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SPAR Group closes sale of South Africa Meridian stake for R181M; expects $22M total from SA & Brazil
SPAR Group, Inc.
- Completed sale of 51% interest in South African JV Meridian for R180.7M (~$10M); 80% received at closing.
- Remaining 20% of purchase price due Dec 31, 2024 or 2025 subject to financial triggers.
- Also licensing SPAR technology and trademarks to Meridian post-sale.
- Combined SA and Brazil divestitures expected to generate ~$22M in cash proceeds (per April 1 press release).
- Prior divestitures of China, Australia, and National Merchandising Services JV complete the simplification plan.