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Entsha

South African investment company holding 51% of the Newco acquisition vehicle for Barloworld.

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Historic Barloworld industrial facility photographed around 1970
A Barloworld facility around 1970, used here as a representative historical image. Photo: Caterpillar · Source

Entsha held 51% of Newco in the acquisition circular. [1]

The circular says it holds a majority of Newco’s voting and economic rights. [1]

Its ownership runs through a trust established for Dominic Sewela and his family. [1]

History

Barloworld described the final consortium as 51% Entsha and 49% Zahid Group. [2]

Frequently asked questions

What does Entsha own?

It holds 51% of the Barloworld acquisition vehicle, according to the offer documents. [1]

Key milestones

  1. The acquisition circular disclosed Entsha’s 51% Newco position. [1]

  2. The consortium completed the Barloworld transaction. [2]

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Related institutions

  • Barloworld — South African industrial processing, distribution and services group that became privately held in January 2026.
  • Zahid Group — Saudi Arabian family business group and 49% consortium partner in the Barloworld acquisition.
  • Barloworld Newco — Special-purpose company used by the Entsha and Zahid consortium to acquire Barloworld.

Sources

  1. Barloworld, Circular to shareholders: Newco offer, 2025-01-29. Original source. Accessed 2026-11-14. ↩
  2. Barloworld, A New Dawn: Entsha-led acquisition marks Barloworld’s next chapter, 2026-01-29. Original source. Accessed 2026-11-14. ↩