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Falcon Holding

Zahid Group investment vehicle that held 49% of Barloworld Newco in the acquisition circular.

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Falcon Holding forms part of the Saudi Arabian Zahid Group. [1]

The acquisition circular recorded Falcon Holding with 49% of Newco. [1]

Entsha held the remaining 51% and the majority voting position. [1]

History

Barloworld later described the minority partner at group level as Zahid Group. [2]

Frequently asked questions

What is Falcon Holding’s role?

It is the Zahid Group vehicle that held 49% of Newco in the offer circular. [1]

Key milestones

  1. The circular disclosed Falcon Holding’s 49% Newco interest. [1]

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Related institutions

  • Entsha — South African investment company holding 51% of the Newco acquisition vehicle for Barloworld.
  • 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. ↩