SIMPLICITY. AGRICULTURE.
INVESTMENT. GROWTH.
Strategy
Agriculture and food supply services form an essential part of economic activity in Southern Africa and as such, the demand for a wide variety of agricultural products is almost permanently assured. At Eridunus, we invest in sustainable food production businesses to help grow the industry and ensure dependable food supply both locally and internationally. We do this by:
Obtaining a majority equity stake in niche private agricultural equities
Outperforming the market every financial year
Selecting farming equities that have proven their profitability over the past decade
Raising capital through our current agricultural division portfolio pipeline
Approach
We employ an extremely conservative approach to making investments, with all underlying investments insured against all reasonable, foreseeable risks, as well as secured through investments in various unit trusts.
Performance
Eridanus has an excellent track record with net dividends per year of 11% - 12.5%, outperforming the market by almost double.
Our portfolio
Grain Division: Various Entities
Ranging from 500-2000 ha dryland grain crops
Ranging from 500-1500 ha irrigation grain crops
Production Capital ranging between 25 million and 75 million
Current Running ROI for Eridanus 20.25%
Cattle Division: Various Entities
Ranging from 2000 - 10000 cattle
Production Capital ranging between 20 million and 90 million
Current Running ROI for Eridanus 21%
Avocado Division: Various Entities
Ranging from 50-110 ha irrigated Avocado Trees
Production Capital ranging between 20 million and 60 million
Current Running ROI for Eridanus 15%, expecting 35%
Moringa Division: Various Entities
Currently testing 5 ha
Production Capital ranging between 10 million and 30 million
Current Running ROI for Eridanus underdevelopment
Our future plans
Eridanus has the opportunity to increase investment in the current investment divisions, through lucrative business relationships that support expansions in the form of new farming entities. These new opportunities enable Eridanus and their business partners to improve the livelihoods of farmers throughout South Africa.
These business partners include, but are not limited to, Farm Rescue Pty Ltd and other venture capital funds.
Together with our business partners, it is our vision to empower current South African farmers, by supporting them financially and legally, and providing advice that enables them to perform to the best of their abilities and to the advantage of investors.
Eridanus
Eridanus is a niche investment company and registered FSP (FSP no. 48947) that provides investment opportunities in the agricultural sector.
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