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Walmart to acquire remaining stake in Massmart

Walmart, already the majority owner of South African retailer Massmart, has signed an agreement to buy the remaining 47% stake it does not own. Walmart has offered $373m (6.4bn rand) for the remaining shares. Walmart first bought its stake in 2010.

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