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Poultry group Astral Foods said its CEO Chris Schutte was injured in a motorcycle accident Saturday and suffered multiple fractures.
The group said it was unclear how long it would take to recover from the accident, which occurred on a dirt road in the remote area of the Greater Karoo while Schutte was on leave. He was then airlifted to a medical facility in George.
The group says it understands the intention is for Schutte to be transported to Johannesburg, after which he will have to undergo operations.
“As in previous cases, Astral’s competent executive management team is in place to handle all relevant operational matters and Daan Ferreira, Astral’s CFO will be the central contact person during Schutte’s absence,” the statement read. group statement.
Schutte tested positive for Covid-19 in July, but has made a full recovery.
In Monday afternoon trading, Astral’s share fell 2.38% to R126.91, having fallen 41% so far in 2020.
