Canaf Investments Inc.
Canaf Investments Inc. is a company incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta), Canada, under registration number 206895831, with an incorporation date of 27 March 1996. Its registered head office is at 1100-1111 Melville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, and its current registry status is active.
Canaf Investments Inc. is a diversified investment holding company operating primarily through South African subsidiaries. Its principal business activity is the production of calcined (de-volatised) anthracite and related carbon reductant products through Southern Coal (Pty) Ltd. and, since 31 August 2026, Carbon Reductant Solutions (Pty) Ltd., both held via its wholly owned subsidiary Quantum Screening and Crushing (Pty) Ltd. These operations supply high-carbon reductant material to South African sinter facilities and, following the CRS acquisition, aim to re-establish supply into the domestic ferrochrome smelting market as capacity recovers. Beyond mining-related processing, Canaf Investments Inc. holds interests in South African real estate through Canaf Estate Holdings (Pty) Ltd., agriculture and food production through Canaf Agri (Pty) Ltd., short-term business financing through Canaf Capital (Pty) Ltd., and, since early 2026, a 50 percent owned self-storage joint venture, Urbanhold (Pty) Ltd.
Canaf Investments Inc. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker CAF, with 47,426,195 common shares outstanding as at 20 May 2026 and no options or warrants outstanding. For the three months ended 31 January 2026, the company reported revenue of CAN$6,229,047 and net income attributable to shareholders of CAN$520,120, against CAN$8,411,513 and CAN$676,557 respectively for the comparable prior-year period. Shareholders’ equity stood at CAN$15.92 million as at 31 January 2026, up from CAN$14.76 million at its most recent audited fiscal year end of 31 October 2025.
On 31 August 2026, Quantum Screening and Crushing (Pty) Ltd. completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the issued shares of Carbon Reductant Solutions (Pty) Ltd. for a total of approximately R14.4 million (about CAN$1.25 million), adding production capacity near eMalahleni in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province.
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Shareholders
Shareholders of Canaf Investments Inc.
Canaf Investments Inc. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, and its publicly available shareholder disclosure is limited to holders whose interests trigger regulatory reporting thresholds, together with directors’ and officers’ holdings disclosed in the company’s own Management Information Circular. According to the Management Information Circular dated 20 May 2026, filed on SEDAR+, the only person or company known to the directors and executive officers of Canaf Investments Inc. to beneficially own, or exercise control or direction over, more than 10 percent of the company’s outstanding voting shares is Christopher Robert Way, who held 8,041,898 common shares, representing approximately 16.96 percent of the 47,426,195 shares outstanding on an undiluted basis as at that date. As of the same date, the directors and executive officers of Canaf Investments Inc. as a group beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, or exercised control or direction over, approximately 8,284,898 shares, representing approximately 17.46 percent of the outstanding shares. No other individual or corporate shareholder was disclosed as holding above the 10 percent threshold. The circular does not provide a complete shareholder register, and holdings below the reporting threshold are not disclosed.
Data availability
Shareholder disclosure for Canaf Investments Inc. is best described as major shareholders only: Canadian securities rules require disclosure of holders exercising control over more than 10 percent of voting shares and of insider holdings, but do not require publication of a complete share register. No verified ultimate beneficial owner information beyond the disclosed direct shareholdings was located.
Sources
- Canaf Investments Inc., Management Information Circular dated 20 May 2026, filed on SEDAR+ (https://www.sedarplus.ca/landingpage/), retrieved 15 September 2026.
- Canaf Investments Inc., Stock Information page (https://www.canafinvestments.com/stock-information), retrieved 15 September 2026.
Officers
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Directors and officers of Canaf Investments Inc.
According to the company’s Management Information Circular dated 20 May 2026, filed on SEDAR+, Canaf Investments Inc. has four active directors and no disclosed former officers within the period covered. Christopher Robert Way is Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, resident in Sussex, United Kingdom, and a director since 14 July 2008; he is not considered independent because of his executive role. Rebecca Williams is Director and Chief Financial Officer, resident in Kent, United Kingdom, and a director since 19 July 2018; she is also not considered independent because of her executive role, and her disclosed shareholding of 200,000 shares is held through Scailea Investment Ltd., a corporation she controls. Peter Wassenaar is an independent Director and Chairman, resident in Pretoria, South Africa, and a director since 29 July 2019; he is a practising corporate law attorney and founding director of the law firm KWV Inc. Monita Faris is an independent Director and Corporate Secretary, resident in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada, and a director since 4 December 2020; she provides corporate governance and securities compliance services to public companies. The information is stated as of the 20 May 2026 record date of the circular and reflects the slate of nominees management proposed for re-election at the annual general meeting held on 24 June 2026.
Data availability
Current officer information for Canaf Investments Inc. is available in full for the presently serving board through its SEDAR+-filed Management Information Circular, including roles, appointment dates and jurisdiction of residence. Nationality is not disclosed in any source reviewed for any director or officer; only jurisdiction of residence is stated, and residence should not be read as an indicator of nationality. Historical (resigned or removed) officer records are not published on the company’s website and were not located in the sources reviewed.
Sources
- Canaf Investments Inc., Management Information Circular dated 20 May 2026, filed on SEDAR+ (https://www.sedarplus.ca/landingpage/), retrieved 15 September 2026.
- Canaf Investments Inc., Directors & Officers page (https://www.canafinvestments.com/directors-and-officers), retrieved 15 September 2026.
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Group Structure
Group structure of Canaf Investments Inc.
Based on available official information, Canaf Investments Inc. has no disclosed parent company. It controls a verified group of South African operating entities through two direct subsidiaries. Canaf Investments Inc. owns 100 percent of Quantum Screening and Crushing (Pty) Ltd., which in turn owns 70 percent of Southern Coal (Pty) Ltd. and, following an acquisition completed 31 August 2026, 100 percent of Carbon Reductant Solutions (Pty) Ltd. Separately, Canaf Investments Inc. owns 100 percent of Canaf Investments (Pty) Ltd., a South African holding company that owns 100 percent each of Canaf Estate Holdings (Pty) Ltd., Canaf Agri (Pty) Ltd. and Canaf Capital (Pty) Ltd., and 50 percent of Urbanhold (Pty) Ltd., a joint venture established during the quarter ended 31 January 2026 to develop self-storage facilities in South Africa. All disclosed subsidiaries are incorporated in South Africa; the group’s structure as described here is confirmed as current by the company’s own press release dated 8 September 2026.
Verified corporate relationships
| Entity | Country | Registration number | Relationship | Ownership | Status | Information date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Screening and Crushing (Pty) Ltd. | South Africa | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | 100% | Active | 8 September 2026 |
| Southern Coal (Pty) Ltd. | South Africa | Not disclosed | Indirect subsidiary (via Quantum) | 70% | Active | 8 September 2026 |
| Carbon Reductant Solutions (Pty) Ltd. | South Africa | Not disclosed | Indirect subsidiary (via Quantum) | 100% | Active | 8 September 2026 |
| Canaf Investments (Pty) Ltd. | South Africa | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | 100% | Active | 8 September 2026 |
| Canaf Estate Holdings (Pty) Ltd. | South Africa | Not disclosed | Indirect subsidiary | 100% | Active | 8 September 2026 |
| Canaf Agri (Pty) Ltd. | South Africa | Not disclosed | Indirect subsidiary | 100% | Active | 8 September 2026 |
| Canaf Capital (Pty) Ltd. | South Africa | Not disclosed | Indirect subsidiary | 100% | Active | 8 September 2026 |
| Urbanhold (Pty) Ltd. | South Africa | Not disclosed | Indirect subsidiary (joint venture) | 50% | Active | 8 September 2026 |
Recent structural changes
- Quantum Screening and Crushing (Pty) Ltd. completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the issued shares of Carbon Reductant Solutions (Pty) Ltd. on 31 August 2026 for approximately R14.4 million (about CAN$1.25 million), announced 8 September 2026.
- Canaf Investments (Pty) Ltd. established Urbanhold (Pty) Ltd., a 50/50 joint venture with a South African partner, during the quarter ended 31 January 2026, to develop self-storage facilities in South Africa.
Data availability
Group structure information for Canaf Investments Inc. is partial: subsidiary names, jurisdictions and ownership percentages are disclosed in the company’s own press releases and website, but registration numbers for the South African subsidiaries were not located in the sources reviewed.
Sources
- Canaf Investments Inc., press release "Canaf Expands its Footprint in South Africa’s Reductant Market Through Acquisition of Carbon Reductant Solutions (Pty) Ltd", 8 September 2026 (https://www.canafinvestments.com/_files/ugd/6bfbe9_74e2b1b2762646a6a9d200c42b5217ce.pdf), retrieved 15 September 2026.
- Canaf Investments Inc., Corporation Structure page (https://www.canafinvestments.com/corporation-structure), retrieved 15 September 2026.
- Canaf Investments Inc., press release "Canaf Reports Financial Results for Q1 2026 and Launch of Self-Storage Platform", 30 March 2026, retrieved 15 September 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canaf Investments Inc.?
Canaf Investments Inc. is a Canadian investment holding company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker CAF. It operates through South African subsidiaries engaged in calcined anthracite and carbon reductant production, real estate, agriculture, short-term business financing, and, since 2026, a self-storage joint venture.
Where is Canaf Investments Inc. incorporated?
Canaf Investments Inc. is incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta), Canada, under registration number 206895831, with an incorporation date of 27 March 1996. Its registered head office is at 1100-1111 Melville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia.
What is Canaf Investments Inc.'s stock ticker and exchange?
Canaf Investments Inc. trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol CAF.
What does Canaf Investments Inc.'s subsidiary Southern Coal produce?
Southern Coal (Pty) Ltd., 70 percent owned via Quantum Screening and Crushing (Pty) Ltd., produces calcined (de-volatised) anthracite at a rotary-kiln facility near Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, supplying reductant material to South African sinter facilities.
Has Canaf Investments Inc. made any recent acquisitions?
Yes. On 31 August 2026, its wholly owned subsidiary Quantum Screening and Crushing (Pty) Ltd. completed the acquisition of 100 percent of Carbon Reductant Solutions (Pty) Ltd., a South African carbon reductant producer, for approximately R14.4 million (about CAN$1.25 million).
Who are the current directors of Canaf Investments Inc.?
As at 20 May 2026, the board comprised four directors: Christopher Robert Way (President and CEO), Rebecca Williams (Chief Financial Officer), Peter Wassenaar (independent Chairman), and Monita Faris (independent Corporate Secretary).
Who is the largest disclosed shareholder of Canaf Investments Inc.?
Christopher Robert Way, the company's President and CEO, is the only shareholder disclosed as holding more than 10 percent of voting shares, with 8,041,898 shares (approximately 16.96 percent) as at 20 May 2026.
What is Canaf Investments Inc.'s fiscal year end?
Canaf Investments Inc.'s fiscal year ends 31 October. Its most recent audited financial statements cover the year ended 31 October 2025.
What was Canaf Investments Inc.'s revenue in its most recent reported quarter?
For the three months ended 31 January 2026, Canaf Investments Inc. reported revenue of CAN$6,229,047 and net income attributable to shareholders of CAN$520,120.
Does Canaf Investments Inc. operate outside of coal and mineral processing?
Yes. Through its South African holding subsidiary Canaf Investments (Pty) Ltd., the company also holds interests in real estate (Canaf Estate Holdings), agriculture and food production (Canaf Agri), short-term business financing (Canaf Capital), and a 50 percent owned self-storage joint venture, Urbanhold (Pty) Ltd.
Who audits Canaf Investments Inc.?
WDM Chartered Accountants (Watson Dauphinee & Masuch) of Vancouver, British Columbia, has served as the company's external auditor since 9 June 2009.
How many shares of Canaf Investments Inc. are outstanding?
As at 20 May 2026, Canaf Investments Inc. had 47,426,195 common shares issued and outstanding, with no options or warrants outstanding.