JSE-listed AECI, which is undergoing far-reaching restructuring to re-focus on its core mining and chemicals businesses and reduce debt, reports strong initial interest in the six noncore companies that it plans to dispose of over the coming 18 months for combined proceeds of about R2.5-billion. CEO Holger Riemensperger insists that there will be “no fire sale” and reports that a comprehensive disinvestment roadmap has been finalised for Much Asphalt, Animal Health, Schirm, Sans Fibers, Beverages and Public Water.