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Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt: EFG Hermes completes advisory on Vaiu's EGX listing
Arab Finance: EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company, concluded advisory on the listing of U Consume Finance (valU) on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) under the ticker valu, according to a press release. The listing was implemented through an innovative in-kind dividend distribution, where EFG Holding distributed 20.488% of Valu's share capital to its shareholders, as of the record date, June 12th, 2025. On its debut, Amazon acquired a 3.95% direct stake in valU for a price per share of EGP 6.041 and the share price witnessed a positive performance, closing at EGP 7.4 per share. EFG Hermes acted as the sole financial advisor for EFG Holding and valU in both the EGX listing and Amazon's stake acquisition. Maged El Ayouti, Co-Head of Investment Banking at EFG Hermes, commented: 'We believe this landmark transaction shall serve as a positive catalyst for the revival of activity on the stock exchange.' © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Tahya Masr
3 days ago
- Business
- Tahya Masr
EFG Hermes Successfully Concludes Advisory on Valu's Landmark EGX Listing
EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), announced today that its investment banking team has successfully concluded advisory on the listing of Valu and its commencement of trading on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), under the ticker valu, yesterday . Valu's listing and trading on the EGX was executed through an innovative in-kind dividend distribution, where EFG Holding distributed 20.488% of Valu's share capital to its shareholders, as of the record date, June 12th, 2025, enabling EFG Holding shareholders to directly participate in the growth of one of Egypt's fastest growing fintech platforms. On its debut, Amazon acquired shares representing a 3.95% direct shareholding in Valu for a price per share of EGP 6.041 and the share price witnessed a remarkably positive performance closing at EGP7.4 per share. EFG Finance Holding (EFG Finance), a subsidiary of EFG Holding, will continue to own 67% of Valu post trading and sale of shares to Amazon. Maged El Ayouti, Co-Head of Investment Banking at EFG Hermes, remarked, 'Valu's successful debut on the Egyptian Exchange coupled with an investment by global technology heavyweight, Amazon, in Valu is a proud and defining milestone for EFG Hermes. As one of the most recognized and trusted household fintech brands in Egypt, Valu has built a loyal customer base and a resilient, scalable platform for sustainable growth. We are confident in Valu's ability to continue delivering exceptional value to customers and shareholders alike and in Valu having a successful journey as a leading listed company on the Egyptian Exchange. We believe this landmark transaction shall serve as a positive catalyst for the revival of activity on the stock exchange.' Valu's successful listing and debut on the EGX marks not only a milestone for Egypt's fintech sector but also a testament to EFG Hermes' leadership in driving innovation and unlocking value in the region's capital markets. As the investment bank behind this landmark transaction, EFG Hermes continues to play a pivotal role in bringing dynamic, high-growth companies like Valu to the public market. Valu's scalable, customer-centric business model and focus on financial inclusion underscore EFG Hermes' commitment to advancing transformative ventures that shape the future of Egypt's financial ecosystem. EFG Hermes acted as the sole financial advisor for EFG Holding and Valu in the listing and the transaction with Amazon.
El Fagr
4 days ago
- Business
- El Fagr
EFG Hermes Successfully Concludes Advisory on Valu's Landmark EGX Listing Innovative in-kind distribution and Amazon investment mark a new chapter in Egypt's capital markets.
EFG Hermes، an EFG Holding company and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)، announced today that its investment banking team has successfully concluded advisory on the listing of Valu and its commencement of trading on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX)، under the ticker valu، yesterday. Valu's listing and trading on the EGX was executed through an innovative in-kind dividend distribution، where EFG Holding distributed 20.488% of Valu's share capital to its shareholders، as of the record date، June 12th، 2025، enabling EFG Holding shareholders to directly participate in the growth of one of Egypt's fastest growing fintech platforms. On its debut، Amazon acquired shares representing a 3.95% direct shareholding in Valu for a price per share of EGP 6.041 and the share price witnessed a remarkably positive performance closing at EGP7.4 per share. EFG Finance Holding (EFG Finance)، a subsidiary of EFG Holding، will continue to own 67% of Valu post trading and sale of shares to Amazon. Maged El Ayouti، Co-Head of Investment Banking at EFG Hermes، remarked، 'Valu's successful debut on the Egyptian Exchange coupled with an investment by global technology heavyweight، Amazon، in Valu is a proud and defining milestone for EFG Hermes. As one of the most recognized and trusted household fintech brands in Egypt، Valu has built a loyal customer base and a resilient، scalable platform for sustainable growth. We are confident in Valu's ability to continue delivering exceptional value to customers and shareholders alike and in Valu having a successful journey as a leading listed company on the Egyptian Exchange. We believe this landmark transaction shall serve as a positive catalyst for the revival of activity on the stock exchange.' Valu's successful listing and debut on the EGX marks not only a milestone for Egypt's fintech sector but also a testament to EFG Hermes' leadership in driving innovation and unlocking value in the region's capital markets. As the investment bank behind this landmark transaction، EFG Hermes continues to play a pivotal role in bringing dynamic، high-growth companies like Valu to the public market. Valu's scalable، customer-centric business model and focus on financial inclusion underscore EFG Hermes' commitment to advancing transformative ventures that shape the future of Egypt's financial ecosystem. EFG Hermes acted as the sole financial advisor for EFG Holding and Valu in the listing and the transaction with Amazon.
Tahya Masr
26-05-2025
- Business
- Tahya Masr
EFG Hermes Concludes Advisory on EFG Corp-Solutions' EGP 2.65 Billion Issuance, Egypt's Largest-Ever Corporate Bond Issuance
EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), announced today the successful conclusion of Egypt's largest corporate bond issuance to date, a bond issuance valued at EGP 2.65 billion for EFG Corp-Solutions, a subsidiary of EFG Finance and one of Egypt's leading leasing and factoring companies. This transaction marks as the fourth bond issuance for EFG Corp-Solutions. The bond was issued with a credit rating of A- by Middle East Ratings and Investor Services (MERIS), with a 13-month tenor. Maged El Ayouti, Co-Head of Investment Banking at EFG Hermes , commented on the issuance, saying, 'We are proud to have successfully advised on Egypt's largest-ever corporate bond issuance. This milestone reflects our commitment to delivering innovative financial solutions and supporting the growth of our clients. By leveraging our extensive network and expertise, we were able to fully cover the issuance through a diverse base of non-bank institutional investors—an achievement that reflects strong market confidence and the strength of the offering, with the issuance being completely covered from non-bank institutional investors. This broad appeal underscores the robust market position of EFG Corp-Solutions and highlights the synergies within EFG Holding.' Talal El Ayat, CEO of EFG Corp-Solutions , shares his enthusiasm, saying, 'This issuance marks a significant achievement for EFG Corp-Solutions and underscores our position as a leader in the leasing and factoring industry. The success of this bond issuance is a testament to the market's trust in our business model and our potential for sustained growth. We are excited about the opportunities this bond will create for our company and our stakeholders, and we look forward to leveraging this momentum to further expand our footprint and deliver exceptional value.' This transaction comes as the latest in a series of debt issuances advised by EFG Hermes in the region. Most recently, EFG Hermes advised on Bedaya's sixth securitization issuance worth EGP 1.64 billion. It also advised Valu on its 14th securitized bond issuance, worth EGP 463.3 million, as well as the fifth securitization for Bedaya, valued at EGP 1.78 billion. The firm also concluded advisory on Sylndr's EGP 300 million working capital facility, in addition to a short-term note valued at EGP 433 million for EFG Corp-Solutions. EFG Hermes acted as the sole financial advisor, transaction manager, book-runner, underwriter, and arranger for the issuance. Commercial International Bank (CIB) acted as the placement and subscription bank. Legal advisory services were provided by Dreny & Partners, while KPMG was appointed as the auditor for the issuance.
El Fagr
26-05-2025
- Business
- El Fagr
EFG Hermes Concludes Advisory on EFG Corp-Solutions' EGP 2.65 Billion Issuance، Egypt's Largest-Ever Corporate Bond Issuance
EFG Hermes، an EFG Holding company and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)، announced today the successful conclusion of Egypt's largest corporate bond issuance to date، a bond issuance valued at EGP 2.65 billion for EFG Corp-Solutions، a subsidiary of EFG Finance and one of Egypt's leading leasing and factoring companies. This transaction marks as the fourth bond issuance for EFG Corp-Solutions. The bond was issued with a credit rating of A- by Middle East Ratings and Investor Services (MERIS)، with a 13-month tenor. Maged El Ayouti، Co-Head of Investment Banking at EFG Hermes ، commented on the issuance، saying، 'We are proud to have successfully advised on Egypt's largest-ever corporate bond issuance. This milestone reflects our commitment to delivering innovative financial solutions and supporting the growth of our clients. By leveraging our extensive network and expertise، we were able to fully cover the issuance through a diverse base of non-bank institutional investors—an achievement that reflects strong market confidence and the strength of the offering، with the issuance being completely covered from non-bank institutional investors. This broad appeal underscores the robust market position of EFG Corp-Solutions and highlights the synergies within EFG Holding.' Talal El Ayat، CEO of EFG Corp-Solutions ، shares his enthusiasm، saying، 'This issuance marks a significant achievement for EFG Corp-Solutions and underscores our position as a leader in the leasing and factoring industry. The success of this bond issuance is a testament to the market's trust in our business model and our potential for sustained growth. We are excited about the opportunities this bond will create for our company and our stakeholders، and we look forward to leveraging this momentum to further expand our footprint and deliver exceptional value.' This transaction comes as the latest in a series of debt issuances advised by EFG Hermes in the region. Most recently، EFG Hermes advised on Bedaya's sixth securitization issuance worth EGP 1.64 billion. It also advised Valu on its 14th securitized bond issuance، worth EGP 463.3 million، as well as the fifth securitization for Bedaya، valued at EGP 1.78 billion. The firm also concluded advisory on Sylndr's EGP 300 million working capital facility، in addition to a short-term note valued at EGP 433 million for EFG Corp-Solutions. EFG Hermes acted as the sole financial advisor، transaction manager، book-runner، underwriter، and arranger for the issuance. Commercial International Bank (CIB) acted as the placement and subscription bank. Legal advisory services were provided by Dreny & Partners، while KPMG was appointed as the auditor for the issuance.
