Egypt’s El-Sewedy family loses billionaire status as Elsewedy Electric shares tumble
Their 68.1-percent stake in Elsewedy Electric, once valued at $1.29 billion on March 14, has declined to $970.05 million at the time of drafting this report.
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Their 68.1-percent stake in Elsewedy Electric, once valued at $1.29 billion on March 14, has declined to $970.05 million at the time of drafting this report.
Sawiris’ recent surge underscores his significant influence in the Middle East and North Africa and his ascent among the world’s elite billionaires.
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Despite this setback, Mansour remains a prominent figure in the African business scene. Forbes estimates his current net worth at $1.2 billion.
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Mansour highlighted the company’s record-breaking new sales of EGP59.5 billion ($1.92 billion), indicating a growth of 129 percent year-on-year.
This was fueled by a 34-percent uptick in export revenue, comprising 64 percent of the total revenue, along with a 31-percent rise in local sales.
Shareholders can anticipate dividends distributed in two installments of EGP0.109 ($0.00356) each, with pay-out dates scheduled for May 31 and July 31.
Despite the recent $69 million decline in the market value of their stake, the family maintains their position among Egypt’s wealthiest families and leading investors
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According to Billionaires.Africa, the market value of the El-Sewedy family’s share in Elsewedy Electric has gained EGP4.02 billion ($129.96 million) in the last two weeks.
His recent $110-million wealth gain is attributed to the recent performance of his investments, which encompass real estate, teleom, and the mining industry.