Egyptian Ghabbour family’s stake in GB Corp rebounds above $350 million
The Ghabbour family’s GB Corp stake rebounds above $350 million as shares rally 17% on the Egyptian Exchange, restoring investor confidence in Egypt’s leading automaker.
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The Ghabbour family’s GB Corp stake rebounds above $350 million as shares rally 17% on the Egyptian Exchange, restoring investor confidence in Egypt’s leading automaker.
GB Corp invests $6 million to produce Hyundai cars in Egypt, boosting its role in the $6.15 billion automotive market.
GB Corp. posted $334.4 million in Q1 revenue, driven by strong auto sales, CKD output, and expanding finance services amid Egypt’s improving economic environment.
The recent rally in GB Corp.’s shares has pushed the Ghabbour family’s stake to nearly $234 million.
The Ghabbour family holds a 63.4 percent controlling stake in GB Corp., equivalent to 688.2 million shares.
This builds on the $56 million the family gained in 2023.
This funding is set to enhance Kredit's role within Egypt's expanding small and medium enterprise (SME) ecosystem.
This milestone marks a critical step in the company's strategic move into the debt capital markets, broadening its range of financial activities as it seeks to diversify.
The Ghabbour family maintains control of GB Corp, with family members holding executive positions on the group’s board.
The Ghabbour family’s stake has lost EGP1.02 billion ($21.54 million) in the last 19 days, pushing the market value of their holdings below the $170-million mark.
The Ghabbour family presently holds a significant 62.9-percent stake in the automaker, equivalent to 682,779,500 ordinary shares.
Despite the recent downturn, the Ghabbour family remains one of the richest investors on the Egyptian stock exchange.
Founded by the late Egyptian auto tycoon Raouf Ghabbour in 1985, GB Corp has emerged as a leading automobile distributor and assembler in the Middle East and North Africa.
The Ghabbour family currently holds a significant 62.9-percent stake in the automaker.
The Ghabbour family holds a 62.9-percent stake in GB Corp, solidifying their position as one of the wealthiest families in Egypt.