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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy | Spinney's Egypt deal and the simple math of value show that ISPH should be trading at EGP15/shareADIB | The simple math of a capital increaseJUFO | Export mix reweighting and positioning for 2026 volume recoveryEKHO | Results call highlights new UK pyrolysis project; operational resilience and capital recycling underscore upside potentialORWE | Maintains 2025 guidance, discusses restructuring and dividends; we remain neutral on 2026 outlook]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's views Strategy | DOMT, OLFI, JUFO and AMIA under the microscope as Arla deal is recalled to lifePHDC | Management confirms Abu Dhabi project to be launched during 1Q26ETEL | Share price is approaching our FV upper end of EGP73/share, what is incorporated and what’s not?]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's views Strategy | Nile Pharma (NIPH) is closing in on Rameda and this may trigger arbitrage opportunitiesISPH | The decline in ISPH stock price yesterday confirms that 3Q25 results are strong.VALU | 9M25 bottom line is consistent with a full year target of EGP750 million ETEL | Share price is approaching our FV upper end of EGP73/share, what is incorporated and what’s not?MFPC | 3Q soft on volumes and  FX, but gas policy shield supports premium  EGCH | Resilient margi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s views</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | Nile Pharma (NIPH) is closing in on Rameda and this may trigger arbitrage opportunities</li><li><b>ISPH </b>| The decline in ISPH stock price yesterday confirms that 3Q25 results are strong.</li><li><b>VALU</b> | 9M25 bottom line is consistent with a full year target of EGP750 million </li><li><b>ETEL </b>| Share price is approaching our FV upper end of EGP73/share, what is incorporated and what’s not?</li><li><b>MFPC</b> | 3Q soft on volumes and  FX, but gas policy shield supports premium  </li><li><b>EGCH</b> | Resilient margins supported by pricing; operational recovery yet to show</li><li><b>EKHO</b> | 3Q25: On track for full-year guidance; 4Q25 poised for stronger finish</li><li><b>LCSW</b> | Economies of scale drive strong 3Q25; weak 4Q25 to derail EGP360m earnings target</li><li><b>ORWE </b>| Improved 3Q25 puts ORWE on track to meet revised 2025e guidance</li></ul>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's views Strategy | TAQA Arabia is a cash-generating utility company that is dressed up as a growth companyTAQA | On track to post a bottom line in excess of EGP1 billion in 2025 but valuation multiples are a bit stretchedETEL 3Q25 | On the verge of a decisive turnaround: 1) 2025 is set to exceed expectations, 2) net debt has fallen below EGP70 billion mark, 3) capex/sales is now below 30%, and 4) Helios Towers has shown in ETEL's towers, maintain BUYFWRY 3Q25 | Profits of EGP839 mill...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In today&apos;s views</p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | TAQA Arabia is a cash-generating utility company that is dressed up as a growth company</li><li><b>TAQA |</b> On track to post a bottom line in excess of EGP1 billion in 2025 but valuation multiples are a bit stretched</li><li><b>ETEL 3Q25 |</b> On the verge of a decisive turnaround: 1) 2025 is set to exceed expectations, 2) net debt has fallen below EGP70 billion mark, 3) capex/sales is now below 30%, and 4) Helios Towers has shown in ETEL&apos;s towers, maintain BUY</li><li><b>FWRY 3Q25 |</b> Profits of EGP839 million (in line) are no longer an ADP story – new business lines are now driving growth, maintain BUY</li><li><b>EFIH 3Q25 | </b>Profits of EGP747 million (in line) successfully closes a chapter in 2025 and puts all eyes on 2026 as EFIH prepares for a new growth story, maintain BUY</li><li><b>ATLC |</b> 9M25 bottom line is consistent with a full year target of EGP267 million after taking 4Q25 securitization gains into account</li><li><b>MBSC |</b> Leads cement rally, but margin gains may not be replicable Leads cement rally, but margin gains may not be replicable</li><li><b>ALCN | </b>Stronger EGP keeps 1Q25/26 results muted; CSAG remains our preferred exposure</li><li><b>ECAP | </b>3Q25 results show solid improvement; Export momentum supports 2026 outlook</li></ul>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's viewsStrategy | The most hated EGX30 constituent is due for a 10% reboundISPH | The company should consider the release of bad news if good news is value destructivePOUL | It is not chicken that investors are after. It is the net cash balanceEgyptian Banks | Imminent rerating of banking stocksSUGR | Sugar import ban to ease inventory pressure, limited price impact expected; maintain Underweight positionRMDA | Low base recovery in 3Q, but FY25 target looks challenging; reiterate Und...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy | COMI is not rallying in a vacuum. It tracks GCC peers EFID | 3Q25 results are strong but valuation is slightly stretched versus peersJUFO | Milking the coreEFIH | Management sets upbeat tone and outlines three strategic pillars: private sector penetration, growing government-related verticals, and offshore expansion]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's views Strategy | GBCO has become the authorized dealer of Li Auto and this may partially offset weakness in Iraq and JordanMACRO | October inflation print is milder than expected and will likely pave the way for a 1-2% December rate cutCSAG | Re-rating underway; scope for further upside versus ALCNEGCH | Resilient margins supported by pricing; operational recovery yet to showORWE | Polypropylene hits 5-year low; multiple tailwinds building for 2026Fertilizers | P-fertilizers spread...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s views</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> <b>|</b> GBCO has become the authorized dealer of Li Auto and this may partially offset weakness in Iraq and Jordan</li><li><b>MACRO</b> <b>|</b> October inflation print is milder than expected and will likely pave the way for a 1-2% December rate cut</li><li><b>CSAG |</b> Re-rating underway; scope for further upside versus ALCN</li><li><b>EGCH |</b> Resilient margins supported by pricing; operational recovery yet to show</li><li><b>ORWE</b> <b>|</b> Polypropylene hits 5-year low; multiple tailwinds building for 2026</li><li><b>Fertilizers |</b> P-fertilizers spread divergence highlights sector rotation potential in 2026</li></ul>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | Three stocks have tied the knot and they will all look at Tabby and MNT-Halan IPOs for clues. ADIB | Growth first, payouts secondETEL | Global cable investments are doubling and red sea tensions eased. Another catalyst joins three game-changers pushing ETEL to EGP85/share over 12 monthsEFIH 3Q25 expectations | Profits of EGP700 million will lock in targets and push share price to EGP21 over 12 months– catalysts are crystal clearMFPC | Weak quarter expected amid gas cuts, but v...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | Three stocks have tied the knot and they will all look at Tabby and MNT-Halan IPOs for clues. </li><li><b>ADIB </b>| Growth first, payouts second</li><li><b>ETEL </b>| Global cable investments are doubling and red sea tensions eased. Another catalyst joins three game-changers pushing ETEL to EGP85/share over 12 months</li><li><b>EFIH 3Q25 expectations</b> | Profits of EGP700 million will lock in targets and push share price to EGP21 over 12 months– catalysts are crystal clear</li><li><b>MFPC</b> | Weak quarter expected amid gas cuts, but valuation premium remains justified</li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | Three stocks have tied the knot and they will all look at Tabby and MNT-Halan IPOs for clues. </li><li><b>ADIB </b>| Growth first, payouts second</li><li><b>ETEL </b>| Global cable investments are doubling and red sea tensions eased. Another catalyst joins three game-changers pushing ETEL to EGP85/share over 12 months</li><li><b>EFIH 3Q25 expectations</b> | Profits of EGP700 million will lock in targets and push share price to EGP21 over 12 months– catalysts are crystal clear</li><li><b>MFPC</b> | Weak quarter expected amid gas cuts, but valuation premium remains justified</li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's views Strategy | October 2025 inflation print will likely keep policy rates unchanged on 20 November 2025 but the likelihood of a December rate cut has increased  ISPH | Market diversification and rate sensitivity drive robust 2026 earnings outlookDSCW | Helwan expansion gaining traction with latest land acquisitionCement Sector | New capacity approvals highlight long-term confidence, short-term price impact remains limited ORAS | MSCI inclusion reinforces ADX re-rating t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s views</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | October 2025 inflation print will likely keep policy rates unchanged on 20 November 2025 but the likelihood of a December rate cut has increased  </li><li><b>ISPH </b>| Market diversification and rate sensitivity drive robust 2026 earnings outlook</li><li><b>DSCW </b>| Helwan expansion gaining traction with latest land acquisition</li><li><b>Cement Sector </b>| New capacity approvals highlight long-term confidence, short-term price impact remains limited </li><li><b>ORAS </b>| MSCI inclusion reinforces ADX re-rating thesis</li></ul>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy | Eyeing three imminent stock-moving corporate actions  ETEL | Chasing its legacy multiples: What could push towards 8-9x and EGP85/share? Lessons from regional peers: P/E vs capex/sales, D/E, and capex/CFEFIH | Four momentums in a week drove 35% of the YTD performance – an exposure worth keeping for 2026CCAP | ERC debt will stand at c.USD800 million by 2Q26; clearing the path for potential dividendsORAS | Completion of ADGM re-domiciling reinforces...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | Eyeing three imminent stock-moving corporate actions  </li><li><b>ETEL</b> | Chasing its legacy multiples: What could push towards 8-9x and EGP85/share? Lessons from regional peers: P/E vs capex/sales, D/E, and capex/CF</li><li><b>EFIH </b>| Four momentums in a week drove 35% of the YTD performance – an exposure worth keeping for 2026</li><li><b>CCAP </b>| ERC debt will stand at c.USD800 million by 2Q26; clearing the path for potential dividends</li><li><b>ORAS </b>| Completion of ADGM re-domiciling reinforces strategic shift after ADX listing</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | Eyeing three imminent stock-moving corporate actions  </li><li><b>ETEL</b> | Chasing its legacy multiples: What could push towards 8-9x and EGP85/share? Lessons from regional peers: P/E vs capex/sales, D/E, and capex/CF</li><li><b>EFIH </b>| Four momentums in a week drove 35% of the YTD performance – an exposure worth keeping for 2026</li><li><b>CCAP </b>| ERC debt will stand at c.USD800 million by 2Q26; clearing the path for potential dividends</li><li><b>ORAS </b>| Completion of ADGM re-domiciling reinforces strategic shift after ADX listing</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's views Strategy | POUL will likely hit the EGP30/share mark on parent chick prices in 3Q25, feed prices in 4Q25 and potentially exceptional dividends in 1Q26. COMI | Strong performance driven by reversed provisions paves the way for higher dividend payoutEFIH | Surge in 1QFY25/26 tax revenue continues to support EFIH rerating storyOLFI | OLFI is on track to deliver a full year net profit of EGP0.9 - 1.0 billion and we continue to expect a 30% rally in the stock price before mid...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s views</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | POUL will likely hit the EGP30/share mark on parent chick prices in 3Q25, feed prices in 4Q25 and potentially exceptional dividends in 1Q26. </li><li><b>COMI |</b> Strong performance driven by reversed provisions paves the way for higher dividend payout</li><li><b>EFIH |</b> Surge in 1QFY25/26 tax revenue continues to support EFIH rerating story</li><li><b>OLFI |</b> OLFI is on track to deliver a full year net profit of EGP0.9 - 1.0 billion and we continue to expect a 30% rally in the stock price before mid 2026</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s views</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | POUL will likely hit the EGP30/share mark on parent chick prices in 3Q25, feed prices in 4Q25 and potentially exceptional dividends in 1Q26. </li><li><b>COMI |</b> Strong performance driven by reversed provisions paves the way for higher dividend payout</li><li><b>EFIH |</b> Surge in 1QFY25/26 tax revenue continues to support EFIH rerating story</li><li><b>OLFI |</b> OLFI is on track to deliver a full year net profit of EGP0.9 - 1.0 billion and we continue to expect a 30% rally in the stock price before mid 2026</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's views Strategy | PHDC should launch Abu Dhabi project if recent underperformance is to be reversedEKHO | Capital recycling strategy commences as deal finalizedRMDA | Earnings miss likely in 2025; valuation leaves little room for upside]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s views</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | PHDC should launch Abu Dhabi project if recent underperformance is to be reversed</li><li><b>EKHO |</b> Capital recycling strategy commences as deal finalized</li><li><b>RMDA |</b> Earnings miss likely in 2025; valuation leaves little room for upside</li></ul>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | KSA-based Tabby recent secondary share sale casts in stone GBCO status as 2026 top pickFWRY | A high-conviction exposure to signals of renewed foreign flows in EGXVALU | A top pick leveraging consumer segment exposureMTIE | MTIE’s Edge/Basata agreement| Our view: replicating FWRY’s MSME model could unlock hidden value in Basata MicrofinanceTMGH | GEM’s opening raises Cairo and Giza hotels’ occupancy to 100% and room rates by 400%DSCW | Egypt’s textile exports up 24% during 9M25; DS...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | KSA-based Tabby recent secondary share sale casts in stone GBCO status as 2026 top pick</li><li><b>FWRY</b> | A high-conviction exposure to signals of renewed foreign flows in EGX</li><li><b>VALU </b>| A top pick leveraging consumer segment exposure</li><li><b>MTIE </b>| MTIE’s Edge/Basata agreement| Our view: replicating FWRY’s MSME model could unlock hidden value in Basata Microfinance</li><li><b>TMGH </b>| GEM’s opening raises Cairo and Giza hotels’ occupancy to 100% and room rates by 400%</li><li><b>DSCW </b>| Egypt’s textile exports up 24% during 9M25; DSCW maintains strong export momentum</li><li><b>ORWE </b>| Management lowers 2025 guidance amid softer 2H recovery</li><li><b>CCAP </b>| ERC margin contraction and Dina Farms losses drive consolidated net loss</li><li><b>EFIC </b>| Standalone revenue up 21%, but sulfur costs hit profits</li><li><b>ABUK </b>| Solid margins sustain earnings; 2H guidance points to recovery</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | KSA-based Tabby recent secondary share sale casts in stone GBCO status as 2026 top pick</li><li><b>FWRY</b> | A high-conviction exposure to signals of renewed foreign flows in EGX</li><li><b>VALU </b>| A top pick leveraging consumer segment exposure</li><li><b>MTIE </b>| MTIE’s Edge/Basata agreement| Our view: replicating FWRY’s MSME model could unlock hidden value in Basata Microfinance</li><li><b>TMGH </b>| GEM’s opening raises Cairo and Giza hotels’ occupancy to 100% and room rates by 400%</li><li><b>DSCW </b>| Egypt’s textile exports up 24% during 9M25; DSCW maintains strong export momentum</li><li><b>ORWE </b>| Management lowers 2025 guidance amid softer 2H recovery</li><li><b>CCAP </b>| ERC margin contraction and Dina Farms losses drive consolidated net loss</li><li><b>EFIC </b>| Standalone revenue up 21%, but sulfur costs hit profits</li><li><b>ABUK </b>| Solid margins sustain earnings; 2H guidance points to recovery</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy | AMIA is on a tear and ATLC will likely catch up before end of 1Q26CIEB| Despite sluggish performance, stock offers 15% dividend yieldAMOC | Revenue grows, but margins contract in 1QFY25/26MBSC | 3Q25 volumes modestly rebound; 2025e net profit of EGP2 billion hinges on 4Q25 performanceOLFI | Management reaffirms growth plans; BUY rating maintained]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | AMIA is on a tear and ATLC will likely catch up before end of 1Q26</li><li><b>CIEB| </b>Despite sluggish performance, stock offers 15% dividend yield</li><li><b>AMOC</b> | Revenue grows, but margins contract in 1QFY25/26</li><li><b>MBSC | </b>3Q25 volumes modestly rebound; 2025e net profit of EGP2 billion hinges on 4Q25 performance</li><li><b>OLFI | </b>Management reaffirms growth plans; BUY rating maintained</li></ul>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy | An easy-to-use valuation metric shows that ORAS path to the EGP600/share level is fairly smoothBTFH | CBE penalty on FAB-MISR can pull BTFH stock down by 10% at leastAMOC | MIDOR deal aims to mitigate domestic pricing pressureSUGR | Weak quarter amid oversupply; limited catalysts aheadJUFO | 3Q25 steady; 4Q to lead earnings recovery as repricing flows through]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | An easy-to-use valuation metric shows that ORAS path to the EGP600/share level is fairly smooth</li><li><b>BTFH</b> | CBE penalty on FAB-MISR can pull BTFH stock down by 10% at least</li><li><b>AMOC </b>| MIDOR deal aims to mitigate domestic pricing pressure</li><li><b>SUGR</b> | Weak quarter amid oversupply; limited catalysts ahead</li><li><b>JUFO |</b> 3Q25 steady; 4Q to lead earnings recovery as repricing flows through</li></ul>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's views Strategy | Exposure to New Cairo office space puts ACTF and BONY on the radar screen until year-endEGAL | 1Q25/26 results miss estimates on margin squeeze despite resilient pricing backdropAMOC, CCAP | Refining margins get a boost as Diesel-HSFO spread widens]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s views</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | Exposure to New Cairo office space puts ACTF and BONY on the radar screen until year-end</li><li><b>EGAL |</b> 1Q25/26 results miss estimates on margin squeeze despite resilient pricing backdrop</li><li><b>AMOC, CCAP |</b> Refining margins get a boost as Diesel-HSFO spread widens</li></ul>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's views Strategy | Exports push ISMQ stock price to a record high and US-China deal may sustain the momentum in 2026EFIH | GEM’s opening and Egypt’s tourism-fiscal themes can’t be ignored — we add EFIH to our high-conviction listISPH | 3Q25 expectations: steady progress toward a breakout year in 2026OLFI | 3Q25 expectations, resilient quarter, catalyst ahead]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s views</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | Exports push ISMQ stock price to a record high and US-China deal may sustain the momentum in 2026</li><li><b>EFIH </b>| GEM’s opening and Egypt’s tourism-fiscal themes can’t be ignored — we add EFIH to our high-conviction list</li><li><b>ISPH</b> | 3Q25 expectations: steady progress toward a breakout year in 2026</li><li><b>OLFI</b> | 3Q25 expectations, resilient quarter, catalyst ahead</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s views</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | Exports push ISMQ stock price to a record high and US-China deal may sustain the momentum in 2026</li><li><b>EFIH </b>| GEM’s opening and Egypt’s tourism-fiscal themes can’t be ignored — we add EFIH to our high-conviction list</li><li><b>ISPH</b> | 3Q25 expectations: steady progress toward a breakout year in 2026</li><li><b>OLFI</b> | 3Q25 expectations, resilient quarter, catalyst ahead</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | ISMQ is a potential exposure to China recovery but no verdict until we meet with managementSAUD | Leveraging NBFI growth and strong fundamentals EGCH | Land sale further signals clear focus on deleveragingDSCW | Textile relocation wave positions DSCW as a key beneficiary in 2026  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | ISMQ is a potential exposure to China recovery but no verdict until we meet with management</li><li><b>SAUD</b> | Leveraging NBFI growth and strong fundamentals </li><li><b>EGCH</b> | Land sale further signals clear focus on deleveraging</li><li><b>DSCW</b> | Textile relocation wave positions DSCW as a key beneficiary in 2026</li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | ISMQ is a potential exposure to China recovery but no verdict until we meet with management</li><li><b>SAUD</b> | Leveraging NBFI growth and strong fundamentals </li><li><b>EGCH</b> | Land sale further signals clear focus on deleveraging</li><li><b>DSCW</b> | Textile relocation wave positions DSCW as a key beneficiary in 2026</li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | We are buyers of every dip in Memphis PharmaWe are buyers of every dip in Memphis PharmaRAYA/RACC | RAYA/RACC acquisition is now most likely to go through at RAYA’s revised price of EGP9.0/share, exactly at the midpoint of our previously communicated price rangePHAR | EIPICO III delay extends visibility gap, rotation toward MPCI and RMDAAMOC | Shareholder rotation reflects profitability headwindsEGAL | Riding the aluminum wave  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | We are buyers of every dip in Memphis PharmaWe are buyers of every dip in Memphis Pharma</li><li><b>RAYA/RACC |</b> RAYA/RACC acquisition is now most likely to go through at RAYA’s revised price of EGP9.0/share, exactly at the midpoint of our previously communicated price range</li><li><b>PHAR |</b> EIPICO III delay extends visibility gap, rotation toward MPCI and RMDA</li><li><b>AMOC |</b> Shareholder rotation reflects profitability headwinds</li><li><b>EGAL |</b> Riding the aluminum wave</li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | We are buyers of every dip in Memphis PharmaWe are buyers of every dip in Memphis Pharma</li><li><b>RAYA/RACC |</b> RAYA/RACC acquisition is now most likely to go through at RAYA’s revised price of EGP9.0/share, exactly at the midpoint of our previously communicated price range</li><li><b>PHAR |</b> EIPICO III delay extends visibility gap, rotation toward MPCI and RMDA</li><li><b>AMOC |</b> Shareholder rotation reflects profitability headwinds</li><li><b>EGAL |</b> Riding the aluminum wave</li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy | IRON share price reflects a 50:50 chance of monetizing 8 million sqm of land within the coming 12 monthsDSCW | Appoints IFA to value Helwan land ahead of expansion plan]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | IRON share price reflects a 50:50 chance of monetizing 8 million sqm of land within the coming 12 months</li><li><b>DSCW</b> | Appoints IFA to value Helwan land ahead of expansion plan</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | IRON share price reflects a 50:50 chance of monetizing 8 million sqm of land within the coming 12 months</li><li><b>DSCW</b> | Appoints IFA to value Helwan land ahead of expansion plan</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy | RACC will like trade within EGP8.5 to EGP9.5/share until RAYA announces the next moveDSCW | Textile modernization and FDI inflows bolster DSCW’s strategic positioning should overshadow the stock's illiquidity discountP-fertilizers | Foreign capital reinforces Egypt’s strategic role in phosphate fertilizersPharma | MPCI leads Egypt’s pharma rally with further upside potentialMCQE | 3Q25 cement sales figures confirm MCQE as our top pick]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | RACC will like trade within EGP8.5 to EGP9.5/share until RAYA announces the next move</li><li><b>DSCW |</b> Textile modernization and FDI inflows bolster DSCW’s strategic positioning should overshadow the stock&apos;s illiquidity discount</li><li><b>P-fertilizers |</b> Foreign capital reinforces Egypt’s strategic role in phosphate fertilizers</li><li><b>Pharma |</b> MPCI leads Egypt’s pharma rally with further upside potential</li><li><b>MCQE |</b> 3Q25 cement sales figures confirm MCQE as our top pick</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | RACC will like trade within EGP8.5 to EGP9.5/share until RAYA announces the next move</li><li><b>DSCW |</b> Textile modernization and FDI inflows bolster DSCW’s strategic positioning should overshadow the stock&apos;s illiquidity discount</li><li><b>P-fertilizers |</b> Foreign capital reinforces Egypt’s strategic role in phosphate fertilizers</li><li><b>Pharma |</b> MPCI leads Egypt’s pharma rally with further upside potential</li><li><b>MCQE |</b> 3Q25 cement sales figures confirm MCQE as our top pick</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Technical Analysis 21 October 2025</title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's views Strategy | EGP17.5/l diesel sends an all-clear signal to MPC beyond 2025 ETRS | We are bullish on Egytrans/NOSCO mergerWe are bullish on Egytrans/NOSCO merger]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In today&apos;s views</p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | EGP17.5/l diesel sends an all-clear signal to MPC beyond 2025 </li><li><b>ETRS |</b> We are bullish on Egytrans/NOSCO mergerWe are bullish on Egytrans/NOSCO merger</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today&apos;s views</p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | EGP17.5/l diesel sends an all-clear signal to MPC beyond 2025 </li><li><b>ETRS |</b> We are bullish on Egytrans/NOSCO mergerWe are bullish on Egytrans/NOSCO merger</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | Four deleveraging stories that will likely outperform in 2026 Macro/CSAG | USD/EGP at 45 and CSAG above its 52W high by early 2026 if Suez Canal traffic returns to normalLCSW | Turning windfall gains into momentumSKPC | 3Q25 results signal modest operating recoveryEGBE, SAUD | set for their turn amid the rerating wave of banking stocks  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | Four deleveraging stories that will likely outperform in 2026 </li><li><b>Macro/CSAG |</b> USD/EGP at 45 and CSAG above its 52W high by early 2026 if Suez Canal traffic returns to normal</li><li><b>LCSW |</b> Turning windfall gains into momentum</li><li><b>SKPC | </b>3Q25 results signal modest operating recovery</li><li><b>EGBE, SAUD | </b>set for their turn amid the rerating wave of banking stocks</li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | PHDC stock will likely re-rate to EGP10/share before end March 2026 ETEL | Tower monetization catalyst positions ETEL for the next leg upORHD (coastal), TMGH (inland), and EFIH (infrastructure) | EGX’s clearest bets on tourism tailwinds]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's views Strategy | Using replacement cost as a valuation metric flags ABUK, MCQE, BONY and AMIA as outliers ORAS | A rare case of low risk/high returnCement Sector | New licenses signal long-term confidence, but short-term price impact remains limited]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's views Strategy | ELEC is an illiquid stock but one that you cannot afford to miss at this stage of the cycle and at current valuations BONY | Portfolio skewed towards tier-1 office space to narrow NAV discountJUFO | Bearish on concentrates, bullish on JUFOEKHO | Executing on capital recycling strategy ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In today&apos;s views</p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | ELEC is an illiquid stock but one that you cannot afford to miss at this stage of the cycle and at current valuations </li><li><b>BONY </b>| Portfolio skewed towards tier-1 office space to narrow NAV discount</li><li><b>JUFO </b>| Bearish on concentrates, bullish on JUFO</li><li><b>EKHO </b>| Executing on capital recycling strategy </li></ul>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy | CSAG and CCAP (post issuance of new shares) are our most favored direct exposures to a likely reopening of the Strait of Bab El MandabCement Sector | Gaza ceasefire and new incentives reshape supply-demand outlookF&amp;B | Sector rotation time for F&amp;B players; Overweight]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | CSAG and CCAP (post issuance of new shares) are our most favored direct exposures to a likely reopening of the Strait of Bab El Mandab</li><li><b>Cement Sector </b>| Gaza ceasefire and new incentives reshape supply-demand outlook</li><li><b>F&amp;B </b>| Sector rotation time for F&amp;B players; Overweight</li></ul>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| A simple methodology to assess whether CCAP is cheap or not QNBE| Solid fundamentals and potential for increased payouts should overshadow the stock's illiquidity discount GBCO| 4Q25 securitization gains ignite GBCO’s growth trajectory  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views:Strategy | Alumina - aluminum spread soars to USD2,400/ton to form a perfect start to EGAL fiscal yearCement Sector | Local sales record strongest rally in over a decade  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | Alumina - aluminum spread soars to USD2,400/ton to form a perfect start to EGAL fiscal year</li><li><b>Cement Sector</b> | Local sales record strongest rally in over a decade</li></ul></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's views Strategy | OPEC+ is seemingly pulling Brent below USD60/bbl and EGP assets are standing out as outright winners SAUD’s MTO on ATLC | Synergy-driven value creation at the doors, with AMIA as a key beneficiary    ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In today&apos;s views</p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | OPEC+ is seemingly pulling Brent below USD60/bbl and EGP assets are standing out as outright winners </li><li><b>SAUD’s MTO on ATLC </b>| Synergy-driven value creation at the doors, with AMIA as a key beneficiary    </li></ul>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | The pricing of listed F&amp;B companies in Egypt reveals POU, feta plays and JUFO should outperform until mid 2026.EFIC | Strategic JV with state miners reinforces long-term growth and sector recoveryISPH | Poised to surpass management guidance; Overweight   ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's views Strategy | ORAS stuck around the AED35/share mark and this price level is far from randomMACRO | Absence of major inflation shocks during September and an unusually high real rate provide ample room for another 1-2% rate cut todayEFID | MCAP rose by EGP6 billion during a single month to EGP28 billion. Even a GCC listing does not justify this valuationBONY | The story behind the numbers: from CFO to FCFE]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy | ISPH crosses the EGP11/share mark as investors eye three near-term catalystsFertilizer Sector | P-fertilizers lead, N-fertilizers catch up: Policy shifts and cyclical upside ahead]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | CSAG may retest its 52W high of EGP36/share if Gaza peace plan is executed as planned. AMIA | Clean, clear and cheap ETEL| Trading at 52W high; hold your positions for a structural reboundBONY| Management’s reassuring tone should build confidence, yet unlocking full value could be contingent on one of three catalystsBuilding Materials | Gaza reconstruction to ignite multi-material demand  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's views Strategy | At EGP3.7/share, BONY is worth a second look.CIEB | A room for a 50% gain just to close an obvious dividend arbitrageCOMI | Bonus shares and payout talks to boost price performanceAMOC | Reliable high yield with cyclical margin catalyst aheadCSAG | Dividend yield strong, valuation anomaly persists]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy | OPEC+ output hikes will likely support CCAP rally in 2026ORAS | OCI merger economics hinge on cash versus swap ratioABUK | EGP6/share dividend cements top-pick status amid sector re-rating]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | Three reasons why time is ripe to stretch COMI OW position to its maxF&amp;B | Stocks rally on DOMT-Arla deal hopesTAQA | Ambitious expansion drive across power, water, and gasMBSC | Treasury share cancellation signals management conviction]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | ABUK versus ALCN. Which one will likely outperform until year-end? ABUK, MFPC, EGCH, EKHO | Direct subsidy and lower quota unlock pricing upside; ABUK remains top piEFIH | Overweight a direct exposure to key 2H25 and 2026 themesMTIE| How much is MTIE’s Basata ePayments at a 25% discount to FWRY?  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | ABUK versus ALCN. Which one will likely outperform until year-end? </li><li><b>ABUK, MFPC, EGCH, EKHO | </b>Direct subsidy and lower quota unlock pricing upside; ABUK remains top pi</li><li><b>EFIH |</b> Overweight a direct exposure to key 2H25 and 2026 themes</li><li><b>MTIE| </b>How much is MTIE’s Basata ePayments at a 25% discount to FWRY?</li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy | The second stage of CCAP capital increase ends today and the wait-and-see game has just startedPharma Distribution | Webinar takeaways from Pharma OverseasETRS | NOSCO merger implies deeper value unlock]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | The second stage of CCAP capital increase ends today and the wait-and-see game has just started</li><li><b>Pharma Distribution</b> | Webinar takeaways from Pharma Overseas</li><li><b>ETRS </b>| NOSCO merger implies deeper value unlock</li></ul>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | DSCW is back to where it was almost 3 months ago and it is an unjustified pullbackORAS | Merge with OCI could set stage for Sawiris asset rotationDSCW, ORWE | Rebate rollout begins, earnings support visible in 2H25  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | Fed rate outlook raises odds of 2-3% cumulative rate cuts in Egypt until end 2025EKHO | Sprea Misr factory visit highlights integration and scale DSCW | Site visit highlights Helwan progress and 3Q tailwinds  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's views Strategy | Aluminum prices are surging on a global supply squeeze and EGAL remains an obvious winnerMFPC | Management reaffirms operational stability and dividend-focused policyVALU | VALU signals opportunity amid market volatility]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | OLFI will likely enjoy another tailwind in addition to a long list of tailwinds in 2026DOMT | Spin-off sets stage for Arla to acquire DOMT; sector rerating to followMarket Intelligence | Alameda deal affirms CLHO undervaluation  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| CCAP is likely approaching its medium-term bottom.ABUK, MFPC, EGCH, EKHO| Urea price correction reflects supply normalizationEGAL| Provisions weigh on 4Q earnings, 5.2% dividend yield proposed  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | Longterm investors cannot afford to be UW JUFO and OLFINIPH | Small cap with potential large growth aheadORAS | ADX listing supports rerating; Egypt pricing gap likely to narrowORWE | Discounts and rebates set to support 2H25 earningsAMIC | Diversified portfolio, strong cash flows with growth optionality ETRS | NOSCO merger expands fleet, multiples set to compress   ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Views:  Strategy | September inflation rate may dip to c. 10% and the likelihood of 2-3% cumulative rate cuts until year-end is now close to 90%MTIE| No Basata Abu Dahbi transaction in 2025; investments remain a 2026 storyFERC | Strong debut, hits limit up as expectedMCRO | Capital increase to fuel growth and deleveragingISPH | Dividend signals expanding free cash flow; reiterate BUYGBCO | Our high-conviction call: entry point too attractive to miss]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's views Strategy | EFID versus ADIB. A valuation anomaly that deserves attentionMACRO | August inflation print is perfectly in line with expectations, maintaining our bias towards further easing till year-endOLFI | More than just another feta company  FERC | Trading opens at IFA FV of EGP45.6/share, but pre session bids are pushing the stock towards our FV estimate of EGP72/shareEFIC | Initiation of coverage: EFIC for value, ICFC for arbitrage]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In today&apos;s views</p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | EFID versus ADIB. A valuation anomaly that deserves attention</li><li><b>MACRO | </b>August inflation print is perfectly in line with expectations, maintaining our bias towards further easing till year-end</li><li><b>OLFI | </b>More than just another feta company<br/> <b>FERC | </b>Trading opens at IFA FV of EGP45.6/share, but pre session bids are pushing the stock towards our FV estimate of EGP72/share</li><li><b>EFIC |</b> Initiation of coverage: EFIC for value, ICFC for arbitrage</li></ul>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy | OIH stock is on fire and it is not another "pump and dump" trade. It is a quasi SPACCPME| Insights from Our Roundtable with CPMEEGCH | OGM to discuss potential sale of ABUK stakeORAS | Modon’s Ras El Hekma tender, an opportunity for Egyptian contractors ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | Short carbs, long proteinETEL | Helios Investments binding offer to acquire a majority stake in RDH confirms deleveraging path and reinforces our positive outlook going forwardSKPC | Price cut to hit margin, yet higher volumes may offset  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | What are corporate CEOs doing to trigger the next leg up? EGAL | MoU with Alba marks step toward vertical integration and margin stability   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy |</b> What are corporate CEOs doing to trigger the next leg up? </li><li><b>EGAL</b> | MoU with Alba marks step toward vertical integration and margin stability </li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy | Alert to unsuspecting retail investors: Do not buy into the small cap frenzyETEL’s inflection year | Peak capex behind and deleveraging ahead; position for a structural rebound in FCFABUK | Valuation dislocation versus peers and replacement economicsPHDC | Does PHDC generate positive operating cash flows?ISPH | Distributor model best positioned amid pharma price reform++6322  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy |</b> Alert to unsuspecting retail investors: Do not buy into the small cap frenzy</li><li><b>ETEL’s inflection year | </b>Peak capex behind and deleveraging ahead; position for a structural rebound in FCF</li><li><b>ABUK |</b> Valuation dislocation versus peers and replacement economics</li><li><b>PHDC | </b>Does PHDC generate positive operating cash flows?</li><li><b>ISPH | </b>Distributor model best positioned amid pharma price reform++6322</li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Technical Analysis 3 September 2025</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Views:  Strategy | Another "pump and dump" trade is sweeping "flour milling firms" and another crash is imminent.DSCW | Volumes ramping up, margin recovery in sightCLHO | Delivering growth; accumulate the stock]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Technical Analysis 2 September 2025</title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's views Strategy | A burst of the "land reclamation bubble" should not impact fundamentally-solid stocksPOUL | Broiler prices remain low for the second months in a row but that does not alter our positive view on POULMCRO | Early turnaround signs, waiting for 3Q catalystISPH | UPA dues unlock FCF; Overweight your positionsABUK | 10% dividend yield on resilient FY24/25]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In today&apos;s views</p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | A burst of the &quot;land reclamation bubble&quot; should not impact fundamentally-solid stocks</li><li><b>POUL </b>| Broiler prices remain low for the second months in a row but that does not alter our positive view on POUL</li><li><b>MCRO</b> | Early turnaround signs, waiting for 3Q catalyst</li><li><b>ISPH </b>| UPA dues unlock FCF; Overweight your positions</li><li><b>ABUK</b> | 10% dividend yield on resilient FY24/25</li></ul>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | Five inflation prints and three MPC meetings left until end of 2025. What to expect? ELEC | 2Q25 weak as expected; growth projects and lower rates underpin outlookABUK | Sector catalyst: potential shift to cash subsidiesBMIC | El Ashry raises offer, valuation in line with peers  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy |</b> Five inflation prints and three MPC meetings left until end of 2025. What to expect? </li><li><b>ELEC | </b>2Q25 weak as expected; growth projects and lower rates underpin outlook</li><li><b>ABUK </b>| Sector catalyst: potential shift to cash subsidies</li><li><b>BMIC </b>| El Ashry raises offer, valuation in line with peers</li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's viewsStrategy | TALM may be amongst the top performers within defensives over the coming 16 monthsEGCH | FY24/25 results: strong core performance, but valuation stretchedMCRO | Recovery story with strategic optionality   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>In today&apos;s views<ul><li><b>Strategy |</b> TALM may be amongst the top performers within defensives over the coming 16 months</li><li><b>EGCH</b> | FY24/25 results: strong core performance, but valuation stretched</li><li><b>MCRO </b>| Recovery story with strategic optionality </li></ul></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | Five market moving events will likely drive the index towards the 40k mark by end 2025/early 2026ORAS | Another solid quarter, backlog growth supports outlookEFIC | 1H25 results show significant margin pressure, 3Q25 outlook remains challengingCSAG | FY24/25 results resilient; discount to ALCN offers upside opportunity; DCCC revaluation adds further upsideACRO | Voluntary delisting: exit price screens modest versus fundamentalsEKHO | Delta insurance exit gains ECA approval, unlocki...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy |</b> Five market moving events will likely drive the index towards the 40k mark by end 2025/early 2026</li><li><b>ORAS</b> | Another solid quarter, backlog growth supports outlook</li><li><b>EFIC | </b>1H25 results show significant margin pressure, 3Q25 outlook remains challenging</li><li><b>CSAG | </b>FY24/25 results resilient; discount to ALCN offers upside opportunity; DCCC revaluation adds further upside</li><li><b>ACRO |</b> Voluntary delisting: exit price screens modest versus fundamentals</li><li><b>EKHO | </b>Delta insurance exit gains ECA approval, unlocking c. EGP2.5 billion</li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Views:  Strategy| PHDC to join the list of winners if the CBE opts for a 2% plus rate cut on 28 August.ISPH | Arrears inflow to ease working capital; reiterate top pick]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Views: </b></p><ul><li>Strategy| PHDC to join the list of winners if the CBE opts for a 2% plus rate cut on 28 August.</li><li>ISPH | Arrears inflow to ease working capital; reiterate top pick</li></ul>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy | KPIs show that EGAL 4Q NPM compression was driven by a one-off expense/loss.  NBFI’s | Clear structural winners as Egypt eases monetary policyMTIE | Positive developments reaffirm our FV of EGP12.4/share by end-2025; Tata’s manufacturing plans to shape the story thereafterDSCW | Volumes drive 2Q25 growth, margins temporarily capped by expansion; but growth outlook intact]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | A strong EUR triggers aluminum price rally - reiterate long EGAL positionHealthcare &amp; pharma | Beneficiaries of a potential policy rate cutCICH | Earnings momentum builds; Market mispricing persists  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | A strong EUR triggers aluminum price rally - reiterate long EGAL positionHealthcare &amp; pharma | Beneficiaries of a potential policy rate cutCICH | Earnings momentum builds; Market mispricing persists  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| Post call with management and our analysis, ACTF should be held by retail investors seeking access to active managementEgypt fertilizers| Strong 2H25 tailwinds from urea rally and stable gas supply; ABUK best positionedEKHO| Deciphering a peculiarly priced instrument and how to play it  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| AMIA is up 6% on higher than usual turnover and there is room for another rally if ATLC catches up Cement Sector| Elevated prices drive significant upside in scenario analysisFWRY management call| Revenue diversification and a strategic roadmap reinforce confidence; build positions for 2026 allocation   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy| </b>AMIA is up 6% on higher than usual turnover and there is room for another rally if ATLC catches up </li><li><b>Cement Sector|</b> Elevated prices drive significant upside in scenario analysis</li><li><b>FWRY management call| </b>Revenue diversification and a strategic roadmap reinforce confidence; build positions for 2026 allocation </li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy | CIEB is mispriced and the magnitude of mispricing will be corrected when the greenshoots of loan growth emerge. JUFO | Earnings call highlights, gradually build positionsALCN | Stable operations with normalized profitabilityEKHO | From earnings call to strategy: Near-term challenges, medium-term drivers  AMOC | Proposed dividend implies double-digit yield; stronger refining margins support near-term outlook]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | CIEB is mispriced and the magnitude of mispricing will be corrected when the greenshoots of loan growth emerge. </li><li><b>JUFO | </b>Earnings call highlights, gradually build positions</li><li><b>ALCN | </b>Stable operations with normalized profitability</li><li><b>EKHO | </b>From earnings call to strategy: Near-term challenges, medium-term drivers<br/> <b>AMOC | </b>Proposed dividend implies double-digit yield; stronger refining margins support near-term outlook</li></ul>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy | A quick thought on ETEL post the impressive August to date rally. Our telecoms/fintech team will publish a full valuation update on ETEL soon. EKHO| 1H25 results: Strong earnings recovery, AlexFert driving outperformance;, 2H looks promisingARCC | Strong 2Q25 results; outlook balanced by emerging risksMBSC | 2Q25 Volumes weigh on results, 1H25 still on track]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li>Strategy | A quick thought on ETEL post the impressive August to date rally. Our telecoms/fintech team will publish a full valuation update on ETEL soon. </li><li>EKHO| 1H25 results: Strong earnings recovery, AlexFert driving outperformance;, 2H looks promising</li><li>ARCC | Strong 2Q25 results; outlook balanced by emerging risks</li><li>MBSC | 2Q25 Volumes weigh on results, 1H25 still on track</li></ul>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Views:  Strategy | August urban CPI inflation rate will likely dip to 11-12% so we raise the probability of a 3% rate cut to 50% and name the list winners. PHDC | The market has already priced in NUCA’s fees, Jirian net cashflows partially offsets the liabilityPHAR | 1H25 preliminary results, strong earnings growth; EIPICO 3 catalyst awaitedGBCO | 1H25 Earnings beat estimates, upside still aheadHRHO | Volatility priced in, growth engines running; we reiterate our FVBINV |...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Views: </b></p><ul><li>Strategy | August urban CPI inflation rate will likely dip to 11-12% so we raise the probability of a 3% rate cut to 50% and name the list winners. </li><li>PHDC | The market has already priced in NUCA’s fees, Jirian net cashflows partially offsets the liability</li><li>PHAR | 1H25 preliminary results, strong earnings growth; EIPICO 3 catalyst awaited</li><li>GBCO | 1H25 Earnings beat estimates, upside still ahead</li><li>HRHO | Volatility priced in, growth engines running; we reiterate our FV</li><li>BINV | Hold – Cash position and expansion support long-term value</li><li>LCSW | Pressured 2Q25 results amidst headwinds, volume rebound is key</li><li>EFIC | SSP-sulfur squeeze hits 1H25 standalone earnings, recovery ahead</li><li>ECAP | Losses extend into 2Q25 as demand recovery lags</li><li>ISPH | Earnings call confirms positive outlook, reaffirm BUY (FV: EGP17.1/share) </li></ul>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| ISPH IH25 results draw a demarcation line between management and macro VALU 1H25| VALU delivers robust 1H25, international expansion in focusATLC 1H25| Steady growth, outlook intactFWRY 1H25| New services launch and organic growth should comfortably outpace policy rate cuts, beating our EGP2.7 bn for 2025 is in sight; maintain as one of our top picks for 2025ETEL 1H25| Sound fundamentals and 2H25 catalysts should trigger price performance during 2H25MTIE 1H25| Higher bottom-lin...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy|</b> ISPH IH25 results draw a demarcation line between management and macro </li><li><b>VALU 1H25|</b> VALU delivers robust 1H25, international expansion in focus</li><li><b>ATLC 1H25| </b>Steady growth, outlook intact</li><li><b>FWRY 1H25|</b> New services launch and organic growth should comfortably outpace policy rate cuts, beating our EGP2.7 bn for 2025 is in sight; maintain as one of our top picks for 2025</li><li><b>ETEL 1H25|</b> Sound fundamentals and 2H25 catalysts should trigger price performance during 2H25</li><li><b>MTIE 1H25| </b>Higher bottom-line contribution from investments should gradually unlock value and drive share price to EGP12.4/share</li><li><b>ISPH 1H25| </b>Strong results on price and volume rebound, expectations of a stronger 2H25</li><li><b>JUFO| </b>Confirming our view, equal weight short term, overweight long term</li><li><b>ACRO| </b>Rapid growth at a bargain multiple</li><li><b>PHDC|</b> A MCAP of EGP23 billion is out of sync with PHDC record high new sales, sizable outstanding notes receivables and upcoming launch of Abu Dhabi project.  </li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Views:  Strategy| BONY’s GLV rises to a record high EGP17.4 billion and rental income jumps 35% y/y, but transient macro dynamics underpin bottom line contractionGBCO| Strong results ahead with focus on MNT HalanPOUL| 2Q25 results in line, outlook remains bullishRMDA| Solid 2Q25, growth momentum holdsSUGR| Inventory build-up pressures cash flows, 2H25 revenues likely flatORWE| Soft 2Q25, but guidance intact]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy| Within banks, we now rank COMI as our most trusted alpha generator in 2025TMGH, ORHD 1H25| Hospitality and recurring revenues lead growth and explains share price performance skewness towards pricing the most evident and visible segments onlyEGBE 2Q25| Retail lending and CASA drive strong margins, but investor sentiment weighs on stockEFID| 2Q25 consistent with bottom line guidance of EGP1.9 billion on new size offerings and price risesOLFI| Margin...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy|</b> Within banks, we now rank COMI as our most trusted alpha generator in 2025</li><li><b>TMGH, ORHD 1H25|</b> Hospitality and recurring revenues lead growth and explains share price performance skewness towards pricing the most evident and visible segments only</li><li><b>EGBE 2Q25| </b>Retail lending and CASA drive strong margins, but investor sentiment weighs on stock</li><li><b>EFID|</b> 2Q25 consistent with bottom line guidance of EGP1.9 billion on new size offerings and price rises</li><li><b>OLF</b>I<b>|</b> Margins under pressure, growth story intact</li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy | Tailwind is building up for BONY but a share price rally is contingent on expedited monetization of WOC. Macro | The probability of a 2% rate cut on 28 August is close to 100% and the probability of a 3% cut is 50%. OLFI | New factory on the wayBTFH | First glance at BTFH earnings  ADIB | Exceeding net profit estimates amid lending volumes revival, but capital increase challenges cash dividendsBINV | BINV scales up high-marginplatforms&n...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy </b>| Tailwind is building up for BONY but a share price rally is contingent on expedited monetization of WOC. </li><li><b>Macro</b> | The probability of a 2% rate cut on 28 August is close to 100% and the probability of a 3% cut is 50%. </li><li><b>OLFI | </b>New factory on the way</li><li><b>BTFH</b> | First glance at BTFH earnings  </li><li><b>ADIB </b>| Exceeding net profit estimates amid lending volumes revival, but capital increase challenges cash dividends</li><li><b>BINV </b>| BINV scales up high-marginplatforms </li><li><b>HRHO</b> | Capitalizing on market discrepancies within HRHO and VALU</li><li><b>EFIH management meeting</b> | A prime beneficiary of fiscal consolidation</li><li><b>CSAG</b> | COMI acquires pre-listing stake in DCCC at attractive valuation; CSAG poised for asset revaluation</li><li><b>ISPH </b>| Government to settle EGP50bn in pharma arrears over three year</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy </b>| Tailwind is building up for BONY but a share price rally is contingent on expedited monetization of WOC. </li><li><b>Macro</b> | The probability of a 2% rate cut on 28 August is close to 100% and the probability of a 3% cut is 50%. </li><li><b>OLFI | </b>New factory on the way</li><li><b>BTFH</b> | First glance at BTFH earnings  </li><li><b>ADIB </b>| Exceeding net profit estimates amid lending volumes revival, but capital increase challenges cash dividends</li><li><b>BINV </b>| BINV scales up high-marginplatforms </li><li><b>HRHO</b> | Capitalizing on market discrepancies within HRHO and VALU</li><li><b>EFIH management meeting</b> | A prime beneficiary of fiscal consolidation</li><li><b>CSAG</b> | COMI acquires pre-listing stake in DCCC at attractive valuation; CSAG poised for asset revaluation</li><li><b>ISPH </b>| Government to settle EGP50bn in pharma arrears over three year</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Technical Analysis 11 August 2025</title>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| Egypt secures the bulk of its natural gas deficit until 2040 at an estimated price of USD7.6/mmbtuABUK, MFPC, EGCH, EKHO| Long-term gas deal poised to bring stability to fertilizer sectorEGAL| Gas deal secures power costs, supports double-digit dividend yieldLCSW| New natural gas deal hedges key risk, preliminary fair value reaffirmedSUGR| Demand trails record-high sugar output   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy</b>| Egypt secures the bulk of its natural gas deficit until 2040 at an estimated price of USD7.6/mmbtu</li><li><b>ABUK, MFPC, EGCH, EKHO</b>| Long-term gas deal poised to bring stability to fertilizer sector</li><li><b>EGAL</b>| Gas deal secures power costs, supports double-digit dividend yield</li><li><b>LCSW</b>| New natural gas deal hedges key risk, preliminary fair value reaffirmed</li><li><b>SUGR</b>| Demand trails record-high sugar output </li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's views Strategy| Ismailia/Misr for Poultry (ISMA) yesterday's rally is difficult to justifyORAS| Ex-dividend resilience signals stronger underlying supportTMGH, ORHD, and EFIH| A play on tourism hike in 4Q25 and the Grand Egyptian Museum openingMTIE| A direct exposure to a potential home appliances’ price reductionRMDA| 2Q25 expectations &amp; what to watch for]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In today&apos;s views</p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b>| Ismailia/Misr for Poultry (ISMA) yesterday&apos;s rally is difficult to justify</li><li><b>ORAS</b>| Ex-dividend resilience signals stronger underlying support</li><li><b>TMGH, ORHD, and EFIH</b>| A play on tourism hike in 4Q25 and the Grand Egyptian Museum opening</li><li><b>MTIE</b>| A direct exposure to a potential home appliances’ price reduction</li><li><b>RMDA</b>| 2Q25 expectations &amp; what to watch for</li></ul>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| Egypt is projected to host a record high number of tourists in 2025 and ORHD stands out as a compelling exppsure to this themeEFID| Valuation stretched after 40% rally, time to reduce exposureMBSC| Treasury share termination drives price, raises strategic questionsBTFH| A high-risk, high reward bet with regional expansion   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy</b>| Egypt is projected to host a record high number of tourists in 2025 and <b>ORHD</b> stands out as a compelling exppsure to this theme</li><li><b>EFID</b>| Valuation stretched after 40% rally, time to reduce exposure</li><li><b>MBSC</b>| Treasury share termination drives price, raises strategic questions</li><li><b>BTFH</b>| A high-risk, high reward bet with regional expansion </li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | It may be ISPH month if the CBE slashes policy rates by 200 bpsFERC, IFAP, ICFC | Promising first half for the new entity despite margin headwindsJUFO | Equalweight short term, Overweight long term  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | It may be ISPH month if the CBE slashes policy rates by 200 bps</li><li><b>FERC, IFAP, ICFC</b> | Promising first half for the new entity despite margin headwinds</li><li><b>JUFO </b>| Equalweight short term, Overweight long term</li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | The ABCs of equity valuation suggest that OLFI offers an upside potential of around 30%. AMIA | Buy 68.4% of ATLC and literally get three 3 prime assets for free. PHDC | Follow the footsteps of PHDC chairman and BUY the stock on dipsJUFO | Trim JUFO to EW and add OLFIPOUL | Initiation of coverage ranks stock a BUY (FV: EGP25.8/share)ABUK | Gas cost pricing formula clarified, top pick status reaffirmed ATLC | We Initiate Coverage on ATLC with a STRONG BUY at FV of EGP...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy</b> | The ABCs of equity valuation suggest that OLFI offers an upside potential of around 30%. </li><li><b>AMIA </b>| Buy 68.4% of ATLC and literally get three 3 prime assets for free. </li><li><b>PHDC</b> | Follow the footsteps of PHDC chairman and BUY the stock on dips</li><li><b>JUFO </b>| Trim JUFO to EW and add OLFI</li><li><b>POUL </b>| Initiation of coverage ranks stock a BUY (FV: EGP25.8/share)</li><li><b>ABUK </b>| Gas cost pricing formula clarified, top pick status reaffirmed </li><li><b>ATLC </b>| We Initiate Coverage on ATLC with a STRONG BUY at FV of EGP5.5/share</li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy| Our analysis suggests that ACTF and BTFH may be forging an alliance to create a rival to Thndr. Growth option is not priced in ACTF market price. CIEB| Cautious growth strategy limits profits, but stock offers 17% dividend yieldRAYA| RACC MTO and Ostool divestment signal ongoing portfolio streamliningEKHO, SVCE| M&amp;A momentum builds in Egypt’s cement sector as ATI secures ECA approval for BMIC acquisitionSUGR| Strong 2Q25 results likely to push ...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy| PHDC investors have already shaved off the fees imposed by NUCA from MCAP. Time to rebuild long positionsEFID| EFID exclusion from EGX30 supports short EFID callTMGH| SouthMed shouldn’t be exposed to NUCA fee riskETEL| 2Q25 expectations – no surprisesDSCW| (BUY- FV: EGP5.5/share) 2Q25 recovery led by volumes; margins improve q/q but remain under pressure, foreign entrants viewed as strategic upsideMCQE| EGX30 inclusion adds fuel to fire as stock crawls ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy|</b> PHDC investors have already shaved off the fees imposed by NUCA from MCAP. Time to rebuild long positions</li><li><b>EFID| </b>EFID exclusion from EGX30 supports short EFID call</li><li><b>TMGH| </b>SouthMed shouldn’t be exposed to NUCA fee risk</li><li><b>ETEL| </b>2Q25 expectations – no surprises</li><li><b>DSCW| </b>(BUY- FV: EGP5.5/share) 2Q25 recovery led by volumes; margins improve q/q but remain under pressure, foreign entrants viewed as strategic upside</li><li><b>MCQE| </b>EGX30 inclusion adds fuel to fire as stock crawls towards our end 2025 FV of EGP67.7/share</li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| GBCO next leg up hinges on a single figure in 2Q25 results - "income from associates" and Tabby-related noise.ORAS| Eyes deeper market liquidity with ADX listing shift; Dividend yield confirms our EGP500/share valuation rangeCement| Syria's cement boom opens door to cross-border partnerships with Egyptian producersDSCW| Bonus share dividend approved; FV adjusted to EGP3.7/share  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | COMI at EGP130 and EGX30 at 37,000 are around the cornerSUGR | Government intervention talks could ease inventory overhang, unlocking short term catalystSCEM | Market rejects VICAT's offer, signaling higher FV ahead  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy | PHDC to cross EGP10/share in 2025 despite NUCA feeCOMI | Discussions on higher dividends now underway!ARCC | Share buyback is meant to alter the shareholders' structure rather than deliver a valuation statementTMGH| A follow up on TMG’s value drivers - road to EGP65-70/share should be smooth ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | ISPH recent rally could be the start of a next leg up if 2Q25 surprises to the upsideCOMI| Strong 2Q25 performance signals potential price re-ratingCICH| Buy one get one freeBONY| 1Q25 doesn’t change our view: a justified discounted entry, cashflow remains under watchIFAP | Short IFAP, long EFIC on unjustified valuation gap    ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | EGAL on track to hit the EGP200/share mark post release of AGM minutes and surge in primary aluminum price.Libya reconstruction to unlock growth for Egyptian contractors and industrialsEFID | Signs of recovery gaining momentum; management confirms positive outlookORWE | Nothing material yet, but potential asset sale could support FY25 earningsEGCH, ABUK | Normalizing gas supply is key to unlocking value   ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| Excluding EFIC and ABUK, valuations of n and p-based exposures seem frothyTMGH| Understanding the business model - segmenting the storyECAP vs. LCSW| Another violation of the Law of One PriceJUFO| Price surge in orange concentrates fuels stock performance, yet impact on earnings may be delayedMCQE| MBSC's move signals strategic play, price upside expected  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| EFIH, FWRY, and GBCO violate the Law of One PriceELEC, GDWA| A holding discount opportunityECAP| At EGP37/share, is it too late to join ECAP rally?   ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy| Banque Du Caire peer trade will likely trigger another 10-20% rally in COMI, CIEB and ADIB during 3Q25.ABUK undervalued despite sector headwinds; MFPC justifies premium]]></itunes:summary>
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    <title>Pre-Trading Thoughts </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's views Strategy| KIMA outshines peers - ABUK may followCOMI| Riding YTD 11% growth ahead of 2Q25 results]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In today&apos;s views</p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b>| KIMA outshines peers - ABUK may follow</li><li><b>COMI</b>| Riding YTD 11% growth ahead of 2Q25 results</li></ul>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| At an EV/sqm of EGP94k, BONY is valued at a discount to peersEFIH| Tourism momentum will flow through the numbers ABUK| Catalysts surface to potentially unlock Egypt's forgotten fertilizer beastATLC| Fair value anchored by solid capital base and expanding product mix   ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| GBCO - Nostalgia and fundamentals rank the name as a SUPER STRONG BUYMacro| Dovish CBE language suggests that an August rate cut (up to -2%) is likelyCement Market| Short-term pain, long-term fix; Export quota now the most likely trigger for price declineDSCW| News Flow Reinforces Egypt’s Rise as a Regional Hub for Ready-Made Garment Exports — DSCW Well-Positioned to CapitalizeSKPC | Weak polyethylene prices to weigh on 1H25 results and share price catalysts are limited  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy | Regardless of today's MPC outcome, odds are in favor of cumulative 4-5% rate cuts during 2H25BONY | A follow-up on BONY. What we like and do not likeQNBE | Took the deepest dive, down 12% YTD, despite solid results  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| Market intelligence - Launch of Ras El Hekma should unlock IMF funding and inflate ORAS and ELEC valuationsRMDA| Acquisition of high-margin chronic disease molecule reinforces strategic outlook and FY25 targetsBONY| Discounted entry and an above average rent yield — but dividend void and cashflow thinness limit appealETEL| 12M rally = cost of equityGBCO| Another management call confirms our positive view on the stock; Margins hold firm amid regional challenges, GB Capital beats, inc...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy</b>| Market intelligence - Launch of Ras El Hekma should unlock IMF funding and inflate ORAS and ELEC valuations</li><li><b>RMDA</b>| Acquisition of high-margin chronic disease molecule reinforces strategic outlook and FY25 targets</li><li><b>BONY</b>| Discounted entry and an above average rent yield — but dividend void and cashflow thinness limit appeal</li><li><b>ETEL</b>| 12M rally = cost of equity</li><li><b>GBCO</b>| Another management call confirms our positive view on the stock; Margins hold firm amid regional challenges, GB Capital beats, incentives to boost 2H25 earnings</li><li><b>EGAL</b>| Hold EGAL to EGP200/share</li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| Placing KIMA under watchDSCW| Decline in Turkey’s apparel exports highlights shift to Egypt, reinforcing our bullish outlook on DSCWDGTZ| A Nilex-born telecom contractor, riding on a concentrated c.EGP500 mn contractWeekly Commodities Update  |   | Last Price | WoW Change, %  | Brent, USD/bbl | 68.3 | 0.8%  | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 336.6 | 34.3%  | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 455.0 | 0.0%  | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 930.0 | 1.1%  | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 970.0 | 0.5%  | ...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <title>Technical Analysis 07 July 2025</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[EGX30, EFIH, EGAL, FWRY, ISPH, AMIA, BINV, CICH, COSG ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[EGX30, MTIE.CA, CICH.CA ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| AMIA/ATLC arbitrage under watchMacro/commodities| OPEC+ output hike + Trump bias to black energy is outright positive to Egypt macroFWRY| Ignore interest rate and keep an eye on electricity prices’ impact on throughputCeramics| Without a take-private deal, ECAP looks fully valued; Prefer LCSWOLFI| OLFI confirms new price increase to support FY25 GPM targetABUK, EGCH, MFPC| Futures still on the rise yet correction imminent  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| ELEC is well positioned to re-rate in 2026ORAS| ICC ruling on Sidra dispute significantly lower than expectedJUFO post management meeting| JUFO’s growth strategy lies in concentrates capacity expansion, backward integration, and regional market entryISPH| ISPH to offload Al Haram lease, driving further deleveraging and earnings upsideCement Market | Government steps in; Reinforces our USD60/ton target.   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><b>Strategy|</b> ELEC is well positioned to re-rate in 2026</li><li><b>ORAS| </b>ICC ruling on Sidra dispute significantly lower than expected</li><li><b>JUFO post management meeting| </b>JUFO’s growth strategy lies in concentrates capacity expansion, backward integration, and regional market entry</li><li><b>ISPH| </b>ISPH to offload Al Haram lease, driving further deleveraging and earnings upside</li><li><b>Cement Market |</b> Government steps in; Reinforces our USD60/ton target. </li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy| If you are after total returns of 30-40% over the coming 12 months, ORWE is unlikely to meet your objectiveMACRO| Yield compression on track but our bullish view on COMI remains intact DSCW| Settlement of delayed export rebates could offer timely boost to DSCW’s bottom lineVALU| Neutral impact on VALU post-FRA adjustment as focus shifts from cash to credit financingCement Market | Bagged cement prices post first decline in 2025 amid normalization]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b>| If you are after total returns of 30-40% over the coming 12 months, ORWE is unlikely to meet your objective</li><li><b>MACRO</b>| Yield compression on track but our bullish view on COMI remains intact </li><li><b>DSCW</b>| Settlement of delayed export rebates could offer timely boost to DSCW’s bottom line</li><li><b>VALU|</b> Neutral impact on VALU post-FRA adjustment as focus shifts from cash to credit financing</li><li><b>Cement Market</b> | Bagged cement prices post first decline in 2025 amid normalization</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b>| If you are after total returns of 30-40% over the coming 12 months, ORWE is unlikely to meet your objective</li><li><b>MACRO</b>| Yield compression on track but our bullish view on COMI remains intact </li><li><b>DSCW</b>| Settlement of delayed export rebates could offer timely boost to DSCW’s bottom line</li><li><b>VALU|</b> Neutral impact on VALU post-FRA adjustment as focus shifts from cash to credit financing</li><li><b>Cement Market</b> | Bagged cement prices post first decline in 2025 amid normalization</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview   - Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview</p><p><br/></p><p>- Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| PHAR may be poised for a catch-up rallyPOUL| Poultry prices hit YTD low; market dynamics set to drive price recoveryWeekly Commodities Update  |   | Last Price | WoW Change, %  | Brent, USD/bbl | 67.8 | -12.0%  | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 250.6 | -24.1%  | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 401.0 | 0.0%  | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 920.0 | 0.0%  | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 965.0 | 0.5%  | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 111.4 | -1.1%  | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 372.9 | 0.0%  | LME Al...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>Strategy| PHAR may be poised for a catch-up rally</li><li>POUL| Poultry prices hit YTD low; market dynamics set to drive price recovery</li></ul><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 67.8 | <em>-12.0%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 250.6 | <em>-24.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 401.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 920.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 965.0 | 0.5%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 111.4 | -1.1%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 372.9 | 0.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,595.2 | 1.3%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 10,118.7 | 2.1%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 3,958.0 | <em>-0.2%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 106.5 | <em>-0.1%</em><br/> | Orange Concentrates USD/Lbs | 2.2 | -4.1%<br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,775.0 | 0.0%</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<ul><li>Strategy| PHAR may be poised for a catch-up rally</li><li>POUL| Poultry prices hit YTD low; market dynamics set to drive price recovery</li></ul><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 67.8 | <em>-12.0%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 250.6 | <em>-24.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 401.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 920.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 965.0 | 0.5%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 111.4 | -1.1%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 372.9 | 0.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,595.2 | 1.3%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 10,118.7 | 2.1%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 3,958.0 | <em>-0.2%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 106.5 | <em>-0.1%</em><br/> | Orange Concentrates USD/Lbs | 2.2 | -4.1%<br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,775.0 | 0.0%</p><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - COMI   - prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- COMI</p><p><br/></p><p>- prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Despite YTD rally, PHDC is still materially cheap. Copper/aluminum price ratio should provide solid support to EGAL.ORAS| Core business is trading for freeMCQE| Time to change our call from BUY to NEUTRALABUK,MFPC, EGCH| Urea prices surge on gas shortage, but regional ceasefire signals relief.MTIE| Bosch’s factory inauguration reinforces appliances segment momentum.   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>Despite YTD rally, PHDC is still materially cheap. </li><li>Copper/aluminum price ratio should provide solid support to EGAL.</li><li>ORAS| Core business is trading for free</li><li>MCQE| Time to change our call from BUY to NEUTRAL</li><li>ABUK,MFPC, EGCH| Urea prices surge on gas shortage, but regional ceasefire signals relief.</li><li>MTIE| Bosch’s factory inauguration reinforces appliances segment momentum. </li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<ul><li>Despite YTD rally, PHDC is still materially cheap. </li><li>Copper/aluminum price ratio should provide solid support to EGAL.</li><li>ORAS| Core business is trading for free</li><li>MCQE| Time to change our call from BUY to NEUTRAL</li><li>ABUK,MFPC, EGCH| Urea prices surge on gas shortage, but regional ceasefire signals relief.</li><li>MTIE| Bosch’s factory inauguration reinforces appliances segment momentum. </li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Technical Analysis </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - COMI - ETEL - ADIB - EMFD - ISPH   - prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- COMI</p><p>- ETEL</p><p>- ADIB</p><p>- EMFD</p><p>- ISPH</p><p><br/></p><p>- prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy| POUL will likely find support in bottoming Brazilian chicken pricesDSCW Helwan facility visit| Expansion milestones validate robust growthRAYA| Ostool's exit could mark RAYA’s strategic shift to core asset-light verticalsEGAL| Electricity price reduction reversal; Valuation remains intact JUFO| Merger accounting and concentrate prices weigh on margins]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b>| POUL will likely find support in bottoming Brazilian chicken prices</li><li><b>DSCW</b> Helwan facility visit| Expansion milestones validate robust growth</li><li><b>RAYA</b>| Ostool&apos;s exit could mark RAYA’s strategic shift to core asset-light verticals</li><li><b>EGAL</b>| Electricity price reduction reversal; Valuation remains intact </li><li><b>JUFO</b>| Merger accounting and concentrate prices weigh on margins</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b>| POUL will likely find support in bottoming Brazilian chicken prices</li><li><b>DSCW</b> Helwan facility visit| Expansion milestones validate robust growth</li><li><b>RAYA</b>| Ostool&apos;s exit could mark RAYA’s strategic shift to core asset-light verticals</li><li><b>EGAL</b>| Electricity price reduction reversal; Valuation remains intact </li><li><b>JUFO</b>| Merger accounting and concentrate prices weigh on margins</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - JUFO - ORWE - TMGH - ORHD - ORAS   -,Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- JUFO</p><p>- ORWE</p><p>- TMGH</p><p>- ORHD</p><p>- ORAS</p><p><br/></p><p>-,Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - ORAS - ORWE - FWRY - PHDC - JUFO     - Prepared by: Mayada Amin, CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- ORAS</p><p>- ORWE</p><p>- FWRY</p><p>- PHDC</p><p>- JUFO</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Prepared by: Mayada Amin, CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| CICH will likely be the next NBFI to re-rate in 2H25HRHO| Amazon's bet on VALU is a win for HRHO shareholdersBTFH| BTFH secured USD funding — Is a USD-based target acquisition in sight?MTIE management meeting takeaways| An exclusive distribution and local production plans signal growth accelerationAMOC, CCAP| Wider Diesel-HFO spread signals margin upside for AMOC and CCAP  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Technical Analysis </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - ADIB - BTFH  - PHDC - TMGH - EFIH   - Prepared by: Mayada Amin, CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- ADIB</p><p>- BTFH </p><p>- PHDC</p><p>- TMGH</p><p>- EFIH</p><p><br/></p><p>- Prepared by: Mayada Amin, CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| Betting on listed crude oil-related stocks is betting against the supply response of OPEC+ and US shale producersDSCW| valuation updateORAS | Private sector entry to water projects a tailwind for local contractorsMTIE| Contribution to Basata Holding’s capital increase underscores commitment to microfinance growth  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview      - Prepared by: Mayada Amin, CFTE, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Prepared by: Mayada Amin, CFTE, CFTe</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy| COMI behavior during a sell-off suggests EGP80/share is a sold floorADIB| Growth-oriented with capital preservation in mind; Ready to mitigate rate pressuresHRHO| HRHO Dips Below EGP 25/Share—Time to load upJUFO| The margin tailwind fades as concentrates catalyst wears offISPH| Earnings and cosmeceuticals growth on track; potential deleveraging adds further upsideLCSW| Merger fuels efficiency; 2H25 rebound may support EGP600 million earnings guidance ba...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Technical Analysis </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - ADIB - PHDC - TMGH - ORAS - FWRY    - Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- ADIB</p><p>- PHDC</p><p>- TMGH</p><p>- ORAS</p><p>- FWRY </p><p><br/></p><p>- Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy| ISPH sell-off is categorically unjustifiedEGAL| We remain buyers of EGAL as aluminum prices hit a 3-month high]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Market Overview    prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Market Overview </p><p><br/></p><p>prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe </p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy| Gauges of macro risk are not raising red flags yetDSCW| What did Management tell us ? MCQE| valuation update]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b>| Gauges of macro risk are not raising red flags yet</li><li><b>DSCW</b>| What did Management tell us ? </li><li><b>MCQE</b>| valuation update</li></ul>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Market Overview      Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Market Overview </p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| DSCW stock showcases the strength of its embedded hedges in Black SundayGBCO management call| Adding the stock as the 11th opportunityABUK| Cheap on a status quo basis, but the "status quo" itself is being challengedHRHO| HRHO sheds more than just dividends: Accumulate below EGP25/share   ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>ايه حكاية الاسمنت !</title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| If India-Pakistan 4-day war is any guide, the market sell-off should be short-livedCOMI| Post call with management, CIB is poised to rally once geopolitical risk subsidesEKHO, ABUK, MFPC| If sustained, crude oil surge could fuel a urea price rally, benefiting EKHO, ABUK, and MFPCCSAG| Suez Canal Recovery Derails Amid Escalating Tensions: keep cautious of CSAG HRHO| HRHO Goes Ex-Div — ValU Carve-Out Creates Potential Buy-the-Dip Opportunity   ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <title>Technical Analysis </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - HRHO - GBCO - EMFD - EGAL - DSCW   - Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- HRHO</p><p>- GBCO</p><p>- EMFD</p><p>- EGAL</p><p>- DSCW</p><p><br/></p><p>- Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe </p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| Trump says deal with China is "done" and we say EGAL journey to EGP200/share is just getting startedCSAG| CSAG crosses our FV target and time is ripe for a trimVALU| VALU’s fair value based on fundamentals but don’t mistake market momentum for moreEKHO| Offer for Delta Insurance at EGP 40/share acts as key catalyst for divestment thesisMTIE over BINV| Long what’s ahead, hold what’s priced in MCQE| Updated Fair Value Highlights Compelling Opportunity  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>Strategy| Trump says deal with China is &quot;done&quot; and we say EGAL journey to EGP200/share is just getting started</li><li>CSAG| CSAG crosses our FV target and time is ripe for a trim</li><li>VALU| VALU’s fair value based on fundamentals but don’t mistake market momentum for more</li><li>EKHO| Offer for Delta Insurance at EGP 40/share acts as key catalyst for divestment thesis</li><li>MTIE over BINV| Long what’s ahead, hold what’s priced in </li><li>MCQE| Updated Fair Value Highlights Compelling Opportunity</li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<ul><li>Strategy| Trump says deal with China is &quot;done&quot; and we say EGAL journey to EGP200/share is just getting started</li><li>CSAG| CSAG crosses our FV target and time is ripe for a trim</li><li>VALU| VALU’s fair value based on fundamentals but don’t mistake market momentum for more</li><li>EKHO| Offer for Delta Insurance at EGP 40/share acts as key catalyst for divestment thesis</li><li>MTIE over BINV| Long what’s ahead, hold what’s priced in </li><li>MCQE| Updated Fair Value Highlights Compelling Opportunity</li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - GBCO - EGAL - ORAS - ORWE - ORHD   - Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA. CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- GBCO</p><p>- EGAL</p><p>- ORAS</p><p>- ORWE</p><p>- ORHD</p><p><br/></p><p>- Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA. CFTe</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- GBCO</p><p>- EGAL</p><p>- ORAS</p><p>- ORWE</p><p>- ORHD</p><p><br/></p><p>- Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA. CFTe</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy| CIB could be poised for a super rally if management signals a higher dividend payout ratioBTFH| ACTF acquisition of a 5% stake in BTFH lends solid support to our initial take on the name ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b>| CIB could be poised for a super rally if management signals a higher dividend payout ratio</li><li><b>BTFH</b>| ACTF acquisition of a 5% stake in BTFH lends solid support to our initial take on the name </li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b>| CIB could be poised for a super rally if management signals a higher dividend payout ratio</li><li><b>BTFH</b>| ACTF acquisition of a 5% stake in BTFH lends solid support to our initial take on the name </li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Technical Analysis </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - ALCN - EMFD - MFPC - ISPH - ORWE   - Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- ALCN</p><p>- EMFD</p><p>- MFPC</p><p>- ISPH</p><p>- ORWE</p><p><br/></p><p>- Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- ALCN</p><p>- EMFD</p><p>- MFPC</p><p>- ISPH</p><p>- ORWE</p><p><br/></p><p>- Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy| Loading up on DSCW as market intelligence confirms extraordinarily high demand for Egyptian ready made garmentsRising Thai poultry exports post-Brazil outbreak to pressure poultry prices, though temporary import ban could support POUL revenuesChemical &amp; Fertilizer Sector| Gas price exemption may shield marginsEKHO| Alpha is contingent on value-accretive ex Egypt expansions and asset sale]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li>Strategy| Loading up on DSCW as market intelligence confirms extraordinarily high demand for Egyptian ready made garments</li><li>Rising Thai poultry exports post-Brazil outbreak to pressure poultry prices, though temporary import ban could support POUL revenues</li><li>Chemical &amp; Fertilizer Sector| Gas price exemption may shield margins</li><li>EKHO| Alpha is contingent on value-accretive ex Egypt expansions and asset sale</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views:</b></p><ul><li>Strategy| Loading up on DSCW as market intelligence confirms extraordinarily high demand for Egyptian ready made garments</li><li>Rising Thai poultry exports post-Brazil outbreak to pressure poultry prices, though temporary import ban could support POUL revenues</li><li>Chemical &amp; Fertilizer Sector| Gas price exemption may shield margins</li><li>EKHO| Alpha is contingent on value-accretive ex Egypt expansions and asset sale</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Technical Analysis </itunes:title>
    <title>Technical Analysis </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - COMI - CCAP - GBCO - EFIH - ABUK - JUFO   prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- COMI</p><p>- CCAP</p><p>- GBCO</p><p>- EFIH</p><p>- ABUK</p><p>- JUFO</p><p><br/></p><p>prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- COMI</p><p>- CCAP</p><p>- GBCO</p><p>- EFIH</p><p>- ABUK</p><p>- JUFO</p><p><br/></p><p>prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>152</itunes:duration>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today’s view: Strategy| Tailwind is building up for DSCWBINV| HOLD BINV as long-term high margin investments are overlooked; OW MTIE as a pair tradeETEL| Unlocking full value is contingent on an option that is unlikely to materialize over the short termSector Focus: Fertilizers and Petrochemicals| LNG allocation supportive but margin risk remains]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today’s view:</b></p><ul><li>Strategy| Tailwind is building up for DSCW</li><li>BINV| HOLD BINV as long-term high margin investments are overlooked; OW MTIE as a pair trade</li><li>ETEL| Unlocking full value is contingent on an option that is unlikely to materialize over the short term</li><li>Sector Focus: Fertilizers and Petrochemicals| LNG allocation supportive but margin risk remains</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In today’s view:</b></p><ul><li>Strategy| Tailwind is building up for DSCW</li><li>BINV| HOLD BINV as long-term high margin investments are overlooked; OW MTIE as a pair trade</li><li>ETEL| Unlocking full value is contingent on an option that is unlikely to materialize over the short term</li><li>Sector Focus: Fertilizers and Petrochemicals| LNG allocation supportive but margin risk remains</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Technical Analysis </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - MPRC - ZMID - AFDI - JUFO - CIRA    - prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- MPRC</p><p>- ZMID</p><p>- AFDI</p><p>- JUFO</p><p>- CIRA </p><p><br/></p><p>- prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- MPRC</p><p>- ZMID</p><p>- AFDI</p><p>- JUFO</p><p>- CIRA </p><p><br/></p><p>- prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views:  Strategy| Market intelligence confirms Jirian contribution to PHDC value is minimalMacro| May 2025 inflation to hover around 15% on base effectCSAG vs ALCN| Post calling management of both firms, we continue to favor CSAG over ALCNRMDA| Strong FY25 ahead for RMDA, with growth momentum, molecule acquisition, and benefit from rate cutsTMGH conference call| Potential subsidiary listing on other markets could unlock valueEGAL| Dividend powerhouse with structura...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views: </b></p><ul><li>Strategy| Market intelligence confirms Jirian contribution to PHDC value is minimal</li><li>Macro| May 2025 inflation to hover around 15% on base effect</li><li>CSAG vs ALCN| Post calling management of both firms, we continue to favor CSAG over ALCN</li><li>RMDA| Strong FY25 ahead for RMDA, with growth momentum, molecule acquisition, and benefit from rate cuts</li><li>TMGH conference call| Potential subsidiary listing on other markets could unlock value</li><li>EGAL| Dividend powerhouse with structural tailwinds – Maintain positive view</li><li>ARCC and Egypt Cement| Neutral but opportunities exist in smaller peers</li><li>ECAP&apos;s 1Q25| Pressures mount as weak demand and cost concerns persist</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views: </b></p><ul><li>Strategy| Market intelligence confirms Jirian contribution to PHDC value is minimal</li><li>Macro| May 2025 inflation to hover around 15% on base effect</li><li>CSAG vs ALCN| Post calling management of both firms, we continue to favor CSAG over ALCN</li><li>RMDA| Strong FY25 ahead for RMDA, with growth momentum, molecule acquisition, and benefit from rate cuts</li><li>TMGH conference call| Potential subsidiary listing on other markets could unlock value</li><li>EGAL| Dividend powerhouse with structural tailwinds – Maintain positive view</li><li>ARCC and Egypt Cement| Neutral but opportunities exist in smaller peers</li><li>ECAP&apos;s 1Q25| Pressures mount as weak demand and cost concerns persist</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Technical Analysis </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - ADIB - EGAL - ETEL - ORAS   - Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- ADIB</p><p>- EGAL</p><p>- ETEL</p><p>- ORAS</p><p><br/></p><p>- Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- ADIB</p><p>- EGAL</p><p>- ETEL</p><p>- ORAS</p><p><br/></p><p>- Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views:  Strategy| Jirian impact on PHDC is contingent on deal metricsETEL| Vodafone Egypt - MNOs cashflows giant remains a key value driver for ETELCSAG management call| AD ports agreement and recovery in Suez Canal traffic shall pave the way for a better performanceWeekly Commodities Update  |   | Last Price | WoW Change, %  | Brent, USD/bbl | 63.9 | -1.4%  | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 189.2 | -6.1%  | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 401.0 | 0.0%  | Polyethylen...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views: </b></p><ul><li>Strategy| Jirian impact on PHDC is contingent on deal metrics</li><li>ETEL| Vodafone Egypt - MNOs cashflows giant remains a key value driver for ETEL</li><li>CSAG management call| AD ports agreement and recovery in Suez Canal traffic shall pave the way for a better performance</li></ul><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 63.9 | -1.4%<br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 189.2 | -6.1%<br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 401.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 920.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 965.0 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 115.4 | -0.6%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 374.4 | <em>-1.0%</em><br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,438.3 | -0.8%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,548.1 | -1.0%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 3,784.0 | <em>1.1%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 100.8 | <em>0.4%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,817.0 | 0.0%</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views: </b></p><ul><li>Strategy| Jirian impact on PHDC is contingent on deal metrics</li><li>ETEL| Vodafone Egypt - MNOs cashflows giant remains a key value driver for ETEL</li><li>CSAG management call| AD ports agreement and recovery in Suez Canal traffic shall pave the way for a better performance</li></ul><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 63.9 | -1.4%<br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 189.2 | -6.1%<br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 401.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 920.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 965.0 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 115.4 | -0.6%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 374.4 | <em>-1.0%</em><br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,438.3 | -0.8%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,548.1 | -1.0%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 3,784.0 | <em>1.1%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 100.8 | <em>0.4%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,817.0 | 0.0%</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - GBCO - TMGH - CCAP - CIEB   prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| Maintain UW commodity plays ex EGAL on gas shortage, gas price, OPEC and a strong EGP MTIE| How much is MTIE’s Basata ePayments at 20% discount to FWRY? MCQE| Factors to consider ahead of 1Q25 results POUL| Brazil’s bird flu outbreak drives short term uncertainty in Egypt’s poultry prices CICH| Hidden value in CICH obscured by illiquidity drag   ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <title>Technical Analysis </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - COMI - CIEB - TMGH - EGAL - HRHO - HELI   - Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- COMI</p><p>- CIEB</p><p>- TMGH</p><p>- EGAL</p><p>- HRHO</p><p>- HELI</p><p><br/></p><p>- Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views:  Strategy| HRHO at EGP31/share is closer to a SELLATLC| ATLC is a rare cash cow within the universe of bank and NBFIs but its valuation largely reflects its story. ISPH| Management call reinforces our positive view JUFO| Expanding concentrates capacity remains value accretive but materially lower juice prices makes us less excited on the stock at the current price level]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - COMI - HRHO - ORHD - TMGH   -.prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views:  Strategy| Property stocks to outpace banks during 2H25HRHO| Key Takeaways from EFG Hermes Group Presentation on ValUETEL| Positioned to benefit from interest rate cuts ORAS| A solid start to the year, 1Q perfectly in line with estimates ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <title>Technical Analysis </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - COMI - TMGH - ORHD - ISPH - JUFO   - prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- COMI</p><p>- TMGH</p><p>- ORHD</p><p>- ISPH</p><p>- JUFO</p><p><br/></p><p>- prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| PHDC ranked top pick as Abu Dhabi project is estimated to add around EGP15/share to FV estimate ABUK, EKHO, MFPC, KIMA, LCSW, ECAP| Egypt’s planned LNG imports signals higher gas prices and challenges industrial margins HRHO| Should we purchase HRHO at EGP30 ahead of the ValU IPO? EFID| Steady but tepid start to a year lacking momentum ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - HELI - PHDC - ZMID - IFAP - SUGR   - prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA. CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- HELI</p><p>- PHDC</p><p>- ZMID</p><p>- IFAP</p><p>- SUGR</p><p><br/></p><p>- prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA. CFTe</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views:  Strategy| Out of all commodity and F&amp;B plays, EGAL and SUGR continue to stand outJUFO| potential non-core asset sale to support liquidity and profitabilityMBSC| Signals Commitment to Shareholders with Robust FY24 DividendEFIH| A direct beneficiary of Egypt’s tourism boomRAYA| Keep an eye on EGX’s diversified conglomerate – another beneficiary of interest rate cutsWeekly Commodities Update  |   | Last Price | WoW Change, %  | Brent, USD/bbl | 6...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views: </b></p><ul><li>Strategy| Out of all commodity and F&amp;B plays, EGAL and SUGR continue to stand out</li><li>JUFO| potential non-core asset sale to support liquidity and profitability</li><li>MBSC| Signals Commitment to Shareholders with Robust FY24 Dividend</li><li>EFIH| A direct beneficiary of Egypt’s tourism boom</li><li>RAYA| Keep an eye on EGX’s diversified conglomerate – another beneficiary of interest rate cuts</li></ul><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 64.8 | <em>-1.0%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 201.5 | <em>-3.4%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 401.0 | 2.8%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 920.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 965.0 | 0.5%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 115.8 | -1.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 378.9 | 0.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,456.9 | -1.2%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,641.1 | 1.7%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 3,743.0 | <em>3.5%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 100.4 | <em>1.4%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,817.0 | -0.4%</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - EFIH - EMFD - PHDC - ORWE   - preaching by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- EFIH</p><p>- EMFD</p><p>- PHDC</p><p>- ORWE</p><p><br/></p><p>- preaching by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| Corridor at 20% by end 2025 favors the likes of ISPH Macro| CBE tone is categorically dovish ISPH| 3.25% policy rate cut YTD boosts pre-tax income by EGP100 million during 2H25 EFIH and FWRY| At circa 40% of net income, interest income under watch post CBE second policy rate cut ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's Pre-Session Views:  Strategy| Flagging concerns over the outlook for ceramics and urea playersLCSW| Pharos Views on LCSW Post Management Call: Another 2 quarters of soft performance before a meaningful recovery builds momentum during 4Q25Heads up: Market intelligence suggests a natural gas price hike is imminent and urea players will not be able to fully offset margin impactMCQE| What does MCQE deal tell us? Buy MCQE on EV/ton arbitrage. POUL| The potential for a jumbo di...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In today&apos;s Pre-Session Views: </b></p><ul><li>Strategy| Flagging concerns over the outlook for ceramics and urea players</li><li>LCSW| Pharos Views on LCSW Post Management Call: Another 2 quarters of soft performance before a meaningful recovery builds momentum during 4Q25</li><li>Heads up: Market intelligence suggests a natural gas price hike is imminent and urea players will not be able to fully offset margin impact</li><li>MCQE| What does MCQE deal tell us? Buy MCQE on EV/ton arbitrage. </li><li>POUL| The potential for a jumbo dividend yield offers a window for a 2H25 trade</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - HRHO - BTFH - ALCN - EFIH - ADIB     - prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- HRHO</p><p>- BTFH</p><p>- ALCN</p><p>- EFIH</p><p>- ADIB</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key fundamental views for today* Strategy| While eyes are dazzled by NBFI rally, build positions in EGALBINV| Cash + At the Money Call OptionsPOUL| Resilient amid high sector mortality ratesEKHO holds steady as gas disruption offset by strong earnings, dividend pledge]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key fundamental views for today*</b></p><ul><li>Strategy| While eyes are dazzled by NBFI rally, build positions in EGAL</li><li>BINV| Cash + At the Money Call Options</li><li>POUL| Resilient amid high sector mortality rates</li><li>EKHO holds steady as gas disruption offset by strong earnings, dividend pledge</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key fundamental views for today*</b></p><ul><li>Strategy| While eyes are dazzled by NBFI rally, build positions in EGAL</li><li>BINV| Cash + At the Money Call Options</li><li>POUL| Resilient amid high sector mortality rates</li><li>EKHO holds steady as gas disruption offset by strong earnings, dividend pledge</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 10:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Technical Analysis </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - BTFH - GBCO - ISPH - ETEL - MTIE   - prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- BTFH</p><p>- GBCO</p><p>- ISPH</p><p>- ETEL</p><p>- MTIE</p><p><br/></p><p>- prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| PHAR as an ideal EGP appreciation antidote Macro| CBE expects the disinflationary path to continue in 2026 Macro| MoF issued 5-year bonds after a 2-year halt BTFH shaping up to become a pan EM "Lendor"   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Strategy| PHAR as an ideal EGP appreciation antidote</p><p>Macro| CBE expects the disinflationary path to continue in 2026</p><p>Macro| MoF issued 5-year bonds after a 2-year halt</p><p>BTFH shaping up to become a pan EM &quot;Lendor&quot;</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Technical Analysis </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview    - Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p><br/></p><p>- Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p><br/></p><p>- Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| HRHO rally opens gate for arbitrage opportunities Macro| Active interbank is a telltale of foreign inflows - Positive for USD MTIE 1Q25| On track to meet full-year estimates, exceeding estimates is contingent on Saudi and auto sales performance TMGH| Another mispriced stock whose MCAP overlooks more than just land bank ORWE| Revenues stall and margins tighten, signaling a tough FY25 performance EKHO| 1Q earnings in line with guidance, cautious outlook for the year ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Strategy| HRHO</b> rally opens gate for arbitrage opportunities</p><p><b>Macro|</b> Active interbank is a telltale of foreign inflows - Positive for USD</p><p><b>MTIE 1Q25|</b> On track to meet full-year estimates, exceeding estimates is contingent on Saudi and auto sales performance</p><p><b>TMGH|</b> Another mispriced stock whose MCAP overlooks more than just land bank</p><p><b>ORWE|</b> Revenues stall and margins tighten, signaling a tough FY25 performance</p><p><b>EKHO|</b> 1Q earnings in line with guidance, cautious outlook for the year</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Strategy| HRHO</b> rally opens gate for arbitrage opportunities</p><p><b>Macro|</b> Active interbank is a telltale of foreign inflows - Positive for USD</p><p><b>MTIE 1Q25|</b> On track to meet full-year estimates, exceeding estimates is contingent on Saudi and auto sales performance</p><p><b>TMGH|</b> Another mispriced stock whose MCAP overlooks more than just land bank</p><p><b>ORWE|</b> Revenues stall and margins tighten, signaling a tough FY25 performance</p><p><b>EKHO|</b> 1Q earnings in line with guidance, cautious outlook for the year</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Technical Analysis </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview    - Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p><br/></p><p>- Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ORHD is a top exposure to an upswing in tourist arrivals Ambitious government targets USD42 billion FDI in FY25/26  PHAR Management Call| Positive vibes for 2025 are confirmed, countdown begins for Eipico 3    ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>ORHD is a top exposure to an upswing in tourist arrivals</b></p><p><b>Ambitious government targets USD42 billion FDI in FY25/26</b> </p><p><b>PHAR Management Call| Positive vibes for 2025 are confirmed, countdown begins for Eipico 3</b> </p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>ORHD is a top exposure to an upswing in tourist arrivals</b></p><p><b>Ambitious government targets USD42 billion FDI in FY25/26</b> </p><p><b>PHAR Management Call| Positive vibes for 2025 are confirmed, countdown begins for Eipico 3</b> </p><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Technical Analysis </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - EMFD - HRHO - ADIB - CIEB - FWRY     Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- EMFD</p><p>- HRHO</p><p>- ADIB</p><p>- CIEB</p><p>- FWRY</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- EMFD</p><p>- HRHO</p><p>- ADIB</p><p>- CIEB</p><p>- FWRY</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key fundamental views for today* Strategy| Long EGAL on rebound in Aluminum prices Macro| FY25/26 budget is out and it foresees a plunge in average treasury yields to 16%  Macro| Maersk might transit the SC soon - Positive for USD. Macro |Global commodity prices imply more stability on the fuel front - Positive for inflation, interest rates. EFIH or FWRY? Long both - own the rails and the riders GBCO| Soft start to the year with weak contribution from GB capital ATLC| At 2.5x book, reco...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key fundamental views for today*</b></p><p><b>Strategy| </b>Long EGAL on rebound in Aluminum prices</p><p><b>Macro| </b>FY25/26 budget is out and it foresees a plunge in average treasury yields to 16%<b> </b></p><p><b>Macro| </b>Maersk might transit the SC soon - Positive for USD.</p><p><b>Macro |</b>Global commodity prices imply more stability on the fuel front - Positive for inflation, interest rates.</p><p><b>EFIH or FWRY? </b>Long both - own the rails and the riders</p><p><b>GBCO</b>| Soft start to the year with weak contribution from GB capital</p><p><b>ATLC</b>| At 2.5x book, recovery story has been largely priced in</p><p><b>COMI</b>| Earnings call highlights</p><p><b>LCSW</b>| Weak volumes during 1Q and no catalysts until end 2025</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key fundamental views for today*</b></p><p><b>Strategy| </b>Long EGAL on rebound in Aluminum prices</p><p><b>Macro| </b>FY25/26 budget is out and it foresees a plunge in average treasury yields to 16%<b> </b></p><p><b>Macro| </b>Maersk might transit the SC soon - Positive for USD.</p><p><b>Macro |</b>Global commodity prices imply more stability on the fuel front - Positive for inflation, interest rates.</p><p><b>EFIH or FWRY? </b>Long both - own the rails and the riders</p><p><b>GBCO</b>| Soft start to the year with weak contribution from GB capital</p><p><b>ATLC</b>| At 2.5x book, recovery story has been largely priced in</p><p><b>COMI</b>| Earnings call highlights</p><p><b>LCSW</b>| Weak volumes during 1Q and no catalysts until end 2025</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Technical Analysis </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - COMI - EMFD - PHDC - RMDA - ISPH     - prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- COMI</p><p>- EMFD</p><p>- PHDC</p><p>- RMDA</p><p>- ISPH</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Pre-Session Views</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strategy| Banks are relating on COE compression hopes - keep an eye on SUGR Macro| Tourism on fire in Q1 2025 - Positive for USD SUGR| SUGR is on track for a strong year BTFH 1Q profit is 41% of 2024 record breaking results - A strong BUY ORHD at EGP23.40/share? Is it still a BUY? ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Strategy|</b> Banks are relating on COE compression hopes - keep an eye on SUGR</p><p><b>Macro|</b> Tourism on fire in Q1 2025 - Positive for USD</p><p><b>SUGR|</b> SUGR is on track for a strong year</p><p><b>BTFH</b> 1Q profit is 41% of 2024 record breaking results - A strong BUY</p><p><b>ORHD</b> at EGP23.40/share? Is it still a BUY?</p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 09:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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    <title>Technical Analysis </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Market Overview    Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Market Overview </p><p><br/></p><p>Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key fundamental views for today*     Strategy| Macro noise is bullish EGP and step in CSAG + EGAL on Red Sea traffic recovery and aluminum price rally. Macro| Remittances go the extra mile in Feb- positive for USDCOMI 1Q25| on track to meet full year estimates, supported by controlled operating expenses and reduction in provisions. ETEL| starts 2025 robustly despite debt burden, price performance lacks catalyst despite upside potential of 45% from current levels.  RM...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key fundamental views for today*</b>    </p><ul><li><b>Strategy</b>| Macro noise is bullish EGP and step in CSAG + EGAL on Red Sea traffic recovery and aluminum price rally. </li><li><b>Macro</b>| Remittances go the extra mile in Feb- positive for USD</li><li><b>COMI 1Q25|</b> on track to meet full year estimates, supported by controlled operating expenses and reduction in provisions. </li><li><b>ETEL|</b> starts 2025 robustly despite debt burden, price performance lacks catalyst despite upside potential of 45% from current levels.</li></ul><p><br/></p><ul><li><b>RMDA</b>| A strong volume growth and portfolio repricing set RMDA on solid FY25 path </li><li><b>CCAP</b>| capital increase postponed till year end </li></ul><p><br/></p><ul><li><b>ECAP’s</b> 4Q| impacted by rising cost and competition</li><li><b>POUL</b>| Record revenues and strong margins on seasonal demand</li></ul>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - ABUK - EFIH - EGAL - FWRY  - ALCN   - prepared by; Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key fundamental views for today*     Strategy| FWRY and EGAL offer value post yesterday's sell-off Macro| Core Inflation up in April, no threat to expected easing path Macro| Restoring normal traffic to the Suez canal might take months Macro| The Government will tap international financial markets before mid-2025 JUFO| ST performance may remain under pressure on plunge in orange juice concentrates w/w ARCC| Two-month quota suspension casts doubt on ARCC FY25 earnings MFPC| Sta...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key fundamental views for today*</b>    </p><p><b>Strategy</b>| FWRY and EGAL offer value post yesterday&apos;s sell-off</p><p><b>Macro| </b>Core Inflation up in April, no threat to expected easing path</p><p><b>Macro|</b> Restoring normal traffic to the Suez canal might take months</p><p><b>Macro| </b>The Government will tap international financial markets before mid-2025</p><p><b>JUFO|</b> ST performance may remain under pressure on plunge in orange juice concentrates w/w</p><p><b>ARCC|</b> Two-month quota suspension casts doubt on ARCC FY25 earnings</p><p><b>MFPC| </b>Stable Q for MFPC, maintain equalweight</p><p><b>ADIB|</b> strong 1Q25; penalized by lack of cash dividends<br/> <b><br/> Weekly Commodities Update</b> <br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key fundamental views for today*</b>    </p><p><b>Strategy</b>| FWRY and EGAL offer value post yesterday&apos;s sell-off</p><p><b>Macro| </b>Core Inflation up in April, no threat to expected easing path</p><p><b>Macro|</b> Restoring normal traffic to the Suez canal might take months</p><p><b>Macro| </b>The Government will tap international financial markets before mid-2025</p><p><b>JUFO|</b> ST performance may remain under pressure on plunge in orange juice concentrates w/w</p><p><b>ARCC|</b> Two-month quota suspension casts doubt on ARCC FY25 earnings</p><p><b>MFPC| </b>Stable Q for MFPC, maintain equalweight</p><p><b>ADIB|</b> strong 1Q25; penalized by lack of cash dividends<br/> <b><br/> Weekly Commodities Update</b> <br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key fundamental views for today* STRATEGY| EGX30 should find support in potential US-China trade deal/India-Pakistan ceasefire/EG sovereign CDS compression MACRO| There is room for 100-200 bps policy rate cut on 22 May post April inflation print MACRO| USD/EGP 2025 outlook remains stable at 51-53 amid strong signs of commitment to IMF program ARCC| Coal and sales mix to drive GPM expansion in 2025 SKPC| 1Q-25 results are almost flat y/y and 2Q results will likely remain so on flat HDPE. Time...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key fundamental views for today*</b></p><p><b>STRATEGY| </b>EGX30 should find support in potential US-China trade deal/India-Pakistan ceasefire/EG sovereign CDS compression</p><p><b>MACRO</b>| There is room for 100-200 bps policy rate cut on 22 May post April inflation print</p><p><b>MACRO</b>| USD/EGP 2025 outlook remains stable at 51-53 amid strong signs of commitment to IMF program</p><p><b>ARCC</b>| Coal and sales mix to drive GPM expansion in 2025</p><p><b>SKPC</b>| 1Q-25 results are almost flat y/y and 2Q results will likely remain so on flat HDPE. Time to accumulate as stock trades at low end of historic multiple</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key fundamental views for today*</b></p><p><b>STRATEGY| </b>EGX30 should find support in potential US-China trade deal/India-Pakistan ceasefire/EG sovereign CDS compression</p><p><b>MACRO</b>| There is room for 100-200 bps policy rate cut on 22 May post April inflation print</p><p><b>MACRO</b>| USD/EGP 2025 outlook remains stable at 51-53 amid strong signs of commitment to IMF program</p><p><b>ARCC</b>| Coal and sales mix to drive GPM expansion in 2025</p><p><b>SKPC</b>| 1Q-25 results are almost flat y/y and 2Q results will likely remain so on flat HDPE. Time to accumulate as stock trades at low end of historic multiple</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - BTFH - PRCL  - OIH - CLHO   - prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stated that the fifth review of the IMF loan program will start within few days, according to local press.               Egypt is committed to paying USD725 million to the IMF during the current month of May, and USD962 million in June, after paying USD1.56 billion during 4M2025. The Madbouly government expects to raise USD4-5 bn from selling stakes in 11 state-owned companies during the fiscal year 2025-2026, as a part o...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stated that the fifth review of the IMF loan program will start within few days, according to local press.              </p><p>Egypt is committed to paying USD725 million to the IMF during the current month of May, and USD962 million in June, after paying USD1.56 billion during 4M2025.</p><p>The Madbouly government expects to raise USD4-5 bn from selling stakes in 11 state-owned companies during the fiscal year 2025-2026, as a part of its privatization program.</p><p>The government is putting together new incentive criteria and additional benefits for automakers participating in the Automotive Industry Development Program in a bid to boost local component rates to 65% from 45%. The revised incentive framework introduces a new methodology for calculating local component requirements and value-added metrics. The framework will be presented to Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly before being submitted to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi for final approval.</p><p>The cabinet approved the official rollout of the Universal Health Ins. System in Aswan starting 1 July 2025. As part of the plan, non-emergency medical services will be suspended for uninsured individuals beginning 1 January 2026.</p><p>Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that Egypt is negotiating with Saudi Arabia on joint projects with the Egyptian private sector across different sectors.</p><p>Egypt and Greece signed a strategic partnership yesterday during President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s visit to the country, according to an Ittihadiya statement. The two sides also inked agreements to boost cooperation in a number of fields.</p><p>The Madbouly government increased Exxon Mobil’s production share from the Masry and Cairo offshore concessions to 40%, up from 15%. The government also extended the concessions’ cost recovery period to seven years from five to encourage the company to increase its investments in Egypt’s energy sector.</p><p>Thirty Egyptian companies are considering establishing new factories in Morocco in the coming period, to boost joint investments between the two countries.</p><p>The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but said the risks of higher inflation and unemployment had risen, further clouding the economic outlook as the U.S. central bank grapples with the impact of Trump administration tariff policies.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> achieved impressive YTD sales of over EGP160.0 billion, up 127.0% y/y, driven by the launch of the second phase of SouthMed which generated sales of EGP70.0 billion in one day.</p><p><b>AMOC</b> released 3Q24/25 unaudited financial indicators. Net profit surged to EGP463 million (+18% YoY, +158% QoQ) in 3Q24/25. Over 9M24/25, net profit inclined 5% YoY to EGP1.1 billion. <em>AMOC is currently trading at a FY24/25e PE of 10.7x.</em></p><p><b>EGBE</b> released key financial indicators with 1Q25 standalone bottom line recorded EGP781 million (+26% q/q, +45% y/y, and +14% higher than Al Ahly Pharos Estimates of EGP686 million). EGBE is currently trading at P/E25 of 2.6x and P/B25 of 0.6x. AGM approved the distribution of cash dividends of 0.59/share, which implies a payout ratio of 12% and DY of 3.7%.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stated that the fifth review of the IMF loan program will start within few days, according to local press.              </p><p>Egypt is committed to paying USD725 million to the IMF during the current month of May, and USD962 million in June, after paying USD1.56 billion during 4M2025.</p><p>The Madbouly government expects to raise USD4-5 bn from selling stakes in 11 state-owned companies during the fiscal year 2025-2026, as a part of its privatization program.</p><p>The government is putting together new incentive criteria and additional benefits for automakers participating in the Automotive Industry Development Program in a bid to boost local component rates to 65% from 45%. The revised incentive framework introduces a new methodology for calculating local component requirements and value-added metrics. The framework will be presented to Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly before being submitted to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi for final approval.</p><p>The cabinet approved the official rollout of the Universal Health Ins. System in Aswan starting 1 July 2025. As part of the plan, non-emergency medical services will be suspended for uninsured individuals beginning 1 January 2026.</p><p>Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that Egypt is negotiating with Saudi Arabia on joint projects with the Egyptian private sector across different sectors.</p><p>Egypt and Greece signed a strategic partnership yesterday during President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s visit to the country, according to an Ittihadiya statement. The two sides also inked agreements to boost cooperation in a number of fields.</p><p>The Madbouly government increased Exxon Mobil’s production share from the Masry and Cairo offshore concessions to 40%, up from 15%. The government also extended the concessions’ cost recovery period to seven years from five to encourage the company to increase its investments in Egypt’s energy sector.</p><p>Thirty Egyptian companies are considering establishing new factories in Morocco in the coming period, to boost joint investments between the two countries.</p><p>The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but said the risks of higher inflation and unemployment had risen, further clouding the economic outlook as the U.S. central bank grapples with the impact of Trump administration tariff policies.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> achieved impressive YTD sales of over EGP160.0 billion, up 127.0% y/y, driven by the launch of the second phase of SouthMed which generated sales of EGP70.0 billion in one day.</p><p><b>AMOC</b> released 3Q24/25 unaudited financial indicators. Net profit surged to EGP463 million (+18% YoY, +158% QoQ) in 3Q24/25. Over 9M24/25, net profit inclined 5% YoY to EGP1.1 billion. <em>AMOC is currently trading at a FY24/25e PE of 10.7x.</em></p><p><b>EGBE</b> released key financial indicators with 1Q25 standalone bottom line recorded EGP781 million (+26% q/q, +45% y/y, and +14% higher than Al Ahly Pharos Estimates of EGP686 million). EGBE is currently trading at P/E25 of 2.6x and P/B25 of 0.6x. AGM approved the distribution of cash dividends of 0.59/share, which implies a payout ratio of 12% and DY of 3.7%.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* Net International Reserves inched up to USD48.14 billion at the end of April, up from USD47.76 billion in March. The ascent is driven by a USD1 billion increase in the value of gold component of reserves, driving the reserves up, despite the lower value of foreign currencies which recorded USD34.32 billion down from USD35.14 billion in March. Trump said the US would stop attacking the Houthis in Yemen, as Oman confirmed a "ceasefire" had been reached with the Ira...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>Net International Reserves inched up to USD48.14 billion at the end of April, up from USD47.76 billion in March. The ascent is driven by a USD1 billion increase in the value of gold component of reserves, driving the reserves up, despite the lower value of foreign currencies which recorded USD34.32 billion down from USD35.14 billion in March.</p><p>Trump said the US would stop attacking the Houthis in Yemen, as Oman confirmed a &quot;ceasefire&quot; had been reached with the Iran-backed group for it to stop targeting shipping in the Red Sea.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is looking to collect some EGP722 mn from the incoming stamp tax on EGX transactions in the upcoming fiscal year, as part of a broader plan to collect some EGP 61 bn from stamp duties through various channels, a government source said. The draft law for the implementation of the stamp tax on EGX transactions is currently in its final stages of preparation ahead of being submitted to the House of Representatives for final approval, upon which it would replace the long-delayed capital gains tax on bourse transactions.</p><p>The Tourism Ministry is looking to secure some EGP200 mn to launch the second iteration of the subsidized loan program for hospitality players, Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy said.</p><p>The International Finance Corporation (IFC) plans to invest USD1 bn in Egypt’s agriculture and food industries during 2025, an IFC official said.</p><p>The IFC is seeking to secure USD600 million in financing for the Abydos 2 project, which will be the largest photovoltaic solar power plant in Egypt, equipped with a battery energy storage system, and cost exceeding USD750 million.</p><p>Egypt will host a delegation from the European Commission late in May to finalize negotiations to unlock a tranche of the EUR4 bn grant from the EU. </p><p>Egypt is studying a plan to ramp up imports from Morocco to USD600 mn over the coming period to address the trade imbalance between the two countries.</p><p>Chevron will invest at least USD120 mn in a new exploration concession to explore for oil and gas in the West Star concession in the northeast Mediterranean.</p><p><b>OLFI</b> released 1Q25 financial results, reporting net profit of EGP184 million (+17.2% YoY, -34.8% QoQ). OLFI is currently trading at FY25f P/E of 6.3x.</p><p><b>POUL</b> has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with French firm Avril to manufacture and distribute the “Sanders” and “Golden Horse” brands in Egypt and the Gulf region. The partnership involves investments totaling EGP200 million, with projected annual sales volume reaching 9,000 tons.</p><p>Scatec has kicked off construction of its USD590 million, 1.1 GW Obelisk solar project with 200 MWh of battery energy storage in Nagaa Hammadi. The project will be fully operational in the second half of 2026. The project could cover up to 40% of EGAL’s electricity needs and save more than 15% of the company&apos;s electricity cost. </p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>Net International Reserves inched up to USD48.14 billion at the end of April, up from USD47.76 billion in March. The ascent is driven by a USD1 billion increase in the value of gold component of reserves, driving the reserves up, despite the lower value of foreign currencies which recorded USD34.32 billion down from USD35.14 billion in March.</p><p>Trump said the US would stop attacking the Houthis in Yemen, as Oman confirmed a &quot;ceasefire&quot; had been reached with the Iran-backed group for it to stop targeting shipping in the Red Sea.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is looking to collect some EGP722 mn from the incoming stamp tax on EGX transactions in the upcoming fiscal year, as part of a broader plan to collect some EGP 61 bn from stamp duties through various channels, a government source said. The draft law for the implementation of the stamp tax on EGX transactions is currently in its final stages of preparation ahead of being submitted to the House of Representatives for final approval, upon which it would replace the long-delayed capital gains tax on bourse transactions.</p><p>The Tourism Ministry is looking to secure some EGP200 mn to launch the second iteration of the subsidized loan program for hospitality players, Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy said.</p><p>The International Finance Corporation (IFC) plans to invest USD1 bn in Egypt’s agriculture and food industries during 2025, an IFC official said.</p><p>The IFC is seeking to secure USD600 million in financing for the Abydos 2 project, which will be the largest photovoltaic solar power plant in Egypt, equipped with a battery energy storage system, and cost exceeding USD750 million.</p><p>Egypt will host a delegation from the European Commission late in May to finalize negotiations to unlock a tranche of the EUR4 bn grant from the EU. </p><p>Egypt is studying a plan to ramp up imports from Morocco to USD600 mn over the coming period to address the trade imbalance between the two countries.</p><p>Chevron will invest at least USD120 mn in a new exploration concession to explore for oil and gas in the West Star concession in the northeast Mediterranean.</p><p><b>OLFI</b> released 1Q25 financial results, reporting net profit of EGP184 million (+17.2% YoY, -34.8% QoQ). OLFI is currently trading at FY25f P/E of 6.3x.</p><p><b>POUL</b> has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with French firm Avril to manufacture and distribute the “Sanders” and “Golden Horse” brands in Egypt and the Gulf region. The partnership involves investments totaling EGP200 million, with projected annual sales volume reaching 9,000 tons.</p><p>Scatec has kicked off construction of its USD590 million, 1.1 GW Obelisk solar project with 200 MWh of battery energy storage in Nagaa Hammadi. The project will be fully operational in the second half of 2026. The project could cover up to 40% of EGAL’s electricity needs and save more than 15% of the company&apos;s electricity cost. </p><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE has released the Balance of Payment (BoP)'s performance report for 1HFY2024/25. Key points are: 1) The overall BoP recorded a deficit of USD503 million in 1HFY2024/25, and 2) The current account (CA) deficit has surged by 15% YoY to c. USD11.1 billion.  A team from the International Monetary Fund will begin the fifth review of the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement in Cairo this week. Further details will be communicated at the conclusion of the mission,” IMF Press Officer Angham...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE has released the Balance of Payment (BoP)&apos;s performance report for 1HFY2024/25. Key points are: 1) The overall BoP recorded a deficit of USD503 million in 1HFY2024/25, and 2) The current account (CA) deficit has surged by 15% YoY to c. USD11.1 billion. </p><p>A team from the International Monetary Fund will begin the fifth review of the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement in Cairo this week. Further details will be communicated at the conclusion of the mission,” IMF Press Officer Angham Al Shami said.</p><p>The headline PMI declined from 49.2 in March to 48.5 in April, which was the lowest reading in 2025 so far. The downturn was widely attributed to a weakening of demand at non-oil companies. Lower levels of activity and new work led non-oil companies to rein in purchases of inputs for a second month in a row. Input prices in the non-oil economy rose at their fastest pace in four months in April, however, output prices were unchanged.</p><p>A tranche of the EUR4 bn grant from the EU could land in state coffers within weeks, EU Ambassador to Cairo Angelina Eichhorst told MENA news agency. The financing, part of a broader EUR5 bn macro-financial assistance package agreed in March 2024, was approved by the European Parliament last month.</p><p>The Madbouly government has agreed with Italian energy player Eni to raise the purchase price of new natural gas from onshore areas by 60%, a government official said. The hike will apply to output from sites managed by Agiba — a JV between Eni subsidiary IEOC and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC).</p><p>The state is considering a proposal to allow every family to purchase a residential unit with affordable mortgage terms, including a subsidized interest rate and a repayment period of eight years at most, according to a cabinet statement. The initial plan prohibits selling the properties for a certain period of time.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> achieved remarkable 1Q25 sales of EGP80.2 billion, up 148.4% y/y from an already strong 1Q24 and up 286.4% q/q, putting PHDC on track to achieve its FY25 sales target of EGP200.0 billion, which would imply a 32.4% y/y increase.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> reported 3Q24/25 KPIs. Net profit after tax of EGP2.5 billion in 3Q24/25 (+42% YoY, -19% QoQ), EGP9.9 billion in 9M24/25 (+89% YoY). Bottom line performance was shaped by relatively tight operating margins along with a foreign exchange loss of EGP813 million that hit the P&amp;L in 3Q23/24.  <em>EGAL is currently trading at FY24/25e P/E of 5.5x.</em></p><p> <b>SWDY</b> has acquired a 60% stake in Thomaseen Services to expand into the oil and gas industry. The acquisition consists of Thomassen’s Middle East and Africa business unit, filters manufacturing, and its African business affiliate. </p><p><b>CLHO</b> stated in a press release that it secured all necessary approvals to increase its ownership in Cairo specialized hospital from 57% to 90% of the company&apos;s shares. </p><p><b>ISPH </b>cancelled<b> </b>its plan to transfer el sherouk Pharma hospital to its investment arm &quot;AIM&quot; due to obstacles in issuing the needed licenses and approvals. ISPH added that it plans to exit from the hospital within three years.</p><p><b>EFID</b> BoD approved the sale of a production line and machinery, which have been previously imported by EFID, to Ahramat Al Nile for General Trade and Food Industries-limited liability, located in Iraq, with total amount of USD3.0 million. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE has released the Balance of Payment (BoP)&apos;s performance report for 1HFY2024/25. Key points are: 1) The overall BoP recorded a deficit of USD503 million in 1HFY2024/25, and 2) The current account (CA) deficit has surged by 15% YoY to c. USD11.1 billion. </p><p>A team from the International Monetary Fund will begin the fifth review of the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement in Cairo this week. Further details will be communicated at the conclusion of the mission,” IMF Press Officer Angham Al Shami said.</p><p>The headline PMI declined from 49.2 in March to 48.5 in April, which was the lowest reading in 2025 so far. The downturn was widely attributed to a weakening of demand at non-oil companies. Lower levels of activity and new work led non-oil companies to rein in purchases of inputs for a second month in a row. Input prices in the non-oil economy rose at their fastest pace in four months in April, however, output prices were unchanged.</p><p>A tranche of the EUR4 bn grant from the EU could land in state coffers within weeks, EU Ambassador to Cairo Angelina Eichhorst told MENA news agency. The financing, part of a broader EUR5 bn macro-financial assistance package agreed in March 2024, was approved by the European Parliament last month.</p><p>The Madbouly government has agreed with Italian energy player Eni to raise the purchase price of new natural gas from onshore areas by 60%, a government official said. The hike will apply to output from sites managed by Agiba — a JV between Eni subsidiary IEOC and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC).</p><p>The state is considering a proposal to allow every family to purchase a residential unit with affordable mortgage terms, including a subsidized interest rate and a repayment period of eight years at most, according to a cabinet statement. The initial plan prohibits selling the properties for a certain period of time.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> achieved remarkable 1Q25 sales of EGP80.2 billion, up 148.4% y/y from an already strong 1Q24 and up 286.4% q/q, putting PHDC on track to achieve its FY25 sales target of EGP200.0 billion, which would imply a 32.4% y/y increase.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> reported 3Q24/25 KPIs. Net profit after tax of EGP2.5 billion in 3Q24/25 (+42% YoY, -19% QoQ), EGP9.9 billion in 9M24/25 (+89% YoY). Bottom line performance was shaped by relatively tight operating margins along with a foreign exchange loss of EGP813 million that hit the P&amp;L in 3Q23/24.  <em>EGAL is currently trading at FY24/25e P/E of 5.5x.</em></p><p> <b>SWDY</b> has acquired a 60% stake in Thomaseen Services to expand into the oil and gas industry. The acquisition consists of Thomassen’s Middle East and Africa business unit, filters manufacturing, and its African business affiliate. </p><p><b>CLHO</b> stated in a press release that it secured all necessary approvals to increase its ownership in Cairo specialized hospital from 57% to 90% of the company&apos;s shares. </p><p><b>ISPH </b>cancelled<b> </b>its plan to transfer el sherouk Pharma hospital to its investment arm &quot;AIM&quot; due to obstacles in issuing the needed licenses and approvals. ISPH added that it plans to exit from the hospital within three years.</p><p><b>EFID</b> BoD approved the sale of a production line and machinery, which have been previously imported by EFID, to Ahramat Al Nile for General Trade and Food Industries-limited liability, located in Iraq, with total amount of USD3.0 million. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADQ-owned AD Ports Group has inked a 50-year renewable usufruct agreement with the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) to develop and operate an industrial and logistics zone spanning 20 sqkm in East Port Said.   Net foreign assets in Egypt’s banking sector increased for the third consecutive month to USD15.04 billion in March, up c. 47.5% from February’s USD10.2 billion. Commercial banks recorded their first surplus since August; their n...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADQ-owned AD Ports Group has inked a 50-year renewable usufruct agreement with the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) to develop and operate an industrial and logistics zone spanning 20 sqkm in East Port Said.</p><p> </p><p>Net foreign assets in Egypt’s banking sector increased for the third consecutive month to USD15.04 billion in March, up c. 47.5% from February’s USD10.2 billion. Commercial banks recorded their first surplus since August; their net foreign assets came in at USD2.5 billion in March.</p><p> </p><p>The government is preparing to unveil a revamped export subsidy program that will roughly double support rates across all sectors, introduce new incentives for branded exports, and prioritize higher value-added sectors. The framework is expected to be formally announced soon, come into effect on 1 July, and run through 2028.</p><p>  </p><p>The CBE has plans to issue a record EGP2.2 trillion in t-bills and bonds during the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year, marking a 9.7% q/q increase, to help cover the budget deficit. </p><p> </p><p>The government plans to purchase 8.5 million tons of wheat in the upcoming fiscal year, split between local and imported supply. That is around 300k tons more than FY24/25.</p><p> </p><p>The government plans to implement a number of amendments and measures to increase the expected VAT proceeds during the next fiscal year, by including new sectors in the formal economy and applying the tax to entities previously exempted from it. This comes amid expectations of lower production costs and a further reduction in interest rates.  Sources told press that allowing banks to process customs imports after the official working hours without restrictions will expand the import and export base for investors, which will positively impact VAT revenue.</p><p> </p><p><b>ABUK</b> released 3Q24/25 unaudited financial indicators with net profit came of EGP3.3 billion (-59% YoY, +5% QoQ). This brought 9M24/25 bottom line to EGP7.8 billion (-36% YoY). ABUK is currently trading at FY24/25f PE of 5.0x.</p><p> </p><p><b>EFIC</b> released 1Q25 unaudited standalone results with net profit increasing by 32% YoY (-78% QoQ) to EGP208.9 million. EFIC is currently trading at FY25f PE of 5.2x.</p><p> </p><p><b>ABUK</b> subsidiary North Abu Qir for Agri-Nutrient Company’s Board of Directors approved the establishment of a new company under the name Khaleej Abu Qir for Agri-Nutrient as a private free zone company with an authorized capital of USD100 million and issued and paid-in capital of USD5 million. </p><p> </p><p><b>ABUK</b> subsidiary Global Company for Methanol and its Derivatives’ general assembly approved the liquidation of the company, and the redemption of the shareholder shares in the company’s capital.</p><p> </p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) launched the second phase of SouthMed on the North Coast.</p><p> </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p>|   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 66.9 | <em>-1.6%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 216.7 | <em>2.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 392.5 | -0.6%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 940.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 990.0 | -0.5%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,396.3 | 2.9%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,376.4 | 2.4%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 3,527.0 | <em>0.1%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 93.8 | <em>-1.4%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,795.0 | -2.8%</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADQ-owned AD Ports Group has inked a 50-year renewable usufruct agreement with the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) to develop and operate an industrial and logistics zone spanning 20 sqkm in East Port Said.</p><p> </p><p>Net foreign assets in Egypt’s banking sector increased for the third consecutive month to USD15.04 billion in March, up c. 47.5% from February’s USD10.2 billion. Commercial banks recorded their first surplus since August; their net foreign assets came in at USD2.5 billion in March.</p><p> </p><p>The government is preparing to unveil a revamped export subsidy program that will roughly double support rates across all sectors, introduce new incentives for branded exports, and prioritize higher value-added sectors. The framework is expected to be formally announced soon, come into effect on 1 July, and run through 2028.</p><p>  </p><p>The CBE has plans to issue a record EGP2.2 trillion in t-bills and bonds during the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year, marking a 9.7% q/q increase, to help cover the budget deficit. </p><p> </p><p>The government plans to purchase 8.5 million tons of wheat in the upcoming fiscal year, split between local and imported supply. That is around 300k tons more than FY24/25.</p><p> </p><p>The government plans to implement a number of amendments and measures to increase the expected VAT proceeds during the next fiscal year, by including new sectors in the formal economy and applying the tax to entities previously exempted from it. This comes amid expectations of lower production costs and a further reduction in interest rates.  Sources told press that allowing banks to process customs imports after the official working hours without restrictions will expand the import and export base for investors, which will positively impact VAT revenue.</p><p> </p><p><b>ABUK</b> released 3Q24/25 unaudited financial indicators with net profit came of EGP3.3 billion (-59% YoY, +5% QoQ). This brought 9M24/25 bottom line to EGP7.8 billion (-36% YoY). ABUK is currently trading at FY24/25f PE of 5.0x.</p><p> </p><p><b>EFIC</b> released 1Q25 unaudited standalone results with net profit increasing by 32% YoY (-78% QoQ) to EGP208.9 million. EFIC is currently trading at FY25f PE of 5.2x.</p><p> </p><p><b>ABUK</b> subsidiary North Abu Qir for Agri-Nutrient Company’s Board of Directors approved the establishment of a new company under the name Khaleej Abu Qir for Agri-Nutrient as a private free zone company with an authorized capital of USD100 million and issued and paid-in capital of USD5 million. </p><p> </p><p><b>ABUK</b> subsidiary Global Company for Methanol and its Derivatives’ general assembly approved the liquidation of the company, and the redemption of the shareholder shares in the company’s capital.</p><p> </p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) launched the second phase of SouthMed on the North Coast.</p><p> </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p>|   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 66.9 | <em>-1.6%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 216.7 | <em>2.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 392.5 | -0.6%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 940.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 990.0 | -0.5%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,396.3 | 2.9%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,376.4 | 2.4%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 3,527.0 | <em>0.1%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 93.8 | <em>-1.4%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,795.0 | -2.8%</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tourist arrivals rose 25% y/y in 1Q25 to 3.9 million. Tourism minister expects the 5% y/y increase in 2024 to be followed by an 8% y/y increase in 2025. The House of Representatives will start discussing amendments to the Old Rent Law today. The IMF said in its latest Regional Economic Outlook that “economic activity is expected to pick up but remain modest” this year in Egypt. According to IMF data, public debt fell to 89% of GDP by the end of FY23/24, compared to 95.7% at the end of the pre...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Tourist arrivals rose 25% y/y in 1Q25 to 3.9 million. Tourism minister expects the 5% y/y increase in 2024 to be followed by an 8% y/y increase in 2025.</p><p>The House of Representatives will start discussing amendments to the Old Rent Law today.</p><p>The IMF said in its latest Regional Economic Outlook that “economic activity is expected to pick up but remain modest” this year in Egypt.</p><p>According to IMF data, public debt fell to 89% of GDP by the end of FY23/24, compared to 95.7% at the end of the previous year.</p><p>Fitch Solutions expects Egypt&apos;s economic indicators to gradually improve during the period from the current fiscal year until 2027/2028.</p><p>Net sales of government bonds and treasury bills by foreign investors amounted to approximately USD1.7 billion during the month of April 2025.</p><p>President El Sisi has given the final approval for the revamped Labor Law.</p><p>International oil companies Chevron, Shell, and Eni have submitted offers for exploration blocks in the Mediterranean.</p><p>Eni plans to inject USD1 billion in new investments in the Zohr field.</p><p>Japanese medical device manufacturer JMS, its local agent Interpharm, and the Egyptian Company for Medical Investments will establish a EGP1.4 billion factory for blood collection bags and tubes in Ain Sokhna’s industrial zone.</p><p>Chinese firm XinGaoyi Medical Equipment (XGY) and the Arab African Company for Medical Industries (AACMI) signed a partnership agreement to establish a factory to locally manufacture medical equipment.</p><p>Chinese solar tech company TrinaSolar is looking to increase its solar panel sales in Egypt by 20% y/y in 2025 to reach USD600 million.</p><p><b>CIEB</b> 1Q25 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP1,869 million (-4% q/q, -18% y/y). <em>CIEB is currently trading at P/E25 of 3.1x and P/B25 of 0.9x.</em></p><p><b>SWDY</b> will distribute cash dividends of EGP1.00/share on 15 May 2025 for shareholders on record on 12 May 2025 (DY 1%).</p><p>The Ministry of Finance intends to unify the value-added tax rate on contracting activities at 14% instead of the 5% currently applied to supply and installation works combined. </p><p><b>CIRA</b> released its 2Q24/25 financial results, reporting a net profit of EGP226 million (+20.3% YoY, +26.8% QoQ). <em>CIRA is currently trading at FY24/25f P/E of 29.6x and EV/EBITDA of 7.6x.</em></p><p><b>GBCO</b> plans to introduce three new models of the Chinese automotive brand, Changan, in the Egyptian market during 2H25.</p><p><b>RMDA</b>’s general assembly approved cash dividends of EGP0.11/share to be distributed over two equal installments in June and November. The assembly also approved 0.3:1 bonus shares.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> released financial indicators showing 9M24/25 net profit of EGP5.4 billion, up 31.1% y/y.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> has contracted with independent financial advisor Graviton Financial Advisory for Securities to conduct a study of the fair value of the company&apos;s shares. Upon completion, the extraordinary general assembly will be invited to consider increasing the company&apos;s capital.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tourist arrivals rose 25% y/y in 1Q25 to 3.9 million. Tourism minister expects the 5% y/y increase in 2024 to be followed by an 8% y/y increase in 2025.</p><p>The House of Representatives will start discussing amendments to the Old Rent Law today.</p><p>The IMF said in its latest Regional Economic Outlook that “economic activity is expected to pick up but remain modest” this year in Egypt.</p><p>According to IMF data, public debt fell to 89% of GDP by the end of FY23/24, compared to 95.7% at the end of the previous year.</p><p>Fitch Solutions expects Egypt&apos;s economic indicators to gradually improve during the period from the current fiscal year until 2027/2028.</p><p>Net sales of government bonds and treasury bills by foreign investors amounted to approximately USD1.7 billion during the month of April 2025.</p><p>President El Sisi has given the final approval for the revamped Labor Law.</p><p>International oil companies Chevron, Shell, and Eni have submitted offers for exploration blocks in the Mediterranean.</p><p>Eni plans to inject USD1 billion in new investments in the Zohr field.</p><p>Japanese medical device manufacturer JMS, its local agent Interpharm, and the Egyptian Company for Medical Investments will establish a EGP1.4 billion factory for blood collection bags and tubes in Ain Sokhna’s industrial zone.</p><p>Chinese firm XinGaoyi Medical Equipment (XGY) and the Arab African Company for Medical Industries (AACMI) signed a partnership agreement to establish a factory to locally manufacture medical equipment.</p><p>Chinese solar tech company TrinaSolar is looking to increase its solar panel sales in Egypt by 20% y/y in 2025 to reach USD600 million.</p><p><b>CIEB</b> 1Q25 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP1,869 million (-4% q/q, -18% y/y). <em>CIEB is currently trading at P/E25 of 3.1x and P/B25 of 0.9x.</em></p><p><b>SWDY</b> will distribute cash dividends of EGP1.00/share on 15 May 2025 for shareholders on record on 12 May 2025 (DY 1%).</p><p>The Ministry of Finance intends to unify the value-added tax rate on contracting activities at 14% instead of the 5% currently applied to supply and installation works combined. </p><p><b>CIRA</b> released its 2Q24/25 financial results, reporting a net profit of EGP226 million (+20.3% YoY, +26.8% QoQ). <em>CIRA is currently trading at FY24/25f P/E of 29.6x and EV/EBITDA of 7.6x.</em></p><p><b>GBCO</b> plans to introduce three new models of the Chinese automotive brand, Changan, in the Egyptian market during 2H25.</p><p><b>RMDA</b>’s general assembly approved cash dividends of EGP0.11/share to be distributed over two equal installments in June and November. The assembly also approved 0.3:1 bonus shares.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> released financial indicators showing 9M24/25 net profit of EGP5.4 billion, up 31.1% y/y.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> has contracted with independent financial advisor Graviton Financial Advisory for Securities to conduct a study of the fair value of the company&apos;s shares. Upon completion, the extraordinary general assembly will be invited to consider increasing the company&apos;s capital.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*  Egypt is having to increasingly look to debt to bridge the budget deficit and repay its debt obligations, with the government financing gap in the next fiscal year’s draft budget up by over 25% to EGP 3.6 tn. The widening shortfall is attributed to a fall in non-tax revenues coupled with increased social spending.   The days of investors trudging from government office to government office to get projects off the ground may soon be over, with the state set ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b><br/>Egypt is having to increasingly look to debt to bridge the budget deficit and repay its debt obligations, with the government financing gap in the next fiscal year’s draft budget up by over 25% to EGP 3.6 tn. The widening shortfall is attributed to a fall in non-tax revenues coupled with increased social spending.</p><p> </p><p>The days of investors trudging from government office to government office to get projects off the ground may soon be over, with the state set to launch its in-the-works online unified licensing platform next month.</p><p> </p><p>The exchange rate of the USD against the EGP fell below EGP 51 this week, as US reduced customs duties began to bring out relief for the market. The rebound in the value of the EGP is down to an increase in foreign investment inflows, a senior banking source said.</p><p> </p><p>The Deputy Minister of Electricity, revealed that investments in the project to export Egyptian electricity from renewable energy sources will range between USD15 and USD20 billion, adding that the government recently completed preliminary studies for the project and is in the process of conducting detailed and final studies in cooperation with the Emirati company K&amp;K.</p><p> </p><p>The number of tourists arriving to Egypt increased by 25% year-on-year during 1Q2025, reaching 3.9 million tourists.</p><p> </p><p>The CBE withdrew EGP740.85 billion through the weekly open market auction, with an annual return of 25.5% and for a period of 7 days.</p><p> </p><p>ExxonMobil is seeking to sell its only gas discovery in Egypt, Nefertari-1, as it believes the discovery does not fit within its portfolio in terms of the reserves required to begin development and production operations, as it focuses on discoveries with reserves exceeding 4 trillion cubic feet of gas.</p><p> </p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) is in advanced stages of negotiations to develop a mixed-use project on a 14.0 million sqm land plot southwest of Baghdad in Iraq. The project is expected to host around 45k mixed-use units and generate sales of around USD17.0 billion and recurring income of over USD1.5 billion per year upon completion. TMGH expects to receive the land by the end of 2025.</p><p>               </p><p><b>SUGR</b> released 1Q25 financial indicators, with net profit reaching EGP315 million (+45.3% YoY. +8.7% QoQ). SUGR is currently trading at FY25f P/E of 4.9x.</p><p> </p><p><b>SWDY</b> stated they haven&apos;t signed new industrial projects in Iraq, but they are still studying some potential ventures.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b><br/>Egypt is having to increasingly look to debt to bridge the budget deficit and repay its debt obligations, with the government financing gap in the next fiscal year’s draft budget up by over 25% to EGP 3.6 tn. The widening shortfall is attributed to a fall in non-tax revenues coupled with increased social spending.</p><p> </p><p>The days of investors trudging from government office to government office to get projects off the ground may soon be over, with the state set to launch its in-the-works online unified licensing platform next month.</p><p> </p><p>The exchange rate of the USD against the EGP fell below EGP 51 this week, as US reduced customs duties began to bring out relief for the market. The rebound in the value of the EGP is down to an increase in foreign investment inflows, a senior banking source said.</p><p> </p><p>The Deputy Minister of Electricity, revealed that investments in the project to export Egyptian electricity from renewable energy sources will range between USD15 and USD20 billion, adding that the government recently completed preliminary studies for the project and is in the process of conducting detailed and final studies in cooperation with the Emirati company K&amp;K.</p><p> </p><p>The number of tourists arriving to Egypt increased by 25% year-on-year during 1Q2025, reaching 3.9 million tourists.</p><p> </p><p>The CBE withdrew EGP740.85 billion through the weekly open market auction, with an annual return of 25.5% and for a period of 7 days.</p><p> </p><p>ExxonMobil is seeking to sell its only gas discovery in Egypt, Nefertari-1, as it believes the discovery does not fit within its portfolio in terms of the reserves required to begin development and production operations, as it focuses on discoveries with reserves exceeding 4 trillion cubic feet of gas.</p><p> </p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) is in advanced stages of negotiations to develop a mixed-use project on a 14.0 million sqm land plot southwest of Baghdad in Iraq. The project is expected to host around 45k mixed-use units and generate sales of around USD17.0 billion and recurring income of over USD1.5 billion per year upon completion. TMGH expects to receive the land by the end of 2025.</p><p>               </p><p><b>SUGR</b> released 1Q25 financial indicators, with net profit reaching EGP315 million (+45.3% YoY. +8.7% QoQ). SUGR is currently trading at FY25f P/E of 4.9x.</p><p> </p><p><b>SWDY</b> stated they haven&apos;t signed new industrial projects in Iraq, but they are still studying some potential ventures.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[China’s Wu’an Xin Feng has kicked off construction on its planned USD1.7 bn integrated industrial complex in Ain Sokhna’s Industrial Zone, the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) said in a statement. The two-phase complex being built by the company’s Egyptian arm Xin Feng Egypt Steel will be completed over a five-year period and create 8k direct jobs. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is putting together USD300 mn in budget support for Egypt, Planning and International Cooperation...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>China’s Wu’an Xin Feng has kicked off construction on its planned USD1.7 bn integrated industrial complex in Ain Sokhna’s Industrial Zone, the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) said in a statement. The two-phase complex being built by the company’s Egyptian arm Xin Feng Egypt Steel will be completed over a five-year period and create 8k direct jobs.</p><p>The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is putting together USD300 mn in budget support for Egypt, Planning and International Cooperation Minister Rania Al Mashat said. The agreement is expected to be finalized by June, Al Mashat said, adding that negotiations have been completed.</p><p>Kuwait’s Bukhamseen Holding plans to invest between EGP30-40 bn in Egypt over the coming two years, Asharq Business reports. The investment ticket, currently equivalent to USD590.0-786.6 mn at today’s exchange rate, will go toward several sectors, with a focus on hospitality.</p><p>Five Arab and foreign investment funds are negotiating with the Egyptian government to acquire strategic stakes in government hospitals and pharmaceutical companies that were recently listed as part of the IPO program, according to government sources. They added that Emirati and Saudi companies are the most interested in the Egyptian pharmaceutical market, and they expect the coming period to witness major acquisitions in this sector.</p><p>Egypt’s non-oil trade deficit narrowed by 27.7% y-o-y in 1Q 2025 to USD6.3 bn, according to a government document. This was supported by a 27% y-o-y rise in non-oil merchandise exports, reaching USD12.7 bn, up from USD10.0 bn.</p><p>The overall state budget deficit decreased during 8M FY2024/25 to EGP879.3 billion, 5.1% of GDP, compared to EGP898 billion, equivalent to 6.5% of GDP, during the same period of the previous year. This was due to a 32.8% growth in general revenues to EGP1.442 trillion, compared to EGP1.086 trillion.</p><p>The central bank sold USD984.9 mn in one-year USD-denominated t-bills yesterday at an average yield of 4.25%, surpassing its USD950.0 mn target, according to data on its website. The issuance will go toward refinancing an outstanding debt worth USD950 mn.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> is negotiating with the Iraqi government to develop an administrative project in Baghdad, with the project expected to cost over USD10.0 billion and cover a land area of 35.0 million sqm. The final agreement is expected to be reached by the beginning of 2026.</p><p><b>OCDI</b> reported annually solid 1Q25 revenue of EGP2.8 billion, up 50.0% y/y and down 20.5% q/q, and net profit of EGP950.7 million, up 143.7% y/y and down 40.3% q/q.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> expects ASEC Mining&apos;s (ASCOM) disclosed impairment, amounting to EGP320.5 million, will have a negative impact on CCAP&apos;s consolidated net profit on 31 December 2024 of c. EGP190.6 million. Noting that the impairment has been booked until the legal proceedings, which may result in the return of the pledged shares or their value, are completed. </p><p><b>EFID</b> plans to invest EGP1.0 billion in 2025 to expand its production capacity.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 66.9 | <em>-1.6%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 216.7 | <em>2.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 392.5 | -0.6%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 940.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 990.0 | -0.5%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,396.3 | 2.9%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,376.4 | 2.4%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 3,527.0 | <em>0.1%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 93.8 | <em>-1.4%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,795.0 | -2.8%</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>China’s Wu’an Xin Feng has kicked off construction on its planned USD1.7 bn integrated industrial complex in Ain Sokhna’s Industrial Zone, the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) said in a statement. The two-phase complex being built by the company’s Egyptian arm Xin Feng Egypt Steel will be completed over a five-year period and create 8k direct jobs.</p><p>The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is putting together USD300 mn in budget support for Egypt, Planning and International Cooperation Minister Rania Al Mashat said. The agreement is expected to be finalized by June, Al Mashat said, adding that negotiations have been completed.</p><p>Kuwait’s Bukhamseen Holding plans to invest between EGP30-40 bn in Egypt over the coming two years, Asharq Business reports. The investment ticket, currently equivalent to USD590.0-786.6 mn at today’s exchange rate, will go toward several sectors, with a focus on hospitality.</p><p>Five Arab and foreign investment funds are negotiating with the Egyptian government to acquire strategic stakes in government hospitals and pharmaceutical companies that were recently listed as part of the IPO program, according to government sources. They added that Emirati and Saudi companies are the most interested in the Egyptian pharmaceutical market, and they expect the coming period to witness major acquisitions in this sector.</p><p>Egypt’s non-oil trade deficit narrowed by 27.7% y-o-y in 1Q 2025 to USD6.3 bn, according to a government document. This was supported by a 27% y-o-y rise in non-oil merchandise exports, reaching USD12.7 bn, up from USD10.0 bn.</p><p>The overall state budget deficit decreased during 8M FY2024/25 to EGP879.3 billion, 5.1% of GDP, compared to EGP898 billion, equivalent to 6.5% of GDP, during the same period of the previous year. This was due to a 32.8% growth in general revenues to EGP1.442 trillion, compared to EGP1.086 trillion.</p><p>The central bank sold USD984.9 mn in one-year USD-denominated t-bills yesterday at an average yield of 4.25%, surpassing its USD950.0 mn target, according to data on its website. The issuance will go toward refinancing an outstanding debt worth USD950 mn.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> is negotiating with the Iraqi government to develop an administrative project in Baghdad, with the project expected to cost over USD10.0 billion and cover a land area of 35.0 million sqm. The final agreement is expected to be reached by the beginning of 2026.</p><p><b>OCDI</b> reported annually solid 1Q25 revenue of EGP2.8 billion, up 50.0% y/y and down 20.5% q/q, and net profit of EGP950.7 million, up 143.7% y/y and down 40.3% q/q.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> expects ASEC Mining&apos;s (ASCOM) disclosed impairment, amounting to EGP320.5 million, will have a negative impact on CCAP&apos;s consolidated net profit on 31 December 2024 of c. EGP190.6 million. Noting that the impairment has been booked until the legal proceedings, which may result in the return of the pledged shares or their value, are completed. </p><p><b>EFID</b> plans to invest EGP1.0 billion in 2025 to expand its production capacity.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 66.9 | <em>-1.6%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 216.7 | <em>2.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 392.5 | -0.6%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 940.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 990.0 | -0.5%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,396.3 | 2.9%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,376.4 | 2.4%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 3,527.0 | <em>0.1%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 93.8 | <em>-1.4%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,795.0 | -2.8%</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We published this morning our earnings expectations sheet for companies under coverage in 1Q25/FY25, with the following key conclusions: In FY25, aggregated net profit is expected to increase 10% YoYStocks that are expected to witness a shift from net loss to net profit YoY in 1Q25: ORHD and EGCHStocks that are expected to witness a spike (&gt;80%) in net profit growth YoY in 1Q25: MBSC, CNFN, FAIT, MCQE, and ARCC. (sorted from highest rise in net profit)Stocks trading at P/E 2025 less than 5...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>We published this morning our earnings expectations sheet for companies under coverage in 1Q25/FY25, with the following key conclusions:</b></p><ul><li>In FY25, aggregated net profit is expected to increase 10% YoY</li><li>Stocks that are expected to witness a shift from net loss to net profit YoY in 1Q25: ORHD and EGCH</li><li>Stocks that are expected to witness a spike (&gt;80%) in net profit growth YoY in 1Q25: MBSC, CNFN, FAIT, MCQE, and ARCC. (sorted from highest rise in net profit)</li><li>Stocks trading at P/E 2025 less than 5x: CCAP, EGBE, CICH, ADIB, and CANA. (sorted from lowest P/E)</li></ul><p><em>Please refer to our sheet published this morning for detailed earnings expectations and trading multiples.</em></p><p>Egypt’s total local and foreign debt repayment obligations are projected to jump around 30% to EGP2.1 trillion in the next fiscal year, up from an estimated EGP1.6 trillion for FY24/25.</p><p>The Finance Ministry intends to issue new local debt instruments worth EGP1.5 trillion in the upcoming fiscal year, up from EGP1.2 trillion in the current fiscal year, as part of the government&apos;s plan to raise spending on social welfare and narrow the budget deficit.</p><p>Egypt is among six Arab countries set to face a significant impact from Trump’s tariff regime, assuming the tariff measures are fully implemented, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) said in a policy brief. A significant impact is defined as at least 5% of a country’s global exports going to the US.</p><p>The state is working to liberalize the country’s electricity market by 2026, along with restructuring the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) and its separation from the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC).</p><p>Federation of Egyptian Industries delegation is in Riyadh to talk investment in the Kingdom during a three-day business forum that wraps tomorrow. </p><p>The government has estimated the financial allocations needed to import LNG and diesel shipments to meet the country&apos;s fuel needs during FY25/26 at approximately USD9.5 billion, compared to more than USD6 billion spent so far this year.</p><p>President El-Sisi approved a USD500 million loan agreement from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to finance the Development Policy Financing for Resilience program.</p><p>Scatec’s 1 GW Obelisk solar plant will be connected to the grid by 220 kV transmission lines built under a contract between the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) with the consortium of Kharafi National and Power Ring. <em>The project is planned to power </em><b><em>EGAL</em></b><em>’s aluminum complex in Nagaa Hammadi.</em> </p><p><b>CCAP</b>&apos;s United Foundries Company is planning to invest up to USD10 million in a new foundry in Helwan focusing on producing castings for the gold mining and cement industries, adding some 40k tons to the company’s production capacity and bringing total output to around 70k tons annually.</p><p>Hilton will open two new hotels in the New Capital. The two hotels, Hilton Cairo New Capital Downtown and Hilton Garden Inn Cairo New Capital Downtown, are scheduled to open in 2028.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>We published this morning our earnings expectations sheet for companies under coverage in 1Q25/FY25, with the following key conclusions:</b></p><ul><li>In FY25, aggregated net profit is expected to increase 10% YoY</li><li>Stocks that are expected to witness a shift from net loss to net profit YoY in 1Q25: ORHD and EGCH</li><li>Stocks that are expected to witness a spike (&gt;80%) in net profit growth YoY in 1Q25: MBSC, CNFN, FAIT, MCQE, and ARCC. (sorted from highest rise in net profit)</li><li>Stocks trading at P/E 2025 less than 5x: CCAP, EGBE, CICH, ADIB, and CANA. (sorted from lowest P/E)</li></ul><p><em>Please refer to our sheet published this morning for detailed earnings expectations and trading multiples.</em></p><p>Egypt’s total local and foreign debt repayment obligations are projected to jump around 30% to EGP2.1 trillion in the next fiscal year, up from an estimated EGP1.6 trillion for FY24/25.</p><p>The Finance Ministry intends to issue new local debt instruments worth EGP1.5 trillion in the upcoming fiscal year, up from EGP1.2 trillion in the current fiscal year, as part of the government&apos;s plan to raise spending on social welfare and narrow the budget deficit.</p><p>Egypt is among six Arab countries set to face a significant impact from Trump’s tariff regime, assuming the tariff measures are fully implemented, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) said in a policy brief. A significant impact is defined as at least 5% of a country’s global exports going to the US.</p><p>The state is working to liberalize the country’s electricity market by 2026, along with restructuring the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) and its separation from the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC).</p><p>Federation of Egyptian Industries delegation is in Riyadh to talk investment in the Kingdom during a three-day business forum that wraps tomorrow. </p><p>The government has estimated the financial allocations needed to import LNG and diesel shipments to meet the country&apos;s fuel needs during FY25/26 at approximately USD9.5 billion, compared to more than USD6 billion spent so far this year.</p><p>President El-Sisi approved a USD500 million loan agreement from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to finance the Development Policy Financing for Resilience program.</p><p>Scatec’s 1 GW Obelisk solar plant will be connected to the grid by 220 kV transmission lines built under a contract between the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) with the consortium of Kharafi National and Power Ring. <em>The project is planned to power </em><b><em>EGAL</em></b><em>’s aluminum complex in Nagaa Hammadi.</em> </p><p><b>CCAP</b>&apos;s United Foundries Company is planning to invest up to USD10 million in a new foundry in Helwan focusing on producing castings for the gold mining and cement industries, adding some 40k tons to the company’s production capacity and bringing total output to around 70k tons annually.</p><p>Hilton will open two new hotels in the New Capital. The two hotels, Hilton Cairo New Capital Downtown and Hilton Garden Inn Cairo New Capital Downtown, are scheduled to open in 2028.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The World Bank sees the Egyptian economy growing at a 3.8% y/y clip during the fiscal year 2024-2025, raising its outlook 0.3 percentage points from its 3.5% forecast in October.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is considering exempting imported auto parts used in manufacturing from the 3% state development fee, to instead collect the fees upon commercial sales and during license renewals, following a proposal from car manufacturers, a government source said.</p><p>Egypt’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.6% of the total workforce in 2024, down 0.4 percentage points from 2023, according to data from CAPMAS.</p><p>The Finance Ministry has issued a guide clarifying the eligibility criteria, obligations, and penalties under the newly approved tax code as well as the dispute-resolution mechanism that it outlines. SMEs will be taxed on their turnover, eliminating arguments with tax inspectors over expenses. The rates are ranges from 0.4% for companies with annual revenues below EGP500k; and 1.5% for revenues between EGP10 million and less than EGP20 million.</p><p>Trump is demanding that American military and commercial vessels pass the Suez Canal and Panama canal “free of charge”. </p><p>The Transport Ministry is offering up 23 dry ports and logistic zones investment projects, it said in a statement. </p><p>Twenty French companies have begun serious negotiations with the Egyptian government to establish various projects in the Egyptian market, as part of their strategy to expand beyond their country&apos;s borders.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) is anticipating total investments of more than USD90 billion in the green hydrogen industry, according to the zone&apos;s Vice President. </p><p>Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, Osama Rabie, revealed that the Authority aims to restore approximately 70% of the number of ships that used the Canal by 2023.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The World Bank sees the Egyptian economy growing at a 3.8% y/y clip during the fiscal year 2024-2025, raising its outlook 0.3 percentage points from its 3.5% forecast in October.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is considering exempting imported auto parts used in manufacturing from the 3% state development fee, to instead collect the fees upon commercial sales and during license renewals, following a proposal from car manufacturers, a government source said.</p><p>Egypt’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.6% of the total workforce in 2024, down 0.4 percentage points from 2023, according to data from CAPMAS.</p><p>The Finance Ministry has issued a guide clarifying the eligibility criteria, obligations, and penalties under the newly approved tax code as well as the dispute-resolution mechanism that it outlines. SMEs will be taxed on their turnover, eliminating arguments with tax inspectors over expenses. The rates are ranges from 0.4% for companies with annual revenues below EGP500k; and 1.5% for revenues between EGP10 million and less than EGP20 million.</p><p>Trump is demanding that American military and commercial vessels pass the Suez Canal and Panama canal “free of charge”. </p><p>The Transport Ministry is offering up 23 dry ports and logistic zones investment projects, it said in a statement. </p><p>Twenty French companies have begun serious negotiations with the Egyptian government to establish various projects in the Egyptian market, as part of their strategy to expand beyond their country&apos;s borders.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) is anticipating total investments of more than USD90 billion in the green hydrogen industry, according to the zone&apos;s Vice President. </p><p>Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, Osama Rabie, revealed that the Authority aims to restore approximately 70% of the number of ships that used the Canal by 2023.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*   The IMF raised Egypt’s economic growth to 3.8% YoY this fiscal year, up 0.2pps from its January forecast. Its projection for the coming fiscal year was also up, likewise coming in 0.2pps higher from its previous projection to 4.3% YoY. The IMF also sees inflation continuing to dip this fiscal year to a monthly average of 19.7% YoY.   The IMF forecasts global growth to log 2.8% in 2025, down 0.5 percentage point from previous estimates. Growth is expec...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b><br/> The IMF raised Egypt’s economic growth to 3.8% YoY this fiscal year, up 0.2pps from its January forecast. Its projection for the coming fiscal year was also up, likewise coming in 0.2pps higher from its previous projection to 4.3% YoY. The IMF also sees inflation continuing to dip this fiscal year to a monthly average of 19.7% YoY.</p><p> </p><p>The IMF forecasts global growth to log 2.8% in 2025, down 0.5 percentage point from previous estimates. Growth is expected to edge up to 3.0% in 2026, though this remains below the IMF’s earlier projections at 3.3%.</p><p> </p><p>Kuwait is considering converting its c. USD4 billion deposits at the CBE into direct investments similar to the &quot;Ras Al-Hikma&quot; one.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum aims to gasify 1.6 billion cubic feet per day of imported LNG starting next June through three to four gasification vessels, an increase of approximately 1.2 billion cubic feet compared to the quantities gasified during the winter of approximately 300 to 400 million cubic feet per day.</p><p> </p><p>The Finance Ministry is planning to introduce amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law that would scale back exemptions on sugar. Also, on the VAT exemption chopping block are training services, along with soap detergents. </p><p> </p><p>The Finance Ministry raised its target for cigarette tax revenues to EGP111.7 bn, up from EGP95 bn this year. The first tax-driven price hike for cigarettes — a 12.5% increase — is slated for November, with no earlier adjustment expected unless diesel or fuel prices climb, according to the head of the Federation of Egyptian Industries’ tobacco division.</p><p> </p><p>Three Chinese business delegations are headed to Cairo next month to discuss investment across multiple sectors. </p><p> </p><p>Moroccan multinational outsourcing player Intelcia has inaugurated a new regional headquarters in Sheikh Zayed.</p><p> </p><p><b>MICH</b> posted 9M24/25 key indicators recording a 15% YoY drop in bottom line to EGP428.3 million on lower FX gains despite a 19% YoY growth in revenue to EGP781.9 million.</p><p> </p><p><b>ORWE</b>’s subsidiary Oriental Industrial Projects (OIP) wants to set up a EGP300 mn SME-focussed complex in Ain Sokhna. The complex will house 20 industrial units and wrap up construction in 2025.</p><p> </p><p><b>ETEL</b> revised its 2024 dividends’ distribution date to 23rd of April 2025, instead of 24th of April 2025.</p><p> </p><p><b>EGTS</b>’s next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is on 1 July 2025.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b><br/> The IMF raised Egypt’s economic growth to 3.8% YoY this fiscal year, up 0.2pps from its January forecast. Its projection for the coming fiscal year was also up, likewise coming in 0.2pps higher from its previous projection to 4.3% YoY. The IMF also sees inflation continuing to dip this fiscal year to a monthly average of 19.7% YoY.</p><p> </p><p>The IMF forecasts global growth to log 2.8% in 2025, down 0.5 percentage point from previous estimates. Growth is expected to edge up to 3.0% in 2026, though this remains below the IMF’s earlier projections at 3.3%.</p><p> </p><p>Kuwait is considering converting its c. USD4 billion deposits at the CBE into direct investments similar to the &quot;Ras Al-Hikma&quot; one.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum aims to gasify 1.6 billion cubic feet per day of imported LNG starting next June through three to four gasification vessels, an increase of approximately 1.2 billion cubic feet compared to the quantities gasified during the winter of approximately 300 to 400 million cubic feet per day.</p><p> </p><p>The Finance Ministry is planning to introduce amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law that would scale back exemptions on sugar. Also, on the VAT exemption chopping block are training services, along with soap detergents. </p><p> </p><p>The Finance Ministry raised its target for cigarette tax revenues to EGP111.7 bn, up from EGP95 bn this year. The first tax-driven price hike for cigarettes — a 12.5% increase — is slated for November, with no earlier adjustment expected unless diesel or fuel prices climb, according to the head of the Federation of Egyptian Industries’ tobacco division.</p><p> </p><p>Three Chinese business delegations are headed to Cairo next month to discuss investment across multiple sectors. </p><p> </p><p>Moroccan multinational outsourcing player Intelcia has inaugurated a new regional headquarters in Sheikh Zayed.</p><p> </p><p><b>MICH</b> posted 9M24/25 key indicators recording a 15% YoY drop in bottom line to EGP428.3 million on lower FX gains despite a 19% YoY growth in revenue to EGP781.9 million.</p><p> </p><p><b>ORWE</b>’s subsidiary Oriental Industrial Projects (OIP) wants to set up a EGP300 mn SME-focussed complex in Ain Sokhna. The complex will house 20 industrial units and wrap up construction in 2025.</p><p> </p><p><b>ETEL</b> revised its 2024 dividends’ distribution date to 23rd of April 2025, instead of 24th of April 2025.</p><p> </p><p><b>EGTS</b>’s next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is on 1 July 2025.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Monetary Policy Committee decided on Thursday to cut policy rates by 225 basis points to 25% and 26% for overnight deposit and overnight lending rates respectively.  The government is planning to replace many of the various fees charged by different entities with a single unified additional tax on net income, which aims to streamline the tax system and reduce the administrative burden on businesses.  Saudi-owned agribusiness and Alkhorayef Group subsidiary Rakhaa for Agricultura...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Monetary Policy Committee decided on Thursday to cut policy rates by 225 basis points to 25% and 26% for overnight deposit and overnight lending rates respectively. </p><p>The government is planning to replace many of the various fees charged by different entities with a single unified additional tax on net income, which aims to streamline the tax system and reduce the administrative burden on businesses. </p><p>Saudi-owned agribusiness and Alkhorayef Group subsidiary Rakhaa for Agricultural Investment and Development is planning to list 30% of its shares on the EGX in a secondary offering in 2H 2025, Alkhorayef’s Managing Director Abdullah Alkhorayef said.</p><p>Chevron’s Red Sea exit is now official, with statements from the US energy giant and the Oil Ministry confirming that it has withdrawn from its 45% stake in Red Sea Block 1, citing the lack of energy finds. </p><p>The African Development Bank (AfDB) plans to funnel USD300 mn into Egypt’s private sector this year, Planning and International Cooperation Minister Rania Al Mashat said.</p><p>More than 115 companies in the pharmaceutical and building materials sectors have submitted applications to the Industrial Development Authority to obtain financing totaling more than EGP8.5 billion, as part of the first phase of the initiative to finance priority industrial sectors at a 15% interest rate, according to officials from the Federation of Egyptian Industries.</p><p>An official at the Ministry of Agriculture said that Egypt will not need to import sugar starting next year, after local production reached record-highs.</p><p><b>COMI</b> announced that it will cut interest rates on its savings accounts and its certificates of deposits (CDs) by 225 bps, starting today. </p><p><b>MASR</b> AGM approved the distribution of cash dividends of EGP0.25/share (DY of 5.5%) to be distributed over two installments in May and October 2025.</p><p><b>EGCH</b> resumes operations at its ferrosilicon plant in Aswan, following a five-year hiatus. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Monetary Policy Committee decided on Thursday to cut policy rates by 225 basis points to 25% and 26% for overnight deposit and overnight lending rates respectively. </p><p>The government is planning to replace many of the various fees charged by different entities with a single unified additional tax on net income, which aims to streamline the tax system and reduce the administrative burden on businesses. </p><p>Saudi-owned agribusiness and Alkhorayef Group subsidiary Rakhaa for Agricultural Investment and Development is planning to list 30% of its shares on the EGX in a secondary offering in 2H 2025, Alkhorayef’s Managing Director Abdullah Alkhorayef said.</p><p>Chevron’s Red Sea exit is now official, with statements from the US energy giant and the Oil Ministry confirming that it has withdrawn from its 45% stake in Red Sea Block 1, citing the lack of energy finds. </p><p>The African Development Bank (AfDB) plans to funnel USD300 mn into Egypt’s private sector this year, Planning and International Cooperation Minister Rania Al Mashat said.</p><p>More than 115 companies in the pharmaceutical and building materials sectors have submitted applications to the Industrial Development Authority to obtain financing totaling more than EGP8.5 billion, as part of the first phase of the initiative to finance priority industrial sectors at a 15% interest rate, according to officials from the Federation of Egyptian Industries.</p><p>An official at the Ministry of Agriculture said that Egypt will not need to import sugar starting next year, after local production reached record-highs.</p><p><b>COMI</b> announced that it will cut interest rates on its savings accounts and its certificates of deposits (CDs) by 225 bps, starting today. </p><p><b>MASR</b> AGM approved the distribution of cash dividends of EGP0.25/share (DY of 5.5%) to be distributed over two installments in May and October 2025.</p><p><b>EGCH</b> resumes operations at its ferrosilicon plant in Aswan, following a five-year hiatus. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The MPC is scheduled to meet later today to decide on interest rates. We believe the CBE has the room to ease by up to 200 bps in its meeting today. The Finance Ministry has more than doubled its target for international debt issuances in the draft budget for the next fiscal year, coming in at a total of EGP400 billion (USD8 billion), up from EGP150 billion (USD3 billion) in the current fiscal year, according to official figures.  Remittances from Egyptians abroad continued their upward ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The MPC is scheduled to meet later today to decide on interest rates. <em>We believe the CBE has the room to ease by up to 200 bps in its meeting today.</em></p><p>The Finance Ministry has more than doubled its target for international debt issuances in the draft budget for the next fiscal year, coming in at a total of EGP400 billion (USD8 billion), up from EGP150 billion (USD3 billion) in the current fiscal year, according to official figures. </p><p>Remittances from Egyptians abroad continued their upward pace at the start of the year, rising 83.2% y-o-y to USD2.9 billion in January, according to a statement from the CBE.  </p><p>The Finance Ministry expects Suez Canal revenues from transit fees to almost double to USD6.3 billion in the budget draft for FY25/26, compared to USD3.7 billion estimated in the current fiscal year. </p><p>Suez Canal revenues reached USD3.99 billion in 2024, a 61% decrease compared to USD10.25 billion in 2023, due to lower tonnage, impacted by Red Sea disruptions. </p><p>Property developer Landmark for Real Estate Development (LMD) is in talks with the Egyptian government to develop a new USD4 billion mixed-use project in Cairo, Managing Partner Hamad Al Abbar said.</p><p>Chevron — the operator of the last active exploration block in the Red Sea — is reportedly on its way out of the block it operates, Asharq Business reported, citing an unnamed government source. </p><p>Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib and Tunisian Prime Minister Sara Zaafarani discussed putting into motion a proposal to establish a joint bank to facilitate investment and trade between the nations, according to a ministry statement.</p><p>Petroleum products&apos; subsidies increased by about EGP28 billion during the 9M24/25, reaching EGP104.9 billion, compared to EGP76.3 billion in the comparable period a year before.</p><p><b>MBSC </b>attributable bottom line recorded an impressive EGP495.0 million (+295% YoY, +199% QoQ) during 4Q24, bringing FY24 attributable bottom line to EGP833.5 million (+126% YoY). Enhanced profitability came on the back of sturdy revenue growth and operating margin expansion that trickled down to bottom line. <em>MBSC is trading at FY25e P/E of 8.4x. </em></p><p><b>MBSC </b>BoD approved a capital decrease through the cancellation of treasury shares amounting to 6.1 million shares at a value of EGP61.1 million, resulting in issued and paid-in capital of EGP550.2 million.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> will distribute cash dividends of EGP15.00/share over three equal tranches on 30 April, 20 August, and 30 September 2025, for shareholders on record on 27 April 2025. This implies a dividend yield of 10% and a payout ratio of 62% of FY24 earnings. </p><p><b>MFPC</b> will distribute cash dividends of EGP1.00/share on 7 May 2025 and EGP2.50/share on 30 September 2025 for shareholders on record on 4 May 2025. DPS totals EGP3.50/share for FY24, implying a dividend yield of 8% and a payout ratio of 48% of FY24 earnings.</p><p><b>OCDI</b> intends to sign a co-development agreement with Midar in 3Q25 to develop a 4.2 million sqm land plot in East Cairo.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The MPC is scheduled to meet later today to decide on interest rates. <em>We believe the CBE has the room to ease by up to 200 bps in its meeting today.</em></p><p>The Finance Ministry has more than doubled its target for international debt issuances in the draft budget for the next fiscal year, coming in at a total of EGP400 billion (USD8 billion), up from EGP150 billion (USD3 billion) in the current fiscal year, according to official figures. </p><p>Remittances from Egyptians abroad continued their upward pace at the start of the year, rising 83.2% y-o-y to USD2.9 billion in January, according to a statement from the CBE.  </p><p>The Finance Ministry expects Suez Canal revenues from transit fees to almost double to USD6.3 billion in the budget draft for FY25/26, compared to USD3.7 billion estimated in the current fiscal year. </p><p>Suez Canal revenues reached USD3.99 billion in 2024, a 61% decrease compared to USD10.25 billion in 2023, due to lower tonnage, impacted by Red Sea disruptions. </p><p>Property developer Landmark for Real Estate Development (LMD) is in talks with the Egyptian government to develop a new USD4 billion mixed-use project in Cairo, Managing Partner Hamad Al Abbar said.</p><p>Chevron — the operator of the last active exploration block in the Red Sea — is reportedly on its way out of the block it operates, Asharq Business reported, citing an unnamed government source. </p><p>Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib and Tunisian Prime Minister Sara Zaafarani discussed putting into motion a proposal to establish a joint bank to facilitate investment and trade between the nations, according to a ministry statement.</p><p>Petroleum products&apos; subsidies increased by about EGP28 billion during the 9M24/25, reaching EGP104.9 billion, compared to EGP76.3 billion in the comparable period a year before.</p><p><b>MBSC </b>attributable bottom line recorded an impressive EGP495.0 million (+295% YoY, +199% QoQ) during 4Q24, bringing FY24 attributable bottom line to EGP833.5 million (+126% YoY). Enhanced profitability came on the back of sturdy revenue growth and operating margin expansion that trickled down to bottom line. <em>MBSC is trading at FY25e P/E of 8.4x. </em></p><p><b>MBSC </b>BoD approved a capital decrease through the cancellation of treasury shares amounting to 6.1 million shares at a value of EGP61.1 million, resulting in issued and paid-in capital of EGP550.2 million.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> will distribute cash dividends of EGP15.00/share over three equal tranches on 30 April, 20 August, and 30 September 2025, for shareholders on record on 27 April 2025. This implies a dividend yield of 10% and a payout ratio of 62% of FY24 earnings. </p><p><b>MFPC</b> will distribute cash dividends of EGP1.00/share on 7 May 2025 and EGP2.50/share on 30 September 2025 for shareholders on record on 4 May 2025. DPS totals EGP3.50/share for FY24, implying a dividend yield of 8% and a payout ratio of 48% of FY24 earnings.</p><p><b>OCDI</b> intends to sign a co-development agreement with Midar in 3Q25 to develop a 4.2 million sqm land plot in East Cairo.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b><br/> The House has passed the new Labor Act. The new act needs to be published in the Official Gazette and we’ll need to see the executive regulations to it. The country’s specialized labor courts (a key feature of the law) are expected to start operating on 1 October 2025 when the new judicial year kicks off.</p><p> </p><p>Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk delivered his budget statement to the House. Highlights of the budget include:</p><p>1. Egypt’s real GDP growth is expected to accelerate to 4.5% in the coming fiscal year, up from an estimated 4.0% in FY 2024-25.</p><p>2. The gov’t sees the primary surplus reaching 4.0% of GDP.</p><p>3. A 23.0% y-o-y jump in public revenues to EGP 3.1 tn and a 19.2% y-o-y rise in expenses to EGP 4.6 tn.</p><p>4.  The government is aiming to raise some EGP2.6 tn in tax revenues in the upcoming fiscal year.</p><p>5. The government targets decreasing the public debt to GDP to 81% by end of June 2026 and decreasing the external debt of budget sector by up to USD2 billion annually.</p><p> </p><p>Egypt hopes to attract some USD4 bn in new Kuwaiti investments this year — part of a wider USD6.5 bn target through the end of 2026.</p><p>Eni plans to drill two new gas wells in Egypt’s Zohr field next year, with an estimated investment of USD360 million.</p><p>The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) intends to provide USD2 billion in financing to Egypt during the current year, divided between direct and indirect financing. The direct financing will be directed to Egyptian banks and strategic commodities, while the indirect financing will focus on supporting projects implemented by Egyptian companies in other African markets.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> announces the start of commercial operations of 500 MW at the newly expanded 650 MW Build-Own-Operate (BOO) wind farm in Ras Ghareb, Egypt six months ahead of schedule. ORAS owns 25% of the project. </p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP34.74, OW) Board approved the distribution of EGP0.384/share cash dividends, implying a dividend yield of 1.7%.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) received three offers to co-develop its 52k sqm land plot in Mansoura.</p><p>Italian chemicals manufacturer Mapei has inaugurated the first phase of its second Egypt factory — a EUR25 million plant in Tenth of Ramadan — to produce chemical and insulation materials. </p><p>China’s Binhua Group — or Befar — broke ground on their USD500 million chlor-alkali production facility in the China-Egypt TEDA trade zone, according to a statement from the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). The big-ticket project is split between a USD300 million first phase — to be completed within 18 months — and a second USD200 million second phase. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b><br/> The House has passed the new Labor Act. The new act needs to be published in the Official Gazette and we’ll need to see the executive regulations to it. The country’s specialized labor courts (a key feature of the law) are expected to start operating on 1 October 2025 when the new judicial year kicks off.</p><p> </p><p>Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk delivered his budget statement to the House. Highlights of the budget include:</p><p>1. Egypt’s real GDP growth is expected to accelerate to 4.5% in the coming fiscal year, up from an estimated 4.0% in FY 2024-25.</p><p>2. The gov’t sees the primary surplus reaching 4.0% of GDP.</p><p>3. A 23.0% y-o-y jump in public revenues to EGP 3.1 tn and a 19.2% y-o-y rise in expenses to EGP 4.6 tn.</p><p>4.  The government is aiming to raise some EGP2.6 tn in tax revenues in the upcoming fiscal year.</p><p>5. The government targets decreasing the public debt to GDP to 81% by end of June 2026 and decreasing the external debt of budget sector by up to USD2 billion annually.</p><p> </p><p>Egypt hopes to attract some USD4 bn in new Kuwaiti investments this year — part of a wider USD6.5 bn target through the end of 2026.</p><p>Eni plans to drill two new gas wells in Egypt’s Zohr field next year, with an estimated investment of USD360 million.</p><p>The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) intends to provide USD2 billion in financing to Egypt during the current year, divided between direct and indirect financing. The direct financing will be directed to Egyptian banks and strategic commodities, while the indirect financing will focus on supporting projects implemented by Egyptian companies in other African markets.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> announces the start of commercial operations of 500 MW at the newly expanded 650 MW Build-Own-Operate (BOO) wind farm in Ras Ghareb, Egypt six months ahead of schedule. ORAS owns 25% of the project. </p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP34.74, OW) Board approved the distribution of EGP0.384/share cash dividends, implying a dividend yield of 1.7%.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) received three offers to co-develop its 52k sqm land plot in Mansoura.</p><p>Italian chemicals manufacturer Mapei has inaugurated the first phase of its second Egypt factory — a EUR25 million plant in Tenth of Ramadan — to produce chemical and insulation materials. </p><p>China’s Binhua Group — or Befar — broke ground on their USD500 million chlor-alkali production facility in the China-Egypt TEDA trade zone, according to a statement from the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). The big-ticket project is split between a USD300 million first phase — to be completed within 18 months — and a second USD200 million second phase. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>El Sisi wrapped his Qatar trip with a big investment agreement, which saw the Gulf state further cement warming relations by agreeing to work towards a USD7.5 bn package of direct Qatari investments in Egypt in the near future, according to a joint statement from the two nations.</p><p>The Industry Ministry launched the first phase of a new EGP 30 bn financing initiative offering reduced 15% interest rates to seven priority industrial sectors, according to a ministry statement. </p><p>Majid Al Futtaim Holdings’ (MAF) Majid Al Futtaim Properties is investing EGP15 bn in a new mixed-use project dubbed Junction, which will be located next to Mall of Egypt in West Cairo.</p><p>Incoming Saudi projects will get the golden license treatment, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly told Saudi investors yesterday, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>The House will take its final vote to approve the final balance sheet for the FY 2023-24 state budget and to discuss how well the country tried to balance the books during the last fiscal year. </p><p>Chairman of the Federation of Egyptian Banks and Chairman of the National Bank of Egypt, said that the Egyptian market has absorbed the shock caused by the recent escalatory statements by US President Donald Trump, stressing that between 80 and 90% of the hot money that left the bank at the beginning of the crisis. returned within a short time.</p><p>The final accounts for the past FY 2023-2024 showed the highest increase in Egypt&apos;s primary budget surplus in five fiscal years, rising to EGP859.5 billion (about USD16.7 billion), recording 6.1% of GDP. Besides, the overall deficit recorded a drop to 3.6% of GDP supported by Ras Al Hekma deal funds.</p><p><b>MTIE</b> net profit came in at EGP1.06 billion in 2024, compared to EGP687 million in 2023, an increase of 54.7% YoY. <em>MTIE is trading at 2025f P/E of 6.9x.</em></p><p><b>RACC</b> net profit came in at EGP339.9 million in 2024, compared to EGP159.7 million in 2023, an increase of 112.8% YoY. </p><p><b>EKHO</b> to distribute cash dividend of USD0.035/share on 29 April 2025 for shareholders of record on 23 April 2025. </p><p>According to local media, <b>TMGH</b> launched a new phase in its Banan project in Saudi Arabia.</p><p>Chamber of pharmaceutical industries intend to submit a request to ministry of Industry to secure funds of EGP1 billion for the sector&apos;s companies in light of the EGP30 billion initiative. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>El Sisi wrapped his Qatar trip with a big investment agreement, which saw the Gulf state further cement warming relations by agreeing to work towards a USD7.5 bn package of direct Qatari investments in Egypt in the near future, according to a joint statement from the two nations.</p><p>The Industry Ministry launched the first phase of a new EGP 30 bn financing initiative offering reduced 15% interest rates to seven priority industrial sectors, according to a ministry statement. </p><p>Majid Al Futtaim Holdings’ (MAF) Majid Al Futtaim Properties is investing EGP15 bn in a new mixed-use project dubbed Junction, which will be located next to Mall of Egypt in West Cairo.</p><p>Incoming Saudi projects will get the golden license treatment, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly told Saudi investors yesterday, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>The House will take its final vote to approve the final balance sheet for the FY 2023-24 state budget and to discuss how well the country tried to balance the books during the last fiscal year. </p><p>Chairman of the Federation of Egyptian Banks and Chairman of the National Bank of Egypt, said that the Egyptian market has absorbed the shock caused by the recent escalatory statements by US President Donald Trump, stressing that between 80 and 90% of the hot money that left the bank at the beginning of the crisis. returned within a short time.</p><p>The final accounts for the past FY 2023-2024 showed the highest increase in Egypt&apos;s primary budget surplus in five fiscal years, rising to EGP859.5 billion (about USD16.7 billion), recording 6.1% of GDP. Besides, the overall deficit recorded a drop to 3.6% of GDP supported by Ras Al Hekma deal funds.</p><p><b>MTIE</b> net profit came in at EGP1.06 billion in 2024, compared to EGP687 million in 2023, an increase of 54.7% YoY. <em>MTIE is trading at 2025f P/E of 6.9x.</em></p><p><b>RACC</b> net profit came in at EGP339.9 million in 2024, compared to EGP159.7 million in 2023, an increase of 112.8% YoY. </p><p><b>EKHO</b> to distribute cash dividend of USD0.035/share on 29 April 2025 for shareholders of record on 23 April 2025. </p><p>According to local media, <b>TMGH</b> launched a new phase in its Banan project in Saudi Arabia.</p><p>Chamber of pharmaceutical industries intend to submit a request to ministry of Industry to secure funds of EGP1 billion for the sector&apos;s companies in light of the EGP30 billion initiative. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Saudi players have been signaling interest in possibly expanding their investment footprint in Egypt. Saudi companies could raise their investments in Egypt by as much as USD15 billion over the next four years to USD50 billion. Batterjee Holding has earmarked USD200 million to invest in Egyptian real estate and industry. Batterjee mentioned the pharma, food, building materials, and plastics industries as target sectors.  An Egyptian-Saudi real estate fund could be in the cards. The fund ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Saudi players have been signaling interest in possibly expanding their investment footprint in Egypt. Saudi companies could raise their investments in Egypt by as much as USD15 billion over the next four years to USD50 billion.</p><p>Batterjee Holding has earmarked USD200 million to invest in Egyptian real estate and industry. Batterjee mentioned the pharma, food, building materials, and plastics industries as target sectors. </p><p>An Egyptian-Saudi real estate fund could be in the cards. The fund could, if formed, manage a portfolio of investments under the purview of the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) and the Tourism Development Authorit</p><p>Increasing Qatari investor appetite for Egypt was high on the agenda of President El Sisi’s trip to Doha, with the President meeting with senior government officials that included the country’s prime minister, foreign affairs minister, finance minister, foreign trade minister and leaders in the business community to stress the investment case for Egypt.</p><p>The Prime Minister directed the Ministry of Investment to reconstitute the Egyptian-Qatari Business Council, which had been inactive since 2014.</p><p>The Tourism Ministry is setting up a tourism-focused investment platform.</p><p>Cheiron Energy aims to kick off operations at West El Burullus gas field by 3Q25, with the goal of adding 50 million cubic feet per day (mcf/d) to its production output.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> approved cash dividend distribution of EGP1.09/share (DY 0.7%) to be distributed over three equal tranches on 30 April, 20 August, and 30 September 2025. </p><p><b>MFPC</b> general assembly approved cash dividend distribution of EGP3.50/share (DY 8%) for 2024, distributed over 2 tranches. The assembly also approved bonus share distribution of 0.379 share for every original share. </p><p><b>SKPC</b> general assembly approved cash dividend distribution of EGP1.00/share (DY 5%) for 2024. The assembly also approved the distribution of 226.8 million bonus shares at a rate of one share for every four held.</p><p><b>SUGR</b>’s general assembly approved cash dividend distribution of EGP3.50/share for FY24, implying payout ratio of 34.5% and dividend yield of 7.3%.</p><p>Arla Foods delayed its plans to submit a mandatory tender offer (MTO) to acquire <b>DOMT</b> due to its inability to wrap up legal, financial, and technical due diligence while DOMT is in the midst of a spin-off process.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> has completed its capital increase, bringing its total paid-in capital to EGP21.4 billion. The capital increase was 98% covered, raising EGP10.5 billion. </p><p><b>HRHO</b> subsidiary, EFG Corp-Solutions, intends to issue short-term bonds worth EGP1.5 billion by the end of 2Q25.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Saudi players have been signaling interest in possibly expanding their investment footprint in Egypt. Saudi companies could raise their investments in Egypt by as much as USD15 billion over the next four years to USD50 billion.</p><p>Batterjee Holding has earmarked USD200 million to invest in Egyptian real estate and industry. Batterjee mentioned the pharma, food, building materials, and plastics industries as target sectors. </p><p>An Egyptian-Saudi real estate fund could be in the cards. The fund could, if formed, manage a portfolio of investments under the purview of the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) and the Tourism Development Authorit</p><p>Increasing Qatari investor appetite for Egypt was high on the agenda of President El Sisi’s trip to Doha, with the President meeting with senior government officials that included the country’s prime minister, foreign affairs minister, finance minister, foreign trade minister and leaders in the business community to stress the investment case for Egypt.</p><p>The Prime Minister directed the Ministry of Investment to reconstitute the Egyptian-Qatari Business Council, which had been inactive since 2014.</p><p>The Tourism Ministry is setting up a tourism-focused investment platform.</p><p>Cheiron Energy aims to kick off operations at West El Burullus gas field by 3Q25, with the goal of adding 50 million cubic feet per day (mcf/d) to its production output.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> approved cash dividend distribution of EGP1.09/share (DY 0.7%) to be distributed over three equal tranches on 30 April, 20 August, and 30 September 2025. </p><p><b>MFPC</b> general assembly approved cash dividend distribution of EGP3.50/share (DY 8%) for 2024, distributed over 2 tranches. The assembly also approved bonus share distribution of 0.379 share for every original share. </p><p><b>SKPC</b> general assembly approved cash dividend distribution of EGP1.00/share (DY 5%) for 2024. The assembly also approved the distribution of 226.8 million bonus shares at a rate of one share for every four held.</p><p><b>SUGR</b>’s general assembly approved cash dividend distribution of EGP3.50/share for FY24, implying payout ratio of 34.5% and dividend yield of 7.3%.</p><p>Arla Foods delayed its plans to submit a mandatory tender offer (MTO) to acquire <b>DOMT</b> due to its inability to wrap up legal, financial, and technical due diligence while DOMT is in the midst of a spin-off process.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> has completed its capital increase, bringing its total paid-in capital to EGP21.4 billion. The capital increase was 98% covered, raising EGP10.5 billion. </p><p><b>HRHO</b> subsidiary, EFG Corp-Solutions, intends to issue short-term bonds worth EGP1.5 billion by the end of 2Q25.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Monthly urban headline CPI inflation recorded 1.6% in March 2025 compared to 1.4% in February. On an annual basis, urban inflation recorded 13.6% compared to 12.8% in February.  Egypt’s Fuel Automatic Pricing Committee raised on Friday prices of gasoline and diesel by EGP2, but kept diesel fuel supplied to electricity, food industries, and vehicle gas unchanged. Fitch Ratings affirmed Egypt's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B' with a Stable Outlook.  S&amp...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Monthly urban headline CPI inflation recorded 1.6% in March 2025 compared to 1.4% in February. On an annual basis, urban inflation recorded 13.6% compared to 12.8% in February. </p><p>Egypt’s Fuel Automatic Pricing Committee raised on Friday prices of gasoline and diesel by EGP2, but kept diesel fuel supplied to electricity, food industries, and vehicle gas unchanged.</p><p>Fitch Ratings affirmed Egypt&apos;s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at &apos;B&apos; with a Stable Outlook. </p><p>S&amp;P Global Ratings revised Egypt’s outlook to stable from positive and maintained its B-/B rating for Egypt’s long- and short-term local and foreign currency debt. </p><p>The MPC is scheduled to meet on Thursday to decide on interest rates. <em>We believe the current scene might induce the CBE to act conservatively with a moderate easing, given the uncertainties sweeping global markets triggered by Trump’s trade war in addition to persistent geopolitical risks. Despite the pick-up in inflation reading for March and given the decline in core inflation rate, and also taking into account the current uncertainties, we still believe the CBE has the room to ease by up to 200 bps in its upcoming meeting on 17 April 2025.</em></p><p>The Madbouly government has plans to set up two integrated textile industrial zones in Minya and Fayoum at a total cost of EGP27 billion.</p><p>Private companies accounted for 72% of Egypt’s wheat imports in 1Q25, while the government secured the remaining 28%. </p><p>Total interbank market transactions surpassed the USD3.5 billion mark last week, a significant jump from the USD750 million-1.2 billion the market usually sees changing hands each week. </p><p>Egyptian National Railways signed three contracts worth over USD235 million with US-based Progress Rail to upgrade and maintain parts of the country’s locomotive fleet. </p><p>Some 100 Saudi investors and members of the Saudi-Egyptian Business Council led by the Federation of Saudi Chambers landed in Cairo yesterday to kick off a visit aimed at deepening investment ties between the Kingdom and Egypt.</p><p>Egypt is set to officially join the EU’s research and innovation funding program Horizon Europe in November. </p><p>The British Ambassador to Egypt said that his country is currently studying a trade agreement with Egypt aimed at reducing customs duties on some products imported by Cairo from Britain, in exchange for the export of Egyptian agricultural crops such as grapes and strawberries to the United Kingdom.</p><p>Italian company Eni has begun negotiations with global entities, led by Baker Hughes, to implement a plan to drill two new wells in the Zohr field in the Mediterranean Sea, with estimated investments ranging between USD300 million and USD400 million.</p><p>Data from the CBE revealed that the Ministry of Finance sold on Thursday approximately EGP116.5 billion in six-month and one-year T-bills, surpassing the targeted EGP75 billion in liquidity. </p><p>The European Union has reduced the initial anti-dumping duty applied to hot-rolled flat steel products from Egypt to 12.8% from the 15.6% it proposed late last month.</p><p><b>DOMT</b>’s general assembly approved cash dividends distribution of EGP0.85/share for FY24, implying payout ratio of 47.9% and dividend yield of 3.6%. Dividends will be distributed in May 2025.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Monthly urban headline CPI inflation recorded 1.6% in March 2025 compared to 1.4% in February. On an annual basis, urban inflation recorded 13.6% compared to 12.8% in February. </p><p>Egypt’s Fuel Automatic Pricing Committee raised on Friday prices of gasoline and diesel by EGP2, but kept diesel fuel supplied to electricity, food industries, and vehicle gas unchanged.</p><p>Fitch Ratings affirmed Egypt&apos;s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at &apos;B&apos; with a Stable Outlook. </p><p>S&amp;P Global Ratings revised Egypt’s outlook to stable from positive and maintained its B-/B rating for Egypt’s long- and short-term local and foreign currency debt. </p><p>The MPC is scheduled to meet on Thursday to decide on interest rates. <em>We believe the current scene might induce the CBE to act conservatively with a moderate easing, given the uncertainties sweeping global markets triggered by Trump’s trade war in addition to persistent geopolitical risks. Despite the pick-up in inflation reading for March and given the decline in core inflation rate, and also taking into account the current uncertainties, we still believe the CBE has the room to ease by up to 200 bps in its upcoming meeting on 17 April 2025.</em></p><p>The Madbouly government has plans to set up two integrated textile industrial zones in Minya and Fayoum at a total cost of EGP27 billion.</p><p>Private companies accounted for 72% of Egypt’s wheat imports in 1Q25, while the government secured the remaining 28%. </p><p>Total interbank market transactions surpassed the USD3.5 billion mark last week, a significant jump from the USD750 million-1.2 billion the market usually sees changing hands each week. </p><p>Egyptian National Railways signed three contracts worth over USD235 million with US-based Progress Rail to upgrade and maintain parts of the country’s locomotive fleet. </p><p>Some 100 Saudi investors and members of the Saudi-Egyptian Business Council led by the Federation of Saudi Chambers landed in Cairo yesterday to kick off a visit aimed at deepening investment ties between the Kingdom and Egypt.</p><p>Egypt is set to officially join the EU’s research and innovation funding program Horizon Europe in November. </p><p>The British Ambassador to Egypt said that his country is currently studying a trade agreement with Egypt aimed at reducing customs duties on some products imported by Cairo from Britain, in exchange for the export of Egyptian agricultural crops such as grapes and strawberries to the United Kingdom.</p><p>Italian company Eni has begun negotiations with global entities, led by Baker Hughes, to implement a plan to drill two new wells in the Zohr field in the Mediterranean Sea, with estimated investments ranging between USD300 million and USD400 million.</p><p>Data from the CBE revealed that the Ministry of Finance sold on Thursday approximately EGP116.5 billion in six-month and one-year T-bills, surpassing the targeted EGP75 billion in liquidity. </p><p>The European Union has reduced the initial anti-dumping duty applied to hot-rolled flat steel products from Egypt to 12.8% from the 15.6% it proposed late last month.</p><p><b>DOMT</b>’s general assembly approved cash dividends distribution of EGP0.85/share for FY24, implying payout ratio of 47.9% and dividend yield of 3.6%. Dividends will be distributed in May 2025.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Trump dropped new tariff rates on imports from most U.S. trade partners to 10% for 90 days to allow trade negotiations with those countries, while raising the tariffs imposed on imports from China to 125% “effective immediately”. The EGP dipped against the USD during trading yesterday, setting a new post-float low as the greenback changed hands for EGP 51.72-51.75. The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) will begin restructuring five military-owned companies ahead of their planned listing. Th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b> </b>Trump dropped new tariff rates on imports from most U.S. trade partners to 10% for 90 days to allow trade negotiations with those countries, while raising the tariffs imposed on imports from China to 125% “effective immediately”.</p><p>The EGP dipped against the USD during trading yesterday, setting a new post-float low as the greenback changed hands for EGP 51.72-51.75.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) will begin restructuring five military-owned companies ahead of their planned listing. The firms are filling station operator Wataneya, bottled water company Safi, food manufacturer Silo Foods, fuel retailer Chill Out, and the National Roads Company. The offerings will take place between this year and 2026.</p><p>Egypt is planning on issuing USD2 bn in sukuk in 2025 through multiple offerings.</p><p>Some 29 French companies discussed plans to invest in the local manufacturing and transport sectors during a meeting with Industry and Transport Minister.</p><p>Egypt is preparing to receive a Moroccan government delegation in the coming weeks to continue talks on resolving a trade imbalance between the two countries.</p><p>Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly revealed that Egypt has begun taking preemptive measures to address the global trade war, including hedging the purchase of some strategic commodities, most notably wheat. </p><p>The government has decided not to renew oil price hedging contracts, which expired at the end of last March and covered 35% of the contracts, in light of the sharp decline in oil prices below USD60 per barrel. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s trade deficit declined by 0.58% YoY in January, recording USD3.42 billion, compared to USD3.44 billion in January 2024.</p><p>Prime Minister Madbouly set the date for offering state-owned assets in downtown Cairo next June.</p><p>Two new projects with investments estimated at approximately USD58 million within the scope of the Chinese-owned &quot;TEDA-Egypt&quot; industrial zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone were founded yesterday, in the home appliances and food industries&apos; sectors.</p><p><b>QNBE</b> (FV: EGP70.00, OW) recorded healthy results where 1Q25 net profit post-minority interest recorded EGP7,186 million (+14% q/q, +2% y/y). <em>The stock is currently trading at 2025 multiples of P/B of 0.6x and P/E of 2.4x.</em></p><p><b>Banque du Caire</b> proposed capital increase received the approval of the EGX’s listing committee. The bank will increase its issued and paid-in capital by EGP1.5 bn to EGP20.5 bn through issuing 750 mn new shares with a nominal value of EGP2 per share.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP8.97, OW) Board approved a EGP1.3 billion loan for its subsidiary to finance the construction of 200 hotel rooms in Hacienda White on the North Coast. In addition, the EGM approved a EGP40.0 million capital decrease through retiring treasury shares.</p><p><b>EKHO </b>will pay out cash dividend of USD0.035 per share on its 2024 earnings after its general assembly approved the move. The assembly also approved the distribution of USD14.1 mn in bonus shares.</p><p><b>PHAR </b>stated in an EGX release that the record date for its 2024 dividend of EGP3.0/share is 17th of April, 2025. It added that the dividend will be distributed on two installments, the first one is EGP1.5/share with a distribution date of 24th of April, 2025 and the second one is EGP1.5/share with a distribution date of 15th of September, 2025. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b> </b>Trump dropped new tariff rates on imports from most U.S. trade partners to 10% for 90 days to allow trade negotiations with those countries, while raising the tariffs imposed on imports from China to 125% “effective immediately”.</p><p>The EGP dipped against the USD during trading yesterday, setting a new post-float low as the greenback changed hands for EGP 51.72-51.75.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) will begin restructuring five military-owned companies ahead of their planned listing. The firms are filling station operator Wataneya, bottled water company Safi, food manufacturer Silo Foods, fuel retailer Chill Out, and the National Roads Company. The offerings will take place between this year and 2026.</p><p>Egypt is planning on issuing USD2 bn in sukuk in 2025 through multiple offerings.</p><p>Some 29 French companies discussed plans to invest in the local manufacturing and transport sectors during a meeting with Industry and Transport Minister.</p><p>Egypt is preparing to receive a Moroccan government delegation in the coming weeks to continue talks on resolving a trade imbalance between the two countries.</p><p>Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly revealed that Egypt has begun taking preemptive measures to address the global trade war, including hedging the purchase of some strategic commodities, most notably wheat. </p><p>The government has decided not to renew oil price hedging contracts, which expired at the end of last March and covered 35% of the contracts, in light of the sharp decline in oil prices below USD60 per barrel. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s trade deficit declined by 0.58% YoY in January, recording USD3.42 billion, compared to USD3.44 billion in January 2024.</p><p>Prime Minister Madbouly set the date for offering state-owned assets in downtown Cairo next June.</p><p>Two new projects with investments estimated at approximately USD58 million within the scope of the Chinese-owned &quot;TEDA-Egypt&quot; industrial zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone were founded yesterday, in the home appliances and food industries&apos; sectors.</p><p><b>QNBE</b> (FV: EGP70.00, OW) recorded healthy results where 1Q25 net profit post-minority interest recorded EGP7,186 million (+14% q/q, +2% y/y). <em>The stock is currently trading at 2025 multiples of P/B of 0.6x and P/E of 2.4x.</em></p><p><b>Banque du Caire</b> proposed capital increase received the approval of the EGX’s listing committee. The bank will increase its issued and paid-in capital by EGP1.5 bn to EGP20.5 bn through issuing 750 mn new shares with a nominal value of EGP2 per share.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP8.97, OW) Board approved a EGP1.3 billion loan for its subsidiary to finance the construction of 200 hotel rooms in Hacienda White on the North Coast. In addition, the EGM approved a EGP40.0 million capital decrease through retiring treasury shares.</p><p><b>EKHO </b>will pay out cash dividend of USD0.035 per share on its 2024 earnings after its general assembly approved the move. The assembly also approved the distribution of USD14.1 mn in bonus shares.</p><p><b>PHAR </b>stated in an EGX release that the record date for its 2024 dividend of EGP3.0/share is 17th of April, 2025. It added that the dividend will be distributed on two installments, the first one is EGP1.5/share with a distribution date of 24th of April, 2025 and the second one is EGP1.5/share with a distribution date of 15th of September, 2025. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*  The EGP rallied against the greenback yesterday, snapping a four-day slide as one USD changed hands for around 51.33 at both public and private banks, as a handful of foreign portfolio investors cautiously bought back into Egyptian debt.  Tariff relief could be on its way, with the US considering easing its recently imposed 10% tariff on exports from Egypt’s Qualifying Industrial Zones (QIZs) as well as on some goods subject to most-favored nation (MFN) tar...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b><br/>The EGP rallied against the greenback yesterday, snapping a four-day slide as one USD changed hands for around 51.33 at both public and private banks, as a handful of foreign portfolio investors cautiously bought back into Egyptian debt. </p><p>Tariff relief could be on its way, with the US considering easing its recently imposed 10% tariff on exports from Egypt’s Qualifying Industrial Zones (QIZs) as well as on some goods subject to most-favored nation (MFN) tariffs.</p><p>Trump’s new tariffs on dozens of countries have come into effect, including 104% duties on Chinese goods, deepening his global trade war.</p><p>The Finance Ministry now sees Brent crude prices averaging USD77 per barrel from July 2025 through June 2026, down from its previous forecast of USD82 a barrel in the FY 2024-25 budget, a government source said. The government is looking to hedge against future uncertainties by renewing its annual hedging contracts with investment banks.</p><p>The current decline in prices and renewed tariff-induced inflation concerns could also prompt the government to consider temporarily postponing fuel price hikes, especially as the average selling price inches closer to the break-even point of USD57 a barrel without government subsidies.</p><p>Egypt, France — through the French Development Agency (AFD) and the EU inked nine agreements for soft loans and grants worth a combined EUR262.3 mn for infrastructure projects. The two sides also inked a number of agreements in other sectors.</p><p>Italian energy giant Eni has plans to invest around EUR24 bn over the next four years in Egypt, Libya, and Algeria to boost production, each country will get EUR8 bn in investment.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport is seeking soft loans from the French Development Agency (AFD) worth USD500 million over the next five years to cover the cost of implementing six future railway and metro projects that require imported components.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> announced distributing 2024’s dividend per share of EGP1.50 on 24th April 2025. Record date is 17th April 2025.</p><p><b>EFIH</b>’s general assembly approved distributing 5 bonus shares for every 10 shares originally held (1 share for every 2 shares). This brings the company’s issued capital to EGP1.733 billion, distributed over 3.467 billion shares.</p><p><b>GBCO</b>’s general assembly approved cash dividends distribution of EGP0.35/share for FY24, to be paid on two tranches, one on April 30, 2025, and the second on July 17, 2025. The record date will be on April 27, 2025. This implies a payout ratio of 13.0% and a dividend yield of 1.7%.</p><p><b>ORWE</b>’s general assembly approved cash dividends distribution of EGP1.60/share for FY24, implying a payout ratio of 48.5% and a dividend yield of 7.0%.</p><p><b>DOMT</b> has given initial approval to a plan to split the company into two separate entities. The firm has appointed Matouk Bassiouny &amp; Hennawy as the legal advisor for the demerger process.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b><br/>The EGP rallied against the greenback yesterday, snapping a four-day slide as one USD changed hands for around 51.33 at both public and private banks, as a handful of foreign portfolio investors cautiously bought back into Egyptian debt. </p><p>Tariff relief could be on its way, with the US considering easing its recently imposed 10% tariff on exports from Egypt’s Qualifying Industrial Zones (QIZs) as well as on some goods subject to most-favored nation (MFN) tariffs.</p><p>Trump’s new tariffs on dozens of countries have come into effect, including 104% duties on Chinese goods, deepening his global trade war.</p><p>The Finance Ministry now sees Brent crude prices averaging USD77 per barrel from July 2025 through June 2026, down from its previous forecast of USD82 a barrel in the FY 2024-25 budget, a government source said. The government is looking to hedge against future uncertainties by renewing its annual hedging contracts with investment banks.</p><p>The current decline in prices and renewed tariff-induced inflation concerns could also prompt the government to consider temporarily postponing fuel price hikes, especially as the average selling price inches closer to the break-even point of USD57 a barrel without government subsidies.</p><p>Egypt, France — through the French Development Agency (AFD) and the EU inked nine agreements for soft loans and grants worth a combined EUR262.3 mn for infrastructure projects. The two sides also inked a number of agreements in other sectors.</p><p>Italian energy giant Eni has plans to invest around EUR24 bn over the next four years in Egypt, Libya, and Algeria to boost production, each country will get EUR8 bn in investment.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport is seeking soft loans from the French Development Agency (AFD) worth USD500 million over the next five years to cover the cost of implementing six future railway and metro projects that require imported components.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> announced distributing 2024’s dividend per share of EGP1.50 on 24th April 2025. Record date is 17th April 2025.</p><p><b>EFIH</b>’s general assembly approved distributing 5 bonus shares for every 10 shares originally held (1 share for every 2 shares). This brings the company’s issued capital to EGP1.733 billion, distributed over 3.467 billion shares.</p><p><b>GBCO</b>’s general assembly approved cash dividends distribution of EGP0.35/share for FY24, to be paid on two tranches, one on April 30, 2025, and the second on July 17, 2025. The record date will be on April 27, 2025. This implies a payout ratio of 13.0% and a dividend yield of 1.7%.</p><p><b>ORWE</b>’s general assembly approved cash dividends distribution of EGP1.60/share for FY24, implying a payout ratio of 48.5% and a dividend yield of 7.0%.</p><p><b>DOMT</b> has given initial approval to a plan to split the company into two separate entities. The firm has appointed Matouk Bassiouny &amp; Hennawy as the legal advisor for the demerger process.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt will continue to rely on a flexible exchange rate regime as a first line of defense against global shocks, central bank Deputy Governor Ramy Aboul Naga said. </p><p>Aboul Naga signaled that the central bank will cut interest rates when it’s convinced inflation won’t pick up again.</p><p>The EGP continued to weaken against the USD in trading yesterday, slipping to fresh lows and ending the day at a selling price of around EGP 51.44-51.47 at public and private banks, marking the second consecutive day of an exodus of foreign investors from the local debt market.</p><p>Egypt and France inked a strategic partnership agreement that will focus on areas including railway industry localization, technical and vocational training, AI, cybersecurity, and green hydrogen, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said in a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron.</p><p>Thailand’s Hi-Tech Apparel began construction on its USD 20 mn sportswear factory in the Qantara West Industrial Zone. The factory will have an annual production capacity of 6 million garments, which will be exported to markets including those in the Americas and Europe. It is expected to kick off production early next year.</p><p>Energy giant Chevron will start surveying operations for the east Mediterranean seabed the upcoming summer, in preparation for the gas pipeline connecting the two countries, according to a statement from the Cypriot government.</p><p>Net foreign reserves rose to USD 47.8 bn at the end of March 2025, marking a USD 363 mn increase from February, according to data from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).</p><p>Egypt&apos;s population growth dropped to historic low in 1Q 2025, coming in at 1.3%, down from 1.4% during the same period last year and 1.6% for the quarter in 2023, according to a statement from the Health Ministry.</p><p>Egypt signed nine financing agreements with the French Development Agency (AFD), totaling EUR262.3 million, as loans and grants, according to the Middle East News Agency.</p><p>Hossam Heiba, Chair of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, said that ambitious targets have been set for the coming years, including attracting USD60 billion in foreign direct investment, raising the value of exports to USD145 billion, and working to achieve a private sector contribution of up to 65% of total investments by 2030.</p><p>Foreign investors&apos; net sales of treasuries in the secondary market amounted to approximately EGP26.34 billion, equivalent to c.USD511 million, since the beginning of this week, according to data from the Egyptian Stock Exchange.</p><p>Egypt has reached an agreement with Germany to lease the gasification vessel &quot;Energius Power&quot; to receive liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments for a period of five years, at USD80 million annually. The vessel&apos;s capacity is 500 million cubic feet of gas per day, and it is expected to arrive at the Sokhna port by next June.</p><p>Al Arabiya revealed new details about Egypt&apos;s negotiations with foreign oil companies regarding the proposed increase in the purchase price of natural gas. A government official explained that the purchase price will rise from approximately USD2.7 per million British thermal units to more than USD4, and more than USD8 in deep offshore concession areas.</p><p><b>EFID’s</b> general assembly approved distributing cash dividends of EGP1.14/share for FY24, to be distributed on two equal installments. This implies a payout ratio of 49% and dividend yield of 4.2%</p><p><b>PHAR</b> stated in an EGX release that the subscription coverage of the IPO second stage is 1.28x. The Company added that the allocation for subscribing shareholders in the second phase will be approximately 75.30%. </p><p><b>HRHO</b> is currently preparing 7 Gulf IPOs, 2 IPOs in Egypt and around 10 M&amp;A transactions.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt will continue to rely on a flexible exchange rate regime as a first line of defense against global shocks, central bank Deputy Governor Ramy Aboul Naga said. </p><p>Aboul Naga signaled that the central bank will cut interest rates when it’s convinced inflation won’t pick up again.</p><p>The EGP continued to weaken against the USD in trading yesterday, slipping to fresh lows and ending the day at a selling price of around EGP 51.44-51.47 at public and private banks, marking the second consecutive day of an exodus of foreign investors from the local debt market.</p><p>Egypt and France inked a strategic partnership agreement that will focus on areas including railway industry localization, technical and vocational training, AI, cybersecurity, and green hydrogen, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said in a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron.</p><p>Thailand’s Hi-Tech Apparel began construction on its USD 20 mn sportswear factory in the Qantara West Industrial Zone. The factory will have an annual production capacity of 6 million garments, which will be exported to markets including those in the Americas and Europe. It is expected to kick off production early next year.</p><p>Energy giant Chevron will start surveying operations for the east Mediterranean seabed the upcoming summer, in preparation for the gas pipeline connecting the two countries, according to a statement from the Cypriot government.</p><p>Net foreign reserves rose to USD 47.8 bn at the end of March 2025, marking a USD 363 mn increase from February, according to data from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).</p><p>Egypt&apos;s population growth dropped to historic low in 1Q 2025, coming in at 1.3%, down from 1.4% during the same period last year and 1.6% for the quarter in 2023, according to a statement from the Health Ministry.</p><p>Egypt signed nine financing agreements with the French Development Agency (AFD), totaling EUR262.3 million, as loans and grants, according to the Middle East News Agency.</p><p>Hossam Heiba, Chair of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, said that ambitious targets have been set for the coming years, including attracting USD60 billion in foreign direct investment, raising the value of exports to USD145 billion, and working to achieve a private sector contribution of up to 65% of total investments by 2030.</p><p>Foreign investors&apos; net sales of treasuries in the secondary market amounted to approximately EGP26.34 billion, equivalent to c.USD511 million, since the beginning of this week, according to data from the Egyptian Stock Exchange.</p><p>Egypt has reached an agreement with Germany to lease the gasification vessel &quot;Energius Power&quot; to receive liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments for a period of five years, at USD80 million annually. The vessel&apos;s capacity is 500 million cubic feet of gas per day, and it is expected to arrive at the Sokhna port by next June.</p><p>Al Arabiya revealed new details about Egypt&apos;s negotiations with foreign oil companies regarding the proposed increase in the purchase price of natural gas. A government official explained that the purchase price will rise from approximately USD2.7 per million British thermal units to more than USD4, and more than USD8 in deep offshore concession areas.</p><p><b>EFID’s</b> general assembly approved distributing cash dividends of EGP1.14/share for FY24, to be distributed on two equal installments. This implies a payout ratio of 49% and dividend yield of 4.2%</p><p><b>PHAR</b> stated in an EGX release that the subscription coverage of the IPO second stage is 1.28x. The Company added that the allocation for subscribing shareholders in the second phase will be approximately 75.30%. </p><p><b>HRHO</b> is currently preparing 7 Gulf IPOs, 2 IPOs in Egypt and around 10 M&amp;A transactions.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The EGX30 dropped 3.3% at yesterday’s close as global equity markets react to Trump's recent decisions. Other MENA capital markets fell too on the new tariffs and oil price plunge. The EGP fell just over 1% against the greenback in trading yesterday. The dip saw the EGP pass the 51-mark against the USD and slip to its lowest level since last year’s March float. The drop came amid global uncertainty after Trump’s tariffs came into effect over the weekend, provoking uncertainty which might have...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The EGX30 dropped 3.3% at yesterday’s close as global equity markets react to Trump&apos;s recent decisions. Other MENA capital markets fell too on the new tariffs and oil price plunge.</p><p>The EGP fell just over 1% against the greenback in trading yesterday. The dip saw the EGP pass the 51-mark against the USD and slip to its lowest level since last year’s March float. The drop came amid global uncertainty after Trump’s tariffs came into effect over the weekend, provoking uncertainty which might have led investors to exit some high-risk markets and pull out of both local and foreign debt. </p><p>IMF Executive Director and former Finance Minister Mohamed Maait told reporters yesterday that the global economic picture remains murky.</p><p>Egypt targets attracting new French investments worth EUR1 billion in eight main sectors, including renewable energy, CIT, medical equipment, and food industries.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance has announced plans to implement 12 projects as PPP, in the water, sanitation, and electricity sectors, with investments exceeding EGP60 billion. </p><p>The Finance Ministry is looking into offering additional incentives and financial support to the first 50k SMEs that join the simplified tax system as first-time taxpayers, Finance Minister said.</p><p>The Finance Ministry will begin issuing retail bonds through Egypt Post at what it describes as attractive interest rates. </p><p>The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) is developing a new automatic pricing mechanism for pharma products that will adjust prices up or down based on fluctuations in input costs, most notably the EGP-USD exchange rate and raw material prices.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance revised its budget estimates for the current fiscal year 2024-25, reducing total expenditures to EGP3.838 trillion, compared to EGP3.87 trillion in the budget estimates. It also raised the interest bill to EGP1.914 trillion from EGP1.834 trillion, lowered its public investment forecast from EGP495.8 billion to EGP385.5 billion, and maintained the subsidy bill at EGP635.94 billion.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) reported 4Q24 net profit of EGP814.0 million, down 89.6% y/y and up 134.4% q/q, bringing FY24 net profit down 67.2% y/y to EGP2.6 billion. The Board proposed the distribution of cash dividends of EGP1.33/share, implying a payout ratio of 69.6% and dividend yield of 11.6%, and the distribution of 2:1 stock dividend.</p><p><b>GBCO</b> announced that it has been assigned by Hyundai Motors to be the official distributor of its luxury brand Genesis in Egypt.</p><p><b>DOMT</b> announced that it is still in the process of studying and negotiating with Arla Food to potentially exclude its bakery segment from the transaction.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>&apos;s Bank NXT reported a 54% y/y increase in FY24 net income to EGP1.8 billion. </p><p>EGX announced the controls for the subscription rights for the <b>ATLC</b> capital increase, stating that the opening price of the right on the first trading day would be EGP1.27 per right.</p><p><b>EGCH</b> released FY25/26 budget with a net profit of EGP1.4 billion and total revenue of EGP9.5 billion, including EGP7.3 billion of export revenue. The company also released the investment budget with a total value of EGP7.1 billion.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The EGX30 dropped 3.3% at yesterday’s close as global equity markets react to Trump&apos;s recent decisions. Other MENA capital markets fell too on the new tariffs and oil price plunge.</p><p>The EGP fell just over 1% against the greenback in trading yesterday. The dip saw the EGP pass the 51-mark against the USD and slip to its lowest level since last year’s March float. The drop came amid global uncertainty after Trump’s tariffs came into effect over the weekend, provoking uncertainty which might have led investors to exit some high-risk markets and pull out of both local and foreign debt. </p><p>IMF Executive Director and former Finance Minister Mohamed Maait told reporters yesterday that the global economic picture remains murky.</p><p>Egypt targets attracting new French investments worth EUR1 billion in eight main sectors, including renewable energy, CIT, medical equipment, and food industries.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance has announced plans to implement 12 projects as PPP, in the water, sanitation, and electricity sectors, with investments exceeding EGP60 billion. </p><p>The Finance Ministry is looking into offering additional incentives and financial support to the first 50k SMEs that join the simplified tax system as first-time taxpayers, Finance Minister said.</p><p>The Finance Ministry will begin issuing retail bonds through Egypt Post at what it describes as attractive interest rates. </p><p>The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) is developing a new automatic pricing mechanism for pharma products that will adjust prices up or down based on fluctuations in input costs, most notably the EGP-USD exchange rate and raw material prices.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance revised its budget estimates for the current fiscal year 2024-25, reducing total expenditures to EGP3.838 trillion, compared to EGP3.87 trillion in the budget estimates. It also raised the interest bill to EGP1.914 trillion from EGP1.834 trillion, lowered its public investment forecast from EGP495.8 billion to EGP385.5 billion, and maintained the subsidy bill at EGP635.94 billion.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) reported 4Q24 net profit of EGP814.0 million, down 89.6% y/y and up 134.4% q/q, bringing FY24 net profit down 67.2% y/y to EGP2.6 billion. The Board proposed the distribution of cash dividends of EGP1.33/share, implying a payout ratio of 69.6% and dividend yield of 11.6%, and the distribution of 2:1 stock dividend.</p><p><b>GBCO</b> announced that it has been assigned by Hyundai Motors to be the official distributor of its luxury brand Genesis in Egypt.</p><p><b>DOMT</b> announced that it is still in the process of studying and negotiating with Arla Food to potentially exclude its bakery segment from the transaction.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>&apos;s Bank NXT reported a 54% y/y increase in FY24 net income to EGP1.8 billion. </p><p>EGX announced the controls for the subscription rights for the <b>ATLC</b> capital increase, stating that the opening price of the right on the first trading day would be EGP1.27 per right.</p><p><b>EGCH</b> released FY25/26 budget with a net profit of EGP1.4 billion and total revenue of EGP9.5 billion, including EGP7.3 billion of export revenue. The company also released the investment budget with a total value of EGP7.1 billion.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Net foreign assets in Egypt’s banking sector rose for a second month running, reaching USD10.2 billion in February, up 17.2% from January’s USD8.7 billion surplus. A narrower deficit at commercial banks helped lift the sector’s external position, with its net foreign asset deficit shrinking to USD1.9 billion in February from USD3.3 billion a month earlier. Egypt has received a USD1.2 billion disbursement from the IMF as the fourth tranche of its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, the Egypt...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Net foreign assets in Egypt’s banking sector rose for a second month running, reaching USD10.2 billion in February, up 17.2% from January’s USD8.7 billion surplus. A narrower deficit at commercial banks helped lift the sector’s external position, with its net foreign asset deficit shrinking to USD1.9 billion in February from USD3.3 billion a month earlier.</p><p>Egypt has received a USD1.2 billion disbursement from the IMF as the fourth tranche of its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, the Egyptian Cabinet announced.</p><p>The Egyptian government paid USD800 million in arrears to foreign oil companies by the end of March, bringing the total amount of overdue payments to oil companies to USD6.3 billion since June.</p><p>High-level Egyptian trade delegation will travel to Canada in mid-April as part of efforts to boost Canadian investment and trade with Egypt, Egyptian-Canadian Business Council head said.</p><p>Eight OPEC+ countries agreed to raise oil production more than three times originally planned, according to a statement from the group, which includes oil producing giants Saudi Arabia and Russia.</p><p><b>BINV</b>’s consolidated bottom line post minority recorded EGP1.5 billion (+2.87x y/y) in FY24.</p><p><b>BINV’s</b> Board approved of a cash dividend distribution of EGP1.25/share amounting to EGP272.95 million, implying a payout ratio of 28.7% and a dividend yield of 5.4% to be ratified by the AGM.</p><p>Bedaya Mortgage Finance, a subsidiary of <b>HRHO</b>, has closed a EGP1.6 billion securitized bond issuance.</p><p>United Bank&apos;s AGM approved the distribution of cash dividends of EGP825 million to shareholders, which is EGP0.75/share, implying a dividend yield of 5.3%, to be distributed within three months. </p><p>According to AMIC, auto sales rose 4.3% MoM in February to 10.6k units, up slightly from 10.1k units in January. The figure marks a modest rebound from last month’s 22.0% drop. </p><p><b>ABUK </b>appointed Hany Dahy as the company&apos;s Chairman and Managing Director. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Net foreign assets in Egypt’s banking sector rose for a second month running, reaching USD10.2 billion in February, up 17.2% from January’s USD8.7 billion surplus. A narrower deficit at commercial banks helped lift the sector’s external position, with its net foreign asset deficit shrinking to USD1.9 billion in February from USD3.3 billion a month earlier.</p><p>Egypt has received a USD1.2 billion disbursement from the IMF as the fourth tranche of its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, the Egyptian Cabinet announced.</p><p>The Egyptian government paid USD800 million in arrears to foreign oil companies by the end of March, bringing the total amount of overdue payments to oil companies to USD6.3 billion since June.</p><p>High-level Egyptian trade delegation will travel to Canada in mid-April as part of efforts to boost Canadian investment and trade with Egypt, Egyptian-Canadian Business Council head said.</p><p>Eight OPEC+ countries agreed to raise oil production more than three times originally planned, according to a statement from the group, which includes oil producing giants Saudi Arabia and Russia.</p><p><b>BINV</b>’s consolidated bottom line post minority recorded EGP1.5 billion (+2.87x y/y) in FY24.</p><p><b>BINV’s</b> Board approved of a cash dividend distribution of EGP1.25/share amounting to EGP272.95 million, implying a payout ratio of 28.7% and a dividend yield of 5.4% to be ratified by the AGM.</p><p>Bedaya Mortgage Finance, a subsidiary of <b>HRHO</b>, has closed a EGP1.6 billion securitized bond issuance.</p><p>United Bank&apos;s AGM approved the distribution of cash dividends of EGP825 million to shareholders, which is EGP0.75/share, implying a dividend yield of 5.3%, to be distributed within three months. </p><p>According to AMIC, auto sales rose 4.3% MoM in February to 10.6k units, up slightly from 10.1k units in January. The figure marks a modest rebound from last month’s 22.0% drop. </p><p><b>ABUK </b>appointed Hany Dahy as the company&apos;s Chairman and Managing Director. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Trump announced what he said were “kind” reciprocal tariffs against more than 180 countries Wednesday, along with a baseline tariff against other countries. Among the list was Egypt, at a 10% tariff charged.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s non-oil private sector entered contraction territory in March, following improvements in business conditions in January and February. The headline PMI fell from 50.1 in February to 49.2 in March, the lowest reading in three months. In tandem with lower output and new orders, purchasing activity decreased for the first time in four months. </p><p>The European Parliament approved on Tuesday a EUR4 billion second tranche of a larger EUR7.4 billion macro-financial assistance (MFA) package for Egypt.</p><p>Net purchases of Egyptian T-bills and bonds by foreign investors in the secondary market amounted to c. EGP113.5 billion, (c. USD2.25 billion) during 1Q25.</p><p>Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk confirmed that the draft budget for FY25/26, which was approved by the Cabinet and referred to the House of Representatives, focuses on alleviating the burdens on low-income and vulnerable groups by adopting initiatives and programs to improve the standard of living, with EGP732.6 billion allocated to enhance social protection.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> AGM approved the distribution of cash dividends of EGP0.25/share, implying a dividend yield of 0.5%, to be paid over two equal installments, the first by 31 May 2025 at the latest and the second by 31 July 2025 at the latest. The EGM approved a EGP29.1 million capital decrease through retiring treasury shares.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> released its preliminary budget figures for FY25/26, targeting net profit after tax of EGP14.2 billion vs. EGP9.3 billion recorded in FY23/24 and an estimated figure of EGP11.7 billion in FY24/25. The budget is planned on an average exchange rate of EGP51.00/USD instead of EGP49.89/USD for FY24/25 and EGP36.23/USD for FY23/24. Proposed investments are estimated at EGP4.7 billion instead of EGP1.8 billion proposed a year ago.</p><p><b>CIRA</b> has begun taking serious steps to expand in the Saudi market during the current year, with plans to launch new schools in the Kingdom. In addition, the company aims to expand into several new countries after completing its establishment in the Saudi market.</p><p>ValU is partnering with Hydroturf Egypt to offer flexible financing solutions for Club Car’s premium utility vehicles.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Trump announced what he said were “kind” reciprocal tariffs against more than 180 countries Wednesday, along with a baseline tariff against other countries. Among the list was Egypt, at a 10% tariff charged.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s non-oil private sector entered contraction territory in March, following improvements in business conditions in January and February. The headline PMI fell from 50.1 in February to 49.2 in March, the lowest reading in three months. In tandem with lower output and new orders, purchasing activity decreased for the first time in four months. </p><p>The European Parliament approved on Tuesday a EUR4 billion second tranche of a larger EUR7.4 billion macro-financial assistance (MFA) package for Egypt.</p><p>Net purchases of Egyptian T-bills and bonds by foreign investors in the secondary market amounted to c. EGP113.5 billion, (c. USD2.25 billion) during 1Q25.</p><p>Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk confirmed that the draft budget for FY25/26, which was approved by the Cabinet and referred to the House of Representatives, focuses on alleviating the burdens on low-income and vulnerable groups by adopting initiatives and programs to improve the standard of living, with EGP732.6 billion allocated to enhance social protection.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> AGM approved the distribution of cash dividends of EGP0.25/share, implying a dividend yield of 0.5%, to be paid over two equal installments, the first by 31 May 2025 at the latest and the second by 31 July 2025 at the latest. The EGM approved a EGP29.1 million capital decrease through retiring treasury shares.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> released its preliminary budget figures for FY25/26, targeting net profit after tax of EGP14.2 billion vs. EGP9.3 billion recorded in FY23/24 and an estimated figure of EGP11.7 billion in FY24/25. The budget is planned on an average exchange rate of EGP51.00/USD instead of EGP49.89/USD for FY24/25 and EGP36.23/USD for FY23/24. Proposed investments are estimated at EGP4.7 billion instead of EGP1.8 billion proposed a year ago.</p><p><b>CIRA</b> has begun taking serious steps to expand in the Saudi market during the current year, with plans to launch new schools in the Kingdom. In addition, the company aims to expand into several new countries after completing its establishment in the Saudi market.</p><p>ValU is partnering with Hydroturf Egypt to offer flexible financing solutions for Club Car’s premium utility vehicles.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government will announce the revamped export subsidy program within weeks, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said during his weekly presser yesterday The three-year program is expected to come into effect with the new fiscal year on 1 July. Egypt’s interest payments on debt rose by 18.4% to EGP 939 bn in 1H FY 2024-25, according to the Finance Ministry’s Monthly Finance Report. Interest payments also made up 5.5% of GDP during the period, according to the ministry’s General Economic and Fi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government will announce the revamped export subsidy program within weeks, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said during his weekly presser yesterday The three-year program is expected to come into effect with the new fiscal year on 1 July.</p><p>Egypt’s interest payments on debt rose by 18.4% to EGP 939 bn in 1H FY 2024-25, according to the Finance Ministry’s Monthly Finance Report. Interest payments also made up 5.5% of GDP during the period, according to the ministry’s General Economic and Financial Outlook.</p><p>GDP growth almost doubling y-o-y in 2Q FY 2024-25, coming in at 4.3% for the three-month period, up from 2.3% during the same period last year, according to a statement from the Planning and International Cooperation Ministry. The figures mark an uptick from the slowdown seen in 2Q FY 2023-2024, which saw growth decline sharply from the 3.9% recorded a year earlier on the back of global economic headwinds and domestic challenges. The Planning Ministry is projecting GDP growth of 4.0% for FY 2024-25, supported by private sector reforms and gradual economic recovery</p><p>Cabinet approves the draft budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The state is targeting:</p><ul><li>a primary surplus of EGP 795 bn — or 4% of GDP.</li><li>reducing the public debt to 82.9% next fiscal year</li><li>trimming the debt-to-GDP ratio to below 92%.</li><li>a 19% y-o-y jump in revenues to EGP 3.1 tn and a 18% y-o-y rise in expenses to EGP 4.6 tn.</li></ul><p>Alstom’s invests EUR 80 mn in a manufacturing complex in Borg Al Arab, which will include a plant to produce electrical systems and railway components and another to produce units for the metro, monorail, high-speed train, and LRT.</p><p>The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) is working on sector-specific tax guidelines across a number of sectors in Egypt’s economy as part of an effort to eliminate tax disputes in the future.</p><p>Chinese office supplies and stationary manufacturer Deli Group is planning to establish a USD 200 mn industrial complex in the Tenth of Ramadan City, according to an Industry Ministry statement.</p><p><b>HDBK</b> Annual General Meeting (AGM) has approved the distribution of cash dividends amounting to EGP5.00 per share. The distribution date is set for April 15, and the record date is April 10.</p><p><b>SAUD</b> to distribute cash dividends of EGP0.850 per share on April 16, 2025, with record date of April 13, 2025. </p><p>The FRA approves BTFH&apos;s request to the issuance of an invitation to existing shareholders to subscribe to the remaining 424.22 million shares. </p><p><b>MCQE</b>’s general assembly approved a cash dividend distribution of EGP1.00/share for FY24, to be paid over two tranches. The first tranche will be disbursed in June, followed by the second tranche in November.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government will announce the revamped export subsidy program within weeks, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said during his weekly presser yesterday The three-year program is expected to come into effect with the new fiscal year on 1 July.</p><p>Egypt’s interest payments on debt rose by 18.4% to EGP 939 bn in 1H FY 2024-25, according to the Finance Ministry’s Monthly Finance Report. Interest payments also made up 5.5% of GDP during the period, according to the ministry’s General Economic and Financial Outlook.</p><p>GDP growth almost doubling y-o-y in 2Q FY 2024-25, coming in at 4.3% for the three-month period, up from 2.3% during the same period last year, according to a statement from the Planning and International Cooperation Ministry. The figures mark an uptick from the slowdown seen in 2Q FY 2023-2024, which saw growth decline sharply from the 3.9% recorded a year earlier on the back of global economic headwinds and domestic challenges. The Planning Ministry is projecting GDP growth of 4.0% for FY 2024-25, supported by private sector reforms and gradual economic recovery</p><p>Cabinet approves the draft budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The state is targeting:</p><ul><li>a primary surplus of EGP 795 bn — or 4% of GDP.</li><li>reducing the public debt to 82.9% next fiscal year</li><li>trimming the debt-to-GDP ratio to below 92%.</li><li>a 19% y-o-y jump in revenues to EGP 3.1 tn and a 18% y-o-y rise in expenses to EGP 4.6 tn.</li></ul><p>Alstom’s invests EUR 80 mn in a manufacturing complex in Borg Al Arab, which will include a plant to produce electrical systems and railway components and another to produce units for the metro, monorail, high-speed train, and LRT.</p><p>The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) is working on sector-specific tax guidelines across a number of sectors in Egypt’s economy as part of an effort to eliminate tax disputes in the future.</p><p>Chinese office supplies and stationary manufacturer Deli Group is planning to establish a USD 200 mn industrial complex in the Tenth of Ramadan City, according to an Industry Ministry statement.</p><p><b>HDBK</b> Annual General Meeting (AGM) has approved the distribution of cash dividends amounting to EGP5.00 per share. The distribution date is set for April 15, and the record date is April 10.</p><p><b>SAUD</b> to distribute cash dividends of EGP0.850 per share on April 16, 2025, with record date of April 13, 2025. </p><p>The FRA approves BTFH&apos;s request to the issuance of an invitation to existing shareholders to subscribe to the remaining 424.22 million shares. </p><p><b>MCQE</b>’s general assembly approved a cash dividend distribution of EGP1.00/share for FY24, to be paid over two tranches. The first tranche will be disbursed in June, followed by the second tranche in November.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*  The International Finance Corporation (IFC) unveiled the list of 11 Egyptian airports slated for development through public-private partnerships (PPP). China’s Wu’an Xin Feng signed the contract for its USD1.7 bn integrated metal industries complex in the Ain Sokhna industrial zone with the government yesterday.  The Egyptian Electric Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency (Egyptera) has temporarily halted the acceptance of requests to connect so...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b><br/>The International Finance Corporation (IFC) unveiled the list of 11 Egyptian airports slated for development through public-private partnerships (PPP).</p><p>China’s Wu’an Xin Feng signed the contract for its USD1.7 bn integrated metal industries complex in the Ain Sokhna industrial zone with the government yesterday. </p><p>The Egyptian Electric Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency (Egyptera) has temporarily halted the acceptance of requests to connect solar power plants to the grid until a regulatory framework for net metering and solar self-consumption is finalized.</p><p>The House of Representatives approved a grant from the Japanese government worth JPY500 million (USD3.3 million) to the Ministry of Agriculture.</p><p>Local fertilizer player Agro TH plans to establish its second factory in Sadat City in partnership with an Omani investor with an estimated investment of EGP5 bn.</p><p>Local home appliances manufacturer Royal Home plans to list 20% of its shares on the EGX within the next 18 months.</p><p>Instapay transfer fees come into effect on Tuesday, 1 April. Transfers will be subject to a 0.1% fee, ranging from EGP0.50 and EGP20 per transaction.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> 4Q24 consolidated net income attributable to shareholders decreased 29.2% YoY to USD31.0 million and adjusted net income attributable to shareholders increased 0.4% YoY to USD117.3 million in FY24. ORAS is currently trading at FY25e PE of 4.9x.</p><p><b>JUFO</b> reported 4Q24 attributable net profit of EGP298 million (+108.4% YoY, -69.0% QoQ). FY24 attributable net profit recorded EGP2,735 million (+167.9% YoY), missing our estimates of EGP2,969 million. JUFO is currently trading at FY25f P/E of 8.7x.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> and Alameda Healthcare signed a partnership agreement to build a 200-bed hospital in TMGH’s Madinaty, with investments of EGP5.0 billion.</p><p><b>HELI</b> expects its revenue to reach EGP300.0 billion in ten years.</p><p><b>EGCH</b> obtained an EGP10 billion credit facility, from a consortium of 6 banks, to finance the company’s nitric acid and ammonium nitrate project. The facility is distributed USD93 million in foreign currency and EGP5 billion in local currency.</p><p><b>CIEB</b> Annual General Meeting (AGM) has approved the distribution of cash dividends amounting to EGP3.2 per share, reflecting a payout ratio of 50%. The distribution date is set for April 17, and the record date is April 14.</p><p><b>COMI</b> has announced cash dividends of EGP2.50 per share. The distribution date is set for April 10, with a record date of April 7. </p><p><b>BTFH</b> announced that the coverage rate for the first phase of the company&apos;s capital increase subscription reached 92.11% amounting to 4.95 billion shares. </p><p><b>ValU</b> plans to issue securitized bonds worth EGP1 billion during the second quarter of this year.</p><p><b>ETEL</b>’s assembly approved distributing cash dividends of EGP1.50/share, implying a DPO of 25.4% and a DY of 4.1%.</p><p>Hilton will set up Africa’s first Signia Hotel and Signia Residence in West Cairo’s Skywalk. The 200-key hotel will include build on 5k sqm space.</p><p>The Holding Company for Tourism and Hotels is working on adding 3k keys to its portfolio within the coming three years. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b><br/>The International Finance Corporation (IFC) unveiled the list of 11 Egyptian airports slated for development through public-private partnerships (PPP).</p><p>China’s Wu’an Xin Feng signed the contract for its USD1.7 bn integrated metal industries complex in the Ain Sokhna industrial zone with the government yesterday. </p><p>The Egyptian Electric Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency (Egyptera) has temporarily halted the acceptance of requests to connect solar power plants to the grid until a regulatory framework for net metering and solar self-consumption is finalized.</p><p>The House of Representatives approved a grant from the Japanese government worth JPY500 million (USD3.3 million) to the Ministry of Agriculture.</p><p>Local fertilizer player Agro TH plans to establish its second factory in Sadat City in partnership with an Omani investor with an estimated investment of EGP5 bn.</p><p>Local home appliances manufacturer Royal Home plans to list 20% of its shares on the EGX within the next 18 months.</p><p>Instapay transfer fees come into effect on Tuesday, 1 April. Transfers will be subject to a 0.1% fee, ranging from EGP0.50 and EGP20 per transaction.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> 4Q24 consolidated net income attributable to shareholders decreased 29.2% YoY to USD31.0 million and adjusted net income attributable to shareholders increased 0.4% YoY to USD117.3 million in FY24. ORAS is currently trading at FY25e PE of 4.9x.</p><p><b>JUFO</b> reported 4Q24 attributable net profit of EGP298 million (+108.4% YoY, -69.0% QoQ). FY24 attributable net profit recorded EGP2,735 million (+167.9% YoY), missing our estimates of EGP2,969 million. JUFO is currently trading at FY25f P/E of 8.7x.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> and Alameda Healthcare signed a partnership agreement to build a 200-bed hospital in TMGH’s Madinaty, with investments of EGP5.0 billion.</p><p><b>HELI</b> expects its revenue to reach EGP300.0 billion in ten years.</p><p><b>EGCH</b> obtained an EGP10 billion credit facility, from a consortium of 6 banks, to finance the company’s nitric acid and ammonium nitrate project. The facility is distributed USD93 million in foreign currency and EGP5 billion in local currency.</p><p><b>CIEB</b> Annual General Meeting (AGM) has approved the distribution of cash dividends amounting to EGP3.2 per share, reflecting a payout ratio of 50%. The distribution date is set for April 17, and the record date is April 14.</p><p><b>COMI</b> has announced cash dividends of EGP2.50 per share. The distribution date is set for April 10, with a record date of April 7. </p><p><b>BTFH</b> announced that the coverage rate for the first phase of the company&apos;s capital increase subscription reached 92.11% amounting to 4.95 billion shares. </p><p><b>ValU</b> plans to issue securitized bonds worth EGP1 billion during the second quarter of this year.</p><p><b>ETEL</b>’s assembly approved distributing cash dividends of EGP1.50/share, implying a DPO of 25.4% and a DY of 4.1%.</p><p>Hilton will set up Africa’s first Signia Hotel and Signia Residence in West Cairo’s Skywalk. The 200-key hotel will include build on 5k sqm space.</p><p>The Holding Company for Tourism and Hotels is working on adding 3k keys to its portfolio within the coming three years. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Madbouly government has formed new committees to address the effects of Trump’s tariffs — direct and indirect. The committees are tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of Egypt’s customs to adapt to recent global developments and, particularly, the tariffs imposed by some countries in response to US tariffs, a senior government official said.  US President Donald Trump said auto tariffs will land “in the next few days,” with additional duties on pharma, lumber, and semiconduc...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Madbouly government has formed new committees to address the effects of Trump’s tariffs — direct and indirect. The committees are tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of Egypt’s customs to adapt to recent global developments and, particularly, the tariffs imposed by some countries in response to US tariffs, a senior government official said. </p><p>US President Donald Trump said auto tariffs will land “in the next few days,” with additional duties on pharma, lumber, and semiconductors set to follow “down the road”.  Trump said many of these levies will take effect on 2 April. Trump also confirmed a new 25% “secondary tariff” on any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela.</p><p>Egypt aims to initially cut the customs clearance time for goods from eight days to just two — a measure that is expected to take between nine months to a year to be fully implemented. After that, the government aims to cut clearance time to just a few hours. The Finance Ministry aims to collect some EGP 74 bn in customs duties during the current fiscal year, a figure that may grow further with the resolution of disputes and the simplification of procedures, source said.</p><p>The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will provide advisory services aimed at expanding private sector participation in Egypt’s airports under an agreement inked with the Madbouly government yesterday, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>The government has requested a re-discussion and deliberation of some articles of the new draft labor law to ensure its compatibility with international standards and achieve greater balance in labor relations. This comes after the House of Representatives initially approved all articles of the law in its plenary session last Sunday.</p><p>Khalda Petroleum Company plans to invest USD1.15 billion in drilling, exploration, and development activities during the next fiscal year, 2025-2026.</p><p>An Egyptian-Turkish alliance, comprising the Egyptian Company for Trade and Agencies and the Turkish company &quot;Kelpsen&quot;, intends to invest an initial USD10 million to establish a factory for water meters and valves.</p><p><b>ARCC</b> reported sturdy 4Q24 financial results with attributable bottom line recording a record EGP492.3 million in 4Q24 (+150% YoY, +55% QoQ), bringing FY24 attributable bottom line to EGP1,160.1 million (+66% YoY). ARCC’s<b> </b>Board of Directors<b> </b>proposed no cash dividend distribution for FY24. <em>ARCC is trading at FY25e P/E of 9.2x.</em></p><p><b>ELEC</b> reported a significant drop in attributable net income to EGP25.2 million (-91% YoY, -92% QoQ), bringing FY24 attributable net income to EGP1.3 billion (+6% YoY). </p><p><b>COMI</b> AGM decided to pay cash dividends of EGP2.50/share, which implies a payout ratio of 14% of 2024 net profit post minority, and to increase the issued and paid-in capital from EGP30.43 billion to EGP30.708 billion, as part of the ESOP.</p><p><b>EXPA</b> AGM approves to distribute 3.7:10 bonus shares.</p><p><b>CIRA&apos;s</b> BoD approved entering into an interest-free loan agreement convertible into shares in Social Impact Capital Educational Company, with a total amount of SAR15 million, to finance a capital increase in Social Impact Capital Educational Company, bringing CIRA&apos;s ownership stake at 61.56% of the company. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Madbouly government has formed new committees to address the effects of Trump’s tariffs — direct and indirect. The committees are tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of Egypt’s customs to adapt to recent global developments and, particularly, the tariffs imposed by some countries in response to US tariffs, a senior government official said. </p><p>US President Donald Trump said auto tariffs will land “in the next few days,” with additional duties on pharma, lumber, and semiconductors set to follow “down the road”.  Trump said many of these levies will take effect on 2 April. Trump also confirmed a new 25% “secondary tariff” on any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela.</p><p>Egypt aims to initially cut the customs clearance time for goods from eight days to just two — a measure that is expected to take between nine months to a year to be fully implemented. After that, the government aims to cut clearance time to just a few hours. The Finance Ministry aims to collect some EGP 74 bn in customs duties during the current fiscal year, a figure that may grow further with the resolution of disputes and the simplification of procedures, source said.</p><p>The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will provide advisory services aimed at expanding private sector participation in Egypt’s airports under an agreement inked with the Madbouly government yesterday, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>The government has requested a re-discussion and deliberation of some articles of the new draft labor law to ensure its compatibility with international standards and achieve greater balance in labor relations. This comes after the House of Representatives initially approved all articles of the law in its plenary session last Sunday.</p><p>Khalda Petroleum Company plans to invest USD1.15 billion in drilling, exploration, and development activities during the next fiscal year, 2025-2026.</p><p>An Egyptian-Turkish alliance, comprising the Egyptian Company for Trade and Agencies and the Turkish company &quot;Kelpsen&quot;, intends to invest an initial USD10 million to establish a factory for water meters and valves.</p><p><b>ARCC</b> reported sturdy 4Q24 financial results with attributable bottom line recording a record EGP492.3 million in 4Q24 (+150% YoY, +55% QoQ), bringing FY24 attributable bottom line to EGP1,160.1 million (+66% YoY). ARCC’s<b> </b>Board of Directors<b> </b>proposed no cash dividend distribution for FY24. <em>ARCC is trading at FY25e P/E of 9.2x.</em></p><p><b>ELEC</b> reported a significant drop in attributable net income to EGP25.2 million (-91% YoY, -92% QoQ), bringing FY24 attributable net income to EGP1.3 billion (+6% YoY). </p><p><b>COMI</b> AGM decided to pay cash dividends of EGP2.50/share, which implies a payout ratio of 14% of 2024 net profit post minority, and to increase the issued and paid-in capital from EGP30.43 billion to EGP30.708 billion, as part of the ESOP.</p><p><b>EXPA</b> AGM approves to distribute 3.7:10 bonus shares.</p><p><b>CIRA&apos;s</b> BoD approved entering into an interest-free loan agreement convertible into shares in Social Impact Capital Educational Company, with a total amount of SAR15 million, to finance a capital increase in Social Impact Capital Educational Company, bringing CIRA&apos;s ownership stake at 61.56% of the company. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Gas output dropped 20% y-o-y to 4.3 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) in January, marking its lowest monthly level since December 2016. Dana Gas, one of the key producers in the Nile Delta, plans to launch a USD100 million project to develop production after receiving the rest of its outstanding dues.  The European Union has agreed to fast-track the approval and disbursement of the second phase of the its macro-financial assistance and budget support program, worth EUR4 billion. The Sue...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Gas output dropped 20% y-o-y to 4.3 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) in January, marking its lowest monthly level since December 2016.</p><p>Dana Gas, one of the key producers in the Nile Delta, plans to launch a USD100 million project to develop production after receiving the rest of its outstanding dues. </p><p>The European Union has agreed to fast-track the approval and disbursement of the second phase of the its macro-financial assistance and budget support program, worth EUR4 billion.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has launched the first phase of a new digital services platform for investors.</p><p>The House gave the initial thumbs up to the entirety of the re-drafted Labor Act, with the bill&apos;s final approval by the legislative body penciled in for an upcoming session. </p><p>The Customs Authority is preparing to launch a pilot operation of a new system for inspecting goods based on AI to combat customs evasion at ports, by creating a unified database for the prices of imported goods at all Egyptian ports.</p><p>Tarek Sultan, Vice Chairman of Agility, a company specializing in supply chain services, infrastructure, and innovation, said his company intends to invest USD60 million to establish modern customs and logistics facilities in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.</p><p>The German Development Bank (KfW Bank) intends to provide financing worth EUR52 million to the Ministry of Electricity to finance clean energy transition projects, sources at the German Embassy said.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP425.00, OW) announced that its 50-50 joint venture with Técnicas Reunidas has signed an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract to build the Qurayyah IPP Expansion Project, a large-scale 3 GW combined cycle gas-fired power plant in the Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia. </p><p>The value of projects undertaken by Egyptian contractors in Iraq jumped to USD12 billion, according to the Chairman of the Egyptian Federation for Construction and Building Contractors. </p><p><b>CLHO</b> (FV: EGP9.00, OW) issued 4Q24 results. 4Q24 attributable net profit amounted to EGP191 million, down 8% QoQ but up 78% YoY. FY24 attributable net profit came in at EGP723 million (+73% YoY). <em>CLHO is currently trading at FY25 multiples of P/E 15.2x and EV/EBITDA of 7.4x.</em></p><p><b>ADIB</b> AGM approved increasing issued and paid-in capital from EGP6 billion to EGP12 billion, an increase of EGP6 billion through distributing 1:1 bonus shares.</p><p><b>DSCW</b> reported 4Q24 bottom line of EGP80 million (-53.2% YoY, -75.0% QoQ). This brought FY24 bottom-line to EGP901 million (+101.1% YoY).</p><p><b>DSCW</b> BoD approved the establishment of Dice for Ready Made Garments in Morocco for the trade and distribution of ready-made clothing. Also, it proposed shares distribution for FY24 at a rate of half a share for each original share.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gas output dropped 20% y-o-y to 4.3 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) in January, marking its lowest monthly level since December 2016.</p><p>Dana Gas, one of the key producers in the Nile Delta, plans to launch a USD100 million project to develop production after receiving the rest of its outstanding dues. </p><p>The European Union has agreed to fast-track the approval and disbursement of the second phase of the its macro-financial assistance and budget support program, worth EUR4 billion.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has launched the first phase of a new digital services platform for investors.</p><p>The House gave the initial thumbs up to the entirety of the re-drafted Labor Act, with the bill&apos;s final approval by the legislative body penciled in for an upcoming session. </p><p>The Customs Authority is preparing to launch a pilot operation of a new system for inspecting goods based on AI to combat customs evasion at ports, by creating a unified database for the prices of imported goods at all Egyptian ports.</p><p>Tarek Sultan, Vice Chairman of Agility, a company specializing in supply chain services, infrastructure, and innovation, said his company intends to invest USD60 million to establish modern customs and logistics facilities in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.</p><p>The German Development Bank (KfW Bank) intends to provide financing worth EUR52 million to the Ministry of Electricity to finance clean energy transition projects, sources at the German Embassy said.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP425.00, OW) announced that its 50-50 joint venture with Técnicas Reunidas has signed an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract to build the Qurayyah IPP Expansion Project, a large-scale 3 GW combined cycle gas-fired power plant in the Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia. </p><p>The value of projects undertaken by Egyptian contractors in Iraq jumped to USD12 billion, according to the Chairman of the Egyptian Federation for Construction and Building Contractors. </p><p><b>CLHO</b> (FV: EGP9.00, OW) issued 4Q24 results. 4Q24 attributable net profit amounted to EGP191 million, down 8% QoQ but up 78% YoY. FY24 attributable net profit came in at EGP723 million (+73% YoY). <em>CLHO is currently trading at FY25 multiples of P/E 15.2x and EV/EBITDA of 7.4x.</em></p><p><b>ADIB</b> AGM approved increasing issued and paid-in capital from EGP6 billion to EGP12 billion, an increase of EGP6 billion through distributing 1:1 bonus shares.</p><p><b>DSCW</b> reported 4Q24 bottom line of EGP80 million (-53.2% YoY, -75.0% QoQ). This brought FY24 bottom-line to EGP901 million (+101.1% YoY).</p><p><b>DSCW</b> BoD approved the establishment of Dice for Ready Made Garments in Morocco for the trade and distribution of ready-made clothing. Also, it proposed shares distribution for FY24 at a rate of half a share for each original share.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Foreign holdings of public debt have returned to their pre-December levels, reaching approximately USD38 billion, the rise in demand from foreign investors is attributed to declining inflation figures coupled with expectations of an interest rate cut from the CBE in April. Kuwait is looking to increase its investments in Egypt to USD5.3 billion by the end of the year, equal to a 20% jump in the GCC nation’s investments in Egypt. Kuwaiti officials informed Prime Minister Madbouly of the renewa...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Foreign holdings of public debt have returned to their pre-December levels, reaching approximately USD38 billion, the rise in demand from foreign investors is attributed to declining inflation figures coupled with expectations of an interest rate cut from the CBE in April.</p><p>Kuwait is looking to increase its investments in Egypt to USD5.3 billion by the end of the year, equal to a 20% jump in the GCC nation’s investments in Egypt.</p><p>Kuwaiti officials informed Prime Minister Madbouly of the renewal of two deposits totaling USD4 billion.</p><p>The government is planning to launch a retail bond market in 2025 as part of the government’s efforts to diversify its public debt instruments.</p><p>Air Liquide Egypt and China’s United Energy Group (UEG) signed an MoU to develop green ammonia projects using green hydrogen in Egypt. </p><p>The Finance Ministry is looking to amend the property tax law to raise the exemption threshold to EGP4-5 million, up from EGP2 million currently.</p><p>Shipping company Hapag-Lloyd’s plans to return to the Suez Canal will remain on ice. Looking ahead, the firm penciled in 2H25 for the gradual resumption of traffic.</p><p>MPs will vote on three foreign grant agreements on Tuesday.</p><p>Egypt is negotiating with Iraq to resume importing shipments of Iraqi crude oil. </p><p>The UK is looking to boost its investments in infrastructure and aviation in Egypt, in addition to investing in the green energy sector.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> is negotiating with investors to subscribe to its Saudi Arabian Higher Education Fund to gather USD150 million. </p><p>Consolidated Financial Holding reduced its stake in <b>CNFN</b> from 58.58% to 42.01%.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Foreign holdings of public debt have returned to their pre-December levels, reaching approximately USD38 billion, the rise in demand from foreign investors is attributed to declining inflation figures coupled with expectations of an interest rate cut from the CBE in April.</p><p>Kuwait is looking to increase its investments in Egypt to USD5.3 billion by the end of the year, equal to a 20% jump in the GCC nation’s investments in Egypt.</p><p>Kuwaiti officials informed Prime Minister Madbouly of the renewal of two deposits totaling USD4 billion.</p><p>The government is planning to launch a retail bond market in 2025 as part of the government’s efforts to diversify its public debt instruments.</p><p>Air Liquide Egypt and China’s United Energy Group (UEG) signed an MoU to develop green ammonia projects using green hydrogen in Egypt. </p><p>The Finance Ministry is looking to amend the property tax law to raise the exemption threshold to EGP4-5 million, up from EGP2 million currently.</p><p>Shipping company Hapag-Lloyd’s plans to return to the Suez Canal will remain on ice. Looking ahead, the firm penciled in 2H25 for the gradual resumption of traffic.</p><p>MPs will vote on three foreign grant agreements on Tuesday.</p><p>Egypt is negotiating with Iraq to resume importing shipments of Iraqi crude oil. </p><p>The UK is looking to boost its investments in infrastructure and aviation in Egypt, in addition to investing in the green energy sector.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> is negotiating with investors to subscribe to its Saudi Arabian Higher Education Fund to gather USD150 million. </p><p>Consolidated Financial Holding reduced its stake in <b>CNFN</b> from 58.58% to 42.01%.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*  The state has appointed an advisor to value Banque du Caire, Prime Minister said during his weekly presser yesterday. “The last valuation has become outdated,” Madbouly said, adding that work on the process has begun. The state will then decide on the size of the stake to offer, either to a strategic investor, or through a stake sale on the EGX, he said. The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for the second time at the 4.25%-4.50% range. While ec...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b> </p><p>The state has appointed an advisor to value Banque du Caire, Prime Minister said during his weekly presser yesterday. “The last valuation has become outdated,” Madbouly said, adding that work on the process has begun. The state will then decide on the size of the stake to offer, either to a strategic investor, or through a stake sale on the EGX, he said.</p><p>The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for the second time at the 4.25%-4.50% range. While economic activity was expanding gradually and unemployment rate lows had steadied, “inflation remains somewhat elevated” and &quot;uncertainty around the economic outlook has increased,” the Fed’s statement said.</p><p>The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company signed an agreement to build a 500-megawatt wind farm in the Gulf of Suez region, in cooperation with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy.</p><p>Egypt is raising the purchase price of newly produced natural gas from some foreign energy companies operating in the country, aiming to encourage production to meet the needs of the local market, especially with the approach of summer.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s steel exports to Europe declined by an average of 90% in January, amid talk that the EU will impose an initial 15.6% anti-dumping duty on hot flat steel imports from Egypt starting April 7. </p><p>The Cabinet approved a draft decision to set up a committee to develop a proposal for an early warning system to prevent SMEs from facing financial distress.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s sugar import bill rose by 22.5% last year to USD890 million, compared to USD727 million in 2023.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> 4Q24 net profit after tax and minority interest recorded EGP945 million (+36% q/q, +17% y/y), bringing FY24 attributable bottom line to EGP4,255 million (+71% y/y).</p><p><b>BTFH</b> received FRA approval to conduct numerous securities brokerage activities online.</p><p>FRA granted Fawry MSME Finance,<b> FWRY</b>’s fully owned subsidiary, an Islamic financing license. The new license opens the door for Fawry to offer sharia-compliant financial solutions.</p><p><b>ATQA</b> posted its 4Q24 results, reporting a net loss of EGP118.1 million, down from a net profit of EGP141.3 million in 4Q23 and EGP160.4 million in 3Q24, bringing FY24 net profit to EGP577.8 million (-21% YoY). </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b> </p><p>The state has appointed an advisor to value Banque du Caire, Prime Minister said during his weekly presser yesterday. “The last valuation has become outdated,” Madbouly said, adding that work on the process has begun. The state will then decide on the size of the stake to offer, either to a strategic investor, or through a stake sale on the EGX, he said.</p><p>The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for the second time at the 4.25%-4.50% range. While economic activity was expanding gradually and unemployment rate lows had steadied, “inflation remains somewhat elevated” and &quot;uncertainty around the economic outlook has increased,” the Fed’s statement said.</p><p>The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company signed an agreement to build a 500-megawatt wind farm in the Gulf of Suez region, in cooperation with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy.</p><p>Egypt is raising the purchase price of newly produced natural gas from some foreign energy companies operating in the country, aiming to encourage production to meet the needs of the local market, especially with the approach of summer.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s steel exports to Europe declined by an average of 90% in January, amid talk that the EU will impose an initial 15.6% anti-dumping duty on hot flat steel imports from Egypt starting April 7. </p><p>The Cabinet approved a draft decision to set up a committee to develop a proposal for an early warning system to prevent SMEs from facing financial distress.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s sugar import bill rose by 22.5% last year to USD890 million, compared to USD727 million in 2023.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> 4Q24 net profit after tax and minority interest recorded EGP945 million (+36% q/q, +17% y/y), bringing FY24 attributable bottom line to EGP4,255 million (+71% y/y).</p><p><b>BTFH</b> received FRA approval to conduct numerous securities brokerage activities online.</p><p>FRA granted Fawry MSME Finance,<b> FWRY</b>’s fully owned subsidiary, an Islamic financing license. The new license opens the door for Fawry to offer sharia-compliant financial solutions.</p><p><b>ATQA</b> posted its 4Q24 results, reporting a net loss of EGP118.1 million, down from a net profit of EGP141.3 million in 4Q23 and EGP160.4 million in 3Q24, bringing FY24 net profit to EGP577.8 million (-21% YoY). </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*   The government is expected to raise fuel prices in April as it works to phase out fuel subsidies. The anticipated move is part of the government’s plan to have energy prices reach cost recovery levels by the end of the year. The committee is expected to raise prices by EGP1-1.25 to narrow the gap between selling prices and production costs, the source said. Diesel is set to continue to be sold at a subsidized price, while butane gas cylinders will also con...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b> <br/><br/>The government is expected to raise fuel prices in April as it works to phase out fuel subsidies. The anticipated move is part of the government’s plan to have energy prices reach cost recovery levels by the end of the year. The committee is expected to raise prices by EGP1-1.25 to narrow the gap between selling prices and production costs, the source said. Diesel is set to continue to be sold at a subsidized price, while butane gas cylinders will also continue to receive a significant subsidy, Prime Minister said in last week’s presser. </p><p>The state recorded a primary surplus of EGP330 bn in the eight months between July 2024 and February 2025, Finance Minister said. Meanwhile, tax revenues rose 38.4% y-o-y during the eight months, marking its highest growth rate in years. </p><p>Indian energy transmission and cable manufacturing company Sterlite Power is mulling a USD5-6 bn electricity grid specifically for green hydrogen projects.</p><p>China’s Xinyi Glass is looking to set up a USD700 mn solar panel glass manufacturing facility in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The plant, which will be built over two phases, is expected to produce 1.5 mn tons of solar panel glass and 1.1 mn tons of high-purity silica sand annually. The majority of output will be exported.</p><p>Arceus, a joint venture between BP and ADNOC subsidiary XRG, is in advanced negotiations to buy Shell&apos;s 50% stake in the Harmattan gas field in the Mediterranean, with BP holding the remaining stake.</p><p>Banque Misr and the National Bank of Egypt reduced interest rates on their high-interest USD certificates of deposit by 0.5 percentage points yesterday, USD certificates now offer annual returns of 7.5% and 5.5%.</p><p>The FRA gives access to 5 non-banking financial institutions, including HRHO subsidiary - ValU, to provide their services through Fintech platforms after contracting with Vlens Co.</p><p>HRHO is proposing to distribute a portion of FY24 profits to its shareholders, in the form of shares of U Consumer Finance Company (ValU) at par value, rather than cash dividends. This will occur after the completion of the ownership restructuring procedures for U Consumer Finance Company and the approval from the OGM. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b> <br/><br/>The government is expected to raise fuel prices in April as it works to phase out fuel subsidies. The anticipated move is part of the government’s plan to have energy prices reach cost recovery levels by the end of the year. The committee is expected to raise prices by EGP1-1.25 to narrow the gap between selling prices and production costs, the source said. Diesel is set to continue to be sold at a subsidized price, while butane gas cylinders will also continue to receive a significant subsidy, Prime Minister said in last week’s presser. </p><p>The state recorded a primary surplus of EGP330 bn in the eight months between July 2024 and February 2025, Finance Minister said. Meanwhile, tax revenues rose 38.4% y-o-y during the eight months, marking its highest growth rate in years. </p><p>Indian energy transmission and cable manufacturing company Sterlite Power is mulling a USD5-6 bn electricity grid specifically for green hydrogen projects.</p><p>China’s Xinyi Glass is looking to set up a USD700 mn solar panel glass manufacturing facility in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The plant, which will be built over two phases, is expected to produce 1.5 mn tons of solar panel glass and 1.1 mn tons of high-purity silica sand annually. The majority of output will be exported.</p><p>Arceus, a joint venture between BP and ADNOC subsidiary XRG, is in advanced negotiations to buy Shell&apos;s 50% stake in the Harmattan gas field in the Mediterranean, with BP holding the remaining stake.</p><p>Banque Misr and the National Bank of Egypt reduced interest rates on their high-interest USD certificates of deposit by 0.5 percentage points yesterday, USD certificates now offer annual returns of 7.5% and 5.5%.</p><p>The FRA gives access to 5 non-banking financial institutions, including HRHO subsidiary - ValU, to provide their services through Fintech platforms after contracting with Vlens Co.</p><p>HRHO is proposing to distribute a portion of FY24 profits to its shareholders, in the form of shares of U Consumer Finance Company (ValU) at par value, rather than cash dividends. This will occur after the completion of the ownership restructuring procedures for U Consumer Finance Company and the approval from the OGM. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Indian chemicals producer TCI Sanmar has plans to invest an additional USD300 million into its Egypt operations. Feedgas deliveries to the Damietta and Idku liquefaction plants have been recently increasing, with unnamed sources telling Bloomberg that Egypt could export its first LNG shipment from Idku within a year. A delegation from the Investment Ministry will meet with EU representatives to discuss the EU's recently announced temporary 15.6% dumping duties on Egyptian steel exports. The M...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Indian chemicals producer TCI Sanmar has plans to invest an additional USD300 million into its Egypt operations.</p><p>Feedgas deliveries to the Damietta and Idku liquefaction plants have been recently increasing, with unnamed sources telling Bloomberg that Egypt could export its first LNG shipment from Idku within a year.</p><p>A delegation from the Investment Ministry will meet with EU representatives to discuss the EU&apos;s recently announced temporary 15.6% dumping duties on Egyptian steel exports.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance has completed preparations for a amendments of the Value Added Tax Law, in preparation for submission to the Cabinet. </p><p>Egypt has contracted with BP to import two shipments of liquefied natural gas during current March.</p><p>Supermarket giant Lulu Group International is looking to expand in Egypt. </p><p>The Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade has approved import shipments by some car dealers, after a three-year hiatus. </p><p>Local renewables player IRSC signed a 30-year Power Purchase Agreement with <b>ARCC</b> to supply it with clean, reliable electricity generated from renewable sources. </p><p><b>SWDY</b> increased its stake in subsidiaries Pyramids for Industrial Development (PID) and Pyramids Zona Franca (PZF) with total value of EGP1.15 billion.</p><p><b>CANA</b> AGM approved the distribution of 0.54:1 bonus shares.</p><p><b>ATLC </b>received FRA approval to increase the company’s paid-in capital by EGP441.3 million through rights issue.</p><p><b>GBCO</b>’s venture capital arm, GB Ventures, plans to invest up to USD1 million in three to five startups this year as part of its expansion plan across the Middle East and Africa. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Indian chemicals producer TCI Sanmar has plans to invest an additional USD300 million into its Egypt operations.</p><p>Feedgas deliveries to the Damietta and Idku liquefaction plants have been recently increasing, with unnamed sources telling Bloomberg that Egypt could export its first LNG shipment from Idku within a year.</p><p>A delegation from the Investment Ministry will meet with EU representatives to discuss the EU&apos;s recently announced temporary 15.6% dumping duties on Egyptian steel exports.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance has completed preparations for a amendments of the Value Added Tax Law, in preparation for submission to the Cabinet. </p><p>Egypt has contracted with BP to import two shipments of liquefied natural gas during current March.</p><p>Supermarket giant Lulu Group International is looking to expand in Egypt. </p><p>The Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade has approved import shipments by some car dealers, after a three-year hiatus. </p><p>Local renewables player IRSC signed a 30-year Power Purchase Agreement with <b>ARCC</b> to supply it with clean, reliable electricity generated from renewable sources. </p><p><b>SWDY</b> increased its stake in subsidiaries Pyramids for Industrial Development (PID) and Pyramids Zona Franca (PZF) with total value of EGP1.15 billion.</p><p><b>CANA</b> AGM approved the distribution of 0.54:1 bonus shares.</p><p><b>ATLC </b>received FRA approval to increase the company’s paid-in capital by EGP441.3 million through rights issue.</p><p><b>GBCO</b>’s venture capital arm, GB Ventures, plans to invest up to USD1 million in three to five startups this year as part of its expansion plan across the Middle East and Africa. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - COMI - EFIH - ORAS - CLHO  - LCSW   - prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt is expected to receive four LNG shipments by April, as the country looks to build up a strategic gas reserve. The Sovereign Fund of Egypt is conducting a comprehensive review of the privatization program that could see it expand the program to 40-60 state-run companies. Chinese textile manufacturer Jiangsu Guotai signed an agreement to set up a USD10 million readymade garment factory in the Qantara West Industrial Zone. The Tourism Support Fund approved extending the Aviation Incentive ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt is expected to receive four LNG shipments by April, as the country looks to build up a strategic gas reserve.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt is conducting a comprehensive review of the privatization program that could see it expand the program to 40-60 state-run companies.</p><p>Chinese textile manufacturer Jiangsu Guotai signed an agreement to set up a USD10 million readymade garment factory in the Qantara West Industrial Zone.</p><p>The Tourism Support Fund approved extending the Aviation Incentive Program, which expires next April, to the summer season from May to October 2025. </p><p>The CBE&apos;s net foreign assets rose to c. USD12.12 billion by the end of February, compared to c. USD12.02 billion the previous month, an increase of around USD99 million.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> Board of Directors proposed a cash dividend distribution of EGP0.75/share for FY24, implying a payout ratio of 26.8% and a dividend yield of 3.3%.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> (FV: EGP32.50, OW) issued neutral 2Q24/25 preliminary results. Bottom line amounted to EGP1.5 billion in 2Q24/25, down 21% QoQ but up 24.3% YoY. 1H24/25 bottom line came in at EGP3.4 billion (+55.9% YoY). <em>ALCN is currently trading at FY24/25f P/E of 9.2x and EV/EBITDA of 8.1x.</em></p><p>The Finance Ministry is expected to kick off the first phase of its planned desalination plants tenders, involving four plants with a combined capacity of 3 million cubic meters per day, in 2Q25. </p><p><b>SCEM</b> recorded strong FY24 results. Attributable net Income came in at EGP3,077.5 million in FY24, compared to a net loss of EGP121.4 million in FY23, noting that EGP1,517.4 million was attributed to the sale of an investment.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt is expected to receive four LNG shipments by April, as the country looks to build up a strategic gas reserve.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt is conducting a comprehensive review of the privatization program that could see it expand the program to 40-60 state-run companies.</p><p>Chinese textile manufacturer Jiangsu Guotai signed an agreement to set up a USD10 million readymade garment factory in the Qantara West Industrial Zone.</p><p>The Tourism Support Fund approved extending the Aviation Incentive Program, which expires next April, to the summer season from May to October 2025. </p><p>The CBE&apos;s net foreign assets rose to c. USD12.12 billion by the end of February, compared to c. USD12.02 billion the previous month, an increase of around USD99 million.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> Board of Directors proposed a cash dividend distribution of EGP0.75/share for FY24, implying a payout ratio of 26.8% and a dividend yield of 3.3%.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> (FV: EGP32.50, OW) issued neutral 2Q24/25 preliminary results. Bottom line amounted to EGP1.5 billion in 2Q24/25, down 21% QoQ but up 24.3% YoY. 1H24/25 bottom line came in at EGP3.4 billion (+55.9% YoY). <em>ALCN is currently trading at FY24/25f P/E of 9.2x and EV/EBITDA of 8.1x.</em></p><p>The Finance Ministry is expected to kick off the first phase of its planned desalination plants tenders, involving four plants with a combined capacity of 3 million cubic meters per day, in 2Q25. </p><p><b>SCEM</b> recorded strong FY24 results. Attributable net Income came in at EGP3,077.5 million in FY24, compared to a net loss of EGP121.4 million in FY23, noting that EGP1,517.4 million was attributed to the sale of an investment.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - HELI  - EFIH  - AMOC - ADIB - MTIE    Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Oil Minister Karim Badawi met with CEO of US-based LNG solutions company Excelerate Energy Steven Kobos where they discussed leasing floating storage and regasification units to Egypt, sharing technical expertise, and LNG trade cooperation, according to a Ministry statement. A high-level investment delegation has received preliminary approval to visit Iraq, unnamed sources said.  The Holding Company for Food Industries intends to list a number of its subsidiaries on the EGX in the coming...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Oil Minister Karim Badawi met with CEO of US-based LNG solutions company Excelerate Energy Steven Kobos where they discussed leasing floating storage and regasification units to Egypt, sharing technical expertise, and LNG trade cooperation, according to a Ministry statement.</p><p>A high-level investment delegation has received preliminary approval to visit Iraq, unnamed sources said. </p><p>The Holding Company for Food Industries intends to list a number of its subsidiaries on the EGX in the coming period.</p><p>Oil producer Capricorn Energy said it has reached a preliminary agreement with the EGPC to improve gas pricing to increase production, under terms aimed at boosting investment and production, along with updated commercial terms.</p><p>British company BP seeks to increase gas production in Egypt by approximately 160 million cubic feet per day, from two wells in the King Mariout and Fayoum concession areas in the deep waters of the Mediterranean Sea, in 2H25.</p><p>A government official said that the Ministry of Petroleum expects to receive four shipments of imported LNG during April. </p><p>President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi approved a USD131 million loan agreement from the African Development Bank to help finance the first phase of the Private Sector Development and Economic Diversification Support Program, as part of the state budget support, according to a report published in the Official Gazette.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> reported steady 4Q24 results with attributable earnings coming in at EGP4.2 billion (+106% YoY, -13% QoQ). FY24 attributable earnings surged to EGP17.5 billion (+73% YoY). SWDY board of directors proposed a cash dividend distribution of EGP1.00/share, implying a payout ratio of 12.3% and a dividend yield of 1.2%. <em>SWDY is trading at FY25e P/E of 9.7x and EV/EBITDA of 5.5x.</em></p><p><b>EGAL </b>signed a 25-year USD-denominated corporate Power Purchase Agreement with Scatec for a 1.1 GW solar plant and 200MWh battery energy storage system in Naga Hammadi backed by a sovereign guarantee. Scatec targets to reach financial close and start construction within the next 12 months. <em>We expect the new plant to save around 10-15% of the company’s electricity cost which could contribute to increasing our FV by EGP20.00/share to EGP175.00/share. We remind you that electricity represents more than 40% of production costs and EGAL’s gross margin shrinks by 2-3% for every EGP0.25/kWh increase in electricity tariff, according to our calculations.</em></p><p><b>CIEB </b>lowered its proposed 2024 dividend payout to EGP3.20/share, representing 50.2% of distributable profits, down from a previously planned EGP3.82/share, or 60% of distributable profits, according to a Board decision. The payout remains subject to the general assembly’s approval.</p><p><b>OLFI</b> is to distribute cash dividends of EGP2.00/share for FY24 on 27 March 2025, for shareholders on record on 24 March 2025, implying a DY of 10.4%.</p><p><b>EFID</b>’s BoD is considering the approval of doubling the company’s capital to EGP280 million. The proposed capital increase of EGP140 million will be distributed on 700 million shares and financed through the company’s retained earnings of FY23. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Oil Minister Karim Badawi met with CEO of US-based LNG solutions company Excelerate Energy Steven Kobos where they discussed leasing floating storage and regasification units to Egypt, sharing technical expertise, and LNG trade cooperation, according to a Ministry statement.</p><p>A high-level investment delegation has received preliminary approval to visit Iraq, unnamed sources said. </p><p>The Holding Company for Food Industries intends to list a number of its subsidiaries on the EGX in the coming period.</p><p>Oil producer Capricorn Energy said it has reached a preliminary agreement with the EGPC to improve gas pricing to increase production, under terms aimed at boosting investment and production, along with updated commercial terms.</p><p>British company BP seeks to increase gas production in Egypt by approximately 160 million cubic feet per day, from two wells in the King Mariout and Fayoum concession areas in the deep waters of the Mediterranean Sea, in 2H25.</p><p>A government official said that the Ministry of Petroleum expects to receive four shipments of imported LNG during April. </p><p>President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi approved a USD131 million loan agreement from the African Development Bank to help finance the first phase of the Private Sector Development and Economic Diversification Support Program, as part of the state budget support, according to a report published in the Official Gazette.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> reported steady 4Q24 results with attributable earnings coming in at EGP4.2 billion (+106% YoY, -13% QoQ). FY24 attributable earnings surged to EGP17.5 billion (+73% YoY). SWDY board of directors proposed a cash dividend distribution of EGP1.00/share, implying a payout ratio of 12.3% and a dividend yield of 1.2%. <em>SWDY is trading at FY25e P/E of 9.7x and EV/EBITDA of 5.5x.</em></p><p><b>EGAL </b>signed a 25-year USD-denominated corporate Power Purchase Agreement with Scatec for a 1.1 GW solar plant and 200MWh battery energy storage system in Naga Hammadi backed by a sovereign guarantee. Scatec targets to reach financial close and start construction within the next 12 months. <em>We expect the new plant to save around 10-15% of the company’s electricity cost which could contribute to increasing our FV by EGP20.00/share to EGP175.00/share. We remind you that electricity represents more than 40% of production costs and EGAL’s gross margin shrinks by 2-3% for every EGP0.25/kWh increase in electricity tariff, according to our calculations.</em></p><p><b>CIEB </b>lowered its proposed 2024 dividend payout to EGP3.20/share, representing 50.2% of distributable profits, down from a previously planned EGP3.82/share, or 60% of distributable profits, according to a Board decision. The payout remains subject to the general assembly’s approval.</p><p><b>OLFI</b> is to distribute cash dividends of EGP2.00/share for FY24 on 27 March 2025, for shareholders on record on 24 March 2025, implying a DY of 10.4%.</p><p><b>EFID</b>’s BoD is considering the approval of doubling the company’s capital to EGP280 million. The proposed capital increase of EGP140 million will be distributed on 700 million shares and financed through the company’s retained earnings of FY23. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In line with IMF directives, the government is committed to have energy prices reach cost recovery levels by the end of the year. The Prime Minister said that the government set a target inflation rate at 10% by 2026. The IMF's mission chief to Egypt, stated that the fifth review of Egypt's loan program will take place before the end of June, according to the current schedule for disbursing tranches. After a sharp wave of outflows, foreign and Arab investors in the local debt market shifted t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In line with IMF directives, the government is committed to have energy prices reach cost recovery levels by the end of the year.</p><p>The Prime Minister said that the government set a target inflation rate at 10% by 2026.</p><p>The IMF&apos;s mission chief to Egypt, stated that the fifth review of Egypt&apos;s loan program will take place before the end of June, according to the current schedule for disbursing tranches.</p><p>After a sharp wave of outflows, foreign and Arab investors in the local debt market shifted to net buying for the second day in a row, following the IMF&apos;S approval of the disbursement of Egypt&apos;s fourth tranche. </p><p>The government is currently working on moving the Chill Out&apos;s company ownership from the National Service Projects Organization’s (NSPO) National Roads Company subsidiary to the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, once this step is completed the fund will start restructuring the fuel retailed ahead of its planned IPO, sources said. </p><p>UK-based oil and gas giant Shell is investing some USD300 mn alongside Petronas in its ongoing drilling operations in the West Delta Deep Marine concession as part of its 11th phase, Shell Egypt VP and Country Chair said. </p><p>Egypt has raised the purchase price of newly extracted natural gas from three concessions owned by the British company Cheiron Petroleum in the Western Desert by 61%, to USD4.25 per million British thermal units.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> board of directors proposed a cash dividend distribution of EGP15.00/share for FY24, implying a payout ratio of 71% and a dividend yield of 10%.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) of its subsidiary, National Printing, on the EGX by June. The offering allows the exit of an existing shareholder.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> will move to the over-the-counter (OTC) market at the start of trading today after completing a share buyback from minority investors.</p><p><b>DSCW&apos;s</b> BoD approved the purchase of a plot of land owned by the NBE and Banque Misr, valued at c. EGP167 million. </p><p><b>DSCW&apos;s</b> BoD canceled the planned purchase of Twin Top Real Estate Investment Company after failing to reach an agreement on the purchase price. </p><p>The Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund signed a cooperation protocol with <b>QNBE</b> Egypt to provide EGP5 billion in mortgage loans to finance housing units on favorable terms and at subsidized interest rates, doubling the bank&apos;s allocations for this purpose to EGP10 billion. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In line with IMF directives, the government is committed to have energy prices reach cost recovery levels by the end of the year.</p><p>The Prime Minister said that the government set a target inflation rate at 10% by 2026.</p><p>The IMF&apos;s mission chief to Egypt, stated that the fifth review of Egypt&apos;s loan program will take place before the end of June, according to the current schedule for disbursing tranches.</p><p>After a sharp wave of outflows, foreign and Arab investors in the local debt market shifted to net buying for the second day in a row, following the IMF&apos;S approval of the disbursement of Egypt&apos;s fourth tranche. </p><p>The government is currently working on moving the Chill Out&apos;s company ownership from the National Service Projects Organization’s (NSPO) National Roads Company subsidiary to the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, once this step is completed the fund will start restructuring the fuel retailed ahead of its planned IPO, sources said. </p><p>UK-based oil and gas giant Shell is investing some USD300 mn alongside Petronas in its ongoing drilling operations in the West Delta Deep Marine concession as part of its 11th phase, Shell Egypt VP and Country Chair said. </p><p>Egypt has raised the purchase price of newly extracted natural gas from three concessions owned by the British company Cheiron Petroleum in the Western Desert by 61%, to USD4.25 per million British thermal units.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> board of directors proposed a cash dividend distribution of EGP15.00/share for FY24, implying a payout ratio of 71% and a dividend yield of 10%.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) of its subsidiary, National Printing, on the EGX by June. The offering allows the exit of an existing shareholder.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> will move to the over-the-counter (OTC) market at the start of trading today after completing a share buyback from minority investors.</p><p><b>DSCW&apos;s</b> BoD approved the purchase of a plot of land owned by the NBE and Banque Misr, valued at c. EGP167 million. </p><p><b>DSCW&apos;s</b> BoD canceled the planned purchase of Twin Top Real Estate Investment Company after failing to reach an agreement on the purchase price. </p><p>The Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund signed a cooperation protocol with <b>QNBE</b> Egypt to provide EGP5 billion in mortgage loans to finance housing units on favorable terms and at subsidized interest rates, doubling the bank&apos;s allocations for this purpose to EGP10 billion. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*  Egypt’s fourth loan-review showed that more needs to be done on the structural reform agenda. “Progress with the implementation of the structural reform agenda was mixed, with notable delays on critical reforms related to divestment and leveling the playing field,” the IMF said in a statement after its Executive Board completed the fourth review. The IMF also approved the Request for an Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The USD1.3 bn ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b><br/>Egypt’s fourth loan-review showed that more needs to be done on the structural reform agenda. “Progress with the implementation of the structural reform agenda was mixed, with notable delays on critical reforms related to divestment and leveling the playing field,” the IMF said in a statement after its Executive Board completed the fourth review.</p><p>The IMF also approved the Request for an Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The USD1.3 bn in funds are set to be directed towards climate-related projects in Egypt, namely ones that pertain to the expansion of renewable energy, emission reduction, water, and combating desertification.</p><p>The government is working on a package of incentives for listing on the stock exchange in an effort to stimulate government offerings and encourage private listings on the EGX. Incentives include reduced taxation on first-time listings.</p><p>The move to reinstate a 0.15% stamp tax on all EGX transactions as a simpler alternative to the capital gains tax is currently in its final stages before cabinet approval, after which it will be referred to the House. The tax would apply to both resident and non-resident investors.</p><p>The government is exploring the possibility of leasing a German LNG regasification vessel, with a delegation of Egyptian experts expected to visit Germany by the end of this month to finalize the terms of the potential agreement, the Oil Ministry said.</p><p>The Houthis are once again targeting Israeli-linked vessels crossing the Red Sea, according to the group’s spokesman.</p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones intends to launch new public free zones specializing in the spinning and textile industries, engineering and chemical industries. This is part of the government&apos;s strategy to boost productivity and attract more investment, in a move aimed at raising Egyptian exports to USD145 billion by 2030.</p><p><b>OCDI</b>&apos;s fully-owned subsidiary, Tabrouk for Development, signed a EGP2.5 billion bridge loan facility to partially finance development costs in the June project on the North Coast.</p><p><b>HRHO </b>completes its advisory services on the IPO of Alpha Data on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange with a value of USD163 million. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b><br/>Egypt’s fourth loan-review showed that more needs to be done on the structural reform agenda. “Progress with the implementation of the structural reform agenda was mixed, with notable delays on critical reforms related to divestment and leveling the playing field,” the IMF said in a statement after its Executive Board completed the fourth review.</p><p>The IMF also approved the Request for an Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The USD1.3 bn in funds are set to be directed towards climate-related projects in Egypt, namely ones that pertain to the expansion of renewable energy, emission reduction, water, and combating desertification.</p><p>The government is working on a package of incentives for listing on the stock exchange in an effort to stimulate government offerings and encourage private listings on the EGX. Incentives include reduced taxation on first-time listings.</p><p>The move to reinstate a 0.15% stamp tax on all EGX transactions as a simpler alternative to the capital gains tax is currently in its final stages before cabinet approval, after which it will be referred to the House. The tax would apply to both resident and non-resident investors.</p><p>The government is exploring the possibility of leasing a German LNG regasification vessel, with a delegation of Egyptian experts expected to visit Germany by the end of this month to finalize the terms of the potential agreement, the Oil Ministry said.</p><p>The Houthis are once again targeting Israeli-linked vessels crossing the Red Sea, according to the group’s spokesman.</p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones intends to launch new public free zones specializing in the spinning and textile industries, engineering and chemical industries. This is part of the government&apos;s strategy to boost productivity and attract more investment, in a move aimed at raising Egyptian exports to USD145 billion by 2030.</p><p><b>OCDI</b>&apos;s fully-owned subsidiary, Tabrouk for Development, signed a EGP2.5 billion bridge loan facility to partially finance development costs in the June project on the North Coast.</p><p><b>HRHO </b>completes its advisory services on the IPO of Alpha Data on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange with a value of USD163 million. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Monthly urban headline CPI inflation recorded 1.4% in February 2025 compared with 11.4% in February 2024 and 1.5% in January 2025. On an annual basis, urban headline CPI inflation recorded 12.8% in February 2025 compared with 24.0% in January 2025. Monthly core CPI inflation, computed by the CBE, recorded 1.6% in February 2025 compared with 13.2% in February 2024 and 1.7% in January 2025. On an annual basis, core CPI inflation recorded 10.0% in February 2025 compared with 22.6% in January 202...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Monthly urban headline CPI inflation recorded 1.4% in February 2025 compared with 11.4% in February 2024 and 1.5% in January 2025. On an annual basis, urban headline CPI inflation recorded 12.8% in February 2025 compared with 24.0% in January 2025.</p><p>Monthly core CPI inflation, computed by the CBE, recorded 1.6% in February 2025 compared with 13.2% in February 2024 and 1.7% in January 2025. On an annual basis, core CPI inflation recorded 10.0% in February 2025 compared with 22.6% in January 2025.</p><p>The IMF Executive Board has completed the fourth review of Egypt’s USD8 bn loan program, allowing for the disbursement of USD1.2 bn, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said.</p><p>The government will triple allocations for economic support in next fiscal year’s budget, including the funds going towards the export subsidy program and the Automotive Industry Development Program, the finance minister said.</p><p>The second phase of the tax reforms will be rolled out next year, The Minister of Finance said. The first phase of the reforms was introduced in October and includes a simplified tax system for SMEs, a central clearing system, and measures to integrate the informal economy.</p><p>The government is hoping to attract USD12 bn in FDI during the FY 2024-25, the General Authority for Investment and Freezones (GAFI) head Hossam Heiba said.</p><p>S&amp;P 500 futures traded around the flatline early Tuesday after concerns that a recession would hit the U.S. economy sparked a broad sell-off on Monday. </p><p><b>ORHD</b> reported stellar 4Q24 results, with net profit increasing 24.0% y/y and 9.0% q/q to EGP1.3 billion, bringing FY24 net profit up 9.9% y/y to EGP3.1 billion despite the 1Q24 net loss that had resulted from the FX loss driven by the March 2024 EGP devaluation. <em>Given ORHD’s stellar sales performance and strong operations across all revenue segments, we maintain our Overweight recommendation of ORHD based on our FV of EGP34.74/share and reiterate ORHD as one of our top picks.</em></p><p><b>RMDA </b>issued positive 4Q24 results with net profit after taxes amounted to EGP158 million, exceeding our expected figure of EGP132 million, and up 31% QoQ and 181% YoY. 2024 bottom line came in at EGP402 million that is up by 59% YoY. <em>RMDA is currently trading at FY25 multiples of P/E 10.7x.</em></p><p><b>EFID</b> BoD approved distributing cash dividends of EGP1.14/share for FY24, to be distributed on two equal installments. This implies a payout ratio of 49% and dividend yield of 4.1%.</p><p>Emirates NBD is currently conducting its due diligence of the state-owned lender as the Dubai-listed lender looks to acquire an undisclosed stake in the state-owned bank. </p><p>The government assigned <b>HRHO</b> to lead the IPO of Silo Foods for food industries. </p><p><b>CCAP </b>has requested 15k feddans for an agricultural and agro-industrial expansion project, focusing on herbs and aromatic plants, according to the Industry Ministry. The company will inspect available land in Sahl Baraka and Abu Zaabal. CCAP also requested the allocation of mining consessions and quarry leases to secure the supply of essential raw materials, especially talc and kaolin. </p><p>Al Organi Group’s ODI to acquire a 26.25% stake in ATQA in a EGP1.9 billion transaction (EGP6/share). The acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals and due diligence, values Ataqa at EGP7.2 billion, 6% lower than current market cap.</p><p>Six Egyptian construction companies are evaluating the potential execution of new infrastructure projects in Libya, with an estimated contract value of EGP100 billion. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Monthly urban headline CPI inflation recorded 1.4% in February 2025 compared with 11.4% in February 2024 and 1.5% in January 2025. On an annual basis, urban headline CPI inflation recorded 12.8% in February 2025 compared with 24.0% in January 2025.</p><p>Monthly core CPI inflation, computed by the CBE, recorded 1.6% in February 2025 compared with 13.2% in February 2024 and 1.7% in January 2025. On an annual basis, core CPI inflation recorded 10.0% in February 2025 compared with 22.6% in January 2025.</p><p>The IMF Executive Board has completed the fourth review of Egypt’s USD8 bn loan program, allowing for the disbursement of USD1.2 bn, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said.</p><p>The government will triple allocations for economic support in next fiscal year’s budget, including the funds going towards the export subsidy program and the Automotive Industry Development Program, the finance minister said.</p><p>The second phase of the tax reforms will be rolled out next year, The Minister of Finance said. The first phase of the reforms was introduced in October and includes a simplified tax system for SMEs, a central clearing system, and measures to integrate the informal economy.</p><p>The government is hoping to attract USD12 bn in FDI during the FY 2024-25, the General Authority for Investment and Freezones (GAFI) head Hossam Heiba said.</p><p>S&amp;P 500 futures traded around the flatline early Tuesday after concerns that a recession would hit the U.S. economy sparked a broad sell-off on Monday. </p><p><b>ORHD</b> reported stellar 4Q24 results, with net profit increasing 24.0% y/y and 9.0% q/q to EGP1.3 billion, bringing FY24 net profit up 9.9% y/y to EGP3.1 billion despite the 1Q24 net loss that had resulted from the FX loss driven by the March 2024 EGP devaluation. <em>Given ORHD’s stellar sales performance and strong operations across all revenue segments, we maintain our Overweight recommendation of ORHD based on our FV of EGP34.74/share and reiterate ORHD as one of our top picks.</em></p><p><b>RMDA </b>issued positive 4Q24 results with net profit after taxes amounted to EGP158 million, exceeding our expected figure of EGP132 million, and up 31% QoQ and 181% YoY. 2024 bottom line came in at EGP402 million that is up by 59% YoY. <em>RMDA is currently trading at FY25 multiples of P/E 10.7x.</em></p><p><b>EFID</b> BoD approved distributing cash dividends of EGP1.14/share for FY24, to be distributed on two equal installments. This implies a payout ratio of 49% and dividend yield of 4.1%.</p><p>Emirates NBD is currently conducting its due diligence of the state-owned lender as the Dubai-listed lender looks to acquire an undisclosed stake in the state-owned bank. </p><p>The government assigned <b>HRHO</b> to lead the IPO of Silo Foods for food industries. </p><p><b>CCAP </b>has requested 15k feddans for an agricultural and agro-industrial expansion project, focusing on herbs and aromatic plants, according to the Industry Ministry. The company will inspect available land in Sahl Baraka and Abu Zaabal. CCAP also requested the allocation of mining consessions and quarry leases to secure the supply of essential raw materials, especially talc and kaolin. </p><p>Al Organi Group’s ODI to acquire a 26.25% stake in ATQA in a EGP1.9 billion transaction (EGP6/share). The acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals and due diligence, values Ataqa at EGP7.2 billion, 6% lower than current market cap.</p><p>Six Egyptian construction companies are evaluating the potential execution of new infrastructure projects in Libya, with an estimated contract value of EGP100 billion. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt has reportedly set a pricing and payment mechanism for securing LNG supply agreements for the summer months. Chinese firm Di Seta has begun construction work on a USD40 million ready-made garments factory in the Qantara West Industrial Zone. Egypt's merchandise exports reached USD4.3 billion during January 2025, compared to USD3.3 billion in the same month of 2024, a growth of 30% YoY. The House of Representatives approved granting workers an annual bonus of no less than 3% of the insur...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt has reportedly set a pricing and payment mechanism for securing LNG supply agreements for the summer months.</p><p>Chinese firm Di Seta has begun construction work on a USD40 million ready-made garments factory in the Qantara West Industrial Zone.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s merchandise exports reached USD4.3 billion during January 2025, compared to USD3.3 billion in the same month of 2024, a growth of 30% YoY.</p><p>The House of Representatives approved granting workers an annual bonus of no less than 3% of the insured salary within the new draft labor law instead of 7% of the basic salary.</p><p>Minister of Finance said that tax revenue jumped 38% YoY in 1H FY2024/25 to EGP913.4 billion.</p><p><b>MASR</b>’s (FV: EGP8.11, OW) net profit in 4Q24 decreased 48.8% y/y and 62.6% q/q to EGP397.6 million, taking FY24 net profit up 36.9% y/y to EGP2.9 billion. The Board of Directors proposed the distribution of cash dividends of EGP0.25/share, implying a payout ratio of 18.3% and dividend yield of 6.0%. The Board also approved purchasing 85.4 million treasury shares. </p><p><b>EFID</b> reported 4Q24 financial results. Net profit reached EGP407 million (+0.9% YoY, +1.4% QoQ). FY24 bottom line came in flat at EGP1,634 million. <em>EFID is currently trading at FY25 P/E of 7.6x and EV/EBITDA of 5.4x.</em></p><p><b>MFPC</b> released FY24 financial indicators. Net profit soared by 153% YoY to EGP15.1 billion in FY24. The company attributed the increase to an EGP7.1 billion rise in FX translation differences from the year before in addition to a EGP1.4 billion increase in interest revenue.<em> MFPC is currently trading at 2025f PE of 6.9x and EV/EBITDA of 6.1x.</em></p><p>The FRA gave the nod for <b>EKHO</b> to proceed in its stock dividend distribution to shareholders at 5% of the issued and paid-up capital to reach USD295.81 million, with an increase of USD14.09 million distributed over 56.34 million shares at par value of USD0.25/share (1:20 ratio). </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt has reportedly set a pricing and payment mechanism for securing LNG supply agreements for the summer months.</p><p>Chinese firm Di Seta has begun construction work on a USD40 million ready-made garments factory in the Qantara West Industrial Zone.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s merchandise exports reached USD4.3 billion during January 2025, compared to USD3.3 billion in the same month of 2024, a growth of 30% YoY.</p><p>The House of Representatives approved granting workers an annual bonus of no less than 3% of the insured salary within the new draft labor law instead of 7% of the basic salary.</p><p>Minister of Finance said that tax revenue jumped 38% YoY in 1H FY2024/25 to EGP913.4 billion.</p><p><b>MASR</b>’s (FV: EGP8.11, OW) net profit in 4Q24 decreased 48.8% y/y and 62.6% q/q to EGP397.6 million, taking FY24 net profit up 36.9% y/y to EGP2.9 billion. The Board of Directors proposed the distribution of cash dividends of EGP0.25/share, implying a payout ratio of 18.3% and dividend yield of 6.0%. The Board also approved purchasing 85.4 million treasury shares. </p><p><b>EFID</b> reported 4Q24 financial results. Net profit reached EGP407 million (+0.9% YoY, +1.4% QoQ). FY24 bottom line came in flat at EGP1,634 million. <em>EFID is currently trading at FY25 P/E of 7.6x and EV/EBITDA of 5.4x.</em></p><p><b>MFPC</b> released FY24 financial indicators. Net profit soared by 153% YoY to EGP15.1 billion in FY24. The company attributed the increase to an EGP7.1 billion rise in FX translation differences from the year before in addition to a EGP1.4 billion increase in interest revenue.<em> MFPC is currently trading at 2025f PE of 6.9x and EV/EBITDA of 6.1x.</em></p><p>The FRA gave the nod for <b>EKHO</b> to proceed in its stock dividend distribution to shareholders at 5% of the issued and paid-up capital to reach USD295.81 million, with an increase of USD14.09 million distributed over 56.34 million shares at par value of USD0.25/share (1:20 ratio). </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The IMF is set to sign off on Egypt’s fourth review of its USD8 billion loan program when the Fund’s Executive Board meets tomorrow, giving the final greenlight for a USD1.2 billion tranche. A further USD1.3 billion could also be on the table, with the Fund set to discuss approving the funds under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. </p><p>France, Germany, Italy, and the UK voiced their support for Egypt’s USD53 billion, five-year plan to reconstruct Gaza, their foreign ministries said in a joint statement.</p><p>The government will release the conditions booklet for its Ministries Square privatization offerings to private sector suitors in the next two months.</p><p>French concessions and construction company Vinci has expressed its interest in managing and operating Egyptian airports as part of the government’s airport privatization push.</p><p>The Egyptian-Moroccan Business Council has launched an interactive digital platform to connect investors from the two countries and boost cross-border trade. </p><p>Shell and its partners withdrew from their two Egyptian Red Sea exploration blocks, which they were awarded in 2019.</p><p>Three Romanian firms want a piece of the 13 oil and gas exploration blocks across the Mediterranean and Gulf of Suez the Oil Ministry is offering to investors.</p><p>Agiba, a JV between energy giant Eni subsidiary IEOC and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), has successfully expedited the development of the Iris field in the Western Desert</p><p>BP finished drilling at the El Fayoum-5 gas well in its North Alexandria Offshore Concession.</p><p>Government sources revealed preparations for the electricity interconnection project between Egypt and Greece before 2H25 end, targeting to obtain a grant and soft financing worth EUR1 billion.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP8.97, OW) achieved stellar FY24 results. Net profit in 4Q24 rose 69.6% y/y and 39.1% q/q to EGP902.3 million, taking FY24 net profit up 105.8% y/y to EGP3.3 billion. </p><p><b>SWDY</b> will build a USD500 million subsea cable factory in the newly-announced zone in Dameitta Port. </p><p><b>ESRS</b> repurchased, in the second phase, EGP1.0 billion worth of shares from shareholders opposed to the group’s voluntary EGX delisting. </p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s non-bank financial services arm EFG Finance is offloading its 51% stake in PayTabs Egypt for an undisclosed sum.</p><p>According to AMIC, auto sales in January fell 22% MoM to 10.1k units, down from December’s high of 13k units and increased by 61.4% YoY.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF is set to sign off on Egypt’s fourth review of its USD8 billion loan program when the Fund’s Executive Board meets tomorrow, giving the final greenlight for a USD1.2 billion tranche. A further USD1.3 billion could also be on the table, with the Fund set to discuss approving the funds under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. </p><p>France, Germany, Italy, and the UK voiced their support for Egypt’s USD53 billion, five-year plan to reconstruct Gaza, their foreign ministries said in a joint statement.</p><p>The government will release the conditions booklet for its Ministries Square privatization offerings to private sector suitors in the next two months.</p><p>French concessions and construction company Vinci has expressed its interest in managing and operating Egyptian airports as part of the government’s airport privatization push.</p><p>The Egyptian-Moroccan Business Council has launched an interactive digital platform to connect investors from the two countries and boost cross-border trade. </p><p>Shell and its partners withdrew from their two Egyptian Red Sea exploration blocks, which they were awarded in 2019.</p><p>Three Romanian firms want a piece of the 13 oil and gas exploration blocks across the Mediterranean and Gulf of Suez the Oil Ministry is offering to investors.</p><p>Agiba, a JV between energy giant Eni subsidiary IEOC and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), has successfully expedited the development of the Iris field in the Western Desert</p><p>BP finished drilling at the El Fayoum-5 gas well in its North Alexandria Offshore Concession.</p><p>Government sources revealed preparations for the electricity interconnection project between Egypt and Greece before 2H25 end, targeting to obtain a grant and soft financing worth EUR1 billion.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP8.97, OW) achieved stellar FY24 results. Net profit in 4Q24 rose 69.6% y/y and 39.1% q/q to EGP902.3 million, taking FY24 net profit up 105.8% y/y to EGP3.3 billion. </p><p><b>SWDY</b> will build a USD500 million subsea cable factory in the newly-announced zone in Dameitta Port. </p><p><b>ESRS</b> repurchased, in the second phase, EGP1.0 billion worth of shares from shareholders opposed to the group’s voluntary EGX delisting. </p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s non-bank financial services arm EFG Finance is offloading its 51% stake in PayTabs Egypt for an undisclosed sum.</p><p>According to AMIC, auto sales in January fell 22% MoM to 10.1k units, down from December’s high of 13k units and increased by 61.4% YoY.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Prime Minister announced that an oil and gas field was discovered in the King Mariout area, called Fayoum 5. Egypt’s liquefied in facilities will start receiving 400 million cubic feet per day (mcf/d) from Cyprus’ Cronos gas field starting mid-2027 and another 500 mcf\d of gas from the country’s Aphrodite field by 2030, a senior government official said. Cabinet approved a draft decision put forth by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly defining the responsibilities of the Industry Ministry a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Prime Minister announced that an oil and gas field was discovered in the King Mariout area, called Fayoum 5.</p><p>Egypt’s liquefied in facilities will start receiving 400 million cubic feet per day (mcf/d) from Cyprus’ Cronos gas field starting mid-2027 and another 500 mcf\d of gas from the country’s Aphrodite field by 2030, a senior government official said.</p><p>Cabinet approved a draft decision put forth by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly defining the responsibilities of the Industry Ministry and its affiliated entities.</p><p>Cabinet approved the establishment of a green industrial zone for petrochemical and green hydrogen production in the Gulf of Suez’s Ras Shukeir. It also gave an initial nod for the Transport Ministry to proceed with contracts for a green hydrogen and green ammonia project in Ras Shukeir in partnership with a consortium of international companies, the Red Sea Ports Authority, and the New and Renewable Energy Authority.</p><p>The Finance Ministry allocated EGP1 billion in the current fiscal year’s budget to fund the Automotive Industry Development Program (AIDP) and attract investments in car manufacturing.</p><p>Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet greenlit the Egypt-Saudi Agreement on Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments that is expected to help protect Saudi investors as they ramp up investment in Egypt. </p><p>Planning and International Cooperation Minister Rania Al Mashat said that the government expects growth to accelerate to 4.5% in FY2025-26, up from a 4.0% projection for FY2024-25.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority bumped up the limit on microinsurance coverage to EGP312.5k from EGP250k in a bid to safeguard low-income individuals and bolster their ability to invest in small businesses. </p><p>The Environment and Finance Ministries are working to boost investments in waste-to-energy (WtE) projects by amending laws regulating public contracts and increasing the feed-in tariff rate.</p><p>The number of factories in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has doubled to 130 over the past three years, with another 120 under construction.</p><p><b>DOMT</b> reported 4Q24 bottom line of EGP143.3 million (+41.1% YoY, -14.1% QoQ). This brought FY24 bottom line to EGP501 million (+10.3% YoY). DOMT’s BoD proposed cash dividend distribution of EGP0.85/share for FY24, implying payout ratio of 47.9% and dividend yield of 3.1%. <em>DOMT is currently trading at FY25 P/E of 9.0x.</em></p><p><b>SWDY </b>will deliver 50% of the engineering works and supplies needed for the EUR700 million combined cycle power plant it is building in Hungary.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Prime Minister announced that an oil and gas field was discovered in the King Mariout area, called Fayoum 5.</p><p>Egypt’s liquefied in facilities will start receiving 400 million cubic feet per day (mcf/d) from Cyprus’ Cronos gas field starting mid-2027 and another 500 mcf\d of gas from the country’s Aphrodite field by 2030, a senior government official said.</p><p>Cabinet approved a draft decision put forth by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly defining the responsibilities of the Industry Ministry and its affiliated entities.</p><p>Cabinet approved the establishment of a green industrial zone for petrochemical and green hydrogen production in the Gulf of Suez’s Ras Shukeir. It also gave an initial nod for the Transport Ministry to proceed with contracts for a green hydrogen and green ammonia project in Ras Shukeir in partnership with a consortium of international companies, the Red Sea Ports Authority, and the New and Renewable Energy Authority.</p><p>The Finance Ministry allocated EGP1 billion in the current fiscal year’s budget to fund the Automotive Industry Development Program (AIDP) and attract investments in car manufacturing.</p><p>Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet greenlit the Egypt-Saudi Agreement on Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments that is expected to help protect Saudi investors as they ramp up investment in Egypt. </p><p>Planning and International Cooperation Minister Rania Al Mashat said that the government expects growth to accelerate to 4.5% in FY2025-26, up from a 4.0% projection for FY2024-25.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority bumped up the limit on microinsurance coverage to EGP312.5k from EGP250k in a bid to safeguard low-income individuals and bolster their ability to invest in small businesses. </p><p>The Environment and Finance Ministries are working to boost investments in waste-to-energy (WtE) projects by amending laws regulating public contracts and increasing the feed-in tariff rate.</p><p>The number of factories in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has doubled to 130 over the past three years, with another 120 under construction.</p><p><b>DOMT</b> reported 4Q24 bottom line of EGP143.3 million (+41.1% YoY, -14.1% QoQ). This brought FY24 bottom line to EGP501 million (+10.3% YoY). DOMT’s BoD proposed cash dividend distribution of EGP0.85/share for FY24, implying payout ratio of 47.9% and dividend yield of 3.1%. <em>DOMT is currently trading at FY25 P/E of 9.0x.</em></p><p><b>SWDY </b>will deliver 50% of the engineering works and supplies needed for the EUR700 million combined cycle power plant it is building in Hungary.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*   Arab leaders endorsed Egypt’s USD53 bn reconstruction plan for Gaza during yesterday’s emergency Arab League summit held in Cairo.  Net foreign reserves rose to USD47.4 bn at the end of February 2025, marking a USD129 mn increase from January. Chinese companies are expected to invest USD2-3 bn in moving production to Egypt, particularly the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), as China looks to maintain export access to global markets amid trade pressur...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/> <br/></b>Arab leaders endorsed Egypt’s USD53 bn reconstruction plan for Gaza during yesterday’s emergency Arab League summit held in Cairo. </p><p>Net foreign reserves rose to USD47.4 bn at the end of February 2025, marking a USD129 mn increase from January.</p><p>Chinese companies are expected to invest USD2-3 bn in moving production to Egypt, particularly the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), as China looks to maintain export access to global markets amid trade pressures from the US.</p><p>OPEC+ decided to proceed with an earlier decision to gradually increase oil production from April in a move that will see it unwind long-standing output cuts.</p><p>An official revealed that the government has excluded Cairo International Airport from the list of airports that will be offered to the private sector for development, management and operation, and has decided to start with a small airport model, explaining that the International Finance Corporation will finish preparing the strategy for the airports’ within 3 months.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s trade deficit widened in December 2024 to record USD4.15 billion, up from USD3.67 billion in December 2023, on a faster pace of growth in imports compared to exports.</p><p><b>SUGR</b> reported 4Q24 financial results with bottom-line of EGP290 million (+55% YoY, +8.1x QoQ). This brings FY24 bottom-line to EGP1,262 million (-21% YoY). SUGR is currently trading at FY25 P/E of 4.9x.</p><p><b>TAQA</b> posted a 26% YoY growth in FY24 consolidated net profit to record EGP702.0 million. Revenues increased by 40% YoY to EGP18.9 billion in FY24.</p><p><b>EFIH</b> (FV: EGP28.28, OW) announced that it is participating in the launch of Egypt’s first onshore private equity fund, C3 Capital Fund 1, the first-ever Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) fund in Egypt. The final close of the fund is expected to be EGP3.0 billion. </p><p>Pharma sales value increased by 54.7% YoY in the first month 2025 to record EGP21.5 bn, while sales volume recorded a modest 6.5% YoY increase. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/> <br/></b>Arab leaders endorsed Egypt’s USD53 bn reconstruction plan for Gaza during yesterday’s emergency Arab League summit held in Cairo. </p><p>Net foreign reserves rose to USD47.4 bn at the end of February 2025, marking a USD129 mn increase from January.</p><p>Chinese companies are expected to invest USD2-3 bn in moving production to Egypt, particularly the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), as China looks to maintain export access to global markets amid trade pressures from the US.</p><p>OPEC+ decided to proceed with an earlier decision to gradually increase oil production from April in a move that will see it unwind long-standing output cuts.</p><p>An official revealed that the government has excluded Cairo International Airport from the list of airports that will be offered to the private sector for development, management and operation, and has decided to start with a small airport model, explaining that the International Finance Corporation will finish preparing the strategy for the airports’ within 3 months.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s trade deficit widened in December 2024 to record USD4.15 billion, up from USD3.67 billion in December 2023, on a faster pace of growth in imports compared to exports.</p><p><b>SUGR</b> reported 4Q24 financial results with bottom-line of EGP290 million (+55% YoY, +8.1x QoQ). This brings FY24 bottom-line to EGP1,262 million (-21% YoY). SUGR is currently trading at FY25 P/E of 4.9x.</p><p><b>TAQA</b> posted a 26% YoY growth in FY24 consolidated net profit to record EGP702.0 million. Revenues increased by 40% YoY to EGP18.9 billion in FY24.</p><p><b>EFIH</b> (FV: EGP28.28, OW) announced that it is participating in the launch of Egypt’s first onshore private equity fund, C3 Capital Fund 1, the first-ever Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) fund in Egypt. The final close of the fund is expected to be EGP3.0 billion. </p><p>Pharma sales value increased by 54.7% YoY in the first month 2025 to record EGP21.5 bn, while sales volume recorded a modest 6.5% YoY increase. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The General Authority for Investment and Freezones is pitching a USD17 billion investment to build the world’s largest green hydrogen plant in South Sinai. </p><p>Egypt and Greece are set to begin implementing their 3 GW electricity interconnector (Gregy) before the end of 2H25, with the project set to receive a grant and concessional financing totaling EUR1 billion. </p><p>Eight Turkish apparel and textile manufacturers are in talks to enter the Egyptian market this year.</p><p>The government has approved a proposal submitted by the National Organization for Social Insurance to swap part of its debts owed to companies in the public and private business sectors for assets, including land plots and buildings. </p><p>The General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone signed two contracts for two new projects in the Qantara West Industrial Zone, with a total investment of USD28 million in the fields of textile manufacturing, printing, and dyeing.</p><p><b>PHAR</b> issued 4Q24 results.Net profit came in at EGP112 million, down 45.5% QoQ and 46.1% YoY. 2024 bottom line registered EGP1.097 billion, higher by 29% YoY. <em>PHAR is currently trading at FY25 multiples of P/E of 5.7x and EV/EBITDA of 4.2x.</em></p><p><b>LCSW</b>’s<b> </b>(FV: EGP37.00, OW)<b> </b>attributable net profit surged 99% to EGP890.3 million, reflecting improved operational efficiency and strong revenue growth. Over the quarter, net profit declined 69% to EGP34.6 million, reflecting weaker profitability in the quarter.</p><p><b>GBCO</b>’s BoD proposed cash dividend distribution of EGP0.35/share for FY24. This implies payout ratio of 13.0% and dividend yield of 2.0%.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> raised EGP463 million in ValU&apos;s first securitization bond issuance in 2025.</p><p><b>CICH</b> and Compass Capital officially launched their C3 capital private equity fund. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The General Authority for Investment and Freezones is pitching a USD17 billion investment to build the world’s largest green hydrogen plant in South Sinai. </p><p>Egypt and Greece are set to begin implementing their 3 GW electricity interconnector (Gregy) before the end of 2H25, with the project set to receive a grant and concessional financing totaling EUR1 billion. </p><p>Eight Turkish apparel and textile manufacturers are in talks to enter the Egyptian market this year.</p><p>The government has approved a proposal submitted by the National Organization for Social Insurance to swap part of its debts owed to companies in the public and private business sectors for assets, including land plots and buildings. </p><p>The General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone signed two contracts for two new projects in the Qantara West Industrial Zone, with a total investment of USD28 million in the fields of textile manufacturing, printing, and dyeing.</p><p><b>PHAR</b> issued 4Q24 results.Net profit came in at EGP112 million, down 45.5% QoQ and 46.1% YoY. 2024 bottom line registered EGP1.097 billion, higher by 29% YoY. <em>PHAR is currently trading at FY25 multiples of P/E of 5.7x and EV/EBITDA of 4.2x.</em></p><p><b>LCSW</b>’s<b> </b>(FV: EGP37.00, OW)<b> </b>attributable net profit surged 99% to EGP890.3 million, reflecting improved operational efficiency and strong revenue growth. Over the quarter, net profit declined 69% to EGP34.6 million, reflecting weaker profitability in the quarter.</p><p><b>GBCO</b>’s BoD proposed cash dividend distribution of EGP0.35/share for FY24. This implies payout ratio of 13.0% and dividend yield of 2.0%.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> raised EGP463 million in ValU&apos;s first securitization bond issuance in 2025.</p><p><b>CICH</b> and Compass Capital officially launched their C3 capital private equity fund. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The IMF is set to sign off on Egypt’s fourth review of its USD8 billion loan program when the Fund’s Executive Board meets on Monday, March 10.  Indian plastic packaging manufacturer Flex PET opened its polyethylene terephthalate resin manufacturing plant with investments of USD175 million. Chinese textile manufacturer Zhejiang Cady Industry inaugurated its new USD100 million textile and ready-made garments factory in the Teda industrial zone in Ain Sokhna.  French multinational Air...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The IMF is set to sign off on Egypt’s fourth review of its USD8 billion loan program when the Fund’s Executive Board meets on Monday, March 10. </p><p>Indian plastic packaging manufacturer Flex PET opened its polyethylene terephthalate resin manufacturing plant with investments of USD175 million.</p><p>Chinese textile manufacturer Zhejiang Cady Industry inaugurated its new USD100 million textile and ready-made garments factory in the Teda industrial zone in Ain Sokhna. </p><p>French multinational Air Liquide officially opened its EUR80 million medical and industrial gas production factory in the Sokhna Industrial Zone.</p><p>CBoard, a member of Saudi construction materials manufacturer conglomerate Beam, inaugurated the expansion of a cement board and wall manufacturing facility. </p><p>India’s Abdos opened its USD30 million cosmetics manufacturing plant. </p><p>The state is set to spend some EGP170 billion on wage and pension hikes during FY 2025-26, according to a Finance Ministry statement. </p><p>The net foreign assets of the Egyptian banking sector, including the CBE, rose by USD3.5 billion in January to USD8.7 billion. </p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has lowered Egypt’s growth forecast for 2025 to 4.2%, down 0.3 percentage points from its previous estimates in September.</p><p>Egypt has no plans to alter its tax regime in the near future, a senior government official said.</p><p>The Finance Ministry has secured a USD500 million loan from Deutsche Bank and Bank ABC.</p><p>EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica is in Egypt today for high-level discussions on the New Pact for the Mediterranean and to ink a EUR90 million project, dubbed Egypt Food Resilience, with the government.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt has formed a committee to list all government companies for the purpose of adding them to the fund during the coming period.</p><p>The government is reportedly considering imposing taxes on Egyptian companies that generate revenues from abroad, while avoiding double taxation.</p><p><b>FWRY</b> reported 4Q24 results. Net profit came in at EGP500 million (+119% YoY, +4.7% QoQ). In 2024, net profit recorded EGP1.606 billion (+125% YoY). <em>FWRY is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 13.1x.</em></p><p><b>ETEL</b>’s BoD proposed distributing cash dividends of EGP1.50/share (subject to the general assembly’s approval), implying a DPO of 25.4% and a DY of 3.9%.</p><p><b>GBCO</b> reported attributable net profit recorded EGP1,135 million this quarter (+82.9% YoY, +52.0% QoQ). FY24 bottom line grew by 54.9% YoY to reach EGP2,928 million. <em>GBCO is currently trading at a FY25 P/E of 4.3x.</em></p><p><b>ORWE</b> reported attributable net profit of EGP329 million in 4Q24 (-25.8% YoY, -46.5% QoQ), bringing FY24 bottom line to EGP2,192 million (+130.3% YoY). ORWE’s BoD approved cash dividends distribution of EGP1.60/share for FY24, implying a dividend yield of 6.5%. <em>ORWE is</em> <em>currently trading at a FY25 P/E of 4.1x.</em></p><p><b>POUL</b> attributable net profit of EGP584 million in 4Q24, an increase of 24.0x YoY and a drop of 14.3% QoQ. This brought FY24 attributable net profit to EGP2,387 million (+108.0% YoY). <em>POUL is currently trading at FY25 P/E of 4.3x. </em></p><p><b>ESRS </b>repurchased EGP21.6 billion worth of shares from shareholders opposed to the group’s voluntary EGX delisting. </p><p><b>EMFD</b> reported an increase of 177.5% y/y and 87.5% q/q in 4Q24 net profit to EGP5.1 billion, bringing FY24 net profit up 126.1% y/y to EGP15.4 billion.</p><p><b>CICH</b> 4Q24 net attributable profits post minority recorded EGP616.8 million (+79.4% q/q, +109.9% y/y), bringing FY24 bottom line to EGP2.2 billion (+114.6% y/y). CICH BoD proposed a cash dividend distribution of EGP0.70/share for FY24, implying a dividend yield of 11%. <em>CICH is currently trading at P/B25 of 0.7x and P/E25 of 2.8x.</em></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF is set to sign off on Egypt’s fourth review of its USD8 billion loan program when the Fund’s Executive Board meets on Monday, March 10. </p><p>Indian plastic packaging manufacturer Flex PET opened its polyethylene terephthalate resin manufacturing plant with investments of USD175 million.</p><p>Chinese textile manufacturer Zhejiang Cady Industry inaugurated its new USD100 million textile and ready-made garments factory in the Teda industrial zone in Ain Sokhna. </p><p>French multinational Air Liquide officially opened its EUR80 million medical and industrial gas production factory in the Sokhna Industrial Zone.</p><p>CBoard, a member of Saudi construction materials manufacturer conglomerate Beam, inaugurated the expansion of a cement board and wall manufacturing facility. </p><p>India’s Abdos opened its USD30 million cosmetics manufacturing plant. </p><p>The state is set to spend some EGP170 billion on wage and pension hikes during FY 2025-26, according to a Finance Ministry statement. </p><p>The net foreign assets of the Egyptian banking sector, including the CBE, rose by USD3.5 billion in January to USD8.7 billion. </p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has lowered Egypt’s growth forecast for 2025 to 4.2%, down 0.3 percentage points from its previous estimates in September.</p><p>Egypt has no plans to alter its tax regime in the near future, a senior government official said.</p><p>The Finance Ministry has secured a USD500 million loan from Deutsche Bank and Bank ABC.</p><p>EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica is in Egypt today for high-level discussions on the New Pact for the Mediterranean and to ink a EUR90 million project, dubbed Egypt Food Resilience, with the government.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt has formed a committee to list all government companies for the purpose of adding them to the fund during the coming period.</p><p>The government is reportedly considering imposing taxes on Egyptian companies that generate revenues from abroad, while avoiding double taxation.</p><p><b>FWRY</b> reported 4Q24 results. Net profit came in at EGP500 million (+119% YoY, +4.7% QoQ). In 2024, net profit recorded EGP1.606 billion (+125% YoY). <em>FWRY is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 13.1x.</em></p><p><b>ETEL</b>’s BoD proposed distributing cash dividends of EGP1.50/share (subject to the general assembly’s approval), implying a DPO of 25.4% and a DY of 3.9%.</p><p><b>GBCO</b> reported attributable net profit recorded EGP1,135 million this quarter (+82.9% YoY, +52.0% QoQ). FY24 bottom line grew by 54.9% YoY to reach EGP2,928 million. <em>GBCO is currently trading at a FY25 P/E of 4.3x.</em></p><p><b>ORWE</b> reported attributable net profit of EGP329 million in 4Q24 (-25.8% YoY, -46.5% QoQ), bringing FY24 bottom line to EGP2,192 million (+130.3% YoY). ORWE’s BoD approved cash dividends distribution of EGP1.60/share for FY24, implying a dividend yield of 6.5%. <em>ORWE is</em> <em>currently trading at a FY25 P/E of 4.1x.</em></p><p><b>POUL</b> attributable net profit of EGP584 million in 4Q24, an increase of 24.0x YoY and a drop of 14.3% QoQ. This brought FY24 attributable net profit to EGP2,387 million (+108.0% YoY). <em>POUL is currently trading at FY25 P/E of 4.3x. </em></p><p><b>ESRS </b>repurchased EGP21.6 billion worth of shares from shareholders opposed to the group’s voluntary EGX delisting. </p><p><b>EMFD</b> reported an increase of 177.5% y/y and 87.5% q/q in 4Q24 net profit to EGP5.1 billion, bringing FY24 net profit up 126.1% y/y to EGP15.4 billion.</p><p><b>CICH</b> 4Q24 net attributable profits post minority recorded EGP616.8 million (+79.4% q/q, +109.9% y/y), bringing FY24 bottom line to EGP2.2 billion (+114.6% y/y). CICH BoD proposed a cash dividend distribution of EGP0.70/share for FY24, implying a dividend yield of 11%. <em>CICH is currently trading at P/B25 of 0.7x and P/E25 of 2.8x.</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Madbouly government is aiming to transfer the administration of all state-owned companies to the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) in order to boost their returns, Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib said.</p><p>Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk shared the details of the government’s social protection package of wage and pension hikes and support to Egypt’s most vulnerable. Some measures will take effect starting the new fiscal year in July and others will be implemented between March and July.</p><p>The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is expected to reach an agreement with the Egyptian government on its privatization plan for the management of 11 airports by mid-March, the Civil Aviation Minister said. </p><p>Egypt’s government debt declined to 77.4% of GDP by the end of 2024, down from 78.2% in September, marking its lowest level since March 2020, according to data from the Institute of International Finance seen by Al Arabiya.</p><p>Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Al Sabah will visit soon to announce new joint investment projects, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said.</p><p>Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib is expected to finalize a trade agreement with Morocco today to resolve an export standoff that has left 150 Egyptian containers, loaded with ceramics, food products, and insulation materials, stranded at Moroccan ports for two weeks.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> reported 4Q24 results. Net profit came in at EGP1.46 billion in 4Q24 (-43% YoY, -31% QoQ), bringing 2024 attributable net profit to EGP10.1 billion (-13.8% YoY). <em>ETEL is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 5.3x.</em></p><p><b>EFIH</b> reported solid 4Q24 results. Net attributable profit recorded EGP382 million (+247% YoY, -39.4% QoQ). In 2024, net attributable profit stood at EGP1.77 billion (+41.2% YoY).  EFIH BoD proposed a cash dividend distribution of EGP0.173/share for 2H24, implying a DY of 1% and a DPO of 39.5% (out of 2H24 net attributable profit). Additionally, BoD proposed distributing 1 bonus share for each 2 original shares (a rate of 0.5 share for each original share), financed from internal sources. <em>EFIH is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 17.3x.</em></p><p><b>FWRY</b> announced strategic investments worth EGP80 million in three prominent Egyptian technology companies, which are Dirac Systems, Virtual CFO, and Code Zone, acquiring equity stakes of 51.0%, 56.6%, and 51.0%, respectively. </p><p><b>CNFN</b> 4Q24 bottom line post minority recorded EGP247 million compared (+11% q/q, -3% y/y). The Group’s FY24 bottom line post minority recorded EGP657.7 million compared to EGP692.2 million in FY23 (-5.0% y/y). <em>The company is trading at multiples of 1.1x P/B25 and 5.3x P/E25.</em></p><p><b>CNFN’s</b> CEO, Said Zater has stepped down as managing director and is starting a new role as the Group’s board advisor.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> has been awarded an engineering, procurement, and construction contract for a combined cycle power plant in Hungary, by MVM Matra Energia, a subsidiary of Hungarian Electric Company. </p><p>Chemical Industries Holding decided not to offer Delta Fertilizers to a strategic investor, despite interest from five local and Gulf firms, according to local media. </p><p><b>PHDC</b> approved establishing a subsidiary in Abu Dhabi.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*   The Finance Ministry is set to reduce penalties for late tax payments by up to 90% as part of its larger tax relief package, in a move that aims to resolve thousands of disputes resulting from delayed tax return submissions or filing returns without paying the due tax.  The countdown to the Grand Egyptian Museum’s official opening is on 3 July launch after President Abdel Fattah El Sisi approved the date. The government sent a high-level delegation to...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/> <br/></b>The Finance Ministry is set to reduce penalties for late tax payments by up to 90% as part of its larger tax relief package, in a move that aims to resolve thousands of disputes resulting from delayed tax return submissions or filing returns without paying the due tax. </p><p>The countdown to the Grand Egyptian Museum’s official opening is on 3 July launch after President Abdel Fattah El Sisi approved the date.</p><p>The government sent a high-level delegation to Rabat earlier this week to push for the removal of recent restrictions that have left Egyptian exports piling in Morocco’s ports for two weeks.</p><p>Egypt and the UAE kicked off talks for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, to strengthen trade, investment, industry, energy, and infrastructure collaboration.</p><p>The government is negotiating with the countries of origin to import wheat under the equal deals system, in an attempt to secure its grain stock and relieve pressure on the dollar at present.</p><p>The government paid about EGP6 billion in compensation for the Ras El-Hikma area, as part of the compensation and removal plan for the area.</p><p>The House of Representatives approved in principle the draft labor law submitted by the government, during a session while discussing the report of the Manpower Committee on the draft.</p><p>The government is studying amending the real estate tax law, and the Real Estate Tax Authority has submitted a proposal to raise the tax exemption limit for residential units, which currently stands at about EGP2 million, in light of rising real estate prices and increasing inflation rates. A source said that the limit might be raised to EGP3 - 4 million.</p><p>Eroglu Garment, a subsidiary of Turkish clothing manufacturer Eroglu Holding, is investing some USD120 mn in a new integrated garment factory in the Qantara West Industrial Zone.</p><p>UAE&apos;s Dana Gas has set a plan to invest around USD100 million in Egypt, including drilling 11 wells over the next two years, according to the company&apos;s head of investor relations.</p><p><b>ISPH</b> issued positive 4Q24 results where bottom line amounted to EGP208 million that is up by 12.5% QoQ and 4.3x YoY. On an full year basis, 2024 bottom line came in at EGP615 million that is up by 1.9x YoY. ISPH in trading at 2025 multiples of P/E of 8.9x.</p><p><b>EGCH</b> released 2Q24/25 unaudited financial indicators posting a significantly enhanced bottom line of EGP772 million, compared to EGP163 million in comparative quarter and only EGP38 million in previous quarter, which included EGP173 million in real estate revaluation gains. EGCH is currently trading at a 2024/2025e PE of 29.1x.</p><p>United Bank (<b>UBEE</b>) 2024 net income after tax jumped 63% y/y, to record EGP 2.8 bn.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> has formed a strategic partnership with Auto Mobility, the official Geely agent, to offer full insurance solutions tailored for Geely vehicle owners. </p><p>Egypt’s financial inclusion rate, the percentage of citizens above the age of 15 who hold bank accounts, mobile wallets, or prepaid cards, jumped to 74.8% by the end of 2024 up from 71% at the end of 2023.</p><p><b>OCDI</b> Board approved merging seven of the company&apos;s subsidiaries, with authorized capital of the company post-merger amounting to EGP25.0 billion and paid-in capital amounting to EGP5.2 billion distributed on 1.3 billion shares. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/> <br/></b>The Finance Ministry is set to reduce penalties for late tax payments by up to 90% as part of its larger tax relief package, in a move that aims to resolve thousands of disputes resulting from delayed tax return submissions or filing returns without paying the due tax. </p><p>The countdown to the Grand Egyptian Museum’s official opening is on 3 July launch after President Abdel Fattah El Sisi approved the date.</p><p>The government sent a high-level delegation to Rabat earlier this week to push for the removal of recent restrictions that have left Egyptian exports piling in Morocco’s ports for two weeks.</p><p>Egypt and the UAE kicked off talks for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, to strengthen trade, investment, industry, energy, and infrastructure collaboration.</p><p>The government is negotiating with the countries of origin to import wheat under the equal deals system, in an attempt to secure its grain stock and relieve pressure on the dollar at present.</p><p>The government paid about EGP6 billion in compensation for the Ras El-Hikma area, as part of the compensation and removal plan for the area.</p><p>The House of Representatives approved in principle the draft labor law submitted by the government, during a session while discussing the report of the Manpower Committee on the draft.</p><p>The government is studying amending the real estate tax law, and the Real Estate Tax Authority has submitted a proposal to raise the tax exemption limit for residential units, which currently stands at about EGP2 million, in light of rising real estate prices and increasing inflation rates. A source said that the limit might be raised to EGP3 - 4 million.</p><p>Eroglu Garment, a subsidiary of Turkish clothing manufacturer Eroglu Holding, is investing some USD120 mn in a new integrated garment factory in the Qantara West Industrial Zone.</p><p>UAE&apos;s Dana Gas has set a plan to invest around USD100 million in Egypt, including drilling 11 wells over the next two years, according to the company&apos;s head of investor relations.</p><p><b>ISPH</b> issued positive 4Q24 results where bottom line amounted to EGP208 million that is up by 12.5% QoQ and 4.3x YoY. On an full year basis, 2024 bottom line came in at EGP615 million that is up by 1.9x YoY. ISPH in trading at 2025 multiples of P/E of 8.9x.</p><p><b>EGCH</b> released 2Q24/25 unaudited financial indicators posting a significantly enhanced bottom line of EGP772 million, compared to EGP163 million in comparative quarter and only EGP38 million in previous quarter, which included EGP173 million in real estate revaluation gains. EGCH is currently trading at a 2024/2025e PE of 29.1x.</p><p>United Bank (<b>UBEE</b>) 2024 net income after tax jumped 63% y/y, to record EGP 2.8 bn.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> has formed a strategic partnership with Auto Mobility, the official Geely agent, to offer full insurance solutions tailored for Geely vehicle owners. </p><p>Egypt’s financial inclusion rate, the percentage of citizens above the age of 15 who hold bank accounts, mobile wallets, or prepaid cards, jumped to 74.8% by the end of 2024 up from 71% at the end of 2023.</p><p><b>OCDI</b> Board approved merging seven of the company&apos;s subsidiaries, with authorized capital of the company post-merger amounting to EGP25.0 billion and paid-in capital amounting to EGP5.2 billion distributed on 1.3 billion shares. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Remittances from Egyptians abroad jumped 51.3% y-o-y in 2024, reaching USD29.6 bn. Home appliance maker Electrolux has decided to stay in the Egyptian market, scrapping plans to sell its local operations after a final review. Chinese appliance manufacturer Haier plans to inject USD500 mn over the next five years to expand its industrial complex in Tenth of Ramadan to increase its production capacity 5x. Cheiron Energy plans to increase its oil and gas output by 33% by the end of 2025, bringin...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Remittances from Egyptians abroad jumped 51.3% y-o-y in 2024, reaching USD29.6 bn.</p><p>Home appliance maker Electrolux has decided to stay in the Egyptian market, scrapping plans to sell its local operations after a final review.</p><p>Chinese appliance manufacturer Haier plans to inject USD500 mn over the next five years to expand its industrial complex in Tenth of Ramadan to increase its production capacity 5x.</p><p>Cheiron Energy plans to increase its oil and gas output by 33% by the end of 2025, bringing output to 160k barrels of oil and gas equivalent per day.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) achieved strong 4Q24 results. Net profit in 4Q24 increased 595.0% y/y and 77.8% q/q to EGP4.4 billion, taking FY24 net profit up 223.6% y/y to EGP10.7 billion. The Board of Directors proposed the distribution of cash dividends of EGP0.25/share, implying a payout ratio of 4.8% and dividend yield of 0.5%.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP425, OW) announces that it will build the new “Campus 2026” expansion of The American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt. </p><p><b>CCAP</b> inaugurated a new herb drying facility for its subsidiary Dina Farms, completing the EGP400 million first phase of the project. CCAP also inaugurated a new EGP27 million production line for glass wool pipe insulation at Glass Rock Insulation, a subsidiary of CCAP’s ASCOM. Both facilities are expected to add USD40 million to export revenues. The company’s export revenues reached USD47.7 million in 9M24.</p><p>The monthly supply rates of fertilizers to the Agricultural Credit Association have decreased to 130k tons, compared to 150k tons in the last months of 2024, due to a decline in gas supply to the production companies dealing with the association.</p><p><b>ETRS</b> approved the capital increase of its subsidiary Egytrans automotive solutions to USD1.5 million from USD200 thousand.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Remittances from Egyptians abroad jumped 51.3% y-o-y in 2024, reaching USD29.6 bn.</p><p>Home appliance maker Electrolux has decided to stay in the Egyptian market, scrapping plans to sell its local operations after a final review.</p><p>Chinese appliance manufacturer Haier plans to inject USD500 mn over the next five years to expand its industrial complex in Tenth of Ramadan to increase its production capacity 5x.</p><p>Cheiron Energy plans to increase its oil and gas output by 33% by the end of 2025, bringing output to 160k barrels of oil and gas equivalent per day.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) achieved strong 4Q24 results. Net profit in 4Q24 increased 595.0% y/y and 77.8% q/q to EGP4.4 billion, taking FY24 net profit up 223.6% y/y to EGP10.7 billion. The Board of Directors proposed the distribution of cash dividends of EGP0.25/share, implying a payout ratio of 4.8% and dividend yield of 0.5%.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP425, OW) announces that it will build the new “Campus 2026” expansion of The American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt. </p><p><b>CCAP</b> inaugurated a new herb drying facility for its subsidiary Dina Farms, completing the EGP400 million first phase of the project. CCAP also inaugurated a new EGP27 million production line for glass wool pipe insulation at Glass Rock Insulation, a subsidiary of CCAP’s ASCOM. Both facilities are expected to add USD40 million to export revenues. The company’s export revenues reached USD47.7 million in 9M24.</p><p>The monthly supply rates of fertilizers to the Agricultural Credit Association have decreased to 130k tons, compared to 150k tons in the last months of 2024, due to a decline in gas supply to the production companies dealing with the association.</p><p><b>ETRS</b> approved the capital increase of its subsidiary Egytrans automotive solutions to USD1.5 million from USD200 thousand.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Finance Ministry is gearing up to complete its first sovereign sukuk issuance of the year within the next month, with the issuance set to be around EGP2-3 billion.</p><p>The Cabinet approved the launch of a EGP30 billion financing initiative to support and finance priority industrial sectors. </p><p>UAE’s AMEA Power signed an agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company to develop two battery energy storage systems (BESS) with a combined capacity of 1.5 GWh.</p><p>Prime Minister met with Kuwait’s Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Al Sabah during his official visit to the Gulf nation, where the two leaders discussed boosting relations between the two countries across various sectors. </p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt sold EGP89.8 billion in t-bills between Thursday and yesterday at average yields between 25.5-29.2%, according to CBE data.</p><p>Forty-seven ships changed course this month to pass through the Suez Canal instead of sailing around the Cape of Good Hope, Suez Canal Authority head Osama Rabie said.</p><p>Egypt intends to buy electricity produced from wind energy projects which will be implemented by Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power, south of Hurghada, at a price of 2.4 cents KWH, which will be partially paid in EGP and the bigger bulk in USD, according to a government official.</p><p>Government&apos;s revenues from Suez Canal declined in 2024 to EGP146.4 billion, as compared to a target of EGP168.45 billion in the state budget. </p><p>The EGX and the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) are mulling a regulatory update to either scrap or revise the duration of the lock-up period on the ownership of substantial shareholders post-IPO. </p><p><b>EKHO</b> released 4Q24 consolidated financial results. Net profit dropped 8% YoY (+14% QoQ) to USD39 million. <em>The BoD proposed a cash dividend distribution of USD0.035/share for FY24. The Board also proposed the distribution of one bonus share for each 20 original shares. EKHO is currently trading at 2025f PE of 5.2x.</em></p><p><b>EKHO</b> to invest around USD150-200 million in the coming 18 months. </p><p>The Egyptian Refining Company (ERC) intends to conduct a major overhaul of the Mostorod refinery with investments exceeding USD100 million. </p><p><b>ABUK </b>tapped board member and former transport minister Hany Dahy to head a new steering committee tasked with overseeing the company’s business operations. </p><p><b>FWRY</b> acquired a 56% stake in Virtual CFO, a financial services and accounting firm catering to SMEs and startups.</p><p><b>MCQE</b> reported solid financial results for 4Q24. Attributable bottom line came in at an impressive EGP176 million (+708% QoQ, +117% YoY), bringing FY24 attributable bottom line to EGP238 million (+151% YoY). The BoD proposed a cash dividend distribution of EGP1.00/share for FY24. <em>MCQE is trading at a FY25 P/E of 18.2x.</em></p><p><b>EXPA</b> 4Q24 bottom line post minority interest recorded EGP1,265 million (-19% q/q, +15% y/y), bringing FY24 net profit to EGP5,203 million (+54% y/y and 7% higher than Al Ahly Pharos estimate of EGP4,879 million). BoD proposed the distribution of 0.4 bonus share to every original share. <em>EXPA is currently trading at 3.3x P/E 2025 and 0.7x P/B 2025.</em></p><p><b>QNBE</b>’s general assembly approved paying out a cash dividend of EGP1.50/share out of 2024 earnings.</p><p><b>OLFI</b>’s general assembly approved cash dividend distribution of EGP2.00/ share for FY24, implying payout ratio of 80% and dividend yield of 10.7%.</p><p>According to local media,<b> JUFO </b>signed a financing agreement worth more than EGP1.0 billion with Emirates NBD Egypt.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Finance Ministry is gearing up to complete its first sovereign sukuk issuance of the year within the next month, with the issuance set to be around EGP2-3 billion.</p><p>The Cabinet approved the launch of a EGP30 billion financing initiative to support and finance priority industrial sectors. </p><p>UAE’s AMEA Power signed an agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company to develop two battery energy storage systems (BESS) with a combined capacity of 1.5 GWh.</p><p>Prime Minister met with Kuwait’s Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Al Sabah during his official visit to the Gulf nation, where the two leaders discussed boosting relations between the two countries across various sectors. </p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt sold EGP89.8 billion in t-bills between Thursday and yesterday at average yields between 25.5-29.2%, according to CBE data.</p><p>Forty-seven ships changed course this month to pass through the Suez Canal instead of sailing around the Cape of Good Hope, Suez Canal Authority head Osama Rabie said.</p><p>Egypt intends to buy electricity produced from wind energy projects which will be implemented by Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power, south of Hurghada, at a price of 2.4 cents KWH, which will be partially paid in EGP and the bigger bulk in USD, according to a government official.</p><p>Government&apos;s revenues from Suez Canal declined in 2024 to EGP146.4 billion, as compared to a target of EGP168.45 billion in the state budget. </p><p>The EGX and the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) are mulling a regulatory update to either scrap or revise the duration of the lock-up period on the ownership of substantial shareholders post-IPO. </p><p><b>EKHO</b> released 4Q24 consolidated financial results. Net profit dropped 8% YoY (+14% QoQ) to USD39 million. <em>The BoD proposed a cash dividend distribution of USD0.035/share for FY24. The Board also proposed the distribution of one bonus share for each 20 original shares. EKHO is currently trading at 2025f PE of 5.2x.</em></p><p><b>EKHO</b> to invest around USD150-200 million in the coming 18 months. </p><p>The Egyptian Refining Company (ERC) intends to conduct a major overhaul of the Mostorod refinery with investments exceeding USD100 million. </p><p><b>ABUK </b>tapped board member and former transport minister Hany Dahy to head a new steering committee tasked with overseeing the company’s business operations. </p><p><b>FWRY</b> acquired a 56% stake in Virtual CFO, a financial services and accounting firm catering to SMEs and startups.</p><p><b>MCQE</b> reported solid financial results for 4Q24. Attributable bottom line came in at an impressive EGP176 million (+708% QoQ, +117% YoY), bringing FY24 attributable bottom line to EGP238 million (+151% YoY). The BoD proposed a cash dividend distribution of EGP1.00/share for FY24. <em>MCQE is trading at a FY25 P/E of 18.2x.</em></p><p><b>EXPA</b> 4Q24 bottom line post minority interest recorded EGP1,265 million (-19% q/q, +15% y/y), bringing FY24 net profit to EGP5,203 million (+54% y/y and 7% higher than Al Ahly Pharos estimate of EGP4,879 million). BoD proposed the distribution of 0.4 bonus share to every original share. <em>EXPA is currently trading at 3.3x P/E 2025 and 0.7x P/B 2025.</em></p><p><b>QNBE</b>’s general assembly approved paying out a cash dividend of EGP1.50/share out of 2024 earnings.</p><p><b>OLFI</b>’s general assembly approved cash dividend distribution of EGP2.00/ share for FY24, implying payout ratio of 80% and dividend yield of 10.7%.</p><p>According to local media,<b> JUFO </b>signed a financing agreement worth more than EGP1.0 billion with Emirates NBD Egypt.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - GBCO - OCDI - COMI - ACGC   Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The MPC acted conservatively, deciding to keep rates unchanged at 27.25% for overnight deposit and 28.25% for overnight lending rate, citing global uncertainties and a slower pace of inflation deceleration throughout 2H2024 with increased upside risk to the outlook. Local gas production dipped to an eight-year low of 4.87 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) in 2024, down 16% y-o-y.  China's North Petroleum Corp. has earmarked USD100 million to acquire new concessions in Egypt or form part...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The MPC acted conservatively, deciding to keep rates unchanged at 27.25% for overnight deposit and 28.25% for overnight lending rate, citing global uncertainties and a slower pace of inflation deceleration throughout 2H2024 with increased upside risk to the outlook.</p><p>Local gas production dipped to an eight-year low of 4.87 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) in 2024, down 16% y-o-y. </p><p>China&apos;s North Petroleum Corp. has earmarked USD100 million to acquire new concessions in Egypt or form partnerships to explore for oil and gas in the Western Desert and offshore waters.</p><p>The Minister of Tourism revealed that discussions are currently underway with the CBE and the Ministry of Finance to study the possibility of launching a new initiative to support the tourism sector worth EGP100 billion.</p><p>The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Commercial Representation Authority revealed a target to achieve exports of USD48 billion by the end of this year, an increase of 20% over last year.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) will issue a decision regarding the registration and licensing fees for companies subject to the new Unified Insurance Law within two weeks.</p><p>The EGX is studying with the FRA a legislative amendment to the listing rules that aims to repeal or amend the clause freezing 51% of the shares of major shareholders in companies when offering on the stock exchange for two years.</p><p>After the Listing Committee of the EGX approved the share buyback procedures for <b>ESRS</b> shares, a Special Operations Market (OPR) will be opened from Sunday, 23 February 2025, until Thursday, 6 March 2025 to receive selling orders from all shareholders who wish to sell, at the price of EGP138.15/share. </p><p><b>HDBK</b> (FV: EGP90.00, OW) FY24 standalone net profit recorded EGP11,040 million (+83% YoY). BoD proposed the distribution of cash dividends of EGP5.00/share, which implies payout ratio of 24% out of 2024 net profit and DY of 9.5%. <em>The bank is currently trading at P/E25 of 2.3x and P/B25 of 0.9x.</em></p><p><b>CNFN</b> is pursuing regulatory approval to obtain a digital banking license.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The MPC acted conservatively, deciding to keep rates unchanged at 27.25% for overnight deposit and 28.25% for overnight lending rate, citing global uncertainties and a slower pace of inflation deceleration throughout 2H2024 with increased upside risk to the outlook.</p><p>Local gas production dipped to an eight-year low of 4.87 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) in 2024, down 16% y-o-y. </p><p>China&apos;s North Petroleum Corp. has earmarked USD100 million to acquire new concessions in Egypt or form partnerships to explore for oil and gas in the Western Desert and offshore waters.</p><p>The Minister of Tourism revealed that discussions are currently underway with the CBE and the Ministry of Finance to study the possibility of launching a new initiative to support the tourism sector worth EGP100 billion.</p><p>The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Commercial Representation Authority revealed a target to achieve exports of USD48 billion by the end of this year, an increase of 20% over last year.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) will issue a decision regarding the registration and licensing fees for companies subject to the new Unified Insurance Law within two weeks.</p><p>The EGX is studying with the FRA a legislative amendment to the listing rules that aims to repeal or amend the clause freezing 51% of the shares of major shareholders in companies when offering on the stock exchange for two years.</p><p>After the Listing Committee of the EGX approved the share buyback procedures for <b>ESRS</b> shares, a Special Operations Market (OPR) will be opened from Sunday, 23 February 2025, until Thursday, 6 March 2025 to receive selling orders from all shareholders who wish to sell, at the price of EGP138.15/share. </p><p><b>HDBK</b> (FV: EGP90.00, OW) FY24 standalone net profit recorded EGP11,040 million (+83% YoY). BoD proposed the distribution of cash dividends of EGP5.00/share, which implies payout ratio of 24% out of 2024 net profit and DY of 9.5%. <em>The bank is currently trading at P/E25 of 2.3x and P/B25 of 0.9x.</em></p><p><b>CNFN</b> is pursuing regulatory approval to obtain a digital banking license.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - TMGH - ORWE - OCDI - AMOC   - prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- TMGH</p><p>- ORWE</p><p>- OCDI</p><p>- AMOC</p><p><br/></p><p>- prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- TMGH</p><p>- ORWE</p><p>- OCDI</p><p>- AMOC</p><p><br/></p><p>- prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The MPC is scheduled to meet today to decide on policy rates. We believe the CBE might prefer to cut rates by 100-150 bps in its meeting today. Moody’s kept Egypt’s outlook positive and affirmed its Caa1 rating.  UK-based Shard Capital and Saudi Arabia-based Alqahtani Holding inked a framework agreement for a USD7 billion petrochemical production complex in New Alamein with the Oil Ministry-backed Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company and the Investment Ministry.  The reconstructi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The MPC is scheduled to meet today to decide on policy rates. <em>We believe the CBE might prefer to cut rates by 100-150 bps in its meeting today.</em></p><p>Moody’s kept Egypt’s outlook positive and affirmed its Caa1 rating. </p><p>UK-based Shard Capital and Saudi Arabia-based Alqahtani Holding inked a framework agreement for a USD7 billion petrochemical production complex in New Alamein with the Oil Ministry-backed Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company and the Investment Ministry. </p><p>The reconstruction of Gaza can be completed in three years, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said during his weekly presser yesterday. </p><p>Egypt paid another USD1 billion arrears to foreign oil companies yesterday, according to an official..</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum plans to increase Egypt&apos;s oil production by 8% during the next fiscal year 2025-2026 to reach 485k barrels per day.</p><p>The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) inked updated agreements with US-based IPR Energy and Tunisian oil and gas firm HBS International worth a combined USD13.5 million.</p><p>The Egyptian government allowed the Cheiron Energy company, owned by businessman Salah Diab, to export about 550k barrels of crude oil last January, in exchange for part of its overdue dues to the EGPC.</p><p><b>COMI’s</b> BoD proposed to distribute cash dividends of EGP2.50/share.</p><p><b>ATLC</b> released positive FY24 financial results: 4Q24 bottom line recorded EGP108 million (3.2x y/y, 2.2x q/q), bringing FY24 net profit to EGP216 million (+26% y/y). <em>We have updated our FV for ATLC from EGP5.17/share to EGP6.66/share.  ATLC is currently trading at P/E25 of 3.1x and P/B25 of 0.9x. </em></p><p><b>TMGH</b> achieved FY24 sales, including sales made for third parties, of EGP504 billion, up 252.9% y/y.</p><p><b>MFPC</b> signed a cooperation agreement and an MoU with Germany’s ThyssenKrupp to develop a USD220 million carbon capture project, the first of its kind in Africa and the Middle East.</p><p>The EGX’s listing committee approved <b>ESRS</b> request to delist its 542 million shares from the bourse.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The MPC is scheduled to meet today to decide on policy rates. <em>We believe the CBE might prefer to cut rates by 100-150 bps in its meeting today.</em></p><p>Moody’s kept Egypt’s outlook positive and affirmed its Caa1 rating. </p><p>UK-based Shard Capital and Saudi Arabia-based Alqahtani Holding inked a framework agreement for a USD7 billion petrochemical production complex in New Alamein with the Oil Ministry-backed Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company and the Investment Ministry. </p><p>The reconstruction of Gaza can be completed in three years, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said during his weekly presser yesterday. </p><p>Egypt paid another USD1 billion arrears to foreign oil companies yesterday, according to an official..</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum plans to increase Egypt&apos;s oil production by 8% during the next fiscal year 2025-2026 to reach 485k barrels per day.</p><p>The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) inked updated agreements with US-based IPR Energy and Tunisian oil and gas firm HBS International worth a combined USD13.5 million.</p><p>The Egyptian government allowed the Cheiron Energy company, owned by businessman Salah Diab, to export about 550k barrels of crude oil last January, in exchange for part of its overdue dues to the EGPC.</p><p><b>COMI’s</b> BoD proposed to distribute cash dividends of EGP2.50/share.</p><p><b>ATLC</b> released positive FY24 financial results: 4Q24 bottom line recorded EGP108 million (3.2x y/y, 2.2x q/q), bringing FY24 net profit to EGP216 million (+26% y/y). <em>We have updated our FV for ATLC from EGP5.17/share to EGP6.66/share.  ATLC is currently trading at P/E25 of 3.1x and P/B25 of 0.9x. </em></p><p><b>TMGH</b> achieved FY24 sales, including sales made for third parties, of EGP504 billion, up 252.9% y/y.</p><p><b>MFPC</b> signed a cooperation agreement and an MoU with Germany’s ThyssenKrupp to develop a USD220 million carbon capture project, the first of its kind in Africa and the Middle East.</p><p>The EGX’s listing committee approved <b>ESRS</b> request to delist its 542 million shares from the bourse.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - ABUK - FWRY - MFPC - ORHD   - Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTE  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview </p><p>- ABUK</p><p>- FWRY</p><p>- MFPC</p><p>- ORHD</p><p><br/></p><p>- Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTE </p>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government is working on a number of ways of facilitating customs including electronically linking data with the Egyptian Tax Authority to expedite data verifications, improving issues related to duty drawback, temporary admission, and pre-release procedures for shipments.</p><p>Adnoc Distribution plans to expand its aviation fuel services in Egypt beyond its existing presence at Cairo and Marsa Allam airports.</p><p>The Oil Ministry signed an MoU with Greece’s Environment and Energy Ministry to collaborate on carbon capture, storage, and utilization. </p><p>Egypt will ink an agreement to rent a floating regasification unit from Cyprus next month.</p><p>Twenty German companies are planning to invest in Egypt’s manufacturing sector.</p><p>Saudi energy company ACWA Power has secured a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the state-run Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) for a major wind energy project in Egypt&apos;s south Hurghada.</p><p>Minister of Labor revealed that the government aims to reduce the unemployment rate to 5.7% in 2025, compared to the previous rate of 6.4%.</p><p>The FRA revised regulations related to SPACs, allowing them to merge, swap shares, or acquire credit balances of their target company. </p><p><b>COMI</b> (FV: EGP135.00, OW) 4Q24 net profit post-minority interest recorded EGP12,848 million (-13% q/q, +78% y/y), bringing FY24 bottom line to a strong EGP55,196 million (+86% y/y). <em>The stock is currently trading at P/E25 of 4.1x and P/B25 of 1.3x.</em></p><p><b>BTFH</b> has completed the acquisition of SODIC Securitization Company for EGP8.6 million.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> reported steady KPIs for 2Q24/25. Net profit after tax came in at EGP3.1 billion in 2Q24/25 (+73% YoY, -26% QoQ). 1H24/25 net profit after tax surged 114% YoY to EGP7.4 billion. <em>EGAL is currently trading at FY24/25e P/E of 5.5x and EV/EBITDA of 3.1x.</em></p><p>EGX is considering adopting a real-time settlement mechanism for the voluntary delisting of <b>ESRS</b> shares where transaction settlement and fund disbursement take place immediately upon execution with the opening of the OPR.</p><p><b>FWRY</b>, Banque Misr, and EBC launched a new cash in and out service for e-wallets.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> and Orange Egypt signed transmission and infrastructure services. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government is working on a number of ways of facilitating customs including electronically linking data with the Egyptian Tax Authority to expedite data verifications, improving issues related to duty drawback, temporary admission, and pre-release procedures for shipments.</p><p>Adnoc Distribution plans to expand its aviation fuel services in Egypt beyond its existing presence at Cairo and Marsa Allam airports.</p><p>The Oil Ministry signed an MoU with Greece’s Environment and Energy Ministry to collaborate on carbon capture, storage, and utilization. </p><p>Egypt will ink an agreement to rent a floating regasification unit from Cyprus next month.</p><p>Twenty German companies are planning to invest in Egypt’s manufacturing sector.</p><p>Saudi energy company ACWA Power has secured a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the state-run Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) for a major wind energy project in Egypt&apos;s south Hurghada.</p><p>Minister of Labor revealed that the government aims to reduce the unemployment rate to 5.7% in 2025, compared to the previous rate of 6.4%.</p><p>The FRA revised regulations related to SPACs, allowing them to merge, swap shares, or acquire credit balances of their target company. </p><p><b>COMI</b> (FV: EGP135.00, OW) 4Q24 net profit post-minority interest recorded EGP12,848 million (-13% q/q, +78% y/y), bringing FY24 bottom line to a strong EGP55,196 million (+86% y/y). <em>The stock is currently trading at P/E25 of 4.1x and P/B25 of 1.3x.</em></p><p><b>BTFH</b> has completed the acquisition of SODIC Securitization Company for EGP8.6 million.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> reported steady KPIs for 2Q24/25. Net profit after tax came in at EGP3.1 billion in 2Q24/25 (+73% YoY, -26% QoQ). 1H24/25 net profit after tax surged 114% YoY to EGP7.4 billion. <em>EGAL is currently trading at FY24/25e P/E of 5.5x and EV/EBITDA of 3.1x.</em></p><p>EGX is considering adopting a real-time settlement mechanism for the voluntary delisting of <b>ESRS</b> shares where transaction settlement and fund disbursement take place immediately upon execution with the opening of the OPR.</p><p><b>FWRY</b>, Banque Misr, and EBC launched a new cash in and out service for e-wallets.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> and Orange Egypt signed transmission and infrastructure services. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Oil Ministry yesterday inked two agreements with Cyprus to liquify and re-export Cypriot natural gas. Saudi renewables giant Acwa Power is setting up a 2 GW wind farm in South Hurghada with investments of SAR8.6 bn (c. USD2.3 bn). Italian leading hospital group San Donato Group wants to set up a USD100 mn hospital and an international medicine-focused university. Chinese electronics and household appliance manufacturer Hisense and UAE’s FBB Tech began construction of their USD38 mn new el...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Oil Ministry yesterday inked two agreements with Cyprus to liquify and re-export Cypriot natural gas.</p><p>Saudi renewables giant Acwa Power is setting up a 2 GW wind farm in South Hurghada with investments of SAR8.6 bn (c. USD2.3 bn).</p><p>Italian leading hospital group San Donato Group wants to set up a USD100 mn hospital and an international medicine-focused university.</p><p>Chinese electronics and household appliance manufacturer Hisense and UAE’s FBB Tech began construction of their USD38 mn new electronic devices manufacturing facility in the China-Egypt Teda trade zone in Ain Sokhna.</p><p>Italian energy player Eni plans to begin producing 100 mn cubic feet per day (cf/d) of gas from its Noor field off Egypt’s northern coast by mid-2026.</p><p>The EGX and the Madbouly government are in talks over listing all of the companies earmarked for privatization on the EGX in the lead up to selling them off to strategic investors.</p><p>Egypt is looking to up its imports of Israeli gas by 58% by the middle of 2025.</p><p>Egypt’s grain imports, including wheat, corn and soybeans, reached USD8.56 billion in 2024, compared to USD7.99 billion in 2023, a growth of 7.1%.</p><p>Jihad Azour, the Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the IMF, stated that the fourth tranche of the Fund’s loan to Egypt includes a new program related to the environment, and in light of that, the fourth review and a new program will be approved.</p><p><b>SAUD</b> 4Q24 standalone bottom line recorded EGP787 million (-11% q/q, +28% y/y). Bringing FY24 bottom line to EGP3,012 million (+35% y/y, and 8% higher than Al Ahly Pharos Estimates of EGP2,798 million).  BoD proposed to distribute cash dividends of EGP0.85/share, which implies a pay-out ratio of 24%, perfectly in line with Al Ahly Pharos estimates, subject to the CBE&apos;s approval. SAUD is currently trading at P/E25 of 2.9x and P/B25 of 0.6x.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Oil Ministry yesterday inked two agreements with Cyprus to liquify and re-export Cypriot natural gas.</p><p>Saudi renewables giant Acwa Power is setting up a 2 GW wind farm in South Hurghada with investments of SAR8.6 bn (c. USD2.3 bn).</p><p>Italian leading hospital group San Donato Group wants to set up a USD100 mn hospital and an international medicine-focused university.</p><p>Chinese electronics and household appliance manufacturer Hisense and UAE’s FBB Tech began construction of their USD38 mn new electronic devices manufacturing facility in the China-Egypt Teda trade zone in Ain Sokhna.</p><p>Italian energy player Eni plans to begin producing 100 mn cubic feet per day (cf/d) of gas from its Noor field off Egypt’s northern coast by mid-2026.</p><p>The EGX and the Madbouly government are in talks over listing all of the companies earmarked for privatization on the EGX in the lead up to selling them off to strategic investors.</p><p>Egypt is looking to up its imports of Israeli gas by 58% by the middle of 2025.</p><p>Egypt’s grain imports, including wheat, corn and soybeans, reached USD8.56 billion in 2024, compared to USD7.99 billion in 2023, a growth of 7.1%.</p><p>Jihad Azour, the Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the IMF, stated that the fourth tranche of the Fund’s loan to Egypt includes a new program related to the environment, and in light of that, the fourth review and a new program will be approved.</p><p><b>SAUD</b> 4Q24 standalone bottom line recorded EGP787 million (-11% q/q, +28% y/y). Bringing FY24 bottom line to EGP3,012 million (+35% y/y, and 8% higher than Al Ahly Pharos Estimates of EGP2,798 million).  BoD proposed to distribute cash dividends of EGP0.85/share, which implies a pay-out ratio of 24%, perfectly in line with Al Ahly Pharos estimates, subject to the CBE&apos;s approval. SAUD is currently trading at P/E25 of 2.9x and P/B25 of 0.6x.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>IMF boss confirmed that the Fund will continue to support the Egyptian economy as it carries out reforms. </p><p>The government will pay out USD1 billion of arrears owed to foreign energy companies early next month.</p><p>The Emirati company Dana Gas will resume its drilling activities in Egypt starting next March, after receiving part of its overdue dues from the Egyptian Petroleum Authority.</p><p>BP kicked off production from the second development phase of its Raven natural gas field in its North Alexandria offshore concession. </p><p>The Arab Organization for Industrialization is in talks with Emirati investors to set up three new factories in Egypt. The planned facilities will specialize in car tires, MDF wood from palm tree fronds, and advanced defense manufacturing.</p><p>A number of tax facilities regarding SMEs, simplifying tax procedures, and settling disputes will take effect in March.</p><p><b>EAST</b> released outstanding 1H24/25 financial results. 1H24/25 net profit recorded EGP5,382 million (+85.8% YoY). <em>EAST is currently trading at FY24/25f P/E of 6.8x and EV/EBITDA of 6.1x.</em></p><p><b>AMOC</b> released 2Q24/25 full financial results. Net profit dropped 35% YoY (-68% QoQ) to EGP148 million. Net profit declined 5% YoY to EGP610 million in 1H24/25. <em>AMOC is currently trading at a FY24/25e PE of 4.3x and EV/EBITDA of 2.1x.</em></p><p><b>MASR</b> achieved strong FY24 sales of EGP46.1 billion, up 54.2% y/y, implying 4Q24 sales of EGP13.4 billion, down 10.8% y/y and up 13.7% q/q.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> is studying establishing a new 600k ton aluminum plant with no further details announced. </p><p><b>SWDY&apos;s</b> Chairman expects the company to start supplying building materials to Ras Al Hekma project in North Coast in two months. SWDY is also eyeing an entrance into Brazil and India as part of its expansion plan.</p><p><b>CLHO</b> announced the execution of an agreement to extend Cleopatra October (Haven) Hospital through a Build-to-Suit lease to add approximately 200 beds to the existing hospital. The expansion is expected to increase the hospital’s total capacity to up to 300 beds by 2026. </p><p><b>CIRA </b>Education will submit a mandatory tender offer (MTO) to up its stake in Cairo for Educational services (CAED) to up to 90% from the current 69.4%. CIRA is looking to acquirean additional 20.6% of its subsidiary at an initial share price of EGP30.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>IMF boss confirmed that the Fund will continue to support the Egyptian economy as it carries out reforms. </p><p>The government will pay out USD1 billion of arrears owed to foreign energy companies early next month.</p><p>The Emirati company Dana Gas will resume its drilling activities in Egypt starting next March, after receiving part of its overdue dues from the Egyptian Petroleum Authority.</p><p>BP kicked off production from the second development phase of its Raven natural gas field in its North Alexandria offshore concession. </p><p>The Arab Organization for Industrialization is in talks with Emirati investors to set up three new factories in Egypt. The planned facilities will specialize in car tires, MDF wood from palm tree fronds, and advanced defense manufacturing.</p><p>A number of tax facilities regarding SMEs, simplifying tax procedures, and settling disputes will take effect in March.</p><p><b>EAST</b> released outstanding 1H24/25 financial results. 1H24/25 net profit recorded EGP5,382 million (+85.8% YoY). <em>EAST is currently trading at FY24/25f P/E of 6.8x and EV/EBITDA of 6.1x.</em></p><p><b>AMOC</b> released 2Q24/25 full financial results. Net profit dropped 35% YoY (-68% QoQ) to EGP148 million. Net profit declined 5% YoY to EGP610 million in 1H24/25. <em>AMOC is currently trading at a FY24/25e PE of 4.3x and EV/EBITDA of 2.1x.</em></p><p><b>MASR</b> achieved strong FY24 sales of EGP46.1 billion, up 54.2% y/y, implying 4Q24 sales of EGP13.4 billion, down 10.8% y/y and up 13.7% q/q.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> is studying establishing a new 600k ton aluminum plant with no further details announced. </p><p><b>SWDY&apos;s</b> Chairman expects the company to start supplying building materials to Ras Al Hekma project in North Coast in two months. SWDY is also eyeing an entrance into Brazil and India as part of its expansion plan.</p><p><b>CLHO</b> announced the execution of an agreement to extend Cleopatra October (Haven) Hospital through a Build-to-Suit lease to add approximately 200 beds to the existing hospital. The expansion is expected to increase the hospital’s total capacity to up to 300 beds by 2026. </p><p><b>CIRA </b>Education will submit a mandatory tender offer (MTO) to up its stake in Cairo for Educational services (CAED) to up to 90% from the current 69.4%. CIRA is looking to acquirean additional 20.6% of its subsidiary at an initial share price of EGP30.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - ABUK - ORHD - ETEL - ADIB - ORAS   - Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides reconfirmed that he will sign “the first agreements for the commercialization of natural gas from deposits in the Republic of Cyprus” tomorrow.  Egypt’s unemployment rate fell to 6.4% in 4Q 2024, down 0.3 percentage points from the previous quarter, according to data from state statistics agency Capmas. Efforts to speed up customs clearance got the cabinet thumbs up, with a plan from the finance and investment ministries to improve the process of e...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides reconfirmed that he will sign “the first agreements for the commercialization of natural gas from deposits in the Republic of Cyprus” tomorrow. </p><p>Egypt’s unemployment rate fell to 6.4% in 4Q 2024, down 0.3 percentage points from the previous quarter, according to data from state statistics agency Capmas.</p><p>Efforts to speed up customs clearance got the cabinet thumbs up, with a plan from the finance and investment ministries to improve the process of exporting and importing goods being passed in its bid to cut customs clearance times down from eight days to just two.</p><p>A power purchase agreement between Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power and the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company was approved to allow energy supplies from wind energy projects totaling 2 GW to be fed into the national grid.</p><p>A plan to simplify private healthcare regulation detailed in a draft law was passed, which is designed to make it easier to license new private healthcare facilities, disentangle administration from ownership, and greenlight foreign players wanting to open up shop in the country.</p><p>Stamp tax amendments set to replace the planned capital gains tax will be issued within days, Deputy Finance Minister for Tax Policies Sherif El Kilani said. </p><p>The government intends to reformulate the criteria for granting the golden license, in addition to discussing the determinants and controls for establishing public free zones, in order to govern the procedures related to all industrial activities and projects, Minister Kamel EL-wazir said.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> released 2Q24/25 full financial statements with net profit surging to EGP3.2 billion in 2Q24/25 (+59% YoY, +146% QoQ), with a NPM of 47.7% in 2Q24/25 (+1pps YoY, +12pps QoQ), further supported by revenue growth as well as EGP897.4 million of forex gains recorded in the quarter. This brings 1H24/25 bottom line to EGP4.4 billion (+12% YoY) with a NPM of 43.4% (-3pps YoY). <em>ABUK is currently trading at FY24/25f PE of 4.8x.</em></p><p><b>CANA</b> 4Q24 bottom line recorded a strong EGP2,559 million (+95% q/q, +173% y/y), bringing FY24 net profit to EGP5,681 million (+148% y/y, 49% higher than Al Ahly Pharos Estimates). <em>We reiterate our Overweight recommendation of CANA on an updated FV of EGP35.00/share up from EGP 23.08/share. CANA is currently trading at 2.1x P/E 2025 and 0.4x P/B 2025. BoD proposed distribution of 0.54 bonus share for every outstanding share.</em></p><p> <b>BTFH</b> aims to launch an app specializing in data analytics in 2025.</p><p><b>EMFD</b> inked a strategic partnership agreement with Midar Investment to set up the EGP100 bn New Mivida residential project in New Cairo. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides reconfirmed that he will sign “the first agreements for the commercialization of natural gas from deposits in the Republic of Cyprus” tomorrow. </p><p>Egypt’s unemployment rate fell to 6.4% in 4Q 2024, down 0.3 percentage points from the previous quarter, according to data from state statistics agency Capmas.</p><p>Efforts to speed up customs clearance got the cabinet thumbs up, with a plan from the finance and investment ministries to improve the process of exporting and importing goods being passed in its bid to cut customs clearance times down from eight days to just two.</p><p>A power purchase agreement between Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power and the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company was approved to allow energy supplies from wind energy projects totaling 2 GW to be fed into the national grid.</p><p>A plan to simplify private healthcare regulation detailed in a draft law was passed, which is designed to make it easier to license new private healthcare facilities, disentangle administration from ownership, and greenlight foreign players wanting to open up shop in the country.</p><p>Stamp tax amendments set to replace the planned capital gains tax will be issued within days, Deputy Finance Minister for Tax Policies Sherif El Kilani said. </p><p>The government intends to reformulate the criteria for granting the golden license, in addition to discussing the determinants and controls for establishing public free zones, in order to govern the procedures related to all industrial activities and projects, Minister Kamel EL-wazir said.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> released 2Q24/25 full financial statements with net profit surging to EGP3.2 billion in 2Q24/25 (+59% YoY, +146% QoQ), with a NPM of 47.7% in 2Q24/25 (+1pps YoY, +12pps QoQ), further supported by revenue growth as well as EGP897.4 million of forex gains recorded in the quarter. This brings 1H24/25 bottom line to EGP4.4 billion (+12% YoY) with a NPM of 43.4% (-3pps YoY). <em>ABUK is currently trading at FY24/25f PE of 4.8x.</em></p><p><b>CANA</b> 4Q24 bottom line recorded a strong EGP2,559 million (+95% q/q, +173% y/y), bringing FY24 net profit to EGP5,681 million (+148% y/y, 49% higher than Al Ahly Pharos Estimates). <em>We reiterate our Overweight recommendation of CANA on an updated FV of EGP35.00/share up from EGP 23.08/share. CANA is currently trading at 2.1x P/E 2025 and 0.4x P/B 2025. BoD proposed distribution of 0.54 bonus share for every outstanding share.</em></p><p> <b>BTFH</b> aims to launch an app specializing in data analytics in 2025.</p><p><b>EMFD</b> inked a strategic partnership agreement with Midar Investment to set up the EGP100 bn New Mivida residential project in New Cairo. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government is currently working on preparing the budget for FY 2025-26, all while preparing a comprehensive three-year budget with a financial ceiling that can only be exceeded in exceptional cases, one of the sources said. Government entities will also submit another budget covering FY 2026-27 to FY 2029-30. Ministries will be given cabinet-approved financial ceilings that can’t be exceeded. The Public Government Budget is set to rise to somewhere in the vicinity of EGP8 tn in the fiscal...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government is currently working on preparing the budget for FY 2025-26, all while preparing a comprehensive three-year budget with a financial ceiling that can only be exceeded in exceptional cases, one of the sources said. Government entities will also submit another budget covering FY 2026-27 to FY 2029-30. Ministries will be given cabinet-approved financial ceilings that can’t be exceeded.</p><p>The Public Government Budget is set to rise to somewhere in the vicinity of EGP8 tn in the fiscal year 2025-2026, up from EGP6.6 tn in the current fiscal year, as the government looks to incorporate additional state economic bodies’ budgets into the budget, a government source told local press.</p><p>The budget pencils in growth of around 5-5.5%, reduced public debt, and a primary surplus amounting to approximately 4% of GDP.</p><p>The government is also working on reducing the amount of funds allocated for fuel subsidies from the current fiscal year’s EGP150 bn.</p><p>The government is planning to further cut down public investments and is set to, instead, rely on self-financing through various entities and limit spending to highly urgent projects or those already nearing completion, the sources said.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is looking to launch a new public debt policy document by the end of March.</p><p>Phase two of the new capital’s development will be offered to a French investment consortium in March.</p><p>The Minister of Finance revealed the features of the proposed package of reforms of the customs system through 19 proceduresز</p><p><b>CIEB</b> released 4Q24 consolidated bottom line of EGP1,944 million (+4% q/q, +44% y/y ), bringing FY24 bottom line to EGP8,030 million (+55% y/y and perfectly in line with Al Ahly Pharos estimate of EGP8,039 million). <em>CIEB is currently trading at P/E25 of 3.1x (based on bottom line post minority and appropriations) and P/B25 of 0.9x. </em>CIEB&apos;s BoD proposed cash dividend distribution of EGP3.82/share, implying a payout ratio of 60% and DY of 20%, pending the CBE and AGM approvals.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> reported a consolidated net profit after minority interest of EGP114.5 million in 3Q24 (-94% YoY, -108% QoQ). <em>The company is currently trading at FY25e P/E of 1.4x and EV/EBITDA of 4.8x.</em></p><p>Minister of Petroleum appointed Maged Mostafa El Kordy as acting chairman and managing director for <b>AMOC</b>. </p><p>State-owned El Nasr for Fertilizers &amp; Chemical Industries (Semadco) is gearing up to set up a wind farm and solar power stations with a combined capacity of 500 MW to power its new green ammonia factory in Suez, according to local media.</p><p><b>FWRY</b> has acquired a majority stake in Code Zone, a manager of local hospitals and medical institutions, as part of its strategy to invest in complementary startups. The company is also in negotiations with Gulf firms to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. In the first quarter, Fawry plans to launch new investment services focused on the stock market and gold, including various investment funds. Additionally, the company is considering applying for a digital bank license and has introduced Fawry Business, a platform designed to assist local companies with digital transformation, offering payment management, e-receipts, SME loans, and salary management solutions.</p><p><b>EFIH</b> and its sister company eHealth will work together to link the Universal Health Insurance System with social protection systems under an MoU they inked with the Social Solidarity Ministry and the Universal Health Insurance Authority (UHIA).</p><p><b>ARCC</b> signed a EUR25 million loan agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to fund energy efficiency upgrades and expand alternative fuel use. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government is currently working on preparing the budget for FY 2025-26, all while preparing a comprehensive three-year budget with a financial ceiling that can only be exceeded in exceptional cases, one of the sources said. Government entities will also submit another budget covering FY 2026-27 to FY 2029-30. Ministries will be given cabinet-approved financial ceilings that can’t be exceeded.</p><p>The Public Government Budget is set to rise to somewhere in the vicinity of EGP8 tn in the fiscal year 2025-2026, up from EGP6.6 tn in the current fiscal year, as the government looks to incorporate additional state economic bodies’ budgets into the budget, a government source told local press.</p><p>The budget pencils in growth of around 5-5.5%, reduced public debt, and a primary surplus amounting to approximately 4% of GDP.</p><p>The government is also working on reducing the amount of funds allocated for fuel subsidies from the current fiscal year’s EGP150 bn.</p><p>The government is planning to further cut down public investments and is set to, instead, rely on self-financing through various entities and limit spending to highly urgent projects or those already nearing completion, the sources said.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is looking to launch a new public debt policy document by the end of March.</p><p>Phase two of the new capital’s development will be offered to a French investment consortium in March.</p><p>The Minister of Finance revealed the features of the proposed package of reforms of the customs system through 19 proceduresز</p><p><b>CIEB</b> released 4Q24 consolidated bottom line of EGP1,944 million (+4% q/q, +44% y/y ), bringing FY24 bottom line to EGP8,030 million (+55% y/y and perfectly in line with Al Ahly Pharos estimate of EGP8,039 million). <em>CIEB is currently trading at P/E25 of 3.1x (based on bottom line post minority and appropriations) and P/B25 of 0.9x. </em>CIEB&apos;s BoD proposed cash dividend distribution of EGP3.82/share, implying a payout ratio of 60% and DY of 20%, pending the CBE and AGM approvals.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> reported a consolidated net profit after minority interest of EGP114.5 million in 3Q24 (-94% YoY, -108% QoQ). <em>The company is currently trading at FY25e P/E of 1.4x and EV/EBITDA of 4.8x.</em></p><p>Minister of Petroleum appointed Maged Mostafa El Kordy as acting chairman and managing director for <b>AMOC</b>. </p><p>State-owned El Nasr for Fertilizers &amp; Chemical Industries (Semadco) is gearing up to set up a wind farm and solar power stations with a combined capacity of 500 MW to power its new green ammonia factory in Suez, according to local media.</p><p><b>FWRY</b> has acquired a majority stake in Code Zone, a manager of local hospitals and medical institutions, as part of its strategy to invest in complementary startups. The company is also in negotiations with Gulf firms to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. In the first quarter, Fawry plans to launch new investment services focused on the stock market and gold, including various investment funds. Additionally, the company is considering applying for a digital bank license and has introduced Fawry Business, a platform designed to assist local companies with digital transformation, offering payment management, e-receipts, SME loans, and salary management solutions.</p><p><b>EFIH</b> and its sister company eHealth will work together to link the Universal Health Insurance System with social protection systems under an MoU they inked with the Social Solidarity Ministry and the Universal Health Insurance Authority (UHIA).</p><p><b>ARCC</b> signed a EUR25 million loan agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to fund energy efficiency upgrades and expand alternative fuel use. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*   Egypt plans to “present a comprehensive vision for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip in a manner that ensures the Palestinian people remain in their homeland and aligns with their legitimate and legal rights. Two consortiums of international energy players are set to invest a total of USD130 million over the next five to eight years in drilling 10 oil and gas exploration wells in East Port Said and the Western Desert. US oil producer Apache is set to ki...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/> <br/></b>Egypt plans to “present a comprehensive vision for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip in a manner that ensures the Palestinian people remain in their homeland and aligns with their legitimate and legal rights.</p><p>Two consortiums of international energy players are set to invest a total of USD130 million over the next five to eight years in drilling 10 oil and gas exploration wells in East Port Said and the Western Desert.</p><p>US oil producer Apache is set to kick off a USD60 million drilling program in its Western Desert blocks in March as it looks to ramp up natural gas production by a daily 80 million cubic feet. The project is reportedly part of a wider five-year plan by the company to invest USD3.5 billion in exploration, research, and production in the Western Desert.</p><p>Spanish medical consultancy WHM is looking into setting up a USD1.8 billion healthcare data center in Egypt through a consortium of investors and in partnership with the CIT Ministry. </p><p>The Suez Canal’s EGP9 billion southern expansion has been completed. The 10 km expansion will improve navigation through the canal by 28%.</p><p>Egypt is moving forward with plans to set up two industrial zones in Libya with investments of USD250 million, with 22 local players have already expressed interest in setting up shop in the new zones and more are expected to follow in their footsteps.</p><p>The government plans to increase domestic wheat purchases from farmers by around 11% y-o-y to 4 million tons during the harvest season starting mid-April.</p><p>The House of Representatives approved the agreement concluded between the Egyptian government and the French Development Agency, providing a loan worth EUR70 million and a grant of EUR800k for the project to establish the Al-Rubiki - 10th of Ramadan – Belbeis railway.</p><p>Sky Tower for Real Estate Development, in which EMFD holds a stake, signed a partnership agreement with Golden Coast for Hotels, Resorts, and Entertainment Projects to develop a fully-integrated tourism project on the Red Sea.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in Baobab Group.</p><p>FRA issued new regulations on insurance companies&apos; investments, giving them sixmonths to meet the new requirements. </p><p>•             They will need to invest at least 5% of their free funds in open-ended funds that invest in EGX-listed equities. </p><p>•             They will also invest at least 2.5% of their paid-up capital in open-ended funds that invest in EGX-listed stocks.</p><p>•             New investments cannot exceed 30% of their total funds allocated for investment.<br/> <br/> •             Personal insurance companies can invest up to 10% of their investment-allocated funds in real estate investment funds.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/> <br/></b>Egypt plans to “present a comprehensive vision for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip in a manner that ensures the Palestinian people remain in their homeland and aligns with their legitimate and legal rights.</p><p>Two consortiums of international energy players are set to invest a total of USD130 million over the next five to eight years in drilling 10 oil and gas exploration wells in East Port Said and the Western Desert.</p><p>US oil producer Apache is set to kick off a USD60 million drilling program in its Western Desert blocks in March as it looks to ramp up natural gas production by a daily 80 million cubic feet. The project is reportedly part of a wider five-year plan by the company to invest USD3.5 billion in exploration, research, and production in the Western Desert.</p><p>Spanish medical consultancy WHM is looking into setting up a USD1.8 billion healthcare data center in Egypt through a consortium of investors and in partnership with the CIT Ministry. </p><p>The Suez Canal’s EGP9 billion southern expansion has been completed. The 10 km expansion will improve navigation through the canal by 28%.</p><p>Egypt is moving forward with plans to set up two industrial zones in Libya with investments of USD250 million, with 22 local players have already expressed interest in setting up shop in the new zones and more are expected to follow in their footsteps.</p><p>The government plans to increase domestic wheat purchases from farmers by around 11% y-o-y to 4 million tons during the harvest season starting mid-April.</p><p>The House of Representatives approved the agreement concluded between the Egyptian government and the French Development Agency, providing a loan worth EUR70 million and a grant of EUR800k for the project to establish the Al-Rubiki - 10th of Ramadan – Belbeis railway.</p><p>Sky Tower for Real Estate Development, in which EMFD holds a stake, signed a partnership agreement with Golden Coast for Hotels, Resorts, and Entertainment Projects to develop a fully-integrated tourism project on the Red Sea.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in Baobab Group.</p><p>FRA issued new regulations on insurance companies&apos; investments, giving them sixmonths to meet the new requirements. </p><p>•             They will need to invest at least 5% of their free funds in open-ended funds that invest in EGX-listed equities. </p><p>•             They will also invest at least 2.5% of their paid-up capital in open-ended funds that invest in EGX-listed stocks.</p><p>•             New investments cannot exceed 30% of their total funds allocated for investment.<br/> <br/> •             Personal insurance companies can invest up to 10% of their investment-allocated funds in real estate investment funds.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Annual urban inflation recorded 24.0% in January 2025 compared with 24.1% in December 2024.  Annual core inflation, computed by the CBE, recorded 22.6% in January 2025 compared with 23.2% in December 2024.  Spanish hospitality group Barceló is in negotiations to acquire and participate in several projects in Egypt, CEO Raúl González said in a meeting with Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib during his time in Spain, according to a statement.  Egypt’s foreign debt inched up 1.5...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Annual urban inflation recorded 24.0% in January 2025 compared with 24.1% in December 2024. </p><p>Annual core inflation, computed by the CBE, recorded 22.6% in January 2025 compared with 23.2% in December 2024. </p><p>Spanish hospitality group Barceló is in negotiations to acquire and participate in several projects in Egypt, CEO Raúl González said in a meeting with Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib during his time in Spain, according to a statement. </p><p>Egypt’s foreign debt inched up 1.5% q-o-q to USD 155.2 bn during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, up from the USD 152.9 bn recorded at the end of FY 2023-24, according to data from the Central Bank of Egypt. </p><p>Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, revealed that the Executive Board is expected to approve the disbursement of additional financing to Egypt worth USD 1.3 billion, within the Resilience and Sustainability Program, to enhance the Egyptian economy’s ability to confront shocks.</p><p>The Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives approved yesterday an agreement for a soft loan worth CNY 1.5 billion, to implement the third phase of the railway project - Tenth of Ramadan</p><p>Mitsubishi Corporation is looking into opportunities to produce its models in Egypt in the coming period. </p><p>The Russian company Lukoil has agreed with the Ministry of Petroleum and the South Valley Holding Company to obtain the rights to exploit the “South Valley El-Sahl” petroleum concession west of the Gulf of Suez.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> announces appointing Khaled Al-Suwailem as their new Chairman for its Saudi subsidiary. </p><p><b>BTFH</b>&apos;s subsidiary, Beltone Leasing and Factoring signed a EGP4 bn syndicated leasing term sheet with Al Qalaa Al Hamraa to fund the construction of Al Ahly Club&apos;s stadium and sports city in Sheikh Zayed. </p><p><b>DCHC</b> stated in an EGX release that it wants to raise its authorized capital to EGP 1.5 billion, up from EGP 400 million, and increase its issued and paid-up capital to EGP 1.1 billion, up from EGP 200 million.</p><p>Suez Canal Authority head Osama Rabie expects traffic in the suez canal to gradually normalize by late March and fully recover by mid-year, provided that the ceasefire in Gaza holds and the second phase of the truce goes through. </p><p><b>NIPH </b>submitted<b> </b>a request to the EGX for increasing its issued and paid-up capital from EGP101 million to EGP 300 million, with an increase of EGP198.75 million, to be distributed on 19.87 million shares with a par value of EGP10/share. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Annual urban inflation recorded 24.0% in January 2025 compared with 24.1% in December 2024. </p><p>Annual core inflation, computed by the CBE, recorded 22.6% in January 2025 compared with 23.2% in December 2024. </p><p>Spanish hospitality group Barceló is in negotiations to acquire and participate in several projects in Egypt, CEO Raúl González said in a meeting with Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib during his time in Spain, according to a statement. </p><p>Egypt’s foreign debt inched up 1.5% q-o-q to USD 155.2 bn during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, up from the USD 152.9 bn recorded at the end of FY 2023-24, according to data from the Central Bank of Egypt. </p><p>Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, revealed that the Executive Board is expected to approve the disbursement of additional financing to Egypt worth USD 1.3 billion, within the Resilience and Sustainability Program, to enhance the Egyptian economy’s ability to confront shocks.</p><p>The Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives approved yesterday an agreement for a soft loan worth CNY 1.5 billion, to implement the third phase of the railway project - Tenth of Ramadan</p><p>Mitsubishi Corporation is looking into opportunities to produce its models in Egypt in the coming period. </p><p>The Russian company Lukoil has agreed with the Ministry of Petroleum and the South Valley Holding Company to obtain the rights to exploit the “South Valley El-Sahl” petroleum concession west of the Gulf of Suez.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> announces appointing Khaled Al-Suwailem as their new Chairman for its Saudi subsidiary. </p><p><b>BTFH</b>&apos;s subsidiary, Beltone Leasing and Factoring signed a EGP4 bn syndicated leasing term sheet with Al Qalaa Al Hamraa to fund the construction of Al Ahly Club&apos;s stadium and sports city in Sheikh Zayed. </p><p><b>DCHC</b> stated in an EGX release that it wants to raise its authorized capital to EGP 1.5 billion, up from EGP 400 million, and increase its issued and paid-up capital to EGP 1.1 billion, up from EGP 200 million.</p><p>Suez Canal Authority head Osama Rabie expects traffic in the suez canal to gradually normalize by late March and fully recover by mid-year, provided that the ceasefire in Gaza holds and the second phase of the truce goes through. </p><p><b>NIPH </b>submitted<b> </b>a request to the EGX for increasing its issued and paid-up capital from EGP101 million to EGP 300 million, with an increase of EGP198.75 million, to be distributed on 19.87 million shares with a par value of EGP10/share. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The National Wages Council decided to raise the minimum wage for private sector workers to EGP7k a month, up from EGP6k, starting March. The Council also set the value of the bonus granted to employees at no less than 3% of their social insurance wage with a floor of EGP250 per month. Hong Kong-listed United Energy Group (UEG) inked a sale and purchase agreement to fully acquire Apex's upstream oil and gas exploration and production operations in Egypt for an undisclosed sum. A consortium of ...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The National Wages Council decided to raise the minimum wage for private sector workers to EGP7k a month, up from EGP6k, starting March. The Council also set the value of the bonus granted to employees at no less than 3% of their social insurance wage with a floor of EGP250 per month.</p><p>Hong Kong-listed United Energy Group (UEG) inked a sale and purchase agreement to fully acquire Apex&apos;s upstream oil and gas exploration and production operations in Egypt for an undisclosed sum.</p><p>A consortium of Infinity Power, Hassan Allam Utilities, and the UAE’s Masdar secured a 20 sq km land plot in New Valley Governorate’s Dakhla Oasis for their 900 MW solar power plant and its accompanying battery storage.</p><p>South Sinai is looking to pull in EGP500-600 billion in industrial investments. Both foreign and local investors will be offered plots to encourage investment.</p><p>The Investment Authority is close to issuing a comprehensive decision which includes updating the financial and accounting standards and procedures for companies evaluation, including mergers, divisions, and amending the companies&apos; financial structures, and updating the methods of evaluating in-kind shares.</p><p>The Egyptian government is close to concluding negotiations with the European Union and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to obtain financing of up to EUR200 million to launch a new power line,  to transmit electricity produced from wind energy projects in Gebel El Zeit, which will take a year to implement.</p><p><b>ADIB</b> (FV: EGP85.00, OW) recorded a strong 4Q24 consolidated bottom line post minority of EGP2,207 million (-1% q/q, +97% y/y), bringing FY24 bottom line post minority to EGP9,009 million (+93% y/y and 6% higher than Al Ahly Pharos estimate). Board of Directors proposed to increase the bank’s paid-in capital from EGP6 billion to EGP12 billion, through the distribution of one share for each original share before the increase, deducted from FY24 net profit. The bank is currently trading at P/E25 2.4x.</p><p><b>OCDI</b> reported strong FY24 sales of EGP50.3 billion, up 66.2% y/y, implying 4Q24 sales of EGP10.5 billion, up 0.5% y/y and down 63.5% q/q. Sales performance in FY24 was driven by the launch of Ogami on the North Coast, which contributed sales of EGP24.5 billion. OCDI plans to open five new hotels offering a total of 550 rooms, is studying acquiring land plots of no less than 300 feddans in East and West Cairo, and is looking into expanding into education.</p><p>U.S. President said that he will introduce new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S., on top of existing metals duties.</p><p>Egypt steel production increased 12.3% YoY to 9.04 million tons in 2024, while steel sales inched up 6.1% YoY to 7.0 million tons throughout the year. </p><p>Egyptian cement manufacturers received export orders of 1 million tons this month, driven by the reconstruction of neighboring countries, primarily Libya, Syria, and Iraq. Libyan market captures more than 50% of the received orders. </p><p>Badr City’s medical city Capital Med is planning to make its EGX debut through a direct listing in 1H25. The company will then move forward with a capital increase to fund the construction of the new phase of the medical city. Al Ahly Pharos will act as the financial advisor and offering manager for the listing.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone signed a contract with <b>ETRS</b> and Nafith International to develop a smart truck yard in West Port Said Port at an investment cost of EGP250 million.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p><b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> Brent, USD/bbl | 74.7 | <em>-2.7%</em><br/> Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 259.2 | <em>-1.6%</em><br/> Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 447.5 | 3.2%<br/> Polyethylene, USD/ton | 940.0 | 0.0%<br/> Polypropylene, USD/ton | 957.5 | 0.0%</p><p>Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 123.3</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 375.0 | -1</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The IMF’s Executive Board is to sign off on Egypt’s fourth review “in the coming weeks,” IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack said in a briefing to the press. The meeting will also see the board look into a set of fresh funds under the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility.</p><p>BP’s recent discovery at its King Mariout offshore concession could hold up to 4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, according to early estimates cited by two unnamed government officials that spoke to Asharq Business.  </p><p>The Industry Ministry has allocated 30 million sqm in Ras El Hekma for an industrial zone, Industry Ministry Kamel El Wazir said, adding that the Ministry is working on setting up three other zones across the country, in Borg El Arab, New Alamein, and Matrouh. The government has also broken ground on the Ras El Hekma airport.</p><p>According to the Minister of Finance, Egypt will launch a customs facilitation package within weeks to increase competitiveness and ease of goods release, in addition to launching a facilitation package related to real estate tax before the end of this year.</p><p>Trade balance deficit rose 0.5% y/y to USD3.7 billion in November 2024.</p><p>The EGX and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are working together on a project to boost market liquidity in the EGX. </p><p>The National Wages Council will meet later today to discuss the minimum wage for the private sector.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is considering issuing a bookkeeping scheme to account for the FX rate difference between the official and parallel markets for profit earned before the Central Bank of Egypt liberalized the exchange rate in March 2024, with the Ministry currently preparing tax budgets for the upcoming corporate tax filing season, which ends on 30 April.</p><p><b>COMI</b> has cut interest rates on its local currency, high-yield CDs by 3 percentage points.  </p><p>Emirati and Kuwaiti financial institutions have begun due diligence to acquire at least 60% of Banque du Caire (BdC). </p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has raised the borrowing limit for micro enterprises by 10% to EGP266k.  </p><p><b>ORAS&apos;s</b> Orascom Industrial Parks is setting up a 3.5 million sqm industrial zone in Ain Sokhna with projected investments of EGP7 billion over the next ten years. </p><p>Egypt plans to increase its aluminum production by 200k tons annually within three years, bringing total production to 510k tons, according to Minister of Public Enterprises. This expansion aims to meet domestic market needs and export the surplus. The Minister added that a new project is underway with the private sector to establish a new aluminum plant with modern furnaces, with a production capacity of 600k tons per year.</p><p>The Ministry of Public Enterprises is developing <b>EGCH</b> with investments of USD400 million within three years. The development will include the production of nitrates, which will add value to the products.</p><p>French pharma giant Servier’s Egypt arm has inaugurated a new packaging and filling line at its 6th of October facility. With this expansion, Servier’s total investments in Egypt reaches EGP1.6 billion.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF’s Executive Board is to sign off on Egypt’s fourth review “in the coming weeks,” IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack said in a briefing to the press. The meeting will also see the board look into a set of fresh funds under the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility.</p><p>BP’s recent discovery at its King Mariout offshore concession could hold up to 4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, according to early estimates cited by two unnamed government officials that spoke to Asharq Business.  </p><p>The Industry Ministry has allocated 30 million sqm in Ras El Hekma for an industrial zone, Industry Ministry Kamel El Wazir said, adding that the Ministry is working on setting up three other zones across the country, in Borg El Arab, New Alamein, and Matrouh. The government has also broken ground on the Ras El Hekma airport.</p><p>According to the Minister of Finance, Egypt will launch a customs facilitation package within weeks to increase competitiveness and ease of goods release, in addition to launching a facilitation package related to real estate tax before the end of this year.</p><p>Trade balance deficit rose 0.5% y/y to USD3.7 billion in November 2024.</p><p>The EGX and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are working together on a project to boost market liquidity in the EGX. </p><p>The National Wages Council will meet later today to discuss the minimum wage for the private sector.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is considering issuing a bookkeeping scheme to account for the FX rate difference between the official and parallel markets for profit earned before the Central Bank of Egypt liberalized the exchange rate in March 2024, with the Ministry currently preparing tax budgets for the upcoming corporate tax filing season, which ends on 30 April.</p><p><b>COMI</b> has cut interest rates on its local currency, high-yield CDs by 3 percentage points.  </p><p>Emirati and Kuwaiti financial institutions have begun due diligence to acquire at least 60% of Banque du Caire (BdC). </p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has raised the borrowing limit for micro enterprises by 10% to EGP266k.  </p><p><b>ORAS&apos;s</b> Orascom Industrial Parks is setting up a 3.5 million sqm industrial zone in Ain Sokhna with projected investments of EGP7 billion over the next ten years. </p><p>Egypt plans to increase its aluminum production by 200k tons annually within three years, bringing total production to 510k tons, according to Minister of Public Enterprises. This expansion aims to meet domestic market needs and export the surplus. The Minister added that a new project is underway with the private sector to establish a new aluminum plant with modern furnaces, with a production capacity of 600k tons per year.</p><p>The Ministry of Public Enterprises is developing <b>EGCH</b> with investments of USD400 million within three years. The development will include the production of nitrates, which will add value to the products.</p><p>French pharma giant Servier’s Egypt arm has inaugurated a new packaging and filling line at its 6th of October facility. With this expansion, Servier’s total investments in Egypt reaches EGP1.6 billion.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The new social protection package will be announced “within days,” Prime Minister said. The package of minimum wage hikes and pension increases will come into effect starting the next fiscal year. </p><p>Net foreign reserves inched up to USD47.3 billion at the end of January 2025, marking a USD156 million increase from December.</p><p>Net foreign assets in Egypt’s banking sector reached USD5.23 billion in December, down 12.2% from USD5.96 billion in November. The decline was driven by a widening deficit in the net foreign assets of commercial banks, which widened to USD6.4 billion in December, compared to USD5.8 billion in November.</p><p>Energy giant BP has made a fresh discovery off the North Coast in its King Mariout offshore concession, with initial reports suggesting the site could yield both gas and oil. </p><p>Cabinet approved five concession agreements that will see no less than USD225.3 million invested to drill at least 40 wells in areas including the Eastern and Western Deserts.</p><p>US energy giant ExxonMobil is reportedly planning to dig two new exploratory wells in its Cairo and Masry offshore concessions in 1Q26, with an initial investment of USD240 million, an unnamed government official said.</p><p>Egypt is reportedly planning to increase crude oil production by 18% y-o-y by the end of the current fiscal year, an unnamed government official told Al Arabiya. </p><p>Demand for gold bars and coins in Egypt fell 21% y-o-y in 2024, hitting 24 tons, according to the World Gold Council’s gold demand trend report for last year.</p><p>The government is looking to see exports growing at an annual rate of 15-20% to achieve a trade surplus before 2030, Madbouly said, pointing to agriculture exports, which hit a record USD10.6 billion last year.</p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) the Finance Ministry inked a cooperation agreement that will see them set up a EUR10 million fund — dubbed the Egypt Account — to finance feasibility studies and advisory services for projects being set up under the public-private partnership model.</p><p>The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), the private sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank, signed Egypt’s work plan for 2025, under which it will provide USD100 million in funds to support private sector projects in the country.</p><p>The World Bank is preparing for the second phase of Egypt’s budget support program to be paid during this year, after the completion of the first phase in the middle of last year, worth USD500 million, according to the World Bank’s regional director, adding that the total value of the program is USD3 billion, as part of a package to support Egypt announced by the World Bank in March 2024 worth USD6 billion, half of which is allocated to support the general budget and the other half to support the private sector.</p><p><b>CIEB</b> 4Q24 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP1,944 million (+4% q/q, +44% y/y), bringing FY24 bottom line to EGP8,030 million (+55% y/y, and perfectly in line with Al Ahly Pharos estimate of EGP8,039 million). <em>CIEB is currently trading at P/E25 of 3.1x (based on bottom line post minority and appropriations) and P/B25 of 0.9x. </em></p><p><b>SWDY</b> opened a EGP2 billion cable factory at its subsidiary Elsewedy Industrial Development’s Industrial zone in the Tenth of Ramadan. The factory will have a production capacity of 4 million km of fiber-optic cables and 200k km of copper communication cables.</p><p><b>EGCH</b> decided to hold an auction to sell unutilized land plots in Aswan with total area of around 35k sqm. </p><p>According to AMIC, auto sales increased by 24.6% YoY and 19.7% MoM to reach 13k vehicles in December. </p><p><b>EGTS</b>’s court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is postponed to 4 March 2025.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The new social protection package will be announced “within days,” Prime Minister said. The package of minimum wage hikes and pension increases will come into effect starting the next fiscal year. </p><p>Net foreign reserves inched up to USD47.3 billion at the end of January 2025, marking a USD156 million increase from December.</p><p>Net foreign assets in Egypt’s banking sector reached USD5.23 billion in December, down 12.2% from USD5.96 billion in November. The decline was driven by a widening deficit in the net foreign assets of commercial banks, which widened to USD6.4 billion in December, compared to USD5.8 billion in November.</p><p>Energy giant BP has made a fresh discovery off the North Coast in its King Mariout offshore concession, with initial reports suggesting the site could yield both gas and oil. </p><p>Cabinet approved five concession agreements that will see no less than USD225.3 million invested to drill at least 40 wells in areas including the Eastern and Western Deserts.</p><p>US energy giant ExxonMobil is reportedly planning to dig two new exploratory wells in its Cairo and Masry offshore concessions in 1Q26, with an initial investment of USD240 million, an unnamed government official said.</p><p>Egypt is reportedly planning to increase crude oil production by 18% y-o-y by the end of the current fiscal year, an unnamed government official told Al Arabiya. </p><p>Demand for gold bars and coins in Egypt fell 21% y-o-y in 2024, hitting 24 tons, according to the World Gold Council’s gold demand trend report for last year.</p><p>The government is looking to see exports growing at an annual rate of 15-20% to achieve a trade surplus before 2030, Madbouly said, pointing to agriculture exports, which hit a record USD10.6 billion last year.</p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) the Finance Ministry inked a cooperation agreement that will see them set up a EUR10 million fund — dubbed the Egypt Account — to finance feasibility studies and advisory services for projects being set up under the public-private partnership model.</p><p>The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), the private sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank, signed Egypt’s work plan for 2025, under which it will provide USD100 million in funds to support private sector projects in the country.</p><p>The World Bank is preparing for the second phase of Egypt’s budget support program to be paid during this year, after the completion of the first phase in the middle of last year, worth USD500 million, according to the World Bank’s regional director, adding that the total value of the program is USD3 billion, as part of a package to support Egypt announced by the World Bank in March 2024 worth USD6 billion, half of which is allocated to support the general budget and the other half to support the private sector.</p><p><b>CIEB</b> 4Q24 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP1,944 million (+4% q/q, +44% y/y), bringing FY24 bottom line to EGP8,030 million (+55% y/y, and perfectly in line with Al Ahly Pharos estimate of EGP8,039 million). <em>CIEB is currently trading at P/E25 of 3.1x (based on bottom line post minority and appropriations) and P/B25 of 0.9x. </em></p><p><b>SWDY</b> opened a EGP2 billion cable factory at its subsidiary Elsewedy Industrial Development’s Industrial zone in the Tenth of Ramadan. The factory will have a production capacity of 4 million km of fiber-optic cables and 200k km of copper communication cables.</p><p><b>EGCH</b> decided to hold an auction to sell unutilized land plots in Aswan with total area of around 35k sqm. </p><p>According to AMIC, auto sales increased by 24.6% YoY and 19.7% MoM to reach 13k vehicles in December. </p><p><b>EGTS</b>’s court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is postponed to 4 March 2025.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s PMI recorded 50.7 in January, up from 48.1 in December, signaling a renewed improvement in the health of the Egyptian non-oil economy at the beginning of the year, on growth in output and sales as well as falling cost pressures to eight-month low.</p><p>The government will lease a Turkish floating storage regasification unit starting June and for the duration of the summer, an unnamed government official said. It will cost some USD45 million to lease the unit from June and until November. The unit will liquify some 500 million cubic feet of gas a day for electricity generation in efforts to meet heightened domestic demand during the summer months.</p><p>Turkey’s Kipas Textiles plans to invest EGP1 billion to set up its second fabric factory in Egypt, expected to go live before the end of the year, a company representative said.</p><p>A consortium of Egyptian, Turkish, and Chinese investors led by homegrown leather manufacturer Fabrica is looking into setting up a EGP200 million industrial complex for leather products. The three partners will hold equal stakes of 33.3% each in the complex, which will focus on export. Construction, facilities preparation, and production lines installation are scheduled to begin next year </p><p>The House will “within days” introduce a draft law scrapping the capital gains tax on EGX transactions and reinstating a stamp tax, as part of measures aimed at boosting investment, deputy chairman of the Budget Committee Yasser Omar said.</p><p>Cairo House Egypt inked an agreement with Tourism Investment and Marriott International to turn the Mogamma building into a 500-key Autograph Collection Hotel.</p><p>The International Finance Corporation’s full airport privatization plan should be out in the next six months.</p><p>The Madbouly government is looking to introduce the unified financing initiative for startups, coordinating efforts between public and private entities to support over 5k startups.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance collected more than USD1 billion from Egyptians working abroad as part of the initiative to facilitate the import of expatriates’ cars, up to January-end, an official said.</p><p>The CBE has adjusted its mortgage finance initiative for low and middle income groups, its changing income brackets, interest rates, and minimum downpayments. The low-income category, with a monthly net income not exceeding EGP10-12k for individuals and EGP13-15k for households, will be able to get their hands on subsidized mortgage financing at a declining 7.5-8% interest rate. The middle-income category, with a monthly income not exceeding EGP 20k for individuals and EGP 25k for households, can secure financing at a declining 12% interest rate. The minimum down payment for accessing the financing has been set at 20% for both groups.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance is considering exempting the banking sector from the tax on international loan returns. The government previously introduced an amendment to Article 56 of the Income Tax Law, canceling the tax exemption that was granted to interest paid to non-residents on long-term international loans exceeding three years, and it is expected to have a significant impact on the ability of Egyptian banks to secure USD financing from foreign markets.</p><p>The local consortium setting up the 300k sqm dry bulk terminal in Dekheila Port is expected to deliver it in 4Q25 with investments to reach USD450 million. The consortium includes Mediterraneo Egypt, Latt Trading and Shipping, a <b>SWDY</b> company, and the Transport Ministry’s Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport.</p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has sold the last 8.8% it held of <b>ISPH</b>.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> subsidiary, Contact Creditech, announced the launch of its Maestro program,available through the Contact Now application, enabling customers to customize repayment plans. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kuwait’s Ali Alghanim &amp; Sons Group is looking into setting up an insulin factory in Egypt in partnership with foreign companies as part of its expansion in Egypt. The group is also exploring the development of a tourist resort overlooking the Red Sea. The government holding intensive discussions to resolve the issue of the long-awaited capital gains tax on EGX transactions, and even look for alternatives, a government source said.  Egypt has reportedly signed agreements with Shell an...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Kuwait’s Ali Alghanim &amp; Sons Group is looking into setting up an insulin factory in Egypt in partnership with foreign companies as part of its expansion in Egypt. The group is also exploring the development of a tourist resort overlooking the Red Sea.</p><p>The government holding intensive discussions to resolve the issue of the long-awaited capital gains tax on EGX transactions, and even look for alternatives, a government source said. </p><p>Egypt has reportedly signed agreements with Shell and Total Energies to purchase a total of 60 LNG shipments in 2025 for around USD3 bn, an unnamed government said.</p><p>Planning and International Cooperation Minister Rania Al Mashat touted the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) as a potential hub for Ukrainian grain storage and re-export to Africa during a high-level meeting in Cairo with Ukrainian Agrarian Policy and Food Minister, according to a ministry statement. She also invited international partners to visit the area to explore its potential as a logistics and manufacturing hub.</p><p>The Liberian crude oil tanker Chrysalis passed through the Suez Canal yesterday for the first time since being targeted in a Houthi attack last July, according to a statement from the Suez Canal Authority. </p><p>The CBE sold USD1.06 billion in T-bills with a 364-day maturity period, at an average yield of 4.25%.</p><p>The CEO of the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation announced that a program was signed with the Egyptian government to provide financing facilities to support petroleum products and food security worth USD1.5 billion, adding that the financing will be allocated primarily to the EGPC and GASC.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> released 4Q24 unaudited standalone results posting a 169% YoY (+258% QoQ) to EGP950.5 million, bringing FY24 net profit to EGP1.5 billion, a 161% YoY.</p><p><b>Raya Auto</b> plans to establish a USD 50 mn EV assembly plant in Egypt next year, CEO of the Raya Holding automotive unit Mohamed El Naggar told Asharq Business. </p><p>Head of the Egyptian Drug Authority stated their strategic plan for building inventories for six months to the most important medicine&apos;s active ingredients, as a part of solving the scarcity crisis in the Egyptian drug market. </p><p>Head of suez canal authority Ossama Rabie declared the accomplishment of the canal duplication project and its readiness for operations. Rabie added that the authority issued the navigational charts for the canal.</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kuwait’s Bukhamseen Group is looking into establishing a USD125 million hotel in Egypt as part of its plan to expand its presence in the Egyptian market. The Kuwaiti Jazeera Airways is interested in expanding its presence in the local market, boosting investments in airport development and mulling a mass transit project. Aref Investment Group is looking to expand its investments in Egypt in the fields of education, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics. Al Mulla Group is in talks with the ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Kuwait’s Bukhamseen Group is looking into establishing a USD125 million hotel in Egypt as part of its plan to expand its presence in the Egyptian market.</p><p>The Kuwaiti Jazeera Airways is interested in expanding its presence in the local market, boosting investments in airport development and mulling a mass transit project.</p><p>Aref Investment Group is looking to expand its investments in Egypt in the fields of education, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics.</p><p>Al Mulla Group is in talks with the Japanese Mitsubishi to localize the manufacture of its vehicles in Egypt. The group is also mulling expanding its investments in the education and financial services sectors.</p><p>Prime Minister met with the Emirati minister of industry and investment to review progress on joint projects, including the industrial projects being set up in Ras El Hekma. The discussion also covered the latest on joint energy, data centers, and renewable energy projects, and airport management.</p><p>Two Chinese phone companies intend to expand in the local market by manufacturing their products in Egypt during the second half of this year, according to local press.</p><p>Electronics and mobile accessories manufacturer Ugreen, in collaboration with Blooms Group, has officially launched in Egypt with a USD5 million investment. The company will offer a range of power banks and audio devices, with more devices to be introduced later this year.</p><p>Food industry exports hit their highest level in 2024 at USD6.1 billion, up 21% YoY.</p><p>Canada has responded to Trump with a first round of 25% tariffs on imports worth some USD107 billion, including USD20 billion worth of goods that will be impacted starting Tuesday. The EU also responded to Trump’s statements that it would be “absolutely” facing tariffs “pretty soon,” saying that the bloc “would respond firmly to any trading partner that unfairly or arbitrarily imposes tariffs on EU goods.”</p><p><b>BTFH</b> reported a net income of EGP1.7 billion in 2024, marking a 4.6x y-o-y increase. Consolidated revenues rising 4x year-on-year to EGP7.2 billion. Also, EGA approved an increase in the company’s paid in capital from EGP10.9 bn to EGP21.8 bn through rights issue.</p><p><b>MCQE</b> denied in an official statement what was reported about negotiations being held up with a Kuwaiti entity to buy a stake in the company for USD1 per share.</p><p><b>SVCE</b> has not received any Emirati offers for its stake in Building Materials Industry Company (BMIC). The announcement follows a report from local media claiming that an unnamed Emirati company had submitted an offer to acquire a controlling stake in BMIC in exchange for settling its EGP4 billion outstanding debt.</p><p>The Oil Ministry increased natural gas supplies allocated for the industrial sector by 10% in 1H25. Export-orientated industries are prioritized for receiving gas supplies.</p><p>Local pharma sales climbed 42% YoY in 2024 to EGP292 billion. The increase came on the back of price rises that began picking up in the second half of the year. Prices are likely to remain stable for the time being in 2025 as long as the EGP/USD exchange rate is stable.</p><p><b>RMDA</b> achieved strong sales in December 2024, pushing total 2024 sales up by 46% YoY.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p><b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/>Brent, USD/bbl | 76.8 | <em>-2.2%</em><br/> Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 263.3 | <em>-2.7%</em><br/> Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 433.5 | 0.6%<br/> Polyethylene, USD/ton | 940.0 | 0.0%<br/> Polypropylene, USD/ton | 957.5 | </p><p>Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 123.3 | 0.0%<br/>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 377.5 | 3.0%<br/>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,592.2 | -1.6%<br/>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 3,012.0 | <em>2.0%</em><br/> Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 115.5 | <em>-0.7%</em><br/> SMP, USD/MT | 2,729.0 | 0.0%</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kuwait’s Bukhamseen Group is looking into establishing a USD125 million hotel in Egypt as part of its plan to expand its presence in the Egyptian market.</p><p>The Kuwaiti Jazeera Airways is interested in expanding its presence in the local market, boosting investments in airport development and mulling a mass transit project.</p><p>Aref Investment Group is looking to expand its investments in Egypt in the fields of education, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics.</p><p>Al Mulla Group is in talks with the Japanese Mitsubishi to localize the manufacture of its vehicles in Egypt. The group is also mulling expanding its investments in the education and financial services sectors.</p><p>Prime Minister met with the Emirati minister of industry and investment to review progress on joint projects, including the industrial projects being set up in Ras El Hekma. The discussion also covered the latest on joint energy, data centers, and renewable energy projects, and airport management.</p><p>Two Chinese phone companies intend to expand in the local market by manufacturing their products in Egypt during the second half of this year, according to local press.</p><p>Electronics and mobile accessories manufacturer Ugreen, in collaboration with Blooms Group, has officially launched in Egypt with a USD5 million investment. The company will offer a range of power banks and audio devices, with more devices to be introduced later this year.</p><p>Food industry exports hit their highest level in 2024 at USD6.1 billion, up 21% YoY.</p><p>Canada has responded to Trump with a first round of 25% tariffs on imports worth some USD107 billion, including USD20 billion worth of goods that will be impacted starting Tuesday. The EU also responded to Trump’s statements that it would be “absolutely” facing tariffs “pretty soon,” saying that the bloc “would respond firmly to any trading partner that unfairly or arbitrarily imposes tariffs on EU goods.”</p><p><b>BTFH</b> reported a net income of EGP1.7 billion in 2024, marking a 4.6x y-o-y increase. Consolidated revenues rising 4x year-on-year to EGP7.2 billion. Also, EGA approved an increase in the company’s paid in capital from EGP10.9 bn to EGP21.8 bn through rights issue.</p><p><b>MCQE</b> denied in an official statement what was reported about negotiations being held up with a Kuwaiti entity to buy a stake in the company for USD1 per share.</p><p><b>SVCE</b> has not received any Emirati offers for its stake in Building Materials Industry Company (BMIC). The announcement follows a report from local media claiming that an unnamed Emirati company had submitted an offer to acquire a controlling stake in BMIC in exchange for settling its EGP4 billion outstanding debt.</p><p>The Oil Ministry increased natural gas supplies allocated for the industrial sector by 10% in 1H25. Export-orientated industries are prioritized for receiving gas supplies.</p><p>Local pharma sales climbed 42% YoY in 2024 to EGP292 billion. The increase came on the back of price rises that began picking up in the second half of the year. Prices are likely to remain stable for the time being in 2025 as long as the EGP/USD exchange rate is stable.</p><p><b>RMDA</b> achieved strong sales in December 2024, pushing total 2024 sales up by 46% YoY.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p><b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/>Brent, USD/bbl | 76.8 | <em>-2.2%</em><br/> Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 263.3 | <em>-2.7%</em><br/> Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 433.5 | 0.6%<br/> Polyethylene, USD/ton | 940.0 | 0.0%<br/> Polypropylene, USD/ton | 957.5 | </p><p>Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 123.3 | 0.0%<br/>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 377.5 | 3.0%<br/>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,592.2 | -1.6%<br/>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 3,012.0 | <em>2.0%</em><br/> Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 115.5 | <em>-0.7%</em><br/> SMP, USD/MT | 2,729.0 | 0.0%</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Kuwait’s Bukhamseen Group is planning to acquire one of Egypt’s largest tourism and hospitality investment companies in a USD4.9 billion transaction, Al Mal reports without disclosing the identity of the sought after company.</p><p>The government is in talks to temporarily use Cyprus’ floating storage and regasification unit Etyfa Prometheus, according to industry publication Mees. </p><p>Suez Canal Authority head Osama Rabie went on a campaign to persuade shipping lines to return to the Canal, telling representatives of 23 leading companies in the field that “the current conditions in the Red Sea region are witnessing many positive indicators towards the start of stability returning to the region,” according to an authority statement.</p><p>The European Central Bank lowered interest rates by 25 bps to 2.75% at the end of last week as it pivots from fighting inflation to tackling sluggish growth, it said in a statement.</p><p>RMBV (RMBV Private Equity), based in the Netherlands, plans to invest USD100 million in the Egyptian market in 2025. </p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone achieved a 32% YoY growth in its revenues during 1H FY2024/25, recording about EGP5.6 billion, compared to EGP4.3 billion during the same period of the previous fiscal year, and an increase of 8% over the budget expectations.</p><p>The CBE plans to issue USD1 billion worth of one-year dollar T-bills during the current week, in line with the maturity of USD1.06 billion worth of T-bills, at yield of 5.1%.</p><p>The Senate will discuss today proposed legislative amendments to the Capital Market Law, aiming to enhance the investment climate and attract foreign investments. </p><p><b>CIRA</b> reported solid 1Q24/25 financial results, where net income came in at EGP178 million in 1Q24/25 with NPM of 18%, compared to net income of EGP107 million in 1Q23/24 with NPM of 12% and net loss of EGP374 million in 4Q23/24. <em>CIRA is currently trading at FY24/25f P/E of 50.2x and EV/EBITDA of 8.5x.</em></p><p><b>HELI</b> received the 766 feddan land plot in Capital Gardens in East Cairo. The value of the land plot amounts to EGP12.1 billion, with HELI having paid the down payment and secured an installment schedule for the remaining amount over eight years.</p><p><b>EGTS’s</b> court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is postponed to 4 February 2025.</p><p>El Attal Holding intends to go public in 2025, with the developer planning to list around 28% of its shares on the EGX in 3Q25.</p><p>An unnamed Emirati company has submitted an offer to acquire a controlling stake in indebted Building Materials Industry Company (BMIC) in exchange for settling its EGP4 billion in outstanding debts, according to local media. </p><p>State-owned Assiut Oil Refining Company (ASORC) has broken ground on its EGP550 million, 10 MW solar power project, according to an Oil Ministry statement. </p><p>The FRA approved the capital increase decision of ATLC, increasing authorized capital from EGP1 billion to EGP4 billion and increasing issued and paid-up capital from EGP558.67 million to EGP1 billion; the increase is distributed over 176.53 million shares with a nominal value of EGP 2.5 per share. </p><p><b>ETRS</b> and Saudi Arabia launched a new shipping company — Egytrans Arabia —that will serve as a central hub for delivering logistics services and strengthening industry partnerships. </p><p>The UAE’s Burjeel Holdings will establish a bone marrow transplant unit in Egypt under an MoU signed with the Health Ministry. The project will be led by Burjeel Medical City and supported by Burjeel Cancer Institute.</p><p>Hilton opened the 255-room Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi overlooking the Nile.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kuwait’s Bukhamseen Group is planning to acquire one of Egypt’s largest tourism and hospitality investment companies in a USD4.9 billion transaction, Al Mal reports without disclosing the identity of the sought after company.</p><p>The government is in talks to temporarily use Cyprus’ floating storage and regasification unit Etyfa Prometheus, according to industry publication Mees. </p><p>Suez Canal Authority head Osama Rabie went on a campaign to persuade shipping lines to return to the Canal, telling representatives of 23 leading companies in the field that “the current conditions in the Red Sea region are witnessing many positive indicators towards the start of stability returning to the region,” according to an authority statement.</p><p>The European Central Bank lowered interest rates by 25 bps to 2.75% at the end of last week as it pivots from fighting inflation to tackling sluggish growth, it said in a statement.</p><p>RMBV (RMBV Private Equity), based in the Netherlands, plans to invest USD100 million in the Egyptian market in 2025. </p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone achieved a 32% YoY growth in its revenues during 1H FY2024/25, recording about EGP5.6 billion, compared to EGP4.3 billion during the same period of the previous fiscal year, and an increase of 8% over the budget expectations.</p><p>The CBE plans to issue USD1 billion worth of one-year dollar T-bills during the current week, in line with the maturity of USD1.06 billion worth of T-bills, at yield of 5.1%.</p><p>The Senate will discuss today proposed legislative amendments to the Capital Market Law, aiming to enhance the investment climate and attract foreign investments. </p><p><b>CIRA</b> reported solid 1Q24/25 financial results, where net income came in at EGP178 million in 1Q24/25 with NPM of 18%, compared to net income of EGP107 million in 1Q23/24 with NPM of 12% and net loss of EGP374 million in 4Q23/24. <em>CIRA is currently trading at FY24/25f P/E of 50.2x and EV/EBITDA of 8.5x.</em></p><p><b>HELI</b> received the 766 feddan land plot in Capital Gardens in East Cairo. The value of the land plot amounts to EGP12.1 billion, with HELI having paid the down payment and secured an installment schedule for the remaining amount over eight years.</p><p><b>EGTS’s</b> court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is postponed to 4 February 2025.</p><p>El Attal Holding intends to go public in 2025, with the developer planning to list around 28% of its shares on the EGX in 3Q25.</p><p>An unnamed Emirati company has submitted an offer to acquire a controlling stake in indebted Building Materials Industry Company (BMIC) in exchange for settling its EGP4 billion in outstanding debts, according to local media. </p><p>State-owned Assiut Oil Refining Company (ASORC) has broken ground on its EGP550 million, 10 MW solar power project, according to an Oil Ministry statement. </p><p>The FRA approved the capital increase decision of ATLC, increasing authorized capital from EGP1 billion to EGP4 billion and increasing issued and paid-up capital from EGP558.67 million to EGP1 billion; the increase is distributed over 176.53 million shares with a nominal value of EGP 2.5 per share. </p><p><b>ETRS</b> and Saudi Arabia launched a new shipping company — Egytrans Arabia —that will serve as a central hub for delivering logistics services and strengthening industry partnerships. </p><p>The UAE’s Burjeel Holdings will establish a bone marrow transplant unit in Egypt under an MoU signed with the Health Ministry. The project will be led by Burjeel Medical City and supported by Burjeel Cancer Institute.</p><p>Hilton opened the 255-room Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi overlooking the Nile.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who’s in and who’s out of the EGX30?  In:Orascom Development, Rameda, EgyptAlum, Ibn Sina Pharma, Qalaa Holdings, and Eipico Out:Ezz Steel, B Investments, Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, Cleopatra Hospitals, Elsewedy Electric, andHeliopolis Housing  The Prime Minister said that the government is working the social protection package including increase in salaries and pensions, which is expected to be approved in 2025. Recently approved SME ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Who’s in and who’s out of the EGX30? </b></p><ul><li><b>In:</b></li></ul><ol><li>Orascom Development, </li><li>Rameda, EgyptAlum, </li><li>Ibn Sina Pharma, </li><li>Qalaa Holdings, and </li><li>Eipico </li></ol><ul><li><b>Out</b>:</li></ul><ol><li>Ezz Steel, </li><li>B Investments, </li><li>Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, </li><li>Cleopatra Hospitals, </li><li>Elsewedy Electric, and</li><li>Heliopolis Housing </li></ol><p><br/>The Prime Minister said that the government is working the social protection package including increase in salaries and pensions, which is expected to be approved in 2025.</p><p>Recently approved SME tax system could save taxpayers, and set the government back, some EGP 800 bn in foregone tax revenues.</p><p> Remittances from Egyptians working abroad continued their consecutive surges backed by the economic reform measures, taken in March 2024, with a 65.4% increase in November 2024 to reach approximately USD 2.6 billion.</p><p>The EGX is considering launching a T-bills index to meet rising investor interest, according to an EGX statement.</p><p>The Cabinet discussed a draft of the Prime Minister’s decision regarding establishing an authority for the financial and business zones, to regulate those areas to be established in Egypt.</p><p>The US Federal Reserve unanimously kept interest rates steady in the 4.25%-4.50% range, it said in a statement yesterday, as they assess the impact of Trump’s economic policies on inflation and growth.</p><p>Turkish company Klepsam is planning to build the country’s largest sanitary ware factory, Egyptian-Turkish Business Council member Matta Bishay said. The project will see investments of USD 7-10 mn in its first phase to manufacture water meters, which are currently heavily imported.</p><p>Ethydco is planning to borrow USD40 million from Al Mashreq Bank to repay natural gas dues to GASCO. </p><p>Eni has resumed drilling operations at the Zohr gas field after the Saipem drillship arrived in Egyptian waters on Tuesday.</p><p>UAE’s Dragon Oil struck oil at the East Crystal-1 exploratory well in the Gulf of Suez, the Oil Ministry said in a statement. Initial tests show output exceeding 2k barrels per day.</p><p>The Egyptian arm of India’s Everest Kanto Cylinder working on establishing the country, and also continent’s, first factory producing compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders, according to a statement. </p><p>EGPC plans to connect three new crude oil development wells in the Red Sea governorate to the national grid within four months, which will add 1,250-1,350 bbl/day. </p><p>A Governmental committee studies the reduction of sea shipping freights by 50% through 1Q25, due to the geopolitical scene in the region that pulled down the containers&apos; volumes in south red sea area. </p><p><b>HRHO</b>-backed K-12 operator Spark Education Platform (SEP) inked definitive agreements to acquire a majority stake in Riyadh’s Qimam El Hayat International School.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Who’s in and who’s out of the EGX30? </b></p><ul><li><b>In:</b></li></ul><ol><li>Orascom Development, </li><li>Rameda, EgyptAlum, </li><li>Ibn Sina Pharma, </li><li>Qalaa Holdings, and </li><li>Eipico </li></ol><ul><li><b>Out</b>:</li></ul><ol><li>Ezz Steel, </li><li>B Investments, </li><li>Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, </li><li>Cleopatra Hospitals, </li><li>Elsewedy Electric, and</li><li>Heliopolis Housing </li></ol><p><br/>The Prime Minister said that the government is working the social protection package including increase in salaries and pensions, which is expected to be approved in 2025.</p><p>Recently approved SME tax system could save taxpayers, and set the government back, some EGP 800 bn in foregone tax revenues.</p><p> Remittances from Egyptians working abroad continued their consecutive surges backed by the economic reform measures, taken in March 2024, with a 65.4% increase in November 2024 to reach approximately USD 2.6 billion.</p><p>The EGX is considering launching a T-bills index to meet rising investor interest, according to an EGX statement.</p><p>The Cabinet discussed a draft of the Prime Minister’s decision regarding establishing an authority for the financial and business zones, to regulate those areas to be established in Egypt.</p><p>The US Federal Reserve unanimously kept interest rates steady in the 4.25%-4.50% range, it said in a statement yesterday, as they assess the impact of Trump’s economic policies on inflation and growth.</p><p>Turkish company Klepsam is planning to build the country’s largest sanitary ware factory, Egyptian-Turkish Business Council member Matta Bishay said. The project will see investments of USD 7-10 mn in its first phase to manufacture water meters, which are currently heavily imported.</p><p>Ethydco is planning to borrow USD40 million from Al Mashreq Bank to repay natural gas dues to GASCO. </p><p>Eni has resumed drilling operations at the Zohr gas field after the Saipem drillship arrived in Egyptian waters on Tuesday.</p><p>UAE’s Dragon Oil struck oil at the East Crystal-1 exploratory well in the Gulf of Suez, the Oil Ministry said in a statement. Initial tests show output exceeding 2k barrels per day.</p><p>The Egyptian arm of India’s Everest Kanto Cylinder working on establishing the country, and also continent’s, first factory producing compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders, according to a statement. </p><p>EGPC plans to connect three new crude oil development wells in the Red Sea governorate to the national grid within four months, which will add 1,250-1,350 bbl/day. </p><p>A Governmental committee studies the reduction of sea shipping freights by 50% through 1Q25, due to the geopolitical scene in the region that pulled down the containers&apos; volumes in south red sea area. </p><p><b>HRHO</b>-backed K-12 operator Spark Education Platform (SEP) inked definitive agreements to acquire a majority stake in Riyadh’s Qimam El Hayat International School.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* Egypt has officially returned to international debt markets with its first USD bond issuance in nearly two years, issuing USD 2 bn in 5- and 8-year bonds.  Global outsourcing giant Concentrix will invest USD 1 bn over the next four years to expand its operations in Egypt under an MoU inked with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA). The company create 16k jobs and increase its total workforce to 35k employees by 2028. Egypt plans to ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>Egypt has officially returned to international debt markets with its first USD bond issuance in nearly two years, issuing USD 2 bn in 5- and 8-year bonds. </p><p>Global outsourcing giant Concentrix will invest USD 1 bn over the next four years to expand its operations in Egypt under an MoU inked with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA). The company create 16k jobs and increase its total workforce to 35k employees by 2028.</p><p>Egypt plans to reintroduce its USD 2.3 bn pumped storage hydropower project at Ataka Mountain to investors after the offer was withdrawn from China&apos;s SinoHydro due to funding issues.</p><p>Turkish companies are expected to invest at least USD 300 mn in Egypt in 2025. Turkish clothing firm Eroglu Holding plans to invest additional USD 120 mn in the Qantara West Industrial Zone.</p><p>The Prime Minister said during the first meeting with newly formed private sector advisory committees that the Egyptian economy has strong opportunities to achieve growth of 5.5% until 2026, despite expectations from international financial institutions to achieve growth at a level of 4.5%.</p><p>The House of Representatives approved a USD500 million financing agreement provided by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to implement the strengthening resilience and prosperity program.</p><p>British and US ships cautiously returned to the Red Sea after Yemen&apos;s Houthi group pledged to stop attacks on the two countries&apos; vessels, suggesting that Suez Canal traffic could resume. Six ships linked to the US and UK had successfully transited the area without being attacked since January 19. </p><p><b>ESRS</b> general assembly approved the voluntary delisting of the Company&apos;s shares from the Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX) and the purchase of shares from objecting shareholders or from shareholders unwilling to remain with the Company after delisting, as well as the purchase of the shares underlying the Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) at a price of EGP138.15 per share, as stated in the report of the IFA (BDO), which was disclosed on 13 January 2025. </p><p>A transaction on 16.006 million <b>HRHO</b>&apos;s shares, worth EGP121.5 million, was executed as part of the transfer of ownership of shares for the reward and incentive system. </p><p><b>CICH</b> intends to launch its new multi-issue &quot;Sector&quot; Fund early next February. The company announced yesterday the closing of subscription for its multi-issue &quot;Sector&quot; Fund. </p><p>Suez Canal Economic Zone announced that the beginning of the trial operations at the Suez Canal Container Terminal’s facilities in East Port Said is next April. The expansion will increase the capacity from 5 million to 7 million TEUs annually.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>Egypt has officially returned to international debt markets with its first USD bond issuance in nearly two years, issuing USD 2 bn in 5- and 8-year bonds. </p><p>Global outsourcing giant Concentrix will invest USD 1 bn over the next four years to expand its operations in Egypt under an MoU inked with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA). The company create 16k jobs and increase its total workforce to 35k employees by 2028.</p><p>Egypt plans to reintroduce its USD 2.3 bn pumped storage hydropower project at Ataka Mountain to investors after the offer was withdrawn from China&apos;s SinoHydro due to funding issues.</p><p>Turkish companies are expected to invest at least USD 300 mn in Egypt in 2025. Turkish clothing firm Eroglu Holding plans to invest additional USD 120 mn in the Qantara West Industrial Zone.</p><p>The Prime Minister said during the first meeting with newly formed private sector advisory committees that the Egyptian economy has strong opportunities to achieve growth of 5.5% until 2026, despite expectations from international financial institutions to achieve growth at a level of 4.5%.</p><p>The House of Representatives approved a USD500 million financing agreement provided by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to implement the strengthening resilience and prosperity program.</p><p>British and US ships cautiously returned to the Red Sea after Yemen&apos;s Houthi group pledged to stop attacks on the two countries&apos; vessels, suggesting that Suez Canal traffic could resume. Six ships linked to the US and UK had successfully transited the area without being attacked since January 19. </p><p><b>ESRS</b> general assembly approved the voluntary delisting of the Company&apos;s shares from the Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX) and the purchase of shares from objecting shareholders or from shareholders unwilling to remain with the Company after delisting, as well as the purchase of the shares underlying the Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) at a price of EGP138.15 per share, as stated in the report of the IFA (BDO), which was disclosed on 13 January 2025. </p><p>A transaction on 16.006 million <b>HRHO</b>&apos;s shares, worth EGP121.5 million, was executed as part of the transfer of ownership of shares for the reward and incentive system. </p><p><b>CICH</b> intends to launch its new multi-issue &quot;Sector&quot; Fund early next February. The company announced yesterday the closing of subscription for its multi-issue &quot;Sector&quot; Fund. </p><p>Suez Canal Economic Zone announced that the beginning of the trial operations at the Suez Canal Container Terminal’s facilities in East Port Said is next April. The expansion will increase the capacity from 5 million to 7 million TEUs annually.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The newly formed private sector advisory committees will hold their first meeting with Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly today, set from now on to be at least a monthly occurrence with the PM as chair, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>The House approved a EUR318 mn loan for a high-speed rail line connecting Sokhna and Marsa Matrouh from the Islamic Development Bank. An amended protocol with Russia to extend the repayment start date for the Dabaa nuclear power plant to 2031 and spread repayments out over 22 years also got the green light.</p><p>Bank of Khartoum is seeking regulatory approval to enter the Egyptian market, with a paid-up capital of USD150 mn, which it aims to increase to USD250 mn as part of a broader expansion plan.</p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly has directed officials to fast-track plans to list military-owned companies on the EGX, calling for a clear roadmap and timeline.</p><p>The government is studying amending the requirements for establishing new investment zones, including increasing the percentage of the local component and raising the investment cost, to allocate these zones to major industrial projects of high priority for the Egyptian market. </p><p>The opening of Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is pencilled in for 3 July, GEM CEO Ahmed Ghoneim said.</p><p><b>TAQA</b> has signed a cooperation protocol with the Golden Triangle Economic Zone Authority (GTEZ) for the provision of essential utilities to investors in the 9.1 industrial zone in Safaga City, located within Egypt&apos;s golden triangle. </p><p>Petro Gulf Misr plans injecting USD77 million during FY25/26 to increase crude oil production from 22.5k bbl to 23k bbl.</p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP8.11, OW) signed an MoU with Korra for Energy and Investment Projects to expedite construction in Taj City, with investment exceeding EGP480.0 million.</p><p>According to local media, Bonyan aims to have around 90% of the shares offered allocated to a private placement.</p><p><b>MTIE</b> announced signing a new distribution agreement with Automobili Lamborghini, the prestigious Italian supercar brand.</p><p>According to local media, <b>JUFO </b>has engaged in discussions with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to explore ways of cooperation in enhancing technological innovation and expanding export opportunities to the Japanese market. This collaboration was highlighted during a visit by the Japanese delegation to JUFO’s juice and concentrates factories as part of the Egypt-Japan Business Forum held in Cairo.</p><p><b>FAIT </b>exited from investments in energy companies for electronic industries, City Trees and Al-Giza for Paints and Chemical Industries, which amounted to 28.6%, 40% and 48.5% respectively. On the other hand, the bank contributed last year a stake of 25.4% in GIG Egypt Hayat Takaful. The bank&apos;s investments in subsidiaries and sister companies recorded EGP1.27 bn by the end of 2024, compared to EGP1.27 bn in 2023.</p><p>The National Bank of Egypt reported a 88.9% y/y increase in net income during 3Q 2024 to EGP47.7 bn<b>. </b>The lender’s net income rose 136.7% y/y to reach EGP118.4 bn during the first nine months of 2024<b>. </b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The House approved a new simplified tax system for SMEs that proposed that businesses with an annual turnover of up to EGP15 million will pay a simple flat tax that covers income tax, value-added tax, duty tax, and others. </p><p>The Economic Committee approved a framework agreement with the African Development Bank to phase out LIBOR as a reference interest rate.</p><p>French shipping line CMA CGM will continue to avoid the Suez Canal and use the Cape of Good Hope passage despite the ceasefire in Gaza. The shipping giant sees the Gaza ceasefire as “a positive but fragile sign for the global shipping and logistics industry.”</p><p>The Finance Ministry is providing EGP20 billion to EgyptAir Holding Company to help expand the state-owned airline&apos;s fleet and reduce its debts.</p><p>Foreign investments in treasury bills worth about USD24 billion are maturing next March, according to media reports. These investments entered the market at the same time last year following the unification of the EGP rate, which raised foreign investments in Egyptian debt instruments to about USD33 billion by the end of March 2024.</p><p>The Egyptian Stock Exchange is expected to receive new investments from private insurance funds - under the amendments made by the FRA. According to estimates by an official at the Authority, these investments will not be less than EGP6 - 7.5 billion and may reach between EGP18 - 22.5 billion at their maximum if they invest the ceiling of the 15% limit allowed in the rules.</p><p><b>AMOC</b> release 2Q24/25 financial indicators. Net profit dropped 27% YoY (-61% QoQ) to EGP180 million. During 1H24/25, net profit declined 3% YoY to EGP642 million. <em>AMOC is currently trading at a FY24/25e PE of 4.6x and EV/EBITDA of 2.3x.</em></p><p>The consortium of an engineering and construction company of <b>SWDY</b> was awarded a 500-650 MW combined cycle power plant project of a subsidiary of the Hungarian Electricity Co. (MVM). </p><p>BP and the Metallurgical Industries Holding inked a five-year agreement to restart production in the Egyptian Anode Blocks Company after a two-year production hiatus. </p><p>Sustainable Capital Africa has sold its entire 9.67% stake in <b>CIRA</b> for a total of EGP873.3 million. The transaction was executed at an average price of EGP15.5/share.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The House approved a new simplified tax system for SMEs that proposed that businesses with an annual turnover of up to EGP15 million will pay a simple flat tax that covers income tax, value-added tax, duty tax, and others. </p><p>The Economic Committee approved a framework agreement with the African Development Bank to phase out LIBOR as a reference interest rate.</p><p>French shipping line CMA CGM will continue to avoid the Suez Canal and use the Cape of Good Hope passage despite the ceasefire in Gaza. The shipping giant sees the Gaza ceasefire as “a positive but fragile sign for the global shipping and logistics industry.”</p><p>The Finance Ministry is providing EGP20 billion to EgyptAir Holding Company to help expand the state-owned airline&apos;s fleet and reduce its debts.</p><p>Foreign investments in treasury bills worth about USD24 billion are maturing next March, according to media reports. These investments entered the market at the same time last year following the unification of the EGP rate, which raised foreign investments in Egyptian debt instruments to about USD33 billion by the end of March 2024.</p><p>The Egyptian Stock Exchange is expected to receive new investments from private insurance funds - under the amendments made by the FRA. According to estimates by an official at the Authority, these investments will not be less than EGP6 - 7.5 billion and may reach between EGP18 - 22.5 billion at their maximum if they invest the ceiling of the 15% limit allowed in the rules.</p><p><b>AMOC</b> release 2Q24/25 financial indicators. Net profit dropped 27% YoY (-61% QoQ) to EGP180 million. During 1H24/25, net profit declined 3% YoY to EGP642 million. <em>AMOC is currently trading at a FY24/25e PE of 4.6x and EV/EBITDA of 2.3x.</em></p><p>The consortium of an engineering and construction company of <b>SWDY</b> was awarded a 500-650 MW combined cycle power plant project of a subsidiary of the Hungarian Electricity Co. (MVM). </p><p>BP and the Metallurgical Industries Holding inked a five-year agreement to restart production in the Egyptian Anode Blocks Company after a two-year production hiatus. </p><p>Sustainable Capital Africa has sold its entire 9.67% stake in <b>CIRA</b> for a total of EGP873.3 million. The transaction was executed at an average price of EGP15.5/share.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister Madbouly announced the formation of six advisory committees that will ensure continued and deepened communication between policymakers and the private sector as the state pushes its reform drive into the new year. </p><p>French energy company TotalEnergies and Italian energy giant Eni and the Madbouly government will next month ink agreements to transport Cypriot gas to Egypt to be liquefied and exported.</p><p> AD Ports inked an MoU with the Transport Ministry to explore joint development and operations of a 1.1 sq km integrated logistics park in Alexandria Port.</p><p>Egypt plans to host a US economic forum in May, Foreign Minister said. </p><p>A French trade mission will visit Egypt in May to explore potential investments in the local market.</p><p>Manufacturing, tourism, and CIT sectors were among the biggest contributors in GDP growth in 1Q 2024-2025, which recorded about 3.5%, up from 2.4% in 4Q FY 2023-2024. </p><p>MPs are reconvening today after a two-week break to discuss and vote on three draft tax-related laws.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance is looking into swapping debt for assets and investments with several international parties and institutions, in both clean energy and human development.</p><p>Foreign investments, including Arabs, through the secondary market exceeded a net purchase of about USD2.57 billion in 20 business days from December 29 to January 23.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has amended the rules governing private insurance funds and the caps on their investments in a move aimed at helping them diversify their investment portfolios. The decision allows private insurance funds that operate defined benefit pension plans to invest up to 10% of their total assets in metal-related funds or instruments traded on the EGX.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> released 4Q24 financial indicators. Net profit increased by 1% YoY (-2% QoQ) to EGP650 million during 4Q24. Full year net profit increased by 3% YoY to EGP2.5 billion in 2024. <em>SKPC is currently trading at a 2025e PE of 6.3x and EV/EBITDA of 5.8x.</em></p><p>The FRA Grievance Committee reviewed the complaint from Ahmed Ezz, the main shareholder in <b>ESRS</b>, regarding the exclusion of his shares and the shares of related parties from voting on the general assembly’s decisions related to the delisting of the stock from EGX. The committee accepted the grievance for review but ultimately rejected it on substantive grounds. </p><p>Egyptian contractors, including <b>ORAS</b>, <b>SWDY&apos;s</b> Rowad, and Hassan Allam, are close to wrapping up one of Libya’s mega infrastructure projects, with investments of USD1 billion, according to local media. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister Madbouly announced the formation of six advisory committees that will ensure continued and deepened communication between policymakers and the private sector as the state pushes its reform drive into the new year. </p><p>French energy company TotalEnergies and Italian energy giant Eni and the Madbouly government will next month ink agreements to transport Cypriot gas to Egypt to be liquefied and exported.</p><p> AD Ports inked an MoU with the Transport Ministry to explore joint development and operations of a 1.1 sq km integrated logistics park in Alexandria Port.</p><p>Egypt plans to host a US economic forum in May, Foreign Minister said. </p><p>A French trade mission will visit Egypt in May to explore potential investments in the local market.</p><p>Manufacturing, tourism, and CIT sectors were among the biggest contributors in GDP growth in 1Q 2024-2025, which recorded about 3.5%, up from 2.4% in 4Q FY 2023-2024. </p><p>MPs are reconvening today after a two-week break to discuss and vote on three draft tax-related laws.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance is looking into swapping debt for assets and investments with several international parties and institutions, in both clean energy and human development.</p><p>Foreign investments, including Arabs, through the secondary market exceeded a net purchase of about USD2.57 billion in 20 business days from December 29 to January 23.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has amended the rules governing private insurance funds and the caps on their investments in a move aimed at helping them diversify their investment portfolios. The decision allows private insurance funds that operate defined benefit pension plans to invest up to 10% of their total assets in metal-related funds or instruments traded on the EGX.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> released 4Q24 financial indicators. Net profit increased by 1% YoY (-2% QoQ) to EGP650 million during 4Q24. Full year net profit increased by 3% YoY to EGP2.5 billion in 2024. <em>SKPC is currently trading at a 2025e PE of 6.3x and EV/EBITDA of 5.8x.</em></p><p>The FRA Grievance Committee reviewed the complaint from Ahmed Ezz, the main shareholder in <b>ESRS</b>, regarding the exclusion of his shares and the shares of related parties from voting on the general assembly’s decisions related to the delisting of the stock from EGX. The committee accepted the grievance for review but ultimately rejected it on substantive grounds. </p><p>Egyptian contractors, including <b>ORAS</b>, <b>SWDY&apos;s</b> Rowad, and Hassan Allam, are close to wrapping up one of Libya’s mega infrastructure projects, with investments of USD1 billion, according to local media. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt plans to issue USD1-1.5 billion worth of eurobonds or green bonds in international markets as soon as next month, followed by an issuance of sovereign sukuk, to take advantage of rising investor interest in Egyptian debt, a senior government official said.</p><p>The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a USD170 million loan to Egypt to foster private sector development and green growth, the lender said in a statement. The funds will help support the FY2024-25 budget with the aim of boosting private investment and creating jobs, namely to women and the youth.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority has increased the minimum value of unlisted securities ownership transfers requiring approval to EGP60 million, up from EGP20 million currently, according to an authority statement. Transactions below this threshold will follow standard announcement procedures.</p><p><b>SUGR</b> released FY24 financial indicators, reporting 4Q24 net profit of EGP286 million (+52.9% YoY, +795.6% QoQ) with NPM of 12% (-0.8pps YoY, +9.3pps QoQ). This brought FY24 net profit to EGP1,258 million (-20.9% YoY) with NPM of 26.7% (+4.1pps YoY). <em>SUGR is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 5.1x and EV/EBITDA of 5.9x.</em></p><p>According to local media, <b>HELI</b>&apos;s co-development projects with <b>MASR</b> and Middle East for Real Estate Development and Investment are expected to be launched in 2025. </p><p>Real estate investment firm, Bonyan, has secured EGX approval to list its shares on the EGX under the ticker BONY.CA. The company is planning to list on the EGX in 1H25.</p><p>Shell will start drilling three new gas wells in the West Delta region within days. The new wells, which will see USD230 million in investments, will add 150 million cubic feet of gas per day to Shell’s local natural gas production by year-end.</p><p>Suez Methanol Derivatives Company plans to start operations of the methanol derivatives project inside Damietta port during 2H25. The project&apos;s investment cost could reach USD122 million.</p><p><b>OFH</b>, Orascom Financial Holding, changed its name to O B Financial Holding<b> </b>after B investments acquired 70% of the company through a share swap. </p><p><b>OFH</b> approved canceling treasury shares, thereby decreasing paid in capital to EGP1.464 billion.</p><p>Local e-payments firm and payment cards manufacturer Masria Digital Payments launched operations in Libya after migrating card processing for North African Bank, which hosts 61 branches in Libya, to its platform. The company is also exploring opportunities to support additional financial institutions in Libya as part of its strategy to grow its regional footprint.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt plans to issue USD1-1.5 billion worth of eurobonds or green bonds in international markets as soon as next month, followed by an issuance of sovereign sukuk, to take advantage of rising investor interest in Egyptian debt, a senior government official said.</p><p>The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a USD170 million loan to Egypt to foster private sector development and green growth, the lender said in a statement. The funds will help support the FY2024-25 budget with the aim of boosting private investment and creating jobs, namely to women and the youth.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority has increased the minimum value of unlisted securities ownership transfers requiring approval to EGP60 million, up from EGP20 million currently, according to an authority statement. Transactions below this threshold will follow standard announcement procedures.</p><p><b>SUGR</b> released FY24 financial indicators, reporting 4Q24 net profit of EGP286 million (+52.9% YoY, +795.6% QoQ) with NPM of 12% (-0.8pps YoY, +9.3pps QoQ). This brought FY24 net profit to EGP1,258 million (-20.9% YoY) with NPM of 26.7% (+4.1pps YoY). <em>SUGR is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 5.1x and EV/EBITDA of 5.9x.</em></p><p>According to local media, <b>HELI</b>&apos;s co-development projects with <b>MASR</b> and Middle East for Real Estate Development and Investment are expected to be launched in 2025. </p><p>Real estate investment firm, Bonyan, has secured EGX approval to list its shares on the EGX under the ticker BONY.CA. The company is planning to list on the EGX in 1H25.</p><p>Shell will start drilling three new gas wells in the West Delta region within days. The new wells, which will see USD230 million in investments, will add 150 million cubic feet of gas per day to Shell’s local natural gas production by year-end.</p><p>Suez Methanol Derivatives Company plans to start operations of the methanol derivatives project inside Damietta port during 2H25. The project&apos;s investment cost could reach USD122 million.</p><p><b>OFH</b>, Orascom Financial Holding, changed its name to O B Financial Holding<b> </b>after B investments acquired 70% of the company through a share swap. </p><p><b>OFH</b> approved canceling treasury shares, thereby decreasing paid in capital to EGP1.464 billion.</p><p>Local e-payments firm and payment cards manufacturer Masria Digital Payments launched operations in Libya after migrating card processing for North African Bank, which hosts 61 branches in Libya, to its platform. The company is also exploring opportunities to support additional financial institutions in Libya as part of its strategy to grow its regional footprint.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* The Minister of Planning expects the agreement with the European Union to grant Egypt EUR4 billion in funding next June to support the budget as part of the structural reform program for the economy. Egypt’s USD bonds were among the emerging markets’ top gainers following Trump’s return to the White House and the Gaza ceasefire.  The government cleared up USD1 bn in arrears owed to foreign oil companies in the first week of January. A new schedule to settle ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The Minister of Planning expects the agreement with the European Union to grant Egypt EUR4 billion in funding next June to support the budget as part of the structural reform program for the economy.</p><p>Egypt’s USD bonds were among the emerging markets’ top gainers following Trump’s return to the White House and the Gaza ceasefire. </p><p>The government cleared up USD1 bn in arrears owed to foreign oil companies in the first week of January. A new schedule to settle the accumulated USD6.5 bn in arrears had been agreed on with companies, with repayments set to run from next month until June 2025.</p><p>The Suez Canal is preparing to receive the navigation services of major shipping lines, as it is expected to benefit from the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. The Houthis have announced a halt to attacks on American and British ships in the Red Sea region, after the Gaza truce agreement came into effect.</p><p>State-owned Arab Organization for Industrialization’s (AOI) joint solar panel manufacturing project with Sweden’s Sunshine Pro is set to be operational in July of this year and have a production capacity of 1 GW of panels by July 2026, AOI’s Arab Renewable Energy Company Executive Director said. The project is expected to cost somewhere between USD200-300 mn.</p><p>Over 12k medical tourists from 50 different countries visited Egypt for treatment in 2024, an increase of 200% y-o-y, the Egyptian Healthcare Authority said.</p><p>The government targets proceeds of EGP250 million to EGP350 million from the offering of Misr Pharmaceuticals Company during 1H25. Sources told local press that the government intends to offer a 25% to 30% stake in the company, in addition to offering the same stake in Seed Pharma.</p><p><b>OLFI</b> Net profit recorded EGP279 million in 4Q24 (+70.9% YoY, -6.8% QoQ). In FY24, net profit recorded EGP1,000 million (+112.5% YoY). OLFI is currently trading at FY25f P/E of 7.4x.</p><p>BoD proposed cash dividend distribution of EGP2.0/ share implying payout ratio of 80% and dividends yield of 10.4%.</p><p><b>EGBE</b> 4Q24 stand-alone bottom line recorded EGP620 million (-11% q/q, +69% y/y), bringing FY24 bottom line to EGP2,550 million (+80% y/y, and 18% higher than Al Ahly Pharos estimates). BoD proposed increasing the paid-in capital by EGP550.55 million through bonus shares and proposed cash dividends distribution of EGP0.99/per share.</p><p>Ministry of Environment assigned cement companies to expand in establishing waste recycling plants to produce alternative fuel (RDF), with five cement players have committed to fund 13 plants throughout 2025.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The Minister of Planning expects the agreement with the European Union to grant Egypt EUR4 billion in funding next June to support the budget as part of the structural reform program for the economy.</p><p>Egypt’s USD bonds were among the emerging markets’ top gainers following Trump’s return to the White House and the Gaza ceasefire. </p><p>The government cleared up USD1 bn in arrears owed to foreign oil companies in the first week of January. A new schedule to settle the accumulated USD6.5 bn in arrears had been agreed on with companies, with repayments set to run from next month until June 2025.</p><p>The Suez Canal is preparing to receive the navigation services of major shipping lines, as it is expected to benefit from the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. The Houthis have announced a halt to attacks on American and British ships in the Red Sea region, after the Gaza truce agreement came into effect.</p><p>State-owned Arab Organization for Industrialization’s (AOI) joint solar panel manufacturing project with Sweden’s Sunshine Pro is set to be operational in July of this year and have a production capacity of 1 GW of panels by July 2026, AOI’s Arab Renewable Energy Company Executive Director said. The project is expected to cost somewhere between USD200-300 mn.</p><p>Over 12k medical tourists from 50 different countries visited Egypt for treatment in 2024, an increase of 200% y-o-y, the Egyptian Healthcare Authority said.</p><p>The government targets proceeds of EGP250 million to EGP350 million from the offering of Misr Pharmaceuticals Company during 1H25. Sources told local press that the government intends to offer a 25% to 30% stake in the company, in addition to offering the same stake in Seed Pharma.</p><p><b>OLFI</b> Net profit recorded EGP279 million in 4Q24 (+70.9% YoY, -6.8% QoQ). In FY24, net profit recorded EGP1,000 million (+112.5% YoY). OLFI is currently trading at FY25f P/E of 7.4x.</p><p>BoD proposed cash dividend distribution of EGP2.0/ share implying payout ratio of 80% and dividends yield of 10.4%.</p><p><b>EGBE</b> 4Q24 stand-alone bottom line recorded EGP620 million (-11% q/q, +69% y/y), bringing FY24 bottom line to EGP2,550 million (+80% y/y, and 18% higher than Al Ahly Pharos estimates). BoD proposed increasing the paid-in capital by EGP550.55 million through bonus shares and proposed cash dividends distribution of EGP0.99/per share.</p><p>Ministry of Environment assigned cement companies to expand in establishing waste recycling plants to produce alternative fuel (RDF), with five cement players have committed to fund 13 plants throughout 2025.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Our take on Trump’s return to the White House, becoming the 47th President of the United States: One of the main channels that might affect Egypt&apos;s economy is the fact that Trump&apos;s main economic policies might cause an upward pressure on the USD globally. Trump is pro expansionary fiscal policies, and likely to try to boost businesses in the US through tax cuts. This, in turn, might imply some inflationary pressures, which means the Fed might need to revise its pace of easing, that easing was long awaited for by the EMs in general to relief some of the pressure on their currencies. Besides, Trump&apos;s expected trade protectionism through tariffs means lower pressure on US current account, which also might mean a stronger dollar. In addition, such kind of trade policies might trigger some fears of a negative impact on the Chinese economy, causing some risk aversion in global financial markets that will eventually affect EMs cost of borrowing.</p><p>The head of the EGX said that six temporarily listed companies will offer their shares on the stock exchange during H1 2025. Regarding the offering of the companies “Safi” and “Wataniya”, he said that the procedures for listing the two companies have not yet begun, but we are anticipating them soon.</p><p>Around 500 Turkish garment manufacturers expressed interest in investing in Egypt last year with the total proposed investments amounting to around USD 5 bn, head of the Federation of Egyptian Industry’s apparel chamber said. Some 50 Turkish companies have already taken steps to move their operations over to Egypt, investing around USD 150 mn.</p><p>Government sources said that the average bond issuances in the international markets range between USD2.5 billion and USD3 billion annually until 2028.</p><p>The government is in discussions with the private sector to finalize studies on setting a more profitable feed-in tariff rate, the set price that the government pays for the electricity projects generate, for its initial phase of waste-to-energy (WtE) projects, a government source said. The new tariffs aim to ensure a good return on investment for companies currently making investments in the sector.</p><p>China’s JA Solar will supply 1.25 GW worth of solar panels for AMEA Power’s Abydos 2 project, located in Aswan&apos;s Benban, under an agreement with project builder China Energy Engineering Corporation, the solar panel manufacturer said in a statement. No details about the cost of the agreement were disclosed.</p><p>UAE-based Nas Investments Holding submitted a mandatory tender offer to acquire an additional 57.5% stake in EGX-listed fertilizers player EgyFert (SMFR). The move would bring Nas’ total holding in the company to 90% through the acquisition of an additional 5.5 million shares. If Nas hits its acquisition target, the total transaction would be valued at EGP522.5 million, with Nas paying EGP95.0 per EgyFert share, implying a 2024e annualized PE of 8.5x. Nas did not put forward a minimum acceptance threshold.</p><p>Misr Petroleum will establish and revamp 70 fueling and service stations nationwide in FY25/26, building on the 33 stations upgraded in 2H24, Misr Petroleum Chairman Mohamed Maged Bakheet said. </p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued a decision setting new increased minimum capital requirements for companies operating in the ins. sector, in line with the Unified Ins. Law ratified last year. T</p><p><b>SWDY</b> reached financial close on its 50MW/100MWh battery energy storage system project in Greece. T</p><p><b>EGTS</b>’s court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is postponed to 28 January 2025.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our take on Trump’s return to the White House, becoming the 47th President of the United States: One of the main channels that might affect Egypt&apos;s economy is the fact that Trump&apos;s main economic policies might cause an upward pressure on the USD globally. Trump is pro expansionary fiscal policies, and likely to try to boost businesses in the US through tax cuts. This, in turn, might imply some inflationary pressures, which means the Fed might need to revise its pace of easing, that easing was long awaited for by the EMs in general to relief some of the pressure on their currencies. Besides, Trump&apos;s expected trade protectionism through tariffs means lower pressure on US current account, which also might mean a stronger dollar. In addition, such kind of trade policies might trigger some fears of a negative impact on the Chinese economy, causing some risk aversion in global financial markets that will eventually affect EMs cost of borrowing.</p><p>The head of the EGX said that six temporarily listed companies will offer their shares on the stock exchange during H1 2025. Regarding the offering of the companies “Safi” and “Wataniya”, he said that the procedures for listing the two companies have not yet begun, but we are anticipating them soon.</p><p>Around 500 Turkish garment manufacturers expressed interest in investing in Egypt last year with the total proposed investments amounting to around USD 5 bn, head of the Federation of Egyptian Industry’s apparel chamber said. Some 50 Turkish companies have already taken steps to move their operations over to Egypt, investing around USD 150 mn.</p><p>Government sources said that the average bond issuances in the international markets range between USD2.5 billion and USD3 billion annually until 2028.</p><p>The government is in discussions with the private sector to finalize studies on setting a more profitable feed-in tariff rate, the set price that the government pays for the electricity projects generate, for its initial phase of waste-to-energy (WtE) projects, a government source said. The new tariffs aim to ensure a good return on investment for companies currently making investments in the sector.</p><p>China’s JA Solar will supply 1.25 GW worth of solar panels for AMEA Power’s Abydos 2 project, located in Aswan&apos;s Benban, under an agreement with project builder China Energy Engineering Corporation, the solar panel manufacturer said in a statement. No details about the cost of the agreement were disclosed.</p><p>UAE-based Nas Investments Holding submitted a mandatory tender offer to acquire an additional 57.5% stake in EGX-listed fertilizers player EgyFert (SMFR). The move would bring Nas’ total holding in the company to 90% through the acquisition of an additional 5.5 million shares. If Nas hits its acquisition target, the total transaction would be valued at EGP522.5 million, with Nas paying EGP95.0 per EgyFert share, implying a 2024e annualized PE of 8.5x. Nas did not put forward a minimum acceptance threshold.</p><p>Misr Petroleum will establish and revamp 70 fueling and service stations nationwide in FY25/26, building on the 33 stations upgraded in 2H24, Misr Petroleum Chairman Mohamed Maged Bakheet said. </p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued a decision setting new increased minimum capital requirements for companies operating in the ins. sector, in line with the Unified Ins. Law ratified last year. T</p><p><b>SWDY</b> reached financial close on its 50MW/100MWh battery energy storage system project in Greece. T</p><p><b>EGTS</b>’s court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is postponed to 28 January 2025.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The General Authority for Investment and Freezones is looking into setting up a freezone in Minya that would house textile projects from a Chinese investment alliance that is eyeing USD1.5 billion in initial investments. The Finance Ministry will launch an electronic tax system for clearing investors’ receivables and debts next month. Net foreign assets of the CBE were almost flat at EGP592.469 billion (c. USD11.7 billion) by the end of December 2024. The FRA issued a decree determining the m...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The General Authority for Investment and Freezones is looking into setting up a freezone in Minya that would house textile projects from a Chinese investment alliance that is eyeing USD1.5 billion in initial investments.</p><p>The Finance Ministry will launch an electronic tax system for clearing investors’ receivables and debts next month.</p><p>Net foreign assets of the CBE were almost flat at EGP592.469 billion (c. USD11.7 billion) by the end of December 2024.</p><p>The FRA issued a decree determining the minimum capital for insurance companies. The Authority obligates insurance companies to raise the minimum issued and paid-up capital in two stages over two years to reach EGP400 million in the first stage within one year, and in the second stage to EGP600 million by the end of the second year.</p><p>NTRA is set to launch WiFi calling services in Egypt today. The new service will enable mobile phone users to make high-quality voice calls over internet connections, rather than via mobile networks.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> general assembly approved the issuance of corporate guarantees in favor of subsidiaries, sister companies, and related companies at a maximum of USD500 million or EGP equivalent. </p><p>According to local media,<b> HELI </b>plans to develop a project on 25 feddans in New Heliopolis, with expected investment of EGP1.8-2.0 billion. The project is expected to generate sales of EGP4.0 billion.</p><p>Social Impact Capital (SIC) will soon have increased its stake from 51.2% to 88.7% in <b>CIRA</b>. The additional 37.5% stake will officially transfer to SIC upon the completion of the Mandatory Tender Offer.</p><p>Organi Group targets establishing a USD100 million chlorine pellets factory that will mark the Middle East’s first facility producing the swimming pool cleaner when it starts operations in 2025. </p><p>The General Petroleum Company plans to drill 41 new oil and gas wells and repair or recomplete 39 others as part of its FY25/26 investment budget.</p><p><b>MICH</b> posted EGP314 million in 1H24/25 net profit, a 12% YoY growth, supported by a 14% YoY growth in revenue to EGP528 million in 1H24/25.</p><p>Alamal Alsharif Plastics is expected to make its EGX debut through a direct listing in 2Q25. The listing will reportedly see the government-owned National Investment Bank divest its entire 29.5% stake in the company.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update<br/></b> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 80.8 | <em>1.30%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 302 | <em>8.60%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 431 | 1.70%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 940 | 0.00%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 953 | 0.00%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 122 | 1.10%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 370 | -1.00%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,082 | 1.00%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,674 | 4.50%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,847 | <em>0.00%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 117 | <em>3.30%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,682 | 0.00%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference<b><br/></b><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The General Authority for Investment and Freezones is looking into setting up a freezone in Minya that would house textile projects from a Chinese investment alliance that is eyeing USD1.5 billion in initial investments.</p><p>The Finance Ministry will launch an electronic tax system for clearing investors’ receivables and debts next month.</p><p>Net foreign assets of the CBE were almost flat at EGP592.469 billion (c. USD11.7 billion) by the end of December 2024.</p><p>The FRA issued a decree determining the minimum capital for insurance companies. The Authority obligates insurance companies to raise the minimum issued and paid-up capital in two stages over two years to reach EGP400 million in the first stage within one year, and in the second stage to EGP600 million by the end of the second year.</p><p>NTRA is set to launch WiFi calling services in Egypt today. The new service will enable mobile phone users to make high-quality voice calls over internet connections, rather than via mobile networks.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> general assembly approved the issuance of corporate guarantees in favor of subsidiaries, sister companies, and related companies at a maximum of USD500 million or EGP equivalent. </p><p>According to local media,<b> HELI </b>plans to develop a project on 25 feddans in New Heliopolis, with expected investment of EGP1.8-2.0 billion. The project is expected to generate sales of EGP4.0 billion.</p><p>Social Impact Capital (SIC) will soon have increased its stake from 51.2% to 88.7% in <b>CIRA</b>. The additional 37.5% stake will officially transfer to SIC upon the completion of the Mandatory Tender Offer.</p><p>Organi Group targets establishing a USD100 million chlorine pellets factory that will mark the Middle East’s first facility producing the swimming pool cleaner when it starts operations in 2025. </p><p>The General Petroleum Company plans to drill 41 new oil and gas wells and repair or recomplete 39 others as part of its FY25/26 investment budget.</p><p><b>MICH</b> posted EGP314 million in 1H24/25 net profit, a 12% YoY growth, supported by a 14% YoY growth in revenue to EGP528 million in 1H24/25.</p><p>Alamal Alsharif Plastics is expected to make its EGX debut through a direct listing in 2Q25. The listing will reportedly see the government-owned National Investment Bank divest its entire 29.5% stake in the company.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update<br/></b> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 80.8 | <em>1.30%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 302 | <em>8.60%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 431 | 1.70%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 940 | 0.00%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 953 | 0.00%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 122 | 1.10%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 370 | -1.00%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,082 | 1.00%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,674 | 4.50%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,847 | <em>0.00%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 117 | <em>3.30%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,682 | 0.00%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference<b><br/></b><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE has released the Balance of Payment (BoP)&apos;s performance report for 1QFY2024/25. The overall BoP recorded a deficit of USD991.2 million 1QFY 2024/25, as opposed to a surplus of c. USD230 million in the comparable period in the previous year. The current account deficit has surged by 110.5% YoY to USD5.9 billion in 1QFY2024/25 up from a deficit of 2.8 billion in 1QFY 2023/24, mainly fueled by a record-high trade deficit at USD14 billion, the highest trade deficit for a single quarter on our records which go back to 2001.</p><p>The IMF and the WB have slashed Egypt&apos;s growth forecast for the current fiscal year and the upcoming fiscal year in their respective outlooks. The IMF now sees the economy growing at a 3.6% clip during the current fiscal year, down 0.5 percentage points from previous forecasts. The World Bank slashed this fiscal year’s growth forecast by 0.7 percentage points to 3.5%.</p><p>The Cabinet approved the EGP30 billion initiative to support companies in priority industrial sectors during its weekly meeting last week. </p><p>Egypt imported a record 981 mn cfd of natural gas from Israel last year, up 18.2% y-o-y, according to a report from industry publication Mees. </p><p>Agricultural exports were up 15% y-o-y in 2024, increasing by 1.1 million tons on the year before to come in at 8.6 million tons, Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk said.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s 5-year CDS rates slid down to 5.35% from 5.96% on 14 January on the declaration of Gaza ceasefire agreement, as, if maintained, it is expected to have positive effect on external finances, including Suez Canal revenues as well as tourism in Sinai.</p><p>The Ministry of Planning signed the terms of the executive agreement for the soft loan from Japan worth USD230 million to support the budget, empower the private sector, and diversify the economy.</p><p>French yeast producer Lesaffre Egypt will receive the golden license for its EUR120 million yeast production and packaging facility to be set up in Beheria.</p><p>Finnish food packaging manufacturer Huhtamaki secured the golden license for its EGP1.5 billion factory.</p><p><b>EGCH </b>inked a seven-year agreement with Saudi capital-backed Al Sharq Real Investment, under which the latter will operate and maintain an electric arc furnace for silico-manganese alloys production. </p><p><b>ABUK&apos;s </b>BoD approved proceeding with the second phase of the company&apos;s solar energy project and starting the procedures for tendering the installation of new solar energy stations in several locations within the company with a capacity of 2.5 to 3 MWp.</p><p>The National Investment Bank is targeting to sell its 30% stake in Alamal Alsharif Plastics after listing the company&apos;s shares on EGX.</p><p>Oil and gas companies have drilled 105 wells over the past six months. These wells — 95 oil and 10 natural gas — have added 63.7k bpd of oil and 271 million cfd of natural gas to the country’s daily local energy production, which will help the state save some USD1.5 billion in oil imports. Prime Minister expects Egypt to get back to importing natural gas by 2027.</p><p>Chevron plans to invest USD150 million to drill a second exploratory well in the Mediterranean’s Nargis gas field next month. The company will get started on drilling the second well after completing and sealing the first well. Gas production is expected by late 2026.</p><p><b>EFID </b>acquired 49% of Baghdad-based snack maker Tuama Jebur Abbas (TJA) for USD8 million through a capital increase. The acquisition includes a factory equipped with three production lines, two for cakes and one for biscuits. This marks EFID’s first entry into the Iraqi market, with plans to invest around USD27 million over the next three years.</p><p>Social Impact Capital’s acquisition of <b>CIRA </b>nears its close with 96.5% of targeted shares responding to the offer.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE has released the Balance of Payment (BoP)&apos;s performance report for 1QFY2024/25. The overall BoP recorded a deficit of USD991.2 million 1QFY 2024/25, as opposed to a surplus of c. USD230 million in the comparable period in the previous year. The current account deficit has surged by 110.5% YoY to USD5.9 billion in 1QFY2024/25 up from a deficit of 2.8 billion in 1QFY 2023/24, mainly fueled by a record-high trade deficit at USD14 billion, the highest trade deficit for a single quarter on our records which go back to 2001.</p><p>The IMF and the WB have slashed Egypt&apos;s growth forecast for the current fiscal year and the upcoming fiscal year in their respective outlooks. The IMF now sees the economy growing at a 3.6% clip during the current fiscal year, down 0.5 percentage points from previous forecasts. The World Bank slashed this fiscal year’s growth forecast by 0.7 percentage points to 3.5%.</p><p>The Cabinet approved the EGP30 billion initiative to support companies in priority industrial sectors during its weekly meeting last week. </p><p>Egypt imported a record 981 mn cfd of natural gas from Israel last year, up 18.2% y-o-y, according to a report from industry publication Mees. </p><p>Agricultural exports were up 15% y-o-y in 2024, increasing by 1.1 million tons on the year before to come in at 8.6 million tons, Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk said.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s 5-year CDS rates slid down to 5.35% from 5.96% on 14 January on the declaration of Gaza ceasefire agreement, as, if maintained, it is expected to have positive effect on external finances, including Suez Canal revenues as well as tourism in Sinai.</p><p>The Ministry of Planning signed the terms of the executive agreement for the soft loan from Japan worth USD230 million to support the budget, empower the private sector, and diversify the economy.</p><p>French yeast producer Lesaffre Egypt will receive the golden license for its EUR120 million yeast production and packaging facility to be set up in Beheria.</p><p>Finnish food packaging manufacturer Huhtamaki secured the golden license for its EGP1.5 billion factory.</p><p><b>EGCH </b>inked a seven-year agreement with Saudi capital-backed Al Sharq Real Investment, under which the latter will operate and maintain an electric arc furnace for silico-manganese alloys production. </p><p><b>ABUK&apos;s </b>BoD approved proceeding with the second phase of the company&apos;s solar energy project and starting the procedures for tendering the installation of new solar energy stations in several locations within the company with a capacity of 2.5 to 3 MWp.</p><p>The National Investment Bank is targeting to sell its 30% stake in Alamal Alsharif Plastics after listing the company&apos;s shares on EGX.</p><p>Oil and gas companies have drilled 105 wells over the past six months. These wells — 95 oil and 10 natural gas — have added 63.7k bpd of oil and 271 million cfd of natural gas to the country’s daily local energy production, which will help the state save some USD1.5 billion in oil imports. Prime Minister expects Egypt to get back to importing natural gas by 2027.</p><p>Chevron plans to invest USD150 million to drill a second exploratory well in the Mediterranean’s Nargis gas field next month. The company will get started on drilling the second well after completing and sealing the first well. Gas production is expected by late 2026.</p><p><b>EFID </b>acquired 49% of Baghdad-based snack maker Tuama Jebur Abbas (TJA) for USD8 million through a capital increase. The acquisition includes a factory equipped with three production lines, two for cakes and one for biscuits. This marks EFID’s first entry into the Iraqi market, with plans to invest around USD27 million over the next three years.</p><p>Social Impact Capital’s acquisition of <b>CIRA </b>nears its close with 96.5% of targeted shares responding to the offer.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Organi Group is going to increasingly focus on expanding its presence in the automotive and tourism sectors over the next five years and invest USD1 bn in the two sectors by 2030.   The Egyptian National Railways (ENR) has partnered with Italian rail construction and maintenance firm Salcef Group to form a new joint venture, Salcef Track, that will oversee the development, renewal, and maintenance of Egypt's railway infrastructure over the next 25 years.  ExxonMobil Corporation announced a ne...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Organi Group is going to increasingly focus on expanding its presence in the automotive and tourism sectors over the next five years and invest USD1 bn in the two sectors by 2030. <br/><br/>The Egyptian National Railways (ENR) has partnered with Italian rail construction and maintenance firm Salcef Group to form a new joint venture, Salcef Track, that will oversee the development, renewal, and maintenance of Egypt&apos;s railway infrastructure over the next 25 years.<br/><br/>ExxonMobil Corporation announced a new discovery of natural gas off the coast of Egypt in the Mediterranean Sea.<br/><br/>Katia &amp; Bony, a Turkish textile firms whose parent company Bonysocks exports to global brands like H&amp;M and Carrefour, will be launching sock manufacturing operations in Egypt with investments of USD50 mn.<br/><br/> <br/>Ahmed Ezz, the main shareholder in <b>ESRS</b>, submitted a request to appeal against the exclusion of his shares and the shares of related parties from voting on the general assembly’s decisions related to the delisting of the stock from EGX. The result of the complaint will be announced on 22 January 2025. ESRS decided to self-finance the markup in the delisting price from the previously offered price of EGP120.00/share and the IFA fair value of EGP138.15/share.  <br/><br/><br/>FRA is currently studying a new regulatory framework that would govern fractional investments in the real estate sector, with the authority currently in talks with real estate developers interested in adopting the approach.<br/><br/><b>MASR</b> signed a partnership with GTCI to construct energy and infrastructure projects worth more than EGP263 million in Taj City.<br/><br/>Hazem Helal has been appointed CEO of O West, Makadi Heights, and Byoum by <b>ORHD</b>.<br/><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Organi Group is going to increasingly focus on expanding its presence in the automotive and tourism sectors over the next five years and invest USD1 bn in the two sectors by 2030. <br/><br/>The Egyptian National Railways (ENR) has partnered with Italian rail construction and maintenance firm Salcef Group to form a new joint venture, Salcef Track, that will oversee the development, renewal, and maintenance of Egypt&apos;s railway infrastructure over the next 25 years.<br/><br/>ExxonMobil Corporation announced a new discovery of natural gas off the coast of Egypt in the Mediterranean Sea.<br/><br/>Katia &amp; Bony, a Turkish textile firms whose parent company Bonysocks exports to global brands like H&amp;M and Carrefour, will be launching sock manufacturing operations in Egypt with investments of USD50 mn.<br/><br/> <br/>Ahmed Ezz, the main shareholder in <b>ESRS</b>, submitted a request to appeal against the exclusion of his shares and the shares of related parties from voting on the general assembly’s decisions related to the delisting of the stock from EGX. The result of the complaint will be announced on 22 January 2025. ESRS decided to self-finance the markup in the delisting price from the previously offered price of EGP120.00/share and the IFA fair value of EGP138.15/share.  <br/><br/><br/>FRA is currently studying a new regulatory framework that would govern fractional investments in the real estate sector, with the authority currently in talks with real estate developers interested in adopting the approach.<br/><br/><b>MASR</b> signed a partnership with GTCI to construct energy and infrastructure projects worth more than EGP263 million in Taj City.<br/><br/>Hazem Helal has been appointed CEO of O West, Makadi Heights, and Byoum by <b>ORHD</b>.<br/><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Negotiations are currently underway to open branches of Egyptian universities overseas, with the efforts taking place within a push internationalize the higher education sector in Egypt and education service exports.</p><p>The Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA) has begun procedures to release the roughly 30k vehicles currently stranded at the country’s ports that violated previous personal import or disabled-accessible vehicle import regulations, according to a document from the authority. </p><p>Lawmakers gave the final sign-off to a government-drafted law that directs cash-based subsidies to citizens who fall below the poverty line and lack access to social ins. initiatives.  </p><p>MPs signed off on a EUR 135 mn grant from the European Investment Bank to support the Environment Ministry’s Sustainable Green Industry project, which will support the greening of the country&apos;s industrial sector by implementing climate change and environmental sustainability measures.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s fuel imports amounted to c.USD15.5 billion in 2024, an increase of 26% YoY. According to a government official, petroleum products imports accounted for the largest share of the import bill last year, at a value of nearly USD10 billion.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> board of directors decided to continue the procedures for delisting its shares from the EGX, pending the general assembly’s approval.  Objecting shareholders can sell their shares back to the company at the independent financial advisor’s fair value of EGP138.15/share.</p><p>The Parliament greenlit the Finance Ministry guaranteeing <b>EGAL&apos;s</b> financial commitments with Norwegian renewables firm Scatec under a power purchasing agreement between the two. </p><p><b>MBSC</b> inked an EGP298 million agreement to build a solar power plant, at the company&apos;s facility in Beni Suef, in partnership with Chinese tech giant Huawei, Chinese solar module manufacturer Jinko Solar, and local renewables company Integrated Renewable &amp; Sustainable Communities. The solar project will support the company’s efforts to power its industrial activities with renewables.</p><p>ExxonMobil has found natural gas at its Mediterranean’s North Marakia offshore concession after drilling at the block began in mid-December. The size of the find has yet to be determined, but pre-drill estimates came in at around 3.5 trillion cubic feet, the report reads.</p><p>Chemicals and Fertilizers Exports Council is asking for increasing export subsidy to a minimum of EGP50 billion, from EGP23 billion currently to be able to increase exports to EGP100 billion.</p><p>Tasaheel micro finance issues sukuk with a value of EGP7 billion next month. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Negotiations are currently underway to open branches of Egyptian universities overseas, with the efforts taking place within a push internationalize the higher education sector in Egypt and education service exports.</p><p>The Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA) has begun procedures to release the roughly 30k vehicles currently stranded at the country’s ports that violated previous personal import or disabled-accessible vehicle import regulations, according to a document from the authority. </p><p>Lawmakers gave the final sign-off to a government-drafted law that directs cash-based subsidies to citizens who fall below the poverty line and lack access to social ins. initiatives.  </p><p>MPs signed off on a EUR 135 mn grant from the European Investment Bank to support the Environment Ministry’s Sustainable Green Industry project, which will support the greening of the country&apos;s industrial sector by implementing climate change and environmental sustainability measures.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s fuel imports amounted to c.USD15.5 billion in 2024, an increase of 26% YoY. According to a government official, petroleum products imports accounted for the largest share of the import bill last year, at a value of nearly USD10 billion.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> board of directors decided to continue the procedures for delisting its shares from the EGX, pending the general assembly’s approval.  Objecting shareholders can sell their shares back to the company at the independent financial advisor’s fair value of EGP138.15/share.</p><p>The Parliament greenlit the Finance Ministry guaranteeing <b>EGAL&apos;s</b> financial commitments with Norwegian renewables firm Scatec under a power purchasing agreement between the two. </p><p><b>MBSC</b> inked an EGP298 million agreement to build a solar power plant, at the company&apos;s facility in Beni Suef, in partnership with Chinese tech giant Huawei, Chinese solar module manufacturer Jinko Solar, and local renewables company Integrated Renewable &amp; Sustainable Communities. The solar project will support the company’s efforts to power its industrial activities with renewables.</p><p>ExxonMobil has found natural gas at its Mediterranean’s North Marakia offshore concession after drilling at the block began in mid-December. The size of the find has yet to be determined, but pre-drill estimates came in at around 3.5 trillion cubic feet, the report reads.</p><p>Chemicals and Fertilizers Exports Council is asking for increasing export subsidy to a minimum of EGP50 billion, from EGP23 billion currently to be able to increase exports to EGP100 billion.</p><p>Tasaheel micro finance issues sukuk with a value of EGP7 billion next month. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Finance Ministry is preparing to release the new public debt policy document by the end of March, which will outline its plans for public and foreign debt, including the issuance of green bonds, sukuk, and international bonds.</p><p>The government is currently working on two parallel budgets, with the upcoming FY 2025-2026 budget being simultaneously developed alongside a comprehensive three-year budget that will establish longer-term spending caps that can only be exceeded under very limited circumstances.</p><p>European glass fiber producers have filed a complaint to the European Commission alleging that Chinese glass fiber manufacturers based in Egypt have been benefiting from unfair subsidies and have managed to bypass anti-dumping duties directed at Chinese companies.</p><p>The government is working on cutting customs clearance times down from eight days to just two, Investment Minister Hassan Al Khatib said.</p><p>The government is working to replace the numerous non-tax financial burdens and fees imposed by state entities with an additional income tax, Investment Minister Hassan Al Khatib said, according to a ministry statement. </p><p>The government will engage in negotiations with the European Union in April over the second tranche from its EUR 5 bn package of concessional loans.</p><p>The government is now planning to up renewables’ contribution to the energy mix to 65% by 2040, according to comments by Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat. </p><p>The average yield on two-year fixed coupon t-bonds fell 2.03 percentage points to 23.46% during the Central Bank of Egypt’s latest issuance that raised EGP 21.6 bn in the heavily oversubscribed issuance, according to data from the central bank. Three-year bonds fell 0.68% percentage points to an average yield of 22.58%.</p><p>Tax revenues grew by 40% during the first 6 months of the current fiscal year, compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year, sources said</p><p>A source in the Ministry of Petroleum revealed that Egypt seeks to resume exporting natural gas by the end of 2027.</p><p>China&apos;s largest tire maker is planning to expand its Egypt operations, with China National Tire and Rubber Company looking to expand into passenger vehicle tire manufacturing in Egypt through its wholly-owned subsidiary Prometeon Tyre Egypt, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p><b>QNBE</b> 4Q24 consolidated net profit recorded EGP6.34 billion (+0% q/q, +71 y/y) bringing FY24 net profit to EGP26.40 billion (+63% y/y, and 6% higher than Al Ahly Pharos Estimates). </p><p>The FRA approved <b>HDBK</b>’s request to increase its authorized capital from EGP10 billion to EGP30 billion and paid-up capital from EGP5.31 billion to EGP10.6 billion, an increase of EGP5.31 billion distributed over 531.3 million shares by distributing a free share for each original share.</p><p><b>OFH</b>’s board has greenlit selling its entire 99.0% stake in Klivvr Electronics to the Sawiris family-owned Klivvr Holding. For EGP11 per share, valuing the total transaction at some EGP657.7 mn.</p><p>BDO Keys for Financial Consultancy, the Independent Financial Advisor (IFA), has concluded its fair value report associated with the delisting of <b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP120.21, EW) shares.</p><p><b>Kingdom Holdings</b> inked an agreement with <b>SWDY&apos;s</b> subsidiary Elsewedy Industrial Development to develop a USD60 million textiles factory in its Industria Sadat zone in Sadat City. </p><p>A local-international consortium of France’s Engie, <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP425.00, OW), Japan’s Toyota Tsusho, and Eurus Energy is looking to build a 1 GW wind project in Egypt, with the companies aiming to finalize the project’s contracts next year in order to build it by 2028.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> announced that Hisham Talaat Moustafa, CEO and Managing Director of the company, purchased 500,000 shares of the company&apos;s capital during last Sunday&apos;s session.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Finance Ministry is preparing to release the new public debt policy document by the end of March, which will outline its plans for public and foreign debt, including the issuance of green bonds, sukuk, and international bonds.</p><p>The government is currently working on two parallel budgets, with the upcoming FY 2025-2026 budget being simultaneously developed alongside a comprehensive three-year budget that will establish longer-term spending caps that can only be exceeded under very limited circumstances.</p><p>European glass fiber producers have filed a complaint to the European Commission alleging that Chinese glass fiber manufacturers based in Egypt have been benefiting from unfair subsidies and have managed to bypass anti-dumping duties directed at Chinese companies.</p><p>The government is working on cutting customs clearance times down from eight days to just two, Investment Minister Hassan Al Khatib said.</p><p>The government is working to replace the numerous non-tax financial burdens and fees imposed by state entities with an additional income tax, Investment Minister Hassan Al Khatib said, according to a ministry statement. </p><p>The government will engage in negotiations with the European Union in April over the second tranche from its EUR 5 bn package of concessional loans.</p><p>The government is now planning to up renewables’ contribution to the energy mix to 65% by 2040, according to comments by Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat. </p><p>The average yield on two-year fixed coupon t-bonds fell 2.03 percentage points to 23.46% during the Central Bank of Egypt’s latest issuance that raised EGP 21.6 bn in the heavily oversubscribed issuance, according to data from the central bank. Three-year bonds fell 0.68% percentage points to an average yield of 22.58%.</p><p>Tax revenues grew by 40% during the first 6 months of the current fiscal year, compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year, sources said</p><p>A source in the Ministry of Petroleum revealed that Egypt seeks to resume exporting natural gas by the end of 2027.</p><p>China&apos;s largest tire maker is planning to expand its Egypt operations, with China National Tire and Rubber Company looking to expand into passenger vehicle tire manufacturing in Egypt through its wholly-owned subsidiary Prometeon Tyre Egypt, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p><b>QNBE</b> 4Q24 consolidated net profit recorded EGP6.34 billion (+0% q/q, +71 y/y) bringing FY24 net profit to EGP26.40 billion (+63% y/y, and 6% higher than Al Ahly Pharos Estimates). </p><p>The FRA approved <b>HDBK</b>’s request to increase its authorized capital from EGP10 billion to EGP30 billion and paid-up capital from EGP5.31 billion to EGP10.6 billion, an increase of EGP5.31 billion distributed over 531.3 million shares by distributing a free share for each original share.</p><p><b>OFH</b>’s board has greenlit selling its entire 99.0% stake in Klivvr Electronics to the Sawiris family-owned Klivvr Holding. For EGP11 per share, valuing the total transaction at some EGP657.7 mn.</p><p>BDO Keys for Financial Consultancy, the Independent Financial Advisor (IFA), has concluded its fair value report associated with the delisting of <b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP120.21, EW) shares.</p><p><b>Kingdom Holdings</b> inked an agreement with <b>SWDY&apos;s</b> subsidiary Elsewedy Industrial Development to develop a USD60 million textiles factory in its Industria Sadat zone in Sadat City. </p><p>A local-international consortium of France’s Engie, <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP425.00, OW), Japan’s Toyota Tsusho, and Eurus Energy is looking to build a 1 GW wind project in Egypt, with the companies aiming to finalize the project’s contracts next year in order to build it by 2028.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> announced that Hisham Talaat Moustafa, CEO and Managing Director of the company, purchased 500,000 shares of the company&apos;s capital during last Sunday&apos;s session.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>A new unified subsidy card system that will also be able to be done through your mobile system is on its way, cabinet spokesperson Mohamed El Homsani said. The unified card will not just provide access to food subsidies, but also cover health ins. coverage, and other services, according to El Homsani.</p><p>Trial operations of the EGP 15 bn integrated tourist city in South Sinai’s St. Catherine will kick off in April or May, an unnamed source said.</p><p>Foreign investors’ net purchases of Egyptian debt came in at EGP875 bn during 2024, split between EGP625 bn in short-term debt purchases and the remaining EGP 250 mn for long-term debt purchases, according to the EGX’s 2024 report.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s wheat imports jumped to a 10-year high in 2024, reaching 14.2 million tons compared to 10.8 million tons in 2023, an increase of 31%, mainly due to the USD abundance in 2024 compared to the year before, in addition to the decline in average global wheat prices to USD240 per ton, compared to USD350 per ton in 2023.</p><p>The Investment Authority intends to prepare a new draft law for companies as an alternative to Law No. 159 of 1981, to be suitable for the wide use and reliance on electronic documents, according to Hossam Heiba, CEO of the Authority.</p><p>UAE-based Nas Investment Holding intends to submit a mandatory tender offer for an additional 57.5% stake, represented in 5.5 million shares, in EGX-listed fertilizers player <b>EgyFert (SMFR)</b>, the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) said.<b> </b></p><p>BP has completed the drilling of two gas production wells at the Raven natural gas field in its North Alexandria concession, with gas production expected to begin in February, according to an Oil Ministry statement. </p><p>EGAS agreed with Eni to study establishing a fixed regasification unit in Damietta costing USD190 million. </p><p>ENPPI and Petrojet alliance has been awarded a contract worth USD1.24 billion by Adnoc Gas for Ruwais LNG project. </p><p>The FRA has issued a decision approving Arla Foods’ request to extend the deadline for submitting a potential mandatory tender offer for <b>DOMT</b>’s shares by an additional 60 working days, starting from the original deadline of January 9.</p><p><b>EFID</b> will utilize its distribution network to distribute kiosk favorite Raw chips through a third-party distribution agreement with the kettle chip brand owner Prisma Food. </p><p>According to local media, <b>CIRA</b> is branching out into the care economy with the launch of CIRA Care, a new arm focused on care economy services. The new venture will be set up with a capital of EGP60 mn and provide early childhood care, healthcare services, disability support, and elderly care services.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new unified subsidy card system that will also be able to be done through your mobile system is on its way, cabinet spokesperson Mohamed El Homsani said. The unified card will not just provide access to food subsidies, but also cover health ins. coverage, and other services, according to El Homsani.</p><p>Trial operations of the EGP 15 bn integrated tourist city in South Sinai’s St. Catherine will kick off in April or May, an unnamed source said.</p><p>Foreign investors’ net purchases of Egyptian debt came in at EGP875 bn during 2024, split between EGP625 bn in short-term debt purchases and the remaining EGP 250 mn for long-term debt purchases, according to the EGX’s 2024 report.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s wheat imports jumped to a 10-year high in 2024, reaching 14.2 million tons compared to 10.8 million tons in 2023, an increase of 31%, mainly due to the USD abundance in 2024 compared to the year before, in addition to the decline in average global wheat prices to USD240 per ton, compared to USD350 per ton in 2023.</p><p>The Investment Authority intends to prepare a new draft law for companies as an alternative to Law No. 159 of 1981, to be suitable for the wide use and reliance on electronic documents, according to Hossam Heiba, CEO of the Authority.</p><p>UAE-based Nas Investment Holding intends to submit a mandatory tender offer for an additional 57.5% stake, represented in 5.5 million shares, in EGX-listed fertilizers player <b>EgyFert (SMFR)</b>, the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) said.<b> </b></p><p>BP has completed the drilling of two gas production wells at the Raven natural gas field in its North Alexandria concession, with gas production expected to begin in February, according to an Oil Ministry statement. </p><p>EGAS agreed with Eni to study establishing a fixed regasification unit in Damietta costing USD190 million. </p><p>ENPPI and Petrojet alliance has been awarded a contract worth USD1.24 billion by Adnoc Gas for Ruwais LNG project. </p><p>The FRA has issued a decision approving Arla Foods’ request to extend the deadline for submitting a potential mandatory tender offer for <b>DOMT</b>’s shares by an additional 60 working days, starting from the original deadline of January 9.</p><p><b>EFID</b> will utilize its distribution network to distribute kiosk favorite Raw chips through a third-party distribution agreement with the kettle chip brand owner Prisma Food. </p><p>According to local media, <b>CIRA</b> is branching out into the care economy with the launch of CIRA Care, a new arm focused on care economy services. The new venture will be set up with a capital of EGP60 mn and provide early childhood care, healthcare services, disability support, and elderly care services.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt’s annual urban inflation rate fell to 24.1% YoY in December, as expected, from 25.5% in November, its lowest in two years. On a monthly basis, urban prices rose by 0.2% compared with 0.5% in November. Core inflation recorded 23.2% in December 2024, compared with 23.7% in November 2024, while monthly core inflation recorded 0.9% in December 2024, compared with 0.4% in November 2024. The government’s new social protection package will contain raises in the minimum wage, tax thresholds, so...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s annual urban inflation rate fell to 24.1% YoY in December, as expected, from 25.5% in November, its lowest in two years. On a monthly basis, urban prices rose by 0.2% compared with 0.5% in November. Core inflation recorded 23.2% in December 2024, compared with 23.7% in November 2024, while monthly core inflation recorded 0.9% in December 2024, compared with 0.4% in November 2024.</p><p>The government’s new social protection package will contain raises in the minimum wage, tax thresholds, social protection coverage, and pensions, two government sources said. The government is planning on raising the minimum wage for civil servants and workers at state-owned enterprises, and the Finance Ministry is looking into raising the personal income tax exemption threshold to EGP 65k — up from EGP 60k previously — while keeping other income brackets unchanged, sources said.</p><p>EGX is looking forward to listening new 11 companies in 2025. An unnamed company real estate giant from the private sector will be joining the EGX this month, EGX boss Ahmed El Sheikh said.</p><p>Egypt has secured enough energy supplies to ensure that the nation’s power plants can run at full capacity when the summer season approaches and demand jumps, Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat told Asharq Business.</p><p>Madrid-based business process outsourcing (BPO) firm Konecta will kick off operations in Egypt, set up a regional HQ in the country, and invest USD100 mn in the country over the coming three years under an MoU inked with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), according to a cabinet statement.</p><p><b>ORAS </b>announced the start of commercial operations of 306 MW at the newly expanded 650 MW Build-Own-Operate (BOO) wind farm in Ras Ghareb, Egypt, four months ahead of schedule and exceeding the contractual target by 56 MW. The remaining capacity is on track to be gradually connected to the national grid by Q32025, making the project the largest operational wind farm in the Middle East and Africa. </p><p>Naguib Sawiris has transferred his entire 5.8% stake in ORAS to his brother Nassef Sawiris, as part of asset re-allocation among the family, and bringing the latter’s stake and entities held for his benefit in the firm up to 42.4%. The Sawiris family’s total ownership in ORAS remained unchanged at 54.9%. </p><p>Social Impact Capital (SIC) amended its mandatory tender offer to acquire <b>CIRA </b>following the release of the company’s fair value study done by BDO Keys Financial Consulting which determined CIRA’s fair value at EGP17.95/share. In response, SIC raised its offer price to EGP15.50 per share, up from the previous EGP15.00. </p><p>China’s Asia Potash International Investment announced plans to set up a phosphate fertilizer industrial complex in Upper Egypt, which is set to have a final investment ticket of USD7-10 billion, company representatives said during a meeting with General Authority for Investment and Freezones boss Hossam Heiba. </p><p>Kuwait Energy is allocating USD43.8 million to complete exploration works during FY25/26.</p><p>FRA announced <b>PHAR’s</b> capital increase’ (from EGP1.487 billion to EGP1.687 billion, an increase of EGP200 million) record date on 21st January 2025. Subscription period is set to start on 26 January 2025 to 24 February 2025. </p><p>A Qatari-Egyptian consortium is studying the establishment of a steel factory in Qena governorate with initial investments of up to USD100 million. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s annual urban inflation rate fell to 24.1% YoY in December, as expected, from 25.5% in November, its lowest in two years. On a monthly basis, urban prices rose by 0.2% compared with 0.5% in November. Core inflation recorded 23.2% in December 2024, compared with 23.7% in November 2024, while monthly core inflation recorded 0.9% in December 2024, compared with 0.4% in November 2024.</p><p>The government’s new social protection package will contain raises in the minimum wage, tax thresholds, social protection coverage, and pensions, two government sources said. The government is planning on raising the minimum wage for civil servants and workers at state-owned enterprises, and the Finance Ministry is looking into raising the personal income tax exemption threshold to EGP 65k — up from EGP 60k previously — while keeping other income brackets unchanged, sources said.</p><p>EGX is looking forward to listening new 11 companies in 2025. An unnamed company real estate giant from the private sector will be joining the EGX this month, EGX boss Ahmed El Sheikh said.</p><p>Egypt has secured enough energy supplies to ensure that the nation’s power plants can run at full capacity when the summer season approaches and demand jumps, Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat told Asharq Business.</p><p>Madrid-based business process outsourcing (BPO) firm Konecta will kick off operations in Egypt, set up a regional HQ in the country, and invest USD100 mn in the country over the coming three years under an MoU inked with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), according to a cabinet statement.</p><p><b>ORAS </b>announced the start of commercial operations of 306 MW at the newly expanded 650 MW Build-Own-Operate (BOO) wind farm in Ras Ghareb, Egypt, four months ahead of schedule and exceeding the contractual target by 56 MW. The remaining capacity is on track to be gradually connected to the national grid by Q32025, making the project the largest operational wind farm in the Middle East and Africa. </p><p>Naguib Sawiris has transferred his entire 5.8% stake in ORAS to his brother Nassef Sawiris, as part of asset re-allocation among the family, and bringing the latter’s stake and entities held for his benefit in the firm up to 42.4%. The Sawiris family’s total ownership in ORAS remained unchanged at 54.9%. </p><p>Social Impact Capital (SIC) amended its mandatory tender offer to acquire <b>CIRA </b>following the release of the company’s fair value study done by BDO Keys Financial Consulting which determined CIRA’s fair value at EGP17.95/share. In response, SIC raised its offer price to EGP15.50 per share, up from the previous EGP15.00. </p><p>China’s Asia Potash International Investment announced plans to set up a phosphate fertilizer industrial complex in Upper Egypt, which is set to have a final investment ticket of USD7-10 billion, company representatives said during a meeting with General Authority for Investment and Freezones boss Hossam Heiba. </p><p>Kuwait Energy is allocating USD43.8 million to complete exploration works during FY25/26.</p><p>FRA announced <b>PHAR’s</b> capital increase’ (from EGP1.487 billion to EGP1.687 billion, an increase of EGP200 million) record date on 21st January 2025. Subscription period is set to start on 26 January 2025 to 24 February 2025. </p><p>A Qatari-Egyptian consortium is studying the establishment of a steel factory in Qena governorate with initial investments of up to USD100 million. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Banque Misr is preparing to appoint an advisor for the offering of its subsidiary Banque du Caire. Emirates NBD is reportedly considering the acquisition of a controlling stake in BdC, as the bank is currently in the final stages of due diligence with the acquisition expected to go through in 1Q 2025.</p><p>The government has its sights set on tackling the backlog of dues owed to exporters, with the Finance Ministry and the Investment Ministry announced a new mechanism to clear EGP60 bn in overdue payments to exporters.</p><p>Sisi and his Greek counterpart discussed the two sides’ joint economic projects, including the 3-GW Greece-Egypt Interconnector (GREGY) led by Greek contractor Copelouzos Group and expanding regional energy cooperation. </p><p>Prime Minister revealed the government&apos;s intention to announce new companies to be offered to the private sector during the current year, in addition to the 10 companies that were announced earlier.</p><p>A government official revealed that Egypt has saved USD1 billion during the last quarter of 2024 compared to the previous year in the consumption of fuel used in generating electricity. </p><p>Eni is working on increasing Zohr field production through operations in two to three wells with investments ranging from USD60-90 million, during the current year. </p><p>The health of Egypt’s banking sector continued to improve throughout 9M2024, with the sector’s capital adequacy ratio (CAR) increasing 0.5 percentage points from the end of 2023 to clock in at 19.1% by the end of 3Q2024.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> announced the successful completion of its advisory role in the initial public offering (IPO) of 30% of the issued capital of Nice One Beauty.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> aims to inject new financing worth EGP5 billion during this year, including EGP2 billion in the first quarter, distributed between financial leasing and factoring activities.</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* Net foreign assets in Egypt’s banking sector (including CBE) dropped to USD5.96 bn in November, down from USD9.2 bn in October, marking a sharper monthly decline of 35.2%. This is the second consecutive monthly drop as pressure on foreign currency resources increases. This decline was attributed to the worsening deficit in the net foreign assets of commercial banks.  Egypt's PMI fell to 48.1 in December, down from 49.2 in November, marking the sharpest decli...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>Net foreign assets in Egypt’s banking sector (including CBE) dropped to USD5.96 bn in November, down from USD9.2 bn in October, marking a sharper monthly decline of 35.2%. This is the second consecutive monthly drop as pressure on foreign currency resources increases. This decline was attributed to the worsening deficit in the net foreign assets of commercial banks. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s PMI fell to 48.1 in December, down from 49.2 in November, marking the sharpest decline in business conditions since April, as rising input costs and subdued demand weighed heavily on activity, with a deterioration in output and new order volumes.</p><p>Net foreign reserves came in at USD47.1 bn at the end of December 2024, marking an increase of USD157 mn from November, with higher foreign currencies and lower value of gold component.</p><p>Non-oil exports passed the USD40 bn mark for the first time ever in 2024, marking an at least a 16% increase on the year before, according to an Investment Ministry statement.</p><p>Egypt will save around USD1.5 bn annually on energy imports starting this year, with increasing local production to help reduce the country’s reliance on imports, according to a cabinet statement that quotes Oil Minister Karim Badawi.</p><p>U.S. President Joe Biden&apos;s administration will divert USD95 million in military aid allocated for Egypt to Lebanon.</p><p>The Transport Ministry’s Public Authority for Land and Dry Ports inked a more final agreement with Medlog, to develop a dry port and logistics hub in the Tenth of Ramadan City under a public-private partnership. The project will be set up with investments amounting to USD130 mn, with infrastructure work on the project to begin this month.</p><p>Financial Regulatory Authority greenlit an amendment to lower the age individuals can trade in EGX-listed securities to 15, down from 16 currently, the authority announced in a statement.</p><p>Egyptian expats will be able to choose from 3k plots of land across the country on 14 January to build a home in the country, the Housing Ministry said in a statement. Plots of land will be offered up online from the Beit Al Watan project in 13 cities.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance has hedged against the risk of a rise in the prices of half of the imported petroleum products during the current fiscal year 2024-2025, according to government sources.</p><p>Egypt and Jordan have agreed on the details of using two gasification ships to receive gas shipments in the coming period.</p><p>The American company 500 Global has allocated USD10 million to invest in Egyptian startups during the current year.</p><p>Beltone Financial Holding is negotiating with a banking alliance led by Mashreq Bank and a number of banks to borrow about EGP500 mn, in addition to the capital increase that the company seeks to complete in the coming period.</p><p>Cement and ceramic companies are boosting production to supply Syria&apos;s expected reconstruction needs, according to local press.</p><p>SKPC plans to establish a hydrogen-based power station during 2025, with a capacity of 14 MW and investments worth USD16 mn and will use the hydrogen produced internally. According to source, the company is currently implementing a power station with a capacity of 14 MW, which will be operating by 1H25, after which the company will start implementing the new project before the end of 2025. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>Net foreign assets in Egypt’s banking sector (including CBE) dropped to USD5.96 bn in November, down from USD9.2 bn in October, marking a sharper monthly decline of 35.2%. This is the second consecutive monthly drop as pressure on foreign currency resources increases. This decline was attributed to the worsening deficit in the net foreign assets of commercial banks. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s PMI fell to 48.1 in December, down from 49.2 in November, marking the sharpest decline in business conditions since April, as rising input costs and subdued demand weighed heavily on activity, with a deterioration in output and new order volumes.</p><p>Net foreign reserves came in at USD47.1 bn at the end of December 2024, marking an increase of USD157 mn from November, with higher foreign currencies and lower value of gold component.</p><p>Non-oil exports passed the USD40 bn mark for the first time ever in 2024, marking an at least a 16% increase on the year before, according to an Investment Ministry statement.</p><p>Egypt will save around USD1.5 bn annually on energy imports starting this year, with increasing local production to help reduce the country’s reliance on imports, according to a cabinet statement that quotes Oil Minister Karim Badawi.</p><p>U.S. President Joe Biden&apos;s administration will divert USD95 million in military aid allocated for Egypt to Lebanon.</p><p>The Transport Ministry’s Public Authority for Land and Dry Ports inked a more final agreement with Medlog, to develop a dry port and logistics hub in the Tenth of Ramadan City under a public-private partnership. The project will be set up with investments amounting to USD130 mn, with infrastructure work on the project to begin this month.</p><p>Financial Regulatory Authority greenlit an amendment to lower the age individuals can trade in EGX-listed securities to 15, down from 16 currently, the authority announced in a statement.</p><p>Egyptian expats will be able to choose from 3k plots of land across the country on 14 January to build a home in the country, the Housing Ministry said in a statement. Plots of land will be offered up online from the Beit Al Watan project in 13 cities.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance has hedged against the risk of a rise in the prices of half of the imported petroleum products during the current fiscal year 2024-2025, according to government sources.</p><p>Egypt and Jordan have agreed on the details of using two gasification ships to receive gas shipments in the coming period.</p><p>The American company 500 Global has allocated USD10 million to invest in Egyptian startups during the current year.</p><p>Beltone Financial Holding is negotiating with a banking alliance led by Mashreq Bank and a number of banks to borrow about EGP500 mn, in addition to the capital increase that the company seeks to complete in the coming period.</p><p>Cement and ceramic companies are boosting production to supply Syria&apos;s expected reconstruction needs, according to local press.</p><p>SKPC plans to establish a hydrogen-based power station during 2025, with a capacity of 14 MW and investments worth USD16 mn and will use the hydrogen produced internally. According to source, the company is currently implementing a power station with a capacity of 14 MW, which will be operating by 1H25, after which the company will start implementing the new project before the end of 2025. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - ADIB - HELI - PHDC - EFID    - prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - JUFO - GBCO - ESRS - EFIH   - Prepared: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview <br/>- JUFO<br/>- GBCO<br/>- ESRS<br/>- EFIH<br/><br/><br/>- Prepared: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview <br/>- JUFO<br/>- GBCO<br/>- ESRS<br/>- EFIH<br/><br/><br/>- Prepared: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Technical Analysis </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview <br/>- EKHO<br/>- GBCO<br/>- FWRY <br/>- PHDC<br/>- JUFO <br/><br/><br/>prepared by: Mayada Amin -CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE&apos;s MPC is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 26 December. We expect the CBE to prefer to hold rates unchanged in its upcoming meeting.  Even though the annual inflation reading dipped below 26% in November, some price hikes such as the recent telecom hikes are still passing through inflation readings. Besides, the recent gradual increase in USD rate – breaching the EGP50 border – accompanied by unfavorable geopolitics add another reason for the CBE to show some patience before easing, which looks more probable in 1Q2025.</p><p>Foreign and Arab investors are looking to shift EGP bns from short-term t-bills into Egypt’s three-year t-bonds, capitalizing on a sharp rise in yields.</p><p>The Mostakbal Misr Agency for Sustainable Development, the new agency in charge of importing commodities, is currently holding talks with major Russian wheat exporters. A move that could help reduce the transaction costs of paying for grains.</p><p>The European Investment Bank issued EGP1 billion bonds in 3 tranches. </p><p>The National Printing Company (NAPR) will make its EGX debut in 2H 2025.</p><p>Egyptians living abroad can now purchase up to two premium housing units using FX through a new government initiative.</p><p>The Industry Ministry is currently studying plans to establish a ready-built industrial complex of 450 factories in South Port Said Industrial Zone’s extension.</p><p>Egypt plans to sign separate agreements with Bahrain and the UAE in 1Q 2025 to reduce customs clearance times to a few hours.</p><p>We upgraded our FV for <b>ALCN</b> to EGP32.50/share, with an Overweight recommendation to factor in the latest market developments. The updated FV reflects:</p><ul><li>Weak local currency which positively impacts the company’s USD-denominated revenues.</li><li>New contracts signed by the company that will enable ALCN will be able to increase the volumes of containers handled from 800 to 1,000 TEUs per month.</li><li>Stable gross profitability on the back of USD-denominated revenues and EGP-denominated COGS. </li><li>We expect ALCN’s revenue to grow by a 5yr CAGR of 21% throughout our forecast period to reach EGP19.5 billion in FY28/29.</li><li>We expect net profit to grow by a 5yr CAGR of 20% throughout our forecast period to reach EGP14.6 billion in FY28/29.</li><li>We expect ALCN to continue being a dividend play with a payout ratio maintained at 85% throughout our forecast horizon.</li></ul><p><em>ALCN is currently trading at FY24/25f P/E of 9.3x and EV/EBITDA of 8.3x.</em></p><p><b>CCAP</b> announced that, as of December 20, 2024, its subsidiary, ERC has successfully finalized its Senior and Subordinated debt Restructuring. Following the completion of this restructuring the net senior debt now stands at USD363 million, down from an initial amount of USD2.35 billion, which is expected to be fully repaid by December 2025. The subordinated debt currently stands at USD751 million, with an expected repayment completion by 2030. This progress in debt reduction positions ERC to begin distributing dividends to shareholders, with the first anticipated dividend payout expected in 2026.</p><p><b>COMI</b> has announced that there would be a 2% fee when topping up the e-wallet with money from CIB cards.  </p><p>The Health Ministry launched the National One Health Plan (2024-27) and a health climate adaptation framework (2024-30), targeting shared health risks from zoonotic diseases, food and water safety, and climate-related challenges.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE&apos;s MPC is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 26 December. We expect the CBE to prefer to hold rates unchanged in its upcoming meeting.  Even though the annual inflation reading dipped below 26% in November, some price hikes such as the recent telecom hikes are still passing through inflation readings. Besides, the recent gradual increase in USD rate – breaching the EGP50 border – accompanied by unfavorable geopolitics add another reason for the CBE to show some patience before easing, which looks more probable in 1Q2025.</p><p>Foreign and Arab investors are looking to shift EGP bns from short-term t-bills into Egypt’s three-year t-bonds, capitalizing on a sharp rise in yields.</p><p>The Mostakbal Misr Agency for Sustainable Development, the new agency in charge of importing commodities, is currently holding talks with major Russian wheat exporters. A move that could help reduce the transaction costs of paying for grains.</p><p>The European Investment Bank issued EGP1 billion bonds in 3 tranches. </p><p>The National Printing Company (NAPR) will make its EGX debut in 2H 2025.</p><p>Egyptians living abroad can now purchase up to two premium housing units using FX through a new government initiative.</p><p>The Industry Ministry is currently studying plans to establish a ready-built industrial complex of 450 factories in South Port Said Industrial Zone’s extension.</p><p>Egypt plans to sign separate agreements with Bahrain and the UAE in 1Q 2025 to reduce customs clearance times to a few hours.</p><p>We upgraded our FV for <b>ALCN</b> to EGP32.50/share, with an Overweight recommendation to factor in the latest market developments. The updated FV reflects:</p><ul><li>Weak local currency which positively impacts the company’s USD-denominated revenues.</li><li>New contracts signed by the company that will enable ALCN will be able to increase the volumes of containers handled from 800 to 1,000 TEUs per month.</li><li>Stable gross profitability on the back of USD-denominated revenues and EGP-denominated COGS. </li><li>We expect ALCN’s revenue to grow by a 5yr CAGR of 21% throughout our forecast period to reach EGP19.5 billion in FY28/29.</li><li>We expect net profit to grow by a 5yr CAGR of 20% throughout our forecast period to reach EGP14.6 billion in FY28/29.</li><li>We expect ALCN to continue being a dividend play with a payout ratio maintained at 85% throughout our forecast horizon.</li></ul><p><em>ALCN is currently trading at FY24/25f P/E of 9.3x and EV/EBITDA of 8.3x.</em></p><p><b>CCAP</b> announced that, as of December 20, 2024, its subsidiary, ERC has successfully finalized its Senior and Subordinated debt Restructuring. Following the completion of this restructuring the net senior debt now stands at USD363 million, down from an initial amount of USD2.35 billion, which is expected to be fully repaid by December 2025. The subordinated debt currently stands at USD751 million, with an expected repayment completion by 2030. This progress in debt reduction positions ERC to begin distributing dividends to shareholders, with the first anticipated dividend payout expected in 2026.</p><p><b>COMI</b> has announced that there would be a 2% fee when topping up the e-wallet with money from CIB cards.  </p><p>The Health Ministry launched the National One Health Plan (2024-27) and a health climate adaptation framework (2024-30), targeting shared health risks from zoonotic diseases, food and water safety, and climate-related challenges.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The EU approved the disbursement of an EUR 1 bn macro-financial assistance package. The package marks the first phase of a EUR 5 bn set of concessional loans running through 2027, which comes as part of a wider EUR 7.4 bn package from the EU announced in March.</p><p>The China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) is interested in working with the Madbouly government on its airport development plans, namely the development of Cairo International Airport.</p><p>The average yield on six-month t-bills jumped to a fresh high of 31.21% during the central bank’s latest EGP t-bills auction on Thursday.</p><p>Transactions of foreigner investors in the local debt market turned into net purchases amounting to about EGP21.3 billion, equivalent to USD418.3 million, during the past week.</p><p>IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozak stated that discussions of the fourth review of Egypt&apos;s economic reform program are still going on virtually, with the aim of reaching an agreement on policies and reforms that can support the completion of the review.</p><p>State-owned pharma manufacturer HoldiPharma is gearing up to list stakes ranging between 25-30% in subsidiaries Chemical Industries Development (CID) and Misr Pharma on the EGX. </p><p>Government sources estimated that raising mobile bill prices would achieve an increase in tax revenues ranging between EGP5-6 billion.</p><p>A delegation of Bavarian business leaders will visit Egypt in January to explore green hydrogen investments, German ambassador to Egypt Jürgen Schulz told Al Arabiya. Another delegation of investors from Saxony is scheduled to visit in April with an eye on the energy and infrastructure sectors.</p><p>The Bank of England and the Bank of Japan kept their interest rates unchanged on Thursday, with a cautious stance for 2025. </p><p>GBCO&apos;s new manufacturing plant in Sadat city is expected to begin operations in 1H25.</p><p>Cheiron Energy is looking to expand its energy portfolio in Egypt, targeting new concessions and ramping up exploration to boost production, CEO Alan Linn said.</p><p>Saudi Arabia&apos;s Alqahtani Holding is in talks with the Oil Ministry to explore joint investments in petroleum, gas, and petrochemical projects. </p><p>The General Petroleum Company (GPC) has resumed production of its GPY field, following years of inactivity. The field is expected to produce some 1.5 million barrels of oil in the coming three years.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority launched a global tender for the exploration of kaolin sand, glass sand, and other minerals yesterday, according to a statement from the Oil Ministry. Investors have until 13 February to submit their offers.</p><p>Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk has extended the window for settling tax disputes until 30 June 2025 and will offer taxpayers a quick and effective method to settle their custom and tax disputes. </p><p>The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third time in 2024 by 25 bps, bringing its overnight borrowing rate to 4.25%-4.5%.</p><p>UAE’s AMEA Power will receive a golden license for its 1 GW solar power plant with 600 MWh battery storage system in Benban after the cabinet approved the move. </p><p>The cabinet has approved a draft presidential decision to form the Egyptian-Saudi Supreme Coordination Council.</p><p>The cabinet approved a draft law amending the Traffic Law expanding the list of those eligible for financing under the fund granting support to those who purchase green vehicles to include those retrofitting vehicles, only those manufactured in the past 20 years, to run on clean energy as well as for purchasing eco-friendly vehicles.</p><p>Egypt secured a USD230 million concessional loan from Japan to support the state budget, promote private sector development, and diversify the economy.</p><p>Egypt seeks to import between 155 and 160 liquefied gas shipments during the next year, to bridge the gap between the actual need of the local market of natural gas and local production. A government official said that the cost of importing liquefied gas shipments during 2025 is estimated at USD 8 billion.</p><p>Kuwait&apos;s Caesarspac Company, which specializes in paper industries, announced the establishment of the largest paper recycling plant in the Middle East in the 10th of Ramadan city, Egypt.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> will hold an extraordinary general assembly on 28 January 2025 to approve voluntary delisting from EGX. </p><p><b>ECAP</b> updates it&apos;s business activities to include production for others. </p><p><b>SKPC</b>&apos;s BoD approved the investment budget for 2025 with a total value of EGP1.9 billion.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Net foreign assets of the CBE increased by USD1.17 billion in November to record USD11.8 billion, compared to USD10.64 billion in October. Egypt has trimmed its fuel consumption 6% to 171 grams per kWh over the past few months. The reduction in demand is saving the country some EGP1.2 bn monthly. The Ministry of Finance aims to reduce the external debt of the budget agencies by about USD1 billion during the remainder of the current fiscal year, to record USD77 billion dollars by the end of th...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chinese steelmaker Wu’an Xin Feng has a plan to set up a USD1.7 bn integrated industrial complex in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). </p><p>Egypt’s oil subsidy bill for the current fiscal year is expected to surpass EGP200 bn, significantly higher than the EGP154 bn initially allocated, a source said.</p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly met with Saudi Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Bandar Alkhorayef yesterday, where they agreed to include the sectors of petrochemical, pharma, and automotive in the broader agreements signed between the two countries back in October, according to statements from both nations. </p><p>Industry Minister Kamel El Wazir confirmed in the meeting that the animal feed industry has become eligible to participate in the subsidized loan program that offers businesses loans at a 15% interest rate, nearly half the central bank&apos;s post-float 28.25% lending rate.</p><p>The ministerial group for industrial development greenlit the proposal to not renew industrial licenses for any factory situated in residential areas or unplanned industrial areas.</p><p>The House approved a USD 2 bn loan from Emirates NBD, Standard Chartered, and a number of other banks. </p><p>The Ministry of Finance agreed to provide marketing support worth EGP3.5 billion, for about 1.5 to 1.6 million quintals of blossom cotton produced this season, noting that the support came due to the cessation of auctions of the government cotton marketing system.</p><p>The Industry Ministry is mulling a five-year, USD250 mn plan to develop state-owned <b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP155.00, OW), according to a statement following a meeting of the ministerial group for industrial development. </p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority has given its approval for <b>ESRS</b> to begin procedures for delisting its shares from the EGX, with the board-approved decision to now be put forward to a general assembly.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority approved the Social Impact Capital Limited (SIC) mandatory tender offer to acquire 48.78% of CIRA at a share price of EGP15. </p><p>HDBK BoD approved Increasing the authorized capital from EGP10 billion to EGP30 billion and to distribute one free share for each original share from the general reserve amounting to EGP 6.507 billion as of Sep-end 2024, emphasizing that this balance does not include any of the profits achieved during the fiscal year ending on Dec 2024) so that the issued and paid-in capital after the increase becomes EGP 10.626 billion instead of EGP5.313 billion. </p><p><b>CICH </b>announces the successful exit of its strategic stake in Taaleem Management Services, after a five-year holding period.</p><p>The exit delivered exceptional returns, generating four and a half times the equity invested and achieving an IRR of approximately 50%.</p><p><b>CNFN </b>partners up with Engazaat to ensure small farmers and support them in establishing sustainable farming practices in the Al Moghra region of the Western Desert. </p><p><b>BTFH&apos;s </b>subsidiary, Beltone Leasing and Factoring announces its membership in FCI, the leading representative body for factoring and financing open account trade receivables.</p><p>BP and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s (Adnoc) investment arm, XRG, finalized the establishment of Arcius Energy, a joint venture aimed at expanding natural gas operations in Egypt, according to a joint press release. </p><p>The Oil Ministry is aiming to increase gas production by 400-500 million cubic feet per day by March 2025. </p><p>Industry experts expect an increase of 280% in the total value of throughput of PoS between 2021 and 2024, reaching EGP640 billion by the end of this year.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced in his weekly presser that the government is planning to offer up stakes in ten state-owned companies in 2025. The offerings will be via direct sales to strategic investors and/or through EGX listing. The cabinet also approved a EUR 7 mn comprehensive technical support package to support Egypt’s green transition— dubbed the European Green Facility initiative — that was inked between Egypt and the EU in October. The Prime Minister said that a contract ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced in his weekly presser that the government is planning to offer up stakes in ten state-owned companies in 2025. The offerings will be via direct sales to strategic investors and/or through EGX listing.</p><p>The cabinet also approved a EUR 7 mn comprehensive technical support package to support Egypt’s green transition— dubbed the European Green Facility initiative — that was inked between Egypt and the EU in October.</p><p>The Prime Minister said that a contract has been signed with the American company “New Fortress” to attract an additional gasification unit for the additional shipments of gas that we will need for next summer.</p><p>A government official said that the IMF understands the geopolitical conditions that the region is going through, showing flexibility regarding the government’s request to amend the timetable for lifting subsidies on petroleum products in a way that suits the economic conditions the country is going through. He added that the Fund requested a clear schedule to settle foreign oil companies&apos; arrears.</p><p>Energy solutions firm Korra Energi is temporarily set to list 2.3 billion shares at EGP0.20 each today after the bourse’s listing committee approved the move, according to an EGX bulletin. The EGP45O million in issued capital will be under the ticket KORA.CA.</p><p>The cabinet approved two draft commitments between the government-owned Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company and Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and unnamed international companies to search for and exploit gas and oil reserves with minimum investments of USD133.8 million. </p><p>Somaby and TAQA inaugurated the first 3.7 billion cbm phase of a solar-powered water desalination plant that will provide safe and clean water for the resort on the Red Sea, according to an EGX disclosure. </p><p>EGX approved the listing of EGCH&apos;s authorized capital increase from EGP8 billion to EGP12 billion. </p><p>FWRY received final licenses to link its services with Apple Pay.</p><p>MNT-Halan has expanded into the UAE with the rollout of its early salary access service, Halan Advance, targeting the Emirates’ over 3.7 mn underbanked expatriate community. </p><p>Hilton is working on tripling its presence in Egypt by opening 25 new hotels across the country.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced in his weekly presser that the government is planning to offer up stakes in ten state-owned companies in 2025. The offerings will be via direct sales to strategic investors and/or through EGX listing.</p><p>The cabinet also approved a EUR 7 mn comprehensive technical support package to support Egypt’s green transition— dubbed the European Green Facility initiative — that was inked between Egypt and the EU in October.</p><p>The Prime Minister said that a contract has been signed with the American company “New Fortress” to attract an additional gasification unit for the additional shipments of gas that we will need for next summer.</p><p>A government official said that the IMF understands the geopolitical conditions that the region is going through, showing flexibility regarding the government’s request to amend the timetable for lifting subsidies on petroleum products in a way that suits the economic conditions the country is going through. He added that the Fund requested a clear schedule to settle foreign oil companies&apos; arrears.</p><p>Energy solutions firm Korra Energi is temporarily set to list 2.3 billion shares at EGP0.20 each today after the bourse’s listing committee approved the move, according to an EGX bulletin. The EGP45O million in issued capital will be under the ticket KORA.CA.</p><p>The cabinet approved two draft commitments between the government-owned Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company and Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and unnamed international companies to search for and exploit gas and oil reserves with minimum investments of USD133.8 million. </p><p>Somaby and TAQA inaugurated the first 3.7 billion cbm phase of a solar-powered water desalination plant that will provide safe and clean water for the resort on the Red Sea, according to an EGX disclosure. </p><p>EGX approved the listing of EGCH&apos;s authorized capital increase from EGP8 billion to EGP12 billion. </p><p>FWRY received final licenses to link its services with Apple Pay.</p><p>MNT-Halan has expanded into the UAE with the rollout of its early salary access service, Halan Advance, targeting the Emirates’ over 3.7 mn underbanked expatriate community. </p><p>Hilton is working on tripling its presence in Egypt by opening 25 new hotels across the country.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Annual headline urban inflation declined to 25.5% in November from 26.5% in October. Monthly headline urban inflation declined to 0.5% in November 2024 from 1.3% in November 2023 and 1.1% in October 2024. Annual core inflation declined to 23.7% in November from 24.4% in October, while monthly core inflation decreased to 0.4% in November 2024 from 1% in November 2023 and 1.3% in October 2024, the CBE reported. The Finance Ministry is offering up six public-private partnerships (PPPs) with a to...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Annual headline urban inflation declined to 25.5% in November from 26.5% in October. Monthly headline urban inflation declined to 0.5% in November 2024 from 1.3% in November 2023 and 1.1% in October 2024.</p><p>Annual core inflation declined to 23.7% in November from 24.4% in October, while monthly core inflation decreased to 0.4% in November 2024 from 1% in November 2023 and 1.3% in October 2024, the CBE reported.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is offering up six public-private partnerships (PPPs) with a total investment cost of EGP29 billion, according to the Head of the Finance Ministry’s Private Partnership Unit. The six projects are part of a wider offering of 12 projects with investments totalling EGP61 billion.</p><p>The Ministry of Industry is studying the allocation of a public free zone designated for textile industries carried out by Turkish investors in Sadat City.</p><p>The Africa50 Fund aims to expand the investment base in the digital infrastructure sector in Egypt during the coming period. The Fund plans to implement seven investment deals within the next two years and is currently studying many investment opportunities.</p><p>Egypt intends to sign a debt swap agreement worth about EUR30 million during the launch of the first edition of the “Egyptian-German Development Cooperation Day” next Sunday.</p><p>Egypt and Saudi Arabia agreed to reduce the customs clearance time to only 3 to 4 hours instead of 3 days, a move to introduce unprecedented customs facilities for the entry of goods between the two countries.</p><p>Apple Pay has rolled out to many cards from several issuing banks in Egypt. Others are expected to launch support for Apple Pay in the coming days and weeks.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> completed advisory services for the IPO of Talabat and UAE Lulu Group with a market cap of USD2.0 billion and USD1.7 billion, respectively.</p><p><b>ATLC</b> declared cash dividends of EGP0.60/share for FY23. Record date is 23 December 2024, and distribution date is 26 December 2024.</p><p><b>RAYA</b> Board preliminarily approved an offer from Africa50 to acquire a 42.9% stake in Raya IT subsidiary Raya Data Center for USD15 million. In other news, RAYA is planning to acquire two companies in Saudi Arabia operating in the IT and data center sectors by 3Q25. RAYA’s manufacturing subsidiary Raya Electric plans to open a production line for products from De’ Longhi Group, owner of brands Kenwood and Braun, among others, in 2025. The group also plans to apply for a digital bank license for its Aman arm by year-end from the Central Bank of Egypt.</p><p><b>MASR</b> signed an MoU with El Hazek Construction to execute infrastructure work and build residential villas in Elect, located in Taj City, with investment exceeding EGP900.0 million.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Annual headline urban inflation declined to 25.5% in November from 26.5% in October. Monthly headline urban inflation declined to 0.5% in November 2024 from 1.3% in November 2023 and 1.1% in October 2024.</p><p>Annual core inflation declined to 23.7% in November from 24.4% in October, while monthly core inflation decreased to 0.4% in November 2024 from 1% in November 2023 and 1.3% in October 2024, the CBE reported.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is offering up six public-private partnerships (PPPs) with a total investment cost of EGP29 billion, according to the Head of the Finance Ministry’s Private Partnership Unit. The six projects are part of a wider offering of 12 projects with investments totalling EGP61 billion.</p><p>The Ministry of Industry is studying the allocation of a public free zone designated for textile industries carried out by Turkish investors in Sadat City.</p><p>The Africa50 Fund aims to expand the investment base in the digital infrastructure sector in Egypt during the coming period. The Fund plans to implement seven investment deals within the next two years and is currently studying many investment opportunities.</p><p>Egypt intends to sign a debt swap agreement worth about EUR30 million during the launch of the first edition of the “Egyptian-German Development Cooperation Day” next Sunday.</p><p>Egypt and Saudi Arabia agreed to reduce the customs clearance time to only 3 to 4 hours instead of 3 days, a move to introduce unprecedented customs facilities for the entry of goods between the two countries.</p><p>Apple Pay has rolled out to many cards from several issuing banks in Egypt. Others are expected to launch support for Apple Pay in the coming days and weeks.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> completed advisory services for the IPO of Talabat and UAE Lulu Group with a market cap of USD2.0 billion and USD1.7 billion, respectively.</p><p><b>ATLC</b> declared cash dividends of EGP0.60/share for FY23. Record date is 23 December 2024, and distribution date is 26 December 2024.</p><p><b>RAYA</b> Board preliminarily approved an offer from Africa50 to acquire a 42.9% stake in Raya IT subsidiary Raya Data Center for USD15 million. In other news, RAYA is planning to acquire two companies in Saudi Arabia operating in the IT and data center sectors by 3Q25. RAYA’s manufacturing subsidiary Raya Electric plans to open a production line for products from De’ Longhi Group, owner of brands Kenwood and Braun, among others, in 2025. The group also plans to apply for a digital bank license for its Aman arm by year-end from the Central Bank of Egypt.</p><p><b>MASR</b> signed an MoU with El Hazek Construction to execute infrastructure work and build residential villas in Elect, located in Taj City, with investment exceeding EGP900.0 million.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Derivates will begin trading on the EGX in 2Q 2025, Financial Regulatory Authority Deputy Chairman Islam Azzam said. Azzam highlighted futures contracts for indices as being among the incoming additions. The FRA is also considering offering financial leasing loans for industrial lands from the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) for the first time, Financial Regulatory Authority Deputy Chairman Islam added. The government committee tasked with reforming state economic authorities has compl...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Derivates will begin trading on the EGX in 2Q 2025, Financial Regulatory Authority Deputy Chairman Islam Azzam said. Azzam highlighted futures contracts for indices as being among the incoming additions.</p><p>The FRA is also considering offering financial leasing loans for industrial lands from the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) for the first time, Financial Regulatory Authority Deputy Chairman Islam added.</p><p>The government committee tasked with reforming state economic authorities has completed studies on 40 of the 59 authorities, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>Egypt has reportedly chartered a third floating storage regasification unit to process LNG imports to dock at Ain Sokhna by June 2025, according to an unnamed government official.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s imports from Israeli gas increased by c.8% during the first week of this December, reaching 970 million cubic feet per day, compared to an average of 900 million cubic feet per day in the last two weeks of November.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is mulling letting industrial projects pay customs taxes in installments in a bid to increase liquidity in the sector and support its growth, unnamed government sources said.</p><p>The government is set to finalize its charter outlining strategies and recommendations for supporting startups in 2025 as part of the government’s new Entrepreneurship Ministerial Committee, Planning and International Development Minister Rania Al Mashat said.</p><p>Delta Insurance, 63.39% owned by <b>EKHO</b> received two bids for acquiring not less than 75% and up to 100% of the company&apos;s shares at an indicative price of EGP50/share. This indicative price translates into USD0.06/share of EKHO&apos;s outstanding shares, using an exchange rate of EGP50/share. <em>We remind you that in our latest update published on 28 November 2024, we valued EKHO&apos;s stake in Delta Insurance at USD0.06/share of EKHO. Our FV for EKHO using SoTP valuation method was USD1.19/share.</em></p><p><b>EGCH</b> released 1Q24/25 unaudited financial indicators posting net profits worth EGP28 million during 1Q24/25, an 89% YoY decline (-98% QoQ) as compared to a net profit of EGP350 million in 1Q23/24 and EGP2.4 billion in 4Q23/24 which included EGP2 billion in real estate revaluation gains. <em>EGCH is currently trading at a 2024/2025e PE of 26.6x and EV/EBITDA of 9.2x.</em></p><p>United Bank’s shares will debut on the EGX today under the ticker <b>UBEE.CA</b>, at a price of EGP 13.85 per share. The stock will trade with expanded price limits of ±40% on its first day, with no temporary suspensions, and a 30-day stabilization period beginning today until 8 January 2025, during which shares from the public offering can be sold back at the IPO price.</p><p><b>ATLC</b> is officially licensed for mortgage financing from the FRA. </p><p><b>BTFH</b> signs a joint venture agreement with an Italian company, CRIF to support the launch of a new entity that will offer a set of credit ratings services primarily in the Egyptian market, potentially expanding to MENA region. </p><p><b>ESRS</b> confirmed, in a release to LSE, that the company is not tendering for the GDRs in the planned buyback and, if a holder of GDRs wishes to tender the underlying shares, the holder must first surrender the GDRs and receive delivery of the underlying shares.</p><p>Abu Dhabi-based Electra Investment Holding has acquired some 8.3 million additional shares of <b>SWDY,</b> some 0.39% of the company, for EGP88.15/share, bringing Electra&apos;s stake in SWDY to 20.37%. </p><p>Naguib Sawiris plans to list his real estate development company, Ora Developers, on a stock exchange within three years.</p><p><b>RACC </b>will buy back up to 7.1% of its shares<b> </b>between 9 December and 9 January. The company has already purchased some 5.9 mn treasury shares, equals to 2.9% of the total shares, between March and April of this year.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Derivates will begin trading on the EGX in 2Q 2025, Financial Regulatory Authority Deputy Chairman Islam Azzam said. Azzam highlighted futures contracts for indices as being among the incoming additions.</p><p>The FRA is also considering offering financial leasing loans for industrial lands from the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) for the first time, Financial Regulatory Authority Deputy Chairman Islam added.</p><p>The government committee tasked with reforming state economic authorities has completed studies on 40 of the 59 authorities, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>Egypt has reportedly chartered a third floating storage regasification unit to process LNG imports to dock at Ain Sokhna by June 2025, according to an unnamed government official.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s imports from Israeli gas increased by c.8% during the first week of this December, reaching 970 million cubic feet per day, compared to an average of 900 million cubic feet per day in the last two weeks of November.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is mulling letting industrial projects pay customs taxes in installments in a bid to increase liquidity in the sector and support its growth, unnamed government sources said.</p><p>The government is set to finalize its charter outlining strategies and recommendations for supporting startups in 2025 as part of the government’s new Entrepreneurship Ministerial Committee, Planning and International Development Minister Rania Al Mashat said.</p><p>Delta Insurance, 63.39% owned by <b>EKHO</b> received two bids for acquiring not less than 75% and up to 100% of the company&apos;s shares at an indicative price of EGP50/share. This indicative price translates into USD0.06/share of EKHO&apos;s outstanding shares, using an exchange rate of EGP50/share. <em>We remind you that in our latest update published on 28 November 2024, we valued EKHO&apos;s stake in Delta Insurance at USD0.06/share of EKHO. Our FV for EKHO using SoTP valuation method was USD1.19/share.</em></p><p><b>EGCH</b> released 1Q24/25 unaudited financial indicators posting net profits worth EGP28 million during 1Q24/25, an 89% YoY decline (-98% QoQ) as compared to a net profit of EGP350 million in 1Q23/24 and EGP2.4 billion in 4Q23/24 which included EGP2 billion in real estate revaluation gains. <em>EGCH is currently trading at a 2024/2025e PE of 26.6x and EV/EBITDA of 9.2x.</em></p><p>United Bank’s shares will debut on the EGX today under the ticker <b>UBEE.CA</b>, at a price of EGP 13.85 per share. The stock will trade with expanded price limits of ±40% on its first day, with no temporary suspensions, and a 30-day stabilization period beginning today until 8 January 2025, during which shares from the public offering can be sold back at the IPO price.</p><p><b>ATLC</b> is officially licensed for mortgage financing from the FRA. </p><p><b>BTFH</b> signs a joint venture agreement with an Italian company, CRIF to support the launch of a new entity that will offer a set of credit ratings services primarily in the Egyptian market, potentially expanding to MENA region. </p><p><b>ESRS</b> confirmed, in a release to LSE, that the company is not tendering for the GDRs in the planned buyback and, if a holder of GDRs wishes to tender the underlying shares, the holder must first surrender the GDRs and receive delivery of the underlying shares.</p><p>Abu Dhabi-based Electra Investment Holding has acquired some 8.3 million additional shares of <b>SWDY,</b> some 0.39% of the company, for EGP88.15/share, bringing Electra&apos;s stake in SWDY to 20.37%. </p><p>Naguib Sawiris plans to list his real estate development company, Ora Developers, on a stock exchange within three years.</p><p><b>RACC </b>will buy back up to 7.1% of its shares<b> </b>between 9 December and 9 January. The company has already purchased some 5.9 mn treasury shares, equals to 2.9% of the total shares, between March and April of this year.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt is in talks with the International Monetary Fund to extend timelines for key reforms under its economic reform program, a senior government official said. The official expects Egypt to be placed on the IMF Executive Board’s agenda before the Christmas holidays for the amendments to be given the final greenlight. The average yield on three-month EGP-denominated t-bills rose to 31.419% in Sunday’s auction by the Central Bank of Egypt, up 0.219 percentage points since the same bills last w...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt is in talks with the International Monetary Fund to extend timelines for key reforms under its economic reform program, a senior government official said. The official expects Egypt to be placed on the IMF Executive Board’s agenda before the Christmas holidays for the amendments to be given the final greenlight.</p><p>The average yield on three-month EGP-denominated t-bills rose to 31.419% in Sunday’s auction by the Central Bank of Egypt, up 0.219 percentage points since the same bills last went to auction. </p><p>Net foreign reserves remained flat at USD47.0 billion at the end of November 2024.</p><p>Chinese luggage manufacturer Hangzhou Henneway Travel Goods kicked off construction on its USD50 million factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone’s (SCZone) Qantara West Industrial Zone.</p><p>CBE data revealed that Egypt paid USD1.3 billion in repo agreements (repurchase international bonds) worth USD1.3 billion last month.</p><p>The trade deficit recorded USD31.275 billion during the first 10 months of 2024, an increase of 1% compared to a deficit of USD31.025 billion in the same period last year.</p><p>United Bank’s shares will debut on the EGX tomorrow under the ticker UBEE, following the close of its heavily oversubscribed retail and private offerings that put the company’s share price at EGP13.85.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> Board of Directors agreed to begin procedures for delisting its shares from the EGX, pending the general assembly’s approval. </p><p>Saudi cable manufacturer Al Mousa Cables is set to establish its first EUR50 million cable production factory in Egypt, according to local media. </p><p>We updated our FV for <b>EAST</b> to EGP48.11/share, maintaining our Overweight recommendation. <em>EAST is currently trading at FY24/25 P/E of 6.3x and EV/EBITDA of 5.5x.</em></p><p><b>CLHO</b> reported positive 3Q24 results with 3Q24 attributable net profit amounted to EGP207 million, up 45% QoQ and 73% YoY, yielding a NPM of 14.2%. On a YTD basis, 9M24 attributable net profit came in at EGP532 million (+71% YoY) yielding a NPM of 13.9% (+1.61pps YoY). <em>CLHO is currently trading at FY25 multiples of P/E 14.2x and EV/EBITDA of 7.0x.</em></p><p>According to AMIC, auto sales increased by 7.3% YoY and 1.1% MoM in October to record 9.6kvehicles up from 9.0k vehicles during October 2023 and 9.5k vehicles in September 2024. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update<br/></b> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 71.1 | <em>-2.5%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 229.3 | <em>-3.8%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 364.0 | 2.8%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 950.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 960.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 123.6 | -0.2%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 377.1 | -1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,569.8 | -0.3%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,011.9 | 1.4%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,847.0 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 133.3 | <em>-5.8%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,848.0 | -1.2%</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt is in talks with the International Monetary Fund to extend timelines for key reforms under its economic reform program, a senior government official said. The official expects Egypt to be placed on the IMF Executive Board’s agenda before the Christmas holidays for the amendments to be given the final greenlight.</p><p>The average yield on three-month EGP-denominated t-bills rose to 31.419% in Sunday’s auction by the Central Bank of Egypt, up 0.219 percentage points since the same bills last went to auction. </p><p>Net foreign reserves remained flat at USD47.0 billion at the end of November 2024.</p><p>Chinese luggage manufacturer Hangzhou Henneway Travel Goods kicked off construction on its USD50 million factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone’s (SCZone) Qantara West Industrial Zone.</p><p>CBE data revealed that Egypt paid USD1.3 billion in repo agreements (repurchase international bonds) worth USD1.3 billion last month.</p><p>The trade deficit recorded USD31.275 billion during the first 10 months of 2024, an increase of 1% compared to a deficit of USD31.025 billion in the same period last year.</p><p>United Bank’s shares will debut on the EGX tomorrow under the ticker UBEE, following the close of its heavily oversubscribed retail and private offerings that put the company’s share price at EGP13.85.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> Board of Directors agreed to begin procedures for delisting its shares from the EGX, pending the general assembly’s approval. </p><p>Saudi cable manufacturer Al Mousa Cables is set to establish its first EUR50 million cable production factory in Egypt, according to local media. </p><p>We updated our FV for <b>EAST</b> to EGP48.11/share, maintaining our Overweight recommendation. <em>EAST is currently trading at FY24/25 P/E of 6.3x and EV/EBITDA of 5.5x.</em></p><p><b>CLHO</b> reported positive 3Q24 results with 3Q24 attributable net profit amounted to EGP207 million, up 45% QoQ and 73% YoY, yielding a NPM of 14.2%. On a YTD basis, 9M24 attributable net profit came in at EGP532 million (+71% YoY) yielding a NPM of 13.9% (+1.61pps YoY). <em>CLHO is currently trading at FY25 multiples of P/E 14.2x and EV/EBITDA of 7.0x.</em></p><p>According to AMIC, auto sales increased by 7.3% YoY and 1.1% MoM in October to record 9.6kvehicles up from 9.0k vehicles during October 2023 and 9.5k vehicles in September 2024. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update<br/></b> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 71.1 | <em>-2.5%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 229.3 | <em>-3.8%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 364.0 | 2.8%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 950.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 960.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 123.6 | -0.2%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 377.1 | -1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,569.8 | -0.3%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,011.9 | 1.4%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,847.0 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 133.3 | <em>-5.8%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,848.0 | -1.2%</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wataneya and Safi are named as among the up-to-four military companies to be offered up on the EGX, unnamed sources said. The National Service Products Organization-owned filling station operator and bottled water company are reportedly currently being reevaluated ahead of a listing scheduled for 1Q25.  The EGP fell to its lowest level on Thursday since March’s exchange rate liberalization, passing the EGP50.00 mark against the greenback.  Egypt is to lease a second LNG floating regasifi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Wataneya and Safi are named as among the up-to-four military companies to be offered up on the EGX, unnamed sources said. The National Service Products Organization-owned filling station operator and bottled water company are reportedly currently being reevaluated ahead of a listing scheduled for 1Q25. </p><p>The EGP fell to its lowest level on Thursday since March’s exchange rate liberalization, passing the EGP50.00 mark against the greenback.<br/><br/>Egypt is to lease a second LNG floating regasification unit starting 2H25, following an agreement to lease a unit between US-based New Fortress Energy and Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS).</p><p>The CBE sold only 6.2% of its target for year-long USD-denominated bills and 18.0% of its six-month bills as investors demanded higher interest rates during the bank’s most recent auction on Thursday. </p><p>US energy giant Exxon Mobil will start drilling a new offshore gas exploration well in the North Marakia concession in the western Mediterranean on 15 December, according to a statement from the Oil Ministry.</p><p>The CBE gave the green light to a number of banks to start accepting Egypt-bound remittances from abroad through the Central Bank’s payment platform Instapay, the bank said in a statement.</p><p>The World Bank said that it had reached an agreement with the Egyptian government to extend the program to support the comprehensive health insurance system until September 2026, instead of October 2024. </p><p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Danish King Frederick X launched the Egypt-Denmark Business Council, which will serve as a “gateway for Danish economic and commercial bodies to explore investment opportunities in Egypt,” namely in the infrastructure, ICT, renewable energy, and transformative industries sectors.</p><p>Egypt Post acquired EGP8.9 billion in shares owned by the National Investment Bank in seven EGX-listed companies, Asharq Business reports citing an informed government source. The shares were purchased from <b>EAST</b>, <b>ABUK</b>, <b>ALCN</b>, <b>MFPC</b>, <b>EKHO</b>, <b>AMOC</b>, and <b>SKPC</b>.</p><p>The Finance Ministry will launch public consultations on its tax policy document in the first quarter of the next fiscal year, according to a statement by the Ministry. </p><p>The General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC) has been reportedly replaced by the Mostakbal Misr Agency for Sustainable Development of the Egyptian Armed Forces. Mostakbal Misr will “assume all jurisdictions previously held by GASC,” according to a letter from the Supply Ministry to Russia’s Minister of Agriculture seen by Reuters.</p><p><b>ETEL, </b>alongside other mobile network operators, announced increasing the price of home internet packages and mobile packages by around 31-32%.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> has decided to replace part of the natural gas used in its ammonia production facility with 50 tons a day of green hydrogen, according to an EGX disclosure. The 12-month project is also expected to up production 100 tons to 1.2k tons a day. </p><p><b>SUGR</b> cash dividends of EGP5.00/share will be paid out in two equal installments, with the first to be paid on 26 December 2024 and the second on 22 January 2025. The record date is on 23 December 2024.</p><p><b>DOMT</b> has submitted documents to reduce the company&apos;s authorized capital to EGP282.6 million down from EGP500 million.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> is planning an issuance of securitization bonds with a value of EGP3 billion in 2025.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wataneya and Safi are named as among the up-to-four military companies to be offered up on the EGX, unnamed sources said. The National Service Products Organization-owned filling station operator and bottled water company are reportedly currently being reevaluated ahead of a listing scheduled for 1Q25. </p><p>The EGP fell to its lowest level on Thursday since March’s exchange rate liberalization, passing the EGP50.00 mark against the greenback.<br/><br/>Egypt is to lease a second LNG floating regasification unit starting 2H25, following an agreement to lease a unit between US-based New Fortress Energy and Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS).</p><p>The CBE sold only 6.2% of its target for year-long USD-denominated bills and 18.0% of its six-month bills as investors demanded higher interest rates during the bank’s most recent auction on Thursday. </p><p>US energy giant Exxon Mobil will start drilling a new offshore gas exploration well in the North Marakia concession in the western Mediterranean on 15 December, according to a statement from the Oil Ministry.</p><p>The CBE gave the green light to a number of banks to start accepting Egypt-bound remittances from abroad through the Central Bank’s payment platform Instapay, the bank said in a statement.</p><p>The World Bank said that it had reached an agreement with the Egyptian government to extend the program to support the comprehensive health insurance system until September 2026, instead of October 2024. </p><p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Danish King Frederick X launched the Egypt-Denmark Business Council, which will serve as a “gateway for Danish economic and commercial bodies to explore investment opportunities in Egypt,” namely in the infrastructure, ICT, renewable energy, and transformative industries sectors.</p><p>Egypt Post acquired EGP8.9 billion in shares owned by the National Investment Bank in seven EGX-listed companies, Asharq Business reports citing an informed government source. The shares were purchased from <b>EAST</b>, <b>ABUK</b>, <b>ALCN</b>, <b>MFPC</b>, <b>EKHO</b>, <b>AMOC</b>, and <b>SKPC</b>.</p><p>The Finance Ministry will launch public consultations on its tax policy document in the first quarter of the next fiscal year, according to a statement by the Ministry. </p><p>The General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC) has been reportedly replaced by the Mostakbal Misr Agency for Sustainable Development of the Egyptian Armed Forces. Mostakbal Misr will “assume all jurisdictions previously held by GASC,” according to a letter from the Supply Ministry to Russia’s Minister of Agriculture seen by Reuters.</p><p><b>ETEL, </b>alongside other mobile network operators, announced increasing the price of home internet packages and mobile packages by around 31-32%.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> has decided to replace part of the natural gas used in its ammonia production facility with 50 tons a day of green hydrogen, according to an EGX disclosure. The 12-month project is also expected to up production 100 tons to 1.2k tons a day. </p><p><b>SUGR</b> cash dividends of EGP5.00/share will be paid out in two equal installments, with the first to be paid on 26 December 2024 and the second on 22 January 2025. The record date is on 23 December 2024.</p><p><b>DOMT</b> has submitted documents to reduce the company&apos;s authorized capital to EGP282.6 million down from EGP500 million.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> is planning an issuance of securitization bonds with a value of EGP3 billion in 2025.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister said that there is a plan to offer three to four companies affiliated with the military on the EGX. We should know more next week with the release of the government’s privatization plan for the coming period.</p><p>Prime Minister said that foreign companies, both new to the market and veterans, are getting ready to launch projects, including in the automotive and renewable energy industries.</p><p>Scatec’s Obelisk Solar was granted a golden license for a USD600 million solar project over a 16.3 sq km area in Nagaa Hammadi. </p><p>Scooter manufacturer Piaggio is mulling reopening its factory in Egypt.</p><p>Home appliances manufacturer Ariston is thinking about expanding its presence in the Egyptian market. </p><p>Railway company HitachiRail, which recently acquired Thales’ ground transportation unit, is looking to expand its footprint in Egypt.</p><p>Luxury yacht manufacturer Navigo highlighted its interest in investing in Egypt’s yacht industry.</p><p>Industrial vehicles manufacturer Iveco is conducting a feasibility study to launch a new factory in Egypt for truck manufacturing.</p><p>Railway and urban mobility company Salcef Group discussed establishing a new company in collaboration with Egyptian Railways for Track Renewal and Maintenance Company.</p><p>The Prime Minister stated that there are five global alliances competing to plan the area surrounding the Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the Sphinx Airport.</p><p>Italian state-owned Italian State Railways discussed submitting an offer to manage and operate Egypt’s high-speed electric rail network.</p><p>China’s New Hope Group is exploring a USD100 million investment to establish a feed production complex in an industrial zone.</p><p>FutureFert is set to launch the first phase of its USD40 million fertilizer plant after receiving a golden license for the project. </p><p>Yemen’s Al Kbous Tea plans to invest around USD30 million in Egypt over the next two years to boost production capacity and upgrade machinery.</p><p>The New Urban Communities Authority is mulling a EGP150 billion sukuk program in 2025, which would help fund the development of land plots in new cities.</p><p><b>United Bank</b>’s shares are expected to debut on the EGX next week, with sources telling media that shares could start trading on Tuesday. </p><p><b>HRHO</b> announced the completion of its advisory services for the IPO of United International Holing (UICH) in Tadawul Saudi Arabia with a market cap of USD264 million. </p><p><b>ATLC</b> general assembly approved the distribution of cash dividends of EGP0.599/share forFY23, implying a dividend yield of 13.1%.</p><p><b>EFIH</b>’s cash dividends of EGP0.197/share record date is on 24 December 2024 and distribution date is on 29 December 2024.</p><p><b>MBSC</b> reported solid financial performance in 3Q24. Net profit came in at EGP165.4 million (+7.3% YoY, -8.1% QoQ). 9M24 net profit recorded EGP387.0 million, up from EGP243.7 million in 9M23. <em>MBSC is trading at FY25 P/E of 10.3x and EV/EBITDA of 7.7x.</em></p><p><b>ARCC</b> is to distribute cash dividends of EGP1.585/share for FY23, implying a payout ratio of 87% and a dividend yield of 11%.</p><p><b>CCAP</b>’s waste management company Ecaru will close and rehabilitate the Qalabshu landfill in Dakahlia as part of the Kitchener Drain Project, under a EUR10 million agreement inked with the Local Development Ministr</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* The government is planning on offering up stakes in its majority-owned Port Said Container and Cargo Handling Company (PSCCHC) and Damietta Container and Cargo Handling Company (DCHC) on the EGX during 1Q25. The sources expect the government to offer 20-25% stakes in each company, with the IPO’s private placement focused on attracting major companies like the UAE’s AD Ports and DP World.   Kuwait renewed a USD2 bn Central Bank of Egypt deposit certificate du...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The government is planning on offering up stakes in its majority-owned Port Said Container and Cargo Handling Company (PSCCHC) and Damietta Container and Cargo Handling Company (DCHC) on the EGX during 1Q25. The sources expect the government to offer 20-25% stakes in each company, with the IPO’s private placement focused on attracting major companies like the UAE’s AD Ports and DP World.</p><p> </p><p>Kuwait renewed a USD2 bn Central Bank of Egypt deposit certificate due for repayment in April for another year.</p><p> </p><p>Egypt&apos;s non-oil exports rose to USD33.35 billion during 10M24, an increase of 12.2% compared to the same period last year.</p><p> </p><p>MPs approved 22 of the 44 articles in the draft cash-based subsidies bill to establish a Takaful and Karama fund to provide cash-based payments to those under the poverty line, funded by the state budget, private contributions, foreign grants and loans, and investments.</p><p> </p><p>The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a USD170 mn loan to fund local energy and infrastructure leader Hassan Allam Utilities and Saudi renewables giant ACWA Power’s 1.1 GW wind farm in the Gulf of Suez, set to be the largest of its kind in the Middle East, according to a statement from AfDB. The loan would fund 16.0% of the entire USD1.1 bn project.</p><p> </p><p>The Prime Minister issued a decree setting the selling price of natural gas supplied for electricity generation at USD4 per million British thermal units, to electricity production companies affiliated with the Ministry of Electricity or other companies. The Prime Minister also issued a decree to pay the value of natural gas consumption in USD for free zone and economic zone projects.</p><p> </p><p>The House gave its final nod to five energy exploration bills authorizing the Oil Ministry to contract with local and international companies to explore for oil and gas across Egypt in the Mediterranean, in the Nile Delta, and in the Western Desert.</p><p> </p><p>Transport and Industry Minister Kamel El Wazir called on Mermec to establish a factory to localize the production of signalling and control systems for railways.</p><p> </p><p>Egyptian National Railways finalized an agreement with Spain’s high-speed train manufacturer Talgo to supply seven new luxury sleeper trains, following the recent delivery of six similar models. A EUR200 mn loan to import sleep trains from the company was given the presidential thumbs up in August after being passed by the House in June.</p><p> </p><p>State-owned Holding Company for Roads and Bridges is looking to secure USD500 milliin worth of railway projects with the Iraqi government as a part of Iraq’s plan to spend USD100 billion on infrastructure over three years. </p><p> </p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP8.11, OW) 1) aims to build two hotels in Taj City in 2025, 2) aims to invest EGP20.0 billion in construction work in 2025, 3) signed a contract with Majid Al Futtaim to open a Carrefour branch in Taj City, and 4) expects to start collecting rental income in 2027.</p><p>Banking</p><p> </p><p><b>United Bank</b> has concluded its retail and private offerings, with its retail offering that closed yesterday being oversubscribed 59x.</p><p> </p><p><b>CICH</b> announces the completion of the issuance of securitization bonds for Al-Tawfeek Lease and Tamweel Mortgage Finance amounting to EGP1.5 and EGP1.8 billion; respectively. </p><p> </p><p><b>FWRY</b> (FV: EGP13.00, OW) announced that its fully owned subsidiary, Fawry MSME, BNPL’s portfolio onboarded over 50,000 merchants to its service, facilitating 750k transactions with a total value of EGP2 bn. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The government is planning on offering up stakes in its majority-owned Port Said Container and Cargo Handling Company (PSCCHC) and Damietta Container and Cargo Handling Company (DCHC) on the EGX during 1Q25. The sources expect the government to offer 20-25% stakes in each company, with the IPO’s private placement focused on attracting major companies like the UAE’s AD Ports and DP World.</p><p> </p><p>Kuwait renewed a USD2 bn Central Bank of Egypt deposit certificate due for repayment in April for another year.</p><p> </p><p>Egypt&apos;s non-oil exports rose to USD33.35 billion during 10M24, an increase of 12.2% compared to the same period last year.</p><p> </p><p>MPs approved 22 of the 44 articles in the draft cash-based subsidies bill to establish a Takaful and Karama fund to provide cash-based payments to those under the poverty line, funded by the state budget, private contributions, foreign grants and loans, and investments.</p><p> </p><p>The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a USD170 mn loan to fund local energy and infrastructure leader Hassan Allam Utilities and Saudi renewables giant ACWA Power’s 1.1 GW wind farm in the Gulf of Suez, set to be the largest of its kind in the Middle East, according to a statement from AfDB. The loan would fund 16.0% of the entire USD1.1 bn project.</p><p> </p><p>The Prime Minister issued a decree setting the selling price of natural gas supplied for electricity generation at USD4 per million British thermal units, to electricity production companies affiliated with the Ministry of Electricity or other companies. The Prime Minister also issued a decree to pay the value of natural gas consumption in USD for free zone and economic zone projects.</p><p> </p><p>The House gave its final nod to five energy exploration bills authorizing the Oil Ministry to contract with local and international companies to explore for oil and gas across Egypt in the Mediterranean, in the Nile Delta, and in the Western Desert.</p><p> </p><p>Transport and Industry Minister Kamel El Wazir called on Mermec to establish a factory to localize the production of signalling and control systems for railways.</p><p> </p><p>Egyptian National Railways finalized an agreement with Spain’s high-speed train manufacturer Talgo to supply seven new luxury sleeper trains, following the recent delivery of six similar models. A EUR200 mn loan to import sleep trains from the company was given the presidential thumbs up in August after being passed by the House in June.</p><p> </p><p>State-owned Holding Company for Roads and Bridges is looking to secure USD500 milliin worth of railway projects with the Iraqi government as a part of Iraq’s plan to spend USD100 billion on infrastructure over three years. </p><p> </p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP8.11, OW) 1) aims to build two hotels in Taj City in 2025, 2) aims to invest EGP20.0 billion in construction work in 2025, 3) signed a contract with Majid Al Futtaim to open a Carrefour branch in Taj City, and 4) expects to start collecting rental income in 2027.</p><p>Banking</p><p> </p><p><b>United Bank</b> has concluded its retail and private offerings, with its retail offering that closed yesterday being oversubscribed 59x.</p><p> </p><p><b>CICH</b> announces the completion of the issuance of securitization bonds for Al-Tawfeek Lease and Tamweel Mortgage Finance amounting to EGP1.5 and EGP1.8 billion; respectively. </p><p> </p><p><b>FWRY</b> (FV: EGP13.00, OW) announced that its fully owned subsidiary, Fawry MSME, BNPL’s portfolio onboarded over 50,000 merchants to its service, facilitating 750k transactions with a total value of EGP2 bn. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The recently formed Entrepreneurship Ministerial Committee has announced ambitious plans to increase investments in Egypt’s startups tenfold to USD5 bn in the coming period, through easing market entry among other measures. Industry Ministry revealed new information about the government’s plans to localize automotive feeder industries with a USD 360 mn joint tire-manufacturing project between the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) and an unnamed Chinese company, set to be an entire...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The recently formed Entrepreneurship Ministerial Committee has announced ambitious plans to increase investments in Egypt’s startups tenfold to USD5 bn in the coming period, through easing market entry among other measures.</p><p>Industry Ministry revealed new information about the government’s plans to localize automotive feeder industries with a USD 360 mn joint tire-manufacturing project between the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) and an unnamed Chinese company, set to be an entire tire manufacturing city in a freezone in Ain Sokhna.<br/><br/>Government arrears owed to Egypt’s pharma companies have climbed to EGP 50 bn, Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce’s pharma division said.</p><p>Egypt is exploring the possibility of exporting electricity to Syria through its interconnection link with Jordan, Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat said.</p><p>MPs yesterday gave the greenlight to a EUR 1 bn macro-financial assistance package from the EU, which marks the first phase of a EUR5 bn set of concessional loans running through 2027 as part of a wider EUR7.4 bn package from the EU announced in March.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s PMI edged up for the second month in November, moving closer to the 50.0 mark that separates growth from contraction, recording 49.2 from 49.0 in October, the index was indicative of a marginal decline in business conditions.</p><p>The Ministry of Industry, in cooperation with the CBE, intends to launch a fund to support the productive sectors, especially the industrial sector.</p><p>The Prime Minister said that the government is working to expedite the payment of the remaining dues to the British company “BP”.</p><p>CNG Egypt New Energy Glass Company, a subsidiary of China Glass Holding Group, intends to pump investments worth USD300 million into the TEDA region - Egypt, in the industrial zone of Ain Sokhna.</p><p>The CBE sold USD 980.5 mn worth of one-year, USD-denominated t-bills yesterday, with an average yield of 4.50%, down 0.65 percentage points from the last time the same length bills were auctioned off in June</p><p>Today is the last day for retail investors to grab a piece of United Bank, with the retail offering set to wrap today, before trading kicks off on the EGX. The offering is already 23x oversubscribed as of yesterday, as retail investors jump one of only two IPOs to kick off this year, Amwal Al Ghad reports. </p><p>The government has approved a four-year plan starting next year to expand the production capacity of state-owned EGAL’s Nagaa Hammadi complex, with an eye toward fulfilling local demand and reducing imports of aluminum. </p><p>Ministry of Industry is studying reducing the value of steel billets new license to EGP3 million in order to facilitate acquiring the license.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The recently formed Entrepreneurship Ministerial Committee has announced ambitious plans to increase investments in Egypt’s startups tenfold to USD5 bn in the coming period, through easing market entry among other measures.</p><p>Industry Ministry revealed new information about the government’s plans to localize automotive feeder industries with a USD 360 mn joint tire-manufacturing project between the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) and an unnamed Chinese company, set to be an entire tire manufacturing city in a freezone in Ain Sokhna.<br/><br/>Government arrears owed to Egypt’s pharma companies have climbed to EGP 50 bn, Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce’s pharma division said.</p><p>Egypt is exploring the possibility of exporting electricity to Syria through its interconnection link with Jordan, Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat said.</p><p>MPs yesterday gave the greenlight to a EUR 1 bn macro-financial assistance package from the EU, which marks the first phase of a EUR5 bn set of concessional loans running through 2027 as part of a wider EUR7.4 bn package from the EU announced in March.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s PMI edged up for the second month in November, moving closer to the 50.0 mark that separates growth from contraction, recording 49.2 from 49.0 in October, the index was indicative of a marginal decline in business conditions.</p><p>The Ministry of Industry, in cooperation with the CBE, intends to launch a fund to support the productive sectors, especially the industrial sector.</p><p>The Prime Minister said that the government is working to expedite the payment of the remaining dues to the British company “BP”.</p><p>CNG Egypt New Energy Glass Company, a subsidiary of China Glass Holding Group, intends to pump investments worth USD300 million into the TEDA region - Egypt, in the industrial zone of Ain Sokhna.</p><p>The CBE sold USD 980.5 mn worth of one-year, USD-denominated t-bills yesterday, with an average yield of 4.50%, down 0.65 percentage points from the last time the same length bills were auctioned off in June</p><p>Today is the last day for retail investors to grab a piece of United Bank, with the retail offering set to wrap today, before trading kicks off on the EGX. The offering is already 23x oversubscribed as of yesterday, as retail investors jump one of only two IPOs to kick off this year, Amwal Al Ghad reports. </p><p>The government has approved a four-year plan starting next year to expand the production capacity of state-owned EGAL’s Nagaa Hammadi complex, with an eye toward fulfilling local demand and reducing imports of aluminum. </p><p>Ministry of Industry is studying reducing the value of steel billets new license to EGP3 million in order to facilitate acquiring the license.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Hassan Allam Holding and ADP France have submitted a joint proposal to manage and operate Egyptian airports.</p><p>UAE-based EV infrastructure company Zero Carbon is currently undertaking feasibility studies ahead of a launch in the Egyptian market.</p><p>Egypt is planning to carry on importing liquefied natural gas until the country closes the gap between domestic production and consumption in either 2029 or 2030.</p><p>MPs are expected to give their final approval to a government-drafted cash-based subsidies bill aimed at supporting citizens living under the poverty line.</p><p>MPs are also set to decide on five draft agreements authorizing the Oil Ministry to partner with foreign companies for oil and gas exploration.</p><p>International financial institutions invested nearly USD890 million in Egypt’s private sector during November, with climate finance, SMEs, sustainable tourism, and renewable energy projects.</p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Freezones (GAFI) is working with the World Bank and relevant ministries to develop a national strategy for foreign direct investment from 2025-30, with the complete strategy to be announced in “the coming months”.</p><p>The Central Bank sold EGP60.4 billion worth of three-month t-bills with an average yield of 31.20%, up 0.28 percentage points from its last auction and surpassing the EGP40 billion target.</p><p> </p><p>UAE company Green Coast aims to pump investments worth USD50 million into the Egyptian market over the next three years.</p><p> </p><p>Finance Minister said that EGP10 billion due to pharmaceutical companies will be provided before the end of this year.</p><p> </p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt will issue today one-year treasury bills denominated in foreign currency, worth USD900 million.</p><p> </p><p>Egypt is looking forward to increasing the volume of German investments by 20% during the next year, to reach the range of USD3.6 billion.</p><p>We raised our FV for <b>EFIC</b> from EGP89.00/share to EGP165.91/share and maintain our Overweight recommendation of the stock. <em>EFIC is currently trading at a 2025f PE of 4.7x and EV/EBITDA of 4.0x.</em></p><p>Egypt Gas announced signing the shareholder agreement to establish a company for producing polyethylene pipes with a total capital of EGP340 million. The Swiss company, George Fisher, will hold 74% of the new company, Egypt Gas will hold 25%, and the Emirati Corys company will hold the remaining 1%.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) shareholders voted to postpone the capital increase.</p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP8.11, OW) signed an MoU with <b>CCAP</b> subsidiary, ASEC Automation, to construct the second phase of infrastructure and road networks in Sarai, with investments exceeding EGP580.0 million.</p><p><b>CIRA</b> reported 4Q24 financial results. Bottom line recorded loss of EGP374 million in 4Q23/24. This brought FY23/24 net profit to EGP35.6 million, a decline of 71% YoY.<em> CIRA is currently trading at FY24/25f P/E of 25.2x and EV/EBITDA of 7.6x.</em></p><p><b>DSCW</b> reported 3Q24 results, showing net profit of EGP319 million (+105.1% YoY, -12.9% QoQ). This brought 9M24 net profit to EGP803 million, a growth of 1.9x YoY. <em>DSCW is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 3.2x and EV/EBITDA of 3.6x.</em></p><p><b>OFH</b> reported 3Q24 net loss of EGP1.5 million compared to net profit of EGP26.4 million in 2Q24 and net loss of EGP0.9 million in 3Q23, leading to a 9M24 net income of EGP2.4 million (-96% y/y).</p><p>Banque du Caire recorded a net profit during 9M24 of EGP8.6 billion (+90.2% y/y). </p><p>The National Bank of Egypt recorded a net profit of EGP70.6 billion during 1H24 (+185% y/y). <br/><br/><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hassan Allam Holding and ADP France have submitted a joint proposal to manage and operate Egyptian airports.</p><p>UAE-based EV infrastructure company Zero Carbon is currently undertaking feasibility studies ahead of a launch in the Egyptian market.</p><p>Egypt is planning to carry on importing liquefied natural gas until the country closes the gap between domestic production and consumption in either 2029 or 2030.</p><p>MPs are expected to give their final approval to a government-drafted cash-based subsidies bill aimed at supporting citizens living under the poverty line.</p><p>MPs are also set to decide on five draft agreements authorizing the Oil Ministry to partner with foreign companies for oil and gas exploration.</p><p>International financial institutions invested nearly USD890 million in Egypt’s private sector during November, with climate finance, SMEs, sustainable tourism, and renewable energy projects.</p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Freezones (GAFI) is working with the World Bank and relevant ministries to develop a national strategy for foreign direct investment from 2025-30, with the complete strategy to be announced in “the coming months”.</p><p>The Central Bank sold EGP60.4 billion worth of three-month t-bills with an average yield of 31.20%, up 0.28 percentage points from its last auction and surpassing the EGP40 billion target.</p><p> </p><p>UAE company Green Coast aims to pump investments worth USD50 million into the Egyptian market over the next three years.</p><p> </p><p>Finance Minister said that EGP10 billion due to pharmaceutical companies will be provided before the end of this year.</p><p> </p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt will issue today one-year treasury bills denominated in foreign currency, worth USD900 million.</p><p> </p><p>Egypt is looking forward to increasing the volume of German investments by 20% during the next year, to reach the range of USD3.6 billion.</p><p>We raised our FV for <b>EFIC</b> from EGP89.00/share to EGP165.91/share and maintain our Overweight recommendation of the stock. <em>EFIC is currently trading at a 2025f PE of 4.7x and EV/EBITDA of 4.0x.</em></p><p>Egypt Gas announced signing the shareholder agreement to establish a company for producing polyethylene pipes with a total capital of EGP340 million. The Swiss company, George Fisher, will hold 74% of the new company, Egypt Gas will hold 25%, and the Emirati Corys company will hold the remaining 1%.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) shareholders voted to postpone the capital increase.</p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP8.11, OW) signed an MoU with <b>CCAP</b> subsidiary, ASEC Automation, to construct the second phase of infrastructure and road networks in Sarai, with investments exceeding EGP580.0 million.</p><p><b>CIRA</b> reported 4Q24 financial results. Bottom line recorded loss of EGP374 million in 4Q23/24. This brought FY23/24 net profit to EGP35.6 million, a decline of 71% YoY.<em> CIRA is currently trading at FY24/25f P/E of 25.2x and EV/EBITDA of 7.6x.</em></p><p><b>DSCW</b> reported 3Q24 results, showing net profit of EGP319 million (+105.1% YoY, -12.9% QoQ). This brought 9M24 net profit to EGP803 million, a growth of 1.9x YoY. <em>DSCW is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 3.2x and EV/EBITDA of 3.6x.</em></p><p><b>OFH</b> reported 3Q24 net loss of EGP1.5 million compared to net profit of EGP26.4 million in 2Q24 and net loss of EGP0.9 million in 3Q23, leading to a 9M24 net income of EGP2.4 million (-96% y/y).</p><p>Banque du Caire recorded a net profit during 9M24 of EGP8.6 billion (+90.2% y/y). </p><p>The National Bank of Egypt recorded a net profit of EGP70.6 billion during 1H24 (+185% y/y). <br/><br/><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[German companies are mulling several investments in Egypt, including: A EUR 1 billion direct reduced iron factory.A EUR 30 million flame-resistant material factory.A EUR 5 million first phase of a bicycle parts factory. Auto parts factory in Egypt.China Glass Holding subsidiary CNG Egypt New Energy Glass kicked off construction work on a USD300 million glass factory. The ro-ro shipping line connecting Damietta Port with Italy’s Port kicked off operations on Thursday with its first shipme...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>German companies are mulling several investments in Egypt, including:</p><ul><li>A EUR 1 billion direct reduced iron factory.</li><li>A EUR 30 million flame-resistant material factory.</li><li>A EUR 5 million first phase of a bicycle parts factory. </li><li>Auto parts factory in Egypt.</li></ul><p>China Glass Holding subsidiary CNG Egypt New Energy Glass kicked off construction work on a USD300 million glass factory.</p><p>The ro-ro shipping line connecting Damietta Port with Italy’s Port kicked off operations on Thursday with its first shipment setting sail. </p><p>Net foreign assets in the Egyptian banking system fell to USD9.2 billion by the end of October, down from USD10.31 billion in September.</p><p>The Cabinet approved the creation of a desert land development chamber under the Federation of Egyptian Industries. </p><p>MPs are set to discuss and vote on a draft cash-based subsidies bill today that aims to give cash-based subsidies to citizens under the poverty line without access to social insurance.</p><p>The CBE sold EGP47.0 billion worth of the bills, surpassing its EGP35.0 billion target, at 30.86%, 0.27% higher than their last auction. </p><p>Minister of Finance announced that Egypt is set to issue a sovereign sukuk denominated local currency. The issuance is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025.</p><p>Prime Minister said that the government will not repeat previous mistaken policies of keeping the exchange rate static on the assumption that a fixed rate demonstrates stability. </p><p>The Supreme Council for Investment is preparing to issue new decisions aimed at empowering the private sector in strategic projects that the government seeks to expand during the coming period. </p><p>Egypt has reopened fish exports to the EU after a three-year freeze.</p><p>We maintain our overweight recommendation of <b>EKHO</b> at a downgraded FV of USD1.19/share. Despite the outstanding risks represented in further currency depreciation and downward pressure on global prices or lag in local repricing, EKHO is exerting efforts to withstand such risks. <em>EKHO is currently trading at a FY25f PE of 5.0x and EV/EBITDA of 3.7x.</em></p><p><b>EFIC</b> released 3Q24 consolidated financial results. Net income grew 569% YoY (+49% QoQ) to EGP535 million, bringing 9M24 net income to EGP1.3 billion (+157% YoY). <em>EFIC is currently trading at a 2025f PE of 7.3x and EV/EBITDA of 4.7x.</em></p><p><b>CANA</b> has exited from investments in four entities worth EGP142 million.The total value of the bank&apos;s investment portfolio in September 2024 amounted to about EGP2.8 billion, compared to about EGP1.9 billion at the end of 2023.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s commercial bank Bank NXT partnered with global payment solutions firm Mindgate Solutions to launch a new digital platform for corporate clients.</p><p><b>CICH</b> and Compass received FRA approval to launch the C3 Capital Fund targeting EGP3 billion. </p><p><b>HRHO</b> has finished its role in advising Maarif Education on its takeover of Ibn Khaldoun Education.<b> </b></p><p>MNOs are set to launch eSIM cards before the end of 2024. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>German companies are mulling several investments in Egypt, including:</p><ul><li>A EUR 1 billion direct reduced iron factory.</li><li>A EUR 30 million flame-resistant material factory.</li><li>A EUR 5 million first phase of a bicycle parts factory. </li><li>Auto parts factory in Egypt.</li></ul><p>China Glass Holding subsidiary CNG Egypt New Energy Glass kicked off construction work on a USD300 million glass factory.</p><p>The ro-ro shipping line connecting Damietta Port with Italy’s Port kicked off operations on Thursday with its first shipment setting sail. </p><p>Net foreign assets in the Egyptian banking system fell to USD9.2 billion by the end of October, down from USD10.31 billion in September.</p><p>The Cabinet approved the creation of a desert land development chamber under the Federation of Egyptian Industries. </p><p>MPs are set to discuss and vote on a draft cash-based subsidies bill today that aims to give cash-based subsidies to citizens under the poverty line without access to social insurance.</p><p>The CBE sold EGP47.0 billion worth of the bills, surpassing its EGP35.0 billion target, at 30.86%, 0.27% higher than their last auction. </p><p>Minister of Finance announced that Egypt is set to issue a sovereign sukuk denominated local currency. The issuance is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025.</p><p>Prime Minister said that the government will not repeat previous mistaken policies of keeping the exchange rate static on the assumption that a fixed rate demonstrates stability. </p><p>The Supreme Council for Investment is preparing to issue new decisions aimed at empowering the private sector in strategic projects that the government seeks to expand during the coming period. </p><p>Egypt has reopened fish exports to the EU after a three-year freeze.</p><p>We maintain our overweight recommendation of <b>EKHO</b> at a downgraded FV of USD1.19/share. Despite the outstanding risks represented in further currency depreciation and downward pressure on global prices or lag in local repricing, EKHO is exerting efforts to withstand such risks. <em>EKHO is currently trading at a FY25f PE of 5.0x and EV/EBITDA of 3.7x.</em></p><p><b>EFIC</b> released 3Q24 consolidated financial results. Net income grew 569% YoY (+49% QoQ) to EGP535 million, bringing 9M24 net income to EGP1.3 billion (+157% YoY). <em>EFIC is currently trading at a 2025f PE of 7.3x and EV/EBITDA of 4.7x.</em></p><p><b>CANA</b> has exited from investments in four entities worth EGP142 million.The total value of the bank&apos;s investment portfolio in September 2024 amounted to about EGP2.8 billion, compared to about EGP1.9 billion at the end of 2023.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s commercial bank Bank NXT partnered with global payment solutions firm Mindgate Solutions to launch a new digital platform for corporate clients.</p><p><b>CICH</b> and Compass received FRA approval to launch the C3 Capital Fund targeting EGP3 billion. </p><p><b>HRHO</b> has finished its role in advising Maarif Education on its takeover of Ibn Khaldoun Education.<b> </b></p><p>MNOs are set to launch eSIM cards before the end of 2024. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A “very important” Qatari real estate project on the North Coast is in the works, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said. The Gulf nation is also looking into investments into the North Coast’s tourism and hospitality sectors, according to Madbouly, who added that they will soon present Qatar with a list of relevant investments that may be of interest in Greater Cairo and the new capital. The government has temporarily suspended the local cotton trading system on the back of pricing issues that...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A “very important” Qatari real estate project on the North Coast is in the works, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said. The Gulf nation is also looking into investments into the North Coast’s tourism and hospitality sectors, according to Madbouly, who added that they will soon present Qatar with a list of relevant investments that may be of interest in Greater Cairo and the new capital.</p><p>The government has temporarily suspended the local cotton trading system on the back of pricing issues that have crippled the industry this season, sector sources said. The crisis stems from guaranteed prices for farmers set by the government that significantly exceed the crop’s current global market value, making it difficult to trade locally or internationally.</p><p>Passenger car imports were up 43.3% y-o-y in 8M 2024 toUSD 1.5 bn, according to data released by state statistics agency Capmas.</p><p>A Russian trade mission, featuring representatives from 14 companies, will visit Egypt on 4-5 December, a source at the Russian Export Center said. The mission will include representatives from construction, technology, and urban development companies who will conduct meetings with local players.</p><p>The CBE intends to issue USD treasury bills ranging between USD900 million and USD1 billion next week, sources said.</p><p>We conducted a preliminary analysis of the United Bank IPO to evaluate how its pricing compares to other listed banks. The private offering was covered 6x and the final offering price was set at EGP13.85 per share which values the bank at EGP15.24 billion.  We believe the bank is being offered at fair multiples, without any investor discount or potential for significant upside in the near term, compared to the current sector distressed multiples. </p><p>A recent report from Fitch Solutions predicted that the banking sector would continue to deliver a strong performance until 2025. </p><p>BM consumer finance firm, Sohoula, aims for a second securitization bond issuance deal next year of EGP1 billion, after completing the first issuance amounting to EGP478 million to reach the full integrated program aim of a total amount of EGP3.5 billion.</p><p>The Madbouly government has reached an agreement with Norwegian renewables developer Scatec partially pay for the electricity purchased under the 25-year power purchase agreement inked with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company for its planned 1 GW solar and 100-200 MWh battery storage hybrid project in local currency. <em>We note that the project should generate electricity for </em><b><em>EGAL’s</em></b><em> industrial complex in Nagaa Hammadi.</em></p><p>Local firm Treegas has signed a MoU with Czech company HPC that will see the firms establish a factory to localize the manufacturing and filling of fiberglass LPG cylinders in the Sokhna Industrial Zone, with planned investments of EUR10 million split over two phases.<b> </b></p><p>The government has launched its National Strategy for the Localization of Vaccine Manufacturing, according to a statement from the Health Ministry. The strategy will involve long term contracts to secure a stable market for local vaccine manufacturers.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A “very important” Qatari real estate project on the North Coast is in the works, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said. The Gulf nation is also looking into investments into the North Coast’s tourism and hospitality sectors, according to Madbouly, who added that they will soon present Qatar with a list of relevant investments that may be of interest in Greater Cairo and the new capital.</p><p>The government has temporarily suspended the local cotton trading system on the back of pricing issues that have crippled the industry this season, sector sources said. The crisis stems from guaranteed prices for farmers set by the government that significantly exceed the crop’s current global market value, making it difficult to trade locally or internationally.</p><p>Passenger car imports were up 43.3% y-o-y in 8M 2024 toUSD 1.5 bn, according to data released by state statistics agency Capmas.</p><p>A Russian trade mission, featuring representatives from 14 companies, will visit Egypt on 4-5 December, a source at the Russian Export Center said. The mission will include representatives from construction, technology, and urban development companies who will conduct meetings with local players.</p><p>The CBE intends to issue USD treasury bills ranging between USD900 million and USD1 billion next week, sources said.</p><p>We conducted a preliminary analysis of the United Bank IPO to evaluate how its pricing compares to other listed banks. The private offering was covered 6x and the final offering price was set at EGP13.85 per share which values the bank at EGP15.24 billion.  We believe the bank is being offered at fair multiples, without any investor discount or potential for significant upside in the near term, compared to the current sector distressed multiples. </p><p>A recent report from Fitch Solutions predicted that the banking sector would continue to deliver a strong performance until 2025. </p><p>BM consumer finance firm, Sohoula, aims for a second securitization bond issuance deal next year of EGP1 billion, after completing the first issuance amounting to EGP478 million to reach the full integrated program aim of a total amount of EGP3.5 billion.</p><p>The Madbouly government has reached an agreement with Norwegian renewables developer Scatec partially pay for the electricity purchased under the 25-year power purchase agreement inked with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company for its planned 1 GW solar and 100-200 MWh battery storage hybrid project in local currency. <em>We note that the project should generate electricity for </em><b><em>EGAL’s</em></b><em> industrial complex in Nagaa Hammadi.</em></p><p>Local firm Treegas has signed a MoU with Czech company HPC that will see the firms establish a factory to localize the manufacturing and filling of fiberglass LPG cylinders in the Sokhna Industrial Zone, with planned investments of EUR10 million split over two phases.<b> </b></p><p>The government has launched its National Strategy for the Localization of Vaccine Manufacturing, according to a statement from the Health Ministry. The strategy will involve long term contracts to secure a stable market for local vaccine manufacturers.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* The government is planning to issue its first EGP-denominated sovereign sukuk in the domestic market in the next fiscal year. The government is planning to localize 50% of all vaccine production by 2030. There will then be efforts to increase this to 75% by 2035 and full self-sufficiency by 2040. The government has allocated a total of EGP10 billion to settle a significant portion of debts owed to pharma and medical supplies companies, to be paid over the next th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The government is planning to issue its first EGP-denominated sovereign sukuk in the domestic market in the next fiscal year.</p><p>The government is planning to localize 50% of all vaccine production by 2030. There will then be efforts to increase this to 75% by 2035 and full self-sufficiency by 2040.</p><p>The government has allocated a total of EGP10 billion to settle a significant portion of debts owed to pharma and medical supplies companies, to be paid over the next three weeks.</p><p>Egypt is looking to raise the industrial sector’s contribution to the country’s total GDP to 20-30% from its current 14%. Also the government is planning to up the local component ratio in the industrial sector to 70-80%, up from no more than 40-50% at the moment.</p><p>The CBE sold EGP443 million worth of 3-year, fixed-rate, EGP-denominated treasury bonds in Monday’s auction at a weighted average yield of 24.1%.</p><p>The Supreme Committee for Partnership Affairs decided to put forward 12 projects in water treatment, sewage, and electricity networks, to be implemented in partnership with the private sector.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum continues to secure Egypt’s needs for natural gas during the summer months by continuing to import LNG via gasification ships to secure the equivalent of 1 bcf per day throughout the summer period.</p><p>We raised our FV of <b>ORAS</b> to EGP425.00/share (USD8.50/share), up from the previous EGP344.18/share (USD7.38/share), implying an upside potential of 43% while maintaining our Overweight recommendation. Our updated valuation model factors in the preliminary estimate of impact of the development of the mega project, Ras El-Hekma, rolling over the model and updating our macro assumptions, and assuming a 50% of the estimated maximum claim of USD311 million that could be imposed on ORAS in Sidra’s arbitration case. ORAS is currently trading at FY25e PE of 5.1x. </p><p><b>ESRS</b> stated that the transformer of meltshop No. 2 of Ezz Flat Steel Company (EFS), Suez, a subsidiary, suffered a major malfunction. The repair period is expected to extend for approximately 9 months. This should have a negative impact on ESRS where its production levels will return back to pre-2023 levels to around 5.4 million tons of finished products, down from the current 7.0 million tons. Negotiations should be taking place with the insurance company regarding the amount of compensation. We expect FY25 revenue and bottom line to drop by 10-12% below our estimates for the year as a result of the meltshop suspension.</p><p><b>SVCE</b> reported 9M24 losses amounting to EGP237.5 million, compared to 9M23 net loss of EGP63.1 million, despite an 86% YoY spike in revenue to EGP1.1 billion.</p><p><b>United Bank</b> retail placement is set to begin later today and run until 3 December. </p><p><b>EFIH</b> and Africa-focused digital solutions company Cassava Technologies signed an agreement that will see the two firms identify areas for collaboration and joint expansion in Egypt and Africa.</p><p><b>MFPC</b> targets finalizing two green hydrogen projects and expanding the company&apos;s capacity of urea in 2027 with total investments worth USD400 million. </p><p>Flydubai will start offering daily direct flights between Dubai International Airport and Alamein International Airport starting next summer. The route will operate between 21 June and 7 September.</p><p>Hotels in Luxor raised prices by 33-50% y/y in November 2024. Occupancy rate in Luxor in November 2024 increased to 80% from 65% in November 2023.</p><p>Al Mansour Automotive is partnering with China’s state-owned SAIC and another unnamed partner to establish a factory for assembling both traditional and electric cars for SAIC-owned brand MG in Egypt. The factory is expected to begin production within the next two years.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The government is planning to issue its first EGP-denominated sovereign sukuk in the domestic market in the next fiscal year.</p><p>The government is planning to localize 50% of all vaccine production by 2030. There will then be efforts to increase this to 75% by 2035 and full self-sufficiency by 2040.</p><p>The government has allocated a total of EGP10 billion to settle a significant portion of debts owed to pharma and medical supplies companies, to be paid over the next three weeks.</p><p>Egypt is looking to raise the industrial sector’s contribution to the country’s total GDP to 20-30% from its current 14%. Also the government is planning to up the local component ratio in the industrial sector to 70-80%, up from no more than 40-50% at the moment.</p><p>The CBE sold EGP443 million worth of 3-year, fixed-rate, EGP-denominated treasury bonds in Monday’s auction at a weighted average yield of 24.1%.</p><p>The Supreme Committee for Partnership Affairs decided to put forward 12 projects in water treatment, sewage, and electricity networks, to be implemented in partnership with the private sector.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum continues to secure Egypt’s needs for natural gas during the summer months by continuing to import LNG via gasification ships to secure the equivalent of 1 bcf per day throughout the summer period.</p><p>We raised our FV of <b>ORAS</b> to EGP425.00/share (USD8.50/share), up from the previous EGP344.18/share (USD7.38/share), implying an upside potential of 43% while maintaining our Overweight recommendation. Our updated valuation model factors in the preliminary estimate of impact of the development of the mega project, Ras El-Hekma, rolling over the model and updating our macro assumptions, and assuming a 50% of the estimated maximum claim of USD311 million that could be imposed on ORAS in Sidra’s arbitration case. ORAS is currently trading at FY25e PE of 5.1x. </p><p><b>ESRS</b> stated that the transformer of meltshop No. 2 of Ezz Flat Steel Company (EFS), Suez, a subsidiary, suffered a major malfunction. The repair period is expected to extend for approximately 9 months. This should have a negative impact on ESRS where its production levels will return back to pre-2023 levels to around 5.4 million tons of finished products, down from the current 7.0 million tons. Negotiations should be taking place with the insurance company regarding the amount of compensation. We expect FY25 revenue and bottom line to drop by 10-12% below our estimates for the year as a result of the meltshop suspension.</p><p><b>SVCE</b> reported 9M24 losses amounting to EGP237.5 million, compared to 9M23 net loss of EGP63.1 million, despite an 86% YoY spike in revenue to EGP1.1 billion.</p><p><b>United Bank</b> retail placement is set to begin later today and run until 3 December. </p><p><b>EFIH</b> and Africa-focused digital solutions company Cassava Technologies signed an agreement that will see the two firms identify areas for collaboration and joint expansion in Egypt and Africa.</p><p><b>MFPC</b> targets finalizing two green hydrogen projects and expanding the company&apos;s capacity of urea in 2027 with total investments worth USD400 million. </p><p>Flydubai will start offering daily direct flights between Dubai International Airport and Alamein International Airport starting next summer. The route will operate between 21 June and 7 September.</p><p>Hotels in Luxor raised prices by 33-50% y/y in November 2024. Occupancy rate in Luxor in November 2024 increased to 80% from 65% in November 2023.</p><p>Al Mansour Automotive is partnering with China’s state-owned SAIC and another unnamed partner to establish a factory for assembling both traditional and electric cars for SAIC-owned brand MG in Egypt. The factory is expected to begin production within the next two years.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government is mulling a permanent exemption for factories from property taxes and either raising the residential tax exemption cap or doing away with it altogether for first homes, Deputy Finance Minister said. Remittances from Egyptians working abroad more than doubled YoY in September to hit USD2.7 bn. The CBE sold EGP75.2 bn worth of t-bills with record average yields of 30.9% for three-month bills, 30.6% for six-month bills, 28.4% for nine-month bills, and 26.2% for year-long bills. T...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government is mulling a permanent exemption for factories from property taxes and either raising the residential tax exemption cap or doing away with it altogether for first homes, Deputy Finance Minister said.</p><p>Remittances from Egyptians working abroad more than doubled YoY in September to hit USD2.7 bn.</p><p>The CBE sold EGP75.2 bn worth of t-bills with record average yields of 30.9% for three-month bills, 30.6% for six-month bills, 28.4% for nine-month bills, and 26.2% for year-long bills.</p><p>Tax revenues grew by 41% during the period July through October, compared to the same period of the previous year, the head of the Egyptian Tax Authority said.</p><p>A consortium of Chinese investors and the private and government sectors in Egypt seek to establish an integrated agricultural complex on an area of one million acres in the New Valley Governorate, with investments estimated at about USD7 billion.</p><p><b>EFID</b> reported 3Q24 financials with attributable net profit recording EGP362 million in 3Q24 (-16.0% YoY, +13.7% QoQ), bringing 9M bottom line to EGP1,120 million (-6.0% YoY). <em>EFID is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 9.4x and EV/EBITD of 6.9x.</em></p><p><b>United Bank</b>’s private placement that wrapped yesterday was 6x oversubscribed. Retail investors will soon get their chance to buy up a piece of United Bank in the offering’s retail placement set to begin tomorrow and run until 3 December. </p><p><b>CICH</b>&apos;s consumer finance firm, Sohoula, announces the completion of its first securitization bond issuance deal for BM Lease amounting to EGP478 million.</p><p>Saudi Arabia’s National Security Services Company (SAFE) will provide <b>EFIH</b> with comprehensive and secure security system for digital payments under an MoU inked between two sides during Cairo ICT. </p><p>Polish renewables player ‘Hynfra’ announced its plans to set up a USD10.6 billion green ammonia facility in Egypt with production capacity of 1 million tons per year, according to a statement from the General Authority for Investment (GAFI). The first phase of the project is set to be up and running by 2030, which will cost some USD1.6 billion and have a production capacity of 100k tons of green ammonia per year. </p><p>UK oil and gas giant ‘Shell’ will boost its natural gas production by 170 million cubic feet per day by the end of December, according to Asharq Business. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government is mulling a permanent exemption for factories from property taxes and either raising the residential tax exemption cap or doing away with it altogether for first homes, Deputy Finance Minister said.</p><p>Remittances from Egyptians working abroad more than doubled YoY in September to hit USD2.7 bn.</p><p>The CBE sold EGP75.2 bn worth of t-bills with record average yields of 30.9% for three-month bills, 30.6% for six-month bills, 28.4% for nine-month bills, and 26.2% for year-long bills.</p><p>Tax revenues grew by 41% during the period July through October, compared to the same period of the previous year, the head of the Egyptian Tax Authority said.</p><p>A consortium of Chinese investors and the private and government sectors in Egypt seek to establish an integrated agricultural complex on an area of one million acres in the New Valley Governorate, with investments estimated at about USD7 billion.</p><p><b>EFID</b> reported 3Q24 financials with attributable net profit recording EGP362 million in 3Q24 (-16.0% YoY, +13.7% QoQ), bringing 9M bottom line to EGP1,120 million (-6.0% YoY). <em>EFID is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 9.4x and EV/EBITD of 6.9x.</em></p><p><b>United Bank</b>’s private placement that wrapped yesterday was 6x oversubscribed. Retail investors will soon get their chance to buy up a piece of United Bank in the offering’s retail placement set to begin tomorrow and run until 3 December. </p><p><b>CICH</b>&apos;s consumer finance firm, Sohoula, announces the completion of its first securitization bond issuance deal for BM Lease amounting to EGP478 million.</p><p>Saudi Arabia’s National Security Services Company (SAFE) will provide <b>EFIH</b> with comprehensive and secure security system for digital payments under an MoU inked between two sides during Cairo ICT. </p><p>Polish renewables player ‘Hynfra’ announced its plans to set up a USD10.6 billion green ammonia facility in Egypt with production capacity of 1 million tons per year, according to a statement from the General Authority for Investment (GAFI). The first phase of the project is set to be up and running by 2030, which will cost some USD1.6 billion and have a production capacity of 100k tons of green ammonia per year. </p><p>UK oil and gas giant ‘Shell’ will boost its natural gas production by 170 million cubic feet per day by the end of December, according to Asharq Business. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Imported mobile phones could be subject to customs and tax fees totaling 37.5%, as part of incoming government regulations to support the country’s mobile phone manufacturing localization efforts. Prime Minister is gearing up to announce “positive news” regarding the airport privatization plan developed with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Infinity Power, UAE’s Masdar, and Hassan Allam Utilities will soon launch a tender for a contractor to carry out their combined 1.2 GW solar p...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Imported mobile phones could be subject to customs and tax fees totaling 37.5%, as part of incoming government regulations to support the country’s mobile phone manufacturing localization efforts.</p><p>Prime Minister is gearing up to announce “positive news” regarding the airport privatization plan developed with the International Finance Corporation (IFC).</p><p>Infinity Power, UAE’s Masdar, and Hassan Allam Utilities will soon launch a tender for a contractor to carry out their combined 1.2 GW solar projects planned for the Dahkla Oasis and Benban plant in Upper Egypt.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum intends to launch an international bid for gold exploration in areas in the Eastern Desert.</p><p>The CBE balances at the International Monetary Fund rose to EGP31.172 billion at the end of October, compared to EGP18.243 billion at the end of September 2024.</p><p>The Egyptian government expects the World Bank to respond in 1Q25 to its request for new financing worth USD250 million in order to implement the state ownership policy.</p><p>Jade Textile Company, a subsidiary of the Turkish Yeshim Group in Egypt, is implementing investment expansions in its factories in Cairo, Ismailia, and Alexandria, with a total investment of USD180 million.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> reported a steady set of results for 3Q24. Net income attributable to shareholders came in at USD21.6 million (+34% YoY, +12% QoQ) in 3Q24. This brought 9M24 bottom line to USD87.0 million, down 24% YoY. <em>ORAS is currently trading at FY25e PE of 5.3x and EV/EBITDA of 1.2x.</em></p><p>United Bank private placement on the EGX will wrap up later today. The offering is reportedly already 3x oversubscribed with still one day left of the placement to go. Retail subscription is starting on Wednesday until 3 December.</p><p>The IFC inked an agreement with <b>COMI</b> that will see it grant the bank some USD150 million in soft financing aimed at supporting COMI’s efforts to promote micro and small and medium-sized enterprises.</p><p><b>BTFH</b>&apos;s platform NEBIT aims to penetrate non-traditional fertilizer activities and agricultural supplements. </p><p>Catalyst Partners Middle East (CPME) made its EGX debut yesterday. The SPAC listed 1 million shares with a nominal value of EGP10/share. </p><p><b>JUFO</b> BoD has initially approved the merge of Elmasreya for Dairy Products Company, Eldawleya Modern Food Industries Company, Egyptian Food Industries Company - EGYFOOD, and Al Marwa Food Industries Company into JUFO based on the book value of these companies according to FY23 financials.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s chemicals and fertilizers exports increased by 5% YoY to USD6.5 billion in 9M24. <br/><br/><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 75.2 | <em>5.80%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 260 | <em>9.20%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 354 | 0.00%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 975 | -0.50%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 960 | -0.50%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 121 | 2.70%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 389 | -4.00%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 8,848 | -0.40%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,597 | -1.20%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,849 | <em>0.00%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 141 | <em>-0.40%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,882 | 1.10%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Imported mobile phones could be subject to customs and tax fees totaling 37.5%, as part of incoming government regulations to support the country’s mobile phone manufacturing localization efforts.</p><p>Prime Minister is gearing up to announce “positive news” regarding the airport privatization plan developed with the International Finance Corporation (IFC).</p><p>Infinity Power, UAE’s Masdar, and Hassan Allam Utilities will soon launch a tender for a contractor to carry out their combined 1.2 GW solar projects planned for the Dahkla Oasis and Benban plant in Upper Egypt.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum intends to launch an international bid for gold exploration in areas in the Eastern Desert.</p><p>The CBE balances at the International Monetary Fund rose to EGP31.172 billion at the end of October, compared to EGP18.243 billion at the end of September 2024.</p><p>The Egyptian government expects the World Bank to respond in 1Q25 to its request for new financing worth USD250 million in order to implement the state ownership policy.</p><p>Jade Textile Company, a subsidiary of the Turkish Yeshim Group in Egypt, is implementing investment expansions in its factories in Cairo, Ismailia, and Alexandria, with a total investment of USD180 million.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> reported a steady set of results for 3Q24. Net income attributable to shareholders came in at USD21.6 million (+34% YoY, +12% QoQ) in 3Q24. This brought 9M24 bottom line to USD87.0 million, down 24% YoY. <em>ORAS is currently trading at FY25e PE of 5.3x and EV/EBITDA of 1.2x.</em></p><p>United Bank private placement on the EGX will wrap up later today. The offering is reportedly already 3x oversubscribed with still one day left of the placement to go. Retail subscription is starting on Wednesday until 3 December.</p><p>The IFC inked an agreement with <b>COMI</b> that will see it grant the bank some USD150 million in soft financing aimed at supporting COMI’s efforts to promote micro and small and medium-sized enterprises.</p><p><b>BTFH</b>&apos;s platform NEBIT aims to penetrate non-traditional fertilizer activities and agricultural supplements. </p><p>Catalyst Partners Middle East (CPME) made its EGX debut yesterday. The SPAC listed 1 million shares with a nominal value of EGP10/share. </p><p><b>JUFO</b> BoD has initially approved the merge of Elmasreya for Dairy Products Company, Eldawleya Modern Food Industries Company, Egyptian Food Industries Company - EGYFOOD, and Al Marwa Food Industries Company into JUFO based on the book value of these companies according to FY23 financials.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s chemicals and fertilizers exports increased by 5% YoY to USD6.5 billion in 9M24. <br/><br/><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 75.2 | <em>5.80%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 260 | <em>9.20%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 354 | 0.00%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 975 | -0.50%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 960 | -0.50%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 121 | 2.70%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 389 | -4.00%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 8,848 | -0.40%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,597 | -1.20%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,849 | <em>0.00%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 141 | <em>-0.40%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,882 | 1.10%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p> In line with our expectation, the CBE left interest rates unchanged after its MPC Committee met on Thursday. </p><p>A coalition of Chinese companies has been established to develop a 1 million feddan integrated farming zone in the New Valley Governorate.  </p><p>Planning and International Cooperation Minister Rania Al Mashat met with a delegation from the European Union to discuss unlocking EUR1.8 billion in investment guarantees from the bloc.</p><p>The government is planning to slash customs clearance times to two days by 2025, Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib said.</p><p>The Senate will vote on a bill that aims to tighten restrictions on those aiming to join the importers registry, stipulating that those aiming to join the register should have a capital of at least EGP500k, and for limited liability companies to have a paid up capital of at least EGP2 million. </p><p>A group of Saudi families intend to pump investments of USD150 million into the Egyptian market in the coming period, according to the head of Business City Group, an investment advisory company.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) signed a land usufruct agreement with <b>ORAS </b>subsidiary, Orascom Industrial Parks, for its already announced EGP13 billion integrated industrial complex planned for the Sokhna Industrial Zone. </p><p>A consortium of international institutions is to provide some USD106 million in new funding to the Red Sea Wind Energy (RSWE) — a JV between <b>ORAS</b>, France’s Engie, and Japan’s Toyota Tsusho/Eurus Energy. </p><p><b>PHDC</b> and Marriott International signed an agreement to establish The Ritz-Carlton Residences. </p><p><b>CCAP</b> sent a release concerning an administrative seizure by the Egyptian Customs Authority on ERC for a total amount of EGP379 million representing tax differences and customs duties due for 15 customs declarations, in addition to additional added tax (VAT ). In conclusion, the negotiations between the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and the Customs Authority on 20 November 2024 successfully led to the Customs Authority lifting the administrative seizure.</p><p>A consortium of local banks is currently studying a USD100 million syndicated loan for the Egyptian Bioethanol Company (EBIOL) to build its bioethanol factory in Damietta with a capacity of 100k tons per year. <em>We note that </em><b><em>SKPC</em></b><em> owns 7.5% of EBIOL.</em></p><p>We updated our FV of <b>PHAR</b> to EGP63.25/share and maintain Overweight.</p><p><b>PHAR</b>’s USD100 million biopharma factory is set to launch operations in 1Q25, according to a Health Ministry statement. The factory aims to localize the production of biologics and biopharmaceuticals both in terms of their final products and as active ingredients.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s commercial bank, Bank NXT, signed a cooperation protocol with the Urban Development Fund (UDF) to provide mortgage financing to individuals purchasing UDF units in governorates across the country. </p><p>National Investment Bank (NIB) sold almost its full stake of 9.99% in <b>MBSC</b> in a deal worth EGP287.3 million. NIB sold 6.11 million shares at a price of EGP47.00/share.</p><p>A number of car agents are negotiating with El Nasr Automotive to use its production lines to locally assemble some of their models during the coming period. </p><p>The contracts of beet sugar producing companies recorded an increase during the current season, supported by an increase in the cultivated area of beets by 16% since the start of the planting season last August until 10 November.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> In line with our expectation, the CBE left interest rates unchanged after its MPC Committee met on Thursday. </p><p>A coalition of Chinese companies has been established to develop a 1 million feddan integrated farming zone in the New Valley Governorate.  </p><p>Planning and International Cooperation Minister Rania Al Mashat met with a delegation from the European Union to discuss unlocking EUR1.8 billion in investment guarantees from the bloc.</p><p>The government is planning to slash customs clearance times to two days by 2025, Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib said.</p><p>The Senate will vote on a bill that aims to tighten restrictions on those aiming to join the importers registry, stipulating that those aiming to join the register should have a capital of at least EGP500k, and for limited liability companies to have a paid up capital of at least EGP2 million. </p><p>A group of Saudi families intend to pump investments of USD150 million into the Egyptian market in the coming period, according to the head of Business City Group, an investment advisory company.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) signed a land usufruct agreement with <b>ORAS </b>subsidiary, Orascom Industrial Parks, for its already announced EGP13 billion integrated industrial complex planned for the Sokhna Industrial Zone. </p><p>A consortium of international institutions is to provide some USD106 million in new funding to the Red Sea Wind Energy (RSWE) — a JV between <b>ORAS</b>, France’s Engie, and Japan’s Toyota Tsusho/Eurus Energy. </p><p><b>PHDC</b> and Marriott International signed an agreement to establish The Ritz-Carlton Residences. </p><p><b>CCAP</b> sent a release concerning an administrative seizure by the Egyptian Customs Authority on ERC for a total amount of EGP379 million representing tax differences and customs duties due for 15 customs declarations, in addition to additional added tax (VAT ). In conclusion, the negotiations between the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and the Customs Authority on 20 November 2024 successfully led to the Customs Authority lifting the administrative seizure.</p><p>A consortium of local banks is currently studying a USD100 million syndicated loan for the Egyptian Bioethanol Company (EBIOL) to build its bioethanol factory in Damietta with a capacity of 100k tons per year. <em>We note that </em><b><em>SKPC</em></b><em> owns 7.5% of EBIOL.</em></p><p>We updated our FV of <b>PHAR</b> to EGP63.25/share and maintain Overweight.</p><p><b>PHAR</b>’s USD100 million biopharma factory is set to launch operations in 1Q25, according to a Health Ministry statement. The factory aims to localize the production of biologics and biopharmaceuticals both in terms of their final products and as active ingredients.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s commercial bank, Bank NXT, signed a cooperation protocol with the Urban Development Fund (UDF) to provide mortgage financing to individuals purchasing UDF units in governorates across the country. </p><p>National Investment Bank (NIB) sold almost its full stake of 9.99% in <b>MBSC</b> in a deal worth EGP287.3 million. NIB sold 6.11 million shares at a price of EGP47.00/share.</p><p>A number of car agents are negotiating with El Nasr Automotive to use its production lines to locally assemble some of their models during the coming period. </p><p>The contracts of beet sugar producing companies recorded an increase during the current season, supported by an increase in the cultivated area of beets by 16% since the start of the planting season last August until 10 November.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE's MPC is scheduled to meet today. We remind you that we expect the CBE to prefer to hold rates unchanged in today’s meeting due to persistent inflationary pressures, among other factors. Senior private and public sector figures from Egypt and the UAE inked numerous investments: Cabinet greenlit two power purchase agreements for two separate solar projects for a consortium made up of the UAE’s Masdar, Hassan Allam Utilities, and Infinity Power. Cabinet approved a draft decision to esta...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE&apos;s MPC is scheduled to meet today. We remind you that we expect the CBE to prefer to hold rates unchanged in today’s meeting due to persistent inflationary pressures, among other factors.</p><p>Senior private and public sector figures from Egypt and the UAE inked numerous investments:</p><p>Cabinet greenlit two power purchase agreements for two separate solar projects for a consortium made up of the UAE’s Masdar, Hassan Allam Utilities, and Infinity Power.</p><p>Cabinet approved a draft decision to establish a USD10 million private freezone for ready-made garments in Sadat City. </p><p>Sources in the Ministry of Electricity revealed that USD3.5 billion are expected as investments in the renewable energy plant project located in Zaafrana.</p><p>Egypt’s fourth IMF review is set to wrap by tomorrow, with only procedural stages left before the Fund’s Executive Board formally greenlights the decision that will unlock USD1.3 billion in financing. </p><p>Sources said that although the Suez Canal Authority’s contributions to the state coffers plummeted 92% y-o-y to EGP1.0 billion in the first quarter of FY24-25, the shortfall was partially offset by a 108% surge in revenues from special funds.</p><p>Turkish Investment group Erciyas Holding is looking to establish a USD60 million oil, natural gas, and water pipelines factory in Egypt.</p><p>Turkish clothing manufacturer Eroglu Holding has broken ground on its USD51 million garments factory in the Qantara West Industrial Zone.</p><p>The government is getting ready to launch the EGP115 billion second phase of the universal health insurance system in the next fiscal year.</p><p>Egypt may need to seek alternatives to Russian wheat, as Russian farmers are turning their backs against the grain, saying they will sow less wheat in favor of higher-margin crops like peas, lentils, and sunflowers, Reuters reports. </p><p><b>HRHO</b> 3Q24 net profit after tax and minority interest recorded EGP697 million (-12% q/q, +76% y/y), bringing 9M24 attributable bottom line to EGP3,309 million (+97% y/y). <em>The company is currently trading at 7.7x P/E25 and 0.9x P/B25.</em></p><p>The coverage rate of the private offering of <b>United Bank</b> on the EGX reached 1.06 times yesterday, Wednesday, on the first day of opening the subscription door, which lasts for five days, while the public subscription starts on November 27 until December 3.</p><p>ValU Consumer Finance Company’s financing recorded EGP1 billion during the first half of November, which witnessed the White Friday offers, according to Walid Hassouna, the company’s CEO. </p><p><b>CANA</b> and Mint Real Estate Assets, a joint venture between Al Ahly Sabbour and the National Bank of Egypt, have set up a new real estate development company called Anchors for Real Estate Development. </p><p><b>CCAP</b>’s consolidated revenue grew 64% YoY to EGP38.2 billion in 2Q24 supported by solid performances across all subsidiaries. However, the Group’s net loss expanded by 255% YoY to EGP1.4 billion during the quarter as a result of an increase in non-operating expenses, including revaluation of Allied Corp and TAQA Arabia shares, as well as legal costs associated with the restructuring and settlement of bank debt.</p><p><b>ECAP</b> released weak 3Q24 financial results, with net profit dropping to only EGP2.6 million (-96% YoY, -97% QoQ) on the back of a contraction in operating margins, a surge in net interest expense, along with a FX loss of EGP32.8 million. <em>The stock is trading at FY25e P/E of 6.4x.</em></p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is set to provide some USD21.3 million in new funding to the Red Sea Wind Energy (RSWE) — a JV between <b>ORAS</b>, France’s Engie, and Japan’s Toyota Tsusho/Eurus Energy. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE&apos;s MPC is scheduled to meet today. We remind you that we expect the CBE to prefer to hold rates unchanged in today’s meeting due to persistent inflationary pressures, among other factors.</p><p>Senior private and public sector figures from Egypt and the UAE inked numerous investments:</p><p>Cabinet greenlit two power purchase agreements for two separate solar projects for a consortium made up of the UAE’s Masdar, Hassan Allam Utilities, and Infinity Power.</p><p>Cabinet approved a draft decision to establish a USD10 million private freezone for ready-made garments in Sadat City. </p><p>Sources in the Ministry of Electricity revealed that USD3.5 billion are expected as investments in the renewable energy plant project located in Zaafrana.</p><p>Egypt’s fourth IMF review is set to wrap by tomorrow, with only procedural stages left before the Fund’s Executive Board formally greenlights the decision that will unlock USD1.3 billion in financing. </p><p>Sources said that although the Suez Canal Authority’s contributions to the state coffers plummeted 92% y-o-y to EGP1.0 billion in the first quarter of FY24-25, the shortfall was partially offset by a 108% surge in revenues from special funds.</p><p>Turkish Investment group Erciyas Holding is looking to establish a USD60 million oil, natural gas, and water pipelines factory in Egypt.</p><p>Turkish clothing manufacturer Eroglu Holding has broken ground on its USD51 million garments factory in the Qantara West Industrial Zone.</p><p>The government is getting ready to launch the EGP115 billion second phase of the universal health insurance system in the next fiscal year.</p><p>Egypt may need to seek alternatives to Russian wheat, as Russian farmers are turning their backs against the grain, saying they will sow less wheat in favor of higher-margin crops like peas, lentils, and sunflowers, Reuters reports. </p><p><b>HRHO</b> 3Q24 net profit after tax and minority interest recorded EGP697 million (-12% q/q, +76% y/y), bringing 9M24 attributable bottom line to EGP3,309 million (+97% y/y). <em>The company is currently trading at 7.7x P/E25 and 0.9x P/B25.</em></p><p>The coverage rate of the private offering of <b>United Bank</b> on the EGX reached 1.06 times yesterday, Wednesday, on the first day of opening the subscription door, which lasts for five days, while the public subscription starts on November 27 until December 3.</p><p>ValU Consumer Finance Company’s financing recorded EGP1 billion during the first half of November, which witnessed the White Friday offers, according to Walid Hassouna, the company’s CEO. </p><p><b>CANA</b> and Mint Real Estate Assets, a joint venture between Al Ahly Sabbour and the National Bank of Egypt, have set up a new real estate development company called Anchors for Real Estate Development. </p><p><b>CCAP</b>’s consolidated revenue grew 64% YoY to EGP38.2 billion in 2Q24 supported by solid performances across all subsidiaries. However, the Group’s net loss expanded by 255% YoY to EGP1.4 billion during the quarter as a result of an increase in non-operating expenses, including revaluation of Allied Corp and TAQA Arabia shares, as well as legal costs associated with the restructuring and settlement of bank debt.</p><p><b>ECAP</b> released weak 3Q24 financial results, with net profit dropping to only EGP2.6 million (-96% YoY, -97% QoQ) on the back of a contraction in operating margins, a surge in net interest expense, along with a FX loss of EGP32.8 million. <em>The stock is trading at FY25e P/E of 6.4x.</em></p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is set to provide some USD21.3 million in new funding to the Red Sea Wind Energy (RSWE) — a JV between <b>ORAS</b>, France’s Engie, and Japan’s Toyota Tsusho/Eurus Energy. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[United Bank will kick off its planned offering on the EGX today. The total offering could see the bank raise up to EGP5.1 bn by floating an equivalent to a 30% stake. The number of tourists visiting Egypt increased during Jan - November 2024 by 4% compared to the same period last year. Egypt's imports of fuel shipments increased to more than USD12.5 billion during 10M2025, compared to USD10.5 billion in the same period last year. EGAS is negotiating long-term agreements to import LNG, moving ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>United Bank will kick off its planned offering on the EGX today. The total offering could see the bank raise up to EGP5.1 bn by floating an equivalent to a 30% stake.</p><p>The number of tourists visiting Egypt increased during Jan - November 2024 by 4% compared to the same period last year.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s imports of fuel shipments increased to more than USD12.5 billion during 10M2025, compared to USD10.5 billion in the same period last year.</p><p>EGAS is negotiating long-term agreements to import LNG, moving away from reliance on global tenders. The move aims to secure gas supplies and protect Egypt from fluctuating spot market prices. Tenders will remain in use, but only for limited imports.</p><p>IFC wants to collaborate with the government on mining materials it thinks will aid local manufacturing. </p><p>The government wants to replace 250k gasoline-fired car engines to ones that run on natural gas. The government will soon start converting its own fleet of vehicles to run on natural gas.</p><p>Al Dahra Egypt, a subsidiary of Emirati agribusiness Al Dahra, is planning on investing some USD 200 mn to add between 80k-90k feddans to its land portfolio over the next five years.</p><p>Abu Dhabi Tourism Investments Company, owned by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, is pumping new investments worth USD100 million to establish the Sofitel Legend Pyramids Hotel.</p><p>The House also greenlit a EUR 1.8 mn grant agreement to support people with disabilities, with Italy set to provide EUR 1.65 mn and the Social Solidarity Ministry providing EUR 181k.</p><p>We updated our FV for <b>POUL</b> to EGP21.29/share and maintain Overweight recommendation. The updated FV factors in:</p><p>1.         Adjusting revenues to new market prices.</p><p>2.         Normalized margins to average at 21.3% through the forecast period. </p><p>3.         Strong cash position.</p><p>4.         New macro assumptions.</p><p>POUL is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 3.3x.</p><p><b>OIH</b> is set to acquire Misr for Entertainment Investments with its non-executive expert directors and independent directors approving the acquisition in principle.</p><p>Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded the credit ratings of four major Egyptian banks. The agency upgraded the ratings of the National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, <b>COMI</b>, and Banque du Caire to B from B- with a stable outlook.</p><p>Al Marakby Steel to invest EGP1.5 billion in the coming five years within the company&apos;s expansion plan and establishing a solar power station. </p><p>Three Chinese companies had injected USD400 million of investments in the sanitary ware sector during the last few months.</p><p>Kempston, specializing in the production of SPC flooring, to launch the first phase of its new factory in Ain Sokhna in 1Q25 with a capacity of 1 million sqm per year. The second phase is planned to be operational by the end of 2025 doubling the capacity to 2 million sqm a year. </p><p>Chinese state-owned auto manufacturer FAW Group is re-entering the Egyptian market in 1Q25 under a partnership with an unnamed new agent.</p><p>Chery International subsidiaries Omoda and Jaecoo are in talks to enter the Egyptian market through a partnership with an unnamed local agent. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>United Bank will kick off its planned offering on the EGX today. The total offering could see the bank raise up to EGP5.1 bn by floating an equivalent to a 30% stake.</p><p>The number of tourists visiting Egypt increased during Jan - November 2024 by 4% compared to the same period last year.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s imports of fuel shipments increased to more than USD12.5 billion during 10M2025, compared to USD10.5 billion in the same period last year.</p><p>EGAS is negotiating long-term agreements to import LNG, moving away from reliance on global tenders. The move aims to secure gas supplies and protect Egypt from fluctuating spot market prices. Tenders will remain in use, but only for limited imports.</p><p>IFC wants to collaborate with the government on mining materials it thinks will aid local manufacturing. </p><p>The government wants to replace 250k gasoline-fired car engines to ones that run on natural gas. The government will soon start converting its own fleet of vehicles to run on natural gas.</p><p>Al Dahra Egypt, a subsidiary of Emirati agribusiness Al Dahra, is planning on investing some USD 200 mn to add between 80k-90k feddans to its land portfolio over the next five years.</p><p>Abu Dhabi Tourism Investments Company, owned by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, is pumping new investments worth USD100 million to establish the Sofitel Legend Pyramids Hotel.</p><p>The House also greenlit a EUR 1.8 mn grant agreement to support people with disabilities, with Italy set to provide EUR 1.65 mn and the Social Solidarity Ministry providing EUR 181k.</p><p>We updated our FV for <b>POUL</b> to EGP21.29/share and maintain Overweight recommendation. The updated FV factors in:</p><p>1.         Adjusting revenues to new market prices.</p><p>2.         Normalized margins to average at 21.3% through the forecast period. </p><p>3.         Strong cash position.</p><p>4.         New macro assumptions.</p><p>POUL is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 3.3x.</p><p><b>OIH</b> is set to acquire Misr for Entertainment Investments with its non-executive expert directors and independent directors approving the acquisition in principle.</p><p>Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded the credit ratings of four major Egyptian banks. The agency upgraded the ratings of the National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, <b>COMI</b>, and Banque du Caire to B from B- with a stable outlook.</p><p>Al Marakby Steel to invest EGP1.5 billion in the coming five years within the company&apos;s expansion plan and establishing a solar power station. </p><p>Three Chinese companies had injected USD400 million of investments in the sanitary ware sector during the last few months.</p><p>Kempston, specializing in the production of SPC flooring, to launch the first phase of its new factory in Ain Sokhna in 1Q25 with a capacity of 1 million sqm per year. The second phase is planned to be operational by the end of 2025 doubling the capacity to 2 million sqm a year. </p><p>Chinese state-owned auto manufacturer FAW Group is re-entering the Egyptian market in 1Q25 under a partnership with an unnamed new agent.</p><p>Chery International subsidiaries Omoda and Jaecoo are in talks to enter the Egyptian market through a partnership with an unnamed local agent. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Hassan Allam Holding inked a memorandum of understanding with Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADQ portfolio company and Ras El Hekma project master developer Modon Holding, in an agreement to cooperate on projects in the “infrastructure, energy, and water and wastewater treatment, and special building” sectors, the companies said in a joint statement.  The CBE payment platform Instapay will start accepting Egypt-bound remittances from Gulf nations before within two months, the bank’s deputy ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p> Hassan Allam Holding inked a memorandum of understanding with Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADQ portfolio company and Ras El Hekma project master developer Modon Holding, in an agreement to cooperate on projects in the “infrastructure, energy, and water and wastewater treatment, and special building” sectors, the companies said in a joint statement. </p><p>The CBE payment platform Instapay will start accepting Egypt-bound remittances from Gulf nations before within two months, the bank’s deputy assistant governor for payment systems and services said. For the time being, transfers will be received in EGP, but opening this up to AED and SAR is being studied. </p><p>The Oil Ministry is in talks with suppliers to postpone LNG shipments from 4Q 2024 to 1Q 2025, a government source said. The shipments are part of the 20 cargoes of LNG that the government bought for USD 907 mn to cover domestic needs between October and December.</p><p>The Readymade Garments Export Council is negotiating with foreign companies from China, Turkey, and Vietnam to establish factories in Egypt, some of which are based on the localization of imported industries. </p><p>We raise our FV of <b>SWDY</b> to EGP75.00/share, up from the previous EGP45.69/share, yet we maintain our Equalweight recommendation given the recent price rally in the stock price. <em>SWDY is trading at FY25e P/E of 10.2x and EV/EBITDA of 5.0x. </em></p><p><b>DOMT</b> reported 3Q24 results, showing a net profit of EGP166.9 million (+63.5% YoY, 90.2% QoQ), with NPM of 6.6% (+1.5pps, +2.3pps QoQ). <em>DOMT is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 13.3x and EV/EBITDA of 7.7x</em></p><p>NTRA has given its preliminary approval to MNOs to increase prices of telecom services (phone calls and internet services) in Egypt.</p><p>Following <b>HELI</b>&apos;s Board approval in August to start procedures to acquire a 770 feddan land plot in Capital Gardens, HELI disclosed that the land plot area is 766 feddans worth EGP12.6 billion, 10% of which has been paid and the rest of which will be paid over six years.</p><p>Al Ahly Sabbour is looking to list around 20-25% of its shares on the EGX.</p><p>The indicative price range for the United Bank IPO, set between EGP 12.70 and EGP 15.60 per share, suggests significant upside potential within the sector, valuing the bank between EGP 13.97 billion and EGP 17.16 billion. This pricing translates to a projected 2025 P/B of 0.8x to 1.0x and a P/E of 4.7x to 5.8x. In contrast, the sector averages for 2025 stand at 0.8x P/B and 2.9x P/E, highlighting a notable discrepancy. </p><p><b>HRHO</b> announced that its private equity arm has launched a USD 300 million Saudi Education Fund (“SEF”) with the target of building an institutional world-class K-12 operator in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. </p><p><b>BTFH</b> is continuing to reap the benefits of its growth strategy during 9M24, with consolidated operating revenues increasing at 404% y/y to record EGP4.8 billion, while net profit exceeded EGP1.13 billion, up from 86 million pounds during the same period of the previous year. </p><p><b>CNFN</b> launches a new project in Zayed City with investments amounting to EGP1.5 billion.</p><p>State-owned El Nasr Automotive and the privately held Al Safy Group have set up a joint venture, dubbed SN Automotive, to assemble global car brands locally to sell in Egypt and export to other North African nations. </p><p>Egypt’s car imports witnessed a significant decline of more than 28% in August 2024, amounting to USD156.09 million, compared to approximately USD217.09 million during the same month last year.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Hassan Allam Holding inked a memorandum of understanding with Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADQ portfolio company and Ras El Hekma project master developer Modon Holding, in an agreement to cooperate on projects in the “infrastructure, energy, and water and wastewater treatment, and special building” sectors, the companies said in a joint statement. </p><p>The CBE payment platform Instapay will start accepting Egypt-bound remittances from Gulf nations before within two months, the bank’s deputy assistant governor for payment systems and services said. For the time being, transfers will be received in EGP, but opening this up to AED and SAR is being studied. </p><p>The Oil Ministry is in talks with suppliers to postpone LNG shipments from 4Q 2024 to 1Q 2025, a government source said. The shipments are part of the 20 cargoes of LNG that the government bought for USD 907 mn to cover domestic needs between October and December.</p><p>The Readymade Garments Export Council is negotiating with foreign companies from China, Turkey, and Vietnam to establish factories in Egypt, some of which are based on the localization of imported industries. </p><p>We raise our FV of <b>SWDY</b> to EGP75.00/share, up from the previous EGP45.69/share, yet we maintain our Equalweight recommendation given the recent price rally in the stock price. <em>SWDY is trading at FY25e P/E of 10.2x and EV/EBITDA of 5.0x. </em></p><p><b>DOMT</b> reported 3Q24 results, showing a net profit of EGP166.9 million (+63.5% YoY, 90.2% QoQ), with NPM of 6.6% (+1.5pps, +2.3pps QoQ). <em>DOMT is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 13.3x and EV/EBITDA of 7.7x</em></p><p>NTRA has given its preliminary approval to MNOs to increase prices of telecom services (phone calls and internet services) in Egypt.</p><p>Following <b>HELI</b>&apos;s Board approval in August to start procedures to acquire a 770 feddan land plot in Capital Gardens, HELI disclosed that the land plot area is 766 feddans worth EGP12.6 billion, 10% of which has been paid and the rest of which will be paid over six years.</p><p>Al Ahly Sabbour is looking to list around 20-25% of its shares on the EGX.</p><p>The indicative price range for the United Bank IPO, set between EGP 12.70 and EGP 15.60 per share, suggests significant upside potential within the sector, valuing the bank between EGP 13.97 billion and EGP 17.16 billion. This pricing translates to a projected 2025 P/B of 0.8x to 1.0x and a P/E of 4.7x to 5.8x. In contrast, the sector averages for 2025 stand at 0.8x P/B and 2.9x P/E, highlighting a notable discrepancy. </p><p><b>HRHO</b> announced that its private equity arm has launched a USD 300 million Saudi Education Fund (“SEF”) with the target of building an institutional world-class K-12 operator in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. </p><p><b>BTFH</b> is continuing to reap the benefits of its growth strategy during 9M24, with consolidated operating revenues increasing at 404% y/y to record EGP4.8 billion, while net profit exceeded EGP1.13 billion, up from 86 million pounds during the same period of the previous year. </p><p><b>CNFN</b> launches a new project in Zayed City with investments amounting to EGP1.5 billion.</p><p>State-owned El Nasr Automotive and the privately held Al Safy Group have set up a joint venture, dubbed SN Automotive, to assemble global car brands locally to sell in Egypt and export to other North African nations. </p><p>Egypt’s car imports witnessed a significant decline of more than 28% in August 2024, amounting to USD156.09 million, compared to approximately USD217.09 million during the same month last year.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cabinet spokesperson named banking, airports, pharma, plastics, glass, and petrochemicals as among the sectors where we will see stakes in state-owned entities offered up by the end of June. In addition, there are another 15 stake offerings in the pipeline after the current fiscal year.  The Private Sector Partnership Unit in the Ministry of Finance intends to launch six projects through PPP, during 1Q25. The government decided to transfer a number of renewable energy projects that will ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Cabinet spokesperson named banking, airports, pharma, plastics, glass, and petrochemicals as among the sectors where we will see stakes in state-owned entities offered up by the end of June. In addition, there are another 15 stake offerings in the pipeline after the current fiscal year. </p><p>The Private Sector Partnership Unit in the Ministry of Finance intends to launch six projects through PPP, during 1Q25.</p><p>The government decided to transfer a number of renewable energy projects that will produce green hydrogen from areas in the east and west of the Nile to three new sites near the Suez Canal Economic Zone, for cost-related reasons.</p><p>The British company United Oil and Gas announced the completion of the legal procedures related to its exit from the 22% stake in Abu Sinan concession in Egypt.</p><p>The Ministry of Communications aims to reach USD9 billion in outsourcing industry exports by the end of 2026, up from USD3.7 billion currently.</p><p>The Tax Authority has canceled the imposition of VAT on services provided by commercial agents and legal representatives of foreign companies and branches of foreign companies operating in Egypt, such as marketing and promotion.</p><p>MPs are back in the House again today to resume discussions over draft laws that pertain to refugees, the newly amended Criminal Procedures Law, and urban development plans.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) achieved strong 3Q24 results. Net profit in 3Q24 increased 118.9% y/y and 64.1% q/q to EGP2.5 billion, taking 9M24 net profit up 136.5% y/y to EGP6.3 billion. </p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP8.78, OW) achieved stellar 3Q24 results. Net profit in 3Q24 reached EGP648.9 million, up 47.0% y/y and down 7.5% q/q, taking 9M24 net profit up 124.2% y/y to EGP2.4 billion.</p><p><b>EMFD</b>’s net profit in 3Q24 increased 80.0% y/y and 41.0% q/q to EGP2.7 billion, bringing 9M24 net profit up 107.4% y/y to EGP10.3 billion.</p><p><b>EMFD</b>’s Board approved the IFA report valuing EMFD at EGP10.71/share and Albro North Coast for Developments at EGP14.55/share, with an equity swap ratio of 1.359 shares in the increased capital of EMFD for each share in the capital of Albro North Coast for Developments. This will result in a total issuance of 917.6 million shares in the increased capital of EMFD in exchange for acquiring 675.0 million shares in the capital of Albro North Coast for Developments.</p><p>We upgraded our FV for <b>JUFO</b> to EGP52.53/share, reiterating our Overweight recommendation. <em>JUFO is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 8.9x and EV/EBITDA of 5.7x.</em></p><p><b>ORWE</b> reported 3Q24 financial results. Net profit of EGP701 million (+8.0% YoY, -23.4% QoQ). This brought 9M24 bottom line to EGP2,173 million (+57.2% YoY). <em>ORWE is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 5.8x and EV/EBITDA of 5.3x.</em></p><p><b>EKHO</b> released 3Q24 consolidated financial results. Net profit dropped 5% YoY (+24% QoQ) to USD34 million. In 9M24, net profit declined 9% YoY to USD124 million <em>EKHO is currently trading on 2025f PE of 7.2x and EV/EBITDA of 3.9x. </em></p><p><b>CNFN</b>’s 3Q24 consolidated bottom line expanded to EGP235 million (+24% y/y, +79% q/q). 9M24 net profit recorded EGP410 million (-6%y/y). </p><p>ValU raised EGP667.3 million in a securitized bond issuance.</p><p>MNT Halan is considering listing on the EGX in 12-24 months.</p><p><b>ARCC</b>&apos;s<b> </b>Board proposed a cash dividend distribution of EGP1.585/share for FY23, pending general assembly approval. This implies a payout ratio of 86% and a dividend yield of 11%.</p><p><b>RAYA</b> recorded net profit of EGP1.3 billion in 9M24 (+160% YoY). </p><p><b>RAYA</b> has tapped Attijariwafa Bank as its financial advisor and Baker McKenzie as its legal counsel for the transaction that will see Africa-focused and London-based PE outfit Helios Investment Partners acquire 49% of subsidiary Raya Foods.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cabinet spokesperson named banking, airports, pharma, plastics, glass, and petrochemicals as among the sectors where we will see stakes in state-owned entities offered up by the end of June. In addition, there are another 15 stake offerings in the pipeline after the current fiscal year. </p><p>The Private Sector Partnership Unit in the Ministry of Finance intends to launch six projects through PPP, during 1Q25.</p><p>The government decided to transfer a number of renewable energy projects that will produce green hydrogen from areas in the east and west of the Nile to three new sites near the Suez Canal Economic Zone, for cost-related reasons.</p><p>The British company United Oil and Gas announced the completion of the legal procedures related to its exit from the 22% stake in Abu Sinan concession in Egypt.</p><p>The Ministry of Communications aims to reach USD9 billion in outsourcing industry exports by the end of 2026, up from USD3.7 billion currently.</p><p>The Tax Authority has canceled the imposition of VAT on services provided by commercial agents and legal representatives of foreign companies and branches of foreign companies operating in Egypt, such as marketing and promotion.</p><p>MPs are back in the House again today to resume discussions over draft laws that pertain to refugees, the newly amended Criminal Procedures Law, and urban development plans.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) achieved strong 3Q24 results. Net profit in 3Q24 increased 118.9% y/y and 64.1% q/q to EGP2.5 billion, taking 9M24 net profit up 136.5% y/y to EGP6.3 billion. </p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP8.78, OW) achieved stellar 3Q24 results. Net profit in 3Q24 reached EGP648.9 million, up 47.0% y/y and down 7.5% q/q, taking 9M24 net profit up 124.2% y/y to EGP2.4 billion.</p><p><b>EMFD</b>’s net profit in 3Q24 increased 80.0% y/y and 41.0% q/q to EGP2.7 billion, bringing 9M24 net profit up 107.4% y/y to EGP10.3 billion.</p><p><b>EMFD</b>’s Board approved the IFA report valuing EMFD at EGP10.71/share and Albro North Coast for Developments at EGP14.55/share, with an equity swap ratio of 1.359 shares in the increased capital of EMFD for each share in the capital of Albro North Coast for Developments. This will result in a total issuance of 917.6 million shares in the increased capital of EMFD in exchange for acquiring 675.0 million shares in the capital of Albro North Coast for Developments.</p><p>We upgraded our FV for <b>JUFO</b> to EGP52.53/share, reiterating our Overweight recommendation. <em>JUFO is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 8.9x and EV/EBITDA of 5.7x.</em></p><p><b>ORWE</b> reported 3Q24 financial results. Net profit of EGP701 million (+8.0% YoY, -23.4% QoQ). This brought 9M24 bottom line to EGP2,173 million (+57.2% YoY). <em>ORWE is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 5.8x and EV/EBITDA of 5.3x.</em></p><p><b>EKHO</b> released 3Q24 consolidated financial results. Net profit dropped 5% YoY (+24% QoQ) to USD34 million. In 9M24, net profit declined 9% YoY to USD124 million <em>EKHO is currently trading on 2025f PE of 7.2x and EV/EBITDA of 3.9x. </em></p><p><b>CNFN</b>’s 3Q24 consolidated bottom line expanded to EGP235 million (+24% y/y, +79% q/q). 9M24 net profit recorded EGP410 million (-6%y/y). </p><p>ValU raised EGP667.3 million in a securitized bond issuance.</p><p>MNT Halan is considering listing on the EGX in 12-24 months.</p><p><b>ARCC</b>&apos;s<b> </b>Board proposed a cash dividend distribution of EGP1.585/share for FY23, pending general assembly approval. This implies a payout ratio of 86% and a dividend yield of 11%.</p><p><b>RAYA</b> recorded net profit of EGP1.3 billion in 9M24 (+160% YoY). </p><p><b>RAYA</b> has tapped Attijariwafa Bank as its financial advisor and Baker McKenzie as its legal counsel for the transaction that will see Africa-focused and London-based PE outfit Helios Investment Partners acquire 49% of subsidiary Raya Foods.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE's MPC is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 21 November.  The IMF mission that is in Cairo is set to complete the fourth review of Egypt’s USD8 billion loan program this week. Egypt’s unemployment rate rose to 6.7% of the total workforce in the third quarter of 2024, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous quarter. The Madbouly government on Thursday inked two MoUs with local and international energy players (Taqa Arabia and Voltalia consortium and UAE Alcazar) that could see them...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE&apos;s MPC is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 21 November. </p><p>The IMF mission that is in Cairo is set to complete the fourth review of Egypt’s USD8 billion loan program this week.</p><p>Egypt’s unemployment rate rose to 6.7% of the total workforce in the third quarter of 2024, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous quarter.</p><p>The Madbouly government on Thursday inked two MoUs with local and international energy players (Taqa Arabia and Voltalia consortium and UAE Alcazar) that could see them develop projects producing some 5.2 GW of renewable energy under a build-own-operate (BOO) system.</p><p>Suez Canal revenues have reportedly dropped by 61% YoY in 9M24.</p><p>The Cabinet approved amendments to the Unified Budget Act, setting an annual debt ceiling for the government and all 59 of its economic bodies. </p><p>The Cabinet approved a new mechanism to ensure all entities responsible for customs clearance work seven days a week, including bank branches at ports. </p><p>Egypt is now a member of the Baku Initiative for Climate Finance, Investment, and Trade unveiled at COP29. </p><p>The National Industrial Strategy aims to boost the industrial sector&apos;s contribution to the country’s GDP from to 20% by 2030 from 14% currently.</p><p>The net foreign assets of the CBE increased by about USD168.5 million in October, reaching c.USD10.625 billion.</p><p>Dana Gas is waiting for the Egyptian government to pay USD24 million of its dues.</p><p>The cost of the export burden rebate program implemented during March 2024 through June 2025 is estimated at EGP23 billion, </p><p>We raised our FV of <b>LCSW</b> from EGP30.08/share to EGP37.00/share and maintain our Overweight recommendation for the stock.</p><p><b>SWDY </b>reported 3Q24 consolidated results. Attributable earnings surged to EGP4.8 billion (+92%, +8% QoQ). </p><p><b>MCQE</b> reported enhanced financial performance in 3Q24. Attributable bottom line came in at EGP21.7 million in 3Q24 bouncing back from a recorded loss of EGP1.1 million in the previous quarter and a loss of EGP29.6 million in 3Q24.</p><p><b>SWDY</b>’s Board approved guaranteeing and warranting Elsewedy Electric Power Systems Projects a facility contract of USD329.3 million.</p><p><b>FWRY</b> reported record 3Q24 results. Net profit came in at EGP478 million (+135% YoY, +48.5% QoQ). </p><p>NTRA has issued licenses for seven firms to establish and operate call centers using voice over internet protocol and other tools. </p><p><b>GBCO</b> released 3Q24 results. Net profit recorded EGP746 million in 3Q24 (+12.6% YoY, +76.8% QoQ). </p><p>State-owned El Nasr Automotive has officially restarted operations after a 15-year hiatus.</p><p><b>JUFO</b> reported 3Q24 financial results. Net profit recorded EGP958 million in 3Q24 (+197.2% YoY, -4.3% QoQ).</p><p><b>POUL</b> reported 3Q24 financial results. Bottom line recorded EGP681.8 million in 3Q24 (+88.2% YoY, +18.9% QoQ).</p><p><b>HDBK</b> 3Q24 standalone bottom line came in strong at EGP3,113 million (+14% q/q, +122% y/y).<em> HDBK is currently trading at 2025 P/E of 2.8x and P/B of 0.8x.<br/></em><br/> <b>EXPA</b>  3Q24 bottom line post minority interest recorded EGP1,564 million (+21% q/q, +53% y/y). </p><p><b>CANA</b> 3Q24 bottom line recorded a strong EGP1,314 million (+10% q/q, +80% y/y), </p><p><b>BINV</b>’s bottom line in 3Q24 recorded a solid EGP342 million (+6.2% q/q, +423% y/y), bringing 9M24 net profit to EGP1.6 billion (+160 % y/y). </p><p>United Bank is studying the acquisition of a bank in the local market.</p><p><b>TAQA</b> and Italian renewable energy developer Voltalia signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EETC and NREA to study a 3.2 gigawatt (GW) capacity wind/solar power plant in Suez.</p><p><b>RMDA</b> reported positive 3Q24 results. Net profit amounted to EGP120 million, up 89.7% QoQ and 54.5% YoY. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE&apos;s MPC is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 21 November. </p><p>The IMF mission that is in Cairo is set to complete the fourth review of Egypt’s USD8 billion loan program this week.</p><p>Egypt’s unemployment rate rose to 6.7% of the total workforce in the third quarter of 2024, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous quarter.</p><p>The Madbouly government on Thursday inked two MoUs with local and international energy players (Taqa Arabia and Voltalia consortium and UAE Alcazar) that could see them develop projects producing some 5.2 GW of renewable energy under a build-own-operate (BOO) system.</p><p>Suez Canal revenues have reportedly dropped by 61% YoY in 9M24.</p><p>The Cabinet approved amendments to the Unified Budget Act, setting an annual debt ceiling for the government and all 59 of its economic bodies. </p><p>The Cabinet approved a new mechanism to ensure all entities responsible for customs clearance work seven days a week, including bank branches at ports. </p><p>Egypt is now a member of the Baku Initiative for Climate Finance, Investment, and Trade unveiled at COP29. </p><p>The National Industrial Strategy aims to boost the industrial sector&apos;s contribution to the country’s GDP from to 20% by 2030 from 14% currently.</p><p>The net foreign assets of the CBE increased by about USD168.5 million in October, reaching c.USD10.625 billion.</p><p>Dana Gas is waiting for the Egyptian government to pay USD24 million of its dues.</p><p>The cost of the export burden rebate program implemented during March 2024 through June 2025 is estimated at EGP23 billion, </p><p>We raised our FV of <b>LCSW</b> from EGP30.08/share to EGP37.00/share and maintain our Overweight recommendation for the stock.</p><p><b>SWDY </b>reported 3Q24 consolidated results. Attributable earnings surged to EGP4.8 billion (+92%, +8% QoQ). </p><p><b>MCQE</b> reported enhanced financial performance in 3Q24. Attributable bottom line came in at EGP21.7 million in 3Q24 bouncing back from a recorded loss of EGP1.1 million in the previous quarter and a loss of EGP29.6 million in 3Q24.</p><p><b>SWDY</b>’s Board approved guaranteeing and warranting Elsewedy Electric Power Systems Projects a facility contract of USD329.3 million.</p><p><b>FWRY</b> reported record 3Q24 results. Net profit came in at EGP478 million (+135% YoY, +48.5% QoQ). </p><p>NTRA has issued licenses for seven firms to establish and operate call centers using voice over internet protocol and other tools. </p><p><b>GBCO</b> released 3Q24 results. Net profit recorded EGP746 million in 3Q24 (+12.6% YoY, +76.8% QoQ). </p><p>State-owned El Nasr Automotive has officially restarted operations after a 15-year hiatus.</p><p><b>JUFO</b> reported 3Q24 financial results. Net profit recorded EGP958 million in 3Q24 (+197.2% YoY, -4.3% QoQ).</p><p><b>POUL</b> reported 3Q24 financial results. Bottom line recorded EGP681.8 million in 3Q24 (+88.2% YoY, +18.9% QoQ).</p><p><b>HDBK</b> 3Q24 standalone bottom line came in strong at EGP3,113 million (+14% q/q, +122% y/y).<em> HDBK is currently trading at 2025 P/E of 2.8x and P/B of 0.8x.<br/></em><br/> <b>EXPA</b>  3Q24 bottom line post minority interest recorded EGP1,564 million (+21% q/q, +53% y/y). </p><p><b>CANA</b> 3Q24 bottom line recorded a strong EGP1,314 million (+10% q/q, +80% y/y), </p><p><b>BINV</b>’s bottom line in 3Q24 recorded a solid EGP342 million (+6.2% q/q, +423% y/y), bringing 9M24 net profit to EGP1.6 billion (+160 % y/y). </p><p>United Bank is studying the acquisition of a bank in the local market.</p><p><b>TAQA</b> and Italian renewable energy developer Voltalia signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EETC and NREA to study a 3.2 gigawatt (GW) capacity wind/solar power plant in Suez.</p><p><b>RMDA</b> reported positive 3Q24 results. Net profit amounted to EGP120 million, up 89.7% QoQ and 54.5% YoY. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is considering financing the Egyptian government with about USD300 million. The Ministry of Petroleum announced 8 new liquefied gas shipments during this November, to meet the needs of the local market for power generation and industrial activity.  The Assistant Minister of Tourism revealed the issuance of financing approvals worth EGP17 billion, to establish a number of floating hotels within the Tourism Finance Initiative.   Canadian gold m...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is considering financing the Egyptian government with about USD300 million.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum announced 8 new liquefied gas shipments during this November, to meet the needs of the local market for power generation and industrial activity. </p><p>The Assistant Minister of Tourism revealed the issuance of financing approvals worth EGP17 billion, to establish a number of floating hotels within the Tourism Finance Initiative. <br/><br/>Canadian gold miner Aton Resources will set up a gold extracting and processing facility to process finds from its Abu Marwat concession in the Eastern Desert, according to an Oil Ministry statement.</p><p>The Ministry of International Cooperation requested an extension of World Bank&apos;s &quot;Support to Education Reform in Egypt” program from the international lender until August 15, 2025, to compensate for the accumulated delays. </p><p>State-owned Misr Petroleum inked a syndicated loan agreement with nine banks for EGP 10 bn, according to a statement (pdf) from the National Bank of Egypt that confirmed earlier unconfirmed reports.</p><p>Officials of the Polish home furniture manufacturing company PADMA presented a plan to establish a furniture industrial complex in the city of New Alamein, with investments amounting to EUR70 million in the first phase.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> reported 3Q24 results. Net profit came in at EGP2.12 billion in 3Q24 (-13.6% YoY, -19.4% QoQ), bringing 9M24 net profit to EGP9.15 billion (-5.6% YoY). <em>ETEL is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 5.0x.</em></p><p><b>MTIE</b> reported 3Q24 results. Net attributable profit came in at EGP289 million (+61% YoY, +17% QoQ). This brought 9M24 net attributable profit to EGP782 million (+65% YoY). <em>MTIE is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 6.9x.</em></p><p><b>PHDC</b> signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia&apos;s Dallah Real Estate to establish a joint venture to develop multi-use projects in Saudi Arabia. </p><p><b>HELI</b> reported 3Q24 net profit of EGP347.3 million, compared to 3Q23 net loss of EGP16.5 million and 2Q24 net profit of EGP650.1 million, bringing 9M24 net profit up 216.1x y/y to EGP1.7 billion.</p><p><b>EAST</b> released 1Q24/25 financial indicators, reporting net income of EGP1,825 million (+62.4% YoY, -54.5% QoQ), implying NPM of 22.5% (-13.8pps YoY, -37.1pps QoQ). <em>EAST is currently trading at FY24/25f P/E 5.5x.</em></p><p><b>PHAR</b> issued Positive 3Q24 results. Net profit after taxes amounted to EGP205 million, up 17% QoQ and 52% YoY. 9M24 bottom line registered EGP985 million, higher by 53% YoY. <em>PHAR is currently trading at FY25 multiples of P/E of 6.5x.</em></p><p><b>CICH</b> 3Q24 net attributable profit recorded EGP344 million (+3% q/q, +50% y/y, and 14% higher than Al Ahly Pharos estimates of EGP301 million) bringing 9M24 bottom line to EGP1,617 (+117% y/y). <em>CICH is currently trading at P/B25 of 0.7x and P/E25 of 3.1x.</em></p><p><b>ATLC</b> 3Q24 net income recorded EGP34 million (-60% y/y, -4% q/q), bringing 9M24 net income to EGP108 million (-25% y/y<em>). ATLC is currently trading at P/E25 of 4.0x and P/B25 of 0.9x.</em></p><p><b>LCSW</b> reported strong 3Q24 consolidated results. Net attributable income came in at EGP227.8 million (+190% YoY, +52% QoQ), on steady revenue growth and operational margins. 9M net attributable income surged 155% YoY to EGP855.7 million. <em>LCSW is currently trading at FY25e PE of 3.1x.</em></p><p><b>EGAL</b> reported solid KPIs for 1Q24/25. Net profit after tax came in at EGP4.2 billion in 1Q24/25 (+160% YoY, +3% QoQ), beating our estimate of EGP2.3 billion for the quarter.  <em>EGAL is currently trading at FY24/25e P/E of 4.4x.</em></p><p><b>MFPC</b> released 3Q24 financial results posting a net profit of EGP1.35 billion increasing by 8% YoY (-47% QoQ). This brought 9M24 net profit to EGP11.56 billion, a 121% YoY growth. <em>MFPC is currently trading at a 2025e PE of 6.2x.</em></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is considering financing the Egyptian government with about USD300 million.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum announced 8 new liquefied gas shipments during this November, to meet the needs of the local market for power generation and industrial activity. </p><p>The Assistant Minister of Tourism revealed the issuance of financing approvals worth EGP17 billion, to establish a number of floating hotels within the Tourism Finance Initiative. <br/><br/>Canadian gold miner Aton Resources will set up a gold extracting and processing facility to process finds from its Abu Marwat concession in the Eastern Desert, according to an Oil Ministry statement.</p><p>The Ministry of International Cooperation requested an extension of World Bank&apos;s &quot;Support to Education Reform in Egypt” program from the international lender until August 15, 2025, to compensate for the accumulated delays. </p><p>State-owned Misr Petroleum inked a syndicated loan agreement with nine banks for EGP 10 bn, according to a statement (pdf) from the National Bank of Egypt that confirmed earlier unconfirmed reports.</p><p>Officials of the Polish home furniture manufacturing company PADMA presented a plan to establish a furniture industrial complex in the city of New Alamein, with investments amounting to EUR70 million in the first phase.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> reported 3Q24 results. Net profit came in at EGP2.12 billion in 3Q24 (-13.6% YoY, -19.4% QoQ), bringing 9M24 net profit to EGP9.15 billion (-5.6% YoY). <em>ETEL is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 5.0x.</em></p><p><b>MTIE</b> reported 3Q24 results. Net attributable profit came in at EGP289 million (+61% YoY, +17% QoQ). This brought 9M24 net attributable profit to EGP782 million (+65% YoY). <em>MTIE is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 6.9x.</em></p><p><b>PHDC</b> signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia&apos;s Dallah Real Estate to establish a joint venture to develop multi-use projects in Saudi Arabia. </p><p><b>HELI</b> reported 3Q24 net profit of EGP347.3 million, compared to 3Q23 net loss of EGP16.5 million and 2Q24 net profit of EGP650.1 million, bringing 9M24 net profit up 216.1x y/y to EGP1.7 billion.</p><p><b>EAST</b> released 1Q24/25 financial indicators, reporting net income of EGP1,825 million (+62.4% YoY, -54.5% QoQ), implying NPM of 22.5% (-13.8pps YoY, -37.1pps QoQ). <em>EAST is currently trading at FY24/25f P/E 5.5x.</em></p><p><b>PHAR</b> issued Positive 3Q24 results. Net profit after taxes amounted to EGP205 million, up 17% QoQ and 52% YoY. 9M24 bottom line registered EGP985 million, higher by 53% YoY. <em>PHAR is currently trading at FY25 multiples of P/E of 6.5x.</em></p><p><b>CICH</b> 3Q24 net attributable profit recorded EGP344 million (+3% q/q, +50% y/y, and 14% higher than Al Ahly Pharos estimates of EGP301 million) bringing 9M24 bottom line to EGP1,617 (+117% y/y). <em>CICH is currently trading at P/B25 of 0.7x and P/E25 of 3.1x.</em></p><p><b>ATLC</b> 3Q24 net income recorded EGP34 million (-60% y/y, -4% q/q), bringing 9M24 net income to EGP108 million (-25% y/y<em>). ATLC is currently trading at P/E25 of 4.0x and P/B25 of 0.9x.</em></p><p><b>LCSW</b> reported strong 3Q24 consolidated results. Net attributable income came in at EGP227.8 million (+190% YoY, +52% QoQ), on steady revenue growth and operational margins. 9M net attributable income surged 155% YoY to EGP855.7 million. <em>LCSW is currently trading at FY25e PE of 3.1x.</em></p><p><b>EGAL</b> reported solid KPIs for 1Q24/25. Net profit after tax came in at EGP4.2 billion in 1Q24/25 (+160% YoY, +3% QoQ), beating our estimate of EGP2.3 billion for the quarter.  <em>EGAL is currently trading at FY24/25e P/E of 4.4x.</em></p><p><b>MFPC</b> released 3Q24 financial results posting a net profit of EGP1.35 billion increasing by 8% YoY (-47% QoQ). This brought 9M24 net profit to EGP11.56 billion, a 121% YoY growth. <em>MFPC is currently trading at a 2025e PE of 6.2x.</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Government calls out media reports that it asked the IMF to increase its next disbursement as false.  The government has approved offering manufacturers loans at a subsidized 15% interest rate to purchase equipment and production materials. Egypt's non-oil trade deficit declined by 4.4% YoY during the 9M24, attributed to an 11.1% growth in exports, despite an increase of 3% in imports. Cabinet approves official launch of comprehensive health insurance system in Suez next December, after ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Government calls out media reports that it asked the IMF to increase its next disbursement as false. </p><p>The government has approved offering manufacturers loans at a subsidized 15% interest rate to purchase equipment and production materials.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s non-oil trade deficit declined by 4.4% YoY during the 9M24, attributed to an 11.1% growth in exports, despite an increase of 3% in imports.</p><p>Cabinet approves official launch of comprehensive health insurance system in Suez next December, after successful trial operation in the governorate.</p><p><b>ARCC</b> (FV: EGP17.80, OW) reported solid 3Q24 attributable net income recording EGP318.2 million (+95% YoY, +64% QoQ), beating AHP estimate of EGP236.7 million. This brings 9M24 bottom line to EGP664.7 million (+33% YoY). Bottom-line growth was shaped mainly by strong revenue growth and healthy operating margins. ARCC is trading at FY25 P/E of 6.0x. </p><p><b>MBSC</b>’s (FV: EGP53.30, OW) board of directors approved purchasing 6.1 million treasury shares, representing 10% of the company’s total number of shares, at a price of EGP47.00/share to be internally financed. </p><p>Saudi Arabia’s Zamil Steel Construction, a subsidiary of Zamil Industrial, is planning to set up a new heavy metal structures factory in Egypt, The new facility, to be set up in Sadat City, will have three production lines that will produce 36k tons of metal structures a year when running at capacity. The final investment cost is to be decided early next year. The factory will initially meet local demand for metal structures and at a later export over half of its output.</p><p><b>SAUD</b> (FV: EGP25.00, OW) 3Q24 standalone bottom line recorded a strong figure of EGP889 million (+14% q/q, +51% y/y, and +17% higher than Al Ahly Pharos estimates of EGP761 million), bringing 9M24 bottom line to EGP2,225 million (+38% y/y). SAUD is currently trading at P/E25 of 3.2x and P/B25 of 0.7x.</p><p><b>EGBE</b> (FV: USD0.54, OW) 3Q24 standalone bottom line recorded EGP696 million (0% q/q, +79% y/y, and +22% higher than Al Ahly Pharos Estimates of EGP571 million). Bringing 9M bottom line to EGP1,930 million (+84% y/y). EGBE is currently trading at P/E25 of 2.2x.</p><p>Four foreign oil companies have secured four concessions in an international bid round the Oil Ministry had launched in 2023. The four companies will invest at least USD71 million, with a commitment to drill at least 14 wells. They will explore for oil and gas in four blocks located in the Western Desert, Eastern Deserts, and the Gulf of Suez under exploration licenses with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation of up to seven years. The firms will be granted 20-year extendable development leases if they make a discovery.</p><p><b>ALCN</b>’s dividends (DPS of EGP1.72 and USD0.0034) record date is on 25th of November 2024 and distribution date is on 28th of November 2024.  </p><p>Dutch dredging company Van Oord has completed dredging two new port basins in Ain Sokhna Port as part of an expansion project aimed at enhancing the Suez Canal Economic Zone. </p><p>An EGP3 billion factory to assemble Malaysian automaker Proton’s Saga model was officially opened yesterday.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved two guiding documents for ins. policies covering electric vehicles (EVs) for personal and commercial use.</p><p>Three medical supplies manufacturers have received land plots in the Baghdadi Industrial Zone in Luxor to set up new facilities with total investments exceeding EGP200 million.</p><p>Pharma-delivery platform Chefaa has inked an agreement with USAID Business Egypt to digitize the country’s pharma supply chain to help boost healthcare access. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Government calls out media reports that it asked the IMF to increase its next disbursement as false. </p><p>The government has approved offering manufacturers loans at a subsidized 15% interest rate to purchase equipment and production materials.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s non-oil trade deficit declined by 4.4% YoY during the 9M24, attributed to an 11.1% growth in exports, despite an increase of 3% in imports.</p><p>Cabinet approves official launch of comprehensive health insurance system in Suez next December, after successful trial operation in the governorate.</p><p><b>ARCC</b> (FV: EGP17.80, OW) reported solid 3Q24 attributable net income recording EGP318.2 million (+95% YoY, +64% QoQ), beating AHP estimate of EGP236.7 million. This brings 9M24 bottom line to EGP664.7 million (+33% YoY). Bottom-line growth was shaped mainly by strong revenue growth and healthy operating margins. ARCC is trading at FY25 P/E of 6.0x. </p><p><b>MBSC</b>’s (FV: EGP53.30, OW) board of directors approved purchasing 6.1 million treasury shares, representing 10% of the company’s total number of shares, at a price of EGP47.00/share to be internally financed. </p><p>Saudi Arabia’s Zamil Steel Construction, a subsidiary of Zamil Industrial, is planning to set up a new heavy metal structures factory in Egypt, The new facility, to be set up in Sadat City, will have three production lines that will produce 36k tons of metal structures a year when running at capacity. The final investment cost is to be decided early next year. The factory will initially meet local demand for metal structures and at a later export over half of its output.</p><p><b>SAUD</b> (FV: EGP25.00, OW) 3Q24 standalone bottom line recorded a strong figure of EGP889 million (+14% q/q, +51% y/y, and +17% higher than Al Ahly Pharos estimates of EGP761 million), bringing 9M24 bottom line to EGP2,225 million (+38% y/y). SAUD is currently trading at P/E25 of 3.2x and P/B25 of 0.7x.</p><p><b>EGBE</b> (FV: USD0.54, OW) 3Q24 standalone bottom line recorded EGP696 million (0% q/q, +79% y/y, and +22% higher than Al Ahly Pharos Estimates of EGP571 million). Bringing 9M bottom line to EGP1,930 million (+84% y/y). EGBE is currently trading at P/E25 of 2.2x.</p><p>Four foreign oil companies have secured four concessions in an international bid round the Oil Ministry had launched in 2023. The four companies will invest at least USD71 million, with a commitment to drill at least 14 wells. They will explore for oil and gas in four blocks located in the Western Desert, Eastern Deserts, and the Gulf of Suez under exploration licenses with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation of up to seven years. The firms will be granted 20-year extendable development leases if they make a discovery.</p><p><b>ALCN</b>’s dividends (DPS of EGP1.72 and USD0.0034) record date is on 25th of November 2024 and distribution date is on 28th of November 2024.  </p><p>Dutch dredging company Van Oord has completed dredging two new port basins in Ain Sokhna Port as part of an expansion project aimed at enhancing the Suez Canal Economic Zone. </p><p>An EGP3 billion factory to assemble Malaysian automaker Proton’s Saga model was officially opened yesterday.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved two guiding documents for ins. policies covering electric vehicles (EVs) for personal and commercial use.</p><p>Three medical supplies manufacturers have received land plots in the Baghdadi Industrial Zone in Luxor to set up new facilities with total investments exceeding EGP200 million.</p><p>Pharma-delivery platform Chefaa has inked an agreement with USAID Business Egypt to digitize the country’s pharma supply chain to help boost healthcare access. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ A member of the IMF mission in Cairo said to local media that the mission did not discuss with the Egyptian government an extension of economic reforms schedule, during the fourth review. Adding that the mission did not decide anything regarding postponing some reforms. Remittances from Egyptians working abroad increased 65.6% y-o-y in August to hit USD 2.6 bn. Egypt reduced its imports of liquefied gas through the gasification complex at the port of Ain Sokhna, by about one third to 50...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p> A member of the IMF mission in Cairo said to local media that the mission did not discuss with the Egyptian government an extension of economic reforms schedule, during the fourth review. Adding that the mission did not decide anything regarding postponing some reforms.</p><p>Remittances from Egyptians working abroad increased 65.6% y-o-y in August to hit USD 2.6 bn.</p><p>Egypt reduced its imports of liquefied gas through the gasification complex at the port of Ain Sokhna, by about one third to 500 million cubic feet per day.</p><p>The country’s sole agent for China’s Jinbei, Jinbei Royal Egypt, has landed an agreement to assemble their models in Egypt starting early 2025, Chairman Khaled Saad said. </p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly chaired the second meeting of the Entrepreneurship Ministerial Committee, to discuss ways to boost the startup landscape in the country. </p><p>The CBE has accepted bids worth USD1.6 bn in USD-denominated, one-year t-bills, with an average yield of 4.5%. </p><p>The World Bank decided to disburse a new tranche to the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund amounting to USD170 million, as part of a total financing amounting to USD1 bn, the Ministry of Housing reported. </p><p>The American “Apache” Petroleum Company spent USD388 million on exploration in Egypt during the first 9 months of this year, expanding its operations after signing an agreement to stimulate production, but still less than the USD405 million spent during the same period last year.<br/><br/>We raised our <b>ORHD</b> FV from EGP26.26/share to EGP34.74/share mainly as a result of inputting the USD225/sqm land price at which ORHD had sold the 145k sqm land plot in El Gouna in 2Q24.<em>We maintain our Overweight recommendation of ORHD based on our FV of EGP34.74/share and reiterate ORHD as one of our top picks.</em> </p><p><b>ORHD</b> sold a 110k sqm land plot in El Gouna to Hassan Allam Properties for USD37.4 million, implying a land price of USD340/sqm. </p><p><b>MASR</b> achieved a net profit in 3Q24 increased 39.8% y/y and 285.4% q/q to EGP1.1 billion. We raised our MASR FV from EGP5.24/share to EGP8.11/share and maintain our Overweight recommendation for the stock. </p><p><b>EFIH</b> Net attributable profit recorded EGP631 million (+47% YoY, +110% QoQ), implying a NPM of 54.4% (+12.7pps YoY, +27.9pps QoQ) in 3Q24. During 9M24, net attributable profit stood at EGP1.39 billion (+21.5% YoY), implying a NPM 40.5%. <em>EFIH is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 23.2x and EV/EBITDA of 17.6x.</em></p><p><b>ETEL</b> and Vodafone Egypt have signed several landmark service agreements for infrastructure services. These agreements aim to develop Vodafone Egypt’s networks and support its preparations for the rollout of 5G services. The combined total value of these commercial agreements amounts to around EGP30 billion, to be disbursed over the duration of the agreements, which have varying maturities up to 2034.</p><p>Qatar Energy has inked an agreement with US oil and gas giant Chevron to acquire a 23% operational stake in the Mediterranean’s North El Dabaa Block, according to a company statement. </p><p>Germany’s 2G Energy is in talks with five Egyptian companies to set up green hydrogen, biogas, and combined heat and power (CHP) projects locally.</p><p><b>TAQA</b> posted 16.4% YoY growth in 9M24 consolidated net profit to record EGP424.87 million. Revenues increased 34.3% ti EGP13.13 billion.</p><p>CBE-owned United Bank has set an indicative price range of EGP 12.70-15.60 per share for its upcoming IPO on the EGX, potentially rasing between EGP 4.2-5.1 bn. This values the bank at up to EGP 17.2 bn. Which translates into implied multiples of P/B25 of 1.0x and P/E25 of 5.8x. </p><p>Egypt’s Competition Authority approved a filing by Tanmiya Capital Ventures (TCV) to acquire a 20.9% stake in El Abd for Investment, Manufacturing, and Sweet Trading. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> A member of the IMF mission in Cairo said to local media that the mission did not discuss with the Egyptian government an extension of economic reforms schedule, during the fourth review. Adding that the mission did not decide anything regarding postponing some reforms.</p><p>Remittances from Egyptians working abroad increased 65.6% y-o-y in August to hit USD 2.6 bn.</p><p>Egypt reduced its imports of liquefied gas through the gasification complex at the port of Ain Sokhna, by about one third to 500 million cubic feet per day.</p><p>The country’s sole agent for China’s Jinbei, Jinbei Royal Egypt, has landed an agreement to assemble their models in Egypt starting early 2025, Chairman Khaled Saad said. </p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly chaired the second meeting of the Entrepreneurship Ministerial Committee, to discuss ways to boost the startup landscape in the country. </p><p>The CBE has accepted bids worth USD1.6 bn in USD-denominated, one-year t-bills, with an average yield of 4.5%. </p><p>The World Bank decided to disburse a new tranche to the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund amounting to USD170 million, as part of a total financing amounting to USD1 bn, the Ministry of Housing reported. </p><p>The American “Apache” Petroleum Company spent USD388 million on exploration in Egypt during the first 9 months of this year, expanding its operations after signing an agreement to stimulate production, but still less than the USD405 million spent during the same period last year.<br/><br/>We raised our <b>ORHD</b> FV from EGP26.26/share to EGP34.74/share mainly as a result of inputting the USD225/sqm land price at which ORHD had sold the 145k sqm land plot in El Gouna in 2Q24.<em>We maintain our Overweight recommendation of ORHD based on our FV of EGP34.74/share and reiterate ORHD as one of our top picks.</em> </p><p><b>ORHD</b> sold a 110k sqm land plot in El Gouna to Hassan Allam Properties for USD37.4 million, implying a land price of USD340/sqm. </p><p><b>MASR</b> achieved a net profit in 3Q24 increased 39.8% y/y and 285.4% q/q to EGP1.1 billion. We raised our MASR FV from EGP5.24/share to EGP8.11/share and maintain our Overweight recommendation for the stock. </p><p><b>EFIH</b> Net attributable profit recorded EGP631 million (+47% YoY, +110% QoQ), implying a NPM of 54.4% (+12.7pps YoY, +27.9pps QoQ) in 3Q24. During 9M24, net attributable profit stood at EGP1.39 billion (+21.5% YoY), implying a NPM 40.5%. <em>EFIH is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 23.2x and EV/EBITDA of 17.6x.</em></p><p><b>ETEL</b> and Vodafone Egypt have signed several landmark service agreements for infrastructure services. These agreements aim to develop Vodafone Egypt’s networks and support its preparations for the rollout of 5G services. The combined total value of these commercial agreements amounts to around EGP30 billion, to be disbursed over the duration of the agreements, which have varying maturities up to 2034.</p><p>Qatar Energy has inked an agreement with US oil and gas giant Chevron to acquire a 23% operational stake in the Mediterranean’s North El Dabaa Block, according to a company statement. </p><p>Germany’s 2G Energy is in talks with five Egyptian companies to set up green hydrogen, biogas, and combined heat and power (CHP) projects locally.</p><p><b>TAQA</b> posted 16.4% YoY growth in 9M24 consolidated net profit to record EGP424.87 million. Revenues increased 34.3% ti EGP13.13 billion.</p><p>CBE-owned United Bank has set an indicative price range of EGP 12.70-15.60 per share for its upcoming IPO on the EGX, potentially rasing between EGP 4.2-5.1 bn. This values the bank at up to EGP 17.2 bn. Which translates into implied multiples of P/B25 of 1.0x and P/E25 of 5.8x. </p><p>Egypt’s Competition Authority approved a filing by Tanmiya Capital Ventures (TCV) to acquire a 20.9% stake in El Abd for Investment, Manufacturing, and Sweet Trading. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Annual urban inflation came almost flat in October, registering 26.5% YoY, up from 26.4% YoY in September. Monthly urban inflation decelerated to 1.1% MoM in October from 2.1% MoM in September.  The Central Bank of Egypt will auction USD1.5 billion in USD-denominated, one-year t-bills today. The government now only has USD1 billion in outstanding arrears to foreign oil and gas companies, after having cleared another USD1 billion in arrears last week. The Ministry of Finance intends to la...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Annual urban inflation came almost flat in October, registering 26.5% YoY, up from 26.4% YoY in September. Monthly urban inflation decelerated to 1.1% MoM in October from 2.1% MoM in September. </p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt will auction USD1.5 billion in USD-denominated, one-year t-bills today.</p><p>The government now only has USD1 billion in outstanding arrears to foreign oil and gas companies, after having cleared another USD1 billion in arrears last week.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance intends to launch the central clearing system, which aims to settle the obligations and rights of taxpayers with the government starting 2025.</p><p><b>ORHD’s</b> (FV: EGP26.26, OW) net profit in 3Q24 reached EGP1.2 billion, up 25.7% y/y and down 36.9% q/q, bringing 9M24 net profit up 1.9% y/y to EGP1.8 billion.</p><p><b>ADIB</b> (FV: EGP80.00, OW) recorded a strong 3Q24 consolidated bottom line post minority of EGP2,228 million (-9% q/q, +61% y/y), bringing 9M24 bottom line post minority to EGP6,802 million (+91% y/y). <em>The bank is currently trading at 0.8x P/B25 and 2.8x P/E25.</em></p><p><b>ADIB</b>&apos;s BoD approved obtaining a subordinated loan of USD66.9 million from the main shareholder ADIB-UAE. The financing is to support the growth and expansion plan, with a tenor of 7 years.</p><p><b>CICH</b> began promoting the IPO of 30% of United Bank&apos;s shares in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, London, and South Africa this week.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> is continuing its regional expansion plans in the MENA region and aims to reach Europe in the future.</p><p><b>ABUK </b>released 1Q24/25 financial indicators. Net profit declined 35% YoY (-4% QoQ) to EGP1.28 billion. <em>ABUK is currently trading at FY24/25f PE of 4.7x and EV/EBITDA of 4.1x. </em></p><p><b>CCAP</b> Chairman, Ahmed Heikal, announced that there is no intention currently to float ERC’s shares on the EGX.</p><p>The Egyptian Competition Authority approved requests from ADQ to acquire 25% of EDC, 30% of Ethydco, and 35% of ELAB.</p><p>The Egyptian Railway Authority of the Ministry of Transportation will bid for the development and renovation of the USD285 million Robeiky-Tenth of Ramadan-Belbeis freight and passenger railway line next month. The three main qualified consortiums include Spanish Talis - <b>ORAS</b>, France&apos;s Alstom - Rowad Modern Engineering, and Italy’s Mermec - Egypt’s Hazeq. </p><p><b>SCEM</b> posted its consolidated results for 3Q24, recording a surge in net attributable income to EGP2.1 billion, reversing comparative quarter losses of EGP41.7 million, and up 16% compared to the previous quarter. This brought 9M24 earnings to EGP2.7 billion reversing comparative period losses of EGP121.4 million. It is worth highlighting that the bottom line included EGP1.5 billion as gain from sale of investments. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 73.9 | <em>1.1%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 225 | <em>-5.7%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 406 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 980 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 965 | 0.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 124 | 2.4%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 401 | -2.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,302 | -1.5%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,584 | 0.5%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,848 | <em>0.5%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 143 | <em>-0.4%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,850 | 3.8%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Annual urban inflation came almost flat in October, registering 26.5% YoY, up from 26.4% YoY in September. Monthly urban inflation decelerated to 1.1% MoM in October from 2.1% MoM in September. </p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt will auction USD1.5 billion in USD-denominated, one-year t-bills today.</p><p>The government now only has USD1 billion in outstanding arrears to foreign oil and gas companies, after having cleared another USD1 billion in arrears last week.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance intends to launch the central clearing system, which aims to settle the obligations and rights of taxpayers with the government starting 2025.</p><p><b>ORHD’s</b> (FV: EGP26.26, OW) net profit in 3Q24 reached EGP1.2 billion, up 25.7% y/y and down 36.9% q/q, bringing 9M24 net profit up 1.9% y/y to EGP1.8 billion.</p><p><b>ADIB</b> (FV: EGP80.00, OW) recorded a strong 3Q24 consolidated bottom line post minority of EGP2,228 million (-9% q/q, +61% y/y), bringing 9M24 bottom line post minority to EGP6,802 million (+91% y/y). <em>The bank is currently trading at 0.8x P/B25 and 2.8x P/E25.</em></p><p><b>ADIB</b>&apos;s BoD approved obtaining a subordinated loan of USD66.9 million from the main shareholder ADIB-UAE. The financing is to support the growth and expansion plan, with a tenor of 7 years.</p><p><b>CICH</b> began promoting the IPO of 30% of United Bank&apos;s shares in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, London, and South Africa this week.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> is continuing its regional expansion plans in the MENA region and aims to reach Europe in the future.</p><p><b>ABUK </b>released 1Q24/25 financial indicators. Net profit declined 35% YoY (-4% QoQ) to EGP1.28 billion. <em>ABUK is currently trading at FY24/25f PE of 4.7x and EV/EBITDA of 4.1x. </em></p><p><b>CCAP</b> Chairman, Ahmed Heikal, announced that there is no intention currently to float ERC’s shares on the EGX.</p><p>The Egyptian Competition Authority approved requests from ADQ to acquire 25% of EDC, 30% of Ethydco, and 35% of ELAB.</p><p>The Egyptian Railway Authority of the Ministry of Transportation will bid for the development and renovation of the USD285 million Robeiky-Tenth of Ramadan-Belbeis freight and passenger railway line next month. The three main qualified consortiums include Spanish Talis - <b>ORAS</b>, France&apos;s Alstom - Rowad Modern Engineering, and Italy’s Mermec - Egypt’s Hazeq. </p><p><b>SCEM</b> posted its consolidated results for 3Q24, recording a surge in net attributable income to EGP2.1 billion, reversing comparative quarter losses of EGP41.7 million, and up 16% compared to the previous quarter. This brought 9M24 earnings to EGP2.7 billion reversing comparative period losses of EGP121.4 million. It is worth highlighting that the bottom line included EGP1.5 billion as gain from sale of investments. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 73.9 | <em>1.1%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 225 | <em>-5.7%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 406 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 980 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 965 | 0.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 124 | 2.4%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 401 | -2.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,302 | -1.5%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,584 | 0.5%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,848 | <em>0.5%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 143 | <em>-0.4%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,850 | 3.8%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Supreme Constitutional Court ruled on Saturday that the 7% flat rate in the Old Rental Law for residential properties is unconstitutional and called on the Egyptian parliament to amend the law. The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time, this time by 25 bps, bringing them to 4.5%-4.75%. The Oil Ministry launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Company, which will invest USD530 million to develop production facilities and integrate the facility with other petrol...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Supreme Constitutional Court ruled on Saturday that the 7% flat rate in the Old Rental Law for residential properties is unconstitutional and called on the Egyptian parliament to amend the law.</p><p>The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time, this time by 25 bps, bringing them to 4.5%-4.75%.</p><p>The Oil Ministry launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Company, which will invest USD530 million to develop production facilities and integrate the facility with other petroleum companies in Alexandria governorate. </p><p>US multinational conglomerate Honeywell has finished its feasibility study with the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development for SAF production in Egypt, according to a statement from the Ministry.</p><p>Emirati oil and gas giant Dana Gas is waiting for USD24 million out of a total USD59 million of outstanding dues owed by the government to be paid before it launches a USD100 million project to develop production, the company said.</p><p>Tourist footfall is expected to reach a record high of 15.3 million in 2024, increasing 5% YoY, according to a statement from the Tourism Ministry. </p><p>An unnamed Chinese company is looking to set up a USD360 million tire factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) in partnership with the state-owned Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI). </p><p>Austrian wood panels manufacturer Kronospan wants to partner with Nag Hamady Fiberboard Company to set up a 150k sqm production line in the Egyptian company’s existing factory to produce MDF, according to a statement by the Industry Ministry. </p><p>Egypt is committed to repaying loans worth USD3 billion to Gulf banks in November. </p><p>Egypt will repay some USD1.3 billion in USD-denominated bonds today for debt issued in 2016, according to Al Arabiya, citing unnamed sources. </p><p>The Shalatin Mineral Resources Company, affiliated with the Ministry of Petroleum, aims to deliver gold to the CBE amounting to a ton by the end of this year 2024.</p><p><b>ISPH</b> reported positive 3Q24 results: Bottom line amounted to EGP185 million, up 49.8% QoQ and 3.4x YoY. 9M24 bottom line came in at EGP407 million, up 1.3x YoY. <em>ISPH is trading at 2025 multiples of EV/EBITDA of 3.0x and P/E of 9.8x.</em></p><p>EBRD gave its initial approval to a USD120 million equity bridge loan to Obelisk Solar — a special purpose vehicle owned by Norway’s Scatec — to fund part of Scatec’s 1-GW solar power plant in Nagaa Hammadi to power <b>EGAL</b>’s industrial complex with 2 GW of green energy.</p><p>Ministry of Electricity set the feed-in tariff for solar panels using the battery energy storage system at USD0.023/kWh for privately-owned solar panels and USD0.014/kWh for state-owned solar panels. </p><p><b>CCAP</b>’s subsidiary, Egyptian Refining Company (ERC), plans to repay USD200 million of its outstanding USD742 million debt by December, company head Mohamed Saad stated. </p><p><b>EFID</b> announced the signing of a toll manufacturing agreement in the biscuit business with Misr Food Additives (MIFAD). </p><p>Phillip Morris increased the prices of its tobacco products for the the third time this year, raising prices by EGP5 across its offerings in the local market.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Supreme Constitutional Court ruled on Saturday that the 7% flat rate in the Old Rental Law for residential properties is unconstitutional and called on the Egyptian parliament to amend the law.</p><p>The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time, this time by 25 bps, bringing them to 4.5%-4.75%.</p><p>The Oil Ministry launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Company, which will invest USD530 million to develop production facilities and integrate the facility with other petroleum companies in Alexandria governorate. </p><p>US multinational conglomerate Honeywell has finished its feasibility study with the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development for SAF production in Egypt, according to a statement from the Ministry.</p><p>Emirati oil and gas giant Dana Gas is waiting for USD24 million out of a total USD59 million of outstanding dues owed by the government to be paid before it launches a USD100 million project to develop production, the company said.</p><p>Tourist footfall is expected to reach a record high of 15.3 million in 2024, increasing 5% YoY, according to a statement from the Tourism Ministry. </p><p>An unnamed Chinese company is looking to set up a USD360 million tire factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) in partnership with the state-owned Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI). </p><p>Austrian wood panels manufacturer Kronospan wants to partner with Nag Hamady Fiberboard Company to set up a 150k sqm production line in the Egyptian company’s existing factory to produce MDF, according to a statement by the Industry Ministry. </p><p>Egypt is committed to repaying loans worth USD3 billion to Gulf banks in November. </p><p>Egypt will repay some USD1.3 billion in USD-denominated bonds today for debt issued in 2016, according to Al Arabiya, citing unnamed sources. </p><p>The Shalatin Mineral Resources Company, affiliated with the Ministry of Petroleum, aims to deliver gold to the CBE amounting to a ton by the end of this year 2024.</p><p><b>ISPH</b> reported positive 3Q24 results: Bottom line amounted to EGP185 million, up 49.8% QoQ and 3.4x YoY. 9M24 bottom line came in at EGP407 million, up 1.3x YoY. <em>ISPH is trading at 2025 multiples of EV/EBITDA of 3.0x and P/E of 9.8x.</em></p><p>EBRD gave its initial approval to a USD120 million equity bridge loan to Obelisk Solar — a special purpose vehicle owned by Norway’s Scatec — to fund part of Scatec’s 1-GW solar power plant in Nagaa Hammadi to power <b>EGAL</b>’s industrial complex with 2 GW of green energy.</p><p>Ministry of Electricity set the feed-in tariff for solar panels using the battery energy storage system at USD0.023/kWh for privately-owned solar panels and USD0.014/kWh for state-owned solar panels. </p><p><b>CCAP</b>’s subsidiary, Egyptian Refining Company (ERC), plans to repay USD200 million of its outstanding USD742 million debt by December, company head Mohamed Saad stated. </p><p><b>EFID</b> announced the signing of a toll manufacturing agreement in the biscuit business with Misr Food Additives (MIFAD). </p><p>Phillip Morris increased the prices of its tobacco products for the the third time this year, raising prices by EGP5 across its offerings in the local market.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[CAPMAS is expected to release inflation figures for October on Sunday, 10 November. We expect urban annual inflation to hit around 27%. Net International Reserves recorded USD46.9 billion at the end of October 2024, up USD205 million from September’s USD46.7 billion. Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib will unveil the revamped privatization program before the end of the month, Prime Minister said. Egyptian officials and the IMF mission are in discussions over how they can extend the timeline...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>CAPMAS is expected to release inflation figures for October on Sunday, 10 November. We expect urban annual inflation to hit around 27%.</p><p>Net International Reserves recorded USD46.9 billion at the end of October 2024, up USD205 million from September’s USD46.7 billion.</p><p>Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib will unveil the revamped privatization program before the end of the month, Prime Minister said.</p><p>Egyptian officials and the IMF mission are in discussions over how they can extend the timeline of implementing some of the reforms previously agreed upon with the Fund.</p><p>The government spent EGP28.5 billion on fuel subsidies in 1Q of the current fiscal year, marking a 232% YoY increase.</p><p>The Finance Ministry provided an additional EGP53 billion to the Oil Ministry in 1Q24/25 to help it settle payments to foreign partners and secure imports for strategic stockpiling.</p><p>The CBE has instructed banks to begin processing car importers’ requests for USD-denominated letters of credit, ending a six-month halt, sources said.</p><p>LSE-listed Energean confirmed in a meeting with Oil Minister Karim Badawi that the USD945 million sale of its Egyptian, Croatian, and Italian assets to global investment firm Carlyle is set to go through by the end of the year.</p><p>Egypt is set to launch a global tender for gold mining and exploration at approximately 200 sites in the Eastern Desert by the end of the year.</p><p>The CEO of the Italian company Eni revealed that the company will return to drilling gas wells again in the Zohr field by the end of this year.</p><p>China’s Anton Oilfield Services Group and the UAE’s Mubadala Energy are looking to explore investments and collaboration in Egypt’s oil sector.</p><p>The government is planning to launch 11 new tenders for investments under the public-private partnership (PPP) model, with targeted investment costs totaling EGP62 billion.</p><p>The government approved the redrafted Labor Act after several rounds of discussions.</p><p>Cabinet also approved granting the Tunisian automotive cable manufacturer Coficab the golden license for its up to USD88 million automotive cable and electrical factory in Tenth of Ramadan City.</p><p>Cabinet approved granting MAFI Agricultural Produce Industries a golden license for its agri-food industrial project in Sadat City. </p><p><b>CIEB</b> released 3Q24 consolidated bottom line of EGP1,874 million (-3% q/q, +44% y/y).</p><p><b>OFH</b> received an offer to sell its 99%-owned subsidiary, Klivvr, for EGP657.7 million.</p><p><b>CICH</b>’s micro-financing arm, Reefy, raised EGP884 million in the second securitization issuance.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> denied, in a release to EGX, receiving any official offers or ongoing negotiations for the purchase of its free-floating shares on the EGX. </p><p><b>SWDY</b> partnered with KSA’s Abunayyan Holding to produce high and extra-high voltage power transformers in the Saudi market. The company also launched a procurement tender with Saudi Electricity Company for the domestic production of medium-voltage cable accessories.</p><p>According to local media, <b>TMGH</b> YTD sales have reached EGP470 billion. <em>This figure likely includes not only TMGH sales, but also sales made for third parties for which TMGH receives commissions.</em></p><p><b>ETEL</b> and Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) have announced the successful landing of the Africa-1 subsea cable system in Egypt at the Ras Ghareb cable landing station on the Red Sea.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> reported results for 1Q24/25. Bottom line came in at EGP1.8 billion compared to EGP981 billion in 1Q23/24.</p><p>The Head of the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation announced signing investment agreement with Apache to increase gas production in the Western Desert where production will start in 1Q25.</p><p>Egyptian fertilizer exporters are currently negotiating with the biggest American fertilizer distributors to open new export markets in the US.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CAPMAS is expected to release inflation figures for October on Sunday, 10 November. We expect urban annual inflation to hit around 27%.</p><p>Net International Reserves recorded USD46.9 billion at the end of October 2024, up USD205 million from September’s USD46.7 billion.</p><p>Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib will unveil the revamped privatization program before the end of the month, Prime Minister said.</p><p>Egyptian officials and the IMF mission are in discussions over how they can extend the timeline of implementing some of the reforms previously agreed upon with the Fund.</p><p>The government spent EGP28.5 billion on fuel subsidies in 1Q of the current fiscal year, marking a 232% YoY increase.</p><p>The Finance Ministry provided an additional EGP53 billion to the Oil Ministry in 1Q24/25 to help it settle payments to foreign partners and secure imports for strategic stockpiling.</p><p>The CBE has instructed banks to begin processing car importers’ requests for USD-denominated letters of credit, ending a six-month halt, sources said.</p><p>LSE-listed Energean confirmed in a meeting with Oil Minister Karim Badawi that the USD945 million sale of its Egyptian, Croatian, and Italian assets to global investment firm Carlyle is set to go through by the end of the year.</p><p>Egypt is set to launch a global tender for gold mining and exploration at approximately 200 sites in the Eastern Desert by the end of the year.</p><p>The CEO of the Italian company Eni revealed that the company will return to drilling gas wells again in the Zohr field by the end of this year.</p><p>China’s Anton Oilfield Services Group and the UAE’s Mubadala Energy are looking to explore investments and collaboration in Egypt’s oil sector.</p><p>The government is planning to launch 11 new tenders for investments under the public-private partnership (PPP) model, with targeted investment costs totaling EGP62 billion.</p><p>The government approved the redrafted Labor Act after several rounds of discussions.</p><p>Cabinet also approved granting the Tunisian automotive cable manufacturer Coficab the golden license for its up to USD88 million automotive cable and electrical factory in Tenth of Ramadan City.</p><p>Cabinet approved granting MAFI Agricultural Produce Industries a golden license for its agri-food industrial project in Sadat City. </p><p><b>CIEB</b> released 3Q24 consolidated bottom line of EGP1,874 million (-3% q/q, +44% y/y).</p><p><b>OFH</b> received an offer to sell its 99%-owned subsidiary, Klivvr, for EGP657.7 million.</p><p><b>CICH</b>’s micro-financing arm, Reefy, raised EGP884 million in the second securitization issuance.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> denied, in a release to EGX, receiving any official offers or ongoing negotiations for the purchase of its free-floating shares on the EGX. </p><p><b>SWDY</b> partnered with KSA’s Abunayyan Holding to produce high and extra-high voltage power transformers in the Saudi market. The company also launched a procurement tender with Saudi Electricity Company for the domestic production of medium-voltage cable accessories.</p><p>According to local media, <b>TMGH</b> YTD sales have reached EGP470 billion. <em>This figure likely includes not only TMGH sales, but also sales made for third parties for which TMGH receives commissions.</em></p><p><b>ETEL</b> and Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) have announced the successful landing of the Africa-1 subsea cable system in Egypt at the Ras Ghareb cable landing station on the Red Sea.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> reported results for 1Q24/25. Bottom line came in at EGP1.8 billion compared to EGP981 billion in 1Q23/24.</p><p>The Head of the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation announced signing investment agreement with Apache to increase gas production in the Western Desert where production will start in 1Q25.</p><p>Egyptian fertilizer exporters are currently negotiating with the biggest American fertilizer distributors to open new export markets in the US.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cyprus’ Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou said yesterday that his country is prepared to supply natural gas to Egypt to re-export to European marketsز</p><p>Oil Ministry to unveil full incentives policy framework during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2024) which is being held in the UAE until Thursday, Oil Minister Karim Badawi said.</p><p>Egypt will pay about USD818 million to the IMF during November, according to local press. The government has already paid USD259 million in commissions, additional fees, and interest due to the Fund on November 1. </p><p>The budget achieved a primary surplus of EGP90 billion during 1Q FY24/25, representing more than four times the surplus achieved in previous years, according to a press citing Ministry of Finance statement.</p><p>Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk laid out three near-term priorities to ensure economic stability and stimulate private sector growth. K</p><p>The House is set to vote on an amendment to extend the tax dispute settlement deadline to 30 June 2025.</p><p>The General Authority for Supply Commodities has encountered higher wheat supply prices than usual during a global tender on Monday.</p><p>The value of Egypt&apos;s agricultural exports increased by about 32% YoY during the first 10M2024, recording USD4.1 billion.</p><p>The CBE sold one-year EUR denominated T bills worth EUR642.8 million in an auction with an average return of 3.5%.</p><p>The Egyptian Railway Authority of the Ministry of Transportation will bid for the development of Tanta–El Mansoura–Damietta Rail Project in January 2025, according to local media. The qualified consortiums include Talis-<b>ORAS</b>, Alstom-Al Rowad, Siemens-Madkour, Chinese CRSC, and Korean LS- KNR. </p><p>SIC has offered to purchase some 284.3 mn of <b>CIRA</b>’s shares at EGP 15 a piece, EGP 1 higher than previously expected. This implies transaction value of EGP4.26 billion and would imply FY24/25f P/E of 26.6x and EV/EBITDA of 4.3x. </p><p>The General Authority for Investment (GAFI) and Educational Buildings Authority aim to attract investments to establish 1k schools by offering fresh facilities. </p><p><b>HRHO&apos;s</b> subsidiary Tanmeyah is planning to expand by adding 100 more branches in the next period. </p><p><b>CICH</b> announces the issuance of a securitization bond with a total amount of EGP3.919 billion to Tasaheel. </p><p><b>CICH </b>Asset Management received the regulatory greenlight to open the subscription door for its CI Sector Fund, a diversified investment fund, starting 11 November and for a two-month period. </p><p><b>CNFN</b> now announces its expansion plan by providing its new digital finance and an investment platform services soon. </p><p><b>ATLC&apos;s</b> general assembly approved the issuance of an accumulated cash dividend of EGP0.599/share for the year 2023 implying a payout ratio of 78.3% and a dividend yield of 14.4%. </p><p><b>FWRY</b> announced that its fully in-house developed Soft POS solution has successfully completed the MPOC certification cycle.</p><p>Mobily, a leading Technology, Media, and Telecom company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and <b>ETEL</b> have signed a cooperation agreement to land the first Saudi submarine cable linking Saudi Arabia and Egypt. </p><p>Egyptian Cabinet approved the contractual agreement between the Universal Health Insurance Authority (UHIA) and eHealth, a subsidiary of <b>EFIH</b>. </p><p>Memphis pharma appointed a new CEO &quot;Tarek Mahrous Salman&quot; after the resignation of the old CEO Bassem Abdallah. </p><p>Egypt is set to establish three new shipyards in partnership with the private sector in the Suez and Red Sea governorates, with investments exceeding USD100 million.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The IMF will begin the fourth review of Egypt’s IMF loan program tomorrow. Three main areas will be subject to discussions during the review. The IMF team will be discussing green financing through its Resilience and Sustainability Facility next week. The government applied for an additional USD1.2 bn in long-term, low-cost climate financing from the IMF's Resilience and Sustainability Facility back in August. President El-Sisi said, during his meeting with the Director of the IMF Kristalina ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The IMF will begin the fourth review of Egypt’s IMF loan program tomorrow. Three main areas will be subject to discussions during the review.</p><p>The IMF team will be discussing green financing through its Resilience and Sustainability Facility next week. The government applied for an additional USD1.2 bn in long-term, low-cost climate financing from the IMF&apos;s Resilience and Sustainability Facility back in August.</p><p>President El-Sisi said, during his meeting with the Director of the IMF Kristalina Georgieva, that the current priority is to ease the pressures and burdens on citizens and to contain inflationary pressures.</p><p>The government has reportedly hiked the prices of natural gas for households by EGP0.40-1 per cubic meter as part of wider plans to phase out fuel subsidies, according to press. </p><p>The CBE is reportedly allowing local banks to issue letters of credit for the import of non-essential goods, including cars, based on each lender’s USD reserves. The move is expected to help clear the backlog of non-essential import requests that have been piling up since 2022.</p><p>Ebda’s Nile Fund for Industrial Investment, and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt’s industrial sub-fund are reportedly exploring cooperation to set up new companies specialized in the local manufacture of imported production inputs.</p><p>The USD continued its rise against the EGP during the first day of the week, exchanging hands at up to EGP 49.10 and inching closer to its peak recorded during August.</p><p>The CBE will sell EUR600 million T-bills for one year today, Monday, that will replace another one-year T-bills that has matured and was worth EUR656.7 million with an average yield of 4%.</p><p>The National Tunnels Authority, affiliated to the Ministry of Transport, is expected to receive EUR500 million within days, from 4 international institutions contributing to financing the Abu Qir metro project in its first phase.</p><p><b>COMI</b> (FV: EGP130.00, OW) recorded a strong set of results where 3Q24net profit post-minority interest only recorded EGP14,801 million (-5% q/q, +77% y/y), bringing 9M24 bottom line to EGP42,348 million (+89% y/y). <em>The stock is trading at P/E 2025 of 4.0x and P/B 2025 of 1.3x.</em></p><p> MNT-Halan microfinance subsidiary Tasaheel Finance has issued EGP3.92 bn worth of securitized sustainability bonds.</p><p>Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait - Egypt achieved a 131% growth in profits during the first 9 months of 2024, recording EGP5.4 billion compared to EGP2.3 billion in profits during the same period last year. </p><p>GB Auto Rental, <b>GBCO </b>subsidiary, has obtained approval from Ministry of Transport to license the rental of transportation vehicles including buses, trucks, and industrial equipment. </p><p>According to local media, <b>GBCO</b> SME lender Kredit has secured EGP875 mn in credit financing from a syndicate of nine local and international banks.</p><p>Auto sales in September dropped 5% MoM to record 9.5k vehicles, down from 10K in August, according to figures AMIC.</p><p>According to local press, informed sources estimated the actual expected increase in mobile network service’ prices at about 15%. Sources expected authorities to implement the increase before the end of this year.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone intends to establish a pharmaceutical industrial zone on an area of ​​4 million square meters.</p><p>Alexandria Pharma will pay out a dividend of EGP30 per share on its FY 2023-2024 earnings, with the payment set to be made on 20 November.</p><p>OPEC+ has agreed to delay a planned December oil output increase by one month.</p><p>EGAS has launched a tender for the development of the Satis gas field in the North El Burg offshore concession after the BP-Adnoc JV abandoned the concession.</p><p>Egypt’s chemicals and fertilizers exports reached USD7 billion during 9M24, up from USD5.3 billion in 9M23.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF will begin the fourth review of Egypt’s IMF loan program tomorrow. Three main areas will be subject to discussions during the review.</p><p>The IMF team will be discussing green financing through its Resilience and Sustainability Facility next week. The government applied for an additional USD1.2 bn in long-term, low-cost climate financing from the IMF&apos;s Resilience and Sustainability Facility back in August.</p><p>President El-Sisi said, during his meeting with the Director of the IMF Kristalina Georgieva, that the current priority is to ease the pressures and burdens on citizens and to contain inflationary pressures.</p><p>The government has reportedly hiked the prices of natural gas for households by EGP0.40-1 per cubic meter as part of wider plans to phase out fuel subsidies, according to press. </p><p>The CBE is reportedly allowing local banks to issue letters of credit for the import of non-essential goods, including cars, based on each lender’s USD reserves. The move is expected to help clear the backlog of non-essential import requests that have been piling up since 2022.</p><p>Ebda’s Nile Fund for Industrial Investment, and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt’s industrial sub-fund are reportedly exploring cooperation to set up new companies specialized in the local manufacture of imported production inputs.</p><p>The USD continued its rise against the EGP during the first day of the week, exchanging hands at up to EGP 49.10 and inching closer to its peak recorded during August.</p><p>The CBE will sell EUR600 million T-bills for one year today, Monday, that will replace another one-year T-bills that has matured and was worth EUR656.7 million with an average yield of 4%.</p><p>The National Tunnels Authority, affiliated to the Ministry of Transport, is expected to receive EUR500 million within days, from 4 international institutions contributing to financing the Abu Qir metro project in its first phase.</p><p><b>COMI</b> (FV: EGP130.00, OW) recorded a strong set of results where 3Q24net profit post-minority interest only recorded EGP14,801 million (-5% q/q, +77% y/y), bringing 9M24 bottom line to EGP42,348 million (+89% y/y). <em>The stock is trading at P/E 2025 of 4.0x and P/B 2025 of 1.3x.</em></p><p> MNT-Halan microfinance subsidiary Tasaheel Finance has issued EGP3.92 bn worth of securitized sustainability bonds.</p><p>Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait - Egypt achieved a 131% growth in profits during the first 9 months of 2024, recording EGP5.4 billion compared to EGP2.3 billion in profits during the same period last year. </p><p>GB Auto Rental, <b>GBCO </b>subsidiary, has obtained approval from Ministry of Transport to license the rental of transportation vehicles including buses, trucks, and industrial equipment. </p><p>According to local media, <b>GBCO</b> SME lender Kredit has secured EGP875 mn in credit financing from a syndicate of nine local and international banks.</p><p>Auto sales in September dropped 5% MoM to record 9.5k vehicles, down from 10K in August, according to figures AMIC.</p><p>According to local press, informed sources estimated the actual expected increase in mobile network service’ prices at about 15%. Sources expected authorities to implement the increase before the end of this year.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone intends to establish a pharmaceutical industrial zone on an area of ​​4 million square meters.</p><p>Alexandria Pharma will pay out a dividend of EGP30 per share on its FY 2023-2024 earnings, with the payment set to be made on 20 November.</p><p>OPEC+ has agreed to delay a planned December oil output increase by one month.</p><p>EGAS has launched a tender for the development of the Satis gas field in the North El Burg offshore concession after the BP-Adnoc JV abandoned the concession.</p><p>Egypt’s chemicals and fertilizers exports reached USD7 billion during 9M24, up from USD5.3 billion in 9M23.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>IMF’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva kicked off talks with Egyptian officials, including Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly and CBE governor Hassan Abdalla yesterday after landing in Egypt. </p><p>The USD rose more than 0.4% against the EGP on Thursday to reach EGP48.94 to the greenback, marking its highest level since August.</p><p>Budget deficit narrowed to 2.12% of the country’s GDP in 1Q 2024-2025, recording EGP361.8 bn, compared to an EGP455.8 bn deficit during the same period last year. This was driven by an increase in revenues, mainly from the taxpayers. Government spending increased by 4.7% YoY, standing at EGP827.7 bn, while interest payments dipped 5.4% YoY, at around EGP452 bn.</p><p>Fitch Ratings upgraded Egypt&apos;s credit rating from ‘B-’ to ‘B’ with a stable outlook for the first time since 2019, citing FX inflows from the USD35 bn Ras El Hekma agreement, our expanded USD8 bn IMF program, and the EU’s EUR7.4 bn aid package, alongside greater confidence in the durability of our structural reforms.</p><p>The IMF expects constraints on Egypt’s growth to ease as regional tensions subside and structural reforms are implemented. The Fund noted that “an assumed easing of the conflict in Gaza and Israel next year and steady implementation of reforms are projected to help lift growth in Egypt to 4.1% in 2025 and above 5% over the medium term.”</p><p>Net foreign asset surplus in the Egyptian banking system rose 6% to record USD10.31 bn in September, up from USD9.7 bn in August.</p><p>The House will discuss and vote on amendments to the law regulating the tax dispute settlement on Tuesday, which will see the deadline for settlements pushed to 30 June 2025. </p><p>Egypt is aiming for 120 GW of total electrical capacity by 2040, with 60% set to come from renewable sources.</p><p>A consortium of China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) subsidiary Umi Group and IGI Holding have signed an MoU with the New Urban Communities Authority to manage and operate the Central Business District in the New Administrative Capital.</p><p><b>We update our FV on ISPH to EGP9.50/share,</b> up from EGP4.12/share maintaining our overweight recommendation; factoring in the upward revision for prices, increased market share, updating our macro assumptions, and rolling over the model for an additional year.  <em>ISPH is currently trading at 2025 multiples of P/E of 8.8x and EV/EBITDA of 1.8x.</em></p><p><b>EFIC</b> released 3Q24 unaudited standalone results. Net profit increased by 722% YoY (+6% QoQ) to EGP265.2 million, bringing 9M24 net profit to EGP586.7 million, a 150% YoY.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> sent a release announcing that the Council of Ministers has approved the establishment of a project to produce sodium cyanide as free zone project for Draschem Company, which is a partnership between the Austrian Holding Company for Petrochemicals and the Czech Company “Draslovka”. A lease agreement has been signed between them and SKPC for a plot of land to establish the project. Currently, SKPC is considering a 15% partnership in Draschem.</p><p><b>EKHO</b> sent a release in reference to the news published regarding the company’s withdrawal from Al Mohandes Insurance Company, EKHO announced that this news is entirely false and there are no negotiations with any party regarding this matter. </p><p>Egypt has welcomed the first oil tanker as part of an MoU inked with the Emirate of Fujairah earlier this year.</p><p>The finance and tourism ministries have officially launched a new EGP50 bn subsidized loan program for the tourism sector. The initiative will offer financing at 12% interest, with a focus on key tourist destinations in Luxor, Aswan, Greater Cairo, the Red Sea, and South Sinai governorates.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>IMF’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva kicked off talks with Egyptian officials, including Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly and CBE governor Hassan Abdalla yesterday after landing in Egypt. </p><p>The USD rose more than 0.4% against the EGP on Thursday to reach EGP48.94 to the greenback, marking its highest level since August.</p><p>Budget deficit narrowed to 2.12% of the country’s GDP in 1Q 2024-2025, recording EGP361.8 bn, compared to an EGP455.8 bn deficit during the same period last year. This was driven by an increase in revenues, mainly from the taxpayers. Government spending increased by 4.7% YoY, standing at EGP827.7 bn, while interest payments dipped 5.4% YoY, at around EGP452 bn.</p><p>Fitch Ratings upgraded Egypt&apos;s credit rating from ‘B-’ to ‘B’ with a stable outlook for the first time since 2019, citing FX inflows from the USD35 bn Ras El Hekma agreement, our expanded USD8 bn IMF program, and the EU’s EUR7.4 bn aid package, alongside greater confidence in the durability of our structural reforms.</p><p>The IMF expects constraints on Egypt’s growth to ease as regional tensions subside and structural reforms are implemented. The Fund noted that “an assumed easing of the conflict in Gaza and Israel next year and steady implementation of reforms are projected to help lift growth in Egypt to 4.1% in 2025 and above 5% over the medium term.”</p><p>Net foreign asset surplus in the Egyptian banking system rose 6% to record USD10.31 bn in September, up from USD9.7 bn in August.</p><p>The House will discuss and vote on amendments to the law regulating the tax dispute settlement on Tuesday, which will see the deadline for settlements pushed to 30 June 2025. </p><p>Egypt is aiming for 120 GW of total electrical capacity by 2040, with 60% set to come from renewable sources.</p><p>A consortium of China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) subsidiary Umi Group and IGI Holding have signed an MoU with the New Urban Communities Authority to manage and operate the Central Business District in the New Administrative Capital.</p><p><b>We update our FV on ISPH to EGP9.50/share,</b> up from EGP4.12/share maintaining our overweight recommendation; factoring in the upward revision for prices, increased market share, updating our macro assumptions, and rolling over the model for an additional year.  <em>ISPH is currently trading at 2025 multiples of P/E of 8.8x and EV/EBITDA of 1.8x.</em></p><p><b>EFIC</b> released 3Q24 unaudited standalone results. Net profit increased by 722% YoY (+6% QoQ) to EGP265.2 million, bringing 9M24 net profit to EGP586.7 million, a 150% YoY.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> sent a release announcing that the Council of Ministers has approved the establishment of a project to produce sodium cyanide as free zone project for Draschem Company, which is a partnership between the Austrian Holding Company for Petrochemicals and the Czech Company “Draslovka”. A lease agreement has been signed between them and SKPC for a plot of land to establish the project. Currently, SKPC is considering a 15% partnership in Draschem.</p><p><b>EKHO</b> sent a release in reference to the news published regarding the company’s withdrawal from Al Mohandes Insurance Company, EKHO announced that this news is entirely false and there are no negotiations with any party regarding this matter. </p><p>Egypt has welcomed the first oil tanker as part of an MoU inked with the Emirate of Fujairah earlier this year.</p><p>The finance and tourism ministries have officially launched a new EGP50 bn subsidized loan program for the tourism sector. The initiative will offer financing at 12% interest, with a focus on key tourist destinations in Luxor, Aswan, Greater Cairo, the Red Sea, and South Sinai governorates.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The IMF’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will be in Egypt next week to discuss our USD 8 bn loan program, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said. A delegation from the Fund will arrive directly following her visit in preparation for the program’s fourth review, Madbouly added.  The government will be taking another look at its plan to sell off stakes in state-owned companies and assets, Madbouly said. The sectors and sizes of the stakes of offered companies may be re-evaluated, he...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The IMF’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will be in Egypt next week to discuss our USD 8 bn loan program, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said. A delegation from the Fund will arrive directly following her visit in preparation for the program’s fourth review, Madbouly added. </p><p>The government will be taking another look at its plan to sell off stakes in state-owned companies and assets, Madbouly said. The sectors and sizes of the stakes of offered companies may be re-evaluated, he said.</p><p>The Egyptian Drug Authority gave pharma companies the final greenlight to hike the prices of 3.5k drugs, an official at the authority said. Around 1k products have seen their prices rise and the rest will see their prices rise over the coming few days, the source added.</p><p>The government will announce amendments to the real estate tax and simplifications to the Customs Law within two weeks.</p><p>DP World has agreed to explore the possibility of developing a public freezone in the new capital under an MoU inked with the New Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD) and the General Authority for Investment and Freezones (GAFI), according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>The cabinet approved a draft decision from Prime Minister changing up the government committee in charge of managing debt and external borrowing. </p><p>The cabinet approved a draft law amending the Unified Tax Procedures Law, which set out guidelines for tax reconciliation. </p><p>The Cabinet approved a draft law to settle the status of taxpayers and end existing tax disputes, part of its wider drive to ease the burden on taxpayers and unify and improve tax services.</p><p>The Cabinet approved a draft decision to set up a private freezone under the name Yada Egypt in New Alamein’s industrial zone. The EUR70 mn zone will focus on furniture manufacturing, with 100% of its output earmarked for exports. </p><p>The Cabinet approved the establishment of a new committee — dubbed the Energy Planning Unit — that will be responsible for proposing strategies, policies, and plans for implementing energy solutions.</p><p>According to local media, <b>OCDI</b> aims to increase its recurring revenue to 12-15% of total revenue within five years, and expects real estate prices to increase by 15% as a result of the recent energy price hikes.</p><p>The listing committee of EGX approved listing <b>ESRS&apos;s</b> issued and paid-in capital decrease by EGP4.55 million to reach EGP2.711 billion distributed over 542.35 million shares, effective 4 November 2024. </p><p><b>SKPC</b> will set up a USD159 million project for the production of sodium cyanide and its derivatives, dubbed Draschem for Specialized Chemicals, after cabinet approved the move yesterday during its weekly meeting. </p><p><b>MICH</b> will distribute a cash dividend worth EGP4/share on 28 November 2024, for shareholders of record on 25 November 2024.</p><p>Halliburton is set to finish preparation work on four deepwater gas wells in Egypt by December. The nearly-completed wells include two in the Burullus offshore gas field in the Mediterranean and two in BP’s Raven gas field in Alexandria.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has signed a contract with Dubai-based polyurethane systems firm, Pearl Polyurethane Systems, to set up a polyurethane factory in the Sokhna Industrial Zone, with initial investments of EGP100 million.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> EGM approved the distribution of FY23/24 dividends, withs DPS of EGP1.72 and USD0.0034. Record and distribution dates are not declared yet.</p><p>BTFH subsidiary, Beltone capital, is aiming to launch its credit rating agency in the first half of 2025. </p><p>Etihad Airways launched twice-weekly flights to Al Alamein starting July 2025.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will be in Egypt next week to discuss our USD 8 bn loan program, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said. A delegation from the Fund will arrive directly following her visit in preparation for the program’s fourth review, Madbouly added. </p><p>The government will be taking another look at its plan to sell off stakes in state-owned companies and assets, Madbouly said. The sectors and sizes of the stakes of offered companies may be re-evaluated, he said.</p><p>The Egyptian Drug Authority gave pharma companies the final greenlight to hike the prices of 3.5k drugs, an official at the authority said. Around 1k products have seen their prices rise and the rest will see their prices rise over the coming few days, the source added.</p><p>The government will announce amendments to the real estate tax and simplifications to the Customs Law within two weeks.</p><p>DP World has agreed to explore the possibility of developing a public freezone in the new capital under an MoU inked with the New Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD) and the General Authority for Investment and Freezones (GAFI), according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>The cabinet approved a draft decision from Prime Minister changing up the government committee in charge of managing debt and external borrowing. </p><p>The cabinet approved a draft law amending the Unified Tax Procedures Law, which set out guidelines for tax reconciliation. </p><p>The Cabinet approved a draft law to settle the status of taxpayers and end existing tax disputes, part of its wider drive to ease the burden on taxpayers and unify and improve tax services.</p><p>The Cabinet approved a draft decision to set up a private freezone under the name Yada Egypt in New Alamein’s industrial zone. The EUR70 mn zone will focus on furniture manufacturing, with 100% of its output earmarked for exports. </p><p>The Cabinet approved the establishment of a new committee — dubbed the Energy Planning Unit — that will be responsible for proposing strategies, policies, and plans for implementing energy solutions.</p><p>According to local media, <b>OCDI</b> aims to increase its recurring revenue to 12-15% of total revenue within five years, and expects real estate prices to increase by 15% as a result of the recent energy price hikes.</p><p>The listing committee of EGX approved listing <b>ESRS&apos;s</b> issued and paid-in capital decrease by EGP4.55 million to reach EGP2.711 billion distributed over 542.35 million shares, effective 4 November 2024. </p><p><b>SKPC</b> will set up a USD159 million project for the production of sodium cyanide and its derivatives, dubbed Draschem for Specialized Chemicals, after cabinet approved the move yesterday during its weekly meeting. </p><p><b>MICH</b> will distribute a cash dividend worth EGP4/share on 28 November 2024, for shareholders of record on 25 November 2024.</p><p>Halliburton is set to finish preparation work on four deepwater gas wells in Egypt by December. The nearly-completed wells include two in the Burullus offshore gas field in the Mediterranean and two in BP’s Raven gas field in Alexandria.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has signed a contract with Dubai-based polyurethane systems firm, Pearl Polyurethane Systems, to set up a polyurethane factory in the Sokhna Industrial Zone, with initial investments of EGP100 million.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> EGM approved the distribution of FY23/24 dividends, withs DPS of EGP1.72 and USD0.0034. Record and distribution dates are not declared yet.</p><p>BTFH subsidiary, Beltone capital, is aiming to launch its credit rating agency in the first half of 2025. </p><p>Etihad Airways launched twice-weekly flights to Al Alamein starting July 2025.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Prime Minister delivered a speech during the opening session of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh. The speech was about Egypt’s approach to securing sustainable and inclusive development, with a particular focus on empowering the private sector and further developing our energy sector, transport and infrastructure networks, and telecom and CIT industry. The Ministry of Industry and Transport, in coordination with the Ministries of Electricity and Petroleum, is prepa...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><br/>Prime Minister delivered a speech during the opening session of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh. The speech was about Egypt’s approach to securing sustainable and inclusive development, with a particular focus on empowering the private sector and further developing our energy sector, transport and infrastructure networks, and telecom and CIT industry.</p><p>The Ministry of Industry and Transport, in coordination with the Ministries of Electricity and Petroleum, is preparing a new mechanism to waive the interest and fines accumulated on the debts of troubled factories owed to these parties.</p><p>The EGX is working on restructuring the 18 sectoral indices, in terms of relative weights and liquidity of stocks.</p><p>LSE- and TSX-listed Centamin’s shareholders approved NYSE-listed global miner AngloGold Ashanti acquisition bid, with 98% voting in favor. The transaction will be carried out on 22 November, pending the Royal Court in Jersey’s approval in a court hearing scheduled for 20 November.</p><p>The Senate finalized the draft renewal of the Tax Disputes Settlement Law until the end of 2025.</p><p><b>OCDI</b> reported strong 9M24 sales of EGP39.8 billion, up 101.1% y/y, implying 3Q24 sales of EGP28.8 billion, up 148.4% y/y. This was driven by the launch of Ogami, OCDI’s latest North Coast project. Net profit in 3Q24 increased 45.4% y/y and 31.3% q/q to EGP309.0 million, bringing 9M24 net profit up 70.7% y/y to EGP934.6 million.</p><p>The FRA gave a nod to <b>LCSW</b> (FV: EGP30.08, OW) to go through the procedures to merge the company’s three sanitary ware and tile manufacturing subsidiary companies in Egypt into Lecico Egypt S.A.E. (the parent company) to improve operational and financial efficiencies.</p><p>Medcom-Aswan for Cement is currently in negotiations, with Libyan investors, to launch a new cement facility in the Capital Tripoli with investments of around EGP6 billion. </p><p>Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo subsidiary is putting the finishing touches on its cable factory in Tenth of Ramadan, with production set to begin next month before an official opening in 1Q25.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> sent a release announcing that the company’s BoD approved the installation of solar stations with a capacity of 2.5 MW for reducing electricity consumption from the grid.</p><p>State-owned Egypt Gas will partner with Jordan’s Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) to set up a natural gas supply network for Quweira Industrial Zone in Aqaba, Jordan. </p><p>The Egyptian Competition Authority received three requests from ADQ to acquire three companies through its subsidiary Alpha Oryx Limited. Its worth noting that Alpha Oryx was established by ADQ for the purpose of acquiring 25% of EDC, 30% of Ethydco, and 35% of ELAB. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br/>Prime Minister delivered a speech during the opening session of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh. The speech was about Egypt’s approach to securing sustainable and inclusive development, with a particular focus on empowering the private sector and further developing our energy sector, transport and infrastructure networks, and telecom and CIT industry.</p><p>The Ministry of Industry and Transport, in coordination with the Ministries of Electricity and Petroleum, is preparing a new mechanism to waive the interest and fines accumulated on the debts of troubled factories owed to these parties.</p><p>The EGX is working on restructuring the 18 sectoral indices, in terms of relative weights and liquidity of stocks.</p><p>LSE- and TSX-listed Centamin’s shareholders approved NYSE-listed global miner AngloGold Ashanti acquisition bid, with 98% voting in favor. The transaction will be carried out on 22 November, pending the Royal Court in Jersey’s approval in a court hearing scheduled for 20 November.</p><p>The Senate finalized the draft renewal of the Tax Disputes Settlement Law until the end of 2025.</p><p><b>OCDI</b> reported strong 9M24 sales of EGP39.8 billion, up 101.1% y/y, implying 3Q24 sales of EGP28.8 billion, up 148.4% y/y. This was driven by the launch of Ogami, OCDI’s latest North Coast project. Net profit in 3Q24 increased 45.4% y/y and 31.3% q/q to EGP309.0 million, bringing 9M24 net profit up 70.7% y/y to EGP934.6 million.</p><p>The FRA gave a nod to <b>LCSW</b> (FV: EGP30.08, OW) to go through the procedures to merge the company’s three sanitary ware and tile manufacturing subsidiary companies in Egypt into Lecico Egypt S.A.E. (the parent company) to improve operational and financial efficiencies.</p><p>Medcom-Aswan for Cement is currently in negotiations, with Libyan investors, to launch a new cement facility in the Capital Tripoli with investments of around EGP6 billion. </p><p>Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo subsidiary is putting the finishing touches on its cable factory in Tenth of Ramadan, with production set to begin next month before an official opening in 1Q25.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> sent a release announcing that the company’s BoD approved the installation of solar stations with a capacity of 2.5 MW for reducing electricity consumption from the grid.</p><p>State-owned Egypt Gas will partner with Jordan’s Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) to set up a natural gas supply network for Quweira Industrial Zone in Aqaba, Jordan. </p><p>The Egyptian Competition Authority received three requests from ADQ to acquire three companies through its subsidiary Alpha Oryx Limited. Its worth noting that Alpha Oryx was established by ADQ for the purpose of acquiring 25% of EDC, 30% of Ethydco, and 35% of ELAB. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said that while in Washington for the IMF and World Bank’s annual meetings he had expressed the government’s expectation that it would have “positive and constructive discussions” with the Fund during the fourth review of our loan program. The review, which if successfully passed will unlock USD 1.3 bn in funds, had been previously expected to commence after the IMF annual meetings wrapped up this past Saturday.</p><p>The EGX is considering allowing sole proprietorships to be listed and traded on the bourse without having to become joint-stock companies — a change that would require an amendment to the Capital Market Act, Al Borsa quotes EGX boss Ahmed El Sheikh as saying.</p><p>There might be a new Emirati industrial zone coming to the new capital, with the Administrative Capital for Urban Developments (ACUD) set to ink an MoU with an unnamed company from the UAE for a 500-feddan project in the coming days, ACUD Chairman Khaled Abbas said. ACUD is also in negotiations with a Turkish company over a similar project.</p><p>The Minister of Supply said that the ministry will receive a shipment of Russian wheat amounting to 430,000 tons starting next November. He added that mixing corn with wheat in bread production is currently being studied.</p><p>Prime Minister expressed to Manfred Weber, Chairman of the European People Party in the European Parliament that he is looking forward to receiving EUR1 billion before the end of this year, representing the first tranche of the EUR5 billion financial support package that the EU will provide to support Egypt&apos;s economy.</p><p>Sumou Holding Group subsidiary Adeer plans to set up an Egyptian real estate investment fund in partnership with Saudi fund manager said. </p><p><b>AMOC</b> released 1Q24/25 unaudited financial indicators posting a net profit growth of 14% YoY (+11% QoQ) to EGP479 million with a NPM of 5.4%, compared to EGP421 million and a NPM of 6.0% in 1Q23/24 and versus EGP432 million and a NPM of 3.9% in 4Q23/24. <em>AMOC is currently trading at a FY24/25e PE of 4.0x and EV/EBITDA of 2.1x.</em></p><p>Nas Investment Holding acquired a 32.4% stake in EgyFert (Samad Misr), purchasing 3.1 million of phosphate exporting company MidFert Misr’s shares in the fertilizer producer. </p><p><b>MASR</b> achieved strong 3Q24 sales of EGP15.8 billion, up 65.5% y/y and 163.5% q/q, bringing 9M24 sales up 147.0% y/y to EGP36.7 billion.</p><p>According to local media, <b>HELI</b> 1) intends to repay the EGP700.0 million remaining part of its loan until 2026, 2) receives around EGP350.0 million annually from its SODIC East co-development with OCDI, and 3) plans to launch a 400 feddan plot in New Heliopolis.</p><p><b>CICH</b> is conducting a promotional tour for the United bank&apos;s 30% stake in the new IPO that&apos;s to take place next month. Almost 25% of the bank&apos;s shares will be in private placement. </p><p>China’s state-owned auto manufacturer BAIC Group has inked an agreement with local agent Alkan Auto to establish an EV factory with the start of production penciled in for the end of 2025, according to local media. </p><p><b>ETEL</b> secured a seven-year syndicated credit facility of EGP18 billion to refinance its existing short-term EGP facilities. </p><p>The Federation of Egyptian Industries’ pharma division stated that Pharma sales during 3Q24 increased by 50% on a yearly basis after the increase in prices.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said that while in Washington for the IMF and World Bank’s annual meetings he had expressed the government’s expectation that it would have “positive and constructive discussions” with the Fund during the fourth review of our loan program. The review, which if successfully passed will unlock USD 1.3 bn in funds, had been previously expected to commence after the IMF annual meetings wrapped up this past Saturday.</p><p>The EGX is considering allowing sole proprietorships to be listed and traded on the bourse without having to become joint-stock companies — a change that would require an amendment to the Capital Market Act, Al Borsa quotes EGX boss Ahmed El Sheikh as saying.</p><p>There might be a new Emirati industrial zone coming to the new capital, with the Administrative Capital for Urban Developments (ACUD) set to ink an MoU with an unnamed company from the UAE for a 500-feddan project in the coming days, ACUD Chairman Khaled Abbas said. ACUD is also in negotiations with a Turkish company over a similar project.</p><p>The Minister of Supply said that the ministry will receive a shipment of Russian wheat amounting to 430,000 tons starting next November. He added that mixing corn with wheat in bread production is currently being studied.</p><p>Prime Minister expressed to Manfred Weber, Chairman of the European People Party in the European Parliament that he is looking forward to receiving EUR1 billion before the end of this year, representing the first tranche of the EUR5 billion financial support package that the EU will provide to support Egypt&apos;s economy.</p><p>Sumou Holding Group subsidiary Adeer plans to set up an Egyptian real estate investment fund in partnership with Saudi fund manager said. </p><p><b>AMOC</b> released 1Q24/25 unaudited financial indicators posting a net profit growth of 14% YoY (+11% QoQ) to EGP479 million with a NPM of 5.4%, compared to EGP421 million and a NPM of 6.0% in 1Q23/24 and versus EGP432 million and a NPM of 3.9% in 4Q23/24. <em>AMOC is currently trading at a FY24/25e PE of 4.0x and EV/EBITDA of 2.1x.</em></p><p>Nas Investment Holding acquired a 32.4% stake in EgyFert (Samad Misr), purchasing 3.1 million of phosphate exporting company MidFert Misr’s shares in the fertilizer producer. </p><p><b>MASR</b> achieved strong 3Q24 sales of EGP15.8 billion, up 65.5% y/y and 163.5% q/q, bringing 9M24 sales up 147.0% y/y to EGP36.7 billion.</p><p>According to local media, <b>HELI</b> 1) intends to repay the EGP700.0 million remaining part of its loan until 2026, 2) receives around EGP350.0 million annually from its SODIC East co-development with OCDI, and 3) plans to launch a 400 feddan plot in New Heliopolis.</p><p><b>CICH</b> is conducting a promotional tour for the United bank&apos;s 30% stake in the new IPO that&apos;s to take place next month. Almost 25% of the bank&apos;s shares will be in private placement. </p><p>China’s state-owned auto manufacturer BAIC Group has inked an agreement with local agent Alkan Auto to establish an EV factory with the start of production penciled in for the end of 2025, according to local media. </p><p><b>ETEL</b> secured a seven-year syndicated credit facility of EGP18 billion to refinance its existing short-term EGP facilities. </p><p>The Federation of Egyptian Industries’ pharma division stated that Pharma sales during 3Q24 increased by 50% on a yearly basis after the increase in prices.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt is preparing three possible revisions to the loan agreement to present to the IMF delegation when they land in Egypt mid-next week. The first scenario proposes extending the loan program by two years so Egypt ends up having five years to implement the reforms and unlock the entire USD8 billion in funding.The second scenario would give the government a year to carry out a stimulus package that includes pausing energy price hikes and slashing interest rates in efforts to boost growth.The ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt is preparing three possible revisions to the loan agreement to present to the IMF delegation when they land in Egypt mid-next week.</p><ul><li>The first scenario proposes extending the loan program by two years so Egypt ends up having five years to implement the reforms and unlock the entire USD8 billion in funding.</li><li>The second scenario would give the government a year to carry out a stimulus package that includes pausing energy price hikes and slashing interest rates in efforts to boost growth.</li><li>The third scenario suggests securing additional IMF funding, while maintaining the program’s current structure and timeline. This increase would enable the government to strengthen social protections.</li></ul><p>The Finance Ministry sold some EGP52.4 billion in EGP-denominated three-month t-bills this week at an average yield of 30.0%. This marks the highest yield on three-month bills since March.</p><p>Egypt asked the World Bank to extend the period of the USD500 million local development program in Upper Egypt to end in October 2025 instead of the current month.</p><p>The EGX Head said that a package of measures are currently being studied, including launching a new index that combines sustainability and Islamic compliance. He also revealed a study on amending the rules for registering and delisting companies from the market.</p><p>Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib laid the foundation stone for Arab Otsuka Nutraceuticals subsidiary Egypt Otsuka’s factory for nutritional products in Tenth of Ramadan.</p><p>The Ministry of Electricity is looking forward to receiving a EUR65 million grant from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) during the coming period.</p><p>A new ro-ro shipping line connecting Damietta Port with Italy’s Port of Trieste will begin operations by the end of November.</p><p>Global consulting firm Deloitte kicked off its new innovation hub in Cairo yesterday, pledging a three-year USD30 million investment to employ 5k of the country’s “top-tier talent” in several service export sectors.</p><p>United Bank will be going ahead with plans to float 330 million of its shares, equivalent to a 30% stake, on the EGX. The bank plans to make its EGX debut before the end of 2024.</p><p><b>ATLC</b> signed a financing contract worth EGP275 million with the Arab Forum for Investments Company to strengthen the capital base.</p><p>According to local media,<b> GBCO</b> signed an agreement with Japanese truck manufacturer UD Trucks, granting it distribution rights for 2 models in the Egyptian market.</p><p>According to local media, Philip Morris International, disclosed that it has allocated USD45 million in anticipation of potential tax obligations in Egypt. </p><p><b>ABUK</b> agreed with the Arab Organization for Industrialization to implement a solar energy station with a capacity of 2.5 MW and a cost of EGP90 million. </p><p><b>MICH </b>released 1Q24/25 results, posting an 8% increase in revenues to EGP260.3 million and 14% growth in net profit to EGP155.9 million. </p><p>The government will offer private sector companies the chance to set up hospitals on 21 land plots as it works to add 173k beds to the country’s residential capacity by 2030. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt is preparing three possible revisions to the loan agreement to present to the IMF delegation when they land in Egypt mid-next week.</p><ul><li>The first scenario proposes extending the loan program by two years so Egypt ends up having five years to implement the reforms and unlock the entire USD8 billion in funding.</li><li>The second scenario would give the government a year to carry out a stimulus package that includes pausing energy price hikes and slashing interest rates in efforts to boost growth.</li><li>The third scenario suggests securing additional IMF funding, while maintaining the program’s current structure and timeline. This increase would enable the government to strengthen social protections.</li></ul><p>The Finance Ministry sold some EGP52.4 billion in EGP-denominated three-month t-bills this week at an average yield of 30.0%. This marks the highest yield on three-month bills since March.</p><p>Egypt asked the World Bank to extend the period of the USD500 million local development program in Upper Egypt to end in October 2025 instead of the current month.</p><p>The EGX Head said that a package of measures are currently being studied, including launching a new index that combines sustainability and Islamic compliance. He also revealed a study on amending the rules for registering and delisting companies from the market.</p><p>Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib laid the foundation stone for Arab Otsuka Nutraceuticals subsidiary Egypt Otsuka’s factory for nutritional products in Tenth of Ramadan.</p><p>The Ministry of Electricity is looking forward to receiving a EUR65 million grant from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) during the coming period.</p><p>A new ro-ro shipping line connecting Damietta Port with Italy’s Port of Trieste will begin operations by the end of November.</p><p>Global consulting firm Deloitte kicked off its new innovation hub in Cairo yesterday, pledging a three-year USD30 million investment to employ 5k of the country’s “top-tier talent” in several service export sectors.</p><p>United Bank will be going ahead with plans to float 330 million of its shares, equivalent to a 30% stake, on the EGX. The bank plans to make its EGX debut before the end of 2024.</p><p><b>ATLC</b> signed a financing contract worth EGP275 million with the Arab Forum for Investments Company to strengthen the capital base.</p><p>According to local media,<b> GBCO</b> signed an agreement with Japanese truck manufacturer UD Trucks, granting it distribution rights for 2 models in the Egyptian market.</p><p>According to local media, Philip Morris International, disclosed that it has allocated USD45 million in anticipation of potential tax obligations in Egypt. </p><p><b>ABUK</b> agreed with the Arab Organization for Industrialization to implement a solar energy station with a capacity of 2.5 MW and a cost of EGP90 million. </p><p><b>MICH </b>released 1Q24/25 results, posting an 8% increase in revenues to EGP260.3 million and 14% growth in net profit to EGP155.9 million. </p><p>The government will offer private sector companies the chance to set up hospitals on 21 land plots as it works to add 173k beds to the country’s residential capacity by 2030. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In contrast to the IMF’s talk of being open to changing some of the terms of the loan agreement, Georgieva reiterated that “Egypt is better served by undertaking reforms sooner rather than later.”  IMF Director Kristalina Georgieva stated that the Fund’s amendment to the basic and additional fees for programs and loans will save Egypt USD800 million up to 2030. Investment Minister Hassan El Khaitb will now be minister in charge of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE). The Green Climate Fund...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In contrast to the IMF’s talk of being open to changing some of the terms of the loan agreement, Georgieva reiterated that “Egypt is better served by undertaking reforms sooner rather than later.” </p><p>IMF Director Kristalina Georgieva stated that the Fund’s amendment to the basic and additional fees for programs and loans will save Egypt USD800 million up to 2030.</p><p>Investment Minister Hassan El Khaitb will now be minister in charge of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE).</p><p>The Green Climate Fund has approved funding proposals for three multi-country sustainable development programs, unlocking USD2.7 billion for programs across 14 countries, with Egypt set to be included in all three.</p><p>The government will be releasing a new policy on increasing investment in oil and gas, petrochemicals, refining, and minerals in November.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum seeks to increase natural gas imports from Israel by about 10% during November to meet the local needs of power stations and industry.</p><p>Canada-based oil and gas company TAG Oil is looking to raise CAD10 million through a public offering of additional units in the company, with the firm planning on using the proceeds of the offering to “advance appraisal and development activities” in Egypt’s Western Desert.</p><p>The Housing Ministry’s Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund is considering increasing its World Bank loan by USD200 million by December 2025, bringing the total value of its loan to USD1 billion.</p><p>The failure to obtain lenders’ approval and the provision of fuel were behind the government’s postponement of the sale of the Beni Suef power station, sources revealed.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> signed an MoU with the Iraq Development Fund to establish a new fund — dubbed the Localization Fund — that aims to attract both local and foreign investments to support Iraq&apos;s economic diversification.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> highlighted in a release to EGX that Elsewedy Industrial company, participating in a oil and gas exploration agreement with EGPC, is not a subsidiary of SWDY.</p><p><b>MASR</b> signed a co-development agreement with ZMID to co-develop a 42 feddan land plot in New Heliopolis. The project is expected to generate revenue of EGP11.4 billion, with MASR entitled to a 64% revenue share and ZMID a 36% revenue share. <em>We remind you that this project was first preliminarily approved in July 2024.</em></p><p><b>PHAR</b> Board approved the increase in authorized capital from EGP1.5 billion to EGP6 billion and in issued capital from EGP1.488 billion to EGP1.688 billion, with an increase of EGP200 million to the issued capital, to be distributed over 20 million shares. The increase will be carried out via cash subscription for existing shareholders.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In contrast to the IMF’s talk of being open to changing some of the terms of the loan agreement, Georgieva reiterated that “Egypt is better served by undertaking reforms sooner rather than later.” </p><p>IMF Director Kristalina Georgieva stated that the Fund’s amendment to the basic and additional fees for programs and loans will save Egypt USD800 million up to 2030.</p><p>Investment Minister Hassan El Khaitb will now be minister in charge of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE).</p><p>The Green Climate Fund has approved funding proposals for three multi-country sustainable development programs, unlocking USD2.7 billion for programs across 14 countries, with Egypt set to be included in all three.</p><p>The government will be releasing a new policy on increasing investment in oil and gas, petrochemicals, refining, and minerals in November.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum seeks to increase natural gas imports from Israel by about 10% during November to meet the local needs of power stations and industry.</p><p>Canada-based oil and gas company TAG Oil is looking to raise CAD10 million through a public offering of additional units in the company, with the firm planning on using the proceeds of the offering to “advance appraisal and development activities” in Egypt’s Western Desert.</p><p>The Housing Ministry’s Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund is considering increasing its World Bank loan by USD200 million by December 2025, bringing the total value of its loan to USD1 billion.</p><p>The failure to obtain lenders’ approval and the provision of fuel were behind the government’s postponement of the sale of the Beni Suef power station, sources revealed.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> signed an MoU with the Iraq Development Fund to establish a new fund — dubbed the Localization Fund — that aims to attract both local and foreign investments to support Iraq&apos;s economic diversification.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> highlighted in a release to EGX that Elsewedy Industrial company, participating in a oil and gas exploration agreement with EGPC, is not a subsidiary of SWDY.</p><p><b>MASR</b> signed a co-development agreement with ZMID to co-develop a 42 feddan land plot in New Heliopolis. The project is expected to generate revenue of EGP11.4 billion, with MASR entitled to a 64% revenue share and ZMID a 36% revenue share. <em>We remind you that this project was first preliminarily approved in July 2024.</em></p><p><b>PHAR</b> Board approved the increase in authorized capital from EGP1.5 billion to EGP6 billion and in issued capital from EGP1.488 billion to EGP1.688 billion, with an increase of EGP200 million to the issued capital, to be distributed over 20 million shares. The increase will be carried out via cash subscription for existing shareholders.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Prime Minister confirmed that the government is currently reviewing the timeline and reforms put forward by the Fund, pointing to the direct impact that the war on Gaza and the subsequent decline in Suez Canal revenues has had on state revenues as justification for the review.</p><p>The Prime Minister said that the foreign exchange flows and the state’s needs and obligations are proceeding regularly and smoothly, and there is no delay with regard to production requirements, raw materials, and basic needs, and there are no delayed requests in the banks, denying the government’s intention for another floatation of the exchange rate.</p><p>The first phase of the government’s plan to bring private investors to develop, manage, and operate Egyptian airports will offer up five airports, unnamed sources told press. The sources named the airports as Cairo International Airport, Sphinx International Airport, El Alamein International Airport, Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, and Hurghada International Airport. The government also plans to hand over management of Luxor and Aswan airports to private sector operators in subsequent phases. </p><p>Home appliance giant LG plans to add a new USD150 million refrigerator production line to its Tenth of Ramadan factory. The new production line is in the preparation phase.</p><p>Turkish pump manufacturer Turbosan is mulling setting up a factory in Egypt as part of a larger effort to increase its presence in the local market, according to a Housing Ministry statement.</p><p>Egyptian and Libyan businesses agreed to set up a comprehensive industrial complex leveraging Egyptian raw materials to serve as a trade corridor to Algeria, Tunisia, and other African markets, set up permanent “Made in Egypt” exhibitions in Tripoli and Benghazi, and to look into potential Egyptian investments in Libya’s tourism sector — Libya is setting up a tourism project on its coastline.</p><p>The World Bank announced a schedule for Egypt&apos;s external debt repayments during the current fiscal year, which includes paying obligations worth USD60.8 billion in the period from July 2024 to June 2025. </p><p>Eni is set to resume drilling at the Zohr gas field in December of this year, with the arrival of a rig to drill two new wells, Oil Minister Karim Badawi said yesterday. </p><p>US oil producer Apache has been awarded four exploration blocks in the Western Desert, the Oil Minister announced. </p><p>BP will be expediting the drilling of the second well at the Raven natural gas field, the Oil Minister said, adding that the additional production capacity is set to come online by January 2025.</p><p>The Oil Ministry targets signing 15 new oil and gas exploration agreements during the coming year with minimum investments of USD748.5 million.</p><p>United Bank shares will be temporarily listed on the bourse starting today, after which the company will have six months to meet listing requirements and obtain regulatory approvals ahead of its planned IPO set to take place before the end of 1Q25.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> launched SEP educational platform in Saudi Arabia with a capital of USD300 million.</p><p><b>COMI</b> CEO Hisham Ezz El Arab plans to leave his post at the bank within the next 2-3 years, he told Al Arabiya, adding that he is currently mentoring three employees, with one expected to take over after his departure.</p><p>Government agencies can now grant contractors working on public projects up to a six-month extension on their implementation timelines, according to a circular issued by the Cabinet. </p><p>State-owned Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) signed four separate MoUs with <b>SWDY</b>&apos;s Elsewedy Industrial Development, <b>ESRS</b>, Ades Holding, and a consortium of Hassan Allam Holding and Infinity Power aimed at ramping up oil and natural gas exploration alongside production and field development, according to a Cabinet statement.</p>]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF has kept our growth forecast for the current fiscal year unchanged at 4.1% in its updated World Economic Outlook.</p><p>President Sisi met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Brics Summit, which kicked off in Kazan yesterday. The conversation centered around Egypt’s role in the bloc, bilateral relationship, and regional and international issues.</p><p>El Sisi made a case for using the Brics platform to find workarounds for external trade restrictions that hamper intra-bloc trade, particularly that between Egypt and Russia.</p><p>The Ministry of Civil Aviation has completed the final phase of the technical study and timetable for offering a number of EgyptAir Holding Company affiliated companies for management and operation.</p><p>The government will work to localize the manufacture of 12 products selected by the ministries of housing and industry. </p><p>Africa-focused and London-based PE outfit Helios Investment Partners is looking into acquiring stakes in another three Egyptian companies, the company’s consumer and healthcare head Raed Barkatis said. </p><p>LG Electronics Egypt intends to launch a new line for producing refrigerators at its factory in 10th of Ramadan City with investments of no less than USD150 million.</p><p>The government is working on a plan to help Egyptian industry adjust to meet the EU’s new standards, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which is set to fully go into effect starting 2026, to safeguard Egypt’s export competitiveness</p><p>The FRA has released a circular outlining new regulations for securitization activity, to protect those who invest in securities and ensure the market operates efficiently. </p><p><b>SUGR</b> released 3Q24 financial indicators, reporting bottom line of EGP214 million in 3Q24 (-32% YoY, -70% QoQ), reflecting a NPM of 19% (+3.4pps YoY, -116.5pps QoQ). The sequential drop-in bottom-line performance is attributed to the high base effect of 2Q24, which was significantly impacted by investment income and other income, accounting for 61.4% of total income for that quarter. On 9M basis, net profit recorded EGP1,154 million (-17.8% YoY) with NPM of 50% (+24.5pps YoY). <em>SUGR is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 5.7x and EV/EBITDA of 4.9x</em>.</p><p><b>EGAL’s</b> general assembly approved the distribution of a cash dividend of EGP7.0/share for FY23/24, implying a payout ratio of 31% and a dividend yield of 6%. </p><p><b>HELI’s</b> board approved the final price to acquire the 52k sqm Mansoura land plot for EGP2.2 billion. HELI had already previously paid EGP2.0 billion as a deposit, leaving EGP202.4 million as the remaining amount to be paid.</p><p>Khalda Petroleum, a JV between US oil producer Apache and EGPC, will allocate USD70 million of its planned USD1.3 billion in investments earmarked for the current fiscal year to launch a new diesel production project.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pitch: Egypt Banking Sector| Rerating Is a Must The Egyptian banking sector is poised for remarkable performance as we approach the release of third-quarter results for 2024. The combination of anticipated extraordinary results amid high interest rates and the compelling valuation metrics makes the Egyptian banking sector a prime candidate for investment. Our top picks for the sector are: ADIB (FV: EGP80.00, OW) and COMI (FV: EGP130.00, OW) The Madbouly government has reportedly asked th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Pitch: Egypt Banking Sector| Rerating Is a Must</b></p><p>The Egyptian banking sector is poised for remarkable performance as we approach the release of third-quarter results for 2024. The combination of anticipated extraordinary results amid high interest rates and the compelling valuation metrics makes the Egyptian banking sector a prime candidate for investment.<em> </em><b>Our top picks for the sector are: ADIB (FV: EGP80.00, OW</b>) <b>and COMI (FV: EGP130.00, OW)</b></p><p>The Madbouly government has reportedly asked the International Monetary Fund for an extension on the timeline for the implementation of economic reforms that were agreed upon as part of our loan program, an anonymous government official told CNN Business Arabic.</p><p>The government is currently studying offers from local and foreign investors to build hospitals on ten plots of land across the country.</p><p>The Planning Ministry is set to launch a national multidimensional poverty index without providing a timeline.</p><p>A number of land freight service providers raised shipping rates by 20% over the weekend in line with the recent fuel price hike. </p><p>The Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade is considering postponing the implementation of a 15% increase in the usufruct fee collected from free zone companies for a year starting from January 2025.</p><p>The government is looking to increase the contribution rates of free zone projects to Egypt&apos;s total exports by no less than 40% during the coming year.</p><p>The government is planning to establish a cargo city, dubbed Cairo Cargo City, that will double the volume of goods transported.</p><p>The heads of Brics nations, including President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, are in the Russian city of Kazan for the three-day Brics Summit to discuss economic cooperation, trade, and global governance.</p><p><b>HELI</b> Board approved a EGP667.5 million capital increase through the distribution of 2:1 stock dividends.<br/> <br/> <b>ESRS</b> submitted to EGX the documents needed to decrease its issued and paid-in capital by EGP4.55 million to reach EGP2.711 billion through cancelling 0.91 million treasury shares at a par value of EGP5/share. </p><p>Raya Distribution, a subsidiary of <b>RAYA</b>, inked a partnership agreement with Italian appliance company De&apos;Longhi Group, the owner of the De&apos;Longhi, Kenwood, and Braun brands, to become the exclusive agent and official distributor for Kenwood’s built-in kitchen appliances in Egypt.</p><p>Raya Food’s parent company, <b>RAYA</b>, will direct USD20 mn of Helios Investment Partners’ USD40 mn bid for 49% of the subsidiary towards building a second factory partly dedicated to freeze-dried fruits and vegetables.</p><p><b>ORWE</b> has denied in an EGX release having any potential acquisition offer for its shares at the current time.</p><p>The cabinet released a statement denying the existence of any car import quotas set by the government. This came in response to media reports claiming that the government plans to reduce the monthly car import quota from 10K to 8K units.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> subsidiary Beltone Leasing and Factoring has closed its first securitized bond issuance, raising some EGP1.3 billion. T</p><p>Beltone Financial Holding and Italy’s CRIF Ratings were chosen by the Financial Regulatory Authority to set up the country’s second credit rating agency. </p><p><b>SUGR</b>’s Chairman and Managing Director Ahmed Abdel Hafez submitted his resignation.</p><p>US oil producer Apache plans to increase its daily natural gas production 11% to 500 million cf and invest some USD1.3 billion on its production of crude oil, through its JV with EGPC Khalda Petroleum, during the current fiscal year. </p><p>Chemical Industries Holding Company (CIHC) is reportedly looking to appoint an investment bank to manage the listing of Sinai Manganese, Al Borsa reports. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Pitch: Egypt Banking Sector| Rerating Is a Must</b></p><p>The Egyptian banking sector is poised for remarkable performance as we approach the release of third-quarter results for 2024. The combination of anticipated extraordinary results amid high interest rates and the compelling valuation metrics makes the Egyptian banking sector a prime candidate for investment.<em> </em><b>Our top picks for the sector are: ADIB (FV: EGP80.00, OW</b>) <b>and COMI (FV: EGP130.00, OW)</b></p><p>The Madbouly government has reportedly asked the International Monetary Fund for an extension on the timeline for the implementation of economic reforms that were agreed upon as part of our loan program, an anonymous government official told CNN Business Arabic.</p><p>The government is currently studying offers from local and foreign investors to build hospitals on ten plots of land across the country.</p><p>The Planning Ministry is set to launch a national multidimensional poverty index without providing a timeline.</p><p>A number of land freight service providers raised shipping rates by 20% over the weekend in line with the recent fuel price hike. </p><p>The Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade is considering postponing the implementation of a 15% increase in the usufruct fee collected from free zone companies for a year starting from January 2025.</p><p>The government is looking to increase the contribution rates of free zone projects to Egypt&apos;s total exports by no less than 40% during the coming year.</p><p>The government is planning to establish a cargo city, dubbed Cairo Cargo City, that will double the volume of goods transported.</p><p>The heads of Brics nations, including President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, are in the Russian city of Kazan for the three-day Brics Summit to discuss economic cooperation, trade, and global governance.</p><p><b>HELI</b> Board approved a EGP667.5 million capital increase through the distribution of 2:1 stock dividends.<br/> <br/> <b>ESRS</b> submitted to EGX the documents needed to decrease its issued and paid-in capital by EGP4.55 million to reach EGP2.711 billion through cancelling 0.91 million treasury shares at a par value of EGP5/share. </p><p>Raya Distribution, a subsidiary of <b>RAYA</b>, inked a partnership agreement with Italian appliance company De&apos;Longhi Group, the owner of the De&apos;Longhi, Kenwood, and Braun brands, to become the exclusive agent and official distributor for Kenwood’s built-in kitchen appliances in Egypt.</p><p>Raya Food’s parent company, <b>RAYA</b>, will direct USD20 mn of Helios Investment Partners’ USD40 mn bid for 49% of the subsidiary towards building a second factory partly dedicated to freeze-dried fruits and vegetables.</p><p><b>ORWE</b> has denied in an EGX release having any potential acquisition offer for its shares at the current time.</p><p>The cabinet released a statement denying the existence of any car import quotas set by the government. This came in response to media reports claiming that the government plans to reduce the monthly car import quota from 10K to 8K units.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> subsidiary Beltone Leasing and Factoring has closed its first securitized bond issuance, raising some EGP1.3 billion. T</p><p>Beltone Financial Holding and Italy’s CRIF Ratings were chosen by the Financial Regulatory Authority to set up the country’s second credit rating agency. </p><p><b>SUGR</b>’s Chairman and Managing Director Ahmed Abdel Hafez submitted his resignation.</p><p>US oil producer Apache plans to increase its daily natural gas production 11% to 500 million cf and invest some USD1.3 billion on its production of crude oil, through its JV with EGPC Khalda Petroleum, during the current fiscal year. </p><p>Chemical Industries Holding Company (CIHC) is reportedly looking to appoint an investment bank to manage the listing of Sinai Manganese, Al Borsa reports. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ President Abdel Fattah El Sisi pointed to the economic pressures the nation is enduring as the country undergoes reforms as part of its loan agreement with the IMF. “If this challenge forces me to place unbearable pressure on the public, we must review the situation with the IMF,” El Sisi said. Finance ministers, central bank governors, and other big names in the worlds of finance and policy are in Washington DC for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Annual Meetings th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b> </b>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi pointed to the economic pressures the nation is enduring as the country undergoes reforms as part of its loan agreement with the IMF. “If this challenge forces me to place unbearable pressure on the public, we must review the situation with the IMF,” El Sisi said.</p><p>Finance ministers, central bank governors, and other big names in the worlds of finance and policy are in Washington DC for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Annual Meetings that run until Saturday.</p><p>Japanese real estate mogul and Titan Capital owner Kanazawa Kiyokyo is considering moving a portion of his USD8 billion in investments to the Egyptian market, he said during a meeting with the Housing Minister.</p><p>The Housing Ministry has published new income limits for low- and middle-income citizens wishing to apply for subsidized housing under the new offering by Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Support Fund.</p><p>The cost of the interest subsidy initiative for tourism company loans is estimated at EGP3.5 billion annually, government sources said.</p><p>Helios Investment Partners fund plans to invest about USD250 million in Egypt during the coming period.</p><p>The Egyptian government intends to reduce the cap on car imports by about 20% starting this month to 8,000 cars per month instead of the 10,000 cars set last June.</p><p>The Egyptian arm of Polish grain silo company Feerum has reportedly pulled out of an agreement to set up a factory to manufacture grain silos with with Egyptian construction and engineering firm Samcrete and the state-owned Egyptian Holding Company for Silos and Storage.</p><p>The government reportedly plans to launch a tender to purchase 20 LNG cargoes during 1Q25. </p><p><b>DOMT</b> BoD has given the greenlight for Arla Foods to begin its due diligence process. </p><p>According to local media, <b>DOMT</b> has invested EGP150 million this year to expand its bakery business and seize new export opportunities. The company plans to invest another EGP200 million in 2025 to purchase a new plot of land for expansion and to increase its production capacity.</p><p>Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Trade announced yesterday the start of an investigation to combat dumping imports of CR steel that are coming from Egypt, after a complaint submitted by the sole flat steel producer Maghreb Steel, claiming that Egyptian imports are sold in the Moroccan market at unfair prices.</p><p><b>RAYA</b> gave the preliminary greenlight to Helios Investment Partners’ acquisition bid to acquire 49% of Raya Foods for USD40 million.</p><p><b>RAYA</b>’s automotive unit Raya Auto plans to invest over EGP300 million in EVs over the next three years.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b> </p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 73.1 | <em>-7.6%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 184 | <em>-18.0%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 406 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 980 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 970 | 2.7%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 118 | -6.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 419 | 1.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,503 | -1.5%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,579 | -1.3%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,763 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 145 | <em>-0.9%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,745 | -1.8%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b> </b>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi pointed to the economic pressures the nation is enduring as the country undergoes reforms as part of its loan agreement with the IMF. “If this challenge forces me to place unbearable pressure on the public, we must review the situation with the IMF,” El Sisi said.</p><p>Finance ministers, central bank governors, and other big names in the worlds of finance and policy are in Washington DC for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Annual Meetings that run until Saturday.</p><p>Japanese real estate mogul and Titan Capital owner Kanazawa Kiyokyo is considering moving a portion of his USD8 billion in investments to the Egyptian market, he said during a meeting with the Housing Minister.</p><p>The Housing Ministry has published new income limits for low- and middle-income citizens wishing to apply for subsidized housing under the new offering by Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Support Fund.</p><p>The cost of the interest subsidy initiative for tourism company loans is estimated at EGP3.5 billion annually, government sources said.</p><p>Helios Investment Partners fund plans to invest about USD250 million in Egypt during the coming period.</p><p>The Egyptian government intends to reduce the cap on car imports by about 20% starting this month to 8,000 cars per month instead of the 10,000 cars set last June.</p><p>The Egyptian arm of Polish grain silo company Feerum has reportedly pulled out of an agreement to set up a factory to manufacture grain silos with with Egyptian construction and engineering firm Samcrete and the state-owned Egyptian Holding Company for Silos and Storage.</p><p>The government reportedly plans to launch a tender to purchase 20 LNG cargoes during 1Q25. </p><p><b>DOMT</b> BoD has given the greenlight for Arla Foods to begin its due diligence process. </p><p>According to local media, <b>DOMT</b> has invested EGP150 million this year to expand its bakery business and seize new export opportunities. The company plans to invest another EGP200 million in 2025 to purchase a new plot of land for expansion and to increase its production capacity.</p><p>Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Trade announced yesterday the start of an investigation to combat dumping imports of CR steel that are coming from Egypt, after a complaint submitted by the sole flat steel producer Maghreb Steel, claiming that Egyptian imports are sold in the Moroccan market at unfair prices.</p><p><b>RAYA</b> gave the preliminary greenlight to Helios Investment Partners’ acquisition bid to acquire 49% of Raya Foods for USD40 million.</p><p><b>RAYA</b>’s automotive unit Raya Auto plans to invest over EGP300 million in EVs over the next three years.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b> </p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 73.1 | <em>-7.6%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 184 | <em>-18.0%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 406 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 980 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 970 | 2.7%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 118 | -6.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 419 | 1.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,503 | -1.5%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,579 | -1.3%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,763 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 145 | <em>-0.9%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,745 | -1.8%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In line with our expectation, the MPC decided to keep the CBE’s overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate, and the rate of the main operation unchanged. The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced on Friday the third fuel price increase in 2024. However, prices of Mazut supplied to power plants and food industries have been kept unchanged.  The Prime Minister stated that fuel prices will continue shifting gradually until the end of 2025; however, this will be paused ov...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In line with our expectation, the MPC decided to keep the CBE’s overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate, and the rate of the main operation unchanged.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced on Friday the third fuel price increase in 2024. However, prices of Mazut supplied to power plants and food industries have been kept unchanged. </p><p>The Prime Minister stated that fuel prices will continue shifting gradually until the end of 2025; however, this will be paused over the next six months.</p><p>Six international companies have shown interest in managing and operating airports being offered up by the state.</p><p>The government is looking to issue new sukuk and green bonds worth between EGP5-10 billion in 3Q-4Q of FY24-25.</p><p>S&amp;P Global Ratings affirmed Egypt&apos;s B-/B rating and decided to keep the country’s long- and short-term sovereign credit rating outlook as positive.</p><p>The government has chosen to postpone the offering of stakes in the 545-MW Zafarana wind farm and the Beni Suef power plant to foreign investors.</p><p>Readymade garments manufacturer Akay for Readymade Garments is planning to gradually invest EGP1.5 billion over the next six years as part of its expansion agenda.</p><p><b>SKPC </b>posted 3Q24 unaudited financial results. Net profit rose 10% YoY (flat QoQ) to EGP663 million in 3Q24. On a nine-month basis, net profit increased by 4% YoY to EGP1.89 billion. <em>SKPC is currently trading at a 2025f PE of 5.2x and EV/EBITDA of 4.0x.</em></p><p>Canada-based oil and gas company TAG Oil secured a no-objection letter from the Egyptian General Petroleum Company (EGPC) for its binding proposal submitted in 2Q24 to acquire a 2k km concession in the Western Desert.</p><p>ECHEM is currently negotiating with banks over a USD700 million loan to finance the bioethanol project with USD100 million, soda ash project with USD350 million, and silicon project with USD250 million.</p><p>Tobacco distributor JTI-Nakhla has renewed a three-year contract with <b>EAST</b> to produce JTI’s products at EAST’s production facilities. </p><p><b>EAST</b> plans to open letters of credit worth USD800 million over the next nine months.</p><p><b>EAST</b> aims to produce 70 billion cigarettes in FY24/25, a significant increase from the 43 billion cigarettes produced in FY23/24.</p><p><b>DOMT</b> BoD has decided to postpone granting Arla Food permission to conduct due diligence on the company. The delay is intended to seek further clarification on several points regarding the acquisition offer.</p><p><b>FWRY</b> (FV: EGP13.00, OW) has announced the launch of its new medical insurance product, Sehetak Fawry, as part of its ongoing strategy to expand its financial services portfolio.</p><p><b>RAYA</b> has received a binding offer from an unnamed bidder to acquire up to 49% of its 100%-owned subsidiary Raya Foods for USD40 million. <em>The implied valuation of the 49% stake of Raya Foods translates to EGP0.45 per RAYA share.</em></p><p><b>RMDA</b> is planning on investing EGP2 bn in the coming period to acquire new medicines. The company is in negotiations to acquire 10-15 new pharma products, with the acquisition coming as part of the company’s plan to expand its operations in the Egyptian market and boost exports.</p><p>The Administrative Capital for Urban Development postponed selecting a financial advisor to offer its shares on the EGX until 2H25. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In line with our expectation, the MPC decided to keep the CBE’s overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate, and the rate of the main operation unchanged.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced on Friday the third fuel price increase in 2024. However, prices of Mazut supplied to power plants and food industries have been kept unchanged. </p><p>The Prime Minister stated that fuel prices will continue shifting gradually until the end of 2025; however, this will be paused over the next six months.</p><p>Six international companies have shown interest in managing and operating airports being offered up by the state.</p><p>The government is looking to issue new sukuk and green bonds worth between EGP5-10 billion in 3Q-4Q of FY24-25.</p><p>S&amp;P Global Ratings affirmed Egypt&apos;s B-/B rating and decided to keep the country’s long- and short-term sovereign credit rating outlook as positive.</p><p>The government has chosen to postpone the offering of stakes in the 545-MW Zafarana wind farm and the Beni Suef power plant to foreign investors.</p><p>Readymade garments manufacturer Akay for Readymade Garments is planning to gradually invest EGP1.5 billion over the next six years as part of its expansion agenda.</p><p><b>SKPC </b>posted 3Q24 unaudited financial results. Net profit rose 10% YoY (flat QoQ) to EGP663 million in 3Q24. On a nine-month basis, net profit increased by 4% YoY to EGP1.89 billion. <em>SKPC is currently trading at a 2025f PE of 5.2x and EV/EBITDA of 4.0x.</em></p><p>Canada-based oil and gas company TAG Oil secured a no-objection letter from the Egyptian General Petroleum Company (EGPC) for its binding proposal submitted in 2Q24 to acquire a 2k km concession in the Western Desert.</p><p>ECHEM is currently negotiating with banks over a USD700 million loan to finance the bioethanol project with USD100 million, soda ash project with USD350 million, and silicon project with USD250 million.</p><p>Tobacco distributor JTI-Nakhla has renewed a three-year contract with <b>EAST</b> to produce JTI’s products at EAST’s production facilities. </p><p><b>EAST</b> plans to open letters of credit worth USD800 million over the next nine months.</p><p><b>EAST</b> aims to produce 70 billion cigarettes in FY24/25, a significant increase from the 43 billion cigarettes produced in FY23/24.</p><p><b>DOMT</b> BoD has decided to postpone granting Arla Food permission to conduct due diligence on the company. The delay is intended to seek further clarification on several points regarding the acquisition offer.</p><p><b>FWRY</b> (FV: EGP13.00, OW) has announced the launch of its new medical insurance product, Sehetak Fawry, as part of its ongoing strategy to expand its financial services portfolio.</p><p><b>RAYA</b> has received a binding offer from an unnamed bidder to acquire up to 49% of its 100%-owned subsidiary Raya Foods for USD40 million. <em>The implied valuation of the 49% stake of Raya Foods translates to EGP0.45 per RAYA share.</em></p><p><b>RMDA</b> is planning on investing EGP2 bn in the coming period to acquire new medicines. The company is in negotiations to acquire 10-15 new pharma products, with the acquisition coming as part of the company’s plan to expand its operations in the Egyptian market and boost exports.</p><p>The Administrative Capital for Urban Development postponed selecting a financial advisor to offer its shares on the EGX until 2H25. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We published today our earnings expectations sheet for companies under coverage in 3Q24/FY24/FY25: 1) In 3Q24, aggregated net profit is expected to increase 49% YoY and decrease 14% QoQ, 2) Aggregated net profit is expected to increase 53% YoY in FY24 and 15% YoY in FY25, 3) Stocks that are expected to witness a shift from net loss to net profit YoY in 3Q24: HELI, ESRS, MCQE, 4) Stocks that are expected to witness a spike (&gt;80%) in net profit growth YoY in FY25: EGCH, CIRA, MCQE, ECAP (sor...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We published today our earnings expectations sheet for companies under coverage in 3Q24/FY24/FY25: 1) In 3Q24, aggregated net profit is expected to increase 49% YoY and decrease 14% QoQ, 2) Aggregated net profit is expected to increase 53% YoY in FY24 and 15% YoY in FY25, 3) Stocks that are expected to witness a shift from net loss to net profit YoY in 3Q24: HELI, ESRS, MCQE, 4) Stocks that are expected to witness a spike (&gt;80%) in net profit growth YoY in FY25: EGCH, CIRA, MCQE, ECAP (sorted from highest rise in net profit)</p><p>It is interest rate day. <em>We remind you that we expect the CBE to prefer to hold rates unchanged in its meeting, on a relatively sticky inflation in 4Q24. I</em></p><p>The World Bank sees the Egyptian economy growing at a 3.5% clip during the fiscal year 2024-2025, trimming its outlook 0.7 percentage points from the 4.2% forecasted in June, on lower Suez Canal revenue and persistent uncertainty.</p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly explained at his weekly press conference that the government is preparing for all potential scenarios in the region amid escalating tensions around Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon.</p><p>The Prime Minister touched on the potential for local currency transactions between Egypt and Saudi Arabia.</p><p>Head of the European Union delegation expects the European Parliament to start discussing a loan to Egypt in January. The total value of the loan amounts to EUR5 billion, of which EUR1 billion does not require a parliament approval. </p><p>The Canadian company Tag Oil announced that it obtained the approval from the General Petroleum Authority regarding the company’s proposal to acquire a large concession in the Western Desert in Egypt.</p><p>The net foreign assets of the CBE increased by about USD186 million to reach USD10.459 billion by the end of last September.</p><p>The Prime Minister said that the electrical interconnection line between Saudi Arabia and Egypt will enter service in May or June 2025, and the capacity of the first phase will reach 1,500 megawatts out of the total capacity of the line, which amounts to 3,000 megawatts.</p><p>United Bank has officially submitted a request to list its shares on the EGX as the Central Bank pushes ahead with its plan to sell a stake in the lender in an IPO before the end of 1Q25.</p><p><b>COMI</b> and HSBC cut interest rates on their local currency high-yield CDs yesterday. </p><p>The government will within weeks offer a desalination plant to private players to be implemented under a public-private partnership (PPP) in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.</p><p><b>EAST</b> dividends distribution of EGP2.70/share for FY23/24 will be paid out in two installments, with the first paid on 21 October 2024 and the second on 25 November 2024.</p><p>According to local media, the minority stake that El-Damaty family intends to retain in <b>DOMT</b> will be around 20%, as part of a non-binding purchase offer from Denmark’s Arla Foods. </p><p><b>EFIH</b>’s general assembly approved distributing cash dividends of EGP0.197/share from 1H24 profits. <em>This implies a payout ratio of 60% and a dividend yield of 1%.</em></p><p><b>CIRA</b>’s general assembly approved cash dividends of EGP0.26/share for FY23. <em>This implies dividend payout ratio of 120% and dividend yield of 1.8%.</em></p><p><b>EGCH</b> released 4Q23/24 <b>revised</b> unaudited financial indicators, posting net profit of EGP2.4 billion during 4Q23/24 compared to net profit of EGP46 million in 4Q22/23 and a net loss of EGP411 million in 3Q23/24. On an annual basis, net profit grew by 131% YoY to EGP2.5 billion in FY23/24 from EGP1.2 billion in FY22/23. <em>EGCH is currently trading at a 2024/2025e EV/EBITDA of 10.3x.</em></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We published today our earnings expectations sheet for companies under coverage in 3Q24/FY24/FY25: 1) In 3Q24, aggregated net profit is expected to increase 49% YoY and decrease 14% QoQ, 2) Aggregated net profit is expected to increase 53% YoY in FY24 and 15% YoY in FY25, 3) Stocks that are expected to witness a shift from net loss to net profit YoY in 3Q24: HELI, ESRS, MCQE, 4) Stocks that are expected to witness a spike (&gt;80%) in net profit growth YoY in FY25: EGCH, CIRA, MCQE, ECAP (sorted from highest rise in net profit)</p><p>It is interest rate day. <em>We remind you that we expect the CBE to prefer to hold rates unchanged in its meeting, on a relatively sticky inflation in 4Q24. I</em></p><p>The World Bank sees the Egyptian economy growing at a 3.5% clip during the fiscal year 2024-2025, trimming its outlook 0.7 percentage points from the 4.2% forecasted in June, on lower Suez Canal revenue and persistent uncertainty.</p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly explained at his weekly press conference that the government is preparing for all potential scenarios in the region amid escalating tensions around Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon.</p><p>The Prime Minister touched on the potential for local currency transactions between Egypt and Saudi Arabia.</p><p>Head of the European Union delegation expects the European Parliament to start discussing a loan to Egypt in January. The total value of the loan amounts to EUR5 billion, of which EUR1 billion does not require a parliament approval. </p><p>The Canadian company Tag Oil announced that it obtained the approval from the General Petroleum Authority regarding the company’s proposal to acquire a large concession in the Western Desert in Egypt.</p><p>The net foreign assets of the CBE increased by about USD186 million to reach USD10.459 billion by the end of last September.</p><p>The Prime Minister said that the electrical interconnection line between Saudi Arabia and Egypt will enter service in May or June 2025, and the capacity of the first phase will reach 1,500 megawatts out of the total capacity of the line, which amounts to 3,000 megawatts.</p><p>United Bank has officially submitted a request to list its shares on the EGX as the Central Bank pushes ahead with its plan to sell a stake in the lender in an IPO before the end of 1Q25.</p><p><b>COMI</b> and HSBC cut interest rates on their local currency high-yield CDs yesterday. </p><p>The government will within weeks offer a desalination plant to private players to be implemented under a public-private partnership (PPP) in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.</p><p><b>EAST</b> dividends distribution of EGP2.70/share for FY23/24 will be paid out in two installments, with the first paid on 21 October 2024 and the second on 25 November 2024.</p><p>According to local media, the minority stake that El-Damaty family intends to retain in <b>DOMT</b> will be around 20%, as part of a non-binding purchase offer from Denmark’s Arla Foods. </p><p><b>EFIH</b>’s general assembly approved distributing cash dividends of EGP0.197/share from 1H24 profits. <em>This implies a payout ratio of 60% and a dividend yield of 1%.</em></p><p><b>CIRA</b>’s general assembly approved cash dividends of EGP0.26/share for FY23. <em>This implies dividend payout ratio of 120% and dividend yield of 1.8%.</em></p><p><b>EGCH</b> released 4Q23/24 <b>revised</b> unaudited financial indicators, posting net profit of EGP2.4 billion during 4Q23/24 compared to net profit of EGP46 million in 4Q22/23 and a net loss of EGP411 million in 3Q23/24. On an annual basis, net profit grew by 131% YoY to EGP2.5 billion in FY23/24 from EGP1.2 billion in FY22/23. <em>EGCH is currently trading at a 2024/2025e EV/EBITDA of 10.3x.</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government will soon announce “important news” regarding the privatization of a number of banks and airports, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said. Egypt’s external debt sat at USD152.9 bn during the end of FY2023/24, falling some USD15.1 bn (almost 9%). Egypt's import bill for petroleum products reached USD10.5 billion during 9M2024, compared to USD9.4 billion in the same period last year, an increase of 11.8%. State gas firm EGAS signed a partnership agreement with Greek infrastructure...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government will soon announce “important news” regarding the privatization of a number of banks and airports, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said.</p><p>Egypt’s external debt sat at USD152.9 bn during the end of FY2023/24, falling some USD15.1 bn (almost 9%).</p><p>Egypt&apos;s import bill for petroleum products reached USD10.5 billion during 9M2024, compared to USD9.4 billion in the same period last year, an increase of 11.8%.</p><p>State gas firm EGAS signed a partnership agreement with Greek infrastructure investment company Copelouzos Group to develop a JV headquartered in Greece focused on the trade, transport, supply, and regasification of natural gas in Eastern European countries and Greece, according to a statement.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority has issued new regulations to combat money laundering and terrorism financing for NBFIs.</p><p><b>OLFI</b> reported solid 3Q24 financial results with attributable net profit recording EGP299 million in 3Q24 (+212.6% YoY, +12.4% QoQ), implying NPM of 10.5% (+5.9pps YoY, -2.2pps QoQ). This brings 9M24 net profit to EGP722 million (+134.5% YoY). <em>OLFI is currently trading at 2024e P/E of 6.9x.</em></p><p>Oil prices slid on Tuesday, settling down 4.63% at USD77.18/bbl on news of a possible ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, although prices found some support on fears of a potential attack on Iranian oil infrastructure.</p><p>OPEC in a monthly report said world oil demand will rise by 1.93 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024, down from a growth of 2.03 million bpd it expected last month. </p><p>TCI Sanmar announced plans to inject more than USD300 million in investments to expand its PVC production capacity in Egypt.</p><p>The Minister of petroleum announced that Eni will dig new wells in Zohr field during the coming period. </p><p><b>ORHD</b> signed a USD155.0 million loan facility with the International Finance Corporation to partially refinance existing debt and fund potential growth opportunities in the hotel business in El Gouna and capital expenditure for renovating hotels. </p><p><b>MASR</b> signed a contract with Redcon Spain Construction to accelerate construction work in the Sarai project, with investments exceeding EGP600.0 million.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s subsidiary, EFG Corp-Solutions, has issued EGP450 mn in debt, its second issuance in a wider EGP3 bn program. </p><p><b>BTFH</b>’s subsidiary, Beltone Leasing and Factoring, is in talks with three major international financial institutions over a USD60 mn loan to fund expansion across the continent, starting with Morocco and Senegal.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) will within weeks issue regulations implementing the capital requirements for insurance companies put forth by the Unified Ins. Law.</p><p>A number of banks have been earmarked for privatization, including Banque du Caire, whose IPO has been repeatedly delayed for years due to poor market conditions, Arab African International Bank (AAIB), and United Bank, which should make its EGX debut early next year.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government will soon announce “important news” regarding the privatization of a number of banks and airports, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said.</p><p>Egypt’s external debt sat at USD152.9 bn during the end of FY2023/24, falling some USD15.1 bn (almost 9%).</p><p>Egypt&apos;s import bill for petroleum products reached USD10.5 billion during 9M2024, compared to USD9.4 billion in the same period last year, an increase of 11.8%.</p><p>State gas firm EGAS signed a partnership agreement with Greek infrastructure investment company Copelouzos Group to develop a JV headquartered in Greece focused on the trade, transport, supply, and regasification of natural gas in Eastern European countries and Greece, according to a statement.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority has issued new regulations to combat money laundering and terrorism financing for NBFIs.</p><p><b>OLFI</b> reported solid 3Q24 financial results with attributable net profit recording EGP299 million in 3Q24 (+212.6% YoY, +12.4% QoQ), implying NPM of 10.5% (+5.9pps YoY, -2.2pps QoQ). This brings 9M24 net profit to EGP722 million (+134.5% YoY). <em>OLFI is currently trading at 2024e P/E of 6.9x.</em></p><p>Oil prices slid on Tuesday, settling down 4.63% at USD77.18/bbl on news of a possible ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, although prices found some support on fears of a potential attack on Iranian oil infrastructure.</p><p>OPEC in a monthly report said world oil demand will rise by 1.93 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024, down from a growth of 2.03 million bpd it expected last month. </p><p>TCI Sanmar announced plans to inject more than USD300 million in investments to expand its PVC production capacity in Egypt.</p><p>The Minister of petroleum announced that Eni will dig new wells in Zohr field during the coming period. </p><p><b>ORHD</b> signed a USD155.0 million loan facility with the International Finance Corporation to partially refinance existing debt and fund potential growth opportunities in the hotel business in El Gouna and capital expenditure for renovating hotels. </p><p><b>MASR</b> signed a contract with Redcon Spain Construction to accelerate construction work in the Sarai project, with investments exceeding EGP600.0 million.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s subsidiary, EFG Corp-Solutions, has issued EGP450 mn in debt, its second issuance in a wider EGP3 bn program. </p><p><b>BTFH</b>’s subsidiary, Beltone Leasing and Factoring, is in talks with three major international financial institutions over a USD60 mn loan to fund expansion across the continent, starting with Morocco and Senegal.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) will within weeks issue regulations implementing the capital requirements for insurance companies put forth by the Unified Ins. Law.</p><p>A number of banks have been earmarked for privatization, including Banque du Caire, whose IPO has been repeatedly delayed for years due to poor market conditions, Arab African International Bank (AAIB), and United Bank, which should make its EGX debut early next year.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Financial Regulatory Authority has suspended issuing new licenses for companies seeking to operate in consumer finance or microfinance for one year.  Egypt is looking to boost its natural gas production by 30% to 6 bn cubic feet of gas per day by the end of 2025. Kuwait is reportedly mulling converting its deposits in the CBE - USD4 billion - into direct investments.  Egypt stands to save between USD300-400 million thanks to the IMF reducing surcharges, a government source said....]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Financial Regulatory Authority has suspended issuing new licenses for companies seeking to operate in consumer finance or microfinance for one year. </p><p>Egypt is looking to boost its natural gas production by 30% to 6 bn cubic feet of gas per day by the end of 2025.</p><p>Kuwait is reportedly mulling converting its deposits in the CBE - USD4 billion - into direct investments. </p><p>Egypt stands to save between USD300-400 million thanks to the IMF reducing surcharges, a government source said.</p><p>The Transport Ministry and Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority inked an MoU to bolster cooperation in maritime connectivity.</p><p>Planning and International Cooperation Minister and EU Ambassador to Cairo signed a EUR7 million comprehensive technical support package to support Egypt’s green transition.</p><p>The Ministry of Supply has set USD240 as the maximum import price for a ton of wheat, following the announcement by the Russian Ministry of Agriculture of raising duties on wheat exports by about 41% to reach the equivalent of USD19.57 per ton.</p><p>Bell International Company plans to pump new investments into Egypt worth USD150 million over the next two years to add new production lines.</p><p><b>MFPC</b> sent a release with reference to news of the company competing for the development of Delta Fertilizers Company with investments of USD450 million. MFPC declared that it has received an invitation to contribute in the partnership, and the matter is still under review. </p><p>Egypt Gas announced that the latest deal signed by its 41%-owned subsidiary, Town Gas, for natural gas connection and installations to households in Romania will not affect the company&apos;s revenues during the current year.</p><p>GB Capital for Financial Investments, the financial arm of <b>GBCO</b>, has obtained the Promoting and Underwriting license to expand its service offering into debt capital markets and related activities.</p><p>According to local media, an official from <b>GBCO </b>denied the news mentioned yesterday about the company’s intention of becoming an investment bank. </p><p><b>HRHO</b> has completed its fourth issue of securitization bonds worth EGP1.4 billion for Bedaya. Also, ValU is preparing to issue securitization bonds worth EGP1.5 billion as part of its current program worth EGP16 billion.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 79.0 | <em>1.3%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 225 | <em>-6.5%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 406 | 5.5%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 980 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 945 | 0.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 123 | -3.6%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 421 | 3.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,651 | -1.5%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,614 | -1.1%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,762 | <em>0.8%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 147 | <em>-1.0%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,795 | 0.0%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Financial Regulatory Authority has suspended issuing new licenses for companies seeking to operate in consumer finance or microfinance for one year. </p><p>Egypt is looking to boost its natural gas production by 30% to 6 bn cubic feet of gas per day by the end of 2025.</p><p>Kuwait is reportedly mulling converting its deposits in the CBE - USD4 billion - into direct investments. </p><p>Egypt stands to save between USD300-400 million thanks to the IMF reducing surcharges, a government source said.</p><p>The Transport Ministry and Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority inked an MoU to bolster cooperation in maritime connectivity.</p><p>Planning and International Cooperation Minister and EU Ambassador to Cairo signed a EUR7 million comprehensive technical support package to support Egypt’s green transition.</p><p>The Ministry of Supply has set USD240 as the maximum import price for a ton of wheat, following the announcement by the Russian Ministry of Agriculture of raising duties on wheat exports by about 41% to reach the equivalent of USD19.57 per ton.</p><p>Bell International Company plans to pump new investments into Egypt worth USD150 million over the next two years to add new production lines.</p><p><b>MFPC</b> sent a release with reference to news of the company competing for the development of Delta Fertilizers Company with investments of USD450 million. MFPC declared that it has received an invitation to contribute in the partnership, and the matter is still under review. </p><p>Egypt Gas announced that the latest deal signed by its 41%-owned subsidiary, Town Gas, for natural gas connection and installations to households in Romania will not affect the company&apos;s revenues during the current year.</p><p>GB Capital for Financial Investments, the financial arm of <b>GBCO</b>, has obtained the Promoting and Underwriting license to expand its service offering into debt capital markets and related activities.</p><p>According to local media, an official from <b>GBCO </b>denied the news mentioned yesterday about the company’s intention of becoming an investment bank. </p><p><b>HRHO</b> has completed its fourth issue of securitization bonds worth EGP1.4 billion for Bedaya. Also, ValU is preparing to issue securitization bonds worth EGP1.5 billion as part of its current program worth EGP16 billion.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 79.0 | <em>1.3%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 225 | <em>-6.5%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 406 | 5.5%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 980 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 945 | 0.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 123 | -3.6%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 421 | 3.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,651 | -1.5%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,614 | -1.1%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,762 | <em>0.8%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 147 | <em>-1.0%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,795 | 0.0%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Abdel Fattah El Sisi yesterday inaugurated the country’s newest and largest railway station, Giza’s Bashteel Station. The CBE’s MPC is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 17 October. We expect the CBE to prefer to hold rates unchanged in its upcoming meeting.  The Suez Canal Authority has rolled out fresh incentives and facilities for yachts passing through the waterway in a bid to promote yacht and marine tourism along the Red Sea coast — effective 1 November. Russia is pushing for the ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi yesterday inaugurated the country’s newest and largest railway station, Giza’s Bashteel Station.</p><p>The CBE’s MPC is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 17 October. We expect the CBE to prefer to hold rates unchanged in its upcoming meeting.<br/><br/>The Suez Canal Authority has rolled out fresh incentives and facilities for yachts passing through the waterway in a bid to promote yacht and marine tourism along the Red Sea coast — effective 1 November.</p><p>Russia is pushing for the nine-member bloc that includes Egypt to adopt changes to how local currency transactions are made between member nations to bypass the world’s dominant financial systems. </p><p>The IMF is slashing surcharges - additional fees imposed on countries that borrow beyond their quota or delay loan repayments — by 36% on average starting 1 November. </p><p>The Grand Egyptian Museum is to launch partial trial operations on Wednesday ahead of grand opening, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said in a televised statement. </p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Freezones (GAFI) will set up five more freezones under the special freezones system in response to investor demand.</p><p>State-owned Egyptian Company for Natural Gas Distribution — more commonly known as Town Gas — signed contracts with Romania’s Cis Gaz to manage linking natural gas distribution grids in Romania.</p><p>The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) signed an agreement with Romania’s Economy, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism Ministry to enhance cooperation in SME development, focusing on sectors such as agriculture, textile, and technology.</p><p>Egypt is expected to launch trial operations of the first phase of its USD1.8 billion Egypt-Saudi interconnection project in April 2025 instead of May. </p><p>The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) is close to producing batteries for electric vehicles, Al Borsa writes, citing the Chairman of AOI’s Kader Factory Amr Abdel Aziz.</p><p>Pharos Energy revealed that it received USD20 million of its arrears in Egypt during the 1H24.</p><p>According to local media, <b>GBCO</b>’s NBFS arm GB Capital is reportedly looking to secure its license to promote and cover subscriptions from the Financial Regulatory Authority as part of its efforts to become an investment bank.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s leasing and factoring arm is considering issuing securitization bonds with a total value of up to EGP2.0 billion next year.</p><p>Garawany Group subsidiary International Steel Industry is looking to invest EGP5.5 billion to upgrade and expand state-owned Delta Steel through a nine-year lease agreement, according to the Group&apos;s CEO. </p><p>Suez Canal shipping volume witnessed a 70% YoY decline in 3Q24.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi yesterday inaugurated the country’s newest and largest railway station, Giza’s Bashteel Station.</p><p>The CBE’s MPC is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 17 October. We expect the CBE to prefer to hold rates unchanged in its upcoming meeting.<br/><br/>The Suez Canal Authority has rolled out fresh incentives and facilities for yachts passing through the waterway in a bid to promote yacht and marine tourism along the Red Sea coast — effective 1 November.</p><p>Russia is pushing for the nine-member bloc that includes Egypt to adopt changes to how local currency transactions are made between member nations to bypass the world’s dominant financial systems. </p><p>The IMF is slashing surcharges - additional fees imposed on countries that borrow beyond their quota or delay loan repayments — by 36% on average starting 1 November. </p><p>The Grand Egyptian Museum is to launch partial trial operations on Wednesday ahead of grand opening, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said in a televised statement. </p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Freezones (GAFI) will set up five more freezones under the special freezones system in response to investor demand.</p><p>State-owned Egyptian Company for Natural Gas Distribution — more commonly known as Town Gas — signed contracts with Romania’s Cis Gaz to manage linking natural gas distribution grids in Romania.</p><p>The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) signed an agreement with Romania’s Economy, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism Ministry to enhance cooperation in SME development, focusing on sectors such as agriculture, textile, and technology.</p><p>Egypt is expected to launch trial operations of the first phase of its USD1.8 billion Egypt-Saudi interconnection project in April 2025 instead of May. </p><p>The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) is close to producing batteries for electric vehicles, Al Borsa writes, citing the Chairman of AOI’s Kader Factory Amr Abdel Aziz.</p><p>Pharos Energy revealed that it received USD20 million of its arrears in Egypt during the 1H24.</p><p>According to local media, <b>GBCO</b>’s NBFS arm GB Capital is reportedly looking to secure its license to promote and cover subscriptions from the Financial Regulatory Authority as part of its efforts to become an investment bank.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s leasing and factoring arm is considering issuing securitization bonds with a total value of up to EGP2.0 billion next year.</p><p>Garawany Group subsidiary International Steel Industry is looking to invest EGP5.5 billion to upgrade and expand state-owned Delta Steel through a nine-year lease agreement, according to the Group&apos;s CEO. </p><p>Suez Canal shipping volume witnessed a 70% YoY decline in 3Q24.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Annual urban inflation slightly accelerated, registering 26.4% YoY in September, up from 26.2% in August.  Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk unveiled the first phase of a package of tax facilities aimed at simplifying the tax system and easing the burden on taxpayers The revamped export subsidy program aims to enhance transparency by clearly reflecting the allocated budget for it, Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib said. The new program will also prioritize high value-added products and ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Annual urban inflation slightly accelerated, registering 26.4% YoY in September, up from 26.2% in August. </p><p>Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk unveiled the first phase of a package of tax facilities aimed at simplifying the tax system and easing the burden on taxpayers</p><p>The revamped export subsidy program aims to enhance transparency by clearly reflecting the allocated budget for it, Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib said. The new program will also prioritize high value-added products and offer more than cash payouts — it will offer land and tax breaks. </p><p>Prime Minister Madbouly said that the IMF&apos;s fourth review of the Egyptian economic program, was postponed in agreement with the Fund, to take place after the end of the Fund’s annual meetings in Washington. </p><p>Government sources told press that the government intends to restructure Egypt’s sovereign fund (SFE) and its subsidiary funds, most notably the pre-IPO fund.</p><p>Auto sales in August dropped 12% MoM yet increased 25% YoY to record 10k vehicles, according to figures from AMIC. This marks the first fall in total vehicle sales after four consecutive months of monthly increases. </p><p>The cabinet approved a draft presidential decree amending the executive regulations governing private and national universities, splitting the council governing the universities into two, with one governing private and one governing national universities. </p><p>The National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr decided yesterday, to reduce the interest rate on USD denominated CDs for 3 years by 0.5%. </p><p>Chevron will begin drilling its Singer exploratory gas well in the Mediterranean next month with investments of USD150 million.</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* The government will announce a fresh package of tax facilities and investment incentives later today.  Finance Minister said that he expects to see the facilities implemented before the end of the year. Minister of Transportation and Industry Kamel El Wazir said that president El Sisi ratified a decree to launch an initiative to assist halted factories with financing at 15%, subsidized by the Ministry of Finance. Egypt's interest payments dropped by 20.3% du...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b>The government will announce a fresh package of tax facilities and investment incentives later today.  Finance Minister said that he expects to see the facilities implemented before the end of the year.</p><p>Minister of Transportation and Industry Kamel El Wazir said that president El Sisi ratified a decree to launch an initiative to assist halted factories with financing at 15%, subsidized by the Ministry of Finance.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s interest payments dropped by 20.3% during July-August 2024, to EGP312 billion down from EGP391.7 billion in the comparable period last year.</p><p>Ministry of Civil Aviation studies offering Ras Al Hekma airport to a BOT private sector partnership.</p><p>The MPs greenlit a number of foreign agreements that unlock USD millions in grants.</p><p>The first USD 1.8 mn phase of a solar panel mounting and installation factory is set to kick off in two months under a contract inked between industrial developer Main Development Company and project owner Pyramids Alu. </p><p><b>QNBE</b> (FV: EGP65.00, OW) recorded, a sequentially lower, but still strong 3Q24 net profit post-minority interest of EGP6,320 million (-6% q/q, +64% y/y, and +12% higher than Al Ahly Pharos estimates) bringing 9m24 net profit to EGP20,061 million (+60% y/y). We remind you that QNBE is among our tier II top picks for 2024. The stock is currently trading at 2024e multiples P/E of 2.7x.</p><p>State-owned fertilizer producer “Delta Fertilizers” may soon be up and running again under a USD450 million plan to revive the company. Four local and Saudi companies have expressed interest in taking over the company’s development. <b>ABUK</b> and <b>MFPC</b> as well as Oil Ministry’s Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company are all reportedly competing to join the project. A fourth unnamed company is also in the running that is purportedly affiliated with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.One of the four companies will be chosen in 1Q25.</p><p>The Smart Villages Development and Management Company is planning to list 30-35% of its shares on the EGX in 1H25.</p><p>Germany’s PtX Development Fund grants Scatec EUR30 million to support the Egypt Green Hydrogen plant that Scatec is setting up with Fertiglobe, <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP344.18, OW), the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, and the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b>The government will announce a fresh package of tax facilities and investment incentives later today.  Finance Minister said that he expects to see the facilities implemented before the end of the year.</p><p>Minister of Transportation and Industry Kamel El Wazir said that president El Sisi ratified a decree to launch an initiative to assist halted factories with financing at 15%, subsidized by the Ministry of Finance.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s interest payments dropped by 20.3% during July-August 2024, to EGP312 billion down from EGP391.7 billion in the comparable period last year.</p><p>Ministry of Civil Aviation studies offering Ras Al Hekma airport to a BOT private sector partnership.</p><p>The MPs greenlit a number of foreign agreements that unlock USD millions in grants.</p><p>The first USD 1.8 mn phase of a solar panel mounting and installation factory is set to kick off in two months under a contract inked between industrial developer Main Development Company and project owner Pyramids Alu. </p><p><b>QNBE</b> (FV: EGP65.00, OW) recorded, a sequentially lower, but still strong 3Q24 net profit post-minority interest of EGP6,320 million (-6% q/q, +64% y/y, and +12% higher than Al Ahly Pharos estimates) bringing 9m24 net profit to EGP20,061 million (+60% y/y). We remind you that QNBE is among our tier II top picks for 2024. The stock is currently trading at 2024e multiples P/E of 2.7x.</p><p>State-owned fertilizer producer “Delta Fertilizers” may soon be up and running again under a USD450 million plan to revive the company. Four local and Saudi companies have expressed interest in taking over the company’s development. <b>ABUK</b> and <b>MFPC</b> as well as Oil Ministry’s Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company are all reportedly competing to join the project. A fourth unnamed company is also in the running that is purportedly affiliated with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.One of the four companies will be chosen in 1Q25.</p><p>The Smart Villages Development and Management Company is planning to list 30-35% of its shares on the EGX in 1H25.</p><p>Germany’s PtX Development Fund grants Scatec EUR30 million to support the Egypt Green Hydrogen plant that Scatec is setting up with Fertiglobe, <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP344.18, OW), the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, and the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The House of Representatives preliminary approved government-drafted amendments to the law regulating how the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) operates.   The MPs approved a presidential decree approving increasing our subscription to the IMF by 50% — which will be worth some USD1.4 bn and EGP48 bn. The MPs also approved a USD15 mn USAID grant to help us fight climate change. Investment Minister said that a new investment incentive package will be announced within a week.  Efforts to s...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The House of Representatives preliminary approved government-drafted amendments to the law regulating how the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) operates.  </p><p>The MPs approved a presidential decree approving increasing our subscription to the IMF by 50% — which will be worth some USD1.4 bn and EGP48 bn.</p><p>The MPs also approved a USD15 mn USAID grant to help us fight climate change.</p><p>Investment Minister said that a new investment incentive package will be announced within a week. </p><p>Efforts to split the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company from the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company are still ongoing. </p><p>AMEA Power to launch its USD800 mn Ras Ghareb wind farm in March 2025. </p><p>Chairman of the Egyptian Stock Exchange said that the number of new investors in the stock exchange has increased since the beginning of this year, by 18% to 20%.</p><p>NTRA inked USD450 mn worth of agreements granting 5G service licenses to Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, and e&amp; Egypt. Mobile operators will kick off trial operations in three months and officially launch 5G services within six months. <b>ETEL</b> inked 15-year agreements, worth a combined USD75 mn, renewing their licenses for previous generations without receiving new frequencies.</p><p><b>TAQA</b> sent a release to EGX denying signing any cooperation agreement for the development of Ras El Hekma project.</p><p>Several fertilizer manufacturers are reportedly looking to offload stakes to foreign investors in an effort to secure the needed FX to carry out expansion plans.</p><p>Oil prices rose to their highest levels since August, settling at USD80.93/bbl, as violence intensified and speculation over Israel’s retaliation with strikes on Iranian oil facilities continues, the Financial Times reports.</p><p>Suez’s USD1.8 billion coal and diesel production complex should be complete by mid-2025, according to an unnamed government official speaking to Al Arabiya. </p><p>The government has extended its ban on sugar exports for an additional six months, exempting only surplus quantities beyond local market needs.</p><p><b>OCDI</b> launched its commercial project, EDNC, in Eastown in East Cairo which will house a Nobu restaurant, set to open in early 2025, and a Nobu hotel.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> targets 25% growth in financing portfolio over the next year with a focus on the quality of the customer in terms of high solvency.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> aims to reach EGP12 billion in leasing and factoring portfolios by the end of the year.</p><p>NBFI’ assets recorded EGP275.8 billion by 2023 year-end. Consumer finance companies’ return on assets decline to 4.4% in 2023.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The House of Representatives preliminary approved government-drafted amendments to the law regulating how the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) operates.  </p><p>The MPs approved a presidential decree approving increasing our subscription to the IMF by 50% — which will be worth some USD1.4 bn and EGP48 bn.</p><p>The MPs also approved a USD15 mn USAID grant to help us fight climate change.</p><p>Investment Minister said that a new investment incentive package will be announced within a week. </p><p>Efforts to split the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company from the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company are still ongoing. </p><p>AMEA Power to launch its USD800 mn Ras Ghareb wind farm in March 2025. </p><p>Chairman of the Egyptian Stock Exchange said that the number of new investors in the stock exchange has increased since the beginning of this year, by 18% to 20%.</p><p>NTRA inked USD450 mn worth of agreements granting 5G service licenses to Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, and e&amp; Egypt. Mobile operators will kick off trial operations in three months and officially launch 5G services within six months. <b>ETEL</b> inked 15-year agreements, worth a combined USD75 mn, renewing their licenses for previous generations without receiving new frequencies.</p><p><b>TAQA</b> sent a release to EGX denying signing any cooperation agreement for the development of Ras El Hekma project.</p><p>Several fertilizer manufacturers are reportedly looking to offload stakes to foreign investors in an effort to secure the needed FX to carry out expansion plans.</p><p>Oil prices rose to their highest levels since August, settling at USD80.93/bbl, as violence intensified and speculation over Israel’s retaliation with strikes on Iranian oil facilities continues, the Financial Times reports.</p><p>Suez’s USD1.8 billion coal and diesel production complex should be complete by mid-2025, according to an unnamed government official speaking to Al Arabiya. </p><p>The government has extended its ban on sugar exports for an additional six months, exempting only surplus quantities beyond local market needs.</p><p><b>OCDI</b> launched its commercial project, EDNC, in Eastown in East Cairo which will house a Nobu restaurant, set to open in early 2025, and a Nobu hotel.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> targets 25% growth in financing portfolio over the next year with a focus on the quality of the customer in terms of high solvency.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> aims to reach EGP12 billion in leasing and factoring portfolios by the end of the year.</p><p>NBFI’ assets recorded EGP275.8 billion by 2023 year-end. Consumer finance companies’ return on assets decline to 4.4% in 2023.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ras El Hekma is reportedly expected to reach total investments worth USD110 billion by 2045, with a yearly GDP contribution of USD25 billion, and create around 750k direct and indirect jobs. Egypt’s GDP growth rate was 2.4% in the fourth quarter of the 2023/24 year, bringing the annual growth rate to 2.4%, down from 3.8% a year earlier. Net International Reserves reached USD46.74 billion at the end of September 2024, up from USD46.6 billion in August, on higher value of gold component. Suez C...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Ras El Hekma is reportedly expected to reach total investments worth USD110 billion by 2045, with a yearly GDP contribution of USD25 billion, and create around 750k direct and indirect jobs.</p><p>Egypt’s GDP growth rate was 2.4% in the fourth quarter of the 2023/24 year, bringing the annual growth rate to 2.4%, down from 3.8% a year earlier.</p><p>Net International Reserves reached USD46.74 billion at the end of September 2024, up from USD46.6 billion in August, on higher value of gold component.</p><p>Suez Canal navigation statistics recorded a 49% decrease in the number of ships passing through the Canal since the beginning of this year.</p><p>Egypt is set to secure USD2.9 billion in financing to support the state budget and enhance structural reforms from a number of development partners.</p><p>The government is stepping up efforts to be relisted on JPMorgan’s emerging-market sovereign bond indices.</p><p>The government is planning an Egyptian-British investment conference to attract new British investments.</p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Freezones (GAFI) will set up four new freezones and have two others go live next year.</p><p>The MPs will discuss and vote on amendments to the law regulating the Sovereign Fund Egypt, which gives the Prime Minister the responsibility of assigning out the minister in charge of the fund — the responsibility currently falls to the Planning Minister.</p><p>Egypt received USD21.3 million from the World Bank’s USD200 million loan to combat pollution and climate change.</p><p>Egypt increased its wheat imports during 9M24 by c.30% YoY, reaching 10.8 million tons capitalizing on relatively lower prices.</p><p>ADQ has chosen portfolio company Modon Holding to be the master developer on its landmark USD35 billion Ras El Hekma project on the North Coast. Modon inked several agreements with local, regional, and international players at the event to help get the project off the ground, including a framework agreement with <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP344.18, OW) for it to be a key contractor for the project&apos;s first phase, and an MoU with <b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP45.69, EW) to look into supplying building materials and collaborating on industrial park development, operations, and maintenance.</p><p>Modon inked several agreements with local, regional, and international players including a memorandum of understanding with <b>TAQA</b> to explore cooperation on greenfield utilities, water desalination, and electricity projects.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP120.21, EW) reduced its local rebar price by EGP2.5k/ton to EGP38.2k/ton, inclusive of 14% VAT, as of today.</p><p><b>POUL</b> (FV: EGP12.76, OW) is to distribute a cash dividend for FY23 of EGP0.847/share on 24 October 2024, for shareholders on record on 21 October 2024. This implies a dividend yield of 7.9% and a payout ratio of 28.0%. </p><p>The National Bank of Egypt plans to open its inaugural branch in Riyadh before the end of the year.</p><p>Post for Investment and private insurance provider AXA Egypt inked a strategic partnership agreement to launch Egypt’s first micro insurance company.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 78.1 | <em>8.40%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 241 | <em>-4.10%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 385 | 4.10%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 980 | -1.00%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 945 | -0.50%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 123 | 0.00%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 416 | 4.00%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,796 | -0.50%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,642 | 0.40%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,739 | <em>-0.60%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 140 | <em>0.20%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,795 | -0.50%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ras El Hekma is reportedly expected to reach total investments worth USD110 billion by 2045, with a yearly GDP contribution of USD25 billion, and create around 750k direct and indirect jobs.</p><p>Egypt’s GDP growth rate was 2.4% in the fourth quarter of the 2023/24 year, bringing the annual growth rate to 2.4%, down from 3.8% a year earlier.</p><p>Net International Reserves reached USD46.74 billion at the end of September 2024, up from USD46.6 billion in August, on higher value of gold component.</p><p>Suez Canal navigation statistics recorded a 49% decrease in the number of ships passing through the Canal since the beginning of this year.</p><p>Egypt is set to secure USD2.9 billion in financing to support the state budget and enhance structural reforms from a number of development partners.</p><p>The government is stepping up efforts to be relisted on JPMorgan’s emerging-market sovereign bond indices.</p><p>The government is planning an Egyptian-British investment conference to attract new British investments.</p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Freezones (GAFI) will set up four new freezones and have two others go live next year.</p><p>The MPs will discuss and vote on amendments to the law regulating the Sovereign Fund Egypt, which gives the Prime Minister the responsibility of assigning out the minister in charge of the fund — the responsibility currently falls to the Planning Minister.</p><p>Egypt received USD21.3 million from the World Bank’s USD200 million loan to combat pollution and climate change.</p><p>Egypt increased its wheat imports during 9M24 by c.30% YoY, reaching 10.8 million tons capitalizing on relatively lower prices.</p><p>ADQ has chosen portfolio company Modon Holding to be the master developer on its landmark USD35 billion Ras El Hekma project on the North Coast. Modon inked several agreements with local, regional, and international players at the event to help get the project off the ground, including a framework agreement with <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP344.18, OW) for it to be a key contractor for the project&apos;s first phase, and an MoU with <b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP45.69, EW) to look into supplying building materials and collaborating on industrial park development, operations, and maintenance.</p><p>Modon inked several agreements with local, regional, and international players including a memorandum of understanding with <b>TAQA</b> to explore cooperation on greenfield utilities, water desalination, and electricity projects.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP120.21, EW) reduced its local rebar price by EGP2.5k/ton to EGP38.2k/ton, inclusive of 14% VAT, as of today.</p><p><b>POUL</b> (FV: EGP12.76, OW) is to distribute a cash dividend for FY23 of EGP0.847/share on 24 October 2024, for shareholders on record on 21 October 2024. This implies a dividend yield of 7.9% and a payout ratio of 28.0%. </p><p>The National Bank of Egypt plans to open its inaugural branch in Riyadh before the end of the year.</p><p>Post for Investment and private insurance provider AXA Egypt inked a strategic partnership agreement to launch Egypt’s first micro insurance company.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 78.1 | <em>8.40%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 241 | <em>-4.10%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 385 | 4.10%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 980 | -1.00%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 945 | -0.50%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 123 | 0.00%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 416 | 4.00%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,796 | -0.50%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,642 | 0.40%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,739 | <em>-0.60%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 140 | <em>0.20%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,795 | -0.50%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Net foreign asset (NFA) surplus fell 27% to USD9.7 bn in August, down from USD13.3 bn in July. NFA of banks registered a deficit of USD536 mn, down from a surplus of USD2.8 bn in July.  Egypt's PMI registered 48.8 in September, the headline index was below the 50.0 no-change value to indicate a modest decline in business conditions at non-oil private sector companies.  The cabinet approved a draft law that grants administrative bodies the right to handle any encroachments on state-o...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE has released the Balance of Payment (BoP)'s performance report for FY2023/24. Key points are: The overall BoP recorded a surplus of c.USD9.7 bn during FY 2023/24.Egypt's current account deficit more than quadrupled, surging to USD 20.8 bn.The oil trade balance surged to USD8 bn deficit in FY2023/24, compared to a USD 410 mn surplus in FY2022/23.The non-oil trade deficit was flat, registering USD31.9 bn in FY2023/24.Suez Canal lost a quarter of its previous year revenues, triggered by ...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE has released the Balance of Payment (BoP)&apos;s performance report for FY2023/24. Key points are:</p><ul><li>The overall BoP recorded a surplus of c.USD9.7 bn during FY 2023/24.</li><li>Egypt&apos;s current account deficit more than quadrupled, surging to USD 20.8 bn.</li><li>The oil trade balance surged to USD8 bn deficit in FY2023/24, compared to a USD 410 mn surplus in FY2022/23.</li><li>The non-oil trade deficit was flat, registering USD31.9 bn in FY2023/24.</li><li>Suez Canal lost a quarter of its previous year revenues, triggered by regional disruptions, falling by 24.3% in FY2023/24, recording USD6.6 bn.</li><li>Remittances from Egyptians abroad were almost flat as well, recording USD21.94 bn in FY2023/24.</li><li>Tourism revenues increased by 5.5% YoY, to USD 14.38 bn in FY2023/24.</li><li>Net FDI inflows more than tripled YoY recording a record-high USD46 bn in FY2023/24 fueled by Ras Al-Hekma inflows.</li><li>Net portfolio inflows recorded a net inflow of USD 14.5 bn during FY2023/24, compared to a net outflow of USD3.8 bn in the previous year. </li></ul><p>The IMF is likely to conduct the fourth review of our USD8 bn loan program in November, a government source said. The review that will unlock a USD1.3 bn tranche was initially scheduled for September, before being delayed to October.</p><p>Egyptian International Motors plans to invest some USD100 mn in its vehicle manufacturing business (assembling, marketing, and exporting vehicles) as part of a broader push to localize Egypt’s auto industry. </p><p>Automotive player Stellantis plans to invest EUR116 mn in the local manufacture of four vehicle models expected to hit the streets over the course of three years.</p><p>Egypt pulled in some EGP1.2 bn over the last month and a half by cracking down on electricity theft, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) and the Egyptian Holding Company for Silos and Storage are developing a grain complex for the handling, processing, and storage of grains, with initial investments of USD153 mn earmarked for the first and second phases.</p><p>Norwegian renewables giant Scatec, Belgium’s John Cockerill, John Cockerill-Technip JV Rely, and France’s SLB have plans to set up a factory to manufacture electrolyzers for green hydrogen production in Ain Sokhna, according to a statement.</p><p><b>ORHD</b> launched Tuban which spans over 1.0 million sqm in the heart of El Gouna.</p><p><b>EGAL</b>’s board of directors proposed a cash dividend distribution of EGP3.00/share for FY2023/24, implying a payout ratio of 13.3% and a dividend yield of 2.5%.</p><p>Emirates National Oil Company subsidiary Dragon Oil wants to up its production from the Al Wasl field, CEO Ali Al Jarwan told CNBC Arabia. The company also plans to acquire more concessions in Egypt and Iraq.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Emirati sovereign wealth fund ADQ will lay the foundation stone for its USD multi-billion Ras El Hekma project on Friday, Deputy Housing Minister said. The Madbouly government will start introducing cash-based subsidies on a trial basis in certain areas of the country starting next fiscal year, Supply Minister said. Intro Group subsidiary Intro Technology signed a MoU with Omani data center leader Oman Data Park to establish a new USD450 million sustainable data center in the Suez Canal Econo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Emirati sovereign wealth fund ADQ will lay the foundation stone for its USD multi-billion Ras El Hekma project on Friday, Deputy Housing Minister said.</p><p>The Madbouly government will start introducing cash-based subsidies on a trial basis in certain areas of the country starting next fiscal year, Supply Minister said.</p><p>Intro Group subsidiary Intro Technology signed a MoU with Omani data center leader Oman Data Park to establish a new USD450 million sustainable data center in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), according to a joint statement.</p><p>French yeast producer Lesaffre Egypt is planning to double its investments in the local market to USD100 million.</p><p>The budget deficit declined during July and August of the current fiscal year to EGP263.1 billion, equivalent to 1.54% of GDP, compared to EGP383.1 billion, equivalent to 2.74% of GDP, during the same period of the previous year. </p><p>Finance Minister revealed a program to launch a package of new initiatives and incentives to support green activities and export industries.</p><p>The government intends to launch an international tender to expand the Al-Jabal Al-Asfar wastewater treatment plant, with the completion of the procedures in October. </p><p>The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration revealed that a study is underway to expand the sovereign guarantees for exporters, to include all economic activities carried out in Africa, protecting existing Egyptian investments in African countries, and ensuring the possibility of transferring exporters’ receivables easily.</p><p><b>RMDA</b> announced the strategic acquisition of a leading anti-diabetic product, indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes; this marks the company’s largest acquisition to date. The product currently ranks first in terms of units sold with a 9% market share within the overall newer generation oral anti-diabetics market which is valued at over EGP6.7 billion.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> sent a release announcing that the constituent general assembly of the Alexandria Supply Chain Company was held on 29 September 2024. The company aims at establishing a maritime facility to meet the current and future needs of petrochemicals companies for imported ethane gas. </p><p>Belgium engineering group John Cockerill is joining Norwegian firms Scatec and Yara International, the Egyptian Petrochemical Holding Company, and Misr Fertilizer Production Company (Mopco) (<b>MFPC</b>) in producing green ammonia in Damietta with investments exceeding USD900 million, according to a Ministry statement. </p><p><b>TAQA</b> is looking to set up two new solar plants with investments ranging between USD25-30 million, the company’s head of sustainability Sherif Mubarak told Al Borsa. </p><p>The Oil Ministry will ensure the supply of mazut to building material factories through a centralized distribution system so they can operate at full capacity starting today, Transport and Industry Minister Kamel El Wazir said yesterday. </p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s commercial bank, aiBank, has rebranded to Bank NXT.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> is considering the establishment of a regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia and seeks to increase Saudi Arabia’s share of its revenues to 20% over the next five years.</p><p><b>RAYA</b> intends to issue EGP1.0-1.5 billion worth of securitization bonds before the end of this year, according to local press.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> released its edited financial results for FY23/24: bottom line came in at EGP6.28 billion (+43% YoY), and revenue recorded EGP6.58 billion, compared to EGP4.96 billion in FY22/23.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Emirati sovereign wealth fund ADQ will lay the foundation stone for its USD multi-billion Ras El Hekma project on Friday, Deputy Housing Minister said.</p><p>The Madbouly government will start introducing cash-based subsidies on a trial basis in certain areas of the country starting next fiscal year, Supply Minister said.</p><p>Intro Group subsidiary Intro Technology signed a MoU with Omani data center leader Oman Data Park to establish a new USD450 million sustainable data center in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), according to a joint statement.</p><p>French yeast producer Lesaffre Egypt is planning to double its investments in the local market to USD100 million.</p><p>The budget deficit declined during July and August of the current fiscal year to EGP263.1 billion, equivalent to 1.54% of GDP, compared to EGP383.1 billion, equivalent to 2.74% of GDP, during the same period of the previous year. </p><p>Finance Minister revealed a program to launch a package of new initiatives and incentives to support green activities and export industries.</p><p>The government intends to launch an international tender to expand the Al-Jabal Al-Asfar wastewater treatment plant, with the completion of the procedures in October. </p><p>The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration revealed that a study is underway to expand the sovereign guarantees for exporters, to include all economic activities carried out in Africa, protecting existing Egyptian investments in African countries, and ensuring the possibility of transferring exporters’ receivables easily.</p><p><b>RMDA</b> announced the strategic acquisition of a leading anti-diabetic product, indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes; this marks the company’s largest acquisition to date. The product currently ranks first in terms of units sold with a 9% market share within the overall newer generation oral anti-diabetics market which is valued at over EGP6.7 billion.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> sent a release announcing that the constituent general assembly of the Alexandria Supply Chain Company was held on 29 September 2024. The company aims at establishing a maritime facility to meet the current and future needs of petrochemicals companies for imported ethane gas. </p><p>Belgium engineering group John Cockerill is joining Norwegian firms Scatec and Yara International, the Egyptian Petrochemical Holding Company, and Misr Fertilizer Production Company (Mopco) (<b>MFPC</b>) in producing green ammonia in Damietta with investments exceeding USD900 million, according to a Ministry statement. </p><p><b>TAQA</b> is looking to set up two new solar plants with investments ranging between USD25-30 million, the company’s head of sustainability Sherif Mubarak told Al Borsa. </p><p>The Oil Ministry will ensure the supply of mazut to building material factories through a centralized distribution system so they can operate at full capacity starting today, Transport and Industry Minister Kamel El Wazir said yesterday. </p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s commercial bank, aiBank, has rebranded to Bank NXT.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> is considering the establishment of a regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia and seeks to increase Saudi Arabia’s share of its revenues to 20% over the next five years.</p><p><b>RAYA</b> intends to issue EGP1.0-1.5 billion worth of securitization bonds before the end of this year, according to local press.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> released its edited financial results for FY23/24: bottom line came in at EGP6.28 billion (+43% YoY), and revenue recorded EGP6.58 billion, compared to EGP4.96 billion in FY22/23.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ongoing geopolitical tension in the region has had a dire impact on Suez Canal revenues, which have seen a 50-60% drop — equivalent to USD6 billion — over the past 7-8 months, President El Sisi said.</p><p>The government is currently in talks with foreign partners over a new set of incentives for the oil and gas industry that aim to boost oil and gas production and reduce the growing gap between energy supply and demand.</p><p>The Madbouly government will soon launch an international tender for the EUR350 million expansion of the Gabal El Asfar water treatment plant.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s merchandise exports recorded USD27.21 billion during 8M24, compared to USD24.67 billion during the same period last year.</p><p><b>SWDY</b>- Movyon Italy consortium agreed with the Transport Ministry to finalize executing the intelligent transport system over seven main roads, with investments that could reach EGP8 billion, by mid 2026, according to local media. </p><p>Four consortiums have submitted bids to renovate the USD285 million Robeiky-Tenth of Ramadan-Belbeis freight and passenger railway line, according to local media. The bidders include a consortium of CBS Group subsidiary GTS and <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP344.18, OW).</p><p><b>ABUK</b> will distribute cash dividends of EGP7.5/share over three installments.</p><p><b>ABUK</b>’s BoD has preliminarily agreed to study investment in the rehabilitation project of Delta Fertilizers factories.</p><p>The Central Bank’s digital payment platform InstaPay will roll out new features allowing users to make purchases at points of sale and on e-commerce platforms before the end of the year.</p><p>ValU signed an agreement with ShipBlu and PayTabs Egypt to enable customers to pay for their online purchases delivered by ShipBlu using their ValU account balance.</p><p>According to local media, <b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) and Huawei signed an agreement to cooperate in building advanced cloud technology supported by artificial intelligence in the Noor project.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 72.0 | <em>-3.4%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 251 | <em>-3.7%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 366 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 990 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 950 | 0.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 117 | 2.9%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 410 | -1.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,847 | 5.4%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,630 | 6.8%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,756 | <em>-0.1%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 140 | <em>0.2%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,809 | 0.0%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt's total public debt declined by about 2.1% during the last quarter of FY23/24 to EGP12.52 trillion. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) raised Egypt’s growth forecast for 2025 to 4.5% from 4.4%. The Central Bank of Egypt intends to launch a version for commercial transactions via InstaPay for transactions between individuals and merchants. The Ministry of Transport has begun talks with international financing institutions to obtain financing of up to USD300 milli...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s total public debt declined by about 2.1% during the last quarter of FY23/24 to EGP12.52 trillion.</p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) raised Egypt’s growth forecast for 2025 to 4.5% from 4.4%.</p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt intends to launch a version for commercial transactions via InstaPay for transactions between individuals and merchants.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport has begun talks with international financing institutions to obtain financing of up to USD300 million to finance the extension of the third metro line to Cairo International Airport.</p><p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has directed the government to scrap the construction licensing requirements put forward in 2021 and reinstate the full provisions of the 2008 Building Law and its executive regulations. The decision will ease barriers to accessing building permits and support and energize the construction sector in the process, Qasem added. </p><p><b>EAST</b>’s general assembly approved cash dividends of EGP2.7/share for FY23/24, <em>implying dividend payout ratio of 88.2% and dividend yield of 10.4%.</em></p><p><b>POUL</b>&apos;s general assembly approved cash dividends of EGP0.85/share for FY23, <em>implying dividend payout ratio of 28.0% and dividend yield of 8.1%.</em></p><p><b>ABUK</b>&apos;s general assembly approved distributing cash dividends of EGP7.5/share over three installments, <em>implying a dividend yield of 12.2%. </em></p><p><b>CIRA</b>’s BoD approved cash dividends of EGP0.26/share for FY23, pending general assembly&apos;s decision on 15 October 2024. <em>This implies dividend payout ratio of 120% and dividend yield of 1.9%.</em></p><p> <b>RMDA</b> (FV: EGP3.97, OW) achieved strong sales in August 2024, with a YoY increase of 73% compared to the average pharmaceutical market YoY increase of 45%. Volume increased by 20% YoY. <em>This assures our positive outlook for 3Q24 results.</em> </p><p>According to local media, <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) is taking out a EGP9.0 billion loan.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s total public debt declined by about 2.1% during the last quarter of FY23/24 to EGP12.52 trillion.</p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) raised Egypt’s growth forecast for 2025 to 4.5% from 4.4%.</p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt intends to launch a version for commercial transactions via InstaPay for transactions between individuals and merchants.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport has begun talks with international financing institutions to obtain financing of up to USD300 million to finance the extension of the third metro line to Cairo International Airport.</p><p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has directed the government to scrap the construction licensing requirements put forward in 2021 and reinstate the full provisions of the 2008 Building Law and its executive regulations. The decision will ease barriers to accessing building permits and support and energize the construction sector in the process, Qasem added. </p><p><b>EAST</b>’s general assembly approved cash dividends of EGP2.7/share for FY23/24, <em>implying dividend payout ratio of 88.2% and dividend yield of 10.4%.</em></p><p><b>POUL</b>&apos;s general assembly approved cash dividends of EGP0.85/share for FY23, <em>implying dividend payout ratio of 28.0% and dividend yield of 8.1%.</em></p><p><b>ABUK</b>&apos;s general assembly approved distributing cash dividends of EGP7.5/share over three installments, <em>implying a dividend yield of 12.2%. </em></p><p><b>CIRA</b>’s BoD approved cash dividends of EGP0.26/share for FY23, pending general assembly&apos;s decision on 15 October 2024. <em>This implies dividend payout ratio of 120% and dividend yield of 1.9%.</em></p><p> <b>RMDA</b> (FV: EGP3.97, OW) achieved strong sales in August 2024, with a YoY increase of 73% compared to the average pharmaceutical market YoY increase of 45%. Volume increased by 20% YoY. <em>This assures our positive outlook for 3Q24 results.</em> </p><p>According to local media, <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) is taking out a EGP9.0 billion loan.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Prime Minister Madbouly said he is coordinating with Investment and Trade Minister Hassan El Khatib over a new package that would encourage and incentivize both new and current investors to inject more investments into various sectors. Prime Minister Madbouly said he is working with Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk to finalize the tax reform announced earlier this month by the end of September. Prime Minister Madbouly added that the public could be assured that shortages of certain medications...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister Madbouly said he is coordinating with Investment and Trade Minister Hassan El Khatib over a new package that would encourage and incentivize both new and current investors to inject more investments into various sectors.</p><p>Prime Minister Madbouly said he is working with Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk to finalize the tax reform announced earlier this month by the end of September.</p><p>Prime Minister Madbouly added that the public could be assured that shortages of certain medications would be resolved in the coming weeks, and noted that pharma factories have increased their production of various medications.</p><p>The African Development Bank is considering providing funding for a technical support program to launch five desalination plants in public-private partnership.</p><p>The National Tunnels Authority inked an MoU with a consortium led by French construction company Vinci to prepare the preliminary design and technical study for phase 4C of the Cairo Metro Line 3, according to a Transport Ministry statement. The construction includes French construction companies Vinci and Bouygues Group as well as local construction companies Arab Contractors and <b>ORAS</b>. The new phase will extend from Heliopolis to Cairo International Airport.</p><p><b>SKPC </b>sent a release with reference to news circulating about the completion of the merger deal between SKPC and Ethydco. The company announced that it has not been notified of the completion of procedures related to one of the strategic investors acquiring share in Ethydco’s capital through the partial exit of some of its existing shareholders. Moreover, to date, SKPC has not received any updates regarding the completion of its acquisition of Ethydco.</p><p>Egypt’s chemicals and fertilizers exports exceeded USD5.0 billion in 8M24 and are expected to exceed USD8.0 billion by the end of the year.</p><p><b>PHDC</b>’s Executive Chairman Yassin Mansour raised his stake in <b>TALM</b> from 18.3% to 28.4%.</p><p>Tabarak Holding is planning to list 30% of its shares on the EGX by 2H25.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister Madbouly said he is coordinating with Investment and Trade Minister Hassan El Khatib over a new package that would encourage and incentivize both new and current investors to inject more investments into various sectors.</p><p>Prime Minister Madbouly said he is working with Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk to finalize the tax reform announced earlier this month by the end of September.</p><p>Prime Minister Madbouly added that the public could be assured that shortages of certain medications would be resolved in the coming weeks, and noted that pharma factories have increased their production of various medications.</p><p>The African Development Bank is considering providing funding for a technical support program to launch five desalination plants in public-private partnership.</p><p>The National Tunnels Authority inked an MoU with a consortium led by French construction company Vinci to prepare the preliminary design and technical study for phase 4C of the Cairo Metro Line 3, according to a Transport Ministry statement. The construction includes French construction companies Vinci and Bouygues Group as well as local construction companies Arab Contractors and <b>ORAS</b>. The new phase will extend from Heliopolis to Cairo International Airport.</p><p><b>SKPC </b>sent a release with reference to news circulating about the completion of the merger deal between SKPC and Ethydco. The company announced that it has not been notified of the completion of procedures related to one of the strategic investors acquiring share in Ethydco’s capital through the partial exit of some of its existing shareholders. Moreover, to date, SKPC has not received any updates regarding the completion of its acquisition of Ethydco.</p><p>Egypt’s chemicals and fertilizers exports exceeded USD5.0 billion in 8M24 and are expected to exceed USD8.0 billion by the end of the year.</p><p><b>PHDC</b>’s Executive Chairman Yassin Mansour raised his stake in <b>TALM</b> from 18.3% to 28.4%.</p><p>Tabarak Holding is planning to list 30% of its shares on the EGX by 2H25.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*   The government will invest EGP1.0 bn to launch 1k hotel rooms in between the Al Farma archaeological site to the west of the Suez Canal. The initiative, which is expected to be invested in the last quarter of the year. The Ministry of Finance announced the launch of an integrated tax system that aims to support medium, small, and micro enterprises. The implementation rates of the submarine cable of the electricity interconnection project between Egypt and ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/> <br/></b>The government will invest EGP1.0 bn to launch 1k hotel rooms in between the Al Farma archaeological site to the west of the Suez Canal. The initiative, which is expected to be invested in the last quarter of the year.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance announced the launch of an integrated tax system that aims to support medium, small, and micro enterprises.</p><p>The implementation rates of the submarine cable of the electricity interconnection project between Egypt and Saudi Arabia exceeded 35%.</p><p>Chinese auto manufacturer Dayun eyes expanding Egypt operations to also include passenger cars, light transport vehicles, along with trucks. </p><p><b>SWDY</b> is teaming up with Siemens to develop a USD800 million power plant in the Red Sea city of Rabigh in Saudi Arabia. Project is expected to be fully completed by the end of 2026.</p><p>Implementation of the first phase of the Dekhila dry bulk terminal superstructure will reach USD50 million. The terminal will be implemented in three phases, with operations expected to begin in the second half of 2025. Worth highlighting that a consortium of four local private and state-owned firms, including a <b>SWDY</b> company, signed an agreement on Monday to invest USD450 million to build, operate and manage the dry bulk terminal.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP8.78, OW) launched a new phase in Badya called The Village.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> is distributing stock dividends at a ratio of 1:5 on 10 October 2024 for shareholders of record on 9 October 2024. By this, the company&apos;s total number of shares will increase to 907 million shares at a par value of EGP2/share, from 756 million shares currently.</p><p>OPEC said they expect world oil demand to increase by 18% to 120.1 million barrels per day by 2050, in stark contrast to other international organizations — including those within the petroleum industry — that expect to see oil demand fall as the world transitions to low carbon and green fuels.</p><p>FRA has approved <b>RMDA</b>’s BoD proposal to decrease its issued and paid-up capital through cancelling 9.47 million treasury shares. Hence, the capital shall be trimmed by EGP2.368 million to EGP375.866 million.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/> <br/></b>The government will invest EGP1.0 bn to launch 1k hotel rooms in between the Al Farma archaeological site to the west of the Suez Canal. The initiative, which is expected to be invested in the last quarter of the year.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance announced the launch of an integrated tax system that aims to support medium, small, and micro enterprises.</p><p>The implementation rates of the submarine cable of the electricity interconnection project between Egypt and Saudi Arabia exceeded 35%.</p><p>Chinese auto manufacturer Dayun eyes expanding Egypt operations to also include passenger cars, light transport vehicles, along with trucks. </p><p><b>SWDY</b> is teaming up with Siemens to develop a USD800 million power plant in the Red Sea city of Rabigh in Saudi Arabia. Project is expected to be fully completed by the end of 2026.</p><p>Implementation of the first phase of the Dekhila dry bulk terminal superstructure will reach USD50 million. The terminal will be implemented in three phases, with operations expected to begin in the second half of 2025. Worth highlighting that a consortium of four local private and state-owned firms, including a <b>SWDY</b> company, signed an agreement on Monday to invest USD450 million to build, operate and manage the dry bulk terminal.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP8.78, OW) launched a new phase in Badya called The Village.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> is distributing stock dividends at a ratio of 1:5 on 10 October 2024 for shareholders of record on 9 October 2024. By this, the company&apos;s total number of shares will increase to 907 million shares at a par value of EGP2/share, from 756 million shares currently.</p><p>OPEC said they expect world oil demand to increase by 18% to 120.1 million barrels per day by 2050, in stark contrast to other international organizations — including those within the petroleum industry — that expect to see oil demand fall as the world transitions to low carbon and green fuels.</p><p>FRA has approved <b>RMDA</b>’s BoD proposal to decrease its issued and paid-up capital through cancelling 9.47 million treasury shares. Hence, the capital shall be trimmed by EGP2.368 million to EGP375.866 million.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Chinese appliance manufacturer Haier laid the foundation stone for the USD40 million second phase of its eco-industrial complex in Tenth of Ramadan City. With a production capacity of 300k refrigerators and deep freezers and offer around 1k jobs and is scheduled to begin production in the last quarter of 2025.</p><p>Alexandria for Industrial Development (AID), a JV between Alex Steel and Catalyst Private Equity, is in negotiations with foreign investors to build USD120 million worth of factories in the Suez Canal Economic Zone under turnkey contracts.</p><p>The Tourism Ministry is in talks with China’s Chongqing Gaund Holding Group over the construction, management, and operation of a number of luxury floating Nile hotels.</p><p>The Egyptian government paid USD1.2 billion of the arrears dues of foreign oil companies of USD3.2 billion last week instead of next October, in efforts to increase natural gas production in the country.</p><p>A Kuwaiti investor intends to invest in the establishment of an integrated project in the chemicals sector in the Baghdadi Industrial Zone of Luxor Governorate.</p><p>US Federal Reserve officials signaled the possibility of more big rate cuts this year, with Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee saying that the current benchmark interest rate was “hundreds” of basis points above the neutral level.</p><p>The CBE sold nearly EGP54.5 billion in EGP-denominated, three-year treasury bonds yesterday, over 10x its target of EGP5 billion, with an average interest rate of 24.8%, down from 25.2% in the previous auction.</p><p>The long-planned merger between state-owned Egyptian Ethylene and Derivatives Company (Ethydco) and <b>SKPC</b> may finally be getting the green light, with unnamed sources telling Al Borsa that the agreement is expected to go through by the end of October after the FRA approves the share swap factor between the companies.</p><p>Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly looking into acquiring a stake in state-owned firm Egypt Gas, Al Mal reports. </p><p><b>EGAS</b> succeeded in signing 11 new oil and gas exploration agreements with international oil companies during FY23/24 with investments worth a minimum of USD925 million.</p><p><b>United Bank</b> is heading to the Gulf, Europe, and the US to promote upcoming IPO, slated for 1Q 2025. Up to 49% of the bank could end up on the EGX. </p><p>Businessman Nagib Sawiris revealed that the volume of <b>OIH</b>’s investments in gold mines reaches $1.5 billion.</p><p><b>EFIH</b> announced today that its subsidiary eAswaaq, along with Post for Investment, a subsidiary of Egypt Post, have launched the “ECOM Africa” company. The company will develop and operate specialized electronic marketplaces targeting the African market. </p><p>A local consortium will invest USD450 million to build, manage, and operate a 300k square meter dry bulk terminal in Dekheila Port under an initial agreement inked with the Alexandria Port Authority, according to a Transport Ministry statement. The consortium includes four local private and state-owned firms, Mediterraneo Egypt, Latt Trading and Shipping, a <b>SWDY</b> subsidiary, and the Transport Ministry’s Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chinese appliance manufacturer Haier laid the foundation stone for the USD40 million second phase of its eco-industrial complex in Tenth of Ramadan City. With a production capacity of 300k refrigerators and deep freezers and offer around 1k jobs and is scheduled to begin production in the last quarter of 2025.</p><p>Alexandria for Industrial Development (AID), a JV between Alex Steel and Catalyst Private Equity, is in negotiations with foreign investors to build USD120 million worth of factories in the Suez Canal Economic Zone under turnkey contracts.</p><p>The Tourism Ministry is in talks with China’s Chongqing Gaund Holding Group over the construction, management, and operation of a number of luxury floating Nile hotels.</p><p>The Egyptian government paid USD1.2 billion of the arrears dues of foreign oil companies of USD3.2 billion last week instead of next October, in efforts to increase natural gas production in the country.</p><p>A Kuwaiti investor intends to invest in the establishment of an integrated project in the chemicals sector in the Baghdadi Industrial Zone of Luxor Governorate.</p><p>US Federal Reserve officials signaled the possibility of more big rate cuts this year, with Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee saying that the current benchmark interest rate was “hundreds” of basis points above the neutral level.</p><p>The CBE sold nearly EGP54.5 billion in EGP-denominated, three-year treasury bonds yesterday, over 10x its target of EGP5 billion, with an average interest rate of 24.8%, down from 25.2% in the previous auction.</p><p>The long-planned merger between state-owned Egyptian Ethylene and Derivatives Company (Ethydco) and <b>SKPC</b> may finally be getting the green light, with unnamed sources telling Al Borsa that the agreement is expected to go through by the end of October after the FRA approves the share swap factor between the companies.</p><p>Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly looking into acquiring a stake in state-owned firm Egypt Gas, Al Mal reports. </p><p><b>EGAS</b> succeeded in signing 11 new oil and gas exploration agreements with international oil companies during FY23/24 with investments worth a minimum of USD925 million.</p><p><b>United Bank</b> is heading to the Gulf, Europe, and the US to promote upcoming IPO, slated for 1Q 2025. Up to 49% of the bank could end up on the EGX. </p><p>Businessman Nagib Sawiris revealed that the volume of <b>OIH</b>’s investments in gold mines reaches $1.5 billion.</p><p><b>EFIH</b> announced today that its subsidiary eAswaaq, along with Post for Investment, a subsidiary of Egypt Post, have launched the “ECOM Africa” company. The company will develop and operate specialized electronic marketplaces targeting the African market. </p><p>A local consortium will invest USD450 million to build, manage, and operate a 300k square meter dry bulk terminal in Dekheila Port under an initial agreement inked with the Alexandria Port Authority, according to a Transport Ministry statement. The consortium includes four local private and state-owned firms, Mediterraneo Egypt, Latt Trading and Shipping, a <b>SWDY</b> subsidiary, and the Transport Ministry’s Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Suez Canal Economic Zone is looking to global investors to set up a wind turbine blades production factory, which would be the first of its kind in the region. The Madbouly government is reportedly planning to increase its imports of Israeli gas by 20% to 1.2 bn cf a day starting next month. Suez Canal Economic Zone Chief Walid Gamal El Din laid the foundation stone for the Kemedi Chemical Company’s new USD30 million chemical manufacturing in the TEDA industrial zone in Ain Sokhna, accord...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone is looking to global investors to set up a wind turbine blades production factory, which would be the first of its kind in the region.</p><p>The Madbouly government is reportedly planning to increase its imports of Israeli gas by 20% to 1.2 bn cf a day starting next month.</p><p>Suez Canal Economic Zone Chief Walid Gamal El Din laid the foundation stone for the Kemedi Chemical Company’s new USD30 million chemical manufacturing in the TEDA industrial zone in Ain Sokhna, according to a SCZone statement.</p><p>NTRA is reportedly looking into implementing new regulations and technical requirements for the import of wireless communication devices following the pager and hand-held radio explosions that took place in Beirut last week.</p><p>Egypt faces a financing gap estimated at about USD10 billion in the current fiscal year 2024-2025 and is working to bridge it primarily through issuing international sukuk and bonds.</p><p>The head of the Egyptian Customs Authority said that USD880 million were transferred so far under the expat cars initiative.</p><p>The CBE will offer a stake of United Bank’s shares on the bourse, with the initial public offering set to take place before the end of 1Q25. </p><p>The assets of banks operating in the market increased in local currency by 36.1% during the first half of this year, reaching EGP19.33 trillion. Banks&apos; lending and discount balances increased by EGP1.7 trillion in six months, recording EGP7.2 trillion last June, up from EGP5.46 trillion at the end of 2023.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> subsidiary Beltone Leasing and Factoring inked a EGP400 million leasing and factoring agreement with Madkour Group.</p><p>According to local media, <b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) subsidiary Orion Facilities Management Services intends to set up a consumer finance firm in 2025, with Orion owning a minority stake in the new firm and an unidentified financial institution holding a majority stake.</p><p><b>AMOC</b> decided to distribute EGP0.75/share in cash dividends distributed over two installments. This implies a dividend yield of 8.4%. </p><p><b>EGCH</b> sent a release in reference to what was raised on social media regarding the impact of the company’s factories on the environment in Aswan. The company announced that is has absolutely no relation to the current events in Aswan related to the pollution of drinking water. </p><p><b>ETEL</b> replied to yesterday’s circulated news (regarding the government looking to sell an additional 10% of its stake in ETEL) in a release noting that the company did not receive any information on that matter.</p><p>Fintech player MID Takseet customers can pay their installments through Basata&apos;s payment network, under a newly-announced strategic partnership between the two companies.</p><p>The Transport Ministry is set to transfer two marine terminals at the Sokhna Port to Emirati shipping and logistics giant Abu Dhabi Ports before the end of 1Q25 for the development of their superstructure.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 74.5 | <em>4.00%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 261 | <em>0.50%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 366 | 2.40%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 990 | -1.00%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 950 | -1.10%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 115 | -0.20%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 413 | 1.00%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,347 | 1.70%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,464 | 0.30%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,759 | <em>-0.60%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 140 | <em>1.20%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,809 | 2.00%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone is looking to global investors to set up a wind turbine blades production factory, which would be the first of its kind in the region.</p><p>The Madbouly government is reportedly planning to increase its imports of Israeli gas by 20% to 1.2 bn cf a day starting next month.</p><p>Suez Canal Economic Zone Chief Walid Gamal El Din laid the foundation stone for the Kemedi Chemical Company’s new USD30 million chemical manufacturing in the TEDA industrial zone in Ain Sokhna, according to a SCZone statement.</p><p>NTRA is reportedly looking into implementing new regulations and technical requirements for the import of wireless communication devices following the pager and hand-held radio explosions that took place in Beirut last week.</p><p>Egypt faces a financing gap estimated at about USD10 billion in the current fiscal year 2024-2025 and is working to bridge it primarily through issuing international sukuk and bonds.</p><p>The head of the Egyptian Customs Authority said that USD880 million were transferred so far under the expat cars initiative.</p><p>The CBE will offer a stake of United Bank’s shares on the bourse, with the initial public offering set to take place before the end of 1Q25. </p><p>The assets of banks operating in the market increased in local currency by 36.1% during the first half of this year, reaching EGP19.33 trillion. Banks&apos; lending and discount balances increased by EGP1.7 trillion in six months, recording EGP7.2 trillion last June, up from EGP5.46 trillion at the end of 2023.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> subsidiary Beltone Leasing and Factoring inked a EGP400 million leasing and factoring agreement with Madkour Group.</p><p>According to local media, <b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) subsidiary Orion Facilities Management Services intends to set up a consumer finance firm in 2025, with Orion owning a minority stake in the new firm and an unidentified financial institution holding a majority stake.</p><p><b>AMOC</b> decided to distribute EGP0.75/share in cash dividends distributed over two installments. This implies a dividend yield of 8.4%. </p><p><b>EGCH</b> sent a release in reference to what was raised on social media regarding the impact of the company’s factories on the environment in Aswan. The company announced that is has absolutely no relation to the current events in Aswan related to the pollution of drinking water. </p><p><b>ETEL</b> replied to yesterday’s circulated news (regarding the government looking to sell an additional 10% of its stake in ETEL) in a release noting that the company did not receive any information on that matter.</p><p>Fintech player MID Takseet customers can pay their installments through Basata&apos;s payment network, under a newly-announced strategic partnership between the two companies.</p><p>The Transport Ministry is set to transfer two marine terminals at the Sokhna Port to Emirati shipping and logistics giant Abu Dhabi Ports before the end of 1Q25 for the development of their superstructure.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 74.5 | <em>4.00%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 261 | <em>0.50%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 366 | 2.40%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 990 | -1.00%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 950 | -1.10%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 115 | -0.20%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 413 | 1.00%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,347 | 1.70%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,464 | 0.30%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,759 | <em>-0.60%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 140 | <em>1.20%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,809 | 2.00%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[“The electricity will not be cut off again... and there will be no more load shedding,” Mostafa Madbouly said, adding that the government is working to secure the necessary energy shipments to keep the lights on 24/7. Our natural gas output will return to normal levels before June 2025, Madbouly said, adding that the dip in production was due to the government’s inability to pay foreign companies their dues. The Saudi government’s planned investment of USD5 billion in Egypt is separate from p...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>“The electricity will not be cut off again... and there will be no more load shedding,” Mostafa Madbouly said, adding that the government is working to secure the necessary energy shipments to keep the lights on 24/7.</p><p>Our natural gas output will return to normal levels before June 2025, Madbouly said, adding that the dip in production was due to the government’s inability to pay foreign companies their dues.</p><p>The Saudi government’s planned investment of USD5 billion in Egypt is separate from previous deposits at the Central Bank of Egypt, Madbouly said. </p><p>Madbouly confirmed that the government is working on an investment plan to offer the Red Sea’s Ras Banas to private sector players in a transaction similar to ADQ’s Ras El Hekma agreement.</p><p>Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said Egypt was set to issue USD3 billion in Eurobonds and other debt instruments in the current fiscal year ending June. </p><p>Egypt will receive USD129 million from the US government as part of its “commitment to advancing joint US-Egypt priorities,” according to a readout from the US embassy in Cairo.</p><p>Rice, sugar, blended oil, fava beans, white cheese, milk, and pasta will continue to be designated as strategic commodities for another six months after the cabinet approved the decision. </p><p>American company Capricorn resumed drilling programs in Egypt during 1H24. The company said that it received USD93 million of its dues during that period, compared to USD50 million it received in the same period of 2023.</p><p>Sources in the Ministry of Electricity said that increasing diesel prices for power stations will achieve savings estimated at about EGP3 billion per month.</p><p>The government is looking to sell an additional 10% of its stake in <b>ETEL</b> before the end of this year, according to local press.</p><p>We raised our FV of <b>FWRY</b> to EGP13.00/share, up from EGP6.90/share, and maintain our Overweight recommendation. <em>FWRY is currently trading at an attractive 2025f P/E of 15.7x, significantly below its 3-year historical average of 39.6x. For more details, kindly check our note published on Thursday.</em></p><p>According to local media, <b>EMFD</b> plans to allocate investments of USD1.0 billion in Egypt in 2025, is interested in expanding to the Red Sea, and is open to expanding to Ras El Hekma if land is offered for a project.</p><p>According to local media, the Egyptian Competition Authority intends to extend the decision allowing cement companies to cut their production “the quota system” for another year starting October. </p><p><b>CIRA</b>’s general assembly approved cash dividends distribution of EGP0.26/share for FY23, implying dividend payout ratio of 120% and dividend yield of 1.9%.</p><p>The government has resumed negotiations for the sale of the state’s remaining 20% stake in Alexbank to Italy&apos;s Intesa Sanpaolo Group, which currently holds the remaining 80%. </p><p>Banque Misr CEO Mohamed El Etreby is becoming the CEO of the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), while current NBE president Hisham Okasha is taking El Etreby’s place at Banque Misr. Former Banque Misr chairman Mohamed Barakat has been appointed non-executive chairman of NBE and former EBRD Vice President and CFO Soha El Turky will join the NBE as vice president. </p><p>The total investments of insurance companies and insurance funds in treasury bills decreased to EGP130.796 billion by the end of June 2024, compared to EGP241.25 billion by the end of last May. </p><p>Cabinet greenlit a draft presidential decree regarding a 2021 financing agreement with the German government that grants funds to support MSMEs and allow them to create more jobs.</p><p>The government intends to achieve pharmaceutical exports of USD1.5 billion in FY24/25, up from USD1.0 billion in FY23/24, according to local press.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“The electricity will not be cut off again... and there will be no more load shedding,” Mostafa Madbouly said, adding that the government is working to secure the necessary energy shipments to keep the lights on 24/7.</p><p>Our natural gas output will return to normal levels before June 2025, Madbouly said, adding that the dip in production was due to the government’s inability to pay foreign companies their dues.</p><p>The Saudi government’s planned investment of USD5 billion in Egypt is separate from previous deposits at the Central Bank of Egypt, Madbouly said. </p><p>Madbouly confirmed that the government is working on an investment plan to offer the Red Sea’s Ras Banas to private sector players in a transaction similar to ADQ’s Ras El Hekma agreement.</p><p>Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said Egypt was set to issue USD3 billion in Eurobonds and other debt instruments in the current fiscal year ending June. </p><p>Egypt will receive USD129 million from the US government as part of its “commitment to advancing joint US-Egypt priorities,” according to a readout from the US embassy in Cairo.</p><p>Rice, sugar, blended oil, fava beans, white cheese, milk, and pasta will continue to be designated as strategic commodities for another six months after the cabinet approved the decision. </p><p>American company Capricorn resumed drilling programs in Egypt during 1H24. The company said that it received USD93 million of its dues during that period, compared to USD50 million it received in the same period of 2023.</p><p>Sources in the Ministry of Electricity said that increasing diesel prices for power stations will achieve savings estimated at about EGP3 billion per month.</p><p>The government is looking to sell an additional 10% of its stake in <b>ETEL</b> before the end of this year, according to local press.</p><p>We raised our FV of <b>FWRY</b> to EGP13.00/share, up from EGP6.90/share, and maintain our Overweight recommendation. <em>FWRY is currently trading at an attractive 2025f P/E of 15.7x, significantly below its 3-year historical average of 39.6x. For more details, kindly check our note published on Thursday.</em></p><p>According to local media, <b>EMFD</b> plans to allocate investments of USD1.0 billion in Egypt in 2025, is interested in expanding to the Red Sea, and is open to expanding to Ras El Hekma if land is offered for a project.</p><p>According to local media, the Egyptian Competition Authority intends to extend the decision allowing cement companies to cut their production “the quota system” for another year starting October. </p><p><b>CIRA</b>’s general assembly approved cash dividends distribution of EGP0.26/share for FY23, implying dividend payout ratio of 120% and dividend yield of 1.9%.</p><p>The government has resumed negotiations for the sale of the state’s remaining 20% stake in Alexbank to Italy&apos;s Intesa Sanpaolo Group, which currently holds the remaining 80%. </p><p>Banque Misr CEO Mohamed El Etreby is becoming the CEO of the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), while current NBE president Hisham Okasha is taking El Etreby’s place at Banque Misr. Former Banque Misr chairman Mohamed Barakat has been appointed non-executive chairman of NBE and former EBRD Vice President and CFO Soha El Turky will join the NBE as vice president. </p><p>The total investments of insurance companies and insurance funds in treasury bills decreased to EGP130.796 billion by the end of June 2024, compared to EGP241.25 billion by the end of last May. </p><p>Cabinet greenlit a draft presidential decree regarding a 2021 financing agreement with the German government that grants funds to support MSMEs and allow them to create more jobs.</p><p>The government intends to achieve pharmaceutical exports of USD1.5 billion in FY24/25, up from USD1.0 billion in FY23/24, according to local press.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government has hiked the prices of butane gas cylinders as part of efforts to rationalize subsidies for fuel. The price of household cylinders has gone up 50% to EGP150 ex-factory, while the price of cylinders for commercial use has increased 33.3% to EGP200 ex-factory.</p><p>The value of the budget savings resulting from the increase in butane cylinder prices are estimated at EGP12 - 14 billion, during the current fiscal year 2024-2025.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s fuel import bill amounted to about USD9.3 billion during 8M2024, compared to USD8.3 billion in the same period last year.</p><p>Turkish state-run gas company Botas has inked a ten-year agreement to import LNG from French energy giant TotalEnergies with the option to redirect cargoes to Egypt and Europe, Bloomberg reports. </p><p>The Federal Reserve cut interest rates Wednesday by a half-point, the first time officials trimmed borrowing costs since the pandemic’s early days. </p><p>Egypt and Cyprus are reportedly exploring the construction of a 90-km marine pipeline to transport Cypriot gas to our Zohr field’s production facilities. </p><p>The Investment Ministry is preparing a vision for investment and trade policies for 2024-2030, Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib said on Tuesday. </p><p>The signing of the anticipated Agreement on Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments between Egypt and Saudi could see upwards of USD10 bn in bilateral investments over the next three years.</p><p>Foreign investments in T-bills declined by about USD800 million in June, reaching USD36.6 billion, compared to USD37.44 billion in May.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> released 1Q24 full financial statements posting a consolidated net profit of EGP7.2 billion in 1Q24, significantly higher than a net profit of EGP73 million in 1Q23 and EGP4.8 billion in 4Q23 which included a capital gain of EGP5.0 billion mainly related to TAQA debt settlement. <em>The company is currently trading at a 2024f EV/EBITDA of 4.9x.</em></p><p>The Saudi Egyptian Investment Company (SEIC) - a wholly-owned subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund - has sold a 1.0% stake in <b>ABUK</b> for nearly EGP556 million.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> is studying four new projects with estimated investments of USD6 billion. </p><p><b>LCSW’s</b> Board of Directors approved a motion to merge the company’s three sanitary ware and tile manufacturing subsidiary companies in Egypt into Lecico Egypt S.A.E. (the parent company) to improve operational and financial efficiencies, as LCSW already owns 100% of these subsidiaries. </p><p>The government is studying the requests of business organizations to postpone the increase in natural gas prices for the industrial sector for one year.</p><p>The Poultry Division and the Producers Union expect the costs of heating farms to increase during the coming winter season due to the movement of butane gas prices.</p><p>The total assets of the banking sector rose to about EGP18.73 trillion by the end of May compared to EGP18.38 trillion by the end of last April, with the rise of total lending balances to about EGP6.89 trillion from EGP6.831 trillion.</p><p>Banque Misr achieved a net profit of EGP53 billion during 2023, a growth of 112% over 2022.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> Board approved a EGP10.3 billion long-term loan to partially finance Badya.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government has hiked the prices of butane gas cylinders as part of efforts to rationalize subsidies for fuel. The price of household cylinders has gone up 50% to EGP150 ex-factory, while the price of cylinders for commercial use has increased 33.3% to EGP200 ex-factory.</p><p>The value of the budget savings resulting from the increase in butane cylinder prices are estimated at EGP12 - 14 billion, during the current fiscal year 2024-2025.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s fuel import bill amounted to about USD9.3 billion during 8M2024, compared to USD8.3 billion in the same period last year.</p><p>Turkish state-run gas company Botas has inked a ten-year agreement to import LNG from French energy giant TotalEnergies with the option to redirect cargoes to Egypt and Europe, Bloomberg reports. </p><p>The Federal Reserve cut interest rates Wednesday by a half-point, the first time officials trimmed borrowing costs since the pandemic’s early days. </p><p>Egypt and Cyprus are reportedly exploring the construction of a 90-km marine pipeline to transport Cypriot gas to our Zohr field’s production facilities. </p><p>The Investment Ministry is preparing a vision for investment and trade policies for 2024-2030, Investment Minister Hassan El Khatib said on Tuesday. </p><p>The signing of the anticipated Agreement on Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments between Egypt and Saudi could see upwards of USD10 bn in bilateral investments over the next three years.</p><p>Foreign investments in T-bills declined by about USD800 million in June, reaching USD36.6 billion, compared to USD37.44 billion in May.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> released 1Q24 full financial statements posting a consolidated net profit of EGP7.2 billion in 1Q24, significantly higher than a net profit of EGP73 million in 1Q23 and EGP4.8 billion in 4Q23 which included a capital gain of EGP5.0 billion mainly related to TAQA debt settlement. <em>The company is currently trading at a 2024f EV/EBITDA of 4.9x.</em></p><p>The Saudi Egyptian Investment Company (SEIC) - a wholly-owned subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund - has sold a 1.0% stake in <b>ABUK</b> for nearly EGP556 million.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> is studying four new projects with estimated investments of USD6 billion. </p><p><b>LCSW’s</b> Board of Directors approved a motion to merge the company’s three sanitary ware and tile manufacturing subsidiary companies in Egypt into Lecico Egypt S.A.E. (the parent company) to improve operational and financial efficiencies, as LCSW already owns 100% of these subsidiaries. </p><p>The government is studying the requests of business organizations to postpone the increase in natural gas prices for the industrial sector for one year.</p><p>The Poultry Division and the Producers Union expect the costs of heating farms to increase during the coming winter season due to the movement of butane gas prices.</p><p>The total assets of the banking sector rose to about EGP18.73 trillion by the end of May compared to EGP18.38 trillion by the end of last April, with the rise of total lending balances to about EGP6.89 trillion from EGP6.831 trillion.</p><p>Banque Misr achieved a net profit of EGP53 billion during 2023, a growth of 112% over 2022.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> Board approved a EGP10.3 billion long-term loan to partially finance Badya.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Egyptian Stock Exchange is conducting a joint study with the GAFI to expand investment and tax incentives for listing and offering companies on the EGX. The Egyptian 5-year CDS rate fell during Tuesday’s trading to 5.9%, compared to 6.365% in last Monday. The Suez Canal Economic Zone wants to set up a USD60 mn data center with a capacity of 5-7 MW in partnership with the private sector.  A government source said that it remains unclear whether or not the blackouts will be returning a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Egyptian Stock Exchange is conducting a joint study with the GAFI to expand investment and tax incentives for listing and offering companies on the EGX.</p><p>The Egyptian 5-year CDS rate fell during Tuesday’s trading to 5.9%, compared to 6.365% in last Monday.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone wants to set up a USD60 mn data center with a capacity of 5-7 MW in partnership with the private sector. </p><p>A government source said that it remains unclear whether or not the blackouts will be returning as the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company is yet to receive a decision from the cabinet. The source pointed to a notable dip in energy consumption, and the government securing the needed LNG supplies to keep the lights on.</p><p>Private equity firm SPE Capital plans to allocate 25-33% of its USD 350 mn SPE PEF III to Egyptian investments. The company plans to acquire stakes in 2-3 local companies, with an eye on export industries, financial services, and logistics. The fund should reach second close before the end of the year.</p><p>Al Arabiya platform said that Egypt has formed an advisory council for economic development.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s non-petroleum merchandise exports recorded about USD26.229 billion during the first eight months of the current year, an increase of USD2 billion, compared to the same period last year.</p><p>The government has began taking the necessary steps to offer additional shares of EGCH (Kima) and EGAL on the EGX. The government announced a study to offer Delta Fertilizers shares on EGX. </p><p>We updated our FV of <b>CLHO </b>to EGP9.00/share and maintained our OW recommendation. CLHO is currently trading at FY24 P/E of 13.2x.</p><p>The EBRD is considering providing a EUR25 million guarantee to <b>QNBE</b>, with the aim of supporting its loan portfolio for SMEs, which is scheduled to be approved on October 22.</p><p>An investment consortium that includes several companies, financial institutions, and banks, most notably Redcon Properties and <b>SAUD</b>, plans to establish a real estate investment fund in Egypt with an initial size exceeding one billion Egyptian pounds.</p><p><b>RAYA</b>’s Aman Consumer Finance issued EGP1.29 bn in securitized bonds. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Egyptian Stock Exchange is conducting a joint study with the GAFI to expand investment and tax incentives for listing and offering companies on the EGX.</p><p>The Egyptian 5-year CDS rate fell during Tuesday’s trading to 5.9%, compared to 6.365% in last Monday.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone wants to set up a USD60 mn data center with a capacity of 5-7 MW in partnership with the private sector. </p><p>A government source said that it remains unclear whether or not the blackouts will be returning as the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company is yet to receive a decision from the cabinet. The source pointed to a notable dip in energy consumption, and the government securing the needed LNG supplies to keep the lights on.</p><p>Private equity firm SPE Capital plans to allocate 25-33% of its USD 350 mn SPE PEF III to Egyptian investments. The company plans to acquire stakes in 2-3 local companies, with an eye on export industries, financial services, and logistics. The fund should reach second close before the end of the year.</p><p>Al Arabiya platform said that Egypt has formed an advisory council for economic development.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s non-petroleum merchandise exports recorded about USD26.229 billion during the first eight months of the current year, an increase of USD2 billion, compared to the same period last year.</p><p>The government has began taking the necessary steps to offer additional shares of EGCH (Kima) and EGAL on the EGX. The government announced a study to offer Delta Fertilizers shares on EGX. </p><p>We updated our FV of <b>CLHO </b>to EGP9.00/share and maintained our OW recommendation. CLHO is currently trading at FY24 P/E of 13.2x.</p><p>The EBRD is considering providing a EUR25 million guarantee to <b>QNBE</b>, with the aim of supporting its loan portfolio for SMEs, which is scheduled to be approved on October 22.</p><p>An investment consortium that includes several companies, financial institutions, and banks, most notably Redcon Properties and <b>SAUD</b>, plans to establish a real estate investment fund in Egypt with an initial size exceeding one billion Egyptian pounds.</p><p><b>RAYA</b>’s Aman Consumer Finance issued EGP1.29 bn in securitized bonds. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced that he has directed Saudi’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) to pump USD 5 bn in investments into Egypt as part of the “first phase” of a larger program of investment. The Agreement on Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments between the two countries will be put into effect in two months or less after both sides sort out the necessary legislative and regulatory issues. A new package of tax incentives for SMEs are soon to be released as part...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced that he has directed Saudi’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) to pump USD 5 bn in investments into Egypt as part of the “first phase” of a larger program of investment.</p><p>The Agreement on Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments between the two countries will be put into effect in two months or less after both sides sort out the necessary legislative and regulatory issues.</p><p>A new package of tax incentives for SMEs are soon to be released as part of the government’s new tax reform package. </p><p>The government is reconsidering its decision to sell the Siemens-built Beni Suef power plant, unnamed government sources told Al Arabiya. </p><p>Saudi energy player ACWA Power is considering investing USD1.5 bn in a new project in Egypt, the company’s vice chairman, Raad Al Saady, said.</p><p>Egypt’s wheat imports increased 30% y-o-y in 1H 2024 to USD2.3 bn.</p><p>The number of taxpayers with the Egyptian Tax Authority increased during 8M2024 by 105% compared to the same period last year.</p><p>We published our 2Q24 Cement Wrap Up report yesterday; we upgraded our FV for <b>ARCC</b> to EGP17.80/share with Overweight recommendation, we upgraded our FV for <b>MBSC</b> to EGP53.30/share with Overweight recommendation, and we upgraded our FV for <b>MCQE</b> to EGP26.00/share with Equalweight recommendation. </p><p><b>EGAL</b> is in serious talks with the German company Achenbach over its potential investment and funding of EGAL&apos;s aluminum foil production line with estimated investments of USD100 million. </p><p><b>MCQE</b> to distribute EGP0.5/share for FY23 over two equal installments, as previously approved by the general assembly. Record date is 25 September 2024. Distribution date of first installment is 30 September 2024. Distribution date of second installment is 28 November 2024. </p><p>The Industry Ministry is looking into contracting local and foreign private players to take over the management and operation of three industrial zones.</p><p>Hisham Ezz Al Arab appointed as CIB’s CEO and board member, taking over from Hussein Abaza, who took a three-year stint at Banque du Caire as its CEO, taking over from Tarek Fayed. While Neveen Sabbour will replace Ezz Al Arab as non-executive chairman. </p><p>The FRA has updated the regulations that govern mergers and acquisitions of NBFIs in a move aimed at enhancing competitiveness and streamlining the approval process, according to a statement.  </p><p><b>CICH </b>will introduce a cash incentive scheme for employees, executive board members, and its subsidiaries after its board greenlit the move in principle. The scheme will allocate 3% of the company’s fair value for the FY ending in 2025 and will be paid in EGP after 31 December 2025.</p><p>Majid Al Futtaim has announced a strategic partnership with HRHO’s consumer finance arm, ValU, to launch a gift card procurement service to provide flexible payment solutions.</p><p>City Lab is set to finalize its acquisition of Cairo Clinical Labs, with the two sides agreeing to ink the final agreement tomorrow, City Labs said in an EGX disclosure. </p><p>Egyptian Drug Holding Company received five offers from investment banks to manage the public offering of Chemical Industries Development Company-CID and Misr Pharma on the EGX.  </p><p>Fertilizers exports declined by 20% YoY during 1H24 to USD1.085 billion, from USD1.358 billion in 1H23.</p><p>According to local media,<b> CIRA</b> is close to completing the latest issuance of future rights securitization bonds worth EGP500 million early next month.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced that he has directed Saudi’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) to pump USD 5 bn in investments into Egypt as part of the “first phase” of a larger program of investment.</p><p>The Agreement on Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments between the two countries will be put into effect in two months or less after both sides sort out the necessary legislative and regulatory issues.</p><p>A new package of tax incentives for SMEs are soon to be released as part of the government’s new tax reform package. </p><p>The government is reconsidering its decision to sell the Siemens-built Beni Suef power plant, unnamed government sources told Al Arabiya. </p><p>Saudi energy player ACWA Power is considering investing USD1.5 bn in a new project in Egypt, the company’s vice chairman, Raad Al Saady, said.</p><p>Egypt’s wheat imports increased 30% y-o-y in 1H 2024 to USD2.3 bn.</p><p>The number of taxpayers with the Egyptian Tax Authority increased during 8M2024 by 105% compared to the same period last year.</p><p>We published our 2Q24 Cement Wrap Up report yesterday; we upgraded our FV for <b>ARCC</b> to EGP17.80/share with Overweight recommendation, we upgraded our FV for <b>MBSC</b> to EGP53.30/share with Overweight recommendation, and we upgraded our FV for <b>MCQE</b> to EGP26.00/share with Equalweight recommendation. </p><p><b>EGAL</b> is in serious talks with the German company Achenbach over its potential investment and funding of EGAL&apos;s aluminum foil production line with estimated investments of USD100 million. </p><p><b>MCQE</b> to distribute EGP0.5/share for FY23 over two equal installments, as previously approved by the general assembly. Record date is 25 September 2024. Distribution date of first installment is 30 September 2024. Distribution date of second installment is 28 November 2024. </p><p>The Industry Ministry is looking into contracting local and foreign private players to take over the management and operation of three industrial zones.</p><p>Hisham Ezz Al Arab appointed as CIB’s CEO and board member, taking over from Hussein Abaza, who took a three-year stint at Banque du Caire as its CEO, taking over from Tarek Fayed. While Neveen Sabbour will replace Ezz Al Arab as non-executive chairman. </p><p>The FRA has updated the regulations that govern mergers and acquisitions of NBFIs in a move aimed at enhancing competitiveness and streamlining the approval process, according to a statement.  </p><p><b>CICH </b>will introduce a cash incentive scheme for employees, executive board members, and its subsidiaries after its board greenlit the move in principle. The scheme will allocate 3% of the company’s fair value for the FY ending in 2025 and will be paid in EGP after 31 December 2025.</p><p>Majid Al Futtaim has announced a strategic partnership with HRHO’s consumer finance arm, ValU, to launch a gift card procurement service to provide flexible payment solutions.</p><p>City Lab is set to finalize its acquisition of Cairo Clinical Labs, with the two sides agreeing to ink the final agreement tomorrow, City Labs said in an EGX disclosure. </p><p>Egyptian Drug Holding Company received five offers from investment banks to manage the public offering of Chemical Industries Development Company-CID and Misr Pharma on the EGX.  </p><p>Fertilizers exports declined by 20% YoY during 1H24 to USD1.085 billion, from USD1.358 billion in 1H23.</p><p>According to local media,<b> CIRA</b> is close to completing the latest issuance of future rights securitization bonds worth EGP500 million early next month.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Madbouly government is in the process of drafting an investment plan to offer the Red Sea’s Ras Banas to private sector players in a transaction similar to ADQ’s Ras El Hekma USD35 billion agreement.</p><p>Egypt has bought 20 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) via the first tender issued to cover its winter demand since 2018, securing full volumes it was seeking at smaller-than-expected premiums.</p><p>UAE’s AMEA Power will invest USD800 million to develop two renewable energy projects in Upper Egypt after inking new purchase power agreements (PPAs) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) on Thursday.</p><p>Prime Minister touched down in Riyadh yesterday alongside Finance Minister and Investment Minister for talks with their Saudi counterparts aimed at strengthening trade and investment between the two countries. </p><p>The Transport Ministry has tasked the Finance Ministry’s PPP unit to prepare feasibility studies for three PPP projects at the Dekheila Port. The projects include a multi-purpose container terminal with an estimated cost of USD300 million, a dry port, and an industrial-purpose pipeline extension whose cost has not yet been determined, a source said.</p><p>Chinese state-owned construction firm and China Energy subsidiary Gezhouba Group proposed establishing a “logistics cargo city” at Cairo International Airport during a meeting with the Aviation Ministry.</p><p>Norway’s Scatec inked a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company EETC for its planned 1 GW solar and 100-200 MWh battery storage hybrid project in Egypt, it said on Thursday.</p><p>The Egyptian Tax Authority will unveil the implementation mechanisms of the recently-announced package of tax incentives this week, advisor to the Head of the Tax Authority said.</p><p>State grains buyer GASC purchased 430k tons of Russian wheat last week at USD235 per ton, according to a Supply Ministry statement. </p><p>The Ministry of Electricity plans to add capacity to the electrical grid of up to 3 gigawatts from solar energy projects and wind farms by 2025 summer.</p><p>The government is working to launch 4 projects through PPP system at an investment cost of about EGP16 billion, according to a government report.</p><p>Egypt is seeking a loan from the New Development Bank worth USD300 million, with the aim of expanding the comprehensive health insurance system. </p><p>The CBE’s net foreign assets declined to EGP499.26 billion (c.USD10.3 billion) at the end of August, compared to EGP508.58 billion (USD10.5 billion) at the end of last July.</p><p>Ukrainian President said that Russia had attacked a cargo ship in international waters carrying around 5-20k tonnes of wheat from Ukraine to Egypt on Thursday. </p><p>EGAS finalized a study to increase the price of natural gas supplied to factories by 10-30%. The study excludes factories with a preset variable pricing formula.</p><p>The government targets issuing projects to develop three fertilizers companies, which are owned by the Ministry of the Public Enterprises, through partnership with the private sector, during 1Q25.</p><p>A consortium of Scatec, Fertiglobe, and <b>ORAS</b> has inked two land usufruct agreements with EETC and NREA to set up a wind and a solar power plant that will feed their USD500 million green hydrogen plant. </p><p>A consortium of <b>ORAS</b>, Toyota Tsusho, and Engie inked a land usufruct agreement and a PPA with the EETC and the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) for a project that will see the consortium add 150 MW of wind energy capacity to its 500 MW wind farm in the Gulf of Suez, according to a Cabinet statement. </p><p><b>SWDY</b> appointed Ahmed Mohamed Shokry as the Group CFO.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Madbouly government is in the process of drafting an investment plan to offer the Red Sea’s Ras Banas to private sector players in a transaction similar to ADQ’s Ras El Hekma USD35 billion agreement.</p><p>Egypt has bought 20 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) via the first tender issued to cover its winter demand since 2018, securing full volumes it was seeking at smaller-than-expected premiums.</p><p>UAE’s AMEA Power will invest USD800 million to develop two renewable energy projects in Upper Egypt after inking new purchase power agreements (PPAs) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) on Thursday.</p><p>Prime Minister touched down in Riyadh yesterday alongside Finance Minister and Investment Minister for talks with their Saudi counterparts aimed at strengthening trade and investment between the two countries. </p><p>The Transport Ministry has tasked the Finance Ministry’s PPP unit to prepare feasibility studies for three PPP projects at the Dekheila Port. The projects include a multi-purpose container terminal with an estimated cost of USD300 million, a dry port, and an industrial-purpose pipeline extension whose cost has not yet been determined, a source said.</p><p>Chinese state-owned construction firm and China Energy subsidiary Gezhouba Group proposed establishing a “logistics cargo city” at Cairo International Airport during a meeting with the Aviation Ministry.</p><p>Norway’s Scatec inked a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company EETC for its planned 1 GW solar and 100-200 MWh battery storage hybrid project in Egypt, it said on Thursday.</p><p>The Egyptian Tax Authority will unveil the implementation mechanisms of the recently-announced package of tax incentives this week, advisor to the Head of the Tax Authority said.</p><p>State grains buyer GASC purchased 430k tons of Russian wheat last week at USD235 per ton, according to a Supply Ministry statement. </p><p>The Ministry of Electricity plans to add capacity to the electrical grid of up to 3 gigawatts from solar energy projects and wind farms by 2025 summer.</p><p>The government is working to launch 4 projects through PPP system at an investment cost of about EGP16 billion, according to a government report.</p><p>Egypt is seeking a loan from the New Development Bank worth USD300 million, with the aim of expanding the comprehensive health insurance system. </p><p>The CBE’s net foreign assets declined to EGP499.26 billion (c.USD10.3 billion) at the end of August, compared to EGP508.58 billion (USD10.5 billion) at the end of last July.</p><p>Ukrainian President said that Russia had attacked a cargo ship in international waters carrying around 5-20k tonnes of wheat from Ukraine to Egypt on Thursday. </p><p>EGAS finalized a study to increase the price of natural gas supplied to factories by 10-30%. The study excludes factories with a preset variable pricing formula.</p><p>The government targets issuing projects to develop three fertilizers companies, which are owned by the Ministry of the Public Enterprises, through partnership with the private sector, during 1Q25.</p><p>A consortium of Scatec, Fertiglobe, and <b>ORAS</b> has inked two land usufruct agreements with EETC and NREA to set up a wind and a solar power plant that will feed their USD500 million green hydrogen plant. </p><p>A consortium of <b>ORAS</b>, Toyota Tsusho, and Engie inked a land usufruct agreement and a PPA with the EETC and the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) for a project that will see the consortium add 150 MW of wind energy capacity to its 500 MW wind farm in the Gulf of Suez, according to a Cabinet statement. </p><p><b>SWDY</b> appointed Ahmed Mohamed Shokry as the Group CFO.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government yesterday announced its first batch of new amendments to the tax system, which aim to ease the burden on taxpayers. Amendments include: Launching a central clearing system, putting a cap on late payment penalties such that the penalty does not exceed the original amount of tax due, establishing a pre-inquiry service for both local and foreign and raising the exemption threshold for submitting a transfer pricing study for international companies to EGP30 mn, instead of the previ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government yesterday announced its first batch of new amendments to the tax system, which aim to ease the burden on taxpayers. Amendments include: Launching a central clearing system, putting a cap on late payment penalties such that the penalty does not exceed the original amount of tax due, establishing a pre-inquiry service for both local and foreign and raising the exemption threshold for submitting a transfer pricing study for international companies to EGP30 mn, instead of the previous EGP8 mn.</p><p>The government is set to announce further investment incentives, including a new export rebate program, Madbouly said.</p><p>The government is preparing substantial incentives to incorporate thousands of new taxpayers into the system, including a comprehensive tax amnesty covering VAT, stamp tax, and other tax obligations in addition to income tax, which had previously been the only category covered under the 2020 SMEs law.</p><p>A government source mentioned that there are two options for an alternative simplified collection mechanism for the capital gains tax: either the return of the stamp tax, or a fixed tax of 2% at the time of sale, which would be deducted immediately and collected by the ETA.</p><p>The government is negotiating with two Chinese companies to establish factories for electric and hybrid cars in Egypt during the coming year.</p><p>The government is continuing to work with gold miner Centamin to exploit the Sukari mine in line with the state’s existing contract, Madbouly said in comments on global mining company AngloGold Ashanti’s acquisition of Centamin for USD 2.5 bn. Egypt’s share is “undisputed and may even increase,” Madbouly added.</p><p>The Oil Ministry and Electricity Ministry are awaiting consumption reports and supply data from the relevant authorities ahead of a meeting next week to make a decision on the resumption of power cuts, a government source said.</p><p>Turkey has expressed interest in purveying Egyptian offshore natural gas via its floating storage units and gasification ships.</p><p>The prime minister affirmed that despite recent economic and geopolitical hurdles that saw the government rearrange its priorities for certain companies included in its privatization offering, with new companies to be announced in the coming period.</p><p>The EBRD intends to invest EUR1.2 billion in Egypt during 2024, potentially in trade financing and renewable energy sectors.</p><p>The Singaporean company Elite Solar announced an investment of USD150 million in Egypt to establish a solar energy manufacturing center with a production capacity of 8 gigawatts in the Suez Canal Special Economic Zone.</p><p><b>ORWE</b> announced that it has contracted with IRSC Renewable Energy Solutions, a company specialized in building renewable energy systems, to install a 2.5-megawatt solar power plant in one of its factories in 10th of Ramadan City, with investments exceeding USD1.5 million.</p><p>Medical supplies division at the federation of Egyptian industries submitted three requests to the Egyptian drug authority to support and localize the medical supplies industries inside the Egyptian market, to enable its competitiveness locally and globally. </p><p><b>CICH’s</b> Asset Management arm intends to launch five sectoral equity investment funds in the fourth quarter of 2024 with an initial total combined value of EGP50 million, reaching EGP250 million within a year.</p><p><b>HDBK</b> finances 200 units affiliated with the Urban Development Fund. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government yesterday announced its first batch of new amendments to the tax system, which aim to ease the burden on taxpayers. Amendments include: Launching a central clearing system, putting a cap on late payment penalties such that the penalty does not exceed the original amount of tax due, establishing a pre-inquiry service for both local and foreign and raising the exemption threshold for submitting a transfer pricing study for international companies to EGP30 mn, instead of the previous EGP8 mn.</p><p>The government is set to announce further investment incentives, including a new export rebate program, Madbouly said.</p><p>The government is preparing substantial incentives to incorporate thousands of new taxpayers into the system, including a comprehensive tax amnesty covering VAT, stamp tax, and other tax obligations in addition to income tax, which had previously been the only category covered under the 2020 SMEs law.</p><p>A government source mentioned that there are two options for an alternative simplified collection mechanism for the capital gains tax: either the return of the stamp tax, or a fixed tax of 2% at the time of sale, which would be deducted immediately and collected by the ETA.</p><p>The government is negotiating with two Chinese companies to establish factories for electric and hybrid cars in Egypt during the coming year.</p><p>The government is continuing to work with gold miner Centamin to exploit the Sukari mine in line with the state’s existing contract, Madbouly said in comments on global mining company AngloGold Ashanti’s acquisition of Centamin for USD 2.5 bn. Egypt’s share is “undisputed and may even increase,” Madbouly added.</p><p>The Oil Ministry and Electricity Ministry are awaiting consumption reports and supply data from the relevant authorities ahead of a meeting next week to make a decision on the resumption of power cuts, a government source said.</p><p>Turkey has expressed interest in purveying Egyptian offshore natural gas via its floating storage units and gasification ships.</p><p>The prime minister affirmed that despite recent economic and geopolitical hurdles that saw the government rearrange its priorities for certain companies included in its privatization offering, with new companies to be announced in the coming period.</p><p>The EBRD intends to invest EUR1.2 billion in Egypt during 2024, potentially in trade financing and renewable energy sectors.</p><p>The Singaporean company Elite Solar announced an investment of USD150 million in Egypt to establish a solar energy manufacturing center with a production capacity of 8 gigawatts in the Suez Canal Special Economic Zone.</p><p><b>ORWE</b> announced that it has contracted with IRSC Renewable Energy Solutions, a company specialized in building renewable energy systems, to install a 2.5-megawatt solar power plant in one of its factories in 10th of Ramadan City, with investments exceeding USD1.5 million.</p><p>Medical supplies division at the federation of Egyptian industries submitted three requests to the Egyptian drug authority to support and localize the medical supplies industries inside the Egyptian market, to enable its competitiveness locally and globally. </p><p><b>CICH’s</b> Asset Management arm intends to launch five sectoral equity investment funds in the fourth quarter of 2024 with an initial total combined value of EGP50 million, reaching EGP250 million within a year.</p><p><b>HDBK</b> finances 200 units affiliated with the Urban Development Fund. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*   NYSE-listed global miner AngloGold Ashanti will buy Egypt-focused LSE- and TSX-listed Centamin in a cash and share transaction valued at around USD 2.5 bn. Annual urban inflation has accelerated to 26.2% in August after having fallen to 25.7% — its lowest level since December 2022 — in July. Annual core inflation — which excludes volatile items like food and fuel — also rose, with the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) recording an annual core inflation of 25.1% ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/> <br/></b>NYSE-listed global miner AngloGold Ashanti will buy Egypt-focused LSE- and TSX-listed Centamin in a cash and share transaction valued at around USD 2.5 bn.</p><p>Annual urban inflation has accelerated to 26.2% in August after having fallen to 25.7% — its lowest level since December 2022 — in July. Annual core inflation — which excludes volatile items like food and fuel — also rose, with the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) recording an annual core inflation of 25.1% in August 2024, up 0.7 percentage points from 24.4% in July. Meanwhile, monthly core inflation was back in the red, coming in at 0.9% in August compared to -0.5% in July.</p><p>The government’s new tax incentives and other tax measures will be announced later today.</p><p>The government is studying alternatives to tax EGX capital gains, including imposing a 0.15% stamp tax to replace the long-awaited, and many times postponed capital gains tax for EGX transactions.</p><p>State-owned Ayadi for Investment &amp; Development is considering offering shares on the EGX within two years, Chairman Osama Saleh said.</p><p>The British Investment Corporation (BII) has allocated about USD100 million to invest in technology companies in Egypt in their early stages.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> reported its consolidated results for 2Q24 with net attributable income coming in at EGP652.7 million, lower 36% YoY and 28% QoQ, bringing 1H24 bottom line to EGP1.6 billion reversing comparative interim losses of EGP643.3 million. ESRS is currently trading at FY25e P/E of 5.4x.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP8.78, OW) is planning to launch a 150 feddan project on the North Coast in 1Q25.</p><p><b>EGPC</b> targets increasing its refining capacity by 9% to reach 34 million tons of crude oil during FY24/25, from 31 million tons in FY23/24.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> is working on two IPOs in the Egyptian private sector, along with 4 IPOs in the Saudi market that will be launched before the end of this year, in addition to two other offerings during the first quarter of 2025.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> opened its first branch in Dubai yesterday. The expansion aims to cater to Egyptian expats in the UAE by giving them access to financing and insurance services in Egypt. Expats can pay for services in Egypt such as mortgages, club memberships, car installments, green finance, and others.</p><p><b>EFIH</b> BoD proposed distributing a DPS of EGP0.197 for 1H24 profits, pending assembly’s approval.</p><p><b>POUL</b> BoD proposed cash dividend of EGP0.85/share for FY2023, implying dividend payout ratio of 28.0% and dividend yield of 10.7%.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/> <br/></b>NYSE-listed global miner AngloGold Ashanti will buy Egypt-focused LSE- and TSX-listed Centamin in a cash and share transaction valued at around USD 2.5 bn.</p><p>Annual urban inflation has accelerated to 26.2% in August after having fallen to 25.7% — its lowest level since December 2022 — in July. Annual core inflation — which excludes volatile items like food and fuel — also rose, with the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) recording an annual core inflation of 25.1% in August 2024, up 0.7 percentage points from 24.4% in July. Meanwhile, monthly core inflation was back in the red, coming in at 0.9% in August compared to -0.5% in July.</p><p>The government’s new tax incentives and other tax measures will be announced later today.</p><p>The government is studying alternatives to tax EGX capital gains, including imposing a 0.15% stamp tax to replace the long-awaited, and many times postponed capital gains tax for EGX transactions.</p><p>State-owned Ayadi for Investment &amp; Development is considering offering shares on the EGX within two years, Chairman Osama Saleh said.</p><p>The British Investment Corporation (BII) has allocated about USD100 million to invest in technology companies in Egypt in their early stages.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> reported its consolidated results for 2Q24 with net attributable income coming in at EGP652.7 million, lower 36% YoY and 28% QoQ, bringing 1H24 bottom line to EGP1.6 billion reversing comparative interim losses of EGP643.3 million. ESRS is currently trading at FY25e P/E of 5.4x.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP8.78, OW) is planning to launch a 150 feddan project on the North Coast in 1Q25.</p><p><b>EGPC</b> targets increasing its refining capacity by 9% to reach 34 million tons of crude oil during FY24/25, from 31 million tons in FY23/24.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> is working on two IPOs in the Egyptian private sector, along with 4 IPOs in the Saudi market that will be launched before the end of this year, in addition to two other offerings during the first quarter of 2025.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> opened its first branch in Dubai yesterday. The expansion aims to cater to Egyptian expats in the UAE by giving them access to financing and insurance services in Egypt. Expats can pay for services in Egypt such as mortgages, club memberships, car installments, green finance, and others.</p><p><b>EFIH</b> BoD proposed distributing a DPS of EGP0.197 for 1H24 profits, pending assembly’s approval.</p><p><b>POUL</b> BoD proposed cash dividend of EGP0.85/share for FY2023, implying dividend payout ratio of 28.0% and dividend yield of 10.7%.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Remittances from Egyptians working abroad increased during July 2024, for the fifth month in a row, by 86.8%. Transfers amounting to about USD3 billion The government is considering canceling the planned capital gains tax on all EGX transactions as part of a broader drive to improve the country’s investment climate, Investment Minister said. Deputy Minister of Finance said that EGP67 billion were disbursed to more than 3,000 exporting companies within the Export Burden Refund Program since 20...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Remittances from Egyptians working abroad increased during July 2024, for the fifth month in a row, by 86.8%. Transfers amounting to about USD3 billion</p><p>The government is considering canceling the planned capital gains tax on all EGX transactions as part of a broader drive to improve the country’s investment climate, Investment Minister said.</p><p>Deputy Minister of Finance said that EGP67 billion were disbursed to more than 3,000 exporting companies within the Export Burden Refund Program since 2019 to date.</p><p>The government will announce amendments to the export support fund within 7-10 days, Investment Minister said. The proposed amendments include disbursing export support within three months on the condition that exporters deposit their export earnings in local banks, which would handle their foreign currency needs.</p><p>Banque Misr and NBE will now let their customers traveling abroad exchange up to USD 5k in the run up to their travels, depending on the type of account they have. Both of the banks also upped their monthly purchase limits for FX transactions outside the country for its highest category of cards to the equivalent of EGP 300k.</p><p>The average yield on 3-year, fixed-rate, EGP-denominated bonds fell to 25.187% in the central bank’s weekly auction yesterday, down from 25.234% last week.</p><p>No changes have been made or instructions issued to start opening credit lines for importers looking to bring over fully manufactured cars, a government source confirmed to Enterprise in response to local media reports suggesting otherwise.</p><p>Fitch Credit Rating Agency expects Suez Canal to return to achieving new record revenues amounting to USD11.7 billion by the end of the 2024/25 fiscal year, which reflects a noticeable recovery in navigation traffic in the canal, expecting a gradual recovery in canal revenues starting in January 2025 onwards as the Israeli war on Gaza ends.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum seeks to increase the volume of its imports of Israeli gas by about 13%, equivalent to 150 million cubic feet per day, by next October.</p><p>The CBE is studying allowing the transfer and disbursement of funds in euros to one of the money transfer companies through partnerships with banks, to expand the scope of money transfer operations from countries that prefer to conduct their transactions in euros.</p><p>Badya University in <b>PHDC</b>&apos;s Badya project was inaugurated yesterday. According to local media, PHDC plans to open 10 schools in Egypt and 10-15 schools in Saudi Arabia.</p><p>According to local media, <b>PHDC</b> aims to increase its hotel capacity to 4k rooms within ten years. </p><p><b>OCDI</b> signed a EGP4.1 billion loan to partially finance the remaining development cost in the 464 feddan project in New Zayed.</p><p>OCI Global has sold its entire methanol business — operating in the US and Europe — to Canadian methanol producer Methanex in a USD2.05 billion agreement. The purchase is set to be completed in 1H25, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals. </p><p><b>RMDA</b> has announced the establishment of a new subsidiary dubbed “Glow” that will specialize in freely priced cosmetics and cosmeceuticals. </p><p>Vodafone Egypt has signed an agreement with the privately held Al Safy Group and Malaysian tech company Green Packet to manufacture high-speed internet routers locally.</p><p>Al Baraka Capital, one of the approved subsidiaries of <b>SAUD</b>, intends to issue EGP10 million Sharia-compliant green sukuk, worth EGP6 billion for a period of 7 years in the coming period.</p><p>Three companies announced the divestment of their stakes in Tamweely, a company specializing in financing SMEs, in a deal worth EGP2.8 billion.</p><p>Red Sea General Port Authority plans to invest EGP1.3 billion in developing and increasing the depth of its quays. Also, the investment aims to increase the port’s capacity to encompass larger number of containers. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Remittances from Egyptians working abroad increased during July 2024, for the fifth month in a row, by 86.8%. Transfers amounting to about USD3 billion</p><p>The government is considering canceling the planned capital gains tax on all EGX transactions as part of a broader drive to improve the country’s investment climate, Investment Minister said.</p><p>Deputy Minister of Finance said that EGP67 billion were disbursed to more than 3,000 exporting companies within the Export Burden Refund Program since 2019 to date.</p><p>The government will announce amendments to the export support fund within 7-10 days, Investment Minister said. The proposed amendments include disbursing export support within three months on the condition that exporters deposit their export earnings in local banks, which would handle their foreign currency needs.</p><p>Banque Misr and NBE will now let their customers traveling abroad exchange up to USD 5k in the run up to their travels, depending on the type of account they have. Both of the banks also upped their monthly purchase limits for FX transactions outside the country for its highest category of cards to the equivalent of EGP 300k.</p><p>The average yield on 3-year, fixed-rate, EGP-denominated bonds fell to 25.187% in the central bank’s weekly auction yesterday, down from 25.234% last week.</p><p>No changes have been made or instructions issued to start opening credit lines for importers looking to bring over fully manufactured cars, a government source confirmed to Enterprise in response to local media reports suggesting otherwise.</p><p>Fitch Credit Rating Agency expects Suez Canal to return to achieving new record revenues amounting to USD11.7 billion by the end of the 2024/25 fiscal year, which reflects a noticeable recovery in navigation traffic in the canal, expecting a gradual recovery in canal revenues starting in January 2025 onwards as the Israeli war on Gaza ends.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum seeks to increase the volume of its imports of Israeli gas by about 13%, equivalent to 150 million cubic feet per day, by next October.</p><p>The CBE is studying allowing the transfer and disbursement of funds in euros to one of the money transfer companies through partnerships with banks, to expand the scope of money transfer operations from countries that prefer to conduct their transactions in euros.</p><p>Badya University in <b>PHDC</b>&apos;s Badya project was inaugurated yesterday. According to local media, PHDC plans to open 10 schools in Egypt and 10-15 schools in Saudi Arabia.</p><p>According to local media, <b>PHDC</b> aims to increase its hotel capacity to 4k rooms within ten years. </p><p><b>OCDI</b> signed a EGP4.1 billion loan to partially finance the remaining development cost in the 464 feddan project in New Zayed.</p><p>OCI Global has sold its entire methanol business — operating in the US and Europe — to Canadian methanol producer Methanex in a USD2.05 billion agreement. The purchase is set to be completed in 1H25, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals. </p><p><b>RMDA</b> has announced the establishment of a new subsidiary dubbed “Glow” that will specialize in freely priced cosmetics and cosmeceuticals. </p><p>Vodafone Egypt has signed an agreement with the privately held Al Safy Group and Malaysian tech company Green Packet to manufacture high-speed internet routers locally.</p><p>Al Baraka Capital, one of the approved subsidiaries of <b>SAUD</b>, intends to issue EGP10 million Sharia-compliant green sukuk, worth EGP6 billion for a period of 7 years in the coming period.</p><p>Three companies announced the divestment of their stakes in Tamweely, a company specializing in financing SMEs, in a deal worth EGP2.8 billion.</p><p>Red Sea General Port Authority plans to invest EGP1.3 billion in developing and increasing the depth of its quays. Also, the investment aims to increase the port’s capacity to encompass larger number of containers. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt and Cyprus have begun serious steps to reach an agreement to build a 90-km marine natural gas pipeline to connect the two countries.  A consortium made up of SPE Capital-run equity fund SPE PEF III, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, local private equity firm Tanmiya Capital Ventures, and the UK government’s British International Investment, inked an agreement to fully acquire local microfinance provider, Tamweely, from its current state-owned shareholders in a trans...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt and Cyprus have begun serious steps to reach an agreement to build a 90-km marine natural gas pipeline to connect the two countries. </p><p>A consortium made up of SPE Capital-run equity fund SPE PEF III, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, local private equity firm Tanmiya Capital Ventures, and the UK government’s British International Investment, inked an agreement to fully acquire local microfinance provider, Tamweely, from its current state-owned shareholders in a transaction worth EGP2.8 billion.</p><p>Saudi renewable energy developer ACWA Power expects to complete the first USD4 billion portion of its green hydrogen project in the Suez Canal Economic Zone by 4Q28.</p><p>The Urban Development Fund received eight offers from foreign and Egyptian investors to develop two projects in Kafr El-Sheikh and Mahalla El-Kubra in partnership with a total investment of EGP55 billion.</p><p>New tax incentives are set to be announced within the coming days.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s trade deficit decreased 5.1% y/y to USD2.9 billion in June 2024.</p><p>Car imports grew about 46.9% y/y to USD1.2 billion in 1H24.</p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) launched Butterfly, its project in Mostakbal City. The project is expected to generate sales of EGP64.0 billion.</p><p>According to local media, <b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) opened the first phase of its sports club in Celia in the New Administrative Capital.</p><p>Egypt’s ITIDA, <b>ETEL</b>, and China’s Tsinghua Unigroup are collaborating to set a USD300 million fund that will focus on AI and semiconductor development, along with establishing a data center and research facilities, according to local press.</p><p>Egypt Post plans to establish a digital bank in collaboration with financial and technical partners, according to local press.</p><p>Alpha Oryx Limited is preparing to acquire 35% of Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene (ELAB), 30% of Ethydco, and 25% of the Egyptian Drilling Company (EDC).</p><p>Meds shortages are set to be completely over by the end of September, according to the<b> </b>Head of the Pharma Industry Chamber of the Federation of Egyptian Industries.</p><p><b>SAUD</b>’s Islamic financial services arm Al Baraka Capital and SME financing firm Invia will launch a new sharia-compliant investment fund focused on financing small companies concentrated in the industrial sector.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s ceramics exports declined 22% YoY to record USD64 million in the first 7 months of 2024.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 71.1 | <em>-9.8%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 269 | <em>7.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 349 | 1.2%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,020 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 965 | 0.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 113 | -3.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 411 | 4.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 8,876 | -3.2%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,321 | -8.5%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,793 | <em>-0.2%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 142 | <em>-2.5%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,753 | 4.4%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt and Cyprus have begun serious steps to reach an agreement to build a 90-km marine natural gas pipeline to connect the two countries. </p><p>A consortium made up of SPE Capital-run equity fund SPE PEF III, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, local private equity firm Tanmiya Capital Ventures, and the UK government’s British International Investment, inked an agreement to fully acquire local microfinance provider, Tamweely, from its current state-owned shareholders in a transaction worth EGP2.8 billion.</p><p>Saudi renewable energy developer ACWA Power expects to complete the first USD4 billion portion of its green hydrogen project in the Suez Canal Economic Zone by 4Q28.</p><p>The Urban Development Fund received eight offers from foreign and Egyptian investors to develop two projects in Kafr El-Sheikh and Mahalla El-Kubra in partnership with a total investment of EGP55 billion.</p><p>New tax incentives are set to be announced within the coming days.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s trade deficit decreased 5.1% y/y to USD2.9 billion in June 2024.</p><p>Car imports grew about 46.9% y/y to USD1.2 billion in 1H24.</p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) launched Butterfly, its project in Mostakbal City. The project is expected to generate sales of EGP64.0 billion.</p><p>According to local media, <b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) opened the first phase of its sports club in Celia in the New Administrative Capital.</p><p>Egypt’s ITIDA, <b>ETEL</b>, and China’s Tsinghua Unigroup are collaborating to set a USD300 million fund that will focus on AI and semiconductor development, along with establishing a data center and research facilities, according to local press.</p><p>Egypt Post plans to establish a digital bank in collaboration with financial and technical partners, according to local press.</p><p>Alpha Oryx Limited is preparing to acquire 35% of Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene (ELAB), 30% of Ethydco, and 25% of the Egyptian Drilling Company (EDC).</p><p>Meds shortages are set to be completely over by the end of September, according to the<b> </b>Head of the Pharma Industry Chamber of the Federation of Egyptian Industries.</p><p><b>SAUD</b>’s Islamic financial services arm Al Baraka Capital and SME financing firm Invia will launch a new sharia-compliant investment fund focused on financing small companies concentrated in the industrial sector.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s ceramics exports declined 22% YoY to record USD64 million in the first 7 months of 2024.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 71.1 | <em>-9.8%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 269 | <em>7.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 349 | 1.2%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,020 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 965 | 0.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 113 | -3.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 411 | 4.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 8,876 | -3.2%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,321 | -8.5%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,793 | <em>-0.2%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 142 | <em>-2.5%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,753 | 4.4%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In line with our expectation, the Central Bank of Egypt left interest rates unchanged on Thursday. Net foreign reserves reached a new high of USD46.6 billion at the end of August 2024, up from July’s record figure of USD46.5 billion. The three-day Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, saw the government sign contracts and MoUs with Chinese companies amounting to over USD1.1 billion. The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) issued a tender for 17 shipments of liquified natural gas for it...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In line with our expectation, the Central Bank of Egypt left interest rates unchanged on Thursday.</p><p>Net foreign reserves reached a new high of USD46.6 billion at the end of August 2024, up from July’s record figure of USD46.5 billion.</p><p>The three-day Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, saw the government sign contracts and MoUs with Chinese companies amounting to over USD1.1 billion.</p><p>The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) issued a tender for 17 shipments of liquified natural gas for its floating import terminal at Ain Sokhna, as well as 3 more cargoes for delivery to Jordan’s Aqaba. </p><p>The government is planning to resume gas supplies to its Idku plant as early as 4Q24.</p><p>The Electricity Ministry has put out its revised electricity price hikes for households, businesses, and the public sector. The new tariffs will see prices rise by 14-40% across the board.</p><p>Net purchases of government bills and bonds by Arabs and foreigners through the secondary market increased by about 32% WoW to USD116 million during the past week.</p><p>Should a company decide to delist voluntarily from the bourse, the value of the shares will now be determined based on the highest of the following values:</p><ul><li>The fair value,</li><li>The average value of the shares over a three-month period,</li><li>The highest closing price in the month before the company’s general assembly is invited to meet to make a decision on delisting.</li></ul><p>SPACs will be allowed to hold temporary accounts for the purpose of conducting acquisitions. SPACs will have two years from their listing date to complete an acquisition, which can be a full buyout, a controlling stake, or an absolute majority in the target company&apos;s capital or voting rights. Failure to do so would mean that the SPAC would either reduce its capital by the value of shares listed or re-offer the same shares to qualified investors.</p><p>According to the Financial Regulatory Authority’s 2Q24 report, the value of mortgage financing more than tripled, and the value of factoring contracts, consumer financing, and SME financing witnessed noticeable growth in 2Q24.</p><p>According to local media,<b> SUGR</b> contracted to sell 100k tons of sugar to the Holding Company for Food Industries at a preferential price with a discount of up to 20%.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In line with our expectation, the Central Bank of Egypt left interest rates unchanged on Thursday.</p><p>Net foreign reserves reached a new high of USD46.6 billion at the end of August 2024, up from July’s record figure of USD46.5 billion.</p><p>The three-day Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, saw the government sign contracts and MoUs with Chinese companies amounting to over USD1.1 billion.</p><p>The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) issued a tender for 17 shipments of liquified natural gas for its floating import terminal at Ain Sokhna, as well as 3 more cargoes for delivery to Jordan’s Aqaba. </p><p>The government is planning to resume gas supplies to its Idku plant as early as 4Q24.</p><p>The Electricity Ministry has put out its revised electricity price hikes for households, businesses, and the public sector. The new tariffs will see prices rise by 14-40% across the board.</p><p>Net purchases of government bills and bonds by Arabs and foreigners through the secondary market increased by about 32% WoW to USD116 million during the past week.</p><p>Should a company decide to delist voluntarily from the bourse, the value of the shares will now be determined based on the highest of the following values:</p><ul><li>The fair value,</li><li>The average value of the shares over a three-month period,</li><li>The highest closing price in the month before the company’s general assembly is invited to meet to make a decision on delisting.</li></ul><p>SPACs will be allowed to hold temporary accounts for the purpose of conducting acquisitions. SPACs will have two years from their listing date to complete an acquisition, which can be a full buyout, a controlling stake, or an absolute majority in the target company&apos;s capital or voting rights. Failure to do so would mean that the SPAC would either reduce its capital by the value of shares listed or re-offer the same shares to qualified investors.</p><p>According to the Financial Regulatory Authority’s 2Q24 report, the value of mortgage financing more than tripled, and the value of factoring contracts, consumer financing, and SME financing witnessed noticeable growth in 2Q24.</p><p>According to local media,<b> SUGR</b> contracted to sell 100k tons of sugar to the Holding Company for Food Industries at a preferential price with a discount of up to 20%.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt and Turkey seek to boost trade from USD5 billion to USD15 billion over the next five years. The two countries signed 18 MoUs to strengthen cooperation on transport, energy, defense, education, tourism, health, culture, agriculture, and finance. The Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee is meeting later today to review interest rates. We remind you that we expect the CBE to keep the current rates on hold, with a potential rate cut in 4Q24, or - more conservatively - in ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt and Turkey seek to boost trade from USD5 billion to USD15 billion over the next five years. The two countries signed 18 MoUs to strengthen cooperation on transport, energy, defense, education, tourism, health, culture, agriculture, and finance.</p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee is meeting later today to review interest rates. <em>We remind you that we expect the CBE to keep the current rates on hold, with a potential rate cut in 4Q24, or - more conservatively - in 1Q25.<br/><br/></em>Automotive player Stellantis is restarting assembly of the Jeep Grand Cherokee L locally at the factories of the Arab Organization for Industrialization’s Arab American Vehicles Company. Stellantis is reportedly in talks with the Industry Ministry over assembling Citroen’s C4X model in Egypt.</p><p>Egypt intends to make three payments worth USD633 million to the International Monetary Fund during September 2024.</p><p>The Egyptian Drug Authority and Unified Procurement Authority announced the launch of the government’s new unified purchasing initiative for inactive ingredients used in medicine production, as part of a bid to localize drug manufacturing. The initiative will begin with 30 substances that represent more than 60% of the import bill for inactive ingredients used in drug production.</p><p>As part of the restructuring of ownership of some subsidiaries of <b>EKHO</b>, EKHO announced that all the shares owned by the International Financial Investments Company (a subsidiary of EKHO) in the share capital of NatGas have been transferred to another subsidiary, Nat Energy B.V. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of EKHO). In addition, all shares owned by Nat Energy, Nat Gas, and EKHN B.V. (subsidiaries of EKHO) in the share capital of Kahraba have been transferred to another subsidiary, Kahraba B.V. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of EKHO). These transfers do not affect the indirect ownership of EKHO in the capital of the aforementioned companies. </p><p>TotalEnergies wants to supply gas from its fields in Cyprus to Egypt for liquefaction and re-export as LNG or to be fed directly into the grid, according to an Oil Ministry statement. The company is also evaluating investment offerings included in the government’s new oil and gas exploration tender that is currently being prepared.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) sold 90 units in New Heliopolis for EGP482.0 million. HELI plans to offer 200 units in New Heliopolis at the end of October 2024.</p><p>NTRA is studying allowing MNOs to increase services&apos; prices after fuel prices increased, according to local press.</p><p>Basata Financial Holding, a JV between <b>MTIE</b> and <b>BINV</b>, and Jordan Kuwait Bank have completed the acquisition of a 27.1% stake in Madfaatcom, a Jordanian e-payments company, according to local press.</p><p>Egypt’s iron and steel exports declined 19% YoY to USD1.17 billion in the first seven months of 2024. The sector’s exports declined more than 40% in July alone to record USD134 million on lower volumes and global prices.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt and Turkey seek to boost trade from USD5 billion to USD15 billion over the next five years. The two countries signed 18 MoUs to strengthen cooperation on transport, energy, defense, education, tourism, health, culture, agriculture, and finance.</p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee is meeting later today to review interest rates. <em>We remind you that we expect the CBE to keep the current rates on hold, with a potential rate cut in 4Q24, or - more conservatively - in 1Q25.<br/><br/></em>Automotive player Stellantis is restarting assembly of the Jeep Grand Cherokee L locally at the factories of the Arab Organization for Industrialization’s Arab American Vehicles Company. Stellantis is reportedly in talks with the Industry Ministry over assembling Citroen’s C4X model in Egypt.</p><p>Egypt intends to make three payments worth USD633 million to the International Monetary Fund during September 2024.</p><p>The Egyptian Drug Authority and Unified Procurement Authority announced the launch of the government’s new unified purchasing initiative for inactive ingredients used in medicine production, as part of a bid to localize drug manufacturing. The initiative will begin with 30 substances that represent more than 60% of the import bill for inactive ingredients used in drug production.</p><p>As part of the restructuring of ownership of some subsidiaries of <b>EKHO</b>, EKHO announced that all the shares owned by the International Financial Investments Company (a subsidiary of EKHO) in the share capital of NatGas have been transferred to another subsidiary, Nat Energy B.V. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of EKHO). In addition, all shares owned by Nat Energy, Nat Gas, and EKHN B.V. (subsidiaries of EKHO) in the share capital of Kahraba have been transferred to another subsidiary, Kahraba B.V. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of EKHO). These transfers do not affect the indirect ownership of EKHO in the capital of the aforementioned companies. </p><p>TotalEnergies wants to supply gas from its fields in Cyprus to Egypt for liquefaction and re-export as LNG or to be fed directly into the grid, according to an Oil Ministry statement. The company is also evaluating investment offerings included in the government’s new oil and gas exploration tender that is currently being prepared.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) sold 90 units in New Heliopolis for EGP482.0 million. HELI plans to offer 200 units in New Heliopolis at the end of October 2024.</p><p>NTRA is studying allowing MNOs to increase services&apos; prices after fuel prices increased, according to local press.</p><p>Basata Financial Holding, a JV between <b>MTIE</b> and <b>BINV</b>, and Jordan Kuwait Bank have completed the acquisition of a 27.1% stake in Madfaatcom, a Jordanian e-payments company, according to local press.</p><p>Egypt’s iron and steel exports declined 19% YoY to USD1.17 billion in the first seven months of 2024. The sector’s exports declined more than 40% in July alone to record USD134 million on lower volumes and global prices.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*   BP plans to invest USD400 million during the current fiscal year to drill two new wells at the Raven natural gas field in its North Alexandria concession. The two wells will add a combined daily 400 million cubic feet of gas to its output.  The ratio of external debt service to public revenues increased during the last fiscal year to 35% from 14.8% in FY22/23. External debt service represented 14.8% of total expenditures at the end of the last fiscal ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/> <br/></b>BP plans to invest USD400 million during the current fiscal year to drill two new wells at the Raven natural gas field in its North Alexandria concession. The two wells will add a combined daily 400 million cubic feet of gas to its output. </p><p>The ratio of external debt service to public revenues increased during the last fiscal year to 35% from 14.8% in FY22/23. External debt service represented 14.8% of total expenditures at the end of the last fiscal year.</p><p>Cash-based subsidies will range between EGP500-1,250. The first year of implementation will see both in-kind and cash-based subsidies granted to households — in-kind subsidies will exclude oil and sugar. </p><p><b>CCAP</b> settled some EGP3.35 billion worth of debt to four local banks in exchange for a 17.7% stake — 239 million shares — in TAQA. The agreement saw CCAP settling its entire EGP4.5 billion debt in exchange for the 17.7% stake in Taqa as well as a land plot overlooking the Nile.</p><p>A Japanese consortium of Mitsubishi and another undisclosed firm was selected to set up a EUR90 million, 20 MW solar power plant in Hurghada.</p><p>Following the court&apos;s rejection in June 2024 of the lawsuit filed by <b>EGTS</b> regarding the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot, EGTS is appealing the court&apos;s ruling, with the next court date scheduled on 1 October 2024.<br/> <br/> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/> <br/></b>BP plans to invest USD400 million during the current fiscal year to drill two new wells at the Raven natural gas field in its North Alexandria concession. The two wells will add a combined daily 400 million cubic feet of gas to its output. </p><p>The ratio of external debt service to public revenues increased during the last fiscal year to 35% from 14.8% in FY22/23. External debt service represented 14.8% of total expenditures at the end of the last fiscal year.</p><p>Cash-based subsidies will range between EGP500-1,250. The first year of implementation will see both in-kind and cash-based subsidies granted to households — in-kind subsidies will exclude oil and sugar. </p><p><b>CCAP</b> settled some EGP3.35 billion worth of debt to four local banks in exchange for a 17.7% stake — 239 million shares — in TAQA. The agreement saw CCAP settling its entire EGP4.5 billion debt in exchange for the 17.7% stake in Taqa as well as a land plot overlooking the Nile.</p><p>A Japanese consortium of Mitsubishi and another undisclosed firm was selected to set up a EUR90 million, 20 MW solar power plant in Hurghada.</p><p>Following the court&apos;s rejection in June 2024 of the lawsuit filed by <b>EGTS</b> regarding the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot, EGTS is appealing the court&apos;s ruling, with the next court date scheduled on 1 October 2024.<br/> <br/> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*   The headline PMI rose in August to 50.4, rising from 49.7 in July, to signal the first improvement in the health of the non-oil private sector since November 2020. The industry, transport, and investment ministries are mulling the creation of a freezone for African investors as part of the government’s long-term goal of increasing trade with the continent. The IMF revealed that Egypt aims to gradually reduce government guarantees in the coming period. Saud...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/> <br/></b>The headline PMI rose in August to 50.4, rising from 49.7 in July, to signal the first improvement in the health of the non-oil private sector since November 2020.</p><p>The industry, transport, and investment ministries are mulling the creation of a freezone for African investors as part of the government’s long-term goal of increasing trade with the continent.</p><p>The IMF revealed that Egypt aims to gradually reduce government guarantees in the coming period.</p><p>Saudi Arabia and Libya have financed the purchase of gas cargoes worth at least USD200 million to help Egypt ease its energy crisis.</p><p>The Italian Eni is planning to increase the production of “Zohr” field to nearly two billion cubic feet per day early next year.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum intends to import between 6-8 LNG shipments in September.</p><p>The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) reached an agreement with the Egyptian Railways Authority to pay off a debt owed to the authority amounting to EGP6 billion over 5 years. </p><p>Indonesia plans to ink USD3.5 billion worth of trade and investment agreements with African countries — with a particular focus on Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria.</p><p>The CBE sold some EGP23.2 billion of EGP-denominated three-year treasury bonds yesterday — over 3.5 times its target of EGP5 billion, with an average interest rate of 25.2%.</p><p>The government is planning to up its strategic wheat reserves from six-months’ supply to nine months if it secures the necessary funds.</p><p><b>EGCH</b> released 4Q23/24 unaudited financial indicators posting net losses worth EGP32 million during 4Q23/24 as compared to a net profit of EGP46 million in 4Q22/23 and a net loss of EGP411 million in 3Q23/24 due to growing interest expenses. On an annual basis, net profit declined by 94% YoY to EGP70 million in FY23/24, from EGP1.2 billion in FY22/23. EGCH is currently trading at a FY2024/2025 PE of 20.5x.</p><p>The government plans to limit providing subsidized fertilizers to 8 strategic crops only in order rationalize fertilizers subsidies.</p><p>Indian companies study injecting investments in Egypt fertilizers, green hydrogen and food industries. </p><p><b>TMGH</b> expects its USD revenue to reach USD856.0 million by 2028, supported by the company&apos;s hotel portfolio.</p><p><b>OCDI</b> launched Ogami, its project situated on 440 feddans in Ras El Hekma on the North Coast. The project offers 1,900 units and is home to the Nobu Hotel and Residences.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> have launched asset servicing arrangement and custody arrangement services, which aim to address the unique challenges faced by high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and small- to mid-sized funds in accessing custody arrangement services. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/> <br/></b>The headline PMI rose in August to 50.4, rising from 49.7 in July, to signal the first improvement in the health of the non-oil private sector since November 2020.</p><p>The industry, transport, and investment ministries are mulling the creation of a freezone for African investors as part of the government’s long-term goal of increasing trade with the continent.</p><p>The IMF revealed that Egypt aims to gradually reduce government guarantees in the coming period.</p><p>Saudi Arabia and Libya have financed the purchase of gas cargoes worth at least USD200 million to help Egypt ease its energy crisis.</p><p>The Italian Eni is planning to increase the production of “Zohr” field to nearly two billion cubic feet per day early next year.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum intends to import between 6-8 LNG shipments in September.</p><p>The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) reached an agreement with the Egyptian Railways Authority to pay off a debt owed to the authority amounting to EGP6 billion over 5 years. </p><p>Indonesia plans to ink USD3.5 billion worth of trade and investment agreements with African countries — with a particular focus on Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria.</p><p>The CBE sold some EGP23.2 billion of EGP-denominated three-year treasury bonds yesterday — over 3.5 times its target of EGP5 billion, with an average interest rate of 25.2%.</p><p>The government is planning to up its strategic wheat reserves from six-months’ supply to nine months if it secures the necessary funds.</p><p><b>EGCH</b> released 4Q23/24 unaudited financial indicators posting net losses worth EGP32 million during 4Q23/24 as compared to a net profit of EGP46 million in 4Q22/23 and a net loss of EGP411 million in 3Q23/24 due to growing interest expenses. On an annual basis, net profit declined by 94% YoY to EGP70 million in FY23/24, from EGP1.2 billion in FY22/23. EGCH is currently trading at a FY2024/2025 PE of 20.5x.</p><p>The government plans to limit providing subsidized fertilizers to 8 strategic crops only in order rationalize fertilizers subsidies.</p><p>Indian companies study injecting investments in Egypt fertilizers, green hydrogen and food industries. </p><p><b>TMGH</b> expects its USD revenue to reach USD856.0 million by 2028, supported by the company&apos;s hotel portfolio.</p><p><b>OCDI</b> launched Ogami, its project situated on 440 feddans in Ras El Hekma on the North Coast. The project offers 1,900 units and is home to the Nobu Hotel and Residences.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> have launched asset servicing arrangement and custody arrangement services, which aim to address the unique challenges faced by high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and small- to mid-sized funds in accessing custody arrangement services. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[UAE’s Masdar, Infinity Power, and Hassan Allam Utilities will set up USD900 million worth of solar power plants in Upper Egypt with a combined capacity of 1 GW after the government greenlit the move, according to media.  Tunisian-owned oil and gas company HBS International plans to invest USD65 million in gas development and production in the southwest El Alamein area of the Western Desert this year. Tax revenues increased during the first two months of the current fiscal year by 25.6% y...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>UAE’s Masdar, Infinity Power, and Hassan Allam Utilities will set up USD900 million worth of solar power plants in Upper Egypt with a combined capacity of 1 GW after the government greenlit the move, according to media. </p><p>Tunisian-owned oil and gas company HBS International plans to invest USD65 million in gas development and production in the southwest El Alamein area of the Western Desert this year.</p><p>Tax revenues increased during the first two months of the current fiscal year by 25.6% y/y to EGP216 billion.</p><p>Clothing exports increased 19.2% y/y to USD1.6 billion in the first seven months of 2024.</p><p>An additional 8.5 million beneficiaries of Takaful and Karama and informal workers in the construction sector will be added under the national health insurance umbrella.</p><p>According to the Head of the General Authority for Freezones, the private sector has the chance to invest in the healthcare, tourism, and education sectors through public-private partnerships.</p><p><b>EAST</b> released 4Q23/24 financial results, reporting bottom line of EGP4,001 million (+69.4% YoY, +76.2% QoQ). FY23/24 net profit recorded EGP9,181 million (+20% YoY).<em> The company is currently trading at FY24/25 P/E of 5.9x and EV/EBITDA 5.9x.</em></p><p>According to local media, <b>EAST</b> secured letters of credit from several banks amounting to nearly USD400 million to import raw materials.</p><p>We slightly downgraded our FV for <b>ABUK</b> from EGP81.21/share to EGP76.79/share, maintaining our Overweight recommendation for the stock. Our updated FV is based mainly on: </p><ul><li>Lower revenue growth as we still see instability in the natural gas supply in Egypt, </li><li>However, the coming quarters are going to better reflect the full effect of the EGP floatation especially with the enhancement in levels of sales volumes.</li></ul><p>ABUK is proposing a cash dividend distribution of EGP5.0/share, implying a dividend yield of 8.2%.</p><p><em>ABUK is currently trading at FY24/25e P/E of 5.1x and EV/EBITDA of 4.7x.</em></p><p>As part of the restructuring of ownership of some subsidiaries of <b>EKHO</b>, the shares held by the Internation Financial Investments Company (a wholly owned subsidiary of EKHO) in the share capital of Sprea Misr for Production of Chemicals and Plastics has been transferred to another subsidiary, SPREA CHEMICALS B.V. ( a wholly owned subsidiary of EKHO). </p><p><b>SKPC</b>&apos;s general assembly approved increasing the company&apos;s issued and paid-in capital from EGP1.5 billion to EGP1.8 billion with an increase worth EGP302.4 million distributed over 756 million shares through the distribution of free shares at a ratio of 1:5. </p><p><b>CLHO</b> issued neutral 2Q24 results. Attributable net income recorded EGP143 million, down 22% QoQ but up 48% YoY. 1H24 attributable net income amounted to EGP325 million (+70% YoY). <em>CLHO is currently trading at FY24 P/E of 15.1x and EV/EBITDA of 7.7x.</em></p><p>The consortium of <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP344.18, OW), Hitachi, and French firm Colas Rail will start working on developing Metro Line 1 in October for a 64-month period. The development will come with a EUR800 million price tag, of which ORAS&apos;s share is 35%.</p><p>According to local media, contrary to previous reports, <b>BINV</b> is looking to either fully exit or increase its stake in its subsidiary Gourmet.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>UAE’s Masdar, Infinity Power, and Hassan Allam Utilities will set up USD900 million worth of solar power plants in Upper Egypt with a combined capacity of 1 GW after the government greenlit the move, according to media. </p><p>Tunisian-owned oil and gas company HBS International plans to invest USD65 million in gas development and production in the southwest El Alamein area of the Western Desert this year.</p><p>Tax revenues increased during the first two months of the current fiscal year by 25.6% y/y to EGP216 billion.</p><p>Clothing exports increased 19.2% y/y to USD1.6 billion in the first seven months of 2024.</p><p>An additional 8.5 million beneficiaries of Takaful and Karama and informal workers in the construction sector will be added under the national health insurance umbrella.</p><p>According to the Head of the General Authority for Freezones, the private sector has the chance to invest in the healthcare, tourism, and education sectors through public-private partnerships.</p><p><b>EAST</b> released 4Q23/24 financial results, reporting bottom line of EGP4,001 million (+69.4% YoY, +76.2% QoQ). FY23/24 net profit recorded EGP9,181 million (+20% YoY).<em> The company is currently trading at FY24/25 P/E of 5.9x and EV/EBITDA 5.9x.</em></p><p>According to local media, <b>EAST</b> secured letters of credit from several banks amounting to nearly USD400 million to import raw materials.</p><p>We slightly downgraded our FV for <b>ABUK</b> from EGP81.21/share to EGP76.79/share, maintaining our Overweight recommendation for the stock. Our updated FV is based mainly on: </p><ul><li>Lower revenue growth as we still see instability in the natural gas supply in Egypt, </li><li>However, the coming quarters are going to better reflect the full effect of the EGP floatation especially with the enhancement in levels of sales volumes.</li></ul><p>ABUK is proposing a cash dividend distribution of EGP5.0/share, implying a dividend yield of 8.2%.</p><p><em>ABUK is currently trading at FY24/25e P/E of 5.1x and EV/EBITDA of 4.7x.</em></p><p>As part of the restructuring of ownership of some subsidiaries of <b>EKHO</b>, the shares held by the Internation Financial Investments Company (a wholly owned subsidiary of EKHO) in the share capital of Sprea Misr for Production of Chemicals and Plastics has been transferred to another subsidiary, SPREA CHEMICALS B.V. ( a wholly owned subsidiary of EKHO). </p><p><b>SKPC</b>&apos;s general assembly approved increasing the company&apos;s issued and paid-in capital from EGP1.5 billion to EGP1.8 billion with an increase worth EGP302.4 million distributed over 756 million shares through the distribution of free shares at a ratio of 1:5. </p><p><b>CLHO</b> issued neutral 2Q24 results. Attributable net income recorded EGP143 million, down 22% QoQ but up 48% YoY. 1H24 attributable net income amounted to EGP325 million (+70% YoY). <em>CLHO is currently trading at FY24 P/E of 15.1x and EV/EBITDA of 7.7x.</em></p><p>The consortium of <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP344.18, OW), Hitachi, and French firm Colas Rail will start working on developing Metro Line 1 in October for a 64-month period. The development will come with a EUR800 million price tag, of which ORAS&apos;s share is 35%.</p><p>According to local media, contrary to previous reports, <b>BINV</b> is looking to either fully exit or increase its stake in its subsidiary Gourmet.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The MPC will meet on Thursday, 5 September, to decide on key interest rates. We expect the CBE to keep the current rates on hold in its upcoming meeting on 5 September, with a potential rate cut in 4Q24, or - more conservatively - in 1Q25. Net foreign asset surplus expanded 3.5% to USD13.3 billion in July, up from USD12.9 billion in June. The government has purchased a “large volume” of fresh oil hedging contracts, Prime Minister Madbouly said. The government has stocked up on strategic reser...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The MPC will meet on Thursday, 5 September, to decide on key interest rates. <em>We expect the CBE to keep the current rates on hold in its upcoming meeting on 5 September, with a potential rate cut in 4Q24, or - more conservatively - in 1Q25.</em></p><p>Net foreign asset surplus expanded 3.5% to USD13.3 billion in July, up from USD12.9 billion in June.</p><p>The government has purchased a “large volume” of fresh oil hedging contracts, Prime Minister Madbouly said.</p><p>The government has stocked up on strategic reserves of essential commodities, and Egypt currently has a six-month supply of strategic reserves, according to Prime Minister Madbouly.</p><p>The government is looking into introducing a number of incentives for tourism developers over the coming couple of years.</p><p>Madbouly said that he hopes to see the initial phases of the implementation of cash-based subsidies at some point during the next fiscal year.</p><p>The government has paid some EGP10 billion in overdue payments to pharma and medical supplies manufacturers over the last two months. </p><p>An energy corridor connecting Egypt and Cyprus that would carry natural gas and renewable energy was discussed by Oil Minister and his Cypriot counterpart. </p><p>The Trade and Industry Ministry launched a new online platform showcasing industrial investment offerings in partnership with <b>EFIH</b>.</p><p>Chairman of GAFI said that Egypt aims to increase FDI above previous levels to reach about USD15 billion at the end of the current fiscal year 2024-2025.</p><p>The German Development Bank approved financing worth EUR147 million for energy efficiency improvement projects in Egypt</p><p>Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said that the Sukari gold mine has produced 5.8 million ounces since the start of production.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) is undertaking the legal and technical procedures related to projects in Iraq.</p><p><b>MBSC</b> posted its financial results for 2Q24 with net profit soaring to EGP180.0 million (+314% YoY, +334% QoQ) mainly on a reverse of a financial obligation of EGP135.4 million after settling the contractual dispute with CCAP’s subsidiary. 1H24 earnings surged 111% YoY to EGP221.5 million. <em>MBSC is trading at FY24e PE of 8.8x and EV/EBITDA of 10.2x.</em></p><p><b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP45.69, EW) did not sign any contracts regarding the execution of a big industrial zone in Iraq, according to a release sent to EGX.</p><p>The government is considering a program to support steel rebar exports to African and Arab countries. The subsidy program is to include reducing production costs and manufacturing inputs, as per local media. </p><p>A consortium of <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP344.18, OW), Hitachi, and French firm Colas Rail will develop Metro Line 1 under an agreement inked with the National Tunnels Authority. The project is to be financed by EGP10 billion from the Transport Ministry and EUR605 million from soft loans from international financial institutions, as per local media. </p><p>Fertiglobe, <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP344.18, OW), and Scatec will receive usufruct rights in Ain Sokhna Industrial Zone to set up wind and solar power plants that will feed their green hydrogen plant.</p><p>According to media, <b>BINV</b> plans to sell a 20-30% stake in its subsidiary, Gourmet, before the end of 2024.</p><p>The FRA is studying the files of issuing three sukuk programs worth up to EGP12 billion.</p><p>Sources confirmed the completion of the formation of the new Board of Directors of National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr.</p><p>According to local press, Basata Holding for Financial Payments, a JV between <b>MTIE</b> and <b>BINV</b>, wants to increase its stake in Jordanian bill payment provider MadfoatCom to 49%.</p><p>According to local press, <b>DSCW</b> wants to complete its proposed acquisition of a controlling stake in Twin Top Real Estate Investment Company by the end of 3Q24.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The MPC will meet on Thursday, 5 September, to decide on key interest rates. <em>We expect the CBE to keep the current rates on hold in its upcoming meeting on 5 September, with a potential rate cut in 4Q24, or - more conservatively - in 1Q25.</em></p><p>Net foreign asset surplus expanded 3.5% to USD13.3 billion in July, up from USD12.9 billion in June.</p><p>The government has purchased a “large volume” of fresh oil hedging contracts, Prime Minister Madbouly said.</p><p>The government has stocked up on strategic reserves of essential commodities, and Egypt currently has a six-month supply of strategic reserves, according to Prime Minister Madbouly.</p><p>The government is looking into introducing a number of incentives for tourism developers over the coming couple of years.</p><p>Madbouly said that he hopes to see the initial phases of the implementation of cash-based subsidies at some point during the next fiscal year.</p><p>The government has paid some EGP10 billion in overdue payments to pharma and medical supplies manufacturers over the last two months. </p><p>An energy corridor connecting Egypt and Cyprus that would carry natural gas and renewable energy was discussed by Oil Minister and his Cypriot counterpart. </p><p>The Trade and Industry Ministry launched a new online platform showcasing industrial investment offerings in partnership with <b>EFIH</b>.</p><p>Chairman of GAFI said that Egypt aims to increase FDI above previous levels to reach about USD15 billion at the end of the current fiscal year 2024-2025.</p><p>The German Development Bank approved financing worth EUR147 million for energy efficiency improvement projects in Egypt</p><p>Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said that the Sukari gold mine has produced 5.8 million ounces since the start of production.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) is undertaking the legal and technical procedures related to projects in Iraq.</p><p><b>MBSC</b> posted its financial results for 2Q24 with net profit soaring to EGP180.0 million (+314% YoY, +334% QoQ) mainly on a reverse of a financial obligation of EGP135.4 million after settling the contractual dispute with CCAP’s subsidiary. 1H24 earnings surged 111% YoY to EGP221.5 million. <em>MBSC is trading at FY24e PE of 8.8x and EV/EBITDA of 10.2x.</em></p><p><b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP45.69, EW) did not sign any contracts regarding the execution of a big industrial zone in Iraq, according to a release sent to EGX.</p><p>The government is considering a program to support steel rebar exports to African and Arab countries. The subsidy program is to include reducing production costs and manufacturing inputs, as per local media. </p><p>A consortium of <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP344.18, OW), Hitachi, and French firm Colas Rail will develop Metro Line 1 under an agreement inked with the National Tunnels Authority. The project is to be financed by EGP10 billion from the Transport Ministry and EUR605 million from soft loans from international financial institutions, as per local media. </p><p>Fertiglobe, <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP344.18, OW), and Scatec will receive usufruct rights in Ain Sokhna Industrial Zone to set up wind and solar power plants that will feed their green hydrogen plant.</p><p>According to media, <b>BINV</b> plans to sell a 20-30% stake in its subsidiary, Gourmet, before the end of 2024.</p><p>The FRA is studying the files of issuing three sukuk programs worth up to EGP12 billion.</p><p>Sources confirmed the completion of the formation of the new Board of Directors of National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr.</p><p>According to local press, Basata Holding for Financial Payments, a JV between <b>MTIE</b> and <b>BINV</b>, wants to increase its stake in Jordanian bill payment provider MadfoatCom to 49%.</p><p>According to local press, <b>DSCW</b> wants to complete its proposed acquisition of a controlling stake in Twin Top Real Estate Investment Company by the end of 3Q24.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Work is underway to make it possible for the government to commit to monthly payments to foreign companies working in the oil and gas sector, according to a cabinet statement, in a bid to boost investor appetite. The Finance Ministry will set up a central unit to facilitate customs and tax procedures for companies involved in automotive manufacturing under a decision issued by the Finance Minister. American power tool manufacturer Black+Decker is in talks with the General Authority for Invest...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Work is underway to make it possible for the government to commit to monthly payments to foreign companies working in the oil and gas sector, according to a cabinet statement, in a bid to boost investor appetite.</p><p>The Finance Ministry will set up a central unit to facilitate customs and tax procedures for companies involved in automotive manufacturing under a decision issued by the Finance Minister.</p><p>American power tool manufacturer Black+Decker is in talks with the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) to set up a factory in Egypt, according to a statement.</p><p>Egypt will complete about 30% of the total Dabaa nuclear power plant project by the end of this year, according to the General Director of the Russian company Rosatom.</p><p>The New Development Bank is considering providing financing to Egypt worth USD300 million. The funding will be directed to projects such as energy efficiency, clean energy, transportation infrastructure, water and sanitation, and digital infrastructure. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s cement production jumped by 33.7% during the 7M2024 to 29.7 million tons, compared to 22.2 million tons in the same period last year.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s imports of Israeli natural gas increased by 18% during current August, reaching approximately one bcf per day currently, compared to 850 mcf per day last July.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> reported its consolidated 2Q24 results with net income attributable to shareholders came in at USD19.3 million (-69% YoY, -58% QoQ). This brings 1H24 bottom-line to USD65.4 million, up 34% YoY. ORAS is currently trading at FY25e PE of 6.7x, PE (excluding cash) of 1.9x.</p><p>18 cement producers have filed a request with the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) to extend the quota system for another year. The system, which entails cement production cuts, expired on 23 July.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> has submitted a suspension request for the 3 weeks, starting 28 August 2024, with respect to its GDRs traded in LSE. By the end of the requested suspension the Company expects that the IFRS audit (an LSE requirement) of its 2023 financial statements will have been concluded and posted in LSE. The Company will request a restoration of listing once the IFRS audited financial statements are posted.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> released 2Q24 consolidated financial results. Net profit increased by 69% YoY (-16% QoQ) to EGP360 million, due to absence of FX gains QoQ. On a half-year basis, net profit increased by 81% YoY to EGP788 million and a NPM of 19.8% in 1H24 versus 17.6% in 1H23. EFIC is currently trading at a 2024f PE of 5.8x </p><p>Fertiglobe has inked an EUR397 million contract with H2Global subsidiary HINT.CO to supply green ammonia from its facilities in Egypt to the European Union. The agreement will see Fertiglobe supply H2Global with up to 19.5k tons of green ammonia annually beginning in 2027, with total deliveries expected to rise to a cumulative 397k tons by 2033. Fertiglobe will source the green hydrogen it needs to produce green ammonia from Egypt Green Hydrogen. </p><p>ANOPC will start the trial operations of its diesel complex in Assiyut during 2025. The project&apos;s investments reach USD3 billion.</p><p>TCI, the Egyptian terminal operator unit of AD Ports, unloaded the first 75k metric tons of slag panamax vessel at adabya port by using lighterage operation.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Work is underway to make it possible for the government to commit to monthly payments to foreign companies working in the oil and gas sector, according to a cabinet statement, in a bid to boost investor appetite.</p><p>The Finance Ministry will set up a central unit to facilitate customs and tax procedures for companies involved in automotive manufacturing under a decision issued by the Finance Minister.</p><p>American power tool manufacturer Black+Decker is in talks with the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) to set up a factory in Egypt, according to a statement.</p><p>Egypt will complete about 30% of the total Dabaa nuclear power plant project by the end of this year, according to the General Director of the Russian company Rosatom.</p><p>The New Development Bank is considering providing financing to Egypt worth USD300 million. The funding will be directed to projects such as energy efficiency, clean energy, transportation infrastructure, water and sanitation, and digital infrastructure. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s cement production jumped by 33.7% during the 7M2024 to 29.7 million tons, compared to 22.2 million tons in the same period last year.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s imports of Israeli natural gas increased by 18% during current August, reaching approximately one bcf per day currently, compared to 850 mcf per day last July.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> reported its consolidated 2Q24 results with net income attributable to shareholders came in at USD19.3 million (-69% YoY, -58% QoQ). This brings 1H24 bottom-line to USD65.4 million, up 34% YoY. ORAS is currently trading at FY25e PE of 6.7x, PE (excluding cash) of 1.9x.</p><p>18 cement producers have filed a request with the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) to extend the quota system for another year. The system, which entails cement production cuts, expired on 23 July.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> has submitted a suspension request for the 3 weeks, starting 28 August 2024, with respect to its GDRs traded in LSE. By the end of the requested suspension the Company expects that the IFRS audit (an LSE requirement) of its 2023 financial statements will have been concluded and posted in LSE. The Company will request a restoration of listing once the IFRS audited financial statements are posted.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> released 2Q24 consolidated financial results. Net profit increased by 69% YoY (-16% QoQ) to EGP360 million, due to absence of FX gains QoQ. On a half-year basis, net profit increased by 81% YoY to EGP788 million and a NPM of 19.8% in 1H24 versus 17.6% in 1H23. EFIC is currently trading at a 2024f PE of 5.8x </p><p>Fertiglobe has inked an EUR397 million contract with H2Global subsidiary HINT.CO to supply green ammonia from its facilities in Egypt to the European Union. The agreement will see Fertiglobe supply H2Global with up to 19.5k tons of green ammonia annually beginning in 2027, with total deliveries expected to rise to a cumulative 397k tons by 2033. Fertiglobe will source the green hydrogen it needs to produce green ammonia from Egypt Green Hydrogen. </p><p>ANOPC will start the trial operations of its diesel complex in Assiyut during 2025. The project&apos;s investments reach USD3 billion.</p><p>TCI, the Egyptian terminal operator unit of AD Ports, unloaded the first 75k metric tons of slag panamax vessel at adabya port by using lighterage operation.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Head of the Trade Ministry&apos;s Commercial Representation Authority discussed potential investments in Egypt with representatives from major Indian companies.</p><p>The IMF said that Egypt may abandon quarterly fuel price increases in exchange for a firm commitment to raise prices to levels “Cost recovery” by the end of the year.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance is considering raising the zero bracket of income taxes for individuals to EGP45,000 annually instead of EGP40,000 currently.</p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly has reappointed Ahmed El Sheikh as the chairman of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) for another one-year term starting 26 August, and appointed Noha Khalil as acting CEO of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) fund, following the resignation of Ayman Soliman.</p><p>The CBE reported a net income of EGP22.8 bn in FY2023-24, compared to losses of EGP86.3 bn in the previous fiscal year. This marks the first time that the bank has turned a profit since it was last in the green in FY 2016-17.</p><p>The Oil Ministry is rolling out a batch of incentives to help ramp up oil and gas output by encouraging investment in exploration, drilling, development, and production. The new incentives offer foreign entities an increased share of the natural gas or crude oil produced from their concessions in Egypt, provided they increase production through new investments in exploration and development.</p><p>Khaleda Petroleum Company, on behalf of the American Apache Company and the EGPC, announced the investigation of a new petroleum discovery in the Western Desert.</p><p>We downgrade our FV for <b>SUGR</b> to EGP77.6/share down from EGP92.7/share, maintaining Overweight recommendation, given the decline in volumes from the strong base of 2023. SUGR is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 6.0x.</p><p><b>DSCW</b> reported an outstanding 2Q24 consolidated financial results, where attributable net profit recorded EGP366 million (+250.6% YoY, +210.1% QoQ). This brings 1H24 bottom-line to EGP484 million (+300% YoY). DSCW is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 4.6x.</p><p><b>DSCW</b> is looking to snap up a controlling stake in Twin Top Real Estate Investment Company.</p><p>Auto sales in July climbed 42.2% MoM to 11.4k vehicles. The total number of vehicles sold is the highest reported since August 2022. Passenger car sales saw the biggest jump, rising 50.7% from June.</p><p>CIB has inked an agreement with the Chemicals &amp; Fertilizers Export Council (CEC) that will see it provide financial and strategic support to local chemical exporters in a bid to boost the competitiveness of the sector’s exports. </p><p>A local consortium led by Abu Tartour For Phosphoric Acid will set up a USD1.2 billion phosphoric acid production plant. The project will be carried out over a 36-month period and aims to produce 900k tons of phosphoric acid a year. </p><p>Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) is inviting bids for 12 new oil and gas exploration blocks in the Mediterranean and Nile Delta. The offering includes 10 offshore and two onshore areas.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> is in advanced talks with NTRA to expand the legal framework to allow unregulated companies to own cell towers.</p><p><b>FAIT</b> will sell its entire 48.57% stake in Giza Paints and Chemical Industries in an EGP32.3 mn transaction.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> is planning, with Global Auto for Cars, to increase the capital of their subsidiary “Global Contact Finance” to EGP75 million in 3-month period.  </p><p><b>ORHD</b> sold a commercial building in O West to Seoudi Supermarket for EGP332.0 million.</p><p>35 billet smelters are negotiating with the Ministry of Industry and Transport to obtain licenses to produce steel rebars, which will enable them to import manufacturing supplies and compete in the local and export rebar markets. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Head of the Trade Ministry&apos;s Commercial Representation Authority discussed potential investments in Egypt with representatives from major Indian companies.</p><p>The IMF said that Egypt may abandon quarterly fuel price increases in exchange for a firm commitment to raise prices to levels “Cost recovery” by the end of the year.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance is considering raising the zero bracket of income taxes for individuals to EGP45,000 annually instead of EGP40,000 currently.</p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly has reappointed Ahmed El Sheikh as the chairman of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) for another one-year term starting 26 August, and appointed Noha Khalil as acting CEO of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) fund, following the resignation of Ayman Soliman.</p><p>The CBE reported a net income of EGP22.8 bn in FY2023-24, compared to losses of EGP86.3 bn in the previous fiscal year. This marks the first time that the bank has turned a profit since it was last in the green in FY 2016-17.</p><p>The Oil Ministry is rolling out a batch of incentives to help ramp up oil and gas output by encouraging investment in exploration, drilling, development, and production. The new incentives offer foreign entities an increased share of the natural gas or crude oil produced from their concessions in Egypt, provided they increase production through new investments in exploration and development.</p><p>Khaleda Petroleum Company, on behalf of the American Apache Company and the EGPC, announced the investigation of a new petroleum discovery in the Western Desert.</p><p>We downgrade our FV for <b>SUGR</b> to EGP77.6/share down from EGP92.7/share, maintaining Overweight recommendation, given the decline in volumes from the strong base of 2023. SUGR is currently trading at 2025f P/E of 6.0x.</p><p><b>DSCW</b> reported an outstanding 2Q24 consolidated financial results, where attributable net profit recorded EGP366 million (+250.6% YoY, +210.1% QoQ). This brings 1H24 bottom-line to EGP484 million (+300% YoY). DSCW is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 4.6x.</p><p><b>DSCW</b> is looking to snap up a controlling stake in Twin Top Real Estate Investment Company.</p><p>Auto sales in July climbed 42.2% MoM to 11.4k vehicles. The total number of vehicles sold is the highest reported since August 2022. Passenger car sales saw the biggest jump, rising 50.7% from June.</p><p>CIB has inked an agreement with the Chemicals &amp; Fertilizers Export Council (CEC) that will see it provide financial and strategic support to local chemical exporters in a bid to boost the competitiveness of the sector’s exports. </p><p>A local consortium led by Abu Tartour For Phosphoric Acid will set up a USD1.2 billion phosphoric acid production plant. The project will be carried out over a 36-month period and aims to produce 900k tons of phosphoric acid a year. </p><p>Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) is inviting bids for 12 new oil and gas exploration blocks in the Mediterranean and Nile Delta. The offering includes 10 offshore and two onshore areas.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> is in advanced talks with NTRA to expand the legal framework to allow unregulated companies to own cell towers.</p><p><b>FAIT</b> will sell its entire 48.57% stake in Giza Paints and Chemical Industries in an EGP32.3 mn transaction.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> is planning, with Global Auto for Cars, to increase the capital of their subsidiary “Global Contact Finance” to EGP75 million in 3-month period.  </p><p><b>ORHD</b> sold a commercial building in O West to Seoudi Supermarket for EGP332.0 million.</p><p>35 billet smelters are negotiating with the Ministry of Industry and Transport to obtain licenses to produce steel rebars, which will enable them to import manufacturing supplies and compete in the local and export rebar markets. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The International Monetary Fund is set to conduct the fourth review of our USD8 bn loan program by the end of September or in October at the latest.</p><p>The state is reportedly studying a plan to provide EGP1.25k in cash assistance per family, while reducing the number of goods subsidized under the ration card system. </p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) and representatives of all governorates are set to form a permanent joint committee to promote and facilitate investments across the country.</p><p>The government is offering seven investment projects at a number of airports across the country.</p><p>The Oil Ministry has launched a tender for explorations in 12 areas according to the explorations map released by the ministry for 2025. </p><p>Egypt and Italy are set to complete preliminary studies for their planned 3 GW, USD2.5 bn, electric interconnection project by 4Q this year</p><p>The Egyptian Electricity Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Authority approved the adoption of the accounting tariff for the consumption of illegally seized electricity at the cost price at a unified rate of 214.5 piasters per kilowatt hour.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport decided to add some fees collected from commercial ships and tourist yachts frequenting Egyptian ports during the coming period.</p><p>According to local media, <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) is studying establishing two hotels in its Taj City and Sarai projects.</p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) signed an MoU with Smart Construction and Development for construction works in Sarai worth EGP650.0 million.</p><p>According to local media, <b>OCDI</b> launched Matcha, the commercial part of the company&apos;s Caesar project on the North Coast.</p><p>The Tourism Development Authority (TDA) is waiving late payment penalties on land purchases for tourism development and investment companies that fully pay their installments by 31 August 2025. </p><p><b>ESRS’s</b> (FV: EGP120.21, OW) Ezz Eldekheila is currently processing detailed technical studies to partner with the Transport Ministry and other private investors in the first containers manufacturing plant in Alexandria port.</p><p>The tuition increases limits imposed on private and international schools last year will continue to apply for the 2024-2025 academic year.</p><p><b>RMDA</b> has transferred 12.9 million shares, worth EGP 3.2 million, to its employees as part of its employee incentive and reward program.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The International Monetary Fund is set to conduct the fourth review of our USD8 bn loan program by the end of September or in October at the latest.</p><p>The state is reportedly studying a plan to provide EGP1.25k in cash assistance per family, while reducing the number of goods subsidized under the ration card system. </p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) and representatives of all governorates are set to form a permanent joint committee to promote and facilitate investments across the country.</p><p>The government is offering seven investment projects at a number of airports across the country.</p><p>The Oil Ministry has launched a tender for explorations in 12 areas according to the explorations map released by the ministry for 2025. </p><p>Egypt and Italy are set to complete preliminary studies for their planned 3 GW, USD2.5 bn, electric interconnection project by 4Q this year</p><p>The Egyptian Electricity Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Authority approved the adoption of the accounting tariff for the consumption of illegally seized electricity at the cost price at a unified rate of 214.5 piasters per kilowatt hour.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport decided to add some fees collected from commercial ships and tourist yachts frequenting Egyptian ports during the coming period.</p><p>According to local media, <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) is studying establishing two hotels in its Taj City and Sarai projects.</p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) signed an MoU with Smart Construction and Development for construction works in Sarai worth EGP650.0 million.</p><p>According to local media, <b>OCDI</b> launched Matcha, the commercial part of the company&apos;s Caesar project on the North Coast.</p><p>The Tourism Development Authority (TDA) is waiving late payment penalties on land purchases for tourism development and investment companies that fully pay their installments by 31 August 2025. </p><p><b>ESRS’s</b> (FV: EGP120.21, OW) Ezz Eldekheila is currently processing detailed technical studies to partner with the Transport Ministry and other private investors in the first containers manufacturing plant in Alexandria port.</p><p>The tuition increases limits imposed on private and international schools last year will continue to apply for the 2024-2025 academic year.</p><p><b>RMDA</b> has transferred 12.9 million shares, worth EGP 3.2 million, to its employees as part of its employee incentive and reward program.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A consortium of the UAE’s Al Shafar General Contracting (ASGC) Group and Saudi Egyptian Developers (SED) has backed out of an agreement to work on the USD5 billion redevelopment of the former National Democratic Party (NDP) headquarters in central Cairo due to increased construction costs following the EGP float. Alexandria Port Authority is gearing up to hand over three maritime terminals to local and foreign operators before the end of the year. The government has asked the Finance Ministry...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A consortium of the UAE’s Al Shafar General Contracting (ASGC) Group and Saudi Egyptian Developers (SED) has backed out of an agreement to work on the USD5 billion redevelopment of the former National Democratic Party (NDP) headquarters in central Cairo due to increased construction costs following the EGP float.</p><p>Alexandria Port Authority is gearing up to hand over three maritime terminals to local and foreign operators before the end of the year.</p><p>The government has asked the Finance Ministry to postpone administrative seizures of indebted industrial facilities as part of a broader initiative to support productive sectors. </p><p>The Finance Ministry sold some EGP54.1 billion worth of three-month t-bills this week at an average yield of 29.6%. This marks the highest yield on three-month bills since March.</p><p>Recently hiked energy bills could reportedly save the state some EGP30 billion this fiscal year.</p><p>Government sources estimated the value of goods accumulated at ports at USD100 million. These goods accumulated due to unpaid fees.</p><p>The Holding Company for Metallurgical Industries is negotiating with the Ministry of Electricity to obtain a reduced electricity tariff for its subsidiary <b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP125.21, OW). It is worth noting that EGAL is currently acquiring electricity at EGP1.32 per kilowatt hour, out of which the Finance Ministry burdens EGP0.10 per kilowatt hour.</p><p>According to media, <b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP8.78, OW) is looking into a number of real estate and education projects in Saudi Arabia.</p><p>The Federation of Egyptian Industries’ (FEI) pharma division has submitted a request to introduce customs exemptions for inactive ingredients. Pharma players also requested VAT breaks for the sector’s packaging input.</p><p>The government will be meeting with international pharma players over the coming period to invite them to take part in the EGP80 million regional hub for pharma raw materials.</p><p><b>MICH</b> released FY23/24 unaudited financial indicators. Net profit grew 22% YoY to EGP667 million. MICH’s BoD proposed distributing cash dividends of EGP4.00/share.</p><p>Menthum and <b>CICH</b>’s asset management arm launch a USD fixed income fund in Egypt with an initial target size of USD10 million. </p><p>ValU raised EGP1.1 billion in a securitized bond issuance.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 79.0 | <em>-0.8%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 262 | <em>-2.0%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 345 | -3.4%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,020 | -1.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 975 | 0.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 118 | 1.6%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 388 | -2.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,173 | 1.9%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,537 | 9.4%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,798 | <em>17.7%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 145 | <em>-1.1%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,636 | 3.8%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A consortium of the UAE’s Al Shafar General Contracting (ASGC) Group and Saudi Egyptian Developers (SED) has backed out of an agreement to work on the USD5 billion redevelopment of the former National Democratic Party (NDP) headquarters in central Cairo due to increased construction costs following the EGP float.</p><p>Alexandria Port Authority is gearing up to hand over three maritime terminals to local and foreign operators before the end of the year.</p><p>The government has asked the Finance Ministry to postpone administrative seizures of indebted industrial facilities as part of a broader initiative to support productive sectors. </p><p>The Finance Ministry sold some EGP54.1 billion worth of three-month t-bills this week at an average yield of 29.6%. This marks the highest yield on three-month bills since March.</p><p>Recently hiked energy bills could reportedly save the state some EGP30 billion this fiscal year.</p><p>Government sources estimated the value of goods accumulated at ports at USD100 million. These goods accumulated due to unpaid fees.</p><p>The Holding Company for Metallurgical Industries is negotiating with the Ministry of Electricity to obtain a reduced electricity tariff for its subsidiary <b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP125.21, OW). It is worth noting that EGAL is currently acquiring electricity at EGP1.32 per kilowatt hour, out of which the Finance Ministry burdens EGP0.10 per kilowatt hour.</p><p>According to media, <b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP8.78, OW) is looking into a number of real estate and education projects in Saudi Arabia.</p><p>The Federation of Egyptian Industries’ (FEI) pharma division has submitted a request to introduce customs exemptions for inactive ingredients. Pharma players also requested VAT breaks for the sector’s packaging input.</p><p>The government will be meeting with international pharma players over the coming period to invite them to take part in the EGP80 million regional hub for pharma raw materials.</p><p><b>MICH</b> released FY23/24 unaudited financial indicators. Net profit grew 22% YoY to EGP667 million. MICH’s BoD proposed distributing cash dividends of EGP4.00/share.</p><p>Menthum and <b>CICH</b>’s asset management arm launch a USD fixed income fund in Egypt with an initial target size of USD10 million. </p><p>ValU raised EGP1.1 billion in a securitized bond issuance.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 79.0 | <em>-0.8%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 262 | <em>-2.0%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 345 | -3.4%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,020 | -1.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 975 | 0.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 118 | 1.6%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 388 | -2.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,173 | 1.9%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,537 | 9.4%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,798 | <em>17.7%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 145 | <em>-1.1%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,636 | 3.8%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Cabinet approved presidential decrees regarding three financing agreements with the EU, which will see Egypt unlock over EUR1 billion in funding.</p><p>The state aims to add 28 GW of renewable energy to the country’s energy mix over the next 5-7 years.</p><p>The government plans to announce “revolutionary” tax reforms next month, Prime Minister said, adding that the reforms aim to meet investor demands and encourage exports.</p><p>The Prime Minister ruled out fresh wage hikes with the anticipated social support package.</p><p>The Oil Minister will be meeting with foreign energy players starting this week to look into boosting local production starting early 2025.</p><p>Tourist arrivals during 7M2024 exceeded 8 million, revenues are expected to exceed USD14 billion by the end of this year.</p><p>Arab and foreign investors’ purchases of local debt instruments amounted to about EGP9.3 billion, equivalent to about USD192.3 million, during the past week through the secondary market.</p><p>The government paid USD1.3 billion as a new batch of dues to foreign oil companies operating in the country at the end of last June. </p><p>Cabinet approved the procedures to install UAE’s Masdar, Hassan Allam Utilities, and Infinity Power’s solar project, which will have a capacity of 1.2 GW of energy and 240 MW/hour of storage batteries.</p><p>Cabinet also approved the implementation procedures of solar and wind energy projects for UAE’s AMEA Power and its proposal to set up a battery storage project.</p><p>The Transport Ministry got the thumbs up from the Cabinet to proceed with contracting an unnamed company to finance, design, establish, manage, and maintain the planned dry port and logistics zone in Borg El Arab. The project will be carried out over a 30-year period.</p><p>Malaysian automaker Proton will start locally assembling its Saga model in early 2025 with the aim of producing some 25k units between the start of manufacturing and end of 2027.</p><p>Some 41.8 million Egyptians were banked in June 2024, representing 71.5% of eligible citizens.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP8.78, OW) achieved strong 2Q24 results. Net profit in 2Q24 reached EGP701.7 million, up 97.4% y/y and down 30.0% q/q, taking 1H24 net profit up 180.2% y/y to EGP1.7 billion. <em>We raised our PHDC FV from EGP7.11/share to EGP8.78/share.</em></p><p>According to local media, <b>GBCO</b>, along with eight other automotive companies, increased their prices by EGP30k to EGP150k in August, driven by a shortage of stock resulting from challenges in importation. </p><p>The CBE is allowing banks to finance the import of 12 items that were among the list of goods that required the CBE&apos;s approval before funding since March 2022.</p><p>Arqaam Capital and CICH are the managers of the IPO of Bonyan Development, a subsidiary of Compass Capital, on the EGX.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Cabinet approved presidential decrees regarding three financing agreements with the EU, which will see Egypt unlock over EUR1 billion in funding.</p><p>The state aims to add 28 GW of renewable energy to the country’s energy mix over the next 5-7 years.</p><p>The government plans to announce “revolutionary” tax reforms next month, Prime Minister said, adding that the reforms aim to meet investor demands and encourage exports.</p><p>The Prime Minister ruled out fresh wage hikes with the anticipated social support package.</p><p>The Oil Minister will be meeting with foreign energy players starting this week to look into boosting local production starting early 2025.</p><p>Tourist arrivals during 7M2024 exceeded 8 million, revenues are expected to exceed USD14 billion by the end of this year.</p><p>Arab and foreign investors’ purchases of local debt instruments amounted to about EGP9.3 billion, equivalent to about USD192.3 million, during the past week through the secondary market.</p><p>The government paid USD1.3 billion as a new batch of dues to foreign oil companies operating in the country at the end of last June. </p><p>Cabinet approved the procedures to install UAE’s Masdar, Hassan Allam Utilities, and Infinity Power’s solar project, which will have a capacity of 1.2 GW of energy and 240 MW/hour of storage batteries.</p><p>Cabinet also approved the implementation procedures of solar and wind energy projects for UAE’s AMEA Power and its proposal to set up a battery storage project.</p><p>The Transport Ministry got the thumbs up from the Cabinet to proceed with contracting an unnamed company to finance, design, establish, manage, and maintain the planned dry port and logistics zone in Borg El Arab. The project will be carried out over a 30-year period.</p><p>Malaysian automaker Proton will start locally assembling its Saga model in early 2025 with the aim of producing some 25k units between the start of manufacturing and end of 2027.</p><p>Some 41.8 million Egyptians were banked in June 2024, representing 71.5% of eligible citizens.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP8.78, OW) achieved strong 2Q24 results. Net profit in 2Q24 reached EGP701.7 million, up 97.4% y/y and down 30.0% q/q, taking 1H24 net profit up 180.2% y/y to EGP1.7 billion. <em>We raised our PHDC FV from EGP7.11/share to EGP8.78/share.</em></p><p>According to local media, <b>GBCO</b>, along with eight other automotive companies, increased their prices by EGP30k to EGP150k in August, driven by a shortage of stock resulting from challenges in importation. </p><p>The CBE is allowing banks to finance the import of 12 items that were among the list of goods that required the CBE&apos;s approval before funding since March 2022.</p><p>Arqaam Capital and CICH are the managers of the IPO of Bonyan Development, a subsidiary of Compass Capital, on the EGX.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[There are no enforced FX withdrawal limits in the works. “Each bank has the discretion to determine its policy” for FX withdrawals, the CBE said in a statement yesterday following reports that led to online speculation that enforced limits are in the works. Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly yesterday presided over a meeting where government officials reviewed the draft laws that will be presented at the parliament’s upcoming session, according to a cabinet statement. The session is set to prio...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>There are no enforced FX withdrawal limits in the works. “Each bank has the discretion to determine its policy” for FX withdrawals, the CBE said in a statement yesterday following reports that led to online speculation that enforced limits are in the works.</p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly yesterday presided over a meeting where government officials reviewed the draft laws that will be presented at the parliament’s upcoming session, according to a cabinet statement. The session is set to prioritize several key draft laws that seek to issue new legislation or amend existing laws. These include Labor Act, Competition Act, Property IDs, and Local Administration Act.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum aims to import 22 shipments of liquefied gas during the months of August and September to provide the fuel needs of power stations.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance is studying the inclusion of the stamp tax and the development fee under the value-added tax, according to a government official.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) Board approved receiving offers from investors interested in developing Granada and the third and final phase of the Merryland Park. HELI would be entitled to a revenue share and minimum guarantee or to rent.</p><p>According to local media, <b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) plans to finalize the partnership contract to develop Granada in 4Q24.</p><p><b>COMI</b> exited the local pharma company Egypt Otsuka Pharma to the latter’s Japan-based parent company Otsuka Holdings.</p><p>The African Development Bank revealed that it has included the Egyptian pound in the list of currencies which it lends, in addition to the national currencies of Zambia, Nigeria, Uganda, South Africa, Botswana, Kenya and Tanzania.</p><p>The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) is doubling down on using solar energy instead of diesel for the operation of oil production wells at sites of companies that include Norpetco, PetroFarah, and OSOCO, according to an Oil Ministry statement.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are no enforced FX withdrawal limits in the works. “Each bank has the discretion to determine its policy” for FX withdrawals, the CBE said in a statement yesterday following reports that led to online speculation that enforced limits are in the works.</p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly yesterday presided over a meeting where government officials reviewed the draft laws that will be presented at the parliament’s upcoming session, according to a cabinet statement. The session is set to prioritize several key draft laws that seek to issue new legislation or amend existing laws. These include Labor Act, Competition Act, Property IDs, and Local Administration Act.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum aims to import 22 shipments of liquefied gas during the months of August and September to provide the fuel needs of power stations.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance is studying the inclusion of the stamp tax and the development fee under the value-added tax, according to a government official.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) Board approved receiving offers from investors interested in developing Granada and the third and final phase of the Merryland Park. HELI would be entitled to a revenue share and minimum guarantee or to rent.</p><p>According to local media, <b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) plans to finalize the partnership contract to develop Granada in 4Q24.</p><p><b>COMI</b> exited the local pharma company Egypt Otsuka Pharma to the latter’s Japan-based parent company Otsuka Holdings.</p><p>The African Development Bank revealed that it has included the Egyptian pound in the list of currencies which it lends, in addition to the national currencies of Zambia, Nigeria, Uganda, South Africa, Botswana, Kenya and Tanzania.</p><p>The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) is doubling down on using solar energy instead of diesel for the operation of oil production wells at sites of companies that include Norpetco, PetroFarah, and OSOCO, according to an Oil Ministry statement.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government is set to hike electricity prices for the industrial sector. The price will rise by EGP0.55 per kWh to EGP1.94 per kWh, with the 39.6% increase slated to come into effect this month. Electricity tariffs will not be raised for low-voltage industries to cushion small- and medium-sized enterprises. The government is looking into raising the price at which gas is offered to factories. The CBE has signaled that it could ease import restrictions on all non-essential goods after reque...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government is set to hike electricity prices for the industrial sector. The price will rise by EGP0.55 per kWh to EGP1.94 per kWh, with the 39.6% increase slated to come into effect this month. Electricity tariffs will not be raised for low-voltage industries to cushion small- and medium-sized enterprises.</p><p>The government is looking into raising the price at which gas is offered to factories.</p><p>The CBE has signaled that it could ease import restrictions on all non-essential goods after requesting banks to list import requests.</p><p>The government is planning to carry on with its subsidized loan program, offering loans at a subsidized 15% interest rate to manufacturers in freezones as well as agriculture and renewable energy companies in a bid to boost private-sector involvement in the economy.</p><p>The finance, industry, and investment ministries are looking into proposals by business organizations to allocate another EGP30bn in funding for the subsidized 15% interest rate loan program, bringing its total value to EGP150 bn.</p><p>The government has signed an executive agreement with the EU Support to Trade, Industry, Growth, and Rapid Market Access program worth EUR 8 mn, which aims to improve and develop the efficiency of Egypt’s trade.</p><p>The government is looking into raising the price at which gas is offered to factories. The current price of USD5.75 per mn British thermal units (mmbtu) is no longer viable due to the rising cost of natural gas supplies, the sources said. Any price adjustment will take the preservation of subsidies into account to keep product prices stable, they added. <b>ESRS</b> is highly dependent on natural gas as a key raw material in producing DRI instead of being a normal energy source, representing more than 10% of production costs. </p><p>Egypt exports of iron and steel declined 17% YoY to USD1.0 billion in 1H24. Steel exports to European Union Countries dropped 37% YoY to USD420 million during the same period, representing 41% of total iron and steel exports versus 56% in comparative period. </p><p>Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company (NHC) is set to launch a limited tender for Egyptian construction companies to bid on USD200 million worth of housing and infrastructure projects in the kingdom. The NHC met with 16 local companies and the Housing Ministry earlier this week to present the initiative. Leading local construction players, including <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP344.18,OW), Hassan Allam Construction, Arab Contractors, Petrojet, Nasr General Contracting, and Alshams for Contracting, participated in the talks.</p><p><b>MOIL</b> announced that it has been awarded a year contract for supporting petroleum exploration and production operations in Egypt with total investments of USD17.8 million. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government is set to hike electricity prices for the industrial sector. The price will rise by EGP0.55 per kWh to EGP1.94 per kWh, with the 39.6% increase slated to come into effect this month. Electricity tariffs will not be raised for low-voltage industries to cushion small- and medium-sized enterprises.</p><p>The government is looking into raising the price at which gas is offered to factories.</p><p>The CBE has signaled that it could ease import restrictions on all non-essential goods after requesting banks to list import requests.</p><p>The government is planning to carry on with its subsidized loan program, offering loans at a subsidized 15% interest rate to manufacturers in freezones as well as agriculture and renewable energy companies in a bid to boost private-sector involvement in the economy.</p><p>The finance, industry, and investment ministries are looking into proposals by business organizations to allocate another EGP30bn in funding for the subsidized 15% interest rate loan program, bringing its total value to EGP150 bn.</p><p>The government has signed an executive agreement with the EU Support to Trade, Industry, Growth, and Rapid Market Access program worth EUR 8 mn, which aims to improve and develop the efficiency of Egypt’s trade.</p><p>The government is looking into raising the price at which gas is offered to factories. The current price of USD5.75 per mn British thermal units (mmbtu) is no longer viable due to the rising cost of natural gas supplies, the sources said. Any price adjustment will take the preservation of subsidies into account to keep product prices stable, they added. <b>ESRS</b> is highly dependent on natural gas as a key raw material in producing DRI instead of being a normal energy source, representing more than 10% of production costs. </p><p>Egypt exports of iron and steel declined 17% YoY to USD1.0 billion in 1H24. Steel exports to European Union Countries dropped 37% YoY to USD420 million during the same period, representing 41% of total iron and steel exports versus 56% in comparative period. </p><p>Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company (NHC) is set to launch a limited tender for Egyptian construction companies to bid on USD200 million worth of housing and infrastructure projects in the kingdom. The NHC met with 16 local companies and the Housing Ministry earlier this week to present the initiative. Leading local construction players, including <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP344.18,OW), Hassan Allam Construction, Arab Contractors, Petrojet, Nasr General Contracting, and Alshams for Contracting, participated in the talks.</p><p><b>MOIL</b> announced that it has been awarded a year contract for supporting petroleum exploration and production operations in Egypt with total investments of USD17.8 million. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*   The government raised electricity prices in Egypt by rates ranging between 14% and 39% for domestic use. The new increases in electricity chip prices actually took effect 3 days ago. The commercial and industrial sectors will also see price hikes, reportedly ranging from 23.5-46% and 21.2-31%, respectively, from the beginning September. President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has reappointed Hassan Abdalla as the acting governor of the Central Bank of Egypt for ano...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/> <br/></b>The government raised electricity prices in Egypt by rates ranging between 14% and 39% for domestic use. The new increases in electricity chip prices actually took effect 3 days ago. The commercial and industrial sectors will also see price hikes, reportedly ranging from 23.5-46% and 21.2-31%, respectively, from the beginning September.</p><p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has reappointed Hassan Abdalla as the acting governor of the Central Bank of Egypt for another one-year term, according to a decree published in the Official Gazette</p><p>The Supply Ministry will halt the distribution of additional quantities of subsidized sugar via ration cards from the beginning of September, reverting to the standard two-kilogram allocation in a bid to prevent additional sugar from reaching the black market.</p><p>The ministry is also considering raising the price of sugar on ration cards, Minister said, adding that it is difficult to continue offering sugar at the price of EGP12.60 per kg.</p><p>The ministry is studying a proposal to sell subsidized bread by weight instead of the current system of five loaves per person a day.</p><p>The government will announce the purchase of 3.8 mn tons of wheat before the end of the year. GASC is looking into importing wheat from Turkey and is exploring other sources.</p><p>The Russian company Transmash is considering launching a maintenance workshop in the Abu Zaabal area of the Railway Authority, with investments of USS300 million.</p><p>Electricity tariff for energy-intensive industries reportedly increased to EGP1.60 per kWh up from the previous rate of EGP1.32 per kWh. EGAL is affected the most with any change in electricity price, where electricity alone constitutes around 40% of its production costs. EGAL’s gross margin shrinks by c. 5% for every EGP0.25/kWh increase in electricity tariff. We remind you that we already incorporate an annual electricity tariff increase of c. 20% starting 2025 into our models. </p><p><b>ETEL</b> intends to borrow USD150 million in two months to restructure its debts and lengthen its tenors.</p><p><b>AMOC</b>&apos;s BoD proposed distributing a cash dividend worth EGP0.7/share for FY23/24, implying a dividend yield of 7.4%. </p><p>More meds price hikes are in the pipeline where some 1.6k pharma products will be subject to price hikes between September and end of 2025. Companies could receive the greenlight to hike the prices of some 600 types of meds before the end of the year.</p><p><b>EXPA</b> is set to launch a digital platform for small- and medium-sized exporters next October. The platform will connect exporters with international importers</p><p><b>BINV</b> Managing Director Abdel Monem Omran has been appointed chairman of <b>OFH</b> and BINV Board Member Mostafa El Anwar was appointed his deputy. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/> <br/></b>The government raised electricity prices in Egypt by rates ranging between 14% and 39% for domestic use. The new increases in electricity chip prices actually took effect 3 days ago. The commercial and industrial sectors will also see price hikes, reportedly ranging from 23.5-46% and 21.2-31%, respectively, from the beginning September.</p><p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has reappointed Hassan Abdalla as the acting governor of the Central Bank of Egypt for another one-year term, according to a decree published in the Official Gazette</p><p>The Supply Ministry will halt the distribution of additional quantities of subsidized sugar via ration cards from the beginning of September, reverting to the standard two-kilogram allocation in a bid to prevent additional sugar from reaching the black market.</p><p>The ministry is also considering raising the price of sugar on ration cards, Minister said, adding that it is difficult to continue offering sugar at the price of EGP12.60 per kg.</p><p>The ministry is studying a proposal to sell subsidized bread by weight instead of the current system of five loaves per person a day.</p><p>The government will announce the purchase of 3.8 mn tons of wheat before the end of the year. GASC is looking into importing wheat from Turkey and is exploring other sources.</p><p>The Russian company Transmash is considering launching a maintenance workshop in the Abu Zaabal area of the Railway Authority, with investments of USS300 million.</p><p>Electricity tariff for energy-intensive industries reportedly increased to EGP1.60 per kWh up from the previous rate of EGP1.32 per kWh. EGAL is affected the most with any change in electricity price, where electricity alone constitutes around 40% of its production costs. EGAL’s gross margin shrinks by c. 5% for every EGP0.25/kWh increase in electricity tariff. We remind you that we already incorporate an annual electricity tariff increase of c. 20% starting 2025 into our models. </p><p><b>ETEL</b> intends to borrow USD150 million in two months to restructure its debts and lengthen its tenors.</p><p><b>AMOC</b>&apos;s BoD proposed distributing a cash dividend worth EGP0.7/share for FY23/24, implying a dividend yield of 7.4%. </p><p>More meds price hikes are in the pipeline where some 1.6k pharma products will be subject to price hikes between September and end of 2025. Companies could receive the greenlight to hike the prices of some 600 types of meds before the end of the year.</p><p><b>EXPA</b> is set to launch a digital platform for small- and medium-sized exporters next October. The platform will connect exporters with international importers</p><p><b>BINV</b> Managing Director Abdel Monem Omran has been appointed chairman of <b>OFH</b> and BINV Board Member Mostafa El Anwar was appointed his deputy. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Electricity Ministry has completed its study on increasing electricity prices, with plans to introduce the hike in September following cabinet approval.</p><p>Foreign investments in treasury bills increased last May by about USD2.04 billion, reaching USD37.5 billion at the end of May, compared to USD35.46 billion at the end of April.</p><p>The Ministry of Electricity is satisfied with the existing “gas, steam, and combined cycle” thermal electricity generation plants and plans to not add any new projects of this type until 2030.</p><p>Nissan Egypt is planning to invest USD55.9 million in the Egyptian market until 2026, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>According to local media, <b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP7.11, OW) achieved stellar 2Q24 sales of EGP33.2 billion, up 157.7% y/y and 2.9% q/q, bringing 1H24 sales up 233.1% y/y to EGP65.5 billion. </p><p>According to local media, <b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP26.26, OW) intends to launch Touban in El Gouna in September 2024. The project is expected to generate sales of EGP45.0 billion over a five-year period.</p><p>The Housing Ministry approved a fixed pricing system for land offerings, replacing the previous competitive bidding process.</p><p><b>ARAB</b> Board approved a EGP617.9 million capital increase through rights issue.</p><p>The government is set to sign contracts with eight local-foreign consortiums to produce a total of 1.7 bn Kw/h of electricity from municipal solid waste across a number of governorates. The firms and bodies involved in the projects include <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP344.18, OW) and <b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP45.69, EW) among others.</p><p>We raised our FV of <b>MTIE</b> to EGP8.20/share and maintain our Overweight recommendation. In our valuation update, we factored in:</p><ul><li>Improved WC dynamics on the back of higher local products contribution to the company’s distribution portfolio,</li><li>Reflected developments across business lines, namely Telecoms, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, and NBFS,</li><li>Adjusted the valuation to the new number of shares post bonus shares distribution, and</li><li>Rolled over the model and updated our macro assumptions.</li></ul><p><em>MTIE is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 7.8x and EV/EBITDA of 6.0x.</em></p><p>According to local press, MNOs are currently conducting technical tests for the “WiFi Calling” service in preparation for its launch before the end of this year in Egypt. The service will be at the same price as traditional calls according to the system of accounting for each subscriber.</p><p><b>DOMT</b> released 2Q24 financial results, reporting net profit of EGP87.8 million (-13.0% YoY, -42.8% QoQ), bringing 1H24 net profit to EGP241 million (-4.4% YoY). <em>DOMT is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 5.1x and EV/EBITDA of 4.0x.</em></p><p><b>ALCN</b> (FV: EGP35.86, EW) issued its preliminary 4Q23/24 results. Bottom line came in at EGP2.055 billion, up 8.7% QoQ and 71.9% YoY, bringing FY23/24 bottom line recorded EGP6.140 billion compared to EGP4.388 billion in FY22/23 (+39.9% YoY). </p><p><b>BTFH </b>released 1H24 results. Net attributable income reached EGP817 million compared to a loss of EGP146 million in 1H23. </p><p><b>OIH</b> released 1H24 financial results. Net income expanded by 244% y/y, recording EGP296.2 million versus EGP86.1 million last year.</p><p><b>CANA</b> sold its entire 39.7% stake in El Sherif Markets to home appliances manufacturer Fresh in a EGP95.2 million transaction.</p><p>Petrojet targets finalizing the implementation of a new project for LPG and naphtha production in Suez during 4Q24 with investments worth EGP1.3 billion.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Electricity Ministry has completed its study on increasing electricity prices, with plans to introduce the hike in September following cabinet approval.</p><p>Foreign investments in treasury bills increased last May by about USD2.04 billion, reaching USD37.5 billion at the end of May, compared to USD35.46 billion at the end of April.</p><p>The Ministry of Electricity is satisfied with the existing “gas, steam, and combined cycle” thermal electricity generation plants and plans to not add any new projects of this type until 2030.</p><p>Nissan Egypt is planning to invest USD55.9 million in the Egyptian market until 2026, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>According to local media, <b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP7.11, OW) achieved stellar 2Q24 sales of EGP33.2 billion, up 157.7% y/y and 2.9% q/q, bringing 1H24 sales up 233.1% y/y to EGP65.5 billion. </p><p>According to local media, <b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP26.26, OW) intends to launch Touban in El Gouna in September 2024. The project is expected to generate sales of EGP45.0 billion over a five-year period.</p><p>The Housing Ministry approved a fixed pricing system for land offerings, replacing the previous competitive bidding process.</p><p><b>ARAB</b> Board approved a EGP617.9 million capital increase through rights issue.</p><p>The government is set to sign contracts with eight local-foreign consortiums to produce a total of 1.7 bn Kw/h of electricity from municipal solid waste across a number of governorates. The firms and bodies involved in the projects include <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP344.18, OW) and <b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP45.69, EW) among others.</p><p>We raised our FV of <b>MTIE</b> to EGP8.20/share and maintain our Overweight recommendation. In our valuation update, we factored in:</p><ul><li>Improved WC dynamics on the back of higher local products contribution to the company’s distribution portfolio,</li><li>Reflected developments across business lines, namely Telecoms, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, and NBFS,</li><li>Adjusted the valuation to the new number of shares post bonus shares distribution, and</li><li>Rolled over the model and updated our macro assumptions.</li></ul><p><em>MTIE is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 7.8x and EV/EBITDA of 6.0x.</em></p><p>According to local press, MNOs are currently conducting technical tests for the “WiFi Calling” service in preparation for its launch before the end of this year in Egypt. The service will be at the same price as traditional calls according to the system of accounting for each subscriber.</p><p><b>DOMT</b> released 2Q24 financial results, reporting net profit of EGP87.8 million (-13.0% YoY, -42.8% QoQ), bringing 1H24 net profit to EGP241 million (-4.4% YoY). <em>DOMT is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 5.1x and EV/EBITDA of 4.0x.</em></p><p><b>ALCN</b> (FV: EGP35.86, EW) issued its preliminary 4Q23/24 results. Bottom line came in at EGP2.055 billion, up 8.7% QoQ and 71.9% YoY, bringing FY23/24 bottom line recorded EGP6.140 billion compared to EGP4.388 billion in FY22/23 (+39.9% YoY). </p><p><b>BTFH </b>released 1H24 results. Net attributable income reached EGP817 million compared to a loss of EGP146 million in 1H23. </p><p><b>OIH</b> released 1H24 financial results. Net income expanded by 244% y/y, recording EGP296.2 million versus EGP86.1 million last year.</p><p><b>CANA</b> sold its entire 39.7% stake in El Sherif Markets to home appliances manufacturer Fresh in a EGP95.2 million transaction.</p><p>Petrojet targets finalizing the implementation of a new project for LPG and naphtha production in Suez during 4Q24 with investments worth EGP1.3 billion.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[AD Ports’ Noatum has acquired a majority stake in maritime, logistics, and cargo services provider Safina Shipping Services.  Egypt’s unemployment rate fell to 6.5% of the total workforce in the second quarter of this year, falling 0.2 percentage points from the previous quarter. Renewables firm Infinity Power, Emirati state-run renewables giant Masdar, and the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) have made plans to build a 200 MW wind farm in Ras Ghareb. The project will cos...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>AD Ports’ Noatum has acquired a majority stake in maritime, logistics, and cargo services provider Safina Shipping Services. </p><p>Egypt’s unemployment rate fell to 6.5% of the total workforce in the second quarter of this year, falling 0.2 percentage points from the previous quarter.</p><p>Renewables firm Infinity Power, Emirati state-run renewables giant Masdar, and the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) have made plans to build a 200 MW wind farm in Ras Ghareb. The project will cost some USD216.7 million.</p><p>The government is gearing up to launch a new international tender for natural gas exploration in at least ten areas in the Mediterranean and waters in the Delta. </p><p>The Saudi Public Investment Fund is considering buying a state in the Egyptian Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company, a subsidiary of the Electricity Holding Company. </p><p>The government last week announced the National Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy, which aims to transform Egypt into a global hub that targets 5-8% of the global green hydrogen market by 2040.</p><p>Egypt’s 5-year CDS rate cooled down to 6.57% at the end of trading on Friday, compared to 7.34% on August 7.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) CEO Ayman Soliman has resigned from his post, according to media reports.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum is studying fair pricing of gas for factories.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP45.69, EW) posted a solid set of results for 2Q24 with attributable earnings surging to EGP4.5 billion (+68%, +12% QoQ). In 1H24, net attributable income soared to EGP8.4 billion (+52% YoY) <em>SWDY is trading at FY24e P/E of 10.2x and EV/EBITDA of 4.9x. </em></p><p><b>LCSW</b> (FV: EGP30.08, OW) reported steady 2Q24 consolidated results. Net attributable income came in at EGP150.4 million (-10% YoY, -69% QoQ). 1H24 net attributable income surged 144% YoY to EGP627.9 million. <em>LCSW is currently trading at FY24e PE of 2.5x and EV/EBITDA of 2.1x.</em></p><p><b>MCQE</b> reported expectedly fragile 2Q24 consolidated financial results. Attributable bottom-line came in red, recording a loss of EGP1.1 million in 2Q24, reversing previous quarter profit of EGP31.5 million, yet reducing 2Q23 loss of EGP21.9 million. This brought 1H24 net attributable income to EGP30.4 million (-30% YoY). <em>MCQE is trading at FY24e P/E of 17.4x and EV/EBITDA of 6.8x.</em></p><p><b>SCEM</b> reported a net attributable income of EGP651.3 million in 1H24 reversing comparative period net loss after minority of EGP79.7 million. </p><p>The Egyptian government is considering reducing gas prices for ceramic factories to support the industry and stimulate its export.</p><p>The government is studying increasing the tariff for purchasing electricity generated from waste by 68% to reach EGP235 piasters per kilowatt hour, instead of EGP140 piasters, from projects launched by the private sector.</p><p><b>EKHO</b> released 2Q24 financial results, posting a 32% YoY decline (-56% QoQ) in net profit to record USD28 million, down from USD40 million in 2Q23 and USD63 million in 1Q24.</p><p><b>MFPC</b> is paying out a dividend of EGP3.75/share.</p><p><b>EFIH</b> reported 2Q24 results. Net attributable profit recorded EGP300 million (-31.2% YoY, -35.1% QoQ), bringing 1H24 net attributable profit to EGP763 million (+6.2% YoY), implying a NPM 33.4% (-8.0pps YoY). <em>EFIH is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 31.7x and EV/EBITDA of 19.3x.</em></p><p><b>CICH</b> (FV: EGP8.00, OW) released 2Q24 financial results. Net income after minority interest and taxes rose 146% y/y in the first half of 2024 to EGP1.3 billion. <em>CICH is currently trading at P/E24 of 3.1x and P/B24 of 0.7x.</em></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>AD Ports’ Noatum has acquired a majority stake in maritime, logistics, and cargo services provider Safina Shipping Services. </p><p>Egypt’s unemployment rate fell to 6.5% of the total workforce in the second quarter of this year, falling 0.2 percentage points from the previous quarter.</p><p>Renewables firm Infinity Power, Emirati state-run renewables giant Masdar, and the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) have made plans to build a 200 MW wind farm in Ras Ghareb. The project will cost some USD216.7 million.</p><p>The government is gearing up to launch a new international tender for natural gas exploration in at least ten areas in the Mediterranean and waters in the Delta. </p><p>The Saudi Public Investment Fund is considering buying a state in the Egyptian Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company, a subsidiary of the Electricity Holding Company. </p><p>The government last week announced the National Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy, which aims to transform Egypt into a global hub that targets 5-8% of the global green hydrogen market by 2040.</p><p>Egypt’s 5-year CDS rate cooled down to 6.57% at the end of trading on Friday, compared to 7.34% on August 7.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) CEO Ayman Soliman has resigned from his post, according to media reports.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum is studying fair pricing of gas for factories.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP45.69, EW) posted a solid set of results for 2Q24 with attributable earnings surging to EGP4.5 billion (+68%, +12% QoQ). In 1H24, net attributable income soared to EGP8.4 billion (+52% YoY) <em>SWDY is trading at FY24e P/E of 10.2x and EV/EBITDA of 4.9x. </em></p><p><b>LCSW</b> (FV: EGP30.08, OW) reported steady 2Q24 consolidated results. Net attributable income came in at EGP150.4 million (-10% YoY, -69% QoQ). 1H24 net attributable income surged 144% YoY to EGP627.9 million. <em>LCSW is currently trading at FY24e PE of 2.5x and EV/EBITDA of 2.1x.</em></p><p><b>MCQE</b> reported expectedly fragile 2Q24 consolidated financial results. Attributable bottom-line came in red, recording a loss of EGP1.1 million in 2Q24, reversing previous quarter profit of EGP31.5 million, yet reducing 2Q23 loss of EGP21.9 million. This brought 1H24 net attributable income to EGP30.4 million (-30% YoY). <em>MCQE is trading at FY24e P/E of 17.4x and EV/EBITDA of 6.8x.</em></p><p><b>SCEM</b> reported a net attributable income of EGP651.3 million in 1H24 reversing comparative period net loss after minority of EGP79.7 million. </p><p>The Egyptian government is considering reducing gas prices for ceramic factories to support the industry and stimulate its export.</p><p>The government is studying increasing the tariff for purchasing electricity generated from waste by 68% to reach EGP235 piasters per kilowatt hour, instead of EGP140 piasters, from projects launched by the private sector.</p><p><b>EKHO</b> released 2Q24 financial results, posting a 32% YoY decline (-56% QoQ) in net profit to record USD28 million, down from USD40 million in 2Q23 and USD63 million in 1Q24.</p><p><b>MFPC</b> is paying out a dividend of EGP3.75/share.</p><p><b>EFIH</b> reported 2Q24 results. Net attributable profit recorded EGP300 million (-31.2% YoY, -35.1% QoQ), bringing 1H24 net attributable profit to EGP763 million (+6.2% YoY), implying a NPM 33.4% (-8.0pps YoY). <em>EFIH is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 31.7x and EV/EBITDA of 19.3x.</em></p><p><b>CICH</b> (FV: EGP8.00, OW) released 2Q24 financial results. Net income after minority interest and taxes rose 146% y/y in the first half of 2024 to EGP1.3 billion. <em>CICH is currently trading at P/E24 of 3.1x and P/B24 of 0.7x.</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The cabinet has approved a resolution regarding the issuance of executive regulations for the hospital privatization bill. The cabinet approved a draft resolution to set up the National Council for the Localization of Chip and Solar Cell Tech Production  The cabinet approved the suspension of the 14% agricultural land tax (known as the mud tax) for another year starting 1 August. Trade offices have attracted USD 11.6 bn in investments across different sectors. Most of the funds are desti...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The cabinet has approved a resolution regarding the issuance of executive regulations for the hospital privatization bill.</p><p>The cabinet approved a draft resolution to set up the National Council for the Localization of Chip and Solar Cell Tech Production</p><p> The cabinet approved the suspension of the 14% agricultural land tax (known as the mud tax) for another year starting 1 August.</p><p>Trade offices have attracted USD 11.6 bn in investments across different sectors. Most of the funds are destined for the energy sector.</p><p> US inflation fell under the 3% mark in July for the first time since March 2021, strengthening the case for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at its next meeting in September.</p><p> The World Bank revealed that Egypt received USD206 million out of a total of USD480 million in financing allocated by the Bank to reform education in Egypt.</p><p> Tax revenues on treasury bonds and bills during FY 2023-2024 amounted to about EGP158.5 billion, an increase of EGP51 billion over the previous year.</p><p>The value of the investments of the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund in Egyptian stocks fell to USD91.4 million at the end of June, compared to USD134.7 million at the end of 2023.</p><p><b> EMFD</b> reported solid 2Q24 net profit reaching EGP1.9 billion, up 51.6% y/y and down 66.6% q/q from the 1Q24 level that had been boosted by FX gains.</p><p> <b>HELI</b> achieved strong 2Q24 net profit of EGP650.1 million, up 124.6x and down 13.1% q/q, bringing 1H24 net profit up 56.8x y/y to EGP1.4 billion.</p><p> <b>HELI</b> Board approved starting procedures to acquire a 770 feddan land plot in Capital Gardens.</p><p><b> GBCO</b> released 2Q24 results with consolidated attributable net profit recording EGP422 million (-15.8% YoY, -32.6% QoQ). </p><p> <b>ORWE</b> reported solid 2Q24 financial results, with attributable net profit recording EGP812 million (+92.1% YoY, +183.4% QoQ). </p><p> <b>HRHO</b> 2Q24 net profit after tax and minority interest recorded EGP791 million (-57% q/q, +95% y/y).</p><p> <b>EXPA</b> 2Q24 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP1,288 million, post minority interest (+18% q/q, +86% y/y, and perfectly in line with Al Ahly Pharos estimates of EGP1,285 million).</p><p> <b>CANA</b> 2Q24 net profit pre-appropriations recorded an impressive EGP1.2 billion (+217% y/y, +96% q/q). </p><p> <b>EGBE</b> 2Q24 standalone net profit pre-appropriations recorded EGP696 million (+104% y/y, +30% q/q).</p><p> <b>ATLC</b>  2Q24 net income recorded EGP35 million (+42% y/y, -8% q/q), bringing 1H24 net income to EGP74 million (+21% y/y). </p><p><b>RAYA</b> reported 2Q24 results. Net Income rose by 124% YoY in 2Q24 to stand at EGP323 million.</p><p> <b>POUL</b> reported 2Q24 attributable net profit of EGP573 million (+176.5% YoY, +4.7% QoQ).</p><p> <b>PHAR </b>attributable net profit dropped to EGP149 million in 2Q24 (-74% QoQ, -48% YoY). </p><p><em> </em><b>ISPH </b>issued 2Q24 financial results where<b> </b>net profit after taxes stood at EGP123.5 million (+25.8% QoQ, +107.7% YoY) in 2Q24. <br/><br/> <b>EGAL</b> reported solid KPIs for 4Q23/24 &amp; FY23/24 with net profit after tax coming in at EGP4.1 billion in 4Q23/24, reversing comparative quarter loss of EGP225.4 million, 130% higher QoQ.</p><p><b>MFPC</b> released 2Q24 financial results posting a surge in net profit by 68% YoY (-67% QoQ) to EGP2.5 billion.</p><p> <b>EGCH</b> announced that it is in the process of agreement with the lenders for financing part of the total investment cost of the nitric acid and ammonium nitrate project which equals USD313 million and EGP8 billion.</p><p> Cabinet has approved an offer by <b>ORAS</b>, Toyota Tsusho, and Engie to add another 150 MW of wind power capacity to its 500 MW wind farm in the Gulf of Suez. The expansion is slated for completion in 2025.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The cabinet has approved a resolution regarding the issuance of executive regulations for the hospital privatization bill.</p><p>The cabinet approved a draft resolution to set up the National Council for the Localization of Chip and Solar Cell Tech Production</p><p> The cabinet approved the suspension of the 14% agricultural land tax (known as the mud tax) for another year starting 1 August.</p><p>Trade offices have attracted USD 11.6 bn in investments across different sectors. Most of the funds are destined for the energy sector.</p><p> US inflation fell under the 3% mark in July for the first time since March 2021, strengthening the case for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at its next meeting in September.</p><p> The World Bank revealed that Egypt received USD206 million out of a total of USD480 million in financing allocated by the Bank to reform education in Egypt.</p><p> Tax revenues on treasury bonds and bills during FY 2023-2024 amounted to about EGP158.5 billion, an increase of EGP51 billion over the previous year.</p><p>The value of the investments of the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund in Egyptian stocks fell to USD91.4 million at the end of June, compared to USD134.7 million at the end of 2023.</p><p><b> EMFD</b> reported solid 2Q24 net profit reaching EGP1.9 billion, up 51.6% y/y and down 66.6% q/q from the 1Q24 level that had been boosted by FX gains.</p><p> <b>HELI</b> achieved strong 2Q24 net profit of EGP650.1 million, up 124.6x and down 13.1% q/q, bringing 1H24 net profit up 56.8x y/y to EGP1.4 billion.</p><p> <b>HELI</b> Board approved starting procedures to acquire a 770 feddan land plot in Capital Gardens.</p><p><b> GBCO</b> released 2Q24 results with consolidated attributable net profit recording EGP422 million (-15.8% YoY, -32.6% QoQ). </p><p> <b>ORWE</b> reported solid 2Q24 financial results, with attributable net profit recording EGP812 million (+92.1% YoY, +183.4% QoQ). </p><p> <b>HRHO</b> 2Q24 net profit after tax and minority interest recorded EGP791 million (-57% q/q, +95% y/y).</p><p> <b>EXPA</b> 2Q24 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP1,288 million, post minority interest (+18% q/q, +86% y/y, and perfectly in line with Al Ahly Pharos estimates of EGP1,285 million).</p><p> <b>CANA</b> 2Q24 net profit pre-appropriations recorded an impressive EGP1.2 billion (+217% y/y, +96% q/q). </p><p> <b>EGBE</b> 2Q24 standalone net profit pre-appropriations recorded EGP696 million (+104% y/y, +30% q/q).</p><p> <b>ATLC</b>  2Q24 net income recorded EGP35 million (+42% y/y, -8% q/q), bringing 1H24 net income to EGP74 million (+21% y/y). </p><p><b>RAYA</b> reported 2Q24 results. Net Income rose by 124% YoY in 2Q24 to stand at EGP323 million.</p><p> <b>POUL</b> reported 2Q24 attributable net profit of EGP573 million (+176.5% YoY, +4.7% QoQ).</p><p> <b>PHAR </b>attributable net profit dropped to EGP149 million in 2Q24 (-74% QoQ, -48% YoY). </p><p><em> </em><b>ISPH </b>issued 2Q24 financial results where<b> </b>net profit after taxes stood at EGP123.5 million (+25.8% QoQ, +107.7% YoY) in 2Q24. <br/><br/> <b>EGAL</b> reported solid KPIs for 4Q23/24 &amp; FY23/24 with net profit after tax coming in at EGP4.1 billion in 4Q23/24, reversing comparative quarter loss of EGP225.4 million, 130% higher QoQ.</p><p><b>MFPC</b> released 2Q24 financial results posting a surge in net profit by 68% YoY (-67% QoQ) to EGP2.5 billion.</p><p> <b>EGCH</b> announced that it is in the process of agreement with the lenders for financing part of the total investment cost of the nitric acid and ammonium nitrate project which equals USD313 million and EGP8 billion.</p><p> Cabinet has approved an offer by <b>ORAS</b>, Toyota Tsusho, and Engie to add another 150 MW of wind power capacity to its 500 MW wind farm in the Gulf of Suez. The expansion is slated for completion in 2025.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Foreign investors' transactions returned to record net purchases of bills and bonds during yesterday's trading, Tuesday, for the first time after a selling wave that lasted 8 sessions. Their net purchases of treasuries yesterday amounted to about USD160 million. The Finance Ministry raised some EGP50.3 bn worth of three-month T-bills this week at an average yield of 28.3%, a five-month high. Egypt yesterday launched its voluntary carbon trading market — the first in the country and in Africa....]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Foreign investors&apos; transactions returned to record net purchases of bills and bonds during yesterday&apos;s trading, Tuesday, for the first time after a selling wave that lasted 8 sessions. Their net purchases of treasuries yesterday amounted to about USD160 million.</p><p>The Finance Ministry raised some EGP50.3 bn worth of three-month T-bills this week at an average yield of 28.3%, a five-month high.</p><p>Egypt yesterday launched its voluntary carbon trading market — the first in the country and in Africa.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is developing a comprehensive set of tax incentives to streamline services, enhance relations between investors and the Tax Authority, and modernize the tax system through new technologies.</p><p>The Oil Ministry has formed an advisory committee to manage oil reserves and boost production, the ministry said in a statement.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s total renewable energy production capacity increased by 7.9% YoY during FY 2023/24 reaching about 6.8 gigawatts.</p><p>The ministry of finance is planning to issue Sukuk in local currency and green T-bills, with a value up to EGP5-10 bn by the end of 2024, early 2025.</p><p>The government has a comprehensive plan to position Egypt as a regional industrial hub by the end of the year.</p><p>The industry ministry will soon launch the Egypt Digital Industrial Platform, which will streamline the investment process.</p><p>State grain buyer GASC is in discussions over directly purchasing up to 1.8 mn tons of wheat from international suppliers. </p><p>Turkish clothing firm Eroglu Holding has broken ground on its USD40 mn denim factory in the Qantara West Industrial Zone.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> achieved strong 2Q24 results, with 2Q24 sales rising 233.7% y/y and 81.6% q/q to EGP69.0 billion, taking 1H24 sales up 225.4% y/y to EGP107.0 billion. </p><p><b>ETEL</b> reported 2Q24 net profit of EGP2.63 billion (-8.8% YoY, -32.3% QoQ), bringing 1H24 net profit to EGP6.5 billion (-2.7% YoY). ETEL is trading at 2024f P/E of 4.2x.</p><p><b>FWRY</b> reported 2Q24 net profit of EGP321 million (+101% YoY, +4.8% QoQ), bringing 1H24 net profit to EGP629 million (+122% YoY). FWRY is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 22.1x.</p><p><b>MTIE</b> reported 2Q24 net attributable profit of EGP246 million (+74% YoY, -1% QoQ), bringing 1H24 net attributable profit to EGP494 million (+67% YoY). MTIE is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 7.8x.</p><p><b>EFID</b> reported 2Q24 net profit of EGP318 million (-17.5% YoY, -26.5% QoQ), bringing 1H24 net profit to EGP751 million (-1.5% YoY). EFID is currently trading at a FY24e P/E of 9.1x.</p><p><b>RMDA</b> reported 2Q24 net profit of EGP63.5 million (+5.5% QoQ, +36.0% YoY), bringing 1H24 net profit to EGP123.6 million (+3.9% YoY). RMDA is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 9.0x.</p><p><b>HDBK</b> reported 2Q24 standalone bottom-line of EGP2,732 million (+13% q/q, +62% y/y), bringing 1H24 bottom-line to EGP5,158 million (+71% y/y). HDBK is currently trading at P/E24 of 2.9x.</p><p><b>SAUD</b> (EGP:25.00, OW) released 2Q24 positive net profit of EGP781 million (+36% y/y, +41% q/q), bringing 1H24 net profit to EGP1.3 billion (+31% y/y). SAUD is currently trading at P/E24 of 3.3x.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> (FV:EGP6.00, OW) released 2Q24 consolidated bottom-line of EGP142 million (-17% y/y, +213% q/q). CNFN is trading at P/E24 of 7.3x.</p><p><b>BINV i</b>s to distribute USD0.02/share cash dividend for 2023 (EGP0.987/share at an exchange rate of EGP49.35/USD). This implies a DY of 4.4%. </p><p><b>ARCC </b>reported 2Q24 attributable net income of EGP193.9 million (more-than-double q/q, +27% y/y).<br/><br/><b>EGCH</b> announced the signature of the nitric acid and ammonium nitrate Project Management Contract (PMC) with Bilfinger Tebodin to manage the project it also reached a preliminary agreement with six banks over two loans worth USD100 million and EGP7 billion.</p><p><b>TAQA</b> released 1H24 unaudited consolidated net profit of EGP211.3 million (+26% YoY).</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Foreign investors&apos; transactions returned to record net purchases of bills and bonds during yesterday&apos;s trading, Tuesday, for the first time after a selling wave that lasted 8 sessions. Their net purchases of treasuries yesterday amounted to about USD160 million.</p><p>The Finance Ministry raised some EGP50.3 bn worth of three-month T-bills this week at an average yield of 28.3%, a five-month high.</p><p>Egypt yesterday launched its voluntary carbon trading market — the first in the country and in Africa.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is developing a comprehensive set of tax incentives to streamline services, enhance relations between investors and the Tax Authority, and modernize the tax system through new technologies.</p><p>The Oil Ministry has formed an advisory committee to manage oil reserves and boost production, the ministry said in a statement.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s total renewable energy production capacity increased by 7.9% YoY during FY 2023/24 reaching about 6.8 gigawatts.</p><p>The ministry of finance is planning to issue Sukuk in local currency and green T-bills, with a value up to EGP5-10 bn by the end of 2024, early 2025.</p><p>The government has a comprehensive plan to position Egypt as a regional industrial hub by the end of the year.</p><p>The industry ministry will soon launch the Egypt Digital Industrial Platform, which will streamline the investment process.</p><p>State grain buyer GASC is in discussions over directly purchasing up to 1.8 mn tons of wheat from international suppliers. </p><p>Turkish clothing firm Eroglu Holding has broken ground on its USD40 mn denim factory in the Qantara West Industrial Zone.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> achieved strong 2Q24 results, with 2Q24 sales rising 233.7% y/y and 81.6% q/q to EGP69.0 billion, taking 1H24 sales up 225.4% y/y to EGP107.0 billion. </p><p><b>ETEL</b> reported 2Q24 net profit of EGP2.63 billion (-8.8% YoY, -32.3% QoQ), bringing 1H24 net profit to EGP6.5 billion (-2.7% YoY). ETEL is trading at 2024f P/E of 4.2x.</p><p><b>FWRY</b> reported 2Q24 net profit of EGP321 million (+101% YoY, +4.8% QoQ), bringing 1H24 net profit to EGP629 million (+122% YoY). FWRY is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 22.1x.</p><p><b>MTIE</b> reported 2Q24 net attributable profit of EGP246 million (+74% YoY, -1% QoQ), bringing 1H24 net attributable profit to EGP494 million (+67% YoY). MTIE is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 7.8x.</p><p><b>EFID</b> reported 2Q24 net profit of EGP318 million (-17.5% YoY, -26.5% QoQ), bringing 1H24 net profit to EGP751 million (-1.5% YoY). EFID is currently trading at a FY24e P/E of 9.1x.</p><p><b>RMDA</b> reported 2Q24 net profit of EGP63.5 million (+5.5% QoQ, +36.0% YoY), bringing 1H24 net profit to EGP123.6 million (+3.9% YoY). RMDA is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 9.0x.</p><p><b>HDBK</b> reported 2Q24 standalone bottom-line of EGP2,732 million (+13% q/q, +62% y/y), bringing 1H24 bottom-line to EGP5,158 million (+71% y/y). HDBK is currently trading at P/E24 of 2.9x.</p><p><b>SAUD</b> (EGP:25.00, OW) released 2Q24 positive net profit of EGP781 million (+36% y/y, +41% q/q), bringing 1H24 net profit to EGP1.3 billion (+31% y/y). SAUD is currently trading at P/E24 of 3.3x.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> (FV:EGP6.00, OW) released 2Q24 consolidated bottom-line of EGP142 million (-17% y/y, +213% q/q). CNFN is trading at P/E24 of 7.3x.</p><p><b>BINV i</b>s to distribute USD0.02/share cash dividend for 2023 (EGP0.987/share at an exchange rate of EGP49.35/USD). This implies a DY of 4.4%. </p><p><b>ARCC </b>reported 2Q24 attributable net income of EGP193.9 million (more-than-double q/q, +27% y/y).<br/><br/><b>EGCH</b> announced the signature of the nitric acid and ammonium nitrate Project Management Contract (PMC) with Bilfinger Tebodin to manage the project it also reached a preliminary agreement with six banks over two loans worth USD100 million and EGP7 billion.</p><p><b>TAQA</b> released 1H24 unaudited consolidated net profit of EGP211.3 million (+26% YoY).</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt is looking to attract some USD2 bn in foreign direct investment from EU countries in its industrial sector by the end of 2024. Also, Egypt seeks to increase its exports to the EU by 10% by the end of this year, rising from EUR11.5 bn in 2023, to EUR12.6 bn in 2024. The CBE sold EUR610 mn one-year treasury bills on Monday, with an average yield of 3.75%, which is 0.25% less than the previous bid of 4.00%. The government has approved a EGP7 bn of subsidized loans for pharma companies, off...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt is looking to attract some USD2 bn in foreign direct investment from EU countries in its industrial sector by the end of 2024. Also, Egypt seeks to increase its exports to the EU by 10% by the end of this year, rising from EUR11.5 bn in 2023, to EUR12.6 bn in 2024.</p><p>The CBE sold EUR610 mn one-year treasury bills on Monday, with an average yield of 3.75%, which is 0.25% less than the previous bid of 4.00%.</p><p>The government has approved a EGP7 bn of subsidized loans for pharma companies, offering them financing at an interest rate of 5-7% to help streamline meds production and secure necessary imports.</p><p>State grains buyer GASC has purchased 280k tons of wheat in a tender that closed yesterday, locking in just c. 7% of the 3.8 mn tons it aimed to purchase.</p><p>Egypt will set up a logistics zone in Rwanda, after the Rwandan side allocated the necessary land near its border with Tanzania. The move will help facilitate Egyptian companies’ access to the Rwandan market.</p><p>A government official said that Egypt’s imports of Israeli natural gas increased by about 5% during August to about 890 mn cubic feet per day, compared to 850 mn cubic feet at the beginning of last July, pointing out that the coming weeks will witness an increase in the volume of imports to a level ranging between 920 and 950 mn cubic feet per day, which is determined in coordination between the two sides.</p><p>CBE data revealed that the balance of bonds and sukuk issued abroad held by non-residents amounted to about USD29.8 bn by the end of 2023.</p><p>GAFI has approached the final stage of allocating an industrial zone to a group of Chinese investors on the Mediterranean coast, to establish factories specialized in agricultural manufacturing, automobiles, spinning and weaving.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> received from the European Trade Commission on 8 August 2024 a Notice of initiation of anti-dumping investigations concerning imports of hot-rolled flat steel (HRC) originating in Egypt, India, Japan and Vietnam. The investigations are initiated based on a complaint submitted by the European Steel Association (EUROFER). This implies a significant risk on ESRS where two-thirds of the company’s HRC exports are directed to European countries, representing around 14% of total revenues. </p><p><b>SWDY</b> denied rumors to change the company’s listing currency in the EGX from EGP to USD.<br/><br/>The Ministry of Local Development has shortened the procedures for obtaining building permits in the governorates to 8 steps instead of 15 procedures previously.</p><p><b>MASR</b> achieved solid 2Q24 sales of EGP6.0 billion, up 71.3% y/y and expectedly down 59.6% q/q following a strong 1Q24 that had been fueled by pre-devaluation demand. This brought 1H24 sales up 294.0% y/y to EGP20.9 billion.</p><p><b>MASR</b> established a real estate asset management subsidiary called Doors and is opening a branch in Saudi Arabia soon.</p><p>The government is in talks with Eni to build a regasification unit, with investments of about USD150 million, in Damietta.</p><p>The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) lowered its forecast for demand growth this year to 2.11 million barrels per day (bpd) in its monthly market report released on Monday.</p><p>TCI Sanmar Chemicals expressed interest in establishing a new ethylene receiving and transport station at West Port Said Port, with an investment of USD150 million. </p><p><b>COMI</b> has acquired 45% of Global Corp securitization issuances, which amounts to EGP610 mn. </p><p>Easy lease, Al Ahly Capital leasing arm, is planning to execute a capital increase plan of EGP350 mn over the next 2 years (as a first step towards a probable IPO by 2027).</p><p><b>CICH</b> can trade in carbon emissions reduction certificates in the voluntary carbon market after it got the greenlight from the FRA.</p><p>The CBE is finalizing the technical infrastructure needed to allow mobile contactless payments. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt is looking to attract some USD2 bn in foreign direct investment from EU countries in its industrial sector by the end of 2024. Also, Egypt seeks to increase its exports to the EU by 10% by the end of this year, rising from EUR11.5 bn in 2023, to EUR12.6 bn in 2024.</p><p>The CBE sold EUR610 mn one-year treasury bills on Monday, with an average yield of 3.75%, which is 0.25% less than the previous bid of 4.00%.</p><p>The government has approved a EGP7 bn of subsidized loans for pharma companies, offering them financing at an interest rate of 5-7% to help streamline meds production and secure necessary imports.</p><p>State grains buyer GASC has purchased 280k tons of wheat in a tender that closed yesterday, locking in just c. 7% of the 3.8 mn tons it aimed to purchase.</p><p>Egypt will set up a logistics zone in Rwanda, after the Rwandan side allocated the necessary land near its border with Tanzania. The move will help facilitate Egyptian companies’ access to the Rwandan market.</p><p>A government official said that Egypt’s imports of Israeli natural gas increased by about 5% during August to about 890 mn cubic feet per day, compared to 850 mn cubic feet at the beginning of last July, pointing out that the coming weeks will witness an increase in the volume of imports to a level ranging between 920 and 950 mn cubic feet per day, which is determined in coordination between the two sides.</p><p>CBE data revealed that the balance of bonds and sukuk issued abroad held by non-residents amounted to about USD29.8 bn by the end of 2023.</p><p>GAFI has approached the final stage of allocating an industrial zone to a group of Chinese investors on the Mediterranean coast, to establish factories specialized in agricultural manufacturing, automobiles, spinning and weaving.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> received from the European Trade Commission on 8 August 2024 a Notice of initiation of anti-dumping investigations concerning imports of hot-rolled flat steel (HRC) originating in Egypt, India, Japan and Vietnam. The investigations are initiated based on a complaint submitted by the European Steel Association (EUROFER). This implies a significant risk on ESRS where two-thirds of the company’s HRC exports are directed to European countries, representing around 14% of total revenues. </p><p><b>SWDY</b> denied rumors to change the company’s listing currency in the EGX from EGP to USD.<br/><br/>The Ministry of Local Development has shortened the procedures for obtaining building permits in the governorates to 8 steps instead of 15 procedures previously.</p><p><b>MASR</b> achieved solid 2Q24 sales of EGP6.0 billion, up 71.3% y/y and expectedly down 59.6% q/q following a strong 1Q24 that had been fueled by pre-devaluation demand. This brought 1H24 sales up 294.0% y/y to EGP20.9 billion.</p><p><b>MASR</b> established a real estate asset management subsidiary called Doors and is opening a branch in Saudi Arabia soon.</p><p>The government is in talks with Eni to build a regasification unit, with investments of about USD150 million, in Damietta.</p><p>The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) lowered its forecast for demand growth this year to 2.11 million barrels per day (bpd) in its monthly market report released on Monday.</p><p>TCI Sanmar Chemicals expressed interest in establishing a new ethylene receiving and transport station at West Port Said Port, with an investment of USD150 million. </p><p><b>COMI</b> has acquired 45% of Global Corp securitization issuances, which amounts to EGP610 mn. </p><p>Easy lease, Al Ahly Capital leasing arm, is planning to execute a capital increase plan of EGP350 mn over the next 2 years (as a first step towards a probable IPO by 2027).</p><p><b>CICH</b> can trade in carbon emissions reduction certificates in the voluntary carbon market after it got the greenlight from the FRA.</p><p>The CBE is finalizing the technical infrastructure needed to allow mobile contactless payments. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Oil Ministry received 10 out of 21 contracted liquified natural gas (LNG) shipments as of last week, a government official said. The official also told the news outlet that the Ministry is set to receive another 3-4 LNG shipments within the coming two weeks. Saudi Arabia Drilling &amp; Exploration Company could soon ink an agreement with an undisclosed Egyptian private sector player holding two gold exploration concessions in the Eastern Desert. The New and Renewable Energy Authority (NRE...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Oil Ministry received 10 out of 21 contracted liquified natural gas (LNG) shipments as of last week, a government official said. The official also told the news outlet that the Ministry is set to receive another 3-4 LNG shipments within the coming two weeks.</p><p>Saudi Arabia Drilling &amp; Exploration Company could soon ink an agreement with an undisclosed Egyptian private sector player holding two gold exploration concessions in the Eastern Desert.</p><p>The New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) has allocated land plots spanning 31k km for investors looking to set up renewable energy projects. </p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has instructed local banks to allow non-residing foreigners to open accounts.</p><p>Turkey’s Jade Textile has contracted an unnamed Gulf-based consultant to establish a solar power station for its factory in Tenth of Ramadan, with investments of around USD1.5 million.</p><p>Giza Spinning &amp; Weaving reportedly plans to list 25-40% of its shares on the EGX before the end of the year.</p><p>President El Sisi issued a directive forbidding the closure of any industrial facility without the greenlight from Transport and Industry Minister.</p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP26.26, OW)’s net profit in 2Q24 rose 217.8% y/y to EGP1.9 billion, compared to 1Q24 net loss of EGP1.2 billion that had been caused by an FX loss due to the EGP devaluation in March 2024. This brought 1H24 net profit to EGP667.9 million, down 23.5% y/y. We maintain our Overweight recommendation of ORHD based on our FV of EGP26.26/share in light of solid sales performance and sturdy recurring income generated by hotel and commercial operations.</p><p><b>ADIB</b> recorded an outstanding 2Q24 consolidated bottom line post minority of EGP2,458 million (+16% q/q, +112% y/y), bringing 1H24 bottom line post minority to EGP4,574 million (+111% y/y). <em>The bank is currently trading at 1.1x P/B24 and 3.5x P/E24.</em></p><p>Housing and Development Properties (HDP), the real estate development arm of <b>HDBK</b>, yesterday launched Club Hills Residence, a EGP10 billion residential development in Sixth of October City. </p><p><b>JUFO</b> (FV: EGP30.80, OW) released outstanding 2Q24 financial results.Net profit jumped 362% YoY and 109.4% QoQ to reach EGP1,002 million. This brings 1H24 bottom line to EGP1,480 million (+166% YoY).<em> JUFO is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 10.5x and EV/EBITDA of 5.3x.</em></p><p><b>EKHO</b> targets investing USD67 million in its North Sinai concession to keep natural gas daily production rates at 55 million cubic feet until the end of 2026. </p><p><b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP44.88, EW) denied, in a release sent to EGX, any plans to delist the company’s shares.</p><p><b>RACC</b> reported 1H24 results. Net profit came in at EGP245 million (+199.9% YoY), driven by revenues growth and margin expansion.</p><p><b>TALM </b>intends to inaugurate next month Beni Suef University Hospital, with investments of EGP800 million.         </p><p>FRA granted Social Impact Capital (SIC) a 60-day extension on its mandatory tender offer (MTO) for up to 100% of CIRA.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 79.7 | <em>3.70%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 276 | <em>-1.70%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 365 | 0.00%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,050 | -0.90%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 975 | -1.00%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 122 | -4.00%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 389 | 0.00%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 8,747 | -2.10%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,250 | 2.20%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,307 | <em>5.60%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 146 | <em>1.30%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,539 | -1.10%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Oil Ministry received 10 out of 21 contracted liquified natural gas (LNG) shipments as of last week, a government official said. The official also told the news outlet that the Ministry is set to receive another 3-4 LNG shipments within the coming two weeks.</p><p>Saudi Arabia Drilling &amp; Exploration Company could soon ink an agreement with an undisclosed Egyptian private sector player holding two gold exploration concessions in the Eastern Desert.</p><p>The New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) has allocated land plots spanning 31k km for investors looking to set up renewable energy projects. </p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has instructed local banks to allow non-residing foreigners to open accounts.</p><p>Turkey’s Jade Textile has contracted an unnamed Gulf-based consultant to establish a solar power station for its factory in Tenth of Ramadan, with investments of around USD1.5 million.</p><p>Giza Spinning &amp; Weaving reportedly plans to list 25-40% of its shares on the EGX before the end of the year.</p><p>President El Sisi issued a directive forbidding the closure of any industrial facility without the greenlight from Transport and Industry Minister.</p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP26.26, OW)’s net profit in 2Q24 rose 217.8% y/y to EGP1.9 billion, compared to 1Q24 net loss of EGP1.2 billion that had been caused by an FX loss due to the EGP devaluation in March 2024. This brought 1H24 net profit to EGP667.9 million, down 23.5% y/y. We maintain our Overweight recommendation of ORHD based on our FV of EGP26.26/share in light of solid sales performance and sturdy recurring income generated by hotel and commercial operations.</p><p><b>ADIB</b> recorded an outstanding 2Q24 consolidated bottom line post minority of EGP2,458 million (+16% q/q, +112% y/y), bringing 1H24 bottom line post minority to EGP4,574 million (+111% y/y). <em>The bank is currently trading at 1.1x P/B24 and 3.5x P/E24.</em></p><p>Housing and Development Properties (HDP), the real estate development arm of <b>HDBK</b>, yesterday launched Club Hills Residence, a EGP10 billion residential development in Sixth of October City. </p><p><b>JUFO</b> (FV: EGP30.80, OW) released outstanding 2Q24 financial results.Net profit jumped 362% YoY and 109.4% QoQ to reach EGP1,002 million. This brings 1H24 bottom line to EGP1,480 million (+166% YoY).<em> JUFO is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 10.5x and EV/EBITDA of 5.3x.</em></p><p><b>EKHO</b> targets investing USD67 million in its North Sinai concession to keep natural gas daily production rates at 55 million cubic feet until the end of 2026. </p><p><b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP44.88, EW) denied, in a release sent to EGX, any plans to delist the company’s shares.</p><p><b>RACC</b> reported 1H24 results. Net profit came in at EGP245 million (+199.9% YoY), driven by revenues growth and margin expansion.</p><p><b>TALM </b>intends to inaugurate next month Beni Suef University Hospital, with investments of EGP800 million.         </p><p>FRA granted Social Impact Capital (SIC) a 60-day extension on its mandatory tender offer (MTO) for up to 100% of CIRA.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 79.7 | <em>3.70%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 276 | <em>-1.70%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 365 | 0.00%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,050 | -0.90%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 975 | -1.00%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 122 | -4.00%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 389 | 0.00%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 8,747 | -2.10%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,250 | 2.20%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,307 | <em>5.60%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 146 | <em>1.30%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,539 | -1.10%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Market Overview  JUFO ALCN ADIB EXPA CIEB FWRY  EFIH SKPC    Prepared by; Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe   ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt's annual urban consumer price inflation eased to 25.7% in July from 27.5% in June.  The Central Bank of Egypt is looking to raise some EUR600 million from auctioning off one-year EUR-denominated treasury bills.  The hot money outflows last week, triggered by the global markets meltdown, represented no more than 7-8% of foreign investors’ holdings of our debt instruments, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said. Foreign investors sold some USD600 million worth of local debt instru...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s annual urban consumer price inflation eased to 25.7% in July from 27.5% in June. </p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt is looking to raise some EUR600 million from auctioning off one-year EUR-denominated treasury bills. </p><p>The hot money outflows last week, triggered by the global markets meltdown, represented no more than 7-8% of foreign investors’ holdings of our debt instruments, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said.</p><p>Foreign investors sold some USD600 million worth of local debt instruments during the days leading up to last Monday as they poured their capital into safe-haven assets. </p><p>Madbouly said that he had asked the Finance Ministry and the Central Bank to renew the subsidized loan program that targets industrial activity.</p><p>The government is studying shifting tax brackets up in light of continued inflationary pressures.</p><p>Egypt and the UAE inked an MoU to build a USD3 billion oil logistics zone at Al Hamra Port on the Mediterranean coast.</p><p>Chinese electronics and household appliance manufacturer Hisense and the UAE’s FBB Tech have inked a contract with Chinese industrial developer Egypt TEDA to establish a USD38 million electronic devices manufacturing facility in the China-Egypt TEDA trade zone in Ain Sokhna, according to a cabinet readout.</p><p>The Electricity Ministry is close to inking an agreement with Emirati state-run renewables giant Masdar to build a 200 MW wind farm. The proposed project will cost USD180 million.</p><p>Emirati firm Dana Gas has collected USD21 million in receivables from Egypt in 1H 2024, receiving 64% of its dues for the period.</p><p>Local banks have started opening documentary credits to import a number of goods that were prohibited, after obtaining approvals from the Central Bank of Egypt.</p><p>Food exports were up 25% y-o-y in 1H 2024 to record USD3.2 billion.</p><p>The Oil Ministry targets finalizing a natural gas treatment station by mid 2025 to accommodate for the targeted increase in the Egyptian natural gas production. The project costs USD600 million. </p><p>Energean found two layers full of gas and oil in an exploratory well in Egypt. It expects the well to produce 15 million cubic feet of gas per day, in addition to condensates, during the current week.</p><p>Apache spent USD50 million on explorations in Egypt during 1H24.</p><p><b>ORAS</b>-Toyota consortium plans to execute a wind power station with a capacity of 3 GW, according to local media. </p><p>The price of laying chicks jumped on the black market to EGP100 as a result of many producers selling laying parent chicks due to the lack of feed during the previous period.</p><p>Non-banking financial services firm GlobalCorp has raised EGP1.32 billion in a securitized bond issuance. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s annual urban consumer price inflation eased to 25.7% in July from 27.5% in June. </p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt is looking to raise some EUR600 million from auctioning off one-year EUR-denominated treasury bills. </p><p>The hot money outflows last week, triggered by the global markets meltdown, represented no more than 7-8% of foreign investors’ holdings of our debt instruments, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said.</p><p>Foreign investors sold some USD600 million worth of local debt instruments during the days leading up to last Monday as they poured their capital into safe-haven assets. </p><p>Madbouly said that he had asked the Finance Ministry and the Central Bank to renew the subsidized loan program that targets industrial activity.</p><p>The government is studying shifting tax brackets up in light of continued inflationary pressures.</p><p>Egypt and the UAE inked an MoU to build a USD3 billion oil logistics zone at Al Hamra Port on the Mediterranean coast.</p><p>Chinese electronics and household appliance manufacturer Hisense and the UAE’s FBB Tech have inked a contract with Chinese industrial developer Egypt TEDA to establish a USD38 million electronic devices manufacturing facility in the China-Egypt TEDA trade zone in Ain Sokhna, according to a cabinet readout.</p><p>The Electricity Ministry is close to inking an agreement with Emirati state-run renewables giant Masdar to build a 200 MW wind farm. The proposed project will cost USD180 million.</p><p>Emirati firm Dana Gas has collected USD21 million in receivables from Egypt in 1H 2024, receiving 64% of its dues for the period.</p><p>Local banks have started opening documentary credits to import a number of goods that were prohibited, after obtaining approvals from the Central Bank of Egypt.</p><p>Food exports were up 25% y-o-y in 1H 2024 to record USD3.2 billion.</p><p>The Oil Ministry targets finalizing a natural gas treatment station by mid 2025 to accommodate for the targeted increase in the Egyptian natural gas production. The project costs USD600 million. </p><p>Energean found two layers full of gas and oil in an exploratory well in Egypt. It expects the well to produce 15 million cubic feet of gas per day, in addition to condensates, during the current week.</p><p>Apache spent USD50 million on explorations in Egypt during 1H24.</p><p><b>ORAS</b>-Toyota consortium plans to execute a wind power station with a capacity of 3 GW, according to local media. </p><p>The price of laying chicks jumped on the black market to EGP100 as a result of many producers selling laying parent chicks due to the lack of feed during the previous period.</p><p>Non-banking financial services firm GlobalCorp has raised EGP1.32 billion in a securitized bond issuance. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Market Overview  RMDA CIEB ADIB HRHO ALCN ARAB  prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Remittances from Egyptians abroad rose 65.9% y/y in June, recording USD2.6 billion. On a monthly basis, remittances were down 3.7%.</p><p>The government sees the economy growing at a 5.5% clip during the fiscal year 2026-27 and 6.5% in 2030, according to a cabinet statement. The Madbouly government sees the economy growing 4.2% during the current fiscal year.</p><p>The government has reportedly wrapped up studies for two pumped storage hydropower projects in Luxor and Qena with a combined capacity of 2 GW, a government official said. The projects could cost up to USD2.5 billion.</p><p>Egypt is among the top destinations for African investments, coming in third behind the island nations of Seychelles and Mauritius in a new report by South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank.</p><p>The EGPC agreed with a coalition of local banks to have a one-year grace period to pay the installments owed, worth USD2 billion, sources said. The Authority will begin paying the installments due in foreign currency at the beginning of 2026, instead of 2025.</p><p>The Deputy Minister of Finance for Tax Policies revealed that the government is mulling raising the minimum tax exemption threshold for state workers, in light of recent economic changes.</p><p><b>RMDA </b>announced the approval of the Egyptian Drug Authority for a price increase of 40-50% to be applied to 20% of the company&apos;s products that represent 70% of its annual sales.</p><p><b>EGTS</b> reported 1Q24 net loss of EGP524.7 million compared to 1Q23 net loss of EGP5.4 million. <em>Net loss in 1Q24 was due to expected credit losses of EGP778.9 million recorded on the income statement.</em></p><p>Mohamed Farid has been reappointed Head of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) for another one-year term under a presidential decree.<b> </b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk held a presser. Among his remarks: The government rationalized public spending by 2.2% of GDP, brought down the budget deficit to 3.6%, and achieved a primary surplus of 6.1% during the last fiscal year.The government wants to reduce debt servicing to 35% of total government spending over the medium term.Tax revenues grew by 30% y-o-y in FY 2023-24 to record EGP1.49 tn, which helped push revenues up 60%, outpacing spending growth.Government spending on subsidie...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk held a presser. Among his remarks:</p><ul><li>The government rationalized public spending by 2.2% of GDP, brought down the budget deficit to 3.6%, and achieved a primary surplus of 6.1% during the last fiscal year.</li><li>The government wants to reduce debt servicing to 35% of total government spending over the medium term.</li><li>Tax revenues grew by 30% y-o-y in FY 2023-24 to record EGP1.49 tn, which helped push revenues up 60%, outpacing spending growth.</li><li>Government spending on subsidies and social protection more than doubled from FY 2020-21 to EGP550 bn — the government had penciled in EGP530 bn in social safety spending in its draft budget.</li><li>The government is looking to raise around USD2-2.5 bn through the privatization of state-owned companies this fiscal year.</li></ul><p>Net foreign reserves edged up by USD105 mn in July to just under USD46.5 bn, surpassing the previous record high USD46.4 bn recorded in June.</p><p>State grain buyer GASC yesterday launched a tender for up to 3.8 mn tons of wheat for import over a seven-month period, marking its largest tender to date, according to what traders told Reuters.</p><p>The Oil Ministry’s industrial mining complex in Aswan is expected to see EGP700 mn in investments over two phases.</p><p>Global markets are catching their breath after stocks staged somewhat of a comeback yesterday, recovering some of the losses from the past three days as investors eased recession concern. The Dow gained 0.76%, while the S&amp;P 500 rose 1.04%, and the Nasdaq Composite closed up 1.03%.</p><p><b>ECAP</b> (FV: EGP30.82, OW) released its KPIs for 2Q24, recording a surge in net profit to EGP86.5 million (+43% YoY, +6 folds QoQ) on the back of revenue growth and enhanced margins, bringing 1H24 earnings to EGP100.3 million (-15% YoY). <em>ECAP is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 12.5x and EV/EBITDA of 4.8x.</em></p><p>Egypt’s aluminum exports surged 10% YoY to USD415 million in 1H24. </p><p>According to local media, <b>EMFD</b> is extending operations in Marassi for an additional two months beyond the summer season and has reduced hotel prices in Marassi to attract more tourists.</p><p>Real estate company, Arabia Holding, is looking into listing on the EGX.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> has received the greenlight from the FRA to launch its SME finance service. </p><p>Local media sources highlighted that an investment consortium of SPE direct investment company and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development(EBRD), in addition to other investment funds are planning to acquire Tamweeli micro-finance. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk held a presser. Among his remarks:</p><ul><li>The government rationalized public spending by 2.2% of GDP, brought down the budget deficit to 3.6%, and achieved a primary surplus of 6.1% during the last fiscal year.</li><li>The government wants to reduce debt servicing to 35% of total government spending over the medium term.</li><li>Tax revenues grew by 30% y-o-y in FY 2023-24 to record EGP1.49 tn, which helped push revenues up 60%, outpacing spending growth.</li><li>Government spending on subsidies and social protection more than doubled from FY 2020-21 to EGP550 bn — the government had penciled in EGP530 bn in social safety spending in its draft budget.</li><li>The government is looking to raise around USD2-2.5 bn through the privatization of state-owned companies this fiscal year.</li></ul><p>Net foreign reserves edged up by USD105 mn in July to just under USD46.5 bn, surpassing the previous record high USD46.4 bn recorded in June.</p><p>State grain buyer GASC yesterday launched a tender for up to 3.8 mn tons of wheat for import over a seven-month period, marking its largest tender to date, according to what traders told Reuters.</p><p>The Oil Ministry’s industrial mining complex in Aswan is expected to see EGP700 mn in investments over two phases.</p><p>Global markets are catching their breath after stocks staged somewhat of a comeback yesterday, recovering some of the losses from the past three days as investors eased recession concern. The Dow gained 0.76%, while the S&amp;P 500 rose 1.04%, and the Nasdaq Composite closed up 1.03%.</p><p><b>ECAP</b> (FV: EGP30.82, OW) released its KPIs for 2Q24, recording a surge in net profit to EGP86.5 million (+43% YoY, +6 folds QoQ) on the back of revenue growth and enhanced margins, bringing 1H24 earnings to EGP100.3 million (-15% YoY). <em>ECAP is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 12.5x and EV/EBITDA of 4.8x.</em></p><p>Egypt’s aluminum exports surged 10% YoY to USD415 million in 1H24. </p><p>According to local media, <b>EMFD</b> is extending operations in Marassi for an additional two months beyond the summer season and has reduced hotel prices in Marassi to attract more tourists.</p><p>Real estate company, Arabia Holding, is looking into listing on the EGX.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> has received the greenlight from the FRA to launch its SME finance service. </p><p>Local media sources highlighted that an investment consortium of SPE direct investment company and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development(EBRD), in addition to other investment funds are planning to acquire Tamweeli micro-finance. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The EGP was changing hands at an average of 49.2 to the greenback — its lowest level since March. Foreign investors reportedly sold some USD600 mn worth of local debt instruments over the past two days. Foreign investments in Egyptian treasuries in July reportedly recorded USD900 mn. The Ministry of Petroleum aims to increase Egypt’s production of natural gas by the end of this year to about 5 billion cubic feet per day, compared to about 4.6 billion cubic feet per day currently. The governme...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The EGP was changing hands at an average of 49.2 to the greenback — its lowest level since March. Foreign investors reportedly sold some USD600 mn worth of local debt instruments over the past two days.</p><p>Foreign investments in Egyptian treasuries in July reportedly recorded USD900 mn.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum aims to increase Egypt’s production of natural gas by the end of this year to about 5 billion cubic feet per day, compared to about 4.6 billion cubic feet per day currently.</p><p>The government is gearing up to announce a new package of social protection measures in September, with plans to implement it starting October.</p><p>The Prime Minister confirmed the completion of the trial operation of the mechanized system to support exports, while currently preparing for its official launch.</p><p>According to local press, an updated valuation study will be needed to determine the swap ratio of <b>SKPC</b>&apos;s<b> </b>deal to acquire Ethydco. Latest valuation study was approved back in July 2023.</p><p>According to banking sources, banks decided to stop financing private sector fertilizer producers due to alarming default risks specially after natural gas supply interruption and factories stoppage. According to the sources, government-owned fertilizers producers are not affected by the decision. </p><p>OCI Global has agreed to sell its low-carbon ammonia project in Texas to Australia’s largest oil and gas developer Woodside Energy for USD2.35 billion. </p><p><b>EAST’s</b> (FV: EGP29.26, OW) ordinary general assembly approved the sale of one of its factories in 6th of October. </p><p>Egypt’s food industries exports surged 25% YoY to USD3.2 billion in 1H24.</p><p>According to data from the CBE, non-governmental foreign currency deposits in Egyptian banks rose USD2.4 billion in the first half of 2024, reaching USD53.0 billion by the end of June.</p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) provided a USD20 million loan to <b>CIEB</b> to support small businesses and green investments. </p><p>The Egyptian Credit Bureau (I-Score) has launched a market analytics platform for banks operating in the local banking system. </p><p>Valu and solar energy company KarmSolar are setting up an EV charging network in New Cairo’s District 5.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The EGP was changing hands at an average of 49.2 to the greenback — its lowest level since March. Foreign investors reportedly sold some USD600 mn worth of local debt instruments over the past two days.</p><p>Foreign investments in Egyptian treasuries in July reportedly recorded USD900 mn.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum aims to increase Egypt’s production of natural gas by the end of this year to about 5 billion cubic feet per day, compared to about 4.6 billion cubic feet per day currently.</p><p>The government is gearing up to announce a new package of social protection measures in September, with plans to implement it starting October.</p><p>The Prime Minister confirmed the completion of the trial operation of the mechanized system to support exports, while currently preparing for its official launch.</p><p>According to local press, an updated valuation study will be needed to determine the swap ratio of <b>SKPC</b>&apos;s<b> </b>deal to acquire Ethydco. Latest valuation study was approved back in July 2023.</p><p>According to banking sources, banks decided to stop financing private sector fertilizer producers due to alarming default risks specially after natural gas supply interruption and factories stoppage. According to the sources, government-owned fertilizers producers are not affected by the decision. </p><p>OCI Global has agreed to sell its low-carbon ammonia project in Texas to Australia’s largest oil and gas developer Woodside Energy for USD2.35 billion. </p><p><b>EAST’s</b> (FV: EGP29.26, OW) ordinary general assembly approved the sale of one of its factories in 6th of October. </p><p>Egypt’s food industries exports surged 25% YoY to USD3.2 billion in 1H24.</p><p>According to data from the CBE, non-governmental foreign currency deposits in Egyptian banks rose USD2.4 billion in the first half of 2024, reaching USD53.0 billion by the end of June.</p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) provided a USD20 million loan to <b>CIEB</b> to support small businesses and green investments. </p><p>The Egyptian Credit Bureau (I-Score) has launched a market analytics platform for banks operating in the local banking system. </p><p>Valu and solar energy company KarmSolar are setting up an EV charging network in New Cairo’s District 5.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt's PMI recorded 49.7 in July, down from 49.9 in June. The July reading is the second-highest in almost three years. Customs collections from the expatriate car program increased to more than USD850 million by the end of last July.  Chinese smartphone maker Honor is reportedly considering setting up a factory to produce its devices in Egypt, with initial investment of USD10 million. Cabinet’s National Center for Planning State Land Uses and the Federation of Egyptian Industries are l...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Saudi Arabia is looking to turn its deposits with the CBE into investment.</p><p>The recently-approved USD820 million tranche from the IMF has officially landed in state coffers, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said on Thursday.</p><p>The government is reportedly planning to import up to 17 shipments of LNG in 4Q24 to ensure the lights stay on after an extended period of power cuts.</p><p>The government is planning to set up an industrial zone focused on chemical and plastic industries in Alexandria.</p><p>Local banks are gearing up to issue green bonds between this month and September, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) managing director for the SEMED region said, adding that the multilateral lender plans to invest in them.</p><p>Trade deficit decreased to about USD3.57 billion in May, compared to USD3.98 billion for the same month of the previous year, a decrease of 10.3% YoY.</p><p>The net foreign asset surplus of the banking system shrank 10% to USD12.9 billion in June, down from USD14.3 billion in May. </p><p><b>CIEB</b> 2Q24 consolidated bottom line reached EGP1,924 million (-16% q/q, +49% y/y). The stock is currently trading at P/E24 of 3.4x and P/B24 of 1.3x.</p><p>Customers can now receive and disburse transfers in both USD and EGP across 20 Banque du Caire branches, under a partnership between the bank and Western Union Egypt’s official agent IBAG.</p><p>Tasahel micro-finance, MNT-Halan subsidiary has almost finalized a Sukuk Mudarabah issuance this month. The issuance is around EGP6.5 billion and is awaiting FRA approval in the next two weeks.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> has partnered up the Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment Program (WESEP), an initiative funded by the USAID and carried out by US-based NGO Pathfinder International, to boost financial inclusion and empower low-income women across Egypt.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> released 4Q23/24 unaudited financial indicators. Net profit declined 14% YoY (-83% QoQ) to EGP1.35 billion in 4Q23/24. FY23/24 net profit dropped 4% YoY to EGP13.50 billion. ABUK is currently trading at FY24/25f PE of 5.0x and EV/EBITDA of 3.8x.</p><p>Egypt signed a shareholders’ agreement to establish the Alexandria Supply Chain Company, which will set up a permanent marine facility at Dekheila Port in Alexandria. It represents a partnership between <b>SKPC</b>, GASCO, ECHEM, and Gamma Construction Company. </p><p>Alexandria Port Authority of the Transport Ministry assigned to <b>SWDY</b>&apos;s subsidiary, Elsewedy Electric T&amp;D, the execution of a power station to be completed within one year. </p><p>According to local press, <b>ISPH</b> plans to sell EGP900 million worth of assets to settle part of its outstanding debt after banks demanded that the pharma distributor reduce its debt-to-equity ratio. </p><p><b>DSCW</b> has acquired an additional 16.7% stake in United Dyers, upping its ownership in the company to 99.3%. </p><p>Auto sales in June rose 27.6% MoM to just over 8k vehicles.</p><p>AJet, the low-cost carrier under Turkish Airlines, launched flights between Istanbul and Cairo during the summer season, with flights scheduled five days a week.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Saudi Arabia is looking to turn its deposits with the CBE into investment.</p><p>The recently-approved USD820 million tranche from the IMF has officially landed in state coffers, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said on Thursday.</p><p>The government is reportedly planning to import up to 17 shipments of LNG in 4Q24 to ensure the lights stay on after an extended period of power cuts.</p><p>The government is planning to set up an industrial zone focused on chemical and plastic industries in Alexandria.</p><p>Local banks are gearing up to issue green bonds between this month and September, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) managing director for the SEMED region said, adding that the multilateral lender plans to invest in them.</p><p>Trade deficit decreased to about USD3.57 billion in May, compared to USD3.98 billion for the same month of the previous year, a decrease of 10.3% YoY.</p><p>The net foreign asset surplus of the banking system shrank 10% to USD12.9 billion in June, down from USD14.3 billion in May. </p><p><b>CIEB</b> 2Q24 consolidated bottom line reached EGP1,924 million (-16% q/q, +49% y/y). The stock is currently trading at P/E24 of 3.4x and P/B24 of 1.3x.</p><p>Customers can now receive and disburse transfers in both USD and EGP across 20 Banque du Caire branches, under a partnership between the bank and Western Union Egypt’s official agent IBAG.</p><p>Tasahel micro-finance, MNT-Halan subsidiary has almost finalized a Sukuk Mudarabah issuance this month. The issuance is around EGP6.5 billion and is awaiting FRA approval in the next two weeks.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> has partnered up the Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment Program (WESEP), an initiative funded by the USAID and carried out by US-based NGO Pathfinder International, to boost financial inclusion and empower low-income women across Egypt.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> released 4Q23/24 unaudited financial indicators. Net profit declined 14% YoY (-83% QoQ) to EGP1.35 billion in 4Q23/24. FY23/24 net profit dropped 4% YoY to EGP13.50 billion. ABUK is currently trading at FY24/25f PE of 5.0x and EV/EBITDA of 3.8x.</p><p>Egypt signed a shareholders’ agreement to establish the Alexandria Supply Chain Company, which will set up a permanent marine facility at Dekheila Port in Alexandria. It represents a partnership between <b>SKPC</b>, GASCO, ECHEM, and Gamma Construction Company. </p><p>Alexandria Port Authority of the Transport Ministry assigned to <b>SWDY</b>&apos;s subsidiary, Elsewedy Electric T&amp;D, the execution of a power station to be completed within one year. </p><p>According to local press, <b>ISPH</b> plans to sell EGP900 million worth of assets to settle part of its outstanding debt after banks demanded that the pharma distributor reduce its debt-to-equity ratio. </p><p><b>DSCW</b> has acquired an additional 16.7% stake in United Dyers, upping its ownership in the company to 99.3%. </p><p>Auto sales in June rose 27.6% MoM to just over 8k vehicles.</p><p>AJet, the low-cost carrier under Turkish Airlines, launched flights between Istanbul and Cairo during the summer season, with flights scheduled five days a week.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Electricity Ministry plans to carry out USD 4 bn worth of hydroelectric power projects in partnership with the private sector unnamed government sources said.  Singapore’s Trafigura and Switzerland’s Vitol and Glencore have won a tender to provide Egypt with five shipments of LNG through August and September. The government secured the shipments at “favorable prices,” which can be paid back under a deferred payment plan. The government will launch new LNG tenders every three months o...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Electricity Ministry plans to carry out USD 4 bn worth of hydroelectric power projects in partnership with the private sector unnamed government sources said.</p><p> Singapore’s Trafigura and Switzerland’s Vitol and Glencore have won a tender to provide Egypt with five shipments of LNG through August and September. The government secured the shipments at “favorable prices,” which can be paid back under a deferred payment plan. The government will launch new LNG tenders every three months or so, based on the energy sector’s needs.</p><p> The bourse is considering launching an index for companies that are temporarily listed on the EGX, bourse head Ahmed El Sheikh said. El Sheikh expects 2-3 companies to temporarily list on the EGX this year — the bourse is currently studying the prospect of listing 11 new companies — eight on the EGX and three on the NileX.</p><p> The Fed held rates steady following its two-day meeting, in line with expectations, but Chair Jerome Powell set the stage for a September rate cut, saying it is on the table if inflation continues its downward trajectory and growth remains strong.</p><p> <b>ESRS</b> has recently advocated for stronger import protection measures to defend the domestic sector against the challenges posed by lower-priced metal imports, which have been eroding the competitive edge of Egyptian-produced metals. To counteract these threats, the proposed measures include the introduction of import tariffs and the enforcement of stricter regulations to foster fair competition. </p><p><b>ORAS</b> will distribute its cash dividend of USD0.20/share (EGP9.6944/share) for FY23, approved earlier in May, on 21 August 2024. Record date is 14 August 2024. </p><p> India-based fertilizers manufacturer Ostwal Group of Industries is looking into setting up a USD300 million fertilizers factory in Egypt, according to a statement. The factory aims to produce over 700k tons of fertilizers a year and plans to export to markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, as well as the Indian market.</p><p> Eni is planning to dig new wells in Zohr during 4Q24 to increase nstural gas production gradually during 1H25.</p><p> A Chinese company is planning to establish a factory for producing titanium dioxide with a production capacity of 30k tons in its first phase. The project will use raw materials sourced from Egypt. </p><p> <b>MASR</b> and <b>ZMID</b> preliminarily approved co-developing a 41.9 feddan land plot in New Heliopolis. <em>We remind you that ZMID had acquired land in New Heliopolis in the past few years.</em></p><p> <b>CNFN</b> plans to have its insurance consultancy company kick off operations in 4Q24, after receiving the final license approvals from the FRA. Moreover, the company’s digital consumer finance arm, Contact Credit, will kick off its Dubai operations on 9 September to serve Egyptians abroad and GCC nationals with Egyptian residencies. The company plans to offer EGP-denominated financing for various services in Egypt, including car purchases and education. CNFN is also eyeing expansion into Saudi Arabia and European markets to cater to Egyptian expats.</p><p><b>ACTF</b> shares rose 29.7% on their first day of trading on the EGX yesterday to close at EGP 3.76, up from their initial price of EGP 2.90.</p><p> Banque Misr and Visa will work together to support startups enrolled in the bank’s Teqdar accelerator program under a newly-inked MoU. </p><p> Misr Insurance Company will start collecting insurance premiums through e-payment platforms provided by e-payments firm Damen, under a cooperation protocol inked between the two sides. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Electricity Ministry plans to carry out USD 4 bn worth of hydroelectric power projects in partnership with the private sector unnamed government sources said.</p><p> Singapore’s Trafigura and Switzerland’s Vitol and Glencore have won a tender to provide Egypt with five shipments of LNG through August and September. The government secured the shipments at “favorable prices,” which can be paid back under a deferred payment plan. The government will launch new LNG tenders every three months or so, based on the energy sector’s needs.</p><p> The bourse is considering launching an index for companies that are temporarily listed on the EGX, bourse head Ahmed El Sheikh said. El Sheikh expects 2-3 companies to temporarily list on the EGX this year — the bourse is currently studying the prospect of listing 11 new companies — eight on the EGX and three on the NileX.</p><p> The Fed held rates steady following its two-day meeting, in line with expectations, but Chair Jerome Powell set the stage for a September rate cut, saying it is on the table if inflation continues its downward trajectory and growth remains strong.</p><p> <b>ESRS</b> has recently advocated for stronger import protection measures to defend the domestic sector against the challenges posed by lower-priced metal imports, which have been eroding the competitive edge of Egyptian-produced metals. To counteract these threats, the proposed measures include the introduction of import tariffs and the enforcement of stricter regulations to foster fair competition. </p><p><b>ORAS</b> will distribute its cash dividend of USD0.20/share (EGP9.6944/share) for FY23, approved earlier in May, on 21 August 2024. Record date is 14 August 2024. </p><p> India-based fertilizers manufacturer Ostwal Group of Industries is looking into setting up a USD300 million fertilizers factory in Egypt, according to a statement. The factory aims to produce over 700k tons of fertilizers a year and plans to export to markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, as well as the Indian market.</p><p> Eni is planning to dig new wells in Zohr during 4Q24 to increase nstural gas production gradually during 1H25.</p><p> A Chinese company is planning to establish a factory for producing titanium dioxide with a production capacity of 30k tons in its first phase. The project will use raw materials sourced from Egypt. </p><p> <b>MASR</b> and <b>ZMID</b> preliminarily approved co-developing a 41.9 feddan land plot in New Heliopolis. <em>We remind you that ZMID had acquired land in New Heliopolis in the past few years.</em></p><p> <b>CNFN</b> plans to have its insurance consultancy company kick off operations in 4Q24, after receiving the final license approvals from the FRA. Moreover, the company’s digital consumer finance arm, Contact Credit, will kick off its Dubai operations on 9 September to serve Egyptians abroad and GCC nationals with Egyptian residencies. The company plans to offer EGP-denominated financing for various services in Egypt, including car purchases and education. CNFN is also eyeing expansion into Saudi Arabia and European markets to cater to Egyptian expats.</p><p><b>ACTF</b> shares rose 29.7% on their first day of trading on the EGX yesterday to close at EGP 3.76, up from their initial price of EGP 2.90.</p><p> Banque Misr and Visa will work together to support startups enrolled in the bank’s Teqdar accelerator program under a newly-inked MoU. </p><p> Misr Insurance Company will start collecting insurance premiums through e-payment platforms provided by e-payments firm Damen, under a cooperation protocol inked between the two sides. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* EMFD, BINV, CIEB, CLHO, and FAIT have been added to the EGX30 following the bourse’s semiannual review, according to a statement. CCAP, ISPH, ORHD, SUGR, and PHAR were removed from the index to join the broader EGX70 index, effective 1 August. Meanwhile, RMDA and EFIC both joined the bourse’s new shariah-compliant index — the EGX33, replacing FWRY and MFPC.  The recently approved USD820 mn tranche from the IMF should arrive in the “coming days,” Finance Mini...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/>EMFD</b>, <b>BINV</b>, <b>CIEB</b>, <b>CLHO</b>, and <b>FAIT</b> have been added to the EGX30 following the bourse’s semiannual review, according to a statement. <b>CCAP</b>, <b>ISPH</b>, <b>ORHD</b>, <b>SUGR</b>, and <b>PHAR</b> were removed from the index to join the broader EGX70 index, effective 1 August. Meanwhile, RMDA and EFIC both joined the bourse’s new shariah-compliant index — the EGX33, replacing FWRY and MFPC.</p><p> The recently approved USD820 mn tranche from the IMF should arrive in the “coming days,” Finance Minister.</p><p>Egypt’s non-oil trade deficit narrowed by 16% y-o-y to USD15.9 bn in the first half of 2024, driven by a rise in exports and a dip in imports.</p><p>Suez Canal revenues have dropped to around USD300 mn a month, down 64.7% from USD850 mn previously, Prime Minister said. Canal revenues continue to suffer due to Red Sea tension.</p><p>The Transport Ministry wants to attract some USD1.2 bn in private investment to carry out seven strategic projects to build new dry ports, expand maritime capabilities, and improve logistics centers across the country.</p><p>The Cabinet decided to reinstate the long-shelved Investment and Foreign Trade Ministry. The ministry will work to create a favorable investment environment. It will also focus on developing Egypt’s foreign trade, strengthening trade relations, and boosting our exports.</p><p>The New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) is set to allocate plots of land in the Gulf of Suez to investors to set up solar and wind energy projects  in exchange for a share of the generated energy.</p><p>Demand for gold bars and coins in Egypt dropped 27% y-o-y in 2Q24 due to the EGP float undermining “the currency-hedge motive for investing in gold”.</p><p><b>SUGR</b> released 2Q24 financial indicators where net profit came in at EGP723 million (-5.4% YoY, +233.7% QoQ). SUGR is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 5.1x.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) achieved YTD sales of EGP390.0 billion, up 550.0% y/y. Sales performance was driven by SouthMed project which generated sales of EGP251.0 billion, and Banan which generated sales of around EGP42.0 billion.</p><p>The financial leasing sector is trying to get out of the decline in its activity affected by the decisions of the CBE related to restricting bank financing directed to the sector to reduce risks. Financial leasing companies have resorted to different ideas such as establishing funds for non-banking financial activities and Factoring.</p><p>Act Financial’s (<b>ACTF</b>) will begin trading on the bourse at the start of today’s trading session. The retail tranche of the IPO was 54.8x covered, while the institutional tranche was 20.2x oversubscribed.</p><p>The cabinet approved a draft decision that grants Safaga Station Operating Company the right to build and develop the superstructure of the Safaga Port as well as handle its management, and operation. Also, Dekheila Container Terminal got the greenlight to build and develop the superstructure of a container terminal at the Dekheila port in Alexandria, as well as operate and maintain the terminal upon construction. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/>EMFD</b>, <b>BINV</b>, <b>CIEB</b>, <b>CLHO</b>, and <b>FAIT</b> have been added to the EGX30 following the bourse’s semiannual review, according to a statement. <b>CCAP</b>, <b>ISPH</b>, <b>ORHD</b>, <b>SUGR</b>, and <b>PHAR</b> were removed from the index to join the broader EGX70 index, effective 1 August. Meanwhile, RMDA and EFIC both joined the bourse’s new shariah-compliant index — the EGX33, replacing FWRY and MFPC.</p><p> The recently approved USD820 mn tranche from the IMF should arrive in the “coming days,” Finance Minister.</p><p>Egypt’s non-oil trade deficit narrowed by 16% y-o-y to USD15.9 bn in the first half of 2024, driven by a rise in exports and a dip in imports.</p><p>Suez Canal revenues have dropped to around USD300 mn a month, down 64.7% from USD850 mn previously, Prime Minister said. Canal revenues continue to suffer due to Red Sea tension.</p><p>The Transport Ministry wants to attract some USD1.2 bn in private investment to carry out seven strategic projects to build new dry ports, expand maritime capabilities, and improve logistics centers across the country.</p><p>The Cabinet decided to reinstate the long-shelved Investment and Foreign Trade Ministry. The ministry will work to create a favorable investment environment. It will also focus on developing Egypt’s foreign trade, strengthening trade relations, and boosting our exports.</p><p>The New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) is set to allocate plots of land in the Gulf of Suez to investors to set up solar and wind energy projects  in exchange for a share of the generated energy.</p><p>Demand for gold bars and coins in Egypt dropped 27% y-o-y in 2Q24 due to the EGP float undermining “the currency-hedge motive for investing in gold”.</p><p><b>SUGR</b> released 2Q24 financial indicators where net profit came in at EGP723 million (-5.4% YoY, +233.7% QoQ). SUGR is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 5.1x.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) achieved YTD sales of EGP390.0 billion, up 550.0% y/y. Sales performance was driven by SouthMed project which generated sales of EGP251.0 billion, and Banan which generated sales of around EGP42.0 billion.</p><p>The financial leasing sector is trying to get out of the decline in its activity affected by the decisions of the CBE related to restricting bank financing directed to the sector to reduce risks. Financial leasing companies have resorted to different ideas such as establishing funds for non-banking financial activities and Factoring.</p><p>Act Financial’s (<b>ACTF</b>) will begin trading on the bourse at the start of today’s trading session. The retail tranche of the IPO was 54.8x covered, while the institutional tranche was 20.2x oversubscribed.</p><p>The cabinet approved a draft decision that grants Safaga Station Operating Company the right to build and develop the superstructure of the Safaga Port as well as handle its management, and operation. Also, Dekheila Container Terminal got the greenlight to build and develop the superstructure of a container terminal at the Dekheila port in Alexandria, as well as operate and maintain the terminal upon construction. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The IMF Executive Board has completed the third review of our USD 8 bn loan program, enabling the government to immediately draw the USD 820 mn third tranche.</p><p>Foreign investments in Egypt’s debt currently stands at USD 32-33 bn after the exit of USD 4 bn in June.</p><p>Egypt is not expected to tap the international debt market this year, adding that the state is focusing on the local market to meet its financing needs for the time being</p><p>The cabinet gave the green light the ins and outs of the subsidized loan program for hospitality companies worth up to EGP 50 bn. The new program will offer financing at a reducing interest rate of 12%. Individual companies can access up to EGP 1 bn, while those with affiliates may receive up to EGP 2 bn. </p><p>Several pharma companies have asked the Egyptian Drug Authority to approve another 1% increase in medicine prices to compensate for rising fuel prices.</p><p>The government is planning to devote 37% of its investments to industrial development and infrastructure this fiscal year.</p><p>Income tax revenues grew by 26% YoY during the last fiscal year to reach EGP645 billion, compared to EGP516.3 billion in the previous fiscal year.</p><p>The Mineral Resources Authority is preparing to launch a new global bidding for exploration of mineral ores before the end of this year. </p><p><b>CIRA</b> reported 3Q23/24 attributable net profit of EGP122 million (-6% YoY, -35% QoQ). This decline is mainly arising from lower construction revenues in addition to high interest expenses and investment loss from sister companies. This brings 9M23/24 bottom-line to 410 million (+16.9% YoY). CIRA is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 79.3x.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> recorded 2Q24 unaudited standalone net profit of EGP250.5 million, a 118% YoY increase (+253% QoQ). During 1H24, net profit increased by 59% YoY to EGP321.5 million.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s chemical industries and fertilizers exports reached USD4.2 billion during 1H24. </p><p><b>EGAL</b> aims to implement a project to establish an alumina refinery with a capacity of 2 million tons annually, to provide the company’s needs for alumina ore. Also, EGAL plans to build a new aluminum production factory, with the aim of replacing 100% of imports and filling the deficit in the local market.</p><p>Egypt’s production of rebar rose by 37% during the first half of this year to reach 4.158 million tons. The growth in production came supported by the availability of the dollar and companies’ tendency to export.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> is studying borrowing EGP18 billion from a syndicate of local banks, out of which EGP12 billion directed towards paying off the company’s short-term credit facilities and the remaining to be directed towards funding operations and network development.</p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) launched Esse Residence, its latest project situated on over 0.4 million sqm in Sarai in East Cairo. The project is expected to require an investment cost of EGP10.0 billion and generate revenue of EGP18.2 billion.</p><p>MNT-Halan wants to expand globally through acquire entities across several markets, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Also it aims to raise EGP 24 bn from securitized bonds issuances this year.</p><p><b>ACTF</b>’s net income rose 79.3% y/y to EGP109.4 mn in 1H24, while its revenues came in at EGP261.2 mn during the half, jumping 104.5% y/y.<br/> <br/> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF Executive Board has completed the third review of our USD 8 bn loan program, enabling the government to immediately draw the USD 820 mn third tranche.</p><p>Foreign investments in Egypt’s debt currently stands at USD 32-33 bn after the exit of USD 4 bn in June.</p><p>Egypt is not expected to tap the international debt market this year, adding that the state is focusing on the local market to meet its financing needs for the time being</p><p>The cabinet gave the green light the ins and outs of the subsidized loan program for hospitality companies worth up to EGP 50 bn. The new program will offer financing at a reducing interest rate of 12%. Individual companies can access up to EGP 1 bn, while those with affiliates may receive up to EGP 2 bn. </p><p>Several pharma companies have asked the Egyptian Drug Authority to approve another 1% increase in medicine prices to compensate for rising fuel prices.</p><p>The government is planning to devote 37% of its investments to industrial development and infrastructure this fiscal year.</p><p>Income tax revenues grew by 26% YoY during the last fiscal year to reach EGP645 billion, compared to EGP516.3 billion in the previous fiscal year.</p><p>The Mineral Resources Authority is preparing to launch a new global bidding for exploration of mineral ores before the end of this year. </p><p><b>CIRA</b> reported 3Q23/24 attributable net profit of EGP122 million (-6% YoY, -35% QoQ). This decline is mainly arising from lower construction revenues in addition to high interest expenses and investment loss from sister companies. This brings 9M23/24 bottom-line to 410 million (+16.9% YoY). CIRA is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 79.3x.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> recorded 2Q24 unaudited standalone net profit of EGP250.5 million, a 118% YoY increase (+253% QoQ). During 1H24, net profit increased by 59% YoY to EGP321.5 million.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s chemical industries and fertilizers exports reached USD4.2 billion during 1H24. </p><p><b>EGAL</b> aims to implement a project to establish an alumina refinery with a capacity of 2 million tons annually, to provide the company’s needs for alumina ore. Also, EGAL plans to build a new aluminum production factory, with the aim of replacing 100% of imports and filling the deficit in the local market.</p><p>Egypt’s production of rebar rose by 37% during the first half of this year to reach 4.158 million tons. The growth in production came supported by the availability of the dollar and companies’ tendency to export.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> is studying borrowing EGP18 billion from a syndicate of local banks, out of which EGP12 billion directed towards paying off the company’s short-term credit facilities and the remaining to be directed towards funding operations and network development.</p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) launched Esse Residence, its latest project situated on over 0.4 million sqm in Sarai in East Cairo. The project is expected to require an investment cost of EGP10.0 billion and generate revenue of EGP18.2 billion.</p><p>MNT-Halan wants to expand globally through acquire entities across several markets, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Also it aims to raise EGP 24 bn from securitized bonds issuances this year.</p><p><b>ACTF</b>’s net income rose 79.3% y/y to EGP109.4 mn in 1H24, while its revenues came in at EGP261.2 mn during the half, jumping 104.5% y/y.<br/> <br/> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The IMF Executive Board is scheduled to discuss the third review of Egypt's USD8 billion loan program today. The greenlight from the board will see the Fund disburse a fresh USD820 million tranche into the state coffers and will allow Egypt to apply for an additional USD1.2 billion in climate financing. The G20 countries could greenlight a decision to provide debt relief to the countries that are most indebted to the IMF, which could mean upwards of USD370 million in debt relief to Egypt. The...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The IMF Executive Board is scheduled to discuss the third review of Egypt&apos;s USD8 billion loan program today. The greenlight from the board will see the Fund disburse a fresh USD820 million tranche into the state coffers and will allow Egypt to apply for an additional USD1.2 billion in climate financing.</p><p>The G20 countries could greenlight a decision to provide debt relief to the countries that are most indebted to the IMF, which could mean upwards of USD370 million in debt relief to Egypt.</p><p>The Oil Ministry and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) inked an agreement with Shell and Malaysia’s Petronas to invest USD222 million in the deepwater West Delta to boost its gas production. </p><p>The Oil Ministry and EGPC also signed an agreement with local energy giant Cheiron Energy to invest USD120 million in the Geisum and Tawila West development fields in the Gulf of Suez. </p><p>The government is reportedly in talks with Jordan to jointly purchase a new floating regasification unit.</p><p>Last June, foreign investments in government debt worth USD4 billion exited the Egyptian market. </p><p><b>SKPC</b> released 2Q24 unaudited financial indicators. Net profit declined 3% YoY (+19% QoQ) to EGP667 million in 2Q24. During 1H24, net profit increased by a mere 1% to EGP1.23 billion. <em>SKPC is currently trading at 2024e PE of 5.1x and EV/EBITDA of 4.1x.</em></p><p><b>AMOC</b> released 4Q23/24 unaudited financial indicators. Net profit before minority interest increased by 62% YoY (+12% QoQ) to EGP441 million in 4Q23/24. During FY23/24, net profit before minority interest grew by 28% YoY to EGP1.75 billion in FY23/24. <em>AMOC is currently trading at FY23/24e PE of 6.6x and EV/EBITDA of 5.9x.</em></p><p>Singapore-based chemical company Indorama — in partnership with Phosphate Misr — is building a USD400-500 million phosphate fertilizer plant in Ain Sokhna, according to an Oil Ministry statement. </p><p><b>OCDI</b> reported solid 1H24 sales of EGP10.9 billion, up 33.8% y/y. Net profit in 2Q24 reached EGP235.4 million, up 59.3% y/y and down 39.7% q/q, bringing 1H24 net profit up 86.7% y/y to EGP625.5 million.</p><p>According to local media, <b>EAST</b> is investing an initial USD20 million to raise the efficiency of its production lines. The company may add three new production lines in the long term.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has updated its rules governing the listing and delisting of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) on the EGX.</p><p>The FRA issued new rules to limit insider trading that prohibit company insiders, including board members, executives, and major shareholders owning 20% or more of a company’s capital, from trading during the five working days before and one day after the disclosure of any significant information. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 81.1 | <em>-1.8%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 253 | <em>-5.9%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 365 | 8.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,060 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 1,000 | 0.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 124 | -1.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 392 | 0.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 8,996 | -2.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,234 | -2.6%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,144 | <em>0.6%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 135 | <em>-0.2%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,566 | 0.0%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF Executive Board is scheduled to discuss the third review of Egypt&apos;s USD8 billion loan program today. The greenlight from the board will see the Fund disburse a fresh USD820 million tranche into the state coffers and will allow Egypt to apply for an additional USD1.2 billion in climate financing.</p><p>The G20 countries could greenlight a decision to provide debt relief to the countries that are most indebted to the IMF, which could mean upwards of USD370 million in debt relief to Egypt.</p><p>The Oil Ministry and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) inked an agreement with Shell and Malaysia’s Petronas to invest USD222 million in the deepwater West Delta to boost its gas production. </p><p>The Oil Ministry and EGPC also signed an agreement with local energy giant Cheiron Energy to invest USD120 million in the Geisum and Tawila West development fields in the Gulf of Suez. </p><p>The government is reportedly in talks with Jordan to jointly purchase a new floating regasification unit.</p><p>Last June, foreign investments in government debt worth USD4 billion exited the Egyptian market. </p><p><b>SKPC</b> released 2Q24 unaudited financial indicators. Net profit declined 3% YoY (+19% QoQ) to EGP667 million in 2Q24. During 1H24, net profit increased by a mere 1% to EGP1.23 billion. <em>SKPC is currently trading at 2024e PE of 5.1x and EV/EBITDA of 4.1x.</em></p><p><b>AMOC</b> released 4Q23/24 unaudited financial indicators. Net profit before minority interest increased by 62% YoY (+12% QoQ) to EGP441 million in 4Q23/24. During FY23/24, net profit before minority interest grew by 28% YoY to EGP1.75 billion in FY23/24. <em>AMOC is currently trading at FY23/24e PE of 6.6x and EV/EBITDA of 5.9x.</em></p><p>Singapore-based chemical company Indorama — in partnership with Phosphate Misr — is building a USD400-500 million phosphate fertilizer plant in Ain Sokhna, according to an Oil Ministry statement. </p><p><b>OCDI</b> reported solid 1H24 sales of EGP10.9 billion, up 33.8% y/y. Net profit in 2Q24 reached EGP235.4 million, up 59.3% y/y and down 39.7% q/q, bringing 1H24 net profit up 86.7% y/y to EGP625.5 million.</p><p>According to local media, <b>EAST</b> is investing an initial USD20 million to raise the efficiency of its production lines. The company may add three new production lines in the long term.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has updated its rules governing the listing and delisting of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) on the EGX.</p><p>The FRA issued new rules to limit insider trading that prohibit company insiders, including board members, executives, and major shareholders owning 20% or more of a company’s capital, from trading during the five working days before and one day after the disclosure of any significant information. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 81.1 | <em>-1.8%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 253 | <em>-5.9%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 365 | 8.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,060 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 1,000 | 0.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 124 | -1.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 392 | 0.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 8,996 | -2.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,234 | -2.6%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,144 | <em>0.6%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 135 | <em>-0.2%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,566 | 0.0%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government raised fuel prices 10-15% as of last Thursday.</p><p>The price of mazut for most industries increased to EGP8.5k per ton, up 13.3% from EGP7.5k previously. The government has kept mazut prices stable for electricity generation and food industries.</p><p>Foreign investments in Egypt’s t-bills stood at USD35.2 billion (EGP1.70 trillion) by the end of April, up from USD32.0 billion (EGP1.54 trillion) in March.</p><p>The government is launching an initiative to support the tourism sector with EGP50 billion. Funding should not exceed EGP1 billion for one customer with a declining 12% subsidized interest rate.</p><p>The IMF Executive Board is scheduled to discuss the third review of Egypt’s USD8 billion loan program tomorrow.</p><p>The European Investment Bank will provide EUR200 million in the coming days for the Abu Qir Metro in Alexandria as the first tranche of the total soft financing allocated to the project from four international institutions.</p><p>The government intends to establish three strategic factories in the automotive sector with investments of USD1.4 billion.</p><p>Electricity distribution companies will now be able to install coded meters in buildings illegally drawing electricity until the building either legalizes its status or demolished.</p><p><b>EAST</b> approved the sale of one of its factories, which is currently rented, to United Tobacco Company for EGP1.6 billion. </p><p>Eni will leverage Egypt’s position as a regional energy hub to export gas produced in Eni’s fields throughout the whole Eastern Mediterranean through Egyptian facilities.</p><p>Four companies have plans to pump millions of USD into oil production through well-drilling and well-rehabilitation, according to an Oil Ministry statement.</p><p>Egyptian Marketing Company for Phosphate targets increasing it production capacity to 5.5 million tons during 2024. The company has produced 2.6 million tons until the end of June 2024.</p><p>MNT-Halan has fully acquired Turkish commercial finance company Tam Finans from Actera Group. </p><p><b>COMI</b>, in collaboration with the German development agency GIZ and the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, has rolled out a new SME financing product tailored to boost sustainable development. </p><p>Beltone Mortgage, <b>BTFH</b>’s arm, has already snapped up a sizable market share, which it plans to grow to no less than 25% by the end of the year. It currently ranks second in the mortgage finance market in terms of bookings and market share, which stood at EGP2.6 billion and 22.5% at the end of 1H24, respectively. </p><p>Tamweel Mortgage Company intends to complete the first issuance of a new multi-issue securitization bond program with a total size of about EGP5 billion.</p><p>Banque Misr signed a credit facility agreement of EGP500 million with Tanmeyah micro-finance, affiliated with <b>HRHO</b>. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government raised fuel prices 10-15% as of last Thursday.</p><p>The price of mazut for most industries increased to EGP8.5k per ton, up 13.3% from EGP7.5k previously. The government has kept mazut prices stable for electricity generation and food industries.</p><p>Foreign investments in Egypt’s t-bills stood at USD35.2 billion (EGP1.70 trillion) by the end of April, up from USD32.0 billion (EGP1.54 trillion) in March.</p><p>The government is launching an initiative to support the tourism sector with EGP50 billion. Funding should not exceed EGP1 billion for one customer with a declining 12% subsidized interest rate.</p><p>The IMF Executive Board is scheduled to discuss the third review of Egypt’s USD8 billion loan program tomorrow.</p><p>The European Investment Bank will provide EUR200 million in the coming days for the Abu Qir Metro in Alexandria as the first tranche of the total soft financing allocated to the project from four international institutions.</p><p>The government intends to establish three strategic factories in the automotive sector with investments of USD1.4 billion.</p><p>Electricity distribution companies will now be able to install coded meters in buildings illegally drawing electricity until the building either legalizes its status or demolished.</p><p><b>EAST</b> approved the sale of one of its factories, which is currently rented, to United Tobacco Company for EGP1.6 billion. </p><p>Eni will leverage Egypt’s position as a regional energy hub to export gas produced in Eni’s fields throughout the whole Eastern Mediterranean through Egyptian facilities.</p><p>Four companies have plans to pump millions of USD into oil production through well-drilling and well-rehabilitation, according to an Oil Ministry statement.</p><p>Egyptian Marketing Company for Phosphate targets increasing it production capacity to 5.5 million tons during 2024. The company has produced 2.6 million tons until the end of June 2024.</p><p>MNT-Halan has fully acquired Turkish commercial finance company Tam Finans from Actera Group. </p><p><b>COMI</b>, in collaboration with the German development agency GIZ and the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, has rolled out a new SME financing product tailored to boost sustainable development. </p><p>Beltone Mortgage, <b>BTFH</b>’s arm, has already snapped up a sizable market share, which it plans to grow to no less than 25% by the end of the year. It currently ranks second in the mortgage finance market in terms of bookings and market share, which stood at EGP2.6 billion and 22.5% at the end of 1H24, respectively. </p><p>Tamweel Mortgage Company intends to complete the first issuance of a new multi-issue securitization bond program with a total size of about EGP5 billion.</p><p>Banque Misr signed a credit facility agreement of EGP500 million with Tanmeyah micro-finance, affiliated with <b>HRHO</b>. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Finance Ministry is updating its tax policy framework so that it is more attractive to potential investors. The policy will be ready in 1Q 2025. The government expects its tax revenues to jump by around EGP 100 bn once the new policy is put in place, as a result of incorporating the informal economy and encouraging further investment. An international consortium has submitted a proposal to manage the Cairo International Financial Center (CIFC), an area of the new capital that will house f...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Finance Ministry is updating its tax policy framework so that it is more attractive to potential investors. The policy will be ready in 1Q 2025. The government expects its tax revenues to jump by around EGP 100 bn once the new policy is put in place, as a result of incorporating the informal economy and encouraging further investment.</p><p>An international consortium has submitted a proposal to manage the Cairo International Financial Center (CIFC), an area of the new capital that will house financial institutions.</p><p>The Ministry of Public Business Sector is studying an offer from an alliance of Egyptian and Emirati investors, to acquire a 25% to 30% stake in one of the companies affiliated with the Holding Company for Cotton, Spinning, Weaving and Clothing.</p><p>The UAE is also looking to set up new investment projects in Egypt via various financing methods, UAE’s ambassador to Egypt said.</p><p>Ain Sokhna Port received the seventh contracted shipment of LNG with a capacity of about 155 thousand tons, in preparation for the gasification process.</p><p>Investment and Foreign Trade Minister has proposed a number of measures to help improve Egypt’s investment climate, facilitate procedures, and boost priority sectors. </p><p>The CBE accepted bids from 32 banks for EGP 947.1 bn in fixed-rate deposits at a rate of 27.75% during its weekly fixed-rate auction.</p><p>The CBE’s net foreign assets recorded a surplus of EGP494.5 billion as of June-end, compared to EGP458.63 billion last May.</p><p>The retail tranche of <b>ACTF</b>’s IPO was 54.8x covered by the end of their subscription period yesterday. The subscription period for institutional investors wrapped up last Thursday and saw the offering 20.2x oversubscribed. </p><p>According to a report issued by Fitch Credit Rating Agency, many Gulf banks are looking for several acquisitions in the Egyptian banking sector, amid interest in other markets such as Turkey and India, supported by better growth opportunities compared to Gulf markets.</p><p>The Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy aims to add 750 megawatts of electrical capacity generated by two wind and solar energy projects by next October, with total investments amounting to USD700 million. The first project will be opened during August and is being connected to the national electricity grid. It is the first phase of a wind energy project with a capacity of 250 megawatts, implemented by a consortium of <b>ORAS</b>, Toyota, and Engie in the Gulf of Suez region near Ras Gharib. The second project is the solar energy station, which is being implemented by the Emirati company Al Nowais, with a capacity of 500 megawatts in the Kom Ombo area in Aswan Governorate, and it is scheduled to operate in October.<br/>The proportion of government transactions that are processed digitally is slated to rise from some 33% for the 2023-24 fiscal year to 37% by 2030.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Finance Ministry is updating its tax policy framework so that it is more attractive to potential investors. The policy will be ready in 1Q 2025. The government expects its tax revenues to jump by around EGP 100 bn once the new policy is put in place, as a result of incorporating the informal economy and encouraging further investment.</p><p>An international consortium has submitted a proposal to manage the Cairo International Financial Center (CIFC), an area of the new capital that will house financial institutions.</p><p>The Ministry of Public Business Sector is studying an offer from an alliance of Egyptian and Emirati investors, to acquire a 25% to 30% stake in one of the companies affiliated with the Holding Company for Cotton, Spinning, Weaving and Clothing.</p><p>The UAE is also looking to set up new investment projects in Egypt via various financing methods, UAE’s ambassador to Egypt said.</p><p>Ain Sokhna Port received the seventh contracted shipment of LNG with a capacity of about 155 thousand tons, in preparation for the gasification process.</p><p>Investment and Foreign Trade Minister has proposed a number of measures to help improve Egypt’s investment climate, facilitate procedures, and boost priority sectors. </p><p>The CBE accepted bids from 32 banks for EGP 947.1 bn in fixed-rate deposits at a rate of 27.75% during its weekly fixed-rate auction.</p><p>The CBE’s net foreign assets recorded a surplus of EGP494.5 billion as of June-end, compared to EGP458.63 billion last May.</p><p>The retail tranche of <b>ACTF</b>’s IPO was 54.8x covered by the end of their subscription period yesterday. The subscription period for institutional investors wrapped up last Thursday and saw the offering 20.2x oversubscribed. </p><p>According to a report issued by Fitch Credit Rating Agency, many Gulf banks are looking for several acquisitions in the Egyptian banking sector, amid interest in other markets such as Turkey and India, supported by better growth opportunities compared to Gulf markets.</p><p>The Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy aims to add 750 megawatts of electrical capacity generated by two wind and solar energy projects by next October, with total investments amounting to USD700 million. The first project will be opened during August and is being connected to the national electricity grid. It is the first phase of a wind energy project with a capacity of 250 megawatts, implemented by a consortium of <b>ORAS</b>, Toyota, and Engie in the Gulf of Suez region near Ras Gharib. The second project is the solar energy station, which is being implemented by the Emirati company Al Nowais, with a capacity of 500 megawatts in the Kom Ombo area in Aswan Governorate, and it is scheduled to operate in October.<br/>The proportion of government transactions that are processed digitally is slated to rise from some 33% for the 2023-24 fiscal year to 37% by 2030.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* Egypt’s external debt has decreased by 8.43% after hitting USD153.86 billion at the end of May 2024 compared to USD168.03 billion at the end of December 2023. This is mainly attributed to the waiver of UAE's deposits in the CBE, amounting to USD11 billion. Egypt's expected external debt obligations in May during the 12 months ending in May 2025 declined by about 16.7% to USD37.5 billion, compared to April's position at USD45 billion. Egypt’s foreign reserves can ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b>Egypt’s external debt has decreased by 8.43% after hitting USD153.86 billion at the end of May 2024 compared to USD168.03 billion at the end of December 2023. This is mainly attributed to the waiver of UAE&apos;s deposits in the CBE, amounting to USD11 billion.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s expected external debt obligations in May during the 12 months ending in May 2025 declined by about 16.7% to USD37.5 billion, compared to April&apos;s position at USD45 billion.</p><p>Egypt’s foreign reserves can now cover around 7.9 months of merchandise imports, “greatly exceeding internationally recognized safe levels,” a CBE source said.</p><p>US oil giant Apache has plans to expand its operations in Egypt, and boosting production over the coming period.</p><p>Energy consumption reached its highest level ever on Sunday at around 165 mn cubic meters of fuel equivalent, the Oil Ministry said.</p><p>Egypt’s wheat imports jumped 34% y-o-y in the first six and half months of 2024, rising to 7.5 mn tons, with private sector imports leading the increase.</p><p>The World Bank will discuss in September approving two programs, one of which is worth USD300 million to support the competitiveness of SMEs, and the other, worth USD250 million, for the climate-resilient agriculture program, in addition to USD500 million for the state companies reform program, which will be discussed in November.</p><p>The Chairman of the EGX revealed that work is being done to complete the registration procedures for 11 new companies, which are planned to be listed before the end of this year, 8 of which are in the main market and 3 in the small and medium enterprises market “NileX”.</p><p>Lotus for Agricultural Investments and Development has moved from the EGX’s small and medium enterprises market to the main market.</p><p><b>OLFI</b> reported outstanding 2Q24 financial results, showing:</p><p>o                 Record high net profit of EGP266 million, bringing 1H24 bottom-line to EGP 422.9 million (+99.3% YoY), on the back of the trickling down of an outstanding gross profitability in addition to FX gains of EGP30 million. This increase came despite a hike in interest expenses.</p><p>o                 OLFI is currently trading at a 2024f P/E of 5.3x.</p><p><b>OLFI</b> aims to expand into new markets, especially Russia, England, and America, during the year, additional to their current 25 export markets. Also, the company has contracted to purchase a machine for manufacturing processed cheese, to begin production early next year. In addition, the Obour Farm is still in the construction phase and expected to begin production early 2025.</p><p><b>MASR</b> signed a co-development agreement with Midar for Investment and Urban Development to co-develop a 1.0 million sqm land plot in Mostakbal City in East Cairo on a revenue-share basis, with MASR entitled to 62% of revenue as the developer and Midar entitled to 38% of revenue as the land owner. </p><p><b>PHDC </b>and Arco are co-developing Arco&apos;s 0.2 million sqm land plot in West Cairo on a revenue-share basis, with PHDC entitled to 65% of revenue.</p><p>Al Ahly CIRA, has received the greenlight from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to commence operations at the Saxony Egypt University of Applied Sciences and Technology (SEU). </p><p>Egyptian companies are racing against time for rapid transformation of ammonia production via green hydrogen and clean energy, after one of the local entities acquired export contracts for green ammonia to European market worth EUR397 million which indicates an increasing European demand.</p><p>Marriott and Reliance Egypt’s hospitality arm, Reliance Ventures, are partnering up to repurpose part of downtown’s Lazoghly complex, formerly the offices of the Interior Ministry, into a Moxy Hotel. The hotel is set to open in 2029.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b>Egypt’s external debt has decreased by 8.43% after hitting USD153.86 billion at the end of May 2024 compared to USD168.03 billion at the end of December 2023. This is mainly attributed to the waiver of UAE&apos;s deposits in the CBE, amounting to USD11 billion.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s expected external debt obligations in May during the 12 months ending in May 2025 declined by about 16.7% to USD37.5 billion, compared to April&apos;s position at USD45 billion.</p><p>Egypt’s foreign reserves can now cover around 7.9 months of merchandise imports, “greatly exceeding internationally recognized safe levels,” a CBE source said.</p><p>US oil giant Apache has plans to expand its operations in Egypt, and boosting production over the coming period.</p><p>Energy consumption reached its highest level ever on Sunday at around 165 mn cubic meters of fuel equivalent, the Oil Ministry said.</p><p>Egypt’s wheat imports jumped 34% y-o-y in the first six and half months of 2024, rising to 7.5 mn tons, with private sector imports leading the increase.</p><p>The World Bank will discuss in September approving two programs, one of which is worth USD300 million to support the competitiveness of SMEs, and the other, worth USD250 million, for the climate-resilient agriculture program, in addition to USD500 million for the state companies reform program, which will be discussed in November.</p><p>The Chairman of the EGX revealed that work is being done to complete the registration procedures for 11 new companies, which are planned to be listed before the end of this year, 8 of which are in the main market and 3 in the small and medium enterprises market “NileX”.</p><p>Lotus for Agricultural Investments and Development has moved from the EGX’s small and medium enterprises market to the main market.</p><p><b>OLFI</b> reported outstanding 2Q24 financial results, showing:</p><p>o                 Record high net profit of EGP266 million, bringing 1H24 bottom-line to EGP 422.9 million (+99.3% YoY), on the back of the trickling down of an outstanding gross profitability in addition to FX gains of EGP30 million. This increase came despite a hike in interest expenses.</p><p>o                 OLFI is currently trading at a 2024f P/E of 5.3x.</p><p><b>OLFI</b> aims to expand into new markets, especially Russia, England, and America, during the year, additional to their current 25 export markets. Also, the company has contracted to purchase a machine for manufacturing processed cheese, to begin production early next year. In addition, the Obour Farm is still in the construction phase and expected to begin production early 2025.</p><p><b>MASR</b> signed a co-development agreement with Midar for Investment and Urban Development to co-develop a 1.0 million sqm land plot in Mostakbal City in East Cairo on a revenue-share basis, with MASR entitled to 62% of revenue as the developer and Midar entitled to 38% of revenue as the land owner. </p><p><b>PHDC </b>and Arco are co-developing Arco&apos;s 0.2 million sqm land plot in West Cairo on a revenue-share basis, with PHDC entitled to 65% of revenue.</p><p>Al Ahly CIRA, has received the greenlight from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to commence operations at the Saxony Egypt University of Applied Sciences and Technology (SEU). </p><p>Egyptian companies are racing against time for rapid transformation of ammonia production via green hydrogen and clean energy, after one of the local entities acquired export contracts for green ammonia to European market worth EUR397 million which indicates an increasing European demand.</p><p>Marriott and Reliance Egypt’s hospitality arm, Reliance Ventures, are partnering up to repurpose part of downtown’s Lazoghly complex, formerly the offices of the Interior Ministry, into a Moxy Hotel. The hotel is set to open in 2029.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The IMF Executive Board has added the third review of Egypt's USD8 billion loan program — set for 29 July — back to its calendar. Egypt paid USD3 billion to the IMF in 1H2024 and intends to pay another USD257 million until the end of July. It is possible there were some malfunctions or increased pressure on the electricity grid due to the continued heatwave, which may have led to power cuts, Electricity Ministry spokesman said, as blackouts continue despite the promise of pause. COMI (FV: EGP...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The IMF Executive Board has added the third review of Egypt&apos;s USD8 billion loan program — set for 29 July — back to its calendar.</p><p>Egypt paid USD3 billion to the IMF in 1H2024 and intends to pay another USD257 million until the end of July.</p><p>It is possible there were some malfunctions or increased pressure on the electricity grid due to the continued heatwave, which may have led to power cuts, Electricity Ministry spokesman said, as blackouts continue despite the promise of pause.</p><p><b>COMI</b> (FV: EGP100, OW) recorded a strong set of results where 2Q24 net profit post-minority interest recorded EGP15,623 million (+31% q/q, +96% y/y), bringing 1H24 bottom line to EGP26,547 million (+96% y/y). <em>The stock is trading at P/E 2024 of 5.8x and P/B 2024 of 1.8x.</em></p><p>Brokerage firms looking to trade carbon certificates must have a minimum issued and paid-up capital of EGP15 million to get the greenlight from the Financial Regulatory Authority.</p><p>The Madbouly government is considering raising the price of subsidized fertilizers by 30% to EGP6,250/ton, according to local press.</p><p><b>EMFD</b> (FV: EGP6.74, OW) EGM approved the proposed acquisition of Albro North Coast for Developments and Sky Tower for Real Estate Development.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 82.6 | <em>-2.8%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 269 | <em>-6.5%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 338 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,060 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 1,000 | 0.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 126 | -0.8%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 389 | 0.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,179 | -5.6%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,295 | -5.0%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,131 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 135 | <em>0.9%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,566 | -0.8%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF Executive Board has added the third review of Egypt&apos;s USD8 billion loan program — set for 29 July — back to its calendar.</p><p>Egypt paid USD3 billion to the IMF in 1H2024 and intends to pay another USD257 million until the end of July.</p><p>It is possible there were some malfunctions or increased pressure on the electricity grid due to the continued heatwave, which may have led to power cuts, Electricity Ministry spokesman said, as blackouts continue despite the promise of pause.</p><p><b>COMI</b> (FV: EGP100, OW) recorded a strong set of results where 2Q24 net profit post-minority interest recorded EGP15,623 million (+31% q/q, +96% y/y), bringing 1H24 bottom line to EGP26,547 million (+96% y/y). <em>The stock is trading at P/E 2024 of 5.8x and P/B 2024 of 1.8x.</em></p><p>Brokerage firms looking to trade carbon certificates must have a minimum issued and paid-up capital of EGP15 million to get the greenlight from the Financial Regulatory Authority.</p><p>The Madbouly government is considering raising the price of subsidized fertilizers by 30% to EGP6,250/ton, according to local press.</p><p><b>EMFD</b> (FV: EGP6.74, OW) EGM approved the proposed acquisition of Albro North Coast for Developments and Sky Tower for Real Estate Development.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 82.6 | <em>-2.8%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 269 | <em>-6.5%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 338 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,060 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 1,000 | 0.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 126 | -0.8%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 389 | 0.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,179 | -5.6%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,295 | -5.0%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,131 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 135 | <em>0.9%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,566 | -0.8%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE's Monetary Policy Committee decided to maintain the overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate, and the rate of the main operation steady at 27.25%, 28.25%, and 27.75%, respectively. The MPC attributed the decision to the decline of the inflationary pressures. The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) saw its revenues grow 36% y-o-y to hit a record EGP8.3 billion during the fiscal year 2023-2024. Suez Canal revenues recorded USD315 million in June, dropping by 63% YoY, due to less tra...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE&apos;s Monetary Policy Committee decided to maintain the overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate, and the rate of the main operation steady at 27.25%, 28.25%, and 27.75%, respectively. The MPC attributed the decision to the decline of the inflationary pressures.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) saw its revenues grow 36% y-o-y to hit a record EGP8.3 billion during the fiscal year 2023-2024.</p><p>Suez Canal revenues recorded USD315 million in June, dropping by 63% YoY, due to less traffic on disruptions in the Red Sea.</p><p>Emirati sustainability firm Beeah plans to invest AED500 million (c. USD136 million) in Egypt’s waste management and sustainability.</p><p>The EGPC has launched a global tender to import approximately 740,000 tons of petroleum products for delivery next August.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> signed a contract to supply transformers for agricultural reclamation projects at a cost of EGP350 million.</p><p>Shareholders who subscribed to <b>Qalaa Holdings’</b> debt buyback program will start receiving their debt notes starting 1 August until 15 August.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s natural gas output stood at 4.3 bn cubic meters in May, one of the lowest levels in over six years.<br/> BP plans to invest some USD200 million to drill two new wells at its Raven natural gas field at the North Alexandria concession. </p><p>Wesson Group’s financial consultancy firm Lionsbridge is looking to set up a USD3 billion phosphoric acid production factory in the Abu Tartour port.</p><p>MNT-Halan has raised USD157.7 million in a funding round that will contribute to the company’s international expansion plans.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE&apos;s Monetary Policy Committee decided to maintain the overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate, and the rate of the main operation steady at 27.25%, 28.25%, and 27.75%, respectively. The MPC attributed the decision to the decline of the inflationary pressures.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) saw its revenues grow 36% y-o-y to hit a record EGP8.3 billion during the fiscal year 2023-2024.</p><p>Suez Canal revenues recorded USD315 million in June, dropping by 63% YoY, due to less traffic on disruptions in the Red Sea.</p><p>Emirati sustainability firm Beeah plans to invest AED500 million (c. USD136 million) in Egypt’s waste management and sustainability.</p><p>The EGPC has launched a global tender to import approximately 740,000 tons of petroleum products for delivery next August.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> signed a contract to supply transformers for agricultural reclamation projects at a cost of EGP350 million.</p><p>Shareholders who subscribed to <b>Qalaa Holdings’</b> debt buyback program will start receiving their debt notes starting 1 August until 15 August.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s natural gas output stood at 4.3 bn cubic meters in May, one of the lowest levels in over six years.<br/> BP plans to invest some USD200 million to drill two new wells at its Raven natural gas field at the North Alexandria concession. </p><p>Wesson Group’s financial consultancy firm Lionsbridge is looking to set up a USD3 billion phosphoric acid production factory in the Abu Tartour port.</p><p>MNT-Halan has raised USD157.7 million in a funding round that will contribute to the company’s international expansion plans.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>We published yesterday our earnings expectations sheet for companies under coverage in 2Q24/FY24: 1) In 2Q24, aggregated net profit is expected to increase 61% YoY and decrease 19% QoQ, 2) In FY24, aggregated net profit is expected to increase 38% YoY, 3) Stocks that are expected to witness a shift from net loss to net profit YoY in 2Q24: OIH, AMOC, CCAP, EGAL, MCQE, 4) Stocks that are expected to witness a shift from net loss to net profit YoY in FY24: ESRS, 5) Stocks that are expected to witness a spike (&gt;80%) in net profit growth YoY in 2Q24: HELI, BINV, ETRS, EGCH, ORWE, JUFO, ESRS, ORHD, AXPH, POUL, OLFI, ALCN, FWRY, CANA, EXPA, CLHO (sorted from highest rise in net profit).</p><p> Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk stated fiscal indicators in FY23-24:</p><p>–       Overall budget deficit narrowed to EGP505 billion, down 17% from the EGP610 billion recorded last year and better than previous expectations, Kouchouk added.</p><p>–       The country recorded a primary surplus of EGP857 billion, compared to EGP164 billion the year before.</p><p>–       Revenues were up 59.3% y-o-y.</p><p>–       Spending was up 37.4% y-o-y.</p><p> The government will halt the rolling blackouts starting next Sunday until mid-September, Madbouly said, adding that the state is still trying to fulfill its promise of fully hitting the brakes on its plan to reduce the electrical load by 2025.</p><p> The Prime Minister wants to see 3-4 GW-worth of renewable energy projects go live and start feeding the national grid by next summer to fill the energy supply gap.</p><p> The Cabinet will hold several meetings over the next few weeks to address issues facing private investors, particularly the state’s tax policy, to help attract more investments.</p><p> The Cabinet plans to overcome the current medicine shortage over the coming three months and is currently working to develop a plan to source 3k types of meds.</p><p> UAE-based Al Nowais&apos; AMEA Power got the greenlight from the Cabinet to expand its renewable energy projects by next summer — the expansion will see AMEA up its renewable capacity in the country by 2 GW.</p><p> Centamin plans to invest up to USD100 million in gold exploration and production operations in Egypt during the next year.</p><p> The Ministry of Supply is working on a plan to increase its strategic reserve of basic commodities to 9 months, up from 6 months.</p><p> The cabinet approved a draft decision to renew the Tax Dispute Resolution Law until January 2025. </p><p> <b>JUFO</b> plans to invest EGP309 million in 2024 to build a milk cartons production line and a juice production line with the aim of meeting the increasing demand from export markets.</p><p> According to local press, telecom companies plan to increase international call prices by 10-15%.</p><p> <b>DSCW</b> Board approved to purchase a minority stake of around 17.4% in United Dyers Company , a sister company, at a value of EGP37 million. After this transaction, DSCW will own 100% of United Dyers Company.</p><p> The Alexandria Port Authority is set to award the 30-year contract to build, manage, and operate a 300k sqm dry bulk terminal in El Dekheila Port to a consortium of three local firms, according to local media. The consortium will invest some USD50 million in the first phase of the project. The contract is currently under review.</p><p> <b>HRHO</b> Financial Solutions is preparing to issue corporate bonds worth EGP1.5 billion during August to support the company’s financing portfolio and meet the growing demand for financing.</p><p> Banque Misr is considering increasing the size of its real estate fund to EGP1 billion from a current EGP600 million.</p><p> The Central Bank of Egypt signed an MoU with the French Development Agency, launching a new sustainable financing initiative. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We published yesterday our earnings expectations sheet for companies under coverage in 2Q24/FY24: 1) In 2Q24, aggregated net profit is expected to increase 61% YoY and decrease 19% QoQ, 2) In FY24, aggregated net profit is expected to increase 38% YoY, 3) Stocks that are expected to witness a shift from net loss to net profit YoY in 2Q24: OIH, AMOC, CCAP, EGAL, MCQE, 4) Stocks that are expected to witness a shift from net loss to net profit YoY in FY24: ESRS, 5) Stocks that are expected to witness a spike (&gt;80%) in net profit growth YoY in 2Q24: HELI, BINV, ETRS, EGCH, ORWE, JUFO, ESRS, ORHD, AXPH, POUL, OLFI, ALCN, FWRY, CANA, EXPA, CLHO (sorted from highest rise in net profit).</p><p> Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk stated fiscal indicators in FY23-24:</p><p>–       Overall budget deficit narrowed to EGP505 billion, down 17% from the EGP610 billion recorded last year and better than previous expectations, Kouchouk added.</p><p>–       The country recorded a primary surplus of EGP857 billion, compared to EGP164 billion the year before.</p><p>–       Revenues were up 59.3% y-o-y.</p><p>–       Spending was up 37.4% y-o-y.</p><p> The government will halt the rolling blackouts starting next Sunday until mid-September, Madbouly said, adding that the state is still trying to fulfill its promise of fully hitting the brakes on its plan to reduce the electrical load by 2025.</p><p> The Prime Minister wants to see 3-4 GW-worth of renewable energy projects go live and start feeding the national grid by next summer to fill the energy supply gap.</p><p> The Cabinet will hold several meetings over the next few weeks to address issues facing private investors, particularly the state’s tax policy, to help attract more investments.</p><p> The Cabinet plans to overcome the current medicine shortage over the coming three months and is currently working to develop a plan to source 3k types of meds.</p><p> UAE-based Al Nowais&apos; AMEA Power got the greenlight from the Cabinet to expand its renewable energy projects by next summer — the expansion will see AMEA up its renewable capacity in the country by 2 GW.</p><p> Centamin plans to invest up to USD100 million in gold exploration and production operations in Egypt during the next year.</p><p> The Ministry of Supply is working on a plan to increase its strategic reserve of basic commodities to 9 months, up from 6 months.</p><p> The cabinet approved a draft decision to renew the Tax Dispute Resolution Law until January 2025. </p><p> <b>JUFO</b> plans to invest EGP309 million in 2024 to build a milk cartons production line and a juice production line with the aim of meeting the increasing demand from export markets.</p><p> According to local press, telecom companies plan to increase international call prices by 10-15%.</p><p> <b>DSCW</b> Board approved to purchase a minority stake of around 17.4% in United Dyers Company , a sister company, at a value of EGP37 million. After this transaction, DSCW will own 100% of United Dyers Company.</p><p> The Alexandria Port Authority is set to award the 30-year contract to build, manage, and operate a 300k sqm dry bulk terminal in El Dekheila Port to a consortium of three local firms, according to local media. The consortium will invest some USD50 million in the first phase of the project. The contract is currently under review.</p><p> <b>HRHO</b> Financial Solutions is preparing to issue corporate bonds worth EGP1.5 billion during August to support the company’s financing portfolio and meet the growing demand for financing.</p><p> Banque Misr is considering increasing the size of its real estate fund to EGP1 billion from a current EGP600 million.</p><p> The Central Bank of Egypt signed an MoU with the French Development Agency, launching a new sustainable financing initiative. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* The MPC will meet tomorrow to decide on key interested rates.  In general, we believe the inflation outlook underscores a disinflation view that supports easing to kick off by 2024-end, or – more conservatively – by 1Q2025. We believe the CBE might prefer to keep rates unchanged in its upcoming meeting tomorrow.  The IMF has revised down its projection for Egypt’s real GDP growth by 0.3% in FY2023/2024 and the current FY2024/2025 to 2.7% and 4.1% percen...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b>The MPC will meet tomorrow to decide on key interested rates.  In general, we believe the inflation outlook underscores a disinflation view that supports easing to kick off by 2024-end, or – more conservatively – by 1Q2025. We believe the CBE might prefer to keep rates unchanged in its upcoming meeting tomorrow. </p><p>The IMF has revised down its projection for Egypt’s real GDP growth by 0.3% in FY2023/2024 and the current FY2024/2025 to 2.7% and 4.1% percent, respectively</p><p>Egypt&apos;s trade deficit decreased by 2.5% YoY in April, recording about USD2.7 billion.</p><p>State-owned Shalateen Mineral Resources Company wants to deliver 1.2 tons of gold — worth EGP 2.6 bn — to the CBE, that would mark a 60% y-o-y increase.</p><p>Newmont — the world’s largest gold miner — is mulling entry into the Egyptian market, a government official said. Pending parliamentary approval.</p><p>Gov’t to clear USD 3.2 bn worth of arrears to foreign oil and gas companies operating in the country during the current fiscal year over three installments, an unnamed government official said. The first installment — of around USD 1.2 bn — is scheduled for October. </p><p>The Suez Canal Authority is looking to sell a stake in its Canal Company for Mooring and Lights (CCML) in an IPO on the EGX early 2025, SCA boss Osama Rabie said.</p><p>The CBE accepted bids from 32 banks for EGP 1.1 tn in fixed-rate deposits at a rate of 27.75% during its weekly fixed-rate auction.</p><p>Medical supplies are being released from ports after the central bank made the required FX available for importers. The supplies have been held at the ports since May.</p><p>Egypt, Jordan are in discussions over doubling the capacity of their electricity line to 1.1 GW and then doubling it again to 2 GW at a later stage, Jordanian Energy Minister said.</p><p>The Oil Ministry is working on a digital platform for mining investments as part of its efforts to create a more attractive investment platform for the mining sector, Oil Minister said.</p><p><b>ACTF</b> private placement increased to 6.6 times by the end of yesterday. The public and private offering of ACTF started on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. The public offering is scheduled to end on July 23, and the private offering on the 18th.</p><p>FABMisr is planning to launch its consumer finance arm with a capital of EGP75 mn once it receives the approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority. The bank’s new arm will likely begin operation in 4Q24.</p><p>State-owned pharma manufacturer HoldiPharma is reportedly looking to appoint an investment bank to promote and manage the offering of its subsidiary Misr Pharma to a strategic investor.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b>The MPC will meet tomorrow to decide on key interested rates.  In general, we believe the inflation outlook underscores a disinflation view that supports easing to kick off by 2024-end, or – more conservatively – by 1Q2025. We believe the CBE might prefer to keep rates unchanged in its upcoming meeting tomorrow. </p><p>The IMF has revised down its projection for Egypt’s real GDP growth by 0.3% in FY2023/2024 and the current FY2024/2025 to 2.7% and 4.1% percent, respectively</p><p>Egypt&apos;s trade deficit decreased by 2.5% YoY in April, recording about USD2.7 billion.</p><p>State-owned Shalateen Mineral Resources Company wants to deliver 1.2 tons of gold — worth EGP 2.6 bn — to the CBE, that would mark a 60% y-o-y increase.</p><p>Newmont — the world’s largest gold miner — is mulling entry into the Egyptian market, a government official said. Pending parliamentary approval.</p><p>Gov’t to clear USD 3.2 bn worth of arrears to foreign oil and gas companies operating in the country during the current fiscal year over three installments, an unnamed government official said. The first installment — of around USD 1.2 bn — is scheduled for October. </p><p>The Suez Canal Authority is looking to sell a stake in its Canal Company for Mooring and Lights (CCML) in an IPO on the EGX early 2025, SCA boss Osama Rabie said.</p><p>The CBE accepted bids from 32 banks for EGP 1.1 tn in fixed-rate deposits at a rate of 27.75% during its weekly fixed-rate auction.</p><p>Medical supplies are being released from ports after the central bank made the required FX available for importers. The supplies have been held at the ports since May.</p><p>Egypt, Jordan are in discussions over doubling the capacity of their electricity line to 1.1 GW and then doubling it again to 2 GW at a later stage, Jordanian Energy Minister said.</p><p>The Oil Ministry is working on a digital platform for mining investments as part of its efforts to create a more attractive investment platform for the mining sector, Oil Minister said.</p><p><b>ACTF</b> private placement increased to 6.6 times by the end of yesterday. The public and private offering of ACTF started on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. The public offering is scheduled to end on July 23, and the private offering on the 18th.</p><p>FABMisr is planning to launch its consumer finance arm with a capital of EGP75 mn once it receives the approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority. The bank’s new arm will likely begin operation in 4Q24.</p><p>State-owned pharma manufacturer HoldiPharma is reportedly looking to appoint an investment bank to promote and manage the offering of its subsidiary Misr Pharma to a strategic investor.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The IMF is in discussions with the new cabinet over its policy and goals for the coming three years, these talks should wrap up next week.  The Oil Ministry is set to receive two LNG shipments within the coming ten days. Suez Canal revenues fell 23% y-o-y during the fiscal year 2023-2024 to record USD7.2 bn. Egypt and Saudi Arabia have completed 60% of the electrical interconnection project between the two countries, and the first phase of operation is scheduled to begin in July 2025, at...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The IMF is in discussions with the new cabinet over its policy and goals for the coming three years, these talks should wrap up next week. </p><p>The Oil Ministry is set to receive two LNG shipments within the coming ten days.</p><p>Suez Canal revenues fell 23% y-o-y during the fiscal year 2023-2024 to record USD7.2 bn.</p><p>Egypt and Saudi Arabia have completed 60% of the electrical interconnection project between the two countries, and the first phase of operation is scheduled to begin in July 2025, at a cost of USD1.8 bn.</p><p>The real estate tax revenues from buildings recorded EGP7.0 bn during 2023/24, compared to EGP5.9 bn in 2022/23.</p><p>Some 73k families were added to the Takaful and Karama social safety program in July. The program currently includes around 5.2 mn families — 21 mn citizens.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> announced a new partnership with Nokia to bring 5G technology to Egypt. Deployment will take place later this year.</p><p><b>MOIL</b> posted its consolidated financial results for the year ended 31 March 2024 with net profit more than doubled to USD20.4 million up from USD8.1 million a year ago. </p><p>Informed sources expect the government to move the price of subsidized fertilizers, early next year, to range between 8-10k per ton up from the current 5k per ton. </p><p><b>ALCN</b> will carry out a three-phase development plan put forward by a global consultant to help it improve operations and increase competitiveness. The development plan will take place over the course of five years.</p><p><b>GBCO</b>, Nissan and General Motors have registered in the National Automotive Industry Development Program (AIDP), which is scheduled to be implemented during the upcoming period.</p><p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has given the final approval for the Unified Insurance Law, which will draw up new, comprehensive rules for regulating the insurance industry and widen compulsory coverage. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF is in discussions with the new cabinet over its policy and goals for the coming three years, these talks should wrap up next week. </p><p>The Oil Ministry is set to receive two LNG shipments within the coming ten days.</p><p>Suez Canal revenues fell 23% y-o-y during the fiscal year 2023-2024 to record USD7.2 bn.</p><p>Egypt and Saudi Arabia have completed 60% of the electrical interconnection project between the two countries, and the first phase of operation is scheduled to begin in July 2025, at a cost of USD1.8 bn.</p><p>The real estate tax revenues from buildings recorded EGP7.0 bn during 2023/24, compared to EGP5.9 bn in 2022/23.</p><p>Some 73k families were added to the Takaful and Karama social safety program in July. The program currently includes around 5.2 mn families — 21 mn citizens.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> announced a new partnership with Nokia to bring 5G technology to Egypt. Deployment will take place later this year.</p><p><b>MOIL</b> posted its consolidated financial results for the year ended 31 March 2024 with net profit more than doubled to USD20.4 million up from USD8.1 million a year ago. </p><p>Informed sources expect the government to move the price of subsidized fertilizers, early next year, to range between 8-10k per ton up from the current 5k per ton. </p><p><b>ALCN</b> will carry out a three-phase development plan put forward by a global consultant to help it improve operations and increase competitiveness. The development plan will take place over the course of five years.</p><p><b>GBCO</b>, Nissan and General Motors have registered in the National Automotive Industry Development Program (AIDP), which is scheduled to be implemented during the upcoming period.</p><p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has given the final approval for the Unified Insurance Law, which will draw up new, comprehensive rules for regulating the insurance industry and widen compulsory coverage. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Oil Ministry is studying the possibility of leasing another floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) in Ain Sokhna to meet the need for additional quantities of natural gas.</p><p>The Oil Ministry aims to drill 110 exploratory wells for gas and oil, with a total investment of USD1.2 billion during FY 2024/25. It is also planning to drill 586 exploratory wells for gas and oil, with a total investment of USD7.2 billion until 2030.</p><p>EGPC contracted to import fuel shipments of diesel and butane in quantities approaching 550k tons to be delivered this month, a government official said, adding that the contracted diesel shipments amount to about 380k tons to meet the market&apos;s needs.</p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) has requested the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) to allocate plots of land for the establishment of three new investment zones.</p><p>China’s Zhejiang Hengsheng Dyeing and Finishing Company has laid the foundation stone for its dyeing, processing, and textile manufacturing project in the Suez Canal Economic Zone’s West Qantara Industrial Zone, with investments amounting to USD 70 mn.</p><p>Minister Moustafa Madbouly issued a directive forming the Economic Ministerial Group. Headed by Madbouly, the group will include Central Bank Governor Hassan Abdalla, Planning and Economic Development Minister Rania Al Mashat, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk — who will serve as the group’s spokesperson — Supply Minister Sherif Farouk, and Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Hassan El Khatib.</p><p>Gold production was up nearly 16.5% y-o-y to 559k oz in the last fiscal year.</p><p>The government intends to expand the “golden license” system, to be available for the first time to large projects working in agricultural exports, alongside their industrial counterparts.</p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plans to provide financing worth USD705 million into a number of Egyptian banks during 2H2024.</p><p>The Egyptian Stock Exchange issued rules for trading carbon emissions reduction certificates and futures contracts for the first time.</p><p><b>EAST</b> raised prices of its first segment by EGP0.22, bringing the pack price to EGP34.72, which corresponds to the maximum price limit set for this segment.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) and <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) signed the contract to co-develop HELI’s 491 feddan land plot in New Heliopolis. </p><p><b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP44.88, EW) announced that its sister company, El Sewedy Cables Qatar, has signed an EPC contract with KAHRAMAA Qatar Power Transmission System Expansion to supply and install 132kV power cables for Strategic Projects over three years with a value exceeding QAR1 billion (c. USD270 million). </p><p>A number of cement companies have addressed the Egyptian Competition Authority to request an extension of the decision to reduce production for an additional year, with the aim of helping companies deal with the shrinking demand in light of the decline in individual construction activities.</p><p><b>ACDIMA</b> revealed that EIPICO 3 operations are expected to commence by the end of this year with investments reaching EGP5 billion post devaluation (compared to a previous estimate of EGP2.7 billion). Fifteen molecules have been registered so far.<b><br/> <br/> Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p><b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/>Brent, USD/bbl | 85.0 | <em>-1.7%</em><br/>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 287.1 | <em>-4.1%</em><br/>Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 337.5 | 0.0%<br/>Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,060.0 | 1.0%<br/>Polypropylene, USD/ton | 1,000.0 | 0.5%<br/>Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 127.3 | -1.3%<br/>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 386.5 | 0.0%<br/>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,415.9 | -2.5%<br/> Eyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,132.0 | <em>0.9%</em><br/> Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 133.9 | <em>-1.4%</em><br/>SMP, USD/MT | 2,586.0 | 0.0%</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Annual urban inflation cooled for the fourth consecutive month, registering 27.5% YoY in June, down from 28.1% YoY in May. The new government explained detailed plans for its three-year term. Goals include: Private investments to make up 51% of total investments in Egypt by the fiscal year 2026-2027 and 70% by 2030. Cabinet aims to reduce the unemployment rate to 6.5% by FY2026-27 and to 6.1% by 2030.Cabinet has revised downwards its tourism target and now expects to welcome 25 million t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Annual urban inflation cooled for the fourth consecutive month, registering 27.5% YoY in June, down from 28.1% YoY in May.</p><p>The new government explained detailed plans for its three-year term. Goals include:</p><ul><li>Private investments to make up 51% of total investments in Egypt by the fiscal year 2026-2027 and 70% by 2030. </li><li>Cabinet aims to reduce the unemployment rate to 6.5% by FY2026-27 and to 6.1% by 2030.</li><li>Cabinet has revised downwards its tourism target and now expects to welcome 25 million tourists annually by 2030, down from a previously-set goal of hitting 30 million tourists by 2028.</li><li>The government aims to expand health insurance coverage to reach 85% of the population by 2026-2027 and have local pharma production meet 94% of local market needs.</li><li>Raise growth rates during the fiscal year 2026-2027 to 5.5%, up from the target of 4.2% for the current fiscal year.</li></ul><p>The government plan document also estimated the value of the proceeds of the first and second phases of the government IPO program at USD5.8 billion.</p><p>Italian Energy giant Eni plans to drill two new wells in the Zohr field in 2H2025 with investments of USD160 million.</p><p>According to a member of the Egyptian Federation of Tourism Chambers, Egypt’s general revenue from tourism amounted to USD6.6 billion in 1H2024, as the number of tourists arriving to Egypt reached 7 million tourists.</p><p>The EU Ambassador to Egypt said that it is likely that the disbursement of the financing packages related to the strategic partnership between Egypt and the EU will begin during the fall semester.</p><p>The government&apos;s work program reportedly revealed its intention to allocate the equivalent of 1% of GDP from the proceeds of the government IPO and divestment program to reduce government debt.</p><p>UAE-based Al Nowais’ AMEA Power is looking to up its investments in Egypt and set up 2.5 GW-worth of solar and wind projects, according to a statement. </p><p>The IMF Executive Board has pushed back the third review of our USD8 billion loan program to 29 July to “finalize some details”.</p><p>The Minister of Finance confirmed the disbursement of about EGP3 billion by the end of this week in Phase 7 of the immediate cash payment initiative for exporters.</p><p>We updated our FV for <b>ESRS</b> to EGP120.21/share, up from EGP97.02/share, and maintain our Overweight recommendation. <em>ESRS is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 5.0x and EV/EBITDA of 3.4x. </em></p><p>Abu Dhabi-based Electra Investment Holding now holds a 20.0% stake in <b>SWDY</b>.</p><p>Germany, through its H2Global hydrogen initiative, inked a 20-year, EUR397 million green ammonia offtake agreement with UAE-based renewables player Fertiglobe. Fertiglobe’s green hydrogen partnership with <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP344.18, OW), Scatec, the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE), and the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company will provide the green hydrogen needed for Fertiglobe to produce green ammonia at its ammonia plants.</p><p><b>TALM</b> reported 9M23/24 results where net profit recorded EGP613 million (+78% YoY).</p><p>BPE Partners is eyeing two investments worth a combined c. EGP400.0 million in the local market.  </p><p><b>BTFH</b> is planning to add 6 new investment funds to its current 17 funds. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Annual urban inflation cooled for the fourth consecutive month, registering 27.5% YoY in June, down from 28.1% YoY in May.</p><p>The new government explained detailed plans for its three-year term. Goals include:</p><ul><li>Private investments to make up 51% of total investments in Egypt by the fiscal year 2026-2027 and 70% by 2030. </li><li>Cabinet aims to reduce the unemployment rate to 6.5% by FY2026-27 and to 6.1% by 2030.</li><li>Cabinet has revised downwards its tourism target and now expects to welcome 25 million tourists annually by 2030, down from a previously-set goal of hitting 30 million tourists by 2028.</li><li>The government aims to expand health insurance coverage to reach 85% of the population by 2026-2027 and have local pharma production meet 94% of local market needs.</li><li>Raise growth rates during the fiscal year 2026-2027 to 5.5%, up from the target of 4.2% for the current fiscal year.</li></ul><p>The government plan document also estimated the value of the proceeds of the first and second phases of the government IPO program at USD5.8 billion.</p><p>Italian Energy giant Eni plans to drill two new wells in the Zohr field in 2H2025 with investments of USD160 million.</p><p>According to a member of the Egyptian Federation of Tourism Chambers, Egypt’s general revenue from tourism amounted to USD6.6 billion in 1H2024, as the number of tourists arriving to Egypt reached 7 million tourists.</p><p>The EU Ambassador to Egypt said that it is likely that the disbursement of the financing packages related to the strategic partnership between Egypt and the EU will begin during the fall semester.</p><p>The government&apos;s work program reportedly revealed its intention to allocate the equivalent of 1% of GDP from the proceeds of the government IPO and divestment program to reduce government debt.</p><p>UAE-based Al Nowais’ AMEA Power is looking to up its investments in Egypt and set up 2.5 GW-worth of solar and wind projects, according to a statement. </p><p>The IMF Executive Board has pushed back the third review of our USD8 billion loan program to 29 July to “finalize some details”.</p><p>The Minister of Finance confirmed the disbursement of about EGP3 billion by the end of this week in Phase 7 of the immediate cash payment initiative for exporters.</p><p>We updated our FV for <b>ESRS</b> to EGP120.21/share, up from EGP97.02/share, and maintain our Overweight recommendation. <em>ESRS is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 5.0x and EV/EBITDA of 3.4x. </em></p><p>Abu Dhabi-based Electra Investment Holding now holds a 20.0% stake in <b>SWDY</b>.</p><p>Germany, through its H2Global hydrogen initiative, inked a 20-year, EUR397 million green ammonia offtake agreement with UAE-based renewables player Fertiglobe. Fertiglobe’s green hydrogen partnership with <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP344.18, OW), Scatec, the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE), and the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company will provide the green hydrogen needed for Fertiglobe to produce green ammonia at its ammonia plants.</p><p><b>TALM</b> reported 9M23/24 results where net profit recorded EGP613 million (+78% YoY).</p><p>BPE Partners is eyeing two investments worth a combined c. EGP400.0 million in the local market.  </p><p><b>BTFH</b> is planning to add 6 new investment funds to its current 17 funds. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The IMF's board will meet to discuss the staff-level agreement-approved third review of Egypt's USD 8 bn loan program on 29 July, after initially being penciled in for today. An anonymous senior government official said that the delay stems from Egypt “not meeting some conditions.” However, the source clarified that these were “simple procedures by the Fund that will be clarified soon. The Chairman of the General Investment Authority, revealed that Egypt aims to attract USD20 billion in priva...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The IMF&apos;s board will meet to discuss the staff-level agreement-approved third review of Egypt&apos;s USD 8 bn loan program on 29 July, after initially being penciled in for today. An anonymous senior government official said that the delay stems from Egypt “not meeting some conditions.” However, the source clarified that these were “simple procedures by the Fund that will be clarified soon.</p><p>The Chairman of the General Investment Authority, revealed that Egypt aims to attract USD20 billion in private investments during the current fiscal year 2024-25.</p><p>Prime Minister gave directives to form two specialized ministerial groups aimed at enhancing human and industrial development. </p><p>Prime Minister said that the government has developed a plan to schedule the remaining foreign oil companies &apos;arrears within a month. He added that Egypt has paid between 20 and 25% of the arrears recently.</p><p>The cabinet gave preliminary approval to five new petroleum projects to be carried out by the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), and a number of international and local companies with investments totaling USD 200 mn.</p><p>Two solar power projects will begin feeding the national grid with 700 MW of power by the end of August.</p><p>Prime Minister stated that the government will gradually raise electricity prices over the course of a year and a half to shrink the very large gap between cost and price, to reduce the amount of subsidies the government bears. An agreement with pharmaceutical companies in the private sector was also confirmed, moving drug prices through the Pharmaceutical Authority, due to the increase in the price of imported raw material.</p><p>UAE-based KSH and the local Safwat Kaliouby Group (SKG) will develop a 20k sqm plot in Giza’s Tanash area overlooking El Warraq Island with EGP 24 bn (c. USD 500 mn) in investments. The project will see the construction of three mixed-use towers and a five-star hotel over a four-year period.</p><p>Prime Minister has instructed that load shedding be temporarily paused as “experiments” in order to gauge daily energy needs “under normal conditions,”. The move comes ahead of the government’s plan to suspend power cuts for the summer months starting from the third week of July.</p><p>The cabinet approved an agreement to eliminate dual taxation between Egypt and Oman and crack down on tax evasion. The agreement was first inked during an Egyptian-Omani business forum in May 2023 and ratified by the Omani Sultan the following month.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> reported its consolidated results for 1Q24 with net attributable income coming in at EGP910 million, 12% lower QoQ, and reversing 1Q23 loss of EGP1.7 billion. ESRS is trading at FY24e PE of 3.1x.</p><p>We downgrade our FV for <b>EGCH</b> to EGP7.67/ share from EGP8.25/share, and maintain our Underweight recommendation for the stock. EGCH is currently trading at a FY24/25e PE of 10.5x.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) achieved massive YTD sales of EGP340.0 billion, up 623.4% y/y. Sales performance was driven by the newly launched SouthMed project which generated sales of EGP200.0 billion in just six working days since bookings opened. Sales performance was also supported by Banan which generated sales of around EGP40.0 billion.</p><p>Drug prices will be gradually raised until the end of the year in agreement with companies to resolve drug shortage.</p><p><b>CIRA</b> will complete the third and final issuance of its securitization bond program, worth EGP500 million, by 4Q24.</p><p>The Saudi Egyptian Investment Company (SEIC) should conclude its due diligence on <b>CIRA</b> by the end of August.<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF&apos;s board will meet to discuss the staff-level agreement-approved third review of Egypt&apos;s USD 8 bn loan program on 29 July, after initially being penciled in for today. An anonymous senior government official said that the delay stems from Egypt “not meeting some conditions.” However, the source clarified that these were “simple procedures by the Fund that will be clarified soon.</p><p>The Chairman of the General Investment Authority, revealed that Egypt aims to attract USD20 billion in private investments during the current fiscal year 2024-25.</p><p>Prime Minister gave directives to form two specialized ministerial groups aimed at enhancing human and industrial development. </p><p>Prime Minister said that the government has developed a plan to schedule the remaining foreign oil companies &apos;arrears within a month. He added that Egypt has paid between 20 and 25% of the arrears recently.</p><p>The cabinet gave preliminary approval to five new petroleum projects to be carried out by the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), and a number of international and local companies with investments totaling USD 200 mn.</p><p>Two solar power projects will begin feeding the national grid with 700 MW of power by the end of August.</p><p>Prime Minister stated that the government will gradually raise electricity prices over the course of a year and a half to shrink the very large gap between cost and price, to reduce the amount of subsidies the government bears. An agreement with pharmaceutical companies in the private sector was also confirmed, moving drug prices through the Pharmaceutical Authority, due to the increase in the price of imported raw material.</p><p>UAE-based KSH and the local Safwat Kaliouby Group (SKG) will develop a 20k sqm plot in Giza’s Tanash area overlooking El Warraq Island with EGP 24 bn (c. USD 500 mn) in investments. The project will see the construction of three mixed-use towers and a five-star hotel over a four-year period.</p><p>Prime Minister has instructed that load shedding be temporarily paused as “experiments” in order to gauge daily energy needs “under normal conditions,”. The move comes ahead of the government’s plan to suspend power cuts for the summer months starting from the third week of July.</p><p>The cabinet approved an agreement to eliminate dual taxation between Egypt and Oman and crack down on tax evasion. The agreement was first inked during an Egyptian-Omani business forum in May 2023 and ratified by the Omani Sultan the following month.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> reported its consolidated results for 1Q24 with net attributable income coming in at EGP910 million, 12% lower QoQ, and reversing 1Q23 loss of EGP1.7 billion. ESRS is trading at FY24e PE of 3.1x.</p><p>We downgrade our FV for <b>EGCH</b> to EGP7.67/ share from EGP8.25/share, and maintain our Underweight recommendation for the stock. EGCH is currently trading at a FY24/25e PE of 10.5x.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) achieved massive YTD sales of EGP340.0 billion, up 623.4% y/y. Sales performance was driven by the newly launched SouthMed project which generated sales of EGP200.0 billion in just six working days since bookings opened. Sales performance was also supported by Banan which generated sales of around EGP40.0 billion.</p><p>Drug prices will be gradually raised until the end of the year in agreement with companies to resolve drug shortage.</p><p><b>CIRA</b> will complete the third and final issuance of its securitization bond program, worth EGP500 million, by 4Q24.</p><p>The Saudi Egyptian Investment Company (SEIC) should conclude its due diligence on <b>CIRA</b> by the end of August.<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Minister Moustafa Madbouly delivered his new government’s policy statement to the House of Representatives yesterday and delivered a speech to take MPs through the new government’s agenda over the next three years. Main points included (1) an average of 5% growth throughout the entire three-year period, (2) Private investment should make up 60-65% of total investment by 2030, (3) increasing  FDI coming into the country by 14% every year, (4) Increasing the contribution of the industrial,...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Minister Moustafa Madbouly delivered his new government’s policy statement to the House of Representatives yesterday and delivered a speech to take MPs through the new government’s agenda over the next three years. Main points included (1) an average of 5% growth throughout the entire three-year period, (2) Private investment should make up 60-65% of total investment by 2030, (3) increasing  FDI coming into the country by 14% every year, (4) Increasing the contribution of the industrial, agricultural, communications, and information technology sectors to account for 38% of GDP by the fiscal year ending in 2027, (5) increasing public revenues by 16% every year until the fiscal year ending in 2027.</p><p>The CBE has released the Balance of Payment (BoP)&apos;s performance report for 9M2023/24. Key points are: The overall BoP recorded a surplus of USD4.1 bn during 9M FY 2023-24, a significant increase from the USD 281.9 mn surplus recorded in the same period in the last fiscal year.</p><ul><li>Egypt&apos;s current account deficit has widened by 225% y-o-y to USD17.1 bn in the first nine months of FY 2023-24, up from USD5.3 bn in the same period in the last fiscal year.</li></ul><ol><li>The oil trade balance recorded a USD5.1 bn deficit, compared to a USD1.7 bn surplus in the same period a year ago.</li><li>The non-oil trade deficit improved by USD1.5 bn to USD23.7 bn.</li><li>Suez Canal transit receipts fell 7.4% y-o-y to USD5.8 bn, with a sharp 57.2% y-o-y drop in the third quarter of the fiscal year after Houthi attacks on vessels passing the waterway started to pick up.</li><li>Remittances from Egyptians abroad decreased by 17.1% y-o-y to USD14.5 bn during the nine-month period, especially that the EGP flotation didn&apos;t take place until early March.</li><li>Tourism revenues increased by 5.3% y-o-y to USD10.9 bn, up from USD10.3 bn.</li></ol><ul><li>As for the Financial Account:</li></ul><ol><li>Net FDI inflows tripled y-o-y to USD23.7 bn, up from USD7.9 bn in the same period a year prior. The lion’s share of the inflows came in the third quarter of the fiscal year, where Ras El Hekma agreement was made.</li><li>Net portfolio inflows recorded USD14.6 bn in portfolio investments in 9M FY 2024-25, compared to a net outflow of USD3.4 bn in the previous year.</li></ol><p>Remittances from Egyptians working abroad increased in May to about USD2.7 billion, a growth of 74% y-o-y.</p><p>The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development allocated a soft loan of USD144 million to contribute to the development, modernization and duplication of the “Bashteel - Al Ittihad - Itay El Baroud - Al Nahda” railway line.</p><p> The Ministries of Industry and Transport are preparing to launch a global promotional campaign to exploit an area of 5 square kilometers of land and logistics areas behind the docks of Sokhna Port, to build a group strategic factories. <br/><br/><b>QNBE</b> recorded, a lower, but still strong 2Q24 net profit post-minority interest of EGP6,699 million (-5% q/q, +70% y/y) broadly in line with expectations, bringing 1H24 net profit to EGP13,742 million (+59% y/y). We remind you that QNBE is among our tier II top picks for 2024. The stock is currently trading at 2024 P/E of 2.9x. </p><p>Banque du Caire has filed a request with the EGX to raise its authorized capital to EGP50 bn from EGP20 bn. The bank also wants to increase its issued and paid-up capital to EGP19 bn from EGP10 bn.</p><p>The subscription period of <b>ACTF</b> (Act Financial) for retail investors is set to take place between 9-23 July, while institutional investors between 9-18 July. </p><p><b>SWDY</b> shareholders have put sell orders of a total of 427.7 million shares — around 20% of the company — to Electra Investment Holding in response to the latter’s offer, whose validity ended yesterday. The voluntary offer submitted by Electra in May targeted a 15-24.5% stake in SWDY, which is over 76% collectively owned by the Elsewedy family.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Minister Moustafa Madbouly delivered his new government’s policy statement to the House of Representatives yesterday and delivered a speech to take MPs through the new government’s agenda over the next three years. Main points included (1) an average of 5% growth throughout the entire three-year period, (2) Private investment should make up 60-65% of total investment by 2030, (3) increasing  FDI coming into the country by 14% every year, (4) Increasing the contribution of the industrial, agricultural, communications, and information technology sectors to account for 38% of GDP by the fiscal year ending in 2027, (5) increasing public revenues by 16% every year until the fiscal year ending in 2027.</p><p>The CBE has released the Balance of Payment (BoP)&apos;s performance report for 9M2023/24. Key points are: The overall BoP recorded a surplus of USD4.1 bn during 9M FY 2023-24, a significant increase from the USD 281.9 mn surplus recorded in the same period in the last fiscal year.</p><ul><li>Egypt&apos;s current account deficit has widened by 225% y-o-y to USD17.1 bn in the first nine months of FY 2023-24, up from USD5.3 bn in the same period in the last fiscal year.</li></ul><ol><li>The oil trade balance recorded a USD5.1 bn deficit, compared to a USD1.7 bn surplus in the same period a year ago.</li><li>The non-oil trade deficit improved by USD1.5 bn to USD23.7 bn.</li><li>Suez Canal transit receipts fell 7.4% y-o-y to USD5.8 bn, with a sharp 57.2% y-o-y drop in the third quarter of the fiscal year after Houthi attacks on vessels passing the waterway started to pick up.</li><li>Remittances from Egyptians abroad decreased by 17.1% y-o-y to USD14.5 bn during the nine-month period, especially that the EGP flotation didn&apos;t take place until early March.</li><li>Tourism revenues increased by 5.3% y-o-y to USD10.9 bn, up from USD10.3 bn.</li></ol><ul><li>As for the Financial Account:</li></ul><ol><li>Net FDI inflows tripled y-o-y to USD23.7 bn, up from USD7.9 bn in the same period a year prior. The lion’s share of the inflows came in the third quarter of the fiscal year, where Ras El Hekma agreement was made.</li><li>Net portfolio inflows recorded USD14.6 bn in portfolio investments in 9M FY 2024-25, compared to a net outflow of USD3.4 bn in the previous year.</li></ol><p>Remittances from Egyptians working abroad increased in May to about USD2.7 billion, a growth of 74% y-o-y.</p><p>The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development allocated a soft loan of USD144 million to contribute to the development, modernization and duplication of the “Bashteel - Al Ittihad - Itay El Baroud - Al Nahda” railway line.</p><p> The Ministries of Industry and Transport are preparing to launch a global promotional campaign to exploit an area of 5 square kilometers of land and logistics areas behind the docks of Sokhna Port, to build a group strategic factories. <br/><br/><b>QNBE</b> recorded, a lower, but still strong 2Q24 net profit post-minority interest of EGP6,699 million (-5% q/q, +70% y/y) broadly in line with expectations, bringing 1H24 net profit to EGP13,742 million (+59% y/y). We remind you that QNBE is among our tier II top picks for 2024. The stock is currently trading at 2024 P/E of 2.9x. </p><p>Banque du Caire has filed a request with the EGX to raise its authorized capital to EGP50 bn from EGP20 bn. The bank also wants to increase its issued and paid-up capital to EGP19 bn from EGP10 bn.</p><p>The subscription period of <b>ACTF</b> (Act Financial) for retail investors is set to take place between 9-23 July, while institutional investors between 9-18 July. </p><p><b>SWDY</b> shareholders have put sell orders of a total of 427.7 million shares — around 20% of the company — to Electra Investment Holding in response to the latter’s offer, whose validity ended yesterday. The voluntary offer submitted by Electra in May targeted a 15-24.5% stake in SWDY, which is over 76% collectively owned by the Elsewedy family.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt's net international reserves rose to USD46.4 billion at the end of June, surpassing the previous record high of USD46.1 billion posted a month earlier. Non-oil trade deficit declined by 22.9% during 1Q24 to record about USD6.4 billion. The African Development Bank estimates Phase 3 of the water waste treatment plant in Al-Jabal Al-Asfar at about EUR510 million that will be financed by the bank, the French Development Agency, and the European Commission. Egypt is looking to attract new T...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s net international reserves rose to USD46.4 billion at the end of June, surpassing the previous record high of USD46.1 billion posted a month earlier.</p><p>Non-oil trade deficit declined by 22.9% during 1Q24 to record about USD6.4 billion.</p><p>The African Development Bank estimates Phase 3 of the water waste treatment plant in Al-Jabal Al-Asfar at about EUR510 million that will be financed by the bank, the French Development Agency, and the European Commission.</p><p>Egypt is looking to attract new Turkish investments worth USD1 billion within 18 months in various sectors, including clothing, and home and electrical appliances.</p><p>The World Bank’s International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) last week dismissed claims brought against the Egyptian government by UAE-based CTIP Oil &amp; Gas Investment Limited. The Emirati firm was looking to receive an EGP3 billion — equivalent to USD62.4 million at current exchange rates– settlement from the government to make up for alleged damages filed by the company. </p><p>Arrears owed by the Electricity Ministry to various government sectors rose to EGP114 billion at the end of May, up from around EGP100 billion in 1Q24.</p><p>Some 379.8 million shares of <b>SWDY</b>&apos;s<b> </b>(FV: EGP44.88, EW) shareholders, representing 17.5% of the company&apos;s total shares, responded to Electra&apos;s share purchase offer. </p><p>A consortium of Egyptian and Chinese companies, that includes Arab Contactors and <b>ORAS</b>, will soon start work on the third phase of the electric light rail transit (LRT) project, with a total investment of USD550 million.</p><p>The Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has backed out of the race to acquire Central Bank of Egypt-owned lender United Bank after the two parties failed to agree on a valuation for the bank. </p><p>Fertilizer companies are looking to defer loan payments amid production cuts triggered by repeated halts in production due to unstable natural gas supplies amid nationwide shortages.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 86.5 | <em>0.2%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 299 | <em>-4.4%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 338 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,050 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 995 | 0.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 130 | 2.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 385 | -1.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,795 | 3.6%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,478 | -0.4%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,114 | <em>1.9%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 136 | <em>1.7%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,586 | -6.5%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s net international reserves rose to USD46.4 billion at the end of June, surpassing the previous record high of USD46.1 billion posted a month earlier.</p><p>Non-oil trade deficit declined by 22.9% during 1Q24 to record about USD6.4 billion.</p><p>The African Development Bank estimates Phase 3 of the water waste treatment plant in Al-Jabal Al-Asfar at about EUR510 million that will be financed by the bank, the French Development Agency, and the European Commission.</p><p>Egypt is looking to attract new Turkish investments worth USD1 billion within 18 months in various sectors, including clothing, and home and electrical appliances.</p><p>The World Bank’s International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) last week dismissed claims brought against the Egyptian government by UAE-based CTIP Oil &amp; Gas Investment Limited. The Emirati firm was looking to receive an EGP3 billion — equivalent to USD62.4 million at current exchange rates– settlement from the government to make up for alleged damages filed by the company. </p><p>Arrears owed by the Electricity Ministry to various government sectors rose to EGP114 billion at the end of May, up from around EGP100 billion in 1Q24.</p><p>Some 379.8 million shares of <b>SWDY</b>&apos;s<b> </b>(FV: EGP44.88, EW) shareholders, representing 17.5% of the company&apos;s total shares, responded to Electra&apos;s share purchase offer. </p><p>A consortium of Egyptian and Chinese companies, that includes Arab Contactors and <b>ORAS</b>, will soon start work on the third phase of the electric light rail transit (LRT) project, with a total investment of USD550 million.</p><p>The Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has backed out of the race to acquire Central Bank of Egypt-owned lender United Bank after the two parties failed to agree on a valuation for the bank. </p><p>Fertilizer companies are looking to defer loan payments amid production cuts triggered by repeated halts in production due to unstable natural gas supplies amid nationwide shortages.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 86.5 | <em>0.2%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 299 | <em>-4.4%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 338 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,050 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 995 | 0.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 130 | 2.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 385 | -1.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,795 | 3.6%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,478 | -0.4%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,114 | <em>1.9%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 136 | <em>1.7%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,586 | -6.5%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt's PMI ticked up from 49.6 in May to 49.9 in June, posting only fractionally below the 50.0 mark which separates growth from contraction. Prime Minister held a presser a day after his new Cabinet took office, giving an overview of the new government’s list of priorities and its upcoming plans. These include (1) increasing the private sector’s contribution to the overall economy to more than 65% of total investments over the coming two to three years, (2) investing in Egypt’s industrial d...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s PMI ticked up from 49.6 in May to 49.9 in June, posting only fractionally below the 50.0 mark which separates growth from contraction.</p><p>Prime Minister held a presser a day after his new Cabinet took office, giving an overview of the new government’s list of priorities and its upcoming plans. These include (1) increasing the private sector’s contribution to the overall economy to more than 65% of total investments over the coming two to three years, (2) investing in Egypt’s industrial development, and (3) improving transparency.</p><p>The UK government’s British International Investment (BII) has set aside USD100-200 million it plans to invest in Egypt’s financial sector over 2024.</p><p>The 20 LNG shipments state gas firm EGAS secured late last month — its largest in years — reportedly cost the state between USD880-910 million.</p><p>Egypt asked the World Bank to extend the period of the comprehensive health insurance program for an additional 23 months to end in September 2026 instead of October 2024.</p><p>Egypt imported fuel shipments worth about USD6.4 billion during 1H2024, an increase of c.4.92%.</p><p>Regarding the cancellation of the Tourism Development Authority’s (TDA) land reduction for Makadi Heights in 2022, <b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP26.26, OW) announced that it has accepted the TDA’s request for an additional payment of USD5.6 million in return for a new development timeline of eight years for Makadi Heights&apos; remaining undeveloped land bank. <em>We ran an exercise using the aforementioned payment timeline to get a sense of the impact of this payment on valuation, and the effect is minimal, entailing a reduction in FV of only EGP0.10/share.</em></p><p>Raya Information Technology, a subsidiary of <b>RAYA</b>, plans to IPO on EGX in October 2024.</p><p><b>OIH</b> reported positive 1Q24 fianancial results. Net profit came in at EGP351.4 million (+240% y/y).</p><p>The FRA approved establishing a new arm for <b>CNFN</b>, Contact Insurance Consultancy.</p><p>Saudi low-cost airline Flynas launched its first flight from Riyadh to Alamein International Airport last Wednesday, becoming the first airline in the region to host scheduled flights to Alamein.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s PMI ticked up from 49.6 in May to 49.9 in June, posting only fractionally below the 50.0 mark which separates growth from contraction.</p><p>Prime Minister held a presser a day after his new Cabinet took office, giving an overview of the new government’s list of priorities and its upcoming plans. These include (1) increasing the private sector’s contribution to the overall economy to more than 65% of total investments over the coming two to three years, (2) investing in Egypt’s industrial development, and (3) improving transparency.</p><p>The UK government’s British International Investment (BII) has set aside USD100-200 million it plans to invest in Egypt’s financial sector over 2024.</p><p>The 20 LNG shipments state gas firm EGAS secured late last month — its largest in years — reportedly cost the state between USD880-910 million.</p><p>Egypt asked the World Bank to extend the period of the comprehensive health insurance program for an additional 23 months to end in September 2026 instead of October 2024.</p><p>Egypt imported fuel shipments worth about USD6.4 billion during 1H2024, an increase of c.4.92%.</p><p>Regarding the cancellation of the Tourism Development Authority’s (TDA) land reduction for Makadi Heights in 2022, <b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP26.26, OW) announced that it has accepted the TDA’s request for an additional payment of USD5.6 million in return for a new development timeline of eight years for Makadi Heights&apos; remaining undeveloped land bank. <em>We ran an exercise using the aforementioned payment timeline to get a sense of the impact of this payment on valuation, and the effect is minimal, entailing a reduction in FV of only EGP0.10/share.</em></p><p>Raya Information Technology, a subsidiary of <b>RAYA</b>, plans to IPO on EGX in October 2024.</p><p><b>OIH</b> reported positive 1Q24 fianancial results. Net profit came in at EGP351.4 million (+240% y/y).</p><p>The FRA approved establishing a new arm for <b>CNFN</b>, Contact Insurance Consultancy.</p><p>Saudi low-cost airline Flynas launched its first flight from Riyadh to Alamein International Airport last Wednesday, becoming the first airline in the region to host scheduled flights to Alamein.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[According to the Minutes from the two-day session held on June 11-12, Federal Reserve officials at their June meeting indicated that inflation is moving in the right direction but not quickly enough for them to lower interest rates. The FOMC “dot plot” showed one quarter percentage point cut by the end of 2024.  The government cleared USD1.3 bn worth of arrears to foreign oil and gas companies operating in the country at the end of June — accounting for around 20% of its outstanding dues...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>According to the Minutes from the two-day session held on June 11-12, Federal Reserve officials at their June meeting indicated that inflation is moving in the right direction but not quickly enough for them to lower interest rates. The FOMC “dot plot” showed one quarter percentage point cut by the end of 2024.</p><p> The government cleared USD1.3 bn worth of arrears to foreign oil and gas companies operating in the country at the end of June — accounting for around 20% of its outstanding dues.</p><p> The first phase for the Egypt-Saudi Arabia 1.5k GW electricity interconnection will start operations in July 2025.</p><p> Japanese hygiene and health food products company Saraya is looking into setting up two projects in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). The projects would come as part of the second phase of the company’s USD25 mn investment plan in Egypt.</p><p> The Central Bank of Egypt is reportedly gearing up to allow Egyptian expats to transfer their remittances using payment platform InstaPay.</p><p> Egyptian National Railways (ENR) has awarded Italy’s Mermec a EUR130 mn contract to supply a European Train Control System (ETCS) for a portion of the railway line linking Sinai to the Suez Canal.</p><p> Several European institutions intend to provide funds that might sum up to EUR450 million by 2024 end to the National Tunnels Authority affiliated with the Ministry of Transport, to complete the implementation of the high-speed electric train project linking the cities of Ain Sokhna and Matrouh.</p><p> The CEO of the commercial sector at Sky Abu Dhabi, a subsidiary of the Emirati Diamond Group, revealed that his company is currently in negotiations aimed at obtaining a huge plot of land on the North Coast with an area of up to 600 acres, to implement a large project on it.</p><p> <b>Kima&apos;s </b>fertilizer factories will be fully operational within days, following a partial resumption of gas supplies.</p><p> <b>CNFN </b>is planning to invest EGP12 bn across all of its investments, including cars, furniture, furnishings, education and green finance. Additionally, it&apos;s planning to enter foreign markets and pursue available opportunities.</p><p> <b>Act Financial</b> is planning to use the EGP1 bn raised from its IPO to invest into three EGX-listed companies this year, the company is also exploring potential investments in six non-listed local companies with the hopes of eventually listing them on the EGX. The investments will range from 5-30%, depending on the size of the company and Act Financial&apos;s plan for it. ACTF is currently also in negotiations to secure EGP2 bn in loans.</p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to the Minutes from the two-day session held on June 11-12, Federal Reserve officials at their June meeting indicated that inflation is moving in the right direction but not quickly enough for them to lower interest rates. The FOMC “dot plot” showed one quarter percentage point cut by the end of 2024.</p><p> The government cleared USD1.3 bn worth of arrears to foreign oil and gas companies operating in the country at the end of June — accounting for around 20% of its outstanding dues.</p><p> The first phase for the Egypt-Saudi Arabia 1.5k GW electricity interconnection will start operations in July 2025.</p><p> Japanese hygiene and health food products company Saraya is looking into setting up two projects in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). The projects would come as part of the second phase of the company’s USD25 mn investment plan in Egypt.</p><p> The Central Bank of Egypt is reportedly gearing up to allow Egyptian expats to transfer their remittances using payment platform InstaPay.</p><p> Egyptian National Railways (ENR) has awarded Italy’s Mermec a EUR130 mn contract to supply a European Train Control System (ETCS) for a portion of the railway line linking Sinai to the Suez Canal.</p><p> Several European institutions intend to provide funds that might sum up to EUR450 million by 2024 end to the National Tunnels Authority affiliated with the Ministry of Transport, to complete the implementation of the high-speed electric train project linking the cities of Ain Sokhna and Matrouh.</p><p> The CEO of the commercial sector at Sky Abu Dhabi, a subsidiary of the Emirati Diamond Group, revealed that his company is currently in negotiations aimed at obtaining a huge plot of land on the North Coast with an area of up to 600 acres, to implement a large project on it.</p><p> <b>Kima&apos;s </b>fertilizer factories will be fully operational within days, following a partial resumption of gas supplies.</p><p> <b>CNFN </b>is planning to invest EGP12 bn across all of its investments, including cars, furniture, furnishings, education and green finance. Additionally, it&apos;s planning to enter foreign markets and pursue available opportunities.</p><p> <b>Act Financial</b> is planning to use the EGP1 bn raised from its IPO to invest into three EGX-listed companies this year, the company is also exploring potential investments in six non-listed local companies with the hopes of eventually listing them on the EGX. The investments will range from 5-30%, depending on the size of the company and Act Financial&apos;s plan for it. ACTF is currently also in negotiations to secure EGP2 bn in loans.</p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* The names of the new Cabinet were announced, with close to 20 new faces set to take over ministries.  Among main changes was the Minister of Finance, as Ahmed Kouchouk is replacing Mohamed Maait.  Real estate player El Attal Holding is planning to list 30-35% of its shares on the EGX in 2025. The Ministry of Petroleum has repaid USD1.3 billion to foreign oil and gas companies at the end of June, a government source said. Another official said that the g...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The names of the new Cabinet were announced, with close to 20 new faces set to take over ministries.  Among main changes was the Minister of Finance, as Ahmed Kouchouk is replacing Mohamed Maait. </p><p>Real estate player El Attal Holding is planning to list 30-35% of its shares on the EGX in 2025.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum has repaid USD1.3 billion to foreign oil and gas companies at the end of June, a government source said. Another official said that the government paid 20% of the companies’ dues last month, and is working to pay the largest possible amount of dues this year, but paying the full amount before the end of 2024 might be difficult.</p><p>The CBE accepted bids from 31 banks for EGP 1.1 tn in fixed-rate deposits at a rate of 27.75% during its weekly fixed-rate auction</p><p>Dutch lighting manufacturer Signify — formerly known as Philips Lighting — and local electrical solutions manufacturer Gila Electric are in talks with the government to launch four projects worth a combined USD 106 mn.</p><p>The Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC) will submit a proposal to the Local Development Ministry recommending changes to the current opening and closing times for retail shops, which currently close at 10pm under a new initiative to end blackouts this summer.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) achieved reservations in its North Coast project, SouthMed, of over EGP60.0 billion in 12 hours since the opening of bookings before the official launch. The company expects SouthMed to generate sales of over EGP1.6 trillion over the project’s duration and estimates investment cost at EGP1.0 trillion. </p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP7.11, OW) Board approved a share buyback of up to 88.2 million treasury shares during the period 2 July 2024 to 31 July 2024.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> and <b>MFPC</b> restarted operations at their factories yesterday following the resumption of natural gas supplies.</p><p>The CBE has issued new guidelines aimed at improving the composition and governance of bank boards, aiming to bolster decision-making and operational efficiency within banks. </p><p>The financing gap for SMEs in Egypt is estimated at around USD 46 bn, but these businesses contribute more than 43% of the country’s GDP, according to the latest report from global payments giant Visa.</p><p>Al Ahly <b>CIRA</b> — will develop four new international university models in Egypt under a newly-signed agreement with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE).<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The names of the new Cabinet were announced, with close to 20 new faces set to take over ministries.  Among main changes was the Minister of Finance, as Ahmed Kouchouk is replacing Mohamed Maait. </p><p>Real estate player El Attal Holding is planning to list 30-35% of its shares on the EGX in 2025.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum has repaid USD1.3 billion to foreign oil and gas companies at the end of June, a government source said. Another official said that the government paid 20% of the companies’ dues last month, and is working to pay the largest possible amount of dues this year, but paying the full amount before the end of 2024 might be difficult.</p><p>The CBE accepted bids from 31 banks for EGP 1.1 tn in fixed-rate deposits at a rate of 27.75% during its weekly fixed-rate auction</p><p>Dutch lighting manufacturer Signify — formerly known as Philips Lighting — and local electrical solutions manufacturer Gila Electric are in talks with the government to launch four projects worth a combined USD 106 mn.</p><p>The Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC) will submit a proposal to the Local Development Ministry recommending changes to the current opening and closing times for retail shops, which currently close at 10pm under a new initiative to end blackouts this summer.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) achieved reservations in its North Coast project, SouthMed, of over EGP60.0 billion in 12 hours since the opening of bookings before the official launch. The company expects SouthMed to generate sales of over EGP1.6 trillion over the project’s duration and estimates investment cost at EGP1.0 trillion. </p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP7.11, OW) Board approved a share buyback of up to 88.2 million treasury shares during the period 2 July 2024 to 31 July 2024.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> and <b>MFPC</b> restarted operations at their factories yesterday following the resumption of natural gas supplies.</p><p>The CBE has issued new guidelines aimed at improving the composition and governance of bank boards, aiming to bolster decision-making and operational efficiency within banks. </p><p>The financing gap for SMEs in Egypt is estimated at around USD 46 bn, but these businesses contribute more than 43% of the country’s GDP, according to the latest report from global payments giant Visa.</p><p>Al Ahly <b>CIRA</b> — will develop four new international university models in Egypt under a newly-signed agreement with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE).<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[El Gouna Land Sale Unlocks Massive Value and Reconfirms ORHD as Our Sector Top Pick ORHD sold a 145k sqm land plot at the backend of El Gouna for EGP1.5 billion, implying a price of USD225/sqm. This is highly positive from both a valuation perspective and an earnings perspective. If we apply the USD225/sqm price to both back and midway land in our valuation, our FV would accordingly increase from EGP26.26/share to EGP32.69/share.   Egypt welcomed a record 7.1 mn tourists in 1H 2024, ever...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>El Gouna Land Sale Unlocks Massive Value and Reconfirms ORHD as Our Sector Top Pick</b></p><p><b>ORHD</b> sold a 145k sqm land plot at the backend of El Gouna for EGP1.5 billion, implying a price of USD225/sqm. This is highly positive from both a valuation perspective and an earnings perspective. If we apply the USD225/sqm price to both back and midway land in our valuation, our FV would accordingly increase from EGP26.26/share to EGP32.69/share.<br/> <br/>Egypt welcomed a record 7.1 mn tourists in 1H 2024, ever so slightly inching above the previous record in the first half of last year. </p><p>Egypt received the first shipment of natural gas out of 21 shipments that were contracted to continue at intermittent intervals during the remaining months of the summer in order to avoid blackouts.</p><p>The government has reverted to planned two-hour power outages as of yesterday, instead of three hours. The two-hour planned outages will take place between 3pm to 7pm.</p><p>Minister of International Cooperation revealed investment guarantees provided by the EU worth EUR1.8 billion through the European Fund for Sustainable Development (EFSD), within the financing package worth EUR7.4 billion, which would enhance FDIs worth EUR11 billion in priority sectors. </p><p>German carmaker Volkswagen is interested in helping develop a shared production facility in the East Port Said Industrial Zone.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt has drawn in some EGP52 bn in local investments and around USD5.1 bn in foreign investments over the past 4 years.</p><p>The General Authority for Freezones and Investment has issued 31 golden licenses to local and foreign investors in Egypt since December 2022.</p><p>Apex International Energy has allocated more than USD100 million to implement its operations in Egypt in 2024.</p><p>Act Financial is kicking off its IPO procedures today in an event held alongside IPO manager Zilla Capital. The company has set the final IPO price at EGP2.90/share, while an independent financial advisor to the transaction, set the fair value price at EGP3.63/share.</p><p>Valu, <b>HRHO</b>’s consumer finance arm, finalized it’s 10th securitization issuance worth EGP1.2 bn, under a securitization program of EGP9.0 bn</p><p><b>SAUD</b> will provide Raya Holding subsidiary Raya Information Technology with a credit facility of up to EGP550 mn or its equivalent in FC.</p><p>CI Mortgage, <b>CICH</b>’s arm is negotiating with two banks to receive financing facilities worth EGP400 mn to use in acquiring new customers. </p><p><b>Qalaa Holdings’</b> TAQA is negotiating with clients in the tourism, industrial and agricultural sectors about proposed projects to produce 150 MW of solar energy in Egypt.</p><p>Egypt has started receiving import offers for liquified ethane gas for the first time in favor of petrochemicals companies.</p><p>The National Tunnels Authority (NTA) has kicked off procedures to take out a loan of up to EGP74 billion from a syndicate of ten local banks. </p><p>The Arab Organization for Industrialization and <b>TMGH</b> will work to localize elevator manufacturing under an agreement signed with Schindler.</p><p>Egyptian real estate developer Al Ahly Sabbour is in talks with advisors regarding plans to go public on the EGX.</p><p>Auto sales inched up 10.8% MoM in May to 6.3k vehicles.<br/><b><br/>Weekly Commodities Update<br/>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/>Brent, USD/bbl | 85.7 | <em>1.4%</em><br/>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 313.1 | <em>1.2%</em><br/>Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 337.5 | 0.0%<br/>Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,050.0 | 1.0%<br/>Polypropylene, USD/ton | 995.0 | -0.5%<br/>Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 126.5 | 0.4%<br/>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 387.8 | -1.0%<br/>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,487.8 | 0.9%<br/>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,075.0 | <em>-1.3%</em><br/>Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 133.5 | <em>1.1%</em><br/>SMP, USD/MT | 2,766.0 | <em>0.0%</em></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>El Gouna Land Sale Unlocks Massive Value and Reconfirms ORHD as Our Sector Top Pick</b></p><p><b>ORHD</b> sold a 145k sqm land plot at the backend of El Gouna for EGP1.5 billion, implying a price of USD225/sqm. This is highly positive from both a valuation perspective and an earnings perspective. If we apply the USD225/sqm price to both back and midway land in our valuation, our FV would accordingly increase from EGP26.26/share to EGP32.69/share.<br/> <br/>Egypt welcomed a record 7.1 mn tourists in 1H 2024, ever so slightly inching above the previous record in the first half of last year. </p><p>Egypt received the first shipment of natural gas out of 21 shipments that were contracted to continue at intermittent intervals during the remaining months of the summer in order to avoid blackouts.</p><p>The government has reverted to planned two-hour power outages as of yesterday, instead of three hours. The two-hour planned outages will take place between 3pm to 7pm.</p><p>Minister of International Cooperation revealed investment guarantees provided by the EU worth EUR1.8 billion through the European Fund for Sustainable Development (EFSD), within the financing package worth EUR7.4 billion, which would enhance FDIs worth EUR11 billion in priority sectors. </p><p>German carmaker Volkswagen is interested in helping develop a shared production facility in the East Port Said Industrial Zone.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt has drawn in some EGP52 bn in local investments and around USD5.1 bn in foreign investments over the past 4 years.</p><p>The General Authority for Freezones and Investment has issued 31 golden licenses to local and foreign investors in Egypt since December 2022.</p><p>Apex International Energy has allocated more than USD100 million to implement its operations in Egypt in 2024.</p><p>Act Financial is kicking off its IPO procedures today in an event held alongside IPO manager Zilla Capital. The company has set the final IPO price at EGP2.90/share, while an independent financial advisor to the transaction, set the fair value price at EGP3.63/share.</p><p>Valu, <b>HRHO</b>’s consumer finance arm, finalized it’s 10th securitization issuance worth EGP1.2 bn, under a securitization program of EGP9.0 bn</p><p><b>SAUD</b> will provide Raya Holding subsidiary Raya Information Technology with a credit facility of up to EGP550 mn or its equivalent in FC.</p><p>CI Mortgage, <b>CICH</b>’s arm is negotiating with two banks to receive financing facilities worth EGP400 mn to use in acquiring new customers. </p><p><b>Qalaa Holdings’</b> TAQA is negotiating with clients in the tourism, industrial and agricultural sectors about proposed projects to produce 150 MW of solar energy in Egypt.</p><p>Egypt has started receiving import offers for liquified ethane gas for the first time in favor of petrochemicals companies.</p><p>The National Tunnels Authority (NTA) has kicked off procedures to take out a loan of up to EGP74 billion from a syndicate of ten local banks. </p><p>The Arab Organization for Industrialization and <b>TMGH</b> will work to localize elevator manufacturing under an agreement signed with Schindler.</p><p>Egyptian real estate developer Al Ahly Sabbour is in talks with advisors regarding plans to go public on the EGX.</p><p>Auto sales inched up 10.8% MoM in May to 6.3k vehicles.<br/><b><br/>Weekly Commodities Update<br/>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/>Brent, USD/bbl | 85.7 | <em>1.4%</em><br/>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 313.1 | <em>1.2%</em><br/>Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 337.5 | 0.0%<br/>Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,050.0 | 1.0%<br/>Polypropylene, USD/ton | 995.0 | -0.5%<br/>Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 126.5 | 0.4%<br/>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 387.8 | -1.0%<br/>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,487.8 | 0.9%<br/>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,075.0 | <em>-1.3%</em><br/>Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 133.5 | <em>1.1%</em><br/>SMP, USD/MT | 2,766.0 | <em>0.0%</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[At the end of the two-day Egypt-EU Investment conference, Prime Minister said that 29 agreements and MoUs had been signed over the event totaling EUR49 billion with EU-affiliated entities. On top of this, a further six agreements and MoUs with non-EU-affiliated entities that export to the EU inked a further EUR18.7 billion. Egypt is looking to raise its target for the renewable share of energy generation to 58% by 2040 in an updated strategy for expanding green power. The government has decid...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At the end of the two-day Egypt-EU Investment conference, Prime Minister said that 29 agreements and MoUs had been signed over the event totaling EUR49 billion with EU-affiliated entities. On top of this, a further six agreements and MoUs with non-EU-affiliated entities that export to the EU inked a further EUR18.7 billion.</p><p>Egypt is looking to raise its target for the renewable share of energy generation to 58% by 2040 in an updated strategy for expanding green power.</p><p>The government has decided to postpone any hikes to electricity prices until September, a source from the Electricity Ministry said. The government has put off implementing the hikes until the electricity crisis is resolved, the source said.</p><p>State IPO program is to ramp up again in October.</p><p>Egypt received seven local and international offers to exploit eight government headquarters in the downtown Cairo area, Minister of Planning said.</p><p>The new government lineup could be sworn in within a few days.</p><p>Egypt’s net foreign assets recorded their first surplus in over two years.</p><p>The IMF has scheduled Egypt&apos;s third review under the EFF to be discussed by the Fund&apos;s executive board on 10 July. Subject to the Board&apos;s approval, Egypt will access USD820 million. </p><p>The current account (CA) deficit inched up to USD7.46 billion in 3QFY2023/24, the highest on record for a single quarter, up from USD6.8 billion in 2Q, bringing up the total CA deficit for 9MFY2023/24 to c.USD17 billion.</p><p>Remittances from Egyptians working abroad inched up to USD5 billion in 1Q2024 from USD4.91 billion in 4Q2023.</p><p>Egyptian external debt decreased by the end of 1Q2024 by USD7.427 billion to reach USD160.607 billion, compared to USD168.034 billion in December. </p><p>The Egyptian Mercantile Exchange (EMX) could begin offering wheat and sugar before the end of the year.</p><p>The independent financial advisor finalized the study on <b>SWDY</b>’s share fair value on 26 June 2024, and concluded that the fair value is EGP52.38/share. </p><p><b>SWDY</b> is setting up a copper factory in Saudi Arabia that will go live in six months’ time.</p><p>Steel rebar prices are stable in July at most of local steel manufacturers. </p><p>The SFE inked a binding offtake agreement with <b>ORAS</b>, Scatec, and Fertiglobe to produce 100 MW of green hydrogen from its Ain Sokhna plant. </p><p>The Ministry of Finance’s Private Sector Partnership Unit is preparing to launch desalination plant projects worth USD2 billion in 4 to 6 plants as a first phase. </p><p><b>SKPC</b> started receiving feed gasses and gradually resumed operations in its factories on Thursday. </p><p>A consortium of <b>TAQA</b> and France’s Voltalia will build a USD3.5 billion green ammonia project in Ain Sokhna, under an agreement inked with SFE.</p><p>The Egyptian Petrochemical Holding Company and <b>MFPC</b>, along with Norwegian firms Scatec and Yara International, will produce green ammonia in Damietta with initial investments of around USD890 million. </p><p><b>ETEL</b> inked an MoU with Hungarian telecom company 4iG Group to develop and operate a joint venture for building and managing fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and fiber-to-the-tower (FTTT) networks, with total investments of at least USD600 million.</p><p>EBRD will provide <b>COMI</b> with USD60 million for on-lending to local women-led businesses and green investments.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s Corp-Solutions issued EGP433 million of short-term notes. </p><p>The Ministry of Trade and Industry has extended the sugar export ban for the third time in a row, starting from July until the end of September, to maintain the supply in the markets and support price stability at current levels. </p><p>All accumulated cars at Egyptian ports until 25 June 2024 will be released in a week, according to a government official. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Al Ahly Financial Investments Management and Evolve Investment have launched Dahab Fund. Dahab is an Open-End fund that aims to achieve appropriate long-term returns for investment in gold, allowing instant investment with high liquidity and low cost such that the Net Asset Value of the fund is calculated based on the gold price announced by the Egyptian Stock Exchange. </p><p> A report issued by the Institute of International Finance said that Egypt has repaid USD25 billion of its public domestic and foreign debt since last March.</p><p> Factories in the steel, livestock, food production, petrochemicals, and fertilizers industries are facing operational disruptions due to ongoing power cuts and gas shortages that are squeezing companies’ bottom lines.</p><p> The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) inked a framework agreement with Chinese chemicals manufacturer Befar Group to set up an integrated chemicals production complex dubbed Green Marine in China’s special economic zone TEDA. Green Marine’s first phase will see an investment of USD250 million to build a 300k sqm facility in TEDA.</p><p> Shareholders in the Leviathan gas field — Israel’s largest — announced that they plan to invest up to USD500 million to expand production. The field primarily exports to Egypt and Jordan, with exports from the Leviathan gas field to Egypt reaching 6.3 bcm last year, up 28% from the previous year.</p><p> Egypt’s FDI inflows fell by 13.7% y-o-y to USD9.8 billion in 2023 on the back of a particularly big year for M&amp;As the year previous with “abnormally high project values,” according to the UN Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD). FDI outflows increased 14% y-o-y, coming in at USD390 million in 2023.</p><p> An Egyptian bid has been awarded to purchase 17 cargoes of LNG for delivery during the summer, at a premium of USD1.6 to USD1.9 over the standard price of the Dutch gas trading platform.</p><p> J.P. Morgan Bank intends to provide EUR156 million funding within days for the project of two monorail lines in the New Administrative Capital.</p><p> The EU Ambassador to Egypt announced a new EUR40 million program to support urban development in Egypt.</p><p><b>MFPC</b> and <b>EGCH</b> announced shutting down their plants due to halting natural gas supply until the improvement of the operating conditions of the natural gas network. </p><p>Four state-owned firms are set to launch a consortium alongside Triangle Group’s Gama Construction in a USD600 million Joint venture to import liquified ethane gas. The consortium — which is set to launch this month — includes ECHEM, SKPC, Ethydco, and GASCO. The shipments will allow SKPC and Ethydco to meet 100% of their production capacities with the quantities of the shipments estimated to reach around 600k–1 million tons annually.</p><p> <b>ORHD</b> opened its new 80-yacht-capacity Fanadir Marina, bringing El Gouna&apos;s total yacht capacity to over 680 yachts, making it the largest operator of private marinas in Egypt.</p><p> Banque du Caire (BdC) eased its FX credit card limits yesterday, while keeping its FX commission stable at 10%. The move follows COMI, Banque Misr, and the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), who raised their FX limits and, unlike BdC, cut their FX commission in half to 5%. </p><p> Spanish renewables developer Ignis Energia, in which <b>HRHO’s</b> energy investment platform Vortex Energy owns an equity stake since 2021, inked a strategic partnership agreement with private equity giant KKR to launch a new platform to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia to power energy-intensive industrial sectors in Spain and other countries.</p><p> Egypt food industry exports jumped 34% YoY to a record USD2.1 billion in the first four months of 2024, according to data from the Food Export Council.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Al Ahly Financial Investments Management and Evolve Investment have launched Dahab Fund. Dahab is an Open-End fund that aims to achieve appropriate long-term returns for investment in gold, allowing instant investment with high liquidity and low cost such that the Net Asset Value of the fund is calculated based on the gold price announced by the Egyptian Stock Exchange. </p><p> A report issued by the Institute of International Finance said that Egypt has repaid USD25 billion of its public domestic and foreign debt since last March.</p><p> Factories in the steel, livestock, food production, petrochemicals, and fertilizers industries are facing operational disruptions due to ongoing power cuts and gas shortages that are squeezing companies’ bottom lines.</p><p> The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) inked a framework agreement with Chinese chemicals manufacturer Befar Group to set up an integrated chemicals production complex dubbed Green Marine in China’s special economic zone TEDA. Green Marine’s first phase will see an investment of USD250 million to build a 300k sqm facility in TEDA.</p><p> Shareholders in the Leviathan gas field — Israel’s largest — announced that they plan to invest up to USD500 million to expand production. The field primarily exports to Egypt and Jordan, with exports from the Leviathan gas field to Egypt reaching 6.3 bcm last year, up 28% from the previous year.</p><p> Egypt’s FDI inflows fell by 13.7% y-o-y to USD9.8 billion in 2023 on the back of a particularly big year for M&amp;As the year previous with “abnormally high project values,” according to the UN Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD). FDI outflows increased 14% y-o-y, coming in at USD390 million in 2023.</p><p> An Egyptian bid has been awarded to purchase 17 cargoes of LNG for delivery during the summer, at a premium of USD1.6 to USD1.9 over the standard price of the Dutch gas trading platform.</p><p> J.P. Morgan Bank intends to provide EUR156 million funding within days for the project of two monorail lines in the New Administrative Capital.</p><p> The EU Ambassador to Egypt announced a new EUR40 million program to support urban development in Egypt.</p><p><b>MFPC</b> and <b>EGCH</b> announced shutting down their plants due to halting natural gas supply until the improvement of the operating conditions of the natural gas network. </p><p>Four state-owned firms are set to launch a consortium alongside Triangle Group’s Gama Construction in a USD600 million Joint venture to import liquified ethane gas. The consortium — which is set to launch this month — includes ECHEM, SKPC, Ethydco, and GASCO. The shipments will allow SKPC and Ethydco to meet 100% of their production capacities with the quantities of the shipments estimated to reach around 600k–1 million tons annually.</p><p> <b>ORHD</b> opened its new 80-yacht-capacity Fanadir Marina, bringing El Gouna&apos;s total yacht capacity to over 680 yachts, making it the largest operator of private marinas in Egypt.</p><p> Banque du Caire (BdC) eased its FX credit card limits yesterday, while keeping its FX commission stable at 10%. The move follows COMI, Banque Misr, and the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), who raised their FX limits and, unlike BdC, cut their FX commission in half to 5%. </p><p> Spanish renewables developer Ignis Energia, in which <b>HRHO’s</b> energy investment platform Vortex Energy owns an equity stake since 2021, inked a strategic partnership agreement with private equity giant KKR to launch a new platform to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia to power energy-intensive industrial sectors in Spain and other countries.</p><p> Egypt food industry exports jumped 34% YoY to a record USD2.1 billion in the first four months of 2024, according to data from the Food Export Council.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* Mostafa Madbouly penciled in the third week of July as when the country will be ready to “stop cutting electricity completely throughout the summer period.” However, Madbouly clarified that the current “one hour” extension will continue as planned until the end of the week and that power cuts will resume after the summer months until the end of year. The surprise week-long extension of additional outages this week came as a result of a gas field in a “neighboring...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>Mostafa Madbouly penciled in the third week of July as when the country will be ready to “stop cutting electricity completely throughout the summer period.” However, Madbouly clarified that the current “one hour” extension will continue as planned until the end of the week and that power cuts will resume after the summer months until the end of year. The surprise week-long extension of additional outages this week came as a result of a gas field in a “neighboring country” being offline for a 12-hour period, Madbouly said</p><p>Madbouly laid out a USD1 bn plan to import fuel to power energy plants till the end of the year, in addition to USD180 mn to import 300 tons of mazut next week.</p><p>Alongside upping supply, the government wants to lessen energy demand by closing all shops and malls — with the exception of supermarkets, restaurants, and pharmacies — by 10pm. Restaurants will be allowed to run until 1am.</p><p>MPs are set to vote today on a USD47 mn extension to a USD125 mn USAID grant to back rural development.</p><p>The CBE took accepted bids from 32 banks for EGP1.1 tn in fixed-rate deposits at a rate of 27.75% during its first weekly fixed-rate auction after the Eid Al Adha break.</p><p>The production of the Zohr gas field rose an average of 1.9 billion cubic feet per day at the present time, compared to 1.8 billion cubic feet on average during the last period.</p><p>MPs approved an agreement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to provide a EUR250 million to develop the Abu Qir railway line in Alexandria and turn it into an electric metro.</p><p><b>AMOC</b>&apos;s BoD approved FY24/25 budget including a CAPEX worth EGP551.8 million. The budget also included revenues of EGP42.0 billion (vs. EGP28.2 billion in FY23/24 budget) and a net profit of EGP660.2 million (vs. EGP603.5 million in previous year budget).</p><p><b>ABUK</b> sent a release announcing that due to the heat wave and natural gas shortage. Accordingly, the company&apos;s three plants have stopped in order to prevent any damage. Also, <b>SKPC</b> sent a release announcing that there is a total plants shutdown and stoppage of production due to the lack of feed gas. Government sources confirmed that gas supply will be resumed gradually by the end of the current week.</p><p><b>EFIH</b> will distribute around 0.249 bonus share for each original share on 11 July 2024. Record date is on Wednesday 10 July 2024. This brings the company&apos;s capital to EGP1.15 billion.</p><p>Banque Misr and the National Bank of Egypt are lowering their FX markup fees to 5% from 10% and raising their FX credit card limits by 50%. Also, <b>EGBE</b> and <b>HDBK</b> are reportedly raising their FX credit card limits.</p><p>The FRA has given <b>CICH</b>’s asset management arm, CI Capital Asset Management, preliminary approval to set up a fund investing in the newly launched sharia-compliant EGX33, with plans to open the doors for investors looking to subscribe to the fund by 3Q 2024.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s ValU has signed a strategic partnership with Alameda Healthcare Group, to provide a range of flexible payment solutions to its customers.</p><p>Red Sea Ports Authority is studying to build a new multipurpose station in Suez Port, as part of the infrastructure development plan for the logistics and ports sectors.<br/> <br/> <br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>Mostafa Madbouly penciled in the third week of July as when the country will be ready to “stop cutting electricity completely throughout the summer period.” However, Madbouly clarified that the current “one hour” extension will continue as planned until the end of the week and that power cuts will resume after the summer months until the end of year. The surprise week-long extension of additional outages this week came as a result of a gas field in a “neighboring country” being offline for a 12-hour period, Madbouly said</p><p>Madbouly laid out a USD1 bn plan to import fuel to power energy plants till the end of the year, in addition to USD180 mn to import 300 tons of mazut next week.</p><p>Alongside upping supply, the government wants to lessen energy demand by closing all shops and malls — with the exception of supermarkets, restaurants, and pharmacies — by 10pm. Restaurants will be allowed to run until 1am.</p><p>MPs are set to vote today on a USD47 mn extension to a USD125 mn USAID grant to back rural development.</p><p>The CBE took accepted bids from 32 banks for EGP1.1 tn in fixed-rate deposits at a rate of 27.75% during its first weekly fixed-rate auction after the Eid Al Adha break.</p><p>The production of the Zohr gas field rose an average of 1.9 billion cubic feet per day at the present time, compared to 1.8 billion cubic feet on average during the last period.</p><p>MPs approved an agreement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to provide a EUR250 million to develop the Abu Qir railway line in Alexandria and turn it into an electric metro.</p><p><b>AMOC</b>&apos;s BoD approved FY24/25 budget including a CAPEX worth EGP551.8 million. The budget also included revenues of EGP42.0 billion (vs. EGP28.2 billion in FY23/24 budget) and a net profit of EGP660.2 million (vs. EGP603.5 million in previous year budget).</p><p><b>ABUK</b> sent a release announcing that due to the heat wave and natural gas shortage. Accordingly, the company&apos;s three plants have stopped in order to prevent any damage. Also, <b>SKPC</b> sent a release announcing that there is a total plants shutdown and stoppage of production due to the lack of feed gas. Government sources confirmed that gas supply will be resumed gradually by the end of the current week.</p><p><b>EFIH</b> will distribute around 0.249 bonus share for each original share on 11 July 2024. Record date is on Wednesday 10 July 2024. This brings the company&apos;s capital to EGP1.15 billion.</p><p>Banque Misr and the National Bank of Egypt are lowering their FX markup fees to 5% from 10% and raising their FX credit card limits by 50%. Also, <b>EGBE</b> and <b>HDBK</b> are reportedly raising their FX credit card limits.</p><p>The FRA has given <b>CICH</b>’s asset management arm, CI Capital Asset Management, preliminary approval to set up a fund investing in the newly launched sharia-compliant EGX33, with plans to open the doors for investors looking to subscribe to the fund by 3Q 2024.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s ValU has signed a strategic partnership with Alameda Healthcare Group, to provide a range of flexible payment solutions to its customers.</p><p>Red Sea Ports Authority is studying to build a new multipurpose station in Suez Port, as part of the infrastructure development plan for the logistics and ports sectors.<br/> <br/> <br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* The World Bank has announced that it will be providing Egypt with USD700 mn. The funding comes as part of a three-year USD6 bn financing package from the bank that was announced in March. The government announced that it will carry on extending load-shedding for an “extra hour” until the end of the week. The EGP weakened against the greenback to its lowest level since 21 April by the time banks closed yesterday, with the national currency settling at EGP 48.37 at...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The World Bank has announced that it will be providing Egypt with USD700 mn. The funding comes as part of a three-year USD6 bn financing package from the bank that was announced in March.</p><p>The government announced that it will carry on extending load-shedding for an “extra hour” until the end of the week.</p><p>The EGP weakened against the greenback to its lowest level since 21 April by the time banks closed yesterday, with the national currency settling at EGP 48.37 at the Central Bank of Egypt and other local lenders.</p><p>French glass and building materials manufacturer Saint-Gobain has filed a proposal to set up a new USD40 mn glass factory in the Sadat City.</p><p>The Korean Economic Development Cooperation Fund made available USD100 million financing with a 20-year term, including a 5-year grace period, at an interest rate of 1.5%.</p><p>The Egyptian-European Investment Conference will kick off in Cairo next Saturday for two days, and is expected to witness the conclusion of a number of investment deals and memorandums of understanding.</p><p><b>ADIB</b>’s 1:5 bonus shares record date is 10 July, 2024 while distribution date is 11 July, 2024.</p><p><b>COMI</b> will reduce its FX markup fees and increase local and international transaction limits for credit cards, effective as of tomorrow.</p><p>According to Fitch, foreign currency inflows and exchange rate stability following the float of the EGP in March and the country securing some USD57 bn in financing in 2024 have improved the forecasts for Egypt’s banking sector. Fitch expects banks to direct the uptick in inflows towards those importing non-essential goods and tackle any import backlogs, in addition to making arrear payments to oil companies and increase FX lending to companies. Lastly, Fitch believes that the EGP float will have a limited impact on the balance sheets and capital position of Egyptian banks as the sector is able to absorb the rise of the USD against the EGP by about 35%.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> and Post for Investment are studying the acquisition of a 100% stake of Egypt Trust. </p><p><b>OLFI</b> aims to pump investments worth no less than EGP350 million during 2024 to expand dairy production capabilities and establish a new processed cheese factory. Also, the company seeks to double its export revenues during the current year to reach USD40 million compared to around USD20 million achieved last year.</p><p>Friday Food Industries Company intends to list part of its shares on the Egyptian Stock Exchange by the end of 2026, following the completion of their project for the largest ice cream factory in the Middle East.</p><p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Sunday ratified a bill allowing private entities to set up, manage, and operate healthcare facilities and public hospitals for a period of 3-15 years, according to the Official Gazette. </p><p><b>OCDI</b> is planning to open its commercial project, EDNC, located in Eastown in East Cairo, in September 2024.</p><p><b>CCAP</b>&apos;s MD, Hisham Alkhazendar, declared that the stake of Citadel Capital Partners - the principal shareholder- will not exceed 33%, up from 23.49% before the debt purchase deal. </p><p>The government’s digital customs window Nafeza has been non-operational for more than a month and a half, resulting in a backlog of 8k-9k imported cars stuck at the country’s ports, which is creating a shortage of vehicles in the market and pushing car prices up.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The World Bank has announced that it will be providing Egypt with USD700 mn. The funding comes as part of a three-year USD6 bn financing package from the bank that was announced in March.</p><p>The government announced that it will carry on extending load-shedding for an “extra hour” until the end of the week.</p><p>The EGP weakened against the greenback to its lowest level since 21 April by the time banks closed yesterday, with the national currency settling at EGP 48.37 at the Central Bank of Egypt and other local lenders.</p><p>French glass and building materials manufacturer Saint-Gobain has filed a proposal to set up a new USD40 mn glass factory in the Sadat City.</p><p>The Korean Economic Development Cooperation Fund made available USD100 million financing with a 20-year term, including a 5-year grace period, at an interest rate of 1.5%.</p><p>The Egyptian-European Investment Conference will kick off in Cairo next Saturday for two days, and is expected to witness the conclusion of a number of investment deals and memorandums of understanding.</p><p><b>ADIB</b>’s 1:5 bonus shares record date is 10 July, 2024 while distribution date is 11 July, 2024.</p><p><b>COMI</b> will reduce its FX markup fees and increase local and international transaction limits for credit cards, effective as of tomorrow.</p><p>According to Fitch, foreign currency inflows and exchange rate stability following the float of the EGP in March and the country securing some USD57 bn in financing in 2024 have improved the forecasts for Egypt’s banking sector. Fitch expects banks to direct the uptick in inflows towards those importing non-essential goods and tackle any import backlogs, in addition to making arrear payments to oil companies and increase FX lending to companies. Lastly, Fitch believes that the EGP float will have a limited impact on the balance sheets and capital position of Egyptian banks as the sector is able to absorb the rise of the USD against the EGP by about 35%.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> and Post for Investment are studying the acquisition of a 100% stake of Egypt Trust. </p><p><b>OLFI</b> aims to pump investments worth no less than EGP350 million during 2024 to expand dairy production capabilities and establish a new processed cheese factory. Also, the company seeks to double its export revenues during the current year to reach USD40 million compared to around USD20 million achieved last year.</p><p>Friday Food Industries Company intends to list part of its shares on the Egyptian Stock Exchange by the end of 2026, following the completion of their project for the largest ice cream factory in the Middle East.</p><p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Sunday ratified a bill allowing private entities to set up, manage, and operate healthcare facilities and public hospitals for a period of 3-15 years, according to the Official Gazette. </p><p><b>OCDI</b> is planning to open its commercial project, EDNC, located in Eastown in East Cairo, in September 2024.</p><p><b>CCAP</b>&apos;s MD, Hisham Alkhazendar, declared that the stake of Citadel Capital Partners - the principal shareholder- will not exceed 33%, up from 23.49% before the debt purchase deal. </p><p>The government’s digital customs window Nafeza has been non-operational for more than a month and a half, resulting in a backlog of 8k-9k imported cars stuck at the country’s ports, which is creating a shortage of vehicles in the market and pushing car prices up.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will soon disburse a USD300 million tranche from its USD733 million loan to finance the construction of the first phase of Cairo Metro Line 4.  The Ministry of Electricity and Energy and the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced that the duration of power cuts nationwide will be extended by one hour on Sunday and Monday. The USD rose above 48 EGP for the first time since April, jumping by around EGP0.70 yesterday. The rate...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will soon disburse a USD300 million tranche from its USD733 million loan to finance the construction of the first phase of Cairo Metro Line 4. </p><p>The Ministry of Electricity and Energy and the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced that the duration of power cuts nationwide will be extended by one hour on Sunday and Monday.</p><p>The USD rose above 48 EGP for the first time since April, jumping by around EGP0.70 yesterday. The rate settled at EGP48.20 by the end of the day at the Central Bank of Egypt.</p><p>The value of “electronic payment and collection” services increased by 19% during 11MFY2023/24, recording about EGP2.5 trillion.</p><p>Egypt’s natural gas production decreased by 5% during last April, reaching 4.26 billion cubic meters. At the same time, gas consumption in Egypt decreased by 4.5% during April, reaching 5.02 billion cubic meters.</p><p>The court rejected the lawsuit filed by <b>EGTS</b> regarding the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot. </p><p><b>Beltone Holding</b> is revamping its Beltone Trading App into an investment fund platform with a new fully digital onboarding process and is planning to apply for approval from the FRA in July. The company has also applied for new low-, medium-, and high-risk funds, ranging from fixed-income to equity funds. The company has also applied with the FRA for a new fund tracking the newly introduced EGX33 Shariah index.</p><p>QNB Al Ahli, the Egyptian unit of Qatar National Bank (QNB Group), will be rebranding to QNB.</p><p>Arkan Palm and Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) will establish a Holiday Inn Express hotel in Arkan Palm’s 205 project in West Cairo. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 85.2 | <em>3.2%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 313 | <em>4.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 338 | -4.9%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,040 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 1,000 | 0.5%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 126 | -1.1%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 389 | 1.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,548 | -0.7%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,465 | 0.1%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,102 | <em>3.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 132 | <em>-0.8%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,766 | <em>1.6%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will soon disburse a USD300 million tranche from its USD733 million loan to finance the construction of the first phase of Cairo Metro Line 4. </p><p>The Ministry of Electricity and Energy and the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced that the duration of power cuts nationwide will be extended by one hour on Sunday and Monday.</p><p>The USD rose above 48 EGP for the first time since April, jumping by around EGP0.70 yesterday. The rate settled at EGP48.20 by the end of the day at the Central Bank of Egypt.</p><p>The value of “electronic payment and collection” services increased by 19% during 11MFY2023/24, recording about EGP2.5 trillion.</p><p>Egypt’s natural gas production decreased by 5% during last April, reaching 4.26 billion cubic meters. At the same time, gas consumption in Egypt decreased by 4.5% during April, reaching 5.02 billion cubic meters.</p><p>The court rejected the lawsuit filed by <b>EGTS</b> regarding the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot. </p><p><b>Beltone Holding</b> is revamping its Beltone Trading App into an investment fund platform with a new fully digital onboarding process and is planning to apply for approval from the FRA in July. The company has also applied for new low-, medium-, and high-risk funds, ranging from fixed-income to equity funds. The company has also applied with the FRA for a new fund tracking the newly introduced EGX33 Shariah index.</p><p>QNB Al Ahli, the Egyptian unit of Qatar National Bank (QNB Group), will be rebranding to QNB.</p><p>Arkan Palm and Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) will establish a Holiday Inn Express hotel in Arkan Palm’s 205 project in West Cairo. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 85.2 | <em>3.2%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 313 | <em>4.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 338 | -4.9%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,040 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 1,000 | 0.5%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 126 | -1.1%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 389 | 1.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,548 | -0.7%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,465 | 0.1%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,102 | <em>3.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 132 | <em>-0.8%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,766 | <em>1.6%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>State gas firm EGAS is seeking at least 17 LNG shipments in a tender, to be delivered over the next three months. </p><p>International Cooperation Minister has signed agreements with US Ambassador to Egypt for eight USAID grants worth USD130 million to further the state’s developmental objectives.</p><p>The new ministerial lineup could reportedly be delayed for several days.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone signed USD10.8 billion worth of green hydrogen and ammonia projects in 2023.</p><p>Pharos Energy revealed that it had received USD13.8 million of its arrears owed by the EGPC of which USD10 million were paid in dollars. </p><p>Egypt’s merchandise exports increased in the first five months of 2024 by about 10% to USD16.6 billion.</p><p>Turkish ready-made garment maker Şirikcioglu has obtained approval from Egypt’s government to establish a denim factory in Port Said with an estimated investment cost of USD700 million.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance expects to collect USD2 billion in revenues from the initiative to facilitate the import of cars for Egyptians abroad.</p><p><b>Kima</b> released 3Q23/24 unaudited financial indicators. Bottom line turned into losses during 3Q23/24 with a net loss of EGP411 million as compared to a net profit of EGP262 million in 3Q22/23 and EGP163 million in 2Q23/24 due to growing interest expenses. On a nine-month basis, net profit declined by 91% YoY to EGP102 million in 9M23/24 from EGP1.1 billion in 9M22/23. <em>Kima is currently trading at a 2023/2024f PE of 21.2x and EV/EBITDA of 8.6x.</em></p><p>Energean has agreed to sell its assets in Egypt, Italy, and Croatia to Carlyle for up to USD945 million. </p><p>Ades Holding signed a two-year SAR185 million contract with the Suez Oil Company to deploy a jack-up rig in the Suez Canal, a subsidiary of the state’s Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC). </p><p>ValU, <b>HRHO</b>’s subsidiary, signed a partnership agreement with Alameda Healthcare to provide flexible payment solutions for customers.</p><p><b>Beltone Holding</b> aims to bring its assets under management (AUMs) to EGP50 billion over the next three years, up from a current EGP28 billion.</p><p><b>BINV</b> is looking to invest EGP1.5-2 billion throughout the year with a focus on the healthcare and pharma sectors.</p><p>Cairo-based fintech startup Sahl is mulling over filing for a digital bank license from the Central Bank of Egypt. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>State gas firm EGAS is seeking at least 17 LNG shipments in a tender, to be delivered over the next three months. </p><p>International Cooperation Minister has signed agreements with US Ambassador to Egypt for eight USAID grants worth USD130 million to further the state’s developmental objectives.</p><p>The new ministerial lineup could reportedly be delayed for several days.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone signed USD10.8 billion worth of green hydrogen and ammonia projects in 2023.</p><p>Pharos Energy revealed that it had received USD13.8 million of its arrears owed by the EGPC of which USD10 million were paid in dollars. </p><p>Egypt’s merchandise exports increased in the first five months of 2024 by about 10% to USD16.6 billion.</p><p>Turkish ready-made garment maker Şirikcioglu has obtained approval from Egypt’s government to establish a denim factory in Port Said with an estimated investment cost of USD700 million.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance expects to collect USD2 billion in revenues from the initiative to facilitate the import of cars for Egyptians abroad.</p><p><b>Kima</b> released 3Q23/24 unaudited financial indicators. Bottom line turned into losses during 3Q23/24 with a net loss of EGP411 million as compared to a net profit of EGP262 million in 3Q22/23 and EGP163 million in 2Q23/24 due to growing interest expenses. On a nine-month basis, net profit declined by 91% YoY to EGP102 million in 9M23/24 from EGP1.1 billion in 9M22/23. <em>Kima is currently trading at a 2023/2024f PE of 21.2x and EV/EBITDA of 8.6x.</em></p><p>Energean has agreed to sell its assets in Egypt, Italy, and Croatia to Carlyle for up to USD945 million. </p><p>Ades Holding signed a two-year SAR185 million contract with the Suez Oil Company to deploy a jack-up rig in the Suez Canal, a subsidiary of the state’s Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC). </p><p>ValU, <b>HRHO</b>’s subsidiary, signed a partnership agreement with Alameda Healthcare to provide flexible payment solutions for customers.</p><p><b>Beltone Holding</b> aims to bring its assets under management (AUMs) to EGP50 billion over the next three years, up from a current EGP28 billion.</p><p><b>BINV</b> is looking to invest EGP1.5-2 billion throughout the year with a focus on the healthcare and pharma sectors.</p><p>Cairo-based fintech startup Sahl is mulling over filing for a digital bank license from the Central Bank of Egypt. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at their current range of 5.25% to 5.5%, and revised its outlook for rate cuts to just one in 2024.  The CBE revealed that the balance of foreign investments in Egyptian treasury bills in March, surged to USD32.5 billion, up from about USD13.7 billion in February.  Chinese shipping and logistics group Cosco Shipping will invest USD375 mn this year to increase its container capacity at various Egyptian ports.  AD Ports will develop,...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at their current range of 5.25% to 5.5%, and revised its outlook for rate cuts to just one in 2024.</p><p> The CBE revealed that the balance of foreign investments in Egyptian treasury bills in March, surged to USD32.5 billion, up from about USD13.7 billion in February.</p><p> Chinese shipping and logistics group Cosco Shipping will invest USD375 mn this year to increase its container capacity at various Egyptian ports.</p><p> AD Ports will develop, operate, and manage three cruise terminals in Hurghada, Safaga, and Sharm El Sheikh that will launch in 2025, after inking a concession agreement with the Red Sea Port Authority that will see AD Ports invest USD4.7 mn over 15 years.</p><p> EBRD is mulling over extending a USD71.7 mn senior loan to finance a 200 MW wind farm in Ras Ghareb, developed and operated by the UAE’s Masdar and Infinity Power.</p><p> Egypt joins Pakistan, Nigeria, and Kenya as one of the once-unloved emerging markets that “lured” investors back into their local debt instruments with higher interest rates and liberalized exchange rates, the Financial Times writes. Egypt saw investors pour some USD 15 bn into local bonds this year, the majority of which came following the announcement of the Ras El Hekma agreement.</p><p> Egypt is preparing to begin bidding procedures to an international consultant to develop a strategy to localize the manufacture of electronic chips and solar cells.</p><p> The CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones stated that Egypt attracted FDI worth USD10.04 billion in FY23-24, with a growth rate of 12.3% compared to the previous fiscal year.</p><p> Egypt was recently able to pay USD400 million arrears to the airlines operating at various Egyptian airports.</p><p> <b>SWDY</b> is to reduce its capital from EGP2.17 billion to EGP2.14 billion by cancelling treasury shares in total of 30 million shares at a par value of EGP1/share. Accordingly, we adjust SWDY’s FV to EGP45.51/share from EGP44.88/share taking into account the new number of shares of 2.14 billion shares, instead of the previous 2.17 billion shares, post listing the issued capital decrease, effective 24 June 2024.</p><p> <b>EGCH </b>general assembly approved the adoption of the final price for the additional work of the nitric acid and ammonium nitrate project for the equivalent of USD117 million (USD97.4 million and EGP 937.8 million). </p><p> <b>MOIL </b>posted standalone net profit of USD609 thousand for the year ended 31 March 2024 as compared to a net loss of USD481 thousands last year. </p><p> <b>COMI </b>reduces the interest rate by 2% on the 3-year fixed rate CD, becoming the first bank to announce a reduction in interest rates on savings certificates, after the inflation rate declined in May to the lowest level in two years.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at their current range of 5.25% to 5.5%, and revised its outlook for rate cuts to just one in 2024.</p><p> The CBE revealed that the balance of foreign investments in Egyptian treasury bills in March, surged to USD32.5 billion, up from about USD13.7 billion in February.</p><p> Chinese shipping and logistics group Cosco Shipping will invest USD375 mn this year to increase its container capacity at various Egyptian ports.</p><p> AD Ports will develop, operate, and manage three cruise terminals in Hurghada, Safaga, and Sharm El Sheikh that will launch in 2025, after inking a concession agreement with the Red Sea Port Authority that will see AD Ports invest USD4.7 mn over 15 years.</p><p> EBRD is mulling over extending a USD71.7 mn senior loan to finance a 200 MW wind farm in Ras Ghareb, developed and operated by the UAE’s Masdar and Infinity Power.</p><p> Egypt joins Pakistan, Nigeria, and Kenya as one of the once-unloved emerging markets that “lured” investors back into their local debt instruments with higher interest rates and liberalized exchange rates, the Financial Times writes. Egypt saw investors pour some USD 15 bn into local bonds this year, the majority of which came following the announcement of the Ras El Hekma agreement.</p><p> Egypt is preparing to begin bidding procedures to an international consultant to develop a strategy to localize the manufacture of electronic chips and solar cells.</p><p> The CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones stated that Egypt attracted FDI worth USD10.04 billion in FY23-24, with a growth rate of 12.3% compared to the previous fiscal year.</p><p> Egypt was recently able to pay USD400 million arrears to the airlines operating at various Egyptian airports.</p><p> <b>SWDY</b> is to reduce its capital from EGP2.17 billion to EGP2.14 billion by cancelling treasury shares in total of 30 million shares at a par value of EGP1/share. Accordingly, we adjust SWDY’s FV to EGP45.51/share from EGP44.88/share taking into account the new number of shares of 2.14 billion shares, instead of the previous 2.17 billion shares, post listing the issued capital decrease, effective 24 June 2024.</p><p> <b>EGCH </b>general assembly approved the adoption of the final price for the additional work of the nitric acid and ammonium nitrate project for the equivalent of USD117 million (USD97.4 million and EGP 937.8 million). </p><p> <b>MOIL </b>posted standalone net profit of USD609 thousand for the year ended 31 March 2024 as compared to a net loss of USD481 thousands last year. </p><p> <b>COMI </b>reduces the interest rate by 2% on the 3-year fixed rate CD, becoming the first bank to announce a reduction in interest rates on savings certificates, after the inflation rate declined in May to the lowest level in two years.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt is looking to secure a USD 1 bn — or its equivalent in another currency — soft loan from the Brics’ New Development Bank (NDB) by the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025. The government is also in talks with the NDB over the issuance of local currency-denominated bonds. The government will reportedly launch its new export subsidies program starting in July.  The EGX will today launch Egypt’s maiden shariah-compliant index after getting the approval from the Financial Regulatory Au...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt is looking to secure a USD 1 bn — or its equivalent in another currency — soft loan from the Brics’ New Development Bank (NDB) by the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025. The government is also in talks with the NDB over the issuance of local currency-denominated bonds.</p><p>The government will reportedly launch its new export subsidies program starting in July. </p><p>The EGX will today launch Egypt’s maiden shariah-compliant index after getting the approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority&apos;s main shariah supervisory committee. The index will be launched in collaboration with Standard &amp; Poor’s.</p><p>The CBE yesterday accepted bids for EGP929.8 bn in fixed-rate deposits with 14-day maturities at a rate of 27.75%.</p><p>The Suez Canal Authority decided to raise the fees for using the electronic service to pass through the canal, starting next September to USD300 and to USD500 starting in 2025 up from USD50 currently.</p><p>The World Bank expects the Egyptian economy to grow by 4.2% in FY2024-25, rising to 4.6% in FY2025-26.</p><p><b>CCAP</b>’s USD28 million debt buyback program attracted EGP1.7 billion (USD35.9 million) in subscription orders from shareholders in its second and final phase, which took place on 9 June, the company said in an EGX disclosure.</p><p>The Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority (EMRA), East Gas Company and IMEX International have signed a shareholders agreement to establish a company for upgrading phosphate ores — one of the key components used to make chemical fertilizers. The company will earmark USD250 million to build a facility with an annual processing capacity of 1 million tons.</p><p>OPEC on Tuesday stuck to its forecast for relatively strong growth in global oil demand in 2024, despite lower-than-expected use in the first quarter, saying travel and tourism would support consumption in the second half of the year. </p><p><b>OCDI</b> and Marriott International signed an agreement to open two Tribute Portfolio hotels in Egypt: the Tribute Portfolio Hotel at Forty West in West Cairo, opening in 2027, and the Tribute Portfolio Hotel at June on the North Coast, opening in 2029.</p><p><b>GBCO</b> subsidiary, Itamco, and the Military Production Ministry’s Helwan Company for Machinery and Equipment will assemble and manufacture the Indian Bajaj’s eco-friendly, fuel efficient and economically competitive Qute model.</p><p>State-owned investment bank <b>CICH</b>’s asset management arm, CI Capital Asset Management, wants to launch “the country’s first” fund investing in shariah-compliant stocks when the EGX launches its maiden sharia-compliant index.</p><p>Private equity firm <b>BINV</b> and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) are reportedly planning to attract local institutions to buy into a planned capital increase up to EGP1 bn for B Investments’ healthcare arm B Healthcare Investments, the capital increase could take place within months.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt is looking to secure a USD 1 bn — or its equivalent in another currency — soft loan from the Brics’ New Development Bank (NDB) by the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025. The government is also in talks with the NDB over the issuance of local currency-denominated bonds.</p><p>The government will reportedly launch its new export subsidies program starting in July. </p><p>The EGX will today launch Egypt’s maiden shariah-compliant index after getting the approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority&apos;s main shariah supervisory committee. The index will be launched in collaboration with Standard &amp; Poor’s.</p><p>The CBE yesterday accepted bids for EGP929.8 bn in fixed-rate deposits with 14-day maturities at a rate of 27.75%.</p><p>The Suez Canal Authority decided to raise the fees for using the electronic service to pass through the canal, starting next September to USD300 and to USD500 starting in 2025 up from USD50 currently.</p><p>The World Bank expects the Egyptian economy to grow by 4.2% in FY2024-25, rising to 4.6% in FY2025-26.</p><p><b>CCAP</b>’s USD28 million debt buyback program attracted EGP1.7 billion (USD35.9 million) in subscription orders from shareholders in its second and final phase, which took place on 9 June, the company said in an EGX disclosure.</p><p>The Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority (EMRA), East Gas Company and IMEX International have signed a shareholders agreement to establish a company for upgrading phosphate ores — one of the key components used to make chemical fertilizers. The company will earmark USD250 million to build a facility with an annual processing capacity of 1 million tons.</p><p>OPEC on Tuesday stuck to its forecast for relatively strong growth in global oil demand in 2024, despite lower-than-expected use in the first quarter, saying travel and tourism would support consumption in the second half of the year. </p><p><b>OCDI</b> and Marriott International signed an agreement to open two Tribute Portfolio hotels in Egypt: the Tribute Portfolio Hotel at Forty West in West Cairo, opening in 2027, and the Tribute Portfolio Hotel at June on the North Coast, opening in 2029.</p><p><b>GBCO</b> subsidiary, Itamco, and the Military Production Ministry’s Helwan Company for Machinery and Equipment will assemble and manufacture the Indian Bajaj’s eco-friendly, fuel efficient and economically competitive Qute model.</p><p>State-owned investment bank <b>CICH</b>’s asset management arm, CI Capital Asset Management, wants to launch “the country’s first” fund investing in shariah-compliant stocks when the EGX launches its maiden sharia-compliant index.</p><p>Private equity firm <b>BINV</b> and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) are reportedly planning to attract local institutions to buy into a planned capital increase up to EGP1 bn for B Investments’ healthcare arm B Healthcare Investments, the capital increase could take place within months.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[May 2024 saw a continued decline in the annual urban inflation, falling to 28.1% from April’s 32.5%. Core inflation, which excludes highly volatile and administered prices, declined for the third consecutive month in May reaching 27.1%, compared to 31.8% in April. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will announce a new electricity production project to be carried out in partnership with the private sector. The bank has plans as well to take part in financing a “major” ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>May 2024 saw a continued decline in the annual urban inflation, falling to 28.1% from April’s 32.5%. Core inflation, which excludes highly volatile and administered prices, declined for the third consecutive month in May reaching 27.1%, compared to 31.8% in April.</p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will announce a new electricity production project to be carried out in partnership with the private sector. The bank has plans as well to take part in financing a “major” green hydrogen project in Egypt next year. The bank is interested in acquiring minority stakes in a few local banks.</p><p>The Oil Ministry plans to import the first shipment of liquefied gas at the port of Ain Sokhna during the last week of June. </p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) has acquired a 20% stake in the local pharma chain Care Pharmacies for EGP75 mn.</p><p>The government is set to launch an online platform for medical tourism within the next two weeks. The platform will allow users to reserve spots in any hospital in Egypt and apply for and receive a visa for the medical treatment within 72 hours.</p><p>An official at the Shalatin Mineral Resources Company said that 3 foreign companies won the company&apos;s global bid for gold exploration. The official said that the winning companies were one Russian, one English, and the last is Saudi. The names of the winning companies are scheduled to be officially announced in the coming days.</p><p> </p><p>We upgrade our FV for <b>JUFO</b> to EGP30.80/share, maintaining Overweight recommendation to factor in:</p><p>•           New Macro assumptions</p><p>•           Capex of EGP2.0 billion in 2024.</p><p>•           Exports expansion mainly to the MENA region.</p><p>•           Higher ASP and volumes recovery.</p><p>•           Margin improvement relative to historical averages.</p><p>JUFO is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 8.2x.</p><p><b>BINV</b>’s general assembly approved the distribution of a cash dividend of EGP 1.00/share or its equivalent in USD (DY of 4.9%), with a total amount of EGP218.36 million, in addition to EGP9 million to be distributed to the BoD. </p><p><b>Aman</b> Consumer Finance, RAYA&apos;s financial services arm, has issued EGP1.04 bn worth of securitized bonds. </p><p>Local payment cards manufacturer Masria Digital Payments (MDP) is adding three production lines to its factory in Tenth of Ramadan City this year, with investments of USD 2 mn. </p><p>Alameda Healthcare will invest some USD245 mn to expand its footprint in Egypt and across the region, through setting up new hospitals, acquiring existing ones or expanding its own hospitals.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>May 2024 saw a continued decline in the annual urban inflation, falling to 28.1% from April’s 32.5%. Core inflation, which excludes highly volatile and administered prices, declined for the third consecutive month in May reaching 27.1%, compared to 31.8% in April.</p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will announce a new electricity production project to be carried out in partnership with the private sector. The bank has plans as well to take part in financing a “major” green hydrogen project in Egypt next year. The bank is interested in acquiring minority stakes in a few local banks.</p><p>The Oil Ministry plans to import the first shipment of liquefied gas at the port of Ain Sokhna during the last week of June. </p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) has acquired a 20% stake in the local pharma chain Care Pharmacies for EGP75 mn.</p><p>The government is set to launch an online platform for medical tourism within the next two weeks. The platform will allow users to reserve spots in any hospital in Egypt and apply for and receive a visa for the medical treatment within 72 hours.</p><p>An official at the Shalatin Mineral Resources Company said that 3 foreign companies won the company&apos;s global bid for gold exploration. The official said that the winning companies were one Russian, one English, and the last is Saudi. The names of the winning companies are scheduled to be officially announced in the coming days.</p><p> </p><p>We upgrade our FV for <b>JUFO</b> to EGP30.80/share, maintaining Overweight recommendation to factor in:</p><p>•           New Macro assumptions</p><p>•           Capex of EGP2.0 billion in 2024.</p><p>•           Exports expansion mainly to the MENA region.</p><p>•           Higher ASP and volumes recovery.</p><p>•           Margin improvement relative to historical averages.</p><p>JUFO is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 8.2x.</p><p><b>BINV</b>’s general assembly approved the distribution of a cash dividend of EGP 1.00/share or its equivalent in USD (DY of 4.9%), with a total amount of EGP218.36 million, in addition to EGP9 million to be distributed to the BoD. </p><p><b>Aman</b> Consumer Finance, RAYA&apos;s financial services arm, has issued EGP1.04 bn worth of securitized bonds. </p><p>Local payment cards manufacturer Masria Digital Payments (MDP) is adding three production lines to its factory in Tenth of Ramadan City this year, with investments of USD 2 mn. </p><p>Alameda Healthcare will invest some USD245 mn to expand its footprint in Egypt and across the region, through setting up new hospitals, acquiring existing ones or expanding its own hospitals.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Head of EBRD in Egypt said that the bank has pumped USD500 million into Egypt YTD, and expects the bank&apos;s financing to reach USD1.2 billion by year-end.</p><p>The Cabinet has turned down a proposal from the Supply Ministry to raise the price of subsidized sugar to EGP18 from EGP12.6 per kilo.</p><p>The government will not be importing sugar for a while and the private sector is expected to import some 250k tons of sugar over the next three months.</p><p>Suez Canal revenue continued to decline in May, falling some 64.3% YoY to record USD337.8 million.</p><p>Egyptian banks’ holdings of sovereign debt are about 554% of their capital.</p><p>The Finance Ministry will release its 2024-2030 tax policy document for public consultation in the coming weeks.</p><p>Egypt is preparing to assess the final numbers of immigrants, refugees, and foreigners, as well as their geographical distribution in the country, and their economic impact, during the coming year.</p><p>The Head of the Pharmaceuticals Division at the Federation of Chambers of Commerce expects an increase in the prices of pharmaceutical products by the end of July with the new production being manufactured, indicating that the average increases are between 20% and 25%.</p><p>We updated our FV for <b>SWDY</b> to EGP44.88/share, up from the previous EGP34.96/share. <em>SWDY is trading at FY24e P/E of 7.9x and EV/EBITDA of 4.0x.</em> </p><p><b>ESRS’s</b> (FV: EGP97.02, OW) general assembly approved the decrease of the company’s capital by writing off 910,481 treasury shares with a face value of EGP4.6 million.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s aluminum exports surged 15% YoY to USD259 million in 4M 2024. </p><p>We raised our FV of <b>EFIH</b> to EGP35.35/share, up from EGP23.50/share. <em>EFIH is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 22.9x and EV/EBITDA of 15.1x</em>.</p><p><b>EKHO</b> sent a release announcing the resumption of the gas supply and operations at the factories of its subsidiary, AlexFert, after the natural gas network pressure stabilized.</p><p><b>EGCH </b>announced that the subscription for the second phase of the remaining shares, amounting to 3,381,420 shares, was covered 23x with an allocation ratio of 0.04 for each share.</p><p><b>CIRA</b> is considering borrowing around EGP600 million from the National Bank from Egypt to partially finance the establishment of the first phase of Saxony University.</p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) is partnering with CIRA’s subsidiaries, Al Ahly CIRA and Eduhive, to establish Lemania Swiss International School in Taj City, and is collaborating with Blue Ribbon to establish Klub Kayan in Taj City.</p><p>Investment management firm Act Financial will begin trading on the EGX by the last week of July, following the closure of the subscription period on 23 July. Act Financial is to offer around 32% of the company by offering around 360 million shares at an IPO price of EGP2.9/share.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 79.6 | <em>-2.5%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 269 | <em>0.4%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 343 | 5.4%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,030 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 995 | 1.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 128 | -3.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 385 | 2.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,638 | -2.8%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,521 | -3.3%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,040 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 132 | <em>-7.7%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,722 | <em>3.5%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Head of EBRD in Egypt said that the bank has pumped USD500 million into Egypt YTD, and expects the bank&apos;s financing to reach USD1.2 billion by year-end.</p><p>The Cabinet has turned down a proposal from the Supply Ministry to raise the price of subsidized sugar to EGP18 from EGP12.6 per kilo.</p><p>The government will not be importing sugar for a while and the private sector is expected to import some 250k tons of sugar over the next three months.</p><p>Suez Canal revenue continued to decline in May, falling some 64.3% YoY to record USD337.8 million.</p><p>Egyptian banks’ holdings of sovereign debt are about 554% of their capital.</p><p>The Finance Ministry will release its 2024-2030 tax policy document for public consultation in the coming weeks.</p><p>Egypt is preparing to assess the final numbers of immigrants, refugees, and foreigners, as well as their geographical distribution in the country, and their economic impact, during the coming year.</p><p>The Head of the Pharmaceuticals Division at the Federation of Chambers of Commerce expects an increase in the prices of pharmaceutical products by the end of July with the new production being manufactured, indicating that the average increases are between 20% and 25%.</p><p>We updated our FV for <b>SWDY</b> to EGP44.88/share, up from the previous EGP34.96/share. <em>SWDY is trading at FY24e P/E of 7.9x and EV/EBITDA of 4.0x.</em> </p><p><b>ESRS’s</b> (FV: EGP97.02, OW) general assembly approved the decrease of the company’s capital by writing off 910,481 treasury shares with a face value of EGP4.6 million.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s aluminum exports surged 15% YoY to USD259 million in 4M 2024. </p><p>We raised our FV of <b>EFIH</b> to EGP35.35/share, up from EGP23.50/share. <em>EFIH is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 22.9x and EV/EBITDA of 15.1x</em>.</p><p><b>EKHO</b> sent a release announcing the resumption of the gas supply and operations at the factories of its subsidiary, AlexFert, after the natural gas network pressure stabilized.</p><p><b>EGCH </b>announced that the subscription for the second phase of the remaining shares, amounting to 3,381,420 shares, was covered 23x with an allocation ratio of 0.04 for each share.</p><p><b>CIRA</b> is considering borrowing around EGP600 million from the National Bank from Egypt to partially finance the establishment of the first phase of Saxony University.</p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) is partnering with CIRA’s subsidiaries, Al Ahly CIRA and Eduhive, to establish Lemania Swiss International School in Taj City, and is collaborating with Blue Ribbon to establish Klub Kayan in Taj City.</p><p>Investment management firm Act Financial will begin trading on the EGX by the last week of July, following the closure of the subscription period on 23 July. Act Financial is to offer around 32% of the company by offering around 360 million shares at an IPO price of EGP2.9/share.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 79.6 | <em>-2.5%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 269 | <em>0.4%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 343 | 5.4%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,030 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 995 | 1.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 128 | -3.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 385 | 2.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,638 | -2.8%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,521 | -3.3%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,040 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 132 | <em>-7.7%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,722 | <em>3.5%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly’s new government will take their oath before President El Sisi on Tuesday.</p><p>The IMF has reached a staff-level agreement with Egypt on the third review of its expanded USD8 billion loan program, which is set to unlock USD820 million after the Fund’s executive board gives the go-ahead in the coming weeks.</p><p>Ain Sokhna will receive the floating LNG regasification unit that the government will lease from Norway’s Höegh LNG in mid-June as it gears up to welcome LNG shipments to help meet heightened local demand. </p><p>Oil Ministry spokesperson Hamdi Abdel Aziz confirmed that power supplies have returned to their normal levels before the heatwave that hit the country last week. </p><p>The government will pay 25% of its arrears to international oil and gas companies operating in the country this week. </p><p>The government cut its target for wheat exports by 17% YoY to 5 million tons during the current year.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) achieved YTD sales of EGP122.0 billion, up 171.1% y/y. </p><p><b>SWDY</b> reported solid 1Q24 consolidated results with attributable earnings surging to EGP4.0 billion (+37%, +95% QoQ). <em>SWDY is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 8.6x and EV/EBITDA of 4.2x.</em></p><p><b>SWDY</b> is studying the execution of some projects in Iraq especially in the infrastructure and industrial sectors.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> announced that it has begun receiving feed gases and gradually starting up its plants following the stabilization of gas pressure in the network. <b>ABUK</b> also announced on Thursday that it will gradually go back to normal operation.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> announced the completion of the first phase to submit applications to participate in the purchase of Qalaa Holdings’ external debt which lasted from 2 to 5 June 2024. The total amounts collected in the first phase were EGP875.4 million, equivalent to USD17.5 million out of a total value of USD21.6 million with a coverage of 81.1%. The remaining amount to participate during the second phase is USD4.1 million, equivalent to EGP204.0 million. The second and final phase of applications for participation will be opened on 9 June 2024.</p><p>Methanex Egypt announced that the Oil Ministry promised to resume natural gas supply to the company’s plants during the current week. Methanex is the sole producer of Methanol in Egypt.</p><p>The CBE announced the completion of the deployment of nearly 6,500 ATMs as part of the initiative it launched in 2020 to deploy ATMs in areas suffering from shortages of machines with the participation of 26 banks. </p><p>The CBE revealed that the number of Meeza cards in the Egyptian market reached 33.7 million issued cards.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>&apos;s investment banking division completed its advisory on the USD150 million IPO of Miahona, a leading developer of water and wastewater infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.</p><p>Banque du Caire net profit in 1Q24 grew 129% y/y to EGP2.4 billion.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly’s new government will take their oath before President El Sisi on Tuesday.</p><p>The IMF has reached a staff-level agreement with Egypt on the third review of its expanded USD8 billion loan program, which is set to unlock USD820 million after the Fund’s executive board gives the go-ahead in the coming weeks.</p><p>Ain Sokhna will receive the floating LNG regasification unit that the government will lease from Norway’s Höegh LNG in mid-June as it gears up to welcome LNG shipments to help meet heightened local demand. </p><p>Oil Ministry spokesperson Hamdi Abdel Aziz confirmed that power supplies have returned to their normal levels before the heatwave that hit the country last week. </p><p>The government will pay 25% of its arrears to international oil and gas companies operating in the country this week. </p><p>The government cut its target for wheat exports by 17% YoY to 5 million tons during the current year.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) achieved YTD sales of EGP122.0 billion, up 171.1% y/y. </p><p><b>SWDY</b> reported solid 1Q24 consolidated results with attributable earnings surging to EGP4.0 billion (+37%, +95% QoQ). <em>SWDY is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 8.6x and EV/EBITDA of 4.2x.</em></p><p><b>SWDY</b> is studying the execution of some projects in Iraq especially in the infrastructure and industrial sectors.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> announced that it has begun receiving feed gases and gradually starting up its plants following the stabilization of gas pressure in the network. <b>ABUK</b> also announced on Thursday that it will gradually go back to normal operation.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> announced the completion of the first phase to submit applications to participate in the purchase of Qalaa Holdings’ external debt which lasted from 2 to 5 June 2024. The total amounts collected in the first phase were EGP875.4 million, equivalent to USD17.5 million out of a total value of USD21.6 million with a coverage of 81.1%. The remaining amount to participate during the second phase is USD4.1 million, equivalent to EGP204.0 million. The second and final phase of applications for participation will be opened on 9 June 2024.</p><p>Methanex Egypt announced that the Oil Ministry promised to resume natural gas supply to the company’s plants during the current week. Methanex is the sole producer of Methanol in Egypt.</p><p>The CBE announced the completion of the deployment of nearly 6,500 ATMs as part of the initiative it launched in 2020 to deploy ATMs in areas suffering from shortages of machines with the participation of 26 banks. </p><p>The CBE revealed that the number of Meeza cards in the Egyptian market reached 33.7 million issued cards.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>&apos;s investment banking division completed its advisory on the USD150 million IPO of Miahona, a leading developer of water and wastewater infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.</p><p>Banque du Caire net profit in 1Q24 grew 129% y/y to EGP2.4 billion.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Remittances from Egyptians abroad surged 43.8% YoY in April to USD2.2 billion. On a monthly basis, remittances increased for the second consecutive month, rising 2.6%.  A number of government officials are reportedly in London today to gauge foreign appetite for fresh debt issuances, including the possibility of a eurobond issuance.  The Ministry of Petroleum will launch an international tender to import about 15 shipments of liquefied gas until next October to meet the country’s fu...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Remittances from Egyptians abroad surged 43.8% YoY in April to USD2.2 billion. On a monthly basis, remittances increased for the second consecutive month, rising 2.6%. </p><p>A number of government officials are reportedly in London today to gauge foreign appetite for fresh debt issuances, including the possibility of a eurobond issuance. </p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum will launch an international tender to import about 15 shipments of liquefied gas until next October to meet the country’s fuel needs.</p><p>The Supply Ministry is now looking to import some 5 million tons of wheat this year, down from its initial target of 6 million tons, as it works to up its purchases of local wheat. </p><p>The Finance Ministry will begin disbursing the first batch of export subsidies under the seventh phase of the program today. Some 360 exporters will start receiving some EGP10 billion in export subsidies during this phase. The second and third batches are scheduled for 27 June and 8 August. </p><p>The General Administration of Cost and Pricing at the Egyptian Electricity Utility Regulatory Authority will finish within days the proposals and scenarios for determining electricity prices that are to be implemented as of next July. </p><p>The Head of the Sugar and Integrated Industries Company said that the fair price of sugar on the ration card is EGP24 per kilo, after the rise in production costs.</p><p>Pressure fluctuations in the natural gas pipeline network have forced several companies in the fertilizer and petrochemical sector to suspend production until the gas flow stabilizes. <b>MFPC, ABUK, </b>and<b>  EKHO&apos;</b>s AlexFert said they are putting production on hold for an initial 24 hours, while <b>SKPC</b> and <b>EGCH</b> said they are suspending production until the pressure levels stabilize. On the other hand, <b>EFIC </b>announced that it will not be affected by the cut as it does not use natural gas as a main raw material. However, the Oil and Electricity Ministries said they would gradually increase gas supplies to fertilizer companies starting today.</p><p><b>MBSC</b> posted its unaudited financial results for 1Q24 with net profit dropping to EGP41.5 million (-32% YoY, -67% QoQ) primarily on tight margins due to the company’s high dependency on imported coal as its main source of energy to operate its facility. <em>MBSC is trading at FY24e PE of 7.7x and EV/EBITDA of 5.6x. </em></p><p>Rosetta for Energy Solutions, a subsidiary of TAQA Arabia signed a MoU with Elsewedy Industrial Development, a subsidiary of <b>SWDY</b> to supply natural gas to Elsewedy Industrial City (EIC) in Tanzania via a first-of-its-kind innovative LNG Virtual Pipeline. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s total iron and steel exports dropped 21% YoY to USD600 million in the first 4-months of 2024.</p><p><b>EAST</b> has addressed some property and liability insurance companies operating in the Egyptian market to present its technical and financial offers to insure the company’s assets, including the company’s buildings, facilities, and liabilities, with total amounts amounting to EGP65 billion.</p><p>A number of Egyptian banks doubled the limits of the use of credit cards in Saudi riyals, whether for purchases or cash withdrawal, in tandem with the approach of the Hajj season.</p><p>SFE is conducting a restructuring process for Misr Life Insurance Company at the moment, by separating real estate activity, in preparation for selling a share of it to one of the strategic investors during the coming period. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Remittances from Egyptians abroad surged 43.8% YoY in April to USD2.2 billion. On a monthly basis, remittances increased for the second consecutive month, rising 2.6%. </p><p>A number of government officials are reportedly in London today to gauge foreign appetite for fresh debt issuances, including the possibility of a eurobond issuance. </p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum will launch an international tender to import about 15 shipments of liquefied gas until next October to meet the country’s fuel needs.</p><p>The Supply Ministry is now looking to import some 5 million tons of wheat this year, down from its initial target of 6 million tons, as it works to up its purchases of local wheat. </p><p>The Finance Ministry will begin disbursing the first batch of export subsidies under the seventh phase of the program today. Some 360 exporters will start receiving some EGP10 billion in export subsidies during this phase. The second and third batches are scheduled for 27 June and 8 August. </p><p>The General Administration of Cost and Pricing at the Egyptian Electricity Utility Regulatory Authority will finish within days the proposals and scenarios for determining electricity prices that are to be implemented as of next July. </p><p>The Head of the Sugar and Integrated Industries Company said that the fair price of sugar on the ration card is EGP24 per kilo, after the rise in production costs.</p><p>Pressure fluctuations in the natural gas pipeline network have forced several companies in the fertilizer and petrochemical sector to suspend production until the gas flow stabilizes. <b>MFPC, ABUK, </b>and<b>  EKHO&apos;</b>s AlexFert said they are putting production on hold for an initial 24 hours, while <b>SKPC</b> and <b>EGCH</b> said they are suspending production until the pressure levels stabilize. On the other hand, <b>EFIC </b>announced that it will not be affected by the cut as it does not use natural gas as a main raw material. However, the Oil and Electricity Ministries said they would gradually increase gas supplies to fertilizer companies starting today.</p><p><b>MBSC</b> posted its unaudited financial results for 1Q24 with net profit dropping to EGP41.5 million (-32% YoY, -67% QoQ) primarily on tight margins due to the company’s high dependency on imported coal as its main source of energy to operate its facility. <em>MBSC is trading at FY24e PE of 7.7x and EV/EBITDA of 5.6x. </em></p><p>Rosetta for Energy Solutions, a subsidiary of TAQA Arabia signed a MoU with Elsewedy Industrial Development, a subsidiary of <b>SWDY</b> to supply natural gas to Elsewedy Industrial City (EIC) in Tanzania via a first-of-its-kind innovative LNG Virtual Pipeline. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s total iron and steel exports dropped 21% YoY to USD600 million in the first 4-months of 2024.</p><p><b>EAST</b> has addressed some property and liability insurance companies operating in the Egyptian market to present its technical and financial offers to insure the company’s assets, including the company’s buildings, facilities, and liabilities, with total amounts amounting to EGP65 billion.</p><p>A number of Egyptian banks doubled the limits of the use of credit cards in Saudi riyals, whether for purchases or cash withdrawal, in tandem with the approach of the Hajj season.</p><p>SFE is conducting a restructuring process for Misr Life Insurance Company at the moment, by separating real estate activity, in preparation for selling a share of it to one of the strategic investors during the coming period. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Net International Reserves increased to USD46.126 billion in May, the highest on record, up from USD41.1 billion in April. It is known that the second tranche of the Ras El-Hekma deal funds was received by the Egyptian authorities around mid-May.</p><p>Ministries of Petroleum and Electricity announced they were extending rolling power blackouts across the country for an extra hour on Tuesday to allow for preventative maintenance on its regional gas and power networks and because of increased consumption caused by a heatwave.</p><p>Egypt PMI jumped to a 33-month high as demand and inflation trends improve, recording 49.6 in May from 47.4 in April, as a marked cooling of inflationary pressures since early 2024 spurred a near-stabilization in demand conditions.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) will start offering 7-8 former ministerial headquarters in Downtown Cairo to investors during the second half of the year. </p><p>Adnoc Distribution, the distribution arm of UAE’s Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, is set to begin manufacturing motor oil in Egypt before the end of 2024. The company is also planning to add 15-20 gas stations in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE over the next six months</p><p>Household appliance manufacturers and retailers are set to start slashing prices no less than 5-10% in response to the goods recently released from customs and from the first post-float import cycle hitting the market.</p><p>The Oil Ministry has once again reduced natural gas supplies to energy-intensive fertilizer companies by 20-30%, pushing a number of factories to close their doors until their gas supplies go back to normal levels. The effect of such a cut will be significant only if it is going to be in place for a long period of time.</p><p>Oil prices fell another USD1/bbl yesterday, extending losses that pushed them to four-month lows, reaching a low of USD76.76/bbl. Brent has now fallen 8% over the past week.</p><p>The Managing Director and CEO of <b>EAST</b> revealed that the company has sufficient liquidity and is ready to purchase raw tobacco worth up to USD1.2 billion to secure its needs for the next two years, with support from the Emirati partner.</p><p>GB Auto, <b>GBCO</b>’s auto arm and the local agent for Chery cars, is considering approaching the Ministry of Finance to include the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro model within the car replacement initiative, and studying benefiting from international agreements in preparation for taking steps towards export during the coming period.</p><p>ValU, <b>HRHO</b>’s arm, launched Ulter, a high-end platform that will finance purchases of luxury goods and services, including home finishing, travel, automotive, and marine transport, for affluent consumers.</p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt has issued fresh regulations putting a limit as to how long banks, payment services providers, and credit rating agencies can use the services of one accounting or auditing firm. The regulations also include a clause that ensures the client cannot use the same firm except after the passage of a specific period of time. Firms have 12 months to comply with the new rules.</p><p>Al Gioshy Steel is in talks with several Italian suppliers of steelmaking equipment to install a production line at its manufacturing facility next year at a cost between EGP500 million and EGP1 billion. The company aims to double its output to 200-240k tons this year. </p><p><b>MTIE</b> has allocated the equivalent of EGP200 million to its Saudi venture, the company through which it plans to enter the Saudi home appliances and electronics market. The company plans to enter the Saudi market next month.</p><p><b>ELSH</b> declared EGP0.15/share cash dividends (DY of 2.6%). Record date is 24 June 2024. Distribution date of first installment is 27 June 2024. Distribution date of second installment is 27 February 2025.</p><p>The Healthcare Ministry is putting together a committee to review medicine prices every six months.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Net International Reserves increased to USD46.126 billion in May, the highest on record, up from USD41.1 billion in April. It is known that the second tranche of the Ras El-Hekma deal funds was received by the Egyptian authorities around mid-May.</p><p>Ministries of Petroleum and Electricity announced they were extending rolling power blackouts across the country for an extra hour on Tuesday to allow for preventative maintenance on its regional gas and power networks and because of increased consumption caused by a heatwave.</p><p>Egypt PMI jumped to a 33-month high as demand and inflation trends improve, recording 49.6 in May from 47.4 in April, as a marked cooling of inflationary pressures since early 2024 spurred a near-stabilization in demand conditions.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) will start offering 7-8 former ministerial headquarters in Downtown Cairo to investors during the second half of the year. </p><p>Adnoc Distribution, the distribution arm of UAE’s Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, is set to begin manufacturing motor oil in Egypt before the end of 2024. The company is also planning to add 15-20 gas stations in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE over the next six months</p><p>Household appliance manufacturers and retailers are set to start slashing prices no less than 5-10% in response to the goods recently released from customs and from the first post-float import cycle hitting the market.</p><p>The Oil Ministry has once again reduced natural gas supplies to energy-intensive fertilizer companies by 20-30%, pushing a number of factories to close their doors until their gas supplies go back to normal levels. The effect of such a cut will be significant only if it is going to be in place for a long period of time.</p><p>Oil prices fell another USD1/bbl yesterday, extending losses that pushed them to four-month lows, reaching a low of USD76.76/bbl. Brent has now fallen 8% over the past week.</p><p>The Managing Director and CEO of <b>EAST</b> revealed that the company has sufficient liquidity and is ready to purchase raw tobacco worth up to USD1.2 billion to secure its needs for the next two years, with support from the Emirati partner.</p><p>GB Auto, <b>GBCO</b>’s auto arm and the local agent for Chery cars, is considering approaching the Ministry of Finance to include the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro model within the car replacement initiative, and studying benefiting from international agreements in preparation for taking steps towards export during the coming period.</p><p>ValU, <b>HRHO</b>’s arm, launched Ulter, a high-end platform that will finance purchases of luxury goods and services, including home finishing, travel, automotive, and marine transport, for affluent consumers.</p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt has issued fresh regulations putting a limit as to how long banks, payment services providers, and credit rating agencies can use the services of one accounting or auditing firm. The regulations also include a clause that ensures the client cannot use the same firm except after the passage of a specific period of time. Firms have 12 months to comply with the new rules.</p><p>Al Gioshy Steel is in talks with several Italian suppliers of steelmaking equipment to install a production line at its manufacturing facility next year at a cost between EGP500 million and EGP1 billion. The company aims to double its output to 200-240k tons this year. </p><p><b>MTIE</b> has allocated the equivalent of EGP200 million to its Saudi venture, the company through which it plans to enter the Saudi home appliances and electronics market. The company plans to enter the Saudi market next month.</p><p><b>ELSH</b> declared EGP0.15/share cash dividends (DY of 2.6%). Record date is 24 June 2024. Distribution date of first installment is 27 June 2024. Distribution date of second installment is 27 February 2025.</p><p>The Healthcare Ministry is putting together a committee to review medicine prices every six months.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/><br/></b>President Al-Sisi reappointed Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday to form a new government after the latter submitted his cabinet’s resignation. </p><p>The House of Representatives gave its seal of approval to the FY 2024-2025 state budget. The government has penciled in growth of 4.2%, up from an estimated 2.9% in FY 2023-2024. Headline inflation is expected to drop to an average of 17.9%, down from a projected 35.7% this FY. The budget deficit is expected to increase to 7.3% of the country’s GDP, up from 7.2% this year.</p><p>Pharma companies have begun receiving new pricing guidelines from the Egyptian Drug Authority. Price hikes will vary depending on each company’s cost criteria, with the hikes expected to range from 10-50%.</p><p>The Minister of Trade and Industry, revealed that the ministry, represented by the Export Development Fund, had issued the first tranche of certificates for phase 7 of the immediate payment initiative to refund export burdens to 478 companies, with a total of EGP7 billion and a net amount of EGP6.3 billion.</p><p>The CBE sold one-year T-bills worth USD500.6 million with an average return of 5.149%. The proceeds are used to pay off due T-bills, that was sold on June 6. 2023</p><p>Finance Minister said that the tax policy document circulating on social media is months-old “initial concept” that has now gone through revisions. The document laying out taxation policies throughout El Sisi’s third term is still in the works and will be opened up for community dialogue in the “coming weeks.”</p><p>The Egyptian Electricity Holding Company, affiliated with the Ministry of Electricity, obtained a loan worth EGP51 billion from a local banking alliance that includes 5 banks, and paid it to the Ministry of Petroleum to deduct its value from its debt.</p><p>Sources said that launching hedge funds in the Egyptian market will be linked to activating the financial derivatives market first. </p><p>We upgraded our FV for <b>EAST</b> to EGP39.36/share, maintaining our Overweight recommendation. EAST is currently trading at FY23/24e PE of 7.1x.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) is continuing its treasury share buyback during the period from 3 June 2024 to 2 July 2024.</p><p>According to data from the CBE, Egyptian banks received EGP258 bn in deposits from outside the banking system in the first four months of the year, with high-yield certificates of deposits contributing a bulk of the deposits.</p><p>Banque Du Caire net profit expanded 129% on an annual basis, recording EGP2.4 bn. Gross financing facilities increased by (+10% y/y), while customer deposits increased by 4% y/y.</p><p><b>AIH</b>&apos;s paid-in capital increase from EGP425 mn to EGP467 mn, financed from 2023 profits, record date is on the 23 of June 2024, while distribution date is on the 24 June 2024.</p><p>Oil prices fell over 3% yesterday to their lowest in close to four months in response to Sunday’s OPEC+ decision to gradually increase output towards the end of the year, which left investors worried. Brent crude futures fell 3.4% to USD78.36/bbl.</p><p>HPS Oil &amp; Gas targets investing USD65 million to increase gas reserves in Southwest Alamein, in the Western Desert. </p><p>In response to circulating news that the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) is interested in buying towers belonging to two Egyptian telecom companies, ETEL said it has been studying the sale and rental of its towers for more than a year, and that the matter is still at the study stage and has not yet received any offers. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/><br/></b>President Al-Sisi reappointed Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday to form a new government after the latter submitted his cabinet’s resignation. </p><p>The House of Representatives gave its seal of approval to the FY 2024-2025 state budget. The government has penciled in growth of 4.2%, up from an estimated 2.9% in FY 2023-2024. Headline inflation is expected to drop to an average of 17.9%, down from a projected 35.7% this FY. The budget deficit is expected to increase to 7.3% of the country’s GDP, up from 7.2% this year.</p><p>Pharma companies have begun receiving new pricing guidelines from the Egyptian Drug Authority. Price hikes will vary depending on each company’s cost criteria, with the hikes expected to range from 10-50%.</p><p>The Minister of Trade and Industry, revealed that the ministry, represented by the Export Development Fund, had issued the first tranche of certificates for phase 7 of the immediate payment initiative to refund export burdens to 478 companies, with a total of EGP7 billion and a net amount of EGP6.3 billion.</p><p>The CBE sold one-year T-bills worth USD500.6 million with an average return of 5.149%. The proceeds are used to pay off due T-bills, that was sold on June 6. 2023</p><p>Finance Minister said that the tax policy document circulating on social media is months-old “initial concept” that has now gone through revisions. The document laying out taxation policies throughout El Sisi’s third term is still in the works and will be opened up for community dialogue in the “coming weeks.”</p><p>The Egyptian Electricity Holding Company, affiliated with the Ministry of Electricity, obtained a loan worth EGP51 billion from a local banking alliance that includes 5 banks, and paid it to the Ministry of Petroleum to deduct its value from its debt.</p><p>Sources said that launching hedge funds in the Egyptian market will be linked to activating the financial derivatives market first. </p><p>We upgraded our FV for <b>EAST</b> to EGP39.36/share, maintaining our Overweight recommendation. EAST is currently trading at FY23/24e PE of 7.1x.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) is continuing its treasury share buyback during the period from 3 June 2024 to 2 July 2024.</p><p>According to data from the CBE, Egyptian banks received EGP258 bn in deposits from outside the banking system in the first four months of the year, with high-yield certificates of deposits contributing a bulk of the deposits.</p><p>Banque Du Caire net profit expanded 129% on an annual basis, recording EGP2.4 bn. Gross financing facilities increased by (+10% y/y), while customer deposits increased by 4% y/y.</p><p><b>AIH</b>&apos;s paid-in capital increase from EGP425 mn to EGP467 mn, financed from 2023 profits, record date is on the 23 of June 2024, while distribution date is on the 24 June 2024.</p><p>Oil prices fell over 3% yesterday to their lowest in close to four months in response to Sunday’s OPEC+ decision to gradually increase output towards the end of the year, which left investors worried. Brent crude futures fell 3.4% to USD78.36/bbl.</p><p>HPS Oil &amp; Gas targets investing USD65 million to increase gas reserves in Southwest Alamein, in the Western Desert. </p><p>In response to circulating news that the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) is interested in buying towers belonging to two Egyptian telecom companies, ETEL said it has been studying the sale and rental of its towers for more than a year, and that the matter is still at the study stage and has not yet received any offers. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Saudi Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) telecom infrastructure subsidiary, Tawal, is looking to buy several telecom towers from Vodafone Egypt and another undisclosed telecom company.  Supply Minister has proposed hiking the price of subsidized sugar to EGP18 from EGP12.6 per kilo. The proposal has not been approved yet by the government. The CBE will auction USD500 million worth of one-year USD-denominated treasury bills with the submission deadline penciled in for 11 AM today. A number of...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Saudi Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) telecom infrastructure subsidiary, Tawal, is looking to buy several telecom towers from Vodafone Egypt and another undisclosed telecom company. </p><p>Supply Minister has proposed hiking the price of subsidized sugar to EGP18 from EGP12.6 per kilo. The proposal has not been approved yet by the government.</p><p>The CBE will auction USD500 million worth of one-year USD-denominated treasury bills with the submission deadline penciled in for 11 AM today.</p><p>A number of foreign companies are examining investment opportunities in the healthcare sector.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport, represented by the Egyptian National Railway Authority, will begin evaluating five Egyptian and international alliances, with a total of 12 companies, competing to seize business with a total value approaching EUR403 million.</p><p><b>JUFO</b> reported outstanding 1Q24 net profit of EGP479 million (+191.8% YoY,+237.6% QoQ). JUFO is currently trading at P/E24 <em>of 9.6x </em> .</p><p> We upgraded our FV for<b> ORWE</b> to EGP30.01/share, maintaining our Overweight recommendation. ORWE is currently trading at P/E24 of 4.8x.</p><p><b>DSCW</b> reported 1Q24 attributable net profit of EGP118 million (+613.4% YoY, -3.1% QoQ). DSCW is currently trading at  P/E24 of 5.5x.</p><p> AMIC released its numbers for April 2024, showing an increase in auto market sales by 11.0% YoY to record 5.7K units driven mainly by a jump in PC sales by 65.5% MoM and 18% YoY.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) reported 1Q24 revenue of EGP239.3 million, up 163.2% y/y and down 98.4% q/q, and 1Q24 net profit of EGP748.5 million, up 3755.4% y/y and down 90.4% q/q. </p><p>The Iraqi Ministry of Health is holding discussions with Egyptian contractors to take part in revamping 12 hospitals with an estimated cost of USD480 million.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> released 1Q24 consolidated net income of EGP428 million (+93% YoY, +132% QoQ). EFIC is currently trading at a PE24 of 4.4x.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> shareholders have until 5 June to subscribe to the first phase of the company’s debt buyback. Shareholders who wish to participate are required to pay EGP0.6776 per share.</p><p>OPEC+ agreed to extend production cuts until 2025 — cuts of 3.66 million barrels a day will be extended until the end of 2025, while voluntary cuts of 2.2 million barrels a day will run through the end of Sep.</p><p>North Petroleum International Company (NPIC), the Egyptian arm of China’s Zhen Hua Oil, will invest some USD78 million to increase production from its Western Desert’s East Ghazalat concession.</p><p>British energy company Harbour Energy signed an agreement to finalize the acquisition of Wintershall Dea’s upstream assets in Egypt.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> Board of Directors appointed BDO Keys Financial Consulting as an independent financial advisor to prepare a FV Report for the stock in light of FRA’s decision on 30 May 2024.</p><p><b>FAIT</b> 1Q24 consolidated net profit recorded an impressive EGP6.2 billion (+179% y/y, +851% q/q). We keep our Equalweight recommendation on FAIT on an updated FV of EGP40.00/share. The stock is currently trading at P/E24 of 3.3x.</p><p>EFG Hermes One, <b>HRHO</b>’s subsidiary, has signed a partnership agreement with PayTabs Egypt.<br/> <br/> <b>Weekly Commodities Update </b></p><p><b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/>Brent, USD/bbl | 81.6 | <em>-0.6%</em><br/>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 267.6 | <em>-3.5%</em><br/>Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 325.0 | 2.4%<br/>Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,030.0 | 0.0%<br/>Polypropylene, USD/ton | 985.0 | 1.1%<br/>Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 132.9 | -1.8%<br/>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 378.1 | 2.0%<br/>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,607.1 | -0.4%<br/>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,039.0 | <em>-0.4%</em><br/> Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 142.4 | <em>-0.3%</em><br/>SMP, USD/MT | 2,629.0 | <em>0.0%</em></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Saudi Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) telecom infrastructure subsidiary, Tawal, is looking to buy several telecom towers from Vodafone Egypt and another undisclosed telecom company. </p><p>Supply Minister has proposed hiking the price of subsidized sugar to EGP18 from EGP12.6 per kilo. The proposal has not been approved yet by the government.</p><p>The CBE will auction USD500 million worth of one-year USD-denominated treasury bills with the submission deadline penciled in for 11 AM today.</p><p>A number of foreign companies are examining investment opportunities in the healthcare sector.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport, represented by the Egyptian National Railway Authority, will begin evaluating five Egyptian and international alliances, with a total of 12 companies, competing to seize business with a total value approaching EUR403 million.</p><p><b>JUFO</b> reported outstanding 1Q24 net profit of EGP479 million (+191.8% YoY,+237.6% QoQ). JUFO is currently trading at P/E24 <em>of 9.6x </em> .</p><p> We upgraded our FV for<b> ORWE</b> to EGP30.01/share, maintaining our Overweight recommendation. ORWE is currently trading at P/E24 of 4.8x.</p><p><b>DSCW</b> reported 1Q24 attributable net profit of EGP118 million (+613.4% YoY, -3.1% QoQ). DSCW is currently trading at  P/E24 of 5.5x.</p><p> AMIC released its numbers for April 2024, showing an increase in auto market sales by 11.0% YoY to record 5.7K units driven mainly by a jump in PC sales by 65.5% MoM and 18% YoY.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) reported 1Q24 revenue of EGP239.3 million, up 163.2% y/y and down 98.4% q/q, and 1Q24 net profit of EGP748.5 million, up 3755.4% y/y and down 90.4% q/q. </p><p>The Iraqi Ministry of Health is holding discussions with Egyptian contractors to take part in revamping 12 hospitals with an estimated cost of USD480 million.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> released 1Q24 consolidated net income of EGP428 million (+93% YoY, +132% QoQ). EFIC is currently trading at a PE24 of 4.4x.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> shareholders have until 5 June to subscribe to the first phase of the company’s debt buyback. Shareholders who wish to participate are required to pay EGP0.6776 per share.</p><p>OPEC+ agreed to extend production cuts until 2025 — cuts of 3.66 million barrels a day will be extended until the end of 2025, while voluntary cuts of 2.2 million barrels a day will run through the end of Sep.</p><p>North Petroleum International Company (NPIC), the Egyptian arm of China’s Zhen Hua Oil, will invest some USD78 million to increase production from its Western Desert’s East Ghazalat concession.</p><p>British energy company Harbour Energy signed an agreement to finalize the acquisition of Wintershall Dea’s upstream assets in Egypt.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> Board of Directors appointed BDO Keys Financial Consulting as an independent financial advisor to prepare a FV Report for the stock in light of FRA’s decision on 30 May 2024.</p><p><b>FAIT</b> 1Q24 consolidated net profit recorded an impressive EGP6.2 billion (+179% y/y, +851% q/q). We keep our Equalweight recommendation on FAIT on an updated FV of EGP40.00/share. The stock is currently trading at P/E24 of 3.3x.</p><p>EFG Hermes One, <b>HRHO</b>’s subsidiary, has signed a partnership agreement with PayTabs Egypt.<br/> <br/> <b>Weekly Commodities Update </b></p><p><b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/>Brent, USD/bbl | 81.6 | <em>-0.6%</em><br/>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 267.6 | <em>-3.5%</em><br/>Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 325.0 | 2.4%<br/>Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,030.0 | 0.0%<br/>Polypropylene, USD/ton | 985.0 | 1.1%<br/>Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 132.9 | -1.8%<br/>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 378.1 | 2.0%<br/>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,607.1 | -0.4%<br/>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,039.0 | <em>-0.4%</em><br/> Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 142.4 | <em>-0.3%</em><br/>SMP, USD/MT | 2,629.0 | <em>0.0%</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Prime Minister said the government will unveil several investment opportunities in key sectors during the joint investment conference between Egypt and the European Union slated for 29-30 June. Prime Minister and several government officials on Thursday held an online meeting with over 200 international investors, representing 110 companies. The conversation centered around the local investment environment and gave investors the chance to ask questions. Egypt’s net foreign asset deficit conti...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister said the government will unveil several investment opportunities in key sectors during the joint investment conference between Egypt and the European Union slated for 29-30 June.</p><p>Prime Minister and several government officials on Thursday held an online meeting with over 200 international investors, representing 110 companies. The conversation centered around the local investment environment and gave investors the chance to ask questions.</p><p>Egypt’s net foreign asset deficit continued to narrow in April, falling to USD3.7 billion in the Egyptian banking system, down from USD4.2 billion in March.</p><p>President El Sisi and Chinese President during El Sisi’s visit to China agreed to allow more high-quality Egyptian products into the Chinese market and to explore local currency-denominated local trade.</p><p>The World Bank revealed that its program with Egypt regarding implementing the state ownership policy will focus on improving governance in the companies that the state will not exit, working on a clear definition of state-owned companies, and the logic behind state ownership.</p><p>The expected new increases in electricity segments will be implemented in next July’s bill. The new increases are expected to range in the first three tranches at a rate of no less than 30%, while the other tranches will not exceed 40% and will not be less than 30%.</p><p>The New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) has suspended land-for-FX sales for Egyptians abroad until it assesses the compatibility of the initiative with the CBE’s policies. Foreign investors and companies are excluded from this decision.</p><p>The CBE is expected to issue USD t-bills this week worth USD550 million.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP75.00, OW) achieved strong 1Q24 results, with sales rising 211.5% y/y and 11.0% q/q to EGP38.0 billion. Net profit in 1Q24 increased 219.8% y/y and 279.8% q/q to EGP2.4 billion, supported by stronger operations and FX gains. We maintain our Overweight recommendation of TMGH on an updated FV of EGP75.00/share, up from EGP73.80/share.</p><p><b>EAST</b> reported 3Q23/24 net profit of EGP2,276 million (+12.4% YoY, +28.4% QoQ). This brings 9M23/24 bottom-line to EGP5,172 million (-2% YoY). EAST is currently trading at P/E24 of 5x.</p><p>We downgraded our FV for <b>ECAP</b> to EGP30.82/share from EGP35.56/share, maintaining our Overweight recommendation for the stock with an upside potential of 51%. Relatively tighter margins were the main contributor to the downgrade.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) approved Abu Dhabi-based electrical equipment manufacturer Electra Investment Holding’s bid to acquire a 24.5% stake in <b>SWDY</b> at a price of USD1.05/share.</p><p><b>CCAP</b>&apos;s shareholders can buy into its debt today after its ordinary general assembly approved the debt payback plan. If the company does not raise the full debt amount tomorrow, it will open a second round of subscription on 9 June.</p><p>TAQA subsidiary and Egypt-based LNG-focused energy company, Rosetta for Energy Solutions, will provide Elsewedy Industrial Development’s Elsewedy Industrial City in Tanzania with LNG under a recently inked MoU.</p><p>Petroleum Minister launched the pilot operation of the expanded oil refinery of Nasr Petroleum Company in Suez at EGP2 billion investments to magnify high-quality petroleum products. The project&apos;s annual production capacity stands at 1.2 million tons, expanding the refinery&apos;s annual capacity from 6.5 to 7.7 million tons.</p><p><b>PHAR</b> (OW, FV:EGP38.79) issued its consolidated net profit of EGP604 million, up 2.2x YoY. PHAR is currently trading at FY24 P/E of 8.7x. </p><p>ValU, <b>HRHO</b>’s subsidiary, is planning for a securitization issuance worth EGP1 billion mid-July 2024.</p><p><b>AIH</b> released positive 1Q24 bottom line of EGP13 million (+41% y/y). The growth is mainly attributed to the positive performance of the company’s subsidiaries, Rawaj Consumer Finance and Kahromika.&lt;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Prime Minister said that a subsidized bread loaf will be sold at 20 piastres, up from 5 piastres starting in June. The government is currently looking into replacing subsidies with cash support, a move which will allow citizens to use the support according to their needs. The government will hike electricity prices in July with the beginning of the new fiscal year. On average, the hikes will exceed 20%, but not yet determined. The EU and Egypt are expected to sign an EUR35 million financing a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister said that a subsidized bread loaf will be sold at 20 piastres, up from 5 piastres starting in June.</p><p>The government is currently looking into replacing subsidies with cash support, a move which will allow citizens to use the support according to their needs.</p><p>The government will hike electricity prices in July with the beginning of the new fiscal year. On average, the hikes will exceed 20%, but not yet determined.</p><p>The EU and Egypt are expected to sign an EUR35 million financing agreement next month to fund renewable projects.</p><p>The state has put forward some 45 potential investments within the healthcare sector in front of the private sector.</p><p>The Supply Ministry will ink a number of contracts with local and foreign companies next month to set up 12 trade and logistic centers, worth a combined EGP40 billion.</p><p>The government plans to exit renewable energy projects, to make a way for the private sector to implement the state’s plans to expand the production of electrical energy from its renewable sources.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s exports of ready-made clothing increased to USD856 million during the 4M 2024, an increase of 23% y/y.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> recorded 1Q24 net profit came of EGP3.88 billion (+1.9% YoY, +68% QoQ). ETEL is trading at 2024f P/E of 3.8x.</p><p><b>MTIE </b>reported 1Q24 net attributable profit of EGP248 million (+62% YoY, +16% QoQ). MTIE is trading at 2024f P/E of 11.4x.</p><p><b>HDBK</b>1Q24 standalone net profit recorded a strong EGP2,426 million (+51% q/q, +83% y/y). HDBK is currently trading at 2024 P/E of 2.6x.</p><p><b>BINV </b>(FV: EGP34.16, OW) released positive 1Q24 bottom line recorded EGP892 million (+167% y/y).</p><p>ValU, <b>HRHO</b>’s subsidiary, signed a partnership agreement with the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation to facilitate donations. Also, the company is targeting securitization issuances worth EGP1.25 billion by mid-July and a financing portfolio of EGP13 billion by the end of 2024 (+45% y/y).</p><p>The online marketplace Jumia and<b> CNFN</b>’s Creditech have renewed their partnership, which started in January 2023. </p><p><b>ECAP</b> recorded a drop in 1Q24 net profit to EGP13.8 million (-76% YoY, -56% QoQ) on the back of operating margins erosion, increasing financing costs along with a FX loss of EGP35.4 million. ECAP is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 14.4x.</p><p>We updated our FV for <b>LSCW</b> to EGP30.08/share (+35% upside potential), maintaining our Overweight recommendation, where the recent economic reforms, mainly EGP floatation, have been instrumental in shaping LCSW&apos;s operational performance.</p><p><b>MBSC</b> to reduce its capital from EGP679.3 million to EGP611.4 million by cancelling treasury shares in total of 6.8 million shares, effective June 3, 2024. Accordingly, we adjust MBSC’s FV to EGP49.08/share from EGP44.17/share.</p><p><b>SCEM</b> is increasing its issued and paid-in capital through a rights issue from EGP1.3 billion to EGP3.0 billion. The capital increase proceeds will be used to pay the company’s loans and credit facilities in order to reduce financing costs.</p><p><b>ATQA</b> released 1Q24 net profit of EGP60.9 million, -53% lower y/y, on the back of tighter operating margins as well as a negative figure of EGP123.6 million resulting from the revaluation of short-term investments in listed stocks.</p><p>Ashry Steel Group aims to invest EGP8 billion into expanding its operations over the coming two years.</p><p><b>POUL</b> reported 1Q24 attributable net profit of EGP548 million (flat YoY, +17.2x QoQ). The substantial sequential growth in bottom line is mainly attributed to the weak base effect of 4Q23 given the high FX losses. POUL is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 1.8x.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> reported net profit of EGP4.08 billion in 9M23/24, increase of 28% YoY.<br/><br/><b>EGAS</b> purchased an additional 0.61% stake, representing 12.8 million shares, in <b>MFPC</b>, bringing its stake in the company to 9.07%.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister said that a subsidized bread loaf will be sold at 20 piastres, up from 5 piastres starting in June.</p><p>The government is currently looking into replacing subsidies with cash support, a move which will allow citizens to use the support according to their needs.</p><p>The government will hike electricity prices in July with the beginning of the new fiscal year. On average, the hikes will exceed 20%, but not yet determined.</p><p>The EU and Egypt are expected to sign an EUR35 million financing agreement next month to fund renewable projects.</p><p>The state has put forward some 45 potential investments within the healthcare sector in front of the private sector.</p><p>The Supply Ministry will ink a number of contracts with local and foreign companies next month to set up 12 trade and logistic centers, worth a combined EGP40 billion.</p><p>The government plans to exit renewable energy projects, to make a way for the private sector to implement the state’s plans to expand the production of electrical energy from its renewable sources.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s exports of ready-made clothing increased to USD856 million during the 4M 2024, an increase of 23% y/y.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> recorded 1Q24 net profit came of EGP3.88 billion (+1.9% YoY, +68% QoQ). ETEL is trading at 2024f P/E of 3.8x.</p><p><b>MTIE </b>reported 1Q24 net attributable profit of EGP248 million (+62% YoY, +16% QoQ). MTIE is trading at 2024f P/E of 11.4x.</p><p><b>HDBK</b>1Q24 standalone net profit recorded a strong EGP2,426 million (+51% q/q, +83% y/y). HDBK is currently trading at 2024 P/E of 2.6x.</p><p><b>BINV </b>(FV: EGP34.16, OW) released positive 1Q24 bottom line recorded EGP892 million (+167% y/y).</p><p>ValU, <b>HRHO</b>’s subsidiary, signed a partnership agreement with the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation to facilitate donations. Also, the company is targeting securitization issuances worth EGP1.25 billion by mid-July and a financing portfolio of EGP13 billion by the end of 2024 (+45% y/y).</p><p>The online marketplace Jumia and<b> CNFN</b>’s Creditech have renewed their partnership, which started in January 2023. </p><p><b>ECAP</b> recorded a drop in 1Q24 net profit to EGP13.8 million (-76% YoY, -56% QoQ) on the back of operating margins erosion, increasing financing costs along with a FX loss of EGP35.4 million. ECAP is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 14.4x.</p><p>We updated our FV for <b>LSCW</b> to EGP30.08/share (+35% upside potential), maintaining our Overweight recommendation, where the recent economic reforms, mainly EGP floatation, have been instrumental in shaping LCSW&apos;s operational performance.</p><p><b>MBSC</b> to reduce its capital from EGP679.3 million to EGP611.4 million by cancelling treasury shares in total of 6.8 million shares, effective June 3, 2024. Accordingly, we adjust MBSC’s FV to EGP49.08/share from EGP44.17/share.</p><p><b>SCEM</b> is increasing its issued and paid-in capital through a rights issue from EGP1.3 billion to EGP3.0 billion. The capital increase proceeds will be used to pay the company’s loans and credit facilities in order to reduce financing costs.</p><p><b>ATQA</b> released 1Q24 net profit of EGP60.9 million, -53% lower y/y, on the back of tighter operating margins as well as a negative figure of EGP123.6 million resulting from the revaluation of short-term investments in listed stocks.</p><p>Ashry Steel Group aims to invest EGP8 billion into expanding its operations over the coming two years.</p><p><b>POUL</b> reported 1Q24 attributable net profit of EGP548 million (flat YoY, +17.2x QoQ). The substantial sequential growth in bottom line is mainly attributed to the weak base effect of 4Q23 given the high FX losses. POUL is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 1.8x.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> reported net profit of EGP4.08 billion in 9M23/24, increase of 28% YoY.<br/><br/><b>EGAS</b> purchased an additional 0.61% stake, representing 12.8 million shares, in <b>MFPC</b>, bringing its stake in the company to 9.07%.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt is looking to welcome some 15.5-16.5 mn tourists this year, Tourism Minister said. The Ministry has revised its initial target of 17-18 mn due to geopolitical tensions. There will be no increase to income tax rates or brackets, Finance Minister, in response to media reports that claimed otherwise. The government is looking to launch a telecom-focused sub-fund under the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) within weeks.  The Ministry of Environment is preparing a package of projects worth ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt is looking to welcome some 15.5-16.5 mn tourists this year, Tourism Minister said. The Ministry has revised its initial target of 17-18 mn due to geopolitical tensions.</p><p>There will be no increase to income tax rates or brackets, Finance Minister, in response to media reports that claimed otherwise.</p><p>The government is looking to launch a telecom-focused sub-fund under the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) within weeks. </p><p>The Ministry of Environment is preparing a package of projects worth close to USD15 billion to confront climate change, to be delivered soon to international development institutions.</p><p>Seven Turkish ready-made clothing companies have requested to move their factories to Egypt. </p><p>Bonds worth USD1.25 billion that were issued by the government in 2020 are due today. There is another bond repayment next November with a value of USD1.35 billion.</p><p>Finance Minister recently issued a decision to enhance the “Primary Dealers” system for government debt instruments. This move aims to stimulate activity in the secondary market.</p><p><b>GBCO</b> released 1Q24 results:</p><p>Consolidated attributable net profit recorded EGP626 million (+482.1% YoY, +1.0% QoQ). GB Auto’s net profit spiked by 742.6% YoY to recorded EGP380 million. GB Capital net profit improved by 30.8% YoY yet dipped by 57.0% QoQ to record EGP248 million, this sequential decline came on the back of a high-base effect driven by significant securitization gains realized in 4Q23. GBCO is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 3.9x.</p><p><b>ORWE</b> reported solid 1Q24 results:</p><p>Attributable net profit of EGP427 million (+4.1% YoY, -3.6% QoQ). The sequential decline came on the back of FX losses in addition to the one-off high income tax, due to distortion by dividends distributed from group entities. ORWE is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 4.7x.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> achieved stellar 1Q24 results, with 1Q24 sales soaring 376.6% y/y and 31.8% q/q to a remarkable EGP32.3 billion, driven by Badya and the launch of P/X, the company’s latest project next to Palm Hills October. PHDC is comfortably on track to exceed our FY24 sales forecast of EGP66.2 billion.</p><p><b>HELI</b> declared EGP1.34/share cash dividends (DY of 12.9%). Record date is 10 Jun-24. Distribution date is 13 Jun-24.</p><p><b>ARCC</b> reported 1Q24 attributable net income of EGP152.6 million (-37% YoY, -23% QoQ). Bottom-line drop was mainly backed a FX loss hit on the company’s P&amp;L. ARCC is trading at FY24 P/E of 5.3x.</p><p><b>MCQE</b> reported 1Q24 attributable net income of EGP31.5 million (-52% YoY, -61% QoQ). Operating margins were adversely affected by high exchange rates as the Group depends mainly on imported coal as its main source of energy to operate its plants. MCQE is trading at FY24e P/E of 16.8x.</p><p><b>CICH</b> 1Q24 net attributable profit recorded a strong EGP940 million (+220% q/q, +194% y/y), mainly boosted by FX gains, which recorded EGP1,039 million. CICH is currently trading at P/E24 of 3.0x.<br/><b>CICH</b> has announced its intentions to set up an on-the-ground presence for its investment bank in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.</p><p>Some 200 pharma products could be subject to price hikes ranging from 5-20% starting next week. The price hikes will eventually hit a total of 1.5k products over the coming 12 months.</p><p><b>RMDA</b> announced the launch of Ramelact, Egypt&apos;s first Lactase Enzyme supplement for the treatment of Lactose Intolerance.</p><p>ADQ’s AD Ports has inked an MoU with Egyptian shipping giant Transmar and <b>ORAS</b> to explore the possibility of setting up a green methanol storage and export facility targeting maritime transport.</p><p>ElSewedy Cement increased its stake in <b>CCAP</b> from 3.85% to 5.51% through at an average price of EGP2.44/share.</p><p><b>KIMA</b> received the FRA&apos;s approval to invite shareholders to subscribe to the remaining shares of the capital increase amounting to 3.4 million shares.&amp;</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt is looking to welcome some 15.5-16.5 mn tourists this year, Tourism Minister said. The Ministry has revised its initial target of 17-18 mn due to geopolitical tensions.</p><p>There will be no increase to income tax rates or brackets, Finance Minister, in response to media reports that claimed otherwise.</p><p>The government is looking to launch a telecom-focused sub-fund under the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) within weeks. </p><p>The Ministry of Environment is preparing a package of projects worth close to USD15 billion to confront climate change, to be delivered soon to international development institutions.</p><p>Seven Turkish ready-made clothing companies have requested to move their factories to Egypt. </p><p>Bonds worth USD1.25 billion that were issued by the government in 2020 are due today. There is another bond repayment next November with a value of USD1.35 billion.</p><p>Finance Minister recently issued a decision to enhance the “Primary Dealers” system for government debt instruments. This move aims to stimulate activity in the secondary market.</p><p><b>GBCO</b> released 1Q24 results:</p><p>Consolidated attributable net profit recorded EGP626 million (+482.1% YoY, +1.0% QoQ). GB Auto’s net profit spiked by 742.6% YoY to recorded EGP380 million. GB Capital net profit improved by 30.8% YoY yet dipped by 57.0% QoQ to record EGP248 million, this sequential decline came on the back of a high-base effect driven by significant securitization gains realized in 4Q23. GBCO is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 3.9x.</p><p><b>ORWE</b> reported solid 1Q24 results:</p><p>Attributable net profit of EGP427 million (+4.1% YoY, -3.6% QoQ). The sequential decline came on the back of FX losses in addition to the one-off high income tax, due to distortion by dividends distributed from group entities. ORWE is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 4.7x.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> achieved stellar 1Q24 results, with 1Q24 sales soaring 376.6% y/y and 31.8% q/q to a remarkable EGP32.3 billion, driven by Badya and the launch of P/X, the company’s latest project next to Palm Hills October. PHDC is comfortably on track to exceed our FY24 sales forecast of EGP66.2 billion.</p><p><b>HELI</b> declared EGP1.34/share cash dividends (DY of 12.9%). Record date is 10 Jun-24. Distribution date is 13 Jun-24.</p><p><b>ARCC</b> reported 1Q24 attributable net income of EGP152.6 million (-37% YoY, -23% QoQ). Bottom-line drop was mainly backed a FX loss hit on the company’s P&amp;L. ARCC is trading at FY24 P/E of 5.3x.</p><p><b>MCQE</b> reported 1Q24 attributable net income of EGP31.5 million (-52% YoY, -61% QoQ). Operating margins were adversely affected by high exchange rates as the Group depends mainly on imported coal as its main source of energy to operate its plants. MCQE is trading at FY24e P/E of 16.8x.</p><p><b>CICH</b> 1Q24 net attributable profit recorded a strong EGP940 million (+220% q/q, +194% y/y), mainly boosted by FX gains, which recorded EGP1,039 million. CICH is currently trading at P/E24 of 3.0x.<br/><b>CICH</b> has announced its intentions to set up an on-the-ground presence for its investment bank in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.</p><p>Some 200 pharma products could be subject to price hikes ranging from 5-20% starting next week. The price hikes will eventually hit a total of 1.5k products over the coming 12 months.</p><p><b>RMDA</b> announced the launch of Ramelact, Egypt&apos;s first Lactase Enzyme supplement for the treatment of Lactose Intolerance.</p><p>ADQ’s AD Ports has inked an MoU with Egyptian shipping giant Transmar and <b>ORAS</b> to explore the possibility of setting up a green methanol storage and export facility targeting maritime transport.</p><p>ElSewedy Cement increased its stake in <b>CCAP</b> from 3.85% to 5.51% through at an average price of EGP2.44/share.</p><p><b>KIMA</b> received the FRA&apos;s approval to invite shareholders to subscribe to the remaining shares of the capital increase amounting to 3.4 million shares.&amp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Foreign investments in the secondary market for treasuries recorded a net sale on Monday of EGP1.7 billion, the first after the EGP flotation early March. Foreigners bought EGP326 million worth of treasuries and sold about EGP2.04 billion.   American energy company Apache invested USD137 million in exploration activity in Egypt during the 1Q24.   The government is looking to cut down on its spending on bread subsidies to bring the selling price closer to the “massive” cost of produc...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Foreign investments in the secondary market for treasuries recorded a net sale on Monday of EGP1.7 billion, the first after the EGP flotation early March. Foreigners bought EGP326 million worth of treasuries and sold about EGP2.04 billion.<br/> <br/>American energy company Apache invested USD137 million in exploration activity in Egypt during the 1Q24.<br/> <br/>The government is looking to cut down on its spending on bread subsidies to bring the selling price closer to the “massive” cost of production, Prime Minister said. He explained that the government will continue to subsidize bread.<br/> <br/>Prime Minister also signaled that we could see more fuel price hikes as the state looks to “restore balance” between cost of production and end price by the end of 2025. This will happen “gradually” and will not include diesel.<br/> <br/>Prime Minister said that the Electricity Minister will prepare a plan as to how the government can completely cut its spending on electricity subsidies over the coming four years. Households with light consumption will continue to see their electricity bill heavily subsidized but the government will be able to cover the cost through other outlets.<br/> <br/>The government is looking into importing wheat from Mexico, Zimbabwe, and Sweden in a bid to diversify its wheat across different continents, a government official said. <br/> <br/>Prime Minister said that he assigned the Ministers of Electricity and Petroleum to develop a clear plan to bring load-shedding to an end, with the end of daylight saving time, no later than next November or December.<br/> <br/>The USD concessions by individuals and companies to banks and exchange offices since 6 March 2024 has reached about USD3 billion, sources said.<br/> <br/>Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is in talks to acquire an unspecified minority stake in local agriculture firm Daltex Corporation through a capital increase.<br/> <br/>GV Investments’ automotive arm GV auto will start locally manufacturing Chinese state-owned auto manufacturer FAW Group’s cheapest EV model in 1Q25. The production will mainly target ride-hailing services.. The companies will spend up to USD20 million on industrial facilities.<br/><br/>We issued a valuation update for <b>BINV</b> where we maintain our Overweight recommendation on an updated FV of EGP34.17/share given the company’s recent round of new investments. <br/><br/><b>CNFN</b> subsidiary, Sarwa Insurance, targets EGP80 million in profits by the end of this year and plans to increase its paid-in capital from EGP138 million to EGP250 million during the first half of the fiscal year 2024-2025.<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Foreign investments in the secondary market for treasuries recorded a net sale on Monday of EGP1.7 billion, the first after the EGP flotation early March. Foreigners bought EGP326 million worth of treasuries and sold about EGP2.04 billion.<br/> <br/>American energy company Apache invested USD137 million in exploration activity in Egypt during the 1Q24.<br/> <br/>The government is looking to cut down on its spending on bread subsidies to bring the selling price closer to the “massive” cost of production, Prime Minister said. He explained that the government will continue to subsidize bread.<br/> <br/>Prime Minister also signaled that we could see more fuel price hikes as the state looks to “restore balance” between cost of production and end price by the end of 2025. This will happen “gradually” and will not include diesel.<br/> <br/>Prime Minister said that the Electricity Minister will prepare a plan as to how the government can completely cut its spending on electricity subsidies over the coming four years. Households with light consumption will continue to see their electricity bill heavily subsidized but the government will be able to cover the cost through other outlets.<br/> <br/>The government is looking into importing wheat from Mexico, Zimbabwe, and Sweden in a bid to diversify its wheat across different continents, a government official said. <br/> <br/>Prime Minister said that he assigned the Ministers of Electricity and Petroleum to develop a clear plan to bring load-shedding to an end, with the end of daylight saving time, no later than next November or December.<br/> <br/>The USD concessions by individuals and companies to banks and exchange offices since 6 March 2024 has reached about USD3 billion, sources said.<br/> <br/>Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is in talks to acquire an unspecified minority stake in local agriculture firm Daltex Corporation through a capital increase.<br/> <br/>GV Investments’ automotive arm GV auto will start locally manufacturing Chinese state-owned auto manufacturer FAW Group’s cheapest EV model in 1Q25. The production will mainly target ride-hailing services.. The companies will spend up to USD20 million on industrial facilities.<br/><br/>We issued a valuation update for <b>BINV</b> where we maintain our Overweight recommendation on an updated FV of EGP34.17/share given the company’s recent round of new investments. <br/><br/><b>CNFN</b> subsidiary, Sarwa Insurance, targets EGP80 million in profits by the end of this year and plans to increase its paid-in capital from EGP138 million to EGP250 million during the first half of the fiscal year 2024-2025.<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt and Italy agreed to kick off negotiations for the fourth phase of their debt swap arrangement. The government intends to invest EGP8 billion to establish six strategic stores for medicines and medical supplies, with construction operations to be completed during the next year. The government intends to renew the initiative to exempt gold from customs until the end of next June. The Chairman of the Plan and Budget Committee in the House of Representatives stated that Egypt will pay anoth...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt and Italy agreed to kick off negotiations for the fourth phase of their debt swap arrangement.</p><p>The government intends to invest EGP8 billion to establish six strategic stores for medicines and medical supplies, with construction operations to be completed during the next year.</p><p>The government intends to renew the initiative to exempt gold from customs until the end of next June.</p><p>The Chairman of the Plan and Budget Committee in the House of Representatives stated that Egypt will pay another USD1.2 billion in dues to foreign oil companies within two weeks.</p><p>Companies planning mergers and acquisitions will need to secure the Egyptian Competition Authority’s (ECA) approval before proceeding starting 1 June 2024.</p><p>Local bus service GoBus plans to list 30% of its shares on the EGX within the next two years.</p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) reported 1Q24 financial results. Net profit in 1Q24 grew 287.3% y/y and 51.9% q/q to EGP1.2 billion. </p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) AGM approved the distribution of EGP1.34/share cash dividends (DY of 12.8%) within a month.</p><p>According to local media, <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) and <b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) plan to launch their 491 feddan co-development project in New Heliopolis before the end of FY24.</p><p>We updated our FV for <b>EGAL</b> to EGP125.21/share maintaining our Overweight recommendation. <em>EGAL is currently trading at FY23/24e P/E of 5.3x and EV/EBITDA of 3.5x.</em></p><p><b>LCSW</b> reported solid 1Q24 consolidated results. Net attributable income surged to EGP477.5 million (+436% YoY, +331% QoQ). <em>LCSW is currently trading at FY24e PE of 2.8x and EV/EBITDA of 2.3x.</em></p><p>We raised our FV for <b>DOMT</b> to EGP15.27/share from EGP13.42/share and upgrade our recommendation from Equalweight to Overweight.</p><p><b>OLFI</b> reported 1Q24 financial results. Attributable net profit of EGP157 million (+36.4% YoY, -3.6% QoQ). OLFI is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 5.6x and EV/EBITDA of 2.2x.</p><p><b>CLHO</b> reported 1Q24 financial results where net attributable profit stood at EGP182 million in 1Q24 (+92.6% YoY, +70% QoQ). <em>CLHO is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 14.7x and EV/EBITDA of 7.7x.</em></p><p><b>BTFH </b>recorded impressive 1Q24 results. 1Q24 net income recorded EGP514 million compared to a net loss of EGP52 million in 1Q23.</p><p>Asset management companies seeking to utilize robo-advisors will need to have a minimum capital of EGP15 million to obtain the required license.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> sent a release to EGX clarifying that the contractual procedures of electromechanical works for the high-speed electric train stations between the cities of Ain Sokhna and Marsa Matrouh are being completed to reach a fully activated contract with the receipt of the sites along with the receipt of the advance payment after providing bank guarantees. </p><p><b>ABUK</b> announced that it has successfully completed the overhaul activities of Abu Qir 1 plant on 25 May 2024.</p><p><b>KIMA</b> sent a release concerning the subscription of the old shareholders in the company&apos;s capital increase. The company announced that 796.6 million shares have been subscribed to with coverage rate of 99.58%.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt and Italy agreed to kick off negotiations for the fourth phase of their debt swap arrangement.</p><p>The government intends to invest EGP8 billion to establish six strategic stores for medicines and medical supplies, with construction operations to be completed during the next year.</p><p>The government intends to renew the initiative to exempt gold from customs until the end of next June.</p><p>The Chairman of the Plan and Budget Committee in the House of Representatives stated that Egypt will pay another USD1.2 billion in dues to foreign oil companies within two weeks.</p><p>Companies planning mergers and acquisitions will need to secure the Egyptian Competition Authority’s (ECA) approval before proceeding starting 1 June 2024.</p><p>Local bus service GoBus plans to list 30% of its shares on the EGX within the next two years.</p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) reported 1Q24 financial results. Net profit in 1Q24 grew 287.3% y/y and 51.9% q/q to EGP1.2 billion. </p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) AGM approved the distribution of EGP1.34/share cash dividends (DY of 12.8%) within a month.</p><p>According to local media, <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) and <b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) plan to launch their 491 feddan co-development project in New Heliopolis before the end of FY24.</p><p>We updated our FV for <b>EGAL</b> to EGP125.21/share maintaining our Overweight recommendation. <em>EGAL is currently trading at FY23/24e P/E of 5.3x and EV/EBITDA of 3.5x.</em></p><p><b>LCSW</b> reported solid 1Q24 consolidated results. Net attributable income surged to EGP477.5 million (+436% YoY, +331% QoQ). <em>LCSW is currently trading at FY24e PE of 2.8x and EV/EBITDA of 2.3x.</em></p><p>We raised our FV for <b>DOMT</b> to EGP15.27/share from EGP13.42/share and upgrade our recommendation from Equalweight to Overweight.</p><p><b>OLFI</b> reported 1Q24 financial results. Attributable net profit of EGP157 million (+36.4% YoY, -3.6% QoQ). OLFI is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 5.6x and EV/EBITDA of 2.2x.</p><p><b>CLHO</b> reported 1Q24 financial results where net attributable profit stood at EGP182 million in 1Q24 (+92.6% YoY, +70% QoQ). <em>CLHO is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 14.7x and EV/EBITDA of 7.7x.</em></p><p><b>BTFH </b>recorded impressive 1Q24 results. 1Q24 net income recorded EGP514 million compared to a net loss of EGP52 million in 1Q23.</p><p>Asset management companies seeking to utilize robo-advisors will need to have a minimum capital of EGP15 million to obtain the required license.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> sent a release to EGX clarifying that the contractual procedures of electromechanical works for the high-speed electric train stations between the cities of Ain Sokhna and Marsa Matrouh are being completed to reach a fully activated contract with the receipt of the sites along with the receipt of the advance payment after providing bank guarantees. </p><p><b>ABUK</b> announced that it has successfully completed the overhaul activities of Abu Qir 1 plant on 25 May 2024.</p><p><b>KIMA</b> sent a release concerning the subscription of the old shareholders in the company&apos;s capital increase. The company announced that 796.6 million shares have been subscribed to with coverage rate of 99.58%.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE decided to keep the current key interest rates unchanged in its meeting held on Thursday. The CBE attributed its decision to the easing inflationary pressures, among other factors. The IMF is currently conducting the third review of Egypt’s expanded USD8 billion loan program. UK-based and Africa-focused petroleum firm Vivo Energy has reportedly submitted an offer of around USD100 million for 174 gas stations currently owned by state-owned fuel retailer Wataniya. The government has rep...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE decided to keep the current key interest rates unchanged in its meeting held on Thursday. The CBE attributed its decision to the easing inflationary pressures, among other factors.</p><p>The IMF is currently conducting the third review of Egypt’s expanded USD8 billion loan program.</p><p>UK-based and Africa-focused petroleum firm Vivo Energy has reportedly submitted an offer of around USD100 million for 174 gas stations currently owned by state-owned fuel retailer Wataniya.</p><p>The government has reportedly instructed ministries and associated agencies to exchange any USD they have with the CBE for EGP. Any ministry or agency that needs to source foreign currency will need to approach the CBE with the equivalent amount in EGP to gain access to FX, according to the outlet.</p><p>Trading of treasury bills will be made available through brokerage firms on the EGX within the next three to four months.</p><p>Oil Ministry needs an additional USD300 million per month in order to import the energy needed to put an end to the power cuts.</p><p>Energean raised its targeted investments in exploration and development in Egypt during 2024 to USD40-60 million from USD30-50 million in 2023. </p><p>The Minister of Environment revealed that negotiations are underway with international partners to provide new financing to Egypt worth USD1 billion to confront climate changes.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) selected <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) as the co-developer of HELI’s 491 feddan land plot in New Heliopolis. The project is expected to generate total revenue of EGP194.4 billion over 12 years.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> 1Q24 net profit after tax and minority interest recorded EGP1,821 million (+124% q/q, +110% y/y). <em>The stock is currently trading at 7.0x P/E24 and 0.9x P/B24.</em></p><p><b>EGBE</b> 1Q24 standalone net profit pre-appropriations recorded EGP537 million (+70% y/y, +47% q/q). We reiterate our Overweight recommendation on EGBE on an updated FV of USD0.54/share, up from USD0.32/share. <em>EGBE is currently trading at P/E24 of 2.9x and P/B24 of 0.7x.</em>  </p><p>We raised our FV for<b> EFID </b>to EGP46.17/share from EGP40.29/share, to factor in:</p><ul><li>Updated macro assumptions.</li><li>Higher revenue growth on the back of price increases amid this inflationary environment in addition to ramp up in volumes given the company’s capacity expansion plan.</li><li>Margin recovery given price increases and cooling down in raw materials costs.</li><li><em>EFID is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 9.4x and an EV/EBITDA of 6.8x.</em></li></ul><p><b>DOMT</b> reported 1Q24 full financials. Net profit of EGP153.3 million (+1.3% YoY, +53.2% QoQ). <em>DOMT is currently trading at 2024f P/E of4.9x and EV/EBITDA of 3.4x.</em></p><p>The Ministry of Transport extended the construction and execution of the second and third lines of the high-speed electric train network for another three years, to be finalized in 2030 instead of 2027. </p><p>The FRA gave a nod to <b>SCEM</b> to proceed in its issued capital increase through a rights issue from EGP1.33 billion to EGP3.01 billion by EGP1.68 billion distributed over 168.2 million shares at a par value of EGP10/share. </p><p>ICT solutions firm, Digitize for Investment and Technology, moved to EGX’s main market.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE decided to keep the current key interest rates unchanged in its meeting held on Thursday. The CBE attributed its decision to the easing inflationary pressures, among other factors.</p><p>The IMF is currently conducting the third review of Egypt’s expanded USD8 billion loan program.</p><p>UK-based and Africa-focused petroleum firm Vivo Energy has reportedly submitted an offer of around USD100 million for 174 gas stations currently owned by state-owned fuel retailer Wataniya.</p><p>The government has reportedly instructed ministries and associated agencies to exchange any USD they have with the CBE for EGP. Any ministry or agency that needs to source foreign currency will need to approach the CBE with the equivalent amount in EGP to gain access to FX, according to the outlet.</p><p>Trading of treasury bills will be made available through brokerage firms on the EGX within the next three to four months.</p><p>Oil Ministry needs an additional USD300 million per month in order to import the energy needed to put an end to the power cuts.</p><p>Energean raised its targeted investments in exploration and development in Egypt during 2024 to USD40-60 million from USD30-50 million in 2023. </p><p>The Minister of Environment revealed that negotiations are underway with international partners to provide new financing to Egypt worth USD1 billion to confront climate changes.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) selected <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) as the co-developer of HELI’s 491 feddan land plot in New Heliopolis. The project is expected to generate total revenue of EGP194.4 billion over 12 years.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> 1Q24 net profit after tax and minority interest recorded EGP1,821 million (+124% q/q, +110% y/y). <em>The stock is currently trading at 7.0x P/E24 and 0.9x P/B24.</em></p><p><b>EGBE</b> 1Q24 standalone net profit pre-appropriations recorded EGP537 million (+70% y/y, +47% q/q). We reiterate our Overweight recommendation on EGBE on an updated FV of USD0.54/share, up from USD0.32/share. <em>EGBE is currently trading at P/E24 of 2.9x and P/B24 of 0.7x.</em>  </p><p>We raised our FV for<b> EFID </b>to EGP46.17/share from EGP40.29/share, to factor in:</p><ul><li>Updated macro assumptions.</li><li>Higher revenue growth on the back of price increases amid this inflationary environment in addition to ramp up in volumes given the company’s capacity expansion plan.</li><li>Margin recovery given price increases and cooling down in raw materials costs.</li><li><em>EFID is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 9.4x and an EV/EBITDA of 6.8x.</em></li></ul><p><b>DOMT</b> reported 1Q24 full financials. Net profit of EGP153.3 million (+1.3% YoY, +53.2% QoQ). <em>DOMT is currently trading at 2024f P/E of4.9x and EV/EBITDA of 3.4x.</em></p><p>The Ministry of Transport extended the construction and execution of the second and third lines of the high-speed electric train network for another three years, to be finalized in 2030 instead of 2027. </p><p>The FRA gave a nod to <b>SCEM</b> to proceed in its issued capital increase through a rights issue from EGP1.33 billion to EGP3.01 billion by EGP1.68 billion distributed over 168.2 million shares at a par value of EGP10/share. </p><p>ICT solutions firm, Digitize for Investment and Technology, moved to EGX’s main market.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE withdrew surplus liquidity from banks worth EGP872.5 billion from in open market operations fixed rate deposits of 27.75%, while returning liquidity worth one trillion pounds that it had withdrawn last week.  The government lowered its forecast for the economic growth rate in FY2023/24 to 2.8% - 2.9%, from a previous forecast of 3%, as a result of geopolitical turmoil. Representatives from the IMF are in town to conduct the third review of our loan program. The review will unlock...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE withdrew surplus liquidity from banks worth EGP872.5 billion from in open market operations fixed rate deposits of 27.75%, while returning liquidity worth one trillion pounds that it had withdrawn last week. </p><p>The government lowered its forecast for the economic growth rate in FY2023/24 to 2.8% - 2.9%, from a previous forecast of 3%, as a result of geopolitical turmoil.</p><p>Representatives from the IMF are in town to conduct the third review of our loan program. The review will unlock the third USD820 mn tranche of our USD8 bn loan program. </p><p>Egypt intends to repay USD-denominated Eurobonds next week that it had offered in 2020, worth USD1.25 billion, as part of an international bond issuance program.</p><p>Trading and settlement rules for the soon-to-be-established voluntary carbon market will be released within the next few weeks. </p><p>The New Urban Communities Authority is planning to sell land plots to 34 companies in exchange for foreign currency.</p><p>State-owned fuel retailer Wataniya has received seven international and local acquisition offers.</p><p>The Health Ministry is in talks with local and foreign private players to build ten hospitals across ten of the country’s governorates within the next 24 months.</p><p>The EBRD provided an initial loan of EUR109 million to the National Bank of Egypt, to be used in extending loans to SMEs.</p><p>The Ministry of Electricity is up to securing a payment of USD100 million in dues to foreign companies that undertake station maintenance before the end of the year.</p><p>The Italian Eni expects Egypt&apos;s gas exports to be resumed during the next winter.</p><p>The Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD), developer of the New Administrative Capital, plans to IPO on the EGX in 2025.</p><p>Philip Morris International acquired an indirect stake of 14.7% of EAST by acquiring a stake of 49% from the Emirati Global Investment Holding (GIH), which owns 30% of EAST.</p><p>ETEL has secured a USD200 mn loan from Banque Misr UAE to refinance its existing short-term facilities.</p><p>China’s Huawei Cloud in cooperation with ETEL has launched a public cloud services platform in Egypt, the first in the country and North Africa.</p><p>Proptech startup Birdnest has closed a pre-series A funding round led by Beltone Venture Capital, BTFH’s venture capital arm, and the UAE’s Citadel International Holding’s CI Venture Capital.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE withdrew surplus liquidity from banks worth EGP872.5 billion from in open market operations fixed rate deposits of 27.75%, while returning liquidity worth one trillion pounds that it had withdrawn last week. </p><p>The government lowered its forecast for the economic growth rate in FY2023/24 to 2.8% - 2.9%, from a previous forecast of 3%, as a result of geopolitical turmoil.</p><p>Representatives from the IMF are in town to conduct the third review of our loan program. The review will unlock the third USD820 mn tranche of our USD8 bn loan program. </p><p>Egypt intends to repay USD-denominated Eurobonds next week that it had offered in 2020, worth USD1.25 billion, as part of an international bond issuance program.</p><p>Trading and settlement rules for the soon-to-be-established voluntary carbon market will be released within the next few weeks. </p><p>The New Urban Communities Authority is planning to sell land plots to 34 companies in exchange for foreign currency.</p><p>State-owned fuel retailer Wataniya has received seven international and local acquisition offers.</p><p>The Health Ministry is in talks with local and foreign private players to build ten hospitals across ten of the country’s governorates within the next 24 months.</p><p>The EBRD provided an initial loan of EUR109 million to the National Bank of Egypt, to be used in extending loans to SMEs.</p><p>The Ministry of Electricity is up to securing a payment of USD100 million in dues to foreign companies that undertake station maintenance before the end of the year.</p><p>The Italian Eni expects Egypt&apos;s gas exports to be resumed during the next winter.</p><p>The Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD), developer of the New Administrative Capital, plans to IPO on the EGX in 2025.</p><p>Philip Morris International acquired an indirect stake of 14.7% of EAST by acquiring a stake of 49% from the Emirati Global Investment Holding (GIH), which owns 30% of EAST.</p><p>ETEL has secured a USD200 mn loan from Banque Misr UAE to refinance its existing short-term facilities.</p><p>China’s Huawei Cloud in cooperation with ETEL has launched a public cloud services platform in Egypt, the first in the country and North Africa.</p><p>Proptech startup Birdnest has closed a pre-series A funding round led by Beltone Venture Capital, BTFH’s venture capital arm, and the UAE’s Citadel International Holding’s CI Venture Capital.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE sold yesterday 3-years T-bonds worth EGP5 billion, more than the EGP4 billion originally targeted. Yields averaged 24.83%, lower than 24.98% in the last auction.   The government is planning a 20% payment of international oil companies’ dues during June 2024. Current dues reached USD4.5 billion after the payment of USD1.5 billion last March.   Egypt’s production of natural gas increased by 4.8% MoM to 4.49 bcf in March 2024. However, production decreased by 15% YoY. On the other ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE sold yesterday 3-years T-bonds worth EGP5 billion, more than the EGP4 billion originally targeted. Yields averaged 24.83%, lower than 24.98% in the last auction.<br/><br/></p><p>The government is planning a 20% payment of international oil companies’ dues during June 2024. Current dues reached USD4.5 billion after the payment of USD1.5 billion last March.</p><p> </p><p>Egypt’s production of natural gas increased by 4.8% MoM to 4.49 bcf in March 2024. However, production decreased by 15% YoY. On the other hand, gas consumption increased by 10% MoM to 5.26 bcf in March.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Finance is planning the early payment of the export subsidy worth EGP8 billion for the beneficiaries of the seventh phase of the initiatives to start on 6 June 2024.</p><p> </p><p><b>ORAS</b> reported its consolidated 1Q24 results, with net income attributable to shareholders surging to USD46.1 million (+28% YoY, +5% QoQ), beating our estimate of USD34.0 million, supported primarily by significant net forex gains of USD58.8 million during the quarter. ORAS is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 8.2x.</p><p> </p><p><b>SWDY</b> refuted published news about the appointment of Maatouk Bassiouny &amp; Hennawy as legal advisor to advise on the offer received recently.</p><p> </p><p>The Egyptian Federation for Construction and Building Contractors is set to sign a cooperation agreement with the Libyan Contractors’ Union next week, to increase Egyptian construction companies&apos; participation in Libyan reconstruction projects.</p><p> </p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP73.80, OW) achieved strong sales of over EGP100.0 billion, representing 9,303 units, year-to-date until 20 May 2024, which is 2.6x the sales level in the same period last year. This figure includes sales of around EGP24.2 billion, representing 1,706 units, in Banan. </p><p> </p><p><b>EFIH</b> acquired a 25% stake in “Al Ahly Momken” and a 13% in “EasyCash for Digital Payments”. </p><p> </p><p>NTRA is preparing to issue a tender to establish mobile towers at an estimated cost of up to EGP5 bn to support mobile networks and towers on all Egyptian roads.</p><p> </p><p><b>HRHO</b> has acquired an undisclosed minority stake in the Danish digital wealth manager Kenzi Wealth.</p><p> </p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide the National Bank of Egypt with USD 119.5 mn for on-lending to local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).</p><p> </p><p><b>EAST</b> will increase its paid-in capital from 2.23 billion to EGP3.0 billion, htrough bonus shares which will be distributed at the rate of 0.345 shares for each original share held before the increase. Record date is on 5 June 2024 and distribution date is on 6 June 2024.</p><p> </p><p><b>EFID</b> inks EGP990 million loan with 8-year tenor from Banque Misr to finance its local expansion plan, a chunk of the loan has already been allocated to finance a new bakery line which is expected to kick off operations in the second half of the year.</p><p> </p><p>The Finance Ministry could amend customs regulations for chemical products in order to boost local industry. The Chamber of Chemical Industries proposed increasing tariffs by 5-10% on chemical products that are imported but have a locally-made counterpart.</p><p> </p><p>The state-owned Western Desert Operating Petroleum Company (Wepco) is looking to invest some USD420 million to expand its Al Hamra terminal. </p><p> </p><p>Sources revealed discussions for the establishment of a committee that reviews drug prices every 6 months, similar to fuel. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE sold yesterday 3-years T-bonds worth EGP5 billion, more than the EGP4 billion originally targeted. Yields averaged 24.83%, lower than 24.98% in the last auction.<br/><br/></p><p>The government is planning a 20% payment of international oil companies’ dues during June 2024. Current dues reached USD4.5 billion after the payment of USD1.5 billion last March.</p><p> </p><p>Egypt’s production of natural gas increased by 4.8% MoM to 4.49 bcf in March 2024. However, production decreased by 15% YoY. On the other hand, gas consumption increased by 10% MoM to 5.26 bcf in March.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Finance is planning the early payment of the export subsidy worth EGP8 billion for the beneficiaries of the seventh phase of the initiatives to start on 6 June 2024.</p><p> </p><p><b>ORAS</b> reported its consolidated 1Q24 results, with net income attributable to shareholders surging to USD46.1 million (+28% YoY, +5% QoQ), beating our estimate of USD34.0 million, supported primarily by significant net forex gains of USD58.8 million during the quarter. ORAS is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 8.2x.</p><p> </p><p><b>SWDY</b> refuted published news about the appointment of Maatouk Bassiouny &amp; Hennawy as legal advisor to advise on the offer received recently.</p><p> </p><p>The Egyptian Federation for Construction and Building Contractors is set to sign a cooperation agreement with the Libyan Contractors’ Union next week, to increase Egyptian construction companies&apos; participation in Libyan reconstruction projects.</p><p> </p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP73.80, OW) achieved strong sales of over EGP100.0 billion, representing 9,303 units, year-to-date until 20 May 2024, which is 2.6x the sales level in the same period last year. This figure includes sales of around EGP24.2 billion, representing 1,706 units, in Banan. </p><p> </p><p><b>EFIH</b> acquired a 25% stake in “Al Ahly Momken” and a 13% in “EasyCash for Digital Payments”. </p><p> </p><p>NTRA is preparing to issue a tender to establish mobile towers at an estimated cost of up to EGP5 bn to support mobile networks and towers on all Egyptian roads.</p><p> </p><p><b>HRHO</b> has acquired an undisclosed minority stake in the Danish digital wealth manager Kenzi Wealth.</p><p> </p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide the National Bank of Egypt with USD 119.5 mn for on-lending to local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).</p><p> </p><p><b>EAST</b> will increase its paid-in capital from 2.23 billion to EGP3.0 billion, htrough bonus shares which will be distributed at the rate of 0.345 shares for each original share held before the increase. Record date is on 5 June 2024 and distribution date is on 6 June 2024.</p><p> </p><p><b>EFID</b> inks EGP990 million loan with 8-year tenor from Banque Misr to finance its local expansion plan, a chunk of the loan has already been allocated to finance a new bakery line which is expected to kick off operations in the second half of the year.</p><p> </p><p>The Finance Ministry could amend customs regulations for chemical products in order to boost local industry. The Chamber of Chemical Industries proposed increasing tariffs by 5-10% on chemical products that are imported but have a locally-made counterpart.</p><p> </p><p>The state-owned Western Desert Operating Petroleum Company (Wepco) is looking to invest some USD420 million to expand its Al Hamra terminal. </p><p> </p><p>Sources revealed discussions for the establishment of a committee that reviews drug prices every 6 months, similar to fuel. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government is planning to offer up incentives to investors looking to invest in tourism projects that will wrap up construction before June 2026.</p><p>A source at the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones revealed that the Authority is in the process of establishing 4 environment-friendly investment zones by 2030, with investments of EGP5 billion.</p><p>The House gave final approval to the Unified Insurance Law, which will draw up new and comprehensive rules for regulating the Insurance industry and widen compulsory insurance coverage. They also approved a new bill allowing private investors to manage and operate public hospital and healthcare facilities and a government-drafted bill that unlocks an additional EGP320 bn for this fiscal year’s budget.</p><p>The government has extended customs breaks for twelve key goods for a further three months as part of its ongoing battle to lower the price of goods and reel in inflation.</p><p>A government official said that the Ministry of Petroleum has already started a plan to achieve self-sufficiency in fuel production, by increasing imports of crude oil from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iraq and refining it in local refineries. The government aims to reduce the fuel import bill by USD495 million during 2Q2024 compared to the first quarter of the same year, falling to USD2.8 billion.</p><p>Inflation caused by global and regional crises is pushing up Egypt’s import bill by an extra USD 4 bn every month, Finance Minister said.</p><p>The government is considering the approval of the establishment of a new unit for clearing project and company dues to and from various government agencies. </p><p>The House gave approval to an EGP1.2 mn grant from the UN Population Fund to help the National Council for Human Rights implement its health and reproductive rights strategy in Egypt.</p><p><br/> <b>EFID</b> reported solid 1Q24 financial results, showing: Net profit of EGP657 million (+24.6% YoY, +44.0% QoQ). The sequential margin improvement came backed by a decline in net interest expenses coupled with FX gains. EFID is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 8.7x.</p><p><b>EXPA</b> 1Q24 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP1,087 million, post minority interest (-1% q/q, +95% y/y). Sequential growth was capped by growing opex, other provisions, and higher effective tax rate despite healthy margins, FX gains, and lower credit provisions. BoD proposed distributing 1:3 bonus shares financed from 2023 net profit. EXPA is currently trading at 3.2x P/E 2024.</p><p>Valu, <b>HRHO</b>’s subsidiary has raised EGP616.8 mn in securitized bonds, part of a EGP 9 bn securitization program.</p><p>Jordanian SME lender liwwa has secured USD5 mn loan from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) which will be used for on-lending to SMEs in Jordan and supporting the company’s plan to launch in Egypt.</p><p><b>MASR</b> launched Tajed, a commercial project spanning over 39k sqm in Taj City. On another note, MASR plans to invest EGP60.0-70.0 billion in its commercial portfolio over the next ten years and plans to acquire 400 feddans in the New Administrative Capital.</p><p>eTax, a subsidiary of <b>EFIH</b>, has signed a contract with the Real Estate Tax Authority for the implementation of the authority’s digitalization framework. </p><p><b>ORAS</b> general assembly approved an annual cash dividend of USD0.20/share, bringing total cash dividend for FY23 to USD0.39/share. This implies a dividend yield of 7% and payout ratio of 27% for the year. This dividend is to be paid in August 2024. </p><p>Africa-focused renewables player Enara Group plans to dual list on the EGX and a Gulf exchange next year. Enara is building a 300k-ton green ammonia plant in Ain Sokhna with the French Total Energies. </p><p>Drive Finance, a subsidiary of GB Capital, the financial arm of <b>GBCO</b>, has announced the closure of its fifth securitization bond issuance worth EGP1.4 billion. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government is planning to offer up incentives to investors looking to invest in tourism projects that will wrap up construction before June 2026.</p><p>A source at the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones revealed that the Authority is in the process of establishing 4 environment-friendly investment zones by 2030, with investments of EGP5 billion.</p><p>The House gave final approval to the Unified Insurance Law, which will draw up new and comprehensive rules for regulating the Insurance industry and widen compulsory insurance coverage. They also approved a new bill allowing private investors to manage and operate public hospital and healthcare facilities and a government-drafted bill that unlocks an additional EGP320 bn for this fiscal year’s budget.</p><p>The government has extended customs breaks for twelve key goods for a further three months as part of its ongoing battle to lower the price of goods and reel in inflation.</p><p>A government official said that the Ministry of Petroleum has already started a plan to achieve self-sufficiency in fuel production, by increasing imports of crude oil from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iraq and refining it in local refineries. The government aims to reduce the fuel import bill by USD495 million during 2Q2024 compared to the first quarter of the same year, falling to USD2.8 billion.</p><p>Inflation caused by global and regional crises is pushing up Egypt’s import bill by an extra USD 4 bn every month, Finance Minister said.</p><p>The government is considering the approval of the establishment of a new unit for clearing project and company dues to and from various government agencies. </p><p>The House gave approval to an EGP1.2 mn grant from the UN Population Fund to help the National Council for Human Rights implement its health and reproductive rights strategy in Egypt.</p><p><br/> <b>EFID</b> reported solid 1Q24 financial results, showing: Net profit of EGP657 million (+24.6% YoY, +44.0% QoQ). The sequential margin improvement came backed by a decline in net interest expenses coupled with FX gains. EFID is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 8.7x.</p><p><b>EXPA</b> 1Q24 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP1,087 million, post minority interest (-1% q/q, +95% y/y). Sequential growth was capped by growing opex, other provisions, and higher effective tax rate despite healthy margins, FX gains, and lower credit provisions. BoD proposed distributing 1:3 bonus shares financed from 2023 net profit. EXPA is currently trading at 3.2x P/E 2024.</p><p>Valu, <b>HRHO</b>’s subsidiary has raised EGP616.8 mn in securitized bonds, part of a EGP 9 bn securitization program.</p><p>Jordanian SME lender liwwa has secured USD5 mn loan from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) which will be used for on-lending to SMEs in Jordan and supporting the company’s plan to launch in Egypt.</p><p><b>MASR</b> launched Tajed, a commercial project spanning over 39k sqm in Taj City. On another note, MASR plans to invest EGP60.0-70.0 billion in its commercial portfolio over the next ten years and plans to acquire 400 feddans in the New Administrative Capital.</p><p>eTax, a subsidiary of <b>EFIH</b>, has signed a contract with the Real Estate Tax Authority for the implementation of the authority’s digitalization framework. </p><p><b>ORAS</b> general assembly approved an annual cash dividend of USD0.20/share, bringing total cash dividend for FY23 to USD0.39/share. This implies a dividend yield of 7% and payout ratio of 27% for the year. This dividend is to be paid in August 2024. </p><p>Africa-focused renewables player Enara Group plans to dual list on the EGX and a Gulf exchange next year. Enara is building a 300k-ton green ammonia plant in Ain Sokhna with the French Total Energies. </p><p>Drive Finance, a subsidiary of GB Capital, the financial arm of <b>GBCO</b>, has announced the closure of its fifth securitization bond issuance worth EGP1.4 billion. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE's Monetary Policy Committee is meeting on Thursday 23rd May to decide on interest rates. We expect the CBE to keep rates unchanged in its upcoming meeting, as our forecasted inflation readings for the upcoming period suggest that there is a disinflation path that is expected to be maintained during most of the upcoming months of the year, gradually eroding the negative real interest rate area.  Egypt’s 5-year CDS rates fell during Friday trading to record 5.45%, the lowest level ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE&apos;s Monetary Policy Committee is meeting on Thursday 23rd May to decide on interest rates. We expect the CBE to keep rates unchanged in its upcoming meeting, as our forecasted inflation readings for the upcoming period suggest that there is a disinflation path that is expected to be maintained during most of the upcoming months of the year, gradually eroding the negative real interest rate area. </p><p>Egypt’s 5-year CDS rates fell during Friday trading to record 5.45%, the lowest level since last March.</p><p>The House Budget Committee approved a government-drafted bill that unlocks some EGP 320 bn, which would help the government increase spending on social support programs, reduce the impact of higher interest rates, support the float of the EGP, and manage rising wheat and oil prices.</p><p>Egypt aims to sell land and housing units in USD to Egyptians working abroad and foreigners at a value of USD6 billion in 2024.</p><p>UAE-based Electra Investment Holding has submitted a draft voluntary purchase offer for 24.5% stake in <b>SWDY</b>. Offer is for cash price of USD1.05/share. <em>SWDY is currently trading at FY24 P/E of 8.2x and EV/EBITDA of 4.0x.</em></p><p><b>MFPC</b> released 1Q24 unaudited financial indicators. Net profit increased by 95% YoY to EGP7.6 billion. due to the Egyptian Pound devaluation and booking FX gains. The comparative period results are the standalone ones, which are lower than the figures reported in the company&apos;s consolidated financials. MFPC is currently trading at a 2024e P/E of 14.6x and EV/EBITDA of 10.1x.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> sent a release announcing the details of debt purchase after the FRA requirements and highlighting that it has enabled the participation in purchasing the external debt in Egyptian Pounds.</p><p>TAG Oil Ltd. has released initial production test results from its BED4-T100 horizontal well, showcasing impressive oil output. Located in the Badr Oil Field of Egypt’s Western Desert, the T100 well achieved a production rate of 800 barrels of oil per day (BOPD).</p><p><b>ISPH</b> reported 1Q24 results. Net profit stood at EGP98.1 million (+35.3% YoY, +147.7% QoQ) in 1Q24. <em>ISPH is trading at 2024f P/E of 13.5x and EV/EBITDA of 3.9x.</em></p><p><b>RACC</b> reported 1Q24 results. Net profit came in at EGP109.7 million (+143.7% YoY).</p><p><b>GBCO</b> announced yesterday the exclusive distributorship of the Jac &amp; Foton Motors brands in Iraq, through its GQ subsidiary.</p><p>GB Logistics, an integrated division of <b>GBCO</b>, has launched a bonded warehouse services at its facility in Sadat City. </p><p><b>BTFH</b> subsidiary Cash for Microfinance has signed a cooperation protocol with Italian consultant Microfinanza Italia to set up a EUR2.2 mn project aimed at empowering Egyptian entrepreneurs. </p><p><b>BINV</b> is planning investments worth EGP3 billion within the healthcare and pharma sectors in addition to the food and beverages sector. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 84 | 1.4%<br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 300 | 4.3%<br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 298 | -1.3%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,030 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 975 | 0.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 134 | 1.1%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 376 | -2.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 10,598 | 7.1%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,560 | 3.1%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,054 | -0.2%<br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 142 | -2.0%<br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,551 | 0.0%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE&apos;s Monetary Policy Committee is meeting on Thursday 23rd May to decide on interest rates. We expect the CBE to keep rates unchanged in its upcoming meeting, as our forecasted inflation readings for the upcoming period suggest that there is a disinflation path that is expected to be maintained during most of the upcoming months of the year, gradually eroding the negative real interest rate area. </p><p>Egypt’s 5-year CDS rates fell during Friday trading to record 5.45%, the lowest level since last March.</p><p>The House Budget Committee approved a government-drafted bill that unlocks some EGP 320 bn, which would help the government increase spending on social support programs, reduce the impact of higher interest rates, support the float of the EGP, and manage rising wheat and oil prices.</p><p>Egypt aims to sell land and housing units in USD to Egyptians working abroad and foreigners at a value of USD6 billion in 2024.</p><p>UAE-based Electra Investment Holding has submitted a draft voluntary purchase offer for 24.5% stake in <b>SWDY</b>. Offer is for cash price of USD1.05/share. <em>SWDY is currently trading at FY24 P/E of 8.2x and EV/EBITDA of 4.0x.</em></p><p><b>MFPC</b> released 1Q24 unaudited financial indicators. Net profit increased by 95% YoY to EGP7.6 billion. due to the Egyptian Pound devaluation and booking FX gains. The comparative period results are the standalone ones, which are lower than the figures reported in the company&apos;s consolidated financials. MFPC is currently trading at a 2024e P/E of 14.6x and EV/EBITDA of 10.1x.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> sent a release announcing the details of debt purchase after the FRA requirements and highlighting that it has enabled the participation in purchasing the external debt in Egyptian Pounds.</p><p>TAG Oil Ltd. has released initial production test results from its BED4-T100 horizontal well, showcasing impressive oil output. Located in the Badr Oil Field of Egypt’s Western Desert, the T100 well achieved a production rate of 800 barrels of oil per day (BOPD).</p><p><b>ISPH</b> reported 1Q24 results. Net profit stood at EGP98.1 million (+35.3% YoY, +147.7% QoQ) in 1Q24. <em>ISPH is trading at 2024f P/E of 13.5x and EV/EBITDA of 3.9x.</em></p><p><b>RACC</b> reported 1Q24 results. Net profit came in at EGP109.7 million (+143.7% YoY).</p><p><b>GBCO</b> announced yesterday the exclusive distributorship of the Jac &amp; Foton Motors brands in Iraq, through its GQ subsidiary.</p><p>GB Logistics, an integrated division of <b>GBCO</b>, has launched a bonded warehouse services at its facility in Sadat City. </p><p><b>BTFH</b> subsidiary Cash for Microfinance has signed a cooperation protocol with Italian consultant Microfinanza Italia to set up a EUR2.2 mn project aimed at empowering Egyptian entrepreneurs. </p><p><b>BINV</b> is planning investments worth EGP3 billion within the healthcare and pharma sectors in addition to the food and beverages sector. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 84 | 1.4%<br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 300 | 4.3%<br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 298 | -1.3%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,030 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 975 | 0.0%<br/> | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 134 | 1.1%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 376 | -2.0%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 10,598 | 7.1%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,560 | 3.1%<br/> | Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,054 | -0.2%<br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 142 | -2.0%<br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,551 | 0.0%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The UN Development Program (UNDP) estimates that the war in Gaza could cost Egypt’s economy between USD5.6 bn and USD19.8 bn throughout the current and upcoming fiscal years, depending on how far the conflict escalates, as Suez Canal and tourism revenues are expected to take a big hit, among other worries.  A government agency has asked some business organizations, including the Federation of Egyptian Industries, the Egyptian Federation of Investors Associations, and the Federation of Ch...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The UN Development Program (UNDP) estimates that the war in Gaza could cost Egypt’s economy between USD5.6 bn and USD19.8 bn throughout the current and upcoming fiscal years, depending on how far the conflict escalates, as Suez Canal and tourism revenues are expected to take a big hit, among other worries. </p><p>A government agency has asked some business organizations, including the Federation of Egyptian Industries, the Egyptian Federation of Investors Associations, and the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, to help them count and control the goods that fuel inflation rates.</p><p>The Prime Minister said that the government is seeking to develop a plan that links exports&apos; financial support to doubling the local component every year under which exports&apos; burdens refund will continue or increase, while weak local component percentage will lead to a great reduction in export support after 5 years. </p><p>Egypt will finalize the transfer of the land for the Ras El Hekma project to the newly established Ras El Hekma for Urban Development Project Company in the coming days.</p><p>Negotiations have started for Egypt to access USD 1.2 bn in long-term, low-cost climate financing from the IMF&apos;s Resilience and Sustainability Facility.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has allocated land for two new projects worth a combined USD9.5 mn in China’s special economic zone TEDA.</p><p>USAID in Egypt intends to implement two programs at a cost ranging between USD50 and USD100 million, to improve economic resilience and flexibility.</p><p>The government is close to announcing the tourism sector incentives initiative, which is estimated at about EGP50 billion and aims to increase Egyptian hotel capacity and enhance the growth of the sector.</p><p>According to local press, <b>ETEL</b> withdrew plans to sell its stake in Vodafone Egypt. <em>This has no impact on our EGP51.00 per share FV.</em></p><p><b>EFIH</b> reported 1Q24 results. Net attributable profit recorded EGP463 million (+64.0% YoY, +286.6% QoQ). <em>EFIH is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 30.4x and EV/EBITDA of 21.8x.</em></p><p>Basata e-payments plans to list around 25% of its shares on EGX in 18 months, according to local press.</p><p>Fitch Ratings has upgraded its outlook on four local banks, the National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, Banque du Caire, and <b>COMI</b>, taking their long-term debt outlook to positive from stable.</p><p><b>CNFN </b>1Q24 net income recorded EGP45 million (-67% y/y).</p><p><b>HRHO</b> is planning to launch an investment fund for leasing with a paid in capital of EGP500 mn.</p><p><b>IDHC</b> intends to delist its shares from EGX. All listed shares will be transferred to their primary market on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) if the extraordinary general assembly approves the voluntary delisting. Objecting shareholders can then sell their shares back to the company at the highest price of the following: 1) the highest closing share price on EGX during last month, 2) the highest close share price on LSE during last month, 3) the average closing price on EGX in the past three months, or 4) the average closing price on LSE in the past three months based on the average exchange rate in EGP during this period.</p><p><b>JUFO</b> is distributing cash dividend of EGP0.20/share, implying a payout ratio of 18.4% and a DY of 1.3%. Record date is on 29 May 2024 and distribution date is on 3 June 2024.</p><p><b>DSCW</b> is distributing cash dividend of EGP0.17/share, implying a payout ratio of 66.6% and a DY of 12.8%. Record date is on 2 June 2024 and distribution date is on 5 June 2024.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The UN Development Program (UNDP) estimates that the war in Gaza could cost Egypt’s economy between USD5.6 bn and USD19.8 bn throughout the current and upcoming fiscal years, depending on how far the conflict escalates, as Suez Canal and tourism revenues are expected to take a big hit, among other worries. </p><p>A government agency has asked some business organizations, including the Federation of Egyptian Industries, the Egyptian Federation of Investors Associations, and the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, to help them count and control the goods that fuel inflation rates.</p><p>The Prime Minister said that the government is seeking to develop a plan that links exports&apos; financial support to doubling the local component every year under which exports&apos; burdens refund will continue or increase, while weak local component percentage will lead to a great reduction in export support after 5 years. </p><p>Egypt will finalize the transfer of the land for the Ras El Hekma project to the newly established Ras El Hekma for Urban Development Project Company in the coming days.</p><p>Negotiations have started for Egypt to access USD 1.2 bn in long-term, low-cost climate financing from the IMF&apos;s Resilience and Sustainability Facility.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has allocated land for two new projects worth a combined USD9.5 mn in China’s special economic zone TEDA.</p><p>USAID in Egypt intends to implement two programs at a cost ranging between USD50 and USD100 million, to improve economic resilience and flexibility.</p><p>The government is close to announcing the tourism sector incentives initiative, which is estimated at about EGP50 billion and aims to increase Egyptian hotel capacity and enhance the growth of the sector.</p><p>According to local press, <b>ETEL</b> withdrew plans to sell its stake in Vodafone Egypt. <em>This has no impact on our EGP51.00 per share FV.</em></p><p><b>EFIH</b> reported 1Q24 results. Net attributable profit recorded EGP463 million (+64.0% YoY, +286.6% QoQ). <em>EFIH is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 30.4x and EV/EBITDA of 21.8x.</em></p><p>Basata e-payments plans to list around 25% of its shares on EGX in 18 months, according to local press.</p><p>Fitch Ratings has upgraded its outlook on four local banks, the National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, Banque du Caire, and <b>COMI</b>, taking their long-term debt outlook to positive from stable.</p><p><b>CNFN </b>1Q24 net income recorded EGP45 million (-67% y/y).</p><p><b>HRHO</b> is planning to launch an investment fund for leasing with a paid in capital of EGP500 mn.</p><p><b>IDHC</b> intends to delist its shares from EGX. All listed shares will be transferred to their primary market on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) if the extraordinary general assembly approves the voluntary delisting. Objecting shareholders can then sell their shares back to the company at the highest price of the following: 1) the highest closing share price on EGX during last month, 2) the highest close share price on LSE during last month, 3) the average closing price on EGX in the past three months, or 4) the average closing price on LSE in the past three months based on the average exchange rate in EGP during this period.</p><p><b>JUFO</b> is distributing cash dividend of EGP0.20/share, implying a payout ratio of 18.4% and a DY of 1.3%. Record date is on 29 May 2024 and distribution date is on 3 June 2024.</p><p><b>DSCW</b> is distributing cash dividend of EGP0.17/share, implying a payout ratio of 66.6% and a DY of 12.8%. Record date is on 2 June 2024 and distribution date is on 5 June 2024.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Pre-Trading Thoughts </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[CBE's net foreign assets improved to a net liabilities' position of USD766.3 million in April compared to USD1.38 billion in March.   The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has cut Egypt’s growth forecast for 2024 to 3.9%, down 0.6 percentage points from its September forecast. The bank highlighted FX shortages and “reform uncertainty” as factors weighing on the economic outlook.   Cabinet greenlit a draft law to set up a central unit dedicated to state-owned co...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>CBE&apos;s net foreign assets improved to a net liabilities&apos; position of USD766.3 million in April compared to USD1.38 billion in March.</p><p> </p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has cut Egypt’s growth forecast for 2024 to 3.9%, down 0.6 percentage points from its September forecast. The bank highlighted FX shortages and “reform uncertainty” as factors weighing on the economic outlook.</p><p> </p><p>Cabinet greenlit a draft law to set up a central unit dedicated to state-owned companies — dubbed the State-Owned Companies Inventory and Follow-Up Unit — with the aim of regulating state ownership in companies that the government wholly owns or holds stakes in.</p><p> </p><p>Cabinet approved a draft decision introducing a 25% reduction on building reconciliation fees for building owners who pay the full fees upfront.</p><p> </p><p>Cabinet approved a draft decision giving informal businesses a three-year period to submit requests to legalize their projects.</p><p> </p><p>Egypt’s unemployment rate fell to 6.7% of the total workforce in the first quarter of this year, inching down 0.2 percentage points from the previous quarter.</p><p> </p><p>Fitch Ratings estimated the foreign inflows Egypt has received at about USD20 billion since the flotation, other than the Ras El Hekma deal.</p><p> </p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP73.80, OW) achieved strong sales of EGP86.0 billion year-to-date until 14 May 2024, up 153.0% y/y. This figure includes around EGP11.5 billion of reservations in Banan which were achieved in the three days following the project’s soft launch. The EGP86.0 billion sales figure includes EGP25.0 billion in sales made for non-TMGH entities (for which TMGH receives commissions).</p><p> </p><p><b>EMFD</b> (FV: EGP6.74, OW) received replies from Albro North Coast for Developments and from Skytower for Real Estate Development Company, approving EMFD’s preliminary non-binding offers to acquire stakes in each company.</p><p> </p><p>The New Urban Communities Authority will within days hand out a total of 4.6 million sqm plots in New 6 October City to Elsewedy Industrial Development, Polaris Parks, Arabia Holding, and Samcrete to set up four industrial parks. </p><p> </p><p>The cabinet greenlit a draft decision to allocate 1.5 feddans in North Sinai’s Rafah for the establishment of seawater desalination plants. </p><p> </p><p><b>SAUD</b> is aiming to increase its SMEs financing facilities by 30% by the end of 2024.</p><p> </p><p>The International Energy Agency lowered its forecast for oil demand. It now sees global demand rising by 1.1 million bpd in 2024 — 140k bpd less than last month’s projections — pointing to weaker demand particularly in Europe. This stands in stark contrast to OPEC’s forecast that oil demand will rise by 2.25 million bpd in 2024.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CBE&apos;s net foreign assets improved to a net liabilities&apos; position of USD766.3 million in April compared to USD1.38 billion in March.</p><p> </p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has cut Egypt’s growth forecast for 2024 to 3.9%, down 0.6 percentage points from its September forecast. The bank highlighted FX shortages and “reform uncertainty” as factors weighing on the economic outlook.</p><p> </p><p>Cabinet greenlit a draft law to set up a central unit dedicated to state-owned companies — dubbed the State-Owned Companies Inventory and Follow-Up Unit — with the aim of regulating state ownership in companies that the government wholly owns or holds stakes in.</p><p> </p><p>Cabinet approved a draft decision introducing a 25% reduction on building reconciliation fees for building owners who pay the full fees upfront.</p><p> </p><p>Cabinet approved a draft decision giving informal businesses a three-year period to submit requests to legalize their projects.</p><p> </p><p>Egypt’s unemployment rate fell to 6.7% of the total workforce in the first quarter of this year, inching down 0.2 percentage points from the previous quarter.</p><p> </p><p>Fitch Ratings estimated the foreign inflows Egypt has received at about USD20 billion since the flotation, other than the Ras El Hekma deal.</p><p> </p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP73.80, OW) achieved strong sales of EGP86.0 billion year-to-date until 14 May 2024, up 153.0% y/y. This figure includes around EGP11.5 billion of reservations in Banan which were achieved in the three days following the project’s soft launch. The EGP86.0 billion sales figure includes EGP25.0 billion in sales made for non-TMGH entities (for which TMGH receives commissions).</p><p> </p><p><b>EMFD</b> (FV: EGP6.74, OW) received replies from Albro North Coast for Developments and from Skytower for Real Estate Development Company, approving EMFD’s preliminary non-binding offers to acquire stakes in each company.</p><p> </p><p>The New Urban Communities Authority will within days hand out a total of 4.6 million sqm plots in New 6 October City to Elsewedy Industrial Development, Polaris Parks, Arabia Holding, and Samcrete to set up four industrial parks. </p><p> </p><p>The cabinet greenlit a draft decision to allocate 1.5 feddans in North Sinai’s Rafah for the establishment of seawater desalination plants. </p><p> </p><p><b>SAUD</b> is aiming to increase its SMEs financing facilities by 30% by the end of 2024.</p><p> </p><p>The International Energy Agency lowered its forecast for oil demand. It now sees global demand rising by 1.1 million bpd in 2024 — 140k bpd less than last month’s projections — pointing to weaker demand particularly in Europe. This stands in stark contrast to OPEC’s forecast that oil demand will rise by 2.25 million bpd in 2024.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[MSCI published its May 2024 Index review. TMGH replaced HRHO in Egypt’s Standard Index. HRHO is added to Egypt’s Small Cap Index, while CLHO, CIRA, HELI, TMGH, and MFPC were deleted from Egypt’s small cap index. The CBE absorbed liquidity worth EGP1.050 trillion from 32 banks within the framework of open market bids. All bid requests submitted by banks were accepted at an interest rate of 27.75%. The government is seeking to hedge against the risks of rising global oil prices for about 25% of...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>MSCI published its May 2024 Index review. <b>TMGH</b> replaced <b>HRHO</b> in Egypt’s Standard Index. <b>HRHO</b> is added to Egypt’s Small Cap Index, while <b>CLHO, CIRA, HELI, TMGH, </b>and<b> MFPC</b> were deleted from Egypt’s small cap index.</p><p>The CBE absorbed liquidity worth EGP1.050 trillion from 32 banks within the framework of open market bids. All bid requests submitted by banks were accepted at an interest rate of 27.75%.</p><p>The government is seeking to hedge against the risks of rising global oil prices for about 25% of the quantities it will import during the next fiscal year 2024/2025.</p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones is preparing to launch 4 new free zones within 6 months, to attract more investments.</p><p>NBE has raised its FX usage limits for credit cards for customers abroad and in Egypt. </p><p>The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has earmarked USD50 mn to invest in SPE PEF III — an SPE Capital-run private equity fund that focuses on mid-cap companies in Africa — to support entrepreneurs and create more jobs.</p><p>The IFC has agreed to a local currency swap with Banque Misr to boost the IFC’s lending capacity to local companies with limited access to foreign currency.</p><p>Egypt’s Industrial Modernization Center has inked an agreement with the German development agency GIZ to support local SMEs in the food and agricultural sectors over an 18-month period.</p><p>The Senate and the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) have given the go ahead for an amendment to the Capital Market Act that would open the door for the establishment of private equity funds. According to the proposal, private equity funds would take the form of limited liability companies and simple partnerships.</p><p>The Head of the Egyptian National Electricity Transmission Company confirmed that 40% of the first phase of the interconnection project between Saudi Arabia and Egypt has been completed, and this phase is scheduled to be completed in mid-2025 to generate 1,500 megawatts. </p><p>More than 10 Turkish companies are looking to invest in the ready-made clothing and textile sector in the Egyptian market during the coming period. It is expected that the actual investment steps will kick off during the current year.</p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP26.26, OW) achieved strong 1Q24 sales of EGP8.8 billion, up 218.3% y/y and 37.9% q/q. Net profit in 1Q24 got severely hit by FX loss, leading to a net loss of EGP1.2 billion, compared to net profit of EGP291.5 million in 1Q23 and net profit of EGP1.0 billion in 4Q23. </p><p><b>EMFD</b> (FV: EGP6.74, OW) reported operationally weak 1Q24 results, with revenue declining 15.4% y/y and 65.1% q/q to EGP1.6 billion driven by revenue in Marassi, which constituted 68.9% of total revenue. </p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) declared EGP0.20/share cash dividends (Dividend Yield of 6.1%). Record date is 27 May 2024. Distribution date of first EGP0.10/share installment is 30 May 2024. Distribution date of second EGP0.10/share installment is 31 October 2024.</p><p><b>EKHO</b> released 1Q24 financial results posting a 14% YoY (-9% QoQ) decline in revenues to USD193 million due to lower urea prices as well as the floatation of the EGP.<br/><br/><b>MOIL</b> released consolidated unaudited 2023 financial indicators posting an 82% YoY growth in revenues to USD186.5 million. Net profit recorded USD47.7 million compared to a net loss of USD106.3 million in 2022.</p><p><b>ATLC</b> (EGP6.60, OW) 1Q24 net income recorded EGP39 million (+8% y/y, +49% q/q). </p><p><b>SAUD</b> (FV:EGP25.00, OW) 1Q24 net profit recorded EGP555 million (+25% y/y, -10% q/q). The stock is currently trading at P/B24 of 0.7x and P/E24 of 3.3x.</p><p><b>RMDA</b> reported 1Q24 results. Attributable net profit came in at EGP57 million (-14.3 YoY, +8.3% QoQ). <br/><br/><b>SUGR</b> reported 1Q24 results showing: Net profit came in at EGP217 million (-33% YoY, +16%QoQ). </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MSCI published its May 2024 Index review. <b>TMGH</b> replaced <b>HRHO</b> in Egypt’s Standard Index. <b>HRHO</b> is added to Egypt’s Small Cap Index, while <b>CLHO, CIRA, HELI, TMGH, </b>and<b> MFPC</b> were deleted from Egypt’s small cap index.</p><p>The CBE absorbed liquidity worth EGP1.050 trillion from 32 banks within the framework of open market bids. All bid requests submitted by banks were accepted at an interest rate of 27.75%.</p><p>The government is seeking to hedge against the risks of rising global oil prices for about 25% of the quantities it will import during the next fiscal year 2024/2025.</p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones is preparing to launch 4 new free zones within 6 months, to attract more investments.</p><p>NBE has raised its FX usage limits for credit cards for customers abroad and in Egypt. </p><p>The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has earmarked USD50 mn to invest in SPE PEF III — an SPE Capital-run private equity fund that focuses on mid-cap companies in Africa — to support entrepreneurs and create more jobs.</p><p>The IFC has agreed to a local currency swap with Banque Misr to boost the IFC’s lending capacity to local companies with limited access to foreign currency.</p><p>Egypt’s Industrial Modernization Center has inked an agreement with the German development agency GIZ to support local SMEs in the food and agricultural sectors over an 18-month period.</p><p>The Senate and the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) have given the go ahead for an amendment to the Capital Market Act that would open the door for the establishment of private equity funds. According to the proposal, private equity funds would take the form of limited liability companies and simple partnerships.</p><p>The Head of the Egyptian National Electricity Transmission Company confirmed that 40% of the first phase of the interconnection project between Saudi Arabia and Egypt has been completed, and this phase is scheduled to be completed in mid-2025 to generate 1,500 megawatts. </p><p>More than 10 Turkish companies are looking to invest in the ready-made clothing and textile sector in the Egyptian market during the coming period. It is expected that the actual investment steps will kick off during the current year.</p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP26.26, OW) achieved strong 1Q24 sales of EGP8.8 billion, up 218.3% y/y and 37.9% q/q. Net profit in 1Q24 got severely hit by FX loss, leading to a net loss of EGP1.2 billion, compared to net profit of EGP291.5 million in 1Q23 and net profit of EGP1.0 billion in 4Q23. </p><p><b>EMFD</b> (FV: EGP6.74, OW) reported operationally weak 1Q24 results, with revenue declining 15.4% y/y and 65.1% q/q to EGP1.6 billion driven by revenue in Marassi, which constituted 68.9% of total revenue. </p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) declared EGP0.20/share cash dividends (Dividend Yield of 6.1%). Record date is 27 May 2024. Distribution date of first EGP0.10/share installment is 30 May 2024. Distribution date of second EGP0.10/share installment is 31 October 2024.</p><p><b>EKHO</b> released 1Q24 financial results posting a 14% YoY (-9% QoQ) decline in revenues to USD193 million due to lower urea prices as well as the floatation of the EGP.<br/><br/><b>MOIL</b> released consolidated unaudited 2023 financial indicators posting an 82% YoY growth in revenues to USD186.5 million. Net profit recorded USD47.7 million compared to a net loss of USD106.3 million in 2022.</p><p><b>ATLC</b> (EGP6.60, OW) 1Q24 net income recorded EGP39 million (+8% y/y, +49% q/q). </p><p><b>SAUD</b> (FV:EGP25.00, OW) 1Q24 net profit recorded EGP555 million (+25% y/y, -10% q/q). The stock is currently trading at P/B24 of 0.7x and P/E24 of 3.3x.</p><p><b>RMDA</b> reported 1Q24 results. Attributable net profit came in at EGP57 million (-14.3 YoY, +8.3% QoQ). <br/><br/><b>SUGR</b> reported 1Q24 results showing: Net profit came in at EGP217 million (-33% YoY, +16%QoQ). </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egyptian Banks Report Extraordinary 1Q24 Results Amid Surging Interest Rates; Upside Potential Is Hard to Ignore  As highlighted before, post the recent 600 bps increase in policy rates and the EGP devaluation, we expect another year of exceptional profits with impact starting to appear in 1Q24, spearheaded by COMI and ADIB, supported by: 1)Strong Interest income, driven by: •Stronger NIMs. •Balance sheet expansion with the weakness in local currency, high inflation, and FC availability ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Egyptian Banks Report Extraordinary 1Q24 Results Amid Surging Interest Rates; Upside Potential Is Hard to Ignore </b></p><p>As highlighted before, post the recent 600 bps increase in policy rates and the EGP devaluation, we expect another year of exceptional profits with impact starting to appear in 1Q24, spearheaded by COMI and ADIB, supported by:</p><p>1)Strong Interest income, driven by:</p><p>•Stronger NIMs.</p><p>•Balance sheet expansion with the weakness in local currency, high inflation, and FC availability which entices LC lending. </p><p>2)Strong non-interest income, driven by:</p><p>•Stronger FX gains.</p><p>•Higher net fees and commission income, associated with improved trade finance activity.</p><p>Egyptian banks are delivering ROEs north of 30%, and most of them are trading below book values while being well provisioned.</p><p>We believe those banks present the best value, trading at cheap valuations with good fundamentals: <b>ADIB, QNBA, HDBK, EXPA, </b>and<b> CIEB </b>along with<b> COMI.</b></p><p>Suez Canal revenues declined about 57% during January to 12 May, decreasing to USD1.576 bn compared to USD3.66 bn in the same period last year, due to disruptions in the Red Sea.</p><p>Three Malaysian companies reportedly intend to pump investments worth USD150 mn into the chemical industries and renewable energy sectors in Egypt.</p><p>ADQ has delivered the second tranche of the USD35 billion Ras El Hekma agreement on Sunday. The tranche consists of USD14 bn fresh inflows and USD6 bn in the form of a previous UAE deposit at the CBE.</p><p>Kuwaiti real estate player Urbnlanes Developments and the British IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts will set up two new hotels in Egypt with combined investments of USD85 million. To open their doors in 2028.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt will be touring the Gulf next month to drum up investment.</p><p>The Planning Ministry is looking into launching an industry-focused sub-fund under the SFE.</p><p>Banque Misr and NBE are considering stopping the issuance of one-year high-yield certificates of deposit (CDs) that were issued at the start of the year.</p><p><b>FWRY</b> reported positive 1Q24 results: Net profit came in at EGP307 million (+149% YoY, +34% QoQ). Bottom line performance was attributed to: Strong revenue growth, margin expansion, and higher interest income. FWRY is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 19.9x.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> declared EGP0.22/share cash dividends (DY of 0.4%). Record date is 27 May-24. Distribution date of first EGP0.11/share installment is 30 May-24 and second installment is 31 Jul-24.</p><p><b>ZMID</b> declared EGP0.15/share cash dividends (DY of 2.5%). Record date is 27 May-24. Distribution date of first EGP0.05/share installment is 30 May-24 and second installment is 29 Aug-24.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> is to distribute cash dividends of EGP0.50/share on 29 May-24 for shareholders on record on 26 May-24. DY is 1.4%.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> raised its selling prices by a range of EGP13-15k per ton in May, according to local media. </p><p>Cleopatra Group plans to kick off operations at its new USD50 million ceramics factory in June.</p><p><b>CANA</b> released positive 1Q24 results where net profit pre-appropriations recorded EGP611 million (+144% y/y, -35% q/q). CANA is trading at the lowest multiples in our banks’ coverage universe on P/E24 of 2.0x and P/B24 of 0.55x, on ROAE of 32%.</p><p><b>CIRA</b>’s Board approved the collaboration with SEIC and Social Capital Impact to allow them to conduct due diligence. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b> <br/> <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %<br/></em></b>Brent, USD/bbl | 82.8 | <em>-0.2%<br/></em>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 287.9 | <em>4.6%<br/></em>Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 302.0 | 0.0%<br/>Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,030.0 | 0.0%<br/>Polypropylene, USD/ton | 975.0 | 0.0%<br/>Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 132.8 | 1.2%<br/>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 383.4 | 0.0%<br/>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,483.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Egyptian Banks Report Extraordinary 1Q24 Results Amid Surging Interest Rates; Upside Potential Is Hard to Ignore </b></p><p>As highlighted before, post the recent 600 bps increase in policy rates and the EGP devaluation, we expect another year of exceptional profits with impact starting to appear in 1Q24, spearheaded by COMI and ADIB, supported by:</p><p>1)Strong Interest income, driven by:</p><p>•Stronger NIMs.</p><p>•Balance sheet expansion with the weakness in local currency, high inflation, and FC availability which entices LC lending. </p><p>2)Strong non-interest income, driven by:</p><p>•Stronger FX gains.</p><p>•Higher net fees and commission income, associated with improved trade finance activity.</p><p>Egyptian banks are delivering ROEs north of 30%, and most of them are trading below book values while being well provisioned.</p><p>We believe those banks present the best value, trading at cheap valuations with good fundamentals: <b>ADIB, QNBA, HDBK, EXPA, </b>and<b> CIEB </b>along with<b> COMI.</b></p><p>Suez Canal revenues declined about 57% during January to 12 May, decreasing to USD1.576 bn compared to USD3.66 bn in the same period last year, due to disruptions in the Red Sea.</p><p>Three Malaysian companies reportedly intend to pump investments worth USD150 mn into the chemical industries and renewable energy sectors in Egypt.</p><p>ADQ has delivered the second tranche of the USD35 billion Ras El Hekma agreement on Sunday. The tranche consists of USD14 bn fresh inflows and USD6 bn in the form of a previous UAE deposit at the CBE.</p><p>Kuwaiti real estate player Urbnlanes Developments and the British IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts will set up two new hotels in Egypt with combined investments of USD85 million. To open their doors in 2028.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt will be touring the Gulf next month to drum up investment.</p><p>The Planning Ministry is looking into launching an industry-focused sub-fund under the SFE.</p><p>Banque Misr and NBE are considering stopping the issuance of one-year high-yield certificates of deposit (CDs) that were issued at the start of the year.</p><p><b>FWRY</b> reported positive 1Q24 results: Net profit came in at EGP307 million (+149% YoY, +34% QoQ). Bottom line performance was attributed to: Strong revenue growth, margin expansion, and higher interest income. FWRY is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 19.9x.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> declared EGP0.22/share cash dividends (DY of 0.4%). Record date is 27 May-24. Distribution date of first EGP0.11/share installment is 30 May-24 and second installment is 31 Jul-24.</p><p><b>ZMID</b> declared EGP0.15/share cash dividends (DY of 2.5%). Record date is 27 May-24. Distribution date of first EGP0.05/share installment is 30 May-24 and second installment is 29 Aug-24.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> is to distribute cash dividends of EGP0.50/share on 29 May-24 for shareholders on record on 26 May-24. DY is 1.4%.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> raised its selling prices by a range of EGP13-15k per ton in May, according to local media. </p><p>Cleopatra Group plans to kick off operations at its new USD50 million ceramics factory in June.</p><p><b>CANA</b> released positive 1Q24 results where net profit pre-appropriations recorded EGP611 million (+144% y/y, -35% q/q). CANA is trading at the lowest multiples in our banks’ coverage universe on P/E24 of 2.0x and P/B24 of 0.55x, on ROAE of 32%.</p><p><b>CIRA</b>’s Board approved the collaboration with SEIC and Social Capital Impact to allow them to conduct due diligence. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b> <br/> <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %<br/></em></b>Brent, USD/bbl | 82.8 | <em>-0.2%<br/></em>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 287.9 | <em>4.6%<br/></em>Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 302.0 | 0.0%<br/>Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,030.0 | 0.0%<br/>Polypropylene, USD/ton | 975.0 | 0.0%<br/>Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 132.8 | 1.2%<br/>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 383.4 | 0.0%<br/>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,483.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[CCAP: What Does One Year Forward Look Like? In light of the potential debt settlement deals and restructuring plans of CCAP, we ran an exercise to examine the impact on the FV of the stock if the announced plans succeed. According to our assumptions and calculations, CCAP’s debt will go down to EGP9,376.5 million (EGP2.35/share) by the end of 2024, while the number of shares will increase to 3,991.4 million shares, based on a capital increase of around USD231 million. We also updated the...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>CCAP: What Does One Year Forward Look Like? </b>In light of the potential debt settlement deals and restructuring plans of <b>CCAP</b>, we ran an exercise to examine the impact on the FV of the stock if the announced plans succeed. According to our assumptions and calculations, CCAP’s debt will go down to EGP9,376.5 million (EGP2.35/share) by the end of 2024, while the number of shares will increase to 3,991.4 million shares, based on a capital increase of around USD231 million. We also updated the relative valuation for CCAP’s subsidiaries and applied a conglomerate discount of 20% which resulted in a FV of EGP3.00/share (compared to EGP3.10/share in our previous update before the restructuring). Thus, we believe that the debt settlement and restructuring process including the capital increase will not erode CCAP’s FV.</p><p>Government sources said that some local and foreign investors intend to acquire varying percentages of the Egypt Aluminum and Delta Steel companies. The sources added that there are other offers to acquire two other companies owned by the Holding Company for Pharmaceuticals, explaining that the dollar amounts targeted to be collected from these deals range from USD2.5 billion to USD3 billion. </p><p>The government is studying a World Bank recommendation for the creation of a new entity to which the ownership of all state-owned companies would be gradually transferred.</p><p>Minister of Finance said that the first draft of the new income tax law will be prepared in six months, to be subject to dialogue with the private sector and business stakeholders.</p><p><b>COMI</b> (FV: EGP100.00, OW) recorded a strong set of 1Q24 results where net profit post-minority interest recorded EGP11,924 million (+65% q/q, +97% y/y).</p><p><b>BTFH</b> announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Beltone Leasing and Factoring, has signed a sale and leaseback agreement and factoring facility totaling EGP400 million with a real estate development company in Egypt.</p><p><b>CNFN</b>’s subsidiary, Contact Pay, has inked a strategic partnership with e-payments firm Damen to work together to build a comprehensive digital payment ecosystem. </p><p>Banque Misr’s Misr Digital Innovation (MDI) has so far invested EGP2.5 billion in Onebank, which is set to be the country’s first digital bank. </p><p>The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has agreed to grant Banque du Caire USD100 million in financing to be on-lent to micro, small, and medium enterprises, and female entrepreneurs.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> sent a release regarding the debt purchase offer submitted by QHRI. The FRA decided to extend the period of participation in the debt purchase to the shareholders on 27 May 2024. </p><p>Qatari state-owned oil and gas company QatarEnergy is set to acquire a 40% working interest in ExxonMobil’s Cairo and Masry offshore concessions under a farm-in agreement inked by the two parties.</p><p>According to local media, <b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP73.80, OW) achieved 1Q24 sales of EGP63.5 billion.</p><p>According to local media, <b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP7.11, OW) achieved 1Q24 sales of EGP28.9 billion, up 326.6% y/y and up 18.0% q/q.</p><p>According to local media, <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) achieved 1Q24 sales of EGP14.8 billion, up 725.5% y/y and down 1.6% q/q.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) Board proposed the distribution of EGP1.34/share cash dividends, implying a DY of 14.3%.</p><p><b>EFID</b> signed an eight-year tenor loan with a value of EGP990 million to finance new production lines to boost capacity. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s ceramics exports dropped 33% YoY to USD24 million in 1Q24 due to geopolitical instabilities in the region.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>CCAP: What Does One Year Forward Look Like? </b>In light of the potential debt settlement deals and restructuring plans of <b>CCAP</b>, we ran an exercise to examine the impact on the FV of the stock if the announced plans succeed. According to our assumptions and calculations, CCAP’s debt will go down to EGP9,376.5 million (EGP2.35/share) by the end of 2024, while the number of shares will increase to 3,991.4 million shares, based on a capital increase of around USD231 million. We also updated the relative valuation for CCAP’s subsidiaries and applied a conglomerate discount of 20% which resulted in a FV of EGP3.00/share (compared to EGP3.10/share in our previous update before the restructuring). Thus, we believe that the debt settlement and restructuring process including the capital increase will not erode CCAP’s FV.</p><p>Government sources said that some local and foreign investors intend to acquire varying percentages of the Egypt Aluminum and Delta Steel companies. The sources added that there are other offers to acquire two other companies owned by the Holding Company for Pharmaceuticals, explaining that the dollar amounts targeted to be collected from these deals range from USD2.5 billion to USD3 billion. </p><p>The government is studying a World Bank recommendation for the creation of a new entity to which the ownership of all state-owned companies would be gradually transferred.</p><p>Minister of Finance said that the first draft of the new income tax law will be prepared in six months, to be subject to dialogue with the private sector and business stakeholders.</p><p><b>COMI</b> (FV: EGP100.00, OW) recorded a strong set of 1Q24 results where net profit post-minority interest recorded EGP11,924 million (+65% q/q, +97% y/y).</p><p><b>BTFH</b> announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Beltone Leasing and Factoring, has signed a sale and leaseback agreement and factoring facility totaling EGP400 million with a real estate development company in Egypt.</p><p><b>CNFN</b>’s subsidiary, Contact Pay, has inked a strategic partnership with e-payments firm Damen to work together to build a comprehensive digital payment ecosystem. </p><p>Banque Misr’s Misr Digital Innovation (MDI) has so far invested EGP2.5 billion in Onebank, which is set to be the country’s first digital bank. </p><p>The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has agreed to grant Banque du Caire USD100 million in financing to be on-lent to micro, small, and medium enterprises, and female entrepreneurs.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> sent a release regarding the debt purchase offer submitted by QHRI. The FRA decided to extend the period of participation in the debt purchase to the shareholders on 27 May 2024. </p><p>Qatari state-owned oil and gas company QatarEnergy is set to acquire a 40% working interest in ExxonMobil’s Cairo and Masry offshore concessions under a farm-in agreement inked by the two parties.</p><p>According to local media, <b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP73.80, OW) achieved 1Q24 sales of EGP63.5 billion.</p><p>According to local media, <b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP7.11, OW) achieved 1Q24 sales of EGP28.9 billion, up 326.6% y/y and up 18.0% q/q.</p><p>According to local media, <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) achieved 1Q24 sales of EGP14.8 billion, up 725.5% y/y and down 1.6% q/q.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) Board proposed the distribution of EGP1.34/share cash dividends, implying a DY of 14.3%.</p><p><b>EFID</b> signed an eight-year tenor loan with a value of EGP990 million to finance new production lines to boost capacity. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s ceramics exports dropped 33% YoY to USD24 million in 1Q24 due to geopolitical instabilities in the region.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt's foreign debt climbed by USD3.5 billion in the three months ending December 2023 to reach USD168 billion.  Monthly headline urban CPI inflation recorded 1.1% in April 2024 compared to 1.7% in the same month of the previous year and to 1.0% in March 2024. Accordingly, the annual headline inflation rate recorded 32.5% in April 2024, compared to 33.3% in March 2024. CBE data revealed a decline in the UAE’s debt to Egypt during 4Q23 to USD21 billion, compared to USD22.2 billion in Sep...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s foreign debt climbed by USD3.5 billion in the three months ending December 2023 to reach USD168 billion. </p><p>Monthly headline urban CPI inflation recorded 1.1% in April 2024 compared to 1.7% in the same month of the previous year and to 1.0% in March 2024. Accordingly, the annual headline inflation rate recorded 32.5% in April 2024, compared to 33.3% in March 2024.</p><p>CBE data revealed a decline in the UAE’s debt to Egypt during 4Q23 to USD21 billion, compared to USD22.2 billion in September (before the deal of Ras Al Hekma). At the same time, Saudi loans to Egypt increased to USD12.9 billion, compared to USD12.5 billion in September.</p><p>Egypt is working to get Apple to set up a factory in the country, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said.</p><p>International Finance Corporation (IFC) Vice President for Africa is in Cairo today and tomorrow to meet with senior figures in the public and private sectors and other development organizations to identify ways to support the state’s privatization program.</p><p>Greece will be employing over 5k Egyptian farm workers starting this summer for temporary agricultural work as part of an agreement signed in 2022 with Egypt.</p><p>US-based tire manufacturer Prometeon Tyre plans to invest EUR100 mILLIOn in Egypt over the next five years to boost production and support research and development, the group’s CEO was quoted as saying.</p><p>The government is looking into setting up its first freezone for outsourcing services over the coming year.</p><p>Eight international institutions are participating in arranging the external loan directed to the monorail in the Administrative Capital and 6th of October City, at a value of EUR1.88 billion.</p><p>The American company Valco Energy revealed that its dues owed by the EGPC amounted to USD50.5 million, the result of implementing the agreement to merge its concessions retroactively starting in 2020. It stated that this value decreased from USD67.5 million in October 2022, after renegotiation the EGPC.</p><p>According to local media, <b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP73.80, OW) laid the cornerstone of its Banan project in Riyadh which is expected to generate sales of SAR40.0 billion.</p><p><b>ADIB</b> recorded an outstanding 1Q24 consolidated bottom line post minority of EGP2,116 million (+110% y/y, +90% q/q). <em>The bank is currently trading at 0.9x P/B24 and 2.9x P/E24.</em></p><p><b>FAIT</b> (FV: EGP33.00, OW) released exceptionally strong 1Q24 consolidated financial indicators, where the bottom-line recorded EGP6.1 billion (+178% y/y, +849% q/q). <em>FAIT is currently trading at P/E24 of 2.9x and P/B24 of 0.6x.</em></p><p><b>TAQA</b> released 1Q24 consolidated unaudited financial indicators. Net profit increased 16% YoY to EGP102.8 million.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> sent a release in response to the FRA’s inquiries regarding the debt settlement and the potential capital increase disclosure published last Tuesday. Citadel Capital Partners Ltd. has decided to freeze 100% of the shares to be transferred to Citadel Capital Partners and the shares of its related parties for a period of two years starting from the date of issuance of the capital increase shares. </p><p>Egypt’s natural gas consumption has increased by 300 million cubic feet per day to reach 6.1 billion cubic feet during May 2024.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s foreign debt climbed by USD3.5 billion in the three months ending December 2023 to reach USD168 billion. </p><p>Monthly headline urban CPI inflation recorded 1.1% in April 2024 compared to 1.7% in the same month of the previous year and to 1.0% in March 2024. Accordingly, the annual headline inflation rate recorded 32.5% in April 2024, compared to 33.3% in March 2024.</p><p>CBE data revealed a decline in the UAE’s debt to Egypt during 4Q23 to USD21 billion, compared to USD22.2 billion in September (before the deal of Ras Al Hekma). At the same time, Saudi loans to Egypt increased to USD12.9 billion, compared to USD12.5 billion in September.</p><p>Egypt is working to get Apple to set up a factory in the country, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said.</p><p>International Finance Corporation (IFC) Vice President for Africa is in Cairo today and tomorrow to meet with senior figures in the public and private sectors and other development organizations to identify ways to support the state’s privatization program.</p><p>Greece will be employing over 5k Egyptian farm workers starting this summer for temporary agricultural work as part of an agreement signed in 2022 with Egypt.</p><p>US-based tire manufacturer Prometeon Tyre plans to invest EUR100 mILLIOn in Egypt over the next five years to boost production and support research and development, the group’s CEO was quoted as saying.</p><p>The government is looking into setting up its first freezone for outsourcing services over the coming year.</p><p>Eight international institutions are participating in arranging the external loan directed to the monorail in the Administrative Capital and 6th of October City, at a value of EUR1.88 billion.</p><p>The American company Valco Energy revealed that its dues owed by the EGPC amounted to USD50.5 million, the result of implementing the agreement to merge its concessions retroactively starting in 2020. It stated that this value decreased from USD67.5 million in October 2022, after renegotiation the EGPC.</p><p>According to local media, <b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP73.80, OW) laid the cornerstone of its Banan project in Riyadh which is expected to generate sales of SAR40.0 billion.</p><p><b>ADIB</b> recorded an outstanding 1Q24 consolidated bottom line post minority of EGP2,116 million (+110% y/y, +90% q/q). <em>The bank is currently trading at 0.9x P/B24 and 2.9x P/E24.</em></p><p><b>FAIT</b> (FV: EGP33.00, OW) released exceptionally strong 1Q24 consolidated financial indicators, where the bottom-line recorded EGP6.1 billion (+178% y/y, +849% q/q). <em>FAIT is currently trading at P/E24 of 2.9x and P/B24 of 0.6x.</em></p><p><b>TAQA</b> released 1Q24 consolidated unaudited financial indicators. Net profit increased 16% YoY to EGP102.8 million.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> sent a release in response to the FRA’s inquiries regarding the debt settlement and the potential capital increase disclosure published last Tuesday. Citadel Capital Partners Ltd. has decided to freeze 100% of the shares to be transferred to Citadel Capital Partners and the shares of its related parties for a period of two years starting from the date of issuance of the capital increase shares. </p><p>Egypt’s natural gas consumption has increased by 300 million cubic feet per day to reach 6.1 billion cubic feet during May 2024.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Global index provider MSCI has decided to remove all special treatment measures on Egyptian securities listed in its indices in the May 2024 index review.  Progress made on foreign currency liquidity and the ability of foreign investors in the country to transfer funds abroad were reportedly the reasons behind MSCI’s decision. MSCI also has some other changes for EGX-listed companies in the pipeline which will take effect at the close of May 31: TMG will move from the small-cap index to ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Global index provider MSCI has decided to remove all special treatment measures on Egyptian securities listed in its indices in the May 2024 index review.  Progress made on foreign currency liquidity and the ability of foreign investors in the country to transfer funds abroad were reportedly the reasons behind MSCI’s decision.</p><p>MSCI also has some other changes for EGX-listed companies in the pipeline which will take effect at the close of May 31:</p><ul><li>TMG will move from the small-cap index to the flagship Egypt index.</li><li>EFG Holding will replace TMG in the small-cap index.</li></ul><p>Emirati firm Dana Gas has collected USD 9 mn in receivables from Egypt in 1Q24, receiving 47% of its dues for the period, it said.</p><p>The government received three requests for private freezones.</p><p>The government has approved a new int’l seaport for yachts and cruise ships in Ras El Hekma.</p><p>Companies with annual revenues below EGP 10 mn will have their tax disputes whose non-final payments are due before 16 June 2023 settled by the end of next month.</p><p>Ministry of Finance estimated the tax exemptions at about EGP441 billion during the last fiscal year, representing 4.39% of GDP.</p><p>The government is studying hiking the prices of subsidized fertilizers, due to some companies&apos; requests.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> plans to invest EGP5 billion of capex in FY24 distributed between new projects and completing existing ones.</p><p><b>RACC</b>’s BoD approved the acquisition of the remaining 15% in Gulf CX, bringing RACC&apos;s ownership in the company to 100%.</p><p>The CBE’s Digital Financial Identity Company is set to launch in 2H24, which will open the way for banks to begin letting customers open accounts without the need of visiting a branch.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> has closed an EGP1.04 bn securitized bond issuance, its first in 2024. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Global index provider MSCI has decided to remove all special treatment measures on Egyptian securities listed in its indices in the May 2024 index review.  Progress made on foreign currency liquidity and the ability of foreign investors in the country to transfer funds abroad were reportedly the reasons behind MSCI’s decision.</p><p>MSCI also has some other changes for EGX-listed companies in the pipeline which will take effect at the close of May 31:</p><ul><li>TMG will move from the small-cap index to the flagship Egypt index.</li><li>EFG Holding will replace TMG in the small-cap index.</li></ul><p>Emirati firm Dana Gas has collected USD 9 mn in receivables from Egypt in 1Q24, receiving 47% of its dues for the period, it said.</p><p>The government received three requests for private freezones.</p><p>The government has approved a new int’l seaport for yachts and cruise ships in Ras El Hekma.</p><p>Companies with annual revenues below EGP 10 mn will have their tax disputes whose non-final payments are due before 16 June 2023 settled by the end of next month.</p><p>Ministry of Finance estimated the tax exemptions at about EGP441 billion during the last fiscal year, representing 4.39% of GDP.</p><p>The government is studying hiking the prices of subsidized fertilizers, due to some companies&apos; requests.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> plans to invest EGP5 billion of capex in FY24 distributed between new projects and completing existing ones.</p><p><b>RACC</b>’s BoD approved the acquisition of the remaining 15% in Gulf CX, bringing RACC&apos;s ownership in the company to 100%.</p><p>The CBE’s Digital Financial Identity Company is set to launch in 2H24, which will open the way for banks to begin letting customers open accounts without the need of visiting a branch.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> has closed an EGP1.04 bn securitized bond issuance, its first in 2024. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[CAPMAS is expected to publish inflation readings for April on Thursday, 9 May. We expect annual urban inflation to record c.32%, lower than 33.34% in March, mainly on a relative calm in some food items. Net foreign reserves increased by USD696 million from the month before to USD41.1 billion at the end of April, reaching their highest level in more than four years. The EGX’s long-awaited sharia-compliant index is to launch before the end of June.  Egypt's headline PMI registered in April...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>CAPMAS is expected to publish inflation readings for April on Thursday, 9 May. <em>We expect annual urban inflation to record c.32%, lower than 33.34% in March, mainly on a relative calm in some food items.</em></p><p>Net foreign reserves increased by USD696 million from the month before to USD41.1 billion at the end of April, reaching their highest level in more than four years.</p><p>The EGX’s long-awaited sharia-compliant index is to launch before the end of June. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s headline PMI registered in April 47.4. This was down from March&apos;s 47.6 and the second-lowest reading in the past year. </p><p>Suez Canal revenues registered USD330.3 million in April 2024, lower by USD575.1 million YoY.</p><p>Egypt intends to pay USD845.3 million to the IMF during current May, divided into six tranches.</p><p>The Egyptian Stock Exchange is preparing to receive three new offerings on the main market during the current year, out of six expected to be implemented. </p><p>The Minister of Justice, revealed a decision from the Real Estate Registry Authority stipulating that when registering the ownership of any contract for foreigners, proof of the transfer of the value of the housing unit from abroad to the banking system must be submitted.</p><p>The government is working to amend the economic zones law in a bid to make domestic economic zones more attractive in the face of international competition.</p><p>Foreign energy companies’ arrears owed by the electricity sector in Egypt reached USD450 million as of the end of last March, sources said.</p><p>SEIC signed a conditional agreement with Social Impact Capital (SIC) to indirectly acquire <b>CIRA</b>’s free float shares through capital increase in SIC. SIC will use the cash injection to launch a mandatory tender offer to buy CIRA shares at price of EGP14.00/share.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> released 4Q23 results. CCAP reported a consolidated net profit of EGP4.8 billion in 4Q23, a 1071% YoY growth (+134% QoQ). 2023 net profit grew 419% YoY to EGP6.5 billion. <em>The company is currently trading at a 2024f PE of 5.3x and EV/EBITDA of 2.5x.</em></p><p>Qalaa Holding Restructuring I Ltd. (QHRI), an SPV by Ahmed Heikal, Hisham El Khazindar and Karim Sadek, who collectively own 23.487% of <b>CCAP</b>, is offering to buy the outstanding debt from the lenders of CCAP (total amount equal to USD325 million). The total amount of debt to be settled (which has been accepted by some of the lenders) amounts to USD231 million. </p><p>Egypt is planning to ramp up natural gas production 8% YoY next fiscal year to an average of 5.7 billion cubic feet a day. </p><p>Assiut National Oil Processing Company (ANOPC) targets operating five units in its hydrogen cracking complex by 2H25 with investments worth USD3.1 billion.</p><p><b>FWRY</b> is holding preliminary talks with six Saudi companies over a potential partnership. The company also held talks with companies in the UAE and Kuwait, according to local press.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CAPMAS is expected to publish inflation readings for April on Thursday, 9 May. <em>We expect annual urban inflation to record c.32%, lower than 33.34% in March, mainly on a relative calm in some food items.</em></p><p>Net foreign reserves increased by USD696 million from the month before to USD41.1 billion at the end of April, reaching their highest level in more than four years.</p><p>The EGX’s long-awaited sharia-compliant index is to launch before the end of June. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s headline PMI registered in April 47.4. This was down from March&apos;s 47.6 and the second-lowest reading in the past year. </p><p>Suez Canal revenues registered USD330.3 million in April 2024, lower by USD575.1 million YoY.</p><p>Egypt intends to pay USD845.3 million to the IMF during current May, divided into six tranches.</p><p>The Egyptian Stock Exchange is preparing to receive three new offerings on the main market during the current year, out of six expected to be implemented. </p><p>The Minister of Justice, revealed a decision from the Real Estate Registry Authority stipulating that when registering the ownership of any contract for foreigners, proof of the transfer of the value of the housing unit from abroad to the banking system must be submitted.</p><p>The government is working to amend the economic zones law in a bid to make domestic economic zones more attractive in the face of international competition.</p><p>Foreign energy companies’ arrears owed by the electricity sector in Egypt reached USD450 million as of the end of last March, sources said.</p><p>SEIC signed a conditional agreement with Social Impact Capital (SIC) to indirectly acquire <b>CIRA</b>’s free float shares through capital increase in SIC. SIC will use the cash injection to launch a mandatory tender offer to buy CIRA shares at price of EGP14.00/share.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> released 4Q23 results. CCAP reported a consolidated net profit of EGP4.8 billion in 4Q23, a 1071% YoY growth (+134% QoQ). 2023 net profit grew 419% YoY to EGP6.5 billion. <em>The company is currently trading at a 2024f PE of 5.3x and EV/EBITDA of 2.5x.</em></p><p>Qalaa Holding Restructuring I Ltd. (QHRI), an SPV by Ahmed Heikal, Hisham El Khazindar and Karim Sadek, who collectively own 23.487% of <b>CCAP</b>, is offering to buy the outstanding debt from the lenders of CCAP (total amount equal to USD325 million). The total amount of debt to be settled (which has been accepted by some of the lenders) amounts to USD231 million. </p><p>Egypt is planning to ramp up natural gas production 8% YoY next fiscal year to an average of 5.7 billion cubic feet a day. </p><p>Assiut National Oil Processing Company (ANOPC) targets operating five units in its hydrogen cracking complex by 2H25 with investments worth USD3.1 billion.</p><p><b>FWRY</b> is holding preliminary talks with six Saudi companies over a potential partnership. The company also held talks with companies in the UAE and Kuwait, according to local press.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Global ratings agency Fitch revised Egypt's outlook to positive from stable.  Tourist arrivals to Egypt increased 27% YoY in the first four months of the year. Foreign holdings of local debt have more than doubled to USD35.3 billion as of March from USD16.6 billion at the end of 2023. Total orders issued under the government’s car-for-FX initiative have reached just under USD2 billion, according to a statement from the Immigration Ministry.  Al-Ahly Exchange Company, affiliated with...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Global ratings agency Fitch revised Egypt&apos;s outlook to positive from stable. </p><p>Tourist arrivals to Egypt increased 27% YoY in the first four months of the year.</p><p>Foreign holdings of local debt have more than doubled to USD35.3 billion as of March from USD16.6 billion at the end of 2023.</p><p>Total orders issued under the government’s car-for-FX initiative have reached just under USD2 billion, according to a statement from the Immigration Ministry. </p><p>Al-Ahly Exchange Company, affiliated with the National Bank of Egypt, has attracted foreign exchange proceeds amounting to EGP12.386 billion since the liberalization of the exchange rate on 6 March 2024.</p><p>The IMF expects Egypt’s USD cash flows to rise during the current fiscal year by about USD13.7 billion to reach USD107.3 billion, up from USD93.6 billion in FY2022-23, mainly due to investments in the Ras El Hekma deal.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s petroleum trade balance turned into a deficit of USD1.1 billion during 2M2024 compared to a surplus of about USD1.73 billion in the same period last year. </p><p>The government reduced the volume of direct borrowing from the CBE last March by 24% on a monthly basis to EGP1.697 trillion.</p><p>Emirati energy company Masdar intends to expand in the fields of solar and renewable energy and green hydrogen in Egypt through Infinity Power in the Suez Canal Economic Zone and the Mediterranean Coast.</p><p>Norway’s Höegh LNG will send a floating storage and regasification unit to Ain Sokhna next month, as per an agreement it signed with state-owned Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company and Australian Industrial Energy (AIE), according to statements from the Oil Ministry and Höegh LNG. </p><p><b>ETEL</b> is looking to secure USD500 million in supplier financing from an unnamed Chinese institution to restructure the company’s credit facilities and meet capital requirements, according to local press.</p><p>The FRA gave a nod to <b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP97.02, OW) to proceed in its capital decrease of EGP4.55 million to reach EGP2.71 billion through canceling 910,481 shares at a par value of EGP5/share. </p><p>The Egyptian Federation for Construction and Building Contractors has signed a cooperation protocol with the Iraqi Federation of Contractors to study the partnership between Egyptian and Iraqi companies in light of plans to sign agreements with international institutions in the coming period to finance Iraqi projects, especially the Islamic Development Bank.</p><p>The CBE issued new ownership rules for banks where buyers who are going to acquire more than a 10% stake in a bank, or a stake that would otherwise grant the buyer voting rights, will have to file a request to the CBE at least 60 days ahead of finalizing the agreement. </p><p>Banque Misr’s Misr Digital Innovation (MDI) received preliminary approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to launch the country’s first digital bank.</p><p>Basata Financial Holding is also looking into setting up a digital bank. The company is reportedly in the process of studying the requirements of acquiring a digital bank license.</p><p>EBRD has greenlit a senior unsecured loan of up to USD20 million to CIEB that will be used to support Egyptian households and private MSMEs to back climate adaptation projects.</p><p><b>CIRA </b>settled the final installment of its EBRD loan, worth EGP270 million. Additionally, the company aims to issue securitization bonds of around EGP500 million in the next fiscal year, representing the remaining part of the total program of EGP2.0 billion, according to local press.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Global ratings agency Fitch revised Egypt&apos;s outlook to positive from stable. </p><p>Tourist arrivals to Egypt increased 27% YoY in the first four months of the year.</p><p>Foreign holdings of local debt have more than doubled to USD35.3 billion as of March from USD16.6 billion at the end of 2023.</p><p>Total orders issued under the government’s car-for-FX initiative have reached just under USD2 billion, according to a statement from the Immigration Ministry. </p><p>Al-Ahly Exchange Company, affiliated with the National Bank of Egypt, has attracted foreign exchange proceeds amounting to EGP12.386 billion since the liberalization of the exchange rate on 6 March 2024.</p><p>The IMF expects Egypt’s USD cash flows to rise during the current fiscal year by about USD13.7 billion to reach USD107.3 billion, up from USD93.6 billion in FY2022-23, mainly due to investments in the Ras El Hekma deal.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s petroleum trade balance turned into a deficit of USD1.1 billion during 2M2024 compared to a surplus of about USD1.73 billion in the same period last year. </p><p>The government reduced the volume of direct borrowing from the CBE last March by 24% on a monthly basis to EGP1.697 trillion.</p><p>Emirati energy company Masdar intends to expand in the fields of solar and renewable energy and green hydrogen in Egypt through Infinity Power in the Suez Canal Economic Zone and the Mediterranean Coast.</p><p>Norway’s Höegh LNG will send a floating storage and regasification unit to Ain Sokhna next month, as per an agreement it signed with state-owned Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company and Australian Industrial Energy (AIE), according to statements from the Oil Ministry and Höegh LNG. </p><p><b>ETEL</b> is looking to secure USD500 million in supplier financing from an unnamed Chinese institution to restructure the company’s credit facilities and meet capital requirements, according to local press.</p><p>The FRA gave a nod to <b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP97.02, OW) to proceed in its capital decrease of EGP4.55 million to reach EGP2.71 billion through canceling 910,481 shares at a par value of EGP5/share. </p><p>The Egyptian Federation for Construction and Building Contractors has signed a cooperation protocol with the Iraqi Federation of Contractors to study the partnership between Egyptian and Iraqi companies in light of plans to sign agreements with international institutions in the coming period to finance Iraqi projects, especially the Islamic Development Bank.</p><p>The CBE issued new ownership rules for banks where buyers who are going to acquire more than a 10% stake in a bank, or a stake that would otherwise grant the buyer voting rights, will have to file a request to the CBE at least 60 days ahead of finalizing the agreement. </p><p>Banque Misr’s Misr Digital Innovation (MDI) received preliminary approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to launch the country’s first digital bank.</p><p>Basata Financial Holding is also looking into setting up a digital bank. The company is reportedly in the process of studying the requirements of acquiring a digital bank license.</p><p>EBRD has greenlit a senior unsecured loan of up to USD20 million to CIEB that will be used to support Egyptian households and private MSMEs to back climate adaptation projects.</p><p><b>CIRA </b>settled the final installment of its EBRD loan, worth EGP270 million. Additionally, the company aims to issue securitization bonds of around EGP500 million in the next fiscal year, representing the remaining part of the total program of EGP2.0 billion, according to local press.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Market Overview  ABUK  ALCN COMI ORHD ESES MENA DOMT BTFH SWDY ORWE EGTS   Prepared by: Mayada Amin - CETA, CFTe   ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government plans to start collecting taxes on capital gains incurred from trading EGX-listed financial securities starting March-April 2025, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>Kuwait’s Alghanim International is reportedly looking to inject USD300 million worth of investments in the Berenice maritime port. </p><p>China’s state-owned Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes Company is planning to follow up its under-construction iron pipes factory in the TEDA industrial park with USD250 million of future investments in the park.</p><p>The Cabinet ministers approved a request from Tunisian automotive cable manufacturer Coficab to establish an automotive cable and electrical factory, with investments up to USD88 million.</p><p>The Cabinet ministers approved a proposal for Egypt to join the African Trade and Investment Development Ins. (ATIDI) in a bid to boost trade with other African nations.</p><p>The US Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged at 5.25% and 5.5%.</p><p>The sale of the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr’s combined 26.1% stake in <b>AMOC</b> could raise between EGP3.5-3.8 billion. The sale expected to close by the end of 1H24, according to local press.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> released 3Q23/24 unaudited financial indicators. Net profit increased by 46% YoY and 303% QoQ to record EGP8.12 billion during 3Q23/24. On a nine-months basis, net profit declined 3% YoY to EGP12.14 billion. <em>ABUK is currently trading at a FY23/24e PE of 6.2x and EV/EBITDA of 5.8x.</em></p><p><b>EFIC</b> released 1Q24 unaudited standalone financial indicators. Net profit declined 19% YoY and declined by 80% QoQ to EGP70.9 million.</p><p><b>CIEB</b> (FV: EGP38.20, OW) released 1Q24 financial results. Consolidated bottom-line stood at EGP2,289 million (+69% q/q, +87% y/y). We reiterate our Overweight recommendation and update our FV from EGP33.00/share to EGP38.20/share. <em>The stock is trading at P/E 2024 of 3.0x and P/B 2024 of 1.1x.</em></p><p><b>AIH</b> OGM approved increasing the company’s paid in capital to EGP467 million from EGP425 million (an increase of EGP42 million), through 1:10 bonus shares, financed from 2023 profits.</p><p><b>ORAS</b>-led consortium received the land allocation for its 3 GW wind farm in West Sohag.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> inked an MoU with Swiss tech firm Bühler Group and Jordan-based firm IBC Group to work towards localizing the manufacture of grain silos in Egypt. </p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) launched its Sheya project which generated sales of EGP5.1 billion. Sheya is situated on a land area of 0.2 million sqm in Sarai.</p><p>According to local media, <b>CIRA</b> aims to inject approximately EGP1.5 billion over the next two years into expansions, primarily focused on the university sector.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s production of steel rebars surged to 2.2 million tons in 1Q24, 24% higher YoY.</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Banks' net foreign assets position improved significantly by c.78% from a net liability position of USD13.2 billion in February to a net liability position of USD2.8 billion in March. Finance Minister now expects the country’s primary surplus to come in at 5.75% by the end of the current fiscal year. China’s state-owned Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes Company has begun construction on a USD146 million ductile iron pipe factory in the TEDA industrial park, according to an SCZone statement.  Th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Banks&apos; net foreign assets position improved significantly by c.78% from a net liability position of USD13.2 billion in February to a net liability position of USD2.8 billion in March.</p><p>Finance Minister now expects the country’s primary surplus to come in at 5.75% by the end of the current fiscal year.</p><p>China’s state-owned Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes Company has begun construction on a USD146 million ductile iron pipe factory in the TEDA industrial park, according to an SCZone statement. </p><p>The Ministry of Communications aims to increase digital exports by 30% by the end of this year to exceed USD8 billion.</p><p>Egypt aims to increase industrial investments by about 10% during 2024 to reach at least USD3.6 billion.</p><p>The General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone signed with the Thai company Hi-Tech a contract granting a usufruct for an area of 64k sqm in the Qantara West area to build a sportswear factory with investments amounting to USD20 million.</p><p>Amr El-Kady, CEO of the Tourism Promotion Authority, revealed its intention to launch a major marketing campaign to promote Egyptian tourism in 12 to 14 markets in May.</p><p>Banque du Caire will receive a line of financing worth USD25 million from the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation and the Saudi Export-Import Bank to help Saudi SMEs expand their presence in Egypt and encourage non-oil exports to Egypt.</p><p><b>SKPC </b>released 1Q24 unaudited financial indicators. Net profit grew 7% YoY and declined by 13% QoQ to EGP559 million in 1Q24. <em>SKPC is currently trading at 2024e PE of 6.6x and EV/EBITDA of 4.7x.</em></p><p><b>SKPC</b>&apos;s BoD also approved stock dividends of 1:5, increasing the company&apos;s issued and paid-in capital from EGP1.5 billion to EGP1.8 billion distributed over 907 million shares and financed from 2023 profits.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> is distributing cash dividends of EGP1.25/share distributed over two tranches. The first tranche worth EGP0.75/share will be distributed on 29 May 2024, while the second tranche worth EGP0.50/share will be distributed on 25 September 2024. the dividend will be distributed for shareholders on record on 26 May 2024. Implied dividend yield is 4.6%.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> reported indicators for 3Q23/24 with net profit after tax coming in at EGP1.8 billion, almost flat QoQ and 19% lower YoY. Meanwhile, 9M23/24 bottom line surged to EGP5.2 billion (+33% YoY). <em>EGAL is currently trading at FY23/24e P/E of 4.6x and EV/EBITDA of 3.8x.</em></p><p>Egypt&apos;s total iron and steel exports dropped 8% YoY to USD478 million in 1Q24.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) signed a contract with Middle East for Real Estate Development and Investment to co-develop an 894 feddan land plot in New Heliopolis, with a minimum guarantee to HELI of EGP23.8 billion. <em>This project is in addition to the 865 feddan project in New Heliopolis that is also to be co-developed by Middle East for Real Estate Development and Investment.</em></p><p>AMIC released its numbers for March 2024, showing a drop in PC sales by 53% MoM and 41% YoY to record 2.8k units, bringing PC sales to 13.4k units in 1Q24 (+9% YoY).</p><p><b>COMI</b> intends to borrow USD50 million during 2H24 from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development with the aim of financing finance green projects in Egypt.</p><p>Businessman Ahmed Tarek is reportedly studying investing USD100 million in the healthcare sector over the coming three years and is considering acquiring a 20% stake in an EGX-listed pharmaceutical company, according to local press.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Banks&apos; net foreign assets position improved significantly by c.78% from a net liability position of USD13.2 billion in February to a net liability position of USD2.8 billion in March.</p><p>Finance Minister now expects the country’s primary surplus to come in at 5.75% by the end of the current fiscal year.</p><p>China’s state-owned Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes Company has begun construction on a USD146 million ductile iron pipe factory in the TEDA industrial park, according to an SCZone statement. </p><p>The Ministry of Communications aims to increase digital exports by 30% by the end of this year to exceed USD8 billion.</p><p>Egypt aims to increase industrial investments by about 10% during 2024 to reach at least USD3.6 billion.</p><p>The General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone signed with the Thai company Hi-Tech a contract granting a usufruct for an area of 64k sqm in the Qantara West area to build a sportswear factory with investments amounting to USD20 million.</p><p>Amr El-Kady, CEO of the Tourism Promotion Authority, revealed its intention to launch a major marketing campaign to promote Egyptian tourism in 12 to 14 markets in May.</p><p>Banque du Caire will receive a line of financing worth USD25 million from the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation and the Saudi Export-Import Bank to help Saudi SMEs expand their presence in Egypt and encourage non-oil exports to Egypt.</p><p><b>SKPC </b>released 1Q24 unaudited financial indicators. Net profit grew 7% YoY and declined by 13% QoQ to EGP559 million in 1Q24. <em>SKPC is currently trading at 2024e PE of 6.6x and EV/EBITDA of 4.7x.</em></p><p><b>SKPC</b>&apos;s BoD also approved stock dividends of 1:5, increasing the company&apos;s issued and paid-in capital from EGP1.5 billion to EGP1.8 billion distributed over 907 million shares and financed from 2023 profits.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> is distributing cash dividends of EGP1.25/share distributed over two tranches. The first tranche worth EGP0.75/share will be distributed on 29 May 2024, while the second tranche worth EGP0.50/share will be distributed on 25 September 2024. the dividend will be distributed for shareholders on record on 26 May 2024. Implied dividend yield is 4.6%.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> reported indicators for 3Q23/24 with net profit after tax coming in at EGP1.8 billion, almost flat QoQ and 19% lower YoY. Meanwhile, 9M23/24 bottom line surged to EGP5.2 billion (+33% YoY). <em>EGAL is currently trading at FY23/24e P/E of 4.6x and EV/EBITDA of 3.8x.</em></p><p>Egypt&apos;s total iron and steel exports dropped 8% YoY to USD478 million in 1Q24.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) signed a contract with Middle East for Real Estate Development and Investment to co-develop an 894 feddan land plot in New Heliopolis, with a minimum guarantee to HELI of EGP23.8 billion. <em>This project is in addition to the 865 feddan project in New Heliopolis that is also to be co-developed by Middle East for Real Estate Development and Investment.</em></p><p>AMIC released its numbers for March 2024, showing a drop in PC sales by 53% MoM and 41% YoY to record 2.8k units, bringing PC sales to 13.4k units in 1Q24 (+9% YoY).</p><p><b>COMI</b> intends to borrow USD50 million during 2H24 from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development with the aim of financing finance green projects in Egypt.</p><p>Businessman Ahmed Tarek is reportedly studying investing USD100 million in the healthcare sector over the coming three years and is considering acquiring a 20% stake in an EGX-listed pharmaceutical company, according to local press.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE will start handing out letters of credit (LCs) to importers of non-essential goods at the start of June. The government has cleared USD20 billion worth of goods across the country’s ports since the beginning of 2024, a source at the Customs said. Prime Minister stated during the World Economic Forum meeting in Riyadh that it costs Egypt USD10 billion annually to host 9 million refugees. Japan has pledged USD230 million in financing to support the state budget, Finance Minister Mohamed...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE will start handing out letters of credit (LCs) to importers of non-essential goods at the start of June.</p><p>The government has cleared USD20 billion worth of goods across the country’s ports since the beginning of 2024, a source at the Customs said.</p><p>Prime Minister stated during the World Economic Forum meeting in Riyadh that it costs Egypt USD10 billion annually to host 9 million refugees.</p><p>Japan has pledged USD230 million in financing to support the state budget, Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said.</p><p>The Egyptian Tax Authority confirmed that it has not issued any directives or instructions during the previous period to date regarding the application of the tax on capital gains regarding securities on the stock exchange.</p><p>The Development Finance Corporation, affiliated with the federal government of the US, is considering financing the Actis Fund’s acquisition of the Jebel El-Zeit wind station.</p><p>The CBE sold USD997.6 million worth of one-year treasury bills in an auction, with an average return of 5.149%.</p><p>The WB revealed that Egypt&apos;s national poverty rate rose in 2022 to 32.5% from 29.7% in FY2019-20 fiscal year.</p><p>Egypt plans to bid for four desalination plants at a total cost of USD350 million on the North Coast near Ras El Hekma in mid-July, according to local media. <em>It is worth highlighting that </em><b><em>ORAS</em></b><em> and </em><b><em>SWDY</em></b><em> were among the prequalified bidders.</em></p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP73.80, OW) Board approved a share buyback of up to 10.0 million treasury shares during the period 29 April 2024 to 29 May 2024.</p><p>According to local media, <b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) is planning to select the co-developer of its 580 feddan New Heliopolis land plot in around two weeks and is negotiating to have the down payment paid to HELI increased to EGP1.0 billion. The project is expected to generate revenue of at least EGP35.0 billion, with a minimum gurarntee to HELI of at least EGP17.0 billion.</p><p><b>AMOC</b> released 3Q23/24 unaudited financial indicators. Net profit increased by 315% YoY  and declined by 21% QoQ to EGP393 million in 3Q23/24. On a nine-month basis, net profit before minority interest grew by 19% YoY to EGP1.31 billion in 9M23/24. <em>AMOC is currently trading at FY23/24e PE of 4.7x and EV/EBITDA of 3.0x.</em></p><p>According to local media, <b>SUGR</b> net profit declined by 33% YoY in 1Q24 to EGP216.8 million compared to EGP323.8 million in 1Q23.</p><p>Ashry Steel is adding two new production lines worth USD150 million to its business that will be completed in ten months to scale up the production of iron and other products and increase total capacity by 30%, according to local media.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s total cement exports dropped 31% YoY to USD165 million in 1Q24. </p><p><b>Beltone Holding</b> subsidiary, Beltone Investment Holding (BIH), will launch a USD100 million private credit platform geared towards the needs of Egyptian exporters as well as companies with overseas operations.</p><p>Investment management firm <b>Act Financial</b> wants to either acquire or merge with another entity. A number of Saudi and Emirati investors have already expressed interest in taking part in the transaction.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> has issued EGP600 million of debt to its subsidiary Hermes Securities Brokerage (HSB) in the form of a senior unsecured short-term note. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE will start handing out letters of credit (LCs) to importers of non-essential goods at the start of June.</p><p>The government has cleared USD20 billion worth of goods across the country’s ports since the beginning of 2024, a source at the Customs said.</p><p>Prime Minister stated during the World Economic Forum meeting in Riyadh that it costs Egypt USD10 billion annually to host 9 million refugees.</p><p>Japan has pledged USD230 million in financing to support the state budget, Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said.</p><p>The Egyptian Tax Authority confirmed that it has not issued any directives or instructions during the previous period to date regarding the application of the tax on capital gains regarding securities on the stock exchange.</p><p>The Development Finance Corporation, affiliated with the federal government of the US, is considering financing the Actis Fund’s acquisition of the Jebel El-Zeit wind station.</p><p>The CBE sold USD997.6 million worth of one-year treasury bills in an auction, with an average return of 5.149%.</p><p>The WB revealed that Egypt&apos;s national poverty rate rose in 2022 to 32.5% from 29.7% in FY2019-20 fiscal year.</p><p>Egypt plans to bid for four desalination plants at a total cost of USD350 million on the North Coast near Ras El Hekma in mid-July, according to local media. <em>It is worth highlighting that </em><b><em>ORAS</em></b><em> and </em><b><em>SWDY</em></b><em> were among the prequalified bidders.</em></p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP73.80, OW) Board approved a share buyback of up to 10.0 million treasury shares during the period 29 April 2024 to 29 May 2024.</p><p>According to local media, <b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) is planning to select the co-developer of its 580 feddan New Heliopolis land plot in around two weeks and is negotiating to have the down payment paid to HELI increased to EGP1.0 billion. The project is expected to generate revenue of at least EGP35.0 billion, with a minimum gurarntee to HELI of at least EGP17.0 billion.</p><p><b>AMOC</b> released 3Q23/24 unaudited financial indicators. Net profit increased by 315% YoY  and declined by 21% QoQ to EGP393 million in 3Q23/24. On a nine-month basis, net profit before minority interest grew by 19% YoY to EGP1.31 billion in 9M23/24. <em>AMOC is currently trading at FY23/24e PE of 4.7x and EV/EBITDA of 3.0x.</em></p><p>According to local media, <b>SUGR</b> net profit declined by 33% YoY in 1Q24 to EGP216.8 million compared to EGP323.8 million in 1Q23.</p><p>Ashry Steel is adding two new production lines worth USD150 million to its business that will be completed in ten months to scale up the production of iron and other products and increase total capacity by 30%, according to local media.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s total cement exports dropped 31% YoY to USD165 million in 1Q24. </p><p><b>Beltone Holding</b> subsidiary, Beltone Investment Holding (BIH), will launch a USD100 million private credit platform geared towards the needs of Egyptian exporters as well as companies with overseas operations.</p><p>Investment management firm <b>Act Financial</b> wants to either acquire or merge with another entity. A number of Saudi and Emirati investors have already expressed interest in taking part in the transaction.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> has issued EGP600 million of debt to its subsidiary Hermes Securities Brokerage (HSB) in the form of a senior unsecured short-term note. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Central Bank of Egypt is auctioning off USD980 million worth of one-year t-bills. The government is reportedly looking to issue new legislation and incentives to make units offered in the New Administrative Capital’s central business district more attractive to foreign investors. The government will soon announce the new licensing requirements for private sector-run freezones. Expats have transferred some USD767 million to the government under its car-for-FX scheme. The IMF report on the ...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Central Bank of Egypt is auctioning off USD980 million worth of one-year t-bills.</p><p>The government is reportedly looking to issue new legislation and incentives to make units offered in the New Administrative Capital’s central business district more attractive to foreign investors.</p><p>The government will soon announce the new licensing requirements for private sector-run freezones.</p><p>Expats have transferred some USD767 million to the government under its car-for-FX scheme.</p><p>The IMF report on the first and second reviews of the EFF with Egypt revealed high estimates of fuel subsidies during the current and next fiscal years.</p><p>Egypt’s chemical exports recorded USD456 million in March 2024 compared to USD696 million in March 2023.</p><p>The Tourism and Finance Ministries agreed to launch a program offering subsidized loans at a 12% interest rate to local and foreign hospitality players looking to set up more hotel rooms in Egypt. <b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP26.26, OW) and <b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP73.80, OW) are potential beneficiaries.</p><p><b>OCDI</b> reported 1Q24 net profit of EGP390.1 million, up 108.3% y/y and down 52.7% q/q.</p><p><b>EGTS</b> reported FY23 net loss of EGP112.6 million, compared to FY22 net profit of EGP67.5 million.</p><p><b>ZMID</b> AGM approved 1) the distribution of EGP0.15/share cash dividends (DY of 2.3%) over two tranches and 2) the distribution of 0.89:1 stock dividends.</p><p><b>CIRA</b> released positive 1H23/24 results. Net income grew by 30.6% YoY to record EGP288 million.</p><p><b>OIH</b> released FY23 results, where it recorded a net loss of EGP161 million compared to a net profit of EGP522 million. OIH is currently trading at P/E24 of 12.3x and P/B24 of 0.7x.</p><p>Egypt has moved one step higher in the financing sustainability ranking published by the IFC-backed Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN).</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 89.5 | 2.5%<br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 309 | 2.9%<br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 302 | -7.9%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,030 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 975 | 0.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 388 | 1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,540 | -4.5%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,089 | -0.2%<br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 130 | -0.7%<br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,541 | 0.0%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We published this morning our earnings expectations sheet for companies under coverage in 1Q24/FY2. For 1Q24, aggregated net profit will increase 40% YoY and 27% QoQFor FY24, aggregated net profit will increase 38% YoYStocks trading at P/E 2024 less than 5x: ESRS, POUL, CANA, HDBK, and ADIB (sorted from lowest P/E).The government said it will develop a payment strategy to reduce arrears owed to international oil companies. Egypt has collected up to USD760 million from the initiative to facili...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>We published this morning our earnings expectations sheet for companies under coverage in 1Q24/FY2.</b></p><ul><li>For 1Q24, aggregated net profit will increase 40% YoY and 27% QoQ</li><li>For FY24, aggregated net profit will increase 38% YoY</li><li>Stocks trading at P/E 2024 less than 5x: ESRS, POUL, CANA, HDBK, and ADIB (sorted from lowest P/E).</li></ul><p>The government said it will develop a payment strategy to reduce arrears owed to international oil companies.</p><p>Egypt has collected up to USD760 million from the initiative to facilitate the import of cars for expats, which ends next Monday, according to Finance Minister.</p><p>Egypt could receive USD820 million from the International Monetary Fund from June 15 onwards — shortly following the Fund’s third review of the loan program in the same month.</p><p>The IMF is anticipating that the state will wrap its stake sale for the Gabal El Zeit wind farm in the current fiscal year and thinks the sale could bring in USD339 million.</p><p>The IMF estimates the country’s financing gap at USD28.5 billion for the remainder of the loan program by 2026 when taking into account the inflows from the Ras El Hekma agreement.</p><p>The number of tourists visiting Egypt has increased 3-4% YoY in 1Q24, according to a Tourism Ministry statement. </p><p>The Cabinet approved decisions to set up a freezone, investment zone, and international tourist port in the North Coast’s Ras El Hekma.</p><p>The China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) has inaugurated its CNY87.4 million (c.USD12.3 million) steel structures manufacturing factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.</p><p>Eni has reportedly “slowed down exploration operations in Egypt a little.&quot; Eni’s production in Egypt dropped by 11.7% y-o-y to 293k barrels of oil equivalent by the end of 1Q24.</p><p>State gas firm EGAS has purchased another LNG shipment as part of a plan to secure gas supplies ahead of peak consumption this summer.</p><p>The IMF estimates Egypt&apos;s financing gap during the current fiscal year at about USD9.3 billion that would be financed through the Fund&apos;s sources amounting to USD2.5 billion and USD700 million from the World Bank, among other entities and countries.</p><p>The Fund also said that the Egyptian authorities plan to increase foreign reserves to USD45.8 billion by the end of current fiscal year and to USD53.8 billion the next year.</p><p>The Fund reported that the CBE will not lend to public authorities again, with the exception of the Ministry of Finance, and will work to bring their debts to zero by the end of the next fiscal year.</p><p>Prime Minister and Finance Minister discussed a proposed tax policy document for 2024-2030 that will be used to inform and provide clarity to businesses, investors, and society at large on the country’s targets, policies, and plans for taxation over the next six years.</p><p><b>ORAS </b>(FV: EGP233.65, EW) Board of Directors proposed an annual cash dividend of USD0.20/share, bringing total cash dividend for FY23 to USD0.39/share. This implies a dividend yield of 8% and payout ratio of 27% for the year. </p><p>A syndicate of 18 international institutions is putting together a EUR2.3 billion loan for the first line of the high-speed electric railway connecting Ain Sokhna and Matrouh, according to local media. </p><p><b>OCDI</b> signed with Nobu to open Nobu Hotel and Restaurant East Cairo in OCDI’s EDNC project.</p><p>According to local press, <b>FWRY</b> is partnering with Saudi VMS and Waffarha to establish a holding company to manage Waffarha’s operations in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.</p><p>Investment management firm <b>Act Financial</b> got the approval on its IPO on the EGX and expects to start trading its shares within two months. </p><p><b>CANA</b> is planning to establish a micro-finance company with the SMEs Development Agency. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>We published this morning our earnings expectations sheet for companies under coverage in 1Q24/FY2.</b></p><ul><li>For 1Q24, aggregated net profit will increase 40% YoY and 27% QoQ</li><li>For FY24, aggregated net profit will increase 38% YoY</li><li>Stocks trading at P/E 2024 less than 5x: ESRS, POUL, CANA, HDBK, and ADIB (sorted from lowest P/E).</li></ul><p>The government said it will develop a payment strategy to reduce arrears owed to international oil companies.</p><p>Egypt has collected up to USD760 million from the initiative to facilitate the import of cars for expats, which ends next Monday, according to Finance Minister.</p><p>Egypt could receive USD820 million from the International Monetary Fund from June 15 onwards — shortly following the Fund’s third review of the loan program in the same month.</p><p>The IMF is anticipating that the state will wrap its stake sale for the Gabal El Zeit wind farm in the current fiscal year and thinks the sale could bring in USD339 million.</p><p>The IMF estimates the country’s financing gap at USD28.5 billion for the remainder of the loan program by 2026 when taking into account the inflows from the Ras El Hekma agreement.</p><p>The number of tourists visiting Egypt has increased 3-4% YoY in 1Q24, according to a Tourism Ministry statement. </p><p>The Cabinet approved decisions to set up a freezone, investment zone, and international tourist port in the North Coast’s Ras El Hekma.</p><p>The China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) has inaugurated its CNY87.4 million (c.USD12.3 million) steel structures manufacturing factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.</p><p>Eni has reportedly “slowed down exploration operations in Egypt a little.&quot; Eni’s production in Egypt dropped by 11.7% y-o-y to 293k barrels of oil equivalent by the end of 1Q24.</p><p>State gas firm EGAS has purchased another LNG shipment as part of a plan to secure gas supplies ahead of peak consumption this summer.</p><p>The IMF estimates Egypt&apos;s financing gap during the current fiscal year at about USD9.3 billion that would be financed through the Fund&apos;s sources amounting to USD2.5 billion and USD700 million from the World Bank, among other entities and countries.</p><p>The Fund also said that the Egyptian authorities plan to increase foreign reserves to USD45.8 billion by the end of current fiscal year and to USD53.8 billion the next year.</p><p>The Fund reported that the CBE will not lend to public authorities again, with the exception of the Ministry of Finance, and will work to bring their debts to zero by the end of the next fiscal year.</p><p>Prime Minister and Finance Minister discussed a proposed tax policy document for 2024-2030 that will be used to inform and provide clarity to businesses, investors, and society at large on the country’s targets, policies, and plans for taxation over the next six years.</p><p><b>ORAS </b>(FV: EGP233.65, EW) Board of Directors proposed an annual cash dividend of USD0.20/share, bringing total cash dividend for FY23 to USD0.39/share. This implies a dividend yield of 8% and payout ratio of 27% for the year. </p><p>A syndicate of 18 international institutions is putting together a EUR2.3 billion loan for the first line of the high-speed electric railway connecting Ain Sokhna and Matrouh, according to local media. </p><p><b>OCDI</b> signed with Nobu to open Nobu Hotel and Restaurant East Cairo in OCDI’s EDNC project.</p><p>According to local press, <b>FWRY</b> is partnering with Saudi VMS and Waffarha to establish a holding company to manage Waffarha’s operations in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.</p><p>Investment management firm <b>Act Financial</b> got the approval on its IPO on the EGX and expects to start trading its shares within two months. </p><p><b>CANA</b> is planning to establish a micro-finance company with the SMEs Development Agency. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* The Ministry of Finance reduced the allocations for the export burden rebate program in FY2024/25 budget to EGP23 billion, compared to EGP28 billion in the budget of the current fiscal year. The Chairman of the Export Council for Chemical Industries, said that this reduction will be offset by an acceleration in refunding companies’ export burdens, instead of the current delays. Ministry of Finance delivered the FY2024/25 budget statement to the House. The documen...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b><br/>The Ministry of Finance reduced the allocations for the export burden rebate program in FY2024/25 budget to EGP23 billion, compared to EGP28 billion in the budget of the current fiscal year. The Chairman of the Export Council for Chemical Industries, said that this reduction will be offset by an acceleration in refunding companies’ export burdens, instead of the current delays.</p><p>Ministry of Finance delivered the FY2024/25 budget statement to the House. The document assumes economic growth will accelerate to 4.2% in the coming fiscal year, up from an estimated 2.9% in FY 2023/24. Headline inflation will average 17.9% down from a projected 35.7% this fiscal year, according to the document.  Debt-to-GDP ratio seen falling to to 89.0% by the end of the current fiscal year, from 95.7% in the last fiscal year. The budget deficit seen rising to 7.3% of the country’s GDP in the next fiscal year, from 7.2% estimated in the budget for the current fiscal year.</p><p>The statistical statement of the economic bodies on the draft general budget revealed that the economic authorities in the transportation sector intend to borrow EGP119 billion from abroad in FY2024/25, estimated at USD2.6 billion, according to the draft budget. The sector is also expected to borrow EGP91 billion from domestic resources.</p><p>The Egyptian Electricity Holding Company set the price of the dollar in the budget for the next fiscal year 2024/25 at EGP49.55, compared to the price of EGP30.9 pounds in the budget for the current fiscal year.</p><p>The Shalatin Mineral Resources Company, affiliated to the Oil Ministry delivered shipments of gold to the CBE ranging between 200 and 220 kilograms during 1Q2024, with a value exceeding EGP400 million.</p><p>EGX-listed companies can buy or sell treasury shares on the open or secondary markets, under recent regulatory amendments issued by the FRA. The amendments aim to increase demand for treasury shares.</p><p><b>BINV</b> BoD approved a decision to increase the company’s share capital ahead of its share swap agreement with Orascom Financial Holding (<b>OFH</b>). The company will issue some 58.3 mn shares at a value of EGP5 per share, raising its capital from EGP800 mn to around EGP1.09 bn.</p><p><b>SAUD</b> has appointed Moataz Elkasaby as its chief operating officer. </p><p><b>DOMT</b> will distribute cash dividends of EGP0.5/share, implying a dividend payout of 31% and a dividend yield of 4.4%. Record date is on 8 May 2024 and distribution date is on 13 May 2024.</p><p>The Egyptian government has contracted to purchase 500K tons of sugar, and this quantity is scheduled to arrive successively during the coming period.</p><p>We remind you that <b>EGTS</b>’s next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is, if not further postponed, on 27 April 2024.</p><p>According to local media, the Madbouly government is looking to lease a re-gasification unit from Norwegian firm Höegh LNG, with the unit arriving by summer. The government is reportedly also in talks with BW Energy to lease a unit from the Norwegian-Singaporian company for a five-year period. </p><p>Israeli exports of natural gas to Egypt are set to rise 300 mn cf/d to 1.5 bn cf\d starting from 2H2025.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b><br/>The Ministry of Finance reduced the allocations for the export burden rebate program in FY2024/25 budget to EGP23 billion, compared to EGP28 billion in the budget of the current fiscal year. The Chairman of the Export Council for Chemical Industries, said that this reduction will be offset by an acceleration in refunding companies’ export burdens, instead of the current delays.</p><p>Ministry of Finance delivered the FY2024/25 budget statement to the House. The document assumes economic growth will accelerate to 4.2% in the coming fiscal year, up from an estimated 2.9% in FY 2023/24. Headline inflation will average 17.9% down from a projected 35.7% this fiscal year, according to the document.  Debt-to-GDP ratio seen falling to to 89.0% by the end of the current fiscal year, from 95.7% in the last fiscal year. The budget deficit seen rising to 7.3% of the country’s GDP in the next fiscal year, from 7.2% estimated in the budget for the current fiscal year.</p><p>The statistical statement of the economic bodies on the draft general budget revealed that the economic authorities in the transportation sector intend to borrow EGP119 billion from abroad in FY2024/25, estimated at USD2.6 billion, according to the draft budget. The sector is also expected to borrow EGP91 billion from domestic resources.</p><p>The Egyptian Electricity Holding Company set the price of the dollar in the budget for the next fiscal year 2024/25 at EGP49.55, compared to the price of EGP30.9 pounds in the budget for the current fiscal year.</p><p>The Shalatin Mineral Resources Company, affiliated to the Oil Ministry delivered shipments of gold to the CBE ranging between 200 and 220 kilograms during 1Q2024, with a value exceeding EGP400 million.</p><p>EGX-listed companies can buy or sell treasury shares on the open or secondary markets, under recent regulatory amendments issued by the FRA. The amendments aim to increase demand for treasury shares.</p><p><b>BINV</b> BoD approved a decision to increase the company’s share capital ahead of its share swap agreement with Orascom Financial Holding (<b>OFH</b>). The company will issue some 58.3 mn shares at a value of EGP5 per share, raising its capital from EGP800 mn to around EGP1.09 bn.</p><p><b>SAUD</b> has appointed Moataz Elkasaby as its chief operating officer. </p><p><b>DOMT</b> will distribute cash dividends of EGP0.5/share, implying a dividend payout of 31% and a dividend yield of 4.4%. Record date is on 8 May 2024 and distribution date is on 13 May 2024.</p><p>The Egyptian government has contracted to purchase 500K tons of sugar, and this quantity is scheduled to arrive successively during the coming period.</p><p>We remind you that <b>EGTS</b>’s next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is, if not further postponed, on 27 April 2024.</p><p>According to local media, the Madbouly government is looking to lease a re-gasification unit from Norwegian firm Höegh LNG, with the unit arriving by summer. The government is reportedly also in talks with BW Energy to lease a unit from the Norwegian-Singaporian company for a five-year period. </p><p>Israeli exports of natural gas to Egypt are set to rise 300 mn cf/d to 1.5 bn cf\d starting from 2H2025.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE&apos;s net foreign liabilities&apos; position shrank in March by about 84% to be limited to USD1.38 billion, compared to USD8.7 billion in February, the lowest since March 2022.</p><p>The IMF revealed that the government is developing an electronic system for government procurement and studying the strengths and weaknesses of the public procurement system to improve the management of public investments.</p><p>Saudi Arabia’s Ajlan &amp; Bros Holding has filed an offer to the government to secure a land plot in Sharm El Sheikh’s Ras Gamila for the establishment of ten hotels. The first phase will see Ajlan commit USD1.5 billion for the development of the hotels, excluding the price of the plot.</p><p>Egypt has reportedly received the second USD820 million tranche under the IMF’s USD8 billion loan program. </p><p>The Oil Ministry is reportedly stopping all LNG exports to European markets starting next month.</p><p>The private sector is expected to pour close to EGP10 billion into setting up projects in former HQs of government ministries that are currently being offered up as part of the state’s privatization efforts, move to the new administrative capital, and plan to develop the downtown area, Planning Minister said.</p><p>The disruptions in the Red Sea prompted the CBE to expect weak purchases of foreign currency revenues from the Suez Canal during the year starting from March 2024 until February 2025. The bank expected to buy about USD3.4 billion from the Suez Canal, which is a limited value compared to previous expectations of purchases.</p><p><b>SWDY</b>&apos;s general assembly approved a cash dividend distribution of EGP0.50/share for FY23, implying a payout ratio of 45.5% and a DY of 1.4%.</p><p><b>SWDY</b>&apos;s general assembly approved decreasing the company&apos;s issued and paid-in capital from EGP2.17 billion to EGP2.14 billion through redeeming 30 million treasury shares with a value of EGP30 million. </p><p>The Madbouly government plans to launch tenders for an unspecified number of water desalination projects in the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, and the Suez Canal within weeks.</p><p><b>MASR </b>(FV: EGP5.24, OW) AGM approved the distribution of EGP0.20/share cash dividends (DY of 5.1%) over two tranches: EGP0.10/share in May 2024 and EGP010/share in October 2024.</p><p><b>OLFI</b> is distributing cash dividends of EGP0.95/share, implying a payout ratio of 81% and a DY of 8.4%. Record date is 2 May 2024 and distribution date is 5 May 2024.</p><p><b>DSCW</b> shareholders approved the distribution of cash dividends of EGP0.17/share, implying a payout ratio of 66.6% and a DY of 11.2%.</p><p>According to local press, EDA approved increasing the prices of some drugs in light of the increase in production costs attributed to the EGP devaluation. Sourced added that price increases of some drugs reached 50%. The implementation of price increases will occur gradually over stages.</p><p><b>BINV</b> has finalized acquiring 68.9% of <b>OFH</b> (3.31 billion shares at an average price of EGP0.44/share). According to BINV’s CEO, the Sawiris family now owns around 20% in BINV after the transaction.</p><p>Sohoula consumer finance, Banque Misr’s arm, aims for securitization issuances worth more than EGP1 billion divided into two issues each worth EGP500 million, one to be finalized in 1H24 and the second towards the end of the year. </p><p>Shell Egypt will begin the 11th development phase of the West Delta Deep Marine offshore concession in 3Q24. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The World Bank is considering providing a USD300 million loan to the Small and Medium Enterprises Agency, with the aim of enhancing the flexibility of small businesses in Egypt. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s CDS rate rose during the past week, which witnessed an increase in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, to 6.93% for 5 years at the close of trading on Friday, compared to 5.8% at the end of the previous week.</p><p>The government aims to raise around USD1 billion through the privatization of state-owned companies and assets via stake sales to strategic investors or EGX listings this year, and USD1.5 billion next year.</p><p>The next stage for Egypt is to “to accelerate the pace of reform” by achieving four goals, IMF Middle East and Central Asia head Jihad Azour said on the sidelines of the IMF and WB spring meetup in Washington. The goals are:<br/> <br/> 1. To reduce the risks to the Egyptian economy. “The flexibility of the exchange rate contributes to this matter”.</p><p>2. Bringing down inflation. <br/>3. Raising the level of social protection.</p><p>4. Promote the private sector and job creation.</p><p>The price of non-subsidized bread will start falling starting today until it reaches normal levels. </p><p>Minister of Supply announced a decrease in oil prices by 14%, in addition to previous reductions, bringing the total reductions on oil to 36%.</p><p>Finance Minister and Planning Minister will head to the House tomorrow to give statements on the draft state budget and socioeconomic development plan for FY2024-25. </p><p>Egypt has inked 14 agreements with Chinese companies to set up projects alongside our local private sector.</p><p>The government aims to extend the average maturity of its debt instruments to 4.5-5 years as it focuses on longer-term bonds.</p><p>The Egyptian government received seven offers from international hotel chains to take advantage of old ministries’ headquarters.</p><p>Cabinet approved extending foreign operators’ exemption from airport fees until November 2024 as part of the state’s efforts to boost tourism.</p><p><b>ADIB</b> is in talks to purchase a 15% stake in Bank Syariah Indonesia, Indonesia&apos;s biggest Islamic bank, for USD1.1 billion.</p><p>Mortgage finance firms could soon see their capital requirement doubled to EGP100 million local currency or its equivalent in FX, up from EGP50 million under new amendments. </p><p>The FRA is working on developing a plan to implement Solvency II standards to enhance the financial and operational efficiency of insurance companies.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP7.11, OW) confirmed that it is co-developing a 415 feddan project in Sidi Heneish on the North Coast and stated that expected revenue and revenue share are still to be determined. The project will be launched in 2Q24.</p><p>According to local media, <b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP7.11, OW) is preparing to take out a EGP1.7 billion loan.</p><p>According to local media, natural gas production in Egypt declined to 4.286 bcf in February 2024 from 4.651 bcf in January 2024, the lowest since February 2018.</p><p>Energean plc, an international hydrocarbon exploration and production company, expects to invest USD30-50 million in Egypt during 2024. </p><p>SDX sold its 50% working interest in two blocks in the West Gharib concession in the Eastern Desert to Horizons LLC and NPC Petroleum Services for USD6.6 million. </p><p>According to local media, in light of the decrease in price of locally produced cars, <b>GBCO</b> will compensate distributors for these price differences.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The World Bank is considering providing a USD300 million loan to the Small and Medium Enterprises Agency, with the aim of enhancing the flexibility of small businesses in Egypt. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s CDS rate rose during the past week, which witnessed an increase in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, to 6.93% for 5 years at the close of trading on Friday, compared to 5.8% at the end of the previous week.</p><p>The government aims to raise around USD1 billion through the privatization of state-owned companies and assets via stake sales to strategic investors or EGX listings this year, and USD1.5 billion next year.</p><p>The next stage for Egypt is to “to accelerate the pace of reform” by achieving four goals, IMF Middle East and Central Asia head Jihad Azour said on the sidelines of the IMF and WB spring meetup in Washington. The goals are:<br/> <br/> 1. To reduce the risks to the Egyptian economy. “The flexibility of the exchange rate contributes to this matter”.</p><p>2. Bringing down inflation. <br/>3. Raising the level of social protection.</p><p>4. Promote the private sector and job creation.</p><p>The price of non-subsidized bread will start falling starting today until it reaches normal levels. </p><p>Minister of Supply announced a decrease in oil prices by 14%, in addition to previous reductions, bringing the total reductions on oil to 36%.</p><p>Finance Minister and Planning Minister will head to the House tomorrow to give statements on the draft state budget and socioeconomic development plan for FY2024-25. </p><p>Egypt has inked 14 agreements with Chinese companies to set up projects alongside our local private sector.</p><p>The government aims to extend the average maturity of its debt instruments to 4.5-5 years as it focuses on longer-term bonds.</p><p>The Egyptian government received seven offers from international hotel chains to take advantage of old ministries’ headquarters.</p><p>Cabinet approved extending foreign operators’ exemption from airport fees until November 2024 as part of the state’s efforts to boost tourism.</p><p><b>ADIB</b> is in talks to purchase a 15% stake in Bank Syariah Indonesia, Indonesia&apos;s biggest Islamic bank, for USD1.1 billion.</p><p>Mortgage finance firms could soon see their capital requirement doubled to EGP100 million local currency or its equivalent in FX, up from EGP50 million under new amendments. </p><p>The FRA is working on developing a plan to implement Solvency II standards to enhance the financial and operational efficiency of insurance companies.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP7.11, OW) confirmed that it is co-developing a 415 feddan project in Sidi Heneish on the North Coast and stated that expected revenue and revenue share are still to be determined. The project will be launched in 2Q24.</p><p>According to local media, <b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP7.11, OW) is preparing to take out a EGP1.7 billion loan.</p><p>According to local media, natural gas production in Egypt declined to 4.286 bcf in February 2024 from 4.651 bcf in January 2024, the lowest since February 2018.</p><p>Energean plc, an international hydrocarbon exploration and production company, expects to invest USD30-50 million in Egypt during 2024. </p><p>SDX sold its 50% working interest in two blocks in the West Gharib concession in the Eastern Desert to Horizons LLC and NPC Petroleum Services for USD6.6 million. </p><p>According to local media, in light of the decrease in price of locally produced cars, <b>GBCO</b> will compensate distributors for these price differences.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Finance Ministry yesterday released its preliminary budget report: growth projection slashed again to 4.0%, inflation targets revised upwards to an average of 18.1%, and budget deficit to widen slightly by 0.1 percentage point to 7.3%.  The government is preparing to launch a USD1.1 billion program to implement the state ownership policy, and a document issued by the World Bank revealed that the government will obtain partial financing for the program worth USD250 million to cover th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Finance Ministry yesterday released its preliminary budget report: growth projection slashed again to 4.0%, inflation targets revised upwards to an average of 18.1%, and budget deficit to widen slightly by 0.1 percentage point to 7.3%. </p><p>The government is preparing to launch a USD1.1 billion program to implement the state ownership policy, and a document issued by the World Bank revealed that the government will obtain partial financing for the program worth USD250 million to cover the operating cost.</p><p>Minister of Finance said that Egypt will receive about USD20 billion from the disbursement of the second tranche of the Ras El Hekma project by the end of May, in addition to the expected inflows of c. USD1 billion from the World Bank, in addition to EUR1.07 billion from the EU and USD820 million from the IMF until the end of June.<br/><br/></p><p>Saudi Arabia’s Ajlan &amp; Bros Holding has reportedly indicated its interest in developing an integrated tourism project in Ras Gamila in a letter to the government, unnamed sources said.</p><p>The export councils are seeking to establish export intermediation companies whose mission is to market Egyptian products in the foreign markets, instead of producing companies. </p><p>The Minister of Finance said that the government is trying to extend the maturity of some of its domestic debt held by public entities to alleviate some of the pressure on the state budget.</p><p>Misr Clearing Company is preparing to collect capital gains tax from investors after completing the tax base and collection system within two months, sources said, adding that the collection process will be carried out for the entire year 2023 and six months of 2014.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP7.11, OW) is co-developing a 420 feddan project in Sidi Heneish on the North Coast with Cleopatra Group whereby PHDC will be entitled to 67% of revenue as the developer and Cleopatra Group will be entitled to 33% of revenue as the land owner. The project is expected to generate revenue of over EGP100.0 billion within seven years. </p><p>The US President called for more than tripling the existing 7.5% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum imports, new pressure on Mexico to prevent China from shipping metals to the United States via Mexican ports, and an investigation of Chinese subsidies for its shipbuilding industry.</p><p>Crude oil futures fell more than 3% Wednesday as the market dismissed the risk of a wider war between Israel and Iran that could disrupt supplies. June Brent futures were down USD2.73, or 3.03%, at settle at USD87.29/bbl.</p><p><b>GBCO</b> announced the launch of a new JV (GSK) to manage the MG Motor dealership in Jordon. GSK is a partnership between GB Auto and the former MG Motors distributor in Jordon.</p><p><b>Beltone Financial Holding</b> announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Beltone Venture Capital, signed a partnership agreement with CI Venture Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Citadel International Holdings, an investment management firm in Abu Dhabi, to manage a USD30 million fund to back fast-growing startups. </p><p> <b>OFH</b> shareholders have responded to <b>BINV</b>’s MTO for a majority stake in the company, where owners of some 3.3 billion shares (a 69% stake in the company) responded to the offer. BINV will now need to complete the share swap. </p><p>Several banks have recently issued savings certificates for large clients, amid increased interest rates and increased competition to maintain more liquidity. The minimum amount for purchasing those new savings certificates ranges between EGP1 million and EGP10 million, and the fixed interest rate on these certificates ranges between 21% and 25.5% with a monthly exchange period.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Finance Ministry yesterday released its preliminary budget report: growth projection slashed again to 4.0%, inflation targets revised upwards to an average of 18.1%, and budget deficit to widen slightly by 0.1 percentage point to 7.3%. </p><p>The government is preparing to launch a USD1.1 billion program to implement the state ownership policy, and a document issued by the World Bank revealed that the government will obtain partial financing for the program worth USD250 million to cover the operating cost.</p><p>Minister of Finance said that Egypt will receive about USD20 billion from the disbursement of the second tranche of the Ras El Hekma project by the end of May, in addition to the expected inflows of c. USD1 billion from the World Bank, in addition to EUR1.07 billion from the EU and USD820 million from the IMF until the end of June.<br/><br/></p><p>Saudi Arabia’s Ajlan &amp; Bros Holding has reportedly indicated its interest in developing an integrated tourism project in Ras Gamila in a letter to the government, unnamed sources said.</p><p>The export councils are seeking to establish export intermediation companies whose mission is to market Egyptian products in the foreign markets, instead of producing companies. </p><p>The Minister of Finance said that the government is trying to extend the maturity of some of its domestic debt held by public entities to alleviate some of the pressure on the state budget.</p><p>Misr Clearing Company is preparing to collect capital gains tax from investors after completing the tax base and collection system within two months, sources said, adding that the collection process will be carried out for the entire year 2023 and six months of 2014.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP7.11, OW) is co-developing a 420 feddan project in Sidi Heneish on the North Coast with Cleopatra Group whereby PHDC will be entitled to 67% of revenue as the developer and Cleopatra Group will be entitled to 33% of revenue as the land owner. The project is expected to generate revenue of over EGP100.0 billion within seven years. </p><p>The US President called for more than tripling the existing 7.5% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum imports, new pressure on Mexico to prevent China from shipping metals to the United States via Mexican ports, and an investigation of Chinese subsidies for its shipbuilding industry.</p><p>Crude oil futures fell more than 3% Wednesday as the market dismissed the risk of a wider war between Israel and Iran that could disrupt supplies. June Brent futures were down USD2.73, or 3.03%, at settle at USD87.29/bbl.</p><p><b>GBCO</b> announced the launch of a new JV (GSK) to manage the MG Motor dealership in Jordon. GSK is a partnership between GB Auto and the former MG Motors distributor in Jordon.</p><p><b>Beltone Financial Holding</b> announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Beltone Venture Capital, signed a partnership agreement with CI Venture Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Citadel International Holdings, an investment management firm in Abu Dhabi, to manage a USD30 million fund to back fast-growing startups. </p><p> <b>OFH</b> shareholders have responded to <b>BINV</b>’s MTO for a majority stake in the company, where owners of some 3.3 billion shares (a 69% stake in the company) responded to the offer. BINV will now need to complete the share swap. </p><p>Several banks have recently issued savings certificates for large clients, amid increased interest rates and increased competition to maintain more liquidity. The minimum amount for purchasing those new savings certificates ranges between EGP1 million and EGP10 million, and the fixed interest rate on these certificates ranges between 21% and 25.5% with a monthly exchange period.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF has maintained its projection for Egypt’s real GDP growth in FY2023/24 at 3%, and to rebound to 4.4 percent in FY2024/25.<br/><br/>Interest payments in the state budget FY2024/25 are estimated at EGP1.8 trillion, about 70% of the total revenues of EGP2.63 trillion, due to higher estimation of average interest payment on treasuries, at 25%, compared to 18.5% in FY2023/24.<br/><br/>The government is looking to restart a number of stalled state projects building social housing, waste management facilities, and water infrastructure.<br/><br/>Qatar and Algeria will become our two main sources of LNG, as the government seeks to import up to 52.5 bn cubic feet to meet heightened summer demand, an unnamed government official said<br/><br/>Egypt’s exports grew 5.3% YoY in the first three months of the year to total USD 9.6 bn.<br/><br/>The Minister of Finance said that the government hopes to achieve the targets of its companies sales&apos; program in 3 to 5 years. He added that the government is not likely to issue Eurobonds during the current fiscal year.<br/><br/>CBE is planning to increase the limits on transfers through Instapay and the digital channels of banks.<br/><br/>FAIT’s standalone net profit expanded by 48% y/y in 1Q24 recording EGP6 billion, supported by strong r growth (+82.4% y/y) which stood at EGP10.17 billion.<br/><br/>EGX announced the opening price of the subscription right for KIMA’s capital increase at EGP3.27/share.<br/><br/>MNT-Halan, GB Capital subsidiary,  is considering launching a multi-sukuk issuance program worth EGP20 billion during the coming period. The program is still in its initial stages, and its aim is to finance the company’s subsidiaries “Halan, Mashroey and Tasaheel”. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE has increased cash withdrawal limits from EGP150k to EGP250k per day from banks, and from EGP20k to EGP30k per day from ATMs. World Bank expects Egypt's GDP growth to decline to 2.8% in FY2023/24 from 3.8% in FY2022/23, 0.7 percentage point drop from its previous forecast in January, exacerbated by the repercussions of the Middle East conflict on Suez Canal and tourism. Growth is expected to record 4.2% in FY2024/25. The Renewable Energy Authority and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt are p...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE has increased cash withdrawal limits from EGP150k to EGP250k per day from banks, and from EGP20k to EGP30k per day from ATMs.</p><p>World Bank expects Egypt&apos;s GDP growth to decline to 2.8% in FY2023/24 from 3.8% in FY2022/23, 0.7 percentage point drop from its previous forecast in January, exacerbated by the repercussions of the Middle East conflict on Suez Canal and tourism. Growth is expected to record 4.2% in FY2024/25.</p><p>The Renewable Energy Authority and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt are planning to open up bidding for the second half of the Zafarana wind farm in the latter half of the year. </p><p>The government unveiled its plans to build two solar power plants for EGPC worth over EGP1 billion, to be financed by a grant from the EU.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s fuel imports increased to USD3.3 billion during 1Q24, an increase of 6% compared to the corresponding quarter of last year.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP97.02, OW) reported its 4Q23 and FY23 consolidated financial results with solid operational performance. Net attributable income came in at EGP1.0 billion in 4Q23, 82% higher YoY, and reversing 3Q23 loss of EGP508.8 million. This brings FY23 attributable loss to EGP113.0 million vs. a net profit of EGP4.3 billion in FY22. ESRS is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 1.4x.</p><p><b>ESRS</b>’s Board of Directors is holding an extraordinary general assembly to consider reducing the company’s capital through retiring treasury shares worth EGP910.5 million.</p><p>Qalaa Holdings (<b>CCAP</b>) has signed a debt settlement agreement with Banque Misr, Banque du Caire, Arab African International Bank, and Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait whereby Qalaa settles the entirety of its debts for a total of EGP4.547 billion as follows:</p><p>1.            Selling 239.1 million shares, representing 17.68% of TAQA Arabia, with Qalaa retaining the right to repurchase those shares within five years, and the banks having the right to resell those shares to Qalaa in the sixth year.</p><p>2.            A registered 60,127 sqm land plot overlooking the Nile in Tibeen area.</p><p>3.            Compensations for variations in exchange rate and stock prices. </p><p><b>MOPCO</b> clarified that the merged company net profit on 31 December 2023 was EGP3.59 billion, and the net profit of the merging company was EGP5.97 billion in the same period. It added that the merged company net profit was reported in the equity section of the merging company financial statement in FY23. </p><p>Local free market urea prices increased from EGP16k to EGP20k per ton during the last month with the start of the summer cultivation season.</p><p>Petrotreatment is planning to float its shares on EGX during the coming period.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) expects to complete its financial assessment of the three offers it received from Hyde Park Developments, <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW), and Mountain View to co-develop 500 feddans in New Heliopolis before the end of April 2024 in preparation for selecting an offer.</p><p><b>DOMT</b> shareholders approved cash dividend distribution of EGP0.50/share to be distributed in May 2024. This implies a dividend payout of 31% and dividend yield of 4.2%. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update<br/></b>|<b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> Brent, USD/bbl | 90.5 | <em>-0.8%</em><br/> Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 363.1 | <em>-5.3%</em><br/> Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 328.0 | 0.0%<br/> Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,030.0 | 0.0%<br/> Polypropylene, USD/ton | 970.0 | 0.0%<br/> Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 394.1 | -3.3%<br/> LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,448.1 | 1.5%<br/> Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,095.0 | <em>-0.1%</em><br/> Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 129.3 | <em>0.1%</em><br/> SMP, USD/MT | 2,550.0 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE has increased cash withdrawal limits from EGP150k to EGP250k per day from banks, and from EGP20k to EGP30k per day from ATMs.</p><p>World Bank expects Egypt&apos;s GDP growth to decline to 2.8% in FY2023/24 from 3.8% in FY2022/23, 0.7 percentage point drop from its previous forecast in January, exacerbated by the repercussions of the Middle East conflict on Suez Canal and tourism. Growth is expected to record 4.2% in FY2024/25.</p><p>The Renewable Energy Authority and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt are planning to open up bidding for the second half of the Zafarana wind farm in the latter half of the year. </p><p>The government unveiled its plans to build two solar power plants for EGPC worth over EGP1 billion, to be financed by a grant from the EU.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s fuel imports increased to USD3.3 billion during 1Q24, an increase of 6% compared to the corresponding quarter of last year.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP97.02, OW) reported its 4Q23 and FY23 consolidated financial results with solid operational performance. Net attributable income came in at EGP1.0 billion in 4Q23, 82% higher YoY, and reversing 3Q23 loss of EGP508.8 million. This brings FY23 attributable loss to EGP113.0 million vs. a net profit of EGP4.3 billion in FY22. ESRS is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 1.4x.</p><p><b>ESRS</b>’s Board of Directors is holding an extraordinary general assembly to consider reducing the company’s capital through retiring treasury shares worth EGP910.5 million.</p><p>Qalaa Holdings (<b>CCAP</b>) has signed a debt settlement agreement with Banque Misr, Banque du Caire, Arab African International Bank, and Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait whereby Qalaa settles the entirety of its debts for a total of EGP4.547 billion as follows:</p><p>1.            Selling 239.1 million shares, representing 17.68% of TAQA Arabia, with Qalaa retaining the right to repurchase those shares within five years, and the banks having the right to resell those shares to Qalaa in the sixth year.</p><p>2.            A registered 60,127 sqm land plot overlooking the Nile in Tibeen area.</p><p>3.            Compensations for variations in exchange rate and stock prices. </p><p><b>MOPCO</b> clarified that the merged company net profit on 31 December 2023 was EGP3.59 billion, and the net profit of the merging company was EGP5.97 billion in the same period. It added that the merged company net profit was reported in the equity section of the merging company financial statement in FY23. </p><p>Local free market urea prices increased from EGP16k to EGP20k per ton during the last month with the start of the summer cultivation season.</p><p>Petrotreatment is planning to float its shares on EGX during the coming period.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) expects to complete its financial assessment of the three offers it received from Hyde Park Developments, <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW), and Mountain View to co-develop 500 feddans in New Heliopolis before the end of April 2024 in preparation for selecting an offer.</p><p><b>DOMT</b> shareholders approved cash dividend distribution of EGP0.50/share to be distributed in May 2024. This implies a dividend payout of 31% and dividend yield of 4.2%. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update<br/></b>|<b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> Brent, USD/bbl | 90.5 | <em>-0.8%</em><br/> Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 363.1 | <em>-5.3%</em><br/> Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 328.0 | 0.0%<br/> Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,030.0 | 0.0%<br/> Polypropylene, USD/ton | 970.0 | 0.0%<br/> Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 394.1 | -3.3%<br/> LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,448.1 | 1.5%<br/> Egyptia Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,095.0 | <em>-0.1%</em><br/> Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 129.3 | <em>0.1%</em><br/> SMP, USD/MT | 2,550.0 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE released balance of payments (BoP) data for 1HFY2023/24, which is not yet reflecting the effect of the EGP devaluation nor any massive FDI deals or fundings agreed upon during 1Q2024.  Annual urban inflation receded to 33.3% YoY in March, down from of 35.7% in February.  Monthly urban inflation dropped to 1% MoM from the record high of 11.4% recorded in February.  The EU on Friday said it would provide Egypt with EUR1 billion (USD1.07 billion) in short-term financial ai...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE released balance of payments (BoP) data for 1HFY2023/24, which is not yet reflecting the effect of the EGP devaluation nor any massive FDI deals or fundings agreed upon during 1Q2024. </p><p>Annual urban inflation receded to 33.3% YoY in March, down from of 35.7% in February.  Monthly urban inflation dropped to 1% MoM from the record high of 11.4% recorded in February. </p><p>The EU on Friday said it would provide Egypt with EUR1 billion (USD1.07 billion) in short-term financial aid to help stabilize the country&apos;s economy.</p><p>Three exchange companies affiliated with the three largest government banks attracted FX amounting to EGP12.97 billion since the liberalization of the exchange rate early March.</p><p>The World Bank is studying lending Egypt USD700 million to support a resilient, green, and competitive economy.</p><p>The EBRD approved the provision of a long-term senior loan of up to USD140 million (c. EUR 129 million) to finance the acquisition of the Gabal El Zeit windfarm.</p><p>The government allocated EGP858 billion to the education sector in the next fiscal year’s draft budget, up 45% y-o-y. Healthcare will see a nearly 25% increase in the draft budget, with EGP496 billion allocated to the sector. Social protection is set for a 20% increase, with EGP636 billion earmarked in the coming fiscal year’s draft budget.</p><p>EGAS is looking to import no less than one LNG shipment a month until July or August in efforts to prevent a repeat of last year’s rolling blackouts. </p><p>The Minister of Finance said that the overall budget deficit during 9MFY2023/24 declined to 5.42%, compared to 6.2% during the same period of the last fiscal year. A primary surplus of 3% of GDP was recorded at a value of EGP416 billion.</p><p><b>EAST</b> has raised the prices of cigarettes by an average of 12%, which was put into action starting Sunday, 14 April 2024. </p><p><b>JUFO</b> released 4Q23 full financials. Attributable net profit recorded EGP142 million in 4Q23 (-13.6%, YoY, -56.1% QoQ). FY23 net profit recorded EGP1,021 million (+60.1% YoY). JUFO is currently trading at a FY24f P/E of 9.4x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.0x.</p><p><b>QNBA</b> recorded a strong set of results with 1Q24 net profit post-minority interest recording EGP7,042 million (+90% q/q, +49% y/y). The stock is currently trading at 2024 multiples of P/B of 0.8x and P/E of 3.5x.</p><p>Africa’s largest lender, Standard Bank Group, will set up a new representative office in Egypt by the end of the year.</p><p>According to local media sources, financial leasing companies are facing difficulties in accessing debt markets after the recent controls issued by the CBE to regulate banks’ financing to the sector. </p><p><b>EKHO</b> will distribute cash dividends of USD0.06/share on 30 April 2024 to shareholders on record on 24 April 2024, implying a dividend yield of 6.7%.</p><p>Oil prices, which hit a six-month high on Friday, might rise on Monday after Iran&apos;s attack on Israel over the weekend. Brent crude reached USD92.18/bbl on Friday, the highest since October. For the week, Brent declined 0.8% to settle at USD90.45/bbl. </p><p>According to local media, <b>PHAR</b> aims to export to about 11 new countries by 2027.</p><p>According to local media, EBRD will provide MNT-Halan microfinance subsidiary Tasaheel Finance with EGP700 million to on-lend to women-run SMEs in Egypt.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE released balance of payments (BoP) data for 1HFY2023/24, which is not yet reflecting the effect of the EGP devaluation nor any massive FDI deals or fundings agreed upon during 1Q2024. </p><p>Annual urban inflation receded to 33.3% YoY in March, down from of 35.7% in February.  Monthly urban inflation dropped to 1% MoM from the record high of 11.4% recorded in February. </p><p>The EU on Friday said it would provide Egypt with EUR1 billion (USD1.07 billion) in short-term financial aid to help stabilize the country&apos;s economy.</p><p>Three exchange companies affiliated with the three largest government banks attracted FX amounting to EGP12.97 billion since the liberalization of the exchange rate early March.</p><p>The World Bank is studying lending Egypt USD700 million to support a resilient, green, and competitive economy.</p><p>The EBRD approved the provision of a long-term senior loan of up to USD140 million (c. EUR 129 million) to finance the acquisition of the Gabal El Zeit windfarm.</p><p>The government allocated EGP858 billion to the education sector in the next fiscal year’s draft budget, up 45% y-o-y. Healthcare will see a nearly 25% increase in the draft budget, with EGP496 billion allocated to the sector. Social protection is set for a 20% increase, with EGP636 billion earmarked in the coming fiscal year’s draft budget.</p><p>EGAS is looking to import no less than one LNG shipment a month until July or August in efforts to prevent a repeat of last year’s rolling blackouts. </p><p>The Minister of Finance said that the overall budget deficit during 9MFY2023/24 declined to 5.42%, compared to 6.2% during the same period of the last fiscal year. A primary surplus of 3% of GDP was recorded at a value of EGP416 billion.</p><p><b>EAST</b> has raised the prices of cigarettes by an average of 12%, which was put into action starting Sunday, 14 April 2024. </p><p><b>JUFO</b> released 4Q23 full financials. Attributable net profit recorded EGP142 million in 4Q23 (-13.6%, YoY, -56.1% QoQ). FY23 net profit recorded EGP1,021 million (+60.1% YoY). JUFO is currently trading at a FY24f P/E of 9.4x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.0x.</p><p><b>QNBA</b> recorded a strong set of results with 1Q24 net profit post-minority interest recording EGP7,042 million (+90% q/q, +49% y/y). The stock is currently trading at 2024 multiples of P/B of 0.8x and P/E of 3.5x.</p><p>Africa’s largest lender, Standard Bank Group, will set up a new representative office in Egypt by the end of the year.</p><p>According to local media sources, financial leasing companies are facing difficulties in accessing debt markets after the recent controls issued by the CBE to regulate banks’ financing to the sector. </p><p><b>EKHO</b> will distribute cash dividends of USD0.06/share on 30 April 2024 to shareholders on record on 24 April 2024, implying a dividend yield of 6.7%.</p><p>Oil prices, which hit a six-month high on Friday, might rise on Monday after Iran&apos;s attack on Israel over the weekend. Brent crude reached USD92.18/bbl on Friday, the highest since October. For the week, Brent declined 0.8% to settle at USD90.45/bbl. </p><p>According to local media, <b>PHAR</b> aims to export to about 11 new countries by 2027.</p><p>According to local media, EBRD will provide MNT-Halan microfinance subsidiary Tasaheel Finance with EGP700 million to on-lend to women-run SMEs in Egypt.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The National Council of Wages raised the minimum wage for private sector workers by 71% to EGP6,000 starting in May.</p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt is looking into imposing fines on importers who refuse to move their goods from ports even after receiving the required FX to do so.</p><p>The Libyan Investment Authority is reportedly looking into acquiring a majority stake or 100% of an unnamed Egyptian commercial bank.</p><p>The proceeds of FX concessions at three exchange companies affiliated with the three largest government banks recorded EGP11.246 billion since the liberalization of the FX rate on 6 March.</p><p>According to local media, <b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) received offers from Hyde Park Developments and La Vista Developments to co-develop 500 feddans in New Heliopolis. <em>We remind you that HELI had also received an offer from Mountain View at the end of February 2024 to co-develop 517 feddans in New Heliopolis and an offer from </em><b><em>MASR</em></b><em> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) at the beginning of March 2024 to co-develop 580 feddans in New Heliopolis.</em></p><p><b>EFIH</b> is distributing cash dividends of EGP0.19/share (DPO: 28%, DY: 0.8%). Record date is on 24 April 2024 and distribution date is on 30 April 2024.</p><p><b>OLFI</b>&apos;s<b> </b>general assembly approved the proposed cash dividend distribution of EGP0.95/share, implying a payout ratio of 81% and a DY of 8.5%.</p><p><b>GBCO </b>declared cash dividends of EGP0.20/share, implying a payout ratio of 11.5% and a DY of 1.7%. Record date is on 21 April 2024 and distribution date is on 24 April 2024.</p><p><b>KIMA</b> is increasing its issued and paid-in capital through a rights issue from EGP5.9 billion to EGP9.9 billion by EGP4 billion distributed over 800 million shares at a par value of EGP5/share in addition to EGP0.05/share as issuance expenses.</p><p>The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) is allowing companies to place two prices on packages, one for sale in the local market and the other for export.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 91.2 | 4.2%<br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 384 | 6.0%<br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 328 | -1.4%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,030 | -1.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 970 | 0.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 405 | -2.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,413 | 5.1%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,097 | -0.4%<br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 129 | 0.0%<br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,517 | 0.0%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Trade deficit amounted to USD2.08 billion in January, compared to USD3.32 billion for the same month in 2023, a decrease of 37.2%. The Italian "Eni" revealed that it spent USD230 million in 2023 on the development works in Zohr Field, bringing its total expenses on the field to USD6.2 billion. The government discussed main criteria for establishing new special free zones, including the type of the activity, size of employment, exported portion of the output, dependence on local input, and oth...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Trade deficit amounted to USD2.08 billion in January, compared to USD3.32 billion for the same month in 2023, a decrease of 37.2%.</p><p>The Italian &quot;Eni&quot; revealed that it spent USD230 million in 2023 on the development works in Zohr Field, bringing its total expenses on the field to USD6.2 billion.</p><p>The government discussed main criteria for establishing new special free zones, including the type of the activity, size of employment, exported portion of the output, dependence on local input, and others.</p><p>Authorities are in talks to lease a floating storage regasification unit (FSRU), with plans to dock the terminal at the Gulf of Suez.</p><p>The government has developed a mobile application to enable users to view and report commodity prices.</p><p>Customers have sold nearly EGP10.5 bn worth of foreign currency at the National Bank of Egypt’s, Banque Misr’s, and Banque du Caire’s foreign currency exchange bureaus since the float of the EGP.</p><p>The Real Estate Tax Authority targets EGP8 billion in revenue in the next fiscal year.</p><p>Expats have until Monday, 29 April to register for the expat car-for-FX initiative.</p><p>The government is embarking on a project to make Greater Cairo a more attractive tourist destination.</p><p>El Sisi promised to continue implementing economic reforms based on “the localization of industry, expansion of the agricultural area, increase of foreign direct investment, and support for the private sector, while providing the necessary social protection measures for the most vulnerable classes.”</p><p><b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP97.02, OW) reduced its local rebar and flat steel prices by 12% and 17% to EGP40.7k/ton and EGP41.7k/ton, inclusive of 14% VAT. </p><p>The study of the technical and financial offers submitted for the rehabilitation of <b>EGAL</b>&apos;s facility is expected to take one month, according to local media.</p><p> <b>EFID</b> declared cash dividends of EGP0.43/share for FY23, implying dividend payout ratio of 18.4% and dividend yield of 1.3%. Dividends will be distributed on April 24, 2024 and record date to be on April 21, 2024.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> and Helwan Fertilizers submitted a request for the government to revise the subsidized fertilizers prices due to the higher production cost after floatation. </p><p>Investment management firm Act Financial is looking to raise EGP700 mn selling off a minority stake next month. EGP 500 mn will come from the sale to investors via private placement and the remaining EGP 200 mn will come from the public offering.</p><p> The Cairo Twenty-Four website stated that Kuwaiti investors submitted an offer to acquire Banque du Caire.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Trade deficit amounted to USD2.08 billion in January, compared to USD3.32 billion for the same month in 2023, a decrease of 37.2%.</p><p>The Italian &quot;Eni&quot; revealed that it spent USD230 million in 2023 on the development works in Zohr Field, bringing its total expenses on the field to USD6.2 billion.</p><p>The government discussed main criteria for establishing new special free zones, including the type of the activity, size of employment, exported portion of the output, dependence on local input, and others.</p><p>Authorities are in talks to lease a floating storage regasification unit (FSRU), with plans to dock the terminal at the Gulf of Suez.</p><p>The government has developed a mobile application to enable users to view and report commodity prices.</p><p>Customers have sold nearly EGP10.5 bn worth of foreign currency at the National Bank of Egypt’s, Banque Misr’s, and Banque du Caire’s foreign currency exchange bureaus since the float of the EGP.</p><p>The Real Estate Tax Authority targets EGP8 billion in revenue in the next fiscal year.</p><p>Expats have until Monday, 29 April to register for the expat car-for-FX initiative.</p><p>The government is embarking on a project to make Greater Cairo a more attractive tourist destination.</p><p>El Sisi promised to continue implementing economic reforms based on “the localization of industry, expansion of the agricultural area, increase of foreign direct investment, and support for the private sector, while providing the necessary social protection measures for the most vulnerable classes.”</p><p><b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP97.02, OW) reduced its local rebar and flat steel prices by 12% and 17% to EGP40.7k/ton and EGP41.7k/ton, inclusive of 14% VAT. </p><p>The study of the technical and financial offers submitted for the rehabilitation of <b>EGAL</b>&apos;s facility is expected to take one month, according to local media.</p><p> <b>EFID</b> declared cash dividends of EGP0.43/share for FY23, implying dividend payout ratio of 18.4% and dividend yield of 1.3%. Dividends will be distributed on April 24, 2024 and record date to be on April 21, 2024.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> and Helwan Fertilizers submitted a request for the government to revise the subsidized fertilizers prices due to the higher production cost after floatation. </p><p>Investment management firm Act Financial is looking to raise EGP700 mn selling off a minority stake next month. EGP 500 mn will come from the sale to investors via private placement and the remaining EGP 200 mn will come from the public offering.</p><p> The Cairo Twenty-Four website stated that Kuwaiti investors submitted an offer to acquire Banque du Caire.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Net International reserves surged to record USD 40.46 billion in March, up from USD35.31 billion in February. Foreign investors have poured USD17.8 bn into Egyptian government debt in the first quarter of 2024. The cabinet approved the new EGP120 bn program of subsidized loans for manufacturers in freezones as well as agriculture and renewable energy companies — which offers financing at an interest rate of 15%. The cabinet approved the executive regulations for the new Building Reconciliatio...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Net International reserves surged to record USD 40.46 billion in March, up from USD35.31 billion in February.</p><p>Foreign investors have poured USD17.8 bn into Egyptian government debt in the first quarter of 2024.</p><p>The cabinet approved the new EGP120 bn program of subsidized loans for manufacturers in freezones as well as agriculture and renewable energy companies — which offers financing at an interest rate of 15%.</p><p>The cabinet approved the executive regulations for the new Building Reconciliation Act. </p><p>The cabinet approved amendments to executive regulations of the Competition Act. </p><p>The cabinet also approved amendments to the law regulating the importers registry with the aim of facilitating the registration process for importers. </p><p>Egypt is negotiating with the European Union to get a EUR2 billion grant, within the framework of implementing electrical interconnection projects with Italy and Greece.</p><p><b>ORWE</b> approved cash dividends for FY23 of EGP1.25/share to be distributed in May 2024, implying payout ratio of 48% and dividend yield of 7.8%.</p><p>According to local media, Tobacco distributors got the government’s approval to hike prices by up to 12%. <b>EAST </b>CEO said it will raise its prices by a lot less than the 12% cap. </p><p>According to local media, the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) is studying a number of requests and proposals for new medicine pricing schemes put forward by local pharma companies. </p><p>The Egyptian Railway Authority of the Ministry of Transportation plans to offer a tender worth USD300 million, early 2025, to develop the signaling and control systems for the Luxor-High Dam railway.</p><p>EBRD agreed to provide a loan worth EGP700 million to Tasaheel Microfinance Company, to support the European Bank’s “Women in Business” program in Egypt, which targets supporting female entrepreneurs.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Net International reserves surged to record USD 40.46 billion in March, up from USD35.31 billion in February.</p><p>Foreign investors have poured USD17.8 bn into Egyptian government debt in the first quarter of 2024.</p><p>The cabinet approved the new EGP120 bn program of subsidized loans for manufacturers in freezones as well as agriculture and renewable energy companies — which offers financing at an interest rate of 15%.</p><p>The cabinet approved the executive regulations for the new Building Reconciliation Act. </p><p>The cabinet approved amendments to executive regulations of the Competition Act. </p><p>The cabinet also approved amendments to the law regulating the importers registry with the aim of facilitating the registration process for importers. </p><p>Egypt is negotiating with the European Union to get a EUR2 billion grant, within the framework of implementing electrical interconnection projects with Italy and Greece.</p><p><b>ORWE</b> approved cash dividends for FY23 of EGP1.25/share to be distributed in May 2024, implying payout ratio of 48% and dividend yield of 7.8%.</p><p>According to local media, Tobacco distributors got the government’s approval to hike prices by up to 12%. <b>EAST </b>CEO said it will raise its prices by a lot less than the 12% cap. </p><p>According to local media, the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) is studying a number of requests and proposals for new medicine pricing schemes put forward by local pharma companies. </p><p>The Egyptian Railway Authority of the Ministry of Transportation plans to offer a tender worth USD300 million, early 2025, to develop the signaling and control systems for the Luxor-High Dam railway.</p><p>EBRD agreed to provide a loan worth EGP700 million to Tasaheel Microfinance Company, to support the European Bank’s “Women in Business” program in Egypt, which targets supporting female entrepreneurs.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Government sources said that the Ministry of Finance has raised expected VAT revenues in the next fiscal year to EGP835 billion, an increase of 25% over the budget estimates for the current year 2023-2024, due to high inflation rates. Egypt Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose from 47.1 in February to 47.6 in March, indicating a softer, but still-solid deterioration in the health of the non oil private sector.  Output and new orders' volumes declined, yet input and output price inflatio...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Government sources said that the Ministry of Finance has raised expected VAT revenues in the next fiscal year to EGP835 billion, an increase of 25% over the budget estimates for the current year 2023-2024, due to high inflation rates.</p><p>Egypt Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose from 47.1 in February to 47.6 in March, indicating a softer, but still-solid deterioration in the health of the non oil private sector.  Output and new orders&apos; volumes declined, yet input and output price inflation softened, and signals were reported that recent measures to combat Egypt&apos;s currency crisis, particularly the raising of interest rates and floating of the Egyptian pound, did bring some relief to price pressures.</p><p>Tourist arrivals were up 4% y-o-y in 1Q 2024 to 3.7 mn, but arrivals to Sharm El Sheikh were down 20% y-o-y in the same period, a government official said.</p><p>El Sisi has given final approval for the amendments to the Unified Budget Act. </p><p>The Ministry of Electricity’s purchase bill for renewable energy from investors increased by about EGP700 million per month to reach EGP2 billion after the liberalization of the exchange rate.</p><p>British Capricorn Energy has allocated USD10 million for exploration in Egypt in 2024, in five fields.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> raised the prices of its products in early April by around EGP3,000/ton, backed by the hike in primary aluminium price on the London Metal Exchange (LME) in March. </p><p><b>EGAL</b> is working on the final studies to launch the aluminum foil project with investments of USD100 million and production capacity of 50k tpa. EGAL is also looking into setting up a USD15 million aluminum silk production line by 2025.</p><p><b>SWDY</b>&apos;s subsidiary Elsewedy Industrial Development is expected to break ground on its industrial zone — dubbed Industria October — in New 6 October City upon receiving a 2.5 mn-sqm plot from the New Urban Communities Authority within two to three weeks. SWDY plans to wrap up its expansion of its Saudi factory by late 2024. The company also wants to step into Latin America this year, with a focus on infrastructure, electricity, renewable energy, and gas sectors. </p><p>Oil prices settled higher on Tuesday after a session in which Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy facilities and escalating conflict in the Middle East pushed the Brent benchmark above USD89/bbl for the first time since October. Brent futures for June delivery settled up 1.7%, at USD88.92/bbl.</p><p>State-owned El Nasr Mining Company, an unnamed Indian company, and an unnamed local private company have set up a mining company for phosphate with combined investments of USD400 million. The private company holds a 40% stake in the joint venture, while El Nasr owns 24%. The Indian company owns the remaining 36%.</p><p>The agricultural sector revealed that a number of feed factories reduced the supply price of feed for poultry farms, and the reduction rates ranged between EGP300-EGP400 per ton, depending on the type. </p><p>CEO of Holdipharma company communicated that they will finish the development of 9 affiliated factories, with investment cost of around EGP1 billion, and will inaugurate by 30 April. Also, he mentioned that they will register 30 new drugs for chronic diseases with prices lower than current market prices. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Government sources said that the Ministry of Finance has raised expected VAT revenues in the next fiscal year to EGP835 billion, an increase of 25% over the budget estimates for the current year 2023-2024, due to high inflation rates.</p><p>Egypt Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose from 47.1 in February to 47.6 in March, indicating a softer, but still-solid deterioration in the health of the non oil private sector.  Output and new orders&apos; volumes declined, yet input and output price inflation softened, and signals were reported that recent measures to combat Egypt&apos;s currency crisis, particularly the raising of interest rates and floating of the Egyptian pound, did bring some relief to price pressures.</p><p>Tourist arrivals were up 4% y-o-y in 1Q 2024 to 3.7 mn, but arrivals to Sharm El Sheikh were down 20% y-o-y in the same period, a government official said.</p><p>El Sisi has given final approval for the amendments to the Unified Budget Act. </p><p>The Ministry of Electricity’s purchase bill for renewable energy from investors increased by about EGP700 million per month to reach EGP2 billion after the liberalization of the exchange rate.</p><p>British Capricorn Energy has allocated USD10 million for exploration in Egypt in 2024, in five fields.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> raised the prices of its products in early April by around EGP3,000/ton, backed by the hike in primary aluminium price on the London Metal Exchange (LME) in March. </p><p><b>EGAL</b> is working on the final studies to launch the aluminum foil project with investments of USD100 million and production capacity of 50k tpa. EGAL is also looking into setting up a USD15 million aluminum silk production line by 2025.</p><p><b>SWDY</b>&apos;s subsidiary Elsewedy Industrial Development is expected to break ground on its industrial zone — dubbed Industria October — in New 6 October City upon receiving a 2.5 mn-sqm plot from the New Urban Communities Authority within two to three weeks. SWDY plans to wrap up its expansion of its Saudi factory by late 2024. The company also wants to step into Latin America this year, with a focus on infrastructure, electricity, renewable energy, and gas sectors. </p><p>Oil prices settled higher on Tuesday after a session in which Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy facilities and escalating conflict in the Middle East pushed the Brent benchmark above USD89/bbl for the first time since October. Brent futures for June delivery settled up 1.7%, at USD88.92/bbl.</p><p>State-owned El Nasr Mining Company, an unnamed Indian company, and an unnamed local private company have set up a mining company for phosphate with combined investments of USD400 million. The private company holds a 40% stake in the joint venture, while El Nasr owns 24%. The Indian company owns the remaining 36%.</p><p>The agricultural sector revealed that a number of feed factories reduced the supply price of feed for poultry farms, and the reduction rates ranged between EGP300-EGP400 per ton, depending on the type. </p><p>CEO of Holdipharma company communicated that they will finish the development of 9 affiliated factories, with investment cost of around EGP1 billion, and will inaugurate by 30 April. Also, he mentioned that they will register 30 new drugs for chronic diseases with prices lower than current market prices. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The IMF is scheduled to complete its third review of Egypt&apos;s USD8 billion loan deal by the end of June, and its last review by 2026. The remaining five reviews will take place every six months, with each disbursement programmed to be around USD1.3 billion.</p><p>Egypt’s GDP growth slowed to 2.3% in 2Q 2023-24, down from 2.65% in 1Q 2023-24 and 3.9% during the same period last year.</p><p>Net Foreign Assets of the banking system improved significantly in February, recording a net liability position of USD21.97 billion up from a NFL position of USD29 billion in January. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s external debt increased by about 2.1% during 4Q2024, equivalent to USD3.5 billion, according to Ministry of Planning, reaching USD168.04 billion in December 2023 compared to USD164.522 billion at the end of September 2023.</p><p>The EU-Egypt Investment Conference is happening on Saturday, June 29, according to a cabinet statement. </p><p>The Oil Ministry has been working on a plan that will see state-owned firm Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company producing the country’s first sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). </p><p>The current account deficit rose in 2Q FY2023-24 to USD6.83 billion, compared to a surplus of USD1.4 billion in the same quarter of the last fiscal year, and a deficit of USD2.8 billion in the first quarter of the year.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) reported expectedly strong FY23 revenue of EGP15.6 billion, up 756% y/y, and FY23 net profit of EGP7.8 billion, up 1194% y/y. </p><p><b>EFIC</b> will distribute EGP2/share on 30 April, EGP2/share on 20 October, and EGP3/share on 1 December 2024. DPS is a total of EGP7/share, implying a dividend yield of 9%. The company&apos;s general assembly approved increasing issued and paid-in capital from EGP727.7 million to EGP1 billion.</p><p>Qalaa Holdings (<b>CCAP</b>) announced the closing of an agreement with Financial Holdings International Ltd (FHI), a shareholder in several affiliates of Qalaa, and a creditor to Qalaa and some of its affiliates. The share purchase and debt assignment agreement settles most of the liabilities owed by Qalaa and certain of its affiliates to FHI, and transfers the shareholding of FHI in several Qalaa affiliates to Qalaa. </p><p>The government is currently mulling over a project to produce sustainable biofuel from jatropha plants, where laboratory studies are being funded via an Italian grant. </p><p><b>EGAL</b> announced that two companies, namely the Chinese NFC and the Emirati Fleet Energy Company, have submitted technical offers for the rehabilitation project of EGAL’s facility. </p><p>AMIC released its figures for February 2024 where auto sales volume in February increased by a 10% MoM and 21.7% YoY to 7.3k units.</p><p><b>BINV</b> released positive FY23 financial results where the bottom-line recorded EGP518 million (-39% y/y). However, after adding the capital gain received from the exit of Total Energies Egypt to the reported net income, the company’s FY23 total income reached EGP1,228 million compared to EGP846 million in FY22 (+45% y/y). </p><p>Valu, <b>HRHO</b>’s consumer finance arm, signed an agreement with Noon payments to provide customers flexible payment agreements.</p><p>The CBE’s BoD decided to issue the attached supervisory instructions regarding “Requirements for the Stress Tests for Banks,” where an internal assessment report for capital adequacy should be provided, which reflects an assessment of the banks’ ability to deal with various risks. </p><p><b>CANA</b>’s AGM approved 1) increasing the bank’s authorized capital to EGP10 bn from a current EGP5 billion, 2) approving the dividend distribution proposal (free shares worth EGP1.5 billion), which will bring the paid-in capital to EGP6.5 bn</p><p>The General Union of Poultry Producers announced the launch of an initiative to reduce the price of chicken by 10 to 15%, and to reduce the price of an egg carton to EGP145 from EGP156. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF is scheduled to complete its third review of Egypt&apos;s USD8 billion loan deal by the end of June, and its last review by 2026. The remaining five reviews will take place every six months, with each disbursement programmed to be around USD1.3 billion.</p><p>Egypt’s GDP growth slowed to 2.3% in 2Q 2023-24, down from 2.65% in 1Q 2023-24 and 3.9% during the same period last year.</p><p>Net Foreign Assets of the banking system improved significantly in February, recording a net liability position of USD21.97 billion up from a NFL position of USD29 billion in January. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s external debt increased by about 2.1% during 4Q2024, equivalent to USD3.5 billion, according to Ministry of Planning, reaching USD168.04 billion in December 2023 compared to USD164.522 billion at the end of September 2023.</p><p>The EU-Egypt Investment Conference is happening on Saturday, June 29, according to a cabinet statement. </p><p>The Oil Ministry has been working on a plan that will see state-owned firm Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company producing the country’s first sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). </p><p>The current account deficit rose in 2Q FY2023-24 to USD6.83 billion, compared to a surplus of USD1.4 billion in the same quarter of the last fiscal year, and a deficit of USD2.8 billion in the first quarter of the year.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) reported expectedly strong FY23 revenue of EGP15.6 billion, up 756% y/y, and FY23 net profit of EGP7.8 billion, up 1194% y/y. </p><p><b>EFIC</b> will distribute EGP2/share on 30 April, EGP2/share on 20 October, and EGP3/share on 1 December 2024. DPS is a total of EGP7/share, implying a dividend yield of 9%. The company&apos;s general assembly approved increasing issued and paid-in capital from EGP727.7 million to EGP1 billion.</p><p>Qalaa Holdings (<b>CCAP</b>) announced the closing of an agreement with Financial Holdings International Ltd (FHI), a shareholder in several affiliates of Qalaa, and a creditor to Qalaa and some of its affiliates. The share purchase and debt assignment agreement settles most of the liabilities owed by Qalaa and certain of its affiliates to FHI, and transfers the shareholding of FHI in several Qalaa affiliates to Qalaa. </p><p>The government is currently mulling over a project to produce sustainable biofuel from jatropha plants, where laboratory studies are being funded via an Italian grant. </p><p><b>EGAL</b> announced that two companies, namely the Chinese NFC and the Emirati Fleet Energy Company, have submitted technical offers for the rehabilitation project of EGAL’s facility. </p><p>AMIC released its figures for February 2024 where auto sales volume in February increased by a 10% MoM and 21.7% YoY to 7.3k units.</p><p><b>BINV</b> released positive FY23 financial results where the bottom-line recorded EGP518 million (-39% y/y). However, after adding the capital gain received from the exit of Total Energies Egypt to the reported net income, the company’s FY23 total income reached EGP1,228 million compared to EGP846 million in FY22 (+45% y/y). </p><p>Valu, <b>HRHO</b>’s consumer finance arm, signed an agreement with Noon payments to provide customers flexible payment agreements.</p><p>The CBE’s BoD decided to issue the attached supervisory instructions regarding “Requirements for the Stress Tests for Banks,” where an internal assessment report for capital adequacy should be provided, which reflects an assessment of the banks’ ability to deal with various risks. </p><p><b>CANA</b>’s AGM approved 1) increasing the bank’s authorized capital to EGP10 bn from a current EGP5 billion, 2) approving the dividend distribution proposal (free shares worth EGP1.5 billion), which will bring the paid-in capital to EGP6.5 bn</p><p>The General Union of Poultry Producers announced the launch of an initiative to reduce the price of chicken by 10 to 15%, and to reduce the price of an egg carton to EGP145 from EGP156. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Prime Minister approved a new EGP120 billion program of subsidized loans for manufacturers in freezones as well as agriculture and renewable energy companies. The European Union is looking to deliver the first tranche, EUR1 billion, of the bloc’s pledged EUR5 billion of concessional loans as part of its EUR7.4 billion package to Egypt before next summer. Merchandise circulation in the ports returned to normal levels after periods of accumulation and decreased to USD1.8 billion. The EU-Egy...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Prime Minister approved a new EGP120 billion program of subsidized loans for manufacturers in freezones as well as agriculture and renewable energy companies.</p><p>The European Union is looking to deliver the first tranche, EUR1 billion, of the bloc’s pledged EUR5 billion of concessional loans as part of its EUR7.4 billion package to Egypt before next summer.</p><p>Merchandise circulation in the ports returned to normal levels after periods of accumulation and decreased to USD1.8 billion.</p><p>The EU-Egypt Investment Conference is now penciled in for June, EU Ambassador to Cairo said. The conference, originally scheduled for May, is expected to bring together some 450 European companies.</p><p>President El Sisi called for the swift completion of the required legislative steps to facilitate the participation of the private sector in the country’s healthcare sector, the President said during a meeting.</p><p>Russian company Infinity intends to invest USD1 billion in Egypt in the mining sector, after announcing a global auction for gold carried out by Shalatin Mineral Resources Company.</p><p>The British Pharos Energy received USD10 million of its arrears from EGPC, in addition to USD5.7 million during 2023, which is equivalent to 26.7% of its dues by the end of 2023, amounting to USD37.4 million.</p><p><b>JUFO</b> released 4Q23 financial indicators. Attributable net profit recorded EGP141 million in 4Q23 (-56.1% YoY, -13.7% QoQ). This brings FY23 attributable net profit to EGP1.0 billion (+60.0% YoY). <em>JUFO is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 9.8x and EV/EBITDA of 5.2x.</em></p><p><b>JUFO</b>’s BoD proposed cash dividends distribution of EGP0.20/share, implying payout ratio of 18.4% and a dividend yield of 1.2%. </p><p>Negotiations between <b>SKPC</b> and Ethydco for a merger are resumed after receiving the approval of ADQ for a share swap. The merger is expected to be finalized in 3Q24. </p><p>ADES targets to complete drilling six oil wells in Ras Ghareb during 2H24.</p><p><b>COMI</b> (FV: EGP100, OW) is to distribute cash dividends of EGP0.55/share, implying a DY of 0.7% and a payout ratio of 5.6% of 2023 net profit. Record date is 21 April 2024 while distribution date is 24 April 2024.</p><p><b>AIH</b> reported positive FY23 results where net consolidated attributable income stood at EGP90.16 million (+28% y/y). <em>AIH is currently trading at P/E24 of 8.4x and P/B24 of 0.8x.</em></p><p>According to local media, Drive Finance, a subsidiary of GB Capital, owned by <b>GBCO</b>, is considering issuing a financing sukuk program worth EGP2 billion before the end of this year. <em> </em></p><p><b>GBCO</b> plans to start operating its car assembly plant in Sadat City by the beginning of 2025. </p><p><b>MCQE</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP22.36, EW) general assembly approved the proposed cash dividend distribution of EGP0.5/share for FY23 to be distributed in two equal installments. This implies a DY of 3% and payout ratio of 51%.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 87.5 | 2.4%<br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 362 | -2.2%<br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 333 | -6.3%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,040 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 970 | 0.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 408 | 3.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,295 | 1.4%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,106 | 0.0%<br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 129 | 1.1%<br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,517 | 0.0%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Prime Minister approved a new EGP120 billion program of subsidized loans for manufacturers in freezones as well as agriculture and renewable energy companies.</p><p>The European Union is looking to deliver the first tranche, EUR1 billion, of the bloc’s pledged EUR5 billion of concessional loans as part of its EUR7.4 billion package to Egypt before next summer.</p><p>Merchandise circulation in the ports returned to normal levels after periods of accumulation and decreased to USD1.8 billion.</p><p>The EU-Egypt Investment Conference is now penciled in for June, EU Ambassador to Cairo said. The conference, originally scheduled for May, is expected to bring together some 450 European companies.</p><p>President El Sisi called for the swift completion of the required legislative steps to facilitate the participation of the private sector in the country’s healthcare sector, the President said during a meeting.</p><p>Russian company Infinity intends to invest USD1 billion in Egypt in the mining sector, after announcing a global auction for gold carried out by Shalatin Mineral Resources Company.</p><p>The British Pharos Energy received USD10 million of its arrears from EGPC, in addition to USD5.7 million during 2023, which is equivalent to 26.7% of its dues by the end of 2023, amounting to USD37.4 million.</p><p><b>JUFO</b> released 4Q23 financial indicators. Attributable net profit recorded EGP141 million in 4Q23 (-56.1% YoY, -13.7% QoQ). This brings FY23 attributable net profit to EGP1.0 billion (+60.0% YoY). <em>JUFO is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 9.8x and EV/EBITDA of 5.2x.</em></p><p><b>JUFO</b>’s BoD proposed cash dividends distribution of EGP0.20/share, implying payout ratio of 18.4% and a dividend yield of 1.2%. </p><p>Negotiations between <b>SKPC</b> and Ethydco for a merger are resumed after receiving the approval of ADQ for a share swap. The merger is expected to be finalized in 3Q24. </p><p>ADES targets to complete drilling six oil wells in Ras Ghareb during 2H24.</p><p><b>COMI</b> (FV: EGP100, OW) is to distribute cash dividends of EGP0.55/share, implying a DY of 0.7% and a payout ratio of 5.6% of 2023 net profit. Record date is 21 April 2024 while distribution date is 24 April 2024.</p><p><b>AIH</b> reported positive FY23 results where net consolidated attributable income stood at EGP90.16 million (+28% y/y). <em>AIH is currently trading at P/E24 of 8.4x and P/B24 of 0.8x.</em></p><p>According to local media, Drive Finance, a subsidiary of GB Capital, owned by <b>GBCO</b>, is considering issuing a financing sukuk program worth EGP2 billion before the end of this year. <em> </em></p><p><b>GBCO</b> plans to start operating its car assembly plant in Sadat City by the beginning of 2025. </p><p><b>MCQE</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP22.36, EW) general assembly approved the proposed cash dividend distribution of EGP0.5/share for FY23 to be distributed in two equal installments. This implies a DY of 3% and payout ratio of 51%.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 87.5 | 2.4%<br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 362 | -2.2%<br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 333 | -6.3%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,040 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 970 | 0.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 408 | 3.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,295 | 1.4%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,106 | 0.0%<br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 129 | 1.1%<br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,517 | 0.0%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The IMF Board completed the First and Second Reviews for Egypt and approved an augmentation of the original program by about USD5 billion, allowing the authorities to draw the equivalent of about USD820 million.  Egypt will receive the first tranche of an expanded loan agreement with the IMF next week, Prime Minister said during a news conference. He added that it is expected to receive the second batch for the Ras El Hikma deal early May. The EU intends to fast-track some of its aid mon...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The IMF Board completed the First and Second Reviews for Egypt and approved an augmentation of the original program by about USD5 billion, allowing the authorities to draw the equivalent of about USD820 million. </p><p>Egypt will receive the first tranche of an expanded loan agreement with the IMF next week, Prime Minister said during a news conference. He added that it is expected to receive the second batch for the Ras El Hikma deal early May.</p><p>The EU intends to fast-track some of its aid money to Egypt using an urgent funding procedure that bypasses parliamentary oversight and other safeguards.</p><p>Foreign investment injected into treasuries have reportedly recorded between USD14 billion to USD16 billion.</p><p>A number of sectors and retail chains have begun to respond to the government&apos;s initiative to reduce commodity prices.</p><p>President El Sisi will officially begin his third term when he takes the constitutional oath on Tuesday before the House of Representatives in the New Administrative Capital. The inauguration will see the presidency begin its move to the New Capital.</p><p>The Finance Ministry raised some EGP25 billion worth of one-year t-bills and EGP35 billion worth of six-month bills on Thursday, with yields decreased on high demand. The average yield of the one-year bills dropped to 25.9% from a record high 32.3% earlier this month, while the six-month bills’ average yield dropped to 25.75% from 31.84%.</p><p>The government and local private players have signed several agreements with their Italian counterparts, which will see Italy pour over EUR150 million into Egypt, to back food security and support MSMEs. </p><p>The SCZone has greenlit a number of projects.</p><p>The SCZone will create a route to transport green fuel produced in the zone to the Dutch Port of Rotterdam, which will help the fuel reach European markets, under an MoU inked between the two sides.</p><p>Norwegian paint manufacturer Jotun’s new USD100 million industrial paint and varnish factory has kicked off operations, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>FTSE Russell decided not to strip Egypt and Pakistan of their emerging-market status for at least six-months, as a green light for passive stock funds to resume investing in these countries.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s agricultural exports grew by 25% YoY during 1Q2024, reaching USD1.5 billion.</p><p>Egypt is considering importing liquefied natural gas, aiming to avoid a fuel shortage during this summer.</p><p>Oil producer Capricorn Energy received a payment of USD30 million this week from the Egyptian government after its debt to the company rose to USD169 million last year.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP233.65, EW) subsidiary Orascom Industrial Parks received approval from the General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) to develop and manage a EGP13 billion integrated industrial complex in the Sokhna Industrial Zone.</p><p>According to local media, <b>EFID</b> is interested in acquiring Bisco Misr; however, no official offer has been submitted nor has any procedure been taken. </p><p><b>IDHC</b> released 4Q23 full financials. Net attributable profit recorded EGP109 million in 4Q23 (-20.5% YoY, -38.7% QoQ). Attributable net profit dropped by 5.7% YoY to record EGP510 million in FY23. <em>IDHC is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 14.4x and EV/EBITDA of 7.6x</em></p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt aims to acquire a controlling stake in the company that owns Misr Pharmacies chain through its subsidiary fund specializing in healthcare. </p><p>The FRA released its latest quarterly report on how non-banking financial services (NBFS) performed. </p><p>NBE has acquired the Egyptian Arab Land Bank’s entire 24% stake in property developer Hyde Park Developments for an undisclosed sum. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF Board completed the First and Second Reviews for Egypt and approved an augmentation of the original program by about USD5 billion, allowing the authorities to draw the equivalent of about USD820 million. </p><p>Egypt will receive the first tranche of an expanded loan agreement with the IMF next week, Prime Minister said during a news conference. He added that it is expected to receive the second batch for the Ras El Hikma deal early May.</p><p>The EU intends to fast-track some of its aid money to Egypt using an urgent funding procedure that bypasses parliamentary oversight and other safeguards.</p><p>Foreign investment injected into treasuries have reportedly recorded between USD14 billion to USD16 billion.</p><p>A number of sectors and retail chains have begun to respond to the government&apos;s initiative to reduce commodity prices.</p><p>President El Sisi will officially begin his third term when he takes the constitutional oath on Tuesday before the House of Representatives in the New Administrative Capital. The inauguration will see the presidency begin its move to the New Capital.</p><p>The Finance Ministry raised some EGP25 billion worth of one-year t-bills and EGP35 billion worth of six-month bills on Thursday, with yields decreased on high demand. The average yield of the one-year bills dropped to 25.9% from a record high 32.3% earlier this month, while the six-month bills’ average yield dropped to 25.75% from 31.84%.</p><p>The government and local private players have signed several agreements with their Italian counterparts, which will see Italy pour over EUR150 million into Egypt, to back food security and support MSMEs. </p><p>The SCZone has greenlit a number of projects.</p><p>The SCZone will create a route to transport green fuel produced in the zone to the Dutch Port of Rotterdam, which will help the fuel reach European markets, under an MoU inked between the two sides.</p><p>Norwegian paint manufacturer Jotun’s new USD100 million industrial paint and varnish factory has kicked off operations, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>FTSE Russell decided not to strip Egypt and Pakistan of their emerging-market status for at least six-months, as a green light for passive stock funds to resume investing in these countries.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s agricultural exports grew by 25% YoY during 1Q2024, reaching USD1.5 billion.</p><p>Egypt is considering importing liquefied natural gas, aiming to avoid a fuel shortage during this summer.</p><p>Oil producer Capricorn Energy received a payment of USD30 million this week from the Egyptian government after its debt to the company rose to USD169 million last year.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP233.65, EW) subsidiary Orascom Industrial Parks received approval from the General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) to develop and manage a EGP13 billion integrated industrial complex in the Sokhna Industrial Zone.</p><p>According to local media, <b>EFID</b> is interested in acquiring Bisco Misr; however, no official offer has been submitted nor has any procedure been taken. </p><p><b>IDHC</b> released 4Q23 full financials. Net attributable profit recorded EGP109 million in 4Q23 (-20.5% YoY, -38.7% QoQ). Attributable net profit dropped by 5.7% YoY to record EGP510 million in FY23. <em>IDHC is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 14.4x and EV/EBITDA of 7.6x</em></p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt aims to acquire a controlling stake in the company that owns Misr Pharmacies chain through its subsidiary fund specializing in healthcare. </p><p>The FRA released its latest quarterly report on how non-banking financial services (NBFS) performed. </p><p>NBE has acquired the Egyptian Arab Land Bank’s entire 24% stake in property developer Hyde Park Developments for an undisclosed sum. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Minister of Planning said that priority in the FY2024/25 budget's development plan has been given to establishing and expanding water and food security projects.  The Council agreed on the draft budget for FY 2024-25, as well as the budgets of public economic bodies, in preparation for sending them to the House of Representatives. The budget targets primary surplus of 3.5% and a EGP1.35 trillion deficit, with a downward trajectory for the overall deficit to reach 6% on the medium term.&n...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Minister of Planning said that priority in the FY2024/25 budget&apos;s development plan has been given to establishing and expanding water and food security projects. </p><p>The Council agreed on the draft budget for FY 2024-25, as well as the budgets of public economic bodies, in preparation for sending them to the House of Representatives. The budget targets primary surplus of 3.5% and a EGP1.35 trillion deficit, with a downward trajectory for the overall deficit to reach 6% on the medium term. </p><p>The government targets increasing the share of private sector in total implemented investments in FY2024/25 to 50% up from 36% in the current fiscal year and up from 25.5% in FY2022-23.</p><p>The New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) plans to issue up to EGP260 billion worth of sharia-compliant bonds in 2024. </p><p>Global index provider FTSE Russell is keeping Egypt on its watchlist for a possible demotion in its equity indexes as it continues to monitor the market following an improvement in foreign investors’ ability to repatriate returns from the country.</p><p>The Cabinet approved a draft decision that would authorize the Suez Canal Authority to participate in establishing Al Alamein Ports and Yacht Management, a joint-stock company that will be tasked with setting up and operating a yacht marina on the North Coast.</p><p>The Cabinet also approved amendments to the investment law&apos;s executive regulations that would allow investors to set up private service projects in freezones through partnerships or investment contracts with state entities (following the cabinet’s approval).</p><p>Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly revealed that Egypt will receive the second batch of financial dues for the Ras El Hekma project, within the next few weeks.</p><p>According to a company statement, <b>JUFO</b> has cut the prices of its dairy products by 18% and its juice products by 15%. The move came after the government agreed with manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers to cut commodity prices by 15-20% this week. </p><p><b>EFIH</b>’s BoD approved distributing a bonus share dividend of 1 share for every 4 shares originally held. This increases the company’s capital to EGP1.15 billion, up from EGP924 million.</p><p><b>MTIE</b> reported 4Q23 results. Net attributable profit came in at EGP213 million (+68% YoY, -19% QoQ), this brings 2023 net attributable profit to EGP687 million (+101% YoY).<em> MTIE is trading at 2024 P/E of 7.3x and EV/EBITDA of 6.0x.</em></p><p><b>HRHO</b> plans to increase its staff in Saudi Arabia by 30% to 47 people.</p><p>Banque Misr intends to transfer real estate assets worth more than EGP4 billion to a subsidiary specialized in real estate asset management.</p><p>The FRA instructed mortgage financing to maintain records that include a database of promoters that assist the real estate companies in marketing, highlighting their identity and the nature of transactions they offer. </p><p>Oil and gas drilling company Ades Holding will work to boost oil production at two brownfields in Egypt after landing a ten-year service agreement. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Minister of Planning said that priority in the FY2024/25 budget&apos;s development plan has been given to establishing and expanding water and food security projects. </p><p>The Council agreed on the draft budget for FY 2024-25, as well as the budgets of public economic bodies, in preparation for sending them to the House of Representatives. The budget targets primary surplus of 3.5% and a EGP1.35 trillion deficit, with a downward trajectory for the overall deficit to reach 6% on the medium term. </p><p>The government targets increasing the share of private sector in total implemented investments in FY2024/25 to 50% up from 36% in the current fiscal year and up from 25.5% in FY2022-23.</p><p>The New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) plans to issue up to EGP260 billion worth of sharia-compliant bonds in 2024. </p><p>Global index provider FTSE Russell is keeping Egypt on its watchlist for a possible demotion in its equity indexes as it continues to monitor the market following an improvement in foreign investors’ ability to repatriate returns from the country.</p><p>The Cabinet approved a draft decision that would authorize the Suez Canal Authority to participate in establishing Al Alamein Ports and Yacht Management, a joint-stock company that will be tasked with setting up and operating a yacht marina on the North Coast.</p><p>The Cabinet also approved amendments to the investment law&apos;s executive regulations that would allow investors to set up private service projects in freezones through partnerships or investment contracts with state entities (following the cabinet’s approval).</p><p>Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly revealed that Egypt will receive the second batch of financial dues for the Ras El Hekma project, within the next few weeks.</p><p>According to a company statement, <b>JUFO</b> has cut the prices of its dairy products by 18% and its juice products by 15%. The move came after the government agreed with manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers to cut commodity prices by 15-20% this week. </p><p><b>EFIH</b>’s BoD approved distributing a bonus share dividend of 1 share for every 4 shares originally held. This increases the company’s capital to EGP1.15 billion, up from EGP924 million.</p><p><b>MTIE</b> reported 4Q23 results. Net attributable profit came in at EGP213 million (+68% YoY, -19% QoQ), this brings 2023 net attributable profit to EGP687 million (+101% YoY).<em> MTIE is trading at 2024 P/E of 7.3x and EV/EBITDA of 6.0x.</em></p><p><b>HRHO</b> plans to increase its staff in Saudi Arabia by 30% to 47 people.</p><p>Banque Misr intends to transfer real estate assets worth more than EGP4 billion to a subsidiary specialized in real estate asset management.</p><p>The FRA instructed mortgage financing to maintain records that include a database of promoters that assist the real estate companies in marketing, highlighting their identity and the nature of transactions they offer. </p><p>Oil and gas drilling company Ades Holding will work to boost oil production at two brownfields in Egypt after landing a ten-year service agreement. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government has begun paying back nearly 20% of the arrears it owes to international oil companies (IOCs) operating in the country, with a structured plan now in place to clear the remaining debt in stages over the coming period.</p><p><br/>The Emirati company, Dana Gas, revealed that it received USD58 million in dues from Egypt during 2023. The company added they still have arrears of USD75 million.</p><p><br/>Egypt targets a GDP growth rate of 4% in FY 2024/25, with a primary surplus of 3.5% and reducing the total deficit in the medium term to 6% of GDP. </p><p><br/>The Ministry of Finance targets a 25% growth in income tax in the FY2024-25, on an expected increase in the tax revenues on economic authorities and the tax on interest income from treasuries.<br/><br/></p><p>The General Authority for Investments and Freezones (GAFI) has awarded six golden licenses for projects worth a combined EGP5.6 bn.</p><p><br/>US multinational conglomerate Honeywell in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will complete a feasibility study within the next few months for a proposed sustainable aviation fuel production facility in Egypt.</p><p><br/>The Mineral Resources Authority intends to launch a new global tender for gold exploration in the Eastern Desert region, early 2025, as part of a new plan of offering 7 to 9 sites for investment in exploring gold annually.</p><p><br/>The EU and the French Development Agency will provide a total of EUR61.5 mn in financing for the third phase of the Gabal El Asfar water treatment plant, the International Cooperation Ministry said.</p><p><br/>CCAP plans to list its printing subsidiary, the National Printing Company, on the EGX in the second quarter of this year. </p><p>Fertilizers prices increased by EGP500/ton after the latest increase in diesel prices. </p><p>New leaders could be appointed at banks including: the National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, Banque du Caire (BdC), AAIB, Export development Bank, and Suez Canal Bank (CANA). </p><p>Valu, <b>HRHO</b>’s arm plans a securitization issuance worth EGP800 million next month. The company had issued an issue earlier this week worth EGP888 million.</p><p><b>COMI</b>’s OGM approved distributing dividends of EGP0.55/share from 2023 profits, implying a dividend yield of 0.65%. It also approved increasing the issued and paid-in capital by EGP236.6 mn to EGP30.6 bn.</p><p><b>SAUD</b>’s OGM approved not distributing dividends to shareholders from 2023 profits.</p><p>According to local media, the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) plans to launch a tracking system before the end of the year to eradicate the sale of counterfeit and imitation meds and crack down on illegal sales.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government has begun paying back nearly 20% of the arrears it owes to international oil companies (IOCs) operating in the country, with a structured plan now in place to clear the remaining debt in stages over the coming period.</p><p><br/>The Emirati company, Dana Gas, revealed that it received USD58 million in dues from Egypt during 2023. The company added they still have arrears of USD75 million.</p><p><br/>Egypt targets a GDP growth rate of 4% in FY 2024/25, with a primary surplus of 3.5% and reducing the total deficit in the medium term to 6% of GDP. </p><p><br/>The Ministry of Finance targets a 25% growth in income tax in the FY2024-25, on an expected increase in the tax revenues on economic authorities and the tax on interest income from treasuries.<br/><br/></p><p>The General Authority for Investments and Freezones (GAFI) has awarded six golden licenses for projects worth a combined EGP5.6 bn.</p><p><br/>US multinational conglomerate Honeywell in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will complete a feasibility study within the next few months for a proposed sustainable aviation fuel production facility in Egypt.</p><p><br/>The Mineral Resources Authority intends to launch a new global tender for gold exploration in the Eastern Desert region, early 2025, as part of a new plan of offering 7 to 9 sites for investment in exploring gold annually.</p><p><br/>The EU and the French Development Agency will provide a total of EUR61.5 mn in financing for the third phase of the Gabal El Asfar water treatment plant, the International Cooperation Ministry said.</p><p><br/>CCAP plans to list its printing subsidiary, the National Printing Company, on the EGX in the second quarter of this year. </p><p>Fertilizers prices increased by EGP500/ton after the latest increase in diesel prices. </p><p>New leaders could be appointed at banks including: the National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, Banque du Caire (BdC), AAIB, Export development Bank, and Suez Canal Bank (CANA). </p><p>Valu, <b>HRHO</b>’s arm plans a securitization issuance worth EGP800 million next month. The company had issued an issue earlier this week worth EGP888 million.</p><p><b>COMI</b>’s OGM approved distributing dividends of EGP0.55/share from 2023 profits, implying a dividend yield of 0.65%. It also approved increasing the issued and paid-in capital by EGP236.6 mn to EGP30.6 bn.</p><p><b>SAUD</b>’s OGM approved not distributing dividends to shareholders from 2023 profits.</p><p>According to local media, the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) plans to launch a tracking system before the end of the year to eradicate the sale of counterfeit and imitation meds and crack down on illegal sales.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A presidential decree establishing the Supreme Council of Taxes was issued, Minister of Finance announced, to empower the private sector, stimulate investment, and encourage investors to expand their productive and export activities.   The government agreed with manufacturers and merchants to start reducing commodity prices by about 15% and 20%, bringing the reduction to 30% after Eid al-Fitr.   Some USD 2.8 bn worth of goods have been cleared from the country’s ports thanks to the recent spa...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A presidential decree establishing the Supreme Council of Taxes was issued, Minister of Finance announced, to empower the private sector, stimulate investment, and encourage investors to expand their productive and export activities. <br/><br/>The government agreed with manufacturers and merchants to start reducing commodity prices by about 15% and 20%, bringing the reduction to 30% after Eid al-Fitr. <br/><br/>Some USD 2.8 bn worth of goods have been cleared from the country’s ports thanks to the recent spate of foreign currency injections, Prime Minister said. <br/><br/>Net FDI inflows declined marginally to record USD2.1 billion in 4Q 2023, compared to USD2.2 billion 3Q 2023.<br/><br/>The head of the GAFI revealed that the authority is currently studying 4 applications filed to obtain the golden license for companies operating in various sectors, including a logistics company.<br/><br/>Remittances inflows are reportedly still far from reaching their peak, as Egyptian expats increasingly return to using official channels to transfer money back to Egypt following the float of the pound, deputy CEO of the UAE’s largest FX bureau and remittances company Mohammad Bitar said.<br/><br/>The New and Renewable Energy Authority discussed allocating EGP3.7 billion to establish renewable energy projects in the new fiscal year 2024/2025, within the Authority’s draft budget of EGP7.78 billion.<br/><br/>Egypt aims to increase the quantities of natural gas imported from Israel by about 26% to reach 1.450 billion cubic feet per day during 1H 2025, up from about 1.15 billion cubic feet per day now.<br/><br/><br/>The Prime Minister directed companies and traders to reduce steel prices after the full release of goods and raw materials in ports.<br/><br/>Cement producers started to re-price their products after the recent surge in mazut price by EGP1,500/ton to reach EGP7,000/ton. It is worth highlighting that around 30% of cement factories depend on mazut as a cheap source of energy. The head of the Cement Division of the Building Materials Chamber estimates the increase in production cost of cement not to exceed EGP100/ton post the mazut price increase.<br/><br/><b>CIEB</b>’s board approved a proposal to pay out a dividend of EGP1.1456 per share instead of EGP2.47. The decision is yet to receive the go-ahead from the general assembly.<br/><br/>NBE intends to exit 12 companies with expected proceeds of EGP4 billion. The bank will invest up to EGP5 billion during 2024 in new projects and expands some currently existing projects.<br/><br/>The United Bank has arranged about USD100 million for importers since the CBE directed banks at the beginning of this month to secure foreign currency to import 17 goods, if they are present in Egyptian ports.<br/><br/><br/><b>CCAP</b>&apos;s transportation subsidiary targets injecting USD200 million to establish, manage and operate two stations in Alexandria and Ain Sokhna. <br/><br/><br/><b>RMDA</b>’s BoD approved to increase its paid in capital by EGP1.12 million, bringing it to EGP387.23 million, to finance the second tranche of its ESOP program. <br/><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A presidential decree establishing the Supreme Council of Taxes was issued, Minister of Finance announced, to empower the private sector, stimulate investment, and encourage investors to expand their productive and export activities. <br/><br/>The government agreed with manufacturers and merchants to start reducing commodity prices by about 15% and 20%, bringing the reduction to 30% after Eid al-Fitr. <br/><br/>Some USD 2.8 bn worth of goods have been cleared from the country’s ports thanks to the recent spate of foreign currency injections, Prime Minister said. <br/><br/>Net FDI inflows declined marginally to record USD2.1 billion in 4Q 2023, compared to USD2.2 billion 3Q 2023.<br/><br/>The head of the GAFI revealed that the authority is currently studying 4 applications filed to obtain the golden license for companies operating in various sectors, including a logistics company.<br/><br/>Remittances inflows are reportedly still far from reaching their peak, as Egyptian expats increasingly return to using official channels to transfer money back to Egypt following the float of the pound, deputy CEO of the UAE’s largest FX bureau and remittances company Mohammad Bitar said.<br/><br/>The New and Renewable Energy Authority discussed allocating EGP3.7 billion to establish renewable energy projects in the new fiscal year 2024/2025, within the Authority’s draft budget of EGP7.78 billion.<br/><br/>Egypt aims to increase the quantities of natural gas imported from Israel by about 26% to reach 1.450 billion cubic feet per day during 1H 2025, up from about 1.15 billion cubic feet per day now.<br/><br/><br/>The Prime Minister directed companies and traders to reduce steel prices after the full release of goods and raw materials in ports.<br/><br/>Cement producers started to re-price their products after the recent surge in mazut price by EGP1,500/ton to reach EGP7,000/ton. It is worth highlighting that around 30% of cement factories depend on mazut as a cheap source of energy. The head of the Cement Division of the Building Materials Chamber estimates the increase in production cost of cement not to exceed EGP100/ton post the mazut price increase.<br/><br/><b>CIEB</b>’s board approved a proposal to pay out a dividend of EGP1.1456 per share instead of EGP2.47. The decision is yet to receive the go-ahead from the general assembly.<br/><br/>NBE intends to exit 12 companies with expected proceeds of EGP4 billion. The bank will invest up to EGP5 billion during 2024 in new projects and expands some currently existing projects.<br/><br/>The United Bank has arranged about USD100 million for importers since the CBE directed banks at the beginning of this month to secure foreign currency to import 17 goods, if they are present in Egyptian ports.<br/><br/><br/><b>CCAP</b>&apos;s transportation subsidiary targets injecting USD200 million to establish, manage and operate two stations in Alexandria and Ain Sokhna. <br/><br/><br/><b>RMDA</b>’s BoD approved to increase its paid in capital by EGP1.12 million, bringing it to EGP387.23 million, to finance the second tranche of its ESOP program. <br/><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt has been listed on the agenda of the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund next Friday, March 29, expected to approve the program newly agreed by the IMF staff level and the Egyptian government. The CBE, on behalf of the Finance Ministry, sold six-month and one-year EGP-denominated treasury bills worth EGP108.6 billion on Thursday at yields of 27.723% and 28.253%. SCZone racked up USD2.8 billion worth of port and industrial zone investments in 9M FY2023-24, spread between 1...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt has been listed on the agenda of the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund next Friday, March 29, expected to approve the program newly agreed by the IMF staff level and the Egyptian government.</p><p>The CBE, on behalf of the Finance Ministry, sold six-month and one-year EGP-denominated treasury bills worth EGP108.6 billion on Thursday at yields of 27.723% and 28.253%.</p><p>SCZone racked up USD2.8 billion worth of port and industrial zone investments in 9M FY2023-24, spread between 127 projects, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>No price hikes for unsubsidized bread, says Supply Minister Ali El Moselhi. The minister dismissed claims that unsubsidized bread could soon increase 20% and 25% for fino bread, especially in light of a recent drop in flour prices.</p><p>The Prime Minister announced that the government is considering increasing the strategic reserve of basic commodities by about 20%.</p><p>Egyptian banks have completed financing all pending import requests at the ports for basic commodities.<br/><br/><b>EGAL</b> released its preliminary adjusted budget figures for FY24/25 post the EGP devaluation, targeting net profit after tax of EGP10.3 billion up from previously estimated figure of EGP4.3 billion vs. EGP3.7 billion recorded in FY22/23 and an estimated figure of EGP4.8 billion in FY23/24.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP73.80, OW) AGM approved the distribution of EGP0.22/share cash dividends over two installments, implying a DY of 0.4%.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s arm ValU has closed an EGP888 million securitized bond issuance, backed by a receivables portfolio.</p><p><b>OFH</b> (FV: EGP2.54, OW) reported FY23 results. Net profit of EGP20.5 million, compared to a FY22 loss of EGP133 million. <em>OFH is currently trading at P/E24 of 28.0x and P/B24 of 0.7x.</em> </p><p>Banque du Caire’s net profit increased in 2023 by 112% y/y, recording EGP6.7 billion.</p><p>According to local media, governmental companies in Egypt raised the selling price of sugar to the commercial sector by 33%, bringing the price of a ton to EGP32k, due to the rise in production costs and the floatation of the EGP. The new prices came into effect last Saturday, with the aim of bringing the price of a kilogram of sugar to the final consumer to EGP35.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 85.4 | 0.1%<br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 370 | -4.3%<br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 355 | -12.6%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,040 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 965 | -0.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 391 | 0.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,264 | 1.7%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,105 | 1.2%<br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 128 | -2.5%<br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,517 | -4.7%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt has been listed on the agenda of the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund next Friday, March 29, expected to approve the program newly agreed by the IMF staff level and the Egyptian government.</p><p>The CBE, on behalf of the Finance Ministry, sold six-month and one-year EGP-denominated treasury bills worth EGP108.6 billion on Thursday at yields of 27.723% and 28.253%.</p><p>SCZone racked up USD2.8 billion worth of port and industrial zone investments in 9M FY2023-24, spread between 127 projects, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>No price hikes for unsubsidized bread, says Supply Minister Ali El Moselhi. The minister dismissed claims that unsubsidized bread could soon increase 20% and 25% for fino bread, especially in light of a recent drop in flour prices.</p><p>The Prime Minister announced that the government is considering increasing the strategic reserve of basic commodities by about 20%.</p><p>Egyptian banks have completed financing all pending import requests at the ports for basic commodities.<br/><br/><b>EGAL</b> released its preliminary adjusted budget figures for FY24/25 post the EGP devaluation, targeting net profit after tax of EGP10.3 billion up from previously estimated figure of EGP4.3 billion vs. EGP3.7 billion recorded in FY22/23 and an estimated figure of EGP4.8 billion in FY23/24.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP73.80, OW) AGM approved the distribution of EGP0.22/share cash dividends over two installments, implying a DY of 0.4%.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s arm ValU has closed an EGP888 million securitized bond issuance, backed by a receivables portfolio.</p><p><b>OFH</b> (FV: EGP2.54, OW) reported FY23 results. Net profit of EGP20.5 million, compared to a FY22 loss of EGP133 million. <em>OFH is currently trading at P/E24 of 28.0x and P/B24 of 0.7x.</em> </p><p>Banque du Caire’s net profit increased in 2023 by 112% y/y, recording EGP6.7 billion.</p><p>According to local media, governmental companies in Egypt raised the selling price of sugar to the commercial sector by 33%, bringing the price of a ton to EGP32k, due to the rise in production costs and the floatation of the EGP. The new prices came into effect last Saturday, with the aim of bringing the price of a kilogram of sugar to the final consumer to EGP35.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 85.4 | 0.1%<br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 370 | -4.3%<br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 355 | -12.6%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,040 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 965 | -0.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 391 | 0.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,264 | 1.7%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,105 | 1.2%<br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 128 | -2.5%<br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,517 | -4.7%<br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Ministry of Petroleum announced on Friday an increase in fuel prices affecting various octanes and diesel. Also, the Committee decided to move mazot prices for the brick and cement kiln industries and other sectors by EGP1,500 per ton starting Friday, while keeping prices unchanged for electricity and food sectors. On higher fuel prices, public transport users will also see a price hike. Egypt's revenues from the Sukari mine increased in 2023 to USD139 million, an increase of 134% YoY. Mi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Ministry of Petroleum announced on Friday an increase in fuel prices affecting various octanes and diesel.</p><p>Also, the Committee decided to move mazot prices for the brick and cement kiln industries and other sectors by EGP1,500 per ton starting Friday, while keeping prices unchanged for electricity and food sectors.</p><p>On higher fuel prices, public transport users will also see a price hike.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s revenues from the Sukari mine increased in 2023 to USD139 million, an increase of 134% YoY.</p><p>Minister of Finance said that the allocations for wages in the FY2024/25 budget will be increased to EGP573 billion to account for the latest package of increases that was effective in March, compared to the EGP470 billion in the current budget for FY2023/24.</p><p>The tonnage of the ships passing through Suez Canal decreased by 35% during the period 19 November 2023 to 19 March 2024, recording 377.9 million tons.</p><p>EBRD is working to unlock USD1 billion from IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility. </p><p>Turkish firm Doğuş Construction and Trade has signed an MoU with the Transport Ministry’s Egyptian Group For Multipurpose Terminals to establish an industrial and logistics zone in Gargoub on the country’s northwest coast with over USD7 billion in estimated investment.</p><p>Two European companies have reportedly submitted investment proposals to the Oil Ministry to set up sodium cyanide facilities in Egypt worth a combined USD270 million. </p><p>The UAE&apos;s Al Dahra International Development and Investment Company and Buildcom won the supply of 110,000 tons of Romanian and Bulgarian wheat to the Supply Commodities Authority in the exercise conducted by the authority last Wednesday, a source at the Ministry of Supply said. </p><p>China State Construction Engineering Corporation, along with engineering consultancy Income Egypt discussed the establishment of a medical city off the Ain Sokhna Road, near the New Capital.</p><p>The European Investment Bank has started due diligence for an unspecified green hydrogen project, adding that green hydrogen will be among the main sectors in which the bank will target next year, especially in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.</p><p>Investment management firm Act Financial is working to IPO on the EGX in 2Q24. </p><p><b>HRHO</b> is considering a partial offering of shares or a capital increase for its subsidiaries, including ValU. The company aims to offer up to 25% of ValU&apos;s shares on the Egyptian Stock Exchange through an initial public offering within 12 months.</p><p>Al Baraka Capital, <b>SAUD</b>’s subsidiary, aims to start providing SMEs shariaa-compliant financing by 2H24.</p><p><b>SWDY</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP34.96, EW) Board of Directors approved amending the revolving facility agreement entered between the Company, Elsewedy Electric for Transmission and Distribution Company S.A.E. and other subsidiaries as additional borrowers, and African Export-Import Bank dated 22 December 2022 to increase the facility&apos;s amount to a maximum of USD300 million.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Ministry of Petroleum announced on Friday an increase in fuel prices affecting various octanes and diesel.</p><p>Also, the Committee decided to move mazot prices for the brick and cement kiln industries and other sectors by EGP1,500 per ton starting Friday, while keeping prices unchanged for electricity and food sectors.</p><p>On higher fuel prices, public transport users will also see a price hike.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s revenues from the Sukari mine increased in 2023 to USD139 million, an increase of 134% YoY.</p><p>Minister of Finance said that the allocations for wages in the FY2024/25 budget will be increased to EGP573 billion to account for the latest package of increases that was effective in March, compared to the EGP470 billion in the current budget for FY2023/24.</p><p>The tonnage of the ships passing through Suez Canal decreased by 35% during the period 19 November 2023 to 19 March 2024, recording 377.9 million tons.</p><p>EBRD is working to unlock USD1 billion from IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility. </p><p>Turkish firm Doğuş Construction and Trade has signed an MoU with the Transport Ministry’s Egyptian Group For Multipurpose Terminals to establish an industrial and logistics zone in Gargoub on the country’s northwest coast with over USD7 billion in estimated investment.</p><p>Two European companies have reportedly submitted investment proposals to the Oil Ministry to set up sodium cyanide facilities in Egypt worth a combined USD270 million. </p><p>The UAE&apos;s Al Dahra International Development and Investment Company and Buildcom won the supply of 110,000 tons of Romanian and Bulgarian wheat to the Supply Commodities Authority in the exercise conducted by the authority last Wednesday, a source at the Ministry of Supply said. </p><p>China State Construction Engineering Corporation, along with engineering consultancy Income Egypt discussed the establishment of a medical city off the Ain Sokhna Road, near the New Capital.</p><p>The European Investment Bank has started due diligence for an unspecified green hydrogen project, adding that green hydrogen will be among the main sectors in which the bank will target next year, especially in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.</p><p>Investment management firm Act Financial is working to IPO on the EGX in 2Q24. </p><p><b>HRHO</b> is considering a partial offering of shares or a capital increase for its subsidiaries, including ValU. The company aims to offer up to 25% of ValU&apos;s shares on the Egyptian Stock Exchange through an initial public offering within 12 months.</p><p>Al Baraka Capital, <b>SAUD</b>’s subsidiary, aims to start providing SMEs shariaa-compliant financing by 2H24.</p><p><b>SWDY</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP34.96, EW) Board of Directors approved amending the revolving facility agreement entered between the Company, Elsewedy Electric for Transmission and Distribution Company S.A.E. and other subsidiaries as additional borrowers, and African Export-Import Bank dated 22 December 2022 to increase the facility&apos;s amount to a maximum of USD300 million.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Reserve held steady on interest rates at the conclusion of its March meeting, and it’s sticking with its forecast for three interest rate cuts. </p><p>The government has set up a ministerial committee that will select a consultant to manage, evaluate and market Sharm El Sheikh’s Ras Gamila development project. The committee is expected to make its choice next week.</p><p>The government’s fuel pricing committee is set to meet within a week to look into raising fuel prices, with high expectations of an increase in fuel prices.</p><p>Government sources said that the anticipated increases in Brent prices by summer 2024 requires increasing the estimate for the crude price in FY2024-25 budget to USD87 pb, up from the USD80 pb in the previous budget that was amended later to USD85.</p><p>The CBE decided to cancel the scheduled meeting of the MPC on Thursday, March 28th 2024, in light of the sufficiency of the special meeting of the Committee on Wednesday, March 6th 2024.</p><p>French glass and building materials manufacturer Saint-Gobain has laid the foundation stone for its third glass factory in Egypt with investments amounting EUR 175 mn in the Sokhna Industrial Zone.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources is preparing a shipment of liquefied natural gas for export to Europe before the end of this March.</p><p>“PSH” International Company, which owns the “Bosch” home appliances brand, is working to complete its factory in the 10th of Ramadan City in Egypt during Q4 2024, at an investment cost of EUR50 million euros.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> reported its consolidated 4Q23 results, with net income attributable to shareholders decreased 21.5% YoY to USD 43.8 million in 4Q23, due to lower income from BESIX, and increased 39.7% YoY to USD 158.6 million in FY23. ORAS is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 10.6x and EV/EBITDA of 2.9x. </p><p><b>HRHO</b> (FV: EGP 25.20, OW) 4Q23 net profit after tax and minority interest recorded EGP 814 million (+106% q/q, +1% y/y) bringing FY23 net attributable profit to EGP 2,498 million (+39% y/y). We update our FV to EGP25.20/share on improved business performance and revaluation of USD cash position post EGP devaluation. <em>HRHO is currently trading at P/E24 7.7x and P/B24 1.0x.</em></p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s ValU launched a new prepaid card in cooperation with Visa. On another note, the company expects to launch its services in Jordan sometime between late 2024 and early 2025 and invest some USD 10 mn into its Jordan expansion.</p><p>The banking sector wrapped up 2023 with a slight decline in the capital adequacy ratio (CAR), with the metric hitting 18.6%, compared to the 19% recorded a year earlier.</p><p><b>MOPCO</b> will distribute EGP2/share on 7 April 2024 for shareholders of record on 2 April 2024, implying a dividend yield of 3.9%.</p><p>According to local media, <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) 1) is considering obtaining bank facilities of over EGP5.0 billion in 2024, 2) aims to spend EGP10.0 billion on construction in 2024, compared to EGP7.0 billion in 2023, and 3) increased selling prices by 10.0% since the beginning of 2024.</p><p>Three feed factories decided to reduce their prices since the beginning of this week and recorded reduction rates from EGP600 to EGP1000.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Reserve held steady on interest rates at the conclusion of its March meeting, and it’s sticking with its forecast for three interest rate cuts. </p><p>The government has set up a ministerial committee that will select a consultant to manage, evaluate and market Sharm El Sheikh’s Ras Gamila development project. The committee is expected to make its choice next week.</p><p>The government’s fuel pricing committee is set to meet within a week to look into raising fuel prices, with high expectations of an increase in fuel prices.</p><p>Government sources said that the anticipated increases in Brent prices by summer 2024 requires increasing the estimate for the crude price in FY2024-25 budget to USD87 pb, up from the USD80 pb in the previous budget that was amended later to USD85.</p><p>The CBE decided to cancel the scheduled meeting of the MPC on Thursday, March 28th 2024, in light of the sufficiency of the special meeting of the Committee on Wednesday, March 6th 2024.</p><p>French glass and building materials manufacturer Saint-Gobain has laid the foundation stone for its third glass factory in Egypt with investments amounting EUR 175 mn in the Sokhna Industrial Zone.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources is preparing a shipment of liquefied natural gas for export to Europe before the end of this March.</p><p>“PSH” International Company, which owns the “Bosch” home appliances brand, is working to complete its factory in the 10th of Ramadan City in Egypt during Q4 2024, at an investment cost of EUR50 million euros.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> reported its consolidated 4Q23 results, with net income attributable to shareholders decreased 21.5% YoY to USD 43.8 million in 4Q23, due to lower income from BESIX, and increased 39.7% YoY to USD 158.6 million in FY23. ORAS is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 10.6x and EV/EBITDA of 2.9x. </p><p><b>HRHO</b> (FV: EGP 25.20, OW) 4Q23 net profit after tax and minority interest recorded EGP 814 million (+106% q/q, +1% y/y) bringing FY23 net attributable profit to EGP 2,498 million (+39% y/y). We update our FV to EGP25.20/share on improved business performance and revaluation of USD cash position post EGP devaluation. <em>HRHO is currently trading at P/E24 7.7x and P/B24 1.0x.</em></p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s ValU launched a new prepaid card in cooperation with Visa. On another note, the company expects to launch its services in Jordan sometime between late 2024 and early 2025 and invest some USD 10 mn into its Jordan expansion.</p><p>The banking sector wrapped up 2023 with a slight decline in the capital adequacy ratio (CAR), with the metric hitting 18.6%, compared to the 19% recorded a year earlier.</p><p><b>MOPCO</b> will distribute EGP2/share on 7 April 2024 for shareholders of record on 2 April 2024, implying a dividend yield of 3.9%.</p><p>According to local media, <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) 1) is considering obtaining bank facilities of over EGP5.0 billion in 2024, 2) aims to spend EGP10.0 billion on construction in 2024, compared to EGP7.0 billion in 2023, and 3) increased selling prices by 10.0% since the beginning of 2024.</p><p>Three feed factories decided to reduce their prices since the beginning of this week and recorded reduction rates from EGP600 to EGP1000.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government is allocating EGP596 billion for subsidies and social support in the next fiscal year. And expects to record a budget deficit of 6% and a primary surplus of 3.5%.    The Saudi government approved a MoU between its Finance Ministry and Egyptian counterparts to establish a high-level financial dialogue.   According to the Minister of Finance, foreign cash inflows are expected to exceed USD20 billion, after the agreement with the IMF.   According to the Ministe...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government is allocating EGP596 billion for subsidies and social support in the next fiscal year. And expects to record a budget deficit of 6% and a primary surplus of 3.5%. </p><p> </p><p>The Saudi government approved a MoU between its Finance Ministry and Egyptian counterparts to establish a high-level financial dialogue.</p><p> </p><p>According to the Minister of Finance, foreign cash inflows are expected to exceed USD20 billion, after the agreement with the IMF.</p><p> </p><p>According to the Minister of International Cooperation, Egypt is expected to receive USD1 billion from the world bank by June 2024.</p><p> </p><p>The IFC’s financing portfolio in Egypt is expected to reach USD1 billion during the current fiscal year, from USD850 million a year before.</p><p> </p><p>Ras Al Hekma city will include a free zone to facilitate the establishment of investment and financial projects.</p><p> </p><p>Exports from Israel’s Leviathan gas field to Egypt were up 28% last year, jumping to 6.3 bcm from 4.9 bcm in 2022.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Cabinet approved a draft decision regulating the temporary exit of equipment and machinery from the country’s freezones. </p><p> </p><p>The Parliament yesterday gave final approval to four USAID grant agreements targeting the private sector, education, healthcare, and sanitation. </p><p> </p><p>The Parliament greenlit three draft laws licensing the Oil Ministry to provide firms with oil exploration contracts. The three contracts will see the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation work with a number of local oil companies and Croatian national producer INA to explore for oil in the West Delta, Western Desert, and in the Gulf of Suez.</p><p> </p><p>The government’s 6-year aviation strategy targets raising tourism revenues by 20% annually to USD45 billion by 2030, up from the USD13.6 billion recorded by the central bank in the previous fiscal year. </p><p> </p><p><b>RMDA</b> released 4Q23 full financials:</p><ul><li>Attributable net income recorded EGP52.6 million in 4Q23 (+3.6% YoY, -31.0% QoQ). This brings FY2023 attributable net profit to EGP244.6 million (-0.4% YoY).</li><li>RMDA BoD proposed dividends distribution of EGP100 million (EGP0.065/share) from 2023 earnings, implying a dividends payout ratio of 40% and a dividend yield of 2.5%, to be distributed on three tranches throughout 2024.</li><li>RMDA is currently trading at FY23 P/E of 16.5x.</li></ul><p> </p><p><b>DSCW</b> (FV: EGP1.11, EW) released FY23 Financials:</p><ul><li>FY23 attributable net profit recorded EGP448 mn compared to EGP162 mn in FY22. The rise came backed by trickling down of healthy gross profitability.</li><li>Revenues for the year came in at EGP3.4 bn (+60.9% YoY), backed by the rise in FX rates which boosted exports segment revenues, coupled with higher Average Selling Price in the local segments.</li><li>DSCW BoD proposed dividends of EGP0.17/share with a payout ratio of 67% and a Dividend Yield of 12%.</li><li>DSCW is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 5.</li></ul><p>The Customs Authority released 70% of steel products and raw materials stuck at different ports which may accelerate price reductions in the local market during the coming period.                                         </p><p>According to local media, the Holding Company for Construction and Development intends to keep its 14.94% stake in <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW).<br/><br/></p><p> <b>SUGR</b> announced the start of receiving sugar beet crops from farmers for 2024 season. It targets to receive around 2.2 million tons of sugar beets over the course of the season, to produce approximately 300 thousand tons of local white sugar in addition to refining 25 thousand tons of raw sugar.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government is allocating EGP596 billion for subsidies and social support in the next fiscal year. And expects to record a budget deficit of 6% and a primary surplus of 3.5%. </p><p> </p><p>The Saudi government approved a MoU between its Finance Ministry and Egyptian counterparts to establish a high-level financial dialogue.</p><p> </p><p>According to the Minister of Finance, foreign cash inflows are expected to exceed USD20 billion, after the agreement with the IMF.</p><p> </p><p>According to the Minister of International Cooperation, Egypt is expected to receive USD1 billion from the world bank by June 2024.</p><p> </p><p>The IFC’s financing portfolio in Egypt is expected to reach USD1 billion during the current fiscal year, from USD850 million a year before.</p><p> </p><p>Ras Al Hekma city will include a free zone to facilitate the establishment of investment and financial projects.</p><p> </p><p>Exports from Israel’s Leviathan gas field to Egypt were up 28% last year, jumping to 6.3 bcm from 4.9 bcm in 2022.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Cabinet approved a draft decision regulating the temporary exit of equipment and machinery from the country’s freezones. </p><p> </p><p>The Parliament yesterday gave final approval to four USAID grant agreements targeting the private sector, education, healthcare, and sanitation. </p><p> </p><p>The Parliament greenlit three draft laws licensing the Oil Ministry to provide firms with oil exploration contracts. The three contracts will see the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation work with a number of local oil companies and Croatian national producer INA to explore for oil in the West Delta, Western Desert, and in the Gulf of Suez.</p><p> </p><p>The government’s 6-year aviation strategy targets raising tourism revenues by 20% annually to USD45 billion by 2030, up from the USD13.6 billion recorded by the central bank in the previous fiscal year. </p><p> </p><p><b>RMDA</b> released 4Q23 full financials:</p><ul><li>Attributable net income recorded EGP52.6 million in 4Q23 (+3.6% YoY, -31.0% QoQ). This brings FY2023 attributable net profit to EGP244.6 million (-0.4% YoY).</li><li>RMDA BoD proposed dividends distribution of EGP100 million (EGP0.065/share) from 2023 earnings, implying a dividends payout ratio of 40% and a dividend yield of 2.5%, to be distributed on three tranches throughout 2024.</li><li>RMDA is currently trading at FY23 P/E of 16.5x.</li></ul><p> </p><p><b>DSCW</b> (FV: EGP1.11, EW) released FY23 Financials:</p><ul><li>FY23 attributable net profit recorded EGP448 mn compared to EGP162 mn in FY22. The rise came backed by trickling down of healthy gross profitability.</li><li>Revenues for the year came in at EGP3.4 bn (+60.9% YoY), backed by the rise in FX rates which boosted exports segment revenues, coupled with higher Average Selling Price in the local segments.</li><li>DSCW BoD proposed dividends of EGP0.17/share with a payout ratio of 67% and a Dividend Yield of 12%.</li><li>DSCW is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 5.</li></ul><p>The Customs Authority released 70% of steel products and raw materials stuck at different ports which may accelerate price reductions in the local market during the coming period.                                         </p><p>According to local media, the Holding Company for Construction and Development intends to keep its 14.94% stake in <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW).<br/><br/></p><p> <b>SUGR</b> announced the start of receiving sugar beet crops from farmers for 2024 season. It targets to receive around 2.2 million tons of sugar beets over the course of the season, to produce approximately 300 thousand tons of local white sugar in addition to refining 25 thousand tons of raw sugar.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Will EGP flotation trigger drug price revisions? Thoughts on potential impact on producer sales and FVs According to local media, Egyptian drug producers intend to officially request for a price increase of at least 50% during their upcoming meeting with EDA to absorb the rise in production costs. Accordingly, we expect a gradual increase in drug prices to be implemented soon, reflecting a positive impact on pharma market growth as well as producers’ revenues and gross profit throughout 2024....]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Will EGP flotation trigger drug price revisions?</p><p>Thoughts on potential impact on producer sales and FVs</p><p>According to local media, Egyptian drug producers intend to officially request for a price increase of at least 50% during their upcoming meeting with EDA to absorb the rise in production costs.</p><p>Accordingly, we expect a gradual increase in drug prices to be implemented soon, reflecting a positive impact on pharma market growth as well as producers’ revenues and gross profit throughout 2024. This impact will not reflect immediately, but will be gradual as repricing is approved on several rounds.</p><p>Two scenarios for price increases </p><p>•   1st scenario: a minimum of 30% increase in pharma market sales, mirroring pharma market growth in 2023 which was driven solely by increase in ASP</p><p>•   2nd scenario: a rise of 50% in pharma market sales, which is the percentage demanded by pharmaceutical companies</p><p>-ISPH to benefit the most out of any price increase, whether 30% or 50%, since it is an FX-neutral stock with no direct costs in foreign currency </p><p>- The upside potential in RMDA and PHAR is not meaningful unless the price increase is 50% or more</p><p> </p><p>The World Bank Group (WBG) announced over USD6 billion in support to Egypt over the next three years. The WBG will provide the funding through a comprehensive program that includes USD3 billion for governmental programs and an additional USD3 billion for the private sector.</p><p> </p><p>Egypt’s credit outlook was lifted to positive from stable by S&amp;P Global Ratings, which affirmed the rating at B-.</p><p> </p><p>The EU will disburse some EUR1 billion worth of concessional loans in the short term, Egypt’s ambassador to the EU. The remaining EUR4 billion will be extended in tranches starting the end of this year, he added. The soft loans will come with interest rates of no more than 3% and will be paid over no less than 20 years.</p><p> </p><p>Customers have sold over EGP3 billion worth of foreign currency at the National Bank of Egypt’s foreign currency exchange bureau.</p><p> </p><p>Minister of Finance said that the allocations for health and education are increased by 20% in the FY2024-25 budget despite planned rationalization and fiscal consolidation, adding that subsidies for bread will increase to EGP120 billion up from EGP83 billion in the current budget, while fuel subsidies are estimated at EGP147 billion up from EGP119.4 billion.</p><p> </p><p>The Trade Ministry has extended its ban on the export of sugar for three months. The ban, which runs through June 2024, exempts surplus quantities beyond local market needs and this marks its second extension since December. The government is working with the Central Bank of Egypt to secure the FX needed to import 1 million tons of sugar in order to fill the needs of the domestic market. </p><p> </p><p>According to local media, the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) will hold a meeting next Tuesday to discuss the pharma pricing scheme following the central bank’s decision to float the EGP.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation finalized the allocation of 9.5 million feddans in Suhag and Aswan to investors by the end of last January mainly for launching wind and solar power stations. Among the investors are <b>ORAS</b>, Aqua Power, Nowais, and Masdar.</p><p> </p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) launched Theqa, a property warranty which is designed to substitute maintenance deposits by requiring the customer to pay for maintenance and operation services without any additional increases or differences for up to 20 years upon receipt of the unit. On a separate note, according to local media, MASR is working to acquire a 400 feddan land plot on the North Coast and aims to grow its total land bank to 20,000 feddans.</p><p> </p><p>The Indian Rana Group wants to establish a green hydrogen project in Egypt with USD</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Will EGP flotation trigger drug price revisions?</p><p>Thoughts on potential impact on producer sales and FVs</p><p>According to local media, Egyptian drug producers intend to officially request for a price increase of at least 50% during their upcoming meeting with EDA to absorb the rise in production costs.</p><p>Accordingly, we expect a gradual increase in drug prices to be implemented soon, reflecting a positive impact on pharma market growth as well as producers’ revenues and gross profit throughout 2024. This impact will not reflect immediately, but will be gradual as repricing is approved on several rounds.</p><p>Two scenarios for price increases </p><p>•   1st scenario: a minimum of 30% increase in pharma market sales, mirroring pharma market growth in 2023 which was driven solely by increase in ASP</p><p>•   2nd scenario: a rise of 50% in pharma market sales, which is the percentage demanded by pharmaceutical companies</p><p>-ISPH to benefit the most out of any price increase, whether 30% or 50%, since it is an FX-neutral stock with no direct costs in foreign currency </p><p>- The upside potential in RMDA and PHAR is not meaningful unless the price increase is 50% or more</p><p> </p><p>The World Bank Group (WBG) announced over USD6 billion in support to Egypt over the next three years. The WBG will provide the funding through a comprehensive program that includes USD3 billion for governmental programs and an additional USD3 billion for the private sector.</p><p> </p><p>Egypt’s credit outlook was lifted to positive from stable by S&amp;P Global Ratings, which affirmed the rating at B-.</p><p> </p><p>The EU will disburse some EUR1 billion worth of concessional loans in the short term, Egypt’s ambassador to the EU. The remaining EUR4 billion will be extended in tranches starting the end of this year, he added. The soft loans will come with interest rates of no more than 3% and will be paid over no less than 20 years.</p><p> </p><p>Customers have sold over EGP3 billion worth of foreign currency at the National Bank of Egypt’s foreign currency exchange bureau.</p><p> </p><p>Minister of Finance said that the allocations for health and education are increased by 20% in the FY2024-25 budget despite planned rationalization and fiscal consolidation, adding that subsidies for bread will increase to EGP120 billion up from EGP83 billion in the current budget, while fuel subsidies are estimated at EGP147 billion up from EGP119.4 billion.</p><p> </p><p>The Trade Ministry has extended its ban on the export of sugar for three months. The ban, which runs through June 2024, exempts surplus quantities beyond local market needs and this marks its second extension since December. The government is working with the Central Bank of Egypt to secure the FX needed to import 1 million tons of sugar in order to fill the needs of the domestic market. </p><p> </p><p>According to local media, the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) will hold a meeting next Tuesday to discuss the pharma pricing scheme following the central bank’s decision to float the EGP.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Transportation finalized the allocation of 9.5 million feddans in Suhag and Aswan to investors by the end of last January mainly for launching wind and solar power stations. Among the investors are <b>ORAS</b>, Aqua Power, Nowais, and Masdar.</p><p> </p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) launched Theqa, a property warranty which is designed to substitute maintenance deposits by requiring the customer to pay for maintenance and operation services without any additional increases or differences for up to 20 years upon receipt of the unit. On a separate note, according to local media, MASR is working to acquire a 400 feddan land plot on the North Coast and aims to grow its total land bank to 20,000 feddans.</p><p> </p><p>The Indian Rana Group wants to establish a green hydrogen project in Egypt with USD</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>EU leaders have sealed a EUR7.4 billion deal with Egypt to help boost the economy, in an attempt to bring stability to the region and avert another migration crisis in Europe.</p><p>Egypt has requested from the IMF USD5 billion as a first tranche it will receive next April.</p><p>After the float of the EGP, the government has made easing the backlog one of its top priorities, with some USD3 billion worth of goods released in the span of a few days, the Prime Minister said.</p><p>JP Morgan Bank will make available, within days, an amount of EUR350 million for the Monorail line project in the New Administrative Capital and 6th of October City, to accelerate the operations and disburse dues and payments to the implementing companies.</p><p>The government will soon launch a tender to select an international consulting firm to develop a plan and prepare the necessary studies for an electricity linkup with Greece that will enable exports of Egyptian renewable energy into Europe.</p><p>Five investors of Arab and foreign nationalities are studying investment opportunities in the Egyptian healthcare sector during the coming period.</p><p>The New October City Development Authority received 60 requests from investment companies and real estate developers to obtain investment plots of land according to the payment mechanism in US dollars transferred from abroad.</p><p>Egypt has received humanitarian aid worth USD13.3 million since the beginning of 2024, according to the Financial Tracking Service website issued by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.</p><p>The Egyptian-Australian Business Council seeks to localize 30 Australian companies in Egypt during the current year, with investments amounting to USD600 million.</p><p><b>CLHO</b> (FV: EGP5.30, OW) reported 4Q23 results.Net attributable profit stood at EGP107 million in 4Q23 (+36.0% YoY, -19.0% QoQ), bringing 2023’s net attributable profit to EGP418 million (+28.4% YoY). <em>CLHO is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 17.0x and EV/EBITDA of 8.2x.</em></p><p>The government reportedly wants to keep no more than 20% of <b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW), <b>ZMID</b>, and <b>ELSH</b> by the start of 2025.</p><p><b>KIMA</b> released FY24/25 budget with a net profit of EGP821 million and total revenue of EGP6.7 billion, including EGP5.1 billion of export revenue. </p><p><b>KIMA</b> is holding a general assembly on 20 March 2024 to approve increasing the company’s paid-in capital by EGP4 billion to EGP9.9 billion through a rights issue at EGP5 per share as par value in addition to EGP0.05 per share as issuance expenses. </p><p>The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Co. (EGAS) plans investing USD2.6 billion during FY24/25 to develop 20 wells.</p><p>EGAS is setting up a new venture in the KSA, dubbed Modern Gas Saudi Arabia, which will be 80% held by units of the state-owned natural gas player.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 85.3 | <em>4.0%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 387 | <em>2.0%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 406 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,040 | -1.9%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 970 | 0.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 388 | 2.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,225 | 1.4%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,080 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 131 | <em>-2.5%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,640 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>EU leaders have sealed a EUR7.4 billion deal with Egypt to help boost the economy, in an attempt to bring stability to the region and avert another migration crisis in Europe.</p><p>Egypt has requested from the IMF USD5 billion as a first tranche it will receive next April.</p><p>After the float of the EGP, the government has made easing the backlog one of its top priorities, with some USD3 billion worth of goods released in the span of a few days, the Prime Minister said.</p><p>JP Morgan Bank will make available, within days, an amount of EUR350 million for the Monorail line project in the New Administrative Capital and 6th of October City, to accelerate the operations and disburse dues and payments to the implementing companies.</p><p>The government will soon launch a tender to select an international consulting firm to develop a plan and prepare the necessary studies for an electricity linkup with Greece that will enable exports of Egyptian renewable energy into Europe.</p><p>Five investors of Arab and foreign nationalities are studying investment opportunities in the Egyptian healthcare sector during the coming period.</p><p>The New October City Development Authority received 60 requests from investment companies and real estate developers to obtain investment plots of land according to the payment mechanism in US dollars transferred from abroad.</p><p>Egypt has received humanitarian aid worth USD13.3 million since the beginning of 2024, according to the Financial Tracking Service website issued by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.</p><p>The Egyptian-Australian Business Council seeks to localize 30 Australian companies in Egypt during the current year, with investments amounting to USD600 million.</p><p><b>CLHO</b> (FV: EGP5.30, OW) reported 4Q23 results.Net attributable profit stood at EGP107 million in 4Q23 (+36.0% YoY, -19.0% QoQ), bringing 2023’s net attributable profit to EGP418 million (+28.4% YoY). <em>CLHO is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 17.0x and EV/EBITDA of 8.2x.</em></p><p>The government reportedly wants to keep no more than 20% of <b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW), <b>ZMID</b>, and <b>ELSH</b> by the start of 2025.</p><p><b>KIMA</b> released FY24/25 budget with a net profit of EGP821 million and total revenue of EGP6.7 billion, including EGP5.1 billion of export revenue. </p><p><b>KIMA</b> is holding a general assembly on 20 March 2024 to approve increasing the company’s paid-in capital by EGP4 billion to EGP9.9 billion through a rights issue at EGP5 per share as par value in addition to EGP0.05 per share as issuance expenses. </p><p>The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Co. (EGAS) plans investing USD2.6 billion during FY24/25 to develop 20 wells.</p><p>EGAS is setting up a new venture in the KSA, dubbed Modern Gas Saudi Arabia, which will be 80% held by units of the state-owned natural gas player.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 85.3 | <em>4.0%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 387 | <em>2.0%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 406 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,040 | -1.9%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 970 | 0.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 388 | 2.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,225 | 1.4%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,080 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 131 | <em>-2.5%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,640 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The two exchange companies affiliated with the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr attracted more than EGP2 billion in proceeds from concessions on foreign and Arab currencies in favor of the EGP, since the CBE's decision to liberalize the FX rate on 6 March. The Prime Minister said that the demand for the USD, as confirmed by the Governor of the CBE, has begun to decline in light of the wide availability made by the bank and the speedy release of goods from customs in recent days. A deleg...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The two exchange companies affiliated with the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr attracted more than EGP2 billion in proceeds from concessions on foreign and Arab currencies in favor of the EGP, since the CBE&apos;s decision to liberalize the FX rate on 6 March.</p><p>The Prime Minister said that the demand for the USD, as confirmed by the Governor of the CBE, has begun to decline in light of the wide availability made by the bank and the speedy release of goods from customs in recent days.</p><p>A delegation led by European Commission President will be in town today. A package worth EUR5 billion through 2027 is expected, with as much as EUR1 billion of that fast-tracked for disbursal 1-2 weeks down the road a senior EU diplomat told press.</p><p>Foreign investors have poured over USD3 billion into Egypt since the CBE floated the EGP, a government source said. The number is expected to jump to USD30 billion before the end of the year, they added.</p><p>The CBE raised EGP217.9 billion-worth of one-year t-bills and EGP46.8 billion-worth of six-month t-bills on Thursday. The bank’s one-year bills received offers over 13x its original ask and its six-month bills 4x its ask. The average yield for the one-year bills dropped down to 30.14% from 32.30% the week before, while the six-month bills’ average yield dropped to 29.91% from 31.84% the week before.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s blockbuster cash infusions, currency devaluation, and interest rate hike are not quite enough for Fitch to adjust the country&apos;s credit rating, the agency&apos;s head of Middle East and Africa sovereigns said.</p><p>US energy company Chevron plans to start drilling the first extraction well in its Nargis 2 gas field in the eastern Mediterranean by 4Q24, with initial investments amounting to USD60 million. </p><p>Chemicals and fertilizers exports council targets increasing the sector&apos;s exports by 30% to USD9 billion in 2024 from USD7 billion in 2023.</p><p>Raya Information Technology, a subsidiary of <b>RAYA</b>, is in advanced stages to acquire a local BPO outsourcing player, according to local press.</p><p>The total insurance premiums increased by 30.4% to reach EGP74.1 billion, compared to EGP56.8 billion during 2022.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The two exchange companies affiliated with the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr attracted more than EGP2 billion in proceeds from concessions on foreign and Arab currencies in favor of the EGP, since the CBE&apos;s decision to liberalize the FX rate on 6 March.</p><p>The Prime Minister said that the demand for the USD, as confirmed by the Governor of the CBE, has begun to decline in light of the wide availability made by the bank and the speedy release of goods from customs in recent days.</p><p>A delegation led by European Commission President will be in town today. A package worth EUR5 billion through 2027 is expected, with as much as EUR1 billion of that fast-tracked for disbursal 1-2 weeks down the road a senior EU diplomat told press.</p><p>Foreign investors have poured over USD3 billion into Egypt since the CBE floated the EGP, a government source said. The number is expected to jump to USD30 billion before the end of the year, they added.</p><p>The CBE raised EGP217.9 billion-worth of one-year t-bills and EGP46.8 billion-worth of six-month t-bills on Thursday. The bank’s one-year bills received offers over 13x its original ask and its six-month bills 4x its ask. The average yield for the one-year bills dropped down to 30.14% from 32.30% the week before, while the six-month bills’ average yield dropped to 29.91% from 31.84% the week before.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s blockbuster cash infusions, currency devaluation, and interest rate hike are not quite enough for Fitch to adjust the country&apos;s credit rating, the agency&apos;s head of Middle East and Africa sovereigns said.</p><p>US energy company Chevron plans to start drilling the first extraction well in its Nargis 2 gas field in the eastern Mediterranean by 4Q24, with initial investments amounting to USD60 million. </p><p>Chemicals and fertilizers exports council targets increasing the sector&apos;s exports by 30% to USD9 billion in 2024 from USD7 billion in 2023.</p><p>Raya Information Technology, a subsidiary of <b>RAYA</b>, is in advanced stages to acquire a local BPO outsourcing player, according to local press.</p><p>The total insurance premiums increased by 30.4% to reach EGP74.1 billion, compared to EGP56.8 billion during 2022.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Egypt&apos;s Banking Sector Poised for Another Leap Year Amid Surging Interest Rates</b></p><p>We believe that Egyptian banks are well positioned to benefit from the current macroeconomic conditions, and <b>we expect another year of exceptional profits with impact starting to appear in 1Q24.</b></p><p><b>Key Factors Driving Strong Growth: </b></p><ul><li><b>Stronger NIMs:</b> supported by higher yield on treasury investments even on stable exposure.</li><li><b>Strong non-interest income growth</b> will be driven by stronger FX gains on the revaluation of financial assets in FC.</li></ul><p>The EU will provide Egypt with a EUR7.4 billion (over USD8 billion) package varying between grants and loans. </p><p>Egypt has recently released a portion of accumulated goods across various ports totaling USD3 billion, Prime Minister stated during a cabinet meeting.</p><p>Prime Minister said that there are indicators of improved liquidity as the confidence of citizens, tourism companies, and Egyptians abroad in the EGP improved, increasing the transfers and concessions on the USD.</p><p>A member of the General Importers Department of the General Federation of Chambers of Commerce, said that banks have accelerated the pace of release for priority sectors, such as food, medicines, and production supplies, since the beginning of this week.</p><p>Egypt has collected USD685 million from the second phase of the initiative to facilitate the import of cars for Egyptians abroad since its launch at the end of October.</p><p>The government raised the price of wheat supply during the coming season by 25% compared to the indicative price it set at the beginning of the season to reach EGP2,000 for ardeb.</p><p>South Valley Petroleum Holding Company added new oil reserves to its recoverable production of about 46 million barrels since July 2023 until March 2024.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> reported 4Q23 and FY23 consolidated results recording attributable earnings of EGP2.0 billion (-12% YoY, -18% QoQ), leading to FY23 earnings of EGP10.1 billion (+87% YoY). <em>At the current market price, SWDY is trading at FY24e P/E of 10.8x and EV/EBITDA of 4.6x.</em></p><p>10 banks raised the limit for international purchases through credit cards after the CBE directed banks to lift restrictions on the use of cards. </p><p>EFG Finance, <b>HRHO</b>’s subsidiary, has obtained a license from the FRA to launch its new subsidiary, which will specialize in providing an innovative package of financial solutions and services specifically designed to meet the financial needs of SMEs in Egypt. The new company is expected to begin operations over 2Q24.</p><p>Several companies including <b>CNFN</b>, MNT-Halan’s Tasaheel, GB Capital, and Rawasi Urban Development are in talks with the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to move ahead with sukuk issuances worth a combined EGP10 bn. </p><p><b>CNFN</b>’s Contact Pay customers will now be able to make use of OPay’s channels, which includes over 90k points of sale and payment kiosks.</p><p>Adnoc and BP’s USD2 billion bid for Israeli natural gas giant NewMed Energy has been put on ice, amid uncertainty created in the external environment. </p><p>The Oil Ministry has devised a plan that will see state-owned firm Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company (ECHEM) producing the country’s first sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).</p><p>According to local media, the Pharmaceuticals Division of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce intends to ask the Egyptian Drug Authority that the approved increase in drug prices that the Authority will agree on should be around 50% at least, to absorb a large portion of the expected increase in production costs after the floatation. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Egypt&apos;s Banking Sector Poised for Another Leap Year Amid Surging Interest Rates</b></p><p>We believe that Egyptian banks are well positioned to benefit from the current macroeconomic conditions, and <b>we expect another year of exceptional profits with impact starting to appear in 1Q24.</b></p><p><b>Key Factors Driving Strong Growth: </b></p><ul><li><b>Stronger NIMs:</b> supported by higher yield on treasury investments even on stable exposure.</li><li><b>Strong non-interest income growth</b> will be driven by stronger FX gains on the revaluation of financial assets in FC.</li></ul><p>The EU will provide Egypt with a EUR7.4 billion (over USD8 billion) package varying between grants and loans. </p><p>Egypt has recently released a portion of accumulated goods across various ports totaling USD3 billion, Prime Minister stated during a cabinet meeting.</p><p>Prime Minister said that there are indicators of improved liquidity as the confidence of citizens, tourism companies, and Egyptians abroad in the EGP improved, increasing the transfers and concessions on the USD.</p><p>A member of the General Importers Department of the General Federation of Chambers of Commerce, said that banks have accelerated the pace of release for priority sectors, such as food, medicines, and production supplies, since the beginning of this week.</p><p>Egypt has collected USD685 million from the second phase of the initiative to facilitate the import of cars for Egyptians abroad since its launch at the end of October.</p><p>The government raised the price of wheat supply during the coming season by 25% compared to the indicative price it set at the beginning of the season to reach EGP2,000 for ardeb.</p><p>South Valley Petroleum Holding Company added new oil reserves to its recoverable production of about 46 million barrels since July 2023 until March 2024.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> reported 4Q23 and FY23 consolidated results recording attributable earnings of EGP2.0 billion (-12% YoY, -18% QoQ), leading to FY23 earnings of EGP10.1 billion (+87% YoY). <em>At the current market price, SWDY is trading at FY24e P/E of 10.8x and EV/EBITDA of 4.6x.</em></p><p>10 banks raised the limit for international purchases through credit cards after the CBE directed banks to lift restrictions on the use of cards. </p><p>EFG Finance, <b>HRHO</b>’s subsidiary, has obtained a license from the FRA to launch its new subsidiary, which will specialize in providing an innovative package of financial solutions and services specifically designed to meet the financial needs of SMEs in Egypt. The new company is expected to begin operations over 2Q24.</p><p>Several companies including <b>CNFN</b>, MNT-Halan’s Tasaheel, GB Capital, and Rawasi Urban Development are in talks with the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to move ahead with sukuk issuances worth a combined EGP10 bn. </p><p><b>CNFN</b>’s Contact Pay customers will now be able to make use of OPay’s channels, which includes over 90k points of sale and payment kiosks.</p><p>Adnoc and BP’s USD2 billion bid for Israeli natural gas giant NewMed Energy has been put on ice, amid uncertainty created in the external environment. </p><p>The Oil Ministry has devised a plan that will see state-owned firm Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company (ECHEM) producing the country’s first sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).</p><p>According to local media, the Pharmaceuticals Division of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce intends to ask the Egyptian Drug Authority that the approved increase in drug prices that the Authority will agree on should be around 50% at least, to absorb a large portion of the expected increase in production costs after the floatation. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt expects to receive between USD5-6bn [EUR4.6-EUR6.5bn] in funding from the EU under a major &apos;cash for migrant control&apos; pact which is set to be finalised this weekend.</p><p> </p><p>The IMF intends to provide about USD1.5 billion to Egypt within weeks, within the framework of the loan program that was agreed to increase last Wednesday from USD3 billion to USD8 billion.</p><p> </p><p>Customers have sold over EGP1.05 bn worth of foreign currency at the National Bank of Egypt’s foreign exchange bureau Al Ahly Exchange, Banque Misr’s Misr Exchange, and Banque du Caire’s Cairo Exchange following the central bank’s decision to float the currency last Wednesday.</p><p> </p><p>The UAE’s largest FX bureau and remittances company, Al Anasri Exchange, has seen a “remarkable increase” in transfers sent from the UAE to Egypt as Egyptian expats go back to using official money transfer channels post float.</p><p> </p><p>The government will use 50% of the money generated through its privatization program as well as the country’s primary surplus to service and reduce outstanding debt in the upcoming fiscal year, according to Finance Minister.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Finance intends to set a ceiling on government guarantees as part of its plan to limit external debt, with a debt ceiling that cannot be breached without a Presidential greenlight.</p><p> </p><p>Finance Minister said that the budget for FY2024-25 includes revenues of EGP2.5 trillion, while expenditures will reach about EGP3.8 trillion.</p><p> </p><p>There will be no tax increases for investors in the next fiscal year. Additionally, mandatory solidarity contributions to the universal health ins. system will be deducted from taxpayers’ tax base.</p><p> </p><p>Four international companies are competing to win gold exploration concessions in two areas near the Sukari mine in southern Egypt, during the first global bidding offered by the Shalatin Mineral Resources Company, including “Lotus” Canadian Gold and Russian &quot;Infinity&quot;.</p><p> </p><p>Moody’s has upgraded the long-term deposit ratings outlook of five local banks to positive from negative. The five banks are: National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, and Banque du Caire, <b>COMI</b> , and Bank of Alexandria. </p><p> </p><p><b>BTFH</b> turned profitable in 2023 after years of losses, recording EGP369 mn in net income compared to a net loss of EGP269 mn in 2022.</p><p> </p><p><b>BTFH</b> is seeking to complete the dual listing process for its shares on the Nasdaq Dubai stock exchange during the coming period. The sources expected that the registration process would be completed by the end of this year or first quarter of 2025.</p><p> </p><p>The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) is considering investing over EGP2.5 bn to acquire at least 20% of an unnamed major real estate firm.                   </p><p> </p><p>Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and <b>ADIB</b> are the latest in line to revise their monthly credit card FX spending limits.</p><p> </p><p>Aman Holding for Financial Services, a subsidiary of RAYA, is planning an EGP3-4 billion Sukuk issuance during 2024.</p><p> </p><p><b>FWRY</b> intends to settle on the company’s most appropriate partner for the digital bank and conclude the studies within a couple of months.  </p><p> </p><p>SWDY&apos;s subsidiary, Elsewedy Electric for Electrical Products, wants to establish a USD50 million power transformers factory in Saudi Arabia in partnership with an unnamed Saudi partner.</p><p> </p><p>OPEC still sees strong demand for oil this year and next, saying in its latest monthly report that it still sees demand rising 2.25 million barrels per day this year and 1.85 million bpd in 2025. It sees some room for global growth to pick up and, if it does, drive even more demand.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt expects to receive between USD5-6bn [EUR4.6-EUR6.5bn] in funding from the EU under a major &apos;cash for migrant control&apos; pact which is set to be finalised this weekend.</p><p> </p><p>The IMF intends to provide about USD1.5 billion to Egypt within weeks, within the framework of the loan program that was agreed to increase last Wednesday from USD3 billion to USD8 billion.</p><p> </p><p>Customers have sold over EGP1.05 bn worth of foreign currency at the National Bank of Egypt’s foreign exchange bureau Al Ahly Exchange, Banque Misr’s Misr Exchange, and Banque du Caire’s Cairo Exchange following the central bank’s decision to float the currency last Wednesday.</p><p> </p><p>The UAE’s largest FX bureau and remittances company, Al Anasri Exchange, has seen a “remarkable increase” in transfers sent from the UAE to Egypt as Egyptian expats go back to using official money transfer channels post float.</p><p> </p><p>The government will use 50% of the money generated through its privatization program as well as the country’s primary surplus to service and reduce outstanding debt in the upcoming fiscal year, according to Finance Minister.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Finance intends to set a ceiling on government guarantees as part of its plan to limit external debt, with a debt ceiling that cannot be breached without a Presidential greenlight.</p><p> </p><p>Finance Minister said that the budget for FY2024-25 includes revenues of EGP2.5 trillion, while expenditures will reach about EGP3.8 trillion.</p><p> </p><p>There will be no tax increases for investors in the next fiscal year. Additionally, mandatory solidarity contributions to the universal health ins. system will be deducted from taxpayers’ tax base.</p><p> </p><p>Four international companies are competing to win gold exploration concessions in two areas near the Sukari mine in southern Egypt, during the first global bidding offered by the Shalatin Mineral Resources Company, including “Lotus” Canadian Gold and Russian &quot;Infinity&quot;.</p><p> </p><p>Moody’s has upgraded the long-term deposit ratings outlook of five local banks to positive from negative. The five banks are: National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, and Banque du Caire, <b>COMI</b> , and Bank of Alexandria. </p><p> </p><p><b>BTFH</b> turned profitable in 2023 after years of losses, recording EGP369 mn in net income compared to a net loss of EGP269 mn in 2022.</p><p> </p><p><b>BTFH</b> is seeking to complete the dual listing process for its shares on the Nasdaq Dubai stock exchange during the coming period. The sources expected that the registration process would be completed by the end of this year or first quarter of 2025.</p><p> </p><p>The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) is considering investing over EGP2.5 bn to acquire at least 20% of an unnamed major real estate firm.                   </p><p> </p><p>Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and <b>ADIB</b> are the latest in line to revise their monthly credit card FX spending limits.</p><p> </p><p>Aman Holding for Financial Services, a subsidiary of RAYA, is planning an EGP3-4 billion Sukuk issuance during 2024.</p><p> </p><p><b>FWRY</b> intends to settle on the company’s most appropriate partner for the digital bank and conclude the studies within a couple of months.  </p><p> </p><p>SWDY&apos;s subsidiary, Elsewedy Electric for Electrical Products, wants to establish a USD50 million power transformers factory in Saudi Arabia in partnership with an unnamed Saudi partner.</p><p> </p><p>OPEC still sees strong demand for oil this year and next, saying in its latest monthly report that it still sees demand rising 2.25 million barrels per day this year and 1.85 million bpd in 2025. It sees some room for global growth to pick up and, if it does, drive even more demand.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*  The OECD sees that phasing out the country’s broad-based energy subsidies to, eventually, reflect global energy prices is a must, adding that fully phasing out subsidies both for electricity and natural gas would help address inefficiencies in electricity use in manufacturing, transport, and logistics, which account for nearly 40% of domestic power demand.   Sources at the Ministry of Electricity estimated the arrears of foreign companies operating in the s...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p><br/>The OECD sees that phasing out the country’s broad-based energy subsidies to, eventually, reflect global energy prices is a must, adding that fully phasing out subsidies both for electricity and natural gas would help address inefficiencies in electricity use in manufacturing, transport, and logistics, which account for nearly 40% of domestic power demand.</p><p> </p><p>Sources at the Ministry of Electricity estimated the arrears of foreign companies operating in the sector at more than USD500 million at 2023-end.</p><p> </p><p>Egypt is looking to be re-listed in the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Government Bond Index, following its recent economic reform steps, according to the Minister of Finance.</p><p> </p><p>Minister of Trade and Industry, revealed that Egyptian merchandise exports recorded c.USD6.12 billion during the months of January and February 2024, compared to USD5.7 billion during the same period in 2023. On the other hand, trade deficit during December 2023 recorded USD3.03 billion, compared to USD2.57 billion during the same month of the previous year.</p><p> </p><p>The volume of transactions in the USD interbank market between Egyptian banks amounted to USD2.569 billion during the first 3 days of the flotation decision.</p><p> </p><p>The Holding Company for Construction intends to offer majority shares from Al-Nasr Housing and Development, Al-Maadi Development and Construction, and Misr Reinforced Cement Works companies within the framework of implementing the government offerings plan.</p><p><b>COMI</b> has raised the monthly maximum cap on FX transactions abroad to the equivalent of EGP75k-200k depending on account type, up from EGP25k-175k. Egyptians abroad can now also withdraw the equivalent of EGP3.5k-10.5k from ATMs abroad every month, up from EGP2k-6.5k. COMI<b> </b>also increased the monthly ceiling on FX transactions at home to EGP50k for all account types, up from EGP3.5k-12.5k.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>DOMT</b> (FV: EGP13.42, EW) reported 4Q23 results:</p><p> </p><p>•                  Attributable net profit for the quarter recorded EGP100 million (-2.7% YoY, -2% QoQ), which is the weakest throughout the whole of FY23. FY23 attributable net profit recorded EGP454 million (+71% YoY).</p><p>•                  DOMT BoD proposed cash dividends distribution of EGP0.50/share, implying a payout ratio of 31% and a dividends yield of 3%.</p><p>•                  DOMT is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 7.5x.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian renewables developer Scatec’s planned solar plant to power EGAL&apos;s Nagaa Hammadi industrial complex will be set up with investments of USD1.1 billion. The solar plant will produce 2-GW worth of green power. The developer will finance the project, conduct the required studies, develop the plant, and install the needed equipment.</p><p>Chems</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum targets injecting investments worth USD535 million in Zohr field during the coming fiscal year. Meanwhile, Petrobel targets investing USD614 million during FY24/25 to increase crude oil and gas production rates to 179k BOE per day.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p><br/>The OECD sees that phasing out the country’s broad-based energy subsidies to, eventually, reflect global energy prices is a must, adding that fully phasing out subsidies both for electricity and natural gas would help address inefficiencies in electricity use in manufacturing, transport, and logistics, which account for nearly 40% of domestic power demand.</p><p> </p><p>Sources at the Ministry of Electricity estimated the arrears of foreign companies operating in the sector at more than USD500 million at 2023-end.</p><p> </p><p>Egypt is looking to be re-listed in the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Government Bond Index, following its recent economic reform steps, according to the Minister of Finance.</p><p> </p><p>Minister of Trade and Industry, revealed that Egyptian merchandise exports recorded c.USD6.12 billion during the months of January and February 2024, compared to USD5.7 billion during the same period in 2023. On the other hand, trade deficit during December 2023 recorded USD3.03 billion, compared to USD2.57 billion during the same month of the previous year.</p><p> </p><p>The volume of transactions in the USD interbank market between Egyptian banks amounted to USD2.569 billion during the first 3 days of the flotation decision.</p><p> </p><p>The Holding Company for Construction intends to offer majority shares from Al-Nasr Housing and Development, Al-Maadi Development and Construction, and Misr Reinforced Cement Works companies within the framework of implementing the government offerings plan.</p><p><b>COMI</b> has raised the monthly maximum cap on FX transactions abroad to the equivalent of EGP75k-200k depending on account type, up from EGP25k-175k. Egyptians abroad can now also withdraw the equivalent of EGP3.5k-10.5k from ATMs abroad every month, up from EGP2k-6.5k. COMI<b> </b>also increased the monthly ceiling on FX transactions at home to EGP50k for all account types, up from EGP3.5k-12.5k.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>DOMT</b> (FV: EGP13.42, EW) reported 4Q23 results:</p><p> </p><p>•                  Attributable net profit for the quarter recorded EGP100 million (-2.7% YoY, -2% QoQ), which is the weakest throughout the whole of FY23. FY23 attributable net profit recorded EGP454 million (+71% YoY).</p><p>•                  DOMT BoD proposed cash dividends distribution of EGP0.50/share, implying a payout ratio of 31% and a dividends yield of 3%.</p><p>•                  DOMT is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 7.5x.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian renewables developer Scatec’s planned solar plant to power EGAL&apos;s Nagaa Hammadi industrial complex will be set up with investments of USD1.1 billion. The solar plant will produce 2-GW worth of green power. The developer will finance the project, conduct the required studies, develop the plant, and install the needed equipment.</p><p>Chems</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum targets injecting investments worth USD535 million in Zohr field during the coming fiscal year. Meanwhile, Petrobel targets investing USD614 million during FY24/25 to increase crude oil and gas production rates to 179k BOE per day.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Annual urban inflation skyrocketed to record 35.7% YoY in February, up from 29.8% YoY in January. Monthly urban inflation surged to 11.4% MoM, the highest on our records. Annual core inflation — which excludes volatile items such as food and fuel — rose to 35.1% in February, up from 29% in January. Meanwhile, monthly core inflation surged to 6.1% from 2.2% in January. The World Bank is expected to extend around USD3 bn in financing to Egypt, Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said. Local banks ha...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Annual urban inflation skyrocketed to record 35.7% YoY in February, up from 29.8% YoY in January. Monthly urban inflation surged to 11.4% MoM, the highest on our records.</p><p>Annual core inflation — which excludes volatile items such as food and fuel — rose to 35.1% in February, up from 29% in January. Meanwhile, monthly core inflation surged to 6.1% from 2.2% in January.</p><p>The World Bank is expected to extend around USD3 bn in financing to Egypt, Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said.</p><p>Local banks have bought and sold over USD2.5 bn on the interbank market since the EGP float Wednesday morning.</p><p>Minister of Finance said that it was agreed with the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) that the public treasury would receive no less than 50% of any investment NUCA gets.</p><p>Minister of Finance stated that the total budget deficit rose to 6.7% of GDP during 8MFY23-24, up from 5% in the same period of the previous fiscal year.</p><p>Egyptian customs released basic goods worth USD780 million during the past Thursday and Friday, according to Customs Authority&apos;s head.</p><p>The CBE raised EGP94.4 bn in a nine-month t-bill auction — raising almost 4x its target EGP25 bn. It also sold EGP25 bn worth of three-month t-bills.</p><p>Minister of Finance also said that the government is now targeting a primary surplus of no less than 3.5% for the fiscal year 2024-2025.</p><p>Minister of Finance said that the government’s allocation to fuel subsidies will remain unchanged until the end of the fiscal year even if fuel prices change. </p><p>The Finance Ministry is in talks with the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce to scrap the 11% subsidized loans for industry and agriculture introduced last year in light of the interest rate hikes introduced last week.</p><p>The Finance Ministry will allocate no more than EGP280 bn to public investment in next fiscal year’s budget.</p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP26.26, OW) reported 4Q23 results. Net profit in 4Q23 increased 255.0% y/y and 10.5% q/q to EGP1.0 billion, bringing FY23 net profit up 69.2% y/y to EGP2.8 billion. <em>We raise our ORHD FV from EGP20.38/share to EGP26.26/share as a result of raising the EGP/USD FX rate embedded in our valuation of the residual land in El Gouna.</em></p><p><b>ARAB</b> reported FY23 net profit of EGP99.8 million, compared to FY22 net loss of EGP18.2 million. </p><p>According to local press, QIA has resumed negotiations to acquire <b>ETEL</b>’s stake in Vodafone Egypt. QIA and ETEL are still in negotiations on the size of the stake and are expected to reach an agreement within few weeks. </p><p>The government is studying selling another 10% of its stake in <b>ETEL</b> this year or beginning of 2025, according to local press. </p><p><b>SKPC</b>’s general assembly approved the distribution of cash dividends of EGP1.25/share, implying a dividend yield of 3.7%. The general assembly also approved a stock dividend at a ratio of 1:5.</p><p><b>MOPCO</b>’s general assembly approved the distribution of cash dividends of EGP2/share, implying a dividend yield of 3.2%.</p><p><b>CICH</b>’s 2023 net income expanded 31% y/y to record EGP1.04 bn.</p><p><b>FAIT</b> OGM approved distributing cash dividends of USD0.06/share, equivalent to EGP1.85/share. This implies a payout ratio of 27.8% and a dividend yield of 4.9%.</p><p>SODIC’s securitization subsidiary, SODIC for Securitization, is set to offload all its shares to <b>Beltone Holding</b> after its general assembly approved the decision on Thursday. </p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s micro-finance arm Tanmeyah and Egypt’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) will lend out a combined EGP200 mn to local microenterprises under an agreement inked between the two sides.</p><p><b>RAYA</b> reported 2023 results. Net income stood at EGP441 million in 2023 (+27% YoY). Revenues grew by 53% YoY to record EGP31.3 billion.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Annual urban inflation skyrocketed to record 35.7% YoY in February, up from 29.8% YoY in January. Monthly urban inflation surged to 11.4% MoM, the highest on our records.</p><p>Annual core inflation — which excludes volatile items such as food and fuel — rose to 35.1% in February, up from 29% in January. Meanwhile, monthly core inflation surged to 6.1% from 2.2% in January.</p><p>The World Bank is expected to extend around USD3 bn in financing to Egypt, Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said.</p><p>Local banks have bought and sold over USD2.5 bn on the interbank market since the EGP float Wednesday morning.</p><p>Minister of Finance said that it was agreed with the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) that the public treasury would receive no less than 50% of any investment NUCA gets.</p><p>Minister of Finance stated that the total budget deficit rose to 6.7% of GDP during 8MFY23-24, up from 5% in the same period of the previous fiscal year.</p><p>Egyptian customs released basic goods worth USD780 million during the past Thursday and Friday, according to Customs Authority&apos;s head.</p><p>The CBE raised EGP94.4 bn in a nine-month t-bill auction — raising almost 4x its target EGP25 bn. It also sold EGP25 bn worth of three-month t-bills.</p><p>Minister of Finance also said that the government is now targeting a primary surplus of no less than 3.5% for the fiscal year 2024-2025.</p><p>Minister of Finance said that the government’s allocation to fuel subsidies will remain unchanged until the end of the fiscal year even if fuel prices change. </p><p>The Finance Ministry is in talks with the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce to scrap the 11% subsidized loans for industry and agriculture introduced last year in light of the interest rate hikes introduced last week.</p><p>The Finance Ministry will allocate no more than EGP280 bn to public investment in next fiscal year’s budget.</p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP26.26, OW) reported 4Q23 results. Net profit in 4Q23 increased 255.0% y/y and 10.5% q/q to EGP1.0 billion, bringing FY23 net profit up 69.2% y/y to EGP2.8 billion. <em>We raise our ORHD FV from EGP20.38/share to EGP26.26/share as a result of raising the EGP/USD FX rate embedded in our valuation of the residual land in El Gouna.</em></p><p><b>ARAB</b> reported FY23 net profit of EGP99.8 million, compared to FY22 net loss of EGP18.2 million. </p><p>According to local press, QIA has resumed negotiations to acquire <b>ETEL</b>’s stake in Vodafone Egypt. QIA and ETEL are still in negotiations on the size of the stake and are expected to reach an agreement within few weeks. </p><p>The government is studying selling another 10% of its stake in <b>ETEL</b> this year or beginning of 2025, according to local press. </p><p><b>SKPC</b>’s general assembly approved the distribution of cash dividends of EGP1.25/share, implying a dividend yield of 3.7%. The general assembly also approved a stock dividend at a ratio of 1:5.</p><p><b>MOPCO</b>’s general assembly approved the distribution of cash dividends of EGP2/share, implying a dividend yield of 3.2%.</p><p><b>CICH</b>’s 2023 net income expanded 31% y/y to record EGP1.04 bn.</p><p><b>FAIT</b> OGM approved distributing cash dividends of USD0.06/share, equivalent to EGP1.85/share. This implies a payout ratio of 27.8% and a dividend yield of 4.9%.</p><p>SODIC’s securitization subsidiary, SODIC for Securitization, is set to offload all its shares to <b>Beltone Holding</b> after its general assembly approved the decision on Thursday. </p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s micro-finance arm Tanmeyah and Egypt’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) will lend out a combined EGP200 mn to local microenterprises under an agreement inked between the two sides.</p><p><b>RAYA</b> reported 2023 results. Net income stood at EGP441 million in 2023 (+27% YoY). Revenues grew by 53% YoY to record EGP31.3 billion.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Moody’s Ratings has upgraded Egypt’s credit outlook from negative to positive following the country’s successful acquisition of fresh foreign funds. The Ministry of Finance intends to raise its expectations for interest rates on Treasuries to reach 28.5% in the budget for FY2024-25. The CBE raised EGP87.8 bn in a one-year t-bill auction on Thursday — receiving offers for almost 3x the amount sold. The bills were sold at an interest rate of 32.3%. International investors bought up USD825 mn (c...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Moody’s Ratings has upgraded Egypt’s credit outlook from negative to positive following the country’s successful acquisition of fresh foreign funds.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance intends to raise its expectations for interest rates on Treasuries to reach 28.5% in the budget for FY2024-25.</p><p>The CBE raised EGP87.8 bn in a one-year t-bill auction on Thursday — receiving offers for almost 3x the amount sold. The bills were sold at an interest rate of 32.3%. International investors bought up USD825 mn (c. EGP 40.7 bn) of the EGP 102 bn-worth of bills sold.</p><p>Banks have bought and sold some USD1.9 bn on the interbank market since Wednesday morning, when the central bank unveiled its decision to move to a flexible EGP exchange.</p><p>NBE, Banque Misr, CIB, and the Arab African International Bank (AAIB) were among the banks who have revised their monthly credit card FX spending limits after the CBE instructed banks to gradually lift restrictions on credit card FX transactions.</p><p>The government signaled that it has the will and the ability to clear the backlog of goods in ports stemming from the FX shortage. </p><p>The IMF said that the CBE is committed to use a large portion of the flows from Ras El Hekma deal to rebuild foreign exchange reserves.</p><p>GASC canceled a wheat tender it held last Thursday on high prices, with bid prices rising to between USD226 and USD235 per ton.</p><p>We raise our FV for <b>EFIC </b>to EGP89.00/share with an overweight recommendation. EFIC’s BoD proposed the distribution of EGP7/share in cash dividends from 2023 profits, implying a payout ratio of 73%. <em>EFIC is currently trading at a 2024f PE of 4.7x and EV/EBITDA of 3.4x.</em></p><p><b>MBSC</b> reported 4Q23 and FY23 consolidated financial results, recording a net profit of EGP125.4 million in 4Q23 (-48% YoY, -10% QoQ), bringing FY23 bottom-line to EGP369.1 million reversing last year losses of EGP145.9 million. <em>MBSC is trading at FY24e P/E of 10.8x and EV/EBITDA of 7.8x.</em></p><p>According to local media, The Holding Company for Construction and Development intends to offer an additional stake of <b>HELI</b> on the Egyptian Stock Exchange or to a strategic investor, after completing the company’s development process. The Company received 4 offers for New Heliopolis development.</p><p>Al Ahly CIRA will commence operations at the Saxony Egypt University of Applied Sciences and Technology (SEU) in September after it received the greenlight from the cabinet. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Moody’s Ratings has upgraded Egypt’s credit outlook from negative to positive following the country’s successful acquisition of fresh foreign funds.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance intends to raise its expectations for interest rates on Treasuries to reach 28.5% in the budget for FY2024-25.</p><p>The CBE raised EGP87.8 bn in a one-year t-bill auction on Thursday — receiving offers for almost 3x the amount sold. The bills were sold at an interest rate of 32.3%. International investors bought up USD825 mn (c. EGP 40.7 bn) of the EGP 102 bn-worth of bills sold.</p><p>Banks have bought and sold some USD1.9 bn on the interbank market since Wednesday morning, when the central bank unveiled its decision to move to a flexible EGP exchange.</p><p>NBE, Banque Misr, CIB, and the Arab African International Bank (AAIB) were among the banks who have revised their monthly credit card FX spending limits after the CBE instructed banks to gradually lift restrictions on credit card FX transactions.</p><p>The government signaled that it has the will and the ability to clear the backlog of goods in ports stemming from the FX shortage. </p><p>The IMF said that the CBE is committed to use a large portion of the flows from Ras El Hekma deal to rebuild foreign exchange reserves.</p><p>GASC canceled a wheat tender it held last Thursday on high prices, with bid prices rising to between USD226 and USD235 per ton.</p><p>We raise our FV for <b>EFIC </b>to EGP89.00/share with an overweight recommendation. EFIC’s BoD proposed the distribution of EGP7/share in cash dividends from 2023 profits, implying a payout ratio of 73%. <em>EFIC is currently trading at a 2024f PE of 4.7x and EV/EBITDA of 3.4x.</em></p><p><b>MBSC</b> reported 4Q23 and FY23 consolidated financial results, recording a net profit of EGP125.4 million in 4Q23 (-48% YoY, -10% QoQ), bringing FY23 bottom-line to EGP369.1 million reversing last year losses of EGP145.9 million. <em>MBSC is trading at FY24e P/E of 10.8x and EV/EBITDA of 7.8x.</em></p><p>According to local media, The Holding Company for Construction and Development intends to offer an additional stake of <b>HELI</b> on the Egyptian Stock Exchange or to a strategic investor, after completing the company’s development process. The Company received 4 offers for New Heliopolis development.</p><p>Al Ahly CIRA will commence operations at the Saxony Egypt University of Applied Sciences and Technology (SEU) in September after it received the greenlight from the cabinet. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE decided on Wednesday morning to allow market forces to determine the value of the EGP, while simultaneously raising interest rates by 6%. That is, the overnight deposit rate, the overnight lending rate, and the rate of the main operation were raised by 600bps to 27.25%, 28.25%, and 27.75%, respectively. The EGP formal rate traded at c.49.5 per USD after breaching the EGP50 border. NBE and Banque Misr announced on Wednesday the launch and the amendments of high yield certificates of de...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE decided on Wednesday morning to allow market forces to determine the value of the EGP, while simultaneously raising interest rates by 6%. That is, the overnight deposit rate, the overnight lending rate, and the rate of the main operation were raised by 600bps to 27.25%, 28.25%, and 27.75%, respectively.</p><p>The EGP formal rate traded at c.49.5 per USD after breaching the EGP50 border.</p><p>NBE and Banque Misr announced on Wednesday the launch and the amendments of high yield certificates of deposits (CDs).</p><p>IMF staff and the Egyptian authorities have reached staff level agreement on a set of comprehensive policies and reforms needed to complete the first and second reviews under the Extended Fund Facility arrangement. Staff also considered the authorities’ request for an augmentation of IMF support to Egypt from about USD3 billion to about USD8 billion. Prime Minister said that the agreement will be followed by more funding — in soft loans — from other international partners like the World Bank and EU, that could boost the total funds to USD20 billion.</p><p>Cabinet agreed with the IMF to implement structural reforms that would also include a new framework to slow down infrastructure spending, including projects that have so far operated outside regular budget oversight.</p><p>The CBE has instructed local banks to lift the spending limit on foreign currency credit cards.</p><p>The Cabinet approved launching phase 7 of the initiative to refund the arrears of export subsidies program, owed to exporting companies, up to EGP8 billion.</p><p>A government source revealed that the arrears owed to foreign oil companies declined in the recent period from USD6.5 billion to USD6.25 billion. </p><p>The Central Bank will sell EGP110 billion worth of t-bills between today and Sunday.</p><p>Cabinet has given Nilus Hotel and Commercial Services and Nilus Residential Services approval to build two commercial and residential towers on the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) former headquarters, according to a decision published in the Official Gazette. The two projects, reportedly worth a combined USD5 billion, are due for completion in 2Q28.</p><p><b>FAIT</b> (FV: EGP39.00, EW) released positive 4Q23 consolidated net profit of EGP650 million (-71% y/y, -25% q/q),  bringing FY23 bottom line to EGP4.5 billion (-7% y/y). The stock is currently trading at P/B24 of 0.8x and P/E24 of 7.0x, with ROAE of 12%.</p><p>TAQA Volt, a subsidiary of TAQA Power, the electricity operating arm of <b>TAQA</b> Arabia group, has signed a partnership with Wadi Degla Developments to address the surging demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainable living solutions.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum is increasing fuel injection in the local market by 8-10% during the month of Ramadan. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE decided on Wednesday morning to allow market forces to determine the value of the EGP, while simultaneously raising interest rates by 6%. That is, the overnight deposit rate, the overnight lending rate, and the rate of the main operation were raised by 600bps to 27.25%, 28.25%, and 27.75%, respectively.</p><p>The EGP formal rate traded at c.49.5 per USD after breaching the EGP50 border.</p><p>NBE and Banque Misr announced on Wednesday the launch and the amendments of high yield certificates of deposits (CDs).</p><p>IMF staff and the Egyptian authorities have reached staff level agreement on a set of comprehensive policies and reforms needed to complete the first and second reviews under the Extended Fund Facility arrangement. Staff also considered the authorities’ request for an augmentation of IMF support to Egypt from about USD3 billion to about USD8 billion. Prime Minister said that the agreement will be followed by more funding — in soft loans — from other international partners like the World Bank and EU, that could boost the total funds to USD20 billion.</p><p>Cabinet agreed with the IMF to implement structural reforms that would also include a new framework to slow down infrastructure spending, including projects that have so far operated outside regular budget oversight.</p><p>The CBE has instructed local banks to lift the spending limit on foreign currency credit cards.</p><p>The Cabinet approved launching phase 7 of the initiative to refund the arrears of export subsidies program, owed to exporting companies, up to EGP8 billion.</p><p>A government source revealed that the arrears owed to foreign oil companies declined in the recent period from USD6.5 billion to USD6.25 billion. </p><p>The Central Bank will sell EGP110 billion worth of t-bills between today and Sunday.</p><p>Cabinet has given Nilus Hotel and Commercial Services and Nilus Residential Services approval to build two commercial and residential towers on the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) former headquarters, according to a decision published in the Official Gazette. The two projects, reportedly worth a combined USD5 billion, are due for completion in 2Q28.</p><p><b>FAIT</b> (FV: EGP39.00, EW) released positive 4Q23 consolidated net profit of EGP650 million (-71% y/y, -25% q/q),  bringing FY23 bottom line to EGP4.5 billion (-7% y/y). The stock is currently trading at P/B24 of 0.8x and P/E24 of 7.0x, with ROAE of 12%.</p><p>TAQA Volt, a subsidiary of TAQA Power, the electricity operating arm of <b>TAQA</b> Arabia group, has signed a partnership with Wadi Degla Developments to address the surging demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainable living solutions.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum is increasing fuel injection in the local market by 8-10% during the month of Ramadan. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* CAPMAS is expected to release February inflation data on Sunday, 10th March. We expect annual urban inflation to drop appreciably to c.24% YoY, capitalizing on a particularly accommodative base effect.   A staff delegation from the IMF is reportedly in town. Sources said that a staff-level agreement with Egyptian officials will be signed as early as today.   Net Foreign Liabilities' position of the banking system deteriorated in January to c.USD29.0 bn ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>CAPMAS is expected to release February inflation data on Sunday, 10th March. We expect annual urban inflation to drop appreciably to c.24% YoY, capitalizing on a particularly accommodative base effect.</p><p> </p><p>A staff delegation from the IMF is reportedly in town. Sources said that a staff-level agreement with Egyptian officials will be signed as early as today.</p><p> </p><p>Net Foreign Liabilities&apos; position of the banking system deteriorated in January to c.USD29.0 bn from USD27.2 bn in December, based on CBE data.</p><p> </p><p>Net International Reserves (NIR) inched up marginally in February to USD35.3 billion up from USD35.2 billion in January.</p><p> </p><p>Egypt&apos;s fuel imports in 2M2024 stood at c.USD2 billion, a government official said, adding that petroleum products constituted between 60 and 70% of the import bill with a value of USD1.3 billion, while the rest of the bill went to other types of fuel.</p><p> </p><p><b>OLFI</b> (FV: EGP15.0, OW) reported 4Q23 results: </p><p>4Q23 attributable net profit recorded EGP163 mn (+20% YoY, +70% QoQ). The rise came despite booking enormous FX losses and translation differences of EGP689 mn during the quarter. OLFI is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 7.7x.</p><p> </p><p><b>CNFN</b> (FV:EGP8.45, OW) released positive 4Q23 results:</p><p>•                  Bottom-line recorded EGP261 million (+49% y/y, +111% q/q), bringing FY23 bottom-line to EGP692 million (+36% y/y). </p><p>•                  We downgraded our FV to EGP8.45/share from EGP11.00/share and maintained our Overweight recommendation on an, reflecting the expected risks of higher interest rates, higher provisioning, and unstable macro-conditions. </p><p>•                  CNFN is currently trading at P/B24 of 1.4x and P/E24 of 7.4x.</p><p> </p><p><b>OFH</b> BoD have decided to appoint Prime Capital as an independent financial advisor (IFA) to determine OFH and BINV fair values and communicate them to the shareholders 5 working days before the MTO expires.</p><p> </p><p>According to local media, <b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP73.80, OW) launched its Banan project in Riyadh.</p><p> </p><p>TAQA targets acquiring natural gas filling stations operator in Mozambique before the end of 1H24. The company is allocating USD200-250k for expansions in Mozambique. </p><p> </p><p>The government has awarded 11 concessions to five international energy players to explore for natural gas in the western Mediterranean region. The companies are BP, ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, Chevron, and Shell, while Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund Mubadala will partake via an indirect agreement with one of the primary companies. Exploration is scheduled to start between the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025. This is expected to increase Egypt’s natural gas production capacity by 25% after one year from starting exploration.</p><p> </p><p>Shelf Drilling was awarded a USD51 million, two-year contract extension for an oil rig in the Gulf of Suez with Egypt’s Gemsa Petroleum, according to a statement from Shelf.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>CAPMAS is expected to release February inflation data on Sunday, 10th March. We expect annual urban inflation to drop appreciably to c.24% YoY, capitalizing on a particularly accommodative base effect.</p><p> </p><p>A staff delegation from the IMF is reportedly in town. Sources said that a staff-level agreement with Egyptian officials will be signed as early as today.</p><p> </p><p>Net Foreign Liabilities&apos; position of the banking system deteriorated in January to c.USD29.0 bn from USD27.2 bn in December, based on CBE data.</p><p> </p><p>Net International Reserves (NIR) inched up marginally in February to USD35.3 billion up from USD35.2 billion in January.</p><p> </p><p>Egypt&apos;s fuel imports in 2M2024 stood at c.USD2 billion, a government official said, adding that petroleum products constituted between 60 and 70% of the import bill with a value of USD1.3 billion, while the rest of the bill went to other types of fuel.</p><p> </p><p><b>OLFI</b> (FV: EGP15.0, OW) reported 4Q23 results: </p><p>4Q23 attributable net profit recorded EGP163 mn (+20% YoY, +70% QoQ). The rise came despite booking enormous FX losses and translation differences of EGP689 mn during the quarter. OLFI is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 7.7x.</p><p> </p><p><b>CNFN</b> (FV:EGP8.45, OW) released positive 4Q23 results:</p><p>•                  Bottom-line recorded EGP261 million (+49% y/y, +111% q/q), bringing FY23 bottom-line to EGP692 million (+36% y/y). </p><p>•                  We downgraded our FV to EGP8.45/share from EGP11.00/share and maintained our Overweight recommendation on an, reflecting the expected risks of higher interest rates, higher provisioning, and unstable macro-conditions. </p><p>•                  CNFN is currently trading at P/B24 of 1.4x and P/E24 of 7.4x.</p><p> </p><p><b>OFH</b> BoD have decided to appoint Prime Capital as an independent financial advisor (IFA) to determine OFH and BINV fair values and communicate them to the shareholders 5 working days before the MTO expires.</p><p> </p><p>According to local media, <b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP73.80, OW) launched its Banan project in Riyadh.</p><p> </p><p>TAQA targets acquiring natural gas filling stations operator in Mozambique before the end of 1H24. The company is allocating USD200-250k for expansions in Mozambique. </p><p> </p><p>The government has awarded 11 concessions to five international energy players to explore for natural gas in the western Mediterranean region. The companies are BP, ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, Chevron, and Shell, while Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund Mubadala will partake via an indirect agreement with one of the primary companies. Exploration is scheduled to start between the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025. This is expected to increase Egypt’s natural gas production capacity by 25% after one year from starting exploration.</p><p> </p><p>Shelf Drilling was awarded a USD51 million, two-year contract extension for an oil rig in the Gulf of Suez with Egypt’s Gemsa Petroleum, according to a statement from Shelf.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[President El-Sisi directed the government to expedite the immediate release of goods at the ports, a statement by the Cabinet said.  An unnamed Emirati company has submitted a bid for a 40% stake in state-owned Misr Life Ins., a government official reportedly said.  The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) will fully fund the plan to expand the Suez Canal from its Finance Ministry-approved investment budget to better support two-way traffic, SCA boss said, adding that the expansion will fully be funded...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>President El-Sisi directed the government to expedite the immediate release of goods at the ports, a statement by the Cabinet said.<br/><br/>An unnamed Emirati company has submitted a bid for a 40% stake in state-owned Misr Life Ins., a government official reportedly said.<br/><br/>The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) will fully fund the plan to expand the Suez Canal from its Finance Ministry-approved investment budget to better support two-way traffic, SCA boss said, adding that the expansion will fully be funded in EGP and that will not put additional pressures on the state budget.<br/><br/>Prices of food commodities are expected to fall 20-25% within six weeks as the EGP strengthens against the USD on the back of the FX injection the country has received from the Ras El Hekma sale, Supply Minister was quoted.<br/><br/>Sources at the Customs Authority revealed that the value of goods at ports amounts to USD6.2 billion, including petroleum and non-petroleum goods.<br/><br/>Egypt&apos;s PMI dropped from 48.1 in January to 47.1 in February, the lowest for 11 months, due to a fall in new orders and higher price pressures and supply side challenges.<br/><br/>Banks reportedly suspended granting new financing within the 11% low-interest industry initiative supported by the Ministry of Finance, based on &apos;verbal instructions&apos; from the CBE due to the high cost on the budget.<br/><br/><b>FWRY</b> reported positive 4Q23 results:<br/>•Net profit came in at EGP229 million (+97.3% YoY, +12.4% QoQ), bringing bottom line in 2023 to EGP715 million (+198% YoY). In 2023, bottom line performance was supported by:<br/>oStrong revenue growth (+43.6% YoY),<br/>oMargin expansion (GPM: +3.3pps, EBITDA: +9.6pps),<br/>oHigher interest income (+120% YoY).<br/>•FWRY is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 26.0x.<br/><br/>FWRY has inked a strategic partnership with local e-payments app PayMe to enable Egyptian expats to conduct financial transactions and pay bills, according to local press.<br/><br/><b>FAIT</b> released strong 4Q23 consolidated financial indicators where the bottom-line recorded EGP3.0 billion (+36% y/y, +252% q/q), bringing the FY23 bottom-line to EGP6.9 billion (+43% y/y). The strong performance took place on the back of strong top-line as it recorded EGP2.7 billion (+153% y/y, +100% q/q). <br/><br/><b>SAUD</b> is gearing up to launch a non-bank financial services arm in 4Q24, where it will own an 85% share.<br/><br/><b>MCQE</b>&apos;s board of directors proposed distributing a cash dividend of EGP0.5/share for FY23, implying a payout ratio of 50.6% and a DY of 2.0%.<br/><br/>The Public Enterprise Ministry has reviewed a proposal by a consortium of Italy’s Danieli and Egypt’s Industrial Steel Products Company and the Arab Organization for Industrialization to establish a steel billet complex. The project aims to capitalize on the large repositories of iron ore in Aswan and the Bahariya Oasis.<br/><br/><b>KIMA</b> sold three land plots in Aswan through a public auction at a total value of EGP35 million. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>President El-Sisi directed the government to expedite the immediate release of goods at the ports, a statement by the Cabinet said.<br/><br/>An unnamed Emirati company has submitted a bid for a 40% stake in state-owned Misr Life Ins., a government official reportedly said.<br/><br/>The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) will fully fund the plan to expand the Suez Canal from its Finance Ministry-approved investment budget to better support two-way traffic, SCA boss said, adding that the expansion will fully be funded in EGP and that will not put additional pressures on the state budget.<br/><br/>Prices of food commodities are expected to fall 20-25% within six weeks as the EGP strengthens against the USD on the back of the FX injection the country has received from the Ras El Hekma sale, Supply Minister was quoted.<br/><br/>Sources at the Customs Authority revealed that the value of goods at ports amounts to USD6.2 billion, including petroleum and non-petroleum goods.<br/><br/>Egypt&apos;s PMI dropped from 48.1 in January to 47.1 in February, the lowest for 11 months, due to a fall in new orders and higher price pressures and supply side challenges.<br/><br/>Banks reportedly suspended granting new financing within the 11% low-interest industry initiative supported by the Ministry of Finance, based on &apos;verbal instructions&apos; from the CBE due to the high cost on the budget.<br/><br/><b>FWRY</b> reported positive 4Q23 results:<br/>•Net profit came in at EGP229 million (+97.3% YoY, +12.4% QoQ), bringing bottom line in 2023 to EGP715 million (+198% YoY). In 2023, bottom line performance was supported by:<br/>oStrong revenue growth (+43.6% YoY),<br/>oMargin expansion (GPM: +3.3pps, EBITDA: +9.6pps),<br/>oHigher interest income (+120% YoY).<br/>•FWRY is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 26.0x.<br/><br/>FWRY has inked a strategic partnership with local e-payments app PayMe to enable Egyptian expats to conduct financial transactions and pay bills, according to local press.<br/><br/><b>FAIT</b> released strong 4Q23 consolidated financial indicators where the bottom-line recorded EGP3.0 billion (+36% y/y, +252% q/q), bringing the FY23 bottom-line to EGP6.9 billion (+43% y/y). The strong performance took place on the back of strong top-line as it recorded EGP2.7 billion (+153% y/y, +100% q/q). <br/><br/><b>SAUD</b> is gearing up to launch a non-bank financial services arm in 4Q24, where it will own an 85% share.<br/><br/><b>MCQE</b>&apos;s board of directors proposed distributing a cash dividend of EGP0.5/share for FY23, implying a payout ratio of 50.6% and a DY of 2.0%.<br/><br/>The Public Enterprise Ministry has reviewed a proposal by a consortium of Italy’s Danieli and Egypt’s Industrial Steel Products Company and the Arab Organization for Industrialization to establish a steel billet complex. The project aims to capitalize on the large repositories of iron ore in Aswan and the Bahariya Oasis.<br/><br/><b>KIMA</b> sold three land plots in Aswan through a public auction at a total value of EGP35 million. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Budget deficit increased to 5.9% of GDP, recording EGP789.8 billion during 7M23/24, from 4.4% in 7M22/23. Suez Canal revenues declined by 50.7% during the first two months of 2024. The government has conducted preliminary studies on a project to duplicate the remainder of the Suez Canal to better support two-way traffic. Yields on EGP-denominated one-year bills hit a record high 30.061% during the Central Bank’s latest auction held on Thursday. ETEL (FV: EGP51.00, OW) released 4Q23 results. N...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Budget deficit increased to 5.9% of GDP, recording EGP789.8 billion during 7M23/24, from 4.4% in 7M22/23.</p><p>Suez Canal revenues declined by 50.7% during the first two months of 2024.</p><p>The government has conducted preliminary studies on a project to duplicate the remainder of the Suez Canal to better support two-way traffic.</p><p>Yields on EGP-denominated one-year bills hit a record high 30.061% during the Central Bank’s latest auction held on Thursday.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> (FV: EGP51.00, OW) released 4Q23 results. Net profit came in at EGP2.31 billion in 4Q23 (-23.2% YoY, -5.8% QoQ). During 2023, net profit came in at EGP11.46 billion (+24.9% YoY).  </p><p><b>EFID</b> (FV: EGP40.30, OW) released 4Q23 results. Net profit recorded EGP351 million (+3.4% YoY, -24.5% QoQ). FY23 net profit recorded EGP1,632 million (+59.1% YoY). </p><p><b>POUL</b> (FV: EGP12.76, OW) released 4Q23 results. 4Q23 net profit reached EGP31.5 million (-58.9% YoY, -91.3% QoQ). FY23 net profit recorded EGP1,147 million (+287.8% YoY). </p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) received an offer from <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) to co-develop three land plots amounting to a total of 580 feddans in New Heliopolis. </p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP73.80, OW), through its hospitality arm, Icon, has completed all procedures to acquire a 51% stake with management rights in Legacy Hospitality. </p><p><b>EMFD</b> reported positive 4Q23 results. Net profit in 4Q23 increased 9.6% y/y and 21.7% q/q to EGP1.8 billion, bringing FY23 net profit up 3.8% y/y to EGP6.8 billion.</p><p>AMIC released its figures for January 2024 where auto sales in January fell to their lowest level since April 2023, noting a 40% m-o-m drop to 6.3k units. </p><p><b>EGAL</b> released its preliminary budget figures for FY24/25, targeting net profit after tax of EGP4.3 billion vs. EGP3.7 billion recorded in FY22/23. The budget also includes proposed investments worth EGP1.6 billion for the year. </p><p><b>MCQE</b> reported 4Q23 and FY23 consolidated financial results, recording an attributable net profit of EGP80.7 million in 4Q23, reversing previous quarter net loss of EGP29.7 million, and more than double comparative quarter net profit of EGP34.0 million mainly on healthy operating margins. This brings FY23 bottom-line to EGP94.8 million (-2% YoY). </p><p><b>LCSW</b> released solid 4Q23 financial results. Attributable net profit recorded EGP110.8 million in 4Q23 (+194% YoY, +40.9% QoQ). </p><p><b>ECAP</b> released 4Q23 financials. Net profit of EGP31.4 million in 4Q23 (-6.3% YoY, -55.7% QoQ). In 2023, net profit recorded EGP219.5 million (+28.3% YoY). </p><p><b>EFIC</b> released 4Q23 consolidated results. Net profit increased by 42% YoY (+131% QoQ) to EGP184.7 million in 4Q23. Net income declined by 5% YoY to EGP699.9 million in 2023 mainly due to higher interest expense.</p><p>OPEC+ producers led by Saudi Arabia and Russia yesterday agreed to extend voluntary oil supply cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd).</p><p><b>ISPH </b>released 4Q23 financial results. Net profit dropped by 26.9% YoY and 5.7% QoQ to record EGP39.6 million in 4Q23. Bottom line increased by 23.6% YoY to record EGP213 million in 2023. <em>ISPH is trading at 2024f P/E of 9.8x and EV/EBITDA of 4.8x.</em></p><p><b>ADIB</b> has withdrawn its mandatory tender offer submitted in December to acquire the free-floating share in its subsidiary, Cairo National for Investment and Securities.</p><p><b>CANA</b> BoD approved increasing its authorized capital to EGP10 billion from a current EGP5 billion to support the bank’s future growth plans.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> is currently conducting feasibility studies ahead of its planned launch in Saudi Arabia by 2025 to serve the 3 million Egyptian expats living there. </p><p><b>BINV</b>’s BoD approved a USD3 million investment in subsidiary and fintech platform, Basta Holding for Financial Investments.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Budget deficit increased to 5.9% of GDP, recording EGP789.8 billion during 7M23/24, from 4.4% in 7M22/23.</p><p>Suez Canal revenues declined by 50.7% during the first two months of 2024.</p><p>The government has conducted preliminary studies on a project to duplicate the remainder of the Suez Canal to better support two-way traffic.</p><p>Yields on EGP-denominated one-year bills hit a record high 30.061% during the Central Bank’s latest auction held on Thursday.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> (FV: EGP51.00, OW) released 4Q23 results. Net profit came in at EGP2.31 billion in 4Q23 (-23.2% YoY, -5.8% QoQ). During 2023, net profit came in at EGP11.46 billion (+24.9% YoY).  </p><p><b>EFID</b> (FV: EGP40.30, OW) released 4Q23 results. Net profit recorded EGP351 million (+3.4% YoY, -24.5% QoQ). FY23 net profit recorded EGP1,632 million (+59.1% YoY). </p><p><b>POUL</b> (FV: EGP12.76, OW) released 4Q23 results. 4Q23 net profit reached EGP31.5 million (-58.9% YoY, -91.3% QoQ). FY23 net profit recorded EGP1,147 million (+287.8% YoY). </p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) received an offer from <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) to co-develop three land plots amounting to a total of 580 feddans in New Heliopolis. </p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP73.80, OW), through its hospitality arm, Icon, has completed all procedures to acquire a 51% stake with management rights in Legacy Hospitality. </p><p><b>EMFD</b> reported positive 4Q23 results. Net profit in 4Q23 increased 9.6% y/y and 21.7% q/q to EGP1.8 billion, bringing FY23 net profit up 3.8% y/y to EGP6.8 billion.</p><p>AMIC released its figures for January 2024 where auto sales in January fell to their lowest level since April 2023, noting a 40% m-o-m drop to 6.3k units. </p><p><b>EGAL</b> released its preliminary budget figures for FY24/25, targeting net profit after tax of EGP4.3 billion vs. EGP3.7 billion recorded in FY22/23. The budget also includes proposed investments worth EGP1.6 billion for the year. </p><p><b>MCQE</b> reported 4Q23 and FY23 consolidated financial results, recording an attributable net profit of EGP80.7 million in 4Q23, reversing previous quarter net loss of EGP29.7 million, and more than double comparative quarter net profit of EGP34.0 million mainly on healthy operating margins. This brings FY23 bottom-line to EGP94.8 million (-2% YoY). </p><p><b>LCSW</b> released solid 4Q23 financial results. Attributable net profit recorded EGP110.8 million in 4Q23 (+194% YoY, +40.9% QoQ). </p><p><b>ECAP</b> released 4Q23 financials. Net profit of EGP31.4 million in 4Q23 (-6.3% YoY, -55.7% QoQ). In 2023, net profit recorded EGP219.5 million (+28.3% YoY). </p><p><b>EFIC</b> released 4Q23 consolidated results. Net profit increased by 42% YoY (+131% QoQ) to EGP184.7 million in 4Q23. Net income declined by 5% YoY to EGP699.9 million in 2023 mainly due to higher interest expense.</p><p>OPEC+ producers led by Saudi Arabia and Russia yesterday agreed to extend voluntary oil supply cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd).</p><p><b>ISPH </b>released 4Q23 financial results. Net profit dropped by 26.9% YoY and 5.7% QoQ to record EGP39.6 million in 4Q23. Bottom line increased by 23.6% YoY to record EGP213 million in 2023. <em>ISPH is trading at 2024f P/E of 9.8x and EV/EBITDA of 4.8x.</em></p><p><b>ADIB</b> has withdrawn its mandatory tender offer submitted in December to acquire the free-floating share in its subsidiary, Cairo National for Investment and Securities.</p><p><b>CANA</b> BoD approved increasing its authorized capital to EGP10 billion from a current EGP5 billion to support the bank’s future growth plans.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> is currently conducting feasibility studies ahead of its planned launch in Saudi Arabia by 2025 to serve the 3 million Egyptian expats living there. </p><p><b>BINV</b>’s BoD approved a USD3 million investment in subsidiary and fintech platform, Basta Holding for Financial Investments.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt received an additional USD5 billion as the final part of the first tranche of the USD35 billion Ras El-Hekma deal with the United Arab Emirates on Friday, the Egyptian Cabinet said. Egypt repaid USD-denominated Eurobonds worth USD750 million, which it offered on February 26, 2019, with a coupon of 6.2%. The government received USD520 mn as part of the USD800 mn sale of the seven historic hotels. Fitch Ratings thinks that the agreement will “significantly improve” Egypt’s external financ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt received an additional USD5 billion as the final part of the first tranche of the USD35 billion Ras El-Hekma deal with the United Arab Emirates on Friday, the Egyptian Cabinet said.</p><p>Egypt repaid USD-denominated Eurobonds worth USD750 million, which it offered on February 26, 2019, with a coupon of 6.2%.</p><p>The government received USD520 mn as part of the USD800 mn sale of the seven historic hotels.</p><p>Fitch Ratings thinks that the agreement will “significantly improve” Egypt’s external financing position and its FX liquidity, paving the way for an adjustment of its exchange rate with a limited magnitude.</p><p>US Treasury Secretary said that Egypt is inching closer to finalizing an agreement with the International Monetary Fund.</p><p>The Suez Canal has lost over USD700 mn in revenue since the start of the war on Gaza compared to the same period a year earlier, according to estimates from Bloomberg Intelligence.</p><p>The cabinet approved EUR135 mn in soft financing from the EIB and a EUR30 mn grant from the EU, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>Saudi Arabia’s Al Hokair Group has requested its usufruct contract of the Egyptian Media Production City (EMPC)&apos;s Magic Land to be extended to 2078 from 2058.</p><p><b>GBCO</b> (FV: EGP12.86, OW) released 4Q23 results. <em>GB Corp is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 3.5x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.1x.</em></p><p><b>EFIH </b>(FV: EGP23.50, OW) reported 4Q23 results. BoD proposed distributing EGP0.19 per share (DPO: 28%, DY: 1%). <em>EFIH is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 25.1x and EV/EBITDA of 18.2x.</em></p><p>Basata Holding for Financial Payments and Jordan Kuwait Bank announced the acceptance of their binding offer to acquire a 30% stake in Madfoatkom for Electronic Payment.</p><p>We raised our FV for <b>HDBK </b>from EGP65.00/share to EGP75.00/share and maintain our Overweight recommendation. <em>HDBK is currently trading at 2024 P/E of 4.7x and P/B of 1.4x.</em></p><p><b>CANA</b> released 4Q23 results. We reiterate our Overweight recommendation on CANA on an updated FV of EGP25.00/share. <em>CANA is currently trading at P/E24 of 3.6x and P/B24 of 0.7x on ROAE of 24%.</em></p><p>CBE issued controls that banks must adhere to when financing financial leasing companies. The controls will come into force as of date of issuance on February 29th. </p><p>The Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has submitted a non-binding offer to get the required data on central bank-owned lender United Bank for assessment. The group still has not submitted a final offer.</p><p><b>OFH</b> shareholdershave 30 trading sessions starting today to respond to B Investments’ bid to acquire up to 90% of the company via a share swap.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) received an offer from Mountain View to co-develop 517 feddans in New Heliopolis. </p><p><b>ARCC</b> posted a solid set of consolidated results for 4Q23 and FY23. <em>ARCC is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 10.9x and EV/EBITDA of 5.0x.</em></p><p><b>SCEM</b> has appointed Tamer Ragheb as chairman following the resignation of Mohamed El Kady. The decision is pending general assembly approval. </p><p><b>EFIC</b> released 4Q23 audited standalone results.  EFIC&apos;S BoD is proposing a cash dividend of EGP7/ share, implying a dividend yield of 9%. <em>EFIC is currently trading at 2024e PE of 6.7x and EV/EBITDA of 5.5x.</em></p><p><b>ABUK</b> announced that it will start the maintenance of ABUK 1 factory on 28 April 2024, where the factory will stop production for one month. </p><p><b>PHAR</b> released solid 4Q23 full financials. <em>PHAR is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 8.0x and EV/EBITDA of 5.4x.</em></p><p>According to local media, OLFI announced it will be reducing its white cheese prices by EGP15-30/carton.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt received an additional USD5 billion as the final part of the first tranche of the USD35 billion Ras El-Hekma deal with the United Arab Emirates on Friday, the Egyptian Cabinet said.</p><p>Egypt repaid USD-denominated Eurobonds worth USD750 million, which it offered on February 26, 2019, with a coupon of 6.2%.</p><p>The government received USD520 mn as part of the USD800 mn sale of the seven historic hotels.</p><p>Fitch Ratings thinks that the agreement will “significantly improve” Egypt’s external financing position and its FX liquidity, paving the way for an adjustment of its exchange rate with a limited magnitude.</p><p>US Treasury Secretary said that Egypt is inching closer to finalizing an agreement with the International Monetary Fund.</p><p>The Suez Canal has lost over USD700 mn in revenue since the start of the war on Gaza compared to the same period a year earlier, according to estimates from Bloomberg Intelligence.</p><p>The cabinet approved EUR135 mn in soft financing from the EIB and a EUR30 mn grant from the EU, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>Saudi Arabia’s Al Hokair Group has requested its usufruct contract of the Egyptian Media Production City (EMPC)&apos;s Magic Land to be extended to 2078 from 2058.</p><p><b>GBCO</b> (FV: EGP12.86, OW) released 4Q23 results. <em>GB Corp is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 3.5x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.1x.</em></p><p><b>EFIH </b>(FV: EGP23.50, OW) reported 4Q23 results. BoD proposed distributing EGP0.19 per share (DPO: 28%, DY: 1%). <em>EFIH is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 25.1x and EV/EBITDA of 18.2x.</em></p><p>Basata Holding for Financial Payments and Jordan Kuwait Bank announced the acceptance of their binding offer to acquire a 30% stake in Madfoatkom for Electronic Payment.</p><p>We raised our FV for <b>HDBK </b>from EGP65.00/share to EGP75.00/share and maintain our Overweight recommendation. <em>HDBK is currently trading at 2024 P/E of 4.7x and P/B of 1.4x.</em></p><p><b>CANA</b> released 4Q23 results. We reiterate our Overweight recommendation on CANA on an updated FV of EGP25.00/share. <em>CANA is currently trading at P/E24 of 3.6x and P/B24 of 0.7x on ROAE of 24%.</em></p><p>CBE issued controls that banks must adhere to when financing financial leasing companies. The controls will come into force as of date of issuance on February 29th. </p><p>The Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has submitted a non-binding offer to get the required data on central bank-owned lender United Bank for assessment. The group still has not submitted a final offer.</p><p><b>OFH</b> shareholdershave 30 trading sessions starting today to respond to B Investments’ bid to acquire up to 90% of the company via a share swap.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) received an offer from Mountain View to co-develop 517 feddans in New Heliopolis. </p><p><b>ARCC</b> posted a solid set of consolidated results for 4Q23 and FY23. <em>ARCC is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 10.9x and EV/EBITDA of 5.0x.</em></p><p><b>SCEM</b> has appointed Tamer Ragheb as chairman following the resignation of Mohamed El Kady. The decision is pending general assembly approval. </p><p><b>EFIC</b> released 4Q23 audited standalone results.  EFIC&apos;S BoD is proposing a cash dividend of EGP7/ share, implying a dividend yield of 9%. <em>EFIC is currently trading at 2024e PE of 6.7x and EV/EBITDA of 5.5x.</em></p><p><b>ABUK</b> announced that it will start the maintenance of ABUK 1 factory on 28 April 2024, where the factory will stop production for one month. </p><p><b>PHAR</b> released solid 4Q23 full financials. <em>PHAR is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 8.0x and EV/EBITDA of 5.4x.</em></p><p>According to local media, OLFI announced it will be reducing its white cheese prices by EGP15-30/carton.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The ADQ on Tuesday deposited the first tranche of its USD35 bn Ras El Hekma investment at the CBE,  El Sisi said. Egypt has inked seven MoUs with international and local companies to develop green hydrogen and renewable energy projects worth USD41 bn in the Suez Canal Economic Zone over the next ten years. The Madbouly government is looking into a proposal from Italian industrial manufacturer Danieli to establish a USD4 bn integrated industrial complex for the production of iron and stee...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The ADQ on Tuesday deposited the first tranche of its USD35 bn Ras El Hekma investment at the CBE,  El Sisi said.</p><p>Egypt has inked seven MoUs with international and local companies to develop green hydrogen and renewable energy projects worth USD41 bn in the Suez Canal Economic Zone over the next ten years.</p><p>The Madbouly government is looking into a proposal from Italian industrial manufacturer Danieli to establish a USD4 bn integrated industrial complex for the production of iron and steel products that will create 17k jobs. The project could also attract a further USD2-3 billion in investments for a green hydrogen plant.</p><p>BP&apos;s plans to invest USD1.5 bn in Egypt over the next three to four years, according to Bloomberg. </p><p>Maersk has begun due diligence for the 545-MW Zafarana wind farm as it paves the way to submit a final offer to acquire half of the assets, while the UK-based private equity giant Actis has reportedly wrapped up due diligence on the state-owned 580-MW Gabal El Zeit wind farm.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP73.80, OW) released 4Q23 results. Net profit reached EGP629.3 million in 4Q23 (+106.5% y/y, -44.0% q/q), bringing FY23 net profit up 43.8% y/y to EGP3.3 billion. The Board proposed the distribution of EGP0.218/share cash dividends<em>, implying a DY of 0.3%. We raise our FV from EGP42.95/share to EGP73.80/share as a result of raising our sales projections across our forecast horizon.</em></p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP7.11, OW) released 4Q23 results. Net profit in 4Q23 increased 54.3% y/y and 20.6% q/q to EGP532.2 million, bringing FY23 net profit up 25.9% y/y to EGP1.6 billion. <em>We raise our FV from EGP5.59/share to EGP7.11/share as a result of raising our FY24 sales forecast.</em></p><p>According to local media, <b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP7.11, OW) aims to invest EGP9.5 billion in its projects in FY24 and expects FY24 sales to be similar to the FY23 level of EGP59.5 billion.</p><p>According to local media, <b>OCDI</b> aims to invest EGP10.0 billion in construction activity in its projects in FY24, compared to EGP6.0 billion invested in FY23.</p><p><b>HDBK</b> released a summary of its 4Q23 financial indicators. Standalone bottom line recorded a strong EGP1,612 million (+220% y/y, +15% q/q). Bringing FY23 bottom line to EGP6,031 million (+167% y/y). BoD proposed distributing cash dividends of EGP3.00/share from 2023 net profit with a payout ratio of 26% and DY of 5.5%.</p><p><b>TAQA</b> released 4Q23 unaudited financial indicators posting a 2% YoY decline (-3% QoQ) in net profit to record EGP192 million in 4Q23. Net profit increased by 3% YoY to EGP557 million in 2023. <em>TAQA is currently trading at a 2024f P/E of 35.0x.</em></p><p>US-based ExxonMobil is reportedly looking to start drilling the first of three natural gas exploration wells in the Mediterranean’s North Marakia concession in October, with initial investments of about USD100 million. </p><p><b>ORWE</b> (FV: EGP23.42, OW) released positive 4Q23 results. Attributable net profit recorded EGP443 mn (+40.3% YoY, -25.6% QoQ). FY23 attributable net profit recorded EGP1,742 million (+106.4% YoY). BoD proposed dividends for FY23 of EGP1.25/share with a payout ratio of 48% and a DY of 6%. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The ADQ on Tuesday deposited the first tranche of its USD35 bn Ras El Hekma investment at the CBE,  El Sisi said.</p><p>Egypt has inked seven MoUs with international and local companies to develop green hydrogen and renewable energy projects worth USD41 bn in the Suez Canal Economic Zone over the next ten years.</p><p>The Madbouly government is looking into a proposal from Italian industrial manufacturer Danieli to establish a USD4 bn integrated industrial complex for the production of iron and steel products that will create 17k jobs. The project could also attract a further USD2-3 billion in investments for a green hydrogen plant.</p><p>BP&apos;s plans to invest USD1.5 bn in Egypt over the next three to four years, according to Bloomberg. </p><p>Maersk has begun due diligence for the 545-MW Zafarana wind farm as it paves the way to submit a final offer to acquire half of the assets, while the UK-based private equity giant Actis has reportedly wrapped up due diligence on the state-owned 580-MW Gabal El Zeit wind farm.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP73.80, OW) released 4Q23 results. Net profit reached EGP629.3 million in 4Q23 (+106.5% y/y, -44.0% q/q), bringing FY23 net profit up 43.8% y/y to EGP3.3 billion. The Board proposed the distribution of EGP0.218/share cash dividends<em>, implying a DY of 0.3%. We raise our FV from EGP42.95/share to EGP73.80/share as a result of raising our sales projections across our forecast horizon.</em></p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP7.11, OW) released 4Q23 results. Net profit in 4Q23 increased 54.3% y/y and 20.6% q/q to EGP532.2 million, bringing FY23 net profit up 25.9% y/y to EGP1.6 billion. <em>We raise our FV from EGP5.59/share to EGP7.11/share as a result of raising our FY24 sales forecast.</em></p><p>According to local media, <b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP7.11, OW) aims to invest EGP9.5 billion in its projects in FY24 and expects FY24 sales to be similar to the FY23 level of EGP59.5 billion.</p><p>According to local media, <b>OCDI</b> aims to invest EGP10.0 billion in construction activity in its projects in FY24, compared to EGP6.0 billion invested in FY23.</p><p><b>HDBK</b> released a summary of its 4Q23 financial indicators. Standalone bottom line recorded a strong EGP1,612 million (+220% y/y, +15% q/q). Bringing FY23 bottom line to EGP6,031 million (+167% y/y). BoD proposed distributing cash dividends of EGP3.00/share from 2023 net profit with a payout ratio of 26% and DY of 5.5%.</p><p><b>TAQA</b> released 4Q23 unaudited financial indicators posting a 2% YoY decline (-3% QoQ) in net profit to record EGP192 million in 4Q23. Net profit increased by 3% YoY to EGP557 million in 2023. <em>TAQA is currently trading at a 2024f P/E of 35.0x.</em></p><p>US-based ExxonMobil is reportedly looking to start drilling the first of three natural gas exploration wells in the Mediterranean’s North Marakia concession in October, with initial investments of about USD100 million. </p><p><b>ORWE</b> (FV: EGP23.42, OW) released positive 4Q23 results. Attributable net profit recorded EGP443 mn (+40.3% YoY, -25.6% QoQ). FY23 attributable net profit recorded EGP1,742 million (+106.4% YoY). BoD proposed dividends for FY23 of EGP1.25/share with a payout ratio of 48% and a DY of 6%. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Prime Minister held a meeting to look at offers submitted for Wataneya state-owned fuel retailer. Taqa Arabia is the only firm to have publicly declared interest, and Shell has reportedly also made a bid. The IMF has resolved key issues with Egypt in a review of its previous USD3 bn loan program from the Fund, setting the stage for an augmented financing package “within weeks”. Egypt's 5-year CDS rates sharply declined recording 6.76% on Monday, down from 9.85% on Friday, apparently respondin...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister held a meeting to look at offers submitted for Wataneya state-owned fuel retailer. Taqa Arabia is the only firm to have publicly declared interest, and Shell has reportedly also made a bid.</p><p>The IMF has resolved key issues with Egypt in a review of its previous USD3 bn loan program from the Fund, setting the stage for an augmented financing package “within weeks”.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s 5-year CDS rates sharply declined recording 6.76% on Monday, down from 9.85% on Friday, apparently responding to Ras Al Hekma deal news. Yield on Egypt&apos;s Eurobonds also declined, with yield maturing in June 2025 dropped to about 8% compared with more than 13% two weeks before.</p><p>The Official Gazette published a presidential decree to allocate a plot of state-owned land with an area of 170.8 million square meters in the Matrouh Governorate, to establish the new city of Ras El-Hikma, transferring it from lands owned by the armed forces.</p><p>The Economic Authority for the Golden Triangle, is studying offering the industrial zones in the area to an industrial developer, to be divided and developed according to a detailed plan into different production units.</p><p>Qatar Islamic Bank and Kuwait Finance House have completed their due diligence for United Bank in December. The transaction could reportedly reel in the USD equivalent of EGP22 bn, which is currently worth USD712 mn at official exchange rates.</p><p>The FRA has approved <b>BINV</b>’s MTO to acquire up to 90% of <b>OFH</b> via a share swap (1 BINV share: 56.76 OFH shares). The timeline of the MTO is to be made public before the end of this week.</p><p>Egypt’s financial inclusion rate, the percentage of citizens above the age of 16 who hold bank accounts, mobile wallets, or prepaid cards, jumped to 71% by the end of 2023 from 65% at the end of 2022.  Financial inclusion grew 174% between 2016 and 2023.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP97.02, OW) reduced its local rebar price by EGP7k/ton to EGP46.6k/ton, inclusive of 14% VAT, as of today down from EGP53.5k/ton a week ago. </p><p><b>SUGR</b> (FV: EGP98.0, OW) reported 4Q23 results showing: </p><p>•             4Q23 net profit came in at EGP187 million (+62% YoY, -41% QoQ), backed by reversed provisions for the quarter with the amount of EGP100 million and other income of EGP279 million, helping to reverse the losses recorded on the gross profitability and EBITDA levels. FY23 net profit recorded EGP1,592 million (+87% YoY), slightly below our expectations of EGP1,708 million.</p><p>•             SUGR is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 5.3x.</p><p>&quot;Beyti&quot; for food industries is looking to increase its exports by 57% this year to reach USD55 mn.</p><p><b>EAST</b> is looking to expand its exports destinations to Saudi Arabia, Emirates, and other African countries, as well as increasing their production capacity 20% in 2025.</p><p>Samih Sawiris invested USD100.0 million in <b>ORHD</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP20.38, OW) El Gouna for the establishment of a new hotel and expansion of existing hotels.</p><p><b>AMER</b> reported FY23 net profit of EGP45.9 million, compared to FY22 net loss of EGP101.9 million.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> the owner of 64.28% (directly and indirectly) of National Development and Trade, NDT, (Qalaa’s subsidiary operating in the Cement and related activities fields) announced that NDT has signed settlement agreements with three of its banks in full settlement of debts and agreed with a fourth bank to settle its debt over two years, which will have a positive impact on the company’s financial statements.</p><p>The Supreme Council of Energy has approved the national strategy for green hydrogen. It aims to transform Egypt into a regional hub for green hydrogen production by 2026 and a global hub by 2030.</p><p>Car manufacturers have been contacted by the local banks to reopen LCs for their manufacturing inputs, for the first time since last June</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister held a meeting to look at offers submitted for Wataneya state-owned fuel retailer. Taqa Arabia is the only firm to have publicly declared interest, and Shell has reportedly also made a bid.</p><p>The IMF has resolved key issues with Egypt in a review of its previous USD3 bn loan program from the Fund, setting the stage for an augmented financing package “within weeks”.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s 5-year CDS rates sharply declined recording 6.76% on Monday, down from 9.85% on Friday, apparently responding to Ras Al Hekma deal news. Yield on Egypt&apos;s Eurobonds also declined, with yield maturing in June 2025 dropped to about 8% compared with more than 13% two weeks before.</p><p>The Official Gazette published a presidential decree to allocate a plot of state-owned land with an area of 170.8 million square meters in the Matrouh Governorate, to establish the new city of Ras El-Hikma, transferring it from lands owned by the armed forces.</p><p>The Economic Authority for the Golden Triangle, is studying offering the industrial zones in the area to an industrial developer, to be divided and developed according to a detailed plan into different production units.</p><p>Qatar Islamic Bank and Kuwait Finance House have completed their due diligence for United Bank in December. The transaction could reportedly reel in the USD equivalent of EGP22 bn, which is currently worth USD712 mn at official exchange rates.</p><p>The FRA has approved <b>BINV</b>’s MTO to acquire up to 90% of <b>OFH</b> via a share swap (1 BINV share: 56.76 OFH shares). The timeline of the MTO is to be made public before the end of this week.</p><p>Egypt’s financial inclusion rate, the percentage of citizens above the age of 16 who hold bank accounts, mobile wallets, or prepaid cards, jumped to 71% by the end of 2023 from 65% at the end of 2022.  Financial inclusion grew 174% between 2016 and 2023.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP97.02, OW) reduced its local rebar price by EGP7k/ton to EGP46.6k/ton, inclusive of 14% VAT, as of today down from EGP53.5k/ton a week ago. </p><p><b>SUGR</b> (FV: EGP98.0, OW) reported 4Q23 results showing: </p><p>•             4Q23 net profit came in at EGP187 million (+62% YoY, -41% QoQ), backed by reversed provisions for the quarter with the amount of EGP100 million and other income of EGP279 million, helping to reverse the losses recorded on the gross profitability and EBITDA levels. FY23 net profit recorded EGP1,592 million (+87% YoY), slightly below our expectations of EGP1,708 million.</p><p>•             SUGR is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 5.3x.</p><p>&quot;Beyti&quot; for food industries is looking to increase its exports by 57% this year to reach USD55 mn.</p><p><b>EAST</b> is looking to expand its exports destinations to Saudi Arabia, Emirates, and other African countries, as well as increasing their production capacity 20% in 2025.</p><p>Samih Sawiris invested USD100.0 million in <b>ORHD</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP20.38, OW) El Gouna for the establishment of a new hotel and expansion of existing hotels.</p><p><b>AMER</b> reported FY23 net profit of EGP45.9 million, compared to FY22 net loss of EGP101.9 million.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> the owner of 64.28% (directly and indirectly) of National Development and Trade, NDT, (Qalaa’s subsidiary operating in the Cement and related activities fields) announced that NDT has signed settlement agreements with three of its banks in full settlement of debts and agreed with a fourth bank to settle its debt over two years, which will have a positive impact on the company’s financial statements.</p><p>The Supreme Council of Energy has approved the national strategy for green hydrogen. It aims to transform Egypt into a regional hub for green hydrogen production by 2026 and a global hub by 2030.</p><p>Car manufacturers have been contacted by the local banks to reopen LCs for their manufacturing inputs, for the first time since last June</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government will soon launch an international tender for the management and operation of all the airports in the country, Civil Aviation Minister said. The House gave final approval to an amendment to the 2018 Consumer Protection Law that will see those hoarding key food commodities facing sentences of one year in prison and fines between EGP150k-3 million.  "There are no negotiations regarding a project to develop the Ras Ghamila area in Sharm El Sheikh,” Public Enterprises Ministry ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government will soon launch an international tender for the management and operation of all the airports in the country, Civil Aviation Minister said.</p><p>The House gave final approval to an amendment to the 2018 Consumer Protection Law that will see those hoarding key food commodities facing sentences of one year in prison and fines between EGP150k-3 million. </p><p>&quot;There are no negotiations regarding a project to develop the Ras Ghamila area in Sharm El Sheikh,” Public Enterprises Ministry spokesman said. </p><p>The deadline granted to companies to benefit from investment incentives has been extended until 2029, in addition to allowing all new investment projects or their expansions to enjoy tax incentives on machinery and equipment. </p><p>The CBE directed all banks to prepare a comprehensive assessment of the value of shipments accumulated at the ports which are financed by the “collection documents” mechanism only, provided that the value of these shipments is already in customers’ accounts in EGP. The CBE also requested a detailed report on all pending FX sourcing requests, whether they have been shipped or not yet, for all sectors and all financing mechanisms.</p><p>The General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone is preparing for a global launch of the first phase of a water desalination plant with a production capacity of about 250 thousand cubic meters per day.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s share of the global tourism increased over the past year to 1.2%, compared to its share in 2019, which represented 0.9%.</p><p>The EGX plans to launch its shariah-compliant index in March.</p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) achieved stellar 4Q23 sales of EGP15.0 billion, up 334.5% y/y and 57.4% q/q, bringing FY23 sales to EGP29.9 billion, up 194.3% y/y. Net profit in 4Q23 grew 283.3% y/y and 0.5% q/q to EGP775.9 million, bringing FY23 net profit up 188.8% y/y to EGP2.1 billion. The Board proposed the distribution of EGP0.20/share cash dividends, in line with our expectations, implying a DY of 4.0%.</p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) is considering expanding to North Africa and the Gulf and aims to launch in Saudi Arabia in 1H24. </p><p><b>EAST</b>&apos;s CEO declared that the company&apos;s FX monthly needs range between USD40-50 million. Therefore, the general assembly will gather within the next few days to approve the decision to get USD400 million USD loans as LCs which will be repaid in EGP by the facilitation of the new Emirati partner.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> and Huawei have announced a strategic partnership for the deployment of 5G networks.</p><p>Aman For Financial Services, a subsidiary of <b>RAYA</b>, will start providing installment services in Saudi Arabia in the second half of the year. Aman has already inked an agreement with an unnamed Saudi partner and expects to receive the Saudi Central Bank’s approval next month.</p><p>Qatar Islamic Bank and Kuwait Finance House (KFH) have completed their due diligence of United Bank, which is owned by the CBE, in preparation for one of them to acquire it based on price preference. </p><p><b>CNFN</b> will launch its UAE arm in 3Q24 to Egyptian expats there. Contact is also planning EGP1.5-2 billion worth of securitized bonds that will be issued in March.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> subsidiary and e-payment solutions provider PayTabs has teamed up with consumer finance firm Souhoola to add BNPL options for customers at payment checkouts.</p><p><b>GBCO</b>&apos;s NBFS arm GB Capital has launched GB Capital Sukuk after receiving its sukuk license from the FRA. </p><p><b>AMOC</b> shared an EGX disclosure saying that it has no knowledge of the media-reported planned stake sales by the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s renewable energy production increased by 8% YoY to 6.691 MW during 2023.</p><p>The UAE’s largest fuel retailer Adnoc Distribution plans to ramp up its activity in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, the company said in a statement. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government will soon launch an international tender for the management and operation of all the airports in the country, Civil Aviation Minister said.</p><p>The House gave final approval to an amendment to the 2018 Consumer Protection Law that will see those hoarding key food commodities facing sentences of one year in prison and fines between EGP150k-3 million. </p><p>&quot;There are no negotiations regarding a project to develop the Ras Ghamila area in Sharm El Sheikh,” Public Enterprises Ministry spokesman said. </p><p>The deadline granted to companies to benefit from investment incentives has been extended until 2029, in addition to allowing all new investment projects or their expansions to enjoy tax incentives on machinery and equipment. </p><p>The CBE directed all banks to prepare a comprehensive assessment of the value of shipments accumulated at the ports which are financed by the “collection documents” mechanism only, provided that the value of these shipments is already in customers’ accounts in EGP. The CBE also requested a detailed report on all pending FX sourcing requests, whether they have been shipped or not yet, for all sectors and all financing mechanisms.</p><p>The General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone is preparing for a global launch of the first phase of a water desalination plant with a production capacity of about 250 thousand cubic meters per day.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s share of the global tourism increased over the past year to 1.2%, compared to its share in 2019, which represented 0.9%.</p><p>The EGX plans to launch its shariah-compliant index in March.</p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) achieved stellar 4Q23 sales of EGP15.0 billion, up 334.5% y/y and 57.4% q/q, bringing FY23 sales to EGP29.9 billion, up 194.3% y/y. Net profit in 4Q23 grew 283.3% y/y and 0.5% q/q to EGP775.9 million, bringing FY23 net profit up 188.8% y/y to EGP2.1 billion. The Board proposed the distribution of EGP0.20/share cash dividends, in line with our expectations, implying a DY of 4.0%.</p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) is considering expanding to North Africa and the Gulf and aims to launch in Saudi Arabia in 1H24. </p><p><b>EAST</b>&apos;s CEO declared that the company&apos;s FX monthly needs range between USD40-50 million. Therefore, the general assembly will gather within the next few days to approve the decision to get USD400 million USD loans as LCs which will be repaid in EGP by the facilitation of the new Emirati partner.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> and Huawei have announced a strategic partnership for the deployment of 5G networks.</p><p>Aman For Financial Services, a subsidiary of <b>RAYA</b>, will start providing installment services in Saudi Arabia in the second half of the year. Aman has already inked an agreement with an unnamed Saudi partner and expects to receive the Saudi Central Bank’s approval next month.</p><p>Qatar Islamic Bank and Kuwait Finance House (KFH) have completed their due diligence of United Bank, which is owned by the CBE, in preparation for one of them to acquire it based on price preference. </p><p><b>CNFN</b> will launch its UAE arm in 3Q24 to Egyptian expats there. Contact is also planning EGP1.5-2 billion worth of securitized bonds that will be issued in March.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> subsidiary and e-payment solutions provider PayTabs has teamed up with consumer finance firm Souhoola to add BNPL options for customers at payment checkouts.</p><p><b>GBCO</b>&apos;s NBFS arm GB Capital has launched GB Capital Sukuk after receiving its sukuk license from the FRA. </p><p><b>AMOC</b> shared an EGX disclosure saying that it has no knowledge of the media-reported planned stake sales by the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s renewable energy production increased by 8% YoY to 6.691 MW during 2023.</p><p>The UAE’s largest fuel retailer Adnoc Distribution plans to ramp up its activity in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, the company said in a statement. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The USD35 billion Emirati investment in Egypt is an important step, but it is not linked to the Fund’s discussions with Egypt. These two topics are completely separate, the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia head said. Egypt needs to ramp up private sector activity, rationalize spending, and maintain restrictive monetary policy to help boost economic growth, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said. The OECD sees economic growth falling to 3.2% in the current fis...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The USD35 billion Emirati investment in Egypt is an important step, but it is not linked to the Fund’s discussions with Egypt. These two topics are completely separate, the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia head said.</p><p>Egypt needs to ramp up private sector activity, rationalize spending, and maintain restrictive monetary policy to help boost economic growth, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said.</p><p>The OECD sees economic growth falling to 3.2% in the current fiscal year — from 3.8% in the last fiscal year — as inflation continues to drive down consumption. Growth is set to pick up to hit 4.4% in FY2024-25. </p><p>There could be a decline in the prices of essential commodities before Ramadan, as the release of goods that had been stuck at customs brings down prices, Federation of Chambers of Commerce Secretary-General said.</p><p>The House of Representatives gave the final approval yesterday to amendments that will raise the issuance fee of passports to EGP1k from EGP250. </p><p>The House approved a EUR500 million grant from the European Investment Bank to support the Environment Ministry’s Sustainable Green Industry project, and an EUR80 million grant from Germany to fund the Environment Ministry&apos;s solid waste management program, help create 25 technological schools and centers, and support the Central Bank of Egypt’s financial risk management program.</p><p>The Commodity Exchange has stopped offering and trading the three most prominent strategic commodities: wheat, corn, and sugar about two months ago. The Minister of Supply attributed the reason for the halt to speculation and exaggerated prices for the wheat commodity, which will be offered again when prices stabilize.</p><p><b>EKHO</b> released 4Q23 consolidated financial results. Net profit increased 25% YoY (+18% QoQ) to USD42.62 million in 4Q23. FY23 net profit declined 30% YoY to USD179.18 million<em>. EKHO is currently trading at a 2024e PE of 5.1x and EV/EBITDA of 2.6x. </em></p><p>According to local press press, the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr target selling part or all of their stake of 26% in <b>AMOC</b>.</p><p><b>EXPA</b> (FV: EGP42.00, OW) 4Q23 consolidated bottom line recorded a strong EGP1.1 billion post minority interest (+227% y/y, +7% q/q), bringing FY23 bottom line post minority to EGP3.375 billion (+156% y/y). We raise our FV from EGP32.00/share to EGP42.00/share and maintain our Overweight recommendation on strong financial performance exceeding our expectations. <em>EXPA is currently trading at 1.1x P/B24 and 5.5x P/E24, on RoAE of 22%.</em></p><p>ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC for Electrical Products (EEEP), a subsidiary of <b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP34.96, OW), targets an increase in oil transformers&apos; exports to USD150 million in 2024 up from USD120 million recorded in 2023.<br/><br/>According to local press, Saudi Egyptian Industrial Investment (SEII) plans to invest USD5 million in a new pharma production line, which should kick off operations early next year.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 81.6 | <em>-2.2%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 405 | <em>-5.5%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 406 | -1.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,060 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 960 | 0.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 387 | 1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,138 | -2.8%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,099 | <em>-1.5%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 119 | <em>0.1%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,788 | <em>1.1%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The USD35 billion Emirati investment in Egypt is an important step, but it is not linked to the Fund’s discussions with Egypt. These two topics are completely separate, the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia head said.</p><p>Egypt needs to ramp up private sector activity, rationalize spending, and maintain restrictive monetary policy to help boost economic growth, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said.</p><p>The OECD sees economic growth falling to 3.2% in the current fiscal year — from 3.8% in the last fiscal year — as inflation continues to drive down consumption. Growth is set to pick up to hit 4.4% in FY2024-25. </p><p>There could be a decline in the prices of essential commodities before Ramadan, as the release of goods that had been stuck at customs brings down prices, Federation of Chambers of Commerce Secretary-General said.</p><p>The House of Representatives gave the final approval yesterday to amendments that will raise the issuance fee of passports to EGP1k from EGP250. </p><p>The House approved a EUR500 million grant from the European Investment Bank to support the Environment Ministry’s Sustainable Green Industry project, and an EUR80 million grant from Germany to fund the Environment Ministry&apos;s solid waste management program, help create 25 technological schools and centers, and support the Central Bank of Egypt’s financial risk management program.</p><p>The Commodity Exchange has stopped offering and trading the three most prominent strategic commodities: wheat, corn, and sugar about two months ago. The Minister of Supply attributed the reason for the halt to speculation and exaggerated prices for the wheat commodity, which will be offered again when prices stabilize.</p><p><b>EKHO</b> released 4Q23 consolidated financial results. Net profit increased 25% YoY (+18% QoQ) to USD42.62 million in 4Q23. FY23 net profit declined 30% YoY to USD179.18 million<em>. EKHO is currently trading at a 2024e PE of 5.1x and EV/EBITDA of 2.6x. </em></p><p>According to local press press, the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr target selling part or all of their stake of 26% in <b>AMOC</b>.</p><p><b>EXPA</b> (FV: EGP42.00, OW) 4Q23 consolidated bottom line recorded a strong EGP1.1 billion post minority interest (+227% y/y, +7% q/q), bringing FY23 bottom line post minority to EGP3.375 billion (+156% y/y). We raise our FV from EGP32.00/share to EGP42.00/share and maintain our Overweight recommendation on strong financial performance exceeding our expectations. <em>EXPA is currently trading at 1.1x P/B24 and 5.5x P/E24, on RoAE of 22%.</em></p><p>ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC for Electrical Products (EEEP), a subsidiary of <b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP34.96, OW), targets an increase in oil transformers&apos; exports to USD150 million in 2024 up from USD120 million recorded in 2023.<br/><br/>According to local press, Saudi Egyptian Industrial Investment (SEII) plans to invest USD5 million in a new pharma production line, which should kick off operations early next year.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 81.6 | <em>-2.2%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 405 | <em>-5.5%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 406 | -1.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,060 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 960 | 0.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 387 | 1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,138 | -2.8%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,099 | <em>-1.5%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 119 | <em>0.1%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,788 | <em>1.1%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ras El-Hekma: Potential Addition to TMGH Valuation Is Massive On Friday, the Prime Minister announced a USD35.0 billion investment by ADQ to acquire the development rights for Ras El-Hekma on the North Coast in Egypt. ADQ’s press release mentions TMGH as one of the partners it will work with. In an attempt to preliminarily gauge how much potential value this project could add to our TMGH valuation. We assume TMGH to be brought onboard as a subdeveloper by ADQ to develop a land area of 23.3 mi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Ras El-Hekma: Potential Addition to TMGH Valuation Is Massive</b></p><p>On Friday, the Prime Minister announced a USD35.0 billion investment by ADQ to acquire the development rights for Ras El-Hekma on the North Coast in Egypt. ADQ’s press release mentions TMGH as one of the partners it will work with.</p><ul><li>In an attempt to preliminarily gauge how much potential value this project could add to our TMGH valuation. We assume TMGH to be brought onboard as a subdeveloper by ADQ to develop <b>a land area of 23.3 million sqm</b> (based on unconfirmed media reports).</li><li>We multiply this 23.3 million sqm land area by<b> EGP2,500/sqm</b>  to reach a valuation of EGP58.2 billion, translating into <b>EGP28.19/TMGH share</b>.</li><li>This, in addition to incorporating the seven Legacy hotels (adding around EGP3.12/TMGH share post minority) would take our total TMGH valuation from EGP42.95/share to a total preliminary<b> valuation of around EGP82.95/share</b>.</li><li>We reiterate our <b>Overweight </b>recommendation of TMGH.</li></ul><p>Egypt’s government officially announced the Ras El-Hekma investment deal. The deal size is as big as USD35 billion, which will be divided into two installments:</p><ul><li>The first is in a week’s time, amounting to USD15 billion. This will be in the form of USD10 billion freshly injected, in addition to swapping USD5 billion for a part of the UAE deposits at the CBE.</li><li>The second installment will be two months later, amounting to USD20 billion. Similarly, this will be divided into USD14 billion of fresh USD inflows and a deduction of another USD6 billion of UAE deposits.</li></ul><p>The USD has weakened on the parallel market to something in the EGP49.50 to EGP52.00 range.</p><p>A government official said that the proceeds of the Ras El-Hekma deal will be addressing the import backlog and paying arrears owed to foreign partners as cabinet’s top priorities.</p><p>The IMF staff and Egyptian officials continue to make excellent progress towards finalizing the long-stalled first and second reviews of Egypt’s loan program according to the Fund’s director of communication said. </p><p>The Norwegian company SCATEC plans to establish a new wind power plant in Egypt in the Gabal El-Zeit region on an area of ​​22 square kilometers.</p><p>The government will be pausing rolling blackouts during the holy month of Ramadan — expected to start 11 March — according to a cabinet decision.</p><p>Minister of Finance announced the government’s intention to draft a new income tax law, which will be presented for a dialogue within weeks.</p><p>National Dialogue sessions on the economic axis will kick off on Monday. The sessions will last for four days, with discussions on issues associated with the state’s budget, inflation, social justice, and investments.</p><p><b>Kima</b> released 2Q23/24 unaudited financial indicators. Net profit grew 22% YoY (-53% QoQ) to EGP163 million in 2Q23/24. Net profit declined by 15% YoY to EGP514 million in 1H23/24.<em> Kima is currently trading at a 2023/2024f PE of 11.8x and EV/EBITDA of 6.7x.</em></p><p>Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company (ECHEM) and Alexandria National Refining and Petrochemicals Company (ANRPC) are considering teaming up with an undisclosed local private-sector player to establish a USD380 million sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project with an estimated production capacity of 120k tons a year.</p><p>Energean will announce the results of exploratory drilling at its Orion X1 well in the next two to three weeks.</p><p>TAQA, the Saudi Industrialization and Energy Services Company, is eyeing investment opportunities in Egypt’s offshore oil well services sector to drive its growth targets. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Ras El-Hekma: Potential Addition to TMGH Valuation Is Massive</b></p><p>On Friday, the Prime Minister announced a USD35.0 billion investment by ADQ to acquire the development rights for Ras El-Hekma on the North Coast in Egypt. ADQ’s press release mentions TMGH as one of the partners it will work with.</p><ul><li>In an attempt to preliminarily gauge how much potential value this project could add to our TMGH valuation. We assume TMGH to be brought onboard as a subdeveloper by ADQ to develop <b>a land area of 23.3 million sqm</b> (based on unconfirmed media reports).</li><li>We multiply this 23.3 million sqm land area by<b> EGP2,500/sqm</b>  to reach a valuation of EGP58.2 billion, translating into <b>EGP28.19/TMGH share</b>.</li><li>This, in addition to incorporating the seven Legacy hotels (adding around EGP3.12/TMGH share post minority) would take our total TMGH valuation from EGP42.95/share to a total preliminary<b> valuation of around EGP82.95/share</b>.</li><li>We reiterate our <b>Overweight </b>recommendation of TMGH.</li></ul><p>Egypt’s government officially announced the Ras El-Hekma investment deal. The deal size is as big as USD35 billion, which will be divided into two installments:</p><ul><li>The first is in a week’s time, amounting to USD15 billion. This will be in the form of USD10 billion freshly injected, in addition to swapping USD5 billion for a part of the UAE deposits at the CBE.</li><li>The second installment will be two months later, amounting to USD20 billion. Similarly, this will be divided into USD14 billion of fresh USD inflows and a deduction of another USD6 billion of UAE deposits.</li></ul><p>The USD has weakened on the parallel market to something in the EGP49.50 to EGP52.00 range.</p><p>A government official said that the proceeds of the Ras El-Hekma deal will be addressing the import backlog and paying arrears owed to foreign partners as cabinet’s top priorities.</p><p>The IMF staff and Egyptian officials continue to make excellent progress towards finalizing the long-stalled first and second reviews of Egypt’s loan program according to the Fund’s director of communication said. </p><p>The Norwegian company SCATEC plans to establish a new wind power plant in Egypt in the Gabal El-Zeit region on an area of ​​22 square kilometers.</p><p>The government will be pausing rolling blackouts during the holy month of Ramadan — expected to start 11 March — according to a cabinet decision.</p><p>Minister of Finance announced the government’s intention to draft a new income tax law, which will be presented for a dialogue within weeks.</p><p>National Dialogue sessions on the economic axis will kick off on Monday. The sessions will last for four days, with discussions on issues associated with the state’s budget, inflation, social justice, and investments.</p><p><b>Kima</b> released 2Q23/24 unaudited financial indicators. Net profit grew 22% YoY (-53% QoQ) to EGP163 million in 2Q23/24. Net profit declined by 15% YoY to EGP514 million in 1H23/24.<em> Kima is currently trading at a 2023/2024f PE of 11.8x and EV/EBITDA of 6.7x.</em></p><p>Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company (ECHEM) and Alexandria National Refining and Petrochemicals Company (ANRPC) are considering teaming up with an undisclosed local private-sector player to establish a USD380 million sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project with an estimated production capacity of 120k tons a year.</p><p>Energean will announce the results of exploratory drilling at its Orion X1 well in the next two to three weeks.</p><p>TAQA, the Saudi Industrialization and Energy Services Company, is eyeing investment opportunities in Egypt’s offshore oil well services sector to drive its growth targets. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tourist arrivals in the first 40 days of this year were up 5% from the same period last year, Tourism Minister said. Egypt received a record 14.9 million tourists in 2023.<br/><br/>Egypt&apos;s Trade deficit reached USD3.032 billion during December 2023. Egypt&apos;s trade deficit decreased during 2023 by about USD11.2 billion, recording about USD36.9 billion.<br/><br/>BP is planning to inject at least USD1.5 billion in new investments for development and exploration activities, with the potential of an additional USD5 billion in investments over the coming years.<br/><br/>The International Finance Corporation plans to invest some USD1 billion in Egypt this year, the same amount invested in the country last year.<br/><br/>The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) has inked its USD1.5 billion annual work program with Egypt. The funds, earmarked for EGPC and GASC, will support the state’s energy and commodities purchases.<br/><br/>Saudi Egyptian Company for Medical Laboratories is set to invest some EGP400 million in the Egyptian market this year.<br/><br/>Finance Minister unveiled fresh details on the proposed amendments to the Unified Budget Act, under which the budgets of all 59 of the state’s economic bodies and the state budget will be presented in a new consolidated budget. The move will happen gradually over a five-year period starting FY2024-25. <br/><br/>Suez Canal revenues are down by 40-50%, El Sisi said.<br/><br/>El Sisi calls for low-cost financing to drive Egypt’s green transition as previously pledged by major economies.<br/><br/>The FRA approved the decision of the Egyptian Stock Exchange Board of Directors regarding redividing the stock market into four main markets, instead of two.<br/><br/>EGAL reported 2Q23/24 full financial results with net income surging to EGP1.8 billion during the quarter (+69% YoY, +11% QoQ), bringing 1H23/24 bottom-line to EGP3.4 billion, which is double comparative period earnings of EGP1.7 billion. EGAL is currently trading at FY23/24e P/E of 8.2x. <br/><br/>SAUD (FV: EGP25.00, OW) 4Q23 net profit recorded EGP617 million (+23% y/y, +5% q/q), bringing 2023 bottom-line to EGP2,224 million (+27% y/y). <br/><br/>•We raise our FV from EGP17.00/share to EGP25.00/share and maintain our Overweight recommendation.<br/><br/>•The stock is currently trading at P/E24 of 5.2x, with ROAE of 21%.<br/><br/>ADIB (FV: EGP 70.00, OW) will increase its authorized capital to EGP10 billion, and its paid and issued capital to EGP6 billion, through 1:5 bonus shares, financed from 2023 net profit.<br/><br/>EFG Corp-Solutions, the leasing and factoring arm of HRHO, plans to provide at least EGP10 billion in financing in 2024, up from the EGP8.5 billion provided last year.<br/><br/>The Islamic Corporation for Private Sector Development, has signed a letter of intent with Banque Misr to provide a USD30 million line of credit to finance private sector and SME projects.<br/><br/>Egypt is now aiming to have renewables make up 60% of its energy mix by 2030, according to an Oil Ministry statement, as compared to a previous target of 40%.<br/><br/>The Israeli Energy Ministry has greenlit an agreement that will see Israel increase its gas exports to Egypt from Chevron’s offshore Tamar field starting July 2025. Israel will raise gas exports by an additional 4 billion cubic meters (bcm) annually for the next 11 years which is triple what is currently exported from the field.<br/><br/>The Saudi Industrialization and Energy Services Company (TAQA) is planning to tap into Egypt’s offshore oilfield services sector in 2026. The company, will invest three or four times the amount it invested in 2023 during the current year.<br/><br/>City Lab for Medical Analysis Company obtained the FRA approval to be registered, the FRA also approved trading the company’s shares that were temporarily registered on the stock exchange in the medium and small size companies market. The trading on the company’s stock will begin before th</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Minister of Planning announced that Egypt aims to reach a growth rate of 4.2% in FY2024-25, up from 3% for the current year.</p><p>Egypt Post’s investment arm could invest as much as EGP6 billion throughout the year split between private equity investments and investments in EGX-listed companies.</p><p>Importers are reportedly expecting banks&apos; provision of foreign currency to complete the procedures for opening letters of credit, accelerating the pace of importing new shipments during the coming period. Sources said that the banks they deal with notified them of depositing the value in EGP and opening a letter of credit for it, with promises to provide USD, but did not specify the rate or time.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt is looking into launching three sub-funds for education, agriculture, and healthcare in a bid to bring in more investments into the local market.</p><p>The Ministry of Electricity expects to attract foreign investments in the field of renewable energy amounting to more than USD2.5 billion during 2024 and 2025, specifically in solar and wind energy projects.</p><p>The House’s Legislative and Constitutional Affairs Committee will convene today to discuss amendments to the 2018’s Consumer Protection Law, as the government looks to toughen penalties for withholding strategic food commodities from the market.</p><p>The Institute of International Finance (IFF) forecasts Egypt&apos;s economic growth to slow to 2.8% in the event that the war on Gaza is contained and Red Sea shipping resumes in a couple of months. </p><p>The Governor of the CBE said that about USD100 million will be provided to import oils and dairy, according to the requests of the Ministry of Supply.</p><p>The Minister of Finance revealed that the Cabinet approved a draft law aimed at merging the budgets of 59 economic authorities with the state’s general budget.</p><p>Shalatin Mineral Resources Company increased its gold deliveries to the CBE by 14% in 2023 to about 720 kilograms of gold, worth EGP1.3 billion.</p><p>Public Enterprises Ministry will ink a contract with an Indian company within days to build a solar power plant to supply EGAL with energy in a bid to ramp up the company’s exports to markets seeking products made with a lower carbon footprint. </p><p>A new USD3 billion aluminum factory is in the pipeline in partnership with Emirates Global Aluminum to be located somewhere in northern Egypt with an estimated production capacity of 600k tons.</p><p><b>MOPCO </b>release 4Q23 audited standalone results. Net profit increased 356% YoY to EGP824.3 million in 4Q23. Net profit grew 55.8% YoY in 2023 to EGP5.97 billion. </p><p><b>KIMA</b> is selling four unused land plots in Aswan with a total area of 52,564 sqm. The sale will be through a public auction on 3 March 2024 using closed envelopes. </p><p><b>EKHO</b> has taken an interest in and is open to investing in stakes in companies being offered up by the state asset sale program.</p><p>According to the Minister of Petroleum, Middle East Oil Refinery’s (MIDOR) refinery expansions are planned to start full operations next March with investments worth USD2.7 billion.  </p><p>Chevron’s Tamar gas field in Israel, which also supplies gas to Egypt and Jordan, will increase daily production to 1.6 billion cubic feet per day, from a current 1 billion cubic feet per day.</p><p><b>QNBA</b>&apos;s BoD decided to amend the proposed cash dividend distribution to EGP1.00/share from EGP1.50/share, implying a payout ratio of 13% and DY of 2.6%.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> announced cash dividends of EGP2.40/share, partially paid in USD, and the remaining will be paid in EGP. The EGP coupon amounts to EGP1.94/share.</p><p><b>EGTS</b>’s court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is postponed to 27 April 2024.</p><p><b>ZMID</b> reported FY23 net profit of EGP324.2 million, up 24.2% y/y. <b> </b></p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Minister of Planning announced that Egypt aims to reach a growth rate of 4.2% in FY2024-25, up from 3% for the current year.</p><p>Egypt Post’s investment arm could invest as much as EGP6 billion throughout the year split between private equity investments and investments in EGX-listed companies.</p><p>Importers are reportedly expecting banks&apos; provision of foreign currency to complete the procedures for opening letters of credit, accelerating the pace of importing new shipments during the coming period. Sources said that the banks they deal with notified them of depositing the value in EGP and opening a letter of credit for it, with promises to provide USD, but did not specify the rate or time.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt is looking into launching three sub-funds for education, agriculture, and healthcare in a bid to bring in more investments into the local market.</p><p>The Ministry of Electricity expects to attract foreign investments in the field of renewable energy amounting to more than USD2.5 billion during 2024 and 2025, specifically in solar and wind energy projects.</p><p>The House’s Legislative and Constitutional Affairs Committee will convene today to discuss amendments to the 2018’s Consumer Protection Law, as the government looks to toughen penalties for withholding strategic food commodities from the market.</p><p>The Institute of International Finance (IFF) forecasts Egypt&apos;s economic growth to slow to 2.8% in the event that the war on Gaza is contained and Red Sea shipping resumes in a couple of months. </p><p>The Governor of the CBE said that about USD100 million will be provided to import oils and dairy, according to the requests of the Ministry of Supply.</p><p>The Minister of Finance revealed that the Cabinet approved a draft law aimed at merging the budgets of 59 economic authorities with the state’s general budget.</p><p>Shalatin Mineral Resources Company increased its gold deliveries to the CBE by 14% in 2023 to about 720 kilograms of gold, worth EGP1.3 billion.</p><p>Public Enterprises Ministry will ink a contract with an Indian company within days to build a solar power plant to supply EGAL with energy in a bid to ramp up the company’s exports to markets seeking products made with a lower carbon footprint. </p><p>A new USD3 billion aluminum factory is in the pipeline in partnership with Emirates Global Aluminum to be located somewhere in northern Egypt with an estimated production capacity of 600k tons.</p><p><b>MOPCO </b>release 4Q23 audited standalone results. Net profit increased 356% YoY to EGP824.3 million in 4Q23. Net profit grew 55.8% YoY in 2023 to EGP5.97 billion. </p><p><b>KIMA</b> is selling four unused land plots in Aswan with a total area of 52,564 sqm. The sale will be through a public auction on 3 March 2024 using closed envelopes. </p><p><b>EKHO</b> has taken an interest in and is open to investing in stakes in companies being offered up by the state asset sale program.</p><p>According to the Minister of Petroleum, Middle East Oil Refinery’s (MIDOR) refinery expansions are planned to start full operations next March with investments worth USD2.7 billion.  </p><p>Chevron’s Tamar gas field in Israel, which also supplies gas to Egypt and Jordan, will increase daily production to 1.6 billion cubic feet per day, from a current 1 billion cubic feet per day.</p><p><b>QNBA</b>&apos;s BoD decided to amend the proposed cash dividend distribution to EGP1.00/share from EGP1.50/share, implying a payout ratio of 13% and DY of 2.6%.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> announced cash dividends of EGP2.40/share, partially paid in USD, and the remaining will be paid in EGP. The EGP coupon amounts to EGP1.94/share.</p><p><b>EGTS</b>’s court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is postponed to 27 April 2024.</p><p><b>ZMID</b> reported FY23 net profit of EGP324.2 million, up 24.2% y/y. <b> </b></p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s unemployment rate hit 6.9% in 4Q2023, down from 7.1% in the 3Q2023 and 7.2% in the corresponding quarter of 2022.</p><p>Outstanding balance of foreign investors in Egyptian T-bills increased by about USD400 million in November to USD12.6 billion compared to USD12.2 billion in October.</p><p>Arab countries&apos; debt to Egypt rose to USD48.4 billion at the end of last September, compared to USD46.2 billion at the end of last June. </p><p>Egypt has repaid about USD8.2 billion of debt during 1Q2023-24. The per capita share of external debt rose to USD1,444.5 in September 2023, compared to USD1,360.7 in September 2022.</p><p>Egypt and Brazil inked a protocol aimed at facilitating Brazilian beef, pork, and poultry exports to Egypt by aligning the two countries’ meat inspection systems. </p><p>The Finance Ministry is looking into a package of tax and custom breaks aimed at attracting investors to the new capital’s Central Business District.</p><p>Minister of Trade and Industry said that the Ministry intends to launch a new strategy for the industrial sector in Egypt at the end of this month. </p><p>EAIC will likely kick off operations this year and will initially target investments in the agriculture and trade, before expanding into renewable energy and green hydrogen, Emigration Minister said.</p><p><b>EAST </b>announced on Friday an increase in the prices of all its products. The increase was implemented as of yesterday, Saturday, a step that the company attributed to an increase in raw material costs. </p><p>Adnoc has reportedly withdrawn its bid for a stake in Wataniya, meanwhile <b>Taqa Arabia</b> is the only firm to have publicly declared interest in the bidding. </p><p><b>AMOC</b> released 2Q23/24 financial results. Net profit declined by 18% YoY and increased by 18% QoQ to stand at EGP488 million. In 1H23/24, net income dropped 9% YoY to EGP900 million. AMOC is currently trading at a FY23/24e PE of 5.8x and EV/EBITDA of 3.2x.</p><p>Oil prices rose on Friday triggered by escalating tension in the Middle East and a hotter-than-expected US inflation report. Brent crude was up almost 1% to USD83.53/bbl.</p><p>EGPC issued a tender to import 593k tons of petroleum products to be received in March 2024. Egypt is importing 500k tons of diesel and 93k tons of gasoline.</p><p>According to local media, EDA informed representatives of pharmaceutical companies through the Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industry in the Federation of Industries and the Pharmaceutical Division in the Federation of Chambers of Commerce that studying requests to increase drug prices is subject to the CBE’s decision to float the Egyptian pound completely or partially.</p><p>Vodafone Egypt has received approval from the CBE to raise its stake in Basata Holding for Financial Investments’ subsidiaries Bee and Masary to 20% up from 10%.</p><p><b>DSCW</b> obtained the approval of QNB Al Ahli for a medium-term loan worth USD5 million for a period of 6 years as well as the approval of CIB to grant it a loan worth EGP100 million for a period of 3 years.</p><p><b>SAUD</b> announced studying a plan to start a non-banking financial services subsidiary.</p><p>Banque Misr has launched a new platform called Banque Misr Express to provide Egyptian SMEs with financial and non-financial support.</p>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Foreign investments in treasury bills increased by USD400 million MoM to reach USD12.6 billion in November 2023</p><p>The Internal Trade Development Authority studies offering a number of idle assets and outlets owned by the Minisyry of supply for the private sector to make better use of it. </p><p>ADNOC and BP announced that they have agreed to form a new joint venture (JV) in Egypt.</p><p>New decisions for rationalizing power consumption will be announced during the coming days.</p><p>The Minister of Finance confirmed that neither the economic authorities nor the special funds will be included in the state&apos;s budget. </p><p>Egypt has lost some USD508 million in Suez Canal revenues due to ongoing Red Sea disruptions, according to estimates from Bloomberg Intelligence. </p><p>Global demand for liquefied natural gas is expected to increase by over 50% over the next 15 years on the back of Asia increasingly ditching coal for gas.</p><p>The FRA has authorized three bodies to verify projects that claim to reduce carbon emissions.</p><p><b>ADIB</b> (FV: EGP 70.00, OW) recorded a solid 4Q23 consolidated bottom line post minority of EGP 1,116 million (+84% y/y, -20% q/q). FY23 bottom line reached EGP 4,671 million (+113% y/y). The bank is currently trading at 1.2x P/B24 and 4.5x P/E24.</p><p>The assets of banks operating in Egypt jumped to EGP 15.165 trillion at the end of October an increase of EGP3.7 trillion in 10 months.</p><p><b>CSAG</b> released 2Q23/24 financial results showing net profit of EGP546.7 million, a hike of 139% YoY and 3691% QoQ. This increase is mainly attributed to the jump in investment income by 249.8% YoY and no investment income in 1Q23/24.</p><p>Tobacco distributor Al Mansour International Distribution Company has raised the price of its products between EGP2-10, according to local media. While Japan Tobacco raised their selling prices by EGP7/pack.</p><p>We remind you that <b>EGTS</b>’s next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is, if not further postponed, on 17 February 2024.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Foreign investments in treasury bills increased by USD400 million MoM to reach USD12.6 billion in November 2023</p><p>The Internal Trade Development Authority studies offering a number of idle assets and outlets owned by the Minisyry of supply for the private sector to make better use of it. </p><p>ADNOC and BP announced that they have agreed to form a new joint venture (JV) in Egypt.</p><p>New decisions for rationalizing power consumption will be announced during the coming days.</p><p>The Minister of Finance confirmed that neither the economic authorities nor the special funds will be included in the state&apos;s budget. </p><p>Egypt has lost some USD508 million in Suez Canal revenues due to ongoing Red Sea disruptions, according to estimates from Bloomberg Intelligence. </p><p>Global demand for liquefied natural gas is expected to increase by over 50% over the next 15 years on the back of Asia increasingly ditching coal for gas.</p><p>The FRA has authorized three bodies to verify projects that claim to reduce carbon emissions.</p><p><b>ADIB</b> (FV: EGP 70.00, OW) recorded a solid 4Q23 consolidated bottom line post minority of EGP 1,116 million (+84% y/y, -20% q/q). FY23 bottom line reached EGP 4,671 million (+113% y/y). The bank is currently trading at 1.2x P/B24 and 4.5x P/E24.</p><p>The assets of banks operating in Egypt jumped to EGP 15.165 trillion at the end of October an increase of EGP3.7 trillion in 10 months.</p><p><b>CSAG</b> released 2Q23/24 financial results showing net profit of EGP546.7 million, a hike of 139% YoY and 3691% QoQ. This increase is mainly attributed to the jump in investment income by 249.8% YoY and no investment income in 1Q23/24.</p><p>Tobacco distributor Al Mansour International Distribution Company has raised the price of its products between EGP2-10, according to local media. While Japan Tobacco raised their selling prices by EGP7/pack.</p><p>We remind you that <b>EGTS</b>’s next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is, if not further postponed, on 17 February 2024.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*  Egypt aims to raise some USD6.5 bn through the privatization of state-owned companies and assets by the end of the year, Finance Minister said. A large chunk of the USD6.5 should be raised by June through stake sales of Wataniya, Gabal El Zeit wind farm, Port Said and Damietta Container &amp; Cargo Handling companies, United Bank, and a Siemens-built power plant in Beni Suef. The government decided to establish a higher council for each industrial sector, a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p> Egypt aims to raise some USD6.5 bn through the privatization of state-owned companies and assets by the end of the year, Finance Minister said. A large chunk of the USD6.5 should be raised by June through stake sales of Wataniya, Gabal El Zeit wind farm, Port Said and Damietta Container &amp; Cargo Handling companies, United Bank, and a Siemens-built power plant in Beni Suef.</p><p>The government decided to establish a higher council for each industrial sector, according to the CEO of the General Investment Authority. He added that the Authority is looking forward to attracting USD12 billion in FDI by the end of the current fiscal year.</p><p>Minister of Trade and Industry Ahmed Samir discussed the plan to establish a Turkish industrial zone in Egypt, with the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Turkish city of Bursa. The zone will be similar to the existing industrial zone in the city of Bursa, which specializes in the fields of textiles, cars, aluminum, machinery, equipment and advanced technologies.</p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP20.38, OW) achieved impressive 4Q23 sales of EGP6.4 billion, up 66.1% y/y and 13.9% q/q, bringing FY23 sales up 74.9% y/y to a company record of EGP19.4 billion. We maintain our Overweight recommendation of ORHD based on our FV of EGP20.38/share.</p><p>Amer Group is selling all of its shares in Casual Dining for Tourism Development, the firm that runs and operates Chili’s restaurants in Egypt.</p><p><b>CIEB</b>&apos;s BoD proposed cash dividend distribution of EGP2.47/share, implying a payout ratio of 60% (+15pps higher than our estimates of 45%) and Dividend Yield of 9.2%, pending AGM approval.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s leasing and factoring arm, Corp-Solutions, will provide financing services for investors who want to establish projects in Elsewedy Industrial Development’s Sokhna 360 industrial city.</p><p>Non-banking financial services firm GlobalCorp has issued a EGP1.35 bn securitized bond issuance, which is part of an EGP10 bn securitization program.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> released 2Q23/24 full financials showing:  </p><ul><li>Net profit of EGP1.2 billion in 2Q23/24 (+7.4% YoY, +23.9% QoQ).</li><li>On semi-annual basis, net profit increased by 21.9% YoY to record EGP2.2 billion in 1H23/24.</li><li>ALCN is currently trading at FY23/24 P/E of 18.8x.</li></ul><p><b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP34.96, OW) announced that its sister company, El Sewedy Cables Qatar, has been awarded a letter of award to the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation “Kahramaa”. This contract aims to supply electrical cables with a value exceeding USD327 million for a period of three years.</p><p><b>KIMA</b> sent a release to EGX announcing that the company is still in negotiations with banks over loans to finance the ammonium nitrate project. </p><p>Banque Misr has acquired a 2.2% stake in the EKHO in an EGP963 million transaction.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s Sovereign Fund is looking to cooperate with the India&apos;s Hinduja Group in building a factory to manufacture cars in Egypt with a capacity of 6 thousand units per annum.</p><p>FRA granted Fawry Microfinance the license for SMEs Financing.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p> Egypt aims to raise some USD6.5 bn through the privatization of state-owned companies and assets by the end of the year, Finance Minister said. A large chunk of the USD6.5 should be raised by June through stake sales of Wataniya, Gabal El Zeit wind farm, Port Said and Damietta Container &amp; Cargo Handling companies, United Bank, and a Siemens-built power plant in Beni Suef.</p><p>The government decided to establish a higher council for each industrial sector, according to the CEO of the General Investment Authority. He added that the Authority is looking forward to attracting USD12 billion in FDI by the end of the current fiscal year.</p><p>Minister of Trade and Industry Ahmed Samir discussed the plan to establish a Turkish industrial zone in Egypt, with the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Turkish city of Bursa. The zone will be similar to the existing industrial zone in the city of Bursa, which specializes in the fields of textiles, cars, aluminum, machinery, equipment and advanced technologies.</p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP20.38, OW) achieved impressive 4Q23 sales of EGP6.4 billion, up 66.1% y/y and 13.9% q/q, bringing FY23 sales up 74.9% y/y to a company record of EGP19.4 billion. We maintain our Overweight recommendation of ORHD based on our FV of EGP20.38/share.</p><p>Amer Group is selling all of its shares in Casual Dining for Tourism Development, the firm that runs and operates Chili’s restaurants in Egypt.</p><p><b>CIEB</b>&apos;s BoD proposed cash dividend distribution of EGP2.47/share, implying a payout ratio of 60% (+15pps higher than our estimates of 45%) and Dividend Yield of 9.2%, pending AGM approval.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s leasing and factoring arm, Corp-Solutions, will provide financing services for investors who want to establish projects in Elsewedy Industrial Development’s Sokhna 360 industrial city.</p><p>Non-banking financial services firm GlobalCorp has issued a EGP1.35 bn securitized bond issuance, which is part of an EGP10 bn securitization program.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> released 2Q23/24 full financials showing:  </p><ul><li>Net profit of EGP1.2 billion in 2Q23/24 (+7.4% YoY, +23.9% QoQ).</li><li>On semi-annual basis, net profit increased by 21.9% YoY to record EGP2.2 billion in 1H23/24.</li><li>ALCN is currently trading at FY23/24 P/E of 18.8x.</li></ul><p><b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP34.96, OW) announced that its sister company, El Sewedy Cables Qatar, has been awarded a letter of award to the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation “Kahramaa”. This contract aims to supply electrical cables with a value exceeding USD327 million for a period of three years.</p><p><b>KIMA</b> sent a release to EGX announcing that the company is still in negotiations with banks over loans to finance the ammonium nitrate project. </p><p>Banque Misr has acquired a 2.2% stake in the EKHO in an EGP963 million transaction.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s Sovereign Fund is looking to cooperate with the India&apos;s Hinduja Group in building a factory to manufacture cars in Egypt with a capacity of 6 thousand units per annum.</p><p>FRA granted Fawry Microfinance the license for SMEs Financing.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*  The House approved five bills putting forward the EGP180 billion social protection package announced last week. A delegation led by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly met with IMF to discuss reviews of Egypt’s USD3 billion loan program. Madbouly was joined by CBE Governor Hassan Abdullah, Finance Minister Mohamed Maait, International Cooperation Minister Rania Al Mashat, Planning Minister Hala El Said, and IMF Executive Director Mahmoud Mohieldin. Emirati news age...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b><br/>The House approved five bills putting forward the EGP180 billion social protection package announced last week.</p><p>A delegation led by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly met with IMF to discuss reviews of Egypt’s USD3 billion loan program. Madbouly was joined by CBE Governor Hassan Abdullah, Finance Minister Mohamed Maait, International Cooperation Minister Rania Al Mashat, Planning Minister Hala El Said, and IMF Executive Director Mahmoud Mohieldin.</p><p>Emirati news agency WAM reports that Egypt&apos;s Finance Minister said his ministry is mulling a possible bond sale in the GCC as part of the Ministry&apos;s attempt to diversify the country’s sources of financing.</p><p>Ministry of Finance revised its expectations for the overall budget deficit in FY23/24 to reach 7.65% up from 7%, on expectations of lower revenues and higher interest payments.</p><p><b>COMI</b>&apos;s BoD proposed cash dividend distribution of EGP0.55/share, implying a payout ratio of 5.6% (based on 2023 net profit post minority) and Dividend Yield of 0.7%, which comes in line with last year&apos;s management decision to cut cash dividends payout in order to support the capital base in light of the devaluation risks.</p><p><b>COMI</b> intends to prepare financing of around USD1 billion or its equivalent in local or other foreign currencies to finance the bank’s activities, through issuing financial instruments, supporting loans, deposits, or mixed financial instruments.</p><p>Non-Egyptians are no longer prohibited from owning <b>EXPA</b>’s stock whether they are individuals or companies.</p><p>Contact Pay customers can now pay their installments via e-payments company Al Ahly Momkn, Al Ahly Capital Holding.</p><p>Egyptian banks have reportedly become more wary to provide financing to companies operating in seven sectors that are strongly affected by the foreign currency crisis. The seven sectors include real estate, tourism, fertilizers, animal feed, steel rebar, cement, and ceramics.</p><p><b>KIMA </b>contracted with a number of local banks for two loans, one in local currency worth EGP2 billion and the other in US dollars, worth USD200 million. The money will be used to finance the ammonium nitrate project. Construction works will start in July 2024 and will take three years.</p><p><b>MICH </b>sent a release to EGX announcing signing a contract to establish a new company with a capital of EGP1 billion for the management and operation of a chlorine granules factory with investments of EGP1.3 billion. The new company will be 12% owned by the Holding Company for Chemical Industries, 12% by MICH, and 76% by Cadence Energy.</p><p>Methanex will resume methanol production at full capacity in its factory in Egypt during February. This came after a production stoppage since mid October 2023 due to a mechanical issue that is currently fixed.</p><p><b>CIRA</b> is in the final stages of the feasibility study for Damietta&apos;s higher education branch and will be handing in the papers by next week to acquire the presidential decree to prepare a 2025 launch. </p><p>The Education Ministry issued a circular on Monday prohibiting private and international K-12 schools from collecting tuition fees in foreign currency from Egyptian students</p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b><br/>The House approved five bills putting forward the EGP180 billion social protection package announced last week.</p><p>A delegation led by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly met with IMF to discuss reviews of Egypt’s USD3 billion loan program. Madbouly was joined by CBE Governor Hassan Abdullah, Finance Minister Mohamed Maait, International Cooperation Minister Rania Al Mashat, Planning Minister Hala El Said, and IMF Executive Director Mahmoud Mohieldin.</p><p>Emirati news agency WAM reports that Egypt&apos;s Finance Minister said his ministry is mulling a possible bond sale in the GCC as part of the Ministry&apos;s attempt to diversify the country’s sources of financing.</p><p>Ministry of Finance revised its expectations for the overall budget deficit in FY23/24 to reach 7.65% up from 7%, on expectations of lower revenues and higher interest payments.</p><p><b>COMI</b>&apos;s BoD proposed cash dividend distribution of EGP0.55/share, implying a payout ratio of 5.6% (based on 2023 net profit post minority) and Dividend Yield of 0.7%, which comes in line with last year&apos;s management decision to cut cash dividends payout in order to support the capital base in light of the devaluation risks.</p><p><b>COMI</b> intends to prepare financing of around USD1 billion or its equivalent in local or other foreign currencies to finance the bank’s activities, through issuing financial instruments, supporting loans, deposits, or mixed financial instruments.</p><p>Non-Egyptians are no longer prohibited from owning <b>EXPA</b>’s stock whether they are individuals or companies.</p><p>Contact Pay customers can now pay their installments via e-payments company Al Ahly Momkn, Al Ahly Capital Holding.</p><p>Egyptian banks have reportedly become more wary to provide financing to companies operating in seven sectors that are strongly affected by the foreign currency crisis. The seven sectors include real estate, tourism, fertilizers, animal feed, steel rebar, cement, and ceramics.</p><p><b>KIMA </b>contracted with a number of local banks for two loans, one in local currency worth EGP2 billion and the other in US dollars, worth USD200 million. The money will be used to finance the ammonium nitrate project. Construction works will start in July 2024 and will take three years.</p><p><b>MICH </b>sent a release to EGX announcing signing a contract to establish a new company with a capital of EGP1 billion for the management and operation of a chlorine granules factory with investments of EGP1.3 billion. The new company will be 12% owned by the Holding Company for Chemical Industries, 12% by MICH, and 76% by Cadence Energy.</p><p>Methanex will resume methanol production at full capacity in its factory in Egypt during February. This came after a production stoppage since mid October 2023 due to a mechanical issue that is currently fixed.</p><p><b>CIRA</b> is in the final stages of the feasibility study for Damietta&apos;s higher education branch and will be handing in the papers by next week to acquire the presidential decree to prepare a 2025 launch. </p><p>The Education Ministry issued a circular on Monday prohibiting private and international K-12 schools from collecting tuition fees in foreign currency from Egyptian students</p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The IMF’s first and second reviews of Egypt’s USD3 billion loan program are in their final stages and are expected to be completed in a few short weeks, according to the IMF Managing Director. </p><p>MPs are meeting today to discuss and vote on the EGP180 billion social support package announced last week by the presidency. </p><p>The House will also discuss and vote on a number of agreements that include:</p><ul><li>A EUR500 million grant from the European Investment Bank to support the Environment Ministry&apos;s Sustainable Green Industry project.</li><li>A EUR80 million grant from Germany to support the Environment Ministry&apos;s solid waste management program, build 25 technological schools and centers, and support the central bank’s financial risk management program.</li></ul><p>60% of ships passing through the Suez Canal have diverted to South Africa by circumnavigating Africa. The tonnage passing through the Suez Canal decreased during the first 6 days of February to 12.8 million tons, compared to about 18.9 million tons during the same period in January, a monthly decrease of 32.5%. </p><p>Minister of Finance stated that tax revenue collection rates increased by 42% during the first 7 months of the current fiscal year.</p><p>The New Urban Communities Authority signed an MoU with the UK to form a task force that will support Egypt’s efforts to build sustainable infrastructure and cities.</p><p>Visa signed an MoU with the Egyptian Banks Company (EBC) to introduce new features in a bid to facilitate remittance transfers by Egyptian expats.</p><p><b>COMI</b> (FV: EGP100.00, OW) recorded a strong set of results where 4Q23 net profit post-minority interest recorded EGP7,229 million (-13% q/q, +83% y/y), bringing FY23 bottom line to EGP29,635 million (+84% y/y, and +6% higher than Al Ahly Pharos estimates of of EGP27,903 million). <em>The stock is trading at P/E 2024 of 7.2x and P/B 2024 of 2.2x.</em></p><p>Philip Morris has hiked the price of cigarettes by up to 18%, the company said in a press release yesterday. It also raised the price of its heated cigarettes range by 14%.</p><p><b>EAST</b> is looking to secure USD400 million in credit facilities through local banks to be used as LCs for the company&apos;s suppliers to import the needed raw materials. The company is also looking to secure USD200 million through foreign banks as letters of guarantee.</p><p><b>PHAR </b>announced that its revenues exceeded EGP5 billion in 2023, where initial estimates indicate exports revenues of USD54 million, representing around 30% of Egypt’s pharmaceutical exports to Africa. The company expects EIPICO 3 to begin trial operation in 2Q24. </p><p><b>CPCI </b>released 2Q23/24 financial indicators. Net profit surged by 443.8% YoY and 3.7% QoQ to record EGP61.3 million in 2Q23/24. Net profit recorded EGP120.5 million in 1H23/24 (+141% YoY). <em>CPCI is currently trading at 23/24f P/E of 6.8x and EV/EBITDA of 7.7x.</em></p><p><b>ALCN</b> released 2Q23/24 amended financial indicators. Net income recorded EGP1.2 billion in 2Q23/24 (+7.2% YoY, +23.9% QoQ). Net income recorded EGP2.2 billion in 1H23/24 (+21.9% YoY). <em>ALCN is currently trading at 23/24f P/E of 19.7x and EV/EBITDA of 19.2x.</em></p><p><b>ALCN</b>’s BoD approved FY22/23 dividends of EGP2.4/share, implying payout ratio of 81.5% and dividend yield of 4.1%.</p><p>Regarding <b>HELI</b>’s (FV: EGP18.84, OW) plan to offer 84 residential units in New Heliopolis and Sheraton for sale through auction, the company is holding the auction on 2 March 2024.</p><p>Acwa Power has begun conducting feasibility studies to develop its large-scale, two-phase green hydrogen and ammonia project in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone).</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF’s first and second reviews of Egypt’s USD3 billion loan program are in their final stages and are expected to be completed in a few short weeks, according to the IMF Managing Director. </p><p>MPs are meeting today to discuss and vote on the EGP180 billion social support package announced last week by the presidency. </p><p>The House will also discuss and vote on a number of agreements that include:</p><ul><li>A EUR500 million grant from the European Investment Bank to support the Environment Ministry&apos;s Sustainable Green Industry project.</li><li>A EUR80 million grant from Germany to support the Environment Ministry&apos;s solid waste management program, build 25 technological schools and centers, and support the central bank’s financial risk management program.</li></ul><p>60% of ships passing through the Suez Canal have diverted to South Africa by circumnavigating Africa. The tonnage passing through the Suez Canal decreased during the first 6 days of February to 12.8 million tons, compared to about 18.9 million tons during the same period in January, a monthly decrease of 32.5%. </p><p>Minister of Finance stated that tax revenue collection rates increased by 42% during the first 7 months of the current fiscal year.</p><p>The New Urban Communities Authority signed an MoU with the UK to form a task force that will support Egypt’s efforts to build sustainable infrastructure and cities.</p><p>Visa signed an MoU with the Egyptian Banks Company (EBC) to introduce new features in a bid to facilitate remittance transfers by Egyptian expats.</p><p><b>COMI</b> (FV: EGP100.00, OW) recorded a strong set of results where 4Q23 net profit post-minority interest recorded EGP7,229 million (-13% q/q, +83% y/y), bringing FY23 bottom line to EGP29,635 million (+84% y/y, and +6% higher than Al Ahly Pharos estimates of of EGP27,903 million). <em>The stock is trading at P/E 2024 of 7.2x and P/B 2024 of 2.2x.</em></p><p>Philip Morris has hiked the price of cigarettes by up to 18%, the company said in a press release yesterday. It also raised the price of its heated cigarettes range by 14%.</p><p><b>EAST</b> is looking to secure USD400 million in credit facilities through local banks to be used as LCs for the company&apos;s suppliers to import the needed raw materials. The company is also looking to secure USD200 million through foreign banks as letters of guarantee.</p><p><b>PHAR </b>announced that its revenues exceeded EGP5 billion in 2023, where initial estimates indicate exports revenues of USD54 million, representing around 30% of Egypt’s pharmaceutical exports to Africa. The company expects EIPICO 3 to begin trial operation in 2Q24. </p><p><b>CPCI </b>released 2Q23/24 financial indicators. Net profit surged by 443.8% YoY and 3.7% QoQ to record EGP61.3 million in 2Q23/24. Net profit recorded EGP120.5 million in 1H23/24 (+141% YoY). <em>CPCI is currently trading at 23/24f P/E of 6.8x and EV/EBITDA of 7.7x.</em></p><p><b>ALCN</b> released 2Q23/24 amended financial indicators. Net income recorded EGP1.2 billion in 2Q23/24 (+7.2% YoY, +23.9% QoQ). Net income recorded EGP2.2 billion in 1H23/24 (+21.9% YoY). <em>ALCN is currently trading at 23/24f P/E of 19.7x and EV/EBITDA of 19.2x.</em></p><p><b>ALCN</b>’s BoD approved FY22/23 dividends of EGP2.4/share, implying payout ratio of 81.5% and dividend yield of 4.1%.</p><p>Regarding <b>HELI</b>’s (FV: EGP18.84, OW) plan to offer 84 residential units in New Heliopolis and Sheraton for sale through auction, the company is holding the auction on 2 March 2024.</p><p>Acwa Power has begun conducting feasibility studies to develop its large-scale, two-phase green hydrogen and ammonia project in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone).</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government and TMGH could together retain a 20% stake in the North Coast’s Ras El Hekma.  Annual urban inflation eased in January to reach 29.8% in January from 33.7% in December. Monthly Inflation, however, inched up again in January to 1.6%, compared to 1.4% the month before. Annual core inflation, which excludes volatile items, fell to 29% in January, down from 34.2% in December, Meanwhile, monthly core inflation accelerated to 2.2% from 1.3% in December. Finance Ministry has revi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government and <b>TMGH</b> could together retain a 20% stake in the North Coast’s Ras El Hekma. </p><p>Annual urban inflation eased in January to reach 29.8% in January from 33.7% in December. Monthly Inflation, however, inched up again in January to 1.6%, compared to 1.4% the month before.</p><p>Annual core inflation, which excludes volatile items, fell to 29% in January, down from 34.2% in December, Meanwhile, monthly core inflation accelerated to 2.2% from 1.3% in December.</p><p>Finance Ministry has revised crude price estimates up 6% to USD85 a barrel for the current fiscal year, up from USD80 per barrel originally penciled into the budget.</p><p>The Cabinet greenlit amendments to the Unified Budget Act aimed at improving budget indicators so they are more in line with international standards. </p><p>The Cabinet approved a draft law that would allow the private sector to build, manage, and operate state-run health facilities.</p><p>The Cabinet approved amendments to oil agreements that aim to bring in more investments into the sector. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s CDS rates fell as Egypt makes progress on an agreement with the IMF. </p><p>The CBE directed banks to assess all their accumulated requests for foreign currency needed to import strategic goods, raw materials, and production inputs, as the CBE wants to have a clear vision of the market’s needs for foreign currency in preparation for obtaining financing to manage these accumulated demands.</p><p><b>TMGH</b>’s (FV: EGP42.95, OW) ICON signed the final acquisition contract for a majority equity stake of 51% with full management rights in Legacy Hospitality through a capital increase. <em>We remind you that our EGP42.95/share valuation does not include the acquisition of Legacy Hospitality.</em></p><p>Savers have deposited EGP612 billion into the high-yield CDs introduced last month by the NBE and Banque Misr. </p><p>CBE demanded Egyptian banks to conduct an immediate count of the volume of pending import requests for medicines and medical supplies, especially those held at ports, and give them priority in procurement operations immediately.</p><p><b>RMDA </b>signed partnership contracts to export its products to Vietnam and Sudan and expand its activities in the Gulf countries.</p><p>Dana Gas is planning to reinvest USD58 million of receivables in Egypt to drill more wells and increase production.</p><p>Oil and gas drilling company Ades Holding has received extensions for three of its local offshore jackup rigs. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government and <b>TMGH</b> could together retain a 20% stake in the North Coast’s Ras El Hekma. </p><p>Annual urban inflation eased in January to reach 29.8% in January from 33.7% in December. Monthly Inflation, however, inched up again in January to 1.6%, compared to 1.4% the month before.</p><p>Annual core inflation, which excludes volatile items, fell to 29% in January, down from 34.2% in December, Meanwhile, monthly core inflation accelerated to 2.2% from 1.3% in December.</p><p>Finance Ministry has revised crude price estimates up 6% to USD85 a barrel for the current fiscal year, up from USD80 per barrel originally penciled into the budget.</p><p>The Cabinet greenlit amendments to the Unified Budget Act aimed at improving budget indicators so they are more in line with international standards. </p><p>The Cabinet approved a draft law that would allow the private sector to build, manage, and operate state-run health facilities.</p><p>The Cabinet approved amendments to oil agreements that aim to bring in more investments into the sector. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s CDS rates fell as Egypt makes progress on an agreement with the IMF. </p><p>The CBE directed banks to assess all their accumulated requests for foreign currency needed to import strategic goods, raw materials, and production inputs, as the CBE wants to have a clear vision of the market’s needs for foreign currency in preparation for obtaining financing to manage these accumulated demands.</p><p><b>TMGH</b>’s (FV: EGP42.95, OW) ICON signed the final acquisition contract for a majority equity stake of 51% with full management rights in Legacy Hospitality through a capital increase. <em>We remind you that our EGP42.95/share valuation does not include the acquisition of Legacy Hospitality.</em></p><p>Savers have deposited EGP612 billion into the high-yield CDs introduced last month by the NBE and Banque Misr. </p><p>CBE demanded Egyptian banks to conduct an immediate count of the volume of pending import requests for medicines and medical supplies, especially those held at ports, and give them priority in procurement operations immediately.</p><p><b>RMDA </b>signed partnership contracts to export its products to Vietnam and Sudan and expand its activities in the Gulf countries.</p><p>Dana Gas is planning to reinvest USD58 million of receivables in Egypt to drill more wells and increase production.</p><p>Oil and gas drilling company Ades Holding has received extensions for three of its local offshore jackup rigs. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[President El-Sisi directed the government to take several urgent social measures, including:  Raising all salaries for government employees by 50% at a minimum of EGP1,000 to EGP1,200 to reach EGP6,000.Meanwhile, the social package allocates EGP15 billion for increasing the salaries of doctors, nurses, teachers, and university faculty members.A15% increase in pensions for 13 million citizens at EGP 74 billion.A 15% increase in "Takaful and Karama" pensions at the cost of EGP 5.5 billion ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>President El-Sisi directed the government to take several urgent social measures, including: </p><ul><li>Raising all salaries for government employees by 50% at a minimum of EGP1,000 to EGP1,200 to reach EGP6,000.</li><li>Meanwhile, the social package allocates EGP15 billion for increasing the salaries of doctors, nurses, teachers, and university faculty members.</li><li>A15% increase in pensions for 13 million citizens at EGP 74 billion.</li><li>A 15% increase in &quot;Takaful and Karama&quot; pensions at the cost of EGP 5.5 billion in FY2023/2024.</li></ul><p>GAFI has picked an Emirati consortium to take over the USD22 bn development of a plot of land in the North Coast’s Ras El Hekma.</p><p>The government is closing in on a combined USD12 bn in financing, with the IMF doubling the value of the package it had offered to USD 6bn and other, unnamed “development partners” contributing a further USD6 bn.</p><p>The CBE and the government are studying new measures aiming at mitigating the pressure on the fx.</p><p>The trade deficit narrowed by 23% YoY to USD36.9 bn in 2023.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport plans to launch a global tender to international companies during 2Q2024 in preparation for negotiations with a number of international institutions to provide a soft loan worth USD1 billion to cover the foreign part of the second phase of the fourth line of the metro.</p><p>The SC Economic Zone Authority board approved 5 new projects recently signed by the Authority, with a total investment of about USD335.5 million.</p><p><b>CIEB</b> (FV: EGP33.00, OW) released 4Q23 financial indicators where consolidated bottom-line stood at EGP1,354 mn (+4% q/q, +66% y/y), bringing FY23 bottom line to EGP5,166 million (+114% y/y). <em>CIEB is currently trading at P/E24 of 5.6x (based on bottom line post minority and appropriations), and P/B24 of 1.8x on 2024 bottom line growth of 23% and RoAE of 35%.</em></p><p>Sohoola Consumer Finance Company, Banque Misr subsidiary is negotiating with 9 local banks to obtain financing worth EGP900 million to support its portfolio.</p><p><b>EAST</b> (FV: EGP38.78, OW) released their full standalone financials for 2Q23/24 showing net profit of EGP1.77 billion (-12.4% YoY, +57.8% QoQ), bringing 1H23/24 net profit to EGP2.89 million (-16% YoY). <em>EAST is currently trading at a FY23/24 P/E of 6.1x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.0x.</em></p><p>Six desalination plants will be offered up to the private sector in June. The six plants would be the first phase of the government’s plan to tender 21 plants in total.</p><p>Wathba Petroleum Services Company, 50% owned by <b>CCAP</b>, issued a tender for building six warehouses for the storage and trading of Petroleum products in East Cairo with investments worth USD60 million.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s iron and steel exports surged 65% YoY to USD2.33 billion in 2023. </p><p>Air Arabia is launching three weekly flights between Cairo and Istanbul starting 2 April 2024.</p><p>The FRA intends to grant Fawry Microfinance the license for SMEs Financing within days, according to local press.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>President El-Sisi directed the government to take several urgent social measures, including: </p><ul><li>Raising all salaries for government employees by 50% at a minimum of EGP1,000 to EGP1,200 to reach EGP6,000.</li><li>Meanwhile, the social package allocates EGP15 billion for increasing the salaries of doctors, nurses, teachers, and university faculty members.</li><li>A15% increase in pensions for 13 million citizens at EGP 74 billion.</li><li>A 15% increase in &quot;Takaful and Karama&quot; pensions at the cost of EGP 5.5 billion in FY2023/2024.</li></ul><p>GAFI has picked an Emirati consortium to take over the USD22 bn development of a plot of land in the North Coast’s Ras El Hekma.</p><p>The government is closing in on a combined USD12 bn in financing, with the IMF doubling the value of the package it had offered to USD 6bn and other, unnamed “development partners” contributing a further USD6 bn.</p><p>The CBE and the government are studying new measures aiming at mitigating the pressure on the fx.</p><p>The trade deficit narrowed by 23% YoY to USD36.9 bn in 2023.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport plans to launch a global tender to international companies during 2Q2024 in preparation for negotiations with a number of international institutions to provide a soft loan worth USD1 billion to cover the foreign part of the second phase of the fourth line of the metro.</p><p>The SC Economic Zone Authority board approved 5 new projects recently signed by the Authority, with a total investment of about USD335.5 million.</p><p><b>CIEB</b> (FV: EGP33.00, OW) released 4Q23 financial indicators where consolidated bottom-line stood at EGP1,354 mn (+4% q/q, +66% y/y), bringing FY23 bottom line to EGP5,166 million (+114% y/y). <em>CIEB is currently trading at P/E24 of 5.6x (based on bottom line post minority and appropriations), and P/B24 of 1.8x on 2024 bottom line growth of 23% and RoAE of 35%.</em></p><p>Sohoola Consumer Finance Company, Banque Misr subsidiary is negotiating with 9 local banks to obtain financing worth EGP900 million to support its portfolio.</p><p><b>EAST</b> (FV: EGP38.78, OW) released their full standalone financials for 2Q23/24 showing net profit of EGP1.77 billion (-12.4% YoY, +57.8% QoQ), bringing 1H23/24 net profit to EGP2.89 million (-16% YoY). <em>EAST is currently trading at a FY23/24 P/E of 6.1x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.0x.</em></p><p>Six desalination plants will be offered up to the private sector in June. The six plants would be the first phase of the government’s plan to tender 21 plants in total.</p><p>Wathba Petroleum Services Company, 50% owned by <b>CCAP</b>, issued a tender for building six warehouses for the storage and trading of Petroleum products in East Cairo with investments worth USD60 million.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s iron and steel exports surged 65% YoY to USD2.33 billion in 2023. </p><p>Air Arabia is launching three weekly flights between Cairo and Istanbul starting 2 April 2024.</p><p>The FRA intends to grant Fawry Microfinance the license for SMEs Financing within days, according to local press.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*  Planning Minister and Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) Chair Hala El Said said that investors have 48 hours to submit their final bids for Wataniya. The government will finalize the 580-MW Gabal El Zeit wind farm stake sale before the end of March. The government is studying increasing the number of floors allowed for hotel buildings to expand the number of hotel rooms and units. The government's plan is to increase the number of tourists to 30 million by 2028. Thu...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b><br/>Planning Minister and Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) Chair Hala El Said said that investors have 48 hours to submit their final bids for Wataniya.</p><p>The government will finalize the 580-MW Gabal El Zeit wind farm stake sale before the end of March.</p><p>The government is studying increasing the number of floors allowed for hotel buildings to expand the number of hotel rooms and units. The government&apos;s plan is to increase the number of tourists to 30 million by 2028. Thus, it needs to increase the number of hotel rooms from 220k currently to 400k rooms.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance is planning to increase the tax exemption limit on intercompany transactions from EGP8 million to EGP50 million. </p><p>Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO) targets investing USD586 million during FY24/25 and to increase its daily production rate from 66k bbl to 72k bbl of crude oil per day. The company plans to dig 12 wells.</p><p>HSBC Bank Egypt has signed an agreement with GAFI to attract more foreign direct investments to Egypt.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP42.95, OW) achieved FY23 sales of EGP140.0 billion, up 321.7% y/y. It is not clear if this EGP140.0 billion figure includes sales made for non-TMGH entities for which TMGH receives commissions.</p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP20.38, OW) achieved FY23 sales of EGP18.6 billion, up 67.4% y/y.</p><p><b>OCDI</b> (FV: EGP37.56, OW) reported solid 4Q23 sales of EGP10.5 billion, up 10.2% y/y and down 10.1% q/q, bringing FY23 sales up 42.1% y/y to EGP30.3 billion. Sales exceeded our FY23 sales expectation of EGP24.8 billion. Our EGP37.56/share valuation conservatively assumes a FY24 sales projection of EGP27.3 billion, which, in light of actual FY23 sales of EGP30.3 billion, we expect to be exceeded, especially since we generally expect real estate sales to grow y/y in FY24, fueled by the current macro environment prompting people to resort to real estate as a store of wealth. We maintain our Overweight recommendation of OCDI based on our FV of EGP37.56/share.</p><p><b>EMFD</b> (FV: EGP5.66, OW) achieved FY23 sales of EGP30.2 billion, up 67.2% y/y.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) plans to invest EGP3.0-4.0 billion in New Heliopolis over the next five years.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> released 4Q23 unaudited standalone results posting an increase of 77% YoY (+982% QoQ) in net profit to EGP347.9 million. So that FY23 net income increased by 19% YoY to EGP582 million. EFIC is currently trading at 2024e PE of 6.1x.</p><p><b>SKPC</b>&apos;s BoD approved a cash dividend distribution of EGP1/share, implying a dividend yield of 2.7%. In addition, it will distribute bonus shares at a ratio of 1:5. The BoD also approved the payment of USD180k towards the capital increase of the Egyptian Bioethanol Company, increasing the company&apos;s share to USD3.18 million which is 7.5% of the total issued capital.</p><p>German conglomerate ThyssenKrupp will help revamp state-owned Delta Fertilizers and restart operations at its ammonia and urea factories under an agreement inked between the two. The plan is to boost production at both factories to their full capacity of 1.4k tons a day.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP233.65, OW) declared an interim cash dividend of USD0.19/share (EGP5.88/share) for 9M23. Distribution date is February 22, 2024. Record date is February 15, 2024. This implies a dividend yield of 3.0% and payout ratio of 18.2%. Shareholders on the EGX will be paid in EGP at the USD/EGP exchange rate announced by the CBE on February 5, 2024.</p><p>Contact Financial Holding is considering launching its operations in the UAE, mainly to serve Egyptian expats there.</p><p>Samsung wants to increase its annual exports of locally made electronic devices, that currently amount to USD 700 mn, by 50% in the coming period.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b><br/>Planning Minister and Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) Chair Hala El Said said that investors have 48 hours to submit their final bids for Wataniya.</p><p>The government will finalize the 580-MW Gabal El Zeit wind farm stake sale before the end of March.</p><p>The government is studying increasing the number of floors allowed for hotel buildings to expand the number of hotel rooms and units. The government&apos;s plan is to increase the number of tourists to 30 million by 2028. Thus, it needs to increase the number of hotel rooms from 220k currently to 400k rooms.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance is planning to increase the tax exemption limit on intercompany transactions from EGP8 million to EGP50 million. </p><p>Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO) targets investing USD586 million during FY24/25 and to increase its daily production rate from 66k bbl to 72k bbl of crude oil per day. The company plans to dig 12 wells.</p><p>HSBC Bank Egypt has signed an agreement with GAFI to attract more foreign direct investments to Egypt.</p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP42.95, OW) achieved FY23 sales of EGP140.0 billion, up 321.7% y/y. It is not clear if this EGP140.0 billion figure includes sales made for non-TMGH entities for which TMGH receives commissions.</p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP20.38, OW) achieved FY23 sales of EGP18.6 billion, up 67.4% y/y.</p><p><b>OCDI</b> (FV: EGP37.56, OW) reported solid 4Q23 sales of EGP10.5 billion, up 10.2% y/y and down 10.1% q/q, bringing FY23 sales up 42.1% y/y to EGP30.3 billion. Sales exceeded our FY23 sales expectation of EGP24.8 billion. Our EGP37.56/share valuation conservatively assumes a FY24 sales projection of EGP27.3 billion, which, in light of actual FY23 sales of EGP30.3 billion, we expect to be exceeded, especially since we generally expect real estate sales to grow y/y in FY24, fueled by the current macro environment prompting people to resort to real estate as a store of wealth. We maintain our Overweight recommendation of OCDI based on our FV of EGP37.56/share.</p><p><b>EMFD</b> (FV: EGP5.66, OW) achieved FY23 sales of EGP30.2 billion, up 67.2% y/y.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) plans to invest EGP3.0-4.0 billion in New Heliopolis over the next five years.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> released 4Q23 unaudited standalone results posting an increase of 77% YoY (+982% QoQ) in net profit to EGP347.9 million. So that FY23 net income increased by 19% YoY to EGP582 million. EFIC is currently trading at 2024e PE of 6.1x.</p><p><b>SKPC</b>&apos;s BoD approved a cash dividend distribution of EGP1/share, implying a dividend yield of 2.7%. In addition, it will distribute bonus shares at a ratio of 1:5. The BoD also approved the payment of USD180k towards the capital increase of the Egyptian Bioethanol Company, increasing the company&apos;s share to USD3.18 million which is 7.5% of the total issued capital.</p><p>German conglomerate ThyssenKrupp will help revamp state-owned Delta Fertilizers and restart operations at its ammonia and urea factories under an agreement inked between the two. The plan is to boost production at both factories to their full capacity of 1.4k tons a day.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP233.65, OW) declared an interim cash dividend of USD0.19/share (EGP5.88/share) for 9M23. Distribution date is February 22, 2024. Record date is February 15, 2024. This implies a dividend yield of 3.0% and payout ratio of 18.2%. Shareholders on the EGX will be paid in EGP at the USD/EGP exchange rate announced by the CBE on February 5, 2024.</p><p>Contact Financial Holding is considering launching its operations in the UAE, mainly to serve Egyptian expats there.</p><p>Samsung wants to increase its annual exports of locally made electronic devices, that currently amount to USD 700 mn, by 50% in the coming period.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* What are the key conclusions from the different exchange rate scenarios that the market can possibly think of and their impact on FVs?  ORHD, EKHOA, AMOC, ESRS, ORAS, SUGR, and SWDY's current market prices do not reflect the expected movements in the exchange rate as much as other stocks have demonstrated. They still possess an upside from the current prices, even if we are talking about an exchange rate of EGP40-45/USD in 2024.MFPC, EGCH, EGAL, ALCN, DSCW, ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p><b>What are the key conclusions from the different exchange rate scenarios that the market can possibly think of and their impact on FVs? </b></p><ul><li><b>ORHD, EKHOA, AMOC, ESRS, ORAS, SUGR, and SWDY&apos;s </b>current market prices do not reflect the expected movements in the exchange rate as much as other stocks have demonstrated. They still possess an upside from the current prices, even if we are talking about an exchange rate of EGP40-45/USD in 2024.</li><li><em>MFPC, EGCH, EGAL, ALCN, DSCW, and ABUK are overplayed at current prices.</em></li><li>Banks still offer a great opportunity, with a high focus on <b>ADIB, QNBA, </b>and <b>HDBK</b>.</li><li><b>ORHD </b>and <b>PHDC </b>are more attractive than their peers at current prices.      </li></ul><p> </p><p>Net International Reserves were almost flat in January at USD35.25 billion compared to USD35.22 billion in December. <br/><br/></p><p>Egypt&apos;s trade deficit increased by 5% YoY during November 2023, recording USD3.07 billion, compared to USD2.92 billion for the same month of the previous year. This is due to the decline in exports by 20.6% last November, reaching USD3.21 billion.<br/><br/></p><p>OECD has revised upwards its 2024 world growth forecast to 2.9% from November’s 2.7% forecast.<br/><br/></p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt has sold USD1 billion of USD-denominated one-year t-bills at an average yield of 5.149%.<br/><br/></p><p>Regarding news on <b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP42.95, OW) potentially acquiring 5,540 feddans on the North Coast, the company disclosed that the project is among many projects the company is studying.<br/><br/></p><p>Regarding <b>HEL</b>I&apos;s (FV: EGP18.84, OW) co-development agreement on 865 feddans in New Heliopolis with Middle East for Investment and Touristic Development, HELI is to receive EGP150.0 million in addition to EGP130.0 million within two weeks upon submitting the land to Middle East for Investment and Touristic Development. There is also a possibility that the co-development could cover an additional 1,070 feddans in New Heliopolis.<br/><br/></p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) Board approved offering 84 residential units in New Heliopolis and Sheraton for sale through auction. The Board also preliminarily approved an updated protocol agreement with the Holding Company for Cotton, Spinning, and Weaving regarding purchasing its 52k sqm land plot in Mansoura after conducting a final valuation of the land plot.</p><p> </p><p><b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP97.02, OW) reduced its rebar price by EGP5,360/ton to EGP49,920/ton as of yesterday, 5 February 2024, on relatively stronger local currency.</p><p> </p><p><b>ETEL</b> and Hungarian telecom company 4iG have formed a JV to build a subsea cable between Albania and Egypt. The move follows an MoU for the same project inked by the two parties in October.</p><p> </p><p>AMIC released its report for December 2023, showing the highest personal cars monthly sales for 2023 with 8.7 thousand units, also the highest since August 2022. December sales came 5.8% higher MoM and 51.6% higher YoY. FY23 sales reached 69.2 thousand units, with a YoY decline of 48%.Technical</p><p><br/> <br/> <br/> </p><p> | <b>Dalia Bonna</b><br/> | <b>Assistant VP</b><br/> | Research Department<br/> | Securities Brokerage | <br/> | 7 Abu El Feda Street, Zamalek, Cairo, 11211 Egypt | T: +20227393670 | Ext:127 M: +201223939571 <a href='http://www.pharoslive.com'>www.pharoslive.com</a><br/> | </p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p><b>What are the key conclusions from the different exchange rate scenarios that the market can possibly think of and their impact on FVs? </b></p><ul><li><b>ORHD, EKHOA, AMOC, ESRS, ORAS, SUGR, and SWDY&apos;s </b>current market prices do not reflect the expected movements in the exchange rate as much as other stocks have demonstrated. They still possess an upside from the current prices, even if we are talking about an exchange rate of EGP40-45/USD in 2024.</li><li><em>MFPC, EGCH, EGAL, ALCN, DSCW, and ABUK are overplayed at current prices.</em></li><li>Banks still offer a great opportunity, with a high focus on <b>ADIB, QNBA, </b>and <b>HDBK</b>.</li><li><b>ORHD </b>and <b>PHDC </b>are more attractive than their peers at current prices.      </li></ul><p> </p><p>Net International Reserves were almost flat in January at USD35.25 billion compared to USD35.22 billion in December. <br/><br/></p><p>Egypt&apos;s trade deficit increased by 5% YoY during November 2023, recording USD3.07 billion, compared to USD2.92 billion for the same month of the previous year. This is due to the decline in exports by 20.6% last November, reaching USD3.21 billion.<br/><br/></p><p>OECD has revised upwards its 2024 world growth forecast to 2.9% from November’s 2.7% forecast.<br/><br/></p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt has sold USD1 billion of USD-denominated one-year t-bills at an average yield of 5.149%.<br/><br/></p><p>Regarding news on <b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP42.95, OW) potentially acquiring 5,540 feddans on the North Coast, the company disclosed that the project is among many projects the company is studying.<br/><br/></p><p>Regarding <b>HEL</b>I&apos;s (FV: EGP18.84, OW) co-development agreement on 865 feddans in New Heliopolis with Middle East for Investment and Touristic Development, HELI is to receive EGP150.0 million in addition to EGP130.0 million within two weeks upon submitting the land to Middle East for Investment and Touristic Development. There is also a possibility that the co-development could cover an additional 1,070 feddans in New Heliopolis.<br/><br/></p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) Board approved offering 84 residential units in New Heliopolis and Sheraton for sale through auction. The Board also preliminarily approved an updated protocol agreement with the Holding Company for Cotton, Spinning, and Weaving regarding purchasing its 52k sqm land plot in Mansoura after conducting a final valuation of the land plot.</p><p> </p><p><b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP97.02, OW) reduced its rebar price by EGP5,360/ton to EGP49,920/ton as of yesterday, 5 February 2024, on relatively stronger local currency.</p><p> </p><p><b>ETEL</b> and Hungarian telecom company 4iG have formed a JV to build a subsea cable between Albania and Egypt. The move follows an MoU for the same project inked by the two parties in October.</p><p> </p><p>AMIC released its report for December 2023, showing the highest personal cars monthly sales for 2023 with 8.7 thousand units, also the highest since August 2022. December sales came 5.8% higher MoM and 51.6% higher YoY. FY23 sales reached 69.2 thousand units, with a YoY decline of 48%.Technical</p><p><br/> <br/> <br/> </p><p> | <b>Dalia Bonna</b><br/> | <b>Assistant VP</b><br/> | Research Department<br/> | Securities Brokerage | <br/> | 7 Abu El Feda Street, Zamalek, Cairo, 11211 Egypt | T: +20227393670 | Ext:127 M: +201223939571 <a href='http://www.pharoslive.com'>www.pharoslive.com</a><br/> | </p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt's PMI recorded 48.1 in January, down from 48.5 in December. The government has formed a committee to look into reducing the long list of taxes, customs, and fees imposed on goods and services. The EGP strengthened slightly against the greenback for the second day in a row to reach 56-55 against the USD in the parallel market, compared to the EGP70 rate. The government has prepared a list of sites in 11 cities it plans to offer to investors to establish public freezones in a bid to attra...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s PMI recorded 48.1 in January, down from 48.5 in December.</p><p>The government has formed a committee to look into reducing the long list of taxes, customs, and fees imposed on goods and services.</p><p>The EGP strengthened slightly against the greenback for the second day in a row to reach 56-55 against the USD in the parallel market, compared to the EGP70 rate.</p><p>The government has prepared a list of sites in 11 cities it plans to offer to investors to establish public freezones in a bid to attract foreign direct investments and boost exports.</p><p>Minister of Agriculture announced that agricultural exports achieved an unprecedented boom in 2023 of about USD9 billion.</p><p><b>EAST</b> (FV: EGP36.68, OW) released 2Q23/24 financial indicators. Net profit recorded EGP1,773 mn (-12.4% YoY, +57.8% QoQ). <em>EAST is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 6.4x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.3x.</em></p><p><b>SKPC</b>, Ethydco, and GASCO are studying the possibility of importing 600k tons of ethane gas annually to reach the factories&apos; maximum capacity before 2028. </p><p>Middle East Oil Refinery (MIDOR) targets finalizing its refinery expansions to increase production capacity by 60% during 2Q24. The project&apos;s cost reached USD2.7 billion to produce 3 million tons of high-quality petroleum products every year. </p><p><b>AXPH </b>released 2Q23/24 financial indicators showing net profit of EGP79.6 million in 2Q23/24 (+107.6% YoY, +34.6% QoQ). <em>AXPH is currently trading at 23/24f P/E of 7.0x and EV/EBITDA of 4.2x. </em></p><p>Drugmakers will meet next week with the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) to request hiking their prices. Drugmakers want to increase prices by 30-50% in response to ongoing FX and raw materials shortages and higher shipping costs.</p><p>Bahraini flag carrier, Gulf Air, is launching direct flights to Alexandria and Sharm El Sheikh in June 2024.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 77.30 | <em>-7.40%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 398 | <em>-4.50%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 405 | 3.80%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,050 | 0.00%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 955 | 0.50%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 386 | 1.00%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,196 | -1.90%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,154 | <em>0.80%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 117 | <em>-8.10%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,638 | <em>1.00%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s PMI recorded 48.1 in January, down from 48.5 in December.</p><p>The government has formed a committee to look into reducing the long list of taxes, customs, and fees imposed on goods and services.</p><p>The EGP strengthened slightly against the greenback for the second day in a row to reach 56-55 against the USD in the parallel market, compared to the EGP70 rate.</p><p>The government has prepared a list of sites in 11 cities it plans to offer to investors to establish public freezones in a bid to attract foreign direct investments and boost exports.</p><p>Minister of Agriculture announced that agricultural exports achieved an unprecedented boom in 2023 of about USD9 billion.</p><p><b>EAST</b> (FV: EGP36.68, OW) released 2Q23/24 financial indicators. Net profit recorded EGP1,773 mn (-12.4% YoY, +57.8% QoQ). <em>EAST is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 6.4x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.3x.</em></p><p><b>SKPC</b>, Ethydco, and GASCO are studying the possibility of importing 600k tons of ethane gas annually to reach the factories&apos; maximum capacity before 2028. </p><p>Middle East Oil Refinery (MIDOR) targets finalizing its refinery expansions to increase production capacity by 60% during 2Q24. The project&apos;s cost reached USD2.7 billion to produce 3 million tons of high-quality petroleum products every year. </p><p><b>AXPH </b>released 2Q23/24 financial indicators showing net profit of EGP79.6 million in 2Q23/24 (+107.6% YoY, +34.6% QoQ). <em>AXPH is currently trading at 23/24f P/E of 7.0x and EV/EBITDA of 4.2x. </em></p><p>Drugmakers will meet next week with the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) to request hiking their prices. Drugmakers want to increase prices by 30-50% in response to ongoing FX and raw materials shortages and higher shipping costs.</p><p>Bahraini flag carrier, Gulf Air, is launching direct flights to Alexandria and Sharm El Sheikh in June 2024.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 77.30 | <em>-7.40%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 398 | <em>-4.50%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 405 | 3.80%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,050 | 0.00%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 955 | 0.50%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 386 | 1.00%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,196 | -1.90%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,154 | <em>0.80%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 117 | <em>-8.10%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,638 | <em>1.00%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE decided to raise overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate, and main operation rate by 200bps to 21.25%, 22.25%, and 21.75%, respectively, citing sustained inflationary pressures and geopolitical uncertainty. </p><p>An IMF mission team visited Cairo during January 17-February 1, to conduct discussions toward the completion of the first and second reviews of Egypt’s reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF). There is no consensus on how big the loan will be, with local and international outlets putting the figure between USD6-10 bn.</p><p>Ministry of Finance wants to change the way businesses calculate their foreign exchange costs to determine their tax base.</p><p>Suez Canal receipts fell 47% YoY to USD428 mn in January.</p><p>The Foreign Ministry said that the European Union approved additional financial allocations to neighboring countries, including Egypt.</p><p>Officials are putting the final touches on the Grand Egyptian Museum with the aim of having the museum ready by the end of this month and officially open its door to visitors shortly after that.</p><p>The Director of the African Development Bank’s office in Egypt revealed that the bank’s investments in Egypt during 2023 amounted to USD665 million.</p><p>The Director of the Middle East, North Africa, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia region at the OPEC Fund for Development, said that the fund has allocated more than USD1.3 billion to Egypt in more than 85 different economic projects.</p><p>Sherif El Zayat stepped down as CEO of <b>EKHO</b> on 1 February 2024. The new managing director is Jon Rokk.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> released 2Q23/24 financial indicators. Net profit declined by 53% YoY (-1% QoQ) to EGP2.00 billion in 2Q23/24. During 1H23/24, net profit declined by 43% YoY to EGP4.01 billion.. <em>ABUK is currently trading at FY23/24e PE of 8.6x and EV/EBITDA of 6.8x.</em></p><p>Egypt’s net foreign asset deficit hit a new record high in December as it inched up to over USD27.2 bn. </p><p>Savers have so far put away EGP565 bn into the high-yield certificates of deposit (CDs) introduced last month by the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) and Banque Misr.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> will reportedly shutter its frontier operations, close its Singapore office, and fully exit Pakistan.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> is considering entering the UAE market during the current year through obtaining a license to finance small and medium enterprises.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE decided to raise overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate, and main operation rate by 200bps to 21.25%, 22.25%, and 21.75%, respectively, citing sustained inflationary pressures and geopolitical uncertainty. </p><p>An IMF mission team visited Cairo during January 17-February 1, to conduct discussions toward the completion of the first and second reviews of Egypt’s reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF). There is no consensus on how big the loan will be, with local and international outlets putting the figure between USD6-10 bn.</p><p>Ministry of Finance wants to change the way businesses calculate their foreign exchange costs to determine their tax base.</p><p>Suez Canal receipts fell 47% YoY to USD428 mn in January.</p><p>The Foreign Ministry said that the European Union approved additional financial allocations to neighboring countries, including Egypt.</p><p>Officials are putting the final touches on the Grand Egyptian Museum with the aim of having the museum ready by the end of this month and officially open its door to visitors shortly after that.</p><p>The Director of the African Development Bank’s office in Egypt revealed that the bank’s investments in Egypt during 2023 amounted to USD665 million.</p><p>The Director of the Middle East, North Africa, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia region at the OPEC Fund for Development, said that the fund has allocated more than USD1.3 billion to Egypt in more than 85 different economic projects.</p><p>Sherif El Zayat stepped down as CEO of <b>EKHO</b> on 1 February 2024. The new managing director is Jon Rokk.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> released 2Q23/24 financial indicators. Net profit declined by 53% YoY (-1% QoQ) to EGP2.00 billion in 2Q23/24. During 1H23/24, net profit declined by 43% YoY to EGP4.01 billion.. <em>ABUK is currently trading at FY23/24e PE of 8.6x and EV/EBITDA of 6.8x.</em></p><p>Egypt’s net foreign asset deficit hit a new record high in December as it inched up to over USD27.2 bn. </p><p>Savers have so far put away EGP565 bn into the high-yield certificates of deposit (CDs) introduced last month by the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) and Banque Misr.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> will reportedly shutter its frontier operations, close its Singapore office, and fully exit Pakistan.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> is considering entering the UAE market during the current year through obtaining a license to finance small and medium enterprises.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* The CBE's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is meeting today to decide on interest rates for the first time in 2024. We reiterate our view that the MPC might prefer to keep rates unchanged, as long as stability still prevails on the currency front. Inflation readings have been capitalizing on favorable base effect recently. Besides, we believe any possible hike would be of little benefit compared to its fiscal costs. The Fed left interest rates unchanged for the fo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The CBE&apos;s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is meeting today to decide on interest rates for the first time in 2024. We reiterate our view that the MPC might prefer to keep rates unchanged, as long as stability still prevails on the currency front. Inflation readings have been capitalizing on favorable base effect recently. Besides, we believe any possible hike would be of little benefit compared to its fiscal costs.</p><p>The Fed left interest rates unchanged for the fourth consecutive meeting at a 22-year high of 5.25%-5.50%.</p><p>News have been circulating that a coalition of Emirati companies affiliated with the Emirate of Abu Dhabi agreed with the Egyptian government to buy land in the city of Ras El Hekma on the northwestern coast to establish a project with investments exceeding USD22 billion. However, government sources have reportedly said that there are currently no such agreements concluded with Emirati businessmen.</p><p>The Cabinet decided to cut funds allocated for investment in the current fiscal year’s budget by 15% and push back any new projects until 30 June 2024.</p><p>The Cabinet greenlit the executive regulations for the law scrapping tax exemptions previously granted to state entities and public-sector companies and projects.</p><p>Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the IMF said that Egypt&apos;s GDP growth rate could increase by 5-6% if the government allows the private sector to play a leading role in Egypt&apos;s economy and reconsiders the role of the public sector.</p><p>The IMF warns that Israel’s war on Gaza is “exacerbating an already challenging environment for neighboring countries and beyond,&quot; highlighting possible impact on tourism and Suez Canal revenues.</p><p>Minister of Finance revealed the customs release for 20,500 cars has been completed, as part of the expats&apos; cars initiative, during the period from 30 October 2023 until 29 January 2024, with a total transfer of USD667 million.</p><p>Member of the Board of Directors of the Federation of Egyptian Industries warned of the repercussions of the stifling crisis facing the industry in Egypt due to the high production costs and the FX shortage,  which caused a decline in production and the halt of expansion plans.</p><p><b>CLHO</b> intends to invest around EGP2 billion over 18 months in growth capex, directed to the completion of Phases 1 and 2 of Sky Hospital in East Cairo, the expansion of Cleopatra October in West Cairo, and the expansion of polyclinic activities.</p><p><b>EFIH</b> is preparing to acquire a stake in an electronic payments company during February 2024.</p><p><b>GBCO</b> plans to expand the introduction of electric cars in the local market during the upcoming period. </p><p>A delegation from the Indian company ICON visited KIMA&apos;s factory in Aswan to prepare for the technical studies of the rehabilitation of the ammonium nitrate production line as well as the warehouses of the final products.  </p><p>Taqa Arabia’s Taqa Power subsidiary Taqa Volt will develop, manage, operate, and maintain nine EV charging stations in New Cairo’s Cairo Festival City.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum approved allocating 60 km in Gulf of Suez as two new oil concessions to the General Petroleum Company (GPC). </p><p>OPEC+ members will review the oil cartel’s ongoing production cuts during a Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee today.</p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will be granting <b>HRHO</b>’s microfinance arm Tanmeyah the EGP equivalent of up to USD10 million. </p><p>The CBE denied putting limits on daily cash withdrawals from banks.</p><p><b>CNFN</b>’s securitization arm, Sarwa, is planning to issue Islamic sukuk worth EGP2.5 billion by the end of February.</p><p><b>AIH</b> has finalized the sale of its 99.8% stake in the Arabian International Contracting Company for EGP74.9 million. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The CBE&apos;s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is meeting today to decide on interest rates for the first time in 2024. We reiterate our view that the MPC might prefer to keep rates unchanged, as long as stability still prevails on the currency front. Inflation readings have been capitalizing on favorable base effect recently. Besides, we believe any possible hike would be of little benefit compared to its fiscal costs.</p><p>The Fed left interest rates unchanged for the fourth consecutive meeting at a 22-year high of 5.25%-5.50%.</p><p>News have been circulating that a coalition of Emirati companies affiliated with the Emirate of Abu Dhabi agreed with the Egyptian government to buy land in the city of Ras El Hekma on the northwestern coast to establish a project with investments exceeding USD22 billion. However, government sources have reportedly said that there are currently no such agreements concluded with Emirati businessmen.</p><p>The Cabinet decided to cut funds allocated for investment in the current fiscal year’s budget by 15% and push back any new projects until 30 June 2024.</p><p>The Cabinet greenlit the executive regulations for the law scrapping tax exemptions previously granted to state entities and public-sector companies and projects.</p><p>Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the IMF said that Egypt&apos;s GDP growth rate could increase by 5-6% if the government allows the private sector to play a leading role in Egypt&apos;s economy and reconsiders the role of the public sector.</p><p>The IMF warns that Israel’s war on Gaza is “exacerbating an already challenging environment for neighboring countries and beyond,&quot; highlighting possible impact on tourism and Suez Canal revenues.</p><p>Minister of Finance revealed the customs release for 20,500 cars has been completed, as part of the expats&apos; cars initiative, during the period from 30 October 2023 until 29 January 2024, with a total transfer of USD667 million.</p><p>Member of the Board of Directors of the Federation of Egyptian Industries warned of the repercussions of the stifling crisis facing the industry in Egypt due to the high production costs and the FX shortage,  which caused a decline in production and the halt of expansion plans.</p><p><b>CLHO</b> intends to invest around EGP2 billion over 18 months in growth capex, directed to the completion of Phases 1 and 2 of Sky Hospital in East Cairo, the expansion of Cleopatra October in West Cairo, and the expansion of polyclinic activities.</p><p><b>EFIH</b> is preparing to acquire a stake in an electronic payments company during February 2024.</p><p><b>GBCO</b> plans to expand the introduction of electric cars in the local market during the upcoming period. </p><p>A delegation from the Indian company ICON visited KIMA&apos;s factory in Aswan to prepare for the technical studies of the rehabilitation of the ammonium nitrate production line as well as the warehouses of the final products.  </p><p>Taqa Arabia’s Taqa Power subsidiary Taqa Volt will develop, manage, operate, and maintain nine EV charging stations in New Cairo’s Cairo Festival City.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum approved allocating 60 km in Gulf of Suez as two new oil concessions to the General Petroleum Company (GPC). </p><p>OPEC+ members will review the oil cartel’s ongoing production cuts during a Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee today.</p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will be granting <b>HRHO</b>’s microfinance arm Tanmeyah the EGP equivalent of up to USD10 million. </p><p>The CBE denied putting limits on daily cash withdrawals from banks.</p><p><b>CNFN</b>’s securitization arm, Sarwa, is planning to issue Islamic sukuk worth EGP2.5 billion by the end of February.</p><p><b>AIH</b> has finalized the sale of its 99.8% stake in the Arabian International Contracting Company for EGP74.9 million. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* The government is reportedly nearing an agreement with the IMF that would take the package to USD7-8 bn over three years, with USD700 mn disbursed up front after two in-process reviews are wrapped up. The IMF has downgraded its fiscal year 2023-2024 growth forecast for Egypt to 3.0% from October’s projection of 3.6%. 12-month EGP Non-Deliverable Forward (NDFs) surged to EGP63 per USD on 30 January. Egypt's tourism revenues increased by 8% YoY during 2023 to about...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The government is reportedly nearing an agreement with the IMF that would take the package to USD7-8 bn over three years, with USD700 mn disbursed up front after two in-process reviews are wrapped up.</p><p>The IMF has downgraded its fiscal year 2023-2024 growth forecast for Egypt to 3.0% from October’s projection of 3.6%.</p><p>12-month EGP Non-Deliverable Forward (NDFs) surged to EGP63 per USD on 30 January.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s tourism revenues increased by 8% YoY during 2023 to about USD13.2 billion, according to a government sources.</p><p>The ministry of Petroleum plans exporting three LNG shipments amounting to 220k tons by the end of February.</p><p>President El Sisi signed Law No.2/2024 regarding incentives for projects producing green hydrogen through electrolysis of desalinated water using renewable energy. The incentives include VAT exemption as well as cash incentive not less than 33% and not more than 55% of the income tax.</p><p>The Suez Canal Authority considers providing incentives and discounts in the coming period for the vessels crossing the passage from Mediterranean.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> reported solid results for 2Q23/24:</p><ul><li>Net profit after tax for the quarter surged to EGP1.8 billion (+69% YoY, +11% QoQ) mainly on maintaining healthy pricing and margins, bringing 1H23/24 earnings to EGP3.4 billion (+101% YoY).</li><li>Top line came in at EGP7.4 billion in 2Q23/24 (+51% YoY, +23% QoQ), bringing 1H23/24 revenues to EGP13.4 billion (+60% YoY). The annual increase in revenues was mainly backed by weaker EGP despite a 6% YoY drop in aluminum cash price. QoQ, revenue growth was mainly price driven.</li><li>EGAL is currently trading at FY23/24e P/E of 8.4x.</li></ul><p><b>KIMA</b>’s BoD approved increasing the company’s authorized capital by EGP4 billion to reach EG128 billion. It also approved raising the issued and paid-in capital from EGP5.9 billion to EGP9.9 billion with an increase of EGP4 billion distributed over 800 million shares. The capital increase will be financed through rights issue where old shareholders with a credit balance on 31 January 2024 are invited to subscription. Capital increase proceeds will be used to finance the nitric acid and ammonium nitrate project.</p><p>Transport Ministry and the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will start working on the feasibility studies for the second and third phases of Metro Line 4 in April, with plans to wrap them up by the end of 2024.</p><p><b>ADCI</b> released 2Q23/24 financial indicators. Bottom-line increased by 31% YoY and 40% QoQ to record EGP38.3 million in 2Q23/24. Revenue came in at EGP222.7 million in 2Q23/24 (+30.2% YoY, +16.4% QoQ). ADCI is currently trading at 23/24f P/E of 5.6x .</p><p><b>MHOT</b>’s 1H23/24 net profit recorded EGP430.2 million, growing by 24% YoY. Revenues recorded EGP577.9 million in 1H23/24 compared to EGP498.8 million in 1H22/23.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The government is reportedly nearing an agreement with the IMF that would take the package to USD7-8 bn over three years, with USD700 mn disbursed up front after two in-process reviews are wrapped up.</p><p>The IMF has downgraded its fiscal year 2023-2024 growth forecast for Egypt to 3.0% from October’s projection of 3.6%.</p><p>12-month EGP Non-Deliverable Forward (NDFs) surged to EGP63 per USD on 30 January.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s tourism revenues increased by 8% YoY during 2023 to about USD13.2 billion, according to a government sources.</p><p>The ministry of Petroleum plans exporting three LNG shipments amounting to 220k tons by the end of February.</p><p>President El Sisi signed Law No.2/2024 regarding incentives for projects producing green hydrogen through electrolysis of desalinated water using renewable energy. The incentives include VAT exemption as well as cash incentive not less than 33% and not more than 55% of the income tax.</p><p>The Suez Canal Authority considers providing incentives and discounts in the coming period for the vessels crossing the passage from Mediterranean.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> reported solid results for 2Q23/24:</p><ul><li>Net profit after tax for the quarter surged to EGP1.8 billion (+69% YoY, +11% QoQ) mainly on maintaining healthy pricing and margins, bringing 1H23/24 earnings to EGP3.4 billion (+101% YoY).</li><li>Top line came in at EGP7.4 billion in 2Q23/24 (+51% YoY, +23% QoQ), bringing 1H23/24 revenues to EGP13.4 billion (+60% YoY). The annual increase in revenues was mainly backed by weaker EGP despite a 6% YoY drop in aluminum cash price. QoQ, revenue growth was mainly price driven.</li><li>EGAL is currently trading at FY23/24e P/E of 8.4x.</li></ul><p><b>KIMA</b>’s BoD approved increasing the company’s authorized capital by EGP4 billion to reach EG128 billion. It also approved raising the issued and paid-in capital from EGP5.9 billion to EGP9.9 billion with an increase of EGP4 billion distributed over 800 million shares. The capital increase will be financed through rights issue where old shareholders with a credit balance on 31 January 2024 are invited to subscription. Capital increase proceeds will be used to finance the nitric acid and ammonium nitrate project.</p><p>Transport Ministry and the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will start working on the feasibility studies for the second and third phases of Metro Line 4 in April, with plans to wrap them up by the end of 2024.</p><p><b>ADCI</b> released 2Q23/24 financial indicators. Bottom-line increased by 31% YoY and 40% QoQ to record EGP38.3 million in 2Q23/24. Revenue came in at EGP222.7 million in 2Q23/24 (+30.2% YoY, +16.4% QoQ). ADCI is currently trading at 23/24f P/E of 5.6x .</p><p><b>MHOT</b>’s 1H23/24 net profit recorded EGP430.2 million, growing by 24% YoY. Revenues recorded EGP577.9 million in 1H23/24 compared to EGP498.8 million in 1H22/23.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Key news articles for today* The government is working to clone the expat car import initiative for real estate purchases. The initiative could see the government refund 80% of the property price to the buyers in EGP over an 8-year period. This is less than the 100%-over-10-years initially proposed. The expat car-for-FX initiative is expected to get orders with a total of USD2 bn from its first two phases, Finance Minister said. Egypt is considering issuing Bonds denominated in Arab currencie...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The government is working to clone the expat car import initiative for real estate purchases. The initiative could see the government refund 80% of the property price to the buyers in EGP over an 8-year period. This is less than the 100%-over-10-years initially proposed.</p><p>The expat car-for-FX initiative is expected to get orders with a total of USD2 bn from its first two phases, Finance Minister said.</p><p>Egypt is considering issuing Bonds denominated in Arab currencies, including AED, as well as the Indian rupee, as part of its plan to diversify funding sources.</p><p>Egypt’s LNG exports fell 51.8% y-o-y in 2023, dropping to 3.52 mn tons, according to OAPEC.</p><p>MPs gave their final approval on a EUR56 mn grant from the French Development Agency to help us expand the storage capacity of our wheat silos.</p><p>Chile’s Enap Sipetrol plans to invest USD70 mn this year to drill four development wells and three exploratory wells in its East Ras Qattara concession, located in the Western Desert.</p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) achieved stellar 4Q23 sales of EGP20.1 billion, up 342.6% y/y and 110.2% q/q, bringing FY23 sales to EGP35.0 billion, up 211.1% y/y.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> released 2Q23/24 indicators. Bottom-line grew by 9.6% YoY and 26.5% QoQ to record EGP1.2 billion in 2Q23/24. Revenues came in at EGP2.4 billion in 2Q23/24 (+21.1% YoY, 25.2% QoQ), supported by an increase in number of containers handled by 17.5% YoY and 21.3% QoQ. ALCN is currently trading at 23/24f P/E of 22.1x.</p><p>Consumer Protection Agency requested from tobacco producers a list of data containing the names of the main wholesalers and distributors as an initial step to end the cigarettes crisis which resurfaced again after a steady period.</p><p>Maridive and Oil Service’s 49%-owned affiliate Al-Mayez Oil and Gas Services has been awarded a three-year oil exploration contract worth EUR29.72 million for the Libyan Mellitah Oil and Gas Company.</p><p><b>CANA</b>’s (FV: EGP17.30, OW) record date for the 1:11 bonus shares is in February 13,  and the distribution date is February 14. </p><p>China’s Shengli (Fujian) Investment and Development Company will be in charge of managing and operating state-run Delta Steel’s billet factories, under an agreement signed yesterday with the Metallurgical Industries Holding Company.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE's MPC is meeting on Thursday, February 1st, to decide on interest rates for the first time in 2024. We reiterate our view that the MPC might prefer to keep rates unchanged as long as stability still prevails on the currency front. Inflation readings have been capitalizing on favorable base effect recently. Besides, we believe any possible hike would be of little benefit compared to its fiscal costs. Prime Minister has signed off on a bill extending the expat car import scheme for thre...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE&apos;s MPC is meeting on Thursday, February 1st, to decide on interest rates for the first time in 2024. <em>We reiterate our view that the MPC might prefer to keep rates unchanged as long as stability still prevails on the currency front. Inflation readings have been capitalizing on favorable base effect recently. Besides, we believe any possible hike would be of little benefit compared to its fiscal costs.</em></p><p>Prime Minister has signed off on a bill extending the expat car import scheme for three months starting today.</p><p>The Egyptian Stock Exchange is out with its development strategy for the current year, laying out a list of changes and reforms to overhaul trading, add more companies, and increase liquidity.</p><p>The CEO of Centamin Egypt said that Egypt’s share of the Sukari mine’s production last year amounted to USD130 million.</p><p>Egypt will inaugurate six new silos in different areas of the country during the current year at an investment cost of USD145.6 million.</p><p><b>AMOC</b> released 2Q23/24 financial indicators. Net profit declined by 19% YoY (-10% QoQ) to EGP370 million in 2Q23/24. On a half-year basis, net income dropped 8% YoY to EGP782 million in 1H23/24. <em>AMOC is currently trading at a 2023/2024e PE of 6.5x and EV/EBITDA of 3.8x.</em></p><p><b>MICH </b>posted a 0.2% YoY growth in 1H23/24 net profit recording EGP281.1 million.</p><p><b>MICH</b>&apos;s BoD decided to increase the company&apos;s issued and paid-in capital from EGP292.5 million to EGP438.75 million. The increase will be financed from FY22/23 profits through the distribution of free shares.</p><p>COMI has issued the first social sustainability securitization bonds worth EGP3.806 billion for Tasaheel Finance, a subsidiary of MNT Halan.</p><p>The FRA is giving insurance firms 90 days to abide by recent regulatory amendments prohibiting insurance brokerage firms’ agents from collecting premiums or any other fees from policyholders in cash or through transfers to their personal bank accounts.</p><p>EBRD poured EUR600-700 million in the Egyptian banking sector in 2023. The funds were given to seven local banks directed mainly towards supporting SMEs.</p><p>The CBE is currently cooperating with the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and the Egyptian Credit Bureau “i-Score” to develop the technical settings for a digital lending project based on behavioral assessment of customers. </p><p>Egypt’s exports of cement increased by 14% YoY in FY23 to reach USD770 million.</p><p><b>CSAG</b> will increase its capital to EGP300 million, an increase of EGP100 million, by issuing 1 million bonus shares.</p><p>Turkish home appliances retailer Beko is in line for a senior loan of up to USD50 million from EBRD to finance its USD100 million home appliance factory in the 10th of Ramadan industrial zone. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 83.6 | <em>6.4%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 416 | <em>8.0%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 390 | 4.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,050 | 1.9%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 950 | 1.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 381 | 1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,238 | 5.4%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,136 | <em>0.2%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 127 | <em>-0.7%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,638 | <em>1.0%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE&apos;s MPC is meeting on Thursday, February 1st, to decide on interest rates for the first time in 2024. <em>We reiterate our view that the MPC might prefer to keep rates unchanged as long as stability still prevails on the currency front. Inflation readings have been capitalizing on favorable base effect recently. Besides, we believe any possible hike would be of little benefit compared to its fiscal costs.</em></p><p>Prime Minister has signed off on a bill extending the expat car import scheme for three months starting today.</p><p>The Egyptian Stock Exchange is out with its development strategy for the current year, laying out a list of changes and reforms to overhaul trading, add more companies, and increase liquidity.</p><p>The CEO of Centamin Egypt said that Egypt’s share of the Sukari mine’s production last year amounted to USD130 million.</p><p>Egypt will inaugurate six new silos in different areas of the country during the current year at an investment cost of USD145.6 million.</p><p><b>AMOC</b> released 2Q23/24 financial indicators. Net profit declined by 19% YoY (-10% QoQ) to EGP370 million in 2Q23/24. On a half-year basis, net income dropped 8% YoY to EGP782 million in 1H23/24. <em>AMOC is currently trading at a 2023/2024e PE of 6.5x and EV/EBITDA of 3.8x.</em></p><p><b>MICH </b>posted a 0.2% YoY growth in 1H23/24 net profit recording EGP281.1 million.</p><p><b>MICH</b>&apos;s BoD decided to increase the company&apos;s issued and paid-in capital from EGP292.5 million to EGP438.75 million. The increase will be financed from FY22/23 profits through the distribution of free shares.</p><p>COMI has issued the first social sustainability securitization bonds worth EGP3.806 billion for Tasaheel Finance, a subsidiary of MNT Halan.</p><p>The FRA is giving insurance firms 90 days to abide by recent regulatory amendments prohibiting insurance brokerage firms’ agents from collecting premiums or any other fees from policyholders in cash or through transfers to their personal bank accounts.</p><p>EBRD poured EUR600-700 million in the Egyptian banking sector in 2023. The funds were given to seven local banks directed mainly towards supporting SMEs.</p><p>The CBE is currently cooperating with the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and the Egyptian Credit Bureau “i-Score” to develop the technical settings for a digital lending project based on behavioral assessment of customers. </p><p>Egypt’s exports of cement increased by 14% YoY in FY23 to reach USD770 million.</p><p><b>CSAG</b> will increase its capital to EGP300 million, an increase of EGP100 million, by issuing 1 million bonus shares.</p><p>Turkish home appliances retailer Beko is in line for a senior loan of up to USD50 million from EBRD to finance its USD100 million home appliance factory in the 10th of Ramadan industrial zone. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 83.6 | <em>6.4%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 416 | <em>8.0%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 390 | 4.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,050 | 1.9%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 950 | 1.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 381 | 1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,238 | 5.4%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,136 | <em>0.2%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 127 | <em>-0.7%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,638 | <em>1.0%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[HDBK| A Blend of Two Sectors Supported by Macro Backdrop HDBK’s (FV: EGP65.00, OW) real estate segment along with the diversified bank’s investments keep delivering high earnings growth that sometimes compensates for any relative weakness in commercial banking operations. The potential demerger of the stock into banking and real estate could unlock its upside potential. The bank enjoys the highest NIM amongst listed banks hovering around 10%.HDBK is delivering the highest RoE amongst listed b...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>HDBK| A Blend of Two Sectors Supported by Macro Backdrop</b></p><p><b>HDBK</b>’s (FV: EGP65.00, OW) real estate segment along with the diversified bank’s investments keep delivering high earnings growth that sometimes compensates for any relative weakness in commercial banking operations. The potential demerger of the stock into banking and real estate could unlock its upside potential.</p><ul><li>The bank enjoys the highest NIM amongst listed banks hovering around 10%.</li><li>HDBK is delivering the highest RoE amongst listed banks with RoE of 34% in 2024 and is currently trading at 1.2x P/B24, and 4.2x P/E24, on expected bottom line growth of 20% in 2024, which is higher than peer group average of 17%. </li><li>Our FV implies a 38% upside potential to current market price.</li><li>Egyptian banks trade at low multiples with strong ROEs and positive EPS growth. All listed Egyptian banks fall below emerging markets multiples&apos; trend lines.</li></ul><p><b>ECAP| Lack of Imports and Foreign Currency Shortage Fall in Favor</b></p><p><b>ECAP</b> (FV: EGP35.56, OW) was able to increase sales and margins in 2023, benefiting from the lack of the imported ceramic tiles, given that the company offers the sole direct substitute for imported products in the local market.</p><ul><li>The company is increasing production efficiency and capacity by investing in a production line with an investment cost of EUR6.5 million that should begin operating in 1Q24. </li><li>With further local currency devaluation and further increases in ECAP’s ASP, we expect ECAP prices to remain competitive compared to imported tiles prices (if available), making it able to capture higher market share.</li><li>Despite the decline in volumes by 8.2% during 9M23 we witnessed an increase in ASP by 48% YoY in 9M23. We forecast revenues to grow by 22% in 2024 to record EGP3.1 billion. </li><li>ECAP stock rose by 61% YoY in 2023, and our FV implies a 40% upside potential to the current market price. </li><li><em>The stock is currently trading at FY24f P/E of 4.8x and EV/EBITDA of 3.7x.</em></li></ul><p>S&amp;P Global expects Egyptian authorities will further devalue the EGP from 31 EGP/USD to a level that is more in line with the parallel market rate. </p><p>President El Sisi issued a decree that will see the government transfer its ownership of a set of ministerial headquarters to the Sovereign Fund of Egypt.</p><p>The Finance Ministry plans to list EGP-denominated bonds on the Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX).</p><p>Suez Canal revenues declined by 44% YoY in January amounting to USD802 million.</p><p>In a recent insight, Fitch Ratings said that &quot;if disruption is sustained throughout 1H24, we estimate a widening the current-account deficit to 3.5% of GDP, from our baseline of 2.7%.</p><p>Savers have put away some EGP 471 bn into the newly introduced high-yield CDs from NBE and BM.</p><p> S&amp;P expects Egyptian banks&apos; foreign-currency liquidity positions to continue to deteriorate, pointing to the FX crunch.</p><p>Prime Holding is considering increasing its capital by 50%-100% (EGP175-EGP350 million) to implement its expansion plans.</p><p>The government is gearing up to launch an international mining tender for three minerals in March.</p><p>The FRA approved the reduction of <b>SWDY</b>’s (FV: EGP34.96, OW) paid-in capital from EGP2.17 billion to EGP2.14 billion by cancelling treasury shares in total of 30 million shares.</p><p><b>ESRS </b>(FV: EGP97.02, OW) raised its rebar price, for the fourth time since the beginning of the year, by EGP6,980/ton to EGP55,280/ton as of yesterday, 27 January 2024. Rebars price was increased by c. EGP17k since the beginning of January. </p><p>Red Sea Ports recorded an increase of 7% YoY for goods trading in 2023. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>HDBK| A Blend of Two Sectors Supported by Macro Backdrop</b></p><p><b>HDBK</b>’s (FV: EGP65.00, OW) real estate segment along with the diversified bank’s investments keep delivering high earnings growth that sometimes compensates for any relative weakness in commercial banking operations. The potential demerger of the stock into banking and real estate could unlock its upside potential.</p><ul><li>The bank enjoys the highest NIM amongst listed banks hovering around 10%.</li><li>HDBK is delivering the highest RoE amongst listed banks with RoE of 34% in 2024 and is currently trading at 1.2x P/B24, and 4.2x P/E24, on expected bottom line growth of 20% in 2024, which is higher than peer group average of 17%. </li><li>Our FV implies a 38% upside potential to current market price.</li><li>Egyptian banks trade at low multiples with strong ROEs and positive EPS growth. All listed Egyptian banks fall below emerging markets multiples&apos; trend lines.</li></ul><p><b>ECAP| Lack of Imports and Foreign Currency Shortage Fall in Favor</b></p><p><b>ECAP</b> (FV: EGP35.56, OW) was able to increase sales and margins in 2023, benefiting from the lack of the imported ceramic tiles, given that the company offers the sole direct substitute for imported products in the local market.</p><ul><li>The company is increasing production efficiency and capacity by investing in a production line with an investment cost of EUR6.5 million that should begin operating in 1Q24. </li><li>With further local currency devaluation and further increases in ECAP’s ASP, we expect ECAP prices to remain competitive compared to imported tiles prices (if available), making it able to capture higher market share.</li><li>Despite the decline in volumes by 8.2% during 9M23 we witnessed an increase in ASP by 48% YoY in 9M23. We forecast revenues to grow by 22% in 2024 to record EGP3.1 billion. </li><li>ECAP stock rose by 61% YoY in 2023, and our FV implies a 40% upside potential to the current market price. </li><li><em>The stock is currently trading at FY24f P/E of 4.8x and EV/EBITDA of 3.7x.</em></li></ul><p>S&amp;P Global expects Egyptian authorities will further devalue the EGP from 31 EGP/USD to a level that is more in line with the parallel market rate. </p><p>President El Sisi issued a decree that will see the government transfer its ownership of a set of ministerial headquarters to the Sovereign Fund of Egypt.</p><p>The Finance Ministry plans to list EGP-denominated bonds on the Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX).</p><p>Suez Canal revenues declined by 44% YoY in January amounting to USD802 million.</p><p>In a recent insight, Fitch Ratings said that &quot;if disruption is sustained throughout 1H24, we estimate a widening the current-account deficit to 3.5% of GDP, from our baseline of 2.7%.</p><p>Savers have put away some EGP 471 bn into the newly introduced high-yield CDs from NBE and BM.</p><p> S&amp;P expects Egyptian banks&apos; foreign-currency liquidity positions to continue to deteriorate, pointing to the FX crunch.</p><p>Prime Holding is considering increasing its capital by 50%-100% (EGP175-EGP350 million) to implement its expansion plans.</p><p>The government is gearing up to launch an international mining tender for three minerals in March.</p><p>The FRA approved the reduction of <b>SWDY</b>’s (FV: EGP34.96, OW) paid-in capital from EGP2.17 billion to EGP2.14 billion by cancelling treasury shares in total of 30 million shares.</p><p><b>ESRS </b>(FV: EGP97.02, OW) raised its rebar price, for the fourth time since the beginning of the year, by EGP6,980/ton to EGP55,280/ton as of yesterday, 27 January 2024. Rebars price was increased by c. EGP17k since the beginning of January. </p><p>Red Sea Ports recorded an increase of 7% YoY for goods trading in 2023. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt’s budget deficit rose to 5.51% of GDP between July and November 2024 from 3.37% during the same period last year. The Egyptian government has pledged to pay EGP 1.4 billion annually, covering the real estate tax for the industrial, poultry, and animal production sectors until the end of 2026. The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has inked five framework agreements with private industrial players to invest c. USD 235 mn. Egypt’s non-petroleum trade deficit declined by 22.6% to USD37.1 b...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s budget deficit rose to 5.51% of GDP between July and November 2024 from 3.37% during the same period last year.</p><p>The Egyptian government has pledged to pay EGP 1.4 billion annually, covering the real estate tax for the industrial, poultry, and animal production sectors until the end of 2026.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has inked five framework agreements with private industrial players to invest c. USD 235 mn.</p><p>Egypt’s non-petroleum trade deficit declined by 22.6% to USD37.1 billion in 2023. Exports declined by 1.5% to USD35.3 billion, while imports declined by 13% to USD72.5 billion. The decline was a result of foreign currency scarcity.</p><p>The government is preparing to launch a tender for the development of three projects in March, with investments that could amount to a combined USD610 mn.</p><p>Following the meeting of the EU-Egypt Association Council, EU Commissioner said that their Economic and Investment Plan will mobilize EUR 9 bn to invest in “growth and jobs in Egypt in areas that are the most critical, food, water, energy for any sustainable economy,” </p><p>The Higher Council for Investment is preparing a new incentives package to secure foreign currency to companies.</p><p>GAFI is working on amending the regulations of the corporate law.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> 4Q23 unaudited financial indicators: </p><ul><li> EGP3.5 billion in revenues (+21% YoY, +9% QoQ)  in 4Q23. Annual increase came due to a 26% YoY increase in USD to EGP exchange rate, despite a 7% YoY decline in global polyethylene prices. QoQ increase in revenues came despite a stable exchange rate and a 3% QoQ decline in global prices. </li><li>Net profit recorded EGP645 million in 4Q23 (+ 31% YoY, +7% QoQ), which brought 2023 net profit up by 99% YoY to EGP2.5 billion. </li><li>SKPC is currently trading at a 2024e PE of 8.0x. </li><li>During its BoD meeting, SKPC postponed discussing the payment of USD180k towards the capital increase of the Egyptian Bioethanol Company.</li></ul><p>Egypt’s fuel imports value reached USD12.6 bln in 2023 (-11% YoY).  Local production reached 74 mln tons including 28 mln tons of crude oil and condensates, 45 mln tons of natural gas and 1 mln ton of LPG. Egypt’s petroleum products consumption declined by 2% during 2023 to 34.5 mln tons. Natural gas consumption declined by 1% to 46.4 mln tons. Total demand gap reached 6.8 mln ton. </p><p>Urea and nitrate prices increased to EGP13,000/ton in January 2024, from EGP11,000/ton in the beginning of the month. The increase came as the local supply declined. We note that winter is the high season for fertilizers.</p><p><b>EGBE </b>(FV:EGP0.45, OW) 4Q23 net profit pre-appropriations recorded EGP367 million (+59% y/y, -6% q/q), bringing FY23 bottom-line to EGP1,414 million (+65% y/y). </p><ul><li>EGBE is currently trading at P/E24 of 5.4x and P/B24 of 0.9x.</li><li>The bank will increase its issued and paid-up capital by EGP 500.5 mn through free shares, financed from its FY 2023 net income.</li></ul><p><b>CANA</b> has provided the EGX with the required documents to proceed with its EGP400 mn capital increase (from EGP4.6 bn to EGP5 bn) through bonus shares, financed from the legal reserves and 2023 profits.</p><p>MNT-Halan microfinance subsidiary, Tasaheel has issued EGP 3.8 bn worth of securitized social sustainability bonds(the first such bonds in Egypt and Africa). </p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s fintech subsidiary valU and its majority-owned aiBank are set to roll out co-branded Visa credit cards for valU customers.</p><p>The Trade Ministry has denied rumors that it is looking to cancel anti-dumping duties on reinforced steel coming from China, Turkey, and Ukraine. The anti-dumping duties in effect since 2017 were extended last June until 2027.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport will hand over the second containers terminal “Tahya Misr 1” in Damietta port to Damietta Alliance Container Terminal Company.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s budget deficit rose to 5.51% of GDP between July and November 2024 from 3.37% during the same period last year.</p><p>The Egyptian government has pledged to pay EGP 1.4 billion annually, covering the real estate tax for the industrial, poultry, and animal production sectors until the end of 2026.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has inked five framework agreements with private industrial players to invest c. USD 235 mn.</p><p>Egypt’s non-petroleum trade deficit declined by 22.6% to USD37.1 billion in 2023. Exports declined by 1.5% to USD35.3 billion, while imports declined by 13% to USD72.5 billion. The decline was a result of foreign currency scarcity.</p><p>The government is preparing to launch a tender for the development of three projects in March, with investments that could amount to a combined USD610 mn.</p><p>Following the meeting of the EU-Egypt Association Council, EU Commissioner said that their Economic and Investment Plan will mobilize EUR 9 bn to invest in “growth and jobs in Egypt in areas that are the most critical, food, water, energy for any sustainable economy,” </p><p>The Higher Council for Investment is preparing a new incentives package to secure foreign currency to companies.</p><p>GAFI is working on amending the regulations of the corporate law.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> 4Q23 unaudited financial indicators: </p><ul><li> EGP3.5 billion in revenues (+21% YoY, +9% QoQ)  in 4Q23. Annual increase came due to a 26% YoY increase in USD to EGP exchange rate, despite a 7% YoY decline in global polyethylene prices. QoQ increase in revenues came despite a stable exchange rate and a 3% QoQ decline in global prices. </li><li>Net profit recorded EGP645 million in 4Q23 (+ 31% YoY, +7% QoQ), which brought 2023 net profit up by 99% YoY to EGP2.5 billion. </li><li>SKPC is currently trading at a 2024e PE of 8.0x. </li><li>During its BoD meeting, SKPC postponed discussing the payment of USD180k towards the capital increase of the Egyptian Bioethanol Company.</li></ul><p>Egypt’s fuel imports value reached USD12.6 bln in 2023 (-11% YoY).  Local production reached 74 mln tons including 28 mln tons of crude oil and condensates, 45 mln tons of natural gas and 1 mln ton of LPG. Egypt’s petroleum products consumption declined by 2% during 2023 to 34.5 mln tons. Natural gas consumption declined by 1% to 46.4 mln tons. Total demand gap reached 6.8 mln ton. </p><p>Urea and nitrate prices increased to EGP13,000/ton in January 2024, from EGP11,000/ton in the beginning of the month. The increase came as the local supply declined. We note that winter is the high season for fertilizers.</p><p><b>EGBE </b>(FV:EGP0.45, OW) 4Q23 net profit pre-appropriations recorded EGP367 million (+59% y/y, -6% q/q), bringing FY23 bottom-line to EGP1,414 million (+65% y/y). </p><ul><li>EGBE is currently trading at P/E24 of 5.4x and P/B24 of 0.9x.</li><li>The bank will increase its issued and paid-up capital by EGP 500.5 mn through free shares, financed from its FY 2023 net income.</li></ul><p><b>CANA</b> has provided the EGX with the required documents to proceed with its EGP400 mn capital increase (from EGP4.6 bn to EGP5 bn) through bonus shares, financed from the legal reserves and 2023 profits.</p><p>MNT-Halan microfinance subsidiary, Tasaheel has issued EGP 3.8 bn worth of securitized social sustainability bonds(the first such bonds in Egypt and Africa). </p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s fintech subsidiary valU and its majority-owned aiBank are set to roll out co-branded Visa credit cards for valU customers.</p><p>The Trade Ministry has denied rumors that it is looking to cancel anti-dumping duties on reinforced steel coming from China, Turkey, and Ukraine. The anti-dumping duties in effect since 2017 were extended last June until 2027.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport will hand over the second containers terminal “Tahya Misr 1” in Damietta port to Damietta Alliance Container Terminal Company.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Maersk has reshuffled routes citing risks to seafarers and cargo on Red Sea.</p><p>Red Sea disruptions, surging Chinese demand, and supply outages are boosting competition for oil supplies that do not have to transit via the Suez Canal, Reuters reported.</p><p>French electrical equipment manufacturer Schneider Electric discussed potential electricity, water abstraction and greenhouse projects that rely on solar power with officials from the South Sinai governorate.</p><p>The WB is studying a new program with Egypt for ownership of government companies. Egypt is negotiating with the WB on 8 other programs.</p><p>The volumes of Israeli gas imported by Egypt exceeded the pre-Israeli war on Gaza level, as they rose during January by 15% MoM to record about 1.15 billion cubic feet per day.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport intends to repeal the temporary registration of the Port Said and Damietta Container Handling Companies on the EGX, preferring to sell shares to a strategic investor.</p><p>Egyptians brought 3.8 tons of gold from abroad in the eight months following the government’s decision in May.</p><p><b>CIRA</b> (FV: EGP18.24, OW) released 1Q23/24 financial showing a squeeze in bottom line by 7.3% YoY to reach EGP99 mn due to the rising interest expenses. <em>CIRA is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 22.9x and an EV/EBITDA of 8.0x.</em></p><p><b>CIRA</b> has received the go-ahead from the Higher Education Ministry for Cairo Saxony University to have , its first academic year in September.</p><p><b>CIRA</b> decided to merge 3 of its own companies to include the schools these companies run under its umbrella and increase the company&apos;s equity value.</p><p><b>SUGR</b> (FV: RGP98.0, OW) released 4Q23 financial indicators. 4Q23 bottom-line recorded EGP220 mn (+91% YoY, -30% QoQ), bringing FY23 net profit to EGP1,624 mn (+91% YoY). <em>SUGR is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 6.8x and an EV/EBITDA of 4.7x.</em></p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) signed a co-development agreement on 865 feddans in New Heliopolis with Middle East for Investment and Touristic Development leading to minimum guaranteed revenue of EGP23.0 billion and expected revenue of EGP39.7 billion. </p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP20.38, OW) plans to open the commercial phase of Fanadir Marina in El Gouna in March or April 2024, according to local press.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) plans to offer 460 units in New Heliopolis for sale.</p><p>The Trade and Industry Ministry is studying canceling the anti-dumping duties on reinforced steel imports in light of soaring steel prices. </p><p>The Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industry at the Federation of Egyptian Industries addressed the Cabinet to direct the Central Bank to source USD150 million to release part of the raw materials held at the ports so that pharma companies can operate at full capacity.</p><p>The CBE has approved British multinational lender Standard Chartered’s request for a license to set up a branch in Egypt. </p><p><b>HRHO</b>&apos;s ValU enters into a partnership agreement with “Bosta” to enhance digital payment solutions to its customers.</p><p>Egypt’s digital exports stood at USD6.2 bn in 2023, up 26.5% YoY.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Maersk has reshuffled routes citing risks to seafarers and cargo on Red Sea.</p><p>Red Sea disruptions, surging Chinese demand, and supply outages are boosting competition for oil supplies that do not have to transit via the Suez Canal, Reuters reported.</p><p>French electrical equipment manufacturer Schneider Electric discussed potential electricity, water abstraction and greenhouse projects that rely on solar power with officials from the South Sinai governorate.</p><p>The WB is studying a new program with Egypt for ownership of government companies. Egypt is negotiating with the WB on 8 other programs.</p><p>The volumes of Israeli gas imported by Egypt exceeded the pre-Israeli war on Gaza level, as they rose during January by 15% MoM to record about 1.15 billion cubic feet per day.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport intends to repeal the temporary registration of the Port Said and Damietta Container Handling Companies on the EGX, preferring to sell shares to a strategic investor.</p><p>Egyptians brought 3.8 tons of gold from abroad in the eight months following the government’s decision in May.</p><p><b>CIRA</b> (FV: EGP18.24, OW) released 1Q23/24 financial showing a squeeze in bottom line by 7.3% YoY to reach EGP99 mn due to the rising interest expenses. <em>CIRA is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 22.9x and an EV/EBITDA of 8.0x.</em></p><p><b>CIRA</b> has received the go-ahead from the Higher Education Ministry for Cairo Saxony University to have , its first academic year in September.</p><p><b>CIRA</b> decided to merge 3 of its own companies to include the schools these companies run under its umbrella and increase the company&apos;s equity value.</p><p><b>SUGR</b> (FV: RGP98.0, OW) released 4Q23 financial indicators. 4Q23 bottom-line recorded EGP220 mn (+91% YoY, -30% QoQ), bringing FY23 net profit to EGP1,624 mn (+91% YoY). <em>SUGR is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 6.8x and an EV/EBITDA of 4.7x.</em></p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) signed a co-development agreement on 865 feddans in New Heliopolis with Middle East for Investment and Touristic Development leading to minimum guaranteed revenue of EGP23.0 billion and expected revenue of EGP39.7 billion. </p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP20.38, OW) plans to open the commercial phase of Fanadir Marina in El Gouna in March or April 2024, according to local press.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) plans to offer 460 units in New Heliopolis for sale.</p><p>The Trade and Industry Ministry is studying canceling the anti-dumping duties on reinforced steel imports in light of soaring steel prices. </p><p>The Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industry at the Federation of Egyptian Industries addressed the Cabinet to direct the Central Bank to source USD150 million to release part of the raw materials held at the ports so that pharma companies can operate at full capacity.</p><p>The CBE has approved British multinational lender Standard Chartered’s request for a license to set up a branch in Egypt. </p><p><b>HRHO</b>&apos;s ValU enters into a partnership agreement with “Bosta” to enhance digital payment solutions to its customers.</p><p>Egypt’s digital exports stood at USD6.2 bn in 2023, up 26.5% YoY.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ORHD| Your USD-Based Asset Pick ORHD (FV: EGP20.38, OW) is one of our top picks in light of the usual rush to real estate as a store of value amid potential EGP depreciation, especially since units and land in El Gouna are priced in USD, and the company’s exposure to incoming tourist arrivals, fueling its recurring income portfolio by virtue of its hotel business and commercial town management business. We select ORHD given the following points: Solid sales; 2023 witnessed impressive sales an...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>ORHD| Your USD-Based Asset Pick</b></p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP20.38, OW) is one of our top picks in light of the usual rush to real estate as a store of value amid potential EGP depreciation, especially since units and land in El Gouna are priced in USD, and the company’s exposure to incoming tourist arrivals, fueling its recurring income portfolio by virtue of its hotel business and commercial town management business. We select ORHD given the following points:</p><ul><li>Solid sales; 2023 witnessed impressive sales and we expect 2024 to witness growth in sales.</li><li>Exposure to increase in tourism.</li><li>Large residual land bank; we estimate ORHD’s residual land area at around 22.8 million sqm, rendering it one of the largest across the sector.</li><li>Stock offers one of the widest valuation gaps among sector peers at 65.8%.</li><li>Stock trading at one of the lowest FY24 P/E multiples among sector peers at 5.7x.</li><li>Stock trading at one of the lowest FY24 EV/EBITDA multiples among sector peers at 3.7x.</li></ul><p>An IMF team is currently in Cairo for ongoing discussions on the first and second reviews of Egypt’s reform program.</p><p>Egypt’s budget deficit recorded 4.95 percent of GDP during the first half of FY2023/2024, July-December 2023.</p><p>Moody&apos;s revised its outlook on Egypt to &quot;negative&quot; from &quot;stable&quot;. On another note, Moody&apos;s expects Egypt&apos;s IMF program could reach USD10 billion.</p><p>IDSC has initiated the first comprehensive national dialogue sessions on the document that outlines the key strategic directions for the Egyptian economy in 2024/2030.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s issuances of government debt instruments in local currency jumped by about 59% in 1H2023/24 to record up to EGP2.7 trillion.</p><p>El-Sisi approved a JPY100 billion loan to fund the first phase of the Cairo Metro Line 4. </p><p><b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP97.02, OW) raised its rebar price, for the third time since the beginning of the year, by EGP3,800/ton to EGP48,300/ton as of 20 January 2024.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> (FV: EGP51.00, OW) intends to roll out 5G network by the end of the year and trial operations within the coming three months, according to local press.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> denied the submitted offers related to tower sales and is currently in negotiations with another four entities, according to local press.</p><p>NBE lowered credit card limits on foreign exchange transactions executed at home and abroad. </p><p>The new high-yield CDs have attracted a combined EGP380 billion in NBE and Banque Misr as of last Thursday.</p><p><b>COMI</b> has rolled out a trio of fixed high-yield three-year certificates of deposit (CDs). </p><p>The CBE is extending the deadline requiring banks to provide 25% of the credit facilities portfolio to SMEs and 10% to finance small companies for an additional year ending 31 December 2024.</p><p><b>KIMA</b> is in talks with a consortium of banks to increase a syndicated loan from EGP4 billion to EGP7 billion. The loan will be used to finance the investment cost of the rehabilitation of the company&apos;s old factory in Aswan.</p><p>NBE and Banque Misr, which collectively own 20.8% of Alexandria Specialty Petroleum Products Company (ASPPC), are studying the sale of their stakes to EGPC. </p><p>The government is studying the establishment of a phosphate fertilizers complex in Qena governorate. </p><p><b>GB Corp</b>’s automotive assembly and distribution unit GB Auto has inked an EGP1.2 billion long-term financing agreement with a banking consortium led by Banque Misr.</p><p><b>OLFI</b> announced a price increase in its cheese products for the second time this year ranging from EGP20-83/pack.</p><p>Supreme Holding has formed a joint venture with an undisclosed British company that will invest USD30 million into setting up four animal feed factories in 10th Ramadan City. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>ORHD| Your USD-Based Asset Pick</b></p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP20.38, OW) is one of our top picks in light of the usual rush to real estate as a store of value amid potential EGP depreciation, especially since units and land in El Gouna are priced in USD, and the company’s exposure to incoming tourist arrivals, fueling its recurring income portfolio by virtue of its hotel business and commercial town management business. We select ORHD given the following points:</p><ul><li>Solid sales; 2023 witnessed impressive sales and we expect 2024 to witness growth in sales.</li><li>Exposure to increase in tourism.</li><li>Large residual land bank; we estimate ORHD’s residual land area at around 22.8 million sqm, rendering it one of the largest across the sector.</li><li>Stock offers one of the widest valuation gaps among sector peers at 65.8%.</li><li>Stock trading at one of the lowest FY24 P/E multiples among sector peers at 5.7x.</li><li>Stock trading at one of the lowest FY24 EV/EBITDA multiples among sector peers at 3.7x.</li></ul><p>An IMF team is currently in Cairo for ongoing discussions on the first and second reviews of Egypt’s reform program.</p><p>Egypt’s budget deficit recorded 4.95 percent of GDP during the first half of FY2023/2024, July-December 2023.</p><p>Moody&apos;s revised its outlook on Egypt to &quot;negative&quot; from &quot;stable&quot;. On another note, Moody&apos;s expects Egypt&apos;s IMF program could reach USD10 billion.</p><p>IDSC has initiated the first comprehensive national dialogue sessions on the document that outlines the key strategic directions for the Egyptian economy in 2024/2030.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s issuances of government debt instruments in local currency jumped by about 59% in 1H2023/24 to record up to EGP2.7 trillion.</p><p>El-Sisi approved a JPY100 billion loan to fund the first phase of the Cairo Metro Line 4. </p><p><b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP97.02, OW) raised its rebar price, for the third time since the beginning of the year, by EGP3,800/ton to EGP48,300/ton as of 20 January 2024.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> (FV: EGP51.00, OW) intends to roll out 5G network by the end of the year and trial operations within the coming three months, according to local press.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> denied the submitted offers related to tower sales and is currently in negotiations with another four entities, according to local press.</p><p>NBE lowered credit card limits on foreign exchange transactions executed at home and abroad. </p><p>The new high-yield CDs have attracted a combined EGP380 billion in NBE and Banque Misr as of last Thursday.</p><p><b>COMI</b> has rolled out a trio of fixed high-yield three-year certificates of deposit (CDs). </p><p>The CBE is extending the deadline requiring banks to provide 25% of the credit facilities portfolio to SMEs and 10% to finance small companies for an additional year ending 31 December 2024.</p><p><b>KIMA</b> is in talks with a consortium of banks to increase a syndicated loan from EGP4 billion to EGP7 billion. The loan will be used to finance the investment cost of the rehabilitation of the company&apos;s old factory in Aswan.</p><p>NBE and Banque Misr, which collectively own 20.8% of Alexandria Specialty Petroleum Products Company (ASPPC), are studying the sale of their stakes to EGPC. </p><p>The government is studying the establishment of a phosphate fertilizers complex in Qena governorate. </p><p><b>GB Corp</b>’s automotive assembly and distribution unit GB Auto has inked an EGP1.2 billion long-term financing agreement with a banking consortium led by Banque Misr.</p><p><b>OLFI</b> announced a price increase in its cheese products for the second time this year ranging from EGP20-83/pack.</p><p>Supreme Holding has formed a joint venture with an undisclosed British company that will invest USD30 million into setting up four animal feed factories in 10th Ramadan City. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ETEL| 5G License Granted without Spectrum; Triggers FV upgrade to EGP51/share Telecom Egypt acquired a 5G license from the government yesterday at USD150 million with no spectrum fees. Accordingly, we upgraded our FV for ETEL to EGP51.00 per share up from EGP45.00 per share, given that we had accounted for USD500 million of 5G related capex (instead of USD150 million), assuming USD350 million of spectrum fees which is not the case now. At current market price, ETEL is trading at a significant...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>ETEL| 5G License Granted without Spectrum; Triggers FV upgrade to EGP51/share</b></p><p>Telecom Egypt acquired a <b>5G license</b> from the government yesterday at USD150 million with no spectrum fees. <em>Accordingly, </em><b><em>we upgraded our FV for ETEL to EGP51.00 per share up from EGP45.00 per share</em></b><em>, given that we had accounted for USD500 million of 5G related capex (instead of USD150 million), assuming USD350 million of spectrum fees which is not the case now. At current market price, ETEL is </em><b><em>trading at a significant discount </em></b><em>to peers’ average with 2024f P/E of 5.3x and EV/EBITDA of 3.4x, at a discount to peers’ average of 13.5x and 6.0x.  </em></p><p><b>AMOC| A Beneficiary of Political Tension in the Region and a Play on Local Currency Weakness</b></p><p><b>AMOC </b>represents a good short-term play as one of our tier II picks for 2024 with an 15% upside potential and a FV of EGP12/share. Our FV is highly sensitive to GPM margin assumptions and local currency weakness, which are currently more on the conservative side. Thus, FV can be revised upwards to EGP14.67/share based on relative valuation and depending on local currency, oil prices, and margin performance. </p><p><b>Our view is supported by:</b></p><ul><li>The expected currency devaluation bodes well for the company’s revenues, which we forecast to grow by 52% YoY over FY3/24.</li><li>Net profit is expected to increase by 69% YoY to EGP2.25 billion in FY23/24.</li><li>We expect to distribute a DPS of EGP0.96/share in FY23/24f, implying a dividend yield of 9%, the highest among its sector peers.</li><li><em>AMOC is trading on a FY23/24e PE of 6.0x and EV/EBITDA of 3.4x, one of the lowest among its sector peers.</em></li></ul><p>Cargo flights are filling up as Red Sea disruptions continue. </p><p>Traders are rushing to unwind their bets on a big depreciation of the EGP, as the country’s government is nearing a deal with the IMF to boost the size of a rescue package. </p><p>The number of tourist arrivals to Egypt during 2023 increased by 27.3% to reach 14.9 million tourists.</p><p>The Commodity Exchange plans to launch new products on its trading platform during the current year.</p><p>Ministry of Supply, represented by the Egyptian Holding Company for Silos and Storage EHCSS, got a USD110 loan from the WB to complete the national project for field silos.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> secured a 5G license from the NTRA at USD150 million for 15 years.</p><p>Bayut has contracted with <b>FWRY</b> to provide its customers with instalments services through consumer financing. </p><p>Alshaya Group, one of the region&apos;s biggest retail operators will be downsizing their business in Egypt due to FX pressure and economic conditions.</p><p>OPEC estimated the world&apos;s demand for oil to increase to 2.25 million bbl per day in 2024 and another 1.8 million bbl per day in 2025, on the back of a strengthening Chinese economy.</p><p>EFG Finance, the non-bank financial services arm of <b>HRHO</b>, might look into acquiring a stake in Saudi’s PayTabs, through giving up its 50% stake in PayTabs Egypt.</p><p> <b>HRHO</b>’s microfinance arm Tanmeyah has teamed up with the Egyptian arm of GIG to roll out new micro-ins. products. </p><p><b>COMI </b>has signed an agreement with the Housing Ministry’s Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund to provide EGP3 bn in financing to support the fund’s initiative to give out loans to low- and middle-income home buyers at 3%, 7%, and 8% interest rates.</p><p>Yesterday&apos;s announced EGP4.2 billion finance agreement inked between <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP233.65, OW) and Arab Bank is not a loan, but bank guarantees to the National Tunnels Authority.</p><p>Damietta port Authority reported an increase in number of ships handled by 14.2% YoY and an increase of 11.6% YoY in cargo handling in 2023.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>ETEL| 5G License Granted without Spectrum; Triggers FV upgrade to EGP51/share</b></p><p>Telecom Egypt acquired a <b>5G license</b> from the government yesterday at USD150 million with no spectrum fees. <em>Accordingly, </em><b><em>we upgraded our FV for ETEL to EGP51.00 per share up from EGP45.00 per share</em></b><em>, given that we had accounted for USD500 million of 5G related capex (instead of USD150 million), assuming USD350 million of spectrum fees which is not the case now. At current market price, ETEL is </em><b><em>trading at a significant discount </em></b><em>to peers’ average with 2024f P/E of 5.3x and EV/EBITDA of 3.4x, at a discount to peers’ average of 13.5x and 6.0x.  </em></p><p><b>AMOC| A Beneficiary of Political Tension in the Region and a Play on Local Currency Weakness</b></p><p><b>AMOC </b>represents a good short-term play as one of our tier II picks for 2024 with an 15% upside potential and a FV of EGP12/share. Our FV is highly sensitive to GPM margin assumptions and local currency weakness, which are currently more on the conservative side. Thus, FV can be revised upwards to EGP14.67/share based on relative valuation and depending on local currency, oil prices, and margin performance. </p><p><b>Our view is supported by:</b></p><ul><li>The expected currency devaluation bodes well for the company’s revenues, which we forecast to grow by 52% YoY over FY3/24.</li><li>Net profit is expected to increase by 69% YoY to EGP2.25 billion in FY23/24.</li><li>We expect to distribute a DPS of EGP0.96/share in FY23/24f, implying a dividend yield of 9%, the highest among its sector peers.</li><li><em>AMOC is trading on a FY23/24e PE of 6.0x and EV/EBITDA of 3.4x, one of the lowest among its sector peers.</em></li></ul><p>Cargo flights are filling up as Red Sea disruptions continue. </p><p>Traders are rushing to unwind their bets on a big depreciation of the EGP, as the country’s government is nearing a deal with the IMF to boost the size of a rescue package. </p><p>The number of tourist arrivals to Egypt during 2023 increased by 27.3% to reach 14.9 million tourists.</p><p>The Commodity Exchange plans to launch new products on its trading platform during the current year.</p><p>Ministry of Supply, represented by the Egyptian Holding Company for Silos and Storage EHCSS, got a USD110 loan from the WB to complete the national project for field silos.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> secured a 5G license from the NTRA at USD150 million for 15 years.</p><p>Bayut has contracted with <b>FWRY</b> to provide its customers with instalments services through consumer financing. </p><p>Alshaya Group, one of the region&apos;s biggest retail operators will be downsizing their business in Egypt due to FX pressure and economic conditions.</p><p>OPEC estimated the world&apos;s demand for oil to increase to 2.25 million bbl per day in 2024 and another 1.8 million bbl per day in 2025, on the back of a strengthening Chinese economy.</p><p>EFG Finance, the non-bank financial services arm of <b>HRHO</b>, might look into acquiring a stake in Saudi’s PayTabs, through giving up its 50% stake in PayTabs Egypt.</p><p> <b>HRHO</b>’s microfinance arm Tanmeyah has teamed up with the Egyptian arm of GIG to roll out new micro-ins. products. </p><p><b>COMI </b>has signed an agreement with the Housing Ministry’s Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund to provide EGP3 bn in financing to support the fund’s initiative to give out loans to low- and middle-income home buyers at 3%, 7%, and 8% interest rates.</p><p>Yesterday&apos;s announced EGP4.2 billion finance agreement inked between <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP233.65, OW) and Arab Bank is not a loan, but bank guarantees to the National Tunnels Authority.</p><p>Damietta port Authority reported an increase in number of ships handled by 14.2% YoY and an increase of 11.6% YoY in cargo handling in 2023.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ESRS | The top beneficiary within EGX of weaker local currency Despite the recent rally in the stock price, we still believe ESRS (FV: EGP97.03, OW) has untapped value. We included ESRS in our Top Picks for 2024 given not only its solid operational performance in the past few quarters, which was supported mainly by the recovering global steel cycle and currency fluctuations, but also confirmed by its low multiples when compared to latest steel transactions executed as well as emerging markets...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>ESRS</b> | The top beneficiary within EGX of weaker local currency</p><p>Despite the recent rally in the stock price, we still believe <b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP97.03, OW) has untapped value. We included ESRS in our Top Picks for 2024 given not only its solid operational performance in the past few quarters, which was supported mainly by the recovering global steel cycle and currency fluctuations, but also confirmed by its low multiples when compared to latest steel transactions executed as well as emerging markets peers group multiples. Using an equal-weighted relative valuation method for median P/S, P/E and EV/EBITDA multiples for FY24e and applying a 50% discount for Egypt’s macro challenges, ESRS’s implied FV is estimated at EGP224.12/share implying a significant upside potential of 150% to the current market price of EGP89.58/share and 131% to our DCF valuation FV of EGP97.02/share . The stock is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 2.0x and EV/EBITDA of 2.3x,</p><p>We published this morning Commodity and Material Prices presentation, in which we present the average material prices for 4Q23 and depict the impact of such changes on the financial performance of the relevant listed equities in Egypt. </p><p>Egypt is seeking the US guarantee to issue bonds in the international debt markets.</p><p>Egypt will receive a USD250 million sharia-compliant trade loan facility from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (IFTC) to support Egypt’s food and oil security.</p><p>Shell has suspended shipments through the Red Sea indefinitely amid fears of further escalations in the waterway. Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines also paused transit through the waterway. On the other hand, Four Qatari vessels carrying liquified natural gas have resumed their course along the Red Sea after several days’ pause.</p><p>Suez Canal Authority (SCA) head dismissed rumors about securitizing the canal revenues as mere media speculation. He estimated that the current 30% drop in traffic will last until the end of the month.</p><p>According to the Tax authority, the income tax draft law will keep the maximum limit for tax rate at 22.5% for corporates and 27.5% for individuals. The draft law will not amend tax brackets.</p><p>The Egyptian Mercantile Exchange (EMX) plans to list 13 new commodities spanning agricultural, oil derivatives, and food categories.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP77.75, OW) extended the deadline for submitting technical and financial offers for the rehabilitation of the company’s facilities until March 31, 2024, originally scheduled for January 15. </p><p> Egypt’s exports of cement increased by 18% YoY in 11M23 to reach USD721 million, up from USD611 million in 11M22.</p><p>German cement manufacturer Heidelberg Materials has set up a waste heat recovery system at its factory in Helwan with a USD30 million investment. The new system will supply 30% of the factory’s electricity needs.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP233.65, OW) signed a EGP4.2 billion cooperation agreement with Arab Bank to help fund the fourth phase of Cairo Metro Line 4 </p><p><b>TALM</b> released strong 1Q23/24 results showing: Net profit climbed to reach EGP221 mn from a previous EGP108 mn (+104% YoY). Enhanced profitability came trickling down from higher revenues and enhanced gross profitability. TALM is currently trading at an annualized FY23/24 P/E of 4.8x.</p><p>New Motors are planning to locally assemble Kaiyi cars, with the first production line to be operational before 2024 end. The project is expected to be 50% financed by a Kuwaiti investor.</p><p>Valu, <b>HRHO</b>’s consumer finance arm is targeting 1.5x growth in its financing portfolio in 2024 while shifting towards larger ticket sizes, such as financing cars or furnishings to minimize risks.</p><p>US private equity firm General Atlantic has agreed to acquire London-based, emerging markets-focused infrastructure fund manager Actis.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>ESRS</b> | The top beneficiary within EGX of weaker local currency</p><p>Despite the recent rally in the stock price, we still believe <b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP97.03, OW) has untapped value. We included ESRS in our Top Picks for 2024 given not only its solid operational performance in the past few quarters, which was supported mainly by the recovering global steel cycle and currency fluctuations, but also confirmed by its low multiples when compared to latest steel transactions executed as well as emerging markets peers group multiples. Using an equal-weighted relative valuation method for median P/S, P/E and EV/EBITDA multiples for FY24e and applying a 50% discount for Egypt’s macro challenges, ESRS’s implied FV is estimated at EGP224.12/share implying a significant upside potential of 150% to the current market price of EGP89.58/share and 131% to our DCF valuation FV of EGP97.02/share . The stock is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 2.0x and EV/EBITDA of 2.3x,</p><p>We published this morning Commodity and Material Prices presentation, in which we present the average material prices for 4Q23 and depict the impact of such changes on the financial performance of the relevant listed equities in Egypt. </p><p>Egypt is seeking the US guarantee to issue bonds in the international debt markets.</p><p>Egypt will receive a USD250 million sharia-compliant trade loan facility from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (IFTC) to support Egypt’s food and oil security.</p><p>Shell has suspended shipments through the Red Sea indefinitely amid fears of further escalations in the waterway. Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines also paused transit through the waterway. On the other hand, Four Qatari vessels carrying liquified natural gas have resumed their course along the Red Sea after several days’ pause.</p><p>Suez Canal Authority (SCA) head dismissed rumors about securitizing the canal revenues as mere media speculation. He estimated that the current 30% drop in traffic will last until the end of the month.</p><p>According to the Tax authority, the income tax draft law will keep the maximum limit for tax rate at 22.5% for corporates and 27.5% for individuals. The draft law will not amend tax brackets.</p><p>The Egyptian Mercantile Exchange (EMX) plans to list 13 new commodities spanning agricultural, oil derivatives, and food categories.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP77.75, OW) extended the deadline for submitting technical and financial offers for the rehabilitation of the company’s facilities until March 31, 2024, originally scheduled for January 15. </p><p> Egypt’s exports of cement increased by 18% YoY in 11M23 to reach USD721 million, up from USD611 million in 11M22.</p><p>German cement manufacturer Heidelberg Materials has set up a waste heat recovery system at its factory in Helwan with a USD30 million investment. The new system will supply 30% of the factory’s electricity needs.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP233.65, OW) signed a EGP4.2 billion cooperation agreement with Arab Bank to help fund the fourth phase of Cairo Metro Line 4 </p><p><b>TALM</b> released strong 1Q23/24 results showing: Net profit climbed to reach EGP221 mn from a previous EGP108 mn (+104% YoY). Enhanced profitability came trickling down from higher revenues and enhanced gross profitability. TALM is currently trading at an annualized FY23/24 P/E of 4.8x.</p><p>New Motors are planning to locally assemble Kaiyi cars, with the first production line to be operational before 2024 end. The project is expected to be 50% financed by a Kuwaiti investor.</p><p>Valu, <b>HRHO</b>’s consumer finance arm is targeting 1.5x growth in its financing portfolio in 2024 while shifting towards larger ticket sizes, such as financing cars or furnishings to minimize risks.</p><p>US private equity firm General Atlantic has agreed to acquire London-based, emerging markets-focused infrastructure fund manager Actis.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - ETEL - ORWE - HRHO - CCAP - BTFH - SWDY - GBCO - JUFO - TMGH - ABUK - ELEC - ISPH - MCQE   Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe     ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[GBCO (FV: EGP12.86, OW) made it to our top-picks list, mainly backed by GB Capital, as it forms 71% of our final valuation, while GB Auto holds only 29%. GBCO is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 3.2x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.2x.  Economic growth slowed to 2.65% YoY in 1QFY2023-24, according to new data by the Planning Ministry. That is down from 4.4% YoY in 1Q2022-23 and 2.9% YoY in the final quarter.  The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones has agreed with the CBE that foreign com...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>GBCO (FV: EGP12.86, OW) made it to our top-picks list, mainly backed by GB Capital, as it forms 71% of our final valuation, while GB Auto holds only 29%. GBCO is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 3.2x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.2x.<br/><br/>Economic growth slowed to 2.65% YoY in 1QFY2023-24, according to new data by the Planning Ministry. That is down from 4.4% YoY in 1Q2022-23 and 2.9% YoY in the final quarter.<br/><br/>The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones has agreed with the CBE that foreign companies will not waive transfers in foreign currencies in banks that are intended to increase the company’s capital only.<br/><br/>The Suez Canal Authority has started to collect an increase in fees for transiting ships by rates ranging between 5% and 15% for specific types of ships, as per their decision issued last October.<br/><br/>The Ministry of Finance expects public debt to decline by FY2023/24 end to 92.2% of GDP, and continue to decline to 91.9% of GDP next fiscal year, and 88% in FY2025-26.<br/><br/>Kuwait’s Ali Alghanim &amp; Sons Automotive, Saudi’s Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Group, and Egypt’s Organi Group have launched a joint venture dubbed Auto Mobility that will invest USD100 million into localizing the production of cars from Chinese automobile giant Geely. <br/><br/>No fewer than five Qatari vessels carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) making their way to the Bab El Mandeb strait have been stopped in their tracks since Friday. Around 209 oil tankers or 4% of the world’s oil fleet have started rerouting away from the Red Sea over the weekend.<br/><br/>The Egyptian Stock Exchange aims to launch a new electronic disclosure system by 2025 aiming at developing the technological structure of the market by modernizing the electronic trading system.<br/><br/>The Egyptian National Railway Authority intends to borrow EGP18 billion from a consortium of local banks to finance two railway projects, which it plans to launch during the second half of this year.<br/><br/>The House of Representatives approved the seventh structural adjustment facility agreement between Egypt and the Arab Monetary Fund, worth USD614.3 million.<br/><br/>A government official estimated Egypt&apos;s total imports of Israeli natural gas at about 900 million cubic feet per day in January 2024. <br/><br/>The government plans to double the capacity of Cairo International Airport. The new terminal will accommodate an additional 30 million passengers per year.<br/><br/>SAUD and EGBE have disabled credit card withdrawals abroad. EGBE has also cut monthly credit card limits on foreign exchange transactions executed abroad to the equivalent of EGP3k.<br/> <br/>HRHO’s ValU signed a partnership agreement with the Damietta Chamber of Commerce to enhance the furniture industry in Damietta by providing an integrated package of buy now and pay later solutions.<br/> <br/>Local mobile operators are planning to launch eSIMs in 1Q24, with pre-launch trials currently underway.<br/> <br/>ETEL and Zain Omantel International (ZOI) are joining forces to build a digital corridor. This corridor will connect the Mediterranean Sea to the Arabian Sea and Arabian Gulf, creating an unprecedented data highway. Telecom Egypt will develop new infrastructure across Egypt from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean and onwards to Europe.<br/> <br/>CBE is studying linking InstaPay to four BRICS countries including India, Russia, Brazil, and South Africa.<br/><br/>ARCC (FV: EGP13.01, OW) is to undertake a filter upgrade conversion project with a total estimated cost of EUR8 million. <br/><br/>The winner of the tender to install the signaling and control systems for the Cairo-Alexandria freight railway bypass will be announced next July. <br/><br/>RMDA achieved 31% YoY increase in revenues (including injectable antibiotics) in November 2023. <br/><br/>Egypt’s exports of medicines and pharmaceutical products increased by 11.7% YoY in 10M23 to reach USD276.68 million.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>GBCO (FV: EGP12.86, OW) made it to our top-picks list, mainly backed by GB Capital, as it forms 71% of our final valuation, while GB Auto holds only 29%. GBCO is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 3.2x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.2x.<br/><br/>Economic growth slowed to 2.65% YoY in 1QFY2023-24, according to new data by the Planning Ministry. That is down from 4.4% YoY in 1Q2022-23 and 2.9% YoY in the final quarter.<br/><br/>The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones has agreed with the CBE that foreign companies will not waive transfers in foreign currencies in banks that are intended to increase the company’s capital only.<br/><br/>The Suez Canal Authority has started to collect an increase in fees for transiting ships by rates ranging between 5% and 15% for specific types of ships, as per their decision issued last October.<br/><br/>The Ministry of Finance expects public debt to decline by FY2023/24 end to 92.2% of GDP, and continue to decline to 91.9% of GDP next fiscal year, and 88% in FY2025-26.<br/><br/>Kuwait’s Ali Alghanim &amp; Sons Automotive, Saudi’s Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Group, and Egypt’s Organi Group have launched a joint venture dubbed Auto Mobility that will invest USD100 million into localizing the production of cars from Chinese automobile giant Geely. <br/><br/>No fewer than five Qatari vessels carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) making their way to the Bab El Mandeb strait have been stopped in their tracks since Friday. Around 209 oil tankers or 4% of the world’s oil fleet have started rerouting away from the Red Sea over the weekend.<br/><br/>The Egyptian Stock Exchange aims to launch a new electronic disclosure system by 2025 aiming at developing the technological structure of the market by modernizing the electronic trading system.<br/><br/>The Egyptian National Railway Authority intends to borrow EGP18 billion from a consortium of local banks to finance two railway projects, which it plans to launch during the second half of this year.<br/><br/>The House of Representatives approved the seventh structural adjustment facility agreement between Egypt and the Arab Monetary Fund, worth USD614.3 million.<br/><br/>A government official estimated Egypt&apos;s total imports of Israeli natural gas at about 900 million cubic feet per day in January 2024. <br/><br/>The government plans to double the capacity of Cairo International Airport. The new terminal will accommodate an additional 30 million passengers per year.<br/><br/>SAUD and EGBE have disabled credit card withdrawals abroad. EGBE has also cut monthly credit card limits on foreign exchange transactions executed abroad to the equivalent of EGP3k.<br/> <br/>HRHO’s ValU signed a partnership agreement with the Damietta Chamber of Commerce to enhance the furniture industry in Damietta by providing an integrated package of buy now and pay later solutions.<br/> <br/>Local mobile operators are planning to launch eSIMs in 1Q24, with pre-launch trials currently underway.<br/> <br/>ETEL and Zain Omantel International (ZOI) are joining forces to build a digital corridor. This corridor will connect the Mediterranean Sea to the Arabian Sea and Arabian Gulf, creating an unprecedented data highway. Telecom Egypt will develop new infrastructure across Egypt from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean and onwards to Europe.<br/> <br/>CBE is studying linking InstaPay to four BRICS countries including India, Russia, Brazil, and South Africa.<br/><br/>ARCC (FV: EGP13.01, OW) is to undertake a filter upgrade conversion project with a total estimated cost of EUR8 million. <br/><br/>The winner of the tender to install the signaling and control systems for the Cairo-Alexandria freight railway bypass will be announced next July. <br/><br/>RMDA achieved 31% YoY increase in revenues (including injectable antibiotics) in November 2023. <br/><br/>Egypt’s exports of medicines and pharmaceutical products increased by 11.7% YoY in 10M23 to reach USD276.68 million.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[EAST: New Owner, New Terms, New Norms, and High Yield EAST’s (FV: EGP38.68, OW) recent company developments pushed it to our top-picks list with the support of new more-flexible pricing strategies and raw materials availability. Below are the detailed reasons for our call: The newly implemented tax law allows EAST to increase selling prices by 12% per annum, leaving room for EGP4/pack more to be added during FY23/24, if needed.With the presence of the new strategic investor, raw materials are...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>EAST: New Owner, New Terms, New Norms, and High Yield</b><br/><b>EAST</b>’s (FV: EGP38.68, OW) recent company developments pushed it to our top-picks list with the support of new more-flexible pricing strategies and raw materials availability.</p><p>Below are the detailed reasons for our call:</p><ul><li>The newly implemented tax law allows EAST to increase selling prices by 12% per annum, leaving room for EGP4/pack more to be added during FY23/24, if needed.</li><li>With the presence of the new strategic investor, raw materials are expected to be made available.</li><li>We expect EAST to pay a DPS of EGP4.35/share out of FY23/24 profits, with a DY of 14%, which is amongst the highest in the market.</li><li>EAST is currently trading at a FY23/24 P/E of 6.0x and an EV/EBITDA of 4.9x, which is at a significant discount to emerging market peers. </li></ul><p>The government plans to increase the funds allocated for education over the coming six years, with plans to increase pre-university education spending to EGP1.8 trillion. </p><p>The government received several applications from Gulf and foreign investors to get golden licenses for green energy projects worth over USD6 billion.</p><p>Chevron will start producing gas from the offshore Nargis gas field during 1H25. </p><p>Egypt could issue bonds in the local currencies of New Development Bank (NDB) member countries. Founded by BRICS countries, the NDB expanded to include Egypt in April 2023.</p><p>Centamin Company expects to obtain final approval from Parliament for the mining exploitation agreement with the Egyptian government during 1H 2024.</p><p>Government sources revealed that the expected cost of extending the exemption of industrial and poultry projects from real estate tax until the end of 2025 amounts to EGP4 billion.</p><p>A government official said that Egypt received 1.1 million tourists from the Arab Gulf countries during the past year, including 800,000 Saudi arrivals.</p><p>The government is studying the extension of the expat car import initiative for another three months to end on 30 April 2024.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) AGM approved a protocol agreement with the Holding Company for Cotton, Spinning, and Weaving to acquire a land plot for EGP2.0 billion. The AGM also approved bringing forward the distribution date of the last EGP0.12/share installment of the EGP0.22/share cash dividends to 31 January 2024 instead of 30 June 2024.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s iron and steel exports surged 62% YoY to USD2.1 billion in the 11-month period of 2023.</p><p>The second gold fund in Egypt was launched in partnership between Evolve and <b>Beltone Financial Holding</b>, with Beltone holding a 51% share in the fund and Evolve holding 49%.</p><p>EFG Finance, the non-banking financing platform affiliated with <b>EFG Holding Group</b>, aims to complete the new technological infrastructure that serves all financing activities, anticipating that the infrastructure will be completed by 2025.</p><p><b>Qatar National Bank Al-Ahli</b> signed a cooperation agreement with Al-Tadhamon Microfinance Corporation under which it can renew a credit facility of EGP195 million to enhance the financing of microenterprises. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 78.3 | <em>-0.60%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 375 | <em>11.00%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 356 | 4.60%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,010 | 2.00%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 940 | 0.50%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 376 | 4.00%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,172 | -7.40%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,128 | <em>0.40%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 131 | <em>-10.60%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,613 | <em>-2.20%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>EAST: New Owner, New Terms, New Norms, and High Yield</b><br/><b>EAST</b>’s (FV: EGP38.68, OW) recent company developments pushed it to our top-picks list with the support of new more-flexible pricing strategies and raw materials availability.</p><p>Below are the detailed reasons for our call:</p><ul><li>The newly implemented tax law allows EAST to increase selling prices by 12% per annum, leaving room for EGP4/pack more to be added during FY23/24, if needed.</li><li>With the presence of the new strategic investor, raw materials are expected to be made available.</li><li>We expect EAST to pay a DPS of EGP4.35/share out of FY23/24 profits, with a DY of 14%, which is amongst the highest in the market.</li><li>EAST is currently trading at a FY23/24 P/E of 6.0x and an EV/EBITDA of 4.9x, which is at a significant discount to emerging market peers. </li></ul><p>The government plans to increase the funds allocated for education over the coming six years, with plans to increase pre-university education spending to EGP1.8 trillion. </p><p>The government received several applications from Gulf and foreign investors to get golden licenses for green energy projects worth over USD6 billion.</p><p>Chevron will start producing gas from the offshore Nargis gas field during 1H25. </p><p>Egypt could issue bonds in the local currencies of New Development Bank (NDB) member countries. Founded by BRICS countries, the NDB expanded to include Egypt in April 2023.</p><p>Centamin Company expects to obtain final approval from Parliament for the mining exploitation agreement with the Egyptian government during 1H 2024.</p><p>Government sources revealed that the expected cost of extending the exemption of industrial and poultry projects from real estate tax until the end of 2025 amounts to EGP4 billion.</p><p>A government official said that Egypt received 1.1 million tourists from the Arab Gulf countries during the past year, including 800,000 Saudi arrivals.</p><p>The government is studying the extension of the expat car import initiative for another three months to end on 30 April 2024.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) AGM approved a protocol agreement with the Holding Company for Cotton, Spinning, and Weaving to acquire a land plot for EGP2.0 billion. The AGM also approved bringing forward the distribution date of the last EGP0.12/share installment of the EGP0.22/share cash dividends to 31 January 2024 instead of 30 June 2024.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s iron and steel exports surged 62% YoY to USD2.1 billion in the 11-month period of 2023.</p><p>The second gold fund in Egypt was launched in partnership between Evolve and <b>Beltone Financial Holding</b>, with Beltone holding a 51% share in the fund and Evolve holding 49%.</p><p>EFG Finance, the non-banking financing platform affiliated with <b>EFG Holding Group</b>, aims to complete the new technological infrastructure that serves all financing activities, anticipating that the infrastructure will be completed by 2025.</p><p><b>Qatar National Bank Al-Ahli</b> signed a cooperation agreement with Al-Tadhamon Microfinance Corporation under which it can renew a credit facility of EGP195 million to enhance the financing of microenterprises. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 78.3 | <em>-0.60%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 375 | <em>11.00%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 356 | 4.60%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,010 | 2.00%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 940 | 0.50%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 376 | 4.00%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,172 | -7.40%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,128 | <em>0.40%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 131 | <em>-10.60%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,613 | <em>-2.20%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Market Overview  COMI CIEB SWDY  ETEL  FWRY EFIH PHDC MFPC SKPC ALCN   Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[All in ORWE's Favor: Local Currency Weakness, Export Rebates, Low Global PP Prices, and Attractive Distributions  ORWE (FV: EGP23.42, OW) is one of our top picks in the consumer sector, especially in light of the expected local currency depreciation, given that nearly 65% of its revenues are dedicated to exports, which also translates into higher export rebates, coupled with resilient local market and declining polypropylene prices.   The Egyptian government is preparing to introduc...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>All in ORWE&apos;s Favor: Local Currency Weakness, Export Rebates, Low Global PP Prices, and Attractive Distributions</b> </p><p><b>ORWE</b> (FV: EGP23.42, OW) is one of our top picks in the consumer sector, especially in light of the expected local currency depreciation, given that nearly 65% of its revenues are dedicated to exports, which also translates into higher export rebates, coupled with resilient local market and declining polypropylene prices.  </p><p>The Egyptian government is preparing to introduce a social protection package that encompasses various improvements, including wage and pension adjustments and an increase in the tax exemption threshold.</p><p>Minister of Finance said the Ministry also submitted a draft decision to the Cabinet, proposing an extension of the state treasury&apos;s responsibility for bearing the real estate tax burden on industrial projects, poultry farming, and other sectors until the end of 2026.</p><p>The IMF is discussing with the Egyptian authorities a set of policies that would support the completion of the first and second reviews of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) that Egypt has with the Fund.</p><p>Suez Canal revenues since the beginning of the year are down 40% YoY. </p><p>At least three firms — Torm, Hafnia, and Stena Bulk, who direct around 350 tankers between them — paused transit through the Red Sea, Bloomberg reported.</p><p>ADQ and ADNEC announced the signing of definitive agreements for the strategic acquisition of a 40.5% stake in <b>TMGH</b>’s (FV: EGP42.95, OW) hospitality arm, ICON, through a capital increase. </p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP5.59, OW) achieved stellar 4Q23 sales of EGP24.5 billion, up 189.0% y/y and 59.8% q/q, bringing FY23 sales to an impressive EGP59.5 billion, up 128.8% y/y. The company is planning to invest EGP15.0 billion in FY24.</p><p><b>QNBA</b>’s (FV: EGP 55.00, OW) 4Q23 net profit post-minority interest recorded EGP3.7 billion (+23% y/y, -4% q/q), bringing FY23 bottom line to EGP16.2 billion (+57% y/y).<em> The stock is currently trading at 2024 P/B of 0.8x and P/E of 3.9x.</em>  </p><p><b>COMI</b> and <b>ADIB</b> have lowered credit card limits on foreign exchange transactions executed locally and abroad last week.</p><p>The high-yield CDs recently offered by NBE and Banque Misr have attracted a combined EGP205 billion since their launch eight days ago. </p><p>NBE and Banque Misr have reportedly increased the interest rate on loans secured by the three-year 19% CDs to 25.5%, up from 21%, following the CBE’s signal to all banks to increase rates on secured loans.</p><p><b>ADIB</b> is putting together EGP5.8 billion worth of Sharia-compliant financing for local tech consultancy firm Giza Systems to help it repay outstanding loans and pivot towards a Sharia-compliant capital structure.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP97.02, OW) raised rebar and flat prices by EGP2,500/ton to EGP44,500/ton and EGP45,500/ton, respectively, as of 14 January 2024. On a different note, ESRS recorded exports sales of USD1.5 billion in 2023 which are expected to reach USD1.75 billion in 2024.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP77.75, OW) is to inject investments worth EGP850 million, out of the budgeted figure of EGP1 billion, through the rest of FY23/24 to execute a number of projects and purchase machinery and equipment, according to local press. </p><p>The government plans to build a USD50 million logistics area behind the Safaga sea port to load and unload goods aboard the high-speed electric rail linking the Red Sea to the Mediterranean. </p><p>The Social Fund for Development revealed the establishment a new company, tentatively called “Khatwa”, in partnership with <b>ETEL</b> and Egypt Post with a capital of EGP150 million. The company will be specialized in financing small, medium, and micro enterprises, according to local press.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>All in ORWE&apos;s Favor: Local Currency Weakness, Export Rebates, Low Global PP Prices, and Attractive Distributions</b> </p><p><b>ORWE</b> (FV: EGP23.42, OW) is one of our top picks in the consumer sector, especially in light of the expected local currency depreciation, given that nearly 65% of its revenues are dedicated to exports, which also translates into higher export rebates, coupled with resilient local market and declining polypropylene prices.  </p><p>The Egyptian government is preparing to introduce a social protection package that encompasses various improvements, including wage and pension adjustments and an increase in the tax exemption threshold.</p><p>Minister of Finance said the Ministry also submitted a draft decision to the Cabinet, proposing an extension of the state treasury&apos;s responsibility for bearing the real estate tax burden on industrial projects, poultry farming, and other sectors until the end of 2026.</p><p>The IMF is discussing with the Egyptian authorities a set of policies that would support the completion of the first and second reviews of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) that Egypt has with the Fund.</p><p>Suez Canal revenues since the beginning of the year are down 40% YoY. </p><p>At least three firms — Torm, Hafnia, and Stena Bulk, who direct around 350 tankers between them — paused transit through the Red Sea, Bloomberg reported.</p><p>ADQ and ADNEC announced the signing of definitive agreements for the strategic acquisition of a 40.5% stake in <b>TMGH</b>’s (FV: EGP42.95, OW) hospitality arm, ICON, through a capital increase. </p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP5.59, OW) achieved stellar 4Q23 sales of EGP24.5 billion, up 189.0% y/y and 59.8% q/q, bringing FY23 sales to an impressive EGP59.5 billion, up 128.8% y/y. The company is planning to invest EGP15.0 billion in FY24.</p><p><b>QNBA</b>’s (FV: EGP 55.00, OW) 4Q23 net profit post-minority interest recorded EGP3.7 billion (+23% y/y, -4% q/q), bringing FY23 bottom line to EGP16.2 billion (+57% y/y).<em> The stock is currently trading at 2024 P/B of 0.8x and P/E of 3.9x.</em>  </p><p><b>COMI</b> and <b>ADIB</b> have lowered credit card limits on foreign exchange transactions executed locally and abroad last week.</p><p>The high-yield CDs recently offered by NBE and Banque Misr have attracted a combined EGP205 billion since their launch eight days ago. </p><p>NBE and Banque Misr have reportedly increased the interest rate on loans secured by the three-year 19% CDs to 25.5%, up from 21%, following the CBE’s signal to all banks to increase rates on secured loans.</p><p><b>ADIB</b> is putting together EGP5.8 billion worth of Sharia-compliant financing for local tech consultancy firm Giza Systems to help it repay outstanding loans and pivot towards a Sharia-compliant capital structure.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP97.02, OW) raised rebar and flat prices by EGP2,500/ton to EGP44,500/ton and EGP45,500/ton, respectively, as of 14 January 2024. On a different note, ESRS recorded exports sales of USD1.5 billion in 2023 which are expected to reach USD1.75 billion in 2024.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP77.75, OW) is to inject investments worth EGP850 million, out of the budgeted figure of EGP1 billion, through the rest of FY23/24 to execute a number of projects and purchase machinery and equipment, according to local press. </p><p>The government plans to build a USD50 million logistics area behind the Safaga sea port to load and unload goods aboard the high-speed electric rail linking the Red Sea to the Mediterranean. </p><p>The Social Fund for Development revealed the establishment a new company, tentatively called “Khatwa”, in partnership with <b>ETEL</b> and Egypt Post with a capital of EGP150 million. The company will be specialized in financing small, medium, and micro enterprises, according to local press.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[PHDC (FV: EGP5.59, OW) is a top pick especially in light of potential EGP depreciation and expected inflation given the usual rush to real estate as a store of value. We select PHDC given a number of factors: Solid sales in 2023 and 2024 should be further supported by PHDC’s upcoming launch of its new project, whose proximity to Palm Hills October is expected to dictate a premium in pricing.Large residual land bank and a solid development track record.Stock offers one of the widest valuation ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP5.59, OW) is a top pick especially in light of potential EGP depreciation and expected inflation given the usual rush to real estate as a store of value. We select PHDC given a number of factors:</p><ul><li>Solid sales in 2023 and 2024 should be further supported by PHDC’s upcoming launch of its new project, whose proximity to Palm Hills October is expected to dictate a premium in pricing.</li><li>Large residual land bank and a solid development track record.</li><li>Stock offers one of the widest valuation gaps among sector peers at 78.0%.</li><li>Stock trading at one of the lowest EV/sqm multiples among sector peers at EGP835/sqm, below the sector average of EGP1,168/sqm.</li><li>Stock trading at one of the lowest FY24 P/E multiples among sector peers at 5.6x, below the sector average of 13.3x.</li></ul><p>Egypt&apos;s annual core inflation rate decelerated by 1.7% in December to 34.2%, down from 35.9% in November, monthly core inflation rate rose to 1.3% in December 2023 from 1% in November.</p><p>Annual urban inflation retreated for the third consecutive month, recording 33.7% YoY in December, down from 34.6% YoY in November. On the other side, monthly urban inflation inched marginally up to 1.4% MoM in December, up from 1.3% MoM in November.</p><p>JPMorgan announced on Wednesday its decision to exclude Egypt from its index for government bonds of emerging markets (GBI-EM), effective January 31, 2024. </p><p>The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and the Managing Director of the IMF Kristalina Georgieva vowed full support for the Egyptian economy. </p><p>The government plans to increase natural gas connections to more than 15 million households by the end of 2024, up from 14.2 million at the end of June 2023. </p><p>Ministry of Electricity intends to raise electricity prices for MNOs by 20-21%, according to local press. <em>We already factoring in higher energy prices in our ETEL numbers.</em></p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones intends to begin granting the golden license to investors in the healthcare sector next month.</p><p>The Egyptian Stock Exchange Registration Committee approved the temporary registration of the shares of City Lab Company with an issued capital of EGP64 million distributed over 640 million shares.</p><p>The FRA BoD has issued a decision to amend granting a license and the rules for owning shares in companies operating in non-banking financial activities. The decision regulates the percentage of contribution and ownership. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP5.59, OW) is a top pick especially in light of potential EGP depreciation and expected inflation given the usual rush to real estate as a store of value. We select PHDC given a number of factors:</p><ul><li>Solid sales in 2023 and 2024 should be further supported by PHDC’s upcoming launch of its new project, whose proximity to Palm Hills October is expected to dictate a premium in pricing.</li><li>Large residual land bank and a solid development track record.</li><li>Stock offers one of the widest valuation gaps among sector peers at 78.0%.</li><li>Stock trading at one of the lowest EV/sqm multiples among sector peers at EGP835/sqm, below the sector average of EGP1,168/sqm.</li><li>Stock trading at one of the lowest FY24 P/E multiples among sector peers at 5.6x, below the sector average of 13.3x.</li></ul><p>Egypt&apos;s annual core inflation rate decelerated by 1.7% in December to 34.2%, down from 35.9% in November, monthly core inflation rate rose to 1.3% in December 2023 from 1% in November.</p><p>Annual urban inflation retreated for the third consecutive month, recording 33.7% YoY in December, down from 34.6% YoY in November. On the other side, monthly urban inflation inched marginally up to 1.4% MoM in December, up from 1.3% MoM in November.</p><p>JPMorgan announced on Wednesday its decision to exclude Egypt from its index for government bonds of emerging markets (GBI-EM), effective January 31, 2024. </p><p>The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and the Managing Director of the IMF Kristalina Georgieva vowed full support for the Egyptian economy. </p><p>The government plans to increase natural gas connections to more than 15 million households by the end of 2024, up from 14.2 million at the end of June 2023. </p><p>Ministry of Electricity intends to raise electricity prices for MNOs by 20-21%, according to local press. <em>We already factoring in higher energy prices in our ETEL numbers.</em></p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones intends to begin granting the golden license to investors in the healthcare sector next month.</p><p>The Egyptian Stock Exchange Registration Committee approved the temporary registration of the shares of City Lab Company with an issued capital of EGP64 million distributed over 640 million shares.</p><p>The FRA BoD has issued a decision to amend granting a license and the rules for owning shares in companies operating in non-banking financial activities. The decision regulates the percentage of contribution and ownership. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ ADIB Egypt offers the best value amongst Egyptian Banking Stocks   ADIB‘s (FV: EGP70.00, OW) potential has been unleashed after resolving the capital increase issue which has been acting as a key overhang on share price performance. We expect the market price of the stock to rally further on strong fundamentals and solid business operations: •The bank is able to achieve maintains strong margins above peer group average. •The bank has the highest provisions coverage and the lowest NPL’s ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><br/>ADIB Egypt offers the best value amongst Egyptian Banking Stocks <br/><br/>ADIB‘s (FV: EGP70.00, OW) potential has been unleashed after resolving the capital increase issue which has been acting as a key overhang on share price performance. We expect the market price of the stock to rally further on strong fundamentals and solid business operations:<br/>•The bank is able to achieve maintains strong margins above peer group average.<br/>•The bank has the highest provisions coverage and the lowest NPL’s ratio among our coverage universe.<br/>•ADIB is delivering RoE24 north of 30% and is currently trading at 1.0x P/B24, in line with peer group average, and 3.8x P/E24, below peer group average of 4.4x, on expected bottom line growth of 28% in 2024, which is higher than sector average of 17%.<br/><br/>The government has identified some 61 additional state-owned companies that it plans to add to the state’s privatization list and exit via stakes sales to either strategic investors or through EGX offerings. Priority will be given to four main sectors: airports, telecommunications, banking, and insurance.<br/><br/>A high-level delegation from the Egyptian government has arrived in Washington DC to push forward Egypt&apos;s almost standstill loan program with the IMF.<br/><br/>The World Bank expects a global slowdown in 2024 with GDP growth dropping to 2.4% from 2.6% in 2023 and 3% in 2022.<br/><br/>The World Bank has downgraded its Egypt growth outlook for the current fiscal year due to the country’s ongoing economic problems. The lender expects real GDP growth to slow to 3.5% in FY23/24, down 0.2% from its last forecast in October. Growth is forecast to accelerate to 3.9% in FY24/25.<br/><br/>The Ministry of Finance targets achieving a primary surplus of 2.5% of annual GDP during the medium term. The ministry also targets reducing debt to GDP to less than 85% by the end of June 2028.<br/><br/>The government aims to launch new international tenders for oil, gas, and gold exploration this year, with a new gold tender slated for the second half of the year.<br/><br/>Egypt’s average daily natural gas production hit 5.8 billion cubic feet per day in 2023. That’s 6.8% less than the 6.2 billion cubic feet produced per day in FY22/23.<br/> <br/>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly ordered the establishment of a ministerial task force to set a plan for increasing the number of skilled workers abroad.<br/><br/>The government is currently looking into reforming laws governing tourism. These include issuing a new law regarding the establishment of a tourism chambers and an adjacent union, a draft law dealing with foreign tourists, and preparing the general framework for a draft law regulating tourism companies.<br/><br/>President El-Sisi has instructed the government to increase spending on improving Egyptians’ quality of life in the upcoming fiscal year 2024/2025, Minister of Finance said.<br/><br/>The government is considering exiting its stake in the Arab International Bank and is in the process of appointing financial advisors to do so. The government is looking into exiting a second unnamed bank at the same time, with local press sources saying that the banking sector is expected to see several deal transactions in 2024.<br/><br/>EGBE’s net profit has increased by 75% over 2023, recording EGP1.5 bn versus EGP845.8 mn in 2022. EGBE is currently trading at P/E24 of 5.3x and P/B24 of 0.9x<br/><br/>Halan, the consumer finance arm of MNT-Halan, has closed an EGP971.5 mn securitized bond issuance, the third and final of an EGP3 bn securitization program, according to a release published by the company.<br/><br/>Local private equity firm Ezdehar Management has purchased above 80% stake in clothing company SETA Textiles, the company which owns clothing brands Dalydress and Premoda, according to local media. The value of the transaction is not disclosed.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br/>ADIB Egypt offers the best value amongst Egyptian Banking Stocks <br/><br/>ADIB‘s (FV: EGP70.00, OW) potential has been unleashed after resolving the capital increase issue which has been acting as a key overhang on share price performance. We expect the market price of the stock to rally further on strong fundamentals and solid business operations:<br/>•The bank is able to achieve maintains strong margins above peer group average.<br/>•The bank has the highest provisions coverage and the lowest NPL’s ratio among our coverage universe.<br/>•ADIB is delivering RoE24 north of 30% and is currently trading at 1.0x P/B24, in line with peer group average, and 3.8x P/E24, below peer group average of 4.4x, on expected bottom line growth of 28% in 2024, which is higher than sector average of 17%.<br/><br/>The government has identified some 61 additional state-owned companies that it plans to add to the state’s privatization list and exit via stakes sales to either strategic investors or through EGX offerings. Priority will be given to four main sectors: airports, telecommunications, banking, and insurance.<br/><br/>A high-level delegation from the Egyptian government has arrived in Washington DC to push forward Egypt&apos;s almost standstill loan program with the IMF.<br/><br/>The World Bank expects a global slowdown in 2024 with GDP growth dropping to 2.4% from 2.6% in 2023 and 3% in 2022.<br/><br/>The World Bank has downgraded its Egypt growth outlook for the current fiscal year due to the country’s ongoing economic problems. The lender expects real GDP growth to slow to 3.5% in FY23/24, down 0.2% from its last forecast in October. Growth is forecast to accelerate to 3.9% in FY24/25.<br/><br/>The Ministry of Finance targets achieving a primary surplus of 2.5% of annual GDP during the medium term. The ministry also targets reducing debt to GDP to less than 85% by the end of June 2028.<br/><br/>The government aims to launch new international tenders for oil, gas, and gold exploration this year, with a new gold tender slated for the second half of the year.<br/><br/>Egypt’s average daily natural gas production hit 5.8 billion cubic feet per day in 2023. That’s 6.8% less than the 6.2 billion cubic feet produced per day in FY22/23.<br/> <br/>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly ordered the establishment of a ministerial task force to set a plan for increasing the number of skilled workers abroad.<br/><br/>The government is currently looking into reforming laws governing tourism. These include issuing a new law regarding the establishment of a tourism chambers and an adjacent union, a draft law dealing with foreign tourists, and preparing the general framework for a draft law regulating tourism companies.<br/><br/>President El-Sisi has instructed the government to increase spending on improving Egyptians’ quality of life in the upcoming fiscal year 2024/2025, Minister of Finance said.<br/><br/>The government is considering exiting its stake in the Arab International Bank and is in the process of appointing financial advisors to do so. The government is looking into exiting a second unnamed bank at the same time, with local press sources saying that the banking sector is expected to see several deal transactions in 2024.<br/><br/>EGBE’s net profit has increased by 75% over 2023, recording EGP1.5 bn versus EGP845.8 mn in 2022. EGBE is currently trading at P/E24 of 5.3x and P/B24 of 0.9x<br/><br/>Halan, the consumer finance arm of MNT-Halan, has closed an EGP971.5 mn securitized bond issuance, the third and final of an EGP3 bn securitization program, according to a release published by the company.<br/><br/>Local private equity firm Ezdehar Management has purchased above 80% stake in clothing company SETA Textiles, the company which owns clothing brands Dalydress and Premoda, according to local media. The value of the transaction is not disclosed.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Where Is EGX Heading in 2024? Which Stocks Offer Best Value Post 2023 Rerating?</b></p><p>We believe that the market will continue to advance as long as foreign currency availability and the local exchange rate weakness continues to linger, thus driving earnings momentum.</p><p>Our report also includes an appendix of all data tables for your reference.</p><p><b>What if the electricity tariff increase is confirmed for industrial usage?</b></p><p>Electricity tariff for energy-intensive industries reportedly increased to EGP1.32 per kWh up from the previous rate of EGP1.10 per kWh. The still-not-confirmed price increase would drag related companies operating margins down and ultimately fair values <em>if not balanced by sufficient price increases of their final products</em>. We ran a scenario analysis for the reported electricity tariff increase into our models, given all other assumptions constant, to capture the effect on our fair values for the stocks. </p><p>The CBE earlier released the balance of payments data for 1QFY2023/24. </p><ul><li>The overall BoP recorded a surplus of USD229 million in 1QFY2023/24, compared to a surplus of USD524 million a year before.</li><li>Current Account (CA) deficit shrank in 1QFY2023/24 to USD2.8 billion compared to USD3.2 billion a drop of 12% YoY, mainly due to a 13% drop in trade deficit to USD7.9 billion from USD9.1 billion in 1QFY2022/23.</li><li>Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity announced an increase in electricity prices for both residential and commercial use, ranging from 7% to 20% across various usage categories.</li></ul><p>The IDSC issued a document explaining the strategic directions for the Egyptian economy for the new presidential term (2024-2030). </p><p>Egypt’s Ministry of Transport raised ticket prices for the three-line Cairo Metro.</p><p>Net International Reserves reached USD35.22 million at the end of December 2023, up from USD35.17 billion in November, on higher value of gold.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s PMI posted 48.5 in December, marginally higher than the reading of 48.4 in November.  </p><p>Egypt’s wheat imports increased by over 14.5% to 11 million tons in 2023 compared to 9.6 million tons in 2022, Deputy Minister of Supply said.</p><p>AD Ports inked a USD3 million initial agreement with the Red Sea Port Authority to operate and manage three cruise terminals in Hurghada, Safaga, and Sharm El Sheikh.</p><p>An Emirati-led consortium has been awarded the bid to develop the former HQ of the now-defunct National Democratic Party in Tahrir Square, Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) head said.</p><p>Russian EV manufacturer Concordia is setting up an electric vehicle components factory in GV Investments’ Tarboul industrial project in Giza.</p><p>The government is preparing to amend the fees for using the national natural gas network for 2024, in preparation for implementing the new tariff during the current year. </p><p>Around EGP11 billion have been invested in the newly introduced CDs (with yields up to 27%) during the first 24 hours of issuance on Friday. </p><p>The Oman Investment Authority is in negotiations with the government regarding the acquisition of a majority stake in EXPA after it was included in the government IPO program at the end of 2023. </p><p>The FRA is studying 5 applications to establish small, medium, and micro enterprise financing companies. </p><p><b>LCSW</b> (FV: EGP23.33, OW) will distribute its 3,200,000 treasury shares as bonus shares to shareholders (0.042 share for each original share held). Record date is 10 January 2024, and distribution date is 11 January 2024.</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* The CBE's MPC is meeting today to decide on interest rates for the last scheduled time in 2023. We believe the MPC might prefer to keep rates unchanged, as any possible hike would be of little benefit compared to its fiscal costs.  Egypt is approaching an agreement with the IMF to increase its loan from USD3 billion to USD6 billion. The government has so far secured aboutUSD5.6 billionfrom selling stakes in 14 state-owned companies.  The government is s...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The CBE&apos;s MPC is meeting today to decide on interest rates for the last scheduled time in 2023. <em>We believe the MPC might prefer to keep rates unchanged, as any possible hike would be of little benefit compared to its fiscal costs. </em></p><p>Egypt is approaching an agreement with the IMF to increase its loan from USD3 billion to USD6 billion.</p><p>The government has so far secured aboutUSD5.6 billionfrom selling stakes in 14 state-owned companies. </p><p>The government is studying collecting VAT on logistics services in the Suez Canal in foreign currencies.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt is set to finalize a contract with a consortium that will be in charge of developing the site of the former National Democratic Party (NDP) headquarters in Downtown Cairo.</p><p>The EGX is in talks with the FRA to cut the time it takes for listed companies to access the capital they raise through subscription.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority aims to launch a derivatives market within the next few months.</p><p>The FRA is considering the introduction of key reforms and instruments to the bourse in a bid to boost trading performance.</p><p>Saudi Arabia renewable energy giant Acwa Power will set up a green hydrogen plant in the SCZone.</p><p>The government approved a one-year postponement to the 15% increase on usufruct fees collected from companies operating in free zones, until the beginning of 2025.</p><p>Egypt is studying the issuance of Gulf currencies denominated bonds.</p><p>Naguib Sawiris allocated USD100 million to develop the Pyramids area.</p><p><b>TMGH</b>, through its hospitality arm ICON, signed definitive agreements for the acquisition of a 39% stake with management rights in a sizable portfolio of 7 unique hotels in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan, the stake will reach 51% within a specified period in Legacy Hospitality company according to the schedule of the contract concluded. </p><p>We remind you that <b>EGTS</b>’s (FV: EGP1.68, EW) next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is, if not further postponed, on 23 December 2023.</p><p><b>HELI</b> is studying the offers submitted by companies to develop 1,000 acres of land in Heliopolis. According to local press, HELI’s share would reach more than 30% of the returns that will be achieved by the projects to be launched while the remaining share will go to the developing partner.</p><p>The Cabinet has approved a new EGP 50bn tourism initiative that will see the government offer financial incentives to encourage hospitality players to increase their hotel room capacity through offering funding not exceeding EGP 2 bn and tax breaks. </p><p>Elsewedy Industrial Development Company, a subsidiary of <b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP34.96, OW), plans to start the construction works of its new Industrial City in Tanzania in 1Q24, according to local media.</p><p>Cement exports witnessed a 20% YoY increase to USD688 million in 10M23 up from USD571 million in 10M22.  </p><p><b>EFID</b> (FV: EGP40.30, OW) is planning to spend EGP1.0 bn on capex during 2024 to expand production capacity. The company are also expecting for their export sales to exceed EGP1.0 bn by 2024 end, according to local press.</p><p><b>FWRY</b> submitted a request to the CBE to obtain a license that would allow the company to offer its services through InstaPay, this makes FWRY the first e-Payments player to apply for such a license.</p><p>Corplease, <b>CICH</b>’s leasing subsidiary, intends to issue securitization bonds worth EGP 3.172 billion before the end of the current year.</p><p>EBRD will be granting NBE up to USD100 mn senior unsecured loan to be on-lent to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The CBE&apos;s MPC is meeting today to decide on interest rates for the last scheduled time in 2023. <em>We believe the MPC might prefer to keep rates unchanged, as any possible hike would be of little benefit compared to its fiscal costs. </em></p><p>Egypt is approaching an agreement with the IMF to increase its loan from USD3 billion to USD6 billion.</p><p>The government has so far secured aboutUSD5.6 billionfrom selling stakes in 14 state-owned companies. </p><p>The government is studying collecting VAT on logistics services in the Suez Canal in foreign currencies.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt is set to finalize a contract with a consortium that will be in charge of developing the site of the former National Democratic Party (NDP) headquarters in Downtown Cairo.</p><p>The EGX is in talks with the FRA to cut the time it takes for listed companies to access the capital they raise through subscription.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority aims to launch a derivatives market within the next few months.</p><p>The FRA is considering the introduction of key reforms and instruments to the bourse in a bid to boost trading performance.</p><p>Saudi Arabia renewable energy giant Acwa Power will set up a green hydrogen plant in the SCZone.</p><p>The government approved a one-year postponement to the 15% increase on usufruct fees collected from companies operating in free zones, until the beginning of 2025.</p><p>Egypt is studying the issuance of Gulf currencies denominated bonds.</p><p>Naguib Sawiris allocated USD100 million to develop the Pyramids area.</p><p><b>TMGH</b>, through its hospitality arm ICON, signed definitive agreements for the acquisition of a 39% stake with management rights in a sizable portfolio of 7 unique hotels in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan, the stake will reach 51% within a specified period in Legacy Hospitality company according to the schedule of the contract concluded. </p><p>We remind you that <b>EGTS</b>’s (FV: EGP1.68, EW) next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is, if not further postponed, on 23 December 2023.</p><p><b>HELI</b> is studying the offers submitted by companies to develop 1,000 acres of land in Heliopolis. According to local press, HELI’s share would reach more than 30% of the returns that will be achieved by the projects to be launched while the remaining share will go to the developing partner.</p><p>The Cabinet has approved a new EGP 50bn tourism initiative that will see the government offer financial incentives to encourage hospitality players to increase their hotel room capacity through offering funding not exceeding EGP 2 bn and tax breaks. </p><p>Elsewedy Industrial Development Company, a subsidiary of <b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP34.96, OW), plans to start the construction works of its new Industrial City in Tanzania in 1Q24, according to local media.</p><p>Cement exports witnessed a 20% YoY increase to USD688 million in 10M23 up from USD571 million in 10M22.  </p><p><b>EFID</b> (FV: EGP40.30, OW) is planning to spend EGP1.0 bn on capex during 2024 to expand production capacity. The company are also expecting for their export sales to exceed EGP1.0 bn by 2024 end, according to local press.</p><p><b>FWRY</b> submitted a request to the CBE to obtain a license that would allow the company to offer its services through InstaPay, this makes FWRY the first e-Payments player to apply for such a license.</p><p>Corplease, <b>CICH</b>’s leasing subsidiary, intends to issue securitization bonds worth EGP 3.172 billion before the end of the current year.</p><p>EBRD will be granting NBE up to USD100 mn senior unsecured loan to be on-lent to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly is scheduled to hold a privatization press conference today. </p><p><br/>According to Reuters, shipping companies are rerouting their vessels away from the Red Sea, in response to repeated attacks on shipping by Houthi armed groups in Yemen. </p><p><br/>12-month non-deliverable forwards contracts have reportedly fallen 7% since mid-November to a record low of 50.50.</p><p><br/>According to World Bank, remittances to Egypt declined by 15% YoY in 2023 to USD24.2 bn, largely due to the major gap between the official and unofficial exchange rate pushing Egyptians abroad to send in their remittances through unofficial channels.</p><p><br/>The IFC is looking to issue its first EGP-denominated international bonds in 2024, IFC Africa chief said.</p><p><br/>Egypt has been importing 1 bn cubic feet of Israeli natural gas per day this week — up from the 850 mn cbf/d we’ve been importing in mid-November.</p><p><br/>Global gold mining company Centamin has raised its estimates of gold reserves in Egypt&apos;s largest producing mine by 10 percent.</p><p><br/>The EGX will potentially be going through a comprehensive upgrade to its trading system and program, with its implementation expected sometime next year.</p><p><br/>According to local press, a group consisting of <b>TMGH</b>’s subsidiary Icon Investments and unnamed foreign investors could be upping its stake in a group of historic hotels. The acquisition is expected to wrap up before the end of 2023.</p><p><br/>Regarding <b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP97.02, OW) piece yesterday, the actual flat steel price increase this week was only EGP2,500/ton to record EGP39,000/ton way below the reported price increase of EGP7,000/ton.</p><p><br/>Ahmed Ezz purchased 4.2 million shares representing part of Gamal Al Garhy&apos;s stake in <b>ESRS</b> in a deal worth EGP344 million.</p><p><br/><b>BTFH</b>’s capital and investment arm NEPIT are taking a 51% stake in local seed distributor National Seeds Company (NSC) from Cairo Capital for Financial Investments in an EGP140-306 mn transaction. </p><p><br/>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has expressed interest in taking positions in Banque Du Caire and United Bank. As for Banque du Caire’s IPO, it is unlikely to happen given current market conditions.</p><p><br/>Egypt&apos;s Pharmaceuticals exports increased by 8.5% YoY to record EGP238.8 billion in 9M23.</p><p><br/>Nahdet Misr acquired a third of early education startup Innovvette. The proceeds will support the company&apos;s expansion plans.</p><p><br/>Corona for chocolates is planning to spend EGP100 mn in expansions to meet the rising demand. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly is scheduled to hold a privatization press conference today. </p><p><br/>According to Reuters, shipping companies are rerouting their vessels away from the Red Sea, in response to repeated attacks on shipping by Houthi armed groups in Yemen. </p><p><br/>12-month non-deliverable forwards contracts have reportedly fallen 7% since mid-November to a record low of 50.50.</p><p><br/>According to World Bank, remittances to Egypt declined by 15% YoY in 2023 to USD24.2 bn, largely due to the major gap between the official and unofficial exchange rate pushing Egyptians abroad to send in their remittances through unofficial channels.</p><p><br/>The IFC is looking to issue its first EGP-denominated international bonds in 2024, IFC Africa chief said.</p><p><br/>Egypt has been importing 1 bn cubic feet of Israeli natural gas per day this week — up from the 850 mn cbf/d we’ve been importing in mid-November.</p><p><br/>Global gold mining company Centamin has raised its estimates of gold reserves in Egypt&apos;s largest producing mine by 10 percent.</p><p><br/>The EGX will potentially be going through a comprehensive upgrade to its trading system and program, with its implementation expected sometime next year.</p><p><br/>According to local press, a group consisting of <b>TMGH</b>’s subsidiary Icon Investments and unnamed foreign investors could be upping its stake in a group of historic hotels. The acquisition is expected to wrap up before the end of 2023.</p><p><br/>Regarding <b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP97.02, OW) piece yesterday, the actual flat steel price increase this week was only EGP2,500/ton to record EGP39,000/ton way below the reported price increase of EGP7,000/ton.</p><p><br/>Ahmed Ezz purchased 4.2 million shares representing part of Gamal Al Garhy&apos;s stake in <b>ESRS</b> in a deal worth EGP344 million.</p><p><br/><b>BTFH</b>’s capital and investment arm NEPIT are taking a 51% stake in local seed distributor National Seeds Company (NSC) from Cairo Capital for Financial Investments in an EGP140-306 mn transaction. </p><p><br/>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has expressed interest in taking positions in Banque Du Caire and United Bank. As for Banque du Caire’s IPO, it is unlikely to happen given current market conditions.</p><p><br/>Egypt&apos;s Pharmaceuticals exports increased by 8.5% YoY to record EGP238.8 billion in 9M23.</p><p><br/>Nahdet Misr acquired a third of early education startup Innovvette. The proceeds will support the company&apos;s expansion plans.</p><p><br/>Corona for chocolates is planning to spend EGP100 mn in expansions to meet the rising demand. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The MPC will hold its meeting on Thursday 21 December to decide on policy rates. We expect the MPC to keep rates unchanged, as inflation outlook does not urge an immediate hike in policy rates. We believe the MPC might prefer to save a hike decision for another timing, related to a widely anticipated a downward movement on the currency front. This will most probably require a simultaneous rate hike due to upside inflation risks.  President El Sisi ratified the new Building Reconciliation Act....]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The MPC will hold its meeting on Thursday 21 December to decide on policy rates. We expect the MPC to keep rates unchanged, as inflation outlook does not urge an immediate hike in policy rates. We believe the MPC might prefer to save a hike decision for another timing, related to a widely anticipated a downward movement on the currency front. This will most probably require a simultaneous rate hike due to upside inflation risks.</p><p><br/>President El Sisi ratified the new Building Reconciliation Act. The amended law, which got the greenlight from the House last month, makes it easier for owners of unauthorized buildings built by October 15 of this year to legalize their properties in return for a reconciliation fee.<br/><br/><br/>Nippon Steel acquisition of U.S. Steel for USD14.1 billion implies sizable upside for ESRS’s valuation. </p><p>If we apply the same multiples to ESRS, and take into account a discount for Egypt&apos;s macro challenges then ESRS’s value will range between EGP182.40 – EGP304.46/share implying a significant upside potential for the stock compared to the current market price of EGP79.95/share and to our valuation of EGP97.02/share.</p><p><br/>Nassef Sawiris-owned chemicals producer OCI Global has inked a binding agreement to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary Iowa Fertilizer Company (IFCo) to Koch Ag &amp; Energy Solutions for USD3.6 billion. The sale marks the second exit by the Netherlands-based company in a few days time, OCI recently announced that it is offloading its entire 50% stake in Fertiglobe. Sale proceeds will help significantly reduce OCI’s debt, which stood at USD2.3 billion at the end of 3Q23. The transaction will also allow the company to deliver a capital return to shareholders and explore green projects. The sale is expected to close next year.</p><p><br/>A number of oil players have paused Red Sea transits following intensified Houthi attacks on vessels passing through the waterway. Oil prices jumped on the news, with Brent Crude prices rising 1.8% to USD77.95/bbl.</p><p><br/>Malaysian buyers are turning to Egypt for phosphate as Asia looks for new sources of fertilizer in response to China’s growing export restrictions, which the country introduced in 2021 to cool domestic prices. This should be good news for EFIC. </p><p><br/>Karm Solar is preparing to list its shares on EGX.<br/><br/></p><p>Steel rebars manufacturers started a new wave of price increases by a range of EGP2,000-2,500 per ton due to the fluctuations in raw materials prices this quarter. <b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP97.02, OW) raised rebar prices by EGP2,500/ton to EGP38,500 as of mid-December 2023, 7% higher than the EGP36,000/ton announced a month ago. On a different note, ESRS raised its flat steel prices by EGP7k this week. <br/><br/></p><p><b>HELI</b> received financial and technical offers from 3 companies to participate in 4 plots of land in Heliopolis, with a total area of up to 1,000 acres. The company expects to reach a financial agreement within two weeks if these companies show sufficient flexibility to the requests of the company’s board of directors.<br/><br/></p><p>Local appliance manufacturers are looking to hike prices after Al Ezz Dekheila Steel, the country’s sole maker of sheet metal, raised its own prices, according to local media.<br/><br/></p><p>The expat cars import initiative gathered USD171 mn since its extension in October with 59 thousand requests. The extensions end by 30th January 2024.</p><p><br/><b>ETRS</b> will finalize its acquisition of 99.9% of the National Transport and Overseas Services Company (NOSCO) in early 2024 due to delayed legal procedures. The acquisition was set to wrap up in 4Q23.</p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The MPC will hold its meeting on Thursday 21 December to decide on policy rates. We expect the MPC to keep rates unchanged, as inflation outlook does not urge an immediate hike in policy rates. We believe the MPC might prefer to save a hike decision for another timing, related to a widely anticipated a downward movement on the currency front. This will most probably require a simultaneous rate hike due to upside inflation risks.</p><p><br/>President El Sisi ratified the new Building Reconciliation Act. The amended law, which got the greenlight from the House last month, makes it easier for owners of unauthorized buildings built by October 15 of this year to legalize their properties in return for a reconciliation fee.<br/><br/><br/>Nippon Steel acquisition of U.S. Steel for USD14.1 billion implies sizable upside for ESRS’s valuation. </p><p>If we apply the same multiples to ESRS, and take into account a discount for Egypt&apos;s macro challenges then ESRS’s value will range between EGP182.40 – EGP304.46/share implying a significant upside potential for the stock compared to the current market price of EGP79.95/share and to our valuation of EGP97.02/share.</p><p><br/>Nassef Sawiris-owned chemicals producer OCI Global has inked a binding agreement to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary Iowa Fertilizer Company (IFCo) to Koch Ag &amp; Energy Solutions for USD3.6 billion. The sale marks the second exit by the Netherlands-based company in a few days time, OCI recently announced that it is offloading its entire 50% stake in Fertiglobe. Sale proceeds will help significantly reduce OCI’s debt, which stood at USD2.3 billion at the end of 3Q23. The transaction will also allow the company to deliver a capital return to shareholders and explore green projects. The sale is expected to close next year.</p><p><br/>A number of oil players have paused Red Sea transits following intensified Houthi attacks on vessels passing through the waterway. Oil prices jumped on the news, with Brent Crude prices rising 1.8% to USD77.95/bbl.</p><p><br/>Malaysian buyers are turning to Egypt for phosphate as Asia looks for new sources of fertilizer in response to China’s growing export restrictions, which the country introduced in 2021 to cool domestic prices. This should be good news for EFIC. </p><p><br/>Karm Solar is preparing to list its shares on EGX.<br/><br/></p><p>Steel rebars manufacturers started a new wave of price increases by a range of EGP2,000-2,500 per ton due to the fluctuations in raw materials prices this quarter. <b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP97.02, OW) raised rebar prices by EGP2,500/ton to EGP38,500 as of mid-December 2023, 7% higher than the EGP36,000/ton announced a month ago. On a different note, ESRS raised its flat steel prices by EGP7k this week. <br/><br/></p><p><b>HELI</b> received financial and technical offers from 3 companies to participate in 4 plots of land in Heliopolis, with a total area of up to 1,000 acres. The company expects to reach a financial agreement within two weeks if these companies show sufficient flexibility to the requests of the company’s board of directors.<br/><br/></p><p>Local appliance manufacturers are looking to hike prices after Al Ezz Dekheila Steel, the country’s sole maker of sheet metal, raised its own prices, according to local media.<br/><br/></p><p>The expat cars import initiative gathered USD171 mn since its extension in October with 59 thousand requests. The extensions end by 30th January 2024.</p><p><br/><b>ETRS</b> will finalize its acquisition of 99.9% of the National Transport and Overseas Services Company (NOSCO) in early 2024 due to delayed legal procedures. The acquisition was set to wrap up in 4Q23.</p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The base wage used to calculate national ins. contributions for public and private sector workers will be raised to a minimum of EGP2k and a maximum of EGP12.6k as of 1 January 2024. The flow of traffic in the Suez Canal remains normal, authority head said. Egypt received USD8.8 billion in external financing for the government and private sectors during 2023, compared to USD13.7 billion in 2022, a decrease of 35.7%. Egypt's non-petroleum exports increased in 10M2023 by 5.3% YoY, to record USD...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The base wage used to calculate national ins. contributions for public and private sector workers will be raised to a minimum of EGP2k and a maximum of EGP12.6k as of 1 January 2024.</p><p>The flow of traffic in the Suez Canal remains normal, authority head said.</p><p>Egypt received USD8.8 billion in external financing for the government and private sectors during 2023, compared to USD13.7 billion in 2022, a decrease of 35.7%.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s non-petroleum exports increased in 10M2023 by 5.3% YoY, to record USD29.5 billion, up from USD28 billion during the same period a year before.</p><p><b>ADIB</b> BOD has approved the mandatory tender offer to purchase the free float shares of Cairo National Co for Investment and Securities (KWIN) and up to 100% for EGP10.5/share. ADIB’s current stake in the company is 89.992%. </p><p><b>OIH</b>’s net consolidated profits jumped by 59.12% over 9M23, recording EGP422.24 million, compared to EGP265.36 million over 9M22.</p><p><b>AIH</b>’s general assembly approved the agreement with JAF Investment Company, to acquire 30% of both Rawaj Consumer Finance Company and UE Finance Company, for EGP30 million and EGP147 million, respectively. Moreover, selling the company’s entire stake in its subsidiary, Arab International Contracting, in exchange for removing all the debt AIH owes to it.<br/><br/> <b>EXPA</b> postpones its EGM scheduled to be held on 11 January 2024 to 16 January 2024 to discuss increasing the paid-in capital by EGP840 million to reach EGP7,441 million from EGP6,600 million by distributing 1:7.8 bonus shares financed from retained earnings and FY22 net profit.</p><p>Three bidders are competing to buy <b>ETEL</b>’s towers at a transaction value of USD150-250 mn, according to local press.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP77.75, OW) denied knowledge of an agreement, reported yesterday, that would see Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) invest an undisclosed amount in EGAL.  </p><p><b>ETRS</b> will establish a SAR10 million (USD2.7 million) limited liability company in Saudi Arabia in partnership with the kingdom’s Link Investments in 1Q24. The new entity will have initial capital of SAR500 thousands.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 76.6 | <em>0.9%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 353 | <em>-3.7%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 340 | -2.2%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 990 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 930 | 0.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 375 | 1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,206 | 5.5%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,076 | <em>5.8%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 145 | <em>-3.8%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,671 | <em>1.9%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The base wage used to calculate national ins. contributions for public and private sector workers will be raised to a minimum of EGP2k and a maximum of EGP12.6k as of 1 January 2024.</p><p>The flow of traffic in the Suez Canal remains normal, authority head said.</p><p>Egypt received USD8.8 billion in external financing for the government and private sectors during 2023, compared to USD13.7 billion in 2022, a decrease of 35.7%.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s non-petroleum exports increased in 10M2023 by 5.3% YoY, to record USD29.5 billion, up from USD28 billion during the same period a year before.</p><p><b>ADIB</b> BOD has approved the mandatory tender offer to purchase the free float shares of Cairo National Co for Investment and Securities (KWIN) and up to 100% for EGP10.5/share. ADIB’s current stake in the company is 89.992%. </p><p><b>OIH</b>’s net consolidated profits jumped by 59.12% over 9M23, recording EGP422.24 million, compared to EGP265.36 million over 9M22.</p><p><b>AIH</b>’s general assembly approved the agreement with JAF Investment Company, to acquire 30% of both Rawaj Consumer Finance Company and UE Finance Company, for EGP30 million and EGP147 million, respectively. Moreover, selling the company’s entire stake in its subsidiary, Arab International Contracting, in exchange for removing all the debt AIH owes to it.<br/><br/> <b>EXPA</b> postpones its EGM scheduled to be held on 11 January 2024 to 16 January 2024 to discuss increasing the paid-in capital by EGP840 million to reach EGP7,441 million from EGP6,600 million by distributing 1:7.8 bonus shares financed from retained earnings and FY22 net profit.</p><p>Three bidders are competing to buy <b>ETEL</b>’s towers at a transaction value of USD150-250 mn, according to local press.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP77.75, OW) denied knowledge of an agreement, reported yesterday, that would see Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) invest an undisclosed amount in EGAL.  </p><p><b>ETRS</b> will establish a SAR10 million (USD2.7 million) limited liability company in Saudi Arabia in partnership with the kingdom’s Link Investments in 1Q24. The new entity will have initial capital of SAR500 thousands.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 76.6 | <em>0.9%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 353 | <em>-3.7%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 340 | -2.2%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 990 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 930 | 0.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 375 | 1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,206 | 5.5%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,076 | <em>5.8%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 145 | <em>-3.8%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,671 | <em>1.9%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Market Overview  COMI CIEB ADIB EKHO JUFO MCQE HDBK ORHD GBCO KABO APSW  Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[EGAL's capital increase and revamp project trigger potential FV upgrade to EGP96.00/share Initial agreement on Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) subscription to EGAL’s capital increaseScenario: Upside potential triggered by the transaction. There are many missing inputs and details to quantify the costs and benefits of the revamp project into our model. We are currently valuing EGAL at a FV of EGP77.75/share with an Overweight recommendation. However, we ran several assumptions to reach an estim...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>EGAL&apos;s capital increase and revamp project trigger potential FV upgrade to EGP96.00/share</b></p><ul><li><b>Initial agreement on Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) subscription to EGAL’s capital increase</b></li><li><b>Scenario: Upside potential triggered by the transaction. </b>There are many missing inputs and details to quantify the costs and benefits of the revamp project into our model. We are currently valuing EGAL at a FV of EGP77.75/share with an Overweight recommendation. However, we ran several assumptions to reach an estimate for the potential effect of the Revamp Project on the company’s value. <b>After running these assumptions into our model, the new project could add another EGP18.25/share to our FV to reach EGP96.00/share.</b></li></ul><p><b>Value of Egyptian Nitrogen Fertilizer Producers Implied by Fertiglobe Deal; EKHO stands out</b></p><p>ADNOC decided to acquire OCI’s 50% stake in Fertiglobe for USD3.62 billion, which values Fertiglobe at a total of USD7.24 billion in equity value. This implies an EV/ton of USD1,340 calculated using the annualized production sales volume in 2023, which is around 5.65 mn tpa. </p><p><b>EKHO highest upside; MFPC still overvalued. </b>We used the 2024f exchange rate of EGP45 to calculate the implied fair values of EGX-listed nitrogen fertilizers players. However, knowing that Fertiglobe has operations in UAE, Egypt and Algeria, we applied a 30% discount to take into consideration Egypt’s current macro challenges. <b>In conclusion, EKHO is the only pick amongst all four stocks, based on the Fertiglobe transaction. </b></p><p>Four of the world’s largest shipping firms have said that they are pausing transit through the Red Sea due to repeated attacks on shipping by Houthi groups in Yemen. </p><p>MSME finance and consumer finance companies can now create and manage investment funds in partnership with commercial and investment banks and ins. firms.</p><p>A USD500 mn loan from the World Bank’s IBRD got the sign off from President El Sisi. The funding will be used to expand Takaful and Karama cash-based welfare programs.</p><p>Federal Reserve officials have been quick to urge caution to bullish markets that have priced in interest rate cuts as early as March. The Fed’s Atlanta President slated rate cuts for “sometime in the third quarter” of 2024 if inflation falls as expected. </p><p>We issued this morning our Egypt Banking Sector 2024 Update, in which we discuss:</p><p>·        Sector outlook, </p><p>·        Interbank analysis,</p><p>·        Individual bank analysis for: <b>COMI</b> (FV: EGP100/share, OW), <b>CIEB</b> (FV: EGP33.00, OW), <b>ADIB</b> (FV: EGP70.00, OW), <b>SAUD</b> (FV: EGP17.00, OW), <b>EXPA </b>(FV: EGP32.00/share, OW), <b>FAIT</b> (FV: EGP33.00/share, EW), <b>EGBE</b> (FV: USD0.45, OW), <b>HDBK</b> (FV: EGP65.00, OW), <b>QNBA</b> (FV: EGP55.00, OW), <b>CANA</b> (FV: EGP17.30, OW). Our top picks for the sector are <b>COMI</b> &amp; <b>ADIB</b>. </p><p><b>COMI</b> has imposed further limits on the use of credit cards for FX spending, where credit card holders will only be allowed to spend EGP 7.75k worth of FX transactions a month while in Egypt, regardless of the number of credit cards they hold. The restriction went into effect on Friday.</p><p>Sarwa Insurance Company BOD, <b>CNFN</b>’s insurance arm, approved an increase in the company’s paid-in capital to EGP136 million (an increase of 36%). The increase, amounting to EGP36 million, was entirely financed from retained earnings. </p><p><b>RAYA</b> plans to list a stake of 30-35% of its subsidiary “Raya Information Technology” on EGX in 1H2024, according to local press.</p><p>In execution of the court ruling in December 2021, <b>EGTS </b>(FV: EGP1.68, EW) paid USD5.7 million (EGP0.17/share) to Trans Mediterranean for Tourism Investments in relation to a canceled land sale contract.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>EGAL&apos;s capital increase and revamp project trigger potential FV upgrade to EGP96.00/share</b></p><ul><li><b>Initial agreement on Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) subscription to EGAL’s capital increase</b></li><li><b>Scenario: Upside potential triggered by the transaction. </b>There are many missing inputs and details to quantify the costs and benefits of the revamp project into our model. We are currently valuing EGAL at a FV of EGP77.75/share with an Overweight recommendation. However, we ran several assumptions to reach an estimate for the potential effect of the Revamp Project on the company’s value. <b>After running these assumptions into our model, the new project could add another EGP18.25/share to our FV to reach EGP96.00/share.</b></li></ul><p><b>Value of Egyptian Nitrogen Fertilizer Producers Implied by Fertiglobe Deal; EKHO stands out</b></p><p>ADNOC decided to acquire OCI’s 50% stake in Fertiglobe for USD3.62 billion, which values Fertiglobe at a total of USD7.24 billion in equity value. This implies an EV/ton of USD1,340 calculated using the annualized production sales volume in 2023, which is around 5.65 mn tpa. </p><p><b>EKHO highest upside; MFPC still overvalued. </b>We used the 2024f exchange rate of EGP45 to calculate the implied fair values of EGX-listed nitrogen fertilizers players. However, knowing that Fertiglobe has operations in UAE, Egypt and Algeria, we applied a 30% discount to take into consideration Egypt’s current macro challenges. <b>In conclusion, EKHO is the only pick amongst all four stocks, based on the Fertiglobe transaction. </b></p><p>Four of the world’s largest shipping firms have said that they are pausing transit through the Red Sea due to repeated attacks on shipping by Houthi groups in Yemen. </p><p>MSME finance and consumer finance companies can now create and manage investment funds in partnership with commercial and investment banks and ins. firms.</p><p>A USD500 mn loan from the World Bank’s IBRD got the sign off from President El Sisi. The funding will be used to expand Takaful and Karama cash-based welfare programs.</p><p>Federal Reserve officials have been quick to urge caution to bullish markets that have priced in interest rate cuts as early as March. The Fed’s Atlanta President slated rate cuts for “sometime in the third quarter” of 2024 if inflation falls as expected. </p><p>We issued this morning our Egypt Banking Sector 2024 Update, in which we discuss:</p><p>·        Sector outlook, </p><p>·        Interbank analysis,</p><p>·        Individual bank analysis for: <b>COMI</b> (FV: EGP100/share, OW), <b>CIEB</b> (FV: EGP33.00, OW), <b>ADIB</b> (FV: EGP70.00, OW), <b>SAUD</b> (FV: EGP17.00, OW), <b>EXPA </b>(FV: EGP32.00/share, OW), <b>FAIT</b> (FV: EGP33.00/share, EW), <b>EGBE</b> (FV: USD0.45, OW), <b>HDBK</b> (FV: EGP65.00, OW), <b>QNBA</b> (FV: EGP55.00, OW), <b>CANA</b> (FV: EGP17.30, OW). Our top picks for the sector are <b>COMI</b> &amp; <b>ADIB</b>. </p><p><b>COMI</b> has imposed further limits on the use of credit cards for FX spending, where credit card holders will only be allowed to spend EGP 7.75k worth of FX transactions a month while in Egypt, regardless of the number of credit cards they hold. The restriction went into effect on Friday.</p><p>Sarwa Insurance Company BOD, <b>CNFN</b>’s insurance arm, approved an increase in the company’s paid-in capital to EGP136 million (an increase of 36%). The increase, amounting to EGP36 million, was entirely financed from retained earnings. </p><p><b>RAYA</b> plans to list a stake of 30-35% of its subsidiary “Raya Information Technology” on EGX in 1H2024, according to local press.</p><p>In execution of the court ruling in December 2021, <b>EGTS </b>(FV: EGP1.68, EW) paid USD5.7 million (EGP0.17/share) to Trans Mediterranean for Tourism Investments in relation to a canceled land sale contract.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* Suez Canal Authority amends and extends passage fees reductions for chemicals, petroleum products and LNG vessels until 30 June 2024. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its key interest rate steady for the third straight time and set the table for multiple cuts to come in 2024 and beyond. We issued this morning our Egypt Consumer Sector 2024 Update, in which we discus sector outlook, intercompany analysis, upside triggers, downside risks, and individual compan...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>Suez Canal Authority amends and extends passage fees reductions for chemicals, petroleum products and LNG vessels until 30 June 2024.</p><p>The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its key interest rate steady for the third straight time and set the table for multiple cuts to come in 2024 and beyond.</p><p>We issued this morning our Egypt Consumer Sector 2024 Update, in which we discus sector outlook, intercompany analysis, upside triggers, downside risks, and individual company analysis for <b>EFID</b> (FV: EGP40.30/share, OW), <b>JUFO</b> (FV: EGP27.09, OW), <b>DOMT</b> (FV: EGP13.42, OW), <b>OLFI</b> (FV: EGP15.00, OW), <b>POUL</b> (FV: EGP12.68/share, OW), <b>SUGR</b> (FV: EGP98/share, OW), <b>ORWE</b> (FV: EGP23.42, OW), <b>GBCO</b> (FV: EGP12.86, OW), and <b>DSCW</b> (FV: EGP1.11, OW). Our top picks for the sector are <b>EFID</b> &amp; <b>ORWE</b>. <em>For further details please refer to our report published this morning.</em> </p><p>We upgraded our fair value for <b>ESRS</b> to EGP97.02/share and maintained our Overweight recommendation. <em>ESRS is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 1.6x and EV/EBITDA of 2.0x.</em></p><p><b>BINV</b> to acquire up to 90% of OFH (swap ratio of 1 BINV share: 56.76 OFH shares).</p><p>BINV approved to extend a convertible shareholder loan to its subsidiary, Gourmet Egypt with a total value of EGP100 mn. Moreover, the board approved to sign a loan agreement with the National Bank of Kuwait for a total amount of EGP100 mn.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> expects to handle 860 thousand containers in FY23/24, compared to 831 thousand containers in FY22/23, with revenues of EGP5.3 billion and net profit of EGP4.7 billion in FY23/24, implying NPM of 88.7%, according to local press.</p><p>The government is planning to launch a pilot phase for a proposed mandatory carbon market in 1Q2024. <br/> A consortium led by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF)-backed ADES Holding was awarded a 10-year contract to operate and ramp up oil production at maturing fields operated by Suez Oil Company and Offshore Shukeir Oil Company.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>Suez Canal Authority amends and extends passage fees reductions for chemicals, petroleum products and LNG vessels until 30 June 2024.</p><p>The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its key interest rate steady for the third straight time and set the table for multiple cuts to come in 2024 and beyond.</p><p>We issued this morning our Egypt Consumer Sector 2024 Update, in which we discus sector outlook, intercompany analysis, upside triggers, downside risks, and individual company analysis for <b>EFID</b> (FV: EGP40.30/share, OW), <b>JUFO</b> (FV: EGP27.09, OW), <b>DOMT</b> (FV: EGP13.42, OW), <b>OLFI</b> (FV: EGP15.00, OW), <b>POUL</b> (FV: EGP12.68/share, OW), <b>SUGR</b> (FV: EGP98/share, OW), <b>ORWE</b> (FV: EGP23.42, OW), <b>GBCO</b> (FV: EGP12.86, OW), and <b>DSCW</b> (FV: EGP1.11, OW). Our top picks for the sector are <b>EFID</b> &amp; <b>ORWE</b>. <em>For further details please refer to our report published this morning.</em> </p><p>We upgraded our fair value for <b>ESRS</b> to EGP97.02/share and maintained our Overweight recommendation. <em>ESRS is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 1.6x and EV/EBITDA of 2.0x.</em></p><p><b>BINV</b> to acquire up to 90% of OFH (swap ratio of 1 BINV share: 56.76 OFH shares).</p><p>BINV approved to extend a convertible shareholder loan to its subsidiary, Gourmet Egypt with a total value of EGP100 mn. Moreover, the board approved to sign a loan agreement with the National Bank of Kuwait for a total amount of EGP100 mn.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> expects to handle 860 thousand containers in FY23/24, compared to 831 thousand containers in FY22/23, with revenues of EGP5.3 billion and net profit of EGP4.7 billion in FY23/24, implying NPM of 88.7%, according to local press.</p><p>The government is planning to launch a pilot phase for a proposed mandatory carbon market in 1Q2024. <br/> A consortium led by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF)-backed ADES Holding was awarded a 10-year contract to operate and ramp up oil production at maturing fields operated by Suez Oil Company and Offshore Shukeir Oil Company.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Fed will conclude its two-day meeting today, expected to leave interest rates where they are in December in response to signs that inflation continues to slow. The government is considering granting a golden license to investors in the healthcare sector, in an attempt to facilitate the work of private companies. Minister of Supply revealed Egypt’s reserve stock of some strategic commodities, including oils, which cover 6 months, and sugar that covers 7.8 months. Oil prices plummeted as mu...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Fed will conclude its two-day meeting today, expected to leave interest rates where they are in December in response to signs that inflation continues to slow.</p><p>The government is considering granting a golden license to investors in the healthcare sector, in an attempt to facilitate the work of private companies.</p><p>Minister of Supply revealed Egypt’s reserve stock of some strategic commodities, including oils, which cover 6 months, and sugar that covers 7.8 months.</p><p>Oil prices plummeted as much as 4% yesterday on the back of the CPI data and continued concerns about oversupply. Brent futures closed 3.7% lower at USD73.24/bbl, the lowest level in six months. </p><p>The Egyptian Soda Ash Company is in talks with a syndicate of local and international banks for USD450 million, which would fund the construction of the planned complex in New Alamein. The complex is estimated to cost a total of USD685 million to build and have an annual capacity of 600k tons. Construction is expected to get underway sometime in 2024 and take three years to complete.</p><p><b>MOIL</b> released 9M23 unaudited financial indicators posting a 73% YoY growth in consolidated revenues to USD132 million. Net profit recorded USD29 million, compared to a net loss of the same amount in 9M22.</p><p><b>GBCO</b>’s auto arm, GB Auto, is on its way to assemble Hyundai Elentra AD locally. The assembly is expected to take place by 1Q24.</p><p>EBRD is reportedly considering a USD150 mn loan to the<b> CIB</b> for on-lending to SMEs and environment-friendly projects. The National Bank of Egypt was also in talks with the lender for a USD50 mn loan to finance SMEs’ agricultural projects.</p><p>The “Vortex 4” fund - affiliated with Vortex Energy, owned by <b>EFG Holding Group</b> - has opened the subscription door to raise USD300 million in the second closing of the fund. It is expected that the closing will be completed before the end of 2023, and the size of the fund will exceed USD500 million.</p><p><b>RAYA</b> acquired EGBE’s stake (27.69%) in Ostool, bringing its stake in Ostool to 90%, up from 62%.</p><p><b>ARCC</b>’s (FV: EGP13.01, OW) general assembly approved a cash dividend distribution of EGP0.262/share for FY22, bringing total cash dividend distributions for the year to EGP0.922/share. This implies a payout ratio of 97% and a dividend yield of 9.8%.</p><p>China’s Hainan Airlines is planning to return to Egypt after over a decade of absence with three weekly Cairo-Shenzhen flights starting 21 January 2024. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Fed will conclude its two-day meeting today, expected to leave interest rates where they are in December in response to signs that inflation continues to slow.</p><p>The government is considering granting a golden license to investors in the healthcare sector, in an attempt to facilitate the work of private companies.</p><p>Minister of Supply revealed Egypt’s reserve stock of some strategic commodities, including oils, which cover 6 months, and sugar that covers 7.8 months.</p><p>Oil prices plummeted as much as 4% yesterday on the back of the CPI data and continued concerns about oversupply. Brent futures closed 3.7% lower at USD73.24/bbl, the lowest level in six months. </p><p>The Egyptian Soda Ash Company is in talks with a syndicate of local and international banks for USD450 million, which would fund the construction of the planned complex in New Alamein. The complex is estimated to cost a total of USD685 million to build and have an annual capacity of 600k tons. Construction is expected to get underway sometime in 2024 and take three years to complete.</p><p><b>MOIL</b> released 9M23 unaudited financial indicators posting a 73% YoY growth in consolidated revenues to USD132 million. Net profit recorded USD29 million, compared to a net loss of the same amount in 9M22.</p><p><b>GBCO</b>’s auto arm, GB Auto, is on its way to assemble Hyundai Elentra AD locally. The assembly is expected to take place by 1Q24.</p><p>EBRD is reportedly considering a USD150 mn loan to the<b> CIB</b> for on-lending to SMEs and environment-friendly projects. The National Bank of Egypt was also in talks with the lender for a USD50 mn loan to finance SMEs’ agricultural projects.</p><p>The “Vortex 4” fund - affiliated with Vortex Energy, owned by <b>EFG Holding Group</b> - has opened the subscription door to raise USD300 million in the second closing of the fund. It is expected that the closing will be completed before the end of 2023, and the size of the fund will exceed USD500 million.</p><p><b>RAYA</b> acquired EGBE’s stake (27.69%) in Ostool, bringing its stake in Ostool to 90%, up from 62%.</p><p><b>ARCC</b>’s (FV: EGP13.01, OW) general assembly approved a cash dividend distribution of EGP0.262/share for FY22, bringing total cash dividend distributions for the year to EGP0.922/share. This implies a payout ratio of 97% and a dividend yield of 9.8%.</p><p>China’s Hainan Airlines is planning to return to Egypt after over a decade of absence with three weekly Cairo-Shenzhen flights starting 21 January 2024. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) is gearing up for new sales of state-owned companies in 1Q24. The privatization program will expand to include companies working in the infrastructure and financial services sectors. Two of five LNG shipments destined for Europe are being prepared to leave Egypt within a week, government officials have reportedly said. The Oil Ministry plans to export all five shipments before the end of 2023.   Private-sector workers on the minimum wage will get a sala...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p> The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) is gearing up for new sales of state-owned companies in 1Q24. The privatization program will expand to include companies working in the infrastructure and financial services sectors.</p><p>Two of five LNG shipments destined for Europe are being prepared to leave Egypt within a week, government officials have reportedly said. The Oil Ministry plans to export all five shipments before the end of 2023.<br/><br/></p><p>Private-sector workers on the minimum wage will get a salary bump from the beginning of 2024. From 1 January, the minimum wage will rise 17% to EGP3.5k a month (before taxes and social insurance deductions) from EGP3k currently.<br/><br/></p><p>The government has turned to its strategic sugar reserves in a bid to put a lid on soaring prices, a government source said. The Supply Ministry will dump 240k tonnes into the market this month to fill the supply gap to reduce the volatility, which has continued despite a raft of measures put in place by the government to restore calm.<br/><br/></p><p>Canadian gold miner Aton Resources plans to start extracting gold from its Abu Marawat concession in the Eastern Desert by 2025. The Egypt-focused firm will secure a production license this month.<br/><br/></p><p>Brazil is showing interest in investing in logistics and green energy projects in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.<br/><br/></p><p>The government has sought help from the World Bank to launch a mandatory market for carbon certificates, and the bank will help in establishing and transferring the necessary expertise to establish the market.<br/><br/></p><p><b>ESRS</b> reported consolidated results for 3Q23 with revenues soaring to EGP40.1 billion (+85% YoY, +19% QoQ), bringing 9M23 top-line to EGP103.2 billion (+70% YoY). Attributable net loss came in at EGP509 million in 3Q23, reversing last quarter profits of EGP1.0 billion and 3Q22 profits of EGP1.1 billion. This led to negative earnings of EGP1.2 billion in 9M23 vs. a positive figure of EGP3.7 billion in 9M22. ESRS’s P&amp;L was significantly hit by a forex loss of EGP10.8 billion during the quarter, bringing 9M23 forex loss to EGP23.9 billion. ESRS is currently trading at FY24e PE of 4.8x.<br/><br/></p><p><b>LCSW</b>’s AGM agreed to distribute 3.2 million treasury shares to the company’s shareholders as free shares, implying 0.04 share for each original share held.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) is gearing up for new sales of state-owned companies in 1Q24. The privatization program will expand to include companies working in the infrastructure and financial services sectors.</p><p>Two of five LNG shipments destined for Europe are being prepared to leave Egypt within a week, government officials have reportedly said. The Oil Ministry plans to export all five shipments before the end of 2023.<br/><br/></p><p>Private-sector workers on the minimum wage will get a salary bump from the beginning of 2024. From 1 January, the minimum wage will rise 17% to EGP3.5k a month (before taxes and social insurance deductions) from EGP3k currently.<br/><br/></p><p>The government has turned to its strategic sugar reserves in a bid to put a lid on soaring prices, a government source said. The Supply Ministry will dump 240k tonnes into the market this month to fill the supply gap to reduce the volatility, which has continued despite a raft of measures put in place by the government to restore calm.<br/><br/></p><p>Canadian gold miner Aton Resources plans to start extracting gold from its Abu Marawat concession in the Eastern Desert by 2025. The Egypt-focused firm will secure a production license this month.<br/><br/></p><p>Brazil is showing interest in investing in logistics and green energy projects in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.<br/><br/></p><p>The government has sought help from the World Bank to launch a mandatory market for carbon certificates, and the bank will help in establishing and transferring the necessary expertise to establish the market.<br/><br/></p><p><b>ESRS</b> reported consolidated results for 3Q23 with revenues soaring to EGP40.1 billion (+85% YoY, +19% QoQ), bringing 9M23 top-line to EGP103.2 billion (+70% YoY). Attributable net loss came in at EGP509 million in 3Q23, reversing last quarter profits of EGP1.0 billion and 3Q22 profits of EGP1.1 billion. This led to negative earnings of EGP1.2 billion in 9M23 vs. a positive figure of EGP3.7 billion in 9M22. ESRS’s P&amp;L was significantly hit by a forex loss of EGP10.8 billion during the quarter, bringing 9M23 forex loss to EGP23.9 billion. ESRS is currently trading at FY24e PE of 4.8x.<br/><br/></p><p><b>LCSW</b>’s AGM agreed to distribute 3.2 million treasury shares to the company’s shareholders as free shares, implying 0.04 share for each original share held.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Annual urban inflation rate declined further in November to 34.6% from 35.8% in October, while monthly inflation accelerated to 1.3% in November from 1% the month before. Core inflation fell to 35.9% YoY in November from 38.1% the month prior. Meanwhile, monthly core inflation fell to 1% from 1.8%. All businesses pricing goods and services in foreign currency will now have to settle their VAT dues in FX after the Finance Ministry scrapped a rule that would have allowed them to pay in EGP. Egy...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Annual urban inflation rate declined further in November to 34.6% from 35.8% in October, while monthly inflation accelerated to 1.3% in November from 1% the month before.</p><p>Core inflation fell to 35.9% YoY in November from 38.1% the month prior. Meanwhile, monthly core inflation fell to 1% from 1.8%.</p><p>All businesses pricing goods and services in foreign currency will now have to settle their VAT dues in FX after the Finance Ministry scrapped a rule that would have allowed them to pay in EGP.</p><p>Egypt plans to totally liberate the natural gas market within the coming 3-5 years, allowing private sector companies to import natural gas for themselves or for third parties. The tariff for natural gas imports will be set by the Gas Regulatory Authority.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s imports of Israeli gas jumped by 52% YoY during the 9M2023, to record 236.6 billion cubic feet, despite the fact that Israeli gas exports were affected by the aggression on the Gaza Strip.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) signed the co-development agreement with MG Development on 77 feddans in New Heliopolis whereby HELI, as landowner, is entitled to a 32.1% revenue share amounting to EGP3.4 billion over 14 years. <em>This is positive given the 32.1% revenue share to the landowner is higher than the industry average of 30.0%. </em></p><p><b>MCQE</b> (FV: EGP22.36, EW) confirmed, in a release sent to EGX, not receiving any official notice regarding the National Investment Bank’s (NIB) reported plan to exit the company and sell its 10% stake in MCQE to a private-sector investor.</p><p>Sugar prices dropped by EGP3,000/ton to record EGP43,000/ton due to the increase in supply in the market.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 75.8 | <em>-3.9%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 366 | <em>-5.4%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 348 | -2.1%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 990 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 925 | 0.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 374 | 5.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,092 | -3.7%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,963 | <em>-1.4%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 151 | <em>13.1%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,671 | <em>1.9%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Annual urban inflation rate declined further in November to 34.6% from 35.8% in October, while monthly inflation accelerated to 1.3% in November from 1% the month before.</p><p>Core inflation fell to 35.9% YoY in November from 38.1% the month prior. Meanwhile, monthly core inflation fell to 1% from 1.8%.</p><p>All businesses pricing goods and services in foreign currency will now have to settle their VAT dues in FX after the Finance Ministry scrapped a rule that would have allowed them to pay in EGP.</p><p>Egypt plans to totally liberate the natural gas market within the coming 3-5 years, allowing private sector companies to import natural gas for themselves or for third parties. The tariff for natural gas imports will be set by the Gas Regulatory Authority.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s imports of Israeli gas jumped by 52% YoY during the 9M2023, to record 236.6 billion cubic feet, despite the fact that Israeli gas exports were affected by the aggression on the Gaza Strip.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) signed the co-development agreement with MG Development on 77 feddans in New Heliopolis whereby HELI, as landowner, is entitled to a 32.1% revenue share amounting to EGP3.4 billion over 14 years. <em>This is positive given the 32.1% revenue share to the landowner is higher than the industry average of 30.0%. </em></p><p><b>MCQE</b> (FV: EGP22.36, EW) confirmed, in a release sent to EGX, not receiving any official notice regarding the National Investment Bank’s (NIB) reported plan to exit the company and sell its 10% stake in MCQE to a private-sector investor.</p><p>Sugar prices dropped by EGP3,000/ton to record EGP43,000/ton due to the increase in supply in the market.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 75.8 | <em>-3.9%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 366 | <em>-5.4%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 348 | -2.1%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 990 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 925 | 0.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 374 | 5.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,092 | -3.7%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,963 | <em>-1.4%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 151 | <em>13.1%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,671 | <em>1.9%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The international reserves at the CBE inched up by USD71 million to record USD35.17 billion in November. The Managing Director of the IMF expects the fund to increase the value of the loan provided to Egypt due to the impact of external factors on its economy.  The Emirati energy company Mubadala is seeking to inject new investments in Egypt. The new investments will be in energy and decarbonization projects. The government raised the estimated subsidies for petroleum products in FY2023/...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The international reserves at the CBE inched up by USD71 million to record USD35.17 billion in November.</p><p>The Managing Director of the IMF expects the fund to increase the value of the loan provided to Egypt due to the impact of external factors on its economy. </p><p>The Emirati energy company Mubadala is seeking to inject new investments in Egypt. The new investments will be in energy and decarbonization projects.</p><p>The government raised the estimated subsidies for petroleum products in FY2023/2024 by about 9% to EGP130 billion, due to higher cost of petroleum products amid higher FX.</p><p>The National Investment Bank (NIB), which hold a 9.57% stake in <b>MCQE</b> (FV: EGP22.36, EW), plans to exit the company through an offering on the Egyptian Exchange, according to local press.</p><p><b>Kima</b> is currently negotiating with a consortium of local banks to borrow EGP4 billion to restructure and develop the company&apos;s factory in Aswan. The loan will include a foreign currency tranche. </p><p><b>SKPC</b>’s BoD approved 2024 capital budget with EGP2,794 million, which include the contribution to the capital of the Egyptian BioEthanol Company (EBIOL) and contributing to the joint project to establish a Combined Heat &amp; Power (CHP) project with EBIOL.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> sent a release regarding the study of the proposal to increase ABUK’s share in <b>Alexfert</b> with the value of the land plot owned by ABUK and rented to Alexfert (where the company is located). The BoD decided on continuing to rent the land to Alexfert instead of converting it to an in-kind contribution in the latter’s capital.</p><p>The FRA has introduced a group of regulatory changes aiming to minimize risks in the financial system. </p><p><b>BTFH</b>’s leasing and factoring arm has a new leasing agreement worth EGP480 million with a subsidiary of TBS Holding. </p><p>Sarwa Insurance, <b>CNFN</b>’s arm is planning to bring its paid in capital to EGP250 million over 2024, up from EGP100 million. The increase will support the company’s expansion plans over the next 5 years and will support the capital position as per the new insurance law.</p><p>B Healthcare Investments Company is planning to acquire medical centers specializing in reproductive health in 2024. </p><p>Five international firms have reportedly qualified for a USD400 million tender to install the signaling and control systems for the Cairo-Alexandria freight railway bypass. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The international reserves at the CBE inched up by USD71 million to record USD35.17 billion in November.</p><p>The Managing Director of the IMF expects the fund to increase the value of the loan provided to Egypt due to the impact of external factors on its economy. </p><p>The Emirati energy company Mubadala is seeking to inject new investments in Egypt. The new investments will be in energy and decarbonization projects.</p><p>The government raised the estimated subsidies for petroleum products in FY2023/2024 by about 9% to EGP130 billion, due to higher cost of petroleum products amid higher FX.</p><p>The National Investment Bank (NIB), which hold a 9.57% stake in <b>MCQE</b> (FV: EGP22.36, EW), plans to exit the company through an offering on the Egyptian Exchange, according to local press.</p><p><b>Kima</b> is currently negotiating with a consortium of local banks to borrow EGP4 billion to restructure and develop the company&apos;s factory in Aswan. The loan will include a foreign currency tranche. </p><p><b>SKPC</b>’s BoD approved 2024 capital budget with EGP2,794 million, which include the contribution to the capital of the Egyptian BioEthanol Company (EBIOL) and contributing to the joint project to establish a Combined Heat &amp; Power (CHP) project with EBIOL.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> sent a release regarding the study of the proposal to increase ABUK’s share in <b>Alexfert</b> with the value of the land plot owned by ABUK and rented to Alexfert (where the company is located). The BoD decided on continuing to rent the land to Alexfert instead of converting it to an in-kind contribution in the latter’s capital.</p><p>The FRA has introduced a group of regulatory changes aiming to minimize risks in the financial system. </p><p><b>BTFH</b>’s leasing and factoring arm has a new leasing agreement worth EGP480 million with a subsidiary of TBS Holding. </p><p>Sarwa Insurance, <b>CNFN</b>’s arm is planning to bring its paid in capital to EGP250 million over 2024, up from EGP100 million. The increase will support the company’s expansion plans over the next 5 years and will support the capital position as per the new insurance law.</p><p>B Healthcare Investments Company is planning to acquire medical centers specializing in reproductive health in 2024. </p><p>Five international firms have reportedly qualified for a USD400 million tender to install the signaling and control systems for the Cairo-Alexandria freight railway bypass. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt’s trade deficit increased by 10.3% to reach USD3.24 billion in September compared to USD2.84 billion in the same month last year. The government is looking to wrap up the Wataniya stake sale within a month or two maximum, Planning Minister Hala El Said said. The government raised the estimated subsidies for petroleum products in FY 2023/2024 by about 9% to EGP130 billion, due to new higher oil price assumptions. The head of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone said tha...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s trade deficit increased by 10.3% to reach USD3.24 billion in September compared to USD2.84 billion in the same month last year.</p><p>The government is looking to wrap up the Wataniya stake sale within a month or two maximum, Planning Minister Hala El Said said.</p><p>The government raised the estimated subsidies for petroleum products in FY 2023/2024 by about 9% to EGP130 billion, due to new higher oil price assumptions.</p><p>The head of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone said that the authority has attracted investments amounting to about USD4.6 billion, adding that there are new investment incentives expected to be announced.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> completes exit from Jordan, in line with the bank’s effort to simplify operations, re-direct resources and improve return on equity. </p><p><b>MTIE</b> denied what was circulated by local press on the existence of GCC interest to acquire a stake in the company at a price between EGP8-9 per share.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP77.75, OW) denied any relation to Ain Sokhna aluminum plant. </p><p>Steel scrap prices surged by EGP1,500/ton this week to range between EGP24k-25k/ton on higher demand due to difficulties in importing iron ore, according to local media.</p><p>According to a provisional ownership structure published yesterday by <b>PHAR</b>, ACDIMA will own a 60% stake in arab API company, its subsidiary PHAR will own 30%, and the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) will own 10%. The final shareholder structure could change after the completion of ongoing feasibility studies.</p><p>Two unnamed US based companies are negotiating with the government to establish pharmaceuticals factories in Egypt and expected to begin operations by next year.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) rejected the offers submitted by investors to rent HELI&apos;s 11k sqm Ghernata land plot.</p><p>Oil prices fell for the fifth day running yesterday, as bearish market sentiment continued despite some OPEC+ members agreeing to voluntarily reduce output last week. Brent futures tumbled almost 4% to USD74.24/bbl, its lowest level since June on concerns about global demand.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> called for a BoD meeting yesterday to discuss 2024 investment budget, participating in the capital of the Egyptian Bioethanol Company (EBIOL), and the participation in establishing the combined heat and power (CHP) project with EBIOL.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s trade deficit increased by 10.3% to reach USD3.24 billion in September compared to USD2.84 billion in the same month last year.</p><p>The government is looking to wrap up the Wataniya stake sale within a month or two maximum, Planning Minister Hala El Said said.</p><p>The government raised the estimated subsidies for petroleum products in FY 2023/2024 by about 9% to EGP130 billion, due to new higher oil price assumptions.</p><p>The head of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone said that the authority has attracted investments amounting to about USD4.6 billion, adding that there are new investment incentives expected to be announced.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> completes exit from Jordan, in line with the bank’s effort to simplify operations, re-direct resources and improve return on equity. </p><p><b>MTIE</b> denied what was circulated by local press on the existence of GCC interest to acquire a stake in the company at a price between EGP8-9 per share.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP77.75, OW) denied any relation to Ain Sokhna aluminum plant. </p><p>Steel scrap prices surged by EGP1,500/ton this week to range between EGP24k-25k/ton on higher demand due to difficulties in importing iron ore, according to local media.</p><p>According to a provisional ownership structure published yesterday by <b>PHAR</b>, ACDIMA will own a 60% stake in arab API company, its subsidiary PHAR will own 30%, and the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) will own 10%. The final shareholder structure could change after the completion of ongoing feasibility studies.</p><p>Two unnamed US based companies are negotiating with the government to establish pharmaceuticals factories in Egypt and expected to begin operations by next year.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) rejected the offers submitted by investors to rent HELI&apos;s 11k sqm Ghernata land plot.</p><p>Oil prices fell for the fifth day running yesterday, as bearish market sentiment continued despite some OPEC+ members agreeing to voluntarily reduce output last week. Brent futures tumbled almost 4% to USD74.24/bbl, its lowest level since June on concerns about global demand.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> called for a BoD meeting yesterday to discuss 2024 investment budget, participating in the capital of the Egyptian Bioethanol Company (EBIOL), and the participation in establishing the combined heat and power (CHP) project with EBIOL.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[CAPMAS is expected to release inflation figures for November on Sunday, 10 December. We expect annual urban inflation to cool further to c.34% YoY benefiting from the accommodative base effect. Egypt's PMI rose to 48.4 in November from 47.9 in October indicating a modest decline in the health of the non-oil private sector. Besides, business confidence fell to lowest level in series history. The Suez Canal Authority achieved revenues of USD9.492 billion during 11M2023, an increase of 31% YoY c...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>CAPMAS is expected to release inflation figures for November on Sunday, 10 December. We expect annual urban inflation to cool further to c.34% YoY benefiting from the accommodative base effect.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s PMI rose to 48.4 in November from 47.9 in October indicating a modest decline in the health of the non-oil private sector. Besides, business confidence fell to lowest level in series history.</p><p>The Suez Canal Authority achieved revenues of USD9.492 billion during 11M2023, an increase of 31% YoY compared to revenues for the same period in 2022, which amounted to USD7.201 billion.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) has appointed Belgium-headquartered engineering and consultancy firm Tractebel to act as a consultant for the sale of stakes in the state-owned 580-MW Gabal El Zeit and 545-MW Zafarana wind farms.</p><p>The gap between diesel production and consumption widened by about 46% during 9M2023, to reach 3.4 million tons, compared to 2.3 million tons during the same period in 2022.</p><p>UAE-based energy company K&amp;K Group has signed an MoU on the sidelines of COP28 with Italian energy and engineering consultancy firm CESI for the development of a subsea electricity link connecting Egypt to Italy, the companies said. The proposed 3 GW link would ship power generated by renewable energy in Egypt to across the Med, accounting for 5% of Italy’s peak electricity demand.</p><p>Benchmark Power International is negotiating with the African Export-Import Bank and its Chinese counterpart to arrange financing of about USD600 million in several tranches to establish a green ammonia production project in Suez, Egypt.</p><p>We updated our FV for <b>EGCH</b> to EGP8.25/share, with an Underweight recommendation. Our value does not include the company’s future project in Aswan. EGCH is currently trading at a FY23/24e P/E of 11.3x.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> sent a release announcing that the company’s share in North Abu Qir for Agricultural Nutrients Company is 45% and that the studies are underway to transform it into a green project through a contract to supply green hydrogen to produce green ammonia and ammonium nitrate. </p><p><b>ETEL</b> (FV: EGP45.00, OW) released its guidance for 2024: Mid-double-digit revenue growth, compared to our estimates of 26.5% in 2024f. ETEL is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 5.0x.</p><p>Engazaat joined forces with <b>EFIH</b>’s subsidiary eAswaaq and NBE to sign an agreement to offer small farmers financing for solar energy and smart irrigation systems. </p><p><b>GB Corp’s</b> subsidiary Drive has completed its fourth securitized bond offering with an amount of EGP 1.4 billion. Proceeds from the transaction will be used to deleverage Drive’s balance sheet to improve its liquidity position, create new borrowing limits with lender banks and support the company’s future growth plans.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> has signed a letter of intent to acquire real estate developer SODIC’s licensed securitization subsidiary.</p><p>In other news, the company’s leasing and factoring arm has inked a EGP200 mn factoring agreement with local medical equipment and services provider, EGMED. This marks the first factoring agreement for the company. </p><p>British multinational lender Standard Chartered Egypt will begin operations early 2024, according to Finance Minister Mohamed Maait.</p><p>Arab Sovereign Funds are negotiating with ACDIMA to acquire 20% of the Arab API company, which is scheduled to be established in the coming days. Arab API shareholder structure will be as follows:ACDIMA 50%,PHAR 20%, Pharco Pharmaceuticals 10%, and the remaining 20% will be for Arab entities.</p><p>The government is currently studying implying a sugar export ban for free zone companies. Free zone companies used to import sugar at global prices, yet after the disruption caused by covid they started using local sugar. This move comes as an attempt to bring sugar prices down and make it available in the local market. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CAPMAS is expected to release inflation figures for November on Sunday, 10 December. We expect annual urban inflation to cool further to c.34% YoY benefiting from the accommodative base effect.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s PMI rose to 48.4 in November from 47.9 in October indicating a modest decline in the health of the non-oil private sector. Besides, business confidence fell to lowest level in series history.</p><p>The Suez Canal Authority achieved revenues of USD9.492 billion during 11M2023, an increase of 31% YoY compared to revenues for the same period in 2022, which amounted to USD7.201 billion.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) has appointed Belgium-headquartered engineering and consultancy firm Tractebel to act as a consultant for the sale of stakes in the state-owned 580-MW Gabal El Zeit and 545-MW Zafarana wind farms.</p><p>The gap between diesel production and consumption widened by about 46% during 9M2023, to reach 3.4 million tons, compared to 2.3 million tons during the same period in 2022.</p><p>UAE-based energy company K&amp;K Group has signed an MoU on the sidelines of COP28 with Italian energy and engineering consultancy firm CESI for the development of a subsea electricity link connecting Egypt to Italy, the companies said. The proposed 3 GW link would ship power generated by renewable energy in Egypt to across the Med, accounting for 5% of Italy’s peak electricity demand.</p><p>Benchmark Power International is negotiating with the African Export-Import Bank and its Chinese counterpart to arrange financing of about USD600 million in several tranches to establish a green ammonia production project in Suez, Egypt.</p><p>We updated our FV for <b>EGCH</b> to EGP8.25/share, with an Underweight recommendation. Our value does not include the company’s future project in Aswan. EGCH is currently trading at a FY23/24e P/E of 11.3x.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> sent a release announcing that the company’s share in North Abu Qir for Agricultural Nutrients Company is 45% and that the studies are underway to transform it into a green project through a contract to supply green hydrogen to produce green ammonia and ammonium nitrate. </p><p><b>ETEL</b> (FV: EGP45.00, OW) released its guidance for 2024: Mid-double-digit revenue growth, compared to our estimates of 26.5% in 2024f. ETEL is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 5.0x.</p><p>Engazaat joined forces with <b>EFIH</b>’s subsidiary eAswaaq and NBE to sign an agreement to offer small farmers financing for solar energy and smart irrigation systems. </p><p><b>GB Corp’s</b> subsidiary Drive has completed its fourth securitized bond offering with an amount of EGP 1.4 billion. Proceeds from the transaction will be used to deleverage Drive’s balance sheet to improve its liquidity position, create new borrowing limits with lender banks and support the company’s future growth plans.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> has signed a letter of intent to acquire real estate developer SODIC’s licensed securitization subsidiary.</p><p>In other news, the company’s leasing and factoring arm has inked a EGP200 mn factoring agreement with local medical equipment and services provider, EGMED. This marks the first factoring agreement for the company. </p><p>British multinational lender Standard Chartered Egypt will begin operations early 2024, according to Finance Minister Mohamed Maait.</p><p>Arab Sovereign Funds are negotiating with ACDIMA to acquire 20% of the Arab API company, which is scheduled to be established in the coming days. Arab API shareholder structure will be as follows:ACDIMA 50%,PHAR 20%, Pharco Pharmaceuticals 10%, and the remaining 20% will be for Arab entities.</p><p>The government is currently studying implying a sugar export ban for free zone companies. Free zone companies used to import sugar at global prices, yet after the disruption caused by covid they started using local sugar. This move comes as an attempt to bring sugar prices down and make it available in the local market. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Finance Ministry is looking to raise USD500 million in a bond issuance in India in 2024, Minister said. The bond would be denominated in INR.  The tax revenue on the Suez Canal Authority’s income during 1Q23/24 increased by 151.6% to EGP21.4 billion. The CBE is currently negotiating with the UAE to roll over a USD3 billion deposit, due current December. The African Finance Corporation aims to pump investments worth more than USD1 billion into mega projects in the Egyptian market duri...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Finance Ministry is looking to raise USD500 million in a bond issuance in India in 2024, Minister said. The bond would be denominated in INR. </p><p>The tax revenue on the Suez Canal Authority’s income during 1Q23/24 increased by 151.6% to EGP21.4 billion.</p><p>The CBE is currently negotiating with the UAE to roll over a USD3 billion deposit, due current December.</p><p>The African Finance Corporation aims to pump investments worth more than USD1 billion into mega projects in the Egyptian market during the coming period.</p><p>From COP28: Six major oil players, including BP, Eni, and Total Energies, each pledged USD25 million for a new fund that will help oil companies across developing countries bring down their methane emissions.</p><p> We published our 3Q23 Cement Wrap Up and Valuation Updates report today, where:</p><p>•We upgraded our FV for <b>ARCC</b> to EGP13.01/share up from EGP9.94/share and maintain our Overweight recommendation for the stock.</p><p>•We upgraded our FV for <b>MCQE</b> to EGP22.36/share up from EGP15.18/share and maintain our Equalweight recommendation for the stock.</p><p>•We upgraded our FV for <b>MBSC</b> to EGP44.17/share up from EGP25.73/share and maintain our Equalweight recommendation for the stock.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP34.96, OW) signed a MoU with Indonesian state electricity distributor PT PLN (Persero) to help the Indonesian government link its new renewable energy generators with the national electricity grid.</p><p><b>SWDY</b>&apos;s subsidiary, Elsewedy Industrial Development, and Futurefert inked the land allocation agreement to set up a USD50 million fertilizer complex in Elsewedy’s Sokhna 360 industrial zone.</p><p>Also, Elsewedy Industrial Development awarded the Chinese fiberglass manufacturer Jushi a 60k-sqm plot in its Industrial Sokhna project located in the TEDA zone to expand its factory in China’s TEDA trade zone with investments of USD8 million.</p><p>We upgraded our FV for <b>MFPC</b> to EGP387/share. Our FV takes into account the following:</p><p>•Updated macro assumptions (FX rates, interest rates, and inflation).</p><p>•Global Urea prices outlook.</p><p>•Those yielded a FV/share of EGP261.50/share.</p><p>•We also included some of the company’s future plans like the revamp and melamine project.</p><p>MFPC is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 15.2x and EV/EBITDA of 10.4x.</p><p>A consortium, which includes Helwan Fertilizers, <b>ABUK</b>, and Al Ahly Capital Holding, now have their eyes on a green ammonia project. The proposed project would require USD1.2 billion of investment, 70% of which would be financed by bank loans and the remainder from the companies’ cash reserves.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt will announce new partnerships on the green ammonia front during COP28, be it through already existing green plants or greening existing ammonia plants, CEO Ayman Soliman said.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP5.59, OW) signed an agreement with Marriott International to develop a new hotel, the Ritz-Carlton Palm Hills, in PHDC’s Palmet project in West Cairo. The hotel’s investment cost is estimated at EGP4.0 billion.</p><p><b>MHOT</b> declared 1:1 stock dividends. Record date is 20 Dec 2023. Distribution date is 21 Dec 2023.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> has applied to the FRA for initial approval to set up an SME-focused lender. The firm would be set up with a EGP250 million in capital. </p><p>The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has agreed to lend USD50 million in sharia-compliant financing to SAUD to finance MSMEs. </p><p><b>ValU</b> will provide financing plans allowing people to purchase vaccines from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) under an agreement signed by the two firms.</p><p>The Supply Ministry has poured 50k tons of sugar into the local market to be sold at EGP27/kg in an effort to stabilize the market</p><p>According to local media, <b>GB Capital</b>&apos;s subsidiaries will be issuing securtitization bonds of EGP8.5 billion by the end of 2023.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Finance Ministry is looking to raise USD500 million in a bond issuance in India in 2024, Minister said. The bond would be denominated in INR. </p><p>The tax revenue on the Suez Canal Authority’s income during 1Q23/24 increased by 151.6% to EGP21.4 billion.</p><p>The CBE is currently negotiating with the UAE to roll over a USD3 billion deposit, due current December.</p><p>The African Finance Corporation aims to pump investments worth more than USD1 billion into mega projects in the Egyptian market during the coming period.</p><p>From COP28: Six major oil players, including BP, Eni, and Total Energies, each pledged USD25 million for a new fund that will help oil companies across developing countries bring down their methane emissions.</p><p> We published our 3Q23 Cement Wrap Up and Valuation Updates report today, where:</p><p>•We upgraded our FV for <b>ARCC</b> to EGP13.01/share up from EGP9.94/share and maintain our Overweight recommendation for the stock.</p><p>•We upgraded our FV for <b>MCQE</b> to EGP22.36/share up from EGP15.18/share and maintain our Equalweight recommendation for the stock.</p><p>•We upgraded our FV for <b>MBSC</b> to EGP44.17/share up from EGP25.73/share and maintain our Equalweight recommendation for the stock.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP34.96, OW) signed a MoU with Indonesian state electricity distributor PT PLN (Persero) to help the Indonesian government link its new renewable energy generators with the national electricity grid.</p><p><b>SWDY</b>&apos;s subsidiary, Elsewedy Industrial Development, and Futurefert inked the land allocation agreement to set up a USD50 million fertilizer complex in Elsewedy’s Sokhna 360 industrial zone.</p><p>Also, Elsewedy Industrial Development awarded the Chinese fiberglass manufacturer Jushi a 60k-sqm plot in its Industrial Sokhna project located in the TEDA zone to expand its factory in China’s TEDA trade zone with investments of USD8 million.</p><p>We upgraded our FV for <b>MFPC</b> to EGP387/share. Our FV takes into account the following:</p><p>•Updated macro assumptions (FX rates, interest rates, and inflation).</p><p>•Global Urea prices outlook.</p><p>•Those yielded a FV/share of EGP261.50/share.</p><p>•We also included some of the company’s future plans like the revamp and melamine project.</p><p>MFPC is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 15.2x and EV/EBITDA of 10.4x.</p><p>A consortium, which includes Helwan Fertilizers, <b>ABUK</b>, and Al Ahly Capital Holding, now have their eyes on a green ammonia project. The proposed project would require USD1.2 billion of investment, 70% of which would be financed by bank loans and the remainder from the companies’ cash reserves.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt will announce new partnerships on the green ammonia front during COP28, be it through already existing green plants or greening existing ammonia plants, CEO Ayman Soliman said.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP5.59, OW) signed an agreement with Marriott International to develop a new hotel, the Ritz-Carlton Palm Hills, in PHDC’s Palmet project in West Cairo. The hotel’s investment cost is estimated at EGP4.0 billion.</p><p><b>MHOT</b> declared 1:1 stock dividends. Record date is 20 Dec 2023. Distribution date is 21 Dec 2023.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> has applied to the FRA for initial approval to set up an SME-focused lender. The firm would be set up with a EGP250 million in capital. </p><p>The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has agreed to lend USD50 million in sharia-compliant financing to SAUD to finance MSMEs. </p><p><b>ValU</b> will provide financing plans allowing people to purchase vaccines from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) under an agreement signed by the two firms.</p><p>The Supply Ministry has poured 50k tons of sugar into the local market to be sold at EGP27/kg in an effort to stabilize the market</p><p>According to local media, <b>GB Capital</b>&apos;s subsidiaries will be issuing securtitization bonds of EGP8.5 billion by the end of 2023.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Budget deficit widened to 3.9% of GDP in 1Q FY 2023-24 from 2.1% a year earlier, largely due to the government’s spiraling interest bill.</p><p>The government has downgraded its growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 3.5% down from the previous 4.2% forecast made last month.</p><p>The IMF will move forward with Egypt’s USD3 billion loan program “soon&quot;. The Fund’s Managing Director Kristalina added on another note that that the IMF will very likely scale up Egypt’s current loan program due to the additional burden posed by the war in Gaza.</p><p>Norwegian renewables developer Scatec has inked a USD1.1 billion green methanol MoU with the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). </p><p>The government is looking to offload a stake in the military’s Chill Out fuel retailer. The process will begin after the government concludes the sale of Wataniya which, according to the Minister, will take several more weeks to close.</p><p>Officials are mulling the sale of EGP8 billion worth of real estate assets to investors in 1Q 2024. HELI is among the state-run companies investors are looking at.</p><p>The government reportedly intends to offer a 31% stake in the Upper Egypt Tourism and Real Estate Development Company to the private sector, and that international investors have expressed interest in acquiring the stake.</p><p><b>Kima</b> is planning to arrange for the advance payment to establish the nitric acid and ammonium nitrate project before the end of December. The project will cost EGP1 billion as well as USD280 million. The down payment amounts to 20% of the EGP sum in addition to 25% of the USD amount, according to local press.</p><p>Benchmark Power International (BPI) will set up a USD1 billion green ammonia plant in Suez, which will produce 183 tons of green hydrogen a day to produce 1k tons of green ammonia.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 78.9 | <em>-2.1%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 387 | <em>-8.9%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 355 | -11.3%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 990 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 925 | -1.1%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 357 | 3.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,172 | -0.2%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,990 | <em>-1.2%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 134 | <em>9.4%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,622 | <em>-3.7%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Budget deficit widened to 3.9% of GDP in 1Q FY 2023-24 from 2.1% a year earlier, largely due to the government’s spiraling interest bill.</p><p>The government has downgraded its growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 3.5% down from the previous 4.2% forecast made last month.</p><p>The IMF will move forward with Egypt’s USD3 billion loan program “soon&quot;. The Fund’s Managing Director Kristalina added on another note that that the IMF will very likely scale up Egypt’s current loan program due to the additional burden posed by the war in Gaza.</p><p>Norwegian renewables developer Scatec has inked a USD1.1 billion green methanol MoU with the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). </p><p>The government is looking to offload a stake in the military’s Chill Out fuel retailer. The process will begin after the government concludes the sale of Wataniya which, according to the Minister, will take several more weeks to close.</p><p>Officials are mulling the sale of EGP8 billion worth of real estate assets to investors in 1Q 2024. HELI is among the state-run companies investors are looking at.</p><p>The government reportedly intends to offer a 31% stake in the Upper Egypt Tourism and Real Estate Development Company to the private sector, and that international investors have expressed interest in acquiring the stake.</p><p><b>Kima</b> is planning to arrange for the advance payment to establish the nitric acid and ammonium nitrate project before the end of December. The project will cost EGP1 billion as well as USD280 million. The down payment amounts to 20% of the EGP sum in addition to 25% of the USD amount, according to local press.</p><p>Benchmark Power International (BPI) will set up a USD1 billion green ammonia plant in Suez, which will produce 183 tons of green hydrogen a day to produce 1k tons of green ammonia.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 78.9 | <em>-2.1%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 387 | <em>-8.9%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 355 | -11.3%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 990 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 925 | -1.1%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 357 | 3.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,172 | -0.2%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,990 | <em>-1.2%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 134 | <em>9.4%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,622 | <em>-3.7%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt has USD42.3 billion in foreign debt repayments in 2024, including interest payments. According to CBE data, Kuwait has rolled over a total of USD4 billion deposits. Also, the data shows a rollover of a USD1 billion UAE deposit. China-based chemicals manufacturer Befar Group could build a USD2 billion industrial complex for producing specialty chemicals in East Port Said under a letter of intent inked with the SCZone last week. Norwegian renewables developer Scatec will establish a 1-GW ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt has USD42.3 billion in foreign debt repayments in 2024, including interest payments.</p><p>According to CBE data, Kuwait has rolled over a total of USD4 billion deposits. Also, the data shows a rollover of a USD1 billion UAE deposit.</p><p>China-based chemicals manufacturer Befar Group could build a USD2 billion industrial complex for producing specialty chemicals in East Port Said under a letter of intent inked with the SCZone last week.</p><p>Norwegian renewables developer Scatec will establish a 1-GW solar and 200-MWh battery storage project in Egypt, under an agreement signed with the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC).</p><p>Egypt will ink some USD270 million worth of projects aimed at slashing the industrial sector’s carbon emissions, Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad said.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance will request the expansion of the use of green sovereign financing in financing projects that reduce carbon emissions. </p><p>Cabinet approved an MoU that will allow China Electric Power Equipment and Technology — a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned electric utility corporation State Grid — to begin its feasibility studies on a proposed 10-GW solar energy project.</p><p>Five countries and the EU committed financing a combined USD420 million to the loss and damage fund, helping developing nations in their fight against climate change. Funds could start rolling out as soon as 1Q24.</p><p>We upgraded our fair value for <b>ORAS</b> to EGP233.65/share up from EGP192.45/share, and maintain our Overweight recommendation for the stock.  <em>ORAS is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 11.4x and EV/EBITDA of 3.2x.</em> </p><p>Net foreign banking system assets deficit amounted to USD27.12 billion in October, recording an increase of 1.2% on a monthly basis. </p><p><b>FAIT </b>(FV: EGP33.00, EW) 3Q23 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP863 million (+61% y/y, +12% q/q), bringing 9M23 bottom line to EGP3.9 billion (+48% y/y).<em> We issued an Equalweight recommendation on FAIT on an updated FV of EGP33.00/share. The stock is currently trading at P/B24 of 0.8x and P/E23 of 8.1x.</em></p><p>The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a USD148 million financial package for COMI, which will be used to on-lend its clients and strengthen its capital position. </p><p>Naguib Sawiris is planning to invest at least USD120 million in a project that aims to replace motorcycles’ and tuk-tuks’ traditional combustion engines with electric motors. The plan will be carried out through the e-mobility startup BlueEV, under an investment agreement signed with OIH earlier this year.</p><p><b>CCAP</b>’s TAQA is set to submit a binding offer to purchase an unspecified number of fuel stations from military-owned fuel retailer Wataniya after Taqa’s board approved the decision on Wednesday. </p><p>Several OPEC+ countries agreed on Thursday to make deeper voluntary supply cuts in a bid to stabilize the markets. </p><p>Real estate developers are in discussion with the government over incentives for Egyptian expats and foreigners who opt to pay in foreign currency to purchase properties in Egypt from private-sector developers.</p><p>AMIC released its report for October showing personal cars sales of 6,970 units (+14.7% YoY, -11.6% MoM).</p><p>The head of Pharmaceutical Industry Chamber of the Federation of Egyptian Industries stated that Egypt released only 30% of raw materials needs for pharmaceutical companies this year and the remaining quantity accumulated in the ports was not entered due to the shortage of foreign currency. This led to a decline of 40% in production capacities of pharmaceutical factories and a shortage of medicines in the market by 30-40% in 2023, according to local media.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt has USD42.3 billion in foreign debt repayments in 2024, including interest payments.</p><p>According to CBE data, Kuwait has rolled over a total of USD4 billion deposits. Also, the data shows a rollover of a USD1 billion UAE deposit.</p><p>China-based chemicals manufacturer Befar Group could build a USD2 billion industrial complex for producing specialty chemicals in East Port Said under a letter of intent inked with the SCZone last week.</p><p>Norwegian renewables developer Scatec will establish a 1-GW solar and 200-MWh battery storage project in Egypt, under an agreement signed with the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC).</p><p>Egypt will ink some USD270 million worth of projects aimed at slashing the industrial sector’s carbon emissions, Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad said.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance will request the expansion of the use of green sovereign financing in financing projects that reduce carbon emissions. </p><p>Cabinet approved an MoU that will allow China Electric Power Equipment and Technology — a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned electric utility corporation State Grid — to begin its feasibility studies on a proposed 10-GW solar energy project.</p><p>Five countries and the EU committed financing a combined USD420 million to the loss and damage fund, helping developing nations in their fight against climate change. Funds could start rolling out as soon as 1Q24.</p><p>We upgraded our fair value for <b>ORAS</b> to EGP233.65/share up from EGP192.45/share, and maintain our Overweight recommendation for the stock.  <em>ORAS is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 11.4x and EV/EBITDA of 3.2x.</em> </p><p>Net foreign banking system assets deficit amounted to USD27.12 billion in October, recording an increase of 1.2% on a monthly basis. </p><p><b>FAIT </b>(FV: EGP33.00, EW) 3Q23 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP863 million (+61% y/y, +12% q/q), bringing 9M23 bottom line to EGP3.9 billion (+48% y/y).<em> We issued an Equalweight recommendation on FAIT on an updated FV of EGP33.00/share. The stock is currently trading at P/B24 of 0.8x and P/E23 of 8.1x.</em></p><p>The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a USD148 million financial package for COMI, which will be used to on-lend its clients and strengthen its capital position. </p><p>Naguib Sawiris is planning to invest at least USD120 million in a project that aims to replace motorcycles’ and tuk-tuks’ traditional combustion engines with electric motors. The plan will be carried out through the e-mobility startup BlueEV, under an investment agreement signed with OIH earlier this year.</p><p><b>CCAP</b>’s TAQA is set to submit a binding offer to purchase an unspecified number of fuel stations from military-owned fuel retailer Wataniya after Taqa’s board approved the decision on Wednesday. </p><p>Several OPEC+ countries agreed on Thursday to make deeper voluntary supply cuts in a bid to stabilize the markets. </p><p>Real estate developers are in discussion with the government over incentives for Egyptian expats and foreigners who opt to pay in foreign currency to purchase properties in Egypt from private-sector developers.</p><p>AMIC released its report for October showing personal cars sales of 6,970 units (+14.7% YoY, -11.6% MoM).</p><p>The head of Pharmaceutical Industry Chamber of the Federation of Egyptian Industries stated that Egypt released only 30% of raw materials needs for pharmaceutical companies this year and the remaining quantity accumulated in the ports was not entered due to the shortage of foreign currency. This led to a decline of 40% in production capacities of pharmaceutical factories and a shortage of medicines in the market by 30-40% in 2023, according to local media.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt is set to resume LNG exports in January after half a year with virtually no gas leaving its shores. The government hopes to export as much as 1 billion cubic feet of gas per day from the beginning of next year. OPEC+ member states are meeting today to discuss how to respond to falling oil prices, decide on next year’s production targets, and decide on whether to prolong production cuts. Emirati firm Dana Gas is planning to invest USD43 million in Egypt next year, as part of an intensive...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt is set to resume LNG exports in January after half a year with virtually no gas leaving its shores. The government hopes to export as much as 1 billion cubic feet of gas per day from the beginning of next year.</p><p>OPEC+ member states are meeting today to discuss how to respond to falling oil prices, decide on next year’s production targets, and decide on whether to prolong production cuts.</p><p>Emirati firm Dana Gas is planning to invest USD43 million in Egypt next year, as part of an intensive natural gas drilling program.</p><p>The OECD reckons that central banks will maintain a hawkish monetary policy in 2024, as continuing cost pressures for businesses alongside rising food and energy prices for consumers could drive a tighter monetary policy than is currently projected for the coming year.</p><p>Tourism Ministry is seeking to obtain approval from the Council of Ministers within the next two weeks for an incentive proposal that it submitted in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance to support the construction of new hotels and expects to announce the incentives before the end of December.</p><p>The Food Industries Export Council expects the sector’s exports to reach record levels by the end of this year at USD5.1 billion, compared to about USD4.1 billion maintained in the past two years.</p><p><b>MOPCO</b> released 3Q23 consolidated financial results. Net profit declined by 5% YoY (-18% QoQ) to EGP1.25 billion in 3Q23. Net profit posted a 3% YoY increase in net profit to record EGP5.2 billion in 9M23. <em>MOPCO is currently trading at 2024f PE of 14.7x and EV/EBITDA of 10.1x.</em></p><p><b>EFIC</b> released 3Q23 consolidated financial results. Net profit declined by 28% YoY (-63% QoQ) to EGP80 million in 3Q23. Net profit recorded a 9% YoY decline in net profit to EGP515 million in 9M23. <em>EFIC is currently trading on a 2024f PE of 5.1x and EV/EBITDA of 4.4x.</em></p><p><b>DSCW</b> released 3Q23 results. Attributable net profit recorded EGP156 mn (+295.2% YoY, +49% QoQ). <em>DSCW is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 4.2x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.9x.</em></p><p><b>CICH</b>’s net income climbed 54% y/y to reach EGP747 mn in 9M23. The company’s topline rose 87% y/y to EGP4.7 bn in 9M23, while its loan portfolio expanded by 32% y/y to EGP21 bn.</p><p>The United Bank is expected to pull back the curtain on its sale agreement in mid-December as it currently awaits mandatory tender offers (MTO) from the bidders.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt is set to resume LNG exports in January after half a year with virtually no gas leaving its shores. The government hopes to export as much as 1 billion cubic feet of gas per day from the beginning of next year.</p><p>OPEC+ member states are meeting today to discuss how to respond to falling oil prices, decide on next year’s production targets, and decide on whether to prolong production cuts.</p><p>Emirati firm Dana Gas is planning to invest USD43 million in Egypt next year, as part of an intensive natural gas drilling program.</p><p>The OECD reckons that central banks will maintain a hawkish monetary policy in 2024, as continuing cost pressures for businesses alongside rising food and energy prices for consumers could drive a tighter monetary policy than is currently projected for the coming year.</p><p>Tourism Ministry is seeking to obtain approval from the Council of Ministers within the next two weeks for an incentive proposal that it submitted in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance to support the construction of new hotels and expects to announce the incentives before the end of December.</p><p>The Food Industries Export Council expects the sector’s exports to reach record levels by the end of this year at USD5.1 billion, compared to about USD4.1 billion maintained in the past two years.</p><p><b>MOPCO</b> released 3Q23 consolidated financial results. Net profit declined by 5% YoY (-18% QoQ) to EGP1.25 billion in 3Q23. Net profit posted a 3% YoY increase in net profit to record EGP5.2 billion in 9M23. <em>MOPCO is currently trading at 2024f PE of 14.7x and EV/EBITDA of 10.1x.</em></p><p><b>EFIC</b> released 3Q23 consolidated financial results. Net profit declined by 28% YoY (-63% QoQ) to EGP80 million in 3Q23. Net profit recorded a 9% YoY decline in net profit to EGP515 million in 9M23. <em>EFIC is currently trading on a 2024f PE of 5.1x and EV/EBITDA of 4.4x.</em></p><p><b>DSCW</b> released 3Q23 results. Attributable net profit recorded EGP156 mn (+295.2% YoY, +49% QoQ). <em>DSCW is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 4.2x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.9x.</em></p><p><b>CICH</b>’s net income climbed 54% y/y to reach EGP747 mn in 9M23. The company’s topline rose 87% y/y to EGP4.7 bn in 9M23, while its loan portfolio expanded by 32% y/y to EGP21 bn.</p><p>The United Bank is expected to pull back the curtain on its sale agreement in mid-December as it currently awaits mandatory tender offers (MTO) from the bidders.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The EBRD has opened talks with the SFE about investing in both United Bank and Banque du Caire but is still waiting for clarity over the size of the stakes the government is willing to sell.</p><p>CBE is studying issuing the digital pound, in cooperation with the IMF and the World Bank, with the aim of boosting the country’s digital transformation. </p><p>GAFI will soon announce new free trade and industrial zones.</p><p>Turkish textile manufacturer Küçükçalik Group is planning to start work on a USD500 million synthetic fibers factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) in January, a move that could lower the country’s annual import bill by USD1 billion.</p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly discussed what the government is doing to address the FX crunch. Steps have so far included investor incentives that aim to boost domestic manufacturing, exports, and FDI.</p><p>The government will revive a year-old idea and start offering EGP1 bread loaves for non-ration card holders using prepaid cards starting January. There will not be a ceiling on the number of loaves that can be bought per person. </p><p>South Korean trading company STX Corporation will work with the government to upgrade Gargoub port near Marsa Matrouh and establish an industrial-logistics zone in the area.</p><p>Former world leaders and leading economists have signed a joint letter calling on oil-producing states to pay a USD25 billion levy to fund the loss and damage fund.</p><p>We upgraded our fair value for <b>EGAL</b> to EGP77.75/share, up from EGP53.58/share, and maintained our Overweight recommendation. EGAL is currently trading at FY23/24e P/E of 6.6x and EV/EBITDA of 3.6x. </p><p><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP192.45, OW) reported 3Q23 results with net income attributable to shareholders decreasing 32.6% YoY to USD16.1 million in 3Q23, bringing 9M23 net income up 98.6% YoY to USD114.8 million. </p><p>Three local and international consortia submitted their financial and technical offers to launch five solar power plants for water desalination on the North Coast. The competing entities are <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP192.45, OW) with undisclosed foreign entity, the Egyptian Platform with a Chinese entity, and SES with German Frenell, according to local media. </p><p><b>EFIH</b> is in talks to acquire two retail-focused digital payments companies. The first one was approved by the board earlier this month and is expected to wrap up by the end of the year. A second acquisition is currently under study and could be finalized during 1H24, according to local press.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> selected Raya Information Technology, a subsidiary of <b>RAYA</b>, to implement the second phase of Telecom Egypt’s data hub.</p><p><b>RMDA</b> launched a new type 2 diabetes med called Gliptalina. It is expected to generate more than EGP20 million in revenues for the company in the first year.</p><p>OPEC+ member states are meeting tomorrow to discuss how the cartel of oil-producing nations will respond to falling oil prices, decide on next year’s production targets, and make a decision on whether to prolong production cuts. </p><p>NUCA closed a EGP15.0 billion securitized bond issuance, the second and final issuance in its EGP30.0 billion program.</p><p>Saudi grocer Panda (owned by Savola) is among three supermarket chains that are looking to purchase six stores from Alfa Market as it struggles with debts.</p><p>Wizz Air is planning to offer daily flights between Sphinx International Airport and Abu Dhabi. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The EBRD has opened talks with the SFE about investing in both United Bank and Banque du Caire but is still waiting for clarity over the size of the stakes the government is willing to sell.</p><p>CBE is studying issuing the digital pound, in cooperation with the IMF and the World Bank, with the aim of boosting the country’s digital transformation. </p><p>GAFI will soon announce new free trade and industrial zones.</p><p>Turkish textile manufacturer Küçükçalik Group is planning to start work on a USD500 million synthetic fibers factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) in January, a move that could lower the country’s annual import bill by USD1 billion.</p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly discussed what the government is doing to address the FX crunch. Steps have so far included investor incentives that aim to boost domestic manufacturing, exports, and FDI.</p><p>The government will revive a year-old idea and start offering EGP1 bread loaves for non-ration card holders using prepaid cards starting January. There will not be a ceiling on the number of loaves that can be bought per person. </p><p>South Korean trading company STX Corporation will work with the government to upgrade Gargoub port near Marsa Matrouh and establish an industrial-logistics zone in the area.</p><p>Former world leaders and leading economists have signed a joint letter calling on oil-producing states to pay a USD25 billion levy to fund the loss and damage fund.</p><p>We upgraded our fair value for <b>EGAL</b> to EGP77.75/share, up from EGP53.58/share, and maintained our Overweight recommendation. EGAL is currently trading at FY23/24e P/E of 6.6x and EV/EBITDA of 3.6x. </p><p><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP192.45, OW) reported 3Q23 results with net income attributable to shareholders decreasing 32.6% YoY to USD16.1 million in 3Q23, bringing 9M23 net income up 98.6% YoY to USD114.8 million. </p><p>Three local and international consortia submitted their financial and technical offers to launch five solar power plants for water desalination on the North Coast. The competing entities are <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP192.45, OW) with undisclosed foreign entity, the Egyptian Platform with a Chinese entity, and SES with German Frenell, according to local media. </p><p><b>EFIH</b> is in talks to acquire two retail-focused digital payments companies. The first one was approved by the board earlier this month and is expected to wrap up by the end of the year. A second acquisition is currently under study and could be finalized during 1H24, according to local press.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> selected Raya Information Technology, a subsidiary of <b>RAYA</b>, to implement the second phase of Telecom Egypt’s data hub.</p><p><b>RMDA</b> launched a new type 2 diabetes med called Gliptalina. It is expected to generate more than EGP20 million in revenues for the company in the first year.</p><p>OPEC+ member states are meeting tomorrow to discuss how the cartel of oil-producing nations will respond to falling oil prices, decide on next year’s production targets, and make a decision on whether to prolong production cuts. </p><p>NUCA closed a EGP15.0 billion securitized bond issuance, the second and final issuance in its EGP30.0 billion program.</p><p>Saudi grocer Panda (owned by Savola) is among three supermarket chains that are looking to purchase six stores from Alfa Market as it struggles with debts.</p><p>Wizz Air is planning to offer daily flights between Sphinx International Airport and Abu Dhabi. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Emirati and Qatari sovereign wealth funds and investors are eyeing stakes in state-owned pharma companies Chemical Industries Development (CID) and Misr Pharma.  The Chinese consortium contracted to work on the fourth phase of Cairo’s light rail transit (LRT) system will arrange a USD250 million soft loan from a syndicate of international banks to help finance the project.   Saudi pharma manufacturer Avalon Pharma wants to build a factory in Egypt as part of a bigger plan to invest around EGP...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Emirati and Qatari sovereign wealth funds and investors are eyeing stakes in state-owned pharma companies Chemical Industries Development (CID) and Misr Pharma.<br/><br/>The Chinese consortium contracted to work on the fourth phase of Cairo’s light rail transit (LRT) system will arrange a USD250 million soft loan from a syndicate of international banks to help finance the project. <br/><br/>Saudi pharma manufacturer Avalon Pharma wants to build a factory in Egypt as part of a bigger plan to invest around EGP1 billion in the country over the coming year. <br/><br/>Canadian miner Lotus Gold has inked a mining agreement for three blocks in Egypt’s Eastern Desert, where it plans to invest USD2.5 million.<br/><br/>The revenues of tax on income from treasuries surged during 4MFY2023/24 compared to the same period of the year before by about 67%, reaching EGP76 billion.<br/><br/>The African Development Bank approved a new loan to Egypt worth USD131 million, with the aim of strengthening the business environment after overcoming the shocks of the COVID pandemic and the repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian War.<br/><br/>The second round of the expat car-for-FX initiative has so far raised USD460 million.<br/><br/>We published our Egypt Real Estate Update 2024 Report yesterday, where we discuss macro backdrop, sector outlook, catalysts, assumptions, upside triggers, risks, top picks, FVs, recommendations, updated multiples, residual land banks, receivables, net cash, and  valuation breakdowns.<br/><br/><b>CCAP</b>&apos;s subsidiary Egyptian Refining Company (ERC) is planning to invest USD150 million to ramp up production levels by 10% over the next three years.<br/><br/>Unofficial local cigarette prices dropped by nearly 18% after an increase in supply from <b>EAST</b>.<br/><br/><b>EFID</b> announced the reduction of its capital from EGP144.6 million to EGP140 million by cancelling treasury shares in total of 23 million shares with a par value of EGP0.20/share, and reducing outstanding shares from 723 million shares to 700 million shares. <br/><br/>Damietta Port Authority plans to cooperate with the private sector to establish, manage, operate, and maintain an area of 2k sqm for the handling of general goods. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Emirati and Qatari sovereign wealth funds and investors are eyeing stakes in state-owned pharma companies Chemical Industries Development (CID) and Misr Pharma.<br/><br/>The Chinese consortium contracted to work on the fourth phase of Cairo’s light rail transit (LRT) system will arrange a USD250 million soft loan from a syndicate of international banks to help finance the project. <br/><br/>Saudi pharma manufacturer Avalon Pharma wants to build a factory in Egypt as part of a bigger plan to invest around EGP1 billion in the country over the coming year. <br/><br/>Canadian miner Lotus Gold has inked a mining agreement for three blocks in Egypt’s Eastern Desert, where it plans to invest USD2.5 million.<br/><br/>The revenues of tax on income from treasuries surged during 4MFY2023/24 compared to the same period of the year before by about 67%, reaching EGP76 billion.<br/><br/>The African Development Bank approved a new loan to Egypt worth USD131 million, with the aim of strengthening the business environment after overcoming the shocks of the COVID pandemic and the repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian War.<br/><br/>The second round of the expat car-for-FX initiative has so far raised USD460 million.<br/><br/>We published our Egypt Real Estate Update 2024 Report yesterday, where we discuss macro backdrop, sector outlook, catalysts, assumptions, upside triggers, risks, top picks, FVs, recommendations, updated multiples, residual land banks, receivables, net cash, and  valuation breakdowns.<br/><br/><b>CCAP</b>&apos;s subsidiary Egyptian Refining Company (ERC) is planning to invest USD150 million to ramp up production levels by 10% over the next three years.<br/><br/>Unofficial local cigarette prices dropped by nearly 18% after an increase in supply from <b>EAST</b>.<br/><br/><b>EFID</b> announced the reduction of its capital from EGP144.6 million to EGP140 million by cancelling treasury shares in total of 23 million shares with a par value of EGP0.20/share, and reducing outstanding shares from 723 million shares to 700 million shares. <br/><br/>Damietta Port Authority plans to cooperate with the private sector to establish, manage, operate, and maintain an area of 2k sqm for the handling of general goods. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Despite the Gaza War, almost 1.5 million tourists visited Egypt in October, up 8% y-o-y, while arrivals in the first three weeks of November were 5-10% higher, Tourism Minister said. President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has reappointed Hassan Abdalla as the acting governor of the Central Bank of Egypt for a second one-year term as part of a wider board shuffle. Goods worth a combined USD63 billion have been released from our ports since the beginning of the year. The still-piled up goods at ports a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Despite the Gaza War, almost 1.5 million tourists visited Egypt in October, up 8% y-o-y, while arrivals in the first three weeks of November were 5-10% higher, Tourism Minister said.</p><p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has reappointed Hassan Abdalla as the acting governor of the Central Bank of Egypt for a second one-year term as part of a wider board shuffle.</p><p>Goods worth a combined USD63 billion have been released from our ports since the beginning of the year. The still-piled up goods at ports are estimated at about USD5 billion.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport initially approached five international institutions to obtain soft financing worth USD2.7 billion to complete the construction of the second and third lines of the electric train network. </p><p><b>FWRY</b> revealed that the company’s testing environment, where FWRY tests applications before launching to the end-user, was breached by LockBit. The company’s live production environment, the one that FWRY’s clients interact with when they use the company’s services, was not subject to any compromise. The compromise on the testing environment included only personal data - no data that would allow someone to use that information to execute financial transactions. Personal data may include some customer’s names, their addresses, and email addresses.</p><p><b>CLHO</b> reported positive 3Q23 results. Net attributable profit came in at EGP132 million in 3Q23 (+60.4% YoY, +36.9% QoQ), bringing 9M23 net attributable profit to EGP311 million (+25.9% YoY). During 3Q23 and the 9M period, bottom line growth came on the back of revenue growth and sequential margin expansion.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> released 9M23 results where 3Q23 net profit recorded EGP232 million compared to a loss of EGP34 million in 3Q22. This brought 9M23 net profit to the green where it stood at EGP86 million (+161% y/y).</p><p>Raya Information Technology, a subsidiary of <b>RAYA</b>, is in the negotiations phase of acquiring a local player operating in the field of applications developments, according to local press.</p><p>APM Investment Holdings, a subsidiary of EGX-listed ASCOM, has sold its 35% share in the Ethiopia-based gold mining project dubbed Kurmuk Gikd Project to Canadian gold producer Allied Gild Corporation (AGC) in exchange for 11.5 million shares in the latter and USD65 million. <em>We note that </em><b><em>CCAP</em></b><em> owns 54.1% in ASCOM, according to the company&apos;s latest disclosure published in September 2023.</em></p><p>Supply Minister declared to local media that if sugar prices do not stabilize in the market within 10 days, price controls will be introduced.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 80.6 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 425 | <em>7.0%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 400 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 990 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 935 | -0.8%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 347 | 1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,176 | 0.3%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,015 | <em>-2.8%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 122 | <em>-1.0%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,622 | <em>-3.7%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Despite the Gaza War, almost 1.5 million tourists visited Egypt in October, up 8% y-o-y, while arrivals in the first three weeks of November were 5-10% higher, Tourism Minister said.</p><p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has reappointed Hassan Abdalla as the acting governor of the Central Bank of Egypt for a second one-year term as part of a wider board shuffle.</p><p>Goods worth a combined USD63 billion have been released from our ports since the beginning of the year. The still-piled up goods at ports are estimated at about USD5 billion.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport initially approached five international institutions to obtain soft financing worth USD2.7 billion to complete the construction of the second and third lines of the electric train network. </p><p><b>FWRY</b> revealed that the company’s testing environment, where FWRY tests applications before launching to the end-user, was breached by LockBit. The company’s live production environment, the one that FWRY’s clients interact with when they use the company’s services, was not subject to any compromise. The compromise on the testing environment included only personal data - no data that would allow someone to use that information to execute financial transactions. Personal data may include some customer’s names, their addresses, and email addresses.</p><p><b>CLHO</b> reported positive 3Q23 results. Net attributable profit came in at EGP132 million in 3Q23 (+60.4% YoY, +36.9% QoQ), bringing 9M23 net attributable profit to EGP311 million (+25.9% YoY). During 3Q23 and the 9M period, bottom line growth came on the back of revenue growth and sequential margin expansion.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> released 9M23 results where 3Q23 net profit recorded EGP232 million compared to a loss of EGP34 million in 3Q22. This brought 9M23 net profit to the green where it stood at EGP86 million (+161% y/y).</p><p>Raya Information Technology, a subsidiary of <b>RAYA</b>, is in the negotiations phase of acquiring a local player operating in the field of applications developments, according to local press.</p><p>APM Investment Holdings, a subsidiary of EGX-listed ASCOM, has sold its 35% share in the Ethiopia-based gold mining project dubbed Kurmuk Gikd Project to Canadian gold producer Allied Gild Corporation (AGC) in exchange for 11.5 million shares in the latter and USD65 million. <em>We note that </em><b><em>CCAP</em></b><em> owns 54.1% in ASCOM, according to the company&apos;s latest disclosure published in September 2023.</em></p><p>Supply Minister declared to local media that if sugar prices do not stabilize in the market within 10 days, price controls will be introduced.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 80.6 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 425 | <em>7.0%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 400 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 990 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 935 | -0.8%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 347 | 1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,176 | 0.3%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,015 | <em>-2.8%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 122 | <em>-1.0%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,622 | <em>-3.7%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[An Emirati investor offered to buy all the shares of Misr Life Insurance Company, which is listed in the government public offering program. The Sovereign Fund of Egypt prefers the option of offering a share of the company on the EGX of no less than 25%, and intends to implement this offering during 1H2024. The Transport Ministry has nominated its investment arm MOT Investment and Projects and the state-owned shipping firm National Navigation Company (NNC) to be added to the privatization pro...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s cast iron and steel exports surged to USD1.74 billion in the first nine months of 2023, up by 65% YoY.</p><p>Saudi Arabia is seeking to increase mutual trade with Egypt to USD100 billion.</p><p>Egypt is preparing to resume liquefied gas exports,  as the imports of Israeli gas from the Tamar field increased again to levels exceeding the pre-Israeli aggression on Gaza levels, reportedly reaching about 850 million cubic feet per day currently.</p><p>The General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone aims to attract USD3.9 billion in foreign investments during the current FY2023/24, compared to USD3.6 billion in the last fiscal year.</p><p>If the value of the commodity sold or service provided is paid in a foreign currency, the value-added tax will be paid in the same currency, according to a new article added to the executive regulations of the unified tax procedures law.</p><p>The National Green Hydrogen Council approved the National Green Hydrogen Strategy. The strategy targets the Egyptian global share of the global hydrogen market to reach between 5% to 8% and to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 40 million tons annually by 2040.</p><p>Ministry of International Cooperation targets an EUR50 million debt swap during 2024, in the context of NWFE program.</p><p><b>OFH</b> reported 9M23 net profits of EGP54 mn, compared to a 9M22 net loss of EGP106 mn. </p><p><b>BINV</b> has denied news about dropping its offer to acquire a stake of at least 51% and not more than 90% in OFH.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> plans to inject USD2 billion in new investments in Egypt during the coming two years. </p><p>OPEC+ has delayed a ministerial meeting expected to discuss oil output cuts to Nov. 30 from Nov. 26 as producers struggled to agree on production levels and hence possible reductions.</p><p><b>ARCC</b> BoD proposed a cash dividend distribution of EGP0.262/share for FY22, bringing total cash dividend distributions for the year to EGP0.922/share (DPO 97% and DY 9.1%).</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s cast iron and steel exports surged to USD1.74 billion in the first nine months of 2023, up by 65% YoY.</p><p>Saudi Arabia is seeking to increase mutual trade with Egypt to USD100 billion.</p><p>Egypt is preparing to resume liquefied gas exports,  as the imports of Israeli gas from the Tamar field increased again to levels exceeding the pre-Israeli aggression on Gaza levels, reportedly reaching about 850 million cubic feet per day currently.</p><p>The General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone aims to attract USD3.9 billion in foreign investments during the current FY2023/24, compared to USD3.6 billion in the last fiscal year.</p><p>If the value of the commodity sold or service provided is paid in a foreign currency, the value-added tax will be paid in the same currency, according to a new article added to the executive regulations of the unified tax procedures law.</p><p>The National Green Hydrogen Council approved the National Green Hydrogen Strategy. The strategy targets the Egyptian global share of the global hydrogen market to reach between 5% to 8% and to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 40 million tons annually by 2040.</p><p>Ministry of International Cooperation targets an EUR50 million debt swap during 2024, in the context of NWFE program.</p><p><b>OFH</b> reported 9M23 net profits of EGP54 mn, compared to a 9M22 net loss of EGP106 mn. </p><p><b>BINV</b> has denied news about dropping its offer to acquire a stake of at least 51% and not more than 90% in OFH.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> plans to inject USD2 billion in new investments in Egypt during the coming two years. </p><p>OPEC+ has delayed a ministerial meeting expected to discuss oil output cuts to Nov. 30 from Nov. 26 as producers struggled to agree on production levels and hence possible reductions.</p><p><b>ARCC</b> BoD proposed a cash dividend distribution of EGP0.262/share for FY22, bringing total cash dividend distributions for the year to EGP0.922/share (DPO 97% and DY 9.1%).</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Fed agreed at their last policy meeting that they would proceed "carefully" and only raise interest rates if progress in controlling inflation faltered. They expressed little appetite for cutting interest rates anytime soon, particularly as inflation remains well above their goal.   The Minister of Finance revealed that the government is considering issuing blue bonds in the international market.    Shell Egypt announced a new offshore natural gas discovery in Egypt’s North...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Fed agreed at their last policy meeting that they would proceed &quot;carefully&quot; and only raise interest rates if progress in controlling inflation faltered. They expressed little appetite for cutting interest rates anytime soon, particularly as inflation remains well above their goal.</p><p> </p><p>The Minister of Finance revealed that the government is considering issuing blue bonds in the international market. </p><p> </p><p>Shell Egypt announced a new offshore natural gas discovery in Egypt’s North-East El-Amriya block in the Mediterranean Sea.</p><p> </p><p>A recent report issued by the US Department of Agriculture estimated that Egypt’s wheat imports will reach about 12 million tons during 2023/24, an increase of 6.9% YoY, due to the decrease in the cultivated area of the crop.</p><p> </p><p>Saudi’s Al Kraida Dates is looking to set up a 10k sqm date factory in Egypt beginning of 2024, chairman said. The factory will target the local market during its first year of operations before expanding into exports.</p><p> </p><p>American tech distributor Ingram Micro wants to invest some USD 60 mn in the Egyptian market in 2024, the company’s country director said.</p><p> </p><p><b>SVCE</b> announced its 3Q23 financial results, recording a net profit of EGP13.1 million, 60% lower than 3Q22 earnings, and reversing previous quarter losses of EGP39.2 million. This shrinks 9M23 losses to EGP63.1 million from a loss of EGP83.8 million in 9M22.</p><p> </p><p><b>ELEC</b> reported 9M23 consolidated earnings of EGP955.4 million, up from EGP263.3 million in 9M22 (+263%). </p><p> </p><p>The Egyptian Railway Authority of the Ministry of Transportation will receive technical and financial offers of 25 local and global companies to develop Tanta–El Mansoura–Damietta Rail Project on December 13, 2023. </p><p> </p><p>CBE plans to roll out e-KYC by 3Q24 and plans to launch a new mobile app next year that will allow users to open bank accounts online. </p><p> </p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s consumer finance arm Valu will start offering shoppers at supermarket chain Kazyon financing solutions, under a strategic partnership inked between the two sides.</p><p> </p><p>The European Investment Bank (EIB) yesterday inaugurated a new regional hub in Cairo, which aims to facilitate and bolster the bank’s cooperation with its partners in the MENA region.</p><p> </p><p><b>AIH</b>’s BOD has approved the FV study of the Arabian International Construction company at EGP31.88 per share. The selling transaction is now awaiting the OGM’s approval and is aiming to drop down all the debts related to the investment (EGP74.9 mn). The company has also approved the FVs study of Rawaj Consumer Finance and UE finance at EGP1.07 per share and EGP304.4 per share, respectively. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Fed agreed at their last policy meeting that they would proceed &quot;carefully&quot; and only raise interest rates if progress in controlling inflation faltered. They expressed little appetite for cutting interest rates anytime soon, particularly as inflation remains well above their goal.</p><p> </p><p>The Minister of Finance revealed that the government is considering issuing blue bonds in the international market. </p><p> </p><p>Shell Egypt announced a new offshore natural gas discovery in Egypt’s North-East El-Amriya block in the Mediterranean Sea.</p><p> </p><p>A recent report issued by the US Department of Agriculture estimated that Egypt’s wheat imports will reach about 12 million tons during 2023/24, an increase of 6.9% YoY, due to the decrease in the cultivated area of the crop.</p><p> </p><p>Saudi’s Al Kraida Dates is looking to set up a 10k sqm date factory in Egypt beginning of 2024, chairman said. The factory will target the local market during its first year of operations before expanding into exports.</p><p> </p><p>American tech distributor Ingram Micro wants to invest some USD 60 mn in the Egyptian market in 2024, the company’s country director said.</p><p> </p><p><b>SVCE</b> announced its 3Q23 financial results, recording a net profit of EGP13.1 million, 60% lower than 3Q22 earnings, and reversing previous quarter losses of EGP39.2 million. This shrinks 9M23 losses to EGP63.1 million from a loss of EGP83.8 million in 9M22.</p><p> </p><p><b>ELEC</b> reported 9M23 consolidated earnings of EGP955.4 million, up from EGP263.3 million in 9M22 (+263%). </p><p> </p><p>The Egyptian Railway Authority of the Ministry of Transportation will receive technical and financial offers of 25 local and global companies to develop Tanta–El Mansoura–Damietta Rail Project on December 13, 2023. </p><p> </p><p>CBE plans to roll out e-KYC by 3Q24 and plans to launch a new mobile app next year that will allow users to open bank accounts online. </p><p> </p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s consumer finance arm Valu will start offering shoppers at supermarket chain Kazyon financing solutions, under a strategic partnership inked between the two sides.</p><p> </p><p>The European Investment Bank (EIB) yesterday inaugurated a new regional hub in Cairo, which aims to facilitate and bolster the bank’s cooperation with its partners in the MENA region.</p><p> </p><p><b>AIH</b>’s BOD has approved the FV study of the Arabian International Construction company at EGP31.88 per share. The selling transaction is now awaiting the OGM’s approval and is aiming to drop down all the debts related to the investment (EGP74.9 mn). The company has also approved the FVs study of Rawaj Consumer Finance and UE finance at EGP1.07 per share and EGP304.4 per share, respectively. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt and Saudi Arabia are studying the possibility of conducting local currency-denominated trade in the coming period.   Two high-profile Saudi investors are separately eyeing investments and acquisitions in Egypt that could together be worth north of half a billion USD, 1.Al Lami Holding Group is aiming to invest some USD500 million in Egypt over the next two years in tourism and real estate. 2.Batterjee Holding Group is eyeing a potential acquisition of an EGX-listed pharma company.  The ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt and Saudi Arabia are studying the possibility of conducting local currency-denominated trade in the coming period. <br/><br/>Two high-profile Saudi investors are separately eyeing investments and acquisitions in Egypt that could together be worth north of half a billion USD,<br/>1.Al Lami Holding Group is aiming to invest some USD500 million in Egypt over the next two years in tourism and real estate.<br/>2.Batterjee Holding Group is eyeing a potential acquisition of an EGX-listed pharma company.<br/><br/>The government’s new building reconciliation bill earned the House’s seal of approval. The law aims to make it easier for owners of unauthorized buildings built by 15 October of this year to legalize their properties in return for paying a reconciliation fee.<br/><br/>The House approved a 30-year loan worth JPY100 billion from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to fund the initial stage of Cairo’s Metro Line 4. The debt will come at a 0.1% interest rate and offers a grace period of 10 years.<br/><br/>CBE intends to provide a license to fintech companies to enable them to link their cards issued to customers with InstaPay, during the next year.<br/><br/><b>CIRA</b> (FV: EGP18.24, OW) FY22/23 attributable net profit dropped significantly by 66.4% YoY to record EGP125 million.<br/>-We downgrade our FV for CIRA from a previous EGP21.5/share to a current EGP18.24/share, while maintaining our Overweight recommendation as the new FV implies a 43.4% valuation gap.<br/>-CIRA is currently trading at a FY23/24 P/E of 21.6x.<br/><br/>CIRA is targeting to finalize a new securitization before the end of the year. The proceeds will be used to deleverage the company.  <br/><br/>We upgraded our FV for <b>ECAP</b> to EGP35.56/share with an Overweight recommendation. The updated FV factors in updating our macro assumptions (exchange rate, inflation, and interest rates) and revisiting ASP and volumes. ECAP is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 4.9x.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt and Saudi Arabia are studying the possibility of conducting local currency-denominated trade in the coming period. <br/><br/>Two high-profile Saudi investors are separately eyeing investments and acquisitions in Egypt that could together be worth north of half a billion USD,<br/>1.Al Lami Holding Group is aiming to invest some USD500 million in Egypt over the next two years in tourism and real estate.<br/>2.Batterjee Holding Group is eyeing a potential acquisition of an EGX-listed pharma company.<br/><br/>The government’s new building reconciliation bill earned the House’s seal of approval. The law aims to make it easier for owners of unauthorized buildings built by 15 October of this year to legalize their properties in return for paying a reconciliation fee.<br/><br/>The House approved a 30-year loan worth JPY100 billion from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to fund the initial stage of Cairo’s Metro Line 4. The debt will come at a 0.1% interest rate and offers a grace period of 10 years.<br/><br/>CBE intends to provide a license to fintech companies to enable them to link their cards issued to customers with InstaPay, during the next year.<br/><br/><b>CIRA</b> (FV: EGP18.24, OW) FY22/23 attributable net profit dropped significantly by 66.4% YoY to record EGP125 million.<br/>-We downgrade our FV for CIRA from a previous EGP21.5/share to a current EGP18.24/share, while maintaining our Overweight recommendation as the new FV implies a 43.4% valuation gap.<br/>-CIRA is currently trading at a FY23/24 P/E of 21.6x.<br/><br/>CIRA is targeting to finalize a new securitization before the end of the year. The proceeds will be used to deleverage the company.  <br/><br/>We upgraded our FV for <b>ECAP</b> to EGP35.56/share with an Overweight recommendation. The updated FV factors in updating our macro assumptions (exchange rate, inflation, and interest rates) and revisiting ASP and volumes. ECAP is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 4.9x.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt welcomed around 13 million tourists in 9M2023, putting Egypt on track to hit the target of 15 million visitors in 2023, up 32% YoY. The volume of imports accumulated at ports decreased by about 17% last October, equivalent to USD800 million, to reach about USD3.9 billion, compared to USD4.7 billion at the end of last September. Units of Saudi Arabia’s Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair Company (Alhokair) could invest as much as USD1.5 billion in Egypt in 2024, according to press. The Minister of ...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt welcomed around 13 million tourists in 9M2023, putting Egypt on track to hit the target of 15 million visitors in 2023, up 32% YoY.</p><p>The volume of imports accumulated at ports decreased by about 17% last October, equivalent to USD800 million, to reach about USD3.9 billion, compared to USD4.7 billion at the end of last September.</p><p>Units of Saudi Arabia’s Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair Company (Alhokair) could invest as much as USD1.5 billion in Egypt in 2024, according to press.</p><p>The Minister of Electricity said that the German government pledged to support renewable energy projects in Egypt by providing financing amounting to EUR285 million.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s gas production declined during 9M2023 by about 10.4% YoY, reaching 45.23 billion cubic meters.</p><p>The value of the EGX30 index is continuing to reach new heights, climbing 2.1% yesterday to close just shy of 25,000, as investors pile into alternatives to LCY cash deposits in response to the prolonged currency uncertainty fueled by widespread anticipation of another devaluation in the coming weeks.</p><p><b>ECAP</b> reported 3Q23 financial indicators, recording net profit of EGP70.8 million (+29.9% YoY, +17.1% QoQ), bringing 9M23 net profit to EGP188.2 million (+36.7% YoY).</p><p><b>EFIH</b> (FV: EGP23.50, OW) is close to finalize acquiring a stake in an e-payments player, operating locally, before the end of this month, according to local press.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> subsidiary, Beltone Mortgage Finance, has received a mortgage finance license from the Financial Regulatory Authority. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Amid the devastating Israeli war on Gaza, the IMF is considering expanding Egypt's USD3 billion loan program by an unspecified amount. Egypt is preparing to repay USD-denominated Eurobonds tomorrow, Monday, worth USD500 million, which were issued in 2019 for a period of 5 years, with a coupon interest of 4.5%. Egypt's five-year CDS rates retreated to 14.12% compared to 15.58% recorded on 10 November. The Supply Ministry has tapped into its reserves to help fill the gap in sugar supply that pu...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Amid the devastating Israeli war on Gaza, the IMF is considering expanding Egypt&apos;s USD3 billion loan program by an unspecified amount.</p><p>Egypt is preparing to repay USD-denominated Eurobonds tomorrow, Monday, worth USD500 million, which were issued in 2019 for a period of 5 years, with a coupon interest of 4.5%.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s five-year CDS rates retreated to 14.12% compared to 15.58% recorded on 10 November.</p><p>The Supply Ministry has tapped into its reserves to help fill the gap in sugar supply that pushed prices to soar up to EGP40 per kilo from their usual EGP27.</p><p>The National Tunnels Authority plans to offer seven major commercial areas to the private sector before 1H2024 ends, to be utilized for 30 years.</p><p>The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company signed an MoU with the Belgian Jean de Nal to study a project to export renewable energy from Egypt to Europe. </p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP42.95, OW) reported 3Q23 results. Net profit in 3Q23 grew 26.6% y/y and 38.3% q/q to EGP1.1 billion, bringing 9M23 net profit up 34.2% y/y to EGP2.7 billion. <em>We raised our FV from EGP22.55/share to EGP42.95/share.</em></p><p><b>EGTS</b> reported 3Q23 results. Net profit in 3Q23 increased 482.6% y/y to EGP75.2 million, bringing 9M23 net profit to EGP23.1 million, compared to 9M22 net loss of EGP64.3 million.</p><p>We upgraded our FV for <b>AMOC</b> to EGP12.00/share. AMOC is currently trading at a FY23/24f PE of 5.7x and EV/EBITDA of 3.2x.</p><p>OPEC+ is reportedly considering whether further oil production cuts are needed when it meets later this month, Reuters writes. </p><p>The Export Council for Medical Industries is lobbying for a USD300 million swap agreement that would see Egypt receive oil from Venezuela in return for made-in-Egypt meds. </p><p>The government finalized the sale of a 30% stake in <b>EAST</b> (FV: EGP38.7, OW) for USD625 million to  Global Investment Holding (GIH). <em>EAST is currently trading at a FY23/24 P/E of 5.5x and and EV/EBITDA of 4.4x.</em></p><p>Minister of Supply will hold a meeting tomorrow with the concerned personnel in regards to regulating sugar prices and inventory. </p><p><b>COMI</b> is getting a USD150 million subordinated loan from EBRD to strengthen its tier II capital, support growth, and protect it from external economic shocks.</p><p>Global Auto Group (GAG), the agent and importer for BMW and Mini in Egypt, signed a binding framework agreement with the Madbouly government to assemble cars locally.</p><p>GB Lease is planning a securitization plan of EGP1.7 billion in December, according to local press.</p><p><b>IDHC</b> reported net attributable profit recorded EGP178 million in 3Q23, an increase of 250.8% QoQ and compared to net loss of EGP18 million in 3Q22. IDHC is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 13.7x and EV/EBITDA of 7.2x.</p><p><b>MCRO</b> reported 3Q23 financial results recording net profit of EGP69 million (+18.3% YoY, 245.5% QoQ).</p><p>Hilton Hotels &amp; Resorts inked a contract with Egypt-focused Emirati real estate developer, Amazon Developments, to establish a hotel inside a tower it is constructing in the New Administrative Capital. </p><p>EgyptAir is running direct flights between Cairo and Shanghai with three weekly flights, bringing the total number of weekly EgyptAir flights to China to 16.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Amid the devastating Israeli war on Gaza, the IMF is considering expanding Egypt&apos;s USD3 billion loan program by an unspecified amount.</p><p>Egypt is preparing to repay USD-denominated Eurobonds tomorrow, Monday, worth USD500 million, which were issued in 2019 for a period of 5 years, with a coupon interest of 4.5%.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s five-year CDS rates retreated to 14.12% compared to 15.58% recorded on 10 November.</p><p>The Supply Ministry has tapped into its reserves to help fill the gap in sugar supply that pushed prices to soar up to EGP40 per kilo from their usual EGP27.</p><p>The National Tunnels Authority plans to offer seven major commercial areas to the private sector before 1H2024 ends, to be utilized for 30 years.</p><p>The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company signed an MoU with the Belgian Jean de Nal to study a project to export renewable energy from Egypt to Europe. </p><p><b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP42.95, OW) reported 3Q23 results. Net profit in 3Q23 grew 26.6% y/y and 38.3% q/q to EGP1.1 billion, bringing 9M23 net profit up 34.2% y/y to EGP2.7 billion. <em>We raised our FV from EGP22.55/share to EGP42.95/share.</em></p><p><b>EGTS</b> reported 3Q23 results. Net profit in 3Q23 increased 482.6% y/y to EGP75.2 million, bringing 9M23 net profit to EGP23.1 million, compared to 9M22 net loss of EGP64.3 million.</p><p>We upgraded our FV for <b>AMOC</b> to EGP12.00/share. AMOC is currently trading at a FY23/24f PE of 5.7x and EV/EBITDA of 3.2x.</p><p>OPEC+ is reportedly considering whether further oil production cuts are needed when it meets later this month, Reuters writes. </p><p>The Export Council for Medical Industries is lobbying for a USD300 million swap agreement that would see Egypt receive oil from Venezuela in return for made-in-Egypt meds. </p><p>The government finalized the sale of a 30% stake in <b>EAST</b> (FV: EGP38.7, OW) for USD625 million to  Global Investment Holding (GIH). <em>EAST is currently trading at a FY23/24 P/E of 5.5x and and EV/EBITDA of 4.4x.</em></p><p>Minister of Supply will hold a meeting tomorrow with the concerned personnel in regards to regulating sugar prices and inventory. </p><p><b>COMI</b> is getting a USD150 million subordinated loan from EBRD to strengthen its tier II capital, support growth, and protect it from external economic shocks.</p><p>Global Auto Group (GAG), the agent and importer for BMW and Mini in Egypt, signed a binding framework agreement with the Madbouly government to assemble cars locally.</p><p>GB Lease is planning a securitization plan of EGP1.7 billion in December, according to local press.</p><p><b>IDHC</b> reported net attributable profit recorded EGP178 million in 3Q23, an increase of 250.8% QoQ and compared to net loss of EGP18 million in 3Q22. IDHC is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 13.7x and EV/EBITDA of 7.2x.</p><p><b>MCRO</b> reported 3Q23 financial results recording net profit of EGP69 million (+18.3% YoY, 245.5% QoQ).</p><p>Hilton Hotels &amp; Resorts inked a contract with Egypt-focused Emirati real estate developer, Amazon Developments, to establish a hotel inside a tower it is constructing in the New Administrative Capital. </p><p>EgyptAir is running direct flights between Cairo and Shanghai with three weekly flights, bringing the total number of weekly EgyptAir flights to China to 16.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Unemployment rate inched up to 7.1% in 3Q23. The European Union is said to be mulling a package of investment in Egypt that could clock in at nearly USD10 billion in sectors including digital, energy, agriculture and transport. Afreximbank is looking to extend USD11 billion in credit facilities to a number of Egyptian companies.    The EGP weakened to a record low against the greenback in the parallel market yesterday, at more than 50.0 per USD. On the other hand, NDF contracts have...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Unemployment rate inched up to 7.1% in 3Q23.</p><p>The European Union is said to be mulling a package of investment in Egypt that could clock in at nearly USD10 billion in sectors including digital, energy, agriculture and transport.</p><p>Afreximbank is looking to extend USD11 billion in credit facilities to a number of Egyptian companies.  </p><p> The EGP weakened to a record low against the greenback in the parallel market yesterday, at more than 50.0 per USD. On the other hand, NDF contracts have fallen to a record low . The three-month EGP contract is down 14% over the period to 37.7 and the 12-month NDF has slid 11% since late September to 47.0, Bloomberg reports. </p><p>The CBE has doubled the limit on daily and monthly prepaid cards, financial inclusion accounts, and mobile wallets.  </p><p>The Chinese company LONGi, has presented a proposal to establish a green hydrogen production plant in Egypt. </p><p>We upgraded our FV for <b>ABUK</b> to EGP81.21/share, with an Equalweight recommendation. ABUK is currently trading at FY23/24 P/E of 7.0x and EV/EBITDA of 9.0x. </p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP5.59, OW) reported 3Q23 results. Net profit in 3Q23 increased 25.2% y/y and 24.2% q/q to EGP441.3 million, bringing 9M23 net profit up 15.2% y/y to EGP1.0 billion. <em>We raised our FV from EGP4.35/share to EGP5.59/share.</em></p><p><b>EMFD</b> (FV: EGP5.66, OW) reported 3Q23 results. Net profit in 3Q23 reached EGP1.5 billion, down 17.6% y/y and up 18.7% q/q, bringing 9M23 net profit up 1.8% y/y to EGP5.0 billion. <em>We raised our FV from EGP5.01/share to EGP5.66/share.</em></p><p><b>ARAB</b> reported 3Q23 results. Net profit in 3Q23 reached EGP35.7 million, up 769.5% y/y and down 4.8% q/q, taking 9M23 net profit to EGP88.7 million, up 345.7% y/y. </p><p><b>EFIH </b>(FV: EGP23.50, OW) reported 3Q23 results. Net attributable profit surged to EGP429 million (+111.6% YoY, -1.7% QoQ). 9M23 net attributable profit came in at EGP1.1 billion (+66.5% YoY). BoD approved buying 1% treasury shares over a month and approved a 1% ESOP in 2023. <em>EFIH is currently trading at 2024 P/E of 20.3x and EV/EBITDA of 13.8x.</em> </p><p><b>ORWE</b> released 3Q23 results. Net profit for the quarter reached EGP596 mn compared to EGP79 mn in 3Q22 and EGP290 mn in 2Q23. <em>ORWE is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 5.6x and an EV/EBITDA of 4.9x </em></p><p>Toma Company for Commercial and Industrial Investments have bought back 545 mn shares of <b>DSCW</b> at EGP0.80/share. The family now owns 58.6% of the company. </p><p>CIB’s London-listed depository receipts are now trading at a 46% discount to the bank’s shares on the EGX, the widest the gap has been since 1997.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> (FV: EGP18.31, OW) 3Q23 net profit after tax and minority interest recorded EGP395 million (-2% q/q, +24% y/y), bringing 9M23 net attributable profit to EGP1,685 million (+68% y/y). <em>HRHO is currently trading at P/E24 of 11.0x and P/B24 of 1.0x. </em></p><p><b>HDBK</b> released 3Q23 bottom line of EGP1,404 million (-17% q/q, +156% y/y) bringing 9M23 bottom line to EGP4,419 million (+152% y/y). <em>HDBK is currently trading at 2024 P/E of 3.3x and P/B of 1.0x.</em> </p><p><b>BINV</b> released 9M23 financial results where the bottom-line recorded EGP446.4 million (-55% y/y). <em>BINV is currently trading at P/E24 of 3.3x.</em> </p><p><b>OIH</b> reported standalone 3Q23 results where it recorded a net income of EGP14 mn (-92% y/y), leading to a 9M23 net income of EGP15 mn (-93% YoY). <em>OIH is currently trading at P/E24 of 11.5x.</em> </p><p><b>AIH</b> reported 3Q23 results where net attributable income stood at EGP5.3 mn (-47% y/y). 9M23 bottom-line recorded EGP27 mn (-39% y/y). <em>AIH is currently trading at P/E24 of 6.3x and P/B24 of 0.6x.</em> </p><p><b>OFH</b> reported 3Q23 results, where net profit for the quarter of EGP7.7 mn (-33% y/y), bringing the 9M23 bottom-line to EGP123 mn, compared to</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unemployment rate inched up to 7.1% in 3Q23.</p><p>The European Union is said to be mulling a package of investment in Egypt that could clock in at nearly USD10 billion in sectors including digital, energy, agriculture and transport.</p><p>Afreximbank is looking to extend USD11 billion in credit facilities to a number of Egyptian companies.  </p><p> The EGP weakened to a record low against the greenback in the parallel market yesterday, at more than 50.0 per USD. On the other hand, NDF contracts have fallen to a record low . The three-month EGP contract is down 14% over the period to 37.7 and the 12-month NDF has slid 11% since late September to 47.0, Bloomberg reports. </p><p>The CBE has doubled the limit on daily and monthly prepaid cards, financial inclusion accounts, and mobile wallets.  </p><p>The Chinese company LONGi, has presented a proposal to establish a green hydrogen production plant in Egypt. </p><p>We upgraded our FV for <b>ABUK</b> to EGP81.21/share, with an Equalweight recommendation. ABUK is currently trading at FY23/24 P/E of 7.0x and EV/EBITDA of 9.0x. </p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP5.59, OW) reported 3Q23 results. Net profit in 3Q23 increased 25.2% y/y and 24.2% q/q to EGP441.3 million, bringing 9M23 net profit up 15.2% y/y to EGP1.0 billion. <em>We raised our FV from EGP4.35/share to EGP5.59/share.</em></p><p><b>EMFD</b> (FV: EGP5.66, OW) reported 3Q23 results. Net profit in 3Q23 reached EGP1.5 billion, down 17.6% y/y and up 18.7% q/q, bringing 9M23 net profit up 1.8% y/y to EGP5.0 billion. <em>We raised our FV from EGP5.01/share to EGP5.66/share.</em></p><p><b>ARAB</b> reported 3Q23 results. Net profit in 3Q23 reached EGP35.7 million, up 769.5% y/y and down 4.8% q/q, taking 9M23 net profit to EGP88.7 million, up 345.7% y/y. </p><p><b>EFIH </b>(FV: EGP23.50, OW) reported 3Q23 results. Net attributable profit surged to EGP429 million (+111.6% YoY, -1.7% QoQ). 9M23 net attributable profit came in at EGP1.1 billion (+66.5% YoY). BoD approved buying 1% treasury shares over a month and approved a 1% ESOP in 2023. <em>EFIH is currently trading at 2024 P/E of 20.3x and EV/EBITDA of 13.8x.</em> </p><p><b>ORWE</b> released 3Q23 results. Net profit for the quarter reached EGP596 mn compared to EGP79 mn in 3Q22 and EGP290 mn in 2Q23. <em>ORWE is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 5.6x and an EV/EBITDA of 4.9x </em></p><p>Toma Company for Commercial and Industrial Investments have bought back 545 mn shares of <b>DSCW</b> at EGP0.80/share. The family now owns 58.6% of the company. </p><p>CIB’s London-listed depository receipts are now trading at a 46% discount to the bank’s shares on the EGX, the widest the gap has been since 1997.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> (FV: EGP18.31, OW) 3Q23 net profit after tax and minority interest recorded EGP395 million (-2% q/q, +24% y/y), bringing 9M23 net attributable profit to EGP1,685 million (+68% y/y). <em>HRHO is currently trading at P/E24 of 11.0x and P/B24 of 1.0x. </em></p><p><b>HDBK</b> released 3Q23 bottom line of EGP1,404 million (-17% q/q, +156% y/y) bringing 9M23 bottom line to EGP4,419 million (+152% y/y). <em>HDBK is currently trading at 2024 P/E of 3.3x and P/B of 1.0x.</em> </p><p><b>BINV</b> released 9M23 financial results where the bottom-line recorded EGP446.4 million (-55% y/y). <em>BINV is currently trading at P/E24 of 3.3x.</em> </p><p><b>OIH</b> reported standalone 3Q23 results where it recorded a net income of EGP14 mn (-92% y/y), leading to a 9M23 net income of EGP15 mn (-93% YoY). <em>OIH is currently trading at P/E24 of 11.5x.</em> </p><p><b>AIH</b> reported 3Q23 results where net attributable income stood at EGP5.3 mn (-47% y/y). 9M23 bottom-line recorded EGP27 mn (-39% y/y). <em>AIH is currently trading at P/E24 of 6.3x and P/B24 of 0.6x.</em> </p><p><b>OFH</b> reported 3Q23 results, where net profit for the quarter of EGP7.7 mn (-33% y/y), bringing the 9M23 bottom-line to EGP123 mn, compared to</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A digital platform for those looking for a fast-track golden investor license will be available within the next few days. Egyptian exports to African countries are projected to climb 10% to USD5.5 bn in 2023. US inflation declined for the first time since August to 3.2%, reassuring investors that the Fed’s aggressive tightening cycle is at an end. GBCO (FV: EGP10.55,OW) released 3Q23 financials showing: Auto’s attributable net profit recorded EGP475.3 mn (+49.3% YoY, +91.1% QoQ). GB Capital’s...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A digital platform for those looking for a fast-track golden investor license will be available within the next few days.</p><p>Egyptian exports to African countries are projected to climb 10% to USD5.5 bn in 2023.</p><p>US inflation declined for the first time since August to 3.2%, reassuring investors that the Fed’s aggressive tightening cycle is at an end.</p><p><b>GBCO</b> (FV: EGP10.55,OW) released 3Q23 financials showing: Auto’s attributable net profit recorded EGP475.3 mn (+49.3% YoY, +91.1% QoQ). GB Capital’s net profit reached EGP189 mn (-18.9% YoY, -25.4% QoQ), due to a rise in provisions booked. GBCO is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 3.4x </p><p><b>FWRY</b> (FV: EGP6.90, OW) reported positive 3Q23 results. Net profit recorded EGP203 million (+183.5% YoY, +27.4% QoQ). 9M23 net profit came in at EGP487 million (+292% YoY). FWRY is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 16.6x.</p><p><b>MTIE</b> reported positive 3Q23 results. Net profit recorded EGP179 million (+148% YoY, +26% QoQ). 9M23 net profit came in at EGP474 million (+119.5% YoY). </p><p><b>CANA</b> (FV:EGP15.00, OW) ) standalone net profit recorded EGP729 million (+56% y/y, +93% q/q), bringing the 9M23 bottom-line to EGP1.4 billion (+85% y/y). CANA is currently trading at P/E24 of 2.6x and P/B24 of 0.3x.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> (FV:EGP11.00, OW) released positive 3Q23 financial results where: The bottom-line recorded EGP124 million (+17% y/y, -28% q/q), bringing 9M23 bottom-line to EGP431 million (+18% y/y). CNFN is trading at multiples of 0.9x P/B24 and 3.9x P/E24.</p><p><b>ATLC</b> (FV:EGP6.55, OW) reported 3Q23 net income of EGP84 million (+393% y/y, +235% q/q). 9M23 net income recorded EGP145 million (+9% y/y). ATLC is currently trading at P/B24 of 1.1x and P/E24 of 4.5x.</p><p>Banque Misr’s net profits doubled by 205.17% during the fiscal year 2022/2023 where net profit recorded EGP25.97 billion at the end of June 2023.</p><p>Bedaya mortgage financing, HRHO’s subsidiary is planning to issue a securitization issuance worth EGP800 mn in the next month.</p><p><b>RMDA</b>( FV: EGP2.79; OW) 3Q23 attributable net profit recorded EGP76.3 million (+7.9 YoY, +55.2% QoQ). RMDA is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 6.5x.</p><p><b>PHAR</b> (FV: EGP38.79, OW) 3Q23 net profit recorded EGP135 million (+18.9% YoY, -58.0% QoQ). During 9M23, net profit recorded EGP644 million (+54.2% YoY). PHAR is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 6.3x.</p><p>The American company Cencora sold its entire 50% stake in UCP to a group of investors, in a deal worth USD50 million. </p><p><b>EAST</b> (FV: EGP38.7, OW) 1Q23/24 net profit recorded EGP1,124 mn (-20% YoY, -52.5% QoQ). We raise our FV for EAST from a previous EGP24.72/share to a current EGP38.7/share while maintaining our Overweight recommendation. EAST is currently trading at a FY23/24 P/E of 5.5x.</p><p>Cigarette distributors JTI-Nakhla Tobacco and Al Mansour International Distribution Company hiked the price of smokes by up to 23%.</p><p><b>MCQE</b> (FV: EGP15.18, EW) reported 3Q23 consolidated financial results recording an attributable net loss of EGP29.7 million, compared to a net loss of EGP22.0 million in 2Q23 and a net profit of EGP9.4 million in 3Q22, bringing 9M23 bottom-line to EGP14.1 million (-78% YoY). MCQE is trading at FY24 P/E of 42.2x.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP4.35, OW) 1) plans to invest EGP65.0 billion in the 374 feddan land plot it acquired in October 2023, 2) expects real estate selling prices in Egypt to increase by at least 40% in 2024, and 3) is negotiating obtaining a EGP5.5 billion loan in the next three months to finance Badya.</p><p><b>OCDI</b> (FV: EGP37.56, OW) signed a EGP1.2 billion credit facility.</p><p><b>CSAG</b> released 1Q23/24 financial results showing net profit of EGP14.1 million (-78.8% YoY).</p><p> <b>ETRS</b> 3Q23 net profit recorded EGP4.2 million (-60.5% YoY, -46.1% QoQ). During 9M23, net profit recorded EGP37.7 million (+22% YoY). </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A digital platform for those looking for a fast-track golden investor license will be available within the next few days.</p><p>Egyptian exports to African countries are projected to climb 10% to USD5.5 bn in 2023.</p><p>US inflation declined for the first time since August to 3.2%, reassuring investors that the Fed’s aggressive tightening cycle is at an end.</p><p><b>GBCO</b> (FV: EGP10.55,OW) released 3Q23 financials showing: Auto’s attributable net profit recorded EGP475.3 mn (+49.3% YoY, +91.1% QoQ). GB Capital’s net profit reached EGP189 mn (-18.9% YoY, -25.4% QoQ), due to a rise in provisions booked. GBCO is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 3.4x </p><p><b>FWRY</b> (FV: EGP6.90, OW) reported positive 3Q23 results. Net profit recorded EGP203 million (+183.5% YoY, +27.4% QoQ). 9M23 net profit came in at EGP487 million (+292% YoY). FWRY is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 16.6x.</p><p><b>MTIE</b> reported positive 3Q23 results. Net profit recorded EGP179 million (+148% YoY, +26% QoQ). 9M23 net profit came in at EGP474 million (+119.5% YoY). </p><p><b>CANA</b> (FV:EGP15.00, OW) ) standalone net profit recorded EGP729 million (+56% y/y, +93% q/q), bringing the 9M23 bottom-line to EGP1.4 billion (+85% y/y). CANA is currently trading at P/E24 of 2.6x and P/B24 of 0.3x.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> (FV:EGP11.00, OW) released positive 3Q23 financial results where: The bottom-line recorded EGP124 million (+17% y/y, -28% q/q), bringing 9M23 bottom-line to EGP431 million (+18% y/y). CNFN is trading at multiples of 0.9x P/B24 and 3.9x P/E24.</p><p><b>ATLC</b> (FV:EGP6.55, OW) reported 3Q23 net income of EGP84 million (+393% y/y, +235% q/q). 9M23 net income recorded EGP145 million (+9% y/y). ATLC is currently trading at P/B24 of 1.1x and P/E24 of 4.5x.</p><p>Banque Misr’s net profits doubled by 205.17% during the fiscal year 2022/2023 where net profit recorded EGP25.97 billion at the end of June 2023.</p><p>Bedaya mortgage financing, HRHO’s subsidiary is planning to issue a securitization issuance worth EGP800 mn in the next month.</p><p><b>RMDA</b>( FV: EGP2.79; OW) 3Q23 attributable net profit recorded EGP76.3 million (+7.9 YoY, +55.2% QoQ). RMDA is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 6.5x.</p><p><b>PHAR</b> (FV: EGP38.79, OW) 3Q23 net profit recorded EGP135 million (+18.9% YoY, -58.0% QoQ). During 9M23, net profit recorded EGP644 million (+54.2% YoY). PHAR is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 6.3x.</p><p>The American company Cencora sold its entire 50% stake in UCP to a group of investors, in a deal worth USD50 million. </p><p><b>EAST</b> (FV: EGP38.7, OW) 1Q23/24 net profit recorded EGP1,124 mn (-20% YoY, -52.5% QoQ). We raise our FV for EAST from a previous EGP24.72/share to a current EGP38.7/share while maintaining our Overweight recommendation. EAST is currently trading at a FY23/24 P/E of 5.5x.</p><p>Cigarette distributors JTI-Nakhla Tobacco and Al Mansour International Distribution Company hiked the price of smokes by up to 23%.</p><p><b>MCQE</b> (FV: EGP15.18, EW) reported 3Q23 consolidated financial results recording an attributable net loss of EGP29.7 million, compared to a net loss of EGP22.0 million in 2Q23 and a net profit of EGP9.4 million in 3Q22, bringing 9M23 bottom-line to EGP14.1 million (-78% YoY). MCQE is trading at FY24 P/E of 42.2x.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP4.35, OW) 1) plans to invest EGP65.0 billion in the 374 feddan land plot it acquired in October 2023, 2) expects real estate selling prices in Egypt to increase by at least 40% in 2024, and 3) is negotiating obtaining a EGP5.5 billion loan in the next three months to finance Badya.</p><p><b>OCDI</b> (FV: EGP37.56, OW) signed a EGP1.2 billion credit facility.</p><p><b>CSAG</b> released 1Q23/24 financial results showing net profit of EGP14.1 million (-78.8% YoY).</p><p> <b>ETRS</b> 3Q23 net profit recorded EGP4.2 million (-60.5% YoY, -46.1% QoQ). During 9M23, net profit recorded EGP37.7 million (+22% YoY). </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The overall budget deficit rose during the first two months of FY2023/24 to 3.2% of GDP, compared to 1.4% for the same period of the last fiscal year, under pressure from increased expenditures, especially interest on government debt. Afreximbank has agreed to extend USD3 billion of credit facilities to Egyptian companies. Emirati state-owned port operator DP World will break ground on its USD80 million logistics zone at Ain Sokhna Port this month.  CBE raised USD1.61 billion in a t-bill...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The overall budget deficit rose during the first two months of FY2023/24 to 3.2% of GDP, compared to 1.4% for the same period of the last fiscal year, under pressure from increased expenditures, especially interest on government debt.</p><p>Afreximbank has agreed to extend USD3 billion of credit facilities to Egyptian companies.</p><p>Emirati state-owned port operator DP World will break ground on its USD80 million logistics zone at Ain Sokhna Port this month. </p><p>CBE raised USD1.61 billion in a t-bill auction yesterday to refinance existing debt. </p><p><b>ETEL</b> (FV: EGP45.00, OW) bottom line recorded EGP2.45 billion in 3Q23 (+2.7% YoY, -14.9% QoQ).<em> </em>9M23 bottom line came in at EGP9.15 billion (+48.3% YoY). <b>We updated our FV for ETEL to EGP45.00/share. </b><em>Telecom Egypt is currently trading at 2024e P/E of 4.1x and EV/Adjusted EBITDA of 2.6x. </em></p><p><b>EAST</b> released 1Q23/24 initial financial indicators. Net profit recorded EGP1,124 million (-20% YoY, -52.5% QoQ). <em>EAST is currently trading at a FY23/24 P/E of 5.7x and an EV/EBITDA of 4.7x.</em></p><p>Philip Morris has hiked the price of smokes by up to 20% in the wake of the cigarette tax hike signed into law last week.</p><p>Sugar prices witnessed a sharp increase in selling prices up to EGP42-48/kg, which industry experts attributed to misbehavior from market factors like merchants and end consumers.</p><p><b>EXPA</b> (FV: EGP20.00, OW) 3Q23 consolidated bottom line recorded a strong EGP1,034 million (+49% q/q, +178% y/y), bringing 9M23 bottom line to EGP2,291 million (+131% y/y). EXPA is currently trading at 0.8x P/B24 and 4.7x P/E24.</p><p><b>EGBE</b> (FV: USD0.55, OW) 3Q23 standalone net profit recorded EGP389 million (+81% y/y, +14% q/q). 9M23 Net income recorded EGP1,047 million (+68% y/y). EGBE is currently trading at P/E24 of 4.9x and P/B24 of 0.9x.</p><p><b>SAUD</b> (FV: EGP15.00, OW) 3Q23 net profit recorded EGP587 million (+24% y/y, +2% q/q). 9M23 net profit recorded EGP1.6 billion (+28% y/y). The stock is currently trading at P/B24 of 0.8x and P/E24 of 3.6x.</p><p>Fitch Ratings has downgraded the credit ratings of National Bank of Egypt, COMI, and Banque du Caire to B- from B.</p><p>Banque Du Caire’s digital payments subsidiary Taly plans to launch two e-payment platforms next month, one targeting individuals and another targeting businesses.</p><p><b>QNBA</b> has submitted an application for a digital banking license to the CBE. </p><p>MPs yesterday gave final approval to amendments to the 2020 SMEs law that grants financing handed out by the SMEs Development Agency the same exemptions and benefits afforded under the Banking Act.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) reported 3Q23 net loss of EGP16.5 million, compared to 3Q22 net profit of EGP11.7 million and 2Q23 net profit of EGP5.2 million, bringing 9M23 net profit down 98.8% y/y to EGP8.1 million.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> raised rebar prices by EGP3,865/ton to EGP36,000 as of 13 November 2023, 12.0% higher than the EGP32,135/ton announced on 20 March 2023.  </p><p><b>EGAL</b> extended the deadline for submitting technical and financial offers for the rehabilitation of the company’s facilities till 15 January 2024.</p><p><b>MICH</b> released 1Q23/24 financial results posting a 32% YoY increase in net profit to EGP137 million. <em>MICH is currently trading at an annualized FY23/24 PE of 5.0x.</em></p><p>Israeli gas exports to Egypt increased to 350-400 million cubic feet per day, up from 250 million earlier this month as Chevron restarts production at the Tamar field.</p><p>The government wants to increase its imports of Kuwaiti crude oil by 33% to 3 million barrels per month starting the new year.</p><p>Subsidized natural gas installation fees increased currently to reach EGP3,360 per household, from EGP2,160 previously, according to local press.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The overall budget deficit rose during the first two months of FY2023/24 to 3.2% of GDP, compared to 1.4% for the same period of the last fiscal year, under pressure from increased expenditures, especially interest on government debt.</p><p>Afreximbank has agreed to extend USD3 billion of credit facilities to Egyptian companies.</p><p>Emirati state-owned port operator DP World will break ground on its USD80 million logistics zone at Ain Sokhna Port this month. </p><p>CBE raised USD1.61 billion in a t-bill auction yesterday to refinance existing debt. </p><p><b>ETEL</b> (FV: EGP45.00, OW) bottom line recorded EGP2.45 billion in 3Q23 (+2.7% YoY, -14.9% QoQ).<em> </em>9M23 bottom line came in at EGP9.15 billion (+48.3% YoY). <b>We updated our FV for ETEL to EGP45.00/share. </b><em>Telecom Egypt is currently trading at 2024e P/E of 4.1x and EV/Adjusted EBITDA of 2.6x. </em></p><p><b>EAST</b> released 1Q23/24 initial financial indicators. Net profit recorded EGP1,124 million (-20% YoY, -52.5% QoQ). <em>EAST is currently trading at a FY23/24 P/E of 5.7x and an EV/EBITDA of 4.7x.</em></p><p>Philip Morris has hiked the price of smokes by up to 20% in the wake of the cigarette tax hike signed into law last week.</p><p>Sugar prices witnessed a sharp increase in selling prices up to EGP42-48/kg, which industry experts attributed to misbehavior from market factors like merchants and end consumers.</p><p><b>EXPA</b> (FV: EGP20.00, OW) 3Q23 consolidated bottom line recorded a strong EGP1,034 million (+49% q/q, +178% y/y), bringing 9M23 bottom line to EGP2,291 million (+131% y/y). EXPA is currently trading at 0.8x P/B24 and 4.7x P/E24.</p><p><b>EGBE</b> (FV: USD0.55, OW) 3Q23 standalone net profit recorded EGP389 million (+81% y/y, +14% q/q). 9M23 Net income recorded EGP1,047 million (+68% y/y). EGBE is currently trading at P/E24 of 4.9x and P/B24 of 0.9x.</p><p><b>SAUD</b> (FV: EGP15.00, OW) 3Q23 net profit recorded EGP587 million (+24% y/y, +2% q/q). 9M23 net profit recorded EGP1.6 billion (+28% y/y). The stock is currently trading at P/B24 of 0.8x and P/E24 of 3.6x.</p><p>Fitch Ratings has downgraded the credit ratings of National Bank of Egypt, COMI, and Banque du Caire to B- from B.</p><p>Banque Du Caire’s digital payments subsidiary Taly plans to launch two e-payment platforms next month, one targeting individuals and another targeting businesses.</p><p><b>QNBA</b> has submitted an application for a digital banking license to the CBE. </p><p>MPs yesterday gave final approval to amendments to the 2020 SMEs law that grants financing handed out by the SMEs Development Agency the same exemptions and benefits afforded under the Banking Act.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) reported 3Q23 net loss of EGP16.5 million, compared to 3Q22 net profit of EGP11.7 million and 2Q23 net profit of EGP5.2 million, bringing 9M23 net profit down 98.8% y/y to EGP8.1 million.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> raised rebar prices by EGP3,865/ton to EGP36,000 as of 13 November 2023, 12.0% higher than the EGP32,135/ton announced on 20 March 2023.  </p><p><b>EGAL</b> extended the deadline for submitting technical and financial offers for the rehabilitation of the company’s facilities till 15 January 2024.</p><p><b>MICH</b> released 1Q23/24 financial results posting a 32% YoY increase in net profit to EGP137 million. <em>MICH is currently trading at an annualized FY23/24 PE of 5.0x.</em></p><p>Israeli gas exports to Egypt increased to 350-400 million cubic feet per day, up from 250 million earlier this month as Chevron restarts production at the Tamar field.</p><p>The government wants to increase its imports of Kuwaiti crude oil by 33% to 3 million barrels per month starting the new year.</p><p>Subsidized natural gas installation fees increased currently to reach EGP3,360 per household, from EGP2,160 previously, according to local press.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Core inflation slowed to 38.1% y-o-y in October from 39.7% in September. On a monthly basis, core inflation slowed to 1.8% from 3.0% in September. Minister of Tourism said that the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum will be probably between February and May of 2024. Egypt is considering implementing trade exchange operations with Russia, Turkey, and some African countries through a “barter” system. The Central Bank of Egypt will hold an auction to refinance USD1.6 billion of USD-de...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Core inflation slowed to 38.1% y-o-y in October from 39.7% in September. On a monthly basis, core inflation slowed to 1.8% from 3.0% in September.</p><p>Minister of Tourism said that the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum will be probably between February and May of 2024.</p><p>Egypt is considering implementing trade exchange operations with Russia, Turkey, and some African countries through a “barter” system.</p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt will hold an auction to refinance USD1.6 billion of USD-denominated one-year t-bills due to mature on 14 November.</p><p>CBE has reached preliminary agreements with the central banks of the UAE and Jordan — and is in advanced talks with the central bank in Saudi Arabia — to allow InstaPay users to transfer money from banks in these countries to Egyptian bank accounts.</p><p>The Finance Ministry has secured a USD500 million syndicated loan from Deutsche Bank and Arab Banking Corporation to support education and healthcare spending.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum increased the total quantities of fuel (gas and mazot) pumped to power stations nationwide by about 12%.</p><p>Kuwait rolled over a USD4 billion deposit with the CBE in two tranches.</p><p>We upgraded our FV for <b>SKPC</b> to EGP34.00/share and an Overweight recommendation and we expect SKPC to pay out EGP1.99/share in 2024, implying a dividend yield of 6.9%. <em>SKPC is currently trading at a 2024f PE of 6.4x and EV/EBITDA of 5.0x.</em></p><p><b>EKHO</b> (FV: USD1.86, OW) posted USD137 million in 9M23 net profit, declining 34% YoY compared to USD207 million in 9M22. Net profit recorded USD37 million during 3Q23, a decline of 43% YoY (-10% QoQ).<em> EKHO is currently trading at 2023e PE of 5.2x and EV/EBITDA of 4.3x. </em></p><p><b>EKHO </b>decided to increase its capex during 2023 to USD200 million, from USD170 million previously. </p><p><b>ORHD</b>’s (FV: EGP20.38, OW) net profit in 3Q23 increased 55.6% y/y and 59.6% q/q to EGP928.9 million, bringing 9M23 net profit up 30.3% y/y to EGP1.8 billion. </p><p>The Administrative Capital for Urban Development Company (ACUD) has received offers from several firms to act as financial advisor ahead of an IPO on the EGX before mid-2024. </p><p><b>CIEB</b> (FV: EGP21.00, OW) released 3Q23 financial results where the consolidated bottom-line stood at EGP1,299 million (+1% q/q, +122% y/y), bringing 9M23 bottom line to EGP3,812 million (+138% y/y). <em>CIEB is currently trading at P/E24 of 6.5x and P/B24 of 1.7x with an ROAE of 27%.</em> </p><p><b>FAIT</b> released positive 3Q23 consolidated financial indicators, where bottom-line recorded EGP800 million (+50% y/y, +4% q/q). 9M23 bottom-line recorded EGP3,788 million (+46% y/y). FAIT is currently trading at P/E24 of 3.9x and P/B24 of 0.7x.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> is negotiating with several banks to receive credit limits ranging between EGP800 million and EGP1 billion from several banks to support operations.</p><p><b>SUGR</b> released 3Q23 results showing a net profit of EGP316 million (+65% YoY, -59% QoQ). 9M23 net profit recorded EGP1,404 million (+91% YoY). SUGR is currently trading at a FY24 of 8.6x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.3x. </p><p>Cigarette prices climbed in the parallel market by EGP5/pack for local brands and EGP10/pack for foreign brands. </p><p>The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is lending credit facilities worth USD300 million to <b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP34.96, OW) to help finance projects in Africa, according to local media. </p><p><b>LCSW</b>’s board agreed to distribute 3.2 million treasury shares, which were purchased in April 2023, to the company’s shareholders as free shares, implying 0.04 share for each original share held.</p><p><b>CPCI </b>is to distribute cash dividends of EGP5.0/share, implying DY of 10.1% and payout ratio of 77%.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Core inflation slowed to 38.1% y-o-y in October from 39.7% in September. On a monthly basis, core inflation slowed to 1.8% from 3.0% in September.</p><p>Minister of Tourism said that the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum will be probably between February and May of 2024.</p><p>Egypt is considering implementing trade exchange operations with Russia, Turkey, and some African countries through a “barter” system.</p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt will hold an auction to refinance USD1.6 billion of USD-denominated one-year t-bills due to mature on 14 November.</p><p>CBE has reached preliminary agreements with the central banks of the UAE and Jordan — and is in advanced talks with the central bank in Saudi Arabia — to allow InstaPay users to transfer money from banks in these countries to Egyptian bank accounts.</p><p>The Finance Ministry has secured a USD500 million syndicated loan from Deutsche Bank and Arab Banking Corporation to support education and healthcare spending.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum increased the total quantities of fuel (gas and mazot) pumped to power stations nationwide by about 12%.</p><p>Kuwait rolled over a USD4 billion deposit with the CBE in two tranches.</p><p>We upgraded our FV for <b>SKPC</b> to EGP34.00/share and an Overweight recommendation and we expect SKPC to pay out EGP1.99/share in 2024, implying a dividend yield of 6.9%. <em>SKPC is currently trading at a 2024f PE of 6.4x and EV/EBITDA of 5.0x.</em></p><p><b>EKHO</b> (FV: USD1.86, OW) posted USD137 million in 9M23 net profit, declining 34% YoY compared to USD207 million in 9M22. Net profit recorded USD37 million during 3Q23, a decline of 43% YoY (-10% QoQ).<em> EKHO is currently trading at 2023e PE of 5.2x and EV/EBITDA of 4.3x. </em></p><p><b>EKHO </b>decided to increase its capex during 2023 to USD200 million, from USD170 million previously. </p><p><b>ORHD</b>’s (FV: EGP20.38, OW) net profit in 3Q23 increased 55.6% y/y and 59.6% q/q to EGP928.9 million, bringing 9M23 net profit up 30.3% y/y to EGP1.8 billion. </p><p>The Administrative Capital for Urban Development Company (ACUD) has received offers from several firms to act as financial advisor ahead of an IPO on the EGX before mid-2024. </p><p><b>CIEB</b> (FV: EGP21.00, OW) released 3Q23 financial results where the consolidated bottom-line stood at EGP1,299 million (+1% q/q, +122% y/y), bringing 9M23 bottom line to EGP3,812 million (+138% y/y). <em>CIEB is currently trading at P/E24 of 6.5x and P/B24 of 1.7x with an ROAE of 27%.</em> </p><p><b>FAIT</b> released positive 3Q23 consolidated financial indicators, where bottom-line recorded EGP800 million (+50% y/y, +4% q/q). 9M23 bottom-line recorded EGP3,788 million (+46% y/y). FAIT is currently trading at P/E24 of 3.9x and P/B24 of 0.7x.</p><p><b>HRHO</b> is negotiating with several banks to receive credit limits ranging between EGP800 million and EGP1 billion from several banks to support operations.</p><p><b>SUGR</b> released 3Q23 results showing a net profit of EGP316 million (+65% YoY, -59% QoQ). 9M23 net profit recorded EGP1,404 million (+91% YoY). SUGR is currently trading at a FY24 of 8.6x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.3x. </p><p>Cigarette prices climbed in the parallel market by EGP5/pack for local brands and EGP10/pack for foreign brands. </p><p>The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is lending credit facilities worth USD300 million to <b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP34.96, OW) to help finance projects in Africa, according to local media. </p><p><b>LCSW</b>’s board agreed to distribute 3.2 million treasury shares, which were purchased in April 2023, to the company’s shareholders as free shares, implying 0.04 share for each original share held.</p><p><b>CPCI </b>is to distribute cash dividends of EGP5.0/share, implying DY of 10.1% and payout ratio of 77%.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Annual urban inflation cooled down, recording 35.8% YoY in October, down from 38% in September.  Favorable base effect and the deceleration of most items on a monthly basis allowed for the inflation decline. Euroclear requires that all bills and bonds issued by the Finance Ministry be exempt from tax, a condition that has been “categorically rejected” by the government. The government aims to offer a number of projects with a total value of USD5 billion until June 2024 as part of the gov...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Annual urban inflation cooled down, recording 35.8% YoY in October, down from 38% in September.  Favorable base effect and the deceleration of most items on a monthly basis allowed for the inflation decline.</p><p>Euroclear requires that all bills and bonds issued by the Finance Ministry be exempt from tax, a condition that has been “categorically rejected” by the government.</p><p>The government aims to offer a number of projects with a total value of USD5 billion until June 2024 as part of the government IPO program. </p><p>The National Tunnels Authority has issued a public tender for supplying and installing 15 electrical generating units in the third phase of the third line of the metro.</p><p>We upgraded our fair value for <b>SWDY</b> to EGP34.96/share up from EGP22.87/share and maintain our Overweight recommendation for the stock on solid financial results despite prevailing global and local challenges. <em>SWDY is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 7.7x and EV/EBITDA of 3.5x.</em></p><p><b>FWRY </b>announced that a renowned cybersecurity firm has done an assessment over the company&apos;s network and infrastructure and that the results confirmed that there has been no breach or leaks of any bank cards and transactions related to its clients.</p><p><b>MASR</b>’s (FV: EGP5.24, OW) net profit in 3Q23 grew 154.7% y/y and 179.8% q/q to EGP772.0 million, bringing 9M23 net profit up 153.1% y/y to EGP1.4 billion.</p><p>According to local media, <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) is looking to expand its portfolio to the Gulf region, specifically Saudi Arabia.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) Board approved a protocol agreement with the Holding Company for Cotton, Spinning, and Weaving to study acquiring land plots owned by the Holding Company for Cotton, Spinning, and Weaving.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt expects to finalize the sale of a stake in the group of historic hotels by the end of the year. <em>We remind you that </em><b><em>TMGH</em></b><em>’s ICON subsidiary had submitted an offer to acquire a stake in the hotels company.</em></p><p><b>ADIB</b> recorded a solid 3Q23 consolidated bottom line of EGP1,387 million (+145% y/y, +19% q/q). 9M23 bottom line reached EGP3,555 million (+125% y/y). The bank is currently trading at 1.1x P/B24 and 4.4x P/E24.</p><p>The CBE and Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) have agreed on a divestment plan that will see each of them offloading a 20%-stake in AAIB. The sale, which is expected to wrap up in 2024, will be carried out via a private placement to a strategic investor and a stake sale on the EGX.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> released 1Q23/24 full financials. Net profit came in at EGP980 million (+46.4% YoY, -18.0% QoQ) in 1Q23/24. BoD proposed a FY22/23 dividend distribution of EGP2.49/share, implying a payout ratio of 85% and DY of 6.5% and approved increasing paid-in capital by EGP744.88 million through issuing a bonus share for each original share held, financed from the company’s reserves. <em>We update our FV to EGP35.86/share, maintaining Equalweight recommendation.</em> </p><p><b>TAQA</b> released 3Q23 financial indicators, posting a 31% YoY (+151% QoQ) growth in net profit to record EGP198 million in 3Q23.During 9M23, net profit increased by 6% YoY to EGP365 million. <em>TAQA is currently trading at an annualized 2023e PE of 29.35x.</em></p><p><b>TAQA</b> has inaugurated its first compressed natural gas (CNG) filling station and conversion center in Tanzania — under its Master Gas brand.</p><p><b>POUL</b> released 3Q23 financials showing net profit of EGP362 million compared to losses of EGP16.4 million in 3Q22 and a net profit of EGP207 million in 2Q23. 9M23 net profit recorded EGP1,132 million compared to EGP219 million in 9M22. <em>POUL is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 2.8x and an EV/EBITDA of 2.3x.</em></p><p>Elsewedy Capital and automotive distributor Ezz El Arab launched a joint venture that will assemble petrol and electric vehicles. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Annual urban inflation cooled down, recording 35.8% YoY in October, down from 38% in September.  Favorable base effect and the deceleration of most items on a monthly basis allowed for the inflation decline.</p><p>Euroclear requires that all bills and bonds issued by the Finance Ministry be exempt from tax, a condition that has been “categorically rejected” by the government.</p><p>The government aims to offer a number of projects with a total value of USD5 billion until June 2024 as part of the government IPO program. </p><p>The National Tunnels Authority has issued a public tender for supplying and installing 15 electrical generating units in the third phase of the third line of the metro.</p><p>We upgraded our fair value for <b>SWDY</b> to EGP34.96/share up from EGP22.87/share and maintain our Overweight recommendation for the stock on solid financial results despite prevailing global and local challenges. <em>SWDY is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 7.7x and EV/EBITDA of 3.5x.</em></p><p><b>FWRY </b>announced that a renowned cybersecurity firm has done an assessment over the company&apos;s network and infrastructure and that the results confirmed that there has been no breach or leaks of any bank cards and transactions related to its clients.</p><p><b>MASR</b>’s (FV: EGP5.24, OW) net profit in 3Q23 grew 154.7% y/y and 179.8% q/q to EGP772.0 million, bringing 9M23 net profit up 153.1% y/y to EGP1.4 billion.</p><p>According to local media, <b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) is looking to expand its portfolio to the Gulf region, specifically Saudi Arabia.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) Board approved a protocol agreement with the Holding Company for Cotton, Spinning, and Weaving to study acquiring land plots owned by the Holding Company for Cotton, Spinning, and Weaving.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt expects to finalize the sale of a stake in the group of historic hotels by the end of the year. <em>We remind you that </em><b><em>TMGH</em></b><em>’s ICON subsidiary had submitted an offer to acquire a stake in the hotels company.</em></p><p><b>ADIB</b> recorded a solid 3Q23 consolidated bottom line of EGP1,387 million (+145% y/y, +19% q/q). 9M23 bottom line reached EGP3,555 million (+125% y/y). The bank is currently trading at 1.1x P/B24 and 4.4x P/E24.</p><p>The CBE and Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) have agreed on a divestment plan that will see each of them offloading a 20%-stake in AAIB. The sale, which is expected to wrap up in 2024, will be carried out via a private placement to a strategic investor and a stake sale on the EGX.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> released 1Q23/24 full financials. Net profit came in at EGP980 million (+46.4% YoY, -18.0% QoQ) in 1Q23/24. BoD proposed a FY22/23 dividend distribution of EGP2.49/share, implying a payout ratio of 85% and DY of 6.5% and approved increasing paid-in capital by EGP744.88 million through issuing a bonus share for each original share held, financed from the company’s reserves. <em>We update our FV to EGP35.86/share, maintaining Equalweight recommendation.</em> </p><p><b>TAQA</b> released 3Q23 financial indicators, posting a 31% YoY (+151% QoQ) growth in net profit to record EGP198 million in 3Q23.During 9M23, net profit increased by 6% YoY to EGP365 million. <em>TAQA is currently trading at an annualized 2023e PE of 29.35x.</em></p><p><b>TAQA</b> has inaugurated its first compressed natural gas (CNG) filling station and conversion center in Tanzania — under its Master Gas brand.</p><p><b>POUL</b> released 3Q23 financials showing net profit of EGP362 million compared to losses of EGP16.4 million in 3Q22 and a net profit of EGP207 million in 2Q23. 9M23 net profit recorded EGP1,132 million compared to EGP219 million in 9M22. <em>POUL is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 2.8x and an EV/EBITDA of 2.3x.</em></p><p>Elsewedy Capital and automotive distributor Ezz El Arab launched a joint venture that will assemble petrol and electric vehicles. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The EGX30 climbed 2.5% during trading yesterday, leaving it just shy of 24k by the end of the session. The benchmark index is up 64% year-to-date in EGP terms. The combination of a widely anticipated devaluation and concerns about the impact of the war in Gaza have caused the rally to accelerate over the past month. The EGX30 and gold have both climbed more than 20% in the past five weeks alone. The prospect of the EU receiving more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Egypt in the short and medi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The EGX30 climbed 2.5% during trading yesterday, leaving it just shy of 24k by the end of the session. The benchmark index is up 64% year-to-date in EGP terms. The combination of a widely anticipated devaluation and concerns about the impact of the war in Gaza have caused the rally to accelerate over the past month. The EGX30 and gold have both climbed more than 20% in the past five weeks alone.</p><p>The prospect of the EU receiving more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Egypt in the short and medium term looks unachievable due to tight gas balances and reduced imports form Israel., Reuters said, citing Oxford Institute of Energy Studies (OIES).</p><p>Abu Dhabi Tourism Investments Company, owned by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, intends to investment USD161 million to develop 3 hotels in Egypt.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> reported expectedly solid 3Q23 consolidated results. Attributable earnings stood at EGP2.5 billion (+108% YoY, -6% QoQ), bringing 9M23 earnings to EGP8.1 billion (+161% YoY).  <em>SWDY is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 6.2x and EV/EBITDA of 5.3x.</em></p><p><b>SWDY</b> Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Sherif El Zeiny in his capacity as the Group’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective November 14, 2023.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> reported solid financial indicators for 1Q23/24. Net profit after tax for the quarter surged more than 2.5-fold YoY to EGP1.6 billion and up from a loss of EGP225 million in previous quarter supported by healthy margins. <em>EGAL is currently trading at FY23/24e P/E of 5.1x and EV/EBITDA of 4.3x.</em></p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) Board approved proposals on how to use the Heliopark land sale proceeds including 1) buying a land plot, 2) developing New Heliopolis, and 3) paying off debt, and approved an offer from an investor to co-develop a 77 feddan land plot in New Heliopolis on a revenue share basis. </p><p><b>HELI</b> refuted media reports that the Holding Company for Construction and Development values HELI at around EGP20.0 billion and intends to sell its stake to a strategic investor.</p><p><b>EAST</b> announced yesterday that the total selling prices, not just the tax, will be increased by 12% annually for a period of five years. </p><p><b>DICE</b> founders yesterday upped their offer to buy back shares to EGP0.80/share, up from the EGP0.65 offered previously.</p><p>Saudi conglomerate Tamer Group could acquire 30% of Egyptian pharma wholesaler United Company of Pharmacists (<b>UCP</b>) for USD35 million before the end of this year, according to local press.</p><p>British multinational lender Standard Chartered Egypt expects to begin operations by the end of 2023. </p><p>The FRA released August 2023 reports outlining that the total financing granted through non-banking financing services providers amounted to EGP49.8 billion. </p><p><b>CICH</b> completed a deal to issue securitization bonds worth EGP255 million for AUR Company for financing medium, small and micro Projects.</p><p>A recent Kuwaiti government document stated that the Kuwait Investment Authority agreed with the CBE on a joint path to exit their shares (49.36%) in the Arab African International Bank.</p><p>Oil prices fell another 2.5% yesterday, slipping to their lowest levels in over three months on concerns over falling demand in the US and China. Brent crude futures fell 2.5% to their lowest since mid-July at USD79.54/bbl.</p><p>Hutchinson Ports Company aims to pump USD2 billion investments into Egypt in the coming years, and continue cooperation in local ports such as Sokhna Port.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The EGX30 climbed 2.5% during trading yesterday, leaving it just shy of 24k by the end of the session. The benchmark index is up 64% year-to-date in EGP terms. The combination of a widely anticipated devaluation and concerns about the impact of the war in Gaza have caused the rally to accelerate over the past month. The EGX30 and gold have both climbed more than 20% in the past five weeks alone.</p><p>The prospect of the EU receiving more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Egypt in the short and medium term looks unachievable due to tight gas balances and reduced imports form Israel., Reuters said, citing Oxford Institute of Energy Studies (OIES).</p><p>Abu Dhabi Tourism Investments Company, owned by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, intends to investment USD161 million to develop 3 hotels in Egypt.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> reported expectedly solid 3Q23 consolidated results. Attributable earnings stood at EGP2.5 billion (+108% YoY, -6% QoQ), bringing 9M23 earnings to EGP8.1 billion (+161% YoY).  <em>SWDY is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 6.2x and EV/EBITDA of 5.3x.</em></p><p><b>SWDY</b> Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Sherif El Zeiny in his capacity as the Group’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective November 14, 2023.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> reported solid financial indicators for 1Q23/24. Net profit after tax for the quarter surged more than 2.5-fold YoY to EGP1.6 billion and up from a loss of EGP225 million in previous quarter supported by healthy margins. <em>EGAL is currently trading at FY23/24e P/E of 5.1x and EV/EBITDA of 4.3x.</em></p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) Board approved proposals on how to use the Heliopark land sale proceeds including 1) buying a land plot, 2) developing New Heliopolis, and 3) paying off debt, and approved an offer from an investor to co-develop a 77 feddan land plot in New Heliopolis on a revenue share basis. </p><p><b>HELI</b> refuted media reports that the Holding Company for Construction and Development values HELI at around EGP20.0 billion and intends to sell its stake to a strategic investor.</p><p><b>EAST</b> announced yesterday that the total selling prices, not just the tax, will be increased by 12% annually for a period of five years. </p><p><b>DICE</b> founders yesterday upped their offer to buy back shares to EGP0.80/share, up from the EGP0.65 offered previously.</p><p>Saudi conglomerate Tamer Group could acquire 30% of Egyptian pharma wholesaler United Company of Pharmacists (<b>UCP</b>) for USD35 million before the end of this year, according to local press.</p><p>British multinational lender Standard Chartered Egypt expects to begin operations by the end of 2023. </p><p>The FRA released August 2023 reports outlining that the total financing granted through non-banking financing services providers amounted to EGP49.8 billion. </p><p><b>CICH</b> completed a deal to issue securitization bonds worth EGP255 million for AUR Company for financing medium, small and micro Projects.</p><p>A recent Kuwaiti government document stated that the Kuwait Investment Authority agreed with the CBE on a joint path to exit their shares (49.36%) in the Arab African International Bank.</p><p>Oil prices fell another 2.5% yesterday, slipping to their lowest levels in over three months on concerns over falling demand in the US and China. Brent crude futures fell 2.5% to their lowest since mid-July at USD79.54/bbl.</p><p>Hutchinson Ports Company aims to pump USD2 billion investments into Egypt in the coming years, and continue cooperation in local ports such as Sokhna Port.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Suez Canal revenues jumped in October to USD880.1 million, an increase of 24%, compared to USD709.5 million during the same month of 2022.</p><p> The cabinet reviewed some 58 draft laws on its priority list ahead of submitting them to the parliament at a future date. These include draft laws to help facilitate privatization and the sale of state assets to investors, with an ambitious plan in place to raise USD5 bn from October 2023 to June 2024, and draft laws to grant incentives to green hydrogen investors, such as tax breaks.</p><p> The Ministry of Transport is reportedly communicating with the CBE to arrange about 25% of the total value of the contract for the Russian company Transmash, estimated at approximately EUR430 million.</p><p> </p><p><b>HELI</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP18.84, OW) majority shareholder, the Holding Company for Construction and Development, values HELI at around EGP20.0 billion (around EGP14.98/share) based on an IFA report and intends to sell its stake to a strategic investor. This is lower than our valuation of EGP25.2 billion (EGP18.84/share).</p><p> </p><p><b>EAST</b> raised their selling prices for their local products by EGP3-9/pack across all their products range, effective today. All of the company&apos;s Cleopatra range are now priced at EGP27/pack from a previous EGP24/pack. The rise in selling prices along with the recovery in volumes driven by the availability of raw materials are expected to boost profitability.</p><p> </p><p><b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP53.58, OW) confirmed, in a release to EGX, not receiving any official or unofficial offer to acquire a strategic stake in the company till date. </p><p> </p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly met with the Supreme Council for the Automotive Industry to discuss ongoing efforts to promote the local assembly of vehicles and manufacturing of car parts as part of the National Automotive Industry Development Program that was launched in 2022. The meeting approved the launch of a new digital platform that will connect local car part suppliers, manufacturers, and assemblers to promote the localization of the industry. The platform will be launched in 12 weeks.</p><p> </p><p>Around 100k Egyptians residing abroad have registered to take part in the expat car-for-FX initiative in only one week since its launch, according to the Finance Minister.</p><p> </p><p>Crude prices fell more than 4% yesterday, with Brent crude prices dipping to just USD81.61/bbl, marking its lowest price since July, responding to the release of weak trade data from China and renewed doubts about whether the Federal Reserve has finished raising interest rates.</p><p> </p><p>The Medical Industries Export Council is studying entering new African markets during the coming period by facilitating the registration and licensing of Egyptian medicines in these countries. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Suez Canal revenues jumped in October to USD880.1 million, an increase of 24%, compared to USD709.5 million during the same month of 2022.</p><p> The cabinet reviewed some 58 draft laws on its priority list ahead of submitting them to the parliament at a future date. These include draft laws to help facilitate privatization and the sale of state assets to investors, with an ambitious plan in place to raise USD5 bn from October 2023 to June 2024, and draft laws to grant incentives to green hydrogen investors, such as tax breaks.</p><p> The Ministry of Transport is reportedly communicating with the CBE to arrange about 25% of the total value of the contract for the Russian company Transmash, estimated at approximately EUR430 million.</p><p> </p><p><b>HELI</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP18.84, OW) majority shareholder, the Holding Company for Construction and Development, values HELI at around EGP20.0 billion (around EGP14.98/share) based on an IFA report and intends to sell its stake to a strategic investor. This is lower than our valuation of EGP25.2 billion (EGP18.84/share).</p><p> </p><p><b>EAST</b> raised their selling prices for their local products by EGP3-9/pack across all their products range, effective today. All of the company&apos;s Cleopatra range are now priced at EGP27/pack from a previous EGP24/pack. The rise in selling prices along with the recovery in volumes driven by the availability of raw materials are expected to boost profitability.</p><p> </p><p><b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP53.58, OW) confirmed, in a release to EGX, not receiving any official or unofficial offer to acquire a strategic stake in the company till date. </p><p> </p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly met with the Supreme Council for the Automotive Industry to discuss ongoing efforts to promote the local assembly of vehicles and manufacturing of car parts as part of the National Automotive Industry Development Program that was launched in 2022. The meeting approved the launch of a new digital platform that will connect local car part suppliers, manufacturers, and assemblers to promote the localization of the industry. The platform will be launched in 12 weeks.</p><p> </p><p>Around 100k Egyptians residing abroad have registered to take part in the expat car-for-FX initiative in only one week since its launch, according to the Finance Minister.</p><p> </p><p>Crude prices fell more than 4% yesterday, with Brent crude prices dipping to just USD81.61/bbl, marking its lowest price since July, responding to the release of weak trade data from China and renewed doubts about whether the Federal Reserve has finished raising interest rates.</p><p> </p><p>The Medical Industries Export Council is studying entering new African markets during the coming period by facilitating the registration and licensing of Egyptian medicines in these countries. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt is on track to meet its target of attracting 15 million tourists this year despite the impact of the war in Gaza.  The Environment Ministry is aiming to attract USD600 million in investment into six projects during 2024.  The Ministry of Finance will present the new draft law on income taxes for social dialogue during the coming period for approval before taking the necessary measures to refer it to the Cabinet then the House of Representatives. The law sets the tax due at EGP1000 annua...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt is on track to meet its target of attracting 15 million tourists this year despite the impact of the war in Gaza.<br/><br/>The Environment Ministry is aiming to attract USD600 million in investment into six projects during 2024.<br/><br/>The Ministry of Finance will present the new draft law on income taxes for social dialogue during the coming period for approval before taking the necessary measures to refer it to the Cabinet then the House of Representatives. The law sets the tax due at EGP1000 annually for projects whose annual turnover is less than EGP250k.<br/><br/>The Head of the Ports Sector at Abu Dhabi Ports Group said that the group decided to focus on the company’s multi-purpose terminal project in Safaga Port and postpone plans to acquire shares in container handling companies such as Port Said and Damietta affiliated with the Holding Company for Maritime Transport.<br/><br/>The first gold auction will be held on Egypt’s commodities exchange next week.<br/><br/>The Egyptian Railways Authority inked a terms and conditions agreement with the Egyptian National Railway Industries Company (NERIC) to assemble 500 rolling stock, along with their maintenance and spare parts, over the span of 15 years.<br/><br/>The Madbouly government is resorting to bartering with Kenya to continue importing black tea in a bid to protect FX reserves.<br/> <br/><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP192.45, OW) signed a contract with the National Authority for Tunnels to execute all civil works for Greater Cairo Metro Line 4, which will run underground from Giza to Fustat and connect to existing Lines 1 and 2. <br/><br/>A number of local and international companies signed contracts to design, supply, and install the electromechanical systems for the 1.8k km national high-speed rail project led by Siemens including <b>ORAS</b>, <b>SWDY</b>, and Arab Contractors.<br/><br/>The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and China Railway Major Bridge Engineering Group Co. inked a framework agreement to design and construct in collaboration with local subcontractors, including Hassan Allam Holding, ORAS, Concord, Arab Contractors, and others, the 16-km fourth phase of Cairo’s light-rail transit (LRT) project that will extend the route into Tenth of Ramadan City. <br/><br/><b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP53.58, OW) declared a cash dividend of EGP6.50/share for FY22/23. Distribution date is 23 November 2023. Record date is 20 November 2023. This implies a dividend yield of 9.4% and a payout ratio of 74.7%.<br/><br/>ADQ, along with other Gulf institutions especially Qatari ones, are showing interest to acquire a strategic stake in <b>EGAL</b> of up to 30%. <br/><br/>The new VAT law on cigarettes that the Parliament passed the draft amendment for last week has been passed into law as of yesterday.<br/><br/>Cheiron’s Pico Petroleum and the Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (Kufpec) will invest USD119.5 million over the coming five years to increase production at the Geisum and Tawila West concession in the Gulf of Suez. The companies also requested that they be given 20-year licenses for the concession, so they continue operating and investing in the area after their current licenses expire in 2027.<br/><br/><b>MHOT</b> EGM approved 1:1 stock dividends.<br/><br/>Raya Technology, a subsidiary of <b>RAYA</b>, is in negotiations with a consortium of local banks to obtain a syndicated loan of EGP1.1 billion to finance its expansion plans.<br/><br/>United Bank’s financing arm United Finance raised EGP617.5 million in a securitized bond issuance. <br/><br/>Seven Consumer Finance Company, <b>BTFH</b>’s subsidiary, aims to bring its portfolio to EGP1.5 billion by the end of 2023, compared to a current portfolio exceeding EGP1.3 billion, with the possibility of the target increasing to EGP2 billion. <br/><br/>State-owned El Nasr Automotive is reportedly close to inking a partnership agreement with an unnamed Chinese investor to manufacture four-wheeled electric light</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt is on track to meet its target of attracting 15 million tourists this year despite the impact of the war in Gaza.<br/><br/>The Environment Ministry is aiming to attract USD600 million in investment into six projects during 2024.<br/><br/>The Ministry of Finance will present the new draft law on income taxes for social dialogue during the coming period for approval before taking the necessary measures to refer it to the Cabinet then the House of Representatives. The law sets the tax due at EGP1000 annually for projects whose annual turnover is less than EGP250k.<br/><br/>The Head of the Ports Sector at Abu Dhabi Ports Group said that the group decided to focus on the company’s multi-purpose terminal project in Safaga Port and postpone plans to acquire shares in container handling companies such as Port Said and Damietta affiliated with the Holding Company for Maritime Transport.<br/><br/>The first gold auction will be held on Egypt’s commodities exchange next week.<br/><br/>The Egyptian Railways Authority inked a terms and conditions agreement with the Egyptian National Railway Industries Company (NERIC) to assemble 500 rolling stock, along with their maintenance and spare parts, over the span of 15 years.<br/><br/>The Madbouly government is resorting to bartering with Kenya to continue importing black tea in a bid to protect FX reserves.<br/> <br/><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP192.45, OW) signed a contract with the National Authority for Tunnels to execute all civil works for Greater Cairo Metro Line 4, which will run underground from Giza to Fustat and connect to existing Lines 1 and 2. <br/><br/>A number of local and international companies signed contracts to design, supply, and install the electromechanical systems for the 1.8k km national high-speed rail project led by Siemens including <b>ORAS</b>, <b>SWDY</b>, and Arab Contractors.<br/><br/>The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and China Railway Major Bridge Engineering Group Co. inked a framework agreement to design and construct in collaboration with local subcontractors, including Hassan Allam Holding, ORAS, Concord, Arab Contractors, and others, the 16-km fourth phase of Cairo’s light-rail transit (LRT) project that will extend the route into Tenth of Ramadan City. <br/><br/><b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP53.58, OW) declared a cash dividend of EGP6.50/share for FY22/23. Distribution date is 23 November 2023. Record date is 20 November 2023. This implies a dividend yield of 9.4% and a payout ratio of 74.7%.<br/><br/>ADQ, along with other Gulf institutions especially Qatari ones, are showing interest to acquire a strategic stake in <b>EGAL</b> of up to 30%. <br/><br/>The new VAT law on cigarettes that the Parliament passed the draft amendment for last week has been passed into law as of yesterday.<br/><br/>Cheiron’s Pico Petroleum and the Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (Kufpec) will invest USD119.5 million over the coming five years to increase production at the Geisum and Tawila West concession in the Gulf of Suez. The companies also requested that they be given 20-year licenses for the concession, so they continue operating and investing in the area after their current licenses expire in 2027.<br/><br/><b>MHOT</b> EGM approved 1:1 stock dividends.<br/><br/>Raya Technology, a subsidiary of <b>RAYA</b>, is in negotiations with a consortium of local banks to obtain a syndicated loan of EGP1.1 billion to finance its expansion plans.<br/><br/>United Bank’s financing arm United Finance raised EGP617.5 million in a securitized bond issuance. <br/><br/>Seven Consumer Finance Company, <b>BTFH</b>’s subsidiary, aims to bring its portfolio to EGP1.5 billion by the end of 2023, compared to a current portfolio exceeding EGP1.3 billion, with the possibility of the target increasing to EGP2 billion. <br/><br/>State-owned El Nasr Automotive is reportedly close to inking a partnership agreement with an unnamed Chinese investor to manufacture four-wheeled electric light</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government is going to invite private-sector players to manage the nation’s airports, Prime Minister said.  Net International Reserves reached USD35.10 billion at the end of October 2023 compared to USD34.97 billion at the end of September. Raising fuel prices saves the state’s budget about EGP13 million per day, equivalent to EGP400 million per month. The cost of electricity subsidies reportedly amounts to about EGP79.8 billion during the current fiscal year, driven by the delay of ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government is going to invite private-sector players to manage the nation’s airports, Prime Minister said. </p><p>Net International Reserves reached USD35.10 billion at the end of October 2023 compared to USD34.97 billion at the end of September.</p><p>Raising fuel prices saves the state’s budget about EGP13 million per day, equivalent to EGP400 million per month.</p><p>The cost of electricity subsidies reportedly amounts to about EGP79.8 billion during the current fiscal year, driven by the delay of price hikes and the increase in the exchange rate.</p><p>Schneider Electric plans to invest an additional EUR8 million in the local market this year. Part of the investment will go into its Badr City factory, adding a new production line.</p><p>Head of the exports council for chemical industries and fertilizers stated that local fertilizer companies are now operating at full capacities after the return of natural gas supplies to their normal flow. </p><p><b>SKPC</b> halted production for two days last week due to the complete loss of gas supplies. The company is currently operating at partial capacity after gas supplies resumed at 50% of normal capacity.</p><p>Saudi Arabia and Russia are continuing with their 1 million barrel a day voluntary cap on oil supplies until the end of the year.</p><p><b>Mopco</b> approved in its latest EGM the merger of its 99.9% owned ENPC according to the book value of both companies at 31/12/2022. The post-merger authorized capital is determined at EGP50 billion, and the issued and paid up capital at EGP21 billion. </p><p><b>EFID </b>released 3Q23 financials. Attributable net profit for 3Q23 recorded EGP466 mn (+55.3% YoY, +12.6% QoQ). 9M23 attributable net profit recorded EGP1,278 mn (+89.3% YoY). <em>EFID is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 9.1x and an EV/EBITDA of </em>6.6x. </p><p>Elsewedy Industrial Development Company, a subsidiary of <b>SWDY</b>, began the first phase of establishing five factories in Tanzania.</p><p><b>AXPH </b>released 1Q23/24 financial indicators. Bottom line came in at EGP59.2 million in 1Q23/24 (+71.1% YoY, +250.2% QoQ).<em> AXPH is currently trading at FY23/24f P/E of 6.5x and EV/EBITDA of 3.1x.</em></p><p>Prime Investments plans to launch three investment funds next year, the first in the tourism sector, the second for gold, and the last for venture capital. It expects to obtain the licenses of the three funds in 1Q24, noting that Prime Investments&apos; share in the three funds is 10%.</p><p>Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait - Egypt&apos;s net profit during the 9M23 increased by 84% to EGP2.32 billion compared to EGP1.26 billion for the same period last year.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p>  | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 84.9 | <em>-6.2% </em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 463 | <em>11.2%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 400 | <em>3.9%</em><br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,040 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 955 | <em>-1.3% </em><br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 350 | <em>4.0% </em><br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,234 | <em>1.3% </em><br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,250 | <em>1.8%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 123 | <em>-9.4% </em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,659 | <em>3.9% </em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government is going to invite private-sector players to manage the nation’s airports, Prime Minister said. </p><p>Net International Reserves reached USD35.10 billion at the end of October 2023 compared to USD34.97 billion at the end of September.</p><p>Raising fuel prices saves the state’s budget about EGP13 million per day, equivalent to EGP400 million per month.</p><p>The cost of electricity subsidies reportedly amounts to about EGP79.8 billion during the current fiscal year, driven by the delay of price hikes and the increase in the exchange rate.</p><p>Schneider Electric plans to invest an additional EUR8 million in the local market this year. Part of the investment will go into its Badr City factory, adding a new production line.</p><p>Head of the exports council for chemical industries and fertilizers stated that local fertilizer companies are now operating at full capacities after the return of natural gas supplies to their normal flow. </p><p><b>SKPC</b> halted production for two days last week due to the complete loss of gas supplies. The company is currently operating at partial capacity after gas supplies resumed at 50% of normal capacity.</p><p>Saudi Arabia and Russia are continuing with their 1 million barrel a day voluntary cap on oil supplies until the end of the year.</p><p><b>Mopco</b> approved in its latest EGM the merger of its 99.9% owned ENPC according to the book value of both companies at 31/12/2022. The post-merger authorized capital is determined at EGP50 billion, and the issued and paid up capital at EGP21 billion. </p><p><b>EFID </b>released 3Q23 financials. Attributable net profit for 3Q23 recorded EGP466 mn (+55.3% YoY, +12.6% QoQ). 9M23 attributable net profit recorded EGP1,278 mn (+89.3% YoY). <em>EFID is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 9.1x and an EV/EBITDA of </em>6.6x. </p><p>Elsewedy Industrial Development Company, a subsidiary of <b>SWDY</b>, began the first phase of establishing five factories in Tanzania.</p><p><b>AXPH </b>released 1Q23/24 financial indicators. Bottom line came in at EGP59.2 million in 1Q23/24 (+71.1% YoY, +250.2% QoQ).<em> AXPH is currently trading at FY23/24f P/E of 6.5x and EV/EBITDA of 3.1x.</em></p><p>Prime Investments plans to launch three investment funds next year, the first in the tourism sector, the second for gold, and the last for venture capital. It expects to obtain the licenses of the three funds in 1Q24, noting that Prime Investments&apos; share in the three funds is 10%.</p><p>Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait - Egypt&apos;s net profit during the 9M23 increased by 84% to EGP2.32 billion compared to EGP1.26 billion for the same period last year.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p>  | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 84.9 | <em>-6.2% </em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 463 | <em>11.2%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 400 | <em>3.9%</em><br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,040 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 955 | <em>-1.3% </em><br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 350 | <em>4.0% </em><br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,234 | <em>1.3% </em><br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,250 | <em>1.8%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 123 | <em>-9.4% </em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,659 | <em>3.9% </em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Ministry of Petroleum announced on Friday that it is raising fuel prices for various octanes. The price of diesel remains steady at EGP8.25.  Aligned with expectations, the MPC of the CBE decided at its meeting on Thursday to maintain the key interest rates at their current levels. Egypt's PMI shrank to 47.9 in October from 48.7 in September, as inflation, supply chain problems, and a lack of access to foreign currency continued to bite into business activity.  Fitch Ratings has...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Ministry of Petroleum announced on Friday that it is raising fuel prices for various octanes. The price of diesel remains steady at EGP8.25. </p><p>Aligned with expectations, the MPC of the CBE decided at its meeting on Thursday to maintain the key interest rates at their current levels.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s PMI shrank to 47.9 in October from 48.7 in September, as inflation, supply chain problems, and a lack of access to foreign currency continued to bite into business activity. </p><p>Fitch Ratings has downgraded Egypt&apos;s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to &apos;B-&apos; from &apos;B&apos;. The outlook is Stable. </p><p>Fitch Credit Rating said that the government is in advanced stages of obtaining financing worth USD1.5 billion, supported by guarantees from international institutions, in addition to USD4 billion from other partners, including the IMF.  </p><p>The Cabinet approved in principle fresh cutbacks to government spending through the end of the current fiscal year due to the ongoing FX crunch.  </p><p>Economic growth almost halved to 3.8% in FY2022-23 from 6.6% the year prior, according to figures announced by Planning Minister. Growth is expected to rise to 4.2% in the current fiscal year ending June 2024. </p><p>Egypt raised JPY75 billion (c. USD500 million) in a JPY-denominated bond sale in Japan in the country’s second samurai bond sale, the Finance Ministry said. The five-year bonds were priced at a 1.5% annual rate. </p><p>Abu Dhabi Holding Company signed the final contracts with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt to purchase shares in three government companies in the pre-IPO Fund portfolio, namely Ethydco, National Drilling, and Elab, at a value of USD800 million. </p><p>Sovereign Fund of Egypt&apos;s CEO said that three international offers had been received to buy Wataniya and the winning bid is scheduled to be announced before the end of 2023. </p><p>Japanese companies have expressed their desire to pump new investments into six different economic sectors in the Egyptian market.</p><p>The National Tunnels Authority (NTA) is looking to secure a EGP17 billion loan from a consortium of local banks to fund the construction of the Cairo Metro Line 4.  </p><p>Israeli natural gas exports to Egypt have resumed after a disruption last weekend but in small volumes. <em>It is noteworthy that this decision shall have a positive impact on local fertilizers producers (</em><b><em>MFPC</em></b><em>, </em><b><em>ABUK</em></b><em>, </em><b><em>EGCH</em></b><em>, and AlexFert).</em> </p><p>Eni&apos;s natural gas production in Egypt declined by 9% YoY (-1.6% QoQ) to reach 1.291 billion cubic feet per day during 3Q23.<b> </b></p><p><b>COMI</b> (FV: EGP 68.54, OW) 3Q23 net profit post minority recorded EGP8.35 billion (+5% q/q, +89% y/y), bringing 9M23 profit for equity holders to EGP 22.4 bn (+84% y/y). <em>The stock is trading at P/E 2024 of 6.4x and P/B 2024 of 1.7x </em></p><p>SFE on Thursday inaugurated four schools part of the first phase of the Cosmic Village development project. <b>HRHO</b>-backed Egypt Education Platform (EEP) is managing two Mobica-constructed schools. </p><p><b>JUFO</b> reported positive 3Q23 financials showing an attributable net profit of EGP323 mn (+108% YoY, +48.3% QoQ). 9M23 net profit recorded EGP879 million (+85.5% YoY). <em>JUFO is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 9.7x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.5x.</em> </p><p><b>ALCN</b> released 1Q23/24 financial indicators showing an increase of 46.4% YoY yet a decline of 18.0% QoQ in net profit to record EGP980 million in 1Q23/24. <em>ALCN is currently trading at FY23/24f P/E of 9.0x and EV/EBITDA of 9.2x.</em> </p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP20.38, OW) signed a EGP6.0 billion syndicated loan. The loan’s tenor is over ten years. The loan will be used to refinance the EGP1.5 billion bridge facility obtained last year for O West and partially finance the development of O West. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Ministry of Petroleum announced on Friday that it is raising fuel prices for various octanes. The price of diesel remains steady at EGP8.25. </p><p>Aligned with expectations, the MPC of the CBE decided at its meeting on Thursday to maintain the key interest rates at their current levels.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s PMI shrank to 47.9 in October from 48.7 in September, as inflation, supply chain problems, and a lack of access to foreign currency continued to bite into business activity. </p><p>Fitch Ratings has downgraded Egypt&apos;s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to &apos;B-&apos; from &apos;B&apos;. The outlook is Stable. </p><p>Fitch Credit Rating said that the government is in advanced stages of obtaining financing worth USD1.5 billion, supported by guarantees from international institutions, in addition to USD4 billion from other partners, including the IMF.  </p><p>The Cabinet approved in principle fresh cutbacks to government spending through the end of the current fiscal year due to the ongoing FX crunch.  </p><p>Economic growth almost halved to 3.8% in FY2022-23 from 6.6% the year prior, according to figures announced by Planning Minister. Growth is expected to rise to 4.2% in the current fiscal year ending June 2024. </p><p>Egypt raised JPY75 billion (c. USD500 million) in a JPY-denominated bond sale in Japan in the country’s second samurai bond sale, the Finance Ministry said. The five-year bonds were priced at a 1.5% annual rate. </p><p>Abu Dhabi Holding Company signed the final contracts with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt to purchase shares in three government companies in the pre-IPO Fund portfolio, namely Ethydco, National Drilling, and Elab, at a value of USD800 million. </p><p>Sovereign Fund of Egypt&apos;s CEO said that three international offers had been received to buy Wataniya and the winning bid is scheduled to be announced before the end of 2023. </p><p>Japanese companies have expressed their desire to pump new investments into six different economic sectors in the Egyptian market.</p><p>The National Tunnels Authority (NTA) is looking to secure a EGP17 billion loan from a consortium of local banks to fund the construction of the Cairo Metro Line 4.  </p><p>Israeli natural gas exports to Egypt have resumed after a disruption last weekend but in small volumes. <em>It is noteworthy that this decision shall have a positive impact on local fertilizers producers (</em><b><em>MFPC</em></b><em>, </em><b><em>ABUK</em></b><em>, </em><b><em>EGCH</em></b><em>, and AlexFert).</em> </p><p>Eni&apos;s natural gas production in Egypt declined by 9% YoY (-1.6% QoQ) to reach 1.291 billion cubic feet per day during 3Q23.<b> </b></p><p><b>COMI</b> (FV: EGP 68.54, OW) 3Q23 net profit post minority recorded EGP8.35 billion (+5% q/q, +89% y/y), bringing 9M23 profit for equity holders to EGP 22.4 bn (+84% y/y). <em>The stock is trading at P/E 2024 of 6.4x and P/B 2024 of 1.7x </em></p><p>SFE on Thursday inaugurated four schools part of the first phase of the Cosmic Village development project. <b>HRHO</b>-backed Egypt Education Platform (EEP) is managing two Mobica-constructed schools. </p><p><b>JUFO</b> reported positive 3Q23 financials showing an attributable net profit of EGP323 mn (+108% YoY, +48.3% QoQ). 9M23 net profit recorded EGP879 million (+85.5% YoY). <em>JUFO is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 9.7x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.5x.</em> </p><p><b>ALCN</b> released 1Q23/24 financial indicators showing an increase of 46.4% YoY yet a decline of 18.0% QoQ in net profit to record EGP980 million in 1Q23/24. <em>ALCN is currently trading at FY23/24f P/E of 9.0x and EV/EBITDA of 9.2x.</em> </p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP20.38, OW) signed a EGP6.0 billion syndicated loan. The loan’s tenor is over ten years. The loan will be used to refinance the EGP1.5 billion bridge facility obtained last year for O West and partially finance the development of O West. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve held benchmark interest rates steady in a target range between 5.25%-5.5% amid a backdrop of a growing economy and labor market and inflation that is still well above the central bank’s target.   The CBE's MPC is scheduled to meet today to decide on interest rates. We expect the CBE to prefer to keep rates unchanged, until further notice, linking interest rate movement to any probable currency movement. The AfricanDevelopment Bank (AfDB) plans to lend out some USD349 ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Reserve held benchmark interest rates steady in a target range between 5.25%-5.5% amid a backdrop of a growing economy and labor market and inflation that is still well above the central bank’s target.</p><p><br/> The CBE&apos;s MPC is scheduled to meet today to decide on interest rates. We expect the CBE to prefer to keep rates unchanged, until further notice, linking interest rate movement to any probable currency movement.</p><p>The AfricanDevelopment Bank (AfDB) plans to lend out some USD349 mn to fund public and private projects in Egypt before the end of the year.</p><p> </p><p>German oil giant Wintershall Dea has started gas production at its East Damanhour onshore concession. </p><p> </p><p>The number of inbound tourists during the 9M2023 recorded a growth of 20%, reaching 11 million tourists.</p><p> </p><p><b>ABUK</b> and <b>MFPC</b> issued official releases regarding the natural gas reduction decision. <b>ABUK</b> clarified that it received 11% cut in the natural gas feedstock supply since two days, but the company’s production wasn’t affected and they attained October’s targets. <b>MFPC</b> stated that its production wasn’t impacted by the natural gas reduction on the back of existing ammonia inventories.</p><p> </p><p>The Export council for chemical industries and fertilizers stated that the sector’s exports amounted to USD5.3 billion through 9M23, which represents 19% of the total egyptian exports at this period. The council added that the fertilizers’ exports recorded USD1.7 billion, the highest proportion among the chemicals exports. </p><p> </p><p>Eni anticipates exporting Egyptian liquified natural gas this month, as seasonal demands wanes. </p><p> </p><p>The Oil Ministry inked a two-year joint work program with the International Energy Agency’s (IEA), under which the two sides will work closely to tackle methane emissions, renewable energy deployment, and hydrogen production.</p><p><b>ADCI </b>released 1Q23/24 financial indicators. Bottom-line came in at EGP27.4 million in 1Q23/24 (-1.0% YoY, +168.4% QoQ). Revenues recorded EGP191.2 million in 1Q23/24 (+24.3% YoY, +28.7% QoQ). <em>ADCI is currently trading at FY23/24f P/E of 4.7 and EV/EBITDA of 3.0. </em></p><p><b>AMER</b> reported positive 3Q23 results, with revenue up 49.4% y/y and 3.9% q/q to EGP271.6 million, bringing 9M23 revenue up 15.7% y/y to EGP923.5 million. Net profit in 3Q23 reached EGP18.9 million, compared to 3Q22 net loss of EGP5.5 million and 2Q23 net loss of EGP9.8 million, bringing 9M23 net profit up 440.6% y/y to EGP37.0 million.</p><p> </p><p>Vehicle sales rose again in September to reach their highest level in a year. Distributors sold almost 9.9k vehicles in September, up almost 23% from August, and the highest monthly figure since September 2022.</p><p> </p><p>Tasaheel Finance, MNT-HALAN&apos;s subsidiary closed an EGP3 bn securitized bond issuance. </p><p> </p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s backed Egypt Education Platform (EEP) is studying the possibility of launching in Saudi Arabia within the next 12-18 months.</p><p> </p><p>Moreover, <b>HRHO</b>’s energy investment platform Vortex Energy has so far invested EUR300 mn in the Spanish renewables developer (Ignis Energia).</p><p> </p><p><b>aiBank</b> was named as the fastest growing bank in the Arab region by the World Union of Arab bankers. The bank’s net income jumped 56% y/y to EGP450 mn in 1H2023 on the back of its expanded loan portfolio, new e-payment and depository products, and the growth of its branch network.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Reserve held benchmark interest rates steady in a target range between 5.25%-5.5% amid a backdrop of a growing economy and labor market and inflation that is still well above the central bank’s target.</p><p><br/> The CBE&apos;s MPC is scheduled to meet today to decide on interest rates. We expect the CBE to prefer to keep rates unchanged, until further notice, linking interest rate movement to any probable currency movement.</p><p>The AfricanDevelopment Bank (AfDB) plans to lend out some USD349 mn to fund public and private projects in Egypt before the end of the year.</p><p> </p><p>German oil giant Wintershall Dea has started gas production at its East Damanhour onshore concession. </p><p> </p><p>The number of inbound tourists during the 9M2023 recorded a growth of 20%, reaching 11 million tourists.</p><p> </p><p><b>ABUK</b> and <b>MFPC</b> issued official releases regarding the natural gas reduction decision. <b>ABUK</b> clarified that it received 11% cut in the natural gas feedstock supply since two days, but the company’s production wasn’t affected and they attained October’s targets. <b>MFPC</b> stated that its production wasn’t impacted by the natural gas reduction on the back of existing ammonia inventories.</p><p> </p><p>The Export council for chemical industries and fertilizers stated that the sector’s exports amounted to USD5.3 billion through 9M23, which represents 19% of the total egyptian exports at this period. The council added that the fertilizers’ exports recorded USD1.7 billion, the highest proportion among the chemicals exports. </p><p> </p><p>Eni anticipates exporting Egyptian liquified natural gas this month, as seasonal demands wanes. </p><p> </p><p>The Oil Ministry inked a two-year joint work program with the International Energy Agency’s (IEA), under which the two sides will work closely to tackle methane emissions, renewable energy deployment, and hydrogen production.</p><p><b>ADCI </b>released 1Q23/24 financial indicators. Bottom-line came in at EGP27.4 million in 1Q23/24 (-1.0% YoY, +168.4% QoQ). Revenues recorded EGP191.2 million in 1Q23/24 (+24.3% YoY, +28.7% QoQ). <em>ADCI is currently trading at FY23/24f P/E of 4.7 and EV/EBITDA of 3.0. </em></p><p><b>AMER</b> reported positive 3Q23 results, with revenue up 49.4% y/y and 3.9% q/q to EGP271.6 million, bringing 9M23 revenue up 15.7% y/y to EGP923.5 million. Net profit in 3Q23 reached EGP18.9 million, compared to 3Q22 net loss of EGP5.5 million and 2Q23 net loss of EGP9.8 million, bringing 9M23 net profit up 440.6% y/y to EGP37.0 million.</p><p> </p><p>Vehicle sales rose again in September to reach their highest level in a year. Distributors sold almost 9.9k vehicles in September, up almost 23% from August, and the highest monthly figure since September 2022.</p><p> </p><p>Tasaheel Finance, MNT-HALAN&apos;s subsidiary closed an EGP3 bn securitized bond issuance. </p><p> </p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s backed Egypt Education Platform (EEP) is studying the possibility of launching in Saudi Arabia within the next 12-18 months.</p><p> </p><p>Moreover, <b>HRHO</b>’s energy investment platform Vortex Energy has so far invested EUR300 mn in the Spanish renewables developer (Ignis Energia).</p><p> </p><p><b>aiBank</b> was named as the fastest growing bank in the Arab region by the World Union of Arab bankers. The bank’s net income jumped 56% y/y to EGP450 mn in 1H2023 on the back of its expanded loan portfolio, new e-payment and depository products, and the growth of its branch network.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund ADQ has inked contracts with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) to finalize its acquisition of minority stakes in three state-owned oil and petrochemical companies. The fund will pay USD 800 mn for the stakes. The government will start receiving final offers to purchase Wataneya petroleum products sales and distribution stations affiliated with the NSPO next week.  Net foreign assets in the banking sector (banks + CBE) went down in September to negative U...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund ADQ has inked contracts with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) to finalize its acquisition of minority stakes in three state-owned oil and petrochemical companies. The fund will pay USD 800 mn for the stakes.</p><p>The government will start receiving final offers to purchase Wataneya petroleum products sales and distribution stations affiliated with the NSPO next week. </p><p>Net foreign assets in the banking sector (banks + CBE) went down in September to negative USD26.8 bn from negative USD25.9 bn the month prior.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s trade deficit declined in August by 22.3% YoY. This came mainly as a result of a 14% decline in the value of imports in August. </p><p>State-owned China Development Bank (CDB) announced that it gave the Central Bank of Egypt CNY7 bn (c. USD957 mn) on 30 Octoberr.</p><p>Wintershall Dea has announced first gas from the ED2-X well in the East Damanhur block onshore Egypt. Currently, production from the well stands at ten million standard cubic feet per day.</p><p>Egypt cuts gas to urea factories due to the shutdown of Israel’s Tamar gas field, which was supplying around a third of Egypt’s natural gas imports. We contacted Urea producers:</p><ul><li><b>Kima</b> has been at a complete halt of production since yesterday due to a lack of natural gas and is expected to remain at a halt for another week.Kima has stated in an official release that the natural gas supply cut will have a minimal impact on the company, thanks to the existing inventories.</li><li><b>ABUK</b> and <b>MFPC</b> stated that they didn’t receive any official decision regarding the feedstock reduction, however, both companies are undergoing scheduled maintenance in 4Q23, at least making use of the stop to finish the maintenance. </li></ul><p><b>AMOC</b> released 1Q23/24 unaudited financial indicators posting an 18% YoY growth (+9% QoQ) in consolidated revenue. This was due to a 41% YoY increase (+10% QoQ) in EGP translated oil prices. Net profit grew by 6% YoY to EGP423 million in 1Q23/24, and compared to a net loss of EGP61 million in 4Q22/23. AMOC is currently trading at a 2023/2024e P/E of 7.9x.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> (FV:EGP60.60, EW) issued its preliminary results for 1Q23/24.</p><ul><li>Net profit after taxes grew 20% QoQ but down 27% YoY. Net profit came lower than our estimates by 15%.</li><li>Revenues came up 2% QoQ but down 10% YoY, almost in line our estimates.</li><li>We have a neutral outlook for 2Q23/24 given that the company will have a scheduled maintenance the next quarter which will have a negative impact on the sales volumes.</li><li>ABUK is currently trading at FY23/24 multiples of P/E of 7.1x.</li></ul><p>In regard of the current natural gas shortage, and recalling similar previous events, we believe full-value chain steel producers, including ESRS, to operate normally, yet with changing their charge-mix towards using more scrap. Incase gas shortage persists,  this could partially pressure producers operating margins in the medium-term due to scrap&apos;s relatively higher production cost, assuming stable ex-factory prices. However, production should be stable in the short-term given the current DRI stock.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) signed the final contract to sell its 7.1 million sqm Heliopark land plot to the National Organization for Social Insurance for EGP15.0 billion to be paid as a lumpsum. </p><p><b>CIRA</b> Education has closed its second future flow issuance worth EGP700 mn. </p><p><b>MHOT</b> reported 1Q23/24 revenue of EGP300.4 million, up 87.9% y/y, and net profit of EGP190.0 million, up 49.9% y/y.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund ADQ has inked contracts with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) to finalize its acquisition of minority stakes in three state-owned oil and petrochemical companies. The fund will pay USD 800 mn for the stakes.</p><p>The government will start receiving final offers to purchase Wataneya petroleum products sales and distribution stations affiliated with the NSPO next week. </p><p>Net foreign assets in the banking sector (banks + CBE) went down in September to negative USD26.8 bn from negative USD25.9 bn the month prior.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s trade deficit declined in August by 22.3% YoY. This came mainly as a result of a 14% decline in the value of imports in August. </p><p>State-owned China Development Bank (CDB) announced that it gave the Central Bank of Egypt CNY7 bn (c. USD957 mn) on 30 Octoberr.</p><p>Wintershall Dea has announced first gas from the ED2-X well in the East Damanhur block onshore Egypt. Currently, production from the well stands at ten million standard cubic feet per day.</p><p>Egypt cuts gas to urea factories due to the shutdown of Israel’s Tamar gas field, which was supplying around a third of Egypt’s natural gas imports. We contacted Urea producers:</p><ul><li><b>Kima</b> has been at a complete halt of production since yesterday due to a lack of natural gas and is expected to remain at a halt for another week.Kima has stated in an official release that the natural gas supply cut will have a minimal impact on the company, thanks to the existing inventories.</li><li><b>ABUK</b> and <b>MFPC</b> stated that they didn’t receive any official decision regarding the feedstock reduction, however, both companies are undergoing scheduled maintenance in 4Q23, at least making use of the stop to finish the maintenance. </li></ul><p><b>AMOC</b> released 1Q23/24 unaudited financial indicators posting an 18% YoY growth (+9% QoQ) in consolidated revenue. This was due to a 41% YoY increase (+10% QoQ) in EGP translated oil prices. Net profit grew by 6% YoY to EGP423 million in 1Q23/24, and compared to a net loss of EGP61 million in 4Q22/23. AMOC is currently trading at a 2023/2024e P/E of 7.9x.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> (FV:EGP60.60, EW) issued its preliminary results for 1Q23/24.</p><ul><li>Net profit after taxes grew 20% QoQ but down 27% YoY. Net profit came lower than our estimates by 15%.</li><li>Revenues came up 2% QoQ but down 10% YoY, almost in line our estimates.</li><li>We have a neutral outlook for 2Q23/24 given that the company will have a scheduled maintenance the next quarter which will have a negative impact on the sales volumes.</li><li>ABUK is currently trading at FY23/24 multiples of P/E of 7.1x.</li></ul><p>In regard of the current natural gas shortage, and recalling similar previous events, we believe full-value chain steel producers, including ESRS, to operate normally, yet with changing their charge-mix towards using more scrap. Incase gas shortage persists,  this could partially pressure producers operating margins in the medium-term due to scrap&apos;s relatively higher production cost, assuming stable ex-factory prices. However, production should be stable in the short-term given the current DRI stock.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) signed the final contract to sell its 7.1 million sqm Heliopark land plot to the National Organization for Social Insurance for EGP15.0 billion to be paid as a lumpsum. </p><p><b>CIRA</b> Education has closed its second future flow issuance worth EGP700 mn. </p><p><b>MHOT</b> reported 1Q23/24 revenue of EGP300.4 million, up 87.9% y/y, and net profit of EGP190.0 million, up 49.9% y/y.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sources told local press that Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company, the sovereign arm of the UAE, signed the final contracts with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt to purchase stakes in 3 government companies in the pre-IPO fund portfolio, which are “Ethydco” and “National Drilling.”, and “Elab”. The sources added that the value of the deal, amounting to USD800 million, will be transferred immediately.  Minister of Planning said that unemployment rate is expected to increase to 7.6% in FY2023/24...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Sources told local press that Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company, the sovereign arm of the UAE, signed the final contracts with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt to purchase stakes in 3 government companies in the pre-IPO fund portfolio, which are “Ethydco” and “National Drilling.”, and “Elab”. The sources added that the value of the deal, amounting to USD800 million, will be transferred immediately.<br/><br/>Minister of Planning said that unemployment rate is expected to increase to 7.6% in FY2023/24, up from 7.2% recorded in December 2022.<br/><br/>Tourist arrivals in October are likely to close 10% above the same period last year, an official said.<br/><br/>MPs approved the Finance Ministry’s plans to take out a seven-year, USD 500 mn loan from Deutsche Bank and the Arab Banking Corporation (Bank ABC) to support education and healthcare spending. <br/><br/>European gas prices have risen some 40% since the war on Gaza broke out on 7 October, rallying almost 7% in early trading, before cooling off, in response to the news of Israel halting all gas exports to Egypt, pushing the country’s gas imports to zero from a previous 800 mn cubic feet of gas per day.<br/><br/>The Oil Ministry plans to launch an international bid round for the exploration of gold and minerals in 13 concessions in Shalateen and Aswan. Ten companies — three local and seven international firms — have so far submitted bids. The tender is expected to launch at the beginning of 2024.<br/><br/>Egypt could be getting more Ukrainian grain or fertilizers as part of a wider support package from the EU to help Egypt mitigate a potential uptick in migration to Europe resulting from the ongoing war on Gaza.<br/><br/><br/>SKPC released 3Q23 unaudited financial indicators posting:<br/>• 65% YoY increase in revenues and +7% QoQ. Annual increase came due to a 61% YoY increase in USD to EGP exchange rate, and despite a 12% YoY decline in global polyethylene prices. QoQ increase in revenues came despite a stable exchange rate and a 1% decline in global prices.<br/>•Net profit recorded EGP605 million in 3Q23, increasing by 119% YoY (-12% QoQ), which brought 9M23 net profit up by 144% YoY to EGP1.8 billion. <br/>•SKPC is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 9.8x. <br/>•During its BoD meeting, SKPC approved Alpha Oryx bid for 30% of Ethydco stake.<br/> <br/><br/>The World Bank sees oil prices soaring as high as USD140-157 a barrel if the war escalates to cause large disruptions, which would shrink global oil supply by 6-8 mn bbl/day. The Bank sees prices jumping to USD109-121 a barrel in the case of a medium disruption and to USD93-102 a barrel in the case of small disruptions.<br/><br/><br/>The Parliament authorized the Oil Ministry to contract ExxonMobil, Cheiron’s Pico Petroleum and the Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (Kufpec) to explore for oil and gas in the Mediterranean and Gulf of Suez. <br/><br/><br/>According to local media, SUGR achieved 9M23 net profit of EGP1.4 bn, a 91% rise YoY. The rise came backed by a rise in revenues to reach EGP5.56 bn a YoY, an incline of 77.6%, with the support of higher selling prices and favorable market conditions. SUGR is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 8.6x.<br/><br/>The second iteration of the government’s car import scheme has opened for 3 months, allowing expats to import new cars tax- and customs-free provided they pay the fees in FX. <br/><br/>BTFH&apos;s consumer finance arm, Seven, is set to enter the Jordanian market before the end of the year.<br/><br/><br/>Damietta Port Authority, affiliated with the Ministry of Transport, will sign an initial agreement early next November with the global shipping line MSC to implement the superstructure, manage, operate and maintain a multi-purpose terminal (Tahya Misr 2) in Damietta Port for 15 years, which could be renewable for the same period.<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sources told local press that Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company, the sovereign arm of the UAE, signed the final contracts with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt to purchase stakes in 3 government companies in the pre-IPO fund portfolio, which are “Ethydco” and “National Drilling.”, and “Elab”. The sources added that the value of the deal, amounting to USD800 million, will be transferred immediately.<br/><br/>Minister of Planning said that unemployment rate is expected to increase to 7.6% in FY2023/24, up from 7.2% recorded in December 2022.<br/><br/>Tourist arrivals in October are likely to close 10% above the same period last year, an official said.<br/><br/>MPs approved the Finance Ministry’s plans to take out a seven-year, USD 500 mn loan from Deutsche Bank and the Arab Banking Corporation (Bank ABC) to support education and healthcare spending. <br/><br/>European gas prices have risen some 40% since the war on Gaza broke out on 7 October, rallying almost 7% in early trading, before cooling off, in response to the news of Israel halting all gas exports to Egypt, pushing the country’s gas imports to zero from a previous 800 mn cubic feet of gas per day.<br/><br/>The Oil Ministry plans to launch an international bid round for the exploration of gold and minerals in 13 concessions in Shalateen and Aswan. Ten companies — three local and seven international firms — have so far submitted bids. The tender is expected to launch at the beginning of 2024.<br/><br/>Egypt could be getting more Ukrainian grain or fertilizers as part of a wider support package from the EU to help Egypt mitigate a potential uptick in migration to Europe resulting from the ongoing war on Gaza.<br/><br/><br/>SKPC released 3Q23 unaudited financial indicators posting:<br/>• 65% YoY increase in revenues and +7% QoQ. Annual increase came due to a 61% YoY increase in USD to EGP exchange rate, and despite a 12% YoY decline in global polyethylene prices. QoQ increase in revenues came despite a stable exchange rate and a 1% decline in global prices.<br/>•Net profit recorded EGP605 million in 3Q23, increasing by 119% YoY (-12% QoQ), which brought 9M23 net profit up by 144% YoY to EGP1.8 billion. <br/>•SKPC is currently trading at 2024f P/E of 9.8x. <br/>•During its BoD meeting, SKPC approved Alpha Oryx bid for 30% of Ethydco stake.<br/> <br/><br/>The World Bank sees oil prices soaring as high as USD140-157 a barrel if the war escalates to cause large disruptions, which would shrink global oil supply by 6-8 mn bbl/day. The Bank sees prices jumping to USD109-121 a barrel in the case of a medium disruption and to USD93-102 a barrel in the case of small disruptions.<br/><br/><br/>The Parliament authorized the Oil Ministry to contract ExxonMobil, Cheiron’s Pico Petroleum and the Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (Kufpec) to explore for oil and gas in the Mediterranean and Gulf of Suez. <br/><br/><br/>According to local media, SUGR achieved 9M23 net profit of EGP1.4 bn, a 91% rise YoY. The rise came backed by a rise in revenues to reach EGP5.56 bn a YoY, an incline of 77.6%, with the support of higher selling prices and favorable market conditions. SUGR is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 8.6x.<br/><br/>The second iteration of the government’s car import scheme has opened for 3 months, allowing expats to import new cars tax- and customs-free provided they pay the fees in FX. <br/><br/>BTFH&apos;s consumer finance arm, Seven, is set to enter the Jordanian market before the end of the year.<br/><br/><br/>Damietta Port Authority, affiliated with the Ministry of Transport, will sign an initial agreement early next November with the global shipping line MSC to implement the superstructure, manage, operate and maintain a multi-purpose terminal (Tahya Misr 2) in Damietta Port for 15 years, which could be renewable for the same period.<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE's MPC is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 2nd November, to decide on interest rates. We expect the CBE to prefer to keep rates unchanged, until further notice, linking interest rate movement to any probable currency movement. The Cabinet said that the country’s gas imports have fallen to zero from a previous 800 million cubic feet of gas per day, naming it as one of the main reasons for the worsening blackouts. GAFI handed out four golden licenses yesterday to Samsung (which will invest...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE&apos;s MPC is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 2nd November, to decide on interest rates. We expect the CBE to prefer to keep rates unchanged, until further notice, linking interest rate movement to any probable currency movement.</p><p>The Cabinet said that the country’s gas imports have fallen to zero from a previous 800 million cubic feet of gas per day, naming it as one of the main reasons for the worsening blackouts.</p><p>GAFI handed out four golden licenses yesterday to Samsung (which will invest USD55 million in its new mobile phone assembly facility), Fayoum Storage and Warehouses Company, and EgyptSat Auto.</p><p>Schneider Electric plans to inject EUR30 million into its Badr City factory until 2025.</p><p>Government sources said that customs proceeds increased by about 57% YoY during 1Q FY23/24, recording about EGP15.3 billion.</p><p>The parliament yesterday passed a government-drafted amendment to the VAT Act imposing an EGP0.50 VAT on all tobacco products. They also raised the price ceiling for all cigarettes packs, giving room for <b>EAST</b> to increase their selling prices, which is expected to happen soon. The amendment also gives room for selling prices to be raised by up to 12% annually for the next 5 years.</p><p><b>OCDI</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP37.56, OW) 9M23 sales increased by 67.8% y/y to EGP19.8 billion. Revenues recorded EGP5.0 billion in 9M23, up 6.8% y/y despite deliveries decreasing 11.9% y/y to 743 units. Net profit in 9M23 increased by 26.3% y/y to EGP547.6 million. We raised our FV from EGP23.30/share to EGP37.56/share.</p><p><b>EKHO</b> announced increasing its stake in AlexFert to 75.13% from 69.48% previously, through increasing its stake in Bawabet Al Kuwait Holding Company to 94.34% from 84.89% previously, for USD47.5 million.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> (FV: EGP55.59, EW) issued standalone results for 9M23. Net profit came in at EGP234 million, compared to EGP293 million in 9M22, down 20% YoY. Top line registered EGP1.520 billion compared to EGP1.238 billion in 9M22, up by 23% YoY. <em>EFIC is trading at FY24 multiples (based on consolidated estimates) of P/E of 5.7x and EV/EBITDA of 4.8x. </em></p><p>Ministry of Trade and Industry approved a 10% increase in cement quota for local producers during November to fulfill increasing demand, according to local media.</p><p>The Kuwaiti sovereign wealth fund intends to acquire a share of <b>ISPH</b> through its investment arm in Egypt, Ekuity Holding, according to local media.</p><p>Travco has seen cancellations for reservations through the end of the year reach 50% due to the war in Gaza.</p><p>Accor plans to open seven new hotels in Egypt by 2027, adding 1.4k rooms to its portfolio.               </p><p>The Middle East Logistics and Consulting Group, the agent of the German company Eurogate, is scheduled to inject USD500 million in investments into the Tahya Misr 1 container terminal project in Damietta Port after taking over its operation, according to local press.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b> </p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 90.5 | <em>-1.8%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 417 | <em>-8.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 385 | -4.1%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,040 | -1.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 955 | -1.3%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 337 | -1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,206 | 2.3%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,210 | <em>10.2%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 135 | <em>-2.0%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,659 | <em>3.9%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE&apos;s MPC is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 2nd November, to decide on interest rates. We expect the CBE to prefer to keep rates unchanged, until further notice, linking interest rate movement to any probable currency movement.</p><p>The Cabinet said that the country’s gas imports have fallen to zero from a previous 800 million cubic feet of gas per day, naming it as one of the main reasons for the worsening blackouts.</p><p>GAFI handed out four golden licenses yesterday to Samsung (which will invest USD55 million in its new mobile phone assembly facility), Fayoum Storage and Warehouses Company, and EgyptSat Auto.</p><p>Schneider Electric plans to inject EUR30 million into its Badr City factory until 2025.</p><p>Government sources said that customs proceeds increased by about 57% YoY during 1Q FY23/24, recording about EGP15.3 billion.</p><p>The parliament yesterday passed a government-drafted amendment to the VAT Act imposing an EGP0.50 VAT on all tobacco products. They also raised the price ceiling for all cigarettes packs, giving room for <b>EAST</b> to increase their selling prices, which is expected to happen soon. The amendment also gives room for selling prices to be raised by up to 12% annually for the next 5 years.</p><p><b>OCDI</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP37.56, OW) 9M23 sales increased by 67.8% y/y to EGP19.8 billion. Revenues recorded EGP5.0 billion in 9M23, up 6.8% y/y despite deliveries decreasing 11.9% y/y to 743 units. Net profit in 9M23 increased by 26.3% y/y to EGP547.6 million. We raised our FV from EGP23.30/share to EGP37.56/share.</p><p><b>EKHO</b> announced increasing its stake in AlexFert to 75.13% from 69.48% previously, through increasing its stake in Bawabet Al Kuwait Holding Company to 94.34% from 84.89% previously, for USD47.5 million.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> (FV: EGP55.59, EW) issued standalone results for 9M23. Net profit came in at EGP234 million, compared to EGP293 million in 9M22, down 20% YoY. Top line registered EGP1.520 billion compared to EGP1.238 billion in 9M22, up by 23% YoY. <em>EFIC is trading at FY24 multiples (based on consolidated estimates) of P/E of 5.7x and EV/EBITDA of 4.8x. </em></p><p>Ministry of Trade and Industry approved a 10% increase in cement quota for local producers during November to fulfill increasing demand, according to local media.</p><p>The Kuwaiti sovereign wealth fund intends to acquire a share of <b>ISPH</b> through its investment arm in Egypt, Ekuity Holding, according to local media.</p><p>Travco has seen cancellations for reservations through the end of the year reach 50% due to the war in Gaza.</p><p>Accor plans to open seven new hotels in Egypt by 2027, adding 1.4k rooms to its portfolio.               </p><p>The Middle East Logistics and Consulting Group, the agent of the German company Eurogate, is scheduled to inject USD500 million in investments into the Tahya Misr 1 container terminal project in Damietta Port after taking over its operation, according to local press.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b> </p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 90.5 | <em>-1.8%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 417 | <em>-8.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 385 | -4.1%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,040 | -1.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 955 | -1.3%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 337 | -1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,206 | 2.3%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,210 | <em>10.2%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 135 | <em>-2.0%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,659 | <em>3.9%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE's MPC is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 2nd November, to decide on interest rates. We expect the CBE to prefer to keep rates unchanged, until further notice, linking interest rate movement to any probable currency movement. The Cabinet said that the country’s gas imports have fallen to zero from a previous 800 million cubic feet of gas per day, naming it as one of the main reasons for the worsening blackouts. GAFI handed out four golden licenses yesterday to Samsung (which will invest...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE&apos;s MPC is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 2nd November, to decide on interest rates. We expect the CBE to prefer to keep rates unchanged, until further notice, linking interest rate movement to any probable currency movement.</p><p>The Cabinet said that the country’s gas imports have fallen to zero from a previous 800 million cubic feet of gas per day, naming it as one of the main reasons for the worsening blackouts.</p><p>GAFI handed out four golden licenses yesterday to Samsung (which will invest USD55 million in its new mobile phone assembly facility), Fayoum Storage and Warehouses Company, and EgyptSat Auto.</p><p>Schneider Electric plans to inject EUR30 million into its Badr City factory until 2025.</p><p>Government sources said that customs proceeds increased by about 57% YoY during 1Q FY23/24, recording about EGP15.3 billion.</p><p>The parliament yesterday passed a government-drafted amendment to the VAT Act imposing an EGP0.50 VAT on all tobacco products. They also raised the price ceiling for all cigarettes packs, giving room for <b>EAST </b>to increase their selling prices, which is expected to happen soon. The amendment also gives room for selling prices to be raised by up to 12% annually for the next 5 years.</p><p><b>OCDI</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP37.56, OW) 9M23 sales increased by 67.8% y/y to EGP19.8 billion. Revenues recorded EGP5.0 billion in 9M23, up 6.8% y/y despite deliveries decreasing 11.9% y/y to 743 units. Net profit in 9M23 increased by 26.3% y/y to EGP547.6 million. We raised our FV from EGP23.30/share to EGP37.56/share.<b> </b></p><p><b>EKHO</b> announced increasing its stake in AlexFert to 75.13% from 69.48% previously, through increasing its stake in Bawabet Al Kuwait Holding Company to 94.34% from 84.89% previously, for USD47.5 million.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> (FV: EGP55.59, EW) issued standalone results for 9M23. Net profit came in at EGP234 million, compared to EGP293 million in 9M22, down 20% YoY. Top line registered EGP1.520 billion compared to EGP1.238 billion in 9M22, up by 23% YoY. <em>EFIC is trading at FY24 multiples (based on consolidated estimates) of P/E of 5.7x and EV/EBITDA of 4.8x. </em></p><p>Ministry of Trade and Industry approved a 10% increase in cement quota for local producers during November to fulfill increasing demand, according to local media.</p><p>The Kuwaiti sovereign wealth fund intends to acquire a share of <b>ISPH</b> through its investment arm in Egypt, Ekuity Holding, according to local media.</p><p>Travco has seen cancellations for reservations through the end of the year reach 50% due to the war in Gaza.</p><p>Accor plans to open seven new hotels in Egypt by 2027, adding 1.4k rooms to its portfolio.               </p><p>The Middle East Logistics and Consulting Group, the agent of the German company Eurogate, is scheduled to inject USD500 million in investments into the Tahya Misr 1 container terminal project in Damietta Port after taking over its operation, according to local press.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b> </p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 90.5 | <em>-1.8%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 417 | <em>-8.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 385 | -4.1%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,040 | -1.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 955 | -1.3%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 337 | -1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,206 | 2.3%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,210 | <em>10.2%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 135 | <em>-2.0%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,659 | <em>3.9%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE&apos;s MPC is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 2nd November, to decide on interest rates. We expect the CBE to prefer to keep rates unchanged, until further notice, linking interest rate movement to any probable currency movement.</p><p>The Cabinet said that the country’s gas imports have fallen to zero from a previous 800 million cubic feet of gas per day, naming it as one of the main reasons for the worsening blackouts.</p><p>GAFI handed out four golden licenses yesterday to Samsung (which will invest USD55 million in its new mobile phone assembly facility), Fayoum Storage and Warehouses Company, and EgyptSat Auto.</p><p>Schneider Electric plans to inject EUR30 million into its Badr City factory until 2025.</p><p>Government sources said that customs proceeds increased by about 57% YoY during 1Q FY23/24, recording about EGP15.3 billion.</p><p>The parliament yesterday passed a government-drafted amendment to the VAT Act imposing an EGP0.50 VAT on all tobacco products. They also raised the price ceiling for all cigarettes packs, giving room for <b>EAST </b>to increase their selling prices, which is expected to happen soon. The amendment also gives room for selling prices to be raised by up to 12% annually for the next 5 years.</p><p><b>OCDI</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP37.56, OW) 9M23 sales increased by 67.8% y/y to EGP19.8 billion. Revenues recorded EGP5.0 billion in 9M23, up 6.8% y/y despite deliveries decreasing 11.9% y/y to 743 units. Net profit in 9M23 increased by 26.3% y/y to EGP547.6 million. We raised our FV from EGP23.30/share to EGP37.56/share.<b> </b></p><p><b>EKHO</b> announced increasing its stake in AlexFert to 75.13% from 69.48% previously, through increasing its stake in Bawabet Al Kuwait Holding Company to 94.34% from 84.89% previously, for USD47.5 million.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> (FV: EGP55.59, EW) issued standalone results for 9M23. Net profit came in at EGP234 million, compared to EGP293 million in 9M22, down 20% YoY. Top line registered EGP1.520 billion compared to EGP1.238 billion in 9M22, up by 23% YoY. <em>EFIC is trading at FY24 multiples (based on consolidated estimates) of P/E of 5.7x and EV/EBITDA of 4.8x. </em></p><p>Ministry of Trade and Industry approved a 10% increase in cement quota for local producers during November to fulfill increasing demand, according to local media.</p><p>The Kuwaiti sovereign wealth fund intends to acquire a share of <b>ISPH</b> through its investment arm in Egypt, Ekuity Holding, according to local media.</p><p>Travco has seen cancellations for reservations through the end of the year reach 50% due to the war in Gaza.</p><p>Accor plans to open seven new hotels in Egypt by 2027, adding 1.4k rooms to its portfolio.               </p><p>The Middle East Logistics and Consulting Group, the agent of the German company Eurogate, is scheduled to inject USD500 million in investments into the Tahya Misr 1 container terminal project in Damietta Port after taking over its operation, according to local press.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b> </p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 90.5 | <em>-1.8%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 417 | <em>-8.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 385 | -4.1%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,040 | -1.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 955 | -1.3%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 337 | -1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,206 | 2.3%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,210 | <em>10.2%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 135 | <em>-2.0%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,659 | <em>3.9%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE has eased its restrictions on credit card use abroad. The new rules require users to provide proof that the card was used while abroad. The CBE’s Monetary Policy Committee will meet on Thursday to review rates. The government is drafting legislation that would introduce a carbon tax.  The Planning Ministry said that private-sector firms will have to pay their employees a gross wage of at least EGP3.5k/month from January, up from EGP3k currently.  The EU may include the plan ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE has eased its restrictions on credit card use abroad. The new rules require users to provide proof that the card was used while abroad.</p><p>The CBE’s Monetary Policy Committee will meet on Thursday to review rates.</p><p>The government is drafting legislation that would introduce a carbon tax. </p><p>The Planning Ministry said that private-sector firms will have to pay their employees a gross wage of at least EGP3.5k/month from January, up from EGP3k currently. </p><p>The EU may include the plan to link the power grids of Greece and Egypt on a list of “projects of mutual interest” which would help the project secure licensing and funding.</p><p>In an initiative to stimulate local industry, the state is ready to support factory construction projects by building the core structure of factories for companies to then fit with their own production lines.</p><p>Eni expects to resume LNG exports from Egypt when seasonal demand eases even as Israel’s war in Gaza curbs our imports of Israeli gas.</p><p>China Energy will start working on feasibility studies for a 2-GW pumped hydroelectric energy storage plant under an MoU inked with the Electricity Ministry. </p><p>Citigroup thinks that Egypt’s geopolitical importance and an accelerating privatization program mean it is worth taking a punt on Egypt’s USD-denominated debt.</p><p>Egypt paid USD17.8 billion in debt installments and interest payments during the 9-month period from July 2022 to March 2023. External debt balance reached USD165.3 billion in March 2023, a 6.2% increase compared to June 2022.</p><p>Egypt’s sovereign debt insurance cost for 5-year maturity contracts declined to 17.5% on Thursday, from 18.8% last Wednesday. One-year maturity contracts insurance cost declined to 15.7% from 20.3%.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> general assembly approved an amended cash dividend distribution of EGP6.50/share instead of previously proposed EGP1.00/share for FY22/23, implying a dividend yield of 9.7% and a payout ratio of 74.7%. </p><p>We adjusted <b>MCQE</b>’s FV to EGP15.18/share from EGP20.17/share, taking into account the new number of shares of 96 million shares, instead of the previous 72 million shares, post the 1:3 free shares distribution, effective last Thursday.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> sent a release regarding the listing of CCAP’s subsidiary, National Printing. CCAP has a long-term plan to list a number of its subsidiaries. The timing of any listing is subject to getting the necessary regulatory approvals and the existence of favorable market conditions to go ahead with it. CCAP’s subsidiaries in the energy sector are always looking for suitable investments to expand their businesses, particularly in the renewable energy sectors.</p><p><b>TALM</b> released its FY22/23 financial results showing a bottom line of EGP299 million, a YoY growth of 30%.</p><p>The Bahraini group GFH is looking to acquire an Egyptian educational group as part of its interest in the educational, logistical, and healthcare sectors, according to local media.</p><p><b>ZMID</b> sold seven industrial land plots amounting to 9,982 sqm for EGP130.0 million, implying EGP13,023/sqm and EGP0.25/share.</p><p>Air Cairo is running 21 weekly flights between Moscow, Yekaterinburg, and St. Petersburg and Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE has eased its restrictions on credit card use abroad. The new rules require users to provide proof that the card was used while abroad.</p><p>The CBE’s Monetary Policy Committee will meet on Thursday to review rates.</p><p>The government is drafting legislation that would introduce a carbon tax. </p><p>The Planning Ministry said that private-sector firms will have to pay their employees a gross wage of at least EGP3.5k/month from January, up from EGP3k currently. </p><p>The EU may include the plan to link the power grids of Greece and Egypt on a list of “projects of mutual interest” which would help the project secure licensing and funding.</p><p>In an initiative to stimulate local industry, the state is ready to support factory construction projects by building the core structure of factories for companies to then fit with their own production lines.</p><p>Eni expects to resume LNG exports from Egypt when seasonal demand eases even as Israel’s war in Gaza curbs our imports of Israeli gas.</p><p>China Energy will start working on feasibility studies for a 2-GW pumped hydroelectric energy storage plant under an MoU inked with the Electricity Ministry. </p><p>Citigroup thinks that Egypt’s geopolitical importance and an accelerating privatization program mean it is worth taking a punt on Egypt’s USD-denominated debt.</p><p>Egypt paid USD17.8 billion in debt installments and interest payments during the 9-month period from July 2022 to March 2023. External debt balance reached USD165.3 billion in March 2023, a 6.2% increase compared to June 2022.</p><p>Egypt’s sovereign debt insurance cost for 5-year maturity contracts declined to 17.5% on Thursday, from 18.8% last Wednesday. One-year maturity contracts insurance cost declined to 15.7% from 20.3%.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> general assembly approved an amended cash dividend distribution of EGP6.50/share instead of previously proposed EGP1.00/share for FY22/23, implying a dividend yield of 9.7% and a payout ratio of 74.7%. </p><p>We adjusted <b>MCQE</b>’s FV to EGP15.18/share from EGP20.17/share, taking into account the new number of shares of 96 million shares, instead of the previous 72 million shares, post the 1:3 free shares distribution, effective last Thursday.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> sent a release regarding the listing of CCAP’s subsidiary, National Printing. CCAP has a long-term plan to list a number of its subsidiaries. The timing of any listing is subject to getting the necessary regulatory approvals and the existence of favorable market conditions to go ahead with it. CCAP’s subsidiaries in the energy sector are always looking for suitable investments to expand their businesses, particularly in the renewable energy sectors.</p><p><b>TALM</b> released its FY22/23 financial results showing a bottom line of EGP299 million, a YoY growth of 30%.</p><p>The Bahraini group GFH is looking to acquire an Egyptian educational group as part of its interest in the educational, logistical, and healthcare sectors, according to local media.</p><p><b>ZMID</b> sold seven industrial land plots amounting to 9,982 sqm for EGP130.0 million, implying EGP13,023/sqm and EGP0.25/share.</p><p>Air Cairo is running 21 weekly flights between Moscow, Yekaterinburg, and St. Petersburg and Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The war in Gaza will negatively impact the economies of neighboring countries, including Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon, according to the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).<br/><br/>Plane ticket purchases to Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon have plummeted since the start of the war in Gaza, according to travel analysis firm ForwardKeys.<br/><br/>The EBRD is considering making a USD40 million equity investment in a new USD350 million North Africa-focused fund set up by SPE Capital.<br/><br/>The General Authority for Investment and Freezones (GAFI) will sign contracts with Samsung, EnviroProcess, Gasco, and Fayoum Company for Storage and Warehouses to receive golden licenses.<br/><br/>1.South Korean electronics giant Samsung intends to invest USD50 million in its new mobile phone factory at its industrial complex in Beni Suef.<br/>2.Local company Fayoum Company for Storage and Warehouses will receive a license to work on a EGP1.3 billion project to establish new strategic warehouses in Fayoum.<br/>3.Local EV manufacturer EgyptSat Auto is getting a golden license to build a EGP300 million factory.<br/>4.The state-owned Egyptian Natural Gas Company (GASCO) will invest USD380 million to expand its gas complex in Alexandria.<br/>5.EnviroProcess will establish a EGP73.5 million recycling plant for alternative fuels and fibers in Minya.<br/><br/>The New Development Bank, established by the BRICS group of emerging economies, is seeking its inaugural syndicated loan of USD1.25 billion with a three-year tenor. The bank aims to use the loan for infrastructure and renewable energy financing in member states Brazil, India, China, and South Africa, as well as Egypt and Bangladesh.<br/><br/>Egypt&apos;s exports of LNG fell to USD2.2 billion in the first 7 months of 2023, a decrease of 60% compared to the same period in 2022, which recorded exports of USD5.6 billion.<br/><br/><b>CCAP</b> targets offering the National Company for Printing and Packing in EGX by the end of 2023. CCAP also targets injecting EGP2-3 billion in new and renewable energy sector investments in Egypt.<br/><br/>Global demand for oil, coal, and natural gas will peak this decade as the shift towards renewables and electric vehicles helps wean the world off fossil fuels. On the other hand, the OPEC published its 2023 World Oil Outlook earlier, where it upped its long-term oil demand outlook to 116 million b/d by 2045, a 5% jump from its 2022 forecast.<br/><br/>The Agricultural Committee at the Egyptian Senate suggested new repricing for the natural gas and electricity sourced to fertilizers companies to support Egyptian producers amid the severe competition they face in the global market.<br/><br/><b>EMFD</b> (FV: EGP5.01, OW) is in talks to buy high-rise towers in New Alamein City on the North Coast.<br/><br/>Strategic investors interested in acquiring shares in CBE-owned lender United Bank have begun due diligence. Several international financial institutions are reportedly interested in acquiring shares in the lender, including the local units of Mashreq, Crédit Agricole, and the National Bank of Kuwait as well as international financial investors.<br/><br/>S&amp;P Global has downgraded the long-term credit ratings of three local banks a few days after it cut its rating on Egypt’s sovereign debt. National Bank of Egypt, Banque du Caire, and <b>COMI</b> all had their credit ratings downgraded to B- from B. The rating agency also revised its outlook to stable from negative, pointing to the possibility of the government delivering on structural reforms.<br/><br/>According to local media, <b>GBCO</b>&apos;s Drive Finance will reportedly close a EGP600 million securitization issuance, while One Finance is planning a EGP530 million issuance within the next month. <br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE could receive another USD5 bn in deposits from the UAE and Saudi Arabia to top up its foreign reserves. The funds will likely be converted into investments over several years.   Egypt aspires to attract USD25 billion in FDI within 5 years, with a goal of attracting foreign investments of about USD12 billion during the current FY2023/24.   Xinxing Cathay International Group wants to scale back investment in steel plant in the SCZone, investing USD 1.08 bn in two factories.&nb...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE could receive another USD5 bn in deposits from the UAE and Saudi Arabia to top up its foreign reserves. The funds will likely be converted into investments over several years.</p><p> </p><p>Egypt aspires to attract USD25 billion in FDI within 5 years, with a goal of attracting foreign investments of about USD12 billion during the current FY2023/24.</p><p> </p><p>Xinxing Cathay International Group wants to scale back investment in steel plant in the SCZone, investing USD 1.08 bn in two factories. </p><p> </p><p>The government wants to extend customs exemptions designed to encourage Egyptians to bring gold into the country by an additional six months when the current scheme expires on 11 November.</p><p> </p><p>The coming period will witness debt swap agreements with several lenders to Egypt, with the aim of reducing the government’s external debt burden, in the footsteps of the debt swap agreement that was signed with China, sources said.</p><p> </p><p>The Suez Canal Authority signed a joint cooperation memorandum with Qatari dairy producer Baladna that will see USD1.5 bn invested into establishing a dairy farm. Baladna will also cultivate 280k acres in the New Valley Governorate. Baladna is the second highest shareholder in JUFO with a 15% stake.</p><p> </p><p>Al Safy group denied taking any official step towards acquiring military-owned bottled water company Safi or offering any bids.</p><p> </p><p><b>EAST</b>&apos;s CEO expects the gap between supply and demand in the cigarettes market, which is nearly 10%, to vanish within 3 weeks, supported by the company&apos;s increase in production, reaching more than 1 billion cigarettes weekly. He also mentioned that the 50% prices increase witnessed recently is not due to the supply shortage but are rather due to merchants&apos; greed.</p><p> </p><p>According to local media, the consortium including <b>TMGH</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP22.55, OW) 82% owned hospitality arm, ICON, that is acquiring a stake in the hotels company that has the seven historic hotels, also includes Emirati company, ADNEC Group, which is owned by ADQ. Media reported that the acquisition is expected to take place within days. According to media, ICON did a capital increase to EGP10.0 billion financed through its credit balances.</p><p><br/>According to JLL, hotel occupancy rate in Cairo in August 2023 reached 68%, up from 61% in August 2022.</p><p> </p><p><b>PHAR</b> disclosed that they didn&apos;t receive any official offer from Mediterrania Capital to invest in PHAR through capital increase.</p><p> </p><p><b>PHAR</b> guides for 2023 revenues to exceed EGP4.8 billion, in-line with our estimates of EGP4.9 billion, in conjunction with a plan to reduce production cost. The company plans to export 20-25% of its biosimilar factory’s production when it starts inaugurating in 1H24.</p><p> </p><p>The EDA signed a number of cooperation protocols between the Saudi Pharma City Company and a group of Egyptian companies. The cooperation protocols aim to support trade exchange and joint integration between the two countries and enhance the access of Egyptian drugs to the Saudi market.</p><p> </p><p>EGPC plans to increase crude oil imports by 40% starting FY24/25 to reduce refined petroleum products imports.</p><p> </p><p>GB Auto, the auto arm of <b>GBCO</b> is expecting to launch the first locally assembled Changan car by the fourth quarter of 2024.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE could receive another USD5 bn in deposits from the UAE and Saudi Arabia to top up its foreign reserves. The funds will likely be converted into investments over several years.</p><p> </p><p>Egypt aspires to attract USD25 billion in FDI within 5 years, with a goal of attracting foreign investments of about USD12 billion during the current FY2023/24.</p><p> </p><p>Xinxing Cathay International Group wants to scale back investment in steel plant in the SCZone, investing USD 1.08 bn in two factories. </p><p> </p><p>The government wants to extend customs exemptions designed to encourage Egyptians to bring gold into the country by an additional six months when the current scheme expires on 11 November.</p><p> </p><p>The coming period will witness debt swap agreements with several lenders to Egypt, with the aim of reducing the government’s external debt burden, in the footsteps of the debt swap agreement that was signed with China, sources said.</p><p> </p><p>The Suez Canal Authority signed a joint cooperation memorandum with Qatari dairy producer Baladna that will see USD1.5 bn invested into establishing a dairy farm. Baladna will also cultivate 280k acres in the New Valley Governorate. Baladna is the second highest shareholder in JUFO with a 15% stake.</p><p> </p><p>Al Safy group denied taking any official step towards acquiring military-owned bottled water company Safi or offering any bids.</p><p> </p><p><b>EAST</b>&apos;s CEO expects the gap between supply and demand in the cigarettes market, which is nearly 10%, to vanish within 3 weeks, supported by the company&apos;s increase in production, reaching more than 1 billion cigarettes weekly. He also mentioned that the 50% prices increase witnessed recently is not due to the supply shortage but are rather due to merchants&apos; greed.</p><p> </p><p>According to local media, the consortium including <b>TMGH</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP22.55, OW) 82% owned hospitality arm, ICON, that is acquiring a stake in the hotels company that has the seven historic hotels, also includes Emirati company, ADNEC Group, which is owned by ADQ. Media reported that the acquisition is expected to take place within days. According to media, ICON did a capital increase to EGP10.0 billion financed through its credit balances.</p><p><br/>According to JLL, hotel occupancy rate in Cairo in August 2023 reached 68%, up from 61% in August 2022.</p><p> </p><p><b>PHAR</b> disclosed that they didn&apos;t receive any official offer from Mediterrania Capital to invest in PHAR through capital increase.</p><p> </p><p><b>PHAR</b> guides for 2023 revenues to exceed EGP4.8 billion, in-line with our estimates of EGP4.9 billion, in conjunction with a plan to reduce production cost. The company plans to export 20-25% of its biosimilar factory’s production when it starts inaugurating in 1H24.</p><p> </p><p>The EDA signed a number of cooperation protocols between the Saudi Pharma City Company and a group of Egyptian companies. The cooperation protocols aim to support trade exchange and joint integration between the two countries and enhance the access of Egyptian drugs to the Saudi market.</p><p> </p><p>EGPC plans to increase crude oil imports by 40% starting FY24/25 to reduce refined petroleum products imports.</p><p> </p><p>GB Auto, the auto arm of <b>GBCO</b> is expecting to launch the first locally assembled Changan car by the fourth quarter of 2024.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government wants to secure as much as USD3 bn in fresh debt financing by the end of the fiscal year, this is set to include:</p><ul><li>USD 1.5 bn from a range of financial institutions;</li><li>USD 500 mn from Deutsche Bank and the Arab Banking Corporation;</li><li>The equivalent of USD 500 mn from the recently-closed panda bond;</li><li>Another USD 500 mn from an upcoming samurai bond.</li></ul><p>Egypt&apos;s 5-year CDS rate rose to 18.82% on Wednesday, two days before S&amp;P credit rating review for the country, increasing 1.8% compared to 11 October levels.</p><p>Chinese cable manufacturer Hengtong will invest USD18 mn to expand its factory in the TEDA zone under an agreement signed yesterday at the Belt and Road Forum, the Suez Canal Economic Zone.</p><p>Intro Group subsidiary Intro Sustainable Resources will work with Siemens to build 300 MW of combined heat and power (CHP) plants in Egypt and the region by 2030.</p><p>The government is considering issuing green bonds worth USD700 million through one of the Ministry of Electricity&apos;s affiliated entities, for launching a green project for the benefit of the private sector or in partnership with it.</p><p>Egypt will study at a later stage the issuance of sustainability bonds and social bonds, so that it diversifies its debt market instruments to attract foreign investors.</p><p><b>EGBE</b> (FV: USD0.55, OW) released 3Q23 standalone financial indicators implying net profit after taxes of EGP388 mn (+81% y/y,+13.8% q/q), partially driven by the growth in the top-line, along with a probable growth in non-interest income and decline in provisioning. <em>EGBE is currently trading at annualized P/E23 of 3.7x, P/B23 of 0.7x.</em></p><p>A consortium of seven banks are arranging a syndicated loan for <b>TAQA</b> worth EGP3 billion, to finance the purchase of Wataniya fuel stations. </p><p>Cheiron Petroleum, Egypt’s largest independent energy company, will invest some USD160 million in natural gas exploration and production in the West El Burullus concession.</p><p>The Arab Organization for Industrialization signed an MoU with Gama Construction to study the implementation of a Petrochemicals complex in Egypt.</p><p><b>AXPH</b> (FV: EGP169.46, EW) declared a cash dividend of EGP13.00/share (DY 9.3%, DPO 52%) for FY22/23. Distribution date is November 15, 2023. Record date is November 12, 2023. </p><p><b>DSCW</b>&apos;s shareholders have until 15 November to respond to The Toma family’s bid to acquire an additional 46.9% starting today. The offered price is EGP0.65 per share. <em>DSCW is currently trading at a FY24 PE of 2.9x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.2x.</em></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government wants to secure as much as USD3 bn in fresh debt financing by the end of the fiscal year, this is set to include:</p><ul><li>USD 1.5 bn from a range of financial institutions;</li><li>USD 500 mn from Deutsche Bank and the Arab Banking Corporation;</li><li>The equivalent of USD 500 mn from the recently-closed panda bond;</li><li>Another USD 500 mn from an upcoming samurai bond.</li></ul><p>Egypt&apos;s 5-year CDS rate rose to 18.82% on Wednesday, two days before S&amp;P credit rating review for the country, increasing 1.8% compared to 11 October levels.</p><p>Chinese cable manufacturer Hengtong will invest USD18 mn to expand its factory in the TEDA zone under an agreement signed yesterday at the Belt and Road Forum, the Suez Canal Economic Zone.</p><p>Intro Group subsidiary Intro Sustainable Resources will work with Siemens to build 300 MW of combined heat and power (CHP) plants in Egypt and the region by 2030.</p><p>The government is considering issuing green bonds worth USD700 million through one of the Ministry of Electricity&apos;s affiliated entities, for launching a green project for the benefit of the private sector or in partnership with it.</p><p>Egypt will study at a later stage the issuance of sustainability bonds and social bonds, so that it diversifies its debt market instruments to attract foreign investors.</p><p><b>EGBE</b> (FV: USD0.55, OW) released 3Q23 standalone financial indicators implying net profit after taxes of EGP388 mn (+81% y/y,+13.8% q/q), partially driven by the growth in the top-line, along with a probable growth in non-interest income and decline in provisioning. <em>EGBE is currently trading at annualized P/E23 of 3.7x, P/B23 of 0.7x.</em></p><p>A consortium of seven banks are arranging a syndicated loan for <b>TAQA</b> worth EGP3 billion, to finance the purchase of Wataniya fuel stations. </p><p>Cheiron Petroleum, Egypt’s largest independent energy company, will invest some USD160 million in natural gas exploration and production in the West El Burullus concession.</p><p>The Arab Organization for Industrialization signed an MoU with Gama Construction to study the implementation of a Petrochemicals complex in Egypt.</p><p><b>AXPH</b> (FV: EGP169.46, EW) declared a cash dividend of EGP13.00/share (DY 9.3%, DPO 52%) for FY22/23. Distribution date is November 15, 2023. Record date is November 12, 2023. </p><p><b>DSCW</b>&apos;s shareholders have until 15 November to respond to The Toma family’s bid to acquire an additional 46.9% starting today. The offered price is EGP0.65 per share. <em>DSCW is currently trading at a FY24 PE of 2.9x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.2x.</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Suez Canal Authority (SCA) announced an increase in transit fees by 5-15% starting as of 15 January 2024.  The CBE has asked banks to impose limits on the use of credit cards for foreign-currency transactions on concerns of misuse. Credit card holders will only be allowed to make USD250 a month in local FX transactions.  Chinese companies could invest as much as USD15.5 bn in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) after a series of agreements, memoranda and other pacts were inked. Investments ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Suez Canal Authority (SCA) announced an increase in transit fees by 5-15% starting as of 15 January 2024.<br/><br/>The CBE has asked banks to impose limits on the use of credit cards for foreign-currency transactions on concerns of misuse. Credit card holders will only be allowed to make USD250 a month in local FX transactions.<br/><br/>Chinese companies could invest as much as USD15.5 bn in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) after a series of agreements, memoranda and other pacts were inked. Investments will largely target the energy sector.<br/><br/>The government could announce the winner of the stake in military-owned filling station operator Wataniya within a month to six weeks.<br/><br/>The cost of exempting 12 commodities from customs tariffs for six months is estimated at a maximum of c. EGP180 million, according to government sources.<br/><br/><b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP54.60, OW) reported consolidated results for 2Q23 with revenues soaring (+73% YoY, +24% QoQ), and bringing 1H23 top-line to EGP62.3 billion (+62% YoY). Attributable net income came in at EGP1.0 billion in 2Q23, reversing last quarter losses of EGP1.6 million, yet 45% lower than 2Q22. <br/><br/></p><ul><li>We maintain our Overweight recommendation for ESRS despite the recent rally in the stock price given the Group’s solid operational performance and cost efficiencies. We see the exchange rate as the main driver to the stock price performance. So, depending on where the exchange rate would settle in the next 12 months will determine the exact value of the stock.</li><li>ESRS is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 12.2x.</li></ul><p> <br/><b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP22.87, OW) announced that its subsidiary, United Metals Company (UMC) secured a USD50 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).  The Bank’s financing will secure UMC’s working capital needs to import copper cathodes, a key input for the production of cables.<br/><br/>We adjusted <b>ORAS</b>’s FV to EGP192.45/share from EGP181.70/share taking into account the new number of shares of 110.24 million shares, instead of the previous 116.76 million shares, post listing the issued capital decrease through cancelling 6.52 million treasury shares at a par value of USD1/share, effective yesterday.<br/><br/>The FRA has developed and published its first set of mortality data, known in the business as actuarial life tables, to be used for pricing insurance life products. The new compiled data will reflect the reality of the country’s population and help companies price their policies more realistically and efficiently.<br/><br/>Real estate compromised 85% of the total value of leasing contracts in 1H23.<br/><br/>Etisalat Misr plans to invest EGP10 billion in 2024, compared to EGP7 billion spent in 2023.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Suez Canal Authority (SCA) announced an increase in transit fees by 5-15% starting as of 15 January 2024.<br/><br/>The CBE has asked banks to impose limits on the use of credit cards for foreign-currency transactions on concerns of misuse. Credit card holders will only be allowed to make USD250 a month in local FX transactions.<br/><br/>Chinese companies could invest as much as USD15.5 bn in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) after a series of agreements, memoranda and other pacts were inked. Investments will largely target the energy sector.<br/><br/>The government could announce the winner of the stake in military-owned filling station operator Wataniya within a month to six weeks.<br/><br/>The cost of exempting 12 commodities from customs tariffs for six months is estimated at a maximum of c. EGP180 million, according to government sources.<br/><br/><b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP54.60, OW) reported consolidated results for 2Q23 with revenues soaring (+73% YoY, +24% QoQ), and bringing 1H23 top-line to EGP62.3 billion (+62% YoY). Attributable net income came in at EGP1.0 billion in 2Q23, reversing last quarter losses of EGP1.6 million, yet 45% lower than 2Q22. <br/><br/></p><ul><li>We maintain our Overweight recommendation for ESRS despite the recent rally in the stock price given the Group’s solid operational performance and cost efficiencies. We see the exchange rate as the main driver to the stock price performance. So, depending on where the exchange rate would settle in the next 12 months will determine the exact value of the stock.</li><li>ESRS is currently trading at FY24e P/E of 12.2x.</li></ul><p> <br/><b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP22.87, OW) announced that its subsidiary, United Metals Company (UMC) secured a USD50 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).  The Bank’s financing will secure UMC’s working capital needs to import copper cathodes, a key input for the production of cables.<br/><br/>We adjusted <b>ORAS</b>’s FV to EGP192.45/share from EGP181.70/share taking into account the new number of shares of 110.24 million shares, instead of the previous 116.76 million shares, post listing the issued capital decrease through cancelling 6.52 million treasury shares at a par value of USD1/share, effective yesterday.<br/><br/>The FRA has developed and published its first set of mortality data, known in the business as actuarial life tables, to be used for pricing insurance life products. The new compiled data will reflect the reality of the country’s population and help companies price their policies more realistically and efficiently.<br/><br/>Real estate compromised 85% of the total value of leasing contracts in 1H23.<br/><br/>Etisalat Misr plans to invest EGP10 billion in 2024, compared to EGP7 billion spent in 2023.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt issued the first sustainable Panda bonds in the Middle East and North Africa at CNY3.5 billion (USD500 million) with a yield of 3.5% over three years. </p><p>Suez Canal revenues jumped by 34.7% to hit USD9.4 billion up from USD7 billion, and are projected to reach USD10.3 billion by the end of 2023, according to Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority.</p><p>The House of Representatives gave final approval to some bills: (1) allowing non-Egyptian investors to become registered importers for a ten-year period that could be renewed once. The law will also allow them to hold stakes of up to 49% in trading companies that import into Egypt. (2) Extension of car import scheme for three months, and (3) handing an Abu Dhabi Ports-led consortium with Golden Anchor Ships Operator and Silver Anchor Facilities Management the right through its Safaga Stations Operating Company to develop, build, manage, and operate the Safaga Port for thirty years. Besides, the MPs also approved a loan agreement provided by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development worth USD500 million, for the purpose of expanding the Takaful and Karama cash transfer program.</p><p>The government plans to use the proceeds from the sale of 30% stake of Eastern Company, worth USD650 million, to launch a new fertilizer project, in addition to restructuring some existing government fertilizer factories.</p><p>Minister of Petroleum, Head of the EGX, and Head of the Commodities Exchange agreed to add nitrogenous and phosphate fertilizers, propylene, and petroleum products to the commodities exchange market. </p><p>SKPC signed a partnership agreement with Nigeria&apos;s Rungas Group to establish LPG cylinder manufacturing plant by using polyethylene applications with a capacity of one million cylinder per year. The production will be exported, with the probability of local sale expansion after acquiring the necessary approvals. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s natural gas production declined by 10% YoY to reach 40.5 billion cubic meters during the first eight months of 2023, compared to 45 billion cubic meters in the same period of 2022.</p><p>According to local media, an Egyptian entity acquired a stake of almost 20% in Arab Company for Tourism and Hotels Investments (ICON) for EGP1.7 billion. According to local media, the almost 20% stake was previously held by Misr Insurance and Misr Life Insurance. We remind you that TMGH (FV: EGP22.55, OW) owns in ICON around an 82% stake which would be valued at around EGP7.9 billion (EGP3.83/share) based on this media-reported transaction.</p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering lending USD325 mn to four local banks for on-lending to local SMEs and green projects. The four banks include CIB, NBE, Banque du Cair, and EXPA. </p><p>The CBE approved the appointment of Amr El-Ganaini as Deputy CEO and Managing Director of COMI.</p><p>According to local media, cars&apos; spare parts are expected to witness an increase in prices within the next two months by 10-15%, due to the supply shortage in the market and FX pressures. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt issued the first sustainable Panda bonds in the Middle East and North Africa at CNY3.5 billion (USD500 million) with a yield of 3.5% over three years. </p><p>Suez Canal revenues jumped by 34.7% to hit USD9.4 billion up from USD7 billion, and are projected to reach USD10.3 billion by the end of 2023, according to Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority.</p><p>The House of Representatives gave final approval to some bills: (1) allowing non-Egyptian investors to become registered importers for a ten-year period that could be renewed once. The law will also allow them to hold stakes of up to 49% in trading companies that import into Egypt. (2) Extension of car import scheme for three months, and (3) handing an Abu Dhabi Ports-led consortium with Golden Anchor Ships Operator and Silver Anchor Facilities Management the right through its Safaga Stations Operating Company to develop, build, manage, and operate the Safaga Port for thirty years. Besides, the MPs also approved a loan agreement provided by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development worth USD500 million, for the purpose of expanding the Takaful and Karama cash transfer program.</p><p>The government plans to use the proceeds from the sale of 30% stake of Eastern Company, worth USD650 million, to launch a new fertilizer project, in addition to restructuring some existing government fertilizer factories.</p><p>Minister of Petroleum, Head of the EGX, and Head of the Commodities Exchange agreed to add nitrogenous and phosphate fertilizers, propylene, and petroleum products to the commodities exchange market. </p><p>SKPC signed a partnership agreement with Nigeria&apos;s Rungas Group to establish LPG cylinder manufacturing plant by using polyethylene applications with a capacity of one million cylinder per year. The production will be exported, with the probability of local sale expansion after acquiring the necessary approvals. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s natural gas production declined by 10% YoY to reach 40.5 billion cubic meters during the first eight months of 2023, compared to 45 billion cubic meters in the same period of 2022.</p><p>According to local media, an Egyptian entity acquired a stake of almost 20% in Arab Company for Tourism and Hotels Investments (ICON) for EGP1.7 billion. According to local media, the almost 20% stake was previously held by Misr Insurance and Misr Life Insurance. We remind you that TMGH (FV: EGP22.55, OW) owns in ICON around an 82% stake which would be valued at around EGP7.9 billion (EGP3.83/share) based on this media-reported transaction.</p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering lending USD325 mn to four local banks for on-lending to local SMEs and green projects. The four banks include CIB, NBE, Banque du Cair, and EXPA. </p><p>The CBE approved the appointment of Amr El-Ganaini as Deputy CEO and Managing Director of COMI.</p><p>According to local media, cars&apos; spare parts are expected to witness an increase in prices within the next two months by 10-15%, due to the supply shortage in the market and FX pressures. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates plan to renew their deposits with the Central Bank of Egypt that amount to more than USD10 billion and are due next year.  The House approved amendments to the Income Tax Act that would raise the tax exemption threshold by 25% to EGP45k from EGP36k. It also approved a draft bill that will amend the 2022 law to raise the exceptional cost of living allowance to EGP600 for all state employees starting this month, double the EGP300 paid out previousl...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates plan to renew their deposits with the Central Bank of Egypt that amount to more than USD10 billion and are due next year. </p><p>The House approved amendments to the Income Tax Act that would raise the tax exemption threshold by 25% to EGP45k from EGP36k. It also approved a draft bill that will amend the 2022 law to raise the exceptional cost of living allowance to EGP600 for all state employees starting this month, double the EGP300 paid out previously, while also doubling an exceptional grant for pensioners to EGP600 from EGP300.</p><p>The ministry of planning is allocating EGP529.7 billion to support social protection during FY23/24 budget.</p><p>The ministry of finance hopes to collect USD1 billion by extending cars import scheme for Egyptians living abroad. </p><p>Egypt and Jordan are currently conducting a technical and financial study to increase the electricity link between the two to 1.1 GW from 550 MW with a new subsea power cable.</p><p>Fitch and S&amp;P are reviewing Egypt’s credit rating during the coming two weeks.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone and a number of Chinese companies have signed agreements to establish textile projects worth a combined USD101.3 million in investment in the West Qantara Industrial Zone.</p><p>Some 10-15 Chinese companies have shown interest in establishing a specialized industrial zone for chemicals with investments worth the equivalent of USD7.5-12 billion in CNY over the next three to four years.</p><p>Some Turkish companies have shown interest to expand manufacturing footprints in Egypt.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP53.58, OW) extended the deadline for submitting technical and financial offers for the rehabilitation of the company’s facilities for one month until 12 November 2023 due to the large works required in the tender, based on the request of many companies.  </p><p>The government has awarded contracts to construct two transformer stations to <b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP22.87, OW) and a subsidiary of Kuwaiti conglomerate Al Kharafi Group, according to media reports. Under the contracts, SWDY will establish a station at New Alamein and Al Kharafi will construct one at Tenth of Ramadan City. </p><p><b>AMOC</b> will distribute a cash dividend worth EGP0.65/share over two installments. EGP0.45/share will be distributed on 8 November 2023, and the remaining EGP0.20/share will be distributed on 7 March 2024, for shareholders on record on 5 November 2023. This implies a dividend yield of 7.2%.</p><p><b>MHOT</b> declared EGP10.00/share cash dividends (DY of 5.9%). Record date is 29 October 2023. Distribution date is 1 November 2023.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b> </p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 90.9 | <em>7.5%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 458 | <em>17.3%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 440 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,070 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 968 | 0.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 353 | -2.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,172 | -1.5%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,965 | <em>-0.3%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 144 | <em>3.9%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,558 | <em>6.6%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates plan to renew their deposits with the Central Bank of Egypt that amount to more than USD10 billion and are due next year. </p><p>The House approved amendments to the Income Tax Act that would raise the tax exemption threshold by 25% to EGP45k from EGP36k. It also approved a draft bill that will amend the 2022 law to raise the exceptional cost of living allowance to EGP600 for all state employees starting this month, double the EGP300 paid out previously, while also doubling an exceptional grant for pensioners to EGP600 from EGP300.</p><p>The ministry of planning is allocating EGP529.7 billion to support social protection during FY23/24 budget.</p><p>The ministry of finance hopes to collect USD1 billion by extending cars import scheme for Egyptians living abroad. </p><p>Egypt and Jordan are currently conducting a technical and financial study to increase the electricity link between the two to 1.1 GW from 550 MW with a new subsea power cable.</p><p>Fitch and S&amp;P are reviewing Egypt’s credit rating during the coming two weeks.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone and a number of Chinese companies have signed agreements to establish textile projects worth a combined USD101.3 million in investment in the West Qantara Industrial Zone.</p><p>Some 10-15 Chinese companies have shown interest in establishing a specialized industrial zone for chemicals with investments worth the equivalent of USD7.5-12 billion in CNY over the next three to four years.</p><p>Some Turkish companies have shown interest to expand manufacturing footprints in Egypt.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP53.58, OW) extended the deadline for submitting technical and financial offers for the rehabilitation of the company’s facilities for one month until 12 November 2023 due to the large works required in the tender, based on the request of many companies.  </p><p>The government has awarded contracts to construct two transformer stations to <b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP22.87, OW) and a subsidiary of Kuwaiti conglomerate Al Kharafi Group, according to media reports. Under the contracts, SWDY will establish a station at New Alamein and Al Kharafi will construct one at Tenth of Ramadan City. </p><p><b>AMOC</b> will distribute a cash dividend worth EGP0.65/share over two installments. EGP0.45/share will be distributed on 8 November 2023, and the remaining EGP0.20/share will be distributed on 7 March 2024, for shareholders on record on 5 November 2023. This implies a dividend yield of 7.2%.</p><p><b>MHOT</b> declared EGP10.00/share cash dividends (DY of 5.9%). Record date is 29 October 2023. Distribution date is 1 November 2023.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b> </p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 90.9 | <em>7.5%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 458 | <em>17.3%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 440 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,070 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 968 | 0.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 353 | -2.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,172 | -1.5%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,965 | <em>-0.3%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 144 | <em>3.9%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,558 | <em>6.6%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government is in talks with the IMF to raise its USD3 billion loan program to more than USD5 billion.  The government expects to borrow at least USD1.5 billion between now and the end of the year, Minister of Finance said. This includes the planned USD500 million issuances of CNY-denominated bonds in October and JPY-denominated bonds in November.  The IMF expects our budget deficit to widen significantly during FY 2023-24 to reach 10.7% of GDP. Bloomberg reported Friday that an ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government is in talks with the IMF to raise its USD3 billion loan program to more than USD5 billion.</p><p> The government expects to borrow at least USD1.5 billion between now and the end of the year, Minister of Finance said. This includes the planned USD500 million issuances of CNY-denominated bonds in October and JPY-denominated bonds in November.</p><p> The IMF expects our budget deficit to widen significantly during FY 2023-24 to reach 10.7% of GDP.</p><p>Bloomberg reported Friday that an IMF mission could arrive in Cairo to start the first and second reviews this month.</p><p> Shell Oil has teamed up with an unnamed investor owned by the Saudi government to target a stake in the military-owned filling station operator Wataniya. China’s North Petroleum also submitted an offer. The government has said that it aims to conclude the sale before the year is out.</p><p>The Russian government cancelled the project to build an industrial zone in Egypt&apos;s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone).</p><p>Standard Chartered sees no devaluation, changes to interest rates before the end of this year. </p><p>The EBRD is considering providing a sovereign loan of up to EUR165 million to upgrade the Egypt’s electricity transmission grid. </p><p>Centamin wants to pump USD440 million into its Egypt operations within a two-year period. </p><p>We published our Egypt pharmaceutical sector update 2024 report, in which we present sector outlook, hopes, fears, catalysts and top picks, inter-company comparison, individual pharma players assumptions, upside triggers, risks, updated FVs, multiples and recommendations, and company valuation breakdown for <b>ISPH</b> (FV: EGP4.12, OW), <b>PHAR</b> (FV: EGP38.79, OW), <b>RMDA</b> (FV: EGP2.79, OW), <b>AXPH</b> (FV: EGP169.46, EW), <b>CPCI </b>(FV: EGP40.10, EW), and <b>ADCI</b>(FV: EGP69.73, EW). <em>For more details, please refer to our report published this morning.</em></p><p>FRA published the disclosure report of Mopco concerning the merger with its 99.9% owned ENPC. Mopco’s BoD shall call for an EGM to vote for merger terms, including:</p><ul><li>The merger of MFPC with its 99.9% owned company ENPC, based on the equity value of both companies as of December 2022. </li><li>Mopco will have a paid-in capital post-merger of EGP20.792 billion compared to the current EGP2.291 billion (standalone),</li><li>Accordingly, MFPC will issue the new shares considering that each MFPC share before the merger will be equivalent to 9.07476 shares after the merger. </li><li><b><em>Conclusion: The merger has an embedded stock dividend distribution, which is financed from reserves and retained earnings. Since MFPC already owned most of ENPC and it was consolidated on its books, this does not change the total equity value of MFPC from our point of view, but the equity value will be distributed over the new number of shares. Accordingly, the FV will change from EGP250.67 to EGP27.62 after the issuance of the new shares. </em></b></li></ul><p>The Egyptian government is currently studying two separate offers submitted by <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP181.70, OW) and Norwegian Scatec to execute wind energy production projects in Egypt until 2029 with a capacity of 3 GW each, according to media sources.</p><p>Al Mansour Automotive is looking to set up a USD35 million car assembly and spare parts plant. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government is in talks with the IMF to raise its USD3 billion loan program to more than USD5 billion.</p><p> The government expects to borrow at least USD1.5 billion between now and the end of the year, Minister of Finance said. This includes the planned USD500 million issuances of CNY-denominated bonds in October and JPY-denominated bonds in November.</p><p> The IMF expects our budget deficit to widen significantly during FY 2023-24 to reach 10.7% of GDP.</p><p>Bloomberg reported Friday that an IMF mission could arrive in Cairo to start the first and second reviews this month.</p><p> Shell Oil has teamed up with an unnamed investor owned by the Saudi government to target a stake in the military-owned filling station operator Wataniya. China’s North Petroleum also submitted an offer. The government has said that it aims to conclude the sale before the year is out.</p><p>The Russian government cancelled the project to build an industrial zone in Egypt&apos;s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone).</p><p>Standard Chartered sees no devaluation, changes to interest rates before the end of this year. </p><p>The EBRD is considering providing a sovereign loan of up to EUR165 million to upgrade the Egypt’s electricity transmission grid. </p><p>Centamin wants to pump USD440 million into its Egypt operations within a two-year period. </p><p>We published our Egypt pharmaceutical sector update 2024 report, in which we present sector outlook, hopes, fears, catalysts and top picks, inter-company comparison, individual pharma players assumptions, upside triggers, risks, updated FVs, multiples and recommendations, and company valuation breakdown for <b>ISPH</b> (FV: EGP4.12, OW), <b>PHAR</b> (FV: EGP38.79, OW), <b>RMDA</b> (FV: EGP2.79, OW), <b>AXPH</b> (FV: EGP169.46, EW), <b>CPCI </b>(FV: EGP40.10, EW), and <b>ADCI</b>(FV: EGP69.73, EW). <em>For more details, please refer to our report published this morning.</em></p><p>FRA published the disclosure report of Mopco concerning the merger with its 99.9% owned ENPC. Mopco’s BoD shall call for an EGM to vote for merger terms, including:</p><ul><li>The merger of MFPC with its 99.9% owned company ENPC, based on the equity value of both companies as of December 2022. </li><li>Mopco will have a paid-in capital post-merger of EGP20.792 billion compared to the current EGP2.291 billion (standalone),</li><li>Accordingly, MFPC will issue the new shares considering that each MFPC share before the merger will be equivalent to 9.07476 shares after the merger. </li><li><b><em>Conclusion: The merger has an embedded stock dividend distribution, which is financed from reserves and retained earnings. Since MFPC already owned most of ENPC and it was consolidated on its books, this does not change the total equity value of MFPC from our point of view, but the equity value will be distributed over the new number of shares. Accordingly, the FV will change from EGP250.67 to EGP27.62 after the issuance of the new shares. </em></b></li></ul><p>The Egyptian government is currently studying two separate offers submitted by <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP181.70, OW) and Norwegian Scatec to execute wind energy production projects in Egypt until 2029 with a capacity of 3 GW each, according to media sources.</p><p>Al Mansour Automotive is looking to set up a USD35 million car assembly and spare parts plant. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt's IMF loan review will come before the end of the year, Finance Minister said, without elaborating further. Head of the House Planning and Budget Committee, said the EGP would be pegged to a basket of hard currencies including the USD, EUR, JPY, and GBP, as well as gold, adding that the authorities will likely reach an agreement with the IMF in 1Q2024 on a new currency regime. The IMF calling on Egypt to rationalize tax exemptions and phase out fuel subsidies to improve public finance p...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s IMF loan review will come before the end of the year, Finance Minister said, without elaborating further.</p><p>Head of the House Planning and Budget Committee, said the EGP would be pegged to a basket of hard currencies including the USD, EUR, JPY, and GBP, as well as gold, adding that the authorities will likely reach an agreement with the IMF in 1Q2024 on a new currency regime.</p><p>The IMF calling on Egypt to rationalize tax exemptions and phase out fuel subsidies to improve public finance performance.</p><p>The government is trying to secure a USD150 mn loan as part of its NWFE program from the EBRD before the end of the year. The money would be used to replace aging gas-fired power stations with renewable energy.</p><p>The government has opened talks with international lenders for a USD2.1 bn soft loan to help fund the second phase of the 2k-km high-speed rail line between Sixth October and Abu Simbel.</p><p>Most Federal Reserve officials see one more increase in the target federal funds rate at a future meeting as appropriate.</p><p>Moody’s Investors Services has downgraded the long-term deposit ratings of 5 Egyptian banks including National Bank of Egypt, Banque du Caire, Banque Misr, <b>COMI</b>, and Alexandria Bank, amid a future stable vision.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> is aiming to earn the FRA’s credit rating license with the support of Crif, an international credit rating agency.</p><p>Ekuity Holding, a subsidiary of Kuwait Investment Authority, increased its stake in <b>RMDA</b> to 10%. </p><p><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP181.70, OW) declared a cash dividend of USD0.2750/share for FY22 (DY 5.7% and DPO 28.2%). Distribution date is October 31, 2023. Record date is October 24, 2023. Shareholders on the EGX will be paid in EGP at the USD/EGP exchange rate announced by the CBE on October 11, 2023.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP181.70, OW) acquired approval to list its issued capital decrease from USD116.76 million to USD110.24 million though cancelling 6.52 million treasury shares, effective October 17, 2023. </p><p><b>EFID</b> announced a second dividends distribution of EGP0.428/share (DY 2.1% and DPO 30.2%). This brings the total dividends for 2022 to EGP0.98/share (DY 4.8% and DPO 69.2%). EFID is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 6.7x and an EV/EBITDA of 4.9x.</p><p><b>MCQE</b> (FV: EGP20.17, EW) declared 1:3 stock dividends. Record date is October 25, 2023. Distribution date is October 26, 2023.</p><p>Dubai-based National Paints Holding is moving forward with its plans to take <b>PACH</b> private. The company has submitted a request to the EGX to delist all 24 million of its shares from the exchange.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s IMF loan review will come before the end of the year, Finance Minister said, without elaborating further.</p><p>Head of the House Planning and Budget Committee, said the EGP would be pegged to a basket of hard currencies including the USD, EUR, JPY, and GBP, as well as gold, adding that the authorities will likely reach an agreement with the IMF in 1Q2024 on a new currency regime.</p><p>The IMF calling on Egypt to rationalize tax exemptions and phase out fuel subsidies to improve public finance performance.</p><p>The government is trying to secure a USD150 mn loan as part of its NWFE program from the EBRD before the end of the year. The money would be used to replace aging gas-fired power stations with renewable energy.</p><p>The government has opened talks with international lenders for a USD2.1 bn soft loan to help fund the second phase of the 2k-km high-speed rail line between Sixth October and Abu Simbel.</p><p>Most Federal Reserve officials see one more increase in the target federal funds rate at a future meeting as appropriate.</p><p>Moody’s Investors Services has downgraded the long-term deposit ratings of 5 Egyptian banks including National Bank of Egypt, Banque du Caire, Banque Misr, <b>COMI</b>, and Alexandria Bank, amid a future stable vision.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> is aiming to earn the FRA’s credit rating license with the support of Crif, an international credit rating agency.</p><p>Ekuity Holding, a subsidiary of Kuwait Investment Authority, increased its stake in <b>RMDA</b> to 10%. </p><p><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP181.70, OW) declared a cash dividend of USD0.2750/share for FY22 (DY 5.7% and DPO 28.2%). Distribution date is October 31, 2023. Record date is October 24, 2023. Shareholders on the EGX will be paid in EGP at the USD/EGP exchange rate announced by the CBE on October 11, 2023.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP181.70, OW) acquired approval to list its issued capital decrease from USD116.76 million to USD110.24 million though cancelling 6.52 million treasury shares, effective October 17, 2023. </p><p><b>EFID</b> announced a second dividends distribution of EGP0.428/share (DY 2.1% and DPO 30.2%). This brings the total dividends for 2022 to EGP0.98/share (DY 4.8% and DPO 69.2%). EFID is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 6.7x and an EV/EBITDA of 4.9x.</p><p><b>MCQE</b> (FV: EGP20.17, EW) declared 1:3 stock dividends. Record date is October 25, 2023. Distribution date is October 26, 2023.</p><p>Dubai-based National Paints Holding is moving forward with its plans to take <b>PACH</b> private. The company has submitted a request to the EGX to delist all 24 million of its shares from the exchange.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The IMF lowered its forecast for Egypt's real GDP growth to 3.6% in 2024,  down from the 4.1%. Expectations for inflation in 2023 were decreased to 23.5% down from 24.4%, while increasing to 32.2% up from 32% in 2024.  Annual urban inflation climbed from 37.4% in August to 38% in September. On a monthly basis, urban inflation accelerated from 1.6% in August to 2% in September. Core Inflation, which excludes highly volatile items, decelerated to 39.7% in September, from 40.4% in August, h...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The IMF lowered its forecast for Egypt&apos;s real GDP growth to 3.6% in 2024,  down from the 4.1%. Expectations for inflation in 2023 were decreased to 23.5% down from 24.4%, while increasing to 32.2% up from 32% in 2024.<br/><br/>Annual urban inflation climbed from 37.4% in August to 38% in September. On a monthly basis, urban inflation accelerated from 1.6% in August to 2% in September. Core Inflation, which excludes highly volatile items, decelerated to 39.7% in September, from 40.4% in August, however, core monthly rate recorded 1.1% up from 0.3% in August.<br/><br/>Chevron has suspended gas exports to Egypt via the East Mediterranean Gas (EMG) pipeline and is routing supplies instead through the Arab Gas Pipeline that links Israel, Jordan and Egypt.<br/><br/>A government source said that the expected cost of raising the tax exemption limit to EGP45k is approximately EGP7 billion from tax receipts.<br/><br/>GASC has purchased 480k tons of Russian wheat directly from a Russian state-backed trader this week. <br/><br/>Ministry of Supply is expected to raise the price of delivering a ton of sugar through the Egyptian Commodity Exchange to EGP26k, compared to EGP24.3k, in the light of the increase in sugar prices.<br/><br/>Up to 95% of Israeli tourists left the hotels in Taba through the Taba land port, during Saturday - Monday, after Israel called on its citizens to leave Sinai.<br/><br/>QNBA (FV: EGP 25.00, OW) recorded a strong set of results in 3Q23, where:</p><ul><li>Net profit post-minority interest recorded EGP3,859 million (-2% q/q, +50% y/y, and +9% higher than our estimates), bringing 9M23 bottom line to EGP 12,524 million (+71% y/y).</li><li>3Q23 bottom line slight sequential decline was mainly caused by lower FX gains, a surge in provisions, and a higher effective tax rate, despite higher margins and lower OPEX.</li><li>Loans grew in 3Q23 by 2% q/q, while deposits grew by 8% q/q.</li><li>The stock is currently trading at 2024 multiples of P/B of 0.6x and P/E of 2.8x</li></ul><p><br/>Contact Creditech, CNFN’s digital consumer finance arm, has signed a strategic agreement with “Cash Now application” to provide consumer finance products on the application.<br/><br/>The Saudi Sovereign Fund has expressed interest again in acquiring a stake in the United Bank with an expected acquisition value of more than USD700 million.<br/><br/>E-wallets provided by telecom companies will no longer support FX payments for online transactions.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF lowered its forecast for Egypt&apos;s real GDP growth to 3.6% in 2024,  down from the 4.1%. Expectations for inflation in 2023 were decreased to 23.5% down from 24.4%, while increasing to 32.2% up from 32% in 2024.<br/><br/>Annual urban inflation climbed from 37.4% in August to 38% in September. On a monthly basis, urban inflation accelerated from 1.6% in August to 2% in September. Core Inflation, which excludes highly volatile items, decelerated to 39.7% in September, from 40.4% in August, however, core monthly rate recorded 1.1% up from 0.3% in August.<br/><br/>Chevron has suspended gas exports to Egypt via the East Mediterranean Gas (EMG) pipeline and is routing supplies instead through the Arab Gas Pipeline that links Israel, Jordan and Egypt.<br/><br/>A government source said that the expected cost of raising the tax exemption limit to EGP45k is approximately EGP7 billion from tax receipts.<br/><br/>GASC has purchased 480k tons of Russian wheat directly from a Russian state-backed trader this week. <br/><br/>Ministry of Supply is expected to raise the price of delivering a ton of sugar through the Egyptian Commodity Exchange to EGP26k, compared to EGP24.3k, in the light of the increase in sugar prices.<br/><br/>Up to 95% of Israeli tourists left the hotels in Taba through the Taba land port, during Saturday - Monday, after Israel called on its citizens to leave Sinai.<br/><br/>QNBA (FV: EGP 25.00, OW) recorded a strong set of results in 3Q23, where:</p><ul><li>Net profit post-minority interest recorded EGP3,859 million (-2% q/q, +50% y/y, and +9% higher than our estimates), bringing 9M23 bottom line to EGP 12,524 million (+71% y/y).</li><li>3Q23 bottom line slight sequential decline was mainly caused by lower FX gains, a surge in provisions, and a higher effective tax rate, despite higher margins and lower OPEX.</li><li>Loans grew in 3Q23 by 2% q/q, while deposits grew by 8% q/q.</li><li>The stock is currently trading at 2024 multiples of P/B of 0.6x and P/E of 2.8x</li></ul><p><br/>Contact Creditech, CNFN’s digital consumer finance arm, has signed a strategic agreement with “Cash Now application” to provide consumer finance products on the application.<br/><br/>The Saudi Sovereign Fund has expressed interest again in acquiring a stake in the United Bank with an expected acquisition value of more than USD700 million.<br/><br/>E-wallets provided by telecom companies will no longer support FX payments for online transactions.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s natural gas imports from Israel have dropped 19% to 650 million cfd on Monday after Chevron Corp. was instructed by Israeli energy ministry to shut down the Tamar natural gas field.<br/><br/>The Egyptian parliament’s Transport Committee approved a draft bill allowing Egypt’s Transport Ministry to hand AD Ports a USD200 million 30-year concession to build, manage, operate, and maintain a multipurpose terminal at the Red Sea port of Safaga.<br/><br/>Egypt&apos;s wheat imports jumped by c. 30% during 9M2023, reaching 8.34 million tons, compared to 6.43 million tons in the same period of the previous year.<br/><br/>Trade deficit declined during July 2023 to USD2.93 billion, compared to USD3.82 billion for the same month of the previous year, a decrease of 23.2% YoY, mainly due to a drop in imports by 17% YoY to USD6 billion.<br/><br/>Officials from Egypt and Turkey’s central banks will meet next week to discuss using local currencies in bilateral trade.<br/><br/>Maersk and the government are in the final stages of agreeing on the value of the 51% stake of the 545-MW Zafarana wind farm.<br/><br/>The Ministry of Transportation is negotiating with Siemens on the local manufacturing of 14 railcars of freight shipping.<br/><br/>The government announced a new initiative for the food and beverage sector in which goods will be sold at a discount ranging from 10%-25%. These goods include rice, sugar, dairy products, live and processed poultry, and other grains. <br/><br/><b>OLFI</b> announced yesterday that they will take part in the initiative by applying a 10-15% discount on all their products.<br/><br/><b>JUFO</b> is also expected to take part in the initiative. However, the dedicated volumes and discount rates are not disclosed yet, with expectations to match OLFI&apos;s but on specific products and not their whole product range. <br/><br/><b>POUL</b> does not expect to implement any discounts on the live bird segments; however, a slight discount might be implemented on Koki&apos;s products with a specific volume. <br/><br/>It is not clear how the initiative will affect <b>SUGR</b>; however, we believe the effect will take place on the companies to which they supply and not directly on SUGR. <br/><br/>The duration of the initiative and the dedicated volumes from companies to it will play an important factor on the effect on their profitability. F&amp;B players have been witnessing a shrinkage in volumes and margins since the beginning of 2023 and were mainly supported by their rising prices. The discounts implemented are expected to partially offset the previous waves of prices increase and pressure margins amid rising raw materials costs. These discounts are expected to be in return for making foreign currency more available and no ports or customs delay, which might reduce costs slightly if implemented.<br/><br/>More banks in Egypt have stopped the use of EGP debit cards outside the country. <br/><br/>Orascom Pyramids Entertainment, <b>OIH</b>’s subsidiary, is going to launch Hadbet El Haram project by 1Q24, with an expected investment of EGP1 billion. <br/> <br/><b>ALCN</b> (FV: EGP30.58, EW) released FY22/23 financial results:<br/>•Net profit recorded EGP1.2 billion (+57.0% YoY, -14.3% QoQ) in 4Q22/23. The sequential decline is attributed to the strong base effect of the EGP222 million FX gain in 3Q22/23, while the annual increase in bottom-line came backed by the trickling down from high revenues and high interest income. <br/>•On annual basis, bottom-line recorded EGP4.4 billion in FY22/23 (+116.4% YoY). driven by an increase in EGP-denominated revenue per container and USD-denominated revenue per container and number of containers. <br/>•We upgrade our FV to EGP30.58/share, maintaining our EW recommendation.<br/> • ALCN is trading at FY23/24f P/E of 7.7x</p><p><b>TAQA</b> and Raya Holding subsidiary Aman have finished setting up their fintech company Aman Taqa Electronic Payments.<br/> <br/> <b>ACAMD</b> Board approved purchasing treasu</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s natural gas imports from Israel have dropped 19% to 650 million cfd on Monday after Chevron Corp. was instructed by Israeli energy ministry to shut down the Tamar natural gas field.<br/><br/>The Egyptian parliament’s Transport Committee approved a draft bill allowing Egypt’s Transport Ministry to hand AD Ports a USD200 million 30-year concession to build, manage, operate, and maintain a multipurpose terminal at the Red Sea port of Safaga.<br/><br/>Egypt&apos;s wheat imports jumped by c. 30% during 9M2023, reaching 8.34 million tons, compared to 6.43 million tons in the same period of the previous year.<br/><br/>Trade deficit declined during July 2023 to USD2.93 billion, compared to USD3.82 billion for the same month of the previous year, a decrease of 23.2% YoY, mainly due to a drop in imports by 17% YoY to USD6 billion.<br/><br/>Officials from Egypt and Turkey’s central banks will meet next week to discuss using local currencies in bilateral trade.<br/><br/>Maersk and the government are in the final stages of agreeing on the value of the 51% stake of the 545-MW Zafarana wind farm.<br/><br/>The Ministry of Transportation is negotiating with Siemens on the local manufacturing of 14 railcars of freight shipping.<br/><br/>The government announced a new initiative for the food and beverage sector in which goods will be sold at a discount ranging from 10%-25%. These goods include rice, sugar, dairy products, live and processed poultry, and other grains. <br/><br/><b>OLFI</b> announced yesterday that they will take part in the initiative by applying a 10-15% discount on all their products.<br/><br/><b>JUFO</b> is also expected to take part in the initiative. However, the dedicated volumes and discount rates are not disclosed yet, with expectations to match OLFI&apos;s but on specific products and not their whole product range. <br/><br/><b>POUL</b> does not expect to implement any discounts on the live bird segments; however, a slight discount might be implemented on Koki&apos;s products with a specific volume. <br/><br/>It is not clear how the initiative will affect <b>SUGR</b>; however, we believe the effect will take place on the companies to which they supply and not directly on SUGR. <br/><br/>The duration of the initiative and the dedicated volumes from companies to it will play an important factor on the effect on their profitability. F&amp;B players have been witnessing a shrinkage in volumes and margins since the beginning of 2023 and were mainly supported by their rising prices. The discounts implemented are expected to partially offset the previous waves of prices increase and pressure margins amid rising raw materials costs. These discounts are expected to be in return for making foreign currency more available and no ports or customs delay, which might reduce costs slightly if implemented.<br/><br/>More banks in Egypt have stopped the use of EGP debit cards outside the country. <br/><br/>Orascom Pyramids Entertainment, <b>OIH</b>’s subsidiary, is going to launch Hadbet El Haram project by 1Q24, with an expected investment of EGP1 billion. <br/> <br/><b>ALCN</b> (FV: EGP30.58, EW) released FY22/23 financial results:<br/>•Net profit recorded EGP1.2 billion (+57.0% YoY, -14.3% QoQ) in 4Q22/23. The sequential decline is attributed to the strong base effect of the EGP222 million FX gain in 3Q22/23, while the annual increase in bottom-line came backed by the trickling down from high revenues and high interest income. <br/>•On annual basis, bottom-line recorded EGP4.4 billion in FY22/23 (+116.4% YoY). driven by an increase in EGP-denominated revenue per container and USD-denominated revenue per container and number of containers. <br/>•We upgrade our FV to EGP30.58/share, maintaining our EW recommendation.<br/> • ALCN is trading at FY23/24f P/E of 7.7x</p><p><b>TAQA</b> and Raya Holding subsidiary Aman have finished setting up their fintech company Aman Taqa Electronic Payments.<br/> <br/> <b>ACAMD</b> Board approved purchasing treasu</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government is set to announce measures to curb food price inflation today. House committees signed off on key bills: the second round of the expat car import scheme, the decision to allow Abu Dhabi Ports to develop Safaga Port, and the cut to income tax proposed by the President last month.  New rules announced by the Financial Regulatory Authority are making it easier for EGX-listed companies to perform share buybacks on the open market; changes include removing the requirement to n...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government is set to announce measures to curb food price inflation today.</p><p>House committees signed off on key bills: the second round of the expat car import scheme, the decision to allow Abu Dhabi Ports to develop Safaga Port, and the cut to income tax proposed by the President last month. </p><p>New rules announced by the Financial Regulatory Authority are making it easier for EGX-listed companies to perform share buybacks on the open market; changes include removing the requirement to notify the FRA three days in advance and allowing treasury stock trading on the open market instead of the special operations market (OPR).</p><p><b>COMI</b> will no longer allow clients to make FX-denominated purchases or withdrawals using debit cards linked to EGP accounts.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> has partnered with Italian financial services firm CRIF for unspecified cooperation in Egypt and the MENA region. BTFH will work with the firm to offer credit rating services, ESG scoring, and business information services.  </p><p>Customers of Turkish luxury department chain Beymen will be able to use <b>ValU</b>’s payments services under a partnership agreement signed by the two companies.</p><p>Islamic financial sector experts highlight that the demand on Islamic financing products has increased significantly over the last couple of years driven by the introduction of new products and increased global demand. </p><p><b>EFID</b> announced in a release yesterday the start of operations at its subsidiary, Edita Frozen Food Industries, with the launch of its newest brand, Molto Forni. </p><p><b>AXPH</b> is to distribute cash dividends of EGP13.0/share, implying DY of 9.1% and payout ratio of 52%.</p><p><b>ADCI</b> is to distribute cash dividends of EGP4.5/share, implying DY of 7.5% and payout ratio of 32.6%.</p><p><b>ZMID</b> is holding an auction on 25 October 2023 to sell seven industrial land plots ranging in size from 1,300 sqm to 1,630 sqm in Zahraa El Maadi.</p><p>AD Ports Group announced the signing of a concession agreement to develop, manage, and operate a multi-purpose port in Safaga in Egypt, in addition to signing two 15-year agreements, an MoU, and three Head of Terms (HoT) concerning ports located in Egypt’s Red Sea region and the Mediterranean Sea, enabling a major expansion of the Group’s activities into Egypt. </p><p>A contract was signed between the Red Sea Ports Authority and the alliance of <b>CSAG</b> and the Suez Automated Shipping and Unloading Company to manage and operate two cargo storage yards in Safaga Port, with 80% of net revenues going to the General Authority for Red Sea Ports and 20% to the alliance, distributed as follows: 70% to CSAG and 30% to Suez Automated Shipping and Unloading Company.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b> </p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 84.6 | <em>-11.3%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 391 | <em>-11.9%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 440 | 4.1%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,070 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 968 | 0.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 363 | 1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,205 | -5.4%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,970 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 139 | <em>-13.5%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,400 | <em>5.0%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government is set to announce measures to curb food price inflation today.</p><p>House committees signed off on key bills: the second round of the expat car import scheme, the decision to allow Abu Dhabi Ports to develop Safaga Port, and the cut to income tax proposed by the President last month. </p><p>New rules announced by the Financial Regulatory Authority are making it easier for EGX-listed companies to perform share buybacks on the open market; changes include removing the requirement to notify the FRA three days in advance and allowing treasury stock trading on the open market instead of the special operations market (OPR).</p><p><b>COMI</b> will no longer allow clients to make FX-denominated purchases or withdrawals using debit cards linked to EGP accounts.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> has partnered with Italian financial services firm CRIF for unspecified cooperation in Egypt and the MENA region. BTFH will work with the firm to offer credit rating services, ESG scoring, and business information services.  </p><p>Customers of Turkish luxury department chain Beymen will be able to use <b>ValU</b>’s payments services under a partnership agreement signed by the two companies.</p><p>Islamic financial sector experts highlight that the demand on Islamic financing products has increased significantly over the last couple of years driven by the introduction of new products and increased global demand. </p><p><b>EFID</b> announced in a release yesterday the start of operations at its subsidiary, Edita Frozen Food Industries, with the launch of its newest brand, Molto Forni. </p><p><b>AXPH</b> is to distribute cash dividends of EGP13.0/share, implying DY of 9.1% and payout ratio of 52%.</p><p><b>ADCI</b> is to distribute cash dividends of EGP4.5/share, implying DY of 7.5% and payout ratio of 32.6%.</p><p><b>ZMID</b> is holding an auction on 25 October 2023 to sell seven industrial land plots ranging in size from 1,300 sqm to 1,630 sqm in Zahraa El Maadi.</p><p>AD Ports Group announced the signing of a concession agreement to develop, manage, and operate a multi-purpose port in Safaga in Egypt, in addition to signing two 15-year agreements, an MoU, and three Head of Terms (HoT) concerning ports located in Egypt’s Red Sea region and the Mediterranean Sea, enabling a major expansion of the Group’s activities into Egypt. </p><p>A contract was signed between the Red Sea Ports Authority and the alliance of <b>CSAG</b> and the Suez Automated Shipping and Unloading Company to manage and operate two cargo storage yards in Safaga Port, with 80% of net revenues going to the General Authority for Red Sea Ports and 20% to the alliance, distributed as follows: 70% to CSAG and 30% to Suez Automated Shipping and Unloading Company.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b> </p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 84.6 | <em>-11.3%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 391 | <em>-11.9%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 440 | 4.1%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,070 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 968 | 0.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 363 | 1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,205 | -5.4%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,970 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 139 | <em>-13.5%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,400 | <em>5.0%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pitch: We published this morning our earnings expectations for companies under coverage in 3Q23/FY23. CBE released balance of payments data for FY2022/23.  Moody’s downgraded Egypt’s credit rating from B3 to Caa1, changing the outlook from negative to stable. Egypt needs to move forward with another currency devaluation or it will “bleed” reserves, IMF Managing Director said. CAPMAS is expected to release inflation data for September on Tuesday, 10 October. We expect urban annual inflati...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Pitch: </b>We published this morning our earnings expectations for companies under coverage in 3Q23/FY23.</p><p>CBE released balance of payments data for FY2022/23. </p><p>Moody’s downgraded Egypt’s credit rating from B3 to Caa1, changing the outlook from negative to stable.</p><p>Egypt needs to move forward with another currency devaluation or it will “bleed” reserves, IMF Managing Director said.</p><p>CAPMAS is expected to release inflation data for September on Tuesday, 10 October. We expect urban annual inflation to approach 39% YoY as food items continue to surge in September.</p><p>Egypt’s net international reserves increased by USD42 million in September, recording USD34.97 billion, on higher level of foreign currencies.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s CDS rates rose only marginally during last Friday&apos;s trading, according to local press, with 5-year CDS rate recording 17.47% compared to 17.15%, despite Moody&apos;s downgrading Egypt&apos;s credit rating agency.</p><p>The World Bank has revised up its estimate for Egypt’s real GDP growth in FY2022/23 to 4.2% from 4%, but downgraded the country’s growth forecast for FY2023/24 to 3.7% percent from 4%.</p><p>The Minister of Petroleum expects Egypt’s imports of Israeli gas for export to rise by 30% during the coming period.</p><p>The Minister of Petroleum will finalize ADQ&apos;s acquisition of 25-30% of Elab, EDC, and Ethydco with a total value of USD800 million before the end of the year.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) AGM approved the National Organization for Social Insurance’s offer to buy HELI’s 7.1 million sqm Heliopark land plot for EGP15.0 billion to be paid as a lumpsum at contract signing, out of which around EGP2.0 billion will be deducted to increase building heights and convert hanging electricity cables to underground cables.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP4.35, OW) achieved impressive 3Q23 sales of EGP15.3 billion, up 124.0% y/y and 19.0% q/q, bringing 9M23 sales to EGP35.0 billion, up 99.6% y/y. <em>PHDC’s strong 9M23 sales performance is already higher than our FY23 sales forecast of EGP31.7 billion assumed in our EGP4.35/share valuation.</em></p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP4.35, OW) is partnering with Hassam Allam Properties to develop 440 feddans on the North Coast in the Ras El Hekma area, with an expected combined investment cost of EGP120.0 billion, according to local media.</p><p>The Administrative Capital for Urban Development intends to appoint a global financial advisor to offer a 5-10% stake on the EGX in 1H24.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP53.58, OW) Board of Directors proposed a cash dividend distribution of EGP1.00/share for FY22/23, implying a dividend yield of 2.3%. </p><p><b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP53.58, OW) reported FY22/23 and 4Q22/23 full financial results recording a net loss of EGP225.4 million during the quarter, down from positive earnings of EGP812.8 million in 4Q21/22 and EGP2.2 billion in 3Q22/23, bringing FY22/23 bottom-line to EGP3.7 billion (+48% YoY). <em>EGAL is currently trading at FY23/24e P/E of 6.8x and EV/EBITDA of 5.2x. </em></p><p><b>ISPH</b> seeks to transfer ownership of Al-Shorouk Hospital, which it acquired last year, to its investment arm AIM before the end of this year.</p><p>The founder of <b>ISPH</b>, the Abdel-Gawad family, is reported innocent from the complaint filed against them by the Illegal Gains Agency, and the ban on their funds has been lifted.</p><p>The preliminary value of MoF’s 20% stake in Alex Bank amounts to USD150-175 million, according to local sources.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> will increase its Minya-based microfinance subsidiary Cash’s capital base to reach EGP500 million.</p><p>Egypt signed a framework agreement on Wednesday with Maersk’s new green methanol company C2X to produce the green fuel in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. </p><p>Egypt is in negotiations with three international companies to manufacture mobile phones locally. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Pitch: </b>We published this morning our earnings expectations for companies under coverage in 3Q23/FY23.</p><p>CBE released balance of payments data for FY2022/23. </p><p>Moody’s downgraded Egypt’s credit rating from B3 to Caa1, changing the outlook from negative to stable.</p><p>Egypt needs to move forward with another currency devaluation or it will “bleed” reserves, IMF Managing Director said.</p><p>CAPMAS is expected to release inflation data for September on Tuesday, 10 October. We expect urban annual inflation to approach 39% YoY as food items continue to surge in September.</p><p>Egypt’s net international reserves increased by USD42 million in September, recording USD34.97 billion, on higher level of foreign currencies.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s CDS rates rose only marginally during last Friday&apos;s trading, according to local press, with 5-year CDS rate recording 17.47% compared to 17.15%, despite Moody&apos;s downgrading Egypt&apos;s credit rating agency.</p><p>The World Bank has revised up its estimate for Egypt’s real GDP growth in FY2022/23 to 4.2% from 4%, but downgraded the country’s growth forecast for FY2023/24 to 3.7% percent from 4%.</p><p>The Minister of Petroleum expects Egypt’s imports of Israeli gas for export to rise by 30% during the coming period.</p><p>The Minister of Petroleum will finalize ADQ&apos;s acquisition of 25-30% of Elab, EDC, and Ethydco with a total value of USD800 million before the end of the year.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) AGM approved the National Organization for Social Insurance’s offer to buy HELI’s 7.1 million sqm Heliopark land plot for EGP15.0 billion to be paid as a lumpsum at contract signing, out of which around EGP2.0 billion will be deducted to increase building heights and convert hanging electricity cables to underground cables.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP4.35, OW) achieved impressive 3Q23 sales of EGP15.3 billion, up 124.0% y/y and 19.0% q/q, bringing 9M23 sales to EGP35.0 billion, up 99.6% y/y. <em>PHDC’s strong 9M23 sales performance is already higher than our FY23 sales forecast of EGP31.7 billion assumed in our EGP4.35/share valuation.</em></p><p><b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP4.35, OW) is partnering with Hassam Allam Properties to develop 440 feddans on the North Coast in the Ras El Hekma area, with an expected combined investment cost of EGP120.0 billion, according to local media.</p><p>The Administrative Capital for Urban Development intends to appoint a global financial advisor to offer a 5-10% stake on the EGX in 1H24.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP53.58, OW) Board of Directors proposed a cash dividend distribution of EGP1.00/share for FY22/23, implying a dividend yield of 2.3%. </p><p><b>EGAL</b> (FV: EGP53.58, OW) reported FY22/23 and 4Q22/23 full financial results recording a net loss of EGP225.4 million during the quarter, down from positive earnings of EGP812.8 million in 4Q21/22 and EGP2.2 billion in 3Q22/23, bringing FY22/23 bottom-line to EGP3.7 billion (+48% YoY). <em>EGAL is currently trading at FY23/24e P/E of 6.8x and EV/EBITDA of 5.2x. </em></p><p><b>ISPH</b> seeks to transfer ownership of Al-Shorouk Hospital, which it acquired last year, to its investment arm AIM before the end of this year.</p><p>The founder of <b>ISPH</b>, the Abdel-Gawad family, is reported innocent from the complaint filed against them by the Illegal Gains Agency, and the ban on their funds has been lifted.</p><p>The preliminary value of MoF’s 20% stake in Alex Bank amounts to USD150-175 million, according to local sources.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> will increase its Minya-based microfinance subsidiary Cash’s capital base to reach EGP500 million.</p><p>Egypt signed a framework agreement on Wednesday with Maersk’s new green methanol company C2X to produce the green fuel in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. </p><p>Egypt is in negotiations with three international companies to manufacture mobile phones locally. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Morgan Stanley has downgraded Egypt's Sovereign credit from "neutral" to "dislike" on concerns about financing gap and high uncertainty.  The House Budget Committee will discuss two draft bills that would raise the income tax exemption threshold and double exceptional stimulus payments to public-sector workers and pensioners. The changes were among a list of measures announced by President El Sisi last month to alleviate the impact of the economic crisis on vulnerable households.  The EGX is ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Morgan Stanley has downgraded Egypt&apos;s Sovereign credit from &quot;neutral&quot; to &quot;dislike&quot; on concerns about financing gap and high uncertainty.<br/><br/>The House Budget Committee will discuss two draft bills that would raise the income tax exemption threshold and double exceptional stimulus payments to public-sector workers and pensioners. The changes were among a list of measures announced by President El Sisi last month to alleviate the impact of the economic crisis on vulnerable households.<br/><br/>The EGX is in the process of completing procedures with financial regulators and brokerage companies to launch a derivatives market during 2024.<br/><br/>The Ministry of Finance intends to issue EGP-denominated Sukuk before the end of the current fiscal year to finance national projects. The value will be determined after assessing the intended projects.<br/><br/>The government is looking to sell 10-15% of its 22% stake in state-owned thermoplastic producer Egyptian Propylene and Polypropylene (EPP) to a foreign investor<br/><br/>PHDC (FV: EGP4.35, OW) acquired the 374 feddan land plot directly adjacent to the company&apos;s flagship district, Palm Hills October. The project will include residential units, commercial space, an extension to Palm Hills Sporting Club, and a hotel, with expected sales proceeds estimated at EGP85.0 billion. This is positive news given that the land plot is located next to mature projects which we expect could dictate a premium in selling prices.<br/><br/>OIH has finalized the sale of its subsidiaries, the real estate assets in Brazil, for a total of BRL90 million (approximately USD17.88 million). The company plans to utilize the proceeds in financing the company&apos;s investments in the tourism development and renewable energy sectors.<br/><br/>The Social Housing and Real Estate Support Fund and QNBA signed a cooperation protocol to provide mortgage financing to low- and middle-income citizens. <br/><br/>Banque Misr is to launch an ESG green index fund in 1Q24 based on S&amp;P’s sustainability index.<br/><br/>The government imposed a temporary ban on sales of sugar to traders by both private and state-owned companies. The decision was made as a way to curb soaring sugar prices. The Madbouly government will meet with sugar-packing companies and traders later today to negotiate new terms and requirements for trading of the commodity.<br/><br/>Accor Hotels is negotiating with the Ministry of Housing to acquire the rights to operate and manage three new hotels in different regions in Egypt during the coming years.<br/><br/>CSAG BoD approved increasing capital by EGP100 million to reach EGP300 million through issuing one share for every two original shares held.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Morgan Stanley has downgraded Egypt&apos;s Sovereign credit from &quot;neutral&quot; to &quot;dislike&quot; on concerns about financing gap and high uncertainty.<br/><br/>The House Budget Committee will discuss two draft bills that would raise the income tax exemption threshold and double exceptional stimulus payments to public-sector workers and pensioners. The changes were among a list of measures announced by President El Sisi last month to alleviate the impact of the economic crisis on vulnerable households.<br/><br/>The EGX is in the process of completing procedures with financial regulators and brokerage companies to launch a derivatives market during 2024.<br/><br/>The Ministry of Finance intends to issue EGP-denominated Sukuk before the end of the current fiscal year to finance national projects. The value will be determined after assessing the intended projects.<br/><br/>The government is looking to sell 10-15% of its 22% stake in state-owned thermoplastic producer Egyptian Propylene and Polypropylene (EPP) to a foreign investor<br/><br/>PHDC (FV: EGP4.35, OW) acquired the 374 feddan land plot directly adjacent to the company&apos;s flagship district, Palm Hills October. The project will include residential units, commercial space, an extension to Palm Hills Sporting Club, and a hotel, with expected sales proceeds estimated at EGP85.0 billion. This is positive news given that the land plot is located next to mature projects which we expect could dictate a premium in selling prices.<br/><br/>OIH has finalized the sale of its subsidiaries, the real estate assets in Brazil, for a total of BRL90 million (approximately USD17.88 million). The company plans to utilize the proceeds in financing the company&apos;s investments in the tourism development and renewable energy sectors.<br/><br/>The Social Housing and Real Estate Support Fund and QNBA signed a cooperation protocol to provide mortgage financing to low- and middle-income citizens. <br/><br/>Banque Misr is to launch an ESG green index fund in 1Q24 based on S&amp;P’s sustainability index.<br/><br/>The government imposed a temporary ban on sales of sugar to traders by both private and state-owned companies. The decision was made as a way to curb soaring sugar prices. The Madbouly government will meet with sugar-packing companies and traders later today to negotiate new terms and requirements for trading of the commodity.<br/><br/>Accor Hotels is negotiating with the Ministry of Housing to acquire the rights to operate and manage three new hotels in different regions in Egypt during the coming years.<br/><br/>CSAG BoD approved increasing capital by EGP100 million to reach EGP300 million through issuing one share for every two original shares held.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government plans to implement some structural reforms in FY2023/24, including amending law no.3/2005 regulating M&amp;As, announcing the tax policy for the next five years, and preparing a unified vision for start-ups, preventing conflict of jurisdictions between different entities.</p><p>Egypt will likely have to spend USD29.2 billion on debt repayments in 2024, USD10 billion higher than our estimated bill in 2023 at USD19.3 billion.</p><p>GAFI could start to issue silver licenses for local startups in 4Q2023 to help ease administrative hurdles. </p><p>OPEC+ ministerial panel will meet on 4 October, with no policy tweaks or recommendations expected.</p><p>Local importers are calling for tighter and wider-ranging restrictions on food export bans following the Trade Ministry’s three-month ban on the export of onions going into effect.</p><p>In a meeting between SCzone and local and international energy companies already operating in the country, 24 Japanese companies showed interest in investing in the zone, promoting investments in green fuels and renewable energy.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> (FV: EGP60.60, EW) approved in its latest OGM the dividends distribution of EGP7.00 for FY22/23, to be distributed on three installments: EGP2.00 on 26 October 2023, EGP3.00 on 28 December 2023, and EGP2.00 on 31 January 2024. However, this last distribution depends on the cash position of the company then. It is noteworthy that dividend yield for FY22/23 amounts to 10.4% and payout ratio to 72.2%. </p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s consumer finance arm ValU has announced plans to launch in Jordan early 2024. ValU has excluded Saudi Arabia from its regional expansion plans due to market conditions and doubts over profitability.</p><p><b>ADIB</b>’s micro-finance arm, Arzak, has received the FRA’s approval to issue its first products, Murabha and Musharka.</p><p><b>EAST</b> (FV: EGP24.72, OW) decided that its previously announced dividends of EGP3.75 will be distributed over two tranches. The first tranche will be distributed on 28 October 2023 consisting of EGP2.00, while the second tranche consists of EGP1.75 to be distributed by December 2023. That entails a FY22/23 DPO of 109% (from the standalone earnings) and a DY of 16%.</p><p><b>EFID</b> secured a USD45 million loan from IFC to finance growth locally and regionally. The facility will have a tenor of eight years with a two-year grace period.</p><p><b>ORWE</b> (FV: EGP18.50, OW) BoD approved selling the company’s stake in National Bank of Kuwait Egypt of 0.7%, and focus on activities related to the core business and divesting non-core investments.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt is preparing to list state-owned Midar (El Mostakbal Urban Development) on the EGX in 1H24. Midar is also reportedly negotiating to sell land to GCC investors, according to local media.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b> </p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 95.3 | <em>2.2%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 443 | <em>4.2%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 423 | -1.7%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,070 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 968 | 2.1%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 359 | 1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,331 | 5.9%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,970 | <em>-0.8%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 160 | <em>0.1%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,400 | <em>5.0%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government plans to implement some structural reforms in FY2023/24, including amending law no.3/2005 regulating M&amp;As, announcing the tax policy for the next five years, and preparing a unified vision for start-ups, preventing conflict of jurisdictions between different entities.</p><p>Egypt will likely have to spend USD29.2 billion on debt repayments in 2024, USD10 billion higher than our estimated bill in 2023 at USD19.3 billion.</p><p>GAFI could start to issue silver licenses for local startups in 4Q2023 to help ease administrative hurdles. </p><p>OPEC+ ministerial panel will meet on 4 October, with no policy tweaks or recommendations expected.</p><p>Local importers are calling for tighter and wider-ranging restrictions on food export bans following the Trade Ministry’s three-month ban on the export of onions going into effect.</p><p>In a meeting between SCzone and local and international energy companies already operating in the country, 24 Japanese companies showed interest in investing in the zone, promoting investments in green fuels and renewable energy.</p><p><b>ABUK</b> (FV: EGP60.60, EW) approved in its latest OGM the dividends distribution of EGP7.00 for FY22/23, to be distributed on three installments: EGP2.00 on 26 October 2023, EGP3.00 on 28 December 2023, and EGP2.00 on 31 January 2024. However, this last distribution depends on the cash position of the company then. It is noteworthy that dividend yield for FY22/23 amounts to 10.4% and payout ratio to 72.2%. </p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s consumer finance arm ValU has announced plans to launch in Jordan early 2024. ValU has excluded Saudi Arabia from its regional expansion plans due to market conditions and doubts over profitability.</p><p><b>ADIB</b>’s micro-finance arm, Arzak, has received the FRA’s approval to issue its first products, Murabha and Musharka.</p><p><b>EAST</b> (FV: EGP24.72, OW) decided that its previously announced dividends of EGP3.75 will be distributed over two tranches. The first tranche will be distributed on 28 October 2023 consisting of EGP2.00, while the second tranche consists of EGP1.75 to be distributed by December 2023. That entails a FY22/23 DPO of 109% (from the standalone earnings) and a DY of 16%.</p><p><b>EFID</b> secured a USD45 million loan from IFC to finance growth locally and regionally. The facility will have a tenor of eight years with a two-year grace period.</p><p><b>ORWE</b> (FV: EGP18.50, OW) BoD approved selling the company’s stake in National Bank of Kuwait Egypt of 0.7%, and focus on activities related to the core business and divesting non-core investments.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt is preparing to list state-owned Midar (El Mostakbal Urban Development) on the EGX in 1H24. Midar is also reportedly negotiating to sell land to GCC investors, according to local media.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b> </p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 95.3 | <em>2.2%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 443 | <em>4.2%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 423 | -1.7%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,070 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 968 | 2.1%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 359 | 1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,331 | 5.9%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,970 | <em>-0.8%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 160 | <em>0.1%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,400 | <em>5.0%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The central banks of the United Arab Emirates and Egypt agreed Thursday to a currency exchange deal.  The Egyptian and Chinese central banks discussed a potential swap line during talks in Beijing last week, the CBE said Wednesday. Global index provider FTSE Russell said on Thursday it will add Pakistan and Egypt to watch lists for possible demotion in its equity index suites.  The President announced that Suez Canal revenues stand currently at USD10 billion and are expected to exce...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The central banks of the United Arab Emirates and Egypt agreed Thursday to a currency exchange deal. </p><p>The Egyptian and Chinese central banks discussed a potential swap line during talks in Beijing last week, the CBE said Wednesday.</p><p>Global index provider FTSE Russell said on Thursday it will add Pakistan and Egypt to watch lists for possible demotion in its equity index suites. </p><p>The President announced that Suez Canal revenues stand currently at USD10 billion and are expected to exceed USD10.5 billion by the end of 2023.</p><p>The budget deficit is expected to widen to 6.9% of GDP in the current fiscal year before narrowing to 4.7% by FY27/28, Finance Minister said.</p><p>GAFI&apos;s CEO said on Saturday that FDI inflows climbed 10% YoY in FY22/23. </p><p>GAFI plans to apply tax incentives for new projects starting November.</p><p>GAFI is reducing the time needed for good customs release from 147 days to 14 days.</p><p>The Minister of Planning announced that Egypt targets an annual sustainable growth rate of 7-8%.</p><p>EBRD has cut its Egypt growth forecast for 2024 by 0.7% to 4.5%.</p><p>The government will end scheduled power cut starting 10 October, according to local press.</p><p>The Export-Import Bank of China is lending Egypt USD400 million to finance the third phase of the electric light rail train (LRT).</p><p>GASC has bought 170k tons of wheat in an international tender on Wednesday.</p><p>The Supply Ministry is working towards importing 200k tons of raw sugar in the coming months to maintain at least six months worth of supply in reserve.</p><p>Trial operations of the electricity connection between Egypt and Saudi Arabia will start by the end of May 2025.</p><p>We upgraded our FV to <b>SUGR</b> from a previous EGP45.0/share to EGP67.3/share with an Overweight recommendation. Our upgrade is mainly backed by the fast-paced rally in global sugar selling prices. SUGR’s financial performance is highly correlated to sugar prices and the exchange rate. <em>We expect a 2023 DPO of 50% and a DY of 13%. SUGR is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 6.8x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.9x.</em></p><p>The banking sector&apos;s net foreign assets deficit declined by USD360 million to reach USD25.9 billion last August.</p><p><b>MICH</b> OGM held on 26 September 2023 approved:</p><ul><li>Dividends distribution for FY22/23 with a DPS of EGP3.00/share. Dividend yield amounts to 9.3% and payout ratio is 40.36%. </li><li>Distribution of stock dividends with a ratio of 1:2 along with the cash dividends. </li><li>Approval of initiating a new company for chlorine granules production in cooperation with Egyptian Chemical Industries Holding Company and Cadence for Energy and Consultancy Company. </li></ul><p><b>Kima</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP7.48, EW) BoD issued a correction for FY22/23 results: top line new figure is EGP6.612 billion instead of the previously announced EGP6.611 billion. Net profit amended figure is EGP1.151 billion instead of EGP1.196 billion.</p><p>Oil output will likely remain unchanged amid an ongoing oil price rally when OPEC+ leaders meet on Wednesday. Brent crude closed at USD95.31/bbl last Friday. </p><p>Oil Minister announced a plan to drill 110 exploratory oil and gas wells by 2030, with investments amounting to USD4.8 billion.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> announced that Medusa Submarine Cable System (which will land in Port Said in 2025) will be connected to the Red Sea landing stations of Suez, Zafarana, and Ras Ghareb through Telecom Egypt’s extensive terrestrial crossing network.</p><p><b>SPMD</b> released 2Q23 consolidated financial results showing attributable net loss of EGP24.8 million compared to net loss of EGP36.1 million in 2Q22 and net loss of EGP24.2 million in 1Q23. Revenues came in at EGP14.1 million in 2Q23 (-15.0% YoY, -10.9% QoQ).</p><p>RCare Fund is eyeing a new healthcare investment opportunity in Egypt, according to local press. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The central banks of the United Arab Emirates and Egypt agreed Thursday to a currency exchange deal. </p><p>The Egyptian and Chinese central banks discussed a potential swap line during talks in Beijing last week, the CBE said Wednesday.</p><p>Global index provider FTSE Russell said on Thursday it will add Pakistan and Egypt to watch lists for possible demotion in its equity index suites. </p><p>The President announced that Suez Canal revenues stand currently at USD10 billion and are expected to exceed USD10.5 billion by the end of 2023.</p><p>The budget deficit is expected to widen to 6.9% of GDP in the current fiscal year before narrowing to 4.7% by FY27/28, Finance Minister said.</p><p>GAFI&apos;s CEO said on Saturday that FDI inflows climbed 10% YoY in FY22/23. </p><p>GAFI plans to apply tax incentives for new projects starting November.</p><p>GAFI is reducing the time needed for good customs release from 147 days to 14 days.</p><p>The Minister of Planning announced that Egypt targets an annual sustainable growth rate of 7-8%.</p><p>EBRD has cut its Egypt growth forecast for 2024 by 0.7% to 4.5%.</p><p>The government will end scheduled power cut starting 10 October, according to local press.</p><p>The Export-Import Bank of China is lending Egypt USD400 million to finance the third phase of the electric light rail train (LRT).</p><p>GASC has bought 170k tons of wheat in an international tender on Wednesday.</p><p>The Supply Ministry is working towards importing 200k tons of raw sugar in the coming months to maintain at least six months worth of supply in reserve.</p><p>Trial operations of the electricity connection between Egypt and Saudi Arabia will start by the end of May 2025.</p><p>We upgraded our FV to <b>SUGR</b> from a previous EGP45.0/share to EGP67.3/share with an Overweight recommendation. Our upgrade is mainly backed by the fast-paced rally in global sugar selling prices. SUGR’s financial performance is highly correlated to sugar prices and the exchange rate. <em>We expect a 2023 DPO of 50% and a DY of 13%. SUGR is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 6.8x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.9x.</em></p><p>The banking sector&apos;s net foreign assets deficit declined by USD360 million to reach USD25.9 billion last August.</p><p><b>MICH</b> OGM held on 26 September 2023 approved:</p><ul><li>Dividends distribution for FY22/23 with a DPS of EGP3.00/share. Dividend yield amounts to 9.3% and payout ratio is 40.36%. </li><li>Distribution of stock dividends with a ratio of 1:2 along with the cash dividends. </li><li>Approval of initiating a new company for chlorine granules production in cooperation with Egyptian Chemical Industries Holding Company and Cadence for Energy and Consultancy Company. </li></ul><p><b>Kima</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP7.48, EW) BoD issued a correction for FY22/23 results: top line new figure is EGP6.612 billion instead of the previously announced EGP6.611 billion. Net profit amended figure is EGP1.151 billion instead of EGP1.196 billion.</p><p>Oil output will likely remain unchanged amid an ongoing oil price rally when OPEC+ leaders meet on Wednesday. Brent crude closed at USD95.31/bbl last Friday. </p><p>Oil Minister announced a plan to drill 110 exploratory oil and gas wells by 2030, with investments amounting to USD4.8 billion.</p><p><b>ETEL</b> announced that Medusa Submarine Cable System (which will land in Port Said in 2025) will be connected to the Red Sea landing stations of Suez, Zafarana, and Ras Ghareb through Telecom Egypt’s extensive terrestrial crossing network.</p><p><b>SPMD</b> released 2Q23 consolidated financial results showing attributable net loss of EGP24.8 million compared to net loss of EGP36.1 million in 2Q22 and net loss of EGP24.2 million in 1Q23. Revenues came in at EGP14.1 million in 2Q23 (-15.0% YoY, -10.9% QoQ).</p><p>RCare Fund is eyeing a new healthcare investment opportunity in Egypt, according to local press. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*  A number of recent agreements with Gulf and local investors had a positive response from the IMF. Egypt has bought new hedging contracts to protect itself from rising oil prices, Finance Minister said. The derivatives will remain in place until the end of the current fiscal year in June. Press said that contracts lock in crude purchases at around USD 75-80 per barrel. Egypt gas production inched up by 1.8% MoM in July, recording 5 bcm. During 7M2023, production ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b><br/>A number of recent agreements with Gulf and local investors had a positive response from the IMF.</p><p>Egypt has bought new hedging contracts to protect itself from rising oil prices, Finance Minister said. The derivatives will remain in place until the end of the current fiscal year in June. Press said that contracts lock in crude purchases at around USD 75-80 per barrel.</p><p>Egypt gas production inched up by 1.8% MoM in July, recording 5 bcm. During 7M2023, production fell by 7.7% YoY to 35.5 bcm.</p><p>Foreign balance of T-bills fell in May to USD12.2 billion down from USD12.7 in April.</p><p>Egypt is reportedly in talks with the Russian government to purchase 1 mn tons of wheat for delivery this season.</p><p>Global trade contracted at its quickest rate since 2020 in July,  as volumes declined 3.2% YoY during the month, accelerating from June when trade fell 2.4%. Reasons include sharply higher interest rates across the world and higher inflation.</p><p>Four international oil and gas firms have received exploration blocks via the bid round launched by the state-owned Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company last year, the Oil Ministry said. The companies will be required to invest a minimum of USD281 million, along with a USD7.5 million signing fee in the exploration period. They will also need to drill at least 12 wells in each block.</p><p>MTIE’s BoD approved establishing a company in Saudi Arabia with a 100% ownership. The equity has not been determined yet.</p><p>Banque Misr is considering the listing of its Misr Real Estate Investment fund launched in 2022, which reached EGP360 mn at first close and has a target capital of EGP500 mn. Banque Misr is currently cooperating with the Sovereign Fund to support the listing of companies it owns shares in on the EGX as a part of the bank&apos;s strategy to exit its investments in some companies after the end of the investment period</p><p>The American company AmerisourceBergen is considering exiting UCP United Pharmacists within the coming period, amid the financial instability that UCP is facing.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*<br/></b><br/>A number of recent agreements with Gulf and local investors had a positive response from the IMF.</p><p>Egypt has bought new hedging contracts to protect itself from rising oil prices, Finance Minister said. The derivatives will remain in place until the end of the current fiscal year in June. Press said that contracts lock in crude purchases at around USD 75-80 per barrel.</p><p>Egypt gas production inched up by 1.8% MoM in July, recording 5 bcm. During 7M2023, production fell by 7.7% YoY to 35.5 bcm.</p><p>Foreign balance of T-bills fell in May to USD12.2 billion down from USD12.7 in April.</p><p>Egypt is reportedly in talks with the Russian government to purchase 1 mn tons of wheat for delivery this season.</p><p>Global trade contracted at its quickest rate since 2020 in July,  as volumes declined 3.2% YoY during the month, accelerating from June when trade fell 2.4%. Reasons include sharply higher interest rates across the world and higher inflation.</p><p>Four international oil and gas firms have received exploration blocks via the bid round launched by the state-owned Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company last year, the Oil Ministry said. The companies will be required to invest a minimum of USD281 million, along with a USD7.5 million signing fee in the exploration period. They will also need to drill at least 12 wells in each block.</p><p>MTIE’s BoD approved establishing a company in Saudi Arabia with a 100% ownership. The equity has not been determined yet.</p><p>Banque Misr is considering the listing of its Misr Real Estate Investment fund launched in 2022, which reached EGP360 mn at first close and has a target capital of EGP500 mn. Banque Misr is currently cooperating with the Sovereign Fund to support the listing of companies it owns shares in on the EGX as a part of the bank&apos;s strategy to exit its investments in some companies after the end of the investment period</p><p>The American company AmerisourceBergen is considering exiting UCP United Pharmacists within the coming period, amid the financial instability that UCP is facing.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The National Elections Authority (NEA) announced the timetable for the upcoming presidential election, confirming that the voting process will start as early as the first of December. Egypt seeks to increase the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) investments portfolio in Egypt to USD2.3 billion up from the current USD1.3 billion. The government, represented by the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, aims to decide on 45 new applications to obtain the golden licence to en...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The National Elections Authority (NEA) announced the timetable for the upcoming presidential election, confirming that the voting process will start as early as the first of December.</p><p>Egypt seeks to increase the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) investments portfolio in Egypt to USD2.3 billion up from the current USD1.3 billion.</p><p>The government, represented by the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, aims to decide on 45 new applications to obtain the golden licence to encourage investments in a number of targeted sectors.</p><p>Bloomberg’s USD spot index climbed 0.4% to hit its highest level since December. Since mid-July, the USD has climbed more than 6% against major currencies as markets react to the prospect of US interest rates remaining higher for longer.</p><p>We published this morning our update on Egypt&apos;s fertilizer sector. The sector is expected to witness a slowdown through 2024 after the exceptional achievements it reached between 2021 and 2023. However, fertilizer producers’ profitability is supported by the pound devaluation movements and the new expansion projects. MFPC is our top pick thanks to its privileged natural gas cost formula and the new projects it will undertake.</p><p>Our Fundamental Review includes the following:</p><p>• ABUK (FV: EGP60.60, EW)</p><p>•MFPC (FV:EGP250.67, EW)</p><p>• EGCH (FV: EGP7.48, EW)</p><p>• EFIC (FV: EGP55.59, EW)</p><p>For further details, please refer to our report published this morning.</p><p>The Petroleum Ministry launched an international bid round for gas and oil exploration in 23 new areas with the offer deadline set for February 25.</p><p>Kima denied receiving an offer from gulf investors to acquire a stake in the company.</p><p>We upgrade our FV for DSCW to EGP0.71/share from a previous EGP0.57/share and changed our recommendation to Overweight: </p><p>• The main driver for our update is the multiple waves of local currency depreciation, with another leg in the cards. Weak Egyptian pound supports the company’s top-line and margins as its export segment constitutes the majority of its sales at 55-60%. Margins are also supported as 50% of COGS are in EGP, with the difference giving margins a boost. </p><p>• DSCW is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 0.21x.</p><p>• For further details please refer to our note published earlier today.</p><p> Local private equity firm Ezdehar plans to purchase up to four of Alfa Market’s stores in Cairo to expand the presence of Zahran Market, one of its portfolio companies.</p><p>A consortium of ORAS (FV: EGP181.70, OW) and Metito, together with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company PJSC (ADNOC) and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), achieved the successful financial close in record time for a large-scale seawater treatment and water transportation project in Abu Dhabi, UAE.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport intends to pay compensation for price differences to contracting companies for the projects of its affiliated organizations, with a value of around EGP15 billion by the end of this year.</p><p>The government divested its investment in IRAX. Post the delisting, ESRS (FV: EGP54.60, OW) would own a 99.52% stake in IRAX.</p><p>Saudi Public Investment Fund intends to buy Arab African International Bank&apos;s 13.0% stake in PHDC (FV: EGP4.35, OW). </p><p>ORHD (FV: EGP20.38, OW) sold 15.5 million treasury shares for EGP155.5 million.</p><p>The FRA approved the establishment of Abu Dhabi Islamic Sukuk Company with issued and paid-up capital of EGP10 million, where ADIB - Egypt has a stake of 98%.</p><p>CNFN intends to issue securitization bonds worth EGP1.4 billion in a matter of days.</p><p>BTFH has completed the transfer of its ownership in Cash Microfinance Company in a deal worth EGP120 million.</p><p>CBE data showed an increase of 5.4% in the total banking sector loans from January to April 2023. Total deposits expanded by 1% over the same period.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The National Elections Authority (NEA) announced the timetable for the upcoming presidential election, confirming that the voting process will start as early as the first of December.</p><p>Egypt seeks to increase the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) investments portfolio in Egypt to USD2.3 billion up from the current USD1.3 billion.</p><p>The government, represented by the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, aims to decide on 45 new applications to obtain the golden licence to encourage investments in a number of targeted sectors.</p><p>Bloomberg’s USD spot index climbed 0.4% to hit its highest level since December. Since mid-July, the USD has climbed more than 6% against major currencies as markets react to the prospect of US interest rates remaining higher for longer.</p><p>We published this morning our update on Egypt&apos;s fertilizer sector. The sector is expected to witness a slowdown through 2024 after the exceptional achievements it reached between 2021 and 2023. However, fertilizer producers’ profitability is supported by the pound devaluation movements and the new expansion projects. MFPC is our top pick thanks to its privileged natural gas cost formula and the new projects it will undertake.</p><p>Our Fundamental Review includes the following:</p><p>• ABUK (FV: EGP60.60, EW)</p><p>•MFPC (FV:EGP250.67, EW)</p><p>• EGCH (FV: EGP7.48, EW)</p><p>• EFIC (FV: EGP55.59, EW)</p><p>For further details, please refer to our report published this morning.</p><p>The Petroleum Ministry launched an international bid round for gas and oil exploration in 23 new areas with the offer deadline set for February 25.</p><p>Kima denied receiving an offer from gulf investors to acquire a stake in the company.</p><p>We upgrade our FV for DSCW to EGP0.71/share from a previous EGP0.57/share and changed our recommendation to Overweight: </p><p>• The main driver for our update is the multiple waves of local currency depreciation, with another leg in the cards. Weak Egyptian pound supports the company’s top-line and margins as its export segment constitutes the majority of its sales at 55-60%. Margins are also supported as 50% of COGS are in EGP, with the difference giving margins a boost. </p><p>• DSCW is currently trading at a FY24 P/E of 0.21x.</p><p>• For further details please refer to our note published earlier today.</p><p> Local private equity firm Ezdehar plans to purchase up to four of Alfa Market’s stores in Cairo to expand the presence of Zahran Market, one of its portfolio companies.</p><p>A consortium of ORAS (FV: EGP181.70, OW) and Metito, together with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company PJSC (ADNOC) and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), achieved the successful financial close in record time for a large-scale seawater treatment and water transportation project in Abu Dhabi, UAE.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport intends to pay compensation for price differences to contracting companies for the projects of its affiliated organizations, with a value of around EGP15 billion by the end of this year.</p><p>The government divested its investment in IRAX. Post the delisting, ESRS (FV: EGP54.60, OW) would own a 99.52% stake in IRAX.</p><p>Saudi Public Investment Fund intends to buy Arab African International Bank&apos;s 13.0% stake in PHDC (FV: EGP4.35, OW). </p><p>ORHD (FV: EGP20.38, OW) sold 15.5 million treasury shares for EGP155.5 million.</p><p>The FRA approved the establishment of Abu Dhabi Islamic Sukuk Company with issued and paid-up capital of EGP10 million, where ADIB - Egypt has a stake of 98%.</p><p>CNFN intends to issue securitization bonds worth EGP1.4 billion in a matter of days.</p><p>BTFH has completed the transfer of its ownership in Cash Microfinance Company in a deal worth EGP120 million.</p><p>CBE data showed an increase of 5.4% in the total banking sector loans from January to April 2023. Total deposits expanded by 1% over the same period.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government aims to raise USD5 billion during October 2023 to June 2024 through divestment from Bank of Alexandria and Vodafone, among other divestment plans including electricity and water desalination plants. JP Morgan will review Egypt’s eligibility for its Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) series over the next three to six months, with the country’s sovereign bonds remaining in the index during the review period. The EGX began allowing investors to trade treasury bills in...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government aims to raise USD5 billion during October 2023 to June 2024 through divestment from Bank of Alexandria and Vodafone, among other divestment plans including electricity and water desalination plants.</p><p>JP Morgan will review Egypt’s eligibility for its Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) series over the next three to six months, with the country’s sovereign bonds remaining in the index during the review period.</p><p>The EGX began allowing investors to trade treasury bills in the secondary market in a bid to boost trading. Traders traded EGP33.9 billion worth of t-bills during the first session on the secondary market yesterday.</p><p>Government sources said that the volume of goods currently piled up in the ports amounts to about USD4.8 billion.</p><p>EBRD has made a EUR30 million commitment to Malta-based impact investor Mediterrania Capital Partners’ fourth fund, which will invest in mid-cap companies in Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia, as well as sub-Saharan Africa.</p><p>The Public Enterprises Ministry is in talks with aluminum manufacturer Aluminum Bahrain to build a factory in Safaga to produce bauxite, the raw material for aluminum, according to local press.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> is planning to build a USD1.9 billion plant in Safaga. The factory will have an annual production capacity of 300k tons, 70% of which will be exported, and will include a bauxite production unit to lower production costs, according to local press.</p><p>The Public Enterprises Ministry is also in talks with aluminum conglomerate Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) to establish a new aluminum plant outside of the Nagaa Hammadi aluminum complex, Abdel Ghani said.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) is studying developing 400 feddans at an investment cost of EGP4.0 billion.</p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP20.38, OW) Board approved selling 15.5 million treasury shares.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s Corp-Solutions closed an EGP1.01 billion securitized bond issuance last week. </p><p><b>SAUD</b> has invested EGP300 million in developing its IT infrastructure.</p><p><b>ADIB</b>’s micro-finance arm has received the FRA approval to issue its first shari’a compliant products, Murabaha and Musharaka.</p><p>Belcash, <b>BTFH</b>’s consumer finance arm, has rebranded to Seven as a part of the company’s broader efforts to revamp its NBFI offering.</p><p>Misr Digital Innovation Company, the first digital bank in Egypt, has received the digital license from the CBE and the approval of its main shareholder Banque Misr to raise its capital from EGP2.5 billion to EGP4 billion to provide liquidity that would enable the company to finance major companies. <br/><br/><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b> </p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 93.3 | <em>-0.7%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 426 | <em>-3.8%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 430 | -5.5%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,070 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 948 | 0.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 359 | 0.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,201 | 2.5%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,985 | <em>-1.5%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 160 | <em>-0.3%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,286 | <em>-2.0%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government aims to raise USD5 billion during October 2023 to June 2024 through divestment from Bank of Alexandria and Vodafone, among other divestment plans including electricity and water desalination plants.</p><p>JP Morgan will review Egypt’s eligibility for its Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) series over the next three to six months, with the country’s sovereign bonds remaining in the index during the review period.</p><p>The EGX began allowing investors to trade treasury bills in the secondary market in a bid to boost trading. Traders traded EGP33.9 billion worth of t-bills during the first session on the secondary market yesterday.</p><p>Government sources said that the volume of goods currently piled up in the ports amounts to about USD4.8 billion.</p><p>EBRD has made a EUR30 million commitment to Malta-based impact investor Mediterrania Capital Partners’ fourth fund, which will invest in mid-cap companies in Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia, as well as sub-Saharan Africa.</p><p>The Public Enterprises Ministry is in talks with aluminum manufacturer Aluminum Bahrain to build a factory in Safaga to produce bauxite, the raw material for aluminum, according to local press.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> is planning to build a USD1.9 billion plant in Safaga. The factory will have an annual production capacity of 300k tons, 70% of which will be exported, and will include a bauxite production unit to lower production costs, according to local press.</p><p>The Public Enterprises Ministry is also in talks with aluminum conglomerate Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) to establish a new aluminum plant outside of the Nagaa Hammadi aluminum complex, Abdel Ghani said.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP18.84, OW) is studying developing 400 feddans at an investment cost of EGP4.0 billion.</p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP20.38, OW) Board approved selling 15.5 million treasury shares.</p><p><b>HRHO</b>’s Corp-Solutions closed an EGP1.01 billion securitized bond issuance last week. </p><p><b>SAUD</b> has invested EGP300 million in developing its IT infrastructure.</p><p><b>ADIB</b>’s micro-finance arm has received the FRA approval to issue its first shari’a compliant products, Murabaha and Musharaka.</p><p>Belcash, <b>BTFH</b>’s consumer finance arm, has rebranded to Seven as a part of the company’s broader efforts to revamp its NBFI offering.</p><p>Misr Digital Innovation Company, the first digital bank in Egypt, has received the digital license from the CBE and the approval of its main shareholder Banque Misr to raise its capital from EGP2.5 billion to EGP4 billion to provide liquidity that would enable the company to finance major companies. <br/><br/><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b> </p><p> | <b> </b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 93.3 | <em>-0.7%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 426 | <em>-3.8%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 430 | -5.5%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,070 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 948 | 0.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 359 | 0.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,201 | 2.5%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,985 | <em>-1.5%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 160 | <em>-0.3%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,286 | <em>-2.0%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE decided to keep interest rates unchanged at 19.25% and 20.25% for overnight deposit and overnight lending rates, respectively, citing a slight decline in core inflation and a moderation of real GDP growth.</p><p>Egypt is in talks with an Abu Dhabi-based bank for a loan facility that would finance wheat purchases from Kazakhstan, as a cheap alternative to grain from Russia.</p><p>The Asian International Infrastructure Bank (AIIB) is holding its annual meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh on 25-26 September. AIIB&apos;s current investment portfolio in Egypt amounts to USD1.3 billion. The most important part of the portfolio is the Benban Solar Park project with anticipated investments in the pipeline total just over USD1 billion, mainly in infrastructure financing.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum has upped its investment forecast for the oil and gas sector to USD8.5-9 billion in FY2023/24 up from its previous estimate of USD7.7-8 billion.</p><p>The Trade Ministry will bring its three-month export ban on onions into effect on 1 October. </p><p>The USD index reached its highest level in six months, rising by more than 6% since its recent low in mid-July, as investors took a pessimistic view on interest rates in the wake of the Fed&apos;s indication that interest rates will need to stay higher for longer.</p><p>The CBE directed banks to repeal the subsidized interest rate on loans and facilities obtained by government economic authorities, as the CBE had been granting economic authorities loans at a subsidized interest of 5% for two years, which was objected to by an international agency.</p><p>The government intends to grant tax incentives and exemptions recently approved, including exemption from all types of taxes for up to 5 years, except for value-added tax, to investments worth more than USD500 million, especially in sectors that have an import gap.</p><p>Suez Canal revenues recorded USD888.6 million in August 2023, compared to USD745.6 million in the same month last year, an increase of 19.2% YoY.</p><p>The government-owned real estate company Mohammed Alabbar is reportedly considering to acquire through his Eagle Hills company is City Edge, according to local media.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> decided to postpone the acquisition of Ethydco until finalizing the study of an offer by a strategic investor to acquire a share of Ethydco’s capital through a partial exit of some of the company’s existing shareholders.</p><p>The government hopes to sign final contracts with ADQ before the end of this week for the sale of shares in Egyptian Ethylene and Derivatives Company (Ethydco), Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene (Elab), and Egyptian Drilling Company (EDC). It came to an initial agreement with the Abu Dhabi wealth fund earlier this year to sell 25-30% stakes in the three companies for USD800 million.</p><p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has signed a law authorizing Oil Minister Tarek El Molla to contract Chile’s Enap Sipetrol and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation to carry out oil exploration and extraction in the Gulf of Suez.</p><p><b>OIH</b>’s Board has agreed to sell 100% of the assets it owns in Brazil.</p><p>Ashry Steel submitted an offer to the state-owned Metallurgical Industries Holding (MIH) to acquire its subsidiary Delta Steel, according to local media.</p><p>The Trade Ministry has extended its sugar export ban for another three months until 20 December.</p><p>MNT-Halan issued a securitization worth EGP1.04 billion, as part of a three-year program worth EGP3.0 billion. This is the second issuance in the program.</p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE decided to keep interest rates unchanged at 19.25% and 20.25% for overnight deposit and overnight lending rates, respectively, citing a slight decline in core inflation and a moderation of real GDP growth.</p><p>Egypt is in talks with an Abu Dhabi-based bank for a loan facility that would finance wheat purchases from Kazakhstan, as a cheap alternative to grain from Russia.</p><p>The Asian International Infrastructure Bank (AIIB) is holding its annual meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh on 25-26 September. AIIB&apos;s current investment portfolio in Egypt amounts to USD1.3 billion. The most important part of the portfolio is the Benban Solar Park project with anticipated investments in the pipeline total just over USD1 billion, mainly in infrastructure financing.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum has upped its investment forecast for the oil and gas sector to USD8.5-9 billion in FY2023/24 up from its previous estimate of USD7.7-8 billion.</p><p>The Trade Ministry will bring its three-month export ban on onions into effect on 1 October. </p><p>The USD index reached its highest level in six months, rising by more than 6% since its recent low in mid-July, as investors took a pessimistic view on interest rates in the wake of the Fed&apos;s indication that interest rates will need to stay higher for longer.</p><p>The CBE directed banks to repeal the subsidized interest rate on loans and facilities obtained by government economic authorities, as the CBE had been granting economic authorities loans at a subsidized interest of 5% for two years, which was objected to by an international agency.</p><p>The government intends to grant tax incentives and exemptions recently approved, including exemption from all types of taxes for up to 5 years, except for value-added tax, to investments worth more than USD500 million, especially in sectors that have an import gap.</p><p>Suez Canal revenues recorded USD888.6 million in August 2023, compared to USD745.6 million in the same month last year, an increase of 19.2% YoY.</p><p>The government-owned real estate company Mohammed Alabbar is reportedly considering to acquire through his Eagle Hills company is City Edge, according to local media.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> decided to postpone the acquisition of Ethydco until finalizing the study of an offer by a strategic investor to acquire a share of Ethydco’s capital through a partial exit of some of the company’s existing shareholders.</p><p>The government hopes to sign final contracts with ADQ before the end of this week for the sale of shares in Egyptian Ethylene and Derivatives Company (Ethydco), Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene (Elab), and Egyptian Drilling Company (EDC). It came to an initial agreement with the Abu Dhabi wealth fund earlier this year to sell 25-30% stakes in the three companies for USD800 million.</p><p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has signed a law authorizing Oil Minister Tarek El Molla to contract Chile’s Enap Sipetrol and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation to carry out oil exploration and extraction in the Gulf of Suez.</p><p><b>OIH</b>’s Board has agreed to sell 100% of the assets it owns in Brazil.</p><p>Ashry Steel submitted an offer to the state-owned Metallurgical Industries Holding (MIH) to acquire its subsidiary Delta Steel, according to local media.</p><p>The Trade Ministry has extended its sugar export ban for another three months until 20 December.</p><p>MNT-Halan issued a securitization worth EGP1.04 billion, as part of a three-year program worth EGP3.0 billion. This is the second issuance in the program.</p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in a targeted range between 5.25%-5.5%, while also indicating it still expects one more hike before the end of the year and fewer cuts than previously indicated next year.</p><p>Cabinet gave the go-ahead to the emergency social support measures aimed at alleviating the impact of the economic crisis on vulnerable households.</p><p>Ministers approved handing the Egyptian Natural Gas Company (GASCO) a golden license for its USD380 mn project to expand its gas complex in Alexandria.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s Main Development Company for the SCZone signed a contract with Rolling Plus for chemical industries to build a tire manufacturing plant with EUR1 billion (USD1.07 billion) investments in Ain Sokhna. </p><p>Ministers approved halting onion exports until the end of the year in a bid to curb soaring prices.</p><p>Egypt is considering importing nearly 500k ton of wheat from France and Bulgaria. This came after Russia halted supplying wheat, objecting to the pricing of a mega-deal, sources added, noting that the authorities in Moscow seek to impose an unofficial minimum price on grain deals.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> held a BoD meeting yesterday to discuss postponing the acquisition of Ethydco until finalizing the study of acquiring a share of Ethydco’s capital by a strategic investor through a partial exit of some of the company’s existing shareholders.</p><p>The cabinet gave the green light to the oil minister to contract with Russian oil company Lukoil to comb areas in the Western Desert for oil and gas.</p><p>Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (Kufpec) will acquire a 40% stake in Shell’s North East El Amriya concession area in the Mediterranean Sea.</p><p>The FRA has approved a request by <b>BINV</b> to extend the deadline for submitting its MTO to acquire up to 90% of <b>OFH</b>. The regulator has extended the deadline by 60 working days, giving it until the middle of December to file the MTO.</p><p>The Egyptian exchange submitted several amendments to the FRA to develop the brokerage firms’ membership rules in the stock exchange. The amendments mainly prohibit brokerage firms from purchasing securities on margin financed by a custodian and includes updating the customers’ data every 5 years rather than every 2 years or whenever a significant change take place.</p><p>The monorail train is expected to enter the trial operation phase next November while official inauguration for passengers is expected to take place in March/April 2024. </p><p>The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy has signed a consultancy agreement with the New Urban Communities Authority to advise on implementing a bus rapid transit (BRT) system between Sixth of October City and parts of Giza governorate. </p><p>IFC is considering extending USD125 mn loan to Egypt to fund the construction of Damietta Port’s second container terminal. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in a targeted range between 5.25%-5.5%, while also indicating it still expects one more hike before the end of the year and fewer cuts than previously indicated next year.</p><p>Cabinet gave the go-ahead to the emergency social support measures aimed at alleviating the impact of the economic crisis on vulnerable households.</p><p>Ministers approved handing the Egyptian Natural Gas Company (GASCO) a golden license for its USD380 mn project to expand its gas complex in Alexandria.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s Main Development Company for the SCZone signed a contract with Rolling Plus for chemical industries to build a tire manufacturing plant with EUR1 billion (USD1.07 billion) investments in Ain Sokhna. </p><p>Ministers approved halting onion exports until the end of the year in a bid to curb soaring prices.</p><p>Egypt is considering importing nearly 500k ton of wheat from France and Bulgaria. This came after Russia halted supplying wheat, objecting to the pricing of a mega-deal, sources added, noting that the authorities in Moscow seek to impose an unofficial minimum price on grain deals.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> held a BoD meeting yesterday to discuss postponing the acquisition of Ethydco until finalizing the study of acquiring a share of Ethydco’s capital by a strategic investor through a partial exit of some of the company’s existing shareholders.</p><p>The cabinet gave the green light to the oil minister to contract with Russian oil company Lukoil to comb areas in the Western Desert for oil and gas.</p><p>Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (Kufpec) will acquire a 40% stake in Shell’s North East El Amriya concession area in the Mediterranean Sea.</p><p>The FRA has approved a request by <b>BINV</b> to extend the deadline for submitting its MTO to acquire up to 90% of <b>OFH</b>. The regulator has extended the deadline by 60 working days, giving it until the middle of December to file the MTO.</p><p>The Egyptian exchange submitted several amendments to the FRA to develop the brokerage firms’ membership rules in the stock exchange. The amendments mainly prohibit brokerage firms from purchasing securities on margin financed by a custodian and includes updating the customers’ data every 5 years rather than every 2 years or whenever a significant change take place.</p><p>The monorail train is expected to enter the trial operation phase next November while official inauguration for passengers is expected to take place in March/April 2024. </p><p>The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy has signed a consultancy agreement with the New Urban Communities Authority to advise on implementing a bus rapid transit (BRT) system between Sixth of October City and parts of Giza governorate. </p><p>IFC is considering extending USD125 mn loan to Egypt to fund the construction of Damietta Port’s second container terminal. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) is providing Egypt USD10 mn to finance imports of vital food and agricultural commodities. The loan is part of a USD200 mn trade finance facility with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) supporting food security in Egypt.<br/><br/>Global growth will slow to 2.7% in 2024 from an expected 3.0% this year on the back of tightening global financial conditions and a slowdown in China, according to new OECD forecasts.<br/><br/>Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is in advanced talks to acquire three private Egyptian companies in the healthcare, education, and real estate development sectors.<br/><br/><br/>DSCW announced yesterday that they have received preliminary offer from consortium of Toma for Commercial and Industrial Investments to acquire 90% of the company’s shares (1.6 bn share) for the price of EGP0.65/share and a total amount of EGP1,045 mn. The offered is higher than yesterday’s closing price by 6.6% and higher than YTD average price by 33.7%. It’s worth mentioning that The Toma family owns 32.88% of DSCW’s shares.<br/><br/>Chevron plans to invest USD3 billion in 1H24 to develop their block in the Nargis natural gas concession in the Eastern Mediterranean.<br/><br/>Oil prices retreated further from 10-month highs on Wednesday ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve&apos;s interest rate decision. Global benchmark Brent crude futures fell slightly over USD1 to USD93.33/bbl. <br/><br/>ADQ is acquiring the National Investment Bank&apos;s 14% stake in Ethydco, in addition to c. 50% of Al Ahly Capital&apos;s 21% stake as well as a yet to be determined part of Banque Misr stake. The sources added that the deal should be finalized within a month. ADQ is acquiring c. 27% stake in Ethydco at around USD300 million.<br/><br/>PHAR disclosed that there have been no negotiations or offers from the Indian company Reliance Life Sciences to acquire a share of the company and so far Reliance Life Sciences is just considered as main element in Eipico 3 project.<br/>on another noote, PHAR’s BoD approved participation in the subscription of existing shareholders to increase the capital of Medical Union Pharmaceuticals (MUP) company to maintain its 10% ownership in MUP, with total subscription amount of around EGP84 million <br/><br/>RMDA&apos;s shareholders approved to decrease the company’s capital by EGP5 million to reach EGP375 million through cancellation of 20 million shares with par value of EGP0.25/ share.<br/><br/>The Saudi Egyptian Investment Company, affiliated with the Public Investment Fund, plans to raise its stake in EFIH to 28%, up from 25.02% currently.<br/><br/>Ministry of Transport plans to start the construction works of Cairo Alexandria Trade Logistics Development Project by mid 2024 with investments estimated at USD740 million. The Egyptian National Railways Authority, of the Ministry of Transport, received 11 offers from local and international alliances competing for the Project where the winner to be announced by maximum next April. Amongst the bidders are ORAS (FV: EGP181.70, OW), Hassan Allam, Petrojet, Arab Contractors, and Concord.<br/><br/>Egyptian banks have recorded net profit of EGP126.9 bn supported by interest income of EGP254 bn and other income of EGP44.7 bn amid operating costs of EGP172.4 bn as of 1H23. On the other side, Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) has increased and stood at 17.5% as of Jun-23 compared to 17% as of Mar-23. <br/><br/>According to Dr. Mohamed Farid, Chairman of the FRA, the FRA is ready to issue a customer complaints index in the insurance sector that includes various complaints submitted by customers, which will contribute to improving the services across insurance companies.<br/><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) is providing Egypt USD10 mn to finance imports of vital food and agricultural commodities. The loan is part of a USD200 mn trade finance facility with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) supporting food security in Egypt.<br/><br/>Global growth will slow to 2.7% in 2024 from an expected 3.0% this year on the back of tightening global financial conditions and a slowdown in China, according to new OECD forecasts.<br/><br/>Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is in advanced talks to acquire three private Egyptian companies in the healthcare, education, and real estate development sectors.<br/><br/><br/>DSCW announced yesterday that they have received preliminary offer from consortium of Toma for Commercial and Industrial Investments to acquire 90% of the company’s shares (1.6 bn share) for the price of EGP0.65/share and a total amount of EGP1,045 mn. The offered is higher than yesterday’s closing price by 6.6% and higher than YTD average price by 33.7%. It’s worth mentioning that The Toma family owns 32.88% of DSCW’s shares.<br/><br/>Chevron plans to invest USD3 billion in 1H24 to develop their block in the Nargis natural gas concession in the Eastern Mediterranean.<br/><br/>Oil prices retreated further from 10-month highs on Wednesday ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve&apos;s interest rate decision. Global benchmark Brent crude futures fell slightly over USD1 to USD93.33/bbl. <br/><br/>ADQ is acquiring the National Investment Bank&apos;s 14% stake in Ethydco, in addition to c. 50% of Al Ahly Capital&apos;s 21% stake as well as a yet to be determined part of Banque Misr stake. The sources added that the deal should be finalized within a month. ADQ is acquiring c. 27% stake in Ethydco at around USD300 million.<br/><br/>PHAR disclosed that there have been no negotiations or offers from the Indian company Reliance Life Sciences to acquire a share of the company and so far Reliance Life Sciences is just considered as main element in Eipico 3 project.<br/>on another noote, PHAR’s BoD approved participation in the subscription of existing shareholders to increase the capital of Medical Union Pharmaceuticals (MUP) company to maintain its 10% ownership in MUP, with total subscription amount of around EGP84 million <br/><br/>RMDA&apos;s shareholders approved to decrease the company’s capital by EGP5 million to reach EGP375 million through cancellation of 20 million shares with par value of EGP0.25/ share.<br/><br/>The Saudi Egyptian Investment Company, affiliated with the Public Investment Fund, plans to raise its stake in EFIH to 28%, up from 25.02% currently.<br/><br/>Ministry of Transport plans to start the construction works of Cairo Alexandria Trade Logistics Development Project by mid 2024 with investments estimated at USD740 million. The Egyptian National Railways Authority, of the Ministry of Transport, received 11 offers from local and international alliances competing for the Project where the winner to be announced by maximum next April. Amongst the bidders are ORAS (FV: EGP181.70, OW), Hassan Allam, Petrojet, Arab Contractors, and Concord.<br/><br/>Egyptian banks have recorded net profit of EGP126.9 bn supported by interest income of EGP254 bn and other income of EGP44.7 bn amid operating costs of EGP172.4 bn as of 1H23. On the other side, Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) has increased and stood at 17.5% as of Jun-23 compared to 17% as of Mar-23. <br/><br/>According to Dr. Mohamed Farid, Chairman of the FRA, the FRA is ready to issue a customer complaints index in the insurance sector that includes various complaints submitted by customers, which will contribute to improving the services across insurance companies.<br/><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) is on course to take out a 15-year, EGP30 billion loan from a syndicate of local banks to finance the infrastructure for a number of green hydrogen projects. Part of the loan will be paid in USD to finance imported components.</p><p>The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is considering financing the winning consortium to develop and operate the second container terminal, “Tahya Masr 1,” in Damietta, at a value of USD100 million.</p><p>The average daily production of the Zohr natural gas field in Egypt declined by about 11% YoY in FY2022/23, according to the CEO of Petrobel, an EGPC subsidiary. He pointed out plans to start production from well No. 20 in the field next October to compensate for the natural decrease and maintain production rates.</p><p>The Administrative Capital for Urban Development, developer of the New Administrative Capital, plans to sell 5-10% of its shares on the EGX in 1H24.</p><p>Eagle Hills, the real estate company owned by Mohamed Alabbar, started negotiations with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt to acquire a government-owned real estate company.</p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) launched its latest project in Taj City called Origami, the first project by Minka since its acquisition by MASR. The project offers residential BUA of 0.4 million sqm.</p><p><b>EGTS</b>’s court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is postponed to 23 December 2023.</p><p>Three local steel companies, namely Al Gioshy Steel, El Marakby Steel, and El Garhy Steel, are interested in acquiring government-owned Delta Steel Mill Company. </p><p>Brent, which has risen more than 30% since its March low, came close to surpassing USD95/bbl yesterday. Some crude grades are already trading above USD100/bbl.</p><p>Misr Fertilizers Production Co- <b>Mopco</b> stated that it did not receive any selling offer from any shareholder. This came as a response to yesterday’s news of the government’s intention to sell 15% of its stake in Mopco to ADQ. </p><p>MENA fertilizers firm Fertiglobe — a JV between Adnoc and the Sawiris-owned OCI — signed a non-binding MoU with Abu Dhabi Ports to explore opportunities for storing and shipping urea and ammonia at ports in Egypt and the UAE. The partnership also aims to enable Fertiglobe to ship and store green ammonia. </p><p><b>EFID</b> (FV: EGP22.80, OW) announced that it signed two medium-term loan agreements with seven-year maturity for Fancy Food acquisition. The first loan amounts to EGP190 million to finance 50% of the acquisition, while the second loan amounts to EGP200 million to finance the investment cost needed for the new subsidiary Edita Frozen for Food Industries (previously Fancy Food).</p><p><b>SUGR</b> announced in a release yesterday that it did not receive any stake sale offers, as a response to the news of the government’s interest in selling 20-25% of its stake in the company. </p><p><b>EFIH</b>’s digital cards subsidiary eCards and Dubai-based fintech firm Network International signed an agreement to expand smart banking card services in the Middle East and Africa. </p><p>Reliance Lifes Sciences, an Indian company, is interested in acquiring a stake in <b>PHAR</b>, but no official offers have been submitted yet.</p><p>A number of Gulf investors are interested in acquiring a stake in the distressed pharma distributor United Company of Pharmacists (UCP). The company is looking to find new sources of finance to solve a growing financial crisis at the firm caused by the accumulation of large amounts of debt.</p><p>Mohamed Farid, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Financial Regulatory Authority, said that the Authority has developed a time plan for insurance companies to implement the international standard IFRS17.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) is on course to take out a 15-year, EGP30 billion loan from a syndicate of local banks to finance the infrastructure for a number of green hydrogen projects. Part of the loan will be paid in USD to finance imported components.</p><p>The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is considering financing the winning consortium to develop and operate the second container terminal, “Tahya Masr 1,” in Damietta, at a value of USD100 million.</p><p>The average daily production of the Zohr natural gas field in Egypt declined by about 11% YoY in FY2022/23, according to the CEO of Petrobel, an EGPC subsidiary. He pointed out plans to start production from well No. 20 in the field next October to compensate for the natural decrease and maintain production rates.</p><p>The Administrative Capital for Urban Development, developer of the New Administrative Capital, plans to sell 5-10% of its shares on the EGX in 1H24.</p><p>Eagle Hills, the real estate company owned by Mohamed Alabbar, started negotiations with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt to acquire a government-owned real estate company.</p><p><b>MASR</b> (FV: EGP5.24, OW) launched its latest project in Taj City called Origami, the first project by Minka since its acquisition by MASR. The project offers residential BUA of 0.4 million sqm.</p><p><b>EGTS</b>’s court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is postponed to 23 December 2023.</p><p>Three local steel companies, namely Al Gioshy Steel, El Marakby Steel, and El Garhy Steel, are interested in acquiring government-owned Delta Steel Mill Company. </p><p>Brent, which has risen more than 30% since its March low, came close to surpassing USD95/bbl yesterday. Some crude grades are already trading above USD100/bbl.</p><p>Misr Fertilizers Production Co- <b>Mopco</b> stated that it did not receive any selling offer from any shareholder. This came as a response to yesterday’s news of the government’s intention to sell 15% of its stake in Mopco to ADQ. </p><p>MENA fertilizers firm Fertiglobe — a JV between Adnoc and the Sawiris-owned OCI — signed a non-binding MoU with Abu Dhabi Ports to explore opportunities for storing and shipping urea and ammonia at ports in Egypt and the UAE. The partnership also aims to enable Fertiglobe to ship and store green ammonia. </p><p><b>EFID</b> (FV: EGP22.80, OW) announced that it signed two medium-term loan agreements with seven-year maturity for Fancy Food acquisition. The first loan amounts to EGP190 million to finance 50% of the acquisition, while the second loan amounts to EGP200 million to finance the investment cost needed for the new subsidiary Edita Frozen for Food Industries (previously Fancy Food).</p><p><b>SUGR</b> announced in a release yesterday that it did not receive any stake sale offers, as a response to the news of the government’s interest in selling 20-25% of its stake in the company. </p><p><b>EFIH</b>’s digital cards subsidiary eCards and Dubai-based fintech firm Network International signed an agreement to expand smart banking card services in the Middle East and Africa. </p><p>Reliance Lifes Sciences, an Indian company, is interested in acquiring a stake in <b>PHAR</b>, but no official offers have been submitted yet.</p><p>A number of Gulf investors are interested in acquiring a stake in the distressed pharma distributor United Company of Pharmacists (UCP). The company is looking to find new sources of finance to solve a growing financial crisis at the firm caused by the accumulation of large amounts of debt.</p><p>Mohamed Farid, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Financial Regulatory Authority, said that the Authority has developed a time plan for insurance companies to implement the international standard IFRS17.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE's MPC will hold its meeting on Thursday, 21 September, to decide on interest rates. We expect the CBE might prefer to keep rates unchanged for the time being, as inflation rates are showing quiet signs of moderation, and to avoid adding burdens on the budget.   Deputy Chair of the House Planning and Budget Committee denied giving comments to the media, which reported yesterday that the IMF’s anticipated review of our loan program could be delayed to 1Q 2024.   The new social...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE&apos;s MPC will hold its meeting on Thursday, 21 September, to decide on interest rates. We expect the CBE might prefer to keep rates unchanged for the time being, as inflation rates are showing quiet signs of moderation, and to avoid adding burdens on the budget.</p><p> </p><p>Deputy Chair of the House Planning and Budget Committee denied giving comments to the media, which reported yesterday that the IMF’s anticipated review of our loan program could be delayed to 1Q 2024.</p><p> </p><p>The new social support measures announced by Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi will cost an estimated EGP60 billion annually, according to Minister of Finance. The new package will go into effect on 1 October.</p><p> </p><p>CEO of the General Investment Authority revealed that Egypt aims to attract net FDI inflows worth USD10 billion by the end of the current fiscal year (2023/24), noting that net foreign inflows recorded about USD7.6 billion at the end of last March, compared to USD7.3 billion in the corresponding period a year before.</p><p> </p><p>The government is planning on selling 20-25% of its stake in Delta Sugar. Abu Dhabi Development Holding is showing interest in that stake.</p><p> </p><p>The government plans to sell an additional 15% of its stake in Mopco to Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company.</p><p> </p><p>According to local media, CCAP aims to list a number of its assets on the EGX as done with Taqa Arabia, in order to settle part of its debt to creditors.</p><p> </p><p>The BoD of Paint and Chemical Industries (Pachin), now owned by Dubai-based National Paints Holding, approved plans to voluntarily delist its shares from the EGX. The company offered to buy back the shares from objecting shareholders for EGP39.80/share.</p><p> </p><p>MOIL issued results for 1H23. Net profit amounted to USD17.7 million compared to a net loss of USD15.93 million in the same period last year. Top line came in at USD86 million compared to USD46 million in the same period last year.</p><p> </p><p>EFIH’s (FV: EGP23.50, OW) BoD proposed distributing a cash dividend of EGP0.177 per share for 1H23. This translates to a dividend yield of 1.0%.</p><p> </p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt is preparing to offer a stake in Misr Technology Services (MTS) to investors by 1H24. EFIH owns 10% of MTS.</p><p> </p><p>IRAX announced that the OPR specials operations market will be opened to buy back the shares from objecting shareholders for EGP1,250/share during the period from 19 September 2023 till 25 September 2023.  </p><p> </p><p>valU has issued EGP922.3 million worth of securitized bonds. </p><p> </p><p>The CBE has revealed that the NPL ratio over the Egyptian banking sector declined to stand at 3.3% as of Jun-23 compared to 3.5% as of Mar-23, while provisions coverage recorded 91.1% compared to 93.3% over the same comparison period.</p><p> </p><p>Nile Air is launching direct flights from Cairo to Cologne starting October 2023, running two flights a week.</p><p> </p><p><b>Weekly commodities update </b></p><p> </p><p>  | <b>Chems &amp; Petchems |</b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 93.9 | <em>3.6%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 467.0 | <em>3.5%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 455.0 | 2.2%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,070.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 947.5 | 0.6%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 362.1 | -1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,147.5 | 0.2%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,015.0 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 160.5 | <em>2.7%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,286.0 | <em>-2.0%</em></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE&apos;s MPC will hold its meeting on Thursday, 21 September, to decide on interest rates. We expect the CBE might prefer to keep rates unchanged for the time being, as inflation rates are showing quiet signs of moderation, and to avoid adding burdens on the budget.</p><p> </p><p>Deputy Chair of the House Planning and Budget Committee denied giving comments to the media, which reported yesterday that the IMF’s anticipated review of our loan program could be delayed to 1Q 2024.</p><p> </p><p>The new social support measures announced by Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi will cost an estimated EGP60 billion annually, according to Minister of Finance. The new package will go into effect on 1 October.</p><p> </p><p>CEO of the General Investment Authority revealed that Egypt aims to attract net FDI inflows worth USD10 billion by the end of the current fiscal year (2023/24), noting that net foreign inflows recorded about USD7.6 billion at the end of last March, compared to USD7.3 billion in the corresponding period a year before.</p><p> </p><p>The government is planning on selling 20-25% of its stake in Delta Sugar. Abu Dhabi Development Holding is showing interest in that stake.</p><p> </p><p>The government plans to sell an additional 15% of its stake in Mopco to Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company.</p><p> </p><p>According to local media, CCAP aims to list a number of its assets on the EGX as done with Taqa Arabia, in order to settle part of its debt to creditors.</p><p> </p><p>The BoD of Paint and Chemical Industries (Pachin), now owned by Dubai-based National Paints Holding, approved plans to voluntarily delist its shares from the EGX. The company offered to buy back the shares from objecting shareholders for EGP39.80/share.</p><p> </p><p>MOIL issued results for 1H23. Net profit amounted to USD17.7 million compared to a net loss of USD15.93 million in the same period last year. Top line came in at USD86 million compared to USD46 million in the same period last year.</p><p> </p><p>EFIH’s (FV: EGP23.50, OW) BoD proposed distributing a cash dividend of EGP0.177 per share for 1H23. This translates to a dividend yield of 1.0%.</p><p> </p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt is preparing to offer a stake in Misr Technology Services (MTS) to investors by 1H24. EFIH owns 10% of MTS.</p><p> </p><p>IRAX announced that the OPR specials operations market will be opened to buy back the shares from objecting shareholders for EGP1,250/share during the period from 19 September 2023 till 25 September 2023.  </p><p> </p><p>valU has issued EGP922.3 million worth of securitized bonds. </p><p> </p><p>The CBE has revealed that the NPL ratio over the Egyptian banking sector declined to stand at 3.3% as of Jun-23 compared to 3.5% as of Mar-23, while provisions coverage recorded 91.1% compared to 93.3% over the same comparison period.</p><p> </p><p>Nile Air is launching direct flights from Cairo to Cologne starting October 2023, running two flights a week.</p><p> </p><p><b>Weekly commodities update </b></p><p> </p><p>  | <b>Chems &amp; Petchems |</b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 93.9 | <em>3.6%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 467.0 | <em>3.5%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 455.0 | 2.2%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,070.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 947.5 | 0.6%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 362.1 | -1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,147.5 | 0.2%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,015.0 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 160.5 | <em>2.7%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,286.0 | <em>-2.0%</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[President El-Sisi announced a series of measures on Saturday to alleviate financial strains on citizens, including: Raising the exceptional cost of living allowance to EGP600 for all employees.Raising the annual income tax exemption threshold by 25 percent from EGP 36,000 to EGP 45,000 for all state employees.Raising Takaful and Karama benefits by 15 percent and doubling the exceptional grant for 11 million pensioners and beneficiaries to EGP600 from EGP300.Raising the minimum wage for public...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>President El-Sisi announced a series of measures on Saturday to alleviate financial strains on citizens, including:</p><ul><li>Raising the exceptional cost of living allowance to EGP600 for all employees.</li><li>Raising the annual income tax exemption threshold by 25 percent from EGP 36,000 to EGP 45,000 for all state employees.</li><li>Raising Takaful and Karama benefits by 15 percent and doubling the exceptional grant for 11 million pensioners and beneficiaries to EGP600 from EGP300.</li><li>Raising the minimum wage for public sector employees from EGP3,500 to EGP4,000.</li></ul><p>Revenues from the SCZone recorded nearly EGP 6.1 bn in FY 2022-2023 (+78% YoY), the highest recorded level in the zone’s history.</p><p>The number of tourists visiting Egypt increased 40% y-o-y in the first seven months of 2023.</p><p>The government is looking to sell a 30% stake in state-owned plastics manufacturer Alamal Alsharif Plastics to a single strategic investor.</p><p>Foreigners looking to acquire a green passport by investing in property must hold onto it for at least five years in order to qualify for citizenship, per legal amendments approved by the cabinet.</p><p>The USD10k administrative fee citizenship applicants pay can now be paid in both hard currency or the equivalent amount in EGP.</p><p>The Ministry of Tourism aims to increase the number of Arab tourists to 4.5 million in 2024, compared to about 3.1 million tourists in 2022.</p><p>Government sources said that the burden of rolling over the electricity prices&apos; increase until January 2024 may exceed EGP65 billion, especially due to USD rate variations.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> released 2Q23 results posting a net loss of EGP381.2 million compared to a net profit of EGP361.6 million in 2Q22 restated net profit (as the company decided to apply the optional exceptional accounting treatment of reclassifying the FX to the other comprehensive income and restated the comparative figures accordingly). 1H23 net loss reached EGP308.1 million, compared to a net profit of EGP830.4 million during 1H22, which included a one off nonrecurring EGP810 million representing a waiver income resulted from final settlement of loans due on a subsidiary. The company is currently trading at a 2023e EV/EBITDA of 3.4x.</p><p>Oil prices hit their highest levels since November on Friday as the global market continues to tighten on the back of Saudi Arabia and Russia’s decision to extend supply cuts until the end of the year. Brent climbed more than 2.5% on Thursday and Friday to close the week at almost USD94.30/bbl.</p><p>Danish shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk and its parent company AP Moller Holding have established a startup that will manufacture green methanol to fuel container ships in the SCZone.</p><p>The government is set to reopen its expat car import initiative for a three-month period under a draft law approved by the Madbouly cabinet at its weekly meeting.</p><p>The government is planning to add EXPA to its privatization program. </p><p>Sarwa Insurance, CNFN’s insurance arm is planning to expand in the African market over the next five years.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) greenlit a decision allowing the Arab Company for Drug Industries and Medical Appliances (Acdima) to set up a USD165 mn factory for the production of 28 active substances used in the pharma industry.</p><p>Savola Group’s edible oil company Afia Egypt will receive a USD20 mn loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to help it pay for raw material imports.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>President El-Sisi announced a series of measures on Saturday to alleviate financial strains on citizens, including:</p><ul><li>Raising the exceptional cost of living allowance to EGP600 for all employees.</li><li>Raising the annual income tax exemption threshold by 25 percent from EGP 36,000 to EGP 45,000 for all state employees.</li><li>Raising Takaful and Karama benefits by 15 percent and doubling the exceptional grant for 11 million pensioners and beneficiaries to EGP600 from EGP300.</li><li>Raising the minimum wage for public sector employees from EGP3,500 to EGP4,000.</li></ul><p>Revenues from the SCZone recorded nearly EGP 6.1 bn in FY 2022-2023 (+78% YoY), the highest recorded level in the zone’s history.</p><p>The number of tourists visiting Egypt increased 40% y-o-y in the first seven months of 2023.</p><p>The government is looking to sell a 30% stake in state-owned plastics manufacturer Alamal Alsharif Plastics to a single strategic investor.</p><p>Foreigners looking to acquire a green passport by investing in property must hold onto it for at least five years in order to qualify for citizenship, per legal amendments approved by the cabinet.</p><p>The USD10k administrative fee citizenship applicants pay can now be paid in both hard currency or the equivalent amount in EGP.</p><p>The Ministry of Tourism aims to increase the number of Arab tourists to 4.5 million in 2024, compared to about 3.1 million tourists in 2022.</p><p>Government sources said that the burden of rolling over the electricity prices&apos; increase until January 2024 may exceed EGP65 billion, especially due to USD rate variations.</p><p><b>CCAP</b> released 2Q23 results posting a net loss of EGP381.2 million compared to a net profit of EGP361.6 million in 2Q22 restated net profit (as the company decided to apply the optional exceptional accounting treatment of reclassifying the FX to the other comprehensive income and restated the comparative figures accordingly). 1H23 net loss reached EGP308.1 million, compared to a net profit of EGP830.4 million during 1H22, which included a one off nonrecurring EGP810 million representing a waiver income resulted from final settlement of loans due on a subsidiary. The company is currently trading at a 2023e EV/EBITDA of 3.4x.</p><p>Oil prices hit their highest levels since November on Friday as the global market continues to tighten on the back of Saudi Arabia and Russia’s decision to extend supply cuts until the end of the year. Brent climbed more than 2.5% on Thursday and Friday to close the week at almost USD94.30/bbl.</p><p>Danish shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk and its parent company AP Moller Holding have established a startup that will manufacture green methanol to fuel container ships in the SCZone.</p><p>The government is set to reopen its expat car import initiative for a three-month period under a draft law approved by the Madbouly cabinet at its weekly meeting.</p><p>The government is planning to add EXPA to its privatization program. </p><p>Sarwa Insurance, CNFN’s insurance arm is planning to expand in the African market over the next five years.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) greenlit a decision allowing the Arab Company for Drug Industries and Medical Appliances (Acdima) to set up a USD165 mn factory for the production of 28 active substances used in the pharma industry.</p><p>Savola Group’s edible oil company Afia Egypt will receive a USD20 mn loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to help it pay for raw material imports.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Foreign nationals already in Egypt applying for residence permits will be required to pay their required fees in hard currency starting Saturday, 16 September. Three unnamed firms hailing from the Arab world and China are looking to invest USD600 mn to build wind farms in Egypt. The final buyer of the Beni Suef power plant will repay international creditors' loans directly linked to the plant. Fitch said that pressure on the EGP may ease if the government succeeds in selling assets to externa...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Foreign nationals already in Egypt applying for residence permits will be required to pay their required fees in hard currency starting Saturday, 16 September.</p><p>Three unnamed firms hailing from the Arab world and China are looking to invest USD600 mn to build wind farms in Egypt.</p><p>The final buyer of the Beni Suef power plant will repay international creditors&apos; loans directly linked to the plant.</p><p>Fitch said that pressure on the EGP may ease if the government succeeds in selling assets to external investors, thus stimulating foreign capital flows to Egypt. The agency expected that the government would rely on the sale of assets to finance imports backlog amounting to USD 5.5 billion.</p><p>Egypt is the second-most vulnerable country to a debt crisis in the world, according to Bloomberg, which ranked 60 countries based on the volume of government debt, interest costs, and the yields on USD bonds.</p><p>According to a report from Fitch, Egypt’s net foreign asset position will likely get worse before it gets better as a combination of foreign outflows, import backlogs and a managed exchange rate will likely intensify FX liquidity pressures in the banking sector. </p><p>Sources revealed that there is interest from Gulf entities in buying <b>EXPA</b>’s share of the government that owns more than 80% indirectly through its various arms.</p><p>The chairman of ERC, <b>CCAP</b>&apos;s subsidiary, announced that his company is planning to increase diesel production capacity in the medium term, according to local press. </p><p>The completion of Ethydco&apos;s 100% acquisition by <b>SKPC</b> is contingent to the finalization of ADQ’s acquisition of a 27% stake in Ethydco. Where at the end, ADQ will be holding a 20% stake in SKPC, according to local press. </p><p>Minister of petroleum held negotiations with the CEO of the Norway company “Scatec” to explore the latest developments of the green ammonia and methanol project that will take place in Damietta- Mopco’s factory. </p><p>The International Energy Agency warned yesterday that the continuation of oil supply cuts by Saudi Arabia and Russia will create a significant supply shortfall that could trigger volatility in the global energy markets.</p><p>A number of private players are in talks with the government to help set up an industrial zone in the Eastern Desert’s Golden Triangle. The planned industrial zone’s first phase is set to cost USD2 billion in initial investment, and the zone will ultimately cater to the mining, agriculture, trade, and tourism sectors. <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP181.70, OW) subsidiary Orascom Industrial Parks, IDG, <b>SWDY</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP22.87, OW) Elsewedy Industrial Development, and CPC Egypt have all held meetings with the government about their potential involvement. The government expects to reach an agreement with “several” of the developers in early 2024, according to local media.</p><p>Egypt plans to establish an integrated industrial complex, in cooperation with an international company, to produce flat steel with investments worth USD1 billion. </p><p>We remind you that <b>EGTS</b>’s next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is, if not further postponed, on 17 September 2023.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Foreign nationals already in Egypt applying for residence permits will be required to pay their required fees in hard currency starting Saturday, 16 September.</p><p>Three unnamed firms hailing from the Arab world and China are looking to invest USD600 mn to build wind farms in Egypt.</p><p>The final buyer of the Beni Suef power plant will repay international creditors&apos; loans directly linked to the plant.</p><p>Fitch said that pressure on the EGP may ease if the government succeeds in selling assets to external investors, thus stimulating foreign capital flows to Egypt. The agency expected that the government would rely on the sale of assets to finance imports backlog amounting to USD 5.5 billion.</p><p>Egypt is the second-most vulnerable country to a debt crisis in the world, according to Bloomberg, which ranked 60 countries based on the volume of government debt, interest costs, and the yields on USD bonds.</p><p>According to a report from Fitch, Egypt’s net foreign asset position will likely get worse before it gets better as a combination of foreign outflows, import backlogs and a managed exchange rate will likely intensify FX liquidity pressures in the banking sector. </p><p>Sources revealed that there is interest from Gulf entities in buying <b>EXPA</b>’s share of the government that owns more than 80% indirectly through its various arms.</p><p>The chairman of ERC, <b>CCAP</b>&apos;s subsidiary, announced that his company is planning to increase diesel production capacity in the medium term, according to local press. </p><p>The completion of Ethydco&apos;s 100% acquisition by <b>SKPC</b> is contingent to the finalization of ADQ’s acquisition of a 27% stake in Ethydco. Where at the end, ADQ will be holding a 20% stake in SKPC, according to local press. </p><p>Minister of petroleum held negotiations with the CEO of the Norway company “Scatec” to explore the latest developments of the green ammonia and methanol project that will take place in Damietta- Mopco’s factory. </p><p>The International Energy Agency warned yesterday that the continuation of oil supply cuts by Saudi Arabia and Russia will create a significant supply shortfall that could trigger volatility in the global energy markets.</p><p>A number of private players are in talks with the government to help set up an industrial zone in the Eastern Desert’s Golden Triangle. The planned industrial zone’s first phase is set to cost USD2 billion in initial investment, and the zone will ultimately cater to the mining, agriculture, trade, and tourism sectors. <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP181.70, OW) subsidiary Orascom Industrial Parks, IDG, <b>SWDY</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP22.87, OW) Elsewedy Industrial Development, and CPC Egypt have all held meetings with the government about their potential involvement. The government expects to reach an agreement with “several” of the developers in early 2024, according to local media.</p><p>Egypt plans to establish an integrated industrial complex, in cooperation with an international company, to produce flat steel with investments worth USD1 billion. </p><p>We remind you that <b>EGTS</b>’s next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is, if not further postponed, on 17 September 2023.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[UK's Actis has agreed with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt to purchase the Gabal El-Zeit station for USD350 million. The government has received five offers from investors interested in acquiring the 580-MW wind farm, Planning Minister said, without disclosing the names of the would-be investors.  The government agreed with the Gulf sovereign funds that invested in Egyptian companies that their profits from those companies would remain in Egypt for 3 years.  The government is launching a digital ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>UK&apos;s Actis has agreed with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt to purchase the Gabal El-Zeit station for USD350 million. The government has received five offers from investors interested in acquiring the 580-MW wind farm, Planning Minister said, without disclosing the names of the would-be investors.<br/><br/>The government agreed with the Gulf sovereign funds that invested in Egyptian companies that their profits from those companies would remain in Egypt for 3 years.<br/><br/>The government is launching a digital platform for environmental and climate investment. The platform will connect investors with green projects, linking entrepreneurs and developers with financiers, investors, and supporting institutions.<br/><br/>We raised our HELI FV to EGP18.84/share and maintain our Overweight recommendation, and raised our MASR FV to EGP5.24/share and upgraded our recommendation from Equalweight to Overweight, as a result of valuing the two companies&apos; land plots using prices based on the offer submitted by the National Organization for Social Insurance to buy HELI&apos;s 7.1 million sqm Heliopark land plot for EGP15.0 billion.<br/><br/>The National Service Projects Organization (NSPO) has acquired minority stakes in three private-sector steel companies owned by Beshay Steel Group, sold up to 24% stakes in each of the three companies for around EGP10 billion. <br/><br/>Global oil markets could face the largest supply shortfall in a decade in 4Q23 after Saudi Arabia and Russia extended production cuts until the end of the year. OPEC data suggests that markets will face a deficit of 3.3 million barrels a day next quarter.<br/><br/>DOMT (FV: EGP9.24, OW) clarified in a release yesterday that their ownership structure will not be affected by the sale of 24.61% of the company’s shares out of El-Damaty family’s shares to International Dairy Investment Company, as the latter is fully owned by El-Damaty family. The family still owns the same stake in Domty, through an indirect ownership. DOMT is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 4.1x.<br/> <br/>Banque Misr will launch an electronic payments company by the end of the year in partnership with the local arm of an Emirati telecom company. The telecom company will hold a stake of more than 60%, with the remaining stake held by Banque Misr.<br/><br/>The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency signed a new financing contract with Reefy Company for Microfinance Services worth EGP 150 million.<br/><br/>Egypt could provide incentives for pharmaceuticals raw materials manufacturing, according to local press.<br/><br/>The government is pushing back the tender for as many as four desalination plants on the north coast — as part of the government’s water desalination program — to December 2023, which was set to kick off in 3Q23, waiting on the land allocation process to be completed.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>UK&apos;s Actis has agreed with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt to purchase the Gabal El-Zeit station for USD350 million. The government has received five offers from investors interested in acquiring the 580-MW wind farm, Planning Minister said, without disclosing the names of the would-be investors.<br/><br/>The government agreed with the Gulf sovereign funds that invested in Egyptian companies that their profits from those companies would remain in Egypt for 3 years.<br/><br/>The government is launching a digital platform for environmental and climate investment. The platform will connect investors with green projects, linking entrepreneurs and developers with financiers, investors, and supporting institutions.<br/><br/>We raised our HELI FV to EGP18.84/share and maintain our Overweight recommendation, and raised our MASR FV to EGP5.24/share and upgraded our recommendation from Equalweight to Overweight, as a result of valuing the two companies&apos; land plots using prices based on the offer submitted by the National Organization for Social Insurance to buy HELI&apos;s 7.1 million sqm Heliopark land plot for EGP15.0 billion.<br/><br/>The National Service Projects Organization (NSPO) has acquired minority stakes in three private-sector steel companies owned by Beshay Steel Group, sold up to 24% stakes in each of the three companies for around EGP10 billion. <br/><br/>Global oil markets could face the largest supply shortfall in a decade in 4Q23 after Saudi Arabia and Russia extended production cuts until the end of the year. OPEC data suggests that markets will face a deficit of 3.3 million barrels a day next quarter.<br/><br/>DOMT (FV: EGP9.24, OW) clarified in a release yesterday that their ownership structure will not be affected by the sale of 24.61% of the company’s shares out of El-Damaty family’s shares to International Dairy Investment Company, as the latter is fully owned by El-Damaty family. The family still owns the same stake in Domty, through an indirect ownership. DOMT is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 4.1x.<br/> <br/>Banque Misr will launch an electronic payments company by the end of the year in partnership with the local arm of an Emirati telecom company. The telecom company will hold a stake of more than 60%, with the remaining stake held by Banque Misr.<br/><br/>The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency signed a new financing contract with Reefy Company for Microfinance Services worth EGP 150 million.<br/><br/>Egypt could provide incentives for pharmaceuticals raw materials manufacturing, according to local press.<br/><br/>The government is pushing back the tender for as many as four desalination plants on the north coast — as part of the government’s water desalination program — to December 2023, which was set to kick off in 3Q23, waiting on the land allocation process to be completed.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pitch: HELI (FV: EGP12.44, OW) Board approved setting up a general assembly to look into the offer submitted by the National Organization for Social Insurance to buy HELI's 7.1 million sqm Heliopark land plot for EGP15.0 billion (implying EGP2,107/sqm) to be paid as a lump sum at contract signing, out of which costs will be deducted. The market is almost fully overlooking the value of HELI's residual land area in New Heliopolis. Valuing the 13.9 million sqm residual land area in New Heliopoli...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Pitch: HELI (FV: EGP12.44, OW) Board approved setting up a general assembly to look into the offer submitted by the National Organization for Social Insurance to buy HELI&apos;s 7.1 million sqm Heliopark land plot for EGP15.0 billion (implying EGP2,107/sqm) to be paid as a lump sum at contract signing, out of which costs will be deducted. <b>The market is almost fully overlooking the value of HELI&apos;s residual land area in New Heliopolis</b>. Valuing the 13.9 million sqm residual land area in New Heliopolis using a price of EGP843/sqm (60.0% discount to the EGP2,107/sqm Heliopark price tag to adjust for the residual land area in New Heliopolis being almost twice the size of Heliopark) results in a valuation of EGP11.8 billion (EGP8.81/share) for that specific land plot. </p><p>The Ministry of Finance is studying selling an additional stake (10-15%) in ETEL (FV: EGP34.00, OW). Sources added that QIA’s acquisition of ETEL’s stake in Vodafone will take place within the next two months, pending the agreement on the size of the stake.</p><p>EFID is studying to expand further in the region by opening a factory in Saudi Arabia within a few years. The company will be launching its first 3 products under its frozen bakery brand this month. </p><p>Sudan is moving to exclude Egyptian companies from drug registration procedures.</p><p>We initiate coverage on FWRY with a FV of EGP6.90 and an Overweight recommendation. FWRY is trading at 2024f P/E of 19.2x and EV/EBITDA of 10.5x, compared to the peer group average P/E of 23.7x and EV/EBITDA of 16.5x.</p><p>SWDY (FV: EGP22.87, OW) and ORAS (FV: EGP181.70, OW) refute circulated news regarding acquiring a loan from Afrexambank to finance developmental projects in Barbados.</p><p>The National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) allocated EGP4.5 billion in FY2023/24 for the works of converting Alexandria’s Abu Qir railway into an underground metro. ORAS - Colas Rail consortium inked an EPC contract last week for the first phase of the project at a total contract value of EUR1.3 billion. </p><p>BINV is planning to complete the share swap with OFH within two to three weeks. OFH stock should rerate accordingly. </p><p>Some 10-15 Chinese companies have shown interest in establishing a specialized industrial zone for chemicals with investments worth USD 7.5-12.0 bn in CNY over the next 3-4 years.</p><p>The government plans to hold an investment forum in 1H2024 aimed at attracting fresh investment into the economy.</p><p>The Central Bank is studying linking the “InstaPay” application to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Jordan.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority is considering the launch of a reference index for pricing financing products in consumer finance industry. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pitch: HELI (FV: EGP12.44, OW) Board approved setting up a general assembly to look into the offer submitted by the National Organization for Social Insurance to buy HELI&apos;s 7.1 million sqm Heliopark land plot for EGP15.0 billion (implying EGP2,107/sqm) to be paid as a lump sum at contract signing, out of which costs will be deducted. <b>The market is almost fully overlooking the value of HELI&apos;s residual land area in New Heliopolis</b>. Valuing the 13.9 million sqm residual land area in New Heliopolis using a price of EGP843/sqm (60.0% discount to the EGP2,107/sqm Heliopark price tag to adjust for the residual land area in New Heliopolis being almost twice the size of Heliopark) results in a valuation of EGP11.8 billion (EGP8.81/share) for that specific land plot. </p><p>The Ministry of Finance is studying selling an additional stake (10-15%) in ETEL (FV: EGP34.00, OW). Sources added that QIA’s acquisition of ETEL’s stake in Vodafone will take place within the next two months, pending the agreement on the size of the stake.</p><p>EFID is studying to expand further in the region by opening a factory in Saudi Arabia within a few years. The company will be launching its first 3 products under its frozen bakery brand this month. </p><p>Sudan is moving to exclude Egyptian companies from drug registration procedures.</p><p>We initiate coverage on FWRY with a FV of EGP6.90 and an Overweight recommendation. FWRY is trading at 2024f P/E of 19.2x and EV/EBITDA of 10.5x, compared to the peer group average P/E of 23.7x and EV/EBITDA of 16.5x.</p><p>SWDY (FV: EGP22.87, OW) and ORAS (FV: EGP181.70, OW) refute circulated news regarding acquiring a loan from Afrexambank to finance developmental projects in Barbados.</p><p>The National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) allocated EGP4.5 billion in FY2023/24 for the works of converting Alexandria’s Abu Qir railway into an underground metro. ORAS - Colas Rail consortium inked an EPC contract last week for the first phase of the project at a total contract value of EUR1.3 billion. </p><p>BINV is planning to complete the share swap with OFH within two to three weeks. OFH stock should rerate accordingly. </p><p>Some 10-15 Chinese companies have shown interest in establishing a specialized industrial zone for chemicals with investments worth USD 7.5-12.0 bn in CNY over the next 3-4 years.</p><p>The government plans to hold an investment forum in 1H2024 aimed at attracting fresh investment into the economy.</p><p>The Central Bank is studying linking the “InstaPay” application to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Jordan.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority is considering the launch of a reference index for pricing financing products in consumer finance industry. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Annual urban inflation jumped to 37.4% in August from 36.5% in July. Core inflation — which strips out volatile items such as food and fuel — recorded 40.4% y-o-y in August, down marginally from 40.7% in July.    We believe the CBE will press the pause button on its upcoming meeting on 21st September, especially to assess the impact of the 100bps hike decided in its last meeting on August 3rd. The decision might be supported by a probable slowdown in the Fed tightening.   Minis...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Annual urban inflation jumped to 37.4% in August from 36.5% in July. Core inflation — which strips out volatile items such as food and fuel — recorded 40.4% y-o-y in August, down marginally from 40.7% in July.   </p><p>We believe the CBE will press the pause button on its upcoming meeting on 21st September, especially to assess the impact of the 100bps hike decided in its last meeting on August 3rd. The decision might be supported by a probable slowdown in the Fed tightening.  </p><p>Minister of Planning said that the government aims to collect USD 4-5 billion from the government privatization program by the end of the current fiscal year 2023/24, and half of these proceeds have been collected so far.  </p><p>Minister of Planning indicated that 4 new companies are being qualified to join the pre-offering fund of the SFE.  </p><p>Minister of Planning said that the Egyptian economy will grow by less than 4% in the fiscal year 2022/2023.  </p><p>The General Investment Authority discussed with the China Development Bank (CDB) the opportunities for a Chinese bank to be present in Egypt.  </p><p>Emirati business leader Khalaf Al Habtoor is interested in investing in projects offered by the Sovereign Fund of Egypt.  </p><p>Several local and international investors are eyeing a stake in state-owned manganese producer Sinai Manganese.   </p><p>The Export Council for Engineering Industries is launching a trade mission to Iraq, that includes 22 Egyptian companies from various sectors to Iraq. The mission intends to boost exports.   </p><p>Egypt’s gas imports from Israel rose 21.5% y-o-y to 903 mn cubic feet per day (cf/d) on average in 1H 2023.  </p><p>Ethiopia has completed the fourth and final phase of filling the reservoir of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).  </p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) launched a pricing index for MSME financing products designed to give small business owners clearer information about the loan market.   </p><p>TMGH (FV: EGP22.55, OW) is partnering with Saudi National Housing Company to develop a development project in Riyadh called Banan on a land area of 10.0 million sqm, with investments estimated at SAR40.0 billion.  </p><p>HELI (FV: EGP12.44, OW) is extending the deadline for investors to submit offers to rent HELI&apos;s 11k sqm Ghernata land plot to 19 October 2023. </p><p>POUL (FV: EGP5.90, EW) released 2Q23 net profit at EGP207 mn (+13% YoY). Squeezed margins down the income statement and heightened net interest expenses, despite the annual jump in revenues due to higher prices, 1H23 net profit recorded EGP763 mn (2.3x YoY). POUL is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 1.8x and an EV/EBITDA of 1.6x. </p><p>Afrexambank granted USD200 million loan equally distributed between SWDY (FV: EGP22.87, OW) and ORAS (FV: EGP181.70, OW) to finance developmental projects in Barbados in the Caribbean, according to local media.  </p><p>Gioshy Steel proposed to acquire a government-owned billets production facility, according to local media. </p><p>We downgraded our FV for IDHC to EGP22.32/share, down from EGP23.03/share, maintaining our Equalweight recommendation, to factor in: Updated macro assumptions and higher RRR, Rolling over the model for one additional year, Joint venture in Saudi Arabia, Pressured GPM on the back of launching Saudi Arabia&apos;s new joint venture. Despite higher top-line growth in 2024 and 2025 given further high price increases due to devaluation, in addition to conventional test recovery and margins normalizing to pre-Covid norms by 2027-2028. </p><p>Etisalat intends to launch an electronic payments company in Egypt in 4Q2024.  </p><p>Weekly Commodity Update |  Last Price        WoW Change, % </p><p>Brent, USD/bbl            90.7     2.4% </p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton  &amp;nbs</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Annual urban inflation jumped to 37.4% in August from 36.5% in July. Core inflation — which strips out volatile items such as food and fuel — recorded 40.4% y-o-y in August, down marginally from 40.7% in July.   </p><p>We believe the CBE will press the pause button on its upcoming meeting on 21st September, especially to assess the impact of the 100bps hike decided in its last meeting on August 3rd. The decision might be supported by a probable slowdown in the Fed tightening.  </p><p>Minister of Planning said that the government aims to collect USD 4-5 billion from the government privatization program by the end of the current fiscal year 2023/24, and half of these proceeds have been collected so far.  </p><p>Minister of Planning indicated that 4 new companies are being qualified to join the pre-offering fund of the SFE.  </p><p>Minister of Planning said that the Egyptian economy will grow by less than 4% in the fiscal year 2022/2023.  </p><p>The General Investment Authority discussed with the China Development Bank (CDB) the opportunities for a Chinese bank to be present in Egypt.  </p><p>Emirati business leader Khalaf Al Habtoor is interested in investing in projects offered by the Sovereign Fund of Egypt.  </p><p>Several local and international investors are eyeing a stake in state-owned manganese producer Sinai Manganese.   </p><p>The Export Council for Engineering Industries is launching a trade mission to Iraq, that includes 22 Egyptian companies from various sectors to Iraq. The mission intends to boost exports.   </p><p>Egypt’s gas imports from Israel rose 21.5% y-o-y to 903 mn cubic feet per day (cf/d) on average in 1H 2023.  </p><p>Ethiopia has completed the fourth and final phase of filling the reservoir of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).  </p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) launched a pricing index for MSME financing products designed to give small business owners clearer information about the loan market.   </p><p>TMGH (FV: EGP22.55, OW) is partnering with Saudi National Housing Company to develop a development project in Riyadh called Banan on a land area of 10.0 million sqm, with investments estimated at SAR40.0 billion.  </p><p>HELI (FV: EGP12.44, OW) is extending the deadline for investors to submit offers to rent HELI&apos;s 11k sqm Ghernata land plot to 19 October 2023. </p><p>POUL (FV: EGP5.90, EW) released 2Q23 net profit at EGP207 mn (+13% YoY). Squeezed margins down the income statement and heightened net interest expenses, despite the annual jump in revenues due to higher prices, 1H23 net profit recorded EGP763 mn (2.3x YoY). POUL is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 1.8x and an EV/EBITDA of 1.6x. </p><p>Afrexambank granted USD200 million loan equally distributed between SWDY (FV: EGP22.87, OW) and ORAS (FV: EGP181.70, OW) to finance developmental projects in Barbados in the Caribbean, according to local media.  </p><p>Gioshy Steel proposed to acquire a government-owned billets production facility, according to local media. </p><p>We downgraded our FV for IDHC to EGP22.32/share, down from EGP23.03/share, maintaining our Equalweight recommendation, to factor in: Updated macro assumptions and higher RRR, Rolling over the model for one additional year, Joint venture in Saudi Arabia, Pressured GPM on the back of launching Saudi Arabia&apos;s new joint venture. Despite higher top-line growth in 2024 and 2025 given further high price increases due to devaluation, in addition to conventional test recovery and margins normalizing to pre-Covid norms by 2027-2028. </p><p>Etisalat intends to launch an electronic payments company in Egypt in 4Q2024.  </p><p>Weekly Commodity Update |  Last Price        WoW Change, % </p><p>Brent, USD/bbl            90.7     2.4% </p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton  &amp;nbs</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Annual urban inflation has inched up to record 37.4% YoY in August, up from 36.5% in July.  On a monthly basis, urban inflation eased slightly to 1.6% MoM in August, compared to 1.9% in July. The Finance Ministry is looking to secure USD1.5-2 billion in fresh loans by 4Q2023. Net foreign reserves were essentially flat in August at USD34.93 billion, up from USD34.88 billion in July. Egypt has repaid about USD52 billion in interest and foreign debt installments during FY2022/23 and FY2021/...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Annual urban inflation has inched up to record 37.4% YoY in August, up from 36.5% in July.  On a monthly basis, urban inflation eased slightly to 1.6% MoM in August, compared to 1.9% in July.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is looking to secure USD1.5-2 billion in fresh loans by 4Q2023.</p><p>Net foreign reserves were essentially flat in August at USD34.93 billion, up from USD34.88 billion in July.</p><p>Egypt has repaid about USD52 billion in interest and foreign debt installments during FY2022/23 and FY2021/22.</p><p>EGPC reached an agreement with local banks to reschedule the debt repayment dates worth USD2.25 billion, with increasing the repayment period by two years to reach five years.</p><p>Suez Canal recorded revenues of USD1.8 billion in July and August, the first two months of fiscal year 2023/24.</p><p>Trade deficit shrank to USD2.32 billion in June, compared to USD4.43 billion during the same month of the previous year, a decrease of 47.7% on lower value of imports.</p><p>More than six consortiums have expressed interest in the tender for five solar power plants up for grabs on the North Coast. The plants are expected to require a combined USD270 million worth of investment and will be built under a 25-year build-own-operate contract.</p><p>e&amp; plans to invest up to EGP6 billion in Egypt in 2024, an amount similar to what was invested this year.</p><p>Savola postponed their plan to produce multiple bakery products in Egypt in their newly acquired factory from &quot;Ole&quot; due to the absence of utilities in the factory.</p><p>Dubai-based airline, Flydubai, will start running daily flights to Cairo’s Sphinx International Airport on 28 October 2023. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Annual urban inflation has inched up to record 37.4% YoY in August, up from 36.5% in July.  On a monthly basis, urban inflation eased slightly to 1.6% MoM in August, compared to 1.9% in July.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is looking to secure USD1.5-2 billion in fresh loans by 4Q2023.</p><p>Net foreign reserves were essentially flat in August at USD34.93 billion, up from USD34.88 billion in July.</p><p>Egypt has repaid about USD52 billion in interest and foreign debt installments during FY2022/23 and FY2021/22.</p><p>EGPC reached an agreement with local banks to reschedule the debt repayment dates worth USD2.25 billion, with increasing the repayment period by two years to reach five years.</p><p>Suez Canal recorded revenues of USD1.8 billion in July and August, the first two months of fiscal year 2023/24.</p><p>Trade deficit shrank to USD2.32 billion in June, compared to USD4.43 billion during the same month of the previous year, a decrease of 47.7% on lower value of imports.</p><p>More than six consortiums have expressed interest in the tender for five solar power plants up for grabs on the North Coast. The plants are expected to require a combined USD270 million worth of investment and will be built under a 25-year build-own-operate contract.</p><p>e&amp; plans to invest up to EGP6 billion in Egypt in 2024, an amount similar to what was invested this year.</p><p>Savola postponed their plan to produce multiple bakery products in Egypt in their newly acquired factory from &quot;Ole&quot; due to the absence of utilities in the factory.</p><p>Dubai-based airline, Flydubai, will start running daily flights to Cairo’s Sphinx International Airport on 28 October 2023. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Inflation figures for August will be released on Sunday 10th September. We expect urban inflation rate to continue rising on the rally of food items' prices and uncertainties of FX prospects, recording about 38% YoY. The government has sold lands during January to July 2023 amounting to USD2.5 billion, an official said. Credit Suisse expects the government to announce new deals worth USD1 billion soon, within the state IPO program. A government official said that monthly revenues from transpo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Inflation figures for August will be released on Sunday 10th September. We expect urban inflation rate to continue rising on the rally of food items&apos; prices and uncertainties of FX prospects, recording about 38% YoY.</p><p>The government has sold lands during January to July 2023 amounting to USD2.5 billion, an official said.</p><p>Credit Suisse expects the government to announce new deals worth USD1 billion soon, within the state IPO program.</p><p>A government official said that monthly revenues from transporting Israeli gas through the national NG network to European markets amounted to USD9 million, expected to revive by next winter, in light of the rise in Europe’s consumption of gas imports for heating purposes.</p><p><b>EAST </b>released standalone financial results for FY22/23. Annual bottom-line recorded EGP7,657 mn compared to EGP4,030 mn in FY21/22. 4Q22/23 net profit reached EGP2,367 mn, compared to EGP1,801 mn in 3Q22/23 and losses of EGP222 mn in 4Q21/22. The remarkable jump in bottom-line annually and sequentially is solely backed by the weak base effect present in FY21/22 and 4Q21/22.</p><p><b>EAST</b> is starting the procedures required for spinoff to separate the unutilized real estate assets in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 159 of 1981, and in accordance with the Capital Market Law.</p><p><b>CCAP</b>&apos;s subsidiary <b>TAQA</b> has established a Saudi company with the Saudi Natural Gas Distribution Company. The SAR500 million company, dubbed First Gas Company, is a 50/50 joint venture. The company will maintain and develop pipelines, and transport oil and gas.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP181.70, OW) and UK’s Colas Rail have inked an agreement with the National Authority for Tunnels to convert Alexandria’s Abu Qir railway into an underground metro. The European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development are providing a combined EUR1 billion in finance for the project.</p><p>According to local media, <b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP22.55, OW) intends to launch a project in Riyadh.</p><p>According to local media, <b>MNHD</b> (FV: EGP3.11, EW) is studying investment opportunities in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Greece, and Canada.</p><p>Developers will soon be allowed to apply for a one-time license to own and operate commercial and office properties rather than having to apply for annual license renewals.</p><p>Beltone Venture Capital, a subsidiary of BTFH, acquired 20% of the shares of Ariica, a manufacturer of home and decorative products, in a deal worth EGP31 million.</p><p>aiBank has launched a 15% interest-up-front time deposit. Savers must deposit at least EGP500k in the account for up to six months. </p><p>Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has acquired a nearly 10% stake worth USD2.25 bn in Madrid-based Telefonica SA to extend its operations. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Inflation figures for August will be released on Sunday 10th September. We expect urban inflation rate to continue rising on the rally of food items&apos; prices and uncertainties of FX prospects, recording about 38% YoY.</p><p>The government has sold lands during January to July 2023 amounting to USD2.5 billion, an official said.</p><p>Credit Suisse expects the government to announce new deals worth USD1 billion soon, within the state IPO program.</p><p>A government official said that monthly revenues from transporting Israeli gas through the national NG network to European markets amounted to USD9 million, expected to revive by next winter, in light of the rise in Europe’s consumption of gas imports for heating purposes.</p><p><b>EAST </b>released standalone financial results for FY22/23. Annual bottom-line recorded EGP7,657 mn compared to EGP4,030 mn in FY21/22. 4Q22/23 net profit reached EGP2,367 mn, compared to EGP1,801 mn in 3Q22/23 and losses of EGP222 mn in 4Q21/22. The remarkable jump in bottom-line annually and sequentially is solely backed by the weak base effect present in FY21/22 and 4Q21/22.</p><p><b>EAST</b> is starting the procedures required for spinoff to separate the unutilized real estate assets in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 159 of 1981, and in accordance with the Capital Market Law.</p><p><b>CCAP</b>&apos;s subsidiary <b>TAQA</b> has established a Saudi company with the Saudi Natural Gas Distribution Company. The SAR500 million company, dubbed First Gas Company, is a 50/50 joint venture. The company will maintain and develop pipelines, and transport oil and gas.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP181.70, OW) and UK’s Colas Rail have inked an agreement with the National Authority for Tunnels to convert Alexandria’s Abu Qir railway into an underground metro. The European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development are providing a combined EUR1 billion in finance for the project.</p><p>According to local media, <b>TMGH</b> (FV: EGP22.55, OW) intends to launch a project in Riyadh.</p><p>According to local media, <b>MNHD</b> (FV: EGP3.11, EW) is studying investment opportunities in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Greece, and Canada.</p><p>Developers will soon be allowed to apply for a one-time license to own and operate commercial and office properties rather than having to apply for annual license renewals.</p><p>Beltone Venture Capital, a subsidiary of BTFH, acquired 20% of the shares of Ariica, a manufacturer of home and decorative products, in a deal worth EGP31 million.</p><p>aiBank has launched a 15% interest-up-front time deposit. Savers must deposit at least EGP500k in the account for up to six months. </p><p>Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has acquired a nearly 10% stake worth USD2.25 bn in Madrid-based Telefonica SA to extend its operations. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt’s PMI recorded 49.2 in August, equivalent to July's figure, as output and new orders fell at modest rates while employment and inventories moved into expansion. A faster increase in input costs reduced overall activity.   Egypt's government plans to use the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to contract with a global consulting firm to develop a clear investment strategy for Egypt and improve Egypt’s ranking in the ease of doing business index in the coming years, with the aim...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s PMI recorded 49.2 in August, equivalent to July&apos;s figure, as output and new orders fell at modest rates while employment and inventories moved into expansion. A faster increase in input costs reduced overall activity.  </p><p>Egypt&apos;s government plans to use the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to contract with a global consulting firm to develop a clear investment strategy for Egypt and improve Egypt’s ranking in the ease of doing business index in the coming years, with the aim of raising investment rates by 25% to 30%. The IFC is also developing an integrated plan for the government’s IPO program.</p><p>Egyptians living abroad can now purchase land in new cities from abroad. </p><p>GASC bought 480k metric tons of wheat from Russian commodity trader Solaris for USD 270 per metric ton on a cost and freight basis (C&amp;F). </p><p>Israel, Greece, and Cyprus agreed yesterday to form a deeper trilateral energy partnership to export Israeli gas to Europe and connect their energy grids. Israel currently sells around 4.6 bcm of natural gas a year to Egypt, which then exports a portion to Europe via its LNG facilities and uses the rest for local consumption.  </p><p>Moscow and Ankara are close to agreeing to set up a gas trading hub in Turkey, a move that will provide Russia with another avenue to export gas and strengthen Turkey’s position as a major energy player in the region.  </p><p>The Central Bank intends to issue instructions for preparing banks for better settlement setup, improve banks&apos; governance, strengthen the board of directors&apos; roles, and prevent conflicts of interest. </p><p>The CBE is working on a project to digitize remittances, through incentives, such as the points system, cash back, and discounts for merchants, the issuance of products in foreign currency to encourage beneficiaries to save, where agreements have been made with banks and exchange bureaus in the Gulf to target and educate dispatchers. </p><p>The announced transaction implies an EV/ton of USD466 (EGP14,396) for Hadeed. If we apply the same multiple to ESRS, and take into account a discount for Egypt&apos;s macro challenges then ESRS’s value will reach EGP68.63/ share implying an upside potential of 33% based on ESRS&apos;s last price, and 26% higher than our DCF valuation of EGP54.60/share, as per the table below.</p><p>The Housing Ministry is putting together a list of local construction companies recommended for taking on infrastructure projects in Iraq. ORAS and SWDY are key beneficiaries. </p><p>Egyptian contracting companies have obtained cabinet approval to extend the contract execution period for an additional 6 months, in light of macro challenges. </p><p>Banque Misr is looking forward to selling a 20-30% stake in Banque du Caire to a strategic investor during 2024. </p><p>Beltone Financial Holding has inked a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Minya-based microfinance provider Cash after completing due diligence on the company.</p><p>Egypt Education Platform, owned partially by HRHO, intends to invest EGP1 billion for expansion until 2025. </p><p>EGTS’s appeal against the court’s ruling in December 2021 requiring EGTS to pay USD5.7 million (EGP0.17/share) to Trans Mediterranean for Tourism Investments in relation with a canceled land sale contract was denied.</p><p>EgyptAir launched flights between Cairo and São Paulo, running two flights a month.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s PMI recorded 49.2 in August, equivalent to July&apos;s figure, as output and new orders fell at modest rates while employment and inventories moved into expansion. A faster increase in input costs reduced overall activity.  </p><p>Egypt&apos;s government plans to use the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to contract with a global consulting firm to develop a clear investment strategy for Egypt and improve Egypt’s ranking in the ease of doing business index in the coming years, with the aim of raising investment rates by 25% to 30%. The IFC is also developing an integrated plan for the government’s IPO program.</p><p>Egyptians living abroad can now purchase land in new cities from abroad. </p><p>GASC bought 480k metric tons of wheat from Russian commodity trader Solaris for USD 270 per metric ton on a cost and freight basis (C&amp;F). </p><p>Israel, Greece, and Cyprus agreed yesterday to form a deeper trilateral energy partnership to export Israeli gas to Europe and connect their energy grids. Israel currently sells around 4.6 bcm of natural gas a year to Egypt, which then exports a portion to Europe via its LNG facilities and uses the rest for local consumption.  </p><p>Moscow and Ankara are close to agreeing to set up a gas trading hub in Turkey, a move that will provide Russia with another avenue to export gas and strengthen Turkey’s position as a major energy player in the region.  </p><p>The Central Bank intends to issue instructions for preparing banks for better settlement setup, improve banks&apos; governance, strengthen the board of directors&apos; roles, and prevent conflicts of interest. </p><p>The CBE is working on a project to digitize remittances, through incentives, such as the points system, cash back, and discounts for merchants, the issuance of products in foreign currency to encourage beneficiaries to save, where agreements have been made with banks and exchange bureaus in the Gulf to target and educate dispatchers. </p><p>The announced transaction implies an EV/ton of USD466 (EGP14,396) for Hadeed. If we apply the same multiple to ESRS, and take into account a discount for Egypt&apos;s macro challenges then ESRS’s value will reach EGP68.63/ share implying an upside potential of 33% based on ESRS&apos;s last price, and 26% higher than our DCF valuation of EGP54.60/share, as per the table below.</p><p>The Housing Ministry is putting together a list of local construction companies recommended for taking on infrastructure projects in Iraq. ORAS and SWDY are key beneficiaries. </p><p>Egyptian contracting companies have obtained cabinet approval to extend the contract execution period for an additional 6 months, in light of macro challenges. </p><p>Banque Misr is looking forward to selling a 20-30% stake in Banque du Caire to a strategic investor during 2024. </p><p>Beltone Financial Holding has inked a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Minya-based microfinance provider Cash after completing due diligence on the company.</p><p>Egypt Education Platform, owned partially by HRHO, intends to invest EGP1 billion for expansion until 2025. </p><p>EGTS’s appeal against the court’s ruling in December 2021 requiring EGTS to pay USD5.7 million (EGP0.17/share) to Trans Mediterranean for Tourism Investments in relation with a canceled land sale contract was denied.</p><p>EgyptAir launched flights between Cairo and São Paulo, running two flights a month.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Global Investment Company Limited, owned by Emirati businessmen Mohammed Alabbar and Abu Bakr Abdullah Al-Husseini, has acquired 30% of EAST (FV: EGP24.72, OW) at USD 625 million. The transaction implies a price/share of EGP28.90 and a 23/24 P/E of 10.1x. The price is above our FV by 14.5% and 34% above yesterday’s market price. USD150 mn will be made available for purchasing the needed imported raw materials to ensure the resumption of production. EAST is currently trading at FY23/24 P/E of ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Global Investment Company Limited, owned by Emirati businessmen Mohammed Alabbar and Abu Bakr Abdullah Al-Husseini, has acquired 30% of EAST (FV: EGP24.72, OW) at USD 625 million. The transaction implies a price/share of EGP28.90 and a 23/24 P/E of 10.1x. The price is above our FV by 14.5% and 34% above yesterday’s market price. USD150 mn will be made available for purchasing the needed imported raw materials to ensure the resumption of production. EAST is currently trading at FY23/24 P/E of 7.5x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.6x.<br/><br/>Eni and its partners will invest USD 7.7 bn in their Egypt exploration operations over the next four years.</p><p>The government has purchased hedging contracts covering 35% of its estimated oil imports for the FY23/24. The contracts lock in crude purchases at around USD 75-80 per barrel, below the USD 85 per barrel price projected in the FY 2023-2024 budget. The government expects the country to import around 100 mn barrels of crude this year.</p><p>The EGP is reportedly now trading at 38-39 per USD in the parallel market — down from highs of 41 last week — as local banks step in to meet demand among importers for the USD. (Al Arabiya)</p><p>CLHO (FV: EGP5.30, OW) reported 2Q23 net attributable profit of EGP97 million in 2Q23 (+41.2% YoY, +2.2% QoQ), impacted by margin contraction despite revenue growth. In 1H23, net attributable profit came in at EGP191 million (+16.3% YoY). We downgraded our FV to EGP5.30/share, down from EGP6.50/share. CLHO is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 13.8x and EV/EBITDA of 6.9x.</p><p>ORAS (FV: EGP181.70, OW) announced that the contract signed with the Egyptian National Railways (ENR) to modernize and upgrade the Cairo-Beni Suef railway corridor in Egypt, in consortium with Thales, is valued at EUR340 million, funded by the World Bank.</p><p>EGAL (FV: EGP53.58, OW) confirmed in a release to EGX that it is not among 14 companies being sued by the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) over alleged price-fixing. </p><p>The Public Investment Fund (PIF) is on course to take over two of Saudi Arabia’s largest steel producers to create a giant national entity. </p><p>MCQE (FV: EGP20.17, EW) to distribute a cash dividend of EGP0.75/share for FY22 over two tranches. with a dividend yield of 3.9%.</p><p>MCRO launched 20 new products in the local market during 1H23 as part of its expansion plan. The company is still studying the opening of new export markets in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.</p><p>The Head of the Pharmaceutical Industry Chamber of the Federation of Industries expects the release of raw materials and production requirements worth USD120- USD130 million to pharma producers this month.</p><p>MNHD signed an MoU with CCAP subsidiary, ASEC Automation, to develop the infrastructure and road network for MNHD&apos;s Cavana project on the Sarai land plot, with cost estimated at EGP100.0 million and delivery expected within 12 months.</p><p>According to local media, RTVC intends to start development of its two projects on the North Coast and in New Cairo before the end of 2023.</p><p>The Egyptian Railway Authority received offers from 12 local technology companies to implement comprehensive electronic digitization for all services available to passengers and investors, according to local press.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update |        Last Price            WoW Change, %</b></p><p>Brent, USD/bbl            88.6     4.8%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton          391.8   -5.2%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton  467.0   0.0%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,070.0            0.0%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton         940.0   0.0%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton       369.1   -2.0%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Global Investment Company Limited, owned by Emirati businessmen Mohammed Alabbar and Abu Bakr Abdullah Al-Husseini, has acquired 30% of EAST (FV: EGP24.72, OW) at USD 625 million. The transaction implies a price/share of EGP28.90 and a 23/24 P/E of 10.1x. The price is above our FV by 14.5% and 34% above yesterday’s market price. USD150 mn will be made available for purchasing the needed imported raw materials to ensure the resumption of production. EAST is currently trading at FY23/24 P/E of 7.5x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.6x.<br/><br/>Eni and its partners will invest USD 7.7 bn in their Egypt exploration operations over the next four years.</p><p>The government has purchased hedging contracts covering 35% of its estimated oil imports for the FY23/24. The contracts lock in crude purchases at around USD 75-80 per barrel, below the USD 85 per barrel price projected in the FY 2023-2024 budget. The government expects the country to import around 100 mn barrels of crude this year.</p><p>The EGP is reportedly now trading at 38-39 per USD in the parallel market — down from highs of 41 last week — as local banks step in to meet demand among importers for the USD. (Al Arabiya)</p><p>CLHO (FV: EGP5.30, OW) reported 2Q23 net attributable profit of EGP97 million in 2Q23 (+41.2% YoY, +2.2% QoQ), impacted by margin contraction despite revenue growth. In 1H23, net attributable profit came in at EGP191 million (+16.3% YoY). We downgraded our FV to EGP5.30/share, down from EGP6.50/share. CLHO is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 13.8x and EV/EBITDA of 6.9x.</p><p>ORAS (FV: EGP181.70, OW) announced that the contract signed with the Egyptian National Railways (ENR) to modernize and upgrade the Cairo-Beni Suef railway corridor in Egypt, in consortium with Thales, is valued at EUR340 million, funded by the World Bank.</p><p>EGAL (FV: EGP53.58, OW) confirmed in a release to EGX that it is not among 14 companies being sued by the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) over alleged price-fixing. </p><p>The Public Investment Fund (PIF) is on course to take over two of Saudi Arabia’s largest steel producers to create a giant national entity. </p><p>MCQE (FV: EGP20.17, EW) to distribute a cash dividend of EGP0.75/share for FY22 over two tranches. with a dividend yield of 3.9%.</p><p>MCRO launched 20 new products in the local market during 1H23 as part of its expansion plan. The company is still studying the opening of new export markets in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.</p><p>The Head of the Pharmaceutical Industry Chamber of the Federation of Industries expects the release of raw materials and production requirements worth USD120- USD130 million to pharma producers this month.</p><p>MNHD signed an MoU with CCAP subsidiary, ASEC Automation, to develop the infrastructure and road network for MNHD&apos;s Cavana project on the Sarai land plot, with cost estimated at EGP100.0 million and delivery expected within 12 months.</p><p>According to local media, RTVC intends to start development of its two projects on the North Coast and in New Cairo before the end of 2023.</p><p>The Egyptian Railway Authority received offers from 12 local technology companies to implement comprehensive electronic digitization for all services available to passengers and investors, according to local press.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update |        Last Price            WoW Change, %</b></p><p>Brent, USD/bbl            88.6     4.8%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton          391.8   -5.2%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton  467.0   0.0%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,070.0            0.0%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton         940.0   0.0%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton       369.1   -2.0%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[NFL position shrank by USD808 million in July, recording USD-26.3 billion up from USD-27.1 billion in June. Foreign nationals applying for a residence permit after arriving in Egypt will soon be required to transfer the required fees from hard currency into EGP through a local bank or exchange office. Capital Intelligence Ratings lowered Egypt's Long-Term Foreign Currency Rating (LT FCR) and Long-Term Local Currency Rating (LT LCR) to 'B' from 'B+'. The Outlook on Egypt's LT FCR and LT LCR ha...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>NFL position shrank by USD808 million in July, recording USD-26.3 billion up from USD-27.1 billion in June.</p><p>Foreign nationals applying for a residence permit after arriving in Egypt will soon be required to transfer the required fees from hard currency into EGP through a local bank or exchange office.</p><p>Capital Intelligence Ratings lowered Egypt&apos;s Long-Term Foreign Currency Rating (LT FCR) and Long-Term Local Currency Rating (LT LCR) to &apos;B&apos; from &apos;B+&apos;. The Outlook on Egypt&apos;s LT FCR and LT LCR has been revised to Stable from Negative.</p><p>Thales Group and <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP181.70, OW) have signed a contract with Egyptian National Railways (ENR) to upgrade the signaling and communication systems of the 125-km Cairo-Beni Suef railway line. </p><p><b>EAST</b> decided to raise its daily output once more by 15% after the previous 25% to satisfy the market&apos;s needs.</p><p>Silverstone Capital sold 11.45% (154.8 million shares) of its stake in <b>TAQA</b> in a deal worth EGP1.2 billion, at EGP7.84/share. The company’s current ownership in TAQA declined to 17.68% from 29.13% before the deal. Nile Energy Limited bought 101.4 million shares, or 7.5% with EGP795 million, while Sanford Investment Limited bought 53.4 million shares or 3.95% with EGP419 million.</p><p>The BoD of Delta Insurance approved increasing the company’s paid-in capital from EGP400 million to EGP500 million as well as increasing its authorized capital from EGP800 million to EGP1 billion. It is worthy to note that <b>EKHO</b> owns 63.22% of Delta Insurance.</p><p>The US is backing Chevron’s plans to develop Cyprus’ massive Aphrodite natural gas field — which include building a pipeline linking the field to Egypt — after Cyprus turned down the plans last week. </p><p>Austria-based wood panels maker Kronospan plans to invest USD50 million to set up a multi-purpose wood panels factory in either Sadat City or 10 Ramadan.</p><p>The Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) has filed charges against 14 aluminum companies, accusing them of collaborating to inflate and fix the price of the metal, according to local media.</p><p><b>IDHC</b> released 2Q23 financial results. Net profit recorded EGP43 million in 2Q23 (-65.6% YoY, -74.4% QoQ), implying a contracting NPM of 4% (-12.0pps YoY, -14.9pps QoQ). This decline is attributed to strong base effect of Covid-19 margins annually and high FX gains sequentially. Revenues came in at EGP957 million in 2Q23 (+4.6% YoY, +23.6% QoQ); the sequential increase is driven by a rise of 14% in test volumes and a 20% increase in average revenue per test. On semi-annual basis, net profit recorded EGP211 million in 1H23 (-52% YoY) and revenues recorded EGP1.9 billion (-4.0% YoY). </p><p><b>CSAG</b> released its preliminary financial results for FY22/23 recording a 95% YoY surge in bottom-line to EGP350.6 million. Revenues came in at EGP81.4 million in FY22/23 (+10 YoY).</p><p><b>ATLC</b> closed a EGP1.74 billion securitized bond issuance. The company will use the proceeds to bolster its financial position and support future growth plans.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP12.44, OW) raised its contract with Matrix Company to manage and operate the developed part of Merryland Park for three years from EGP17.5 million to EGP24.2 million. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NFL position shrank by USD808 million in July, recording USD-26.3 billion up from USD-27.1 billion in June.</p><p>Foreign nationals applying for a residence permit after arriving in Egypt will soon be required to transfer the required fees from hard currency into EGP through a local bank or exchange office.</p><p>Capital Intelligence Ratings lowered Egypt&apos;s Long-Term Foreign Currency Rating (LT FCR) and Long-Term Local Currency Rating (LT LCR) to &apos;B&apos; from &apos;B+&apos;. The Outlook on Egypt&apos;s LT FCR and LT LCR has been revised to Stable from Negative.</p><p>Thales Group and <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP181.70, OW) have signed a contract with Egyptian National Railways (ENR) to upgrade the signaling and communication systems of the 125-km Cairo-Beni Suef railway line. </p><p><b>EAST</b> decided to raise its daily output once more by 15% after the previous 25% to satisfy the market&apos;s needs.</p><p>Silverstone Capital sold 11.45% (154.8 million shares) of its stake in <b>TAQA</b> in a deal worth EGP1.2 billion, at EGP7.84/share. The company’s current ownership in TAQA declined to 17.68% from 29.13% before the deal. Nile Energy Limited bought 101.4 million shares, or 7.5% with EGP795 million, while Sanford Investment Limited bought 53.4 million shares or 3.95% with EGP419 million.</p><p>The BoD of Delta Insurance approved increasing the company’s paid-in capital from EGP400 million to EGP500 million as well as increasing its authorized capital from EGP800 million to EGP1 billion. It is worthy to note that <b>EKHO</b> owns 63.22% of Delta Insurance.</p><p>The US is backing Chevron’s plans to develop Cyprus’ massive Aphrodite natural gas field — which include building a pipeline linking the field to Egypt — after Cyprus turned down the plans last week. </p><p>Austria-based wood panels maker Kronospan plans to invest USD50 million to set up a multi-purpose wood panels factory in either Sadat City or 10 Ramadan.</p><p>The Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) has filed charges against 14 aluminum companies, accusing them of collaborating to inflate and fix the price of the metal, according to local media.</p><p><b>IDHC</b> released 2Q23 financial results. Net profit recorded EGP43 million in 2Q23 (-65.6% YoY, -74.4% QoQ), implying a contracting NPM of 4% (-12.0pps YoY, -14.9pps QoQ). This decline is attributed to strong base effect of Covid-19 margins annually and high FX gains sequentially. Revenues came in at EGP957 million in 2Q23 (+4.6% YoY, +23.6% QoQ); the sequential increase is driven by a rise of 14% in test volumes and a 20% increase in average revenue per test. On semi-annual basis, net profit recorded EGP211 million in 1H23 (-52% YoY) and revenues recorded EGP1.9 billion (-4.0% YoY). </p><p><b>CSAG</b> released its preliminary financial results for FY22/23 recording a 95% YoY surge in bottom-line to EGP350.6 million. Revenues came in at EGP81.4 million in FY22/23 (+10 YoY).</p><p><b>ATLC</b> closed a EGP1.74 billion securitized bond issuance. The company will use the proceeds to bolster its financial position and support future growth plans.</p><p><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP12.44, OW) raised its contract with Matrix Company to manage and operate the developed part of Merryland Park for three years from EGP17.5 million to EGP24.2 million. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Ministers have given the green light to the Finance Ministry to take a fresh USD500 million issuance of JPY-denominated bonds to market. The so-called “Samurai bonds” would carry a tenor of five years.</p><p>Prime Minister has issued a decision to double the Sovereign Fund of Egypt’s authorized capital to EGP400 billion.</p><p>The cabinet approved the launch of a council for green hydrogen tasked with overseeing the implementation of the government’s green hydrogen strategy.</p><p>The cabinet agreed to set up a unit to handle relations with the multilateral Brics bloc of major emerging economies after it joins the organization next year.</p><p>Acwa Power has achieved financial close for its 200 MW solar project in Kom Ombo, the largest privately-owned solar plant in the country.</p><p>Afreximbank has agreed to extend a USD400 million loan to the state-owned Chemical Industries Holding Company (CIHC) for a USD1.2 billion phosphate fertilizers complex in El Wadi El Gedid governorate.</p><p>Mohamed Al Sayyad has been named vice chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA).</p><p>Visa and Mastercard are set to increase charges retailers pay when accepting customers’ credit, debit, and prepaid cards.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP181.70, OW) reported its consolidated results for 2Q23 with attributable net income surging to USD62.6 million in 2Q23 (+3 folds YoY, +73.4% QoQ), bringing 1H23 earnings to USD98.7 million (+191.2% YoY) despite tight revenue growth and operating margins. The surge in bottom line was driven by: recognizing a gain on the sale of two non-strategic building materials subsidiaries in May and June amounting to a net of USD92.9 million, net forex gains of USD14.0 million during the quarter, compared to a loss of USD0.5 million in 2Q22. <em>ORAS is trading at FY23e PE of 2.1x and EV/EBITDA of 2.0x.</em></p><p>An <b>ORAS</b>-consortium has signed a land allocation agreement with the Electricity Ministry for its planned 3-GW wind farm, according to a statement by the cabinet.</p><p>The Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA) has given the all-clear to Rosatom and co. to proceed with the construction of the fourth 1.2-GW reactor at the Dabaa nuclear plant.</p><p><b>FAIT</b> (FV: EGP 28.90, EW) 2Q23 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP769 million (+2% y/y,-65% q/q) bringing 1H23 bottom line to EGP2,988 million (+45% y/y). Sequential decline is mainly caused by the absence of FX gains in 2Q23 versus an exceptional figure in the previous quarter coupled with lower operating income, higher OPEX and effective tax rate, despite lower booked provisions. <em>The stock is currently trading at P/B23 of 0.6x and P/E23 of 3.9x, with ROAE of 17%.</em></p><p><b>RAYA</b> intends to increase its stake in Ostool to 90% up from 62% currently.</p><p>AMIC released their report for the month of July showing a decline in auto sales by 51% YoY to reach 6,295 units. Passenger cars&apos; sales dropped by 45% YoY to record 5k unit.</p><p><b>JUFO</b> will raise its milk prices by 11%. While <b>DOMT</b> will raise its ASP by 7.5%.</p><p><b>OCDI </b>(FV: EGP23.30, OW) is partnering with Nobu Hospitality to bring the Nobu brand to Egypt through two luxury hotels, the restaurant, and branded residences in two OCDI projects in Cairo and on the North Coast.</p><p>Cabinet granted Samsung Electronics the golden license to establish a mobile phone factory in Beni Suef.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ministers have given the green light to the Finance Ministry to take a fresh USD500 million issuance of JPY-denominated bonds to market. The so-called “Samurai bonds” would carry a tenor of five years.</p><p>Prime Minister has issued a decision to double the Sovereign Fund of Egypt’s authorized capital to EGP400 billion.</p><p>The cabinet approved the launch of a council for green hydrogen tasked with overseeing the implementation of the government’s green hydrogen strategy.</p><p>The cabinet agreed to set up a unit to handle relations with the multilateral Brics bloc of major emerging economies after it joins the organization next year.</p><p>Acwa Power has achieved financial close for its 200 MW solar project in Kom Ombo, the largest privately-owned solar plant in the country.</p><p>Afreximbank has agreed to extend a USD400 million loan to the state-owned Chemical Industries Holding Company (CIHC) for a USD1.2 billion phosphate fertilizers complex in El Wadi El Gedid governorate.</p><p>Mohamed Al Sayyad has been named vice chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA).</p><p>Visa and Mastercard are set to increase charges retailers pay when accepting customers’ credit, debit, and prepaid cards.</p><p><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP181.70, OW) reported its consolidated results for 2Q23 with attributable net income surging to USD62.6 million in 2Q23 (+3 folds YoY, +73.4% QoQ), bringing 1H23 earnings to USD98.7 million (+191.2% YoY) despite tight revenue growth and operating margins. The surge in bottom line was driven by: recognizing a gain on the sale of two non-strategic building materials subsidiaries in May and June amounting to a net of USD92.9 million, net forex gains of USD14.0 million during the quarter, compared to a loss of USD0.5 million in 2Q22. <em>ORAS is trading at FY23e PE of 2.1x and EV/EBITDA of 2.0x.</em></p><p>An <b>ORAS</b>-consortium has signed a land allocation agreement with the Electricity Ministry for its planned 3-GW wind farm, according to a statement by the cabinet.</p><p>The Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA) has given the all-clear to Rosatom and co. to proceed with the construction of the fourth 1.2-GW reactor at the Dabaa nuclear plant.</p><p><b>FAIT</b> (FV: EGP 28.90, EW) 2Q23 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP769 million (+2% y/y,-65% q/q) bringing 1H23 bottom line to EGP2,988 million (+45% y/y). Sequential decline is mainly caused by the absence of FX gains in 2Q23 versus an exceptional figure in the previous quarter coupled with lower operating income, higher OPEX and effective tax rate, despite lower booked provisions. <em>The stock is currently trading at P/B23 of 0.6x and P/E23 of 3.9x, with ROAE of 17%.</em></p><p><b>RAYA</b> intends to increase its stake in Ostool to 90% up from 62% currently.</p><p>AMIC released their report for the month of July showing a decline in auto sales by 51% YoY to reach 6,295 units. Passenger cars&apos; sales dropped by 45% YoY to record 5k unit.</p><p><b>JUFO</b> will raise its milk prices by 11%. While <b>DOMT</b> will raise its ASP by 7.5%.</p><p><b>OCDI </b>(FV: EGP23.30, OW) is partnering with Nobu Hospitality to bring the Nobu brand to Egypt through two luxury hotels, the restaurant, and branded residences in two OCDI projects in Cairo and on the North Coast.</p><p>Cabinet granted Samsung Electronics the golden license to establish a mobile phone factory in Beni Suef.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government is looking to sell a c.70% stake in the 4.8-GW Beni Suef combined-cycle power plant. An indicative value of USD1.4-1.9 bn was assigned to the asset.   Two unnamed investors are looking to acquire a stake in bottled drinks firm Safi.  A further stake in the Zafarana wind farm will be offered to international investors aside from the portion that the government has in principle agreed to sell to multinational shipping giant Maersk.  Midtereania Capital showed interest i...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government is looking to sell a c.70% stake in the 4.8-GW Beni Suef combined-cycle power plant. An indicative value of USD1.4-1.9 bn was assigned to the asset. <br/><br/>Two unnamed investors are looking to acquire a stake in bottled drinks firm Safi. </p><p>A further stake in the Zafarana wind farm will be offered to international investors aside from the portion that the government has in principle agreed to sell to multinational shipping giant Maersk.<br/><br/>Midtereania Capital showed interest in acquiring a majority stake in Middle East Glass Manufacturing Co. amidst interest from multiple other entities. <br/><br/>The government is considering offering the Jabal Al-Zeit station to generate electricity from wind through a competitive offering to a number of investors for USD300 million next October.<br/><br/>The government is looking to sell up to 40% of the state-owned Helwan Fertilizers Company to a strategic investor.<br/><br/>The Export Development Fund could bring five new manufacturing sectors into the next phase of the export subsidy scheme, which starts next month. <br/><br/>The government will meet with businesses and investors on 2 October to discuss liberalizing Egypt’s electricity grid. <br/><br/>The CBE plans to establish Digital Financial Identification Company to hold the bank’s stakes in a number of companies. The bank will contribute to 55% (EGP275 million) of the company’s capital.<br/><br/>The Holding Company for Electricity targets collecting receivables worth EGP5 billion by the end of October.<br/> <br/><b>CCAP</b>’s TAQA has submitted a non-binding offer to buy an unspecified stake in fuel retailer Wataniya. Initial offers range between USD250 million and USD280 million. <br/><br/>Singapore-based chemical company Indorama is set to invest around USD700 million to establish two factories to produce phosphate fertilizers and silicon metal for solar panel production.<br/><br/>BP intends to drill four new exploratory wells looking for natural gas in offshore Mediterranean concessions in 4Q23. <br/><br/><b>Mopco</b> 2Q23 results: <br/>• The bottom line came in at EGP1.519 billion (-38% QoQ, -8% YoY). 2Q23 bottom line negatively impacted by the slow down in top line due to lower global urea prices and absence of exceptional income<br/>• 1H23 net profit after taxes came in at EGP3.971 billion, up 6% YoY. Due to improved sales volumes and exceptional non-operating income in 1Q23.<br/> <br/><b>DSCW</b> consolidated 2Q23 results: <br/>• Net profit for the quarter recorded EGP104 mn (+194.3% YoY, +531.1% QoQ). Annual rise supported by higher sales, recovering export market, and higher selling prices. While sequential rise driven by the lack of FX losses that was present in 1Q23.<br/><br/><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP181.70, OW) signed a contract with Eagle Hills Properties for the construction of Soul Luxury Beach Resort, on Egypt’s North Coast. <br/><br/><b>PHAR</b> disclosed that there are no offers or negotiations from PHAR’s main shareholder to sell down its stake in the company to a strategic investor. <br/><br/><b>EXPA</b> yesterday denied knowledge of any government intention to sell shares to private investors via the privatization program.<br/><br/>Visa will provide digital payments services to EFG Holding’s aiBank. <br/><br/><b>HELI</b> signed the protocol agreement with the National Organization for Social Insurance regarding the National Organization for an offer to buy HELI&apos;s 1,695 feddan Heliopark land plot.<br/> <br/>Cigarettes&apos; prices continue the rise after a slowdown period last two weeks driven by <b>EAST</b>&apos;s announcement that they will be increasing their output to 1,560 mn cigarettes a day.</p><p><b>SWDY</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP22.87, OW) Center Irrigation Pivots plant, located in the integrated Sokhna, in cooperation with the National Service Projects Organization (NSPO), will be launched soon.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government is looking to sell a c.70% stake in the 4.8-GW Beni Suef combined-cycle power plant. An indicative value of USD1.4-1.9 bn was assigned to the asset. <br/><br/>Two unnamed investors are looking to acquire a stake in bottled drinks firm Safi. </p><p>A further stake in the Zafarana wind farm will be offered to international investors aside from the portion that the government has in principle agreed to sell to multinational shipping giant Maersk.<br/><br/>Midtereania Capital showed interest in acquiring a majority stake in Middle East Glass Manufacturing Co. amidst interest from multiple other entities. <br/><br/>The government is considering offering the Jabal Al-Zeit station to generate electricity from wind through a competitive offering to a number of investors for USD300 million next October.<br/><br/>The government is looking to sell up to 40% of the state-owned Helwan Fertilizers Company to a strategic investor.<br/><br/>The Export Development Fund could bring five new manufacturing sectors into the next phase of the export subsidy scheme, which starts next month. <br/><br/>The government will meet with businesses and investors on 2 October to discuss liberalizing Egypt’s electricity grid. <br/><br/>The CBE plans to establish Digital Financial Identification Company to hold the bank’s stakes in a number of companies. The bank will contribute to 55% (EGP275 million) of the company’s capital.<br/><br/>The Holding Company for Electricity targets collecting receivables worth EGP5 billion by the end of October.<br/> <br/><b>CCAP</b>’s TAQA has submitted a non-binding offer to buy an unspecified stake in fuel retailer Wataniya. Initial offers range between USD250 million and USD280 million. <br/><br/>Singapore-based chemical company Indorama is set to invest around USD700 million to establish two factories to produce phosphate fertilizers and silicon metal for solar panel production.<br/><br/>BP intends to drill four new exploratory wells looking for natural gas in offshore Mediterranean concessions in 4Q23. <br/><br/><b>Mopco</b> 2Q23 results: <br/>• The bottom line came in at EGP1.519 billion (-38% QoQ, -8% YoY). 2Q23 bottom line negatively impacted by the slow down in top line due to lower global urea prices and absence of exceptional income<br/>• 1H23 net profit after taxes came in at EGP3.971 billion, up 6% YoY. Due to improved sales volumes and exceptional non-operating income in 1Q23.<br/> <br/><b>DSCW</b> consolidated 2Q23 results: <br/>• Net profit for the quarter recorded EGP104 mn (+194.3% YoY, +531.1% QoQ). Annual rise supported by higher sales, recovering export market, and higher selling prices. While sequential rise driven by the lack of FX losses that was present in 1Q23.<br/><br/><b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP181.70, OW) signed a contract with Eagle Hills Properties for the construction of Soul Luxury Beach Resort, on Egypt’s North Coast. <br/><br/><b>PHAR</b> disclosed that there are no offers or negotiations from PHAR’s main shareholder to sell down its stake in the company to a strategic investor. <br/><br/><b>EXPA</b> yesterday denied knowledge of any government intention to sell shares to private investors via the privatization program.<br/><br/>Visa will provide digital payments services to EFG Holding’s aiBank. <br/><br/><b>HELI</b> signed the protocol agreement with the National Organization for Social Insurance regarding the National Organization for an offer to buy HELI&apos;s 1,695 feddan Heliopark land plot.<br/> <br/>Cigarettes&apos; prices continue the rise after a slowdown period last two weeks driven by <b>EAST</b>&apos;s announcement that they will be increasing their output to 1,560 mn cigarettes a day.</p><p><b>SWDY</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP22.87, OW) Center Irrigation Pivots plant, located in the integrated Sokhna, in cooperation with the National Service Projects Organization (NSPO), will be launched soon.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government pledged to guarantee the capital (USD800 million) recently invested by ADQ in 3 companies, in addition to an annual rate of 8% for a period of 4 years. The companies include National Drilling (25%), Elab (35%), and Ethydco (30%).   Egypt’s government intends to offer stakes in 5 key companies, in addition to water desalination plants, until the end of June 2024. The program aims to collect USD 5 billion during this stage, the largest part of which is due to the offering of...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government pledged to guarantee the capital (USD800 million) recently invested by ADQ in 3 companies, in addition to an annual rate of 8% for a period of 4 years. The companies include National Drilling (25%), Elab (35%), and Ethydco (30%).  </p><p>Egypt’s government intends to offer stakes in 5 key companies, in addition to water desalination plants, until the end of June 2024. The program aims to collect USD 5 billion during this stage, the largest part of which is due to the offering of 70% of the Siemens power station in Beni Suef.  </p><p>Supply Minister announced on Sunday the exclusion of rice from ration cards. </p><p>BP will invest USD 3.5 bn in exploration and production operations in Egypt over the next three years. </p><p>Middle East Glass (MEG) gave the green light to unnamed investors to conduct due diligence. </p><p>Ministry of Electricity revealed the details of the plan to expand the participation of the private sector in electricity production to create a competitive market in the field of energy. </p><p>Financial Regulatory Authority approved the criteria for registering verification and certification bodies for projects to reduce carbon emissions. </p><p>The first round of GERD talks between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan did not witness any tangible change in the Ethiopian position.  <br/>The industrial sector requests the same tax exemptions and similar incentives for ongoing projects, and it would not be exclusive to new projects.  </p><p>HELI (FV: EGP12.44, OW) is to draw up a protocol agreement with the National Organization for Social Insurance regarding the National Organization for Social Insurance&apos;s offer to buy HELI&apos;s 1,695 feddan Heliopark land plot. According to local media, the final agreement could be signed in 4Q23.</p><p>According to local media, the National Organization for Social Insurance plans to invest EGP25.0 billion in the real estate sector.</p><p>EGAL (FV: EGP53.58, OW) posted its preliminary financial results for 4Q22/23 and FY22/23 recording a net loss of EGP225 million in 4Q22/23, bringing FY22/23 bottom-line to EGP3.7 billion (+48% YoY). We expect the weak bottom-line during the quarter came due to a hike in interest expense and other non-operating expenses. EGAL is trading at FY23/24 PE of 3.1x and EV/EBITDA of 3.1x.</p><p>We published our 2Q23 Cement Wrap Up. We maintain our Overweight recommendation for ARCC at a FV of EGP9.94/share. We upgraded our fair value for MCQE to EGP20.17/share, yet maintaining our Equalweight recommendation. We downgraded our fair value for MBSC to EGP25.73/share down from EGP28.12/share (adjusted for the capital decrease), maintaining our Equalweight recommendation. </p><p>EFIC (EW, FV: EGP39.53) Issued financial results for 2Q23. Net profit after taxes amounted to EGP213 million, up 65% QoQ but down 18% YoY. 1H23 bottom line recorded EGP436 million, down by 12% YoY, due to weaker gross margins and higher non-operating expenses. EFIC is currently trading at 2023 P/E of 6.0x and EV/EBITDA of 4.36x.</p><p>According to local media, EAST&apos;s stake sale will be finalized within 1H24. The holding company for chemical industries received 3 offers from Phillip Morris, JTI, and another GCC investor.</p><p>Beltone Financial has not entered into any form of agreement to acquire the fintech platform Cashcall. It announced entry with Pickalbatros an EGP 750 mn sale-leaseback agreement.  </p><p>CIRA is studying the implementation of the second issuance of future rights securitization bonds at a value of EGP700 million.</p><p> </p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government pledged to guarantee the capital (USD800 million) recently invested by ADQ in 3 companies, in addition to an annual rate of 8% for a period of 4 years. The companies include National Drilling (25%), Elab (35%), and Ethydco (30%).  </p><p>Egypt’s government intends to offer stakes in 5 key companies, in addition to water desalination plants, until the end of June 2024. The program aims to collect USD 5 billion during this stage, the largest part of which is due to the offering of 70% of the Siemens power station in Beni Suef.  </p><p>Supply Minister announced on Sunday the exclusion of rice from ration cards. </p><p>BP will invest USD 3.5 bn in exploration and production operations in Egypt over the next three years. </p><p>Middle East Glass (MEG) gave the green light to unnamed investors to conduct due diligence. </p><p>Ministry of Electricity revealed the details of the plan to expand the participation of the private sector in electricity production to create a competitive market in the field of energy. </p><p>Financial Regulatory Authority approved the criteria for registering verification and certification bodies for projects to reduce carbon emissions. </p><p>The first round of GERD talks between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan did not witness any tangible change in the Ethiopian position.  <br/>The industrial sector requests the same tax exemptions and similar incentives for ongoing projects, and it would not be exclusive to new projects.  </p><p>HELI (FV: EGP12.44, OW) is to draw up a protocol agreement with the National Organization for Social Insurance regarding the National Organization for Social Insurance&apos;s offer to buy HELI&apos;s 1,695 feddan Heliopark land plot. According to local media, the final agreement could be signed in 4Q23.</p><p>According to local media, the National Organization for Social Insurance plans to invest EGP25.0 billion in the real estate sector.</p><p>EGAL (FV: EGP53.58, OW) posted its preliminary financial results for 4Q22/23 and FY22/23 recording a net loss of EGP225 million in 4Q22/23, bringing FY22/23 bottom-line to EGP3.7 billion (+48% YoY). We expect the weak bottom-line during the quarter came due to a hike in interest expense and other non-operating expenses. EGAL is trading at FY23/24 PE of 3.1x and EV/EBITDA of 3.1x.</p><p>We published our 2Q23 Cement Wrap Up. We maintain our Overweight recommendation for ARCC at a FV of EGP9.94/share. We upgraded our fair value for MCQE to EGP20.17/share, yet maintaining our Equalweight recommendation. We downgraded our fair value for MBSC to EGP25.73/share down from EGP28.12/share (adjusted for the capital decrease), maintaining our Equalweight recommendation. </p><p>EFIC (EW, FV: EGP39.53) Issued financial results for 2Q23. Net profit after taxes amounted to EGP213 million, up 65% QoQ but down 18% YoY. 1H23 bottom line recorded EGP436 million, down by 12% YoY, due to weaker gross margins and higher non-operating expenses. EFIC is currently trading at 2023 P/E of 6.0x and EV/EBITDA of 4.36x.</p><p>According to local media, EAST&apos;s stake sale will be finalized within 1H24. The holding company for chemical industries received 3 offers from Phillip Morris, JTI, and another GCC investor.</p><p>Beltone Financial has not entered into any form of agreement to acquire the fintech platform Cashcall. It announced entry with Pickalbatros an EGP 750 mn sale-leaseback agreement.  </p><p>CIRA is studying the implementation of the second issuance of future rights securitization bonds at a value of EGP700 million.</p><p> </p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>El Sisi yesterday instructed cabinet to implement a package of incentives to support industrial activity and accelerate localization.</p><p>-Provide new industrial projects in specific sectors a five-year exemption from all taxes, excluding VAT, provided the projects are up and running within three years.</p><p>-Businesses that get their projects operational in half the agreed upon time frame will receive a 50% discount on the price they paid for the land.</p><p>-Expand the granting of golden licenses to all the projects working to enhance localization.</p><p>EXPA, the Agricultural Bank of Egypt, and aiBank have until 23 August 2024 to align their regulations with the 2020 Banking Act, after President Abdel Fattah El Sisi ratified the bill of establishing laws. </p><p>Delegations from Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan met in Cairo on Sunday to begin a new round of talks over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.</p><p>General Authority for Investment and Free Zones received requests from Chinese investors to inject investments into the local market in yuan to escape the dollar dominance.</p><p>Chinese textile manufacturer Zhejiang Cady Industry will invest USD 60 mn to establish a factory in Ain Sokhna.</p><p>Network International intends to invest EGP1 billion in the Egyptian market over the coming three years. </p><p>Unnamed investors are eyeing the purchase of Gulf Capital’s entire 37% stake (23.1 mn shares) in EGX-listed Middle East Glass (MEG).</p><p>The government is planning to issue six more pellet steel production licenses to major foreign investors or local-foreign consortiums in 2024. Government is now prioritizing foreign companies to attract FX into the country.</p><p>Russia-based steel maker Novostal M plans to invest USD400-500 million to set up a steel factory in Egypt.</p><p>The government broke ground on its EGP1.5 billion strategic warehouse in Luxor yesterday which is planned to take 18-24 months to build. ORAS (FV: EGP181.70, OW), Hassan Allam Utilities, and Samcrete are executing the project. </p><p>Misr Chemical Industries issued the net profit figure for July 2023 that amounted to EGP38 million, up 6% MoM and 71% YoY.  MICH stated in its BoD release that net profit for July 2023 increased thanks to higher production volumes and sales prices. MICH is trading at FY22/23 P/E of 3.37x.</p><p>Weekly Commodities |  Last Price           WoW Change, %</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl  84.5      -0.4%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton     413.3    8.1%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton      467.0    0.0%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton  1,070.0 0.0%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton              940.0    2.2%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton             377.1    0.0%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton        2,113.7 1.2%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton             1,917.5              12.1%</p><p>Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton    149.4              -0.1%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT   2,333.0 -4.9%</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>El Sisi yesterday instructed cabinet to implement a package of incentives to support industrial activity and accelerate localization.</p><p>-Provide new industrial projects in specific sectors a five-year exemption from all taxes, excluding VAT, provided the projects are up and running within three years.</p><p>-Businesses that get their projects operational in half the agreed upon time frame will receive a 50% discount on the price they paid for the land.</p><p>-Expand the granting of golden licenses to all the projects working to enhance localization.</p><p>EXPA, the Agricultural Bank of Egypt, and aiBank have until 23 August 2024 to align their regulations with the 2020 Banking Act, after President Abdel Fattah El Sisi ratified the bill of establishing laws. </p><p>Delegations from Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan met in Cairo on Sunday to begin a new round of talks over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.</p><p>General Authority for Investment and Free Zones received requests from Chinese investors to inject investments into the local market in yuan to escape the dollar dominance.</p><p>Chinese textile manufacturer Zhejiang Cady Industry will invest USD 60 mn to establish a factory in Ain Sokhna.</p><p>Network International intends to invest EGP1 billion in the Egyptian market over the coming three years. </p><p>Unnamed investors are eyeing the purchase of Gulf Capital’s entire 37% stake (23.1 mn shares) in EGX-listed Middle East Glass (MEG).</p><p>The government is planning to issue six more pellet steel production licenses to major foreign investors or local-foreign consortiums in 2024. Government is now prioritizing foreign companies to attract FX into the country.</p><p>Russia-based steel maker Novostal M plans to invest USD400-500 million to set up a steel factory in Egypt.</p><p>The government broke ground on its EGP1.5 billion strategic warehouse in Luxor yesterday which is planned to take 18-24 months to build. ORAS (FV: EGP181.70, OW), Hassan Allam Utilities, and Samcrete are executing the project. </p><p>Misr Chemical Industries issued the net profit figure for July 2023 that amounted to EGP38 million, up 6% MoM and 71% YoY.  MICH stated in its BoD release that net profit for July 2023 increased thanks to higher production volumes and sales prices. MICH is trading at FY22/23 P/E of 3.37x.</p><p>Weekly Commodities |  Last Price           WoW Change, %</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl  84.5      -0.4%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton     413.3    8.1%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton      467.0    0.0%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton  1,070.0 0.0%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton              940.0    2.2%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton             377.1    0.0%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton        2,113.7 1.2%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton             1,917.5              12.1%</p><p>Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton    149.4              -0.1%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT   2,333.0 -4.9%</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt intends to pay USD240 million to the IMF next September, to pay off a tranche of the USD5 billion credit agreement it concluded in 2020. Egypt was among the six countries invited to join the Brics starting January 2024, along with Saudi Arabia, UAE, Argentina, Iran, and Ethiopia.  Ahmed Abdelrahman El Sheikh has been named Head of EGX for a one-year term starting 26 August. The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has completed procedures to establish the first Egyptian Securities ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt intends to pay USD240 million to the IMF next September, to pay off a tranche of the USD5 billion credit agreement it concluded in 2020.</p><p>Egypt was among the six countries invited to join the Brics starting January 2024, along with Saudi Arabia, UAE, Argentina, Iran, and Ethiopia. </p><p>Ahmed Abdelrahman El Sheikh has been named Head of EGX for a one-year term starting 26 August.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has completed procedures to establish the first Egyptian Securities Federation.</p><p>State grains buyer GASC reportedly made no purchase after direct talks to buy wheat with international trading houses on Friday. </p><p>Hossam Haiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, revealed that the government had received requests from Chinese investors to inject investments into the local market in yuan.</p><p>Indian “Hinduja” is seeking to invest USD500 million in the manufacture of electric buses in Egypt.</p><p>US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hinted that the Fed could be forced to continue its aggressive monetary tightening cycle, citing persistent inflation as the US economy continues to register strong growth.</p><p>Turkey’s central bank opted for an unexpectedly large interest rate hike on Thursday, lifting its benchmark rates by 750 bps to 25%.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> posted its 2Q23 consolidated financial results with net attributable income standing at EGP2.7 billion in 2Q23 (+136% YoY, -8% QoQ), bringing 1H23 earnings to EGP5.6 billion (+195% YoY). Bottom-line annual growth was accelerated by higher revenue growth and profitability across all business segments, coupled with higher FX gains that partially offset rising financing costs and SG&amp;A expenses. Consolidated revenues surged to EGP36.3 billion (+78% YoY, +9% QoQ), bringing 1H23 revenues to EGP69.6 billion (+79% YoY). </p><p>Medlog, the cargo subsidiary of Italy’s MSC, has inked a contract with the government to design, construct, operate, maintain, and finance the new Tenth of Ramadan dry port and logistics center under a 30-year PPP contract with investments estimated at USD100 million. A consortium led by MSC was chosen in June including <b>SWDY </b>and <b>ORAS</b>, to establish and operate the 250-feddan dry port.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> will finalize the acquisition of Ethydco by the end of October, according to local press.</p><p>Chevron’s proposal to develop the Aphrodite gas field has been rejected by Cyprus, leaving both parties 30 days to reach a new agreement. Egypt is supposed to liquefy that gas to be exported to Europe. </p><p>Neptune Energy has started exploratory drilling at the Yakoot well in its North West El Amal offshore concession in the Gulf of Suez.</p><p><b>ECAP</b>&apos;s BoD approved to open a branch for the company in Saudi Arabia. </p><p>The prices of hotels are expected to rise by at least 35% y/y in 2023, with a 30% increase forecast for 2024, according to tourism sources. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt intends to pay USD240 million to the IMF next September, to pay off a tranche of the USD5 billion credit agreement it concluded in 2020.</p><p>Egypt was among the six countries invited to join the Brics starting January 2024, along with Saudi Arabia, UAE, Argentina, Iran, and Ethiopia. </p><p>Ahmed Abdelrahman El Sheikh has been named Head of EGX for a one-year term starting 26 August.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has completed procedures to establish the first Egyptian Securities Federation.</p><p>State grains buyer GASC reportedly made no purchase after direct talks to buy wheat with international trading houses on Friday. </p><p>Hossam Haiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, revealed that the government had received requests from Chinese investors to inject investments into the local market in yuan.</p><p>Indian “Hinduja” is seeking to invest USD500 million in the manufacture of electric buses in Egypt.</p><p>US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hinted that the Fed could be forced to continue its aggressive monetary tightening cycle, citing persistent inflation as the US economy continues to register strong growth.</p><p>Turkey’s central bank opted for an unexpectedly large interest rate hike on Thursday, lifting its benchmark rates by 750 bps to 25%.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> posted its 2Q23 consolidated financial results with net attributable income standing at EGP2.7 billion in 2Q23 (+136% YoY, -8% QoQ), bringing 1H23 earnings to EGP5.6 billion (+195% YoY). Bottom-line annual growth was accelerated by higher revenue growth and profitability across all business segments, coupled with higher FX gains that partially offset rising financing costs and SG&amp;A expenses. Consolidated revenues surged to EGP36.3 billion (+78% YoY, +9% QoQ), bringing 1H23 revenues to EGP69.6 billion (+79% YoY). </p><p>Medlog, the cargo subsidiary of Italy’s MSC, has inked a contract with the government to design, construct, operate, maintain, and finance the new Tenth of Ramadan dry port and logistics center under a 30-year PPP contract with investments estimated at USD100 million. A consortium led by MSC was chosen in June including <b>SWDY </b>and <b>ORAS</b>, to establish and operate the 250-feddan dry port.</p><p><b>SKPC</b> will finalize the acquisition of Ethydco by the end of October, according to local press.</p><p>Chevron’s proposal to develop the Aphrodite gas field has been rejected by Cyprus, leaving both parties 30 days to reach a new agreement. Egypt is supposed to liquefy that gas to be exported to Europe. </p><p>Neptune Energy has started exploratory drilling at the Yakoot well in its North West El Amal offshore concession in the Gulf of Suez.</p><p><b>ECAP</b>&apos;s BoD approved to open a branch for the company in Saudi Arabia. </p><p>The prices of hotels are expected to rise by at least 35% y/y in 2023, with a 30% increase forecast for 2024, according to tourism sources. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Budget deficit increased to 6.26% of GDP in the first 11 months of FY22/23 to record EGP615.2 billion, compared to 5.50% of GDP in the same period last year. GAFI has approved GV Investments’ ambitious 26k-feddan Tarboul industrial project in Giza. The project will require EGP500 billion (USD16.2 billion) of investments. The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are reportedly close to an agreement about inviting new member countries to join the BRICS.  Companies have ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Budget deficit increased to 6.26% of GDP in the first 11 months of FY22/23 to record EGP615.2 billion, compared to 5.50% of GDP in the same period last year.</p><p>GAFI has approved GV Investments’ ambitious 26k-feddan Tarboul industrial project in Giza. The project will require EGP500 billion (USD16.2 billion) of investments.</p><p>The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are reportedly close to an agreement about inviting new member countries to join the BRICS. </p><p>Companies have until 22 November to apply to set up a credit rating agency, with the FRA set to award a license to just one of the firms.</p><p>The FRA is studying amending sukuk regulations to attract small issuances.</p><p>The IFC expected that Egypt would lead African countries in the digital economy alongside Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya by 2025.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> net profit in 2Q23 increased 34.9% y/y and 40.7% q/q to EGP355.4 million, bringing 1H23 net profit up 8.9% y/y to EGP608.1 million. 2Q23 sales reached EGP12.9 billion (150.4% y/y and 90.3% q/q) and bringing 1H23 sales up 84.0% y/y to EGP19.7 billion, supported by sales in Badya. Revenue in 2Q23 declined 16.0% y/y and 3.9% q/q to EGP3.4 billion, reflecting fewer delivered units and bringing 1H23 revenue to EGP6.9 billion, almost flat y/y. </p><p>According to local media, <b>ORHD</b> is allocating 22k sqm to the medical space in O West, and negotiations with hospitals are underway.</p><p>Israeli Energy Minister said that Israel will increase gas exports to Egypt from its offshore Tamar field. Israel will raise gas exports by an additional 38.7 billion cubic meters (bcm) over 11 years.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum is preparing to offer 10 new oil and gas exploration concessions in the south.</p><p>The EGX’s listing committee has approved the delisting of the shares of <b>IRAX</b>.</p><p>Aman Financial Services, a subsidiary of <b>RAYA</b>, plans to apply for a digital banking license from CBE, according to local press.</p><p><b>CICH</b>’s micro-enterprise services company Reefy signed a financing agreement with the EBRD. According to it, a loan of EGP 200 million was obtained, with the aim of supporting entrepreneurs, young people in Egypt and financing their micro projects.</p><p>The Egyptian National Railway Authority, of the Ministry of Transportation, to start executing the first phase of &quot;Matrouh-Salloum&quot; line (280 km long) in the beginning of next year with an estimated cost of EGP8 billion, according to local media. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Budget deficit increased to 6.26% of GDP in the first 11 months of FY22/23 to record EGP615.2 billion, compared to 5.50% of GDP in the same period last year.</p><p>GAFI has approved GV Investments’ ambitious 26k-feddan Tarboul industrial project in Giza. The project will require EGP500 billion (USD16.2 billion) of investments.</p><p>The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are reportedly close to an agreement about inviting new member countries to join the BRICS. </p><p>Companies have until 22 November to apply to set up a credit rating agency, with the FRA set to award a license to just one of the firms.</p><p>The FRA is studying amending sukuk regulations to attract small issuances.</p><p>The IFC expected that Egypt would lead African countries in the digital economy alongside Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya by 2025.</p><p><b>PHDC</b> net profit in 2Q23 increased 34.9% y/y and 40.7% q/q to EGP355.4 million, bringing 1H23 net profit up 8.9% y/y to EGP608.1 million. 2Q23 sales reached EGP12.9 billion (150.4% y/y and 90.3% q/q) and bringing 1H23 sales up 84.0% y/y to EGP19.7 billion, supported by sales in Badya. Revenue in 2Q23 declined 16.0% y/y and 3.9% q/q to EGP3.4 billion, reflecting fewer delivered units and bringing 1H23 revenue to EGP6.9 billion, almost flat y/y. </p><p>According to local media, <b>ORHD</b> is allocating 22k sqm to the medical space in O West, and negotiations with hospitals are underway.</p><p>Israeli Energy Minister said that Israel will increase gas exports to Egypt from its offshore Tamar field. Israel will raise gas exports by an additional 38.7 billion cubic meters (bcm) over 11 years.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum is preparing to offer 10 new oil and gas exploration concessions in the south.</p><p>The EGX’s listing committee has approved the delisting of the shares of <b>IRAX</b>.</p><p>Aman Financial Services, a subsidiary of <b>RAYA</b>, plans to apply for a digital banking license from CBE, according to local press.</p><p><b>CICH</b>’s micro-enterprise services company Reefy signed a financing agreement with the EBRD. According to it, a loan of EGP 200 million was obtained, with the aim of supporting entrepreneurs, young people in Egypt and financing their micro projects.</p><p>The Egyptian National Railway Authority, of the Ministry of Transportation, to start executing the first phase of &quot;Matrouh-Salloum&quot; line (280 km long) in the beginning of next year with an estimated cost of EGP8 billion, according to local media. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Unemployment inched down to 7.0% in 2Q23, down 0.1% from 1Q23, according to data released by statistics agency Capmas. Unemployment was down 0.2% compared with the same period last year.<br/><br/>Egypt&apos;s non-petroleum trade deficit has reached USD7.5 billion in 2Q23, showing a 10.7% dip from the same period last year. Non-oil imports value has dropped to USD15.9 billion in 2Q23 from USD17.6 billion in 2Q22, while the value of the non-oil exports fell to USD8.4 billion in 2Q23 from USD9.2 billion in the same period last year.<br/><br/>The National Election Authority (NEA) will soon announce the timetable for the 2024 presidential election.<br/><br/>Authorities have detected the first two cases of the new sub-variant of covid-19 (EG.5 / Eris).<br/><br/>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt is planning to offer the Ministry of Finance’s building in Downtown to investors through the usufruct system next month.<br/><br/>S&amp;P Global followed Moody’s to downgrade the ratings of five US lenders amid tough operating conditions, including funding risks and weaker profitability on the back of rising interest rates.<br/><br/>EAST confirmed yesterday in a release that The Holding Company for Chemical Industries have received multiple offers from foreign investors to buy a stake that does not exceed 30% of its 50.95% stake in the company. According to local media, JTI and Phillip Morris are two of the main interested parties in the stake.<br/><br/>Valu has announced a strategic rebranding to reflect its transition from Buy Now and Pay Later Solutions Company (BNPL) as a consumer finance company, to a comprehensive financial services technology company that offers a range of diversified financial solutions and products. Valu will apply to the Financial Regulatory Authority to acquire a fintech license. It targets revenues worth EGP1.8 billion by the end of 2023, after recording EGP800 million in the first half.<br/><br/>The National Bank of Egypt recorded a net profit of EGP35 billion during 2022, in parallel with the growth of the bank&apos;s total loan portfolio by about 47% from 2021. Banque Misr announced a EGP25 billion net profit during 2022 and net loans jumped by 16.2%.<br/><br/>The petroleum ministry announced a new oil discovery in the Geisum and Tawila West Concession in the Gulf of Suez. The new discovery was made by Egypt&apos;s Cheiron through exploration well GNN-11, currently producing more than 2,500 barrels a day. Total output from the field, located in North Geisum, has reached about 23,000 barrels per day.<br/>Misr Fertilizers Production company-Mopco appoints Ahmed Mohamed El Sayed as the new Managing director and CEO instead of Mohamed Sobhy Mansour.<br/><br/>Hisham Riyad Hussein Suleiman was appointed acting chairman and managing director of the Egyptian Company for Ethylene and Derivatives Production (Ethydco).<br/><br/>According to local press, MTIE is among three companies interested to acquire Chinese cars agencies to expand the offering of models with fuel and electric vehicles.<br/><br/>TALM announced that they have received the presidential decree for their Badya University and completed the licensing process. The university is expected to begin operations by September 2024. Badya University is 60% owned by TALM and 40% owned by Palm Hills Development.<br/><br/>Pharmaceutical companies intend to submit a request to the EDA during this August, to consider the repricing of some medicines between 15 to 20%, in light of the high cost of production requirements, which are imported in USD.<br/><br/>Easyjet is running three weekly flights between London Luton and Cairo’s Sphinx International Airport starting 31 October 2023.<br/><br/><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unemployment inched down to 7.0% in 2Q23, down 0.1% from 1Q23, according to data released by statistics agency Capmas. Unemployment was down 0.2% compared with the same period last year.<br/><br/>Egypt&apos;s non-petroleum trade deficit has reached USD7.5 billion in 2Q23, showing a 10.7% dip from the same period last year. Non-oil imports value has dropped to USD15.9 billion in 2Q23 from USD17.6 billion in 2Q22, while the value of the non-oil exports fell to USD8.4 billion in 2Q23 from USD9.2 billion in the same period last year.<br/><br/>The National Election Authority (NEA) will soon announce the timetable for the 2024 presidential election.<br/><br/>Authorities have detected the first two cases of the new sub-variant of covid-19 (EG.5 / Eris).<br/><br/>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt is planning to offer the Ministry of Finance’s building in Downtown to investors through the usufruct system next month.<br/><br/>S&amp;P Global followed Moody’s to downgrade the ratings of five US lenders amid tough operating conditions, including funding risks and weaker profitability on the back of rising interest rates.<br/><br/>EAST confirmed yesterday in a release that The Holding Company for Chemical Industries have received multiple offers from foreign investors to buy a stake that does not exceed 30% of its 50.95% stake in the company. According to local media, JTI and Phillip Morris are two of the main interested parties in the stake.<br/><br/>Valu has announced a strategic rebranding to reflect its transition from Buy Now and Pay Later Solutions Company (BNPL) as a consumer finance company, to a comprehensive financial services technology company that offers a range of diversified financial solutions and products. Valu will apply to the Financial Regulatory Authority to acquire a fintech license. It targets revenues worth EGP1.8 billion by the end of 2023, after recording EGP800 million in the first half.<br/><br/>The National Bank of Egypt recorded a net profit of EGP35 billion during 2022, in parallel with the growth of the bank&apos;s total loan portfolio by about 47% from 2021. Banque Misr announced a EGP25 billion net profit during 2022 and net loans jumped by 16.2%.<br/><br/>The petroleum ministry announced a new oil discovery in the Geisum and Tawila West Concession in the Gulf of Suez. The new discovery was made by Egypt&apos;s Cheiron through exploration well GNN-11, currently producing more than 2,500 barrels a day. Total output from the field, located in North Geisum, has reached about 23,000 barrels per day.<br/>Misr Fertilizers Production company-Mopco appoints Ahmed Mohamed El Sayed as the new Managing director and CEO instead of Mohamed Sobhy Mansour.<br/><br/>Hisham Riyad Hussein Suleiman was appointed acting chairman and managing director of the Egyptian Company for Ethylene and Derivatives Production (Ethydco).<br/><br/>According to local press, MTIE is among three companies interested to acquire Chinese cars agencies to expand the offering of models with fuel and electric vehicles.<br/><br/>TALM announced that they have received the presidential decree for their Badya University and completed the licensing process. The university is expected to begin operations by September 2024. Badya University is 60% owned by TALM and 40% owned by Palm Hills Development.<br/><br/>Pharmaceutical companies intend to submit a request to the EDA during this August, to consider the repricing of some medicines between 15 to 20%, in light of the high cost of production requirements, which are imported in USD.<br/><br/>Easyjet is running three weekly flights between London Luton and Cairo’s Sphinx International Airport starting 31 October 2023.<br/><br/><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The cost of insuring Egypt's 5-year sovereign debt increased by more than 200 bps during the last two weeks, to record 15.6%, as well as the cost of insuring one-year debt rose to 11.2%, compared to 8.7% during the same period.  The yield on Egypt’s dollar-denominated bonds, reached 18.7%, compared to 16.9% on August 8. The USD/EGP settled in non-deliverable futures contracts for a year at 40.77 and 40.96, and for the 3 months contracts, it settled at 33.34-33.37.Companies will now be ab...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The cost of insuring Egypt&apos;s 5-year sovereign debt increased by more than 200 bps during the last two weeks, to record 15.6%, as well as the cost of insuring one-year debt rose to 11.2%, compared to 8.7% during the same period. </p><p>The yield on Egypt’s dollar-denominated bonds, reached 18.7%, compared to 16.9% on August 8.</p><p>The USD/EGP settled in non-deliverable futures contracts for a year at 40.77 and 40.96, and for the 3 months contracts, it settled at 33.34-33.37.Companies will now be able to sell sukuk without acquiring a credit rating after the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) waived the requirement.</p><p>Egyptian General Authority for Supply Commodities is willingness to re-export Russian wheat from Egypt to neighboring countries if Moscow establishes a logistic distribution center in the economic zone of Suez Canal.</p><p>Investors interested in acquiring stakes in United Bank will begin due diligence by the end of September, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said, denying a press report that claimed three banks had already begun the process.</p><p>CI Capital’s revenues almost doubled y-o-y to EGP 3.1 bn in 1H 2023 on the back of strong growth across all of its business lines. Net income after tax and minority interest rose 52% to EGP 517 mn during the six-month period, backed by 92% growth in revenues.</p><p>Jawaid Ahmed Mirza will join the CIB board as a non-executive member.</p><p>Cairo International Airport Company signed two MoUs yesterday with US companies to work on the construction of the fourth terminal at Cairo International Airport.</p><p>Philip Morris’ United Tobacco is eyeing a minority stake in EAST, according to local media. The size of the stake and the offer amount is not disclosed yet.</p><p>Emaar Properties is interested in investing in vacant government buildings in Egypt, and that it has submitted an official request to restructure government buildings in Cairo, whether through restoration or construction.</p><p>Hotel occupancy rates in Egypt have risen to near 100% during the summer of 2023.</p><p>Ministry of trade and industry are currently studying the possibility of locally assembling cars imported from Tatarstan.</p><p>Kima 4Q22/23 net profit after taxes dropped to EGP91 million (-82% QoQ, -47% YoY), lower than our estimated figure of EGP288 million by a considerable margin. On an annual basis, net profit of FY22/23 amounted to EGP1.196 billion compared to EGP651 million in FY21/22 (+84% YoY). Going forward, performance for Kima is tied to Urea global prices- Egypt index following the global supply cutbacks and emerging demand, QTD urea prices averaged USD417/ton compared to USD345/ton in 4Q22/23. Local currency weakness and interest rates will also play a key role in performance. EGCH is currently trading at FY23/24 EV/EBITDA of 2.79x and P/E of 12.28x.</p><p>Apache plans to invest USD1.4 billion on exploration and production in Egypt in 2024. The company is also interested in exploring for gas in the Mediterranean.</p><p>European natural gas prices jumped as much as 9.1% during trading yesterday as labor unrest at key Australian LNG terminals continue to cause concern about global gas supplies.</p><p> </p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The cost of insuring Egypt&apos;s 5-year sovereign debt increased by more than 200 bps during the last two weeks, to record 15.6%, as well as the cost of insuring one-year debt rose to 11.2%, compared to 8.7% during the same period. </p><p>The yield on Egypt’s dollar-denominated bonds, reached 18.7%, compared to 16.9% on August 8.</p><p>The USD/EGP settled in non-deliverable futures contracts for a year at 40.77 and 40.96, and for the 3 months contracts, it settled at 33.34-33.37.Companies will now be able to sell sukuk without acquiring a credit rating after the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) waived the requirement.</p><p>Egyptian General Authority for Supply Commodities is willingness to re-export Russian wheat from Egypt to neighboring countries if Moscow establishes a logistic distribution center in the economic zone of Suez Canal.</p><p>Investors interested in acquiring stakes in United Bank will begin due diligence by the end of September, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said, denying a press report that claimed three banks had already begun the process.</p><p>CI Capital’s revenues almost doubled y-o-y to EGP 3.1 bn in 1H 2023 on the back of strong growth across all of its business lines. Net income after tax and minority interest rose 52% to EGP 517 mn during the six-month period, backed by 92% growth in revenues.</p><p>Jawaid Ahmed Mirza will join the CIB board as a non-executive member.</p><p>Cairo International Airport Company signed two MoUs yesterday with US companies to work on the construction of the fourth terminal at Cairo International Airport.</p><p>Philip Morris’ United Tobacco is eyeing a minority stake in EAST, according to local media. The size of the stake and the offer amount is not disclosed yet.</p><p>Emaar Properties is interested in investing in vacant government buildings in Egypt, and that it has submitted an official request to restructure government buildings in Cairo, whether through restoration or construction.</p><p>Hotel occupancy rates in Egypt have risen to near 100% during the summer of 2023.</p><p>Ministry of trade and industry are currently studying the possibility of locally assembling cars imported from Tatarstan.</p><p>Kima 4Q22/23 net profit after taxes dropped to EGP91 million (-82% QoQ, -47% YoY), lower than our estimated figure of EGP288 million by a considerable margin. On an annual basis, net profit of FY22/23 amounted to EGP1.196 billion compared to EGP651 million in FY21/22 (+84% YoY). Going forward, performance for Kima is tied to Urea global prices- Egypt index following the global supply cutbacks and emerging demand, QTD urea prices averaged USD417/ton compared to USD345/ton in 4Q22/23. Local currency weakness and interest rates will also play a key role in performance. EGCH is currently trading at FY23/24 EV/EBITDA of 2.79x and P/E of 12.28x.</p><p>Apache plans to invest USD1.4 billion on exploration and production in Egypt in 2024. The company is also interested in exploring for gas in the Mediterranean.</p><p>European natural gas prices jumped as much as 9.1% during trading yesterday as labor unrest at key Australian LNG terminals continue to cause concern about global gas supplies.</p><p> </p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mashreq Bank Egypt, Credit Agricole Egypt, and the National Bank of Kuwait’s Egypt unit have begun due diligence on United Bank with a view to potentially acquiring a stake in the bank.</p><p>Misr Digital Innovation Company, a subsidiary of Banque Misr, submitted the first application to obtain a license to operate a digital bank in Egypt.</p><p>SAUD announced receiving preliminary approvals to establish Al Baraka Sukuk Company, through its affiliate Al Baraka Capital. </p><p>The Financial Supervisory Authority revealed that total investments of insurance funds in Egypt increased to EGP11.5 billion during the period from January to June 2023, +21.4% YoY. The value of premiums collected for property and liability insurance companies during the same period reached EGP 35.8 billion, +28.9% YoY.</p><p>RMDA is studying an acquisition of over 50% of a Pharma company and a cosmeceuticals company; no actual acquisition has been completed yet, according to the company’s release.</p><p>According to local media, EMFD (FV: EGP5.01, OW) inaugurated the 356-room Address Marassi Beach Resort located in its Marassi project on the North Coast with investments of EGP5.0 billion.</p><p>Chinese textile mills firm Kingdom Holdings is in negotiations to acquire an unnamed textile company owned by the Public Enterprises Ministry. If the acquisition fails, the company will build its own factory with an investment cost of USD60 mn.</p><p>Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) subsidiary Dragon Oil wants to purchase a stake of at least 20% in the Nargis offshore concession in the Eastern Mediterranean from Chevron.</p><p>Weekly Commodities Change |       Last Price           WoW Change, %</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl         84.8    -2.3%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton      382.4  1.5%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton 467.0  0.0%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton        1,070.0          0.9%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton      920.0  -0.3%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton    378.4  3.0%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton           2,089.3          -1.7%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton   1,710.0           0.0%</p><p>Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton           149.5  3.8%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT          2,333.0          -4.9%</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mashreq Bank Egypt, Credit Agricole Egypt, and the National Bank of Kuwait’s Egypt unit have begun due diligence on United Bank with a view to potentially acquiring a stake in the bank.</p><p>Misr Digital Innovation Company, a subsidiary of Banque Misr, submitted the first application to obtain a license to operate a digital bank in Egypt.</p><p>SAUD announced receiving preliminary approvals to establish Al Baraka Sukuk Company, through its affiliate Al Baraka Capital. </p><p>The Financial Supervisory Authority revealed that total investments of insurance funds in Egypt increased to EGP11.5 billion during the period from January to June 2023, +21.4% YoY. The value of premiums collected for property and liability insurance companies during the same period reached EGP 35.8 billion, +28.9% YoY.</p><p>RMDA is studying an acquisition of over 50% of a Pharma company and a cosmeceuticals company; no actual acquisition has been completed yet, according to the company’s release.</p><p>According to local media, EMFD (FV: EGP5.01, OW) inaugurated the 356-room Address Marassi Beach Resort located in its Marassi project on the North Coast with investments of EGP5.0 billion.</p><p>Chinese textile mills firm Kingdom Holdings is in negotiations to acquire an unnamed textile company owned by the Public Enterprises Ministry. If the acquisition fails, the company will build its own factory with an investment cost of USD60 mn.</p><p>Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) subsidiary Dragon Oil wants to purchase a stake of at least 20% in the Nargis offshore concession in the Eastern Mediterranean from Chevron.</p><p>Weekly Commodities Change |       Last Price           WoW Change, %</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl         84.8    -2.3%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton      382.4  1.5%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton 467.0  0.0%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton        1,070.0          0.9%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton      920.0  -0.3%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton    378.4  3.0%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton           2,089.3          -1.7%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton   1,710.0           0.0%</p><p>Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton           149.5  3.8%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT          2,333.0          -4.9%</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Cabinet approved fixing the currently applied electricity prices until January 1, 2024. The Cabinet granted the International Finance Corporation the right to issue bonds in Egyptian pounds in foreign markets. Hassan Abdalla has been reappointed as the acting CBE governor for another one-year. Egypt plans to establish a logistics zone on the Libyan border as it looks to increase trade with its western neighbor. The zone will be built on an area of 300 feddans near the port in Salloum. The...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Cabinet approved fixing the currently applied electricity prices until January 1, 2024.</p><p>The Cabinet granted the International Finance Corporation the right to issue bonds in Egyptian pounds in foreign markets.</p><p>Hassan Abdalla has been reappointed as the acting CBE governor for another one-year.</p><p>Egypt plans to establish a logistics zone on the Libyan border as it looks to increase trade with its western neighbor. The zone will be built on an area of 300 feddans near the port in Salloum.</p><p>The government has started promoting the offering of 50% of the wind electricity production complex in Zaafarana to investors, as part of the government offering program.</p><p>Orders worth 4k tons of sugar were executed on the commodity’s first day of trading on the Egyptian Mercantile Exchange (EMX) on Thursday.</p><p>The National Dialogue has produced its first set of recommendations for political, economic, and social reforms, three months after it kicked off discussions. Investment and Economic Committee recommendations included: </p><ul><li>Bring back the Economy Ministry to supervise national economic policy,</li><li>Banks shortening their credit-decision times and raising credit limits for industrial firms,</li><li>Increase support for small businesses by launching an investment fund for startups and a national strategy to boost entrepreneurship,</li><li>Introduce commodity futures trading, and</li><li>Strengthen the role of cooperatives by passing new legislation and setting up a new national body.</li></ul><p>We upgrade our FV for <b>LCSW</b> to EGP17.32/share from a previous EGP10.30/share, maintaining our Overweight recommendation, to factor in:</p><ul><li>Improvement in top-line performance on the back of further devaluation and rise in ASP in EGP and USD terms,</li><li>GPM to remain at the level of 26-28% on the back of recovery in the purchasing power in the Middle East and European market and more efficient operations by 2025 to 2028,</li><li>Bottom-line performance is expected to mirror GPM enhanced performance.</li></ul><p><b>SVCE</b> announced its 2Q23 financial results, recording a net loss of EGP39.2 million shrinking from a net loss of EGP85.9 million in 2Q22, bringing 1H23 losses to EGP76.2 million from a loss of EGP117.1 million in 1H22.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> released FY22/23 financial indicators. Bottom-line recorded EGP4.3 billion in FY22/23 (+110% YoY). Revenues came in at EGP4.8 billion (+69.2% YoY). On quarterly basis, ALCN recorded net profit of EGP1.1 billion in 4Q22/23 (+60.5% YoY, -23.2% QoQ). The sequential decline is attributed to the strong base effect of FX gains.</p><p>The Egyptian government is preparing to offer 49% of Banque du Caire on the EGX, between a public offering and a private offering to financial institutions before the end of this year.</p><p>Banque Misr subsidiary Misr Digital Innovation (MDI) on Thursday submitted an official application for a digital banking license to the CBE, becoming the first local company to do so.</p><p><b>RAYA</b>’s consumer finance arm Aman Microfinance is in talks to borrow EGP200 million to expand the company’s lending portfolio.</p><p>Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy offered a bid to international and local entities to launch and operate five solar power stations on the North-West coast to serve water desalination projects in the area.</p><p>The National Authority for Tunnels will start testing the 3C phase of Cairo Metro Line 3 in October ahead of opening it to the public in the first half of 2024.</p><p>The government plans to increase petroleum extractions from EGP939 billion in FY22/23 to EGP1 trillion in FY23/24 and to EGP1.2 trillion in FY25/26.</p><p>A consortium of Egyptian companies is aiming to assemble Geely&apos;s vehicles locally instead of importing them amidst the current FX shortage. </p><p>Consumer electronics retailer B.TECH is launching an online store on e-commerce platform Jumia.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Cabinet approved fixing the currently applied electricity prices until January 1, 2024.</p><p>The Cabinet granted the International Finance Corporation the right to issue bonds in Egyptian pounds in foreign markets.</p><p>Hassan Abdalla has been reappointed as the acting CBE governor for another one-year.</p><p>Egypt plans to establish a logistics zone on the Libyan border as it looks to increase trade with its western neighbor. The zone will be built on an area of 300 feddans near the port in Salloum.</p><p>The government has started promoting the offering of 50% of the wind electricity production complex in Zaafarana to investors, as part of the government offering program.</p><p>Orders worth 4k tons of sugar were executed on the commodity’s first day of trading on the Egyptian Mercantile Exchange (EMX) on Thursday.</p><p>The National Dialogue has produced its first set of recommendations for political, economic, and social reforms, three months after it kicked off discussions. Investment and Economic Committee recommendations included: </p><ul><li>Bring back the Economy Ministry to supervise national economic policy,</li><li>Banks shortening their credit-decision times and raising credit limits for industrial firms,</li><li>Increase support for small businesses by launching an investment fund for startups and a national strategy to boost entrepreneurship,</li><li>Introduce commodity futures trading, and</li><li>Strengthen the role of cooperatives by passing new legislation and setting up a new national body.</li></ul><p>We upgrade our FV for <b>LCSW</b> to EGP17.32/share from a previous EGP10.30/share, maintaining our Overweight recommendation, to factor in:</p><ul><li>Improvement in top-line performance on the back of further devaluation and rise in ASP in EGP and USD terms,</li><li>GPM to remain at the level of 26-28% on the back of recovery in the purchasing power in the Middle East and European market and more efficient operations by 2025 to 2028,</li><li>Bottom-line performance is expected to mirror GPM enhanced performance.</li></ul><p><b>SVCE</b> announced its 2Q23 financial results, recording a net loss of EGP39.2 million shrinking from a net loss of EGP85.9 million in 2Q22, bringing 1H23 losses to EGP76.2 million from a loss of EGP117.1 million in 1H22.</p><p><b>ALCN</b> released FY22/23 financial indicators. Bottom-line recorded EGP4.3 billion in FY22/23 (+110% YoY). Revenues came in at EGP4.8 billion (+69.2% YoY). On quarterly basis, ALCN recorded net profit of EGP1.1 billion in 4Q22/23 (+60.5% YoY, -23.2% QoQ). The sequential decline is attributed to the strong base effect of FX gains.</p><p>The Egyptian government is preparing to offer 49% of Banque du Caire on the EGX, between a public offering and a private offering to financial institutions before the end of this year.</p><p>Banque Misr subsidiary Misr Digital Innovation (MDI) on Thursday submitted an official application for a digital banking license to the CBE, becoming the first local company to do so.</p><p><b>RAYA</b>’s consumer finance arm Aman Microfinance is in talks to borrow EGP200 million to expand the company’s lending portfolio.</p><p>Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy offered a bid to international and local entities to launch and operate five solar power stations on the North-West coast to serve water desalination projects in the area.</p><p>The National Authority for Tunnels will start testing the 3C phase of Cairo Metro Line 3 in October ahead of opening it to the public in the first half of 2024.</p><p>The government plans to increase petroleum extractions from EGP939 billion in FY22/23 to EGP1 trillion in FY23/24 and to EGP1.2 trillion in FY25/26.</p><p>A consortium of Egyptian companies is aiming to assemble Geely&apos;s vehicles locally instead of importing them amidst the current FX shortage. </p><p>Consumer electronics retailer B.TECH is launching an online store on e-commerce platform Jumia.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[S&amp;P expects core inflation in Egypt to reach its peak at 39% in October 2023 before retreating to 35% by the end of the year. It also expects the depreciation of the Egyptian pound to EGP37 by the end of 2023.   The Russian steel giant Novostal-M Holding seeks to expand its presence in Egypt by establishing a new factory and undertaking various projects.    The government plans to offer two river docks in the logistics zone in Alexandria for sale to the private sector next ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>S&amp;P expects core inflation in Egypt to reach its peak at 39% in October 2023 before retreating to 35% by the end of the year. It also expects the depreciation of the Egyptian pound to EGP37 by the end of 2023.</p><p> </p><p>The Russian steel giant Novostal-M Holding seeks to expand its presence in Egypt by establishing a new factory and undertaking various projects. </p><p> </p><p>The government plans to offer two river docks in the logistics zone in Alexandria for sale to the private sector next December.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Health and Population revealed a package of preventive measures to protect against infection with the new mutant of the Coronavirus, Eris.</p><p> </p><p><b>ECAP </b>released 2Q23 financial results, with net profit recording EGP60.4 million (+65.1% YoY, +6.1% QoQ) on the back of lower FX losses. Revenues came in at EGP594.5 million in 2Q23 (+37.9% YoY, -2.7% QoQ). <em>ECAP is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 5.9x and EV/EBITDA of 3.2x.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><b>ATQA</b> released 2Q23 earnings of EGP281.9 million, up from only EGP18.8 million in 2Q22, bringing 1H23 earnings to EGP410.7 million (+373% YoY). Revenues surged 12% YoY to EGP523.2 million in 2Q23, bringing 1H23 revenues to EGP922.7 million (-31%).</p><p> </p><p><b>ELEC</b> reported 1H23 consolidated earnings of EGP539.2 million, up from EGP190.5 million in 1H22 (+183%). Revenues surged 54% YoY to EGP3.6 billion in 1H23.</p><p> </p><p><b>MCRO</b> reported 2Q23 financial results showing net profit of EGP19.9 million in 2Q23 (-51.1% YoY, +110.8% QoQ). Revenues recorded EGP182 million in 2Q23 (+6.9% YoY, +17.3% QoQ), driven solely by price increase, capped by decline in volumes. Gross profit came in at EGP128 million in 2Q23 (-2.4% YoY, +13.1% QoQ), implying a GPM of 70.3% (-6.7pps YoY, -2.6pps QoQ). Margin contraction was impacted by lower volumes as well as inflationary and currency pressures. </p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>RAYA</b> reported 1H23 financial results showing a net profit of EGP350.4 million, compared to EGP170.1 million (+106% YoY). Net profit performance came on the back of revenue growth (mainly from Raya distribution and Raya Information Technology(, margin expansion, lower  G&amp;A expenses to sales, and currency depreciation for export-oriented business arms (RACC and Raya Foods).</p><p> </p><p>The Land and Dry Ports Authority to collect an amount of USD600k, next January, representing the usufruct right for the first year of operating the 6th of October Dry Port from <b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP22.87, OW) - DB Schenker consortium, according to local media. </p><p> </p><p>According to local media, <b>ACAMD</b> intends to reoffer its 24.8k sqm Tanta land plot for sale after the withdrawal of the Egyptian Company for Housing and Development - RAMW which had submitted an offer in August 2022.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>S&amp;P expects core inflation in Egypt to reach its peak at 39% in October 2023 before retreating to 35% by the end of the year. It also expects the depreciation of the Egyptian pound to EGP37 by the end of 2023.</p><p> </p><p>The Russian steel giant Novostal-M Holding seeks to expand its presence in Egypt by establishing a new factory and undertaking various projects. </p><p> </p><p>The government plans to offer two river docks in the logistics zone in Alexandria for sale to the private sector next December.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Health and Population revealed a package of preventive measures to protect against infection with the new mutant of the Coronavirus, Eris.</p><p> </p><p><b>ECAP </b>released 2Q23 financial results, with net profit recording EGP60.4 million (+65.1% YoY, +6.1% QoQ) on the back of lower FX losses. Revenues came in at EGP594.5 million in 2Q23 (+37.9% YoY, -2.7% QoQ). <em>ECAP is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 5.9x and EV/EBITDA of 3.2x.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><b>ATQA</b> released 2Q23 earnings of EGP281.9 million, up from only EGP18.8 million in 2Q22, bringing 1H23 earnings to EGP410.7 million (+373% YoY). Revenues surged 12% YoY to EGP523.2 million in 2Q23, bringing 1H23 revenues to EGP922.7 million (-31%).</p><p> </p><p><b>ELEC</b> reported 1H23 consolidated earnings of EGP539.2 million, up from EGP190.5 million in 1H22 (+183%). Revenues surged 54% YoY to EGP3.6 billion in 1H23.</p><p> </p><p><b>MCRO</b> reported 2Q23 financial results showing net profit of EGP19.9 million in 2Q23 (-51.1% YoY, +110.8% QoQ). Revenues recorded EGP182 million in 2Q23 (+6.9% YoY, +17.3% QoQ), driven solely by price increase, capped by decline in volumes. Gross profit came in at EGP128 million in 2Q23 (-2.4% YoY, +13.1% QoQ), implying a GPM of 70.3% (-6.7pps YoY, -2.6pps QoQ). Margin contraction was impacted by lower volumes as well as inflationary and currency pressures. </p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>RAYA</b> reported 1H23 financial results showing a net profit of EGP350.4 million, compared to EGP170.1 million (+106% YoY). Net profit performance came on the back of revenue growth (mainly from Raya distribution and Raya Information Technology(, margin expansion, lower  G&amp;A expenses to sales, and currency depreciation for export-oriented business arms (RACC and Raya Foods).</p><p> </p><p>The Land and Dry Ports Authority to collect an amount of USD600k, next January, representing the usufruct right for the first year of operating the 6th of October Dry Port from <b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP22.87, OW) - DB Schenker consortium, according to local media. </p><p> </p><p>According to local media, <b>ACAMD</b> intends to reoffer its 24.8k sqm Tanta land plot for sale after the withdrawal of the Egyptian Company for Housing and Development - RAMW which had submitted an offer in August 2022.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE is preparing to launch a new index which links the Egyptian Pound with a basket of international currencies and gold with various weights in order to determine a more realistic exchange rate instead of depending solely on the USD. Misr Life Insurance finalized preparations to offer 45% of its shares in IPO. Investors will be able to bid for industrial land from Wednesday, 16 Aug, through Wednesday, 27 Sep, under a new phase of the IDA investment map.  The government is in talks w...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE is preparing to launch a new index which links the Egyptian Pound with a basket of international currencies and gold with various weights in order to determine a more realistic exchange rate instead of depending solely on the USD.</p><p>Misr Life Insurance finalized preparations to offer 45% of its shares in IPO.</p><p>Investors will be able to bid for industrial land from Wednesday, 16 Aug, through Wednesday, 27 Sep, under a new phase of the IDA investment map. </p><p>The government is in talks with Actis in a bid to convince it to pay USD 600-800 million for the 580-MW Gabal El Zeit wind farm. <br/><br/>The Finance Ministry will pay out a third batch of export subsidies under the sixth of the program today and tomorrow. </p><p><b>SKPC</b> (FV: EGP22.8; EW) 2Q23 net profit recorded EGP689 million (+218% YoY). 1H23 net profit increased by 159% YoY to EGP1.2 billion. We changed our recommendation to Equalweight from Overweight. SKPC is currently trading at a 2023e PE of 7.1x.<br/> <br/>Total exports of the sector amounted to USD1.3 billion during 1H23, down 20% y/y.</p><p>Natural gas futures surging 13% yesterday. </p><p><b>ORWE</b> (FV: EGP18.50, OW) 2Q23 net profit recorded EGP290 mn (+37.3% YoY). The company did not receive any export rebates for the second quarter in a row. ORWE is trading at a FY23 P/E of 5.6x.</p><p><b>DSCW</b> (FV: EGP0.57, OW) 2Q23 standalone net profit recorded EGP105.8 mn for the quarter ( +260.3% YoY). DSCW is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 4.8x.</p><p>STC renews interest in acquiring a stake in Vodafone Egypt, according to local press.</p><p><b>EFIH</b> (FV: EGP23.50, OW) 2Q23 net attributable profit surged to EGP436 million (+56.2% YoY). EFIH is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 28.7x.</p><p><b>EMFD</b> (FV: EGP5.01, OW) reported weak 2Q23 results, with revenue reaching EGP3.8 billion, down 14.0% y/y. <br/><br/><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP12.44, OW) reported weak 2Q23 revenue of EGP134.2 million, down 91.0% y/y, bringing 1H23 revenue down 85.4% y/y to EGP225.1 million. <br/><br/><b>OCDI</b> (FV: EGP23.30, OW) intends to open a sales center in the UAE.</p><p><b>EGTS</b> (FV: EGP1.68, EW) reported 2Q23 net loss of EGP46.8 million, compared to 2Q22 net loss of EGP3.5 million.</p><p><b>ARAB</b> (FV: EGP0.65, EW) reported solid 2Q23 sales of EGP1.2 billion, up 99.7% y/y, bringing 1H23 sales up 174.6% y/y to EGP2.5 billion. </p><p><b>AMER</b> reported a 5.8% y/y increase in 1H23 revenue to EGP651.8 million and a 46.5% y/y increase in 1H23 net profit to EGP18.0 million.</p><p><b>BINV</b> (FV: EGP23.50, OW) released POSITIVE 1H23 results where the bottom-line recorded EGP385 million which is 6x more than the bottom-line in 1H22. BINV is currently trading at annualized P/E23 of 5.3x.</p><p><b>CNFN’s</b> 2Q23 bottom-line recorded an impressive EGP172 million (+64% y/y). </p><p><b>AIH</b> reported POSITIVE 2Q23 results where net attributable income stood at EGP12.6 mn vs a loss of EGP2.3 mn in 2Q22. </p><p><b>OFH</b> 2Q23 net profit recorded EGP4.9 mn, leading to a 1H23 net profit of EGP115 mn, vs 1H22 loss of EGP234 mn. OFH is currently trading at annualized P/E23 of 8.0x and annualized P/B23 of 0.7x.</p><p><b>OIH</b> reported NEGATIVE 2Q23 results where it recorded a net loss for the quarter of EGP51 mn.  OIH is currently trading at annualized P/E23 of 40x.</p><p><b>DOMT</b> (FV: EGP9.24, OW) 2Q23 net profit climbed by 66.2% YoY. DOMT is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 4.2x.</p><p><b>RMDA</b> (FV: EGP3.80, OW) 2Q23 attributable net income declined by 6.1% YoY to record EGP49 million in 2Q23. RMDA is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 7.3x.</p><p><b>SCEM</b> consolidated net loss after minority of EGP79.7 million in 1H23, shrinking from comparative losses of EGP102.4 million.</p><p><b>LCSW</b> 2Q23 attributable net income of EGP167.9 million in 2Q23 compared to net loss of EGP60.6 million in 2Q22. LCSW is currently trading at an annualized P/E of 2.4x.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE is preparing to launch a new index which links the Egyptian Pound with a basket of international currencies and gold with various weights in order to determine a more realistic exchange rate instead of depending solely on the USD.</p><p>Misr Life Insurance finalized preparations to offer 45% of its shares in IPO.</p><p>Investors will be able to bid for industrial land from Wednesday, 16 Aug, through Wednesday, 27 Sep, under a new phase of the IDA investment map. </p><p>The government is in talks with Actis in a bid to convince it to pay USD 600-800 million for the 580-MW Gabal El Zeit wind farm. <br/><br/>The Finance Ministry will pay out a third batch of export subsidies under the sixth of the program today and tomorrow. </p><p><b>SKPC</b> (FV: EGP22.8; EW) 2Q23 net profit recorded EGP689 million (+218% YoY). 1H23 net profit increased by 159% YoY to EGP1.2 billion. We changed our recommendation to Equalweight from Overweight. SKPC is currently trading at a 2023e PE of 7.1x.<br/> <br/>Total exports of the sector amounted to USD1.3 billion during 1H23, down 20% y/y.</p><p>Natural gas futures surging 13% yesterday. </p><p><b>ORWE</b> (FV: EGP18.50, OW) 2Q23 net profit recorded EGP290 mn (+37.3% YoY). The company did not receive any export rebates for the second quarter in a row. ORWE is trading at a FY23 P/E of 5.6x.</p><p><b>DSCW</b> (FV: EGP0.57, OW) 2Q23 standalone net profit recorded EGP105.8 mn for the quarter ( +260.3% YoY). DSCW is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 4.8x.</p><p>STC renews interest in acquiring a stake in Vodafone Egypt, according to local press.</p><p><b>EFIH</b> (FV: EGP23.50, OW) 2Q23 net attributable profit surged to EGP436 million (+56.2% YoY). EFIH is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 28.7x.</p><p><b>EMFD</b> (FV: EGP5.01, OW) reported weak 2Q23 results, with revenue reaching EGP3.8 billion, down 14.0% y/y. <br/><br/><b>HELI</b> (FV: EGP12.44, OW) reported weak 2Q23 revenue of EGP134.2 million, down 91.0% y/y, bringing 1H23 revenue down 85.4% y/y to EGP225.1 million. <br/><br/><b>OCDI</b> (FV: EGP23.30, OW) intends to open a sales center in the UAE.</p><p><b>EGTS</b> (FV: EGP1.68, EW) reported 2Q23 net loss of EGP46.8 million, compared to 2Q22 net loss of EGP3.5 million.</p><p><b>ARAB</b> (FV: EGP0.65, EW) reported solid 2Q23 sales of EGP1.2 billion, up 99.7% y/y, bringing 1H23 sales up 174.6% y/y to EGP2.5 billion. </p><p><b>AMER</b> reported a 5.8% y/y increase in 1H23 revenue to EGP651.8 million and a 46.5% y/y increase in 1H23 net profit to EGP18.0 million.</p><p><b>BINV</b> (FV: EGP23.50, OW) released POSITIVE 1H23 results where the bottom-line recorded EGP385 million which is 6x more than the bottom-line in 1H22. BINV is currently trading at annualized P/E23 of 5.3x.</p><p><b>CNFN’s</b> 2Q23 bottom-line recorded an impressive EGP172 million (+64% y/y). </p><p><b>AIH</b> reported POSITIVE 2Q23 results where net attributable income stood at EGP12.6 mn vs a loss of EGP2.3 mn in 2Q22. </p><p><b>OFH</b> 2Q23 net profit recorded EGP4.9 mn, leading to a 1H23 net profit of EGP115 mn, vs 1H22 loss of EGP234 mn. OFH is currently trading at annualized P/E23 of 8.0x and annualized P/B23 of 0.7x.</p><p><b>OIH</b> reported NEGATIVE 2Q23 results where it recorded a net loss for the quarter of EGP51 mn.  OIH is currently trading at annualized P/E23 of 40x.</p><p><b>DOMT</b> (FV: EGP9.24, OW) 2Q23 net profit climbed by 66.2% YoY. DOMT is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 4.2x.</p><p><b>RMDA</b> (FV: EGP3.80, OW) 2Q23 attributable net income declined by 6.1% YoY to record EGP49 million in 2Q23. RMDA is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 7.3x.</p><p><b>SCEM</b> consolidated net loss after minority of EGP79.7 million in 1H23, shrinking from comparative losses of EGP102.4 million.</p><p><b>LCSW</b> 2Q23 attributable net income of EGP167.9 million in 2Q23 compared to net loss of EGP60.6 million in 2Q22. LCSW is currently trading at an annualized P/E of 2.4x.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt has signed a USD 500 mn agreement to purchase wheat from Emirati agribusiness Al Dahra, over 5 years. The pact will see Egypt import USD 100 mn of milling wheat a year, with the Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) providing low-cost financing.  Misr Life Insurance Company has launched the first USD Dollar denominated pension policy for Egyptians abroad, with installments between USD50-10,000. The Egyptian Railways Authority is looking forward to collecting up to USD40 million per year ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt has signed a USD 500 mn agreement to purchase wheat from Emirati agribusiness Al Dahra, over 5 years. The pact will see Egypt import USD 100 mn of milling wheat a year, with the Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) providing low-cost financing. </p><p>Misr Life Insurance Company has launched the first USD Dollar denominated pension policy for Egyptians abroad, with installments between USD50-10,000.</p><p>The Egyptian Railways Authority is looking forward to collecting up to USD40 million per year from selling train tickets in dollars to foreign and Arab visitors.</p><p>ORHD (FV: EGP20.38, OW) achieved stellar 2Q23 sales of EGP4.7 billion, up 78.1% y/y and 72.0% q/q, bringing 1H23 sales up 59.9% y/y to EGP7.5 billion. Net profit in 2Q23 increased 59.1% y/y and 99.7% q/q to EGP582.0 million, bringing 1H23 net profit up 11.1% y/y to EGP873.5 million. </p><p>Regarding OCDI’s (FV: EGP23.30, OW) acquisition of the 180 feddan land plot directly south of its North Coast project, Caesar, in May 2023, the company disclosed that the cost of the land plot is EGP534.0 million, or EGP706/sqm.</p><p>EFID (FV: EGP22.80, OW) released 2Q23 net profit after minority interest of EGP406 mn (+125.7% YoY, +1.9% QoQ). 1H23 net profit recorded EGP805 mn (+135.1% YoY). EFID is trading at a FY23 P/E of 8.6x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.8x.</p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said yesterday that the government is working to speed up raw materials shipment to EAST to ease the shortage of cigarettes.</p><p>GBCO (FV: EGP10.55, OW) released 2Q23 consolidated attributable net profit of EGP501 mn (+2.4% YoY, +365.2% QoQ). The auto side recorded a bottom-line of EGP249 mn due to the absence of the huge FX losses. GB Capital’s net profit recorded EGP253 mn.  We upgrade our FV for GBCO to EGP10.55/share. GBCO is trading at a FY23 P/E of 5.0x and an EV/EBITDA of 4.8x.</p><p>MTIE (FV: EGP6.70, EW) reported 2Q23 attributable profit came in at EGP142 million (+53% YoY, -8% QoQ). This brings 1H2023 net attributable profit to EGP295 million (+105.4% YoY). Revenue growth (+39.5% YoY), Flat margins and FX gains shaped the results. We upgraded our FV of MTIE to EGP6.70. MTIE is trading at 2023f P/E of 11.6x and EV/EBITDA of 8.0x.</p><p>RACC reported 1H23 net attributable profit came in at EGP85.4 million (460.9% YoY), including FX gains of EGP39.8 million. RACC is currently trading at an annualized P/E of 3.6x.</p><p>MCQE reported 2Q23 consolidated financial results recording an attributable net loss of EGP22 million, bringing 1H23 bottom-line to EGP44 million (-18% YoY). Quarter losses is attributed to tight operating margins in addition to the inflated financing expenses to meet the Group’s needs of raw materials, energy. MCQE is trading at FY23 P/E of 18.2x and EV/EBITDA of 7.2x.</p><p>ARCC (FV: EGP9.94, OW) reported 2Q23 consolidated financial results with attributable net income recording EGP95 million (+57% YoY, -61% QoQ), bringing 1H23 bottom-line to EGP337 million (+182% YoY). Healthy revenue growth, that was mainly price driven, and lower forex losses drove bottom-line annually, despite tighter margins and higher interest expenses. Sequentially, Ramadan and Eid seasonality coupled with lower exports and almost stable selling prices drove margins and bottom-line down. ARCC is trading at FY23 P/E of 4.8x and EV/EBITDA of 1.8x.</p><p>EXPA (FV: EGP20.0, OW) 2Q23 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP694 million, pre-minority interest and appropriations, (+23% q/q, +117% y/y). 1H23 bottom line reached EGP1,258 million (+102% y/y). EXPA is trading at P/E23 of 3.9x and P/B23 of 0.6x.</p><p>EGBE (FV: USD0.50, OW) 2Q23 standalone net profit pre-appropriations recorded EGP341 million (+61% y/y, +8% q/q), Net income recorded EGP658 million (+61% y/y). EGBE is currently trading at P/E23 of 4.8x and P/B23 of 0.6x, on ROAE of 13.6%.</p><p>SAUD (FV: EGP15.00, OW) 2Q23 net profit recorded EGP576 million (+39% y/y,+22% q/q). SAUD 1H23 net profit recorded EGP1.0 bil</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt has signed a USD 500 mn agreement to purchase wheat from Emirati agribusiness Al Dahra, over 5 years. The pact will see Egypt import USD 100 mn of milling wheat a year, with the Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) providing low-cost financing. </p><p>Misr Life Insurance Company has launched the first USD Dollar denominated pension policy for Egyptians abroad, with installments between USD50-10,000.</p><p>The Egyptian Railways Authority is looking forward to collecting up to USD40 million per year from selling train tickets in dollars to foreign and Arab visitors.</p><p>ORHD (FV: EGP20.38, OW) achieved stellar 2Q23 sales of EGP4.7 billion, up 78.1% y/y and 72.0% q/q, bringing 1H23 sales up 59.9% y/y to EGP7.5 billion. Net profit in 2Q23 increased 59.1% y/y and 99.7% q/q to EGP582.0 million, bringing 1H23 net profit up 11.1% y/y to EGP873.5 million. </p><p>Regarding OCDI’s (FV: EGP23.30, OW) acquisition of the 180 feddan land plot directly south of its North Coast project, Caesar, in May 2023, the company disclosed that the cost of the land plot is EGP534.0 million, or EGP706/sqm.</p><p>EFID (FV: EGP22.80, OW) released 2Q23 net profit after minority interest of EGP406 mn (+125.7% YoY, +1.9% QoQ). 1H23 net profit recorded EGP805 mn (+135.1% YoY). EFID is trading at a FY23 P/E of 8.6x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.8x.</p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said yesterday that the government is working to speed up raw materials shipment to EAST to ease the shortage of cigarettes.</p><p>GBCO (FV: EGP10.55, OW) released 2Q23 consolidated attributable net profit of EGP501 mn (+2.4% YoY, +365.2% QoQ). The auto side recorded a bottom-line of EGP249 mn due to the absence of the huge FX losses. GB Capital’s net profit recorded EGP253 mn.  We upgrade our FV for GBCO to EGP10.55/share. GBCO is trading at a FY23 P/E of 5.0x and an EV/EBITDA of 4.8x.</p><p>MTIE (FV: EGP6.70, EW) reported 2Q23 attributable profit came in at EGP142 million (+53% YoY, -8% QoQ). This brings 1H2023 net attributable profit to EGP295 million (+105.4% YoY). Revenue growth (+39.5% YoY), Flat margins and FX gains shaped the results. We upgraded our FV of MTIE to EGP6.70. MTIE is trading at 2023f P/E of 11.6x and EV/EBITDA of 8.0x.</p><p>RACC reported 1H23 net attributable profit came in at EGP85.4 million (460.9% YoY), including FX gains of EGP39.8 million. RACC is currently trading at an annualized P/E of 3.6x.</p><p>MCQE reported 2Q23 consolidated financial results recording an attributable net loss of EGP22 million, bringing 1H23 bottom-line to EGP44 million (-18% YoY). Quarter losses is attributed to tight operating margins in addition to the inflated financing expenses to meet the Group’s needs of raw materials, energy. MCQE is trading at FY23 P/E of 18.2x and EV/EBITDA of 7.2x.</p><p>ARCC (FV: EGP9.94, OW) reported 2Q23 consolidated financial results with attributable net income recording EGP95 million (+57% YoY, -61% QoQ), bringing 1H23 bottom-line to EGP337 million (+182% YoY). Healthy revenue growth, that was mainly price driven, and lower forex losses drove bottom-line annually, despite tighter margins and higher interest expenses. Sequentially, Ramadan and Eid seasonality coupled with lower exports and almost stable selling prices drove margins and bottom-line down. ARCC is trading at FY23 P/E of 4.8x and EV/EBITDA of 1.8x.</p><p>EXPA (FV: EGP20.0, OW) 2Q23 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP694 million, pre-minority interest and appropriations, (+23% q/q, +117% y/y). 1H23 bottom line reached EGP1,258 million (+102% y/y). EXPA is trading at P/E23 of 3.9x and P/B23 of 0.6x.</p><p>EGBE (FV: USD0.50, OW) 2Q23 standalone net profit pre-appropriations recorded EGP341 million (+61% y/y, +8% q/q), Net income recorded EGP658 million (+61% y/y). EGBE is currently trading at P/E23 of 4.8x and P/B23 of 0.6x, on ROAE of 13.6%.</p><p>SAUD (FV: EGP15.00, OW) 2Q23 net profit recorded EGP576 million (+39% y/y,+22% q/q). SAUD 1H23 net profit recorded EGP1.0 bil</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A number of US Democratic lawmakers have joined a group of senators in calling on the Biden administration to withhold a quarter of Egypt’s annual USD 1.3 bn of military aid on human rights grounds. ADQ-owned food company Agthia is no longer looking to acquire military-owned bottled drinks firm Safi, Egyptian men living abroad will be able to begin the process of settling any outstanding military service obligations today and until one month. Egyptian expats who have registered in the expat c...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A number of US Democratic lawmakers have joined a group of senators in calling on the Biden administration to withhold a quarter of Egypt’s annual USD 1.3 bn of military aid on human rights grounds.</p><p>ADQ-owned food company Agthia is no longer looking to acquire military-owned bottled drinks firm Safi,</p><p>Egyptian men living abroad will be able to begin the process of settling any outstanding military service obligations today and until one month.</p><p>Egyptian expats who have registered in the expat car import initiative will have to complete their payments within a month for import approvals.</p><p>A number of draft laws that aimed at encouraging foreign ownership of real estate will soon be sent to the cabinet.</p><p>The government is studying importing wheat from Romania under a barter system, in an attempt to secure its stock of grain and lift the pressure on the dollar.</p><p>The Economic Committee of the House of Representatives completed a study of amendments to the Capital Market Law with FRA to encourage higher investments in the capital market.</p><p>ETEL (FV: EGP34.00, OW) reported 2Q23 net profit came in at EGP2.88 billion in 2Q23 (+19.4% YoY, -24.3% QoQ), shaped by: healthy revenue growth, margin contraction, higher investment income from Vodafone of EGP1.07 billion (+47.2% YoY, +19.7% QoQ), and higher annual finance cost in 2Q23. During 1H23, net profit came in at EGP6.7 billion (+77.1% YoY). Telecom Egypt is currently trading at 2023e P/E of 4.2x and EV/Adjusted EBITDA of 2.7x.</p><p>EKHO (FV: USD1.86, OW) posted USD100 million in 1H23 net profit, declining 30% YoY compared to USD143.4 million in 1H22. Net profit recorded USD40 million in 2Q23, a decline of 45% YoY (-33% QoQ) compared to USD72.4 million in 2Q22 and USD60 million in 1Q22. Urea prices declined by 56% YoY in 1H23, and by 63% YoY (-20% QoQ) to average USD345/ton during 2Q23. EKHO is currently trading at 2023e PE of 6.0x and EV/EBITDA of 3.4x. We are still waiting for the release of full financials for more details.</p><p>India’s ReNew Power could break ground on its USD8 billion green hydrogen plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone early next year. The Indian company and El Sewedy Electric signed a framework agreement with the government in November for the plant.</p><p>The first leg of the 1,100-km high-speed rail line will begin operating at the end of 2024 (ORAS, SWDY).</p><p>The National Authority for Tunnels extended the deadline for opening the envelopes of the Raml Tram in Alexandria to next month instead of this August. (ORAS)</p><p>TMGH (FV: EGP22.55, OW) achieved stellar 2Q23 results, with 2Q23 sales rising 248.7% y/y and 69.5% q/q to EGP20.7 billion, bringing 1H23 sales up 191.0% y/y to EGP32.9 billion. Net profit in 2Q23 grew 48.7% y/y and 8.7% q/q to EGP812.7 million, bringing 1H23 net profit up 40.3% y/y to EGP1.6 billion. We maintain our Overweight recommendation of TMGH based on our FV of EGP22.55/share.</p><p>OCDI (FV: EGP23.30, OW) completed the down payment to acquire the 180 feddan land plot it had announced in May 2023, located directly south of its North Coast project, Caesar, and received the contract for the land plot signed by the New Urban Communities Authority.</p><p>ADIB (FV: EGP35.00, OW) 2Q23 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP 1,161 million, pre-minority interest and appropriations, (+15% q/q, +103% y/y). 1H23 bottom line reached EGP2,168 million (+112% y/y). The bank is currently trading at annualized 1H23 multiples of 0.9x P/B23 and 2.8x P/E23.</p><p>HRHO is currently working on several mergers and acquisitions in Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Amman. </p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has declined a request by the Federation of Egyptian Banks to bring back exemptions that would exclude their largest clients from credit concentration limits until December 2024. </p><p>ISPH 2Q23 bottom line recorded EGP59.4 million in 2Q23 (+105.4% YoY,-18.1% QoQ). T</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A number of US Democratic lawmakers have joined a group of senators in calling on the Biden administration to withhold a quarter of Egypt’s annual USD 1.3 bn of military aid on human rights grounds.</p><p>ADQ-owned food company Agthia is no longer looking to acquire military-owned bottled drinks firm Safi,</p><p>Egyptian men living abroad will be able to begin the process of settling any outstanding military service obligations today and until one month.</p><p>Egyptian expats who have registered in the expat car import initiative will have to complete their payments within a month for import approvals.</p><p>A number of draft laws that aimed at encouraging foreign ownership of real estate will soon be sent to the cabinet.</p><p>The government is studying importing wheat from Romania under a barter system, in an attempt to secure its stock of grain and lift the pressure on the dollar.</p><p>The Economic Committee of the House of Representatives completed a study of amendments to the Capital Market Law with FRA to encourage higher investments in the capital market.</p><p>ETEL (FV: EGP34.00, OW) reported 2Q23 net profit came in at EGP2.88 billion in 2Q23 (+19.4% YoY, -24.3% QoQ), shaped by: healthy revenue growth, margin contraction, higher investment income from Vodafone of EGP1.07 billion (+47.2% YoY, +19.7% QoQ), and higher annual finance cost in 2Q23. During 1H23, net profit came in at EGP6.7 billion (+77.1% YoY). Telecom Egypt is currently trading at 2023e P/E of 4.2x and EV/Adjusted EBITDA of 2.7x.</p><p>EKHO (FV: USD1.86, OW) posted USD100 million in 1H23 net profit, declining 30% YoY compared to USD143.4 million in 1H22. Net profit recorded USD40 million in 2Q23, a decline of 45% YoY (-33% QoQ) compared to USD72.4 million in 2Q22 and USD60 million in 1Q22. Urea prices declined by 56% YoY in 1H23, and by 63% YoY (-20% QoQ) to average USD345/ton during 2Q23. EKHO is currently trading at 2023e PE of 6.0x and EV/EBITDA of 3.4x. We are still waiting for the release of full financials for more details.</p><p>India’s ReNew Power could break ground on its USD8 billion green hydrogen plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone early next year. The Indian company and El Sewedy Electric signed a framework agreement with the government in November for the plant.</p><p>The first leg of the 1,100-km high-speed rail line will begin operating at the end of 2024 (ORAS, SWDY).</p><p>The National Authority for Tunnels extended the deadline for opening the envelopes of the Raml Tram in Alexandria to next month instead of this August. (ORAS)</p><p>TMGH (FV: EGP22.55, OW) achieved stellar 2Q23 results, with 2Q23 sales rising 248.7% y/y and 69.5% q/q to EGP20.7 billion, bringing 1H23 sales up 191.0% y/y to EGP32.9 billion. Net profit in 2Q23 grew 48.7% y/y and 8.7% q/q to EGP812.7 million, bringing 1H23 net profit up 40.3% y/y to EGP1.6 billion. We maintain our Overweight recommendation of TMGH based on our FV of EGP22.55/share.</p><p>OCDI (FV: EGP23.30, OW) completed the down payment to acquire the 180 feddan land plot it had announced in May 2023, located directly south of its North Coast project, Caesar, and received the contract for the land plot signed by the New Urban Communities Authority.</p><p>ADIB (FV: EGP35.00, OW) 2Q23 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP 1,161 million, pre-minority interest and appropriations, (+15% q/q, +103% y/y). 1H23 bottom line reached EGP2,168 million (+112% y/y). The bank is currently trading at annualized 1H23 multiples of 0.9x P/B23 and 2.8x P/E23.</p><p>HRHO is currently working on several mergers and acquisitions in Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Amman. </p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has declined a request by the Federation of Egyptian Banks to bring back exemptions that would exclude their largest clients from credit concentration limits until December 2024. </p><p>ISPH 2Q23 bottom line recorded EGP59.4 million in 2Q23 (+105.4% YoY,-18.1% QoQ). T</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt’s annual urban rate of inflation inched up to 36.5% y-o-y in July, from 35.7% in June. On a monthly basis, inflation slowed for the second consecutive month, to 1.9% from 2.1% in June. Core inflation — which strips out volatile items such as food and fuel — dipped to 40.7% y-o-y in July from June’s 41%. Monthly core inflation fell to 1.3% in July from 1.7% in June.  In tandem with consensus expectations, S&amp;P Global reported that it is predicting an FX adjustment in Egypt by Sep...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s annual urban rate of inflation inched up to 36.5% y-o-y in July, from 35.7% in June. On a monthly basis, inflation slowed for the second consecutive month, to 1.9% from 2.1% in June.</p><p>Core inflation — which strips out volatile items such as food and fuel — dipped to 40.7% y-o-y in July from June’s 41%. Monthly core inflation fell to 1.3% in July from 1.7% in June. </p><p>In tandem with consensus expectations, S&amp;P Global reported that it is predicting an FX adjustment in Egypt by September or October in tandem with the delayed IMF review.</p><p>Moody’s is extending its review of a potential downgrade for Egypt’s sovereign credit rating as it weighs progress on the government&apos;s reform agenda against evidence of weakening FX liquidity and the likelihood of further currency devaluation. </p><p>Egypt’s budget deficit narrowed to 6.0% of GDP in FY22/23, below the expected 6.2%. The primary surplus reached 1.6% of GDP, up from 1.3% the year before. The debt-to-GDP ratio rose to 95.6% from 87.4% the year before, in line with expectations.</p><p>Total gas output in Egypt fell by 5% QoQ and 9% YoY in 2Q 2023 from the previous quarter to 5.88 bn cubic feet per day (cf/d).</p><p>The National Bank of Egypt and Misr Life Insurance intend to launch a USD-denominated pension plan for Egyptians abroad.</p><p>The CBE intends to offer this Tuesday treasury bills worth EUR600 million for one year.</p><p>The Export Development Fund is currently disbursing the second tranche of the sixth phase of the export rebate program, with total net rebates of EGP3.8 billion for 772 companies. (ORWE, DSCW)</p><p>Global oil demand reached an all-time high in June and could break records again this month amid rising consumption in China. The crude benchmark last week surpassed USD88/bbl for the first time since the end of January.</p><p>FWRY reported 2Q23 net income of EGP159.8 mn (5x YoY, 30% QoQ), leading to 1H23 net income of EGP283.1 mn (4x YoY), driven by solid margins and revenue growth from banking services. P/E is 35x for 2023.</p><p>Work related to the execution of the Dabaa nuclear power plant is progressing within the timeframe agreed upon with the Russian company and has not stopped, according to the Head of the Nuclear Power Plants Authority.</p><p>HRHO (FV: EGP18.31, OW) 2Q23 net profit after tax and minority interest recorded EGP405 million (-54% q/q, +20% y/y), bringing 1H23 net attributable profit to EGP1,290 million (+89% y/y). Annual performance was solely supported by aiBank profits, as IB platform profits showed limited growth on higher deferred taxes, coupled with lower non-banking financial services profits with higher expenses and provisions. HRHO is currently trading at P/E23 10.6x and P/B23 1.1x.</p><p>HDBK (FV: EGP 24.50, OW) released 2Q23 bottom line of EGP1,690 million (+28% q/q, +200% y/y) so that 1H23 bottom line reaches EGP3,015 million (+150% y/y). Annual and sequential performance was boosted by 1) robust margins, 2) strong non-interest income, 3) lower effective tax rate, and 4) sequentially lower provisions. HDBK is currently trading at 2023 P/E of 2.8x and P/B of 0.9x based on adjusted bottom-line growth of 83% in 2023.</p><p>OCDI (FV: EGP23.30, OW) plans to add 550 hotel rooms to its project portfolio, starting with 180 hotel rooms in North Coast project, June. OCDI also plans to deliver the first units in its North Coast project, June, in 3Q23.</p><p>According to local media, local investors are studying acquiring MHOT and are searching for a foreign investor to join their consortium.</p><p>SUGR (FV: EGP45.00, OW) released 2Q23 net profit of EGP765 mn (+64% YoY, +136% QoQ), leading to a 1H23 net profit of EGP1,088 mn (+100% YoY). The quarter recorded provisions of EGP200 mn along with investment expenses of EGP185 mn that brought down NPM to levels below that of its comparable periods despite the hike in gross profitability and EBITDA. SUGR is trading at a FY23 P/E of 5.2x and an EV/EBITDA of 3</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s annual urban rate of inflation inched up to 36.5% y-o-y in July, from 35.7% in June. On a monthly basis, inflation slowed for the second consecutive month, to 1.9% from 2.1% in June.</p><p>Core inflation — which strips out volatile items such as food and fuel — dipped to 40.7% y-o-y in July from June’s 41%. Monthly core inflation fell to 1.3% in July from 1.7% in June. </p><p>In tandem with consensus expectations, S&amp;P Global reported that it is predicting an FX adjustment in Egypt by September or October in tandem with the delayed IMF review.</p><p>Moody’s is extending its review of a potential downgrade for Egypt’s sovereign credit rating as it weighs progress on the government&apos;s reform agenda against evidence of weakening FX liquidity and the likelihood of further currency devaluation. </p><p>Egypt’s budget deficit narrowed to 6.0% of GDP in FY22/23, below the expected 6.2%. The primary surplus reached 1.6% of GDP, up from 1.3% the year before. The debt-to-GDP ratio rose to 95.6% from 87.4% the year before, in line with expectations.</p><p>Total gas output in Egypt fell by 5% QoQ and 9% YoY in 2Q 2023 from the previous quarter to 5.88 bn cubic feet per day (cf/d).</p><p>The National Bank of Egypt and Misr Life Insurance intend to launch a USD-denominated pension plan for Egyptians abroad.</p><p>The CBE intends to offer this Tuesday treasury bills worth EUR600 million for one year.</p><p>The Export Development Fund is currently disbursing the second tranche of the sixth phase of the export rebate program, with total net rebates of EGP3.8 billion for 772 companies. (ORWE, DSCW)</p><p>Global oil demand reached an all-time high in June and could break records again this month amid rising consumption in China. The crude benchmark last week surpassed USD88/bbl for the first time since the end of January.</p><p>FWRY reported 2Q23 net income of EGP159.8 mn (5x YoY, 30% QoQ), leading to 1H23 net income of EGP283.1 mn (4x YoY), driven by solid margins and revenue growth from banking services. P/E is 35x for 2023.</p><p>Work related to the execution of the Dabaa nuclear power plant is progressing within the timeframe agreed upon with the Russian company and has not stopped, according to the Head of the Nuclear Power Plants Authority.</p><p>HRHO (FV: EGP18.31, OW) 2Q23 net profit after tax and minority interest recorded EGP405 million (-54% q/q, +20% y/y), bringing 1H23 net attributable profit to EGP1,290 million (+89% y/y). Annual performance was solely supported by aiBank profits, as IB platform profits showed limited growth on higher deferred taxes, coupled with lower non-banking financial services profits with higher expenses and provisions. HRHO is currently trading at P/E23 10.6x and P/B23 1.1x.</p><p>HDBK (FV: EGP 24.50, OW) released 2Q23 bottom line of EGP1,690 million (+28% q/q, +200% y/y) so that 1H23 bottom line reaches EGP3,015 million (+150% y/y). Annual and sequential performance was boosted by 1) robust margins, 2) strong non-interest income, 3) lower effective tax rate, and 4) sequentially lower provisions. HDBK is currently trading at 2023 P/E of 2.8x and P/B of 0.9x based on adjusted bottom-line growth of 83% in 2023.</p><p>OCDI (FV: EGP23.30, OW) plans to add 550 hotel rooms to its project portfolio, starting with 180 hotel rooms in North Coast project, June. OCDI also plans to deliver the first units in its North Coast project, June, in 3Q23.</p><p>According to local media, local investors are studying acquiring MHOT and are searching for a foreign investor to join their consortium.</p><p>SUGR (FV: EGP45.00, OW) released 2Q23 net profit of EGP765 mn (+64% YoY, +136% QoQ), leading to a 1H23 net profit of EGP1,088 mn (+100% YoY). The quarter recorded provisions of EGP200 mn along with investment expenses of EGP185 mn that brought down NPM to levels below that of its comparable periods despite the hike in gross profitability and EBITDA. SUGR is trading at a FY23 P/E of 5.2x and an EV/EBITDA of 3</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The cabinet approved draft legislation to give properties unique digital IDs. The cabinet also greenlit the suspension of the 14% agriculture land tax for an additional year starting from 1 August. The tax has been suspended since 2017. The government approved two presidential decrees allowing Egypt to join the African Development Bank’s Africa50 for Project Development and Financinand Africa50 for Project Financing. India’s Ocior Energy has inked preliminary contracts with the government to ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The cabinet approved draft legislation to give properties unique digital IDs.</p><p>The cabinet also greenlit the suspension of the 14% agriculture land tax for an additional year starting from 1 August. The tax has been suspended since 2017.</p><p>The government approved two presidential decrees allowing Egypt to join the African Development Bank’s Africa50 for Project Development and Financinand Africa50 for Project Financing.</p><p>India’s Ocior Energy has inked preliminary contracts with the government to set up a USD4 billion green hydrogen plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). </p><p>Dana Gas expects to receive the Egyptian parliament’s approval on its gas exploration agreement with state-owned EGAS this year.</p><p><b>MNHD</b> reported 2Q23 revenues in 2Q23 grew 22.3% y/y and 16.9% q/q to EGP1.2 billion, bringing 1H23 revenue up 23.4% y/y to EGP2.3 billion. Net profit in 2Q23 reached EGP275.9 million (+149.0% YoY, -9.4% QoQ), bringing 1H23 net profit up 151.0% y/y to EGP580.2 million. </p><p><b>SPMD </b>released 1Q23 consolidated financial results showing attributable net loss of EGP24.2 million compared to net loss of EGP38.4 million in 1Q22 and net loss of EGP53.3 million in 4Q22. Revenues came in at EGP15.8 million in 1Q23 (-76.9% YoY, +0.8% QoQ). <em>SPMD is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 77.2x and EV/EBITDA of 16.1x.</em></p><p><b>FAIT</b> has released 2Q23 consolidated financial indicators where the bottom-line recorded EGP2.89 bn (+43.2% y/y, +32% q/q). The strong expansion is mainly attributable to the strong top-line growth (+32.4% y/y, + 150% q/q). Additionally, it could be also related to non-interest income growth, lower provisions, and lower taxes.</p><p>Prime Holding’s asset management arm Prime Investments has appointed Mohamed Kotb as its new CEO and managing director. </p><p><b>EAST</b>&apos;s CEO expects the cigarettes market to stabilize within 2-3 months. The company highlighted that there were no price increases from their side since March 2023, and the prices rally in the market is driven by the merchants, according to local media.</p><p>A new company, Damietta Green Ammonia, was established virtually through the General Authority for Freezones and Investments’ (GAFI).</p><p>Travco Group plans to raise its hotel capacity by 18% to 20k rooms in the next two years.</p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The cabinet approved draft legislation to give properties unique digital IDs.</p><p>The cabinet also greenlit the suspension of the 14% agriculture land tax for an additional year starting from 1 August. The tax has been suspended since 2017.</p><p>The government approved two presidential decrees allowing Egypt to join the African Development Bank’s Africa50 for Project Development and Financinand Africa50 for Project Financing.</p><p>India’s Ocior Energy has inked preliminary contracts with the government to set up a USD4 billion green hydrogen plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). </p><p>Dana Gas expects to receive the Egyptian parliament’s approval on its gas exploration agreement with state-owned EGAS this year.</p><p><b>MNHD</b> reported 2Q23 revenues in 2Q23 grew 22.3% y/y and 16.9% q/q to EGP1.2 billion, bringing 1H23 revenue up 23.4% y/y to EGP2.3 billion. Net profit in 2Q23 reached EGP275.9 million (+149.0% YoY, -9.4% QoQ), bringing 1H23 net profit up 151.0% y/y to EGP580.2 million. </p><p><b>SPMD </b>released 1Q23 consolidated financial results showing attributable net loss of EGP24.2 million compared to net loss of EGP38.4 million in 1Q22 and net loss of EGP53.3 million in 4Q22. Revenues came in at EGP15.8 million in 1Q23 (-76.9% YoY, +0.8% QoQ). <em>SPMD is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 77.2x and EV/EBITDA of 16.1x.</em></p><p><b>FAIT</b> has released 2Q23 consolidated financial indicators where the bottom-line recorded EGP2.89 bn (+43.2% y/y, +32% q/q). The strong expansion is mainly attributable to the strong top-line growth (+32.4% y/y, + 150% q/q). Additionally, it could be also related to non-interest income growth, lower provisions, and lower taxes.</p><p>Prime Holding’s asset management arm Prime Investments has appointed Mohamed Kotb as its new CEO and managing director. </p><p><b>EAST</b>&apos;s CEO expects the cigarettes market to stabilize within 2-3 months. The company highlighted that there were no price increases from their side since March 2023, and the prices rally in the market is driven by the merchants, according to local media.</p><p>A new company, Damietta Green Ammonia, was established virtually through the General Authority for Freezones and Investments’ (GAFI).</p><p>Travco Group plans to raise its hotel capacity by 18% to 20k rooms in the next two years.</p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government plans to launch a new export subsidy program by the end of August or the beginning of September.  Non-petroleum exports decreased by 17% to record USD16 billion during the first half of the current year, compared to USD19.3 billion in the previous year.  Petroleum exports declined by 53%to USD3.7 billion in 5M2023, compared to USD7.9 billion in the same period of 2022.  The Ministry of Electricity targets increasing electricity production from EGP472 billion in the current fisc...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government plans to launch a new export subsidy program by the end of August or the beginning of September.<br/><br/>Non-petroleum exports decreased by 17% to record USD16 billion during the first half of the current year, compared to USD19.3 billion in the previous year.<br/><br/>Petroleum exports declined by 53%to USD3.7 billion in 5M2023, compared to USD7.9 billion in the same period of 2022.<br/><br/>The Ministry of Electricity targets increasing electricity production from EGP472 billion in the current fiscal year to EGP632 billion in FY25/26.<br/><br/>Moody’s downgraded the ratings of 10 smaller US banks and put six larger lenders on review for a potential downgrade as it warned of weak profitability and funding risks in the US banking sector<br/><br/>An unnamed foreign company has made an offer to the government to establish a green hydrogen plant in Egypt, according to a cabinet statement yesterday. The plant would be powered by 15 GW of solar energy and export USD1 billion (400k tons) of green hydrogen annually, all of it to Europe. A plot has already been chosen for the plant and the unnamed firm will now look to carry out feasibility studies.<br/><br/>JUFO (FV: EGP14.00, OW) released their 2Q23 results showing:<br/>•Net profit recorded EGP218 mn (+24.7% YoY, -35.9% QoQ) with a margin of 5.8% versus 6.3% in 2Q22 and 9.9% in 1Q23. Despite the sequential decline in financing expenses, profitability was remarkably affected by weaker gross profitability caused by the inflation in raw materials.<br/>•Revenues recorded EGP3,730 mn (+35.1% YoY, +9% QoQ).  The rise came supported by price increases rather than volumes, which witnessed a decline, where the dairy and juice segments experienced the majority of this decline, while the yogurt segment experienced a small decline, backed by Ramadan’s positive seasonality. <br/>•JUFO is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 12.5x and an EV/EBITDA of 6.9x. <br/><br/>Ethydco is planning to borrow USD250 million from Mashreq Bank in order to repay a USD denominated debt to local banks in 2024. <br/><br/>Fawry Microfinance, a subsidiary of FWRY, has received preliminary approval from the FRA to add SME financing services.<br/><br/>ETRS will finalize its acquisition of 99.9% of NOSCO through a share swap in 4Q2023. The acquisition will result in ETRS shareholders holding a majority 70.17% stake in the merged entity, which will now be known as Egytrans NOSCO, while the remaining 29.83% ownership will be held by NOSCO shareholders. The acquisition will allow ETRS to expand its presence in the projects and land transport markets, bolster warehousing and fleet capacities, and tap into a large joint customer base.<br/><br/>HELI (FV: EGP12.44, OW) appointed Sameh Hammouda as its new Managing Director and CEO.<br/><br/>Midea Group launched its USD25 mn washing machine factory in China’s TEDA industrial zone in Ain Sokhna. The company expects to produce 1.5 mn washing machines each year at the factory, for export to the Middle East, Africa, the EU, and the US.<br/><br/>Egypt Sat Auto&apos;s CEO announced that the first Egyptian electric vehicle will be launched in the market by 1Q24 with two models at a price range of EGP100k-150k.<br/><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government plans to launch a new export subsidy program by the end of August or the beginning of September.<br/><br/>Non-petroleum exports decreased by 17% to record USD16 billion during the first half of the current year, compared to USD19.3 billion in the previous year.<br/><br/>Petroleum exports declined by 53%to USD3.7 billion in 5M2023, compared to USD7.9 billion in the same period of 2022.<br/><br/>The Ministry of Electricity targets increasing electricity production from EGP472 billion in the current fiscal year to EGP632 billion in FY25/26.<br/><br/>Moody’s downgraded the ratings of 10 smaller US banks and put six larger lenders on review for a potential downgrade as it warned of weak profitability and funding risks in the US banking sector<br/><br/>An unnamed foreign company has made an offer to the government to establish a green hydrogen plant in Egypt, according to a cabinet statement yesterday. The plant would be powered by 15 GW of solar energy and export USD1 billion (400k tons) of green hydrogen annually, all of it to Europe. A plot has already been chosen for the plant and the unnamed firm will now look to carry out feasibility studies.<br/><br/>JUFO (FV: EGP14.00, OW) released their 2Q23 results showing:<br/>•Net profit recorded EGP218 mn (+24.7% YoY, -35.9% QoQ) with a margin of 5.8% versus 6.3% in 2Q22 and 9.9% in 1Q23. Despite the sequential decline in financing expenses, profitability was remarkably affected by weaker gross profitability caused by the inflation in raw materials.<br/>•Revenues recorded EGP3,730 mn (+35.1% YoY, +9% QoQ).  The rise came supported by price increases rather than volumes, which witnessed a decline, where the dairy and juice segments experienced the majority of this decline, while the yogurt segment experienced a small decline, backed by Ramadan’s positive seasonality. <br/>•JUFO is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 12.5x and an EV/EBITDA of 6.9x. <br/><br/>Ethydco is planning to borrow USD250 million from Mashreq Bank in order to repay a USD denominated debt to local banks in 2024. <br/><br/>Fawry Microfinance, a subsidiary of FWRY, has received preliminary approval from the FRA to add SME financing services.<br/><br/>ETRS will finalize its acquisition of 99.9% of NOSCO through a share swap in 4Q2023. The acquisition will result in ETRS shareholders holding a majority 70.17% stake in the merged entity, which will now be known as Egytrans NOSCO, while the remaining 29.83% ownership will be held by NOSCO shareholders. The acquisition will allow ETRS to expand its presence in the projects and land transport markets, bolster warehousing and fleet capacities, and tap into a large joint customer base.<br/><br/>HELI (FV: EGP12.44, OW) appointed Sameh Hammouda as its new Managing Director and CEO.<br/><br/>Midea Group launched its USD25 mn washing machine factory in China’s TEDA industrial zone in Ain Sokhna. The company expects to produce 1.5 mn washing machines each year at the factory, for export to the Middle East, Africa, the EU, and the US.<br/><br/>Egypt Sat Auto&apos;s CEO announced that the first Egyptian electric vehicle will be launched in the market by 1Q24 with two models at a price range of EGP100k-150k.<br/><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Some provisions of the customs law have been amended to facilitate customs release procedures under a decision issued by Finance Minister. </p><p>The Supreme Council for Investments is studying offering more incentives to the industrial sector.</p><p>GAFI will launch its new digital platform within days. The platform will provide investors with the services to establish companies, authenticate contracts at notary offices, and register using electronic signatures among other services.</p><p>Mohamed Farid has been reappointed chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) for another one-year term.</p><p>The government has denied rumors circulating that it has sold USD billions worth of assets owned by the Endowments Ministry.</p><p><b>MFPC</b> issued standalone results for 2Q23. Net profit after taxes amounted to EGP848 million (+3% YoY, -78% QoQ,), bringing 1H23 net profit to EGP4.776 billion, higher by 67% YoY. MFPC is trading at 2023 P/E 8.0x and EV/EBITDA of 4.0x.</p><p><b>HELI</b> could this month wrap up negotiations to partner with an unnamed Gulf investor on its Heliopark project, according to local media.</p><p><b>HELI</b> denied media reports that it intends to sell its Heliopark land plot to a local investor at a discount on a cash basis.</p><p><b>HELI</b> stated that it did not receive an offer regarding media reports that a Saudi investor is offering to acquire 70.0% of HELI for USD400.0 million.</p><p><b>MNHD</b> launched an R&amp;D arm, Madinet Masr Innovation Labs, to provide digital solutions to the real estate market. The arm&apos;s first product, Touba, is a platform that offers customers solutions for purchasing and investing in real estate.</p><p><b>MNHD</b> plans to expand its project portfolio to the North Coast, the Red Sea Coast, West Cairo, and New Nasser in Upper Egypt, according to local media.</p><p>Developers including Qatari Diar and Emaar Properties are in talks with GAFI on expanding their businesses in Egypt.</p><p><b>MTIE</b> announced increasing the company’s issued capital EGP749 million, an increase of EGP149.8 million through the issuance of 241.7 million bonus shares (0.25 bonus share for each original share held). Record date is on 23 August 2023 and distribution date on 24 August 2023.</p><p>GAFI has received 3 investment requests worth USD180 million to establish feeding factories in the electrical and home appliances sector.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> has received the greenlight from FRA to proceed with its acquisition of Minya-based microfinance provider Cash.</p><p><b>CICH</b> has closed an EGP700 mn securitized bond issuance for its micro-financing arm, Reefy Microfinance.</p><p>Banque Misr is preparing to launch a new digital payments company in partnership with several financial institutions, including Banque du Caire.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some provisions of the customs law have been amended to facilitate customs release procedures under a decision issued by Finance Minister. </p><p>The Supreme Council for Investments is studying offering more incentives to the industrial sector.</p><p>GAFI will launch its new digital platform within days. The platform will provide investors with the services to establish companies, authenticate contracts at notary offices, and register using electronic signatures among other services.</p><p>Mohamed Farid has been reappointed chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) for another one-year term.</p><p>The government has denied rumors circulating that it has sold USD billions worth of assets owned by the Endowments Ministry.</p><p><b>MFPC</b> issued standalone results for 2Q23. Net profit after taxes amounted to EGP848 million (+3% YoY, -78% QoQ,), bringing 1H23 net profit to EGP4.776 billion, higher by 67% YoY. MFPC is trading at 2023 P/E 8.0x and EV/EBITDA of 4.0x.</p><p><b>HELI</b> could this month wrap up negotiations to partner with an unnamed Gulf investor on its Heliopark project, according to local media.</p><p><b>HELI</b> denied media reports that it intends to sell its Heliopark land plot to a local investor at a discount on a cash basis.</p><p><b>HELI</b> stated that it did not receive an offer regarding media reports that a Saudi investor is offering to acquire 70.0% of HELI for USD400.0 million.</p><p><b>MNHD</b> launched an R&amp;D arm, Madinet Masr Innovation Labs, to provide digital solutions to the real estate market. The arm&apos;s first product, Touba, is a platform that offers customers solutions for purchasing and investing in real estate.</p><p><b>MNHD</b> plans to expand its project portfolio to the North Coast, the Red Sea Coast, West Cairo, and New Nasser in Upper Egypt, according to local media.</p><p>Developers including Qatari Diar and Emaar Properties are in talks with GAFI on expanding their businesses in Egypt.</p><p><b>MTIE</b> announced increasing the company’s issued capital EGP749 million, an increase of EGP149.8 million through the issuance of 241.7 million bonus shares (0.25 bonus share for each original share held). Record date is on 23 August 2023 and distribution date on 24 August 2023.</p><p>GAFI has received 3 investment requests worth USD180 million to establish feeding factories in the electrical and home appliances sector.</p><p><b>BTFH</b> has received the greenlight from FRA to proceed with its acquisition of Minya-based microfinance provider Cash.</p><p><b>CICH</b> has closed an EGP700 mn securitized bond issuance for its micro-financing arm, Reefy Microfinance.</p><p>Banque Misr is preparing to launch a new digital payments company in partnership with several financial institutions, including Banque du Caire.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[After the USD-denominated CDs issued by public sector banks and the unexpected rates rise by the MPC, and with the next date for the IMF review in September, the market has started to focus, once again on weaker EGP beneficiaries. We remind you that ESRS, EGAL, TMGH, ORHD, and ADIB have not reached full potential in previous market rallies. Reserves inched up to USD 34.88 bn in July from USD 34.81 bn in June. Egypt is preparing to pay USD847.9 million to the International Monetary Fund this A...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>After the USD-denominated CDs issued by public sector banks and the unexpected rates rise by the MPC, and with the next date for the IMF review in September, the market has started to focus, once again on weaker EGP beneficiaries. We remind you that ESRS, EGAL, TMGH, ORHD, and ADIB have not reached full potential in previous market rallies.</p><p>Reserves inched up to USD 34.88 bn in July from USD 34.81 bn in June.</p><p>Egypt is preparing to pay USD847.9 million to the International Monetary Fund this August over three installments, according to IMF.</p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly arrived in Amman yesterday at the head of an Egyptian delegation set to hold bilateral cooperation talks with Jordanian officials.</p><p>The closing date for state-owned Shalateen Mining Company’s international gold exploration tender has been extended to November from an earlier 10 August deadline, in order for more countries to participate. </p><p>Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC) and Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) have each borrowed EGP 10 bn from local banks to shore up our power infrastructure and fuel supplies. </p><p>According to IQVIA, ISPH (FV: EGP2.4, OW) held the leadership position of the Egyptian pharma distribution market during 1H23 with total market share of 24%. During this period, the pharma market grew by 18.9% YoY.</p><p>ETRS is close to completing the acquisition of the National Company for Transportation and High Seas Services “NOSCO” which was valued at EGP174 million; which represents 30% of ETRS shares. The transaction will be executed through share swap.</p><p>China-based Midea Group is eying Swedish appliances manufacturer Electrolux Group’s Zanussi brand and factories in Egypt.</p><p>Al-Amal Car Assembly and Manufacturing Company, the agent of the “BYD” and “Lada” brands in Egypt, is in talks with the Russian side to reproduce “Lada” models in the Egyptian market, early next year 2024. </p><p>Sugar prices jumped by about EGP 6,000 pounds per ton within two months, with the price per ton touching EGP25,000.</p><p>Orascom Financial Holding is applying for a digital bank license and evaluating the appropriate banking partner while expecting to reach the final decision in early September, </p><p>HELI (FV: EGP12.44, OW) announced the resignation of its Managing Director and CEO, Tamer Nasser.</p><p>Weekly Commodities Update |           Last Price            WoW Change, %</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl            86.2     1.5%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton  467.0   3.4%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,050.0            2.9%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton         910.0   0.8%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton 2,185.0            0.9%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton      1,710.0            0.0%</p><p>Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton            137.0   1.9%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, /ton      364.1   -12.2%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton       354.4   -4.0%</p><p>Crude Palm Oil, USD/MT       838.7   -3.0%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT            2,454.0            -2.0%</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After the USD-denominated CDs issued by public sector banks and the unexpected rates rise by the MPC, and with the next date for the IMF review in September, the market has started to focus, once again on weaker EGP beneficiaries. We remind you that ESRS, EGAL, TMGH, ORHD, and ADIB have not reached full potential in previous market rallies.</p><p>Reserves inched up to USD 34.88 bn in July from USD 34.81 bn in June.</p><p>Egypt is preparing to pay USD847.9 million to the International Monetary Fund this August over three installments, according to IMF.</p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly arrived in Amman yesterday at the head of an Egyptian delegation set to hold bilateral cooperation talks with Jordanian officials.</p><p>The closing date for state-owned Shalateen Mining Company’s international gold exploration tender has been extended to November from an earlier 10 August deadline, in order for more countries to participate. </p><p>Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC) and Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) have each borrowed EGP 10 bn from local banks to shore up our power infrastructure and fuel supplies. </p><p>According to IQVIA, ISPH (FV: EGP2.4, OW) held the leadership position of the Egyptian pharma distribution market during 1H23 with total market share of 24%. During this period, the pharma market grew by 18.9% YoY.</p><p>ETRS is close to completing the acquisition of the National Company for Transportation and High Seas Services “NOSCO” which was valued at EGP174 million; which represents 30% of ETRS shares. The transaction will be executed through share swap.</p><p>China-based Midea Group is eying Swedish appliances manufacturer Electrolux Group’s Zanussi brand and factories in Egypt.</p><p>Al-Amal Car Assembly and Manufacturing Company, the agent of the “BYD” and “Lada” brands in Egypt, is in talks with the Russian side to reproduce “Lada” models in the Egyptian market, early next year 2024. </p><p>Sugar prices jumped by about EGP 6,000 pounds per ton within two months, with the price per ton touching EGP25,000.</p><p>Orascom Financial Holding is applying for a digital bank license and evaluating the appropriate banking partner while expecting to reach the final decision in early September, </p><p>HELI (FV: EGP12.44, OW) announced the resignation of its Managing Director and CEO, Tamer Nasser.</p><p>Weekly Commodities Update |           Last Price            WoW Change, %</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl            86.2     1.5%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton  467.0   3.4%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,050.0            2.9%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton         910.0   0.8%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton 2,185.0            0.9%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton      1,710.0            0.0%</p><p>Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton            137.0   1.9%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, /ton      364.1   -12.2%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton       354.4   -4.0%</p><p>Crude Palm Oil, USD/MT       838.7   -3.0%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT            2,454.0            -2.0%</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) hiked interest rates by 100 basis points on Thursday.   The contraction in Egypt’s non-oil private sector slowed to its softest pace in nearly two years in July, suggesting initial pointers of a recovery in market demand following a lengthy downturn. The country’s PMI rose for a fourth consecutive month to hit 49.2 in July from 49.1 in June.   The government, in cooperation with the IFC, is studying offering minority stakes owned by state-owned agenci...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) hiked interest rates by 100 basis points on Thursday. <br/><br/>The contraction in Egypt’s non-oil private sector slowed to its softest pace in nearly two years in July, suggesting initial pointers of a recovery in market demand following a lengthy downturn. The country’s PMI rose for a fourth consecutive month to hit 49.2 in July from 49.1 in June.<br/> <br/>The government, in cooperation with the IFC, is studying offering minority stakes owned by state-owned agencies and banks in firms generating USD-denominated revenues.<br/> <br/>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has received cabinet’s approval to set up a joint-stock investment company named SCZone Istithmar to strategically plan and manage the authority’s current and future investments.<br/> <br/>Turkey’s largest state-owned bank and a number of Turkish manufacturers expressed their interest in expanding into the Egyptian market.<br/> <br/>Russia could lower duties on commodities exports, including grain and fertilizers, to friendly nations.<br/> <br/>The EBRD is investing EGP927 million (c. EUR27 million) in a securitized local currency bond issued by the New Urban Communities Authority’s (NUCA) special purpose vehicle, Al Taamir Securitization. <br/> <br/>SKPC released 2Q23 unaudited financial indicators posting an increase of 32% QoQ (+218% YoY) in net profit to record EGP689 million. Revenues recorded EGP2.9 (-18% QoQ, + 67% YoY). This could be attributed to a 7% QoQ decline in USD denominated polyethylene global prices and a 4% QoQ decline in EGP translated prices during the quarter as there was no currency devaluation during 2Q23 as compared to 1Q23. However, EGP translated polyethylene prices increased by 19% YoY due to EGP devaluation in the beginning of 2023.  SKPC is currently trading at a 2023e PE of 6.8x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.4x.<br/><br/>The government returned the normal natural gas flow to local fertilizer producers. It is noteworthy that the companies’ production was not affected by the recent 20% feedstock cut thanks to the ammonia availability in their inventories. <br/><br/>ESRS’s (FV: EGP54.60, OW) extraordinary general assembly approved extending a payment guarantee in favor of its subsidiary IRAX (FV: EGP1,357.50, OW) with a maximum amount of USD250 million to finance the voluntary delisting of IRAX. The government, which owns around 32.9% of IRAX, will exit the voluntary delisting process, and that ESRS will not buy any shares. IRAX will buy its shares in a process similar to buying treasury shares.<br/><br/>Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) agreed to extend its decision to reduce the production of local cement producers (quota allocation) for another year, according to local media.<br/><br/>COMI offered a USD certificate of deposit for a year with a return of 6% to be paid monthly, with a minimum deposit of USD10,000.<br/> <br/>Banque Misr plans to launch the country’s first digital bank in the first quarter of next year.<br/><br/>The FRA said that premiums for commercial insurance companies amounted to approximately EGP25.2 billion during the first 5 months of 2023 (+35% y/y). Insurance companies operating in the Egyptian market achieved total premiums of approximately EGP28.7 billion by the end of May 2023 (+29% y/y).<br/><br/>Turkish home appliances manufacturer Vestel and conglomerate Zorlu will soon visit Egypt to explore plans to build a home appliances factory with investments of more than USD70 million in an initial phase.<br/> <br/>KOC Holding wants to establish a factory for automotive feeder industries, a car manufacturing plant, and a medical products plant.<br/> <br/>Milat Carpet is planning a visit to explore the feasibility of building a furniture factory in Damietta.</p><p> Fine Hygienic Holding plans to increase investments in Egypt to USD185 million next year, up from USD178 million this year.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) hiked interest rates by 100 basis points on Thursday. <br/><br/>The contraction in Egypt’s non-oil private sector slowed to its softest pace in nearly two years in July, suggesting initial pointers of a recovery in market demand following a lengthy downturn. The country’s PMI rose for a fourth consecutive month to hit 49.2 in July from 49.1 in June.<br/> <br/>The government, in cooperation with the IFC, is studying offering minority stakes owned by state-owned agencies and banks in firms generating USD-denominated revenues.<br/> <br/>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has received cabinet’s approval to set up a joint-stock investment company named SCZone Istithmar to strategically plan and manage the authority’s current and future investments.<br/> <br/>Turkey’s largest state-owned bank and a number of Turkish manufacturers expressed their interest in expanding into the Egyptian market.<br/> <br/>Russia could lower duties on commodities exports, including grain and fertilizers, to friendly nations.<br/> <br/>The EBRD is investing EGP927 million (c. EUR27 million) in a securitized local currency bond issued by the New Urban Communities Authority’s (NUCA) special purpose vehicle, Al Taamir Securitization. <br/> <br/>SKPC released 2Q23 unaudited financial indicators posting an increase of 32% QoQ (+218% YoY) in net profit to record EGP689 million. Revenues recorded EGP2.9 (-18% QoQ, + 67% YoY). This could be attributed to a 7% QoQ decline in USD denominated polyethylene global prices and a 4% QoQ decline in EGP translated prices during the quarter as there was no currency devaluation during 2Q23 as compared to 1Q23. However, EGP translated polyethylene prices increased by 19% YoY due to EGP devaluation in the beginning of 2023.  SKPC is currently trading at a 2023e PE of 6.8x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.4x.<br/><br/>The government returned the normal natural gas flow to local fertilizer producers. It is noteworthy that the companies’ production was not affected by the recent 20% feedstock cut thanks to the ammonia availability in their inventories. <br/><br/>ESRS’s (FV: EGP54.60, OW) extraordinary general assembly approved extending a payment guarantee in favor of its subsidiary IRAX (FV: EGP1,357.50, OW) with a maximum amount of USD250 million to finance the voluntary delisting of IRAX. The government, which owns around 32.9% of IRAX, will exit the voluntary delisting process, and that ESRS will not buy any shares. IRAX will buy its shares in a process similar to buying treasury shares.<br/><br/>Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) agreed to extend its decision to reduce the production of local cement producers (quota allocation) for another year, according to local media.<br/><br/>COMI offered a USD certificate of deposit for a year with a return of 6% to be paid monthly, with a minimum deposit of USD10,000.<br/> <br/>Banque Misr plans to launch the country’s first digital bank in the first quarter of next year.<br/><br/>The FRA said that premiums for commercial insurance companies amounted to approximately EGP25.2 billion during the first 5 months of 2023 (+35% y/y). Insurance companies operating in the Egyptian market achieved total premiums of approximately EGP28.7 billion by the end of May 2023 (+29% y/y).<br/><br/>Turkish home appliances manufacturer Vestel and conglomerate Zorlu will soon visit Egypt to explore plans to build a home appliances factory with investments of more than USD70 million in an initial phase.<br/> <br/>KOC Holding wants to establish a factory for automotive feeder industries, a car manufacturing plant, and a medical products plant.<br/> <br/>Milat Carpet is planning a visit to explore the feasibility of building a furniture factory in Damietta.</p><p> Fine Hygienic Holding plans to increase investments in Egypt to USD185 million next year, up from USD178 million this year.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We expect CBE to maintain interest rates at its meeting today in light of the preceding interest rate raises taken in December and March (+500 bps) to attempt to control the then expected rise in inflation. In addition, raising interest rates will be closely tied to the movement in the official exchange rate, which is not expected to happen before 4Q23.    Oil cartel OPEC+ is expected to leave output at current levels when it meets tomorrow, according to Reuters.   Egyptian Tra...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We expect CBE to maintain interest rates at its meeting today in light of the preceding interest rate raises taken in December and March (+500 bps) to attempt to control the then expected rise in inflation. In addition, raising interest rates will be closely tied to the movement in the official exchange rate, which is not expected to happen before 4Q23. </p><p> </p><p>Oil cartel OPEC+ is expected to leave output at current levels when it meets tomorrow, according to Reuters.</p><p> </p><p>Egyptian Trade Minister Ahmed Samir and his Turkish counterpart Ömer Bolat agreed yesterday to increase bilateral trade by 50% to USD15 billion over the next five years during talks in Ankara.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Electricity formed a committee to study offers submitted by Indian, Chinese, German, and American companies to supply batteries to store electricity produced from renewable energy.</p><p> </p><p>Egyptian purchases of bullion and gold coins jumped during 2Q23 by 214% YoY to 10.4 tons. During 1H23, Egyptian purchases of bullion and gold coins amounted to 18.6 tons, compared to 19.2 tons in Jan-Dec 2022.</p><p> </p><p>The cabinet yesterday approved an additional allocation of EGP2 billion to the sixth phase of the export subsidy program, increasing the total amount earmarked for this phase to EGP12 billion.</p><p> </p><p>GASC bought 300k metric tons of wheat from Russia and another 60k metric tons from Romania in an international tender yesterday.</p><p> </p><p>According to local media, <b>TMGH</b> achieved sales of EGP51.0 billion in 1H23. This figure likely includes not only TMGH sales, but also sales made for non-TMGH entities for which TMGH receives commissions.</p><p> </p><p>According to local media, <b>PHDC</b> achieved sales of EGP10.2 billion in 2Q23 (+98.6% y/y, +50.9% q/q), bringing 1H23 sales to EGP17.0 billion, up 59.1% y/y.</p><p> </p><p>Local fertilizers producers announced in EGX releases the impact of the natural gas feedstock 20% reduction decision on their production. <b>EFIC</b> stated that it is not affected by any means because it is producing phosphate fertilizers, which depends on the phosphate rock as its main input and natural gas is used in very small quantities as a fuel source. <b>Kima</b> noted that the ammonia produced was reduced by 20%; however, the company managed to overcome this drop thanks to the availability of ammonia in its inventories. <b>EKHO</b> announced that its subsidiary Alex Fert witnessed a very slight impact from the decision that will not have an effect on its performance.</p><p> </p><p>Shell is set to begin drilling new gas exploration wells at its concession areas in the Mediterranean in September. </p><p> </p><p>According to local traders, free market fertilizers prices hiked after the new natural gas feedstock reduction decision. Average prices for fertilizers increased by EGP3,500/ton till now.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>CIEB</b> 2Q23 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP1,289 million (+5% q/q, +146% y/y. Annual and sequential growth were supported by: 1) improved margins, 2) robust gains from FX transactions, and 3) lower effective tax rate. CIEB is currently trading at 4.5x P/E23 and 1.3x P/B23.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>CNFN</b> has rolled out financing services for weddings and social events. It is offering up to EGP1 million in finance with no down payment, with repayment plans of up to three years.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>MBSC</b> recorded earnings of EGP43 million in 2Q23 compared to a net loss of EGP3 million in 2Q22 and 29% lower than 1Q23, brining 1H23 earnings to EGP105 million (+135% YoY). The annual surge in earnings was driven by healthy growth in revenues and operating margins despite a forex loss of EGP59 million recorded during the quarter. MBSC is currently trading at FY23e P/E of 4.9x, EV/EBITDA of 4.0x and EV/ton of EGP579.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Transport is about</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We expect CBE to maintain interest rates at its meeting today in light of the preceding interest rate raises taken in December and March (+500 bps) to attempt to control the then expected rise in inflation. In addition, raising interest rates will be closely tied to the movement in the official exchange rate, which is not expected to happen before 4Q23. </p><p> </p><p>Oil cartel OPEC+ is expected to leave output at current levels when it meets tomorrow, according to Reuters.</p><p> </p><p>Egyptian Trade Minister Ahmed Samir and his Turkish counterpart Ömer Bolat agreed yesterday to increase bilateral trade by 50% to USD15 billion over the next five years during talks in Ankara.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Electricity formed a committee to study offers submitted by Indian, Chinese, German, and American companies to supply batteries to store electricity produced from renewable energy.</p><p> </p><p>Egyptian purchases of bullion and gold coins jumped during 2Q23 by 214% YoY to 10.4 tons. During 1H23, Egyptian purchases of bullion and gold coins amounted to 18.6 tons, compared to 19.2 tons in Jan-Dec 2022.</p><p> </p><p>The cabinet yesterday approved an additional allocation of EGP2 billion to the sixth phase of the export subsidy program, increasing the total amount earmarked for this phase to EGP12 billion.</p><p> </p><p>GASC bought 300k metric tons of wheat from Russia and another 60k metric tons from Romania in an international tender yesterday.</p><p> </p><p>According to local media, <b>TMGH</b> achieved sales of EGP51.0 billion in 1H23. This figure likely includes not only TMGH sales, but also sales made for non-TMGH entities for which TMGH receives commissions.</p><p> </p><p>According to local media, <b>PHDC</b> achieved sales of EGP10.2 billion in 2Q23 (+98.6% y/y, +50.9% q/q), bringing 1H23 sales to EGP17.0 billion, up 59.1% y/y.</p><p> </p><p>Local fertilizers producers announced in EGX releases the impact of the natural gas feedstock 20% reduction decision on their production. <b>EFIC</b> stated that it is not affected by any means because it is producing phosphate fertilizers, which depends on the phosphate rock as its main input and natural gas is used in very small quantities as a fuel source. <b>Kima</b> noted that the ammonia produced was reduced by 20%; however, the company managed to overcome this drop thanks to the availability of ammonia in its inventories. <b>EKHO</b> announced that its subsidiary Alex Fert witnessed a very slight impact from the decision that will not have an effect on its performance.</p><p> </p><p>Shell is set to begin drilling new gas exploration wells at its concession areas in the Mediterranean in September. </p><p> </p><p>According to local traders, free market fertilizers prices hiked after the new natural gas feedstock reduction decision. Average prices for fertilizers increased by EGP3,500/ton till now.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>CIEB</b> 2Q23 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP1,289 million (+5% q/q, +146% y/y. Annual and sequential growth were supported by: 1) improved margins, 2) robust gains from FX transactions, and 3) lower effective tax rate. CIEB is currently trading at 4.5x P/E23 and 1.3x P/B23.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>CNFN</b> has rolled out financing services for weddings and social events. It is offering up to EGP1 million in finance with no down payment, with repayment plans of up to three years.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>MBSC</b> recorded earnings of EGP43 million in 2Q23 compared to a net loss of EGP3 million in 2Q22 and 29% lower than 1Q23, brining 1H23 earnings to EGP105 million (+135% YoY). The annual surge in earnings was driven by healthy growth in revenues and operating margins despite a forex loss of EGP59 million recorded during the quarter. MBSC is currently trading at FY23e P/E of 4.9x, EV/EBITDA of 4.0x and EV/ton of EGP579.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Transport is about</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The deficit in Egypt’s banking system net foreign assets widened to negative USD 27.1 bn during the month from negative USD 24.4 bn in May. According to Egypt's agreement with the IMF, the Central Bank pledged not to grant any bank an exception from maintaining open currency positions (which is the difference between assets and liabilities in foreign currency) and to consult with the fund if net foreign assets decreased for a period of 3 months by a value equivalent to two billion dollars. Du...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The deficit in Egypt’s banking system net foreign assets widened to negative USD 27.1 bn during the month from negative USD 24.4 bn in May. According to Egypt&apos;s agreement with the IMF, the Central Bank pledged not to grant any bank an exception from maintaining open currency positions (which is the difference between assets and liabilities in foreign currency) and to consult with the fund if net foreign assets decreased for a period of 3 months by a value equivalent to two billion dollars. During 1H FY22/23, the deficit in Egypt&apos;s net foreign assets widened to about USD7.1 billion, reaching about USD19.9 billion at the end of December. </p><p>The Electricity Ministry on Sunday received 35k tons of imported mazut to generate power at the national electricity grid, and dial-down power cuts. </p><p><b>AMOC</b> posted a consolidated net loss of EGP65 million compared to a consolidated net profit of EGP449 million in 4Q21/22 and EGP408 million in 3Q22/23. <em>We believe this could be a result of the absence of FX gains during 4Q22/23, in addition to booking provision during the quarter. </em>Revenues declined by 8% QoQ and increased by 5% YoY) to EGP6.5 billion. On a fiscal year basis, AMOC posted a net profit of EGP1.3 billion in FY22/23, an 11% YoY growth. <em>AMOC is currently trading on a 23/24e PE of 6.0x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.7x.</em></p><p> </p><p>Local fertilizers producers announced in an EGX release, the impact of the new natural gas feedstock 20% reduction decision. <b>ABUK</b> stated that they achieved the targeted production volumes for July 2023 for all the main products thanks to the cost-efficient production methods. The company returned to the normal rates of the received feedstock yesterday (1st of August). On the other hand, <b>MFPC </b>explained that it was not affected positively or negatively by the decision.</p><p> </p><p>NBE and Banque du Caire are arranging a syndicated loan for the Egyptian Phosphate Company in Abu Tartour, at a value of USD800 million. The company is working on the implementation of a new industrial complex in the Abu Tartour plateau, at an investment cost of about USD1.2 billion.</p><p> </p><p>National Paints Holding (NPH) has shaken up the leadership of Pachin, less than a week after it completed its takeover of the EGX-listed paintmaker.</p><p> </p><p>Dragon Oil, wholly owned by the government of Dubai, intends to increase its oil production in Egypt by 27% in October, to 70,000 barrels per day.</p><p> </p><p><b>HELI </b>Board 1) approved a contract with Matrix Company to manage and operate the developed part of Merryland Park for three years for EGP17.5 million and 2) preliminarily approved an offer from a developer to develop a 77 feddan land plot in New Heliopolis on a revenue share basis.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>ZMID</b> declared EGP0.15/share cash dividends (DY of 2.7%). Record date is 28 August 2023. </p><p> </p><p><b>EFID</b> could borrow up to USD45 mn from IFC to support its working capital and fund capex in its facilities in Egypt and Morocco. The board is set to meet on 31 August to discuss the loan.</p><p> </p><p>Sources denied to Enterprise that the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) is looking to acquire a stake in Misr Pharmacies and confirmed that the SFE is not currently involved in any discussions with the owners of Misr Pharmacies to acquire a stake in the company, according to what was reported by local press.</p><p> </p><p>Mienta will invest USD5 mn to establish a factory in the Elsewedy industrial zone in Ain Sokhna. The factory is expected to start operations next year and will produce 650k appliances by 2025. This is the company’s third factory in Egypt.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The deficit in Egypt’s banking system net foreign assets widened to negative USD 27.1 bn during the month from negative USD 24.4 bn in May. According to Egypt&apos;s agreement with the IMF, the Central Bank pledged not to grant any bank an exception from maintaining open currency positions (which is the difference between assets and liabilities in foreign currency) and to consult with the fund if net foreign assets decreased for a period of 3 months by a value equivalent to two billion dollars. During 1H FY22/23, the deficit in Egypt&apos;s net foreign assets widened to about USD7.1 billion, reaching about USD19.9 billion at the end of December. </p><p>The Electricity Ministry on Sunday received 35k tons of imported mazut to generate power at the national electricity grid, and dial-down power cuts. </p><p><b>AMOC</b> posted a consolidated net loss of EGP65 million compared to a consolidated net profit of EGP449 million in 4Q21/22 and EGP408 million in 3Q22/23. <em>We believe this could be a result of the absence of FX gains during 4Q22/23, in addition to booking provision during the quarter. </em>Revenues declined by 8% QoQ and increased by 5% YoY) to EGP6.5 billion. On a fiscal year basis, AMOC posted a net profit of EGP1.3 billion in FY22/23, an 11% YoY growth. <em>AMOC is currently trading on a 23/24e PE of 6.0x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.7x.</em></p><p> </p><p>Local fertilizers producers announced in an EGX release, the impact of the new natural gas feedstock 20% reduction decision. <b>ABUK</b> stated that they achieved the targeted production volumes for July 2023 for all the main products thanks to the cost-efficient production methods. The company returned to the normal rates of the received feedstock yesterday (1st of August). On the other hand, <b>MFPC </b>explained that it was not affected positively or negatively by the decision.</p><p> </p><p>NBE and Banque du Caire are arranging a syndicated loan for the Egyptian Phosphate Company in Abu Tartour, at a value of USD800 million. The company is working on the implementation of a new industrial complex in the Abu Tartour plateau, at an investment cost of about USD1.2 billion.</p><p> </p><p>National Paints Holding (NPH) has shaken up the leadership of Pachin, less than a week after it completed its takeover of the EGX-listed paintmaker.</p><p> </p><p>Dragon Oil, wholly owned by the government of Dubai, intends to increase its oil production in Egypt by 27% in October, to 70,000 barrels per day.</p><p> </p><p><b>HELI </b>Board 1) approved a contract with Matrix Company to manage and operate the developed part of Merryland Park for three years for EGP17.5 million and 2) preliminarily approved an offer from a developer to develop a 77 feddan land plot in New Heliopolis on a revenue share basis.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>ZMID</b> declared EGP0.15/share cash dividends (DY of 2.7%). Record date is 28 August 2023. </p><p> </p><p><b>EFID</b> could borrow up to USD45 mn from IFC to support its working capital and fund capex in its facilities in Egypt and Morocco. The board is set to meet on 31 August to discuss the loan.</p><p> </p><p>Sources denied to Enterprise that the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) is looking to acquire a stake in Misr Pharmacies and confirmed that the SFE is not currently involved in any discussions with the owners of Misr Pharmacies to acquire a stake in the company, according to what was reported by local press.</p><p> </p><p>Mienta will invest USD5 mn to establish a factory in the Elsewedy industrial zone in Ain Sokhna. The factory is expected to start operations next year and will produce 650k appliances by 2025. This is the company’s third factory in Egypt.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt received nearly USD13 billion in remittances from Egyptians abroad in 1H2023. The Fuel Pricing Committee is expected to maintain the prices of petroleum products during the current quarter as a result of the decline in Brent prices in 2Q23, and the stability of the official exchange rate. The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) aims to inject USD500 million into Egypt during the next six months to implement projects with the government, as part of its USD1.5 billion j...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt received nearly USD13 billion in remittances from Egyptians abroad in 1H2023.</p><p>The Fuel Pricing Committee is expected to maintain the prices of petroleum products during the current quarter as a result of the decline in Brent prices in 2Q23, and the stability of the official exchange rate.</p><p>The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) aims to inject USD500 million into Egypt during the next six months to implement projects with the government, as part of its USD1.5 billion joint cooperation program.</p><p>The Egyptian Exchange will terminate the EGX50 index today, eight years after its launch.</p><p>ABUK (FV: EGP47.00, EW) 4Q22/23 Nnt profit after taxes dropped to EGP1.682 million, down 71% QoQ and 20% YoY. Lower global urea prices and lower volumes impacted results. Absence of non-operating investment income and FX gains made the large gap. FY22/23 bottom line amounted to EGP14.640 billion, up by 61.7% YoY. ABUK is trading at FY23/24 P/E of 5.67x and EV/EBITDA of 6.71x.</p><p>EFIC (FV: EGP39.53, EW) issued standalone results for 2Q23. Net profit after taxes amounted to EGP115 million, up 32% QoQ but down 23% YoY. 1H23 net profit after taxes amounted to EGP202 million, lower by 18% YoY. EFIC is trading at 2023 consolidated multiples of P/E 4.2x and EV/EBITDA 2.3X.</p><p>The government will invite international companies to bid in a tender to establish a new soda ash complex in New El Alamein, to produce 600k tons of sodium carbonate and its derivatives every year. </p><p>SUGR (FV: EGP45.00, OW) 2Q23 net profit for the period recorded EGP765 mn compared to EGP467 mn recorded in 2Q22 and EGP324 mn in 1Q23. Higher seasonality for the quarter, along with an increase in the agreed upon supplied capacity and higher client diversity impacted numbers. SUGR is trading at a FY23 P/E of 5.2x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.7x.</p><p>Sugar producers hiked prices by 26% in July, jumping from EGP19k per ton to EGP24k per ton early in the month.</p><p>Nestle Egypt is planning on launching four new production lines by the end of 2023. </p><p>EAST denied yesterday any official prices increase from their side.</p><p>AMIC: PC sales hit c.5k passenger cars in June, down from 5.7k the month before and almost 60% lower than June 2022, bringing the YTD figure to just 26.9k, down more than 70% from the first six months of 2022.</p><p>Toyota Group met with the government representatives in the past two weeks to discuss the possibility of assembling electric and hybrid vehicles locally.</p><p>MNT-Halan’s microfinance subsidiary Tasaheel has closed a EGP 3.34 bn securitized bond issuance.</p><p>BTFH is planning to apply for a digital banking license. In other news, it is currently in the due diligence phase to pave the way for acquiring the “Cash Microfinance” company which has been operating in the market since 2020.</p><p>ADIB’s micro-finance subsidiary has received the FRA approval to start operations, where the company’s paid-in capital is EGP25 mn and the bank’s stake is 98%. </p><p>Rania Al Mashat is set to join the board of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt as a non-executive member. </p><p>ADCI FY22/23 net profit increased by 8.2% YoY in FY22/23 to record EGP82.5 million compared to EGP76.3 million in FY21/22. Net profit recorded EGP10.2 million in 4Q22/23 (+31.5% YoY, -34.2% QoQ). ADCI is currently trading at FY22/23 P/E of 5.7x and EV/EBITDA of 3.6x.</p><p>Damietta Port Authority will launch a tender by the end of September for a 10-year contract to exploit a 6.5k square-meter area for handling eco-friendly dry bulk goods.</p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt received nearly USD13 billion in remittances from Egyptians abroad in 1H2023.</p><p>The Fuel Pricing Committee is expected to maintain the prices of petroleum products during the current quarter as a result of the decline in Brent prices in 2Q23, and the stability of the official exchange rate.</p><p>The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) aims to inject USD500 million into Egypt during the next six months to implement projects with the government, as part of its USD1.5 billion joint cooperation program.</p><p>The Egyptian Exchange will terminate the EGX50 index today, eight years after its launch.</p><p>ABUK (FV: EGP47.00, EW) 4Q22/23 Nnt profit after taxes dropped to EGP1.682 million, down 71% QoQ and 20% YoY. Lower global urea prices and lower volumes impacted results. Absence of non-operating investment income and FX gains made the large gap. FY22/23 bottom line amounted to EGP14.640 billion, up by 61.7% YoY. ABUK is trading at FY23/24 P/E of 5.67x and EV/EBITDA of 6.71x.</p><p>EFIC (FV: EGP39.53, EW) issued standalone results for 2Q23. Net profit after taxes amounted to EGP115 million, up 32% QoQ but down 23% YoY. 1H23 net profit after taxes amounted to EGP202 million, lower by 18% YoY. EFIC is trading at 2023 consolidated multiples of P/E 4.2x and EV/EBITDA 2.3X.</p><p>The government will invite international companies to bid in a tender to establish a new soda ash complex in New El Alamein, to produce 600k tons of sodium carbonate and its derivatives every year. </p><p>SUGR (FV: EGP45.00, OW) 2Q23 net profit for the period recorded EGP765 mn compared to EGP467 mn recorded in 2Q22 and EGP324 mn in 1Q23. Higher seasonality for the quarter, along with an increase in the agreed upon supplied capacity and higher client diversity impacted numbers. SUGR is trading at a FY23 P/E of 5.2x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.7x.</p><p>Sugar producers hiked prices by 26% in July, jumping from EGP19k per ton to EGP24k per ton early in the month.</p><p>Nestle Egypt is planning on launching four new production lines by the end of 2023. </p><p>EAST denied yesterday any official prices increase from their side.</p><p>AMIC: PC sales hit c.5k passenger cars in June, down from 5.7k the month before and almost 60% lower than June 2022, bringing the YTD figure to just 26.9k, down more than 70% from the first six months of 2022.</p><p>Toyota Group met with the government representatives in the past two weeks to discuss the possibility of assembling electric and hybrid vehicles locally.</p><p>MNT-Halan’s microfinance subsidiary Tasaheel has closed a EGP 3.34 bn securitized bond issuance.</p><p>BTFH is planning to apply for a digital banking license. In other news, it is currently in the due diligence phase to pave the way for acquiring the “Cash Microfinance” company which has been operating in the market since 2020.</p><p>ADIB’s micro-finance subsidiary has received the FRA approval to start operations, where the company’s paid-in capital is EGP25 mn and the bank’s stake is 98%. </p><p>Rania Al Mashat is set to join the board of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt as a non-executive member. </p><p>ADCI FY22/23 net profit increased by 8.2% YoY in FY22/23 to record EGP82.5 million compared to EGP76.3 million in FY21/22. Net profit recorded EGP10.2 million in 4Q22/23 (+31.5% YoY, -34.2% QoQ). ADCI is currently trading at FY22/23 P/E of 5.7x and EV/EBITDA of 3.6x.</p><p>Damietta Port Authority will launch a tender by the end of September for a 10-year contract to exploit a 6.5k square-meter area for handling eco-friendly dry bulk goods.</p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[EGX30 Rebalancing| Starting August 1, the following stocks will be included in the EGX30 Index: BTFH, BINV, ORHD, ALCN and the following will be excluded: TALM, ISPH, CLHO, RMDA. OCDI (FV: EGP23.30, OW) reported strong 2Q23 sales of EGP5.4 billion, up 83.3% y/y and 93.9% q/q, bringing 1H23 sales up 22.5% y/y to EGP8.2 billion. Net profit in 2Q23 reached EGP147.8 million, up 125.6% y/y and down 21.1% q/q, bringing 1H23 net profit up 14.9% y/y to EGP335.1 million. With 1H23 sales of EGP8.2 bill...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>EGX30 Rebalancing| Starting August 1, the following stocks will be included in the EGX30 Index: BTFH, BINV, ORHD, ALCN and the following will be excluded: TALM, ISPH, CLHO, RMDA.</p><p>OCDI (FV: EGP23.30, OW) reported strong 2Q23 sales of EGP5.4 billion, up 83.3% y/y and 93.9% q/q, bringing 1H23 sales up 22.5% y/y to EGP8.2 billion. Net profit in 2Q23 reached EGP147.8 million, up 125.6% y/y and down 21.1% q/q, bringing 1H23 net profit up 14.9% y/y to EGP335.1 million. With 1H23 sales of EGP8.2 billion, OCDI is on track to reach our FY23 sales forecast of EGP17.4 billion projected in our FV of EGP23.30/share. </p><p>TMGH&apos;s (FV: EGP19.67, OW) subsidiary issued a EGP400.0 million securitization backed by club memberships in Madinaty and Al Rehab.</p><p>PIF is competing with the QIA to acquire ETEL’s stake in Vodafone Egypt. Sources added that ADQ has also expressed interest in acquiring the stake, according to local press.</p><p>OPay, a fast-growing fintech player operating in Egypt, Nigeria, and Pakistan, is planning to apply for a digital bank license in Egypt with a paid-in capital of USD60 million.</p><p>Five suppliers, including SWDY (FV: EGP22.87, OW), won a tender to supply 20k prepaid electric meters each for the Alexandria Distribution Company.</p><p>Official sources at The Export Council for Chemical Industries and Fertilizers stated that lower natural gas feedstock will have a short-term negative impact and it is hard to be extended for more than one month due to the export commitments local producers have. Accordingly, local producers will reduce a portion of local sales in order to better manage the situation at hand. </p><p>MICH released FY22/23 net profit came in at EGP543 million, higher by 158% YoY. MICH is trading at FY22/23 P/E multiple of 3.17x.</p><p>BINV and MTIE have together invested EGP505 mn in newly-established pharma logistics firm EZ International where BINV invested EGP300 mn while MTIE invested EGP205 mn. The investment was made through SPV B Pharma, in which MTI recently acquired a 40% stake in return for its investment while BINV holds the remaining 60%.</p><p>AXPH released FY22/23 Bottom line recorded EGP125.1 million in FY22/23 (+3.0% YoY). AXPH is currently trading at FY22/23 P/E of 6.4x and EV/EBITDA of 3.4x.</p><p>ISPH shareholders approved reducing the company’s capital to EGP252 million from EGP280 million by canceling 112 million treasury shares.</p><p>Al Amal Auto will temporarily suspend operations at its BYD assembly plant in Egypt within two weeks, due to difficulty obtaining foreign currency to import the required production components.</p><p>The African Export-Import Bank “Afrexim Bank” renewed two loans to the United Bank for a period of one year, with a total value of nearly USD 1 billion, guaranteed by the CBE. </p><p>The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering lending Al Baraka Bank (SAUD) Egypt USD 55 million to expand financing for small, medium, and micro enterprises, especially those owned by women.</p><p>ETRS plans to launch its subsidiary “Egytrans for Car Solutions” (car warehousing facility) by the end of this year, or early next year at the latest, in addition to studying other investment opportunities.</p><p>CNFN plans to issue a new securitization process worth more than EGP 1 billion by the end of 3Q23.</p><p>CICH announced the completion of the issuance of securitization bonds in favor of Aman, with a total value of EGP 859 million.</p><p>Weekly Commodities Update |  Last Price           WoW Change, %</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl  85.0      4.8%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton     414.6    19.1%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton      451.5    11.3%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton  1,020.0 0.0%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton              902.5    2.0%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton    &amp;</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>EGX30 Rebalancing| Starting August 1, the following stocks will be included in the EGX30 Index: BTFH, BINV, ORHD, ALCN and the following will be excluded: TALM, ISPH, CLHO, RMDA.</p><p>OCDI (FV: EGP23.30, OW) reported strong 2Q23 sales of EGP5.4 billion, up 83.3% y/y and 93.9% q/q, bringing 1H23 sales up 22.5% y/y to EGP8.2 billion. Net profit in 2Q23 reached EGP147.8 million, up 125.6% y/y and down 21.1% q/q, bringing 1H23 net profit up 14.9% y/y to EGP335.1 million. With 1H23 sales of EGP8.2 billion, OCDI is on track to reach our FY23 sales forecast of EGP17.4 billion projected in our FV of EGP23.30/share. </p><p>TMGH&apos;s (FV: EGP19.67, OW) subsidiary issued a EGP400.0 million securitization backed by club memberships in Madinaty and Al Rehab.</p><p>PIF is competing with the QIA to acquire ETEL’s stake in Vodafone Egypt. Sources added that ADQ has also expressed interest in acquiring the stake, according to local press.</p><p>OPay, a fast-growing fintech player operating in Egypt, Nigeria, and Pakistan, is planning to apply for a digital bank license in Egypt with a paid-in capital of USD60 million.</p><p>Five suppliers, including SWDY (FV: EGP22.87, OW), won a tender to supply 20k prepaid electric meters each for the Alexandria Distribution Company.</p><p>Official sources at The Export Council for Chemical Industries and Fertilizers stated that lower natural gas feedstock will have a short-term negative impact and it is hard to be extended for more than one month due to the export commitments local producers have. Accordingly, local producers will reduce a portion of local sales in order to better manage the situation at hand. </p><p>MICH released FY22/23 net profit came in at EGP543 million, higher by 158% YoY. MICH is trading at FY22/23 P/E multiple of 3.17x.</p><p>BINV and MTIE have together invested EGP505 mn in newly-established pharma logistics firm EZ International where BINV invested EGP300 mn while MTIE invested EGP205 mn. The investment was made through SPV B Pharma, in which MTI recently acquired a 40% stake in return for its investment while BINV holds the remaining 60%.</p><p>AXPH released FY22/23 Bottom line recorded EGP125.1 million in FY22/23 (+3.0% YoY). AXPH is currently trading at FY22/23 P/E of 6.4x and EV/EBITDA of 3.4x.</p><p>ISPH shareholders approved reducing the company’s capital to EGP252 million from EGP280 million by canceling 112 million treasury shares.</p><p>Al Amal Auto will temporarily suspend operations at its BYD assembly plant in Egypt within two weeks, due to difficulty obtaining foreign currency to import the required production components.</p><p>The African Export-Import Bank “Afrexim Bank” renewed two loans to the United Bank for a period of one year, with a total value of nearly USD 1 billion, guaranteed by the CBE. </p><p>The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering lending Al Baraka Bank (SAUD) Egypt USD 55 million to expand financing for small, medium, and micro enterprises, especially those owned by women.</p><p>ETRS plans to launch its subsidiary “Egytrans for Car Solutions” (car warehousing facility) by the end of this year, or early next year at the latest, in addition to studying other investment opportunities.</p><p>CNFN plans to issue a new securitization process worth more than EGP 1 billion by the end of 3Q23.</p><p>CICH announced the completion of the issuance of securitization bonds in favor of Aman, with a total value of EGP 859 million.</p><p>Weekly Commodities Update |  Last Price           WoW Change, %</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl  85.0      4.8%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton     414.6    19.1%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton      451.5    11.3%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton  1,020.0 0.0%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton              902.5    2.0%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton    &amp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Market Overview  CIEB ADIB SWDY ORWE ESRS ABUK JUFO AMOC   prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We expect the MPC to maintain interest rates at the next meeting in light of the preceding interest rate raises taken in December and March (+500 bps) to attempt to control the then expected rise in inflation and to match the monetary tightening expected by the Fed. In addition, raising interest rates will be closely tied to the movement in the official exchange rate, which is not expected to happen before 4Q23.   The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) is lending Egypt USD 615.8 mn under its Struc...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We expect the MPC to maintain interest rates at the next meeting in light of the preceding interest rate raises taken in December and March (+500 bps) to attempt to control the then expected rise in inflation and to match the monetary tightening expected by the Fed. In addition, raising interest rates will be closely tied to the movement in the official exchange rate, which is not expected to happen before 4Q23.  </p><p>The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) is lending Egypt USD 615.8 mn under its Structural Adjustment Facility to support the financial and banking sectors. </p><p>Starting 14 August, Egyptian males living abroad will be able to settle any outstanding military service obligation by paying USD 5,000, the Foreign Ministry said. </p><p>The government has sold some USD 2 bn worth of land to foreign companies in the six months ending 30 June. </p><p>The government expects to sign the final contracts to sell the USD 1.9 bn of state-owned assets next month and receive the money by September. </p><p>Switzerland-based energy investment firm Smartenergy is close to reaching an agreement with authorities to establish a USD 1 bn green hydrogen facility. </p><p>The government approved the acquisition by Maersk Group of half of the electricity production plants from wind energy in the Zaafarana complex and demanded an official financial offer. </p><p>The Finance Ministry will pay out the third batch of export subsidies under the sixth phase of the program on 16 and 17 August, instead of 2-3 August. </p><p>Three oil and gas concession agreements worth USD 319.5 mn have been signed, whereby multinational energy companies would dig at least 13 oil and gas wells in the Mediterranean and Gulf of Suez. </p><p>Egypt’s external debt climbed 5% YoY to USD 165.4 bn in 3Q FY22/23. </p><p>El Sisi urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to renew the Black Sea grain pact on Friday.  </p><p>Egypt and Russia have agreed to boost energy cooperation and that Lada would resume assembly in Egypt. </p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt called on local banks to list existing financing for companies over one billion pounds that need prior approval from the Central Bank. </p><p>In an attempt to control power outage in Egypt, the government will import an extra USD 250-300 mn of mazut by the end of August.  </p><p>QIA expects to finalize acquiring a stake in Vodafone Egypt within two months, pending agreement on the size of the stake. Sources added that QIA is aiming to acquire the entire 45% stake while the government is looking to sell only a 25% stake. According to our estimates, the implied (FX adjusted) valuation of Vodafone Egypt stands between USD1.96 billion and USD2.23 billion using an FX rate of EGP35.00. This translates into a valuation of ETEL’s 44.95% stake in Vodafone Egypt of USD0.88-1.00 billion/EGP30.9-35.2 billion or EGP18.08-20.59 per ETEL share. Accordingly, this brings up the FV of ETEL to EGP40.08-42.60 per share.  </p><p>Emirates Global Aluminum Company is close to injecting investments into EGAL (FV: EGP53.58, OW) to rehabilitate its existing factory, noting that talks with the Saudi sovereign fund to acquire a stake in EGAL have stopped. </p><p>OLFI (FV: EGP14.11, OW) plans to spend EUR2.5 million on its farm till the end of the current year. The first phase of the farm is expected to be finished by 1Q24. </p><p>Orascom Pyramids (OIH) will invest EGP 1 bn to develop the area around the Giza Pyramids. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We expect the MPC to maintain interest rates at the next meeting in light of the preceding interest rate raises taken in December and March (+500 bps) to attempt to control the then expected rise in inflation and to match the monetary tightening expected by the Fed. In addition, raising interest rates will be closely tied to the movement in the official exchange rate, which is not expected to happen before 4Q23.  </p><p>The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) is lending Egypt USD 615.8 mn under its Structural Adjustment Facility to support the financial and banking sectors. </p><p>Starting 14 August, Egyptian males living abroad will be able to settle any outstanding military service obligation by paying USD 5,000, the Foreign Ministry said. </p><p>The government has sold some USD 2 bn worth of land to foreign companies in the six months ending 30 June. </p><p>The government expects to sign the final contracts to sell the USD 1.9 bn of state-owned assets next month and receive the money by September. </p><p>Switzerland-based energy investment firm Smartenergy is close to reaching an agreement with authorities to establish a USD 1 bn green hydrogen facility. </p><p>The government approved the acquisition by Maersk Group of half of the electricity production plants from wind energy in the Zaafarana complex and demanded an official financial offer. </p><p>The Finance Ministry will pay out the third batch of export subsidies under the sixth phase of the program on 16 and 17 August, instead of 2-3 August. </p><p>Three oil and gas concession agreements worth USD 319.5 mn have been signed, whereby multinational energy companies would dig at least 13 oil and gas wells in the Mediterranean and Gulf of Suez. </p><p>Egypt’s external debt climbed 5% YoY to USD 165.4 bn in 3Q FY22/23. </p><p>El Sisi urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to renew the Black Sea grain pact on Friday.  </p><p>Egypt and Russia have agreed to boost energy cooperation and that Lada would resume assembly in Egypt. </p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt called on local banks to list existing financing for companies over one billion pounds that need prior approval from the Central Bank. </p><p>In an attempt to control power outage in Egypt, the government will import an extra USD 250-300 mn of mazut by the end of August.  </p><p>QIA expects to finalize acquiring a stake in Vodafone Egypt within two months, pending agreement on the size of the stake. Sources added that QIA is aiming to acquire the entire 45% stake while the government is looking to sell only a 25% stake. According to our estimates, the implied (FX adjusted) valuation of Vodafone Egypt stands between USD1.96 billion and USD2.23 billion using an FX rate of EGP35.00. This translates into a valuation of ETEL’s 44.95% stake in Vodafone Egypt of USD0.88-1.00 billion/EGP30.9-35.2 billion or EGP18.08-20.59 per ETEL share. Accordingly, this brings up the FV of ETEL to EGP40.08-42.60 per share.  </p><p>Emirates Global Aluminum Company is close to injecting investments into EGAL (FV: EGP53.58, OW) to rehabilitate its existing factory, noting that talks with the Saudi sovereign fund to acquire a stake in EGAL have stopped. </p><p>OLFI (FV: EGP14.11, OW) plans to spend EUR2.5 million on its farm till the end of the current year. The first phase of the farm is expected to be finished by 1Q24. </p><p>Orascom Pyramids (OIH) will invest EGP 1 bn to develop the area around the Giza Pyramids. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Market Overview  ADIB AMOC JUFO ATQA  prepared by: Mayada Amin , CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 25 bps yesterday stating that the committee would be prepared to adjust the stance of monetary policy as appropriate if risks emerge.    The Electricity Ministry expects the ongoing rolling blackouts to continue until the middle of August as pressure on the country’s power generation infrastructure continues amid the summer heat.    A number of banks are studying the possibility of issuing high-yield dollar certificates, after NB...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 25 bps yesterday stating that the committee would be prepared to adjust the stance of monetary policy as appropriate if risks emerge. </p><p> </p><p>The Electricity Ministry expects the ongoing rolling blackouts to continue until the middle of August as pressure on the country’s power generation infrastructure continues amid the summer heat. </p><p> </p><p>A number of banks are studying the possibility of issuing high-yield dollar certificates, after NBE and Banque Misr did. </p><p> </p><p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi landed in St. Petersburg yesterday, where he met with President Putin to discuss ongoing projects and the impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine on African countries ahead of the Russia-Africa Summit, which kicks off today.  </p><p> </p><p><b>OLFI</b> released 2Q23 results showing net profit of EGP97 mn (+7.5% YoY, -15.8% QoQ) with a weak margin of 6.5% compared to 10.3% in 2Q22 and 7.8% in 1Q23. The squeeze in margins came backed by weaker gross profitability due to rising costs and an increase in interest expenses. Revenues climbed by 70.1% YoY and 1.1% QoQ to reach EGP1,486 mn driven mainly by the aggressive prices increase. <em>OLFI is trading at a FY23 P/E of 8.1x and an EV/EBITDA of 4.3x.</em></p><p> </p><p>Head of tobacco industries has requested granting <b>EAST</b> LCs to import the needed raw materials as their current inventory is sufficient for only one month worth of production.</p><p> </p><p><b>SPMD</b> reported 4Q22 consolidated financial results with net loss of EGP63.5 million in 4Q22 compared to a net loss of EGP30.7 million in 4Q21. The negative bottom line is mainly attributed to the decline in revenues, recording expected credit loss of EGP13 million and impairment of inventory of EGP9.5 million.  On annual basis, bottom line recorded a net loss of EGP146.2 million in FY22 (-207% YoY), compared to a net profit of EGP136.1 million in FY21. <em>SPMD is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 78.6x and EV/EBITDA of 15.3x.</em></p><p> </p><p>An official decision was sent to the fertilizers factories that the government will cut natural gas supplies (and so companies will cut its production) by 20% in order to save natural gas amid the recent electricity crisis. The decision will be applied this week. While the face value of the news is negative, the Impact depends on whether the 20% reduced output will be from local quota or exports. It should be from local quota. Higher urea prices should alleviate some of the effect.</p><p> </p><p><b>MFPC</b> decided in its latest BoD to contribute in the establishment of a new company to produce Green Hydrogen, that will be used in the production of Green Ammonia. </p><p> </p><p>Singapore-based chemical company Indorama has laid the groundwork for expanding its presence in Egypt after signing an MoU with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE), to explore options in several sectors including fertilizer production, phosphate extraction, renewable energy, and medical fibers.</p><p> </p><p><b>ORAS</b> and French electricity and renewables company Engie are in talks with the government to install solar power plants at two of <b>EGAL</b>&apos;s production facilities.</p><p> </p><p>The Electricity Ministry is cutting the cement industry’s natural gas supply, but the extensive use of coal, together with the fact that plants are only running at 50-60% capacity due to the cement supply glut, should mean that operations remain unaffected.</p><p> </p><p>The government to offer four water desalination plants in three months with investments estimated at USD300 million as part of the 5-year national plan to present 21 water desalination projects to the private sector.</p><p> </p><p>Hotel occupancy rates in Egypt reached 80% in 1H23, compared to 65% in 1H22. </p><p> </p><p>According to JLL, resale real estate unit prices in West Cairo and Ea</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 25 bps yesterday stating that the committee would be prepared to adjust the stance of monetary policy as appropriate if risks emerge. </p><p> </p><p>The Electricity Ministry expects the ongoing rolling blackouts to continue until the middle of August as pressure on the country’s power generation infrastructure continues amid the summer heat. </p><p> </p><p>A number of banks are studying the possibility of issuing high-yield dollar certificates, after NBE and Banque Misr did. </p><p> </p><p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi landed in St. Petersburg yesterday, where he met with President Putin to discuss ongoing projects and the impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine on African countries ahead of the Russia-Africa Summit, which kicks off today.  </p><p> </p><p><b>OLFI</b> released 2Q23 results showing net profit of EGP97 mn (+7.5% YoY, -15.8% QoQ) with a weak margin of 6.5% compared to 10.3% in 2Q22 and 7.8% in 1Q23. The squeeze in margins came backed by weaker gross profitability due to rising costs and an increase in interest expenses. Revenues climbed by 70.1% YoY and 1.1% QoQ to reach EGP1,486 mn driven mainly by the aggressive prices increase. <em>OLFI is trading at a FY23 P/E of 8.1x and an EV/EBITDA of 4.3x.</em></p><p> </p><p>Head of tobacco industries has requested granting <b>EAST</b> LCs to import the needed raw materials as their current inventory is sufficient for only one month worth of production.</p><p> </p><p><b>SPMD</b> reported 4Q22 consolidated financial results with net loss of EGP63.5 million in 4Q22 compared to a net loss of EGP30.7 million in 4Q21. The negative bottom line is mainly attributed to the decline in revenues, recording expected credit loss of EGP13 million and impairment of inventory of EGP9.5 million.  On annual basis, bottom line recorded a net loss of EGP146.2 million in FY22 (-207% YoY), compared to a net profit of EGP136.1 million in FY21. <em>SPMD is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 78.6x and EV/EBITDA of 15.3x.</em></p><p> </p><p>An official decision was sent to the fertilizers factories that the government will cut natural gas supplies (and so companies will cut its production) by 20% in order to save natural gas amid the recent electricity crisis. The decision will be applied this week. While the face value of the news is negative, the Impact depends on whether the 20% reduced output will be from local quota or exports. It should be from local quota. Higher urea prices should alleviate some of the effect.</p><p> </p><p><b>MFPC</b> decided in its latest BoD to contribute in the establishment of a new company to produce Green Hydrogen, that will be used in the production of Green Ammonia. </p><p> </p><p>Singapore-based chemical company Indorama has laid the groundwork for expanding its presence in Egypt after signing an MoU with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE), to explore options in several sectors including fertilizer production, phosphate extraction, renewable energy, and medical fibers.</p><p> </p><p><b>ORAS</b> and French electricity and renewables company Engie are in talks with the government to install solar power plants at two of <b>EGAL</b>&apos;s production facilities.</p><p> </p><p>The Electricity Ministry is cutting the cement industry’s natural gas supply, but the extensive use of coal, together with the fact that plants are only running at 50-60% capacity due to the cement supply glut, should mean that operations remain unaffected.</p><p> </p><p>The government to offer four water desalination plants in three months with investments estimated at USD300 million as part of the 5-year national plan to present 21 water desalination projects to the private sector.</p><p> </p><p>Hotel occupancy rates in Egypt reached 80% in 1H23, compared to 65% in 1H22. </p><p> </p><p>According to JLL, resale real estate unit prices in West Cairo and Ea</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The IMF forecasts Egypt’s real GDP to slow to 3.7% in 2023, from 6.6% in 2022, but to recover to 4.1% in 2024, in light of the current FX crunch. The fund is now projecting inflation in Egypt to average 24.4% in 2023 and to rise further to 32% in 2024.    The National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr will today launch two new USD certificates of deposit, one with a 9% annual percentage rate that pays out interest in EGP upfront and another with a 7% rate that pays out in USD quarterly....]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The IMF forecasts Egypt’s real GDP to slow to 3.7% in 2023, from 6.6% in 2022, but to recover to 4.1% in 2024, in light of the current FX crunch. The fund is now projecting inflation in Egypt to average 24.4% in 2023 and to rise further to 32% in 2024.</p><p>  </p><p>The National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr will today launch two new USD certificates of deposit, one with a 9% annual percentage rate that pays out interest in EGP upfront and another with a 7% rate that pays out in USD quarterly.  </p><p> </p><p>Egypt’s current account deficit narrowed by 40% y-o-y to USD 3.5 bn in 3QFY22/23, where:</p><ul><li>Oil and gas exports fell almost 40% y-o-y to USD 3.2 bn during the quarter.  </li><li>Non-oil exports declined to USD 6.4 bn compared to USD 6.6 bn.  </li><li>Tourism revenues rose 25% y-o-y to USD 3 bn. </li><li>Suez Canal revenues saw a 29% increase to USD 2.2 bn. </li><li>FDI halved y-o-y, falling to USD 2.2 bn. </li><li>Remittances fell more than 30% y-o-y to USD 5.5 bn. </li></ul><p> </p><p>Subsidies for petroleum products in Egypt decreased by 2% YoY to EGP58 billion in FY22/23, double the subsidy targeted in the budget.  </p><p> </p><p>Egypt’s holdings of US Treasury bonds reached USD1.1 billion in May 2023, down from USD24.4 billion in February 2020.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministries of Petroleum and Electricity have agreed to import fuel oil in order to replenish the reserves used to produce electricity. </p><p><b> </b></p><p>Bloomberg reported that the Egyptian government asked urea producers to reduce production output considering the need for conserving gas in light of the heat wave. <em>We contacted with producers who noted that the stoppage was for 1-4 days only last week during July and that production levels are back to normal this week. However, prices are now above USD400 per ton.</em></p><p> </p><p>Silverstone Capital Investments, an entity controlled by Qalaa Holdings (<b>CCAP</b>), transferred 270.5 million shares worth EGP1.6 billion and representing 20% of <b>TAQA</b> to one of its creditors, namely the military’s National Service Projects Organization.</p><p> </p><p>Dubai-based National Paints Holding (NPH) acquired the 20% of EGX-listed Paint and Chemical Industries (<b>Pachin</b>) that it didn’t already own for EGP9.21 million.</p><p> </p><p>Zamil Steel - Egypt is in negotiations with the Ministry of Supply and <b>ORAS</b> to establish 10 strategic storage facilities for pharmaceuticals and food commodities.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>FWRY</b> announced evaluating Saudi expansion through preliminary discussions with Saudi Payments. Additionally, FWRY confirmed evaluating potentially applying for a digital bank license.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF forecasts Egypt’s real GDP to slow to 3.7% in 2023, from 6.6% in 2022, but to recover to 4.1% in 2024, in light of the current FX crunch. The fund is now projecting inflation in Egypt to average 24.4% in 2023 and to rise further to 32% in 2024.</p><p>  </p><p>The National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr will today launch two new USD certificates of deposit, one with a 9% annual percentage rate that pays out interest in EGP upfront and another with a 7% rate that pays out in USD quarterly.  </p><p> </p><p>Egypt’s current account deficit narrowed by 40% y-o-y to USD 3.5 bn in 3QFY22/23, where:</p><ul><li>Oil and gas exports fell almost 40% y-o-y to USD 3.2 bn during the quarter.  </li><li>Non-oil exports declined to USD 6.4 bn compared to USD 6.6 bn.  </li><li>Tourism revenues rose 25% y-o-y to USD 3 bn. </li><li>Suez Canal revenues saw a 29% increase to USD 2.2 bn. </li><li>FDI halved y-o-y, falling to USD 2.2 bn. </li><li>Remittances fell more than 30% y-o-y to USD 5.5 bn. </li></ul><p> </p><p>Subsidies for petroleum products in Egypt decreased by 2% YoY to EGP58 billion in FY22/23, double the subsidy targeted in the budget.  </p><p> </p><p>Egypt’s holdings of US Treasury bonds reached USD1.1 billion in May 2023, down from USD24.4 billion in February 2020.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministries of Petroleum and Electricity have agreed to import fuel oil in order to replenish the reserves used to produce electricity. </p><p><b> </b></p><p>Bloomberg reported that the Egyptian government asked urea producers to reduce production output considering the need for conserving gas in light of the heat wave. <em>We contacted with producers who noted that the stoppage was for 1-4 days only last week during July and that production levels are back to normal this week. However, prices are now above USD400 per ton.</em></p><p> </p><p>Silverstone Capital Investments, an entity controlled by Qalaa Holdings (<b>CCAP</b>), transferred 270.5 million shares worth EGP1.6 billion and representing 20% of <b>TAQA</b> to one of its creditors, namely the military’s National Service Projects Organization.</p><p> </p><p>Dubai-based National Paints Holding (NPH) acquired the 20% of EGX-listed Paint and Chemical Industries (<b>Pachin</b>) that it didn’t already own for EGP9.21 million.</p><p> </p><p>Zamil Steel - Egypt is in negotiations with the Ministry of Supply and <b>ORAS</b> to establish 10 strategic storage facilities for pharmaceuticals and food commodities.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>FWRY</b> announced evaluating Saudi expansion through preliminary discussions with Saudi Payments. Additionally, FWRY confirmed evaluating potentially applying for a digital bank license.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>[Correction] The US Federal Reserve is expected this week to take the last step in its tightening cycle by raising interest rates by another 25 bps.  </p><p>The cabinet denied media reports that have claimed that the production at the Zohr gas field has declined due to technical problems. </p><p>EGP-denominated bonds’ value rose on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The cost of insuring Egypt&apos;s 5-year sovereign debt (CDS rates) hit 12.76%, while non-deliverable forward contracts for the Pound against the Dollar amounted to about EGP40.70. </p><p>World Bank data revealed that Egypt has debt repayments worth USD15.3 billion in 3Q2023, out of which USD7.7 billion is for GCC deposits, or renewable.  </p><p>CBE has notified banks of the cancelation of the 11% subsidized lending tourism initiative, and to stop granting any new funding under the initiative. Work is underway on a new initiative. </p><p>ORHD (FV: EGP20.38, OW) plans to open its fourth yacht marina in El Gouna in 2023. </p><p>Tourist yachts will now be able to obtain entry permits to Egypt through the Transport Ministry’s digital platform within 30 minutes.</p><p>RMDA&apos;s shareholders approved increasing the company&apos;s capital by EGP127.88 million to EGP380 million through issuing 0.507 bonus shares for each original share held. Then, decrease the company’s capital by EGP5 million to reach EGP375 million through the cancellation of 20 million treasury shares.</p><p>ECARU (Egyptian Company for Solid Waste Recycling), Qalaa Holdings (CCAP), and Axens signed a cooperation protocol to carry out technical and economic studies for a project of second-generation biofuel (advanced bioethanol) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production.  </p><p>One of TAQA’s major shareholders transferred 270.5 million shares worth EGP1.6 billion and representing 20% of the company to one of its creditors. </p><p>Japanese manufacturer Yazaki will begin construction of its EUR 30 mn factory in Fayoum’s first free zone after signing land contracts with local authorities. </p><p>Weekly Commodities |            Last Price        WoW Change, % </p><p>Brent, USD/bbl            81.1     1.5% </p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton          348.0   14.7% </p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton  405.5   7.4% </p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,020.0            3.0% </p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton         885.0   0.0% </p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton       367.4   -3.0% </p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton 2,164.5            -3.0% </p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton      1,710.0            0.0% </p><p>Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton            133.0   1.0% </p><p>SMP, USD/MT            2,503.0            -0.9% </p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[Correction] The US Federal Reserve is expected this week to take the last step in its tightening cycle by raising interest rates by another 25 bps.  </p><p>The cabinet denied media reports that have claimed that the production at the Zohr gas field has declined due to technical problems. </p><p>EGP-denominated bonds’ value rose on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The cost of insuring Egypt&apos;s 5-year sovereign debt (CDS rates) hit 12.76%, while non-deliverable forward contracts for the Pound against the Dollar amounted to about EGP40.70. </p><p>World Bank data revealed that Egypt has debt repayments worth USD15.3 billion in 3Q2023, out of which USD7.7 billion is for GCC deposits, or renewable.  </p><p>CBE has notified banks of the cancelation of the 11% subsidized lending tourism initiative, and to stop granting any new funding under the initiative. Work is underway on a new initiative. </p><p>ORHD (FV: EGP20.38, OW) plans to open its fourth yacht marina in El Gouna in 2023. </p><p>Tourist yachts will now be able to obtain entry permits to Egypt through the Transport Ministry’s digital platform within 30 minutes.</p><p>RMDA&apos;s shareholders approved increasing the company&apos;s capital by EGP127.88 million to EGP380 million through issuing 0.507 bonus shares for each original share held. Then, decrease the company’s capital by EGP5 million to reach EGP375 million through the cancellation of 20 million treasury shares.</p><p>ECARU (Egyptian Company for Solid Waste Recycling), Qalaa Holdings (CCAP), and Axens signed a cooperation protocol to carry out technical and economic studies for a project of second-generation biofuel (advanced bioethanol) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production.  </p><p>One of TAQA’s major shareholders transferred 270.5 million shares worth EGP1.6 billion and representing 20% of the company to one of its creditors. </p><p>Japanese manufacturer Yazaki will begin construction of its EUR 30 mn factory in Fayoum’s first free zone after signing land contracts with local authorities. </p><p>Weekly Commodities |            Last Price        WoW Change, % </p><p>Brent, USD/bbl            81.1     1.5% </p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton          348.0   14.7% </p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton  405.5   7.4% </p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,020.0            3.0% </p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton         885.0   0.0% </p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton       367.4   -3.0% </p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton 2,164.5            -3.0% </p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton      1,710.0            0.0% </p><p>Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton            133.0   1.0% </p><p>SMP, USD/MT            2,503.0            -0.9% </p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[COMI (FV: EGP 68.54, OW)  2Q23 net profit post minority recorded a robust EGP7.99 billion (+32% q/q, +127% y/y), bringing 1H23 profit for equity holders to EGP 14.1 bn (+81% y/y). Robust sequential performance came on the back of 1) strong margins, 2) lower OPEX, 3) lower booked provisions, and 4) lower effective tax rate. The stock is trading at P/E 2023 of 6.1x and P/B 2023 of 1.9x. The Federal Reserve will hold its two-day policy meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. An unexpect...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>COMI (FV: EGP 68.54, OW)  2Q23 net profit post minority recorded a robust EGP7.99 billion (+32% q/q, +127% y/y), bringing 1H23 profit for equity holders to EGP 14.1 bn (+81% y/y). Robust sequential performance came on the back of 1) strong margins, 2) lower OPEX, 3) lower booked provisions, and 4) lower effective tax rate. The stock is trading at P/E 2023 of 6.1x and P/B 2023 of 1.9x.</p><p>The Federal Reserve will hold its two-day policy meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. An unexpectedly large slowdown in inflation in June led consensus to expect a hold on rates. </p><p>The Egyptian economy grew at a 4.2% clip in FY22/23, down from 6.6% the year before.  </p><p>The government is currently in talks for some USD 400 mn in financing from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development to help finance Egypt’s wheat imports. </p><p>The cabinet gave its preliminary approval to grant five new golden licenses with an investment value of more than EGP 10.2 bn.  </p><p>The Commodity Exchange is discussing with the Ministry of Supply offering sugar for trading through it in an attempt to control the unexplained spike in local prices. </p><p>Power outage in Egypt is caused by insufficient gas and diesel supplied to the Ministry of Electricity. </p><p>Oil prices rose 1.2% WoW to settle at USD81.07/bbl, buoyed by growing evidence of supply shortages in the coming months and rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine.</p><p>Rebars retail price dropped by around EGP3k/ton compared to last month due to slowing raw materials prices and low local purchasing power, according to local media.</p><p>Local pharma manufacturer “Gennecs” plans to invest USD150 mn in its Gennvax factory that will produce medicines, serums, and vaccines. </p><p>Electrolux will sell its factories and brands in Egypt as part of its global reprioritization plans.</p><p>The local arm of Chinese home appliances giant Midea Electric will establish a USD105 mn factory to manufacture home appliances.</p><p>Basata Pay (MTIE/BINV) plans to expand its network of branches to 30 by July 2024, up from 3 currently.</p><p>PHDC (FV: EGP3.99, OW) closed a EGP472.5 million securitization.</p><p>ARAB (FV: EGP0.65, EW) declared 1:10 stock dividends. Record date is 8 August. Distribution date is 9 August.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>COMI (FV: EGP 68.54, OW)  2Q23 net profit post minority recorded a robust EGP7.99 billion (+32% q/q, +127% y/y), bringing 1H23 profit for equity holders to EGP 14.1 bn (+81% y/y). Robust sequential performance came on the back of 1) strong margins, 2) lower OPEX, 3) lower booked provisions, and 4) lower effective tax rate. The stock is trading at P/E 2023 of 6.1x and P/B 2023 of 1.9x.</p><p>The Federal Reserve will hold its two-day policy meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. An unexpectedly large slowdown in inflation in June led consensus to expect a hold on rates. </p><p>The Egyptian economy grew at a 4.2% clip in FY22/23, down from 6.6% the year before.  </p><p>The government is currently in talks for some USD 400 mn in financing from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development to help finance Egypt’s wheat imports. </p><p>The cabinet gave its preliminary approval to grant five new golden licenses with an investment value of more than EGP 10.2 bn.  </p><p>The Commodity Exchange is discussing with the Ministry of Supply offering sugar for trading through it in an attempt to control the unexplained spike in local prices. </p><p>Power outage in Egypt is caused by insufficient gas and diesel supplied to the Ministry of Electricity. </p><p>Oil prices rose 1.2% WoW to settle at USD81.07/bbl, buoyed by growing evidence of supply shortages in the coming months and rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine.</p><p>Rebars retail price dropped by around EGP3k/ton compared to last month due to slowing raw materials prices and low local purchasing power, according to local media.</p><p>Local pharma manufacturer “Gennecs” plans to invest USD150 mn in its Gennvax factory that will produce medicines, serums, and vaccines. </p><p>Electrolux will sell its factories and brands in Egypt as part of its global reprioritization plans.</p><p>The local arm of Chinese home appliances giant Midea Electric will establish a USD105 mn factory to manufacture home appliances.</p><p>Basata Pay (MTIE/BINV) plans to expand its network of branches to 30 by July 2024, up from 3 currently.</p><p>PHDC (FV: EGP3.99, OW) closed a EGP472.5 million securitization.</p><p>ARAB (FV: EGP0.65, EW) declared 1:10 stock dividends. Record date is 8 August. Distribution date is 9 August.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>All tourism projects will be eligible for the golden license and will receive the necessary approvals to start operations within 20-days of applying.</p><p> </p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt has reportedly received three offers to buy stakes in military-owned fuel retailer Wataniya, from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), and Saudi firm Petromin.</p><p> </p><p>Several Gulf investment funds are eyeing a minority stake in Misr Digital Innovation (MDI), a company set up by Banque Misr to launch its digital banking arm. The bank is willing to sell 10-20% of the digital bank.</p><p> </p><p>The government plans to launch an international tender for the exploration of minerals in the eastern and western deserts before the end of the year. </p><p> </p><p>The CBE is studying allowing money transfers from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates through Instapay.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Finance will start paying EGP313 million in export subsidy to 64 exporting company today.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>CIRA</b> released their 9M22/23 results showing attributable net profit recorded EGP351 mn, pressured YoY by 17.2%. NPM reached dropped to 17.5% from a previous 28.9% in 9M21/22 with a YoY squeeze of 11.5pps. The drop in profitability came trickling down of weaker gross profitability due to the rise in operating cost as well as recognition of construction costs that were not present in 9M21/22. Revenues for the period reached EGP2,006 mn, with a YoY rise of 37%. <em>CIRA is currently trading at a FY22/23 P/E of 15.7x and an EV/EBITDA of 7.0x.</em></p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Electricity is preparing to allocate about one million square meters for <b>ORAS</b> in the next few weeks, to inaugurate wind stations in West Sohag, with investments amounting to USD3 billion</p><p> </p><p>The General Authority for the Economic Zone of the Golden Triangle has received three offers from local and international investors to establish fertilizer complexes in the Golden Triangle in Red Sea governorate at a combined USD1.6 billion of investment.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>HELI</b> Board approved studying an offer received on the company&apos;s Heliopark land plot.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>TMGH</b> intends to issue securitized bonds worth EGP500.0 million backed by club memberships.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>BINV</b> BoD approved the conclusion of a financing contract worth EGP 150 million with the National Bank of Kuwait, without mentioning the details and uses of the loan.</p><p> </p><p>Investors fully subscribed to <b>BTFH</b> blockbuster EGP 10 bn capital increase. </p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All tourism projects will be eligible for the golden license and will receive the necessary approvals to start operations within 20-days of applying.</p><p> </p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt has reportedly received three offers to buy stakes in military-owned fuel retailer Wataniya, from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), and Saudi firm Petromin.</p><p> </p><p>Several Gulf investment funds are eyeing a minority stake in Misr Digital Innovation (MDI), a company set up by Banque Misr to launch its digital banking arm. The bank is willing to sell 10-20% of the digital bank.</p><p> </p><p>The government plans to launch an international tender for the exploration of minerals in the eastern and western deserts before the end of the year. </p><p> </p><p>The CBE is studying allowing money transfers from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates through Instapay.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Finance will start paying EGP313 million in export subsidy to 64 exporting company today.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>CIRA</b> released their 9M22/23 results showing attributable net profit recorded EGP351 mn, pressured YoY by 17.2%. NPM reached dropped to 17.5% from a previous 28.9% in 9M21/22 with a YoY squeeze of 11.5pps. The drop in profitability came trickling down of weaker gross profitability due to the rise in operating cost as well as recognition of construction costs that were not present in 9M21/22. Revenues for the period reached EGP2,006 mn, with a YoY rise of 37%. <em>CIRA is currently trading at a FY22/23 P/E of 15.7x and an EV/EBITDA of 7.0x.</em></p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Electricity is preparing to allocate about one million square meters for <b>ORAS</b> in the next few weeks, to inaugurate wind stations in West Sohag, with investments amounting to USD3 billion</p><p> </p><p>The General Authority for the Economic Zone of the Golden Triangle has received three offers from local and international investors to establish fertilizer complexes in the Golden Triangle in Red Sea governorate at a combined USD1.6 billion of investment.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>HELI</b> Board approved studying an offer received on the company&apos;s Heliopark land plot.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>TMGH</b> intends to issue securitized bonds worth EGP500.0 million backed by club memberships.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>BINV</b> BoD approved the conclusion of a financing contract worth EGP 150 million with the National Bank of Kuwait, without mentioning the details and uses of the loan.</p><p> </p><p>Investors fully subscribed to <b>BTFH</b> blockbuster EGP 10 bn capital increase. </p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Russia yesterday said it would withdraw from the grain export pact with Ukraine in a move that threatens to spark renewed volatility in global food prices. On the short-term, this will not have a significant impact on Egypt&apos;s wheat imports, since Egypt collected about 3.8 million tons of local wheat during the last season, which is enough for 6 months.</p><p>Saudi renewable energy firm ACWA Power yesterday signed a land allocation preliminary agreement with the Electricity Ministry for its planned 10-GW wind farm. ACWA will conduct feasibility studies for the project ahead of signing the final contracts.</p><p>Egyptian authorities are in talks with the Greek government about how to fund the planned 3-GW Egypt-Greece Interconnector (GREGY). </p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development provided a USD100 million loan to Banque Misr, directed to lending to small, medium and micro local enterprises.</p><p>EFIH is considering applying for a digital banking license and expanding in Saudi Arabia within a month.</p><p>FWRY is considering applying for a digital banking license and expects to make a decision by the end of the year. The company is eyeing regional expansion, including Saudi Arabia, in 2024.</p><p>MTIE’s BoD approved to invest up to EGP205 million to acquire 40% in “B Pharma Holding” a company dedicated to investing in the pharmaceuticals distribution and trade services sector in partnership with BINV. </p><p>The parliament will discuss the new taxes on tobacco products by next October. The budgeting and planning committee asked producers not to apply any price increases until the new tax rates are declared.</p><p>The government is studying to raise the prices for wheat, beats, and sugar cane supplied for different governmental entities for the next harvest season by EGP200-300/bu. This might affect SUGR margins.</p><p>SKPC’s BoD approved the fair value studies submitted by Baker Tilly, the independent financial advisor for both SKPC and Ethydco. Baker Tilly valued SKPC at EGP23.1 billion, and Ethydco at USD1.1 billion (EGP33.5 billion using an exchange rate of EGP30.9). The valuation of the new combined entity will be EGP50 billion. The new entity’s total number of shares should add up to 1.6 billion with a valuation of EGP30.6 per share. </p><p>TALM released their 9M22/23 attributable net profit for the period recorded EGP345 mn compared to EGP277 mn in 9M21/22 (+24% YoY) with a margin of 48% versus 46% in the previous period. The rise came backed by higher revenues and margins, as well as a rise in net finance income to reach EGP19 mn compared to a previous EGP8 mn. TALM is currently trading at an annualized FY22/23 multiples of P/E 6.2x and an EV/EBITDA of 4.6x.</p><p>ADIB (FV: EGP 35.00, OW) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed the first Shariah-compliant subordinated Tier 2 financing agreement worth USD 50 million. </p><p>BINV&apos;s BoD agreed to conclude a financing agreement worth EGP 150 million with the National Bank of Kuwait. </p><p>The House of Representatives will discuss and approve the Unified Insurance Bill in October. </p><p> </p><p>Rami Aboul Naga, Deputy Governor of the CBE, estimated the volume of Internet banking transactions at about EGP 3 trillion in 6 months. He added that a number of Egyptian banks have started to offer financial derivative products to customers.</p><p>MNHD (FV: EGP3.16, EW) signed an MoU with Misr Engineering Development Company to implement infrastructure development worth EGP1.0 billion in Taj City.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Russia yesterday said it would withdraw from the grain export pact with Ukraine in a move that threatens to spark renewed volatility in global food prices. On the short-term, this will not have a significant impact on Egypt&apos;s wheat imports, since Egypt collected about 3.8 million tons of local wheat during the last season, which is enough for 6 months.</p><p>Saudi renewable energy firm ACWA Power yesterday signed a land allocation preliminary agreement with the Electricity Ministry for its planned 10-GW wind farm. ACWA will conduct feasibility studies for the project ahead of signing the final contracts.</p><p>Egyptian authorities are in talks with the Greek government about how to fund the planned 3-GW Egypt-Greece Interconnector (GREGY). </p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development provided a USD100 million loan to Banque Misr, directed to lending to small, medium and micro local enterprises.</p><p>EFIH is considering applying for a digital banking license and expanding in Saudi Arabia within a month.</p><p>FWRY is considering applying for a digital banking license and expects to make a decision by the end of the year. The company is eyeing regional expansion, including Saudi Arabia, in 2024.</p><p>MTIE’s BoD approved to invest up to EGP205 million to acquire 40% in “B Pharma Holding” a company dedicated to investing in the pharmaceuticals distribution and trade services sector in partnership with BINV. </p><p>The parliament will discuss the new taxes on tobacco products by next October. The budgeting and planning committee asked producers not to apply any price increases until the new tax rates are declared.</p><p>The government is studying to raise the prices for wheat, beats, and sugar cane supplied for different governmental entities for the next harvest season by EGP200-300/bu. This might affect SUGR margins.</p><p>SKPC’s BoD approved the fair value studies submitted by Baker Tilly, the independent financial advisor for both SKPC and Ethydco. Baker Tilly valued SKPC at EGP23.1 billion, and Ethydco at USD1.1 billion (EGP33.5 billion using an exchange rate of EGP30.9). The valuation of the new combined entity will be EGP50 billion. The new entity’s total number of shares should add up to 1.6 billion with a valuation of EGP30.6 per share. </p><p>TALM released their 9M22/23 attributable net profit for the period recorded EGP345 mn compared to EGP277 mn in 9M21/22 (+24% YoY) with a margin of 48% versus 46% in the previous period. The rise came backed by higher revenues and margins, as well as a rise in net finance income to reach EGP19 mn compared to a previous EGP8 mn. TALM is currently trading at an annualized FY22/23 multiples of P/E 6.2x and an EV/EBITDA of 4.6x.</p><p>ADIB (FV: EGP 35.00, OW) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed the first Shariah-compliant subordinated Tier 2 financing agreement worth USD 50 million. </p><p>BINV&apos;s BoD agreed to conclude a financing agreement worth EGP 150 million with the National Bank of Kuwait. </p><p>The House of Representatives will discuss and approve the Unified Insurance Bill in October. </p><p> </p><p>Rami Aboul Naga, Deputy Governor of the CBE, estimated the volume of Internet banking transactions at about EGP 3 trillion in 6 months. He added that a number of Egyptian banks have started to offer financial derivative products to customers.</p><p>MNHD (FV: EGP3.16, EW) signed an MoU with Misr Engineering Development Company to implement infrastructure development worth EGP1.0 billion in Taj City.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF has welcomed the government’s progress in selling down state assets in the privatization program, which will support the gradual withdrawal of the state from economic activity and provide resources for external debt reduction.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt received 3 offers from strategic investors to acquire Wataneya from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and the ENOC Oil Group, Saudi Petromin, and Taqa Arabia (CCAP).</p><p>Real estate tax proceeds increased in FY22/23 by 34% to reach EGP6.4 billion pounds, and it is targeted to reach EGP7.7 billion in FY23/24.</p><p>Egypt intends to launch a new stimulus package for tourism investment, as part of its target to reach 30 million tourists by 2028.</p><p>The government plans to ask the House of Representatives to remove the cap on how many properties foreigners can own.</p><p>The government has received an offer from Denmark&apos;s Maersk for the acquisition of the state-owned 545-MW Zafarana wind farm.</p><p>The Oil Ministry will this week award seven gold exploration licenses to Centamin and Canadian firm Barrick Gold, with 50% of net income stake.</p><p>The government is in talks with the European Investment Bank (EIB) over a potential USD 300 mn loan to finance the construction of the Robeiky-Tenth of Ramadan-Belbeis railway line.</p><p>Norway’s Scatec and Alexandria National Refining &amp; Petrochemicals Company (ANRPC) inked a USD 450 mn agreement in May to establish a green methanol plant in Damietta.</p><p>The Indian company, Tata Motors, has postponed its entry into the local market due to the foreign currency shortage and its inability to import its models.</p><p>ISPH (FV: EGP2.4, OW) held the leadership position in pharma distributors with a 23.7% market share in 5M 2023. During that period, the pharma market grew 19.4% YoY to EGP73.1 bn.</p><p>Philip Morris has reversed a price hike on its cigarette brands — L&amp;M and Marlboro — following news of an upcoming tax hike on cigarettes. The tax hikes could range from EGP 0.50 on cheaper cigarettes to more than EGP 2.00 on more expensive, imported smokes. </p><p>MNHD (FV: EGP3.16, EW) concluded its acquisition of Minka and EgyCan for EGP200.0 million, which generated sales of EGP544.0 million in 1Q23.</p><p>ACAMD signed the co-development agreement with the Vantage consortium to co-develop the 60k sqm Zefta land plot, with ACAMD entitled to a 36% revenue share as the land owner.</p><p>RTVC signed a co-development agreement (RTVC entitled to a 60% share of revenue and cost) on a 29.4 feddan land plot on the North Coast. Expected sales are EGP1.5 billion, and expected cost is EGP1.0 billion.</p><p>CCAP is planning to take its subsidiary National Printing public on the EGX by 2Q24. The company reported a 54% increase in revenues to EGP 1.4 bn in 1Q 2023. </p><p>FAIT released unaudited standalone 2Q23 financial indicators where the bottom-line recorded EGP2,701 mn (+54.7% y/y). The stock is currently trading at 3.5x P/E23 and 0.6x P/B23.</p><p>Weekly Commodities |       Last Price     WoW Change, %</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl        79.9    1.8%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton    303.5  3.0%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton         377.5  2.7%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton       990.0  1.0%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton     885.0  0.0%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton 380.1  -5.0%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton      2,232.4           6.3%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton 1,710.0         -2.6%</p><p>Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton           131.7  -4.6%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT         2,525.0         -5.3%</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The USD has dropped almost 13% against a basket of currencies on the back of easing US inflation, which is increasing investor appetite for higher-yielding risk assets around the globe. (Reuters) The cost of insuring Egypt's sovereign debt (CDS rates) declined, since the government announced the progress in the privatization program, to record 12.9% for the 5-year contracts, compared to 14.8%. Foreign investments in treasury bills rose to EGP392.5 billion at the end of April 2023, adding USD ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The USD has dropped almost 13% against a basket of currencies on the back of easing US inflation, which is increasing investor appetite for higher-yielding risk assets around the globe. (Reuters)</p><p>The cost of insuring Egypt&apos;s sovereign debt (CDS rates) declined, since the government announced the progress in the privatization program, to record 12.9% for the 5-year contracts, compared to 14.8%.</p><p>Foreign investments in treasury bills rose to EGP392.5 billion at the end of April 2023, adding USD 417 million. </p><p>El Sisi and Abiy Ahmed agreed to try and find an agreement within four months to finally end the GERD dispute and reach a settlement that allows Ethiopia to generate electricity without jeopardizing Egypt’s water security.</p><p>French rail manufacturer Alstom plans to invest some EUR 300 mn in Egypt over the next three years to establish two factories to produce electrical systems and metro/monorail rolling stock.</p><p>The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will provide EUR 250 mn in financing for the redevelopment of the Abu Qir railway in Alexandria.</p><p>CCAP (FV: EGP2.80, EW) released 1Q23 results, posting an 84% YoY decline in net profit to record EGP73 million in 1Q23 compared to EGP469 million in 1Q22 restated net profit. ERC contributed 77% of the total revenues, while TAQA contributed 10%. CCAP recorded an FX gain of EGP351 million in 1Q23 compared to a restated FX loss of EGP38 million during 1Q22. CCAP is trading at a 2023 EV/EBITDA of 2.6x.</p><p>EKHO’s (FV: USD1.86, OW)  Sprea Misr inaugurated expansions with total investments worth EGP1.4 billion (USD46 million). The expansions include a sulfuric acid production plant which will produce 165k tons a year, 80% of which go to AlexFert. Sprea Misr. It also added six production lines including a formica sheets production line.</p><p>Pitch: If TAQA Soars, Buy NatEnergy. At EGP8.90/share, the implied multiples for TAQA are as follows: P/E 2023e of 18.1x and EV/EBITDA 2023e of 9.9x. If we apply those same multiples to NatEnergy, with the possibility that EKHO might decide to list NatEnergy, then NatEnergy&apos;s value will hit USD 0.57/EKHO share, which is higher than our DCF valuation of USD 0.36/EKHO share. Accordingly, the FV for EKHO will jump to USD 2.07/EGP 63.96 per share, up from our current FV of USD 1.86/EGP 57.47 per share. The company distributes USD dividends which are expected to at least reach 6 cents in 2023. EKHO’s share is currently trading at 2023e PE of 6.3x and EV/EBITDA of 3.6x.</p><p>OCDI (FV: EGP23.30, OW) AGM approved the sale of EDNC Building No. 1 (gross floor area of 6,876 sqm) in Eastown for EGP1.1 billion to BTFH.</p><p>PHDC (FV: EGP3.91, OW) is considering an EGP5.0 billion securitization over three years.</p><p>MNHD (FV: EGP3.16, EW) has concluded its acquisition of The real estate developer EgyCan for EGP195.0 million. </p><p>RTVC is studying entering a co-development agreement on a 29.4 feddan land plot on the North Coast. Expected sales are EGP1.5 billion, and expected cost is EGP1.0 billion.</p><p>The New Urban Communities Authority is planning to issue a new EGP15.0 billion securitization end of 2023 or beginning of 2024. </p><p>Cement factories have filed a request with the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) to extend the quota system that entails cement production cuts, since it is set to expire on 23 July.</p><p>A group of private equity firms, including Tana Africa, Lorax Capital Partners, and US-based Ultra Capital are bidding to acquire a 25% stake in state-owned e-payments player Al Ahly Momkn. </p><p>Radisson Hotel Group will open a new 294-room hotel in Marsa Alam in 2025.</p><p>EgyptAir carried out its first flight to Manchester yesterday as part of five weekly flights between Cairo and Manchester.</p><p> </p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The USD has dropped almost 13% against a basket of currencies on the back of easing US inflation, which is increasing investor appetite for higher-yielding risk assets around the globe. (Reuters)</p><p>The cost of insuring Egypt&apos;s sovereign debt (CDS rates) declined, since the government announced the progress in the privatization program, to record 12.9% for the 5-year contracts, compared to 14.8%.</p><p>Foreign investments in treasury bills rose to EGP392.5 billion at the end of April 2023, adding USD 417 million. </p><p>El Sisi and Abiy Ahmed agreed to try and find an agreement within four months to finally end the GERD dispute and reach a settlement that allows Ethiopia to generate electricity without jeopardizing Egypt’s water security.</p><p>French rail manufacturer Alstom plans to invest some EUR 300 mn in Egypt over the next three years to establish two factories to produce electrical systems and metro/monorail rolling stock.</p><p>The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will provide EUR 250 mn in financing for the redevelopment of the Abu Qir railway in Alexandria.</p><p>CCAP (FV: EGP2.80, EW) released 1Q23 results, posting an 84% YoY decline in net profit to record EGP73 million in 1Q23 compared to EGP469 million in 1Q22 restated net profit. ERC contributed 77% of the total revenues, while TAQA contributed 10%. CCAP recorded an FX gain of EGP351 million in 1Q23 compared to a restated FX loss of EGP38 million during 1Q22. CCAP is trading at a 2023 EV/EBITDA of 2.6x.</p><p>EKHO’s (FV: USD1.86, OW)  Sprea Misr inaugurated expansions with total investments worth EGP1.4 billion (USD46 million). The expansions include a sulfuric acid production plant which will produce 165k tons a year, 80% of which go to AlexFert. Sprea Misr. It also added six production lines including a formica sheets production line.</p><p>Pitch: If TAQA Soars, Buy NatEnergy. At EGP8.90/share, the implied multiples for TAQA are as follows: P/E 2023e of 18.1x and EV/EBITDA 2023e of 9.9x. If we apply those same multiples to NatEnergy, with the possibility that EKHO might decide to list NatEnergy, then NatEnergy&apos;s value will hit USD 0.57/EKHO share, which is higher than our DCF valuation of USD 0.36/EKHO share. Accordingly, the FV for EKHO will jump to USD 2.07/EGP 63.96 per share, up from our current FV of USD 1.86/EGP 57.47 per share. The company distributes USD dividends which are expected to at least reach 6 cents in 2023. EKHO’s share is currently trading at 2023e PE of 6.3x and EV/EBITDA of 3.6x.</p><p>OCDI (FV: EGP23.30, OW) AGM approved the sale of EDNC Building No. 1 (gross floor area of 6,876 sqm) in Eastown for EGP1.1 billion to BTFH.</p><p>PHDC (FV: EGP3.91, OW) is considering an EGP5.0 billion securitization over three years.</p><p>MNHD (FV: EGP3.16, EW) has concluded its acquisition of The real estate developer EgyCan for EGP195.0 million. </p><p>RTVC is studying entering a co-development agreement on a 29.4 feddan land plot on the North Coast. Expected sales are EGP1.5 billion, and expected cost is EGP1.0 billion.</p><p>The New Urban Communities Authority is planning to issue a new EGP15.0 billion securitization end of 2023 or beginning of 2024. </p><p>Cement factories have filed a request with the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) to extend the quota system that entails cement production cuts, since it is set to expire on 23 July.</p><p>A group of private equity firms, including Tana Africa, Lorax Capital Partners, and US-based Ultra Capital are bidding to acquire a 25% stake in state-owned e-payments player Al Ahly Momkn. </p><p>Radisson Hotel Group will open a new 294-room hotel in Marsa Alam in 2025.</p><p>EgyptAir carried out its first flight to Manchester yesterday as part of five weekly flights between Cairo and Manchester.</p><p> </p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The EBRD will provide USD532 million in soft financing to the National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, and impact investor Mediterrania Capital Partners, the International Cooperation Ministry said.<br/><br/>The Parliament approved a bill that will scrap tax exemptions previously enjoyed by public-sector companies and state entities. <br/><br/>The government will wrap up the disbursement of EGP7.5 billion to 750 exporters as a first batch of export subsidies under the sixth phase of its subsidies program. <br/><br/>The government targets investing USD100 million to develop petroleum explorations during the current year.<br/><br/>BlackRock, a multinational investment company, is studying injecting more investments in the Egyptian market, with a portfolio exceeding USD 9 trillion.  <br/><br/>US inflation dipped to 3% in June, the slowest pace since March 2021.<br/><br/>The CBE released new guidelines for digital banks. Digital banks will now need a capital of no less than EGP2 bn to get their digital banking license, while those looking to take part in financing large companies will need a minimum capital of EGP4 bn. And they need their largest shareholder to be a financial institution with similar experience, with a minimum ownership of 30% of the total capital.<br/><br/>The FRA released the updated regulations to the Fintech Act regulating the fintech industry which stipulates more licensing requirements and better protections against fraudulent transactions.<br/> <br/>According to local media, EMFD (FV: EGP5.01, OW) is preparing to launch a new phase in its North Coast project, Soul, whereby foreign buyers will pay 100% of the unit price in USD, and Egyptians with foreign residencies will pay 10% of the unit price in USD and the rest in EGP.<br/> <br/>According to local media, ORHD (FV: EGP20.38, OW) reopened three of its hotels in Taba Heights, coinciding with government efforts to boost tourism to the destination.<br/><br/>SEDICO Pharmaceutical Industries has agreed to purchase the entire share of the Arab Company for Pharmaceutical Industries and Medical Appliances (ACDIMA) in UP Pharma, which it owns 99.9%. Financial valuation for UP Pharma is currently taking place, provided that the share of ACDIMA in SEDICO will increase with the same value of the deal of UP Pharma, which was valued before at EGP700-800 million.<br/><br/>A Chinese investment consortium is studying the establishment of an industrial complex for sanitaryware in Egypt with investments of USD35 million, and it is planned to submit a request to the government within two months.<br/><br/>Italian “MSC”, which won the tender for the construction and operation of the dry port on the 10th of Ramadan, is preparing to start a round of financing necessary for establishing the new port in the coming period.<br/><br/>Eleven Egyptian and international consortia submitted to the Egyptian Railways Authority to participate in the tender for qualifying companies competing to implement the trade logistics development project on the “Cairo-Alexandria” axis, at a total cost of about USD740 million.<br/><br/>Concrete Plus for construction is now in a partnership with a Saudi entity to build a factory for vehicles&apos; tires with an investment cost of EUR750 mn.<br/><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government has signed agreements worth USD 1.9 bn to sell state-owned assets under its privatization program. The state has raised USD 1.65 bn through the stake sales and received the remainder in EGP. <br/><br/>ADQ acquired 25-30% stakes in Egyptian Ethylene and Derivatives Company (Ethydco), Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene (Elab), and Egyptian Drilling Company (EDC) for USD 800 mn. <br/><br/>TMGH’s subsidiary Icon Investments together with Emirati investors invested USD 700 mn in a government holding company for hotels via a capital increase, acquiring a 37% stake. <br/><br/>The government divested its entire 31% stake in IRAX to ESRS, for USD 241 mn. <br/> <br/>The government will soon announce additional transactions worth another USD 1 bn. <br/><br/>The International Finance Corporation was assigned to assist in the offering program and to increase the number of targeted companies to 50 companies, instead of the current 32 companies. <br/><br/>The government is looking to secure some USD 3 bn in financing from bond issuances through the end of the year.<br/><br/>Egypt’s budget deficit widened to 6.2% of GDP in FY 22/23, up from 6.1% a year before. The primary surplus of 1.6% of GDP, up from 1.3% in FY21/22. <br/><br/>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt agreed to sell the Jabal Al-Zeit wind station, for more than USD300 million, after receiving a set of non-binding offers. Due diligence is undergoing. <br/><br/>A stake in the Siemens Power Station in Beni Suef is scheduled to be sold in 1Q24. <br/><br/>Projects have been put forward to establish 21 water desalination plants with investments of USD 3 billion by the end of 2024. <br/><br/>“Wataniya” stake sale will be awarded between October and November.<br/>  <br/>A large number of companies affiliated with the petroleum sector are being groomed to join the government privatization program during the coming period. <br/><br/>TMGH&apos;s (FV: EGP19.67, OW) hospitality arm, Arab Company for Tourism and Hotels Investments, known as ICON (82% owned by TMGH), submitted an offer to acquire a significant stake with management rights in the portfolio of seven hotels. The acquisition will bring ICON’s hotel portfolio to a total of 15 hotels and increase its room number to around 5,000 rooms, inclusive of projects under development and construction. The acquisition will contribute to future revenues earned in hard currencies and will increase TMGH’s recurring income. <br/><br/>OCDI (FV: EGP23.30, OW) signed a revenue share co-development agreement on two adjacent land plots totaling 440 feddans on the North Coast, whereby OCDI is entitled to a 73% revenue share and the landowner 27%. The project is expected to generate sales of EGP80.0 billion to be collected over 11 years.<br/><br/>EGTS (FV: EGP1.68, EW) sold a land plot in Sahl Hasheesh for USD4.1 million (translating into EGP0.12/share).<br/><br/>IRAX would be voluntarily delisting from the EGX within three months and offered to buy back the shares from objecting shareholders for EGP 1,250 per share, 52.4% above the stock’s closing price on 9 July and 38.6% above the three-month average up to 10 July. USD125 mn will be in debt financing from GCC banks, with the remainder will be financed from internal resources.  <br/><br/>The SFE is selling 27% of Ethydco to Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ. The sale is taking place before finalizing SKPC’s acquisition on Ethydco during the current quarter. If we used the latest fair value issued by SKPC and the IFA for Ethydco, the government would be selling 27% of Ethydco for USD293 million. Thus, we believe this deal will not affect the acquisition deal.<br/><br/>Raya Electronics, a subsidiary of RAYA, announced a collaboration with Lexmark, the global printer industry leader, through a strategic partnership agreement. Lexmark acquired the largest market share in Egypt with 62% of total sales of multi-function printers during 1Q23.<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government has signed agreements worth USD 1.9 bn to sell state-owned assets under its privatization program. The state has raised USD 1.65 bn through the stake sales and received the remainder in EGP. <br/><br/>ADQ acquired 25-30% stakes in Egyptian Ethylene and Derivatives Company (Ethydco), Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene (Elab), and Egyptian Drilling Company (EDC) for USD 800 mn. <br/><br/>TMGH’s subsidiary Icon Investments together with Emirati investors invested USD 700 mn in a government holding company for hotels via a capital increase, acquiring a 37% stake. <br/><br/>The government divested its entire 31% stake in IRAX to ESRS, for USD 241 mn. <br/> <br/>The government will soon announce additional transactions worth another USD 1 bn. <br/><br/>The International Finance Corporation was assigned to assist in the offering program and to increase the number of targeted companies to 50 companies, instead of the current 32 companies. <br/><br/>The government is looking to secure some USD 3 bn in financing from bond issuances through the end of the year.<br/><br/>Egypt’s budget deficit widened to 6.2% of GDP in FY 22/23, up from 6.1% a year before. The primary surplus of 1.6% of GDP, up from 1.3% in FY21/22. <br/><br/>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt agreed to sell the Jabal Al-Zeit wind station, for more than USD300 million, after receiving a set of non-binding offers. Due diligence is undergoing. <br/><br/>A stake in the Siemens Power Station in Beni Suef is scheduled to be sold in 1Q24. <br/><br/>Projects have been put forward to establish 21 water desalination plants with investments of USD 3 billion by the end of 2024. <br/><br/>“Wataniya” stake sale will be awarded between October and November.<br/>  <br/>A large number of companies affiliated with the petroleum sector are being groomed to join the government privatization program during the coming period. <br/><br/>TMGH&apos;s (FV: EGP19.67, OW) hospitality arm, Arab Company for Tourism and Hotels Investments, known as ICON (82% owned by TMGH), submitted an offer to acquire a significant stake with management rights in the portfolio of seven hotels. The acquisition will bring ICON’s hotel portfolio to a total of 15 hotels and increase its room number to around 5,000 rooms, inclusive of projects under development and construction. The acquisition will contribute to future revenues earned in hard currencies and will increase TMGH’s recurring income. <br/><br/>OCDI (FV: EGP23.30, OW) signed a revenue share co-development agreement on two adjacent land plots totaling 440 feddans on the North Coast, whereby OCDI is entitled to a 73% revenue share and the landowner 27%. The project is expected to generate sales of EGP80.0 billion to be collected over 11 years.<br/><br/>EGTS (FV: EGP1.68, EW) sold a land plot in Sahl Hasheesh for USD4.1 million (translating into EGP0.12/share).<br/><br/>IRAX would be voluntarily delisting from the EGX within three months and offered to buy back the shares from objecting shareholders for EGP 1,250 per share, 52.4% above the stock’s closing price on 9 July and 38.6% above the three-month average up to 10 July. USD125 mn will be in debt financing from GCC banks, with the remainder will be financed from internal resources.  <br/><br/>The SFE is selling 27% of Ethydco to Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ. The sale is taking place before finalizing SKPC’s acquisition on Ethydco during the current quarter. If we used the latest fair value issued by SKPC and the IFA for Ethydco, the government would be selling 27% of Ethydco for USD293 million. Thus, we believe this deal will not affect the acquisition deal.<br/><br/>Raya Electronics, a subsidiary of RAYA, announced a collaboration with Lexmark, the global printer industry leader, through a strategic partnership agreement. Lexmark acquired the largest market share in Egypt with 62% of total sales of multi-function printers during 1Q23.<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Madbouly is expected to hold a press conference today to announce the completion of a number of asset sales as part of the state privatization program. Actis reached a preliminary agreement with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt to acquire the wind power plant in Jabal El-Zeit, which is included in the government’s public offering program, as per local media. A Gulf institution is considering pumping investments of up to USD 1 billion into the pre-IPO sub-fund of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt. Qatar ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Madbouly is expected to hold a press conference today to announce the completion of a number of asset sales as part of the state privatization program.</p><p>Actis reached a preliminary agreement with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt to acquire the wind power plant in Jabal El-Zeit, which is included in the government’s public offering program, as per local media.</p><p>A Gulf institution is considering pumping investments of up to USD 1 billion into the pre-IPO sub-fund of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt.</p><p>Qatar Investment Authority’s acquisition of a stake in the hotels holding company, which owns 7 state-owned hotels, is among the deals that will be announced today, as per local media.</p><p>More than 7 mn tourists visited Egypt in 1H 2023, and we are on track to hit the target of 15 mn arrivals this year.</p><p>Egypt’s net foreign asset position deteriorated in May, falling to negative USD 24.4 bn from negative USD 24.1 bn the month prior.</p><p>The annual urban rate of inflation rose to 35.7% y-o-y during the month, up from 32.7% in May. On a monthly basis, inflation slowed to 2.1% in June from 2.7% the month before. </p><p>Core inflation accelerated to 41.0% in June from 40.3% the month before. Monthly core inflation slowed to 1.7% from 2.9% in May.</p><p>The European Investment Bank (EIB) plans to commit EUR 4 bn in financing to Egyptian development projects between now and 2030, </p><p>MPs gave their final approval a USD 400 mn loan from the World Bank to finance the construction of a railway line between the Port of Alexandria and the Sixth of October dry port.</p><p>QNBA (FV: EGP 25.00, OW) recorded another strong set of results in 2Q23 where net profit post-minority interest came in at EGP3,950 million (-16% q/q, +55% y/y, bringing 1H2023 bottom line to EGP8,665 million (+82% y/y). The stock is currently trading at annualized multiples of P/B of 0.7x and P/E of 2.7x.</p><p>HRHO aims to pump new investments in Egypt in 2023 worth EGP4 billion.</p><p>Competition Protection and Prevention of Monopolistic Practices Agency received a group of requests from cement producers to extend the implementation of the &quot;production quota through formula&quot; for another year.</p><p>Kima is intensifying the negotiations with the Italian contractor “Technimont” to reduce the project’s cost from USD 323 million to USD 297 million. </p><p>Silverstone’s ownership in TAQA decreased to 49%, down from 80%, at EGP8.90 per share.</p><p>ETRS general assembly has approved the acquisition of 99.9% of National Transport and Overseas Services Company (NOSCO) via a share swap. The acquisition should be finalized in around two to three months. </p><p>Raya Trade, a subsidiary of RAYA, signed an agreement with Jumia to reinforce its operations in the electronics and home appliances market locally and regionally.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Madbouly is expected to hold a press conference today to announce the completion of a number of asset sales as part of the state privatization program.</p><p>Actis reached a preliminary agreement with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt to acquire the wind power plant in Jabal El-Zeit, which is included in the government’s public offering program, as per local media.</p><p>A Gulf institution is considering pumping investments of up to USD 1 billion into the pre-IPO sub-fund of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt.</p><p>Qatar Investment Authority’s acquisition of a stake in the hotels holding company, which owns 7 state-owned hotels, is among the deals that will be announced today, as per local media.</p><p>More than 7 mn tourists visited Egypt in 1H 2023, and we are on track to hit the target of 15 mn arrivals this year.</p><p>Egypt’s net foreign asset position deteriorated in May, falling to negative USD 24.4 bn from negative USD 24.1 bn the month prior.</p><p>The annual urban rate of inflation rose to 35.7% y-o-y during the month, up from 32.7% in May. On a monthly basis, inflation slowed to 2.1% in June from 2.7% the month before. </p><p>Core inflation accelerated to 41.0% in June from 40.3% the month before. Monthly core inflation slowed to 1.7% from 2.9% in May.</p><p>The European Investment Bank (EIB) plans to commit EUR 4 bn in financing to Egyptian development projects between now and 2030, </p><p>MPs gave their final approval a USD 400 mn loan from the World Bank to finance the construction of a railway line between the Port of Alexandria and the Sixth of October dry port.</p><p>QNBA (FV: EGP 25.00, OW) recorded another strong set of results in 2Q23 where net profit post-minority interest came in at EGP3,950 million (-16% q/q, +55% y/y, bringing 1H2023 bottom line to EGP8,665 million (+82% y/y). The stock is currently trading at annualized multiples of P/B of 0.7x and P/E of 2.7x.</p><p>HRHO aims to pump new investments in Egypt in 2023 worth EGP4 billion.</p><p>Competition Protection and Prevention of Monopolistic Practices Agency received a group of requests from cement producers to extend the implementation of the &quot;production quota through formula&quot; for another year.</p><p>Kima is intensifying the negotiations with the Italian contractor “Technimont” to reduce the project’s cost from USD 323 million to USD 297 million. </p><p>Silverstone’s ownership in TAQA decreased to 49%, down from 80%, at EGP8.90 per share.</p><p>ETRS general assembly has approved the acquisition of 99.9% of National Transport and Overseas Services Company (NOSCO) via a share swap. The acquisition should be finalized in around two to three months. </p><p>Raya Trade, a subsidiary of RAYA, signed an agreement with Jumia to reinforce its operations in the electronics and home appliances market locally and regionally.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pitch| ETEL’s Relative Valuation and Vodafone Stake Sale Show Massive Upside Potential. ETEL is significantly undervalued compared to emerging peers. The relative value ranges from EGP48.05-81.93 per share. DCF FV is EGP 34. A significant improvement in financial performance on reaping infrastructure spending fruits along with Improved cash flows, higher margins, and lower CAPEX. Key Triggers: Upward Repricing Potential, Orange Roaming Agreement, and Tower Monetization. Market price fails to ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Pitch| ETEL’s Relative Valuation and Vodafone Stake Sale Show Massive Upside Potential. ETEL is significantly undervalued compared to emerging peers. The relative value ranges from EGP48.05-81.93 per share. DCF FV is EGP 34. A significant improvement in financial performance on reaping infrastructure spending fruits along with Improved cash flows, higher margins, and lower CAPEX. Key Triggers: Upward Repricing Potential, Orange Roaming Agreement, and Tower Monetization. Market price fails to reflect Vodafone Egypt’s Implied Valuation, Adjusted for FX Rate, which implies ETEL total value of EGP40.08 to EGP42.60 per share. Sale of VFE stake proceeds for ETEL to range from EGP7.22-15.79 per share (DY of 29.5-64.5%), which might be used for deleveraging and dividends.</p><p>The impact of commodities prices changes during 2Q23 on listed stocks as follows:</p><p>-Positive impact on ESRS, IRAX, ARCC, MSQE, MBSC, ORWE, and SUGR</p><p>-Neutral impact on EGAL, SWDY, SKPC, EKHO, CCAP, and POUL</p><p>-Negative impact on AMOC, ABUK, MFPC, EGCH, MICH, JUFO, DOMT, OLFI, EFID, and AUTO</p><p>The Madbouly government is on Tuesday expected to hold a press conference at which it will announce the completion of a number of asset sales as part of the state privatization program.</p><p>The House of Representatives yesterday gave preliminary approval to amendments for the 2017 Investment Law that lawmakers hope will help attract more foreign direct investment.</p><p>Fitch Solutions expects tourism revenues in Egypt to rise from USD14.4 billion by the end of 2023 to USD17.4 billion in 2027.</p><p>A Chinese business delegation from Jilin province met with Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) representatives to explore investment prospects, the SCZone said yesterday.</p><p>The International Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) of the World Bank is considering issuing a USD100 million guarantee to cover trade financing for the benefit of the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr. </p><p>CLHO reported solid 1Q23 with net attributable profit of EGP95 million in 1Q23 (-1.4% YoY, +20.0% QoQ), in line with our estimate of EGP106 million. Strong base effect due to covid-related revenues. CLHO is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 13.9x and EV/EBITDA of 7.2x. </p><p>Abdelgawad’s family shares in ISPH were blocked. This is old news, where shares have been already blocked as of 4Q22. This has no impact on ISPH’s operations and financial performance.</p><p>The Trade and Industry Ministry has approved extending anti-dumping duties on reinforced steel imports from China, Turkey, and Ukraine for another four years, starting June 1st 2023.</p><p>EGX canceled last session&apos;s trades on TAQA&apos;s shares, keeping only the block trade and will give the company a second debut today. </p><p>Pakinam Kafafi, TAQA&apos;s CEO, announced a plan to invest EGP 1.7 billion during 2023 and signed a definitive agreement with a Saudi partner to establish a new company in the kingdom.</p><p>The IFC is extending a 10-year Tier 2 facility worth USD 150 mn to COMI, to support the bank’s sustainable growth plans.</p><p>CNFN&apos;s consumer finance arm Contact Creditech and digital payments app Telda have teamed up to offer lending-as-a-service (LaaS) solutions.</p><p>Kahromika, AIH’s subsidiary wins the bid for the new electricity connection lines, linking New Delta and October City with a total cost of EGP510 mn.</p><p>Businessman Jamal Al-Jarhi acquired less than 5% of the capital of Beltone Holding Company, by purchasing a share of the subscription rights in the company&apos;s shares. </p><p>MPs gave final approval to two bills allowing for the USD565 million redevelopment of the East Port Said port.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pitch| ETEL’s Relative Valuation and Vodafone Stake Sale Show Massive Upside Potential. ETEL is significantly undervalued compared to emerging peers. The relative value ranges from EGP48.05-81.93 per share. DCF FV is EGP 34. A significant improvement in financial performance on reaping infrastructure spending fruits along with Improved cash flows, higher margins, and lower CAPEX. Key Triggers: Upward Repricing Potential, Orange Roaming Agreement, and Tower Monetization. Market price fails to reflect Vodafone Egypt’s Implied Valuation, Adjusted for FX Rate, which implies ETEL total value of EGP40.08 to EGP42.60 per share. Sale of VFE stake proceeds for ETEL to range from EGP7.22-15.79 per share (DY of 29.5-64.5%), which might be used for deleveraging and dividends.</p><p>The impact of commodities prices changes during 2Q23 on listed stocks as follows:</p><p>-Positive impact on ESRS, IRAX, ARCC, MSQE, MBSC, ORWE, and SUGR</p><p>-Neutral impact on EGAL, SWDY, SKPC, EKHO, CCAP, and POUL</p><p>-Negative impact on AMOC, ABUK, MFPC, EGCH, MICH, JUFO, DOMT, OLFI, EFID, and AUTO</p><p>The Madbouly government is on Tuesday expected to hold a press conference at which it will announce the completion of a number of asset sales as part of the state privatization program.</p><p>The House of Representatives yesterday gave preliminary approval to amendments for the 2017 Investment Law that lawmakers hope will help attract more foreign direct investment.</p><p>Fitch Solutions expects tourism revenues in Egypt to rise from USD14.4 billion by the end of 2023 to USD17.4 billion in 2027.</p><p>A Chinese business delegation from Jilin province met with Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) representatives to explore investment prospects, the SCZone said yesterday.</p><p>The International Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) of the World Bank is considering issuing a USD100 million guarantee to cover trade financing for the benefit of the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr. </p><p>CLHO reported solid 1Q23 with net attributable profit of EGP95 million in 1Q23 (-1.4% YoY, +20.0% QoQ), in line with our estimate of EGP106 million. Strong base effect due to covid-related revenues. CLHO is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 13.9x and EV/EBITDA of 7.2x. </p><p>Abdelgawad’s family shares in ISPH were blocked. This is old news, where shares have been already blocked as of 4Q22. This has no impact on ISPH’s operations and financial performance.</p><p>The Trade and Industry Ministry has approved extending anti-dumping duties on reinforced steel imports from China, Turkey, and Ukraine for another four years, starting June 1st 2023.</p><p>EGX canceled last session&apos;s trades on TAQA&apos;s shares, keeping only the block trade and will give the company a second debut today. </p><p>Pakinam Kafafi, TAQA&apos;s CEO, announced a plan to invest EGP 1.7 billion during 2023 and signed a definitive agreement with a Saudi partner to establish a new company in the kingdom.</p><p>The IFC is extending a 10-year Tier 2 facility worth USD 150 mn to COMI, to support the bank’s sustainable growth plans.</p><p>CNFN&apos;s consumer finance arm Contact Creditech and digital payments app Telda have teamed up to offer lending-as-a-service (LaaS) solutions.</p><p>Kahromika, AIH’s subsidiary wins the bid for the new electricity connection lines, linking New Delta and October City with a total cost of EGP510 mn.</p><p>Businessman Jamal Al-Jarhi acquired less than 5% of the capital of Beltone Holding Company, by purchasing a share of the subscription rights in the company&apos;s shares. </p><p>MPs gave final approval to two bills allowing for the USD565 million redevelopment of the East Port Said port.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt’s Foreign Reserves inched up to USD34.81 billion in June, adding USD130 million MoM. Unofficial foreign currency reserves increased by USD708 million, reaching the highest level since February 2022 at USD9.58 billion.   Egypt’s oil and gas exports fell more than 50% y-o-y in the first four months of 2023 to USD3.17 billion in January-April 2023. Natural gas prices have plunged and local production has also declined in recent months, partially compensated by rising imports from Isra...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s Foreign Reserves inched up to USD34.81 billion in June, adding USD130 million MoM. Unofficial foreign currency reserves increased by USD708 million, reaching the highest level since February 2022 at USD9.58 billion.  </p><p>Egypt’s oil and gas exports fell more than 50% y-o-y in the first four months of 2023 to USD3.17 billion in January-April 2023. Natural gas prices have plunged and local production has also declined in recent months, partially compensated by rising imports from Israel.  </p><p>ESRS (FV: EGP54.60, OW) reported consolidated results for 1Q23 with attributable net income recording a negative EGP1.7 billion, due to a forex loss of EGP8.9 billion during the quarter. Consolidated revenues soared to EGP27.8 billion (+49% YoY, +19% QoQ). The surge in revenues was mainly price-driven. Total sales volume dropped to 1.2 million tons. GPM was at 30.5% for the quarter. ESRS is trading at EV/EBITDA of 2.0x.  </p><p>TAQA shares will begin trading on the EGX today at the nominal price of EGP0.50 per share. The IFA valued the company at EGP8.90/share using sum of the parts valuation for Taqa Gas, Taqa Power, and Taqa Petroleum. Our multiples-based valuation valued TAQA at EGP5.75/share, assuming P/E multiple of 12x and P/B multiple of 2.8x.  </p><p>SKPC will finalize the acquisition of Ethydco during 3Q23. </p><p>EAST (FV: EGP24.72, OW) will be continuing its early retirement program that started in FY21/22 and cost EGP1.2 billion. The cost for FY23/24 is still undisclosed. </p><p>Drive Finance (GBCO) has entered final negotiations with four private and state-owned banks to obtain credit facilities worth EGP1 billion.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt will offer a 25-30% stake in real estate company El Mostakbal Urban Development to a strategic investor this year after adding the company to its pre-IPO fund. </p><p>Vodafone Egypt is waiting for CBE&apos;s approval to double its current stake of c.10% in Basata Pay to 20%. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s Sovereign Fund aims to acquire a pharmaceutical chain in the local market. </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s Foreign Reserves inched up to USD34.81 billion in June, adding USD130 million MoM. Unofficial foreign currency reserves increased by USD708 million, reaching the highest level since February 2022 at USD9.58 billion.  </p><p>Egypt’s oil and gas exports fell more than 50% y-o-y in the first four months of 2023 to USD3.17 billion in January-April 2023. Natural gas prices have plunged and local production has also declined in recent months, partially compensated by rising imports from Israel.  </p><p>ESRS (FV: EGP54.60, OW) reported consolidated results for 1Q23 with attributable net income recording a negative EGP1.7 billion, due to a forex loss of EGP8.9 billion during the quarter. Consolidated revenues soared to EGP27.8 billion (+49% YoY, +19% QoQ). The surge in revenues was mainly price-driven. Total sales volume dropped to 1.2 million tons. GPM was at 30.5% for the quarter. ESRS is trading at EV/EBITDA of 2.0x.  </p><p>TAQA shares will begin trading on the EGX today at the nominal price of EGP0.50 per share. The IFA valued the company at EGP8.90/share using sum of the parts valuation for Taqa Gas, Taqa Power, and Taqa Petroleum. Our multiples-based valuation valued TAQA at EGP5.75/share, assuming P/E multiple of 12x and P/B multiple of 2.8x.  </p><p>SKPC will finalize the acquisition of Ethydco during 3Q23. </p><p>EAST (FV: EGP24.72, OW) will be continuing its early retirement program that started in FY21/22 and cost EGP1.2 billion. The cost for FY23/24 is still undisclosed. </p><p>Drive Finance (GBCO) has entered final negotiations with four private and state-owned banks to obtain credit facilities worth EGP1 billion.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt will offer a 25-30% stake in real estate company El Mostakbal Urban Development to a strategic investor this year after adding the company to its pre-IPO fund. </p><p>Vodafone Egypt is waiting for CBE&apos;s approval to double its current stake of c.10% in Basata Pay to 20%. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s Sovereign Fund aims to acquire a pharmaceutical chain in the local market. </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s PMI rose in June to 49.1, its highest level in almost two years.</p><p> The cabinet has denied rumors circulating about the Customs Authority banning the import of a list of goods for a three-month period.</p><p> Cabinet approved a decision lifting current controls on foreign ownership of real estate, provided that foreigners pay for their purchases in hard currency and via bank transfer to a state-owned bank.</p><p> Ministers approved two draft decisions allocating state owned land in New Cairo and Sixth of October to international real estate developers, to be paid for in USD.</p><p> Foreign investors will be allowed to register as importers with 10-year licenses.</p><p> The Parliament&apos;s Economic Affairs Committee approved amendments to the Investment Law aimed at expanding incentives, while the Budget and Planning Committee approved a draft bill reinstating taxes on state entities.</p><p> According to the Institute of International Finance (IIF), adopting a flexible exchange rate will be key to resolving the imbalances and rebuilding reserves.</p><p> The Finance Ministry will pay out the latest batch of export subsidies on 12-13 July.</p><p> The cabinet approved a USD733 mn loan from the Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA) to finance the construction of Cairo Metro Line 4.</p><p> Cabinet approved in principle a plan put forward by French manufacturer Alstom to establish an industrial complex in Alexandria’s Burj Al Arab.</p><p> Scatec signed a land allocation agreement with the Electricity Ministry for a planned 5-GW wind farm in Sohag governorate.</p><p> Infinity Power acquires Lekela power for USD850 million.</p><p> EGX announced that <b>TAQA</b> will start trading next Sunday, 9 July 2023. We remind you with our multiples-based valuation which valued TAQA at EGP7.8 billion, or EGP5.75/share.</p><p> According to the IFA report of Both <b>SKPC</b> and Ethydco, SKPC (including 20% of Ethydco) is worth EGP23 billion (EGP30.6/share) and Ethydco is worth EGP33.5 billion. <em>This translates into a 1.45x swap ratio. The valuation of the new combined entity will be EGP50 billion. The new entity’s total number of shares should add up to 1.6 billion with a valuation of EGP30.6 per share. Accordingly, the upside potential here is the difference between the current market price (EGP23.81) and the IFA’s FV of EGP30.6/share, i.e., 28.5% upside potential. At EGP30.6/ per share, the implied multiples for SKPC in 2023e (pre acquisition) are P/E of 9.1x and EV/EBITDA of 7.4x.</em></p><p><em> </em>Chevron will start digging its first oil and gas exploratory well in its red sea concession during 1H2024.</p><p> <b>HELI</b> is preparing to issue a tender for the design of a residential compound in New Heliopolis.</p><p> Real estate developer City Edge yesterday signed a partnership contract on behalf of the Housing Ministry with Hilton that will see Hilton manage two new hotels.</p><p> Temry for frozen poultry recorded EGP500 mn in sales during 1H23 from their FY23 targeted EGP1.2 bn. The company&apos;s management are expecting fluctuations in poultry prices in the upcoming period due to disruptions in the birds&apos; life cycle and unsteady feed and medicines prices.</p><p> Basata&apos;s new e-payment platform “Basata Pay” has launched in the Egyptian market. Basata Pay will capitalize on the Bee and Masary&apos;s PoS machines.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s PMI rose in June to 49.1, its highest level in almost two years.</p><p> The cabinet has denied rumors circulating about the Customs Authority banning the import of a list of goods for a three-month period.</p><p> Cabinet approved a decision lifting current controls on foreign ownership of real estate, provided that foreigners pay for their purchases in hard currency and via bank transfer to a state-owned bank.</p><p> Ministers approved two draft decisions allocating state owned land in New Cairo and Sixth of October to international real estate developers, to be paid for in USD.</p><p> Foreign investors will be allowed to register as importers with 10-year licenses.</p><p> The Parliament&apos;s Economic Affairs Committee approved amendments to the Investment Law aimed at expanding incentives, while the Budget and Planning Committee approved a draft bill reinstating taxes on state entities.</p><p> According to the Institute of International Finance (IIF), adopting a flexible exchange rate will be key to resolving the imbalances and rebuilding reserves.</p><p> The Finance Ministry will pay out the latest batch of export subsidies on 12-13 July.</p><p> The cabinet approved a USD733 mn loan from the Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA) to finance the construction of Cairo Metro Line 4.</p><p> Cabinet approved in principle a plan put forward by French manufacturer Alstom to establish an industrial complex in Alexandria’s Burj Al Arab.</p><p> Scatec signed a land allocation agreement with the Electricity Ministry for a planned 5-GW wind farm in Sohag governorate.</p><p> Infinity Power acquires Lekela power for USD850 million.</p><p> EGX announced that <b>TAQA</b> will start trading next Sunday, 9 July 2023. We remind you with our multiples-based valuation which valued TAQA at EGP7.8 billion, or EGP5.75/share.</p><p> According to the IFA report of Both <b>SKPC</b> and Ethydco, SKPC (including 20% of Ethydco) is worth EGP23 billion (EGP30.6/share) and Ethydco is worth EGP33.5 billion. <em>This translates into a 1.45x swap ratio. The valuation of the new combined entity will be EGP50 billion. The new entity’s total number of shares should add up to 1.6 billion with a valuation of EGP30.6 per share. Accordingly, the upside potential here is the difference between the current market price (EGP23.81) and the IFA’s FV of EGP30.6/share, i.e., 28.5% upside potential. At EGP30.6/ per share, the implied multiples for SKPC in 2023e (pre acquisition) are P/E of 9.1x and EV/EBITDA of 7.4x.</em></p><p><em> </em>Chevron will start digging its first oil and gas exploratory well in its red sea concession during 1H2024.</p><p> <b>HELI</b> is preparing to issue a tender for the design of a residential compound in New Heliopolis.</p><p> Real estate developer City Edge yesterday signed a partnership contract on behalf of the Housing Ministry with Hilton that will see Hilton manage two new hotels.</p><p> Temry for frozen poultry recorded EGP500 mn in sales during 1H23 from their FY23 targeted EGP1.2 bn. The company&apos;s management are expecting fluctuations in poultry prices in the upcoming period due to disruptions in the birds&apos; life cycle and unsteady feed and medicines prices.</p><p> Basata&apos;s new e-payment platform “Basata Pay” has launched in the Egyptian market. Basata Pay will capitalize on the Bee and Masary&apos;s PoS machines.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt and Turkey officially agreed to restore diplomatic ties and reinstate ambassadors.  EGX Head revealed that there are talks with a large number of private companies to list them on the stock exchange, in the petrochemical, energy, and tourism sectors.  Trading treasury bills on the EGX for primary dealers should start in 3Q23, with plans to make it available for individual investors later next year.  SKPC’s (FV: EGP22.8, OW) BoD approved the financial valuation reports sub...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt and Turkey officially agreed to restore diplomatic ties and reinstate ambassadors. </p><p>EGX Head revealed that there are talks with a large number of private companies to list them on the stock exchange, in the petrochemical, energy, and tourism sectors. </p><p>Trading treasury bills on the EGX for primary dealers should start in 3Q23, with plans to make it available for individual investors later next year. </p><p><b>SKPC</b>’s (FV: EGP22.8, OW) BoD approved the financial valuation reports submitted by the independent financial advisor, Baker Tilly for SKPC and Ethydco. The company will announce the final swap ratio once it is approved. According to Al-Mal newspaper, sources declared that the swap ratio will be around 1.5x and that SKPC’s value per share after finalizing the deal will reach USD1.5/share (EGP46.35/share). This figure is miscalculated since it simply adds the valuation of both entities and divides by SKPC&apos;s current number of shares. In reality, once the acquisition takes place, SKPC will issue new shares to be swapped for the remaining 80% ownership in Ethydco, which means that the valuation of the new entity will be recalculated. We remind you that we valued Ethydco’s Enterprise value at 1.87x SKPC’s enterprise value, but Ethydco’s equity value is 1.22x SKPC’s value, due to the difference in debt profile between both companies since Ethydco’s outstanding debt is USD250 million.</p><p>Multinational energy firms Eni, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, and BP will spend a combined USD1.8 billion to drill 35 gas exploration wells in the Mediterranean and Nile Delta over the next two years.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP54.60, OW), Egyptian Steel and Suez Steel companies fixed their ex-factory prices of rebars during July at c. EGP32k/ton, according to local media. The fixing came as a result of the relative stability in FX rate in the recent period, in addition to the slowdown in global steel prices.</p><p>Egypt plans to offer 5G licenses soon and is currently studying the technical and financial requirements, according to local press.</p><p>The Tax Authority will start the fourth phase of its rollout of the new e-receipt system on 15th of July 2023. Newly onboarded businesses will be required to start issuing e-receipts for all business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions from this date.</p><p>Egypt could collaborate with Turkey and Iran in the fields of electronics manufacturing and BPO (Business Process Outsourcing).</p><p>Total contractual proceeds of a number of Egyptian contracting companies operating in foreign countries exceeded USD2 billion during the past two years mainly in Saudi Arabia and some African countries.</p><p>The general authority of Damietta Port intends to invest EGP1.9 billion during the current FY23/24. </p><p><b>PRDC</b> reduced its stake in <b>UNIT</b> from 35.06% to 17.74%.</p><p><b>COMI</b> has appointed Muhammed Omar Khan as its acting chief operating officer after Mohamed Sultan stepped down after more than 8 years in the position.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt and Turkey officially agreed to restore diplomatic ties and reinstate ambassadors. </p><p>EGX Head revealed that there are talks with a large number of private companies to list them on the stock exchange, in the petrochemical, energy, and tourism sectors. </p><p>Trading treasury bills on the EGX for primary dealers should start in 3Q23, with plans to make it available for individual investors later next year. </p><p><b>SKPC</b>’s (FV: EGP22.8, OW) BoD approved the financial valuation reports submitted by the independent financial advisor, Baker Tilly for SKPC and Ethydco. The company will announce the final swap ratio once it is approved. According to Al-Mal newspaper, sources declared that the swap ratio will be around 1.5x and that SKPC’s value per share after finalizing the deal will reach USD1.5/share (EGP46.35/share). This figure is miscalculated since it simply adds the valuation of both entities and divides by SKPC&apos;s current number of shares. In reality, once the acquisition takes place, SKPC will issue new shares to be swapped for the remaining 80% ownership in Ethydco, which means that the valuation of the new entity will be recalculated. We remind you that we valued Ethydco’s Enterprise value at 1.87x SKPC’s enterprise value, but Ethydco’s equity value is 1.22x SKPC’s value, due to the difference in debt profile between both companies since Ethydco’s outstanding debt is USD250 million.</p><p>Multinational energy firms Eni, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, and BP will spend a combined USD1.8 billion to drill 35 gas exploration wells in the Mediterranean and Nile Delta over the next two years.</p><p><b>ESRS</b> (FV: EGP54.60, OW), Egyptian Steel and Suez Steel companies fixed their ex-factory prices of rebars during July at c. EGP32k/ton, according to local media. The fixing came as a result of the relative stability in FX rate in the recent period, in addition to the slowdown in global steel prices.</p><p>Egypt plans to offer 5G licenses soon and is currently studying the technical and financial requirements, according to local press.</p><p>The Tax Authority will start the fourth phase of its rollout of the new e-receipt system on 15th of July 2023. Newly onboarded businesses will be required to start issuing e-receipts for all business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions from this date.</p><p>Egypt could collaborate with Turkey and Iran in the fields of electronics manufacturing and BPO (Business Process Outsourcing).</p><p>Total contractual proceeds of a number of Egyptian contracting companies operating in foreign countries exceeded USD2 billion during the past two years mainly in Saudi Arabia and some African countries.</p><p>The general authority of Damietta Port intends to invest EGP1.9 billion during the current FY23/24. </p><p><b>PRDC</b> reduced its stake in <b>UNIT</b> from 35.06% to 17.74%.</p><p><b>COMI</b> has appointed Muhammed Omar Khan as its acting chief operating officer after Mohamed Sultan stepped down after more than 8 years in the position.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Pitch: Buckle up for 2Q23 Earnings Season| Earnings will go down sequentially by 14%, which is the impact of lower commodity prices and stable exchange rate. Highest growth in earnings for full year in 2023 (&gt;100% YoY): MBSC, LCSW, POUL, ALCN, FWRY, MCQE, EGCH, DOMT, and SKPC. Some stocks that will deliver positive surprises for 2Q23 in earnings will include ESRS, IRAX, CCAP, GBCO, MCRO, MBSC, PHAR, ECAP, CIRA, ORHD, CANA, SKPC, ORWE. Some stocks are still extremely cheap and trading below 3x P/E multiple for 2023 including EMFD, POUL, BINV, CANA, EGAL, LCSW. Some stocks are still extremely cheap and trading below 4x P/E multiple for 2023 including SAUD, ABUK, FAIT, EXPA, ADIB, QNBA, PHAR, HDBK, ETEL. Some companies will be paying lucrative dividends out of 2023 net profit, that is 10-25% including EGAL, POUL, SAUD, ATLC, BINV, MBSC, ARCC, ABUK, ETRS, EAST, ALCN, MCQE, AMOC, and CIEB. </p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) will be marketing local investment opportunities in South Korea, Germany, the UK, Vietnam, Singapore, and Brazil before the end of the year.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) revealed that negotiations are underway for 18 new projects with an expected investment cost of USD 8.3 billion.</p><p>The government is in talks with 22 countries — including India, Brazil, and other South American nations — to sign wheat import agreements.</p><p>Egypt’s total outstanding dues to international oil companies more than tripled since mid-2020 to USD3 billion in April 2023.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s Petroleum exports declined by 40.3% during 1Q23 due to a 55.7% decline in crude oil exports as well as a 37.8% decline in LNG exports, mostly impacted by the decline in global prices. </p><p>The World Bank estimated that the informal sector in Egypt represented 62.5% of the economy.</p><p>Imports worth USD 32 bn received customs clearance over the past five months (Maait).</p><p>Saudi Arabia and Russia deepened oil cuts on Monday. Oil prices held steady early on Tuesday as markets weighed supply cuts against weak demand. Brent crude futures are trading at USD75.08/bbl. </p><p>Passenger car sales recorded 5.7k units for the month of May, a MoM rise of 48% and a YoY drop of 52%. This is merely a weak base effect for the month of April due to Ramadan.</p><p>Qatari &quot;Baladna&quot; raised their stake in JUFO (FV: EGP14.00, OW) from 10% to 15%. JUFO is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 11.0x and an EV/EBITDA of 6.0x.</p><p>A subsidiary of SWDY (FV: EGP22.87, OW), Elsewedy Plug, and Ikarus Electric have each received a one-year license to build EV charging stations, according to local media.</p><p>EGTS (FV: EGP1.68, EW) reported 1Q23 net loss of EGP5.4 million, compared to 1Q22 net loss of EGP47.0 million.</p><p>Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment Company has earmarked USD95.0 million to build a hotel in the Giza Pyramids area. The company is also investing USD80.0 million to modernize its hotels in Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada.</p><p> </p><p> </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - CIEB - ADIB - HRHO - EKHOA - GBCO - ETEL - ISPH - ORAS   - prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has begun talks with the Central Bank of Egypt and commercial Egyptian lenders to add them to its Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) in 2H 2023, which aims in part to cut African nation’s reliance on the USD over time in regional trade. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is guaranteeing more than USD 200 mn worth of our upcoming green panda bond issuance. The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFR) has added Misr Technology Servic...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has begun talks with the Central Bank of Egypt and commercial Egyptian lenders to add them to its Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) in 2H 2023, which aims in part to cut African nation’s reliance on the USD over time in regional trade.</p><p>The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is guaranteeing more than USD 200 mn worth of our upcoming green panda bond issuance.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFR) has added Misr Technology Services (MTS) to its pre-IPO fund, in preparation to sell a stake in the company to strategic investors prior to its public offering in 2024. EFIH owns a 10% stake in MTS. </p><p>The German Development Bank (KfW) signed a debt swap agreement worth EUR 54 million with the Ministry of International Cooperation, which exempts Egypt from paying debts worth EUR 54 million, and channel them to finance green energy transition projects. </p><p>The value of Egypt&apos;s exports of natural gas in 1Q23 recorded USD1.8 billion, a decline of 33.44% YoY, due to the decline in LNG exporting prices.</p><p>The Egyptian Tax Authority said that starting July 1, 2023, no company will be allowed to import, export or deal with the electronic customs system “Nafeza” unless it issues electronic tax receipts.</p><p>ORAS&apos;s (FV: EGP181.7, OW) subsidiary United Holding Company has sold its 100%-owned cement subsidiary United Paints and Chemicals (Drymix) to French glass and building materials manufacturer Saint-Gobain in a transaction valued at EGP785.3 million. ORAS’s share of the gross proceeds for its 56.5% effective stake amounts to EGP443.7 million (EGP3.80/ORAS share). </p><p>DSCW (FV: EGP0.57, EW) will be renting a 45 thousand sqm factory for 9 years for a fee of EGP774,520 per annum. The move is expected to raise the company&apos;s utilization rates by 30% which will be directed towards the export segment sales.</p><p>EGTS’s (FV: EGP1.68, EW) court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is postponed to 17 September 2023.</p><p>Egypt Education platform, owned by HRHO and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, is in negotiations to manage two new schools in Cairo to add about 3,000 students to the current capacity of about 21,000 students. </p><p>MICH new estimates for the chlorine granules project: Investment cost of EGP1.3 billion, Annual Revenues of EGP990 million, Annual net profit of EGP145 million, project’s execution timeline shall take from 18 to 24 months.</p><p>MICH signed an agreement with an alliance of Gulf Cryo and EMEX for supplying hydrogen and building a new unit for it. </p><p>MOIL 1Q23 bottom line came as a net loss figure of USD0.481 million, compared to a net profit of USD0.614 million in 4Q22 and net loss of USD5 million in 1Q22. </p><p>Contact Financial Holding has issued EGP 1.86 bn in securitized bonds for its consumer finance business. </p><p>Weekly Commodities |  Last Price           WoW Change, %</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl  73.9      -3.6%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton     266.5    -14.0%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton      326.0    8.7%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton  980.0    -1.0%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton              900.0    -1.1%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton             408.6    -1.2%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton        2,135.4 -4.3%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton             1,717.5 -1.0%</p><p>Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton    125.5    -2.3%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT   2,667.0 -3.2%</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has begun talks with the Central Bank of Egypt and commercial Egyptian lenders to add them to its Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) in 2H 2023, which aims in part to cut African nation’s reliance on the USD over time in regional trade.</p><p>The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is guaranteeing more than USD 200 mn worth of our upcoming green panda bond issuance.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFR) has added Misr Technology Services (MTS) to its pre-IPO fund, in preparation to sell a stake in the company to strategic investors prior to its public offering in 2024. EFIH owns a 10% stake in MTS. </p><p>The German Development Bank (KfW) signed a debt swap agreement worth EUR 54 million with the Ministry of International Cooperation, which exempts Egypt from paying debts worth EUR 54 million, and channel them to finance green energy transition projects. </p><p>The value of Egypt&apos;s exports of natural gas in 1Q23 recorded USD1.8 billion, a decline of 33.44% YoY, due to the decline in LNG exporting prices.</p><p>The Egyptian Tax Authority said that starting July 1, 2023, no company will be allowed to import, export or deal with the electronic customs system “Nafeza” unless it issues electronic tax receipts.</p><p>ORAS&apos;s (FV: EGP181.7, OW) subsidiary United Holding Company has sold its 100%-owned cement subsidiary United Paints and Chemicals (Drymix) to French glass and building materials manufacturer Saint-Gobain in a transaction valued at EGP785.3 million. ORAS’s share of the gross proceeds for its 56.5% effective stake amounts to EGP443.7 million (EGP3.80/ORAS share). </p><p>DSCW (FV: EGP0.57, EW) will be renting a 45 thousand sqm factory for 9 years for a fee of EGP774,520 per annum. The move is expected to raise the company&apos;s utilization rates by 30% which will be directed towards the export segment sales.</p><p>EGTS’s (FV: EGP1.68, EW) court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is postponed to 17 September 2023.</p><p>Egypt Education platform, owned by HRHO and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, is in negotiations to manage two new schools in Cairo to add about 3,000 students to the current capacity of about 21,000 students. </p><p>MICH new estimates for the chlorine granules project: Investment cost of EGP1.3 billion, Annual Revenues of EGP990 million, Annual net profit of EGP145 million, project’s execution timeline shall take from 18 to 24 months.</p><p>MICH signed an agreement with an alliance of Gulf Cryo and EMEX for supplying hydrogen and building a new unit for it. </p><p>MOIL 1Q23 bottom line came as a net loss figure of USD0.481 million, compared to a net profit of USD0.614 million in 4Q22 and net loss of USD5 million in 1Q22. </p><p>Contact Financial Holding has issued EGP 1.86 bn in securitized bonds for its consumer finance business. </p><p>Weekly Commodities |  Last Price           WoW Change, %</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl  73.9      -3.6%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton     266.5    -14.0%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton      326.0    8.7%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton  980.0    -1.0%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton              900.0    -1.1%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton             408.6    -1.2%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton        2,135.4 -4.3%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton             1,717.5 -1.0%</p><p>Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton    125.5    -2.3%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT   2,667.0 -3.2%</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Hidden Good in the Bad: MSCI might reclassify Egypt to a frontier market. MSCI has said it could launch a consultation to reclassify its Egyptian indexes from “emerging” to “frontier” or “standalone” status “in the event of further deterioration of market accessibility in Egypt.”  If Egypt was downgraded to a frontier market, it might get similar or better allocation from global funds, depending on its weight within the frontier index. The negatives might be very short-lived or just ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Hidden Good in the Bad: MSCI might reclassify Egypt to a frontier market. MSCI has said it could launch a consultation to reclassify its Egyptian indexes from “emerging” to “frontier” or “standalone” status “in the event of further deterioration of market accessibility in Egypt.”  If Egypt was downgraded to a frontier market, it might get similar or better allocation from global funds, depending on its weight within the frontier index. The negatives might be very short-lived or just a reaction. In reality, neutral or positive. </p><p>The CBE kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday, in line with consensus expectations, as global inflationary pressures begin to ease.</p><p>According to Minister of Planning, there are privatization transactions that have already been done and will be announced after the Eid holiday.</p><p>The government is reportedly in talks with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to guarantee an upcoming green bond issuance of undetermined size. </p><p>Egypt and India are set to sign new investment agreements, as Indian Prime Minister starts a two-day trip to Egypt. Several sectors are on the table for potential partnerships including infrastructure, green industries, EV manufacturing, and pharma.</p><p>The government disbursed EGP 7.4 bn in net export subsidies in the first tranche of the sixth phase of its export subsidy program, the Trade Ministry said in a statement. (ORWE)</p><p>Egypt’s hedging contracts guarding against oil market fluctuations will expire at the end of June, as per an unnamed Finance Ministry source. </p><p>A Saudi medical company, Al Nahdi, is interested in entering the Egyptian market through an acquisition of one of the pharmaceutical distributor companies, and, according to local press, ISPH is at the top of their list; however, ISPH hasn&apos;t received any offer yet. ISPH ownership structure is distributed between Faisal Islamic Banks by 12.6%, EBRD by 8.7%, Abdel Gawad Family by 5.0%, 10% treasury shares, and 63.7% free float; it is worth noting that there are 13.5% blocked shares.</p><p>PHAR’s phase 2 rights issue subscription will take place starting 25 June till 10 July after subscription was covered by 98.3% in phase 1.</p><p>El Sewedy Electric T&amp;D, a subsidiary of SWDY (FV: EGP22.87, OW), won a EGP380 million contract for executing an overhead electricity line Abu Matamir - Wadi Natroun and connecting it to Borg Al Arab station.</p><p>ABUK issued FY23/24 budget estimates. Top line is estimated to come in at EGP13.987 billion, net profit before taxes is expected to be EGP6.569 billion. However, we expect ABUK to achieve FY23/24 top line of EGP20 billion, net profit before taxes of EGP16 billion, and net profit after taxes of EGP12.569 billion. Our estimates are based on urea prices of USD300/ton, natural gas cost of USD4.5/mmbtu and EGP/USD FX rate of 35.00. </p><p>State-owned Egyptian Chemical Industries (Kima) and Chemical Industries Holding Company (CIHC) agreed with Cadence Energy and Engineering Consultancy and Project Development to establish a holding company, Pure Dive, to construct, manage, and operate a factory producing chlorine pellets. </p><p>A consortium of industrial gas producer Gulf Cryo and Emex for Engineering and Construction will establish a unit to process hydrogen gas for various uses, and market and sell it under an agreement with Kima.</p><p>Motorcycle and three-wheeler manufacturer, Bajaj Auto, wants to establish a vehicle factory in the SCZone’s East Port Said industrial zone for easy access to export markets across Africa and the MENA region.</p><p>The subscription to BTFH’s capital increase has changed to end on Tuesday, 11 July 2023, while the last trading day for the subscription right is on Thursday, 6 July 2023.</p><p>EgyptAir has started offering travelers transit visas to Egypt without charge for stays of up to 96 hours. </p><p>PRDC is negotiating obtaining a EGP6.0 billion loan to cover </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Hidden Good in the Bad: MSCI might reclassify Egypt to a frontier market. MSCI has said it could launch a consultation to reclassify its Egyptian indexes from “emerging” to “frontier” or “standalone” status “in the event of further deterioration of market accessibility in Egypt.”  If Egypt was downgraded to a frontier market, it might get similar or better allocation from global funds, depending on its weight within the frontier index. The negatives might be very short-lived or just a reaction. In reality, neutral or positive. </p><p>The CBE kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday, in line with consensus expectations, as global inflationary pressures begin to ease.</p><p>According to Minister of Planning, there are privatization transactions that have already been done and will be announced after the Eid holiday.</p><p>The government is reportedly in talks with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to guarantee an upcoming green bond issuance of undetermined size. </p><p>Egypt and India are set to sign new investment agreements, as Indian Prime Minister starts a two-day trip to Egypt. Several sectors are on the table for potential partnerships including infrastructure, green industries, EV manufacturing, and pharma.</p><p>The government disbursed EGP 7.4 bn in net export subsidies in the first tranche of the sixth phase of its export subsidy program, the Trade Ministry said in a statement. (ORWE)</p><p>Egypt’s hedging contracts guarding against oil market fluctuations will expire at the end of June, as per an unnamed Finance Ministry source. </p><p>A Saudi medical company, Al Nahdi, is interested in entering the Egyptian market through an acquisition of one of the pharmaceutical distributor companies, and, according to local press, ISPH is at the top of their list; however, ISPH hasn&apos;t received any offer yet. ISPH ownership structure is distributed between Faisal Islamic Banks by 12.6%, EBRD by 8.7%, Abdel Gawad Family by 5.0%, 10% treasury shares, and 63.7% free float; it is worth noting that there are 13.5% blocked shares.</p><p>PHAR’s phase 2 rights issue subscription will take place starting 25 June till 10 July after subscription was covered by 98.3% in phase 1.</p><p>El Sewedy Electric T&amp;D, a subsidiary of SWDY (FV: EGP22.87, OW), won a EGP380 million contract for executing an overhead electricity line Abu Matamir - Wadi Natroun and connecting it to Borg Al Arab station.</p><p>ABUK issued FY23/24 budget estimates. Top line is estimated to come in at EGP13.987 billion, net profit before taxes is expected to be EGP6.569 billion. However, we expect ABUK to achieve FY23/24 top line of EGP20 billion, net profit before taxes of EGP16 billion, and net profit after taxes of EGP12.569 billion. Our estimates are based on urea prices of USD300/ton, natural gas cost of USD4.5/mmbtu and EGP/USD FX rate of 35.00. </p><p>State-owned Egyptian Chemical Industries (Kima) and Chemical Industries Holding Company (CIHC) agreed with Cadence Energy and Engineering Consultancy and Project Development to establish a holding company, Pure Dive, to construct, manage, and operate a factory producing chlorine pellets. </p><p>A consortium of industrial gas producer Gulf Cryo and Emex for Engineering and Construction will establish a unit to process hydrogen gas for various uses, and market and sell it under an agreement with Kima.</p><p>Motorcycle and three-wheeler manufacturer, Bajaj Auto, wants to establish a vehicle factory in the SCZone’s East Port Said industrial zone for easy access to export markets across Africa and the MENA region.</p><p>The subscription to BTFH’s capital increase has changed to end on Tuesday, 11 July 2023, while the last trading day for the subscription right is on Thursday, 6 July 2023.</p><p>EgyptAir has started offering travelers transit visas to Egypt without charge for stays of up to 96 hours. </p><p>PRDC is negotiating obtaining a EGP6.0 billion loan to cover </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*   In a bid to level the playing field between state and private entities, the cabinet approved several draft bills and amendments, including the elimination of tax exemptions granted to some state entities, extending incentives granted to private projects, and streamlining dispute resolution in economic and district courts.    Egyptian non-oil exports recorded a decline of 6.4% YoY in 1Q23, to reach USD8.8 billion, while non-oil imports declined 20...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p> </p><p>In a bid to level the playing field between state and private entities, the cabinet approved several draft bills and amendments, including the elimination of tax exemptions granted to some state entities, extending incentives granted to private projects, and streamlining dispute resolution in economic and district courts. </p><p> </p><p>Egyptian non-oil exports recorded a decline of 6.4% YoY in 1Q23, to reach USD8.8 billion, while non-oil imports declined 20.5% to USD17.1 billion. Accordingly, the non-oil trade deficit declined by 31.4% to USD 8.3 billion. </p><p> </p><p>Suez Canal achieved revenues of USD 9.4 billion in FY22/23, +35% YoY.  </p><p> </p><p>Minister of International Cooperation said that the OPEC Fund for International Development has supported sustainable development efforts in Egypt with USD1.5 billion. </p><p> </p><p>The Suez Canal Authority’s (SCA) Canal Company for Mooring and Lights (CCML) is set to sell a 20% stake in an IPO on the EGX. </p><p> </p><p>EGX Head stated that consultations are underway with the Financial Supervisory Authority regarding the listing of startups, with fewer requirements in terms of disclosures and listing conditions. </p><p> </p><p><b>EAST</b> is abandoning plans to invest in heated tobacco production lines due to the shortage of foreign currency.</p><p> </p><p><b>CNFN</b> is finalizing a securitization transaction worth EGP1.85 bn (divided into 3 tranches) after it obtained the FRA approval.</p><p> </p><p>Businessman Ahmed Abu Hashima bought about 5% of <b>Beltone Financial Holding</b> through subscription rights.</p><p> </p><p><b>MNHD</b> launched its Elan project on 356k sqm of its Sarai land plot. Elan offers over 2,800 residential units at a BUA of 347k sqm and 9k sqm of commercial area.</p><p> </p><p>We remind you that <b>EGTS</b>’s next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is, if not further postponed, on 24 June 2023.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p> </p><p>In a bid to level the playing field between state and private entities, the cabinet approved several draft bills and amendments, including the elimination of tax exemptions granted to some state entities, extending incentives granted to private projects, and streamlining dispute resolution in economic and district courts. </p><p> </p><p>Egyptian non-oil exports recorded a decline of 6.4% YoY in 1Q23, to reach USD8.8 billion, while non-oil imports declined 20.5% to USD17.1 billion. Accordingly, the non-oil trade deficit declined by 31.4% to USD 8.3 billion. </p><p> </p><p>Suez Canal achieved revenues of USD 9.4 billion in FY22/23, +35% YoY.  </p><p> </p><p>Minister of International Cooperation said that the OPEC Fund for International Development has supported sustainable development efforts in Egypt with USD1.5 billion. </p><p> </p><p>The Suez Canal Authority’s (SCA) Canal Company for Mooring and Lights (CCML) is set to sell a 20% stake in an IPO on the EGX. </p><p> </p><p>EGX Head stated that consultations are underway with the Financial Supervisory Authority regarding the listing of startups, with fewer requirements in terms of disclosures and listing conditions. </p><p> </p><p><b>EAST</b> is abandoning plans to invest in heated tobacco production lines due to the shortage of foreign currency.</p><p> </p><p><b>CNFN</b> is finalizing a securitization transaction worth EGP1.85 bn (divided into 3 tranches) after it obtained the FRA approval.</p><p> </p><p>Businessman Ahmed Abu Hashima bought about 5% of <b>Beltone Financial Holding</b> through subscription rights.</p><p> </p><p><b>MNHD</b> launched its Elan project on 356k sqm of its Sarai land plot. Elan offers over 2,800 residential units at a BUA of 347k sqm and 9k sqm of commercial area.</p><p> </p><p>We remind you that <b>EGTS</b>’s next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is, if not further postponed, on 24 June 2023.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The IMF is having good discussions with the Egyptian government. Director of the International Monetary Fund, said that Egypt has taken the right steps in its economic reform agenda and said she was confident there would be progress in the IMF’s talks with the government.   The cabinet will form a special unit to fast-track the government’s privatization program and work directly with the International Finance Corporation (IFC).   The private-sector minimum wage is rising by 11% to ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The IMF is having good discussions with the Egyptian government. Director of the International Monetary Fund, said that Egypt has taken the right steps in its economic reform agenda and said she was confident there would be progress in the IMF’s talks with the government. <br/><br/>The cabinet will form a special unit to fast-track the government’s privatization program and work directly with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). <br/><br/>The private-sector minimum wage is rising by 11% to EGP 3k from July, marking its second increase this year amid persistently high inflation.  <br/><br/>President El-Sisi has approved the amendment of some items within the tax law, to cancel the exemptions on the returns of treasury bills and bonds or related capital gains, in addition to approving the amendment of some items of the stamp tax. <br/><br/>EGX should launch the futures exchange, and a shariah compliant index by 3Q 2023. <br/> <br/><br/>GACO (FV: EGP7.50, OW) announced yesterday the launch of their new subsidiary under GB Capital, &quot;Kredit&quot;. It obtained the necessarily regulatory approvals from the FRA to provide financing services to small and medium enterprises. We would like to remind you that GB Capital and its subsidiaries continue to hold the majority of the value within the group’s valuation, forming 78.8% of our FV. <br/> <br/>Orascom Industrial Parks, a subsidiary of ORAS (FV: EGP181.70, OW), signed a contract with plastic manufacturer Flex PET for its storage area expansion in its industrial area near Sokhna, the zone said. The expansion is worth USD120 mn. <br/><br/>eCards, a subsidiary of EFIH, signed a Contract with Visa and Banque Misr to launch Nexta’s new mobile banking application in the Egyptian market. Under this agreement, “Nexta” will offer prepaid Visa cards issued by Banque Misr throughout the country, alongside the application. eCards, will be responsible for the issuance, management, and operation of the cards. We remind you that EFIH led a USD3 million financing round for a minority stake in “Nexta” in 4Q22. <br/> <br/> <br/>According to local media, OCDI (FV: EGP23.30, OW) expects to finalize land expansion plans in 2H23.<br/><br/>According to local media, ARAB (FV: EGP0.65, EW) achieved sales of EGP1.4 billion from selling 729 units in the first phase of its Nyoum Mostakbal project.<br/> <br/> <br/>The government is studying ways to boost tourism in Taba and Nuweiba. ORHD (FV: EGP20.38, OW) would be a beneficiary given its Taba Heights destination.<br/> <br/> <br/>CNFN is finalizing the process of launching a new consumer finance company, awaiting the approval of the FRA. The new company (an alliance with Global Auto, the BMW agent in Egypt) will be specialized in Auto-loans. Its operations are expected to start by 3Q23, with a paid in capital of EGP75 mn and a financing capacity of EGP1 bn.<br/> <br/>Aman for Financial Services, a subsidiary of RAYA, postpones EGX listing to next year.<br/> <br/> <br/>AMOC’s (FV: EGP8.85/share, EW) BoD approved FY23/24 budget with investments worth EGP779.5 million and a net profit of EGP603.5 million. The BoD also approved فخ start reducing carbon emissions. In light of Brent&apos;s forecasts and the current FX rate, we think that the budget released is too low. We expect AMOC&apos;s profit in FY22/23 to be around EGP1.7 billion, and EGP1.9 billion in FY23/24.<br/><br/> <br/>Steel company Jindal Steel and Power wants to establish an environmentally friendly iron and steel plant with a production capacity of 5 million tons a year in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). The project aims to export its products to foreign markets, yet with no announced investment cost. <br/> <br/> <br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF is having good discussions with the Egyptian government. Director of the International Monetary Fund, said that Egypt has taken the right steps in its economic reform agenda and said she was confident there would be progress in the IMF’s talks with the government. <br/><br/>The cabinet will form a special unit to fast-track the government’s privatization program and work directly with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). <br/><br/>The private-sector minimum wage is rising by 11% to EGP 3k from July, marking its second increase this year amid persistently high inflation.  <br/><br/>President El-Sisi has approved the amendment of some items within the tax law, to cancel the exemptions on the returns of treasury bills and bonds or related capital gains, in addition to approving the amendment of some items of the stamp tax. <br/><br/>EGX should launch the futures exchange, and a shariah compliant index by 3Q 2023. <br/> <br/><br/>GACO (FV: EGP7.50, OW) announced yesterday the launch of their new subsidiary under GB Capital, &quot;Kredit&quot;. It obtained the necessarily regulatory approvals from the FRA to provide financing services to small and medium enterprises. We would like to remind you that GB Capital and its subsidiaries continue to hold the majority of the value within the group’s valuation, forming 78.8% of our FV. <br/> <br/>Orascom Industrial Parks, a subsidiary of ORAS (FV: EGP181.70, OW), signed a contract with plastic manufacturer Flex PET for its storage area expansion in its industrial area near Sokhna, the zone said. The expansion is worth USD120 mn. <br/><br/>eCards, a subsidiary of EFIH, signed a Contract with Visa and Banque Misr to launch Nexta’s new mobile banking application in the Egyptian market. Under this agreement, “Nexta” will offer prepaid Visa cards issued by Banque Misr throughout the country, alongside the application. eCards, will be responsible for the issuance, management, and operation of the cards. We remind you that EFIH led a USD3 million financing round for a minority stake in “Nexta” in 4Q22. <br/> <br/> <br/>According to local media, OCDI (FV: EGP23.30, OW) expects to finalize land expansion plans in 2H23.<br/><br/>According to local media, ARAB (FV: EGP0.65, EW) achieved sales of EGP1.4 billion from selling 729 units in the first phase of its Nyoum Mostakbal project.<br/> <br/> <br/>The government is studying ways to boost tourism in Taba and Nuweiba. ORHD (FV: EGP20.38, OW) would be a beneficiary given its Taba Heights destination.<br/> <br/> <br/>CNFN is finalizing the process of launching a new consumer finance company, awaiting the approval of the FRA. The new company (an alliance with Global Auto, the BMW agent in Egypt) will be specialized in Auto-loans. Its operations are expected to start by 3Q23, with a paid in capital of EGP75 mn and a financing capacity of EGP1 bn.<br/> <br/>Aman for Financial Services, a subsidiary of RAYA, postpones EGX listing to next year.<br/> <br/> <br/>AMOC’s (FV: EGP8.85/share, EW) BoD approved FY23/24 budget with investments worth EGP779.5 million and a net profit of EGP603.5 million. The BoD also approved فخ start reducing carbon emissions. In light of Brent&apos;s forecasts and the current FX rate, we think that the budget released is too low. We expect AMOC&apos;s profit in FY22/23 to be around EGP1.7 billion, and EGP1.9 billion in FY23/24.<br/><br/> <br/>Steel company Jindal Steel and Power wants to establish an environmentally friendly iron and steel plant with a production capacity of 5 million tons a year in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). The project aims to export its products to foreign markets, yet with no announced investment cost. <br/> <br/> <br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Qatari investor could announce it will buy a significant minority stake in a state-owned hotels holding company in the coming days. ORHD (FV: EGP20.38, OW) generally reacts positively to the news. A 30% stake in Egyptian Drilling Company (EDC) has been transferred to the Sovereign Fund of Egypt’s pre-IPO fund in preparation to sell the EDC stake to a strategic investor in 4Q 2023. National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr are reportedly studying the launch of USD certificates of deposit (CDs) th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Qatari investor could announce it will buy a significant minority stake in a state-owned hotels holding company in the coming days. ORHD (FV: EGP20.38, OW) generally reacts positively to the news.</p><p>A 30% stake in Egyptian Drilling Company (EDC) has been transferred to the Sovereign Fund of Egypt’s pre-IPO fund in preparation to sell the EDC stake to a strategic investor in 4Q 2023.</p><p>National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr are reportedly studying the launch of USD certificates of deposit (CDs) that would pay out 10% interest in USD or 17% interest in EGP. </p><p>World Bank expected remittances to Egypt to record USD29.2 billion in 2023. </p><p>Egypt’s credit default swaps (CDS), with a tenor of 5 years, fell by more than 20%, to 1451 bps, from a peak on May 18. </p><p>Emirati Burjeel is interested in acquiring an indirect stake in CLHO through acquiring a stake in a shareholding entity of CLHO.</p><p>ESRS (FV: EGP54.6, OW) has not made any offers to acquire additional shares in its subsidiary IRAX (FV: EGP1,357.5, OW).</p><p>Steel producers have been reporting that weak foreign currency availability and the difficulty of importing raw materials have pushed manufacturing capacities to their lowest in 5 years. </p><p>MNT-Halan, 49.5% owned by GBCO&apos;s affiliate, launched a fund that offers savings products to their customers. </p><p>GBCO&apos;s auto segment will stop the local production of Hyundai Elentra HD before the end of the year and is currently in talks with Hyundai to replace it with another model.</p><p>FRA has handed COMI’s subsidiary Commercial International Finance a license to offer mortgage financing and factoring products.</p><p>HRHO’s valU has issued EGP 1.42 bn worth of securitized bonds, its first issuance in a new EGP 4 bn securitization program.</p><p>CICH’s Reefy targets to pump financing worth EGP 4.25 billion this year. The company has 154 branches and aims to reach 200 branches.</p><p>CNFN’s Contact Creditech has signed an agreement to launch consumer financing products for Vodafone Egypt customers.</p><p>MOIL shareholders voted for continuing operations despite the fact that net losses accounted for more than 50% of the shareholder’s equity. </p><p>MPRC declared EGP0.50/share cash dividends (DY of 4.2%). Record date is 9 July 2023. Distribution date is 12 July 2023.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Qatari investor could announce it will buy a significant minority stake in a state-owned hotels holding company in the coming days. ORHD (FV: EGP20.38, OW) generally reacts positively to the news.</p><p>A 30% stake in Egyptian Drilling Company (EDC) has been transferred to the Sovereign Fund of Egypt’s pre-IPO fund in preparation to sell the EDC stake to a strategic investor in 4Q 2023.</p><p>National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr are reportedly studying the launch of USD certificates of deposit (CDs) that would pay out 10% interest in USD or 17% interest in EGP. </p><p>World Bank expected remittances to Egypt to record USD29.2 billion in 2023. </p><p>Egypt’s credit default swaps (CDS), with a tenor of 5 years, fell by more than 20%, to 1451 bps, from a peak on May 18. </p><p>Emirati Burjeel is interested in acquiring an indirect stake in CLHO through acquiring a stake in a shareholding entity of CLHO.</p><p>ESRS (FV: EGP54.6, OW) has not made any offers to acquire additional shares in its subsidiary IRAX (FV: EGP1,357.5, OW).</p><p>Steel producers have been reporting that weak foreign currency availability and the difficulty of importing raw materials have pushed manufacturing capacities to their lowest in 5 years. </p><p>MNT-Halan, 49.5% owned by GBCO&apos;s affiliate, launched a fund that offers savings products to their customers. </p><p>GBCO&apos;s auto segment will stop the local production of Hyundai Elentra HD before the end of the year and is currently in talks with Hyundai to replace it with another model.</p><p>FRA has handed COMI’s subsidiary Commercial International Finance a license to offer mortgage financing and factoring products.</p><p>HRHO’s valU has issued EGP 1.42 bn worth of securitized bonds, its first issuance in a new EGP 4 bn securitization program.</p><p>CICH’s Reefy targets to pump financing worth EGP 4.25 billion this year. The company has 154 branches and aims to reach 200 branches.</p><p>CNFN’s Contact Creditech has signed an agreement to launch consumer financing products for Vodafone Egypt customers.</p><p>MOIL shareholders voted for continuing operations despite the fact that net losses accounted for more than 50% of the shareholder’s equity. </p><p>MPRC declared EGP0.50/share cash dividends (DY of 4.2%). Record date is 9 July 2023. Distribution date is 12 July 2023.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will come on board as an advisor to the Egyptian government on the state’s privatization program. SCZone Chairman is in New Delhi to kick off a promotional roadshow looking to attract Indian investments to the economic and industrial areas in Ain Sokhna and Port Said. The Suez Canal Authority intends to establish a new holding company, which includes 7 affiliated entities, with the aim of accelerating the process of offering stakes in those entities...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will come on board as an advisor to the Egyptian government on the state’s privatization program.</p><p>SCZone Chairman is in New Delhi to kick off a promotional roadshow looking to attract Indian investments to the economic and industrial areas in Ain Sokhna and Port Said.</p><p>The Suez Canal Authority intends to establish a new holding company, which includes 7 affiliated entities, with the aim of accelerating the process of offering stakes in those entities on the EGX.</p><p>Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) has received a preliminary valuation of ESRS subsidiary IRAX that puts the company’s worth at some EGP1,060/share. We remind you that our FV for ESRS is EGP54.6/ share and EGP1,357.5/share for IRAX. Thus, we see the deal, if executed, to be value accretive for ESRS. ESRS should make a mandatory tender offer for IRAX&apos;s remaining outstanding shares, which raises the question of how the deal will be funded. </p><p>Abu Dhabi Ports (ADP) and its subsidiary Transcargo International (TCI) are planning to launch a tender for the construction of nine silos for storing cement and dry bulk cargo at a cost of some EGP1 billion. </p><p>The companies under our coverage in the Food and Beverages sector all witnessed an outstanding quarter when it comes to enhanced profitability and margins: Rising top-line levels backed by prices rather than volumes. Lagging cost rises due to stocking-up of low-priced inventory. Rise in GPMS backed by the price increases and lagging costs. Higher EBITDA margins backed by cost cutting initiatives. Higher net interest expense levels due to higher working capital financing needs and higher effective interest rates. FX losses rising. EFID is our top pick (FV: EGP22.80, OW). </p><p>EFID decided to raise their FY23 capex plan to EGP800 mn from a previous EGP400 mn, and raise the newly acquired Fancy Foods paid in capital by EGP400 mn.</p><p>We updated our valuation for EKHO to USD1.86/share (EGP57.00/share) with an overweight recommendation. The company distributes USD-denominated dividends, even for the EGP-traded stock, which are expected to reach 7 cents in 2023, with a dividend yield of 6.9%. EKHO’s share is currently trading at 2023e PE of 6.4x and EV/EBITDA of 3.6x.</p><p>Trading of TAQA shares was postponed until after eid Al Adha holiday. </p><p>MICH&apos;s EGM approved increasing the company’s authorized capital form EGP400 million to EGP1 billion. </p><p>The Real Estate Development Chamber intends to hold a meeting with the Central Bank during the next few days to review mechanisms for real estate financing.</p><p>ZMID AGM approved the distribution of EGP0.15/share cash dividends (DY of 2.5%) to be distributed over two installments: EGP0.05/share and EGP0.10/share.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities | Last Price           WoW Change, %</b></p><p>Brent, USD/bbl  76.6      2.4%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton     310.0    13.9%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton      300.0    -6.3%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton  990.0    -3.9%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton              910.0    -1.6%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton             414.4    -1.0%</p><p>Aluminum, USD/ton       2,230.7 0.1%</p><p>Copper, USD/ton            8,555.0 2.5%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton             1,735.0 -1.1%</p><p>Steam Coal, USD/ton      128.5    -5.3%</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will come on board as an advisor to the Egyptian government on the state’s privatization program.</p><p>SCZone Chairman is in New Delhi to kick off a promotional roadshow looking to attract Indian investments to the economic and industrial areas in Ain Sokhna and Port Said.</p><p>The Suez Canal Authority intends to establish a new holding company, which includes 7 affiliated entities, with the aim of accelerating the process of offering stakes in those entities on the EGX.</p><p>Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) has received a preliminary valuation of ESRS subsidiary IRAX that puts the company’s worth at some EGP1,060/share. We remind you that our FV for ESRS is EGP54.6/ share and EGP1,357.5/share for IRAX. Thus, we see the deal, if executed, to be value accretive for ESRS. ESRS should make a mandatory tender offer for IRAX&apos;s remaining outstanding shares, which raises the question of how the deal will be funded. </p><p>Abu Dhabi Ports (ADP) and its subsidiary Transcargo International (TCI) are planning to launch a tender for the construction of nine silos for storing cement and dry bulk cargo at a cost of some EGP1 billion. </p><p>The companies under our coverage in the Food and Beverages sector all witnessed an outstanding quarter when it comes to enhanced profitability and margins: Rising top-line levels backed by prices rather than volumes. Lagging cost rises due to stocking-up of low-priced inventory. Rise in GPMS backed by the price increases and lagging costs. Higher EBITDA margins backed by cost cutting initiatives. Higher net interest expense levels due to higher working capital financing needs and higher effective interest rates. FX losses rising. EFID is our top pick (FV: EGP22.80, OW). </p><p>EFID decided to raise their FY23 capex plan to EGP800 mn from a previous EGP400 mn, and raise the newly acquired Fancy Foods paid in capital by EGP400 mn.</p><p>We updated our valuation for EKHO to USD1.86/share (EGP57.00/share) with an overweight recommendation. The company distributes USD-denominated dividends, even for the EGP-traded stock, which are expected to reach 7 cents in 2023, with a dividend yield of 6.9%. EKHO’s share is currently trading at 2023e PE of 6.4x and EV/EBITDA of 3.6x.</p><p>Trading of TAQA shares was postponed until after eid Al Adha holiday. </p><p>MICH&apos;s EGM approved increasing the company’s authorized capital form EGP400 million to EGP1 billion. </p><p>The Real Estate Development Chamber intends to hold a meeting with the Central Bank during the next few days to review mechanisms for real estate financing.</p><p>ZMID AGM approved the distribution of EGP0.15/share cash dividends (DY of 2.5%) to be distributed over two installments: EGP0.05/share and EGP0.10/share.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities | Last Price           WoW Change, %</b></p><p>Brent, USD/bbl  76.6      2.4%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton     310.0    13.9%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton      300.0    -6.3%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton  990.0    -3.9%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton              910.0    -1.6%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton             414.4    -1.0%</p><p>Aluminum, USD/ton       2,230.7 0.1%</p><p>Copper, USD/ton            8,555.0 2.5%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton             1,735.0 -1.1%</p><p>Steam Coal, USD/ton      128.5    -5.3%</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[PITCH| BINV to acquire OFH; Good deal for all. BINV's Board approved the acquisition of a minimum of 51% and up to 90% of the share capital of OFH through a MTO via a share swap ratio of 1 share of BINV for 56.76 shares of OFH (based on a number of 4,721,121,620 shares). OFH holds EGP700 million in cash and cash equivalents, and 29.7% of CNFN. If BINV Share is valued at EGP23.50, then OFH share is valued at EGP0.41 and implied acquisition price for CNFN is EGP3.56. As BINV assumed valuation r...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>PITCH| BINV to acquire OFH; Good deal for all. </b>BINV&apos;s Board approved the acquisition of a minimum of 51% and up to 90% of the share capital of OFH through a MTO via a share swap ratio of 1 share of BINV for 56.76 shares of OFH (based on a number of 4,721,121,620 shares). OFH holds EGP700 million in cash and cash equivalents, and 29.7% of CNFN. If BINV Share is valued at EGP23.50, then OFH share is valued at EGP0.41 and implied acquisition price for CNFN is EGP3.56. As BINV assumed valuation rises, all other implied values rise as well.</p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt’s monetary policy committee will meet on Thursday, June 22, and we expect rates to remain unchanged, in light of inflation peaking this quarter and the halt to monetary tightening witnessed in the US.  </p><p>International Finance Corporation managing director Makhtar Diop is in Egypt today. Diop will sign an agreement to mobilize private-sector investment and meet with Key government officials. </p><p>Egypt could start bartering goods such as fertilizers and natural gas with India under a wider set of trade arrangements. The proposal is part of a wider deal that could see India extend a credit line in USD to help Egypt pay for imports. </p><p>The Supreme Investment Council is studying the inclusion of new investment incentives for investors wishing to localize the production of industrial raw materials and other feeding industries.  </p><p>Egypt’s FDI in 1H-FY22/23 recorded USD5.7 billion, +75% YoY.  </p><p>The total value of goods stuck in Egyptian ports does not exceed USD5.5 billion, after USD31.8 billion worth of goods was released YTD.  </p><p>The Masdar – Infinity – Hassan Allam consortium is selecting an advisor for the wind power project to be implemented in Egypt with a capacity of 10 gigawatts and investments of USD10 billion.</p><p>PACH bottom line in 3Q22/23 came in as a net profit of EGP6.41 million, down by 47% YoY, due to opex surpassing operating income. 9M22/23 net profit after taxes came in at EGP25.91 million. PACH is trading at FY22/23e EV/EBITDA of 17.8x and P/E of 25.4x.</p><p>A consortium led by Italy’s Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) won the bid to establish and operate the 250-feddan Tenth of Ramadan dry port at EGP3.5 billion.</p><p>Al Gioshy Steel plans to offer a 30% stake of its shares on EGX in 2024. </p><p>OCDI (FV: EGP23.30, OW) is studying acquiring land or other companies, is considering acquiring land of above 300 feddans on the North Coast, and is currently not looking to expand its portfolio beyond Egypt.</p><p>ElSisi inaugurated the Tahya Misr multi-purpose terminal at the Alexandria Port to transform the Alexandria Port into a global trade and logistics hub with an annual capacity of 12-15 mn tons of goods.</p><p>Tui, Britain&apos;s largest tour operator, is nearly doubling its holidays to Egypt&apos;s Red Sea Coast next winter.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>PITCH| BINV to acquire OFH; Good deal for all. </b>BINV&apos;s Board approved the acquisition of a minimum of 51% and up to 90% of the share capital of OFH through a MTO via a share swap ratio of 1 share of BINV for 56.76 shares of OFH (based on a number of 4,721,121,620 shares). OFH holds EGP700 million in cash and cash equivalents, and 29.7% of CNFN. If BINV Share is valued at EGP23.50, then OFH share is valued at EGP0.41 and implied acquisition price for CNFN is EGP3.56. As BINV assumed valuation rises, all other implied values rise as well.</p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt’s monetary policy committee will meet on Thursday, June 22, and we expect rates to remain unchanged, in light of inflation peaking this quarter and the halt to monetary tightening witnessed in the US.  </p><p>International Finance Corporation managing director Makhtar Diop is in Egypt today. Diop will sign an agreement to mobilize private-sector investment and meet with Key government officials. </p><p>Egypt could start bartering goods such as fertilizers and natural gas with India under a wider set of trade arrangements. The proposal is part of a wider deal that could see India extend a credit line in USD to help Egypt pay for imports. </p><p>The Supreme Investment Council is studying the inclusion of new investment incentives for investors wishing to localize the production of industrial raw materials and other feeding industries.  </p><p>Egypt’s FDI in 1H-FY22/23 recorded USD5.7 billion, +75% YoY.  </p><p>The total value of goods stuck in Egyptian ports does not exceed USD5.5 billion, after USD31.8 billion worth of goods was released YTD.  </p><p>The Masdar – Infinity – Hassan Allam consortium is selecting an advisor for the wind power project to be implemented in Egypt with a capacity of 10 gigawatts and investments of USD10 billion.</p><p>PACH bottom line in 3Q22/23 came in as a net profit of EGP6.41 million, down by 47% YoY, due to opex surpassing operating income. 9M22/23 net profit after taxes came in at EGP25.91 million. PACH is trading at FY22/23e EV/EBITDA of 17.8x and P/E of 25.4x.</p><p>A consortium led by Italy’s Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) won the bid to establish and operate the 250-feddan Tenth of Ramadan dry port at EGP3.5 billion.</p><p>Al Gioshy Steel plans to offer a 30% stake of its shares on EGX in 2024. </p><p>OCDI (FV: EGP23.30, OW) is studying acquiring land or other companies, is considering acquiring land of above 300 feddans on the North Coast, and is currently not looking to expand its portfolio beyond Egypt.</p><p>ElSisi inaugurated the Tahya Misr multi-purpose terminal at the Alexandria Port to transform the Alexandria Port into a global trade and logistics hub with an annual capacity of 12-15 mn tons of goods.</p><p>Tui, Britain&apos;s largest tour operator, is nearly doubling its holidays to Egypt&apos;s Red Sea Coast next winter.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[El Sisi has suggested there will be no further devaluation of the EGP if the effect of the exchange rate is taking a toll on the lives of Egyptians. He added that we need to boost exports and lower imports. Turning to international debt markets to support reserves and help meet USD needs is no longer an option, El Sisi said.  US Federal Reserve decided to leave interest rates unchanged for the first time in 15 months.  Egypt has submitted its application to join the BRICS group beca...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>El Sisi has suggested there will be no further devaluation of the EGP if the effect of the exchange rate is taking a toll on the lives of Egyptians. He added that we need to boost exports and lower imports. Turning to international debt markets to support reserves and help meet USD needs is no longer an option, El Sisi said. </p><p>US Federal Reserve decided to leave interest rates unchanged for the first time in 15 months. </p><p>Egypt has submitted its application to join the BRICS group because of pursuing to shift trade to alternative currencies. </p><p>The Civil Aviation Authority decided to stop the “SOTO” ticket system, which are tickets whose route begins and ends outside Egypt and does not include any points inside Egypt.  </p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt decided to extend the amendment to the treatment of irregular loans for small and medium enterprises, until the end of June 2024. </p><p>The Capital Markets Authority in Kuwait approved EKHO’s request to trade on treasury shares on the Kuwait Stock Exchange for six months, at a maximum of 10% of the company’s capital. There will be minimal effect on the stock in Egypt.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum plans to offer two oil and gas exploration bids in at least 16 areas in south Egypt and Red Sea before the end of 2023.</p><p>The Qatari sovereign wealth fund is in negotiations with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) to acquire up to 30% of the 7-hotel holding company at USD 750 million. </p><p><b>EGTS</b>’s (FV: EGP1.68, EW) court date for its appeal against the court’s ruling in December 2021 requiring EGTS to pay USD5.7 million (EGP0.17/share) to Trans Mediterranean for Tourism Investments in relation with a canceled land sale contract is scheduled for 31 August 2023.</p><p><b>EFID</b> finalized the acquisition of frozen bakery manufacturer Fancy Foods with a transaction value of EGP380 mn (EGP0.53/EFID share), as a part of their expansion plan.</p><p>A consortium of several real estate finance companies intends to address the FRA to solve the problem of obliging it to deal only with brokers registered with the authority when completing the purchase of units for customers using the real estate financing system. Which led to lower financing volumes this year due to the decrease in their number.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>El Sisi has suggested there will be no further devaluation of the EGP if the effect of the exchange rate is taking a toll on the lives of Egyptians. He added that we need to boost exports and lower imports. Turning to international debt markets to support reserves and help meet USD needs is no longer an option, El Sisi said. </p><p>US Federal Reserve decided to leave interest rates unchanged for the first time in 15 months. </p><p>Egypt has submitted its application to join the BRICS group because of pursuing to shift trade to alternative currencies. </p><p>The Civil Aviation Authority decided to stop the “SOTO” ticket system, which are tickets whose route begins and ends outside Egypt and does not include any points inside Egypt.  </p><p>The Central Bank of Egypt decided to extend the amendment to the treatment of irregular loans for small and medium enterprises, until the end of June 2024. </p><p>The Capital Markets Authority in Kuwait approved EKHO’s request to trade on treasury shares on the Kuwait Stock Exchange for six months, at a maximum of 10% of the company’s capital. There will be minimal effect on the stock in Egypt.</p><p>The Ministry of Petroleum plans to offer two oil and gas exploration bids in at least 16 areas in south Egypt and Red Sea before the end of 2023.</p><p>The Qatari sovereign wealth fund is in negotiations with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) to acquire up to 30% of the 7-hotel holding company at USD 750 million. </p><p><b>EGTS</b>’s (FV: EGP1.68, EW) court date for its appeal against the court’s ruling in December 2021 requiring EGTS to pay USD5.7 million (EGP0.17/share) to Trans Mediterranean for Tourism Investments in relation with a canceled land sale contract is scheduled for 31 August 2023.</p><p><b>EFID</b> finalized the acquisition of frozen bakery manufacturer Fancy Foods with a transaction value of EGP380 mn (EGP0.53/EFID share), as a part of their expansion plan.</p><p>A consortium of several real estate finance companies intends to address the FRA to solve the problem of obliging it to deal only with brokers registered with the authority when completing the purchase of units for customers using the real estate financing system. Which led to lower financing volumes this year due to the decrease in their number.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* United States Inflation fell to 4.0% y-o-y in May — its lowest level in 27 months and down from 4.9% the month prior. Thus, the Fed is widely expected to leave rates unchanged.  Egypt and Iraq signed 11 MoUs yesterday during Iraqi Prime Minister's visit to Cairo. El Sisi discussed boosting ties on economic cooperation, trade, investment, and the upgrading of infrastructure.  The Minister of International Cooperation signed a development financing agreem...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>United States Inflation fell to 4.0% y-o-y in May — its lowest level in 27 months and down from 4.9% the month prior. Thus, the Fed is widely expected to leave rates unchanged. </p><p>Egypt and Iraq signed 11 MoUs yesterday during Iraqi Prime Minister&apos;s visit to Cairo. El Sisi discussed boosting ties on economic cooperation, trade, investment, and the upgrading of infrastructure. </p><p>The Minister of International Cooperation signed a development financing agreement worth USD 460 million with the State of South Korea for the second and third lines of the Greater Cairo Metro. </p><p>The Urban Development Fund has received offers from local and foreign investors to participate in developing the capitals of the major governorates at an estimated cost of EGP600 billion. </p><p>The Finance Ministry has invited local and international banks to pitch for an advisory role on the sale of its 20% stake in Bank of Alexandria (Alexbank). Intesa Sanpaolo purchased 80% of its shares for USD 1.6 bn in 2006. AlexBank achieved a net profit of EGP1.2 billion in 1Q23, with estimated profits of EGP4 billion in 2023. Book value stood at EGP15.5 billion in Mar-23. </p><p>The House of Representatives yesterday approved a government-proposed bill that will revoke the establishment laws of the Arab Investment Bank (aiBank), the Export Development Bank (EBank), and the Agricultural Bank of Egypt. The newly-approved bill aims to align these lenders with the current banking regulations, ensuring parity among all banks operating in the country. <b>EXPA</b>’s establishment law makes no distinction between ownership and management rights and places limitations on who can own shares in the bank, which should change with the new laws. <em>EXPA will now be open to foreign ownership. Stock is amongst the cheapest in Egypt with 2023 P/E of 3.4x and P/B of 0.6x.   </em></p><p>JAF Investment has obtained the approval of FRA to proceed with the transfer of shares in two subsidiaries of Arabia Investments Holding (<b>AIH</b>), the 30% stakes in UE Finance for EGP 147 mn and Rawaj Consumer Finance for EGP 30 mn. </p><p>Some of the steel manufacturers in Egypt were forced to shut down their factories and trim or stop production due to the lack of foreign currency needed to import raw materials. We remind you that ESRS exports have been on the rise since 4Q22 to secure the foreign currency needed for importing raw materials, which should remain to be the case supported by the commercial launch of EFS’s new furnace. </p><p><b>MBSC</b> submitted documents to decrease its paid-in capital to EGP679.3 million distributed over 67.9 million shares, down from EGP750 million distributed over 75 million shar es through cancelling 7.07 million treasury shares.</p><p><b>MOPCO</b> might witness another acquisition amid a strong market appetite from Gulf investors to increase their shares in the company. Sources clarified that the board members of MFPC are buying heavily in the stock.  </p><p><b>TAQA</b> will start trading on EGX within two weeks.  </p><p><b>MICH</b> reached an initial agreement with two private sector companies to form a new company with an authorized capital of EGP1 billion and issued capital of EGP600 million for producing chlorine granules (TCCA). MICH will hold a 12% stake.  </p><p>The value of pharmaceutical raw materials that are stuck at Egyptian ports is around USD150 mn and could be cleared by the end of June, according to local press. </p><p><b>PHAR</b> denied receiving Saudi offers to acquire a stake in the company, in response to news of an expected Saudi acquisition of 75% of the company&apos;s shares. <br/><br/>The Ministry of Communications is negotiating with a number of international companies specialized in manufacturing mobile phones to participate in localizing the electronics industry. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>United States Inflation fell to 4.0% y-o-y in May — its lowest level in 27 months and down from 4.9% the month prior. Thus, the Fed is widely expected to leave rates unchanged. </p><p>Egypt and Iraq signed 11 MoUs yesterday during Iraqi Prime Minister&apos;s visit to Cairo. El Sisi discussed boosting ties on economic cooperation, trade, investment, and the upgrading of infrastructure. </p><p>The Minister of International Cooperation signed a development financing agreement worth USD 460 million with the State of South Korea for the second and third lines of the Greater Cairo Metro. </p><p>The Urban Development Fund has received offers from local and foreign investors to participate in developing the capitals of the major governorates at an estimated cost of EGP600 billion. </p><p>The Finance Ministry has invited local and international banks to pitch for an advisory role on the sale of its 20% stake in Bank of Alexandria (Alexbank). Intesa Sanpaolo purchased 80% of its shares for USD 1.6 bn in 2006. AlexBank achieved a net profit of EGP1.2 billion in 1Q23, with estimated profits of EGP4 billion in 2023. Book value stood at EGP15.5 billion in Mar-23. </p><p>The House of Representatives yesterday approved a government-proposed bill that will revoke the establishment laws of the Arab Investment Bank (aiBank), the Export Development Bank (EBank), and the Agricultural Bank of Egypt. The newly-approved bill aims to align these lenders with the current banking regulations, ensuring parity among all banks operating in the country. <b>EXPA</b>’s establishment law makes no distinction between ownership and management rights and places limitations on who can own shares in the bank, which should change with the new laws. <em>EXPA will now be open to foreign ownership. Stock is amongst the cheapest in Egypt with 2023 P/E of 3.4x and P/B of 0.6x.   </em></p><p>JAF Investment has obtained the approval of FRA to proceed with the transfer of shares in two subsidiaries of Arabia Investments Holding (<b>AIH</b>), the 30% stakes in UE Finance for EGP 147 mn and Rawaj Consumer Finance for EGP 30 mn. </p><p>Some of the steel manufacturers in Egypt were forced to shut down their factories and trim or stop production due to the lack of foreign currency needed to import raw materials. We remind you that ESRS exports have been on the rise since 4Q22 to secure the foreign currency needed for importing raw materials, which should remain to be the case supported by the commercial launch of EFS’s new furnace. </p><p><b>MBSC</b> submitted documents to decrease its paid-in capital to EGP679.3 million distributed over 67.9 million shares, down from EGP750 million distributed over 75 million shar es through cancelling 7.07 million treasury shares.</p><p><b>MOPCO</b> might witness another acquisition amid a strong market appetite from Gulf investors to increase their shares in the company. Sources clarified that the board members of MFPC are buying heavily in the stock.  </p><p><b>TAQA</b> will start trading on EGX within two weeks.  </p><p><b>MICH</b> reached an initial agreement with two private sector companies to form a new company with an authorized capital of EGP1 billion and issued capital of EGP600 million for producing chlorine granules (TCCA). MICH will hold a 12% stake.  </p><p>The value of pharmaceutical raw materials that are stuck at Egyptian ports is around USD150 mn and could be cleared by the end of June, according to local press. </p><p><b>PHAR</b> denied receiving Saudi offers to acquire a stake in the company, in response to news of an expected Saudi acquisition of 75% of the company&apos;s shares. <br/><br/>The Ministry of Communications is negotiating with a number of international companies specialized in manufacturing mobile phones to participate in localizing the electronics industry. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government will raise USD2 billion from its asset sale program within the next 1-2 months, through ETEL exiting its entire stake in Vodafone Egypt, or from the sale of the Beni Suef power station.</p><p>The House of Representatives yesterday gave its final approval to the FY 2023-2024 fiscal budget, with an expected deficit of EGP849 billion (7% of GDP). </p><p>Prime Minister discussed potential incentives to help boost localization across various industries with representatives of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, industrial chambers, and manufacturers. </p><p>Egypt is set to attract foreign direct investments of USD12 billion in FY23/24, +20% YoY.</p><p>EGAL (FV: EGP53.58, OW) invited EPC companies to submit technical and financial offers for the rehabilitation of the company&apos;s facilities by October 12, 2023. We remind you that the revamp of the company’s facilities, the solar power plant, and/or better electricity pricing are considered significant triggers for higher fair value.</p><p>SWDY (FV: EGP22.87, OW) has begun construction on a Saudi cables factory that should be up and running within two years.</p><p>SWDY&apos;s subsidiary Rowad Modern Engineering has plans to expand in Saudi and lock down a portfolio worth somewhere between SAR500 million and SAR1 billion this year.</p><p>National Investment Bank (NIB) reduced its stake in MBSC to 15.02% from 20.10% by selling 4.87 million shares at an average price of EGP31.5/share.  </p><p>Vodafone Egypt will invest more than EGP 330 mn this year to operate its network using renewable energy sources by 2025.</p><p>UAE&apos;s Aldar Properties has denied a media report claiming that it had entered negotiations to acquire Capital Group Properties (CGP).</p><p>EgyptAir will launch two new routes to Manchester, England, and New Delhi, India, in the coming months as part of the government’s efforts to stimulate tourism. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government will raise USD2 billion from its asset sale program within the next 1-2 months, through ETEL exiting its entire stake in Vodafone Egypt, or from the sale of the Beni Suef power station.</p><p>The House of Representatives yesterday gave its final approval to the FY 2023-2024 fiscal budget, with an expected deficit of EGP849 billion (7% of GDP). </p><p>Prime Minister discussed potential incentives to help boost localization across various industries with representatives of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, industrial chambers, and manufacturers. </p><p>Egypt is set to attract foreign direct investments of USD12 billion in FY23/24, +20% YoY.</p><p>EGAL (FV: EGP53.58, OW) invited EPC companies to submit technical and financial offers for the rehabilitation of the company&apos;s facilities by October 12, 2023. We remind you that the revamp of the company’s facilities, the solar power plant, and/or better electricity pricing are considered significant triggers for higher fair value.</p><p>SWDY (FV: EGP22.87, OW) has begun construction on a Saudi cables factory that should be up and running within two years.</p><p>SWDY&apos;s subsidiary Rowad Modern Engineering has plans to expand in Saudi and lock down a portfolio worth somewhere between SAR500 million and SAR1 billion this year.</p><p>National Investment Bank (NIB) reduced its stake in MBSC to 15.02% from 20.10% by selling 4.87 million shares at an average price of EGP31.5/share.  </p><p>Vodafone Egypt will invest more than EGP 330 mn this year to operate its network using renewable energy sources by 2025.</p><p>UAE&apos;s Aldar Properties has denied a media report claiming that it had entered negotiations to acquire Capital Group Properties (CGP).</p><p>EgyptAir will launch two new routes to Manchester, England, and New Delhi, India, in the coming months as part of the government’s efforts to stimulate tourism. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The US Federal Reserve is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged within the 5.0-5.25% range at its policy meeting this Tuesday and Wednesday.  Egypt’s core inflation rose to 40.3% y-o-y from 38.6% in April. We expect the MPC to leave rates unchanged at the June 22 MPC meeting.  The government is targeting oil and gas exports of USD 21 bn in 2023, up 15% YoY and another c.15% increase in 2024 to USD 24 bn.  Short-term deposits from Arab countries with the Central...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The US Federal Reserve is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged within the 5.0-5.25% range at its policy meeting this Tuesday and Wednesday. </p><p>Egypt’s core inflation rose to 40.3% y-o-y from 38.6% in April. We expect the MPC to leave rates unchanged at the June 22 MPC meeting. </p><p>The government is targeting oil and gas exports of USD 21 bn in 2023, up 15% YoY and another c.15% increase in 2024 to USD 24 bn. </p><p>Short-term deposits from Arab countries with the Central Bank of Egypt reached USD 14.9 billion as of December 2022. Long-term deposits from Arab countries stabilized at USD 15 billion. </p><p>The Egyptian Stock Exchange is considering setting up a sub-market for startup companies to help them raise capital from the public market. </p><p>The Egyptian Stock Exchange is formulating a plan to launch a comprehensive market for futures contracts in Egypt.  </p><p>Baker Tilly, the independent financial advisor determined TAQA’s indicative fair value at EGP8.90/TAQA share, or EGP12 billion. This implies a 2022 P/E of 32.1x and P/B of 6.2x. </p><p>We remind you of the multiples valuation for TAQA: If we assume that the company will grow by 20% in 2023, profits of EGP450 million, and a book value of EGP2.4 billion. If we utilize 10x P/E and 2x P/B (19% ROE), the average valuation for TAQA will be EGP4.6 billion. This translates into EGP3.44/share.</p><p>The share swap deal through which SKPC will acquire Ethydco will be executed at 1:1.6, i.e. every 1.00 share in Ethydco will be swapped for less than 1.6 shares in SKPC. (Al Mal) This means that the valuation has been mirroring the capacities and has slightly adjusted for the difference in debt profiles between the two entities. It also means that within the merged/combined entity, SKPC will be 38% and Ethydco will be 62%. </p><p>ORHD&apos;s (FV: EGP20.38, OW) El Gouna will see USD100.0 million in fresh investment in the next two years allocated toward building a new hotel and expanding existing ones.</p><p>PHAR has revised upward the estimated total cost of its Biosimilar plant to EGP2.5 billion, up from an initial estimated cost of EGP1.2 billion. </p><p>MCRO plans to add 26 new products to its portfolio during the coming two year. The company targets 2023e sales of around EGP1.0 billion.</p><p>Investors are in talks with the Public Enterprises Ministry to acquire stakes in two pharma companies including “Chemical Industries Development Company – CID” through a capital increase. </p><p>The Egyptian government allocated EGP85 billion in FY23/24 for the works of the high-speed train. The entire project is set to cost some USD23 billion (c.EGP700 billion). Worth highlighting that Siemens Mobility, ORAS (FV: EGP181.70, OW), and Arab Contractors were contracted to build the first phase of the high-speed rail line, while Deutsche Bahn and SWDY (FV: EGP22.87, OW) are on board to manage and operate the first line. </p><p>South Sinai governorate is studying to offer 3 water desalination plants in 2024 with a total capacity exceeding 45k cubic meters per day.</p><p>The offering of Port Said and Damietta companies for container and cargo handling will take place after deciding on the acquisition offer submitted to the two companies by a subsidiary of Qatar Sovereign Fund. </p><p>AMNOs are waiting for NTRA’s approval on price increases within days. Market speculations point at an increase of 10-15% on telecom services provided by MNOs.</p><p>Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has begun manufacturing devices at its Tenth of Ramadan factory. </p><p>According to local media, ARAB&apos;s (FV: EGP0.65, EW) Board preliminarily approved an IFA valuation of ARAB&apos;s subsidiary, Amer Syria, at USD13.0 million (EGP0.34/ARAB share). This compares to the USD18.0 million (EGP0.48/ARAB share) offer received by ARAB for Amer Syria in March 2023.</p><p>Weekly Commodities |            Last Price&amp;nb</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The US Federal Reserve is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged within the 5.0-5.25% range at its policy meeting this Tuesday and Wednesday. </p><p>Egypt’s core inflation rose to 40.3% y-o-y from 38.6% in April. We expect the MPC to leave rates unchanged at the June 22 MPC meeting. </p><p>The government is targeting oil and gas exports of USD 21 bn in 2023, up 15% YoY and another c.15% increase in 2024 to USD 24 bn. </p><p>Short-term deposits from Arab countries with the Central Bank of Egypt reached USD 14.9 billion as of December 2022. Long-term deposits from Arab countries stabilized at USD 15 billion. </p><p>The Egyptian Stock Exchange is considering setting up a sub-market for startup companies to help them raise capital from the public market. </p><p>The Egyptian Stock Exchange is formulating a plan to launch a comprehensive market for futures contracts in Egypt.  </p><p>Baker Tilly, the independent financial advisor determined TAQA’s indicative fair value at EGP8.90/TAQA share, or EGP12 billion. This implies a 2022 P/E of 32.1x and P/B of 6.2x. </p><p>We remind you of the multiples valuation for TAQA: If we assume that the company will grow by 20% in 2023, profits of EGP450 million, and a book value of EGP2.4 billion. If we utilize 10x P/E and 2x P/B (19% ROE), the average valuation for TAQA will be EGP4.6 billion. This translates into EGP3.44/share.</p><p>The share swap deal through which SKPC will acquire Ethydco will be executed at 1:1.6, i.e. every 1.00 share in Ethydco will be swapped for less than 1.6 shares in SKPC. (Al Mal) This means that the valuation has been mirroring the capacities and has slightly adjusted for the difference in debt profiles between the two entities. It also means that within the merged/combined entity, SKPC will be 38% and Ethydco will be 62%. </p><p>ORHD&apos;s (FV: EGP20.38, OW) El Gouna will see USD100.0 million in fresh investment in the next two years allocated toward building a new hotel and expanding existing ones.</p><p>PHAR has revised upward the estimated total cost of its Biosimilar plant to EGP2.5 billion, up from an initial estimated cost of EGP1.2 billion. </p><p>MCRO plans to add 26 new products to its portfolio during the coming two year. The company targets 2023e sales of around EGP1.0 billion.</p><p>Investors are in talks with the Public Enterprises Ministry to acquire stakes in two pharma companies including “Chemical Industries Development Company – CID” through a capital increase. </p><p>The Egyptian government allocated EGP85 billion in FY23/24 for the works of the high-speed train. The entire project is set to cost some USD23 billion (c.EGP700 billion). Worth highlighting that Siemens Mobility, ORAS (FV: EGP181.70, OW), and Arab Contractors were contracted to build the first phase of the high-speed rail line, while Deutsche Bahn and SWDY (FV: EGP22.87, OW) are on board to manage and operate the first line. </p><p>South Sinai governorate is studying to offer 3 water desalination plants in 2024 with a total capacity exceeding 45k cubic meters per day.</p><p>The offering of Port Said and Damietta companies for container and cargo handling will take place after deciding on the acquisition offer submitted to the two companies by a subsidiary of Qatar Sovereign Fund. </p><p>AMNOs are waiting for NTRA’s approval on price increases within days. Market speculations point at an increase of 10-15% on telecom services provided by MNOs.</p><p>Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has begun manufacturing devices at its Tenth of Ramadan factory. </p><p>According to local media, ARAB&apos;s (FV: EGP0.65, EW) Board preliminarily approved an IFA valuation of ARAB&apos;s subsidiary, Amer Syria, at USD13.0 million (EGP0.34/ARAB share). This compares to the USD18.0 million (EGP0.48/ARAB share) offer received by ARAB for Amer Syria in March 2023.</p><p>Weekly Commodities |            Last Price&amp;nb</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[According to IMF Deputy Managing Director Antoinette Sayeh, the Fund expects to see the government achieve concrete results that will work to restore confidence in its economic reform package over the course of the next several weeks.  Private equity firm Actis and Malaysian power company Edra have renewed their interest in acquiring one of the three Siemens-built power plants for USD2 billion. The Suez Canal Economic Zone’s (SCZone) Board of Directors approved selling a 20% stake in Por...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>According to IMF Deputy Managing Director Antoinette Sayeh, the Fund expects to see the government achieve concrete results that will work to restore confidence in its economic reform package over the course of the next several weeks. </p><p>Private equity firm Actis and Malaysian power company Edra have renewed their interest in acquiring one of the three Siemens-built power plants for USD2 billion.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone’s (SCZone) Board of Directors approved selling a 20% stake in Port Said Container and Cargo Handling (PSCCHC) in an IPO. The Suez Canal Economic Zone’s (SCZone) Board of Directors signed off Thursday on selling a 20% stake in Port Said Container and Cargo Handling (PSCCHC) in an IPO. PSCCHC achieved net income of EGP509 million and equity of EGP1.8 billion in FY21/22, and we assume a big jump occurred this FY due to local currency weakness. CSAG owns 20% of PSCCHC.</p><p>Saudi Egyptian Industrial Investment (SEII) might within weeks finalize an agreement with the state-owned Metallurgical Industries Holding Company (MIH) to acquire 70% of its subsidiary El Nasr Glass and Crystal Company. </p><p>Three-month non-deliverable forwards for the EGP against the USD climbed 1% to 33.20 on Thursday. </p><p>The spread between Egypt’s USD bonds and US treasuries has narrowed about 350 points since the middle of May to 1,136 points. </p><p>Annual urban inflation rose to 32.7% y-o-y in May from 30.6% the month before. Monthly inflation also rose to 2.7% in May — up from 1.7% in April.  </p><p>All Sudanese citizens seeking to enter Egypt must now apply for a visa, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.  </p><p>The government is working to expand the participation of the private sector in electricity production and attract international companies to invest about USD12 billion over three years. </p><p>The Real Estate Development Chamber of the Federation of Egyptian Industries called for canceling the safeguard measures imposed on steel imports. Reminder: The fees applied now are 25% on on imported steel from Turkey, China and Ukraine. It should expire end of June. There was news end of May that ministry of trade is planning to extend the safegurad measures.</p><p>The SCZone’s Board approved the establishment of a new steelworks in the East Ismailia industrial area at USD610 million to produce 1.8 million tons of steel per year for export to foreign markets. </p><p>The SCZone’s Board granted preliminary approval to a Chinese consortium to establish a USD300 million ironworks in Sokhna, to produce 600k tons of sheet metal a year. </p><p>According to local media, ADQ is interested in buying a 20-25% stake in Egyptian Chemical Industries – Kima, to finance its new project of urea and ammonium nitrate expansion, at USD297 million.</p><p>The government is studying offering a stake of Ethydco in an IPO after finalizing the acquisition by SKPC.</p><p>Misr Chemical Industries - MICH got the approval of the Chemical Industries Holding Company to proceed with its new project of chlorine granules with investment cost of EGP1.3 billion.</p><p>EGAS signed an agreement with a Jordanian company to feed industrial zones in Jordan with their needs of natural gas through the Arab Gas Pipeline.</p><p>Anchorage Investments signed an MoU with the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) for its proposed USD2.5 billion petrochemical complex, the Suez Canal Authority said.</p><p>Eva Pharma plans to localize the production of some of the APIs amid foreign currency sourcing challenges.</p><p>SPMD’s phase 2 rights issue subscription will take place on the 13th and 14th of June after the subscription was 98.6% covered in phase 1.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to IMF Deputy Managing Director Antoinette Sayeh, the Fund expects to see the government achieve concrete results that will work to restore confidence in its economic reform package over the course of the next several weeks. </p><p>Private equity firm Actis and Malaysian power company Edra have renewed their interest in acquiring one of the three Siemens-built power plants for USD2 billion.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone’s (SCZone) Board of Directors approved selling a 20% stake in Port Said Container and Cargo Handling (PSCCHC) in an IPO. The Suez Canal Economic Zone’s (SCZone) Board of Directors signed off Thursday on selling a 20% stake in Port Said Container and Cargo Handling (PSCCHC) in an IPO. PSCCHC achieved net income of EGP509 million and equity of EGP1.8 billion in FY21/22, and we assume a big jump occurred this FY due to local currency weakness. CSAG owns 20% of PSCCHC.</p><p>Saudi Egyptian Industrial Investment (SEII) might within weeks finalize an agreement with the state-owned Metallurgical Industries Holding Company (MIH) to acquire 70% of its subsidiary El Nasr Glass and Crystal Company. </p><p>Three-month non-deliverable forwards for the EGP against the USD climbed 1% to 33.20 on Thursday. </p><p>The spread between Egypt’s USD bonds and US treasuries has narrowed about 350 points since the middle of May to 1,136 points. </p><p>Annual urban inflation rose to 32.7% y-o-y in May from 30.6% the month before. Monthly inflation also rose to 2.7% in May — up from 1.7% in April.  </p><p>All Sudanese citizens seeking to enter Egypt must now apply for a visa, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.  </p><p>The government is working to expand the participation of the private sector in electricity production and attract international companies to invest about USD12 billion over three years. </p><p>The Real Estate Development Chamber of the Federation of Egyptian Industries called for canceling the safeguard measures imposed on steel imports. Reminder: The fees applied now are 25% on on imported steel from Turkey, China and Ukraine. It should expire end of June. There was news end of May that ministry of trade is planning to extend the safegurad measures.</p><p>The SCZone’s Board approved the establishment of a new steelworks in the East Ismailia industrial area at USD610 million to produce 1.8 million tons of steel per year for export to foreign markets. </p><p>The SCZone’s Board granted preliminary approval to a Chinese consortium to establish a USD300 million ironworks in Sokhna, to produce 600k tons of sheet metal a year. </p><p>According to local media, ADQ is interested in buying a 20-25% stake in Egyptian Chemical Industries – Kima, to finance its new project of urea and ammonium nitrate expansion, at USD297 million.</p><p>The government is studying offering a stake of Ethydco in an IPO after finalizing the acquisition by SKPC.</p><p>Misr Chemical Industries - MICH got the approval of the Chemical Industries Holding Company to proceed with its new project of chlorine granules with investment cost of EGP1.3 billion.</p><p>EGAS signed an agreement with a Jordanian company to feed industrial zones in Jordan with their needs of natural gas through the Arab Gas Pipeline.</p><p>Anchorage Investments signed an MoU with the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) for its proposed USD2.5 billion petrochemical complex, the Suez Canal Authority said.</p><p>Eva Pharma plans to localize the production of some of the APIs amid foreign currency sourcing challenges.</p><p>SPMD’s phase 2 rights issue subscription will take place on the 13th and 14th of June after the subscription was 98.6% covered in phase 1.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[IMF deputy managing director will visit Cairo in the coming days to meet with Egyptian officials regarding the government’s economic reform program.  Annual urban inflation figures for May should be released this morning (after the release of this publication) and consensus estimates are pointing at 31.4% YoY, up from 30.6% in April. The Ministry of Finance and the National Investment Bank are preparing to sell their stakes in a number of companies. Recommendations for new electricity ta...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>IMF deputy managing director will visit Cairo in the coming days to meet with Egyptian officials regarding the government’s economic reform program. </p><p>Annual urban inflation figures for May should be released this morning (after the release of this publication) and consensus estimates are pointing at 31.4% YoY, up from 30.6% in April.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance and the National Investment Bank are preparing to sell their stakes in a number of companies.</p><p>Recommendations for new electricity tariffs have been sent to the cabinet for approval and could be announced within the next two weeks.</p><p>The government raised its purchase price for new natural gas produced from some Western Sahara concession areas by 13%, to USD3 per MMBtu, as an incentive for companies to increase production.</p><p> Saudi airline Flynas is operating three weekly flights from Jeddah to Sphinx International Airport starting 16 June 2023 and three weekly flights from Riyadh to Sphinx International Airport starting 1 July 2023.</p><p><br/> <b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP22.87,OW) is keen to help construct the electrical interconnection project between Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, and Namibia, according to a cabinet statement. </p><p>Arab Contractors will build four road and infrastructure projects in Angola after signing a partnership agreement with one of the country’s largest companies, according to local media.</p><p><b><br/></b>Oil prices climbed about 0.9% on Wednesday to USD76.95/bbl as Saudi Arabia&apos;s plans for deep output cuts more than offset demand woes stemming from rising U.S. fuel stocks and weak Chinese export data.</p><p>The EGX listing Committee agreed to list <b>COMI</b>’s ESOP shares of 20.44 million, where paid in capital increases from EGP 29.99 billion to EGP 30.19 billion, an increase of EGP 204.45 million. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>IMF deputy managing director will visit Cairo in the coming days to meet with Egyptian officials regarding the government’s economic reform program. </p><p>Annual urban inflation figures for May should be released this morning (after the release of this publication) and consensus estimates are pointing at 31.4% YoY, up from 30.6% in April.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance and the National Investment Bank are preparing to sell their stakes in a number of companies.</p><p>Recommendations for new electricity tariffs have been sent to the cabinet for approval and could be announced within the next two weeks.</p><p>The government raised its purchase price for new natural gas produced from some Western Sahara concession areas by 13%, to USD3 per MMBtu, as an incentive for companies to increase production.</p><p> Saudi airline Flynas is operating three weekly flights from Jeddah to Sphinx International Airport starting 16 June 2023 and three weekly flights from Riyadh to Sphinx International Airport starting 1 July 2023.</p><p><br/> <b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP22.87,OW) is keen to help construct the electrical interconnection project between Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, and Namibia, according to a cabinet statement. </p><p>Arab Contractors will build four road and infrastructure projects in Angola after signing a partnership agreement with one of the country’s largest companies, according to local media.</p><p><b><br/></b>Oil prices climbed about 0.9% on Wednesday to USD76.95/bbl as Saudi Arabia&apos;s plans for deep output cuts more than offset demand woes stemming from rising U.S. fuel stocks and weak Chinese export data.</p><p>The EGX listing Committee agreed to list <b>COMI</b>’s ESOP shares of 20.44 million, where paid in capital increases from EGP 29.99 billion to EGP 30.19 billion, an increase of EGP 204.45 million. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* The World Bank has downgraded its Egypt growth outlook in FY23/24 to 4.0%, down 0.8% from its last forecast in January.  Net foreign reserves inched up to USD34.66 billion in May from USD34.55 billion in April.  The Minister of Finance said that the government is committed to reducing debt to less than 80% of the GDP by FY26/27.  The budget deficit increased to 5.55% of GDP to EGP545.7 billion in 9M22/23, versus 4.89% in the comparative period of l...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The World Bank has downgraded its Egypt growth outlook in FY23/24 to 4.0%, down 0.8% from its last forecast in January. </p><p>Net foreign reserves inched up to USD34.66 billion in May from USD34.55 billion in April. </p><p>The Minister of Finance said that the government is committed to reducing debt to less than 80% of the GDP by FY26/27. </p><p>The budget deficit increased to 5.55% of GDP to EGP545.7 billion in 9M22/23, versus 4.89% in the comparative period of last year.  Tax proceeds represented 80% of Egypt&apos;s revenues. Interest expenses represented 40% of the country&apos;s expenses.</p><p>Egypt signed a deal with UAE&apos;s Masdar for a USD10 billion wind energy project to produce 10 gigawatts of electricity in West Suhag within four years. </p><p>The Ministry of Electricity targets attracting private sector investments worth EGP13 billion in FY23/24.</p><p>According to local media, <b>HELI</b> is planning to split its 1,695 feddan Heliopark land plot into smaller plots of at least 200 feddans each and offer these plots to investors before the end of 2023. Aldar Properties is interested in Heliopark, according to local media.</p><p>According to local media, <b>ORHD</b> signed a cooperation protocol with Savills Egypt with the aim of studying and developing a development strategy for the commercial area of Makadi Heights.</p><p><b>DSCW</b> attributable net profit recorded EGP16.5 mn for 1Q23, compared to EGP94 mn in 4Q22 and losses of EGP7 mn in 1Q22. Revenues for the quarter recorded EGP689 mn (+79.6% YoY, +2.5% QoQ) backed by the increase in prices from both segments, the local and the export segment, and an increase in volumes from the local segment. DSCW is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 4.4x and an EV/EBITDA of 7.4x. </p><p>According to local press, QIA will acquire <b>ETEL</b>’s stake in Vodafone Egypt over two stages through QIA’s subsidiary “Ooredoo Oman”.</p><p> The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company decided to amend two contracts for the supply and installation of cables and electrical equipment taking into account changes in exchange rates and fluctuations in raw materials prices including Energia Cables-<b>SWDY</b> consortium&apos;s contract. The total contract value after adjustment reached EGP326 million up from EGP290 million after adding 500 meters of cables.</p><p> <b>Kima</b> approved an offer from Italian contractor Maire Tecnimont to take the reins on its nitric acid and ammonium nitrate project. The project will cost some USD297 million, down from the USD323 million Maire Tecnimont originally requested.</p><p>Spanish renewables developer Ignis Energia is selling five solar power projects worth EUR300 mn. <b>HRHO</b>’s clean energy investment platform &quot;Vortex Energy&quot; signed an agreement in 2021 to invest EUR625 mn in the company for what media reported was a 49% stake. Vortex said last year that it would invest EUR176 mn in the company in 1Q23.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>The World Bank has downgraded its Egypt growth outlook in FY23/24 to 4.0%, down 0.8% from its last forecast in January. </p><p>Net foreign reserves inched up to USD34.66 billion in May from USD34.55 billion in April. </p><p>The Minister of Finance said that the government is committed to reducing debt to less than 80% of the GDP by FY26/27. </p><p>The budget deficit increased to 5.55% of GDP to EGP545.7 billion in 9M22/23, versus 4.89% in the comparative period of last year.  Tax proceeds represented 80% of Egypt&apos;s revenues. Interest expenses represented 40% of the country&apos;s expenses.</p><p>Egypt signed a deal with UAE&apos;s Masdar for a USD10 billion wind energy project to produce 10 gigawatts of electricity in West Suhag within four years. </p><p>The Ministry of Electricity targets attracting private sector investments worth EGP13 billion in FY23/24.</p><p>According to local media, <b>HELI</b> is planning to split its 1,695 feddan Heliopark land plot into smaller plots of at least 200 feddans each and offer these plots to investors before the end of 2023. Aldar Properties is interested in Heliopark, according to local media.</p><p>According to local media, <b>ORHD</b> signed a cooperation protocol with Savills Egypt with the aim of studying and developing a development strategy for the commercial area of Makadi Heights.</p><p><b>DSCW</b> attributable net profit recorded EGP16.5 mn for 1Q23, compared to EGP94 mn in 4Q22 and losses of EGP7 mn in 1Q22. Revenues for the quarter recorded EGP689 mn (+79.6% YoY, +2.5% QoQ) backed by the increase in prices from both segments, the local and the export segment, and an increase in volumes from the local segment. DSCW is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 4.4x and an EV/EBITDA of 7.4x. </p><p>According to local press, QIA will acquire <b>ETEL</b>’s stake in Vodafone Egypt over two stages through QIA’s subsidiary “Ooredoo Oman”.</p><p> The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company decided to amend two contracts for the supply and installation of cables and electrical equipment taking into account changes in exchange rates and fluctuations in raw materials prices including Energia Cables-<b>SWDY</b> consortium&apos;s contract. The total contract value after adjustment reached EGP326 million up from EGP290 million after adding 500 meters of cables.</p><p> <b>Kima</b> approved an offer from Italian contractor Maire Tecnimont to take the reins on its nitric acid and ammonium nitrate project. The project will cost some USD297 million, down from the USD323 million Maire Tecnimont originally requested.</p><p>Spanish renewables developer Ignis Energia is selling five solar power projects worth EUR300 mn. <b>HRHO</b>’s clean energy investment platform &quot;Vortex Energy&quot; signed an agreement in 2021 to invest EUR625 mn in the company for what media reported was a 49% stake. Vortex said last year that it would invest EUR176 mn in the company in 1Q23.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pitch| End of 1Q23 Results Season; TMGH Reconfirmed as Our Sector Top Pick. Highest y/y growth in 1Q23 sales (up 127.2% y/y to EGP12.2 billion). Our FV of EGP19.67/share implies a valuation gap of 109.3% which is the widest valuation gap in the sector. Our FV of EGP19.67/share is mainly supported by residential projects contributing EGP8.36/share and non-residential projects contributing EGP10.02/share. EV/sqm of EGP432 which is the second lowest EV/sqm in the sector. Ample residual land bank...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Pitch| End of 1Q23 Results Season; TMGH Reconfirmed as Our Sector Top Pick. Highest y/y growth in 1Q23 sales (up 127.2% y/y to EGP12.2 billion). Our FV of EGP19.67/share implies a valuation gap of 109.3% which is the widest valuation gap in the sector. Our FV of EGP19.67/share is mainly supported by residential projects contributing EGP8.36/share and non-residential projects contributing EGP10.02/share. EV/sqm of EGP432 which is the second lowest EV/sqm in the sector. Ample residual land bank of around 42.7 million sqm, the largest across the sector. Strong net cash position of EGP2.0 billion. Ability to hedge against increase in construction costs. Strong recurring income supported by hotel revenue (35.4% of 1Q23 revenue). Beneficiary of increase in tourism. Beneficiary of increased demand for real estate from foreigners in light of new citizenship laws. </p><p>Saudi company Alameriah has submitted a request to acquire 70.0% of HELI (FV: EGP12.44, OW) for USD400.0 million. This implies EGP13.18/share. (Not confirmed)</p><p>ARAB (FV: EGP0.65, EW) is considering investment opportunities in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, is targeting FY23 sales of EGP5.0 billion.</p><p>EFIC issued 1Q23 results where net profit after taxes amounted to EGP222 million, lower by 6% YoY, reflecting the company’s performance in gross margins. EFIC is trading at FY23 P/E of 5.8x and EV/EBITDA of 4.5x.</p><p>CICH (FV: EGP8.00, OW) 1Q23 net attributable profit recorded EGP 320 million (+3% q/q, +107% y/y). Healthy annual performance was driven by strong leasing revenues, followed by FX gains (EGP290 mn), microfinance and brokerage revenues despite growing expenses driven by direct financing and credit-related provisions.  CICH is currently trading at P/B23 of 1.1x, P/E23 of 6.2x with a ROAE23 of 20%.</p><p>We upgraded our fair value for ORAS to EGP181.70/share (USD5.19/share), despite the challenges still mounting on contractors. ORAS is currently trading at FY23 P/E of 4.4x and EV/EBITDA of 3.2x. </p><p>ORAS subsidiary Weitz is set to build six warehouses for medicines and medical supplies across the country.</p><p>ORAS has purchased 6.5 million treasury shares for USD 3.0 per share. The Company will cancel these shares after three months.</p><p>The Nuclear Energy Authority is awaiting delivery of the second key component of the nuclear reactor equipment from Russia for the Dabaa plant project during 1Q24. </p><p>RACC has opened a new customer service center in Riyadh as it looks to strengthen its operations in the region. </p><p>An Emirati entity is interested in acquiring 25-30% of EAST, according to local media. No offers have been made to the company yet.</p><p>The Ministries of Industry and Finance, in cooperation with the General Authority for Investment, are studying increasing the percentage of export support for projects operating under the free zone system to a maximum of 12% instead of 5%. ORWE is a beneficiary for some of its factories. </p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt will conduct a valuation for the Zaafarana and Jabal Al-Zayt wind stations, after receiving requests from a number of Arab and foreign companies to acquire stakes in those projects.</p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pitch| End of 1Q23 Results Season; TMGH Reconfirmed as Our Sector Top Pick. Highest y/y growth in 1Q23 sales (up 127.2% y/y to EGP12.2 billion). Our FV of EGP19.67/share implies a valuation gap of 109.3% which is the widest valuation gap in the sector. Our FV of EGP19.67/share is mainly supported by residential projects contributing EGP8.36/share and non-residential projects contributing EGP10.02/share. EV/sqm of EGP432 which is the second lowest EV/sqm in the sector. Ample residual land bank of around 42.7 million sqm, the largest across the sector. Strong net cash position of EGP2.0 billion. Ability to hedge against increase in construction costs. Strong recurring income supported by hotel revenue (35.4% of 1Q23 revenue). Beneficiary of increase in tourism. Beneficiary of increased demand for real estate from foreigners in light of new citizenship laws. </p><p>Saudi company Alameriah has submitted a request to acquire 70.0% of HELI (FV: EGP12.44, OW) for USD400.0 million. This implies EGP13.18/share. (Not confirmed)</p><p>ARAB (FV: EGP0.65, EW) is considering investment opportunities in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, is targeting FY23 sales of EGP5.0 billion.</p><p>EFIC issued 1Q23 results where net profit after taxes amounted to EGP222 million, lower by 6% YoY, reflecting the company’s performance in gross margins. EFIC is trading at FY23 P/E of 5.8x and EV/EBITDA of 4.5x.</p><p>CICH (FV: EGP8.00, OW) 1Q23 net attributable profit recorded EGP 320 million (+3% q/q, +107% y/y). Healthy annual performance was driven by strong leasing revenues, followed by FX gains (EGP290 mn), microfinance and brokerage revenues despite growing expenses driven by direct financing and credit-related provisions.  CICH is currently trading at P/B23 of 1.1x, P/E23 of 6.2x with a ROAE23 of 20%.</p><p>We upgraded our fair value for ORAS to EGP181.70/share (USD5.19/share), despite the challenges still mounting on contractors. ORAS is currently trading at FY23 P/E of 4.4x and EV/EBITDA of 3.2x. </p><p>ORAS subsidiary Weitz is set to build six warehouses for medicines and medical supplies across the country.</p><p>ORAS has purchased 6.5 million treasury shares for USD 3.0 per share. The Company will cancel these shares after three months.</p><p>The Nuclear Energy Authority is awaiting delivery of the second key component of the nuclear reactor equipment from Russia for the Dabaa plant project during 1Q24. </p><p>RACC has opened a new customer service center in Riyadh as it looks to strengthen its operations in the region. </p><p>An Emirati entity is interested in acquiring 25-30% of EAST, according to local media. No offers have been made to the company yet.</p><p>The Ministries of Industry and Finance, in cooperation with the General Authority for Investment, are studying increasing the percentage of export support for projects operating under the free zone system to a maximum of 12% instead of 5%. ORWE is a beneficiary for some of its factories. </p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt will conduct a valuation for the Zaafarana and Jabal Al-Zayt wind stations, after receiving requests from a number of Arab and foreign companies to acquire stakes in those projects.</p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt’s PMI rose from 47.3 in April to 47.8 in May, the highest level since February 2022.  Egypt targets increasing oil production by 11% to 650k bbl/day during 2023, with investments of foreign oil companies at USD 7.75 billion, +35% YoY.  The government is in talks with strategic investors to sell a 49% stake in the Egyptian Drilling Company (EDC), aiming to complete the sale before the end of 3Q23. Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene (Elab) will be listed on the EGX this month (40%).&...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s PMI rose from 47.3 in April to 47.8 in May, the highest level since February 2022. </p><p>Egypt targets increasing oil production by 11% to 650k bbl/day during 2023, with investments of foreign oil companies at USD 7.75 billion, +35% YoY. </p><p>The government is in talks with strategic investors to sell a 49% stake in the Egyptian Drilling Company (EDC), aiming to complete the sale before the end of 3Q23.</p><p>Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene (Elab) will be listed on the EGX this month (40%). </p><p>The EGX’s listing committee has approved the temporary listing of CCAP’s TAQA Arabia. We value Taqa at EGP4.6 billion. This translates into EGP3.44/TAQA share and EGP1.41/CCAP share. CCAP could be heading toward c.EGP3.30, without any conglomerate discount.  </p><p>In light of market speculation on the revival of QIA’s interest to acquire ETEL’s (partial/full) stake in Vodafone Egypt, we remind you that ETEL holds a 44.95% stake in VE (entire stake) and the deal options historically imply EGP28.70-32.60/ETEL share for the entire stake. <b>It is important to note that these implied USD valuations are pre-devaluation, which might decrease now given that Vodafone cashflows are mostly denominated in EGP. </b></p><p>STC is in negotiations to acquire a company operating in the field of information technology in Egypt.</p><p>FWRY renewed its partnership agreement with the United Nations World Food Program, to provide different financial and cash assistance solutions in Egypt.</p><p>The Arab African International Bank (AAIB) saw its profits increase 22% YoY in 1Q2023 to reach EGP1.22 bn, according to the bank’s standalone financial statements.</p><p>The winning consortium for establishing and operating the Tenth of Ramadan Dry Port will be announced by the end of June with investments of USD230 million.</p><p>Cigarette prices witnessed a rise in the past few days, especially the local brands, due to supply shortages created by retailers (not producers) to push retail selling prices higher, according to the local media.</p><p>Lecico UK (100% owned by LCSW) will increase its capital by GBP1.5 million through a rights issue. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities | Last Price           WoW Change, %</b></p><p>Brent, USD/bbl  76.1      -1.1%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton     274.9    -4.9%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton      320.0    -12.7%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton              967.5    -1.5%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton             427.9    0.0%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton             1,785.0 -1.1%</p><p>Steam Coal, USD/ton      131.0    -18.1%</p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s PMI rose from 47.3 in April to 47.8 in May, the highest level since February 2022. </p><p>Egypt targets increasing oil production by 11% to 650k bbl/day during 2023, with investments of foreign oil companies at USD 7.75 billion, +35% YoY. </p><p>The government is in talks with strategic investors to sell a 49% stake in the Egyptian Drilling Company (EDC), aiming to complete the sale before the end of 3Q23.</p><p>Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene (Elab) will be listed on the EGX this month (40%). </p><p>The EGX’s listing committee has approved the temporary listing of CCAP’s TAQA Arabia. We value Taqa at EGP4.6 billion. This translates into EGP3.44/TAQA share and EGP1.41/CCAP share. CCAP could be heading toward c.EGP3.30, without any conglomerate discount.  </p><p>In light of market speculation on the revival of QIA’s interest to acquire ETEL’s (partial/full) stake in Vodafone Egypt, we remind you that ETEL holds a 44.95% stake in VE (entire stake) and the deal options historically imply EGP28.70-32.60/ETEL share for the entire stake. <b>It is important to note that these implied USD valuations are pre-devaluation, which might decrease now given that Vodafone cashflows are mostly denominated in EGP. </b></p><p>STC is in negotiations to acquire a company operating in the field of information technology in Egypt.</p><p>FWRY renewed its partnership agreement with the United Nations World Food Program, to provide different financial and cash assistance solutions in Egypt.</p><p>The Arab African International Bank (AAIB) saw its profits increase 22% YoY in 1Q2023 to reach EGP1.22 bn, according to the bank’s standalone financial statements.</p><p>The winning consortium for establishing and operating the Tenth of Ramadan Dry Port will be announced by the end of June with investments of USD230 million.</p><p>Cigarette prices witnessed a rise in the past few days, especially the local brands, due to supply shortages created by retailers (not producers) to push retail selling prices higher, according to the local media.</p><p>Lecico UK (100% owned by LCSW) will increase its capital by GBP1.5 million through a rights issue. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities | Last Price           WoW Change, %</b></p><p>Brent, USD/bbl  76.1      -1.1%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton     274.9    -4.9%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton      320.0    -12.7%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton              967.5    -1.5%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton             427.9    0.0%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton             1,785.0 -1.1%</p><p>Steam Coal, USD/ton      131.0    -18.1%</p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[NBE and BM are studying a proposal to offer USD certificates of deposit  with 17% interest rate, with the equivalent value of interest being paid in Egyptian pounds, and another with a return of up to 10%, with interest being paid in US Dollars, while  limiting the right to subscribe to Egyptians with dual nationalities, or those working abroad, or foreigners. Barclays is lining up a June promotional roadshow for the sale of United Bank. The government is studying offering additiona...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>NBE and BM are studying a proposal to offer USD certificates of deposit  with 17% interest rate, with the equivalent value of interest being paid in Egyptian pounds, and another with a return of up to 10%, with interest being paid in US Dollars, while  limiting the right to subscribe to Egyptians with dual nationalities, or those working abroad, or foreigners.</p><p>Barclays is lining up a June promotional roadshow for the sale of United Bank.</p><p>The government is studying offering additional stakes of 10-15% in SKPC, AMOC, EFIH, and EAST through an accelerated book building process. </p><p>Some 4.5 mn tourists visited Egypt in the first four months of 2023.</p><p>ORAS reported 1Q23 attributable net income of USD36.1 million in 1Q23 (+176% YoY, -35.2% QoQ). The annual surge in bottom-line was driven by net forex gains of USD28.4 million during the quarter. Revenue stood at USD805 million (-17.8% YoY, -28.4% QoQ). The drop was primarily driven by a considerable decline in MEA business with the EGP depreciation that diluted translation of Egypt’s operations by around USD335 million during the quarter. ORAS is currently trading at FY23e P/E of 7.5x and EV/EBITDA of 2.2x.</p><p>Egyptian National Railways Authority received a number of offers from local and international alliances competing for Cairo Alexandria Trade Logistics Development Project with investments estimated at a range of USD740-1,200 million. Bidders include ORAS, Hassan Allam, and Arab Contractors.</p><p>We upgraded our fair value for EGAL to EGP53.58/share, up from EGP39.53/share with an Overweight recommendation to account for: Further currency depreciation which reflects on selling prices and margins, Aluminum cash price levels, higher debt levels, higher cost of capital. We remind you that the revamp of the company’s facilities (strategic investor capital increase), the solar power plant, and/or better electricity pricing are considered significant triggers paving the way for more growth. EGAL is trading at FY23/24e P/E of 3.0x and EV/EBITDA of 2.4x. Dividend yield is 16.9% in FY22/23. </p><p>SVCE announced 1Q23 net loss of EGP37.1 million vs. a net loss of EGP31.2 million in 1Q22. Despite revenue surge, interest expense has eaten up operating profits. </p><p>GDWA recorded a net income after minority interest of EGP141.6 million in 1Q23, surging from EGP10.4 million in 1Q22. Consolidated revenues soared 80% YoY to EGP2.9 billion in 1Q23 triggered mainly by selling price increases that took place recently due to the exchange rate fluctuations. Wires &amp; cables sector showed the highest contribution of 69% of the total revenue, followed by the dairy industry at 16%, and 7% from the paper &amp; packaging sector. </p><p>IDHC released 1Q23 net attributable profit of EGP173 million in 1Q23 (-41.7% YoY, +26.1% QoQ), with annual decline is attributed to: A strong base effect that capped revenue growth (-22.4% YoY, +13.7% QoQ), GPM contraction (-9.6pps YoY, +0.7pps QoQ) on post covid normalization, Higher annual SG&amp;A to sales (+10pps YoY, -3.7pps QoQ), and Higher financing expenses (+29.4% YoY).</p><p>IDHC is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 29.4x and EV/EBITDA of 12.9x. We updated our FV to EGP23.05, with equalweight recommendation. </p><p>RMDA acquired 11 cardiometabolic products to tap into five therapeutic areas that have a combined market value of EGP2.2 bn a three-year CAGR of 37%. Rameda plans to add seven new product launches in this area before the end of FY23. </p><p>MNHD (FV: EGP3.16, EW) launched the first phase of its West Assiut project.</p><p>PRDC reported 1Q23 revenue of EGP1.7 billion, up 58.0% y/y, and 1Q23 net profit of EGP66.1 million, compared to 1Q22 net loss of EGP0.6 million.</p><p>Samsung Electronics plans to establish a new factory for smartphone assembly in its industrial complex in Beni Suef in 4Q23.  </p><p>Egypt wants to position East Port Said as a hub for the automotive industry, w</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NBE and BM are studying a proposal to offer USD certificates of deposit  with 17% interest rate, with the equivalent value of interest being paid in Egyptian pounds, and another with a return of up to 10%, with interest being paid in US Dollars, while  limiting the right to subscribe to Egyptians with dual nationalities, or those working abroad, or foreigners.</p><p>Barclays is lining up a June promotional roadshow for the sale of United Bank.</p><p>The government is studying offering additional stakes of 10-15% in SKPC, AMOC, EFIH, and EAST through an accelerated book building process. </p><p>Some 4.5 mn tourists visited Egypt in the first four months of 2023.</p><p>ORAS reported 1Q23 attributable net income of USD36.1 million in 1Q23 (+176% YoY, -35.2% QoQ). The annual surge in bottom-line was driven by net forex gains of USD28.4 million during the quarter. Revenue stood at USD805 million (-17.8% YoY, -28.4% QoQ). The drop was primarily driven by a considerable decline in MEA business with the EGP depreciation that diluted translation of Egypt’s operations by around USD335 million during the quarter. ORAS is currently trading at FY23e P/E of 7.5x and EV/EBITDA of 2.2x.</p><p>Egyptian National Railways Authority received a number of offers from local and international alliances competing for Cairo Alexandria Trade Logistics Development Project with investments estimated at a range of USD740-1,200 million. Bidders include ORAS, Hassan Allam, and Arab Contractors.</p><p>We upgraded our fair value for EGAL to EGP53.58/share, up from EGP39.53/share with an Overweight recommendation to account for: Further currency depreciation which reflects on selling prices and margins, Aluminum cash price levels, higher debt levels, higher cost of capital. We remind you that the revamp of the company’s facilities (strategic investor capital increase), the solar power plant, and/or better electricity pricing are considered significant triggers paving the way for more growth. EGAL is trading at FY23/24e P/E of 3.0x and EV/EBITDA of 2.4x. Dividend yield is 16.9% in FY22/23. </p><p>SVCE announced 1Q23 net loss of EGP37.1 million vs. a net loss of EGP31.2 million in 1Q22. Despite revenue surge, interest expense has eaten up operating profits. </p><p>GDWA recorded a net income after minority interest of EGP141.6 million in 1Q23, surging from EGP10.4 million in 1Q22. Consolidated revenues soared 80% YoY to EGP2.9 billion in 1Q23 triggered mainly by selling price increases that took place recently due to the exchange rate fluctuations. Wires &amp; cables sector showed the highest contribution of 69% of the total revenue, followed by the dairy industry at 16%, and 7% from the paper &amp; packaging sector. </p><p>IDHC released 1Q23 net attributable profit of EGP173 million in 1Q23 (-41.7% YoY, +26.1% QoQ), with annual decline is attributed to: A strong base effect that capped revenue growth (-22.4% YoY, +13.7% QoQ), GPM contraction (-9.6pps YoY, +0.7pps QoQ) on post covid normalization, Higher annual SG&amp;A to sales (+10pps YoY, -3.7pps QoQ), and Higher financing expenses (+29.4% YoY).</p><p>IDHC is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 29.4x and EV/EBITDA of 12.9x. We updated our FV to EGP23.05, with equalweight recommendation. </p><p>RMDA acquired 11 cardiometabolic products to tap into five therapeutic areas that have a combined market value of EGP2.2 bn a three-year CAGR of 37%. Rameda plans to add seven new product launches in this area before the end of FY23. </p><p>MNHD (FV: EGP3.16, EW) launched the first phase of its West Assiut project.</p><p>PRDC reported 1Q23 revenue of EGP1.7 billion, up 58.0% y/y, and 1Q23 net profit of EGP66.1 million, compared to 1Q22 net loss of EGP0.6 million.</p><p>Samsung Electronics plans to establish a new factory for smartphone assembly in its industrial complex in Beni Suef in 4Q23.  </p><p>Egypt wants to position East Port Said as a hub for the automotive industry, w</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received a phone call from IMF Managing Director yesterday, discussing the government’s economic reform program.   New rules making it easier for foreigners to get citizenship were signed into law by El Sisi, including the purchase of real estate units for a value of USD350k. TMGH is a key beneficiary.    The cabinet approved a recent decision by the Interior Ministry to amend the Investment Act regulations to allow foreign investors to acquire ye...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received a phone call from IMF Managing Director yesterday, discussing the government’s economic reform program.</p><p> </p><p>New rules making it easier for foreigners to get citizenship were signed into law by El Sisi, including the purchase of real estate units for a value of USD350k. TMGH is a key beneficiary. </p><p> </p><p>The cabinet approved a recent decision by the Interior Ministry to amend the Investment Act regulations to allow foreign investors to acquire year-long non-touristic residencies when proposing investment plans to GAFI. </p><p> </p><p>Finance Minister Mohamed Maait expressed optimism that the New Development Bank — the multilateral lender set up by the BRICS — will provide Egypt with concessional loans to fund infrastructure projects.</p><p> </p><p>Some prepaid cards can no longer be used to make international transactions, according to the CBE, cards that aren’t linked to bank accounts, and issued by digital payments companies Klivvr, Nexta, and Telda.</p><p> </p><p>Importers can now pay just 1% of the tax and fees required to proceed with the customs clearance process before the arrival of imports, down from 30% previously, according to a Finance Ministry decision. The remaining 99% is to be paid upon the arrival of imports. The decision went into effect on 30 May.</p><p> </p><p>The developers of Cyprus’ Aphrodite field plan to build a subsea pipeline linking the offshore gas reservoir to an Egyptian LNG processing facility. </p><p>Trade and Industry Minister issued a decision allowing industrial investors to pay for licenses every three or five years, instead of annually. </p><p> </p><p>An energy firm will make its debut on the EGX within two months, according to EGX head Ramy El Dokany. </p><p> </p><p>The exchange is terminating its EGX50 index due to its limited usefulness and will launch a new Sharia-compliant index.</p><p> </p><p>Negative net foreign position fell in April for the first time since December, by USD 162.7 million, reaching USD 24.1 billion, compared to USD 24.3 billion during last March, supported by a decrease in the commercial banks negative NFA, while it widened at the CBE.</p><p><b> <br/>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP22.87, OW) achieved solid 1Q23 results recording a surge in net attributable income to EGP2.9 billion in 1Q23, almost 4-fold the earnings in 1Q22 and 25% higher than 4Q22. Bottom-line growth was accelerated by higher profitability across all business segments, coupled with higher FX gains that partially offset rising financing costs and SG&amp;A expenses. SWDY is currently trading at FY23e P/E of 4.4x and EV/EBITDA of 4.7x. <em>Please refer to our note published earlier today for further details.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><b>ORAS</b> general assembly approved the purchase of 6,517,444 of its own shares (the “Shares”), representing 5.58% of the Company’s total issued share capital at a price of USD3.00/share.</p><p><b><br/> Consumer Staples </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>OLFI </b>(FV: EGP14.11, OW)<b> </b>released 1Q23 financial results: </p><ul><li>Net profit for the quarter recorded EGP115.2 mn (+27.1% YoY, -15.2% QoQ) with a margin of 7.8% versus 9.8% in 1Q22 and 9.6% in 4Q22. The sequential pressure in net profitability came backed by FX losses. The rise in net interest expense took a toll on bottom-line as well due to the rise in the company’s net debt. </li><li><em>We raise our FV for OLFI to reach EGP14.11/share from a previous EGP11.60/share and uplifting our recommendation to Overweight. </em></li><li><em>OLFI is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 9.7x and and EV/EBITDA of 5.2x.<br/> <br/></em><br/></li></ul><p><b>POUL</b> (FV: EGP5.90, EW) </p><ul><li>POUL achieved record breaking results for the quarter. Net profit recorded EGP556.1 mn compared to EGP52.5 mn in 1Q22 and EGP76.7 mn in 4Q22. The huge peak is backed by a sur</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received a phone call from IMF Managing Director yesterday, discussing the government’s economic reform program.</p><p> </p><p>New rules making it easier for foreigners to get citizenship were signed into law by El Sisi, including the purchase of real estate units for a value of USD350k. TMGH is a key beneficiary. </p><p> </p><p>The cabinet approved a recent decision by the Interior Ministry to amend the Investment Act regulations to allow foreign investors to acquire year-long non-touristic residencies when proposing investment plans to GAFI. </p><p> </p><p>Finance Minister Mohamed Maait expressed optimism that the New Development Bank — the multilateral lender set up by the BRICS — will provide Egypt with concessional loans to fund infrastructure projects.</p><p> </p><p>Some prepaid cards can no longer be used to make international transactions, according to the CBE, cards that aren’t linked to bank accounts, and issued by digital payments companies Klivvr, Nexta, and Telda.</p><p> </p><p>Importers can now pay just 1% of the tax and fees required to proceed with the customs clearance process before the arrival of imports, down from 30% previously, according to a Finance Ministry decision. The remaining 99% is to be paid upon the arrival of imports. The decision went into effect on 30 May.</p><p> </p><p>The developers of Cyprus’ Aphrodite field plan to build a subsea pipeline linking the offshore gas reservoir to an Egyptian LNG processing facility. </p><p>Trade and Industry Minister issued a decision allowing industrial investors to pay for licenses every three or five years, instead of annually. </p><p> </p><p>An energy firm will make its debut on the EGX within two months, according to EGX head Ramy El Dokany. </p><p> </p><p>The exchange is terminating its EGX50 index due to its limited usefulness and will launch a new Sharia-compliant index.</p><p> </p><p>Negative net foreign position fell in April for the first time since December, by USD 162.7 million, reaching USD 24.1 billion, compared to USD 24.3 billion during last March, supported by a decrease in the commercial banks negative NFA, while it widened at the CBE.</p><p><b> <br/>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP22.87, OW) achieved solid 1Q23 results recording a surge in net attributable income to EGP2.9 billion in 1Q23, almost 4-fold the earnings in 1Q22 and 25% higher than 4Q22. Bottom-line growth was accelerated by higher profitability across all business segments, coupled with higher FX gains that partially offset rising financing costs and SG&amp;A expenses. SWDY is currently trading at FY23e P/E of 4.4x and EV/EBITDA of 4.7x. <em>Please refer to our note published earlier today for further details.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><b>ORAS</b> general assembly approved the purchase of 6,517,444 of its own shares (the “Shares”), representing 5.58% of the Company’s total issued share capital at a price of USD3.00/share.</p><p><b><br/> Consumer Staples </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>OLFI </b>(FV: EGP14.11, OW)<b> </b>released 1Q23 financial results: </p><ul><li>Net profit for the quarter recorded EGP115.2 mn (+27.1% YoY, -15.2% QoQ) with a margin of 7.8% versus 9.8% in 1Q22 and 9.6% in 4Q22. The sequential pressure in net profitability came backed by FX losses. The rise in net interest expense took a toll on bottom-line as well due to the rise in the company’s net debt. </li><li><em>We raise our FV for OLFI to reach EGP14.11/share from a previous EGP11.60/share and uplifting our recommendation to Overweight. </em></li><li><em>OLFI is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 9.7x and and EV/EBITDA of 5.2x.<br/> <br/></em><br/></li></ul><p><b>POUL</b> (FV: EGP5.90, EW) </p><ul><li>POUL achieved record breaking results for the quarter. Net profit recorded EGP556.1 mn compared to EGP52.5 mn in 1Q22 and EGP76.7 mn in 4Q22. The huge peak is backed by a sur</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[JUFO (FV: EGP14.00, OW) released 1Q23 bottom line of EGP339 mn (+134.9% YoY, +107%, QoQ), backed by enhanced gross profitability, cost-cutting measures, and exports, despite the heightened interest expenses and FX losses. Price increases did not compensate for volumes drop. JUFO is trading at a FY23 P/E of 11.1x and an EV/EBITDA of 6.1x. EAST (FV: EGP24.72, OW) released 3Q22/23 bottom line of EGP1,801 mn (+35.3% YoY, -11% QoQ) backed by the company’s interest income and FX gains. The squeeze ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>JUFO (FV: EGP14.00, OW) released 1Q23 bottom line of EGP339 mn (+134.9% YoY, +107%, QoQ), backed by enhanced gross profitability, cost-cutting measures, and exports, despite the heightened interest expenses and FX losses. Price increases did not compensate for volumes drop. JUFO is trading at a FY23 P/E of 11.1x and an EV/EBITDA of 6.1x.</p><p>EAST (FV: EGP24.72, OW) released 3Q22/23 bottom line of EGP1,801 mn (+35.3% YoY, -11% QoQ) backed by the company’s interest income and FX gains. The squeeze in gross margins sequentially is due to the rising costs starting to catch up with the company. The price increase implemented by March 2023 is expected to reflect by 4Q22/. EAST is trading at a FY23/24 P/E of 6.4x and an EV/EBITDA of 2.9x.</p><p>ARCC (FV:EGP9.94, OW) posted consolidated 1Q23 attributable net income of EGP242 million (+4-fold YoY, +2.5-fold QoQ). The surge in earnings was attributed to considerable revenue growth as well as healthy margins, despite forex loss of EGP104 million. Selling price increases outpaced that of production costs. ARCC is trading at FY23e P/E of 5.1x, EV/EBITDA of 2.7x and EV/ton of EGP636.</p><p>MBSC posted its unaudited financial results for 1Q23 recording earnings of EGP61 million (+29% YoY, -75% QoQ). The annual surge in earnings was supported by almost nil tax expense and forex losses reported in other comprehensive income. The sequential drop came as a result of the reversal of the EGP380 million provision booked in 4Q22. Lower sales volumes. MBSC is currently trading at FY23e P/E of 11.1x, EV/EBITDA of 9.1x and EV/ton of EGP675.  MBSC board of directors approved purchasing 10% of the company’s total shares as treasury shares.</p><p>Siemens - SWDY (FV: EGP19.97, OW) consortium has now a higher chance to win the bid for the rehabilitation of hydroelectric power plants in Aswan (EUR41 million) after the withdrawal of Sinohydro-Power China consortium from competition. </p><p>The Egyptian Ministry of Housing is close to presenting the first package of water desalination projects (29 projects) to the private sector. </p><p>PHDC (FV: EGP3.91, OW) achieved solid 1Q23 sales of EGP6.8 billion, up 22.3% y/y and down 20.1% q/q, supported by sales in Badya and in Palm Hills Alexandria. Net profit in 1Q23 reached EGP252.7 million, down 14.3% y/y and 26.8% q/q, due to a 145.1% y/y increase in finance cost to EGP368.4 million. </p><p>BINV released positive 1Q23 financial results, where the consolidated bottom line recorded EGP331 mn implying 15x growth y/y. 1Q23 net income excludes a capital gain of EGP530 mn resulting from the sale of  BINV’s stake in TOTAL Energies Egypt (which was booked in the retained earnings directly). 1Q23 comprehensive income reached EGP 861 mn. BINV is currently trading at P/E23 of 5.4x and P/B23 of 1.1x.</p><p>HDBK 1Q23 standalone bottom line recorded EGP1,325 million (+163% q/q, +107% y/y, driven by 1) robust margins, 2) strong non-interest income, and 3) slower growth of OPEX than operating income. HDBK is currently trading at 2023 P/E of 4.0x and P/B of 0.8x.</p><p>CANA&apos;s 1Q23 net profit recorded EGP251 million (+161% y/y,-63% q/q), on the back of strong top-line growth (+90% y/y), and strong non-interest income growth (+302% y/y), driven by FX gains. Sequentially, there is a high base effect (EGP666 million). FRA has approved CANA’s latest round of capital increase, from EGP3.6 bn to EGP4.3 bn, through 0.194 bonus shares/CANA share. The stock is currently trading at P/B23 of 0.3x and P/E23 of 2.5x.</p><p>Orascom Investment Holding (OIH) is exploring investments in Uzbekistan’s renewables and hospitality sectors, as part of a USD1.2 bn investment plan.</p><p>AIH released 1Q23 standalone financials where the bottom line recorded EGP9.2 million (-75%y/y, -62.3%q/q) on the back of higher provisions, and weaker top-line. AIH’s BoD approved increasing the company’s paid-in capital from EGP404.7 million to EGP490.7 million through 0.05 bonus shares/AIH</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>JUFO (FV: EGP14.00, OW) released 1Q23 bottom line of EGP339 mn (+134.9% YoY, +107%, QoQ), backed by enhanced gross profitability, cost-cutting measures, and exports, despite the heightened interest expenses and FX losses. Price increases did not compensate for volumes drop. JUFO is trading at a FY23 P/E of 11.1x and an EV/EBITDA of 6.1x.</p><p>EAST (FV: EGP24.72, OW) released 3Q22/23 bottom line of EGP1,801 mn (+35.3% YoY, -11% QoQ) backed by the company’s interest income and FX gains. The squeeze in gross margins sequentially is due to the rising costs starting to catch up with the company. The price increase implemented by March 2023 is expected to reflect by 4Q22/. EAST is trading at a FY23/24 P/E of 6.4x and an EV/EBITDA of 2.9x.</p><p>ARCC (FV:EGP9.94, OW) posted consolidated 1Q23 attributable net income of EGP242 million (+4-fold YoY, +2.5-fold QoQ). The surge in earnings was attributed to considerable revenue growth as well as healthy margins, despite forex loss of EGP104 million. Selling price increases outpaced that of production costs. ARCC is trading at FY23e P/E of 5.1x, EV/EBITDA of 2.7x and EV/ton of EGP636.</p><p>MBSC posted its unaudited financial results for 1Q23 recording earnings of EGP61 million (+29% YoY, -75% QoQ). The annual surge in earnings was supported by almost nil tax expense and forex losses reported in other comprehensive income. The sequential drop came as a result of the reversal of the EGP380 million provision booked in 4Q22. Lower sales volumes. MBSC is currently trading at FY23e P/E of 11.1x, EV/EBITDA of 9.1x and EV/ton of EGP675.  MBSC board of directors approved purchasing 10% of the company’s total shares as treasury shares.</p><p>Siemens - SWDY (FV: EGP19.97, OW) consortium has now a higher chance to win the bid for the rehabilitation of hydroelectric power plants in Aswan (EUR41 million) after the withdrawal of Sinohydro-Power China consortium from competition. </p><p>The Egyptian Ministry of Housing is close to presenting the first package of water desalination projects (29 projects) to the private sector. </p><p>PHDC (FV: EGP3.91, OW) achieved solid 1Q23 sales of EGP6.8 billion, up 22.3% y/y and down 20.1% q/q, supported by sales in Badya and in Palm Hills Alexandria. Net profit in 1Q23 reached EGP252.7 million, down 14.3% y/y and 26.8% q/q, due to a 145.1% y/y increase in finance cost to EGP368.4 million. </p><p>BINV released positive 1Q23 financial results, where the consolidated bottom line recorded EGP331 mn implying 15x growth y/y. 1Q23 net income excludes a capital gain of EGP530 mn resulting from the sale of  BINV’s stake in TOTAL Energies Egypt (which was booked in the retained earnings directly). 1Q23 comprehensive income reached EGP 861 mn. BINV is currently trading at P/E23 of 5.4x and P/B23 of 1.1x.</p><p>HDBK 1Q23 standalone bottom line recorded EGP1,325 million (+163% q/q, +107% y/y, driven by 1) robust margins, 2) strong non-interest income, and 3) slower growth of OPEX than operating income. HDBK is currently trading at 2023 P/E of 4.0x and P/B of 0.8x.</p><p>CANA&apos;s 1Q23 net profit recorded EGP251 million (+161% y/y,-63% q/q), on the back of strong top-line growth (+90% y/y), and strong non-interest income growth (+302% y/y), driven by FX gains. Sequentially, there is a high base effect (EGP666 million). FRA has approved CANA’s latest round of capital increase, from EGP3.6 bn to EGP4.3 bn, through 0.194 bonus shares/CANA share. The stock is currently trading at P/B23 of 0.3x and P/E23 of 2.5x.</p><p>Orascom Investment Holding (OIH) is exploring investments in Uzbekistan’s renewables and hospitality sectors, as part of a USD1.2 bn investment plan.</p><p>AIH released 1Q23 standalone financials where the bottom line recorded EGP9.2 million (-75%y/y, -62.3%q/q) on the back of higher provisions, and weaker top-line. AIH’s BoD approved increasing the company’s paid-in capital from EGP404.7 million to EGP490.7 million through 0.05 bonus shares/AIH</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[MPs gave their final approval yesterday to a fresh batch of tax amendments — to add EGP 1.2 billion to state revenues. The bill will be passed to the President to sign into law.  Investors will be charged the 10% capital gains tax on only 50% of the realized gains made from selling shares in newly-listed companies. This will fall to 25% two years after the passage of the legislation.  Income made from investments in venture capital funds, real estate investment funds, holding compan...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>MPs gave their final approval yesterday to a fresh batch of tax amendments — to add EGP 1.2 billion to state revenues. The bill will be passed to the President to sign into law. </p><p>Investors will be charged the 10% capital gains tax on only 50% of the realized gains made from selling shares in newly-listed companies. This will fall to 25% two years after the passage of the legislation. </p><p>Income made from investments in venture capital funds, real estate investment funds, holding companies, and or equity funds is now subject to a 5-15% capital gains tax. </p><p>FRA has granted the EGX the green light to launch the clearing company for its new futures exchange, which will operate by 4Q2023. </p><p>The Finance Ministry aims to link up with Euroclear before the end of 2023. </p><p>An Australian consortium plans to invest USD875 million to establish a plant for “phosphoric acid” in the economic zone of the Golden Triangle in Safaga, with a total production capacity of 692k tons annually.</p><p>Energy China will sign a framework agreement to build a green hydrogen plant in SCZone within two months.</p><p>The Egyptian government is now targeting increasing its renewable energy generation capacity to cover 60% of the country&apos;s electricity needs by 2040.</p><p>ETEL (FV: EGP34.00, OW) reported impressive 1Q23 financial results with net profit at EGP3.81 billion in 1Q23 (+179.1% YoY, +26.7% QoQ); shaped by healthy revenue growth of 48.2%% YoY and 16.3% QoQ, margin expansion; higher investment income from Vodafone of EGP894 million (+182% YoY, +38.2% QoQ). We updated our FV for Telecom Egypt to EGP34.00 per share. ETEL is currently trading at 20223e P/E of 4.0x and EV/Adjusted EBITDA of 2.8x. </p><p>MTIE reported strong 1Q23 net attributable profit of EGP153.1million in 1Q23 (+200% YoY, +20.8% QoQ), on the back of healthy revenues (+27.6% YoY), margin expansion (GPM: +2.1pps YoY, EBITDA margin: +2.4pps YoY), recognition of EGP26.2 million as gain from investments, and FX gains of EGP25.8 million in 1Q23. MTIE is currently trading at an annualized 2023f P/E of 10.9x.</p><p>Mopco released neutral 1Q23 bottom line of EGP2.452 billion compared to EGP2.196 billion (+12% QoQ, +17% YoY), due to higher net interest income, FX gains, where Urea prices went down and margin pressure. MFPC is currently trading at 2023 P/E of 6.1x and EV/EBITDA of 3.0x.</p><p>EFID released strong 1Q23 attributable net profit recorded EGP399 mn (+145.6% YoY, +16.2% QoQ) backed by healthy profitability and higher interest income along with FX gains.  We upgrade our FV to EGP22.80/share. EFID is trading at FY23 P/E of 8.3x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.7x.</p><p>EFID acquires Fancy Foods for an enterprise value of EGP380 million (EGP0.53/share).</p><p>AMIC April numbers: Passenger car sales fell 70% y-o-y to 3.8k units, bus sales were down 59% y-o-y and truck sales were down 69%. </p><p>CIRA partners with Think Big and CEA to launch visual arts education program for 150 students.</p><p>RAYA reported solid 1Q23 net profit of EGP143 million (+216.7% YoY), on the back of strong revenue growth, GPM expansion, and currency devaluation which bodes well for RCX and Raya Foods. Revenues recorded EGP6.5 billion (+46.1% YoY). RAYA is currently trading at annualized 2023f P/E of 9.1x.</p><p>Contact’s 1Q23 bottom-line recorded EGP136 million (-11% y/y, -22% q/q), due to the pressure on margins, the expansion in OPEX, and higher booked provisions in 1Q23. CNFN is trading at multiples of 1.1x P/B23 and 4.8x P/E23 on an ROAE 2023 of 23%.</p><p>CNFN intends to securitize EGP10 bn to support growth. </p><p>HRHO’s consumer finance arm vaIU and digital payment app Telda have partnered to enable the users of valU cashback service to redeem through the Telda app. vaIU also intends to securitize more of its portfolio within a month or two, and the firm is reportedly in talks with two banks to secure new loans.</p><p>The government is preparing </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MPs gave their final approval yesterday to a fresh batch of tax amendments — to add EGP 1.2 billion to state revenues. The bill will be passed to the President to sign into law. </p><p>Investors will be charged the 10% capital gains tax on only 50% of the realized gains made from selling shares in newly-listed companies. This will fall to 25% two years after the passage of the legislation. </p><p>Income made from investments in venture capital funds, real estate investment funds, holding companies, and or equity funds is now subject to a 5-15% capital gains tax. </p><p>FRA has granted the EGX the green light to launch the clearing company for its new futures exchange, which will operate by 4Q2023. </p><p>The Finance Ministry aims to link up with Euroclear before the end of 2023. </p><p>An Australian consortium plans to invest USD875 million to establish a plant for “phosphoric acid” in the economic zone of the Golden Triangle in Safaga, with a total production capacity of 692k tons annually.</p><p>Energy China will sign a framework agreement to build a green hydrogen plant in SCZone within two months.</p><p>The Egyptian government is now targeting increasing its renewable energy generation capacity to cover 60% of the country&apos;s electricity needs by 2040.</p><p>ETEL (FV: EGP34.00, OW) reported impressive 1Q23 financial results with net profit at EGP3.81 billion in 1Q23 (+179.1% YoY, +26.7% QoQ); shaped by healthy revenue growth of 48.2%% YoY and 16.3% QoQ, margin expansion; higher investment income from Vodafone of EGP894 million (+182% YoY, +38.2% QoQ). We updated our FV for Telecom Egypt to EGP34.00 per share. ETEL is currently trading at 20223e P/E of 4.0x and EV/Adjusted EBITDA of 2.8x. </p><p>MTIE reported strong 1Q23 net attributable profit of EGP153.1million in 1Q23 (+200% YoY, +20.8% QoQ), on the back of healthy revenues (+27.6% YoY), margin expansion (GPM: +2.1pps YoY, EBITDA margin: +2.4pps YoY), recognition of EGP26.2 million as gain from investments, and FX gains of EGP25.8 million in 1Q23. MTIE is currently trading at an annualized 2023f P/E of 10.9x.</p><p>Mopco released neutral 1Q23 bottom line of EGP2.452 billion compared to EGP2.196 billion (+12% QoQ, +17% YoY), due to higher net interest income, FX gains, where Urea prices went down and margin pressure. MFPC is currently trading at 2023 P/E of 6.1x and EV/EBITDA of 3.0x.</p><p>EFID released strong 1Q23 attributable net profit recorded EGP399 mn (+145.6% YoY, +16.2% QoQ) backed by healthy profitability and higher interest income along with FX gains.  We upgrade our FV to EGP22.80/share. EFID is trading at FY23 P/E of 8.3x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.7x.</p><p>EFID acquires Fancy Foods for an enterprise value of EGP380 million (EGP0.53/share).</p><p>AMIC April numbers: Passenger car sales fell 70% y-o-y to 3.8k units, bus sales were down 59% y-o-y and truck sales were down 69%. </p><p>CIRA partners with Think Big and CEA to launch visual arts education program for 150 students.</p><p>RAYA reported solid 1Q23 net profit of EGP143 million (+216.7% YoY), on the back of strong revenue growth, GPM expansion, and currency devaluation which bodes well for RCX and Raya Foods. Revenues recorded EGP6.5 billion (+46.1% YoY). RAYA is currently trading at annualized 2023f P/E of 9.1x.</p><p>Contact’s 1Q23 bottom-line recorded EGP136 million (-11% y/y, -22% q/q), due to the pressure on margins, the expansion in OPEX, and higher booked provisions in 1Q23. CNFN is trading at multiples of 1.1x P/B23 and 4.8x P/E23 on an ROAE 2023 of 23%.</p><p>CNFN intends to securitize EGP10 bn to support growth. </p><p>HRHO’s consumer finance arm vaIU and digital payment app Telda have partnered to enable the users of valU cashback service to redeem through the Telda app. vaIU also intends to securitize more of its portfolio within a month or two, and the firm is reportedly in talks with two banks to secure new loans.</p><p>The government is preparing </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*   The Ministry of trade and industry is studying a package of incentives for the industrial sector.   The Parliament gave preliminary approval to legislative amendments including tax and development fee hikes.   Moody’s expects growth to slow in most emerging markets this year.   The IFC could lend USD260 million to state-owned Banque Misr for on-lending to local MSMEs and women-owned SMEs.   TMGH achieved net profit in 1Q23 grew 32.3% y/...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p><b> </b></p><p>The Ministry of trade and industry is studying a package of incentives for the industrial sector.</p><p> </p><p>The Parliament gave preliminary approval to legislative amendments including tax and development fee hikes.</p><p> </p><p>Moody’s expects growth to slow in most emerging markets this year.</p><p> </p><p>The IFC could lend USD260 million to state-owned Banque Misr for on-lending to local MSMEs and women-owned SMEs.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>TMGH</b> achieved net profit in 1Q23 grew 32.3% y/y and 145.2% q/q to EGP747.5 million.</p><p> </p><p><b>ELSH</b> reported a 178.4% y/y increase in 1Q23 net profit to EGP48.5 million.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>RACC </b>reported net profit of EGP45 million in 1Q23 (+580.2% YoY, +40.5% QoQ).<em> RACC is trading at an annualized 2023f P/E of 2.8x.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><b>ETEL</b> finalized the sale of 8.5 million shares at a value of EGP196.3 million. </p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>ALCN</b> released 3Q22/23 net profit of EGP1.39 billion in 3Q22/23 (+155.4% YoY, +23.2% QoQ). <em>ALCN is currently trading at FY22/23f P/E of 7.5x and EV/EBITDA of 8.3x.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><b>CSAG</b> released 3Q22/23 financial results. Bottom-line recorded net loss of 6.2 million in 3Q22/23.</p><p> </p><p>Ministry of Trade and Industry is expected to extend the safeguard measures applied on imported steel from Turkey, China and Ukraine a year ago.</p><p> </p><p>The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) directly awarded a subsidiary of ElSewedy an EGP425 million contract for establishing &quot;Delta 4&quot; transformers station. </p><p> </p><p>Egyptian contractors have signed USD15 billion worth of contracts with Libya over the past 18 months but current political instability has made it difficult for companies to start construction.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>TALM</b> finalized the acquisition that it announced earlier of a university under construction in New Cairo.</p><p> </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> </p><p> | <b>Chems &amp; Petchems |</b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 77.0 | <em>1.8%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 289.1 | <em>2.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 366.5 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,070.0 | -1.8%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 982.5 | -1.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 431.7 | 2.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,245.5 | -1.9%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,804.0 | <em>-4.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 160.0 | <em>-1.4%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,766.0 | <em>-0.8%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p><b> </b></p><p>The Ministry of trade and industry is studying a package of incentives for the industrial sector.</p><p> </p><p>The Parliament gave preliminary approval to legislative amendments including tax and development fee hikes.</p><p> </p><p>Moody’s expects growth to slow in most emerging markets this year.</p><p> </p><p>The IFC could lend USD260 million to state-owned Banque Misr for on-lending to local MSMEs and women-owned SMEs.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>TMGH</b> achieved net profit in 1Q23 grew 32.3% y/y and 145.2% q/q to EGP747.5 million.</p><p> </p><p><b>ELSH</b> reported a 178.4% y/y increase in 1Q23 net profit to EGP48.5 million.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>RACC </b>reported net profit of EGP45 million in 1Q23 (+580.2% YoY, +40.5% QoQ).<em> RACC is trading at an annualized 2023f P/E of 2.8x.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><b>ETEL</b> finalized the sale of 8.5 million shares at a value of EGP196.3 million. </p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>ALCN</b> released 3Q22/23 net profit of EGP1.39 billion in 3Q22/23 (+155.4% YoY, +23.2% QoQ). <em>ALCN is currently trading at FY22/23f P/E of 7.5x and EV/EBITDA of 8.3x.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><b>CSAG</b> released 3Q22/23 financial results. Bottom-line recorded net loss of 6.2 million in 3Q22/23.</p><p> </p><p>Ministry of Trade and Industry is expected to extend the safeguard measures applied on imported steel from Turkey, China and Ukraine a year ago.</p><p> </p><p>The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) directly awarded a subsidiary of ElSewedy an EGP425 million contract for establishing &quot;Delta 4&quot; transformers station. </p><p> </p><p>Egyptian contractors have signed USD15 billion worth of contracts with Libya over the past 18 months but current political instability has made it difficult for companies to start construction.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>TALM</b> finalized the acquisition that it announced earlier of a university under construction in New Cairo.</p><p> </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> </p><p> | <b>Chems &amp; Petchems |</b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 77.0 | <em>1.8%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 289.1 | <em>2.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 366.5 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,070.0 | -1.8%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 982.5 | -1.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 431.7 | 2.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,245.5 | -1.9%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,804.0 | <em>-4.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 160.0 | <em>-1.4%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,766.0 | <em>-0.8%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Ministry of trade and industry is studying a package of incentives for the industrial sector.</p><p> </p><p>The Parliament gave preliminary approval to legislative amendments including tax and development fee hikes.</p><p> </p><p>Moody’s expects growth to slow in most emerging markets this year.</p><p> </p><p>The IFC could lend USD260 million to state-owned Banque Misr for on-lending to local MSMEs and women-owned SMEs.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>TMGH</b> achieved net profit in 1Q23 grew 32.3% y/y and 145.2% q/q to EGP747.5 million.</p><p> </p><p><b>ELSH</b> reported a 178.4% y/y increase in 1Q23 net profit to EGP48.5 million.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>RACC </b>reported net profit of EGP45 million in 1Q23 (+580.2% YoY, +40.5% QoQ).<em> RACC is trading at an annualized 2023f P/E of 2.8x.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><b>ETEL</b> finalized the sale of 8.5 million shares at a value of EGP196.3 million. </p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>ALCN</b> released 3Q22/23 net profit of EGP1.39 billion in 3Q22/23 (+155.4% YoY, +23.2% QoQ). <em>ALCN is currently trading at FY22/23f P/E of 7.5x and EV/EBITDA of 8.3x.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><b>CSAG</b> released 3Q22/23 financial results. Bottom-line recorded net loss of 6.2 million in 3Q22/23.</p><p> </p><p>Ministry of Trade and Industry is expected to extend the safeguard measures applied on imported steel from Turkey, China and Ukraine a year ago.</p><p> </p><p>The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) directly awarded a subsidiary of ElSewedy an EGP425 million contract for establishing &quot;Delta 4&quot; transformers station. </p><p> </p><p>Egyptian contractors have signed USD15 billion worth of contracts with Libya over the past 18 months but current political instability has made it difficult for companies to start construction.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>TALM</b> finalized the acquisition that it announced earlier of a university under construction in New Cairo.</p><p> </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> </p><p> | <b>Chems &amp; Petchems |</b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 77.0 | <em>1.8%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 289.1 | <em>2.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 366.5 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,070.0 | -1.8%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 982.5 | -1.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 431.7 | 2.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,245.5 | -1.9%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,804.0 | <em>-4.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 160.0 | <em>-1.4%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,766.0 | <em>-0.8%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p><p><b> </b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Ministry of trade and industry is studying a package of incentives for the industrial sector.</p><p> </p><p>The Parliament gave preliminary approval to legislative amendments including tax and development fee hikes.</p><p> </p><p>Moody’s expects growth to slow in most emerging markets this year.</p><p> </p><p>The IFC could lend USD260 million to state-owned Banque Misr for on-lending to local MSMEs and women-owned SMEs.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>TMGH</b> achieved net profit in 1Q23 grew 32.3% y/y and 145.2% q/q to EGP747.5 million.</p><p> </p><p><b>ELSH</b> reported a 178.4% y/y increase in 1Q23 net profit to EGP48.5 million.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>RACC </b>reported net profit of EGP45 million in 1Q23 (+580.2% YoY, +40.5% QoQ).<em> RACC is trading at an annualized 2023f P/E of 2.8x.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><b>ETEL</b> finalized the sale of 8.5 million shares at a value of EGP196.3 million. </p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>ALCN</b> released 3Q22/23 net profit of EGP1.39 billion in 3Q22/23 (+155.4% YoY, +23.2% QoQ). <em>ALCN is currently trading at FY22/23f P/E of 7.5x and EV/EBITDA of 8.3x.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><b>CSAG</b> released 3Q22/23 financial results. Bottom-line recorded net loss of 6.2 million in 3Q22/23.</p><p> </p><p>Ministry of Trade and Industry is expected to extend the safeguard measures applied on imported steel from Turkey, China and Ukraine a year ago.</p><p> </p><p>The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) directly awarded a subsidiary of ElSewedy an EGP425 million contract for establishing &quot;Delta 4&quot; transformers station. </p><p> </p><p>Egyptian contractors have signed USD15 billion worth of contracts with Libya over the past 18 months but current political instability has made it difficult for companies to start construction.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>TALM</b> finalized the acquisition that it announced earlier of a university under construction in New Cairo.</p><p> </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> </p><p> | <b>Chems &amp; Petchems |</b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 77.0 | <em>1.8%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 289.1 | <em>2.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 366.5 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,070.0 | -1.8%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 982.5 | -1.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 431.7 | 2.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,245.5 | -1.9%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,804.0 | <em>-4.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 160.0 | <em>-1.4%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,766.0 | <em>-0.8%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p><p><b> </b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Ministry of trade and industry is studying a package of incentives for the industrial sector.</p><p> </p><p>The Parliament gave preliminary approval to legislative amendments including tax and development fee hikes.</p><p> </p><p>Moody’s expects growth to slow in most emerging markets this year.</p><p> </p><p>The IFC could lend USD260 million to state-owned Banque Misr for on-lending to local MSMEs and women-owned SMEs.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>TMGH</b> achieved net profit in 1Q23 grew 32.3% y/y and 145.2% q/q to EGP747.5 million.</p><p> </p><p><b>ELSH</b> reported a 178.4% y/y increase in 1Q23 net profit to EGP48.5 million.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>RACC </b>reported net profit of EGP45 million in 1Q23 (+580.2% YoY, +40.5% QoQ).<em> RACC is trading at an annualized 2023f P/E of 2.8x.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><b>ETEL</b> finalized the sale of 8.5 million shares at a value of EGP196.3 million. </p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>ALCN</b> released 3Q22/23 net profit of EGP1.39 billion in 3Q22/23 (+155.4% YoY, +23.2% QoQ). <em>ALCN is currently trading at FY22/23f P/E of 7.5x and EV/EBITDA of 8.3x.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><b>CSAG</b> released 3Q22/23 financial results. Bottom-line recorded net loss of 6.2 million in 3Q22/23.</p><p> </p><p>Ministry of Trade and Industry is expected to extend the safeguard measures applied on imported steel from Turkey, China and Ukraine a year ago.</p><p> </p><p>The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) directly awarded a subsidiary of ElSewedy an EGP425 million contract for establishing &quot;Delta 4&quot; transformers station. </p><p> </p><p>Egyptian contractors have signed USD15 billion worth of contracts with Libya over the past 18 months but current political instability has made it difficult for companies to start construction.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>TALM</b> finalized the acquisition that it announced earlier of a university under construction in New Cairo.</p><p> </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> </p><p> | <b>Chems &amp; Petchems |</b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 77.0 | <em>1.8%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 289.1 | <em>2.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 366.5 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,070.0 | -1.8%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 982.5 | -1.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 431.7 | 2.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,245.5 | -1.9%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,804.0 | <em>-4.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 160.0 | <em>-1.4%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,766.0 | <em>-0.8%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Ministry of trade and industry is studying a package of incentives for the industrial sector.</p><p> </p><p>The Parliament gave preliminary approval to legislative amendments including tax and development fee hikes.</p><p> </p><p>Moody’s expects growth to slow in most emerging markets this year.</p><p> </p><p>The IFC could lend USD260 million to state-owned Banque Misr for on-lending to local MSMEs and women-owned SMEs.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>TMGH</b> achieved net profit in 1Q23 grew 32.3% y/y and 145.2% q/q to EGP747.5 million.</p><p> </p><p><b>ELSH</b> reported a 178.4% y/y increase in 1Q23 net profit to EGP48.5 million.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>RACC </b>reported net profit of EGP45 million in 1Q23 (+580.2% YoY, +40.5% QoQ).<em> RACC is trading at an annualized 2023f P/E of 2.8x.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><b>ETEL</b> finalized the sale of 8.5 million shares at a value of EGP196.3 million. </p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>ALCN</b> released 3Q22/23 net profit of EGP1.39 billion in 3Q22/23 (+155.4% YoY, +23.2% QoQ). <em>ALCN is currently trading at FY22/23f P/E of 7.5x and EV/EBITDA of 8.3x.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><b>CSAG</b> released 3Q22/23 financial results. Bottom-line recorded net loss of 6.2 million in 3Q22/23.</p><p> </p><p>Ministry of Trade and Industry is expected to extend the safeguard measures applied on imported steel from Turkey, China and Ukraine a year ago.</p><p> </p><p>The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) directly awarded a subsidiary of ElSewedy an EGP425 million contract for establishing &quot;Delta 4&quot; transformers station. </p><p> </p><p>Egyptian contractors have signed USD15 billion worth of contracts with Libya over the past 18 months but current political instability has made it difficult for companies to start construction.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>TALM</b> finalized the acquisition that it announced earlier of a university under construction in New Cairo.</p><p> </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> </p><p> | <b>Chems &amp; Petchems |</b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 77.0 | <em>1.8%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 289.1 | <em>2.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 366.5 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,070.0 | -1.8%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 982.5 | -1.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 431.7 | 2.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,245.5 | -1.9%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,804.0 | <em>-4.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 160.0 | <em>-1.4%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,766.0 | <em>-0.8%</em><br/> | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ministry of Finance proposed a new set of taxes and fees on luxury products and services, with the intention to raise tax revenues for the next fiscal year.  Tax changes that would reduce income tax for lower earners and raise tax for those on higher incomes received approval from the House Planning and Budget Committee on Thursday. Those would raise the personal income tax exemption threshold to EGP 36k from EGP 24k while introducing a new 27.5% higher rate of tax for people earning mor...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Ministry of Finance proposed a new set of taxes and fees on luxury products and services, with the intention to raise tax revenues for the next fiscal year. </p><p>Tax changes that would reduce income tax for lower earners and raise tax for those on higher incomes received approval from the House Planning and Budget Committee on Thursday. Those would raise the personal income tax exemption threshold to EGP 36k from EGP 24k while introducing a new 27.5% higher rate of tax for people earning more than EGP 1 mn a year. </p><p>House of Representatives will discuss amending some provisions of Law No. 182 of 2020 by canceling the tax exemption imposed on the returns of treasury bills and bonds or capital gains resulting from dealing in these financial instruments.</p><p>The Finance Ministry expects to go ahead with its maiden USD 500 mn CNY-denominated bond issuance in 4Q 2023.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has signed agreements with a number of Chinese companies that could see more than USD 700 mn invested in projects within the Chinese-developed TEDA industrial zone in Ain Sokhna. </p><p>The African Development Bank (AfDB) is lending EUR 110 mn for the third phase of the Gabal El Asfar water treatment plant, International Cooperation Minister said.</p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) handed over two golden licenses to Beko Egypt for Home Appliances and Bosch Egypt for Home Appliances, bringing the total number of companies that obtained the golden license to 15 companies. MTIE is a key beneficiary through its retail outlets. </p><p>Head of the Suez Canal Authority expected the increase in drought in the Panama Canal would have a significant positive impact on the activity of the Suez Canal, in the near future.</p><p>GASC has negotiated more flexible payment plans with wheat suppliers, amid the FX crunch. Delayed payments will eventually catch up with the GASC, so this cannot extend for long.</p><p>Cyprus wants to accelerate building a pipeline to Israel’s natural gas fields under a plan that could see it become a key energy supplier, competing with Egypt over exporting LNG to Europe.</p><p>The government will offer two global oil &amp; gas exploration bids during 2H2023.</p><p>According to local press, EFG is advising on finalizing the sale of Telecom Egypt&apos;s stake in Vodafone Egypt within the coming three months.</p><p>AUTO (FV: EGP7.56, OW) released 1Q23 consolidated net profit recorded EGP108 mn, compared to EGP229 mn in 1Q22. The Auto segment recorded net losses of EGP80.5 mn. FX losses absorbed the biggest chunk of profitability by recording EGP264 mn. The financing business bottom line recorded EGP189 mn. Excluding the capital gain of 4Q22, net profit was down 12.1% QoQ. AUTO is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 5.2x and an EV/EBITDA of 1.9x. </p><p>A number of imported raw materials used in the pharma industry will be temporarily exempted from VAT under a decision issued by the Customs Authority on Thursday.</p><p>A consortium of banks is currently negotiating with Ethydco to increase the US dollar-denominated loan interest. Meanwhile, the company is still in the process of negotiating with banks to reschedule its debts for four years.</p><p>ORAS-Hassan Allam Consortium has started working on the third ring road in Libya, at an investment cost of USD1 billion. </p><p>We upgraded ECAP FV to EGP18.75/share, with Overweight recommendation, factoring in FX rates, higher ASP, Expected recovery in volumes starting 2025, Better than previously expected margins, and higher net debt. ECAP is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 5.1x and EV/EBITDA of 2.8x.</p><p>SCEM reported a consolidated net loss after minority of EGP58.5 million in 1Q23 shrinking from comparative quarter losses of EGP67.2 million. </p><p>HRHO has officially rebranded to EFG Holding. </p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ministry of Finance proposed a new set of taxes and fees on luxury products and services, with the intention to raise tax revenues for the next fiscal year. </p><p>Tax changes that would reduce income tax for lower earners and raise tax for those on higher incomes received approval from the House Planning and Budget Committee on Thursday. Those would raise the personal income tax exemption threshold to EGP 36k from EGP 24k while introducing a new 27.5% higher rate of tax for people earning more than EGP 1 mn a year. </p><p>House of Representatives will discuss amending some provisions of Law No. 182 of 2020 by canceling the tax exemption imposed on the returns of treasury bills and bonds or capital gains resulting from dealing in these financial instruments.</p><p>The Finance Ministry expects to go ahead with its maiden USD 500 mn CNY-denominated bond issuance in 4Q 2023.</p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has signed agreements with a number of Chinese companies that could see more than USD 700 mn invested in projects within the Chinese-developed TEDA industrial zone in Ain Sokhna. </p><p>The African Development Bank (AfDB) is lending EUR 110 mn for the third phase of the Gabal El Asfar water treatment plant, International Cooperation Minister said.</p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) handed over two golden licenses to Beko Egypt for Home Appliances and Bosch Egypt for Home Appliances, bringing the total number of companies that obtained the golden license to 15 companies. MTIE is a key beneficiary through its retail outlets. </p><p>Head of the Suez Canal Authority expected the increase in drought in the Panama Canal would have a significant positive impact on the activity of the Suez Canal, in the near future.</p><p>GASC has negotiated more flexible payment plans with wheat suppliers, amid the FX crunch. Delayed payments will eventually catch up with the GASC, so this cannot extend for long.</p><p>Cyprus wants to accelerate building a pipeline to Israel’s natural gas fields under a plan that could see it become a key energy supplier, competing with Egypt over exporting LNG to Europe.</p><p>The government will offer two global oil &amp; gas exploration bids during 2H2023.</p><p>According to local press, EFG is advising on finalizing the sale of Telecom Egypt&apos;s stake in Vodafone Egypt within the coming three months.</p><p>AUTO (FV: EGP7.56, OW) released 1Q23 consolidated net profit recorded EGP108 mn, compared to EGP229 mn in 1Q22. The Auto segment recorded net losses of EGP80.5 mn. FX losses absorbed the biggest chunk of profitability by recording EGP264 mn. The financing business bottom line recorded EGP189 mn. Excluding the capital gain of 4Q22, net profit was down 12.1% QoQ. AUTO is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 5.2x and an EV/EBITDA of 1.9x. </p><p>A number of imported raw materials used in the pharma industry will be temporarily exempted from VAT under a decision issued by the Customs Authority on Thursday.</p><p>A consortium of banks is currently negotiating with Ethydco to increase the US dollar-denominated loan interest. Meanwhile, the company is still in the process of negotiating with banks to reschedule its debts for four years.</p><p>ORAS-Hassan Allam Consortium has started working on the third ring road in Libya, at an investment cost of USD1 billion. </p><p>We upgraded ECAP FV to EGP18.75/share, with Overweight recommendation, factoring in FX rates, higher ASP, Expected recovery in volumes starting 2025, Better than previously expected margins, and higher net debt. ECAP is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 5.1x and EV/EBITDA of 2.8x.</p><p>SCEM reported a consolidated net loss after minority of EGP58.5 million in 1Q23 shrinking from comparative quarter losses of EGP67.2 million. </p><p>HRHO has officially rebranded to EFG Holding. </p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Qatari Finance Minister said that Qatar is committed to fulfilling its pledge last year to invest USD5 billion in Egypt.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is looking to secure more long-term concessional loans from regional and international development banks to fund healthcare, education, and food spending.</p><p>The CBE expects Egypt to receive USD15.2 billion in dollar funds during the coming 12 months from April 2023 and through March 2024. </p><p>Ministers have approved relaxing rules on freezones under government efforts to attract more private-sector investment.</p><p>The Cabinet approved extending foreign operators’ exemption from airport fees until March 2024.</p><p>The House of Representative’s Budget Committee approved proposed amendments to the Resource Development Law, and the Parliament will discuss it for final vote on 28 May. </p><p>The entertainment tax is expected to generate EGP5 billion in revenues a year, which will go towards the state’s EGP529.7 billion subsidy bill for the coming fiscal year. Meanwhile, the stamp tax hike will bring in some EGP5 billion.</p><p>We upgraded SKPC’s FV to EGP22.80/share with an Overweight recommendation, supported by new gas formula announced in October, local currency devaluation, and adding the commercial business.</p><p>We downgraded AMOC’s FV to EGP8.85/share with an Equalweight recommendation given we downgraded our forecast for oil prices.</p><p>A consortium of ORAS and Metito will, together with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company PJSC (ADNOC) and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), develop, own, and operate a large-scale seawater treatment and water transportation project worth up to USD2.4 billion in Abu Dhabi. </p><p>HRHO 1Q23 net profit reached EGP885 million (+9% q/q, +157% y/y). </p><p>The FRA has given three months for non-bank financial companies under establishment to increase their capital.</p><p>SUGR 1Q23 net profit recorded EGP324 million (+321% YoY, +182% QoQ). We upgraded our FV to EGP45/share due to high global prices and EGP depreciation. </p><p>ECAP 1Q23 net profit reached EGP57.0 million (+22.3% YoY, +70.2 QoQ).</p><p>A Chinese consortium has offered to establish a USD300 million ironworks in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.</p><p>Elsewedy Electric Indonesia, a subsidiary of SWDY, signed a USD3.6 million contract with JICA and government of Uganda to execute a 20 MVA Mobile Substation to reinforce the power transmission grid in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda.</p><p>PHAR 1Q23 net profit reached EGP188 million (+8.5% YoY, -16.6% QoQ).</p><p>HELI reported 1Q23 net profit of EGP19.4 million, up 512.4% y/y and compared to 4Q22 net loss of EGP49.8 million.</p><p>The New Urban Communities Authority approved a set of incentives for real estate companies, including the cancellation of administrative fees regarding allowing an increase in a project’s BUA, increase in BUA by 10%, allowing the non-residential component to range between 5% and 15%, reducing the fees for adding a floor to BUA by 50%, and exempting, for a three-month period, 80% of the payment of late fines if all late dues are paid.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Qatari Finance Minister said that Qatar is committed to fulfilling its pledge last year to invest USD5 billion in Egypt.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is looking to secure more long-term concessional loans from regional and international development banks to fund healthcare, education, and food spending.</p><p>The CBE expects Egypt to receive USD15.2 billion in dollar funds during the coming 12 months from April 2023 and through March 2024. </p><p>Ministers have approved relaxing rules on freezones under government efforts to attract more private-sector investment.</p><p>The Cabinet approved extending foreign operators’ exemption from airport fees until March 2024.</p><p>The House of Representative’s Budget Committee approved proposed amendments to the Resource Development Law, and the Parliament will discuss it for final vote on 28 May. </p><p>The entertainment tax is expected to generate EGP5 billion in revenues a year, which will go towards the state’s EGP529.7 billion subsidy bill for the coming fiscal year. Meanwhile, the stamp tax hike will bring in some EGP5 billion.</p><p>We upgraded SKPC’s FV to EGP22.80/share with an Overweight recommendation, supported by new gas formula announced in October, local currency devaluation, and adding the commercial business.</p><p>We downgraded AMOC’s FV to EGP8.85/share with an Equalweight recommendation given we downgraded our forecast for oil prices.</p><p>A consortium of ORAS and Metito will, together with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company PJSC (ADNOC) and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), develop, own, and operate a large-scale seawater treatment and water transportation project worth up to USD2.4 billion in Abu Dhabi. </p><p>HRHO 1Q23 net profit reached EGP885 million (+9% q/q, +157% y/y). </p><p>The FRA has given three months for non-bank financial companies under establishment to increase their capital.</p><p>SUGR 1Q23 net profit recorded EGP324 million (+321% YoY, +182% QoQ). We upgraded our FV to EGP45/share due to high global prices and EGP depreciation. </p><p>ECAP 1Q23 net profit reached EGP57.0 million (+22.3% YoY, +70.2 QoQ).</p><p>A Chinese consortium has offered to establish a USD300 million ironworks in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.</p><p>Elsewedy Electric Indonesia, a subsidiary of SWDY, signed a USD3.6 million contract with JICA and government of Uganda to execute a 20 MVA Mobile Substation to reinforce the power transmission grid in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda.</p><p>PHAR 1Q23 net profit reached EGP188 million (+8.5% YoY, -16.6% QoQ).</p><p>HELI reported 1Q23 net profit of EGP19.4 million, up 512.4% y/y and compared to 4Q22 net loss of EGP49.8 million.</p><p>The New Urban Communities Authority approved a set of incentives for real estate companies, including the cancellation of administrative fees regarding allowing an increase in a project’s BUA, increase in BUA by 10%, allowing the non-residential component to range between 5% and 15%, reducing the fees for adding a floor to BUA by 50%, and exempting, for a three-month period, 80% of the payment of late fines if all late dues are paid.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The African Development Bank has allocated USD 2.2 bn for water projects in Egypt.</p><p>At the National Dialogue, officials called for a ‘unified industrial law’ that would merge the disparate legislation currently in effect and set up an authority tasked with eliminating bureaucratic hurdles and simplifying licensing rules for the industrial sector.</p><p>The government is spending a total of EGP180 bn on the Hayah Karima initiative in FY23/24.</p><p><b>MNHD</b>’s net profit in 1Q23 grew 152.9% y/y and 50.4% q/q to EGP304.4 million. Revenue in 1Q23 reached EGP1.0 billion, up 24.7% y/y and down 53.5% q/q.</p><p><b>MNHD</b> started taking steps to expand outside Egypt, particularly in the Gulf area, and is considering entering new markets in the Gulf and in Europe.</p><p><b>ISPH</b> recorded net profit of EGP73 million in 1Q23 (+22.2% YoY, +33.9% QoQ). Bottom line during the quarter was driven by healthy revenue growth (+28.3 YoY, +6.0% QoQ) and margin expansion. <em>ISPH is trading at 2023f P/E of 11.0x and EV/EBITDA of 5.6x.</em></p><p><b>ATLC</b> recorded net income of EGP36 million in 1Q23 (+105% q/q, +38% y/y). The significant sequential growth mainly took place on the back of 1) strong top-line growth, 2) lower OPEX and provisions, and 3) FX gains of EGP3.6 million. <em>ATLC is currently trading at P/B23 of 1.2x and P/E23 of 4.8x.</em></p><p>As per local media, an Emirati investor is interested to invest in <b>Kima</b>.</p><p>“Energy China” will sign a framework agreement to build a green hydrogen plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.</p><p><b>EFID</b> will be finalizing a 100% acquisition on a non-listed frozen bakery manufacturing company by the upcoming week with a total deal amount of EGP380 mn (EGP0.53/EFID share).</p><p>Industry experts are expecting a rise in prices of dairy products by at least 10-15% within the next two weeks due to the increase in demand for milk, coupled with a supply shortage. </p><p>Misr Duty-Free Shops Company (<b>MFSC</b>) achieved an increase in net consolidated profits by 54.9% to reach EGP211 million in 9M FY22/23. Stock is trading at 5x FY22/23 P/E.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The African Development Bank has allocated USD 2.2 bn for water projects in Egypt.</p><p>At the National Dialogue, officials called for a ‘unified industrial law’ that would merge the disparate legislation currently in effect and set up an authority tasked with eliminating bureaucratic hurdles and simplifying licensing rules for the industrial sector.</p><p>The government is spending a total of EGP180 bn on the Hayah Karima initiative in FY23/24.</p><p><b>MNHD</b>’s net profit in 1Q23 grew 152.9% y/y and 50.4% q/q to EGP304.4 million. Revenue in 1Q23 reached EGP1.0 billion, up 24.7% y/y and down 53.5% q/q.</p><p><b>MNHD</b> started taking steps to expand outside Egypt, particularly in the Gulf area, and is considering entering new markets in the Gulf and in Europe.</p><p><b>ISPH</b> recorded net profit of EGP73 million in 1Q23 (+22.2% YoY, +33.9% QoQ). Bottom line during the quarter was driven by healthy revenue growth (+28.3 YoY, +6.0% QoQ) and margin expansion. <em>ISPH is trading at 2023f P/E of 11.0x and EV/EBITDA of 5.6x.</em></p><p><b>ATLC</b> recorded net income of EGP36 million in 1Q23 (+105% q/q, +38% y/y). The significant sequential growth mainly took place on the back of 1) strong top-line growth, 2) lower OPEX and provisions, and 3) FX gains of EGP3.6 million. <em>ATLC is currently trading at P/B23 of 1.2x and P/E23 of 4.8x.</em></p><p>As per local media, an Emirati investor is interested to invest in <b>Kima</b>.</p><p>“Energy China” will sign a framework agreement to build a green hydrogen plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.</p><p><b>EFID</b> will be finalizing a 100% acquisition on a non-listed frozen bakery manufacturing company by the upcoming week with a total deal amount of EGP380 mn (EGP0.53/EFID share).</p><p>Industry experts are expecting a rise in prices of dairy products by at least 10-15% within the next two weeks due to the increase in demand for milk, coupled with a supply shortage. </p><p>Misr Duty-Free Shops Company (<b>MFSC</b>) achieved an increase in net consolidated profits by 54.9% to reach EGP211 million in 9M FY22/23. Stock is trading at 5x FY22/23 P/E.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Oman and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt are looking into establishing a joint investment fund, which would participate in the state offering program and invest in projects across Egypt, with plans to inject USD5 billion in investments in Egypt over the next 3 years. Egypt's exports of liquefied natural gas recorded about 600 thousand tons during the month of April 2023, bringing the total exports during the first 4 months of 2023 to 2.5 million tons (c.USD1 bn). Egypt is getting a EUR60 mn facil...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Oman and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt are looking into establishing a joint investment fund, which would participate in the state offering program and invest in projects across Egypt, with plans to inject USD5 billion in investments in Egypt over the next 3 years.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s exports of liquefied natural gas recorded about 600 thousand tons during the month of April 2023, bringing the total exports during the first 4 months of 2023 to 2.5 million tons (c.USD1 bn).</p><p>Egypt is getting a EUR60 mn facility from the EU and the French Development Agency to help the government expand its wheat silos&apos; capacity by 420k tons or a 12% increase on the current 3.5 mn tons capacity. </p><p>The European Investment Bank (EIB) aims to provide financing for the electrical interconnection project between Egypt and Saudi Arabia.</p><p>The yield on Egypt&apos;s sovereign bonds due in June 2025 fell to 18.799% at the end of trading on Friday, compared to 24.146% on May 16, while the yield on bonds due in November 2023 decreased to 10.8%, after it had exceeded 20% two weeks ago.</p><p>Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) delegation is in China and Hong Kong this week to meet with local business leaders and investors in a bid to raise interest in investment opportunities in Egypt. </p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones has received applications from 20 Arab and foreign companies to obtain a golden license to set up projects, and it is expected to decide on them by the end of next June.</p><p>The Egyptian Tax Authority stipulated joining the electronic invoice system, in order to deal with the Customs Authority starting from July 1, 2023.</p><p>The government is studying adding AMOC to its privatization program list. The list could also include offering an additional stake in EXPA, ABUK, and SKPC. (Al-Mal)</p><p>EXPA 1Q23 consolidated bottom line recorded a strong EGP 564 million (+87% y/y), supported by: 1) strong margins, and 2) robust fees and commissions and gains from FX deals, 3) lower provisions (-36% q/q) and lower effective tax rate (-1.0 pps q/q). We updated out FV of EXPA to 20.00/ share. EXPA is trading at P/E23 of 4.8x and P/B23 of 0.7x. </p><p>MCQE reported 1Q23 consolidated financial results with attributable net earnings of EGP66 million in 1Q23 (+10% YoY, +94% QoQ). Solid bottom line was triggered by revenue growth and healthy levels of operating margins despite the surging financing costs post the cancellation of the CBE’s 8% industry-support initiative. Stock dividend distribution at a ratio of 1:3 financed from the company’s retained earnings. MCQE is trading at FY23e P/E of 4.6x and EV/EBITDA of 3.5x.</p><p>AXPH released 9M22/23 financial results. The bottom line recorded EG108.2 million in 9M22/23 (+34.7% YoY). On a quarterly basis (3Q22/23), net profit recorded EGP35.5million in 3Q22/23 (+53.1% YoY). AXPH is currently trading at FY22/23 P/E of 4.7x and EV/EBITDA of 2.9x.</p><p>Head of the Federation of Egyptian Industries’ pharma division stated that the pharma industry’s reserves of raw materials are currently enough for 2 months, down from the ideal 3-4 months, due to low availability of foreign currency. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Oman and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt are looking into establishing a joint investment fund, which would participate in the state offering program and invest in projects across Egypt, with plans to inject USD5 billion in investments in Egypt over the next 3 years.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s exports of liquefied natural gas recorded about 600 thousand tons during the month of April 2023, bringing the total exports during the first 4 months of 2023 to 2.5 million tons (c.USD1 bn).</p><p>Egypt is getting a EUR60 mn facility from the EU and the French Development Agency to help the government expand its wheat silos&apos; capacity by 420k tons or a 12% increase on the current 3.5 mn tons capacity. </p><p>The European Investment Bank (EIB) aims to provide financing for the electrical interconnection project between Egypt and Saudi Arabia.</p><p>The yield on Egypt&apos;s sovereign bonds due in June 2025 fell to 18.799% at the end of trading on Friday, compared to 24.146% on May 16, while the yield on bonds due in November 2023 decreased to 10.8%, after it had exceeded 20% two weeks ago.</p><p>Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) delegation is in China and Hong Kong this week to meet with local business leaders and investors in a bid to raise interest in investment opportunities in Egypt. </p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones has received applications from 20 Arab and foreign companies to obtain a golden license to set up projects, and it is expected to decide on them by the end of next June.</p><p>The Egyptian Tax Authority stipulated joining the electronic invoice system, in order to deal with the Customs Authority starting from July 1, 2023.</p><p>The government is studying adding AMOC to its privatization program list. The list could also include offering an additional stake in EXPA, ABUK, and SKPC. (Al-Mal)</p><p>EXPA 1Q23 consolidated bottom line recorded a strong EGP 564 million (+87% y/y), supported by: 1) strong margins, and 2) robust fees and commissions and gains from FX deals, 3) lower provisions (-36% q/q) and lower effective tax rate (-1.0 pps q/q). We updated out FV of EXPA to 20.00/ share. EXPA is trading at P/E23 of 4.8x and P/B23 of 0.7x. </p><p>MCQE reported 1Q23 consolidated financial results with attributable net earnings of EGP66 million in 1Q23 (+10% YoY, +94% QoQ). Solid bottom line was triggered by revenue growth and healthy levels of operating margins despite the surging financing costs post the cancellation of the CBE’s 8% industry-support initiative. Stock dividend distribution at a ratio of 1:3 financed from the company’s retained earnings. MCQE is trading at FY23e P/E of 4.6x and EV/EBITDA of 3.5x.</p><p>AXPH released 9M22/23 financial results. The bottom line recorded EG108.2 million in 9M22/23 (+34.7% YoY). On a quarterly basis (3Q22/23), net profit recorded EGP35.5million in 3Q22/23 (+53.1% YoY). AXPH is currently trading at FY22/23 P/E of 4.7x and EV/EBITDA of 2.9x.</p><p>Head of the Federation of Egyptian Industries’ pharma division stated that the pharma industry’s reserves of raw materials are currently enough for 2 months, down from the ideal 3-4 months, due to low availability of foreign currency. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fears of a US recession are causing investors to look again at emerging markets, with an intention to increase exposure in the coming 12 months. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has agreed to provide insurance coverage for USD 345 mn of Egypt’s first USD 500 mn CNY-denominated bond issuance.  The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development aims to provide EUR 1 billion in financing to the private sector in Egypt in 2023, up from EUR 737 million last year. The New and Renewable En...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Fears of a US recession are causing investors to look again at emerging markets, with an intention to increase exposure in the coming 12 months.</p><p>The African Development Bank (AfDB) has agreed to provide insurance coverage for USD 345 mn of Egypt’s first USD 500 mn CNY-denominated bond issuance. </p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development aims to provide EUR 1 billion in financing to the private sector in Egypt in 2023, up from EUR 737 million last year.</p><p>The New and Renewable Energy Authority is still receiving new requests for investments in solar and wind energy projects in Egypt from Arab and foreign companies.</p><p>The minister of Petroleum visited yesterday the new ammonium nitrate project (north Abu Qir) with an investment cost of USD 1.2 billion, in which ABUK holds a 45% stake and EGPC holds a 45% stake. The daily production capacity will be 1,200 tons of ammonia, 1,830 tons of nitric acid, and 2,400 tons of ammonium nitrate.</p><p>MFPC issued a standalone 1Q23 bottom line of EGP3,928 million, compared to EGP181 million in 4Q22 and EGP2,037 million in 1Q22. MFPC is trading at 2023 consolidated multiples of EV/EBITDA of 2.9x and P/E of 5.9x. </p><p>MICH issued the bottom-line indicators for April 2023 that reached EGP33 million, down 31% MoM but up 51% YoY. At 2023 annualized figures MICH is trading at a P/E of 3.1x.</p><p>OLFI announced they will increase selling prices by an average of 3% starting next week, to compensate for the rise in costs.</p><p>Star National Automotive, the Mercedes-Benz dealership owned by the state National Automotive Company (NATCO), will introduce five new models of Mercedes-Benz EVs to the local market in 3Q 2023, according to local media. </p><p>Tunisian automotive cable manufacturer Coficab wants to spend an initial EUR 25 mn to build a factory in Egypt, to meet local demand and direct the remainder to export.</p><p>HRHO&apos;s valU has partnered with proptech startup Partment to offer its users flexible payment plans up to 60 months. </p><p>HRHO&apos;s aiBank has inked an agreement to acquire the National Bank of Greece- Egypt letters of guarantee portfolio. No value for the transaction. </p><p>Egyptians can now set up bank accounts with no minimum deposit and without paying fees under new measures announced by the CBE yesterday designed to boost financial inclusion.  </p><p>Weekly Commodities |            Last Price        WoW Change, %</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl            75.6     1.9%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton          283.2   5.5%</p><p>Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton 2,290.0            3.1%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton  366.5   0.0%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,090.0            -0.9%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton         997.5   -1.0%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton       425.3   0.0%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton      1,880.0            0.0%</p><p>Steam Coal FOB , USD/ton            162.3   -1.6%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT            2,766.0            -0.8%</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fears of a US recession are causing investors to look again at emerging markets, with an intention to increase exposure in the coming 12 months.</p><p>The African Development Bank (AfDB) has agreed to provide insurance coverage for USD 345 mn of Egypt’s first USD 500 mn CNY-denominated bond issuance. </p><p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development aims to provide EUR 1 billion in financing to the private sector in Egypt in 2023, up from EUR 737 million last year.</p><p>The New and Renewable Energy Authority is still receiving new requests for investments in solar and wind energy projects in Egypt from Arab and foreign companies.</p><p>The minister of Petroleum visited yesterday the new ammonium nitrate project (north Abu Qir) with an investment cost of USD 1.2 billion, in which ABUK holds a 45% stake and EGPC holds a 45% stake. The daily production capacity will be 1,200 tons of ammonia, 1,830 tons of nitric acid, and 2,400 tons of ammonium nitrate.</p><p>MFPC issued a standalone 1Q23 bottom line of EGP3,928 million, compared to EGP181 million in 4Q22 and EGP2,037 million in 1Q22. MFPC is trading at 2023 consolidated multiples of EV/EBITDA of 2.9x and P/E of 5.9x. </p><p>MICH issued the bottom-line indicators for April 2023 that reached EGP33 million, down 31% MoM but up 51% YoY. At 2023 annualized figures MICH is trading at a P/E of 3.1x.</p><p>OLFI announced they will increase selling prices by an average of 3% starting next week, to compensate for the rise in costs.</p><p>Star National Automotive, the Mercedes-Benz dealership owned by the state National Automotive Company (NATCO), will introduce five new models of Mercedes-Benz EVs to the local market in 3Q 2023, according to local media. </p><p>Tunisian automotive cable manufacturer Coficab wants to spend an initial EUR 25 mn to build a factory in Egypt, to meet local demand and direct the remainder to export.</p><p>HRHO&apos;s valU has partnered with proptech startup Partment to offer its users flexible payment plans up to 60 months. </p><p>HRHO&apos;s aiBank has inked an agreement to acquire the National Bank of Greece- Egypt letters of guarantee portfolio. No value for the transaction. </p><p>Egyptians can now set up bank accounts with no minimum deposit and without paying fees under new measures announced by the CBE yesterday designed to boost financial inclusion.  </p><p>Weekly Commodities |            Last Price        WoW Change, %</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl            75.6     1.9%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton          283.2   5.5%</p><p>Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton 2,290.0            3.1%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton  366.5   0.0%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,090.0            -0.9%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton         997.5   -1.0%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton       425.3   0.0%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton      1,880.0            0.0%</p><p>Steam Coal FOB , USD/ton            162.3   -1.6%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT            2,766.0            -0.8%</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Monetary Policy Committee left rates unchanged, with the decision supported by cooling global and domestic inflation on the back of lower energy prices and better supply chain conditions. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Saudi Petromin, and Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) are competing for a 20-25% stake in Wataniya. Egypt’s unemployment rate came in at 7.1% in 1Q23, down 0.1 ppts QoQ and YoY. Egyptian Central Depository Company has resumed working on the process of linking wi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Monetary Policy Committee left rates unchanged, with the decision supported by cooling global and domestic inflation on the back of lower energy prices and better supply chain conditions.</p><p>Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Saudi Petromin, and Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) are competing for a 20-25% stake in Wataniya.</p><p>Egypt’s unemployment rate came in at 7.1% in 1Q23, down 0.1 ppts QoQ and YoY.</p><p>Egyptian Central Depository Company has resumed working on the process of linking with the Euroclear platform for the settlement of global debt securities. </p><p>The government intends to sign two agreements to establish two green hydrogen production projects at the end of June, with investments of USD1 billion. </p><p>Oman’s Sultan is landing in Egypt for an official two-day visit, where six MoUs covering a number of fields including education, taxes, transportation, and aviation will be signed. </p><p>The government has made amendments to local accounting standards that allow companies to account separately for losses that came as the direct result of the EGP’s recent devaluation.</p><p>TAQA Arabia is starting the procedures to be offered on the EGX. The company&apos;s shares will be listed on the EGX soon, while it is still studying if the offering plan will include a capital increase.</p><p>The Holding Company for Construction and Development intends to conduct a valuation of its 15.2% stake in MNHD. </p><p>According to local media, PHDC is considering obtaining EGP2.0 billion debt.</p><p>EFIH 1Q23 net profit reached EGP282 million (+40.7% YoY, +121.6% QoQ).</p><p>SPMD FY22 standalone net loss reached EGP139.5 million, compared to FY21 net profit of EGP137.5 million.</p><p>The expat car import initiative raised USD900 million, with almost USD370 million of that already transferred to the government. </p><p>Indian car manufacturing company Hinduja Group is currently studying the possibility of opening a manufacturing plant in Egypt to be a production and export hub for the MENA region and North Africa.</p><p>Red Sea Airlines started operating weekly flights from Kazakhstan’s Almaty and Astana to Sharm El Sheikh.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Monetary Policy Committee left rates unchanged, with the decision supported by cooling global and domestic inflation on the back of lower energy prices and better supply chain conditions.</p><p>Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Saudi Petromin, and Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) are competing for a 20-25% stake in Wataniya.</p><p>Egypt’s unemployment rate came in at 7.1% in 1Q23, down 0.1 ppts QoQ and YoY.</p><p>Egyptian Central Depository Company has resumed working on the process of linking with the Euroclear platform for the settlement of global debt securities. </p><p>The government intends to sign two agreements to establish two green hydrogen production projects at the end of June, with investments of USD1 billion. </p><p>Oman’s Sultan is landing in Egypt for an official two-day visit, where six MoUs covering a number of fields including education, taxes, transportation, and aviation will be signed. </p><p>The government has made amendments to local accounting standards that allow companies to account separately for losses that came as the direct result of the EGP’s recent devaluation.</p><p>TAQA Arabia is starting the procedures to be offered on the EGX. The company&apos;s shares will be listed on the EGX soon, while it is still studying if the offering plan will include a capital increase.</p><p>The Holding Company for Construction and Development intends to conduct a valuation of its 15.2% stake in MNHD. </p><p>According to local media, PHDC is considering obtaining EGP2.0 billion debt.</p><p>EFIH 1Q23 net profit reached EGP282 million (+40.7% YoY, +121.6% QoQ).</p><p>SPMD FY22 standalone net loss reached EGP139.5 million, compared to FY21 net profit of EGP137.5 million.</p><p>The expat car import initiative raised USD900 million, with almost USD370 million of that already transferred to the government. </p><p>Indian car manufacturing company Hinduja Group is currently studying the possibility of opening a manufacturing plant in Egypt to be a production and export hub for the MENA region and North Africa.</p><p>Red Sea Airlines started operating weekly flights from Kazakhstan’s Almaty and Astana to Sharm El Sheikh.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE has hired Barclays as the international financial adviser for the sale of its 99% stake in the state-owned United Bank. We expect April’s urban inflation reading to give the CBE a chance to keep rates on hold at its meeting today. Fitch Ratings downgraded four Egyptian banks' Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings to B from B+ and Viability Ratings to B from B+, and maintained their outlooks as Negative. The Minister of Finance announced the negotiation with international development instit...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE has hired Barclays as the international financial adviser for the sale of its 99% stake in the state-owned United Bank.</p><p>We expect April’s urban inflation reading to give the CBE a chance to keep rates on hold at its meeting today.</p><p>Fitch Ratings downgraded four Egyptian banks&apos; Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings to B from B+ and Viability Ratings to B from B+, and maintained their outlooks as Negative.</p><p>The Minister of Finance announced the negotiation with international development institutions for low-cost finance. He expects Suez Canal revenues to reach USD9 billion, tourism revenues to reach USD14.5 billion, remittances to reach USD24 billion, and the budget deficit to reach 6.6% during FY22/23, and to decline by 2027 to 5.6%. He also expects the Egyptian economy to start reviving by December 2023.</p><p>Egypt paid international bond dues worth USD3.5 billion during the first quarter of the current year.</p><p>The government targets increasing investments to EGP1.64 trillion during FY23/24, 15x higher than FY2005/2006. The government also targets increasing the private sector’s share of total investments to 60-65% during the coming three years.</p><p>Egypt will allow foreigners to own property with no limits, but according to certain rules.</p><p>Egypt has requested approval from German banks to sell shares in the three 4.8 GW Siemens-built power stations to investors.</p><p>The CBE is imposing new regulations on foreign-exchange bureaus as it looks to get on top of a resurgent parallel market. Under the regulations, FX bureaus will have to increase issued and paid-in capital to at least EGP25 million by 15 September.</p><p>The Cabinet approved a package of incentives aimed at stimulating Egypt’s green hydrogen industry and increasing FX inflows.</p><p>The newly restructured Supreme Council for Investment approved 22 decisions to encourage foreign direct investments and private investments in Egypt.</p><p>ORAS has divested its full stake in its construction chemicals subsidiary to Sika. ORAS’s share of the gross proceeds for its 28.25% effective stake amounts to EGP1.8 billion. </p><p>Cabinet approved a golden license to fast track work on the 500-MW Gulf of Suez wind farm being built by ORAS, France’s Engie, and Japan’s Toyota Tsusho and Eurus Energy.</p><p>We upgraded our FV for LCSW to EGP10.30/share with Overweight recommendation. Given 1) LCSW is a beneficiary of the EGP devaluation, as it exports almost 75% of sanitaryware sales and around 13% of tiles sales, 2) the unprecedented hike in ASP across all segments in 1Q23, 3) revisiting our FX rates assumptions, and 4) Expecting volumes to slightly decline in 2023 and 2024 due to the slowdown in demand in the Egyptian market arising from projects’ suspension and in the European market due to high inflation.</p><p>FWRY 1Q23 net profit reached EGP123 million (+338% YoY, +6% QoQ).</p><p>EGCH 3Q22/23 net profit reached EGP501 million (+276% QoQ, +232% YoY), bringing 9M22/23 net profit to EGP1,105 million (+129% YoY). </p><p>The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and EGAS extended the deadlines for the mature oilfield and exploration bid rounds to 15 July from 15 June.</p><p>MCRO 1Q23 net profit reached EGP9.4 million (-69.2% YoY, -78.7% QoQ).</p><p>Alameda Healthcare is close to acquire a 5700-meter land in New Assiut to establish a new branch of Al Salam International Hospital in Upper Egypt.</p><p>The interest rate on real estate developers&apos; land payments is at a subsidized 10% for two years, and project execution timelines are extended by 20%.</p><p>Beyti has doubled its export volume to 10% of its business in the past year.</p><p>The agreement allowing the safe export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea is set to be extended for two months after Russia agreed to remain in the pact.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE has hired Barclays as the international financial adviser for the sale of its 99% stake in the state-owned United Bank.</p><p>We expect April’s urban inflation reading to give the CBE a chance to keep rates on hold at its meeting today.</p><p>Fitch Ratings downgraded four Egyptian banks&apos; Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings to B from B+ and Viability Ratings to B from B+, and maintained their outlooks as Negative.</p><p>The Minister of Finance announced the negotiation with international development institutions for low-cost finance. He expects Suez Canal revenues to reach USD9 billion, tourism revenues to reach USD14.5 billion, remittances to reach USD24 billion, and the budget deficit to reach 6.6% during FY22/23, and to decline by 2027 to 5.6%. He also expects the Egyptian economy to start reviving by December 2023.</p><p>Egypt paid international bond dues worth USD3.5 billion during the first quarter of the current year.</p><p>The government targets increasing investments to EGP1.64 trillion during FY23/24, 15x higher than FY2005/2006. The government also targets increasing the private sector’s share of total investments to 60-65% during the coming three years.</p><p>Egypt will allow foreigners to own property with no limits, but according to certain rules.</p><p>Egypt has requested approval from German banks to sell shares in the three 4.8 GW Siemens-built power stations to investors.</p><p>The CBE is imposing new regulations on foreign-exchange bureaus as it looks to get on top of a resurgent parallel market. Under the regulations, FX bureaus will have to increase issued and paid-in capital to at least EGP25 million by 15 September.</p><p>The Cabinet approved a package of incentives aimed at stimulating Egypt’s green hydrogen industry and increasing FX inflows.</p><p>The newly restructured Supreme Council for Investment approved 22 decisions to encourage foreign direct investments and private investments in Egypt.</p><p>ORAS has divested its full stake in its construction chemicals subsidiary to Sika. ORAS’s share of the gross proceeds for its 28.25% effective stake amounts to EGP1.8 billion. </p><p>Cabinet approved a golden license to fast track work on the 500-MW Gulf of Suez wind farm being built by ORAS, France’s Engie, and Japan’s Toyota Tsusho and Eurus Energy.</p><p>We upgraded our FV for LCSW to EGP10.30/share with Overweight recommendation. Given 1) LCSW is a beneficiary of the EGP devaluation, as it exports almost 75% of sanitaryware sales and around 13% of tiles sales, 2) the unprecedented hike in ASP across all segments in 1Q23, 3) revisiting our FX rates assumptions, and 4) Expecting volumes to slightly decline in 2023 and 2024 due to the slowdown in demand in the Egyptian market arising from projects’ suspension and in the European market due to high inflation.</p><p>FWRY 1Q23 net profit reached EGP123 million (+338% YoY, +6% QoQ).</p><p>EGCH 3Q22/23 net profit reached EGP501 million (+276% QoQ, +232% YoY), bringing 9M22/23 net profit to EGP1,105 million (+129% YoY). </p><p>The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and EGAS extended the deadlines for the mature oilfield and exploration bid rounds to 15 July from 15 June.</p><p>MCRO 1Q23 net profit reached EGP9.4 million (-69.2% YoY, -78.7% QoQ).</p><p>Alameda Healthcare is close to acquire a 5700-meter land in New Assiut to establish a new branch of Al Salam International Hospital in Upper Egypt.</p><p>The interest rate on real estate developers&apos; land payments is at a subsidized 10% for two years, and project execution timelines are extended by 20%.</p><p>Beyti has doubled its export volume to 10% of its business in the past year.</p><p>The agreement allowing the safe export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea is set to be extended for two months after Russia agreed to remain in the pact.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Supreme Investment Council approved 22 measures aimed at attracting more foreign investment. The decisions include: Reducing the cost of establishing companies, Expanding the issuance of the Golden License, Facilitate land ownership, Alleviate financial and tax burdens on investors, and Incentives for transportation and housing sectors, especially in new cities.  The EBRD has cut its Egypt growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 4.0%, down 0.7% from its last forecast. The EBRD...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Supreme Investment Council approved 22 measures aimed at attracting more foreign investment. The decisions include: Reducing the cost of establishing companies, Expanding the issuance of the Golden License, Facilitate land ownership, Alleviate financial and tax burdens on investors, and Incentives for transportation and housing sectors, especially in new cities. </p><p>The EBRD has cut its Egypt growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 4.0%, down 0.7% from its last forecast. The EBRD now sees the economy growing by 4.8% in FY23/24, down from its forecast for 5.0% growth in February.</p><p>Egypt was the largest recipient of FDI in the MEA last year and the second largest recipient globally. Egypt drew around USD107 billion of FDI in 2022, which went towards 148 projects. This was supported by several mega projects being announced in renewable hydrogen.</p><p>The European Investment Bank (EIB) will invest EUR50 million every year into Egypt-focused private equity and venture capital firms.</p><p>The Internal Trade Development Authority plans to offer new land plots for investors with investments worth up to EGP2 billion during 1Q23/24 through the usufruct system.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance is planning to offer Sadat City dry port during FY23/24 with investments worth EGP3.4 billion through a public private ownership joint project. </p><p><b>LCSW</b> attributable net profit rose to EGP89.0 million in 1Q23 (+204.0% YoY, +136.1 QoQ), on the back of higher revenues by 63.2% YoY and 28.0% QoQ and lower COGS to sales ratio as the company had a stock of raw materials with pre-inflation prices.</p><p>The Egyptian Company for Silos and Storage affiliated to the Ministry of Supply entered an alliance with both <b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP19.97, OW) and Samcrete Company, with the aim of establishing an investment arm that will undertake the implementation of new silos at an investment cost of USD200 million, and with a storage capacity close to one million tons. </p><p>Saudi Arabia’s “Natural Gas Distribution Co.” has entered into a partnership agreement with CCAP&apos;s TAQA Arabia to explore ways to develop and operate gas transportation services.</p><p>New laws in the free investment zone allow companies that use natural gas as their main input, to build their projects there. Fertilizers and petrochemicals sector is now permitted to operate at the free zone.</p><p>Moody’s placed several Egyptian Banks on review for downgrade, including National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, Banque Du Caire, COMI and Alex Bank.</p><p><b>OIH</b>’s BOD approved the plan proposed by the management to restructure some of its subsidiaries in Netherlands and Brazil through transferring assets from and to a subsidiary.</p><p><b>NBFS Update</b>| The NBFS sector is witnessing strong growth with increasing interest rates. Microfinance is expected to record 40% YoY growth in 2023. Consumer Finance customers witnessed a growth of 86.6% YoY in 4Q22. Alternatively, the negative effect of higher rates (lower profit margins and higher cost of financing) is evident in some sectors such as leasing as the number of contracts decreased by 15.1% YoY in 4Q22. Mortgage financing contracts decreased by 44.1% during the same period.</p><p>Vodafone Egypt recorded revenues of EGP10.4 billion in 1Q23/24 (+c.25% YoY), attributed to data revenues growth and an increase in the number of customers.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Supreme Investment Council approved 22 measures aimed at attracting more foreign investment. The decisions include: Reducing the cost of establishing companies, Expanding the issuance of the Golden License, Facilitate land ownership, Alleviate financial and tax burdens on investors, and Incentives for transportation and housing sectors, especially in new cities. </p><p>The EBRD has cut its Egypt growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 4.0%, down 0.7% from its last forecast. The EBRD now sees the economy growing by 4.8% in FY23/24, down from its forecast for 5.0% growth in February.</p><p>Egypt was the largest recipient of FDI in the MEA last year and the second largest recipient globally. Egypt drew around USD107 billion of FDI in 2022, which went towards 148 projects. This was supported by several mega projects being announced in renewable hydrogen.</p><p>The European Investment Bank (EIB) will invest EUR50 million every year into Egypt-focused private equity and venture capital firms.</p><p>The Internal Trade Development Authority plans to offer new land plots for investors with investments worth up to EGP2 billion during 1Q23/24 through the usufruct system.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance is planning to offer Sadat City dry port during FY23/24 with investments worth EGP3.4 billion through a public private ownership joint project. </p><p><b>LCSW</b> attributable net profit rose to EGP89.0 million in 1Q23 (+204.0% YoY, +136.1 QoQ), on the back of higher revenues by 63.2% YoY and 28.0% QoQ and lower COGS to sales ratio as the company had a stock of raw materials with pre-inflation prices.</p><p>The Egyptian Company for Silos and Storage affiliated to the Ministry of Supply entered an alliance with both <b>SWDY</b> (FV: EGP19.97, OW) and Samcrete Company, with the aim of establishing an investment arm that will undertake the implementation of new silos at an investment cost of USD200 million, and with a storage capacity close to one million tons. </p><p>Saudi Arabia’s “Natural Gas Distribution Co.” has entered into a partnership agreement with CCAP&apos;s TAQA Arabia to explore ways to develop and operate gas transportation services.</p><p>New laws in the free investment zone allow companies that use natural gas as their main input, to build their projects there. Fertilizers and petrochemicals sector is now permitted to operate at the free zone.</p><p>Moody’s placed several Egyptian Banks on review for downgrade, including National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, Banque Du Caire, COMI and Alex Bank.</p><p><b>OIH</b>’s BOD approved the plan proposed by the management to restructure some of its subsidiaries in Netherlands and Brazil through transferring assets from and to a subsidiary.</p><p><b>NBFS Update</b>| The NBFS sector is witnessing strong growth with increasing interest rates. Microfinance is expected to record 40% YoY growth in 2023. Consumer Finance customers witnessed a growth of 86.6% YoY in 4Q22. Alternatively, the negative effect of higher rates (lower profit margins and higher cost of financing) is evident in some sectors such as leasing as the number of contracts decreased by 15.1% YoY in 4Q22. Mortgage financing contracts decreased by 44.1% during the same period.</p><p>Vodafone Egypt recorded revenues of EGP10.4 billion in 1Q23/24 (+c.25% YoY), attributed to data revenues growth and an increase in the number of customers.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[NI Capital is preparing to sell stakes in seven state-owned companies as part of the government’s privatization program, two of which are expected to be complete by the end of the fiscal year, or June 2023.   The Ministry of Finance started accepting the paperwork for reimbursing exporters for the sixth phase of the export rebates program (EGP10 billion in total). Cash reimbursements will be made in July or August.    The Minister of International Cooperation signed letters wit...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>NI Capital is preparing to sell stakes in seven state-owned companies as part of the government’s privatization program, two of which are expected to be complete by the end of the fiscal year, or June 2023.  </p><p>The Ministry of Finance started accepting the paperwork for reimbursing exporters for the sixth phase of the export rebates program (EGP10 billion in total). Cash reimbursements will be made in July or August.   </p><p>The Minister of International Cooperation signed letters with the Italian Ambassador to Cairo to extend the agreement for the third phase of the development debt swap program until December 2024. </p><p>Egypt signed a memorandum of understanding with the Norwegian company “Scatec” to start feasibility studies for the electricity interconnection project for the purpose of exporting 3GW of renewable energy to Europe via Italy.  </p><p>Apache wants to obtain new concessions in the Western Desert to drill more wells. </p><p>The Egyptian Stock Exchange applied for FRA’s initial approval to establish a derivatives settlement company.</p><p>EKHO released 1Q23 net profit of USD60 million, -16% YoY. Consolidated revenues declined -23% YoY to USD225 million, pressured by Urea prices, and the lag in the rise of prices within NatEnergy, despite the rise in Sprea revenues. EKHO is currently trading at 2023f PE of 6.0x and EV/EBITDA of 3.3x.</p><p>MOIL released FY2022 top line registered USD102 million, - 12% YoY, and a net loss of USD104 million compared to USD77 million losses in 2021. </p><p>ORWE (FV: EGP18.50, OW) released 1Q23 attributable net profit for the quarter of EGP411 mn (+73.8% YoY). The rise came backed mainly by the China divestment recording EGP277 mn. Margins are supported by the mix of rising ASP and declining commodities prices. After revisiting our FX rates assumptions and commodities expectations, we upgrade our FV to EGP18.50/share. ORWE is currently trading at a P/E of 6.0x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.3x.</p><p>Some commercial sectors launched calls to boycott securing foreign currency from the parallel market, led by car dealers, in order to control the overshooting witnessed in the rate. The proposal is to reduce importing for 1-3 months.  </p><p>There are market expectations of a rise in poultry prices in light of the continued decline in daily production and the industry losing more than 80% of production capacity. </p><p>We raised our ORHD FV to EGP20.38/share mainly on the back of incorporating the current EGP/USD FX rate of 30.88 in our valuation of residual land in El Gouna which is based on a price of USD23/sqm, as well as the latest higher net debt position. </p><p>OCDI (FV: EGP23.30, OW) made the down payment to acquire a 180 feddan land plot directly south of its North Coast project, Caesar, and is planning to invest over EGP10.0 billion in the development of the project over the next four years.</p><p>MNHD (FV: EGP3.16, EW) declared cash dividends of EGP0.15/share (DY of 4.6%). </p><p>AMER is planning to issue sukuk worth EGP1.5-2.0 billion within the next two months.</p><p>SAUD 1Q23 net profit recorded EGP474 million (+29% y/y) on the back of 1) strong top-line growth, and 2) strong non-funded income growth. SAUD is currently trading at P/B23 of 0.8x and P/E23 of 3.8x, with ROAE of 21%. We upgraded FV to EGP15.00. </p><p>HRHO called an extraordinary general meeting on May 24 to discuss proposals to change its name from EFG Hermes Holding to EFG Holding and raise its issued and paid-in capital by 25% to EGP 7.3 bn, through 1 bonus shares for every 4 shares held.</p><p>FRA raised the one-ticket funding limit for microfinance companies by 10% to EGP220,000. </p><p>InterContinental Hotels Group is opening in Arkan Palm in West Cairo the 140-room Voco West Cairo 205 Suites in June 2026 and the 250-room InterContinental West Cairo 205 in January 2028.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NI Capital is preparing to sell stakes in seven state-owned companies as part of the government’s privatization program, two of which are expected to be complete by the end of the fiscal year, or June 2023.  </p><p>The Ministry of Finance started accepting the paperwork for reimbursing exporters for the sixth phase of the export rebates program (EGP10 billion in total). Cash reimbursements will be made in July or August.   </p><p>The Minister of International Cooperation signed letters with the Italian Ambassador to Cairo to extend the agreement for the third phase of the development debt swap program until December 2024. </p><p>Egypt signed a memorandum of understanding with the Norwegian company “Scatec” to start feasibility studies for the electricity interconnection project for the purpose of exporting 3GW of renewable energy to Europe via Italy.  </p><p>Apache wants to obtain new concessions in the Western Desert to drill more wells. </p><p>The Egyptian Stock Exchange applied for FRA’s initial approval to establish a derivatives settlement company.</p><p>EKHO released 1Q23 net profit of USD60 million, -16% YoY. Consolidated revenues declined -23% YoY to USD225 million, pressured by Urea prices, and the lag in the rise of prices within NatEnergy, despite the rise in Sprea revenues. EKHO is currently trading at 2023f PE of 6.0x and EV/EBITDA of 3.3x.</p><p>MOIL released FY2022 top line registered USD102 million, - 12% YoY, and a net loss of USD104 million compared to USD77 million losses in 2021. </p><p>ORWE (FV: EGP18.50, OW) released 1Q23 attributable net profit for the quarter of EGP411 mn (+73.8% YoY). The rise came backed mainly by the China divestment recording EGP277 mn. Margins are supported by the mix of rising ASP and declining commodities prices. After revisiting our FX rates assumptions and commodities expectations, we upgrade our FV to EGP18.50/share. ORWE is currently trading at a P/E of 6.0x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.3x.</p><p>Some commercial sectors launched calls to boycott securing foreign currency from the parallel market, led by car dealers, in order to control the overshooting witnessed in the rate. The proposal is to reduce importing for 1-3 months.  </p><p>There are market expectations of a rise in poultry prices in light of the continued decline in daily production and the industry losing more than 80% of production capacity. </p><p>We raised our ORHD FV to EGP20.38/share mainly on the back of incorporating the current EGP/USD FX rate of 30.88 in our valuation of residual land in El Gouna which is based on a price of USD23/sqm, as well as the latest higher net debt position. </p><p>OCDI (FV: EGP23.30, OW) made the down payment to acquire a 180 feddan land plot directly south of its North Coast project, Caesar, and is planning to invest over EGP10.0 billion in the development of the project over the next four years.</p><p>MNHD (FV: EGP3.16, EW) declared cash dividends of EGP0.15/share (DY of 4.6%). </p><p>AMER is planning to issue sukuk worth EGP1.5-2.0 billion within the next two months.</p><p>SAUD 1Q23 net profit recorded EGP474 million (+29% y/y) on the back of 1) strong top-line growth, and 2) strong non-funded income growth. SAUD is currently trading at P/B23 of 0.8x and P/E23 of 3.8x, with ROAE of 21%. We upgraded FV to EGP15.00. </p><p>HRHO called an extraordinary general meeting on May 24 to discuss proposals to change its name from EFG Hermes Holding to EFG Holding and raise its issued and paid-in capital by 25% to EGP 7.3 bn, through 1 bonus shares for every 4 shares held.</p><p>FRA raised the one-ticket funding limit for microfinance companies by 10% to EGP220,000. </p><p>InterContinental Hotels Group is opening in Arkan Palm in West Cairo the 140-room Voco West Cairo 205 Suites in June 2026 and the 250-room InterContinental West Cairo 205 in January 2028.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[COMI (FV: EGP 69.00, OW) 1Q23 net profit post minority recorded a robust EGP6.1 billion (+43% y/y) on the back of strong margins, robust non-interest income, lower provisions, and lower effective tax rate. Stock is trading at P/E 2023 of 8.3x and P/B 2023 of 1.8x, on an attributable basis, post minority and appropriations of EGP18.8 billion (growth of 30% YoY). We update our FV on ADIB to 35.00 with 49% upside to the market price. ADIB 1Q23 consolidated net profit post minority interest recor...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>COMI (FV: EGP 69.00, OW) 1Q23 net profit post minority recorded a robust EGP6.1 billion (+43% y/y) on the back of strong margins, robust non-interest income, lower provisions, and lower effective tax rate. Stock is trading at P/E 2023 of 8.3x and P/B 2023 of 1.8x, on an attributable basis, post minority and appropriations of EGP18.8 billion (growth of 30% YoY).</p><p>We update our FV on ADIB to 35.00 with 49% upside to the market price. ADIB 1Q23 consolidated net profit post minority interest recorded EGP1,009 million (+126% y/y) on the back of strong net-funded Income, robust gains from FX deals, high net fees and commissions, and lower effective tax rate. Add lower provisions sequentially. The bank is currently trading at 0.9x P/B23 and 4.2x P/E23 on net profit post minority and appropriations of EGP 2.8 billion (44% y/y growth in 2023). Our FV is EGP 35.00/share on 500 million shares, post the registration of the concluded final round of capital increase, which implies a P/B23 of 1.4x and P/E23 of 6.3x.</p><p>CIEB (FV: EGP17.00, OW) 1Q23 bottom line recorded a strong EGP 1,224 million, pre minority interest and appropriations (+149% y/y). Annual and sequential growth were supported by robust net-interest Income and lower effective tax rate, along with potentially lower booked provisions. The bank is currently trading at 1.0x P/B23 and 4.9x P/E23 on net profit post minority and appropriations of EGP 2.8 billion (growth of 17% y/y in 2023).</p><p>BINV is to distribute a DPS of USD0.1297/share implying a dividend yield of 15% and a payout ratio of 77%. The dividend is distributed in USD due to Giza Systems transaction proceeds.</p><p>HDBK appointed Mr. Basel El Hini as non-executive chairman and reappointed chairman and managing director Hassan Ghanem.</p><p>CEO of SAUD said that the bank borrowed USD30 million from the Islamic Development Bank to finance green and sustainable projects. </p><p>ORHD (FV: EGP15.32, OW) achieved solid 1Q23 sales of EGP2.8 billion, up 35.9% y/y. Hotel revenue in 1Q23 grew 120.0% y/y to EGP573.2 million. Real estate revenue increased 44.3% y/y to EGP2.0 billion. Net profit in 1Q23 reached EGP291.5 million, down 30.6% y/y due to FX loss of EGP477.7 million, and finance cost of EGP210.1 million.</p><p>RMDA (FV: EGP3.80, OW) reported net profit came in at EGP68.7 million in 1Q23 (-4.3% YoY) with a GPM of 45.6% (-4.9pps YoY) due to cost inflationary pressures and currency devaluation.  RMDA is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 8.3x and EV/EBITDA of 5.1x. </p><p>CCAP posted EGP2,284 million in consolidated net loss during FY22, compared to EGP2,276 million in net loss during FY21. Excluding FX losses, CCAP recorded a consolidated net profit of EGP2,457 million during FY22. Consolidated revenues increased by 113% YoY to EGP97,909 million during FY22. CCAP is currently trading at 2023f EV/EBITDA of 2.9x.</p><p>CCAP’s ERC dues at the EGPC reached USD618.2 million by the end of 2022.</p><p>Egypt s Alexandria National Refining and Petrochemicals Company (ANRPC) signed a joint development agreement with Norway’s Scatec to establish the country’s first green methanol production project in Damietta Port with investments worth around USD450 million. </p><p>Weekly Commodities Update |   Last Price         WoW Change, %</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton           423.6    0.0%</p><p>Aluminum, USD/ton      2,221.5 -4.1%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton          1,880.0 0.0%</p><p>Steam Coal, USD/ton    164.9    -2.8%</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl 74.2     -1.5%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton  268.4    -2.9%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton     366.5    0.0%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton  1,100.0 0.0%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton 1,007.5 -0.5%</p><p> </p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>COMI (FV: EGP 69.00, OW) 1Q23 net profit post minority recorded a robust EGP6.1 billion (+43% y/y) on the back of strong margins, robust non-interest income, lower provisions, and lower effective tax rate. Stock is trading at P/E 2023 of 8.3x and P/B 2023 of 1.8x, on an attributable basis, post minority and appropriations of EGP18.8 billion (growth of 30% YoY).</p><p>We update our FV on ADIB to 35.00 with 49% upside to the market price. ADIB 1Q23 consolidated net profit post minority interest recorded EGP1,009 million (+126% y/y) on the back of strong net-funded Income, robust gains from FX deals, high net fees and commissions, and lower effective tax rate. Add lower provisions sequentially. The bank is currently trading at 0.9x P/B23 and 4.2x P/E23 on net profit post minority and appropriations of EGP 2.8 billion (44% y/y growth in 2023). Our FV is EGP 35.00/share on 500 million shares, post the registration of the concluded final round of capital increase, which implies a P/B23 of 1.4x and P/E23 of 6.3x.</p><p>CIEB (FV: EGP17.00, OW) 1Q23 bottom line recorded a strong EGP 1,224 million, pre minority interest and appropriations (+149% y/y). Annual and sequential growth were supported by robust net-interest Income and lower effective tax rate, along with potentially lower booked provisions. The bank is currently trading at 1.0x P/B23 and 4.9x P/E23 on net profit post minority and appropriations of EGP 2.8 billion (growth of 17% y/y in 2023).</p><p>BINV is to distribute a DPS of USD0.1297/share implying a dividend yield of 15% and a payout ratio of 77%. The dividend is distributed in USD due to Giza Systems transaction proceeds.</p><p>HDBK appointed Mr. Basel El Hini as non-executive chairman and reappointed chairman and managing director Hassan Ghanem.</p><p>CEO of SAUD said that the bank borrowed USD30 million from the Islamic Development Bank to finance green and sustainable projects. </p><p>ORHD (FV: EGP15.32, OW) achieved solid 1Q23 sales of EGP2.8 billion, up 35.9% y/y. Hotel revenue in 1Q23 grew 120.0% y/y to EGP573.2 million. Real estate revenue increased 44.3% y/y to EGP2.0 billion. Net profit in 1Q23 reached EGP291.5 million, down 30.6% y/y due to FX loss of EGP477.7 million, and finance cost of EGP210.1 million.</p><p>RMDA (FV: EGP3.80, OW) reported net profit came in at EGP68.7 million in 1Q23 (-4.3% YoY) with a GPM of 45.6% (-4.9pps YoY) due to cost inflationary pressures and currency devaluation.  RMDA is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 8.3x and EV/EBITDA of 5.1x. </p><p>CCAP posted EGP2,284 million in consolidated net loss during FY22, compared to EGP2,276 million in net loss during FY21. Excluding FX losses, CCAP recorded a consolidated net profit of EGP2,457 million during FY22. Consolidated revenues increased by 113% YoY to EGP97,909 million during FY22. CCAP is currently trading at 2023f EV/EBITDA of 2.9x.</p><p>CCAP’s ERC dues at the EGPC reached USD618.2 million by the end of 2022.</p><p>Egypt s Alexandria National Refining and Petrochemicals Company (ANRPC) signed a joint development agreement with Norway’s Scatec to establish the country’s first green methanol production project in Damietta Port with investments worth around USD450 million. </p><p>Weekly Commodities Update |   Last Price         WoW Change, %</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton           423.6    0.0%</p><p>Aluminum, USD/ton      2,221.5 -4.1%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton          1,880.0 0.0%</p><p>Steam Coal, USD/ton    164.9    -2.8%</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl 74.2     -1.5%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton  268.4    -2.9%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton     366.5    0.0%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton  1,100.0 0.0%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton 1,007.5 -0.5%</p><p> </p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Market Overview  COMI RRMD CCAP HRHO CIRA ORWE ETRS   Prepared by: Mayada Amin - CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government successfully sold 10% of its stake in Telecom Egypt, raising almost EGP3.95 billion. We expect April’s urban inflation reading to give the CBE a chance to keep rates on hold at its next meeting and assess the impact of the latest 500 bps hikes. The market is now expecting the CBE to postpone further EGP depreciation until after it secures foreign currency inflows to avoid exchange rate overshooting. One-month NDF for the USD-EGP rate is currently around 32.90, from a record hig...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government successfully sold 10% of its stake in Telecom Egypt, raising almost EGP3.95 billion.</p><p>We expect April’s urban inflation reading to give the CBE a chance to keep rates on hold at its next meeting and assess the impact of the latest 500 bps hikes.</p><p>The market is now expecting the CBE to postpone further EGP depreciation until after it secures foreign currency inflows to avoid exchange rate overshooting.</p><p>One-month NDF for the USD-EGP rate is currently around 32.90, from a record high of 35.30 on 25 April.</p><p>Egypt’s Sovereign Fund began receiving offers to sell Safi. Local and Gulf bids are competing to buy the company, including UAE’s Agthia.</p><p>The government is to offer for sale the 20% state-owned stake in the Bank of Alexandria. </p><p>The initiative to facilitate the import of cars for Egyptians abroad ends today, after raising USD835 million.</p><p>Maait discussed with the Malaysian Deputy Minister of Finance the conclusion of a free trade agreement between the two countries, along with a double taxation agreement.</p><p>The EGX will start sharing spot prices for gold on its trading screens today.</p><p>The independent financial advisor is expected to finalize EGAL&apos;s fair value study this month. Once finalized, EGAL will start submitting needed documents related to the capital increase for FRA&apos;s approval.</p><p>The National Authority for Tunnels intends to select the winning consortium for the Abu Qir metro project in Alexandria Governorate through practice instead of bidding, in light of the financial convergence of prices between competing offers. Qualified consortia include French Alstom - Arab Contractors - Hassan Allam - Concord, ORAS - Colas Rail, and a consortium of Chinese companies.</p><p>HELI is offering its 11k sqm Ghernata land plot for rent to investors. The window for submitting offers is 21 May 2023 to 7 September 2023.</p><p>OPEC&apos;s global oil demand forecast for 2023 was held steady for a third month on Thursday. World oil demand in 2023 will rise by 2.33 million barrels per day, or 2.3%.</p><p>Wizz Air is operating four weekly flights from Sphinx International Airport to several Italian cities starting mid-June 2023.</p><p>Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and the UN are close to an agreement to extend last year’s grain agreement, which allowed Ukraine to continue exporting via the Black Sea.</p><p>A Saudi investor is looking to build a complete poultry project in Beni Suef, including a feed factory on a 130 acre land plot. </p><p>Damietta Port Authority is looking to cooperate with private sector players to establish a new 5k sqm container terminal for dry bulk cargo.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government successfully sold 10% of its stake in Telecom Egypt, raising almost EGP3.95 billion.</p><p>We expect April’s urban inflation reading to give the CBE a chance to keep rates on hold at its next meeting and assess the impact of the latest 500 bps hikes.</p><p>The market is now expecting the CBE to postpone further EGP depreciation until after it secures foreign currency inflows to avoid exchange rate overshooting.</p><p>One-month NDF for the USD-EGP rate is currently around 32.90, from a record high of 35.30 on 25 April.</p><p>Egypt’s Sovereign Fund began receiving offers to sell Safi. Local and Gulf bids are competing to buy the company, including UAE’s Agthia.</p><p>The government is to offer for sale the 20% state-owned stake in the Bank of Alexandria. </p><p>The initiative to facilitate the import of cars for Egyptians abroad ends today, after raising USD835 million.</p><p>Maait discussed with the Malaysian Deputy Minister of Finance the conclusion of a free trade agreement between the two countries, along with a double taxation agreement.</p><p>The EGX will start sharing spot prices for gold on its trading screens today.</p><p>The independent financial advisor is expected to finalize EGAL&apos;s fair value study this month. Once finalized, EGAL will start submitting needed documents related to the capital increase for FRA&apos;s approval.</p><p>The National Authority for Tunnels intends to select the winning consortium for the Abu Qir metro project in Alexandria Governorate through practice instead of bidding, in light of the financial convergence of prices between competing offers. Qualified consortia include French Alstom - Arab Contractors - Hassan Allam - Concord, ORAS - Colas Rail, and a consortium of Chinese companies.</p><p>HELI is offering its 11k sqm Ghernata land plot for rent to investors. The window for submitting offers is 21 May 2023 to 7 September 2023.</p><p>OPEC&apos;s global oil demand forecast for 2023 was held steady for a third month on Thursday. World oil demand in 2023 will rise by 2.33 million barrels per day, or 2.3%.</p><p>Wizz Air is operating four weekly flights from Sphinx International Airport to several Italian cities starting mid-June 2023.</p><p>Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and the UN are close to an agreement to extend last year’s grain agreement, which allowed Ukraine to continue exporting via the Black Sea.</p><p>A Saudi investor is looking to build a complete poultry project in Beni Suef, including a feed factory on a 130 acre land plot. </p><p>Damietta Port Authority is looking to cooperate with private sector players to establish a new 5k sqm container terminal for dry bulk cargo.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Expect to see fast movement on privatization transactions in Egypt, including big-ticket asset sales, before the end of June.</p><p>Moody’s signaled that it could downgrade Egypt’s credit rating for the second time this year if its external position continues to deteriorate.</p><p>ACWA Power, Alcazar Energy, and Infinity are reportedly among seven companies interested in acquiring Egypt’s two largest wind farms, the 580-MW Gabal El Zeit and the 545-MW Zafarana wind farms.</p><p>Core inflation slipped to 38.6% YoY in April from 39.5% YoY in March, and down to 1.7% MoM in April from 2.4% MoM in March.</p><p>Ministers approved a draft decision that allows Egyptians living abroad to import gold to Egypt without paying customs duties for a six-month period.</p><p>The EGX executed yesterday National Paints&apos; acquisition of 81% of PACH&apos;s shares that amounted to 19.3 million shares at a selling price of EGP39.80/share.</p><p>The United Arab Emirates’ Energy Minister said there is no need for more oil production cuts.</p><p>Parliament approved a loan agreement worth some USD2 billion from a consortium of international banks to fund the 660-km first phase of the planned high-speed rail network. Siemens Mobility, ORAS and Arab Contractors are the contractors, while NGE and its subsidiary TSO have been chosen to build half of the first phase.</p><p>Egyptian construction companies submitted offers to partner with Libyan companies in reconstruction projects in Libya. </p><p>ETEL announced the successful landing of the 2Africa subsea cable in Port Said.</p><p>CPCI 3Q22/23 net profit reached EGP6.0 million (-91.3% YoY, -47.1% QoQ), bringing 9M22/23 net profit to EGP56.1 million (-62.9% YoY).</p><p>CNFN aims to exceed EGP300 million in the portfolio of the green financing product it recently launched.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Expect to see fast movement on privatization transactions in Egypt, including big-ticket asset sales, before the end of June.</p><p>Moody’s signaled that it could downgrade Egypt’s credit rating for the second time this year if its external position continues to deteriorate.</p><p>ACWA Power, Alcazar Energy, and Infinity are reportedly among seven companies interested in acquiring Egypt’s two largest wind farms, the 580-MW Gabal El Zeit and the 545-MW Zafarana wind farms.</p><p>Core inflation slipped to 38.6% YoY in April from 39.5% YoY in March, and down to 1.7% MoM in April from 2.4% MoM in March.</p><p>Ministers approved a draft decision that allows Egyptians living abroad to import gold to Egypt without paying customs duties for a six-month period.</p><p>The EGX executed yesterday National Paints&apos; acquisition of 81% of PACH&apos;s shares that amounted to 19.3 million shares at a selling price of EGP39.80/share.</p><p>The United Arab Emirates’ Energy Minister said there is no need for more oil production cuts.</p><p>Parliament approved a loan agreement worth some USD2 billion from a consortium of international banks to fund the 660-km first phase of the planned high-speed rail network. Siemens Mobility, ORAS and Arab Contractors are the contractors, while NGE and its subsidiary TSO have been chosen to build half of the first phase.</p><p>Egyptian construction companies submitted offers to partner with Libyan companies in reconstruction projects in Libya. </p><p>ETEL announced the successful landing of the 2Africa subsea cable in Port Said.</p><p>CPCI 3Q22/23 net profit reached EGP6.0 million (-91.3% YoY, -47.1% QoQ), bringing 9M22/23 net profit to EGP56.1 million (-62.9% YoY).</p><p>CNFN aims to exceed EGP300 million in the portfolio of the green financing product it recently launched.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[MSCI said it would not “implement any changes as part of upcoming index reviews for any securities classified in Egypt.”  Inflation figures for April recorded 30.6% YoY from 32.7% YoY in March 2023.   Macro targets revealed by Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Planning for FY23/24: Real GDP growth will inch down to 4.1%Headline inflation will average 16.0% over the 12-month periodFiscal deficit to widen to 7.0% of GDP and primary surplus to increase to 2.5%Proceeds of EGP 70 bn (U...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>MSCI said it would not “implement any changes as part of upcoming index reviews for any securities classified in Egypt.” </p><p>Inflation figures for April recorded 30.6% YoY from 32.7% YoY in March 2023.  </p><p>Macro targets revealed by Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Planning for FY23/24:</p><ul><li>Real GDP growth will inch down to 4.1%</li><li>Headline inflation will average 16.0% over the 12-month period</li><li>Fiscal deficit to widen to 7.0% of GDP and primary surplus to increase to 2.5%</li><li>Proceeds of EGP 70 bn (USD 2.26 bn) through the privatization program</li><li>Brent crude prices averaging USD 80 per barrel</li><li>Wheat prices averaging USD 240 per ton</li><li>Debt-to-GDP to fall to 91.3%</li></ul><p>Ration card holders will now face tighter limits on how much subsidized food they can buy per month under a Supply Ministry directive issued yesterday.</p><p>Abu Dhabi wealth fund, ADQ, is close to acquiring a 20-25% stake in Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene (Elab). The transaction is expected to be completed before the end of this month.</p><p><b>MOIL</b> BoD approved yesterday the offer submitted from the Saudi company Al Gihaz Holding that allows the latter to buy the marine units owned by “Valentine Maritime” at a value of USD115.6 million (USD0.25 per share).</p><p><b>EMFD</b> plans to open two new hotels, the Address Marassi Beach Resort and the Vida Marina Resort &amp; Yacht Club Marassi, on the North Coast in 2023, and the Vida Residences Cairo Gate in Cairo in 2024.</p><p>The Universal Healthcare scheme is currently operational in Port Said and Luxor and is being trialed in South Sinai and Ismailia. The trial phase will also extend to Aswan and Suez within weeks.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MSCI said it would not “implement any changes as part of upcoming index reviews for any securities classified in Egypt.” </p><p>Inflation figures for April recorded 30.6% YoY from 32.7% YoY in March 2023.  </p><p>Macro targets revealed by Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Planning for FY23/24:</p><ul><li>Real GDP growth will inch down to 4.1%</li><li>Headline inflation will average 16.0% over the 12-month period</li><li>Fiscal deficit to widen to 7.0% of GDP and primary surplus to increase to 2.5%</li><li>Proceeds of EGP 70 bn (USD 2.26 bn) through the privatization program</li><li>Brent crude prices averaging USD 80 per barrel</li><li>Wheat prices averaging USD 240 per ton</li><li>Debt-to-GDP to fall to 91.3%</li></ul><p>Ration card holders will now face tighter limits on how much subsidized food they can buy per month under a Supply Ministry directive issued yesterday.</p><p>Abu Dhabi wealth fund, ADQ, is close to acquiring a 20-25% stake in Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene (Elab). The transaction is expected to be completed before the end of this month.</p><p><b>MOIL</b> BoD approved yesterday the offer submitted from the Saudi company Al Gihaz Holding that allows the latter to buy the marine units owned by “Valentine Maritime” at a value of USD115.6 million (USD0.25 per share).</p><p><b>EMFD</b> plans to open two new hotels, the Address Marassi Beach Resort and the Vida Marina Resort &amp; Yacht Club Marassi, on the North Coast in 2023, and the Vida Residences Cairo Gate in Cairo in 2024.</p><p>The Universal Healthcare scheme is currently operational in Port Said and Luxor and is being trialed in South Sinai and Ismailia. The trial phase will also extend to Aswan and Suez within weeks.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[-SUGR Pitch| Stock price has been witnessing a sharp incline, recording 66% rise YTD. The movement only proves how highly correlated the company’s stock price to FX rates and global sugar commodity prices.  With speculations of another currency devaluation within 2Q23, along with the consensus estimates for global sugar prices rising by an average of 11% throughout 2023-2027 by early May compared to the estimates of early January, the stock’s hike is self-explanatory. Scenario analysis s...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>-SUGR Pitch| Stock price has been witnessing a sharp incline, recording 66% rise YTD. The movement only proves how highly correlated the company’s stock price to FX rates and global sugar commodity prices.  With speculations of another currency devaluation within 2Q23, along with the consensus estimates for global sugar prices rising by an average of 11% throughout 2023-2027 by early May compared to the estimates of early January, the stock’s hike is self-explanatory. Scenario analysis shows FV range of EGP45-60. Check tables for details. </p><p>-The Finance Ministry is now targeting a fiscal deficit of 8% of GDP in FY22/23 and 7% in FY23/24, in light of commodity prices, interest rates, and social spending spikes. </p><p>-Suez Canal revenues jumped to USD904.5 million in April 2023, compared to USD630.5 million in April 2022.</p><p>-A number of foreign and local investment alliances have expressed interest to acquire Safi or Wataniya, the two military affiliates. The government will receive the bids in May. </p><p>-The “Expat Car Importing Initiative” is coming to an end, with USD713 million in proceeds.</p><p>-BINV alongside the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) Healthcare &amp; Pharma Subfund have launched a new company, EZ International, in partnership with El-Ezaby Pharmacy, offering logistics and management services for pharmacies, as well as pharmaceutical distribution and trade services. </p><p>-OIH has become a strategic investor in a local e-mobility company, BlueEV. It operates a network of lithium-ion battery swapping stations for two- and three-wheeled electric vehicles.</p><p>-COMI has discontinued its three-year, 18-20% annual-rate certificates of deposit, replacing them with 19-17% ones. </p><p>-Chevron, Shell, and Israeli energy firm NewMed Energy have started drilling at Cyprus’ Aphrodite field, according to a statement from NewMed. </p><p>-TMGH declared cash dividends of EGP0.19/share (DY of 2.0%). Record date is 28 May 2023. </p><p>-MHOT reported 9M22/23 net profit of EGP658.4 million, up 140.1% y/y, driven by revenue performance. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>-SUGR Pitch| Stock price has been witnessing a sharp incline, recording 66% rise YTD. The movement only proves how highly correlated the company’s stock price to FX rates and global sugar commodity prices.  With speculations of another currency devaluation within 2Q23, along with the consensus estimates for global sugar prices rising by an average of 11% throughout 2023-2027 by early May compared to the estimates of early January, the stock’s hike is self-explanatory. Scenario analysis shows FV range of EGP45-60. Check tables for details. </p><p>-The Finance Ministry is now targeting a fiscal deficit of 8% of GDP in FY22/23 and 7% in FY23/24, in light of commodity prices, interest rates, and social spending spikes. </p><p>-Suez Canal revenues jumped to USD904.5 million in April 2023, compared to USD630.5 million in April 2022.</p><p>-A number of foreign and local investment alliances have expressed interest to acquire Safi or Wataniya, the two military affiliates. The government will receive the bids in May. </p><p>-The “Expat Car Importing Initiative” is coming to an end, with USD713 million in proceeds.</p><p>-BINV alongside the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) Healthcare &amp; Pharma Subfund have launched a new company, EZ International, in partnership with El-Ezaby Pharmacy, offering logistics and management services for pharmacies, as well as pharmaceutical distribution and trade services. </p><p>-OIH has become a strategic investor in a local e-mobility company, BlueEV. It operates a network of lithium-ion battery swapping stations for two- and three-wheeled electric vehicles.</p><p>-COMI has discontinued its three-year, 18-20% annual-rate certificates of deposit, replacing them with 19-17% ones. </p><p>-Chevron, Shell, and Israeli energy firm NewMed Energy have started drilling at Cyprus’ Aphrodite field, according to a statement from NewMed. </p><p>-TMGH declared cash dividends of EGP0.19/share (DY of 2.0%). Record date is 28 May 2023. </p><p>-MHOT reported 9M22/23 net profit of EGP658.4 million, up 140.1% y/y, driven by revenue performance. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ministry of International Cooperation launched the joint national strategy between Egypt and the World Bank Group for the period 2023-2027. Emirati investors are interested to acquire stakes in Banque du Caire and Arab African International Bank. The Finance Ministry has proposed allocating EGP 586.7 bn to public investments for FY23/24, up 56% YoY. Within the FY22/23 fiscal budget, allocations to education will rise 19% to EGP 305.2 bn in FY 2023-2024 while health spending will increase 14% ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Ministry of International Cooperation launched the joint national strategy between Egypt and the World Bank Group for the period 2023-2027.</p><p>Emirati investors are interested to acquire stakes in Banque du Caire and Arab African International Bank.</p><p>The Finance Ministry has proposed allocating EGP 586.7 bn to public investments for FY23/24, up 56% YoY.</p><p>Within the FY22/23 fiscal budget, allocations to education will rise 19% to EGP 305.2 bn in FY 2023-2024 while health spending will increase 14% to EGP 111.2 bn.</p><p>Subsidies directed to diesel currently amount to EGP64 billion annually, compared to EGP80 billion before the latest price hike.</p><p>Egyptian investments in Sudan are around USD2.7 billion. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s exports to Sudan recorded about USD760 million.</p><p>ESRS (FV: EGP54.60, OW) denied submitting an offer to acquire an additional stake in IRAX (FV: EGP1,357.50, OW), in response to the circulating news that ESRS is in negotiations to acquire 14% of IRAX from two state institutions. </p><p>TMGH achieved 1Q23 sales of EGP21.0 billion, up 291.1% y/y and 72.1% q/q. </p><p>EGTS’s court date for the 20.0 million sqm land plot lawsuit is postponed to 24 June 2023.</p><p>EGBE released 1Q23 standalone net profit after taxes of EGP316 mn (+60% y/y,-29% q/q). EGBE is currently trading at a P/E23 of 5.7x, and P/B23 of 0.7x, with an ROAE of 14%. </p><p>HDBK has launched three-year high-yield CDs, with an annual interest rate of 20% or a monthly interest rate of 18.5%.</p><p>EFIC issued standalone 1Q23 net profit came in at EGP87 million, down 55% QoQ and 11% YoY, impacted by revenue performance. </p><p>Lintel is in negotiations with telecom operators to increase contracts’ prices for the construction of mobile towers, after a surge in the cost per tower to EGP6 million, up from an average of EGP2 million per tower. </p><p>Ministry of Supply purchased 510 thousand tons of beet sugar from the manufacturing companies, of which 120 thousand tons are from Delta Sugar (SUGR) with the agreed upon prices not declared. </p><p>Weekly Commodities Update:</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl            75.3     -5.3%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton          276.4   8.5%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton  366.5   1.1%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,100.0            0.9%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton         1,012.5            0.5%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton       424.2   -4.0%</p><p>Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton                     2,316.8            -2.2%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton      1,880.0            -0.7%</p><p>Steam Coal, USD/ton 169.7   -10.6%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT            2,787.0            0.4%</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ministry of International Cooperation launched the joint national strategy between Egypt and the World Bank Group for the period 2023-2027.</p><p>Emirati investors are interested to acquire stakes in Banque du Caire and Arab African International Bank.</p><p>The Finance Ministry has proposed allocating EGP 586.7 bn to public investments for FY23/24, up 56% YoY.</p><p>Within the FY22/23 fiscal budget, allocations to education will rise 19% to EGP 305.2 bn in FY 2023-2024 while health spending will increase 14% to EGP 111.2 bn.</p><p>Subsidies directed to diesel currently amount to EGP64 billion annually, compared to EGP80 billion before the latest price hike.</p><p>Egyptian investments in Sudan are around USD2.7 billion. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s exports to Sudan recorded about USD760 million.</p><p>ESRS (FV: EGP54.60, OW) denied submitting an offer to acquire an additional stake in IRAX (FV: EGP1,357.50, OW), in response to the circulating news that ESRS is in negotiations to acquire 14% of IRAX from two state institutions. </p><p>TMGH achieved 1Q23 sales of EGP21.0 billion, up 291.1% y/y and 72.1% q/q. </p><p>EGTS’s court date for the 20.0 million sqm land plot lawsuit is postponed to 24 June 2023.</p><p>EGBE released 1Q23 standalone net profit after taxes of EGP316 mn (+60% y/y,-29% q/q). EGBE is currently trading at a P/E23 of 5.7x, and P/B23 of 0.7x, with an ROAE of 14%. </p><p>HDBK has launched three-year high-yield CDs, with an annual interest rate of 20% or a monthly interest rate of 18.5%.</p><p>EFIC issued standalone 1Q23 net profit came in at EGP87 million, down 55% QoQ and 11% YoY, impacted by revenue performance. </p><p>Lintel is in negotiations with telecom operators to increase contracts’ prices for the construction of mobile towers, after a surge in the cost per tower to EGP6 million, up from an average of EGP2 million per tower. </p><p>Ministry of Supply purchased 510 thousand tons of beet sugar from the manufacturing companies, of which 120 thousand tons are from Delta Sugar (SUGR) with the agreed upon prices not declared. </p><p>Weekly Commodities Update:</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl            75.3     -5.3%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton          276.4   8.5%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton  366.5   1.1%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,100.0            0.9%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton         1,012.5            0.5%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton       424.2   -4.0%</p><p>Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton                     2,316.8            -2.2%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton      1,880.0            -0.7%</p><p>Steam Coal, USD/ton 169.7   -10.6%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT            2,787.0            0.4%</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by another 25 bps on Wednesday hinting to the end of its tightening cycle. Fitch Ratings has downgraded Egypt’s sovereign credit rating for the first time since 2013, cutting it to B from B+ with a negative outlook. Egypt’s net foreign reserves inched up to USD 34.55 bn in April from USD 34.45 bn in March. IMF MENA Director: “There is strong collaboration between the Fund’s team and Egyptian authorities,” and “Egypt is serious about having a flexible e...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by another 25 bps on Wednesday hinting to the end of its tightening cycle.</p><p>Fitch Ratings has downgraded Egypt’s sovereign credit rating for the first time since 2013, cutting it to B from B+ with a negative outlook.</p><p>Egypt’s net foreign reserves inched up to USD 34.55 bn in April from USD 34.45 bn in March.</p><p>IMF MENA Director: “There is strong collaboration between the Fund’s team and Egyptian authorities,” and “Egypt is serious about having a flexible exchange rate.”</p><p>Egypt generated a current account surplus for the first time since 2014 in 2Q FY22/23 due primarily to falling imports, with the following key developments:</p><ul><li>Egypt’s trade deficit recorded its smallest deficit in 12 years in 2Q FY22/23, narrowing to USD 6.45 bn from USD 10.64 bn a year earlier. This was driven by a 20% decline in imports, which fell to USD 17.99 bn. Exports rose to USD 11.54 bn, down 3% y-o-y. </li><li>Tourism revenues rose 9% y-o-y to USD 3.25 bn. </li><li>Suez Canal receipts rose 17% y-o-y to USD 1.97 bn. </li><li>Foreign direct investment climbed 52% y-o-y to USD 2.43 bn. </li><li>Net portfolio outflows of USD 855.4 mn during the quarter.  </li><li>Remittances from Egyptians abroad fell 25% y-o-y to USD 5.56 bn.  </li></ul><p>The Finance Ministry has penciled in oil prices of USD 90 per barrel for FY23/24 budget.</p><p>Egypt’s PMI rose to 47.3 in April from 46.7 in March, where non-oil private sector contracted at its slowest pace in six months as inflationary pressures normalize.</p><p>The government has raised the price of diesel by EGP 1.00 to EGP 8.25 per liter, leaving gasoline prices unchanged.</p><p>The government plans to raise spending on subsidies and social protection programs to offset the impact of inflation. The price of the subsidized bread loaf will remain unchanged and so will its weight.</p><p>The President on Wednesday inaugurated the opening session of the National Dialogue.</p><p>The EGX is looking into adding gold and aluminum to the list of commodities trading on the Egyptian Mercantile Exchange (EMX) during 2H23. </p><p>ORHD AGM approved the sale of three land plots in El Gouna: a 24.6k sqm plot for EGP150.1 million, a 15.8k sqm plot for EGP196.3 million, and a 4.9k sqm plot for EGP43.5 million, rendering a total of EGP390.0 million for 45.3k sqm, implying a price of EGP8,600/sqm. This is equivalent to USD284/sqm which is higher than historical transactions (excluding a historical beachfront transaction) and is higher than the USD23/sqm price (which takes into account an 86.0% discount due to the size of the land plot) we use to value the residual land in El Gouna in our EGP15.32/share FV.</p><p>Aldar Properties seeks to remain a long-term investor in Egypt and aims to expand OCDI’s land bank in West Cairo, East Cairo, and the North Coast.</p><p>According to local media, real estate developers are considering having upcoming sales contracts linked to input costs.</p><p>The family office of the head of AIH (JAF Investment) has submitted a binding offer to acquire significant minority stakes in two of AIH’s subsidiaries. It has offered to purchase a 30% stake in SME finance firm UE Finance for EGP147 million and a 30% stake in Rawaj Consumer Finance for EGP30 million in two all-cash transactions.</p><p>AiBank revenues expanded by 61% in 2022, recording EGP1.8 billion. Net profit stood at EGP525.6 million in 2022.</p><p>EXPA is studying two offers to sell its administrative headquarters located in New Cairo at EGP820 million. Sources stated that if the sale of the building is completed, the buyer will be committed to lease it in favor of the bank.</p><p>SKPC 1Q23 net profit reached EGP520 million (+107% YoY, +5% QoQ).</p><p>The Cabinet approved draft bills giving the Oil Ministry the go-ahead to sign four oil exploration contracts in the Gulf of Suez and two oil and gas exploration contracts in the Eastern Mediter</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by another 25 bps on Wednesday hinting to the end of its tightening cycle.</p><p>Fitch Ratings has downgraded Egypt’s sovereign credit rating for the first time since 2013, cutting it to B from B+ with a negative outlook.</p><p>Egypt’s net foreign reserves inched up to USD 34.55 bn in April from USD 34.45 bn in March.</p><p>IMF MENA Director: “There is strong collaboration between the Fund’s team and Egyptian authorities,” and “Egypt is serious about having a flexible exchange rate.”</p><p>Egypt generated a current account surplus for the first time since 2014 in 2Q FY22/23 due primarily to falling imports, with the following key developments:</p><ul><li>Egypt’s trade deficit recorded its smallest deficit in 12 years in 2Q FY22/23, narrowing to USD 6.45 bn from USD 10.64 bn a year earlier. This was driven by a 20% decline in imports, which fell to USD 17.99 bn. Exports rose to USD 11.54 bn, down 3% y-o-y. </li><li>Tourism revenues rose 9% y-o-y to USD 3.25 bn. </li><li>Suez Canal receipts rose 17% y-o-y to USD 1.97 bn. </li><li>Foreign direct investment climbed 52% y-o-y to USD 2.43 bn. </li><li>Net portfolio outflows of USD 855.4 mn during the quarter.  </li><li>Remittances from Egyptians abroad fell 25% y-o-y to USD 5.56 bn.  </li></ul><p>The Finance Ministry has penciled in oil prices of USD 90 per barrel for FY23/24 budget.</p><p>Egypt’s PMI rose to 47.3 in April from 46.7 in March, where non-oil private sector contracted at its slowest pace in six months as inflationary pressures normalize.</p><p>The government has raised the price of diesel by EGP 1.00 to EGP 8.25 per liter, leaving gasoline prices unchanged.</p><p>The government plans to raise spending on subsidies and social protection programs to offset the impact of inflation. The price of the subsidized bread loaf will remain unchanged and so will its weight.</p><p>The President on Wednesday inaugurated the opening session of the National Dialogue.</p><p>The EGX is looking into adding gold and aluminum to the list of commodities trading on the Egyptian Mercantile Exchange (EMX) during 2H23. </p><p>ORHD AGM approved the sale of three land plots in El Gouna: a 24.6k sqm plot for EGP150.1 million, a 15.8k sqm plot for EGP196.3 million, and a 4.9k sqm plot for EGP43.5 million, rendering a total of EGP390.0 million for 45.3k sqm, implying a price of EGP8,600/sqm. This is equivalent to USD284/sqm which is higher than historical transactions (excluding a historical beachfront transaction) and is higher than the USD23/sqm price (which takes into account an 86.0% discount due to the size of the land plot) we use to value the residual land in El Gouna in our EGP15.32/share FV.</p><p>Aldar Properties seeks to remain a long-term investor in Egypt and aims to expand OCDI’s land bank in West Cairo, East Cairo, and the North Coast.</p><p>According to local media, real estate developers are considering having upcoming sales contracts linked to input costs.</p><p>The family office of the head of AIH (JAF Investment) has submitted a binding offer to acquire significant minority stakes in two of AIH’s subsidiaries. It has offered to purchase a 30% stake in SME finance firm UE Finance for EGP147 million and a 30% stake in Rawaj Consumer Finance for EGP30 million in two all-cash transactions.</p><p>AiBank revenues expanded by 61% in 2022, recording EGP1.8 billion. Net profit stood at EGP525.6 million in 2022.</p><p>EXPA is studying two offers to sell its administrative headquarters located in New Cairo at EGP820 million. Sources stated that if the sale of the building is completed, the buyer will be committed to lease it in favor of the bank.</p><p>SKPC 1Q23 net profit reached EGP520 million (+107% YoY, +5% QoQ).</p><p>The Cabinet approved draft bills giving the Oil Ministry the go-ahead to sign four oil exploration contracts in the Gulf of Suez and two oil and gas exploration contracts in the Eastern Mediter</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The tourism ministry is expecting to receive a record 15 mn tourists this year (c. USD15 billion in revenues) up 28% from 2022. Urban Communities Authority received over the last month some USD inflows in return for advance payments from Gulf investors for large land plots. Cabinet is considering fixing the interest rate for a large number of different vital sectors for a period of one year, including the real estate sector.  Saudi Arabia’s National Shipping Company (Bahri) and the Suez ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The tourism ministry is expecting to receive a record 15 mn tourists this year (c. USD15 billion in revenues) up 28% from 2022.</p><p>Urban Communities Authority received over the last month some USD inflows in return for advance payments from Gulf investors for large land plots.</p><p>Cabinet is considering fixing the interest rate for a large number of different vital sectors for a period of one year, including the real estate sector. </p><p>Saudi Arabia’s National Shipping Company (Bahri) and the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) are investing USD 50 mn to establish an Egyptian joint-stock company for maritime transport.</p><p>Sodic reported weak 1Q23 sales of EGP2.8 billion, down 25.7% y/y and 70.7% q/q, due to limited launches given OCDI had temporarily halted sales at the beginning of 2023 to revisit selling prices amid increasing construction costs. </p><p>ORHD has no intentions to price its units in O West in USD. The company started delivering units in the Whyt and Tulwa phases of O West this month.</p><p>Samih Sawiris is looking at investing in Saudi Arabia.</p><p>We remind you that EGTS’s next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is, if not further postponed, on 6 May 2023.</p><p>EGTS is offering six land plots with areas starting at 10k sqm in Sahl Hasheesh for sale to investors. Deadline for submitting offers is 18 May 2023.</p><p>The New Urban Communities Authority is planning a two-tranche EGP30.0 billion securitization bond issuance.</p><p>Brent futures fell 5.0%, to settle at USD75.32/bbl, on concerns about the US economy as politicians discuss ways to avoid a debt default and investors prepare for more rate hikes this week.</p><p>Dubai-based National Paints Holding (NPH) has acquired over 80% of PACH for around EGP770.5 mn (EGP39.80/share) in its mandatory tender offer that wrapped yesterday.</p><p>The Africa-focused trading arm of Japanese carmaker Toyota is looking to build two car factories in Africa, each producing some 100k vehicles annually, and is considering setting up one of them in Egypt.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority issued a decision to amend the financial solvency standards for consumer financing companies.</p><p>ETRS declared 2022 dividends distribution of EGP0.13 per share, with dividend yield of 5.3%, to be distributed on 17 March 2023 for record date of 14 March 2023.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The tourism ministry is expecting to receive a record 15 mn tourists this year (c. USD15 billion in revenues) up 28% from 2022.</p><p>Urban Communities Authority received over the last month some USD inflows in return for advance payments from Gulf investors for large land plots.</p><p>Cabinet is considering fixing the interest rate for a large number of different vital sectors for a period of one year, including the real estate sector. </p><p>Saudi Arabia’s National Shipping Company (Bahri) and the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) are investing USD 50 mn to establish an Egyptian joint-stock company for maritime transport.</p><p>Sodic reported weak 1Q23 sales of EGP2.8 billion, down 25.7% y/y and 70.7% q/q, due to limited launches given OCDI had temporarily halted sales at the beginning of 2023 to revisit selling prices amid increasing construction costs. </p><p>ORHD has no intentions to price its units in O West in USD. The company started delivering units in the Whyt and Tulwa phases of O West this month.</p><p>Samih Sawiris is looking at investing in Saudi Arabia.</p><p>We remind you that EGTS’s next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is, if not further postponed, on 6 May 2023.</p><p>EGTS is offering six land plots with areas starting at 10k sqm in Sahl Hasheesh for sale to investors. Deadline for submitting offers is 18 May 2023.</p><p>The New Urban Communities Authority is planning a two-tranche EGP30.0 billion securitization bond issuance.</p><p>Brent futures fell 5.0%, to settle at USD75.32/bbl, on concerns about the US economy as politicians discuss ways to avoid a debt default and investors prepare for more rate hikes this week.</p><p>Dubai-based National Paints Holding (NPH) has acquired over 80% of PACH for around EGP770.5 mn (EGP39.80/share) in its mandatory tender offer that wrapped yesterday.</p><p>The Africa-focused trading arm of Japanese carmaker Toyota is looking to build two car factories in Africa, each producing some 100k vehicles annually, and is considering setting up one of them in Egypt.</p><p>The Financial Regulatory Authority issued a decision to amend the financial solvency standards for consumer financing companies.</p><p>ETRS declared 2022 dividends distribution of EGP0.13 per share, with dividend yield of 5.3%, to be distributed on 17 March 2023 for record date of 14 March 2023.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[CBE: Foreign currency private sector deposits increased during March by about USD471 million to reach USD16.5 billion by the end of March, and added USD884.6 million in 1Q23. Individual deposits increased by about USD293.9 million in March, to reach about USD29 billion, and added USD500 million in 1Q23.  The government will establish an emergency fund for day laborers and workers in the informal economy. The government will transfer the irregular workers’ social insurance dues to the fun...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>CBE: Foreign currency private sector deposits increased during March by about USD471 million to reach USD16.5 billion by the end of March, and added USD884.6 million in 1Q23. Individual deposits increased by about USD293.9 million in March, to reach about USD29 billion, and added USD500 million in 1Q23. </p><p>The government will establish an emergency fund for day laborers and workers in the informal economy. The government will transfer the irregular workers’ social insurance dues to the fund for reimbursements in case of emergencies. </p><p><b>AMOC</b> released negative 3Q22/23 financial indicators showing an 18% YoY growth in consolidated net profit before minority interest, recording EGP416 million compared to EGP352 million in 3Q21/22, but lower 31% QoQ than EGP606 million recorded in 2Q22/23. The stock is currently trading at FY22/23e PE of 4.8x and EV/EBITDA of 3.5x.</p><p>Shareholders in <b>PACH</b> have until the end of today’s trading session to decide whether to sell their shares to National Paints Holding (NPH) (EGP39.80/share) or Eagle Chemicals (EGP39.00/share).  30% of shareholders of PACH approved National Paints’ acquisition offer EGP39.80/share. </p><p>The Oil Ministry has extended its tender for 12 exploration blocks in the Mediterranean and Nile Delta until the beginning of June. </p><p>The Parliament&apos;s Energy and Environment Committee has approved a draft bill that would allow the Oil Ministry to contract Eni subsidiary IEOC to launch oil and gas exploration operations at three East Mediterranean concessions.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt has prequalified 17 consortiums, out of more than 25 applied, to bid in its upcoming tenders for renewables-powered desalination projects. The SFE is planning to have three or four of these plants tendered by 3Q 2023. Prequalified bidders include: <b>ORAS</b>, <b>SWDY</b> and <b>Taqa Arabia</b>.</p><p>MPs yesterday gave preliminary approval to legislation that hands tax exemptions to local and international companies working on the Dabaa nuclear plant.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport will announce in a month the winning consortium to implement the Abu Qir metro project in Alexandria Governorate, with investments of c. EUR1.5 billion. According to the sources, qualified consortia include <b>SWDY</b> - German Siemens, the French Alstom - Arab Contractors - Hassan Allam - Concord, <b>ORAS</b> - Colas Rail, and a consortium of Chinese companies.</p><p><b>HELI</b> Board approved adjusting the second and third installments of the EGP0.22/share cash dividends to EGP0.04/share and EGP0.13/share, respectively, instead of EGP0.10/share and EGP0.07/share, respectively.</p><p>EFG Hermes has launched a new trading system on Microsoft’s cloud computing service, Azure, which should be much faster than the former system. </p><p>Asset managers Azimut and Evolve Investment Holding have gotten the greenlight from the Financial Regulatory Authority to launch a gold-backed investment fund. </p><p>According to local media, Egypt&apos;s sugar imports are expected to rise by 12% YoY during 2023/2024 to reach 930 thousand ton from a previous 830 thousand ton. </p><p>Saudi electronics retailer Extra (United Electronics Company), has shelved plans to establish a subsidiary in Egypt.</p><p>Transport Ministry-affiliated AlKahera Company for Ferries and Maritime Transport and Korean shipbuilder Dae Sun will build two multi-purpose container ships under an agreement signed yesterday.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CBE: Foreign currency private sector deposits increased during March by about USD471 million to reach USD16.5 billion by the end of March, and added USD884.6 million in 1Q23. Individual deposits increased by about USD293.9 million in March, to reach about USD29 billion, and added USD500 million in 1Q23. </p><p>The government will establish an emergency fund for day laborers and workers in the informal economy. The government will transfer the irregular workers’ social insurance dues to the fund for reimbursements in case of emergencies. </p><p><b>AMOC</b> released negative 3Q22/23 financial indicators showing an 18% YoY growth in consolidated net profit before minority interest, recording EGP416 million compared to EGP352 million in 3Q21/22, but lower 31% QoQ than EGP606 million recorded in 2Q22/23. The stock is currently trading at FY22/23e PE of 4.8x and EV/EBITDA of 3.5x.</p><p>Shareholders in <b>PACH</b> have until the end of today’s trading session to decide whether to sell their shares to National Paints Holding (NPH) (EGP39.80/share) or Eagle Chemicals (EGP39.00/share).  30% of shareholders of PACH approved National Paints’ acquisition offer EGP39.80/share. </p><p>The Oil Ministry has extended its tender for 12 exploration blocks in the Mediterranean and Nile Delta until the beginning of June. </p><p>The Parliament&apos;s Energy and Environment Committee has approved a draft bill that would allow the Oil Ministry to contract Eni subsidiary IEOC to launch oil and gas exploration operations at three East Mediterranean concessions.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt has prequalified 17 consortiums, out of more than 25 applied, to bid in its upcoming tenders for renewables-powered desalination projects. The SFE is planning to have three or four of these plants tendered by 3Q 2023. Prequalified bidders include: <b>ORAS</b>, <b>SWDY</b> and <b>Taqa Arabia</b>.</p><p>MPs yesterday gave preliminary approval to legislation that hands tax exemptions to local and international companies working on the Dabaa nuclear plant.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport will announce in a month the winning consortium to implement the Abu Qir metro project in Alexandria Governorate, with investments of c. EUR1.5 billion. According to the sources, qualified consortia include <b>SWDY</b> - German Siemens, the French Alstom - Arab Contractors - Hassan Allam - Concord, <b>ORAS</b> - Colas Rail, and a consortium of Chinese companies.</p><p><b>HELI</b> Board approved adjusting the second and third installments of the EGP0.22/share cash dividends to EGP0.04/share and EGP0.13/share, respectively, instead of EGP0.10/share and EGP0.07/share, respectively.</p><p>EFG Hermes has launched a new trading system on Microsoft’s cloud computing service, Azure, which should be much faster than the former system. </p><p>Asset managers Azimut and Evolve Investment Holding have gotten the greenlight from the Financial Regulatory Authority to launch a gold-backed investment fund. </p><p>According to local media, Egypt&apos;s sugar imports are expected to rise by 12% YoY during 2023/2024 to reach 930 thousand ton from a previous 830 thousand ton. </p><p>Saudi electronics retailer Extra (United Electronics Company), has shelved plans to establish a subsidiary in Egypt.</p><p>Transport Ministry-affiliated AlKahera Company for Ferries and Maritime Transport and Korean shipbuilder Dae Sun will build two multi-purpose container ships under an agreement signed yesterday.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt's net foreign liabilities widened in March by about USD1.47 billion, to exceed USD24.46 billion, compared to about USD23 billion in February 2023. Prime Minister held talks yesterday with the CEO of Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ to discuss the fund acquiring more assets in Egypt. Finance Minister met with his Qatari counterpart to discuss boosting investment inflows from Qatar as well as cooperation on tax, customs, and in the financial sector. CBE intends to sell USD1 billion of ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s net foreign liabilities widened in March by about USD1.47 billion, to exceed USD24.46 billion, compared to about USD23 billion in February 2023.</p><p>Prime Minister held talks yesterday with the CEO of Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ to discuss the fund acquiring more assets in Egypt.</p><p>Finance Minister met with his Qatari counterpart to discuss boosting investment inflows from Qatar as well as cooperation on tax, customs, and in the financial sector.</p><p>CBE intends to sell USD1 billion of one-year USD-denominated treasury bills in an auction today.</p><p>The Japanese International Corporation Agency will lend JPY100 billion to Egypt to finance the construction of Cairo Metro Line 4.</p><p>S&amp;P Global Ratings has cut its outlook on the National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, and COMI to negative, mirroring outlook on Egypt’s sovereign credit rating announced last week.</p><p>The government has set November as the date for the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum.</p><p>We updated our FVs for ESRS and IRAX at EGP54.60/share and EGP1,357.50/share, maintaining our Overweight recommendation for both stocks. The updated FVs factor in:</p><ol><li>Weakening local demand for rebars and flat steel adversely affected by high interest rate environment and high inflation rates.</li><li>Further currency devaluation promoting ESRS’s competitiveness in global markets.</li><li>Healthy local pricing of final steel products currently trading near EGP40,000/ton.</li><li>Stable natural gas prices, yet an elevated electricity tariff starting 2025 with an annual increase of 20%.</li></ol><p>ESRS decided to maintain rebar ex-factory price at EGP32,135/ton for May, according to local media.</p><p>ABUK  3Q22/23 net profit reached EGP5,724 million (+28% QoQ, +52% YoY), bringing 9M22/23 net profit to EGP12,959 million (+86% YoY).</p><p>MFPC approved dividends distributions for 2022 of EGP15.00/share. Record date is 9 May 2023 and distribution date is 14 May 2023.</p><p>8% of shareholders of PACH approved National Paints’ acquisition offer EGP39.80/share.</p><p>Urea free market prices in Egypt increased to average EGP14,000/ton compared to EGP11,500/ton in April 2023. </p><p>AMIC released its March 2023 report showing PC sales of 4,638 units, a drop of 76% YoY and a rise of 9% MoM. AUTO’s market share reached 20.2% in March 2023, compared to a 16.5% in March 2022 and 25.1% in February 2023.</p><p>SUGR 1Q23 net profit reached EGP418 mn (+331% YoY, +263% QoQ).</p><p>Weekly Commodities Update<br/><br/> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 79.5 | <em>-2.6%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 254.7 | <em>-10.0%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 362.5 | 4.3%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,090.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 1,007.5 | 0.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 443.2 | -3.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,368.0 | -0.7%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 8,577.0 | -2.3%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,890.0 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 189.7 | <em>-0.3%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,776.0 | <em>8.0%</em></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s net foreign liabilities widened in March by about USD1.47 billion, to exceed USD24.46 billion, compared to about USD23 billion in February 2023.</p><p>Prime Minister held talks yesterday with the CEO of Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ to discuss the fund acquiring more assets in Egypt.</p><p>Finance Minister met with his Qatari counterpart to discuss boosting investment inflows from Qatar as well as cooperation on tax, customs, and in the financial sector.</p><p>CBE intends to sell USD1 billion of one-year USD-denominated treasury bills in an auction today.</p><p>The Japanese International Corporation Agency will lend JPY100 billion to Egypt to finance the construction of Cairo Metro Line 4.</p><p>S&amp;P Global Ratings has cut its outlook on the National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, and COMI to negative, mirroring outlook on Egypt’s sovereign credit rating announced last week.</p><p>The government has set November as the date for the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum.</p><p>We updated our FVs for ESRS and IRAX at EGP54.60/share and EGP1,357.50/share, maintaining our Overweight recommendation for both stocks. The updated FVs factor in:</p><ol><li>Weakening local demand for rebars and flat steel adversely affected by high interest rate environment and high inflation rates.</li><li>Further currency devaluation promoting ESRS’s competitiveness in global markets.</li><li>Healthy local pricing of final steel products currently trading near EGP40,000/ton.</li><li>Stable natural gas prices, yet an elevated electricity tariff starting 2025 with an annual increase of 20%.</li></ol><p>ESRS decided to maintain rebar ex-factory price at EGP32,135/ton for May, according to local media.</p><p>ABUK  3Q22/23 net profit reached EGP5,724 million (+28% QoQ, +52% YoY), bringing 9M22/23 net profit to EGP12,959 million (+86% YoY).</p><p>MFPC approved dividends distributions for 2022 of EGP15.00/share. Record date is 9 May 2023 and distribution date is 14 May 2023.</p><p>8% of shareholders of PACH approved National Paints’ acquisition offer EGP39.80/share.</p><p>Urea free market prices in Egypt increased to average EGP14,000/ton compared to EGP11,500/ton in April 2023. </p><p>AMIC released its March 2023 report showing PC sales of 4,638 units, a drop of 76% YoY and a rise of 9% MoM. AUTO’s market share reached 20.2% in March 2023, compared to a 16.5% in March 2022 and 25.1% in February 2023.</p><p>SUGR 1Q23 net profit reached EGP418 mn (+331% YoY, +263% QoQ).</p><p>Weekly Commodities Update<br/><br/> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 79.5 | <em>-2.6%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 254.7 | <em>-10.0%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 362.5 | 4.3%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,090.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 1,007.5 | 0.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 443.2 | -3.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,368.0 | -0.7%<br/> | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 8,577.0 | -2.3%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,890.0 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 189.7 | <em>-0.3%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,776.0 | <em>8.0%</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pitch| Regardless of the way out of the maze, the market is playing FX-rate musical chairs. ORHD, EGAL, and ESRS current market prices are not reflecting yet the current exchange rates, and thus they have a significant upside from the current prices. AMOC, ORAS, SWDY and MFPC are showing some upside from the current market prices, but not as high as first group. If we were to choose between DSCW and EKHO, we will go for the latter, due to transparency and strategy. ABUK, SKPC, EGCH, EFIC and ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Pitch| Regardless of the way out of the maze, the market is playing FX-rate musical chairs. ORHD, EGAL, and ESRS current market prices are not reflecting yet the current exchange rates, and thus they have a significant upside from the current prices. AMOC, ORAS, SWDY and MFPC are showing some upside from the current market prices, but not as high as first group. If we were to choose between DSCW and EKHO, we will go for the latter, due to transparency and strategy. ABUK, SKPC, EGCH, EFIC and ALCN are overplayed at those prices. We still see that banks are offering a great opportunity, with high focus on ADIB, CANA and CIEB.[Check table for details]</p><p>Analysts expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by 25 bps when it meets on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.  </p><p>Prime Minister: The government is aiming to raise up USD 2 bn from asset sales by June, and will hire an international advisor to ensure efficiency on the privatization process.</p><p>Prime Minister reassured international markets about the sustainability of Egypt’s debt amid, after the sell-off of Egypt’s USD bonds accelerated last week.</p><p>Egypt’s one-year credit-default swaps rose 1k bps to 2.3k bps in April.</p><p>Prime Minister: The state is preparing over 10 military-owned companies for offering. </p><p>Prime Minister: EGP flotation will be subject to controls set by the state.  </p><p>Egypt’s economy will grow at a 4.0% clip in the current fiscal year, as per the poll conducted by Reuters. </p><p>Egypt has reached agreements with China and India to trade in rupees and yuan when importing wheat.</p><p>Supply Minister: The government will start gradually raising the prices of commodities sold to ration card holders.</p><p>Supply Minister: Egypt has 2.6 months’ worth of wheat in strategic reserves. </p><p>The Supply Ministry is working on a proposal that would allow Egyptians living abroad to import gold to Egypt (worth USD10,000) without paying customs.</p><p>More than 16k people from Sudan have crossed the border into Egypt since the conflict began.  </p><p>The government is set to launch the sixth phase of its export subsidy program, through which it plans to pay out some EGP 10 bn worth of overdue subsidies to exporters by 5-6 July.</p><p>ETEL will start gradually applying the prepaid fixed line bill payments (similar to the mobile). </p><p>SKPC will distribute a cash dividend worth EGP0.90/share over two tranches. DY 4%.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pitch| Regardless of the way out of the maze, the market is playing FX-rate musical chairs. ORHD, EGAL, and ESRS current market prices are not reflecting yet the current exchange rates, and thus they have a significant upside from the current prices. AMOC, ORAS, SWDY and MFPC are showing some upside from the current market prices, but not as high as first group. If we were to choose between DSCW and EKHO, we will go for the latter, due to transparency and strategy. ABUK, SKPC, EGCH, EFIC and ALCN are overplayed at those prices. We still see that banks are offering a great opportunity, with high focus on ADIB, CANA and CIEB.[Check table for details]</p><p>Analysts expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by 25 bps when it meets on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.  </p><p>Prime Minister: The government is aiming to raise up USD 2 bn from asset sales by June, and will hire an international advisor to ensure efficiency on the privatization process.</p><p>Prime Minister reassured international markets about the sustainability of Egypt’s debt amid, after the sell-off of Egypt’s USD bonds accelerated last week.</p><p>Egypt’s one-year credit-default swaps rose 1k bps to 2.3k bps in April.</p><p>Prime Minister: The state is preparing over 10 military-owned companies for offering. </p><p>Prime Minister: EGP flotation will be subject to controls set by the state.  </p><p>Egypt’s economy will grow at a 4.0% clip in the current fiscal year, as per the poll conducted by Reuters. </p><p>Egypt has reached agreements with China and India to trade in rupees and yuan when importing wheat.</p><p>Supply Minister: The government will start gradually raising the prices of commodities sold to ration card holders.</p><p>Supply Minister: Egypt has 2.6 months’ worth of wheat in strategic reserves. </p><p>The Supply Ministry is working on a proposal that would allow Egyptians living abroad to import gold to Egypt (worth USD10,000) without paying customs.</p><p>More than 16k people from Sudan have crossed the border into Egypt since the conflict began.  </p><p>The government is set to launch the sixth phase of its export subsidy program, through which it plans to pay out some EGP 10 bn worth of overdue subsidies to exporters by 5-6 July.</p><p>ETEL will start gradually applying the prepaid fixed line bill payments (similar to the mobile). </p><p>SKPC will distribute a cash dividend worth EGP0.90/share over two tranches. DY 4%.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government will offer EGP10 billion worth of loans at a subsidized 11% interest rate to tourism players. Moody's said that Egypt's assets sale development is slower than expected.   Imports worth USD23 billion have been released from Egypt’s ports since January.   Russia will not allow the Ukraine Black Sea export deal to continue beyond May 18.   The government allocated EGP397 billion in the FY23/24 budget to be spent on health, which is 30.4% higher than FY22/23 figure. ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government will offer EGP10 billion worth of loans at a subsidized 11% interest rate to tourism players.</p><p>Moody&apos;s said that Egypt&apos;s assets sale development is slower than expected.<br/> <br/>Imports worth USD23 billion have been released from Egypt’s ports since January.<br/> <br/>Russia will not allow the Ukraine Black Sea export deal to continue beyond May 18.<br/> <br/>The government allocated EGP397 billion in the FY23/24 budget to be spent on health, which is 30.4% higher than FY22/23 figure.<br/> <br/>Reserve money (MO) increased to EGP1.502 trillion in March 2023 from EGP1.476 trillion in February 2023.</p><p>The FRA has given listed companies an extension until Tuesday, 30 May 2023, to report and publish their financials for the period ending 31 March 2023.</p><p>Hotel occupancy rate in Egypt increased 20%-25% y/y in 1Q23. Hotel occupancy rate in Cairo reached 85% during 1Q23, followed by Luxor and Aswan (80%), Marsa Alam (70%), Hurghada (65%), and Sharm El Sheikh (55%).</p><p>The FRA stated that the deadline for receiving offers on PACH was 19 April 2023, while the submitted offer from National Paints (EGP39.8/share) is valid until 2 May 2023. 3.3% of the shareholders approved National Paints’ offer, while no one responded to Eagle Chemicals’ offer which stood at EGP39.00/share.</p><p>Brent crude dropped to USD77.69/bbl on Wednesday.</p><p>The President approved the agreement with the French Development Agency regarding a loan of EUR250 million, over two tranches, for the construction of the Abu Qir metro in Alexandria.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government will offer EGP10 billion worth of loans at a subsidized 11% interest rate to tourism players.</p><p>Moody&apos;s said that Egypt&apos;s assets sale development is slower than expected.<br/> <br/>Imports worth USD23 billion have been released from Egypt’s ports since January.<br/> <br/>Russia will not allow the Ukraine Black Sea export deal to continue beyond May 18.<br/> <br/>The government allocated EGP397 billion in the FY23/24 budget to be spent on health, which is 30.4% higher than FY22/23 figure.<br/> <br/>Reserve money (MO) increased to EGP1.502 trillion in March 2023 from EGP1.476 trillion in February 2023.</p><p>The FRA has given listed companies an extension until Tuesday, 30 May 2023, to report and publish their financials for the period ending 31 March 2023.</p><p>Hotel occupancy rate in Egypt increased 20%-25% y/y in 1Q23. Hotel occupancy rate in Cairo reached 85% during 1Q23, followed by Luxor and Aswan (80%), Marsa Alam (70%), Hurghada (65%), and Sharm El Sheikh (55%).</p><p>The FRA stated that the deadline for receiving offers on PACH was 19 April 2023, while the submitted offer from National Paints (EGP39.8/share) is valid until 2 May 2023. 3.3% of the shareholders approved National Paints’ offer, while no one responded to Eagle Chemicals’ offer which stood at EGP39.00/share.</p><p>Brent crude dropped to USD77.69/bbl on Wednesday.</p><p>The President approved the agreement with the French Development Agency regarding a loan of EUR250 million, over two tranches, for the construction of the Abu Qir metro in Alexandria.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[S&amp;P Global Ratings affirmed its B/B long and short-term foreign and local currency credit ratings for Egypt, but they revised their outlook on the country from stable to negative. The action reflects risks that the policy measures implemented by the Egyptian authorities may be insufficient to stabilize the exchange rate and attract foreign currency inflows. The government is set to increase spending on subsidies and social safety programs by almost 50% in FY23/24 as it looks to offset the...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>S&amp;P Global Ratings affirmed its B/B long and short-term foreign and local currency credit ratings for Egypt, but they revised their outlook on the country from stable to negative. The action reflects risks that the policy measures implemented by the Egyptian authorities may be insufficient to stabilize the exchange rate and attract foreign currency inflows.</p><p>The government is set to increase spending on subsidies and social safety programs by almost 50% in FY23/24 as it looks to offset the impact of soaring inflation on household budgets. Where more money will be allocated to food and fuel subsidies.</p><p>The ministry of finance has allocated EGP28.1 billion to export subsidies, up from EGP6 billion paid out this year, and will increase spending on its subsidized loan program for agriculture and industry players to EGP19.5 billion, up from the projected EGP13 billion.</p><p>Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said that Imports worth EGP23 billion have been released from Egyptian ports since January.</p><p>Saudi renewable energy developer ACWA Power yesterday inked a US 123 million financing package to develop the 200 MW Kom Ombo solar power plant. </p><p>The total receivables that the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) owes to international oil and gas companies has more than tripled to USD3 billion from USD850 million in mid-2020.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport is negotiating with three international financing institutions, to obtain a soft loan for the construction of the “6th of October-Aswan” and “Hurghada-Safaga-Qena- Luxor” high-speed train lines, according to local media. The consortium of Siemens Mobility, ORAS (FV: EGP106.90, OW) and the Arab Contractors were contracted to build the two lines.</p><p>MNHD (FV: EGP3.16, EW) AGM approved the distribution of EGP0.15/share cash dividends (DY of 4.2%) to be distributed over two installments in May and October 2023.</p><p>The Madbouly government is in talks with unnamed private Egyptian and Indian pharma companies to establish a USD80 mn pharma raw materials production plant. The project aims to meet local demand and boost exports.</p><p>The Consumer Finance Association is negotiating with I-Score to reduce the cost of credit score inquiry</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>S&amp;P Global Ratings affirmed its B/B long and short-term foreign and local currency credit ratings for Egypt, but they revised their outlook on the country from stable to negative. The action reflects risks that the policy measures implemented by the Egyptian authorities may be insufficient to stabilize the exchange rate and attract foreign currency inflows.</p><p>The government is set to increase spending on subsidies and social safety programs by almost 50% in FY23/24 as it looks to offset the impact of soaring inflation on household budgets. Where more money will be allocated to food and fuel subsidies.</p><p>The ministry of finance has allocated EGP28.1 billion to export subsidies, up from EGP6 billion paid out this year, and will increase spending on its subsidized loan program for agriculture and industry players to EGP19.5 billion, up from the projected EGP13 billion.</p><p>Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said that Imports worth EGP23 billion have been released from Egyptian ports since January.</p><p>Saudi renewable energy developer ACWA Power yesterday inked a US 123 million financing package to develop the 200 MW Kom Ombo solar power plant. </p><p>The total receivables that the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) owes to international oil and gas companies has more than tripled to USD3 billion from USD850 million in mid-2020.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport is negotiating with three international financing institutions, to obtain a soft loan for the construction of the “6th of October-Aswan” and “Hurghada-Safaga-Qena- Luxor” high-speed train lines, according to local media. The consortium of Siemens Mobility, ORAS (FV: EGP106.90, OW) and the Arab Contractors were contracted to build the two lines.</p><p>MNHD (FV: EGP3.16, EW) AGM approved the distribution of EGP0.15/share cash dividends (DY of 4.2%) to be distributed over two installments in May and October 2023.</p><p>The Madbouly government is in talks with unnamed private Egyptian and Indian pharma companies to establish a USD80 mn pharma raw materials production plant. The project aims to meet local demand and boost exports.</p><p>The Consumer Finance Association is negotiating with I-Score to reduce the cost of credit score inquiry</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Non-Deliverable Forward Contracts on the EGP hit 44/USD, Bloomberg reported.  Prime Minister met with SFE head and chairwoman to follow up on its efforts to attract investments.  The Export Development Fund has sent the proposal for the new program to the export councils for review and comments before final approval.   The initiative to facilitate the import of cars by Egyptians abroad attracted USD500 million since its launch until now.  Gas output from Eni’s Zohr gas...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Non-Deliverable Forward Contracts on the EGP hit 44/USD, Bloomberg reported. </p><p>Prime Minister met with SFE head and chairwoman to follow up on its efforts to attract investments. </p><p>The Export Development Fund has sent the proposal for the new program to the export councils for review and comments before final approval.  </p><p>The initiative to facilitate the import of cars by Egyptians abroad attracted USD500 million since its launch until now. </p><p>Gas output from Eni’s Zohr gas field dropped 11% y-o-y to 2.5 bn cfd in 2022, taking a toll on Egypt’s total gas production, which dipped to a 28-month low of 6.1 bn cfd in February, down 7% y-o-y. </p><p>There are two scenarios for telecom services price increases: 1) NTRA implements a 50% price increase on all services, followed by an annual 10-20% per annum rise (tied to inflation), and 2) A different price increase for each service, depending on each company’s revenues, costs, and subscriber structure. </p><p>NUCA approved a new mechanism for calculating the interest rate on land payments based on calculating the average interest rate on the EGP announced by the CBE during the last three months instead of calculating it on a daily basis.</p><p>According to JLL, hotel occupancy rate in Cairo reached 74% in the first two months of 2023, up from 62% in the same period last year. </p><p>EgyptAir is operating three weekly flights from Cairo to New Jersey starting 3 June 2023.</p><p>FWRY approved increasing the company’s issued capital to EGP1.70 billion (distributed over 3.406 billion shares), equivalent to 3% increase of the company’s issued shares and allocated to the ESOP. </p><p>TALM released 1H22/23 attributable net profit of EGP192 mn, a 38% rise YoY, driven by a rise of 28% YoY in revenues (the number of students). </p><p>CIRA&apos;s BoD has approved plans to apply for a new loan to meet debt repayments to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).</p><p>The Kuwait Investment Authority said in a tweet that it is not interested in investing in an Egyptian bank that is offered for sale (The United Bank).</p><p>The Consumer Finance Companies Union is currently working on linking all member companies operating in the sector electronically, with the aim of detecting fraud immediately, in cooperation with “i-Score.”</p><p>FAIT released standalone positive financial results in 1Q23, where the bottom line recorded EGP2.15 billion (+80.6% y/y). The significant growth is mainly attributable to non-interest income growth (investment income and FX gains).</p><p>CANA is offering a 3-year fixed CD at a rate of up to 19%, while EGBE has launched a 3-year CD, a fixed certificate at 19%, and a declining-rate certificate that starts at 23%. Interest is paid monthly on both CDs and the minimum deposit is EGP 1,000.</p><p>ETRS BoD is moving forward with NOSCO&apos;s acquisition as follows: 1) Archer’s Financial Advisory valuation for ETRS and NOSCO with fair values of EGP2.594 and EGP58.033, respectively, with 1 share of ETRS for every 0.0447 share of NOSCO. 2) Capital increase by EGP68.9 million distributed on 68.9 million shares, bringing total capital to EGP224.9 million.</p><p>MICH 9M22/23 net profit amounted to EGP435.66 million compared to EGP148.4 million in 9M21/22. MICH is trading at a 22/23 annualized P/E of 7.9x. </p><p>Weekly Commodities Update</p><p>Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton         2,366.8            4.8%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton  340.0   2.3%</p><p>Copper Cash Price, USD/ton 8,963.0            1.3%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton         997.5   0.5%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton      1,890.0            -0.1%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,090.0            -0.9</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Non-Deliverable Forward Contracts on the EGP hit 44/USD, Bloomberg reported. </p><p>Prime Minister met with SFE head and chairwoman to follow up on its efforts to attract investments. </p><p>The Export Development Fund has sent the proposal for the new program to the export councils for review and comments before final approval.  </p><p>The initiative to facilitate the import of cars by Egyptians abroad attracted USD500 million since its launch until now. </p><p>Gas output from Eni’s Zohr gas field dropped 11% y-o-y to 2.5 bn cfd in 2022, taking a toll on Egypt’s total gas production, which dipped to a 28-month low of 6.1 bn cfd in February, down 7% y-o-y. </p><p>There are two scenarios for telecom services price increases: 1) NTRA implements a 50% price increase on all services, followed by an annual 10-20% per annum rise (tied to inflation), and 2) A different price increase for each service, depending on each company’s revenues, costs, and subscriber structure. </p><p>NUCA approved a new mechanism for calculating the interest rate on land payments based on calculating the average interest rate on the EGP announced by the CBE during the last three months instead of calculating it on a daily basis.</p><p>According to JLL, hotel occupancy rate in Cairo reached 74% in the first two months of 2023, up from 62% in the same period last year. </p><p>EgyptAir is operating three weekly flights from Cairo to New Jersey starting 3 June 2023.</p><p>FWRY approved increasing the company’s issued capital to EGP1.70 billion (distributed over 3.406 billion shares), equivalent to 3% increase of the company’s issued shares and allocated to the ESOP. </p><p>TALM released 1H22/23 attributable net profit of EGP192 mn, a 38% rise YoY, driven by a rise of 28% YoY in revenues (the number of students). </p><p>CIRA&apos;s BoD has approved plans to apply for a new loan to meet debt repayments to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).</p><p>The Kuwait Investment Authority said in a tweet that it is not interested in investing in an Egyptian bank that is offered for sale (The United Bank).</p><p>The Consumer Finance Companies Union is currently working on linking all member companies operating in the sector electronically, with the aim of detecting fraud immediately, in cooperation with “i-Score.”</p><p>FAIT released standalone positive financial results in 1Q23, where the bottom line recorded EGP2.15 billion (+80.6% y/y). The significant growth is mainly attributable to non-interest income growth (investment income and FX gains).</p><p>CANA is offering a 3-year fixed CD at a rate of up to 19%, while EGBE has launched a 3-year CD, a fixed certificate at 19%, and a declining-rate certificate that starts at 23%. Interest is paid monthly on both CDs and the minimum deposit is EGP 1,000.</p><p>ETRS BoD is moving forward with NOSCO&apos;s acquisition as follows: 1) Archer’s Financial Advisory valuation for ETRS and NOSCO with fair values of EGP2.594 and EGP58.033, respectively, with 1 share of ETRS for every 0.0447 share of NOSCO. 2) Capital increase by EGP68.9 million distributed on 68.9 million shares, bringing total capital to EGP224.9 million.</p><p>MICH 9M22/23 net profit amounted to EGP435.66 million compared to EGP148.4 million in 9M21/22. MICH is trading at a 22/23 annualized P/E of 7.9x. </p><p>Weekly Commodities Update</p><p>Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton         2,366.8            4.8%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton  340.0   2.3%</p><p>Copper Cash Price, USD/ton 8,963.0            1.3%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton         997.5   0.5%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton      1,890.0            -0.1%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,090.0            -0.9</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The IMF wants Egypt to make more progress on privatizing state-owned companies and moving to a flexible exchange rate before it goes ahead with the first review of the country’s USD3 bn assistance package.  CBE Governor: Relaxing the supply issues and increased competition will result also in a healthier and faster inflation reduction…Interest rates are not the optimum solution. The market is expecting announcements of state stake sales after Eid El Fitr, along with a fourth EGP devaluat...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The IMF wants Egypt to make more progress on privatizing state-owned companies and moving to a flexible exchange rate before it goes ahead with the first review of the country’s USD3 bn assistance package. </p><p>CBE Governor: Relaxing the supply issues and increased competition will result also in a healthier and faster inflation reduction…Interest rates are not the optimum solution.</p><p>The market is expecting announcements of state stake sales after Eid El Fitr, along with a fourth EGP devaluation. </p><p>Twelve-month non-deliverable forwards hit EGP 42.80 to the USD on Thursday, according to Bloomberg.  </p><p>Trade between Egypt and Sudan stopped after conflict flared up in Khartoum. El Sisi reiterated Egypt’s principle of “non-interference” in the affairs of other countries.</p><p>Egypt released USD15 bn worth of goods from ports during 1Q 2023 despite the ongoing foreign currency shortage. </p><p>El Sisi has issued a presidential decree to set up the Supreme Investment Council, which is part of the state’s efforts to boost investment and stimulate economic growth.  </p><p>The departments of the Financial Supervisory Authority and the Egyptian Stock Exchange are currently discussing a procedural amendment regarding the closing price auction session in the stock exchange.</p><p>Local media reported that Cabinet intends to choose one of the shortlisted offers for a stake in the state-owned United Bank immediately after Eid. Some news wires reported the offer will be for USD660 mn (EGP21.0 bn at an exchange rate of EGP30.89/USD). <em>The United Bank achieved a net profit of EGP1.3 bn in 2022, therefore, the transaction implies P/E22 of 16.2x, lower than the recent banking transaction multiples of ABC Bank acquiring BLOM Bank Egypt of P/E21 at 19.7x, and P/B22 of 2.1x which is higher than BLOM Bank transaction multiples P/B21 of 1.3x. If we assume a 20% growth in 2023, then transaction multiples imply 13x 2023 P/E and 1.9x P/B, which confirms our view that banks traded on EGX are extremely cheap. Please check our pitch on banks from last Monday. </em></p><p><b>EXPA</b> should be expecting around EGP700 mn in proceeds from selling a building located in New Cairo.</p><p><b>CIRA</b> released their 1H22/23 results showing a YoY decline in attributable net profit by 22.3% to record EGP220 mn compared to EGP283 mn in 1H21/22.<em> CIRA is currently trading at a FY22/23 P/E multiple of 13.7x and an EV/EBITDA of 6.3x. </em></p><p>Sudan is considered one of the largest markets importing building materials from Egypt, but the current period of vacations for Egyptian companies makes it difficult to know the impact of recent political events taking place in Sudan on exports. Libya could be the alternative destination for Egypt&apos;s building materials exports. Sudan ranked ninth among the largest importers of building materials from Egypt in 2022, with about USD138 million (+18% YoY).</p><p><b>EGTS</b> Board approved a notification from the Tourism Development Authority requiring EGTS to pay USD21.9 million (translating into EGP0.64/share) to extend the development timeline for undeveloped land. </p><p><b>TMGH</b> launched East Hub, its latest commercial offering in Madinaty, for rent to companies and brands.</p><p>Eni will start the exploration of a new natural gas well in the Mediterranean&apos;s deep water with USD 130 million of investments.</p><p>Egyptian Chemical Industries <b>(Kima)</b> Plans to build a new project for green ammonia production using the high dam electricity.</p><p>Self-employed professionals including lawyers, pharmacists, and doctors who directly serve end-customers are no longer obligated to register with the Egyptian Tax Authority&apos;s e-invoicing system.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF wants Egypt to make more progress on privatizing state-owned companies and moving to a flexible exchange rate before it goes ahead with the first review of the country’s USD3 bn assistance package. </p><p>CBE Governor: Relaxing the supply issues and increased competition will result also in a healthier and faster inflation reduction…Interest rates are not the optimum solution.</p><p>The market is expecting announcements of state stake sales after Eid El Fitr, along with a fourth EGP devaluation. </p><p>Twelve-month non-deliverable forwards hit EGP 42.80 to the USD on Thursday, according to Bloomberg.  </p><p>Trade between Egypt and Sudan stopped after conflict flared up in Khartoum. El Sisi reiterated Egypt’s principle of “non-interference” in the affairs of other countries.</p><p>Egypt released USD15 bn worth of goods from ports during 1Q 2023 despite the ongoing foreign currency shortage. </p><p>El Sisi has issued a presidential decree to set up the Supreme Investment Council, which is part of the state’s efforts to boost investment and stimulate economic growth.  </p><p>The departments of the Financial Supervisory Authority and the Egyptian Stock Exchange are currently discussing a procedural amendment regarding the closing price auction session in the stock exchange.</p><p>Local media reported that Cabinet intends to choose one of the shortlisted offers for a stake in the state-owned United Bank immediately after Eid. Some news wires reported the offer will be for USD660 mn (EGP21.0 bn at an exchange rate of EGP30.89/USD). <em>The United Bank achieved a net profit of EGP1.3 bn in 2022, therefore, the transaction implies P/E22 of 16.2x, lower than the recent banking transaction multiples of ABC Bank acquiring BLOM Bank Egypt of P/E21 at 19.7x, and P/B22 of 2.1x which is higher than BLOM Bank transaction multiples P/B21 of 1.3x. If we assume a 20% growth in 2023, then transaction multiples imply 13x 2023 P/E and 1.9x P/B, which confirms our view that banks traded on EGX are extremely cheap. Please check our pitch on banks from last Monday. </em></p><p><b>EXPA</b> should be expecting around EGP700 mn in proceeds from selling a building located in New Cairo.</p><p><b>CIRA</b> released their 1H22/23 results showing a YoY decline in attributable net profit by 22.3% to record EGP220 mn compared to EGP283 mn in 1H21/22.<em> CIRA is currently trading at a FY22/23 P/E multiple of 13.7x and an EV/EBITDA of 6.3x. </em></p><p>Sudan is considered one of the largest markets importing building materials from Egypt, but the current period of vacations for Egyptian companies makes it difficult to know the impact of recent political events taking place in Sudan on exports. Libya could be the alternative destination for Egypt&apos;s building materials exports. Sudan ranked ninth among the largest importers of building materials from Egypt in 2022, with about USD138 million (+18% YoY).</p><p><b>EGTS</b> Board approved a notification from the Tourism Development Authority requiring EGTS to pay USD21.9 million (translating into EGP0.64/share) to extend the development timeline for undeveloped land. </p><p><b>TMGH</b> launched East Hub, its latest commercial offering in Madinaty, for rent to companies and brands.</p><p>Eni will start the exploration of a new natural gas well in the Mediterranean&apos;s deep water with USD 130 million of investments.</p><p>Egyptian Chemical Industries <b>(Kima)</b> Plans to build a new project for green ammonia production using the high dam electricity.</p><p>Self-employed professionals including lawyers, pharmacists, and doctors who directly serve end-customers are no longer obligated to register with the Egyptian Tax Authority&apos;s e-invoicing system.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government raised the local wheat purchase price to EGP1,500 per ardeb. US inflation reached 5% YoY in March 2023. Turkey is offering to trade with Egypt using local currencies. An alliance consisting of Smart Engineering Solutions and Frenell GmbH will establish two electricity generation stations using concentrated collectors system with a total power of 70MW and an investment cost of EGP11 billion.  We initiated coverage on SUGR with a FV of EGP27.6/share and an Equalweight recomm...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government raised the local wheat purchase price to EGP1,500 per ardeb.</p><p>US inflation reached 5% YoY in March 2023.</p><p>Turkey is offering to trade with Egypt using local currencies.</p><p>An alliance consisting of Smart Engineering Solutions and Frenell GmbH will establish two electricity generation stations using concentrated collectors system with a total power of 70MW and an investment cost of EGP11 billion. </p><p>We initiated coverage on SUGR with a FV of EGP27.6/share and an Equalweight recommendation. In our forecast, we estimate global sugar prices to enter their cooling phase after a sharp peak in commodities. However, the negative effect is expected to be counterbalanced by the devaluation in the EGP. Rising inflation is expected to catch up with COGS by 2023, pushing it higher and bringing GPM down from 2022’s peak.</p><p>The Libyan General Electricity Company awarded SWDY, in alliance with Qatar’s Urbacon Trading, a EUR800 million contract for the engineering, procurement, and construction activities of a 1,044 MW power plant in Zliten City.</p><p>Parliament approved a JPY41 billion loan from the Japanese International Corporation Agency to finance the first phase of Cairo’s fourth metro line.</p><p>The General Authority for Land and Dry Ports will close receiving the technical and financial bids for the tender of the construction of a dry port and a logistics center at the 10th of Ramadan next Thursday. The list of competing alliances includes “SWDY-CMA”, the French “Bolluret-Miriam”, “ORAS - Abu Dhabi Ports” and an alliance led by the Italian MSC.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government raised the local wheat purchase price to EGP1,500 per ardeb.</p><p>US inflation reached 5% YoY in March 2023.</p><p>Turkey is offering to trade with Egypt using local currencies.</p><p>An alliance consisting of Smart Engineering Solutions and Frenell GmbH will establish two electricity generation stations using concentrated collectors system with a total power of 70MW and an investment cost of EGP11 billion. </p><p>We initiated coverage on SUGR with a FV of EGP27.6/share and an Equalweight recommendation. In our forecast, we estimate global sugar prices to enter their cooling phase after a sharp peak in commodities. However, the negative effect is expected to be counterbalanced by the devaluation in the EGP. Rising inflation is expected to catch up with COGS by 2023, pushing it higher and bringing GPM down from 2022’s peak.</p><p>The Libyan General Electricity Company awarded SWDY, in alliance with Qatar’s Urbacon Trading, a EUR800 million contract for the engineering, procurement, and construction activities of a 1,044 MW power plant in Zliten City.</p><p>Parliament approved a JPY41 billion loan from the Japanese International Corporation Agency to finance the first phase of Cairo’s fourth metro line.</p><p>The General Authority for Land and Dry Ports will close receiving the technical and financial bids for the tender of the construction of a dry port and a logistics center at the 10th of Ramadan next Thursday. The list of competing alliances includes “SWDY-CMA”, the French “Bolluret-Miriam”, “ORAS - Abu Dhabi Ports” and an alliance led by the Italian MSC.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egyptian Banks| You are Hedged by Nominal Growth  The current macroeconomic environment is creating a perfect opportunity for banks' profitability. Balance sheets will expand with the weakness in local currency and high inflation. Treasury investments will present a good opportunity to park excess liquidity, and the high-interest rate environment will serve NIMs and push them higher.Banks have a high percentage of CASA deposits that will counterbalance the recently offered high-rate CDs ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Egyptian Banks| You are Hedged by Nominal Growth </b></p><ul><li>The current macroeconomic environment is creating a perfect opportunity for banks&apos; profitability. Balance sheets will expand with the weakness in local currency and high inflation. Treasury investments will present a good opportunity to park excess liquidity, and the high-interest rate environment will serve NIMs and push them higher.</li><li>Banks have a high percentage of CASA deposits that will counterbalance the recently offered high-rate CDs and alleviate some pressure off of NIM. In addition, treasury rates are on the rise to cover for the higher cost of funds. </li><li>We believe that Egyptian banks are offering a good upside opportunity, especially after most stocks rallied over the last three months.</li><li>Egyptian banks are delivering ROEs north of 20%, and most of them are trading below book values.</li><li>Most banks that got acquired in Egypt recently witnessed transaction multiples that are double those seen amongst listed banks.</li><li>It is notable that management who will be able to strike the perfect balance between margin gains and tax expense spikes will be able to achieve the highest gains from the current macro environment.</li><li>Banks have been building excess provisions over the last 7 years, which limits downside risk from any asset quality issues.</li><li>Based on current profitability trends, we believe those banks present the highest opportunity: ADIB, QNBA, CIEB, CANA, and SAUD, along with COMI of course which continues to be cheap on a P/E basis and much lower than its historical average.</li><li> Please check the table published today for detailed fair values and trading multiples.</li></ul><p><br/></p><ul><li>The IMF trimmed its 2023 global economic growth forecast by just 0.1 ppt to 2.8% and cautioned that sticky inflation and rapid policy tightening are presenting serious risks to the global economy. </li><li>The IMF now expects Egypt’s economic growth to slow to 3.7% this year, a 0.3 percentage point trim. </li><li>Suez Canal revenues rose 35% y-o-y in 1Q 2023 to USD 2.3 bn.</li><li>The Madbouly government is working to incentivize Greek investments in Egypt through joint energy projects, as well as cooperation on renewables and green hydrogen. </li><li>The Japanese company Sumitomo, one of the world&apos;s largest manufacturers of automotive electrical harnesses, is investing USD100 million in Egypt.</li><li>Jiangsu Guotai International Group aims to pump investments of USD50 million in Egypt in the field of ready-made garments, with aim to export 100% of its production to the European Union and the United States.</li><li>The Ministry of Transport signed a cooperation protocol with the Spanish company Talgo, to establish a factory in Egypt, to manufacture railway passenger cars in Beni Suef Governorate.</li><li>The Ministry of Finance rejected demands to reduce the real estate tax for hospitals, similar to the decision approved for industrial establishments.</li><li>EGAL reduced selling prices in the local market by a range of EGP2k-14k per ton (excluding tax) during April. </li><li>HRHO has completed its exit from Oman, with aim to improve its return on equity. </li><li>HRHO has issued an EGP 250 mn senior unsecured short-term note for its brokerage arm to diversify funding sources.</li><li>A consortium led by GB Auto acquired the initial FRA approval to launch &quot;E&apos;teman&quot; for small and medium enterprises financing with an initial paid-in capital of EGP30 mn.</li><li>AfricInvest is looking to acquire a 25% stake in the British University in Egypt with a total deal amount exceeding EGP1 bn. The deal is expected to be finalized by the upcoming June.</li><li>FRA approved MTIE’s capital increase through 0.25 bonus shares for each original share, bringing issued and paid in capital to EGP749.3 million.</li><li>Misr Technology Services (MTS), an associate of EFIH, plans to IPO on EGX next y</li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Egyptian Banks| You are Hedged by Nominal Growth </b></p><ul><li>The current macroeconomic environment is creating a perfect opportunity for banks&apos; profitability. Balance sheets will expand with the weakness in local currency and high inflation. Treasury investments will present a good opportunity to park excess liquidity, and the high-interest rate environment will serve NIMs and push them higher.</li><li>Banks have a high percentage of CASA deposits that will counterbalance the recently offered high-rate CDs and alleviate some pressure off of NIM. In addition, treasury rates are on the rise to cover for the higher cost of funds. </li><li>We believe that Egyptian banks are offering a good upside opportunity, especially after most stocks rallied over the last three months.</li><li>Egyptian banks are delivering ROEs north of 20%, and most of them are trading below book values.</li><li>Most banks that got acquired in Egypt recently witnessed transaction multiples that are double those seen amongst listed banks.</li><li>It is notable that management who will be able to strike the perfect balance between margin gains and tax expense spikes will be able to achieve the highest gains from the current macro environment.</li><li>Banks have been building excess provisions over the last 7 years, which limits downside risk from any asset quality issues.</li><li>Based on current profitability trends, we believe those banks present the highest opportunity: ADIB, QNBA, CIEB, CANA, and SAUD, along with COMI of course which continues to be cheap on a P/E basis and much lower than its historical average.</li><li> Please check the table published today for detailed fair values and trading multiples.</li></ul><p><br/></p><ul><li>The IMF trimmed its 2023 global economic growth forecast by just 0.1 ppt to 2.8% and cautioned that sticky inflation and rapid policy tightening are presenting serious risks to the global economy. </li><li>The IMF now expects Egypt’s economic growth to slow to 3.7% this year, a 0.3 percentage point trim. </li><li>Suez Canal revenues rose 35% y-o-y in 1Q 2023 to USD 2.3 bn.</li><li>The Madbouly government is working to incentivize Greek investments in Egypt through joint energy projects, as well as cooperation on renewables and green hydrogen. </li><li>The Japanese company Sumitomo, one of the world&apos;s largest manufacturers of automotive electrical harnesses, is investing USD100 million in Egypt.</li><li>Jiangsu Guotai International Group aims to pump investments of USD50 million in Egypt in the field of ready-made garments, with aim to export 100% of its production to the European Union and the United States.</li><li>The Ministry of Transport signed a cooperation protocol with the Spanish company Talgo, to establish a factory in Egypt, to manufacture railway passenger cars in Beni Suef Governorate.</li><li>The Ministry of Finance rejected demands to reduce the real estate tax for hospitals, similar to the decision approved for industrial establishments.</li><li>EGAL reduced selling prices in the local market by a range of EGP2k-14k per ton (excluding tax) during April. </li><li>HRHO has completed its exit from Oman, with aim to improve its return on equity. </li><li>HRHO has issued an EGP 250 mn senior unsecured short-term note for its brokerage arm to diversify funding sources.</li><li>A consortium led by GB Auto acquired the initial FRA approval to launch &quot;E&apos;teman&quot; for small and medium enterprises financing with an initial paid-in capital of EGP30 mn.</li><li>AfricInvest is looking to acquire a 25% stake in the British University in Egypt with a total deal amount exceeding EGP1 bn. The deal is expected to be finalized by the upcoming June.</li><li>FRA approved MTIE’s capital increase through 0.25 bonus shares for each original share, bringing issued and paid in capital to EGP749.3 million.</li><li>Misr Technology Services (MTS), an associate of EFIH, plans to IPO on EGX next y</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt’s annual urban inflation jumped to 32.7% y-o-y in March, up from 31.9% the month before. Core inflation stood at 39.5% y-o-y in March, down slightly from February’s record high of 40.3%. Yesterday, the spring meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund kicked off in Washington, DC, with the participation of Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation. Chinese hydropower developer CTG wants to invest in local renewable energy, desalination, water pumping, and green h...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s annual urban inflation jumped to 32.7% y-o-y in March, up from 31.9% the month before. Core inflation stood at 39.5% y-o-y in March, down slightly from February’s record high of 40.3%.</p><p>Yesterday, the spring meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund kicked off in Washington, DC, with the participation of Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation.</p><p>Chinese hydropower developer CTG wants to invest in local renewable energy, desalination, water pumping, and green hydrogen projects.</p><p>China Energy could start working on a USD 5.1 bn green hydrogen facility in Egypt next month.</p><p>GAFI intends to launch the digital platform for establishing companies in Egypt in July, which is in addition to a comprehensive map of all investment opportunities across Egypt.</p><p><b>QNBA</b> 1Q23 net profit pre-minority interest and appropriations recorded EGP4,715 billion (+56% q/q, +114% y/y). The stock is currently trading at 2023 multiples of P/B of 0.6x and P/E of 3.8x.</p><p>National Paints Holding (NPH) raised its offer to acquire 100% of <b>PACH</b>’s shares to EGP39.80 per share, up from its previous EGP37.75/ share.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> released its adjusted budget for FY2023/24 targeting a net profit after tax of EGP3.1 billion (previously EGP3.5 billion) vs. EGP2.50 billion recorded in FY2021/22 and an estimated figure of EGP3 billion in FY2022/23. The budget is planned on average exchange rate of EGP30/USD.</p><p>The National Authority for Tunnels is preparing to assign new projects worth EGP17 billion to a number of contracting companies, in the high-speed train project “Ain Sokhna-Matrouh”, including the construction of 15 bridges.</p><p>Foreign cruise ships are getting a 50% discount on service fees and an exemption from local port authority fees at Egypt&apos;s ports. Cruise operators must pay their fees in USD.</p><p>EgyptAir is launching a new route to Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, on 14 May 2023, with two weekly flights.</p><p><b>RMDA</b>’s shareholders approved the distribution of 0.507 bonus share for each original share held, brining paid in capital to EGP380 million distributed over 1.52 billion shares at a par value of EGP0.25 per share.</p><p><b>RACC</b>’s shareholders approved not distributing dividends out of 2022 profits.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s annual urban inflation jumped to 32.7% y-o-y in March, up from 31.9% the month before. Core inflation stood at 39.5% y-o-y in March, down slightly from February’s record high of 40.3%.</p><p>Yesterday, the spring meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund kicked off in Washington, DC, with the participation of Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation.</p><p>Chinese hydropower developer CTG wants to invest in local renewable energy, desalination, water pumping, and green hydrogen projects.</p><p>China Energy could start working on a USD 5.1 bn green hydrogen facility in Egypt next month.</p><p>GAFI intends to launch the digital platform for establishing companies in Egypt in July, which is in addition to a comprehensive map of all investment opportunities across Egypt.</p><p><b>QNBA</b> 1Q23 net profit pre-minority interest and appropriations recorded EGP4,715 billion (+56% q/q, +114% y/y). The stock is currently trading at 2023 multiples of P/B of 0.6x and P/E of 3.8x.</p><p>National Paints Holding (NPH) raised its offer to acquire 100% of <b>PACH</b>’s shares to EGP39.80 per share, up from its previous EGP37.75/ share.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> released its adjusted budget for FY2023/24 targeting a net profit after tax of EGP3.1 billion (previously EGP3.5 billion) vs. EGP2.50 billion recorded in FY2021/22 and an estimated figure of EGP3 billion in FY2022/23. The budget is planned on average exchange rate of EGP30/USD.</p><p>The National Authority for Tunnels is preparing to assign new projects worth EGP17 billion to a number of contracting companies, in the high-speed train project “Ain Sokhna-Matrouh”, including the construction of 15 bridges.</p><p>Foreign cruise ships are getting a 50% discount on service fees and an exemption from local port authority fees at Egypt&apos;s ports. Cruise operators must pay their fees in USD.</p><p>EgyptAir is launching a new route to Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, on 14 May 2023, with two weekly flights.</p><p><b>RMDA</b>’s shareholders approved the distribution of 0.507 bonus share for each original share held, brining paid in capital to EGP380 million distributed over 1.52 billion shares at a par value of EGP0.25 per share.</p><p><b>RACC</b>’s shareholders approved not distributing dividends out of 2022 profits.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Market Overview  COMI EKHOA CCAP ARAB ORWE ASCM BINV CASG PHDC     Prepared by: Mayada Amin - CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1Q23 Earnings Expectations| Currency rate and availability play a key role in shaping profits. 1) Excluding FX losses for 1Q23, aggregated profits will rise c.20% YoY, 2) Including FX losses, aggregated profits will decline 18% YoY, 3) For FY2023, aggregated profits will rise 5% YoY, due to FX losses for some large-cap companies  Stocks that will witness a spike (&gt;30%) in profit growth YoY in FY2023: CSAG, MCQE, ALCN, AMOC, FWRY, CNFN, ARCC, ETRS, MTIE, SWDY, ORWE, ABUK, SKPC, CLHO, E...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>1Q23 Earnings Expectations| Currency rate and availability play a key role in shaping profits. 1) Excluding FX losses for 1Q23, aggregated profits will rise c.20% YoY, 2) Including FX losses, aggregated profits will decline 18% YoY, 3) For FY2023, aggregated profits will rise 5% YoY, due to FX losses for some large-cap companies </p><p>Stocks that will witness a spike (&gt;30%) in profit growth YoY in FY2023: CSAG, MCQE, ALCN, AMOC, FWRY, CNFN, ARCC, ETRS, MTIE, SWDY, ORWE, ABUK, SKPC, CLHO, EFIH, CANA, OLFI, JUFO</p><p>Stocks with P/E 2023 that is less than 5x: EMFD, CANA, ADIB, SAUD, QNBA, HDBK, ADCI, ETEL, CIEB, PHDC, ABUK, EXPA, EGBE, SWDY, ATLC, FAIT, EGAL, CPCI, AMOC, AXPH, MCQE, ARCC, ORHD</p><p>Bloomberg reported that the fixed-income carry trade in emerging markets is expected to pick up steam on the back of the US economy’s slowdown and expectations that global interest rates will cool off.</p><p>Egypt’s Urban Inflation reading for March 2023 should be released this morning, with consensus expectations pointing at c.34% YoY, up from 31.9% in February 2023.  </p><p>HELI (FV: EGP12.44, OW) plans to offer its Ghernata area in Heliopolis to investors.</p><p>EAST&apos;s BoD decided to increase the selling prices of their products Pall Mall and Viceroy to reach EGP35/pack (less than 1% of the company&apos;s sales).</p><p>HRHO’s BoD approved raising capital from EGP5.8 bn to EGP7.3 bn, through a 1:4 stock dividends.</p><p>Finance Ministry will continue to offer loans at a subsidized rate of 11% to industry and agriculture players despite the recent 2% rise in interest rates. </p><p>Savers have so far poured some EGP 178 bn into the NBE and BM&apos;s new high-yield certificates of deposit.</p><p>SCZone announced laying the cornerstone for the Indian Flex-Egypt polyethylene USD110 million factory in Sokhna at a planned production capacity of 30,000 tons per month. </p><p>FRA approved SPMD&apos;s rights issue to increase capital by EGP110.9 million to EGP332.7 million. Rights issue subscription will be available starting 2nd of May 2023 till 1st of June 2023.</p><p> PRDC AGM approved the purchase of treasury shares.</p><p>Sinai Cement general assembly agreed to increase the loan amount received from Vicat-Egypt, a related party, for one additional year with a maximum amount of EGP2 billion at an 8.5% annual interest rate.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update:</b></p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton       335.3     -14.6%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton        332.5     -11.9%</p><p>WMP, USD/MT  3,053.0  -5.0%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton          2,292.3  -3.6%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT   2,579.0  -3.0%</p><p>Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton    151.0     -2.7%</p><p>Wheat, USD/bu   675.5     -2.4%</p><p>LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton 8,806.8  -2.2%</p><p>Turkish Rebar, USD/ton   690.0     -2.1%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton    463.5     -2.0%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton     1,130.0  -1.7%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton   1,892.5  -1.5%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton   992.5     -1.0%</p><p>Scrap, USD/ton   439.5     0.0%</p><p>Caustic Soda, USD/ton     415.0     1.2%</p><p>Crude Palm Oil, USD/MT 910.5     2.4%</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl   85.1       6.7%</p><p>Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton         193.8              9.3%</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1Q23 Earnings Expectations| Currency rate and availability play a key role in shaping profits. 1) Excluding FX losses for 1Q23, aggregated profits will rise c.20% YoY, 2) Including FX losses, aggregated profits will decline 18% YoY, 3) For FY2023, aggregated profits will rise 5% YoY, due to FX losses for some large-cap companies </p><p>Stocks that will witness a spike (&gt;30%) in profit growth YoY in FY2023: CSAG, MCQE, ALCN, AMOC, FWRY, CNFN, ARCC, ETRS, MTIE, SWDY, ORWE, ABUK, SKPC, CLHO, EFIH, CANA, OLFI, JUFO</p><p>Stocks with P/E 2023 that is less than 5x: EMFD, CANA, ADIB, SAUD, QNBA, HDBK, ADCI, ETEL, CIEB, PHDC, ABUK, EXPA, EGBE, SWDY, ATLC, FAIT, EGAL, CPCI, AMOC, AXPH, MCQE, ARCC, ORHD</p><p>Bloomberg reported that the fixed-income carry trade in emerging markets is expected to pick up steam on the back of the US economy’s slowdown and expectations that global interest rates will cool off.</p><p>Egypt’s Urban Inflation reading for March 2023 should be released this morning, with consensus expectations pointing at c.34% YoY, up from 31.9% in February 2023.  </p><p>HELI (FV: EGP12.44, OW) plans to offer its Ghernata area in Heliopolis to investors.</p><p>EAST&apos;s BoD decided to increase the selling prices of their products Pall Mall and Viceroy to reach EGP35/pack (less than 1% of the company&apos;s sales).</p><p>HRHO’s BoD approved raising capital from EGP5.8 bn to EGP7.3 bn, through a 1:4 stock dividends.</p><p>Finance Ministry will continue to offer loans at a subsidized rate of 11% to industry and agriculture players despite the recent 2% rise in interest rates. </p><p>Savers have so far poured some EGP 178 bn into the NBE and BM&apos;s new high-yield certificates of deposit.</p><p>SCZone announced laying the cornerstone for the Indian Flex-Egypt polyethylene USD110 million factory in Sokhna at a planned production capacity of 30,000 tons per month. </p><p>FRA approved SPMD&apos;s rights issue to increase capital by EGP110.9 million to EGP332.7 million. Rights issue subscription will be available starting 2nd of May 2023 till 1st of June 2023.</p><p> PRDC AGM approved the purchase of treasury shares.</p><p>Sinai Cement general assembly agreed to increase the loan amount received from Vicat-Egypt, a related party, for one additional year with a maximum amount of EGP2 billion at an 8.5% annual interest rate.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update:</b></p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton       335.3     -14.6%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton        332.5     -11.9%</p><p>WMP, USD/MT  3,053.0  -5.0%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton          2,292.3  -3.6%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT   2,579.0  -3.0%</p><p>Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton    151.0     -2.7%</p><p>Wheat, USD/bu   675.5     -2.4%</p><p>LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton 8,806.8  -2.2%</p><p>Turkish Rebar, USD/ton   690.0     -2.1%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton    463.5     -2.0%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton     1,130.0  -1.7%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton   1,892.5  -1.5%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton   992.5     -1.0%</p><p>Scrap, USD/ton   439.5     0.0%</p><p>Caustic Soda, USD/ton     415.0     1.2%</p><p>Crude Palm Oil, USD/MT 910.5     2.4%</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl   85.1       6.7%</p><p>Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton         193.8              9.3%</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[World Bank revised its Egypt economic growth forecast during FY22/23 to 4.0%, down from 4.8% previously. The World Bank is now expecting the MENA region to grow at a 3.0% clip during 2023, down 0.5% from its previous forecast. Egypt's trade deficit fell 47% YoY in January to USD2.48 billion. Exports fell 7% YoY to USD3.85 billion, while imports decreased 28% to USD6.33 billion. The expat car import scheme has brought in USD385 million since its launch in November. The SFE is studying offering...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>World Bank revised its Egypt economic growth forecast during FY22/23 to 4.0%, down from 4.8% previously. The World Bank is now expecting the MENA region to grow at a 3.0% clip during 2023, down 0.5% from its previous forecast.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s trade deficit fell 47% YoY in January to USD2.48 billion. Exports fell 7% YoY to USD3.85 billion, while imports decreased 28% to USD6.33 billion.</p><p>The expat car import scheme has brought in USD385 million since its launch in November.</p><p>The SFE is studying offering assets with Nile view in Cairo and Giza to investors.<br/> <br/>The IMF expects global economic growth to fall below 3% and remain around that figure for the next five years.<br/> <br/>Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister said that Egypt could become a hub for the re-export of Russian grain to the Middle East and Africa.<br/> <br/>A subsidiary of the National Service Projects Authority has signed an agreement with Al Mawarid Industrial Products Company to establish the first plant in the country to generate electricity using biogas. </p><p>IDHC 4Q22 net profit reached EGP123 million (-68.7% YoY ), compared to net loss of EGP18 million in 3Q22, bringing net profit came to EGP527 million in FY22 (-64.7% YoY).</p><p>EFIH announced signing an MoU with Thiqah Business Services, a digital transformation player for public and private sectors in Saudi Arabia.<br/><br/>The total number of citizens who have financial accounts grew 147% YoY in 2022 to stand at 42.3 million citizens (64.8% of the total number of citizens in the age group of 16 years and older).</p><p>Samsung Electronics will make a meaningful cut to semiconductor production in a bid to ease a supply glut.</p><p>InstaPay currently allows using the application from outside Egypt for the implementation of financial transactions between Egyptian banks.</p><p>COMI has discontinued its 22.5% CDs and is replacing it with a series of 3-year 18-20% annual-rate certificates.</p><p>Emirates NBD has launched three-year CDs, with annual rates of 18.5% (with annual interest payments), 18.25% (quarterly interest), or 18.00% (monthly payouts).</p><p>United Bank is offering three-year sharia-compliant certificates at a variable rate of at least 19% , where the interest is paid monthly.</p><p>Aspire Capital intends to widen its operations in the micro-finance area through its subsidiary, AlKhair, as it intends to bring its portfolio to EGP150 million and its branches to 40 by the end of 2023.</p><p>MICH is negotiating with MOT, the investment arm of the railways authority, to buy a 15k sqm land plot to be used for expansions.</p><p>Imports of CBU cars dropped by 71.3% YoY in January 2023.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>World Bank revised its Egypt economic growth forecast during FY22/23 to 4.0%, down from 4.8% previously. The World Bank is now expecting the MENA region to grow at a 3.0% clip during 2023, down 0.5% from its previous forecast.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s trade deficit fell 47% YoY in January to USD2.48 billion. Exports fell 7% YoY to USD3.85 billion, while imports decreased 28% to USD6.33 billion.</p><p>The expat car import scheme has brought in USD385 million since its launch in November.</p><p>The SFE is studying offering assets with Nile view in Cairo and Giza to investors.<br/> <br/>The IMF expects global economic growth to fall below 3% and remain around that figure for the next five years.<br/> <br/>Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister said that Egypt could become a hub for the re-export of Russian grain to the Middle East and Africa.<br/> <br/>A subsidiary of the National Service Projects Authority has signed an agreement with Al Mawarid Industrial Products Company to establish the first plant in the country to generate electricity using biogas. </p><p>IDHC 4Q22 net profit reached EGP123 million (-68.7% YoY ), compared to net loss of EGP18 million in 3Q22, bringing net profit came to EGP527 million in FY22 (-64.7% YoY).</p><p>EFIH announced signing an MoU with Thiqah Business Services, a digital transformation player for public and private sectors in Saudi Arabia.<br/><br/>The total number of citizens who have financial accounts grew 147% YoY in 2022 to stand at 42.3 million citizens (64.8% of the total number of citizens in the age group of 16 years and older).</p><p>Samsung Electronics will make a meaningful cut to semiconductor production in a bid to ease a supply glut.</p><p>InstaPay currently allows using the application from outside Egypt for the implementation of financial transactions between Egyptian banks.</p><p>COMI has discontinued its 22.5% CDs and is replacing it with a series of 3-year 18-20% annual-rate certificates.</p><p>Emirates NBD has launched three-year CDs, with annual rates of 18.5% (with annual interest payments), 18.25% (quarterly interest), or 18.00% (monthly payouts).</p><p>United Bank is offering three-year sharia-compliant certificates at a variable rate of at least 19% , where the interest is paid monthly.</p><p>Aspire Capital intends to widen its operations in the micro-finance area through its subsidiary, AlKhair, as it intends to bring its portfolio to EGP150 million and its branches to 40 by the end of 2023.</p><p>MICH is negotiating with MOT, the investment arm of the railways authority, to buy a 15k sqm land plot to be used for expansions.</p><p>Imports of CBU cars dropped by 71.3% YoY in January 2023.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt’s net foreign reserves inched up to USD34.45 billion in March from USD34.35 billion in February. Suez Canal revenues jumped 39% y-o-y in March 2023 to an all-time monthly high of USD832.2 million. The government is studying the possibility of including EXPA in the government privatization program. Cabinet approved new minimum wage tiers for public-sector workers effective 1 April 2023. An American and a Russian firm intend to submit bids to build small nuclear reactors in Egypt. We rais...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s net foreign reserves inched up to USD34.45 billion in March from USD34.35 billion in February.</p><p>Suez Canal revenues jumped 39% y-o-y in March 2023 to an all-time monthly high of USD832.2 million.</p><p>The government is studying the possibility of including EXPA in the government privatization program.</p><p>Cabinet approved new minimum wage tiers for public-sector workers effective 1 April 2023.</p><p>An American and a Russian firm intend to submit bids to build small nuclear reactors in Egypt.</p><p>We raised our FV for MFPC to EGP199.80/share up from EGP140/share with a recommendation of Overweight given higher top line estimates, improvement in gross margins, healthy bottom line, and secure dividend policy.</p><p>Eagle Chemicals is now offering to purchase PACH for EGP39.00/share, up from its previous EGP37.00/share bid. </p><p>Phillip Morris raised its selling prices by EGP4-6/pack across its brands effective as of today. This move bodes well for EAST.</p><p>Cabinet exempted 25k tons of frozen poultry from customs duties at the weekly cabinet meeting yesterday.</p><p>Banque du Caire is offering a fixed, three-year certificate of deposit at a 19% rate, and a three-year declining-rate certificate that starts at 22% before falling to 18% in the second year and 16% in the third year. </p><p>SAUD launched a three-year certificate of deposit at a variable interest rate of at least 19% disbursed monthly.</p><p>MCRO announced dividends distribution for 2022 of EGP0.107/share. Record date is 13 April 2023 and distribution date for the first tranche is 20 April 2023 and distribution date for the second tranche is 31 October 2023.</p><p>The Chamber of Real Estate Development in the Federation of Industries intends to hold a meeting next week to discuss linking unit selling prices to the USD rate.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s net foreign reserves inched up to USD34.45 billion in March from USD34.35 billion in February.</p><p>Suez Canal revenues jumped 39% y-o-y in March 2023 to an all-time monthly high of USD832.2 million.</p><p>The government is studying the possibility of including EXPA in the government privatization program.</p><p>Cabinet approved new minimum wage tiers for public-sector workers effective 1 April 2023.</p><p>An American and a Russian firm intend to submit bids to build small nuclear reactors in Egypt.</p><p>We raised our FV for MFPC to EGP199.80/share up from EGP140/share with a recommendation of Overweight given higher top line estimates, improvement in gross margins, healthy bottom line, and secure dividend policy.</p><p>Eagle Chemicals is now offering to purchase PACH for EGP39.00/share, up from its previous EGP37.00/share bid. </p><p>Phillip Morris raised its selling prices by EGP4-6/pack across its brands effective as of today. This move bodes well for EAST.</p><p>Cabinet exempted 25k tons of frozen poultry from customs duties at the weekly cabinet meeting yesterday.</p><p>Banque du Caire is offering a fixed, three-year certificate of deposit at a 19% rate, and a three-year declining-rate certificate that starts at 22% before falling to 18% in the second year and 16% in the third year. </p><p>SAUD launched a three-year certificate of deposit at a variable interest rate of at least 19% disbursed monthly.</p><p>MCRO announced dividends distribution for 2022 of EGP0.107/share. Record date is 13 April 2023 and distribution date for the first tranche is 20 April 2023 and distribution date for the second tranche is 31 October 2023.</p><p>The Chamber of Real Estate Development in the Federation of Industries intends to hold a meeting next week to discuss linking unit selling prices to the USD rate.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bloomberg reported that last month's banking crisis that saw the collapse of three US lenders and Credit Suisse didn't produce the kind of turmoil seen in the lead-up to the 2008 meltdown, raising concerns about what might be coming down the line amid uncertainty about interest rates and inflation. Japan has split from its G7 allies and will now purchase Russian crude at prices higher than the USD60/bbl cap. Brent crude is currently trading slightly above USD85/bbl. Egypt's net foreign assets...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bloomberg reported that last month&apos;s banking crisis that saw the collapse of three US lenders and Credit Suisse didn&apos;t produce the kind of turmoil seen in the lead-up to the 2008 meltdown, raising concerns about what might be coming down the line amid uncertainty about interest rates and inflation.</p><p>Japan has split from its G7 allies and will now purchase Russian crude at prices higher than the USD60/bbl cap. Brent crude is currently trading slightly above USD85/bbl.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s net foreign assets slipped to a negative USD 23.02 bn in February from negative USD 21.70 bn in January 2023, and down from positive USD 20.4 bn in February 2021.</p><p>EGP twelve-month non-deliverable forwards have the EGP hitting 41 to the USD.</p><p>Out of EGP 3 bn worth of local currency potential bond issuance on Monday, the government accepted only one offer to buy EGP 1.1 mn worth of the three-year bonds at a 21.7% rate, after investors demanded yields of up to 28%, in light of further depreciation fears.</p><p>The National Bank of Egypt and Bank Misr collected EGP 122 billion in investments into the two new CDs issued earlier this week. </p><p>Out of the World Bank’s USD7 billion allocated to projects with the Egyptian government, between 2023 and 2027, five are being implemented this year at a value of USD 2.34 billion.</p><p>Investors have started submitting capital-increasing offers for the state&apos;s newly-established hotels company, according to the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) CEO. </p><p>The General Division for Medical Supplies at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce will send the CBE a memo requesting his renewal for instructions to all banks on the importance of expediting the procurement of foreign exchange for shipments of medical supplies currently stacked in Egyptian ports since last January.</p><p>SCZone General Authority announced yesterday the completion of about 72% of the development work of Ain Sokhna port, with plans to transform the port into a pivotal one that serves global trade through the Red Sea and opens new markets for Egyptian exports.</p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones is to finalize the draft law regulating the Cairo Financial Center with target investments of USD 2-3 billion in 2024.</p><p>The government has inked a USD 120 mn agreement with a consortium led by Renergy Egypt to design, build, own, and operate its new waste-to-energy factory in Abu Rawash city.</p><p>EGTS (FV: EGP1.68, EW) reported FY22 revenue of EGP116.7 million and net profit of EGP113.9 million, compared to FY21 revenue of EGP127.6 million and a net loss of EGP62.1 million. The shift to profit is due to the increase in net interest income from EGP6.9 million in FY21 to EGP151.9 million in FY22 due to FX gain. The Board approved resuming land plot sales following the lack of land sales the last few years based on an earlier Board decision.</p><p>EGAL reached a short-term financing agreement with Suez Canal Bank (CANA) worth EUR12 million to purchase an Italian wires machine with a capacity of 500 tons per month. The company announced paying 35% of the investment value in advance, while the remainder is to be paid with a 1.5% LC.</p><p>SAUD is in discussions to increase its stake in ATLC to more than 10% from the current 7.5%. In addition, it is in talks to acquire 10% of Tally, Banque Du Caire&apos;s e-payments platform.</p><p>OIH released FY22 results where net attributable income stood at EGP368.4 mn compared to a loss of EGP113.0 mn in FY21. The growth mainly came on the back of FX gains of EGP139 mn and revalued foreign accounts amounting to EGP328 mn. OIH is currently trading at P/E23 of 3.0x and P/B23 of 0.37x.</p><p>OIH is preparing to establish a new company in Egypt under the name TL for trade and logistics services. In addition, the BoD approved two investment projects, the first in the field of renewable energy and electric vehicles, and the second is a commercial platform serving trade in Africa. &lt;</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bloomberg reported that last month&apos;s banking crisis that saw the collapse of three US lenders and Credit Suisse didn&apos;t produce the kind of turmoil seen in the lead-up to the 2008 meltdown, raising concerns about what might be coming down the line amid uncertainty about interest rates and inflation.</p><p>Japan has split from its G7 allies and will now purchase Russian crude at prices higher than the USD60/bbl cap. Brent crude is currently trading slightly above USD85/bbl.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s net foreign assets slipped to a negative USD 23.02 bn in February from negative USD 21.70 bn in January 2023, and down from positive USD 20.4 bn in February 2021.</p><p>EGP twelve-month non-deliverable forwards have the EGP hitting 41 to the USD.</p><p>Out of EGP 3 bn worth of local currency potential bond issuance on Monday, the government accepted only one offer to buy EGP 1.1 mn worth of the three-year bonds at a 21.7% rate, after investors demanded yields of up to 28%, in light of further depreciation fears.</p><p>The National Bank of Egypt and Bank Misr collected EGP 122 billion in investments into the two new CDs issued earlier this week. </p><p>Out of the World Bank’s USD7 billion allocated to projects with the Egyptian government, between 2023 and 2027, five are being implemented this year at a value of USD 2.34 billion.</p><p>Investors have started submitting capital-increasing offers for the state&apos;s newly-established hotels company, according to the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) CEO. </p><p>The General Division for Medical Supplies at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce will send the CBE a memo requesting his renewal for instructions to all banks on the importance of expediting the procurement of foreign exchange for shipments of medical supplies currently stacked in Egyptian ports since last January.</p><p>SCZone General Authority announced yesterday the completion of about 72% of the development work of Ain Sokhna port, with plans to transform the port into a pivotal one that serves global trade through the Red Sea and opens new markets for Egyptian exports.</p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones is to finalize the draft law regulating the Cairo Financial Center with target investments of USD 2-3 billion in 2024.</p><p>The government has inked a USD 120 mn agreement with a consortium led by Renergy Egypt to design, build, own, and operate its new waste-to-energy factory in Abu Rawash city.</p><p>EGTS (FV: EGP1.68, EW) reported FY22 revenue of EGP116.7 million and net profit of EGP113.9 million, compared to FY21 revenue of EGP127.6 million and a net loss of EGP62.1 million. The shift to profit is due to the increase in net interest income from EGP6.9 million in FY21 to EGP151.9 million in FY22 due to FX gain. The Board approved resuming land plot sales following the lack of land sales the last few years based on an earlier Board decision.</p><p>EGAL reached a short-term financing agreement with Suez Canal Bank (CANA) worth EUR12 million to purchase an Italian wires machine with a capacity of 500 tons per month. The company announced paying 35% of the investment value in advance, while the remainder is to be paid with a 1.5% LC.</p><p>SAUD is in discussions to increase its stake in ATLC to more than 10% from the current 7.5%. In addition, it is in talks to acquire 10% of Tally, Banque Du Caire&apos;s e-payments platform.</p><p>OIH released FY22 results where net attributable income stood at EGP368.4 mn compared to a loss of EGP113.0 mn in FY21. The growth mainly came on the back of FX gains of EGP139 mn and revalued foreign accounts amounting to EGP328 mn. OIH is currently trading at P/E23 of 3.0x and P/B23 of 0.37x.</p><p>OIH is preparing to establish a new company in Egypt under the name TL for trade and logistics services. In addition, the BoD approved two investment projects, the first in the field of renewable energy and electric vehicles, and the second is a commercial platform serving trade in Africa. &lt;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s PMI scored 46.7 in March 2023, from 46.9 in February, signaling a further deterioration in the performance of non-oil companies. </p><p>Egypt’s external debt in 2Q FY22/23 rose 5.1% q-o-q to USD 162.9 bn during the October-December quarter. </p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) will head to India in June, to meet with businesses and investors in sectors including automotive, pharma, and green fuel in efforts to attract more foreign investors to the zone.</p><p>A delegation of Chinese tour operators wrapped up a four-day visit to Egypt to bring more tourists to Egypt this year.   </p><p>The Ministry of Electricity has received 3 expressions of interest from Saudi companies to invest in projects to produce electricity from wind energy and produce hydrogen and green ammonia, with investments of USD1.5 billion.</p><p>The National Bank of Egypt and Bank Misr collected EGP67 billion from the two new CDs on the first day of issuance. </p><p>CIB has launched new three-year certificates of deposit with a fixed 22% interest rate, for a minimum deposit of EGP3 mn. </p><p>The Tax Authority is working on a decision to set its own USD exchange rate to facilitate tax calculations for companies that calculate their earnings in USD.</p><p><b>IRAX </b>reported its consolidated financial results for 4Q22 with net attributable earnings standing at EGP914.6 million (-65% YoY, -35% QoQ), bringing FY22 earnings to EGP6.4 billion, 10% higher than last year. <em>IRAX is currently trading at FY23e P/E of 8.1x and EV/EBITDA of 3.6x.</em></p><p>Two consortia were qualified for the electrification of signaling on Cairo - Beni Suef line project with initial investment of USD221 million. The consortia are Hassan Allam - Alstom and <b>ORAS</b> (FV: EGP106.9, OW) - Talis.</p><p>Brent crude settled higher by USD5.04 yesterday, or 6.3%, at USD84.93/bbl after the OPEC+ group jolted markets with plans to cut more production.</p><p>The Parliament approved four bills allowing the Oil Ministry to sign exploration agreements with foreign oil and gas companies.</p><p><b>CNFN</b> has closed an EGP1.9 bn securitized bond issuance for its consumer finance arms Contact Creditech and Contact Credit. This is the second issuance within a program of EGP10 bn that CNFN intends to issue over the coming period to finance its subsidiaries. </p><p><b>ETEL</b> (FV: EGP29.50, OW) announced dividends distribution for 2022 of EGP1.25 per share, implying a dividend payout ratio of 23% and a dividend yield of 4.95%. Record date is on 13th April and distribution date is on 20th April.</p><p>Development Partners International (DPI) and Amethis have acquired a significant minority stake in the local pharma player Marcyrl. The stake and value of transaction were not disclosed.</p>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>BRICS might challenge the USD’s dominance in global trade. China and Brazil said last week they will carry out bilateral trade in their domestic currencies. Egypt and India, meanwhile, are considering executing their trade in INR, Bloomberg reports. China settled a bill for LNG imports from the UAE in CNY for the first time. The country is also in talks with Saudi Arabia for a similar arrangement.  </p><p>El Sisi landed in Jeddah this morning to discuss with the Saudi Crown Prince enhancing bilateral relations. Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel was also in attendance. </p><p>NBE and BM offered a fixed, three-year CD at a 19% rate and a three-year declining-rate certificate that starts at 22% before falling to 18% in the second year and 16% in the third year. Interest is paid monthly on both. </p><p>Kuwait is interested in acquiring an additional stake in the Arab African International Bank, where it already owns a 49.5% stake. </p><p>The British Export Support Agency will provide GBP2 billion to support exporting projects in Egypt, which can be employed in any sector, except for the fossil fuel sector. </p><p>Aldar Properties is interested in co-developing HELI&apos;s (FV: EGP12.44, OW) Heliopark land plot. </p><p>ESRS reported steady results for 4Q22 with consolidated revenues soaring to EGP23.3 billion (+24% YoY, +5% QoQ), pulling FY22 top-line to EGP84.0 billion up from EGP67.8 billion in FY21 (+24% YoY). Attributable net income stood at EGP570 million. Excluding the one-off forex loss in 4Q22, ESRS would have recorded EGP2.6 billion of earnings, more than double YoY. FY22 earnings came in at EGP4.3 billion, 21% YoY. </p><p>ORAS announces that the Red Sea Wind Energy Consortium achieved financial close, a significant milestone for the new 500 MW Gulf of Suez Wind Farm near Ras Ghareb, in which ORAS will own a 25% stake and will execute the construction of the civil and electrical works. </p><p>SWDY (FV: EGP19.97, OW) stated in an EGX release not receiving any official offers from a Gulf sovereign fund or a Chinese company to buy a minority stake in the company. </p><p>MCQE’s general assembly approved a cash dividend distribution of EGP0.75/share instead of the proposed EGP0.50/share for FY22, implying a dividend yield of 3.7%. </p><p>EKHO&apos;s general assembly approved a cash dividend distribution of 11 cents per share, implying a dividend yield of 9%, that will be distributed in USD, even to the holders of the EGP-denominated shares.  </p><p>AIH released FY22 results, with net attributable income at EGP77.6 mn (-25% y/y). The decline came in despite a growth in the top line of 7% y/y, mainly due to higher expenses, higher FX losses, and lower capital gains. AIH BoD approved distributing cash dividends of EGP20.2 mn, DY of 4.5%, and 0.05 bonus shares/AIH original share.  </p><p>ATLC is going to distribute cash dividends of EGP0.424/share, DY of 10%. The record date is April 11th and the distribution date is April 18th. </p><p>CANA’s BoD approved increasing the paid-in capital from EGP3.6 bn to EGP4.6 bn, through bonus shares (0.27 bonus shares/CANA share). </p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Authority is preparing to deliver in May 2023 the Suez Canal Containers Company, at a total investment cost of USD500 million, increasing the capacity to 7 million containers. </p><p><b>*Weekly Commodities​* |  Last Price           WoW Change, % </b></p><p>Crude Palm Oil, USD/MT             886.0    7.6% </p><p>Brent, USD/bbl  79.8      6.4% </p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton        2,376.8 3.5% </p><p>Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton    177.3              1.1% </p><p>LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton             9,003.5 1.0% </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>BRICS might challenge the USD’s dominance in global trade. China and Brazil said last week they will carry out bilateral trade in their domestic currencies. Egypt and India, meanwhile, are considering executing their trade in INR, Bloomberg reports. China settled a bill for LNG imports from the UAE in CNY for the first time. The country is also in talks with Saudi Arabia for a similar arrangement.  </p><p>El Sisi landed in Jeddah this morning to discuss with the Saudi Crown Prince enhancing bilateral relations. Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel was also in attendance. </p><p>NBE and BM offered a fixed, three-year CD at a 19% rate and a three-year declining-rate certificate that starts at 22% before falling to 18% in the second year and 16% in the third year. Interest is paid monthly on both. </p><p>Kuwait is interested in acquiring an additional stake in the Arab African International Bank, where it already owns a 49.5% stake. </p><p>The British Export Support Agency will provide GBP2 billion to support exporting projects in Egypt, which can be employed in any sector, except for the fossil fuel sector. </p><p>Aldar Properties is interested in co-developing HELI&apos;s (FV: EGP12.44, OW) Heliopark land plot. </p><p>ESRS reported steady results for 4Q22 with consolidated revenues soaring to EGP23.3 billion (+24% YoY, +5% QoQ), pulling FY22 top-line to EGP84.0 billion up from EGP67.8 billion in FY21 (+24% YoY). Attributable net income stood at EGP570 million. Excluding the one-off forex loss in 4Q22, ESRS would have recorded EGP2.6 billion of earnings, more than double YoY. FY22 earnings came in at EGP4.3 billion, 21% YoY. </p><p>ORAS announces that the Red Sea Wind Energy Consortium achieved financial close, a significant milestone for the new 500 MW Gulf of Suez Wind Farm near Ras Ghareb, in which ORAS will own a 25% stake and will execute the construction of the civil and electrical works. </p><p>SWDY (FV: EGP19.97, OW) stated in an EGX release not receiving any official offers from a Gulf sovereign fund or a Chinese company to buy a minority stake in the company. </p><p>MCQE’s general assembly approved a cash dividend distribution of EGP0.75/share instead of the proposed EGP0.50/share for FY22, implying a dividend yield of 3.7%. </p><p>EKHO&apos;s general assembly approved a cash dividend distribution of 11 cents per share, implying a dividend yield of 9%, that will be distributed in USD, even to the holders of the EGP-denominated shares.  </p><p>AIH released FY22 results, with net attributable income at EGP77.6 mn (-25% y/y). The decline came in despite a growth in the top line of 7% y/y, mainly due to higher expenses, higher FX losses, and lower capital gains. AIH BoD approved distributing cash dividends of EGP20.2 mn, DY of 4.5%, and 0.05 bonus shares/AIH original share.  </p><p>ATLC is going to distribute cash dividends of EGP0.424/share, DY of 10%. The record date is April 11th and the distribution date is April 18th. </p><p>CANA’s BoD approved increasing the paid-in capital from EGP3.6 bn to EGP4.6 bn, through bonus shares (0.27 bonus shares/CANA share). </p><p>The Suez Canal Economic Authority is preparing to deliver in May 2023 the Suez Canal Containers Company, at a total investment cost of USD500 million, increasing the capacity to 7 million containers. </p><p><b>*Weekly Commodities​* |  Last Price           WoW Change, % </b></p><p>Crude Palm Oil, USD/MT             886.0    7.6% </p><p>Brent, USD/bbl  79.8      6.4% </p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton        2,376.8 3.5% </p><p>Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton    177.3              1.1% </p><p>LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton             9,003.5 1.0% </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE increased overnight deposit and lending rates and the rate of the main operation by 200 bps to 18.25%, 19.25%, and 18.75%, respectively.</p><p>Egypt’s external debt increased 5.5% to USD162.9 billion in December 2022, compared to September 2022 and 11.9% YoY compared to December 2021. Financial and capital account recorded a deficit of USD1.6 billion in December 2022.</p><p>For the first time since 3Q13/14, Egypt’s current account recorded a surplus of USD1.4 billion during 2Q22/23.</p><p>The President signed the bill of wage and pension hikes package. The EGP165 billion package includes EGP10 billion to raise public-sector wages and pension payouts and EGP85 billion to cover debt service for the final quarter of the current fiscal year.</p><p>The President ratified a bill allowing informal industrial projects to obtain temporary licenses of up to three years.</p><p>The President signed off on a multilateral agreement for Egypt to become a member of the BRICS’ USD100 billion multilateral lender New Development Bank.</p><p>The Suez Canal Authority has raised fees for oil ships transiting the canal. Tankers carrying crude oil and petroleum products now have to pay a 25% surcharge while their empty counterparts are paying an extra 15%.</p><p>India will offer its currency as an alternative for trade to countries that are facing a shortage of dollars.</p><p>JUFO 4Q22 net profit recorded EGP164 million compared to EGP37 million in 4Q21 and EGP155 million in 3Q22, bringing FY22 net profit to EGP638 million (+21.2% YoY).</p><p>EAST announced that due to the current economic situation and its impact on the company’s core business operation and the import of raw materials, it will find new ways to secure raw materials to avoid affecting production.</p><p>AMIC released their February 2023 report. PC sales recorded 4,263 units (-78% YoY, +24% MoM). AUTO market share climbed MoM by 2.9pps and YoY by 4.1pps to reach 25.1% and 1,069 total units sold.</p><p>National Paints Holding is now offering to purchase at least 75% of PACH for EGP37.75/share, up from its previous offer of EGP36.00/share and compared to Eagle Chemical’s offer of EGP37.00/share.</p><p>MNHD plans to invest EGP3.0 billion in FY23, directed mostly toward construction in its projects.</p><p>ELSH AGM approved the distribution of EGP0.15/share cash dividends to be distributed over two equal installments.</p><p>Leading real estate developers are denying claims that they are linking homebuyers’ payments to the EGP/USD exchange rate or canceling sales contracts in light of EGP devaluation.</p><p>The Islamic Development Bank will provide EUR318 million in financing for the 660-km first phase of the Sokhna-Alexandria high-speed rail line.</p><p>There are no delays or problems in payments for companies working in Dabaa Nuclear Power Station, according to the Head of Nuclear Power Plants Authority.</p><p>A Gulf sovereign fund and a Chinese company are considering buying a minority stake in SWDY.</p><p>CICH&apos;s Reefy Microfinance intends to issue securitization bonds worth EGP2-3 billion.</p><p>The banking sector&apos;s negative net foreign position during February widened by about USD1.3 billion to USD23 billion, while the difference between foreign assets and liabilities with the central bank widened by about USD522.8 million to exceed USD9.2 billion.</p><p>BINV net profit during 2022 jumped 1163% y/y to EGP1.33 billion.</p><p>MTIE BoD proposed distributing 0.25 bonus share for each original share.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CBE is expected to raise rates by 200-300 bps at its MPC meeting today.</p><p>Cabinet approved the FY 2023-2024 budget. The Finance Ministry will increase by 28% its spending on social safety programs and has raised allocations to food subsidies by 20% and fuel subsidies by 24%.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is targeting 4.1% growth in FY 2023-2024 and expects to deliver a 2.5% primary surplus and a budget deficit of 6.4%. Inflation is expected to sit at an estimated 16%.</p><p>The Tourism Ministry is raising ticket prices for visiting archeological sites and museums starting 1 December 2023.</p><p>Food exports grew 3.1% y/y in January-February 2023 to USD665 million.</p><p>Bahraini investment firm, Modern Development and Investment Company, is considering setting up USD-denominated funds to invest in a range of sectors in Egypt.</p><p>Discussions regarding offering Elab as part of the government’s privatization program revolve around offering a 15%-23% stake.</p><p>In EMFD’s Hilltop phase in Uptown Cairo, the company is linking its selling prices to the USD.</p><p>MNHD is considering expanding to the New Administrative Capital and in the Gulf region. The company is also planning to change its name from Madinet Nasr to Madinet Masr. </p><p>Cabinet approved PHDC’s Badya University which will open in September 2023.</p><p>Cabinet approved facilities for real estate companies, including a deadline extension on projects and a reduction of the interest rate paid on land installments.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport will announce, mid April, the winning consortium to implement the Abu Qir metro project with investments of EUR1.8 billion. Qualified consortia include SWDY - German Siemens, French Alstom - Arab Contractors - Hassan Allam - Concord, ORAS - Colas Rail, and a consortium of Chinese companies.</p><p>The Egyptian Nuclear &amp; Radiological Regulatory Authority has given the green light to establish a third unit for the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. The planned four reactors for the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant are expected to operate at a full capacity of 4,800 MW by 2030. The first nuclear reactor is set to go into operation in 2028.</p><p>MTIE 4Q22 net profit reached EGP127 million (+218.3% YoY, +75.3% QoQ), bringing FY22 net profit to EGP342.7 million (-6.9% YoY).</p><p>Cabinet signed off on golden licenses for Bosch subsidiary, BSH Home Appliances, and Turkish retailer Beko.</p><p>According to local press, the Industrial Development Authority intends to provide digital services to investors in cooperation with EFIH.</p><p>EGX’s Listing Committee approved the temporary listing of the shares of DIGITIZE for Investment and Technology with an issued capital of EGP12 million.</p><p>POUL decided to not distribute cash dividends for 2022.</p><p>CNFN OGM approved distributing cash dividends of EGP0.252/share. Distribution date is 13 April 2023.</p><p>Faisal Islamic Bank’s Faisal for Financial Investments wants to launch a EGP1 billion sukuk fund by the end of 2023.</p><p>Expats now have five years to bring their vehicles into the country instead of one year.</p><p>Rimco EGT Investment increased its stake in MCRO from 2.1% to 5.43%.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The index of the manufacturing and extractive industries “excluding crude oil and petroleum products” decreased during the month of January by about 2.66%, to reach 105.69 points, compared to 108.58 points in the previous December.</p><p>The value of Egypt&apos;s agricultural exports during the first 5 months of the 2022-2023 export season reached to USD 1.24 billion, compared to USD 907 million during the same period of the last export season, with a growth rate of 36.7%.</p><p>Suez Canal Economic Zone Authority intends to reduce port fees for container ships to attract more investments in the port and stimulate trading.</p><p>Suez Canal Economic Zone Authority assigned the process of paving internal roads at Sokhna port for three local contracting companies with a total value of EGP 6.1 billion.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt has signed an agreement with a newly-founded local real estate firm to redevelop the Interior Ministry’s former headquarters. A Developments will invest EGP 800 mn in the project.</p><p>Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency aims to allocate EGP 3.1 billion during 2023 to stimulate small projects.</p><p>FRA approved Eagle chemical’s offer to acquire 75-100% of PACH shares, 1 EGP higher than National Paints Holding offer. Shareholders in PACH will get a 10-day window to sell their shares to Eagle Chemicals.  The mandatory tender offer (MTO) will open once the company publishes an announcement.</p><p>MFPC stated yesterday in a release that it didn&apos;t finish the melamine project’s feasibility studies yet, adding that it will seek bank loans in the financing structure. </p><p>Poultry prices witnessed a significant decline by EGP10-12/Kg since the start of Ramadan due to a decline in demand backed by the stocking up of poultry products before Ramadan. </p><p>State-owned pharma manufacturer HoldiPharma plans to build five new factories in partnership with private-sector firms. The facilities will require around EGP2.5 bn of investment.</p><p>The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide JPY44 bn (c. USD 36.3 mn) in concessional financing to support the rollout of the Universal Health Insurance System under an agreement signed with the Finance Ministry yesterday.</p><p>FRA is reviewing fair value studies of the state-owned Damietta and Port Said terminal operators ahead of stake sales in the two firms.</p><p>ETEL&apos;s BoD has accepted Eng. Adel Hamed’s request to be relieved from the position of Managing Director and CEO to assume a new role at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. </p><p>ADIB announced the issuance of the “Takka” prepaid card after receiving the CBE’s approval. The card will be issued in cooperation with “Meeza” and Abu Dhabi Islamic Consumer Finance company.</p><p>HRHO announces the completion of the eighth issuance of securitization bonds, to “Premium International”, with a value of EGP 193.7 million.</p>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Suez Canal Economic Zone aims to attract USD2 bn of investments in 2023, within the textiles, readymade garments, automotive, and steel pipes industries.</p><p>The value of goods released from Egyptian ports YTD hit USD5.4 billion.</p><p>As many as six of the first eight companies set to offer shares as part of the state privatization program are oil or petchem players, including Enppi, Midor, Assiut Oil Refining Company (ASORC), Ethydco, and El Wady for Phosphate Industries and Fertilizers (WAPHCO).</p><p>Tourists could soon be able to apply for a new five-year, multiple entry visa, at USD700, Tourism Minister said. The ministry works to double the number of tourists to Egypt to 30 mn annually by 2028.</p><p>According to local media, Saudi investors are interested to buy Arab African International Bank&apos;s 12.7% stake in <b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP3.91, OW), with the bank aiming to sell its stake at EGP2.5-3/share.</p><p><b>Mopco</b> targets to undergo expansions and new projects with USD750 million directed to the new melamine project that will be implemented at the Free Zone in Damietta at an investment cost of USD300-350 million and The green ammonia production project in cooperation with Norway at investment cost of USD400 million.</p><p><b>SKPC</b>&apos;s BOD has initially approved the fair value study submitted by Baker Tilly. The company will announce the fair value after the approval of the final study and once it receives the FRA&apos;s approval.</p><p>Eagle Chemicals yesterday boosted its offer for EGX-listed Paint and Chemical Industries (Pachin) in response to Dubai-based National Paints Holding’s (NPH) new bid last week. Eagle Chemicals is now offering to purchase at least 75% of Pachin for EGP37.00 per share, EGP 1.00 higher than the bid NPH put in at the end of last week.</p><p><b>AUTO </b>(FV: EGP7.56, OW) decided that there will not be any cash dividends distribution for 2022.</p><p>The Education Ministry and USAID signed five MoUs to establish five international applied technology schools under the USAID-funded Workforce Egypt project.</p><p>Elsewedy Industrial Development, a subsidiary of <b>SWDY</b> is one of four industrial property developers that have been awarded more than 1.8k feddans of land in New October City through NUCA.</p><p><b>MBSC</b> shareholders approved cancelling 7.07 million treasury shares worth EGP70.7 million. This brings the company&apos;s paid in capital to EGP679.3 million distributed over 67.9 million shares, down from EGP750 million distributed over 75 million shares. </p><p><b>ECAP </b>(FV: EGP17.23, EW) BoD approved the proposed dividends distribution of EGP0.9 per share out of 2022 profits, implying payout ratio of 32.2% and a dividend yield of 6.1%.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Suez Canal Economic Zone aims to attract USD2 bn of investments in 2023, within the textiles, readymade garments, automotive, and steel pipes industries.</p><p>The value of goods released from Egyptian ports YTD hit USD5.4 billion.</p><p>As many as six of the first eight companies set to offer shares as part of the state privatization program are oil or petchem players, including Enppi, Midor, Assiut Oil Refining Company (ASORC), Ethydco, and El Wady for Phosphate Industries and Fertilizers (WAPHCO).</p><p>Tourists could soon be able to apply for a new five-year, multiple entry visa, at USD700, Tourism Minister said. The ministry works to double the number of tourists to Egypt to 30 mn annually by 2028.</p><p>According to local media, Saudi investors are interested to buy Arab African International Bank&apos;s 12.7% stake in <b>PHDC</b> (FV: EGP3.91, OW), with the bank aiming to sell its stake at EGP2.5-3/share.</p><p><b>Mopco</b> targets to undergo expansions and new projects with USD750 million directed to the new melamine project that will be implemented at the Free Zone in Damietta at an investment cost of USD300-350 million and The green ammonia production project in cooperation with Norway at investment cost of USD400 million.</p><p><b>SKPC</b>&apos;s BOD has initially approved the fair value study submitted by Baker Tilly. The company will announce the fair value after the approval of the final study and once it receives the FRA&apos;s approval.</p><p>Eagle Chemicals yesterday boosted its offer for EGX-listed Paint and Chemical Industries (Pachin) in response to Dubai-based National Paints Holding’s (NPH) new bid last week. Eagle Chemicals is now offering to purchase at least 75% of Pachin for EGP37.00 per share, EGP 1.00 higher than the bid NPH put in at the end of last week.</p><p><b>AUTO </b>(FV: EGP7.56, OW) decided that there will not be any cash dividends distribution for 2022.</p><p>The Education Ministry and USAID signed five MoUs to establish five international applied technology schools under the USAID-funded Workforce Egypt project.</p><p>Elsewedy Industrial Development, a subsidiary of <b>SWDY</b> is one of four industrial property developers that have been awarded more than 1.8k feddans of land in New October City through NUCA.</p><p><b>MBSC</b> shareholders approved cancelling 7.07 million treasury shares worth EGP70.7 million. This brings the company&apos;s paid in capital to EGP679.3 million distributed over 67.9 million shares, down from EGP750 million distributed over 75 million shares. </p><p><b>ECAP </b>(FV: EGP17.23, EW) BoD approved the proposed dividends distribution of EGP0.9 per share out of 2022 profits, implying payout ratio of 32.2% and a dividend yield of 6.1%.</p><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Abu Dhabi Ports (ADP) wants to invest some EUR 500 mn to develop Egypt’s river transport infrastructure and industry. </p><p>Eight players have expressed interest in setting up green hydrogen plants in Egypt, and MoUs are soon expected to be signed, according to Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) CEO. </p><p>The General Authority for Free zones and Investment (GAFI) is looking into applications for golden licenses submitted by 40 companies.</p><p>The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) is currently studying some 500 requests for industrial land from local and foreign investors.</p><p>The government’s car import scheme has attracted USD 307 mn since its launch in November, out of the Ministry’s USD 2.5 bn target. </p><p>An Emirati consortium signed an MoU with GAFI to establish a finance hub in the new administrative capital.</p><p>EAST (FV: EGP24.72, OW) raised selling prices across all products by EGP1.50-3.00/pack to cover inflation and EGP devaluation. EAST to record revenues of EGP18,786 mn during FY22/23 and an attributable net profit of EGP4,402 mn. EAST is currently trading at a FY22/23 PE of 6.6x and an EV/EBITDA of 2.5x.</p><p>The government plans to raise export subsidies to EGP 28-30 bn in FY23/24 from EGP 8 bn in FY22/23. Under the new 3-year program, the rebate rate is 8% of export value. ORWE and DSCW are the key beneficiaries of the program.</p><p>DSCW decided to adjust the prices and volume of their treasury buy-back program to 70 mn shares at a price of EGP0.45/share.</p><p>Lawmakers have called on the government to introduce price controls on building materials amid a recent surge in prices. They also called on the government to reconsider the anti-dumping duties. </p><p>Low global inventories of copper and a rebound in Chinese demand for the metal could see prices surge as high as USD12k per ton.</p><p>MNHD launched the first phase of Rai which is located on the Sarai land plot.</p><p>ETEL BoD revised the proposed dividends distribution upwards to EGP1.25 per share from EGP0.75; DY of 5.5%. ETEL is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 3.7x and EV/EBITDA of 3.2x.</p><p>The value of transactions processed over InstaPay recorded EGP112.7 billion by the end of 2022.</p><p>Al Baraka Bank intends to acquire undisclosed shares in Banque du Caire’s digital payments subsidiary Taly. </p><p>OFH released FY22 results with net loss at EGP133.4 mn (-31% y/y), driven by higher operating expenses, salaries, and admin expenses.</p><p>MOIL signed an MoU with Al Jihaz Holding by which the latter will acquire Valentine Maritime which is wholly owned by MOIL. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodity Update |           Last Price            WoW Change, %</b></p><p>LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton     8,911.8            3.9%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton 2,296.8            3.2%</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl            75.0     2.8%</p><p>Steam Coal, USD/ton 175.4   1.4%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton         1,022.5            -1.7%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton       488.7   -2.0%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT            2,648.0            -3.0%</p><p>Crude Palm Oil, USD/MT       820.1   -9.1%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton      1,921.5            0.3%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton          412.6   0.1%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,150.0            0.0%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton  378.0   0.0%</p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Abu Dhabi Ports (ADP) wants to invest some EUR 500 mn to develop Egypt’s river transport infrastructure and industry. </p><p>Eight players have expressed interest in setting up green hydrogen plants in Egypt, and MoUs are soon expected to be signed, according to Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) CEO. </p><p>The General Authority for Free zones and Investment (GAFI) is looking into applications for golden licenses submitted by 40 companies.</p><p>The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) is currently studying some 500 requests for industrial land from local and foreign investors.</p><p>The government’s car import scheme has attracted USD 307 mn since its launch in November, out of the Ministry’s USD 2.5 bn target. </p><p>An Emirati consortium signed an MoU with GAFI to establish a finance hub in the new administrative capital.</p><p>EAST (FV: EGP24.72, OW) raised selling prices across all products by EGP1.50-3.00/pack to cover inflation and EGP devaluation. EAST to record revenues of EGP18,786 mn during FY22/23 and an attributable net profit of EGP4,402 mn. EAST is currently trading at a FY22/23 PE of 6.6x and an EV/EBITDA of 2.5x.</p><p>The government plans to raise export subsidies to EGP 28-30 bn in FY23/24 from EGP 8 bn in FY22/23. Under the new 3-year program, the rebate rate is 8% of export value. ORWE and DSCW are the key beneficiaries of the program.</p><p>DSCW decided to adjust the prices and volume of their treasury buy-back program to 70 mn shares at a price of EGP0.45/share.</p><p>Lawmakers have called on the government to introduce price controls on building materials amid a recent surge in prices. They also called on the government to reconsider the anti-dumping duties. </p><p>Low global inventories of copper and a rebound in Chinese demand for the metal could see prices surge as high as USD12k per ton.</p><p>MNHD launched the first phase of Rai which is located on the Sarai land plot.</p><p>ETEL BoD revised the proposed dividends distribution upwards to EGP1.25 per share from EGP0.75; DY of 5.5%. ETEL is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 3.7x and EV/EBITDA of 3.2x.</p><p>The value of transactions processed over InstaPay recorded EGP112.7 billion by the end of 2022.</p><p>Al Baraka Bank intends to acquire undisclosed shares in Banque du Caire’s digital payments subsidiary Taly. </p><p>OFH released FY22 results with net loss at EGP133.4 mn (-31% y/y), driven by higher operating expenses, salaries, and admin expenses.</p><p>MOIL signed an MoU with Al Jihaz Holding by which the latter will acquire Valentine Maritime which is wholly owned by MOIL. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodity Update |           Last Price            WoW Change, %</b></p><p>LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton     8,911.8            3.9%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton 2,296.8            3.2%</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl            75.0     2.8%</p><p>Steam Coal, USD/ton 175.4   1.4%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton         1,022.5            -1.7%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton       488.7   -2.0%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT            2,648.0            -3.0%</p><p>Crude Palm Oil, USD/MT       820.1   -9.1%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton      1,921.5            0.3%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton          412.6   0.1%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,150.0            0.0%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton  378.0   0.0%</p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[CBE is expected to raise rates by 200-300 bps at its MPC meeting this Thursday. IMF: Preparations for the first Egypt review have started and dates for the first review mission will be announced when they have been agreed upon with the Egyptian authorities. Kuwait has extended the tenor of a USD2 billion deposit with the CBE for one year to September 2023. IFC can help the Egyptian government implement its privatization program, or give advice in terms of defining what the right structure is,...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>CBE is expected to raise rates by 200-300 bps at its MPC meeting this Thursday.</p><p>IMF: Preparations for the first Egypt review have started and dates for the first review mission will be announced when they have been agreed upon with the Egyptian authorities.</p><p>Kuwait has extended the tenor of a USD2 billion deposit with the CBE for one year to September 2023.</p><p>IFC can help the Egyptian government implement its privatization program, or give advice in terms of defining what the right structure is, how to pitch to private-sector investors, and in the bidding and selection process.</p><p>Chinese company Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes plans to build a USD2 billion iron and steel plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.</p><p>Ethiopian authorities said that 90% of the construction work on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is now complete.</p><p>The National Council for Wages will meet this month to discuss raising the private-sector minimum wage, maybe to EGP3.5k a month.</p><p>ORHD and OCDI ended talks regarding OCDI&apos;s offer to acquire ORHD&apos;s subsidiary, Orascom for Real Estate, owner of the O West project. According to local media, Aldar Properties, OCDI&apos;s majority shareholder, is exploring new investment opportunities in Egypt through OCDI.</p><p>National Paints Holding raised its offer to acquire PACH to EGP36.00/share.</p><p>EFID will buy back 7.23 million shares at EGP14.50/share.</p><p>ADP signed an MoU with the Suez Canal Economic Zone to develop and operate a multi-purpose container terminal in East Port Said Port. The company aims to have the first phase of the project up and running in 2Q24.</p><p>Suez Canal Authority intends to list 20% of the shares of its subsidiary, Canal Mooring and Ship Lights, as part of the government’s privatization program. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CBE is expected to raise rates by 200-300 bps at its MPC meeting this Thursday.</p><p>IMF: Preparations for the first Egypt review have started and dates for the first review mission will be announced when they have been agreed upon with the Egyptian authorities.</p><p>Kuwait has extended the tenor of a USD2 billion deposit with the CBE for one year to September 2023.</p><p>IFC can help the Egyptian government implement its privatization program, or give advice in terms of defining what the right structure is, how to pitch to private-sector investors, and in the bidding and selection process.</p><p>Chinese company Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes plans to build a USD2 billion iron and steel plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.</p><p>Ethiopian authorities said that 90% of the construction work on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is now complete.</p><p>The National Council for Wages will meet this month to discuss raising the private-sector minimum wage, maybe to EGP3.5k a month.</p><p>ORHD and OCDI ended talks regarding OCDI&apos;s offer to acquire ORHD&apos;s subsidiary, Orascom for Real Estate, owner of the O West project. According to local media, Aldar Properties, OCDI&apos;s majority shareholder, is exploring new investment opportunities in Egypt through OCDI.</p><p>National Paints Holding raised its offer to acquire PACH to EGP36.00/share.</p><p>EFID will buy back 7.23 million shares at EGP14.50/share.</p><p>ADP signed an MoU with the Suez Canal Economic Zone to develop and operate a multi-purpose container terminal in East Port Said Port. The company aims to have the first phase of the project up and running in 2Q24.</p><p>Suez Canal Authority intends to list 20% of the shares of its subsidiary, Canal Mooring and Ship Lights, as part of the government’s privatization program. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The World Bank approved a new USD7 billion partnership agreement with Egypt. The Federal Reserve announced another 25 basis point interest rate hike. IFC, the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have partnered to boost the supply of safe drinking water in Egypt through a public-private partnership. New and renewable energy budget for FY23/24 is set to be EGP8.4 billion. GAFI signed an MoU with an alliance of firms to establish Cairo International ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The World Bank approved a new USD7 billion partnership agreement with Egypt.</p><p>The Federal Reserve announced another 25 basis point interest rate hike.</p><p>IFC, the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have partnered to boost the supply of safe drinking water in Egypt through a public-private partnership.</p><p>New and renewable energy budget for FY23/24 is set to be EGP8.4 billion.</p><p>GAFI signed an MoU with an alliance of firms to establish Cairo International Financial Center (CIFC) in the New Administrative Capital.</p><p>Egyptian expat car imports initiative has brought in USD307 million.</p><p>ORAS reported 4Q22 net profit of USD55.8 million, bringing FY22 net profit to USD113.5 million.</p><p>SWDY targets a 50% increase in exports in the coming period and intends to establish an industrial area beside the dry port in 6th of October City to facilitate importing and exporting.</p><p>HRHO 4Q22 net profit reached EGP813 million (+141% q/q, +63% y/y), bringing FY22 net profit to EGP1,840 million (+18% y/y).</p><p>BINV plans to invest EGP500 million in the pharmaceutical distribution and trade industry.</p><p>DSCW 4Q22 net profit reached EGP77.2 million compared to EGP14 million in 4Q21 and EGP39 million in 3Q22. </p><p>SKPC general assembly approved cash dividend distribution of EGP0.90/share to be distributed over two installments.</p><p>EFIC general assembly approved cash dividend distribution of EGP5.00/share to be distributed over three installments.</p><p>According to local newspapers, National Paints Holding (NPH) intends to increase its bid offer to acquire PACH.</p><p>Brent crude futures rose 1.8% to reach USD76.69/bbl.</p><p>Chinese Chen Feng plans to establish an industrial complex specialized in steel and complementary industries with investments of USD300 million in Sukhna.  </p><p>Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy plans to increase the number of installed smart meters to 1.4 million by the end of FY26/27.</p><p>The government banned sugar exports for the next three months, except for the surplus with an approval from the Trade and Industry Ministry.</p><p>Hilton plans to open two new hotels in Cairo in the summer of 2023.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The World Bank approved a new USD7 billion partnership agreement with Egypt.</p><p>The Federal Reserve announced another 25 basis point interest rate hike.</p><p>IFC, the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have partnered to boost the supply of safe drinking water in Egypt through a public-private partnership.</p><p>New and renewable energy budget for FY23/24 is set to be EGP8.4 billion.</p><p>GAFI signed an MoU with an alliance of firms to establish Cairo International Financial Center (CIFC) in the New Administrative Capital.</p><p>Egyptian expat car imports initiative has brought in USD307 million.</p><p>ORAS reported 4Q22 net profit of USD55.8 million, bringing FY22 net profit to USD113.5 million.</p><p>SWDY targets a 50% increase in exports in the coming period and intends to establish an industrial area beside the dry port in 6th of October City to facilitate importing and exporting.</p><p>HRHO 4Q22 net profit reached EGP813 million (+141% q/q, +63% y/y), bringing FY22 net profit to EGP1,840 million (+18% y/y).</p><p>BINV plans to invest EGP500 million in the pharmaceutical distribution and trade industry.</p><p>DSCW 4Q22 net profit reached EGP77.2 million compared to EGP14 million in 4Q21 and EGP39 million in 3Q22. </p><p>SKPC general assembly approved cash dividend distribution of EGP0.90/share to be distributed over two installments.</p><p>EFIC general assembly approved cash dividend distribution of EGP5.00/share to be distributed over three installments.</p><p>According to local newspapers, National Paints Holding (NPH) intends to increase its bid offer to acquire PACH.</p><p>Brent crude futures rose 1.8% to reach USD76.69/bbl.</p><p>Chinese Chen Feng plans to establish an industrial complex specialized in steel and complementary industries with investments of USD300 million in Sukhna.  </p><p>Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy plans to increase the number of installed smart meters to 1.4 million by the end of FY26/27.</p><p>The government banned sugar exports for the next three months, except for the surplus with an approval from the Trade and Industry Ministry.</p><p>Hilton plans to open two new hotels in Cairo in the summer of 2023.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Egypt registered USD8.90 billion in 2022, the highest level since 2011. That’s 74% higher than 2021.  The SFE will wait until the end of Ramadan to start taking companies in its pre-IPO fund to market.  The SFE has added Salhia Investment and Development Company to the pre-IPO fund.  Restaurants, malls, and other commercial spaces will now be open until 2 AM until the end of Ramadan.  CCAP is studying increasing the production capacity of ERC by ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Egypt registered USD8.90 billion in 2022, the highest level since 2011. That’s 74% higher than 2021.<br/><br/>The SFE will wait until the end of Ramadan to start taking companies in its pre-IPO fund to market.<br/><br/>The SFE has added Salhia Investment and Development Company to the pre-IPO fund.<br/><br/>Restaurants, malls, and other commercial spaces will now be open until 2 AM until the end of Ramadan.<br/><br/>CCAP is studying increasing the production capacity of ERC by 800k tons within three years. <br/><br/>Italian energy group Edison expects to make its final investment decision this year on whether to go ahead with a proposed pipeline that will carry natural gas from Israel and Cyprus to Europe. The pipeline would ship 10 billion cubic meters of gas a year from the Mediterranean straight to Greece and could be operational by 2027.<br/><br/>Eagle chemicals yesterday increased its offer for Paint and Chemical Industries (Pachin) on the same day that National Paints Holding’s (NPH) rival mandatory offer (MTO) opened to shareholders. The Egyptian chemicals company offered to purchase at least 75% of the company for EGP 35.00 per share, EGP 1.00 higher than the earlier bid <br/><br/><br/>TMGH (FV: EGP19.67, OW) AGM approved the distribution of EGP0.193/share cash dividends (DY of 2.2%), to be distributed over two EGP0.096/share installments, the first on 31 May 2023 at the latest and the second on 31 July 2023 at the latest.<br/><br/>IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts and Arabella for Tourist and Urban Development will establish three new hotels in Cairo and on the North Coast, together offering more than 500 rooms to be opened between 2023 and 2026.<br/><br/>The General Assembly of COMI authorized the BoD to issue financial instruments up to a maximum of one billion pounds, in the form of nominal bonds or subordinated loans. The process is scheduled to be completed through one or several tranches through a public or private offering, whether locally or through global markets, in order to support the bank&apos;s capital base to finance future expansion or investment activities, and to support risk-weighted assets. They also approved increasing the bank&apos;s capital by EGP 204.45 million, rising to EGP 30.195 billion.<br/><br/>EFG Hermes has completed the fourth issuance of securitization bonds for its subsidiary ValU, with a value of EGP 856.5 million, as part of a securitization bond issuance program of EGP 4 billion.<br/><br/>The qualified consortia for the tender of the construction of water desalination plants will be announced by the end of next week. 28 international and local consortia submitted their documents to qualify for the tender. <br/><br/>The result of the tender of the construction of a dry port and a logistics center at the 10th of Ramadan will be announced in two-month period after submitting the technical and financial bids on April 30.<br/><br/><br/>Abu Dhabi Ports (ADP) made an initial offer to the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport to acquire a major stake in Port Said and Damietta companies for handling containers, competing with Maha Capital&apos;s deal, the investment arm of Qatar Authority<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Egypt registered USD8.90 billion in 2022, the highest level since 2011. That’s 74% higher than 2021.<br/><br/>The SFE will wait until the end of Ramadan to start taking companies in its pre-IPO fund to market.<br/><br/>The SFE has added Salhia Investment and Development Company to the pre-IPO fund.<br/><br/>Restaurants, malls, and other commercial spaces will now be open until 2 AM until the end of Ramadan.<br/><br/>CCAP is studying increasing the production capacity of ERC by 800k tons within three years. <br/><br/>Italian energy group Edison expects to make its final investment decision this year on whether to go ahead with a proposed pipeline that will carry natural gas from Israel and Cyprus to Europe. The pipeline would ship 10 billion cubic meters of gas a year from the Mediterranean straight to Greece and could be operational by 2027.<br/><br/>Eagle chemicals yesterday increased its offer for Paint and Chemical Industries (Pachin) on the same day that National Paints Holding’s (NPH) rival mandatory offer (MTO) opened to shareholders. The Egyptian chemicals company offered to purchase at least 75% of the company for EGP 35.00 per share, EGP 1.00 higher than the earlier bid <br/><br/><br/>TMGH (FV: EGP19.67, OW) AGM approved the distribution of EGP0.193/share cash dividends (DY of 2.2%), to be distributed over two EGP0.096/share installments, the first on 31 May 2023 at the latest and the second on 31 July 2023 at the latest.<br/><br/>IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts and Arabella for Tourist and Urban Development will establish three new hotels in Cairo and on the North Coast, together offering more than 500 rooms to be opened between 2023 and 2026.<br/><br/>The General Assembly of COMI authorized the BoD to issue financial instruments up to a maximum of one billion pounds, in the form of nominal bonds or subordinated loans. The process is scheduled to be completed through one or several tranches through a public or private offering, whether locally or through global markets, in order to support the bank&apos;s capital base to finance future expansion or investment activities, and to support risk-weighted assets. They also approved increasing the bank&apos;s capital by EGP 204.45 million, rising to EGP 30.195 billion.<br/><br/>EFG Hermes has completed the fourth issuance of securitization bonds for its subsidiary ValU, with a value of EGP 856.5 million, as part of a securitization bond issuance program of EGP 4 billion.<br/><br/>The qualified consortia for the tender of the construction of water desalination plants will be announced by the end of next week. 28 international and local consortia submitted their documents to qualify for the tender. <br/><br/>The result of the tender of the construction of a dry port and a logistics center at the 10th of Ramadan will be announced in two-month period after submitting the technical and financial bids on April 30.<br/><br/><br/>Abu Dhabi Ports (ADP) made an initial offer to the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport to acquire a major stake in Port Said and Damietta companies for handling containers, competing with Maha Capital&apos;s deal, the investment arm of Qatar Authority<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The House yesterday voted through legislative amendments allowing the government to borrow an extra EGP 165 bn for the final quarter of the current fiscal year. Around EGP 70 bn will be used to increase funding to social protection programs while EGP 85 bn of the new borrowing will be spent on servicing government debt in the April-June quarter. Foreign investments in Treasury bills reached USD10.4 bn in January 2023, up from USD8.04 in December 2022.   We upgrade our FV for OLFI to reac...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The House yesterday voted through legislative amendments allowing the government to borrow an extra EGP 165 bn for the final quarter of the current fiscal year. Around EGP 70 bn will be used to increase funding to social protection programs while EGP 85 bn of the new borrowing will be spent on servicing government debt in the April-June quarter.</p><p>Foreign investments in Treasury bills reached USD10.4 bn in January 2023, up from USD8.04 in December 2022.</p><p> </p><p>We upgrade our FV for <b>OLFI</b> to reach EGP11.60/share from a previous EGP8.72/share while changing our recommendation to Equalweight, on market price rally. The FV upgrade is mainly backed by:</p><ul><li>Resilience in volumes, amidst turbulent market dynamics, despite the scheduled price increases in FY22</li><li>Improving market share as the whole market shrank by the phasing out of small players</li><li>Revenues are expected to grow with a 5yr CAGR of 12%, recording EGP5,701 mn during 2023 to end our forecast horizon with EGP8,040 mn in 2027.</li><li>Gross profitability is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% during the same period with GPM hitting 23.1% in 2023 and 24.4% by 2027</li><li>We expect NPM to record 12.6% during 2023 up to 13.6% backed by rising prices and revenues.</li><li><em>OLFI is currently trading at a 2023 P/E of 5.6x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.9x.</em></li></ul><p><b> </b></p><p><b>EKHO</b> increased its total stake (direct and indirect) in AlexFert from 61.57% to 69.42%. This was done through increasing EKHO’s stake in Bawabet Al Kuwait Holding Company (BKH) by 13.12%, USD66.4 million, to reach 84.79%.</p><p> </p><p><b>CCAP</b>’s Dina Farms is negotiating with the government to buy two land plots and targets injecting EGP380 million to expand its production capacity during 2023.</p><p> </p><p>Goldman Sachs lowered its crude price forecast for this year and 2024. It is now expecting Brent to average USD94/bbl in the next 12 months and USD97/bbl in the second half of 2024, down from USD100/bbl previously.</p><p> </p><p>Hisham Ezz Al Arab has been reappointed as <b>COMI</b>’s non-executive chairman for a new three-year term, along with the rest of the board which will remain in place until March 2026.</p><p> </p><p>In response to yesterday&apos;s news regarding Emirates Global Aluminum&apos;s (EGA) interest in financing <b>EGAL</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP39.53, EW) plant rehabilitation, EGAL commented in a release that all options are currently being studied to improve the efficiency and quality of production. The development plan also includes adding a new production line with a capacity of 100k tons per annum in addition to establishing aluminum foil plant.  </p><p> </p><p>FRA approved <b>SPMD</b>&apos;s rights issue to increase capital by EGP110.9 million distributed on 554.6 million shares at par value of EGP0.20 per share, bringing total capital to EGP332.7 million </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The House yesterday voted through legislative amendments allowing the government to borrow an extra EGP 165 bn for the final quarter of the current fiscal year. Around EGP 70 bn will be used to increase funding to social protection programs while EGP 85 bn of the new borrowing will be spent on servicing government debt in the April-June quarter.</p><p>Foreign investments in Treasury bills reached USD10.4 bn in January 2023, up from USD8.04 in December 2022.</p><p> </p><p>We upgrade our FV for <b>OLFI</b> to reach EGP11.60/share from a previous EGP8.72/share while changing our recommendation to Equalweight, on market price rally. The FV upgrade is mainly backed by:</p><ul><li>Resilience in volumes, amidst turbulent market dynamics, despite the scheduled price increases in FY22</li><li>Improving market share as the whole market shrank by the phasing out of small players</li><li>Revenues are expected to grow with a 5yr CAGR of 12%, recording EGP5,701 mn during 2023 to end our forecast horizon with EGP8,040 mn in 2027.</li><li>Gross profitability is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% during the same period with GPM hitting 23.1% in 2023 and 24.4% by 2027</li><li>We expect NPM to record 12.6% during 2023 up to 13.6% backed by rising prices and revenues.</li><li><em>OLFI is currently trading at a 2023 P/E of 5.6x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.9x.</em></li></ul><p><b> </b></p><p><b>EKHO</b> increased its total stake (direct and indirect) in AlexFert from 61.57% to 69.42%. This was done through increasing EKHO’s stake in Bawabet Al Kuwait Holding Company (BKH) by 13.12%, USD66.4 million, to reach 84.79%.</p><p> </p><p><b>CCAP</b>’s Dina Farms is negotiating with the government to buy two land plots and targets injecting EGP380 million to expand its production capacity during 2023.</p><p> </p><p>Goldman Sachs lowered its crude price forecast for this year and 2024. It is now expecting Brent to average USD94/bbl in the next 12 months and USD97/bbl in the second half of 2024, down from USD100/bbl previously.</p><p> </p><p>Hisham Ezz Al Arab has been reappointed as <b>COMI</b>’s non-executive chairman for a new three-year term, along with the rest of the board which will remain in place until March 2026.</p><p> </p><p>In response to yesterday&apos;s news regarding Emirates Global Aluminum&apos;s (EGA) interest in financing <b>EGAL</b>&apos;s (FV: EGP39.53, EW) plant rehabilitation, EGAL commented in a release that all options are currently being studied to improve the efficiency and quality of production. The development plan also includes adding a new production line with a capacity of 100k tons per annum in addition to establishing aluminum foil plant.  </p><p> </p><p>FRA approved <b>SPMD</b>&apos;s rights issue to increase capital by EGP110.9 million distributed on 554.6 million shares at par value of EGP0.20 per share, bringing total capital to EGP332.7 million </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>-UBS will acquire Credit Suisse USD 3.25 bn in return for receiving up to CHF 100 bn in liquidity from the Swiss central bank.  </p><p>- Minister of Finance revealed draft state budget for FY23/24. It factors in 5% real GDP growth, a primary surplus of 2.5% of GDP, and an overall deficit of 6.37% of GDP. </p><p>-El Sisi has directed the government to raise the personal income tax exemption threshold to EGP 36k from EGP 24k currently. </p><p>-State-owned real estate companies El Nasr Housing and Development and Maadi for Development and Construction will attract investments from strategic investors through capital increases rather than selling stakes.  </p><p>-CLHO recorded net attributable profit of EGP78.8 million in 4Q22 (-31.7% YoY, -4.5% QoQ). For FY22, net attributable profit came in at EGP326 million (-15.9% YoY). CLHO reported revenues of EGP620 million in the first 9 weeks of 2023, an increase of 24% YoY.  CLHO is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 12.6x and EV/EBITDA of 6.8x.</p><p>-MNOs should receive NTRA’s approval for price increases within days, unless NTRA decided to keep prices unchanged.</p><p>-ESRS raised rebar prices by 9.7% or EGP2,850/ton to EGP32,135 (including VAT) as of March 20, 2023. Rebars price went up c.37% YTD. </p><p>-Cement Chamber of Union addressed the Ministry of Industry to facilitate challenges facing cement producers and help expand producing different cement types like those in Europe and the US. </p><p>-Government has received Emirati interest to participate in the development of EGAL led by Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) in return for a stake in the company&apos;s capital increase.</p><p>-ADIB Egypt intends to focus on more aggressive growth over the next three years and will launch a digital consumer finance company and a microfinance company in 2H23. ADIB is trading at 2023 P/E of 2.87x and P/B of 0.6x.</p><p>-FAIT&apos;s 4Q22 net profit recorded an impressive EGP2,225 million (+89% y/y,+316% q/q) bringing FY22 net profit to EGP4,826 million (+60% y/y), supported by a one-off gain of EGP1,458 million booked in 4Q22 along with impairments reversals of EGP200 million. The stock is currently trading at P/B23 of 0.7x and P/E23 of 5.3x, with ROAE of 13%. </p><p>-HRHO and GB Capital&apos;s Kaf Life Insurance has obtained a commercial life insurance license from FRA. </p><p>-Pachin has 10 working days to respond to National Paints Holding’s (NPH) takeover bid after FRA yesterday approved the offer, which was for 75-100% at EGP34/share. </p><p>-The winning consortia’s contribution to Containers handling in Ain Sokhna Port is: 50% for Hutchison Ports, 25% for CMI terminals, and 25% for COSCO.</p><p>-Weekly Commodities Update</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl            73.0     -11.9%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton          412.0   -3.1%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton  377.5   -6.3%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,160.0            -0.9%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton         1,040.0            -1.4%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton       498.2   -2.0%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton 2,226.5            -1.6%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton      1,915.0            1.9%</p><p>Steam Coal, USD/ton 173.0   -6.6%</p><p>Crude Palm Oil, USD/MT       890.7   -3.3%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT            2,739.0            -1.1%</p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>As Egypt prepares to trade with Russia in local currencies, it is now looking at making similar arrangements with China and India.</p><p>The Emigration Ministry will set up a new company aimed at encouraging Egyptians living abroad to invest in the local economy and bring more hard currency into the country.</p><p>The Minister of Finance said that Egypt aims to achieve FDIs of USD10 billion in FY 22/23. </p><p>Abu Dhabi Ports will develop and operate a container terminal at Safaga Port under a USD200 million, 30-year concession agreement signed with the government on Saturday. </p><p>Elab will be the first company to go to market via the Sovereign Fund of Egypt’s pre-IPO fund.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt started promoting the sale of the Salhia Investment and Development Company, which owns 21,000 agricultural acres, to strategic investors.</p><p>The government is going to offer a minority stake of ElNasr Housing and Maadi for Development on the Egyptian Stock Exchange.</p><p>FRA: Egypt is working to launch a fund to invest in precious metals in the coming weeks.</p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones aims to grant the golden license to a thousand investors during the next two years.</p><p>Egypt could rethink its decision to exit from the UN grain treaty after receiving several letters from the Grain Trade Convention calling on the government to remain a member.</p><p>ORHD achieved strong 4Q22 sales of EGP3.8 billion, up 28.6% y/y and 47.4% q/q, bringing FY22 sales to EGP11.1 billion, up 20.7% y/y. Net profit in 4Q22 reached EGP289.1 million, up 228.9% y/y and down 51.6% q/q, bringing FY22 net profit to EGP1.7 billion, up 38.3% y/y.</p><p>Abu Dhabi Ports signed two 15-year agreements with the Suez Canal Authority to develop cement terminals in Al Arish Port and West Port Said Port, which will collectively require USD33 million of investment. The two terminals will feature silos with a combined storage capacity of 90k tons, and are expected to be operational by 4Q 2023. </p><p>DSCW Board agreed to purchase 90 million treasury shares starting Tuesday, 21 March 2023, for 5 days at a price of EGP0.35/share. </p><p>Mercedes-Benz opened a new EGP35 million logistics zone in the SCZone to serve as a warehouse and a distribution platform for cars and spare parts.</p><p>e-Tax, an associate company of EFIH, signed a contract with the Egyptian Tax Authority to launch the first government system aimed at unifying the criteria for calculating taxes relating to wages and salaries. </p><p>Nasser Social Bank is now offering three-year certificates of deposit at 22% and 18-month CDs at 20%.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As Egypt prepares to trade with Russia in local currencies, it is now looking at making similar arrangements with China and India.</p><p>The Emigration Ministry will set up a new company aimed at encouraging Egyptians living abroad to invest in the local economy and bring more hard currency into the country.</p><p>The Minister of Finance said that Egypt aims to achieve FDIs of USD10 billion in FY 22/23. </p><p>Abu Dhabi Ports will develop and operate a container terminal at Safaga Port under a USD200 million, 30-year concession agreement signed with the government on Saturday. </p><p>Elab will be the first company to go to market via the Sovereign Fund of Egypt’s pre-IPO fund.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt started promoting the sale of the Salhia Investment and Development Company, which owns 21,000 agricultural acres, to strategic investors.</p><p>The government is going to offer a minority stake of ElNasr Housing and Maadi for Development on the Egyptian Stock Exchange.</p><p>FRA: Egypt is working to launch a fund to invest in precious metals in the coming weeks.</p><p>The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones aims to grant the golden license to a thousand investors during the next two years.</p><p>Egypt could rethink its decision to exit from the UN grain treaty after receiving several letters from the Grain Trade Convention calling on the government to remain a member.</p><p>ORHD achieved strong 4Q22 sales of EGP3.8 billion, up 28.6% y/y and 47.4% q/q, bringing FY22 sales to EGP11.1 billion, up 20.7% y/y. Net profit in 4Q22 reached EGP289.1 million, up 228.9% y/y and down 51.6% q/q, bringing FY22 net profit to EGP1.7 billion, up 38.3% y/y.</p><p>Abu Dhabi Ports signed two 15-year agreements with the Suez Canal Authority to develop cement terminals in Al Arish Port and West Port Said Port, which will collectively require USD33 million of investment. The two terminals will feature silos with a combined storage capacity of 90k tons, and are expected to be operational by 4Q 2023. </p><p>DSCW Board agreed to purchase 90 million treasury shares starting Tuesday, 21 March 2023, for 5 days at a price of EGP0.35/share. </p><p>Mercedes-Benz opened a new EGP35 million logistics zone in the SCZone to serve as a warehouse and a distribution platform for cars and spare parts.</p><p>e-Tax, an associate company of EFIH, signed a contract with the Egyptian Tax Authority to launch the first government system aimed at unifying the criteria for calculating taxes relating to wages and salaries. </p><p>Nasser Social Bank is now offering three-year certificates of deposit at 22% and 18-month CDs at 20%.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[EGX30 saw its biggest drop in three years yesterday as the fallout from the US banking crisis continued to send tremors through global financial markets. Credit Suisse will borrow as much as USD54 billion from the Swiss central bank and will buy back some of its debt in a bid to improve liquidity and curb investors’ fears.  The government will start marketing state companies to investors in April, and it could add eight more companies to the list. The SFE plans to offer a 10-20% stake in...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>EGX30 saw its biggest drop in three years yesterday as the fallout from the US banking crisis continued to send tremors through global financial markets.</p><p>Credit Suisse will borrow as much as USD54 billion from the Swiss central bank and will buy back some of its debt in a bid to improve liquidity and curb investors’ fears. </p><p>The government will start marketing state companies to investors in April, and it could add eight more companies to the list.</p><p>The SFE plans to offer a 10-20% stake in Misr Insurance Holding to strategic investors.</p><p>The Tourism Ministry is expecting Egypt to receive a record 15 million tourists in 2023, up 28% from 2022.</p><p>The President announced that Egypt will add 3.5 million feddans to agriculture land by mid to end 2024.</p><p>Mopco 4Q22 net profit reached EGP2.2 billion (+66% QoQ, +6% YoY), bringing FY22 net profit to EGP7.3 billion, up 51% YoY. </p><p>The President inaugurated yesterday a new nitrogenous fertilizer complex in Ain Sokhna. The complex currently includes six fertilizer factories with an annual production capacity of 1.7 million tons.</p><p>Oil prices plunged by nearly 5% on Wednesday to settle at USD73.69/bbl.</p><p>The government yesterday signed two agreements worth USD1.6 billion with two international consortiums to develop new container terminals at the Ain Sokhna and Dekheila ports.</p><p>Central Bank of Egypt data revealed an increase in bank assets to EGP11.4 trillion by the end of 2022, with bank capital recording EGP303.03 billion, while reserves amounted to EGP437.13 billion, and provisions recorded EGP256.09 billion. </p><p>Hilton plans to expand its portfolio of properties in Egypt over the next three-five years to 27 properties from a current 14.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>EGX30 saw its biggest drop in three years yesterday as the fallout from the US banking crisis continued to send tremors through global financial markets.</p><p>Credit Suisse will borrow as much as USD54 billion from the Swiss central bank and will buy back some of its debt in a bid to improve liquidity and curb investors’ fears. </p><p>The government will start marketing state companies to investors in April, and it could add eight more companies to the list.</p><p>The SFE plans to offer a 10-20% stake in Misr Insurance Holding to strategic investors.</p><p>The Tourism Ministry is expecting Egypt to receive a record 15 million tourists in 2023, up 28% from 2022.</p><p>The President announced that Egypt will add 3.5 million feddans to agriculture land by mid to end 2024.</p><p>Mopco 4Q22 net profit reached EGP2.2 billion (+66% QoQ, +6% YoY), bringing FY22 net profit to EGP7.3 billion, up 51% YoY. </p><p>The President inaugurated yesterday a new nitrogenous fertilizer complex in Ain Sokhna. The complex currently includes six fertilizer factories with an annual production capacity of 1.7 million tons.</p><p>Oil prices plunged by nearly 5% on Wednesday to settle at USD73.69/bbl.</p><p>The government yesterday signed two agreements worth USD1.6 billion with two international consortiums to develop new container terminals at the Ain Sokhna and Dekheila ports.</p><p>Central Bank of Egypt data revealed an increase in bank assets to EGP11.4 trillion by the end of 2022, with bank capital recording EGP303.03 billion, while reserves amounted to EGP437.13 billion, and provisions recorded EGP256.09 billion. </p><p>Hilton plans to expand its portfolio of properties in Egypt over the next three-five years to 27 properties from a current 14.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Following several days of volatility, US stocks rose, with bank shares regaining much of the losses triggered by the collapse of several US lenders last week.  </p><p>Markets were also supported by the fact that annual US inflation continued to decline in February, in the hope of a dovish rate decision next week. </p><p>Moody’s has downgraded its outlook for the US banking sector to negative from stable due to the rapid deterioration in the operating environment. </p><p>Egypt’s real economy grew 3.9% y-o-y in 2Q FY22/23, and 4.2% in 1H FY22/23. The Planning Ministry is now expecting growth to come in at 4.2% in the current fiscal year, down from a November estimate of 5.0%.  </p><p>Egyptian exports rose 18% in 2022 to hit USD 51.6 bn. Natural gas accounted for USD 10 bn, while fertilizers brought in USD 3.3 bn. Exports of crude and petroleum products recorded USD 6 bn. On the non-oil front, Egyptian companies exported USD 2.5 bn of ready-made garments, USD 2 bn of fresh fruits, and USD 1.8 bn of plastics. </p><p>State-owned Misr Insurance Holding has been transferred in its entirety to the ownership of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE), to make it ready for stake sales as part of the government’s privatization plan.  </p><p>The marketing of at least 10% in Safi and Wataniya to strategic investors will start today. </p><p>Finance Ministry plans to introduce financial incentives for women not to have more than two children in a bid to manage population growth. </p><p>Oil prices dropped to a three-month low on Tuesday after a U.S. inflation report and the recent U.S. bank failures to USD77.45/bbl.</p><p>Public Enterprises Ministry is in talks with Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) to partner with EGAL (FV: EGP39.5, EW) and establish a new plant in Egypt. </p><p>HRHO revealed that the portfolio of its financial technology company, EFG-IV, had limited funding with Silicon Valley Bank, not exceeding USD200,000. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Following several days of volatility, US stocks rose, with bank shares regaining much of the losses triggered by the collapse of several US lenders last week.  </p><p>Markets were also supported by the fact that annual US inflation continued to decline in February, in the hope of a dovish rate decision next week. </p><p>Moody’s has downgraded its outlook for the US banking sector to negative from stable due to the rapid deterioration in the operating environment. </p><p>Egypt’s real economy grew 3.9% y-o-y in 2Q FY22/23, and 4.2% in 1H FY22/23. The Planning Ministry is now expecting growth to come in at 4.2% in the current fiscal year, down from a November estimate of 5.0%.  </p><p>Egyptian exports rose 18% in 2022 to hit USD 51.6 bn. Natural gas accounted for USD 10 bn, while fertilizers brought in USD 3.3 bn. Exports of crude and petroleum products recorded USD 6 bn. On the non-oil front, Egyptian companies exported USD 2.5 bn of ready-made garments, USD 2 bn of fresh fruits, and USD 1.8 bn of plastics. </p><p>State-owned Misr Insurance Holding has been transferred in its entirety to the ownership of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE), to make it ready for stake sales as part of the government’s privatization plan.  </p><p>The marketing of at least 10% in Safi and Wataniya to strategic investors will start today. </p><p>Finance Ministry plans to introduce financial incentives for women not to have more than two children in a bid to manage population growth. </p><p>Oil prices dropped to a three-month low on Tuesday after a U.S. inflation report and the recent U.S. bank failures to USD77.45/bbl.</p><p>Public Enterprises Ministry is in talks with Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) to partner with EGAL (FV: EGP39.5, EW) and establish a new plant in Egypt. </p><p>HRHO revealed that the portfolio of its financial technology company, EFG-IV, had limited funding with Silicon Valley Bank, not exceeding USD200,000. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Some global investment banks, including Goldman Sachs and Pimco, now think the Federal Reserve will pause on its tightening cycle when it meets next week to prevent the US banking crisis from intensifying.     Global investment banks are calling for further depreciation in the EGP and a major rate hike of 200-300 bps.   The number of tourists visiting Egypt jumped 34% y-o-y during January and February 2023.   Traffic in the Suez Canal recorded yesterday the highest daily r...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Some global investment banks, including Goldman Sachs and Pimco, now think the Federal Reserve will pause on its tightening cycle when it meets next week to prevent the US banking crisis from intensifying.  </p><p> </p><p>Global investment banks are calling for further depreciation in the EGP and a major rate hike of 200-300 bps.</p><p> </p><p>The number of tourists visiting Egypt jumped 34% y-o-y during January and February 2023.</p><p> </p><p>Traffic in the Suez Canal recorded yesterday the highest daily rate with 107 vessels and a total net tonnage of 6.3 million tons.</p><p> </p><p>Natural gas will continue to be sold to electricity plants affiliated with the Electricity Ministry at USD3/mmBtu while relieving the Ministry of Finance from the USD0.25/mmBtu it used to bear in subsidies.</p><p> </p><p><b>AMER</b> reported a 28.8% y/y decrease in FY22 revenue to EGP1.3 billion and FY22 net loss before minority of EGP195.2 million, compared to FY21 net profit before minority of EGP83.2 million.</p><p> </p><p>ADQ is reportedly in early talks with the government to acquire a 10-15% stake in the state-owned <b>Delta Sugar</b> Company.</p><p> </p><p>Egypt and Greece are in the process of selecting a consultant to conduct feasibility studies for the USD4 billion EuroAfrica Interconnector that will link their electricity grids.</p><p> </p><p>Italian cable manufacturer Prysmian is expected to finish manufacturing the EUR221.6 million subsea cable that will link the power grids of Egypt and Saudi Arabia and have it installed by the end of December.</p><p> </p><p>Emirates Global Aluminum company is open to investing in the field of electircity, renewable energy and green hydrogen in Egypt.</p><p><b>              </b></p><p>Mansour Auto is planning to invest USD16 mn in a program that will see manufacturing of new models across their brands portfolio.</p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some global investment banks, including Goldman Sachs and Pimco, now think the Federal Reserve will pause on its tightening cycle when it meets next week to prevent the US banking crisis from intensifying.  </p><p> </p><p>Global investment banks are calling for further depreciation in the EGP and a major rate hike of 200-300 bps.</p><p> </p><p>The number of tourists visiting Egypt jumped 34% y-o-y during January and February 2023.</p><p> </p><p>Traffic in the Suez Canal recorded yesterday the highest daily rate with 107 vessels and a total net tonnage of 6.3 million tons.</p><p> </p><p>Natural gas will continue to be sold to electricity plants affiliated with the Electricity Ministry at USD3/mmBtu while relieving the Ministry of Finance from the USD0.25/mmBtu it used to bear in subsidies.</p><p> </p><p><b>AMER</b> reported a 28.8% y/y decrease in FY22 revenue to EGP1.3 billion and FY22 net loss before minority of EGP195.2 million, compared to FY21 net profit before minority of EGP83.2 million.</p><p> </p><p>ADQ is reportedly in early talks with the government to acquire a 10-15% stake in the state-owned <b>Delta Sugar</b> Company.</p><p> </p><p>Egypt and Greece are in the process of selecting a consultant to conduct feasibility studies for the USD4 billion EuroAfrica Interconnector that will link their electricity grids.</p><p> </p><p>Italian cable manufacturer Prysmian is expected to finish manufacturing the EUR221.6 million subsea cable that will link the power grids of Egypt and Saudi Arabia and have it installed by the end of December.</p><p> </p><p>Emirates Global Aluminum company is open to investing in the field of electircity, renewable energy and green hydrogen in Egypt.</p><p><b>              </b></p><p>Mansour Auto is planning to invest USD16 mn in a program that will see manufacturing of new models across their brands portfolio.</p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>US authorities announced they would guarantee all deposits in a bid to prevent a wider banking crisis. </p><p>Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure May Lead to Smaller Fed Rate Hike, which will relieve the pressure off emerging markets.</p><p>CBE noted that there are no negative repercussions on the Egyptian banking sector, from the failure of the American Silicon Valley Bank, since Egyptian banks do not have any deposits, investments, or financial transactions with Silicon Valley.</p><p>The government will start preparing military-owned bottled drinks firm Safi and fuel retailer Wataniya for offering to strategic investors. </p><p>FRA could within days create a central “lending pool” in cooperation with Citibank through which investors can engage in short selling. </p><p>Egypt’s futures exchange is expected to launch in 6-8 months.</p><p>The cabinet estimated the value of imported goods stuck in ports due to foreign currency shortage at about USD3.9 billion. The value of goods released YTD adds up to c. USD8 billion. </p><p>Egypt and Greece are selecting a consultant to prepare the feasibility study for the USD 4 billion electricity interconnection project between the two countries.</p><p>CICH (FV: EGP8.00, OW) recorded a net profit of EGP865 mn in 2022 (-43.4% y/y), despite the increase in revenues to EGP3.26 bn (+27.8% y/y). CICH is currently trading at PE23 of 6.2x and PB23 of 1.1x.</p><p>RAYA Holding reported net profit of EGP419.2 million in 2022, compared EGP541.3 million in 2021 (-22.5% YoY). Revenues came in EGP20.4 billion in 2022, up from EGP16.8 billion in 2021. </p><p>RAYA’s assembly approved increasing Aman’s capital by EGP450 million to reach EGP1.06 billion and increasing Raya Trade’s capital from EGP420.8 million to EGP670.8 million to finance expansion.</p><p>According to Sawiris, OFH has transferred any deposits it held with any small US bank to JP Morgan and ML, after SVB failure. </p><p>RACC reported 2022 net profit of EGP42.2 million in 2022 (+93.1% YoY), on strong revenue growth (+54.1%) and FX gains of EGP23.0 million. RACC is currently trading at an annualized 2023f P/E of 10.4x.</p><p>The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) signed a contract with SWDY’s subsidiary to construct an EGP660 million turnkey transformer station in Minya. </p><p>EGTS’s (FV: EGP1.68, EW) court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is postponed to 6 May 2023.</p><p>Toronto-based firms Health Espresso and iCare Home Health plan to invest USD300-400 mn in the local health sector along with investors from Saudi Arabia.  </p><p>Weekly Commodities Update|   Last Price           WoW Change, %</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl  82.8      -3.6%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton     425.0    -6.6%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton        2,263.3 -4.1%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton      403.0    0.0%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton  1,170.0 -0.8%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton              1,055.0 0.5%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton             514.2    0.0%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton             1,880.0 0.9%</p><p>Steam Coal, USD/ton      185.3    -1.9%</p><p>Crude Palm Oil, USD/MT             914.0    -4.7%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT   2,769.0 -2.1%</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>US authorities announced they would guarantee all deposits in a bid to prevent a wider banking crisis. </p><p>Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure May Lead to Smaller Fed Rate Hike, which will relieve the pressure off emerging markets.</p><p>CBE noted that there are no negative repercussions on the Egyptian banking sector, from the failure of the American Silicon Valley Bank, since Egyptian banks do not have any deposits, investments, or financial transactions with Silicon Valley.</p><p>The government will start preparing military-owned bottled drinks firm Safi and fuel retailer Wataniya for offering to strategic investors. </p><p>FRA could within days create a central “lending pool” in cooperation with Citibank through which investors can engage in short selling. </p><p>Egypt’s futures exchange is expected to launch in 6-8 months.</p><p>The cabinet estimated the value of imported goods stuck in ports due to foreign currency shortage at about USD3.9 billion. The value of goods released YTD adds up to c. USD8 billion. </p><p>Egypt and Greece are selecting a consultant to prepare the feasibility study for the USD 4 billion electricity interconnection project between the two countries.</p><p>CICH (FV: EGP8.00, OW) recorded a net profit of EGP865 mn in 2022 (-43.4% y/y), despite the increase in revenues to EGP3.26 bn (+27.8% y/y). CICH is currently trading at PE23 of 6.2x and PB23 of 1.1x.</p><p>RAYA Holding reported net profit of EGP419.2 million in 2022, compared EGP541.3 million in 2021 (-22.5% YoY). Revenues came in EGP20.4 billion in 2022, up from EGP16.8 billion in 2021. </p><p>RAYA’s assembly approved increasing Aman’s capital by EGP450 million to reach EGP1.06 billion and increasing Raya Trade’s capital from EGP420.8 million to EGP670.8 million to finance expansion.</p><p>According to Sawiris, OFH has transferred any deposits it held with any small US bank to JP Morgan and ML, after SVB failure. </p><p>RACC reported 2022 net profit of EGP42.2 million in 2022 (+93.1% YoY), on strong revenue growth (+54.1%) and FX gains of EGP23.0 million. RACC is currently trading at an annualized 2023f P/E of 10.4x.</p><p>The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) signed a contract with SWDY’s subsidiary to construct an EGP660 million turnkey transformer station in Minya. </p><p>EGTS’s (FV: EGP1.68, EW) court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is postponed to 6 May 2023.</p><p>Toronto-based firms Health Espresso and iCare Home Health plan to invest USD300-400 mn in the local health sector along with investors from Saudi Arabia.  </p><p>Weekly Commodities Update|   Last Price           WoW Change, %</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl  82.8      -3.6%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton     425.0    -6.6%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton        2,263.3 -4.1%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton      403.0    0.0%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton  1,170.0 -0.8%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton              1,055.0 0.5%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton             514.2    0.0%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton             1,880.0 0.9%</p><p>Steam Coal, USD/ton      185.3    -1.9%</p><p>Crude Palm Oil, USD/MT             914.0    -4.7%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT   2,769.0 -2.1%</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Silicon Valley Bank last week became the biggest casualty so far of surging US interest rates, collapsing on Friday. Annual urban inflation jumped 31.9% y-o-y in February, up from 25.8% in January. Monthly headline inflation accelerated to 6.5% from 4.7% in January. The government will unveil its largest-ever export subsidy program next week. CBE has sent investment banks a request to pitch for an advisory role in the sale of United Bank of Egypt. Egypt will withdraw from the multinational Gr...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Silicon Valley Bank last week became the biggest casualty so far of surging US interest rates, collapsing on Friday.</p><p>Annual urban inflation jumped 31.9% y-o-y in February, up from 25.8% in January. Monthly headline inflation accelerated to 6.5% from 4.7% in January.</p><p>The government will unveil its largest-ever export subsidy program next week.</p><p>CBE has sent investment banks a request to pitch for an advisory role in the sale of United Bank of Egypt.</p><p>Egypt will withdraw from the multinational Grains Trade Convention in less than four months to stop paying the USD-denominated membership fees, especially because it was felt that no benefits have been garnered from membership.</p><p>The CBE amended the maximum limits for instant payments made through its digital payment app, InstaPay.</p><p>The CBE instructed banks to stop applying the previous instructions that exempted the largest 50 clients from credit concentration limits.</p><p>Aman for Financial Services, a subsidiary of RAYA, plans to issue EGP1.0 billion of securitized bonds during 3Q23. </p><p>According to local media, a Saudi investor is looking to buy Arab African International Bank&apos;s 12.7% stake in PHDC. According to local media, this comes after Arab African International Bank&apos;s rejection of an earlier offer from Emirati investment company, Al Ain Holding, at EGP2.5/share, with the bank aiming for EGP2.6-3/share.</p><p>China International Energy Agency aims to build a new green hydrogen complex in Egypt with investment cost of USD5-8 billion.</p><p>EOG Resources is considering exploring for hydrocarbons in Egypt.</p><p>Energean announced that the first gas has been safely delivered at North El Amriya and North Idku.</p><p>The Health Committee of the Egyptian Federation of Investors&apos; Associations submitted a proposal to the EDA to link the drug pricing mechanism to the FX rate.</p><p>EgyptAir will soon increase its flights to China to ten weekly flights.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Silicon Valley Bank last week became the biggest casualty so far of surging US interest rates, collapsing on Friday.</p><p>Annual urban inflation jumped 31.9% y-o-y in February, up from 25.8% in January. Monthly headline inflation accelerated to 6.5% from 4.7% in January.</p><p>The government will unveil its largest-ever export subsidy program next week.</p><p>CBE has sent investment banks a request to pitch for an advisory role in the sale of United Bank of Egypt.</p><p>Egypt will withdraw from the multinational Grains Trade Convention in less than four months to stop paying the USD-denominated membership fees, especially because it was felt that no benefits have been garnered from membership.</p><p>The CBE amended the maximum limits for instant payments made through its digital payment app, InstaPay.</p><p>The CBE instructed banks to stop applying the previous instructions that exempted the largest 50 clients from credit concentration limits.</p><p>Aman for Financial Services, a subsidiary of RAYA, plans to issue EGP1.0 billion of securitized bonds during 3Q23. </p><p>According to local media, a Saudi investor is looking to buy Arab African International Bank&apos;s 12.7% stake in PHDC. According to local media, this comes after Arab African International Bank&apos;s rejection of an earlier offer from Emirati investment company, Al Ain Holding, at EGP2.5/share, with the bank aiming for EGP2.6-3/share.</p><p>China International Energy Agency aims to build a new green hydrogen complex in Egypt with investment cost of USD5-8 billion.</p><p>EOG Resources is considering exploring for hydrocarbons in Egypt.</p><p>Energean announced that the first gas has been safely delivered at North El Amriya and North Idku.</p><p>The Health Committee of the Egyptian Federation of Investors&apos; Associations submitted a proposal to the EDA to link the drug pricing mechanism to the FX rate.</p><p>EgyptAir will soon increase its flights to China to ten weekly flights.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The state prefers selling stakes in state-owned companies to strategic investors over public share sales, Prime Minister said. He added that the government has a clear plan for securing US dollars for a year. He declared that Egypt can sell stakes in companies outside the list of 32 announced earlier. Egypt is expanding the number of ways to acquire citizenship. Ministers approved the latest round of social support measures aimed at mitigating the impact of inflation. The program will raise p...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The state prefers selling stakes in state-owned companies to strategic investors over public share sales, Prime Minister said. He added that the government has a clear plan for securing US dollars for a year. He declared that Egypt can sell stakes in companies outside the list of 32 announced earlier.</p><p>Egypt is expanding the number of ways to acquire citizenship.</p><p>Ministers approved the latest round of social support measures aimed at mitigating the impact of inflation. The program will raise public-sector wages and pensions and provide tax relief by raising the income tax exemption threshold starting April 2023.</p><p>Bread and food subsidies are costing the government an extra EGP54 billion, and it will pay out EGP45 billion in fuel subsidies, the Prime Minister said.</p><p>China Energy could start working on a USD5.1 billion green hydrogen facility in Egypt in May.</p><p>Balance of payments surplus reached USD523.5 million during 1Q22/23 supported by a 20% decline in current accounts. Trade deficit declined by 18% to USD9 billion due to a 5.1% increase in non-petroleum exports coupled with a 9.9% decline in imports. Goods exports increased by 12.6% to USD10 billion. External debt declined by 0.05% to USD155 billion at the end of September 2022. </p><p>Foreign investments in T-bills increased by 24% MoM to USD8.04 billion in December.</p><p>The CBE did not introduce new ATM withdrawal fees, putting an end to rumors that it raised withdrawal fees to EGP20-50. </p><p>CBE has issued new regulations allowing contactless card payments via mobile apps. Banks are expected to roll out the services to support these payments soon.</p><p>Brent crude futures shed 3.4% to settle at USD83.29/bbl.</p><p>EGX head announced a plan to list a new oil services company on the EGX during the coming month.</p><p>We remind you that EGTS’s next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is, if not further postponed, on 11 March 2023.</p><p>Elevate Capital’s healthcare investment platform is looking to acquire a 70-80% stake (not 100% as reported yesterday) in Nile Scan &amp; Labs.</p><p>Scope, Oxide Chemicals, and Vacsera will set up a JV to build, manage, and operate a factory for biodegradable syringes and other medical supplies. The factory will be built at a cost of USD10 million at Vacsera’s industrial complex.</p><p>PerkinElmer and HVD Life Sciences Egypt will partner with the government to build a beta thalassemia screening lab.</p><p>Infiniti Company for Vehicles Manufacturing intends to manufacture cars locally by investing around EGP1 billion, with the aim of starting production in 3Q23.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The state prefers selling stakes in state-owned companies to strategic investors over public share sales, Prime Minister said. He added that the government has a clear plan for securing US dollars for a year. He declared that Egypt can sell stakes in companies outside the list of 32 announced earlier.</p><p>Egypt is expanding the number of ways to acquire citizenship.</p><p>Ministers approved the latest round of social support measures aimed at mitigating the impact of inflation. The program will raise public-sector wages and pensions and provide tax relief by raising the income tax exemption threshold starting April 2023.</p><p>Bread and food subsidies are costing the government an extra EGP54 billion, and it will pay out EGP45 billion in fuel subsidies, the Prime Minister said.</p><p>China Energy could start working on a USD5.1 billion green hydrogen facility in Egypt in May.</p><p>Balance of payments surplus reached USD523.5 million during 1Q22/23 supported by a 20% decline in current accounts. Trade deficit declined by 18% to USD9 billion due to a 5.1% increase in non-petroleum exports coupled with a 9.9% decline in imports. Goods exports increased by 12.6% to USD10 billion. External debt declined by 0.05% to USD155 billion at the end of September 2022. </p><p>Foreign investments in T-bills increased by 24% MoM to USD8.04 billion in December.</p><p>The CBE did not introduce new ATM withdrawal fees, putting an end to rumors that it raised withdrawal fees to EGP20-50. </p><p>CBE has issued new regulations allowing contactless card payments via mobile apps. Banks are expected to roll out the services to support these payments soon.</p><p>Brent crude futures shed 3.4% to settle at USD83.29/bbl.</p><p>EGX head announced a plan to list a new oil services company on the EGX during the coming month.</p><p>We remind you that EGTS’s next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is, if not further postponed, on 11 March 2023.</p><p>Elevate Capital’s healthcare investment platform is looking to acquire a 70-80% stake (not 100% as reported yesterday) in Nile Scan &amp; Labs.</p><p>Scope, Oxide Chemicals, and Vacsera will set up a JV to build, manage, and operate a factory for biodegradable syringes and other medical supplies. The factory will be built at a cost of USD10 million at Vacsera’s industrial complex.</p><p>PerkinElmer and HVD Life Sciences Egypt will partner with the government to build a beta thalassemia screening lab.</p><p>Infiniti Company for Vehicles Manufacturing intends to manufacture cars locally by investing around EGP1 billion, with the aim of starting production in 3Q23.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egyptian pound has weakened on Tuesday where its 12-month non-deliverable forward (NDF) fell to a fresh all-time low to EGP38 per dollar, Bloomberg Al Sharq reported.   According to Al-Mal newspaper, the government received foreign offers to acquire a 20-30% stake in Beni Suef Electricity. However, the government is yet to decide whether it will be offered to strategic investors or in IPO on EGX.    The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has identified an immediate project pipeli...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egyptian pound has weakened on Tuesday where its 12-month non-deliverable forward (NDF) fell to a fresh all-time low to EGP38 per dollar, Bloomberg Al Sharq reported.</p><p> </p><p>According to Al-Mal newspaper, the government received foreign offers to acquire a 20-30% stake in Beni Suef Electricity. However, the government is yet to decide whether it will be offered to strategic investors or in IPO on EGX. </p><p> </p><p>The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has identified an immediate project pipeline of investments worth more than USD1 billion in Egyptian infrastructure projects. The projects are in the renewable energy, natural gas, heavy industries, tech, telecoms, banking, and finance sectors.</p><p> </p><p>According to Al-Borsa newspaper, Egypt and Qatar are planning to launch a joint investment fund with an initial size worth USD1 billion.</p><p> </p><p>Suez Canal Authority targets increasing the canal’s revenues from USD8 billion in 2022 to USD9 billion in 2023, a 12.5% YoY growth. The canal’s revenues reached USD1.5 billion during January and February 2023, compared to USD1.1 billion during the same months of 2022.</p><p> </p><p><b>EMFD</b> (FV: EGP5.01, OW) Net profit in 4Q22 reached EGP1.7 billion, up 27.5% y/y and down 8.5% q/q, taking FY22 net profit to EGP6.6 billion, up 59.3% y/y.</p><p> </p><p><b>RMDA</b> reported 2022 financial results showing: Net profit came in at EGP253 million in 2022, a significant increase of 40.4% YoY, slightly lower than our estimate of EGP266 million. On a quarterly basis, 4Q22 net income stood at EGP54 million (-26.3% YoY, -25.2% QoQ). RMDA is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 6.8x and EV/EBITDA of 5.0x.</p><p> </p><p>Elevate Healthcare fund is looking to fully acquire clinical radiology and lab service provider Nile Scan &amp; Labs for EGP500 million. The company is expected to close the deal in April. </p><p> </p><p><b>FWRY</b> reported 4Q22 financial results showing: Attributable net profit of EGP116 million (+317% YoY, +61.6% QoQ). During FY22, attributable net profit came in at EGP240.1 million (+35.5% YoY). FWRY is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 65.0x and EV/EBITDA of 18.6x.</p><p> </p><p>The CBE has highlighted the guidelines for the new financing initiative released by the MoF at an interest rate of 11% targeting companies operating in the industrial, agricultural, and renewable energy sector. The total value of the initiative is EGP150 bn, where EGP140 bn is directed towards financing companies’ working capital and EGP10 bn to be directed to finance equipment and tool’s purchases. The value of the initiative decreases by 20% annually, and its maximum timeframe is 5 years. Funding provided for a single individual is capped at EGP 75 mn and a total of EGP 112.5 mn per individual and all related parties. Moreover, the CBE warned using the facilities granted in repaying any other debts, adding that the banks‘ returns participating in the initiative will be 1% above the CBE rate while the MoF will bear the difference.</p><p> </p><p>FRA stated in a release that it received National Paints Holding’s offer to acquire 100% to 75% of <b>Pachin</b>’s shares (24 million) with a price of EGP34/share, up from its initial bid of EGP29.00/share that was submitted in November 2022. </p><p> </p><p><b>EKHO</b> will hold its general assembly on 30 March 2023 to approve FY22 financial results as well as a dividend distribution of 11 cents per share, implying a dividend yield of 9%.</p><p> </p><p>Representatives of Abu Dhabi Ports discussed operating berths in ports and setting up logistics zones in the Suez Canal Economic Zone during talks with the zone head, according to SCZone statement.</p><p> </p><p>The River Transport Authority - affiliated with the Ministry of Transport - is in the final stages to activate the cooperation agreement concluded with the Abu Dhabi Ports Group and the Egyptian Group for Multi</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egyptian pound has weakened on Tuesday where its 12-month non-deliverable forward (NDF) fell to a fresh all-time low to EGP38 per dollar, Bloomberg Al Sharq reported.</p><p> </p><p>According to Al-Mal newspaper, the government received foreign offers to acquire a 20-30% stake in Beni Suef Electricity. However, the government is yet to decide whether it will be offered to strategic investors or in IPO on EGX. </p><p> </p><p>The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has identified an immediate project pipeline of investments worth more than USD1 billion in Egyptian infrastructure projects. The projects are in the renewable energy, natural gas, heavy industries, tech, telecoms, banking, and finance sectors.</p><p> </p><p>According to Al-Borsa newspaper, Egypt and Qatar are planning to launch a joint investment fund with an initial size worth USD1 billion.</p><p> </p><p>Suez Canal Authority targets increasing the canal’s revenues from USD8 billion in 2022 to USD9 billion in 2023, a 12.5% YoY growth. The canal’s revenues reached USD1.5 billion during January and February 2023, compared to USD1.1 billion during the same months of 2022.</p><p> </p><p><b>EMFD</b> (FV: EGP5.01, OW) Net profit in 4Q22 reached EGP1.7 billion, up 27.5% y/y and down 8.5% q/q, taking FY22 net profit to EGP6.6 billion, up 59.3% y/y.</p><p> </p><p><b>RMDA</b> reported 2022 financial results showing: Net profit came in at EGP253 million in 2022, a significant increase of 40.4% YoY, slightly lower than our estimate of EGP266 million. On a quarterly basis, 4Q22 net income stood at EGP54 million (-26.3% YoY, -25.2% QoQ). RMDA is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 6.8x and EV/EBITDA of 5.0x.</p><p> </p><p>Elevate Healthcare fund is looking to fully acquire clinical radiology and lab service provider Nile Scan &amp; Labs for EGP500 million. The company is expected to close the deal in April. </p><p> </p><p><b>FWRY</b> reported 4Q22 financial results showing: Attributable net profit of EGP116 million (+317% YoY, +61.6% QoQ). During FY22, attributable net profit came in at EGP240.1 million (+35.5% YoY). FWRY is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 65.0x and EV/EBITDA of 18.6x.</p><p> </p><p>The CBE has highlighted the guidelines for the new financing initiative released by the MoF at an interest rate of 11% targeting companies operating in the industrial, agricultural, and renewable energy sector. The total value of the initiative is EGP150 bn, where EGP140 bn is directed towards financing companies’ working capital and EGP10 bn to be directed to finance equipment and tool’s purchases. The value of the initiative decreases by 20% annually, and its maximum timeframe is 5 years. Funding provided for a single individual is capped at EGP 75 mn and a total of EGP 112.5 mn per individual and all related parties. Moreover, the CBE warned using the facilities granted in repaying any other debts, adding that the banks‘ returns participating in the initiative will be 1% above the CBE rate while the MoF will bear the difference.</p><p> </p><p>FRA stated in a release that it received National Paints Holding’s offer to acquire 100% to 75% of <b>Pachin</b>’s shares (24 million) with a price of EGP34/share, up from its initial bid of EGP29.00/share that was submitted in November 2022. </p><p> </p><p><b>EKHO</b> will hold its general assembly on 30 March 2023 to approve FY22 financial results as well as a dividend distribution of 11 cents per share, implying a dividend yield of 9%.</p><p> </p><p>Representatives of Abu Dhabi Ports discussed operating berths in ports and setting up logistics zones in the Suez Canal Economic Zone during talks with the zone head, according to SCZone statement.</p><p> </p><p>The River Transport Authority - affiliated with the Ministry of Transport - is in the final stages to activate the cooperation agreement concluded with the Abu Dhabi Ports Group and the Egyptian Group for Multi</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The SFE’s pre-IPO fund is set to offer stakes in 2-3 state-owned companies to strategic investors or via public share sales in April. Stake sales in 11 of the 32 companies in the government’s privatization program will be managed through the pre-IPO fund. Strategic investors from the Gulf could spend USD4 billion to buy into local firms in a first phase of stake sales. Qatari investors are eyeing logistics, containers, fertilizers, and export sectors. The government will make an announcement ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The SFE’s pre-IPO fund is set to offer stakes in 2-3 state-owned companies to strategic investors or via public share sales in April. Stake sales in 11 of the 32 companies in the government’s privatization program will be managed through the pre-IPO fund.</p><p>Strategic investors from the Gulf could spend USD4 billion to buy into local firms in a first phase of stake sales. Qatari investors are eyeing logistics, containers, fertilizers, and export sectors.</p><p>The government will make an announcement on stake sales in the seven hotels it bundled into one company ahead of a sale, within days. The company will offer a 20% stake to strategic investors, followed by an offering of 5% on EGX.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance is planning to sell a 10% of its stake (80%) in <b>Telecom Egypt.</b></p><p><b>ESRS</b> raised the price of rebars by EGP2,300/ton to EGP29,285 (including VAT) as of March 7, 2023, 8.5% higher than the EGP26,985/ton in mid-January 2023.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> (FV:EGP39.53, EW) released its budget for FY2023/24 targeting net profit after tax of EGP3.51 billion vs. EGP2.50 billion recorded in FY2021/22 and an estimated figure of EGP3.45 billion in FY2022/23. Revenues are targeted to reach EGP26.6 billion, 184% higher than the EGP14.5 billion recorded in FY2021/22 and 130% higher than the estimated revenues of EGP20.5 billion in FY2022/23. The budget is planned on average an average exchange rate of EGP30/USD, with exports capturing 62% of total sales.</p><p><b>PACH</b> issued preliminary 2Q22/23 results. Net profit after taxes amounted to EGP11 million, compared to EGP8 million in 1Q22/23 and a net loss of EGP14.48 million in 2Q21/22. During 1H22/23, bottom recorded a net profit of EGP20 million, compared to a net loss of EGP13 million in 1H21/22. PACH is trading at 2023f P/E of 19.24x and EV/EBITDA of 24.8x.</p><p>The FRA will allow companies to sell bonds and sukuk without first acquiring a credit rating, making it less expensive for firms to raise capital for growth and development.</p><p><b>ARAB</b> (FV: EGP0.65, OW) reported 4Q22 net loss of EGP37.0 million, compared to 4Q21 net profit of EGP2.0 million, bringing FY22 net loss to EGP18.0 million, compared to FY21 net profit of EGP93.0 million. The Board proposed the distribution of 1:10 stock dividends. ARAB also received an offer from a company interested in buying ARAB&apos;s entire stake in its subsidiary, Amer Syria, for USD18.0 million.</p><p><b>ELSH</b> Board proposed cash dividends of EGP0.05/share as an initial distribution (DY of 0.7%).</p><p>According to local media, the Prime Minister discussed ways to boost yacht tourism with <b>TMGH</b>.</p><p>Al Amal Company, the local agent for Lada, BYD, and King Long, will stop their production by the middle of March due to the complete depletion of their inventory and production components, and the inability to obtain new ones.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The SFE’s pre-IPO fund is set to offer stakes in 2-3 state-owned companies to strategic investors or via public share sales in April. Stake sales in 11 of the 32 companies in the government’s privatization program will be managed through the pre-IPO fund.</p><p>Strategic investors from the Gulf could spend USD4 billion to buy into local firms in a first phase of stake sales. Qatari investors are eyeing logistics, containers, fertilizers, and export sectors.</p><p>The government will make an announcement on stake sales in the seven hotels it bundled into one company ahead of a sale, within days. The company will offer a 20% stake to strategic investors, followed by an offering of 5% on EGX.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance is planning to sell a 10% of its stake (80%) in <b>Telecom Egypt.</b></p><p><b>ESRS</b> raised the price of rebars by EGP2,300/ton to EGP29,285 (including VAT) as of March 7, 2023, 8.5% higher than the EGP26,985/ton in mid-January 2023.</p><p><b>EGAL</b> (FV:EGP39.53, EW) released its budget for FY2023/24 targeting net profit after tax of EGP3.51 billion vs. EGP2.50 billion recorded in FY2021/22 and an estimated figure of EGP3.45 billion in FY2022/23. Revenues are targeted to reach EGP26.6 billion, 184% higher than the EGP14.5 billion recorded in FY2021/22 and 130% higher than the estimated revenues of EGP20.5 billion in FY2022/23. The budget is planned on average an average exchange rate of EGP30/USD, with exports capturing 62% of total sales.</p><p><b>PACH</b> issued preliminary 2Q22/23 results. Net profit after taxes amounted to EGP11 million, compared to EGP8 million in 1Q22/23 and a net loss of EGP14.48 million in 2Q21/22. During 1H22/23, bottom recorded a net profit of EGP20 million, compared to a net loss of EGP13 million in 1H21/22. PACH is trading at 2023f P/E of 19.24x and EV/EBITDA of 24.8x.</p><p>The FRA will allow companies to sell bonds and sukuk without first acquiring a credit rating, making it less expensive for firms to raise capital for growth and development.</p><p><b>ARAB</b> (FV: EGP0.65, OW) reported 4Q22 net loss of EGP37.0 million, compared to 4Q21 net profit of EGP2.0 million, bringing FY22 net loss to EGP18.0 million, compared to FY21 net profit of EGP93.0 million. The Board proposed the distribution of 1:10 stock dividends. ARAB also received an offer from a company interested in buying ARAB&apos;s entire stake in its subsidiary, Amer Syria, for USD18.0 million.</p><p><b>ELSH</b> Board proposed cash dividends of EGP0.05/share as an initial distribution (DY of 0.7%).</p><p>According to local media, the Prime Minister discussed ways to boost yacht tourism with <b>TMGH</b>.</p><p>Al Amal Company, the local agent for Lada, BYD, and King Long, will stop their production by the middle of March due to the complete depletion of their inventory and production components, and the inability to obtain new ones.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today* Net foreign reserves inched up to USD34.35 billion in February from USD34.22 billion in January 2023.  Budget deficit increased by 4% YoY to EGP367 billion during 1H22/23 as government expenses increased by 19.7% YoY. This came due to a 36.2% YoY hike in interest expenses accounting for 41.7% of total expenses. The cabinet released a statement denying rumors that mass transit (microbuses and buses) fares increased. According to Al-Mal newspaper, the minister...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>Net foreign reserves inched up to USD34.35 billion in February from USD34.22 billion in January 2023. </p><p>Budget deficit increased by 4% YoY to EGP367 billion during 1H22/23 as government expenses increased by 19.7% YoY. This came due to a 36.2% YoY hike in interest expenses accounting for 41.7% of total expenses.</p><p>The cabinet released a statement denying rumors that mass transit (microbuses and buses) fares increased.</p><p>According to Al-Mal newspaper, the minister of finance expects issuing sovereign sukuk worth USD3.2 billion within four years. The proceeds will be used to finance budget projects.</p><p>The ministry of finance targets extending government debt maturity to 3.4 years, compared to 1.8 years. The ministry also targets reducing debt to GDP to less than 80% by 2026. Moreover, the government aims at increasing budget revenues by 18% during FY22/23.</p><p>Natural gas consumption by electricity stations declined by 1.1bcm to 2.2bcm during February, compared to its peak during last August.</p><p>The ministry of finance is planning to spend export subsidy during the same year of recording exports. The government paid EGP48 billion to 2,500 company since October 2019, and until currently.</p><p>ETEL (FV: EGP29.50, OW) reported 4Q22 financial results where net profit came in at EGP3.0 billion in 4Q22 (+29.6% YoY, +25.9% QoQ). On an annual basis, net profit recorded EGP9.18 billion (+9.0% YoY) in 2022. BoD proposed distributing DPS of EGP0.75. ETEL is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 4.7x and EV/Adjusted EBITDA of 2.8x.</p><p>DOMT released their 4Q22 financial results showing net profit for the quarter recorded EGP102.9 mn, compared to EGP525 mn in 4Q21 and EGP51.6 mn in 3Q22. DOMT BoD suggested a dividends distribution of EGP0.50/share. DOMT is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 7.4x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.2x.</p><p>CORRECTION | Referring to our comment on ESRS’s news yesterday expecting a consolidated net loss of around EGP2 billion in 4Q22 on the estimated forex loss of EGP3 billion, we need to highlight that the estimated negative bottom-line during the quarter is subject to include the total amount of forex loss. However, using different possible accounting treatments in booking forex losses may result in a break-even or minor positive earnings in the quarter.</p><p>SVCE announced its FY22 financial results, recording a net loss of EGP208.7 million vs. a net loss of EGP225.5 million in FY21.            </p><p>Egypt could increase the capacity of its electricity line with Jordan to up to 3 GW from its current 550 MW, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>The Egyptian National Railways is looking for a Local or an international consortium to design, supply, install, and operate the signaling and communications system within the trade logistics project of the “Cairo-Alexandria” axis, at a cost of c. USD400 million.</p><p>Vitol and Goldman Sachs are expecting Brent to rise above USD100/bbl later this year as demand surges following the end of covid-19 lockdowns in China. Global demand for oil is expected to reach a record 101.7 million barrels per day this year.</p><p>EGPC plans to increase crude oil and condensates production to 630-640k bbl/day during 1H23. </p><p>Weekly Commodities Update</p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 85.8 | <em>3.2%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 455.2 | <em>3.9%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 403.0 | 3.1%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,180.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 1,050.0 | -0.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 515.7 | 5.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,361.0 | 3.3%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,863.0 | -0.3%<br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 188.9 | -9.7%</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p>Net foreign reserves inched up to USD34.35 billion in February from USD34.22 billion in January 2023. </p><p>Budget deficit increased by 4% YoY to EGP367 billion during 1H22/23 as government expenses increased by 19.7% YoY. This came due to a 36.2% YoY hike in interest expenses accounting for 41.7% of total expenses.</p><p>The cabinet released a statement denying rumors that mass transit (microbuses and buses) fares increased.</p><p>According to Al-Mal newspaper, the minister of finance expects issuing sovereign sukuk worth USD3.2 billion within four years. The proceeds will be used to finance budget projects.</p><p>The ministry of finance targets extending government debt maturity to 3.4 years, compared to 1.8 years. The ministry also targets reducing debt to GDP to less than 80% by 2026. Moreover, the government aims at increasing budget revenues by 18% during FY22/23.</p><p>Natural gas consumption by electricity stations declined by 1.1bcm to 2.2bcm during February, compared to its peak during last August.</p><p>The ministry of finance is planning to spend export subsidy during the same year of recording exports. The government paid EGP48 billion to 2,500 company since October 2019, and until currently.</p><p>ETEL (FV: EGP29.50, OW) reported 4Q22 financial results where net profit came in at EGP3.0 billion in 4Q22 (+29.6% YoY, +25.9% QoQ). On an annual basis, net profit recorded EGP9.18 billion (+9.0% YoY) in 2022. BoD proposed distributing DPS of EGP0.75. ETEL is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 4.7x and EV/Adjusted EBITDA of 2.8x.</p><p>DOMT released their 4Q22 financial results showing net profit for the quarter recorded EGP102.9 mn, compared to EGP525 mn in 4Q21 and EGP51.6 mn in 3Q22. DOMT BoD suggested a dividends distribution of EGP0.50/share. DOMT is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 7.4x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.2x.</p><p>CORRECTION | Referring to our comment on ESRS’s news yesterday expecting a consolidated net loss of around EGP2 billion in 4Q22 on the estimated forex loss of EGP3 billion, we need to highlight that the estimated negative bottom-line during the quarter is subject to include the total amount of forex loss. However, using different possible accounting treatments in booking forex losses may result in a break-even or minor positive earnings in the quarter.</p><p>SVCE announced its FY22 financial results, recording a net loss of EGP208.7 million vs. a net loss of EGP225.5 million in FY21.            </p><p>Egypt could increase the capacity of its electricity line with Jordan to up to 3 GW from its current 550 MW, according to a cabinet statement.</p><p>The Egyptian National Railways is looking for a Local or an international consortium to design, supply, install, and operate the signaling and communications system within the trade logistics project of the “Cairo-Alexandria” axis, at a cost of c. USD400 million.</p><p>Vitol and Goldman Sachs are expecting Brent to rise above USD100/bbl later this year as demand surges following the end of covid-19 lockdowns in China. Global demand for oil is expected to reach a record 101.7 million barrels per day this year.</p><p>EGPC plans to increase crude oil and condensates production to 630-640k bbl/day during 1H23. </p><p>Weekly Commodities Update</p><p> |   | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 85.8 | <em>3.2%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 455.2 | <em>3.9%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 403.0 | 3.1%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,180.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 1,050.0 | -0.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 515.7 | 5.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,361.0 | 3.3%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,863.0 | -0.3%<br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 188.9 | -9.7%</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt’s PMI posted 46.9 in February, compared to 45.5 in January. The net foreign liability position of the Egyptian banking system widened to USD21.7 billion in January from USD20 billion in December. The President announced a EGP150 billion program that includes wage increases and a higher minimum wage for civil servants, higher pension payouts for state employees, and a higher income tax exemption threshold.  Renewable energy projects in Egypt that are under development by the private...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s PMI posted 46.9 in February, compared to 45.5 in January.</p><p>The net foreign liability position of the Egyptian banking system widened to USD21.7 billion in January from USD20 billion in December.</p><p>The President announced a EGP150 billion program that includes wage increases and a higher minimum wage for civil servants, higher pension payouts for state employees, and a higher income tax exemption threshold. </p><p>Renewable energy projects in Egypt that are under development by the private sector exceed USD4 billion and have a total capacity of 3,500 MW. </p><p>ESRS expects consolidated forex losses to preliminarily reach EGP5.3 billion and EGP4.8 billion for ESRS and IRAX, respectively, in the first two months of 2023. The company also expects forex losses to reach EGP3 billion and EGP2.9 billion for ESRS and IRAX, respectively, in 4Q22. It is worth highlighting that around 20% of ESRS’s debt is denominated in USD in addition to other undisclosed USD-denominated liabilities. Accordingly, we expect ESRS to record a consolidated net loss of around EGP2 billion in 4Q22. </p><p>Beshay Steel raised rebars price by EGP500/ton to EGP29,000/ton, while Marakby Steel raised its price by EGP1,500/ton to EGP28,500/ton. </p><p>Six local entities submitted their technical and financial offers to supply 720 km long electric cables for Canal Electricity Distribution Company. The result of the bid will be announced in March. SWDY is one of the competing entities.</p><p>Recent mazut price increase is expected to raise the production cost of cement by around EGP100/ton for plants depending on the fuel as a secondary source of energy. These companies include MCQE and MBSC.</p><p>PHDC 4Q22 sales rose 92.1% y/y and 23.8% q/q to EGP8.5 billion, bringing FY22 sales to EGP26.0 billion, up 50.4% y/y. Net profit in 4Q22 reached EGP345.0 million, up 82.7% y/y and down 2.1% q/q, bringing FY22 net profit to EGP1.3 billion, up 52.3% y/y.</p><p>MNHD launched the second phase of Clubside, a new project in Taj City, following the launch of the first phase a few months ago which recorded EGP1.0 billion in sales. Total investments of the two phases are estimated at EGP3.6 billion.</p><p>MCRO 4Q22 net profit reached EGP44.4 million (+7.9% YoY, -23.6% QoQ), bringing FY22 net profit to EGP173.9 million (+17.5% YoY). </p><p> ETRS expects to conclude a majority acquisition of trucking firm National Company for Transportation and Overseas Services before the end of 1H 2023. </p><p>The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation offered an auction for the development of eight old wells in Gulf Suez and Eastern Desert.<br/> <br/> GV Developments signed an agreement with TAQA Arabia to establish Tarboul Infra to develop, design, build, and operate the infrastructure and utilities in Tarboul City in Giza.</p><p>Banque du Caire’s digital payments subsidiary Taly has launched with initial capital of EGP500 million.</p><p>CNFN’s consumer financing arm is now providing financing for furniture and home maintenance.</p><p>Sphinx International Airport received its first Nesma Airlines flight from Madrid since the airport’s reopening in November 2022.</p><p>Wizz Air is running three weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Sohag starting this summer.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Gasoline prices in Egypt, as of today, will rise by 7-11%, in light of Brent and exchange rate movements. The cost of mazut will increase by 20% to EGP6k per ton except for food and electricity producers, who will continue to be charged EGP4.2k per ton. Diesel prices will remain unchanged at EGP7.25 per liter. International wheat prices are heading to their lowest level in 17 months, which prompted Egypt to contract for larger quantities of the commodity.  Banking sources reported to Als...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Gasoline prices in Egypt, as of today, will rise by 7-11%, in light of Brent and exchange rate movements. The cost of mazut will increase by 20% to EGP6k per ton except for food and electricity producers, who will continue to be charged EGP4.2k per ton. Diesel prices will remain unchanged at EGP7.25 per liter.</p><p>International wheat prices are heading to their lowest level in 17 months, which prompted Egypt to contract for larger quantities of the commodity. </p><p>Banking sources reported to Alsharq Bloomberg that dollar procurement for the industrial sector in Egypt has slowed down gradually since mid-January and has now almost stopped.</p><p>Satellite imagery suggests that Ethiopia is prepping for the fourth filling of its controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.</p><p>The Minister of Electricity received the semi-final version of the national strategy for green hydrogen production.</p><p>Daylight saving time will be applied in Egypt end of March to rationalize energy use.</p><p>SWDY 4Q22 net profit reached EGP2.3 billion (+79% YoY, +93% QoQ), bringing FY22 net profit to EGP5.4 billion (+51% YoY). Board proposed a cash dividend distribution of EGP0.4/share.</p><p>ISPH 4Q22 net profit reached EGP54 million (-25.6% YoY, +76.7% QoQ), bringing FY22 net profit to EGP173 million (-45.2% YoY). In light of the current macro challenges and pressuring market dynamics, we downgraded our FV for ISPH to EGP2.40 per share.</p><p>PHAR 4Q22 net profit reached EGP226 million (+37.7% YoY, +99.3% QoQ), bringing FY22 net profit to EGP644 million (+31.8% YoY). Board proposed distributing dividends of EGP2.00/share.</p><p>HDBK 4Q22 standalone net profit reached EGP504 million (-8% q/q, +27% y/y), bringing FY22 net profit to EGP2,257 million (+23% y/y). Board proposed cash dividends distribution of EGP1.00/share.</p><p>AMIC released their report for January 2023, with PC sales reaching 3,429 units (-80% YoY, -38% MoM). AUTO were able to increase their market share despite the weakening market by 1.1pps YoY to reach 22.2%.</p><p>HELI reported net profit of EGP652.7 million, up 213.1% y/y, in the 18-month period ending 31 December 2022.</p><p>MNHD closed its second securitization of EGP805.5 million as part of a wider EGP3.0 billion securitization program.</p><p>POUL 4Q22 net profit reached EGP76.7 million compared to net profit of EGP60.6 million in 4Q21 and losses of EGP16.4 million in 3Q22, bringing FY22 net profit to EGP296 million (+62.4% YoY). We upgrade our FV for POUL to EGP4.00/share from a previous EGP3.40/share, while changing our recommendation to Equalweight from Overweight. </p><p>POUL is planning to invest EGP150 million during 2023.</p><p>EFID Board declared dividends distribution of EGP0.55/share.</p><p>LCSW 4Q22 net profit reached EGP37.7 million, bringing FY22 to a net loss of EGP3.2 million, compared to a net loss of EGP36.4 million in FY21. </p><p>Brent crude futures settled up 1% to USD84.31/bbl.</p><p>Israel announced postponing gas export plans to Egypt until April 2024 due to a technical issue. Government sources declared that this issue will not affect the current agreement to receive and liquefy natural gas from Israel.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gasoline prices in Egypt, as of today, will rise by 7-11%, in light of Brent and exchange rate movements. The cost of mazut will increase by 20% to EGP6k per ton except for food and electricity producers, who will continue to be charged EGP4.2k per ton. Diesel prices will remain unchanged at EGP7.25 per liter.</p><p>International wheat prices are heading to their lowest level in 17 months, which prompted Egypt to contract for larger quantities of the commodity. </p><p>Banking sources reported to Alsharq Bloomberg that dollar procurement for the industrial sector in Egypt has slowed down gradually since mid-January and has now almost stopped.</p><p>Satellite imagery suggests that Ethiopia is prepping for the fourth filling of its controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.</p><p>The Minister of Electricity received the semi-final version of the national strategy for green hydrogen production.</p><p>Daylight saving time will be applied in Egypt end of March to rationalize energy use.</p><p>SWDY 4Q22 net profit reached EGP2.3 billion (+79% YoY, +93% QoQ), bringing FY22 net profit to EGP5.4 billion (+51% YoY). Board proposed a cash dividend distribution of EGP0.4/share.</p><p>ISPH 4Q22 net profit reached EGP54 million (-25.6% YoY, +76.7% QoQ), bringing FY22 net profit to EGP173 million (-45.2% YoY). In light of the current macro challenges and pressuring market dynamics, we downgraded our FV for ISPH to EGP2.40 per share.</p><p>PHAR 4Q22 net profit reached EGP226 million (+37.7% YoY, +99.3% QoQ), bringing FY22 net profit to EGP644 million (+31.8% YoY). Board proposed distributing dividends of EGP2.00/share.</p><p>HDBK 4Q22 standalone net profit reached EGP504 million (-8% q/q, +27% y/y), bringing FY22 net profit to EGP2,257 million (+23% y/y). Board proposed cash dividends distribution of EGP1.00/share.</p><p>AMIC released their report for January 2023, with PC sales reaching 3,429 units (-80% YoY, -38% MoM). AUTO were able to increase their market share despite the weakening market by 1.1pps YoY to reach 22.2%.</p><p>HELI reported net profit of EGP652.7 million, up 213.1% y/y, in the 18-month period ending 31 December 2022.</p><p>MNHD closed its second securitization of EGP805.5 million as part of a wider EGP3.0 billion securitization program.</p><p>POUL 4Q22 net profit reached EGP76.7 million compared to net profit of EGP60.6 million in 4Q21 and losses of EGP16.4 million in 3Q22, bringing FY22 net profit to EGP296 million (+62.4% YoY). We upgrade our FV for POUL to EGP4.00/share from a previous EGP3.40/share, while changing our recommendation to Equalweight from Overweight. </p><p>POUL is planning to invest EGP150 million during 2023.</p><p>EFID Board declared dividends distribution of EGP0.55/share.</p><p>LCSW 4Q22 net profit reached EGP37.7 million, bringing FY22 to a net loss of EGP3.2 million, compared to a net loss of EGP36.4 million in FY21. </p><p>Brent crude futures settled up 1% to USD84.31/bbl.</p><p>Israel announced postponing gas export plans to Egypt until April 2024 due to a technical issue. Government sources declared that this issue will not affect the current agreement to receive and liquefy natural gas from Israel.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Planning Minister: Egypt and Qatar are considering establishing a joint investment fund. Prime Minister during talks in Doha: Egypt is on its way out of its economic crisis and the currency shortage witnessed over the past year is almost at an end. Qatari investors will be allowed to repatriate profits and pledged not to introduce capital controls on FDI. Egytpt's CDS rates rose 55 basis points to 1,047, the highest this year, which led Egyptian international bonds to lose 2-3% of their value...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Planning Minister: Egypt and Qatar are considering establishing a joint investment fund.</p><p>Prime Minister during talks in Doha: Egypt is on its way out of its economic crisis and the currency shortage witnessed over the past year is almost at an end. Qatari investors will be allowed to repatriate profits and pledged not to introduce capital controls on FDI.</p><p>Egytpt&apos;s CDS rates rose 55 basis points to 1,047, the highest this year, which led Egyptian international bonds to lose 2-3% of their value yesterday.</p><p>EFID 4Q22 attributable net profit climbed YoY by 43% to reach EGP343 mn. FY22 bottom-line nearly doubled YoY to reach EGP1,025 mn (+93.9% YoY). EFID is trading at 2023 P/E of 11.2x and an EV/EBITDA of 6.7x.</p><p>SUGR FY22 net profit surged to reach EGP850 mn compared to EGP385 mn in FY21, due to demand being favorable, allowing the company to start selling since the start of the season which led to cash flow availability, declining overdrafts, and in turn lower interest expenses, elevating the pressure off the bottom line. Also, the trickling down of healthy revenue growth and gross profitability supported the bottom line. SUGR is trading at a FY22 P/E of 4.4x.  </p><p>COMI (FV: EGP69, OW) is now offering monthly 5.25% certificates of deposit in SAR, QAR, AED, USD, and EUR.</p><p>CANA (FV: EGP16.50, OW) 4Q22 net profit recorded EGP305 million (+34% y/y,-35% q/q), bringing 2022 net profit to EGP1,040 million (+72% y/y), on the back of: 1) strong top-line growth, 2) strong non-interest income growth on a sequential basis, and 3) lower provisions. Bank needs capital increase. CANA is currently trading at P/E23 of 3.4xand a  P/B23 of 0.3x.</p><p>EXPA (FV: EGP14.00, OW) released 4Q22 financial indicators where net profit after taxes recorded EGP 346 million (-7% q/q, +86% y/y). FY22 bottom line recorded a strong EGP1,339 million, 114% higher than the 2021 bottom line. The annual significant increase is attributed to robust margins and lower effective tax rate and potentially lower provisions and OPEX.  Bank needs capital increase. EXPA is currently trading at P/E23 of 6.6x, P/B23 of 0.7x, with an ROAE of 11%. </p><p>BINV aims to inject new investments worth EGP1.0 bn over the coming period, through the implementation of a group of acquisitions in several sectors and part of these deals will be financed from the proceeds of the sale of recent exits.</p><p>QIA’s negotiations to acquire a stake in Vodafone Egypt, adding that the two parties would agree during the coming period on an EGP valuation; with an equivalent USD payment. Market speculations suggest a stake size of 30-35%, according to the local press.</p><p>EFIH is negotiating with a strategic investor to participate in the capital increase of an EFIH subsidiary, with no further details available. EIFH plans to expand into the microfinance, micro insurance, and consumer finance segments in 2023, according to the local press.</p><p> MPs yesterday voted to slash customs duties and eliminate development fees on imported mobile phone components in a bid to boost manufacturing and localize the industry. </p><p> “Tally Solutions” launched its digital platform in Egypt, with investments of EGP 500m. The company aims to provide digital services to banks and their customers, such as issuing cards digitally and digitizing services offered by institutions specialized in granting credit and installment facilities.</p><p>The Saudi Arab Company for Trade, Production, and Transportation Services launched yesterday a factory for the Chinese &quot;King Long&quot; buses and vehicles production with an investment cost of more than EGP1 bn and initial capacity is 250 buses per annum. </p><p>A steel supply crunch has pushed prices up by EGP2k to reach EGP29-30k, due to manufacturers focusing on exports. </p><p>ATQA released FY22 earnings of EGP234.7 million, 134% higher than the EGP100.4 million recorded in FY21, due to the rise in prices.&amp;nb</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Planning Minister: Egypt and Qatar are considering establishing a joint investment fund.</p><p>Prime Minister during talks in Doha: Egypt is on its way out of its economic crisis and the currency shortage witnessed over the past year is almost at an end. Qatari investors will be allowed to repatriate profits and pledged not to introduce capital controls on FDI.</p><p>Egytpt&apos;s CDS rates rose 55 basis points to 1,047, the highest this year, which led Egyptian international bonds to lose 2-3% of their value yesterday.</p><p>EFID 4Q22 attributable net profit climbed YoY by 43% to reach EGP343 mn. FY22 bottom-line nearly doubled YoY to reach EGP1,025 mn (+93.9% YoY). EFID is trading at 2023 P/E of 11.2x and an EV/EBITDA of 6.7x.</p><p>SUGR FY22 net profit surged to reach EGP850 mn compared to EGP385 mn in FY21, due to demand being favorable, allowing the company to start selling since the start of the season which led to cash flow availability, declining overdrafts, and in turn lower interest expenses, elevating the pressure off the bottom line. Also, the trickling down of healthy revenue growth and gross profitability supported the bottom line. SUGR is trading at a FY22 P/E of 4.4x.  </p><p>COMI (FV: EGP69, OW) is now offering monthly 5.25% certificates of deposit in SAR, QAR, AED, USD, and EUR.</p><p>CANA (FV: EGP16.50, OW) 4Q22 net profit recorded EGP305 million (+34% y/y,-35% q/q), bringing 2022 net profit to EGP1,040 million (+72% y/y), on the back of: 1) strong top-line growth, 2) strong non-interest income growth on a sequential basis, and 3) lower provisions. Bank needs capital increase. CANA is currently trading at P/E23 of 3.4xand a  P/B23 of 0.3x.</p><p>EXPA (FV: EGP14.00, OW) released 4Q22 financial indicators where net profit after taxes recorded EGP 346 million (-7% q/q, +86% y/y). FY22 bottom line recorded a strong EGP1,339 million, 114% higher than the 2021 bottom line. The annual significant increase is attributed to robust margins and lower effective tax rate and potentially lower provisions and OPEX.  Bank needs capital increase. EXPA is currently trading at P/E23 of 6.6x, P/B23 of 0.7x, with an ROAE of 11%. </p><p>BINV aims to inject new investments worth EGP1.0 bn over the coming period, through the implementation of a group of acquisitions in several sectors and part of these deals will be financed from the proceeds of the sale of recent exits.</p><p>QIA’s negotiations to acquire a stake in Vodafone Egypt, adding that the two parties would agree during the coming period on an EGP valuation; with an equivalent USD payment. Market speculations suggest a stake size of 30-35%, according to the local press.</p><p>EFIH is negotiating with a strategic investor to participate in the capital increase of an EFIH subsidiary, with no further details available. EIFH plans to expand into the microfinance, micro insurance, and consumer finance segments in 2023, according to the local press.</p><p> MPs yesterday voted to slash customs duties and eliminate development fees on imported mobile phone components in a bid to boost manufacturing and localize the industry. </p><p> “Tally Solutions” launched its digital platform in Egypt, with investments of EGP 500m. The company aims to provide digital services to banks and their customers, such as issuing cards digitally and digitizing services offered by institutions specialized in granting credit and installment facilities.</p><p>The Saudi Arab Company for Trade, Production, and Transportation Services launched yesterday a factory for the Chinese &quot;King Long&quot; buses and vehicles production with an investment cost of more than EGP1 bn and initial capacity is 250 buses per annum. </p><p>A steel supply crunch has pushed prices up by EGP2k to reach EGP29-30k, due to manufacturers focusing on exports. </p><p>ATQA released FY22 earnings of EGP234.7 million, 134% higher than the EGP100.4 million recorded in FY21, due to the rise in prices.&amp;nb</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We remind you that MSCI EM rebalancing for February will be executed today, during which inflows of USD 1-2 million are expected for ESRS and HELI since they were added to the MSCI Egypt small-cap index.  The Ministry of Finance updated its targets for the budget deficit in FY22/23 to 6.8% of GDP, compared to the 6.1% budgeted originally. Key changes: Exchange rate, Brent at USD90-95/bbl, up from USD80/bbl, Wheat at USD424/ton, up from USD330/ton, and average interest rates on government...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We remind you that MSCI EM rebalancing for February will be executed today, during which inflows of USD 1-2 million are expected for ESRS and HELI since they were added to the MSCI Egypt small-cap index. </p><p>The Ministry of Finance updated its targets for the budget deficit in FY22/23 to 6.8% of GDP, compared to the 6.1% budgeted originally. Key changes: Exchange rate, Brent at USD90-95/bbl, up from USD80/bbl, Wheat at USD424/ton, up from USD330/ton, and average interest rates on government bills and bonds at 18%, compared to 14.5% previously, while real GDP growth expectations were stable between 4% and 5%. The ministry expected the public debt to reach 93% of the GDP, with 21% of GDP for external debt and about 72% of GDP for domestic debt.  </p><p>Egypt and Qatar yesterday signed an agreement to eliminate double taxation and crack down on tax evasion. </p><p>Supply Minister: Egypt&apos;s wheat reserves cover more than four months, with the country preparing to start securing domestic wheat supply season in mid-April, at around 4 million tons. In addition, strategic oil reserves are sufficient for about 1.5 months, with rice reserves covering local consumption.</p><p>CIEB 4Q22 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP816 million pre-minority interest and appropriations (+90% y/y , +39% q/q), bringing FY22 bottom line to EGP2,418 million (+50% y/y).</p><p>The Cabinet announced offering a stake in the Arab African Bank, which is jointly owned between the CBE and the Kuwait Investment Authority, with a share of 49.37% each.</p><p>Valu, EFG Hermes&apos; consumer finance arm, has signed a partnership agreement with Sixyards Sports &amp; Event Management and the La Liga League camp in Egypt. Under the agreement, citizens will be able to benefit from the flexible and accessible financing plans and solutions offered by ValU.</p><p><b>ORWE </b>recorded attributable net profit in 4Q22 of EGP316 mn for the quarter ( 43.9% YoY, +263% QoQ). FY22 bottom-line recorded EGP843 mn compared to EGP1,085 mn in FY21 (-22.3% YoY). <em>The BoD proposed dividends distribution of EGP0.60/share, pending AGM approval. Implementing a DPO of 47.3% and a Dividends Yield of 5.3%.</em> <em>ORWE is currently trading at a 2023 P/E of 6.2x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.8x.</em></p><p>We updated our FV for ORWE earlier to reach EGP16.45/share maintaining our Overweight recommendation. The rise is backed by: Recovery in the export market as consumers factors in the latest inflationary pressures and the EGP devaluation. Disturbance in rival exporting countries bodes well for ORWE leaving them with a larger market to serve, Price increases implemented for the local segment support margins, and Gradual normalization in polypropylene prices lifts the pressure off the cost base and supports margins. </p><p>MPs approved a 70% discount on customs duty for expats living in countries not subject to mutual customs agreements.</p><p><b>EFID</b> (FV: EGP19.00/share, OW) agreed to submit an offer to acquire 100% of an unnamed, unlisted company in the local food industry. The value of the transaction isn&apos;t disclosed yet.</p><p>Temry Chicken will build an EGP150 mn poultry factory in Sharqiya Governorate, that will produce 300 tons of chicken per month. Construction will begin by the end of this year, with plans for the factory to start operations by the beginning of 2025.</p><p>The government released 136 thousand ton of corn and soybeans with a worth of USD58 mn in the past 7 days, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.</p><p>The government lowered its plans to import 50 thousand tons of Brazilian frozen chicken to 25 thousand tons, for which they have already started approving LCs.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport intends to open the financial bids of the tender for the electrification project of Cairo-Bani Suef line signals during this week, at a cost of EUR225 million. According to local press, two consortia are qualified technically to win the tender, first consort</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We remind you that MSCI EM rebalancing for February will be executed today, during which inflows of USD 1-2 million are expected for ESRS and HELI since they were added to the MSCI Egypt small-cap index. </p><p>The Ministry of Finance updated its targets for the budget deficit in FY22/23 to 6.8% of GDP, compared to the 6.1% budgeted originally. Key changes: Exchange rate, Brent at USD90-95/bbl, up from USD80/bbl, Wheat at USD424/ton, up from USD330/ton, and average interest rates on government bills and bonds at 18%, compared to 14.5% previously, while real GDP growth expectations were stable between 4% and 5%. The ministry expected the public debt to reach 93% of the GDP, with 21% of GDP for external debt and about 72% of GDP for domestic debt.  </p><p>Egypt and Qatar yesterday signed an agreement to eliminate double taxation and crack down on tax evasion. </p><p>Supply Minister: Egypt&apos;s wheat reserves cover more than four months, with the country preparing to start securing domestic wheat supply season in mid-April, at around 4 million tons. In addition, strategic oil reserves are sufficient for about 1.5 months, with rice reserves covering local consumption.</p><p>CIEB 4Q22 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP816 million pre-minority interest and appropriations (+90% y/y , +39% q/q), bringing FY22 bottom line to EGP2,418 million (+50% y/y).</p><p>The Cabinet announced offering a stake in the Arab African Bank, which is jointly owned between the CBE and the Kuwait Investment Authority, with a share of 49.37% each.</p><p>Valu, EFG Hermes&apos; consumer finance arm, has signed a partnership agreement with Sixyards Sports &amp; Event Management and the La Liga League camp in Egypt. Under the agreement, citizens will be able to benefit from the flexible and accessible financing plans and solutions offered by ValU.</p><p><b>ORWE </b>recorded attributable net profit in 4Q22 of EGP316 mn for the quarter ( 43.9% YoY, +263% QoQ). FY22 bottom-line recorded EGP843 mn compared to EGP1,085 mn in FY21 (-22.3% YoY). <em>The BoD proposed dividends distribution of EGP0.60/share, pending AGM approval. Implementing a DPO of 47.3% and a Dividends Yield of 5.3%.</em> <em>ORWE is currently trading at a 2023 P/E of 6.2x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.8x.</em></p><p>We updated our FV for ORWE earlier to reach EGP16.45/share maintaining our Overweight recommendation. The rise is backed by: Recovery in the export market as consumers factors in the latest inflationary pressures and the EGP devaluation. Disturbance in rival exporting countries bodes well for ORWE leaving them with a larger market to serve, Price increases implemented for the local segment support margins, and Gradual normalization in polypropylene prices lifts the pressure off the cost base and supports margins. </p><p>MPs approved a 70% discount on customs duty for expats living in countries not subject to mutual customs agreements.</p><p><b>EFID</b> (FV: EGP19.00/share, OW) agreed to submit an offer to acquire 100% of an unnamed, unlisted company in the local food industry. The value of the transaction isn&apos;t disclosed yet.</p><p>Temry Chicken will build an EGP150 mn poultry factory in Sharqiya Governorate, that will produce 300 tons of chicken per month. Construction will begin by the end of this year, with plans for the factory to start operations by the beginning of 2025.</p><p>The government released 136 thousand ton of corn and soybeans with a worth of USD58 mn in the past 7 days, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.</p><p>The government lowered its plans to import 50 thousand tons of Brazilian frozen chicken to 25 thousand tons, for which they have already started approving LCs.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport intends to open the financial bids of the tender for the electrification project of Cairo-Bani Suef line signals during this week, at a cost of EUR225 million. According to local press, two consortia are qualified technically to win the tender, first consort</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt, the UAE, Jordan, and Bahrain signed agreements to establish nine joint industrial projects at an investment cost of USD 2 bn.  AUTO consolidated attributable net income in 4Q22 amounted to EGP8,714 mn compared to EGP413 mn in 4Q2. FY22 bottom-line recorded EGP9,985 mn compared to EGP1,408 mn recorded in FY21. The sharp incline was backed by the MNT-Halan divestment (EGP8.2 billion). We have upgraded our FV for AUTO earlier to EGP7.56/share with GB Capital 78.8% of our FV. AUTO is ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt, the UAE, Jordan, and Bahrain signed agreements to establish nine joint industrial projects at an investment cost of USD 2 bn. </p><p>AUTO consolidated attributable net income in 4Q22 amounted to EGP8,714 mn compared to EGP413 mn in 4Q2. FY22 bottom-line recorded EGP9,985 mn compared to EGP1,408 mn recorded in FY21. The sharp incline was backed by the MNT-Halan divestment (EGP8.2 billion). We have upgraded our FV for AUTO earlier to EGP7.56/share with GB Capital 78.8% of our FV. AUTO is currently trading at a 2023 P/E of 2.4x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.7x.</p><p>MCQE reported 4Q22 attributable net earnings recording EGP33 million (-15% YoY, +3.5-folds QoQ), bringing FY22 attributable earnings to EGP96 million (-34% YoY). Top-line surged with prices, but operating margins shrank. DPS is EGP0.5/share (DY 2.2%) in addition to a stock dividend of 1:3. MCQE is trading at FY23e P/E of 15.9x, EV/EBITDA of 6.1x and EV/ton of EGP627.</p><p>MBSC reported FY22 losses of EGP146 million representing almost half the legal compensation related to the contractual dispute with CCAP’s subsidiary ASEC. Net cash position inched up to EGP1.2 billion on December 31, 2022, representing c. 50% of the stock’s market cap. MBSC is currently trading at FY23e P/E of 29.5x, EV/EBITDA of 9.4x, and EV/ton of EGP430. </p><p>We upgrade our fair value for ECAP to EGP17.23/share with a valuation gap of 19.0%, with Equalweight. ECAP is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 6.2x and EV/EBITDA of 3.4x.</p><p>MNHD achieved solid 4Q22 sales of EGP3.7 billion, up 325.1% y/y, bringing FY22 sales to EGP11.2 billion, up 224.4% y/y. Net profit in 4Q22 reached EGP202.4 million, up 517.1% y/y, bringing FY22 net profit up 160.5% y/y to EGP736.7 million. DPS is EGP0.15/share with DY of 4.3%. The Board also approved a EGP35.0 million capital increase to fund the company’s ESOP. </p><p>The Real Estate Development Chamber is calling for fixing the interest rate on land liability payments and including real estate development in the 11.0% subsidized interest rate program.</p><p>MFPC standalone net profit after taxes in FY22 amounted to EGP3.835 billion which is up by 148% YoY. MFPC is trading at 2023 consolidated P/E of 5.3x and EV/EBITDA of 3.0x. </p><p>MICH issued the net profit figures for January 2023, attaining a net profit of EGP68 million compared to EGP15 million in January 2022. MICH is trading at 2023 P/E of 3.5x.</p><p>EFIH signed a cooperation agreement with “Giesecke+Devrient G+D”, specialized in banking cards and electronic payment solutions, to extend their cooperation on card issuance and digital payment services in Egypt. </p><p>Around 70 pharmaceutical companies submitted repricing requests to the Egyptian Drug Authority.</p><p>Norwegian renewable energy developer Scatec proposed a new electricity (3GW) interconnection project between Egypt and Europe.</p><p>Consumer financing in Egypt hit EGP26.8 billion in 11M2022, up from EGP15.2 billion in 11M2021. </p><p>Aman Holding intends to expand in new markets, including Saudi Arabia, and is considering issuing Sukuk at a value of EGP500 million, in addition to securing new banking facilities worth EGP4 billion. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p>Brent, USD/bbl           83.2     0.2%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton       487.6   5.0%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton          438.0   4.1%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton 391.0   2.9%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton           2,285.0            -2.6%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,180.0            0.9%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton        1,055.0            -0.5%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton      1,883.0  &amp;nbsp</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt, the UAE, Jordan, and Bahrain signed agreements to establish nine joint industrial projects at an investment cost of USD 2 bn. </p><p>AUTO consolidated attributable net income in 4Q22 amounted to EGP8,714 mn compared to EGP413 mn in 4Q2. FY22 bottom-line recorded EGP9,985 mn compared to EGP1,408 mn recorded in FY21. The sharp incline was backed by the MNT-Halan divestment (EGP8.2 billion). We have upgraded our FV for AUTO earlier to EGP7.56/share with GB Capital 78.8% of our FV. AUTO is currently trading at a 2023 P/E of 2.4x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.7x.</p><p>MCQE reported 4Q22 attributable net earnings recording EGP33 million (-15% YoY, +3.5-folds QoQ), bringing FY22 attributable earnings to EGP96 million (-34% YoY). Top-line surged with prices, but operating margins shrank. DPS is EGP0.5/share (DY 2.2%) in addition to a stock dividend of 1:3. MCQE is trading at FY23e P/E of 15.9x, EV/EBITDA of 6.1x and EV/ton of EGP627.</p><p>MBSC reported FY22 losses of EGP146 million representing almost half the legal compensation related to the contractual dispute with CCAP’s subsidiary ASEC. Net cash position inched up to EGP1.2 billion on December 31, 2022, representing c. 50% of the stock’s market cap. MBSC is currently trading at FY23e P/E of 29.5x, EV/EBITDA of 9.4x, and EV/ton of EGP430. </p><p>We upgrade our fair value for ECAP to EGP17.23/share with a valuation gap of 19.0%, with Equalweight. ECAP is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 6.2x and EV/EBITDA of 3.4x.</p><p>MNHD achieved solid 4Q22 sales of EGP3.7 billion, up 325.1% y/y, bringing FY22 sales to EGP11.2 billion, up 224.4% y/y. Net profit in 4Q22 reached EGP202.4 million, up 517.1% y/y, bringing FY22 net profit up 160.5% y/y to EGP736.7 million. DPS is EGP0.15/share with DY of 4.3%. The Board also approved a EGP35.0 million capital increase to fund the company’s ESOP. </p><p>The Real Estate Development Chamber is calling for fixing the interest rate on land liability payments and including real estate development in the 11.0% subsidized interest rate program.</p><p>MFPC standalone net profit after taxes in FY22 amounted to EGP3.835 billion which is up by 148% YoY. MFPC is trading at 2023 consolidated P/E of 5.3x and EV/EBITDA of 3.0x. </p><p>MICH issued the net profit figures for January 2023, attaining a net profit of EGP68 million compared to EGP15 million in January 2022. MICH is trading at 2023 P/E of 3.5x.</p><p>EFIH signed a cooperation agreement with “Giesecke+Devrient G+D”, specialized in banking cards and electronic payment solutions, to extend their cooperation on card issuance and digital payment services in Egypt. </p><p>Around 70 pharmaceutical companies submitted repricing requests to the Egyptian Drug Authority.</p><p>Norwegian renewable energy developer Scatec proposed a new electricity (3GW) interconnection project between Egypt and Europe.</p><p>Consumer financing in Egypt hit EGP26.8 billion in 11M2022, up from EGP15.2 billion in 11M2021. </p><p>Aman Holding intends to expand in new markets, including Saudi Arabia, and is considering issuing Sukuk at a value of EGP500 million, in addition to securing new banking facilities worth EGP4 billion. </p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p>Brent, USD/bbl           83.2     0.2%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton       487.6   5.0%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton          438.0   4.1%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton 391.0   2.9%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton           2,285.0            -2.6%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,180.0            0.9%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton        1,055.0            -0.5%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton      1,883.0  &amp;nbsp</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Market Overview  ABUK ADIB EKHOA JUFO ALCN CSAG SWDY   Prepared by: Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bloomberg reported that GCC countries await stability in Egypt's FX rate and an in-depth economic reform program before the injection of billions worth of investments into Egypt. Prime Minister is heading to Qatar today in a bid to push forward talks for fresh Qatari investment. Egypt is set to take its inaugural panda bond issuance to the market in early FY23/24, noting that early plans put the issuance at USD500 million in CNY-denominated bonds. The government spent EGP66 billion on fuel su...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bloomberg reported that GCC countries await stability in Egypt&apos;s FX rate and an in-depth economic reform program before the injection of billions worth of investments into Egypt.</p><p>Prime Minister is heading to Qatar today in a bid to push forward talks for fresh Qatari investment.</p><p>Egypt is set to take its inaugural panda bond issuance to the market in early FY23/24, noting that early plans put the issuance at USD500 million in CNY-denominated bonds.</p><p>The government spent EGP66 billion on fuel subsidies in 1H FY22/23, 4x YoY, due to the devaluation and higher oil prices.</p><p>EBRD launched the second phase of its program to help digitize operations at the Suez Canal Economic Zone.</p><p>GASC purchased 240k tons of Russian wheat in last week’s international World Bank-backed tender.</p><p>EKHO 4Q22 net profit reached USD34 million (-6% YoY, -47% QoQ), bringing FY22 net profit to USD241 million (+41% YoY). Board proposed a dividend distribution of USD0.11/share.</p><p>EKHO targets spending USD170 million in CAPEX during FY23.</p><p>SKPC’s Board proposed a dividend distribution of EGP0.50/share. The Board also approved allocating EGP620 million to investment reserve.</p><p>ARCC 4Q22 net profit reached EGP97 million (+69% YoY, -32% QoQ), bringing FY22 net profit to EGP359 million, more than 10-folds higher than FY21.</p><p>ORAS and Arab Contractors signed a contract with French construction company NGE and its subsidiary TSO to construct half of the first phase of Egypt’s high-speed rail line.</p><p>BINV FY22 net profit reached EGP861 million (+600% y/y). The Board approved distributing dividends of EGP4.0/BINV share. Moreover, the BOD suggested another OGM soon to approve a cash dividend distribution of EGP1.0/BINV share along with a stock dividend distribution of 0.25 share/BINV share.</p><p>COMI signed a USD50 million credit risk guarantee agreement with the Dutch Entrepreneurship Development Bank “FMO” to guarantee loans granted by the bank to SMEs.</p><p>Several investment banks and sovereign funds have expressed interest in acquiring a controlling stake in Banque du Caire.</p><p>The price of chicken has fallen by around EGP10 in the past three days due to increased imports.</p><p>Chinese auto firm Dongfeng’s E70 500 Pro electric vehicles are now being sold in the Egyptian market, with Misr Helwan Automotive being its distributor.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bloomberg reported that GCC countries await stability in Egypt&apos;s FX rate and an in-depth economic reform program before the injection of billions worth of investments into Egypt.</p><p>Prime Minister is heading to Qatar today in a bid to push forward talks for fresh Qatari investment.</p><p>Egypt is set to take its inaugural panda bond issuance to the market in early FY23/24, noting that early plans put the issuance at USD500 million in CNY-denominated bonds.</p><p>The government spent EGP66 billion on fuel subsidies in 1H FY22/23, 4x YoY, due to the devaluation and higher oil prices.</p><p>EBRD launched the second phase of its program to help digitize operations at the Suez Canal Economic Zone.</p><p>GASC purchased 240k tons of Russian wheat in last week’s international World Bank-backed tender.</p><p>EKHO 4Q22 net profit reached USD34 million (-6% YoY, -47% QoQ), bringing FY22 net profit to USD241 million (+41% YoY). Board proposed a dividend distribution of USD0.11/share.</p><p>EKHO targets spending USD170 million in CAPEX during FY23.</p><p>SKPC’s Board proposed a dividend distribution of EGP0.50/share. The Board also approved allocating EGP620 million to investment reserve.</p><p>ARCC 4Q22 net profit reached EGP97 million (+69% YoY, -32% QoQ), bringing FY22 net profit to EGP359 million, more than 10-folds higher than FY21.</p><p>ORAS and Arab Contractors signed a contract with French construction company NGE and its subsidiary TSO to construct half of the first phase of Egypt’s high-speed rail line.</p><p>BINV FY22 net profit reached EGP861 million (+600% y/y). The Board approved distributing dividends of EGP4.0/BINV share. Moreover, the BOD suggested another OGM soon to approve a cash dividend distribution of EGP1.0/BINV share along with a stock dividend distribution of 0.25 share/BINV share.</p><p>COMI signed a USD50 million credit risk guarantee agreement with the Dutch Entrepreneurship Development Bank “FMO” to guarantee loans granted by the bank to SMEs.</p><p>Several investment banks and sovereign funds have expressed interest in acquiring a controlling stake in Banque du Caire.</p><p>The price of chicken has fallen by around EGP10 in the past three days due to increased imports.</p><p>Chinese auto firm Dongfeng’s E70 500 Pro electric vehicles are now being sold in the Egyptian market, with Misr Helwan Automotive being its distributor.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt's USD1.5 billion Sukuk issuance was c.4x oversubscribed, which narrowed the final yield to 10.875% from an initial guidance of 11.625%. Cabinet approved yesterday setting price floors for corn, soybean, and sunflower crops sold by farmers to the government, to encourage farmers to increase production and lower the country’s import bill. FDI in 1QFY22/23 reached USD3.3 billion (+94% YoY). Egypt secured USD330 million from Japan to support The Universal Healthcare program. Cabinet approve...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s USD1.5 billion Sukuk issuance was c.4x oversubscribed, which narrowed the final yield to 10.875% from an initial guidance of 11.625%.</p><p>Cabinet approved yesterday setting price floors for corn, soybean, and sunflower crops sold by farmers to the government, to encourage farmers to increase production and lower the country’s import bill.</p><p>FDI in 1QFY22/23 reached USD3.3 billion (+94% YoY).</p><p>Egypt secured USD330 million from Japan to support The Universal Healthcare program.</p><p>Cabinet approved yesterday a request by the Ministry of Housing to stop any subsidies for low-income housing units, which used to be sold excluding the value of the land. </p><p>Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy is negotiating with ORAS to launch wind electricity generation projects with capacities that could reach 3,000 MW and investments up to USD3 billion. The projects are planned to be fully operational by 2028. </p><p>ECAP 4Q22 net profit reached EGP44.2 million (+208.0% YoY, -18.9% QoQ), bringing FY22 net profit to EGP171.1 million (+75.6% YoY).</p><p>Almarai has bought PepsiCo’s entire 48% stake in the parent company of juice and dairy producer Beyti for USD68 million. Almarai is considering exporting some USD240 million worth of Egypt-made juices and food products to its Saudi factories every year.</p><p>Stellantis, Nissan, and Al Mansour Automotive could invest a total of USD145 million in the nation’s auto industry over the next three years. If all three agreements are executed, the companies would produce a total of 60k-70k traditional and electric vehicles every year, some of which would be earmarked for export.</p><p>The Public Investment Fund has reportedly hit pause on talks for the acquisition of state-owned United Bank due to a dispute over its valuation.</p><p>Oil prices fell to their lowest in two weeks on Wednesday. Brent crude futures settled 3% lower at USD80.60/bbl. <br/><br/>Kima denied the details published yesterday about the new ammonium nitrate and nitric acid project. The company clarified that the investment cost and financing structure are still under study and not determined yet.</p><p>ZMID reported FY22 net profit of EGP261.1 million, up 0.7% y/y. The Board proposed the distribution of EGP0.15/share cash dividends. </p><p>Damietta Containers and Cargo Handling Company is negotiating with four major shipping lines to add a number of services to its terminal by the end of 1H23 as part of a strategy to increase number of containers handled.</p><p>NTRA fined Egypt’s MNOs a combined EGP35.7 million for failing to meet standards.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s USD1.5 billion Sukuk issuance was c.4x oversubscribed, which narrowed the final yield to 10.875% from an initial guidance of 11.625%.</p><p>Cabinet approved yesterday setting price floors for corn, soybean, and sunflower crops sold by farmers to the government, to encourage farmers to increase production and lower the country’s import bill.</p><p>FDI in 1QFY22/23 reached USD3.3 billion (+94% YoY).</p><p>Egypt secured USD330 million from Japan to support The Universal Healthcare program.</p><p>Cabinet approved yesterday a request by the Ministry of Housing to stop any subsidies for low-income housing units, which used to be sold excluding the value of the land. </p><p>Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy is negotiating with ORAS to launch wind electricity generation projects with capacities that could reach 3,000 MW and investments up to USD3 billion. The projects are planned to be fully operational by 2028. </p><p>ECAP 4Q22 net profit reached EGP44.2 million (+208.0% YoY, -18.9% QoQ), bringing FY22 net profit to EGP171.1 million (+75.6% YoY).</p><p>Almarai has bought PepsiCo’s entire 48% stake in the parent company of juice and dairy producer Beyti for USD68 million. Almarai is considering exporting some USD240 million worth of Egypt-made juices and food products to its Saudi factories every year.</p><p>Stellantis, Nissan, and Al Mansour Automotive could invest a total of USD145 million in the nation’s auto industry over the next three years. If all three agreements are executed, the companies would produce a total of 60k-70k traditional and electric vehicles every year, some of which would be earmarked for export.</p><p>The Public Investment Fund has reportedly hit pause on talks for the acquisition of state-owned United Bank due to a dispute over its valuation.</p><p>Oil prices fell to their lowest in two weeks on Wednesday. Brent crude futures settled 3% lower at USD80.60/bbl. <br/><br/>Kima denied the details published yesterday about the new ammonium nitrate and nitric acid project. The company clarified that the investment cost and financing structure are still under study and not determined yet.</p><p>ZMID reported FY22 net profit of EGP261.1 million, up 0.7% y/y. The Board proposed the distribution of EGP0.15/share cash dividends. </p><p>Damietta Containers and Cargo Handling Company is negotiating with four major shipping lines to add a number of services to its terminal by the end of 1H23 as part of a strategy to increase number of containers handled.</p><p>NTRA fined Egypt’s MNOs a combined EGP35.7 million for failing to meet standards.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt's sovereign sukuk of USD 1.5 bn was about 3.5x oversubscribed.  The final guidance price is 11.125% (± 1/8th). The government is planning to list Misr Life Insurance by the end of 1H2023. EGCH (Kima) is targeting to secure USD300 million to finance new production lines; 600 million tons for nitric acid and 800 million tons of ammonium nitrates. Kima may cooperate in this project with ABUK and MFPC.  Helwan Fertilizers plans to establish a new melamine production line with inve...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s sovereign sukuk of USD 1.5 bn was about 3.5x oversubscribed.  The final guidance price is 11.125% (± 1/8th).</p><p>The government is planning to list Misr Life Insurance by the end of 1H2023.</p><p>EGCH (Kima) is targeting to secure USD300 million to finance new production lines; 600 million tons for nitric acid and 800 million tons of ammonium nitrates. Kima may cooperate in this project with ABUK and MFPC. </p><p>Helwan Fertilizers plans to establish a new melamine production line with investment cost of EUR200 million and is getting ready to select the general contractor. Also, the company plans to add production lines of 1 million tpa for methanol and 400 thousand tpa of ammonia at USD1.3 billion. ABUK is an owner of Helwan Fertilizers and government has put the company on its privatization plan.</p><p>The BoD of ETRS decided to appoint Zaki Hashem &amp; Partners as a legal advisor for the acquisition of the majority of the shares of &quot;NOSCO&quot;. The deal might be executed via share swap.</p><p>We upgrade our FV for ALCN to EGP20.46/share, to reflect: Local currency outlook over the next five years, which positively impacts the company’s revenues as it is USD-denominated. Completion of terminal 96 deepening project in Dekhela’s port by the end of 2022/23. New market entrant “Tahya MisrMultipurpose Terminal” in Alexandria port. The dividend yield for FY22/23 is expected to be 13.4%. ALCN is currently trading at FY22/23f P/E of 6.1x and EV/EBITDA of 5.7x.</p><p>The ministry of supply is offering imported frozen chicken at cheaper prices than current market prices. Head of the Egyptian Poultry Association said that the effect on the local market depends on the quantity to be imported and made available. He also said that imported feed products should have been made available instead, which will eventually lead to a decline in poultry prices.</p><p>EFIH plans EGP2.0 billion of investments in the company’s subsidiaries and is exploring investment opportunities with the PIF. </p><p>FRA approved MNHD&apos;s EGP1.0 billion securitization bond issuance.</p><p>ELSH is looking for a partner to develop its commercial space in West Cairo.</p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s sovereign sukuk of USD 1.5 bn was about 3.5x oversubscribed.  The final guidance price is 11.125% (± 1/8th).</p><p>The government is planning to list Misr Life Insurance by the end of 1H2023.</p><p>EGCH (Kima) is targeting to secure USD300 million to finance new production lines; 600 million tons for nitric acid and 800 million tons of ammonium nitrates. Kima may cooperate in this project with ABUK and MFPC. </p><p>Helwan Fertilizers plans to establish a new melamine production line with investment cost of EUR200 million and is getting ready to select the general contractor. Also, the company plans to add production lines of 1 million tpa for methanol and 400 thousand tpa of ammonia at USD1.3 billion. ABUK is an owner of Helwan Fertilizers and government has put the company on its privatization plan.</p><p>The BoD of ETRS decided to appoint Zaki Hashem &amp; Partners as a legal advisor for the acquisition of the majority of the shares of &quot;NOSCO&quot;. The deal might be executed via share swap.</p><p>We upgrade our FV for ALCN to EGP20.46/share, to reflect: Local currency outlook over the next five years, which positively impacts the company’s revenues as it is USD-denominated. Completion of terminal 96 deepening project in Dekhela’s port by the end of 2022/23. New market entrant “Tahya MisrMultipurpose Terminal” in Alexandria port. The dividend yield for FY22/23 is expected to be 13.4%. ALCN is currently trading at FY22/23f P/E of 6.1x and EV/EBITDA of 5.7x.</p><p>The ministry of supply is offering imported frozen chicken at cheaper prices than current market prices. Head of the Egyptian Poultry Association said that the effect on the local market depends on the quantity to be imported and made available. He also said that imported feed products should have been made available instead, which will eventually lead to a decline in poultry prices.</p><p>EFIH plans EGP2.0 billion of investments in the company’s subsidiaries and is exploring investment opportunities with the PIF. </p><p>FRA approved MNHD&apos;s EGP1.0 billion securitization bond issuance.</p><p>ELSH is looking for a partner to develop its commercial space in West Cairo.</p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A delegation from the EGX, the Central Bank of Egypt, and the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) wrapped up on Friday the week-long roadshow in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai where they met with 20 investment funds and institutions to raise interest in the government’s privatization program.  EBRD is expecting the domestic economy to grow at 4.3% in FY22/23 and 5.0% in FY23/24, on the back of higher commodity prices, lower investor sentiment, higher borrowing costs and greater pressure o...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A delegation from the EGX, the Central Bank of Egypt, and the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) wrapped up on Friday the week-long roadshow in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai where they met with 20 investment funds and institutions to raise interest in the government’s privatization program. </p><p>EBRD is expecting the domestic economy to grow at 4.3% in FY22/23 and 5.0% in FY23/24, on the back of higher commodity prices, lower investor sentiment, higher borrowing costs and greater pressure on external accounts.</p><p>A delegation from the Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation (JOIN) will soon visit the SCZone to explore potential investments. </p><p><b>EFIH</b> recorded net profits of EGP810 million, an increase of 55.8% YoY; driven by solid revenue growth of 34.7% YoY and margin expansion. EFIH is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 30.9x and EV/EBITDA of 20.2x.</p><p>We upgraded our fair value for <b>EGAL</b> to EGP39.53/share up from EGP28.70/share yet maintain an Equalweight recommendation, on the back of: 1. Better-than-expected financial results for 1H22/23 mainly on currency depreciation and decent margins, 2. A moderate, yet healthy, annual growth in global aluminum cash price, 3. Boosted revenues and margins trickle down to bottom-line, and 4. Elevated electricity tariff starting 2025/26 with an annual increase of 20%. EGAL is currently trading at attractive multiples; FY22/23e P/E of 3.2x and EV/EBITDA of 2.2x.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> recorded bottom line of EGP130 million (-4% YoY, +17% QoQ). FY2022 bottom line recorded EGP756 million, up by 149% YoY. EFIC is currently trading at 2023 P/E of 7.7x and EV/EBITDA of 5.2x.</p><p>Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo is in advanced talks with the government to acquire the remaining final 20% of the Bank of Alexandria (Alexbank) it doesn’t own. Alexbank achieved 9M22 net profit of EGP2.0 bn and book value of EGP14.2 bn, which puts the valuation of the bank at EGP22-32 bn, based on recent banking transaction multiples in Egypt. </p><p>The CBE approved the request of ABC Bank to acquire BLOM Bank Egypt, taking into consideration the rights of employees of the merged banks. August 2021 witnessed ABC Bank acquire 99.5% of Blom Bank in Egypt, in a deal worth USD425 million (EGP6.7 bn) translating to EGP22.32 per share in 2021, implying a P/E21 of 19.7x and P/B21 of 1.3x.</p><p>The Nuclear Power Plants Authority is studying, with Russia&apos;s Rosatom, approving the participation of <b>SWDY</b> and <b>ORAS</b> in Dabaa Nuclear plant.</p><p>The Cabinet has approved a two-month extension to its expat car-for-FX scheme.</p><p>The Cabinet may raise local wheat procurement prices again, in response to many senators calling for higher purchase prices to encourage increased production.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A delegation from the EGX, the Central Bank of Egypt, and the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) wrapped up on Friday the week-long roadshow in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai where they met with 20 investment funds and institutions to raise interest in the government’s privatization program. </p><p>EBRD is expecting the domestic economy to grow at 4.3% in FY22/23 and 5.0% in FY23/24, on the back of higher commodity prices, lower investor sentiment, higher borrowing costs and greater pressure on external accounts.</p><p>A delegation from the Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation (JOIN) will soon visit the SCZone to explore potential investments. </p><p><b>EFIH</b> recorded net profits of EGP810 million, an increase of 55.8% YoY; driven by solid revenue growth of 34.7% YoY and margin expansion. EFIH is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 30.9x and EV/EBITDA of 20.2x.</p><p>We upgraded our fair value for <b>EGAL</b> to EGP39.53/share up from EGP28.70/share yet maintain an Equalweight recommendation, on the back of: 1. Better-than-expected financial results for 1H22/23 mainly on currency depreciation and decent margins, 2. A moderate, yet healthy, annual growth in global aluminum cash price, 3. Boosted revenues and margins trickle down to bottom-line, and 4. Elevated electricity tariff starting 2025/26 with an annual increase of 20%. EGAL is currently trading at attractive multiples; FY22/23e P/E of 3.2x and EV/EBITDA of 2.2x.</p><p><b>EFIC</b> recorded bottom line of EGP130 million (-4% YoY, +17% QoQ). FY2022 bottom line recorded EGP756 million, up by 149% YoY. EFIC is currently trading at 2023 P/E of 7.7x and EV/EBITDA of 5.2x.</p><p>Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo is in advanced talks with the government to acquire the remaining final 20% of the Bank of Alexandria (Alexbank) it doesn’t own. Alexbank achieved 9M22 net profit of EGP2.0 bn and book value of EGP14.2 bn, which puts the valuation of the bank at EGP22-32 bn, based on recent banking transaction multiples in Egypt. </p><p>The CBE approved the request of ABC Bank to acquire BLOM Bank Egypt, taking into consideration the rights of employees of the merged banks. August 2021 witnessed ABC Bank acquire 99.5% of Blom Bank in Egypt, in a deal worth USD425 million (EGP6.7 bn) translating to EGP22.32 per share in 2021, implying a P/E21 of 19.7x and P/B21 of 1.3x.</p><p>The Nuclear Power Plants Authority is studying, with Russia&apos;s Rosatom, approving the participation of <b>SWDY</b> and <b>ORAS</b> in Dabaa Nuclear plant.</p><p>The Cabinet has approved a two-month extension to its expat car-for-FX scheme.</p><p>The Cabinet may raise local wheat procurement prices again, in response to many senators calling for higher purchase prices to encourage increased production.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government has received several expressions of interest from international investors to look further into the details of the 32 companies to be sold under the government privatization program.  The period from 1-18th of February witnessed the release of goods worth USD3.7 billion from Egyptian Ports, as per the Cabinet statement. The government decided to cancel Cabinet Resolution No. 94 of 2022, which imposed price controls on rice in the local market, in hopes to increase supply in...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government has received several expressions of interest from international investors to look further into the details of the 32 companies to be sold under the government privatization program. </p><p>The period from 1-18th of February witnessed the release of goods worth USD3.7 billion from Egyptian Ports, as per the Cabinet statement.</p><p>The government decided to cancel Cabinet Resolution No. 94 of 2022, which imposed price controls on rice in the local market, in hopes to increase supply in the market. </p><p>Minister of Finance, estimated the number of companies that joined the e-receipt system at about 295,000 companies, issuing an average of 1.25 million receipts per day, up from 134 companies in 2020.</p><p>The Senate approved a government-drafted bill that would allow unlicensed industrial projects to obtain temporary licenses from IDA for one year while they work to legalize their positions. The period could be extended for an additional two years.</p><p>PHAR’s shareholders decided to postpone the originally planned capital increase at the fair value and to propose to the BoD instead a rights issue (at 50% of the issued capital) at the share’s par value of EGP10/share. PHAR is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 6.3x and EV/EBITDA of 4.8x.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt’s (SFE) health and pharma sub-fund is eyeing a minority stake in El Ezaby Pharmacy in partnership with an unnamed investment firm. </p><p>Ministry of Transportation will evaluate the proposals of the EUR450 million tramway project in Alexandria&apos;s Raml neighborhood mid-next month. ORAS is amongst bidders. </p><p>Sources expect compensation from the government to contractors, due to adverse macro conditions, to reach EGP6-8 billion, which applies to projects assigned from March 2022 till the end of January 2023.</p><p>MNHD signed an MoU with CONSTEC Construction and Design to carry out construction works worth over EGP500.0 million in Sarai.</p><p>OCDI’s Magued Sherif is stepping down from his role as Managing Director effective 14 April 2023. Ayman Amer has been appointed as General Manager effective 15 February 2023.</p><p>SAUD (FV: EGP12.90, OW) 4Q22 net profit recorded EGP500 million (+6% q/q) bringing FY22 net profit to EGP1,755 million (+55% y/y). The sequential and annual improvement came in despite higher effective tax rate, mainly on the back of: 1) strong top-line growth, 2) strong non-funded income growth, 3) lower OPEX, and 4) lower impairments. The stock is currently trading at P/B23 of 0.8x and P/E23 of 4.0x, with ROAE of 21%. </p><p>Correction: EXPA will increase the bank’s paid-in capital from EGP5.237 bn to EGP6.6 bn, where 1:16 bonus shares will add to the capital base EGP327.4 mn and the remaining EGP1.0 bn will be executed through a rights issue (in 2H23).</p><p>eKhales will provide CNFN’s customers with digital payment solutions and services across Contact’s branches and mobile application, which was launched in January 2023. EFIH is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 29.4x and EV/EBITDA of 19.3x.</p><p>SKPC released detailed audited FY22 results posting 131% YoY growth in net profit to record EGP1,238 million, compared to EGP535 million in FY21. We maintain our fair value for SKPC at EGP22.35 per share. SKPC is trading at 2023f P/E of 7.0x and EV/EBITDA of 5.7x.</p><p>RTVC EGM approved 1) the sale of RTVC’s Stella Sharm Hotel for EGP700.0 million to the National Company for Hotels and Touristic Services (Tolip) and 2) purchasing treasury shares.</p><p>Nilesat net profit increased by 26.7% YoY in 2022, to record USD38.96 million, despite the decrease in revenues from USD111.76 million to USD99.85 million YoY. </p><p>BoD of the National Navigation Company, a subsidiary of the Holding Company of Maritime and Land Transport, decided to present a proposal to re-list the company on EGX.</p><p> </p><p>Weekly Commodities Update:</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl             8</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government has received several expressions of interest from international investors to look further into the details of the 32 companies to be sold under the government privatization program. </p><p>The period from 1-18th of February witnessed the release of goods worth USD3.7 billion from Egyptian Ports, as per the Cabinet statement.</p><p>The government decided to cancel Cabinet Resolution No. 94 of 2022, which imposed price controls on rice in the local market, in hopes to increase supply in the market. </p><p>Minister of Finance, estimated the number of companies that joined the e-receipt system at about 295,000 companies, issuing an average of 1.25 million receipts per day, up from 134 companies in 2020.</p><p>The Senate approved a government-drafted bill that would allow unlicensed industrial projects to obtain temporary licenses from IDA for one year while they work to legalize their positions. The period could be extended for an additional two years.</p><p>PHAR’s shareholders decided to postpone the originally planned capital increase at the fair value and to propose to the BoD instead a rights issue (at 50% of the issued capital) at the share’s par value of EGP10/share. PHAR is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 6.3x and EV/EBITDA of 4.8x.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt’s (SFE) health and pharma sub-fund is eyeing a minority stake in El Ezaby Pharmacy in partnership with an unnamed investment firm. </p><p>Ministry of Transportation will evaluate the proposals of the EUR450 million tramway project in Alexandria&apos;s Raml neighborhood mid-next month. ORAS is amongst bidders. </p><p>Sources expect compensation from the government to contractors, due to adverse macro conditions, to reach EGP6-8 billion, which applies to projects assigned from March 2022 till the end of January 2023.</p><p>MNHD signed an MoU with CONSTEC Construction and Design to carry out construction works worth over EGP500.0 million in Sarai.</p><p>OCDI’s Magued Sherif is stepping down from his role as Managing Director effective 14 April 2023. Ayman Amer has been appointed as General Manager effective 15 February 2023.</p><p>SAUD (FV: EGP12.90, OW) 4Q22 net profit recorded EGP500 million (+6% q/q) bringing FY22 net profit to EGP1,755 million (+55% y/y). The sequential and annual improvement came in despite higher effective tax rate, mainly on the back of: 1) strong top-line growth, 2) strong non-funded income growth, 3) lower OPEX, and 4) lower impairments. The stock is currently trading at P/B23 of 0.8x and P/E23 of 4.0x, with ROAE of 21%. </p><p>Correction: EXPA will increase the bank’s paid-in capital from EGP5.237 bn to EGP6.6 bn, where 1:16 bonus shares will add to the capital base EGP327.4 mn and the remaining EGP1.0 bn will be executed through a rights issue (in 2H23).</p><p>eKhales will provide CNFN’s customers with digital payment solutions and services across Contact’s branches and mobile application, which was launched in January 2023. EFIH is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 29.4x and EV/EBITDA of 19.3x.</p><p>SKPC released detailed audited FY22 results posting 131% YoY growth in net profit to record EGP1,238 million, compared to EGP535 million in FY21. We maintain our fair value for SKPC at EGP22.35 per share. SKPC is trading at 2023f P/E of 7.0x and EV/EBITDA of 5.7x.</p><p>RTVC EGM approved 1) the sale of RTVC’s Stella Sharm Hotel for EGP700.0 million to the National Company for Hotels and Touristic Services (Tolip) and 2) purchasing treasury shares.</p><p>Nilesat net profit increased by 26.7% YoY in 2022, to record USD38.96 million, despite the decrease in revenues from USD111.76 million to USD99.85 million YoY. </p><p>BoD of the National Navigation Company, a subsidiary of the Holding Company of Maritime and Land Transport, decided to present a proposal to re-list the company on EGX.</p><p> </p><p>Weekly Commodities Update:</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl             8</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Investment banks are expected to finish three days of calls with investors regarding a potential Sukuk issuance by Egypt tomorrow. The Omani Investment Authority is looking for investment opportunities within the Egyptian market. A number of local, Gulf, and European investors submitted offers to acquire stakes in Egypt's largest wind power plants in the regions of Jabal Al-Zayt and Al-Zafarana. Egypt and Italy could sign MoUs on a 3-GW USD3.5 billion electricity interconnection project in Ju...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Investment banks are expected to finish three days of calls with investors regarding a potential Sukuk issuance by Egypt tomorrow.</p><p>The Omani Investment Authority is looking for investment opportunities within the Egyptian market.</p><p>A number of local, Gulf, and European investors submitted offers to acquire stakes in Egypt&apos;s largest wind power plants in the regions of Jabal Al-Zayt and Al-Zafarana.</p><p>Egypt and Italy could sign MoUs on a 3-GW USD3.5 billion electricity interconnection project in June 2023.</p><p>TMGH 4Q22 sales reached EGP12.2 billion, up 151.0% y/y and 25.8% q/q, bringing FY22 sales to EGP33.2 billion, up 2.6% y/y. Net profit in 4Q22 reached EGP304.8 million, up 384.8% y/y and down 65.7% q/q, bringing FY22 net profit to EGP2.3 billion, up 30.8% y/y. The Board proposed the distribution of cash dividends of EGP0.193/share.</p><p>PHDC closed a EGP638.0 million securitized bond.</p><p>PRDC subsidiary, Rooya, is negotiating with banks to reschedule EGP3.7 billion in debt.</p><p>The National Authority for Tunnels received the final offers from three local and international consortia that qualified to compete to implement the Abu Qir metro project in Alexandria, with investments of c. EUR1.6 billion for a period of two years.</p><p>EXPA awaits the CBE&apos;s approval to distribute 6:1 bonus shares.</p><p>Chimera bought 30.5 mn shares of HRHO for EGP590.6 mn last week via its newly acquired local financial services BTFH. Chimera is also eyeing a piece of the privatization program through Beltone.</p><p>BINV received USD2.2 million in an additional amount in the sale of its entire stake in Total Egypt to ADNOC, bringing the total value of the deal from USD27.6 million to USD29.8 million.</p><p>The government wants to sell sizable minority stakes in two state-owned pharma companies (Chemical Industries Development Company and Misr Pharma) in the coming six months.</p><p>Chevron has requested permission from Shell to use its West Delta Deep Marine facilities on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast to process gas from Cyprus’ Aphrodite field.</p><p>Emirates is adding more flights between Dubai and Cairo starting 29 October 2023.</p><p>A parliament suggestion for the expat cars program would offer a 50% discount on the required deposit from expats resident in Gulf countries.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Investment banks are expected to finish three days of calls with investors regarding a potential Sukuk issuance by Egypt tomorrow.</p><p>The Omani Investment Authority is looking for investment opportunities within the Egyptian market.</p><p>A number of local, Gulf, and European investors submitted offers to acquire stakes in Egypt&apos;s largest wind power plants in the regions of Jabal Al-Zayt and Al-Zafarana.</p><p>Egypt and Italy could sign MoUs on a 3-GW USD3.5 billion electricity interconnection project in June 2023.</p><p>TMGH 4Q22 sales reached EGP12.2 billion, up 151.0% y/y and 25.8% q/q, bringing FY22 sales to EGP33.2 billion, up 2.6% y/y. Net profit in 4Q22 reached EGP304.8 million, up 384.8% y/y and down 65.7% q/q, bringing FY22 net profit to EGP2.3 billion, up 30.8% y/y. The Board proposed the distribution of cash dividends of EGP0.193/share.</p><p>PHDC closed a EGP638.0 million securitized bond.</p><p>PRDC subsidiary, Rooya, is negotiating with banks to reschedule EGP3.7 billion in debt.</p><p>The National Authority for Tunnels received the final offers from three local and international consortia that qualified to compete to implement the Abu Qir metro project in Alexandria, with investments of c. EUR1.6 billion for a period of two years.</p><p>EXPA awaits the CBE&apos;s approval to distribute 6:1 bonus shares.</p><p>Chimera bought 30.5 mn shares of HRHO for EGP590.6 mn last week via its newly acquired local financial services BTFH. Chimera is also eyeing a piece of the privatization program through Beltone.</p><p>BINV received USD2.2 million in an additional amount in the sale of its entire stake in Total Egypt to ADNOC, bringing the total value of the deal from USD27.6 million to USD29.8 million.</p><p>The government wants to sell sizable minority stakes in two state-owned pharma companies (Chemical Industries Development Company and Misr Pharma) in the coming six months.</p><p>Chevron has requested permission from Shell to use its West Delta Deep Marine facilities on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast to process gas from Cyprus’ Aphrodite field.</p><p>Emirates is adding more flights between Dubai and Cairo starting 29 October 2023.</p><p>A parliament suggestion for the expat cars program would offer a 50% discount on the required deposit from expats resident in Gulf countries.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt aims to make its first sovereign sukuk sale as soon as next week. The issuance could be worth up to USD1.5 billion. Demand for USD is unlikely to ease up until Ramadan as traders finish stocking imported essentials. Pressure will also arise in mid-April when dividend repatriation season begins. Bloomberg reported that 12-month non-deliverable forwards eased 1.2% yesterday to 36.025 against the USD. Unemployment dipped to 7.2% in 4Q22, down 0.2 percentage points from the July-September q...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt aims to make its first sovereign sukuk sale as soon as next week. The issuance could be worth up to USD1.5 billion.</p><p>Demand for USD is unlikely to ease up until Ramadan as traders finish stocking imported essentials. Pressure will also arise in mid-April when dividend repatriation season begins.</p><p>Bloomberg reported that 12-month non-deliverable forwards eased 1.2% yesterday to 36.025 against the USD.</p><p>Unemployment dipped to 7.2% in 4Q22, down 0.2 percentage points from the July-September quarter.</p><p>Representatives of a number of Turkish companies met with Prime Minister Madbouly yesterday, where they discussed plans to invest a combined USD500 million to expand Egypt operations.</p><p>EAST 2Q22/23 net profit reached EGP2,025 mn (+53.1% YoY, +44.1% QoQ).</p><p>Poultry producers are being added to the list of 19 industries getting a three-year holiday from real estate taxes until the end of 2024.</p><p>Chipsy Food Industries launched a new USD20 million production line inside its factory in Sixth of October.</p><p>CNFN 4Q22 net profit increased by 38% y/y to EGP205 mn, bringing net profit up 21% y/y to EGP609 mn in 2022.</p><p>Adnoc Distribution has completed its acquisition of a 50% stake in fuel retailer TotalEnergies Egypt.<br/><br/>Egypt will boost its LNG exports to Europe in the long term. Egypt is aiming to increase its LNG exports by around 40% starting 2025, the majority of which will be earmarked to the European market.<br/> <br/>The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation signed a concession agreement with INA and Energean, allowing the two companies to begin exploratory drilling at their 50-50 East Bir El Nus concession in the Western Desert.</p><p>Global oil demand is set to increase by 2 million barrels per day this year, pushed up by growth in Chinese consumption.</p><p>The government yesterday launched three key bodies that will work to implement its national automotive strategy (Automotive Industry Development Program).</p><p>Authorities also signed framework agreements with local and global automakers (Stellantis, Nissan, and Al Mansour Automotive) on localizing their assembly operations.</p><p>El Sewedy Data Centers, a subsidiary of El Sewedy Capital, signed an MoU this week to build three data centers in Egypt.</p><p>Sedico Pharmaceutical started the trial operation of the first factory to produce oncology drugs in Egypt, at an investment cost of around EGP1 billion.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt aims to make its first sovereign sukuk sale as soon as next week. The issuance could be worth up to USD1.5 billion.</p><p>Demand for USD is unlikely to ease up until Ramadan as traders finish stocking imported essentials. Pressure will also arise in mid-April when dividend repatriation season begins.</p><p>Bloomberg reported that 12-month non-deliverable forwards eased 1.2% yesterday to 36.025 against the USD.</p><p>Unemployment dipped to 7.2% in 4Q22, down 0.2 percentage points from the July-September quarter.</p><p>Representatives of a number of Turkish companies met with Prime Minister Madbouly yesterday, where they discussed plans to invest a combined USD500 million to expand Egypt operations.</p><p>EAST 2Q22/23 net profit reached EGP2,025 mn (+53.1% YoY, +44.1% QoQ).</p><p>Poultry producers are being added to the list of 19 industries getting a three-year holiday from real estate taxes until the end of 2024.</p><p>Chipsy Food Industries launched a new USD20 million production line inside its factory in Sixth of October.</p><p>CNFN 4Q22 net profit increased by 38% y/y to EGP205 mn, bringing net profit up 21% y/y to EGP609 mn in 2022.</p><p>Adnoc Distribution has completed its acquisition of a 50% stake in fuel retailer TotalEnergies Egypt.<br/><br/>Egypt will boost its LNG exports to Europe in the long term. Egypt is aiming to increase its LNG exports by around 40% starting 2025, the majority of which will be earmarked to the European market.<br/> <br/>The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation signed a concession agreement with INA and Energean, allowing the two companies to begin exploratory drilling at their 50-50 East Bir El Nus concession in the Western Desert.</p><p>Global oil demand is set to increase by 2 million barrels per day this year, pushed up by growth in Chinese consumption.</p><p>The government yesterday launched three key bodies that will work to implement its national automotive strategy (Automotive Industry Development Program).</p><p>Authorities also signed framework agreements with local and global automakers (Stellantis, Nissan, and Al Mansour Automotive) on localizing their assembly operations.</p><p>El Sewedy Data Centers, a subsidiary of El Sewedy Capital, signed an MoU this week to build three data centers in Egypt.</p><p>Sedico Pharmaceutical started the trial operation of the first factory to produce oncology drugs in Egypt, at an investment cost of around EGP1 billion.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt’s external debt dropped by 0.5% q-o-q to just under USD 155.0 bn in 1Q FY 2022-2023 (from July-September 2022).. The figure is up some 12.8% y-o-y from 1Q FY 2021-2022.  The government is considering launching a new export subsidy program at the start of the upcoming fiscal year. The state is also looking into adding new sectors to the subsidy program. The Suez Canal Authority will raise fees for oil ships transiting the waterway from the beginning of April. Tankers carrying crude ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s external debt dropped by 0.5% q-o-q to just under USD 155.0 bn in 1Q FY 2022-2023 (from July-September 2022).. The figure is up some 12.8% y-o-y from 1Q FY 2021-2022. </p><p>The government is considering launching a new export subsidy program at the start of the upcoming fiscal year. The state is also looking into adding new sectors to the subsidy program.</p><p>The Suez Canal Authority will raise fees for oil ships transiting the waterway from the beginning of April. Tankers carrying crude oil and petroleum products will pay a 25% surcharge as of 1 April, from 5% currently. While their empty counterparts will pay 15%. The surcharges are “temporary” and revised or scrapped based on global shipping conditions.<br/>SCZone Chairman is in Tokyo to drum up investment in the zone from Japanese investors. Water treatment, desalination plants, and green fuel production were the focus of some of the talks. <br/>SCZone officials met with representatives from Malaysian palm oil giant Sime Darby in Cairo to discuss efforts to localize the palm oil industry.<br/>The World Bank could finalize its development finance program with Egypt next month. which will likely extend for five years, on 21 March. <br/>PHAR released initial 2022 topline figures, with revenues approaching EGP4.0 billion, in line with our estimates of EGP3.95 billion.<br/>Gulf investors showed interest in acquiring a stake in SKPC after the latter finalizes its acquisition on Ethydco.</p><p>TAQA Arabia expects the company’s IPO to take place during 2023. He added that TAQA’s investments are expected to reach USD32 billion during the period from 2023 till 2027.</p><p>Egypt signed five agreements with national and international companies to search for oil and gas and produce them in four regions in the Western Desert and North Sinai offshore in the Mediterranean.</p><p>Energean plans to invest USD350 million in its 100% owned Abu Qir concession this year. </p><p>Oil Minister announced targeting producing 600k bbl/day of crude oil and 6.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day during 2023. He expects Narges reserves to reach 2-2.5 trillion cubic feet. He added that Egypt&apos;s LNG did not yet reach its maximum production capacity (21 billion cubic feet per day) and that establishing a third liquefaction station is still under study. </p><p>The government’s expat car-for-FX scheme will likely remain open until mid-May after the House Planning and Budget Committee yesterday gave preliminary approval to amendments granting it a two-month extension.</p><p>Seif Thabet was reinstated as JUFO&apos;s CEO, vice-chairman, and board member representing Pharon Investment Limited, which owns a 52% stake in JUFO. While Mr Niels Thomsen (previous CEO) was appointed as managing director.</p><p>Riyad Bank and Al Rajhi Bank are looking to either fully acquire or buy a stake into state-owned United Bank. The banks would be looking to come on board as strategic investors, according to El Fiqi, who didn’t disclose how much of United Bank is up for sale. </p><p>EFG Hermes’ second-largest shareholder, Ripplewood, has sold two thirds of its stake in a series of block transactions yesterday. The firm sold almost 92 mn shares at an average price of EGP 19.32 per share. Ripplewood’s holdings decreased from 11.7% to 3.9%. Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Chimera purchased a 2.62% stake in EFG Hermes. JS Holding Ltd purchased a 5.25% stake.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> signed an MoU with Emirati firm Gulf Data Hub to invest USD2.1 billion to build three data center complexes in Egypt which together would form the African continent’s<br/>Minister of Communication and Information Technology is concluding a detailed plan to start implementing the 5G technology.</p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP15.32, OW) signed a master agreement with the Egyptian authorities that includes many decisions you will find them in details in our &quot;Pre Trading Thoughts&quot; report.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt’s external debt dropped by 0.5% q-o-q to just under USD 155.0 bn in 1Q FY 2022-2023 (from July-September 2022).. The figure is up some 12.8% y-o-y from 1Q FY 2021-2022. </p><p>The government is considering launching a new export subsidy program at the start of the upcoming fiscal year. The state is also looking into adding new sectors to the subsidy program.</p><p>The Suez Canal Authority will raise fees for oil ships transiting the waterway from the beginning of April. Tankers carrying crude oil and petroleum products will pay a 25% surcharge as of 1 April, from 5% currently. While their empty counterparts will pay 15%. The surcharges are “temporary” and revised or scrapped based on global shipping conditions.<br/>SCZone Chairman is in Tokyo to drum up investment in the zone from Japanese investors. Water treatment, desalination plants, and green fuel production were the focus of some of the talks. <br/>SCZone officials met with representatives from Malaysian palm oil giant Sime Darby in Cairo to discuss efforts to localize the palm oil industry.<br/>The World Bank could finalize its development finance program with Egypt next month. which will likely extend for five years, on 21 March. <br/>PHAR released initial 2022 topline figures, with revenues approaching EGP4.0 billion, in line with our estimates of EGP3.95 billion.<br/>Gulf investors showed interest in acquiring a stake in SKPC after the latter finalizes its acquisition on Ethydco.</p><p>TAQA Arabia expects the company’s IPO to take place during 2023. He added that TAQA’s investments are expected to reach USD32 billion during the period from 2023 till 2027.</p><p>Egypt signed five agreements with national and international companies to search for oil and gas and produce them in four regions in the Western Desert and North Sinai offshore in the Mediterranean.</p><p>Energean plans to invest USD350 million in its 100% owned Abu Qir concession this year. </p><p>Oil Minister announced targeting producing 600k bbl/day of crude oil and 6.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day during 2023. He expects Narges reserves to reach 2-2.5 trillion cubic feet. He added that Egypt&apos;s LNG did not yet reach its maximum production capacity (21 billion cubic feet per day) and that establishing a third liquefaction station is still under study. </p><p>The government’s expat car-for-FX scheme will likely remain open until mid-May after the House Planning and Budget Committee yesterday gave preliminary approval to amendments granting it a two-month extension.</p><p>Seif Thabet was reinstated as JUFO&apos;s CEO, vice-chairman, and board member representing Pharon Investment Limited, which owns a 52% stake in JUFO. While Mr Niels Thomsen (previous CEO) was appointed as managing director.</p><p>Riyad Bank and Al Rajhi Bank are looking to either fully acquire or buy a stake into state-owned United Bank. The banks would be looking to come on board as strategic investors, according to El Fiqi, who didn’t disclose how much of United Bank is up for sale. </p><p>EFG Hermes’ second-largest shareholder, Ripplewood, has sold two thirds of its stake in a series of block transactions yesterday. The firm sold almost 92 mn shares at an average price of EGP 19.32 per share. Ripplewood’s holdings decreased from 11.7% to 3.9%. Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Chimera purchased a 2.62% stake in EFG Hermes. JS Holding Ltd purchased a 5.25% stake.</p><p><b>SWDY</b> signed an MoU with Emirati firm Gulf Data Hub to invest USD2.1 billion to build three data center complexes in Egypt which together would form the African continent’s<br/>Minister of Communication and Information Technology is concluding a detailed plan to start implementing the 5G technology.</p><p><b>ORHD</b> (FV: EGP15.32, OW) signed a master agreement with the Egyptian authorities that includes many decisions you will find them in details in our &quot;Pre Trading Thoughts&quot; report.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Key news articles for today*   IMF is optimistic about Egypt’s privatization program. OPEC+ doesn’t plan to up production to cover the 500k-barrel-per-day production cut Moscow is implementing in retaliation for Western sanctions. LNG production in 2023 is expected to stay flat at around 7.5 million tons, in line with 2022. Oil Minister added that maximum capacity for LNG exports could reach 12 million tons per annum by 2025. We upgrade our FV for JUFO to EGP14.00/share. The upgrade is ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p> </p><p>IMF is optimistic about Egypt’s privatization program.</p><p>OPEC+ doesn’t plan to up production to cover the 500k-barrel-per-day production cut Moscow is implementing in retaliation for Western sanctions.</p><p>LNG production in 2023 is expected to stay flat at around 7.5 million tons, in line with 2022. Oil Minister added that maximum capacity for LNG exports could reach 12 million tons per annum by 2025.</p><p>We upgrade our FV for <b>JUFO</b> to EGP14.00/share. The upgrade is based upon: resilient market share across segments and healthy demand despite inflationary pressures, planned prices increase, and diversified product portfolio, especially in the dairy line). We expect JUFO’s revenues to grow with a 5yr CAGR of 20%. Net profit is expected to grow with a CAGR of 28.4%, supported by declining expenses/sales percentages and declining debt levels. Net income for 2023 is expected to record EGP959 mn (+46.5% YoY). JUFO is trading at FY2023 P/E of 10.3x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.7x.</p><p>We upgrade our FV for <b>EAST</b> to EGP24.72/share, our upgrade is backed by (relatively cheap inventory of raw materials, anticipated prices increase, and costs cutting initiatives). Revenues are expected to grow at a 5yr CAGR of 12%. Attributable net profit is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13% throughout our forecast period. FY22/23 net attributable profit is expected to reach EGP4,402 mn during FY22/23. EAST is currently trading at a FY22/23 P/E of 8.0x and an EV/EBITDA of 4.3x</p><p>Egyptian Chemical Industries -<b>Kima</b> reported net profit after taxes recorded EGP133 million (-36% YoY, -72% QoQ) 2Q22/23. Net profit after tax recorded EGP604 million (+82% YoY) in 1H22/23. <em>EGCH is trading at FY23 P/E 9.7x and EV/EBITDA of 7.6x.</em></p><p><b>PACH</b>’s bidders are still holding on their offers despite the news that PACH shall list additional part of its shares in the EGX.</p><p>The Egyptian government plans to offer 20% of its owned Helwan Fertilizers in its new IPO program.</p><p>Emirati firm Dana Gas wants to invest USD100 million in Egypt&apos;s oil and gas sector over the next two years.</p><p>Oil and gas giants Chevron, Shell, and Apache, and IBM signed agreements on lower carbon projects, crude exports, and digital transformation with the Oil Ministry and affiliated firms.</p><p>The Parliament greenlit seven bills that will allow the Oil Minister to contract companies for oil and gas explorations in the Mediterranean and the Western Desert.</p><p><b>CSAG </b>released outstanding 2Q22/23 financial results. Bottom line came it at EGP223 million in 2Q22/23 (+597.6% YoY, +236.0% QoQ); this jump is mainly driven by the investment income of Portsaid Container &amp; Cargo Handling Company and Damietta Container &amp; Cargo Handling Company. </p><p><b>COMI</b> is seeking regulatory approval to issue financial instruments worth up to USD1 bn to finance the bank’s expansion. Moreover, the bank’s BOD has decided to begin the liquidation process for its fintech-focused VC arm C-Ventures this year.         </p><p>The National Authority for Tunnels of the Ministry of Transportation plans to pay EGP5 billion to construction companies executing the high-speed train in the coming few days.</p><p>MPs approved EUR250 mn loan from the French Development Agency (AFD) to upgrade the Allexandria-Abu Qir metro line.</p><p>The number of broadband internet subscribers stood at 11 mn in December 2022 (+10% YoY). Mobile internet subscribers rose to 71.5 mn in 2022 (+9% YoY).</p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*Key news articles for today*</b></p><p> </p><p>IMF is optimistic about Egypt’s privatization program.</p><p>OPEC+ doesn’t plan to up production to cover the 500k-barrel-per-day production cut Moscow is implementing in retaliation for Western sanctions.</p><p>LNG production in 2023 is expected to stay flat at around 7.5 million tons, in line with 2022. Oil Minister added that maximum capacity for LNG exports could reach 12 million tons per annum by 2025.</p><p>We upgrade our FV for <b>JUFO</b> to EGP14.00/share. The upgrade is based upon: resilient market share across segments and healthy demand despite inflationary pressures, planned prices increase, and diversified product portfolio, especially in the dairy line). We expect JUFO’s revenues to grow with a 5yr CAGR of 20%. Net profit is expected to grow with a CAGR of 28.4%, supported by declining expenses/sales percentages and declining debt levels. Net income for 2023 is expected to record EGP959 mn (+46.5% YoY). JUFO is trading at FY2023 P/E of 10.3x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.7x.</p><p>We upgrade our FV for <b>EAST</b> to EGP24.72/share, our upgrade is backed by (relatively cheap inventory of raw materials, anticipated prices increase, and costs cutting initiatives). Revenues are expected to grow at a 5yr CAGR of 12%. Attributable net profit is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13% throughout our forecast period. FY22/23 net attributable profit is expected to reach EGP4,402 mn during FY22/23. EAST is currently trading at a FY22/23 P/E of 8.0x and an EV/EBITDA of 4.3x</p><p>Egyptian Chemical Industries -<b>Kima</b> reported net profit after taxes recorded EGP133 million (-36% YoY, -72% QoQ) 2Q22/23. Net profit after tax recorded EGP604 million (+82% YoY) in 1H22/23. <em>EGCH is trading at FY23 P/E 9.7x and EV/EBITDA of 7.6x.</em></p><p><b>PACH</b>’s bidders are still holding on their offers despite the news that PACH shall list additional part of its shares in the EGX.</p><p>The Egyptian government plans to offer 20% of its owned Helwan Fertilizers in its new IPO program.</p><p>Emirati firm Dana Gas wants to invest USD100 million in Egypt&apos;s oil and gas sector over the next two years.</p><p>Oil and gas giants Chevron, Shell, and Apache, and IBM signed agreements on lower carbon projects, crude exports, and digital transformation with the Oil Ministry and affiliated firms.</p><p>The Parliament greenlit seven bills that will allow the Oil Minister to contract companies for oil and gas explorations in the Mediterranean and the Western Desert.</p><p><b>CSAG </b>released outstanding 2Q22/23 financial results. Bottom line came it at EGP223 million in 2Q22/23 (+597.6% YoY, +236.0% QoQ); this jump is mainly driven by the investment income of Portsaid Container &amp; Cargo Handling Company and Damietta Container &amp; Cargo Handling Company. </p><p><b>COMI</b> is seeking regulatory approval to issue financial instruments worth up to USD1 bn to finance the bank’s expansion. Moreover, the bank’s BOD has decided to begin the liquidation process for its fintech-focused VC arm C-Ventures this year.         </p><p>The National Authority for Tunnels of the Ministry of Transportation plans to pay EGP5 billion to construction companies executing the high-speed train in the coming few days.</p><p>MPs approved EUR250 mn loan from the French Development Agency (AFD) to upgrade the Allexandria-Abu Qir metro line.</p><p>The number of broadband internet subscribers stood at 11 mn in December 2022 (+10% YoY). Mobile internet subscribers rose to 71.5 mn in 2022 (+9% YoY).</p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[EGX Head, the Financial Regulatory Authority, and central bank officials are visiting Saudi Arabia and the UAE to drum up interest as the state gears up for a number of potential IPOs this year. COMI (FV: EGP 69.00, OW) 4Q22 net profit post minority recorded a robust EGP3.95 billion (-10% q/q, +17% y/y, and perfectly in line with our estimates), bringing FY22 net profit post minority to EGP16.11 billion (+21% y/y). The stock is trading at P/E 2023 of 9.4x and P/B 2023 of 2.0x, on an attributa...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>EGX Head, the Financial Regulatory Authority, and central bank officials are visiting Saudi Arabia and the UAE to drum up interest as the state gears up for a number of potential IPOs this year.</p><p>COMI (FV: EGP 69.00, OW) 4Q22 net profit post minority recorded a robust EGP3.95 billion (-10% q/q, +17% y/y, and perfectly in line with our estimates), bringing FY22 net profit post minority to EGP16.11 billion (+21% y/y). The stock is trading at P/E 2023 of 9.4x and P/B 2023 of 2.0x, on an attributable basis.</p><p>ADIB (FV: EGP28.50, OW) 4Q22 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP 543 million, pre-minority interest and appropriations, (-4% q/q, +42% y/y), bringing FY22 bottom line to EGP 2,126 million (+47% y/y and 7.5% higher than Pharos estimates of EGP 1,978 million). The bank is currently trading at 1.0x P/B23 and 5.0x P/E23.</p><p>CIEB (FV: EGP13.00, OW) 4Q22 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP 816 million, pre-minority interest and appropriations, (+39% q/q, +90% y/y), bringing FY22 bottom line to EGP 2,418 million (+50% y/y and 25% higher than Pharos&apos; estimates of EGP 1,950 million). The bank is currently trading at 1.2x P/B23 and 5.4x P/E23.</p><p>Al-Mal reported that the Arab African International Bank&apos;s government stake sale will be executed by offering a stake to a strategic investor, and another stake on the stock exchange. The bank achieved a net profit of USD243 million in 9M2022. and its valuation at EGP80-120 billion, based on P/E 22 multiple of 8-12x. </p><p>We upgrade our FV for ORWE to EGP16.45/share, backed by: Recovery in the export value with the EGP devaluation, Disturbance in rival exporting countries bodes well for ORWE, leaving them with a larger market to serve, Price increases implemented for the local segment support margins. ORWE is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 6.1x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.7x.</p><p>SWDY&apos;s subsidiary signed a cooperation protocol with Shahen for Electric Vehicle Solutions, to establish, operate and maintain electric vehicle charging stations for the next three years.</p><p>The state is planning to offer three international gas and oil exploration tenders this year.</p><p> AMOC (FV: EGP10.80/share, OW) released detailed 2Q22/23 results showing a 240% YoY growth in consolidated net profit after minority interest, EGP592 million attributed to higher oil and oil products global prices as well as the Egyptian pound devaluation. AMOC is currently trading at FY22/23e PE of 4.5x and EV/EBITDA of 2.9x.</p><p>Weekly Commodities Update </p><p>Brent, USD/bbl             86.4      8.1%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton          1,055.0              2.9%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton            1,140.0              1.8%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton        1,950.0              1.6%</p><p>Crude Palm Oil, USD/MT         892.6   2.1%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton  2,404.7              -5.1%</p><p>Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton              226.1   -4.2%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton 455.1   -1.6%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton        467.6   -1.0%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT 2,829.0              -0.5%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton  410.0   0.0%</p><p> </p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>EGX Head, the Financial Regulatory Authority, and central bank officials are visiting Saudi Arabia and the UAE to drum up interest as the state gears up for a number of potential IPOs this year.</p><p>COMI (FV: EGP 69.00, OW) 4Q22 net profit post minority recorded a robust EGP3.95 billion (-10% q/q, +17% y/y, and perfectly in line with our estimates), bringing FY22 net profit post minority to EGP16.11 billion (+21% y/y). The stock is trading at P/E 2023 of 9.4x and P/B 2023 of 2.0x, on an attributable basis.</p><p>ADIB (FV: EGP28.50, OW) 4Q22 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP 543 million, pre-minority interest and appropriations, (-4% q/q, +42% y/y), bringing FY22 bottom line to EGP 2,126 million (+47% y/y and 7.5% higher than Pharos estimates of EGP 1,978 million). The bank is currently trading at 1.0x P/B23 and 5.0x P/E23.</p><p>CIEB (FV: EGP13.00, OW) 4Q22 consolidated bottom line recorded EGP 816 million, pre-minority interest and appropriations, (+39% q/q, +90% y/y), bringing FY22 bottom line to EGP 2,418 million (+50% y/y and 25% higher than Pharos&apos; estimates of EGP 1,950 million). The bank is currently trading at 1.2x P/B23 and 5.4x P/E23.</p><p>Al-Mal reported that the Arab African International Bank&apos;s government stake sale will be executed by offering a stake to a strategic investor, and another stake on the stock exchange. The bank achieved a net profit of USD243 million in 9M2022. and its valuation at EGP80-120 billion, based on P/E 22 multiple of 8-12x. </p><p>We upgrade our FV for ORWE to EGP16.45/share, backed by: Recovery in the export value with the EGP devaluation, Disturbance in rival exporting countries bodes well for ORWE, leaving them with a larger market to serve, Price increases implemented for the local segment support margins. ORWE is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 6.1x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.7x.</p><p>SWDY&apos;s subsidiary signed a cooperation protocol with Shahen for Electric Vehicle Solutions, to establish, operate and maintain electric vehicle charging stations for the next three years.</p><p>The state is planning to offer three international gas and oil exploration tenders this year.</p><p> AMOC (FV: EGP10.80/share, OW) released detailed 2Q22/23 results showing a 240% YoY growth in consolidated net profit after minority interest, EGP592 million attributed to higher oil and oil products global prices as well as the Egyptian pound devaluation. AMOC is currently trading at FY22/23e PE of 4.5x and EV/EBITDA of 2.9x.</p><p>Weekly Commodities Update </p><p>Brent, USD/bbl             86.4      8.1%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton          1,055.0              2.9%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton            1,140.0              1.8%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton        1,950.0              1.6%</p><p>Crude Palm Oil, USD/MT         892.6   2.1%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton  2,404.7              -5.1%</p><p>Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton              226.1   -4.2%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton 455.1   -1.6%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton        467.6   -1.0%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT 2,829.0              -0.5%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton  410.0   0.0%</p><p> </p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>MSCI February Rebalancing: </p><ul><li>Standard Index Egypt: No Change</li><li>Small Cap Index Egypt: ESRS and HELI added with no deletions</li></ul><p>Core inflation hit 31.2% in January, up from 24.4% in December. </p><p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi denied there is any tension with Saudi Arabia. </p><p>The government is ready to offer up stakes in all military-owned firms as part of the state privatization program and partner with private-sector players.</p><p>Planning Minister is leading a business delegation to a number of Gulf countries along with Sovereign Fund of Egypt head to drum up interest in the offering program.</p><p>International oil companies intend to invest USD1.5 billion in FY23/24 to develop natural gas fields in Egypt.</p><p>Kuwait will look into amending its policies on providing aid to Arab and developing countries through its Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development.</p><p>Cabinet has denied a media report last week that it is planning to introduce a mechanism to price electricity on a quarterly or semi-annual basis.</p><p>Moody&apos;s downgraded the ratings of five banks (NBE, Banque Misr, Banque Du Caire, COMI to B3 from B2 and Bank of Alexandria to B2 from B1). The outlook on deposits’ ratings changed from negative to stable.</p><p>Seif Thabet, JUFO&apos;s previous CEO, is back on the company&apos;s management team. However, title is still unannounced. </p><p>OCDI achieved solid 4Q22 sales of EGP9.5 billion, up 59.0% y/y and 85.4% q/q, bringing FY22 sales to EGP21.3 billion, up 87.4% y/y. Net profit in 4Q22 declined 83.3% y/y and 39.0% q/q to EGP86.5 million due to EGP542.0 million in provisions in light of EGP devaluation, bringing FY22 net profit to EGP520.1 million, down 39.5% y/y.</p><p>Abou Ghaly Motors is introducing Chinese automaker Geely’s Geometry C electric car to the local market. To obtain the car, its amount must be paid in USD through Abou Ghaly’s freezone company in Alexandria.</p><p>Three international companies submitted technical and financial offers to the National Authority for Tunnels of the Ministry of Transportation to develop the infrastructure and electronic systems of the first line metro Helwan-New Marg.</p><p>An Italian company offered to establish a wind power station with investments amounting to EUR200 million.</p><p>The state wants to make it easier for manufacturers of pharma products and medical supplies to get licenses.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MSCI February Rebalancing: </p><ul><li>Standard Index Egypt: No Change</li><li>Small Cap Index Egypt: ESRS and HELI added with no deletions</li></ul><p>Core inflation hit 31.2% in January, up from 24.4% in December. </p><p>President Abdel Fattah El Sisi denied there is any tension with Saudi Arabia. </p><p>The government is ready to offer up stakes in all military-owned firms as part of the state privatization program and partner with private-sector players.</p><p>Planning Minister is leading a business delegation to a number of Gulf countries along with Sovereign Fund of Egypt head to drum up interest in the offering program.</p><p>International oil companies intend to invest USD1.5 billion in FY23/24 to develop natural gas fields in Egypt.</p><p>Kuwait will look into amending its policies on providing aid to Arab and developing countries through its Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development.</p><p>Cabinet has denied a media report last week that it is planning to introduce a mechanism to price electricity on a quarterly or semi-annual basis.</p><p>Moody&apos;s downgraded the ratings of five banks (NBE, Banque Misr, Banque Du Caire, COMI to B3 from B2 and Bank of Alexandria to B2 from B1). The outlook on deposits’ ratings changed from negative to stable.</p><p>Seif Thabet, JUFO&apos;s previous CEO, is back on the company&apos;s management team. However, title is still unannounced. </p><p>OCDI achieved solid 4Q22 sales of EGP9.5 billion, up 59.0% y/y and 85.4% q/q, bringing FY22 sales to EGP21.3 billion, up 87.4% y/y. Net profit in 4Q22 declined 83.3% y/y and 39.0% q/q to EGP86.5 million due to EGP542.0 million in provisions in light of EGP devaluation, bringing FY22 net profit to EGP520.1 million, down 39.5% y/y.</p><p>Abou Ghaly Motors is introducing Chinese automaker Geely’s Geometry C electric car to the local market. To obtain the car, its amount must be paid in USD through Abou Ghaly’s freezone company in Alexandria.</p><p>Three international companies submitted technical and financial offers to the National Authority for Tunnels of the Ministry of Transportation to develop the infrastructure and electronic systems of the first line metro Helwan-New Marg.</p><p>An Italian company offered to establish a wind power station with investments amounting to EUR200 million.</p><p>The state wants to make it easier for manufacturers of pharma products and medical supplies to get licenses.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pitch: SKPC | New Gas Formula Improves Margins Substantially; Upgrade FV to EGP22.35. New gas formula announced in October translates into USD5.4/mmbtu of SKPC’s feed gas, way lower than what they used to pay for feed before. Thus, margins are expected to increase remarkably during the coming years.Currency devaluation comes at the right time to offset decline in petroleum and petroleum products prices.We forecast SKPC to post net profits of EGP1,731 million, marking a 40% YoY growth in FY23....]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Pitch: SKPC | New Gas Formula Improves Margins Substantially; Upgrade FV to EGP22.35. </b>New gas formula announced in October translates into USD5.4/mmbtu of SKPC’s feed gas, way lower than what they used to pay for feed before. Thus, margins are expected to increase remarkably during the coming years.Currency devaluation comes at the right time to offset decline in petroleum and petroleum products prices.We forecast SKPC to post net profits of EGP1,731 million, marking a 40% YoY growth in FY23. We expect the company to pay out 60% of FY23 net profit, which translates into EGP1.46/share, or a 9% dividend yield.<b> </b>SKPC is currently trading at FY23e P/E of 6.6x and EV/EBITDA of 4.9x.</p><p>Urban inflation jumped in Egypt for January to 25.8% YoY and 4.7% MoM, compared to 21.3% YoY and 2.1% MoM in December, due to currency depreciation and food prices.</p><p> </p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said that the state will offer shares in 32 companies to strategic investors, offerings on the EGX and a mix of both over the next 13 months. The privatization program will begin during the current quarter and continue through to the end of 1Q24. Offerings include various sectors: Banking and financial services, Oil and petrochemicals, Industrial and manufacturing, a plastic and a pharma producer, Military firms Safi and Watania, Real Estate and Hospitality, Logistics, Construction, and Tech firm MTS. </p><p> </p><p>The government decided to extend the period given to the informal sector for reconciliation for one year starting 6 April 2023.</p><p> </p><p>EGX Chairman said that a trading platform for carbon certificates will be launched within six months, at maximum. The Social Fund for Development plans to inject EGP6 billion to finance small, medium and micro enterprises during the current year.</p><p> </p><p>The Social Fund for Development plans to inject EGP6 billion to finance small, medium and micro enterprises during the current year, compared to EGP6.8 billion in 2022.</p><p> </p><p><b>SKPC</b> is close to finalize the acquisition of Ethydco and is expected to increase its capital by USD100 million after the acquisition.</p><p> </p><p>Belayim Petrobel Company intends to inject USD1.2 billion in Zohr well development during FY23/24. </p><p> </p><p>Oil rose for a third straight day, Brent crude settled up 1.7% to USD85.09/bbl.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>CICH</b> has executed a securitization bond issue for Aman Financial Services worth EGP 403.4 million, as part of the first 3-year program with a total value of EGP5 billion.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>EFIH</b> announced signing a contract with The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation (MALR) to provide services for the development implementation, management, and operational support of an electronic system responsible for monitoring the trade of fertilizers.</p><p> </p><p>The Cabinet approved exempting a 5% development fee on imported mobile-phone components to localize the industry.</p><p> </p><p>Xiaomi intends to establish a factory in 6th of October City, at an initial investment cost of EGP1.0 billion.</p><p> </p><p>The consortium behind the 3-GW Greece-Egypt Interconnector (GREGY) is putting together the final technical and financial surveys ahead of a financial investment decision.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Electricity and Energy agreed to amend the value of the financial contract for the global alliance implementing overhead lines in Egypt-Saudi electrical interconnection line, to be worth c. EGP540 million, due to the rise in the exchange rate of the dollar against the Egyptian pound, and the economic repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian war.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Pitch: SKPC | New Gas Formula Improves Margins Substantially; Upgrade FV to EGP22.35. </b>New gas formula announced in October translates into USD5.4/mmbtu of SKPC’s feed gas, way lower than what they used to pay for feed before. Thus, margins are expected to increase remarkably during the coming years.Currency devaluation comes at the right time to offset decline in petroleum and petroleum products prices.We forecast SKPC to post net profits of EGP1,731 million, marking a 40% YoY growth in FY23. We expect the company to pay out 60% of FY23 net profit, which translates into EGP1.46/share, or a 9% dividend yield.<b> </b>SKPC is currently trading at FY23e P/E of 6.6x and EV/EBITDA of 4.9x.</p><p>Urban inflation jumped in Egypt for January to 25.8% YoY and 4.7% MoM, compared to 21.3% YoY and 2.1% MoM in December, due to currency depreciation and food prices.</p><p> </p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said that the state will offer shares in 32 companies to strategic investors, offerings on the EGX and a mix of both over the next 13 months. The privatization program will begin during the current quarter and continue through to the end of 1Q24. Offerings include various sectors: Banking and financial services, Oil and petrochemicals, Industrial and manufacturing, a plastic and a pharma producer, Military firms Safi and Watania, Real Estate and Hospitality, Logistics, Construction, and Tech firm MTS. </p><p> </p><p>The government decided to extend the period given to the informal sector for reconciliation for one year starting 6 April 2023.</p><p> </p><p>EGX Chairman said that a trading platform for carbon certificates will be launched within six months, at maximum. The Social Fund for Development plans to inject EGP6 billion to finance small, medium and micro enterprises during the current year.</p><p> </p><p>The Social Fund for Development plans to inject EGP6 billion to finance small, medium and micro enterprises during the current year, compared to EGP6.8 billion in 2022.</p><p> </p><p><b>SKPC</b> is close to finalize the acquisition of Ethydco and is expected to increase its capital by USD100 million after the acquisition.</p><p> </p><p>Belayim Petrobel Company intends to inject USD1.2 billion in Zohr well development during FY23/24. </p><p> </p><p>Oil rose for a third straight day, Brent crude settled up 1.7% to USD85.09/bbl.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>CICH</b> has executed a securitization bond issue for Aman Financial Services worth EGP 403.4 million, as part of the first 3-year program with a total value of EGP5 billion.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>EFIH</b> announced signing a contract with The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation (MALR) to provide services for the development implementation, management, and operational support of an electronic system responsible for monitoring the trade of fertilizers.</p><p> </p><p>The Cabinet approved exempting a 5% development fee on imported mobile-phone components to localize the industry.</p><p> </p><p>Xiaomi intends to establish a factory in 6th of October City, at an initial investment cost of EGP1.0 billion.</p><p> </p><p>The consortium behind the 3-GW Greece-Egypt Interconnector (GREGY) is putting together the final technical and financial surveys ahead of a financial investment decision.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Electricity and Energy agreed to amend the value of the financial contract for the global alliance implementing overhead lines in Egypt-Saudi electrical interconnection line, to be worth c. EGP540 million, due to the rise in the exchange rate of the dollar against the Egyptian pound, and the economic repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian war.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Moody’s downgraded Egypt’s credit rating yesterday for the first time since 2013 due to reduced external buffers and shock absorption capacity. In its first rating action since last May, the agency said it was lowering its rating to B3 from B2 and changed its outlook to stable from negative.  Trade balance deficit declined by 38.5% YoY to reach USD2.15 billion in November 2022. This came due to a 26.8% YoY decline in imports. Exports also declined by 17.8% YoY.  Non-oil exports rose 51% YoY i...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Moody’s downgraded Egypt’s credit rating yesterday for the first time since 2013 due to reduced external buffers and shock absorption capacity. In its first rating action since last May, the agency said it was lowering its rating to B3 from B2 and changed its outlook to stable from negative.<br/><br/>Trade balance deficit declined by 38.5% YoY to reach USD2.15 billion in November 2022. This came due to a 26.8% YoY decline in imports. Exports also declined by 17.8% YoY.<br/><br/>Non-oil exports rose 51% YoY in 2022 to USD35.6 billion, up from USD23.5 billion in 2021.<br/><br/>The government is studying a proposal to determine electricity prices periodically every three or six months, same as fuel.<br/><br/>Emirati AI firm G42 is setting up a USD10 billion tech fund, dubbed 42X Fund, to invest in tech firms in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Indonesia, China, and Israel. <br/><br/>The Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD) is planning to establish an industrial zone in the New Capital. The company also intends to offer its subsidiaries on EGX.<br/><br/>Government-drafted amendments to the 2017 Sports Act will allow the Egyptian FA and others to set up and list companies on the EGX for the first time in a bid to attract more private investment into the sector.<br/><br/>ADQ has entered negotiations with the Egyptian government to acquire a stake of ETEL’s share in “Vodafone Egypt”, a deal that has been of interest to the QIA for several months.<br/><br/>EMFD (FV: EGP5.01, OW) achieved FY22 sales of EGP33.0 billion, up 42.2% y/y, driven by the launch of the SOUL project on North Coast.<br/><br/>BINV has completed the sale of its entire 6.38% stake in TotalEnergies Egypt to TotalEnergies Marketing Afrique (TEMA) for USD 27.6 mn. <br/><br/>Aman for Financial Services, RAYA’s subsidiary, will move forward with an EGP400 mn securitized bond issuance after receiving the FRA’s approval.<br/><br/>SKPC will increase its issued and paid-in capital by EGP252 million to reach EGP1,512 be financed from FY21 retained earnings implying distribution of 1:5 bonus shares on 23 February 2023 for shareholders of record on 22 February 2023.<br/><br/>The fertilizers sector plans to increase its exports by more than 17% YoY to USD4 billion in 2023, from USD3.39 billion in 2022.<br/><br/>A.P. Moller Maersk plans to divert containers already in the water and redirect all reservations destined to  Iskenderun Turkish Port, which suffered severe structural damage due to the earthquake, to Port Said port and Mersin port in Turkey. <br/><br/>Ministry of Electricity postponed its decision on three offers submitted by Japanese, French and US companies to invest in renewable energy projects with total investments of USD1.5 billion due to the high suggested selling price for the kWh produced by those stations.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Moody’s downgraded Egypt’s credit rating yesterday for the first time since 2013 due to reduced external buffers and shock absorption capacity. In its first rating action since last May, the agency said it was lowering its rating to B3 from B2 and changed its outlook to stable from negative.<br/><br/>Trade balance deficit declined by 38.5% YoY to reach USD2.15 billion in November 2022. This came due to a 26.8% YoY decline in imports. Exports also declined by 17.8% YoY.<br/><br/>Non-oil exports rose 51% YoY in 2022 to USD35.6 billion, up from USD23.5 billion in 2021.<br/><br/>The government is studying a proposal to determine electricity prices periodically every three or six months, same as fuel.<br/><br/>Emirati AI firm G42 is setting up a USD10 billion tech fund, dubbed 42X Fund, to invest in tech firms in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Indonesia, China, and Israel. <br/><br/>The Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD) is planning to establish an industrial zone in the New Capital. The company also intends to offer its subsidiaries on EGX.<br/><br/>Government-drafted amendments to the 2017 Sports Act will allow the Egyptian FA and others to set up and list companies on the EGX for the first time in a bid to attract more private investment into the sector.<br/><br/>ADQ has entered negotiations with the Egyptian government to acquire a stake of ETEL’s share in “Vodafone Egypt”, a deal that has been of interest to the QIA for several months.<br/><br/>EMFD (FV: EGP5.01, OW) achieved FY22 sales of EGP33.0 billion, up 42.2% y/y, driven by the launch of the SOUL project on North Coast.<br/><br/>BINV has completed the sale of its entire 6.38% stake in TotalEnergies Egypt to TotalEnergies Marketing Afrique (TEMA) for USD 27.6 mn. <br/><br/>Aman for Financial Services, RAYA’s subsidiary, will move forward with an EGP400 mn securitized bond issuance after receiving the FRA’s approval.<br/><br/>SKPC will increase its issued and paid-in capital by EGP252 million to reach EGP1,512 be financed from FY21 retained earnings implying distribution of 1:5 bonus shares on 23 February 2023 for shareholders of record on 22 February 2023.<br/><br/>The fertilizers sector plans to increase its exports by more than 17% YoY to USD4 billion in 2023, from USD3.39 billion in 2022.<br/><br/>A.P. Moller Maersk plans to divert containers already in the water and redirect all reservations destined to  Iskenderun Turkish Port, which suffered severe structural damage due to the earthquake, to Port Said port and Mersin port in Turkey. <br/><br/>Ministry of Electricity postponed its decision on three offers submitted by Japanese, French and US companies to invest in renewable energy projects with total investments of USD1.5 billion due to the high suggested selling price for the kWh produced by those stations.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[CBE revealed the sale of one-year treasury bills for USD1.06 billion at an average rate of 4.9%. The government intends to sell 5-20% stakes of around 20 owned companies either through IPO or by selling to strategic investors, starting March 2023. Companies include: Ennpi, EDC, Midor, Assiyut Refining, AMOC, SKPC, Ethydco, ABUK, Emethanex, ELAB, Port Said Containers, Damietta Containers, Housing &amp; Development Bank, Bank of Alexandria, Banque du Caire, E-finance, HELI, MNHD, Misr Life Insu...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>CBE revealed the sale of one-year treasury bills for USD1.06 billion at an average rate of 4.9%.</p><p>The government intends to sell 5-20% stakes of around 20 owned companies either through IPO or by selling to strategic investors, starting March 2023. Companies include: Ennpi, EDC, Midor, Assiyut Refining, AMOC, SKPC, Ethydco, ABUK, Emethanex, ELAB, Port Said Containers, Damietta Containers, Housing &amp; Development Bank, Bank of Alexandria, Banque du Caire, E-finance, HELI, MNHD, Misr Life Insurance, EGAL, and Waphco.</p><p>The Cabinet will release its hydrogen strategy within a month.</p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly has tasked the Cabinet Information and Decision Support Center to work on strategies that could reduce our exposure to external risks in the coming years.</p><p>The FRA has amended rules governing capital increases in a bid to make it easier for EGX-listed firms to raise fresh capital. </p><p><b>ORHD</b> expects real estate selling prices to increase by up to 30.0% in 2023 and plans to deliver 1,400 units in O West in 2023.</p><p><b>EGAS</b> released FY22 results indicators posting an 82% YoY increase in net profit to EGP302 million, compared to EGP165.8 million in FY21.</p><p><b>TALM</b> reached a preliminary agreement with one of the banks to borrow EGP1.5 bn to finance part of its new project &quot;Badya University&quot;.</p><p><b>ELEC</b> clarified that the meters facility in Abu Rawash is owned by ELEC&apos;s subsidiary Giza Power Industry and hasn&apos;t been finalized neither its investment cost.</p><p>Orange Egypt signed a partnership agreement with <b>FWRY </b>to enhance digital payment services through Orange Cash wallet, mobile money transfer and digital banking services.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CBE revealed the sale of one-year treasury bills for USD1.06 billion at an average rate of 4.9%.</p><p>The government intends to sell 5-20% stakes of around 20 owned companies either through IPO or by selling to strategic investors, starting March 2023. Companies include: Ennpi, EDC, Midor, Assiyut Refining, AMOC, SKPC, Ethydco, ABUK, Emethanex, ELAB, Port Said Containers, Damietta Containers, Housing &amp; Development Bank, Bank of Alexandria, Banque du Caire, E-finance, HELI, MNHD, Misr Life Insurance, EGAL, and Waphco.</p><p>The Cabinet will release its hydrogen strategy within a month.</p><p>Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly has tasked the Cabinet Information and Decision Support Center to work on strategies that could reduce our exposure to external risks in the coming years.</p><p>The FRA has amended rules governing capital increases in a bid to make it easier for EGX-listed firms to raise fresh capital. </p><p><b>ORHD</b> expects real estate selling prices to increase by up to 30.0% in 2023 and plans to deliver 1,400 units in O West in 2023.</p><p><b>EGAS</b> released FY22 results indicators posting an 82% YoY increase in net profit to EGP302 million, compared to EGP165.8 million in FY21.</p><p><b>TALM</b> reached a preliminary agreement with one of the banks to borrow EGP1.5 bn to finance part of its new project &quot;Badya University&quot;.</p><p><b>ELEC</b> clarified that the meters facility in Abu Rawash is owned by ELEC&apos;s subsidiary Giza Power Industry and hasn&apos;t been finalized neither its investment cost.</p><p>Orange Egypt signed a partnership agreement with <b>FWRY </b>to enhance digital payment services through Orange Cash wallet, mobile money transfer and digital banking services.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Foreign reserves inched up to USD34.2 billion in January from USD34 billion the previous month Activity in Egypt’s non-oil private sector contracted for the 26th consecutive month in January. The PMI reading fell to 45.5 in January from 47.2 a month before. Policymakers consider amending capital gains tax rules in response to the current exchange-rate volatility. Capital gains tax on gains from stock trades made by resident investors in fiscal year 2022 would not be due until after the new ta...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Foreign reserves inched up to USD34.2 billion in January from USD34 billion the previous month</p><p>Activity in Egypt’s non-oil private sector contracted for the 26th consecutive month in January. The PMI reading fell to 45.5 in January from 47.2 a month before.</p><p>Policymakers consider amending capital gains tax rules in response to the current exchange-rate volatility. Capital gains tax on gains from stock trades made by resident investors in fiscal year 2022 would not be due until after the new tax legislation is passed.</p><p>The Senate Industrial Committee approved a new government-drafted bill that would grant the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) the power for three years to allow unlicensed industrial projects to operate for a temporary one-year period.</p><p>Fees for using natural gas national grid declined to 37.6 cents per mmbtu in 2023, down from 41.07 cents per mmbtu during 2022.</p><p>Helwan fertilizers Co sells 10% of its total shares with total value of EGP1.314 billion. It is noteworthy that Abu Qir Fertilizers owns 17% in Helwan Fertilizers but the deal doesn&apos;t have any impact on its shares in the company. </p><p>Foreign investment funds are interested in acquiring stake in El Nasr Fertilizers Company- SEMADCO. The government is looking to sell its shares to strategic investors. It is noteworthy that Chemical Industries Holding Company- CIHC is the main owner of Semadco’s shares and currently, a valuation is being carried to determine the fair value for the company. </p><p>EGBE achieved net profits of EGP 856 million in 2022, compared to EGP 696 million in 2021, an increase of 22.9%, supported by an increase in revenues to EGP 8.23 billion from EGP 7.61 billion in the comparable period.</p><p>According to local media, Arab African International Bank is looking to sell its entire 12.7% stake in PHDC (FV: EGP3.91, OW) to Emirati investment company, Al Ain Holding.</p><p>EGTS’s (FV: EGP1.68, EW) court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is postponed to 11 March 2023.</p><p>ISPH signed a distribution agreement with “Boehringer Ingelheim”, one of the world&apos;s leading pharmaceutical companies, to distribute Boehringer Ingelheim treatments. Boehringer Ingelheim’s key biopharmaceutical disease areas include type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory diseases and stroke.</p><p>US-based, Egypt-focused asset manager, Concord International Investments plans to establish a USD40 mn company to invest in Egypt’s healthcare sector.</p><p>ELEC launched a new plant for meters production with a capacity of 1.5 million meter per year and investments of EGP60 million in Abu Rawash, Giza. The company plans to export part of the plant&apos;s production especially to African countries, where the local component of meters reaches around 70%, the CEO pointed.</p><p>The Transport Ministry has denied that it’s in talks to sell development and management rights at Suez Port to Abu Dhabi Ports.</p><p>The Ministry also denied that it is in advanced talks with ADQ to take over the management of the port under a usufruct contract.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update:</b></p><p>  | <b>Chems &amp; Petchems |</b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 79.9 | <em>-7.8%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 462.6 | <em>-19.6%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 410.0 | -7.9%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,120.0 | 0.9%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 1,025.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 472.4 | 1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,534.5 | -2.2%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,920.0 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 236.0 | <em>-34.1%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,842.0 | <em>0.1%</em></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Foreign reserves inched up to USD34.2 billion in January from USD34 billion the previous month</p><p>Activity in Egypt’s non-oil private sector contracted for the 26th consecutive month in January. The PMI reading fell to 45.5 in January from 47.2 a month before.</p><p>Policymakers consider amending capital gains tax rules in response to the current exchange-rate volatility. Capital gains tax on gains from stock trades made by resident investors in fiscal year 2022 would not be due until after the new tax legislation is passed.</p><p>The Senate Industrial Committee approved a new government-drafted bill that would grant the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) the power for three years to allow unlicensed industrial projects to operate for a temporary one-year period.</p><p>Fees for using natural gas national grid declined to 37.6 cents per mmbtu in 2023, down from 41.07 cents per mmbtu during 2022.</p><p>Helwan fertilizers Co sells 10% of its total shares with total value of EGP1.314 billion. It is noteworthy that Abu Qir Fertilizers owns 17% in Helwan Fertilizers but the deal doesn&apos;t have any impact on its shares in the company. </p><p>Foreign investment funds are interested in acquiring stake in El Nasr Fertilizers Company- SEMADCO. The government is looking to sell its shares to strategic investors. It is noteworthy that Chemical Industries Holding Company- CIHC is the main owner of Semadco’s shares and currently, a valuation is being carried to determine the fair value for the company. </p><p>EGBE achieved net profits of EGP 856 million in 2022, compared to EGP 696 million in 2021, an increase of 22.9%, supported by an increase in revenues to EGP 8.23 billion from EGP 7.61 billion in the comparable period.</p><p>According to local media, Arab African International Bank is looking to sell its entire 12.7% stake in PHDC (FV: EGP3.91, OW) to Emirati investment company, Al Ain Holding.</p><p>EGTS’s (FV: EGP1.68, EW) court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is postponed to 11 March 2023.</p><p>ISPH signed a distribution agreement with “Boehringer Ingelheim”, one of the world&apos;s leading pharmaceutical companies, to distribute Boehringer Ingelheim treatments. Boehringer Ingelheim’s key biopharmaceutical disease areas include type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory diseases and stroke.</p><p>US-based, Egypt-focused asset manager, Concord International Investments plans to establish a USD40 mn company to invest in Egypt’s healthcare sector.</p><p>ELEC launched a new plant for meters production with a capacity of 1.5 million meter per year and investments of EGP60 million in Abu Rawash, Giza. The company plans to export part of the plant&apos;s production especially to African countries, where the local component of meters reaches around 70%, the CEO pointed.</p><p>The Transport Ministry has denied that it’s in talks to sell development and management rights at Suez Port to Abu Dhabi Ports.</p><p>The Ministry also denied that it is in advanced talks with ADQ to take over the management of the port under a usufruct contract.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update:</b></p><p>  | <b>Chems &amp; Petchems |</b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 79.9 | <em>-7.8%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 462.6 | <em>-19.6%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 410.0 | -7.9%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,120.0 | 0.9%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 1,025.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 472.4 | 1.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,534.5 | -2.2%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,920.0 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 236.0 | <em>-34.1%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,842.0 | <em>0.1%</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The CBE decided to keep overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate, and the rate of the main operation unchanged at 16.25%, 17.25%, and 16.75%, respectively.  Egypt’s current account deficit narrowed by 20.2% to USD3.2 billion in 1Q22/23. The improved performance was attributed primarily to Net FDI inflows doubled to reach USD3.3 billion.Tourism revenues surged more than 43% y-o-y to USD4.1 billion, driven by a more than 50% increase in arrivals.The trade deficit narrowed to USD9.1 b...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The CBE decided to keep overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate, and the rate of the main operation unchanged at 16.25%, 17.25%, and 16.75%, respectively.</p><p> Egypt’s current account deficit narrowed by 20.2% to USD3.2 billion in 1Q22/23. The improved performance was attributed primarily to</p><ul><li>Net FDI inflows doubled to reach USD3.3 billion.</li><li>Tourism revenues surged more than 43% y-o-y to USD4.1 billion, driven by a more than 50% increase in arrivals.</li><li>The trade deficit narrowed to USD9.1 billion, down 18% from the same period last year.</li><li>Suez Canal receipts rose 19% to USD2 billion.</li></ul><p>On the other hand,</p><ul><li>Foreign investors pulled almost USD2.2 billion as the war in Ukraine and interest rate hikes by global central banks drew funds away from emerging markets.</li><li>Remittances fell more than 20% to USD6.4 billion.</li></ul><p> </p><p>The balance of payments recorded an overall surplus of USD523.5 million during the July-September period.</p><p> Suez Canal revenues grew 47% y-o-y in January to an all-time monthly high of USD802 million.</p><p> The cost of insuring against default on Egypt’s one-year t-bills (CDS) is currently around 500 bps, down significantly from the peak of almost 1,800 last July but still up significantly from lows in 2021.</p><p> The energy sector represents 50% of the state-owned companies that the government plans to offer stakes in this year.</p><p> Egyptian Electric Utility &amp; Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency approved a new tariff for using the electricity transmission grid during FY22/23. The tariff for extra high voltage is 4.96 piasters/kwh, 14.53 piasters/kwh for the high voltage, and 15.52 piasters/kwh for medium voltage.</p><p> The CBE has instructed local banks to use FX obtained from the interbank market to fund imports rather than to cover overdrawn FX accounts.</p><p> According to local news, HRHO has decided to postpone listing its consumer finance arm ValU until next year.</p><p>Several local banks have re-applied the mortgage financing initiatives with returns of 3% and 8%, after transferring the initiative to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Communities instead of the CBE.</p><p> The 13 draft oil agreements for oil exploration in the Western Desert, Gulf of Suez, and the Mediterranean will bring minimum investments of USD650 million.</p><p> Ethydco is currently negotiating to reschedule USD1.25 billion in debts.</p><p> The Education Ministry will launch an in-school tutoring scheme across all governorates at the start of the second semester of the academic year next week.</p><p> NTRA is currently discussing with MNOs allowing Wi-Fi-supported calls service, which is expected to be implemented during the current year.</p><p> Sweden-headquartered outsourcing company Transcom has opened an outsourcing center in Sixth of October’s Smart Village.</p><p> </p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CBE decided to keep overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate, and the rate of the main operation unchanged at 16.25%, 17.25%, and 16.75%, respectively.</p><p> Egypt’s current account deficit narrowed by 20.2% to USD3.2 billion in 1Q22/23. The improved performance was attributed primarily to</p><ul><li>Net FDI inflows doubled to reach USD3.3 billion.</li><li>Tourism revenues surged more than 43% y-o-y to USD4.1 billion, driven by a more than 50% increase in arrivals.</li><li>The trade deficit narrowed to USD9.1 billion, down 18% from the same period last year.</li><li>Suez Canal receipts rose 19% to USD2 billion.</li></ul><p>On the other hand,</p><ul><li>Foreign investors pulled almost USD2.2 billion as the war in Ukraine and interest rate hikes by global central banks drew funds away from emerging markets.</li><li>Remittances fell more than 20% to USD6.4 billion.</li></ul><p> </p><p>The balance of payments recorded an overall surplus of USD523.5 million during the July-September period.</p><p> Suez Canal revenues grew 47% y-o-y in January to an all-time monthly high of USD802 million.</p><p> The cost of insuring against default on Egypt’s one-year t-bills (CDS) is currently around 500 bps, down significantly from the peak of almost 1,800 last July but still up significantly from lows in 2021.</p><p> The energy sector represents 50% of the state-owned companies that the government plans to offer stakes in this year.</p><p> Egyptian Electric Utility &amp; Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency approved a new tariff for using the electricity transmission grid during FY22/23. The tariff for extra high voltage is 4.96 piasters/kwh, 14.53 piasters/kwh for the high voltage, and 15.52 piasters/kwh for medium voltage.</p><p> The CBE has instructed local banks to use FX obtained from the interbank market to fund imports rather than to cover overdrawn FX accounts.</p><p> According to local news, HRHO has decided to postpone listing its consumer finance arm ValU until next year.</p><p>Several local banks have re-applied the mortgage financing initiatives with returns of 3% and 8%, after transferring the initiative to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Communities instead of the CBE.</p><p> The 13 draft oil agreements for oil exploration in the Western Desert, Gulf of Suez, and the Mediterranean will bring minimum investments of USD650 million.</p><p> Ethydco is currently negotiating to reschedule USD1.25 billion in debts.</p><p> The Education Ministry will launch an in-school tutoring scheme across all governorates at the start of the second semester of the academic year next week.</p><p> NTRA is currently discussing with MNOs allowing Wi-Fi-supported calls service, which is expected to be implemented during the current year.</p><p> Sweden-headquartered outsourcing company Transcom has opened an outsourcing center in Sixth of October’s Smart Village.</p><p> </p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Prime Minister announced that stakes in no less than 20 state-owned companies will be offered to strategic investors or on the EGX within the next year. The names of those companies should be revealed next week.  </p><p>The US Federal Reserve yesterday raised rates by 25 basis points to a target range of 4.5-4.75%, as expected to a large extent in response to signs of cooling inflation and slowing growth. </p><p>The cabinet granted four unnamed companies in the logistics, vaccine manufacturing, auto parts manufacturing, and hotel sectors, initial approval to obtain golden licenses. The companies will get final approval once they act on unspecified comments from cabinet members at the meeting. </p><p>Tax revenues increased by 20% after applying the electronic tax system, which allowed the inclusion of the informal economy.</p><p>Chimera Investments will now acquire 20% of AUTO&apos;s (FV: EGP7.50, OW) MNT-Halan after adding an investment of USD200 mn in the firm. The new investments put the company on track for a valuation of more than USD 1 bn. However, GB Capital and its subsidiaries continue to hold the majority of the value within the group’s valuation, forming 78.8% of our FV.</p><p>AMIC released their December 2022 report, showing a decline in PC sales volume by 75.1% YoY and a MoM climb of 6% to reach 5,524 sold unit. </p><p>ESRS raised the price of rebars to EGP26,985/ton (including VAT) as of February 1, 2023, 4% higher than January 11, 2023, and 32% higher than the beginning of December 2022.</p><p>We remind you that EGTS’s (FV: EGP1.68, EW) next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is, if not further postponed, on 4 February 2023.</p><p>NUCA decided to extend the time allowed for developers to implement projects by 20%, with postponing the installments due from the developer for the same period.</p><p>COMI announced yesterday the suspension of issuing CDs for individuals for a period of one and a half years with an annual return of 20%, paid monthly and 22.5% paid at maturity.</p><p>An OPEC+ panel endorsed the oil producer group&apos;s current output policy at a meeting on Wednesday, leaving production cuts agreed last year in place amid hopes of higher Chinese demand and uncertain prospects for Russian supply.</p><p>The Cabinet approved 13 draft oil agreements for oil exploration in the Western Desert, Gulf of Suez, and the Mediterranean. The exploration rights will go to the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), EGAS, and a number of unnamed international companies once legislative procedures are completed.</p><p>According to the Oil Ministry, Eni produced around 60% of Egypt’s natural gas during 2022.</p><p>The US contractor McDermott has signed an MoU with Greek renewables company Eunice Energy Group to work on a 2-GW interconnector that will link Greece and Egypt’s electricity grids, according to a joint statement. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Prime Minister announced that stakes in no less than 20 state-owned companies will be offered to strategic investors or on the EGX within the next year. The names of those companies should be revealed next week.  </p><p>The US Federal Reserve yesterday raised rates by 25 basis points to a target range of 4.5-4.75%, as expected to a large extent in response to signs of cooling inflation and slowing growth. </p><p>The cabinet granted four unnamed companies in the logistics, vaccine manufacturing, auto parts manufacturing, and hotel sectors, initial approval to obtain golden licenses. The companies will get final approval once they act on unspecified comments from cabinet members at the meeting. </p><p>Tax revenues increased by 20% after applying the electronic tax system, which allowed the inclusion of the informal economy.</p><p>Chimera Investments will now acquire 20% of AUTO&apos;s (FV: EGP7.50, OW) MNT-Halan after adding an investment of USD200 mn in the firm. The new investments put the company on track for a valuation of more than USD 1 bn. However, GB Capital and its subsidiaries continue to hold the majority of the value within the group’s valuation, forming 78.8% of our FV.</p><p>AMIC released their December 2022 report, showing a decline in PC sales volume by 75.1% YoY and a MoM climb of 6% to reach 5,524 sold unit. </p><p>ESRS raised the price of rebars to EGP26,985/ton (including VAT) as of February 1, 2023, 4% higher than January 11, 2023, and 32% higher than the beginning of December 2022.</p><p>We remind you that EGTS’s (FV: EGP1.68, EW) next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is, if not further postponed, on 4 February 2023.</p><p>NUCA decided to extend the time allowed for developers to implement projects by 20%, with postponing the installments due from the developer for the same period.</p><p>COMI announced yesterday the suspension of issuing CDs for individuals for a period of one and a half years with an annual return of 20%, paid monthly and 22.5% paid at maturity.</p><p>An OPEC+ panel endorsed the oil producer group&apos;s current output policy at a meeting on Wednesday, leaving production cuts agreed last year in place amid hopes of higher Chinese demand and uncertain prospects for Russian supply.</p><p>The Cabinet approved 13 draft oil agreements for oil exploration in the Western Desert, Gulf of Suez, and the Mediterranean. The exploration rights will go to the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), EGAS, and a number of unnamed international companies once legislative procedures are completed.</p><p>According to the Oil Ministry, Eni produced around 60% of Egypt’s natural gas during 2022.</p><p>The US contractor McDermott has signed an MoU with Greek renewables company Eunice Energy Group to work on a 2-GW interconnector that will link Greece and Egypt’s electricity grids, according to a joint statement. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pitch: ARCC| An Efficient Player in Tough Times; Upgrade FV to EGP9.94/share. We expect a healthy growth in cement prices (5-year CAGR of 14%, compared to a CAGR of 3% previously), driven mainly by a 50% hike in 2023 to cover up the soaring coal and pet coke prices post currency depreciation. ARCC is enjoying an efficient energy mix (pet coke and alternative fuels fulfill around 80% of ARCC’s energy requirements, a cheaper alternative to coal). We expect ARCC to maintain a solid GPM of 20% in...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Pitch: ARCC| An Efficient Player in Tough Times; Upgrade FV to EGP9.94/share. </b>We expect a healthy growth in cement prices (5-year CAGR of 14%, compared to a CAGR of 3% previously), driven mainly by a 50% hike in 2023 to cover up the soaring coal and pet coke prices post currency depreciation.<b> </b>ARCC is enjoying an efficient energy mix (pet coke and alternative fuels fulfill around 80% of ARCC’s energy requirements, a cheaper alternative to coal).<b> </b>We expect ARCC to maintain a solid GPM of 20% in 2023 and maintain an average of 17% going forward.<b> </b>We forecast ARCC to post net profits of EGP625 million, marking a 79% YoY growth in 2023.<b> </b>We expect a dividends payout ratio of 70% of 2023 net profit, which translates into EGP1.15/share (DY of 18%).<b> </b>ARCC is currently trading at FY23e P/E of 3.9x and EV/EBITDA of 2.3x.</p><p>The IMF has cut its economic growth forecast for Egypt, saying it sees GDP growing 4.0% this year, a 0.4% trim from its previous forecast in October.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s net foreign assets (NFAs) improved by EGP47.28 billion in December (USD2.0 billion), marking a second month of increases after it allowed its currency to depreciate sharply in October, Central Bank data showed. NFAs improved to a negative EGP494.3 billion from a negative EGP541.5 billion in November.</p><p>The EBRD provided EUR1.3 billion to Egypt in 2022, 70% of which was directed towards the private sector to promote social inclusion and green transformation.</p><p>The EBRD, the EU, and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) will provide USD175.5 million to local banks to on-lend to green projects and SMEs in Egypt.</p><p>An Indian company showed interest to establish a renewable and green hydrogen project in Egypt with investments of EGP1 billion.</p><p>Fitch Solutions expects an increase in Egyptian tourism arrivals to reach 52 million tourists until 2026, due to a predicted decrease in the effects of COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian war. The international economic institution expects the number of tourists who will visit Egypt to reach 11.5 million in 2023, 13 million in 2024, 13.5 million in 2025, and 14 million in 2026.</p><p>We upgrade our valuation for <b>AUTO</b> to EGP7.50/share, up from EGP6.55/share, maintaining OW. Our update is based on: GB Auto enhancing margins despite the challenging circumstances faced by the industry, the multiple price increases implemented helped the company’s margins as volumes dropped significantly due to FCY shortage, supporting revenue streams from after-sales-services. GB Capital and its subsidiaries continue to hold the majority of the value within the group’s valuation, forming 78.8% of our FV. We expect GB Capital’s portfolio to grow by a 5yr CAGR of 24.8% and maintain a healthy loan quality. AUTO is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 2.4x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.6x.</p><p>We upgrade our valuation for <b>EFID</b> to EGP19.00/share, up from EGP13.33/share, maintaining OW. Our update is based on: The company’s plan to be present throughout multiple price points allowed the company to strengthen its market share without risking margins, the company’s strong presence in the snack food market as well as its product offering will serve as the main substitute for imported products that are becoming less affordable to the end consumer, EFID’s solid market position allowed it to penetrate multiple market segments and increase volumes and overall demand despite the multiple price increases implemented to offset for rising costs, gaining a relatively large market share in its first year in Morocco, which should gain further momentum with planned expansion plans. EFID is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 10.2x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.9x. </p><p><b>SKPC</b> released FY22 unaudited financial indicators posting 131% YoY growth in net profit to record EGP1,238 million. Net profit increased by 179% YoY (+78% QoQ) to EGP494 million in 4Q22. SKPC is trading at 2023f P/E of 6.5x and</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Pitch: ARCC| An Efficient Player in Tough Times; Upgrade FV to EGP9.94/share. </b>We expect a healthy growth in cement prices (5-year CAGR of 14%, compared to a CAGR of 3% previously), driven mainly by a 50% hike in 2023 to cover up the soaring coal and pet coke prices post currency depreciation.<b> </b>ARCC is enjoying an efficient energy mix (pet coke and alternative fuels fulfill around 80% of ARCC’s energy requirements, a cheaper alternative to coal).<b> </b>We expect ARCC to maintain a solid GPM of 20% in 2023 and maintain an average of 17% going forward.<b> </b>We forecast ARCC to post net profits of EGP625 million, marking a 79% YoY growth in 2023.<b> </b>We expect a dividends payout ratio of 70% of 2023 net profit, which translates into EGP1.15/share (DY of 18%).<b> </b>ARCC is currently trading at FY23e P/E of 3.9x and EV/EBITDA of 2.3x.</p><p>The IMF has cut its economic growth forecast for Egypt, saying it sees GDP growing 4.0% this year, a 0.4% trim from its previous forecast in October.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s net foreign assets (NFAs) improved by EGP47.28 billion in December (USD2.0 billion), marking a second month of increases after it allowed its currency to depreciate sharply in October, Central Bank data showed. NFAs improved to a negative EGP494.3 billion from a negative EGP541.5 billion in November.</p><p>The EBRD provided EUR1.3 billion to Egypt in 2022, 70% of which was directed towards the private sector to promote social inclusion and green transformation.</p><p>The EBRD, the EU, and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) will provide USD175.5 million to local banks to on-lend to green projects and SMEs in Egypt.</p><p>An Indian company showed interest to establish a renewable and green hydrogen project in Egypt with investments of EGP1 billion.</p><p>Fitch Solutions expects an increase in Egyptian tourism arrivals to reach 52 million tourists until 2026, due to a predicted decrease in the effects of COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian war. The international economic institution expects the number of tourists who will visit Egypt to reach 11.5 million in 2023, 13 million in 2024, 13.5 million in 2025, and 14 million in 2026.</p><p>We upgrade our valuation for <b>AUTO</b> to EGP7.50/share, up from EGP6.55/share, maintaining OW. Our update is based on: GB Auto enhancing margins despite the challenging circumstances faced by the industry, the multiple price increases implemented helped the company’s margins as volumes dropped significantly due to FCY shortage, supporting revenue streams from after-sales-services. GB Capital and its subsidiaries continue to hold the majority of the value within the group’s valuation, forming 78.8% of our FV. We expect GB Capital’s portfolio to grow by a 5yr CAGR of 24.8% and maintain a healthy loan quality. AUTO is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 2.4x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.6x.</p><p>We upgrade our valuation for <b>EFID</b> to EGP19.00/share, up from EGP13.33/share, maintaining OW. Our update is based on: The company’s plan to be present throughout multiple price points allowed the company to strengthen its market share without risking margins, the company’s strong presence in the snack food market as well as its product offering will serve as the main substitute for imported products that are becoming less affordable to the end consumer, EFID’s solid market position allowed it to penetrate multiple market segments and increase volumes and overall demand despite the multiple price increases implemented to offset for rising costs, gaining a relatively large market share in its first year in Morocco, which should gain further momentum with planned expansion plans. EFID is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 10.2x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.9x. </p><p><b>SKPC</b> released FY22 unaudited financial indicators posting 131% YoY growth in net profit to record EGP1,238 million. Net profit increased by 179% YoY (+78% QoQ) to EGP494 million in 4Q22. SKPC is trading at 2023f P/E of 6.5x and</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pitch: ADIB| The Rising Star; Upgrade FV to EGP 28.50/share. The bank is currently trading at 0.9x P/B23 and 5.0x P/E23 on net profit post minority and appropriations of EGP 2.2 billion (growth of 24% y/y). Our FV is EGP 28.50/share on 500 million shares, post the conclusion of the final round of capital increase. The stock is the second most liquid in the sector after COMI and joined EGX30. We see a solid potential in the bank with bottom line 5-year CAGR of 21%, and an average RoAE of 19% o...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Pitch: ADIB| The Rising Star; Upgrade FV to EGP 28.50/share. The bank is currently trading at 0.9x P/B23 and 5.0x P/E23 on net profit post minority and appropriations of EGP 2.2 billion (growth of 24% y/y). Our FV is EGP 28.50/share on 500 million shares, post the conclusion of the final round of capital increase. The stock is the second most liquid in the sector after COMI and joined EGX30. We see a solid potential in the bank with bottom line 5-year CAGR of 21%, and an average RoAE of 19% over 2023-2027. </p><p>Pitch: AMOC| Not Reflecting EGP30/USD or Current Spreads; Upgrade FV to EGP10.80. The local currency depreciation is expected to offset the normalization in petroleum products prices. Diesel-fuel oil spread is currently at its highest since 2010/2011. We forecast AMOC to post net profits of EGP2,507 million, marking a 110% YoY growth in FY22/23. We expect the company to pay out 70% of FY22/23 net profit, which translates into EGP1.24/share, or a 16% dividend yield. AMOC is currently trading at FY22/23e P/E of 4.4x and EV/EBITDA of 2.8x.</p><p>National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, and Banque du Caire will suspend the one-year, 25% certificates of deposit by the end of the day today.</p><p>Suez Canal revenues rose 46% y-o-y in January to USD 717 mn. Some 1.95k ships transited the canal this month, up 21% y-o-y. Net tonnage rose 16% y-o-y to 110.6 mn tons.</p><p>Prime Minister noted that subsidized loans cost the government EGP 10 bn. </p><p>The government is spending EGP 6 bn a year to subsidize electricity prices for the industrial sector.</p><p>El Sisi held talks with several Indian firms to draw investments in Egypt’s green infrastructure, including renewable and green hydrogen. </p><p>EGX30 February Rebalancing: ADIB, EFID, and TALM replaced ALCN, HDBK, and QNBA.</p><p>Negotiations on pricing and final stake for QIA’s acquisition deal on Vodafone Egypt are still ongoing and have to be concluded before the final official offer submission, according to local press.</p><p>CICH (FV: EGP8.00, OW) is studying a new investment opportunity in the NBFS sector, through establishment or acquisition.</p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pitch: ADIB| The Rising Star; Upgrade FV to EGP 28.50/share. The bank is currently trading at 0.9x P/B23 and 5.0x P/E23 on net profit post minority and appropriations of EGP 2.2 billion (growth of 24% y/y). Our FV is EGP 28.50/share on 500 million shares, post the conclusion of the final round of capital increase. The stock is the second most liquid in the sector after COMI and joined EGX30. We see a solid potential in the bank with bottom line 5-year CAGR of 21%, and an average RoAE of 19% over 2023-2027. </p><p>Pitch: AMOC| Not Reflecting EGP30/USD or Current Spreads; Upgrade FV to EGP10.80. The local currency depreciation is expected to offset the normalization in petroleum products prices. Diesel-fuel oil spread is currently at its highest since 2010/2011. We forecast AMOC to post net profits of EGP2,507 million, marking a 110% YoY growth in FY22/23. We expect the company to pay out 70% of FY22/23 net profit, which translates into EGP1.24/share, or a 16% dividend yield. AMOC is currently trading at FY22/23e P/E of 4.4x and EV/EBITDA of 2.8x.</p><p>National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, and Banque du Caire will suspend the one-year, 25% certificates of deposit by the end of the day today.</p><p>Suez Canal revenues rose 46% y-o-y in January to USD 717 mn. Some 1.95k ships transited the canal this month, up 21% y-o-y. Net tonnage rose 16% y-o-y to 110.6 mn tons.</p><p>Prime Minister noted that subsidized loans cost the government EGP 10 bn. </p><p>The government is spending EGP 6 bn a year to subsidize electricity prices for the industrial sector.</p><p>El Sisi held talks with several Indian firms to draw investments in Egypt’s green infrastructure, including renewable and green hydrogen. </p><p>EGX30 February Rebalancing: ADIB, EFID, and TALM replaced ALCN, HDBK, and QNBA.</p><p>Negotiations on pricing and final stake for QIA’s acquisition deal on Vodafone Egypt are still ongoing and have to be concluded before the final official offer submission, according to local press.</p><p>CICH (FV: EGP8.00, OW) is studying a new investment opportunity in the NBFS sector, through establishment or acquisition.</p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egypt's external debt declined during the third quarter of last year by about USD720 million, to record USD154.98 billion, which is the second consecutive quarterly decline.  Egypt joining the BRICS’ New Development Bank is raising hopes that this might help reduce demand for USD in the economy, as bank members can use their local currencies in bilateral trade.  ORHD achieved stellar 4Q22 sales of EGP3.8 billion, up 28.6% y/y, bringing FY22 sales to ORHD’s highest-ever annual sales ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s external debt declined during the third quarter of last year by about USD720 million, to record USD154.98 billion, which is the second consecutive quarterly decline. </p><p>Egypt joining the BRICS’ New Development Bank is raising hopes that this might help reduce demand for USD in the economy, as bank members can use their local currencies in bilateral trade. </p><p>ORHD achieved stellar 4Q22 sales of EGP3.8 billion, up 28.6% y/y, bringing FY22 sales to ORHD’s highest-ever annual sales of EGP11.1 billion, up 20.7% y/y. Hospitality performance was strong in 4Q22, with occupancy rate in El Gouna reaching 73%, compared to 69% in 4Q21. ORHD is trading at a 2023 P/E of 5.6x and 2023 EV/EBITDA of 3.4x.</p><p>ABUK released positive 2Q22/23 net profit after taxes at EGP4,457 million (+60% QoQ, +133% YoY). Net profit of 1H22/23 came in at EGP7,234 million (more than 2x). Weaker local currency compensated for the drop in Urea prices. ABUK is currently trading at FY22/23 EV/EBITDA of 3.7x and P/E of 5.3x.</p><p>MICH&apos;s net profit in 1H22/23 registered EGP281 million compared to EGP96 million in 1H22/22. </p><p>The Minister of Petroleum announced the establishment of the Egyptian Company for Soda Ash with investments of USD500 million and an annual production capacity of 600k tons. </p><p>FRA approved extending National Paint&apos;s offer to buy Pachin&apos;s shares for 60 more days.</p><p>CCAP approved a new ESOP equal to 5% of the company&apos;s issued shares, over six years.</p><p>I Check, for converting cars to work with natural gas, will IPO 25% of its shares in EGX at the end of 2023 or early 2024. </p><p>OLFI recorded an attributable net profit of EGP135.8 mn for the quarter, 42.3% higher YoY and a 6.8% decline QoQ. OLFI is due for a valuation review that will bring their FV higher by 10-15% to a range of EGP9.6 to EGP10.0. OLFI’s BoD approved dividends distribution of EGP0.95/share, DY of 9.8%. OLFI is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 5.5x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.8x.</p><p>Chinese “Hisense” is negotiating with the government to manufacture its appliances in Egypt. </p><p>ALCN released 2Q22/23 net profit rise of 197% YoY and 69% QoQ to record EGP1.1 billion in 2Q22/23, mainly driven by weaker local currency. ALCN is currently trading at 22/23f P/E of 7.7x and EV/EBITDA of 8.5x.  </p><p>Maha Capital, the investment arm of Qatar Investment Authority, offers to acquire more than 50% of Port Said Container Handling and Damietta Container Handling.</p><p>CLHO shareholders approved cancelling treasury shares (154 million shares, worth EGP77.28 million), bringing the company&apos;s paid in capital to EGP722.72 million. CLHO is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 19.5x and EV/EBITDA of 10.0x.</p><p>ISPH announced signing a distribution and promotion agreement for the Sandoz over-the-counter (OTC) portfolio of products.</p><p>Weekly Commodities Update</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl         86.7    -1.1%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton        575.2  -8.9%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton 445.0  -11.4%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton         1,110.0          0.9%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton      1,000.0          0.0%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton    469.9  1.0%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton          2,591.5                 0.4%</p><p>LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton    9,242.2                    -0.7%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton    1,920.0                 0.0%</p><p>Steam Coal, USD/ton    358.1          2.0%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT           2,842.0           0.1%</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt&apos;s external debt declined during the third quarter of last year by about USD720 million, to record USD154.98 billion, which is the second consecutive quarterly decline. </p><p>Egypt joining the BRICS’ New Development Bank is raising hopes that this might help reduce demand for USD in the economy, as bank members can use their local currencies in bilateral trade. </p><p>ORHD achieved stellar 4Q22 sales of EGP3.8 billion, up 28.6% y/y, bringing FY22 sales to ORHD’s highest-ever annual sales of EGP11.1 billion, up 20.7% y/y. Hospitality performance was strong in 4Q22, with occupancy rate in El Gouna reaching 73%, compared to 69% in 4Q21. ORHD is trading at a 2023 P/E of 5.6x and 2023 EV/EBITDA of 3.4x.</p><p>ABUK released positive 2Q22/23 net profit after taxes at EGP4,457 million (+60% QoQ, +133% YoY). Net profit of 1H22/23 came in at EGP7,234 million (more than 2x). Weaker local currency compensated for the drop in Urea prices. ABUK is currently trading at FY22/23 EV/EBITDA of 3.7x and P/E of 5.3x.</p><p>MICH&apos;s net profit in 1H22/23 registered EGP281 million compared to EGP96 million in 1H22/22. </p><p>The Minister of Petroleum announced the establishment of the Egyptian Company for Soda Ash with investments of USD500 million and an annual production capacity of 600k tons. </p><p>FRA approved extending National Paint&apos;s offer to buy Pachin&apos;s shares for 60 more days.</p><p>CCAP approved a new ESOP equal to 5% of the company&apos;s issued shares, over six years.</p><p>I Check, for converting cars to work with natural gas, will IPO 25% of its shares in EGX at the end of 2023 or early 2024. </p><p>OLFI recorded an attributable net profit of EGP135.8 mn for the quarter, 42.3% higher YoY and a 6.8% decline QoQ. OLFI is due for a valuation review that will bring their FV higher by 10-15% to a range of EGP9.6 to EGP10.0. OLFI’s BoD approved dividends distribution of EGP0.95/share, DY of 9.8%. OLFI is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 5.5x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.8x.</p><p>Chinese “Hisense” is negotiating with the government to manufacture its appliances in Egypt. </p><p>ALCN released 2Q22/23 net profit rise of 197% YoY and 69% QoQ to record EGP1.1 billion in 2Q22/23, mainly driven by weaker local currency. ALCN is currently trading at 22/23f P/E of 7.7x and EV/EBITDA of 8.5x.  </p><p>Maha Capital, the investment arm of Qatar Investment Authority, offers to acquire more than 50% of Port Said Container Handling and Damietta Container Handling.</p><p>CLHO shareholders approved cancelling treasury shares (154 million shares, worth EGP77.28 million), bringing the company&apos;s paid in capital to EGP722.72 million. CLHO is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 19.5x and EV/EBITDA of 10.0x.</p><p>ISPH announced signing a distribution and promotion agreement for the Sandoz over-the-counter (OTC) portfolio of products.</p><p>Weekly Commodities Update</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl         86.7    -1.1%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton        575.2  -8.9%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton 445.0  -11.4%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton         1,110.0          0.9%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton      1,000.0          0.0%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton    469.9  1.0%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton          2,591.5                 0.4%</p><p>LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton    9,242.2                    -0.7%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton    1,920.0                 0.0%</p><p>Steam Coal, USD/ton    358.1          2.0%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT           2,842.0           0.1%</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[S&amp;P Global Ratings has affirmed Egypt’s B credit rating with a stable outlook.  Prime Minister announced in a speech to reporters the following:  1) The backlog of imported goods at Egyptian ports has been cleared. 2) The government will in two weeks reveal the details of the state-owned firms it plans to offer on the EGX this year.  3) The government will work to activate the initiative to finance the industrial sector, with an interest rate of 11%, starting next week.&nbs...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>S&amp;P Global Ratings has affirmed Egypt’s B credit rating with a stable outlook. </p><p>Prime Minister announced in a speech to reporters the following: </p><p>1) The backlog of imported goods at Egyptian ports has been cleared.</p><p>2) The government will in two weeks reveal the details of the state-owned firms it plans to offer on the EGX this year. </p><p>3) The government will work to activate the initiative to finance the industrial sector, with an interest rate of 11%, starting next week. </p><p>4) The government will announce the industrial development map in the coming weeks, which would help the country achieve USD100 billion in exports.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance targets in FY23/24 to achieve a real GDP growth rate of 5.5%, a primary surplus of more than 2%, and bring the total budget deficit to less than 6%, along with debt rates of less than 80% to GDP.</p><p>The Chairman of the General Authority for Investment confirmed that by next April there will be complete automation of the process for establishing new companies in Egypt, and work is underway to reduce the period for issuing golden licenses to investors to be within 20 days.</p><p>The Fed is widely expected to continue to slow the pace of its interest rate hikes with a smaller 25-bps increase when it meets on Tuesday and Wednesday. In Egypt, we are factoring in a 200 bps hike in rates to reduce the magnitude of negative real interest rates, in light of the recent spike in inflation.</p><p>The Parliament is discussing a proposal to amend the accounting standards used in evaluating the assets of companies listed on the EGX at fair values instead of their book values.</p><p>The cabinet approved giving the Industrial Development Authority the power to cancel or discount penalties to industrial players that fail to deliver projects on time.</p><p>CIRA 1Q22/23 net profit climbed by 7.7% YoY to reach EGP107 mn. </p><p>EGAL raised its selling price in the local market by EGP23k per ton over the last two weeks to reach EGP116k per ton.</p><p>SWDY announced that its subsidiary El Sewedy Cables Qatar received a provisional Letter of Award from Qatar General Electricity &amp; Water Corporation for the establishment of new underground Extra High Voltage / High Voltage Cables (EHV/HV) in addition to different voltage levels from 132kV, 66kV and modifications of the existing circuits MW. The project value exceeds USD328 million, to be executed through a period of 30 months.</p><p>The Egyptian Electric Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency will exempt solar projects producing up to 10 MW of power from paying integration fees, raising the ceiling from 500 KW.</p><p>According to local media sources, Mashreq Bank has received the CBE’s approval to issue one-year CDs with a monthly 22.5% return. The bank will also issue three-year CDs offering a one-time payment of 19% on maturity, or opt for payments monthly (18.75%), quarterly (18.80%) or semi-annually (18.90%).</p><p>The CBE offered three-year treasury bonds with variable interest rates for the first time on Tuesday. The bonds will pay out interest quarterly at a rate 4.25% higher than the corridor rate. The Finance Ministry agreed to double the size of the auction to more than EGP2 bn after it was almost 6x oversubscribed.</p><p>COMI received the approval of the Central Bank of Kenya to acquire the remaining 49% stake in MAYFAIR-CIB Bank.</p><p>EFIC  standalone 2022 net profit amounted to EGP489 million compared to EGP209 million in 2021.</p><p>CPCI 2Q22/23 net profit reached EGP11.3 million in (-75.0% YoY, -70.9% QoQ), bringing 1H22/23 net profit to EGP50.1 million in (-39.0% YoY).</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>S&amp;P Global Ratings has affirmed Egypt’s B credit rating with a stable outlook. </p><p>Prime Minister announced in a speech to reporters the following: </p><p>1) The backlog of imported goods at Egyptian ports has been cleared.</p><p>2) The government will in two weeks reveal the details of the state-owned firms it plans to offer on the EGX this year. </p><p>3) The government will work to activate the initiative to finance the industrial sector, with an interest rate of 11%, starting next week. </p><p>4) The government will announce the industrial development map in the coming weeks, which would help the country achieve USD100 billion in exports.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance targets in FY23/24 to achieve a real GDP growth rate of 5.5%, a primary surplus of more than 2%, and bring the total budget deficit to less than 6%, along with debt rates of less than 80% to GDP.</p><p>The Chairman of the General Authority for Investment confirmed that by next April there will be complete automation of the process for establishing new companies in Egypt, and work is underway to reduce the period for issuing golden licenses to investors to be within 20 days.</p><p>The Fed is widely expected to continue to slow the pace of its interest rate hikes with a smaller 25-bps increase when it meets on Tuesday and Wednesday. In Egypt, we are factoring in a 200 bps hike in rates to reduce the magnitude of negative real interest rates, in light of the recent spike in inflation.</p><p>The Parliament is discussing a proposal to amend the accounting standards used in evaluating the assets of companies listed on the EGX at fair values instead of their book values.</p><p>The cabinet approved giving the Industrial Development Authority the power to cancel or discount penalties to industrial players that fail to deliver projects on time.</p><p>CIRA 1Q22/23 net profit climbed by 7.7% YoY to reach EGP107 mn. </p><p>EGAL raised its selling price in the local market by EGP23k per ton over the last two weeks to reach EGP116k per ton.</p><p>SWDY announced that its subsidiary El Sewedy Cables Qatar received a provisional Letter of Award from Qatar General Electricity &amp; Water Corporation for the establishment of new underground Extra High Voltage / High Voltage Cables (EHV/HV) in addition to different voltage levels from 132kV, 66kV and modifications of the existing circuits MW. The project value exceeds USD328 million, to be executed through a period of 30 months.</p><p>The Egyptian Electric Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency will exempt solar projects producing up to 10 MW of power from paying integration fees, raising the ceiling from 500 KW.</p><p>According to local media sources, Mashreq Bank has received the CBE’s approval to issue one-year CDs with a monthly 22.5% return. The bank will also issue three-year CDs offering a one-time payment of 19% on maturity, or opt for payments monthly (18.75%), quarterly (18.80%) or semi-annually (18.90%).</p><p>The CBE offered three-year treasury bonds with variable interest rates for the first time on Tuesday. The bonds will pay out interest quarterly at a rate 4.25% higher than the corridor rate. The Finance Ministry agreed to double the size of the auction to more than EGP2 bn after it was almost 6x oversubscribed.</p><p>COMI received the approval of the Central Bank of Kenya to acquire the remaining 49% stake in MAYFAIR-CIB Bank.</p><p>EFIC  standalone 2022 net profit amounted to EGP489 million compared to EGP209 million in 2021.</p><p>CPCI 2Q22/23 net profit reached EGP11.3 million in (-75.0% YoY, -70.9% QoQ), bringing 1H22/23 net profit to EGP50.1 million in (-39.0% YoY).</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ORHD| A Dollar-Denominated Asset That Is Still Cheap. ORHD offers solid sales, exposure to the revival in tourism, diversified revenue mix (real estate, hotels, town management), sizable recurring income (hotels, town management), large residual land bank (around 25.0 million sqm), unique product offering (El Gouna, Makadi Heights, Taba Heights), solid development track record, and the shortest installment schedule and highest selling price among sector coverage offered in El Gouna. The stock...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>ORHD| A Dollar-Denominated Asset That Is Still Cheap. ORHD </b>offers solid sales, exposure to the revival in tourism, diversified revenue mix (real estate, hotels, town management), sizable recurring income (hotels, town management), large residual land bank (around 25.0 million sqm), unique product offering (El Gouna, Makadi Heights, Taba Heights), solid development track record, and the shortest installment schedule and highest selling price among sector coverage offered in El Gouna. The stock is a key beneficiary of EGP depreciation on the asset side given land and units in El Gouna are priced in USD.  <b>ORHD</b>’s market cap/sqm is currently at USD11.4/sqm which is heavily discounted compared to historical land transaction sales prices of USD120-375/sqm in El Gouna. At the current market price, the stock offers 104.5% upside potential to our FV of EGP15.32/share.ORHD is trading at a P/E 2023 of ​4.7x and EV/EBITDA 2023 of ​2.9x.</p><p>Imports worth more than USD 1.5 bn were cleared from our ports between 18-23 January.</p><p>Banque Misr and the National Bank of Egypt are cancelling the offering of the one-year, 25% certificates of deposit after the end of January. </p><p>Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy decided to extend the implementation of the decision not to implement an increase in electricity prices for an additional 6 months, ending on June 30, 2023. </p><p>The Public Authority for Industrial Development approved granting a free grace period of an additional six months to industrial projects that exceeded the implementation timetable, while exempting them from 50% of delay fines for previous periods.</p><p>Sovereign Fund of Egypt revealed that 7 foreign consortia are examining 7 state-owned hotels, with the aim of increasing their capital, to acquire a 30% stake.</p><p>AMOC released impressive 2Q22/23 financial indicators showing a 240% YoY and 52% QoQ growth in net profit before minority interest, recording EGP605 million. AMOC is trading at FY22/23 P/E of 4.9x and EV/EBITDA of 4.5x. At current FX assumptions, stock should yield a FV of EGP10.50/share.</p><p>Mopco has appointed Mohamed El Sayed Sobhy Mansour Amer its new chairman and managing director.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund, through its sub-fund for health services and pharmaceutical industries, signed two agreements to invest EGP 2 billion, in partnership with B Investments Holding Company, in the field of specialized health care services, and pharmaceutical distribution and trade services in Egypt.</p><p>ORAS declared a second cash dividend distribution of EGP5.54/share for FY2021, bringing the year’s dividend yield to 10.0%. The dividend is to be distributed on February 9, 2023 for shareholders of record on February 2, 2023.</p><p>The Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy has taken the first steps to implement the electrical supply project for the El Alamein-Sokhna high-speed electric train project, at a cost of nearly EGP10 billion. </p><p>ADCI released 2Q22/23 initial indicators. Bottom-line came in at EGP25.5 million in 2Q22/23 (+7.3% YoY, -7.9% QoQ), bottom-line recorded EGP53.2 million in 1H22/23 (+7.5% YoY). ADCI is currently trading at FY22/23f P/E of 5.9x and EV/EBITDA of 3.9x</p><p>PHDC is establishing the GEMS British International School of Badya in its Badya project in partnership with Egypt Education Platform. </p><p>Hilton signed its second property in Marsa Alam, encompassing 282 rooms.</p><p>SVCE appeal against Reliance Heavy Industries Co. was postponed till February 27, 2023.</p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>ORHD| A Dollar-Denominated Asset That Is Still Cheap. ORHD </b>offers solid sales, exposure to the revival in tourism, diversified revenue mix (real estate, hotels, town management), sizable recurring income (hotels, town management), large residual land bank (around 25.0 million sqm), unique product offering (El Gouna, Makadi Heights, Taba Heights), solid development track record, and the shortest installment schedule and highest selling price among sector coverage offered in El Gouna. The stock is a key beneficiary of EGP depreciation on the asset side given land and units in El Gouna are priced in USD.  <b>ORHD</b>’s market cap/sqm is currently at USD11.4/sqm which is heavily discounted compared to historical land transaction sales prices of USD120-375/sqm in El Gouna. At the current market price, the stock offers 104.5% upside potential to our FV of EGP15.32/share.ORHD is trading at a P/E 2023 of ​4.7x and EV/EBITDA 2023 of ​2.9x.</p><p>Imports worth more than USD 1.5 bn were cleared from our ports between 18-23 January.</p><p>Banque Misr and the National Bank of Egypt are cancelling the offering of the one-year, 25% certificates of deposit after the end of January. </p><p>Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy decided to extend the implementation of the decision not to implement an increase in electricity prices for an additional 6 months, ending on June 30, 2023. </p><p>The Public Authority for Industrial Development approved granting a free grace period of an additional six months to industrial projects that exceeded the implementation timetable, while exempting them from 50% of delay fines for previous periods.</p><p>Sovereign Fund of Egypt revealed that 7 foreign consortia are examining 7 state-owned hotels, with the aim of increasing their capital, to acquire a 30% stake.</p><p>AMOC released impressive 2Q22/23 financial indicators showing a 240% YoY and 52% QoQ growth in net profit before minority interest, recording EGP605 million. AMOC is trading at FY22/23 P/E of 4.9x and EV/EBITDA of 4.5x. At current FX assumptions, stock should yield a FV of EGP10.50/share.</p><p>Mopco has appointed Mohamed El Sayed Sobhy Mansour Amer its new chairman and managing director.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund, through its sub-fund for health services and pharmaceutical industries, signed two agreements to invest EGP 2 billion, in partnership with B Investments Holding Company, in the field of specialized health care services, and pharmaceutical distribution and trade services in Egypt.</p><p>ORAS declared a second cash dividend distribution of EGP5.54/share for FY2021, bringing the year’s dividend yield to 10.0%. The dividend is to be distributed on February 9, 2023 for shareholders of record on February 2, 2023.</p><p>The Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy has taken the first steps to implement the electrical supply project for the El Alamein-Sokhna high-speed electric train project, at a cost of nearly EGP10 billion. </p><p>ADCI released 2Q22/23 initial indicators. Bottom-line came in at EGP25.5 million in 2Q22/23 (+7.3% YoY, -7.9% QoQ), bottom-line recorded EGP53.2 million in 1H22/23 (+7.5% YoY). ADCI is currently trading at FY22/23f P/E of 5.9x and EV/EBITDA of 3.9x</p><p>PHDC is establishing the GEMS British International School of Badya in its Badya project in partnership with Egypt Education Platform. </p><p>Hilton signed its second property in Marsa Alam, encompassing 282 rooms.</p><p>SVCE appeal against Reliance Heavy Industries Co. was postponed till February 27, 2023.</p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Egyptian government held an extended meeting with the World Bank, on Sunday, to discuss the country's financing package. The portfolio between Egypt and the World Bank is c.USD 6.8 billion. Al Mal Newspaper reported that several international institutions decided to invest in Egyptian sovereign debt instruments, including Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan.  Minister of Petroleum expected that Egypt's oil exports would reach more than USD18 billion in 2023, revealing that reserves for new g...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Egyptian government held an extended meeting with the World Bank, on Sunday, to discuss the country&apos;s financing package. The portfolio between Egypt and the World Bank is c.USD 6.8 billion.</p><p>Al Mal Newspaper reported that several international institutions decided to invest in Egyptian sovereign debt instruments, including Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan. </p><p>Minister of Petroleum expected that Egypt&apos;s oil exports would reach more than USD18 billion in 2023, revealing that reserves for new gas discoveries are being evaluated.</p><p>The Sovereign Wealth Fund of Egypt: Gulf investors are evaluating 7 hotels in Egypt, to purchase strategic stakes within, through capital injections. </p><p>HELI cancelled the agreement with Mountain View to co-develop the 1,695 feddan Heliopark land plot in light of current economic developments and rise in land valuations. <em>Heliopark contributes EGP7.11/share to our EGP12.44/share HELI valuation assuming initial guidelines of the Mountain View co-development agreement.</em></p><p>OCDI signed a EGP2.8 billion loan to partially finance the development cost of The Estates project.</p><p>PHDC general assembly approved a EGP150.0 million financial lease contract with ICLE.</p><p>NBE achieved a pretax profit of EGP48.58 billion in 9M22, compared to EGP48.26 billion in the same period last year. While the third quarter witnessed a pretax profit of EGP22.77 billion, compared to EGP19.08 billion by the end of September 2021.</p><p>CI Capital and Compass Capital are launching a fund to invest in EGX-listed companies, with initial investments ranging between EGP 2-3 billion.</p><p>ValU has partnered with the financial services technology startup “Sympl” to provide short-term soft payment solutions to its customers. </p><p>Live poultry prices rose this week by EGP6/Kg to reach EGP60/Kg from the farms despite the drop in feed prices on shortage in supply.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is considering cutting a 5% development fee on imported mobile phone parts amid government plans to localize electronics assembly.</p><p>MHOT reported 1H22/23 revenue of EGP398.8 million, up 65.0% y/y, and net profit of EGP347.2 million, up 129.7% y/y.</p><p>Egypt’s Pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical exports grew by 38.8% YoY in 2022 to stand at USD968 million, compared to USD697 million in 2021.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Egyptian government held an extended meeting with the World Bank, on Sunday, to discuss the country&apos;s financing package. The portfolio between Egypt and the World Bank is c.USD 6.8 billion.</p><p>Al Mal Newspaper reported that several international institutions decided to invest in Egyptian sovereign debt instruments, including Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan. </p><p>Minister of Petroleum expected that Egypt&apos;s oil exports would reach more than USD18 billion in 2023, revealing that reserves for new gas discoveries are being evaluated.</p><p>The Sovereign Wealth Fund of Egypt: Gulf investors are evaluating 7 hotels in Egypt, to purchase strategic stakes within, through capital injections. </p><p>HELI cancelled the agreement with Mountain View to co-develop the 1,695 feddan Heliopark land plot in light of current economic developments and rise in land valuations. <em>Heliopark contributes EGP7.11/share to our EGP12.44/share HELI valuation assuming initial guidelines of the Mountain View co-development agreement.</em></p><p>OCDI signed a EGP2.8 billion loan to partially finance the development cost of The Estates project.</p><p>PHDC general assembly approved a EGP150.0 million financial lease contract with ICLE.</p><p>NBE achieved a pretax profit of EGP48.58 billion in 9M22, compared to EGP48.26 billion in the same period last year. While the third quarter witnessed a pretax profit of EGP22.77 billion, compared to EGP19.08 billion by the end of September 2021.</p><p>CI Capital and Compass Capital are launching a fund to invest in EGX-listed companies, with initial investments ranging between EGP 2-3 billion.</p><p>ValU has partnered with the financial services technology startup “Sympl” to provide short-term soft payment solutions to its customers. </p><p>Live poultry prices rose this week by EGP6/Kg to reach EGP60/Kg from the farms despite the drop in feed prices on shortage in supply.</p><p>The Finance Ministry is considering cutting a 5% development fee on imported mobile phone parts amid government plans to localize electronics assembly.</p><p>MHOT reported 1H22/23 revenue of EGP398.8 million, up 65.0% y/y, and net profit of EGP347.2 million, up 129.7% y/y.</p><p>Egypt’s Pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical exports grew by 38.8% YoY in 2022 to stand at USD968 million, compared to USD697 million in 2021.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The government has signed a fresh USD1.5 bn financing agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) to fund energy and basic commodities imports. The Supply Ministry is set to finalize the “fair prices” of a number of food and consumer commodities this month, to clamp down on price gouging amid soaring inflation. The country needs to invest some USD30 bn into tourism to grow the sector by 25-30% annually between now and 2028.  The CBE, FRA, and Social Housing ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The government has signed a fresh USD1.5 bn financing agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) to fund energy and basic commodities imports.</p><p>The Supply Ministry is set to finalize the “fair prices” of a number of food and consumer commodities this month, to clamp down on price gouging amid soaring inflation.</p><p>The country needs to invest some USD30 bn into tourism to grow the sector by 25-30% annually between now and 2028. </p><p>The CBE, FRA, and Social Housing Fund are putting together a plan to support real estate finance and boost real estate sales to people living abroad.</p><p>Russia is moving towards activating a mechanism to accept payments for grain export deals to Egypt, in its local currency.</p><p>Transport Ministry’s plan to hike the price of train tickets gradually over a four-year period has been put on hold by President ElSisi.</p><p>The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is considering reducing the prices of land allocated for industrial activity in some Upper Egypt governorates, in order to attract more investments to those areas. </p><p>According to the Minister of Petroleum, installing household gas connections helped reducing LPG consumption from 4.2 million tons to 3.6 million tons, thus reducing the subsidy bill.</p><p>JUFO rallied yesterday after the release of the company&apos;s founder and former CEO. Despite the rally, and the stock price reaching a 3-year high, the stock still offers a valuation gap of 19% between its current price and our fair value of EGP11.12/share. JUFO is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 9.9x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.3x.</p><p>GB Auto Group has rebranded itself as GB Corp, to create one unified entity, that overlooks GB Auto, GB Capital, GB Logistics, GB Ventures, GB Academy, and the Ghabbour Foundation for Development.</p><p>An industry expert announced that locally assembled cars will witness a new 20-25% price increase during the current year, affected by the EGP devaluation, and the rising financing costs and interest rates.</p><p>PHAR (FV: EGP50.00, OW) will hold its extraordinary general assembly on 18 February 2023 to decide on increasing the company’s issued capital from EGP991.7 million to EGP1,140.4 million (an increase of EGP148.75 million distributed over 14.87 shares) through a rights issue.</p><p>Arab Investment Bank, which is 51% owned by HRHO, achieved 9M22 net profit of EGP401.2 million, compared to EGP7.2 million, at the end of 9M21. </p><p>The chemicals and fertilizers exports council plans to increase the total exports of the sector to USD10 billion in 2023, up from USD8.629 billion in 2022. </p><p>ALCN declared FY21/22 dividends distribution of EGP1.10 per share with a payout ratio of 81.7% and a dividend yield of 5.5% to be distributed on 13 February 2023, with the record date on 8 February 2023.</p><p>Tourism company, Travco Group, plans to invest EGP7.0 billion in 2023 to raise its hotel capacity by 13% to 17k rooms.</p><p>The New Urban Communities Authority is studying issuing future flow securitization bonds.</p><p>Giza General Contracting Company (GGCC) has been rewarded the construction works of utilities worth EGP97.53 million in New Sohag City.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p>Oil prices increased by 2.8% during the last week to close at USD87.63/bbl on Friday, affected by expectations for higher demand from China as it continues to lift COVID-19 restrictions.</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl            87.6     2.8%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton          631.3   5.3%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton  502.5   0.0%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,100.0            0.0%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton         975.0   0.0%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton       464.9   0.0%</p><p>LME Aluminu</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government has signed a fresh USD1.5 bn financing agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) to fund energy and basic commodities imports.</p><p>The Supply Ministry is set to finalize the “fair prices” of a number of food and consumer commodities this month, to clamp down on price gouging amid soaring inflation.</p><p>The country needs to invest some USD30 bn into tourism to grow the sector by 25-30% annually between now and 2028. </p><p>The CBE, FRA, and Social Housing Fund are putting together a plan to support real estate finance and boost real estate sales to people living abroad.</p><p>Russia is moving towards activating a mechanism to accept payments for grain export deals to Egypt, in its local currency.</p><p>Transport Ministry’s plan to hike the price of train tickets gradually over a four-year period has been put on hold by President ElSisi.</p><p>The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is considering reducing the prices of land allocated for industrial activity in some Upper Egypt governorates, in order to attract more investments to those areas. </p><p>According to the Minister of Petroleum, installing household gas connections helped reducing LPG consumption from 4.2 million tons to 3.6 million tons, thus reducing the subsidy bill.</p><p>JUFO rallied yesterday after the release of the company&apos;s founder and former CEO. Despite the rally, and the stock price reaching a 3-year high, the stock still offers a valuation gap of 19% between its current price and our fair value of EGP11.12/share. JUFO is currently trading at a FY23 P/E of 9.9x and an EV/EBITDA of 5.3x.</p><p>GB Auto Group has rebranded itself as GB Corp, to create one unified entity, that overlooks GB Auto, GB Capital, GB Logistics, GB Ventures, GB Academy, and the Ghabbour Foundation for Development.</p><p>An industry expert announced that locally assembled cars will witness a new 20-25% price increase during the current year, affected by the EGP devaluation, and the rising financing costs and interest rates.</p><p>PHAR (FV: EGP50.00, OW) will hold its extraordinary general assembly on 18 February 2023 to decide on increasing the company’s issued capital from EGP991.7 million to EGP1,140.4 million (an increase of EGP148.75 million distributed over 14.87 shares) through a rights issue.</p><p>Arab Investment Bank, which is 51% owned by HRHO, achieved 9M22 net profit of EGP401.2 million, compared to EGP7.2 million, at the end of 9M21. </p><p>The chemicals and fertilizers exports council plans to increase the total exports of the sector to USD10 billion in 2023, up from USD8.629 billion in 2022. </p><p>ALCN declared FY21/22 dividends distribution of EGP1.10 per share with a payout ratio of 81.7% and a dividend yield of 5.5% to be distributed on 13 February 2023, with the record date on 8 February 2023.</p><p>Tourism company, Travco Group, plans to invest EGP7.0 billion in 2023 to raise its hotel capacity by 13% to 17k rooms.</p><p>The New Urban Communities Authority is studying issuing future flow securitization bonds.</p><p>Giza General Contracting Company (GGCC) has been rewarded the construction works of utilities worth EGP97.53 million in New Sohag City.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p>Oil prices increased by 2.8% during the last week to close at USD87.63/bbl on Friday, affected by expectations for higher demand from China as it continues to lift COVID-19 restrictions.</p><p>Brent, USD/bbl            87.6     2.8%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton          631.3   5.3%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton  502.5   0.0%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,100.0            0.0%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton         975.0   0.0%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton       464.9   0.0%</p><p>LME Aluminu</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Emerging-market equity and bond funds saw a record USD12.7 bn in inflows last week as China’s relaxation of its covid-19 curbs continues to drive optimism. Foreign investors are once again looking at Egypt’s debt market on the back of a cheaper EGP and record-high yield. The Bank of Russia last week approved the EGP as a trade currency, raising hopes in Egypt to make it easier to import from Russia, with less pressure on Egypt’s USD reserves. Cairo International Airport welcomed a group of Ch...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Emerging-market equity and bond funds saw a record USD12.7 bn in inflows last week as China’s relaxation of its covid-19 curbs continues to drive optimism.</p><p>Foreign investors are once again looking at Egypt’s debt market on the back of a cheaper EGP and record-high yield.</p><p>The Bank of Russia last week approved the EGP as a trade currency, raising hopes in Egypt to make it easier to import from Russia, with less pressure on Egypt’s USD reserves.</p><p>Cairo International Airport welcomed a group of Chinese tourists on Friday. EgyptAir will resume flights to China in March after Beijing eased its covid-19 travel curbs.</p><p>GAFI plans to launch in early April an electronic platform to make it easier to set up a business.</p><p>Prime Minister headed the first meeting of a committee formed to implement the state ownership policy document on Thursday.</p><p>The founder of Juhayna and his son have been reportedly released.</p><p>GB Capital has finalized an agreement to indirectly sell 45% of its leasing business, GB Lease, to Chimera Investments for EGP855 mn. GB Capital will have a controlling 55% stake in the company, which the transaction values at EGP1.9 bn.</p><p>According to local media, HELI intends to offer the 945 feddan second phase of Heliopark to Gulf investors for co-development. This follows the 750 feddan first phase of Heliopark co-development agreement with Mountain View.</p><p>BINV is planning to invest EGP2 bn in the healthcare and food sectors in 2023, where the healthcare company transaction is expected to close in 1Q23 while the food sector company acquisition is expected to close in 2Q23.</p><p>Valu intends to issue securitization bonds worth EGP4.5 bn in 2023. The company is working to issue securitization bonds worth EGP1.1 bn in 1Q23, followed by three other issuances with values ranging between EGP1.1- 1.2 bn per issue.</p><p>The Egyptian Company for Mortgage Refinance notified companies offering mortgage finance to postpone utilizing the low-return initiative.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Emerging-market equity and bond funds saw a record USD12.7 bn in inflows last week as China’s relaxation of its covid-19 curbs continues to drive optimism.</p><p>Foreign investors are once again looking at Egypt’s debt market on the back of a cheaper EGP and record-high yield.</p><p>The Bank of Russia last week approved the EGP as a trade currency, raising hopes in Egypt to make it easier to import from Russia, with less pressure on Egypt’s USD reserves.</p><p>Cairo International Airport welcomed a group of Chinese tourists on Friday. EgyptAir will resume flights to China in March after Beijing eased its covid-19 travel curbs.</p><p>GAFI plans to launch in early April an electronic platform to make it easier to set up a business.</p><p>Prime Minister headed the first meeting of a committee formed to implement the state ownership policy document on Thursday.</p><p>The founder of Juhayna and his son have been reportedly released.</p><p>GB Capital has finalized an agreement to indirectly sell 45% of its leasing business, GB Lease, to Chimera Investments for EGP855 mn. GB Capital will have a controlling 55% stake in the company, which the transaction values at EGP1.9 bn.</p><p>According to local media, HELI intends to offer the 945 feddan second phase of Heliopark to Gulf investors for co-development. This follows the 750 feddan first phase of Heliopark co-development agreement with Mountain View.</p><p>BINV is planning to invest EGP2 bn in the healthcare and food sectors in 2023, where the healthcare company transaction is expected to close in 1Q23 while the food sector company acquisition is expected to close in 2Q23.</p><p>Valu intends to issue securitization bonds worth EGP4.5 bn in 2023. The company is working to issue securitization bonds worth EGP1.1 bn in 1Q23, followed by three other issuances with values ranging between EGP1.1- 1.2 bn per issue.</p><p>The Egyptian Company for Mortgage Refinance notified companies offering mortgage finance to postpone utilizing the low-return initiative.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Prime Minister announced the approval of new 11% subsidized loans for industry and agriculture. Current backlog of imported goods at ports stands at some USD5.3 billion, of which USD 3 billion is pending documents from importers rather than hard currency to be released. Egypt’s total exports grew by 20% YoY in 2022 to register USD53.8 billion, while non-oil imports remained unchanged at around USD80 billion. Planning Minister expects that Egypt could raise some USD2-2.5 billion through st...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Prime Minister announced the approval of new 11% subsidized loans for industry and agriculture.</p><p>Current backlog of imported goods at ports stands at some USD5.3 billion, of which USD 3 billion is pending documents from importers rather than hard currency to be released.</p><p>Egypt’s total exports grew by 20% YoY in 2022 to register USD53.8 billion, while non-oil imports remained unchanged at around USD80 billion.</p><p>Planning Minister expects that Egypt could raise some USD2-2.5 billion through strategic stake sales in 1H23<b> </b>ahead of listing state-owned companies on EGX.</p><p>Planning Minister said that inflation is expected to fall during the second half of the year to between 7-9% by the end of 2023.</p><p>Fitch Solutions forecasts Egypt tourism revenue to reach USD13.6 billion this year, up 17.7% from 2022.</p><p>ESRS raised the price of rebars by EGP1,000/ton to EGP26,985/ton (including VAT) as of January 18, 2023. The announced price is 4% higher than the EGP25,985/ton on January 11, 2023, and 32% higher than the EGP20,450/ton at the beginning of December.</p><p>Egypt Education Platform acquired a majority stake comprising 71.4 million shares in Selah El Telmeez for EGP646 million. EEP is owned by EFG Hermes and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt.</p><p>Real estate industry players are asking for state support such as favorable lending terms, loosened rules for delivery time, favorable land repayment terms, measures to increase companies&apos; ability to sell properties to foreigners in foreign currency, and financing solutions to make it easier for homebuyers to purchase properties.</p><p>A planned tender for a 20-MW solar plant in Hurghada has been postponed to February 22 from January 23, so bidders can reassess their figures following the recent volatility in the USD-EGP exchange rate.</p><p>The Ministry of Electricity received an offer from a Greek company to launch electricity generation projects through clean and renewable sources, and to establish an electrical interconnection line to export the produced energy to Athens at a later stage, with total investments amounting to about USD4 billion. </p><p>Chemicals and fertilizers exports increased by 30% YoY to USD8.5 billion in 2022. The Chemicals Export Council targets growing the sector’s exports by another 15-20% during 2023.</p><p>Global oil demand is set to rise by 1.9 mb/d in 2023 to a record 101.7 mb/d, with nearly half the gain from China following the lifting of its Covid restrictions.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Prime Minister announced the approval of new 11% subsidized loans for industry and agriculture.</p><p>Current backlog of imported goods at ports stands at some USD5.3 billion, of which USD 3 billion is pending documents from importers rather than hard currency to be released.</p><p>Egypt’s total exports grew by 20% YoY in 2022 to register USD53.8 billion, while non-oil imports remained unchanged at around USD80 billion.</p><p>Planning Minister expects that Egypt could raise some USD2-2.5 billion through strategic stake sales in 1H23<b> </b>ahead of listing state-owned companies on EGX.</p><p>Planning Minister said that inflation is expected to fall during the second half of the year to between 7-9% by the end of 2023.</p><p>Fitch Solutions forecasts Egypt tourism revenue to reach USD13.6 billion this year, up 17.7% from 2022.</p><p>ESRS raised the price of rebars by EGP1,000/ton to EGP26,985/ton (including VAT) as of January 18, 2023. The announced price is 4% higher than the EGP25,985/ton on January 11, 2023, and 32% higher than the EGP20,450/ton at the beginning of December.</p><p>Egypt Education Platform acquired a majority stake comprising 71.4 million shares in Selah El Telmeez for EGP646 million. EEP is owned by EFG Hermes and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt.</p><p>Real estate industry players are asking for state support such as favorable lending terms, loosened rules for delivery time, favorable land repayment terms, measures to increase companies&apos; ability to sell properties to foreigners in foreign currency, and financing solutions to make it easier for homebuyers to purchase properties.</p><p>A planned tender for a 20-MW solar plant in Hurghada has been postponed to February 22 from January 23, so bidders can reassess their figures following the recent volatility in the USD-EGP exchange rate.</p><p>The Ministry of Electricity received an offer from a Greek company to launch electricity generation projects through clean and renewable sources, and to establish an electrical interconnection line to export the produced energy to Athens at a later stage, with total investments amounting to about USD4 billion. </p><p>Chemicals and fertilizers exports increased by 30% YoY to USD8.5 billion in 2022. The Chemicals Export Council targets growing the sector’s exports by another 15-20% during 2023.</p><p>Global oil demand is set to rise by 1.9 mb/d in 2023 to a record 101.7 mb/d, with nearly half the gain from China following the lifting of its Covid restrictions.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Banque du Caire is now offering a one-year, 25% certificate of deposit. Real estate tax revenues reached EGP3.1 billion during 1H22/23. The Ministry of Transport and the Spanish train manufacturer, Talgo, are considering establishing a new company to localize the train manufacturing industry in Egypt. According to Fitch Ratings, Egyptian banks’ regulatory capital ratios can withstand further EGP depreciation as they are supported by healthy internal capital generation. BINV is going to sell G...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Banque du Caire is now offering a one-year, 25% certificate of deposit.</p><p>Real estate tax revenues reached EGP3.1 billion during 1H22/23.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport and the Spanish train manufacturer, Talgo, are considering establishing a new company to localize the train manufacturing industry in Egypt.</p><p>According to Fitch Ratings, Egyptian banks’ regulatory capital ratios can withstand further EGP depreciation as they are supported by healthy internal capital generation.</p><p>BINV is going to sell Giza Systems at a higher value (USD128 million up from USD119 million). This translates to USD83 million after deducting WC items and taxes. Accordingly, BINV’s stake would record around USD37 million.</p><p>HRHO is going to exit its operations in Pakistan and Jordan.</p><p>SKPC is planning to acquire 100% of ETHYDCO during 3Q23 through share swap.</p><p>Vodacom is acquiring an additional 0.02% of Vodafone Egypt from minority shareholders after the subscription period of its offer closed yesterday.</p><p>The Alexandria Electricity Distribution Company is preparing to offer a tender to companies working in the field, to supply 200k prepaid electricity meters.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Banque du Caire is now offering a one-year, 25% certificate of deposit.</p><p>Real estate tax revenues reached EGP3.1 billion during 1H22/23.</p><p>The Ministry of Transport and the Spanish train manufacturer, Talgo, are considering establishing a new company to localize the train manufacturing industry in Egypt.</p><p>According to Fitch Ratings, Egyptian banks’ regulatory capital ratios can withstand further EGP depreciation as they are supported by healthy internal capital generation.</p><p>BINV is going to sell Giza Systems at a higher value (USD128 million up from USD119 million). This translates to USD83 million after deducting WC items and taxes. Accordingly, BINV’s stake would record around USD37 million.</p><p>HRHO is going to exit its operations in Pakistan and Jordan.</p><p>SKPC is planning to acquire 100% of ETHYDCO during 3Q23 through share swap.</p><p>Vodacom is acquiring an additional 0.02% of Vodafone Egypt from minority shareholders after the subscription period of its offer closed yesterday.</p><p>The Alexandria Electricity Distribution Company is preparing to offer a tender to companies working in the field, to supply 200k prepaid electricity meters.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Central Bank announced of an upswing in foreign inflows to local banks through the local foreign exchange market and other sources in recent days. Foreign investors poured some USD925 million into our local foreign exchange market in three days.  The two state-owned banks will withdraw within days the one-year, 25% certificates of deposit they introduced to the market. The government is currently studying the establishment of a closed foreign currency fund for Egyptians working abroa...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Central Bank announced of an upswing in foreign inflows to local banks through the local foreign exchange market and other sources in recent days.</p><p>Foreign investors poured some USD925 million into our local foreign exchange market in three days. </p><p>The two state-owned banks will withdraw within days the one-year, 25% certificates of deposit they introduced to the market.</p><p>The government is currently studying the establishment of a closed foreign currency fund for Egyptians working abroad as a more stable source for foreign currency supply compared to hot money.  </p><p>NI Capital is preparing to offer two government companies in EGX during the second half of 2023.</p><p>The Ministry of Tourism targets increasing the number of tourists visiting Egypt to 30 million annually by 2028. The ministry also targets increasing tourists’ number by 25-30% in the short-term.</p><p>A new scheme offering subsidized bread to all is set to launch tomorrow. Those who are not covered by the ration card system will be able to buy bread from bakeries at cost, in a trial of the new scheme.</p><p>Building materials exports increased by 7% YoY to USD6.37 billion in 11 months 2022, up from USD5.93 billion in the same period of 2021.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) and Etisalat Egypt have established Erada Microfinance, in a move designed to improve access to finance for micro and small businesses.</p><p>SWDY&apos;s subsidiary Elsewedy Electric for Transmission &amp; Distribution signed a new contract for Al Ghazala Energy Company in Saudi Arabia to construct a solar power station with a capacity of 300 MW. </p><p>The Electricity Ministry is working on a tender for six solar facilities in Aswan.</p><p>Tanfeez for Real Estate Investment is negotiating with TMGH to buy assets in Al Rehab and Madinaty worth around EGP700.0 million.</p><p>The total financing granted by banks and NBFs under the real estate financing initiative for low and middle-income class reached EGP54.47 billion as of December 2022.</p><p>Five local and international consortiums have submitted offers to establish three cooking oil complexes with investments of up to USD321 mn. </p><p>The Parliament passed a law that allows Oil Minister Tarek El Molla to contract the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and Brenco to explore for oil offshore North Sinai.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | Brent, USD/bbl | 85.0 | <em>4.9%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 589.0 | <em>9.5%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 502.5 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,100.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 975.0 | -0.3%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 464.3 | -3.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,566.4 | 6.7%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,885.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 370.0 | -6.1%<br/> | Crude Palm Oil, USD/MT | 891.6 | -5.4%<br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,838.0 | -4.3%</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Central Bank announced of an upswing in foreign inflows to local banks through the local foreign exchange market and other sources in recent days.</p><p>Foreign investors poured some USD925 million into our local foreign exchange market in three days. </p><p>The two state-owned banks will withdraw within days the one-year, 25% certificates of deposit they introduced to the market.</p><p>The government is currently studying the establishment of a closed foreign currency fund for Egyptians working abroad as a more stable source for foreign currency supply compared to hot money.  </p><p>NI Capital is preparing to offer two government companies in EGX during the second half of 2023.</p><p>The Ministry of Tourism targets increasing the number of tourists visiting Egypt to 30 million annually by 2028. The ministry also targets increasing tourists’ number by 25-30% in the short-term.</p><p>A new scheme offering subsidized bread to all is set to launch tomorrow. Those who are not covered by the ration card system will be able to buy bread from bakeries at cost, in a trial of the new scheme.</p><p>Building materials exports increased by 7% YoY to USD6.37 billion in 11 months 2022, up from USD5.93 billion in the same period of 2021.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) and Etisalat Egypt have established Erada Microfinance, in a move designed to improve access to finance for micro and small businesses.</p><p>SWDY&apos;s subsidiary Elsewedy Electric for Transmission &amp; Distribution signed a new contract for Al Ghazala Energy Company in Saudi Arabia to construct a solar power station with a capacity of 300 MW. </p><p>The Electricity Ministry is working on a tender for six solar facilities in Aswan.</p><p>Tanfeez for Real Estate Investment is negotiating with TMGH to buy assets in Al Rehab and Madinaty worth around EGP700.0 million.</p><p>The total financing granted by banks and NBFs under the real estate financing initiative for low and middle-income class reached EGP54.47 billion as of December 2022.</p><p>Five local and international consortiums have submitted offers to establish three cooking oil complexes with investments of up to USD321 mn. </p><p>The Parliament passed a law that allows Oil Minister Tarek El Molla to contract the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and Brenco to explore for oil offshore North Sinai.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodities Update</b></p><p> | Brent, USD/bbl | 85.0 | <em>4.9%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 589.0 | <em>9.5%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 502.5 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,100.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 975.0 | -0.3%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 464.3 | -3.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,566.4 | 6.7%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,885.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 370.0 | -6.1%<br/> | Crude Palm Oil, USD/MT | 891.6 | -5.4%<br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 2,838.0 | -4.3%</p><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[-Egyptian Banks: Love at the time of macro challenges. Egyptian banks are delivering ROEs north of 20%, and most of them are trading below book values. Most banks that got acquired in Egypt recently witnessed transaction multiples that are double those seen amongst listed banks. Treasury investments will present a good opportunity to park excess liquidity, and the high-interest rate environment will serve NIMs and push them higher. ADIB, CIEB, CANA, SAUD, HDBK, along with COMI of course that ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>-Egyptian Banks: Love at the time of macro challenges. Egyptian banks are delivering ROEs north of 20%, and most of them are trading below book values. Most banks that got acquired in Egypt recently witnessed transaction multiples that are double those seen amongst listed banks. Treasury investments will present a good opportunity to park excess liquidity, and the high-interest rate environment will serve NIMs and push them higher. ADIB, CIEB, CANA, SAUD, HDBK, along with COMI of course that continues to be cheap.</p><p>-Government sale of assets and the real estate sector steal the show. High focus went from the market to the stocks where the government intends to sell assets including HELI, EGAL, AMOC, SKPC, HDBK, EFIH, MNHD, ABUK, &amp; ALCN.   </p><p>-Damietta and Postsaid Containers Handling (DCH, PCH) are also ready to be sold to a strategic investor within weeks.  FV of CSAG is around EGP22.00-26.60, based on P/E 22/23 transaction multiple of 10.0-12.0x.  </p><p>- EGP held steady against the USD yesterday, settling at 29.63/USD.</p><p>-Yesterday’s treasury auction of three-month bills was more than 10x oversubscribed, ultimately selling EGP 87.1 bn worth of bills at a weighted average yield of 20.52%. </p><p>-Finance Ministry has issued the amended executive regulations for the VAT Act, which contain new targeted tax breaks designed to support manufacturing and boost exports.</p><p>-Federation of Chambers of Commerce estimated the volume of goods that are still in the ports at the present time at about USD5.4 billion.</p><p>PP Unit stated that the consortia qualified for the tender of the construction of the EGP3.5 billion dry port and a logistics center at the 10th of Ramadan should start submitting their technical and financial bids on April 30. The list of competing alliances includes the French “SWDY-CMA”, the French “Bolluret-Miriam”, “ORAS - Abu Dhabi Ports.”</p><p>-PPP Unit started that 28 international consortia submitted their documents to qualify for the tender of the construction of 17 water desalination plants. </p><p>-Chevron and Eni have made a significant gas discovery in the Eastern Mediterranean. Media states that the field has been estimated to hold 3.5 trn cubic feet of gas.</p><p>-EU will impose a ban on imports of Russian diesel, jet fuel, and other oil products starting February 5, while the G7 also plans to implement price caps on those products.</p><p>-Negotiations between the Holding Company for Construction and Development (HELI&apos;s major shareholder) and Gulf companies and funds include partnering on the Heliopark project.</p><p>-ETRS confirmed that the company is still studying the acquisition of the National Company for Transport and High Seas Services “NOSCO”, and the deal is planned to be completed in 1Q23.</p><p>-Price of some meds could increase by 20-25% by the end of February after around 50-60 medicine manufacturers submitted requests to the Egyptian Drug Authority to increase prices, to offset currency weakness.</p><p>-CLHO plans to spend around EGP3.0 billion over the coming six years on the development of 4 hospitals, according to local press.</p><p>-MNOs are in discussions with the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) to increase prices of telecom services, after a hike of around 40% in costs on currency weakness.</p><p>-Egyptian Poultry Association requested from The Holding Company for Food Production to raise the poultry selling prices from the current EGP62/Kg to a new EGP82/Kg amidst the rise in market prices and production costs.</p><p>-House Economic Affairs Committee began its discussion of the Unified Insurance Act yesterday, which was approved by the Senate last April.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>-Egyptian Banks: Love at the time of macro challenges. Egyptian banks are delivering ROEs north of 20%, and most of them are trading below book values. Most banks that got acquired in Egypt recently witnessed transaction multiples that are double those seen amongst listed banks. Treasury investments will present a good opportunity to park excess liquidity, and the high-interest rate environment will serve NIMs and push them higher. ADIB, CIEB, CANA, SAUD, HDBK, along with COMI of course that continues to be cheap.</p><p>-Government sale of assets and the real estate sector steal the show. High focus went from the market to the stocks where the government intends to sell assets including HELI, EGAL, AMOC, SKPC, HDBK, EFIH, MNHD, ABUK, &amp; ALCN.   </p><p>-Damietta and Postsaid Containers Handling (DCH, PCH) are also ready to be sold to a strategic investor within weeks.  FV of CSAG is around EGP22.00-26.60, based on P/E 22/23 transaction multiple of 10.0-12.0x.  </p><p>- EGP held steady against the USD yesterday, settling at 29.63/USD.</p><p>-Yesterday’s treasury auction of three-month bills was more than 10x oversubscribed, ultimately selling EGP 87.1 bn worth of bills at a weighted average yield of 20.52%. </p><p>-Finance Ministry has issued the amended executive regulations for the VAT Act, which contain new targeted tax breaks designed to support manufacturing and boost exports.</p><p>-Federation of Chambers of Commerce estimated the volume of goods that are still in the ports at the present time at about USD5.4 billion.</p><p>PP Unit stated that the consortia qualified for the tender of the construction of the EGP3.5 billion dry port and a logistics center at the 10th of Ramadan should start submitting their technical and financial bids on April 30. The list of competing alliances includes the French “SWDY-CMA”, the French “Bolluret-Miriam”, “ORAS - Abu Dhabi Ports.”</p><p>-PPP Unit started that 28 international consortia submitted their documents to qualify for the tender of the construction of 17 water desalination plants. </p><p>-Chevron and Eni have made a significant gas discovery in the Eastern Mediterranean. Media states that the field has been estimated to hold 3.5 trn cubic feet of gas.</p><p>-EU will impose a ban on imports of Russian diesel, jet fuel, and other oil products starting February 5, while the G7 also plans to implement price caps on those products.</p><p>-Negotiations between the Holding Company for Construction and Development (HELI&apos;s major shareholder) and Gulf companies and funds include partnering on the Heliopark project.</p><p>-ETRS confirmed that the company is still studying the acquisition of the National Company for Transport and High Seas Services “NOSCO”, and the deal is planned to be completed in 1Q23.</p><p>-Price of some meds could increase by 20-25% by the end of February after around 50-60 medicine manufacturers submitted requests to the Egyptian Drug Authority to increase prices, to offset currency weakness.</p><p>-CLHO plans to spend around EGP3.0 billion over the coming six years on the development of 4 hospitals, according to local press.</p><p>-MNOs are in discussions with the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) to increase prices of telecom services, after a hike of around 40% in costs on currency weakness.</p><p>-Egyptian Poultry Association requested from The Holding Company for Food Production to raise the poultry selling prices from the current EGP62/Kg to a new EGP82/Kg amidst the rise in market prices and production costs.</p><p>-House Economic Affairs Committee began its discussion of the Unified Insurance Act yesterday, which was approved by the Senate last April.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>United States inflation slowed to its lowest level in a year in December, to 6.5% from 7.1% in November, largely on the back of falling gas prices, raising hopes that this will prompt the US central bank to again slow the pace of rate hikes in its coming meeting to 25 bps on February 1.</p><p>Signs that inflation may have peaked in the US and that monetary tightening could ease are prompting investors to pile into emerging-market sovereign debt in 2023 following a tough year. EM sovereign debt has seen more than USD40 bn in inflows so far this year.</p><p>Foreign investors are starting to return to the local debt market, with Thursday’s treasury auction more than 3x oversubscribed. CBE was looking to sell EGP20 bn worth of six-month bills and ultimately sold EGP51.9 bn worth of bills at a weighted average yield of 21.0%.</p><p>Goods worth a combined USD645 mn were released from ports last Wednesday and Thursday, which would put the total value of goods cleared since 1 December at some USD9.1 bn.</p><p>Egypt’s trade deficit widened in October 2022 to USD3.58 bn, up 21% from October 2021. Exports fell almost 10% y-o-y in October to USD3.77 bn, due to declining oil and fertilizer prices. Imports rose slightly to USD7.35 bn, up 3.0% y-o-y.</p><p>Preliminary figures for 1H 2022/2023 show a 14.2% rise in state revenues. Cash subsidies grew 14% y-o-y to EGP10.7 bn. Ration-card subsidies increased 17.5% y-o-y. The primary surplus grew more than eightfold y-o-y to register EGP25.5 bn (2.3% of GDP).</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt added five companies to its pre-IPO fund. Safi, Wataniya, Banque du Caire, Misr Life Insurance, and Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene (Elab) are on the list. The fund will offer a 20-30% stake in these companies to strategic investors. The fund will sell shares worth USD2.5-3 bn during the initial phase.</p><p>Egypt launched a tourism marketing campaign starting today to attract a wider and different tourist base.</p><p>TALM 1Q22/23 net profit reached EGP108 mn, up by 50% YoY.</p><p>PACH’s major shareholders raised objections on the current offer prices of EGP30/share. The shareholders clarified that PACH’s valuation now exceeds EGP30/share in light of the new FX rate.</p><p>The German company Wintershall Dea discovered a new gas field in its concession area in Damanhour governorate.</p><p>Egypt exported around 8 million tons (Mt) of liquefied natural gas during 2022, worth around USD8-8.5 billion. Egypt’s LNG exports grew by almost 1 Mt from 2021 levels and more than 6 Mt compared to 2020. </p><p>Oil prices were boosted by improved demand outlook in China. Brent crude for March delivery rose 1.5% to settle at USD85.28/bbl.</p><p>MCQE stated that the fire that broke out in the company’s mazut tank on January 10, 2023, lasted for just 30 minutes, and the plant is operating normally now.</p><p>Several contracting companies have submitted requests to the Ministry of Transport to set up a mechanism that includes calculating the price differences for contracted works that are being completed on a monthly basis instead of every three months, in light of the recent movements in the EGP exchange rate.</p><p>The Economic Authority of the Suez Canal is seeking completion of the development works of Al-Arish sea port and reopening it by the beginning of 2024, with investments of EGP3 billion.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>United States inflation slowed to its lowest level in a year in December, to 6.5% from 7.1% in November, largely on the back of falling gas prices, raising hopes that this will prompt the US central bank to again slow the pace of rate hikes in its coming meeting to 25 bps on February 1.</p><p>Signs that inflation may have peaked in the US and that monetary tightening could ease are prompting investors to pile into emerging-market sovereign debt in 2023 following a tough year. EM sovereign debt has seen more than USD40 bn in inflows so far this year.</p><p>Foreign investors are starting to return to the local debt market, with Thursday’s treasury auction more than 3x oversubscribed. CBE was looking to sell EGP20 bn worth of six-month bills and ultimately sold EGP51.9 bn worth of bills at a weighted average yield of 21.0%.</p><p>Goods worth a combined USD645 mn were released from ports last Wednesday and Thursday, which would put the total value of goods cleared since 1 December at some USD9.1 bn.</p><p>Egypt’s trade deficit widened in October 2022 to USD3.58 bn, up 21% from October 2021. Exports fell almost 10% y-o-y in October to USD3.77 bn, due to declining oil and fertilizer prices. Imports rose slightly to USD7.35 bn, up 3.0% y-o-y.</p><p>Preliminary figures for 1H 2022/2023 show a 14.2% rise in state revenues. Cash subsidies grew 14% y-o-y to EGP10.7 bn. Ration-card subsidies increased 17.5% y-o-y. The primary surplus grew more than eightfold y-o-y to register EGP25.5 bn (2.3% of GDP).</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt added five companies to its pre-IPO fund. Safi, Wataniya, Banque du Caire, Misr Life Insurance, and Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene (Elab) are on the list. The fund will offer a 20-30% stake in these companies to strategic investors. The fund will sell shares worth USD2.5-3 bn during the initial phase.</p><p>Egypt launched a tourism marketing campaign starting today to attract a wider and different tourist base.</p><p>TALM 1Q22/23 net profit reached EGP108 mn, up by 50% YoY.</p><p>PACH’s major shareholders raised objections on the current offer prices of EGP30/share. The shareholders clarified that PACH’s valuation now exceeds EGP30/share in light of the new FX rate.</p><p>The German company Wintershall Dea discovered a new gas field in its concession area in Damanhour governorate.</p><p>Egypt exported around 8 million tons (Mt) of liquefied natural gas during 2022, worth around USD8-8.5 billion. Egypt’s LNG exports grew by almost 1 Mt from 2021 levels and more than 6 Mt compared to 2020. </p><p>Oil prices were boosted by improved demand outlook in China. Brent crude for March delivery rose 1.5% to settle at USD85.28/bbl.</p><p>MCQE stated that the fire that broke out in the company’s mazut tank on January 10, 2023, lasted for just 30 minutes, and the plant is operating normally now.</p><p>Several contracting companies have submitted requests to the Ministry of Transport to set up a mechanism that includes calculating the price differences for contracted works that are being completed on a monthly basis instead of every three months, in light of the recent movements in the EGP exchange rate.</p><p>The Economic Authority of the Suez Canal is seeking completion of the development works of Al-Arish sea port and reopening it by the beginning of 2024, with investments of EGP3 billion.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Yesterday, the EGP fell to 32.20 to the USD before rebounding to close at 29.76. On the same day, the banking sector saw USD650-750 million change hands through the interbank market yesterday — as much as five times the recent daily average. Banks received strong inflows of foreign currency during yesterday&apos;s trading, with a value of more than USD250 million from major international institutions.</p><p>The government is planning a EGP150 billion subsidized loan program for industry and agriculture, with loans at a subsidized 11% interest rate.</p><p>The government cleared imports worth USD1.5 billion from our ports in the first 10 days of January, putting the total value of goods cleared since 1 December at USD8.5 billion.</p><p>QNBA 4Q22 net profit recorded EGP3,019 million (+74% y/y, +17% q/q), bringing 2022 bottom line to EGP10,350 million (+34% y/y).</p><p>QNBA launched 18-month, 22.5%-yield certificates of deposit yesterday. </p><p>COMI increased its issued and paid-in capital by EGP165 million to reach EGP30 billion, distributed over 16.5 million shares which will be issued to employees and execs as part of its rewards program.</p><p>EGAL raised its selling prices in the local market to EGP93-94k per ton excluding VAT effective January 9 and till the end of the month.</p><p>Suez Steel, Egyptian Steel, and other major manufacturers joined ESRS and Beshay Steel in hiking their steel prices this week, raising them by around EGP2.5k per ton.</p><p>The Water Stations Company of the Ministry of Electricity and Energy decided to postpone receiving financial offers from international consortia competing for the tender to develop and modernize the transformer stations of the High Dam and the Aswan tank 1 and 2 until March, at the request of two international consortia.</p><p>Al Ahly CIRA is partnering with Toronto-based Seneca College to bring two branches of the Canadian applied arts and technology college to Egypt.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance is considering postponing the previously set incentives for locally produced cars.</p><p>GB Auto raised their selling prices for their brand Chery by EGP40-85k for all models, while the selling prices of Hyundai Accent HCI and Bayon were raised by EGP50-135k. </p><p>ETEL is looking at future flow securities as a potential funding tool to help fund its expansions and investments. </p><p>The Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology is wrapping up his visit to India to attract CIT investments by Indian companies.</p><p>Saudi mining company Ma’aden plans to visit Egypt within the next few days to explore investment opportunities in the Egyptian mining sector. </p><p>The Nuclear Power Plant Authority is close to obtaining permission to launch the third operator of the Dabaa Nuclear Plant by mid 2023 in Marsa Matrouh governorate. </p><p>Brent futures rose or 3.2% to USD82.67/bbl.</p><p>Poultry prices dropped by EGP7/kg after a shrink in demand.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yesterday, the EGP fell to 32.20 to the USD before rebounding to close at 29.76. On the same day, the banking sector saw USD650-750 million change hands through the interbank market yesterday — as much as five times the recent daily average. Banks received strong inflows of foreign currency during yesterday&apos;s trading, with a value of more than USD250 million from major international institutions.</p><p>The government is planning a EGP150 billion subsidized loan program for industry and agriculture, with loans at a subsidized 11% interest rate.</p><p>The government cleared imports worth USD1.5 billion from our ports in the first 10 days of January, putting the total value of goods cleared since 1 December at USD8.5 billion.</p><p>QNBA 4Q22 net profit recorded EGP3,019 million (+74% y/y, +17% q/q), bringing 2022 bottom line to EGP10,350 million (+34% y/y).</p><p>QNBA launched 18-month, 22.5%-yield certificates of deposit yesterday. </p><p>COMI increased its issued and paid-in capital by EGP165 million to reach EGP30 billion, distributed over 16.5 million shares which will be issued to employees and execs as part of its rewards program.</p><p>EGAL raised its selling prices in the local market to EGP93-94k per ton excluding VAT effective January 9 and till the end of the month.</p><p>Suez Steel, Egyptian Steel, and other major manufacturers joined ESRS and Beshay Steel in hiking their steel prices this week, raising them by around EGP2.5k per ton.</p><p>The Water Stations Company of the Ministry of Electricity and Energy decided to postpone receiving financial offers from international consortia competing for the tender to develop and modernize the transformer stations of the High Dam and the Aswan tank 1 and 2 until March, at the request of two international consortia.</p><p>Al Ahly CIRA is partnering with Toronto-based Seneca College to bring two branches of the Canadian applied arts and technology college to Egypt.</p><p>The Ministry of Finance is considering postponing the previously set incentives for locally produced cars.</p><p>GB Auto raised their selling prices for their brand Chery by EGP40-85k for all models, while the selling prices of Hyundai Accent HCI and Bayon were raised by EGP50-135k. </p><p>ETEL is looking at future flow securities as a potential funding tool to help fund its expansions and investments. </p><p>The Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology is wrapping up his visit to India to attract CIT investments by Indian companies.</p><p>Saudi mining company Ma’aden plans to visit Egypt within the next few days to explore investment opportunities in the Egyptian mining sector. </p><p>The Nuclear Power Plant Authority is close to obtaining permission to launch the third operator of the Dabaa Nuclear Plant by mid 2023 in Marsa Matrouh governorate. </p><p>Brent futures rose or 3.2% to USD82.67/bbl.</p><p>Poultry prices dropped by EGP7/kg after a shrink in demand.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pitch: Do Not Ignore Laggards; Money Rotation Will Eventually Happen. In 2017, all well-managed company stocks have gone up significantly post-flotation, even the ones that were negatively exposed to a weaker local currency. Some ideas: ORHD, CNFN, EKHOA, CICH, MCRO, QNBA, CIEB, JUFO, ISPH, CANA, CLHO, EAST, ADIB   Core inflation which strips out volatile items such as food and fuel rose to 24.4% YoY in December from 21.5% a month earlier. *Main takeaways from the IMF press briefing* Egy...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Pitch: Do Not Ignore Laggards; Money Rotation Will Eventually Happen. </b>In 2017, all well-managed company stocks have gone up significantly post-flotation, even the ones that were negatively exposed to a weaker local currency. Some ideas: ORHD, CNFN, EKHOA, CICH, MCRO, QNBA, CIEB, JUFO, ISPH, CANA, CLHO, EAST, ADIB  </p><p>Core inflation which strips out volatile items such as food and fuel rose to 24.4% YoY in December from 21.5% a month earlier.</p><p><b>*Main takeaways from the IMF press briefing*</b></p><p>Egypt is receiving USD700 million from the IMF over the course of 2023, with two USD347 million tranches scheduled for March and September.</p><p>Egypt faces a USD17 billion financing gap over the next four years.</p><p>The government has secured assurances that the USD 28 bn in GCC deposits at the CBE will not mature before the end of the loan program in September 2026.</p><p>The CBE will remain committed to a “durably flexible” exchange rate.</p><p>Public investment projects will take a backseat.</p><p>The government also is committed to more private sector involvement, ending subsidized lending programs, changing local fuel prices in line with movements in the global markets, and introducing tax reforms (details next week).</p><p>The World Bank has revised down its growth forecast for Egypt this fiscal year to 4.5%.</p><p>The central bank is currently targeting an inflation rate of 7% (± 2%) by 4Q 2024. </p><p>ESRS raised the price of rebars by EGP2,535/ton to EGP25,985/ton (including VAT).</p><p>Abu Dhabi Ports company is in talks with the Egyptian government to take over the development and management of the Suez port &quot;Port Tawfik&quot; under a usufruct contract. </p><p>COMI is to launch an 18-month CD, where savers can opt for a one-time payment of 22.5% or a monthly interest rate of 20.0% annualized. </p><p>CNFN targets a 70% growth in its financing portfolio in 2023. From EGP11.36 billion in 2022, with plans to expand in the Gulf in 2023.</p><p>ETEL is to receive new frequencies worth USD125 million to support its network within days.</p><p>Deputy Finance Minister announced that three foreign entities expressed interest to produce cars in Egypt after the announcement of the production strategy by the government.</p><p>The expats&apos; car import scheme will conclude on Tuesday, 14 March. </p><p>Marsa Alam received its first charter flight from Milan&apos;s Malpensa Airport yesterday. </p><p>Apex International Energy will acquire shares in six producing oil concessions in the Western Desert from Eni. </p><p>ExxonMobil has acquired two offshore blocks in the Nile Delta, with operations scheduled to begin in 2023.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Pitch: Do Not Ignore Laggards; Money Rotation Will Eventually Happen. </b>In 2017, all well-managed company stocks have gone up significantly post-flotation, even the ones that were negatively exposed to a weaker local currency. Some ideas: ORHD, CNFN, EKHOA, CICH, MCRO, QNBA, CIEB, JUFO, ISPH, CANA, CLHO, EAST, ADIB  </p><p>Core inflation which strips out volatile items such as food and fuel rose to 24.4% YoY in December from 21.5% a month earlier.</p><p><b>*Main takeaways from the IMF press briefing*</b></p><p>Egypt is receiving USD700 million from the IMF over the course of 2023, with two USD347 million tranches scheduled for March and September.</p><p>Egypt faces a USD17 billion financing gap over the next four years.</p><p>The government has secured assurances that the USD 28 bn in GCC deposits at the CBE will not mature before the end of the loan program in September 2026.</p><p>The CBE will remain committed to a “durably flexible” exchange rate.</p><p>Public investment projects will take a backseat.</p><p>The government also is committed to more private sector involvement, ending subsidized lending programs, changing local fuel prices in line with movements in the global markets, and introducing tax reforms (details next week).</p><p>The World Bank has revised down its growth forecast for Egypt this fiscal year to 4.5%.</p><p>The central bank is currently targeting an inflation rate of 7% (± 2%) by 4Q 2024. </p><p>ESRS raised the price of rebars by EGP2,535/ton to EGP25,985/ton (including VAT).</p><p>Abu Dhabi Ports company is in talks with the Egyptian government to take over the development and management of the Suez port &quot;Port Tawfik&quot; under a usufruct contract. </p><p>COMI is to launch an 18-month CD, where savers can opt for a one-time payment of 22.5% or a monthly interest rate of 20.0% annualized. </p><p>CNFN targets a 70% growth in its financing portfolio in 2023. From EGP11.36 billion in 2022, with plans to expand in the Gulf in 2023.</p><p>ETEL is to receive new frequencies worth USD125 million to support its network within days.</p><p>Deputy Finance Minister announced that three foreign entities expressed interest to produce cars in Egypt after the announcement of the production strategy by the government.</p><p>The expats&apos; car import scheme will conclude on Tuesday, 14 March. </p><p>Marsa Alam received its first charter flight from Milan&apos;s Malpensa Airport yesterday. </p><p>Apex International Energy will acquire shares in six producing oil concessions in the Western Desert from Eni. </p><p>ExxonMobil has acquired two offshore blocks in the Nile Delta, with operations scheduled to begin in 2023.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister has issued a number of regulations for state bodies to rationalize public expenditure amid the ongoing global economic crisis. Any new national projects that require significant FX expenditure, and where construction has yet to begin, will be delayed, according to the decision. Any FX spending at all by the ministries in question and their authorities will also require the Finance Ministry’s approval. The regulations do not, however, apply to a number of state bodies, including the ministries of defense, interior, and health, as well as the authorities belonging to them.</p><p>Annual urban inflation jumped to 21.3% YoY in December, up from 18.7% in November, recording a monthly rate of 2.1% in December, slightly lower than 2.29% in November.</p><p>The official EGP-USD exchange settled at EGP27.63 versus EGP27.11 on Thursday.</p><p>Savers have now invested some EGP 155 bn into the high-yield 25% CDs released by NBE and Banque Misr.</p><p>Suez Canal is targeting revenues of USD 8.7 bn in 2023, +10% YoY.</p><p>Egypt was cited as one of the most attractive tourist destinations in 2023.</p><p>GAFI intends to reduce the duration for obtaining the golden license so that it does not exceed 30 days instead of the previous 3 months.</p><p>Reminder: The IMF will hold a virtual press conference on its USD3 billion financial assistance program with Egypt today at 4 pm CLT.</p><p>Beshay Steel raised prices by more than 15% to EGP 27.46k per ton, after the latest weakening of the EGP. </p><p>GB Lease closed a 3 tranches securitization bond issuance of EGP1.7 bn backed by a receivables portfolio of EGP 2.4 bn. </p><p>PACH gave Compass Capital the green light to start due diligence.</p><p>Speed Medical will discuss selling down its stake in Speed Hospital in Obour, in which it owns 80%, in an extraordinary general meeting on 2 February.</p><p><b>Weekly Commodity Update:</b></p><p>Brent, USD/bbl            81.0     -5.7%</p><p>Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton          537.6   -11.3%</p><p>Egypt Urea, USD/ton  502.5   -8.9%</p><p>Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,100.0            2.8%</p><p>Polypropylene, USD/ton         977.5   1.0%</p><p>Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton       479.4   6.0%</p><p>LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton 2,264.3            -3.6%</p><p>Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton      1,885.0            0.0%</p><p>Steam Coal, USD/ton 395.9   -2.1%</p><p>Crude Palm Oil, USD/MT       930.5   -2.5%</p><p>SMP, USD/MT            2,838.0            -4.3%</p>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Pitch: FX-Sensitive Stocks: How high can we fly? Since the market has been over-rewarding FX-sensitive stocks (naturally), it is only logical to ask ourselves the question of how high those stock prices can go. We assume that an FX rate of EGP35-40/USD as an average over the five-year period (2023-2027) and check the impact on fair values. Conclusion: AMOC, ESRS, EGAL, and MFPC (some with high DY too) are still showing better potential for rerating than ALCN, EFIC, SWDY, SKPC, and ABUK.</p><p>Key emerging-market equities, currencies, and bonds indices continued to rise last week as some investors anticipate a broad rally in EM assets in 2023, Bloomberg reports, but much will depend on how and when the US Federal Reserve will manage its tightening cycle. </p><p>The EGP had slid to 27.20 against the USD last week with expectations of further weakness this week to control the gap between the official and the black market. </p><p>The EGP/USD exchange rate appreciated in non-deliverable futures contracts for 12 months, to range between EGP30.5-30.9 on January 4, compared to EGP32.6-33.1 on December 14. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s Eurobond bond yields have recently declined by up to 300 bps compared to July 2022 levels, with the yield for bonds due in June 2025 falling to 9.1%, compared to 12.1%, and the yield on bonds due in January 2027 falling to 10.56%, compared to 13.95%. </p><p>The newly released 25% certificates of deposit have attracted c.EGP100 bn and the two state banks offering them have secured USD705 mn to meet local demand for hard currency. </p><p>The IMF will hold a virtual press conference on its USD 3 bn financial assistance program with Egypt tomorrow at 4 pm CLT, along with the release of the IMF’s staff report on Egypt. </p><p>Inflation rates will be published by CAPMAS on Tuesday, 10th January. We expect urban annual inflation to record the 20% level YoY, on mounting prices of food items accompanied by the pass-through effect of weaker currency affecting costs of production. </p><p>The Ministry of Electricity intends to start preparing scenarios for calculating the electricity tariff, to be applied starting July 2023, taking into account the exchange rate and cost of generation. Estimates point to increases of 15-40%, based on consumption brackets. </p><p>The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) expects to increase Egypt&apos;s production of natural gas in 2025. Egypt&apos;s production of natural gas amounted to 50 million tons in 2022, out of which exports were 8 million tons at a value of USD 8.4 billion. </p><p>Italy said it wants to build a USD 2.8 bn link that would allow it to import electricity from Egypt; </p><p>GASC has launched an international tender to purchase 30k-60k tons of wheat on a cost and freight basis for February delivery. </p><p>EGX officials are reportedly mulling onboarding the EGX to the Gulf’s Tabadul regional exchange hub, to allow Egyptian and Gulf investors direct access to trading on the EGX and regional bourses through authorized brokers. </p><p>Expectations are pointing at a new increase in steel prices this week, due to the weakness in the local exchange rate.   </p><p>Local banks are reviewing their credit portfolios, in light of the recent changes in interest and exchange rates, to assess the formation of precautionary provisions. We believe banks are already well-provisioned, with coverage rates well above 100%. </p><p>COMI is raising capital from EGP29.825 bn to EGP29.990 bn, through listing 16.54 mn shares at par (EGP10) for the ESOP program -tranche III.   </p><p>Compass Capital has submitted a non-binding offer to purchase between 51-90% of Pachin for EGP30 per share. Compass’ offer values Pachin at EGP720 million. The company will conclude its fair value study during the coming week, while Pachin will take a final decision in January 2023. </p><p>The CIT sector grew by 16.7% in FY21/22, making </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pitch: FX-Sensitive Stocks: How high can we fly? Since the market has been over-rewarding FX-sensitive stocks (naturally), it is only logical to ask ourselves the question of how high those stock prices can go. We assume that an FX rate of EGP35-40/USD as an average over the five-year period (2023-2027) and check the impact on fair values. Conclusion: AMOC, ESRS, EGAL, and MFPC (some with high DY too) are still showing better potential for rerating than ALCN, EFIC, SWDY, SKPC, and ABUK.</p><p>Key emerging-market equities, currencies, and bonds indices continued to rise last week as some investors anticipate a broad rally in EM assets in 2023, Bloomberg reports, but much will depend on how and when the US Federal Reserve will manage its tightening cycle. </p><p>The EGP had slid to 27.20 against the USD last week with expectations of further weakness this week to control the gap between the official and the black market. </p><p>The EGP/USD exchange rate appreciated in non-deliverable futures contracts for 12 months, to range between EGP30.5-30.9 on January 4, compared to EGP32.6-33.1 on December 14. </p><p>Egypt&apos;s Eurobond bond yields have recently declined by up to 300 bps compared to July 2022 levels, with the yield for bonds due in June 2025 falling to 9.1%, compared to 12.1%, and the yield on bonds due in January 2027 falling to 10.56%, compared to 13.95%. </p><p>The newly released 25% certificates of deposit have attracted c.EGP100 bn and the two state banks offering them have secured USD705 mn to meet local demand for hard currency. </p><p>The IMF will hold a virtual press conference on its USD 3 bn financial assistance program with Egypt tomorrow at 4 pm CLT, along with the release of the IMF’s staff report on Egypt. </p><p>Inflation rates will be published by CAPMAS on Tuesday, 10th January. We expect urban annual inflation to record the 20% level YoY, on mounting prices of food items accompanied by the pass-through effect of weaker currency affecting costs of production. </p><p>The Ministry of Electricity intends to start preparing scenarios for calculating the electricity tariff, to be applied starting July 2023, taking into account the exchange rate and cost of generation. Estimates point to increases of 15-40%, based on consumption brackets. </p><p>The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) expects to increase Egypt&apos;s production of natural gas in 2025. Egypt&apos;s production of natural gas amounted to 50 million tons in 2022, out of which exports were 8 million tons at a value of USD 8.4 billion. </p><p>Italy said it wants to build a USD 2.8 bn link that would allow it to import electricity from Egypt; </p><p>GASC has launched an international tender to purchase 30k-60k tons of wheat on a cost and freight basis for February delivery. </p><p>EGX officials are reportedly mulling onboarding the EGX to the Gulf’s Tabadul regional exchange hub, to allow Egyptian and Gulf investors direct access to trading on the EGX and regional bourses through authorized brokers. </p><p>Expectations are pointing at a new increase in steel prices this week, due to the weakness in the local exchange rate.   </p><p>Local banks are reviewing their credit portfolios, in light of the recent changes in interest and exchange rates, to assess the formation of precautionary provisions. We believe banks are already well-provisioned, with coverage rates well above 100%. </p><p>COMI is raising capital from EGP29.825 bn to EGP29.990 bn, through listing 16.54 mn shares at par (EGP10) for the ESOP program -tranche III.   </p><p>Compass Capital has submitted a non-binding offer to purchase between 51-90% of Pachin for EGP30 per share. Compass’ offer values Pachin at EGP720 million. The company will conclude its fair value study during the coming week, while Pachin will take a final decision in January 2023. </p><p>The CIT sector grew by 16.7% in FY21/22, making </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The MPC will meet today to decide on policy rates in Egypt. We think inflationary pressures accompanied by the weakening FX and general risk aversion attitude by investors towards the EMs in general, and, more importantly, commitments implied by the IMF loan might induce the CBE to respond by a potential considerable hike, maybe 200bps. According to the Minister of Planning, the government allocated EGP302.2 billion to social protection programs during FY22/23, an increase of 17.6% compared t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The MPC will meet today to decide on policy rates in Egypt. <em>We</em> <em>think inflationary pressures accompanied by the weakening FX and general risk aversion attitude by investors towards the EMs in general, and, more importantly, commitments implied by the IMF loan might induce the CBE to respond by a potential considerable hike, maybe 200bps.</em></p><p>According to the Minister of Planning, the government allocated EGP302.2 billion to social protection programs during FY22/23, an increase of 17.6% compared to EGP251 billion actually paid in FY20/21.</p><p>Non-petroleum exports increased to USD30.4 billion during the first 10 months of 2022, growing 12% YoY. Building materials imports increased by 8% YoY to USD5.75 billion. </p><p>Steel rebars are currently sold at EGP27.5-30k per ton, higher than ex-factory price by EGP3.5-6k per ton.</p><p>Alexandria Mineral Oils Company (<b>AMOC</b>) and Paint and Chemical Industries (<b>Pachin</b>) have each decided to delist their global depository receipts (GDRs) from the London Stock Exchange.</p><p>Paint and Chemical Industries (<b>Pachin</b>) will respond to the takeover offer from Dubai-based National Paints Holdings (NPH) as soon as early January.</p><p>Egypt exported EUR 1.5billion worth of fertilizers across the Mediterranean during 10M2022, almost triple that of 2021, according to the Chemical and Fertilizers Export Council.</p><p>Energy companies can bid for 12 new oil and gas exploration blocks in the Mediterranean and Nile Delta starting next week in an international tender set to be launched by state-owned Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS).</p><p>Oil prices increased by more than USD2/bbl on Wednesday after data showed a larger than expected draw in U.S. crude stockpiles. Brent crude is currently trading at USD82.62/bbl.</p><p>FRA data revealed that insurance gross premiums increased to EGP42.24 billion (+12.4% YoY). The value of financial leasing activity amounted to EGP64.69 billion (+11.2% YoY), while consumer financing increased by 84.4% YoY to record EGP21.05 billion. Microfinance balances reached EGP35.48 billion (+45.3% YoY). Lastly, mortgage jumped to EGP11.45 billion by the end of September 2022 (+106.9% YoY), while securitization bond issuances also jumped 5 times to reach EGP34.8 billion.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The MPC will meet today to decide on policy rates in Egypt. <em>We</em> <em>think inflationary pressures accompanied by the weakening FX and general risk aversion attitude by investors towards the EMs in general, and, more importantly, commitments implied by the IMF loan might induce the CBE to respond by a potential considerable hike, maybe 200bps.</em></p><p>According to the Minister of Planning, the government allocated EGP302.2 billion to social protection programs during FY22/23, an increase of 17.6% compared to EGP251 billion actually paid in FY20/21.</p><p>Non-petroleum exports increased to USD30.4 billion during the first 10 months of 2022, growing 12% YoY. Building materials imports increased by 8% YoY to USD5.75 billion. </p><p>Steel rebars are currently sold at EGP27.5-30k per ton, higher than ex-factory price by EGP3.5-6k per ton.</p><p>Alexandria Mineral Oils Company (<b>AMOC</b>) and Paint and Chemical Industries (<b>Pachin</b>) have each decided to delist their global depository receipts (GDRs) from the London Stock Exchange.</p><p>Paint and Chemical Industries (<b>Pachin</b>) will respond to the takeover offer from Dubai-based National Paints Holdings (NPH) as soon as early January.</p><p>Egypt exported EUR 1.5billion worth of fertilizers across the Mediterranean during 10M2022, almost triple that of 2021, according to the Chemical and Fertilizers Export Council.</p><p>Energy companies can bid for 12 new oil and gas exploration blocks in the Mediterranean and Nile Delta starting next week in an international tender set to be launched by state-owned Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS).</p><p>Oil prices increased by more than USD2/bbl on Wednesday after data showed a larger than expected draw in U.S. crude stockpiles. Brent crude is currently trading at USD82.62/bbl.</p><p>FRA data revealed that insurance gross premiums increased to EGP42.24 billion (+12.4% YoY). The value of financial leasing activity amounted to EGP64.69 billion (+11.2% YoY), while consumer financing increased by 84.4% YoY to record EGP21.05 billion. Microfinance balances reached EGP35.48 billion (+45.3% YoY). Lastly, mortgage jumped to EGP11.45 billion by the end of September 2022 (+106.9% YoY), while securitization bond issuances also jumped 5 times to reach EGP34.8 billion.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Around 4,000 expats have submitted requests to import vehicles under the government scheme, which will likely provide the state just USD62 million. An Egyptian-Dutch JV will build and manage a grain logistics hub at Alexandria port, under an MoU signed yesterday between the two companies and Alexandria Port Authority.  The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is in the process of acquiring 100% of South Red Sea Shipyard company, which specializes in building and maintenance of ships and yachts.  AMER’s...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Around 4,000 expats have submitted requests to import vehicles under the government scheme, which will likely provide the state just USD62 million.<br/>An Egyptian-Dutch JV will build and manage a grain logistics hub at Alexandria port, under an MoU signed yesterday between the two companies and Alexandria Port Authority.<br/><br/>The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is in the process of acquiring 100% of South Red Sea Shipyard company, which specializes in building and maintenance of ships and yachts.<br/><br/>AMER’s shareholders approved splitting the company through a BV split into one focused on real estate and the other focused on recurring income businesses such as malls and hotels.<br/><br/>Orascom Construction and Colas Rail consortium is one of the three qualified consortiums to the final stage of developing Abu Qir - Alexandria underground project in March 2023, at initial cost of EUR1.5 billion.<br/><br/>RMDA acquired the exclusive rights to sell nasal decongestant spray “Physiomer: in Egypt, in strategic entry point into the medical devices segment.<br/><br/>The Egyptian Commercial Service is in talks with Malaysian authorities to build a USD30 mn palm oil processing factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.<br/><br/>The government is in early-stage negotiations with Abu Dhabi Ports and Qatar Ports Management Company (Mwani) to manage and operate ports in Egypt.<br/><br/>Alexandria Port Authority made an agreement with an Egyptian-French consortium to manage and operate a multi-purpose terminal in Alexandria Port, to increase the volume of containers handled inside the port.<br/> <br/><br/> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Around 4,000 expats have submitted requests to import vehicles under the government scheme, which will likely provide the state just USD62 million.<br/>An Egyptian-Dutch JV will build and manage a grain logistics hub at Alexandria port, under an MoU signed yesterday between the two companies and Alexandria Port Authority.<br/><br/>The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is in the process of acquiring 100% of South Red Sea Shipyard company, which specializes in building and maintenance of ships and yachts.<br/><br/>AMER’s shareholders approved splitting the company through a BV split into one focused on real estate and the other focused on recurring income businesses such as malls and hotels.<br/><br/>Orascom Construction and Colas Rail consortium is one of the three qualified consortiums to the final stage of developing Abu Qir - Alexandria underground project in March 2023, at initial cost of EUR1.5 billion.<br/><br/>RMDA acquired the exclusive rights to sell nasal decongestant spray “Physiomer: in Egypt, in strategic entry point into the medical devices segment.<br/><br/>The Egyptian Commercial Service is in talks with Malaysian authorities to build a USD30 mn palm oil processing factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.<br/><br/>The government is in early-stage negotiations with Abu Dhabi Ports and Qatar Ports Management Company (Mwani) to manage and operate ports in Egypt.<br/><br/>Alexandria Port Authority made an agreement with an Egyptian-French consortium to manage and operate a multi-purpose terminal in Alexandria Port, to increase the volume of containers handled inside the port.<br/> <br/><br/> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The IMF will be watching for a shift by Egypt to a flexible exchange rate after a requirement to finance imports through letters of credit is phased out at the end of this month.  The Suez Canal Authority expects revenues to rise 15% to hit a record USD8 billion in FY2022-2023.  The SCA will continue granting dry bulk ships moving between West Africa and East Asian ports a 75% rebate on transit fees until 30 June 2023.   The Emirati National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC) has won a contract w...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The IMF will be watching for a shift by Egypt to a flexible exchange rate after a requirement to finance imports through letters of credit is phased out at the end of this month.<br/><br/>The Suez Canal Authority expects revenues to rise 15% to hit a record USD8 billion in FY2022-2023.<br/><br/>The SCA will continue granting dry bulk ships moving between West Africa and East Asian ports a 75% rebate on transit fees until 30 June 2023. <br/><br/>The Emirati National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC) has won a contract worth AED1 billion (USD272 million) for dredging works in the Suez Canal.<br/><br/>The EBRD and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization have announced a USD5.5 million package of technical assistance aimed at improving food security in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia and Gaza. <br/><br/>In attempt to lower gas prices, the European Union energy ministers agreed a gas price cap. <br/><br/>SPMD (FV: 0.55, EW) released 9M22 financial results, recording a net loss of EGP83.4 million in 9M22, compared to a net profit of EGP164.4 million in 9M21. <br/><br/>COMI and HSBC have lowered monthly limits on withdrawals and purchases made using their debit and credit cards abroad. The limits were introduced first in October in a move to conserve the banks’ FX assets. <br/><br/>Banque Misr, Banque du Caire, Misr Insurance Holding, and Allianz have launched a real estate investment fund which will invest in commercial property. The fund has a target capital of EGP500 mn.<br/><br/>GB Capital and Chimera finalised the previously disclosed transaction of selling 45% of GB Lease with total proceeds of EGP855 mn. <br/><br/>Organization of Arab petroleum exporting countries (OAPEC) expects that egyptian exports of LNG shall range between 7 to 8 million tons this year (2022), based on expectations of higher global demand in the last quarter of the year. <br/><br/>Ashry Steel plans to build two new projects over an area of 420k sqm in Sadat and 6th of October cities. <br/><br/>Marakby Steel plans to increase its exports to 70% of total production next year up from the current 40%. <br/><br/><b>Weekly Commodities Update:</b></p><p>| <b>Chems &amp; Petchems |</b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 79.6 | <em>5.2%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 561.3 | <em>18.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 551.5 | -2.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,030.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 940.0 | 0.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 448.1 | -3.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,337.1 | -1.6%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,713.0 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 403.0 | <em>0.7%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 3,102.0 | <em>1.5%</em></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF will be watching for a shift by Egypt to a flexible exchange rate after a requirement to finance imports through letters of credit is phased out at the end of this month.<br/><br/>The Suez Canal Authority expects revenues to rise 15% to hit a record USD8 billion in FY2022-2023.<br/><br/>The SCA will continue granting dry bulk ships moving between West Africa and East Asian ports a 75% rebate on transit fees until 30 June 2023. <br/><br/>The Emirati National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC) has won a contract worth AED1 billion (USD272 million) for dredging works in the Suez Canal.<br/><br/>The EBRD and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization have announced a USD5.5 million package of technical assistance aimed at improving food security in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia and Gaza. <br/><br/>In attempt to lower gas prices, the European Union energy ministers agreed a gas price cap. <br/><br/>SPMD (FV: 0.55, EW) released 9M22 financial results, recording a net loss of EGP83.4 million in 9M22, compared to a net profit of EGP164.4 million in 9M21. <br/><br/>COMI and HSBC have lowered monthly limits on withdrawals and purchases made using their debit and credit cards abroad. The limits were introduced first in October in a move to conserve the banks’ FX assets. <br/><br/>Banque Misr, Banque du Caire, Misr Insurance Holding, and Allianz have launched a real estate investment fund which will invest in commercial property. The fund has a target capital of EGP500 mn.<br/><br/>GB Capital and Chimera finalised the previously disclosed transaction of selling 45% of GB Lease with total proceeds of EGP855 mn. <br/><br/>Organization of Arab petroleum exporting countries (OAPEC) expects that egyptian exports of LNG shall range between 7 to 8 million tons this year (2022), based on expectations of higher global demand in the last quarter of the year. <br/><br/>Ashry Steel plans to build two new projects over an area of 420k sqm in Sadat and 6th of October cities. <br/><br/>Marakby Steel plans to increase its exports to 70% of total production next year up from the current 40%. <br/><br/><b>Weekly Commodities Update:</b></p><p>| <b>Chems &amp; Petchems |</b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 79.6 | <em>5.2%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 561.3 | <em>18.1%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 551.5 | -2.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,030.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 940.0 | 0.5%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 448.1 | -3.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,337.1 | -1.6%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,713.0 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 403.0 | <em>0.7%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 3,102.0 | <em>1.5%</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Market Overview  COMI ABUK AMOC JUFO CCAP ADIB   prepared by: Mayada Amin- CFTe, CETA ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Gold exporters will need to receive payment into a bank account within 10 days of making a sale or face being blacklisted by the banking sector under new rules announced by the CBE.  The Supply Ministry has set up a committee to determine the fair price of 10-15 kind of foods classed as strategic commodities amid soaring inflation.   The Parliament voted through amendment to the Unified Tax Procedures Act that would allow foreign tax authorities to access individuals and businesses’ fina...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Gold exporters will need to receive payment into a bank account within 10 days of making a sale or face being blacklisted by the banking sector under new rules announced by the CBE.<br/><br/>The Supply Ministry has set up a committee to determine the fair price of 10-15 kind of foods classed as strategic commodities amid soaring inflation. <br/><br/>The Parliament voted through amendment to the Unified Tax Procedures Act that would allow foreign tax authorities to access individuals and businesses’ financial information.<br/><br/>The Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy received two new offers from two Chinese and Japanese companies to invest in renewable energy projects with investments worth USD4 billion.<br/><br/>OIH is holding on its stake in Koryolink in the present time, according to an EGX release.  This comes after several reports have been circulating in the local press that OIH is looking to divest its stake in the firm and settle its balance sheet. <br/><br/>SWDY’s (FV:EGP10.41, OW) board has approved taking out a USD200 mn revolving loan from Afreximbank. The company didn’t elaborate on how the loan will be used. <br/><br/>The Egyptian Tax Authority has rolled out its digital wage and income tax platform for some taxpayers in a pilot phase this week. <br/><br/>MICH started the execution of a new caustic soda evaporation unit with EGP130 million in investment cost.<br/><br/>Two draft laws that would allow the government to bring in companies to develop two container terminals in Alexandria’s Dekheila port and the Ain Sokhna port were referred to the House of Representatives. <br/><br/>The House of Representatives approved the report of the Transport and Communications Committee and the Office of the Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee on a draft law submitted by the government to amend the law granting a commitment to build and develop the superstructure, manage, operate, maintain and re-deliver the second container terminal “Tahya Misr 1” in Damietta port.<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gold exporters will need to receive payment into a bank account within 10 days of making a sale or face being blacklisted by the banking sector under new rules announced by the CBE.<br/><br/>The Supply Ministry has set up a committee to determine the fair price of 10-15 kind of foods classed as strategic commodities amid soaring inflation. <br/><br/>The Parliament voted through amendment to the Unified Tax Procedures Act that would allow foreign tax authorities to access individuals and businesses’ financial information.<br/><br/>The Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy received two new offers from two Chinese and Japanese companies to invest in renewable energy projects with investments worth USD4 billion.<br/><br/>OIH is holding on its stake in Koryolink in the present time, according to an EGX release.  This comes after several reports have been circulating in the local press that OIH is looking to divest its stake in the firm and settle its balance sheet. <br/><br/>SWDY’s (FV:EGP10.41, OW) board has approved taking out a USD200 mn revolving loan from Afreximbank. The company didn’t elaborate on how the loan will be used. <br/><br/>The Egyptian Tax Authority has rolled out its digital wage and income tax platform for some taxpayers in a pilot phase this week. <br/><br/>MICH started the execution of a new caustic soda evaporation unit with EGP130 million in investment cost.<br/><br/>Two draft laws that would allow the government to bring in companies to develop two container terminals in Alexandria’s Dekheila port and the Ain Sokhna port were referred to the House of Representatives. <br/><br/>The House of Representatives approved the report of the Transport and Communications Committee and the Office of the Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee on a draft law submitted by the government to amend the law granting a commitment to build and develop the superstructure, manage, operate, maintain and re-deliver the second container terminal “Tahya Misr 1” in Damietta port.<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>The IMF’s executive board has approved a 46-month USD3 billion financial support package for Egypt, saying it will catalyze additional funding of about USD14 billion. The agreement provides for an immediate disbursement of about USD347 million.<br/><br/>NUCA approved allocating land plots directly to foreigners on the condition that the land’s value is fully paid in US Dollars.<br/><br/>The CBE’s board approved extending the deadline from 31 December 2022 to the end of December 2023 for banks that have not so far increased their credit facilities portfolio to micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to 25%.<br/><br/>The Egyptian banking sector has managed to secure dollar liquidity worth more than USD5.3 billion from November until mid-December 2022. <br/><br/>Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly appointed investment banker Hossam Ahmed Heiba as executive president of the General Authority of Free Zones and Investment (GAFI). He also appointed Bassel Rahmy as CEO of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA).<br/><br/><br/>CCAP posted EGP17 million in consolidated net income during 3Q22, down by 95% QoQ and compared to EGP441 million in net losses in 3Q21. <br/><br/>CCAP is still in negotiations with its lenders for debt restructuring. However, ERC is expected to repay delayed debt installments and go current by the end of 1Q23. <br/><br/>Oil fell by more than USD2/bbl on Friday on fears of a looming global recession.<br/> <br/>Oil Minister confirmed that a large gas discovery has been made in the Narges block in the Eastern Mediterranean. <br/><br/>After years of unsettled profits in North Korea due to the economic sanctions imposed on the country, OIH (FV:EGP0.60| OW)  is trying to transfer its profits on its investment in North Korea ( in Koryolink Telecom Company) amounting to more than EGP16.2 billion as of September 2022. If the company succeeds in transferring its profits, it will add EGP0.54/OIH share.<br/><br/>The Saudi Bank is interested in acquiring Banque Du Caire as a strategic investor, with a value that may reach USD3 billion. If the transaction is finalized on USD3 billion, it Implies a P/E22 multiple of 19.4x, and a P/B22 of 3.2x, which are higher than precedent transactions in the sector. <br/><br/>ESRS (FV: EGP21.75, OW) raised the price of rebars by EGP2,000/ton to EGP23,450/ton (including VAT) as of December 18, 2022, 9% higher than a week ago and 15% higher than the beginning of December. <br/><br/>Demand for the expats car import scheme hasn’t lived up to expectations, hence the cabinet amended the requirements last week. The amendments include no longer requiring buyers to deposit fees for the program three months before transfers and waiving the requirement to have the Foreign Ministry certifying residents’ bank statements.<br/><br/>CSAG declared FY21/22 dividends distribution of EGP0.79 per share with payout ratio of 87.4% and dividend yield of 3.3% to be distributed on 8 January 2023 with the record on 3 January 2023.<br/><br/>EgyptAir will increase its weekly flights from Cairo to Moscow from 11 to 14 flights starting 18 December 2022.<br/><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IMF’s executive board has approved a 46-month USD3 billion financial support package for Egypt, saying it will catalyze additional funding of about USD14 billion. The agreement provides for an immediate disbursement of about USD347 million.<br/><br/>NUCA approved allocating land plots directly to foreigners on the condition that the land’s value is fully paid in US Dollars.<br/><br/>The CBE’s board approved extending the deadline from 31 December 2022 to the end of December 2023 for banks that have not so far increased their credit facilities portfolio to micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to 25%.<br/><br/>The Egyptian banking sector has managed to secure dollar liquidity worth more than USD5.3 billion from November until mid-December 2022. <br/><br/>Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly appointed investment banker Hossam Ahmed Heiba as executive president of the General Authority of Free Zones and Investment (GAFI). He also appointed Bassel Rahmy as CEO of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA).<br/><br/><br/>CCAP posted EGP17 million in consolidated net income during 3Q22, down by 95% QoQ and compared to EGP441 million in net losses in 3Q21. <br/><br/>CCAP is still in negotiations with its lenders for debt restructuring. However, ERC is expected to repay delayed debt installments and go current by the end of 1Q23. <br/><br/>Oil fell by more than USD2/bbl on Friday on fears of a looming global recession.<br/> <br/>Oil Minister confirmed that a large gas discovery has been made in the Narges block in the Eastern Mediterranean. <br/><br/>After years of unsettled profits in North Korea due to the economic sanctions imposed on the country, OIH (FV:EGP0.60| OW)  is trying to transfer its profits on its investment in North Korea ( in Koryolink Telecom Company) amounting to more than EGP16.2 billion as of September 2022. If the company succeeds in transferring its profits, it will add EGP0.54/OIH share.<br/><br/>The Saudi Bank is interested in acquiring Banque Du Caire as a strategic investor, with a value that may reach USD3 billion. If the transaction is finalized on USD3 billion, it Implies a P/E22 multiple of 19.4x, and a P/B22 of 3.2x, which are higher than precedent transactions in the sector. <br/><br/>ESRS (FV: EGP21.75, OW) raised the price of rebars by EGP2,000/ton to EGP23,450/ton (including VAT) as of December 18, 2022, 9% higher than a week ago and 15% higher than the beginning of December. <br/><br/>Demand for the expats car import scheme hasn’t lived up to expectations, hence the cabinet amended the requirements last week. The amendments include no longer requiring buyers to deposit fees for the program three months before transfers and waiving the requirement to have the Foreign Ministry certifying residents’ bank statements.<br/><br/>CSAG declared FY21/22 dividends distribution of EGP0.79 per share with payout ratio of 87.4% and dividend yield of 3.3% to be distributed on 8 January 2023 with the record on 3 January 2023.<br/><br/>EgyptAir will increase its weekly flights from Cairo to Moscow from 11 to 14 flights starting 18 December 2022.<br/><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in 15 years by half a percentage point. Officials expect to keep rates higher through next year, with no reductions until 2024.  According to a draft law to amend some provisions of the income tax law, the Egyptian government intends to impose a new tax bracket of 27.5% on individuals’ income that exceeds EGP800,000 annually (USD32,000). The draft also includes: Bypassing the unpaid capital gains tax due on the dispos...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in 15 years by half a percentage point. Officials expect to keep rates higher through next year, with no reductions until 2024.<br/><br/>According to a draft law to amend some provisions of the income tax law, the Egyptian government intends to impose a new tax bracket of 27.5% on individuals’ income that exceeds EGP800,000 annually (USD32,000). The draft also includes:</p><ul><li>Bypassing the unpaid capital gains tax due on the disposal of shares listed on EGX during the period from January 2022 until the date of entry into force of the law’s amendments.</li><li>Deducting 50% of the capital gains achieved for individuals from the initial offerings, for a period of two years from the date of entry into force of the amendments to the income tax law.</li></ul><p> <br/>The Egyptian government aims to increase its tax revenue during the current fiscal year 2022-2023 by about 18.8%. It also seeks to increase its revenues from payroll tax by 18.6%.<br/><br/>Retailers have two weeks to start clearly displaying the prices of all their goods under efforts aimed to tame food price inflation.<br/><br/>To make it easier for Egyptians living abroad to buy a car under the government’s new car import scheme, buyers will no longer be required to deposit fees for the program three months before transfers are made. They can instead provide to the government with a bank statement as proof of their ability to pay.<br/><br/>The Cabinet awarded golden licenses to eight investment projects including a USD5.5 billion green ammonia plant in Ain Sokhna. <br/><br/>Egypt targets increasing exports to Africa to USD10 to 15 billion within four years. <br/><br/>Oil prices increased on Wednesday after OPEC and the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecast a rebound in demand over the course of next year and as US interest rate hikes are expected to ease further alongside slowing inflation.<br/><br/>The 100 MW green hydrogen plant being developed by Scatec, Fertiglobe and ORAS (FV: EGP106.90, OW) received a license from cabinet yesterday. <br/><br/>The EGX has approved the temporary listing of the Damietta Container &amp; Cargo Handling Company’s shares ahead of a potential IPO next year.<br/><br/>Haleon — the former consumer healthcare unit of GSK that was spun off over the summer — will kick off operations under its own brand in Egypt next year. Haleon Egypt will locally produce 90% of its products.<br/><br/>Drugmaker Pfizer is in talks with the government to manufacture its Prevnar vaccine in Egypt, which is designed to treat pneumonia.<br/><br/>Eva Pharma and Lilly will partner to produce insulin for diabetes patients in the local market.<br/><br/>CBE data revealed that the value of its assets increased to EGP3.7 trillion at the end of November 2022 (+5.7% MoM). Moreover, balances with the IMF recorded EGP7.105 billion (-39% YoY). <br/><br/>The banking sector customer deposits increased, to record EGP7.82 trillion at the end of September (+1.3% MoM), while lending balances reached EGP3.695 trillion at the end of September (+2.8% QoQ)<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in 15 years by half a percentage point. Officials expect to keep rates higher through next year, with no reductions until 2024.<br/><br/>According to a draft law to amend some provisions of the income tax law, the Egyptian government intends to impose a new tax bracket of 27.5% on individuals’ income that exceeds EGP800,000 annually (USD32,000). The draft also includes:</p><ul><li>Bypassing the unpaid capital gains tax due on the disposal of shares listed on EGX during the period from January 2022 until the date of entry into force of the law’s amendments.</li><li>Deducting 50% of the capital gains achieved for individuals from the initial offerings, for a period of two years from the date of entry into force of the amendments to the income tax law.</li></ul><p> <br/>The Egyptian government aims to increase its tax revenue during the current fiscal year 2022-2023 by about 18.8%. It also seeks to increase its revenues from payroll tax by 18.6%.<br/><br/>Retailers have two weeks to start clearly displaying the prices of all their goods under efforts aimed to tame food price inflation.<br/><br/>To make it easier for Egyptians living abroad to buy a car under the government’s new car import scheme, buyers will no longer be required to deposit fees for the program three months before transfers are made. They can instead provide to the government with a bank statement as proof of their ability to pay.<br/><br/>The Cabinet awarded golden licenses to eight investment projects including a USD5.5 billion green ammonia plant in Ain Sokhna. <br/><br/>Egypt targets increasing exports to Africa to USD10 to 15 billion within four years. <br/><br/>Oil prices increased on Wednesday after OPEC and the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecast a rebound in demand over the course of next year and as US interest rate hikes are expected to ease further alongside slowing inflation.<br/><br/>The 100 MW green hydrogen plant being developed by Scatec, Fertiglobe and ORAS (FV: EGP106.90, OW) received a license from cabinet yesterday. <br/><br/>The EGX has approved the temporary listing of the Damietta Container &amp; Cargo Handling Company’s shares ahead of a potential IPO next year.<br/><br/>Haleon — the former consumer healthcare unit of GSK that was spun off over the summer — will kick off operations under its own brand in Egypt next year. Haleon Egypt will locally produce 90% of its products.<br/><br/>Drugmaker Pfizer is in talks with the government to manufacture its Prevnar vaccine in Egypt, which is designed to treat pneumonia.<br/><br/>Eva Pharma and Lilly will partner to produce insulin for diabetes patients in the local market.<br/><br/>CBE data revealed that the value of its assets increased to EGP3.7 trillion at the end of November 2022 (+5.7% MoM). Moreover, balances with the IMF recorded EGP7.105 billion (-39% YoY). <br/><br/>The banking sector customer deposits increased, to record EGP7.82 trillion at the end of September (+1.3% MoM), while lending balances reached EGP3.695 trillion at the end of September (+2.8% QoQ)<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy confirmed that there are approximately 100,000 MW of renewable energy that will be directed to producing green hydrogen over the next 10 years. Egypt is in negotiations with three major global entities to export 3,000 MW of power to the European power grid through a submarine electrical line to Cyprus and Greece. The amount of carbon-intensive mazut fuel oil Egypt uses in power stations has reached five-year highs as it seeks to maximize the am...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy confirmed that there are approximately 100,000 MW of renewable energy that will be directed to producing green hydrogen over the next 10 years.</p><p>Egypt is in negotiations with three major global entities to export 3,000 MW of power to the European power grid through a submarine electrical line to Cyprus and Greece.</p><p>The amount of carbon-intensive mazut fuel oil Egypt uses in power stations has reached five-year highs as it seeks to maximize the amount of natural gas available for export. The shift towards mazut allows Egypt to generate electricity more cheaply and export more gas to alleviate an acute foreign currency shortage. </p><p>The Parliament’s Budget Committee approved a one-article amendment to the Unified Tax Procedures Act that would allow foreign tax authorities to access individuals and businesses’ financial information.</p><p>The Parliament’s Housing Committee approved amendments to the building reconciliation law.</p><p>The United States will commit USD55 billion to Africa over the next three years.</p><p>The Cabinet approved plans for Egypt to join the New Development Bank set up by the BRICS economic group to fund infrastructure and development projects in member countries.</p><p>Vicat acquired additional 16.6% stake in SCEM, at transaction value of EGP139.5 million (21.5 million share at EGP6.49/ Share), increasing its stake in SCEM to 67.18%. </p><p>Telecom Egypt and Grid Telecom, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) in Greece, signed a collaboration agreement to build a subsea system connecting Egypt and Greece. </p><p>Vodafone Group has transferred its 55% stake in its Egyptian unit to its South African subsidiary Vodacom in a EUR2.37 bn cash and stock transaction. </p><p>Local feed and plant-based oils prices are still under pressure. Rally is not only driven by a weak local currency or local shortages due to imports issues, but by rising global prices as well due to supply shortages with solid demand as global shipping fees rise.</p><p>EFG-Hermes executed the first of its kind dual listing of Americana Group in Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange and Saudi Arabia Stock Exchange with a total amount of USD1.8 bn.</p><p>The Egyptian Stock Exchange has received a request for listing Damietta Container and Cargo Handling Company in the main market.</p><p>Consumer finance firm Premium Card has issued EGP200.6 mn worth of securitized bonds. The total value of securitized bond issuances brought to market this year now stands at some EGP45.4 bn, almost triple the EGP15.8 bn taken to market last year.</p><p>E-based tech investor Astra Tech is looking to invest USD 400 mn in four Egyptian financial services and consumer finance companies next year.  </p><p>Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, The Prime Minister, appointed Dr. Ahmed Galal as the Chairman of the BoD of EXPA, and appointed Mohamed Abu Al-Saud as Vice-Chairman of the BoD for 3 years.<br/><br/><b>Weekly Commodities Update:</b></p><p>  | <b>Chems &amp; Petchems |</b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 75.7 | <em>-13.7%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 475.4 | <em>-15.8%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 562.5 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,030.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 940.0 | 1.1%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 460.1 | 0.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,447.3 | -1.8%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,713.0 | <em>5.4%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 401.0 | <em>0.1%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 3,102.0 | <em>1.5%</em></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy confirmed that there are approximately 100,000 MW of renewable energy that will be directed to producing green hydrogen over the next 10 years.</p><p>Egypt is in negotiations with three major global entities to export 3,000 MW of power to the European power grid through a submarine electrical line to Cyprus and Greece.</p><p>The amount of carbon-intensive mazut fuel oil Egypt uses in power stations has reached five-year highs as it seeks to maximize the amount of natural gas available for export. The shift towards mazut allows Egypt to generate electricity more cheaply and export more gas to alleviate an acute foreign currency shortage. </p><p>The Parliament’s Budget Committee approved a one-article amendment to the Unified Tax Procedures Act that would allow foreign tax authorities to access individuals and businesses’ financial information.</p><p>The Parliament’s Housing Committee approved amendments to the building reconciliation law.</p><p>The United States will commit USD55 billion to Africa over the next three years.</p><p>The Cabinet approved plans for Egypt to join the New Development Bank set up by the BRICS economic group to fund infrastructure and development projects in member countries.</p><p>Vicat acquired additional 16.6% stake in SCEM, at transaction value of EGP139.5 million (21.5 million share at EGP6.49/ Share), increasing its stake in SCEM to 67.18%. </p><p>Telecom Egypt and Grid Telecom, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) in Greece, signed a collaboration agreement to build a subsea system connecting Egypt and Greece. </p><p>Vodafone Group has transferred its 55% stake in its Egyptian unit to its South African subsidiary Vodacom in a EUR2.37 bn cash and stock transaction. </p><p>Local feed and plant-based oils prices are still under pressure. Rally is not only driven by a weak local currency or local shortages due to imports issues, but by rising global prices as well due to supply shortages with solid demand as global shipping fees rise.</p><p>EFG-Hermes executed the first of its kind dual listing of Americana Group in Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange and Saudi Arabia Stock Exchange with a total amount of USD1.8 bn.</p><p>The Egyptian Stock Exchange has received a request for listing Damietta Container and Cargo Handling Company in the main market.</p><p>Consumer finance firm Premium Card has issued EGP200.6 mn worth of securitized bonds. The total value of securitized bond issuances brought to market this year now stands at some EGP45.4 bn, almost triple the EGP15.8 bn taken to market last year.</p><p>E-based tech investor Astra Tech is looking to invest USD 400 mn in four Egyptian financial services and consumer finance companies next year.  </p><p>Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, The Prime Minister, appointed Dr. Ahmed Galal as the Chairman of the BoD of EXPA, and appointed Mohamed Abu Al-Saud as Vice-Chairman of the BoD for 3 years.<br/><br/><b>Weekly Commodities Update:</b></p><p>  | <b>Chems &amp; Petchems |</b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 75.7 | <em>-13.7%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 475.4 | <em>-15.8%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 562.5 | 0.0%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,030.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 940.0 | 1.1%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 460.1 | 0.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,447.3 | -1.8%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,713.0 | <em>5.4%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 401.0 | <em>0.1%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 3,102.0 | <em>1.5%</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is in advanced talks to acquire Egypt’s state-owned United Bank in a deal that could be worth about USD600 million (EGP14.76 billion). The transaction implies higher-than-sector-average multiples.  In light of the mounting pressures, we expect the CBE to considerably hike interest rates by 200bps, maybe sooner than its meeting planned on 22nd December, with a likely EGP adjustment that might reach c.15%.   Prime Minister has called for oversight bodie...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is in advanced talks to acquire Egypt’s state-owned United Bank in a deal that could be worth about USD600 million (EGP14.76 billion). The transaction implies higher-than-sector-average multiples.<br/><br/>In light of the mounting pressures, we expect the CBE to considerably hike interest rates by 200bps, maybe sooner than its meeting planned on 22nd December, with a likely EGP adjustment that might reach c.15%.<br/> <br/>Prime Minister has called for oversight bodies to set a deadline for all shops and retailers to start putting price tags on commodities put for sale, with inspection tours to be carried out periodically to ensure the enforcement.<br/> <br/>The German government is allocating EUR360 million to finance development projects in Egypt.<br/><br/>The Federal Reserve is expected on Wednesday to raise interest rates for the seventh time this year to combat inflation.<br/><br/>Gold could be listed on the newly-launched Egyptian Mercantile Exchange (EMX) in 1Q23.<br/><br/>Food industry exports grew by 0.5% YoY in the first ten months of 2022 to USD3.5 billion.<br/><br/><br/>The National Investment Bank sold part of its stake in ADIB amounting to 7.6% of the bank&apos;s shares to Respond Investment Company, so that its ownership decreased from 10% to 2.4%.<br/><br/>HRHO’s consumer finance arm, vaIU has issued EGP854.5 million worth of securitized bonds.<br/><br/>Egypt’s renewable energy capacity is on track to grow some 65% by 2027, thanks primarily to new offshore wind projects.<br/><br/>MCRO recorded net profit of EGP129.4 million (+21% YoY) in 9M22.<br/><br/>The Pharmaceutical Holding Company, HoldiPharma, is currently planning to localize the raw material industry in Egypt, in cooperation with India and China. <br/><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is in advanced talks to acquire Egypt’s state-owned United Bank in a deal that could be worth about USD600 million (EGP14.76 billion). The transaction implies higher-than-sector-average multiples.<br/><br/>In light of the mounting pressures, we expect the CBE to considerably hike interest rates by 200bps, maybe sooner than its meeting planned on 22nd December, with a likely EGP adjustment that might reach c.15%.<br/> <br/>Prime Minister has called for oversight bodies to set a deadline for all shops and retailers to start putting price tags on commodities put for sale, with inspection tours to be carried out periodically to ensure the enforcement.<br/> <br/>The German government is allocating EUR360 million to finance development projects in Egypt.<br/><br/>The Federal Reserve is expected on Wednesday to raise interest rates for the seventh time this year to combat inflation.<br/><br/>Gold could be listed on the newly-launched Egyptian Mercantile Exchange (EMX) in 1Q23.<br/><br/>Food industry exports grew by 0.5% YoY in the first ten months of 2022 to USD3.5 billion.<br/><br/><br/>The National Investment Bank sold part of its stake in ADIB amounting to 7.6% of the bank&apos;s shares to Respond Investment Company, so that its ownership decreased from 10% to 2.4%.<br/><br/>HRHO’s consumer finance arm, vaIU has issued EGP854.5 million worth of securitized bonds.<br/><br/>Egypt’s renewable energy capacity is on track to grow some 65% by 2027, thanks primarily to new offshore wind projects.<br/><br/>MCRO recorded net profit of EGP129.4 million (+21% YoY) in 9M22.<br/><br/>The Pharmaceutical Holding Company, HoldiPharma, is currently planning to localize the raw material industry in Egypt, in cooperation with India and China. <br/><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Stocks that did not fully reflect inflation and exchange rate weakness: CIEB, EFIH, JUFO, TMGH, ORHD, PHDC, HELI, EKHO, ORAS. The cabinet approved plans for Egypt to join the New Development Bank, a multilateral lender set up by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (the BRICS). The House of Representatives has given a preliminary nod to the government’s proposed Retail Stores Bill. A Local Development Ministry decree published in the Official Gazette named 83 different commercial ac...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Stocks that did not fully reflect inflation and exchange rate weakness: CIEB, EFIH, JUFO, TMGH, ORHD, PHDC, HELI, EKHO, ORAS.</p><p>The cabinet approved plans for Egypt to join the New Development Bank, a multilateral lender set up by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (the BRICS).</p><p>The House of Representatives has given a preliminary nod to the government’s proposed Retail Stores Bill. A Local Development Ministry decree published in the Official Gazette named 83 different commercial activities that will require the sign-off of security directorates to go legit.</p><p>AUTO finalized the sale of 7.5% stake in MNT Investments with total proceeds of USD60 mn, and an earnout component that could potentially lead to total proceeds of USD71.3 mn, should it come into effect. The transaction values MNT Investment at a total of USD800-951 mn, and AUTO’s remaining stake of 49.5% at USD396-471 mn.</p><p>ESRS raised the price of rebars by EGP1,000/ton to EGP21,450/ton (including VAT) as of December 12, 2022, 5% higher than the EGP20,450/ton in the beginning of December. </p><p>Subsidiaries of Gulf wealth funds have submitted bids as part of consortiums with other local and foreign investors to build the 21 desalination plants the government is tendering to the private sector. Four plants will be awarded by mid-January or early February. Among the bidders are Saudi PIF, Abu Dhabi’s ADQ, the Qatari Investment Authority (QIA), Hassan Allam Holding, Al Nowais, Schneider Electric, and a consortium made up of Metito Holdings, Scatec, and ORAS.</p><p>Egypt-based Engineering Consultants Group was awarded a contract to design a multi-purpose hall for Neom in Saudi.</p><p>EGTS’s court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is postponed to 4 February 2023.</p><p>PACH stated that it did not receive any news regarding National Paints increasing the acquisition offer to EGP32/share instead of EGP29/share.</p><p>The volume of instantaneous transactions that took place between banks during the first 11 months of this year exceeded EGP109 trillion, up 65% YoY.</p><p>SAUD Capital for Financial Investments, a subsidiary of SAUD, launched Tanfeez, specialized in real estate investment and urban development.</p><p>CANA issued a new certificate with a return of up to 17% annually.</p><p>MHOT opened its Safir Dahab resort which encompasses 159 rooms.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stocks that did not fully reflect inflation and exchange rate weakness: CIEB, EFIH, JUFO, TMGH, ORHD, PHDC, HELI, EKHO, ORAS.</p><p>The cabinet approved plans for Egypt to join the New Development Bank, a multilateral lender set up by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (the BRICS).</p><p>The House of Representatives has given a preliminary nod to the government’s proposed Retail Stores Bill. A Local Development Ministry decree published in the Official Gazette named 83 different commercial activities that will require the sign-off of security directorates to go legit.</p><p>AUTO finalized the sale of 7.5% stake in MNT Investments with total proceeds of USD60 mn, and an earnout component that could potentially lead to total proceeds of USD71.3 mn, should it come into effect. The transaction values MNT Investment at a total of USD800-951 mn, and AUTO’s remaining stake of 49.5% at USD396-471 mn.</p><p>ESRS raised the price of rebars by EGP1,000/ton to EGP21,450/ton (including VAT) as of December 12, 2022, 5% higher than the EGP20,450/ton in the beginning of December. </p><p>Subsidiaries of Gulf wealth funds have submitted bids as part of consortiums with other local and foreign investors to build the 21 desalination plants the government is tendering to the private sector. Four plants will be awarded by mid-January or early February. Among the bidders are Saudi PIF, Abu Dhabi’s ADQ, the Qatari Investment Authority (QIA), Hassan Allam Holding, Al Nowais, Schneider Electric, and a consortium made up of Metito Holdings, Scatec, and ORAS.</p><p>Egypt-based Engineering Consultants Group was awarded a contract to design a multi-purpose hall for Neom in Saudi.</p><p>EGTS’s court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is postponed to 4 February 2023.</p><p>PACH stated that it did not receive any news regarding National Paints increasing the acquisition offer to EGP32/share instead of EGP29/share.</p><p>The volume of instantaneous transactions that took place between banks during the first 11 months of this year exceeded EGP109 trillion, up 65% YoY.</p><p>SAUD Capital for Financial Investments, a subsidiary of SAUD, launched Tanfeez, specialized in real estate investment and urban development.</p><p>CANA issued a new certificate with a return of up to 17% annually.</p><p>MHOT opened its Safir Dahab resort which encompasses 159 rooms.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Annual urban inflation rate in Egypt jumped to 18.7% in November, up from 16.2% in October. According to local media, the CBE renewed its instructions not to approve requests to import 13 commodities without obtaining its prior approval. Vodafone Plc’s South African subsidiary, Vodacom, has closed the acquisition of its parent company’s 55% stake in Vodafone Egypt. On a separate note, QIA acquisition of a 20-25% stake in Vodafone Egypt (out of ETEL’s 44.95% stake) is expected to close towards...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Annual urban inflation rate in Egypt jumped to 18.7% in November, up from 16.2% in October.</p><p>According to local media, the CBE renewed its instructions not to approve requests to import 13 commodities without obtaining its prior approval.</p><p>Vodafone Plc’s South African subsidiary, Vodacom, has closed the acquisition of its parent company’s 55% stake in Vodafone Egypt. On a separate note, QIA acquisition of a 20-25% stake in Vodafone Egypt (out of ETEL’s 44.95% stake) is expected to close towards the end of this year or during 1Q23, according to local media.</p><p>The Finance Ministry extended the e-invoicing registration deadline for self-employed individuals until April 2023.</p><p>Hisham Ezz El Arab was appointed non-executive chairman of COMI last week. </p><p>MNHD intends to expand to West Cairo in 1H23, is looking at land plots on the North Coast, and expects real estate prices to increase by 15%-20%.</p><p>CLHO announced the execution of a 15-year agreement with the Fund for Housing and Social Services of the Petroleum Sector to upgrade, build out, and operate key medical units in the Petroleum Medical Center in Suez Governorate.</p><p>Oil price settled lower on Friday, recording its biggest weekly decline in months. Brent crude settled 5 cents lower at USD76.10/bbl.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Annual urban inflation rate in Egypt jumped to 18.7% in November, up from 16.2% in October.</p><p>According to local media, the CBE renewed its instructions not to approve requests to import 13 commodities without obtaining its prior approval.</p><p>Vodafone Plc’s South African subsidiary, Vodacom, has closed the acquisition of its parent company’s 55% stake in Vodafone Egypt. On a separate note, QIA acquisition of a 20-25% stake in Vodafone Egypt (out of ETEL’s 44.95% stake) is expected to close towards the end of this year or during 1Q23, according to local media.</p><p>The Finance Ministry extended the e-invoicing registration deadline for self-employed individuals until April 2023.</p><p>Hisham Ezz El Arab was appointed non-executive chairman of COMI last week. </p><p>MNHD intends to expand to West Cairo in 1H23, is looking at land plots on the North Coast, and expects real estate prices to increase by 15%-20%.</p><p>CLHO announced the execution of a 15-year agreement with the Fund for Housing and Social Services of the Petroleum Sector to upgrade, build out, and operate key medical units in the Petroleum Medical Center in Suez Governorate.</p><p>Oil price settled lower on Friday, recording its biggest weekly decline in months. Brent crude settled 5 cents lower at USD76.10/bbl.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We published this morning our earnings expectations for companies under coverage in 4Q2022/FY2022/FY2023, where 4Q2022 should be a stable quarter YoY, with some developments. The CBE clarified that the draft law amending some provisions of the Unified Tax Procedures Law submitted by the government is only related to exchanging information with foreign tax authorities and not with the Egyptian Tax Authority for local purposes. The CBE confirmed that the aforementioned draft law does not affect...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We published this morning our earnings expectations for companies under coverage in 4Q2022/FY2022/FY2023, where 4Q2022 should be a stable quarter YoY, with some developments.</p><p>The CBE clarified that the draft law amending some provisions of the Unified Tax Procedures Law submitted by the government is only related to exchanging information with foreign tax authorities and not with the Egyptian Tax Authority for local purposes. The CBE confirmed that the aforementioned draft law does not affect the confidentiality of bank customers’ accounts in Egypt.</p><p>Deputy Finance Minister Ahmed Kujouk said that Egypt will obtain USD1 billion from the WB, USD200 million from the African Development Bank and USD400 million from the Asian Investment Bank, before the end of the current fiscal year.</p><p>Egypt is targeting between USD1.5 billion and USD2.5 billion from the issuance of its first sovereign Sukuk.</p><p>The PM said that the government succeeded to attract USD9 billion in direct investments, the highest in 15 years.</p><p>Companies applying for the government’s golden license for industry will no longer need to meet a minimum issued capital requirement.</p><p>As the government looks to reassure the market, they issued a report responding to claims and rumors circulating about the economy. The PM emphasized that the government is working on a plan to secure the nation’s FX needs until the end of FY 2022-2023.</p><p>Egypt signed MoUs with seven companies and consortiums including Saudi renewables player Acwa Power and Qalaa Holdings, to conduct feasibility studies on new projects to produce green hydrogen and its derivatives.</p><p>The PM said that the government announced a plan to benefit from state assets assets, whether through offerings during the first quarter of next year or through partnership projects with strategic investors and the private sector.</p><p>Etisalat UAE is considering acquiring an undisclosed stake out of Vodacom’s 55% stake in Vodafone Egypt.</p><p>Ministry of Transportation to open and evaluate the technical and financial proposals of Abu Qir - Alexandria underground project bid in March 2023, at initial cost of EUR1.5 billion. Among the bidding consortiums are SWDY and ORAS.</p><p>We remind you that EGTS’s (FV: EGP1.68, EW) next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is, if not further postponed, on 10 December 2022.</p><p>Companies that work on the engineering side of the automotive industry will now be able to enjoy incentives provided to businesses under the Investment Act.</p><p>Al Amal Company, the local agent for BYD and Lada decided to decrease their utilization rates by 30% through operating only 4 days a week starting the current December, as a measure to the current market turbulence and decline in demand.</p><p>Egypt plans to offer a global bid for oil and gas exploration in the Mediterranean and Western desert before the end of the current year.</p><p>Cyprus’ Aphrodite field will see a new round of drilling in early 2023. Cyprus is trying to accelerate development so the first shipment could reach Egypt by 2027. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We published this morning our earnings expectations for companies under coverage in 4Q2022/FY2022/FY2023, where 4Q2022 should be a stable quarter YoY, with some developments.</p><p>The CBE clarified that the draft law amending some provisions of the Unified Tax Procedures Law submitted by the government is only related to exchanging information with foreign tax authorities and not with the Egyptian Tax Authority for local purposes. The CBE confirmed that the aforementioned draft law does not affect the confidentiality of bank customers’ accounts in Egypt.</p><p>Deputy Finance Minister Ahmed Kujouk said that Egypt will obtain USD1 billion from the WB, USD200 million from the African Development Bank and USD400 million from the Asian Investment Bank, before the end of the current fiscal year.</p><p>Egypt is targeting between USD1.5 billion and USD2.5 billion from the issuance of its first sovereign Sukuk.</p><p>The PM said that the government succeeded to attract USD9 billion in direct investments, the highest in 15 years.</p><p>Companies applying for the government’s golden license for industry will no longer need to meet a minimum issued capital requirement.</p><p>As the government looks to reassure the market, they issued a report responding to claims and rumors circulating about the economy. The PM emphasized that the government is working on a plan to secure the nation’s FX needs until the end of FY 2022-2023.</p><p>Egypt signed MoUs with seven companies and consortiums including Saudi renewables player Acwa Power and Qalaa Holdings, to conduct feasibility studies on new projects to produce green hydrogen and its derivatives.</p><p>The PM said that the government announced a plan to benefit from state assets assets, whether through offerings during the first quarter of next year or through partnership projects with strategic investors and the private sector.</p><p>Etisalat UAE is considering acquiring an undisclosed stake out of Vodacom’s 55% stake in Vodafone Egypt.</p><p>Ministry of Transportation to open and evaluate the technical and financial proposals of Abu Qir - Alexandria underground project bid in March 2023, at initial cost of EUR1.5 billion. Among the bidding consortiums are SWDY and ORAS.</p><p>We remind you that EGTS’s (FV: EGP1.68, EW) next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is, if not further postponed, on 10 December 2022.</p><p>Companies that work on the engineering side of the automotive industry will now be able to enjoy incentives provided to businesses under the Investment Act.</p><p>Al Amal Company, the local agent for BYD and Lada decided to decrease their utilization rates by 30% through operating only 4 days a week starting the current December, as a measure to the current market turbulence and decline in demand.</p><p>Egypt plans to offer a global bid for oil and gas exploration in the Mediterranean and Western desert before the end of the current year.</p><p>Cyprus’ Aphrodite field will see a new round of drilling in early 2023. Cyprus is trying to accelerate development so the first shipment could reach Egypt by 2027. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - MENA - RAYA - ADIB - ATLC - EAST    prepared by: Mayada Amin - CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We issued this morning our equities strategy for 2023, titled "Despite Challenges, Valuations Do Stand Out", in which we present:  •Macro Backdrop| A Bumpy Road to Recovery •Equity Strategy| An Overdue Catch-Up Supported by EGP Weakness •Data Screens| All-in-One Deck •Sector Reviews| Outlook, Hopes, Fears, Top Picks, and Stocks Awaiting Catalysts  The IMF’s executive board will discuss Egypt’s request for a new extended fund facility next Friday, 16 December. Finance Minister said earlie...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We issued this morning our equities strategy for 2023, titled &quot;Despite Challenges, Valuations Do Stand Out&quot;, in which we present: <br/>•Macro Backdrop| A Bumpy Road to Recovery<br/>•Equity Strategy| An Overdue Catch-Up Supported by EGP Weakness<br/>•Data Screens| All-in-One Deck<br/>•Sector Reviews| Outlook, Hopes, Fears, Top Picks, and Stocks Awaiting Catalysts<br/><br/>The IMF’s executive board will discuss Egypt’s request for a new extended fund facility next Friday, 16 December. Finance Minister said earlier this week that we could receive the first USD750 million tranche of the bailout loan before the end of the year.<br/><br/>Net International Reserves inched up to USD33.53 billion at the end of November, up from USD33.41 billion a month earlier, on higher value of gold component.<br/><br/>Oil prices tumbled to its lowest level on Tuesday, with Brent finishing below USD80/bbl per barrel for the second time in 2022.<br/><br/>The New Administrative Capital Company aims to enter into four partnerships with real estate developers at the beginning of 2023.<br/><br/>Sherif ElZayat sold his entire stake of 6.01% (66.6 million shares) in SPMD at an average price of EGP0.43 per share and a transaction value of EGP28.86 million.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We issued this morning our equities strategy for 2023, titled &quot;Despite Challenges, Valuations Do Stand Out&quot;, in which we present: <br/>•Macro Backdrop| A Bumpy Road to Recovery<br/>•Equity Strategy| An Overdue Catch-Up Supported by EGP Weakness<br/>•Data Screens| All-in-One Deck<br/>•Sector Reviews| Outlook, Hopes, Fears, Top Picks, and Stocks Awaiting Catalysts<br/><br/>The IMF’s executive board will discuss Egypt’s request for a new extended fund facility next Friday, 16 December. Finance Minister said earlier this week that we could receive the first USD750 million tranche of the bailout loan before the end of the year.<br/><br/>Net International Reserves inched up to USD33.53 billion at the end of November, up from USD33.41 billion a month earlier, on higher value of gold component.<br/><br/>Oil prices tumbled to its lowest level on Tuesday, with Brent finishing below USD80/bbl per barrel for the second time in 2022.<br/><br/>The New Administrative Capital Company aims to enter into four partnerships with real estate developers at the beginning of 2023.<br/><br/>Sherif ElZayat sold his entire stake of 6.01% (66.6 million shares) in SPMD at an average price of EGP0.43 per share and a transaction value of EGP28.86 million.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Trade deficit decreased by 41.3% YoY in September, on an annual basis, to USD2.44 billion. Exports increased by 11.6% YoY to USD4.11 billion, while imports decreased by 16.4% YoY to record USD6.55 billion.<br/><br/>Suez Canal revenues jumped to USD7.2 billion during 11M2022, an increase of 26% YoY.  <br/><br/>Assistant Minister of Transport for Operation and Budgets revealed the ministry&apos;s efforts to prepare 19 companies to be listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange.<br/><br/><br/>OIH (FV: EGP0.70, OW) released 3Q22 consolidated financial results where bottom-line recorded EGP105.5 mn compared to losses of EGP36.7 mn in 3Q21. 9M22 bottom-line recorded EGP205.7 mn compared to losses of EGP173.8 million. <br/><br/>EMFD (FV: EGP5.01, OW) received regulatory approval to add the selling and distributing of electricity to its list of business activities.<br/><br/>According to local media, ACAMD rejected the offer from El Rawasy for Real Estate Development for the co-development of the Zefta land plot. ACAMD received another offer for the co-development of the Zefta land plot from a consortium of three Emirati companies.<br/><br/>The New Administrative Capital Company is thinking of listing its subsidiaries on the EGX instead of the New Administrative Capital Company itself, with details on the potential listing expected to be announced in 1Q23.<br/><br/>The EGX’s listing committee has signed off on the temporary listing of the state-owned Port Said Container &amp; Cargo Handling Company ahead of the planned IPO.<br/><br/>Mobile phone sales volumes recorded a decline of around 55% YoY in September 2022.<br/><br/><b>Weekly Commodities Update:</b></p><p>  | <b>Chems &amp; Petchems |</b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 87.7 | <em>8.3%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 564.8 | <em>6.2%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 562.5 | 0.4%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,030.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 930.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 460.6 | 4.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,517.5 | 8.1%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,624.0 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 405.0 | <em>6.9%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 3,057.0 | <em>2.9%</em></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Trade deficit decreased by 41.3% YoY in September, on an annual basis, to USD2.44 billion. Exports increased by 11.6% YoY to USD4.11 billion, while imports decreased by 16.4% YoY to record USD6.55 billion.<br/><br/>Suez Canal revenues jumped to USD7.2 billion during 11M2022, an increase of 26% YoY.  <br/><br/>Assistant Minister of Transport for Operation and Budgets revealed the ministry&apos;s efforts to prepare 19 companies to be listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange.<br/><br/><br/>OIH (FV: EGP0.70, OW) released 3Q22 consolidated financial results where bottom-line recorded EGP105.5 mn compared to losses of EGP36.7 mn in 3Q21. 9M22 bottom-line recorded EGP205.7 mn compared to losses of EGP173.8 million. <br/><br/>EMFD (FV: EGP5.01, OW) received regulatory approval to add the selling and distributing of electricity to its list of business activities.<br/><br/>According to local media, ACAMD rejected the offer from El Rawasy for Real Estate Development for the co-development of the Zefta land plot. ACAMD received another offer for the co-development of the Zefta land plot from a consortium of three Emirati companies.<br/><br/>The New Administrative Capital Company is thinking of listing its subsidiaries on the EGX instead of the New Administrative Capital Company itself, with details on the potential listing expected to be announced in 1Q23.<br/><br/>The EGX’s listing committee has signed off on the temporary listing of the state-owned Port Said Container &amp; Cargo Handling Company ahead of the planned IPO.<br/><br/>Mobile phone sales volumes recorded a decline of around 55% YoY in September 2022.<br/><br/><b>Weekly Commodities Update:</b></p><p>  | <b>Chems &amp; Petchems |</b> | <b>Last Price</b> | <b><em>WoW Change, %</em></b><br/> | Brent, USD/bbl | 87.7 | <em>8.3%</em><br/> | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 564.8 | <em>6.2%</em><br/> | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 562.5 | 0.4%<br/> | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,030.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 930.0 | 0.0%<br/> | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 460.6 | 4.0%<br/> | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,517.5 | 8.1%<br/> | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 1,624.0 | <em>0.0%</em><br/> | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 405.0 | <em>6.9%</em><br/> | SMP, USD/MT | 3,057.0 | <em>2.9%</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Minister of Finance expects the first installment of the IMF loan of about USD750 million to be received during December, which represents 25% of the total value of the USD3 billion loan. Minister of Finance expects the issuance of Panda bonds worth USD500 million before the end of March 2023. Egypt's PMI dropped from 47.7 in October to 45.4 in November. The government could sell stakes in companies in the banking and oil sectors before March 2023. Qatar Investment Authority is close to final...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Minister of Finance expects the first installment of the IMF loan of about USD750 million to be received during December, which represents 25% of the total value of the USD3 billion loan.</p><p>Minister of Finance expects the issuance of Panda bonds worth USD500 million before the end of March 2023.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s PMI dropped from 47.7 in October to 45.4 in November.</p><p>The government could sell stakes in companies in the banking and oil sectors before March 2023.</p><p>Qatar Investment Authority is close to finalizing agreements with Egyptian government to execute USD2.7 billion investment deals.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt is preparing to launch a promotional roadshow in early 2023.</p><p>Chevron has discovered an offshore gas field in the Mediterranean estimated to hold 3.5 trillion cubic feet of gas. Chevron made the finding drilling its first ever offshore well in Egypt at its Narges block off the coast of North Sinai.</p><p>OPEC+ said on Sunday that they would leave their quotas for oil production unchanged. Today marks the start of an EU embargo on Russian seaborne crude and the introduction of the G7’s price cap of USD60/bbl on Russian crude.</p><p>The Electricity Ministry will start allocating land for the nine green hydrogen projects signed at COP27 within the next few days.</p><p>Non-bank lenders will be required to have solvency ratios of at least 12% at any time rather than by the end of each quarter.</p><p>The general assembly of Damietta Container and Cargo Handling Company and Port Said Container Company, subsidiaries of the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport, agreed to offer part of its shares on EGX if the legal, financial, and technical conditions are met.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Minister of Finance expects the first installment of the IMF loan of about USD750 million to be received during December, which represents 25% of the total value of the USD3 billion loan.</p><p>Minister of Finance expects the issuance of Panda bonds worth USD500 million before the end of March 2023.</p><p>Egypt&apos;s PMI dropped from 47.7 in October to 45.4 in November.</p><p>The government could sell stakes in companies in the banking and oil sectors before March 2023.</p><p>Qatar Investment Authority is close to finalizing agreements with Egyptian government to execute USD2.7 billion investment deals.</p><p>The Sovereign Fund of Egypt is preparing to launch a promotional roadshow in early 2023.</p><p>Chevron has discovered an offshore gas field in the Mediterranean estimated to hold 3.5 trillion cubic feet of gas. Chevron made the finding drilling its first ever offshore well in Egypt at its Narges block off the coast of North Sinai.</p><p>OPEC+ said on Sunday that they would leave their quotas for oil production unchanged. Today marks the start of an EU embargo on Russian seaborne crude and the introduction of the G7’s price cap of USD60/bbl on Russian crude.</p><p>The Electricity Ministry will start allocating land for the nine green hydrogen projects signed at COP27 within the next few days.</p><p>Non-bank lenders will be required to have solvency ratios of at least 12% at any time rather than by the end of each quarter.</p><p>The general assembly of Damietta Container and Cargo Handling Company and Port Said Container Company, subsidiaries of the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport, agreed to offer part of its shares on EGX if the legal, financial, and technical conditions are met.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Market Overview  CLHO ISPH MNHD OFH EMFD TMGH  prepared by Mayada Amin- CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Federal Reserve Chairman confirmed that smaller interest rate increases are likely ahead and could start in December. Remittances from Egyptians abroad are set to rise 2.5% this year, according to the World Bank’s latest forecast. The International Islamic Foundation affiliated with the Islamic Development Bank is close to activating the USD6 billion financing agreement with the Egyptian government. ESRS raised the price of rebars by EGP800/ton to EGP20,450/ton (including VAT) as of December ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Federal Reserve Chairman confirmed that smaller interest rate increases are likely ahead and could start in December.</p><p>Remittances from Egyptians abroad are set to rise 2.5% this year, according to the World Bank’s latest forecast.</p><p>The International Islamic Foundation affiliated with the Islamic Development Bank is close to activating the USD6 billion financing agreement with the Egyptian government.</p><p>ESRS raised the price of rebars by EGP800/ton to EGP20,450/ton (including VAT) as of December 2, 2022, 4% higher than the price in November.</p><p>IRAX 3Q22 net profit reached EGP1.4 billion (+21% YoY, -51% QoQ), bringing 9M22 net profit to EGP5.5 billion, 71% higher YoY.</p><p>Egypt will sign contracts to build 21 desalination plants next year.</p><p>A 50-MW solar plant in Aswan has been called off by the New and Renewable Energy Authority to reduce the government’s financing burdens.</p><p>G7 countries, the EU, and Australia agreed to cap prices of Russian seaborne oil at USD60/bbl. </p><p>Local media sources stated that there are current negotiations between Pachin and National Paints to increase the non-binding offer price submitted (EGP29/share).</p><p>AUTO raised the selling prices of its Chery brand by EGP4-40k for all subcategories.</p><p>FWRY’s BoD decided to cancel US listing plans and is studying investing in fintech-related startup companies.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Federal Reserve Chairman confirmed that smaller interest rate increases are likely ahead and could start in December.</p><p>Remittances from Egyptians abroad are set to rise 2.5% this year, according to the World Bank’s latest forecast.</p><p>The International Islamic Foundation affiliated with the Islamic Development Bank is close to activating the USD6 billion financing agreement with the Egyptian government.</p><p>ESRS raised the price of rebars by EGP800/ton to EGP20,450/ton (including VAT) as of December 2, 2022, 4% higher than the price in November.</p><p>IRAX 3Q22 net profit reached EGP1.4 billion (+21% YoY, -51% QoQ), bringing 9M22 net profit to EGP5.5 billion, 71% higher YoY.</p><p>Egypt will sign contracts to build 21 desalination plants next year.</p><p>A 50-MW solar plant in Aswan has been called off by the New and Renewable Energy Authority to reduce the government’s financing burdens.</p><p>G7 countries, the EU, and Australia agreed to cap prices of Russian seaborne oil at USD60/bbl. </p><p>Local media sources stated that there are current negotiations between Pachin and National Paints to increase the non-binding offer price submitted (EGP29/share).</p><p>AUTO raised the selling prices of its Chery brand by EGP4-40k for all subcategories.</p><p>FWRY’s BoD decided to cancel US listing plans and is studying investing in fintech-related startup companies.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Egyptian government has finalised agreements with Emirati firm AMEA Power to build a solar park and a wind farm with a combined capacity of more than a gigawatt (GW) in a USD1.1 billion deal, the cabinet said.  29 global firms including IBM, Amazon, Microsoft and Majid Al Futtaim will up their investments in our outsourcing industry under agreements inked with the CIT Ministry’s Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA). The cabinet yesterday approved the final draft...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Egyptian government has finalised agreements with Emirati firm AMEA Power to build a solar park and a wind farm with a combined capacity of more than a gigawatt (GW) in a USD1.1 billion deal, the cabinet said. </p><p>29 global firms including IBM, Amazon, Microsoft and Majid Al Futtaim will up their investments in our outsourcing industry under agreements inked with the CIT Ministry’s Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA).</p><p>The cabinet yesterday approved the final draft of the Madbouly government’s state ownership policy document, to be presented to President El-Sisi.</p><p>Ministers approved the framework agreements signed with international energy companies to construct nine green hydrogen and ammonia facilities in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone).</p><p>The CBE directed the banks to secure USD financing needed to release fodder raw materials from soybeans, as a top priority in the current period, after their prices have surged recently.</p><p>The government has postponed the 15% increase over the usufruct fees collected from companies operating in the free zones, for a period of one year, starting from January 1, 2023.</p><p>The head of the Suez Canal Authority said that navigation statistics during 2022 indicate an unprecedented boom in the annual revenues of the canal amounting to about USD7.8 billion, in light of the development of transit rates of ships and cargo.</p><p>ESRS (FV:EGP12.75, OW) reported its consolidated financial results for 3Q22 with net attributable earnings standing at EGP1.1 billion (+20% YoY, +41% QoQ), bringing 9M22 earnings to EGP3.7 billion, 48% higher than last year. </p><p>CIRA (FV: EGP20.00, OW) released FY21/22 financial results where attributable net profit for the year recorded EGP374 mn a YoY rise of 21%.</p><p>Agthia has completed its acquisition of a 60% stake in Auf Group that was previously approved in July, leaving the three founders with a combined 30%, while TCV holds the remaining 10% stake. The transaction values Auf Group at some EGP4.9 bn.</p><p>According to the CBE, liquidity has increased in the Egyptian banking sector to EGP7.18 trillion at the end of October 2022, compared to EGP5.82 trillion at the end of December 2021 (+24%). In addition to an increase in deposits from EGP680.46 billion to EGP855.8 billion (+26%).</p><p>CNFN added financial leasing to the financing services it offers through the dental startup “Toothpick”, allowing dentists to finance their equipment purchases through Toothpick’s online marketplace.</p><p>e-Cards, a subsidiary of EFIH, plans to issue 5 million cards, targeting university students, according to local press.</p><p>FWRY plans to expand its operations Kuwait next year, with legal procedures currently under way.</p><p>EGX&apos;s Listing Committee approved CCAP&apos;s proposal to allocate 5% of the company shares to ESOP.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Egyptian government has finalised agreements with Emirati firm AMEA Power to build a solar park and a wind farm with a combined capacity of more than a gigawatt (GW) in a USD1.1 billion deal, the cabinet said. </p><p>29 global firms including IBM, Amazon, Microsoft and Majid Al Futtaim will up their investments in our outsourcing industry under agreements inked with the CIT Ministry’s Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA).</p><p>The cabinet yesterday approved the final draft of the Madbouly government’s state ownership policy document, to be presented to President El-Sisi.</p><p>Ministers approved the framework agreements signed with international energy companies to construct nine green hydrogen and ammonia facilities in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone).</p><p>The CBE directed the banks to secure USD financing needed to release fodder raw materials from soybeans, as a top priority in the current period, after their prices have surged recently.</p><p>The government has postponed the 15% increase over the usufruct fees collected from companies operating in the free zones, for a period of one year, starting from January 1, 2023.</p><p>The head of the Suez Canal Authority said that navigation statistics during 2022 indicate an unprecedented boom in the annual revenues of the canal amounting to about USD7.8 billion, in light of the development of transit rates of ships and cargo.</p><p>ESRS (FV:EGP12.75, OW) reported its consolidated financial results for 3Q22 with net attributable earnings standing at EGP1.1 billion (+20% YoY, +41% QoQ), bringing 9M22 earnings to EGP3.7 billion, 48% higher than last year. </p><p>CIRA (FV: EGP20.00, OW) released FY21/22 financial results where attributable net profit for the year recorded EGP374 mn a YoY rise of 21%.</p><p>Agthia has completed its acquisition of a 60% stake in Auf Group that was previously approved in July, leaving the three founders with a combined 30%, while TCV holds the remaining 10% stake. The transaction values Auf Group at some EGP4.9 bn.</p><p>According to the CBE, liquidity has increased in the Egyptian banking sector to EGP7.18 trillion at the end of October 2022, compared to EGP5.82 trillion at the end of December 2021 (+24%). In addition to an increase in deposits from EGP680.46 billion to EGP855.8 billion (+26%).</p><p>CNFN added financial leasing to the financing services it offers through the dental startup “Toothpick”, allowing dentists to finance their equipment purchases through Toothpick’s online marketplace.</p><p>e-Cards, a subsidiary of EFIH, plans to issue 5 million cards, targeting university students, according to local press.</p><p>FWRY plans to expand its operations Kuwait next year, with legal procedures currently under way.</p><p>EGX&apos;s Listing Committee approved CCAP&apos;s proposal to allocate 5% of the company shares to ESOP.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[- Market Overview  - HELI - CIRA - EKHO - ORHD - FWRY   - prepared by: Mayada Amin - CETA, CFTe ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview <br/>- HELI<br/>- CIRA<br/>- EKHO<br/>- ORHD<br/>- FWRY<br/><br/><br/>- prepared by: Mayada Amin - CETA, CFTe</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>- Market Overview <br/>- HELI<br/>- CIRA<br/>- EKHO<br/>- ORHD<br/>- FWRY<br/><br/><br/>- prepared by: Mayada Amin - CETA, CFTe</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia is extending by one year its USD5 billion deposit at the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).  Subsidized loans to industrial, agricultural, and construction companies will be axed, Deputy CBE Governor said.  Borrowers who have already taken out loans under the program will continue to benefit from the subsidized 8% interest rate. However, who want to extend or borrow more under existing facilities will have to do so at prevailing interest rates.   MFPC issued 3Q22 consolidated resu...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Saudi Arabia is extending by one year its USD5 billion deposit at the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).<br/><br/>Subsidized loans to industrial, agricultural, and construction companies will be axed, Deputy CBE Governor said.  Borrowers who have already taken out loans under the program will continue to benefit from the subsidized 8% interest rate. However, who want to extend or borrow more under existing facilities will have to do so at prevailing interest rates.<br/><br/><br/>MFPC issued 3Q22 consolidated results, where the bottom line came In at EGP1,325 million (-49% QoQ, -2% YoY). <br/><br