EFG Hermes Concludes Advisory on the Accelerated Bookbuild (ABB) of Misr Fertilizers Production Company (MOPCO) Shares for EGP 2.45 Billion, Reviving Interest in Secondary Offering in the Market

EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company and the leading investment bank in MENA, announced today the successful conclusion of its advisory role on the Accelerated Bookbuild (ABB) sale in Misr Fertilizers Production Company (MOPCO), marking one of the most notable secondary equity transactions in Egypt this year and signaling a renewed pickup in investor confidence and market liquidity.
EFG Hermes acted as the sole financial advisor and bookrunner on the deal, further reinforcing market-leading execution capabilities and ability to deliver swift, high-quality equity solutions for its clients. Misr Fertilizers Production Company (MOPCO) trades on the Egyptian Exchange under the MFPC ticker.
The transaction saw the placement of 87 million shares in MOPCO by EFG Hermes, amounting to EGP 2.45 billion. The successful and efficiently executed ABB highlights EFG Hermes’ deep investor reach, integrated ECM and sales platform, and ability to maintain orderly market performance within accelerated timeframes.
The deal demonstrates EFG Hermes’ continued leadership in Egypt’s and the wider region’s equity capital markets (ECM), showcasing how accelerated offerings can efficiently unlock liquidity, broaden investor ownership, and complement traditional primary market activity.
Maged El Ayouti, Co-Head of Investment Banking at EFG Hermes, commented: “This transaction exemplifies our broader efforts to deepen and grow access to liquidity in the region’s capital markets. It stands among a series of offerings that have reignited investor appetite for equities, a continuation of the momentum for new listings and follow-on offerings.”
About EFG Holding
EFG Holding (EGX: HRHO.CA – LSE: EFGD) is a financial institution that boasts a legacy of more than 40 years of success in seven countries spanning two continents. Operating within three distinct verticals — the Investment Bank (EFG Hermes), Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFI) (EFG Finance), and Commercial Bank (Bank NXT) – the company provides a comprehensive range of groundbreaking financial products and services tailored to meet the needs of a diverse clientele, including individual clients and businesses of all sizes.
EFG Hermes, the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), offers extensive financial services, encompassing advisory, asset management, securities brokerage, research, and private equity. In its domestic market, EFG Holding serves as a universal bank, with EFG Finance emerging as the fastest-growing NBFI platform, comprising Tanmeyah, a provider of innovative and integrated financial solutions for small business owners and entrepreneurs, EFG Corp-Solutions, which provides leasing and factoring services, Valu, a universal financial technology powerhouse, Bedaya for mortgage finance, Kaf for insurance, and EFG Finance SMEs, which provides financial services for small and medium enterprises. Furthermore, the company delivers commercial banking solutions through Bank NXT, an integrated retail and corporate banking product provider in Egypt.
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