
Egyptian tycoon Hani Berzi faces $6.9 million loss as Edita Food stake plunges
Wary investors have been pulling back from the company as part of a broader shift on the EGX, increasing selling pressure on Edita Food’s stock.
Wary investors have been pulling back from the company as part of a broader shift on the EGX, increasing selling pressure on Edita Food’s stock.
The company’s stock suffered a downturn on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), reflecting the ongoing challenges in Egypt’s snack food market.
Over the past 15 days, Berzi's stake has surged by EGP823.77 million ($16.92 million), increasing the market value of his holdings above $190 million.
This setback follows earlier gains made between May 14 and 27, when the value of Berzi’s stake surged by $17.18 million.
The significant increase in the market value of Berzi’s stake in Edita Food Industries further solidifies his position as one of the richest individuals in Egypt.
Berzi owns a significant 41.95-percent stake in Edita Food Industries through Quantum Invest BV.
The single-digit percent surge in share price has propelled the market value of Berzi’s stake in Edita Food by EGP370.05 million ($7.78 million).
Founded by Berzi in 1996, Edita Food Industries has established itself as a key player in Egypt’s food industry landscape.
Berzi — who founded the consumer goods conglomerate in 1996 and serves as chairman and managing director — owns a significant 41.95-percent stake in Edita.
The decision to allocate $32.5 million toward capacity expansion follows the group’s successful finalization of a finance agreement with the IFC.
Berzi, who founded Edita Food Industries in 1996 owns a significant 41.95-percent stake in the leading packaged food manufacturer.
Edita Food Industries’ profit under Hani Berzi surged well beyond expectations, reaching over $40 million.
Berzi owns a significant 41.95-percent stake in the leading packaged food manufacturer through Quantum Invest BV.
Under Berzi’s leadership, Edita Food Industries experienced a remarkable upswing of 92.8 percent in profits.
Despite the recent slump in the market value of his stake, Berzi remains one of the richest investors on the Egyptian Stock Exchange.