
EFG Hermes


Egyptian banker Karim Awad leads EFG Hermes in $12.5-million debt issuance for HSB
The issuance marks a significant milestone for EFG Hermes, representing its fifth such issuance and the second within a pre-approved EGP2-billion ($41.8 million) program.

Egypt’s NSPO acquires $52-million stake in Pakinam Kafafi-led TAQA Arabia
The acquisition comes as no surprise, given TAQA Arabia’s remarkable growth under the leadership of Kafafi.

Egyptian banker Karim Awad drives EFG Hermes to success: Q1 profits exceed $30 million
The group’s impressive financial performance underscores its position as a leading financial institution in the region.

Led by Egyptian banker Karim Awad, EFG Hermes concludes advisory to $102.4-million bond program
Under Awad, EFG Hermes’ assets have risen to more than $2.7 billion.

Led by Egyptian banker Karim Awad, EFG Hermes to pay Egypt’s tax office $20.5 million in H1 2022
The figure is 72-percent higher than during the same period last year.

Karim Awad-led EFG Hermes acquires stake in offshore oil support company, Maridive
The transaction comes two months after Maridive approved a 5.94-percent reduction in its authorized capital to $940.51 million.

Karim Awad-led EFG Hermes acquires Egyptian B2B marketplace Fatura
The acquisition comes after the Egyptian startup closed a $3-million pre-Series-A funding round last year.

Led by Egyptian exec Karim Awad, EFG Hermes issues $26.8-million bond
The bond has a credit rating of “A-” from Middle East Ratings and Investor Services.

Led by Egyptian exec Karim Awad, EFG Hermes raises capital by $52.9 million
The capital raise will be funded by the group’s retained earnings and will be distributed over 194.61 million shares.

UAE’s largest bank, FAB, has withdrawn its offer for majority stake in Karim Awad’s EFG Hermes
The disclosure comes two months after the bank announced its plan to acquire a 51-percent stake in EFG Hermes Holding.

Led by Egyptian executive Karim Awad, EFG Hermes plans to increase its capital base by $52.9 million
EFG Hermes will issue one share for every five shares held by shareholders.

Karim Awad-led EFG Hermes posts profits of $81.8 million in 2021
EFG Hermes specializes in securities brokerage, asset management, investment banking and private equity.

UAE’s largest bank offers to acquire majority stake in Karim Awad-led EFG Hermes
The proposed transaction is FAB’s second major transaction in Egypt.

Karim Awad-led EFG Hermes reports 26-percent boost in 9M 2021 earnings; profits surge above $65 million
EFG Hermes is an Egyptian financial services company, with a global operational footprint.

Karim Awad-led EFG Hermes posts $48.09-million mid-year profits thanks to robust performance
EFG Hermes Holding is an Egyptian financial services company.