Global M&A Trends Report |
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Egypt |
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(Africa)
Firm
Shalakany Law Office
Contributors
Emad El Shalakany |
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| With respect to private M&A, what are three things on top of mind for M&A practitioners in your jurisdiction? | Three things top of mind for private M&A practitioners in Egypt are:
The above selection was based on the legal common practice of M&A Transactions under our Jurisdiction and the foundation of M&A activities in Egypt which is built upon the Companies Law complemented by the Capital Market Law. |
| With respect to private M&A, where does your jurisdiction see most deal activity? | Most private M&A deal activity is categorized as top-tier. |
| With respect to private M&A, what sector sees the most deal activity in your jurisdiction? | Most private M&A deal activity is categorized as top-tier. |
| What are your predictions for private M&A deal volume in your jurisdiction during 2024? | Private M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be greater than 2023 deal activity, due to progress and development of economic, stability and overcoming financial distress. |
| With respect to public M&A, what are three things on top of mind for M&A practitioners in your jurisdiction? | There are several key differences that exist between transactions where the target company is publicly listed on a stock market index and the private M&A transaction in terms of ownership, management, level of disclosures, transparency of financial statements, valuation, mandatory tendering offers and time consumption to obtain approvals of the Shareholders and competent regulatory bodies. |
| With respect to public M&A, where does your jurisdiction see most deal activity? | Most public M&A deal activity is categorized as top-tier. |
| With respect to public M&A, what sector sees the most deal activity in your jurisdiction? | Most public M&A deal activity is categorized as top-tier. |
| What are your predictions for public M&A deal volume in your jurisdiction during 2024? | Public M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be greater than 2023 deal activity, due to progress and development of economic, stability and overcoming financial distress. |
| Please share any other insights with respect to M&A in your jurisdiction: | Under our jurisdiction, advisors work closely with potential investors to develop a strategy for their transaction and negotiate the terms of the deal. The advisor fee structure ranges from 1-5% of the total transaction value depending on the volume of the transaction. |
Global M&A Trends Report
Three things top of mind for private M&A practitioners in Egypt are:
- Commercial: MAC / financial covenants
- Legal/general: legal due diligence
- Legal/general: transaction structuring
The above selection was based on the legal common practice of M&A Transactions under our Jurisdiction and the foundation of M&A activities in Egypt which is built upon the Companies Law complemented by the Capital Market Law.
Most private M&A deal activity is categorized as top-tier.
Most private M&A deal activity is categorized as top-tier.
Private M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be greater than 2023 deal activity, due to progress and development of economic, stability and overcoming financial distress.
There are several key differences that exist between transactions where the target company is publicly listed on a stock market index and the private M&A transaction in terms of ownership, management, level of disclosures, transparency of financial statements, valuation, mandatory tendering offers and time consumption to obtain approvals of the Shareholders and competent regulatory bodies.
Most public M&A deal activity is categorized as top-tier.
Most public M&A deal activity is categorized as top-tier.
Public M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be greater than 2023 deal activity, due to progress and development of economic, stability and overcoming financial distress.
Under our jurisdiction, advisors work closely with potential investors to develop a strategy for their transaction and negotiate the terms of the deal. The advisor fee structure ranges from 1-5% of the total transaction value depending on the volume of the transaction.