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Cleopatra Hospitals Group Rewards Shareholders with EGP 56 Million Dividend Payout
Cleopatra Hospitals Group approves EGP 56M dividends amid rising profits and Saudi healthcare expansion.
April 22, 2024 at 10:09:00 AMScore: 92

Cleopatra Hospitals Group (CLHO) has secured shareholder approval for a cash dividend distribution of EGP 55.95 million for the 2023 fiscal year, as disclosed in a recent stock exchange filing. The board initially proposed the dividends in March, with final approval granted during the Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) on 18 April 2024. The group reported robust financial performance, with consolidated net profits after tax surging to EGP 469.29 million in 2023, up from EGP 356.73 million the previous year. Standalone net profits also climbed year-on-year to EGP 273.72 million from EGP 217.25 million. Additionally, the company announced a strategic partnership with Fawaz Abdulaziz Al-Hokair Company (Cenomi Retail) to bolster Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector through a long-term care facility.
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Positive Aspects
- EGP 56M dividend payout approved, reflecting strong cash flow.
- 469.29M consolidated net profit in 2023, up 31.5% YoY.
- Strategic partnership to expand healthcare footprint in Saudi Arabia.