Cairo-based Misr El Gadida for Housing and Development has secured board approval to triple its issued capital to EGP 1 billion, a significant leap from EGP 333.71 million. The 20 October 2024 decision will see 1.33 billion new shares issued at EGP 0.25 nominal value each, funded by 2023 net profits that surged to EGP 7.8 billion from EGP 603 million in 2022. Existing shareholders will receive two bonus shares for every share held, reflecting the company's aggressive growth strategy.