PALM HILLS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
PHDC
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Major Stake Reduction in Palm Hills: EGP 141.5M Shares Sold
El Mansour & El Maghraby sells significant stake in Palm Hills amid mixed 2023 financial results.
April 8, 2024 at 3:48:00 PMScore: 65

Cairo-based Palm Hills Developments witnessed a significant shift in ownership as El Mansour & El Maghraby Investment & Development trimmed its stake to 39.85% from 41.19%. The transaction involved offloading 39.41 million shares at EGP 3.59 per share, totaling EGP 141.5 million, facilitated by Commercial International Brokerage Company on 7 April 2024. Despite a 26% YoY surge in 2023 consolidated net profits to EGP 1.58 billion, standalone profits dipped to EGP 928.16 million from EGP 992.44 million.
Recommended Actions
- Monitor PHDC stock price volatility post-stake sale
- Compare consolidated vs standalone financials for true performance
- Consult financial advisor about portfolio rebalancing
- Watch institutional investor activity in upcoming disclosures
- Analyze sector trends before making trading decisions
Positive Aspects
- 26% YoY growth in consolidated net profits
- Transaction executed through reputable brokerage firm
Negative Aspects
- Major investor stake reduction signals potential confidence decline
- Standalone net profit dropped 6.5% YoY