Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has licensed a closed-end private equity fund to restructure viable distressed factories and approved the opening of subscriptions on Oct. 4, 2026. The fund will target EGP 1 billion through a private placement of 1 billion units with a nominal value of EGP 1 each, with capital paid in installments as eligible investment opportunities arise. The fund will invest directly in distressed companies across food, engineering, chemicals, textiles and apparel, pharmaceuticals and building materials. Target companies must retain a viable product, market share and core economic capacity despite being unable to meet accumulated financial obligations. CI Capital PE will select businesses capable of recovery and generating returns after financial and operational restructuring, based on feasibility studies and disclosed quantitative and qualitative criteria. Subscriptions are limited to qualified financial institutions and eligible public and private legal entities. Independent financial advisers registered with the authority must value investment opportunities before acquisition and exit, while the fund’s net assets must be valued twice a year.
Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority licenses EGP 1 billion distressed factories restructuring fund
Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority has licensed a closed-end private equity fund targeting EGP 1 billion to restructure viable distressed factories. Private subscriptions open on Oct. 4, 2026, and are limited to qualified institutions and eligible legal entities. The fund will invest across six industrial sectors and support financial and operational turnarounds.