The Clap
According to Mohamed El Damaty, CEO and Vice Chairman of Domty, the acquisition offer from Expedition to acquire 34% of Domty is an indirect way to increase the Damaty family’s stake in the company.
Background
Domty had received an offer from Expedition Investments in April for 34% of the company at EGP 5 per share.
It is worthy to mention that members of the Damaty family own minority stakes in Expedition as well as a 56% stake in Domty. The completion of this deal would see the Damaty family hold a stake bigger than 56% in Domty.
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In 2022, Domty dedicated EGP 120 million to invest in new production lines. Damaty also mentioned that the devaluation of the EGP and inflation have negatively impacted the food industry in Egypt.