Egypt: M&A/Private Equity

Any sale or purchase of shares of an Egyptian company is a turning point for a business or an investment portfolio. Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) is a vital element that contains the details of the deal...

A cross-border acquisition in Egypt rarely fails because the buyer lacks commercial ambition. More often, the risk comes from legal details that appear manageable at the beginning but become serious once the transaction...

In Egypt, Shareholders’ Agreements SHAs have become an essential legal tool for startups, family businesses, and investment-backed companies seeking to regulate the relationship between shareholders beyond the company’s articles of association. From governance and voting rights to transfer restrictions, exits, and dispute resolution, an SHA provides the contractual framework that helps businesses operate with clarity and stability.

Choosing a company vehicle in Egypt often looks simple at first.

In late 2025 the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) for the second time granted conditional clearance for Ritter Holding AG's acquisition of OC Oerlikon...

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Aside from notification thresholds change of control requirements are used to limit merger control notification obligations to transactions that potentially impact competition.

In the world of corporate finance, valuation is a cornerstone. Whether you're seeking investment, selling a business, evaluating a merger, or planning a strategic pivot, understanding what a company is truly worth is essential.

The Egyptian merger control regime saw considerable amendments in 2024. Most notably the country introduced a mandatory pre-closing notification regime with suspensory effect.