H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Meets with Leaders of "NI Capital" & "NI Consultations," Subsidiaries of the National Investment Bank
07 September 2024
Al-Mashat: The government is committed to advancing partnerships with the private sector and encouraging both domestic and foreign investments.
CEO of NI Capital: 97% Growth in Assets Under Management to Reach EGP 14.7 Billion Over 4 Years
As part of her meetings with entities affiliated with the
ministry, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic
Development, and International Cooperation, and Chairperson of the Board of
Directors of the National Investment Bank, met with the leadership of NI
Capital. Attendees included Mr. Mohamed Metwally, CEO and Managing Director,
Mr. Hazem Kamel, Managing Director of the Direct Investment Sector, and Mr.
Mohamed El-Nabarawy, Managing Director and Head of the Asset Management
Services Sector.
The meeting also was attended by Mr. Ashraf Negm, Vice
Chairman and Managing Director of the National Investment Bank, and Mrs. Dalia
Mostafa, Assistant Managing Director for Investment and Resources and
Supervisor of the Financial Affairs and Final Accounts Sector.
During the meeting, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat emphasized
the critical role of NI Capital, a subsidiary of the National Investment Bank,
in enhancing and supporting the government's vision for promoting partnerships
between the public and private sectors. This includes fostering economic growth
across various sectors by developing and expanding non-banking financial
services, encouraging investment in traded securities, and direct investments,
thereby improving the performance of the Egyptian economy, enhancing its
competitiveness, and attracting both domestic and foreign investments, as well
as maximizing returns on state-owned assets.
In this context, Mr. Ashraf Negm noted that NI Capital
represents a leading example of the bank's investments, stressing the
importance of supporting the company's role in maximizing the returns on the
National Investment Bank’s investments and fostering partnerships with both
local and foreign private sectors.
Mr. Mohamed Metwally, CEO and Managing Director of NI
Capital, highlighted the significant progress the company has made since its
inception, reflected in a substantial increase in assets under management for
private sector clients and state-owned enterprises, reaching EGP 14.7 billion
by the end of 2023, with a compound annual growth rate of 97% over the past
four years. The company also achieved a notable increase in its financial
results, with consolidated revenues reaching EGP 329 million by the end of the
previous year, representing a compound annual growth rate of 72% over the same
period. He noted that 79% of the company's total revenues in 2023 came from
transactions with private sector companies and individuals, including asset
management, financial brokerage, and distribution of dividends and returns from
investments.
The team reviewed the direct investment portfolio managed by
NI Capital on behalf of Ayadi for Investment and Development since its
establishment. The company has invested approximately EGP 700 million in 10
companies across various sectors and has managed both full and partial exits
from 3 companies over the past three years.
The team also discussed the outstanding performance of the
funds created and managed by NI Capital, including the Cash Liquidity Fund and
the Equity Fund for investing in listed stocks. Additionally, the company has
provided financial consulting services to numerous companies in the energy,
industrial, and real estate development sectors and has acted as an advisor in
several primary and secondary offerings on the Egyptian Stock Exchange,
including the initial offering of eFinance and secondary offerings for Eastern
Tobacco Company, Abu Qir Fertilizers, and Telecom Egypt, with a total value of
approximately EGP 13.5 billion.
In a related matter, the Minister of Planning, Economic
Development, and International Cooperation also met with Mr. Ahmed Saad,
Managing Director of NI Consultations, a subsidiary of the National Investment
Bank. He outlined the company's role in providing consulting services, project
management, capacity building and training, data analysis, and institutional
development for both the public and private sectors.