
Moroccan real estate tycoon Alami Lazraq gains $5.7 million from ADI stake
Lazraq, a Moroccan real estate mogul who founded Alliances Group in 1994, owns 51.7 percent of the group’s publicly traded subsidiary, ADI.
Lazraq, a Moroccan real estate mogul who founded Alliances Group in 1994, owns 51.7 percent of the group’s publicly traded subsidiary, ADI.
Adidas’ adept maneuvering following its separation from West has ensured its resilience, with significant gains in share value and market capitalization.
The recent downturn came shortly after the German sportswear giant announced the launch of the second sale of West’s Yeezy sneakers.
In May, Adidas announced its decision to sell off the inventory of Yeezy sneakers created in partnership with West.
This marks the first release of the Yeezy sneakers following the termination of Adidas’ collaboration with West in October 2022.
Adidas claims that $75 million was transferred to two of Yeezy and West’s bank accounts, but both parties “mishandled virtually all of the marketing funds.”
The resurgence in Sawiris’ wealth can be primarily attributed to the impressive performance of his holdings in Adidas.
As of the time of reporting, the market value of Sawiris’ holdings in Aston Villa has reached an impressive $147 million.
In a display of joint financial prowess, Beyonce and her husband Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter have jointly amassed a fortune of $3.04 billion.
While this marks a victory for West, the dispute is far from over as Adidas and Yeezy will now proceed with private arbitration.
Gap’s lawsuit against West and his Yeezy brand focuses on unapproved alterations made to a rental property in Los Angeles.
Sawiris remains the richest man in Egypt and the Arab world.
Adidas will sell $1 billion worth of Yeezy shoes made with Kanye West.
The impact of the fallout with the West-led brand hit sales in the reported quarter by around $441.56 million.
The move comes after her activewear brand, Ivy Park, severed ties with German sportswear brand, Adidas.
The $600-million bump cements his position as one of Africa’s richest billionaires.