Ahmed El-Sewedy gains $375 million amid 39.6% devaluation of Egyptian pound
Its strong presence across the Middle East and Africa has cemented its status as one of the country’s leading industrial players.
Its strong presence across the Middle East and Africa has cemented its status as one of the country’s leading industrial players.
Sadek El-Sewedy’s stake could have seen a higher growth of $633.88 million if not for the 39.16 percent devaluation of the Egyptian pound.
Ahmed El-Sewedy, CEO of Elsewedy Electric, and his brother Sadek, the company’s non-executive chairman, hold a majority 51.05 percent stake.
Elsewedy, who serves as the company's vice president, holds a 17.76-percent stake —equivalent to 385.6 million ordinary shares.
Elsewedy claims the top spot on the Egyptian Exchange with stake in multinational cable and electrical equipment manufacturer, Elsewedy Electric.
Founded in 1938 by the El-Sewedy family, Elsewedy Electric has become a major force in the electrical equipment manufacturing sector.
This initiative aligns with the Egyptian government’s food security strategy of localizing grain silo manufacturing.
Despite this financial setback of EGP136.55 billion ($136.53 million), the El-Sewedy family remains one of Egypt’s leading billionaire families.
This decision underscores the company’s commitment to rewarding its stakeholders for their continued support.
The family’s wealth had taken a hit between March 14 and 28, with the market value of their stake tumbling EGP5.36 billion ($324.08 million).
Their 68.1-percent stake in Elsewedy Electric, once valued at $1.29 billion on March 14, has declined to $970.05 million at the time of drafting this report.
Despite this financial setback of $677 million, the El-Sewedy family maintains their position as one of Egypt’s leading billionaire families.
Spanning an expansive 2.6 million square meters, EIC represents East Africa’s first fully integrated industrial hub.