North Africa’s richest man considers breaking up his billion-dollar empire
Sawiris hails U.S. investor Jeff Ubben’s influence as OCI embraces strategic overhaul.
Sawiris hails U.S. investor Jeff Ubben’s influence as OCI embraces strategic overhaul.
This downturn — which translates to an average daily loss of $8.16 million since the start of the year — is linked to the slump in the market value of his industrial assets in Europe and Africa.
A significant part of this wealth reduction stems from his considerable 38.8-percent ownership in the Dutch fertilizer company OCI N.V. and a six-percent stake in Adidas.
Boasting a net worth of $8.3 billion, Sawiris now comfortably sits among the ranks of the world’s 300 wealthiest individuals.
Sawiris, the chairman of OCI, reaffirms his confidence in the recently announced sale, highlighting its potential to create value.
The billionaire influx includes Egypt’s richest man, a crypto industry leader, and a hedge fund tycoon.
Sawiris eyes Africa, the Middle East, and beyond with Abu Dhabi as the springboard.
As a result of the recent $180-million slump in his fortune, Sawiris is currently the 308th wealthiest individual globally.
This solidifies his standing as one of Africa’s wealthiest individuals. His year-to-date gains now total $576 million.
Sawiris now commands a staggering fortune of $7.32 billion, propelling him to the 315th spot on the esteemed list of the world’s 500 wealthiest billionaires.
As a result of this recent $470 million decline, Sawiris, who ranks as the richest man in Egypt and the Arab world, is presently the 322nd wealthiest individual globally.
Sawiris’ net worth currently stands at $7.42 billion, down from $7.52 billion on Oct. 12.
In addition to his investments in OCI N.V., Sawiris holds a six-percent stake in the renowned sportswear giant, Adidas AG.
Sawiris’ net worth has surged by $150 million in just four days, translating to an average gain of $37.5 million per day since Sept. 26.
Despite the recent $103 million decline in his fortune, Sawiris’ present fortune of $7.51 billion makes him the 303rd richest individual globally.
Sawiris derives his wealth from his holdings in Adidas, the renowned sportswear giant, and OCI N.V., a Netherlands-based fertilizer producer.