Growth Driven by Lending Portfolio Expansion and Asset Management

The group’s on-balance sheet lending portfolio experienced significant expansion, growing by 28% year-on-year to reach EGP 27.8 billion. This growth was accompanied by a strong return on average equity (RoAE) of 21.3%. Adjusting for foreign exchange fluctuations, normalized revenues increased by 16% year-on-year, with NPATM rising by an impressive 22%.

Investment Banking Momentum

CI Capital’s investment banking division played a key role in the overall success, completing 30 transactions across equity capital markets (ECM), debt capital markets (DCM), and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). These transactions collectively totaled EGP 70.6 billion in value. This demonstrates the firm’s continued ability to facilitate significant deals within the Egyptian market.

Non-Banking Financial Services Surge

Mahmoud Attalla, Executive Vice Chairperson and Managing Director, highlighted the steady growth across both the investment banking platform and the group’s non-banking financial services (NBFS) businesses. Hesham Gohar, Group CEO, emphasized the substantial increase in new bookings, reaching EGP 22.7 billion – an 89% year-on-year increase. Corplease, a key subsidiary, led the charge with EGP 16.5 billion in new bookings, a remarkable 138% increase, bringing its total outstanding portfolio to EGP 19 billion.

Mortgage Finance and Microfinance Expansion

CI Mortgage Finance continued its upward trajectory, growing its portfolio by 77% year-on-year to EGP 4.1 billion, supported by EGP 2 billion in new bookings. Revenues for the subsidiary climbed 67% to EGP 890 million, with NPATM surging 82% to EGP 126 million. Reefy Microfinance also demonstrated strong performance, extending EGP 4.2 billion in new bookings, a 7% year-on-year increase, while simultaneously expanding its branch network to 220 locations and serving 117,000 clients across 22 governorates. This expansion underscores CI Capital’s commitment to financial inclusion.

Asset Management Reaches New Heights

CI Asset Management posted revenues of EGP 405 million, a 26% year-on-year increase. More impressively, total group assets under management (AUMs) reached a record EGP 153.4 billion, representing a 116% increase compared to 2024. The private equity platform currently manages approximately EGP 10 billion. Reflecting its regional ambitions, the group has established offices in Riyadh and Dubai. What impact will this regional expansion have on CI Capital’s long-term growth strategy?

CI Brokerage generated EGP 984 million in revenues, while the investment bank itself recorded total revenues of EGP 1.6 billion. Gohar stated that the group will continue to leverage its diversified platform in Egypt and across the MENA region, focusing on operational growth, portfolio expansion, and capitalizing on emerging opportunities in both capital markets and lending activities. How will CI Capital navigate the evolving economic landscape of the MENA region to sustain this momentum?

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Frequently Asked Questions about CI Capital Holding’s 2025 Results

• What was CI Capital Holding’s net profit after tax and minority interest (NPATM) in 2025?

  CI Capital Holding reported a NPATM of EGP 1.6 billion for the year 2025.

• How much did CI Capital’s lending portfolio grow in 2025?

  The group’s on-balance sheet lending portfolio expanded by 28% year-on-year, reaching EGP 27.8 billion.

• What was the value of transactions completed by CI Capital’s investment banking division?

  The investment banking division completed 30 transactions with a combined value of EGP 70.6 billion.

• How have CI Capital’s assets under management (AUMs) changed?

  Total group AUMs reached a record EGP 153.4 billion, an increase of 116% compared to 2024.

• What is CI Capital’s strategy for future growth?

  CI Capital plans to leverage its diversified platform in Egypt and the MENA region, focusing on operational growth, portfolio expansion, and capturing new opportunities.