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B Investments [BINV]: Maintaining Shareholder Returns Through Value Realization

The OGM approved a cash dividend distribution of EGP 1.50/share for the financial period ending 31 March 2026, amounting to EGP 327.5mn (or its USD equivalent). The proposed distribution implies a dividend yield of c.3% and a payout ratio of 78%, compared to the company’s five-year historical average payout ratio of 58.6%.

Notably, B Investments has historically distributed dividends from its annual earnings. However, following the adverse impact of FX losses on FY2025 profitability, the company opted to base this year’s distribution on its 1Q26 earnings after recording c.EGP293mn in gains from the partial sale of its stake in Gourmet Egypt during the company’s IPO, according to the standalone financial statements.

We view the decision as a reflection of management’s commitment to maintaining shareholder returns while demonstrating the company’s ability to convert value creation from portfolio investments into cash distributions for shareholders.

Walaa Mosalam - Prime Research

WMosalam@egy.primegroup.org