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M&A WATCH- EAEF looks to acquire majority stake in Misr Hytech Seed Int\u2019l:<\/strong> Our friends at the Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund (EAEF) are reportedly looking to acquire a controlling stake in seed-focused biotech firm Misr Hytech Seed International<\/a>, sources close to the transaction told Al Borsa<\/a>. EAEF, which is hoping to partner on the sale with two unnamed UK-based firms, has reportedly begun due diligence on the company after signing a preliminary agreement for the sale with the Misr Hytech. Sources added that the transaction is expected to close in 1Q2018.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

M&A WATCH- EAEF looks to acquire majority stake in Misr Hytech Seed Int\u2019l: Our friends at the Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund (EAEF) are reportedly looking to acquire a controlling stake in seed-focused biotech firm Misr Hytech Seed International, sources close to the transaction told Al Borsa. 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