{"id":95294,"date":"2024-08-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/nmdc-energys-book-building-process-kicks-off-ega-brands-for-less-eye-more-expansion-and-acquisitions\/"},"modified":"2024-08-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T00:00:00","slug":"nmdc-energys-book-building-process-kicks-off-ega-brands-for-less-eye-more-expansion-and-acquisitions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/08\/30\/nmdc-energys-book-building-process-kicks-off-ega-brands-for-less-eye-more-expansion-and-acquisitions\/","title":{"rendered":"NMDC Energy\u2019s book building process kicks off + EGA, Brands for Less eye more expansion and acquisitions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good morning, lovely people, and happy FRIDAY. <\/strong>We close out a week full of IPO news with\u2026 more IPO news \u2014 this time, from Delivery Hero\u2019s Talabat, which could debut on the DFM in 4Q 2024. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WEATHER- Temperatures will hit 40\u00b0C in Dubai today<\/strong>, before cooling to an overnight low of 30\u00b0C. Meanwhile, in <strong>Abu Dhabi<\/strong>, the mercury will peak at 38\u00b0C, with clouds and some chance of rain. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/user\/news-letters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/8\/2043.jpg?ssl=1\"\/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> UPDATES- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been granted conditional bail following his <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/cf3b3a45-f497-45e0-9dfe-0ae802c21d7c\/abu-dhabi-to-get-hydrogen-powered-buses-next-month%3F-%2B-dubai-claimed-the-ninth-spot-on-lloyd%25e2%2580%2599s-list%25e2%2580%2599s-top-100-ports-list\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">arrest in<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/cf3b3a45-f497-45e0-9dfe-0ae802c21d7c\/abu-dhabi-to-get-hydrogen-powered-buses-next-month%3F-%2B-dubai-claimed-the-ninth-spot-on-lloyd%25e2%2580%2599s-list%25e2%2580%2599s-top-100-ports-list\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Paris<\/a><\/strong>, with a travel ban imposed pending further investigation, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/143b2bd-french-court-grants-conditional-bail-telegram\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam reports<\/a>. The UAE government is coordinating with French authorities and Durov\u2019s representatives to offer assistance, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/uae-contact-with-french-authorities-over-telegram-ceo-durov-2024-08-29\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing an anonymous UAE official.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- The Central Bank of the UAE\u2019s (CBUAE) latest 1.1 bn AED-denominated T-Sukuk <\/strong><strong>auction <\/strong><strong>was 5.7x oversubscribed,<\/strong> pooling AED 6.32 bn in bids, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b4x2nxi-aed11-billion-islamic-treasury-sukuk-issued-for\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports, citing the Finance Ministry. The May 2026 and May 2027 tranches saw strong demand, with the T-Sukuk sold at 0-9 bps over US treasuries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>The CBUAE launches regular AED-denominated Shariah-compliant sukuk auctions in a bid to strengthen the local currency\u2019s yield curve in capital markets. More information on the program is available <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mof.gov.ae\/local-currency-islamic-sukuk-issuance\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> HAPPENING TODAY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a><strong> The subscription period for <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/edition\/am\/2aaba4e7-1562-401c-a9a3-20172d111ca6\/nmdc-energy-to-tap-adx-with-aed-3.22-bn-ipo\/ca6baeb7-98f6-4b31-a5fd-64b4830af625\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">NMDC Energy\u2019s IPO<\/a><\/strong><strong> kicks off today, and wraps on 4 <\/strong><strong>September. <\/strong>NMDC received approval earlier this week from the Securities and Commodities Authority and the ADX to list 23% of its engineering, procurement, and construction unit on the ADX in a AED 3.22 bn IPO \u2014 potentially making it the biggest IPO of the year. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>#1- EGA eyes global expansion with further acquisitions: <\/strong>Mubadala-backed Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is targeting further acquisitions in East Asia, Europe, the US, and Mexico after completing two transactions this year, CEO Abdulnasser Bin Kalban told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-08-29\/biggest-middle-east-aluminum-maker-targets-more-acquisitions\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>. The Middle East\u2019s largest aluminum producer aims to boost its production capacity by purchasing metal-recycling assets to meet rising demand for recycled metal products in the US and Europe. The acquisitions will also help EGA diversify its customer base and market segments away from China, where there is currently a slowdown in construction, Bin Kalban said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>EGA recently expanded into the US aluminum recycling market by acquiring an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/27176381-5ece-4aac-b0e1-ca6039a9aae0\/%253cmark%253eega%253c%2Fmark%253e-to-acquire-a-majority-stake-in-us-based-spectro-alloys\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">80% stake<\/a> in Minnesota-based <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spectroalloys.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Spectro Alloys<\/a>. This follows EGA\u2019s acquisition of 100% of Germany\u2019s Leichtmetall Aluminum Giesserei from Leichtmetall Holding in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/405d2695-3a2f-459f-ad36-c9b0c76777f3\/dubizzle-acquires-automotive-news-platform-drive-arabia-%2B%253cmark%253e-ega%253c%2Fmark%253e-completes-leichtmetall-acquisition#:~:text=EGA%20now%20owns%20Leichtmetall%3A\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">May<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>#2-<\/strong><strong> Also eyeing expansion: Brands for Less. <\/strong>Dubai-based <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brandsforless.com\/en-ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Brands for Less<\/a> (BFL) plans to open new stores in the Gulf region amid heightened demand, drawing on support from its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/ae3f5e3e-4d99-4e2a-95ad-bd8c8b769b3f\/tj-maxx-and-marshalls-owner-to-acquire-35%2525-stake-in-dubai%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-brands-for-less%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">recent acquisition<\/a> by US discount retailer TJX, BFL CEO and co-founder Toufic Kreidieh told Asharq Business (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asharqbusiness.com\/companies\/52236\/%D8%B9%D9%82%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%AA%D8%AD%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%AF%D8%AE%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%B2-%D9%81%D9%88%D8%B1-%D9%84%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 4:03<\/a>). The firm will also expand its footprint in Southeast Asia, with its first store in Singapore set to open next month, followed by openings in Malaysia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Egypt has proven to be a more difficult market for BFL to crack,<\/strong> Kreidieh said, adding that the company has faced obstacles in entering the Egyptian market, despite it having always been on its radar for its large size and regional importance. BFL will seek out expansion in Egypt once the current challenges are overcome, Kreidieh said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>TJX \u2014 which operates TJ Maxx and Marshalls \u2014 inked a definitive agreement to acquire a 35% stake in BFL for USD 360 mn (AED 1.3 bn) <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/ae3f5e3e-4d99-4e2a-95ad-bd8c8b769b3f\/tj-maxx-and-marshalls-owner-to-acquire-35%2525-stake-in-dubai%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-brands-for-less%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last week<\/a>. The transaction is expected to close later in its fiscal year, which ends 1 February 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Kreidieh said the stake sale was primarily to facilitate the exit of shares<\/strong> for himself and co-founder Yasser Baydoun, rather than for financial needs. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- We\u2019re on track to get 6G before 2030: <\/strong>The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TDRA) plans to kick off operational testing for 6G networks in 2029 or 2030, despite not currently having sufficient research on the frequencies needed for the services, TDRA deputy director Mohammed Al Ramsi told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbcarabia.com\/127441\/2024\/29\/08\/%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%A8-%D9%85%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D9%87%D9%8A%D8%A6%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%B8%D9%8A%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%80-CNBC-%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9:-%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81-%D8%A5%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%AA%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A9-%D8%B9%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%A8%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%AA-6G-%D8%AE%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84-2029-%D8%A3%D9%88-2030\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC Arabia<\/a> in an interview. The authority expects to gather more clear data near 2027 and 2028, Al Ramsi said, adding that TDRA is now conducting high-speed testing within the 5G range to develop an advanced 5.5G network.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We knew this was coming:<\/strong> Earlier in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/cca6a23e-c5dd-43b1-a25b-184fed529a16\/aed-2-bn-earmarked-for-post-rain-housing-damage-control\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">April<\/a>, the TDRA rolled out its roadmap for adopting 6G technology, aiming to adopt services UAE-wide before 2030. The adoption plan kicks off this year with the establishment of a committee tasked with conducting scientific research, and overseeing the development of technical standards and specifications for 6G.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> DIPLOMACY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>South Africa has recalled Consul General Andrew Lebona from Dubai to Pretoria <\/strong>due to allegations of misconduct and security breaches, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khaleejtimes.com\/arabic\/uae\/%D8%AC%D9%86%D9%88%D8%A8-%D8%A3%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AF%D8%B9%D9%8A-%D9%82%D9%86%D8%B5%D9%84%D9%87%D8%A7-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AF%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%AF-%D9%81%D8%B6%D9%8A%D8%AD%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%A3%D8%B4%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%BA%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%88%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Khaleej Times<\/a> reports. The move followed whistleblower claims about a visa fraud operation at the Dubai embassy, in which Lebona is alleged to have played a role by orchestrating a break-in at the embassy to enable the illegal sale of visas to UAE nationals for entry into South Africa. He is also accused of facilitating his son's unlawful acquisition of a diplomatic passport. South Africa\u2019s foreign affairs ministry confirmed that the investigation is still in progress. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> DATA POINTS- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- The Dubai Financial Services Authority recorded a 22% y-o-y increase in the amount <\/strong><strong>of authorized firms in 1H 2024 amounting to a total of 837 DFSA-registered companies<\/strong>, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfsa.ae\/news\/dfsas-h1-2024-results-driving-financial-resilience-and-growth-difc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The number of registered wealth management entities increased 62% y-o-y rise during the six-month period. The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) currently hosts 27 out of the 29 Global Systemically Important Banks (G-SIBs).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2-<\/strong> <strong>Dubai secured the 28th spot, while Abu Dhabi was ranked 41st, in real estate firm <\/strong><strong>JLL\u2019s <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/8\/2662.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Real Estate Transparency Index<\/a><\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/8\/2662.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">(pdf)<\/a>. Both cities have made strides in transparency, JLL said, citing advancements in anti-money laundering legislation and increased access to information from both established and emerging market providers. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Government initiatives have helped boost transparency: <\/strong>Tech initiatives in Dubai such as the Real Estate Innovation Incubator and the Dubai PropTech Group, as well as more real estate oversight and efficiency through the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Center (ADREC) and the introduction of an AI-enabled BIM and planning review system, are all credited to have improved transparency.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> THE BIG STORY ABROAD- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Politics is once again front and center on the front pages of the foreign pres<\/strong><strong>s <\/strong>as US Vice President and presidential hopeful Kamala Harris edges out former US President Donald Trump in several polls \u2014 leading 45% to 41% in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/harris-widens-lead-over-trump-with-boost-women-hispanics-reutersipsos-poll-finds-2024-08-29\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters\/Ipsos poll<\/a> and 48% to 47% in a separate <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/politics\/elections\/trump-harris-poll-august-election-2024-e6fa024e?mod=hp_lead_pos1\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wall Street Journal poll<\/a>. She also leads by two percentage points across battleground states, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-08-29\/election-2024-poll-harris-leads-or-ties-with-trump-in-swing-states?srnd=homepage-middle-east&leadSource=uverify%20wall\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg News\/Morning Consult<\/a> poll. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Harris also had her first <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2024\/08\/29\/politics\/kamala-harris-tim-walz-cnntv\/index.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">exclusive interview with CNN<\/a><\/strong>, where she said she would appoint a Republican in cabinet if elected and that her \u201cvalues have not changed\u201d since her 2020 presidential campaign.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN THE BUSINESS PRESS- Nvidia and Apple are in talks to invest in ChatGPT maker OpenAI\u2019s upcoming bn-USD round<\/strong>, which is set to give the company a valuation of more than USD 100 bn, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/tech\/ai\/openai-apple-funding-chatgpt-50754cd6?mod=hp_lead_pos4\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wall Street Journal<\/a> reports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meanwhile, closer to home:<\/strong> Israel and Hamas have agreed to three zoned three-day pauses starting Sunday to accommodate a polio vaccination run in Gaza following an outbreak of the disease. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/healthcare-pharmaceuticals\/who-has-preliminary-commitment-some-gaza-pauses-polio-vaccinations-2024-08-29\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/live\/2024\/08\/29\/world\/israel-hamas-gaza-war\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">NY Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2024\/08\/29\/middleeast\/gaza-who-humanitarian-pause-intl-latam\/index.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cn02z5kjn40o\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC<\/a>)<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/egypt\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" type=\"button \" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">***<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>You\u2019re reading EnterpriseAM UAE<\/strong>, your essential daily roundup of business, economics, and must-read news about the UAE, delivered straight to your inbox. 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