CI Capital Holding (CICH.CA), Egypt’s leading diversified financial services group, announced its financial results today for the first quarter of 2026.
The group delivered an exceptionally strong operational performance, driven by sustained growth across its investment bank and Non-Banking Financial Services (NBFS) platforms. The Group officially reported total revenues of EGP 2.7bn and a net profit after tax and minority interest (NPATM) reaching EGP 440mn.
Navigating Macroeconomic Pressures with High Efficiency
“CI Capital continues its solid operational performance and strong financial trajectory in Q1 2026 despite a challenging macroeconomic and operating environment, including elevated interest rates and inflationary pressures,” stated Mahmoud Attalla, the Group’s Executive Vice Chairman and Managing Director. He highlighted that the Group effectively absorbed these economic pressures more efficiently than many of its industry peers, reinforcing its strong position as one of the sector’s most profitable financial services platforms.
Outstanding Growth in Buy-Side, Sell-Side, and Private Equity
Throughout the first quarter of 2026, CI Capital delivered robust growth across all diversified verticals, achieving notable expansions across asset management, private equity, and the sell-side.
“CI Asset Management delivered outstanding performance, recording yet another historic milestone reaching EGP 176.6bn (+115% y-o-y) in total AUMs, supported by continued product launches across multiple asset classes,” commented Hesham Gohar, CI Capital Group CEO.
Meanwhile, the Investment Banking division concluded two major transactions with an aggregate value of EGP 10.2bn. This included the landmark EGP 8bn advisory and capital raise for the Awa’ed Real Estate Investment Fund, a joint venture with TMG. Additionally, CI Capital Private Equity generated total revenues of EGP 38mn, scaling up rapidly to reach approximately EGP 10bn in AUMs.
Strong Operational Metrics Across NBFS Subsidiaries
The group’s specialized subsidiaries reported high-velocity operational performance in Q1 2026:
- Corplease: Delivered a 36% y-o-y surge in new bookings, recording EGP 5.3bn as of Q1 2026. Its total outstanding portfolio grew by 30% y-o-y to reach EGP 21.1bn, while net profit after tax amounted to EGP 149mn.
- CI Mortgage Finance: Registered an impressive momentum, ending Q1 2026 with a 42% y-o-y increase in its outstanding portfolio, amounting to EGP 4.3bn. The company extended EGP 502mn in new bookings, pushing revenues up 22% y-o-y to EGP 238mn.
- Reefy Microfinance Enterprise Services: Continued expanding its commercial footprint and client base, extending EGP 1.1bn in new bookings (a 10% y-o-y increase). Reefy grew its network to 224 branches, serving 121k active customers across 22 Egyptian governorates.
Investment Bank Revenues Skyrocket by 93%
CI Capital’s Investment Bank delivered an excellent performance during Q1 2026, with overall revenues reaching EGP 744mn, a staggering 93% y-o-y increase. The sell-side business achieved a 47% y-o-y increase with total revenues reaching EGP 440mn, while the buy-side segment brought in a total of EGP 304mn, corresponding to a massive 244% y-o-y increase.
Supported by the resilience of its diversified business model and disciplined execution capabilities, CI Capital continues to successfully navigate a complex operating environment marked by global geopolitical uncertainty and domestic macroeconomic pressures. Management maintains its strategic focus on preserving portfolio quality, enhancing operational efficiency, and optimizing liquidity and cash deployment across the entire Group.
