First Dubai inks deal to buy Al Mazaya’s stake in Saudi-based unit

Kuwait-Mubasher: First Dubai for Real Estate Development has signed a deal to purchase Al Mazaya Holding’s entire stake in Kuwaiti Saudi Company for Real Estate Investment, according to a recent statement.

Both First Dubai and Saudi-based Kuwaiti Saudi Company are subsidiaries of Al Mazaya, which is listed on both the Kuwaiti and Dubai bourses.

First Dubai will own 20% stake in Mazaya Real Estate Development, for a final payout of KWD 26.82 million ($88.78 million).

The financial impact of the deal will reflect on the company’s Q2-16 statements, said First Dubai.

Meanwhile, Al Mazaya clarified that no financial impact will reflect on the company’s consolidated statements.

On the stock market, Al Mazaya fell by 1.67% in Kuwait by the end of Thursday’s session, and by 5.07% in DFM.

First Dubai stock retreated 1.85% to 53 fils, after 1.18 million shares were traded with a value of around KWD 61,610. 

Mubasher Contribution Time: 14-Apr-2016 12:48 (GMT)
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