- OCI shareholders will hold approximately 47% of Orascom Construction post-merger.
- The merger aims to deploy over a billion dollars in equity by year-end 2026.
- Extraordinary General Meetings for shareholder approval are scheduled for January 2026.
- The merger will result in the liquidation and delisting of OCI from Euronext Amsterdam.
Merger Agreement
OCI Global and Orascom Construction have agreed to merge, creating a scalable infrastructure and investment platform. The merger will result in OCI shareholders holding approximately 47% of Orascom Construction.
Strategic Objectives
The combined entity will focus on three strategic pillars: Orascom Infrastructure, Orascom Construction, and Orascom Capital. The merger aims to enhance growth, diversification, and funding capacity, enabling over a billion dollars in equity deployment by the end of 2026.
Leadership and Governance
Nassef Sawiris will serve as Non-Executive Chair of the new entity. The board and executive management team will be announced before the merger's completion. The merger has been unanimously recommended by the independent directors of both companies.
Timeline and Process
Extraordinary General Meetings for shareholder approval are scheduled for January 2026. Upon approval, the merger will proceed with OCI's liquidation and delisting from Euronext Amsterdam. The distribution of Orascom shares to OCI shareholders is expected in the first half of Q1 2026.
