Catalyst Partners Middle East “CPME” announced its financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, reflecting continued progress in executing its mandate to build and scale a focused platform across Egypt’s non-banking financial institution “NBFI” sector.

Strategic Expansion in the NBFI Ecosystem

During Q1 2026, CPME continued to advance its strategy of investing in and developing businesses operating within the NBFI ecosystem, including leasing, factoring, SME financing, asset management, portfolio management, and related financial services activities.

Financial Performance Highlights

For the quarter ended 31 March 2026, CPME recorded significant growth across all key financial metrics:

Consolidated Revenues: Reached EGP 124.5 Mn, a 36% increase compared to EGP 91.5 Mn in Q4 2025.

Operating Revenues: Amounted to EGP 121.8 Mn, representing a 54% increase from EGP 79.0 Mn in Q4 2025.

Net Profit After Tax: Surged to EGP 42.7 Mn, a remarkable 126% increase compared to EGP 18.9 Mn in the previous quarter.

Total Assets & Equity: Total assets stood at EGP 3.9 Bn, while total equity reached EGP 3.0 Bn as of 31 March 2026.

Transition to an Operating Investment Platform

The results reflect CPME’s ongoing transition from a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) into an operating investment platform focused on NBFI and fintech sectors.

This follows the Group’s acquisition of Catalyst Partners Holding and Qardy for Software Applications, supporting the strategy of building exposure to scalable technology-enabled financing solutions.

Leadership Insight

Ibrahim El-Zeiny, Group Chief Financial Officer of Catalyst Partners Middle East, commented:

“Q1 2026 represents an important step in CPME’s development as a focused NBFI platform. Following the completion of our acquisitions, we are focused on integrating our businesses, strengthening governance, scaling our operating subsidiaries, and creating long-term value for shareholders through disciplined exposure to Egypt’s non-banking financial services sector.”

Strengthening Institutional Infrastructure

The Group’s Q1 performance was supported by activity across its NBFI verticals, including investment banking, private equity, leasing, factoring, SME financing, custody, and fund services.

CPME also continued to enhance internal controls and position the Group to capture future opportunities within Egypt’s growing NBFI market.

Future Outlook and Capital Allocation

CPME’s balance sheet remains robust with an issued and paid-in capital of EGP 3.0 Bn. Looking ahead, the Group aims to build on its tech-enabled one-stop-shop platform strategy by expanding operating activities and enhancing synergies between its subsidiaries to align with long-term growth objectives.