Valu Begins Trading on the Egyptian Exchange

Valu, the Egyptian consumer fintech platform under EFG Holding, began trading on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) under the ticker VALU, marking the start of public access to one of Egypt’s most prominent digital finance platforms.

The listing was executed through an in-kind dividend distribution, whereby EFG Holding transferred 20.49% of Valu’s share capital to its shareholders, in place of a cash dividend. Shareholders received one Valu share for every 3.3273 shares of EFG Holding, based on a record date of June 12th. The distribution was supported by EGP 335 million in retained earnings.

Global tech firm Amazon converted a previously held GDR option into a direct stake in Valu, acquiring 3.95% of the company through a structured block trade at EGP 6.041 per share.

Since launching Egypt’s first buy-now-pay-later service, Valu has expanded its offering to include investment products, prepaid cards, and high-value financing. In 2024, the company reported EGP 423 million in net profit. Average daily transactions hit 16,000 in Q1 2025.

Valu also held a 25% market share in Egypt’s consumer finance sector in 2024. The platform’s digital services—such as remote onboarding, digital contracts, and automated approvals—have helped increase annual user transactions to between 12 and 22 per customer.

The EGX listing allows public investors to participate in Valu’s ongoing expansion without the company issuing new capital. EFG Holding remains the majority shareholder.