Catalyst Partners Middle East (CPME) announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, continuing the execution of its strategy to build an integrated platform specialized in non-banking financial services within the Egyptian market.
Strong revenue growth in Q1 2026
CPME recorded consolidated revenues of EGP 124.5 million during the first quarter of 2026, compared to approximately EGP 91.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting solid operational growth across the group’s activities.
Operating revenues reached approximately EGP 121.8 million during the same period, while net profit after tax stood at EGP 42.7 million, supported by continued expansion across the group’s operational and investment businesses.
Solid capital base supports expansion plans
The group’s total assets reached approximately EGP 3.9 billion by the end of March 2026, while total equity stood at nearly EGP 3.0 billion, highlighting the strength of CPME’s financial position and its ability to support future expansion plans.
Issued and paid-in capital also reached approximately EGP 3.0 billion at the end of the first quarter, as the company continued to focus on disciplined capital allocation and operational integration among its subsidiaries.
Continued expansion in non-banking financial services
During the first quarter, the group continued strengthening its investments in the non-banking financial services sector, including financial leasing, factoring, SME financing, asset management, portfolio management, and technology-enabled financial services.
These efforts align with CPME’s strategy to expand in high-growth financial activities while focusing on innovative financing and digital financial solutions that support the ongoing transformation of Egypt’s financial sector.
Integration strategy and operational development
The results also reflect the continued implementation of the group’s strategy following its acquisition of Catalyst Partners Holding and Qardy for Software Applications, as CPME works to develop a fully integrated operational and investment platform combining traditional financial services with digital solutions.
The company also continues to enhance governance standards, strengthen internal control systems, and improve institutional infrastructure to capitalize on future growth opportunities in the Egyptian market.
Management comments on Q1 performance
Commenting on the results, Ibrahim El-Zeiny, Group Chief Financial Officer of Catalyst Partners Middle East, said that the first quarter of 2026 marks an important milestone in the company’s journey toward building a specialized platform in the non-banking financial services sector.
He added that the group is currently focused on integrating subsidiaries, strengthening governance frameworks, expanding operational businesses, and delivering sustainable value to shareholders through a disciplined growth strategy in the Egyptian market.
Future outlook and growth opportunities
Catalyst Partners Middle East aims to continue executing its expansion strategy in the coming period through the development of operational businesses, deeper integration among subsidiaries, and the pursuit of investment opportunities aligned with its long-term vision and strategic objectives.
This comes amid continued growth in Egypt’s non-banking financial services sector and increasing demand for flexible financing and digital financial solutions, areas where the group seeks to further expand and strengthen its market presence.
