CAIRO, EGYPT – Beltone Financial Holding announced its consolidated financial and operational results for the January-September 2023 period.
In 9M2023, the company witnessed remarkable transformation and restructuring that led to a solid turnaround.
Operating revenue increased to US$30 million (EGP957 million), a growth of 271 percent Year-on-Year (YoY) driven by strong operational performance across the Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs), complemented by the Investment Bank and other ventures, a press release said.
EBITDA amounted to US$8.6 million (EGP266 million) in 9M2023, a growth of 9.5x YoY.
Net profit recorded US$2.7 million (EGP86 million), an increase of 161 percent YoY, compared to a net loss of US$4.5 million (EGP140 million) during the same period last year, a strong testimony to the restructuring and turnaround that took place over the past year.
The NBFIs operating revenue recorded US$15 million (EGP478 million) in 9M2023, a growth of 680 percent YoY.
Leasing revenue was one of the main drivers behind the growth, followed by consumer finance, microfinance and venture capital.
The investment bank operating revenue amounted to US$6.4 million (EGP198 million) in 9M2023.
The securities brokerage margin lending portfolio grew to US$20 million (EGP621 million) during 9M2023, increasing 2.1x YoY. While Assets Under Management reached US$744 million (EGP23 billion), a growth of 16 percent YoY.
As part of Beltone’s transformation and restructuring strategy, the company launched its new revamped brand identity.
The consumer finance arm was rebranded from BelCash to seven, reinforcing Beltone’s position as a leading consumer finance powerhouse which offers innovative fintech payment solutions that bridge the gap between financial capability and aspiration.
Beltone Leasing received regulatory approval on adding Factoring to its lines of business during 3Q2023. Furthermore, Beltone Mortgage Finance received regulatory approval on its license in November 2023, which brings Beltone’s existing licenses to 16 licenses, the release added.
Beltone Venture Capital increased its investments during 9M2023, by investing in SehaTech, WayUp Sports, Bosta and Ariika.
In September 2023, Beltone acquired 100 percent of Cash for Microfinance, a leading FRA-licensed microfinance provider in Upper Egypt, with ambitious plans to strengthen its reach by increasing its branches capacity across Egypt.
