Cairo – 15 September 2025 – Zilla Capital, a leading investment bank in the MENA region, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its role as the sole financial advisor to Al Dahra Group “Al Dahra”, a leading global agriculture company, in connection with the sale of its wholly owned Citrus Farm in Salheyia to El Banna Group “El Banna”, the market leader in the citrus industry in Egypt and one of the world’s top exporters of citrus.
This transaction represents a significant milestone in Egypt’s agriculture sector, as it helped Al Dahra to align with its strategic focus on reinvesting in strategic large scale row crops, while further consolidating El Banna Group’s leadership position both domestically and internationally.
The Citrus Farm, located in one of Egypt’s prime agricultural regions, is a highly reputable operation known for its scale, quality production, and export capabilities as nearly the entire produce is exported due to premium quality. Its acquisition strengthens El Banna’s integrated citrus portfolio and enhances Egypt’s positioning as one of the leading citrus exporters worldwide.
In this context, Moustafa El-Shenety, Managing Partner of Zilla Capital and Head of Investment Banking, commented, “The sale of the Citrus Farm to El Banna Group, is a clear testament to the quality of Egyptian agricultural assets and their pivotal role in global food supply chains”. El-Shenety concludes, “As Egypt continues to emerge as a hub for agricultural excellence and export competitiveness, we are proud to have played a role in shaping a deal that strengthens the industry’s global footprint while enabling our client to realign its strategic priorities.”
Zilla Capital team advising Al Dahra Group was led by Moustafa El-Shenety and Khaled Gamal (Managing Partners and Co-Heads of Investment Banking), alongside Zilla Capital investment banking team including Omar Zakaria (Director) and Ahmed Maharem (Assistant Vice President).
Al Dahra Group was advised by Zaki Hashem & Partners as sole legal counsel. The legal team was led by Hossam Hafez (Partner), Youssef El Hadidy (Associate), Zeina Fawzy (Associate), and Hadeel Hany (Associate).El Banna Group was advised by Badran Law Firm as its legal counsel.
About Zilla Capital
Zilla Capital is a leading Investment Bank in MENA, leveraging its Executive Partners’ extensive experience and network in the region to help our clients achieve their strategic goals through offering comprehensive and integrated financial solutions that cater to their specialized needs. Zilla Capital is a one-stop-shop offering an array of services including financial advisory, asset management, private equity, and non-banking financing solutions.
About Al Dahra Group
Al Dahra is a prominent multinational leader in agribusiness, managing over 100,000 hectares of agricultural land in Egypt, Romania, Serbia, USA, and other countries, specialized in cultivation, production and trading of nearly 3 million tons of essential food commodities and up to 3 million tons of animal feed. Serving a large customer base from Commercial enterprises to Government agencies, Al Dahra has a widespread geographic footprint, operating in 15 countries and catering to more than 40 markets with a leading position in Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
About El Banna Group
El Banna Group, established in 1974 and headquartered in Egypt, is a leading family-owned conglomerate with diversified investments across agriculture, poultry, pharmaceuticals, paper manufacturing, and land reclamation. Through its agricultural arm, Agreen, the Group has grown to become the world’s largest citrus grower and exporter, reinforcing its position as a key player in supporting global food supply chains.
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