Jadwa Investment acquires 35% stake in Kuwaiti perfumer Gissah

Saudi Arabia's Jadwa Investment has acquired a 35% stake in Kuwaiti fragrance company Gissah Perfumes through its private equity arm, Jadwa Retail Opportunities Fund. The acquisition aims to support Gissah's growth and prepare the company for a potential listing on the Saudi Stock Exchange. The timeline for the listing and the value of the investment have not been disclosed.

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Jadwa Investment acquires 35% stake in Kuwaiti perfumer Gissah

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Relevant topic timeline:

8/20/2023

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The Tadawul All Share Index in Saudi Arabia rose by 0.44 percent, while the Nomu parallel market saw an increase of 1.77 percent, and the MSCI Index climbed by 0.86 percent.

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