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{{short description|Egyptian manufacturer of automobiles, buses, trucks and motorcycles located in Cairo}}
{{short description|Egyptian manufacturer of automobiles, buses, trucks and motorcycles.}}

{{Expand German|Ghabbour Group|date=May 2010}}
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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
|name = Ghabbour Group<br/>مجموعة غبور
|name = GB Corp<br/>جي بي كورب
|logo =
|logo = Gb-corp-logo.png
|type = [[Corporation]]
|type = [[Société Anonyme|S.A.E]]
|foundation = 1960
|foundation = 1960
|founder = [[Kamal Ghabbour]]<br/>[[Sadek Ghabbour]]
|founders = [[Kamal Ghabbour]]<br/>[[Sadek Ghabbour]]
|location_city = [[Cairo]]
|location_city = [[Cairo]]
|location_country = [[Egypt]]
|location_country = [[Egypt]]
|area_served = [[Middle East]]
|area_served = [[Egypt]], [[Iraq]], [[Jordan]], [[Kenya]]
|key_people = [[Physician|Dr.]] [[Raouf Ghabbour]] ([[Chief Executive Officer|CEO]])<br/>[[Nader Ghabbour]] ([[Chief Operating Officer|COO]])<br/>[[Dina Ghabbour]] ([[Chief Business Development Officer|CBDO]])<br/>[[Mostafa El Mahdi]] ([[Chief Financial Officer|CFO]])
|key_people = [[Nader Ghabbour]] ([[Chief Executive Officer|CEO]])<br/>[[Dina Ghabbour]] ([[Chief Business Development Officer|CBDO]])<br/>[[Wissam Al Adany]] ([[Chief Information Officer|CIO]])
|industry = [[Automotive industry]]
|industry = [[Automotive industry]]
|products = [[Automobile]]s, [[Bus]]es, [[Truck]]s and [[Motorcycle]]s
|products = [[Automobile]]s, [[Bus]]es, [[Truck]]s and [[Motorcycle]]s
|revenue =
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|operating_income = {{EGP|4,536.7&nbsp;million|link=yes}} (Q3 2024)<ref>Q3 Earnings Newsletter: https://s3.amazonaws.com/resources.inktankir.com/gb/GB-Corp-ER-3Q24-E-Final.pdff</ref>
|operating_income = 201.400.000 [[Egyptian pound|ج.م]]
|net_income = {{EGP|1,794.2&nbsp;million|link=yes}} (Q3 2024)<ref>Q3 Earnings Newsletter: https://s3.amazonaws.com/resources.inktankir.com/gb/GB-Corp-ER-3Q24-E-Final.pdff</ref>
|net_income =
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|homepage = {{URL|http://www.ghabbourauto.com/}}
|homepage = https://gb-corporation.com/
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The '''Ghabbour Group''' is an [[Egypt]]ian manufacturer of [[automobile]]s, [[bus]]es, [[truck]]s and [[motorcycle]]s located in [[Cairo]].<ref>[http://wn.com/Ghabbour_Group Ghabbour Group], [http://wn.com/ World News].</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://in.reuters.com/finance/stocks/companyProfile?symbol=AUTO.CA |title=Company Profile for GB Auto SAE|work=in.reuters.com|accessdate=10 August 2012}}</ref>
'''GB Corp''' is an Egyptian manufacturer of [[automobile]]s, [[bus]]es, [[truck]]s and [[motorcycle]]s located in [[Cairo]].<ref>[http://wn.com/Ghabbour_Group Ghabbour Group], [http://wn.com/ World News].</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://in.reuters.com/finance/stocks/companyProfile?symbol=AUTO.CA |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131102155528/http://in.reuters.com/finance/stocks/companyProfile?symbol=AUTO.CA |url-status= dead |archive-date= 2 November 2013 |title=Company Profile for GB Auto SAE|work=in.reuters.com|access-date=10 August 2012}}</ref>


The company was founded in 1960 by the brothers [[Kamal Ghabbour|Kamal]] and [[Sadek Ghabbour]] because they realized that the automotive sector was a growing market. In its early days the company was named '''Ghabbour Brothers'''. Formerly, the group was manufactured [[Saviem]] (later [[Renault Véhicules Industriels|RVI]]) vehicles. Today the Group manufactures vehicles for numerous brands such as: [[Bajaj Auto]], [[Hyundai Motor Company|Hyundai]] and [[Volvo Trucks|Volvo]]. With an annual output of 150,000 units, the Ghabbour Group is currently the largest automobile manufacturer in [[Egypt]].
The company was founded in 1960 by the brothers [[Kamal Ghabbour|Kamal]] and [[Sadek Ghabbour]] because they realized that the automotive sector was a growing market. In its early days the company was named '''Ghabbour Brothers'''. Formerly, the group manufactured [[Saviem]] (later [[Renault Véhicules Industriels|RVI]]) vehicles. Today the Group manufactures vehicles for numerous brands such as: [[Bajaj Auto]], [[Hyundai Motor Company|Hyundai]] and [[Volvo Trucks|Volvo]]. With an annual output of 150,000 units, the Ghabbour Group is currently the largest automobile manufacturer in [[Egypt]], with operations in [[Iraq]], under the names ''GK Auto''<ref name=mgiraq>MG Iraq's Official Website: https://www.mgiraq.com/</ref> and ''GQ Auto'',<ref>Bajaj Iraq Website: https://iraq.globalbajaj.com/</ref> and in [[Kenya]].<ref>GB Auto Kenya: https://m.facebook.com/GBAutoinKenya/</ref>


==Model overview==
==Model overview (Egyptian Market)==
GB is an authorized distributor for 6 international car brands, 1 Motorcycle brand, 9 Commercial Vehicle brands, 4 Tire brands, and 4 Spare Part brands in Egypt.<ref>GB Corp's Official Website: https://gb-corporation.com/gb-auto/#tab-lines-413</ref>


===[[Hyundai Motor Company|Hyundai]]<ref>Hyundai Egypt website: https://hyundai-egypt.net/</ref>===
===[[Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation|Fuso]]===
*[[Hyundai Accent#Fourth Generation|Hyundai Accent RB]]
*[[Mitsubishi Fuso Canter|Mitsubishi Canter]]
*[[Hyundai Elantra#Sixth Generation|Hyundai Elantra AD]]
*[[Mitsubishi Cruiser]]
*[[Hyundai Elantra#Seventh Generation|Hyundai Elantra CN7]]
*[[Mitsubishi Eagle]]
*[[Hyundai Tucson#Fourth Generation|Hyundai Tucson NX4]]
*[[Mitsubishi FP]]
*[[Hyundai Santa Fe#Fifth Generation|Hyundai Santa Fe]]
*[[Mitsubishi FV]]
*[[Mitsubishi Rosa]]

===[[Hyundai Motor Company|Hyundai]]===
*[[Hyundai Accent]]
*[[Hyundai Accent|Hyundai Accent Sport]]
*[[Hyundai Solaris]]
*[[Hyundai Atos|Hyundai Atos Prime]]
*[[Hyundai Elantra AD & MD & HD]]
*[[Hyundai Elantra|Hyundai Elantra SE]]
*[[Hyundai H-1]]
*[[Hyundai H-1|Hyundai H-1 Van]]
*[[Hyundai Porter|Hyundai H100 Pick-up]]
*[[Hyundai i30]]
*[[Hyundai i30|Hyundai i30 CW]]
*[[Hyundai Matrix]]
*[[Hyundai Nova]]
*[[Hyundai Santa Fe]]
*[[Hyundai Sonata]]
*[[Hyundai ix35|Hyundai Tucson ix35]]
*[[Hyundai Verna]]
*[[Hyundai Verna|Hyundai Verna Star]]
*[[Hyundai Verna|Hyundai Verna Viva]]


===[[Mazda vehicles]]===
===[[Mazda vehicles|Mazda]]<ref>Mazda Egypt: https://www.mazdamisr.com/</ref>===
*[[Mazda 6]] sedan
*[[Mazda 6]] sedan
*[[Mazda 3]] sedan & hatchback
*[[Mazda 3]] sedan & hatchback
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*[[Mazda CX-9]]
*[[Mazda CX-9]]


===Chinese vehicles===
===[[Geely]] (formerly)===
Its Geely Emgrand brand faced a lot of criticism at one point for endangering people's lives. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://akhbarak.net/news/2015/06/12/6703052/articles/18976401/%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%B4%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%AC-%D9%84%D9%88-%D8%A8%D8%A8%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B4-%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A8%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%B4-%D9%8A%D8%AD%D8%B0%D8%B1-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%AC%D9%8A%D9%84%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AF|title=هاشتاج لو ببلاش متركبهاش يحذر من شراء جيلي امجراند - سيارات|website=أخبارك.نت|language=ar|access-date=2019-01-20}}</ref> The campaign generated a lot of negative sentiment towards the brand.
It only had two models in its initial lineup: The [[Geely Emgrand]], and the [[Geely Imperial]]. The brand faced a lot of criticism at one point for endangering people's lives.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://akhbarak.net/news/2015/06/12/6703052/articles/18976401/%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%B4%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%AC-%D9%84%D9%88-%D8%A8%D8%A8%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B4-%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A8%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%B4-%D9%8A%D8%AD%D8%B0%D8%B1-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%AC%D9%8A%D9%84%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AF|title=هاشتاج لو ببلاش متركبهاش يحذر من شراء جيلي امجراند - سيارات|website=أخبارك.نت|language=ar|access-date=2019-01-20|archive-date=2019-04-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418093657/http://www.akhbarak.net/news/2015/06/12/6703052/articles/18976401/%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%B4%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%AC-%D9%84%D9%88-%D8%A8%D8%A8%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B4-%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A8%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%B4-%D9%8A%D8%AD%D8%B0%D8%B1-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%AC%D9%8A%D9%84%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AF|url-status=dead}}</ref> The campaign generated a lot of negative sentiment towards the brand.


===[[Chery]]<ref>Chery Egypt's website: https://www.chery-eg.com/</ref>===
*[[Geely Emgrand]]
*[[Chery Envy]]
*[[Chery Arrizo 5]]
*[[Chery Tiggo]]
*[[Chery Tiggo 3]]
*[[Chery Tiggo 5x|Chery Tiggo 4 Pro]]
*[[Chery Tiggo 7]]
*[[Chery Tiggo 7#Second Generation|Chery Tiggo 7 Pro]]
*[[Chery Tiggo 8]]
*[[Chery Tiggo 8|Chery Tiggo 8 Pro]]
*[[Chery eQ7]]


===[[Changan]]<ref>Changan Egypt: https://changan.com.eg/en/landing/</ref>===
===[[Bajaj Auto]]===
*[[motorbike]]s
*[[Changan UNI-T]]
*[[auto rickshaw]]s
*[[Changan Alsvin]]
*[[Changan Eado|Changan Eado DT]]
*[[Changan CS15]]
*[[Changan CS35 Plus]]
*[[Changan CS55 Plus]]


===[[Haval (marque)|Haval]]<ref>Haval (GWM) Egypt Official Website: https://greatwall.eg/</ref>===
===[[Volvo Trucks]]===
*[[Haval H6]]
*[[Haval Jolion]]

===Motorcycles and Light Vehicles===

===[[Bajaj Auto]]<ref>Bajaj Egypt: https://egypt.globalbajaj.com/</ref>===
*[[Bajaj Boxer]]
*[[Bajaj Pulsar]]
*[[Bajaj Maxima]]
*[[Bajaj Tuk-Tuk-Re]]

===Commercial Vehicles===

===[[Volvo Trucks]]<ref>Volvo Buses Egypt: https://www.volvobuses.com/eg/</ref>===
*[[Volvo FH]]
*[[Volvo FH]]
*[[Volvo FL|Volvo FL6]]
*[[Volvo FL|Volvo FL6]]
*[[Volvo FM]]
*[[Volvo FM]]
*[[Volvo B12|Volvo Splendido]] (B12B Bus Type GVW)
*[[Volvo B12|Volvo Splendido]] (B12B Bus Type GVW)

===[[Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation|Fuso]]<ref>FUSO Egypt Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FusoEgypt/</ref>===
*[[Mitsubishi Fuso Canter|Mitsubishi Canter]]
*[[Mitsubishi Cruiser]]
*[[Mitsubishi Eagle]]
*[[Mitsubishi FP]]
*[[Mitsubishi FV]]
*[[Mitsubishi Rosa]]

===[[Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles|MCV]]<ref>MCV's About Page: https://www.mcv-eg.com/about-us/#who</ref>===
* [[ECHOLINE E-Model|ECHOLINE E]]10 / 20 (also known as ''Ecoline-DAFC'' and ''[[Beiqi Foton Motor|FOTON]]'' in the [[People's Republic of China]])
* [[ECHOLINE E30|ECHOLINE E]]30 (also known as ''Ecoline-DAFC'' and ''[[Beiqi Foton Motor|FOTON]]'' in the [[People's Republic of China]])
* [[ECHOLINE E40|ECHOLINE E]]40 (also known as ''Ecoline-DAFC'' and ''FOTON'' in the People's Republic of China)
* [[MCV Evolution|MCV eVolution-MAN]] C100 / C110 / C120 (from 2004)
* [[MCV Evolution|MCV eVolution-DENNIS]] C101 / C111 / C121 (from 2004)
* [[MCV Evolution|MCV eVolution]] C123RLE (for [[Volvo B7RLE]])
* [[MCV Evolution|MCV eVolution]] C124RLE (for [[Mercedes-Benz OC500LE]])
* [[MCV Evora]]
* [[MCV EvoSeti]]
* [[MCV Alfa]]
* [[MCV Ego]] (since 2006; Great Britain)
* [[MCV Stirling]]
* [[MCV DD103]] (for [[Volvo B9TL]])
* [[Mercedes-Benz MCV 200 Safari]] (since 2010, based on the [[Mercedes-Benz Atego]])
* [[Mercedes-Benz MCV 240]]E (since 2008)
* [[Mercedes-Benz MCV 260]]C / R / S (since 2000)
* [[Mercedes-Benz MCV 260T]]
* [[Mercedes-Benz MCV 400]] E / H / R / T
* [[Mercedes-Benz MCV 500]] (since 1996)
* [[Mercedes-Benz MCV 600]] (since 1996)<!-- available model version in the EU: MCV 600 Super High Deck -->
* [[Mercedes-Benz MCV C120]] / C120 LE<!-- available model version in the EU: MCV C120 -->
* [[Mercedes-Benz Tourismo]]
* [[Mercedes-Benz Travego]]

===[[IVECO Bus]]===
===[[Higer Bus]]===
===[[Shaanxi Automobile Group|SHACMAN]]===
===[[Jiangling Motors Corporation|JMC]]===
===[[Foton Motor|FOTON]]===

===[[Berliet]] ([[Renault Trucks]]; formerly)===

===[[Epiroc]]===

===Tires===
GB is the official distributor for 4 tire brands:<ref>GB Corp's Website: https://gb-corporation.com/gb-auto/#tab-lines-489</ref>

===[[Yokohama Rubber Company|Yokohama]]===
===[[Lassa Tires]]===
===[[Double Coin]]===
===[[West Lake Tires]]===

===Spare Parts===
GB also has several outlets for spare parts:<ref>GB Corp's Website: https://gb-corporation.com/gb-auto/#tab-lines-463</ref>

===[[Bosch (company)|Bosch]]===
===[[HL Mando|Mando]]===
===[[Monroe Shocks and Struts|Monroe]]===
===[[Gazprom Neft]]===

==Model Overview (Iraqi Market)==
GB Corp operates in Iraq under the names ''GK Auto'',<ref>GK Auto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GKAuto/</ref> and ''GQ Auto'' for [[Bajaj Auto|Bajaj]] vehicles.<ref>GQ Auto Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bajajiraq/?originalSubdomain=iq</ref> GB is an official dealer for [[MG Motor|MG]] and [[Bajaj Auto|Bajaj]] in Iraq.

===[[MG Motor]]<ref name=mgiraq/>===
*[[MG One]]
*[[MG 3]]
*[[Roewe i5|MG 5]]
*[[MG 7]]
*[[MG GT]]
*[[MG RX5]]
*[[MG RX8]]
*[[MG RX8|MG RX8 Black Edition]]
*[[MG HS]]
*[[MG ZST]]
*[[MG Whale]]
*[[MG T60]]

===[[Bajaj Auto]]<ref>Bajaj Iraq: https://iraq.globalbajaj.com/</ref>===
*[[Bajaj Dominar D400]]

==Model Overview (Jordan)==
GB is the sole distributor of [[MG Motor]] and [[Rising Auto]] in Jordan, under the name of ''GKS Auto''.

===[[MG Motor]]<ref>MG Motor Jordan: https://www.mg-jo.com/</ref>===
*[[MG One]]
*[[MG 3]]
*[[Roewe i5|MG 5]]
*[[MG 7]]
*[[MG GT]]
*[[MG RX5]]
*[[MG RX8]]
*[[MG RX8|MG RX8 Black Edition]]
*[[MG HS]]
*[[MG ZST]]
*[[MG ZS EV]]
*[[MG Whale]]
*[[MG T60]]
*[[MG 4 Electric]]
*[[MG RX9]]

===[[Rising Auto]]<ref>Rising Auto Jordan: https://risingauto-jo.com/</ref>===
*[[Rising Auto R7]]
*[[Rising Auto F7]]

==Model Overview (Kenya)==
GB is the sole distributor in Kenya for the following brands:<ref>GB Auto Kenya Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GBAutoinKenya/</ref>

===[[King Long]]===
===[[Eicher Motors]]===

== Stock Exchange Information ==
GB Corp is listed on the [[Egyptian Exchange]] as GBCO.

===Total Shares Listed===
1,085,500,000 <ref name=ir_gb>{{cite web | url=https://ir.gb-corporation.com/en/shareholding-structure | title=GB Corp }}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Division of Shares as of Q1 2024<ref name=ir_gb/>
! Shares !! Percentage of Shares
|-
|[[Ghabbour Family]] || 63,4 %
|-
| [[Egyptian Exchange|Free Float]] || 36.6%
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Division of Free Float Shares as of Q1 2024<ref name=intankir>https://s3.amazonaws.com/resources.inktankir.com/gb/1Q24-Form-30-English-1-.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=August 2024}}</ref>
! Shares !! Percentage of Shares
|-
|'''RG Investments S.A.R.L''' || 58,92 %
|-
| '''MIRI Strategic Emerging Markets Fund''' || 6.84%
|-
|'''Olayan Saudi Investments''' || 5.1%
|-
|'''Total Shares (excl. Anonymous Shareholders)''' || '''769,112,462'''
|-
|'''[[Société Anonyme|Anonymous Shareholders]] (Shareholders with less than a 5% Ownership Stake)''' || 29.14%
|}

===Board of Directors===
The current Board of Directors expires in March 2025.<ref name=intankir/>

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Division of the Board of Directors as of Q1 2024!<ref name=intankir/> Shares !! Title
|-
|'''Mr. Mohamed Naguib''' || [[Non-Executive Director|Non-Executive Chairman]]
|-
| '''Mr. Mounir Fakhry Abdelnour''' || [[Independent director|Independent Board Member]]
|-
|'''Mr. Nader Ghabbour''' || [[Chief Executive Officer]]
|-
|'''Mr. Mansour Kabbani''' || [[Non-Executive Director]]
|-
|'''Mr. Abbas El Sayed''' || [[Executive Director]]
|-
|'''Ms. Lobna El Dessouky''' || [[Independent director|Independent Board Member]]
|-
|'''Ms. Marwa El Ayouti''' || [[Independent director|Independent Board Member]]
|}


==References ==
==References ==
{{reflist}}
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== External links ==
*[http://www.ghabbourauto.com/ Ghabbour Group website]
*[http://www.hyundai-egypt.net/ Hyundai in Egypt]
*[http://www.mitsubishi-fuso.com/en/sales_service/wwd/html_version.html Mitsubishi Fuso (Dealer list)]
*[http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/egypt-market/en-eg/Pages/Home.aspx Volvo Trucks in Egypt]
*[http://www.volvo.com/dealers/en-au/ghabbour/introduction.htm Volvo Construction Equipment in Egypt]
*[http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=216775&p=irol-IRHome Ghabbour Group on the Egyptian Stick Exchange]


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Latest revision as of 11:48, 26 December 2024

GB Corp
جي بي كورب
Company typeS.A.E
IndustryAutomotive industry
Founded1960
FoundersKamal Ghabbour
Sadek Ghabbour
Headquarters,
Area served
Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya
Key people
Nader Ghabbour (CEO)
Dina Ghabbour (CBDO)
Wissam Al Adany (CIO)
ProductsAutomobiles, Buses, Trucks and Motorcycles
4,536.7 million (Q3 2024)[1]
1,794.2 million (Q3 2024)[2]
Websitehttps://gb-corporation.com/

GB Corp is an Egyptian manufacturer of automobiles, buses, trucks and motorcycles located in Cairo.[3][4]

The company was founded in 1960 by the brothers Kamal and Sadek Ghabbour because they realized that the automotive sector was a growing market. In its early days the company was named Ghabbour Brothers. Formerly, the group manufactured Saviem (later RVI) vehicles. Today the Group manufactures vehicles for numerous brands such as: Bajaj Auto, Hyundai and Volvo. With an annual output of 150,000 units, the Ghabbour Group is currently the largest automobile manufacturer in Egypt, with operations in Iraq, under the names GK Auto[5] and GQ Auto,[6] and in Kenya.[7]

Model overview (Egyptian Market)

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GB is an authorized distributor for 6 international car brands, 1 Motorcycle brand, 9 Commercial Vehicle brands, 4 Tire brands, and 4 Spare Part brands in Egypt.[8]

Geely (formerly)

[edit]

It only had two models in its initial lineup: The Geely Emgrand, and the Geely Imperial. The brand faced a lot of criticism at one point for endangering people's lives.[11] The campaign generated a lot of negative sentiment towards the brand.

Motorcycles and Light Vehicles

[edit]

Commercial Vehicles

[edit]

Tires

[edit]

GB is the official distributor for 4 tire brands:[19]

Spare Parts

[edit]

GB also has several outlets for spare parts:[20]

Model Overview (Iraqi Market)

[edit]

GB Corp operates in Iraq under the names GK Auto,[21] and GQ Auto for Bajaj vehicles.[22] GB is an official dealer for MG and Bajaj in Iraq.

Model Overview (Jordan)

[edit]

GB is the sole distributor of MG Motor and Rising Auto in Jordan, under the name of GKS Auto.

Model Overview (Kenya)

[edit]

GB is the sole distributor in Kenya for the following brands:[26]

Stock Exchange Information

[edit]

GB Corp is listed on the Egyptian Exchange as GBCO.

Total Shares Listed

[edit]

1,085,500,000 [27]

Division of Shares as of Q1 2024[27]
Shares Percentage of Shares
Ghabbour Family 63,4 %
Free Float 36.6%
Division of Free Float Shares as of Q1 2024[28]
Shares Percentage of Shares
RG Investments S.A.R.L 58,92 %
MIRI Strategic Emerging Markets Fund 6.84%
Olayan Saudi Investments 5.1%
Total Shares (excl. Anonymous Shareholders) 769,112,462
Anonymous Shareholders (Shareholders with less than a 5% Ownership Stake) 29.14%

Board of Directors

[edit]

The current Board of Directors expires in March 2025.[28]

Division of the Board of Directors as of Q1 2024![28] Shares !! Title
Mr. Mohamed Naguib Non-Executive Chairman
Mr. Mounir Fakhry Abdelnour Independent Board Member
Mr. Nader Ghabbour Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Mansour Kabbani Non-Executive Director
Mr. Abbas El Sayed Executive Director
Ms. Lobna El Dessouky Independent Board Member
Ms. Marwa El Ayouti Independent Board Member

References

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  1. ^ Q3 Earnings Newsletter: https://s3.amazonaws.com/resources.inktankir.com/gb/GB-Corp-ER-3Q24-E-Final.pdff
  2. ^ Q3 Earnings Newsletter: https://s3.amazonaws.com/resources.inktankir.com/gb/GB-Corp-ER-3Q24-E-Final.pdff
  3. ^ Ghabbour Group, World News.
  4. ^ "Company Profile for GB Auto SAE". in.reuters.com. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
  5. ^ a b MG Iraq's Official Website: https://www.mgiraq.com/
  6. ^ Bajaj Iraq Website: https://iraq.globalbajaj.com/
  7. ^ GB Auto Kenya: https://m.facebook.com/GBAutoinKenya/
  8. ^ GB Corp's Official Website: https://gb-corporation.com/gb-auto/#tab-lines-413
  9. ^ Hyundai Egypt website: https://hyundai-egypt.net/
  10. ^ Mazda Egypt: https://www.mazdamisr.com/
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  12. ^ Chery Egypt's website: https://www.chery-eg.com/
  13. ^ Changan Egypt: https://changan.com.eg/en/landing/
  14. ^ Haval (GWM) Egypt Official Website: https://greatwall.eg/
  15. ^ Bajaj Egypt: https://egypt.globalbajaj.com/
  16. ^ Volvo Buses Egypt: https://www.volvobuses.com/eg/
  17. ^ FUSO Egypt Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FusoEgypt/
  18. ^ MCV's About Page: https://www.mcv-eg.com/about-us/#who
  19. ^ GB Corp's Website: https://gb-corporation.com/gb-auto/#tab-lines-489
  20. ^ GB Corp's Website: https://gb-corporation.com/gb-auto/#tab-lines-463
  21. ^ GK Auto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GKAuto/
  22. ^ GQ Auto Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bajajiraq/?originalSubdomain=iq
  23. ^ Bajaj Iraq: https://iraq.globalbajaj.com/
  24. ^ MG Motor Jordan: https://www.mg-jo.com/
  25. ^ Rising Auto Jordan: https://risingauto-jo.com/
  26. ^ GB Auto Kenya Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GBAutoinKenya/
  27. ^ a b "GB Corp".
  28. ^ a b c https://s3.amazonaws.com/resources.inktankir.com/gb/1Q24-Form-30-English-1-.pdf [bare URL PDF]