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In a move reflecting consolidation trends in Middle East tech, Anghami Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGH) confirmed receipt of a preliminary non-binding proposal from controlling shareholder OSN Streaming Limited to acquire all outstanding shares not already owned by OSN at $3.39 per share in cash. The company appointed independent directors and formed a special committee to evaluate the proposal and make a recommendation. The offer aims to take the company private and delist from Nasdaq.
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Sign InThe offer price of $3.39 per share represents a modest premium of approximately 1.5% over the stock's closing price of $3.34 on June 29, according to market data. The stock traded between $2.98 and $3.41 on the same day, placing the offer within the recent trading range. Anghami is the leading Arabic music streaming platform, facing growing competition from global peers such as Spotify and Deezer, which may have motivated the controlling shareholder to seek full control.
Anghami currently trades at $3.34 (close June 29), below the offer price, providing potential arbitrage opportunity for investors. However, the proposal is non-binding and subject to change or competing bids, so the market will focus on the special committee's evaluation and negotiation outcomes. If completed, the deal would delist Anghami from Nasdaq, altering its ownership structure and investor relations.