ARAMEX PJSC

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Ticker/ISIN
ARMX
AEA002301017
Market/Country
Dubai Financial Market
United Arab Emirates

About ARAMEX PJSC

Country of Origin: United Arab Emirates (U.A.E)

Aramex PJSC (“the Parent Company”) is a Public Joint Stock Company registered in the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 15 February 2005 under UAE Federal Law No. 8 of 1984 (as amended). The Parent Company and its subsidiaries are (collectively referred to as “the Group” and individually as “Group entities”).

The Parent Company was listed on the Dubai Financial Market on 9 July 2005. The principal activities of the Group are to invest in the freight, express, logistics and supply chain management businesses through acquiring and owning controlling interests in companies in the Middle East and other parts of the world.

Latest Pressrelease Summaries from ARAMEX PJSC

On Friday, July 25, 2025, Aramex PJSC announced the resignation of Karl David Haglund, a non-executive, independent board member. The resignation will be effective on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, following acceptance by the Board of Directors. The reason for the resignation is personal. The announcement was authorized by Amanda Dahdah, the Governance Officer and Board Secretary.
Aramex PJSC announced the completion of a voluntary conditional cash offer by Q Logistics Holding LLC, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company PJSC, to acquire up to 100% of Aramex's issued and paid-up share capital not already owned by Abu Dhabi Ports Company PJSC. As of 22 July 2025, the offer became unconditional, and the payment to eligible Aramex shareholders has been completed. The shares have been registered in the name of the Offeror. The notification was signed by Amanda Dahdah, Governance Officer and Board Secretary of Aramex PJSC, on 25 July 2025.
Aramex PJSC announced that Q Logistics Holding LLC, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company PJSC, has made a voluntary conditional cash offer to acquire up to 100% of Aramex's issued share capital not already owned by Abu Dhabi Ports Company PJSC. As of the announcement date, all necessary regulatory approvals and conditions have been met, making the offer unconditional. Further details on the offer's timeline and payment to eligible shareholders are included in the attached announcement.
On July 21, 2025, Gamal Anwar El Sadat, a non-executive, independent board member of Aramex PJSC, resigned for personal reasons. The resignation was accepted by the Board of Directors on the same date. The document was signed by Amanda Dahdah, the Governance Officer and Board Secretary.
Aramex reported stable revenues of AED 1.56 billion for Q1 2025, marking a 1% increase year-on-year. This growth was supported by gains in Domestic Express (up 13%), Freight Forwarding (up 9%), and Logistics (up 21%), which compensated for a 13% decline in International Express. The shift towards nearshoring has led to a change in product mix, with more volumes in short-haul regional and domestic services. Domestic express volumes rose by 8%, land freight LTL by 21%, and land freight FTL by 4%, while warehousing operated near full capacity. Despite these changes, the gross profit margin decreased to 23.3% from 25.7% in Q1 2024, affected by cost inflation and increased direct costs. SG&A expenses rose by 1% year-on-year, representing 20% of total revenues. Aramex maintained a strong financial position with a cash balance of AED 545 million and a Debt to EBITDA ratio of 2.9x. The company also launched "Accelerate28," a transformation initiative aimed at improving pricing and operational efficiencies by reorganizing its geographic activities from eight regions to four.
Aramex PJSC and its subsidiaries have released their unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2025.
On May 7, 2025, Aramex PJSC held a board meeting with all nine members present, achieving a 100% quorum. The meeting involved the approval of the company's unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025. Additionally, Ms. Lubna Tareq Ata Shebli was appointed as Acting Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, to maintain proper segregation of duties and continuity in financial oversight. This follows the appointment of Mr. Nicolas Sibuet as Acting Chief Executive Officer. The meeting also included discussions on business updates and routine matters. The proceedings were documented by Amanda Dahdah, the Governance Officer and Board Secretary for Aramex PJSC.
Aramex PJSC has scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, 7 May 2025, at 3:00 PM UAE time. The agenda includes discussing the approval of the company's unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the first quarter ending 31 March 2025, as well as business updates and routine matters. Amanda Dahdah, the Governance Officer and Board Secretary of Aramex PJSC, is the authorized signatory for this notice.

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Disclosure: Financial statements for the year of 2024

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Disclosure: Results of BOD Meeting

On February 11, 2025, Aramex PJSC held a board meeting attended by nine board members. Key decisions included the approval of audited financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and setting the Annual General Assembly for March 20, 2025, pending regulatory approval. The board decided to recommend against distributing dividends for the fiscal year, citing capital allocation priorities for transformation and growth programs. They also discussed a fairness opinion from HSBC regarding Q Logistics Holding LLC's offer to acquire Aramex shares, which was deemed fair and recommended to shareholders. Routine business updates were also discussed.

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Disclosure: Notification from the company

On 9 February 2025, Aramex PJSC announced the receipt of a voluntary conditional cash offer from Q Logistics Holding LLC, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADQ), to acquire up to 100% of Aramex’s share capital not already held by Abu Dhabi Ports Company PJSC. The offer details are provided in the received Offer Document. Aramex’s Board of Directors will meet on 11 February 2025 to review the offer. Further announcements, including the publication of the required offeree circular, will follow in accordance with the relevant regulatory rules.

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Disclosure: Announcement of the Offer document

On February 9, 2025, Aramex PJSC received an offer document from Q Logistics Holding LLC, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company PJSC, detailing a voluntary conditional cash offer to acquire up to 100% of Aramex's share capital not already owned by Abu Dhabi Ports Company PJSC. The Aramex Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on February 11, 2025, to review the offer and will make further announcements, including publishing an offeree circular in line with acquisition and merger rules.

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Disclosure: Earnings Call

The text is a formal notification from Amanda Dahdah, Governance Officer and Board Secretary of Aramex PJSC, addressed to Hamed Ahmed Ali, the CEO of the Dubai Financial Market. It informs him about the upcoming earnings call for Aramex PJSC scheduled for Tuesday, 18 February 2025, at 2:00 PM UAE time. The meeting will discuss the financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ending 31 December 2024.

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Disclosure: BOD meeting

Aramex PJSC has scheduled a meeting on Tuesday, 11 February 2025, at 3:00 PM UAE Time. The agenda includes discussing the approval of the company's audited financial results for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2024, setting a date and agenda for the Annual General Meeting of shareholders, considering a recommendation on dividend distribution for the same fiscal year, reviewing business updates and routine matters, and providing an update on the offer from Q Logistics LLC and the next steps for the company. The meeting details are authorized by Amanda Dahdah, Governance Officer and Board Secretary of Aramex PJSC.

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Disclosure: Notification from the company

Aramex PJSC has provided an update on Q Logistics Holding LLC's intention to make a voluntary conditional cash offer to acquire up to 100% of Aramex's share capital, excluding shares held by Abu Dhabi Ports Company PJSC. On January 15, 2025, Aramex's Board of Directors discussed the offer and appointed HSBC and Clifford Chance LLP as independent financial and legal advisors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and protect stakeholders' interests. The process will adhere to applicable laws, including conducting due diligence, launching a tender offer, securing necessary approvals, preparing a fairness opinion, and notifying shareholders. Aramex will announce any significant developments as they occur. The company assures stakeholders that its operations remain unaffected and views the offer as a recognition of its business strength and potential. Aramex appreciates the ongoing support from its shareholders, customers, and partners.

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Disclosure: Results of BOD Meeting

On January 15, 2025, a meeting was held by Aramex PJSC with all board members present. Key topics discussed included a notification from Q Logistics Holding LLC about its intention to make a voluntary conditional cash offer to acquire up to 100% of Aramex's share capital not already owned by Abu Dhabi Ports Company PJSC. The board also discussed appointing legal and financial advisors for the transaction and reviewed business updates and routine matters. The meeting was documented by Amanda Dahdah, the Governance Officer and Board Secretary of Aramex PJSC.

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Disclosure: BOD meeting

A meeting for Aramex PJSC is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM UAE time. The agenda includes discussing a notification from Q Logistics Holding LLC regarding its intention to make a voluntary conditional cash offer to acquire up to 100% of Aramex PJSC's shares not already owned by Abu Dhabi Ports Company PJSC. Additionally, the meeting will cover business updates and routine matters. The document is signed by Amanda Dahdah, the Governance Officer and Board Secretary of Aramex PJSC.

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Disclosure: Notification from the company

Aramex PJSC announced that it received a notification from Q Logistics Holding LLC, a subsidiary of ADQ Development Holding LLC, on January 10, 2025. The notification expressed Q Logistics Holding LLC's intention to submit a voluntary conditional cash offer to acquire up to 100% of Aramex PJSC's share capital not already owned by Abu Dhabi Ports Company PJSC. The proposal will be reviewed by Aramex's Board of Directors following the relevant procedures outlined by the Securities and Commodities Authority's rules on acquisitions and mergers. Aramex PJSC will provide further updates on any significant developments.

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