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Investors Signal Doubts as G City Takeover Faces Challenges Amid High Debt
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First reported by Calcalist · 1 day ago
What happened
Haim Katzman’s legal team challenged Tzachi Abu’s acquisition bid for G City, amid investor skepticism and high company debt. Initial stock gains reversed after takeover difficulties emerged, with buyers aiming to reduce G City's 75% leverage and refocus on core real estate operations.
- 01Haim Katzman’s lawyers demand details of Abu’s joint control agreement over G City.
- 02G City’s stock surged 20% on takeover news but later fell below pre-deal levels.
- 03Buyers aim to reduce G City’s 20 billion shekel debt and 75% leverage ratio.
- 04Kidan Dahari plans hands-on management and asset sales to stabilize the company.
- 05G City’s stock dropped over 50% in five years, underperforming the TA-125 index.
- 06Company was recently removed from major stock exchange indices due to poor performance.
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