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The Last 13 Years Have Seen A Third Of Listed Stocks Exit The Market
Currently, there are approximately 150 active companies trading on the Kuwait Stock Exchange, marking a notable decrease from the 220 stocks listed before the 2008 global financial crisis. This represents a significant shift in the landscape over the past 15 years, with 70 companies now constituting a third of the stock market's strength.
The significant departure of listed companies between 2008 and 2023 highlights the resilience of first-generation companies that have been part of the local stock market since its inception in 1984, as reported by Al-Rai daily.
The Kuwait Stock Exchange, originally established as the "Kuwait Stock Exchange," comprises five markets: official, parallel, fractional, options, and futures markets.
Examining the list of first-generation companies reveals 27 stocks that started trading on September 29, 1984. These companies hold a historical legacy in the Kuwaiti capital market due to their substantial market value. Notably, other companies participated in the market's launch in 1983 but withdrew due to the financial crisis repercussions.
The list includes 8 banks, such as "NBK," "KFH," "Al Khaleej," "Tijari," "Kuwait United," "Al Ahli," "Burgan," and "KIB" (formerly International). Additionally, it features 19 diversified investment companies like "Kuwait Investment Company," "Facilitations," and "KIPCO," along with 4 insurance companies: "Al-Khaleej Insurance," "Warba," "Kuwait Insurance," and "Al-Ahlia."
Established after the issuance of the law regulating financial trading in October 1962, the local stock market underwent significant amendments in 1983 and 1984, making it the oldest stock market in the Gulf.
The list also encompasses 4 real estate companies: "Kuwait Real Estate," "United Real Estate," "Wataniya Real Estate," and "Salhiya Real Estate," along with major industrial, service, and investment companies such as "National Industries," "Gulf Cables," "Ships," and "Kuwait Cement." Cinema, hotels, Agility (formerly public warehouses), and livestock companies are also part of the list.
These companies collectively represent a substantial portion of the stock market's current weight, totaling 40.23 billion dinars. Some stakeholders continue to hold historical contributions in these companies, yielding returns and recoveries multiple times over since their founding.
Boursa Kuwait's journey towards privatization began in the fiscal year 2014, driven by a decision from the Board of Commissioners of the Capital Markets Authority. A meticulously developed strategy aims to address challenges such as the absence of incentives for listing, decreased liquidity and valuation, limited research coverage, delayed information disclosure, and other structural issues.
To align with the "New Kuwait 2035" vision, the Kuwait Stock Exchange's strategy seeks to enhance liquidity and credibility through structural and technical developments and projects, positioning the market as a significant player locally, regionally, and globally.
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