Sailun Group to Invest in Construction Capacity Expansion Project in Egypt
Sailun Group (SHA:601058) will invest $1.14 billion for the construction of a production capacity enhancement project in the Shams El Sherouk Tyre subsidiary in Egypt, according to a Thursday filing with the Shanghai bourse.The project will entail the production of 27 million semi-steel radial tires, about 1.7 million all-steel radial tires, and 20,000 tons of off-road tires.The tire manufacturer also plans to increase its capital to its Hong Kong subsidiary by up to $691.1 million, while the Hong Kong subsidiary increase its capital in the Singapore subsidiary by $691.1 million as well.Sailun Singapore will boost its capital in Sailun Europe by $684.2 million, while both Sailun Europe and Sailun Singapore will increase their capital in Shams El Sherouk by US$141.1 million.The Europe and Singapore subsidiaries will then invest in Senro Tyre by $543.1 million and $5.5 million, respectively.
