Anghami Reports Substantial 2025 Losses, Going Concern Doubt, and Material Internal Control Weaknesses; Converts $55M Debt to Equity

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Anghami Inc.'s annual report highlights significant financial distress, including a going concern warning, increased net losses, and material weaknesses in internal controls. The company converted a $55 million convertible note to equity and recognized a $15 million impairment on its OSN+ brand.

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• Going Concern Doubt

  The auditor's report and management's assessment indicate substantial doubt about Anghami Inc.'s ability to continue as a going concern due to a $89.57 million net loss in 2025, $291.97 million in accumulated losses, and $43.28 million in negative working capital.

• Increased Net Losses

  The company reported a net loss of $89.57 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, a significant increase from $63.59 million in 2024, reflecting worsening financial performance.

• Material Weaknesses in Internal Controls

  Management concluded that internal controls over financial reporting were not effective as of December 31, 2025, due to deficiencies in skilled personnel, entity-level controls, and IT general controls, despite ongoing remediation efforts.

• $55 Million Convertible Note Converted to Equity

  OSN Streaming Ltd., the controlling shareholder, converted a $55 million senior unsecured convertible note (principal plus accrued interest) into 2,376,171 ordinary shares on December 15, 2025, increasing its ownership to 67.01%.

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Anghami Inc.'s 20-F filing reveals a highly precarious financial situation, with the auditor expressing substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern. The company reported a significant net loss of $89.57 million in 2025, an increase from $63.59 million in 2024, alongside accumulated losses of $291.97 million and negative working capital of $43.28 million. This indicates severe financial distress and a critical need for ongoing external funding. Furthermore, management concluded that internal controls over financial reporting were not effective as of December 31, 2025, citing deficiencies in skilled personnel, entity-level controls, and IT general controls. This raises serious concerns about the reliability of the company's financial reporting. The conversion of a $55 million convertible note into equity by its controlling shareholder, OSN Streaming Ltd., while reducing debt, also significantly increased OSN's ownership to 67.01% and represents substantial dilution. An additional $15 million impairment loss on the OSN+ brand further highlights asset value erosion. Investors should be highly cautious given the severe financial challenges and governance issues.