Major deal: Investor continues to increase stake in Ofer Nimrodi's company
American businessman Morris Wilner has purchased over 200,000 shares of Hachsharat HaYishuv for approximately 8.27 million shekels. In total, he has invested over 138 million shekels in the company within a short period, bringing his stake to 8.71%.
The relationship between American businessman Morris Wilner and Hachsharat HaYishuv is intensifying. The US-based businessman has completed another wave of share purchases in the company controlled by Ofer Nimrodi, this time through off-exchange transactions totaling approximately 8.27 million shekels. He has now increased his stake in the company to 8.71%.
Wilner purchased over 200,000 shares at a price of 40 shekels per share—a rate reflecting a premium over the market price and identical to the price paid in previous rounds. Following this transaction, Wilner's holdings rose from 3,318,175 shares (8.20%) to 3,524,820 shares, representing 8.71% of the total share capital and voting power (8.21% fully diluted).
This purchase adds to the accelerated acquisition spree launched by Wilner, a Florida resident active in residential complexes and gas stations in the USA, who also holds shares in Amot. In recent weeks, he became a significant stakeholder in Hachsharat HaYishuv by conducting major deals totaling approximately 120 million shekels (including transactions with the Phoenix company), followed by an additional 10 million shekel investment.
Having crossed the 8.7% threshold, his total investment in the company over a short period now exceeds 138 million shekels. Wilner's aggressive move is particularly notable against the backdrop of real estate market stagnation and the challenges facing income-producing properties in the current interest rate environment. It signals strong confidence in Hachsharat HaYishuv's asset portfolio, which includes commercial centers and logistics assets in Israel and Poland, alongside a growing urban renewal arm.
Nimrodi's Hachsharat HaYishuv operates in both Israel and Poland, focusing on commercial centers and logistics, while its urban renewal division builds primarily in Israel. The company's market value currently stands at approximately 1.586 billion shekels, with its stock down 1.8% since the beginning of the year.
