Max Stock Limited Reports Significant Changes in Major Shareholder Holdings

Max Stock Limited (TASE: MAXO) has made headlines with the announcement regarding key changes in share ownership among its controlling shareholders. This critical update, dated January 8, 2026, signifies shifts that could influence the company's future strategies and market position.

In a recent off-exchange transaction, Moose Holdco Ltd., a major stakeholder, divested 11,320,755 shares, representing approximately 8.1% of Max Stock's total share capital and about 49% of Moose Holdco's holdings. Before this sale, Moose Holdco owned 23,008,386 shares, which accounted for around 16.5% of the company's equity. Post-sale, the company retains 11,687,631 shares, indicating a stake of approximately 8.4% of Max Stock’s overall capital. The shares were sold at a price of ILS 26.50 each, marking a significant financial move within the retail market.

Additionally, Ori Max, the founder and CEO of Max Stock, also conducted a share transaction, selling 1,886,792 shares—representing roughly 1.3% of the company's share capital and 8% of his total holdings. Prior to this sale, he held 24,981,492 shares, amounting to about 17.9% of the company’s equity; following this recent sale, his ownership stands at 23,094,700 shares, about 16.5% of the company's total. Like Moose Holdco's transaction, this sale was executed at a price of ILS 26.50 per share.

The structure of Moose Holdco reveals its complete ownership by AMI Opportunities, a foreign private investment fund based in Guernsey. This fund is, in turn, under the control of AMI Foundation, which oversees its operations through its directors, notably Carl Hermann Konrad Friedlaender and Bruce Stephen James, along with guardian Robert Edward Alistair Eden. Notably, AMI Foundation is advised by Apax Partners Israel Ltd., indicating a well-connected advisory network.

On the other hand, Ori Max's shareholding is managed through Ori Max Ltd. (Company No. 51-507096-9), a company that he wholly owns. This highlights the personal stake and commitment of the founder to Max Stock's strategic direction.

As a leading extreme value retailer in Israel, Max Stock operates a total of 64 locations across the country, offering customers an extensive range of quality products at affordable prices. Their mission is to help consumers