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Israeli Insurer Discloses 7% Ownership of Ellomay Capital via Schedule 13G

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Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Menora Mivtachim Holdings Ltd., together with its subsidiary Menora Mivtachim Pensions & Gemel Ltd., filed a Schedule 13G reporting a passive, >5% position in Ellomay Capital Ltd. (ELLO).

The parent company discloses 972,346 ordinary shares, equal to 7.06 % of Ellomay’s 13,778,585 shares outstanding as of 28 Jul 2025. The pension subsidiary separately holds 856,779 shares (6.22 %). All voting and dispositive powers are shared; neither entity claims sole power over the shares and both expressly disclaim any intent to influence control of the issuer.

The stake is aggregated across several wholly- or majority-owned insurance, pension and portfolio-management units, with economic benefits ultimately accruing to policy-holders and fund members. The filing was signed 3 Aug 2025 by CFO Ran Kalmi and authorised signatory Lior Yochpaz and includes a joint-filing agreement as Exhibit 1.

Positive

  • Institutional endorsement: A reputable Israeli financial group now holds 7.06 % of ELLO, signalling confidence in the company.
  • Passive filing (13G): Reduces risk of near-term activist pressure or disruptive governance changes.

Negative

  • Ownership concentration: More than 7 % of voting power is now in one group, which could sway outcomes in low-turnout votes.

Insights

TL;DR – Menora reveals a passive 7% stake in ELLO; supportive vote of confidence but no control intent.

Menora’s 7.06 % holding pushes another quality institutional investor onto Ellomay’s cap table, potentially improving liquidity and lowering free-float volatility. Because the filing is on Schedule 13G—not 13D—Menora certifies its position is strictly investment-oriented. The shared voting/dispositive structure distributes influence among multiple Menora vehicles, lessening concentration risk. While the new threshold crossing is noteworthy, it carries limited short-term strategic implications for Ellomay’s governance or capital structure.

TL;DR – Passive stake exceeds 5 %; governance impact minimal given 13G status.

Crossing the 5 % line triggers disclosure but not activism. Menora’s disclaimer against control actions and the diffusion of ownership across insurance and pension subsidiaries indicate low likelihood of board or policy challenges. Nevertheless, a single group now controls over 7 % of votes, which could become influential in tightly contested shareholder matters. Investors should monitor for any future switch to a 13D, which would signal a strategic shift.






Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)






SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: With regard to rows (6), (8), (9) and (11), the beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein is described in Item 4(a). Row (11) is Based on 13,778,585 Ordinary Shares outstanding as of July 28, 2025 (as reported by the issuer).


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: With regard to rows (6), (8), (9) and (11), the beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein is described in Item 4(a). Row (11) is Based on 13,778,585 Ordinary Shares outstanding as of July 28, 2025 (as reported by the issuer).


SCHEDULE 13G



Menora Mivtachim Holdings Ltd
Signature:/s/ Ran Kalmi
Name/Title:Ran Kalmi /CFO
Date:08/03/2025
Signature:/s/ Lior Yochpaz
Name/Title:Lior Yochpaz/Authorized Signatory
Date:08/03/2025
Menora Mivtachim Pensions & Gemel Ltd.
Signature:/s/ Ran Kalmi
Name/Title:Ran Kalmi / Authorized Signatory
Date:08/03/2025
Signature:/s/ Lior Yochpaz
Name/Title:Lior Yochpaz/Authorized Signatory
Date:08/03/2025
Exhibit Information

Exhibit 1 - Joint Filing Agreement by and among the Reporting Persons, dated as of July 28, 2025

FAQ

How many Ellomay Capital (ELLO) shares does Menora Mivtachim now own?

The group reports 972,346 ordinary shares, equal to 7.06 % of outstanding shares.

Is Menora Mivtachim seeking control of Ellomay Capital?

No. The Schedule 13G certification states the shares are held without intent to influence control of the issuer.

Which Menora subsidiaries hold Ellomay shares?

Holdings are spread across Menora Mivtachim Pensions & Gemel, Insurance Ltd., Shomera Insurance and other portfolio entities.

What voting power does Menora Mivtachim have?

The group reports shared voting and dispositive power over all 972,346 shares; no sole power is claimed.

When was the ownership threshold crossed?

The report is based on holdings as of 28 July 2025 and was filed on 3 August 2025.