Register | Forgot password?
Switch to Arabic
Friday, November 27 - 2009

Rasmala acquires 51% of Capital Industries & Investments

  • United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, January 16 - 2008 at 10:30
  • PRESS RELEASE

Rasmala Investments announced that it has acquired a 51% stake in Capital Industries & Investments (CII), a Dubai based private equity firm focusing exclusively on investments in mid-size construction-related manufacturing businesses.

Article continues below
  • From left to right: Mr. Mounther Hilal, HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Saud Al Qasimi, Mr. Cherine Chalaby, Mr. Tamer Bazzari and Mr. Amer Salah.
    From left to right: Mr. Mounther Hilal, HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Saud Al Qasimi, Mr. Cherine Chalaby, Mr. Tamer Bazzari and Mr. Amer Salah.
CII plans to invest over Dhs1bn in mature businesses and in joint ventures in the MENA region over the coming year.

Commenting on the acquisition, Tamer Bazzari, Partner and Head of Private Equity at Rasmala, said,

"We are very pleased with our investment in CII as it provides us with instant access to a very promising sector of the economy. With $2.4 trillion of announced construction projects in the GCC, there will be tremendous opportunities for well-managed companies specialised in this industry sector. Our decision to acquire a stake in CII was based on the recognisable milestones it has achieved, its successful investments, CII's strong management team and an attractive pipeline of opportunities."


CII commenced operations in early 2007 and was awarded "Best Newcomer Award Winner 2007" at the Private Equity World MENA Awards.

The CEO of CII, Munther Hilal, commented "We are delighted to have Rasmala join us as a strategic partner to assist us in growing our business throughout the Middle East region, where it has significant experience, contacts and presence. Our goal is to invest in profitable mid-size companies in order to build a healthy synergistic portfolio of sector focused businesses. These companies would benefit from CII's in-depth sector knowledge and hand-in-hand philosophy by working in close cooperation with the management of its investee companies to develop and implement value enhancing strategies."
Also consider reading:
Log in to request more information from Rasmala Investments

Notes and media contacts

About Rasmala

Rasmala Investments Ltd is a regional Investment Bank and is part of Rasmala Investments Holdings Limited headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre, with offices in Riyadh, Cairo, Muscat and London.

Rasmala's activities cover:

Private Equity
Asset Management
Brokerage

About Capital Industries & Investments

Capital Industries & Investments (CII) is a private equity firm that invests in successful privately-held and mid-sized companies in the construction manufacturing industry within the MENA region. It also looks into joint venture opportunities which introduce proven international construction technologies into the region, forming a holding structure that builds synergies and strength within its subsidiaries.

Disclaimer:

Articles in this section are primarily provided directly by the companies appearing or PR agencies which are solely responsible for the content. The companies concerned may use the above content on their respective web sites provided they link back to http://www.ameinfo.com

Any opinions, advice, statements, offers or other information expressed in this section of the AMEinfo.com Web site are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of AME Info FZ LLC / Emap Limited. AME Info FZ LLC / Emap Limited is not responsible or liable for the content, accuracy or reliability of any material, advice, opinion or statement in this section of the AMEinfo.com Web site.

For details about submitting your stories, please read the guide - all content published is subject to our terms and conditions