Rasmala Investments in association with other investment bodies participate in raising new USD315million Navis Asia fund

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About Rasmala Investments:
Rasmala is an Investment Company, focused on Global Asset Management and Regional Investment Banking.

Their London-based investment team works closely with major financial institutions, boutique fund managers and manager due diligence consultants to identify best-in-class fund managers. Rasmala covers a wide range of asset classes including Global and Regional Equities and Fixed Income, Hedge Funds, Private Equity and Real Estate.
Rasmala's Dubai-based corporate finance team sources and structures investment opportunities in Regional Capital Markets, Real Estate and Private Equity. Rasmala also has an Islamic Finance Subsidiary, iHilal Financial Services, sources and structures Sharia compliant investments. Their clients include Governmental Bodies, Banks, Insurance Companies, Corporations, Family Offices and Private Clients. With offices in London, Dubai and Amman, Rasmala is able to provide Middle Eastern clients with a high level of client understanding and service.

About Tonic PR:
Tonic PR is part of Tonic Communications Group of Companies, a group of marketing communication companies whose fresh approach and innovative solutions are turning the industry on its head. Tonic Communications is the agency that recently won golden advertising awards at both the Cannes Lions, which has a 52 year history, and the One Show in New York, which has a 30 year history. It was the first Middle East agency to win these awards. Tonic PR works in collaboration with Tonic Group of Companies: Tonic Communications, Tonic Design, Tonic PR, Tonic Research and Tonic Media.

About Navis Capital Partners Limited:
Navis Capital Partners was founded in 1998 by Nicholas Bloy, Richard Foyston and Rodney Muse, all formerly with The Boston Consulting Group, in order to make private equity investments in buyouts, recapitalisations and financial restructurings in Asia. The firm now employs a total of 42 staff across the region, and is now one of the largest independent private equity fund managers in Asia. Navis contributes both capital and management expertise to a limited number of well-positioned companies with the objective of directing strategic, operational and financial improvements. The firm focuses exclusively on enterprises based in Asia, particularly South and Southeast Asia (Australia, ASEAN, Hong Kong/China and India), where all Navis professionals have lived and worked for many years. Navis manages approximately US$500 million in committed funds. The firm is dedicated to building value through insight, creativity and commitment.