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Rasmala Investments co-sponsors the 1st Annual Conference on Strategic Mergers & Acquisitions

  • United Arab Emirates: Monday, November 21 - 2005 at 08:42
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Rasmala Investments, an Investment Company, focused on Asset Management and Investment Banking., believes that M&A will become one of the most active and rewarding investment activities in the region in the next few years.

In its strive to increase the public's awareness of M&A, Rasmala is sponsoring the 1st annual conference on Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions in the region.

The conference, which will feature comprehensive case studies, analysis and strategic insights from leading organisations, and will provide the opportunity for companies to understand the potential obstacles and challenges faced during M&A transactions and how to overcome them. The conference will also help delegates explore how M&A can help them expand or restructure their organizations.

With the GCC's high economic growth rate local companies will soon face outside competition in their own backyard. As a result, size will prove to be a major factor in ensuring survival. "Competition will result in a pressure to consolidate and is beginning to have an impact on the Middle East's corporate landscape", said Mr. Tamer Bazzari, Partner and Head of Investment Banking at Rasmala Investments.

Marcus Evans, the organizer of the conference, asserts that the benefits of embarking on M&A are great and can elevate a company to a more efficient and effective level. At the conference key success stories of companies who have fruitfully accomplished M&A's transactions both in and outside the region will be shared.

Rasmala Investments will be represented by Mr. Ali al Shihabi, CEO and Founder, who will be speaking on the Role of Investment Banks in M&A; and Mr. Tamer Bazzari who will be the Chairperson for the first day. Mr. Manil Nedjar, Senior Vice President of Investment Banking at Rasmala will also make a presentation on Valuation methodology.

To-date, Rasmala has offered its clients regional opportunities in portfolio management, fixed income, private equity and real estate. Rasmala has also advised major regional firms on corporate divestments and acquisitions.
 
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About Rasmala Investments:
Rasmala is an Investment Company, focused on Asset Management and Investment Banking. Rasmala's clients include Governmental Bodies, Banks, Insurance Companies, Corporations, Family Offices and Private Clients.

Rasmala's Asset Management team manages portfolios and sources investment opportunities in global financial markets. It 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 Investment Banking team sources and structures regional investment opportunities in private equity and real estate. It also advises on mergers, acquisitions and IPO's in the Middle East region. Rasmala's management team has extensive deal sourcing capabilities that it has utilized to bring innovative regional investment opportunities to its clients. To-date, Rasmala has offered its clients regional opportunities in portfolio management, fixed income, private equity and real estate. Rasmala has also advised major regional firms on corporate divestments and acquisitions.

With offices in Dubai, London and Amman, Rasmala is able to provide Middle Eastern clients with a high level of client understanding and service.

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