Al-Safat News

Al-Safat Companies Moves to their New Headquarters

 

Al-Safat Investment Company has moved to their new offices at Al-Safat Group Headquarters building at the following address:

 

Hawalli, Beirut Street

Facing Qadisiah Club, Safat Tower, 13, 14,15 Floor

Telephone: 2267 5130    Operator: 1 877 777

Fax: 2267 5232

 

Al-Safat: A Profit of KD 4.25 million from a Divestment

 

A subsidiary of Al-Safat Investment Company (Safat) has divested 100% of its investment in a project in the People's Republic of China, thereby achieving a profit of KD 4.25 million. This deal will reflect favorably on Al-Safat Investment Company’s financials, reflecting the 100% divestment and a profit of 5.5 Fils approximately per share.  The profits will be seen in the company's financial statements for the second quarter ending 30 June, 2010.

 

KD 1.2 million Profits for the First Quarter

 

Walid Ahmed Al-Sharhan,  the Chairman and Managing Director of Al-Safat Investment Company  has announced that for  the first quarter of 2010 the company achieved a net profit of KD 1.23 million , representing 1.6 Fils per share compared to a loss of KD 1.960 million during the same period of 2009 (2.54 Fils per share). During the quarter ended 31 March 2010 total revenues amounted to KD 3.1 million from operating activities.

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Al-Safat Group

Al Safat Investment Divisions


Investment Banking Group

Building expertise in core industries and wide array of Investment banking functions

Investment Banking Group spearheads Al Safat’s investment activities by investing in promising feasible projects and companies and thus building successful businesses across different sectors. The Group has a team of core investment professionals with specialized skills in Private Equity, Investment banking and Advisory Services.

 Objectives:

  • Improve efficiencies of core assets and achieve stable returns.
  • Optimizing returns on investments with minimum risk possible.
  • Develop in house research capability
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Strategy:

  • To be a major player in the management of operational projects.
  • Co-operation and co-ordination with our partners and other specialized companies
  • Providing solutions and innovative ideas in a professional manner
  • Follow-up and monitoring our investments and protecting the interests of our
  • Clients and assure the best exit strategy from investments.
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Key Business Functions:

  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Equity Investments
  • Corporate Restructuring
  • Advisory & Consultancy
  • Lending & Mediation
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Investment Banking Group Profile:

Alternative Investments Division

  • Private Equity
  • Private Equity Real Estate
  • Post Acquisition Management
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Corporate Finance

  • Deal Structuring & Advisory
     

Assets Management Division

 

 Mission

 We strive to have a leading position in the field of asset managment at the local and regional levels by:


• Catering to investment requirements of a niche class of institutional and individual investors
• Offering Client innovative and a diverse range of products.
 

Objectives

• Optimize return on invested capital on a consistent basis
• Provide investors with a direct scope of international and national investment opportunities with acceptable risk
• Create shareholder value and maximize profit
• Protect the interests of its shareholders and investors.
• Collaborate with international and local investment institutions

 

Strategy

 Firm strategic partnerships with the “best of breed” fund managers to structure and deliver unique products that have not been traditionally available to investors. Diversify the company’s product pipeline to incorporate global markets


The asset management team’s investment discipline consists of an integrated set of steps designed to maintain an appropriate combination of investment assets based on fundamental value and research. The team abides by their internal guidelines, following a strategy of dynamic and flexible management, continuous monitoring, and rebalancing.

 

We take pride in our institutionalized and disciplined approach to private equity investing. Our goal is to set precedence in the region for best practices in our field of activity. Our Team is small in number but comprise of highly experienced and talented people.


The Management team contributes expertise in areas of:


• Project Evaluation & due diligence.
• Deal structuring (Legal & Financial)
• Business & operational Management

 

Services

 Al Safat Asset Management Division's clients have access to a wide range of services, which can be combined in various ways to optimize investor's return. These services include:


Discretionary Portfolios

Al Safat Asset Management Division is structured to mange the assets of both institutions as well as individuals both in the local and international markets.

 

Non-Discretionary Portfolios

Al Safat Asset Management Division offers advisory services to Non- Discretionary accounts, while striving to maintain fair dealings among clients in the course of disseminating investment recommendations


Fund Management

Al Safat Asset Management Division is actively pursuing to launch and address the need of niche investments in the Private Equity Sector in addition to other quoted and unquoted funds .


Industry Expertise

Al Safat Asset Management Division is capable of providing in-depth market knowledge along with our business collaborates, Specified by region and industry and is dedicated to meeting client's critical financial needs through research and analysis.


Products and Services

The Division offers a wide range of services for its clients, all with the goal to reach the desired profits.


Corporate Restructuring

Al Safat Investment Company is considered one of the leading companies in corporate restructuring


Investment Opportunities

We are in the business of building successful businesses. We are known to have a sharp vision to identify and seize appropriate investment opportunities


Valuation & Negotiation

After identifying the investment opportunity, our team has the skills and experience to conduct the valuation, negotiation and the study of the projects. They will also conduct economic feasibility study and financial performance to determine the degree of risk and the development of an appropriate exit strategy.


Mergers & Acquisitions

Al Safat Investment Company identifies businesses with similarities, shared interests, and synergy. Al Safat uses its expertise to join these businesses together through mergers and acquisitions.


Build, Operate, Transfer (B.O.T.)

Al Safat Investment Company pays particular attention to B.O.T. projects. We will adopt the study of the project and tailor it to our clients fit according to our working standards.


Private Placement & IPO

Al Safat has managed several private placements since the company’s inception. Al Safat has a qualified professional team to take care of private placement needs and marketing. Al Safat also helps clients to list their company in the stock exchange through an IPO (Initial Public Offering)


Business Management & Operations

Al Safat Investment Company will follow-up on its activities and operations on the behalf of clients through the employment of more efficient and professional consultants in various sectors.


Advisory Services

The cumulative experience of senior management, direct investment team, financial management, and support services put together as a team to help in providing consultancy services to clients.


Financial and Administrative Division

The finance department is the backbone of Al Safat Investment Company and its subsidiaries.It provides professional support that insures focused internal control, monitoring liquidity, ensure compliance with ... authorities and insuring proper corporate governance.



Auditor & Legal Consultant

 

 

Qais Mohammed Al Nisf

Accounting Supervisor license # 38, A
Moorestephens Al Nisf & Partners
Member in Moorestephens International Ltd

Tel: +965-22426999
Fax: +965-22454248


Barrak Abdulmohson Al-Ateeqi

Accounting Supervisor License # 69, A
Al Ateeqi Certified Accountant
Member in B.K. International

Tel: +965-22412880
Fax: + 965-22454248