A d v i s o r y S e r v i c e s
The Capital Trust Group’s advisory
business is an integral part of its
activities. Assignments have included
providing clients with mergers and
acquisitions advice on petroleum-
related investments in Europe, the
United States, the Middle East...MORE
R e a l E s t a t e
The Capital Trust Group provides
comprehensive services with respect
to its real estate investments in the
US and Europe. The Group's activity
is opportunity driven and covers the
full spectrum of real estate
investment including...MORE
C o r p o r a t e F i n a n c e
The Capital Trust Group targets its
corporate finance activities in the
United States, Europe, the Middle
East and North Africa. Investments
are usually made in the form of
mezzanine financing with equity-
linked components...MORE
I n v e s t m e n t F u n d s
The Group currently advises, through
limited partnerships, investment
funds providing equity and
mezzanine financings to a wide
variety of middle market companies
in the United States, Europe, the
Middle East and North Africa...MORE
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Capital Trust Ltd Registered in England. Registered Number: 941064. Registered Office: 49 Mount Street, London
W1K 2SD. Capital Trust Ltd is Authorised & Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Date: 16th February 2012
Property Press Release 2012
The Capital Trust Group announced today their fourth acquisition of commercial real
estate in the UK. These investments are spread among four city locations in Leeds,
Cardiff, Southampton and Birmingham..
All properties are single-let to grade A tenants with leases ranging from 10 to 15 years.
The Group Chairman, Bassam Aburdene, commented that "UK real estate continues to be
an important part of our clients' portfolios, mainly for the security and predictability of its
income stream and the liquidity which makes the acquisition and disposal process
straight-forward and investor friendly".
George Shweiry, Managing Director for Europe and the Middle East, added: "In the face
of continued economic uncertainty, we have focused on prime locations in regional UK
cities outside London where rents are significantly lower. It is these attractive rental
levels, combined with the quality of services and availability of a qualified workforce,
that is increasingly driving the demand from prospective tenants".
Capital Trust, which is head quartered in London, with offices in Dubai, Beirut
Washington and New York, has been active in real estate markets since 1985.
Date: March 2012
CAPITAL TRUST GROUP ACQUIRES UK OFFICE BUILDING FOR £25.5
million
The Capital Trust Group has acquired 1 Cardiff Callaghan Square, Cardiff for Middle
East clients of the Group.
This excellent property is one of the best known office buildings in Cardiff and is let to
law firm Eversheds LLP for a further 10.25 years.
Finola Reynolds of the Capital Trust Group commended that "this attractive investment
fully meets the Group's aim of finding good quality assets with reliable income streams
outside London".
This acquisition represents the fourth property investment over the past 18 months for
the Capital Trust Group.
Knight Frank represented the purchasers.
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Date: March 2012
CAPITAL TRUST ACQUIRES PRIME REGIONAL OFFICE IN LEEDS
The Capital Trust Group has acquired Zurich House, Leeds on behalf of Middle East
investors.
This city centre property which is let to Zurich Assurance for 16 years comprises 18,414
sqft of offices set over two floors.
Finola Reynolds of the Capital Trust Group commented that 'this acquisition continues to
meet our investor's criteria being a core city centre location with a long lease to an
excellent covenant. Furthermore the development of Leeds train station and the
surrounding area will further enhance this investment".
This acquisition represents the Capital Trust Group's continued drive into the UK
property market.
Stephenson Day represented the purchasers.
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Date: 17th October 2011
Capital Trust Group Opens New Office in Dubai, UAE
London and Dubai - Oct. 17, 2011 - Bassam Aburdene, Chairman of the Capital Trust
Group ("CTG"), has announced that it has expanded its presence in the GCC, opening
a representative office in Dubai, UAE.
The new office is located at Business Central Towers in Dubai. CTG has offices in
London, NY/Washington D.C. and Beirut. The Group was established in 1985.
"Dubai is home to some of the world's most sophisticated investment houses and
institutions and we see clear synergies with CTG's private equity funds, corporate
advice and investment banking range of financial solutions" said Emad Odeh,
Managing Partner of CTG's Dubai office. "Bringing in CTG's global perspective and the
wealth of 26 years experience of generating superior risk-adjusted returns will be our
differentiating factor."
Bassam Aburdene stated that "CTG is pleased to provide investment and financial
services by extending and utilizing the Group's reach, track record, performance and
varied resources to our new office headed by Mr. Odeh". He added "We are excited to
be opening a new office in Dubai which brings us closer to our clients and will allow us
to build on our long-standing relationships with our investors and we look forward to
working with new partners."
For the last 6 years Mr. Emad Odeh has been CEO of The OC, a business consulting firm
with offices in UK that he co-established in Dubai. Prior to that he was the Group CEO
of Thani Investments for 6 years establishing Arabian African Oil Co, and Petrodar for
its principles targeting investments E&P Oil & Gas sector.
CTG is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Dubai's Department of Economic
Development while the London office is authorized and regulated by the UK's Financial
Service Authority. www.capitaltrustltd.com
Activities Approved by Ministry of Economy and Dubai Economic Dept. License.
a. Enhancing relations and dealings with the establishment's customers;
b. Providing the establishment's head office with information about local markets and
the relevant legislations;
c. Furnishing details and information on the UAE market where the establishment's
head office locates;
d. Promoting the products and services offered by the establishment; and
e. Providing consulting services to customers.
Date: April 2012
First Investment in the Healthcare Sector in Egypt Post Revolution
EuroMena II acquires 51% of Al Oyoun Al Dawli Hospital
The leading eye hospital chain in Egypt
Plan includes strengthening the local presence and expanding in the Arab
countries
EuroMena II, one of the most active private equity funds in the Middle East, announced
today that it has acquired 51 percent of "Al Oyoun al Dawli Hospital," one of the most
prominent medical centers for eye surgery and treatments in Egypt. This is the first
investment in the healthcare sector in Egypt post the January 25 Revolution.
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Date: August 2012
EuroMena II invests $20 million in Oil and Gas Drilling Group Sakson
Capital Trust Group prepares to launch EuroMena III
A Fund with a size of 200 to 300 million dollars
Beirut - August 2012 - EuroMena II, one of the most active private equity funds in
the Middle East, announced today that it has invested $20 million to increase the
capital of Sakson Petroleum Services, a regional oil and gas drilling service
provider based in Egypt with several onshore drilling projects in Iraq, Tanzania,
Kenya, Somalia, among others.
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Date: 4th October 2010
The acquisition of Stoneham Park, Eastleigh
The freehold interest in Stoneham Park, Eastleigh has been acquired by Capital Trust
Group on behalf of a Middle Eastern investor from Jeeves Investments LLP. Jeeves
Investments LLP is a joint venture between AEW and Mountgrange. The purchase price
of £9 million reflects a net initial yield of 7.46% and a capital value of £188 per sq ft.
Finola Reynolds of the Capital Trust Group commented that “this acquisition provides
our investors with a good income return from a strong tenant with an unexpired lease
term in excess of 10 years. This represents The Capital Trust Groups first investment
acquisition since 2006 and marks the start of a renewed drive into the UK property
market.”
Nightingale Partners represented the purchasers.
Date: June 2009
"The excellent reputation and track record of EuroMena I was an important factor in
Closing Euromena II”
Capital Trust: Fundraising for EuroMena II closed on 1 June 2009.
+ European Investment Bank and Proparco as lead investors
With co-investors from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Egypt and Lebanon
+ EuroMena II investments will include Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon,
Morocco, the Palestinian Territories, Syria and Tunisia
The Capital Trust Group announced today that Euromena II, its third generation MENA
private equity fund, closed on 1 June 2009.
In a statement, Capital Trust said that the funds raised for EuroMena II amounted to $90
million, despite the current global financial and economic crisis.
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Date: September 2008
CAPITAL TRUST GROUP ADVISES PREEM PETROLEUM AB
AND ITS AFFILIATES ON $2.3 BN AND SEK 7.2BN
SYNDICATED CREDIT FACILITY
September 30, 2008 – Capital Trust Group has advised Sweden’s Preem Petroleum AB and
affiliated on their new $2,283,100,000 and SEK 7,200,000,000 term loan and revolving
credit facility. It is the largest syndicated credit facility ever provided to a privately held
Scandinavian group of companies. The syndicated loan will provide for the refinancing
of the Preem Group’s outstanding debt, working capital and other general corporate
purposes.
Merchant Banking, Skandinaviska EnsKilda Banken AB and Handelsbanken Capital
Markets, Svenska Handelsbanken AB are coordinating mandated lead arrangers and
bookrunners under the credit facility. Merchant Banking, Skandinaviska EnsKilda
Banken AB is the facility agent.
Preem is the largest oil company in Sweden and one the largest independent refining
companies in Europe. It accounts for more that 75% of Swedish refinery capacity and
30% of Nordic refinery capital. Preem’s two refineries are among the biggest, most
sophisticated and environmentally efficient in Europe.
Capital Trust advised Preem on all aspects of the loan transaction, as well as advising all
issues relating to matters which preceded the transaction and the structuring of the credit
facility.
Date: 07 January 2008
Region’s Leading Software Company, ITWorx, Changes Hands in Move for Global
Growth
Joint investors EuroMena Fund, a private equity fund sponsored by
Capital Trust Group, Venture Capital Bank and Proparco purchase 79% of the
Middle East Region’s leading software company in view of further expansion plans
internationally.
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Date: 11 October 2007
Capital Trust announced the exit from its last remaining investment in Mount
Mezzanine, its European mezzanine fund, achieving a 20% IRR on the fund as a whole.
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Date: 26th May 2011
Capital Trust Acquires Prime Birmingham Office
The freehold interest in The Stock Exchange, Birmingham has been acquired by Middle
East clients of The Capital Trust Group from Stoford Ventures Limited.
This 1920s landmark property which has been newly refurbished is let to EFG Private
Bank for 15 years.
The Stock Exchange, 33 Great Charles Street, Birmingham comprises 24,825sqft of Grade
A offices set over five storeys within a conservation area. The building has been
shortlisted by the British Council for Offices (BCO) for the 2011 award for Best
Refurbished/Recycled Workplace. The reception incorporates a double height reception
area and an impressive former stock exchange hall which has been converted into
meeting rooms, whist maintaining many historical features.
Finola Reynolds of the Capital Trust Group commented that ‘this acquisition meets our
investor’s criteria being a striking building in a core city centre location with a long lease
to an excellent covenant”.
This acquisition represents the Capital Trust Group’s continued drive into the UK
property market.
Knight Frank represented the purchasers.
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