Middle East Capital Markets Conference 2007
Deutsche Bank - Global Markets and Global Banking
Middle East & North Africa
Providing Solutions for Islamic Investing
About Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank with a strong and profitable private clients franchise. A leader in Germany and Europe, the bank is continuously growing in North America, Asia and key emerging markets. With EUR 1,126 billion in assets and 68,849 employees in 73 countries, Deutsche Bank offers unparalleled financial services throughout the world. The bank competes to be the leading global provider of financial solutions for demanding clients creating exceptional value for its shareholders and people.
Deutsche Bank in the Middle East & North Africa
Deutsche Bank in the Middle East and North Africa has branches in Dubai and Riyadh, and offices in Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Manama and Tehran, and is a founding member of the DIFX. In addition to the Riyadh office which provides the full range of branch activities, Deutsche Bank has a joint venture with Al Azizia Commercial Investment Company (ACIC) to make capital markets products available to the Saudi domestic market. Deutsche Bank has also been granted a licence by the Qatar Financial Centre to operate in Qatar.
Deutsche Bank aims to be the leading provider of Islamic financial solutions that have the same quality, yield prospects, liquidity and cost efficiency as our conventional services and products. Clients can invest with confidence and without compromise to their beliefs.
Our experts have developed an innovative technique that makes
- shari’a products liquid, gives exposure to different asset classes
- and pay-offs, and allows clients to hedge or finance themselves more efficiently.
Deutsche Bank is the main shareholder of Dar Al Istithmar Ltd., a joint venture with among others the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies. Dar Al Istithmar has its own Shari’a board with leading and well-respected scholars who provide expert advice on Shari’a law.
Deutsche Bank’s Global Banking team has built the reputation for having the proven ability to lead the largest, most high profile and unique deals in the Middle East, across all product areas in which the firm engages - M&A, equity and debt.
With the Bank’s focused efforts, Deutsche Bank has seen a significant leap in market share and league tables: No 1 in M&A, No 1 Loans, No 2 ECM and No 3 DCM (Source: Bloomberg, Dealogic 2006).
Deutsche Bank was the leading M&A adviser in the region in 2006. The Bank advised on the largest, most high profile and complex transactions in the region to date and this has been recognised by Euromoney when they named us Best M&A House in the Middle East.
Deutsche Bank has extensive equity experience and has introduced some innovative products and services. The Bank worked on transactions for companies such as MTN Group, DP World and Kingdom Hotels - the first full IPO on the new DIFX.
Deutsche Bank’s investment banking activities in the region are complemented by dedicated research coverage with a team based in Dubai.
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NBK
NBK Capital is the investment and merchant banking subsidiary of National Bank of Kuwait. Established in July 2005, NBK Capital focuses on four lines of business: financial advisory, debt capital markets, equity capital markets and private equity.
NBK Capital's investment banking group focuses on financial advisory, equity capital raising and debt capital raising. It offers a full range of services in these fields, including M&A advisory, debt and equity underwriting, financial restructuring and recapitalizations. The merchant banking group makes principal investments through its private equity and mezzanine funds.
NBK Capital is backed by a legacy of over 50 years of knowledge, strength and successful operating track record in the region through its parent company and primary shareholder, the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the highest rated bank in the Middle East.
NBK Capital’s team of 50 professionals, are located in NBK Capital’s offices in Kuwait, Dubai International Financial Centre, UAE, and Istanbul, Turkey.
Financial Advisory
NBK Capital's Financial Advisory Group provides strategic financial counsel to private and public companies and institutions operating in the Middle East.
On behalf of its clients, NBK Capital originates and executes a broad range of buy- and sell-side transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts and management buyouts. It also offers advisory on privatizations, financial restructuring, recapitalizations and strategic partnerships.
NBK Capital’s team has the technical, experience-based knowledge to know what solutions best serve their clients' needs, as well as the hard and soft skills necessary to ensure that deals are identified, structured and executed professionally.
Debt Capital Markets
NBK Capital's Debt Capital Markets Group is one of the leading arrangers of fixed-income securities to companies in the region. As a trusted advisor and partner to companies and institutions, NBK Capital structures innovative debt solutions - both conventional and Islamic - to meet the unique capital requirements of each client.
In addition, through the firm’s own investor base and the network of National Bank of Kuwait, NBK Capital has one of the strongest and widest debt placement capabilities in the region.
Equity Capital Markets
NBK Capital's Equity Capital Markets Group originates, structures, markets and prices equity and equity-related securities for companies requiring capital infusion for growth and expansion, including private placements, initial public offerings, block trades, rights offerings and follow-on offerings.
With access to the firm’s own investor network and that of National Bank of Kuwait, as well as a deserved reputation for high quality and well-structured products, NBK Capital ensures efficient and successful placement of each issue.
Private Equity
NBK Capital Private Equity invests in companies operating in the GCC, Levant, Turkey and Egypt. Through its active-ownership approach and provision of expansion capital, NBK Capital helps build strong and enduring businesses.
NBK Capital seeks to build value, both for its portfolio companies and for its investors, by pursuing a focused deal identification strategy and a disciplined active-ownership approach.
Led by seasoned professionals with operational, strategic and financial expertise, the Private Equity team works closely with portfolio companies to create shareholder value. The team's extensive exposure to regional and international markets provides a broad perspective for solving complex business issues.
Additionally, the Private Equity Group leverages its advisory board of influential executives and National Bank of Kuwait's network of leading businesses, to support portfolio companies with industry insights and access to new markets, clients and suppliers.
NBK Capital's inaugural private equity investment vehicle is the NBK Capital Equity Partners Fund with a target size of US$300 million - including a US$30 million sponsor contribution. Investors in the fund include large financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals from the region.