Americana Restaurants has successfully completed its landmark initial public offering (IPO) and first ever dual listing on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (“ADX”) and the Saudi Stock Exchange (“Tadawul”). The institutional investor tranche, which was marketed domestically and internationally, drew orders worth USD105 billion and was 65.5 times oversubscribed, while subscriptions from individuals in the […]
Kuwait-based law firm, Meysan Partners, has represented a consortium comprised of Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Company, Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Company, Organi Group, and Al Safy Automotive Company in their successful acquisition of 100% of Mid-East
Deal & transactions
Oil & Gas
United Arab Emirates
ADNOC signs contracts worth AED1bn with four catering companies
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (“ADNOC”) has signed agreements worth over AED 1 billion (USD270 mln) with four Abu Dhabi companies to provide food catering services to all ADNOC Group companies from 2022 to 2027. The contracts
Deal & transactions
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
Services
United Arab Emirates
AD Ports Group: Kezad Communities merges with Al Eskan AlJamae
AD Ports Group has announced the merger of Kezad Communities with Al Eskan Al Jamae (“EAJ”) to create Abu Dhabi’s largest integrated staff accommodation company in which AD Ports Group will retain a controlling
BMW Group, premium manufacturer of luxurious, sporty, and electric automobiles, has appointed Global Auto Group as the new importer of BMW and MINI in Egypt. Zaki Hashem & Partners (“ZH&P”) acted as
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, partner DSV Global Transport and Logistics has become the carrier’s first partner to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) to offset the carbon emissions
Deal & transactions
Transport
United Arab Emirates
A&O with Abu Dhabi Ports Group on the acquisition of
Abu Dhabi Ports Group has acquired Spanish logistics firm Noatum for AED2.5 billion (USD681 million). The investment in Noatum, will significantly extend AD Group’s global connectivity to create a market-leading international logistics brand.
Fintech startup Blnk has raised USD23.7 million in equity and debt funding, and USD8.3 million in securitized bond issuance to accelerate financial inclusion within underserved communities across the country. The funds will support further development
At the Principe di Savoia Hotel in Milan, the Foodcommunity Awards 2022 honoured chefs, formats, concepts, restaurants and brands in the food & beverage sector that have distinguished themselves over the past year for business growth.
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IPOs
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Asafo & Co. advises in Moroccan private hospital group Akdital’s IPO
Asafo & Co. is advising Akdital in its IPO on the Casablanca Stock Exchange. The offering will take place through a capital increase and a share sale. Valued at 1.2 billion dirhams (US$ 110 million),
