Investcorp strengthens shareholder base with agreed investment from Mubadala Development Company
NEW YORK, July 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Investcorp, a global provider and manager of alternative investment products, and Mubadala Development Company, the Abu Dhabi based investment and development company, have agreed for Mubadala to acquire a 20% interest in the company.
The two-step transaction sees Mubadala acquire a 9.99% ownership stake immediately, with a further 10.01% following necessary regulatory approvals.
Mubadala's investment strengthens Investcorp's shareholder base, which includes major institutional investors from the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar, in addition to prominent individuals and family offices.
Mohammed Mahfoodh Alardhi, Executive Chairman of Investcorp, said: "Mubadala is one of the strongest and most respected investment companies in the GCC and globally, so today's development is a significant milestone in the institutionalization of our shareholder base. He further commented: "This investment is a validation of Investcorp's blue-chip brand, our human capital, and our vision for the future. This is a positive step for our stakeholders, including our shareholders, investors and portfolio companies."
Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Group CEO of Mubadala Development Company, commented: "We welcome the opportunity to become a shareholder in Investcorp. From an investment perspective, the stable and long term value-creation mission of Investcorp makes it a logical addition to Mubadala's diverse financial investment portfolio."
Founded in 1982 by Nemir Kidar, Investcorp provides clients with direct corporate investment (private equity) and real estate investment opportunities as well as a broad array of liquid Alternative Investment Solutions from its offices in London, New York, Bahrain, Riyadh, Doha and Abu Dhabi.
About Investcorp
Investcorp is a leading provider and manager of alternative investment products and is publicly traded on the Bahrain Bourse (INVCORP). The Investcorp Group has offices in London, Bahrain, New York, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Doha. Investcorp has three business areas: corporate investment, real estate investment and global hedge funds. As at December 31, 2015, the Investcorp Group had $10.7 billion in total assets under management ('AUM'), including assets managed by third party managers and assets subject to a non-discretionary advisory mandate where Investcorp receives fees calculated on the basis of AUM. Further information, including our most recent periodic financial statements, which details our assets under management, is available at www.investcorp.com.
About Mubadala
Established and owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi, the company's strategy is built on the creation of partnerships and on long-term, capital-intensive investments that deliver strong financial returns, contribute to the growth and diversification of Abu Dhabi's economy, and create opportunities for current and future generations in the United Arab Emirates.
Mubadala brings together and manages a multi-billion dollar portfolio of local, regional and international investments and partners with leading global organizations to operate businesses across a wide range of industry sectors. These include aerospace, semiconductors, metals & mining, oil & gas, renewables, information & communications technology, healthcare, real estate & infrastructure, utilities, and defense services.
For more information about Mubadala please visit www.mubadala.com.
Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160728/393728
SOURCE Investcorp
Related Links
WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM?
Newsrooms &
Influencers
Digital Media
Outlets
Journalists
Opted In
Share this article