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First Capital worked as sell-side advisor with SIGMA Pharmaceutical Industries, the fastest growing pharmaceutical company in Egypt for the past 5 years. Having accomplished tremendous local success, the Firm is planning an aggressive regional expansion program covering 3 countries in the MENA Region and hence decided to increase its capital by partnering up with a leading prestigious private equity firm. First Capital adviced SIGMA on the private placement of a minority equity stake valued at US$ 40 million through a capital increase. Despite of a severe global financial crisis, the transaction closed in the first week of February 2009. Please click here to view transaction press release.
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First Capital worked as sell-side advisor with SEKEM Holding, a leading diversified Group with interests in FMCG, Biodynamic Farming, Organic Textiles and Phyto-Pharmaceuticals. SEKEM has won several awards for its leadership on corporate social responsibility. To fuel its explosive growth, SEKEM needed to raise a combination of equity and debt. First Capital adviced SEKEM on a private placement of equity and debt totaling LE 200 million. The deal was concluded in January 2007.
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Private Placement Transactions Backlog
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First Capital is currently working as sell-side advisor to the fastest growing medical lab in Egypt on capital market strategic options. The Firm is considering several options including; strategic tie-up, equity private placement, and M&A opportunities. The initial review process including optimum transaction scenarios, structures and possibilities is complete. The private placement transaction is expected to conclude in the second quarter of 2009.
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First Capital is currently working as sell-side advisor to the second largest construction and engineering group in Egypt. The Group has experienced tremendous growth over the past 2 years and hence needs to strengthen its capital base to be able to take on larger projects. The equity private placement is expected to close in the second quarter of 2009.
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