Global Investment House K.S.C.C. http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/Global_Investment_House_K_S_C_C-3718326 Saturday, August 30, 2008 12:14:56 AM 3718326 Global Investment House K.S.C.C. en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/666061spcred/666061normThe latest Full Report from S&Pglobal8/19/2008 1:01:00 PM400Full Report666061KuwaitEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaGlobal IssuersFinancial InstitutionsFull ReportStrong capitalization Good market position Consistent strategy High profitability, although exposed to some potential cyclicality Small size and short track record, with reliance on a limited number of key individuals High market risks notably linked to high investments in private equity, along with some concentration in the investment portfolio Imbalanced funding mix skewed toward short-term interbank borrowings Weaker liquidity than peers The ratings on Global Investment House KSCC (Global) reflect its strong capitalization, good market position, consistent strategy, and high although potentially cyclical profitability. The ratings also reflect Global's stand-alone creditworthiness and do not factor in potential external support from shareholders or authorities. Negative rating factors include the company's short track record and small size by international standards--with a relianceKWTGlobal Investment House KSCC442759EMERGINGEUROMIDAFRGLOBAL@KKFULLGLOBISSFICredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/666062spcred/666062normThe latest Summary from S&Pglobal8/19/2008 1:01:00 PM175Summary666062KuwaitEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaGlobal IssuersFinancial InstitutionsSummaryThe ratings on Global Investment House KSCC (Global) reflect its strong capitalization, good market position, consistent strategy, and high although potentially cyclical profitability. The ratings also reflect Global's stand-alone creditworthiness and do not factor in potential external support from shareholders or authorities. Negative rating factors include the company's short track record and small size by international standards--with a reliance on a limited number of key individuals, weak funding and liquidity profile as a wholesale entity, and high investment in private equity. Global is an investment company headquartered in the State of Kuwait (AA-/Stable/A-1+) that focuses on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). It is a small institution by international standards, with total assets of $5.2 billion and assets underKWTGlobal Investment House KSCC442759EMERGINGEUROMIDAFRGLOBAL@KKSUMMARYGLOBISSFICredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/395974_report_framefitch/395974_report_framepdfFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Global Investment House K.S.C.C.855734828/7/2008 10:21:00 AM01010100425Full Rating ReportGLOBAL395974_report_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitchResearchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/395976_report_framefitch/395976_report_framepdfFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Global Investment House K.S.C.C.855734828/7/2008 10:21:00 AM01010100165Credit UpdateGLOBAL395976_report_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitchResearchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/428581_pr_framefitch/428581_pr_framehtmlFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Global Investment House K.S.C.C.855734828/7/2008 10:21:00 AM0101010085Press ReleaseGLOBAL428581_pr_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitchResearchKUWAIT - In August ####, the board of Global Investment House KSCC, an investment services provider, authorized the repurchase of up to ##.### mil ordinary shares, or about ##% of the company's entire ordinary share capital, in open market transactions.8/5/2008 1:35:19 PM37840V37840V37840V37840VGlobal Investment House KSCCGlobal Investment House KSCCGlobal Investment House KSCCGlobal Investment House KSCChttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Global_Inves_House_KSCC_intends_a_stock_buyback-2001355040sdc/20013550402001355040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedKuwaitInvestment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,ExchangesKuwaitInvestment advice6282FFForeignPublicGLOBAL6282:Investment advice6289:Security and commodity services, nec6719:Offices of holding companies, nec6799:Investors, nec6282:Investment advice6289:Security and commodity services, nec6719:Offices of holding companies, nec6799:Investors, necKuwaitInvestment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,ExchangesKuwaitInvestment advice6282FFForeignPublicGLOBAL600065001Pvd invest svcsPvd invest svcsUnspecifiedOrdinary Share600065001Aug 5 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.0000021.0000022.0000023.0000024.0000025.0000026.0000027.0000028.0000029.0000030.0000031.00000Global Investment House KSCCis a Kuwait-based companyengaged in providinginvestment services. TheCompany owns and controls anumber of subsidiariesoperating mainly in Kuwait andthe other Gulf CooperationCouncil countries, in additionto other Middle East and NorthAfrican countries. TheCompany's business activitycovers five main segments,namely local and GulfCooperation Council (GCC)investments, which includeasset management, mutual fundmanagement, portfoliomanagement and managinginvestment funds; corporatefinance, which providesadvisory and consultingservices, investment bankingand structured financeservices; investment funds,which offers alternative assetclasses, including hedgefunds, fixed income andprivate equity funds; treasuryand research. It was foundedin 1998.Global Investment House KSCC is a Kuwait-based companyengaged in providing investment services. The Company ownsand controls a number of subsidiaries operating mainly inKuwait and the other Gulf Cooperation Council countries, inaddition to other Middle East and North African countries.The Company's business activity covers five main segments,namely local and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) investments,which include asset management, mutual fund management,portfolio management and managing investment funds;corporate finance, which provides advisory and consultingservices, investment banking and structured financeservices; investment funds, which offers alternative assetclasses, including hedge funds, fixed income and privateequity funds; treasury and research. It was founded in 1998.Global Investment House KSCC is a Kuwait-based company engaged in providing investment services. The Company owns and controls a number of subsidiaries operating mainly in Kuwait and the other Gulf Cooperation Council countries, in addition to other Middle East and North African countries. The Company's business activity covers five main segments, namely local and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) investments, which include asset management, mutual fund management, portfolio management and managing investment funds; corporate finance, which provides advisory and consulting services, investment banking and structured finance services; investment funds, which offers alternative asset classes, including hedge funds, fixed income and private equity funds; treasury and research. It was founded in 1998.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.0000021.0000022.0000023.0000024.0000025.0000026.0000027.0000028.0000029.0000030.0000031.00000Global Investment House KSCCis a Kuwait-based companyengaged in providinginvestment services. TheCompany owns and controls anumber of subsidiariesoperating mainly in Kuwait andthe other Gulf CooperationCouncil countries, in additionto other Middle East and NorthAfrican countries. TheCompany's business activitycovers five main segments,namely local and GulfCooperation Council (GCC)investments, which includeasset management, mutual fundmanagement, portfoliomanagement and managinginvestment funds; corporatefinance, which providesadvisory and consultingservices, investment bankingand structured financeservices; investment funds,which offers alternative assetclasses, including hedgefunds, fixed income andprivate equity funds; treasuryand research. It was foundedin 1998.Global Investment House KSCC is a Kuwait-based companyengaged in providing investment services. The Company ownsand controls a number of subsidiaries operating mainly inKuwait and the other Gulf Cooperation Council countries, inaddition to other Middle East and North African countries.The Company's business activity covers five main segments,namely local and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) investments,which include asset management, mutual fund management,portfolio management and managing investment funds;corporate finance, which provides advisory and consultingservices, investment banking and structured financeservices; investment funds, which offers alternative assetclasses, including hedge funds, fixed income and privateequity funds; treasury and research. It was founded in 1998.Global Investment House KSCC is a Kuwait-based company engaged in providing investment services. The Company owns and controls a number of subsidiaries operating mainly in Kuwait and the other Gulf Cooperation Council countries, in addition to other Middle East and North African countries. The Company's business activity covers five main segments, namely local and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) investments, which include asset management, mutual fund management, portfolio management and managing investment funds; corporate finance, which provides advisory and consulting services, investment banking and structured finance services; investment funds, which offers alternative asset classes, including hedge funds, fixed income and private equity funds; treasury and research. It was founded in 1998.0.000000.000000.00000943.73000N01 Aug 08Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 08/01/2008Date Effective:BuybackNot Appl.0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000010.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.00000KUWAIT - In August 2008, theboard of Global InvestmentHouse KSCC, an investmentservices provider, authorizedthe repurchase of up to 94.373mil ordinary shares, or about10% of the company's entireordinary share capital, inopen market transactions.KUWAIT - In August 2008, the board of Global Investment House KSCC, an investment services provider, authorized the repurchase of up to 94.373 mil ordinary shares, or about 10% of the company's entire ordinary share capital, in open market transactions.KUWAIT - In August 2008, the board of Global Investment House KSCC, an investment servicesprovider, authorized the repurchase of up to 94.373 mil ordinary shares, or about 10% ofthe company's entire ordinary share capital, in open market transactions.KUWAIT - In August 2008, the board of Global Investment House KSCC, an investment services provider, authorized the repurchase of up to 94.373 mil ordinary shares, or about 10% of the company's entireordinary share capital, in open market transactions.KUWAIT - In August 2008, the board of Global Investment House KSCC, an investment services provider, authorized the repurchase of up to94.373 mil ordinary shares, or about 10% of the company's entire ordinary share capital, in open market transactions.Intended0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Intended-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000006282:Investment advice6289:Security and commodity services, nec6719:Offices of holding companies, nec6799:Investors, nec600065001KuwaitKuwait6282ForeignPublicGLOBAL6282:Investment advice6289:Security and commodity services, nec6719:Offices of holding companies, nec6799:Investors, nec600065001KuwaitKuwait6282ForeignPublicGLOBAL0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationThomson Financial Mergers & AcquisitionsBAHRAIN - Global Investment House KSCC acquired a #.##% stake, or ##.## mil ordinary shares, in Al Salam Bank Group (AB), for #.### Bahraini dinars ($#.## US) per share, or a total value of ##.### mil dinars ($##.### mil), in open market transaction. The shares were valued based on AB's closing stock price on July #, the last full trading prior to the announcement.7/12/2008 11:20:37 AM37840V79989P37840V79989PGlobal Investment House KSCCAl Salam Bank GroupGlobal Investment House KSCCAl Salam Bank Grouphttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Global_Inves_House_KSCC_acquires_a_minority_stake_in_Al_Salam_Bank_Group-1995157040sdc/19951570401995157040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedKuwaitInvestment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,ExchangesKuwaitInvestment advice6282FFForeignPublicGLOBAL6282:Investment advice6289:Security and commodity services, nec6719:Offices of holding companies, nec6799:Investors, nec6282:Investment advice6289:Security and commodity services, nec6719:Offices of holding companies, nec6799:Investors, necBahrainCommercial Banks, Bank Holding CompaniesBahrainBanks6000FFForeignPublic600065001Pvd invest svcsBank (non-US)CashCash OnlyOrdinary Share38386001Jul 12 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.0000021.0000022.0000023.0000024.0000025.0000026.0000027.0000028.0000029.0000030.0000031.00000Global Investment House KSCCis a Kuwait-based companyengaged in providinginvestment services. TheCompany owns and controls anumber of subsidiariesoperating mainly in Kuwait andthe other Gulf CooperationCouncil countries, in additionto other Middle East and NorthAfrican countries. TheCompany's business activitycovers five main segments,namely local and GulfCooperation Council (GCC)investments, which includeasset management, mutual fundmanagement, portfoliomanagement and managinginvestment funds; corporatefinance, which providesadvisory and consultingservices, investment bankingand structured financeservices; investment funds,which offers alternative assetclasses, including hedgefunds, fixed income andprivate equity funds; treasuryand research. It was foundedin 1998.Global Investment House KSCC is a Kuwait-based companyengaged in providing investment services. The Company ownsand controls a number of subsidiaries operating mainly inKuwait and the other Gulf Cooperation Council countries, inaddition to other Middle East and North African countries.The Company's business activity covers five main segments,namely local and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) investments,which include asset management, mutual fund management,portfolio management and managing investment funds;corporate finance, which provides advisory and consultingservices, investment banking and structured financeservices; investment funds, which offers alternative assetclasses, including hedge funds, fixed income and privateequity funds; treasury and research. It was founded in 1998.Global Investment House KSCC is a Kuwait-based company engaged in providing investment services. The Company owns and controls a number of subsidiaries operating mainly in Kuwait and the other Gulf Cooperation Council countries, in addition to other Middle East and North African countries. The Company's business activity covers five main segments, namely local and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) investments, which include asset management, mutual fund management, portfolio management and managing investment funds; corporate finance, which provides advisory and consulting services, investment banking and structured finance services; investment funds, which offers alternative asset classes, including hedge funds, fixed income and private equity funds; treasury and research. It was founded in 1998.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.00000Al Salam Bank Groupheadquartered in Bahrain, withlicenses to operate in Algeriaand Sudan. The company wasfounded in 2006.Al Salam Bank Group headquartered in Bahrain, with licensesto operate in Algeria and Sudan. The company was founded in2006.Al Salam Bank Group headquartered in Bahrain, with licenses to operate in Algeria and Sudan. The company was founded in 2006.0.000000.000000.000001200.00000YBahraini Dinar10 Jul 08Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 07/10/200810 Jul 08Date Effective: 07/10/200810 Jul 08Acq. Part. 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The shareswere valued based on AB'sclosing stock price on July 9,the last full trading prior tothe announcement.BAHRAIN - Global Investment House KSCC acquired a 5.19% stake, or 62.25 mil ordinary shares, in Al Salam Bank Group (AB), for 0.275 Bahraini dinars ($0.73 US) per share, or a total value of 17.119 mil dinars ($45.421 mil), in open market transaction. The shares were valued based on AB's closing stock price on July 9, the last full trading prior to the announcement.BAHRAIN - Global Investment House KSCC acquired a 5.19% stake, or 62.25 mil ordinaryshares, in Al Salam Bank Group (AB), for 0.275 Bahraini dinars ($0.73 US) per share, or atotal value of 17.119 mil dinars ($45.421 mil), in open market transaction. The shareswere valued based on AB's closing stock price on July 9, the last full trading prior tothe announcement.BAHRAIN - Global Investment House KSCC acquired a 5.19% stake, or 62.25 mil ordinary shares, in Al Salam Bank Group (AB), for 0.275 Bahraini dinars ($0.73 US) per share, or a total value of 17.119 mildinars ($45.421 mil), in open market transaction. The shares were valued based on AB's closing stock price on July 9, the last full trading prior to the announcement.BAHRAIN - Global Investment House KSCC acquired a 5.19% stake, or 62.25 mil ordinary shares, in Al Salam Bank Group (AB), for 0.275Bahraini dinars ($0.73 US) per share, or a total value of 17.119 mil dinars ($45.421 mil), in open market transaction. The shares werevalued based on AB's closing stock price on July 9, the last full trading prior to the announcement.Completed0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Completed-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000006000:Banks600065001KuwaitKuwait6282ForeignPublicGLOBAL6000:Banks38386001BahrainBahrain6000ForeignPublic45.4210017.1190045.4210022.97000Deal InformationThomson Financial Mergers & AcquisitionsUNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Global Investment House KSCC planned to acquire a ##% interest in First Securities Brokerage Co, a securities brokerage firm. The transaction was approved by regulatory authority.5/29/2008 4:21:04 PM37840V33638K37840V33638KGlobal Investment House KSCCFirst Securities Brokerage CoGlobal Investment House KSCCFirst Securities Brokerage Cohttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Global_Inves_House_KSCC_acquires_First_Securities_Brokerage_Co-1981326040sdc/19813260401981326040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedKuwaitInvestment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,ExchangesKuwaitInvestment advice6282FFForeignPublicGLOBAL6282:Investment advice6289:Security and commodity services, nec6719:Offices of holding companies, nec6799:Investors, nec6282:Investment advice6289:Security and commodity services, nec6719:Offices of holding companies, nec6799:Investors, necInvestment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,ExchangesUtd Arab EmSecurity brokers, dealers, and flotation companies6211FFForeignPrivate600065001Pvd invest svcsSec brkg firmUnspecifiedStock1012827001May 29 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000KU31 Dec 070.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.0000021.0000022.0000023.0000024.0000025.0000026.0000027.0000028.0000029.0000030.0000031.00000Global Investment House KSCCis a Kuwait-based companyengaged in providinginvestment services. TheCompany owns and controls anumber of subsidiariesoperating mainly in Kuwait andthe other Gulf CooperationCouncil countries, in additionto other Middle East and NorthAfrican countries. TheCompany's business activitycovers five main segments,namely local and GulfCooperation Council (GCC)investments, which includeasset management, mutual fundmanagement, portfoliomanagement and managinginvestment funds; corporatefinance, which providesadvisory and consultingservices, investment bankingand structured financeservices; investment funds,which offers alternative assetclasses, including hedgefunds, fixed income andprivate equity funds; treasuryand research. It was foundedin 1998.Global Investment House KSCC is a Kuwait-based companyengaged in providing investment services. The Company ownsand controls a number of subsidiaries operating mainly inKuwait and the other Gulf Cooperation Council countries, inaddition to other Middle East and North African countries.The Company's business activity covers five main segments,namely local and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) investments,which include asset management, mutual fund management,portfolio management and managing investment funds;corporate finance, which provides advisory and consultingservices, investment banking and structured financeservices; investment funds, which offers alternative assetclasses, including hedge funds, fixed income and privateequity funds; treasury and research. It was founded in 1998.Global Investment House KSCC is a Kuwait-based company engaged in providing investment services. The Company owns and controls a number of subsidiaries operating mainly in Kuwait and the other Gulf Cooperation Council countries, in addition to other Middle East and North African countries. The Company's business activity covers five main segments, namely local and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) investments, which include asset management, mutual fund management, portfolio management and managing investment funds; corporate finance, which provides advisory and consulting services, investment banking and structured finance services; investment funds, which offers alternative asset classes, including hedge funds, fixed income and private equity funds; treasury and research. It was founded in 1998.1.000002.000003.00000First Securities Brokerage Cois a securities brokeragefirm, headquartered in Kuwait.First Securities Brokerage Co is a securities brokeragefirm, headquartered in Kuwait.First Securities Brokerage Co is a securities brokerage firm, headquartered in Kuwait.0.000000.000000.000000.00000Y25 May 08Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 05/25/2008Date Effective:Acq. Maj. Int.Friendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000070.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.00000UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - GlobalInvestment House KSCC plannedto acquire a 70% interest inFirst Securities Brokerage Co,a securities brokerage firm.The transaction was approvedby regulatory authority.UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Global Investment House KSCC planned to acquire a 70% interest in First Securities Brokerage Co, a securities brokerage firm. The transaction was approved by regulatory authority.UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Global Investment House KSCC planned to acquire a 70% interest inFirst Securities Brokerage Co, a securities brokerage firm. The transaction was approvedby regulatory authority.UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Global Investment House KSCC planned to acquire a 70% interest in First Securities Brokerage Co, a securities brokerage firm. The transaction was approved by regulatoryauthority.UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Global Investment House KSCC planned to acquire a 70% interest in First Securities Brokerage Co, a securitiesbrokerage firm. The transaction was approved by regulatory authority.Pending329.4650091.3650094.35100912.957000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Pending-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000006211:Security brokers, dealers, and flotation companies600065001KuwaitKuwait6282ForeignPublicGLOBAL6211:Security brokers, dealers, and flotation companies1012827001Utd Arab Em6211ForeignPrivate0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationThomson Financial Mergers & AcquisitionsKUWAIT - Global Investment House KSCC was rumored to be planning to acquire an ##.#% stake in National Company for Consumer Industries KSCC, a restaurant owner and operator, in a privately negotiated transaction.5/14/2008 1:47:24 PM37840V63550Z37840V63550ZGlobal Investment House KSCCNational Company for Consumer Industries KSCCGlobal Investment House KSCCNational Company for Consumer Industries KSCChttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Global_Inves_House_KSCC_is_rumored_to_be_looking_for_a_minority_stake_in_National_Co_for_Consumer_Inds-1977068040sdc/19770680401977068040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedKuwaitInvestment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,ExchangesKuwaitInvestment advice6282FFForeignPublicGLOBAL6282:Investment advice6289:Security and commodity services, nec6719:Offices of holding companies, nec6799:Investors, nec6282:Investment advice6289:Security and commodity services, nec6719:Offices of holding companies, nec6799:Investors, necKuwaitRetail Trade-Eating and Drinking PlacesKuwaitEating places5812FFForeignPublicNCCI600065001Pvd invest svcsOwn,op restNot ApplicableOrdinary Share1010295001May 14 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.0000021.0000022.0000023.0000024.0000025.0000026.0000027.0000028.0000029.0000030.0000031.00000Global Investment House KSCCis a Kuwait-based companyengaged in providinginvestment services. TheCompany owns and controls anumber of subsidiariesoperating mainly in Kuwait andthe other Gulf CooperationCouncil countries, in additionto other Middle East and NorthAfrican countries. TheCompany's business activitycovers five main segments,namely local and GulfCooperation Council (GCC)investments, which includeasset management, mutual fundmanagement, portfoliomanagement and managinginvestment funds; corporatefinance, which providesadvisory and consultingservices, investment bankingand structured financeservices; investment funds,which offers alternative assetclasses, including hedgefunds, fixed income andprivate equity funds; treasuryand research. It was foundedin 1998.Global Investment House KSCC is a Kuwait-based companyengaged in providing investment services. The Company ownsand controls a number of subsidiaries operating mainly inKuwait and the other Gulf Cooperation Council countries, inaddition to other Middle East and North African countries.The Company's business activity covers five main segments,namely local and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) investments,which include asset management, mutual fund management,portfolio management and managing investment funds;corporate finance, which provides advisory and consultingservices, investment banking and structured financeservices; investment funds, which offers alternative assetclasses, including hedge funds, fixed income and privateequity funds; treasury and research. It was founded in 1998.Global Investment House KSCC is a Kuwait-based company engaged in providing investment services. The Company owns and controls a number of subsidiaries operating mainly in Kuwait and the other Gulf Cooperation Council countries, in addition to other Middle East and North African countries. The Company's business activity covers five main segments, namely local and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) investments, which include asset management, mutual fund management, portfolio management and managing investment funds; corporate finance, which provides advisory and consulting services, investment banking and structured finance services; investment funds, which offers alternative asset classes, including hedge funds, fixed income and private equity funds; treasury and research. It was founded in 1998.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.00000National Company for ConsumerIndustries KSCC located inSafat, Kuwait, owns andoperates restaurants. It wasfounded in 1996.National Company for Consumer Industries KSCC located inSafat, Kuwait, owns and operates restaurants. It was foundedin 1996.National Company for Consumer Industries KSCC located in Safat, Kuwait, owns and operates restaurants. It was founded in 1996.0.000000.000000.000000.00000N12 May 08Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 05/12/2008Date Effective:Acq. Part. Int.Not Appl.0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000011.300000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.00000KUWAIT - Global InvestmentHouse KSCC was rumored to beplanning to acquire an 11.3%stake in National Company forConsumer Industries KSCC, arestaurant owner and operator,in a privately negotiatedtransaction.KUWAIT - Global Investment House KSCC was rumored to be planning to acquire an 11.3% stake in National Company for Consumer Industries KSCC, a restaurant owner and operator, in a privately negotiated transaction.KUWAIT - Global Investment House KSCC was rumored to be planning to acquire an 11.3% stakein National Company for Consumer Industries KSCC, a restaurant owner and operator, in aprivately negotiated transaction.KUWAIT - Global Investment House KSCC was rumored to be planning to acquire an 11.3% stake in National Company for Consumer Industries KSCC, a restaurant owner and operator, in a privately negotiatedtransaction.KUWAIT - Global Investment House KSCC was rumored to be planning to acquire an 11.3% stake in National Company for Consumer IndustriesKSCC, a restaurant owner and operator, in a privately negotiated transaction.Rumor0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Rumor-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000005812:Eating places5813:Drinking places (alcoholic beverages)600065001KuwaitKuwait6282ForeignPublicGLOBAL5812:Eating places5813:Drinking places (alcoholic beverages)1010295001KuwaitKuwait5812ForeignPublicNCCI0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationThomson Financial Mergers & AcquisitionsEGYPT - Global Investment House(GIH) of Kuwait acquired Capital Trust Co, a Cairo-based provider of investment advisory services. Concurrently GIH acquired Misr International Securities.5/13/2008 2:13:09 PM37840V14026V37840V14026VGlobal Investment HouseCapital Trust CoGlobal Investment HouseCapital Trust Cohttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Global_Investment_House_acquires_Capital_Trust_Co-1976794040sdc/19767940401976794040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedKuwaitInvestment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,ExchangesKuwaitInvestment advice6282FFForeignPublicGLOBAL6282:Investment advice6289:Security and commodity services, nec6719:Offices of holding companies, nec6799:Investors, nec6282:Investment advice6289:Security and commodity services, nec6719:Offices of holding companies, nec6799:Investors, necInvestment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,ExchangesEgyptInvestment advice6282FFForeignPrivate600065001Pvd finl svcsPvd invest advisory svcsUnspecifiedAssets1010122001May 13 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.0000021.0000022.0000023.0000024.0000025.0000026.0000027.0000028.0000029.0000030.0000031.0000032.0000033.0000034.00000Global Investment House is aKuwait-based company engagedin providing investmentservices. The Company owns andcontrols a number ofsubsidiaries operating mainlyin Kuwait and the other GulfCooperation Council countries,in addition to other MiddleEast and North Africancountries. The Company'sbusiness activity covers fivemain segments, namely localand Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC) investments, whichinclude asset management,mutual fund management,portfolio management andmanaging investment funds;corporate finance, whichprovides advisory andconsulting services,investment banking andstructured finance services;investment funds, which offersalternative asset classes,including hedge funds, fixedincome and private equityfunds; treasury and research.Global Investment House'sshares are listed on theKuwait Stock Exchange, BahrainStock Exchange and DubaiFinancial MarketGlobal Investment House is a Kuwait-based company engaged inproviding investment services. The Company owns and controlsa number of subsidiaries operating mainly in Kuwait and theother Gulf Cooperation Council countries, in addition toother Middle East and North African countries. The Company'sbusiness activity covers five main segments, namely localand Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) investments, whichinclude asset management, mutual fund management, portfoliomanagement and managing investment funds; corporate finance,which provides advisory and consulting services, investmentbanking and structured finance services; investment funds,which offers alternative asset classes, including hedgefunds, fixed income and private equity funds; treasury andresearch. Global Investment House's shares are listed on theKuwait Stock Exchange, Bahrain Stock Exchange and DubaiFinancial MarketGlobal Investment House is a Kuwait-based company engaged in providing investment services. The Company owns and controls a number of subsidiaries operating mainly in Kuwait and the other Gulf Cooperation Council countries, in addition to other Middle East and North African countries. The Company's business activity covers five main segments, namely local and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) investments, which include asset management, mutual fund management, portfolio management and managing investment funds; corporate finance, which provides advisory and consulting services, investment banking and structured finance services; investment funds, which offers alternative asset classes, including hedge funds, fixed income and private equity funds; treasury and research. Global Investment House's shares are listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange, Bahrain Stock Exchange and Dubai Financial Market1.000002.000003.00000Capital Trust Co, located inCairo, Egypt, providesinvestment advisory services.Capital Trust Co, located in Cairo, Egypt, providesinvestment advisory services.Capital Trust Co, located in Cairo, Egypt, provides investment advisory services.0.000000.000000.000000.00000Y11 May 08Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 05/11/200811 May 08Date Effective: 05/11/200811 May 08Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.00000100.00000100.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000