<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
			<?xml-stylesheet href="/rss/rss2html.xsl" type="text/xsl" media="screen"?>
			<rss version="2.0" xmlns:alacra="http://www.alacra.com" xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir" xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc" xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred" xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys" xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch" ><channel><title>Investcorp Bank RSS Research Feed - Subscribe Today - AlacraStore.com</title>
<description>Investcorp Bank</description>
<link>http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/Investcorp_Bank-1027486</link>
<lastBuildDate>Saturday, October 11, 2008 9:48:17 PM</lastBuildDate>
<alacra:xlsid>1027486</alacra:xlsid>
<alacra:company>Investcorp Bank</alacra:company>
<language>en</language>
<generator>AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0</generator>
<ttl>30</ttl>
<item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/BS_600020007</link><guid isPermaLink="false">moodys/BS_600020007</guid><moodys:index_mode xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">html</moodys:index_mode><description>Global Credit Research Banking Statistics ## SEP ####   Banking Statistics: Investcorp Bank B.S.C. Investcorp Bank B.S.C.   Download Banking Statistics in .csv format Bank Deposit obligation rating(FC): Baa#/P-# Bank Deposit obligation...</description><pubDate>9/21/2008 12:22:32 AM</pubDate><moodys:format xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">html</moodys:format><moodys:issuer xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">Investcorp Bank B.S.C.</moodys:issuer><moodys:issuer_list xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">Investcorp Bank B.S.C.</moodys:issuer_list><moodys:org_id xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">600020007</moodys:org_id><moodys:price xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">300.0000</moodys:price><moodys:report_class xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">Analysis</moodys:report_class><moodys:report_type xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">Banking Statistics</moodys:report_type><title>Investcorp Bank B.S.C.</title><moodys:docid xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">BS_600020007</moodys:docid><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>Moody's Global Credit Research</alacra:ip></item><item><title>Investcorp Bank BSC acquires CEME SpA from Barclays PLC (pending)</title><description>ITALY - Investcorp International Ltd of the UK agreed to acquire CEME SpA, a Carugate-based manufacturer of fluid control components. Terms were not disclosed.</description><pubDate>7/12/2008 11:20:42 AM</pubDate><sdc:company_cusip xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">46111V</sdc:company_cusip><sdc:target_company_cusip xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">15141K</sdc:target_company_cusip><sdc:company_cusip_up xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">83030W</sdc:company_cusip_up><sdc:target_company_cusip_up xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">06738E</sdc:target_company_cusip_up><sdc:company xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">Investcorp Bank BSC</sdc:company><sdc:target_company xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">CEME SpA</sdc:target_company><sdc:company_up xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">SIPCO Ltd</sdc:company_up><sdc:target_company_up xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc">Barclays PLC</sdc:target_company_up><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Investcorp_Bank_BSC_acquires_CEME_SpA_from_Barclays_PLC-1995238040</link><guid isPermaLink="false">sdc/1995238040</guid><sdc:deal xmlns:sdc="http://www.alacra.com/sdc"><sdc:deal_no>1995238040</sdc:deal_no><sdc:_copyright><sdc:value>Copyright Â© 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights Reserved</sdc:value></sdc:_copyright><sdc:a_EXCHANGE><sdc:value>Bahrain</sdc:value></sdc:a_EXCHANGE><sdc:a_MAINDUSTRY><sdc:value>Investment &amp; Commodity Firms,Dealers,Exchanges</sdc:value></sdc:a_MAINDUSTRY><sdc:a_NATION><sdc:value>Bahrain</sdc:value></sdc:a_NATION><sdc:a_SICDESC><sdc:value>Investment advice</sdc:value></sdc:a_SICDESC><sdc:a_SICPI><sdc:value>6282</sdc:value></sdc:a_SICPI><sdc:a_STATE><sdc:value>FF</sdc:value></sdc:a_STATE><sdc:a_STATELONG><sdc:value>Foreign</sdc:value></sdc:a_STATELONG><sdc:a_STATUS><sdc:value>Public</sdc:value></sdc:a_STATUS><sdc:a_TICKER><sdc:value>C.IVP</sdc:value></sdc:a_TICKER><sdc:asic_SIC><sdc:value sdc:p="0">6282:Investment advice</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">6722:Management investment offices, open-end</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">6726:Investment offices, nec</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">6799:Investors, nec</sdc:value></sdc:asic_SIC><sdc:aupsic_SIC><sdc:value>6799:Investors, nec</sdc:value></sdc:aupsic_SIC><sdc:b_MAINDUSTRY><sdc:value>Metal and Metal Products</sdc:value></sdc:b_MAINDUSTRY><sdc:b_NATION><sdc:value>Italy</sdc:value></sdc:b_NATION><sdc:b_SICDESC><sdc:value>Fluid power valves and hose fittings</sdc:value></sdc:b_SICDESC><sdc:b_SICPI><sdc:value>3492</sdc:value></sdc:b_SICPI><sdc:b_STATE><sdc:value>FF</sdc:value></sdc:b_STATE><sdc:b_STATELONG><sdc:value>Foreign</sdc:value></sdc:b_STATELONG><sdc:b_STATUS><sdc:value>Subsidiary</sdc:value></sdc:b_STATUS><sdc:c_ACIDGEN><sdc:value>467363001</sdc:value></sdc:c_ACIDGEN><sdc:c2up_BUSS><sdc:value>Invest co</sdc:value></sdc:c2up_BUSS><sdc:c3up_BUSS><sdc:value>Pvd bkg,finl svcs</sdc:value></sdc:c3up_BUSS><sdc:co_DESCR><sdc:value>Unspecified</sdc:value></sdc:co_DESCR><sdc:cs_DESCR><sdc:value>Assets</sdc:value></sdc:cs_DESCR><sdc:d_TCIDGEN><sdc:value>529801002</sdc:value></sdc:d_TCIDGEN><sdc:date_lastupdate><sdc:value>Jul 12 2008</sdc:value></sdc:date_lastupdate><sdc:finbltm_BV><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_BV><sdc:finbltm_CASH><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASH><sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW><sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW1><sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW2><sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW3><sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW4><sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_CASHFLOW5><sdc:finbltm_COMEQ><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_COMEQ><sdc:finbltm_DEBTRAT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_DEBTRAT><sdc:finbltm_DSER2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_DSER2><sdc:finbltm_EBIT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_EBIT><sdc:finbltm_EPS><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_EPS><sdc:finbltm_NI><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_NI><sdc:finbltm_PTINC><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_PTINC><sdc:finbltm_SALES><sdc:value>165.13400</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_SALES><sdc:finbltm_STDEBT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_STDEBT><sdc:finbltm_TASS><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:finbltm_TASS><sdc:fiscal_ADCR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_ADCR><sdc:fiscal_ANI><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_ANI><sdc:fiscal_APFDCR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_APFDCR><sdc:fiscal_ASALES><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_ASALES><sdc:fiscal_ATASS><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_ATASS><sdc:fiscal_DATEFIN><sdc:value>31 Dec 07</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_DATEFIN><sdc:fiscal_FISCAL><sdc:value>31 Dec 07</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_FISCAL><sdc:fiscal_FISCAL1><sdc:value>31 Dec 06</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_FISCAL1><sdc:fiscal_FISCAL2><sdc:value>31 Dec 05</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_FISCAL2><sdc:fiscal_FISCAL3><sdc:value>31 Dec 04</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_FISCAL3><sdc:fiscal_FISCAL4><sdc:value>31 Dec 03</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_FISCAL4><sdc:fiscal_RATE><sdc:value>1.46000</sdc:value></sdc:fiscal_RATE><sdc:g_SEQ><sdc:value sdc:p="0">1.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">2.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">3.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">4.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">5.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">6.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="6">7.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="7">8.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="8">9.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="9">10.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="10">11.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="11">12.00000</sdc:value></sdc:g_SEQ><sdc:g_TEST><sdc:value sdc:p="0">Investcorp Bank BSC, located</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">in Manama, provides investment</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">management services</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">specializing in four lines of</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">business such as corporate</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">investment and technology</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="6">investment in North America</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="7">and Western Europe, real</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="8">estate investment in the</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="9">United States, and global</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="10">asset management. The company</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="11">was founded in 1982.</sdc:value></sdc:g_TEST><sdc:g_business><sdc:value sdc:p="0">Investcorp Bank BSC, located in Manama, provides investment</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">management services specializing in four lines of business</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">such as corporate investment and technology investment in</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">North America and Western Europe, real estate investment in</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">the United States, and global asset management. The company</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">was founded in 1982.</sdc:value></sdc:g_business><sdc:g_business1><sdc:value>Investcorp Bank BSC, located in Manama, provides investment management services specializing in four lines of business such as corporate investment and technology investment in North America and Western Europe, real estate investment in the United States, and global asset management. The company was founded in 1982.</sdc:value></sdc:g_business1><sdc:h_SEQ><sdc:value sdc:p="0">1.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">2.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">3.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">4.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">5.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">6.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="6">7.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="7">8.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="8">9.00000</sdc:value></sdc:h_SEQ><sdc:h_TEST><sdc:value sdc:p="0">CEME SpA, located in Carugate,</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">Italy, manufactures fluid</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">control components. The</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">company manufactures solenoid</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">valves, solenoid and rotative</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">pumps, level regulators,</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="6">safety valves and pressure</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="7">pumps. The company was founded</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="8">in 1974.</sdc:value></sdc:h_TEST><sdc:h_business><sdc:value sdc:p="0">CEME SpA, located in Carugate, Italy, manufactures fluid</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">control components. The company manufactures solenoid</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">valves, solenoid and rotative pumps, level regulators,</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">safety valves and pressure pumps. The company was founded in</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">1974.</sdc:value></sdc:h_business><sdc:h_business1><sdc:value>CEME SpA, located in Carugate, Italy, manufactures fluid control components. The company manufactures solenoid valves, solenoid and rotative pumps, level regulators, safety valves and pressure pumps. The company was founded in 1974.</sdc:value></sdc:h_business1><sdc:i_AFEEPCT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_AFEEPCT><sdc:i_AFEETOT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_AFEETOT><sdc:i_ATERMFEE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_ATERMFEE><sdc:i_COMOUT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_COMOUT><sdc:i_CROSS1><sdc:value>Y</sdc:value></sdc:i_CROSS1><sdc:i_DATEANN><sdc:value>10 Jul 08</sdc:value></sdc:i_DATEANN><sdc:i_DATEANN2><sdc:value>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST</sdc:value></sdc:i_DATEANN2><sdc:i_DATEANNS><sdc:value>Date Announced: 07/10/2008</sdc:value></sdc:i_DATEANNS><sdc:i_DATEEFFS><sdc:value>Date Effective:</sdc:value></sdc:i_DATEEFFS><sdc:i_DESCR><sdc:value>Acq. of Assets</sdc:value></sdc:i_DESCR><sdc:i_DESCR1><sdc:value>Friendly</sdc:value></sdc:i_DESCR1><sdc:i_FEEPCT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_FEEPCT><sdc:i_FEETOT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_FEETOT><sdc:i_HOSTAFEETOT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTAFEETOT><sdc:i_HOSTENTVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTENTVAL><sdc:i_HOSTFEETOT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTFEETOT><sdc:i_HOSTPR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTPR><sdc:i_HOSTPRLABEL><sdc:value>Price/Share</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTPRLABEL><sdc:i_HOSTTFEETOT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTTFEETOT><sdc:i_HOSTVALUE><sdc:value>0</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTVALUE><sdc:i_HOSTVALUE1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOSTVALUE1><sdc:i_HOST_EQVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOST_EQVAL><sdc:i_HOST_RANKVAL><sdc:value>0</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOST_RANKVAL><sdc:i_HOST_RANKVAL1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_HOST_RANKVAL1><sdc:i_PCTACQ><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_PCTACQ><sdc:i_PCTOWN><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_PCTOWN><sdc:i_PR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_PR><sdc:i_PR_INITIAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_PR_INITIAL><sdc:i_RANKVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_RANKVAL><sdc:i_RANK_HOSTRANKVAL><sdc:value>0</sdc:value></sdc:i_RANK_HOSTRANKVAL><sdc:i_RATE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_RATE><sdc:i_STATUS_MMC><sdc:value>N</sdc:value></sdc:i_STATUS_MMC><sdc:i_STGVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_STGVAL><sdc:i_TERMFEE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_TERMFEE><sdc:i_TFEEPCT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_TFEEPCT><sdc:i_TFEETOT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_TFEETOT><sdc:i_TTERMFEE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_TTERMFEE><sdc:i_VALLIA><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_VALLIA><sdc:i_VALNOLIA><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_VALNOLIA><sdc:i_VALUE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:i_VALUE><sdc:j_EQVALCF><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_EQVALCF><sdc:j_EVCF><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_EVCF><sdc:j_EVEBIT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_EVEBIT><sdc:j_EVNI><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_EVNI><sdc:j_EVSALES><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_EVSALES><sdc:j_MPRICEBOOK><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_MPRICEBOOK><sdc:j_PHELD><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_PHELD><sdc:j_PSOUGHT><sdc:value>100.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_PSOUGHT><sdc:j_RANKVALCF><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_RANKVALCF><sdc:j_RANKVALEB><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_RANKVALEB><sdc:j_RANKVALNA><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_RANKVALNA><sdc:j_RANKVALNI><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_RANKVALNI><sdc:j_RANKVALSALES><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_RANKVALSALES><sdc:j_VALEB><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_VALEB><sdc:j_VALNI><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_VALNI><sdc:j_VALSALES><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:j_VALSALES><sdc:m_AMV><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_AMV><sdc:m_CF3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_CF3YGR><sdc:m_CF5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_CF5YGR><sdc:m_DCR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_DCR><sdc:m_ENTVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_ENTVAL><sdc:m_EPS3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_EPS3YGR><sdc:m_EPS5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_EPS5YGR><sdc:m_LTD><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_LTD><sdc:m_MV><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_MV><sdc:m_NETASS><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_NETASS><sdc:m_NETASS3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_NETASS3YGR><sdc:m_NETASS5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_NETASS5YGR><sdc:m_NI3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_NI3YGR><sdc:m_NI5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:m_NI5YGR><sdc:n_SEQ><sdc:value sdc:p="0">1.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">2.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">3.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">4.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">5.00000</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">6.00000</sdc:value></sdc:n_SEQ><sdc:n_SYNOPSIS><sdc:value sdc:p="0">ITALY - Investcorp</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">International Ltd of the UK</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">agreed to acquire CEME SpA, a</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">Carugate-based manufacturer of</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">fluid control components.</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">Terms were not disclosed.</sdc:value></sdc:n_SYNOPSIS><sdc:n_synopsis2><sdc:value>ITALY - Investcorp International Ltd of the UK agreed to acquire CEME SpA, a Carugate-based manufacturer of fluid control components. Terms were not disclosed.</sdc:value></sdc:n_synopsis2><sdc:n_synopsis3><sdc:value sdc:p="0">ITALY - Investcorp International Ltd of the UK agreed to acquire CEME SpA, a</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">Carugate-based manufacturer of fluid control components. Terms were not disclosed.</sdc:value></sdc:n_synopsis3><sdc:n_synopsis4><sdc:value>ITALY - Investcorp International Ltd of the UK agreed to acquire CEME SpA, a Carugate-based manufacturer of fluid control components. Terms were not disclosed.</sdc:value></sdc:n_synopsis4><sdc:n_synopsis5><sdc:value sdc:p="0">ITALY - Investcorp International Ltd of the UK agreed to acquire CEME SpA, a Carugate-based manufacturer of fluid control components.</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">Terms were not disclosed.</sdc:value></sdc:n_synopsis5><sdc:q_DESCR><sdc:value>Pending</sdc:value></sdc:q_DESCR><sdc:q_HOSTANETASS><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTANETASS><sdc:q_HOSTANILTM><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTANILTM><sdc:q_HOSTASALESLTM><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTASALESLTM><sdc:q_HOSTATASS><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTATASS><sdc:q_HOSTBOOKVALUE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTBOOKVALUE><sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW><sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW1><sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW2><sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW3><sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW4><sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCASHFLOW5><sdc:q_HOSTCOMMONEQUITY><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTCOMMONEQUITY><sdc:q_HOSTEBITLTM><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEBITLTM><sdc:q_HOSTEPS1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEPS1><sdc:q_HOSTEPS2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEPS2><sdc:q_HOSTEPS3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEPS3><sdc:q_HOSTEPS4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEPS4><sdc:q_HOSTEPS5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEPS5><sdc:q_HOSTEPSLTM><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTEPSLTM><sdc:q_HOSTNETASS><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNETASS><sdc:q_HOSTNETASS1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNETASS1><sdc:q_HOSTNETASS2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNETASS2><sdc:q_HOSTNETASS3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNETASS3><sdc:q_HOSTNETASS4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNETASS4><sdc:q_HOSTNETASS5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNETASS5><sdc:q_HOSTNI1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNI1><sdc:q_HOSTNI2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNI2><sdc:q_HOSTNI3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNI3><sdc:q_HOSTNI4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNI4><sdc:q_HOSTNI5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNI5><sdc:q_HOSTNILTM><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTNILTM><sdc:q_HOSTPTINC1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTPTINC1><sdc:q_HOSTPTINC2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTPTINC2><sdc:q_HOSTPTINC3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTPTINC3><sdc:q_HOSTPTINC4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTPTINC4><sdc:q_HOSTPTINC5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTPTINC5><sdc:q_HOSTPTINCLTM><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTPTINCLTM><sdc:q_HOSTSALES1><sdc:value>113.10000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTSALES1><sdc:q_HOSTSALES2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTSALES2><sdc:q_HOSTSALES3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTSALES3><sdc:q_HOSTSALES4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTSALES4><sdc:q_HOSTSALES5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTSALES5><sdc:q_HOSTSALESLTM><sdc:value>113.10000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTSALESLTM><sdc:q_HOSTTASS><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTTASS><sdc:q_HOSTTASS1><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTTASS1><sdc:q_HOSTTASS2><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTTASS2><sdc:q_HOSTTASS3><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTTASS3><sdc:q_HOSTTASS4><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTTASS4><sdc:q_HOSTTASS5><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:q_HOSTTASS5><sdc:q_STATUS><sdc:value>Status:Pending</sdc:value></sdc:q_STATUS><sdc:r_CURR_CODE><sdc:value>EUR</sdc:value></sdc:r_CURR_CODE><sdc:r_PE><sdc:value>-999.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_PE><sdc:r_PE_PRINT><sdc:value>np</sdc:value></sdc:r_PE_PRINT><sdc:r_PFTMARG><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_PFTMARG><sdc:r_PRICEBOOK><sdc:value>-999.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_PRICEBOOK><sdc:r_PRICEBOOK_PRINT><sdc:value>np</sdc:value></sdc:r_PRICEBOOK_PRINT><sdc:r_PTINC3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_PTINC3YGR><sdc:r_PTINC5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_PTINC5YGR><sdc:r_ROE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_ROE><sdc:r_SALES3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_SALES3YGR><sdc:r_SALES5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_SALES5YGR><sdc:r_SE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_SE><sdc:r_TASS3YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_TASS3YGR><sdc:r_TASS5YGR><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_TASS5YGR><sdc:r_TTCFMULT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_TTCFMULT><sdc:r_TTEBITMULT><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_TTEBITMULT><sdc:r_VALNA><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:r_VALNA><sdc:sic_SIC><sdc:value sdc:p="0">3491:Industrial valves</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">3492:Fluid power valves and hose fittings</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">3561:Pumps and pumping equipment</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">3586:Measuring and dispensing pumps</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">3699:Electric equipment, nec</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">3999:Manufacturing industries, nec</sdc:value></sdc:sic_SIC><sdc:upa_UPACIDGEN><sdc:value>994671001</sdc:value></sdc:upa_UPACIDGEN><sdc:upa1_NATION><sdc:value>Bahrain</sdc:value></sdc:upa1_NATION><sdc:upa1_SICP><sdc:value>6799</sdc:value></sdc:upa1_SICP><sdc:upa1_STATE><sdc:value>Foreign</sdc:value></sdc:upa1_STATE><sdc:upa1_STATUS><sdc:value>Private</sdc:value></sdc:upa1_STATUS><sdc:upsic_SIC><sdc:value sdc:p="0">6000:Banks</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="1">6282:Investment advice</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="2">6289:Security and commodity services, nec</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">6719:Offices of holding companies, nec</sdc:value></sdc:upsic_SIC><sdc:upt_UPTCIDGEN><sdc:value>652001</sdc:value></sdc:upt_UPTCIDGEN><sdc:upt1_EXCHANGE><sdc:value>London</sdc:value></sdc:upt1_EXCHANGE><sdc:upt1_NATION><sdc:value>United Kingdom</sdc:value></sdc:upt1_NATION><sdc:upt1_SICP><sdc:value>6000</sdc:value></sdc:upt1_SICP><sdc:upt1_STATE><sdc:value>Foreign</sdc:value></sdc:upt1_STATE><sdc:upt1_STATUS><sdc:value>Public</sdc:value></sdc:upt1_STATUS><sdc:upt1_TICKER><sdc:value>BARC</sdc:value></sdc:upt1_TICKER><sdc:x_RANK1_VALUE><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:x_RANK1_VALUE><sdc:x_RANK_HOSTRANKVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:x_RANK_HOSTRANKVAL><sdc:x_RANK_RANKVAL><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:x_RANK_RANKVAL><sdc:x_rank_rankstgval><sdc:value>0.00000</sdc:value></sdc:x_rank_rankstgval></sdc:deal><category>Deal Information</category><alacra:ip>TF Mergers &amp; Acquisitions</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/bir/928517</link><guid isPermaLink="false">bir/928517</guid><bir:index_mode xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">norm</bir:index_mode><title>Investcorp Bank BSC</title><bir:company xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">Investcorp Bank BSC</bir:company><bir:cou xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">Bahrain</bir:cou><bir:descr xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">Finance: Investment banking acting as a financial intermediary arranging transactions between Gulf-based investors and North America and Western Europe specializing in four lines of business: corporate investment, technology investment, real estate invest</bir:descr><bir:sic xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">6082</bir:sic><bir:ssic xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">6159</bir:ssic><bir:ssic xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">6211</bir:ssic><bir:ssic xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">6221</bir:ssic><bir:naics xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">522293</bir:naics><bir:snaics xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">522298</bir:snaics><bir:snaics xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">523120</bir:snaics><bir:snaics xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">523130</bir:snaics><bir:class xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">9</bir:class><bir:size xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">D</bir:size><bir:revenue xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">K</bir:revenue><bir:ticker xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">INVCORP</bir:ticker><pubDate>6/18/2008 6:47:00 AM</pubDate><bir:docid xmlns:bir="http://www.alacra.com/bir">928517</bir:docid><category>Company Profiles &amp; Financials</category><alacra:ip>Gale Company Profiles</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/640331</link><guid isPermaLink="false">spcred/640331</guid><spcred:index_mode xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">norm</spcred:index_mode><description>The latest Summary from S&amp;P</description><title>Summary: Investcorp Bank B.S.C.</title><pubDate>4/1/2008 8:29:36 AM</pubDate><spcred:type xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Summary</spcred:type><spcred:price xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">175</spcred:price><spcred:dataset xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">global</spcred:dataset><spcred:docid xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">640331</spcred:docid><spcred:index_entry_dispcountry xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Bahrain</spcred:index_entry_dispcountry><spcred:index_entry_dispgics xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Asset Management &amp; Custody Banks</spcred:index_entry_dispgics><spcred:index_entry_dispregion xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Emerging Markets</spcred:index_entry_dispregion><spcred:index_entry_dispregion xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Europe, Middle East, Africa</spcred:index_entry_dispregion><spcred:index_entry_dispregion xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Latin America</spcred:index_entry_dispregion><spcred:index_entry_dispsector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Global Issuers</spcred:index_entry_dispsector><spcred:index_entry_dispsector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Financial Institutions</spcred:index_entry_dispsector><spcred:index_entry_disptype xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Summary</spcred:index_entry_disptype><spcred:index_entry_excerpt xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">The ratings on Bahrain-based Investcorp Bank B.S.C. benefit from its robust placement franchise in the Gulf, a long track record in alternative investment, consistent strategy, stable management team, and strong risk management. Offsetting factors include: the potential negative impact on earnings if Investcorp is unable to make private equity acquisitions or exits over a sustained period, that this portfolio is relatively concentrated and will periodically demonstrate weaknesses, and reputational risk. Investcorp has five business lines covering most areas of alternative investments. These are: private equity, hedge funds, real estate, technology investments, and, with effect from 2007, growth capital in the Gulf. Client assets under management were $10.4 billion at Dec. 31, 2007. Financial performance, which is primarily driven by private</spcred:index_entry_excerpt><spcred:index_entry_primcountry xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">BHR</spcred:index_entry_primcountry><spcred:index_entry_primgics xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">40203010 402030 4020 40</spcred:index_entry_primgics><spcred:index_entry_primissuer xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Investcorp Bank B.S.C.</spcred:index_entry_primissuer><spcred:index_entry_primissuerid xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">325247</spcred:index_entry_primissuerid><spcred:index_entry_primreg xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">EMERGING</spcred:index_entry_primreg><spcred:index_entry_primreg xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">EUROMIDAFR</spcred:index_entry_primreg><spcred:index_entry_primreg xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">LATAMERICA</spcred:index_entry_primreg><spcred:index_entry_primticker xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">INVB$@BI</spcred:index_entry_primticker><spcred:index_entry_reporttype xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">SUMMARY</spcred:index_entry_reporttype><spcred:index_entry_sector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">GLOBISS</spcred:index_entry_sector><spcred:index_entry_sector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">FI</spcred:index_entry_sector><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>S&amp;P Credit Research</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/COP_600020007</link><guid isPermaLink="false">moodys/COP_600020007</guid><moodys:index_mode xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">html</moodys:index_mode><description>Global Credit Research Credit Opinion # AUG ####   Credit Opinion: Investcorp Bank B.S.C. Investcorp Bank B.S.C. Manama, Bahrain - Off Shore Ratings Category Moody's Rating Outlook Stable Bank Deposits Baa#/P-# Bank Financial Strength...</description><pubDate>1/2/2008 7:28:00 PM</pubDate><moodys:format xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">html</moodys:format><moodys:issuer xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">Investcorp Bank B.S.C.</moodys:issuer><moodys:issuer_list xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">Investcorp Bank B.S.C.</moodys:issuer_list><moodys:org_id xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">600020007</moodys:org_id><moodys:price xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">150.0000</moodys:price><moodys:report_class xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">News</moodys:report_class><moodys:report_type xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">Credit Opinion</moodys:report_type><title>Investcorp Bank B.S.C.</title><moodys:docid xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">COP_600020007</moodys:docid><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>Moody's Global Credit Research</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/623581</link><guid isPermaLink="false">spcred/623581</guid><spcred:index_mode xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">norm</spcred:index_mode><title>Investcorp Bank B.S.C.</title><description>The latest Full Report from S&amp;P</description><pubDate>1/2/2008 8:29:01 AM</pubDate><spcred:type xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Full Report</spcred:type><spcred:price xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">400</spcred:price><spcred:dataset xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">global</spcred:dataset><spcred:docid xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">623581</spcred:docid><spcred:index_entry_dispcountry xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Bahrain</spcred:index_entry_dispcountry><spcred:index_entry_dispgics xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Asset Management &amp; Custody Banks</spcred:index_entry_dispgics><spcred:index_entry_dispregion xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Europe, Middle East, Africa</spcred:index_entry_dispregion><spcred:index_entry_dispregion xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Latin America</spcred:index_entry_dispregion><spcred:index_entry_dispregion xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Emerging Markets</spcred:index_entry_dispregion><spcred:index_entry_dispsector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Global Issuers</spcred:index_entry_dispsector><spcred:index_entry_dispsector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Financial Institutions</spcred:index_entry_dispsector><spcred:index_entry_disptype xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Full Report</spcred:index_entry_disptype><spcred:index_entry_excerpt xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Strong placement capability reflecting wealthy Gulf-based client base Long track record of alternative investments and consistent strategy and stable management team Thorough investment and post-acquisition processes in private equity Business line diversity albeit within the "alternative investments" sphere Earnings performance will demonstrate volatility Relatively concentrated private equity portfolio Capitalization is considered adequate The ratings on Bahrain-based Investcorp Bank B.S.C. benefit from its robust placement franchise in the Gulf, a long track record in alternative investment, consistent strategy, stable management team, and strong risk management. Offsetting factors include: the potential negative impact on earnings if Investcorp is unable to make private equity acquisitions or exits over a sustained period, that this portfolio is relatively concentrated and will periodically demonstrate weaknesses, and</spcred:index_entry_excerpt><spcred:index_entry_primcountry xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">BHR</spcred:index_entry_primcountry><spcred:index_entry_primgics xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">40203010 402030 4020 40</spcred:index_entry_primgics><spcred:index_entry_primissuer xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Investcorp Bank B.S.C.</spcred:index_entry_primissuer><spcred:index_entry_primissuerid xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">325247</spcred:index_entry_primissuerid><spcred:index_entry_primreg xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">EUROMIDAFR</spcred:index_entry_primreg><spcred:index_entry_primreg xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">LATAMERICA</spcred:index_entry_primreg><spcred:index_entry_primreg xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">EMERGING</spcred:index_entry_primreg><spcred:index_entry_primticker xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">INVB$@BI</spcred:index_entry_primticker><spcred:index_entry_reporttype xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">FULL</spcred:index_entry_reporttype><spcred:index_entry_seccountry xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">LUX</spcred:index_entry_seccountry><spcred:index_entry_secgics xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">40203020 402030 4020 40</spcred:index_entry_secgics><spcred:index_entry_secissuer xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Investcorp S.A.</spcred:index_entry_secissuer><spcred:index_entry_secissuerid xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">324846</spcred:index_entry_secissuerid><spcred:index_entry_secreg xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">EMERGING</spcred:index_entry_secreg><spcred:index_entry_secreg xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">EUROMIDAFR</spcred:index_entry_secreg><spcred:index_entry_secreg xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">LATAMERICA</spcred:index_entry_secreg><spcred:index_entry_secticker xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">1064Z@LX</spcred:index_entry_secticker><spcred:index_entry_sector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">GLOBISS</spcred:index_entry_sector><spcred:index_entry_sector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">FI</spcred:index_entry_sector><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>S&amp;P Credit Research</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/623582</link><guid isPermaLink="false">spcred/623582</guid><spcred:index_mode xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">norm</spcred:index_mode><title>Summary: Investcorp Bank B.S.C.</title><description>The latest Summary from S&amp;P</description><pubDate>1/2/2008 8:29:01 AM</pubDate><spcred:type xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Summary</spcred:type><spcred:price xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">175</spcred:price><spcred:dataset xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">global</spcred:dataset><spcred:docid xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">623582</spcred:docid><spcred:index_entry_dispcountry xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Bahrain</spcred:index_entry_dispcountry><spcred:index_entry_dispgics xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Asset Management &amp; Custody Banks</spcred:index_entry_dispgics><spcred:index_entry_dispregion xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Europe, Middle East, Africa</spcred:index_entry_dispregion><spcred:index_entry_dispregion xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Latin America</spcred:index_entry_dispregion><spcred:index_entry_dispregion xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Emerging Markets</spcred:index_entry_dispregion><spcred:index_entry_dispsector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Global Issuers</spcred:index_entry_dispsector><spcred:index_entry_dispsector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Financial Institutions</spcred:index_entry_dispsector><spcred:index_entry_disptype xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Summary</spcred:index_entry_disptype><spcred:index_entry_excerpt xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">The ratings on Bahrain-based Investcorp Bank B.S.C. benefit from its robust placement franchise in the Gulf, a long track record in alternative investment, consistent strategy, stable management team, and strong risk management. Offsetting factors include: the potential negative impact on earnings if Investcorp is unable to make private equity acquisitions or exits over a sustained period, that this portfolio is relatively concentrated and will periodically demonstrate weaknesses, and reputational risk. Investcorp has five business lines covering most areas of alternative investments. These are: private equity, hedge funds, real estate, technology investments, and, with effect from 2007, growth capital in the Gulf. Assets under management (AUM) were $13.2 billion at June 30, 2007. Financial performance, which is primarily driven by private</spcred:index_entry_excerpt><spcred:index_entry_primcountry xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">BHR</spcred:index_entry_primcountry><spcred:index_entry_primgics xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">40203010 402030 4020 40</spcred:index_entry_primgics><spcred:index_entry_primissuer xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Investcorp Bank B.S.C.</spcred:index_entry_primissuer><spcred:index_entry_primissuerid xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">325247</spcred:index_entry_primissuerid><spcred:index_entry_primreg xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">EUROMIDAFR</spcred:index_entry_primreg><spcred:index_entry_primreg xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">LATAMERICA</spcred:index_entry_primreg><spcred:index_entry_primreg xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">EMERGING</spcred:index_entry_primreg><spcred:index_entry_primticker xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">INVB$@BI</spcred:index_entry_primticker><spcred:index_entry_reporttype xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">SUMMARY</spcred:index_entry_reporttype><spcred:index_entry_sector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">GLOBISS</spcred:index_entry_sector><spcred:index_entry_sector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">FI</spcred:index_entry_sector><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>S&amp;P Credit Research</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/PBC_106661</link><guid isPermaLink="false">moodys/PBC_106661</guid><moodys:index_mode xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">pdf</moodys:index_mode><moodys:report_type xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">Analysis</moodys:report_type><pubDate>12/28/2007 8:12:17 AM</pubDate><title>Investcorp Bank B.S.C.</title><description>...Investcorp s Baa#/Prime-#/C- ratings refl ect the resilience of the bank s franchise  as a provider of alternative investments in the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC)  region and is supported by a strong liquidi ty profile, sufficient capitalisation and  healthy profit margins. The ratings al so reflect the bank s sophisticated risk  management, although this is somewhat o ffset by Investcorp s considerable risk  appetite embedded in its propri etary investment activities.  Investcorp s Baa#/Prime-# long- and short-term global local currency deposit  ratings do not incorporate any probabili ty of parental (shareholder) support and  factor in only a moderate to low probabi lity of systemic support, which is not  sufficient to provide ratings uplift.  The stable outlook on the ratings reflects our view that Investcorp will successfully  navigate the deteriorating credit mark ets climate such that medium-term  creditworthiness will not be negatively affected.    ...

</description><moodys:issuer xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">Investcorp Bank B.S.C.</moodys:issuer><moodys:org_id xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">600020007</moodys:org_id><moodys:price xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">300.0000</moodys:price><moodys:report_class xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">Analysis</moodys:report_class><moodys:format xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">pdf</moodys:format><moodys:issuer_list xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">Investcorp Bank B.S.C.</moodys:issuer_list><moodys:docid xmlns:moodys="http://www.alacra.com/moodys">PBC_106661</moodys:docid><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>Moody's Global Credit Research</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/346562_report_frame</link><guid isPermaLink="false">fitch/346562_report_frame</guid><fitch:index_mode xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">pdf</fitch:index_mode><fitch:company xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">Investcorp Bank</fitch:company><fitch:company xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">Investcorp Capital Limited</fitch:company><fitch:company xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">Investcorp S.A.</fitch:company><fitch:companyid xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">80089563</fitch:companyid><fitch:companyid xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">80089702</fitch:companyid><fitch:companyid xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">83272263</fitch:companyid><pubDate>10/11/2007 10:12:00 AM</pubDate><fitch:industry xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">01010000</fitch:industry><fitch:industry xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">01010100</fitch:industry><fitch:industry xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">01010200</fitch:industry><fitch:price xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">385</fitch:price><fitch:report xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">Full Rating Report</fitch:report><fitch:ticker xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">INVCORP</fitch:ticker><title>Credit Analysis on Investcorp SA</title><description>Fitch 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.</description><fitch:docid xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">346562_report_frame</fitch:docid><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>Fitch Research</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/346564_report_frame</link><guid isPermaLink="false">fitch/346564_report_frame</guid><fitch:index_mode xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">pdf</fitch:index_mode><fitch:company xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">Investcorp Bank</fitch:company><fitch:company xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">Investcorp Capital Limited</fitch:company><fitch:company xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">Investcorp S.A.</fitch:company><fitch:companyid xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">80089563</fitch:companyid><fitch:companyid xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">80089702</fitch:companyid><fitch:companyid xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">83272263</fitch:companyid><pubDate>10/11/2007 10:12:00 AM</pubDate><fitch:industry xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">01010000</fitch:industry><fitch:industry xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">01010100</fitch:industry><fitch:industry xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">01010200</fitch:industry><fitch:price xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">150</fitch:price><fitch:report xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">Credit Update</fitch:report><fitch:ticker xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">INVCORP</fitch:ticker><title>Credit Update on Investcorp SA</title><description>Fitch 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.</description><fitch:docid xmlns:fitch="http://www.alacra.com/fitch">346564_report_frame</fitch:docid><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>Fitch Research</alacra:ip></item></channel></rss>