EMSA Capital expanded Bonbonetti’s profit margins and extended the company’s reach into Central Asia, the US, and Western and Central Europe. Company Headquarters: Hungary Business focus: Food & Beverage Growth: In 2007, Bonbonetti became debt free and cash flow positive impact highlights EMSA Capital introduced efficient streamlining of… Read More
Abraaj Capital invested US$361 million for a 50% stake in May 2008. Company Headquarters: Pakistan Business focus: Generation, transmission and distribution of electricity Revenue: US$1.2 billion (FY 2010) Employees: 18,000 impact highlights Abraaj developed a line loss reduction model—Integrated Business Centres (IBCs)—that ended the split between the… Read More
Clearwater invested US$45–50 million from June 2006 to August 2010. Company Headquarters: India Business focus: Commercial vehicle components manufacturer Revenue: US$220 million (2010) Growth: Annual revenues have grown from roughly US$75 million to US$220 million impact highlights Jamna Auto has transformed from a loss-making business to a… Read More
Actis helped Umeme secure a US$25 million loan from IFC. Company Headquarters: Uganda Business focus: Distribution of electrical power Growth: Since 2005, Umeme has added more than 100,000 new customers and currently connects over 50,000 new customers yearly impact highlights With support from Actis, Umeme has connected more… Read More
Global Environment Fund (GEF) holds a 75% majority stake in NEOgás. Company Headquarters: Brazil Business focus: Provides compressed natural gas service to off-pipeline customers Growth: NEOgás currently delivers compressed natural gas to 56 clients Employees: 110 in Brazil and Peru impact highlights GEF facilitated a change in… Read More
Cordiant Capital invested in Banro via a US$13 million PIPE transaction. Company Headquarters: Democratic Republic of the Congo Business focus: Gold exploration and development Revenue: Stock market cap of US$900 million Employees: Banro is one of the largest private employers in the region with 3,300 employees impact… Read More
EMPEA, on behalf of its 290 member firms, submitted comments on the draft SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations 2011 issued on August 1, 2011. Read More
EMPEA, on behalf of its members submitted comments on the consultation paper entitled “A New European Regime for Venture Capital” issued by the Internal Market and Services Section of the European Commission on 15 June 2011. Read More
EMPEA, on behalf of its 288 members, submitted comments on the Executive Regulations of Law No. 7 of 2010 Concerning Establishment of a Capital Markets Authority and Organization of Security Authority published in Kuwait’s Official Gazette, Issue No. 964 (56th year). Read More
In this issue Articles EMPEA: The Early Days to Today – A Profile of Roger S. Leeds Inside Perspectives: An Interview with Macquarie’s Robert Thorpe Viewpoint from EMPEA president and ceo Sarah alexander Rising inflation, currency volatility, food security, and political upheavals—these are the current headlines for emerging markets. Read More
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