Al Barij International LLC - البا ر ج الد و لية ش.م.م

Corporate profile

Al Barij International LLC (ABI) is a limited liability company, formed in accordance with the Commercial laws of Oman.  The Company was incorporated on 27 April 2002 under registration number is 1/69581/9 with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

 Activities:

ABI is a management services boutique firm specializing in corporate finance, private equity and project development.

Corporate Finance

We provide financial advisory services and access to capital resources to assist clients to buy, sell and finance businesses.  As a boutique investment advisory firm serving middle market business we deal with private corporate clients as well as public companies. We work alongside management teams, shareholders, private equity investors, privately owned businesses and middle market businesses on all aspects of corporate finance transactions, from mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and company sales to management buy-outs (MBOs) and fundraising transactions.

Our corporate finance activities include but are not limited to:

•    Mergers & acquisitions
•    Buying & selling of Companies
•    Management buy outs and buy ins
•    Raising venture capital funding
•    Corporate Finance strategies
•    Divestments & exit planning
•    Company valuations
•    Project feasibility studies

Private Equity

As one of the leading private equity firms in Oman, we specialize in buy-outs of businesses that are under-performing or in need of a change in direction.  We invest not only our own funds in these businesses but also, if required, bring with us strategic co-investors who have a long track record of successful investing with us.  We create value for those businesses and our co-investors by delivering improved strategy, operations and management.    

Our current portfolio includes companies in diverse industries, acquired in a range of corporate divestitures, and transactions with private sellers.  We operate each portfolio company independently with the goal of creating long-term, sustainable value.

Project Development

We provide professional services to local and international clients for development of new projects. This includes starting from an idea and concept to reality.

Our services include pre-feasibility study, feasibility study, business plan, investing with or without co-investors, company formation, government licensing and permits, financing and the commencement of business.

ABI acts as a lead manager and/or Founder shareholder for setting up new projects in areas of financial services, industry, real estate, travel and tourism etc. ABI has the expertise to develop an entire project from an idea on a drawing board to an operating entity. This function includes preparing financial and technical feasibility studies; sourcing and negotiating with international technical partners, obtaining commitments from investors, company formation, assisting in obtaining funding and project implementation.

Investments

House of Trading & Services LLC (HOTS) - Water treatment

HOTS is one of the pioneers in water management in Oman.  HOTS provides services from concept, design, procure, build, install, commission, operate and maintain of water treatment, reverse osmosis and sewerage treatment plants on a build, own operate as well as outright sale basis.
www.hotsllc.com

Oman Dental College SAOC - Education

Oman Dental College is the first and currently the only dental college in the Sultanate of Oman It admitted its first cohort of students in the academic year 2006/7. Oman Dental College is undergoing a period of intense growth as it approaches a steady state in 2012 when the first cohort is due to graduate with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). In addition to providing a dental training base in Oman, the dental clinical teaching hospital provides outpatient dental facilities that significantly increases the number of dental chairs and dentists available to the general public in the Sultanate, thereby improving patient access to quality dental healthcare at very affordable rates. 
For more information please refer to the website www.omandentalcollege.org

Muscat Thread Mills SAOG (MTM) - Sewing thread manufacturing

MTM is a public quoted company on the Muscat Securities Market.  MTM manufactures polyester thread for local use and exports.  MTM produces quality threads and is nominated as the ‘Preferred Supplier” by many leading retailers.  MTM exports to more than 15 countries.  For more information please refer to the website: www.mtm.com.om

Associates

Al Haima Sanitary Products LLC (HSP)

HSP is an industrial manufacturing company involved in the production of sanitary fittings for the construction industry.

Gulf Mushroom Products Company SAOG (GMPC) - Mushroom production

Is the largest Mushroom farm in the Middle East.  Gulf Mushroom has been growing and supplying the finest  and best quality fresh mushrooms for both retail and hospitality industry markets for over 10 years.   GMPC export fresh mushrooms across the Gulf region.  For more information please refer to the website: www.gulfmushroom.com

Subsidiaries

Unique Cards Promotion LLC (Bikum Discount) - Student discount card

Trading under the name Bikum Discount, this company focuses on producing high quality identification cards for universities and businesses. Bikum Discount also runs a discount card which operates in Oman...

ARA Web Designs - Website designs

ARA Website Agency is located in Muscat.  Ara aims at small to medium businesses that require design and web expertise.  Ara prides on personal approach for each project and on value for money...

Outdoor Signs Division - Neon signs

Outdoor Signs Division plans to become one of the leading sign manufacturing, installation and maintenance Division in the Sultanate offering a nationwide service.  Services will include Sign installation...