SICO BSC (c)

Overview

SICO BSC (c) is a prominent regional asset manager, broker, and investment bank headquartered in Bahrain. Established in 1995, the company operates under a wholesale banking license from the Central Bank of Bahrain and manages assets exceeding USD 8 billion. SICO offers a comprehensive suite of financial services, including asset management, brokerage, market making, investment banking, advisory, and treasury, supported by a robust research team that provides insights into over 90% of the region's major equities. The firm's investment strategy focuses on a diverse range of asset classes, such as equity, fixed income, and real estate, targeting various stages of investment including growth, late stage, pre-IPO, and buyout opportunities. Geographically, SICO concentrates its investments in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, aiming to leverage regional growth prospects. The company has a broad industry focus, encompassing sectors like financial services, real estate, energy, healthcare, technology, consumer goods, telecommunications, utilities, materials, and industrials. SICO has demonstrated a strong track record in the financial sector, consistently outperforming the market and developing a solid base of institutional clients. The company's commitment to excellence is reflected in its recognition as the Best Investment Bank in Bahrain for multiple consecutive years by Global Finance's World's Best Investment Banks Awards. This accolade underscores SICO's ability to deliver strategic advisory services and execute landmark transactions that drive economic growth and capital market development in the MENA region.

Investment Focus

• Preference for investments in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates
• Interest in sectors such as financial services, real estate, energy, healthcare, technology, consumer goods, telecommunications, utilities, materials, and industrials
• Focus on growth, late stage, pre-IPO, and buyout opportunities

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