Professional Background
Sami joined GIB Capital in February 2012 from HSBC where he had worked for 7 years as part of the investment banking team in Saudi Arabia. Prior to joining HSBC, Sami spent 7 years in the audit and attestation field in Saudi Arabia.
Sami is an accomplished and successful investment banker, with expertise in financial advisory, IPOs, rights issues, equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions across multiple industries. Sami possesses a strong and distinguished record in originating, pitching and winning investment banking transactions, and has been responsible for transactions totaling in excess of US$ 4.7 billion to date (excluding NCB IPO and Ma’aden rights issue). He demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of capital markets regulations in Saudi Arabia, common stakeholder objectives, and both buyer and seller aspirations. Sami is confident conducting due diligence activities and equity valuations, and has a sound understanding of private equity combined with extensive knowledge in financial analysis and capital raising. Sami is able to develop positive and trusting relationships with global businesses, and is able to effectively manage a personal portfolio of key accounts. Sami is recognized as a focused and respected leader with significant staffing experience in investment banking.
Areas of Expertise
- M&A advisory
- Equity capital markets
- Commercial due diligence
- Other advisory services
Education
- BS Accounting, Lebanese American University, Lebanon
Transactional Experience
| Select Closed Transactions | Transaction | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ebrahim M. Al-Mana & Brothers Co. | Sell-side M&A | 2016 |
| Bin Dawood Superstores | Sell-side M&A | 2016 |
| Al Alamiya for Cooperative Insurance Co | Rights issue | 2015 |
| Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) | Rights issue | 2014 |
| National Commercial Bank (NCB) | IPO | 2014 |
| General Lighting Company (GLC) | Sell-side M&A | 2014 |
| General Lighting Company (GLC) | Buy-side M&A | 2014 |
| Middle East Specialized Cables Company | Rights issue | 2013 |
| United Electronics Company | IPO | 2011 |
| Undisclosed two interrelated companies within building materials sector | Merger | 2010 |
| Mouwasat Medical Services Company | IPO | 2009 |
| Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company | IPO | 2008 |
| BUPA Arabia for Cooperative Insurance Co | IPO | 2008 |
| Saudi Real Estate Company | Rights issue | 2006 |
| Fawaz Abdulaziz AlHokair and Company | IPO | 2006 |
| Taiba Investment and Real Estate Company | Rights issue | 2006 |
| Aldrees Petroleum and Transport Services Co | IPO | 2006 |
| Mouwasat Medical Services Company | P. Placement | 2005 |
| Almarai Company | IPO | 2005 |
| The Company for Cooperative Insurance | Privatization | 2005 |