Research
Unrivaled market insights
At a time when knowledgeable investors face more investment choices than ever before, it is imperative that they have access to the most relevant information in order to make the right decisions. Having always prided ourselves on our high level of service based on insightful recommendations, first-rate execution, and performance-oriented back-office, we moved to maintain our edge in this regard with the delivering of research publications.
Our research department, which resources are used to assist traders and the sales force in suggesting ideas to customers, offers institutional and retail investors wide range of research publications.
We provide various analytical services including: equity research reports as well as economic and sector publications.
Equity research
Accurate and Insightful Equity Research important to investors
With the only Equity Research Team of its kind in Lebanon, FFA Private Bank has proved itself a pioneer once again in delivering an unrivaled customer service.
Our research department carries out fundamental analysis as well as in-depth and independent investment advice on listed companies. Utilizing the wealth of knowledge and expertise shared by our analysts, our dedicated Research team is focused on providing valuable independent information to our clients on local Lebanese stocks as well as equity markets in the broader Middle East. Our research extends to the most prominent listed companies in the region from key sectors including finance, real estate and telecoms.
Using their expertise, analyzing a stock, its industry and peer group to provide earnings and valuation estimates, our analysts are committed to providing international quality publications that demonstrate insight, creativity and value, while commanding respect among investors. The reports we issue are designed to convert volumes of financial information and analysts’ views into concise, straightforward publications from which professional investors can easily make informed investment decisions.
In addition to covering listed companies, our Equity Research team maintains its complete view by following many of the major players in its covered sectors and supplements this full range of company-focused research with a variety of industry analyses.
Economic publications
Access to Insightful and Reliable Information
We pride ourselves to be responsible for the overall tracking, monitoring as well as analysis of economic, monetary and financial developments and risks based on information at micro, sectoral and macro levels within Lebanon and regional markets.
Our economic publications' areas of coverage encompass:
- Coverage on selected sectors through interesting thematic detailing a full investment picture for a sector
- Quarterly publication on economic indicators in Lebanon which aims at providing an unbiased and factual overview of the Lebanese economy to the reader and to become a reference in the decision-making process.
Combining all of these perspectives, our team allows investors to make the fully informed, yet timely investment decisions that can lead to long-term capital appreciation.
Advisory
Bridging the gap between corporate clients and investors “Our objective is to provide investment banking services to mid-sized companies through client focus and integrity. Servicing mid-sized companies
Our Research and Advisory division offers a range of investment banking services to local and regional companies with the aim to help them increase their corporate value. From IPO launching and private placing, to mergers and acquisitions and leverage buy-outs, we develop value-added solutions to achieve our clients’ objectives.
Our services address business owners that want to: - Expand through a merger or acquisition
- Sell equity stakes
- Raise capital to facilitate their expansion
- Find an alternative source to bank loans
- Pursue an Initial Public Offering
- Raise debt from banks and alternative sources
- Perform financial restructuring of their companies
We execute a wide range of complex domestic and international transactions including:
Mergers, acquisitions and joint-ventures
If you want to grow through a merger or acquisition, we can help by identifying and evaluating potential acquisition targets, providing valuation analyses, evaluating and proposing financial and strategic alternatives and rendering, if appropriate, fairness opinions. We also advise as to the timing, structure, financing and pricing of a proposed acquisition and assist in negotiating and closing the acquisition. Divestitures and sale transactions
When contemplating the sale of a business, assets or an entire company, we can assist you in evaluating and recommending financial and strategic alternatives, advising on the appropriate sales process for the situation and valuation issues, assisting in preparing an offering memorandum or other appropriate sales materials and rendering, if appropriate, fairness opinions. Restructuring of existing debt, equity and other obligations
We play an active role in negotiations with equity holders and debt holders to restructure existing debt and equity obligations, as well as other corporate liabilities such as leases, accounts payable and accrued expenses. Raising equity
FFA Private Bank advises companies that want to expand their business by a capital increase. We estimate their funding requirements and prepare a factual and financial memorandum to be compiled in Private Placement Memorandums which will then be submitted to potential investors. Moreover, we possess a thorough understanding of the capital markets and have the ability to raise capital in competitive environments through our extensive network of financial institutions, private equity funds and high net worth investors in the MENA region Raising debt
We have extensive relationships with bank lenders as well as financial institutions to provide debt financing to companies in need. Furthermore, through our internal resources and capacities, we can finance companies by providing them medium and long term loans. Performing Initial Public Offerings
Whether in Lebanon or the MENA region, , FFA Private Bank performs IPO advisory and IPO’s on the different stock exchanges for companies that have attained a certain stage of maturity. We integrate our expertise in sales and trading and in Corporate & Merchant Banking to offer clients seamless advice and sophisticated solutions in public placement of equities by performing the origination, structuring and execution of the deal. With original ideas and high distribution capabilities in most MENA markets, we work to help clients get added-value from each stage of a transaction. FFA Private Bank is also continually developing its expertise to enable clients to mitigate strategic, operational, credit and market risks. Financial analysis
We conduct detailed business due diligence in connection with restructurings. This includes evaluating business plans, liquidity needs and debt capacity and developing long-term financial projections.
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