PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL 2013

Investment Teaser

tfi investra uk property income fund

The First Investor QSCC (‘TFI’) and Investra Investments LLC (‘Investra’) are pleased to present an income yielding Shariah compliant Fund investing in distribution, logistics and light-industrial property in the United Kingdom (‘UK’) for the purpose of achieving a stable income stream and value enhancement for investors.

INVESTMENT STRATEGY• Create a portfolio of income producting assets in the secondary

distribution, logistical and light industrial sector based on principle investment record and assessment of market opportunity.

• Target assets between £2.5-10mn with single tenants, strong lease covenants, at least 8 years unexpired terms, yields of circa. 8% and reasonable expectation for rent and capital growth (through select value add strategies).

• Target locations outside Central London in the “Golden Triangle” region, local markets with supply constraints and stable demand from credit quality retail, distribution, manufacturing and services companies.

• Create a portfolio of assets diversified by sub-sector, location and tenant industry segment. Optimise capital with at least 50% LTV Shariah compliant debt financing. Exit through sale of portfolio or individual assets.

WHY UK DISTRIBUTION, LOGISTICS & LIGHT-INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY?

PRINCIPAL TERMS OF THE FUNDThe Fund TFI Investra UK Property Income Fund Ltd.,

is a Pound Sterling (“£”) fund established under the laws of the Cayman Islands.

Fund Size £50 million(“mn”) with at least 50% LTV Shariah compliant debt

First Closing May 2013

Sponsor Commitment

£10 million jointly committed by TFI and Investra.

Target Commitment £20mn by close.

Dividend Policy Average net yield 7-9% p.a. (Paid quarterly)

Total Return Target Net internal rate of return of 12-15%.

Min. Commitment £125,000 (approximately US$200,000).

Term 3 years plus 2 one-year extensions.

Exit Strategy Sale of portfolio or individual assets.

Proposed Fund StructureLong Term Out-performance

Total returns for the all industrial property sector have outperformed the retail and office sectors over the last 30 years.

Yield Potential Yields approaching bottom, widest yield gap between prime and secondary property in the sector, attractive initial yields with good poten-tial for compression over five years.

Lack of Sup-ply & Renewed Demand

Lack of development over last 5 years with shortage of adequate property of > 100,000 sq ft property. Marked increase in take up activity in 2012 with good prospects for rental growth.

Pick Up in Trans-action Activity

Transactions for the first 11 months of 2012 totaled £1.44 billion in the UK, similar to the average over the past ten years compared to £1 billion in 2008.

Special Features Operating and maintenance liabilities fall on the tenant. Attractive replacement cost with higher vacant possession value than other sectors.

Investors

FUND (Cayman Islands)

Property Management Agreement

Investment Management Agreement

Sponsors

Investment Manager

Investment Advisor

Property Manager

PROPCO(2)(Cayman Islands)

PROPCO(1)(Cayman Islands)

PROPCO(N)(Cayman Islands)

Investment Advisory Agreement

PROPERTY ASSET(1)

PROPERTY ASSET(2)

PROPERTY ASSET(N)

Service Agreement

Equity Ownership

Inter Company loan

The Investment Manager does not guarantee the target returns and prospective Investors are advised to consider the risk factors as set out in theInformation Memorandum.

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL 2013

Assets Under Consideration

Asset 1 Asset 2 Asset 3 Asset 4

Anchor Tenant Industry

Metals & Mining Consumer Products

Fashion & Apparel Metals & Mining

Unexpired Lease Period

16.15 years 8.76 years 13.47 years 9.77 years

Asking Price £ 5,200,000.00 £4,300,000.00 £ 9,868,000.00 £ 3,400,000.00

Initial Yield 10.58% 10.12% 9.36% 10.14%

Dividend forecast per property

8.50% 8.00% 7.60% 8.40%

Principal Strategy Compression of Yield based on

improved Tenant Strength

Compression of yield and

re-gear

Compression of yield as more institutions

enter market and debt opens up

Compression of yield as well as

re-gearing lease

tfi investra uk property income fund Investment Teaser

sector performance

Contact UsKhalid Al-Subeai Chief Executive Officer (TFI)Tel +974 4459 6100 kalsubeai@tfi.com.qa

Soufiane ouennicheDirector Real Estate Investment (TFI)Tel +974 4459 6171souenniche@tfi.com.qa

Zaid M. RandereeManaging DirectorInvestra Investments LLCTel +971 (0) 43800211zr@investrainvest.com

Mobeen JassatDirector & Head of Investment StrategyInvestra Investments LLCTel +971 (0) 43800211mj@investrainvest.com

IMPORTANT NOTICEThe Fund is not governed by the laws of the state of Qatar and it is not regulated by the Qatar Central Bank and it is not subject to the overview of the Qatar Central Bank. The Fund is not governed by the law number 25 of 2002 (Investment Funds Law) of the state of Qatar. Prospective investors should satisfy themselves as to the risks associated with investing in the Fund, as the fund is an unregulated fund where the risks may be higher than a regulated fund. The information, opinions, data, quantitative and qualitative statements contained in this report have been obtained from research, trade and statistical services as well as other sources believed to be reliable. The information, opinions, rankings or recommendations contained in this report are submitted solely for informational purposes. The First Investor QSCC opinions and estimates reflect current judgment; they are neither all-inclusive nor can they be guaranteed to be complete or accurate. The opinions expressed are our current opinions as of the date appearing on the review only. Our analysis is subject to possible change without notice. The First Investor QSCC does not warrant the information or services provided herein, either expressly or impliedly, for any particular purpose and expressly disclaims any implied warranties, including but not limited to, warranties of title, non-infringement, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The First Investor QSCC is not nor will not be responsible for any loss or damage that could result from interception by third parties of any information mentioned in this report. Reiterating, The First Investor QSCC cannot and does not guarantee the accuracy, validity, timeliness or completeness of any information or data made available to you for any particular purpose. In no event will The First Investor QSCC nor any of its directors, officers or employees or any such parties be liable, whether in contract or tort, for any direct, special, indirect, consequential or incidental damages or any other damages of any kind even if The First Investor QSCC or any other such party has been advised of the possibility thereof. None of the information contained in this report constitutes a recommendation, solicitation or offer by The First Investor QSCC to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments of any person or provide any investment advice or service. Unless otherwise specified, this report is for your personal and non-commercial use only and you may print, copy and use any information or portion of this report for your personal use only. You, the recipient or the user may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, frame, create derivative works from, transfer, sell, profit or otherwise use in any other way for commercial or public purposes in whole or in part any information, products or services obtained from this report, except for the purposes expressly provided herein, without The First Investor QSCC prior written approval.

Risks

About Investra

Investra Investment LLC (‘Investra’) acts as principal, advisor and arranger of real estate investments in the UK. Investra is registered as a commercial investment company in Dubai and works with a team in London to professionally bring forward transactions, equity and execution skills to high net worth families, institutions and sovereign wealth joint venture companies looking to participate in strategic investment opportunities in select markets.

The principals have collectively invested and advised on transactions over £1 billion in the Central London Office, High Street Retail, Regional Offices and Distribution sectors.

Investra has worked closely with Pelham Associates (“Pelham”) based in London. Pelham have traditionally selected assets to recommend to Investra who in turn have closed deals with institutions and family offices in the GCC, Africa and Europe.

In operational terms, Pelham have also concluded over 200 tenant lettings, carried out over 1000 rent reviews, handled repairs, maintenance, leasing issues and all tenant negotiation. They have a long standing relationship with a number of leading UK property businesses to provide further support as and when required.

About TFITFI is a 100% whole owned subsidiary of Barwa Bank. The core activity of TFI is providing key financial services and solutions to our clients while ensuring compliance with Shariah laws. We have developed specialized services that are provided by our three business units - Investment Banking, Real Estate Investments (REI), Asset Management Since 2010, REI placed commitments of over US$1 billion in global real estate opportunities including a US$ 650 million investment in Washington D.C.’s widely acclaimed City Center DC project, one of the largest real estate projects under development in North America. REI also co-advised Barwa Real Estate’s US$ 3.2 billion high profile merger with Qatar Real Investment Company (Alaqaria) in the first half of 2010.

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Distribution Warehouse

All Industrial Retail Office All Property

Performance by Sector - Last 30 Years Source: IPD, GVA

Capital Growth Income Return Total Return

3 years 5 years 10 years 20 years 30 years

Stand. Ind. 7.40% 6.70% 6.90% 8.10% 8.30%

Distribution 7.40% 6.90% 6.90% 7.60% 8.00%

All Industrial 7.40% 6.80% 6.90% 8.00% 8.20%

Retail 6.40% 5.80% 5.70% 6.20% 6.00%

Office 6.40% 5.90% 6.20% 7.10% 6.80%

All Property 6.50% 6.00% 6.00% 6.80% 6.60%

Income Return Annualised Performance (% pa) to end 2011 overPerformance by Sector - Last 30 YearsSource: IPD, GVA

Market Risk Restricted portfolio concentration, diversification by location, sub-sector and tenant segment.

Financial Risk

Robust investment appraisal and monitoring, active property management and limited debt financing.

Operational, Regulatory & Tax Risk

Board and investment committee govern opera-tional affairs. Report on a semi annual basis to in-vestors. Fund structure and documentation vetted by renown third party advisors.

The above key risk factors are not exhaustive for an investment in the Fund. Prospective Investors should read the Information Memorandum in its entirety and consult with their own advisors before deciding to subscribe.

Company: BARWA Bank Posted By: Rana Mesbah (press@ameinfo.com)Published: Qatar, Wednesday, December 05 - 2012 at 09:06 (GMT+4)

The First Investor and Investra Investments tolaunch income yielding property fund focusingon distribution and warehousing assets in UK

The First Investor (TFI), theinvestment banking divisionof Barwa Bank Group(BBG), is pleased toannounce the signing of amemorandum ofunderstanding with InvestraInvestments LLC (Investra),announcing the first majorfund in the region thatwould invest in income-generating property in the

David J. Clarke, CEO of TFI commented on the venture, 'TFI is proud to partner with Investrafor what will be TFI and Barwa Bank Group's first fund in the UK. We expect to launch the fundin January 2013, and are happy to give investors the opportunity to invest in a Shari'ah compliantmanner in the UK real estate sector. I am confident that with TFI's investment expertise andInvestra's specialised knowledge of the UK real estate market, investors will be very satisfiedwith the expected results.'

The fund has been structured to cater for the income-generating needs of investors in the region.Combining TFI and Investra's resources and expertise, the Fund will focus on distribution andlogistics property with strong tenants and long lease agreements. With attractive risk-adjustedtarget yields, the fund offers investors the opportunity to access a specialist asset class in theUnited Kingdom. As sponsors, TFI and Investra, have seeded GBP5m each into the proposition.

Zaid Randeree, Managing Director of Investra, said, 'TFI is a professional and experiencedinvestment manager and we are extremely pleased to work with them and offer our know-howof the UK real estate market to provide an extremely attractive fund.'

The fund will offer attractive target net yields of 7-9% per annum, exposure to a specialist assetclass allowing for diversification and subscription with investment as low as £250,000.

Against the backdrop of an economic slowdown in neighbouring Europe, the UK distributionand logistics market is yielding attractive opportunities for investment. The sponsors aim to puttogether a portfolio of assets that will yield attractive levels of rental income at low acquisitionprices. . Investra and its affiliate Pelham have considerable expertise as principal investors andproperty managers in the UK market with circa GBP1bn of investment in UK real estate. Investrahas therefore built a strong track-record primarily in the UK working closely with select on groundservice providers.

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Mohamed Al Hasan, Head of Real Estate Investments, TFI concluded, 'With major institutionalinvestors now focusing on the UK, it is becoming an increasingly attractive sector. The fundoffers unique opportunities to benefit from this lucrative investment opportunity. Distribution,warehousing and logistical assets in the UK are generating particularly strong returns, so thetiming of this partnership could not be more compelling.'

Notes and Media ContactsAbout The First Investor (TFI)TFI is a leading Shari'ah investment company in Qatar owned by Barwa Bank and regulated by the QatarCentral Bank. It is emerging as one of the most respected investment banking firms within the region,combining Qatari leadership with both international and local expertise to provide dedicated services inInvestment Banking, Asset Management and Real Estate Investment. Through its strong international networkof relationships and deep technical expertise, TFI provides a global approach in helping clients formulate,deliver and manage effective corporate strategies. Visit http://www.tfi.com.qa for more information

About Investra Investments LLCInvestra Investment LLC ('Investra') acts as principal, advisor and arranger of real estate investments in the UK.Investra is registered as a commercial investment company in Dubai and works with a team in London toprofessionally bring forward transactions, equity and execution skills to high net worth families, institutions andsovereign wealth joint venture companies looking to participate in strategic investment opportunities in selectmarkets. Investra has operated in various asset classes in the UK in a select manner targeting institutionalgrade investments that qualify for its own equity as well as co-investors. Through the principal's experience todeal with transactions in the Central London Office, High Street Retail, Regional Offices and Distributionsectors. The principals have collectively invested and advised on transactions over £1bn.

Contact:Aziz LouksahAgency 222, Public RelationsOffice No: +974 44292666

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26 BUSINESSWEDNESDAY 5 DECEMBER 2012

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• Bullion - Mumbai Gold (10 gm) Standard Rs. 31400.00

Silver (1 kg) Rs. 63110.00

• Indian Rupees QR1 = 14.90• Sensex BSE 193348.12

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• LIC (International) launches New Gold Investment Plan ‘GOLD PLUS’ – which provides an opportunity to invest in GOLD ETF & GOLD SPOT, PAN Card/Demat Account not required.

• Short-term investment plan from LIC International upto 6.4 percent return p.a. (in dollar)

• Housing loan from HDFC LTD• Mutual Fund: Buy & Sell: SBI MF, HDFC MF, UTI MF, Birla Sun Life MF,

Tata MF, Reliance MF etc.Contact: Investec, Tel: 44325060/44365060 email: investec@qatar.net.qa

IMPORTANT NOTE: Published by HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, P O Box 57, Doha, Qatar which is licensed and regulated by Qatar Central Bank and Jersey Financial Services Commission. Information quoted is from publicly available sources or proprietary data and subject to change. HSBC accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising out of the use of all or part of this material. This information is general and does not take into account individual circumstances, objectives or needs. The price of bonds can and does fluctuate. The secondary market for bonds may not provide significant liquidity or may trade based on prevailing market conditions. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. You should consider these matters and consult your financial advisor prior to making any investment decisions.

*Periodic Distribution Amount

QATARI MARKETBond Coupon Maturity Currency Mid-Price Yield Moody’s S&P

Qatar Govt 5.15% 4/9/2014 USD 105.69 0.87 % Aa2 AA

Qatar Govt 3.125% 1/20/2017 USD 105.63 1.71 % Aa2 AA

Qatar Govt 6.55% 4/9/2019 USD 126.25 2.11 % Aa2 AA

Qatar Govt 5.25% 1/20/2020 USD 119.88 2.22 % Aa2 AA

Qatar Govt 4.5% 1/20/2022 USD 114.94 2.65 % Aa2 AA

Qatar Govt 9.75% 6/15/2030 USD 181.00 3.52 % Aa2 AA

Qatar Govt 6.4% 1/20/2040 USD 140.25 3.96 % Aa2 AA

Qatar Govt 5.75% 1/20/2042 USD 131.00 3.95 % Aa2 AA

Qatari Diar 3.5% 7/21/2015 USD 105.13 1.50 % Aa2 AA

Qatari Diar 5% 7/21/2020 USD 117.25 2.50 % Aa2 AA

Comqat 5% 11/18/2014 USD 106.25 1.74 % A1 A-

Comqat 3.375% 4/11/2017 USD 104.00 2.40 % A1 A-

QIB 3.856% 10/7/2015 USD 104.88 2.08 % NR NR

QNB 3.125% 11/16/2015 USD 103.63 1.85 % Aa3 A+

QNB 3.375% 2/22/2017 USD 104.88 2.16 % Aa3 A+

Doha Bank 3.5% 3/14/2017 USD 103.63 2.60 % A2 A-

Qtel 3.375% 10/14/2016 USD 104.63 2.12 % A2 A

Qtel 7.875% 6/10/2019 USD 129.81 2.83 % A2 A

Qtel 4.75% 2/16/2021 USD 112.25 3.05 % A2 A

Qtel 5% 10/19/2025 USD 112.00 3.81 % A2 A

Rasgas 5.5% 9/30/2014 USD 108.25 0.90 % Aa3 A

Rasgas 5.832% 9/30/2016 USD 110.13 3.01 % Aa3 A

Rasgas 5.298% 9/30/2020 USD 113.25 3.36 % Aa3 A

SOVEREIGNSBond PDA* Maturity Currency Mid-Price Yield Moody’s S&P

Abu Dhabi Govt 5.5% 4/8/2014 USD 106.88 0.34 % Aa2 AA

Abu Dhabi Govt 6.75% 4/8/2019 USD 128.00 2.02 % Aa2 AA

Dubai Govt 6.7% 10/5/2015 USD 111.00 2.65 % NR NR

Dubai Govt 4.9% 5/2/2017 USD 107.06 3.17 % NR NR

Dubai Govt 7.75% 10/5/2020 USD 123.88 4.15 % NR NR

Dubai Govt 6.45% 5/2/2022 USD 114.00 4.60 % NR NR

Qatar Govt 4% 1/20/2015 USD 105.69 1.28 % Aa2 AA

Bahrain Govt 6.273% 11/22/2018 USD 113.81 3.67 % NR BBB

Bahrain Govt 5.5% 3/31/2020 USD 106.75 4.41 % NR BBB

Egypt Govt 5.75% 4/29/2020 USD 104.25 5.05 % B2 B

Morocco Govt 4.5% 10/5/2020 EUR 99.88 4.52 % NR BBB-

Qatar National Bank launches debt fundDOHA: The Qatar National Bank (QNB), a leading regional lender, has launched a debt (bond) fund which is open for subscription to retail as well as corporate and institutional investors with the minimum subscription amount being QR20,000 ($5,479.4). Further investment can be made be in multiples of QR 10,000.

The fund will be denominated in Qatari riyal (QR), a QNB release said yesterday adding that QNB is the first Qatari bank to float a debt fund. The unique features of the QNB Debt Fund provide an attractive platform for subscrib-ers to invest in debt securities which are issued by GCC-based sovereign and corporate entities.

Amid often- challenging global market conditions, GCC bonds offer a combination of attractive rates of return (and superior levels of underlying credit risk) which is not generally available elsewhere.

The QNB debt fund is suitable for investors who are seeking an enhancement to the returns which they would otherwise receive through deposits. As such, it is likely to be appropriate both for individual and corporate as well as institutional investors. “This innovative product is yet another example of QNB’s determination to remain the partner institution of choice,” said the release.

QNB aims to make the appeal of the Debt Fund as broad as possible. To achieve this, it is offering a unique opportunity to subscribe to the Fund, with no monthly subscription (entry) or redemption (exit) fees.

NCB Capital plans Islamic equityDUBAI: NCB Capital, Saudi Arabia’s largest asset manager, is launching a range of Irish-domiciled Islamic mutual funds, as it seeks to broaden its inves-tor base and appeal to emerging market investors, according to senior executives.

The Jeddah-based firm has launched two funds which invest in Saudi Arabian and GCC equities.

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The First Investor, Investra sign MoUDOHA: The First Investor (TFI), the investment bank-ing unit of Barwa Bank Group (BBG), announced the signing of a memorandum of under-standing (MoU) with Investra Investments LLC (Investra), announcing the first major fund in the region that would invest in income-generating property in the distribution and logistics sector of the United Kingdom, a statement said yesterday.

David J Clarke, CEO of TFI said: “TFI is proud to partner with Investra for what will be TFI and Barwa Bank Group’s first fund in the UK. We expect to launch the fund in January 2013, and are happy to give investors the opportunity to invest in a Shariah compliant manner in the UK real estate sector. I am confident that

with TFI’s investment expertise and Investra’s specialised knowl-edge of the country’s real estate market, investors will be very sat-isfied with the expected results.”

The fund has been structured to cater for the income-gener-ating needs of investors in the region.

Combining TFI and Investra’s resources and expertise, the Fund will focus on distribu-tion and logistics property with strong tenants and long lease agreements.

With attractive risk-adjusted target yields, the fund offers investors the opportunity to access a specialist asset class in the UK. As sponsors, TFI and Investra, have seeded GBP five million each into the proposition.

Zaid Randeree, Managing

Director of Investra, added: “TFI is a professional and experienced investment manager and we are extremely pleased to work with them and offer our know-how of the UK real estate market to provide an extremely attractive fund.”

The fund will offer attractive target net yields of 7-9 percent per annum, exposure to a special-ist asset class allowing for diver-sification and subscription with investment as low as £250,000 (QR1.46m).

Against the backdrop of an eco-nomic slowdown in neighbouring Europe, the UK distribution and logistics market is yielding attrac-tive opportunities for investment. The sponsors aim to put together a portfolio of assets that will yield attractive levels of rental income at low acquisition prices.

Investra and its affiliate Pelham have considerable expertise as principal investors and property managers in the UK market with circa £1bn (QR5.86bn) of invest-ment in UK real estate. Investra has therefore built a strong track-record primarily in the UK work-ing closely with select on ground service providers.

Mohamed Al Hasan, Head of Real Estate Investments at TFI said: “With major institutional investors now focusing on the UK, it is becoming an increasingly attractive sector.

The fund offers unique oppor-tunities to benefit from this lucrative investment opportu-nity. Distribution, warehousing and logistical assets in the UK are generating particularly strong returns, so the timing of this partnership could not be more compelling.”

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Barwa Bank unit, Investra to launch fund in January

Officials from The First Investor and Investra Investments during the sign-ing ceremony.

Customers at one of the Gettco stores.

Aamal to introduce Gettco productsDOHA: Aamal Company QSC (Aamal) has announced the expansion of its Aamal Trading and Distribution business with the introduction a new con-sumer products line, Gettco Home Appliances, a release said yesterday.

Gettco Home Appliances offers a full range of Gettco branded home appliances such as: LED TV, air conditioners, refrigera-tors, gas cookers, microwaves, dishwashers, washing machines and dryers. It also offers small appliances such as kettles, food processors and vacuum cleaners. Aamal Trading and Distribution created, owns and markets the Gettco brand. The Gettco name was first given by Aamal founders in 1969 to what later became the Trading and Distribution branch.

The appliances will be manufac-tured in China by a global producer which is one of the largest in the world and supplies other inter-national brands. The Appliances

are currently being distributed through wholesalers, hypermarkets and separate projects.

The company will open its own first dedicated showroom by early 2013 and expects to export Gettco Home Appliance products to the GCC market in the future. Most of Gettco home appliances come with energy ratings A or A+ which ensures their efficient performance and eco-friendliness.

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Qafco-6 project to be launched next TuesdayDOHA: Qatar Fertilizers Company (Qafco) has announced that it will launch next Tuesday the QR2.2m Qafco-6 expansion project in Mesaieed Industrial City.

Qafco Board Chairman Abdul Aziz bin Ahmed Al Malki said in remarks contained in a press release issued by the company today that Qafco 6 which is the sixth plant for the production of urea at Qafco took 35 months to build by a consortium of Italian Sabiam and South Korean Hyundai companies.

He added that Qafco 6 will play a significant role in push-ing forward the economic development in the State of Qatar, stressing that the new project comes in the context of the national income diver-sification for benefiting from the country’s huge natural gas reserves and as part of Qafco’s ambitious plan of development and modernisation.

It is worth mentioning that the initiative idea of Qafco-6 project was based on Qafco’s successful business experience in the course of the last four decades, and the encouraging national vast reserve of natural gas. Having these potentials, Qafco has taken upon itself the task of drawing up an ambitious future vision to ensure further development of the com-pany. In this context the idea of initiating Qafco-6 project, has come up.

QNA

Last Updated:29 Nov 12

The First Investor and Investra Investments to launch anincome yielding property fund focusing on distribution andwarehousing assets in the UK Doha - 29 November 2012

The First Investor (TFI), the investment banking division of Barwa Bank Group (BBG), is pleased to announce the  signing of a memorandum of understanding withInvestra Investments LLC (Investra), announcing the first major fund in the region that would invest in income-generating property in the distribution and logisticssector of the United Kingdom.  David J. Clarke, CEO of TFI commented on the venture, "TFI is proud to partner with Investra for what will be TFI and Barwa Bank Group's first fund in the UK.  Weexpect to launch the fund in January 2013, and are happy to give investors the opportunity to invest in a Shari'ah compliant manner in the UK real estate sector. Iam confident that with TFI's investment expertise and Investra's specialised knowledge of the UK real estate market, investors will be very satisfied with theexpected results."

The fund has been structured to cater for the income-generating needs of investors in the region. Combining TFI and Investra's resources and expertise, the Fundwill focus on distribution and logistics property with strong tenants and long lease agreements.  With attractive risk-adjusted target yields, the fund offersinvestors the opportunity to access a specialist asset class in the United Kingdom. As sponsors, TFI and Investra, have seeded GBP 5 million each into theproposition.

Zaid Randeree, Managing Director of Investra, said, "TFI is a professional and experienced investment manager and we are extremely pleased to work with themand offer our know-how of the UK real estate market to provide an extremely attractive fund." 

The fund will offer attractive target net yields of 7-9% per annum, exposure to a specialist asset class allowing for diversification and subscription with investmentas low as £250,000.

Against the backdrop of an economic slowdown in neighbouring Europe, the UK distribution and logistics market is yielding attractive opportunities forinvestment.  The sponsors aim to put together a portfolio of assets that will yield attractive levels of rental income at low acquisition prices. . Investra and itsaffiliate Pelham have considerable expertise as principal investors and property managers in the UK market with circa GBP 1 billion of investment in UK real estate.Investra has therefore built a strong track-record primarily in the UK working closely with select on ground service providers.

Mohamed Al Hasan, Head of Real Estate Investments, TFI concluded, "With major institutional investors now focusing on the UK, it is becoming an increasinglyattractive sector. The fund offers unique opportunities to benefit from this lucrative investment opportunity. Distribution, warehousing and logistical assets in theUK are generating particularly strong returns, so the timing of this partnership could not be more compelling."

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About The First Investor (TFI)TFI is a leading Shari'ah investment company in Qatar owned by Barwa Bank and regulated by the Qatar Central Bank.  It is emerging as one of the most respectedinvestment banking firms within the region, combining Qatari leadership with both international and local expertise to provide dedicated services in InvestmentBanking, Asset Management and Real Estate Investment. Through its strong international network of relationships and deep technical expertise, TFI provides aglobal approach in helping clients formulate, deliver and manage effective corporate strategies. Visit http://www.tfi.com.qa for more information

About Investra Investments LLCInvestra Investment LLC ('Investra') acts as principal, advisor and arranger of real estate investments in the UK.  Investra is registered as a commercial investmentcompany in Dubai and works with a team in London to professionally bring forward transactions, equity and execution skills to high net worth families, institutionsand sovereign wealth joint venture companies looking to participate in strategic investment opportunities in select markets. Investra has operated in various assetclasses in the UK in a select manner targeting institutional grade investments that qualify for its own equity as well as co-investors.  Through the principal'sexperience to deal with transactions in the Central London Office, High Street Retail, Regional Offices and Distribution sectors.  The principals have collectivelyinvested and advised on transactions over £1bn.

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