Haykala Investment Managers (“Haykala”) is an Egyptian private equity company founded in 2005 by Commercial International Bank (“CIB”) and three members of Haykala’s management team. The company’s other shareholders comprise Mr. Samih Sawiris, Al Futtaim Capital and other high net-worth individuals. Haykala is managed by a team of professionals with substantial experience in private equity, banking, corporate finance as well as oil and gas. The primary objective of Haykala is to achieve superior levels of return by taking advantage of the buyout and private equity opportunities available in Egypt and the Middle East. Haykala successfully closed in 2006 a unique private equity fund, focusing on turnarounds. The investors behind this innovative investment vehicle comprise leading Egyptian banks, prominent industrial groups as well as several high net-worth individuals from Egypt and the Gulf. Haykala’s investment portfolio currently comprises several companies engaging in the dairy and juice, confectionary, steel and oil & gas sectors. Haykala offers a dynamic and entrepreneurial business environment in a modern and rapidly growing setting. The team is comprised of young like-minded individuals, characterized by dynamism, enthusiasm and hands-on involvement.