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COMPANY PROFILE
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Labacorp Group is a diversified holding company with core business interests in key economic
sectors spanning manufacturing, construction, power, real estate, agribusiness, and exhibition
among others, with strong track record of operational excellence, board involvement, deep sectors
expertise in Africa, with an extensive global network. It oversees the activities of its member
companies without directly doing business as an entity.
Labacorp Group portfolio is comprised of wholly and partly owned businesses, and has a
foothold in Africa, Middle East and North America with plans to extend to other sectors and
markets. Its operations are rooted in the economic philosophy of Afridevelopism which actively
promote economic development activities in Africa.
LABACORP CORE INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing Agribusiness Construction Exhibition
Technology Hospitality Power Real Estate
Oil & Gas Media & Advertising Consultancy/Training Trade/Services
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LABACORP MEMBER COMPANIES
Labacorp Industries, Ltd
Manufacturing | Importing | Assembling | Distribution
A diversified industrial manufacturing company that engages in the manufacturing, importing,
assembling and distribution of automobiles, solar PV modules & mounts, food and beverage
material handling equipment’s, construction equipment’s & products, oil & gas equipment’s,
textile, agricultural & transportation machinery. Labacorp Industries is committed to the
contribution of Africa’s manufacturing sector and has a network of leading international
manufacturers to market industrial products and operate manufacturing factories in Africa.
Slogan: Committed to Africa’s Industrialization | Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
Global Attain Advancement, LLC (GAA)
Exhibitions | Conferences | Publishing | Trade Missions
A trade show, publishing, and trade missions company that formulate a portfolio of high-level
investment, trade and development summits, forums, meetings, exhibitions and exploratory trade
missions across a variety of industries globally with 36 events under its portfolio, and engage in
exhibitions and conferences organizing and promotion, pavilions organizing, trade missions
organizing and facilitation, strategic marketing and matchmaking services, trade publications, and
trade consulting. Slogan: Your Partners to Achieve Hight Performance Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
Labacorp Infinite Loop, Inc (Linloop)
Invents | Design | Manufacturing
An innovative technology company that invent and manufacture robots, low-cost personal
computers, smartphones, 3D games, 3D printers, drones, & wearables. Feature Linloop products
includes LIFEBOOK PC - low-cost personal computers for students that can be plugged into any
screen and turn Tv screens or touchscreens into internet enabled devices, SmartBag – a smartbag
with solar panel and an integrated battery useful for people without access to electricity, SunTab -
an advanced version of SmartBag, SAM.10 - a humanoid robot. The innovations are pioneer by
Sam Kodo, co-founder & product architect of Linloop, who built the first robot from scraps and is
regarded as one of the Africa continent’s greatest innovators. Partially-Owned Subsidiary
Labacorp Media, Plc
Outdoor Advertising | Digital Media | Broadcasting | Publishing
A creative media & advertising company that provides advertising opportunities targeted to large
and powerful audience through digital media, publications, and outdoor advertising, with plans to
take outdoor advertising in Central Africa to another level by using digital mobile billboards
trucks, public transit vehicles, street teams and walking billboards, street brand ambassadors,
litterbins and street poles to market leading goods & services in Central Africa, starting from
Cameroon. Labacorp Media is also involved broadcasting, branding, creating and executing brand
activations and marketing campaigns for various internationally recognized brands. The company
also has plans to design and implements brand integration tactics in a variety of industries
including digital, social media, print, and radio and television. Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
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Labacorp Empire Investments, Ltd
Asset Management | Acquisitions | Investment Management
An acquisitions, asset and investment management firm dedicated to African markets, and
headquartered in Texas with affiliates across the continent. Labacorp Empire secures funding for
its wholly owned or joint-venture projects/companies, and invests in the private equities of
companies with extensive growth potential. The firm primarily sectors are advanced
manufacturing, technology, agriculture, consumer goods, and modern services, and through our
key involvement and role in development projects, the firm has extensive experience in the
management and trading of high performance assets, investments and strategic interests in
emerging and frontier markets. The firm takes advantage of the vast opportunities that exist in
Africa and create value for investors through cash flow generation. Partly-Owned Subsidiary
Labacorp Construction, LLC
Construction | Engineering | Property Management
An established and qualified construction, engineering, & property development company, that
involved in joint ventures, land acquisition, investment, facility management, real estate
development, solar plants development, feasibility studies, procurement, and consultancy as well
as manpower development. Labacorp Construction delivers landmark projects that foster long-
term progress and economic growth. Its main business focus, however, is Sustainable Buildings,
where we build sustainable homes and sell to our clientele. Majority-Owned Subsidiary
Bako Ambianda International, LLC (BAI)
Investment Advisory | Economic Development
A global economic development agency founded in 2015 that provides advisory, strategic cross-
border matchmaking solutions, deal facilitation, business & country re-branding, country
development vision agendas, and trading strategy to governments, businesses, individuals, and
groups. Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
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LABACORP MAJOR INITIATIVES
Africa Trade & Investment Global Summit (ATIGS)
A unique high-level conference and trade show, prestigious, biennial business platform designed
specifically to promote and facilitate international trade and foreign direct investment in Africa,
bringing together Global investors with interest in Africa, companies looking to expand or
establish their business operation in Africa, companies from Africa sourcing for international
partners, high-level government officials, trade promotional organizations (TPOs) and investment
promotion agencies (IPAs) from various African countries. The exhibition feature African
countries pavilions to connect with the world; Middle East, Europe, U.S.A, Canada, and Asia
exhibition/pavilions representing companies & government agencies with interests to engage with
Africa. ATIGS is the flagship event of Africa Trade & Investment Series (ATIGS Group™)
with plans to host and/or lease the brand license for country specific ATIGS. Next edition of
ATIGS is coming up on June 24-26, 2018 in Washington D.C. (Spearheaded by Global Attain
Advancement, LLC)
Afridevelopism Institute
A Pan-African think tank created to contribute meaningfully toward Africa’s development agenda
by promoting thoughtful analysis, strategies, global engagement, and actionable recommendations
that leads to new ideas for solving economic problems, and improving policy solutions as reflected
in AU Agenda 2063 and the global Agenda 2030 (Sustainable Development Goals). The institute
is inspired by the "Afridevelopism" philosophy of Bako Ambianda which promote development
& social progress in Africa. (Spearheaded by Bako Ambianda International. LLC)
Solar Business Festival (SBF)
A leading solar conference and trade show series that focuses on specific markets and provides a
significant business platform for knowledge sharing, connectivity, marketing, and sales, bringing
together solar & storage companies involved in the specific market, companies looking to expand
into the market, companies looking to grow their business beyond the market, and energy
consumers. Programs cover microgrids & energy storage, sustainable buildings, smart grid, clean
innovations, sustainable & smart agriculture, community solar, and more. SBF Texas is part of
Solar Business Festival: Series - SBF Group™ with plans to host and/or lease the brand license
for SBF series in South America, Asia & Sub-Sahara Africa. The upcoming SBF Texas edition is
scheduled for November 29 & 30, 2017 in Austin, Texas. | (Spearhead by Global Attain
Advancement, LLC)
Dubai Business Engagement Forum (DBEF)
A high-level event series designed specifically to connect global business minds with Dubai, and
promote the destination as the hub for foreign trade, with a current focus on highlighting the vibrant
creative scene of Dubai Expo 2020 which promises to be a game changer for Dubai. Expo 2020
will be the first World Expo to take place in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia
(MENASA) region. (Spearheaded by Global Attain Advancement, LLC)
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The Bako University™
Talent Development & Management
An international network of professional speakers, trainers, and managers, helping individuals and
organizations become more successful through professional skills, books, personal growth
training. The Bako University focus on the personal growth and well-being of others, improving
people mindset, changing people life, impacting people life, changing a course of history and
creating a better tomorrow. (Spearheaded by Bako Ambianda International, LLC)
Business Broadcasting on Africa (BBOA News™)
A trusted news outlet that covers leading edge business news focus on Africa. BBOA News is
focuses on reporting news on trade, investments, & development on the African confinement.
(Spearheaded by Labacorp Media, Plc)
Africa Worldwide Alliance Partnerships (AfriWAPA™)
A trade marketing and pavilion imitative that helps African enterprises of all sizes build their
brands and businesses at international trade shows, helping companies to develop new business,
meet customers, launch new products, promote brands and expand markets, with flagship services
Africa Partnership Pavilion, Africa House, and the Africa Market Place.
(Spearheaded by GAA Trade Show Group, powered by Global Attain Advancement, LLC
DOING BUSINESS WITH LABACORP
Together with its subsidiaries and partner companies, the Group is committed to developments
and creating a memorable and positive difference in Africa. Labacorp Group brings to each project
a wealth of multifaceted experience. Labacorp Group seek partners to acquire, invests or form new
business ventures in the following areas:
- Provide technologies that address some of Africa's most critical challenges around power, safety,
security, productivity, transportation, and urbanization.
- Co-invest in real estate assets, such as warehouses, flats, and commercial offices in Africa.
- Manufacturing/importing of textile, agricultural, construction, & transportation machinery.
- Source high demand agricultural & textile products from different countries in Africa to export.
- Establish an Africa-global accelerator, incubator, investment company, and co-working space.
We focus on creating long lasting partnerships with high ROI, and establishing businesses that
ensure long term shareholders value maximization and sustainability primarily in Africa.
Thank you for your interest in doing business with Labacorp Group. To get started, please send us
an email to [email protected]
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LABACORP CAPABILITY
We all know that Africa is the world's next major economic success story, and has tremendous
opportunities. Labacorp Group has built a name and legacy in key economic sectors and has
developed a game plan and “blue print” for taping into Africa’s oportunities,100% geared towards
the development of the African Continent.
Africa is the second most attractive investment destination in the world and trade flows have
expanded by 15 percent per year since 2006, with $2.6 trillion Africa’s collective GDP by 2020,
$1.4 trillion Africa’s consumer spending by 2020, and 122 million people will be added to
workforce by 2020. We at the Labacorp Group seek partners to acquire, invests or form new
business ventures in Africa, and companies with interests in Africa or companies that offer
solutions to African problems should contact us so we can engage in conversation.
POSITIONING STATEMENT
Positioning of the different brands is driven by a differentiation strategy of Labacorp
The Group is run by a strong management team headed by Bako Ambianda, the Group Chairman
and is uniquely positioned to break new grounds in the years ahead!
Labacorp Footprint
The group has presence in 4 countries including Africa, Middle East, and US, and have done
business in 18 African countries and have interest in 40.
Our global headquarters are in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with North America offices in Austin Texas,
African branch at Abuja Lagos, and Middle East headquarters at Dubai.
JOINT VENTURE PARTNERSHIPS
We are keenly aware of the dynamics of the emerging business world and are constantly seeking
to take advantage of opportunities as they arise. We actively seek partners who align with our
business philosophy, and help to achieve our strategic priorities. We are interested to develop,
acquire, build, own and operate projects in global markets, by leveraging business and
governmental contacts, financial resources, best-of-breed industry technologies and project
management expertise.
Contact us if you are interested to jointly identify, pursue, finance and execute on the development
projects in various international markets patricianly in Africa.
Labacorp Group also seeks opportunities to acquire and grow businesses that can generate long-
term sustainable free cash flow and attractive returns in order to maximize value for all
stakeholders.
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LABACORP HISTORY
Labacorp Group is built around the strong and development vision of its founder, Mr. Bako
Ambianda. Founded in 2011, as an events company in the United States, with deep roots in the
arena of conferences, exhibitions, & trade missions.
Desire and motivated to launch a diversified group of companies to contribute in the development
of Africa, a holding company structure was formed in 2013, and the group systematically added
more businesses and focused its operations, leveraging the synergies that exist between its
operations in the conferences and exhibitions industry and its core economic operations in
manufacturing, construction, real estate, agribusiness.
Since switching to a holding company structure, it has demonstrated the ability to transform itself
and capitalize on opportunities in key economic sectors and has establishes a presence in Texas,
Dubai, Cameroon, & Nigeria. The dynamics of this growth is from strategic partnerships that
provides a solid foundation for the Group to continue its operations and expansion. So far,
Labacorp Group have made considerable developments in Africa.
GROUP CHAIRMAN
Bako Ambianda is an international development
specialist, business strategist, and a Global African
entrepreneur. He is the Founder, Chairman, & CEO
of Labacorp Group. He is an indisputable powerful
connector with a global network who is among the next
generation of corporate trailblazers and well-known for
his ability to assemble business & political leaders
from across sectors to share knowledge, connect, &
conduct meetings. He has played a leading role in the
creation and production of high-profile business
platforms in Dubai, Texas, Washington D.C, China, &
several African countries. A versatile and innovative businessman, Bako works relentlessly toward
contributing to the development of Africa inspired by his economic philosophy of Afridevelopism.
His works focuses on strategic economic development, international trade, foreign investment,
globalization, & sustainability, with track record of catalyzing significant development initiatives
and has received various honors and awards for his leadership and authority in pioneering bold
sustainable and innovative approaches to developments. He is armed with the knowledge,
expertise, and understanding of business opportunities that exist in Africa, and speaks regularly on
Doing Business in Africa at international gatherings. He is an Advisor at Africa Business Portal,
and a published author of six books on economic development and personal development. He is a
global citizen born and raised in Cameroon, Central Africa.
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GROUP MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
GROUP MANAGEMENT
Labacorp Group management comprises dynamic leaders drawn from various realms of industry,
bringing in their expertise and years of experience to spear head multi-facet operations and rapid
expansion. Together, the team has dared to dream while caring to deliver in every area of presence
propelling quantum growth and ensuring prosperity to all stake holders.
Executive Management
Labacorp executive management team is responsible for setting the strategic course and leading
the company with a relentless goal of increasing shareholder value, while driving business in a
manner consistent with our core values of safety, ethics and teamwork.
Advisory Board
Labacorp Supervisory Board represents the interests of the company’s shareholders. The board is
responsible for corporate governance, maximizing long-term shareholder value and ensuring
Labacorp operates in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and to the highest
standards of ethical business conduct.
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GROUP SUBSIDIRIES STRUCTURE
Labacorp Group serves as the principal holding company for Bako Ambianda investments and
business ventures and 100% owned by Bako Ambianda. The holding company has different
management structure from its subsidiaries which has/open to shareholders.
BOARD STRUCTURE
Labacorp comprises Labacorp Industries, Labacorp Media, Labacorp Empire Investments,
Labacorp Construction Limited, Labacorp Infinite Loop, Global Attain Advancement, and Bako
Ambianda International. Each Labacorp Group entity has its own board of directors and the
management team of Labacorp operate and manage the business to ensures that all aspects of the
Board's mandate have been addressed.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Comprised of policymakers, entrepreneurs and strategic thinkers, our board of directors serves as
a champion for our company. The Boards of Labacoro Group comprise the group chairman,
independent non-executive directors and executive directors. The Board committees are
constituted with appropriate terms of reference which are reviewed annually.
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ADVISORY BOARD
The Labacorp Group comprised of prominent executives and thought leaders from a diverse range
of industries and globally-known brands. Acting as a conduit for knowledge exchange, these
voices serve as an invaluable guidepost as the Labacorp grows and builds new initiatives.
Advisory Board members provide strategic technical or specialist advice, share high-level strategic
insights, more ideas, inputs, and knowledge to the Labacorp Group of Companies, the Chairman
and the Executive Committee. Members are appointed by the Group Chairman to serve on the
Advisory Board for a period of three years. Every Labacorp advisor brings great value to the portal
through their unique experience and expertise.
Interested in becoming an Labacorp advisor? Contact us to request information about advisor
responsibilities and opportunities. Email us at [email protected]
VISSION STATEMENT
The Labacorp family is an entrepreneurial organization that is driven to grow, committed to the
future of Africa, and realizing its full potential to become an economic development household
brand in Africa.
A brand that will be known for driving foreign direct investment in Africa, driving international
trade in Africa, creating platforms for Africans innovations, improving the economic well-being
and quality of life for Africans, creating jobs in African countries, solving major problems that
will bring change to communities in Africa, and providing relevant services and solutions in key
economic sectors in Africa. We are the drivers of the Afrivedelopism economic philosophy.
Labacorp envisions to be one of the biggest companies in Africa by 2030.
BRAND SLOGAN
The Labacorp slogan ‘Committed to Developments’ means that Labacorp continues to work hard
in many corners of the world around the clock to make contributions to building a better tomorrow
and creating better living conditions in Africa, with effort to achieve our ultimate goal of what
Labacorp brand ‘Committed to Developments’ mandates. The Labacorp Group of Companies
operations are rooted in the economic philosophy of Afridevelopism which promote economic
development activities in Africa, and Labacorp actively takes the initiative in expanding our
sharing activities.
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LABACORP MEANING
The world "Labacorp" has a variety of significant:
It stands for (La Bako Corporation Group), which in full, it means Lawan Bako Corporation
Group, and the world "La" also means "The" which can also be refer to as The Bako
Corporation Group.
Bako Ambianda, the Founder, Chairman & CEO of Labacorp Group, named the company after
his father Lawan Bako, to honor his meritorious records of economic works in Cameroon. In
1975, Bochong El Hadj Lawan Bako, C.O.M founded Est. El-Baso & Sons, a conglomerate
which was based and mainly operating in Cameroon and Nigeria with interests in the construction
and commodities sectors and shut down its doors in 1995. Under Est. El-Baso & Sons
chairmanship of Bochong Lawan Bako, he participated in the historic first Cameroon Trade &
Investment Mission to the United States in 1985 and the first ever mission trip from Central and
West Africa which was the United States overall plan to increase trade, investment, friendship,
and cultural/technological exchange between the U.S and Africa. The Mission trip was comprised
with Cameroonian ministers, government officials, business leaders and journalists and Bochong
Lawan Bako participated as a business man with interest in exporting wheat, rice, sugar, flour, and
corn and was the negotiator for the building of the first Hilton hotel in Cameroon, and has been
responsible for many development projects in Cameroon under his leadership in sectors critical to
Cameroon’s economic development.
With genuine desire to continue the long legacy of economic development, Bako Ambianda named
Labacorp Group after his father, Bochong El Hadj Lawan Bako, C.O.M.
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CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
As chairman of Labacorp, I see myself as a Global African Entrepreneur, who wants to build great
companies, willing to push forward to develop new concepts and engage in multiple aspects of
creating, launching and growing the Labacorp portfolio. Looking back on our past footsteps, I
strongly believe that each trial and error, as well as each achievement and triumph, has served as
a solid cornerstone upon which Labacorp now stands, and prepared for a greater march forward.
In Labacorp Group, we believe that when undertaking something with determination, nothing is
unattainable which is why we named our first subsidiary as Global Attain Advancement.
The determination and desire to move forward, to create value, and to live a long-term economic
development legacy, rooted in Afridevelopism has always been the driver of Labacorp Group's
development, and is the main condition for its durability and expansion across a variety of sectors
vital to Africa's development.
We took a leap forward to grow from an events company into a diversified group of companies
under a holding company structure, and we now keep a close watch on changing market trends to
identify new growth engines to evolves in a sustained manner through structured partnerships and
planned targeted acquisitions as part of our group Africa expansion strategy. Labacorp Group has
plan to achieve dynamic growth and regional expansion, and also planning to focus our resources
on businesses of strategic importance in addition to our core businesses.
Driven by the desire to support the development of emerging economies in Africa, the Group's
DNA is constantly seeking to increase development in Africa, and we are committed to our
Afridevelopism economic initiative, which will give us a strong competitive and help us continue
to take great leap forward.
I believe in the responsibility of all components of Labacorp Group and I would like to personally
thank you for reading our company profile and showing interest in our story. We ask for your
continued interest in and support for Labacorp Group
Bako Ambianda
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Labacorp Group
Guided by the philosophy of Afridevelopism
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LABACORP UPCOMING VENTURES
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GROUP WEBSITES
Labacorp Group of Companies
Labacorp Group, Ltd - www.labacorpgroup.com
Labacorp Industries, Ltd - www.labacorpindustries.com
Labacorp Empire Investments, Inc - www.labacorpempire.com
Labacorp Media, Plc - www.labacorpmedia.com
Labacorp Infinite Loop, Inc - www.linloop.com
Labacorp Construction, LLC - www.labacorpconstruction.com
Bako Ambianda International, LLC - www.bakoambianda.com
Global Attain Advancement, LLC - www.gaadvancement.com
Africa Trade & Investment Global Summit - www.atigs2018.com
Solar Business Festival - www.sbftexas.com
Afridevelopism Institute - www.afridevelopism.com
Dubai Business Engagement Forum - www.dbefgroup.com
The Bako University - www.thebakouniversity.com
Business Broadcasting on Africa (BBOA News) - www.bboanews.com
Africa Worldwide Alliance Partnerships (AfriWAPA) - www.afriwapa.com
CONTACT US
Labacorp Group is a growing enterprise, and we are passionate about Africa and are happy to
talk with you!
Chairman
Contact Marie Elise Kasoga, Executive Assistant to the Chairman at [email protected]
Investor Registration:
To register to become an investor with Labacorp Group, please e-mail:
Events/Tours
Event Manager- [email protected]
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Business Development
Director of Business Development - [email protected]
For all other enquiries, please contact [email protected]
We want to hear from you. LABACORP MAJOR INITIAVES BRANDS
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a one-stop shop for all Labacorp business ventures & investments.
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