Showcase Iran 2016

Showcase Iran 2016Annual International Invest in Iran Forum

28 NOVEMBER 2016, LONDON, UK

http://www.showcase-iran.com Phone: +44 (0) 208 819 3137

ABOUT THE EVENTTaking part in the heart of London’s financial district, Showcase Iran 2016 is an international investment summit on Iran in London. The forum is co-organised by Frontier Exchange and the Intelligent Persian Corporation and will showcase the fastest growing Iranian companies to potential UK and European investors, partners and collaborators. The forum puts Iranian companies at centre stage representing all the key industries Iran has to offer and firmly establishing the country’s re-entry into the global investment universe.

The opening of the Iranian stock market is comparable to the opening up of many emerging markets to foreign investors in the past. Iranian equity valuations are some of the lowest in the world, even after the global decline in emerging markets.

Showcase Iran 2016 has been specifically designed to enable Iranian companies with an opportunity to connect and forge ties with global investors, multinational corporations and Joint Venture partners with serious interest in doing business in Iran. Showcase Iran 2016 will draw together Iranian business leaders, government officials, global and regional investment banks, law firms and professional service providers with the common objective of restoring ties and building bridges in the world’s fastest growing frontier market.

WHY ATTEND? ■ Access 30+ Iranian growth companies seeking to attract capital, source partners and raise their investment profile.

■ Benefit from 150+ private 1-2-1 meetings connecting C-level Iranian business leaders with UK and European investors and global counterparts.

■ Develop a comprehensive understanding of commercial opportunities in Iran and the major opportunities for investment and partnership.

■ Hear regional experts, business leaders, professional service providers, and other market participants present their long and short term financing strategies for Iran.

WHO ATTENDS?Showcase Iran 2016 will be attended by a vast array of individuals, all interested in the Iranian business development opportunity. Expect to meet over 100 investors and many other service providers including:

■ Global and Frontier-Focused Investors: Listed Equity Investors, Private Equity Funds, Pension Funds, Insurance Funds, Sovereign Wealth Funds and Family Offices.

■ Banks: Global Investment Banks, Regional Banks, Private and Commercial Banks, Broker-Dealers.

■ International Law Firms.

■ Accountancy & Audit providers.

■ Research and Consulting Services.

28 NOVEMBER 2016The Connaught Rooms, London, UK

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COMPANY PRESENTATIONSShowcase Iran 2016 will feature presentation from a variety of listed and unlisted growth companies. Unlike general conferences, Frontier Exchange puts companies at centre stage through detailed presentations, tailored 1-2-1 investor relations programmes and a detailed marketing and branding campaign. Presenters at Showcase Iran 2016 will include a variety of companies that represent a balanced view of the Iranian economy. These include:

■ Listed Iranian companies on the Tehran Stock Exchange. ■ Private groups with potential to IPO or seeking investment for project and corporate finance.

Frontier Exchange offers a dedicated, unique and tailored Investor Relations Program to meet the requirements and demands of our clients. Every company that attends Showcase Iran 2016 will have a targeted campaign, 2-months before the event, that focuses on the appropriate match-making services. The company will have a full program of 1-2-1 meetings in assigned areas throughout the event.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?1. Raise international awareness of your company to potential investors, partners and collaborators from the UK and

Europe.2. Present details of your company’s achievements and successes through a dedicated 15-minute corporate

presentation (translation services from Farsi are provided).3. Meet in person with top financiers, investors, and businessmen from all over the world on a one-to-one basis.4. Access new relationships in London, the global capital of investment, corporate finance and capital markets.

SPONSOR PACKAGESPRESENTING COMPANY PACKAGERecognition • Recognition as a Presenting Company

at Showcase Iran 2016

Presentation • 15-Minute Corporate Presentation

Investor Relations • Specific company campaign targeting global investors

• 15+ private meetings with global investors and service providers at the event

Marketing • Company logo and branding • 300-word company profile on event website • Email marketing and company profile in

Event Guide

Gala Dinner • Invitation to Prestigious Gala Dinner

Assistance with • Visa Application • Accommodation • Transportation • Translator

Presentation Primetime presentation on sponsor’s operations and capabilities.

Recognition Recognition in all materials as a sponsor of Showcase Iran 2016.

Client Referral Ability to nominate Iranian companies for presentation; private meeting rooms.


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IRAN COUNTRY OVERVIEW

Iran is the third largest economy in the Middle East, with a population of over 79 million, is poised to re-enter the international fold as a potential lucrative market for international investment and business. The country, depleted by international sanctions, holds all the ingredients for a flourishing and commercial diverse economy. Iran is well located in the Persian Gulf, a gateway from east to west. Despite the sanctions imposed over the past few decades, Iran is a middle-income economy with a literate, well-educated, youthful population. The economy has avoided a dependence on hydrocarbon and has a diversified industry, ranging from automobiles, manufacturing, mining, financial services, banking and many others. Latest GDP estimates place the economy at US$ 397bn, the third largest in the Middle-East. An excellent achievement, showcasing the excellent prospects of the country, in extremely difficult surroundings.

ECONOMYThe Iranian economy, with the second largest population in the MENA region, has an estimated GDP of $417bn, expected to grow over 4% on average over the coming five years. The country has avoided the ‘Dutch Disease’ and has a well-diversified economy. Hydrocarbon export accounts for only 40% of total exports. Iran is one of the largest car producers in the Middle-East and is also a major producer in cement, steel, petrochemicals, agriculture and mining. Hydrocarbons reserves are the largest in the world, with over 157 billion barrels of proven oil reserves and 34 trillion cubic meters of natural gas. Extraction costs of hydrocarbons are extremely low $10-15 per barrel and Iran is the only nation with access to both the Persian Gulf and Caspian Sea Hydrocarbons basins. The government have substantial plans to renovate and develop a variety of the antiquated oil and gas fields, with the hopes of increasing production. Although, the oil price has affected the economy, other key sectors have benefited, particularly construction and manufacturing. Over 62% of GDP is driven by the service and industry sector.

BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICESThe banking system in Iran is the largest Islamic Financial system in the world. The sector has deepened extensively over the past decade through the licensing of private banks. Private banks are well capitalised with the largest commercial banks privatised in 2008. The largest banks in the market are all listed and actively traded on the stock exchange. The strong performance of these stocks heightened by the regular dividend payments and strong government backing. The Central Bank of Iran is independent with strong regulatory powers. The country has very low levels of debt with net debt, 3.4% of GDP, whilst Central Bank reserves are strong at $75bn.

CAPITAL MARKETSThe Tehran Stock Exchange, with a market cap of US$ 100bn, is the fifth largest exchange in the Middle East. The softening of sanctions has allowed the country to compete for investor attention with the market open to direct foreign ownership. There are around 30 sectors listed on the exchange with over 295 listed companies. The market has risen by 20% since the lifting of sanctions with a dividend yield of 13% and a price to earnings ratio of 5.5 times, offering attractive investment opportunities. Iran’s capital markets have become a feasible mechanism for finance within the wider economy. Mutual funds are gaining interest as a viable way to promote secondary market activity whilst a variety of funds are gradually entering the market. An index-linked ETF for foreign investors already exists and capital markets will become ever present in mobilising capital for financing of the country.


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AGENDA08:30 - 09:00 Registration, Coffee & Tea OPENING PRESENTATIONS 09:00 - 10:00 ■ Welcome by Organisers: Frontier Exchange and IPC

■ Welcome by Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture ■ Welcome by Event Sponsor

IRAN: THE LAST EMERGING ECONOMY? 10:00 - 11:00 ■ The Post-Sanctions Economy: Updates and Developments

■ Outcome of the US Election: Potential Impact on Iran ■ Iran as an Investment Destination: Risk vs. Reward ■ Boeing and Airbus: has the investment dynamic shifted? ■ Prospects for UK-Iran Trade and Investment

11:00 - 11:30 Tea & Coffee

PROMISING INDUSTRIES (CORPORATE PRESENTATIONS) 11:30 - 13:00 ■ Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals

■ Consumer Goods ■ Banks & Financial Services ■ Hospitality & Tourism ■ Mining & Minerals

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch

CAPITAL MARKETS & PRIVATE EQUITY 14:00 - 15:00 ■ The Institutional Investor Perspective

■ Custodianship in Iran’s Capital Markets ■ Liquidity, transparency and regulatory issues ■ Private Equity: unlocking value in Iranian Growth Companies”

15:00 - 15:30 Tea & Coffee

INVESTING IN IRAN: PRACTICAL & LEGAL ISSUES 15:30 - 17:00 ■ Practical guides to investing in Iran: ‘capturing the growth opportunity’

■ Dealing without Dollars: how can investors execute transactions? ■ Managing Political, Reputational and Integrity Risk ■ Implications and Allowances of the JCPOA ■ KYC, Due Diligence and Compliance”

Close of the Conference

ABOUT THE ORGANISERS

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Hussein AllawiChief Executive OfficerFrontier Exchange+44 (0) 208 819 [email protected]

Khashayar AtaeiInternational AffairsIntelligent Persians Corporation0098 218 817 [email protected]

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Frontier ExchangeFrontier Exchange is a leading international investor relations specialist and organiser of financial conferences, investor roadshows and match-making services. Our goal is to connect companies in some of the world’s fastest growing economies with new and diverse capital streams and introduce them to the proper international partners and potential collaborators. We assist companies by identifying potential international partners and providing a platform to discuss potential business and investment opportunities. We assist companies with their investor relations departments, so that they receive a complete service and meet the appropriate investors and other business providers. Our mission is to be the leading investment and information forum for emerging markets and frontier industries more broadly.

IPC GroupThe Intelligent Persians Corporations Group is a multi-faceted organisation, founded by a group of experts in management, economics, finance, IT and engineering. Their core services, aligned with their expertise, include credit rating, benchmarking, productivity measurement and analysis, economic studies, networking, data mining and other financial services. The IPC Group umbrella involves four companies and twelve centres operating in Iran. The IPC’s mission is to create a comprehensive international credit rating platform and to address the macro issues, nationally and regionally, though business intelligence. The Group aims to improve and boost the business environment by promoting transparency and educating the market on laws and regulations of business and trade.

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