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    Media Announcements Lone Star Announces Establishment of Abu Dhabi Office in ADGM

    Lone Star Announces Establishment of Abu Dhabi Office in ADGM

    3rd Party: 06 Dec 2024

    Disclaimer This is an external communication and is not an official statement or announcement from ADGM

    Lone Star, a leading private equity firm having organized 25 funds with aggregate capital commitments totaling c. $95 billion, today announced the formation of Lone Star Abu Dhabi.  The new office has received in principle approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the capital’s leading international financial centre.

    Since establishment in 1995, Lone Star's private equity funds have invested globally in corporate equity, real estate, credit and other financial assets. 

    Lone Star Abu Dhabi expands Lone Star’s presence in the Middle East and sets the stage for Lone Star Funds’ portfolio companies and assets to expand business operations across the Middle East. 

    Donald Quintin, CEO of Lone Star, said, “We are pleased to announce this important milestone for Lone Star Funds. Establishing Lone Star Abu Dhabi is a meaningful step in our ongoing efforts to identify strategic partners for our portfolio assets and further strengthens our partnership with our capital partners across the Middle East.”

     

    Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief of Market Development at ADGM, said: “We are pleased to see Lone Star take this significant step toward establishing their presence in ADGM, further cementing its growing prominence as a leading financial hub. Their decision reflects the strength of Abu Dhabi’s position as a strategic location for global investment and underscores ADGM’s commitment to providing a robust, progressive regulatory environment. We look forward to supporting Lone Star in their journey to expand operations in ADGM and foster meaningful partnerships in the region.”

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