GFS will feature its Structured Transaction Program as an Alternative source of capital in the new world of the Credit Crunch
GFS Investments, Inc., an investment services corporation which provides financing and loans collateralized by publicly-traded securities, announced today that it is expanding its existing Structured Transaction Programs to include shares on Global Exchanges. During the upcoming The Middle East Money Summit, organized by Arabcom group to be held on 30-31 of October 2008, at Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, GFS will role out its mandate to provide increased financing to Large Capitalization corporations, Asset Managers, Pension Funds, Officers and Directors to fill the void of Banks and Brokerage firms which currently are not funding corporate initiatives. The mandate will extend GFSs established capabilities as an international provider of structured finance services to the small public company sector to include larger institutions which have a need for capital. The firms President and Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Gray, added with this most recent expansion, GFS Acquisition Partners, LP will increase its consultancy and sponsorship role, which will include oversight and comment on transaction processes, expanded financial consulting services and assistance in the negotiation of international credit facilities and wholesale and retail distribution channels.
Mr. Gray also commented that, in a time of market volatility, our Structured Transaction Program provides our client base with viable credit options that are not available elsewhere. GFS represents the next generation in transparent funding options and has set itself apart by providing systems, processes and credit underwriting that speaks directly to public company needs. We are happy to place additional focus on new and exciting structured finance developments. Gray added, This growth was great timing for an expansion of structured product initiatives currently in the market. Alternative structured finance within the global public markets has remained extremely vibrant and we are very bullish on the next 12 to 36 months.
About GFS Investments
GFS Investments, LLC was founded in 1997 to directly service the identified needs not addressed by current traditional capital markets. GFS provides client-driven structured finance solutions, including non-recourse stock loans, to domestic and foreign holders of publicly traded securities. The Fund operates as a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. The company acts as the Lender and is not a broker, agent or affiliate for any third party.
About GFS Acquisition Partners
GFS Acquisition Partners, L.P. is a venture capital fund formed to seek significant capital appreciation through venture capital investments in revenue-stage emerging growth companies based in the United States and Internationally. GFS Acquisition Partners invests in private and public companies in a broad section of industries including the communications, media, financials, consumer product, and information technology sectors, and builds relationships with exceptional entrepreneurs and investment teams.
Contact:
Kevin Gray
President
GFS Investments
110 Wall Street
11th Floor
New York, NY 10005
kgray@gfsinvestmentsonline.com
www.gfsinvestmentsonline.com
tel: 212-423-1040
fax: 917-591-4263
About The Middle East Money Summit
The Middle East Money Summit in Dubai, organized by Arabcom group, is a 2 day Expo & one full day of educational covering all aspects of investment and online trading in CFDs, Stocks, Futures, Equities, Commodities, Bullions, Bonds, Forex, Derivatives, Options, Hedge Funds, Mutual funds, Islamic Sukuk and otherThe event is open to the public for FREE.
For more information about the event please visit www.memoneysummit.com
Or contact:
Sheracel Prudencio
Arabcom group
Tel No. 971 4 3211164
Fax No. 971 4 3211165
Email sales@arabcomgroup.com
Website www.memoneysummit.com
