Solidere Quarterly 3 2009
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Solidere Quarterly 3 2009
IN & ABOUT THE CITY CENTER 01 02 03 04 05 Visitors Official Colombian Vice-President Dr. Fransisco Santos Calderon with ambassador Rida Mariette Al Jure Salamé; Montenegro spatial planning & environment minister Branimir Gvozdenovic, with tourism development project coordinator Rade Ljumovic, foreign affairs director for consular affairs Zeljko Stamatovic and honorary consul general Marwan Paul Kebbe; Brazilian ambassador Paulo Roberto Tarrisse da Fontoura; Canadian ambassador Martial Pagé; Turkish ambassador Serdar Kilic; Saudi ambassador in Paris Mohamad Al Sheikh with Saudi official Saoud Al Malki; Mayor Lambros Tapinos and councilor Anthony Helou, Moreland, Australia. Business and delegations Chief executive Adrian Wyatt, deputy chief executive Nick Shattock and finance director Rebecca Worthington, Quintain Estates, with Buddy Soubra from Merchant Bridge, UK; UK Trade and Investment country manager Karen Neal; Le Gray Hotel general manager Hector de Galard with a delegation; Fnac president-CEO Christophe Cuvillier with secretary general Didier Couerbe, international franchise manager Edouard Cassignol and SCC international retail development Melanie Robert; Mary Gray, chairperson, Amideast board of directors, US; Aurélie Boisselet from Groupe Setec, France; Blackpearl Romania, chief executive officer Ali Chemais and communication director Prince Michael de Laufenbourg, president Irinel Columbeanu, Turbocim; Michael Aniftos and Kyriazi Anghelopoulos, area managers, Pafilia property developers, Cyprus; 10 members of Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Liberty; chefs Davide Bisetto, Italy, Alain Reix and Dominique Bouchet, France. Professionals and academics Architects Richard Rogers, UK; Shigeru Ban, Japan; Henri Rivière, Alain Moatti Architecture, France; 12 architecture students, University of Technology Sydney, Australia; 40 MBA students, Wharton University, US. Media Editor Georgika Aeby-Demeter, Exclusif magazine, Switzerland; Laurent de Saint Périer, Terra Nueva Match special reports for Paris Match, France. 06 01. Richard Rogers with Solidere Chairman Nasser Chammaa 02. Serdar Kilic with ViceChairman Maher Beydoun 03,05,06. Ambassadors Al Sheikh, Fontura, Pagé with AR Solh 04,07. Ambassador Al Jure Salamé and vice-president Calderon; Wharton delegation, with Mounir Douaidy Copyright 2009 © Solidere The Lebanese Company for the Development and Reconstruction of Beirut Central District s.a.l. POBox 119493 Beirut 2012 7305 Lebanon Tel 961 1 980650 - 980660 Fax 961 1 980661 - 980662 solidere@solidere.com.lb www.solidere.com 07 BUSINESS & FINANCIAL NEWS Development news Annual general meeting Board of directors Dividend distribution A total of 389 projects, representing close to 3 million sq m of built-up area, are in various stages of development in Beirut city center. Held on July 13, 2009, Solidere’s annual general meeting, presided over by chairman Nasser Chammaa and attended by the board of directors: Approved the audited financial statements for the year 2008; taking note of accumulated profits and of the US$183,629,205 net income of the year, resolved to transfer 10% of net income to retained earnings, and distribute US$176,479,956 in the form of US$1.15 per share held, as per the shareholders’ register at the general meeting date, with distribution to take effect as of September 28, 2009. The elected board of directors met on July 13, 2009 after the annual general meeting, and took the following resolutions: The dividend distribution relating to fiscal year 2008 took effect starting September 28, 2009, in accordance with the annual general meeting resolution. Gave the chairman and members of the board of directors the authorizations stipulated in Articles 158 and 159 of the Lebanese commercial code and ratified the agreements signed with the Company. Respectively elected Messrs. Fadi Boustany and Maher Beydoun as vice-chairmen, and Raphael Sabbagha as secretary-general. Projects BUA sq m Status 247 47 10 24 39 13 9 1,040,401 524,461 30,188 240,838 639,476 472,778 21,377 Completed Under construction Under restoration Under permitting Under study Sold plots On hold 389 2,969,519 Total Cleared the chairman and members of the board of directors of any liability for matters relating to the Company management in 2008. 01,02. Port Street perspectives showing Foch 94, Fochville and Foch Residence 03. Wafic Sinno Avenue perspective showing Hilton Hotel, Avenue du Parc, Park View, Four Seasons Hotel and Marina Tower Elected Messrs. Nasser Chammaa, Maher Beydoun, Sami Nahas, Joseph Asseily, Bassile Yared, Fadi Boustany, Sarkis Demirjian, Fouad El Khazen, Raphael Sabbagha, Maher Daouk and Abdulhafiz Mansour as members of the board of directors for a period of three years ending on the date of the annual general meeting held to approve the financial statements of the year 2011. Appointed Ernst & Young and Deloitte & Touche as auditors for a period of three years ending on the date of the annual general meeting held to approve the financial statements for the year 2011. 02 Volume 406,091 $29 400,000 $27 300,000 $25 200,000 $23 100,000 0 $21 1 Jul 09 30 Jul 09 28 Aug 09 30 Sep 09 Share B - Daily Closing Prices Volume $29 400,000 $27 300,000 $25 200,000 $23 100,000 0 $21 1 Jul 09 03 Upon the chairman’s recommendation, Mr. Mounir Douaidy was reappointed as general manager for the duration of the board’s mandate. A dividend of US$1.15 (US$1.09 after deducting the compulsory 5% tax on profit distributions) was distributed for each share held, as per the Shareholders’ register at the general meeting date. The total dividend distribution amounts to US$176,479,956, calculated on the number of outstanding shares with the exception of the balance of treasury shares held by the Company. Share performance during the 3rd quarter 2009 Share A - Daily Closing Prices 01 Elected Mr. Nasser Chammaa as chairman and general manager for the duration of his mandate. 30 Jul 09 Share price (US dollars) 28 Aug 09 Trading volume 30 Sep 09 Solidere shares traded within a narrow band throughout the quarter, as political uncertainty kept most market participants on the sidelines. Having traded at a discount from the shares, the GDRs closed the quarter on a positive note, after adjusting to trade closely with the underlying share. The Company fundamentals kept the shares strong, however trading volume remained subdued. Share A fluctuated between a low of US$22.54 and a high of US$26.93, closing at US$25.13, a 0.94% decrease compared to the previous quarter. Share B traded between a low of US$22.66 and a high of US$26.75, closing the quarter at US$25.14, a 0.39% increase over the previous quarter. Trading activity decreased during the quarter, with around 9.5 million shares of both classes traded in the local market, 18% less than in the previous quarter. The GDRs traded in the London Stock Exchange followed the locally traded shares, closing the quarter at around US$25.1, a 4.8% increase compared to the previous quarter closing level. THE ART OF SHOPPING Newcomers Retail Atelier Sola Design Berluti Boutique 1 Brioni Envy Gelco Instruments Garage Léticia Lucia Bella Nolita Smart Gift, International Sophie’s Choice Stun, Ed Hardy Talaco Taten Toy Watch Vintage Story Vitra Fairs, markets, etc. Openings Biel Joaillerie Liban, July 20-24 Bokja boutique Jadis boutique Me Long Time Liner Sabine Mazloum Selection gallery Starch second edition Salon du Luxe, September 27-30. Other Afkart, art and crafts, July 1-5 Morrocan handicraft village, Saifi tennis court, July 23 – August 3 Art Summer 2009, Aishti festival including art, books and design, Moutrane Street, July 15-19. Opening soon Akaber Ayyam Gallery Baldinini Cat’s Dior Emme Griffes Houchaime La Martina Lancel Limited Edition Natuzzi Nawbar jewelry Pollini Viviane Debbas Restaurants Baguette, café Cremeria Vienna, café Fairuz Lebneniyet Taten café Business/ services Banque LibanoFrançaise Al Amal pharmacy Harb pharmacy CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL Spiritual & festive activities Operation Antioche, 4th edition of the Christian choir, Saifi Village, July 8-12 Nouriya Chapel blessing: archbishop Elias Audi led the prayers for the chapel inauguration, August 14 Sikkar Nabet, Ramadan lounge, off Foch Street, near Biel, August 29 – September 24 Children’s story telling through the Holy month of Ramadan, Al Omari Mosque Eid El Fitr prayers and celebrations. Beirut Book Capital 2009 From the alphabet to the Nahda aims at reviving Beirut’s heritage through cultural and social activities. A joint St Joseph University - ALBA project, it was launched on July 22 at Orient Institut, with photos, lectures and a tour of the historic Zokak El Blatt quarter. Virgin Megastore Last Chance, The Middle East in the Balance, booksigning by David Gardner, July 23. Exhibitions Alwane Contemporary Lebanese artists, Basbous, Chafic Abboud, Amin Bacha and Zeina Assi, July 1 – October 30. Save the environment Environment awareness photographs organized by members of the Green Party, September 11-13. Pièce Unique Lina Younis Talih, paintings, July 2-11 Ceramic Lounge Le réseau des arts, an exhibition by students from Ghassan Yammine, September 11-18. Opera Gallery collection, 19th and 20th century European master artists, July 15-31 The road to illusion, photography by Jay Styranka, August 5-15. Aida Cherfan Collective exhibition by Lebanese and international artists, July 1 – September 31. Maqam art gallery Rediscovering Vera Yeramian, paintings, drawings and sculptures, August – September. FRANCOPHONE GAMES Solidarity and Sustainable Development was the theme of the Sixth Francophone Games, held in Beirut from September 26 – October 6, which involved international participants, athletes and artists, from 70 countries. Franco-Foire Beyrouth 2009 provided a preview, July 10-12. Village des Partenaires was the focus of cultural events which stretched throughout the duration of the Games. Together with street performances, events in the city center also included: The Waves, interactive installation by Thierry Kunzel, France, City Center Dome. Creanumerica, digital photo exhibition by Alexandre Castonguay and Andreads Rutkauskas, Pièce Unique. Closing ceremony for the Games in Biel, October 6. Village des Partenaires Creanumerica Sautez, Jump, an interactive space with visitors filmed and edited versions screened in the evening. Exhibitions Fleurs photovoltaïques, Alexandre Dang, Belgium delegation Beyrouth in postcards, a historic collection by Charbel Matta, Lebanon Photographs representing water by Pascal Cornier, France Lectures and round tables Sports as factor of peace between people Plays, screenings and concerts Classical concert by Union Libanaise-Suisse Sports, environment and sustainable development Mektoub Cyrano, play by Aziz Hellal Recreational goods and services: stakes in business and business negotiations. Concert by Zeid Hamdan Crafts An area dedicated to artisans from several Francophone countries including Lebanon. Concert by Belgian singer and composer Derek Sein Performances Home, movie by Yann ArthusBertrand Cyprus archeological sites, photographs Le Prophète, by Khalil Gebran, performed by French and Lebanese artists Collection Monaco Autrement, Franck Doat, Monaco. Qui Sera Champion, quiz, animated by Julien Lepers. Reflexion, photographs, Hungary Stand up comedy by Yass, preceeded by Nasser Zerkoune Repetition, interactive projection, Vaceslav Druta. MUSIC & SHOWS Biel David Guetta, July 18 Mamma Mia on Ice Show, July 23 – August 8 Pussycat Dolls, July 31, Cattaneo, September 25. City Center Dome Tribute to Michael Jackson, July 10. Music Hall Galvez & the National Orchestra of Nowhereistan, CD launching and concert, July 29 AIR, Sepember 30. Mouawad museum garden Chansons et Nostalgie, Elie Rizkallah, September 16. Waterside Event Space Sacha & Digweed first joint performance in the region, organized by Mix FM. Brazilian Coffee Carnival Street parade and Samba, in collaboration with Brazilian embassy, September 23-24. IN & ABOUT THE CITY CENTER 01 02 03 04 05 Visitors Official Colombian Vice-President Dr. Fransisco Santos Calderon with ambassador Rida Mariette Al Jure Salamé; Montenegro spatial planning & environment minister Branimir Gvozdenovic, with tourism development project coordinator Rade Ljumovic, foreign affairs director for consular affairs Zeljko Stamatovic and honorary consul general Marwan Paul Kebbe; Brazilian ambassador Paulo Roberto Tarrisse da Fontoura; Canadian ambassador Martial Pagé; Turkish ambassador Serdar Kilic; Saudi ambassador in Paris Mohamad Al Sheikh with Saudi official Saoud Al Malki; Mayor Lambros Tapinos and councilor Anthony Helou, Moreland, Australia. Business and delegations Chief executive Adrian Wyatt, deputy chief executive Nick Shattock and finance director Rebecca Worthington, Quintain Estates, with Buddy Soubra from Merchant Bridge, UK; UK Trade and Investment country manager Karen Neal; Le Gray Hotel general manager Hector de Galard with a delegation; Fnac president-CEO Christophe Cuvillier with secretary general Didier Couerbe, international franchise manager Edouard Cassignol and SCC international retail development Melanie Robert; Mary Gray, chairperson, Amideast board of directors, US; Aurélie Boisselet from Groupe Setec, France; Blackpearl Romania, chief executive officer Ali Chemais and communication director Prince Michael de Laufenbourg, president Irinel Columbeanu, Turbocim; Michael Aniftos and Kyriazi Anghelopoulos, area managers, Pafilia property developers, Cyprus; 10 members of Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Liberty; chefs Davide Bisetto, Italy, Alain Reix and Dominique Bouchet, France. Professionals and academics Architects Richard Rogers, UK; Shigeru Ban, Japan; Henri Rivière, Alain Moatti Architecture, France; 12 architecture students, University of Technology Sydney, Australia; 40 MBA students, Wharton University, US. Media Editor Georgika Aeby-Demeter, Exclusif magazine, Switzerland; Laurent de Saint Périer, Terra Nueva Match special reports for Paris Match, France. 06 01. Richard Rogers with Solidere Chairman Nasser Chammaa 02. Serdar Kilic with ViceChairman Maher Beydoun 03,05,06. Ambassadors Al Sheikh, Fontura, Pagé with AR Solh 04,07. Ambassador Al Jure Salamé and vice-president Calderon; Wharton delegation, with Mounir Douaidy Copyright 2009 © Solidere The Lebanese Company for the Development and Reconstruction of Beirut Central District s.a.l. POBox 119493 Beirut 2012 7305 Lebanon Tel 961 1 980650 - 980660 Fax 961 1 980661 - 980662 solidere@solidere.com.lb www.solidere.com 07 Phase One of Beirut Souks has been completed, with a grand opening planned towards the year end. Solidere organized a media tour on October 2, in the Souks, where a number of shops are already opened. Offering a unique experience that is different from that of a typical commercial mall, Beirut Souks are an open bazaar of the 21st century. Modern shopping and leisure opportunities are enjoyed while preserving the intricate relationships of urban market spaces within the city.
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