About BMA Group (Our Story)

BMA is amongst the leading financial groups in Pakistan. BMA Capital's core areas of business include Equity Markets, Treasury Markets, Corporate Finance & Advisory, Research, and Retail Brokerage. A leading advisor to the privatisation committee in Pakistan, BMA Capital has successfully advised on over 50% of all privatisations in the country, exceeding US$4 billion in value.

Recent transactions include co-managing the $813 million GDR Offering of 10% of OGDCL on the London Stock Exchange in 2006-07, and advising Etisalat on their successful acquisition of a 26% strategic stake in Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) for US$2.6 billion, the largest M&A transaction and foreign direct investment in Pakistan 's history. The firm is among the top brokers in Pakistan's equity and treasury markets, and is one of a handful of firms that comprehensively cover all segments of capital markets. This is supported by a very strong and independent research capability, with extensive coverage in both local and international media.

In 2006, Abraaj and BMA announced the US$ 300 million Abraaj BMA Pakistan Buyout Fund which is the first and largest international private equity fund focused on Pakistan. In November of the same year, the Fund made its first acquisition for an 80% stake in MS Forgings Ltd, Pakistan's largest steel forging house. BMA Capital's retail brokerage brand, BMA Trade, has a nationwide network of branches as well as a comprehensive online trading platform, enabling investors across Pakistan to take part in the capital markets.