Mandate & appetite
- Preferred strategies
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- Target geographies
- PakistanAsiaGlobal
- Typical ticket
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- AUM
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- Real-asset allocation
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- Appetite
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Investor profile
Pakistani diversified group founded by Ahmed Dawood (1948). Flagship: Dawood Hercules Corporation (chemicals), Engro Corporation Limited (energy, fertilizers, foods, telecom). Hussain Dawood is current Chairman. NOTE: Distinct from Saudi Bin Dawood Holding (KSA retail) and Abudawood (KSA distribution).
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