Arif Habib Corporation
Arif Habib Corporation Limited, also known as the Arif Habib Group, (Urdu: عارف حبیب کارپوریشن) is a Pakistani business conglomerate headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan.[2] The corporation was founded by Pakistani businessman Arif Habib.[2]
PSX: AHCL | |
Founded | 1970 |
Founder | Arif Habib |
Headquarters | Karachi, Pakistan |
Revenue | US$1 Billion[1] |
Website | www |
History
The Arif Habib Group initiated its operations as a dedicated capital markets firm in 1970, initially focusing on brokerage services.[3] In 1994, the organization formalized its structure and became Arif Habib Securities.[3]
In 2006, the group acquired Rupali Bank, subsequently rebranding it as Arif Habib Bank.[3]
By 2007, the Arif Habib Group had emerged as a substantial financial services conglomerate within Pakistan, comprising a significant asset management company, a prominent investment bank, a securities brokerage firm, and a retail bank.[3] The group faced a critical juncture during the global financial crisis of 2008.[3]
In 2009, the group divested the bank to Suroor Investments for Rs. 2.7 billion (US$32.5 million). This bank was later merged with Atlas Bank and Mybank to establish Summit Bank.[3]
During 2010, the group merged its investment subsidiary, Arif Habib Investments, with MCB Asset Management, culminating in the creation of MCB-Arif Habib Savings and Investments Limited.[3]
Presently, the Arif Habib Group encompasses a diverse portfolio of 13 companies spanning various sectors including real estate, financial services, energy, cement, steel, and fertilizer production.[1]
By 2012, the organization boasted a workforce of over 11,000 employees and achieved an annual revenue of Rs. 100 billion.[1]
Companies
References
- Mangi, Naween A. (30 November 2012). "Pakistan, Land of Entrepreneurs". Bloomberg (business website). Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- "Arif Habib Group". www.arifhabib.com.pk.
- "Arif Habib Group seeks new post-crisis identity". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 9 September 2010. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- "Arif Habib to set up power plant with Chinese funding". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 9 August 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- "Arif Habib Corp acquires 28% stake in Silkbank". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 9 December 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- Farhan Zaheer (18 January 2017). "Arif Habib Group to invest Rs25b in new cement plant". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 16 June 2021.