Capstone | THE FIRM

Private Equity

Capstone takes advantage of attractive opportunities in the real estate sector in Lebanon to create high quality real estate developments. We capitalize on our knowledge of the market and reliable business contacts to source valuable opportunities, and employ a rigorous approach and strategy to bring a project from thought to finish. Each prospective opportunity is analyzed by Capstone with regard to its potential risks and rewards, and is based on a disciplined process, as follows:

Financial Feasibility And Business Plan Preparation
Each investment opportunity is assessed through a comprehensive financial feasibility study and cash flow analysis identifying its growth and profitability drivers. Furthermore, a detailed business plan is prepared that outlines Capstone’s vision and strategy with regards to the project throughout the development period, from land acquisition until final disposition of the assets.

Due Diligence
Extensive due diligence is undertaken in relation to legal, regulatory, financial, competitive and market issues, in addition to principal risk factors. In any land acquisition, performing proper legal and financial due diligence is crucial to the success of the project.

Financial And Legal Structuring
Capstone formulates the most favorable debt/equity mix and devises the most advantageous legal structure to optimize the fiscal benefits and maximize returns.

Transaction Execution
Capstone executes the acquisition of the land within a defined time-frame and through a disciplined strategy by coordinating the execution of the transaction with all the concerned parties.

Investment Monitoring And Exit
Through its real estate development arm, Capstone manages the development through all its stages and until the realization of the project.

Real Estate development

Capstone has a full-fledged real estate development arm dedicated to developing upscale residential, commercial, retail, hospitality and mixed-use properties for today’s sophisticated buyers. Capstone’s Development Management Services steer a project from its initial stages to final delivery, from project organization and design development to final handover to the end users, with the help of a highly-motivated and dedicated team of real estate sales & marketing executives.

Capstone’s Development Management Services also include project accounting, financial reporting and cash flow management. Our management team’s strong background in finance and banking ensures the dynamic management of cash flow and the containment of costs to optimize returns and adhere to targeted delivery dates. Our development strategy aims to offer products that are unique and different than our competition primarily on the basis of location, stylish design, efficient floor plans, quality construction, first-class amenities and ongoing maintenance after delivery. We strive to plan very carefully and give attention to details to create settings that make living or working most enjoyable.

Capstone's scope of Development Management Services encompasses the following:

Development Phase
This phase includes project organization, the appointment of the various consultants, design development, budgeting, permitting, tendering/bidding and award to contractors, project management and construction management, cost control and financial management.

Post-Development And Disposition Phase
Work during this phase takes place following the substantial completion of the project and includes delivery of units as well as handover to clients or end users with occupancy permits.

Other Support Services
Other activities including marketing and sales, project accounting, reporting and controlling and cash flow management are ongoing activities that start at the project launching date and extend over the development period until the completion phase.