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Research & Consulting REF GROUP
Transforming Knowledge into Success
REF GROUP Research & Consulting
Introduction to Services
43 Padidar St., 10th floor, Tehran 1518943311, Iran
Tel: +98 (21) 8867 8822Fax: +98 (21) 8867 8825
Email: [email protected]
Distribution of Higher Education in Iran (2013)
0
1,750
,000
3,500
,000
5,250
,000
7,000
,000
Bachelors Masters PHD Total
Total Higher Educated Higher Educated 20 - 45 Years Old
Iran Overview
Iran’s vast natural resources are not confined to oil; it has the largest natural gas reserves accounting for nearly 16% of the world’s total. Iran is also highly bequeathed with deposits of zinc (4th largest in the world) and copper (9th largest in the world). Over the last few decades Iranian economy has been diversified and aside from the oil industry, which still remains an attractive and profitable area for investment, a whole complex of a range of diverse investment opportunities exists. The country is endowed with a growing, educated population and high quality human resources.
Iran is a major producer of steel, cement and petrochemicals in the Middle East and North Africa. There are many thriving opportunities in Iran in telecommunications, software development, tourism, banking and finance with the potential to generate outstanding returns on investment.
World’s 2nd largest natural gas reserves.
Iran’s petrochemical exports to over 60 countries in 2011 reached $14Billion USD.
2nd Cement producer in the region and 8th in the world.
Contains the 2nd largest copper mine in the world (5% of the world’s total).
Production of 5 million square meters of hand made carpets per year.
Iranian University Graduates by Gender in 2013
Total
Bache
lors
Bache
lors 2
0 - 45
Total
Mas
ters
Master
20 - 4
5
Total
PHD
PHD 20 - 4
5
1,500
,000
3,000
,000
4,500
,000
6,000
,000
MaleFemale
Other Industries 15.0%
2.0%2.2%
2.5%
3.3%
6.3%Petroleum Products
7.7%Metal Industry
9.1%
Banking Industry 9.5%
Financial Intermediaries 12.1%
Petro Chemicals 22.4%
Petro ChemicalsFinancial IntermediariesBanking IndustryMetal Industry Petroleum Products Mining IndustryTelecommunicationsAuto ManufacturingPharmaceuticalCement IndustryInvestment Groups Engineering CompaniesTransportationInformation TechnologyFood IndustryConstruction IndustryOther Industries
Iranian Market Sectors & IndustriesAugust 2014 (%)
REF Group is a global company with a unique team of local and international experts. Our objective is to identify and propose attractive opportunities based on detailed market research, economic feasibility, risk analysis and providing strategic plans for implementation of the projects.
As a research & consulting firm we will conceptualize our client’s business model and provide effective solutions and implementation in legal, financial and operational dimensions of their business.
REF Group competitive edge builds on TransInvest Group, a Swiss international operating group of 122 companies spread around 35 countries with special emphasis on business in Europe and Asia and a unique network of highly regarded Iranian professionals with proven track record of success in their respective fields of specialty.
REF Group
Our MissionWe bring success to our clients, continuously contribute toward maximizing their profits and provide them with insight into various industries of Iran.
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Petroc
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20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
59.6%
55.4%
53.0%
35.9%
33.4%
32.2%
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3116867547859591,2161,5571,9152,2342,5345,4646,0479,74310,680
22,947
42,215
Iranian Industry Revenue August 2013 - August 2014 (Millions of USD)
REF Group meets client’s objectives by developing optimized solutions founded on its vast expertise and knowledge base. Our services intend to help investors through the process of evaluation and exploitation of local opportunities.
REF Group experts will provide clients with Research & Analysis, Legal Assistance & Consultation, Strategy & Operations and Joint Ventures.
Services
Research & Analytical Advisory Services
We provide each client with factual practical market and business analysis and forecasts. We also present the clients with attractive investment opportunities related to their core activities.
‣ Identifying and presenting attractive opportunities to potential investors.
‣ Providing clients with detailed marketing, economic feasibility and risk analysis.
‣ Advising on partnerships, mergers and acquisitions strategies.
2%2%2%
4%
4%
4%
6%
6%Metal Industry
8%
Petroleum Products 8%
Investment Groups 12%
Banking Industry 18%
Petrochemicals 20%
PetrochemicalsBanking IndustryInvestment GroupsPetroleum Products Metal IndustryAuto & Parts MiningInformation TechnologyFood Industry TelecommunicationsPharmaceutical Natural Gas ExploitationTransportationEngineering Companies Cement Industry
Distribution of Tehran Stock Exchange Most Active Stocks by Industries August 2014 (%)
Services
Strategy, Operations and Legal Services
REF Group is capable of developing and implementing business plans and strategies for potential investors. We cooperate with clients to transform strategic visions to concrete measures through improved operations, business model transformation, cost reduction, and supply chain management.
‣ Developing business plans and strategies for potential investors in various business activities.
‣ Providing legal services covering investments and trade in Iran.
‣ Implementation of local operations and project management.
Joint Ventures
We have a proprietary international network of experts in various major industries and businesses.
‣ Consulting services for strategic joint partnerships.
‣ Foreign and domestic investors strategic joint partnership consulting.
‣ Assisting in contract negotiations and conflict resolutions.
Past Projects
REF Group partners have been involved in various consulting projects in the past and have delivered exceptional results. Some of our past clients are listed below:
Peyman Ramshir Polymer (PRP) Refinery
Engineering procurement and construction of mini-refinery
Tose’eh Farda Brokerage House
Brokerage company firm acquisition and business model restructuring
Tehran Tose’eh Investment Firm
Business strategy development and implementation
Starting up & Establishing Iran office for Aircom
Telecom business and marketing strategy development
Telecommunication Company of Iran (TCI)
Evaluation and listing of TCI in Tehran Stock Exchange
Dolphin Petrochemical Company
Petrochemical complex equities block trade marketing and price matching
43 Padidar St., 10th floor, Tehran 1518943311, Iran
Tel: +98 (21) 8867 8822 Fax: +98 (21) 8867 8825
Email: [email protected] www.refgroup.net
REF GROUPResearch & Consulting