Hidalgo Group

MARKET/INVESTMENT/ BUSINESS RESEARCH.

2010-01-03T12:41:00.000-08:00

PROFILE.

Hidalgo Capital is a treasured secret weapon for any potential and existing investor’s .A complex business environment requires a strategic look on the businesses to guarantee survival which is the base of Hidalgo’s existence.
“Seeing through the eyes of an eagle” is our slogan.
With clear vision and strategy even businesses can look through the sun rays.
Hidalgo Capital stages itself in the impossibilities and transitions of businesses during their emergence, life times and reviving their existence in the untimely threats of collapse.
Incorporated by Young and Talented entrepreneurs, Hidalgo raises the flag for potential and initiative to combat the ever growing unemployment fueled by adverse economic times. Hidalgo Group umbrellas the following:
• Soko investments
• Soko directory
• Sabi Investments
• East African Bill Boards
• Sobike Solutions
• The Team Builder- Magazine
• Hidalgo Capital
Hidalgo Capital therefore bases its specialty on the three vital aspects of business:
Knowing, planning and finishing well through the following service pack:

MARKET RESEARCH
A systematic gathering, recording, and analysis of data about issues relating to the marketing of products and services, business intelligence, consumer insights, legal research into the registration of businesses in different sectors .This entails analysis of financial platforms of various sectors of the economy and the investment feasibility to a certain the trends and be able to predict performance in the near future and weather it’s worth the risk of investment by various or different types of investors.
This unique venture focuses mainly on the base root all investors rely on: “Information”
We believe that a market/ investment without accurate, timely information is a market/ investment that is doomed to fail since all decisions will be based on inaccurate and irrelevant information from unqualified sources.
Show us a market with no information and we show you the downfall of all investments, Calamity in entire business network and misleading forecasts based on past trends.
Market Research captures the areas of:
• Capital markets,
• Business Startups
• Business intelligence needed to beat the completion,
• Mergers and takeovers
• Business consultancy on the investment patterns in various sectors of the economy

COMPANY PROFILLING
This is an inexpensive marketing tool that helps solidify customer relationships.
There is strength in a company profile which is the first impression to any clients. An emotional as well as a logical connection with the clients through communicating with them in a way that leads them to value and trust your brand is a delicate processes and a great asset to the company.
We write company profiles that can help you deliver multiple messages, a practice seldom facilitated by traditional above-the-line marketing tools. You have complete control over the media and the message, which gives you tremendous flexibility. With an industry report you can deliver information of value to clients in a credible and non-threatening environment free from competing messages.

Market Intelligence:
This is the information relevant to a company’s markets, gathered and analyzed specifically for the purpose of accurate and confident decision-making in determining market opportunity, market penetration strategy, and market development metrics.
Organizationally, Market Intelligence can be the name of the department that performs both the market intelligence and competitor analysis roles.
This specialty on intelligence is divided into:
• Competitive intelligence: describes the broader discipline of researching, analyzing and formulating data and information from the entire competitive environment of any organization.
• Business intelligence: of any kind may also be their responsibility, in tandem with (or solely performed by) the Finance department, for measuring market share and setting growth targets, the
• Mergers and Acquisition :group for exploring acquisition opportunities, the Legal department to protect the organization's assets or
• Research and Development: for cross-company comparison of innovation trends and the discovery of opportunities through innovative differentiation
If an organization wants to be close to the market it needs to fully understand it, including the roles that the competitors and customers play there.
Hidalgo therefore summarizes the potential and continuity of business through the Following aspects
• Market and customer orientation – promote external focus
• Identification of new opportunities – e.g. identify new trends before our markets and competitors
• Early warning of competitor moves – enable counter measures
• Minimizing investment risks – detect threats and trends early on
• Better customer interaction – inherit intensified customer market view
• Better market selection & positioning – understand where your offer fits and discover untapped or under-served potential
• Quicker, more efficient and cost-effective information – avoid duplication of report acquisitions and expensive consultant work
Being an SME, the Hidalgo Group has placed great emphasis on backing other small and medium Enterprises in a bid to help them grow through provision of quality and affordable information for decision making and decision support. This presents an enormous challenge since Small and Medium Enterprises are the new economic drivers.

Hidalgo’s team of young, talented and ambitious staff is always on the move striving for higher achievement in this competitive environment and takes the initiative to inspire and grow this talent:

Mission:
To facilitate the growth of economies through provision of quality information, guidance and nurturing of budding talent to full bloom and maturity in the financial, legal and information technology environment. The nurturing of ideas from nothing to wheels of wealth creation.
“Information” is the ultimate Asset for any investor.
Hidalgo makes this your advantage. Technology just makes your advantage possible.
This package entails:
• Media Analysis
Information, Law and Finance is reflected through the media in form of
Print analysis: This includes bulletins, newspaper
Television and Radio guides
A complex business environment requires that an investor is fully armed.

Kangatta Bldg,
3rd Floor Shimo La Tewa Rd, Industrial Area
t : 020 550481/30/31
f: 020 550479
c: 0724 / 0732 538 660
e-mail: biko@sokodirectory.com
www.hidalgoinvestmentsltd.blogspot.com / www.sokodirectory.com / www.the411africa.com

Hidalgo Capital Growth Strategy

2009-11-07T12:09:00.000-08:00

Hidalgo Capital seeks to develop long-term client relationships based on Trust, Delivery and Service Excellence. We believe in listening to our clients in order to attain an appreciation of their specific business and transactional needs so as to provide them with the most appropriate skills and services. We embrace a culture of entrepreneurship, continually seeking improvement and innovation, while operating as a cohesive unit with a passionate driving force and a steadfast sense of discipline.

We benchmark ourselves against the highest international standards. We are outcome driven and add real value by drawing on and integrating our collective strength and experience in corporate finance.

By actively participating in the business transactions of our clients we are able to equip these businesses with the strategic, structural and operational efficiency essential for a dynamic economic environment.

We seek to make available to our clients the experience that we have gained in various areas of corporate finance in Kenya, East Africa region. This diverse experience coupled with our resident professional in-depth knowledge of the local economic landscape, makes us the natural choice for all local and cross-border transactions.

We look forward to discussing all corporate finance requirements and to being given the opportunity to assist clients on their corporate finance transactions.

SERVICES

Mergers and Acquisitions

A merger refers to the union of two companies of comparatively similar value to create a new entity, whilst an acquisition denotes the purchase of one entity by another.

An understanding and appreciation of the specific socio-legal and economic framework within which a transaction is to operate coupled with the requisite expertise, ensures the attainment of a corporate structure best suited to a client’s unique business requirements. Hidalgo Capital is well suited to perform this complex and critical task in the lifecycle of any business.

Disposals

The successful disposal of a company, business division, subsidiary or asset requires knowledge of local and international markets, as well as experience in transacting in these markets. Our professional team is up-to-date with the legislative and tax jurisdictions within which we operate. We shall agree upon the exact requirements with the client and formulate a disposal process that is appropriate, workable and deliverable.

Typically our involvement covers all stages of the disposal process, including: sourcing potential target companies, analysis, valuation, structuring, negotiation and implementation.

Leveraged Transactions

A leveraged transaction is the acquisition of a company, mainly through debt.

Not only is it necessary to comprehend the particular company’s cash flow cycle, but also an understanding of the specific tax legislation and policy is key to the successful conclusion of a leveraged transaction.

We provide our clients with the expertise necessary to correctly structure a leveraged transaction. Our understanding of the local economy also assists us in more accurately projecting the cash flow cycles of the target business. Further, using our knowledge of the local market we assist in sourcing the requisite funds for the transaction.

Private Placements

A private placement is the placement of non-listed securities with a select number of suitable investors.

Using our corporate relationships and our knowledge of the local markets we are able to assist companies with their transactions, ensuring the most suitable private placement model is used and identifying the most appropriate avenue for placement.

Management Buy-outs and Buy-ins

A management buy-out (MBO) is the acquisition by managers of an equity stake in the company that they manage, whereas a management buy-in refers to an acquisition by external management. Buy-outs and buy-ins typically use leveraged transaction structures and may be combined with private equity funding.

Our participation in the transaction minimizes the inherent conflict of interest posed by a transaction of this nature; the management team is employed to maximize stakeholders� interests while also seeking to secure the best price for its own MBO. We are able to position ourselves so as to deflect any ill feelings away from the management team.

Restructuring

We provide a full range of restructuring services, discussing the exact requirements of our clients in order to formulate the most suitable restructuring programme. Services of this nature are usually exploited by clients who seek to maximise stakeholder value through legal or balance sheet restructuring or by businesses undergoing periods of economic distress.

Project Evaluation

We conduct thorough project and business feasibility studies and evaluations and provide independent appraisal and advice as to the feasibility of a business project. Our concrete grasp of the operations within the local markets, as well as international trends aids in our ability to deliver a value added report to the project.

Due Diligence Investigations

A due diligence is an in-depth investigation into the financial affairs of a company. Such investigations would look into the reported audited and financial statements of a company over a particular point in time, or over a period. We carry out due diligence investigations on behalf of our clients, and present them with a comprehensive analysis of critical line items, resulting in the preparation of a restated balance sheet.

Valuations

We consider various valuation methodologies in our assessment of value and use those that are most suited to the particular business and industry concerned. Our valuation process is geared towards effectively establishing the value in terms of the future potential of the business.

Debt Issuance

We avail to our clients a comprehensive service in relation to the issuance of debt, from the establishment of a borrowing program to the raising of finance through the placement of the debt. We recommend to our clients the most appropriate option in terms of raising the required funding. Using our experience and expertise we are able to assess the future funding requirements of our clients as well as timing the repayment of the loans to match future cash flows.

Debt Placement

By effectively utilizing our vast country and region-wide network system we are in a position to source investors in order to obtain the requisite funds for our clients. We pride ourselves in our ability to accurately price and structure the debt instruments according to investor requirements.

Debt Restructuring

Hidalgo Capital offers a debt restructuring service, which is tailored to evaluate the clients existing loan portfolio and to make recommendations on lowering debt costs and minimizing the risk of the current loan structure. As part of our on-going client relationship, we believe it is vital to monitor a clients debt portfolio on a continuing basis in terms of the risk profile.

Employee Share Ownership Plans

We advise and establish Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs). ESOPs are geared towards enhancing an organizations corporate employment ethos by bringing the employees within the ownership structure of the companies which they work for. We manage the ESOPs on behalf of our esteemed clients and facilitate the trading of the units so created.

Soko Directory- Member, Hidalgo Group.

2009-11-07T11:52:00.000-08:00

Soko Directory, Member; HIDALGO GROUP.

PROFILE.

Soko directory was formed in 2008 when two companies-Hidalgo Investments Ltd and Peakt Solutions came together to create a unique product in the IT industry under a single name, Sokodirectory.com.

Hidalgo Investments is an investment company with diverse interests in the fields of finance, government tenders, business consultancy and corporate image consultancy and legal research, and was incorporated in 2008 under the Laws of Kenya, Cap 486.

Hidalgo handles client transactions at the Nairobi Stock Exchange through Kingdom Securities, portfolio management and providing investment advice and consultation services to its clientele.

Peakt Solutions was formed in 2007.It deals with web design, web hosting, web marketing, domain name registration, software optimization and system development.

Soko Directory believes that all individuals despite their different attributes are privy to accurate and timely financial information and advice. This is not only regarding the stock exchange but also in all financial sectors, i.e. real estate, insurance. The company also believes that for continued success in any industry depends on the level of a company’s adaptability to a volatile environment especially where IT has become an important factor in deciding who gets to be the best and stays ahead.

It is with this in mind that Soko Directory was developed to what it is today. Soko Directory is Kenya’s online financial directory for all financial companies in Kenya. This directory was created to provide accurate financial information to the Kenyan mass, most of who are misinformed and misguided by pre-conceived notions. Advertising is becoming more dynamic each and every day, and the internet is playing a key role in ensuring that this happens. Sokodirectory.com is a concept that has been brought to life because of this. Based on research done in the developed world, especially in America, on-line advertisement is the way to go. Especially with the digital divide coming up for Kenyans in 2012, on-line marketing and advertisement are the crux of survival for any company that wants to make it.

While online marketing and advertising has been hugely successful in developed markets, it is still in its infantry stage in the East African region and Kenya in particular, but as outlined in the foregoing paragraphs, it’s bound to skyrocket in the next coming few years with the connection to the fibre optic cable, which is seen to increase internet access.

While television, radio and the print media remain the primary vehicles to get messages to the larger audiences, they are passive creatures but the internet is a different beast all together. The development of advanced tools and online services has made it easy to get information, interact with other people and share opinions. The number of people using online social networks like facebook, twitter and my space continues to grow exponentially.

It took the radio 38 years to reach 50 million listeners, 13 years for terrestrial TV to reach 50 million users but just 4 years for the internet to reach 50 million people. ‘In less than 9 months, Facebook added 100 million users. It follows that advertising budgets will spill over and more to online mediums.’

Online advertising ability to target a specific group of audience and enable advertisers to measure and evaluate the performance is expected to win the confidence of many savvy businesses.

Sokodirectory.com is a one stop shop where all companies in the finance sector, can advertise and market their products and services while getting feedback from their customers on how they are performing. This will ensure that the advertising companies are still serving and meeting their clientele needs, on a dynamic basis, getting instant feedback on their services and products, thus creating loyal customers and having current marketing tips at a touch of a button.

Companies advertising with Sokodirectory.com will provide a basic overview of the products and services that they offer, a basic profile of who they are, their current location, branch network, vital contacts and their business marshal plan for growth and clientele management, thus enabling the consumer easier access to financial, management and administration information. As a result customers will be more aware of what the company has to offer and make more learned decisions.

Soko directory is a concept of Hidalgo Investments Ltd and Peakt Solutions, two SMEs who are changing the concept of advertisements in Kenya. The target of Sokodirectory.com is the group between 21 to 30 year olds, young professionals who the companies can aim to grow with thus ensuring that their various investments grow with them, over time. The reasoning behind this is that the Kenyan at this age is techno savvy and is demanding his services available to him now, using the digital mode. As a result companies should begin targeting this group of clients and it is vital that they are aware of the products and services offered by different companies in the financial sector.

Hidalgo Investments Ltd. is a limited company registered under the Companies Act, our specialty is market analysis of services and products that are offered in the financial sector. It is our vision to see that this relevant information is made available to all individuals, be they retail, corporate, or the foreign investor, to enable them to make the right investment choices. This has been necessitated by the fact that many Kenyans don’t know which company offers what products and services, so tend to take advice from individuals who are not knowledgeable. A good example is the deci story, the aspect of pyramids.

Soko Directory aims to manage all its financial responsibilities by offering a unique on-line financial solution website to bring all the relevant information in the finance sector to the public front and use their expertise to market it.

We are young professionals committed to the excellence of wealth creation, entrepreneurship, youth enlightenment, investing and on-line marketing.

THE SOKO DIRECTORY MANAGEMENT.

0724-538 660

info@sokodirectory.com

www.sokodirectory.com

HIDALGO GROUP.

2009-11-05T01:37:00.000-08:00

Company Profile:

HIDALGO INVESTMENTS LTD

Created in 2008 Hidalgo Group Of companies is the ultimate package for any investor in the business environment. The “Three pack investor’s tool kit”, namely “Law, Finance and Information Technology,” is what defines Hidalgo.
Incorporated by Young and Talented entrepreneurs, Hidalgo raises the flag for potential and initiative to combat the ever growing unemployment fueled by adverse economic times. Through its holding company, Hidalgo Capital Limited, and the various subsidiaries:
• Soko investments
• Soko directory
• Sabi investments
Specializing in different fields, The Group provides specialist information and advice to potential investors and experts, both actively working, and retired.
Hidalgo Capital, through its diversified links, offers variety of products and services to suit the varying client investment needs. This ensures that Hidalgo remains the one stop shop for all investment needs irrespective of the decision to be made.
We are committed to the provision of timely and quality information to ensure that our clients achieve their investment goals and eventually financial “self sufficiency”.

This unique venture focuses mainly on the base root all investors rely on: “Information”
We believe that a market without accurate, timely information is a market that is doomed to fail since all decisions will be based on inaccurate and irrelevant.
Show us a market with no information and we show you the downfall of all investments, Calamity in entire business network and misleading forecasts based on past trends
This venture meets
“The ultimate Financial, Legal and Information technology revolution.”

“Blooming potential”

Being an SME, the Hidalgo group has placed great emphasis on backing other small and medium Enterprises in a bid to help them grow through provision of quality and affordable information for decision making and decision support. This presents an enormous challenge since Small and Medium Enterprises are the new economic drivers.

Hidalgo’s team of young, talented and ambitious staff is always on the move striving for higher achievement in this competitive environment and takes the initiative to inspire and grow this talent:

Mission:
To facilitate the growth of economies through provision of quality information, guidance and nurturing of budding talent to full bloom and maturity in the financial, legal and information technology environment.

The staff at Hidalgo Group ensures that all clients get the red carpet treatment: If you woke up to a headline then yesterday we already gave you the headline since we provide all information in good time to ensure our clients can, as accurately as possible, predict future trends and events to efficiently their goals and objectives.

Hidalgo’s Three Pack
Hidalgo gives its clients the comfort of sitting back as we make it our business to feed you with every detail of your investment.
Finance Pack:
Our finance pack entails
• Portfolio Management:
Risk and returns on portfolio.
Decision on what trusts to invest in.

• Stock market watch:
Securities trading on Nairobi Stock exchange. International and local investors
The logic behind stock market trading that the beginner in investment should know
This monitoring also creates a clear niche for forecasts.
“We give you the next stocks headline so you don’t have to wake up to it”
• Business Consultancy
Our teams of experts grace our clients with a realistic and competitive view of the business world making. Consultancy bases our drive to develop and guide initiative to its peak. Financial advisory and practical case scenarios.
• Government Tendering
A close walk with the Head of business (Finance) government to reach the youth and exploit the unemployed yet talented youth for the betterment of entire economy defines the government tendering link with Hidalgo

Legal Pack:
“Law and finance” Besides risk and return of investment, law is the next investors dark cloud.
Hidalgo’s team of lawyers handles the legal aspects of business for the clients.
Business law as its best for both international and local investing is availed.

Information Technology Pack:
“Information” is the ultimate Asset for any investor.
Hidalgo makes this your advantage. Technology just makes your advantage possible.
This package entails:
• Media Analysis
Information, Law and Finance is reflected through the media in form of
Print analysis: This includes bulletins, newspaper
Television and Radio guides

A complex business environment requires that an investor is fully armed.
Hidalgo has your Three Pack Arsenal……

Hidalgo Group
Industrial Area
Shimo La Tewa Road,
Katanga Building, 3rd Floor.