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YOur local businesses. investors. equatorial guinea GROWTH PARTNER WHITE STORM CAPITAL CREATES OPPORTUNITIES, contributes to eCONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY and simiplifies business growth. WHITE STORM CAPITAL A Company on the rise We are more than just a company with services A successful partnership can increase productivity and profitability. Partnering with White Storm Capital ensures both. When you decide to partner with White Storm Capital, you experience a plethora of benefits for your growing business, but most importantly, you gain a Partner. We are more than just a company with services, we are a Partner with Solutions, and we're here with you every step of the way! four Reasons to Partner with White Storm Capital: White Storm Capital is a full service, growth-strategy company based in Malabo, Equitorial Guinea, supporting numerous international and local businesses and investors. Its dedicated team of advisors specialize in helping businesses and investors succeed. Its wide range of solutions can help you establish a presence in EG, Simplify your business there, and grow! SOLUTIONS Our experienced Growth Partner Team, full-service business solutions and real time access to data help you to solve your complex business challenges, and provides the space and confidence to focus on what you do best, while we do what we do best. MISSION White Storm Capital’s mission is to be a trusted Partner for local businesses, investors and the country of Equatorial Guinea, by contributing to the development and sustainability of each. Locally, we aim to Simplify the management of business finances, people, time and processes by offering accounting, tax, payroll and human resources core support to small and mid-sized companies. Globally, we aspire to enhance the presence of Equatorial Guinea as a viable strategic partner and international business hub, by actively promoting and attracting investment into the country, and by connecting enterprising people with growing opportunities. vision Partnership When you choose White Storm Capital, you gain a Growth Partner: A team of professional advisors and Growth Partner Associates dedicated to your business success and growth. EXPERTISE On all levels, we are homegrown and equipped with enduring resources and local industry knowledge. White Storm Capital will be an active Partner in the creation of opportunities and the development of economic sustainability throughout Equatorial Guinea, the continent of Africa and other underdeveloped countries. GROWTH An inevitable outcome when you Partner with White Storm Capital ...and we make it easy! Decide to Grow with White Storm Capital today! 2 3 opportunities are created everytime you choose us! Equitorial guinea Malabo, Equatorial Guinea Area: 28,051 sq. km Land Borders: 528 km - Cameroon: 183 km; Gabon: 345 km Your growth partner for opportunities in Western africa's newest commerical hub White Storm Capital, an Equatorial Guinean company with offices in Malabo and Houston, Texas (USA), specializes in assisting international businesses invest in EG, across a wide range of sectors. EG remains an as-yet relatively little known African country, still with a great deal of potential. Following an era of socioeconomic development that was initiated by the discovery and commercialization of oil, EG is now actively engaged in diversifying its growing economy. This small African country, with a population of just over 1 million, and an area of 28,051 square kilometers, bordering Cameroon to the north, Gabon to the south and east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the west, is not only the third-largest oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa with a GDP per capita amongst the highest in the region, but also Western Africa’s newest most dynamic business hub. 4 Oil wealth has wisely been, and continues to be, reinvested in business-supporting sectors, hard and soft infrastructure including roads, airports, ports, schools, and hospitals. The now existing infrastructure, alongside political and economic stability, ease of access to neighboring countries through membership in the CEMAC economic block, financial incentives, a successful track record of hosting some of Africa’s biggest events, and a range of regulatory reforms and government initiatives aimed at improving the business environment have noticeably enhanced the country’s appeal as a destination for foreign investment. The industrial city of Mbini, when built, will serve as a special economic zone and will make registering businesses in EG even easier. Bata, EG’s second largest city and former capital, is the gateway to the African mainland. Picturesquely set on the Gulf of Guinea’s coast, There's a future in equatorial guinea and you should be part of it! The following have been identified as key economic sectors of the Horizonte 2020 plan, which are open to foreign investors: amongst lush jungles and sprawling beaches, it should be on every African traveler’s itinerary. Furthermore, its updated transportation infrastructurehighway network, port, airport, and a planned rail connection to industrial centers- make it an appealing choice for investors. Today, EG is home to American, Swiss, British, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, French, Brazilian, and Japanese companies, and expects to attract many more foreign businesses in the near future. Agriculture and livestock fisheries transportation A naturally rich country, with all of the prerequisites needed to become Africa’s next agricultural hub. Over 600 kilometers of coastline, and 314,000 sq. kilometers of economic zone, it's fishing industry is a sleeping giant. In addition to 3 new airports, the nation has a robust and expansive road network, and Malabo port has been remodeled. tourism electricity finance It's idyllic beaches can easily compete with those in the Caribbean or Asia and the country has a rich colonial past. EG is on track to reaching the highest per capita power rates in central Africa and will satisfy domestic power demand by 2017. It shares the Central African CFA currency, and is also a member of the BVMAC bourse, a sub-regional stock exchange. With the aim of catalyzing EG’s socioeconomic development, the government has launched the plan for Horizonte 2020 and earmarked over $1 billion of funds for projects, which are to be jointly executed with international partners. Contact a Growth Partner Associate to learn more about current projects. 5 at a glance: equitorial guinea Data, Facts, and statistics Social structure social structure (cont'd) Economy Economy (cont'd) Population ethnic groups gdp (purchasing power parity) eXPORT PARTNERS (2015) ca. 1 million Population growth rate 2.48 % per year GEOGRAPHY Area Total: 28,051 sq. km Life expectancy at birth (2016 est.) Total Population: 64.2 years male: 63.1 years female: 65.4 years Land Borders Total: 528 km Border Countries Cameroon: 183 km Gabon: 345 km Coastline 296 km Elevation Mean elevation: 577 m Elevation extremes: Lowest point - Atlantic Ocean: 0 m fang bubi mdowe GDP per capita (PPP) annobon bujeba other gdp consumption, by end use age structure 40% 20% 32% 04% 04% 0-14 YEArs Literacy definition: age 15 and over can read and write Total Pop. 87% 6.5% 3.6% 1.6% 1.1% 1.4% Female Pop. Male Pop. health expenditure 3.8% of GDP $34.79 billion (2015) 15-24 YEArs 25-54 years 55-64 YEArs 65 + years $43,500 household consumption: 21% government consumption: 5.6% investment in fixed capital: 55.1% investment in inventories: 0.1% exports of goods/services: 67.1% GDP consumption, by sector of origin services: 15% Religions agriculture: 8% Nominally Christian and predominantly Roman Catholic, pagan practices exist Languages Spanish (official) - 67.6% other (French (official), Fang, Bubi) - 32.4% industry: 77% China 16.6% South Korea 15.1% Brazil 8.2% Netherlands South Africa 6.8% 6.6% India 5.8% UK 5.7% Spain 9% cLIMATE Tropical and humid, year-round From June to August, Río Muni, Equatorial Guinea’s mainland, is dry. The island of Bioko, location of the country’s capital, is wet. The reverse occurs from December to February. RAINFALL Annual rainfall varies from 193 cm (76 in) at Malabo to 1,092 cm (430 in) at Ureka, Bioko, but Río Muni is somewhat drier. The wettest month is July. 6 76.9 Cote Divoire 6% France 4.8% AIR TRANSPORT annual passengers on registered air carriers: Agriculture product coffee, cocoa, rice, yams, cassava (manioc, tapioca), bananas, livestock, timber petroleum, natural gas, timber, gold, bauxite, diamonds, tantalum, sand and gravel, clay 24.9 USA 8.9% 400,759 Natural resources The mean annual temperature is China 14.8% TRANSPORTATION AIRPORTS: 7 200,000 Temperature Spain 16.3% Netherlands 16.9% France 4.8% Labor force wEATHER AND CLIMATE import PARTNERS (2015) cONNECTIVITY INTERNET Internet is widely available and accessible cELL PHONE PENETRATION total: 533,000 subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 72 (July 2015 est.) number of registered air carriers: 6 HIGHWAYS AND ROADS EG has a well-developed and maintained web of highways and roads extending throughout the country PORTS AND TERMINALS Major seaport(s): Bata, Luba, Malabo LNG terminal(s) (export): Bioko Island 7 at our core we are passionate about growth CAPABILITIES Our expanding portfolio of offerings, is designed to Simplify the management of finances, people, time and processes. AcCounting A true measure of success is growth. However, true success is in sustainability; that is, the ability to withstand the inevitable evolution of doing and being in business. We are committed to sustainable growth. YOUR sustainable growth! As your Growth Partner we make it our business to not only understand our clients' objectives and business needs, but to offer innovative tools, solutions and resources that will inevitably position any company for success. Our range of fullservice, tailored business solutions along with our expert team of advisors empowers clients to remain confident and focused on profitability, while harnessing the myriad of business and investment opportunities in Africa’s local and regional markets. Stay Focused. Grow Confidently. Our Clients outsource their accountancy, payroll, tax and human resource departments to us, therefore optimizing these processes and considerably reducing costs. We're specialized in our disciplines, often tailoring solutions for our clients' unique needs. And because we are a small, hands on tactical firm, our level of quality control is far more manageable than larger outfits. benefits of outsourcing • Better, faster results • Reduced costs, increased profitability • Turn-key options for those on the move • Customized solutions for unique business needs • Affordable and convenient 8 In order to maintain profitability and capitalize on new opportunities, businesses must rely on accurate and insightful financial information. White Storm Capital’s team of accountants offer the most efficient bookkeeping solutions, while reducing costs and improving work flow. Payroll Managing your payroll is a time-consuming process that can pose a significant compliance challenge. As your Growth Partner, White Storm Capital will handle all of your payroll administration processes. Our payroll solutions help you optimize the payroll function, mitigate payroll and tax-related risk, and empowers you to grow confidently. human resource WSC Business Solutions offers best practices and expertise to address complex issues such as compliance, pre-employment screening, employee record management, procedures for termination, and more! taxes By outsourcing tax management services your organization gains an opportunity to better manage and mitigate risk in the face of increasingly complex tax environments. You can ensure your taxes will be handled in the most productive and efficient way. 9 Word from the President "As a native Equatorial Guinean, I have seen our country grow and develop into the dynamic and increasingly diversified business hub it has become today. When I think of its progress, I'm reminded of how fortunate I am to have been able to contribute to its growing economy and economic sustainability. I am proud of White Storm Capital's contributions to raising awareness of this beautiful country. This is such an incredible time to be part of something so phenomenal. Equatorial guinea's potential is phenomenal! Things aren't perfect by a long shot, but this oil-rich country, with all of its natural resources, an entrepreneurial population, and an ever-improving infrastructure, will soon become a place that many will seek out from all over the world- to start businesses, build schools, and tour its historical sites and natural splendors- thereby helping Equatorial Guinea realize its potential. This is such an incredible time to be part of something so phenomenal. Equatorial Guinea's potential is phenomenal!" Deanna Rochelle Ngueket/CEO 10 11 stay focused. grow confidently. Caracolas, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea +240 666 705 809 [email protected] www.whitestormcapital.com