Central Business Centres p.l.c. (“Issuer”) was set up on 20 June 2014. 

The principal activity of the Issuer is to hold property for investment purposes and generate returns from this property through rental agreements. The Issuer’s aim is to develop the “Central Business Centre” brand. 

In recent years, the Issuer has purchased, developed and operated various business centres. As of the date of the Prospectus: 

1. CBC Żebbuġ enjoys a 100% occupancy of available office space and car park facilities; 
2. CBC Gudja enjoys a 100% occupancy of available office space and car park facilities; 
3. CBC Mrieħel enjoys 33% occupancy of available office and car park facilities, with a further 23% contractually committed; 
4. CBC St. Julian’s enjoys 90% occupancy of available office and car park facilities; 
5. CBC Valletta-The Savoy enjoys 90% occupancy of the retail space currently available for rental, while the remaining areas are undergoing refurbishment. The occupied space represents 29% of the total area that will become available once the full project is completed. 
6. Żebbuġ Commercial Centre enjoys a 100% occupancy of proposed areas and parking facilities. 

The Issuer operates exclusively in and from Malta. 

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The Issuer is the finance company of the JBH Group. The Issuer does not itself carry on any trading activities other than raising capital and advancing funds to members of the JBH Group (and the related JCL Group) as and when the demands of its business so requires.  

The Issuer, the Guarantor and the Group operate primarily within Malta. The Group has also established a presence in the UAE through the launch of a training centre in Dubai. As part of the Group’s internationalisation strategy, the Group is exploring additional investment opportunities outside Malta that align with its business interests. 

The Group is primarily organised into three key business divisions: 

• catering; 
• staff outsourcing; and 
• healthcare.   

In addition to its core business operations, the JBH Group is also active in the real estate sector, maintaining a portfolio of immovable properties with the objective of acquiring or leasing properties, which are subsequently leased or sub-leased to JC Retail, a member of the JCL Group, in support of the expanding operations of the broader James Caterers Group within the catering industry. The properties are sub-leased to JC Retail for commercial purposes, specifically for the operation of catering establishments, namely: ‘Chiaro Trattoria & Grill’ located in Birzebbugia; ‘Helu Manna Gluten Free Kafeterija’ located in Valletta and San Gwann, and ‘James Bakes and Cakes’ located in Zebbug. 

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The Issuer is an alternative investment fund, focused on real estate investments, primarily in Europe. It is a closed-ended fund, which means it has a fixed pool of capital that is not open for continuous investment. The fund typically raises capital from qualifying and professional investors. 

The core strategy of the Issuer revolves around acquiring, redeveloping, and managing real estate assets, with a focus on generating stable, long-term returns for its investors. The Issuer as a fund targets primarily the commercial real estate market. Its investments are typically in properties that offer significant potential for value appreciation, often through redevelopment, refurbishment or strategic management. 

The Issuer’s intention to achieve its investment objective or achieving returns in the short-to-medium term under all market conditions is by purchasing income producing real estate assets primarily consisting of office buildings and retail centres in central Europe, particularly located in Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania.  

Real estate developments, investments, and services represent the core business of the Group. Maintaining a solid pipeline of projects continues to drive the Group’s growth prospects both in terms of value and profitability. The Group has a legacy and reputation of being able to deliver major high-quality developments as the trusted lead partner. 

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The Lifetime Group has its origins in a Paceville entertainment property and operations business established in the 1990s by the late Hugo Chetcuti who was later succeeded by his son Luke Chetcuti. The business continued to develop over the years with a preference for exposure in the hospitality and entertainment (including food and beverage) sectors, which development has also seen the establishment and increased awareness of the Hugo’s brand allowing also successful licensing and franchising thereof and of the outlets operating under the same. The Group owns various property outlets in the heart of Malta’s entertainment hub, Paceville in Saint Julians, which it rents out to the Operational Companies and third parties.  

Apart from the Issuer’s activity of acting as the finance arm of the Group, the Issuer Group currently holds the following major assets and is involved in the following business activities and sectors: 

i)  ownership of the H Hotel and of the All Round Properties, for long-term investment and for rental; 

ii)  ownership, development, protection and licensing of the Group IP Assets to the Operational Companies. 

The Issuer’s and the Issuer Group’s main objectives are to manage its assets to maximise long-term capital growth and return on its investments and facilitate further growth within the overall Lifetime Group. 

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The Group is principally involved in the business of property ownership and rentals, namely the acquisition and/or development of immovable property and their rental to third parties in varied markets (accommodation and tourism, commercial and residential markets). 

The Guarantor’s current main investments and/or developments consist of the following: 

G HOTEL – ST. JULIANS – A finished 3-star hotel, constructed on a site situated at 52, Triq San Gorg, San Giljan.   

CORKS HOTEL – ST. JULIANS – This is a 3-star hotel development the construction whereof is due to start in the coming months, over a site situated at 56, Triq San Gorg, San Giljan, which will be adjacent to G Hotel.    

GZIRA HOTEL – GZIRA – This is another 3-star hotel development currently under construction, over a site situated at 14, 15, 16, 17 and 17A, Msida Road, Gzira. 

GZIRA COMMERCIAL OUTLETS – GZIRA – These are two adjacent finished commercial outlets, constructed on a site abutting on two different roads, one of which is situated at ‘Jungle Joy’, Msida Road, Gzira, whilst the other at ‘Chef Choice’, Triq ix-Xatt, Gzira. These are situated at ground floor. 

SLIEMA DEVELOPMENT – SLIEMA – This is a proposed development over a site situated at 80 and 80A, Sqaq il-Fawwara, Sliema.    

MISRAH IL-BARRIERI MSIDA DEVELOPMENT – MSIDA – This is a residential block constructed over a site situated at ‘Cantera Mansions’, Misrah il-Barrieri Street, Msida.    

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The Issuer is a holding company whose principal objects are to carry on the business of a holding company and to purchase, take on lease, exchange, hire or otherwise acquire, develop, alter or dispose of any immovable property.

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The Issuer carries on the business of a finance company in connection with, the ownership, development, and operation of real estate located in Beverly Hills, California. The Issuer was incorporated principally for the purpose of financing the acquisition of the Hotel Properties and the Office Block. 

The IHI Group, the Gores Group and the Action Group have formed a joint venture (Gilded Triumvirate LP) for the purposes of realising an investment opportunity in Beverly Hills, California, whose principal business is the ownership of two hotels (the Hotel Properties) and an office block (the Office Block) located in Beverly Hills, California. The joint venture partners shall be combining their respective resources, capabilities, and expertise in procuring, operating, and funding the respective property assets. 

IHI Group, which needs no introduction locally, carries on the business of an investment group in connection with the ownership, development and operation of luxury hotels and serviced residential and commercial real estate carrying its proprietary Corinthia Brand.

The Gores Group is a global investment firm based in Beverly Hills, California. The group was established in 1987 by its current chief executive officer Alec E. Gores, a prominent entrepreneur and businessman, with the primary purposes of acquiring, fixing, and partnering with businesses. The group focuses on partnering with differentiated businesses that can benefit from their extensive industry knowledge and decades long experience to improve underperforming or undervalued companies and since its inception, has completed over 120 acquisitions.

Action Group has three decades of successful track record, it’s a serial investor in all six GCC Gulf countries (Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Oman), also present in the overseas world markets, with diverse subsidiaries and operations active in more than 12 countries worldwide including Australia, UK, Germany, France, and of course the MENA region, covering various business sectors including investments, real-estate, trade & FMCG, hospitality & hotels, energy & oilfields services, information technology & consultancy.

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The Dimech family has been in the business of aluminium, steel, and stainless-steel works for the past 40 years, having established the business, J’s Dimech, in 1979. After learning the trade first-hand in the Msida wrought iron works garage of his father, Mr Josef Dimech took on the challenge of developing what was his mere pastime into a business and career.

Over the years, Mr Josef Dimech began consolidating his position in the steel and aluminium works industries, with a critical milestone being reached as early as 2004, when, at the age of 25, Mr Dimech started his own business and established JSDimech Com-ind.

The next watershed moment came in the same year, with JSDimech Com-ind moving its operations from its family premises in Msida to larger premises in Birkirkara. By the age of 30, Mr Josef Dimech consolidated his position in the market through a steadily growing portfolio of clientele.

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The Issuer’s principal activities relate to (i) the licensing of the iGaming Platform as a ‘turnkey’ software solution to WorldClass, for the purposes of the Group iGaming Business, and to third-party iGaming Operators seeking to launch and operate casino and/or sportsbook websites, and (ii) the provision of White Label Services to White Label Operators that operate their own branded ‘white label’ casino and/or sportsbook websites. 

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The Group, through the various Subsidiaries comprised therein, is principally involved in two main business activities and sectors, namely: 

• Property Rentals – principally the acquisition and/or development of immovable property and their rental to third parties in varied markets (residential, offices and other commercial markets);  
• Real Estate Development and Sale – principally the identification, acquisition, design, development and resale of real estate developments of various sizes. 

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