First Dawood Investment Bank Limited (FDIB) was incorporated on June 22, 1994 as Dawood Leasing Company Limited, with a paid up capital of Rs. 250 million. It is listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange in Pakistan. Against the public offering of Rs. 95 million, the company  received a subscription of over Rs. 140 million despite bearish market conditions at the time of floatation. After thirteen years of business operations, we have achieved a balance sheet size of over Rs. 12.22 billion. The profit after taxation for the year ended June 30, 2007 is reported as Rs. 179.52 million.

Mr. Rafique Dawood is the Chairman & Chief Executive of the company. He is an MBA from Harvard Business School and has an extensive exposure to business having held senior management positions with various family concerns both in Pakistan and abroad.

Your Company’s vision is to become the leading progressive and profitable organization in the financial sector through innovative and responsible management that provides the highest level of quality service to clientele. We will further develop strengths by introducing new products and services. 

• To offer value in terms of dividend yield and capital gains to shareholders.
• To effectively fulfill the needs of clients to their satisfaction.
• To endeavor to achieve a lasting relationship with clients and associates on the principles of mutualism.
• To fulfill all social responsibilities and be a good corporate citizen.
• To enhance contribution to the industrial development of the country.
• To ensure that the human resource is geared to take up new challenges.
• To reward employees according to the ability to perform as a responsible employer.

• Ensuring shareholders' security and a high rate of return on investments.
• Striking teh right balance between risks and rewards.
• Offering the optimal mix of products and services to customers.
• Maintaning highest standards of integrity, honesty and ethics.
• Building a long lasting relationship with customers.
• Providing growth & development opportunities to the management and staff of the company.
• Maintaning financial discipline and adhering to professional and moral codes.