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Dec 19 2010

No Amlak loan conversion: Emaar

Developer says "better and viable options" are now being discussed
The government-appointed committee has identified "better and viable options" for mortgage lender Amlak Finance than stake hike, Emaar Properties has said in a statement.

The Emaar statement, issued to Dubai Financial Market , said a proposal was tabled before the committee to convert Dh230 million long-term loan given by Emaar to Amlak into equity. But now "other better and viable options have been identified, which are now being considered and discussed."

Emaar Chairman Mohammed Ali Alabbar said in an interview on Wednesday that the developer may hike stake in Amlak but has not decided by how much.

The Dubai-based property developer is the largest shareholder in Amlak Finance , holding 48 per cent stake.

Recently, Dubai Islamic Bank hiked its stake in another UAE mortgage provider Tamweel effectively ending the prospect of a Amlak-Tamweel merger.

Alabbar said in the interview that there are no new companies looking to take a stake in Amlak but added Emaar would welcome other government institutions.

The Emaar statement on DFM said that management and board will ensure that interests of Emaar 's shareholders and stakeholders are considered in acceptance of any options as discussed by the committee.

Emaar shares gained marginally in the morning trade on Sunday.

© Emirates 24|7 2010

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