Frank's GME Timeline

Explore the full journey of Frank Carbonara's investment in Gulf Mercantile Exchange

May 29, 2008

DME Strategico Incorporation

DME Strategico Limited incorporated in the Cayman Islands with 100 Class A shares (voting) and 100 Class B shares (limited voting, economic rights).

June 5, 2008

Initial Investment

Casa Trading Ltd. acquires 2.5 Class B shares in DME Strategico Limited plus three Off-Floor Memberships.

Dec 2007 - Jul 2009

Membership Disputes

Casa secures Off-Floor Memberships, applies for Floor Memberships. Applications denied in April 2009, appeal rejected in July 2009.

January 25, 2010

Termination

DME terminates Casa's agreements and memberships, triggering disputes (LCIA Case No. 101523, DIFC Case No. CFI 002/2010).

February 28, 2011

Settlement and Original Deed

DME pays Casa $375,000; Casa retains 2.5 shares, waives $65,916 debt; disputes resolved. Casa keeps equity with no membership or voting rights.

March 14, 2011

Amalgamation

DME Mergeco and DME Holdings merge; DME Holdings survives, assuming all rights.

March 2012

Share Exchange

Casa exchanges 2.5 DME Strategico shares for 182,935 Class B shares in DME Holdings (Amended Deed). Voting rights irrevocably assigned to DME.

June 25, 2014

Convertible Loan Proposal

DME Holdings proposes a $25 million convertible loan. Casa's entitlement: $81,500 (0.326% of $25 million); participation unknown.

2012-2024

Dilution Events

Share issuances, likely including 2014 loan conversions, dilute Casa from 0.326% (56,100,000 shares) to 0.2256% (6,368,320 shares).

January 2024

Saudi Tadawul Investment

Saudi Tadawul Group acquires 32.6% for $28.5 million, valuing GME at $87.42 million.

2024

Rebranding and Growth

DME rebrands to GME; 20 billion barrels traded, 3 billion delivered.

February 2024

Subscription Notice

Casa entitled to 14,365 new shares out of 6,368,320 (0.2256%).

February 22, 2025

Valuation Reports

Stake valued at $197,227; GME at $87.42 million.

Valuation Journey

2008 - 2011
$0
2011 - 2012
$182,935
2012 - 2023
$182,935
2024
$197,227
Potential
$220,000+

Ownership Percentage Timeline

2008
2.5%
2011 - 2012
0.326%
2024
0.2256%