Sales Vice President

PASCAL KABEMBA

** **** ***** ~ Mount Vernon, New York, 10552

914-***-**** *********@*****.***

DIRECTOR INVESTMENT BANKING

Leveraged Buyouts ~ Recapitalizations ~ Corporate Transactions

Bottom-line focused, highly accomplished Director of Debt Capital Markets

with proven success structuring and closing billions of dollars in unique

financing packages. Expertise in transaction structuring, valuation

pricing, syndication, and risk / credit analysis. Talented strategic

planner and business developer. Gifted networker develops profitable

trust-based relationships that generate new business and increase sales

for years to come. Skilled communicator interacts easily with bankers,

attorneys, and corporate executives and is additionally knowledgeable of:

( Pricing ( Risk Analysis ( Negotiations

( Structuring ( Sales & Marketing ( Credit

Analysis

( Transaction Execution ( Relationship Cultivation (

Financial Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CALYON SECURITIES, New York, New York 2007 - 2009

Director, Loan Syndications Group, Structuring Team

. Marketed, originated, and structured corporate / acquisition financing

solutions in general corporate and specialized industries markets, such

as gaming, waste management, and lodging.

. Advised and updated clients and financial sponsors regarding structuring

and capital markets.

. Developed, in collaboration with relationship management team, a highly

effective strategic business plan that maximized fee generation from

prospective portfolio.

. Served as syndicate to the sales trading team, providing salient credit

and capital market insights.

. Worked with Credit Risk Management on restructuring, amendments, and

waivers.

. Mentored and supervised Vice President and associate development.

Accomplishments

< Designed financing structure and pricing that successfully provided

$800 million to Peppermill Casino for casino expansion plan and

working capital.

< Structured and priced $525 million in financing for Ashford

Hospitality Trust, enabling it to purchase 51 properties from CNL

Hotel and Resorts.

< Secured $650 million working capital for Bunge Ltd. with innovative

design structure and pricing.

< Minimized the bank's use of capital and mark-to-market trading

losses, by effectively coordinating the asset reduction program as

key member of Asset Reduction Program Management Committee.

MERRILL LYNCH & COMPANY, New York, New York 2004 - 2007

Vice President - Leveraged Finance

. Pitched, reviewed, structured, priced, syndicated, and closed senior

debt transactions across myriad sectors.

. Maximized fee income while minimizing risks by managing all aspects of

syndication and transaction process to ensure effective execution and

exposure reduction of senior debt underwriting positions.

. Negotiated with clients and investors the transaction terms and

associated legal documents, including commitment papers, bridge loan

papers, term sheets, and credit arrangements.

. Presented syndicated loan underwriting proposals and distribution

strategy to senior management for approval.

Accomplishments

< Re-established leverage loan platform, which rose to Top-10 league

ranking in 2006.

< Closed over $30 billion in financings including the $15 billion

private equity purchase of Hertz Corporation by CD&R, Carlyle Group,

and MLPE.

< Provided a $3.1 billion financing package for Sara Lee's spin-off of

Hanesbrands Inc.

< Managed financing for leveraged buyouts of Education Management LLC

($3.4 billion) and National Bedding Company ($830 million).

PASCAL KABEMBA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

(Continued)

WESTLB AG - NORTH AMERICAN INVESTMENT BANKING, New York, New York 1998 -

2004

Vice President, Corporate Finance / Client Business Unit (2001 - 2004)

. Identified and originated financing opportunities across the media,

telecommunication, and sports sectors.

. Oversaw direct calling efforts that developed and secured numerous new

client relationships with investment and non-investment grade companies.

. Cross sold value added products, including asset securitization, private

placement, FX, interest rate derivatives, Eurobonds, and letters of

credit.

Accomplishments

< Spearheaded entry into the sports financing sector generating first

year net profit of $1.5+ million.

< Analyzed and underwrote $3 billion in aggregate telecommunication

financing commitments.

Vice President, Credit Department (1998 - 2001)

. Led and distributed syndicated credit facilities while managing credit

exposure and concentration risk.

. Mentored and managed two associates in performing due diligence, credit

analysis, and the approval and documentation process.

Accomplishment

< Exceeded revenue, fee income, and ROE (+20%) targets every year.

BANQUE PARIBAS, New York, New York 1997 - 1998

Assistant Vice President, Media and Telecommunications Finance Group

. Managed and monitored industry loan portfolio of leveraged media

companies.

. Developed pitch books and investor presentations supporting

telecommunications transactions that included due diligence, internal

credit memorandums, and comprehensive financial modeling.

. Analyzed and underwrote acquisition financing, subordinated and holding-

company debt, bank debt, and institutional bonds transactions.

THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, New York, New York 1988 - 1997

Relationship Manager, Media and Communications Group, (1996 - 1997)

Associate, Corporate Banking, (1993 - 1996)

Analyst, Financial Institutions Group, (1991 - 1993)

Staff, Loan Sales, (1988 - 1991)

. Provided detailed, comprehensive support to Senior Relationship Managers

managing client accounts.

. Performed cash flow and valuation analysis, financial projections, and

sensitivity analyses in assessing capital structure and leverage.

. Prepared credit memorandums related to new transactions, amendments and

annual reviews.

. Assisted in negotiating legal documentation.

Accomplishments

< Surpassed financial goals consistently, leading to three significant

promotions.

< Identified key financing and lending opportunities with leading media

and communications companies including Viacom and Time Warner.

EDUCATION

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, STERN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, New York, New York

Masters of Business Administration, Finance and Accounting, 1996

COLGATE UNIVERSITY, Hamilton, New York

Bachelor of Arts, Natural Science, 1985

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