Management Manager

Amit K. Bhatia

*** **** **** ******, ********* *B, New York, NY 10022

*******@*****.*** / (917) 833-********

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Raymond James and Associates, Inc. New York, NY

Senior Analyst, Recapitalization & Restructuring Investment Banking Group 2007 - Present

Conducted extensive financial and valuation analyses and developed numerous financial models, including fully integrated

projection models, LBO models, 13-week cash flow models, and discounted cash flow models for distressed and/or bankrupt

middle-market companies across a broad range of industries

Examined SEC and other regulatory filings of companies seeking debt financing and/or other financial advisory services, and

synthesized the available information into profiles analyzing current and historical financials, credit metrics, capital structure

details, key liquidity issues, and the viability of certain potential strategic alternatives (i.e. capital raise, debt restructuring, sale

of assets, etc.)

Reviewed and summarized credit agreements and indentures to understand covenants, events of default, amendment

requirements, and other key provisions in order to evaluate the related impact on potential restructuring initiatives

Reviewed and summarized relevant bankruptcy filings (i.e. Disclosure Statements, DIP agreements, Plan of Reorganizations)

to evaluate and understand the potential recovery to both secured and unsecured creditors

Designed transaction marketing materials outlining company operations, financial condition, future outlook and key

investment considerations

Participated in management update and investor diligence calls to discuss marketing materials and financial projections

Created internal screen for potential opportunities based on credit ratings and bond prices using Bloomberg

Organized group marketing initiatives including a 50-person event at the 2008 Belmont Stakes

Selected Transaction Experience

Master Planned Community Developer – Restructuring Advisory Services

Coordinated with management and senior bankers to develop assumptions regarding future absorption to conduct a high-level

valuation of the company’s remaining real estate assets and create the company’s cash flow model

Hard Rock Park – Asset Sale

Worked closely with senior bankers, legal advisors, crisis managers, and various other constituents to facilitate the sale of the

company through §363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code

Interacted with management and crisis managers to challenge and modify forecast and cash management assumptions to create

financial projections and the company’s cash flow model

Participated in the marketing and auction process to obtain and evaluate qualified bids and maximize recovery to the estate

Commercial Airline Logistics Company – Valuation Advisory Services

Conducted valuation analysis of a commercial airline logistics company using the discounted cash flow and the comparable

company and transaction methods for the purpose of establishing a subscription price for the company’s common stock

Participated and supported senior bankers in presenting the valuation to the internal Fairness Opinion Committee

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Arel Asset Management, Intern (Aug. - Dec. 2006): Conducted in-depth research and financial statement analysis on potential

activist investment opportunities and created detailed reports for manager review

Dr. Escayg Laboratory, Assistant (Summer 2005): Assisted in gene extractions and gene separation experiments

EDUCATION

Emory University Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Arts, Economics (Finance Concentration) 2002 - 2006

Cumulative GPA: 3.4 / 4.0; Major GPA: 3.7 / 4.0

Omicron Delta Epsilon - the International Economics Honor Society, Member

Clubs: Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Philanthropy Co-Chair; Emory University Pre-Health Association (EUPHA), Treasurer;

Indian Cultural Exchange, Member; Campfire USA, Volunteer; Breakthrough Atlanta, Volunteer Teacher

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SAT: Math - 760; Verbal - 700

Skills: Proficient in Bloomberg, Capital IQ, PACER, and Microsoft Office; Basic knowledge of C++ and Java

Languages: Conversational in written and spoken Hindi

Interests: Soccer, golf, and international travel

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