Manager Financial Analyst

Krishnadas P Mani, CFA *

Possess a precise combination of investment instinct, skills, track record of originating & executing deals, and structuring transactions across multiple sectors and asset classes. Demonstrated leadership, negotiating skills, and ability to achieve goals through teamwork, collaboration and relationship management. WORK EXPERIENCE

Alpen Capital (ME) Ltd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Director (Manager) – Investment banking January 2019 – Present Roles & Responsibilities: Manager (Team lead) engaged in deal sourcing, evaluating and executing investment

(Equity) advisory opportunities in GCC, Levant, Europe, Africa, and Asia regions. Raising Growth capital for an Insurance Company in Nigeria, US$ 25 M – Ongoing Raising Growth capital for a Virtual Reality (TMT) startup Company in Europe, US$ 50 M – Ongoing Sell-side of an Auto-dealer Company in Oman, US$ 40 M – Closed Sell-side of a Healthcare business in homecare, rehab and dialysis facilities in UAE, US$ 15 M – Closed Sell-side of an Aviation Tracking solutions provider startup based in UAE, US$ 10 M – Ongoing Sell-side of a Specialty chemicals manufacturing Company in North Africa, US$ 20 M – Ongoing Sell-side of Food manufacturing Company in Turkey, US$ 120 M – Ongoing Sell-side of a Waste management Company in GCC, US$ 7 M – Ongoing Sell-side of a premium luxury Retail business in Saudi Arabia, US$ 40 M Sell-side of a majority equity stake in a Financial services Company in GCC, US$ 175 M – Ongoing Buy-side (M&A) acquisition of a premium Dairy (& non-Dairy) business in UAE, US$ 33 M – Ongoing Buy-side (M&A) acquisition of a Pipes manufacturing business in Saudi Arabia, US$ 25 M – Ongoing Buy-side (M&A) acquisition of Foreign exchange business in UAE and Kuwait, US$ 25 M

Solely responsible for securing investors for the transaction(s); Managing all aspects of transaction process – building financial models, documentation, transaction structuring, managing due diligence, negotiating and executing transaction(s).

Aldukheil Financial Group (AFG), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Manager – Investment banking January 2018 – December 2018 Assistant Manager – Investment banking April 2015 – December 2017 Roles & Responsibilities: Senior Project manager handling & executing Equity Capital Market (ECM), Equity advisory, Debt advisory transactions.

IPO of National Company for Learning & Education (NCLE) in Saudi Arabia, US$ 90 M – Closed

Managed book building process, investor allocation and subscription process. IPO of a Real estate Company in Saudi Arabia, US$ 33.3M

Completed & submitted the Prospectus file to CMA; Instrumental in providing strategic advice to client of divesting assets thereby deleveraging.

Pre-IPO Private Placement of Integrated Holding Company in Kuwait, US$ 36 M – Closed Buy-side (M&A) acquisition of a Healthcare startup Company in Saudi Arabia, US$ 2 M – Closed KRISHNADAS P. MANI, CFA

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Buy-side (M&A) acquisition of Al Safi Foods by Mezzan Holding Company in Kuwait, US$ 35 M – Closed

Revised business strategy for target; Raising debt from Banks. Sell-side transaction for greenfield Healthcare medical Company in Saudi Arabia, US$ 45 M – Closed

Played key role for structuring - milestone based investment. Sell-side transaction for a minority stake in a Financial Institution Company in GCC, US$ 3.6 M – Closed Sell-side transaction for an Auto-dealer Company in Saudi Arabia, US$ 21.3 M

The transaction includes restructuring which requires seeking approval from Lenders. Sell-side transaction for a Water & waste management Company in Saudi Arabia, US$ 30 M Buy-side (M&A) acquisition of Logistics and distribution Company in Saudi Arabia, US$ 42.5 M

Analyzed extensively the six entities of Target group and prepared complex financial model.

Managed financial due diligence and advised client not to proceed due to concerns during diligence. Sell-side of Water management and Leak detection Company in Saudi Arabia, US$ 48 M Sell-side transaction for Automotive parts Manufacturing Company in Saudi Arabia, US$ 50 M Investment analysis advisory for Endowment Fund in Sukuks, US$ 33.3 M – Closed

Undertook analysis and prepared pricing guidance by meeting treasury departments. Debt restructuring advisory for Water & waste Contracting Company in Saudi Arabia, US$ 100 M

Prepared debt model, cash flows & credit assessment report for banks in discussions with CXOs.

Developed restructuring plan - improvements in financial control, policies & cash management. Debt restructuring advisory for Trading & Distribution Company in Saudi Arabia, US$ 100 M

Prepared restructuring plan with Owners and directly supervised its implementation - hired key personnel, recommended product diversification which added US$ 4 M to sales, cost reduction by ~20%. Debt restructuring advisory for Steel Manufacturing Company in Saudi Arabia, US$ 40 M

Addressing the concerns with the Banks including fund utilization; Negotiated on hedging interest rate risk. GVFL Ltd., Ahmedabad, India

Senior Associate – Private Equity July 2011 – February 2015 Roles & Responsibilities: Complete life cycle of investments; end-to-end investment closure. Closed 3 PE deals. Investment in Renewable energy – Ushdev Power Holdings Pvt. Ltd., US$ 6.6 M – Closed

Negotiated valuations; Played a major role in negotiations of terms.

Developed fool-proof mechanism for monitoring – role included being Investor Observer for Board meetings.

Collaborated with CXOs for assessing acquisition projects (M&A opportunities). Investment in greenfield Renewable energy – SPV of SITAC Group, US$ 6.6 M – Closed

Strongly negotiated valuation. Structured the deal such that it offers downside protection and upside potential to flip shares from SPV to parent company.

Assisted in various aspects of business - Facilitated co-ordination works for executing offtake agreement(s); Collaborated with CFO and negotiated Wind turbine supply contract; Completed debt raising.

Suitable monitoring of operations as Investor Observer during Board meetings. Investment in Urban Infrastructure – HubTown Ltd. Bus-terminus Redevelopment, US$ 5 M – Closed

Secondary Purchase of shares. Put option rights pari-passu with first round investors.

Active role in negotiations with Company & other investor on valuation, terms, etc. Other Deals – Investment approval achieved from Investment Committee in Clean-tech Waste Management and Geothermal energy proposals.

Other sectors analyzed – Healthcare; Transportation & Logistics; Telecom; Real-estate. Krishnadas P Mani, CFA 3

Fund raising activities –

Drafting of Private Placement Memorandum, Pitch Book, presentations; Negotiations of terms, drafting of Investment documents with Limited Partners / Investors. Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS), Bangalore, India Senior Officer – Project Finance & Advisory June 2008 – July 2011 Roles & Responsibilities: Conceptualization, development & financial structuring of Infrastructure projects. Prepared and analyzed Business strategies for implementation of projects / SPVs. Detailed legal negotiations, financial model & viability analysis.

Investment Advisory for Greenfield Super Specialty Hospital (US$ 20 M) – Closed Investment Advisory for Bus Terminal cum Commercial complex (US$ 40 M) – Closed Feasibility studies for 24x7 Water supply for various towns (US$ 180 M) Feasibility studies for Inter Modal Transit Hubs at 3 locations (US$ 100 M) Advisory for restructuring of Public Sector Co. - realize sustainable income by development of assets owned. Other projects – Education, Water & waste Management, Real-estate, Hospitality. (US$ 6 – 65 M). EDUCATION

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), (2015) CFA Institute, USA Master of Business Administration, (2008) Finance Amrita School of Business, India Bachelor of Technology, (2004), Electronics & Communication Engg. University of Calicut, India SKILLS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

Headed the Finance Forum at PG school. Developed Coffee conglomerate and Stock market games.

Captain of Football and Table Tennis (TT) team in UG College. Zonal finalists for Football & TT champion

(2002-03).

Interested in acting, mime & script writing. Performed at associations, and various stages since high school.

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