Anders Gustafson Email & Phone Number

Barcelona, Ct, Es

The all-in-one platform that shows you where your auto repair business is heading – and how to steer it towards growth

Combining my experience as a shop owner and data analyst to build incentive pay plans for companies working in the trades. Arbenova allows you to design, manage and communicate your commission, bonus and performance pay schemes. We are specifically designed for scaling organizations in the automotive, home services and skilled trades industries.

Suffolk, Virginia Area

Founded and grew a business in automotive repair industry with a successful exit to a strategic acquirer.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

Recruited by CEO to fill new role and conduct project-based analysis of operational improvement opportunities.Controlled broad range of the company’s analytical responsibilities and centralized communication between IT personnel and operational department heads.Designed and automated reports used by corporate officers, franchise owners and store managers for everyday decision making and performance updates.Managed process for strategic acquisition opportunities, including valuation analyses, due diligence requests and integration planning.Participated in all executive management meetings, including board of directors sessions; drafted presentations and performance updates for CEO, CFO and COO.

Analyzed equity investments in international microfinance institutions exclusively located in developing regions.Developed detailed financial projections incorporating multiple equity infusion scenarios, including buy-outs, majority stakes and significant minority positions.Determined price/book valuations of financial entities primarily using discounted dividend model.Monitored portfolio company performance and prepared operational and financial reports for board meetings.Conducted in-depth due diligence of potential investment targets, including company, country and industry research.Translated financial statements across multiple languages and accounting standards while working with companies in several countries, including India, Thailand and Colombia.

Executed mergers and acquisitions and provided strategic advisory services for companies in the middle market.Interacted regularly with existing and potential clients during marketing presentations.Performed valuation analyses such as leveraged buyout, discounted cash flow, comparable trading multiples and precedent transaction analysis.Evaluated competitive landscapes to establish relative valuation metrics, growth factors and the performance of various business models.Conducted industry research across a range of end markets to assess strategic positioning and identify company investment merits.Prepared detailed offering memoranda and presentation materials.Assisted management with detailed financial due diligence requests.

Evaluate investment opportunities for international philanthropists.

A.B., Cum Laude, International Development Studies

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