Aravind Manoharan Email & Phone Number

United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai

Key Projects and Associated Scope:Equity Participation in First ever PPP project under the transport regulator in Dubai✔ Solely responsible for structuring the consortium and engaged other stakeholders for an equity participation✔ Led the team for carrying out the entire due diligence and prepared a bankable package for all stakeholders involved in this project✔ Successfully prequalified, project negotiations still going on. Consolidation of Aviation Business in Sri… Show more Key Projects and Associated Scope:Equity Participation in First ever PPP project under the transport regulator in Dubai✔ Solely responsible for structuring the consortium and engaged other stakeholders for an equity participation✔ Led the team for carrying out the entire due diligence and prepared a bankable package for all stakeholders involved in this project✔ Successfully prequalified, project negotiations still going on. Consolidation of Aviation Business in Sri Lanka ✔ Led the transaction advisory team to a government ministry in Sri Lanka for advisory on Consolidation of Aviation related businesses for creating a financing plan for the new project vehicle. ✔ Prepared Investor pitch for privatization of a leading international airport in the country.PPP Project at an airport in KSA✔ Managed the structuring of the consortium which consisted of HNA Airports (operator and financial partner) , China✔ State Construction Engineering Corporation (as EPC and financial partner) and Gulf Investment Corporation (as financial partner).✔ Played a key role in ensuring the pre-qualification of the consortium for the project under BOT structure.Acquisition of Africa market oriented Fixed Based Operator – Aviation Company (ongoing)✔ Identified the target company and carry out required initial kick-off due diligenceConstruction Machinery Trading House set up✔ Structured USD 45 million in financing (working capital plus debt financing) for setting a new trade house for construction machinery. ✔ Instrumental in bringing one of the biggest Chinese Construction companies for a JV based agreement exclusively for Middle East Region. Show less

Dubai , United Arab Emirates

Key Projects and Associated Scope:Valuation of Tanzania Ports ✔ Carried out the entire valuation exercise of a port for the Tanzania Ports Authority.✔ Worked on CAPEX Estimates for port rehabilitation to have a clear understanding on bankability factors to structure the project under DBFOT.Financing the procurement for Heavy Fuel Oil & Jetty Expansion (Ongoing) for the government of an African island nation✔ Arranging back to back off-take agreement with DFI’s to inject… Show more Key Projects and Associated Scope:Valuation of Tanzania Ports ✔ Carried out the entire valuation exercise of a port for the Tanzania Ports Authority.✔ Worked on CAPEX Estimates for port rehabilitation to have a clear understanding on bankability factors to structure the project under DBFOT.Financing the procurement for Heavy Fuel Oil & Jetty Expansion (Ongoing) for the government of an African island nation✔ Arranging back to back off-take agreement with DFI’s to inject liquidity for heavy fuel procurement with a swap agreement for mining rights.✔ Pitching BOT proposal to private port operators for taking equity stake in the projectNew International Airport in a Central African Nation✔ Team member of core project team for advising Ministry of Infrastructure the optimal project/ financing structure for the new international airport rollout plan.Project Structuring for Integration of East Africa Rail Corridor – Frontline Development Partners✔ Team member of Core Funding Principal team setup for East Africa Rail Corridor Integration Project (overall value of project USD 17 billion). ✔ Prepared a bankable proposal for initial due diligence kick-off agreement with AFDB & PTA Bank.Coordinated and conducted due diligence and managed the engagement of external advisors✔ Completed acquisition of Iron ore Project in Republic of Congo for USD 80 mn securing iron ore requirement for one of our client’s steel plant in Africa.✔ Coordinated the completion / closing of a transaction.National Strategic Advisory to Government of Tanzania – Planning Commission✔ Headed the team of 5 analysts for advisory to Planning Commission team – Government of Tanzania. ✔ Identified the core infrastructure opportunities for the country & sourcing the leads for exclusive funding options. Show less

Dubai

Key Projects and Associated Scope:(Dry Bulk Terminals) - Southern Africa Region✔ Team Member of Core Valuation team responsible for extensive Due Diligence for acquiring 35 % stake in DBT assetsGreenfield Oil Refinery Project (Dubai-Kampala-Nairobi) Overview:✔ Forecasted the price of Brent Crude for next 15 years, which is used as a basic benchmark in the profitability model.Project Structuring (London):✔ Team member of financing assignment looking into future… Show more Key Projects and Associated Scope:(Dry Bulk Terminals) - Southern Africa Region✔ Team Member of Core Valuation team responsible for extensive Due Diligence for acquiring 35 % stake in DBT assetsGreenfield Oil Refinery Project (Dubai-Kampala-Nairobi) Overview:✔ Forecasted the price of Brent Crude for next 15 years, which is used as a basic benchmark in the profitability model.Project Structuring (London):✔ Team member of financing assignment looking into future funding requirements for projects in Africa.Acquisition of Mining assets in Southern Africa:✔ Prepared the broad financials, valuation and return on investor capital for one of the biggest CAPEX driven iron ore project ✔ Drafted Cost Curves for the entire project aligning Iron Ore Market Benchmarks for Exchange Regulatory Approval✔ Prepared business plan and financial model for Direct Saleable Ore (DSO) project in Zimbabwe✔ Provided initial analysis on potential iron ore mines and steel industry within the Southern Africa. Potential Acquisition of Limestone Mining Companies in Middle East:✔ Team member on a special steering team for the Due Diligence of limestone mining companies in Middle East.Financing for Essar Steel Middle East (ESME - Dubai).✔ Was an integral part of the team that raised working capital of $20+ million for ESME.Detailed Due Diligence: National Railways of Zimbabwe (Dubai- Harare-Bulawayo)✔ Prepared a Detailed working on OPEX & CAPEX costing showcasing different scenarios in order to carry 25 MTPA capacity volumes of Coal & Iron ore.Potential Acquisition of South African Shipping Company (London)✔ Carried out a valuation exercise on one of the largest shipping companies in Southern Africa. Show less

Dubai

New Delhi Area, India

Highlights:✔ Supported consulting teams across the globe on a wide spectrum of analyses ranging from company level performance to broad macroeconomic trends.✔ Scope included studying financial data, understanding profitability margins in an industry, and assessing the impact of macroeconomic trends on businesses.Sustainable Asset Management:✔ Involved construction of a global sustainability based index (the Dow Jones Sustainability Index) for a buy-side Asset Management… Show more Highlights:✔ Supported consulting teams across the globe on a wide spectrum of analyses ranging from company level performance to broad macroeconomic trends.✔ Scope included studying financial data, understanding profitability margins in an industry, and assessing the impact of macroeconomic trends on businesses.Sustainable Asset Management:✔ Involved construction of a global sustainability based index (the Dow Jones Sustainability Index) for a buy-side Asset Management Company.✔ Preparation of company benchmark reports and Media and Stakeholders Analysis.✔ Benchmarking of more than 2500 global companies, in around 60 industrial sectors.✔ Analysis based on Economic, Environmental and Social sustainability factors.Private Equity – Market Landscapes and Due Diligence✔ Led a due diligence exercise for a binding machine manufacturer, based in Europe. ✔ The project involved investment analysis of the company and its markets. Data modelling was also used to estimate the market opportunity for the company. Show less

Level 1 Candidate

Mba, Banking, Corporate, Finance, And Securities Law

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), International Finance

Education record

Activities and Societies: Certified Courses: ✔ 2012: Financial Modeling Certificate in Oil & Gas, Breaking into Wall Street, USA ✔ 2010.