Arslan Akbar Email & Phone Number

Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain

Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan

• Advised ITANZ Technologies, for PSX listing in Pakistan through a Reverse Merger, revived listed entity by expanding product market niche including capitalization through a rights issue• Sell-side advisory for construction leading player, Saudi Arabia, conducting sector specific research, preparation of the financial model, investment pitch deck & teaser documents• Performed business valuation analysis of Al-Halees Group, Saudi Arabia to determine an indicative value for business followed by sector research. •Developed Financial model, performed Business Valuation analysis and prepared the information memorandum for transactions in the Insurance brokerage Sector, Saudi Arabia. •Performed Valuation of Retal Urban Development investment, Saudi Arabia for Saudi Tharwa Company against an equity stake for impairment review purposes.•Developed Financial Model for Warner Brother Games acquisition of Polish company, performed business valuation using DCF/Guideline Public Companies & precedent transaction methods methodologies.•Advised the local conglomerate Steel sector, Pakistan on debt restructuring of approximately USD 12.5 million and debt arrangement for working capital financing to improve liquidity. •Advised the Board of Directors of a Leading Automotive Battery House, Pakistan for diversification of business, conducted demand gap studies, product development strategy, and valuation advice to project sponsors.•Advised Unity Foods Limited, Pakistan for Business Expansion by preparing a detailed business plan and valuation of the business, assistance in USD 62.5 million debt funding from the Asian Development Bank.•Advised a tech startup, in Pakistan for investor readiness by devising a growth strategy & business plan with a competitive product offering.•Conducted due diligence studies for acquiring an exclusive DTH license, Pakistan for approximately PKR 3.5 billion, Pakistan.

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

• Worked on setting up the edible oil division through strategic acquisition of distressed oil solvent company and oil refinery assets. Which led to a significant increase in operating margin & strategic shift.• Actively worked with board seeking growth strategies through acquisitions, conducted the due diligence & performed valuation for potential target acquisition of a major equity stake in Sunridge Foods Limited.• Arrangement of USD 12MM through the right issue to manage the working capital and expansion of refinery operations.• Active involvement with the board of directors for the potential acquisition of a distressed hard edible oil refinery which led to improved business performance.• Computing investment metrics for all investments and summarizing results in a consolidated presentation supporting the overall valuation conclusion• Designed a short-term cash flows model for the group to maintain appropriate liquidity quantum.

Pakistan

• Team leads for buy-side for Shahpur Group, Pakistan which intended to acquire equity stake in Tayyaba Energy 6MW, conducted due diligence, and expounded findings to the board of directors.• Advised on Public-private partnership transaction, conducted due diligence study, comprehensive integrated financial model, and feasibility study to demonstrate the affordability for the full project life cycle and optimal capital structure – South Punjab Forest Company (SPFC), Pakistan.• Worked on setting up the Edible Oil Refinery, developed the business base case, drafted valuation report and information memorandum for the financial institutions. • Liaised with technical and legal consortium partners for the revival of 103MW RFO based rental power plant, prepared financial model, and feasibility study for key stakeholders (NERPA, CPPA – G). • Part of team for preparation of comprehensive financial and tariff model, project appraisal, assistance in securing term finance sheet from local and foreign financing institutes, submission of financial bid under competitive bidding mechanism, assistance in submission of tariff application for the 96MW & 99 MW hydro project.• Contributed as a semi senior for the design of lending program, prepared the detailed market and sector report, identification of target market, prepared the feasibility report and financial projections. • Supporting the Core Audit team for Purchase Price Allocation• Semi Senior in supporting the core audit team for valuation of goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment reviews• Contributed to business development through identification of new business opportunities and successful submission of proposal

Lahore

Cfa - Level Iii Candidate, Finance

Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants (Acca), Accounting And Finance

Scored good marks in professional papers of ACCA, including 74% marks in F4 (Corporate Law) as compared to 76% highest nationwide.

Intermediate

Master'S Degree. Business/Commerce, General, Honorary Equivalency

HEC Pakistan, Via Letter No. F.No. 8(23)/A&A/2018/HEC Dated December 14,2018 have notified that HEC recognize final Examination.

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

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