Arun Kumar Email & Phone Number

London, England, Gb

Advisor to shareholders of Allworld Exhibitions on the sale to UBM plc for US$485m in December 2016. Awarded the M&A Deal of the Year (US$250m-$500m) at the 9th Annual International M&A Awards in June 2017.Originated six new sell-side mandates over the past 6 months in TMT, Professional Services, Cyber Security and Industrials sectors.

Responsible for origination and execution of M&A transactions in Europe and Asia, in particular UK, India, Russia, Nordics and selected Asia Pacific countries.Worked closely with sector & country investment bankers, debt & equity capital markets and our core M&A business to present innovative ideas and structures to shareholders, CEOs and CFOsUK team leader on Tata/Corus deal, managing a team of six professionals across London, Mumbai and Singapore offices, the highest single… Show more Responsible for origination and execution of M&A transactions in Europe and Asia, in particular UK, India, Russia, Nordics and selected Asia Pacific countries.Worked closely with sector & country investment bankers, debt & equity capital markets and our core M&A business to present innovative ideas and structures to shareholders, CEOs and CFOsUK team leader on Tata/Corus deal, managing a team of six professionals across London, Mumbai and Singapore offices, the highest single cross product revenue deal in RBS/ABN AMRO history. The deal involved an innovative multi-product financing structure and a landmark competitive auction process.Developed and executed India-UK cross border M&A idea generation initiative Show less

Energy & Resources Asia-UK cross border deals executed include Glencore on the exercise of its option to acquire the Prodeco coal mine in Colombia in March 2010; Rio Tinto in regard to the hostile bid from BHP Billiton in February 2008 and Tata Steel on the acquisition of Corus in January 2007, creating the world’s 5th largest steel company in the largest cross border transaction in Indian corporate history, in a competitive auction involving an innovative financing structureIndustrials… Show more Energy & Resources Asia-UK cross border deals executed include Glencore on the exercise of its option to acquire the Prodeco coal mine in Colombia in March 2010; Rio Tinto in regard to the hostile bid from BHP Billiton in February 2008 and Tata Steel on the acquisition of Corus in January 2007, creating the world’s 5th largest steel company in the largest cross border transaction in Indian corporate history, in a competitive auction involving an innovative financing structureIndustrials Asia-UK cross border deals executed include BAE Systems on the agreement with Mahindra & Mahindra to create a land systems focused joint venture, based in India in November 2009FIG, Consumer and Hospitality & Leisure deals executed include RBS Non-Core division on sale of Metals, Oil and European Energy assets of Sempra Commodities to JP Morgan in February 2010; Zabeel Investments in Dubai on the potential acquisition of luxury hotel assets and Cadbury on the potential acquisition of a confectionary asset in Nordics Show less

Origination, execution and advisory on M&A and ECM transactions in UK and Europe, as well as expertise in Metals & Mining and Global Industrials sector.Appointed Pool Manager in 2007, responsible for project staffing, training & development of over 30 analysts and associates, initiating team work and efficient resource utilisationSelected deals include IPO of MMK on LSE in April 2007, IPO of Severstal on LSE in November 2006, announced merger of Severstal and Arcelor in June… Show more Origination, execution and advisory on M&A and ECM transactions in UK and Europe, as well as expertise in Metals & Mining and Global Industrials sector.Appointed Pool Manager in 2007, responsible for project staffing, training & development of over 30 analysts and associates, initiating team work and efficient resource utilisationSelected deals include IPO of MMK on LSE in April 2007, IPO of Severstal on LSE in November 2006, announced merger of Severstal and Arcelor in June 2006 and the sale of Corus Aluminium to Aleris in May 2006 Show less

Marketed acquisition ideas and disposal opportunities to UK and European clients. Modelled cash flows of assets, incorporating appropriate discount rates to determine fair value. Performed due diligence on asset pools and worked closely with counsel in preparing transaction documentation (purchase agreements, IPO prospectus, information memorandum) Selected deals include sale of Tyco UK Metals to Caparo Group in December 2004; sale of Scania’s Din Bil Sverige car… Show more Marketed acquisition ideas and disposal opportunities to UK and European clients. Modelled cash flows of assets, incorporating appropriate discount rates to determine fair value. Performed due diligence on asset pools and worked closely with counsel in preparing transaction documentation (purchase agreements, IPO prospectus, information memorandum) Selected deals include sale of Tyco UK Metals to Caparo Group in December 2004; sale of Scania’s Din Bil Sverige car dealership to VW in March 2002 and the potential sale of Fiat Iveco’s Eurofire firefighting trucks division Show less

Originated and executed a range of M&A and ECM deals for the telecoms clients across the worldBuilt strong relationships with the Corporate Finance/Business Development departments. Conducted due diligence and prepared DCF models for valuation of fixed and mobile assetsSelected deals include IPO of Sonaecom on Euronext and the potential acquisition by Crown Castle of wireless infrastructure assets in Finland.

Led relationship with front office traders in the emerging marketsDesigned & developed a market risk management systemTop performer on internal finance training programme

Designed and updated a range of middle-office systemsTop performer on Columbia University led internal training programmePositive feedback from front and middle office end-users

Ms, Chemical Engineering

Fully supported by Charles C. Winding Scholarship

Msc, Finance

Fully funded by Credit Suisse Group

Btech, Chemical Engineering

Junior Science Talent Search Scholar

Primary School

Kindergarten