• Evaluated number of information memorandums on lower middle-market companies in various industries by preparing SWOT, comparable companies and industry analysis; presented findings to the partners with a recommendation of whether to pursue the opportunity• Prepared a LBO model for a potential investment in an Indiana-based trailer manufacturing company with a sales revenue of around $40 million• Reviewed and commented on number of non-disclosure agreements

• Analyzing royalty statements for released films and P&A spends for the upcoming releases• Prepared box office trend models and projections

• Led the valuation process and collaborated with internal and external legal, tax and financial due diligence teams for several mergers & acquisitions deals in the maritime, hotel & leisure, entertainment, technology, real estate, agribusiness and retail sectors• Presented valuation findings on the privatizations of highways and bridges in Turkey ($5.7 billion) and Istanbul Cruise Port ($702 million) to executive investment committee• Headed the valuation and pre-closing phases of the acquisition of Pozitif Group, Turkey’s leading live event promoter• Identified and evaluated the market entry options for ticketing industry, through an acquisition or by forming a new company• Created the business model for a possible sports academy venture in Turkey

• Supported M&A origination efforts by preparing sell-side and buy-side presentations for companies in various industries including healthcare, utilities, consumer goods and retail• Assisted financial modeling, valuation and due diligence efforts during the execution of transactions in automotive, utilities and business services sectors• Analyzed financial and operational data, and helped construct the valuation model for one of the largest healthcare deals in Turkey, Khazanah Nasional Berhad/IHH’s acquisition of Acibadem Healthcare Group ($1.8 billion)• Advised US-based Fortune 500 companies on potential acquisitions in the media and automotive sectors in Turkey

• Conducted a detailed research to prepare a 100-page booklet about Turkey’s largest family holding companies to internally screen possible M&A opportunities