Finance Monthly M&A Awards Winners Edition

FINANCE MONTHLY M&A AWARDS 2020 105 • Advice on the appropriate process, i.e. broad vs. narrow, auction vs. bilateral • Sourcing and introduction to potential buyers • Assistance in the choice of other advisors • Process and deal structuring management • Marketing document preparation: Teaser, Management Presentation, • Investment Memorandum (IM) • Marketing of the transaction regionally through our extensive network and internationally through our partner investment banks Buy-Side Acquisition Advisory Customers looking to acquire a minority or a majority stake in a company can benefit from the services of a buy-side M&A advisor in several ways: Identify potential targets based on pre-agreed criteria, and approach them on a confidential, no-name basis, Act as an extension of the in-house finance or M&A team by delivering a significant part of the work-intensive constituents of the M&A process, including process management, valuation and due diligence, Act as a full advisor, representing the buyer in the capacity of financial advisor while working closely alongside other advisors such as the legal team. Our range of buy-side M&A advisory services include: • Identification of targets both regionally and internationally using our global investment banking partnerships • Process management and transaction structuring • Assistance in due diligence and the valuation negotiations • Support in the selection and management of other advisors such as lawyers • Strong cross-border execution capabilities thanks to our solid partnerships particularly in Asia, Africa, Turkey, UK, Italy, France and Germany Valuations and Corporate Finance Advisory We offer a broad range of corporate finance advisory services including: Feasibility & transaction advisory services Corporate valuations MENA market entry. ABOUT FOUAD BEYROUTY Fouad is a Vice President at Awad Capital where he is in charge of production and M&A execution. He has 5 years of experience in M&A, transaction advisory and capital raising in the GCC. He joined Awad Capital fromAl Mal Capital, a UAE-based financial services company, where he contributed to the M&A execution efforts. Before that, he worked at EY in their Abu Dhabi transaction advisory team and in private banking at Credit Suisse in London. Fouad holds a BBA from AUB in Lebanon. FIRM PROFILE Welcome to Awad Capital We are an Independent, Dubai Based, DFSA Regulated, Financial Services firm specialising in M&A, Corporate Finance and the Capital Markets Our Mission is to Create Value for our Customers by providing actionable financial advice that is impartial, best in class, and great value for money SERVICES Sell-Side M&A Advisory Our sell-side M&A advisory services include several potential engagement options: Sale of majority stake or full company divestiture Sale of a minority stake, either for growth capital or partial exit Private placement, which is presented to a selected group of investors, generally for a minority stake Our sell-side M&A scope includes: