Nikhil Shrivastava

Associate Partner

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India15 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led $5 billion in M&A transactions across multiple sectors.
Expert in developing inorganic growth strategies.
Strong background in financial modeling and valuation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Mergers & Acquisitions expert with a strong background in Private Equity and Equity Research.

Contact

nikhil.shrivastava407@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Mergers & AcquisitionsFinancial ModelingPrivate EquityValuationEquity ResearchFinancial Analysis

Other Skills

Developing Inorganic StrategyDeal SourcingDeal ExecutionFinancial ModellingLegal DocumentationDue Diligence ScopingInvestment AnalysisDue DiligenceBusiness DevelopmentIndustry ResearchReport WritingAccountingCompetitive AnalysisCorporate FinanceM&A analysis

About

Education - Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi, 2009 (All India Rank 429 in IIT-JEE 2004) - MBA, Finance, Indian School of Business (ISB), 2014 - CFA Level 1 Experience - Currently working in the M&A team at TCS - involved in developing inorganic strategy, sourcing and executing Tech focused cross border M&A deals (North America, Europe, UK) - 1 yr experience working as a Private Equity Associate at CDC Group focusing on industrial and healthcare transactions and Portfolio Management in India - ~4.5 years of experience in M&A (Investment Banking) covering the Industrials/Engineering sector in India - ~3.5 Years of experience as an equity research analyst with J.P.Morgan Chase. Worked across sectors like Oil & Gas, Consumer and Retail. Worked on 15 M&A/ PE transactions across multiple sectors, cross border/ domestic, totalling over $5 bn in EV. Key skills include Developing Inorganic Strategy, Deal Sourcing, Deal Execution, Financial Modelling, Valuation, Competitive Benchmarking, Legal Documentation, Industry/Company Research, Business Development, Preparing Investment Notes, IM, Teasers, Pitchbooks and other marketing material, Due Diligence Scoping, Term Sheets

Experience

15 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

6 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Tata consultancy services

Corporate Development (M&A /Strategic Investments)

Nov 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 5 mos · Mumbai Area, India

TCS is India's largest and World's 2nd largest IT Services provider with a market cap of $200 bn+.
I report to the Global Head of M&A and responsible for Global M&A initiatives in the technology space
Role Includes developing inorganic growth strategy, sourcing, evaluating and executing M&A transactions, Building Financial Models, Valuation, Preparing Investment Memos/Decks for Investment Committee, Defining Due Diligence scope and Coordinating with DD advisors to ensure timely Diligence, Legal Documentation, Deal Closure.

Developing Inorganic StrategyDeal SourcingDeal ExecutionFinancial ModellingValuationLegal Documentation+3

Cdc group plc

Private Equity Associate

Nov 2018 – Oct 2019 · 11 mos · Mumbai Area, India

CDC is UK's Sovereign Private Equity fund with investments of US$5 bn globally and US$2 bn in India
Focusing on execution of deals in Industrials, Pharma, Chemicals and Logistics sectors in India. Also engaged in Portfolio Management for healthcare.
Experience involves evaluating and executing potential investment opportunities, writing investment notes, building financial models, valuation, Due Diligence etc.
Key Transactions worked on
Potential $20m investment in leading animal feeds company in North India
Potential $35 mn investment in logistics asset in India
Potential $200 mn investment in India's leading chemical manufacturer
Opportunity to create Pharma platform in India

Investment AnalysisFinancial ModelingValuationDue DiligencePrivate Equity

Ambit private limited

3 roles

AVP, Mergers & Acquisitions

May 2018 – Nov 2018 · 6 mos

Senior Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions

Promoted

May 2016 – May 2018 · 2 yrs

Senior Associate in the Corporate Finance team focused towards M&A Advisory.
Key Transactions worked on
Legrand's acquisition of Indian network equipment business
Divestment of 49% stake in Max Speciality Films to Japan's Toppan Printing for $30 mn
Potential sale of a large industrials business to Global PE investors for $500 mn
Potential sale of a large consumer electricals business to Global PE investors for $300 mn
Potential $25 mn fund raise for a leading co-working startup
Roles & Responsibilities across deals include
Preparing Information Memorandum, Financial Modelling & Valuation (DCF, Relative Valuation)
Helping the Company in conducting Due Diligence (Business, Legal, Tax, Commercial & Accounting
DD)
Reading & Analysing Due Diligence Reports
Legal contracts/definitive agreements (NDAs, Share Purchase Agreements, Business Transfer
Agreements, Shareholder Agreements etc.)
Drafting Term Sheets
Coordinating between various parties (counter-party bankers, lawyers) to ensure smooth closing
Business Development Experience
Preparing Pitchbooks, Teasers and other Marketing Material
Industry research, Competitive Analysis
Finding potential M&A Ideas through secondary/primary research, attending seminars & Conferences
Sourcing & attending meetings with promoters for potential business engagement

Financial ModellingValuationDue DiligenceBusiness DevelopmentMergers & AcquisitionsFinancial Modeling

Associate

May 2014 – May 2016 · 2 yrs

Jpmorgan chase

Equity Research Analyst

Sep 2009 – Apr 2013 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Worked as an Equity Research analyst across sectors like oil & gas, consumer and retail. Worked on 2 IPO deals and co-authored J.P.Morgan Research reports on South-East Asia Oil & Gas Services.
Key Responsibilities
Industry & Company Specific Research
Financial Modeling
Writing Research Reports presenting investment thesis and stock recommendations
Key Projects
South Asia Offshore Oil & Gas Services sector Initiation Report
Co-authored Initiation reports on 2 Singapore O&G services stocks
Co-Authored Malaysia Oil & Gas Industry Report
IPO of Russian Infrastructure Firm (Aug - Dec 2010)
Prepared Financial Model for the company
Contributed to Pre-IPO Research Report
Potential IPO of SE Asian Agri Commodities Player (Nov 2011)
Built financials model for the business
Wrote the pre-IPO research report presenting our analysis and views on the business/sector
Investment Banking Analyst Training Program (Sep 2009)
Under 2-week IB analyst training program covering Valuation, Financial Modelling, Accounting Concepts