Andrew Duncan

Responsible for treasury functions at the Group level including compliance with financing agreements , foreign exchange and cash planning.

I am responsible for leading the Treasury and Investor Relations departments and currently am focused on capital markets activities and capital structure solutions for the ista Group.

Created and responsible for management of the Investor Relations department. Preparation of quarterly and year-end financial reporting packages and annual guidance, investor communications, including ratings agencies. Implemented disclosure and insider trading policies and procedures to maintain compliance with European Market Abuse Regulations. Team lead responsibilities for three project streams related to the the sale of ista International to CK Infrastructure Holdings Limited for €6.0 billion.

I was responsible for managing the treasury functions, including compliance with group financing agreements, cash planning and forecasting, covenant compliance and foreign exchange exposures for the entire group. In addition I implemented new processes to improve transparency on intra-company financing and liquidity resulting in improved cash flow prediction and a reduction in trapped cash in our subsidiaries.

I was seconded to Corporate Controlling and Treasury to assist in the sale of ista International by Charterhouse Capital Partners and was a key member of the deal team to sell ista International to CVC Capital Partners with an enterprise value of €3.1 billion. I was also the co-lead of the internal team for the public offering of €850 million of Senior and Senior Subordinated Notes issued in conjunction with the buyout.

I was responsible for the annual budgeting, planning, analysis and reporting for the US subsidiary of ista International and developed the annual budgets and forecasts for two distinct national businesses including the $25 million IT budget in consultation with operating units. I also lead the analysis to establish customer profitability and pricing requirements for new contracts. In addition I held a key role in the reorganization of all facets of the group's operations, finance and legal structure.

Co-founded SP&A Partners to provide unbiased capital raising, business exit planning, financial and strategic analysis services to aid in unlocking and creating value. Selected assignments included the development of a complex M&A financial model for valuing future business acquisitions and augmenting existing deal analytics and documentation for a large flexible packaging manufacturer. Provided advisory services to sellers on purchase and promissory note documents.

Communicated with middle market businesses conducting sell-side, buy-side, and capital raise M&A advisory; drove comprehensive financial projects from deal origination through transaction completion, including valuation analysis, creation and delivery of offering memorandums and management presentations, and negotiation with buyers, lenders, and legal counsel. Developed business from external referral sources; directed interaction with clients and target companies, as well as with internal referral sources

Researched, compiled, and presented industry information and financial opportunities to current and potential customers; advised clients on bid preparation, valuation, and growth and exit strategies. Created financial models and performed in-depth financial analyses. Provided industry-specific strategic analysis and consultations for European companies regarding expansion plans and acquisitions. Interfaced regularly with senior-level executives and owners.

Researched, compiled, and presented industry information and financial opportunities to current and potential customers; advised clients on bid preparation, valuation, and growth and exit strategies. Created financial models and performed in-depth financial analyses. Provided industry-specific strategic analysis and consultations for European companies regarding expansion plans and acquisitions. Interfaced regularly with senior-level executives and owners.

Designed complex financial models in support of valuation strategies and capital acquisition; played key role on due diligence teams. Created marketing documents and presentations for existing and potential clients. Trained, coached, and supervised junior team members in financial modeling, industry research, and presentation development; coordinated cross-departmental staff to generate services pitch documents and memoranda.