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Credentials

Mergers & Acquisition

Deal Type	Merger & Acquisition – Corporate Advisor to the Acquirer
Target	Nanda Investment and Finance PLC, Sri Lanka
Acquirer	BRAC Lanka Investment (Pvt.) Ltd., Sri Lanka a subsidiary of BRAC International and LOLC Finance Limited, Sri Lanka.
Industry /Sector	Financial Institution
Corporate Advisor	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Transaction Summary	Corporate advisory for 90 % acqusition of Nanda Investment & Finance PLC, Sri Lanka by BRAC Lanka Investment (Pvt.) Limited, a subsidiary of BRAC International and LOLC Finance Limited, Sri Lanka.
BEIL's Value Addition to the Transaction	Performing buy-side advisory services related to the acqusition process (financial valuation, technical, financial & legal due-diligence, structuring the transaction, and preparation & co-ordination of all documentations required for the acquisition).
Date	June 2013

Deal Type	Merger & Acquisition – Corporate Advisor to the acquirer
Target	Documenta TM Limited
Acquirer	BRAC Bank Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 61.2 million
Industry /Sector	Information Technology
Corporate Advisor	BRAC EPL Investments Limited (BEIL)
Transaction Summary	Corporate advisory for 51 % acqusition of Documenta TM Limilted by BRAC Bank Limited to form a new IT company- BRAC IT Services Limited.
BEIL’s value addition to the transaction	Finding prospective sellers for the investor & performing all buy-side advisory services related to the acqusition process (financial valuation, technical, financial & legal due-diligence, structuring the transaction, and preparation & co-ordination of all documentations required for the acquisition).
Date	October 2012

Deal Type	Merger & Acquisition – Corporate Advisory to the target
Target	BRAC Bank Afghanistan
Acquirer	The Azimi Group
Transaction size/amount	USD 3.2 million
Industry /Sector	Banking / Financial Institutions
Corporate Advisor	BRAC EPL Investments Limited (BEIL)
Transaction Summary	Corporate advisory for the sale of a foreign commercial bank by an international investor.
BEIL’s value addition to the transaction	Finding prospective strategic investor/buyer for the company & performing all sell-side advisory services related to the acqusition process (financial valuation, technical, financial & legal due-diligence, structuring the transaction, and preparation & co-ordination of all documentations required for the acquisition).

Transaction Title	Mergers & Acquisition
Company	Marico Bangladesh Limited
Transaction size/amount	270,000000
Closing Date	March, 2005
Industry /Sector	Acquisition of leading FMCG & Cosmetics Company
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	N/A
Transaction Summary
BEIL's value addition to the transaction

Transaction Title	Mergers & Acquisition
Company	Marico Bangladesh Limited
Transaction size/amount	90,000,000
Closing Date	March, 2005
Industry /Sector	Acquisition of leading FMCG & Cosmetics Company
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	N/A
Transaction Summary
BEIL's value addition to the transaction

Debt Syndication & Corporate Advisory

Arrangement of syndicated term loan

Dhaka stock exchange limited

Deal Type	Arrangement of Syndicated Term Loan; & Working Capital Facility
Company	Apex Pharma Ltd.
Transaction size/amount	BDT 680 million
Industry /Sector	Pharmaceuticals
Lead Arranger	BRAC EPL Investments Limited (BEIL)
Transaction Summary	Arrangement of BDT 500 million syndicated term loan facility; and BDT 180 million working capital facility for BMRE expansion of Apex Pharma Ltd.
BEIL’s value addition to the transaction	Structuring the appropriate facility, establishing a syndicate of financiers, and co-ordinating completion of all facility and security documentations.
Date	September 2012

Transaction Title	Capital Raising (Primary Market)
Company	National Finance Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 210,000,000
Closing Date	December 2011
Industry /Sector	Non-Banking Financial Institution
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	N/A
Transaction Summary	The company provides financing for various industrial and commercial purposes. Proceeds will be used to meet the minimum capital adequacy requirement (CAR) of BDT 100 Crore set by the Bangladesh Bank under BASEL II. The company will utilize the fund in its usual course of business, i.e. investment and lending.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Corporate Advisory, Capital Planning, Capital Raising, Submission of Application to SEC, Coordination with External Parties, Negotiations and Closure.

Transaction Title	Corporate Advisory & Capital Raising
Company	FARR Ceramics Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 150,000,000
Closing Date	December 2011
Industry /Sector	Ceramics (Tableware Exports
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	N/A
Transaction Summary	FARR Ceramics is a Export Oriented company producing ceramic tableware. The company started its commercial production from March 2007 with an installed capacity of 37,200 pieces per day. The Company intends to increase its production capacity to 75,000 pieces per day, surpassing the largest producer of porcelain ceramics in Bangladesh. It has already imported new machinery for the expansion plan and expects to roll out production from mid March of 2012.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Corporate Advisory, Capital Planning, Equity & Debt Financing, Compliance to Regulatory Conditions for Raising Capital, Preparation for IPO

Issue Management

Transaction Title	Corporate Advisory and IPO of Bond Issue
Company	Ashuganj Power Station Company Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 1,000,000,000
Closing Date	January 2020
Industry /Sector	Power Generation
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	Agrani Equity & Investment Limited BLI Capital Limited BMSL Investment Limited GSP Investments Limited Janata Capital And Investment Limited LankaBangla Investments Limited NBL Capital & Equity Management Limited Prime Bank Investment Limited Rupali Investment Limited
Transaction Summary	Ashuganj Power Station Company Limited is one of the largest power stations in Bangladesh, having a capacity of about 17.82% (as on 01 November, 2016) of total electricity generation capacity in the public sector of the country. At present, the total capacity of its ten (10) units is 1,861 MW. As part of the Power Sector Development and Reform Program of the Government of Bangladesh (GoB), Ashuganj Power Station Company Limited (APSCL) has been incorporated under the Companies Act 1994, on June 28 2000. Purpose of Transaction: To finance expansion of installed capacity (400 MW) Ashuganj CCPP East plant amounting to BDT 4,500 million and working capital
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Capital Structuring, Due Diligence, Valuation, Advisory on Price Sensitive Information & Regulatory Compliance, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure.

Transaction Title	Initial Public Offering
Company	Generation Next Fashions Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 300,000,000
Closing Date	December 2012
Industry /Sector	Textile and Apparel
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	BMSL Investment Limited BANCO Finance and Investment Limited Royal Green Capital Market Limited PLFS Investments Limited BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Transaction Summary	Initial Public Offering of 30,000,000 ordinary shares of Tk.10/- each at par totaling to Tk. 300,000,000. The issue was 17.21 times over-subscribed. IPO proceeds raised to repay outstanding loan of the company.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Corporate Advisory, Capital Planning, Due Diligence, Valuation, Prospectus Preparation, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure

Transaction Title	Initial Public Offering
Company	Unique Hotel & Resorts Limited (The Westin Dhaka)
Transaction size/amount	BDT 1,950,000,000
Closing Date	June 2012
Industry /Sector	Hospitality
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	Green Delta Insurance Company Limited Eastern Bank Limited Sandhani Life Insurance Company Limited Royal Green Capital Market Limited
Transaction Summary	Initial Public Offering of the first Private Sector 5 star Hotel in Bangladesh. The company owns "The Westin Dhaka", a 241 keys five star hotel in Bangladesh. Its commercial operation began on 1st July 2007 under management agreement with Westin Asia Management Co. (subsidiary of Starwood Hotel and Resorts Worldwide Inc.). IPO proceeds raised to finance the construction of three new five star and seven star hotels in Dhaka.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Corporate Advisory, Capital Planning, Due Diligence, Valuation, Prospectus Preparation, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure

Transaction Title	Initial Public Offering
Company	RAK Ceramics (Bangladesh) Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 2,056,480,000
Closing Date	July 2010
Industry /Sector	Ceramics
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	ICB Capital Management Ltd. Prime Bank Ltd. Trust Bank Ltd. Eastern Bank Ltd. Southeast Bank Ltd. Lanka Bangla Finance Ltd. Prime Finance & Investments Ltd. Bangladesh Mutual Securities Ltd. Green Delta Insurance Co. Ltd. BRAC EPL Investments Limited IDLC Finance Ltd.
Transaction Summary	The First Initial Public Offering under the Book Building Method RAK Ceramics is engaged in manufacturing and marketing of ceramics tiles, bathroom sets and all types of sanitary ware. It started its commercial production on November 12, 2000. IPO proceeds were used to repay the company's outstanding long term and short term bank loans.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Corporate Advisory, Capital Planning, Due Diligence, Valuation, Prospectus Preparation, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure

Transaction Title	Initial Public Offering
Company	Marico Bangladesh Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 269,797,500
Closing Date	August 2009
Industry /Sector	FMCG & Cosmetics Company
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	ICB Capital Management Limited Prime Finance & Investment Limited Green Delta Insurance Company Limited LankaBangla Finance Limited IDLC Finance Limited Equity Partners Limited
Transaction Summary	The leading Fast Moving Consumer Goods & Cosmetics Company in Bangladesh & the only company to exercise the green shoe option during IPO. The company is a subsidiary of Marico Limited, India and is the manufacturer and marketer of well known consumer brands like Parachute, Parachute Beliphool, Aromatic, Camelia, Hair Code, Parachute Advansed. It went into commercial operation on January 30th, 2000 with its flagship brand “Parachute Coconut Oil”. Currently it holds 72% market share of the branded coconut oil market in the country. The proceeds of the IPO wee used for repaying its long term loan with Citibank N.A.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Corporate Advisory, Capital Planning, Due Diligence, Valuation, Prospectus Preparation, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure

Transaction Title	Initial Public Offering
Company	National Housing Finance and Investments Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 50,000,000
Closing Date	September 2008
Industry /Sector	Non-Banking Financial Institution
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	National Bank Limited National Life Insurance Company Limited United Commercial Bank Limited Sadharan Bima Corporation Pragati Insurance Limited
Transaction Summary	IPO 72 times Oversubscribed by Investors. The company provides home mortgage loans for self-construction of own homes, purchase of apartment or house, renovation of existing house/apartment, housing plots purchase, and commercial space and chamber for professionals, as well as project mortgage loans for property development. The proceeds were used to strengthen the capital base of the Company and thus the ability to augment business expansion. The funds raised through the public issue would be generally used for investment and lending.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Corporate Advisory, Capital Planning, Due Diligence, Valuation, Prospectus Preparation, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure

Transaction Title	Initial Public Offering
Company	International Leasing and Financial Services Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 112,500,000
Closing Date	July 2007
Industry /Sector	NBFI ( Non-Banking Financial Institution)
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	BRAC EPL Investments Limited South East Bank Limited Green Delta Insurance Co. Ltd Pragati Insurance Limited
Transaction Summary	ILFSL provides financing for industrial and commercial purposes and accepts deposits on various investment schemes. The fund raised through this public issue was used for compliance of relevant statutory requirements, investment and lending.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Corporate Advisory, Capital Planning, Due Diligence, Valuation, Prospectus Preparation, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure

Transaction Title	Initial Public Offering
Company	The Premier Bank Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 844,995,000
Closing Date	March 2007
Industry /Sector	Banking
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	ICB Capital Management Limited Equity Partners Limited Bank Asia Limited Mutual Trust Bank Limited National Life Insurance Co. Limited Dhaka Bank Limited
Transaction Summary	Leading local private commercial bank and largest IPO in 2007. The Premier Bank Limited, a scheduled commercial bank among the third generation banks in the private sector in Bangladesh. The Bank commenced its operation on October 26, 1999. The public issue was executed in compliance with relevant statutory requirements. The proceeds will strengthen the capital base of the Bank.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Corporate Advisory, Capital Planning, Due Diligence, Valuation, Prospectus Preparation, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure

Transaction Title	Initial Public Offering
Company	Agrani Insurance Company Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 90,000,000
Closing Date	December 2004
Industry /Sector	General Insurance
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	Equity Partners Limited Southeast Bank Limited The Trust Bank Limited BAIRA Life Insurance Company Limited Bay leasing and Investment Limited ICB Capital Management Limited Swadesh Investment Management Limited
Transaction Summary	A joint venture Insurance company. Since its establishment in 2000 as one of the leading general insurance companies in the private sector, the company has within a short span of time established itself as one of the most reputed and trustworthy insurance companies in the country. Selective underwriting and prompt settlement of claims have contributed towards building up a very respectable image of the company within the business community. The company has 9 branches throughout the country. The proceeds were used to invest in procuring assets, shares, and term deposit with different scheduled banks and to pay for the IPO expenses.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Corporate Advisory, Capital Planning, Due Diligence, Valuation, Prospectus Preparation, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure.

Transaction Title	Initial Public Offering
Company	Lafarge Surma Cement Ltd
Transaction size/amount	BDT 893,900,000
Closing Date	November 2003
Industry /Sector	Construction & Building Materials (Cement)
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	Arab Bangladesh Bank Limited The Trust Bank Limited Pragati Insurance Limited Industrial Development Leasing Company of Bangladesh Limited Uttara Finance and Investment Limited Capital Market Services Limited Prime Finance and Investment Limited ICB Capital Management Limited Union Capital Limited Bay Leasing and Investment Limited Swadesh Investment Management Limited Equity Partners Limited Other merchant banks
Transaction Summary	The first greenfield project in Bangladesh to be listed with the local stock exchanges. The Company was formed as the Government of India and Bangladesh agreed to allow the excavation of limestone and its transportation through a 17km conveyor belt from India to Bangladesh. IPO proceeds raised to use for the design, construction, commissioning and operation of the country’s only integrated cement manufacturing plant, a quarrying & crushing facility, a 17km long conveyor belt linking the mines, and a 30 MW captive power plant in Sylhet.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Corporate Advisory, Capital Planning, Due Diligence, Valuation, Prospectus Preparation, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure.

Transaction Title	Corporate Advisory & Initial Public Offering
Company	Daffodil Computers Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 75,000,000
Closing Date	October 2003
Industry /Sector	Information Technology
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	Equity Partners Limited Bay leasing and Investment Limited Swadesh Investment Management Limited Banco Trans World (BD) Limited Raspit Sequrities and Management Limited Green Delta Insurance Company Limited Karnaphuli Insurance Company Limited ICB Capital Management Limited Vanik Bangladesh Limited
Transaction Summary	IPO of Leading Computer Accessories Distributor & Software Development Company. The company is the country's most successful and pioneer computer trading and assembling, software development and marketing company having other multi ventures in the discipline of information technology offering total IT solutions. It has been appointed as the only Hewlett-Packards (HP) authorized Corporate Reseller and Authorized Service Provider in Bangladesh. The proceeds from the IPO were used for meeting the expenses for Daffodil's assembling plant, establishment of new distribution centers, other expenses and development of the company as a whole.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Corporate Advisory, Capital Planning, Due Diligence, Valuation, Prospectus Preparation, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure, Preparation for IPO.

Transaction Title	Initial Public Offering
Company	Agni Systems
Transaction size/amount	BDT 50,000,000
Closing Date	July 2003
Industry /Sector	Information Technology
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	Equity Partners Limited Banco Trans World Limited Raspit Securities and Management Limited Vanik Bangladesh Limited Bay leasing and Investment Limited Swadesh Investment Management Limited
Transaction Summary	IPO of leading ISP in Bangladesh. Agni Systems is an Internet Service provider. Its services encompasses dial up Internet access, Internet faxing, web design, web hosting and domain registrations. Agni has a nationwide ISP license from the regulatory authority. The proceeds were used to invest in a range of different Equipment and hardware to strengthen the business and also to pay for the IPO expenses.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Corporate Advisory, Capital Planning, Due Diligence, Valuation, Prospectus Preparation, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure.

Transaction Title	Initial Public Offering
Company	Bank Asia Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 300,000,000
Closing Date	July 2003
Industry /Sector	Banking
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	IDLC of Bangladesh Limited Equity Partners Limited Prime Finance and Investment Limited Bangladesh General Insurance Company Limited Uttara Finance and Investment Limited Vanik Bangladesh Limited Union Capital Limited Green Delta Insurance Company Limited Bay leasing and Investment Limited EXIM Bank Limited Grameen Capital Management Limited Prime Bank Limited Bangladesh Mutual Securities Limited Swadesh Investment Management Limited Raspit Sequrities and Management Limited
Transaction Summary	A fast growing 3rd generation Private bank. Bank Asia has been launched by a group of successful entrepreneurs with recognized standing in the society. It set milestone by acquiring the business operations of the Bank of Nova Scotia in Dhaka, first in the banking history of Bangladesh. The proceeds were used to strengthen the capital base of the bank and augment business expansion. The funds were also used for investment and lending purposes.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Corporate Advisory, Capital Planning, Due Diligence, Valuation, Prospectus Preparation, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure.

Transaction Title	Initial Public Offering
Company	Information Services Network Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 35,000,000
Closing Date	January 2002
Industry /Sector	Information Technology
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	Equity Partners Limited Bay leasing and Investment Limited Swadesh Investment Management Limited Banco Trans World (BD) Limited Raspit Sequrities and Management Limited
Transaction Summary	IPO of first ISP in Bangladesh. Information Services Network (ISN) Ltd. is an internet services provider and developer of software and publisher of IT magazine in Bangladesh. It provides dialup Internet access, leased port internet access, Telnet, network and IT solutions and a range of other products. It serves as one of the largest and most versatile IT companies in the country. The proceeds were used to meet the expenses incurred for the vertical growth and horizontal expansion of the company and also to pay for the IPO expenses.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Corporate Advisory, Capital Planning, Due Diligence, Valuation, Prospectus Preparation, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure.

Transaction Title	Corporate Advisory & Initial Public Offering
Company	Modern Cement Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 100,000,000
Closing Date	December 2001
Industry /Sector	Construction and Building Materials (Cement)
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	Equity Partners Limited GSP Finance Company (Bangladesh) Limited Uttara Finance and Investment Limited Bay leasing and Investment Limited Swadesh Investment Management Limited Banco Trans World (BD) Limited Raspit Sequrities and Management Limited Capital Market Services Limited
Transaction Summary	The company had the largest IPO of 2001. Modern Cement Limited manufactures and markets cement. High quality cement is processed by using the most modern machineries with automatic computerized controlling system. Raw materials such as very high quality gypsum and clinker are imported from various sources of the world to ensure best quality cement. Because of its uncompromising quality, Modern Cement has become one of the largest quality cement producers and suppliers in Bangladesh. The proceeds were used for expansion lines of the business (new unit of cement grinding plant including mechanical equipment and electrical equipment) and expenses for enhancement of facilities and other use of funds includes repayment of loan from Prime Bank.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Corporate Advisory, Capital Planning, Due Diligence, Valuation, Prospectus Preparation, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure, Preparation for IPO.

Transaction Title	Initial Public Offering
Company	Beach Hatchery Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 80,000,000
Closing Date	September 2001
Industry /Sector	Food and Allied
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	Equity Partners Limited IDLC of Bangladesh Limited Bay leasing and Investment Limited Swadesh Investment Management Limited Banco Trans World (BD) Limited Raspit Sequrities and Management Limited
Transaction Summary	First preference share issue in Bangladesh. Beach Hatchery Ltd. owns and operates a fish hatchery. The Company manages and maintains hatcheries for the production of marine crustaceans, including tiger prawn and shrimp. Beach Hatchery serves the fishery industry throughout Bangladesh. The proceeds were used for expansion lines in land development, hatchery equipment and nursery. Funds were also used to repay loan from bank and for working capital.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Corporate Advisory, Capital Planning, Due Diligence, Valuation, Prospectus Preparation, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure.

Transaction Title	Initial Public Offering
Company	Al-Amin Chemical Industries Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 20,000,000
Closing Date	September 2001
Industry /Sector	Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	Equity Partners Limited Capital Market Services Limited Bangladesh Mutual Securities Limited Swadesh Investment Management Limited Banco Trans World (BD) Limited
Transaction Summary	Producer of Zinc Sulphate. Al-Amin Chemical Industries is a chemical group in Bangladesh. They make various types of chemicals inclusing Cylinder filled Ammonia Gas, Apriton, Binder, Aica, Softner ,Pharmaceutical Raw materials including Pharmaceutical & Confectionery project machineries,Urea formaldehyde moulding compound (powder), melamine resin (glazing powder), and phenolic moulding. The proceeds were used for development of land and building, machinery and equipment and for installations. Funds were also used to pay for the expenses incurred for the IPO and also for working capital
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Corporate Advisory, Capital Planning, Due Diligence, Valuation, Prospectus Preparation, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure.

Right Issue

Transaction Title	Rights Share Issue
Company	Lafarge Surma Cement Ltd
Transaction size/amount	BDT 5,806,867,500
Closing Date	February 2012
Industry /Sector	Construction & Building Materials (Cement)
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	Bangladesh Mutual Securities Ltd. SBL Capital Management Ltd. Janata Capital and Investment Ltd. EXIM Islami Investment Ltd. Southeast Bank Capital Services Ltd. Union Capital Ltd. Green Delta LR Financial Services Ltd Bay Leasing & Investment Ltd. Trust Bank Investment Ltd. Prime Finance & Investment Ltd. Jamuna Bank Ltd. ICB Capital Management Ltd. Royal Green Capital Market Ltd. GSP Finance Company (Bangladesh) Ltd. Race Portfolio and Issue Management Ltd.
Transaction Summary	This is the Largest Rights Share Issue in Bangladesh. The Company has set up the Country's only integrated cement manufacturing plant, a quarrying & crushing facility, a 17km long conveyor belt linking limestone mines between Bangladesh & India, and a 30 MW captive power plant. The proceeds from the Rights offering was used to pay off debt and improve the profitability of the company.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Capital Structuring, Due Diligence, Valuation, Advisory on Price Sensitive Information & Regulatory Compliance, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure.

Transaction Title	Rights Share Issue
Company	Mercantile Insurance Company Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 247,500,000
Closing Date	December 2011
Industry /Sector	General Insurance
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Transaction Summary	Incorporated in March, 1996 Mercantile Insurance Company Limited listed with Dhaka Stock Exchange in December, 2004 and a general insurance provider. The purpose of raising fund through rights shares was to strengthen the company's capital base and to amplify business expansion.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Capital Structuring, Due Diligence, Valuation, Advisory on Price Sensitive Information & Regulatory Compliance, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure.

Transaction Title	Rights Share Issue
Company	Agni Systems Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 205,137,000
Closing Date	June 2011
Industry /Sector	Information Technology
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Transaction Summary	Agni Systems Limited, one of the first generation internet service providers in Bangladesh, was established in 1995. The company started its commercial operation in 1997. The services offered by the company include dial up and wireless internet access, internet faxing, web design, web hosting and domain registration. Besides the core business of providing Internet access, Agni also provides advanced training on Linux operating system as global training partners of Red Hat Inc. of the USA. Purpose of Transaction: WiMax Expansion
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Capital Structuring, Due Diligence, Valuation, Advisory on Price Sensitive Information & Regulatory Compliance, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure.

BOND & QUASI EQUITY

Transaction Title	Preference Share Issue
Company	Summit Gazipur II Power Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 900,000,000
Closing Date	September 2019
Industry /Sector	Power Generation
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	N/A
Transaction Summary	Summit Gazipur II Power Limited (“SGIIPL”) is a joint venture of Summit Power Limited (“SPL”) and Summit Corporation Limited (“SCL”), and was incorporated under the Company Act, 1994, as a Private Limited Company dated 03 July, 2017. The main objective of the company is to set up power plants on Build Own and Operates (“BOO”) basis for generation of electricity and to sell generated power to Bangladesh Power Development Board (“BPDB”) or any other entity with the permission of concerned Authority. The Company will have a net electric power generating capacity of 300 MW. Purpose of Transaction: To finance the construction of Summit Gazipur II Power Limited’s 300 MW power project
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Capital Structuring, Due Diligence, Valuation, Advisory on Price Sensitive Information & Regulatory Compliance, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure.

Transaction Title	Corporate Advisory and Private placement of Bond Issue
Company	Ashuganj Power Station Company Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 5,000,000,000
Closing Date	May 2019
Industry /Sector	Power Generation
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	N/A
Transaction Summary	Ashuganj Power Station Company Limited is one of the largest power stations in Bangladesh, having a capacity of about 17.82% (as on 01 November, 2016) of total electricity generation capacity in the public sector of the country. At present, the total capacity of its ten (10) units is 1,861 MW. As part of the Power Sector Development and Reform Program of the Government of Bangladesh (GoB), Ashuganj Power Station Company Limited (APSCL) has been incorporated under the Companies Act 1994, on June 28 2000. Purpose of Transaction: To finance expansion of installed capacity (400 MW) Ashuganj CCPP East plant amounting to BDT 4,500 million and working capital
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Capital Structuring, Due Diligence, Valuation, Advisory on Price Sensitive Information & Regulatory Compliance, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure.

Transaction Title	Corporate Advisory and Arrangement of Subordinated Bond
Company	IFIC Bank Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 3,500,000,000
Closing Date	June 2016
Industry /Sector	Bank
Arranger	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	N/A
Transaction Summary	International Finance Investment and Commerce Bank Limited (IFIC Bank) is a banking company incorporated in 1976 as a joint venture between the Government of Bangladesh and sponsors in the private sector with the objective of working as a finance company within the country and setting up joint venture banks/financial institutions abroad. IFIC was converted into a full fledged commercial bank in 1983 when the Government allowed banks in the private sector. Purpose of Transaction: To comply with Basel II Regulation as Tire-II capital.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Capital Structuring, Due Diligence, Advisory on Price Sensitive Information & Regulatory Compliance, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure.

Transaction Title	Preference Share Issue
Company	Agni Systems Limited
Transaction size/amount	BDT 200,000,000
Closing Date	September 2010
Industry /Sector	Information Technology
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	N/A
Transaction Summary	Agni Systems Limited, one of the first generation internet service providers in Bangladesh, was established in 1995 by a group of local entrepreneurs. The company started its commercial operation in 1997. The services offered by the company include dial up and wireless internet access, internet faxing, web design, web hosting and domain registration. Besides the core business of providing Internet access, Agni also provides advanced training on Linux operating system as global training partners of Red Hat Inc. of the USA. Purpose of Transaction: WiMax Expansion
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Capital Structuring, Due Diligence, Valuation, Advisory on Price Sensitive Information & Regulatory Compliance, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure.

Private Equity

Deal Type	Private Equity – Corporate Advisor to the Investee
Investee	A Payment System Operator in Bangladesh
Investor	International Finance Corporation (“IFC”), a member of the World Bank Group
Transaction Size/Amount	USD 10.0 million
Industry /Sector	Financial Institution
Corporate Advisor	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Transaction Summary	Corporate Advisory to a Payment System Operator in connection with raising of USD 10.0 million from IFC in the form of Common Shares.
BEIL's Value Addition to the Transaction	Advising and negotiating on the Investee’s behalf to achieve the best structuring on all terms and conditions of the transaction related to the entry, stay and exit of the Investor and related matters; advising the management of the Investee on changes to be bought about in the capital structure, legal and constitutional documents and all corporate restructuring matters to accommodate the Investor.
Date	April 2013

Transaction Title	Corporate Advisory and Arrangement of Private Equity
Company	Omera Petroleum Limited
Transaction size/amount	USD 5,500,000
Closing Date	September 2014
Industry /Sector	Fuel
Arranger	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	N/A
Transaction Summary	Omera Petroleum Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of MJL Bangladesh Ltd, is setting up manufacturing, bottling and distribution of Liquid Petroleum Gas. OPL will sell the full quantity through a main storage, bottling and distribution plant at Mongla and three satellite stations for bottling and distribution on Chittagong, Bogra & Dhaka of Bangladesh. Purpose of Transaction: To meet Capital expenditure for setting up the LPG project.
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Capital Structuring, Due Diligence, Valuation, Advisory on Price Sensitive Information & Regulatory Compliance, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure.

PPP Financing

First Dhaka Elevated Expressway Company

Transaction Title	Corporate Advisory and Syndicated Working Capital Facilities
Company	First Dhaka Elevated Expressway Company
Transaction size/amount	BDT 10,000,000,000
Closing Date	October 2015
Industry /Sector	Public Private Partnership
Issue Manager	BRAC EPL Investments Limited
Underwriters	N/A
Transaction Summary	Italian Thai Development Public Company Limited established First Dhaka Elevated Expressway Company Limited as a 100%-owned Special Purpose Vehicle, registered in Bangladesh, to accede ITD as the Concessionaire in the Concession Agreement for implementation of the project to build approximately 20 km long Dhaka Elevated Expressway along the north-south corridor of the city and considered a key element to resolve the traffic problems in Dhaka. Purpose of Transaction: To finance working capital for the project
BEIL's value addition to the transaction	Capital Structuring, Due Diligence, Regulatory Compliance, Coordination with external parties, Negotiations, Deal Closure.

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