Nicolas

• Worked on the execution of 5 sell-side transactions of fast-growing pan-European companies (EV between €100-600m):
- Produced comprehensive information memorandums and management presentations that effectively communicated the companies’ strengths, growth prospects, and investment highlights to potential buyers
- Facilitated day-to-day deal execution, including financial model creation, VDD monitoring, and VDR management to ensure timely completion of the transaction
- Conducted and monitored broad outreach efforts to potential buyers and lenders (50+ parties per process), including managing NDAs and coordinating buyer Q&A calls
• Collaborated with senior bankers to create compelling discussion materials that communicated the firm's capabilities, market insights, and investment thesis to prospective clients and partners
• Performed exhaustive financial analysis and valuation using various methodologies, including trading/transaction multiples and DCF modeling, to support pitch efforts and investment decision-making

• Selected transactions:
- Sell-side of Biose Industrie, a bio-CDMO focused on Live Biotherapeutics Products to L-GAM
- Sell-side of GenDx, a molecular diagnostic company focused on Stem-cell transplant, to Eurobio Scientific
- Sell-side of Project NOVA (pending), a bio-CDMO focused on Viral Vectors and Complex Microbial expressions

• Performed in-depth financial and strategical due diligences on potential targets (EV between €60-600m)
• Drafted investment committee materials, industry reports, and company profiles related to new opportunities and add-ons
• Produced valuation analysis using trading comparables and precedent transactions
• Worked closely with portfolio companies and their management on reporting, refinancing and strategic topics

• Selected transactions:
- Reinvestment in HTL Biotechnology, a leading producer of pharmaceutical grade biopolymers, valued €1bn+
- Buy-side of O2Feel, a leading French e-bike manufacturer, valued €100m+

Advised Soneas on their €9 million debt raising from Granit Bank
• Performed analysis for clients and prospects on CEE firms to identify acquisitions and partnerships
• Produced valuation model using tools such as trading and transaction multiples
• Drafted key transaction documentation such as information memorandum and teaser
• Advised SMEs in their M&A strategies as well as their debt and equity raising

• Analyzed mid and large-cap transactions as well as financial statements
• Carried-out test procedures to determine compliance with the French regulator
• Prepared comprehensive audit reports for investors and shareholders
• Created an Excel model automating “tax proof” tasks, saving a day of work per months for the consolidation team