Ana Cioata

Lead financial advisor to Bain Capital on its acquisition of Apleona for EUR4.0bn (February 2025)

• Built fully integrated operating models with revenue and profitability analysis on country / segment level and implemented a multi-level scenario analysis i.e., synergies, M&A credit given, buy-side case
• Executed detailed DCF, LBO and IPO analyses with multiple operating scenarios and on a SOTP basis
• Ongoing mandate in the acquisition financing process (exact details undisclosed)

Ongoing live deals (sponsor sell-side of German business services provider, sponsor sell-side of German indoor ventilation company)

• Prepared various valuation considerations including detailed DCF and LBO analyses with multiple operating scenarios, as well as comprehensive SOTP to determine considerations
• Drafted investment committee materials and marketing materials in strong collaboration with sponsors
• Supported on due diligence workstreams across advisers

Sole global coordinator and joint physical bookrunner on a debut EUR495m financing package supporting the LBO of Fischbach by Onex Partners (October 2024)

• Supported on rating and lender presentation, as well as due diligence process

Coverage of a leading German elevators & escalators producer

• Performed several analyses (deleveraging, IPO considerations, ability-to-pay, etc.) as well as prepared marketing materials
• Joint physical bookrunner (EUR) and joint bookrunner (USD) on EUR6.4bn refinancing, repricing, A&E and incremental TLB raise (March 2025)

Financial advisor to EQT on the sale of the automated assembly and testing solutions provider BBS Automation to the Dürr Group for c.EUR0.5bn (closed August 2023)

• Supported on the preparation of the teaser and held the pen on several process documents (e.g buyer log, VDR index)

• Co-led and developed a new internal communication platform, including technical setup and content creation
• Reviewed and created presentations and data analyses supporting various business initiatives

• Consulted an Austrian start-up and provided them with recommendations by conducting a qualitative cluster analysis and interviews with the target groups

• Led team of 15 people advising students on study law matters and mediating between students and professors
• Organised multiple informative events for students (e.g
• Specialization fair) and represented the student body on various university commissions