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Overview of financing opportunities in the TMT space in Asia
Amrish Kacker, Lim Chuan Wei
February 2010
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Contents
Introduction
About Analysys Mason
Financing opportunities in the Asia–Pacific region
Our general methodology
Our due diligence expertise
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Introduction
With the thawing of capital markets in the wake of the financial crisis, financing activity worldwide, including in Asia, is widely expected to pick up in 2010
Within the TMT sectors, financing opportunities – both new and those postponed previously due to the crisis – should emerge or resurface quickly in the immediate period
This brief presents Analysys Mason’s perspectives and insights into the financing opportunities for the TMT sectors in Asia
The remainder of this document is structured as follows:
About Analysys Mason – a short introduction on who we are and what we do
Financing opportunities in the Asia–Pacific region – our views on what financing opportunities may be available, why they would interest financial institutions, and which are the most attractive to pursue
Our general methodology – our analytical methods for supporting such opportunities
Our due diligence expertise – our capabilities and experience in transactional support and due diligence
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Introduction
About Analysys Mason
Financing opportunities in the Asia–Pacific region
Our general methodology
Our due diligence expertise
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Analysys Mason is the world’s premier adviser in telecoms, IT and media
Analysys Mason officeAssignments completed
Market intelligence
Strategy
Planning
ImplementationReview
Through our global presence, we deliver strategy advice, operations support and market intelligence to leading operators, regulators, financial institutions, broadcasters, vendors and enterprises in over 80 countries
Our people have had a major influence on the industry for more than 20 years:
led the liberalisation of telecoms across Europe and Asia and mediated in policy issues for operators and regulators
supported several hundred transactions and licence acquisition processes for operators and financial institutions
provided strategic and operational support to major operators in the roll-out and expansion of businesses across the sector, enhancing enterprise value
Global presence and experience Integrated service offering
About Analysys Mason
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Our consulting advice is valued across all sectors
Enterprise users
Helping to maximise
returns from investment in ICT
Financial institutions
Supporting vendors, sellers and financiers
of industry transactions
Publicsector
Providing ICT and procurement advice
for emergency services and public
bodies
Mobile operators
Delivering value through strategy
planning and implementation
Fixed operators
Defining new strategies,
optimising service portfolios and
supporting policy development
Media companies
Helping to maximise revenue
in converging markets
Regulators
Establishing and implementing
policy frameworks in telecoms and media markets
In particular, we have provided commercial and technical due diligence services to financial
institutions and mobile and fixed operators worldwide
About Analysys Mason
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Our success is built upon a deep and rigorous understanding of key sector issues
ICT consolidation and cost optimisation Service fulfilment and assurance OSS/BSS legacy migration
RAN sharing and other cost reduction strategies
OSS/BSS optimisation Evaluating advertising opportunities
Mobile
Broadband
ICT infrastructure
Regulation
Impact of mobile broadband WiMAX – threat or opportunity? Revenue-maximising pricing propositions
Content distribution strategies in a converging market
Creation and distribution of ‘three-screen’ services
Maximising value of advertising inventory
Media
Delivery of end-user experience Regulation for a converged industry Assessing the impact of media players
entering the telecoms market
Next-generation access strategies: FTTx versus wireless
Wholesale product definition in NGNs Strategies for fixed–mobile convergence
Value migration from infrastructure to services and content
Efficient NGN procurement processes OSS/BSS and customer support
Capitalising on the digital dividend Regulatory environments to deliver NGA
and NGN TV regulation in a converging market
Effective spectrum management strategies
Licence allocation and acquisition processes
OSS/BSS process optimisation WAN acceleration Construction, location and optimisation of
contact centres and control rooms
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We have an established track record of working with the major financial institutions
Analysys Mason has undertaken over 100 due diligence assignments since 2002
We have undertaken a similar number of projects in support of vendor financing, M&A and private placements
We have worked with a wide range of operators, investment banks, private equity firms, strategic investors and governments
Selection of businesses on which we have undertaken due diligence
BTC, Bahamas (2009) • JTL, Kenya (2009) • Avea, Turkey (2008) • Aktel, Bangladesh (2008) • MTN, Africa (2008) • ONI, Portugal (2008)
PCCW, Hong Kong (2008) • Zain, Nigeria (2008) • Excelcomindo, Indonesia (2007) • Safaricom, Kenya (2007) • Lattelecom, Latvia (2007)
ONE, Austria (2007) • Camtel, Cameroon (2007) • MTC, Saudi Arabia (2007) • National Grid Wireless, UK (2007) • Vivatel, Bulgaria (2007)
TIM, Greece (2006) • Magticom, Georgia (2006) • Bite, Lithuania, Latvia (2006) • Armentel, Armenia (2006)
Selection of financial institutions that have chosen Analysys Mason for due diligence assignments
ABN AMRO • Apax Partners • Bank of Ireland • BBVA • BC Partners • BNP Paribas • Capital Partners • Carlyle • CDC Group Citigroup
Credit Suisse • Deutsche Bank • EBRD • Export Development Canada • Eurazeo • Finnvera • GE Capital • HSBC • ING • JP Morgan
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts • Lazard • Lloyds TSB Bank • NM Rothschild & Sons • The Royal Bank of Scotland Group • SACE
Société Générale • Standard Bank • TecCapital Investments • TD Bank Financial Group • UniCredit Banca Mobiliare
WestLB • World Bank Group
Selection of operators that have chosen Analysys Mason for due diligence assignments
Telkom South Africa • Telstra Europe • Zain Nigeria • Bahamas Telecommunications Company • Cable & Wireless UK • ONI Portugal
Mauritius Telecom • Reliance • National Grid • Safaricom • Etisalat • Vodafone Australia • Thus
About Analysys Mason
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We have in-depth market experience in the Asia–Pacific region to help financial institutions evaluate opportunities …
Mobile Broadband Fixed Media Regulatory ICT
East Asia
China & Mongolia
Japan & South Korea
Hong Kong & Macau
Taiwan
South Asia
India
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
South-East Asia
Indonesia
Thailand
Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam
Philippines
Malaysia & Brunei
Singapore
Oceania
Australia
New Zealand
Company experience Additional project experience of core Singapore team
Project experience in the Asia–Pacific region by sector
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… having worked on a variety of projects across the region
Development of a detailed cost accounting system
Estimation of revenue forecast in China for mobile broadband services
Comprehensive mobile LRIC cost study for a mobile operator, to calculate
termination
(a) Several studies for a mobile operator, including assessment of
telematics and FMC. (b) For a content player, devised an entry strategy
into the European market.
Review of strategic rationale for proposed merger between two operators
(a) Assessed a mobile operator’s business model to evaluate a 3G
opportunity. (b) Due diligence of integrated telecoms and media operator.
Due diligence of cellular operator
(a) Due diligence of an integrated wireline and wireless operator. (b)
Supported an integrated operator in growing its international voice
business.
Study of regulation and competition in the wireless local loop market
Business planning for WiMAX new entrant
A range of projects for a mobile operator, including business planning,
compensation negotiation and 3G licence support
(a) Evaluated the 3G opportunity and alternate business structures for a
mobile operator. (b) Mobile operator’s MVNO strategy and wholesale
pricing. (c) WiMAX business planning for new entrant
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(a) Pricing strategies for an incumbent operator. (b) Due diligence of CDMA WLL operator / WiMAX licence holder
(a) Due diligence of a mobile operator. (b) Assessed strategic options in infrastructure sharing / MVNOs for new 3G operator. (c) WiMAX business plan for a new entrant
For Vodafone Australia, undertook a critical review of a bottom-up mobile network cost model developed on behalf of the regulator.
Provided expert advice on the TSLRIC for both LLU and co-location services.
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Introduction
About Analysys Mason
Financing opportunities in the Asia–Pacific region
Our general methodology
Our due diligence expertise
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Markets are recovering, and players in the TMT sectors are looking to take advantage
Shanghai Composite (2009) Nikkei 225 (2009)
India BSE 30 (2009) Straits Times Index (2009)
Recovery trends in major Asia–Pacific stock indices
Financing opportunities in the Asia–Pacific region
Source: Yahoo Finance
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Financing requirements will arise from network deployments, M&A and new transmission platforms
M&A
M&A activity is expected to pick up further in the next year, with various opportunities in the TMT sectors across Asia
On the buy-side, PE firms and strategic investors will be seeking financing to support their acquisitions
With the pick-up in activity in the TMT sectors, operators
will increasingly seek financing to back new or
postponed projects
This likely increase in demand for financing
presents opportunities for commercial banks and other
financial institutions
Network deployments
Some operators in the region, particularly in emerging markets, are undertaking network expansion and upgrades
As expanding or upgrading networks is capital intensive, operators will be looking for financing to support these efforts
New transmission platforms
With some markets in the region on the verge of issuing 3G and/or WiMAX licences, telecoms operators – both incumbents and new players – will be looking for financing to back their forays into new technologies
Some mobile/cable operators will look into fibre optic roll-out to support additional revenue generation
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Network deployment activity in the region will be driven by network expansion, upgrades and greenfield deployment
India
Regional operators in India are looking towards national expansion …
… while impending 3G/WiMAX licensing will trigger further network deployment and upgrades (est. USD2 billion)
Regional
Some players in East and South East Asia are exploring potential regional WiMAX deployments
Vietnam
Operators in Vietnam are just beginning to roll out their 3G networks with the recent issuance of 3G licences in 2009
Thailand
3G and WiMAX licensing in Thailand have stalled …
… but operators will be looking to kickstart network deployment and upgrades when and if the process gets back on track (est. USD300 million)
Indonesia
Indonesian operators are pushing forward with WiMAX deployment
Bangladesh
3G and WiMAX licences are expected to be issued in 2010, which will trigger network deployment (est. USD300 million)
China
Chinese operators are rolling out 3G networks after receiving their licences, but funding support will likely be tied up by Chinese banks
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M&A activity is widely expected to heat up in 2010
Effective M&A deal value in Asia-Pacific, by quarter (USD billion)
With the thawing of capital markets in the second half of 2009, M&A activity has begun to pick up
There was reportedly a 32% increase in number of worldwide M&A transactions in 4Q 2009
M&A activity is expected to continue heating up into 2010
“The future looks encouraging for M&A with strong indicators in the last quarter…we anticipate deal activity to increase in 2010…”
Neil Masterson, Global Managing Director of Investment Banking, Thomson Reuters
“Global M&A activity would rise as much as 35% in 2010 as improving economic conditions bolster dealmaking…”
Research firm Sanford C. Bernstein
"The relatively high volume of deals recorded in the fourth quarter of 2009 hints at a resurgence of M&A activity for the new year…"
Research firm Dealogic
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The roll-out of new transmission platforms such as 3G, WiMAX, and fibre will create a need for financing
Financing requirements driven by the
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3G
Markets such as India and Bangladesh (and possibly Thailand) are on the verge of licence issuance – financing support will likely be required for bid submissions as well as network roll-outs
In Vietnam, licences have recently been issued, and operators will be looking for more funding to build the network, as well as to develop and market their 3G services
Other operators are looking to expand their 3G networks
WiMAX
Markets such as India and Bangladesh (and possibly Thailand) are on the verge of licence issuance – financing support will likely be required for bid submissions as well as network roll-outs
Existing WiMAX players in the region are looking to expand their operations, both domestically as well as regionally
In Indonesia and possibly Taiwan, consolidation is expected between WiMAX players
Fibre optic
Some operators in the region have embarked on fibre optic roll-out of the core and/or access network
cable operators, for instance, are upgrading their infrastructure to better compete
some mobile operators are investing in fibre to enter the broadband space
mobile operators are also upgrading their core/backbone infrastructure
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In East Asia, the largest financing opportunities are likely to be in China
Assessment of opportunities in East Asia
Opportunity Market
Restructuring of PCCW Hong Kong
Spin-off of handset manufacturing operations of Huawei and/or ZTE
China
Acquisition of mobile VAS providers China
Sale of Shaw Brothers’ stake in TVB Hong Kong
Buyout of i-cable Hong Kong
Buyout of ATV Hong Kong
Buyout of Vibo Telecom Taiwan
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The possible restructuring of PCCW remains an opportunity to watch
What is happening?
PCCW has been exploring potential restructuring options for sale of its assets, but has not been successful
Most recently, PCCW dropped a privatisation bid in April 2009 after regulators blocked the plan due to allegations of shareholder manipulation
It remains possible that PCCW will renew such efforts in the wake of a pick-up of activity in capital markets
Why this is of interest
A potential buyer looking to take a stake in PCCW could seek financing support
Given the likely size of this deal, the financing requirement could be substantial
How Analysys Mason can provide support
We are able to provide commercial and technical pre-due diligence, and due diligence services in support of this opportunity
These include:
review of the Hong Kong telecoms market
review of the competitive environment
review of business plan and potential risks
review of network assets
valuation of stake and identification of possible downsides
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In South Asia, the most compelling opportunities are in India
Assessment of opportunities in South Asia
Opportunity Market
National expansion of mobile operators India
3G/WiMAX licence bid and roll-out India
Merger/acquisition between Africa-Indian operators
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3G/WiMAX licence bid and roll-out Bangladesh
Divestment of SingTel’s stake in PBTL Bangladesh
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In South-East Asia, 3G and WiMAX deployments would likely drive needs for financing support
Assessment of opportunities in South-East Asia
Opportunity Market
Roll-out of 3G by mobile operators Vietnam
Expansion of networks Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Philippines
Regional WiMAX deployment SEA region
Capitalisation of TRUE Move Thailand
Capitalisation of Sun Cellular Philippines
Acquisition/expansion of broadband operations by mobile operators
Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore
WiMAX expansion in Indonesia Indonesia
Buyout of Jasmine Thailand
Buyout of u-mobile Malaysia
Divestment of towers by incumbents Thailand
Merger of Astro and Maxis Malaysia
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Operators in Vietnam are now in the process of making the transition to 3G
What is happening?
3G licences were issued in 2009, and all three operators (Viettel, Vinaphone and Mobifone) are now rolling out 3G networks and services
Why this is of interest
The roll-out of 3G networks and services means that Vietnamese operators will be in need of capital to fund their network and technology upgrade
How Analysys Mason can provide support
We are able to provide commercial and technical pre-due diligence, and due diligence services in support of potential investments in Vietnam
These services include:
review of the Vietnam mobile market
review of the Vietnam regulatory environment
review of the competitive environment
assessment of new entrant threat
review of the technology landscape, including 3G, and implications for target
review of target’s business plan and potential downsides, especially with 3G
valuation of target and review of bid
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Introduction
About Analysys Mason
Financing opportunities in the Asia–Pacific region
Our general methodology
Our due diligence expertise
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Our focus has made us the adviser of choice for due diligences of companies within the TMT sectors
Our assignments cover all sectors of the TMT market:
we have undertaken due diligence on numerous mobile, fixed and cable network operators, carriers, equipment vendors, broadcast operators, tower companies and solutions providers
We have significant experience in working on both the buy-side and sell-side of due diligence
We have a comprehensive knowledge of technologies, networks and operations throughout the various sub-sectors of the telecoms market
Our structured methodology, supported by rigorous research, ensures that:
we address all key issues, for example, cross-checking business model revenue forecasts with a top-down, macroeconomic affordability analysis
we meet tight deadlines, and can deliver a red-flag report two weeks into a project, to provide early warning of any critical issues
Our broad international project experience and access to in-house benchmarks, combined with proprietary tools and proven techniques, provide a framework for robust forecasting of key telecoms indicators, identifying and assessing sensitivities, covenant setting and monitoring
We have in-house network design and operations consultants who can provide:
high-level network designs to test network capability and capex projections aligned with business and market plans
the ability to deliver telecoms services on a timely basis and to optimise the customer experience while minimising opex and assuring revenue
Fixed Wireless Cable
Carriers ISP
Application
Satellite
Equipment Virtual
Our general methodology
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With our structured approach, we address all the commercial and technical issues efficiently and robustly
Commercial environment & strategy
Regulatory environment
Company revenues and margins
Review of operations and opex
Technology and capital expenditure
Service portfolio
Pricing policy, risks and price positioning
Marketing strategy: subscriber acquisition, distribution, advertising
Competitive landscape:
profiling of competitors
market shares and new entrant scenarios
fixed-line market convergence and substitution offers
Assessment of opportunities and threats
Recent and expected developments in:
interconnect regime
operator licensing
spectrum licensing
numbering
universal service
price controls
National regulator’s activity and agenda, dispute resolutions
Licences held and specific obligations
Achievability of market share in view of commercial and network strategy and competitive landscape
Review of the subscriber base segmentation
Achievability of revenue and pricing
Tariffs and structures, in view of market prices and affordability
Expected gross margins: bottom-up assessment and benchmarking
OSS/BSS, network management, customer care and enterprise IT
Retention, acquisition & marketing expenses
Cost of services and interconnection
Staffing levels versus subscriber forecasts and reorganisation plans
G&A and bad debt expenses
Procurement and quality assurance
Board, management, agent and supplier activities
Network capability and technological roadmap
Capex breakdown and timing of expenditure:
subscriber and capacity forecasts
subscribers geo-dispersion and coverage
licence obligations
network service strategy, availability of technology
Benchmarking of capex
Equipment allocation of network expenditure based on contract prices versus estimates
Our general methodology
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Analysys Mason can tailor its approach to the specific needs of a due diligence
Potential deliverables High-level red-flag report based on interviews and information
available from the data room
Short report focusing on key questions already identified during the first phases
Review of management’s assumptions and key market and profitability drivers
Full review of the management’s detailed operational plan
Development of company’s business plan
based on public information integrating information from the data room integrating inputs from other due diligence workstreams
(e.g, accounting, legal) consistent with data from management interviews and with
the regulatory horizon including sensitivities on key parameters highlighting critical
inputs
Comprehensive strategic review of the company going forward
Complementary and comprehensive technical due diligence report, drawing on our expert technical and operations consultants
Due diligence documentation including bid book, information memoranda, presentations to investors, market and business models
Illustrative timeline of a due diligence
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DeliverablesDue diligence reports <------------Business plan validation <------------Preliminary valuation <------------Final Board presentationBoard meetingFinal documentation
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Finalise financing caseProposal to credit committeeCredit committee approval
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The objective of a technical due diligence is to identify and mitigate investment risk in technology and operations Technical due diligence provides a substantiated capex and opex position, highlighting and
quantifying potential risks and unrealised benefits to help develop a robust business plan
Telecommunications networks and operations require significant investment, up to the order of billions of pounds
From a cost point of view, the business case for a telecommunications service, or portfolio of services, is driven by network and operations capex and opex
Under-investment, or untimely investment, can lead to:
not being able to meet market demand
not being able to maximise revenue and profit
poor services, poor customer experience, high churn, a poor brand and, ultimately, low customer acquisition/market share
Over-investment, or investment in sub-optimal technology, can lead to stranded assets, an inefficient operation, and therefore an unprofitable business
When investing in telecommunications networks and operations, the investor must be confident that the budgeted capex and opex is optimised to support the business and market plan
Our general methodology
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Our process delivers key benefits that help ensure a successful business plan
In particular, the benefits that we have identified, include:
ensuring that the network and operations can deliver the market plan from a capability, timing and budget point of view
placing a focus on leveraging technical and operational synergies, and mitigating against future risk
optimising the value of major financial investment
clearly defining the required network/systems, operational strategy and technology roadmap
preventing stranded technical assets
clearly identifying material risk, and providing an appropriate actionable mitigation plan
financially quantifying material business risk
driving towards an efficient operation
developing a robust business case supported by realistic, optimised and benchmarked capex and opex
Our general methodology
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A rigorous methodology is key to delivering value, often in short timescales and complex environments
Issue request for information (RFI) document
Undertake interviews of key personnel
Visit and examine key operational sites
Walk through key processes with operational staff
High-level review of key documents
Analysis of key financial and operational benchmarks
Initial identification of major risks to be examined in more detail, potentially by all parties in the due diligence project
Review and document current network, systems and operations:
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Driven by the business and market plan
Determine required technology road map to deliver services
Determine network/ systems, high-level design and dimensioning
Determine required capex and opex budget
Determine incremental technology strategy, network and systems plan
Quantify investment required for current business
Quantify investment required to meet future network and operations to deliver market plan
Information gathering
High-level review and
red-flag report
‘As is’ review
‘To be’ requirements
definition
Gap analysis and
recommendations
A key challenge to delivering a due diligence project is obtaining the required information in a short period of time
As well as focusing on key documentation, if it is available, our highly experienced technical consultants are able to ask critical questions, the answers to which have significant business impact
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We create value for clients through our independence, in-depth experience and multi-disciplined consultants
Our general methodology
(*) This is done anonymously to maintain strict commercial confidentiality
Independence and experience Multi-disciplined specialists Benchmark data
We are completely independent of any equipment providers or other professional service providers
We have successfully provided advice to our clients for over 20 years
We have delivered hundreds of due diligence and other related projects
We also provide technical and operational strategy, network design and procurement services, therefore maintaining our best-in-class network and operations knowledge
All of our consultants are TMT specialists
We have significant experience in many types of TMT businesses
We are able to review all layers of the network and operations from the physical infrastructure, through the active layers, BSS/OSS to the customer care systems
Our consultants are very used to working in multi-disciplined, multi-party due diligence teams
We are able to benchmark equipment and application costs gathered from many projects*
We are able to benchmark financial investment ratios against other business plans
We also procure networks on behalf of clients, therefore providing us with post-negotiated pricing and technology roadmaps to ensure a solid, realistically costed, technology strategy
We also undertake organisational and operational reviews providing us with associated benchmark data for efficient processes and organisational structures
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Introduction
About Analysys Mason
Financing opportunities in the Asia–Pacific region
Our general methodology
Our due diligence expertise
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Transaction support in Africa
Other Analysys Mason projects
Starman (2007)
NMT (2006)
tele.ring (2005)
RCS (2006)
ONO/Auna (2005)
ONE (2007)
On Telecom (2006)
Numericable (2006)
VTH (2001)
Zapp (2004)
Voxtel (2004)
Turk Telecom (2005)
Tunisie Telecom (2006)
Thus (2005)
Telekom Srpkse (2004)
Telekom Slovenije (2007)
Mobilkom (2004)
Europe
Eircom (2006)
Monaco Telecom (2004)
LycaTel (2009)
Lattelekom (2007)
GTS (2007)
Globul (2002)
Fastweb (2007)
EMKTV (2004)
Cinven (2009)
Cesky Telecom (2002)
Cabovisao (2004)
BTC (2007)
BSkyB (2008)
BITE (2007)
Baltkom (2007)
Avea (2006)
Astelit (2005)
Armentel (2006)
Altice (2005)
Albtelecom (2007)
Asia
Swan Telecom (2008)
Sky Mobile (2007)
PTCL (2005)
PacketONE (2008)
Excelcomindo (2007)
Etisalat (2008)
AKTEL (2008)
Calyon (2009)
Africa
Telecel de Loteny (2004)
Safaricom (2007)
Nitel (2005)
Multilinks (2007)
MTN (2007)
Maroc Connect (2006)
Magticom (2007)
Libertis (2005)
Cell C (2006)
Camtel (2007)
Atlantique (2004)
Transaction support in Asia
Transaction support in Europe
We have extensive due diligence experience across Asia, Africa and Europe
Our due diligence expertise
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We support debt and equity financing of the telecoms sectorOur due diligence expertise
Recent client successes
We have provided IPO support in respect of:
Safaricom Zain, Saudi Arabia (2008)
We have supported the following M&As:
Lattelekom (2007) ONE, Austria (2007) Casema, Netherlands Mobilkom, Bulgaria (2004) Excelmindo, Indonesia (2007) Monaco Telecom (2004)
We have supported the privatisations of:
Telekom Slovenia (2007) Camtel, Cameroon (2007) BTC (2007) Tunisie Telecom (2006) Nitel, Nigeria (2005) Türk Telecom (2005)
We have provided lender due diligence in support of:
Etisalat, Egypt (2007) Zain, Saudi Arabia (2007)
Focus
We have an extensive track record in telecoms finance, undertaking rigorous, structured due diligence and business planning in support of vendors, purchasers and lenders. We are the partner of choice for many leading investors and debt financiers
Our extensive portfolio of work spans Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East and the Americas
We continue to support investors in wireline, wireless, facilities and media-based businesses
Skill set
Technical and commercial due diligence on behalf ofpurchasers and debt financiers
Vendor due diligence
Covenant setting and monitoring
Preparation of information memoranda
Valuation in support of M&A
Joint-venture structuring
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We support operators/vendors in fulfilling M&A opportunities …
… and support operators with ‘fast-close’ financial reporting
Our due diligence expertise
Focus Skill set
We undertake work focusing on support for large-scale, operator-centric transactions (typically USD billions)
In addition, we apply of our robust methodologies, detailed knowledge of relevant markets and value chains to support M&A/equity financing of SIs, OSS/BSS vendors and application developers, with transaction values typically in the range of USD10 million to 100 million
Buy- and sell-side support
Transaction management and negotiation support
Synergy appraisals
Valuation
Focus Skill set
We apply robust methodologies to support the world’s leading telecoms operators in their financial reporting, bringing particular expertise to support requirements
Our ability to work to extremely tight timetables enables our clients to meet their challenging reporting requirements
IFRS3 purchase price allocation:
fair value appraisal of tangible assets
fair value appraisal of intangible assets
Value in use appraisals and asset impairment reviews
Valuation of options
IFRIC12 concession accounting
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Project focus Client What we achieved
Due diligence for acquisition Regional operator Commercial and technical due diligence of a mobile operator in Sri Lanka. This involved analysis of primary data, third-party data and face-to-face interviews with management in order to support an assessment of the value of the target operator to our client. Our work highlighted the risks and opportunities of the potential acquisition and produced a detailed ten-year business plan, which was used as the primary input to the discounted cash flow valuation. As a result, our client decided to submit an offer for the target operator, and is currently in the negotiation phase of the acquisition
Due diligence for acquisition Private company For a company looking to acquire a new entrant broadband operator in China, we provided a thorough review of the key issues involved in the investment, and an initial valuation of the deal. This included a detailed review of the broadband market potential in China, including market forecasts, a review of the technology involved, a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape, and advice on the potential regulatory issues involved
Due diligence for investment Private equity firm We supported a private equity firm during the due diligence process of a major integrated (fixed, mobile and pay-TV) operator in South-East Asia. This involved attending management presentations and site visits. We carried out a detailed review of the management’s forecasts for each of the areas of the business and supported the client’s financial advisers in the development of a revised case for valuation
Due diligence for merger Private equity firm For a private equity firm, we carried out a red-flag review of the strategic rationale and potential synergies for the proposed merger of a two operators in South-East Asia. During the project, we examined the potential revenue upsides that the combined entity may benefit from through bundling of services, cross-selling and the introduction of new products with reference to international case studies. We also commented on cost synergies that may be generated through the deal
Due diligence for acquisition Investment bank Due diligence for a minority stake in a South-East Asian mobile operator. This involved management meetings and site visits. We performed a detailed analysis of the market considering issues such as the threat of CDMA fixed wireless access operators, likely market consolidation and subscriber price-usage elasticity. We developed a business model that was used to support the client's financial advisers in the valuation process
Our due diligence expertise
Selection of our due diligence work in Asia [1/3]
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Project focus Client What we achieved
Due diligence for investment WiMAX operator We provided an external evaluation of a WiMAX business plan that an operator had developed for a new market opportunity in a South-East Asian country. The client used our evaluation to refine the business plan and inform the decision of whether or not to pursue the investment opportunity
Due diligence for acquisition Regional operator We conducted a commercial due diligence for a client interested in acquiring a minority stake in a South-East Asian mobile operator. This involved management meetings and site visits. We performed a detailed analysis of the market considering issues such as the threat of CDMA fixed wireless access operators, likely market consolidation and subscriber price-usage elasticity. We developed a business model that was used to support the client's financial advisers in the valuation process
Due diligence for financing Commercial bank We assessed the competitive position of a submarine cable operator in Asia. We compiled detailed profiles of the operator’s major competitors, including assessment of their relative strengths and weaknesses. In addition, we identified major market trends, and conducted an analysis of the drivers of change in the Asian submarine cable market in the medium term
Due diligence for acquisition Investment bank Due diligence of an incumbent telecoms operator in a developing Asian country. Analysys Mason assessed the market potential of the target, its current operations and its business plan. We carried out a valuation of the stake that was being offered for sale by the government
Due diligence for acquisition Asset management group seeking to invest in India
We assessed the business plan of a convergent service provider. The project reviewed the key assumptions used in the business plan and provided the client with an indicative valuation of the business. We drew on our international expertise and experience in assessing the opportunity of the data centre business, and our analysis helped the client in understanding the business and key drivers of the business
Due diligence for stock exchange regulation
Stock exchange Production of valuation certificate for an Asian wireless local loop operator. Working with a investment bank, we produced a comprehensive discounted cash flow model and filed our assumptions and opinion with the exchange authorities
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Project focus Client What we achieved
Due diligence for investment Private equity firm We supported a private equity group in a high-level review of the business model for a South Asian CDMA WLL operator. The operator was competing in a rapidly growing mobile market and was focusing on delivering fixed services. The review highlighted the opportunities and risks to the business
Due diligence for investment Venture capital company
We supported a venture capital company in undertaking a high-level commercial due diligence of a South Asian WLL and national long-distance operator. Our project assessed the development of the market with a particular focus on the role of WLL-based versus GSM-based mobility. We also assessed the regulatory environment to evaluate the mobility options that the WLL licence provided. Based on the results of our project, the client entered into a more detailed due diligence exercise
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Project focus Client What we achieved
Due diligence for acquisition Investment bank We developed a business plan for the valuation of a mobile operator in a Baltic state on the behalf of a Western Europe investment bank. Our cash flow model helped to inform our client’s decision on the acquisition of the target. Our work was praised for its consistency and timely delivery
Due diligence for acquisition Fixed operator We helped a Nigerian fixed operator to acquire a fixed and mobile licence by bidding for an operator in sub-Saharan Africa. We co-ordinated inputs from in-house experts and developed a common, but detailed, view on the market, company revenues, and costs of services over the full length of the licence (15 years) owned by the target. Our client used our model to inform its valuation of the target and develop the best possible strategy for the company in preliminary negotiations with a potential bidding partner with strategic interests
Due diligence for financing Financial institution On behalf of the leading arranger of a large debt facility, we carried out a due diligence of a new mobile entrant in the Middle East. In addition to reviewing in detail the market context and the company’s operations, we carried out a thorough due diligence of the company’s business plans, developed a revised banking case and conducted sensitivity analysis. We presented our findings to a panel of more than 70 bankers during the loan syndication phase of the transaction and provided support in answering questions from potential financiers. We also presented our findings to a credit agency responsible for guaranteeing vendor financing. Our client succeeded in raising the debt funding it required
Due diligence for financing Mobile operator Due diligence assignment on an African mobile operator as part of a refinancing process. We undertook a detailed review of the company’s business plan, examining the evolution of both revenues and costs, and involved on-site visit. Our work highlighted some key risks at a critical time in the evolution of the competitive environment and quantified additional upsides. We developed a revised investment case for our client, which used our report to support its investment decision
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Project focus Client What we achieved
Due diligence for financing Consortium of banks We acted as market consultant of the lenders and global co-ordinators to the re-financing of a Turkish mobile operator. We assessed the operator’s revised business plan, reviewing the main assumptions and expressed our overall opinion of the plan. Subsequently, we supported the lenders in considering the implications for a lenders’ base case and associated sensitivities
Due diligence for acquisition Mobile operator We supported an operator in its bid for a minority stake in a South-East Asian mobile operator. This involved management meetings and site visits. We performed a detailed analysis of the market and the target company preparing a full technical and commercial due diligence report. We developed a detailed business model that was used to support the client's financial advisers in the valuation process
Due diligence for merger Consortium of banks We carried out a due diligence on the merger of two mobile operators, with a transaction value in excess of USD1 billion. We reviewed the business plan, interviewed the senior management and recommended a number of modifications to the plan. We also supported the lenders during the development of the lenders' case and facilitated key financing meetings between the company, its shareholders and the lenders
Due diligence for financing Consortium of banks Due diligence on an Eastern European mobile operator for a consortium of North American and European lenders in support of a transaction in excess of USD100 million. We undertook a detailed assessment of the operator's marketing strategy, network technology, business plan and management team. Our work led to several major revisions being made to the operator's business model and financing structure
Due diligence for acquisition Investment bank We undertook a due diligence of a Scandinavian CDMA 450 operator, on behalf of an investment bank. Our work included an assessment of the company’s strategy, marketing plan, operations strategy and business model (revenue and cost projections). The results of the study were used by our client to develop the financial projections for its lenders case
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Project focus Client What we achieved
Due diligence for acquisition Investment bank We performed a market and technical due diligence of both the fixed and mobile operations of a European operator, conducting interviews with the management team and undertaking physical network inspections. We reviewed the business plan assumptions on revenues, direct costs, operating expenditure and capital expenditure in light of the company’s current position and expected commercial and regulatory developments in the telecoms sector
Due diligence for financing Investment bank Support to an investment bank in the financing of an African mobile operator for its initial launch. We carried out a due diligence of the plan and of the overall strategy of the operator. We also prepared a business plan which was benchmarked against other plans
Due diligence for acquisition Investment bank Due diligence of an international mobile operator with several operations in Western Africa. For each operation, we reviewed the market, regulatory and technical background, and examined benchmarks of similar operations in comparable countries to provide an opinion on the reasonableness of the business plans under review for each market
Due diligence for financing Commercial bank A due diligence in support of a syndicated loan transaction of a mobile operator in the Middle East. We reviewed the company's plans for network expansion and developed a view on the market to assess the potential demand for advanced mobile services in the country, taking into account technology, customer preference and economic conditions
Due diligence for financing Investment bank and government export credit group
Due diligence for a multi-billion-dollar financing. We assessed the potential demand for mobile services, taking into account subscriber affordability, technology deployment, the prevailing regulatory environment and in-country economic conditions. We reviewed planned network deployment costs to assess whether the plan had allocated sufficient capital for investments, and the capacity and quality of the network. We reviewed the key business processes to ensure that they supported the planned business strategy. From this analysis we identified the key risks to the plan and quantified the impact of these risks
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Project focus Client What we achieved
Mobile tower business Infrastructure company
For a French highway company, we analysed its business of renting sites and towers to telecoms operators, and recommended a new tariff policy. The project also advised on the negotiation of existing contracts with mobile operators
Mobile tower business: commercial due diligence
Private equity firm We supported a private equity buyer in developing a bid for a spin-off of a diverse business consisting of broadcasting/mobile towers and media services. The project involved building a detailed independent business model which required an understanding of the key changes in the market including DTT switch-over, evolution of requirements for mobile towers. Based on our business model, our client developed a valuation for the business
Mobile tower business: commercial due diligence
Consortium of investors
We assisted investors in evaluating a mobile tower business in Europe. Following our initial development of market and financial models, we were retained to value a specific acquisition opportunity in southern Europe and to support negotiations during the formation of a bidding consortium. Our staff worked on site with the client's staff to maximise flexibility and speed of response
Technical due diligence of tower company
Private equity firm We provided an independent view of the vendor’s capability to deliver its stated business plan. This involved reviewing the physical assets, people and processes, as well as the forecast capex and opex needed to support the business
Due diligence mobile sites Investment bank We undertook a review of the business plan, market conditions and potential of a UK mobile site provider
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Project focus Client What we achieved
Cell site acquisition Private equity firm We conducted a focused review of a cell site acquisition company’s business plan. The review placed particular emphasis on the key uncertainties in the plan and served to confirm the business plan’s assumptions
Mobile infrastructure market review Private equity firm We provided a high-level review of the market opportunity for mobile infrastructure provision in a number of European markets. The size of the market opportunity was assessed, and the revenue model associated with the infrastructure provider opportunity explored
Assessment of investment opportunities in mobile infrastructure
Investment bank We analysed the conditions for investment in mobile communications infrastructure in an East Asian country. This information was then extrapolated to the country in question. The client was then able to advise potential investors on opportunities for investment
Mobile network outsourcing Equipment investor We conducted a focused review of the requirements for mobile network outsourcing in Europe. The review placed particular emphasis upon the capabilities that would be required to ensure that the outsourcing services business would prove credible in the marketplace
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Project focus Client What we achieved
Internal due diligence Network operator Cable & Wireless (C&W) UK wished to invest in a next-generation network, and required an internal business case to be developed for approval by the C&W Board. We conducted an independent technical due diligence on the internally developed investment case and ratified the high-level NGN architecture and technology roadmap and migration plan. The C&W Board approved the GBP200 million investment in C&W’s NGN
Due diligence for acquisition Fixed operator We undertook the market and technical due diligence of the fixed and mobile networks of the Nigerian incumbent Nitel on behalf of a large network operator. Indications of the expected value of the sale were in excess of USD1 billion. Based on our identification of significant technical and operational risks, our client decided not to invest in Nitel, and has since invested in an alternative operator
Due diligence for financing Consortium of investment banks
For a consortium of European investment banks, we reviewed the strategy and business plan of a fibre-based carriers’ carrier. We examined the company’s strategy, interviewed key management, and reviewed the planned revenues and costs. The final report formed an important input to the consortium’s financing decision
Due diligence for acquisition Investment bank A due diligence investigation of a WLL and DSL operator in Germany. The project assessed the market opportunity for the company in voice, Internet and leased line services, in the context of the competitive environment faced by the company in its target regions. We delivered an analysis of the major issues in the company's business plan and prepared a revised base case plan
Due diligence for acquisition Private equity fund specialising in emerging markets
Due diligence on the incumbent fixed and mobile operator in a South Asian country. The work included a detailed assessment of the market environment, including competitor interviews, a technical assessment of the network and an in-depth appraisal of the company’s business plans
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Due diligence for acquisition Private equity fund We supported Babcock & Brown Capital Management in their successful acquisition of eircom. During this process, we performed a market and technical due diligence of both the fixed and mobile operations, conducting interviews with the management team and undertaking physical network inspections. We reviewed the business plan assumptions on revenues, direct costs, operating expenditure and capital expenditure in light of the company's current position and expected commercial and regulatory developments in the Irish telecoms sector
Due diligence for financing Consortium of investment banks
Due diligence on a fixed operator in Central and Eastern Europe as a part of a EUR350 million debt refinancing. This involved an assessment of the market including size, growth opportunities, regulation and competition, as well as an investigation into the costs allocated in the plan and whether these were sufficient
Due diligence for financing Financial institution We supported a financial institution in evaluating the funding application by a recently established fixed wireless access (FWA) operator in Nigeria and its future business potential. We evaluated the radio, transmission and core networks and associated performance, and then developed a five-year expansion plan, delivering both capacity and coverage enhancement requirements. We also created a five-year technical roll-out plan based on current traffic analysis and projected growth, and a five-year investment plan. Our work resulted in approved funding for the operator
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