dyonis consult corporate profile

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finance and infrastructure

DYONIS CONSULT

AN OVERVIEW

1. Corporate Profile

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finance and infrastructure

Who we are:

DYONIS CONSULT

An independent infrastructure and financial advisory firm with principal office in Ghana. Affiliated to Synergy Consulting Inc. of USA & India. 100% Ghanaian owned.

Focused on Energy, Public Private Partnership (PPP) and Capital Project and Infrastructure sectors.

Deploys broad market knowledge, transaction and structuring expertise to execute complex domestic, international and cross-border transactions

Reliable Management Team and committed Professionals noted for high work standards and innovative tailor made solutions.

Leading energy and infrastructure sector advisor in Africa

Outstanding Public Private Partnership advisory records

Proven track record of securing financeand completing transactions in Africa.


Our Approach


Dedicated to Best Practice without potential conflicts of interest inherent to large scale investment.

International presence that enables seamless delivery of cross-border services Top notch professionals with experience and contacts. Has project expertise in developed and developing countries.

Committed to solving challenging problems and developing unique solutions for clientsManned by African experts with experience obtained through working within and outside Africa with deep knowledge, understanding and empathy for the continent, and with the passion to provide solutions specific to the problems faced by the continent

Focused on energy, infrastructure, resource management and telecom.

INDEPENDENT

INDUSTRY FOCUSED

INTERNATIONAL

EXPERIENCED

INNOVATION

AFRICA EXPERTISE

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PRINCIPAL SERVICES


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At Dyonis Consult, we understand the big picture. We have experience in managing the entire transaction process. We build financial models that are intuitive and practical and presented in a format which meets the requirements of all stakeholders.

Through the preparation of robust financial models for complex projects, we facilitate better communication between banks and project developers by ensuring financial models are purpose-built for the transaction and meet the requirements of all stakeholders.

We have vast experience in preparing professional Business Plans and Feasibility Studies in various fields, using the best experts, including performing detailed market research, and identifying the relevant business strategy.

Further, we provide financial solutions to various sectors such as power, water, agriculture, oil and gas, telecom, transportation, health, minerals and more.

AN OVERVIEW

5. Corporate ProfileDYONIS CONSULT

This Advisory Service focuses on Energy Market Prices, Supply/Demand Fundamentals and Regulatory and Policy Developments. The services include:

Facilitation of project initiation, project preparation, strategy development and decision-making. Provision of comprehensive energy landscape intelligence. Tracking and interpreting key policies and market developments.

Forecasting regional power markets.

ENERGY CONSULTING:

PRINCIPAL SERVICES


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TRACK RECORD IN THE ENERGY INDUSTRY

KEY ENERGY PROJECTS


Project preparation andEconomic Consultant indeveloping the pricingmethodology

Atuabo Gas Project

Achieved financial andcommercial close forthe Constructionfinancing, with IFC anda consortium of othercommercial lenders

Takoradi 2 ThermalPower Plant Expansion

CENIT Power PlantProject

Prepared financial modelto derive tariff for 126 MWThermal Power Plantowned by CENIT EnergyLimited with SSNIT asmajority shareholder.

Improved the bankability of thePower Purchase Agreement (PPA)between ECG and CENPOWERLTD for a 330 MW KponePower Plant Project as well asassisted the project sponsors toachieve financial and commercialclose.

CENPOWER Power Project

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) hold great promise for improving public services in emerging markets. However, charting the political waters, balancing the needs of governments, consumers, investors and lenders; making transactions transparent and sustainable can be a challenge, which requires technical and commercial adroitness to bring the transaction to commercial and financial closure. Dyonis Consult has garnered considerable experience in PPP transactions and has played the role of transaction advisor to Governments, Project Sponsors and Lenders.

As PPP Transaction Advisor, Dyonis Consult's work typically involves: Analyzing the project's fundamentals;

Reviewing PPP options and recommending a transaction structure;

Providing financial modeling of the PPP project;

Promoting the project to investors and getting their feedback;

Preparing the PPP contract and tender procedures; and

Assisting in evaluation of tenders and selection of the winner

PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ADVISORY SERVICES



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PPP TRACK RECORD


KEY PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT

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Assisted the GovernmentTeam to achieve financialand commercial close forConstruction financing.

Desalination WaterTreatment Plant

Asutuare WaterTreatment Plant

Involving in projectinitiation, projectstructuring andnegotiation of theConcession Agreements.

Led in the design of theGhana PPP Programmein collaboration with the World Bank and the DFID, UK and Ministryof Finance.

Ghana Public PrivatePartnership (PPPs)

Programme

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

REPUBLIC OF GHANA

National PPP Policy

Led the GoG team toprepare the National PPPPolicy which was approvedby Cabinet

We offer a range of services, advising both Government and the Private Sector on infrastructure projects, including Public Private Partnerships.For Government projects, we act as Transaction Advisors, taking a project from identification, initiation, preparation of project concept notes, and preparation of feasibility studies through to procurement. For Private Sector jobs, we assist bidders in responding to Government tenders, by acting as Financial Advisors. Our services include provision of Financial Advice, Financial Modelling and Economic Valuation and when required, assist in raising finance. Key Service Offerings:

Feasibility Study Procurement Negotiations Project Financing General Financial Advisory Project Overview and Viability Market Analysis Technical Analysis Business Model & Strategy

CAPITAL PROJECT AND INFRASTRUCTURE.


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CAPITAL PROJECT AND INFRASTRUCTURE TRACK RECORD

KEY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS


Assisted in coordinating theefforts of the Government negotiating team with regardto commercial, financial andeconomic inputs into theTakoradi Gas SalesAgreement.

West African Gas PipelineProject

Assisted the beneficiaryMDAs to carry outupstream investmentappraisal work especiallyon the Atuobo GasInfrastructure Project andother selected projects(harbours, railways,roads etc.)

US$ 1.0 billion ChinaDevelopment Bank

Facility

The discipline of financial modelling takes into account, diverse business activities and simplifies these into granular components, providing insights into the key drivers affecting strategic decision-making.We deliver tailored Financial Analysis Tool that enables easy to understand what if scenarios in terms of the impact on the integrated forecast balance sheet, income statement, cash flow and ratio analysis. The tool is developed specifically for business, project and/or related financial decision. By creating dynamic predictive financial models to meet specific needs, Business Decision Makers are able to base decisions on robust financial analysis.

Key Service Offerings:

Bespoke Financial Models Independent Technical Reviews Financial Models as part of other advisory assignments Regulatory Tariff Modelling

FINANCIAL MODELING

CORPORATE FINANCE ADVISORY SERVICES


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FUND ADVISORY SERVICESThere has been an investment paradigm shift on a global scale. Institutional investors are beginning to diversify away from traditional asset classes to alternative asset classes. Infrastructure is one such asset class that is attracting significant interest. To take advantage of this phenomenon, Dyonis Consult plays the role of the International Fund Manager's Africa Representative to source, screen, evaluate and where appropriate, submit various proposed projects for inclusion in the Fund Managers' portfolio.

Dyonis Consult has built considerable experience over the years and has established credible working relationships with a number of major donor agencies, NGOs, CBOs and FBOs globally. We are able to provide transparent, reliable and accountable project as well as a Donor Fund and Grant Management Service.

Key service offerings:

Donor Fund Advisory Services Infrastructure Shared Services into Africa Alternative Renewable Energy Funding & Project Monitoring

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OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM


DIRECTORS PROFILE

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James DemitrusE x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o [email protected]

James Demitrus is the Executive Director and Co-founder of Dyonis Consult Limited. He is a Financial Economist and a Chartered Accountant by profession. He is responsible for the overall direction of Dyonis Consult. His vision is to enhance infrastructure finance and development in Ghana and across Sub Saharan Africa.

James Demitrus consulted for the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Ghana, from 2007 to 2014. He was the Head of Project and Financial Analysis Unit whilst at the Ministry Finance and Economic Planning. Mr. Demitrus provided PPP Advisory Services and worked on upstream investment project appraisal.

James Demitrus worked as Project, Financial and Economic Analyst with the Volta River Authority, Ghana, for over 15 years. Mr. Demitrus has over 25 years' experience in the oil & gas; project & corporate finance; infrastructure and energy industries.


He has impeccable skills and experience in the areas of Structuring and Procuring Public-Private Partnerships deals; Negotiating Power Purchase and Gas Sales Agreement; Financial Modeling of Power Plants; Financial Forecasting; Economic and Financial Analysis; Investment/Project Appraisal'; Tariff/Price Setting in the Energy Sector; Designing Security Package in Mitigating Project Risks and Preparation of Business Plans.

Some of Mr. Demitrus' recent assignments includes:

Leading the Government of Ghana Team from the Ministry of Finance to achieve financial / commercial close for Construction Financing, with IFC and a consortium of other commercial potential lenders for the Takoradi 2 Thermal Power Plant Expansion and the West African Gas Pipeline Project Improved on the bankability of the CENPOWER Thermal Power Plant Project to achieve financial and commercial close. Developed financial model for CENIT Power Plant and Volta River Authority (VRA) Takoradi T4 Project. Assisting Ghana Gas Company in project preparation and also acted as Economic Consultant in developing the pricing methodology for the Atuabo Gas Project. Lead in the preparation and approval of the National Public and Private Partnership (PPPs) Policy.


Samuel Kow AnsahD i r e c t o [email protected]

Samuel Kow Ansah is an engineer by profession with over twenty four years achievement in the power sector. Mr. Ansah has vast experience in plant management; operation and maintenance of thermal power plant and energy rated organization. His experience covers engineering, procurement, construction and the commissioning of thermal power plants; protection and control of high voltage electrical systems and control and instrumentation of power systems.

He served as Managing Director as well as Chief Operating Officer of Genser Energy Ghana limited. Samuel also worked as Project Manager, Electrical and Instrumentation of McDonnell, USA. He was also Operation Manager for the Takoradi Thermal Power Plant Complex owned by Volta River Authority (VRA).


Matthew AyikuD i r e c t o [email protected]

Matthew Ayiku is a Director of Dyonis Consult. He is highly astute, energetic, insightful, and team spirited finance manager with a strong work ethic and proven ability to achieve and exceed all business-development and revenue-generation goals in high-pressure environments.

Matthew comes to Dyonis consult with a proven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through the evaluation of financial management systems, and the implementation of process improvement strategies. However he is extensively experienced and goal-oriented finance professional with a demonstrated track record of leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports to summarize, and forecast financial position.

Matthew Ayiku worked as Regional Finance Officer from 2004-2007 with UNDP- AMSCO West Africa; African Management Services Company (AMSCO) is an IFC/UNDP funded project aimed at, assisting to build management capacity and enhancing their international competitiveness.


He was responsible for the preparation of monthly financial reports for region, and oversaw the management of the region's accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger and monthly cash, annual budgets preparation and maintained records of clients' and expatriate managers.Matthew's achievement at UNDP- AMSCO West Africa; includes consolidated accounts of Anglophone, and Nigeria regions after merger. Designed, and implemented a financial and accounting system for efficient and effective business operations in the regional office in Ghana.

Matthew served as a General Manager for West Coast Explosives Ltd from 2000-2002; He foresaw the winding up of the Company's operation in Ghana and prepared the terminal financial statements, and handled all activities leading to deregistration of the Company. Represented the interest of Bulk Mining Explosives in Ghana after winding up of operations until January 2004.

His objective is to raise adequate capital for the smooth rollout of Dyonis Consult and to ensure optimal correlation between operation and financial performance. Matthew Ayiku holds Executive MBA in Finance from the University of Ghana.


Emmanuel Tawiah BonneyD i r e c t o r [email protected]

Emmanuel Tawiah Bonney is the Business Development Manager of Dyonis Consult. He is a Financial Analyst and Business Strategist by profession. A creative and inventive thinker, who craves a challenge and not afraid to work outside his comfort zone. He is a motivated team player who consistently aims to push revenue expectations and exceed goals.

He possesses superb communication skills and has the capability to build up rapport easily, open up clients, find out exactly what they need, and then present them with a wide range of services and solutions. He is Pragmatic and results orientated, with a focus on bottom line results. His competencies includes Business Acumen, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving/Analyses, Financial Management, Customer/Client Focus, Communication Proficiency and Time Management.

Emmanuel Tawiah Bonney comes to Dyonis with a track record of achieving and exceeding the standards of performance set out for any challenging projects. He served as an Assistant District Statistician at Ghana Revenue Authority and was responsible for


keeping accurate track of Pay As You Earn (PAYE), raising assessment for taxpayers, assist District Statistician in reporting and calculating tax position of taxpayers.

Emmanuel's achievement at GRA includes the introduction of spreadsheet application to reconcile PAYE paid by taxpayers and the grouping of taxpayers according to sectors and their tax position using the excel spreadsheet.

Emmanuel worked with Generational Achievers, GHANA as a Strategist from 2010-2011. His duties were planning and monitoring project and programmes of the organization and planning forecast for the organization; Save the Little Heart Campaign was one of his achievement at Generational Achievers, Ghana and Ghana Heart Foundation in 2011; where funds were solicited across Ghana to perform heart surgery for hole in heart Children.

Emmanuel Tawiah Bonney possess over five years thorough knowledge of the energy, infrastructure finance and the public private partnership industry in Ghana and across the sub Saharan Africa.


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CONTACT DETAILS

Post Office Box MP 1451 Mamprobi, Accra-Ghana +233 244 608 651, +233 209 461 246

Email:[email protected]; [email protected]

Website: www.dyonisconsult.com.gh

OFFICE LOCATIONTrust TowersNo5 Farrar Avenue, Asylum DownAccra, Ghana


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