Gugulethu MGUNI

Accomplished M&A Specialist with a demonstrated history of driving successful outcomes in both sell-side and buy-side advisory roles. Proficient in overseeing the entire spectrum of M&A advisory services, from initiating deals to their successful completion. Renowned for my strong analytical acumen and expertise in crafting intricate financial models to bolster even the most intricate businesses across diverse industries.

While I possess extensive experience spanning a broad range of sectors, my core areas of expertise are firmly rooted in Healthcare and Logistics. My career is underscored by a wealth of accomplishments in executing Financial Due Diligence and Valuation projects, further solidifying my credentials as a trusted professional in the field.

2018 – present

FTI Consulting Senior Manager/ Associate Director The following are M&A projects I have been involved in:

Project Marathon - Transaction advisors to the founding shareholders of a logistics company for the disposal of a majority equity stake to a Private Equity Consortium Project Fast Track - Acquisition mandate for multiple targets in the Information Technology sector on behalf of a JSEListed entity Project Alchemy - Provided M&A assistance to the FTI London Financial Restructuring team in the financial restructuring of a JSE listed company Project Play - Provided M&A assistance to the BRP in the business rescue of a JSE listed Gaming and Leisure business Project Musk - Transaction Advisors to the shareholder, for the disposal of a minority equity stake in a drone company Project Image - Acquisition mandate for multiple targets in the healthcare industry on behalf of a JSE listed entity Project Inkunzi – Transaction advisors to the shareholders of a construction company for the disposal of a majority equity stake I was involved in numerous Financial Due Diligence and Valuations mandates in FTI Consulting

 2016 – 2018

KPMG Deal Advisory Manager The following are M&A projects I have been involved in:

Project Iris - M&A advisor in the disposal of a bank in Kenya Project Diesel – M&A advisor in the disposal of two copper nickel mines in Botswana Project Spring – M&A advisor in the disposal of a water bottling company in Zambia Project Apparel - Provided M&A assistance to the BRP in the business rescue of a retail company.

I was involved in numerous Financial Due Diligence and Valuations mandates during my time at KPMG

2013 - 2016

KPMG Inc Audit Trainee Commenced professional career with KPMG in 2013 in the Johannesburg. During this time, audited clients across Manufacturing, ICT, Automotive, FMCG, and Construction sectors. After completion of articles, went on a 6 month secondment in 1 the USA were I audited Healthcare clients listed in the New York stock exchange throughout the USA namely, Atlanta, Memphis, Nashville and Cincinnati.

Bachelor of Accounting - Rhodes University 

Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting - Rhodes University