S.M. Mehta & Associates is a chartered accountancy firm in Mumbai, India that provides advisory services in audit, taxation, investment banking, and business consulting. The firm was established by Samir M. Mehta to bring together a team of professionals with experience in investment banking, corporate finance, and business advisory. The firm aims to be a preferred advisor for its clients by offering independent and unbiased advice to help clients achieve their financial goals while maintaining high standards of integrity. It provides a range of services including audit and assurance, taxation, corporate finance, and investment banking.

1. Samir M. Mehta (B.Com, F.C.A. )
S. M. MEHTA & ASSOCIATES
Chartered Accountants
Shop No.129, Xth Central Mall, Near D’mart, Opp. Axis Bank,
Mahavir Nagar, Kandivali (West), Mumbai - 400 067.
E-mail : samirmehta1985@gmail.com
Mob.: 93230 38520 / 7498409870 / 022-65555390

2. S.M.Mehta & Associates is a chartered accountancy firm focused towards
Providing high quality corporate Adversary Services . We professional provide
advisory in the field of Audit, Taxation, Investment Banking & Business
Consulting to various top business houses across India.
The firm was established by a first generation professional entrepreneur with
key experience in Investment banking and project consulting / business
advisory. His aim was to bring in a team of professionals having experience
across Investment Banking, Corporate Finance giving varied experience
amongst the team members. The expertise of this team lies in their extensive
network of clients, investors and associates built up over the past decade.
We help companies leverage our relationships with the Banks/Financial
Institutions/Private Equity Investors.
We aspire to be a preferred chartered accountancy firm by consistently
focusing on long term client needs by offering our clients independent, trusted
and unbiased advice to help them achieve their financial goals while adhering
to the highest standards of integrity.
The firm endeavors to stimulate the profitable growth of every client by
providing the highest quality investment banking services to create an
environment that leads to long term, mutually rewarding relationships. It
strives to achieve this lasting relationship by fulfilling each client's
requirement with the collaborative expertise of qualified professionals.
The firm combines in-depth knowledge with the strength of our innovative
services to provide end-to-end solutions for corporate and institutional clients
under one roof.
ABOUT
S.M. MEHTA & ASSOCIATES
OUR VISION
OUR APPROACH

3. He is a fellow member of ICAI and co-founded Group. He has wide the firm
experience of more than a decade in corporate finance and investment
banking division. He is managing, controlling and supervising a substantial
part of corporate finance and investment banking division.
She is MBA Finance ......She is responsible for the formation and spearheading
of a dedicated team of professionals for identifying opportunities and
developing the marketing strategy for investment banking product offering.
She also undertakes research for identifying undervalued stocks in order to
provide value investing for our PMS clients.
Assurance service provides clients objective assurance in financial reporting
and assists management to understand and manage business risks. The firm's
experienced professionals analyze the events behind the numbers, provide
insight into the organization and make meaningful recommendations for
improvement of business processes and compliances. The firm offers various
services tailored to client industry including:
Ÿ IFRS / US GAAP reviews
Ÿ Risk Assurance
Ÿ Due Diligence
Ÿ Management Reviews
Ÿ Statutory Audits
The tax practice is developed around the needs of the clients, who are always
looking for high quality advice and services both locally and internationally.
The firm international reach, experiences and in-house research, enables to
deliver an integrated and seamless service on a broad range of inbound and
outbound tax matters, thus managing global tax risks. Tax savings solutions
offered are aligned with overall business objectives. Services include:
SAMIR MEHTA, Managing Partner
SNEHA MEHTA, Managing Partner
AUDIT & REVIEW
SERVICES
MANAGEMENT
TAXATION

4. Inbound and Outbound Investment : Entity structuring to maximize tax
efficiencies, identifying need based jurisdiction structures for investment in
specific jurisdiction, advises on entry strategies, evolving optimal ownership
structures such as International Holding Company, Treaty analysis, etc.
Ÿ Transfer Pricing : advises on appropriate Transfer Pricing Policy,
regulatory compliances and assessments.
Ÿ Compliance : Preparation of submissions and making representation
before fiscal authorities, Issuance of remittance Certificates, obtaining
Permanent Account Number, filing of returns etc.
CORPORATE FINANCE
The firm strong ties to capital sources and investor networks, in-depth deal
structuring skills and experience in managing transactions from origination
to successful completion makes us one of the best in the business.
Our creative and research-driven approach enables our professionals to
offer the best value added advice and solutions in today's rapidly changing
market place. Our team will assess your specific situation and tailor
solutions that work solely for you. The firm team of experienced corporate
finance professionals offers the full range of services
WORKING CAPITAL
The firm specializes in arranging finance for your Working Capital needs by
setting up facilities with various Banks and Institutions. This includes Fund
Based limits like Cash Credits against your stocks and book debts and also
Non-Fund Based limits like L/c's and Bank Guarantees at very attractive
rates of interest and most competitive terms. The scope of arranging such
limits extends from preparation of the CMA till the final sanction of limits.
These limits can be arranged in the form of a Consortium arrangement and /
or Multiple Banking arrangement.
TERM LOANS
Capital purchases require large outlays and involve long gestation periods.
The firm works with you to raise term loans for acquisition of Fixed Assets
like Land, Building, Planet, Machinery, Furniture and Fixtures.

5. For your expansion plans, we assist you in raising finances for the same as per your
requirements and also structure the same very flexibly to suit your cash flows and
gestation periods.
FOREIGN CURRENCY LOANS
Replace your existing high cost Rupee Debt, or raise additional funding at very
competitive LIBOR based rates in the form of External Commercial Borrowings
(ECBs) and FCNR (B) Loans arranged by with varying maturity periods The firm
with suitable and flexible structuring options for moratorium periods and
repayment of the same.
Further, the loans can be structured at Fixed or Floating rates of interest to suit your
requirements.
CORPORATE LOANS
The firm web of intertwining relationships enables us to source funds from Banks,
Financial Institutions and Corporate Treasuries who have surplus. Secured /
Unsecured loans are arranged from periods ranging from 30 days to 5 years for
various requirements.
These could be used for retiring existing loans, interest arbitrage on current loans,
meeting additional working capital requirements or whatever current needs your
company may have.
The firm relationships and knowledge of the market enables us to raise loans at
short notice and allow you the required flexibility in deployment.
BILLS DISCOUNTING (CLEAN & L/C BACKED)
Financing of credit sales to reputed Companies against their acceptances on Bills of
Exchange (Hundis) is arranged by at very competitive interest rates. This The firm
ensures better receivables management for the Supplier, and more reliable and
timely supplies and hence stronger relationships with the suppliers, for the
Purchaser.
This facility can be set-up both for the Drawer as well as the Drawee. Hundis covered
under Local L/c with periods ranging from 30 - 180 days are discounted through
The firm at very attractive rates of interest.

6. DEBT PLACEMENTS
The firm specializes in private placements of Debentures and Bonds (Secured and
Unsecured) with Banks, Financial Institutions and Mutual Funds.
Debt Instruments of private and public companies, both with and without Credit
Rating from CRISIL, ICRA, CARE, FITCH, are placed by us at the best possible terms.
FACTORING
Step in at and set-up a Factoring line of credit for your receivables from The firm
Blue Chip Companies at extremely competitive bank rates of interest. You will be
benefitted by receiving 80 - 90 % of your invoice value on the same day of raising
your invoices, and the balance at maturity on payment of the invoices by your
customer. The immediate proceeds can be utilized to avail of very attractive cash
discounts from your suppliers thereby enhancing your profitability.
Further, as Bills of Exchange (Hundis) are not required, customers who do not accept
hundis can be factored.
Export Bills on D/A basis are also factored through our tie-ups. The proceeds
released to you are entirely without recourse to you, in event of a default by the
overseas Buyer, thereby making it a preferred product to post shipment finance
provided by the Banks as the rates of interest are the same.
INTER - CORPORATE DEPOSITS
To meet your short term funding requirements or for purpose of interest arbitrage
with your existing borrowings, Inter Corporate Deposits are mobilized by The firm.
The firm provides its services to both companies having surpluses and companies
requiring funds. The period of deposit generally varies from 30 to 180 days.
ACQUISITION FINANCING
For purpose of buying / acquiring stakes in other business assists and The firm
partners with corporates to raise capital through structured financial products
including mezzanine debt financing and placing convertible instruments with
investors for acquisitions in India and overseas.
The firm has a wide network of relationships with investors globally apart from
strong relationships with lending banks for acquisition financing and brings to
these transactions innovative structuring to assist in quick closure of deals at
competitive terms.

7. FINANCIAL & BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING, TURNAROUNDS AND SPECIAL
SITUATIONS FUNDING:
The distressed debt market in India is presenting ARCs, banks and funds with new
opportunities and challenges. Corporates with financial turnaround objectives are
exploring ways to structure their capital and resolve debt overhang with innovative
structures to improve valuations for stakeholders.
The firm assists these corporates in working out a comprehensive restructuring and
revival plan which includes working out strategies to unlock value out of assets or
business and/or financial restructuring of liabilities.
We leverage on the wide network of investors which has access to and assist The firm
corporates to raise funds for implementing turnaround strategies and financial
restructuring of liabilities.
Special situations include leveraged buyouts of companies in distress, syndicating
equity or convertibles instruments in high yield situations and other opportunities.
We also work with banks and investors in India and abroad who are looking at
aggressively selling as well as buying NPA portfolios.
STRUCTURED FINANCE / SECURITISATION
The firm specializes in arranging structured finance for companies in the form of:
§ Asset Backed Securitisation.
§ Escrowing of Future Sales Receivables.
§ Securitisation of Lease Rentals of Premises.
This allows clients to pre-pone receipt of future revenue streams, boosting cash flow
and providing a lump sum payment at once. It improves their credit rating by a
couple of grades due to the mechanics of Securitization process. Further, their
interest costs are lowered considerably.
STRATEGIC ADVISORY SERVICES
Companies in high growth markets often need to understand their market space and
answer critical business/industry related questions which impact their own growth
prospects. Given our focused industry expertise and extensive research in these
industries on a global level, executives and business owners often approach us to
address a number of key strategic questions relating to their business.

8. While we leverage our research to help companies answer such questions, we
typically follow such advisory assignments with investment banking engagements,
which lead to implementation of the strategy.
The areas we focus on for strategic advisory assignments include
§ Entry Strategy into new geographies/services.
§ Exit Strategy from certain businesses/Corporate Restructuring.
§ Offshoring Strategies for end customers/Onshore vendors.
§ Helping companies form Strategic Business Alliances.
§ Assess capital structure alternatives that create flexibility for executing on
INVESTMENT BANKING
Our consistently acclaimed investment banking division provides independent,
client-focused, and value-added advice to corporations, entrepreneurs and
institutional investors. Our team of experienced investment bankers offers a full
range of services including capital raising services in public markets, private
placements of equity, mezzanine and convertible debt, mergers and acquisition and
restructuring advisory services.
Our creative and research-driven approach enables our professionals to offer the
best value added advice and solutions in today's rapidly changing market place. Our
strong ties to capital sources and investor networks, in-depth deal structuring skills
and experience in managing transactions from origination to successful completion
makes us one of the best in the business.
Our team will assess your specific situation and tailor solutions that work solely for
you. You get creative thinking, objectivity, flexibility and a willingness to see the
situation through your perspective. In short, you get a partner you can depend on.
PRIVATE EQUITY
We enjoy strong relationships with most Private Equity / Venture Capital Funds.
Shreeji Financial interacts closely with these investors on an ongoing basis and has
deep understanding of their culture, functioning, investment philosophy &
preferences which helps facilitate the most appropriate investor for the company
and deliver the best transaction. This provides us a sound platform to place equity of
unlisted companies as a first step towards a long term fund raising plan.

9. The firm assists in the following to raise the required Funds
§ Preparation of Business and Financial Plans.
§ Preparation of the Information Memorandum.
§ Valuation exercise.
§ Discussions and Negotiations with prospective investors.
§ Due Diligence and Legal formalities.
§ Deal closure and Execution.
PRIVATE INVESTMENT IN PUBLIC EQUITY (PIPE)
At we specialize in providing private placements for public companies. The firm,
These placements can range from mezzanine financing to preferred and common
equity. This flexibility in structure allows us to tailor each financing to an issuer's
specific needs.
AIM LISTING
We have strong expertise and a robust network of International relationships
including NOMADs, Brokers, Law Firms, Reporting Accountants and other
intermediaries for raising capital for growth companies wanting to access
International Markets by doing floatation on the AIM (the London Stock Exchange's
platform for growth companies).
We assume the entire responsibility of preparing the company for the International
floatation as well as complete the entire exercise, in our capacity as Advisors, in close
coordination with other intermediaries.
FCCBs / GDRs / ADRs
We assist our clients, through our vast International tie-ups, in raising funds
through Convertible Debt / Equity / Hybrid instruments in the International
Markets through the issuance of FCCBs (Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds) /
GDRs (Global Depository Receipts) / ADRs (American Depository Receipts) for
funding their expansion projects, working capital, repayment of loans and all their
other capital needs.
We undertake and project manages the entire exercise in our capacity as Advisors, in
close coordination with other intermediaries to list the said securities on London,
Luxembourg, Singapore Stock Exchanges.

10. IPO/ Pre IPO
The firm assists high-growth; unquoted companies raise necessary capital to meet
their growth objectives. We offer end-to-end advisory solutions to companies on
their capitalization / re-capitalization strategies, to help them achieve their growth
targets. After a critical assessment of the company, we convert the promoters /
management thoughts into a fund raising plan through an IPO.
We also assist the company in a round of pre IPO funding, if so required, by placing
their shares with reputed investors and raising capital a few months before their
planned IPO. We assume the entire responsibility of preparing the company for the
initial offering as well as complete the entire exercise, in our capacity as Advisors, in
close coordination with other intermediaries.
MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS & JOINT VENTURES
Silent strategies can turn unexpectedly like chameleons at any stage. In a space of
days, friendly combinations may change to hostile takeovers to poison pills.
Our goal is to ensure that our clients' targets are achieved with the right synergy and
strategy. Based on our understanding of our clients' requirement for growth,
restructuring etc., we initiate and execute Mergers, Acquisitions and Joint Ventures.
The firm provides both buy-side and sell-side advisory services as part of its M&A
advisory offering.
We start with assisting clients on various levels including tackling initial
considerations of researching on M&A and JV opportunities and profiling the right
strategic fit. Following this we initiate discussions, and advise, coach and guide our
clients throughout the entire process.
We provide support during each critical milestone in the closing cycle-including
financial due diligence, valuation, developing a negotiation strategy, legal drafting,
financing and closure. From start to finish, we handle the peripheral and core
processes and thereby help our client and its management to sustain focus on
running the business.
REAL ESTATE
The Indian real estate sector has grown as a result of the rapid growth in the Indian
economy and the change in real estate foreign direct investment norms in 2005. The
firm provides advisory services to Real Estate companies and developers for
providing funding for the company or for particular projects, as the case may be. The
firm strong ties with Financial Institutions/Private Equity Funds and High Net
worth Individuals helps serve the client's funding need in terms of debt and equity.

11. METAL LOGISTICS STEEL PHARMA LIGHTING
EDUCATIONAL BANKING IT AUTOMOBILE INFRA
REAL ESTATE CHEMICALS ELECTRICAL
INSTRUMENTS BEARING
The real estate debt funding could take place from Financial Institutions as well as from
private investors. The firm expertise in structuring deals helps clients meet their
funding requirements through mutually beneficial relationship between the developers
and the investors.
The real estate private equity funding could be provided at any of the following
stages:
§ Land acquisition by a land-bank or a developer.
§ Formations of a Special Purpose Vehicle to undertake the project. The land title may
be transferred to the SPV. The SPV will receive funding from the Private Equity fund.
§ Development of projects such as IT Parks, Commercial space such as retail chains
and multiplexes, hospitality, and Residential property development.
The firm has access to the most of the major real estate funds, operating in India and
internationally
Clientele
We are present in various sectors as follows :-
ELECTRONIC &
MOBILE