Personnel

Ironbark was founded in 2002 by its Managing Director, Andrew McBeath.

Andrew has over 20 years experience in the Australian financial markets, including over 15 years in investment banking.

This extensive experience allows him to provide Ironbark clients with an intimate knowledge of the private and public mergers, acquisitions and divestments markets.

Prior to establishing Ironbark, Andrew's previous roles included:

• Senior Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions, Deutsche Bank (Australia).
• Vice President and Head of Mergers & Acquisitions Execution, Deutsche Bank (Hong Kong).
• Associate Director, Equity Capital Markets, Deutsche Bank (Australia).

During this time, Andrew has advised on corporate finance engagements across a wide range of industries with an agregate value of over A$9 billion, including advising on:

• Acquisitions - over 20 acquisitions with an aggregate value of over A$ 4 billion.
• Divestments - over 15 divestments with an aggregate value of over A$ 1 billion.
• Capital Raisings - over 5 capital raisings with an aggregate value of over A$ 4 billion.

Andrew holds a Master of Business Administration (UWA), a Bachelor of Commerce (UNSW), and is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA Australia) and a registered Business Broker (REINSW).