Expertise

SINTRA has carried out assignments in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, Continental Europe, Latin America, Middle East, United Kingdom and the United States Multi-lingual consultants are available who speak fluent French, Spanish, and Portuguese SINTRA Consulting specializes in consulting services on telecom business and regulatory issues.

Areas of specialization

Valution of companies, fixed assets and rights of way. Regulatory issues for telco’s and for regulatory bodies on such matters as sector reform, liberalization, licensing, procedures for public consultation and complaints, in mobile, internet, value added and fixed services.

Appraisal of Fixed Assets – International Submarine Cable Operator. Inventory and appraisal of fixed assets and leasehold improvements for a client evaluating the possible acquisition from bankruptcy proceedings of a major broadband operator. Assets included network synchronization, AC and DC power distribution, UPS, ATS, 1.5MW generator, transformers and fiber distribution panels.

Brazilian New Entrant Long Distance Operator – Head count analysis by benchmarking the company’s main functional areas against peer operators in Latin America and Europe and recommended efficiency improvements in certain areas amounting to a 10% reduction overall. Identified the main drivers for improving efficiency.

ICASA (South African Regulator) – SINTRA Consulting was a member of the winning consortium selected by ICASA to advise them on the selection of the Second National Fixed Line Operator. SINTRA was responsible for regulatory and valuation aspects of the engagement. SINTRA reviewed all applicants submissions and evaluated their value as viable licensees.

Major Utility – Rights of Way Appraisal – Valued the Rights of Way for an equity position in a carrier’s carrier Fiber Optic Network joint venture. Appraised Rights of Way easements in the light of four methods commonly used for valuing rights of way. Identified values in markets outside Venezuela and derived a method for translating them to the Venezuela market taking into account size, competitiveness and timing. Developed a negotiation strategy for increasing client’s stake in the JV proposed. Evaluated the potential JV partner and suggested other possible partners.

Assessment of the Fixed Asset Recording and management for a new entrant local telephone company in Brazil – Analyzed the existing fixed asset recording procedures and processes and made recommendations for improvements.