
YCP M&A Target Scouting Experts in Asia

Asia offers immense business potential for M&A Target Scouting, promising high returns on investment.
However, navigating regulatory complexities and cultural differences presents significant barriers to entry.
YCP stands out as the premier M&A Target Scouting consultant in Asia, expertly guiding clients through these challenges.

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Navigate and Succeed: Asia M&A Target Scouting at Your Service
YCP specializes in M&A Target Scouting in Asia, leveraging deep market insights to identify prime opportunities for growth.
Our team's expertise spans multiple industries, ensuring precise match-making for clients aiming to expand in Asia.
We streamline the M&A process, focusing on strategic alignments that promise long-term benefits and robust market presence.
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Dominate Asia Through M&A Target Scouting
Increased competition in Asia necessitates innovation
- Statistics show M&A activity in Asia rose by 30% last year, affecting even small businesses dawdling on adopting target scouting consulting services.
- Innovation is key to growth; by integrating bespoke consulting in M&A targets, businesses streamline their tailoring strategies for stronger competitive positions.
Streamlining for multicultural market integration
- Over 70% of Asian markets are multicultural, creating demand for consulting expertise to expertly adapt strategies in M&A target scouting that respects cultural distinctions.
- Respecting market diversity—for example Indonesia's complex cultural demographics—leads to deft placement within new regions, offering smoother, more tailored market entry.
Identifying high-growth markets and adaptable partners
- Asian GDP is projected to grow by 4.5%, underlying opportunities in leveraging target scouting to zone-in on promising market M&A targets that may elude standard due diligence.
- Gearing M&A focus towards these growth spikes ensures strategic acquisitions, not only expanding regional reach but fortifying long-term resilience in dynamic sectors.
Capitalizing on technological and service innovation
- 92% of tech service-matched M&A deals bear higher performance bonuses, exemplifying lucrative realms for specialized consulting in tech-focused target scouting.
- Delving deeper into tech affiliations and service-enhancing acquisitions constructs pathways for broader, sustainable gains tuned with evolving digital landscapes.
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We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.







What Our Clients Say About Us
"Johnson Controls Power Solutions engaged YCP in early 2017 for a critical market intelligence project on the demand and technology trends for automotive batteries in targeted Asian countries. Given the high technical complexity and sensitivity of the task, YCP has once again met our very high expectations. Their research enabled us to create a more informed strategy for growth in the Original Equipment channel in Asia. The YCP team performed to the highest level of professionalism and competency in this challenging B2B research project. Their understanding of our specific needs and reliable delivery convinced us that we had chosen the right team for the job. We are pleased with our choice of YCP for this work, and would recommend them for work across Asia."
Director, Strategy & Business Development
Johnson Controls, Inc.
"Our YCP collaboration helped us to craft an expansion path for our company in Asia. YCP provided relevant global lubricant industry insights and delivered in-depth market analysis to support our market entry strategy. YCP's strategic recommendations helped us to make key decisions for our business expansion plan in a targeted Asian country."

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Pertamina Lubricants
Results Through Expertise: Case Studies
Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.
Corporate Entity Restructuring Advisory and M&A Target Search
Client
Fortune 500 MNC leader in medical imaging
Area
Indonesia
Expertise Scope
Mergers & Acquisition PMO
Project Summary
Amid the parent company's restructuring, our client sought YCP's expertise in re-entry strategy and M&A target identification. With our in-depth analysis, we negotiated with two M&A targets for 100% acquisition, saving over EUR 100M in investments.
Transaction Support and Sales Strategy Design for Health Guidance Projects
Client
A healthcare IT Leader in Japan
Area
Japan
Expertise Scope
Transaction Support, Negotiation Facilitation, Communication Strategy
Project Summary
We assisted the client in assessing Asia’s online search and classifieds market, profiling innovative competitors and identifying potential partners based on their growth strategies, competitive positioning, and management capabilities. Our team aligned the client’s expectations with the potential partners' performance and future opportunities, enabling informed decision-making. We narrowed down viable candidates and provided strategic guidance to support the client’s business expansion in key Asian markets.
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Meet Our Experts
Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners

Yuki Ishida
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Country Coverage:
Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, USA, China, Thailand
Past Experience:
Goldman Sachs

Naoki Arai
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Country Coverage:
Japan, China
Past Experience:
Japan Research Institute

Pilar Dieter
Managing Partner
Nationality: American
Country Coverage:
China, Japan, Korea, India, Malaysia, Singapore, USA
Past Experience:
Alaris Consulting

Shingo Kasumoto
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Country Coverage:
Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Philippines
Past Experience:
P&G

Leon Cheng
Partner
Nationality: Chinese
Country Coverage:
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Japan, Korea, Philipines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, US, Canada, Mexico
Past Experience:
EAC, DHL

Mehdi Jaouadi
Partner
Nationality: French
Country Coverage:
Thailand, France, UK, Mexico, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos.
Past Experience:
METRO AG, L'Oréal

Takahiro Okawa
Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Country Coverage:
Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia
Past Experience:
Accenture, Rakuten

Manish Chheda
Managing Partner
Nationality: Indian
Country Coverage:
India, Turkey, UK
Past Experience:
Strategic Decision Group, Auctus Advisors
Talk to Our M&A Target Scouting Experts
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YCP Group is the leading professional firm in Asia empowering excellence through diverse expertise:
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- YCP Auctus
- YCP Consus