
YCP M&A Target Scouting Experts in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's dynamic market offers significant business potential for ventures looking to expand.
Navigating legal, cultural, and economic barriers in Hong Kong's M&A scene poses challenges for newcomers.
With deep M&A Target Scouting experience in Hong Kong, YCP stands as the premier consulting firm.

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Navigate and Succeed: Hong Kong M&A Target Scouting at Your Service
YCP specializes in M&A Target Scouting in Hong Kong, connecting clients with prime opportunities. Our insights drive growth in this dynamic market.
Our expertise in Hong Kong's unique business landscape enables us to identify high-potential M&A targets, ensuring clients maximize their investments.
Leveraging our global network, YCP crafts tailored strategies for entering or expanding in Hong Kong through strategic M&A, unlocking unparalleled value.
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Dominate Hong Kong Through M&A Target Scouting
Rising Demand for Cross Border Expansion
- In 2022, cross-border M&As in Hong Kong surged by 15%. Failing to utilize M&A Target Scouting consulting can result in businesses lagging behind competitors.
- Embracing this growing trend can strengthen a company's global footprint. Strategic alliances better situate a firm for international market engagement and success.
Competitive Edge in Ever-Changing Markets
- With 68% of Hong Kong firms entering new markets last year, M&A scouting helps mitigate risks associated with volatile environments and seize competitive opportunities.
- Such strategic ventures can fortify market positioning, providing diversification that stabilizes revenue streams against unpredictable market fluctuations.
Potential to Tap Into Diverse Sectors
- A significant number—approximately 40%—of these M&A activities target diverse sectors, offering firms a chance to venture into emerging and high-potential industries.
- Accessing different industries, from fintech to green tech, fosters resilience and aligns a business with innovative market solutions, driving sustained growth.
Growth through Strategic Diversification
- Companies report a 20% increase in profitability through successful M&A deals. Exploring M&A opportunities unravels sustainable paths for revenue amplification.
- This integration can support robust performance by leveraging new capabilities and resources, pushing the envelope in industry standings and operational excellence.
Our Clients
We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.







What Our Clients Say About Us
"We are pleased to recommend the management services of YCP, who led us in the planning, set-up and operational start of our China manufacturing facility. Their team was dedicated, innovative at problem solving and creative in their support. Without leadership, we would have never been able to navigate the complex environment in a timely fashion so as to meet our customer requirements."

General Manager
Vari-Form
"When I came to rebuild our China organization there was only one trusted advisor I knew I could turn to for support. Having used YCP in former roles, I knew they had the industry expertise, vast proprietary resources and having successfully used their insights before, I knew they were the right resource for growing our China market. "

President
Fosroc China
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.
Global M&A Target Search for Automotive Client
Client
An automotive leader in Europe searching for global M&A opportunities
Area
Europe
Expertise Scope
Relationship Facilitation, Commercial Due Diligence, Third-Party Coordination
Project Summary
Our team established rapport between the client and target, where we acted as an agent on behalf of the client. We facilitated the development of relationships with viable targets, aiming to secure a Letter of Intent (LOI). Additionally, we supported the data exchange process, conducted commercial due diligence, and coordinated necessary third-party diligence activities, such as legal and tax reviews.
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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

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

Kei Hasegawa
Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Country Coverage:
Japan, Hong Kong, China
Past Experience:
Deloitte

Chris Qin
Partner
Nationality: Chinese
Country Coverage:
China, Hong Kong, SEA, Japan, U.S.
Past Experience:
Onkyo Corporation, Frost & Sullivan

Craig Morin
Partner
Nationality: American
Country Coverage:
Greater China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, US, EU, Mid East
Past Experience:
Tompkins Ventures, Adidas

Fred Chan
Director
Nationality: Hong Konger
Country Coverage:
United Kingdom, Canada, Japan
Past Experience:
Rolls-Royce, Alton Aviation Consultancy
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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