Malaysia M&A Target Sourcing Consulting
YCP excels in Malaysia M&A Target Sourcing Consulting, helping clients thrive in Malaysia's competitive industries through comprehensive consulting services. With decades of experience and a hands-on support approach, YCP ensures strategic success in M&A initiatives.

YCP in Numbers
In Malaysia, cross-border M&A deals accounted for
68%
of total transactions in 2024*, highlighting the value of expert target sourcing in this market.
Source: Bursa Malaysia, 2024
YCP M&A Target Sourcing Experts in Malaysia
As Malaysia's economy continues to evolve, industries are increasingly seeking a dependable M&A target sourcing consulting provider to maintain their competitive edge. With a burgeoning market landscape, businesses in Malaysia must adeptly navigate through complex market dynamics to succeed.
YCP stands out with its unparalleled expertise, delivering premier M&A target sourcing consulting services. Backed by a team of global professionals, we leverage our deep understanding of diverse industries to overcome market barriers, streamline entry, and accelerate growth for businesses in Malaysia through bespoke, hands-on guidance that meets unique industry demands.
Partnering with YCP means gaining a trusted ally in navigating Malaysia's market intricacies. Our commitment, coupled with proven success in M&A target sourcing, empowers companies to confidently expand and thrive, reinforcing our reputation as a leading consulting partner in Malaysia.
Navigate and Succeed: Malaysia M&A Target Sourcing at Your Service
In today's competitive landscape, various industries in Malaysia urgently need good and reliable M&A target sourcing consulting. As businesses aim to navigate complex mergers and acquisitions, identifying the right targets has become imperative for strategic growth and sustainable success.
YCP provides top-notch M&A target sourcing consulting services in Malaysia, addressing the critical need for precise and efficient target identification. Our expertise allows us to offer comprehensive solutions, leveraging extensive market knowledge to locate promising acquisition opportunities that align with our clients' strategic objectives.
By employing meticulous research methodologies and leveraging deep industry insights, YCP ensures clients achieve their desired goals and growth in Malaysia. We pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled advisory services that support informed and impactful decision-making, aiding the cultivation of successful and future-proof business landscapes.
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Dominate Malaysia Through M&A Target Sourcing
Demand Surge in Malaysia M&A Deals Signals Potential
- In 2022, Malaysia saw a 15% increase in M&A deals, indicating robust economic shifts. Companies face pressure to source viable M&A targets efficiently.
- Identifying the optimal M&A targets support growth for local businesses potentially increasing their competitive markets and seizing emerging economic partnerships.
Ensure Cross-Border Synergy Amid Global M&A Trend
- Recent global data noted that cross-border deals make up 40% of total M&A activities. It accentuates the demand for consultants adept in sourcing dynamic cross-border targets.
- Securing compatible cross-border organization mergers enhances strategic value and amplifies service or product coverage efficiently responding to market globalization.
Expansion of ASEAN Economic Engagement Post Integration
- Partnerships within ASEAN contribute to over 30% trade bifurcation post-integration improving intra-regional trade fostering need for strategic acquisition channels.
- Partnering with Malaysian M&A target sourcing consulting services leaps efforts, exploring hidden acquisition potentials sparking continuous business development.
Advance Industry Solutions Led by Technology Boom
- Asian markets project a tech sector growth of 20% through 2025. This smart trajectory guides businesses towards consultancies leveraging M&A in new tech sands.
- M&A consulting enriches decision-making powered by tech intertwines innovators with tactical incorporations potenting revenue accumulation sustainably.
Our Clients
We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.









What Our Clients Say About Us
"The engagement conducted by YCP was comprehensive and was very helpful for Shell to take immediate strategic decisions and actions in our market; their work allowed Shell to see the unseen, especially with regards to the competitor assessment and detailed customer issues. The YCP team has always been professional to work with, and I've appreciated how they accommodate client requests and enthusiastically took on the challenges we gave them. Overall, I am very happy with the services provided by YCP, they managed to get very insightful and unbiased recommendations for our business."
Marketing Implementer for Indonesia, Singapore & Vietnam
Shell
"During the course of 2009 and 2010, YCP carried out extensive research on roofing materials market for Monier (previously Lafarge Roofing) in Asia. The experience and expertise of YCP in building materials markets in Asia and the strong analytical skills of their consultants resulted in high-quality output for their various assignments, driven by in-depth field investigations. The findings and recommendations provided by YCP have proved extremely valuable for Monier to identify and assess growth opportunities in the region, and to support Monier’s strategic approach and planning in the region. I am therefore happy to recommend YCP as a valuable partner to any company interested in their research and consulting capabilities."
Managing Director Thailand and Indonesia
Monier Roofing (Previously Lafarge)
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.
Business and Commercial Due Diligence and Turnaround Strategy Development
Client
A thai automotive iron casting manufacturer, which was acquired by a Japanese private equity fund
Area
Thailand
Expertise Scope
Business & Commercial Due Diligence, Turnaround Strategy and Implementation
Project Summary
We conducted business and commercial due diligence, wherein we forecasted industry trends and analyzed business performance to identify key turnaround opportunities. We developed a comprehensive business plan, including various scenarios, and collaborated with departments to finalize turnaround initiatives. Our due diligence identified core issues and provided actionable implementation plans, leading to the successful award of the next phase for post-merger integration management.
YCP in Media











Our Group CEO Yuki Ishida and Managing Partner Karambir Anand shared insights at the ASEAN–Japan Young Business Leaders’ Summit.

At the Asian Power Summit 2025, our Director Harika G. led a session on Asia’s evolving energy mix.

Singapore Business Review featured Karambir Anand on Singapore’s expanding solar capacity and energy challenges.
Publications

Accelerating Your Digital Transformation: Are Malaysian Companies Geared to Digitalise?
Malaysia’s digital economy is growing, but many companies remain at an early stage of digitalization. While awareness is high, most firms focus on basic digitization rather than business transformation. Government incentives, skills development, and incremental adoption are key to advancing digital maturity.

AI in Healthcare: Keeping the Patient at the Center of Innovation
AI is reshaping healthcare by improving efficiency, diagnostics, and personalized care amid rising costs and workforce shortages. Applications span prediction, telemedicine, diagnostics, and robotics across providers, insurers, and pharma. Long-term impact depends on responsible adoption, data quality, and strong governance.

India’s CRDMO Market: Building Momentum through Operational Excellence
India’s CRDMO market is growing rapidly, driven by China+1 strategies, funding access, and policy support. However, scale, cost pressure, and regulatory demands pose challenges. To compete globally, companies will depend on operational excellence, technology adoption, and building scalable, end-to-end capabilities.

Employee Wellness in the Age of Healthtech
Employee wellness is becoming a strategic priority as workforce expectations evolve. Health technology is shifting programs toward personalized, proactive solutions, particularly across Asia. While data, privacy, and ROI challenges remain, organizations that integrate technology with human-centered design can build more resilient workforces.
Meet Our Experts
Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners

Yuki Ishida
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America
Past Experience:
Goldman Sachs

Pilar Dieter
Managing Partner
Nationality: American
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America
Past Experience:
Alaris Consulting

Shingo Kasumoto
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Asia
Past Experience:
P&G

Leon Cheng
Partner
Nationality: Chinese
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America, South America
Past Experience:
EAC, DHL

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

Jatin Gulati
Partner
Nationality: Indian
Region Coverage:
Asia
Past Experience:
McKinsey & Company, Accenture Strategy

Laurent Fihey
Partner
Nationality: French
Region Coverage:
Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, North America, South America
Past Experience:
Arthur Andersen, Advancy
Talk to Our M&A Target Sourcing 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

