
YCP M&A Target Scouting Experts in Middle East

The Middle East brims with business potential, offering vast opportunities for M&A target scouting.
However, navigating regulatory hurdles and understanding local market nuances pose significant challenges.
YCP stands out as the premier M&A target scouting firm, combining deep market insight and experience in the Middle East.

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Navigate and Succeed: Middle East M&A Target Scouting at Your Service
YCP excels in M&A Target Scouting in the Middle East, leveraging local insights to identify synergistic opportunities for our clients.
Our expertise in diverse Middle Eastern markets enables us to execute strategic scouting, enhancing growth and expansion prospects.
With YCP, clients unlock potential M&A targets in the Middle East, guided by our deep understanding of the regional business landscape.
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Dominate Middle East Through M&A Target Scouting
High Fragmentation of Middle East's M&A Market
- Over 60% of Middle East sectors remain relatively fragmented, leading to unclear market landscapes that increase sourcing inefficiencies and longer investment cycles.
- With the market's current fragmentation, structured M&A engagements present opportunities for investors leveraging expert-target scouting and advisory support.
New Ongoing Regulatory Standards for M&A
- In 2023, the introduction of enhanced regulatory standards affects over 75% of M&A deals, increasing compliance pressure for cross-border transactions.
- Turning challenges into opportunities, companies that adapt quickly to evolving regulations can secure first-mover advantages, often gaining superior market footings.
Booming Sectors Opening M&A Opportunities
- Forecasts show sectors such as renewable energy experiencing 20% growth annually, offering a fertile ground for inbound M&A activities and strategic investments.
- These thriving sectors are prime targets for businesses aiming to capitalize on scalable ventures. Strengthens portfolio diversity and growth by merging or acquiring agile players.
Advancement in Digital Technologies in M&A
- Technological solutions increase deal accuracy by up to 35%, particularly in cross-regional acquisitions, aiding strategic decisions through data-driven insights.
- Digitization in M&A present simplified workflows and transparency. Resulting in reduced due diligence processes, minimizing risks and enhancing expert advisory capabilities.
Our Clients
We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.


What Our Clients Say About Us
"It has been a great experience working with the YCP project team. The market insights and strategic assessments were well-researched, analyzed and presented; ensuring that we have a deeper understanding of the business dynamics in the Middle East. This has helped SATS to validate its business case projections, as well as strengthened its intended strategies to grow in the market. We are equally impressed by the timeliness and quick turnaround of the project, given the compressed time that we have set for the project team. The personal involvement of the team has underscored the high quality of client service that YCP pledges. We are happy to recommend YCP and of course, look forward to engaging them again in future endeavors."
AVP Corporate Business Development
SATS (Singapore Airport Terminal Services)
"We have now completed our study on entering a new market successfully and I wish to thank the YCP team for the professional and urgent approach given our requirement relating to the specific market assessments, feasibility studies, a partner search and financial evaluation on a primary acquisition target in our market of interest. I am satisfied YCP developed a differentiated route-to-market strategy that is comprehensive and delivered pleasingly ahead of time to meet our tight deadlines. Our objectives were met in full and I look forward to working with the YCP team again in the future."

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

Jun Amano
Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Netherlands, Poland, Greece, Romania
Past Experience:
Dentsu Inc

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

Laurent Fihey
Partner
Nationality: French
Region Coverage:
Europe (most countries), Greater China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, USA, Canada, Mexico
Past Experience:
Arthur Andersen, Advancy
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