Philippines M&A Deal Origination

YCP excels in Philippines M&A Deal Origination, helping clients thrive in the country's competitive market through comprehensive deal origination services. With decades of experience, YCP provides hands-on support, ensuring tailored solutions and successful mergers and acquisitions.

Philippines M&A Deal Origination

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Key Challenges We Address

Navigating a Competitive M&A Landscape in the Philippines


  • M&A deal activity in the Philippines is surging, with deal competition intensifying and acquisition multiples rising across strategic sectors.
  • Leveraging deep local networks, YCP pinpoints off-market deals and cultivates relationships, helping clients gain early access to high-potential targets.

Addressing Regulatory and Compliance Complexities


  • Mounting regulatory requirements and changing foreign ownership rules complicate deal origination and add uncertainty to initial negotiations.
  • YCP’s regulatory expertise ensures clients identify the right opportunities, preempt compliance risks, and progress deals smoothly from start to finish.

Bridging Information Gaps in Target Identification


  • Reliable financial data and target profiles can be scarce, making thorough due diligence challenging for both local and cross-border deals.
  • With robust research capabilities, YCP uncovers and validates hidden prospects, providing clients with transparent, actionable information on each opportunity.

Facilitating Efficient Cross-Border M&A Transactions


  • Cross-border deals often face hurdles from unfamiliar business norms and gaps in communication, slowing origination and initial engagement.
  • YCP bridges cultural and operational gaps, introducing trusted parties and ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned throughout the origination process.

Why Choose YCP

YCP brings deep expertise and a proven track record in M&A Deal Origination consulting in the Philippines, enabling clients to identify and secure high-potential deals with precision. Our distinctive approach combines robust local market intelligence, advanced data analytics, and a well-established regional network, setting us apart in sourcing and evaluating opportunities others may miss. By integrating global best practices with a keen understanding of the Philippine business landscape, YCP carefully tailors every solution to meet clients’ distinct strategic objectives and regulatory needs. Why Choose YCP for M&A Deal Origination in the Philippines:

Proprietary Market Intelligence

Proprietary Market Intelligence

Deep industry ties in the Philippines connect you to exclusive M&A opportunities, accelerating growth and reducing risk.

Investor-Ready Insights

Investor-Ready Insights

Local market insights drive effective M&A sourcing, ensuring access to high-potential deals others may overlook.

Cross-Border Access

Cross-Border Access

Deep local insight fuels our M&A origination—identifying quality deals unique to the Philippine market landscape.

Opportunity Validation

Opportunity Validation

Deep local expertise drives tailored M&A deal origination, connecting you with the right partners in the Philippines market.

Partnering with YCP means gaining a dedicated ally determined to unlock M&A opportunities tailored to your growth ambitions in the Philippines. Our hands-on approach and collaborative mindset ensure we not only advise but also actively facilitate connections, negotiations, and due diligence—driving deals forward with measurable impact. With YCP, clients benefit from unwavering support and expert guidance at every stage of their M&A journey, empowering them to achieve lasting value.

With the Philippines' emerging economy, inbound M&A deal values surged by

42%*

last year, signaling a market where expert origination partners provide decisive competitive advantages.

Source: PwC, 2024

YCP M&A Deal Origination Experts in Philippines

The competitive landscape in the Philippines has led various industries to seek a reliable M&A Deal Origination partner. As sectors like technology, finance, and healthcare evolve, companies require expertise to navigate market complexities and seize growth opportunities efficiently. Understanding local market dynamics is crucial for unlocking potential into the fast-paced Philippine economy.

YCP, fueled by a team of global professionals, offers unparalleled M&A Deal Origination services recognized for meticulously addressing market barriers. Our industry veterans boast deep-rooted localized insights and hands-on experience in the Philippines, delivering tailored strategies to expedite market entry and accelerate growth. Our expertise spans various industries, ensuring strategic alignment for sustainable competitive advantages.

YCP stands as a trusted M&A Deal Origination ally with a proven track record. By leveraging our extensive experience, personalized approach, and industry-specific knowledge, your business can effectively navigate the Philippine market. Partnering with us fosters confidence and positioning to aim for unparalleled success.

Navigate and Succeed: Philippines M&A Deal Origination at Your Service

M&A-PMO

YCP empowers Philippine businesses to excel with precision-driven M&A Deal Origination, expertly tailored to optimize strategic growth and success.

Business Due Diligence

Enhance strategic growth in the Philippines with YCP's M&A Deal Origination expertise to navigate complex deals and identify optimal partners.

Financial Advisory

Drive profitable growth in the Philippines with YCP's unmatched M&A deal origination expertise, addressing unique market challenges strategically.

Post-Merger Integration

YCP leverages solid market insights and strategic networks in the Philippines to expertly drive M&A Deal Origination for seamless client synergies.

Value Up

YCP leverages its unparalleled expertise in Philippines M&A Deal Origination, providing expert insights to help businesses strategically navigate overvalued markets.

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Our Clients

We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.

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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."

Shell

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."

Monier Roofing

Managing Director Thailand and Indonesia

Monier Roofing (Previously Lafarge)

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Meet Our Experts

Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners

Yuki Ishida

Yuki Ishida

Managing Partner

Nationality: Japanese

Region Coverage:

Asia, North America

Past Experience:

Goldman Sachs

Pilar Dieter

Pilar Dieter

Managing Partner

Nationality: American

Region Coverage:

Asia, North America

Past Experience:

Alaris Consulting

Shingo Kasumoto

Shingo Kasumoto

Managing Partner

Nationality: Japanese

Region Coverage:

Asia

Past Experience:

P&G

Takahiro Okawa

Takahiro Okawara

Partner

Nationality: Japanese

Region Coverage:

Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia

Past Experience:

Accenture, Rakuten

Jatin Gulati

Jatin Gulati

Partner

Nationality: Indian

Region Coverage:

Asia

Past Experience:

McKinsey & Company, Accenture Strategy

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Eunice Maximo

Partner

Nationality: Filipino

Region Coverage:

Asia

Past Experience:

Nexlabs, Propel Manila

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Laurent Fihey

Partner

Nationality: French

Region Coverage:

Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, North America, South America

Past Experience:

Arthur Andersen, Advancy

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