Mergers and Acquisitions in Dubai, UAE

Types of Mergers and Acquisitions

Engage Experts provides a range of mergers and acquisitions services:

1. Mergers: We aid the union of companies to create stronger and more competing entity.
2. Acquisitions: Our team assists in acquiring business to enhance growth and market presence.
3. Consolidations: We guide companies through consolidations and combine assets for operational efficiency.
4. Tender Offers: Our skills go beyond leading tender offers to guarantee fair and legal procedures.
5. Acquisition of Assets: We oversee the buying of specific assets, aiding in planned growth.
6. Management Acquisitions: Our services include guiding on management-led buyouts or acquisitions.

Explore the Mergers and Acquisitions process from start to finish

The mergers and acquisitions process involves many steps. It starts with an initial study and pricing. Then, it moves to discussion. Finally, it ends with agreement. Engage Experts (EE Consultancy) carefully manages each stage and ensure a successful transaction. In short, our precise handling of every step leads to positive results.

How Mergers Are Structured in Dubai?      

• Horizontal Merger: Combining companies in the same industry to increase market share.
• Vertical Merger: Joining companies in different stages of production or distribution.
• Congeneric Mergers: Merging companies with related business activities.
• Conglomerate Mergers: Uniting firms from foreign industries for change.
• Market-Extension Merger: Merging with companies in different markets to expand reach.
• Product-Extension Merger: Combining with firms and also offering related products to broaden product lines.

What are examples of M&A?        

Real-world examples of M&A includes famous corporate merger, strategic acquisition by SMEs, and cross-border transactions. Each example shows the diverse nature and potential benefits of M&As.

What is the purpose of M&A?

The primary purpose of mergers and acquisitions is business growth and sustainability. M&A can also help in;

• Business Growth: M&A can be a strategy for companies to achieve growth by expanding their market.
• Synergy: M&A can create synergies between companies, consequently allow them to combine same resources, skills, and experience.
• Diversification: It helps companies to diversify their product offerings, customer segments, or business lines.
• Strategic Realignment: M&A is driven by planned goals such as renew the business, entering new markets, or divesting non-core assets.
• Value Creation: It can create value for traders by raising profit, growing market capitalization, or boosting shareholder returns.

Who benefits from M&A?

It is beneficial for both the entities involved including;

• Shareholders
• Employees
• Customers
• Suppliers
• Creditors

How Mergers and Acquisitions Are Valued

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are valued using various methods and approaches customised to the specific circumstances of the transaction. Here are some common methods used to assess the value of M&A deals:

1. Comparable Company Analysis (CCA): This method  compare the financial metrics (such as revenue, earnings, and multiples) of the target company against similar publicly traded companies.
2. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis: DCF analysis include guessing the future cash flows of the target company and discounting them back to their present value using a discount rate.
3. Precedent Transactions Analysis: This method include understanding the financial terms and transaction multiples of similar M&A deals that have occurred recently in the same industry or sector.
4. Asset-Based Valuation: Asset-based valuation involves estimating the value of the target company’s assets and liabilities, including tangible assets (such as property, plant, and equipment) and intangible assets (such as patents, trademarks, and goodwill).

How Acquisitions Are Financed     

Financing acquisitions can be complex. Engage Experts provide Financial and Auditing Services to explore various options including loans, stock swaps, and private funding. We also find the most valuable solution for our clients. Here are some common ways of how acquisitions are fund:

• Cash
• Debt funding
• Equity funding
• Seller/ vendor financing
• Mezzanine funding
• Joint ventures