Mergers and Acquisitions (M and A) Advisory Services

• Our M and A Service Offering

1. Buy-side Advisory

We assist acquirers — whether strategic buyers or financial investors — in identifying, evaluating, and acquiring target businesses that align with their strategic goals.

Services include:

• Market research and target identification
• Financial modeling and valuation analysis
• Deal structuring and negotiation support
• Commercial and operational due diligence
• Legal and tax structuring (in coordination with legal advisors)
• Coordination with regulators and licensing authorities (e.g., DED, DFSA, ADGM)

2. Sell-side Advisory

We guide business owners and shareholders through the complex process of divestment or partial stake sale, ensuring maximum value realization and a smooth exit.

Services include:

• Business valuation and deal readiness assessment
• Preparation of Information Memorandum and financial packages
• Identification and approach to potential buyers
• Deal negotiation and bidding process management
• Due diligence support and issue resolution
• Exit structuring, including shareholder settlements and regulatory clearances

3. Due Diligence Services

Our dedicated team conducts independent financial, tax, and commercial due diligence to uncover critical risks, validate assumptions, and ensure deal integrity.

We deliver:

• Financial health and working capital analysis
• Tax compliance and exposure review (including VAT, CT)
• Legal and regulatory review (with legal partners)
• Analysis of off-balance sheet items and contingent liabilities
• Integrity and background checks on counterparties (where required)

4. Business Valuation and Deal Structuring

Valuation is central to every M&A transaction. We employ globally accepted methods, combined with UAE-specific regulatory insights, to deliver reliable valuation reports for shareholders, investors, and regulators.

Our expertise includes:

• DCF, Comparable Companies, Precedent Transactions methods
• Fairness opinions and independent valuation reports
• Structuring of share purchase agreements and earn-out models
• Guidance on equity vs. asset deals, cross-border remittances, and capital gains

5. Post-Merger Integration Support

The real value of an M and A deal is realised post-closing. We help clients integrate systems, teams, and processes efficiently and minimize disruption to operations.

Support areas include:

• Integration planning and execution
• HR and payroll alignment
• Unified financial reporting and ERP systems
• Tax structuring optimization post-merger
• Stakeholder communication and change management

Sector Coverage

Our M and A team has advised transactions across a range of sectors, including:

• Professional services and consulting
• Manufacturing and trading
• Healthcare and pharmaceuticals
• Retail, F&B, and logistics
• Technology and SaaS businesses
• Family-owned enterprises and holding companies

Why Choose us for M and A?

• Cross-functional expertise: Our advisors combine backgrounds in audit, finance, tax, and strategy.
• Regulatory familiarity: We navigate DED, DFSA, ADGM, FTA, and free zone regulations with ease.
• Discreet execution: We handle transactions with the highest level of confidentiality and care.
• Tailored solutions: We adapt to your business model, industry, and transaction size — from AED 1 million to AED 500 million+.
  Whether you’re looking to expand, consolidate, or exit, AY Chartered Accountants offers trusted M and A support to help you close the right deal — at the right time and on the right terms.