Strategic Advisory Services

Since 1977

We partner with entrepreneurs and business leaders across 15 industries in 5 countries to help them achieve their strategic goals.

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Advisory

Transaction

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Research

Industrial

Due Diligence

40+ Years of Experience

11 Global Locations

Global Expertise

Projects Delivered

01 TRANSACTION ADVISORY SERVICES
02 STRATEGIC ADVISORY SERVICES
03 FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
04 MANAGEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
05 RISK ASSESSMENT AND GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK
06 REAL ESTATE ADVISORY SERVICES
07 TECH ADVISORY SERVICES

KSA

TRANSACTION ADVISORY (SELL-SIDE)

Sell-side advisory assistance, including preparation of information memorandum and related investment documents of an industrial facility

STEEL

UAE

COMMERCIAL & FINANCIAL DUE DILIGENCE

Reviewed the financial and commercial due diligence for the acquisition of a logistics company

LOGISTICS

KSA

FEASIBILITY STUDY

Feasibility study for a high-end multi-speciality clinic in Jeddah

HEALTHCARE

KSA

MARKET ENTRY STRATEGY

Market entry strategy for a fast-food chain with a plan to launch 5 branches in 5 years

FOOD & BEVERAGE

UAE

BUSINESS VALUATION

Business valuation of two district cooling plants in Abu Dhabi

UTILITIES

KSA

INTANGIBLE ASSET VALUATION

IP valuation for a cable company in KSA, which included a review of the cost incurred for research and development, the current status of certification and testing, and also reviewed losses due to failure in obtaining certifications

INDUSTRIAL

KSA

TURNAROUND ADVISORY

Turnaround advisory relating to expanded development and refurbishing of a resort in Khobar

HOSPITALITY

KSA

ORGANISATIONAL ANALYSIS

Benchmarking analysis and development of procurement and commission P&P framework

REAL ESTATE

KSA

FORENSIC AUDIT

Internal diagnostic and forensic audit for a holding company which included a review of historical financial statements, evaluation of department wise processes, identified high-risk areas and developed complete governance and P&P framework

AVIATION

QATAR

FORENSIC AUDIT

A forensic audit of a large economic development project which covered a review of financial accounting systems and a walkthrough of all contracts awarded for the development of the specified parts of the project

REAL ESTATE

KSA

HIGHEST & BEST USE STUDY

Screening of land pieces for highest and best use analysis for real estate monetisation

TELECOMMUNICATION

UAE

DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY

Detailed market study to identify potential industries and themes for a business district development and to provide recommendations on concept and value propositions

HOSPITALITY

UAE

DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY

Detailed market study to identify potential industries and themes for a business district development and to provide recommendations on concept and value propositions

INFRASTRUCTURE

UAE

VALUATIONS & PITCHBOOK DEVELOPMENT

Valuations and pitchbook development for a portfolio of startups (Series A and beyond) funded by a VC

VENTURE CAPITAL

UAE

BUSINESS VALUATION & FUND-RAISING SERVICES

ValuStrat was involved in market research, business valuation and preparation of an information memorandum & teaser for equity raising of a technology security business

TECHNOLOGY

KSA

SELL-SIDE ADVISORY

Sell-side advisory assistance, including preparation of information memorandum and related investment documents of an industrial facility

STEEL

TBC

COMMERCIAL DUE DILIGENCE

TBC

QATAR

FINANCIAL DUE DILIGENCE

Financial due diligence and net asset valuation assessment for M&A purposes

SERVICES

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Our Team

Kevin Sidebottom Managing Director, Advisory

Kevin has more than 35 years of experience, combining a strong history of professional business advisory gained working for world-class firms such as KPMG and OC&C Strategy Consultants, with a variety of positions in operational management.

Kevin Sidebottom Managing Director, Advisory

Khurram Merchant Managing Director, Advisory

Khurram possesses strong skills in strategy, research, financial modelling and business valuation and has previously worked in Citigroup's Investment Banking Division and also as an equity analyst at Timescape Capital. He is a CFA charter holder and a silver medalist MBA from LUMS.

Khurram Merchant Managing Director, Advisory

Kashif ur Rehman Associate Director, Advisory

Kashif has over 18+ years of experience in Financial and Management Consultancy, Transaction Advisory, Audit & Assurance, covering a diverse range of sectors across different geographies. He has worked at various management level positions in organisations including EY, where he spent over 9 years with 4 years as Manager Transaction Advisory Services.