M&A Advisory

Accurately valuing businesses for strategic decision-making. Access accurate business valuations grounded in a deep understanding of market dynamics and financial health of your organization. Our customized valuations assist you in determining the actual value of your company in any transaction and support strategic choices in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

Before entering into any major deal like a sale, acquisition, partnership, or financing, you must be clearly aware of what’s really going on beneath the financial statements. That’s exactly what our financial due diligence services are designed to do: we help you move forward with eyes wide open.

Kreston ME Consulting offers expert financial due diligence support to buyers, sellers, investors, and lenders across the UAE and GCC. We bring together global-quality standards and deep regional insight to protect your interests at every stage of the deal.

 

What Is Financial Due Diligence?

 

Financial due diligence examines what an audit or internal reviews often overlook. While traditional audits check if financial statements follow standard rules, due diligence asks tougher questions:

• Are the revenue streams actually sustainable?
• Is the reported profit margin realistic?
• Are there hidden liabilities or tax exposures?
• Can the business generate healthy cash flow post-deal?

This process digs into the financial DNA of the company you are buying, investing in, or partnering with. It is about understanding the quality behind the numbers, not just accepting them at face value.

 

When Should You Consider Due Diligence Services?

 

If you are about to:

• Acquire a business
• Enter a joint venture
• Make a private equity investment
• Prepare your company for sale
• Secure financing
• Transition ownership in a family business

Financial due diligence is essential as it gives you the insight you need to move forward with certainty.

 

KMEC’s Approach to Due Diligence

 

Our financial due diligence process goes far beyond surface-level metrics. We break down the financials to understand how the business really operates, including where it's strong and where it’s vulnerable.

• Revenue Reliability

We assess where the money is coming from, whether it’s recurring, and if those streams are likely to continue post-transaction. A business built on unstable income isn’t one you want to buy blind.

• Earnings Quality (EBITDA)

We normalize EBITDA by removing non-operating items or one-time gains, so you see the exact ongoing performance.

• Working Capital Health

We assess how well your business manages its incoming and outgoing cash. This helps you understand whether the company can meet its day-to-day obligations after the deal is done.

• Debt & Liabilities

We look at the full debt profile, including off-balance-sheet items and contingent liabilities. The goal is to find hidden risks before they become your responsibility.

• Cash Flow Analysis

Revenue is one thing, and cash is another. We evaluate how much real, usable cash the business can generate, and whether it aligns with future growth or investment plans.

• Tax Exposure

We review tax filings, deferred liabilities, and potential compliance issues, as no one wants tax surprises after closing.

• Accounting Practices & Consistency

We verify whether the financials have been prepared using reliable methods and whether any adjustments have been made to present the business in a more favorable light than it actually is.

 

Why KMEC?

 

What sets us apart is not just what we do, but rather how we do it.

We offer:

• Region-specific experience across the UAE and GCC
• Internationally benchmarked practices
• Industry-agnostic expertise in areas like manufacturing, tech, retail, and services.
• A collaborative and transparent working style
• Reports that are in simple language.

Our due diligence services in UAE are trusted by private equity firms, family businesses, corporations, and lenders because our approach is beyond understanding just the financials.

What You Gain

When you work with KMEC, here’s what you walk away with:

• A full picture of financial health
• Greater confidence during negotiations
• The ability to spot hidden risks early
• Data-backed insights to adjust pricing or deal structure
• Fewer surprises and no tension post-closing

In short, we help you make smart and right decisions before you sign anything.

Optimizing purchase price allocation for accurate asset valuation. Adopt a methodical approach to purchase price allocation, guaranteeing the accurate representation of your acquisitions financial impact. Optimize asset classification for tax efficiency while adhering to accounting standards. Obtain a clear financial picture of your acquisition through accurate valuations.

Facilitating smooth transitions after mergers. Facilitate a smooth integration post merger or acquisition with operational effectiveness and cultural alignment. Adapt with integration strategies that accelerate value realization while reducing disruptions. Create a unified, high-performing organization post-merger with our integration services.