Past event summary
Mergers and Acquisitions and Beyond in the UAE
About the event
DMCC organised a seminar on “Mergers and Acquisitions and beyond in the UAE” in collaboration with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Global Mergers and Acquisitions deal-making was off to a strong start in the first half of 2018 (H1 2018), with overall global deal values rising by 59% to US$2.5 trillion compared to the same period in 2017 (H1 2017), despite deal volumes falling by 12%. The Middle East also sustained robust market activity with a 62% increase in deal values in H1 2018 compared to H1 2017, according to a market leading report.
As finance professionals continue to lead growth strategies within their organisations, often a key way of doing so is by acquiring and merging a business. This exclusive seminar gave way to technical experts shared their insights on M&A activity in the market and listing requirements to further unlock organisations' potential to grow.
The seminar covered the following topics:
- UAE market overview
- Mergers and Acquisitions insights across the GCC and transacting in the UAE
- Q&A with technical experts
Event details
Where
Almas Conference Centre
When
6:00pm - 8:00pm, 10 Dec 2018
Price
Complimentary for DMCC Members
Additional Information
Agenda
1800 - 1830
Registration and Networking
1830 - 1835
Welcome remarks
Jignesh Sanghvi, DMCC Chief Financial Officer and Member of UAE Members’ Advisory Committee
1835 - 1850
UAE market overview
1850 - 1945
Mergers and Acquisitions insights across the GCC and transacting in the UAE
1945 - 2000
Q and A with technical experts
2000
Closing
Speakers
Salmaan Khawaja, Partner - Transaction Advisory - Grant Thornton
Salmaan is a Partner for Transaction Advisory Services at Grant Thornton UAE. As a skilled corporate finance professional with over 14 years of experience, Salmaan has acted as lead advisor across a range of international transactions involving companies across North America, Far East, Europe, Middle East, Pakistan, India and South Africa.
Prior to joining the UAE firm of Grant Thornton, he led the listed company M&A practice in the UK and was also responsible for corporate finance transactions involving the Far East & the UK. Additionally, Salmaan was a Qualified Executive, approved by the London Stock Exchange, to act as an authorised Nominated Adviser (Nomad) for AIM companies on the Stock Exchange. He has advised companies on their strategy, bid tactics, business plans, investor relations, corporate governance and funding options including IPOs.
Neha Julka, Associate Director - Grant Thornton
Neha is a transactions specialist with over 10 years of experience, which spans across the GCC and Canada. She focuses on supporting dynamic businesses across the UAE with their M&A and consolidation requirements, along with offering a wider service solution which includes equity valuation, feasibility studies, purchase price allocation, goodwill impairment testing and option valuation. Her work involves supporting private businesses which range in size and industry, along with hosting deep engagement with financial institutions.
How to find us
Almas Tower