Full-service M&A advisory for Saudi businesses and UAE-Saudi cross-border deals. Vision 2030-aligned mandates, PIF-connected fundraising, and Tadawul transaction support. Every engagement led by our senior CFA, CA and ACCA qualified team. Fees agreed upfront.
M&A advisory in Saudi Arabia covers sell-side, buy-side, FDD, business valuation, fundraising, and UAE-Saudi cross-border transaction advisory for mid-market deals from SAR 5M across Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and NEOM. Fees agreed upfront.
Managing the complete sale process for Saudi businesses across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, with Zakat/CIT structure and Nitaqat staffing analysis built into pre-sale preparation.
Representing UAE, GCC, and international buyers acquiring Saudi businesses, including SAMA/CMA regulatory coordination and MISA foreign investment approvals.
Independent FDD identifying sustainable EBITDA normalised for the Zakat/CIT split, Nitaqat compliance costs, and government contract dependency.
Fundraising from PIF-connected vehicles, GCC family offices, and Vision 2030-aligned growth investors, with investor-grade materials preparation.
Specialist advisory for UAE businesses expanding into Saudi Arabia and Saudi businesses seeking UAE capital, buyers, or exits.
Structured 12–36 month exit planning aligned with Vision 2030 sector priorities, Zakat/CIT optimisation, and Nitaqat compliance improvement.
Saudi Arabia's Zakat/CIT split-ownership tax structure, Nitaqat Saudisation requirements, and PIF-connected privatisation pipeline demand specialist knowledge most cross-border advisors lack. Our UAE-Saudi cross-border expertise, direct GCC family office relationships, and Vision 2030 sector alignment give Saudi and international clients a real edge in every mandate.
"Vision 2030 is reshaping every sector of the Saudi economy. Advisors who understand PIF's mandates and the Zakat/CIT split have a decisive edge."
We correctly model the Zakat (2.5%) / CIT (20%) split by ownership structure, a defining and frequently misunderstood feature of Saudi M&A.
Deep understanding of PIF's sectoral mandates and Vision 2030 KPIs that drive buyer premiums and privatisation deal flow.
Established relationships with GCC family offices and UAE corporates actively evaluating Saudi acquisitions and vice versa.
Specialist FDD assessment of Saudisation staffing costs, quota compliance, and visa restriction risk.
Our senior team works directly on every Saudi mandate from day one to close.
Saudi Arabia is executing the largest economic transformation programme in GCC history under Vision 2030, creating the region's deepest M&A pipeline across healthcare, fintech, entertainment, logistics, and giga-project supply chains. PIF's privatisation of government-owned assets, the NEOM/Red Sea/Qiddiyah/ROSHN giga-project supply chain, and a young, high-consumption population are together driving the GCC's highest M&A deal count and value.
| Sector | EV/EBITDA | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Medical | 9–16x | Very Active |
| Fintech & Technology | 12–25x | Very Active |
| Retail & Consumer | 6–11x | Active |
| Logistics & Supply Chain | 7–12x | Growing |
| Education & Training | 8–14x | Growing |
| Entertainment & Hospitality | 7–13x | Growing |
| Financial Services (SAMA) | 8–14x | Strategic |
| Giga-Project Supply Chain | 5–10x | Strategic |
Indicative EV/EBITDA multiples from Saudi and GCC mid-market comparable transactions. Source: Corvian Advisory analysis.
Business valuation is a separate discipline from M&A advisory. Our dedicated Saudi Arabia Business Valuation page covers the full range of independent valuation services with local currency pricing and Saudi regulatory context.
CFA-led, IVS-compliant business valuations for Saudi companies — business & company valuation, startup valuation, ESOP & share valuation, intangible asset & IP valuation, purchase price allocation (IFRS 3 PPA), goodwill impairment testing (IAS 36), brand & trademark valuation, and digital asset valuation.
Fixed-fee, from SAR 7,500. Delivered in 5–10 business days.
View Saudi Arabia Business Valuation Services →Independent valuation, Zakat/CIT split analysis, SAMA or CMA regulatory requirements.
CIM with normalised EBITDA, Zakat/CIT position, Nitaqat staffing analysis.
Confidential approach to UAE, GCC, and PIF-connected buyers under NDA.
Manage buyer DD; negotiate terms including SAMA/CMA regulatory timetable.
SPA execution, SAMA/CMA/MISA approvals where required, transaction close.
Sell-side mandate for a Riyadh industrial services group. Normalising EBITDA and clarifying the Zakat/CIT ownership split before the CIM went out was what ultimately closed the gap between the seller's price expectation and what the buyer's own diligence confirmed. Party names withheld by agreement.
Buy-side target search and FDD supporting a PIF-adjacent investor's bolt-on acquisition of a Jeddah logistics operator. Commercial terms not disclosed at the client's request.
"We were a Saudi family business in healthcare seeking a UAE strategic acquirer. Corvian correctly modelled our Zakat position, normalised our Saudisation costs, and ran a process that generated competitive offers from three UAE buyers. The final price exceeded our pre-mandate valuation."
"As a UAE investment company targeting a Saudi fintech acquisition, we needed advisors who understood the Vision 2030 regulatory context and could deliver FDD with correct Zakat/CIT treatment. Corvian's report was the clearest Saudi FDD we have received. They identified a VAT compliance gap that reduced our price materially."
"We needed a SAR-denominated business valuation for a Saudi retail business for a board presentation with a Vision 2030 investor. Corvian delivered in eight business days with a full IVS-compliant report that correctly handled the Zakat position. Accepted without revision."
Whether selling, acquiring, or exploring UAE-Saudi cross-border deals, we respond within 24 hours.