Management consultancy firm, Haykala, has successfully orchestrated several significant transactions, including a notable 200 million riyal acquisition deal between Abdullah Fouad Group and Al-Shamal Educational Company.
Haykala, a Saudi Arabian enterprise with commercial registration number (1010780017), is dedicated to assisting small, medium, and large-scale enterprises as well as family businesses in reinventing and structuring their management, technical, and financial operations in line with the highest governance standards of Vision 2030. This commitment contributes to:
- Ensuring growth and sustainability.
- Preparing companies for listing on the ‘Nomu’ parallel market.
Haykala provides solutions and specialized advice in management, technical, and financial domains through a team of experts with extensive experience and proven success in the field.
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In an interview with Entrepreneurship Leaders, Haykala’s CEO, Ahmad bin Salman Al-Shamari, discusses the key services offered by the consultancy.
Key Services Offered by Haykala:
- Restructuring: Implementing administrative, technical, and financial restructuring in accordance with best governance practices.
- Corporate Governance: Assisting companies in establishing comprehensive governance systems, including the design and development of related policies and procedures.
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): Managing M&A processes smoothly, including deal structuring, negotiation, drafting and reviewing legal contracts, and asset transfer.
- Capital Market Listing: Preparing a comprehensive company profile necessary for capital market listing and overseeing all related administrative and technical operations.
- Consulting: Providing specialized administrative, technical, and financial consulting services through a team of experienced and competent experts.
- Training: Offering specialized on-site training for employees to enhance their managerial and technical skills, thereby increasing productivity and advancing the company.
Understanding M&A Services:
Haykala offers advisory services to assist other organizations in merger or acquisition processes. These operations can be complex and require meticulous planning and effective execution to achieve financial and strategic goals.
Steps Involved in the Acquisition Process:
- Strategic Analysis and Goal Setting: Before any merger or acquisition, the client’s strategies and objectives are analyzed to understand the overall vision and goals, which may include market expansion, operational efficiency improvement, new technology acquisition, or market share enhancement.
- Opportunity Identification and Financial Analysis: Identifying suitable merger or acquisition opportunities through market analysis and evaluations of potential companies, including their financial performance and market value assessment.
- Valuation and Financing: Accurate valuation of the target company using various financial methodologies, such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis, followed by determining how to finance the deal, whether through debt, equity issuance, or a combination of both.
- Negotiation and Agreements: Critical negotiation stage to achieve optimal terms for the client, followed by drafting legally binding agreements to protect all parties involved.
- Due Diligence: Conducting a comprehensive review of all aspects of the target company, including financial, legal, operational, and commercial aspects, to ensure there are no hidden risks that could impact the deal.
- Integration Planning: Developing a detailed plan to merge operations and systems between the companies, including organizational changes, team integration, and technological system unification.
- Execution and Monitoring: Precisely executing the agreed-upon plan to realize the intended benefits of the merger or acquisition, including performance monitoring and necessary adjustments to achieve strategic and financial objectives.
Benefits of M&A Services:
M&A services offer numerous benefits to companies, including operational efficiency through resource consolidation, market expansion, technological capability improvements, and increased competitive strength. Such services provide the means for growth and expansion through well-planned strategies and professional execution, ensuring the achievement of desired outcomes with minimal risk.
Haykala is proud of its role in facilitating the acquisition between Abdullah Fouad Group and Al-Shamal Educational Company. This transaction, which includes a 51% share acquisition of Al-Shamal Educational Company by Abdullah Fouad Holding Company, is expected to bring further successes to both entities, especially Al-Shamal Educational Company, which will benefit from the considerable influence and accumulated expertise of Abdullah Fouad Holding Company.
The deal is poised to enhance the company’s standing, propel its distinctive journey forward, and enable expansion of its educational services across the Kingdom.
Haykala is committed to supporting young entrepreneurs, particularly startups, by providing free management consulting and various forms of assistance. The consultancy invites entrepreneurs to reach out via their website and email for support in their business ventures.
