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Advisory Services

Public Equity Capital Raising

We specialise in advising and supporting companies looking to access the equity capital markets through initial public offerings, secondary offerings or dual listings. Our Investment Banking team leverages both its financial advisory expertise and placement capabilities to support its clients. We are uniquely positioned in regional equity raising transactions given the depth and breadth of our investor following and network of potential investors. Confirming our leading position, the Investment Banking team has successfully executed transactions totalling over AED 12.5 billion ($3.5 billion) in value and has raised over AED 20 million through proprietary-led IPO transactions in the UAE.

Private Placements and Strategic Sales

Our Investment Banking team advises clients on the placement of strategic equity stakes to financial and strategic investors that have specific requirements for investments in particular sectors. We are committed to working closely with management and shareholders to bring investors, on a discreet and confidential basis, who can contribute capital to fund future growth.

Corporate Finance Advisory

SHUAA Capital provides companies with a full range of investment banking advisory services including, amongst others; company valuations, corporate restructuring, corporate governance and capital structure optimisation.

Mergers & Acquisitions

We advise on domestic and regional transactions, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and corporate and leveraged buy-outs. Our experience and track record gives us an unrivalled understanding of the region and its markets. Since 2002, we have been active in structuring, advising and executing M&A deals in the UAE and across the wider GCC region. Our Investment Banking team has advised on over AED 1.84 billion ($515 million) worth of M&A transactions.