The Mergeance M&A Library
Written by practitioners. Built for ASEAN founders, buyers, and advisors.
Topics
M&A Fundamentals
4 articles
Core concepts every participant needs to understand.
Valuation Methods
2 articles
How businesses are valued in Malaysian M&A transactions.
Deal Structuring
3 articles
How transactions are structured legally and financially.
Due Diligence
4 articles
What buyers and advisors examine before signing.
ASEAN Regulatory
2 articles
Legal and regulatory framework for M&A in the region.
Post-Acquisition
2 articles
What happens after the deal closes.
Financing
1 article
How acquisitions are funded in the Malaysian market.
Exit Planning
1 article
Preparing your business for sale — 24 months out.
Recent Articles
View all →PDPA and M&A: Managing Personal Data in Due Diligence
M&A due diligence involves substantial flows of personal data — employee records, customer databases, supplier contacts. Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010 creates obligations that parties and advisors need to proactively manage rather than ignore.
8 min read
The First 100 Days: Post-Acquisition Integration in Malaysia
The integration phase is where acquisitions succeed or fail. Most value destruction in M&A happens in the first six months, not the deal room. A disciplined 100-day plan built for the Malaysian business context makes the difference.
9 min read
Valuing AI and Technology Companies in Malaysian M&A
Technology and AI businesses require a different valuation lens. Recurring revenue multiples, ARR, gross margin thresholds, and IP ownership documentation determine value in ways that EBITDA-centric frameworks miss. Here is how to assess a Malaysian tech SME properly.
9 min read
Financing Acquisitions in Malaysia: Debt, Equity, and Vendor Notes
Most acquisitions in Malaysia are not funded with equity alone. Understanding how deals are typically capitalised — bank debt, equity, vendor financing, and government-linked schemes — gives both buyers and sellers a clearer picture of how transactions actually close.
8 min read
How PE Funds Evaluate Acquisition Targets in ASEAN
Private equity evaluation is not arbitrary — it follows a repeatable framework shaped by fund mandates, return requirements, and exit horizon. Understanding this framework tells you exactly what to fix before putting your business in front of a PE buyer.
9 min read
10 Deal Breakers in Malaysian M&A (and How to Avoid Them)
Most Malaysian acquisition failures are preventable. This analysis of the ten issues most commonly found in due diligence that kill deals — or should kill them — gives both buyers and sellers a practical pre-process checklist.
9 min read
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