Corporate finance and M&A advisory for the GCC.
Aamir Capital advises owners, boards and investors in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman on acquisitions, disposals, valuation, due diligence, capital raising and project finance. Every mandate is led by the founder.
Advisory coverage across the six GCC states.
What we advise on
Eight services across the transaction lifecycle, for owners, boards, sponsors and investors.
Buy-Side and Sell-Side Mandates
End-to-end execution of acquisitions and disposals, from strategy and targeting to signing.
Learn moreCapital Structuring
Debt and equity structures matched to cash flow, covenants and shareholder objectives.
Learn moreFundraising Support
Financial models, investor materials and process support for equity and debt raises.
Learn moreMergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Strategic rationale, pricing and integration planning for mergers and acquisitions.
Learn moreFinancial Modeling and Valuations
Defensible valuations supported by integrated models and documented assumptions.
Learn moreFinancial Due Diligence
Independent verification of earnings, cash flow and net debt before commitment.
Learn moreProject Finance Modeling
Lender-grade models for infrastructure, energy and utilities projects.
Learn moreReal Estate Advisory
Investment analysis of individual assets and portfolios across GCC markets.
Learn moreThe markets we cover
Six GCC markets, served by one advisory team. Each has its own regulators, exchanges and transaction structures, and in each we work alongside local legal and tax advisers.
Saudi Arabia
The region's largest economy, with an active programme of privatisation, infrastructure investment and capital markets listings.
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A deep market for cross-border transactions, family-group restructurings and listings on ADX and DFM.
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An energy-led economy with a large sovereign investment base and a growing private sector.
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Established family-owned groups, an active domestic capital base and a long-standing stock exchange.
Learn moreBahrain
A regional financial centre with a developed banking, fund and professional services sector.
Learn moreOman
Energy, logistics and industrial sectors, supported by a national economic diversification programme.
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Meet the founder
Mohammed Aamir Shaikh, Founder
Aamir founded Aamir Capital to give decisions of this weight senior attention. He has spent more than ten years in M&A, investment and corporate finance roles in Saudi Arabia and the GCC, and he leads every engagement personally.
How an engagement runs
The same four stages apply to every mandate, so scope, deliverables and next steps are always defined.
Understand
We define the objective, the decision to be taken and the information it requires.
Analyze
We build the model, valuation or diligence work to a documented standard.
Recommend
We present a clear recommendation, including the risks and any conclusions that may be unwelcome.
Support
We remain engaged through negotiation, documentation and closing.
Research and guides
Technical guides to valuation, leveraged buyouts and project finance, with diagrams and worked examples.
Business valuation explained: methods, steps and common mistakes
A structured approach to valuing a business: methods, inputs and common errors.
10 min readRead the guideLeveraged buyout (LBO) explained: how it works and where returns come from
How sponsors acquire companies with leverage, with a worked example of the returns.
9 min readRead the guideProject finance explained: structure, risks, debt sizing and modeling
How large projects are financed on their own cash flows, and how lenders size debt.
10 min readRead the guideTools, templates and reference
Calculators, templates and reference material for owners, investors and practitioners. No registration required.
Free calculators
Intrinsic value, debt capacity and WACC. They open on their own pages and run in your browser.
OpenFree templates
A 3-statement financial model and an investment committee memo to start from.
OpenFinance glossary
96 defined terms, from EBITDA to DSCR.
OpenData and market links
Betas and multiples from Damodaran, plus TradingView, Trading Economics, TASI and regulators.
OpenFrequently asked questions
What does an M&A adviser do?
We advise on the strategy, valuation, structure and negotiation of acquisitions and disposals, and we run the financial analysis behind each decision. The decision remains yours. Our role is to make sure it is taken on complete and reliable information.
How is a business valued?
A valuation produces a defensible range, not a single figure. We combine methods such as discounted cash flow and comparable company and transaction multiples, document every assumption, and show how the range moves when assumptions change.
Which markets do you cover?
We advise clients in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. Local legal, tax and regulatory advice is provided by advisers in each jurisdiction, and we coordinate with them.
Which industries do you work in?
Energy, industrial and manufacturing, infrastructure and utilities, real estate, logistics, media and technology, among others. The analytical work is the same across sectors, and sector context is built into every engagement.
What size of company do you advise?
Family-owned groups, growth companies and larger corporates. Scope is matched to the size and complexity of the transaction.
What is the difference between a valuation and a financial model?
A financial model projects the performance of a business. A valuation applies that model, together with market evidence, to determine what the business is worth. The model comes first, and the valuation is only as reliable as the model behind it.
Is Aamir Capital a bank, a broker or a licensed adviser?
No. We are an advisory company. We do not manage money, hold client funds, trade or place securities, or act as a real estate agent. Where a regulated or licensed firm is required, we work alongside one.
How does an engagement begin?
Send a short note on the situation. We confirm receipt, hold an introductory call and agree scope and fees in writing before any work begins.
Discuss your transaction.
Introductory calls are free and carry no obligation. All discussions are confidential.