RSM Vietnam was in the list of Outstanding Advisory firms at the Vietnam M&A Forum 2020 held in Ho Chi Minh City on 24 November 2020. This is a recognition our firm in unceasing efforts of advising for the clients in various industries along with a variety of services provided including finance, business, tax consulting and transaction supports for over the past years.

Vietnam M&A Forum is the biggest annual event of M&A and investment networking in Vietnam that is jointly held by Vietnam Investment Review (VIR) Group and AVM Vietnam under the patronage of the Ministry of Planning and Investment. In the 12th Vietnam M&A Forum – 2020,the Organizing Board announced the list of “The Best Investment and M&A Deals of the Year 2019-2020” and “The Best M&A Advisory Firms in 2019-2020” based on evaluation criteria from top Vietnam and international M&A experts.

The Vietnam M&A Forum 2020 presented the efforts of business firms, and investors to connect and put a spurt on in term of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals in the new normal. With the theme of “Upsurging in the new normal” the forum provided the Vietnamese M&A market overview and highlight the country’s successes in preventing the pandemic and boosting the economy’s resilience.

The M&A transaction is not only about involving re-operation and debt restructuring but also monitoring business growth, profitability; handling of hidden legal issues; gaining market share in along with evaluating the impact of related agreements and other specialized regulations.

As a result, the assistance from experienced consulting firm having in-depth knowledge of your industry is needed. This firm help clients through all stages of a merger or acquisition process, whether they are cross-industry or cross-border deals.

Understanding capabilities and expectations of two parties, tiding each party over the gap between them and driving the transaction in the right direction is consulting firm’s duties. They play an integral role in deals that save your time, resources and maximize the return on your deal as well.

The total value of M&A deals 2019 in Vietnam reached 7.2 billion USD, equaling 94.7% compared to 2018. Due to the impact of Covid-19 and other factors, it is projected that the M&A value in 2020 will continue to be declined, approximately 3.5 billion USD (equal to 48.6% in comparison with 2019). However, investors and businesses in Vietnam still hold a strong belief in the resilience of the M&A market post pandemic. The market is predicted to recover and reach to 4.5 – 5 billion USD in 2021.

Being in the list of Outstanding Advisory firms, it recognized RSM Vietnam efforts in providing clients with our various consulting services for a wide range of M&A deals as well as our desire in helping investors remove difficulties in legal, accounting, finance, and tax. By mitigate those challenges, enterprises can explore new investment and partnership opportunities for considerable benefits and achieve strategic goals as well.

About RSM Vietnam

RSM Vietnam – a member of RSM global network, is one of the leading mid-tier accounting and advisory firms in Vietnam. Our team consist of experienced, skilled and well-motivated management professionals. We endeavor to be your great business partner by the way of bringing creative added value solutions to your success by providing professional services following international quality standards adapted to Vietnamese business environment.