Advisory

Creating Value at Every Stage of the Deal

In an environment defined by economic pressure, shifting capital flows, and strategic uncertainty, getting a deal right matters more than ever. Whether you're acquiring a business, raising capital, divesting a non-core asset, or navigating a restructuring, every transaction shapes the future of your organization. The stakes are high — but so is the opportunity.

At KPMG in Bahrain, our Deal Advisory practice helps clients unlock, protect, and sustain value through every phase of the deal lifecycle. We bring together transaction experience, financial acumen, sector knowledge, and data-driven insight to support sound decision-making at speed.

Our teams go beyond the transaction itself. We look at how the deal fits into your broader strategic agenda, assess its implications across operations and functions, and support you in realizing the full potential after the ink is dry. With access to KPMG’s global network, we offer seamless cross-border execution and deep sector-specific capability, powered by leading tools and analytics.

Whether you’re pursuing growth, responding to disruption, or preparing for transformation, we help you move with clarity and confidence.

How we can help

We support clients across the entire deal lifecycle — from defining strategy and evaluating options to executing transactions and optimizing value post-close. Our approach is collaborative, insight-led, and focused on outcomes that matter.

Transaction Services

We provide end-to-end support across buy-side and sell-side engagements, including financial and non-financial (ESG) due diligence, deal structuring, synergy assessment, and post-deal integration planning.

Valuation Services

We deliver clear, independent valuations of businesses, intangible assets, and complex financial instruments for transactions, financial reporting, tax, and strategic planning purposes.

Strategy and Commercial Advisory

We assess the strategic and commercial logic of an investment, validate growth assumptions, and provide evidence-based perspectives on market dynamics, customer trends, and competitive positioning.

Restructuring Services

We help businesses under financial pressure preserve value, restore stakeholder confidence, and design viable turnaround strategies - whether through operational improvement, refinancing, or managed exit.

Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory

We advise clients across the full M&A spectrum, from target identification and market entry strategies to negotiation support and integration planning including human capital integration.

Technology, Analytics and Global Reach

Our Deal Advisory approach is powered by advanced data analytics and digital tools that give you greater visibility into deal risks, financial exposures, and value levers. We use proprietary KPMG platforms and global methodologies to accelerate insight and improve deal outcomes.

We also bring the strength of KPMG’s global alliances to support transactions involving system integration, IT separation planning, or post-deal technology transformation.

We help clients:

• Identify opportunities that align with their strategic and financial objectives
• Make better investment and divestment decisions with confidence
• Improve deal readiness and reduce execution risk
• Preserve and maximize value before, during, and after the deal
• Enable sustainable transformation and long-term growth

Whether you're buying, selling, refinancing, or repositioning for the future, our team is ready to support you with practical advice, sector insight, and an unwavering focus on value.

Transforming Strategy into Results

Leading organizations in the Kingdom of Bahrain and across the wider region understand that success today demands more than ambition. It requires alignment between strategy and execution, a technology-enabled operating model, and the ability to lead through constant change. Businesses that outperform are those that think differently, move faster, and use digital solutions to power transformation.

At KPMG in Bahrain, our Management Consulting practice helps clients bridge the gap between vision and reality. We work with executive teams to shape strategic priorities, build more resilient and efficient operations, and embed digital and AI-driven solutions that unlock sustainable value.

We combine local insight with the strength of KPMG’s global network, bringing access to world-class tools, delivery frameworks, and deep sector knowledge. As strategic partners of Oracle, SAP, and ServiceNow, we bring proven expertise in enterprise transformation, from cloud migration to integrated business planning and intelligent automation. Our Center of Excellence for Low-Code helps clients fast-track solution development, cut costs, and improve time to value.

Whether you're preparing for growth, restructuring operations, or transforming your digital core, we help you lead with confidence, backed by insight, capability, and execution power.

How we can help

Our Management Consulting services in Bahrain are designed to enable transformation across your enterprise. We combine strategic insight with hands-on delivery, supported by deep expertise in technology, data, and people.

Business Strategy

We work with clients to define strategic priorities, assess market opportunities, and create actionable plans that align leadership and accelerate growth. Every strategy is tailored, insight-driven, and built for real-world execution.

Operational Transformation

We help streamline operations, simplify processes, and redesign target operating models. Our focus is on improving agility, reducing cost, and enhancing service delivery across core business functions.

Technology Enablement

From ERP rollouts to enterprise architecture design, we help clients implement the technology backbone required for scalable, future-ready operations. We deliver end-to-end support across major systems and platforms.

AI and Automation

We embed AI and intelligent automation into business workflows to increase speed, reduce error, and enable data-driven decision making. From use case identification to deployment, we help organizations operationalize AI with confidence.

Low-Code Solutions

Through our Bahrain-based Center of Excellence for Low-Code, we help clients rapidly develop scalable applications with minimal coding. This drives down development costs, reduces dependency on legacy systems, and accelerates digital delivery.

Global Alliances: SAP, ServiceNow, Oracle

As strategic implementation partners for SAP, ServiceNow, and Oracle, we support clients with ERP transformation, service management, cloud enablement, and data integration. Our alliance-based delivery model ensures global quality with local relevance.

Data and Information Management

We help organizations establish trusted data foundations that enable better decisions and stronger governance. Our services include data strategy, architecture, governance frameworks, and master data management.

Our team brings together functional specialists, technologists, and change leaders to deliver transformation that sticks. At every stage, we aim to reduce complexity, improve resilience, and unlock measurable value.

Managing Risk with Insight and Precision

In today’s interconnected and unpredictable business environment, risk is no longer something to be managed in isolation. Regulatory change, geopolitical tension, ESG scrutiny, cybersecurity threats, and evolving stakeholder expectations are reshaping how organizations define resilience and trust. At the same time, internal factors such as business expansion, innovation, and talent dynamics introduce further complexity.

At KPMG in Bahrain, we help clients shift from reactive risk management to a proactive, insight-led approach that builds both protection and performance. Risk isn’t just a compliance issue. It’s a strategic lever that, when managed well, enables smarter decisions, faster growth, and more sustainable outcomes.

Our resident Risk Consulting team in the Kingdom of Bahrain works closely with boards, executive leadership, and risk owners to help them identify critical exposures, enhance governance, improve control environments, and stay ahead of regulatory and market expectations. With over 30 specialists based in Bahrain and access to KPMG’s global network of technologists, forensic investigators, actuaries, ex-regulators, ESG advisors, HR experts and data scientists, we deliver practical solutions that are locally relevant and globally informed.

We embed technology and data at the core of our approach, leveraging AI, automation, and analytics to provide deeper visibility into risk and performance. Whether it's strengthening internal controls, improving audit quality, or designing future-ready governance frameworks, we help clients protect value and move forward with confidence.

How we can help

Our Risk Consulting services in Bahrain span a wide range of functional and sector-specific capabilities, including:

Revenue Assurance

We help clients improve control over financial processes, reduce leakage, and enhance the reliability of financial reporting.

ESG Risk Advisory

We support clients in managing environmental, social, and governance risks that affect operations, funding, compliance, and reputation. Our ESG specialists help integrate risk insights into strategic decision-making and reporting frameworks.

People and Change/ Human Capital Advisory

We work with clients to manage organizational change, develop future-ready leaders, and create cultures that support transformation and ethical risk behavior. We provide insights into workforce risks, including attrition, engagement, legal exposure, and reputational challenges. Our focus is on aligning talent strategies with enterprise risk management.

Executive Search and Selection

We assist clients in identifying and appointing leadership talent with the right capabilities and mindset to lead in a risk-conscious, regulated environment.

Forensic Services

We offer investigation support, fraud risk management, and dispute advisory services to help clients respond to misconduct, safeguard reputation, and reinforce compliance.

Quality Assurance Reviews

We conduct independent reviews to evaluate compliance with quality standards, identify process gaps, and support continual improvement.

Internal Audit

We deliver internal audit services that are risk-based, forward-looking, and tailored to business strategy. Our audits deliver assurance while also identifying opportunities for control improvement and efficiency.

Technology and Cyber Audit

We assess IT systems, digital infrastructure, data governance, and cybersecurity controls to ensure alignment with business goals and regulatory obligations.

Financial Risk Management

We help clients manage exposures across credit, market, operational, and liquidity risks. Our advisory includes stress testing, risk modeling, and risk appetite frameworks.

Corporate Governance and Compliance

We advise boards, audit committees, and executive leadership on best practices in corporate and family governance, regulatory readiness, and ethics frameworks.

Why clients choose KPMG in Bahrain

• Deep understanding of local regulations, industries, and stakeholder dynamics
• Integrated global expertise across governance, compliance, technology, and risk
• Practical, technology-enabled solutions using AI, low-code tools, and advanced analytics
• Strong focus on ESG, reputation protection, and long-term resilience
• Trusted by leading organizations across financial services, energy, government, and large family businesses

We help clients:

• Identify and manage key business, regulatory, and operational risks
• Strengthen internal controls and governance structures
• Improve compliance across business units and jurisdictions
• Detect value leakage and performance inefficiencies
• Use risk insights to drive smarter decisions and improve agility
• Build trust with regulators, investors, and stakeholders

Risk is inevitable. How you manage it is a choice. With KPMG, you can turn uncertainty into advantage.