Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the M&A opportunities in Vietnam market show high stability and even strong growth in 2021. In the first 10 months of 2021, the M&A market attracted $8.8 billion, an increase of 17.9% compared to 2020 and 13.7% compared to 2019, at the same time, there were some notable changes. Through this article, Apolo Lawyers would like to give some information about upcoming M&A opportunities in the Vietnamese market. Our clients, who have a problem with legal due diligence issues, do not hesitate to contact us via email at contact@apolo.com.vn or Hotline - (+84) 903419479.

Before learning about the opportunities of the M&A market, we will approach the transaction value tends to increase in Vietnam first.

1. Average transaction value tends to increase in M&A market

The increasing attraction of M&A investment in Vietnam is clearly demonstrated not only by the growth of total transaction value but also by the increasing average value of transactions.

The average transaction value increased from $28.1 million in 2019 to $42.8 million in October 2021. More and more deals valued at over $100 million were recorded. Only in the first 10 months of 2021, there were 22 transactions compared to 19 transactions in the whole of 2019. Increasingly large deals are expected to continue in the near future.

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2. Forecast of M&A trends in the coming time in Vietnam market

The new normal has both positive and negative impacts on the M&A market. Globally, the value of M&A in 2020 recorded a decline; in which, Vietnam is assessed to be the least affected among Southeast Asian countries.

Similarly, in other countries in the world, the Covid-19 pandemic has been creating a series of pressures for the Vietnamese economy in general and each industry and field in particular. However, Vietnam is emerging as a safe and attractive investment destination after successfully controlling the Covid-19 pandemic. Among Southeast Asian countries, Vietnam is an attractive country to enter or expand for foreign businesses. Despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnam is currently the only country with positive growth, while other countries in Southeast Asia have negative growth.

M&A in Vietnam is a form of activity that has not been specifically regulated in Vietnam, so businesses and investors, especially foreign investors, often face many obstacles and difficulties in implementation.

Customers wishing to transfer, buy, sell, merge, consolidate can contact us for assistance in finding a transfer partner and legal support.

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3. How can Apolo Lawyers support foriegn invester to conduct M&A activivities?

Apolo Lawyers is a law firm with many years of experience in legal issues relating to merger and acquisition transactions, especially cross-border merger and acquisition field. Clients who are conducting merger and acquisition transactions can contact Apolo Lawyers for:

• Advice on the process of merger and acquisition.

• Support due diligence process and intellectual property due diligence

• Consulting for foreign invester about the regulations of tax law.

• Advice on the notes when making M&A transactions, legal regulations and common risks when merging and acquiring businesses.

• Consulting and representing in the negotiation process of merger and acquisition transactions.

For further information, please contact us: Apolo Lawyers via email at contact@apolo.com.vn or Hotline - (+84) 903419479 for the best legal advice and support.

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