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  • Project-Hub : Ideations, Dubai, UAE
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  • Service : Research, Finance
  • Date : May, 2020
  • Tags : Steel, GCC

Steel Manufacturer

PE fund acquired a majority stake in a leading manufacturer of steel and structural products in the GCC

Our Team was working closely with the investee company. The aim was to providing support in developing and preparing a five-year strategic business plan of the company which was critical for maintaining long-term profitability and stellar growth performance. Our Team assisted the management team in building and articulating a five-year marketing plan which can be referred by the marketing department in the long term (3 to 5 years) for goal setting, marketing targets, geographic and product expansion strategy and exploring other business opportunities. Additionally, we assisted the CEO of the company in preparing various reports/presentations during the period of the ownership change. Solution Our team undertook complete study of the company along with the factory visit and interaction with key business division heads to get an on-the-ground feel of the company’s operations. In the first phase, we worked closely with the company management to assist them in formulating various aspects of their marketing strategy including geographical expansion and better market reach strategy, product portfolio expansion strategy, customer relationship strengthening strategy, competitive analysis, etc. In the second phase, we assisted them by analyzing critical parameters for maintaining long-term profitability and revenue growth including backward integration options, forward integration opportunities and other initiatives to improve the efficiency and utilization of facilities. The study also measured the impact of various initiatives on volumes, revenue and profitability along with capex requirement analysis for each of the initiatives and understanding the payback period for each of them. Following the feedback from the management, our team prepared a comprehensive, impactful and interactive marketing strategy and business plan documents. Strategic Business Plan & Five- Year Marketing Strategy Substantial saving of the top management’s time and efforts for data collection from business heads and formulating and articulating the marketing plan and strategic business plan. The senior management could dedicate this saved time for core business functions. Neutral position of our team with the company’s employees enabled more honest and transparent responses from all stakeholders. Collection of useful qualitative data through interactions, interviews and focused questionnaires. Access to our tools and processes derived from other industries and sectors which are essential in making the report/presentation/document more impactful. Availability of specific financial modelling/designing/technical skills that are non-existent in- house.



Project Analysis

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Steel Project Results

Substantial saving of the top management’s time and efforts for data collection from business heads and formulating and articulating the marketing plan and strategic business plan.


  • Availability of specific financial modelling/designing/technical skills.
  • Access to tools and processes derived from other industries and sectors which are essential in making the report/presentation/document more impactful.
  • Collection of useful qualitative data through interactions, interviews and focused questionnaires.
  • Neutral position of our team with the company’s employees enabled more honest and transparent responses from all stakeholders.

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