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Who We Are

An independent advisory firm built around Malaysia SMEs.

CKS Advisory (Coreknowledge Solutions Sdn Bhd) is a Kuala Lumpur-based M&A and corporate advisory firm supporting founder-led SMEs across Malaysia and ASEAN. We help business owners navigate succession, growth capital, acquisitions, and strategic transactions through senior-led advisory and execution.

Our Mission Statement

“CKS Advisory is uniquely positioned to empower Malaysian SMEs with institutional-calibre expertise, enabling them to capitalise on opportunities and achieve sustainable success through corporate exercises. With roots in established private equity, we specialize in bridging the corporate advisory and strategic advisory gap faced by Malaysian SMEs.”

Our Vision

To be the trusted partner enabling Malaysian SMEs to scale, professionalize, and unlock long-term value through disciplined corporate actions.

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Why CKS Advisory

Six reasons owners and investors work with us.

01

Institutional-Calibre for SMEs

Institutional-grade processes, deal structuring and financial modelling tailored to mid-market realities.

02

Private Equity DNA

Commercially grounded advice informed by an investor perspective — we understand value-creation levers and how buyers evaluate assets.

03

End-to-End Execution

From readiness assessment to due diligence orchestration, structuring, negotiation and closing.

04

Senior-Led Delivery

Direct founder engagement throughout the lifecycle. A lean team means faster decisions and consistent advice.

05

Local Depth, Regional Perspective

Deep understanding of the Malaysian landscape, with connectivity across ASEAN.

06

Alignment & Transparency

Transparent fees, milestone-based deliverables and a success orientation aligned with your outcome.

Our Services
consultancy

Research & Consultancy

Strategic insights and independent analysis to unlock value, define direction, and support decision-making.

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transaction support

Transaction Support

Full-cycle M&A and fundraising execution service. We manage the entire deal lifecycle from preparation to closing to maximize value.
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buy side support

Buy-Side Support

Disciplined acquisition processes for inorganic growth. We help identify, evaluate, and secure the right targets.
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Delivering strategic insight and execution support across complex transactions and business decisions.

Our Experience

Selected Transactions

Lingerie Brand Retailer

Devistiture of 100% equity interest to

Strategic Buyer

Role: Sell Side Advisor
2026

CKS Advisory

Grocery Retailer

Divestiture of 100% equity interest to

Strategic Buyer

Role: Sell Side Advisor
2026

CKS Advisory

Saas Provider

Seed-stage equity funding from

Strategic Investors

Role: Equity Fundraising Advisor
2025

CKS Advisory

Technology Solutions Provider

Seed-stage debt funding from

HNWI

Role: Debt Fundraising Advisor
2025

CKS Advisory

Considering a transaction?

Talk to us about your business goals and transaction plans.

From early-stage strategy to transaction execution, we work closely with business owners to navigate complex decisions with clarity and confidence.

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BUY-SIDE SEARCHES • BS-018

Logistics

Seeking Malaysian logistics providers specialising in cold chain and chemical handling. Aim is to add temperature-controlled and hazardous goods capability to the network.

STRUCTURE

Flexible
ACQUIRER TYPE

Strategic Investor

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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BUY-SIDE SEARCHES • BS-017

Carpark

Seeking Malaysian carpark assets located within commercial or retail (mall) developments. Open to both operating businesses and the underlying carpark real estate.

STRUCTURE

Flexible
ACQUIRER TYPE

Strategic Investor

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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BUY-SIDE SEARCHES • BS-016

Professional service firms

Seeking Malaysian professional service firms across fund administration, corporate secretarial, accounting/audit and IT services (SI). Open to phased buyouts with partners staying on.

STRUCTURE

Flexible
ACQUIRER TYPE

Strategic Investor

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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BUY-SIDE SEARCHES • BS-015

Education services

Seeking Malaysian education services providers across tuition and enrichment centres, kindergartens, private schools and K12. Curriculum and campus management capability on offer.

STRUCTURE

100% Buyout
ACQUIRER TYPE

Strategic Investor

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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BUY-SIDE SEARCHES • BS-014

Cleanroom consumables

Seeking Malaysian cleanroom consumables manufacturers and distributors, including ESD products and aprons. Aim is to broaden the consumables range for semiconductor and medical device customers.

STRUCTURE

Flexible
ACQUIRER TYPE

Strategic Investor

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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BUY-SIDE SEARCHES • BS-013

M&E Engineering

Seeking Malaysian M&E engineering contractors, ideally with data centre project exposure. Balance sheet capacity available to bid for larger contracts.

STRUCTURE

Flexible
ACQUIRER TYPE

Strategic Investor

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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BUY-SIDE SEARCHES • BS-012

Non-food FMCG

Seeking Malaysian non-food FMCG brand owners in consumer electronics, personal care and cosmetics, with a focus on own-brand businesses.

STRUCTURE

Flexible
ACQUIRER TYPE

Strategic Investor

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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BUY-SIDE SEARCHES • BS-011

Smart factory solutions

Seeking Malaysian smart factory solution providers across precision machining, tooling, robotics components, MES software and AI vision. Regional distribution reach on offer, and open to founders remaining post-acquisition.

STRUCTURE

Flexible
ACQUIRER TYPE

Strategic Investor

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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BUY-SIDE SEARCHES • BS-010

Home services

Seeking Malaysian home services businesses, including home renovation services and building materials suppliers. Open to founders retaining a stake post-transaction.

STRUCTURE

Flexible
ACQUIRER TYPE

Private Equity

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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BUY-SIDE SEARCHES • BS-009

Animal nutrition

Seeking Malaysian animal nutrition assets, covering upstream feed ingredients, pet OEM/OBM, veterinary clinics, aquaculture and farm management. Aim is to build an integrated animal health and nutrition platform.

STRUCTURE

Flexible
ACQUIRER TYPE

Private Equity

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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BUY-SIDE SEARCHES • BS-008

Human resources (HR) related

Seeking Malaysian HR-related businesses across outsourcing, payroll, EOR and HRMS platforms. Open to partnering with founders to scale regionally.

STRUCTURE

Flexible
ACQUIRER TYPE

Growth Fund

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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BUY-SIDE SEARCHES • BS-007

Vertical market software

Seeking Malaysian vertical market software vendors with recurring revenues and a SaaS model. Focused on niche category leaders, with funding available for product and regional expansion.

STRUCTURE

100% Buyout
ACQUIRER TYPE

Private Equity

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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BUY-SIDE SEARCHES • BS-006

Facility management services

Seeking Malaysian facility management services businesses spanning commercial HVAC, elevators, fire safety, lighting and water filtration. Focus on consolidating recurring-revenue maintenance platforms.

STRUCTURE

Flexible
ACQUIRER TYPE

Growth Fund

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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BUY-SIDE SEARCHES • BS-005

Food-related manufacturer

Seeking Malaysian specialised ingredient producers

STRUCTURE

Majority (60%) - 100% buyout
ACQUIRER TYPE

Private Equity

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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BUY-SIDE SEARCHES • BS-004

Health supplement

Seeking Malaysian health supplement OBMs, OEMs and distributors. Manufacturing scale and wider channel access on offer to the acquired brand.

STRUCTURE

Flexible
ACQUIRER TYPE

Strategic Investor

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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BUY-SIDE SEARCHES • BS-003

Healthcare services

Seeking Malaysian healthcare services providers across labs, blood testing, dialysis, senior care, GP clinics, TPA, medical billing and aesthetics. Open to founders staying on post-acquisition.

STRUCTURE

Flexible
ACQUIRER TYPE

Strategic Investor

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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BUY-SIDE SEARCHES • BS-002

Grocery retailing

Seeking large-format hyper/supermarket operators in Malaysia, with a preference for outlets above 10,000 sq ft. Priority is on geographical footprint, so loss-making stores remain of interest.

STRUCTURE

100% Buyout
ACQUIRER TYPE

Strategic Investor

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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BUY-SIDE SEARCHES • BS-001

FMCG

Seeking Malaysian food-related FMCG manufacturers with own brand owners – snacks, confectionery, beverages and etc. Support available for bolt-on acquisitions post-close.

STRUCTURE

Majority (60%) - 100% buyout
ACQUIRER TYPE

Strategic Investor

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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SELL-SIDE MANDATE • SS-011

Sticker

Project Sticker is a Malaysia-based manufacturer of labels and stickers serving industrial and consumer-goods customers, with in-house printing and finishing capability across its product range.

STRUCTURE

Buy-out
SECTOR/INDUSTRY

Manufacturing
PROJECT TYPE

M&A

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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SELL-SIDE MANDATE • SS-010

Crave

Project Crave is a Malaysia-based multi-brand F&B operator with a portfolio of distinct dining concepts spanning buffet, casual and semi-fine dining and cafés across Japanese, Chinese and Western cuisines. Outlets sit in mall and retail locations, supported by a centralised management platform.

STRUCTURE

Buy-out
SECTOR/INDUSTRY

F&B
PROJECT TYPE

M&A

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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SELL-SIDE MANDATE • SS-009

Ultra

Project Ultra is a Malaysia-based precision engineering and semiconductor equipment consumables business with over two decades of operating history. Based in northern Malaysia, it serves the semiconductor and wafer-fabrication supply chain as well as the renewable energy sector.

STRUCTURE

Minority equity
SECTOR/INDUSTRY

Industrial
PROJECT TYPE

Growth fundraising

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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SELL-SIDE MANDATE • SS-008

Thermal

Project Thermal is a Malaysia-based manufacturer of thermal paper and medical-grade printer media. It converts jumbo rolls into finished products including paper rolls, baggage tags and boarding passes, ticketing media, labels, barcode ribbons, medical chart recording media and other medical disposables.

STRUCTURE

Buy-out
SECTOR/INDUSTRY

Manufacturing
PROJECT TYPE

M&A

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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SELL-SIDE MANDATE • SS-007

Broma

Project Broma is an established Malaysia-based premium chocolate manufacturer with a multi-decade operating history. It has repositioned from a low-volume bean-to-bar model towards high-volume functional health chocolate, with exports to China.

STRUCTURE

Minority equity
SECTOR/INDUSTRY

Manufacturing
PROJECT TYPE

Growth fundraising

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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SELL-SIDE MANDATE • SS-006

Build

Project Build is a leading Malaysia-based manufacturer and distributor of material handling equipment (MHE) with a mature, institutionalised operating history. It manages a fleet of more than 4,000 units and is actively transitioning from traditional heavy manufacturing towards a higher-margin rental and distribution model.

STRUCTURE

Minority equity
SECTOR/INDUSTRY

Industrial
PROJECT TYPE

Growth fundraising

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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SELL-SIDE MANDATE • SS-005

Indulge

Project Indulge is a Malaysia-based operator of a quick-service restaurant chain with over 20 years of operating history. It runs a scalable mix of franchised and corporate outlets, supported by a modern central kitchen handling standardised food preparation and supply.

STRUCTURE

Buy-out
SECTOR/INDUSTRY

F&B
PROJECT TYPE

M&A

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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SELL-SIDE MANDATE • SS-004

Mixture

Project Mixture is a Malaysia-based manufacturer and marketer of Asian sauces and cooking pastes sold under its own consumer brand. It operates a halal- and food-safety-certified plant in southern Malaysia, distributing through hypermarkets, supermarkets, the provision trade and foodservice across Malaysia and Singapore.

STRUCTURE

Buy-out
SECTOR/INDUSTRY

Consumer
PROJECT TYPE

M&A

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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SELL-SIDE MANDATE • SS-003

Haven

Project Haven is a Malaysia-based Asian food holdings group specialising in authentic Asian sauces and condiments. The business combines an own-brand portfolio with OEM/contract manufacturing and exports to more than 20 countries.

STRUCTURE

Buy-out
SECTOR/INDUSTRY

Manufacturing
PROJECT TYPE

M&A

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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SELL-SIDE MANDATE • SS-002

Solution

Project Solution is a Malaysia-based provider of security, Extra Low Voltage (ELV) and ICT systems integration services. It operates across Malaysia, Singapore and India, delivering design, installation and maintenance of smart building and digital infrastructure solutions for commercial and institutional clients.

STRUCTURE

Minority equity
SECTOR/INDUSTRY

Services
PROJECT TYPE

Growth fundraising

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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SELL-SIDE MANDATE • SS-001

Supplement

Project Supplement is a Malaysia-based manufacturer of herbal, nutraceutical and health supplement products. It operates multiple GMP- and HACCP-certified plants covering a broad dosage-form range, including capsules, powders, liquids and gummies. The business combines an own-brand portfolio with a sizeable OEM/contract manufacturing business.

STRUCTURE

Buy-out
SECTOR/INDUSTRY

Manufacturing
PROJECT TYPE

M&A

Further detail, including financials, is available to qualified counterparties under NDA.

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