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We craft innovative solutions for clients worldwide.

At Pretium Advisory, we deliver innovative solutions globally, combining local insights with global market trends. Our team, led by industry veterans, offers expertise, creativity, and a vast network to address complex challenges and opportunities.

We tailor our approach to each client’s unique needs, whether navigating the Turkish corporate landscape or connecting international investors with new opportunities.

Our commitment to understanding both global and local dynamics ensures our clients are always ahead, turning ambitious visions into tangible successes.

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Our Values

Our values reflect our commitment to ethical business practices, innovative approaches to corporate advisory and a deep-seated belief in the power of partnership.

Independence

Free of restrictions and conflicts, serving the best interest of its clients.

Character

Honesty and consistency, always delivering results.

Experience

Serving a diversified client base since the late 1980s.

Network

Capacity to match and optimise needs and funding.

Our Alliances

Pretium Advisory has built strategic alliances with a network of world-class financial institutions and Turkish sector-specific institutions. These alliances allow us to provide our clients with a comprehensive solution across a wide range of markets.

Here are some of the benefits of our alliances:

  • Deeper Industry Expertise: By working with sector-specific institutions, we gain access to in-depth knowledge of the nuances of different industries. This allows us to provide our clients with more tailored advice and support.
  • Global Reach: Our alliances with international financial institutions allow us to serve our clients on a global scale. We can help them access new markets, find new partners, and raise capital from a wider pool of investors.
  • Enhanced Credibility: Our alliances with well-respected institutions enhance our credibility and reputation. This can give our clients peace of mind when working with us.

We are committed to building strong and lasting alliances that benefit our clients. If you are interested in learning more about our alliances, please contact us today.

Infinita M&A Alliance

World-wide insight, World class expertise
(2023 – to date) The Infinita M&A Alliance is based on the simple premise that being part of a larger entity gives greater strength to its individual participants.
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IBS Research & Consultancy

Knowledge is power – Sector insight and competition analysis enable success.
IBS provides independent market analysis and insight on Türkiye to investors, financial institutions, international bodies and the public sector. IBS has carried out over 2,000 research projects in its 40 years of operation.
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MERIT Risk

Understanding risk and positioning for optimal funding needs on the ground specialists.
Merit is the one and only independent fixed-income research house dedicated to the Turkish bond market and produces fixed income research on all Turkish issuers.
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OUR FOUNDER

Mehmet Sami

Mehmet Sami, with over 35 years of proficiency in corporate finance, capital markets, and private equity advisory, has built an impressive career that spans a wide range of roles and contributions within the financial sector.

Previous Positions and Responsibilities:

  • IBS Research (1988/1989): Contributed his expertise in research and consulting.
  • Finansbank (1989/1991): Played a key role in corporate finance.
  • Euroturk Bank (1991/1994): Took on corporate finance responsibilities within a collaboration of international banks.
  • Ata Invest (1994/2012): Led the establishment of Investment Banking, Research, and Institutional Equity Trading & Sales divisions, contributing to the firm’s rise as a leading independent investment bank in Türkiye.
  • Deloitte (2012/2015): Advanced to Lead M&A and Debt Advisory Partner and became a member of the Deloitte Global M&A Executive Committee.
  • Pretium Advisory (2015-to date): Spearheading boutique consulting with a focus on delivering specialized advisory services.

Key Service Accomplishments:

  • M&A Advisory: Pioneered the establishment of an international client base, and managed various significant privatization, cross-border M&A, and large international joint ventures in Türkiye since 1988.

  • Private Equity Advisory: Since 1996, he initiated and executed numerous private equity deals, raised Türkiye’s first and largest PE Fund in 2000, served as its strategic advisor, and was a part of its Investment Committee for 7 years. He has also provided advisory on 12 PE deals in Türkiye.

  • Capital Markets – ECM: Managed over 10 IPOs during his time at Finansbank, a substantial 25% of all IPOs in 1990. He also managed nearly 70 IPOs and SPOs as Lead/Co Manager/Syndicate Member from 1994 to 2012.

  • Capital Markets – DCM: Has experience with local bond markets, including issuing corporate bonds and funding for corporates after a prolonged period of economic crowding out.

  • Capital Markets – Equity Sales & Trading: Developed a research-backed equity sales and trading platform targeting US, European, and GCC Institutional Investors. This growth led to the establishment of a US office to serve institutional investors through a long-standing strategic alliance.

  • Corporate Governance: Mr. Sami has restructured and set corporate governance standards for various Turkish corporations and serves as an Independent Director on the boards of several prominent corporates, most of which are joint ventures with multinationals. He is an active member of various committees including Corporate Governance, Early Risk Detection, and Audit Committees. Beyond his corporate roles, he is engaged with social and non-governmental organizations, including his role as the Chairman of the Board Directors Association in Türkiye.

Mehmet Sami’s career is a testament to his extensive experience and influential presence in the financial domain, marked by significant achievements and leadership roles that have shaped the trajectory of corporate finance and governance in Türkiye.

Founder’s Conference, Panel and Webinar Roles

Actively involved in organising seminars, panels and webinars on Türkiye, Corporate Finance and Corporate Governance matters. Actively taking part in articulating;

  1. The strategic role of Türkiye for being a supply chain partner, near-shoring candidate and regional coordination hub role.
  2. How Entrepreneurs can add value by Pretium Advisory’s corporate governance and corporate finance know-how.