Arkoz Madencilik’s acquisition of Kars Çimento, for which ÜNLÜ & Co acted as the financial advisor to the buyer, has been recognised with the "M&A Deal of the Year in Central & Eastern Europe" award at the EMEA Finance Achievement Awards 2025.
The acquisition of Kars Çimento by Arkoz Madencilik, in which ÜNLÜ & Co—one of Türkiye’s leading investment services and asset management groups with 30 years of experience—served as financial advisor to the buyer, has been recognised by EMEA Finance, one of the leading international financial publications. The transaction was named "M&A Deal of the Year in Central & Eastern Europe" as part of the EMEA Finance Achievement Awards 2025.
The award was presented in recognition of the transaction’s strategic impact, its contribution to the industry and the long-term value it created. With the acquisition of Kars Çimento, Arkoz Madencilik further strengthened its production capacity and competitive position, while the transaction has become one of the most notable mergers and acquisitions in the Turkish cement industry in recent years.
“This award highlights the strategic importance and long-term value of the transaction”
Emphasising that ÜNLÜ & Co continues to support its clients in achieving their growth ambitions, contribute to the transformation of industries and advise on transactions that create sustainable value at an international level, Zeynep Koçak, Managing Director, Corporate Finance at ÜNLÜ & Co, commented:
"The recognition of Arkoz Madencilik’s acquisition of Kars Çimento by EMEA Finance is a meaningful confirmation of the transaction’s strategic importance and the value it has created at an international level. As ÜNLÜ & Co, we will continue to provide strategic advisory services throughout companies’ growth and transformation journeys and remain a trusted partner in transactions that create sustainable value."
“This award is a significant recognition of our long-term vision on an international platform”
Commenting on the award, İbrahim Çelebi, Chief Financial Officer of Arkoz Madencilik, said:
"We are delighted to receive this prestigious award from EMEA Finance. The acquisition of Kars Çimento represents one of the key milestones in our sustainable growth strategy. We believe this investment will generate significant value not only in terms of operational scale, but also through its contribution to regional development, efficiency and long-term value creation. Having our transaction recognised as Deal of the Year on an international platform is an important acknowledgement of our vision and strategic approach for the future. Going forward, we will continue to create value for our industry through our innovative perspective, production capabilities and commitment to sustainability."
The award was presented at a ceremony held in London. On behalf of Arkoz Madencilik, the award was received by Board Member Ömer Uçar and Chief Financial Officer İbrahim Çelebi, while ÜNLÜ & Co was represented by Simge Ündüz, Head of Corporate Finance and Executive Committee Member, and Zeynep Koçak, Managing Director, Corporate Finance.
The EMEA Finance Achievement Awards recognise the most successful financing, investment, and mergers and acquisitions transactions across Europe, the Middle East and Africa each year following an independent evaluation process. The 2025 awards highlight the region’s most successful and impactful transactions on the international stage.
