Selling your company
We are committed to delivering the best results, aligned with your specific vision for the future.
Selling your company.
We are committed to delivering the best results, aligned with your specific vision for the future.
Your ultimate accomplishment.
Selling your business requires a carefully managed process in which your strategic, financial and personal ambitions are the most important. With our market knowledge and extensive experience, we realise transactions that truly reflect what you have built step by step.
We typically focus on transactions with an enterprise value from €15 million onwards.
The added value of a M&A boutique.
+ Personal
A personalised approach, tailored to your goals and your situation.
+ Senior involvement.
Engagement of experienced professionals throughout the entire sale process.
+ Entrepreneurial.
We think and act like entrepreneurs, with a clear focus on value and results.
+ Quality.
No overcrowded agendas, but full attention and shared ownership.
Services.
Fit-for-sale
- Fit-for-sale scan
- Operational excellence
- Strategy / operational growth plan
- Strengthening management
- Exit preparation
- Working capital management
- Vendor Assistance
Selling your company
- Assisting in the preparation of a business plan
- Company valuation
- Preparation of a long list of potential buyers
- Drafting the Information Memorandum
- Process management
- Negotiations
- Setting up the data room
"Our experience shows that a sale, when properly prepared and executed at the right moment, has a success rate of over 95%."
The sale process.
The sale process.
From first preparations to final closing, keeping surprises to a minimum.
01
Voorbereiding & strategie
Together we determine the right timing and optimal sale strategy. We align the objectives of shareholders and management, and ensure the company is ready for sale.
02
Positioning & documentation
We discreetly approach selected parties, initiating structured discussions upon the execution of NDAs to drive concrete interest and secure indicative offers.
03
Voorbereiding & strategie
Selected parties are approached discreetly. After signing confidentiality agreements, we guide discussions and steer towards concrete interest and indicative offers.
04
Preparation & strategy
With the most suitable buyer, key terms are agreed. We tightly manage the due diligence process and ensure clear responses with minimal surprises.
05
Contracting & closing
We facilitate final agreement negotiations and manage the signing and closing process to ensure a successful transaction.
06
The next phase
Whether you are looking to reinvest, stay on as an entrepreneur, or transition out of the business, we help you determine your next move.
Our role.
You will have a single point of contact overseeing the entire process, ensuring seamless coordination among all stakeholders, including buyers, advisors, legal teams, accountants, and our international alliance.
We provide structured guidance, clear communication, and consistent documentation throughout the entire process, from identifying potential buyers to final closing and negotiations.
Selling well prepared.
10 key considerations for entrepreneurs
In this whitepaper we share ten essential considerations when selling a business, based on our years of experience. These insights help you make well-informed decisions.
Sell-side transactions.
Frequently asked questions.
What does a corporate finance adviser do when selling a business?
Sell-side advisors maximise value for business owners by managing the transaction lifecycle: preparing marketing documents, engaging qualified buyers, navigating due diligence, and securing the best price and terms through to closing.
What is my company worth?
While a business is theoretically worth the sum of its future cash flows, potential buyers often use a simpler method: taking the operating profit – before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) – and applying a market multiple to it.
To determine the value of your shares, interest-bearing debt should be deducted from the calculated enterprise value, and surplus cash should be added.
The EBITDA multiple depends on factors such as:
- Gross margin
- Growth
- Customer diversification
- Dependency on the owner
- Sector
- Market position
A valuation is always tailored and dependent on market conditions.
How long does it take to sell a company?
Selling a business typically takes 6 to 12 months from start to finish.
This consists of:
Preparation phase (documentation and positioning)
Approaching buyers
Negotiation and letter of intent
Due diligence
Closing
Thorough preparation can substantially expedite the process
What is the right moment to sell my business?
The best moment to sell your business is when
Results are stable or growing
Outlook is positive
The organization is less dependent on you as the owner
The market shows interest in your sector