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Understanding Private Equity: Cycle, Mechanisms and Strategies

Private equity refers to investment in the capital of unlisted SMEs and mid-sized companies. In principle, it covers a range of approaches, depending on the size of the target company, the investment horizon and the role the fund intends to play in the capital.

Owner Buy Out (OBO): secure your assets while retaining control of your company

When a manager considers selling part of his company, two options generally come to mind. He can open up the capital to a minority investor: he then retains control, but the immediate cash-out remains limited.

Valuation multiples – 2nd quarter 2025

The comparables method is one of the most commonly used approaches for estimating a company's value, especially for well-established companies. This approach involves estimating the value of a company by comparing it with other similar companies, based primarily on their profitability.

Success – Yellow T International acquires MP Trans

AKCEAN had the pleasure of assisting YELLOW T INTERNATIONAL as M&A advisor in the strategic acquisition of MP TRANS, a freight forwarder based in Mondorf-les-Bains (Luxembourg).We supported YELLOW T INTERNATIONAL at every stage of the process, from target identification to closing. This latest transaction is in line with YELLOW T INTERNATIONAL's development strategy, following the acquisition of AB Trans (a transport company based in Metz) in 2023, also carried out with AKCEAN's support.

Valuation multiples – Q1 2025

Our successes: Fortius management acquires the company (MBO)

AKCEAN supported the management of Fortius in the takeover of the company. AKCEAN acted as financial advisor to the management of Fortius, a Luxembourg company specializing in the storage and logistics of works of art, in connection with its management buyout.

Vendor credit and Earn-out: Two levers to facilitate an M&A transaction

When acquiring or selling a business, finding common ground on price is often one of the main challenges. Differences in perception between seller and buyer as to the value of the business can slow down or even jeopardize a transaction.

Valuation multiples – Q4 2024

When it comes to valuing a company, the comparables method is frequently used, especially for well-established businesses. This approach involves estimating a company's value by comparing it with other similar companies, based primarily on their profitability.

Working capital requirement (WCR): understanding, calculating and negotiating its impact on a company’s sale price

When selling a business, the cash available on the day of the transaction is often included in the calculation of the sale price. The higher the cash position, the higher the selling price, and vice versa.

Valuation multiples – Q3 2024

When it comes to valuing a company, the comparables method is often used, especially for established businesses. It consists in determining the value of the company in relation to other similar businesses, in particular by considering their profitability.

Success – 4i joins DatAction to create the Benelux leader in traceability solutions

AKCEAN, M&A advisor to the shareholders of 4i, has supported the Luxembourg-based company specializing in traceability solutions in its merger with the Belgian-Dutch group DatAction, a key player in logistics automation. The merger reflects the joint ambition of the two companies to create the leading provider of traceability and automatic identification solutions in the Benelux market.

Selling a business: how can a specialist advisor optimize the sale?

Selling a business is an important decision, requiring expertise in financial, tax and legal matters. The sale process is complex and includes several key stages: preparing a presentation file, identifying and contacting qualified acquirers, negotiating a preliminary offer, coordinating audits carried out by the acquirer, and finally formalizing the legal agreement until the transaction is finalized.

Valuation multiples – Q2 2024

When it comes to valuing a company, the comparables method is often used, especially for established businesses. This involves determining the company's value in relation to that of other similar businesses, in particular by considering their profitability.

Success – Kirei acquires Demir Industrial Cleaning

AKCEAN acted as financial advisor to KIREI in the strategic acquisition of DEMIR INDUSTRIAL CLEANING, a Belgian company specializing in industrial cleaning. This is the second time AKCEAN has supported the KIREI Group in its external growth operations, following the acquisition of Global Maintenance Industries in 2023.

Taxation of business transfers in Luxembourg, Belgium and France

Are you a partner or shareholder in a company and wondering about the possible tax implications of selling your business? AKCEAN can support you throughout the entire transfer process, so that you can approach it with peace of mind.

Valuation multiples – Q1 2024

When it comes to valuing a company, the comparables method is often used, especially for established businesses. It consists in determining the value of the company in relation to that of other similar businesses, in particular by considering their profitability.

Selling a business: anticipate to sell better

Selling a business is a process that requires meticulous preparation and careful thought, sometimes over several years. It is essential for the seller to prepare in advance, by asking the right questions and taking the necessary steps to maximize the company's value and attract the ideal buyer.

Teaser and Info Memo: how to present the company to buyers?

When selling a business, the Teaser and Info Memo are essential presentation documents. The Teaser is a concise document that gives potential buyers the opportunity to quickly assess their interest and sign a confidentiality agreement (NDA).

Asset and liability warranties: an essential part of any transaction

When acquiring a company, risk management is of paramount importance. One of the key elements in this respect is the implementation of an asset and liability guarantee.

Success – Kirei acquires Global Maintenance Industries

AKCEAN acted as financial advisor to KIREI in the strategic acquisition of GLOBAL MAINTENANCE INDUSTRIES, a company specializing in industrial cleaning in the province of Liège. Kirei - The buyer Based in Mont-Saint-Guibert (Belgium), KIREI oversees the operations of its subsidiaries Clean Power and Eden Services, which specialize in professional surface cleaning.

Business Plan: Define your outlook

A business plan is an essential document that formalizes your company's financial outlook and defines its strategic objectives. The creation of a business plan is essential, whether you are making an acquisition, raising funds, selling a company to prove its development potential, or planning and executing internal growth projects.

Shareholders’ agreement: define the foundations of your shareholder relations!

The shareholders' agreement is an essential legal document that provides a framework for relations between shareholders and sets out certain rules governing the operation of the company. Whenever the shareholder structure changes, whether as a result of the arrival of a new shareholder, a reconfiguration of capital, a fund-raising operation or a partial sale of capital in which the initial shareholder remains in the minority, it is essential to draw up a shareholders' agreement.

Acquisition audit: an essential step when buying a company

When it comes to acquiring a company, the potential buyer is often less well-informed than the seller about the company he is planning to buy. Due diligence is designed to redress this imbalance, by thoroughly analyzing the company's key elements prior to any transaction.

Letter of intent: content, issues and legal value

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