What you have built, invested and risked is not something you want to throw away with a single decision. So whether you are selling your business, considering a merger or an acquisition, or looking to raise capital, you want us in your corner. Leave corporate finance to someone who knows your situation inside out. U advisers dives into the hard numbers as well as the things you can’t capture in a spreadsheet. We stand by your side, from the first conversation to the final signature.
A good deal is no coincidence. It stems from the strategic choices you make in advance and build up step by step. As the starting point for that strategy, we can prepare an honest valuation. After all, what is your business really worth? Not what you have put into it emotionally, but what holds up in negotiations, with financiers and with the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration. From there, we continue building together.
Want to grow? Then we will attract the right financing and capital. Bank, private equity, investors or a mix: we help you choose, build the business case and support you in the negotiations. If you are looking even further ahead, we set up a business succession plan that safeguards continuity and keeps you tax-efficient. And whether you are handing over to the next generation or to an external party, starting on time pays off.
When it comes down to the deal, we are completely well-versed in business acquisitions and sales. Bringing a competitor on board, taking the helm through a management buyout or selling your own business: we take care of everything from market exploration to closing. In a merger or restructuring, we make sure that 1+1 truly equals 3. And a thorough due diligence exposes everything before you sign. No surprises afterwards.
Whichever route you choose, we make sure that in the end there is a deal that adds up.
Corporate finance is not only for multinationals. We work for entrepreneurs at every stage who want to do something with the value of their business.
Think of the entrepreneur who wants to accelerate through acquisitions or raise fresh capital. Where do you start, and who do you sit down at the table with? Or take the family business that is ready for the next step. You have built up value, but how do you pass it on smartly to your children or an external buyer? We have been advising families who hand over their business for years, and we know these questions from the inside.
What if the management team wants to take over the company through a buy-out or buy-in? Such processes are complex, financially, fiscally and emotionally. How do you arrive at a deal that benefits both parties without damaging relationships? And if your ambitions reach beyond the border, that calls for local knowledge and an established network. We can bring both. In short: from the local family business to the growth company with international plans, we guide you through the challenges of every stage.
With us, you always simply call your own advisor. The person you get to know at the start remains your point of contact until everything is settled. Because behind every deal there are interests, doubts and emotions, and those are at least as important to us as the numbers. That is why we are happy to take the time to truly understand your situation. Small enough to really know you, big enough to get the job done.
For international matters, we engage a local advisor through MSI Global, drawing on a network of independent firms in more than 100 countries. This way, we have someone anywhere in the world who knows the rules, pitfalls and opportunities on the ground. We naturally keep control of the process ourselves.
And the substance? No deal is a copy of the previous one, so we do not work with a standard step-by-step plan. Instead, we use a clear structure that we tailor to your situation each time.
Intake
Analysis & valuation
Guidance & negotiation
Closing
Anyone who only takes a thorough look at the business once a transaction is already on the horizon sometimes discovers that there is still work to be done. Removing risks that depress the value. Capturing untapped opportunities. These are things that often take time to translate into a better starting position, while time is precisely what is often lacking at the last minute. So don’t wait until it’s time, but start while you still have the room to create, optimise and protect value.
Email Corlin van Oeveren, our corporate finance specialist, or pick up the phone and call us. We are happy to make time for you!
Sooner than you think. Ideally, you start preparing two to three years before the intended sale: getting your records in order, increasing the value and optimising the structure. If you wait too long, you will have less room to negotiate and may end up paying more tax.
The costs depend on the complexity and scope of the assignment. We work with a combination of a fixed fee and a market-standard success fee on deals, so that our interests are aligned with yours. After an initial conversation, we can give you an indication.
A valuation determines what your business is worth, based on objective methods (DCF, multiples, net asset value). You need one in the event of a sale, merger, change in shareholders, gift or restructuring. The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration also sometimes asks for one. We prepare valuations that stand up legally and for tax purposes.
A full acquisition takes 3 to 9 months on average, depending on the complexity, the buyer and whether financing needs to be arranged. Timely preparation (including the documentation) speeds up the process considerably.
We work for both sides, but of course not in the same deal. When we guide you, we are fully on your side of the table. We have extensive experience with both acquisition and sale processes, as well as MBIs and MBOs.
Absolutely. Corporate finance is not reserved for large companies. We also guide deals in the SME segment. In fact, good guidance is crucial precisely for smaller businesses, because the entrepreneur has less deal experience than the counterparty. We restore that balance.
