Unlocking Insights for M&A success

A successful business exit requires proactively addressing several common hurdles. Valuation realism is essential, as an accurate and defensible assessment not only attracts serious buyers but also establishes a solid foundation for negotiations.

Financial transparency is crucial during due diligence, requiring meticulous record-keeping. Operational efficiency, diversified customer bases, and legal compliance enhance the company’s appeal. Additionally, focusing on employee retention and staying adaptable to market conditions contributes to a smoother and more lucrative exit.

You don’t need deep pockets to acquire a company – you need the right structure.

A Leveraged Buyout (LBO) uses borrowed capital to finance an acquisition, leveraging the target company’s future cash flow to repay the debt.
While this is a powerful strategy for acquiring businesses without committing significant equity, it also comes with increased risk due to high leverage.

In this insight, we explore: How an LBO actually works in practice, the key risks and what makes a company an ideal LBO candidate.

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With Belgium’s capital gains tax coming into effect in January 2026, understanding your company’s value has never been more important. Acting now could result in significant tax savings.

These three industry-standard valuation methods can determine your company’s worth:

• Multiples Method: Comparing your business to similar companies in your industry

• Adjusted Net Asset Method: Calculating the value of your company’s assets and liabilities

• Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Method: Projecting future cash flows and discounting them to present value

Each method offers unique insights, and we tailor our approach to your specific business situation.