Taking over a business
Are you considering taking over (part of) a business? Or would you rather grow your own business by integrating another company? A takeover is a special and far-reaching process. It can accelerate your business growth, bring additional knowledge, resources or economies of scale, provided you approach it carefully.
Our Corporate Finance specialists will guide you from start to finish. We help draw up an acquisition profile, find suitable takeover candidates in the Netherlands and internationally, carry out the business analysis, conduct the negotiations and draw up the legal documents. In this way, you can be sure that the takeover will actually move your business forward and that your investment will pay off.
5 tips for a successful business takeover
Do you want to grow your business through a takeover? It is an exciting step, but also a journey that is often more complex than it seems. Did you know that over half of takeovers fall through at the very first stage? Good preparation is crucial.
In this video, Lorijn van Leersum, Corporate Finance partner at Baker Tilly, shares his five golden rules for a successful business takeover. Lorijn explains these rules step by step so you are well prepared on the takeover trail.
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Management Buy-Out (MBO)
Do you want to acquire shares as a manager or director? This can be done internally within the company where you currently work, for example, or by working with us to draw up a profile and find the company that suits you. Our SME expertise comes in handy during this intensive process.
We advise on the design of the transaction, the transfer and the terms of financing or vendor loan. As an intermediary, we ensure that everything runs smoothly and that the interests of all parties are well represented.
Company acquisitions in three phases
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Maybe you don't have a specific acquisition candidate in mind yet. In that case, we will help you with:
Creating an acquisition profile
Determining criteria for the ideal candidate: product or service, location, sales deferral, size, succession situation, strategic advantages
Mapping your resources and capabilities
If you already have candidates in mind, we will help you expand your target list through our market expertise, international contacts and databases. Together, we determine the best route, approach parties anonymously, and conduct exploratory interviews.
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Once you have one or more targets, it is time to make an offer and negotiate the price and terms. We carry out a valuation that serves as a basis for negotiations, and possibly for financing.
Every takeover is different. The theoretical value often differs from the final purchase price. Strategic choices, personal interests and any premium for synergy play an important role. Our multidisciplinary team combines analytical models with pragmatic experience to take care of everything for you.
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In the final phase, the legal contracts will be drafted, with the letter of intent as a starting point. This is followed by the due diligence audit, giving you certainty about the company’s financial and operational situation.
Based on the conclusions of the audit, guarantees and the final acquisition price are negotiated. Finally, this is followed by signing the official documents with the notary, which officially completes the acquisition
2024 transaction overview
Total Engagements: 202
Due Diligence: 56
M&A Deals: 52
Financings: 10
Valuations: 84
Ready for the next step?
Do you want to discover the opportunities that a business takeover can offer you? Our specialists will be happy to look at this with you. Contact us for a consultation with no obligation.
