Our Bloghttps://rsm.eezee-box.com/blog/12023-08-18T10:09:24ZThe Transformational Role of AI in Mergers and Acquisitionshttps://rsm.eezee-box.com/blog/our-blog-1/post/the-transformational-role-of-ai-in-mergers-and-acquisitions-45Daniel KroesAI technologies offer new opportunities to streamline processes, make informed decisions, identify synergies, and optimize integration strategies. I...
2023-08-18T10:09:24ZThe impact of rising interest rates on acquisitionshttps://rsm.eezee-box.com/blog/our-blog-1/post/the-impact-of-rising-interest-rates-on-acquisitions-44Daniel KroesWhen a central bank raises interest rates, it almost always affects the interest rates demanded by the market, also for financing acquisitions. Risi...
2023-06-06T13:54:38ZKey M&A trends of the past 10 years in Belgiumhttps://rsm.eezee-box.com/blog/our-blog-1/post/key-m-a-trends-of-the-past-10-years-in-belgium-43Daniel Kroes*Rising trend in multiples: *in 2013 the average multiple (enterprise value/EBITDA) was 5,1 in 2023 it was evolved to 6,7. *Further professionalisin...
2023-06-06T11:01:58ZM&A Monitor 2023: Takeover prices remain stable on the Belgian markethttps://rsm.eezee-box.com/blog/our-blog-1/post/m-a-monitor-2023-takeover-prices-remain-stable-on-the-belgian-market-42Daniel KroesBelow is an overview of multiples based on enterprise value versus EBITDA: Multiples are significantly linked to sector and deal size. IIn...
2023-06-06T09:20:45ZThese are the biggest challenges in the deal process in 2023https://rsm.eezee-box.com/blog/our-blog-1/post/these-are-the-biggest-challenges-in-the-deal-process-in-2023-36Daniel Kroes*Which part of the M&A process will be the most difficult in the next 12 months? * *Gap between expected price and bids* According to 57% of respon...
2023-01-18T10:57:26ZHow to attract acquirers in these uncertain times?https://rsm.eezee-box.com/blog/our-blog-1/post/how-to-attract-acquirers-in-these-uncertain-times-35Daniel KroesThe current economic uncertainty is causing the Mergers & Acquisition market to slow down. But as in recent years, there is still plenty of money av...
2023-01-18T10:50:36ZBusiness transfer week: How to attract transferees to your business in uncertain times?https://rsm.eezee-box.com/blog/our-blog-1/post/business-transfer-week-how-to-attract-transferees-to-your-business-in-uncertain-times-32Daniel KroesEnsuring that your life's work is transferred in the right way and you receive the right price for it are topics that concern business leaders. Want t...
2022-11-09T12:20:27ZTakeover multiples in the Dutch market remain stable despite uncertain timeshttps://rsm.eezee-box.com/blog/our-blog-1/post/takeover-multiples-in-the-dutch-market-remain-stable-despite-uncertain-times-34Daniel KroesAfter a period of recovery, the market now seems to be stabilising sector-wide. In Q1-2022, the average EBITDA multiple remains the same at 4.85. On...
2022-11-03T14:51:40ZDealsuite M&A monitor 2022https://rsm.eezee-box.com/blog/our-blog-1/post/dealsuite-m-a-monitor-2022-33Daniel Kroes* * After the eventful year of 2021, the year 2022 also had a turbulent start. Many Covid restrictions were lifted, which resulted in a recovering M&A...
2022-11-03T14:30:36ZHow do you attract potential acquirers in these uncertain times?https://rsm.eezee-box.com/blog/our-blog-1/post/how-do-you-attract-potential-acquirers-in-these-uncertain-times-31Daniel KroesThe past few years have usually been very good for shareholders who have sold their company. Cheap money and a high number of potential acquirers me...
2022-08-11T07:58:18ZThe 2022 M&A Monitor, a view on the Belgian takeover markethttps://rsm.eezee-box.com/blog/our-blog-1/post/the-2022-m-a-monitor-a-view-on-the-belgian-takeover-market-30Daniel KroesThe evolution of acquisition prices is as follows: The averages for the year 2021 in size and by sector: *Other interesting findings* For ...
2022-05-20T10:11:03ZStable multiples among Dutch SME'shttps://rsm.eezee-box.com/blog/our-blog-1/post/stable-multiples-among-dutch-sme-s-29Daniel KroesThe half-yearly study shows a 4% increase in the number of sales transactions between EUR 0.5 and 30 million compared to the first half of 2021. Most ...
2022-05-20T09:33:58ZFour Mergers & Acquisition trends in 2022https://rsm.eezee-box.com/blog/our-blog-1/post/four-mergers-acquisition-trends-in-2022-28Marc Van Damme*ESG targets drive mergers and acquisitions* ESG (environmental, social and governance) priorities are high on the agendas of CEOs. There is a grow...
2022-01-18T14:06:11ZIs 2022 a good year to sell your business?https://rsm.eezee-box.com/blog/our-blog-1/post/is-2022-a-good-year-to-sell-your-business-27Marc Van DammeThere are good reasons to believe that the market sentiment is right. 1. Lots of money in the market There are still many players (competitors,...
2022-01-18T14:06:02ZTakeover prices remain fairly stable on the Belgian market despite the crisishttps://rsm.eezee-box.com/blog/our-blog-1/post/takeover-prices-remain-fairly-stable-on-the-belgian-market-despite-the-crisis-25Daniel Kroes*Takeover prices* Takeover prices for acquisitions < 20 mio € fall by less than 10%. The market segment > 20 mio € even sees a slight incre...
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