Skip to main content

Buying a company

Pursuing the perfect acquisition with complete confidence

Buying a company is about more than just capital. Searching for a company that fits your potential goals and expertise, you can expect emotional, financial and technical challenges along the way. With more than 20 years of M&A experience in this sector, SDM brings a wealth of knowledge to guide you through every step of this delicate process.

A successful acquisition

Custom guidance

In providing acquisition and investment guidance, we will appoint one or two of our experts to become your key points of contact. It is a well-known fact that limiting your points of contact helps to build a relationship based on familiarity and trust. Providing consistency and continuity. Your key contacts will always be transparent and let you know what to expect throughout the entire process from start to finish. This means that you will receive an unparalleled level of service from us here at SDM.

Success guaranteed or no charge

Together we will define a clear goal and provide you with the appropriate contractual and legal advice. You will only be charged if we meet the agreed upon result.

Strong network

SDM has an extensive network that offers access to both the Belgian and International markets of business professionals and investors.

What are the steps involved in a business acquisition

1

Analysis of your needs

We start by sitting down with you to discuss and analyse the type of company that best suits your expertise.
2

Target identification

We then use this information to conduct a market study and identify potential target companies.
3

Initial contacts

We approach possible targets and determine the degree to which these companies are open to negotiations for a transaction.
4

Negotiations

During negotiations, we provide active support by convincing the target shareholders of conducting a sale.
5

Acquisition financing

In order to reach an agreement, we carry out the due diligence and support you in raising the required investment capital.

  • An acquisition gives you the opportunity to broaden your product or service range and diversify your risk.
  • Scale creation. Buying a company offers you the possibility to scale up, reduce the cost per unit and enhance the efficiency of your business.
6

Closing

We prepare the required legal documents and conclude the transaction.

Growth accelerator

Buying a company is a worthwhile consideration for companies who are looking to accelerate their growth. An acquisition can be the perfect solution to expand company operations.

  • Start-up You are interested in initiating operations in Belgium or internationally.
  • You have already begun to expand your company operations but want to expand further.
  • An acquisition gives you the opportunity to broaden your range of products or services and spread your risk.
  • Scale creation. Buying a company offers you the possibility to scale up, reduce cost per unit and enhance the efficiency of your business.
Bedrijf overnemen om groei te versnellen

A strong network

The business professionals who we assist with an acquisition derive benefit from our network. We have access to almost every business in Belgium as well as having an extensive network of international businesses. . As a founding member of Advior International, SDM has a global M&A network and a team of 200 dealmakers. This creates the opportunity to leverage both the Belgian and international markets.
For large family-run businesses and multinationals, we have permanent acquisition mandates. Private equity funds also often engage SDM services.
We feel that it is important to connect expertise and resources in numerous sectors with relevant investment power. For buyers looking for extra funding, our network of investors offers an excellent solution.

Explore our network

Want to learn more?

Contact us for a chat

We create value for business owners 

We create value for business owners 

We create value for business owners