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Selling a company

Finding the perfect buyer without taking unnecessary risks

When you decide to exit your business, there will be a number of pressing questions that arise about the upcoming sale process. Our team of dedicated professional dealmakers will ensure that they provide independent brokerage throughout the entire sales process.

The optimal outcome for your life’s work

Independence first

When brokering the sale of one’s life’s work, we base our approach on a relationship of trust and respect. Maintaining independence guarantees a result without any conflicts of interest.

No cure no pay

Together we will define a clear goal. We will make you aware of what you can expect and provide you with the relevant contractual and legal advice. You only need to pay if we achieve the agreed result.

Strong network

SDM has an extensive network that offers access to both the Belgian and international markets for business professionals and investors

What are the steps involved in a sales mediation?

1

Analyse the possibilities

During a non-committal preparation process, we analyse the value and potential of your company.
2

Determine the strategy

Together, we discuss the best path for you, your family, and the business you want to sell.
3

Start of the sales process

We prepare a complete sales file, initiate the sales process, and identify potential buyers.
4

Negotiations

We actively support you throughout the discussions and negotiations in terms of the key price and conditions and acquisition structure.
5

Due diligence

We provide all the required information for the candidate buyer when they look into the financial, legal and operational aspects of your company.
6

Closing

We prepare the required legal documents and conclude the sales transaction while providing guidance on the structure, cash flows, receipts and distribution of funds. Ensuring all activities are is closely monitored.

Strong figures

200

Dealmakers globally in our network

1650

Successful sales mediations

30

Of experience and counting

A few of our references

“For me it was a point to be able to grow through organic growth or through acquisitions, but for acquisitions you need a good partner.”

Roger AnnéFounder Aminolabs

“For us, a good advisor is one who thinks with us, who really thinks like an entrepreneur.”

Bert BoonCEO LensOnline

A strong network

Business professionals who we assist in an acquisition can derive benefit from our network. We have access to almost every private company in Belgium as well as through our extensive network of international businesses. As a founding member of Advior International, SDM has a global M&A network and access to a team of over 200 dealmakers. This creates the opportunity to leverage, not only the Belgian market but also the international market. For large family-run businesses and multinationals, we have permanent acquisition mandates. Private equity funds also engage SDM for our services. We feel it is important to link our expertise and resources in numerous sectors with relevant investment power. For buyers looking for extra funding, SDM’s network of investors provides an excellent solution.

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We create value for business owners 

We create value for business owners 

We create value for business owners