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Software leader strengthens position in the SME market with major investment.

Mid-market multiples make a comeback in Q3, 2024 according to the Argos Index®.

BiocSol secures 5.2 million euros to advance sustainable crop protection solutions.

The funding round of the tech company was oversubscribed.

Top dealmakers from the Benelux share their views on the M&A climate and their expectations for 2025.

The round will be used to advance antibody technology.

Countless insights from top dealmakers now available for free and without registration.

Belgian investor buys majority in high-tech company in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Eight Advisory expands in Benelux with new CFO practice and leadership appointment.

VEOS Group announces the acquisition of OvaInnovations’ activities.

Belgium’s Creaplan Group, based in Nazareth, has made a significant move in its European expansion.

Ageas is reportedly interested in acquiring Esure, a British provider of home and auto insurance.

Important step in the consolidation of the toy market in the Netherlands and Belgium.

2024 had been a successful year with many terrific events, interviews, and networking opportunities.

Following the transaction, Proximus will continue to focus on its hybrid cloud strategy.

Capital will be used to boost EV charging expansion in Belgium and France.

AG Solution and Sofyne Active Technology merge to form industry 4.0 leader

Colruyt Group expands ready-to-eat offerings with acquired convenience food chain.

Ottobock will account for 22.5 million euros and enter into a partnership with Onward.

Nothing to report regarding mergers and acquisitions, states the food company.

The fashion chain Cassis Paprika has officially been declared bankrupt by the Nivelles court.

The main insights from the panel discussion at Loyens & Loeff's ‘The Future of Private Equity’ event.

What’s Cooking Group reaches agreement to sell savoury business to Aurelius

The brings the total number of Renault-Dacia dealerships under Van Mossel in Belgium to six.

The Luxembourg-based steel company buys Universal Stainless & Alloy Products.

The ownership of the legendary Belgian label goes fully to Universal.

Martens Brewery acquires United Dutch Breweries, expanding global reach.

Ardena expands U.S. presence with acquisition of Catalent’s advanced drug manufacturing facility.

The previously announced private placement of 15 million euros has been completed.

“This double acquisition is a significant milestone in our growth strategy”, said the founder.

The management of Audi Brussels has lost confidence in the viability of the proposed takeover.

The plus-size clothing retailer Cassis Paprika has been partially acquired by Futura Capital Fund.

The UK company Global Street Art buys a division from Mediafield.

Belgian investor Verlinvest acquires majority stake in leading UK bouldering gym operator.

The acquisition marks Foresco’s 25th to date, further solidifying its position in the Benelux region.

Standout topics were the liquidity squeeze and the growing influence of private wealth in private equity.

A European investment group has come forward to take over the club.

With the raising of capital, the 1.3 billion euros deal is finalized.

The listed Belgian-Dutch pharmacy company Fagron announces 3 deals.

There is finally a buyer for the waste processor that has been plagued by problems.

Just like in Belgium, it was not possible to find takeover candidates.

Belgian health data Firm Cascador Health expands with key acquisitions in immunology and neurology.

Team.blue announces a key investment in the French social media company Kolsquare.

Euro Fresh Foods strengthens market position with acquisition of Dutch Konings-Zuivel.

What geo-political risks will have the greatest impact on the M&A market?

Belgian scaleup and pioneer in AI-driven streamlining of legal processes Klea becomes part of Quantios.

Economic challenges and opportunities for Europe: Peter De Keyzer’s take on Mario Draghi’s vision.

The investment enables OPS to take on more ambitious projects.

Ageas sees the United Kingdom as an important growth market.

Lack of knowledge among directors can lead to major value destruction in M&A deals and investments.

New CEO for Euroclear ESES (France, Belgium and the Netherlands).

Only one possible investor came forward, but no agreement was reached with Audi.

Nutkao, an Italian producer of cocoa and hazelnut spreads, had owned Boerinneke since 2021.

Down 2 Earth Capital, a Belgian investment fund, has reached an agreement to sell Gudrun Group.

Solucious wants to grow in the consolidating catering segment.

Zorg Leuven takes over three daycare centers from the non-profit organization Kinderdagvercareen Leuven.

What measures do you take to reduce risks during acquisitions?

Inex has announced that it intends to acquire dairy processor Veco Zuivel from dairy company Farmel.

PwC Belgium presents insights from Recent Trends in M&A Survey at key event…

Almost all shareholders approved of the proposed reverse cross-border.

The Limburg SAP consultancy Qrcus joins the Expertum Group.

Sustainable investor raises 20 million euros for its third impact fund.

Increased focus on growth via acquisitions and international expansion.

The ACM will no longer decide this year on the acquisition of RTL by DPG.

Investors like technology in the healthcare sector.

A search for the most important pillars of value creation in deals.

After the recent Belgian acquisition of Dokeos Limited, Lyvia Group is searching for more Benelux deals.

Academic Software expands in DACH region with acquisition of asknet GmbH.

Gimv has announced the sale of half of its stake in Infravest to WorxInvest, its reference shareholder.

ABO-Group takes over the West Flemish Infrastructure Agency Demey from Roeselare.

After F funding round of 173 million euros, Alan's valuation now stands at 4 billion euros.

Chinese car manufacturer NIO candidate to take over Audi factory in Forest.

Baert has taken a significant step forward by acquiring school supplier InterOffice.

The broader European debt market shows strong signs of recovery in 2024.

Metricool helps businesses to master their social media strategy.

French-Swiss manager wants to democratize private equity in the Benelux.

Guidance on growing a private business, transferring it to the next generation, or selling it.

Sale was required in order to meet minimum public shareholding requirements.

One of the targets includes the Belgian CTC Moyson Airport Equipment.

She is a professor of entrepreneurial finance and partner at the Vlerick Business School.

Digitalization will be the key driver for European buyers over the next twelve months.

It is Mediagenix's second acquisition since the entry of investor Sofindev four years ago.

On track for commercial-scale production of a new class of targeted treatments for cancer.

Standaard Uitgeverij has announced the acquisition of independent non-fiction publisher Ertsberg.

A conversation with Katrin Geyskens: Pioneering venture capital and embracing innovation.

2 grain icons merge and will generate 800 million euros in turnover.

Will deal volume decrease or increase in the coming year?

The French shoe retailer Chaussea will acquire 62 stores of the budget chain Bristol in Belgium.

Gimv, the founders and management are selling their stake in Mega International to Bizzdesign.

ESC Group acquires SDP Retail and expands to France, Spain and Argentina.

Supported by Pride Capital, CARYA expends with acquisition in France.

No buyer could be found for yet another bankrupt retailer.

Belgian IT company NTX has completed the acquisition of ECX, an IT firm specializing in infrastructure solutions.

“Being in daily contact with companies and M&A is in my blood.”

Belgian market leader Cyclis Bike Lease has attracted the German JobRad Group as a strategic partner.

PIA Group Belgium acquires Cashaca to make digital accounting more personal.

The agreement includes a minority investment by Sumitomo Corporation in BIA Group.

The Fashion Store plans to launch a new Terre Bleue collection in the summer of 2025.

The company wants to generate 1 billion euros in revenue within the next five years.