Conscia Netherlands has taken its first step into the Belgian market by acquiring Silta.

Fortino Capital is delighted to welcome Wouter Denayer as its new Operating Advisor.

The deal positions Dynamate to support its clients’ digital transformation journeys.

VC-firm raises 51 million to invest in digital health and hardware medical technologies.

Norwegian software giant Visma has announced the acquisition of Antwerp-based FlowTribe.

Dumarey Group acquires MAHLE Powertrain USA to boost engineering services in U.S. market.

European fresh food leader What’s Cooking? has announced its intention to acquire Sveltic.

Ghent-based printing giant Graphius Group has announced the acquisition of the Dutch NPN Printers.

Key findings from Eight Advisory’s post-merger integration survey.

Swedish giant Hexagon buys Leuven's Septentrio to help automate the world.

For GeoDynamics, the move represents an opportunity to scale its footprint in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Arco and Vos Technics join forces to strengthen industrial cooling solutions.

“With D2E as our capital partner, we aim to create a leading automation group”, says CEO Koen De Roeve.

The tipping point for AI, consolidation in the mid-market and other M&A trends for 2025.

It is the third acquisition of World of Talents on Dutch soil.

Two heritage brands unite with a vision for the future…

Dairy companies Milcobel and FrieslandCampina have announced their intention to merge.

On the highly successful Private Equity Summit, a champion in buy and build shared its best practice.

Smile proudly announces the establishment of Smile Software & AI (Smile Sail).

KPD strengthens leadership in construction software with acquisition of legal tech startup Publican.

TechWolf, the leader in AI-powered skills intelligence, announced a strategic investment from HSBC.

The agreement between Ageas and Saga also includes an acquisition component.

This acquisition follows closely on the heels of another Benelux-deal just last week.

To integrate or not to integrate, that is the question.

Fitness chain Jims, owned by Colruyt Group, has acquired NRG and its 40 clubs.

The merger between retail investor Vastned with its Belgian subsidiary was announced in May.

Gimv acquires Groupe Tibbloc to drive international expansion and energy innovation.

Exit activity up as dealmakers turn increasingly bullish in 2025, predicts Moonfare

Eight Advisory Group expends position in transaction services with appointment.

QbD Group acquires SciencePharma, expanding regulatory expertise and global reach.

The Norwegian media group Amedia has completed the acquisition of Berlingske Media from DPG Media.

The total investment amounts to 435 million euros.

The Belgium-based APK Group has acquired Turris, a Dutch company specializing in mobile telecom installations.

These were the best Belgian deals and investment rounds of the year.

The Terhills battery park is acquired by Centrica to boost its green power portfolio.

The majority of Benelux dealmakers expect a small increase in deal volume in the coming year.

SBB Accountants & Adviseurs has acquired Moors & Meekers, an accountancy firm based in Limburg.

Canadian pension fund plans to sell stake in Brussels Airport and other European airports.

Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, allocations to private equity have continued to rise.

Entrepreneur Marc Coucke’s fund strengthens position in interim staffing and payroll services sector.

The sale is part of Proximus's strategy to optimize assets and reinvest in transformative projects.

The transition to mandatory e-invoicing in Belgium creates demand for accounting solutions.

The M&A-professionals who participated in last year’s trend survey were too optimistic.

KKR led the round which is intended to boost AI innovation and global growth.

BD Logistics, a Belgian leader in value-added logistics, has announced the acquisition of Dymar Transport.

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.

The round will be used to advance antibody technology.

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.

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.

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.

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.