From transfer to new beginning

Acquisition and sales guidance

Selling, buying or (partially) getting out: choices like these require more than one advisor. You need someone who not only manages the transaction, but monitors the bigger picture. Someone who ensures that you can keep doing business.

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Acquisition and sales guidance

Strategic control beyond the deal

A business transfer often seems to be about price and timing. But in reality, it affects much more: the identity of your company, the continuity for employees and your future as an entrepreneur. Without the right preparation and structure, you run the risk of loss of value or a wrong match.

That's why we never see company acquisitions or sales as an isolated deal. The process has a run-up and is a tipping point within a larger course. Buying and selling guidance at Raeth means that we not only arrange the transaction, but also ensure that it fits within the strategic, financial and legal frameworks that you find important as an entrepreneur.

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What entrepreneurs use us for

Each transfer has its own dynamics. Whether you want to grow, (partially) leave or put the next generation at the helm: the choices you make determine the value and future of your company. Raeth outlines the various options and thinks proactively along with you. We make sure that your decisions are never separate, but always fit the desired course.

Management buy-in or buy-out

When management wants to get in or take over the company, this requires careful agreements. We help with valuation, structuring and financing, so that both the entrepreneur and management can enter the next phase on track.

Pre-exit

Sometimes, as an entrepreneur, you don't want or can't say goodbye to your company all at once. A pre-exit makes it possible to transfer shares in phases while remaining involved. Raeth guides this process so that you redeem value and maintain influence.

Valuation

A company's value is more than numbers. We provide insight into what your company is worth, taking into account the market, structure and future prospects.

Merger

A merger can offer opportunities for growth, provide economies of scale and offer continuity, but it also involves complex interests. We provide overview and direction, so that both parties enter into sustainable cooperation.

Buy-and-build

Do you want to grow through acquisitions? Buy-and-build requires a clear strategy and tight execution. We help select and approach the right companies, structure funding, provide documentation and monitor the course for sustainable value creation.

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No company, entrepreneur or transaction is the same. There are many scenarios and options that we would like to give you insight into. Every situation requires customization and personal guidance. Feel free to contact us. We are happy to think along with you about your specific issue.

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Why is this essential in the governance model

Acquisition and sale supported by all expertise

A transfer never stands alone. Financing and legal structure always play a role and determine whether the transaction is sustainably valuable. Within our management model, we ensure that purchase and sales guidance always goes hand in hand with financing & restructuring and legal support. This keeps the strategic course intact. Before, during, and after the deal.

FAQ

FAQs

When is the right time to sell my business?

That moment is often earlier than entrepreneurs think. Good preparation, whether strategic, financial or legal, can take years. The sooner you understand your options, the stronger you are in negotiations, and the more likely the deal is to suit your personal and business goals.

How do I know what my company is worth?

Your company's value goes beyond numbers alone. Market position, growth potential, legal structure and financing options all play a role. We help you with a realistic valuation that goes beyond the profit and loss account and the balance sheet, so that you have a firm basis for every negotiation.

What are the biggest risks in a business transfer?

When deals fail, it is often due to poor preparation, emotions that play a role or a unilateral focus on price. Risks include: loss of value, skewed agreements, financing problems or legal complications. With our management model, we ensure that all components: purchase and sale, financing and legal structure come together and risks are limited.

How does a management buy-in or buy-out work?

An MBI (Management Buy In) and MBO (Management Buy Out) often involve more emotions and interests than with a regular sale. Think of valuation, financing and agreements about control. We ensure that this process is carefully organized, with an eye for continuity and the underlying strategy.

Why should I use Raeth instead of a transactional advisor?

Transactionele adviseurs focussen vaak alleen op de deal en op het grote geld. Wij geloven dat een overdracht pas echt succesvol is als die past binnen de grotere koers. Daarom koppelen wij aan- en verkoopbegeleiding altijd aan het strategische plan en de wensen van de ondernemer en onderneming. Zo krijg je één regisseur die het totaalplaatje bewaakt.

Do you also supervise the buyer side?

Yes. Whether you want to sell or buy, we guide both processes. Always from the same starting point: creating an overview, monitoring the course and ensuring that the transaction fits into your long-term strategy.

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Are you facing a worthwhile or risky business decision? Whether it's an acquisition, financing, or ownership structure, you need control that goes beyond the deal. We would love to talk to you.