“Raeth works alongside us, adding specialist expertise for our clients.”
M&A and financing advisory with Van Klompenburg
Van Klompenburg is an accounting and tax advisory firm based in Oldebroek, with a strong client base and in-depth knowledge of its clients' financial affairs and tax positions.
When Van Klompenburg's clients face important decisions related to acquisitions or financing, we work closely together. They know the entrepreneur inside out. Raeth complements this with dealmaking expertise, a strong network and strategic guidance in these areas. A win-win for all parties involved.
The challenge
Van Klompenburg does not have a Corporate Finance department, but it does want to offer its clients high-quality support in the areas of business transfers and complex financing. For its clients, the firm was looking for a partner who could provide this expertise without undermining its own role in the relationship. This was also the case for an internationally active e-commerce company that is the market leader in the Netherlands.
Our role
Alongside Johan Stip, co-owner and tax lawyer at Van Klompenburg, we visited the client and took on the role of Corporate Finance specialist. The following steps were taken:
- Clearly mapping out the entrepreneurs’ ambitions and objectives
- Conducting an international market scan
- Approaching suitable strategic and investment partners
- Guiding the full negotiation and deal structuring process
As Johan Stip remained closely involved throughout the process, he maintained the client relationship and continuity of service, while we took responsibility for the specialist corporate finance work.
The process
During the initial discussions, it became clear that the company had strong international growth potential. Together, we defined the ideal buyer profile, created a longlist and conducted the first exploratory conversations. Once there was a genuine match, the entrepreneur joined the discussions. This kept the process clear, efficient and carefully managed.
The result
After a broad international process, the entrepreneurs ultimately chose a party that best matched their values, ambitions and vision for the future, while allowing them to remain partially involved as shareholders.
For the client, the result was a smooth transfer of ownership, a new CEO with international experience and a future-proof path for the company’s growth. For Van Klompenburg, the result was a satisfied client and the continuation of their advisory relationship.
