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The term EBITDA is widely used in acquisitions. But what is EBITDA, how to calculate it and why is it often applied?
The term EBITDA is widely used in acquisitions. But what is EBITDA, how to calculate it and why is it often applied?
EBITDA: meaning & calculate [incl. calculation example].

The term EBITDA is widely used in business acquisitions. But what is EBITDA, how to calculate it and why is it used so often?

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
Jan. 04, 2025
Successfully attracting an investor requires good preparation, an extensive network and a convincing pitch.
Successfully attracting an investor requires good preparation, an extensive network and a convincing pitch.
Finding an investor for your business

Besides the fact that sufficient capital is essential for growth, an investor can also provide knowledge, connections and experience.

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
Jan. 03, 2025
An investment company is looking for SMEs with growth potential to invest in.
An investment company is looking for SMEs with growth potential to invest in.
Investment Company

An investment company is looking for SMEs with growth potential to invest in.

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
Jan. 03, 2025
Corporate finance is the collective term for all activities focused on the strategy, organization and financing of a company.
Corporate finance is the collective term for all activities focused on the strategy, organization and financing of a company.
What is corporate finance? [| meaning + find an adviser]

Corporate finance is the collective term for all activities focused on the strategy, organization and financing of a company.

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
Jan. 03, 2025
Rules of thumb and historical figures are often used to determine the value of a business.
Rules of thumb and historical figures are often used to determine the value of a business.
Determining enterprise value with rules of thumb & historical figures

Rules of thumb and historical figures are often used to determine the value of a business. List the most important methods.

Peter Rikhof
Peter Rikhof
Jan. 02, 2025
Venture capital is what we call venture capital in Dutch. This phenomenon represents the money invested in a start-up business.
Venture capital is what we call venture capital in Dutch. This phenomenon represents the money invested in a start-up business.
This means venture capital

Venture capital is what we call venture capital in Dutch. This phenomenon represents the money invested in a start-up business.

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
Jan. 02, 2025
Curious about the value of your business? Decisive for the amount of the enterprise value is the valuation method you use.
Curious about the value of your business? Decisive for the amount of the enterprise value is the valuation method you use.
Company valuation: how much is your business worth?

There are many situations where it is important to determine the business value. An investment, a business transfer or a conflict between two shareholders. Very decisive for the final amount of the business value is the valuation method you use.

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
January 01, 2025
A pre-exit offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to stay in business and secure value.
A pre-exit offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to stay in business and secure value.
Pre-exit: smart choice for entrepreneurs

A pre-exit offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to stay in business and secure value.

Geert Smets
Geert Smets
December 20, 2024
The signs are positive, with more interested buyers, smoother financing and businesses entering the acquisition market faster.
The signs are positive, with more interested buyers, smoother financing and businesses entering the acquisition market faster.
What will the SME takeover market do in 2025?

The Dutch SME takeover market has remained steady once again this year. The signs for 2025 are mostly positive, with more interested buyers per business offered, more flexible financing due to falling interest rates, and businesses entering the acquisition market more quickly.

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
December 19, 2024
Women appear to be more risk-averse and cautious about making business acquisitions. Yet it is not true that women do not make acquisitions at all.
Women appear to be more risk-averse and cautious about making business acquisitions. Yet it is not true that women do not make acquisitions at all.
Current: Women in the takeover market

Women appear to be more risk-averse and therefore more cautious about making business acquisitions. Still, it's not that women don't do acquisitions at all. "They prefer to grow their businesses organically rather than go on acquisition paths.

Tjeerd Wiersma
Tjeerd Wiersma
December 18, 2024
A rollover of founders requires customization. Think carefully about structuring, control and cultural synergy.
A rollover of founders requires customization. Think carefully about structuring, control and cultural synergy.
What to watch out for when founders stay on after an acquisition?

In a roll-over of founders, legal customization is necessary. By thinking carefully about structuring, control and cultural synergy, you avoid disappointment.

Pieter Verloop
Pieter Verloop
December 18, 2024
A takeover battle has been raging in the installation industry for years. Driven by the hunger of large businesses and investors for economies of scale.
A takeover battle has been raging in the installation industry for years. Driven by the hunger of large businesses and investors for economies of scale.
Sector view: takeover battle in installation industry

An acquisition battle has been raging in the installation industry for years. Driven by the hunger of large businesses and investors for economies of scale, but also by the search of selling entrepreneurs for affiliation. "It is a challenge for smaller businesses to keep up with all the market developments.

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
December 17, 2024
A conversation about turnover rates, the importance of meeting your projections during the sales process and the risk of early retirement.
A conversation about turnover rates, the importance of meeting your projections during the sales process and the risk of early retirement.
Outlook 2025 by 4 acquisition consultants

The acquisition market is moving back up. Four acquisition consultants on the turnover rate of businesses, the importance of meeting your projections during the sales process and the risk of early retirement. 'If you're not careful, your private banker will become your best friend yet.'

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
December 16, 2024
Marc Plomp was appointed general manager of DKAT, but had to start a sales process after only six weeks.
Marc Plomp was appointed general manager of DKAT, but had to start a sales process after only six weeks.
Marc Plomp sold his high-tech company through Brookz

Marc Plomp was appointed general manager of DKAT, but had to start a sales process after only six weeks. The high-tech company was sold within a year, and Plomp then went to work as an acquisition advisor at Indus. "I already said to my wife: this is kind of cool to do.

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
December 16, 2024
If the desired scope of the research is already considered in the preliminary phase, parties can make specific agreements about the course and focus.
If the desired scope of the research is already considered in the preliminary phase, parties can make specific agreements about the course and focus.
The importance of the preliminary phase for due diligence

If the desired scope of the due diligence is already considered in the preliminary phase, parties can make specific agreements about the course and focus. In this way, the due diligence becomes a valuable contribution to the acquisition process, without unnecessary delays.

Bram Driessen
Bram Driessen
December 16, 2024
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