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A 25 percent stake is by no means always worth 25 percent of the company’s value. Experts explain how to value a minority stake and what discounts come into play.
A 25 percent stake is by no means always worth 25 percent of the company’s value. Experts explain how to value a minority stake and what discounts come into play.
What is a minority stake worth?

In SMEs, minority interests are a regular occurrence. For example, when bringing an investor on board or during a partial takeover. But how do you value such a minority stake?

Peter Rikhof
Peter Rikhof
May 3, 2026
Goodwill or badwill is part of business valuation. Make how does it work and when is goodwill paid?
Goodwill or badwill is part of business valuation. Make how does it work and when is goodwill paid?
Goodwill: what is it? & how do you calculate it?

Sell a business comes with a price tag. You have to deal with stock, inventory, personnel and other things. We speak of goodwill, but what is it?

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
May 1, 2026
An LOI seems like the beginning of a deal, but in reality it is the moment when you set the ground rules. Even for when the deal doesn't go through.
An LOI seems like the beginning of a deal, but in reality it is the moment when you set the ground rules. Even for when the deal doesn't go through.
The LOI is not a formality

An LOI seems like the beginning of a deal, but in reality it is the moment when you set the ground rules. Even for when the deal doesn't go through.

Vincent Veldhuis
Vincent Veldhuis
April 30, 2026
For a buyer, financial assistance can be attractive, but there are also risks involved. Therefore, some tips to mitigate those risks.
For a buyer, financial assistance can be attractive, but there are also risks involved. Therefore, some tips to mitigate those risks.
Tips on financial support

For a buyer, financial assistance can be attractive, but there are also risks involved. Therefore, some tips to mitigate those risks.

Marianna Frijters
Marianna Frijters
April 28, 2026
Deferred taxes are a crucial factor in determining the value of a business to be acquired.
Deferred taxes are a crucial factor in determining the value of a business to be acquired.
What is deferred taxation? + calculation example

Deferred taxes are a crucial factor in determining the value of a business to be acquired.

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
April 22, 2026
The real question is what will ultimately be settled. And under what conditions, with what certainty and at what time.
The real question is what will ultimately be settled. And under what conditions, with what certainty and at what time.
Why the highest bid is often not the best

The real question is what will ultimately be settled. And under what conditions, with what certainty and at what time.

Jules van Berlo
Jules van Berlo
April 22, 2026
When conducting a business acquisition, you’ll mainly be paying for advisers: expect to pay 100 to 250 euros per hour, plus a success fee of 1 to 5 percent for merger and acquisition advisers. Learn what the costs consist of and how to manage them.
When conducting a business acquisition, you’ll mainly be paying for advisers: expect to pay 100 to 250 euros per hour, plus a success fee of 1 to 5 percent for merger and acquisition advisers. Learn what the costs consist of and how to manage them.
What does it cost to take over a business?

What does a business takeover cost? That question cannot be answered in one go, as there needs to be a context. In this article, we will look at the cost of a business acquisition, as well as how to calculate the cost.

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
April 21, 2026
Finding the right buyer requires careful consideration of price, strategy, certainty and emotion.
Finding the right buyer requires careful consideration of price, strategy, certainty and emotion.
How do you choose the right buyer for your business?

Finding the right buyer requires careful consideration of price, strategy, certainty and emotion.

Guus van Houts
Guus van Houts
April 21, 2026
Private equity is not a standard solution, but it can be a powerful form of partnership for entrepreneurs looking to take their businesses to the next level.
Private equity is not a standard solution, but it can be a powerful form of partnership for entrepreneurs looking to take their businesses to the next level.
What is the role of private equity in business acquisitions?

Private equity is not a standard solution, but it can be a powerful form of partnership for entrepreneurs looking to take their businesses to the next level.

Nikola Gavrilovic
Nikola Gavrilovic
April 20, 2026
What happens to staff in business acquisitions? All the ins and outs on personnel issues during transfer can be found here.
What happens to staff in business acquisitions? All the ins and outs on personnel issues during transfer can be found here.
What happens to staff in business acquisitions?

Many entrepreneurs who sell a business want to leave staff well behind. Some even demand certain securities for their employees during negotiations. But what rights do staff have in a business acquisition?

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
April 18, 2026
These 10 tips will help you successfully take over a bankrupt business from a receiver. Read our tips for achieving a relaunch.
These 10 tips will help you successfully take over a bankrupt business from a receiver. Read our tips for achieving a relaunch.
Bankrupt business takeover from receiver: 10 tips

Buying a bankrupt business from a receiver has quite a few hooks and eyes. But maybe it actually offers opportunities for your position in the market.

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
April 18, 2026
Price and multiples remain important, but before a bid, ask yourself at least these three questions.
Price and multiples remain important, but before a bid, ask yourself at least these three questions.
Why people, culture and organization outweigh the multiple

Price and multiples remain important, but before a bid, ask yourself at least these three questions.

Daniella Ross
Daniella Ross
April 16, 2026
As a seller, you avoid regret by not focusing solely on price, but determining early in the sales process what you really care about.
As a seller, you avoid regret by not focusing solely on price, but determining early in the sales process what you really care about.
Pre-exit or full exit? This is how to choose the deal structure that suits you as a DGA

As a seller, you avoid regret by not focusing solely on price, but determining early in the sales process what you really care about.

Jim Egbers
Jim Egbers
April 14, 2026
Smart founders build negotiating power first by creating traction and are most selective in timing, partners and terms.
Smart founders build negotiating power first by creating traction and are most selective in timing, partners and terms.
Fundraising is not a milestone, but a strategic choice

Smart founders build negotiating power first by creating traction and are most selective in timing, partners and terms.

Jeroen Vercauteren
Jeroen Vercauteren
April 13, 2026
Net present value revolves around the sum of all future cash flows. You use this formula when buying a business.
Net present value revolves around the sum of all future cash flows. You use this formula when buying a business.
What is net present value (NPV)? [+ sample calculation]

Do you want to know whether an investment will yield sufficient returns or do you want to know whether a business to be bought is in a favorable financial position? There are several ways to find out.

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
April 11, 2026
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