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On this page, you will find insights, tips, and news about business acquisitions. From strategic preparations to successful deals, our blogs offer valuable information for both buyers and sellers. Stay up-to-date with industry trends.
Acquisition Insights
3 June 2025

Vlerick Business School M\&A Monitor 2023: trends up to 2022 and insights for 2023

The latest edition of the Vlerick Business School M&A Monitor 2023 was presented yesterday. This Monitor provides insights into developments in the Belgian takeover market…
Event news
12 November 2024

Business Transfer Week 2024

As every year, we are back with practical advice on business transfers and acquisitions. During the week of November 18, you can schedule a personal …
Event news
16 April 2024

Advice Market Think Sooner About Later – book your non-binding consultation here

On May 28, 2024, at Hotel Van der Valk in Oostkamp, Unizo is organizing free, personal, and professional consultations on future planning for entrepreneurs, pension preparation, and business transfer.
Acquisition Insights
3 January 2024

M&A Trends for 2024: Even More Structured Transactions

An article in the Financial Times about the challenges of private equity in 2024 immediately summarizes how deals will need to be structured in 2024 to be successful…
Event news
6 November 2023

Week of Business Transfer 2023

As every year, we’re back with practical advice on business transfers and acquisitions. During the week of November 13, you can use our contact form to schedule a…
Acquisition Insights
13 April 2023

Webinar Valuation and Financing of Business Acquisitions

All basics about SME valuation and sale financing are covered in the webinar below, in collaboration with Wilink and AXA Financial Services…
Event news
17 January 2023

11th Edition Vlerick Mergers, Acquisitions & Buyouts Conference – 14/02/2023 @ MeetDistrict Ghent

Are you planning a merger, acquisition, or sale of your company this year? Do you want to become an entrepreneur by buying into a company? Then come on February 14, 2023, to the Mergers,…
Acquisition Insights
16 November 2022

M&A Trend Research: These Are the Biggest Deal Process Challenges in 2023

Top 5 challenges in completing an M&A deal in the next 12 months: economic recession, valuation gap between buyer and seller, availability of capital and more expensive…
Event news
14 June 2022

We are participating in the VLAIO Business Transfer Week in November 2022.

Also this year, we will participate in the Business Transfer Week, 2022 edition. It runs from November 14 to 18, 2022. If you have urgent questions regarding a possible business transfer, do not hesitate to contact us now.
Acquisition Insights
9 May 2022

2022 M&A Monitor Report – Vlerick Business School

Based on approximately 200 surveyed professionals in mergers and acquisitions (including Overnamepartners), Vlerick Business School reports its annual M&A monitor. Acquisition prices based on average…
Acquisition Insights
24 March 2022

The Business Mindset Podcast: Silver Podcast Episode Award for “Selling a Business”

Today we are presenting the award for the 24th episode of our podcast, titled “Selling a Business.” The guests for this episode were Gilles Mattelin from…
Event news
19 January 2022

Vlerick 10th Mergers, Acquisitions & Buyouts Conference 2022

Are you planning a merger, acquisition, or the sale of your company this year? Do you wish to become an entrepreneur by buying into a company? Then come to the anniversary edition on February 23, 2022…