Company Relationships in M&A: The Differentiating Factor
If you consider just how much time goes into an M&A transaction, from extensive financial analysis to the intricate process of evaluating the target’s corporate culture, then you can imagine how disappointing it would be for a venture to fail due to poor company relationships. As it were, it is estimated that somewhere between 70% […]
ONEtoONE acted as Exclusive Corporate Finance Advisor to Securitas Belgium on the Acquisition of Services in Safety
ONEtoONE acted as exclusive corporate finance advisor, facilitating the acquisition process. Securitas AB is a security services, monitoring, consulting and investigation group, based in Stockholm, Sweden. The group has over 330,000 employees globally, of which 6,000 in Belgium. Securitas AB is listed at Nasdaq OMX Stockholm, Large Cap segment. Services in Safety (SIS) is an […]
Steps to Selling a Business
Selling a business requires a very carefully thought out process. It must be extremely well organized. This process contains a vital three-phase sequence: the preparation of the company’s documentation, the marketing of the company and ultimately, the negotiation with the buyers. The process will usually last between 9 and 12 months. However, there are frequent […]
Business Purchase: Types of Financing
If you are thinking of buying a company, there will come a time when you will need to consider how to manage the company’s payment, or as such, how will you finance the purchase. Within the market you will find different types of financing options, and here we will be discussing the main ones. Crucially, […]
Corporate Culture: Taking M&A Transactions to the Next Level
The coveted concept of synergy is thrown around continuously when discussing M&A, and yet it is so often left unprioritized during the heated process of executing a deal. As such, a company owner might be inclined to confirm a seemingly lucrative transaction or opportunity, without truly investing enough time in analysing the target’s corporate culture. […]
Machine Learning: When Computers Teach Themselves
Have you ever considered how the Google search engine can so accurately predict what you are looking for, even after typing just 2 solitary letters? It all comes down to a concept called Machine Learning, or the process of computer systems undertaking explicit tasks without ever being specifically programmed to do so. As such, Artificial […]
Airline Industry Consolidation
Since the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, the aviation industry has unquestionably remained one of the most ultra-competitive sectors within the world of business, hence the airline industry consolidation. Come 2018, and the unrelenting struggle over squeezing margins, ever-expanding passenger numbers and volatile fuel prices has seen the recent departure from the sector of the […]
Family Business – Is It time to sell?
Are family businesses ever actually sold? The short answer is yes, but they typically incur a cost that goes beyond a price-tag. Many family business transactions end up breaking the resistance of the family, and can resultantly cause significant internal rifts. As such, it is traits such as stubbornness and having an emotional connection to […]
Due Diligence: Working Capital & Investements
Previously, we have explored the concept of Due Diligence its importance throughout the process of buying a business. In the following article, we will explain two important aspects to analyze during this crucial phase: The concepts of working capital and other investments. The Working Capital We recommend that in the due diligence process that you […]
When to Take Your Business Global
Taking your business global holds the promise of new markets, a larger client base, and bigger profits. However, no company should rush headfirst without adequate preparation. In a previous article we discussed ways for investors to evaluate the best business to buy. In this instalment, we will provide you with four ways you can evaluate […]