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Understanding Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC): Key Insights for Businesses
The Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) is a critical metric for businesses seeking financing, whether through equity from investors or debt from banking institutions. It reflects the cost to the company of obtaining these funds.
Power of management and power of representation in Belgian company law: watch out for confusion!
Governance and representation are two key concepts in the context of corporate governance. In practice, however, it is often found that the delineation of these concepts is not always clear to the actors involved in the economic world.
Neutralisation suspect period in case of indirect gifts
Since the abolition of the “cheese route”, a way to donate movable property directly and without gift tax via a Dutch notary, indirect donations are increasingly in the picture as alternative planning techniques.
ESG in Belgian SMEs: an effort that will pay off
Small and medium-sized enterprises are also feeling the impact of the increasing importance of sustainable business. ESG topics are moving up the agenda at more and more companies.
The season of general meetings is open!
Have your agenda ready: the season of general meetings has kicked off! In Belgium, a crucial moment for companies and their shareholders.
Fundraising for startups
For startups, fundraising is often a critical milestone on the journey to success. However, with the right approach and preparation, startups can increase their chances of securing the funding they need to thrive.
An exit transaction of a (minority) shareholder.
Without proper preparation and thoughtful roadmap, there will be no exit under the best conditions.
Succession in your company
For entrepreneurs who still need to make changes to their articles of association before the end of 2023, it is recommended to think about a succession scenario in case they become (temporarily) incapacitated or go missing, in addition to the mostly purely terminological changes.