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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.
Debate evening deminor NXT - Ghelamco Arena Ghent
Transactions between shareholders. The art of value creation.
Don't be an outsider on 1 January 2024!
If your company is not among the 37.6% of companies (figures as at 30/06/2023) that have already aligned their articles of association with the CCA, it’s imperative to take prompt action! The deadline of 31/12/2023 is approaching fast!
Survey on (startup) valuation methods
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, dups (deminor for sstartups) and BeAngels are teaming up for a survey on startup valuation.
What WACC for my startup?
The “Weighted Average Cost of Capital” (WACC) refers to the cost to a company of obtaining financing both from investors in the form of equity, and from banking institutions in the form of debt or other banking instruments (e.g. bonds).
Debate evening deminor NXT Brussels: 12 October 2023
Cession of a participation. Is the discount a taboo or a reality?
Jan Baptist Cooreman becomes partner in deminor NXT
The partners of deminor NXT are pleased to announce that Jan Baptist Cooreman (36) has become a partner of Deminor nv.
Avoid conflicts between shareholders
5 things to keep in mind when entering into a partnership
The purchase of own shares as an exit mechanism
Maintaining a steady ownership base is frequently viewed as a significant element contributing to a company’s success.
Relationships between co-founders: how to set the foundation for future growth?
Starting a company is an exciting and challenging journey that can bring co-founders together as they work towards a common goal. However, it can also be a stressful and demanding experience that can lead to conflicts and tensions between them.
Family firms and private equity: a match or mismatch?
Family-owned businesses have unique characteristics that distinguish them from traditional non-family-owned firms, mainly prioritizing their long-term preservation for future generations.
The advisory board: best practices for composition, operation & organisation
Every business and independent entrepreneur needs an external soundboard and experience-based advice when making important decisions, detecting opportunities and defining strategy.
Subin & Partners.sk – Conference on family governance
Pierre Nothomb, Chairman and Jean-François Cats, Advisory Board member, Deminor SA participated in a conference organized by Subin & Partners in Slovakia on 17 February 2023 for its its clients, representatives of family businesses.
Biscuiterie Dandoy has completed a leverage buyout
The 7th generation shareholders of Biscuiterie Dandoy completed a leveraged buyout allowing the family to remain in control of the company.
The benefits of a private equity transaction
At the Deminor event, last 15 December, at the Ghelamco Arena, colleague Wim Van der Meiren gave a presentation on the benefits of a private equity transaction.
Deminor debate evening: 15 December 2022 – Ghelamco Arena
Entrepreneurs vs. investors: a match made in heaven?
Restrictions on the Transfer of Shares: Mandatory Rules and Clauses
Need for cash, transfer to the next family generation, a spontaneous offer, disagreement with a fellow shareholder?
Deminor continues its partnership with MIMA
Also this year, Deminor is continuing its charity partnership with MIMA.
Thibaut Claes becomes Executive Partner in Deminor
The partners of Deminor are pleased to announce that Thibaut Claes has become an active partner of Deminor S.A.
How to Finance a Shareholder Buyout or Exit
Every company sooner or later faces a change in its shareholder structure. Over time, shareholder expectations may diverge both in terms of investment horizon and risk-taking.
Convening the general meeting yourself as a shareholder
A general meeting is always convened by the administrative body. But as a shareholder, can I convene this general meeting myself?
10 tips to prepare an annual general meeting of shareholders
The general meeting is a very important moment for the shareholders. It is therefore essential to prepare it well. We offer you some advice that can help you in this preparation.
Micro liquidity for your minority shareholders
A micro liquidity mechanism increases the involvement of shareholders, which improves the long-term development of a company.
The general meeting, some frequently asked questions
The general meeting is an important moment for shareholders.
Shareholder activism in Belgium: boon or curse for sustainable value creation?
On 9 June 2022, Pierre Nothomb participated in a conference organised by the FEB/VBO on shareholder activism in Belgium.
Deminor debate evening at La Grand Poste on 19 May 2022
On Thursday 19 May 2022, Deminor organized, at La Grand Poste in Liège, a debate evening around the theme: “Entrepreneurs vs. Investors: je t’aime…moi non plus“.
Pierre Nothomb keynote panelist at the White Paper Presentation & Insead Graduation Ceremony, May 17th @Linklaters
On Tuesday 17 May 2022, Pierre Nothomb was attending as a panelist at The White Paper and the Insead Graduation Ceremony of the Wave VIII cohort IN-Board Academy Program.