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Meer informatie“Selling or buying a company? I had never dealt with that before. I sought advice from various people, but in hindsight, I realize I wasted time. Ultimately, I called up an old acquaintance who worked at Arpentus. I should have done that earlier. They have a comprehensive understanding of the entire process.”
Stefan Lemmens (DGA) – Pernino
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The greatest profit is achieved in the preparation.
In the world of corporate finance, there's much talk of deals. Signatures. Scores. It's understandable. Those are the decisive moments. The successes that, ideally, benefit everyone involved. To be honest, they're good for our adrenaline too. The tension leading up to a signature is inherent to our profession. We wouldn't trade that for anything.
But. But! There's a significant "but." The greatest profit (at the very least: the initial profit) is achieved in the preparation stage. When nothing is being bought or sold just yet – when a deal is no more than a dot on the horizon. When there's no other party in the picture. The most substantial gains might very well be realized by the entrepreneur who daily ponders the value creation of their enterprise. Not because they're halfway out the door already. Quite the opposite. But because they're building a solid, well-organized, and transparent company, equipped with a sound plan, a clear fiscal structure, and controlled risks. How do you accomplish that? Well, that's a question we relish. It's astute to ask it. Shall we sit down and discuss? We specialize in assisting you in cultivating value within your company.
“It may sound strange, but thanks to Arpentus, I discovered that I didn't want to stop at all.”
Our mission
A successful deal starts by grasping what truly matters.
When you're considering plans for buying or selling your company, you seek a decisive specialist. A realist. Perhaps an optimist. But not a fantasist. Not a smooth talker. Not a bragger. (At least, that's what we assume. Otherwise, you've found yourself on the wrong website.)
We have fifteen of those decisive specialists, and we're here to assist you. We approach this in a unique manner. Experience has simply shown that entrepreneurs achieve their goals better and faster when we're allowed to be critical. Ask probing questions. Enagage in discussions. If we can take a moment to delve into your inner world. To your motivations and deeper interests. To what truly matters to you.
Then, we accelerate, innovate (even in negotiations), stand firm, and score with precision. This approach demands mutual trust – and yields unparalleled gains. It speaks volumes that our clients affirm this even years after a deal (when the fine print has proven its worth). The secret behind this isn't much of a secret. Arpentus knows what matters. Simply because we've asked about it.
Shall we meet for a cup of coffee?
Do you have questions, ambitions, or plans?
Many entrepreneurs contemplate buying or selling a company, and perhaps you're one of them. That's a compelling reason for us to meet over a cup of coffee. We can discuss all your inquiries and considerations, listen to you, brainstorm about your strategy, draw from our extensive experience across various industries, and provide guidance in this crucial journey. Will you give us a call?