COTRA LAW ASSISTS THE SELLER IN THE SALE OF THE CONNECTING SOLUTIONS (BELGIUM) – BUSINESSTRACK NETHERLANDS GROUP TO THE SWEDISH ADDSECURE GROUP

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CoTra Law assisted the seller in the sale of the Connecting Solutions (Belgium) – BusinessTrack Netherlands group to the Swedish AddSecure group. 

Connecting Solutions is a leading player on the Belgian market for professional fleet management and asset tracking systems for various sectors (including transport and logistics, construction, agriculture, company fleets, passenger transport, …). 

BusinessTrack Netherlands is a leading player on the Dutch market for professional track & trace systems for vehicles on the road (including trip registration, temperature registration, …).

Through the acquisition of the Connecting Solutions (Belgium) – BusinessTrack Netherlands group, the Swedish AddSecure group is further expanding its new Smart Mobility business unit in Europe.

CoTra’s transaction team assisted the seller throughout the entire transaction, both in assisting with the drafting of all transaction documents, and in conducting the negotiations and successful closing of this transaction.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kurt Faes and Davy Smet. 

For additional information, also read:

DVO | Traxgo versterkt marktpositie via overname Connecting Solutions

Connecting Solutions wordt onderdeel van Traxgo – Traxgo

Zweedse Addsecure laat oog vallen op Connecting Solutions – Computable.be

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AddSecure acquires Connecting Solutions BV as part of its growth strategy within its new business unit, Smart Mobility – AddSecure

Connecting Solutions wordt onderdeel van Traxgo | hoogwerkernieuws.nl

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COTRA LAW ASSISTS GROUP VAB (PURCHASER) IN THE ACQUISITION OF VAB KOOPMAN AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS NV

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CoTra Law assisted GROUP VAB (purchaser) in the acquisition of VAB Koopman Automotive Solutions NV.

VAB Koopman Automotive Solutions NV (henceforth VAB-Automotive Solutions) provides integrated solutions for transport, pool management and remarketing of new and used vehicles to relieve its B2B customers (manufacturers, leasing companies, dealers, dealer groups, fleet owners, etc.).  The services, including fleet storage, are provided from the service centres in Machelen, Boortmeerbeek and Genk.

CoTra’s transaction team assisted the purchasers throughout the entire transaction.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kurt Faes and Wim Vande Velde.

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COTRA LAW ASSISTS INVESTMENT FUND MEJA AND FOUNDER JAN CEULEMANS ON MEJA’S INVESTMENT IN GOING KOLOMBO

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CoTra Law acted as ‘transaction counsel’ for the Belgian investment fund Meja as well as founder Jan Ceulemans in Meja’s investment in Going Kolombo, the driving force behind the trendy pet accessories brand 51 Degrees North.

The collaboration between Meja and Going Kolombo founder Jan Ceulemans is the beginning of a joint journey to further accelerate 51 Degrees North’s international expansion, with a focus on growth and innovation.

Meja is an independent entrepreneurial and investment firm focusing on buyouts, growth capital and strategic partnerships.

CoTra Law’s transaction team assisted Meja, the Meja management team and Jan Ceulemans both in drafting the transaction documents and in conducting the negotiations and successful closing of this transaction.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wim Vande Velde or Kurt Faes.

COTRA LAW ASSISTS INVESTMENT FUND MEJA WITH THE SALE OF ITS SHARES IN WAVE AGENCY

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CoTra Law has assisted Belgian investment fund Meja with the sale of its stake in Wave Agency NV to the Butik Group. Meja is an independent entrepreneurial and investment company focusing on buyouts, growth capital and strategic partnerships. It specialises in building companies, offering digital or consultancy services, together with existing management.

Wave Agency is a Belgium-based international agency that tailors fan-centred stories in sports and entertainment to capture the imagination and passion of fans.

Wage Agency’s other shareholders (founder Kurt Tuypens and Koen Heyvaert) remain on board and will further develop Wave Agency in cooperation with the Butik Group.

CoTra Law’s transaction team assisted Meja, Kurt Tuypens and Koen Heyvaert both in drafting the transaction documents and in conducting the negotiations and successful closing of this transaction.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wim Vande Velde or Kurt Faes.

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COTRA LAW ASSISTS THE PURCHASERS (BARBARA DE ZEEUW, THIERRY VERMEIREN AND DORIAN GROUP) IN THE ACQUISITION OF THE FOUR-STAR HOTEL “HOTEL DU COMMERCE” IN HOUFFALIZE (BELGIUM)

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CoTra Law assisted the purchasers Barbara de Zeeuw, Thierry Vermeiren and Dorian Group in the acquisition of the four-star hotel “Hotel du Commerce” in Houffalize (Belgium).     

The “Hotel du Commerce” is a four-star hotel located in the heart of the Ardennes (Houffalize – Belgium).  The hotel (including wellness and restaurant) is located on the banks of the Ourthe and offers an ideal base for (weekend) holidays, sports events, seminars, meetings or team buildings. 

CoTra’s transaction team assisted the purchasers throughout the entire transaction, both in drafting all transaction documents (letter of intent, share purchase agreement, representations and warranties, etc ), and in conducting the negotiations and successful closing of this transaction.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kurt Faes and Wim Vande Velde.

For additional information, also read:

www.hotelducommerce.be

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COTRA LAW ASSISTS CONNECTING SOLUTIONS IN THE ACQUISITION OF BUSINESSTRACK NETHERLANDS

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CoTra Law assisted the purchaser Connecting Solutions in the acquisition of BusinessTrack Netherlands

BusinessTrack Netherlands is a leading player on the Dutch market for professional track & trace systems for vehicles on the road (including trip registration, temperature registration, …)

Connecting Solutions is a leading player on the Belgian market for professional fleet management and asset tracking systems for various sectors (including transport and logistics, construction, agriculture, company fleets, passenger transport, …).  Through the acquisition of BusinessTrack Netherlands, Connecting Solutions expands its activities in the Benelux.

CoTra’s transaction team assisted the purchaser throughout the entire transaction, both in assisting with the due diligence, drafting all transaction documents (letter of intent, share purchase agreement, representations and warranties, etc ), and in conducting the negotiations and successful closing of this transaction.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kurt Faes and Davy Smet. 

For additional information, also read:

www.connecting-solutions.be

www.business-track.nl

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COTRA LAW ASSISTED THE PUCHASER IN THE ACQUISITION OF RABBIT NV

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COTRA LAW ASSISTED THE PUCHASER IN THE ACQUISITION OF RABBIT NV

CoTra Law assisted the purchaser in the acquisition of Rabbit NV.

Rabbit produces ready-made meals with fresh ingredients under private label, which are sold via the large retailers in Belgium, the Netherlands, France & Germany.  Rabbit stands for a to the point innovative approach with focus on taste, health & convenience recipes in line with an evolving consumer market and inspired by the newest trends.   Over ten million meals are being produced yearly and this around the clock (24/24) with solely fresh ingredients.  Rabbit is IFS certified.

CoTra’s transaction team assisted the purchaser throughout the entire transaction, including the drafting and negotiation of the transaction documents and the successful closing of this acquisition.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kurt Faes.

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COTRA LAW ASSISTS MANAGEMENT BUY IN (MBI) AT LEADING SPECIALIST IN STRUCTURED DATA CABLING, DATA CENTERS AND SMART BUILDING SOLUTIONS

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CoTra Law has assisted one of its clients, a leading specialist in structured data cabling, data centers and smart building solutions in a strategic management buy-in (MBI).

Through this transaction, the shareholders wanted to offer the members of management the opportunity to step into the company’s capital in order to further involve management even more closely in the company’s policies and future.

CoTra’s transaction team accompanied both the drafting and negotiation of all transaction documents (investment agreement, shareholders’ agreement, etc.), and the successful closing of this transaction.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kurt Faes and Wim Vande Velde. 

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COTRA LAW ASSISTED THE SELLERS IN THE ACQUISITION OF SOLID TALENT BY PLANET GROUP

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CoTra Law assisted the sellers in the acquisition of Solid Talent by Planet Group.

Solid Talent is the Antwerp-based HR specialist in project staffing focused on engineering profiles.

Planet Group is a leading Belgian HR service provider currently headquartered in the Loop in Ghent. The company has several regional offices in Knokke, Groot-Bijgaarden, Brussels, Antwerp, Hasselt and Mons.  Planet Group was founded almost 20 years ago by East Flemish entrepreneur Sam Baro (also known as owner of regional television channel AVS, football club KAA Gent, Kowala Productions and Chateau Jemeppe, among others).  The group has grown exponentially over the years and is active in the world of temporary and flexible staffing (project staffing & interim).

CoTra’s transaction team assisted the sellers throughout the entire transaction, including the drafting and negotiation of the transaction documents and the successful closing of this acquisition.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kurt Faes and Wim Vande Velde.

For additional information, also read:

Nieuwe hr-overname duwt Planet Group boven omzetkaap van 100 miljoen | De Tijd

Nieuwe hr-overname duwt Planet Group boven omzetkaap van 100 miljoen – Krantenkoppen (dekrantenkoppen.be)

 

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COTRA LAW ASSISTED ALL PARTIES IN THE ACQUISITION OF RIJOKO BY ESKATRANS

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CoTra Law assisted all parties in the acquisition of Rijoko by Eskatrans.

Rijoko was founded by Roger Nuyts in the late 1970s and has focused on container transport since the early 1990s.  Over the years, sons Johan, Rik and Koen successfully expanded the company.

Eskatrans was founded in 2006 by Steven Meeus and has since grown into a solid player in the transport landscape. Following the takeover of De Backer Transport in early 2023, the acquisition of Rijoko significantly strengthens its offering in sea container transport.  Besides transport, Eskatrans also offers sales, storage and handling of containers from its site in Turnhout. The main destinations are Benelux, Germany and France from or to the ports of Antwerp, Zeebrugge or Rotterdam.

CoTra’s transaction team assisted both parties throughout the entire transaction, including the drafting and negotiation of the transaction documents and the successful closing of this acquisition.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kurt Faes and Wim Vande Velde.

 

Eskatrans reprend Rijoko – Transportmedia

Transport Online – Eskatrans neemt Rijoko over (transport-online.nl)

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