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COTRA LAW ASSISTS THE SELLERS IN THE SALE OF THE BELGIAN ICBA-AMR GROUP TO AN INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION GROUP

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CoTra Law assisted the sellers in the sale of the Belgian ICBA-AMR group to an international transportation group.

ICBA-AMR is a leading player in and around the Port of Antwerp for maintenance and repair of chassis, trailers, hoists and containers.

CoTra’s transaction team assisted the sellers 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 Wim Vande Velde.

For a list of other transactions assisted by CoTra, see news

COTRA LAW ASSISTS THE CURRENT MANAGEMENT AND ACTALYA HOLDING (PURCHASERS) IN THE ACQUISITION OF VIMAR

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CoTra Law assisted the current management and Actalya Holding (purchasers) in the acquisition of Vimar .

Vimar, founded in 1994, is a leading Brussels facade renovation and waterproofing company operating across Belgium.

Vimar is being acquired by Actalya Holding and the company’s current management, with the ambition to continue its growth in the Brussels market and offer its facade and roof renovation services in other markets.  Vimar has a turnover of almost €30 million and employs about 50 people.

CoTra’s transaction team assisted the purchasers throughout the entire transaction, both in drafting all transaction documents (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 a list of other transactions assisted by CoTra, see news

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.

For a list of other transactions assisted by CoTra, see

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.

For a list of other transactions assisted by CoTra, see here

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

For a list of other transactions assisted by CoTra, see here

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. 

For a list of other transactions assisted by CoTra, see here

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)

 

For a list of other transactions assisted by CoTra, see here

COTRA LAW ASSISTED THE SHAREHOLDERS OF VERALU NV IN THE SALE OF VERALU NV TO VIEWWORKS NV

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CoTra Law assisted the shareholders of Veralu NV in the sale of 100% of their shares to Viewworks NV.

Founded in 1971 by Norbert Verreth, Veralu NV became a leading manufacturer of aluminium and PVC windows and doors in Belgium.   By acquiring Veralu NV, Viewworks NV strengthens its position on the Belgian market.

CoTra’s transaction team assisted Veralu NV’s shareholders throughout the entire transaction, including the drafting and negotiation of the transaction documents and the successful closing of this sale.

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

COTRA LAW ASSISTED THE FOUNDING SHAREHOLDERS OF ALIEN MOBILITY (A BELGIAN SERVICE PROVIDER PROVIDING INTEGRATED MOBILITY SOLUTIONS) IN A FINANCING ROUND IN WHICH ALIEN MOBILITY ATTRACTED NEW INVESTORS AND GROWTH CAPITAL TO EXPAND ITS BUSINESS.

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CoTra Law assisted the founders shareholders of Alien Mobility (a Belgian service provider providing integrated mobility solutions) in a financing round in which Alien Mobility attracted new investors and growth capital to further expand its business.

For 10 years, Alien Mobility has been developing and selling “eMobility as a Service services” as a technology solution provider and hardware manufacturer.   For example, Alien Mobility enables a seamless and frictionless e-driving experience through EV charging solutions and smart energy connections. Together with a team of hardware engineers and software specialists, Alien Mobility designs, develops and manufactures fully automated solutions (complete systems or individual devices) for parking and charging.

CoTra’s transaction team assisted Alien Mobility’s shareholders throughout the entire transaction, including the drafting and negotiation of the transaction documents and the successful closing of this financing round.

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