Alychlo NV is the family owned investment company founded by entrepreneur Marc Coucke. Alychlo invests in growth companies and actively supports the management of its portfolio companies enabling them to achieve their growth plans.

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, Transaction and Advisory Services. M&A is part of the Tranaction Advisory Services (TAS). EY is worldwide active in more than 150 countries and has developed a network of experienced M&A professionals who assist companies in initiating, structuring, implementing and closing M&A transactions. We offer closely integrated transaction advisory services with a single focus: our clients. We combine indepth local knowledge of the Belgian market with a… Show more EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, Transaction and Advisory Services. M&A is part of the Tranaction Advisory Services (TAS). EY is worldwide active in more than 150 countries and has developed a network of experienced M&A professionals who assist companies in initiating, structuring, implementing and closing M&A transactions. We offer closely integrated transaction advisory services with a single focus: our clients. We combine indepth local knowledge of the Belgian market with a worldwide network and sector knowledge.Notable transactions include:- Detecting, initiating and assisting Ardian Expansion Fund and Gantner Technologies in the acquistion of Syx Automations. Show less

KBC Securities is specialised in the structuring and execution of corporate finance solutions that are tailored to meet the individual needs of each our clients. These clients include listed companies, privately held corporations, SMEs and their managers, directors and shareholders. The advice and activities of the corporate finance team cover three main areas of expertise:1. Capital Markets Solutions (ECM/ DCM) IPOs, follow-on offerings, SPOs/ABOs, private placements… Show more KBC Securities is specialised in the structuring and execution of corporate finance solutions that are tailored to meet the individual needs of each our clients. These clients include listed companies, privately held corporations, SMEs and their managers, directors and shareholders. The advice and activities of the corporate finance team cover three main areas of expertise:1. Capital Markets Solutions (ECM/ DCM) IPOs, follow-on offerings, SPOs/ABOs, private placements, (convertible) bonds and bonds with warrants and public take-over bids. 2. Mergers and Acquisitions sell-side advisory, acquisitions, merger/business combinations, MBOs, LBOs, demergers and spin offs. 3. Strategic and Financial Advice strategic advice, valuation reports, fairness opinions, independent expert opinions, financial structuring and financial products Show less

Notable transactions include:- Advising the shareholders of Dynaco on the sale to Assa Abloy; - Advising KBC Bank on the 570,000,000 EUR sale of Centea to Credit Agricole/Landbouwkrediet; - Advising KBC Verzekeringen on the 243,000,000 EUR sale of Fidea NV to JC Flowers & Co;- Independent expert for the Board of Directors of Omega Pharma in the Take Over Bid transaction

Transactions on which I worked as project leader were amongst others:- IPO of Taminco (pulled), Arseus, 4Energy Invest, Alfacam, Metris- SPO of Deceuninck, Spector- Fairness Opinions for the board of directors of Telindus (TOB by Belgacom), Electrabel (TOB by Suez)- Sale of De Tijd to De Persgroep;- Sale of Sunco to Bencis Capital Partners