I advise and guide Dutch and French entrepreneurs and investment funds in successfully realizing business transfers and acquisitions.In my attempt to take over a company myself, I struggled without the support of a professional M&A advisor. It's a tremendous rollercoaster you find yourself on, and you encounter many obstacles that could be avoided with advice and support from an M&A professional.Additionally, I saw too many entrepreneurs struggling in the market. With my current partner Erwin Merkx, we wanted to bring a fresh perspective to the business transfer and acquisition market.That is why Erwin and I, as founders of Fusiq, want to do things completely differently:☑️ With us, you get full attention.We are a small office with short and open lines of communication. We provide customized solutions and act quickly. Additionally, we pay attention to the emotions that a transferor acquisition can evoke.☑️ Seasoned & DrivenTogether, we have realized more than 35 business transfers, both as general manager and M&A advisor. We know both the process and the pitfalls, and we have the network to achieve a good result together.☑️ We take the leadWe advise on the approach, steer the process, think in solutions, and guide you to the desired result. We keep you out of the wind so you can continue focusing on your business.Why can we make this happen for you?🔹As a managing partner in a Dutch M&A boutique, I have personally advised and guided more than 25 companies to a successful transaction.🔹I have been able to guide companies through difficult times and situations in various countries and cultures, and by acquisitions, achieve a healthy foundation and growth.🔹With Fusiq, we can fully relieve the entrepreneurs from preparing to negotiating and completing their business transfer or acquisition.Of course, we ensure complete discretion throughout the process. This way, you as an entrepreneur can fully focus on your business.Have you been thinking already for a while about transferring your business or considering an acquisition? Don't wait any longer. Succession of your business, a future-proof company, and growth do not happen automatically. Dare to create new perspectives, take action now.Do you want to dispel doubts about the transfer or growth of your business, or do you just want to get acquainted?Send me a message.Kind regards,Paul Denis.
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M And A Advisor | Co-FounderFusiqRotterdam, Zh, Nl -
M&A Advisor | Co-FounderFusiq May 2024 - PresentRotterdam, The NetherlandsM&A Advisory & Guidance for Dutch and French entrepreneurs and Private Equity Funds
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M&A Advisor | Management Consultant | OwnerJc Spaene Feb 2015 - PresentRotterdam, The NetherlandsM&A advisory services and management consultancy. Professional, result oriented advice and guidance. Your Next Step Companion. -
Managing DirectorUnibottle Ltd Jan 2020 - Jun 2022Dublin, IrelandTrading & distribution of Russian Glass Packaging for the European Beer and Water industryTurnover 13.5 Mio € - 10 employeesAfter 10 years of direct operational involvement of the company owners, my mission was to make the company independent and prepared for a mid-term exit. I implemented a performance management program for my teams, implemented a budgeting process, and developed a monthly reporting on the company's activities, performances, and achievements.After 3… Show more Trading & distribution of Russian Glass Packaging for the European Beer and Water industryTurnover 13.5 Mio € - 10 employeesAfter 10 years of direct operational involvement of the company owners, my mission was to make the company independent and prepared for a mid-term exit. I implemented a performance management program for my teams, implemented a budgeting process, and developed a monthly reporting on the company's activities, performances, and achievements.After 3 months I took on the role of Sales Director to coach the sales team directly through the pandemic and to help them to grow the business significantly. I improved operational and organizational efficiency and made the team grow in their skills and responsibilities.Between 2019 and 2021 sales revenue increased by 6%, operating cost was reduced by 7% and PBT increased by 26%. In 2022 we budgeted a sales growth of 28% and a record PBT level.In line with budgeted performances, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent EU sanctions on imports of Russia-made products made it impossible to continue our business activities. The shareholders decided to cease the company's operations as of July 2022. Show less -
M&A Advisor | Managing PartnerCompany Brokers - M&A Consultancy Jan 2015 - Dec 2019Gorinchem, The NetherlandsCorporate Finance firm specialized in deal making and accompanying entrepreneurs in buy and sale-side transactions - 4 partners & Office Assistant - Average deals size between 1 Mio € and 10 Mio €. Registered Advisor Business Transfers & Business Valuation in the NetherlandsAs Managing Partner I improved online visibility & marketing, changed our corporate identity, expanded our customer portfolio, and improved our customer service and support with a business partnership with an… Show more Corporate Finance firm specialized in deal making and accompanying entrepreneurs in buy and sale-side transactions - 4 partners & Office Assistant - Average deals size between 1 Mio € and 10 Mio €. Registered Advisor Business Transfers & Business Valuation in the NetherlandsAs Managing Partner I improved online visibility & marketing, changed our corporate identity, expanded our customer portfolio, and improved our customer service and support with a business partnership with an experienced M&A lawyer.I accompanied 25 businesses and business owners in business transfers and acquisitions. I acquired the customer, analyzed the market & company, valued the business, engaged buyer/seller search, negotiated the deal structure and transfer conditions, and piloted the due diligence process and drafting of legal documentation. Show less -
Business Manager Event MediterraneeGroupe Mandarine - Event Mediterranee - Digital Printing, Publishing, Design, E-Commerce Aug 2013 - May 2014Perpignan, FranceDigital Printing, Publishing, Design, and E-Commerce of announcement and Christmas cardsIn partnership with Mandarine Group Paris, I created and built Event Mediterranee in June 2013.I recruited a new team of 6 experienced professionals for product design, web design, and e-marketing. We launched 2 e-commerce websites for B2B and B2C customers, developed over 500 new product designs, and generated € 350.000 sales revenue. in the first 6 months. -
General ManagerEdit66 - Mercurius Group Holland - Design, Publishing, And E-Commerce Sep 2011 - May 2013Perpignan, France / Granollers (Barcelona), SpainDesign, Publishing, and E-Commerce of announcement and Christmas cards - Consolidated turnover – 8 Mio €, 42 employeesDue to a strong decrease in sales revenue and the substantial loss of key personnel before I arrived in the company, my actions were focused on the re-organization of the French and Spanish company structures, reduction of operational costs, and redirecting the business towards online distribution. I renewed the product development and e-commerce teams in France and… Show more Design, Publishing, and E-Commerce of announcement and Christmas cards - Consolidated turnover – 8 Mio €, 42 employeesDue to a strong decrease in sales revenue and the substantial loss of key personnel before I arrived in the company, my actions were focused on the re-organization of the French and Spanish company structures, reduction of operational costs, and redirecting the business towards online distribution. I renewed the product development and e-commerce teams in France and created cost-saving synergies between Edit66 in France / Spain and the group production facilities in the Netherlands. Despite a reduction of operational costs of 20% in France and 34% percent in Spain, and a strategic focus plan for the development of e-commerce activities, the company remained unprofitable. In the process of my MBO and the last re-organization round, my shareholder withdrew his financial support to the company, leading to its liquidation. Show less -
Business Manager Certikin - Distribution Pool Equipment And Water Treatment ProductsFluidra Group - Manufacturing And Distribution Of Pool Equipment & Water Treatment Products Mar 2009 - Aug 2011Sabadell (Barcelona), SpainBusiness Unit of 6 European distribution companies and their subsidiaries (France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, UK) Turnover Business Unit in 2010 – 80 Mio €, 8 companies, 350 employees,MT member of the South West Europe Division – 17 companies – 316 Mio €To strengthen the group's second Pool equipment and water treatment brand, my mission was to create and manage a new Business Unit of 6 distribution companies within the largest Group Division of South-West Europe. I was in the… Show more Business Unit of 6 European distribution companies and their subsidiaries (France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, UK) Turnover Business Unit in 2010 – 80 Mio €, 8 companies, 350 employees,MT member of the South West Europe Division – 17 companies – 316 Mio €To strengthen the group's second Pool equipment and water treatment brand, my mission was to create and manage a new Business Unit of 6 distribution companies within the largest Group Division of South-West Europe. I was in the lead of the redefinition and launch of the Certikin business model, implemented within 12 months. I piloted the re-organization of several companies and the business activities of the BU, supervising the company GMs, leading to a 12% decrease in Net Working Capital and a 1 Mio € increase in the Free Cash Flow of the BU. Show less -
General Manager - Fluidra France - Financial & Administrative Back-OfficeFluidra - Fluidra France - Financial & Administrative Back-Office Sep 2007 - Mar 2009Perpignan, FranceFinancial and administrative back-office for all branches of the Fluidra Group in France - 22 employees, In search of more group control over its foreign branches, my mission was to create and manage a financial and administrative back office for the French branches of Fluidra Group, a pilot project for Fluidra, that has been copied in many other countries.In 6 months I set up the new back office structure resulting in more reliable monthly closings and financial reporting to group… Show more Financial and administrative back-office for all branches of the Fluidra Group in France - 22 employees, In search of more group control over its foreign branches, my mission was to create and manage a financial and administrative back office for the French branches of Fluidra Group, a pilot project for Fluidra, that has been copied in many other countries.In 6 months I set up the new back office structure resulting in more reliable monthly closings and financial reporting to group HQ in Spain. The availability of the financial reporting was reduced by 40% to 9 days.I developed and implemented a cost-saving plan for all French branches leading to € 1.2 Mln cost savings in 18 months.I piloted and coordinated price policies and customer portfolio management with the 2 largest companies for an efficient and coherent market and customer approach. I piloted and managed together with the company GM's restructuring and divestment operations of 3 French branches. Show less
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Managing Director - Abbeloos Nv - Manufacturing High-End Bath LinenLes Ateliers Vanderschooten / Groupe Vds May 2004 - Oct 2006Dentergem, BelgiumManufacturer and distributor of high-end bath linen - Turnover 2005 – 10 Mio €, 100 employees, MT member of Groupe VDSIn this newly acquired company, my mission was to improve operational and industrial efficiency, reduce operational costs, increase the outsourcing of certain productions and strengthen our presence in the market of the luxury brands for whom we manufactured our products. The company's performance improved, resulting sales revenue increase of 9% and a PBT… Show more Manufacturer and distributor of high-end bath linen - Turnover 2005 – 10 Mio €, 100 employees, MT member of Groupe VDSIn this newly acquired company, my mission was to improve operational and industrial efficiency, reduce operational costs, increase the outsourcing of certain productions and strengthen our presence in the market of the luxury brands for whom we manufactured our products. The company's performance improved, resulting sales revenue increase of 9% and a PBT increase of 20%. The implemented outsourcing policy contributed to a substantial increase in gross margins. I took on the customer relationship with the top 3 customers. The customer portfolio, including Hermes, was enriched with new customers such as Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss, and Gucci.In 2006 the Group decided to divest and sell the company to a Belgian competitor. Show less -
General Manager - Alexandre Turpault - Manufacturing High-End Bed, Bath, Kitchen LinenVds / Atelier Vanderschooten May 1999 - Apr 2004Cholet, FranceManufacturer and distributor of high-end bed, bath, and kitchen linen - Turnover 4.7 Mio €, 88 employees, MT member of Groupe VDSIn this newly acquired company, my mission was to improve the operational and industrial efficiency, reduce operating costs, modernize and reposition the brand and its marketing, increase domestic and export sales, and improve the financial performance of the company.Unprofitable in 1999, the increase of sales revenue by 42% in 4 years, including a… Show more Manufacturer and distributor of high-end bed, bath, and kitchen linen - Turnover 4.7 Mio €, 88 employees, MT member of Groupe VDSIn this newly acquired company, my mission was to improve the operational and industrial efficiency, reduce operating costs, modernize and reposition the brand and its marketing, increase domestic and export sales, and improve the financial performance of the company.Unprofitable in 1999, the increase of sales revenue by 42% in 4 years, including a tripling of export sales, 23% reduction in FTE, and a profound industrial re-organization led to a PBT of 10% in 2003. Show less
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Export Manager - Vanderschooten S.A. - Manufacturer Bed LinenGroupe Vds / Atelier Vanderschooten Nov 1994 - Apr 1999Nieppe (Lille), FranceAs head of the company's export department, I developed the European export sales and opened new markets in South-East Asia, leading to an increase in export sales revenues of over 300% in 4 years.
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Export Area ManagerIpc Holland Trading Aug 1992 - Aug 1994Amsterdam, The NetherlandsExport Area Manager UK, Spain, Portugal, Eastern Europe
Paul Denis Education Details
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Stedelijk Gymnasium Breda - Grammar SchoolGymnasium
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Paul Denis attended Avans+, Avans+, Universiteit Van Barcelona, Hz University Of Applied Sciences, Stedelijk Gymnasium Breda - Grammar School.
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