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Your life’s work has been building your SME. And then the time comes: you want to sell it, transfer it, or enter into a merger. Detailed preparation is key to making the transition successful and profitable. This programme gives you the understanding and approaches you need to complete a satisfactory transfer or sale and a valuable opportunity to have your plans scrutinised by a board of lawyers, advisors, bankers and experts.
The SME Transition programme focuses on the essential insights you need to achieve a smooth transfer or sale of your company.
Each module finishes with specific assignments to apply to your own company. There are five modules that take you on a step-by-step journey – and an optional sixth module that covers family business transfers and sales. You’ll learn from guest speakers who’ve been through the journey themselves – and you’ll share experiences with fellow participants.
By the end of the programme, you’ll have a well-developed transition plan – which you’ll present to a panel of lawyers, advisors, bankers and Vlerick professors.
Professor of Corporate Finance
Mathieu Luypaert explains how insights into financial figures and decisions can lead to value creation.
Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship
An expert in private equity, Hans Vanoorbeek shares his passion for entrepreneurial buyouts.