Our partnering company in France, Epsilon Research has issued its Q3 2017 Argos Mid Market Index. The Index measures the level of private mid-market company valuations in the euro zone. The Index has increased to 9.5x EBITDA to reach another record level. Complete study : Argos-Index-2017-Q3
Auteur/autrice : Christophe Schwoertzig
Smart City Export World Congress
Value Creation – Alternative will be attending the Brokerage Event at the Smart City Export World Congress in Barcelona, Spain on the 14-16 of November 2017. We have already secured bi-lateral meetings with the following companies to help them secure funding and/or develop their business:
XXXI Foro Capital Pymes – 31st SME Capital Forum
On the 8th day of November 2017, VC-A attended the 31st SME Capital Forum. The forum was organised by Foro Capital Pymes and showcased 8 companies looking for funding in the following industries:
Africa Think Tank
Value Creation – Alternative will be attending the African Think Tank networking event at IESE Business school on the 21st of September. We will meet high-level participants (mostly CEOs or Exco members) of both Kenya (from AMP in Strathmore Business school) and Nigeria (from CEP in Lagos Business School). As well, and as special invitees,...
PMI Strategy: Preservation, Symbiosis, Holding, Absorption
PMI Strategy, the acronym for Post Merger Integration Strategy, is one of the most difficult conundrum for buyers of companies. Indeed, there is enough evidence in the literature showing that acquiring companies actually destroys value. Then, why not challenge buyers on their real reasons for engaging in an acquisition process? Note that I am not...