COVID-19 #8 Sale of non-core or distressed businesses
Successfully raising cash through the divestment of non-core assets or businesses requires careful consideration, especially in a situation of financial distress. Although from a sell-side perspective a share deal is often preferred (click here), sellers may still be tempted to engage in an asset deal in their quest to realise the best possible outcome. Various
COVID-19 #7 Carve-out and sale of non-core or distressed businesses
In the current climate, it is expected that companies in a wide variety of industries will be confronted with a significant drop in sales volumes, possibly causing faltering cashflow positions or even cash crunches. Although the Belgian government, in concertation with financial institutions, are trying to stem the bleeding with short term measures, such as
