NV Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles Anno 163 (Royal Delft), listed at NYSE Euronext Amsterdam, has acquired 100% of the outstanding share capital in Koninklijke van Kempen & Begeer (VKB) from Corpeq.
Lindenaar & Co advised the CEO and the supervisory board of Royal Delft through extensive market research on acquisition candidates, contact with potential targets and co-ordination of deal execution. This included valuation, LoI drafting, modeling a combined business plan, arranging financing through a private placement, deal negotiations, due diligence co-ordination and closing of the transaction.
Profile Royal Delft
Royal Delft is the leading producer of authentic Delftware (Delft Blue) and special ceramic products in small quantities. The company welcomes more than 150,000 visitors from all over the world to experience the traditional production process of Delftware products.
Profile VKB
VKB, incorporated in 1789, is owner of the brands Keltum (cutlery and tableware), Gero (cutlery, pans and kitchenware), BK (pans and kitchenware), Q-Linair (pans and kitchenware) and Royal VKB (design pans and kitchenware). The company’s experience for over 200 years is reflected in the traditional craftsmanship combined with modern techniques to produce and market cutlery, pans, tableware and kitchenware.