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Argo advises Vectis’ portfolio company VD Pro Group on the merger with De Kinder Hardware
Argo advised VD Pro Group, a portfolio company of Vectis Private Equity, on its merger with De Kinder Hardware, a professional tool and hardware supplier based in Buggenhout. The sellers reinvested in VD Pro Group and remain on board in the group.
The merger with f De Kinder fits squarely into VD Pro Group’s buy-and-build strategy. Backed by Vectis, the group is rapidly expanding its geographic footprint and product offering across Belgium.
Argo assisted Vectis and VD Pro Group with legal support on all aspects of the transaction, including due diligence and the drafting and negotiation of the transaction and reinvesting documents.
Argo team
The Argo team on this transaction included Kris Verdoodt, Hannelore Geldof and Silke Spruyt.