Situation

  • Van Assendelft-Hollander Bogaert (VAHB) is a leading Dutch wholesaler of camping and outdoor material
  • Owned by manager-founder family, who wants to sell. KeBeK Private Equity wants to buy majority stake. 

Actions Proost Ventures

  • Define correct segmentation of wholesaler’s product and client assortment to fully understand market drivers, pricing, trends, growth, and risks
  • Lay-out market size, market attractiveness and key drivers for core segments. Value chain profit analysis.
  • Assess sustainability and profitability of current distribution channels (both sourcing and selling)
  • Determine market size and growth of Dutch market for Camping & Outdoor materials
  • Evaluate growth potential by product line, by distribution channel, and by geography.


Results

  • Successfully performed buy-side Commercial Due Diligence in 2.5 weeks
  • KeBeK Private Equity acquires VAHB in Q1 2019

Download here in pdf the detailed project example Commercial Due Diligence – Camping & Outdoor