Sale: McDo-It

McDo-it has been acquired by the Horizon Group. By combining their expertise, the two companies can serve a broader client base even more effectively. De Jong & Laan advised and guided the shareholder of McDo-it during the sale of shares to the Horizon Group.

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Sale: McDo-It

Sale: McDo-It

Bedrijfsoverdracht Corporate finance

Since 1999, McDo-It has specialised in recruiting, selecting, and seconding (international) workers. With offices in the Netherlands, Germany and Poland, the company mainly serves manufacturing and industrial businesses. Every day, McDo-It places over 700 employees with clients in addition to arranging transport and housing for its workforce.

De Jong & Laan advised and supported the shareholder of McDo-It in the sale of shares to the Horizon Group.

Buy-and-build strategy

Horizon Group is a staffing specialist operating in the food & agriculture, construction, logistics, and transport sectors. With a turnover of more than €200 million and around 8,000 temporary workers placed daily, the company is one of the largest staffing organisations in the Netherlands.

The acquisition of McDo-It further strengthens Horizon Group’s position in the staffing sector. By combining their expertise, they can serve a broader client base even more effectively.

Theo de Cock Adviseur

Sale support

De Jong & Laan supported the shareholder of McDo-It during the various phases of the sale, namely by:

Carrying out a business valuation to provide clarity on the potential proceeds;
Preparing an information memorandum;
Identifying and approaching potential acquisition candidates;
Leading negotiations;
Supporting the due diligence investigation;
Supporting and advising on the drafting of acquisition contracts and finalising legal and tax matters.