ABOUT US
CHANGE - INVEST - MANAGE
CIM Capital is an investment company that has already successfully managed several company restructurings. CIM Capital provides assistance to companies that had run into difficulties and where financial, but usually also operational reinforcement was needed. CIM Capital does not shy away from taking an active role in the companies itself, through a hands-on approach from the board of directors or from specific project support.
CIM Capital is an investment company that has already successfully managed several company restructurings. CIM Capital provides assistance to companies that had run into difficulties and where financial, but usually also operational reinforcement was needed. CIM Capital does not shy away from taking an active role in the companies itself, through a hands-on approach from the board of directors or from specific project support.
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History
CIM Capital NV has a history as an advisory and investment company, based in Antwerp, focusing on turnaround situations in Belgium. Leveraging its network of private and institutional investors, CIM Capital successfully realized several restructurings over the years with very hands-on financial and operational involvement.
With the acquisition of Veritas end 2019 and the Covid-19 pandemic early 2020, the idea grew to create a fund dedicated to investments in companies in difficulties. Erik Verkest joined Marc Van Hool, Bart Onderbeke and Jan Peeters in CIM Capital early 2020 to lead in the set-up and management of the CIM Capital Restruct Fund I (CCR Fund).
CCR Fund has raised EUR 65 million from both private and institutional investors. In addition to Belgian captains of industry and high net worth individuals, the Belgian Federal, Flemish and Walloon governments have also invested via stakes held by FPIM, PMV and Sogepa respectively. CCR Fund invests via majority shareholdings – often with co-investors with in-depth sector knowledge.
To be able to also tailor to smaller companies in need, CIM Ventures was set up to advise and/or invest in smaller enterprises, raised in a deal-by-deal setting, and managed by a separate team. CIM Ventures has led several restructurings, building on the strengths of the CIM Capital team: long term experience in complementary fields, reactive and fast decision making & deal completion, always with an eye for opportunities.
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Capital Solutions
Effective restructuring often requires not only operational improvements but also incremental capital. CIM owns funds and has extensive relationships with private and institutional investors.
Mission statement
To redirect, strengthen and alter companies facing strategic challenges due to disturbing or disruptive events and add long-term value for all stakeholders.
To redirect, strengthen and alter companies facing strategic challenges due to disturbing or disruptive events and add long-term value for all stakeholders.
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FOCUS
CIM takes a unique approach to support business recovery and helping companies to grow. Through active management participation and financing, we work on a new drive of your company, to achieve meaningful success.
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How we work
Change - OPERATIONAL CONTROL
- Distress and stabilize the company
- Turnaround strategy development
- Financial modeling and budget control
- Re-energize the working environment
- Manage the day-to-day operations and the successful revitalization of the company
invest - Bridges the financing
During phase of distress:
- Manage defects on margin
- Cash flow and working capital management
During phase of stability:
- Injection of bridging capital
- Gain creditor’s trust
During phase of break through:
- new capital to strengthen balance structure
manage - prepare for exit
- Taking on COO & CEO positions where needed during turnaround.
- Implementing necessary sourced knowhow and management capacity.
- Once stabilized and organized, company is redirected towards growth.
- MBI is possible to strenghten shareholdership and management, with continued guidance by CIM Ventures
- Buying and building strategies
TEAM
Erik Verkest
CEO CCR Fund & Partner
Marc Van Hool
Founder CIM Capital & Partner
Jan Peeters
Partner CIM Capital
Bart Onderbeke
Partner CIM Capital
Marie-Hélène Woestyn
Investment Director
Jef Stalmans
Founding Partner - CIM Ventures
Oscar Van Hool
Partner - CIM Ventures
Alexander Vuylsteke
Investment Associate
Eline Stevens
Office Manager
Jens Herteleer
Principal - CIM Ventures
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COMPANIES and funds
Our Strength. Your Funding. A perfect fit.
Our efforts are designed to change course. Our hands-on approach means decisions get actioned. Based on a proven track record in top-tier management, experienced in:
- Strategy, market orientation and sales
- Finance and budgeting
- Purchase, supply chain and resource planning
We have the ability to act quickly. Driven by partnership and entrepreneurship,for the maximization of shareholder value.
At CIM, we are committed to provide tailored finance solutions for companies across a broad range of industries. CIM owns funds and has a network of investors to provide the best financial solution, case by case.