Lindenaar & Co has guided Lindenhaeghe during the acquisition of the FOI training institute
FOI, a specialized training institute in financial services and real estate, is now part of the Lindenhaeghe Group (Eikk Education Group), an investment by Capital A. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for the Lindenhaeghe Group and responds to the trend in which financial advisors are scaling up their services to a business level and focusing on commercial real estate.
Edwin, Commercial Director of Lindenhaeghe Group, stated, “We have previously collaborated successfully with FOI. FOI is rightfully considered a quality institute and is renowned for its specialized expertise, academically strong courses, and practical-oriented trainers. We are very pleased to be able to add such a strong partner to our company.”
Marleen van de Sande, Operational Director at FOI, said, “We are in a strong position and have built a solid foundation in recent years that we can continue to build upon under the Lindenhaeghe banner. Thanks to Lindenhaeghe, we can enhance the quality of our online courses and make use of the application landscape in which Lindenhaeghe has invested significantly in recent years. Additionally, we can make our excellent courses available to a broader audience. We are looking forward to this immensely.”
Lindenaar & Co acted as advisor for Lindenhaeghe and led various aspects of the process, including support during the due diligence process, managing the data room, and handling negotiations.
Lindenheaghe
Lindenhaeghe is a Dutch financial educational institution that was founded in 2005 and has since gained a prominent position in the Dutch education market. Lindenhaeghe offers a wide range of courses and training programs, ranging from basic education to specialized courses. Additionally, the company has developed an online learning platform that provides both individual students and businesses the opportunity to educate and upskill their employees.
FOI
FOI is an educational institute that offers a variety of courses and programs, primarily with a focus on fields such as finance and real estate. These educational courses and programs are primarily offered online, making them accessible to both individual students and businesses looking to upskill their employees.