Eight Advisory supported Veritas and CIM Capital 

Eight Advisory supported Veritas and CIM Capital 

Eight Advisory provided financial advisory and vendor assistance services to Veritas and CIM Capital in connection with the sale of Veritas to the investor.

Veritas, the leading sewing and fashion chain established in 1892, is a retail chain with 120 stores in the Benelux and market leader in legwear and mercerie. The Company aims to inspire its customers with practical take-home items and ready-to-wear pieces that perfectly match the latest fashion trends and complete any look. 

CIM Capital NV has a history as an advisory and investment company, based in Antwerp, focusing on turnaround situations in Belgium. 

The transaction strengthens Veritas’ future and opens up new opportunities for growth and innovation. A number of current shareholders remain on board, including Erwin Van Osta, Carl Liekens and Walter Van Gastel, while CEO Corneel De Maeyer joins as a shareholder. Together with a strong group of individual entrepreneurs, they underline confidence in Veritas’ growth potential. 

Eight Advisory team members supporting this transaction 

  • Philippe Fimmers, Managing Partner 
  • Caroline Depestel, Senior Manager 
  • Arthur Claeys, Manager 
  • Luna Goyvaerts, Senior 
  • Guillaume De Staercke, Analyst 

 

Philippe

Fimmers

Partner

Restructuring & Transaction Services

Eight Advisory Brussels

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