Geert Vanderstappen

Asterian NV is an independent private equity firm which was founded in 2006 by Filiep Balcaen, Marc Saverys, Paul Thiers, Philippe Vlerick and Edmond Muller. Asterian NV is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

Pentahold NV focuses on taking majority stakes or otherwise substantial minority stakes in mid-sized companies. Pentahold NV invests in companies based in the Benelux and invests risk capital or/and mezzanine financing while it has a focus on traditional sectors.

Vergokan NV manufactures and distributes cable support products for electrical installations. It specializes in metal processing and finishing and offers a complete range of cable support systems based on its fully integrated activities. The firm manufactures and markets standard and tailor-made solutions in the field of cable support systems for electric installations. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Oudenaarde, Belgium..

Buy Out Fund Beheer NV operates an investment fund. The private company is based in Laken, Belgium and has subsidiaries in Belgium. The Belgian company was founded by Francis Vanderhoydonck.

Tomra Sorting NV is an innovative company specialized in engineering, manufacturing, selling and installing sorting machinery for the food and non-food industry. There's no doubt that sorting is becoming more and more crucial. The visual aspect of food already plays a central role in the 'detail trade' (for example, at supermarkets) not to mention among individual consumers. Even in developing markets, where expectations are currently lower, rising standards of living are almost certain to lead to an equivalent rise in food standards. National and international governments and regulators also have a key role to play in normalization. Equally, environmental awareness is growing around the world and particularly in development markets. Recycling is often the rule rather than the exception. As a result, manufacturers are demanding ever more speed, scalability and reliability. The need for better performance and sorting techniques will only grow. Tomra Sorting NV will continue to set the standard when it comes to sorting techniques. Its mission is to be the best not only through its quality and reliability, but also by tackling new areas and coming up with new ideas. That's why the company is constantly striving to develop advanced, innovative and complete solutions for every sorting challenge imaginable.

Vergokan International NV operates as a holding company with interests in metal cable support systems. The company was founded on May 21, 2007 and is headquartered in Oudenaarde, Belgium.