# The Friends

**Summary.** The Friends is an agency. Based in Braine-Le-Château. Founded in 2008. Expertise: Corporate communication, PR strategy & media relations, Events & experiences. Works for clients in Automotive & mobiliteit, Financieel & verzekeringen, Overheid & non-profit, Retail & e-commerce, Sport & entertainment. Reference clients include APAQ-W, Bpost banque, Breitling, Bruxelles International, Bruxelles Mobilité, Chanel, Century 21, D'Ieteren, Equal.Brussels, JEEP, Ladbrokes, Louis de Waele, Luminus, Toyota, Worldline.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| Location | Parc Industriel 37, 1440 Braine-Le-Château |
| Website | https://www.thefriends.be |
| LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/thefriendsbyverhulst/ |
| Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thefriendsbyverhulst/ |
| Company number | BE0895.799.750 |
| NACE main activity | 62100 - Ontwerpen van computerprogramma’s |
| Expertise | Corporate communication, PR strategy & media relations, Events & experiences |
| Sectors | Automotive & mobiliteit, Financieel & verzekeringen, Overheid & non-profit, Retail & e-commerce, Sport & entertainment |

## What does The Friends do?

The Friends is een eventbureau uit Braine-le-Château, actief sinds 2008. Het bureau is toegespitst op events en pr & communicatie. Sectoren waar het bureau vaak werkt: corporate, automotive, luxe/retail en sport.

## Where is The Friends based?

The Friends is based in Parc Industriel 37, 1440 Braine-Le-Château, Belgium.

## What expertise does The Friends have?

- Corporate communication
- PR strategy & media relations
- Events & experiences

## Which sectors does The Friends work for?

- Automotive & mobiliteit
- Financieel & verzekeringen
- Overheid & non-profit
- Retail & e-commerce
- Sport & entertainment

## Which clients does The Friends work with?

- APAQ-W, Bpost banque, Breitling, Bruxelles International, Bruxelles Mobilité, Chanel, Century 21, D'Ieteren, Equal.Brussels, JEEP, Ladbrokes, Louis de Waele, Luminus, Toyota, Worldline

## Key financials

Source: NBB annual accounts. "/" means not filed (abbreviated format); FTE = average number of full-time equivalents.

| Year | Revenue | Gross margin | EBITDA | FTE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | / | € 5.871 | € 5.796 | / |
| 2024 | / | € 12.623 | € 12.623 | / |
| 2025 | / | € 12.060 | € 12.060 | / |

## Frequently asked questions

**When was The Friends founded?** In 2008.

**Where is The Friends located?** In Braine-Le-Château, Belgium.

**What is The Friends specialised in?** Corporate communication, PR strategy & media relations, Events & experiences.

**Which sectors does The Friends work for?** Automotive & mobiliteit, Financieel & verzekeringen, Overheid & non-profit, Retail & e-commerce, Sport & entertainment.

**Who are the clients of The Friends?** Among others APAQ-W, Bpost banque, Breitling, Bruxelles International, Bruxelles Mobilité, Chanel, Century 21, D'Ieteren, Equal.Brussels, JEEP, Ladbrokes, Louis de Waele, Luminus, Toyota, Worldline.

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Factsheet published by IKAg. Figures from the annual accounts up to financial year 2025. Company data verified with the CBE on 2026-10-13. Canonical page: https://www.ikag.be/en/factsheets/the-friends