NETHERLANDS Trends and Developments Contributed by: Maarten de Boorder, Bas Vletter, Samuel Garcia Nelen and Rutger Sterk, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Conclusion The Dutch M&A market at the beginning of 2025 was defined by its adaptability to shifting trends, an appe - tite for innovation and the need to navigate regula - tory challenges. With heightened activity expected in the defence industry, renewable energy, infrastructure and technology-driven sectors, the Netherlands offers ample opportunities for investors and corporates alike. At the same time, deal-making sophistication will be crucial to address the complexities introduced by evolving regulations, fragmented markets and eco - nomic volatility. As the role of ESG considerations, tailored solutions and sector diversification continues to grow, the Dutch M&A ecosystem is poised to remain an attractive and dynamic hub for both domestic and international play - ers. For deal-makers, 2025 will be a year in which risk and reward should be carefully balanced while navigating the ongoing transformations.
large, institutionalised asset managers that represent huge amounts of intrinsic value. The advantages of being listed for private equity sponsors are numerous, including – among others – the flexibility to compen - sate and retain personnel. The share price of most listed private equity firms rose in 2024, demonstrat - ing the optimistic outlook of the private M&A market as well as the robustness of private equity’s earnings model. Compensation of private equity sponsors remains a hot political topic in the Netherlands. For example, the largest Dutch pension fund (which is one of the largest pension funds in the world) was vocal about its frustration with the amount of compensa - tion paid to fund managers. Furthermore, there are ongoing discussions within private equity sponsors themselves on how any earned carried interest should be distributed among partners.
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