Lennard Keijzer

Transaction formalities, rules and practical considerations Types of private equity transactions What different types of private equity transactions occur in your jurisdiction? What structures are commonly used in private equity investments and acquisitions? Most private equity transactions in the Netherlands relate to private M&A (investments by private equity in private companies and subsequent exits of those investments).

Acquisition and exit Acquisitions of controlling stakes Are there any legal requirements that may impact the ability of a private equity firm to acquire control of a public or private company? An unconditional mandatory takeover offer of a public company is triggered by a person, or a group of persons acting in concert, acquiring predominant control (at least 30 per cent of the voting rights).

This article is an extract from TLR The Private Equity Review - Edition 12. Click here for the full guide I Overview i Deal activity The year 2021 was a record one for private equity in the Netherlands as well as globally; 2022 was slower as macroeconomic uncertainty resulted in fewer processes being initiated and certain processes being put on hold before signing.