Contents

Introduction

VIDEO: Jeppe Kleijngeld, Chief Editor

Introduction to the latest M&A and Ansarada Trend Survey Benelux 2024 - 2025

Looking back at last year's trend survey forecast: Why the dealmakers got it wrong

The current M&A-market in 15 quotes

M&A Forecast 2025: Optimism is increasing

Corporates and Private Equity - M&A Strategies

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Corporate deal activity in the Benelux: 6 key trends for 2025

Being Successful in Cross-Border Deals

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Culture clash or synergy? The biggest challenges in cross-border M&A

The most difficult country to do cross-border deals is...

Ensuring Value Creation in Dealmaking

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What will happen with valuations in 2025?

The greatest challenges in achieving value creation in M&A: “Synergies are almost always overestimated”

Ensuring value creation in deals: These are key best practices

How professional are post-deal integration aspects currently managed in Benelux M&A?

M&A Challenges and Risks

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What will be the greatest M&A challenges in the coming year?

M&A Community very unhappy with current Dutch government

This is how M&A experts manage the risks in 2024/2025

Due diligence trends: The rise of commercial due diligence

Special Topic: Artificial Intelligence

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AI-powered due diligence: Deeper insights and smarter decisions in dealmaking

Investing in AI after the hype: The time for realism has arrived

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