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
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
Colofon