Chinese outbound investment into The Netherlands through M&A

    August 07, 2010 | BY

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    By Geert Potjewijd and Rogier van BijnenDe Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V.

    1) What legislation governs M&A activity in your jurisdiction?

    Two different types of mergers and acquisitions are usually distinguished in the Netherlands: (i) private (non-listed) companies, and (ii) public (listed) companies. When acquiring a private company, parties in general have a lot of freedom. Partly due to European legislation, bidders for public companies need to comply with several rules governing the bidding process.

    Private transactions (non-listed companies)

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