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The difference between the Dutch B.V. and the N.V.
The difference between private and public limited companies.
READ ARTICLEOne-tier board or two-tier board: an explanation of both governance models
The introduction of the one-tier board in a public limited liability company or private limited company was part of the Simplification and Flexibility of Private Limited Companies.
READ ARTICLEThe investment climate in the Netherlands: tax adjustments are needed
In this article, corporate law attorney Dirk de Waard discusses the current scheme in the Netherlands and the adjustment of the tax scheme for share option rights, which tries to make Dutch startups more attractive to talented employees. In addition, a comparison is made with the regulations in the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany.
READ ARTICLEShareholder Engie intervenes in its subsidiary EV-Box
Things aren’t going well at EV-Box. While EV-Box recently had to cancel an IPO, Engie, as a major shareholder, also intervened in the management and supervisory board at subsidiary EV-Box.
READ ARTICLE5 million blunder at PICNIC by SAR
With the preparation of the annual figures, supermarket chain Picnic once again plunged into the red: it made a loss of 45 million in the 2020 financial year.
READ ARTICLEPurchase price adjustments in company acquisitions
In most transactions, the purchase price is based on the value of the company on the day the shares or assets/liabilities are delivered by seller to buyer. This value can be derived from the company's financial statements on the same transfer date.
READ ARTICLEThe different phases of a SPAC
The purpose of the founders of a SPAC, called “sponsors”, is to raise capital through an issuance of shares and warrants that are listed on a stock exchange, called “units” combined.
READ ARTICLESelective payments: when do they lead to directors’ liability
This basic principle changes if the company runs into liquidity problems. In that instance, directors must be careful.
READ ARTICLEIntention of the parties is decisive when interpreting the provision in shareholders’ agreement
A payment schedule was also attached to the shareholders' agreement, according to which a shareholder loan provided by X was repaid. Deviation from the repayment schedule required approval from X.
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