Worldwide Finance Awards 2023, Acquisition International | 17 Best M&A Advisory 2023 - the Netherlands ased in the Dutch city of ’s-Hertogenbosch, Blacktrace is a serial financial award winner and for good reason. Despite the market uncertainties, rising interest rates, and unstable geopolitical positions of recent times, the company has continued to make exceptional deals across various vertical markets and geographies. No mean feat in today’s ever-changing business environment. Guiding clients through merger and acquisition transactions, attracting shareholder capital, and arranging necessary funding, Blacktrace provides a full range of support services. Working with clients as a trusted partner, the firm assists with divestment, acquisition, management buyouts, corporate valuations, financing, and exits. The typical transaction value for clients working with Blacktrace ranges from €25 million to €250 million. The firm focuses on international deal making, thereby mostly assisting Dutch businesses. Moreover Blacktrace is founding partner of World M&A Alliance, an international network of similar service providers. Committed to every task, Blacktrace ensures consideration is given to shareholders, directors, managers, employees, customers, suppliers, providers of finance, counterparties, and other stakeholders during negotiation processes. Working with companies in business and consumer services, industrial, financial services, medical, and technology, Blacktrace has built specific expertise within these sectors. To date, the team has completed transactions valued at over €2.5 billion. With a strong focus on the client experience, the Blacktrace team is pragmatic in its approach and uses its expertise and extensive network to deliver the best results. Managing Partner, Jaap Smits says, “Experience has taught us that the secret to successful transactions lies in the detail. A combination of negotiating skills, empathy, networking, and professional skills are crucial to our ability to increase enterprise value in both the short and long term.” In addition to its presence in the local markets, Blacktrace operates on the world stage. The firm has local colleagues and partners in Benelux, Brazil, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Japan, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, the UK, and the USA. Being part of the World Mergers and Acquisitions Alliance gives Blacktrace and its clients direct access to a host of international financial and investment contacts, foreign buyers and sellers, and marketspecific financial intelligence, and bridges cultural differences that can complicate transactions. As a consequence, the firm is continuously increasing the number of successful cross-border transactions. Looking to the future, Blacktrace is well-placed to capitalise on the unique expertise of its team and its strong position in the market. We look forward to seeing how many awards the firm scoops up in 2024. Company: Blacktrace B.V. Web Address: https://www.blacktrace.nl/ Independent merger and acquisition specialist, Blacktrace provides professional support and guidance to medium and large companies looking to transition their business to the next level. Blacktrace has carved out a position as a major player in the Dutch mid-market segment working with private equity firms, family businesses, and corporations. We take a look at the services this multi-award-winning firm offers in more detail. B
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