How valuations are quoted locally
Dutch businesses are usually priced on adjusted EBITDA, and results are reported in euro (EUR).
- Holding and operating company structures mean equity value must be traced through the group.
- Normalised management remuneration under the customary salary rules is a standard adjustment.
- Recurring revenue and international customer bases support higher multiples.
Who buys businesses here
- Dutch and Belgian trade buyers
- European private equity buy-and-build platforms
- Management buy-outs with bank and vendor support
What commonly reduces the price
- Intercompany balances between holding and operating entities distort standalone results.
- Participation exemption planning should be confirmed with a tax adviser before structuring.
Whichever market you are in, the underlying discipline is the same: normalise earnings, apply several methods, and weight them by how well each fits the business. See our twelve valuation methods for the full detail.