Ackermans & van Haaren

Ackermans & van Haaren (AvH) is a diversified Belgian investment company with interests in various sectors, including private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. The company focuses on a limited number of strategic participations with significant growth potential, aiming to build leading market players and contribute to a more sustainable world. AvH is listed on Euronext Brussels and is included in the BEL20 index and the European DJ Stoxx 600 index.

AvH's investment strategy encompasses several key sectors: Marine Engineering & Contracting, Private Banking, Real Estate, and Energy & Resources. In Marine Engineering & Contracting, AvH holds significant stakes in companies like DEME, one of the largest dredging companies globally, and CFE, a Belgian construction group. In Private Banking, AvH's investments include Delen Private Bank, one of Belgium's largest independent private asset managers, and Bank Van Breda, a niche bank for entrepreneurs and liberal professions in Belgium. The Real Estate sector includes Nextensa, a listed integrated real estate group, and in Energy & Resources, AvH has a stake in SIPEF, an agro-industrial group in tropical agriculture. Additionally, AvH provides growth capital to sustainable enterprises across various sectors.

The company's track record reflects a commitment to long-term value creation. In 2024, AvH reported a net profit of 460 million euros, marking a 15% increase from the previous year. This performance was driven by record results from its core participations, including private banks and DEME. The positive effects of a higher interest environment for the banks and the contribution of its offshore wind energy capacity have enhanced the group's resilience in a period of high energy prices. AvH's diversified portfolio and strategic focus on sustainable growth continue to position it as a leading player in the Belgian investment landscape.