8 How is the business continuity of dutch distributors and suppliers? 37 2024 - number 4 - promzvak.nl DISTRIBUTORS NETHERLANDS SUPPLIERS % % Expansion into other sectors 31 27 Merger with/acquisition by another party 18 13 Succession planning for departing executives 17 20 Acquisition of one or more other parties by us 17 33 Expansion of activities abroad 11 40 Downsizing/dissolution of the company 8 - Attracting external investors 3 - None of the above 34 33 Andere onderwerpen die met bedrijfscontinuïteit te maken hebben 3 6 Geen van bovenstaande 34 41 Ik weet het niet 3 - Table 2: Considerations by Executives Regarding Business Continuity 2023 (*) 2022 (*) 2021 2020 2019 ALL MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS IN NL 4,780 8,360 7,235 6,425 6,435 All mergers and acquisitions in the 'Trade' sector 870 1,630 1,425 1,295 1,275 1 FTE 195 450 425 355 350 2-10 FTE 280 540 515 435 450 10-50 FTE 250 445 325 350 320 50-250 FTE 105 135 115 120 125 250+ FTE 40 60 45 35 35 Attracting external investors 3 - None of the above 34 33 Table 3: Mergers and Acquisitions in the Netherlands (absolute figures) (*) Preliminary figures Source: General Business Register (ABR) of CBS
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