Reasons to IPO through a DutchCo
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1. Listing considerations and access to capital markets
DutchCo’s are commonly accepted by the investment community across domestic and international stock markets, allowing for fungibility in case of multiple listings and easing access to the capital markets.
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2. Flexible corporate governance structures
Dutch entities can adopt flexible governance models such as a dual-class share structure, which appeal to founders and management teams seeking to maintain control post-IPO.
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3. Stable and reliable legal system
The Netherlands offers a stable legal framework known for the prominence of its stakeholder model and the large degree of autonomy offered to boards to run a company’s business, whilst preserving corporate transparency which boosts investor confidence.
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4. Strategic location
With its prime location, excellent infrastructure and EU membership, the
Netherlands supports international trade and business operations for domestic and non-domestic enterprises. -
5. Efficient follow-on offerings
A DutchCo’s governance could be designed such that no shareholder approvals are required for follow-on offerings within the first 5 years of going public, thus easing the possibility of attracting new equity financing.
Expert team
Our Listed Companies group supports companies in accessing both traditional and alternative financing options. We have extensive experience in equity capital markets transactions, such as IPOs, de-SPAC transactions, rights issues, and debt capital markets transactions, including stand-alone bond issuances, high-yield and investment-grade debt.
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