Ackermans & Van Haaren is a Belgian diversified group founded in 1876 and headquartered in Antwerp. As a long‐established family‐controlled holding company listed on Euronext Brussels, it focuses on building long‐term value through strategic equity investments and wholly or partially owned operating companies. The group’s activities are organized into four main divisions: dredging and marine engineering, real estate, energy and environment, and financial services.
In dredging and marine engineering, Ackermans & Van Haaren holds a majority stake in DEME, a global leader in offshore construction, dredging, land reclamation and environmental remediation. Its real estate arm supports residential, office and mixed‐use developments primarily in Belgium and other European markets, often in partnership with recognized local developers. Through its energy and environment platform, the group invests in renewable energy projects, waste‐to‐energy facilities and environmental services that align with evolving sustainability standards.
The financial services division operates a range of merchant banking, private equity and private banking activities, providing tailored financing solutions to mid‐sized companies, family enterprises and institutional clients. With a presence in major European financial centers and a track record dating back more than 140 years, Ackermans & Van Haaren leverages its deep sector expertise and longstanding relationships to support the growth ambitions of its portfolio companies.
Governed by a board of directors drawn from the founding families and independent professionals, Ackermans & Van Haaren maintains a conservative investment philosophy centered on capital preservation and incremental growth. Its global reach extends across Europe, Asia and the Americas, where its subsidiaries and joint ventures undertake infrastructure, property and energy projects that benefit from stable long‐term partnerships and rigorous operational standards.
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