A very strong set of results for 2025
Ackermans & van Haaren ended a successful year 2025 with a net profit of 593 million euros (+29% year-over-year).
- Outstanding results at DEME, Delen Private Bank, Bank Van Breda and SIPEF boost net profit to 592.5 million euros.
- Equity strengthens to 5.7 billion euros, delivering a 10.3% return on equity
- Proposal to increase the dividend to 4.60 euros per share (+21%)
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Ackermans & van Haaren is an independent and diversified group focussed on creating shareholder value by making long-term investments in a select number of portfolio companies with a strong growth potential.
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Our investment portfolio
Full overview
Marine engineering & contracting
This segment includes our investments in the listed companies DEME and CFE, as well as in Deep C Holding and Green Offshore.
Private banking
The Private banking segment refers to the portfolio companies Delen Private Bank and Bank Van Breda.
Real estate
The listed company Nextensa is the sole investment in this segment, following the strategic decision to reduce the exposure to the real estate sector a few years ago.
Energy & resources
SIPEF is a listed agro-industrial group primarily focusing on sustainable palm oil, and is the main participation in this segment, which also includes Verdant Biosciences and the Indian listed company Sagar Cements
Growth capital
The Growth capital portfolio represents a consolidated book value of approx. 600 million euros and includes about 20 companies with future growth potential.
150 years of sustainable growth
In 1876, Nicolaas van Haaren and Hendrik Willem Ackermans, two entrepreneurial contractors, joined forces to secure major dredging contracts and infrastructure projects, establishing a strong family partnership that endures to this day and beyond. Over the years, the company broadened its activities, and following its IPO in 1984, it evolved into a diversified investment group with interests across multiple sectors, all while staying true to its roots in marine engineering and contracting.
What sets us apart
Our core values, priorities, and principles distinguish us from other investment firms. We place great importance on our profile and strategic positioning—not only for our shareholders, but also for the partners in our portfolio companies.
Active shareholder
As an active shareholder in our portfolio companies, we are involved in:
- defining the long-term strategy
- supporting strategic projects (M&A, internationalization, innovation and operational improvements)
- selecting key/senior management
Strong partnerships
As investors, we firmly believe in the value of strong partnerships and take pride in our proven history of forging long-term partnerships with families, co-shareholders, and management teams. Our approach includes investing in both majority and minority stakes, always guided by balanced shareholder agreements.
Long-term perspective
In alignment with our long-term strategic objectives, we are prepared to analyze and help financing strategic projects of our participations through capital increases, while our participations remain responsible for their own financial position. We focus on recurring growth of the activities, long-term growth of the operating cash flow and shareholders' equity of the participations, rather than on absolute profitability targets or short-term dividend maximization.
Family values
Ackermans & van Haaren began as a partnership between two families and continues to embrace core family values such as respect, open communication, trust, loyalty, and resilience. The company is committed to ethical business practices, responsible resource management, and prioritizes business continuity and sustainable growth for the long term rather than focusing on short-term gains.
Sustainable growth
Ackermans & van Haaren positions itself as a long-term partner dedicated to building high-performing market leaders and supporting a more sustainable world. As entrepreneurs, we are committed to developing leading companies through international expansion, innovation, and diversification. Our focus is on fostering the sustainable development and growth of our portfolio companies, while upholding respect for individuals, the environment, and society at large.
Diversification
Because of the project-based and cyclical nature of its original dredging business, Ackermans & van Haaren quickly chose to diversify its activities. This approach was further strengthened when the company went public in 1984. The company takes a sector-agnostic approach, investing across various companies and sectors. We invest in a balanced combination of a limited number of strategic long-term participations and a diversified portfolio of growth capital investments.