The Benelux horticulture and floriculture sector combines an established export ecosystem with energy, labour, investment and succession pressures. Investment prospects vary across the value chain and depend on target-level economics, adaptability and potential for value creation.

The next phase of Dutch district heating is taking shape.Eight International’s latest perspective examines what it will take to move the market from standstill to investable infrastructure and accelerate the Netherlands’ heating transition.

The price agreed at signing may not be the amount ultimately paid. In North American transactions, completion accounts remain the predominant purchase price mechanism. Unlike a Locked Box, they determine final equity value after closing, using the target’s financial position at that point. For both buyer and seller, this creates an opportunity and a challenge: making sure the final amount reflects the business and financial position agreed in the deal.

Could the Arctic corridor become a viable alternative between Asia and Europe? Its shorter passage is attractive, but seasonal access, infrastructure gaps and geopolitical risks continue to limit its role.

We have welcomed OWL as our newest member, further expanding our footprint in the Nordics.

The shift towards a decarbonised, electrified and more resilient energy system across Europe is creating unprecedented investment requirements for electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure. By 2030, close to €600 billion in capital expenditure is expected to be needed to expand, upgrade and digitalise power grids throughout Europe. As a result, the sector is becoming a key enabler of the energy transition and an increasingly attractive long-term investment theme.

Our latest Report leverages our cross-border experience to deliver practical insights into the shifting restructuring landscape. It explores where pressure is intensifying, how capital is adapting, and what management teams need to prioritise to successfully navigate complexity and achieve sustainable turnaround outcomes.

Switzerland has secured the top position in the new Eight Competitiveness Report 2025, placing first among 58 evaluated economies. The country outperforms others across four core pillars of national strength: Economics, Society, Education and Sustainability.

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