Dutch SAP service provider Partners in Technology has been acquired by Expertum Group, a leading player in the European SAP market. This strategic move strengthens Expertum’s position in both the Dutch and international markets in the field of technical SAP consultancy. At the same time, it allows Partners in Technology to offer their clients a wider range of functional SAP services. We advised Expertum Group on this transaction.

WPG Publishers has bid farewell to the magazine Vrij Nederland, which will continue independently. Sander Heijne has been appointed the new editor-in-chief as of April 1, 2024. Vrij Nederland will collaborate with Pakhuis de Zwijger. We advised WPG Publishers.

Roularta Media Nederland acquires WPG Media, including the magazine brands Happinez, Psychologie Magazine and Yoga by Happinez. We advised WPG Uitgevers on this M&A transaction.

Roundcube Holding, the parent company of CCS and Paston, has acquired Bugs Business. Bugs Business is a leading software partner specializing in providing modern front-office portals for customers and employees of insurers, distribution partners and stockbrokers. The strategic acquisition of Bugs Business, which will continue to operate as an independent organization, enables Roundcube Holding to expand its leadership in the insurtech sector with innovative solutions in the front-office domain. Olym advised Roundcube Holding on this acquisition.

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) has acquired Intrinsic ID, a leading provider of Physical Unclonable Function (PUF) IP used in the design of system-on-chips (SoCs). Intrinsic ID is a spin-out of Royal Philips Electronics. We advised the company and its selling shareholders including Prime Ventures and Robert Bosch Venture Capital.

We advised Onramper on their strategic transaction with industry leader MoonPay which will democratize access to cryptocurrencies worldwide. Onramper is a leading fiat-to-crypto payments aggregator. The collaboration is set to offer MoonPay’s clients a comprehensive solution to optimize conversion rates across various regions.

Boss Transport has acquired Datrans Nederland BV and Datrans GmbH with the aim of increasing transport to Switzerland. Boss Transport transports through countries such as Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Denmark, Italy and the Benelux. We advised Boss Transport on this acquisition.

Marketer has acquired the Dutch proptech company Moving Digital. Moving Digital specializes in digital marketing solutions for the existing homes market, offering services such as lead generation, campaign automation, performance and analytics, and sustainability reports. We advised the selling shareholders of Moving Digital on this transaction.

GEMA has acquired a majority stake in the SoundAware Group, an established provider of digital services for recognizing music, events, and media content, with its own industry-leading music recognition technology (MRT). The companies in SoundAware Group will continue to operate independently under the umbrella of GEMA. Olym advised the lead selling shareholder in this transaction.

WPG Uitgevers has sold Zwijsen Publishers, the publisher of educational resources for primary education, to Klett Group. Olym advised WPG Uitgevers in this transaction.