Ackermans & van Haaren NV 

Founded in Antwerp, Belgium, in 1876, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV operates as a global, diversified investment group. Its extensive portfolio is structured across five core segments: Marine Engineering & Contracting, Private Banking, Real Estate & Senior Care, Energy & Resources, and AvH & Growth Capital. The Marine Engineering & Contracting division undertakes a range of maritime construction endeavors, encompassing dredging, water-based civil works, and various offshore activities. These offshore operations include projects in renewable energy, oil and gas, soil and sludge remediation, and the extraction of aggregates and minerals. This segment also spearheads the development of port facilities, associated industrial zones, and offshore wind farms. Within Private Banking, the company provides asset management services to a diverse clientele of private individuals, offers tailored advisory banking solutions for entrepreneurs and liberal professionals, and facilitates car financing and leasing through dealerships. The Real Estate & Senior Care segment focuses on developing residential and mixed-use properties, investing in commercial retail and office spaces, and managing senior living accommodations and care services for the elderly, including retirement homes. Lastly, the Energy & Resources arm is involved in the cultivation of crude palm oil, rubber, bananas, and tea, as well as cement manufacturing. It further delivers specialized advice, automation, and maintenance services to various industrial sectors, such as life science, tank terminals, food and beverage, infrastructure, and chemistry. Additionally, this segment manufactures and distributes compact biogas installations.