NIBC acquisition by ABN AMRO completed

NIBC today announces the completion of its acquisition by ABN AMRO, following the initial announcement of the transaction on 12 November 2025 and after receiving all required regulatory approvals. The shares in NIBC have now formally transferred from funds managed by Blackstone to ABN AMRO, making NIBC a wholly-owned subsidiary of ABN AMRO.

The completion of the transaction marks the start of a new chapter for NIBC. As part of ABN AMRO, NIBC will continue to build on its well-recognised client proposition and specialist expertise, now supported by ABN AMRO’s scale, strength and broader capabilities. NIBC remains fully committed to serving its clients with the dedication and entrepreneurial spirit that define the bank.
 
Statement of the CEO, Nick Jue: “Today’s closing marks a significant milestone in the long history of NIBC. We are proud to become part of ABN AMRO and look forward to contributing our expertise and entrepreneurial spirit. This transaction creates opportunities for our clients and colleagues to benefit from greater scale and broader capabilities, supporting continued high-quality service and stability. As we embark on the next chapter, our focus remains on continuity and care for our clients. I would also like to thank Blackstone for its support and partnership during an important period in NIBC’s history.”
 
Marguerite Bérard, CEO of ABN AMRO, commented: “We are very pleased to have achieved this important milestone. I am delighted to call the employees of NIBC our colleagues now. With NIBC officially part of the ABN AMRO family, we are in an excellent position to keep growing together. We will strive to deliver long-term value for our clients, colleagues and shareholders. Clients will benefit from the scale, stability and trust of a larger group, supporting their ambitions for the years ahead.”
 
Governance
As a result of the transfer of shares, Qasim Abbas and Mathias Favetto will step down from the Supervisory Board. Their departure coincides with the end of the terms of Angelien Kemna and Susi Zijderveld. Effective immediately, Choy van der Hooft-Cheong, Ferdinand Vaandrager and Gitte van Haaren-Isbouts will join the Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board now comprises Dick Sluimers (Chair), Leni Boeren (vice-chair), Jeroen Kremers, Joop Wijn, Choy van der Hooft-Cheong, Ferdinand Vaandrager and Gitte van Haaren-Isbouts.  
 
The NIBC Management Board remains unchanged.
 
Statement of the Chair of the Supervisory Board, Dick Sluimers: “Following completion of the transaction, NIBC is entering a new phase as part of ABN AMRO. On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I would like to thank Blackstone and the departing Supervisory Board members for their commitment and contribution over the past years. NIBC can build further on its strengths, with continuity for clients and colleagues as a key priority.”
 
Next steps
Now that NIBC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ABN AMRO, the next phase will begin, consisting of preparing for a legal merger and subsequent integration. Legal merger is subject to the approval by the relevant regulators and advice from the Works Council. By joining forces, ABN AMRO and NIBC can build on the strengths of both organisations, with the aim of delivering greater value to clients.
 
Please click here for the press release of ABN AMRO.