At a glance
Our driving forces
NIBC is all about enterprise. We are an enterprising bank, with entrepreneurial employees who create innovative products and services for our core client base of enterprising companies. We react swiftly and creatively to our clients’ evolving needs and the demands of the markets.
Our two pillars of Merchant Banking and Specialised Finance develop solid, sustainable solutions and see them through from idea to implementation - working closely across departments and in true partnership with clients.
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Our profile
NIBC is a Dutch merchant bank that offers integrated solutions to mid-cap clients in the Benelux and Germany through a combination of advising, financing and co-investing. The bank is also a meaningful player in a select number of clearly defined asset financing classes. It employs its expertise to provide asset financing in sectors such as corporate lending, leveraged finance, oil & gas services, infrastructure, real estate and shipping.
NIBC is an integrated, nimble and flexible organisation that reacts swiftly to the demands of its clients and markets. It is an innovative player that constantly seeks to develop products and services that are tailored to meet clients’ evolving needs.
NIBC’s clients are mid-cap companies, financial institutions, institutional investors, financial sponsors, family offices and high net worth entrepreneurs/owners. NIBC has offices in The Hague, Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Singapore and New York.
Our history
NIBC originated from the Netherlands’ bank for post-war reconstruction, founded in 1945 by the Dutch government. This entity was renamed De Nationale Investeringsbank in 1971, and was bought in 1999 by ABP and PGGM, two of Europe’s largest pension funds, and renamed NIB Capital. The acquisition and change of name marked the beginning of NIBC’s evolution from what was essentially a long-term lending bank to a merchant bank offering advisory services, financing and co-investing. In December 2005, the bank changed hands when its current owners, a consortium of international financial institutions and investors organised by J.C. Flowers & Co., purchased all the outstanding equity interests. As a result, NIBC Holding was formed. Subsequently the brand name was changed to NIBC. Through its strong expertise, dedicated focus and high quality of staff, NIBC has established a long track record.
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Business model and corporate strategy
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Our strategy is based on asset classes and geographies we know well. NIBC is streamlined around two strategic pillars - Merchant Banking and Specialised Finance.
Merchant Banking enables mid-cap companies, financial institutions and high net worth entrepreneurs/owners to grow their business. Specialised Finance is a meaningful player in selected international assets classes where we have long-standing experience.
Indispensable to these pillars and to our entire business are Treasury, Risk Management and Corporate Center. |
Key figures NIBC Bank
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In EUR millions |
2008 |
2007 |
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Operating income |
337 |
474 |
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Operating expenses |
181 |
211 |
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Net profit attributable to parent shareholders |
92 |
98 |
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Tier-I ratio |
16.6% |
12.0% |
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BIS ratio |
18.9% |
13.8% |
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Shareholders’ equity |
1,638 |
1,558 |
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Balance Sheet total (in EUR billions) |
28,937 |
31,809 |
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Risk weighted assets (in EUR billions) |
11.5 |
15.4 |
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Efficiency ratio |
54% |
45% |
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Return on net asset value (after tax) |
6% |
17% |
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Number of FTEs |
625 |
703 |
Selected deals 2008
