The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Administrative Services Office Administrative, Office Support And Other Business Support Activities Business Support Service Activities N.E.C. 82.99 - Other business support service activities n.e.c.
735 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
8 February 2013
Employment effect (start)
8 February 2013
Foreseen end date
8 February 2014
Description
The Dutch Chamber of Commerce announced that the merger with the innovation centre Syntens and with the regional Chambers of Commerce will result in the loss of 735 jobs during 2013 and 2014. It is not yet clear to what extent the merger will lead to forced dismissals. The merger will result in the closure of 25 offices and the relocation of 300 to 400 employees (on top of the job losses).
Sources
9 March 2013: Het Financieele Dagblad
Citation
Eurofound (2013), Kamer van Koophandel, Merger/Acquisition in Netherlands, factsheet number 75143, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/75143.
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