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Troostwijk Auctions has merged with BVA Auctions

June 2018 — Troostwijk Auctions B.V. has merged with BVA Auctions. The combined company will be named TBAuctions and will become the biggest online auctioneer in Europe.

Troostwijk Auctions, founded in 1930 and headquartered in Amsterdam, is a pan-European auction house focusing primarily on industrial goods and machinery. Troostwijk Auctions also offers valuation and related consultancy services. The company has evolved from a traditional auction house with live auctions to an online player with an extensive international reach.

Founded in 1999, BVA Auctions is an online auctioneer with a focus on B2C. The firm has offices in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Austria.

Our role in the transaction

Oaklins' team in the Netherlands supported the shareholders of Troostwijk Auctions in this transaction.

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Arjen Kostelijk

Senior Advisor
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

Derk Verheul

Director
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

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