First Dutch majority stake in Count

A reshuffle has taken place within Count Group regarding the composition of its shareholders. First Dutch is back as prominent shareholder. Count Group was already a valued member of the First Dutch family of companies, but this significant increase in its stake underscores the strategy that energy autonomy is a key focus in First Dutch’s growth strategy. “We are living in exceptionally turbulent times on the geopolitical front,” says Peter Goedvolk. “We naturally have a strong history in the trading of energy commodities. However, since uncertainties are here to stay, so to speak, it is important that we take control of the entire value chain ourselves. This transaction fits within that strategy and strengthens our position as a reliable player across the value chain of, transport, and distribution of energy commodities and a serious contribution to the energy autonomy of The Netherlands and Europe.”