From Deal Announcement to Regulatory Dead End: How Dutch FDI Screening Blindsided a $115M US Tech Acquisition
The abrupt blocking of Kyndryl's $115M acquisition of Solvinity by Dutch authorities marks a critical turning point for US tech M&A in Europe. This analysis breaks down why the deal failed under the Netherlands' Vifo Act and what it signals about the rising tide of regulatory nationalism and the need for advanced geopolitical intelligence.