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New Failure Score for companies in the U.S.

The Failure Score for the US has been updated. Using machine learning and more extensive data sources, the score now predicts even more accurately which companies are at risk of financial problems. The new version will be available via batch or API from October 31, 2025. Find out what this means for your portfolio.

Dutch business confidence declines while ESG position strengthens

Business confidence in the Netherlands declines slightly in Q3 2025 due to geopolitical tensions and high financing costs. Nevertheless, the Netherlands remains relatively stable compared to other European countries. Medium-sized companies, in particular, are showing resilience and significantly improving their ESG performance (+23.1%). The focus is shifting toward strategic risk diversification and sustainable choices.

Updated Failure Score Switzerland

The Failure Score for Switzerland has been updated. Using current data and refined algorithms, Dun & Bradstreet can now predict even more accurately which companies are at financial risk. Expect possible score changes in your portfolio from the end of September 2025.

Improved Failure Service for Belgium: faster insight into legal risks

With the improved Failure Service for Belgium, you gain faster and more comprehensive insight into legal risks. No more separate sources, but one clear overview of bankruptcies, reorganizations, and other signals. This allows you to act in time and make better decisions.

Almost 1 in 5 Dutch companies paid invoices late in 2024

Netherlands in world top bankruptcies: almost 30% more companies collapsed in 2024

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Almost 70% of Dutch BVs are linked via shares to another company in the Netherlands or internationally. More than 30% of Dutch BVs and NVs have a link to foreign companies. The Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud is the most complete and reliable source for insight into the Dutch and foreign relationships of your business partners, ranging from small unknown companies to the largest multinationals with thousands of branches. Read more.

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