Utrecht-based ASR Nederland, an insurance company, announced on Wednesday, March 22, that it has acquired stakes in two companies, Soople and Fixxer.
ASR Nederland says it has acquired a majority stake (70 per cent) in Soople, a subsidiary of Plegt-Vos. The company specialises in property maintenance and repair work. The remaining share will remain with Plegt-Vos.
The company has also acquired a minority stake (49.84 per cent) in Fixxer, a newly established company in collaboration with Belfius Insurance, with the remaining share being retained by Belfius Insurance.
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