Swedbank has agreed to the sale of its local branch offices in Mariefred and Strangnas to Eskilstuna Rekarne Sparbank.
Swedbank said that, through the acquisition, Eskilstuna Rekarne Sparbank highlights its role as a local and regional actor, further strengthening its joint customer offering through its partnership with Swedbank in the local counties Eskilstuna and Stragnas. Simultaneously, Eskilstuna Rekarne Sparbank changes name to Sparbanken Rekarne.
The collaboration with Swedbank is important for Sparbanken Rekarnes’s future development as a professional and cost-effective bank service, added Swedbank.
Mats Hammarback, CEO of Sparbanken Rekarne, said: We are delighted to have the opportunity to strengthen our local presence and develop the business in Strangnas and Mariefred. The acquisition aims to benefit customers, colleagues and the entire region. We want to continue to be a positive driving force in the local community and support the idea behind Sparbanken further.
Kjell Hedman, head of Swedish banking operations at Swedbank, said: We have a long-term partnership with Sparbanken Rekarne and also hold a 50% stakehold in the bank. We look forward to a continued successful collaboration allowing for further joint offers to our customers.
