Oranjewoud N.V., the parent company of Strukton Groep and Antea Group, on 7 May – at the initiative of the management boards of Strukton and Antea Group and in close consultation with the Supervisory Boards of the respective companies – established an independent governance structure to safeguard the independence, continuity and long-term value of both companies. To this end, all shares in Strukton Groep and Antea Group have been transferred to two independent trust offices (STAKs), in exchange for which Oranjewoud has received depositary receipts for shares.
Strengthened governance and independence
Oranjewoud remains fully economically involved through the depositary receipts, but transfers direct control to the STAKs, enabling Strukton and Antea Group to continue to operate independently and pursue their strategies based on their own strengths. In addition, an enhanced structural regime will be implemented in both companies. These changes are intended to position the companies for a stable, independent future: Strukton and Antea Group will therefore continue to be solid and reliable partners for clients, employees, suppliers and other stakeholders in the years ahead. The objective of the new STAKs – safeguarding the interests of the groups and their stakeholders, promoting long-term continuity and value creation, and shielding against influences that could affect the independence, continuity or identity of Strukton and Antea Group – underpins this decision.
Long-term focus for Strukton and Antea Group
The day-to-day activities and strategic direction of Strukton and Antea Group remain unchanged: both companies retain their own management boards, their independent strategies and full autonomy in their execution. Strukton is showing a clear upward trend in its results and in the further professionalisation of its processes and organisation, marking the next phase in its development towards independence. These changes constitute a technical adjustment at shareholder level and have no impact on projects, employees or clients, while supporting the future resilience of the companies and preserving stability and focus within the organisations.