Smile Invest has secured debt financing for the acquisition of RB+ Groep
Novembre 2025 — Smile Invest has successfully acquired a majority stake in RB+ Groep, a specialist in comprehensive fire prevention solutions operating under the brands Van der Aa, Firejob and Preficon Europe, with a strong focus on constructional fire prevention. This transaction supports RB+’s growth ambitions and enables the company to expand into adjacent and international markets.
RB+ specializes in the design, production, installation and maintenance of passive structural fire protection for residential and non-residential renovation and new construction projects. The company offers end-to-end solutions that ensure optimal fire safety for buildings across sectors such as healthcare, utilities and residential housing. RB+ is known in the market through its brands Van der Aa, Firejob and Preficon, and serves the entire value chain of passive fire protection. Supported by innovative digital solutions, RB+ delivers complex and demanding projects that comply with increasingly stringent installation and documentation regulations for structural fire protection. Clients recognize RB+ as both a knowledge center and a pragmatic partner in the design and execution of highly complex challenges.
Notre rôle dans la transaction
Oaklins’ team in the Netherlands acted as the exclusive debt advisor to Smile Invest, in addition to providing buy-side M&A services. The team provided comprehensive assistance throughout the transaction, including structuring, negotiating and aligning the financing package with the current business profile as well as with Smile Invest’s future growth ambitions.
Contacter l'équipe de la transaction
Niels Vermuë
Oaklins Netherlands
Anne Visser
Oaklins Netherlands
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