KBC Group has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares of Business Lease Czech Republic and Business Lease Slovakia for €72m ($83.5m). The acquisition will be carried out by ČSOB Leasing Czech Republic and ČSOB Leasing Slovakia, both affiliates within KBC Group's Czech and Slovak divisions. The purchase is aimed at extending KBC Group’s leasing operations within Central Europe. Business Lease, which operates under the Dutch AutoBinck Group, has a presence in the operational leasing and fleet management mark ...