PNS acquired a majority stake in Alpy.com
PNS, a leading operator in the rental of ski, snowboard, bicycle, and outdoor equipment, acquired a majority stake in Alpy.com, an online marketplace for ski rental.
The parties
PNS is a leading operator in the rental of ski, snowboard, bicycle, and outdoor equipment, with more than 40 years of experience in the mountain sector through 36 stores in Andorra and some of Spain’s leading ski destinations. The company has built its reputation in the Pyrenees on operational expertise, service quality and a customer-centric approach.
Alpy.com, a brand of Bratislava-based 2beGROUP s.r.o., is the leading online marketplace for ski rental in Europe, connecting over 1,150 rental shops with winter sports enthusiasts around the world. The platform offers price transparency, easy online booking and tailored solutions for shops of every format. A
Clairfield’s role
Clairfield acted as exclusive financial advisor to PNS on this crossborder transaction between Andorra and Slovakia.
Consumer & retail
Acquisition of a majority stake
Advisor to the buyer
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