Bank Pekao, in consortium with mBank S.A., has jointly provided financing to the cyber_Folks Group amounting to approximately PLN 730 million. This funding includes acquisition financing for the purchase of 49.9% of shares in Shoper S.A., a company specialising in providing e-commerce solutions. The new capital will facilitate further growth and strengthen the company’s position in the e-commerce market.
“The acquisition of a 49.9% share package in Shoper by cyber_Folks is one of the major events in the e-commerce sector recently. We are pleased to be part of it. We have been supporting market leaders in their expansion and M&A plans for years. Our specialised team effectively provides financing for large investments, focusing on entrepreneurs’ needs. That’s why our relationships with clients are strong and long-standing,” says Dieter Lobnig, Director of the Department of Investment Banking and Real Estate Financing at Bank Pekao.
cyber_Folks is an IT technology firm that delivers comprehensive solutions necessary for day-to-day online business to enterprises of various sizes, along with tools that support business process automation. The Group offers, among others, hosting services, domain registration and management services, tools for multi-channel communication with customers, as well as for creating online stores and websites.
Shoper’s core offering is an e-commerce platform that operates on a subscription model, facilitating the creation and operation of online stores. The company also offers its customers a range of additional services, including marketing, logistics and payment solutions. Its product portfolio includes e-shop software, advertising and positioning services, integration with payment systems, courier companies and multi-channel sales services.
Source: https://managerplus.pl/bank-pekao-i-mbank-sfinansuja-zakup-akcji-shoper-przez-cyber_folks-94337
