On June 13, 2024, Compagnie des Alpes acquired control of Soccer 5 France SAS, parent company of the Urban Group.
The Urban Group operates 35 centers in France and 1 in Portugal, representing a total of 270 5-a-side soccer pitches. It is also developing a padel activity, and currently has 100 dedicated courts spread across its centers. It is the market leader in France, with a 25% market share, and welcomes some 3.75 million players a year.
By acquiring a majority shareholding in a major player in the leisure industry, the leader in its market in France, with a strong, recognized brand, Compagnie des Alpes is extending its leisure offering to include a sporting activity that is highly complementary to its own activities.
Jérémie Swiecznik, Partner, and Marguerite Galois-Boyé, Counsel, took part in this transaction.