ARKER and LyC Consultores join forces to grow and lead retail asset management in Spain

ARKER and LyC Consultores, consultancies specialising in the comprehensive management of shopping centres and retail parks, have reached an agreement whereby ARKER becomes a shareholder of LyC Consultores, launching a new and ambitious stage of collaboration between the two companies.

The transaction is part of both companies’ growth strategy and reflects a shared long-term vision of the evolution of the retail sector. The complementary nature of the two firms will strengthen and broaden the capabilities of both organisations, while preserving the identity and autonomy of each of them, qualities that have historically defined their success.

In line with the spirit of the alliance, LyC Consultores will continue operating under its current brand and will keep its management team, organisational structure and management model intact. For its clients, suppliers and partners, there will be no change in day-to-day operations or in the teams they currently work with.

Likewise, the company’s current shareholders, Ignacio Cernuda and Juan Abrisqueta, will remain involved in the project, maintaining a significant position in the company’s shareholding and actively participating in its future development, as General Manager and Operations Director, respectively.

Continuity, autonomy and brand value

ARKER’s entry into LyC Consultores’ shareholding aims to support and expand the company’s roadmap, providing stability, investment capacity and strategic vision, while preserving the agility, closeness to the client and high specialisation that have characterised LyC since its beginnings.

“This transaction reflects our commitment to building a leading business project that respects the work carried out by LyC, a company recognised and valued by clients, teams and partners,” said Gonzalo Gómez, General Manager of ARKER. “We are here to strengthen and add capabilities so that, together, we can anticipate the needs of an increasingly demanding market.”

For Ignacio Cernuda, General Manager and partner at LyC: “Bringing ARKER on board as a strategic ally represents a major leap in the company’s management capabilities. This alliance will drive LyC’s growth, allowing us to take on projects of different kinds.”

Both companies will continue to carry out their respective activities completely independently, while exploring opportunities for collaboration and value creation that strengthen their market positioning and expand the range of services they offer their clients.