Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas advised Grupo Wiese, through W Capital Retail I and Susana de la Puente, on the sale of its minor stake in Grupo EFE to Grupo Valora. The share purchase agreement was executed on January 13, 2025.
Grupo EFE operates a network of specialty retail stores in the home appliance and motorcycle segments under the brands EFE, Curacao, and Motocorp, as well as a consumer finance business, Financiera Efectiva, which offers a diversified portfolio of financial products.
During Grupo Wiese’s ownership, Grupo EFE underwent a transformative period, including the adoption of digital tools, expansion of its online sales channels, optimization of its logistics infrastructure, and diversification of its financial services offering. Financiera Efectiva, in particular, expanded its operations to serve underbanked segments of the population, cementing its position as one of the most profitable financial institutions in Peru.