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Irish gym group FLYEfit refinances debt to continue on its expansion journey

FLYEfit, Ireland’s leading and fastest growing gym chain, has secured debt financing for further expansion.

FLYEfit operates 20 gyms in Dublin and Cork. It is the market leader in Ireland, offering a high-quality premium experience to its members at very low prices. The company employs over 200 people and is based on a highly scalable business model enabled by technology.

Oaklins’ team in Ireland acted as advisors to FLYEfit for the refinancing of its banking facilities with AIB bank. Through a hands-on approach and leveraging strong banking relationships, the Irish team helped the company secure the funding. FLYEfit is a long standing client of Oaklins in Ireland, having been involved since the company’s inception, and has advised on various corporate activities since.

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Eamonn Hayes

Managing Partner
Dublin, Ireland
Oaklins Capnua

Sarah Prendergast

Associate Director
Dublin, Ireland
Oaklins Capnua

Ciaran O'Meara

Associate
Dublin, Ireland
Oaklins Capnua

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