Javier Rexach Vega, one of the founding partners of Special Situations Group, analyzes in Cinco Días the evolution of the non-performing asset (#NPA) market and the growing need to invest and divest more efficiently in a scenario marked by uncertainty.

GBS Finance advises Grupo Facundo in the sale of a stake to Artá Capital

The platform will offer in-depth advice with high added value for distressed assets, giving a twist to the traditional strategy used in these types of operations.

GBS Finance advises KKR on the acquisition of MEDAC, a spanish group specialized in vocational training

ASM Industries is now part of CS Wind, the world’s largest wind tower manufacturer. The entry of CS Wind is part of the growth plan of ASM, as Adelino Costa Matos, CEO of the company, points out “a strategic step that allows us to continue our path of growth and consolidation in a very challenging and demanding industry”.

GBS acted as financial advisor to Tankiac on the sale of 51% stake  to Global Dominion, leading provider of technological and engineering services

Asturiana de Laminados, operating under the elZinc brand, is planning the procedures to register its first €50 million bond issue programme in the alternative fixed income market (MARF). The funds will be aimed to repay debt and consolidate the corporation’s growth plan for the coming years.

Luiz Maia joins the Corporate Finance team, provinding more than 40 years of experience in Investment Banking. GBS Finance, which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary, has about 370 operations advised to date and more than 100 professionals spread over 10 offices in different countries. The incorporation of Luiz Maia reinforces GBS Finance’s growth strategy in Latin America.

Transgourmet, the wholesale division of the Swiss group Coop, closed on the purchase of 100% of the capital of the Catalan distribution company GM Food, owned until now by the Chinese: Bright Food. The transaction marks the entry of Transgourmet into Spain, and thus reinforces its position as one of the leaders in the European market for wholesale distribution and wholesale self-service.
GM Food had a turnover of over € 1,100M last year. They have 2,400 employees and a network of 70 cash & carry centers. In addition, they operate as a wholesale distributor for 800 food stores with the brands Suma, Proxim and Spar as well as another 2,500 additional establishments. Transgourmet is present in Switzerland, Germany, France, Poland, Austria, Romania, and Russia. They had a turnover of €7,372M in 2020 and have over 28,000 employees.