Javier Navarro, Director of GBS Finance in Valencia, talks about interest rates
The pressure on the stock exchanges has increased recently due to a number of factors. On one hand, the price of crude oil remains high due to geopolitical tensions with Iran and, on the other, there are fears of a possible low acceptance of the exchange plan for the Greek debt. We believe that if […]
Interview with Juan Antonio Samaranch, CEO of GBS Finance
Nowadays, the main driver of the sector is the lack of liquidity, and although, some businessman were reluctant, mergers and integration deals are beginning to seem attractive,this way they try tobe practical, to seek synergies, economies of scale, and often to be protected from the entry of competitors.
Pablo Díaz-Lladó, partner of GBS Finance, comments about corporative deals
There are still corporate deals being done, but smaller in size and of more strategic value. An example of this trend includes divestitures, recalls Pablo Diaz-Llado, partner of GBS Finance. “Divestitures from secondary activities to grow and focus on the core business are one of the guidelines that are imposed. By doing this, companies streamline […]
Mikel Bilbao, partner of GBS Finance, talks about the new calendar for investment banks.
GBS Finance expects a strong year in the field of mergers and acquisitions, especially in the renewable energy sector and infrastructures. “Of course, we will see smaller size deals and lower prices”, comments Mikel Bilbao. Bilbao also notes that the health sector, with the new map of hospital groups drawn, and the media, with recent […]
Interview with Kevin Woods: “We are losing fear”
We cannot deny that we are in a complex environment. However, difficult times can bring opportunities. Prices are coming down and companies and investors are beginning to lose their fear and close deals. 2012 will be a year of crossborder deals with Asian companies entering Spain and Spanish companies diversifying abroad.
Interview with Pedro Gomez de Baeza: “Portuguese privatizations are good and attractively price”
“In general, the companies we speak about are attractive. And the prices are now much more attractive than before”, answered Pedro Gomez de Baeza, founder of GBS Finance. The privatization plan, agreed at 5,000 million euros until the end of 2013, contains risks, he admits. “Probably, it’s better to make privatizations more slowly. But Portugal […]
Rodés left Gómez-Acebo to lead GBS Finance in Catalonia
Gonzalo Rodés, up to now partner and member of the Gómez-Acebo & Pombo Business Committee, has joined GBS Finance as Chairman of the investment bank in Catalonia whose CEO is Juan Antonio Samaranch.
GBS Finance colaborates with IEB in the foundation of a Business Development Center
The Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles (IEB), specialized in financial education, has launched a Business Development Center for innovation in financial services. On one hand, the center will provide the training necessary to build a business, but above, all, facilitate access to finance, one of the main obstacles in creating a company. Partners of this initiative […]
GBS Finance strengthens its strategy and presence in Portugal
Spanish investment bank GBS Finance has started operating in Portugal and in the coming months will open its headquarters in Lisbon. Despite the Portuguese financial crisis the firm has a clear strategy for Portugal, where it has already carried out many deals, and understands that now is the time to build up confidence of investors.
GBS Finance: 20 years of investment banking are just the beginning
Pedro Gómez de Baeza and Juan Antonio Samaranch celebrate 20 years at GBS Finance. For the last two decades, the investment bank, established in a small flat on calle Velázquez in Madrid, has became one of the leading M&A advisors in the Iberian Peninsula.