In memoriam of Kevin Woods

Last Thursday, our beloved Kevin Woods, partner of GBS Finance, passed away, leaving an immense gap in the lives of all of us who shared our day to day with him. Kevin joined GBS Finance in early 1996 and since then, his knowledge and experience have been an essential part in the firm’s growth.

Before his arrival at GBS Finance, Kevin had an extensive career. Between 1988 and 1996 he was Managing Director and Head of Corporate Finance at Bank of America, S.A. in Madrid. Prior to that, he was Head of the Capital Markets Department of Bank of America, S.A. in Madrid and held various positions in the Corporate Office of Bank of America NT & SA in New York. Previously, he had worked for The Chase Manhattan Bank in New York and Milan.

A perfect gentleman personally and professionally, and an exceptional colleague for all those who have been lucky enough to work alongside him, has left us.

We deeply regret his loss and we will always remember him with great affection and admiration.

Rest in peace.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT – IDENTITY THEFT ALERT

Madrid, October 22, 2025

Capital Markets AV SA, a regulated entity and part of the GBS Finance Group, hereby informs that we have detected an attempt at identity theft through the unauthorized use of our name and the creation of a fraudulent website falsely claiming to represent our firm.

We would like to state that no security breach has occurred in our systems or official communications. This fraudulent attempt was carried out by third parties unrelated to our organization, with the aim of misleading potential investors or clients.

In response to this situation, we have taken the following actions:

  • Filed a formal complaint with the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) and the competent authorities.
  • Activated our internal reputation protection protocols and initiated cooperation with specialized cybersecurity organizations.

We strongly recommend that all our clients, partners, and the general public:

  • Always verify that communications originate from our official channels.
  • Do not provide personal information or make payments if there is any doubt regarding the legitimacy of the contact.
  • Report any suspicious activity to the following email address: gbs@gbsfinance.com

 

All official information regarding our activities is available exclusively through our corporate channels. We appreciate your cooperation and reaffirm our commitment to transparency, security, and the protection of our clients.

Capital Markets AV SA
GBS Finance