Transaction

Acquisition of group certification Applus

Role:

Financial advisor

Year: 

N/A

Cliente:

Applus

Service / Sector

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Description

GBS Finance acted as financial advisor to The Carlyle Group LLC, the US based private equity firm, along with a consortium led by Caixa D’Estalvis De Catalunya, the Spanish savings bank, in the acquisition of group certification Applus the Spainish-based certification and quality control company, for an enterprise value of EUR 1.48bn. The acquisition will provide Applus with opportunities to pursue its growth strategy and enable it to reinforce its financial parameters.

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