Transaction

Acquisition of a 22% stake of Applus

Role:

Financial advisor to the buyer

Year: 

N/A

Cliente:

Applus

Service / Sector

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Description

GBS Finanzas acted as financial advisor to Investindustrial SpA, the Italian Private Equity firm, along with other financial investors, in the acquisition of a 22% stake in Applus Servicios Tecnológicos S.L., the Spanish inspection, certification, and technological services company, for a consideration of €326m. Applus is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group LLC, the US based Private Equity firm, since its buyout in 2007.

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.
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