Transaction

Sale of the company to Sabadell

Role:

Financial advisors to the seller

Year: 

N/A

Cliente:

Sabadell

Service / Sector

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Description

GBS Finance acted as financial advisor to Ibersecurities, a firm that provides both on-line and off brokerage service to individual and companies, in the sale of 86% of the company to Banco Comercial Portugues and the Spanish Banco de Sabadell, for a consideration of about EUR 66m.Under the terms of the agreement, each firm will hold a 43% stake in Ibersecurities, which corresponds to an investment of EUR 33m. The new online bank, to be headquartered in Madrid, will be specialized in asset management, investment advisory services and brokerage.

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