OFFICIAL STATEMENT – IDENTITY FRAUD ALERT

Madrid, October 22, 2025

Capital Markets AV SA, a regulated entity and part of the GBS Finance group, has identified an attempted impersonation involving unauthorized use of our corporate name and the creation of a fraudulent website falsely representing our firm.

We confirm that no breach has occurred within our internal systems or official communication channels. This fraudulent activity has been perpetrated by external actors with the intent to mislead prospective investors or clients.

In response, we have taken the following immediate actions:

  • Filed a formal complaint with the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) and relevant law enforcement authorities.
  • Activated our internal reputation risk protocols and engaged with cybersecurity specialists to mitigate exposure.

We strongly advise all stakeholders, including clients, partners, and the general public, to:

  • Always verify that communications originate from our official channels.
  • Refrain from sharing personal information or executing payments when the legitimacy of the contact is uncertain.
  • Report any suspicious activity to: gbs@gbsfinance.com

All official information regarding our operations is exclusively available 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

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