Carlos Manuel Martínez Díez

MD Banca de Inversión acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Italcol in the acquisition of certain assets of Corporación Fernández. Italcol S.A. is a Colombian agribusiness company with +36 companies in a wide variety of industries and annual revenue of USD2,140m, specializing in the production of concentrated animal feeds, the sale of raw materials, and the preparation of premixes. Headquartered in Bogotá, the company was established on February 18, 1970, and has since expanded its operations across Colombia, Ecuador, Perú and Panama, operating 20 production plants in these countries. The company offers a diverse range of products catering to various animal species, including poultry, swine, cattle, equines, fish, and pets. Notably, Italcol Pets, a division of the company, has over 15 years of experience in the pet food market and is recognized as the largest pet food manufacturer in Colombia. Corporación Fernández S.A. is a leading Ecuadorian company specializing in the production, processing, and commercialization of meat products and mass-consumption foods. Headquartered in Guayaquil, the company operates under a vertically integrated model that encompasses the entire value chain—from grain cultivation and animal husbandry to processing and retail distribution. Their product portfolio includes beef, poultry, pork, and a variety of processed meats. Founded in the early 1990s by Eugenio Fernández, the company began as a small butcher shop and has since evolved into a national enterprise with over 1,000 employees. As of 2023, Corporación Fernández reported a net sales revenue of $60 million. After understanding the potential opportunity with the client, MD Banca de Inversión designed an asset acquisition strategy for 11 assets, including chicken farms, incubators, industrial plants and vehicles. MD Banca de Inversión led the buy-side advisory in the acquisition process, resulting in the takeover of 11 strategic assets from Corporación Fernández.

MD Banca de Inversión acted as financial advisors to Fundación Mundo Mujer on the acquisition of a controlling stake in UNI2 Microcrédito S.A.S. Fundación Mundo Mujer is the controlling shareholder of Banco Mundo Mujer S.A., Colombia’s leading microfinance bank, with over 35 years of experience providing financial services to underserved populations. The bank has established itself as a key player in the sector, managing the largest microcredit portfolios in the country and maintaining a strong presence in both rural and low-income urban areas. UNI2 Microcrédito S.A.S. is a non-regulated financial institution specialized in vehicle microloans (cargo and motorcycles) for microentrepreneurs, farmers, and self-employed individuals. The company operates in 8 departments across Colombia and employs over 280 people. UNI2 has reached USD 40 million in microloans, with a 45% loan portfolio CAGR over the past four years. The transaction involved a combination of a primary capital injection (cash in), the acquisition of existing shares (cash out), and a management incentive plan. This acquisition aligns with Fundación Mundo Mujer’s inorganic growth strategy and its mission to promote financial inclusion and economic development in underserved communities through access to credit and other financial services.