Gonzalo Díaz Rato

Functions as a College/University

Impala's overall investment objective aims to maximize their investments' value through the sale of shareholdings. Their investment strategy exclusively targets firms of a certain size managed in Spain. They have no particular sector or industry focus but tailor their strategy to the needs of each target firm. They are a medium term investment partner. They typically do not require the distribution of dividends in the goal to obtain their investment objective within the shortest time frame. The firm generally takes majority stakes. They consider minority positions if they maintain an appropriate role for strategic decision-making. Per transaction, Impala's minimum investment is EUR 10 million. Drawing on their investors financial resources, the firm undertakes major projects while fully supporting their portfolio firms in achieving their objectives. Impala is an active partner. They work closely with the portfolio firms and therefore seek experienced management teams with extensive industry expertise. They encourage their participation in the share capital. Together with their investee firms, Impala crafts the business plans and agrees on divestment. They look for firms with a solid business, robust competitive positioning, substantial market share and proven income generation. They also seek firms' displaying high growth potential, either organic or through acquisitions. Impala generally holds their portfolio firms three to seven years.

Provides private and investment banking services

Ámbar Capital y Expansión SGEIC SA invests in Mid-Market companies located in spian. The firm targets companies operating across wide range of sectors excluding real estate and financial sectors with an investment size ranging between €20 and €100 million. It also makes lead investments and acts as a lead investor.

Searchlight Capital Partners seeks investment opportunities in companies located in North America and Europe. The firm targets companies operating in the field of communications, media, financial and business service sectors. It provides equity, primary & secondary debt, senior, subordinated & unsecured debt for leveraged buyouts, corporate divestitures, Public-to-private and growth transactions. The firm acquires minority interests.

Functions as a College/University