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We are delighted to share the publication of our latest article in Revista Summa, highlighting our financial services practice. From advising on over 150 M&A transactions valued at over $4 billion in assets, to launching the region's first climate-resilient private toll road project, and debuting the Private Equity-Ascend Fund II, we continue to lead in financial advisory, M&A, and alternative investments. Our mission remains persistent: to transform lives and have a positive impact through our projects and investments while striving to become the Partner of Choice. We are proud of our multidisciplinary team, whose dedication and ethical principles form the foundation of our success. Together, we are realizing our mission and fostering a culture of win-win partnerships. Thank you to our clients, investors, partners, and team for being part of this journey. Here’s to many more projects, transactions, impact, growth, and success! Contact us to learn more about our services and how we can add value to your business. Featuring in this article: Richard Aitkenhead, President and Founder of IDC Network Irene Asturias, Director of IDC Advisory - M&A, Valuations, and Financial Structuring Richard Lee, Managing Partner of IDC https://lnkd.in/ef4V5G2x #IDC #GrupoIDC #IDCNetwork #IDCAdvisory #PartnerOfChoice #Innovation #SustainableGrowth #MergersAndAcquisitions #FinancialServices #PrivateEquity #FinancialAdvisory #TeamIDC

Nos complace informarles sobre la emisión de Bonos Corporativos Convertibles en Acciones Preferentes por parte de Inversiones SigmaQ, S.A., empresa que forma parte de SigmaQ, grupo líder en el mercado de empaques en Centroamérica.   La emisión, realizada mediante Oferta Pública Bursátil en Guatemala, cuenta con un cupo global de hasta US$25,000,000.00. La primera serie de los Bonos Corporativos establece un cupón neto del 9.00% anual, pagadero semestralmente; los cuales, al convertirse en Acciones Preferentes, a partir de la Fecha de Conversión, pagarán un dividendo preferente neto del 9.50% a sus titulares.   Esta emisión representa una oportunidad de inversión significativa para las personas interesadas en explorar opciones financieras diversificadas y un paso más en nuestro compromiso de ofrecer soluciones de inversión innovadoras y seguras para todos nuestros clientes, contribuyendo al desarrollo del mercado de capitales de Guatemala. #IDC #GrupoIDC #IDCValores #Finanzas #Inversiones #Emisión #BonosCorporativos #AccionesPreferentes #InversionesSigmaQ

Why Xochi, Flower Road Matters: This strategic investment in infrastructure is a game-changer, opening up new development opportunities and significantly improving transit times. It demonstrates our commitment to transforming lives, having a positive impact, fostering sustainable growth, and enhancing the quality of life in the communities we serve. For more details, watch the following video about Xochi through the words of Carlos Colom and Irene Asturias during the Sustainability Week 2024, the most consequential sustainability event for the private sector in Latin America and the Caribbean. This regional event happens in the heart of the Amazonia to share best practices, stay up to date with the most relevant trends in sustainability, identify tangible business opportunities to achieve transformative, long-term outperformance, build strategic partnerships, and meet investors seeking developmental projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. IDB Invest #IDC #IDCNetwork #IDCEnergyAndInfrastructure #SustainabilityWeek2024 #IDBInvest #BIDInvest #InfrastructureDevelopment #SustainableGrowth #Guatemala #XochiFlowerRoad

💡 Join Us at Sustainability Week 2024 BID Invest! We're honored to have Carlos Colom, IDC Energy & Infrastructure Managing Partner, and Irene Asturias, Head of Structuring, M&A, and Valuation, participating in an Impact Talk and the Panel: "Incluyendo a todas las partes interesadas en los procesos de toma de decisión para escalar el impacto y compartir los beneficios" / "Including All Stakeholders in Decision-Making Processes to Scale Impact and Share Benefits" Xochi, Flower Road is our latest infrastructure project, a private 31 km toll motorway designed to address traffic congestion in the urban areas along the CA2 West route in Guatemala. This project will alleviate traffic while also creating immense value for the region and the surrounding communities. 📅 Event Details: Live Sessions Link: https://lnkd.in/eshquJZk Panel Time: 3:15 PM Manaus time, 1:15 PM Guatemala time, 3:15 PM Miami time Location: Manaus, Brazil We look forward to sharing our insights and discussing how inclusive decision-making processes can amplify impact and distribute benefits equitably. Stay tuned for more updates and join us in our journey towards a more sustainable future! #IDC #IDCNetwork #IDCEnergyAndInfrastructure  #SustainabilityWeek2024 #IDBInvest #BIDInvest #InfrastructureDevelopment #SustainableGrowth #Guatemala #XochiFlowerRoad

Monday Motivation: Embrace the IDC Network Way! 🚀 Kickstart your week with the IDC Network Way, where our values guide us to excellence: 1. COURAGE: Think like a founder, lead by example, and embody excellence. Be resilient, self-motivated, and collaborative. 2. GROWTH MINDSET: Embrace learning, see challenges as opportunities, and persist with an open mind. 3. PRESSURE IS A PRIVILEGE: Thrive under pressure, deliver with confidence, and view demands as opportunities to shine. 4. UBUNTU: Foster community, mutual respect, and shared goals. Together, we are stronger. Let's tackle this week with courage, a growth mindset, and the spirit of Ubuntu. And remember, pressure is a privilege! 🌟 Richard Aitkenhead #IDCNetwork #IDC #GrupoIDC #MondayMotivation #Excellence #Courage #GrowthMindset #Ubuntu

We're excited to announce the launch of IDC Arena Credit Ventures, a strategic partnership between IDC Network and Arena Investors, LP! This collaboration will provide tech founders with access to venture debt and flexible capital solutions, helping them drive innovation and growth. Melissa Ramirez de Coburn, Managing Partner at IDC Network and IDC Arena Credit Ventures, will lead this new venture, bringing together IDC's expertise in early to growth-stage tech investments with Arena's robust financing capabilities. Together, we aim to meet the growing demand for non-dilutive capital in the tech sector, supporting pioneering companies at critical growth stages. Join us as we fuel the next generation of tech leaders with smart, flexible, and tailored financing solutions. Stay tuned for more updates on how IDC Arena Credit Ventures is set to transform the tech financing landscape! #IDC #GrupoIDC #IDCNetwork #IDCVentures #VentureDebt #TechInnovation #FlexibleCapital #StrategicPartnership #IDCArenaCreditVentures

¡Gran éxito en el Roadshow de la Emisión de Pagarés Tarjetas Cuscatlán Quetzales 1! Nos complace anunciar que el martes 28 de mayo, IDC Valores, nuestra Casa de Bolsa, llevó a cabo con éxito el Roadshow de la Emisión de Pagarés Tarjetas Cuscatlán© Guatemala Quetzales 1. Este evento marcó un hito significativo, siendo la primera Emisión mediante Oferta Pública Bursátil de Tarjetas Cuscatlán© Guatemala, estructurada por IDC Valores y colocada a través de Bolsa de Valores Nacional, S.A. de Guatemala. 📈 Con una participación destacada de nuestros inversionistas, esta emisión ofrece una oportunidad única para invertir en un instrumento bursátil con rendimientos atractivos, contribuyendo al dinamismo del mercado de capitales del país. El monto total del programa es de Q200,000,000.00. Agradecemos a todos los inversionistas y participantes por su confianza y apoyo en este importante evento. En IDC, seguimos comprometidos con ofrecer soluciones de inversión innovadoras y seguras para todos nuestros clientes. #IDC #IDCNetwork #GrupoIDC #IDCValores #BolsaDeValoresNacional #Inversiones #MercadoDeCapitales #TarjetasCuscatlán

Celebrating Success!! Chef Andrés Mendez's Inspirational Journey with CookUnity and IDC Ventures 👏👏👏 Today, we are thrilled to share the inspiring journey of Chef Andrés Mendez, a true success story of the power of perseverance and purpose. In just a few short years, he has gone from earning $500 a week to an impressive $3 million a year. His success is not just about the numbers; it’s about dreaming big, working hard, perseverance, and COURAGE. We are immensely proud of IDC Ventures and its support of digital platforms like CookUnity that empower individuals to achieve their dreams. Our venture capital investment in CookUnity goes beyond financial support; it’s about believing in the founder’s vision and the individual stories of hope and determination. The ripple effect of our investment is clear. By backing CookUnity, we help chefs like Andrés transform their lives and inspire others. His journey from delivery worker to star chef underscores the transformative power of opportunity and investment. At IDC Network, we are committed to continuing our mission of creating positive change through our investments. Chef Andrés Mendez’s story is a powerful reminder that with the right support and determination, dreams can indeed come true. 🌟 #IDC #IDCNetwork #GrupoIDC #IDCVentures #SuccessStories #InvestingInDreams #CookUnity #TransformingLives #PositiveImpact #InspirationalJourney #VentureCapital #DreamBig

Major Milestone Reached! ⚡ 🏗 We are proud to announce the laying of the first construction stone for Walmart in Condado Naranjo, Guatemala 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. This significant event marks the beginning of an impressive $700 million investment over the next five years in the country. 📈 As part of our multi-fund platform, IDC Real Estate and Condado Naranjo proudly host and facilitate this transformative project, embodying our commitment to innovation, growth, and community development. 🙌🏻 Our commercial partnership with Walmart reaffirms our position as the partner of choice for industry leaders. We take great pride in our team and their ability to select, work with, and support our partners, driving impactful projects that stimulate community development and economic growth. This milestone in Condado Naranjo is more than just the start of construction; it symbolizes a future filled with economic opportunities and regional advancement ⬆⬆⬆ . We are excited to witness the opportunities this investment will bring and look forward to the positive impact on the local community and beyond in the long run. Together with our strategic partners, we are building the stepping stones to a prosperous future 🤝🏻. Stay connected for more updates as we continue on this remarkable mission of transforming lives! For more details, check out Condado Naranjo's social media: Condado Naranjo FB: https://lnkd.in/gzHmSCFd Condado Naranjo IG: https://lnkd.in/g3-CuUaM And the latest news: La Hora: https://lnkd.in/gSriCpGr Prensa Libre: https://lnkd.in/g_5pFrst CNN Español: https://lnkd.in/gnDakhyK #IDC #IDCNetwork #IDCRealEstate #Walmart #CondadoNaranjo #Investment #CommunityDevelopment #EconomicGrowth #Partnerships #Innovation #PartnerOfChoice

¡Novedades en el Mercado de Valores de Guatemala! 📈 Nos complace compartir que el pasado lunes 8 de abril, el Registro del Mercado de Valores inscribió la Emisión Bajo Programa de Pagarés Tarjetas Cuscatlán Quetzales 1. Este programa cuenta con un cupo global de hasta Q200,000,000.00 a lo largo de tres años, permitiendo la emisión de diferentes series con características propias.   El martes 14 de mayo, se realizó la colocación de la Serie A, lanzada por un monto de Q20,000,000.00. Gracias al alto interés del mercado, la serie se sobresuscribió en un 46%, adjudicando posturas por un total de Q29,185,000.00. 📊 ✅   Nos entusiasma anunciar que esta es la primera serie del programa de Tarjetas Cuscatlán© Guatemala cuyo lanzamiento oficial será el 28 de mayo. Este programa ofrecerá a los inversionistas nuevas oportunidades de participación en el mercado de capitales a través de la Bolsa de Valores Nacional, S.A., brindando alternativas innovadoras y atractivas para invertir.   Seguimos avanzando y creando nuevas oportunidades de inversión en nuestro país con nuestra Casa de Bolsa, IDC Valores 👏   #IDC #IDCnetwork #GrupoIDC #IDCvalores #Inversiones #MercadoDeValores #MercadoDeValoresGuatemala #Cuscatlan #BolsaDeValores #EmisionDeValores