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PROACTIVELY ADDING VALUE

Western Gate is an investment branch belonging to the Family Office of Luis Amaral and invests in listed companies principally in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods sector.

EMPOWERING CHANGE THROUGH ACTIVE INVESTMENT AND STRONG GOVERNANCE

ABOUT US

Our long-term investment philosophy is centered on building sustainable performance to preserve and grow wealth for future generations. We focus on investing in companies with strong business models, entrepreneurial strategies, solid governance frameworks, and high standards of accountability and ethics. We believe that success is driven by making fact-based, data-driven decisions while carefully managing risk.

We invest in companies where we see opportunities for value creation that benefits all stakeholders—employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and the communities in which they operate.

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Interactions with media and other stakeholders with the objective of actively persuing change in the invested companies

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Experience in the retail and wholesale sectors having built and grown various market leading businesses

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Realised investment track record that Western Gate has acheived over the last 7 years

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Meetings held with invested company’s management teams in which Western Gate shares its views with the aim of increasing value for all stakeholders

CURRENT INVESTMENT

INVESTMENTS

DIA

DISTRIBUIDORA INTERNACIONAL DE ALIMENTACIÓN

DIA is a leading network of over 3,300 convenience stores across Spain and Argentina. With a focus on proximity, high-quality products, and affordability, Grupo Dia serves more than 10 million customers through both physical stores and an online platform. Founded in Madrid in 1979, the company has a team of over 17,000 employees and a franchise network of 15,000 members. Listed on the Spanish stock exchange, Grupo Dia achieved a turnover of €6.759 billion in 2023.

PREVIOUS INVESTMENT

INVESTMENTS

Stock Spirits Group PLC

EXITED IN DECEMBER 2021

Stock Spirits was a Central and Eastern European branded spirits producer that Western Gate invested in back in 2015. The company aimed to become the leading spirits business in Central and Eastern Europe, boasting a portfolio of over 45 brands spanning vodka, vodka-based flavoured liqueurs, rum, brandy, bitters, and limoncello. Its primary markets were Poland, the Czech Republic, and Italy. Stock Spirits was traded on the London Stock Exchange.

WE INVEST MAINLY IN LISTED   COMPANIES  WITH   THE AIM OF PROACTIVLEY ADDING VALUE TO ALL SHAREHOLDERS WHILST ENSURING STRONG   GOVERNANCE MODELS

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