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Grupo Bolívar has obtained a fairness opinion

January 2026 — Grupo Bolívar S.A. has received a fairness opinion on the holding company and its investment portfolio.

Grupo Bolívar is a leading financial conglomerate headquartered in Colombia with operations across Latin America. With a history spanning over 70 years, the group has a consolidated book value of more than US$3 billion. Its diversified investment portfolio spans sectors including banking, insurance and construction. Grupo Bolívar is listed on the Colombian Stock Exchange and controlled by a group of local families.

Our role in the transaction

Oaklins’ team in Colombia advised the shareholders of Grupo Bolívar and issued a fairness opinion on the group.

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Juan Pablo Bayter

Partner
Bogotá, Colombia
Oaklins Axia

Federico Velez

Director
Bogotá, Colombia
Oaklins Axia

Ana Jiménez

Associate
Bogotá, Colombia
Oaklins Axia

Francisco Pardo

Associate
Bogotá, Colombia
Oaklins Axia

Juan Felipe Aristizabal

Senior Analyst
Bogotá, Colombia
Oaklins Axia

Andrés Bravo

Analyst
Bogotá, Colombia
Oaklins Axia

Alejandro Tenorio

Analyst
Bogotá, Colombia
Oaklins Axia

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