Columbus Investment Banking (“Columbus”) acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Matba Rofex S.A. (“Matba Rofex”) and Mercado Abierto Electrónico S.A. (“MAE”) in their strategic integration to consolidate their leadership in the field of securities and derivatives markets.
We are excited to share that Columbus Investment Banking was the Exclusive Financial Advisor chosen by the Directors of MAE and Matba Rofex to facilitate their Integration Agreement.
This is a differentiating operation in the Argentine capital markets that will enhance both companies, giving rise to a new, stronger, more efficient, and diversified continuing entity.
The Columbus Investment Banking team that advised MAE and Matba Rofex was composed of Alejandro Dillon, Alejandro de Nevares, Julián Emiliozzi, and Nicolás Lucero.
About Columbus Investment Banking: It is an investment banking firm based in Buenos Aires that operates in Argentina and Uruguay. It specializes in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial advisory, and the buying and selling of securities and financial assets. With over 30 years of experience in both local and international financial markets and a strong track record in international transactions, Columbus offers personalized service at both the regional and global levels. It is part of Oaklins, a global team with over 850 professionals in 45 countries.
About Matba Rofex S.A.: It is the result of the merger in 2019 between Mercado a Término de Buenos Aires S.A. and ROFEX S.A., two markets with extensive experience in futures and options for currencies and agricultural products in the region. It provides tools for operating in a market that develops technology to facilitate the complete cycle of market interaction: access, trading, risk management, monitoring, and closing transactions. With the belief that markets and technology contribute to growth and development, Matba Rofex works to ensure free price formation, protect transactions, and transform the capital market by expanding its reach and simplifying access for an increasing number of people.
About Mercado Abierto Electrónico S.A.: It is the leading electronic market for trading securities and foreign currency in Argentina, active since 1989. At MAE, fixed and variable income securities, currencies, interest rates, repos, and derivatives are traded. With over 250 clients, including national and international banks.
