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We are an investment holding company focused on creating long-term value, supported by ambition and innovation. We aim to add value to our portfolio companies, contributing to sustainable growth.
Our portfolio is made up of companies with a great legacy, companies with accelerated growth prospects and also a start-up investment company.
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The results of Semapa Group for 2023 were recently released and stood out positively, especially considering a very challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape.
2023 also unequivocally demonstrated Semapa’s strengthened commitment to valuing its employees and investing in their management and training. In this regard, the Group created and continued initiatives that contribute to the knowledge and professional growth of its employees, through training programs and partnerships established with reputable entities. For example, programs like the Future Proof Leadership Programme, which combines the development of leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship skills, or the Talent Lab, created in partnership with the Nova School of Business and Economics.
Throughout the year, the Group continued the investment strategy it had outlined, with a highlight being the acquisition of Triangle’s in June of last year. The objective was to drive the company’s growth and invest in technology, positioning itself as a leader in an expanding sector.
In other portfolio companies, 2023 was a year marked by investments that enhance the Group’s growth while also having a positive impact on people, communities, and the environment, fulfilling the Company’s purpose: Making it Better.
The Navigator Company The company acquired an industrial unit of Gomà-Camps in Spain, which strengthened its position as one of the leading Iberian producers of Tissue. Anticipating its emission reduction targets, Navigator also made other significant investments, prioritizing sustainable initiatives.
Secil Significantly invested in emission reduction projects, notably the CCL – Clean Cement Line project at the Outão cement plant, aimed at reducing CO2 emissions and increasing energy efficiency.
Meanwhile, Betão Verdi Zero awaits its recognition, an important step – and aligned with Secil’s long-term environmental commitments – on the company’s journey towards decarbonization.
ETSA Continued the development of the ETSA ProHy project, with the inauguration of the respective manufacturing unit in Coruche expected in the second half of 2024.
UTIS The company’s UC3 technology was expanded to new sectors, and its product portfolio was broadened, with investments in research and development and strategic partnerships to boost its long-term growth.
Triangle’s Following the acquisition by Semapa Group, teams were strengthened to drive the company’s growth.
Semapa Next 2023 was a year in which Semapa Next increased its investments in companies and funds, including Overstory, Kencko, and Flecto. The investment in Soveren, a company specialized in cybersecurity, also allowed Semapa Next to expand its portfolio.
Semapa remains constantly committed to the development and enhancement of its employees, through training programs and partnerships established to promote an enriching and professional growth-oriented work environment.
In 2024, signs of moderation in global inflation are observed, but it is necessary to remain particularly attentive to higher interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty due to election cycles in more than 40 countries. Semapa Group will continue to seek out long-term opportunities.
The Group will maintain its determination to identify investment opportunities and invest in the talent of its team, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable growth and excellence in all areas of operation.