ferrovial, relocation of registered office to the Netherlandss does not need any permission from the Government, as it is part of the common European area and indicates that the anti-takeover shield is designed for takeover by foreign companies, not for mergers between two companies of the same group.
Ferrovial’s outgoing Communications director, Juan Francisco Polo, said in an interview at TVE 1 that his advisors relayed them that way after he said the government was investigating whether it could implement the anti-opa shield and whether that transfer was necessary. Explicit permission of the Council of Ministers.
MoreoverPolo wanted to make it clear that the Spanish legal system and the stability offered by Spain are on a par with the best in the world and in Europe, It has been announced that Ferrovial is working to announce a major investment in Spain in the coming days.
Failed attempt to contact Sánchez
Also, Ferrovial’s president, Rafael del Pino, Called Prime Minister Pedro Sánchezexplain firsthand what reasons this transfer was based on but could not talk to him, and points out that the petition is on the table and Del Pino is available 24 hours a day to the Government and its president to make all the clarifications.
Ferrovial’s spokesperson insisted He has been working on this operation for months after many of his shareholders felt it was necessary for the company to continue growing internationally. and when it was finalized, he said he had contacted different government officials and shared his point of view with different ministries in recent days.
Neutral financial impact
In addition, he pointed out there is no tax reason behind this measureFrom this perspective, since this transfer is absolutely neutral and does not serve the personal interests of Rafael del Pino or anyone else, it only serves the interests of the company, always a major international player in the infrastructure world. It is rooted in Spain, which “continues to be the land of the present and the future”.
In this respect reiterated that the company did not flee or flee Spainas it will continue to operate here by “gracefully” fulfilling all tax obligations, listing on IBEX, maintaining employment and developing all projects. He also understands that it should be a source of pride for a Spanish company to succeed outside its borders.
HE Changing the registered office to Amsterdam would mean the transfer of around 20 people to comply with the legislation. and that it will affect 50% of the management committee.
single color yellow
Asked for some remarks about opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijoo, Polo stressed: The company has had relationships with all kinds of governments in Spain and around the world. He said that the only color of the company is the yellow of the corporate identity and the red of the Spanish team.
He also recalled that after the criticism voiced these days, ministers Nadia Calviño and Raquel Sánchez sent videos congratulating Del Pino. For business management skills after receiving an award in New York.
Leaving Polo after 13 years
The company announced yesterday With the arrival of Patricia Leiva, the direction of communication has changed From Mahou San Miguel on March 27.
Juan Francisco Polo leaves Ferrovial due to retirement after thirteen years at Ferrovial and it will stay there for a while to make the transition.