The Mexican businessman Fernando Chico Pardo He thanked the president of Mexico on Thursday, Claudia Sheinbaumas well as the Secretary of the Treasury, Édgar Amadorand in general to the Government of Mexico, for the support they provided to be possible for the acquisition of 25% of Banamex A CITI, announced on Wednesday.
At a press conference, in what was his first appearance in Banamex, he stressed that he is making a very relevant personal investment, and that he was very encouraged by the trust he has in the president of the president and your country project.
“I would like to thank Mrs. President Sheinbaum, the Secretary of the Treasury and all the Mexican government authorities the support they have given me to be possible this transcendent operation for our people,” he said.
Added: “I have been very successful investing in Mexico. I recommend that you do the same. Throughout more than five decades I have always maintained confidence in Mexico and I have never stopped investing in the country. I have always believed that it is the best investment option for its great possibilities, but especially for its people. ”
The president did not put any condition
The businessman mentioned that in conversations with President Sheinbaum, did not put any condition In this operation.
He revealed that in the call he held with the president before the announcement of the operation, he told him that it is a very big challenge Banamex return to Mexican handsbut that is a challenge that excites him.
He commented that the first approaches were approximately six months ago with the American Citigroup, but that as time passed the project excited it more and more, until a formal offer was made.
For its part, Ernesto Torres Cantúpresident of Banamex, also thanked President Sheinbaum and the head of the Treasury, for their valuable support in the transition of Banamex to Mexican hands.
They will seek to recover market
Fernando Chico stressed that among his plans for Banamex are, continue prioritizing investment to boost technological transformation.
Similarly, having a client -centered organization always looking for their satisfaction; Continue to accelerate credit placement and recover the market share they had a few years ago, among others.
Pay taxes, obligation to moral
Regarding the payment of taxes for this transaction, Ernesto Torres said that Citi will do so when the transaction is completed.
Meanwhile, Chico Pardo commented on this paying taxes is an obligation to moral.
