Madrid (EFE).- Ferrovial understands that the transfer of its registered office to the Netherlands does not need any permission from the Government since it is part of the common European space and points out that the anti-takeover shield is designed for takeover bids by foreign companies, not for mergers between two companies of the same group.
This is how their advisors transfer them, said the outgoing Communications director of Ferrovial, Juan Francisco Polo, in an interview on TVE 1, after the Government indicated that it is studying whether it can apply the anti-opa shield and whether this transfer requires authorization explicitly by the Council of Ministers.
In addition, Polo wanted to make it clear that the Spanish legal system and the stability that Spain offers is on a par with the best in the world and in Europe, and has advanced that Ferrovial is working to announce a significant investment in Spain in the coming days.
Failed attempt to contact Sánchez
In addition, he explained that the president of Ferrovial, Rafael del Pino, called the president of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, to explain first-hand the reasons on which this transfer is based but that he was unable to speak with him, and points out that the request is on the table and that Del Pino is at the disposal of the Government and its president 24 hours a day to give all the explanations.
The Ferrovial spokesperson has insisted that it has been working on this operation for months after many of its shareholders understood it to be necessary for the company to continue growing internationally and that, once it was finalized, they contacted the various government authorities, and he specified that in recent days he has been sharing his point of view with the different ministries.
Neutral fiscal impact
In addition, he has pointed out that there is no tax reason behind this measure, since from this point of view this transfer is absolutely neutral and does not obey the personal interest of Rafael del Pino or anyone else, it only does it to the interests of the company to to be a great international player in the world of infrastructures, always rooted in Spain, which “continues to be a country of the present and future”.
In this regard, he has reiterated that the company is not fleeing or escaping from Spain, as it will continue to operate here, “exquisitely” complying with all its tax obligations, listing on the IBEX, maintaining employment and developing all projects. In addition, he understands that a Spanish company should be proud to be successful outside its borders.
The change of registered office to Amsterdam will imply the transfer of about 20 people to comply with the legislation and that will affect 50% of the management committee.
the only color is yellow
Asked about some statements addressed to the opposition leader, Alberto Núñez Feijoo, Polo stressed that the company has had relations with all kinds of governments in Spain and in the world and that the company’s only color is the yellow of its corporate identity. and the red of the Spanish team.
In addition, and after the criticism expressed these days, he recalled that the ministers Nadia Calviño and Raquel Sánchez sent videos congratulating Del Pino for his business management skills after receiving an award in New York.
Departure from Polo after 13 years
The company announced yesterday a replacement in the direction of communication with the arrival of Patricia Leiva on March 27 from Mahou San Miguel.
Juan Francisco Polo leaves Ferrovial due to retirement after thirteen years at Ferrovial and will remain with Ferrovial for a while to guarantee the transition.
