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Criteria Caixa Sets €8 Billion Investment Capacity, Earmarks €4 Billion for Social Mission in 2025–2030 Plan

The plan reasserts a prudently managed model focused on safeguarding Fundación La Caixa's dividend stream.

Overview

  • The strategy codifies a four‑pillar portfolio with a foundational stake holding at least 30% of CaixaBank, a set of relevant participations, an alternatives sleeve, and a liquidity bucket.
  • Financial guardrails cap net debt at 10% of gross asset value, with alternative assets and liquidity each limited to a maximum 10%.
  • Relevant holdings include Naturgy, Telefónica, ACS, Veolia, Imbursa, BEA, Colonial, Interparking and Aigües de Barcelona, where Criteria aims to act as a reference shareholder.
  • The company emphasizes recurring, sustainable returns and long‑term value creation across its investees.
  • As of June 30, 2025, gross assets totaled €37.252 billion and social dividends reached €360 million, with a further €125 million approved on October 9, while the future of some stakes — notably Naturgy — remains under review.