GRUPO AVAL ACCIONES Y VALORES S.A.

About GRUPO AVAL ACCIONES Y VALORES S.A.

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A. (AVAL) is Colombia's leading diversified financial services conglomerate, listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The company operates through four primary segments: Banking Services, offering comprehensive financial solutions including fund management and trust services; Merchant Banking, with investments spanning financial services, energy infrastructure, hospitality, and agribusiness; Pension and Severance Fund Management, administering retirement and severance programs; and strategic holdings. AVAL's portfolio includes significant operations in natural gas distribution, road infrastructure, palm oil production, and hotel management. As a major player in Latin American finance, Grupo Aval provides investors exposure to Colombia's growing financial sector and diversified economic sectors. The company's multi-segment structure offers portfolio diversification while maintaining strong roots in banking and financial services, making it an attractive option for investors seeking emerging market exposure with established operational scale.