Italian Small Cap Financial Advisory - Team - Methorios Capital

Universoft
‣ Universoft is an advisory firm based in Bergamo. They offer financial advisory services specifically focused at debt
restructuring, company valuations, business planning and services for market listings/IPOs.
‣ The company was founded d as a result of asplit from the University i of Bergamo. The twoshareholders h in the
company are Fabio Trabucchi (50%) and Daniele Piazzalunga (50%) are the companies Chairman and CEO
respectively. Other associates and personnel include Stefano Paleari Renato Redondi and Silvio Vismara.
‣ Universoft produces an annual research study on IPO’s in the European market titled ild “EurIPO” that is put
together in collaboration with a number of universities in Italy. The study provides a pre and post IPO valuation
analysis on the listed companies as well as a run down of overall listings and capital increase statistics.
‣ In addition i to EurIPO, Universoft produces an annual study focused on the compensation levelsl for senior
management and directors for listed companies in Europe. The study, titled ReDi analyses salary packages for over
1,000 listed companies on Borsa Italia, the London Stock Exchange, Euronext and Deutsche Börse. The purpose
of the study is to provide an important human resource tool for mid to large cap companies.
‣ Universoft has a strong industry focus on the renewable energy sector and projects related to energy efficiency. For
this purpose the company conducts studies specifically tailored to the photovoltaic industry and offers advisory
services for parties interested in installing plants for the benefit of qualifying for government financial
assistance/incentives.
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