Suramericana de Inversiones
Is a holding company, listed on the Colombian Stock Exchange and registered with the ADR-Level I program in the United States, which holds a significant portfolio of investments mainly concentrated in strategic investments in the financial, insurance and social security sectors and is complemented by other investments in services, food, and cement sectors amongst others.

FAQ

 
COMPANY INFORMATION
 
  • When was Suramericana founded?
  • In December 1997 as result of the spin-off of Compañía Suramericana de Seguros, became the new holding, gathering all the investments.

  • Which is Suramericana’s main objective?
  • Suramericana is a holding company dedicated to managing a portfolio of investments in a wide range of different economic sectors. This portfolio is represented by Suramericana de Inversiones’ shares, which are traded in the Colombian Stock Exchange.

  • What business fields does Suramericana operate in?
  • Suramericana de Inversiones directly and through its subsidiaries has investments over 100 companies, into the following fields: insurance, social security, financial, cement, processed food, commerce and textile, among others.

  • What is the ticker symbol for Suramericana stock and on which exchanges does it trade?
  • Suramericana stock is traded on the Bolsa de Valores de Colombia and is listed under the ticker SURAMINV.

  • How many shares of Suramericana are there currently?
  • The total outstanding shares are 469,037,259 (as of September 2008).

  • Which is Suramericana’s ownership structure?
  • As of September 2008

    Inversiones Argos and affiliates                      35.4%

    Pension Funds                                              18.6%

    Colinversiones                                              10.6% 

    Grupo Nacional de Chocolates and affiliates      10.4%

    Individual investors                                       10.3%  

    Institutional Investors                                     7.4%

    International Funds                                        4.4%

    Non-profit Institutions                                     2.1%

    Local Funds                                                   0.9%

  • Where is Suramericana's head office?
  • The Head Office of Suramericana is in Medellín. Its address is as follows:

    Carrera 64 B # 49 A 30 Medellín, Colombia

    Phone: (57 4) 435 57 29

    Facsimile: (57 4) 2607029

    E-mail: acciones@suramericana.com.co

    Call center: 01 8000 521 555

  • What is the average daily trading volume of Suramericana’s shares?
  • The average daily trading volume in 2007 was approximately US$ 7.4 million in the Colombian Stock Exchange, making Suramericana’s share the most traded paper in the Bolsa de Valores de Colombia.

  • How can I acquire Suramericana’s shares?
  • You can buy Suramericana shares through any supplier of brokerage services.

  • Who is Suramericana's independent auditor?
  • Suramericana's independent auditor is KPMG.

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