CNA – Corporate Finance, S.A. (CNA-CF), founded in 2012, provides specialized financial and strategic consulting services. Through an in-depth knowledge of the characteristics of the Portuguese companies, in various sectors of activity, and a rigorous, proactive approach, CNA-CF presents itself as a reference partner in the search for the right solutions for the needs of shareholders, entrepreneurs and investors.

In recent years, CNA-CF focused on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory, with several completed transactions, both national and international (cross-border), with a total value of more than 100 million euros, in sectors as diverse as agrobusiness, manufacturing, services and environmental technologies.

With a highly specialized and multidisciplinary team, with 50+ years of accumulated experience in consulting, investment banking and corporate finance, in-depth knowledge of the Portuguese market and the support of an international network of partners, we have the necessary tools to achieve our clients’ objectives with confidentiality, rigor and proactivity.

Each project is unique. We understand the clients’ objectives for a transaction, both financial and strategic

Each project is unique. We understand the clients’ objectives for a transaction, both financial and strategic

Team

Vasco Afonso

Managing Director

Graduated in Management from the Instituto Superior de Gestão.

He began his professional career in the field of auditing and financial consultancy, taking on manager roles in one of the world’s largest companies in the sector, in the area of large industrial, pharmaceutical, distribution, transport, communications and services companies. After, joined a large business group, in charge of administration and finance during the group’s global restructuring. Subsequently, he became a member of the Board of Directors with financial responsibility, among others. More recently, he has been working as a consultant on financial and strategic restructuring projects.

Sérgio Bastos

Senior Advisor

Graduated in Economics from Universidade Lusíada and a Master’s degree in Development and International Cooperation from ISEG.

Extensive professional experience in investment banking and financial markets. Prior to joining CNA-CF, has held various positions in brokerage, asset management and private banking, both in national and international financial institutions. In-depth knowledge of financial products and investment solutions, including alternative investments, structured products and private equity funds.

Sebastião Morais

Senior Advisor

Graduated in Management and Master’s in Finance, from Universidade Católica Portuguesa.

8 years of professional experience in investment banking, with proven knowledge of the debt market and company analysis, having worked in the areas of capital markets, investment portfolio management and corporate banking, with international experience in São Paulo and London. He has also worked in venture capital.