Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (Buenos Aires: GGAL)
1038 Buenos Aires, Argentina Phone: +54-11-4343-7528
http://www.gfgsa.com
Overview
Grupo Financiero Galicia (GFG) is a financial services holding company with banking and insurance operations in Argentina. The company's largest asset is a 95% stake in Banco Galicia, which has more than 200 branches and is one of Argentina's top three private banks. GFG was formed in 1999 to expand the bank's other businesses, including insurance and credit cards, beyond the limits imposed by Argentine banking regulations. Non-banking businesses include the majority-owned Sudamericana Holding, which has insurance subsidiaries dealing in life, property, and other coverage. The Ayerza, Braun, and Escasany families control GFG.
Key Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (Buenos Aires: GGAL)
| Company Type | Public (Buenos Aires: GGAL; NASDAQ (CM): GGAL [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £641.2 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 185.4% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £35.3 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 250.0% |
| 2008 Employees | 9,408 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 3.5% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (Buenos Aires: GGAL)
| Chairman and CEO | Antonio R. Garcés (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| Chief Accounting Officer | José L. Gentile |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (Buenos Aires: GGAL)
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Subsidiaries/Affiliates Covered By Hoover's UK
Subsidiaries/affiliates of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (Buenos Aires: GGAL)
