We couldn’t be happier to have partnered with Bregal Milestone, whose extensive experience in the software space and M&A capabilities will allow us to establish InfoCert as the European Digital Trust champion
Danilo Cattaneo
CEO
InfoCert is the leading Italian provider of digital trust solutions, with one of the broadest DTM offerings available on the market, including identity management services, signature workflows, archiving, and e-invoicing. The Company has delivered significant organic and inorganic growth in recent years and has already established a presence in various international markets including Spain, Germany and Peru. InfoCert is strongly rated by its customers for its track record and reputation, the quality of its reliable, well-designed and innovative solutions, alongside a great level of support and the ability to adapt to varying customer needs. InfoCert is part of Tinexta S.p.A., a leading player in Digital Trust, Cybersecurity, Credit Information & Management and Innovation & Marketing services listed on Euronext STAR in Milan.
The European digital trust sector is going through an important transition, characterised by high growth rates, a multitude of players, and the opportunity to achieve economies of scale given the recent regulatory standardization at EU level (eIDAS). This has led to an acceleration of the consolidation activity in the sector, and our goal is to support Danilo and his talented team in establishing InfoCert as the leading digital trust player at European level via organic and inorganic growth.
In parallel with our investment, InfoCert has agreed to acquire a majority stake in CertEurope, a leading certification authority in France. The acquisition allows InfoCert to enter and distribute its solutions in the French market, the second largest in the European Community.
Introduction
The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA” or “regulator”) in the Prudential sourcebook for MiFID Investment Firms in the FCA Handbook (“MIFIDPRU”) sets out the detailed prudential requirements that apply to Bregal Milestone LLP, (“Bregal” or the “Firm”). Chapter 8 of MIFIDPRU (“MIFIDPRU 8”) sets out public disclosure rules and guidance with which the Firm must comply, further to those prudential requirements.
Bregal is classified under MIFIDPRU as a small and non-interconnected MIFIDPRU investment firm (“SNI MIFIDPRU Investment Firm”). As such, the Firm is required by MIFIDPRU 8 to disclose information regarding its remuneration policy and practices.
The purpose of these disclosures is to give stakeholders and market participants an insight into the Firm’s culture and to assist stakeholders in making more informed decisions about their relationship with the Firm.
This document has been prepared by Bregal in accordance with the requirements of MIFIDPRU 8 and is verified by the Board. Unless otherwise stated, all figures are as at the Firm’s 31 December financial year-end.
Remuneration Policy and Practices
Overview
As an SNI MIFIDPRU Investment Firm, Bregal is subject to the basic requirements of the MIFIDPRU Remuneration Code (as laid down in Chapter 19G of the Senior management arrangements, Systems and Controls sourcebook in the FCA Handbook (“SYSC”)). The purpose of the remuneration requirements is to:
The objective of Bregal’s remuneration policies and practices is to establish, implement and maintain a culture that is consistent with, and promotes, sound and effective risk management and does not encourage risk-taking which is inconsistent with the risk profile of the Firm and the services that it provides to its clients.
In addition, Bregal recognises that remuneration is a key component in how the Firm attracts, motivates, and retains quality staff and sustains consistently high levels of performance, productivity, and results. As such, the Firm’s remuneration philosophy is also grounded in the belief that its people are the most important asset and provide its greatest competitive advantage.
The Firm is committed to excellence, teamwork, ethical behaviour, and the pursuit of exceptional outcomes for its clients. From a remuneration perspective, this means that performance is determined through the assessment of various factors that relate to these values, and by making considered and informed decisions that reward effort, attitude, and results.
Characteristics of the Firm’s Remuneration Policy and Practices
Remuneration at Bregal is made up of fixed and variable components. The fixed component is set in line with market competitiveness at a level to attract and retain skilled staff. Variable remuneration is paid on a discretionary basis and takes into consideration the Firm’s financial performance as well as the financial performance of each business unit, and the financial and non-financial performance of the individual in contributing to the Firm’s success. All staff members are eligible to receive variable remuneration.
The fixed and variable components of remuneration are appropriately balanced: the fixed component represents a sufficiently high proportion of the total remuneration to enable the operation of a fully flexible policy on variable remuneration. This allows for the possibility of paying no variable remuneration component, which the Firm would do in certain situations, such as where the Firm’s profitability performance is constrained, or where there is a risk that the Firm may not be able to meet its capital or liquidity regulatory requirements.
Governance and Oversight
The Board is responsible for setting and overseeing the implementation of Bregal’s remuneration policy and practices. In order to fulfil its responsibilities, the Firm’s senior management:
The Firm’s remuneration policy and practices are reviewed annually by the Firm’s senior management.
Quantitative Remuneration Disclosure
For the financial year 1 January to 31 December 2023, the total amount of remuneration awarded to all staff was £8,002,731 of which £5,121,421 comprised the fixed component of remuneration, and £2,881,310 comprised the variable component. For these purposes, ‘staff’ is defined broadly, and includes, for example, employees of the Firm itself, partners or members, employees of other entities in the Bregal Group and secondees.
Introduction
The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA” or “regulator”) in the Prudential sourcebook for MiFID Investment Firms in the FCA Handbook (“MIFIDPRU”) sets out the detailed prudential requirements that apply to Bregal Milestone LLP, (“Bregal” or the “Firm”). Chapter 8 of MIFIDPRU (“MIFIDPRU 8”) sets out public disclosure rules and guidance with which the Firm must comply, further to those prudential requirements.
Bregal is classified under MIFIDPRU as a small and non-interconnected MIFIDPRU investment firm (“SNI MIFIDPRU Investment Firm”). As such, the Firm is required by MIFIDPRU 8 to disclose information regarding its remuneration policy and practices.
The purpose of these disclosures is to give stakeholders and market participants an insight into the Firm’s culture and to assist stakeholders in making more informed decisions about their relationship with the Firm.
This document has been prepared by Bregal in accordance with the requirements of MIFIDPRU 8 and is verified by the Board. Unless otherwise stated, all figures are as at the Firm’s 31 December financial year-end.
Remuneration Policy and Practices
Overview
As an SNI MIFIDPRU Investment Firm, Bregal is subject to the basic requirements of the MIFIDPRU Remuneration Code (as laid down in Chapter 19G of the Senior management arrangements, Systems and Controls sourcebook in the FCA Handbook (“SYSC”)). The purpose of the remuneration requirements is to:
The objective of Bregal’s remuneration policies and practices is to establish, implement and maintain a culture that is consistent with, and promotes, sound and effective risk management and does not encourage risk-taking which is inconsistent with the risk profile of the Firm and the services that it provides to its clients.
In addition, Bregal recognises that remuneration is a key component in how the Firm attracts, motivates, and retains quality staff and sustains consistently high levels of performance, productivity, and results. As such, the Firm’s remuneration philosophy is also grounded in the belief that its people are the most important asset and provide its greatest competitive advantage.
The Firm is committed to excellence, teamwork, ethical behaviour, and the pursuit of exceptional outcomes for its clients. From a remuneration perspective, this means that performance is determined through the assessment of various factors that relate to these values, and by making considered and informed decisions that reward effort, attitude, and results.
Characteristics of the Firm’s Remuneration Policy and Practices
Remuneration at Bregal is made up of fixed and variable components. The fixed component is set in line with market competitiveness at a level to attract and retain skilled staff. Variable remuneration is paid on a discretionary basis and takes into consideration the Firm’s financial performance as well as the financial performance of each business unit, and the financial and non-financial performance of the individual in contributing to the Firm’s success. All staff members are eligible to receive variable remuneration.
The fixed and variable components of remuneration are appropriately balanced: the fixed component represents a sufficiently high proportion of the total remuneration to enable the operation of a fully flexible policy on variable remuneration. This allows for the possibility of paying no variable remuneration component, which the Firm would do in certain situations, such as where the Firm’s profitability performance is constrained, or where there is a risk that the Firm may not be able to meet its capital or liquidity regulatory requirements.
Governance and Oversight
The Board is responsible for setting and overseeing the implementation of Bregal’s remuneration policy and practices. In order to fulfil its responsibilities, the Firm’s senior management:
The Firm’s remuneration policy and practices are reviewed annually by the Firm’s senior management.
Quantitative Remuneration Disclosure
For the financial year 1 January to 31 December 2023, the total amount of remuneration awarded to all staff was £8,002,731 of which £5,121,421 comprised the fixed component of remuneration, and £2,881,310 comprised the variable component. For these purposes, ‘staff’ is defined broadly, and includes, for example, employees of the Firm itself, partners or members, employees of other entities in the Bregal Group and secondees.
