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- Grupo Catalana Occidente, S.A. (GCO.MC) provides insurance products and services through its three main segments: Occident for traditional non-life and multi-risk insurance; Atradius Crédito y Caución, the second-largest credit insurer worldwide; and Mémora, the leading funeral services operator in Spain and Portugal. The company offers multi-risk coverage for family homes, businesses, communities, offices, and SMEs; industrial, engineering, accident, and third-party liability products; life risk, life savings, pension plans, and investment funds; funeral and health services; motor and transport fleet insurance; credit insurance; reinsurance; and surety bonds. Founded in 1864 and headquartered in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain, it operates in over 50 countries primarily in Spain, the European Union, and internationally, employing more than 8,600 people, and functions as a subsidiary of INOC, S.A. Recent developments include Mémora's inorganic growth through acquisitions such as the largest funeral home in Valladolid and Palencia in Spain and a funeral home in Lisbon, Portugal in 2024; the launch of GCO Ventures at the end of 2024 with investments in four direct companies and over 210 startups via funds, including new startups Vivara for proptech rental management and Musky for pet insurance; a voluntary takeover bid by INOC, S.A. in 2025 financed by CaixaBank for the remaining 37.97% of shares; record 2024 consolidated profit of 688.7 million euros, up 11.9%, and turnover of 5,997.7 million euros, up 3.5%; and confirmation of 'A' (Excellent) financial strength rating with stable outlook by AM Best for key entities in 2025.