• This investment complements Amper’s own investments to maximize WindWaves’ industrial and technological development, strengthening Spain’s industrial position in offshore wind, a key capability for Europe’s energy independence.

Madrid, July 29, 2026 – Amper and COFIDES, the Spanish state-owned company attached to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business, have signed an agreement under which COFIDES, through the Foreign Investment Fund (FIEX), will invest €20 million in WindWaves, the Group’s subsidiary dedicated to the offshore wind sector, through a cash capital increase, acquiring a 30% equity stake in the company.

This investment will complement those already made by Amper and, together, will provide the initial financing for:

  • The construction of new facilities at the Outer Port of A Coruña, with the capacity to undertake offshore wind projects involving both fixed-bottom and floating structures. These facilities will serve international markets, further strengthening the company’s export capabilities.
  • The implementation of a digitalization program for operations as part of the industrial deployment.
  • The adaptation of the As Somozas facilities to support the operations of the new facilities in A Coruña.
  • The industrial-scale validation of manufacturing processes and the preparation for the serial production of Rigid Sails for wind-assisted propulsion, contributing to the decarbonization of maritime transport.

Amper’s Chief Executive Officer, Enrique López, stated: “COFIDES’ investment in WindWaves will maximize the investments that will strengthen the Amper Group’s leadership in both fixed-bottom and floating offshore wind structures, thereby contributing to Europe’s energy independence and strategic autonomy.”

COFIDES’ Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer, Ángela Pérez, highlighted: “Through this transaction, COFIDES supports Amper’s growth through WindWaves, a company that combines technological innovation with a clear international outlook. FIEX resources will contribute to expanding Spain’s productive capacity to meet international demand in a strategic sector such as offshore wind, while also advancing Europe’s energy transition objectives.”

 

About Amper

Amper is a business group with 70 years of history, including 40 years listed on the Spanish Continuous Market, with a significant international presence in more than 20 countries. The Group is a leader in dual-use technological capabilities, strategic industrial capabilities, and engineering for the Defence and National Security and Energy and Sustainability markets. Amper aims to lead the promotion and strengthening of strategic capabilities in critical sectors, contributing to national sovereignty and the social well-being of the countries in which it operates.

 

About COFIDES

COFIDES is a Spanish state-owned company that manages public financial funds, as well as its own resources and those of third-party institutions, with several objectives: promoting the internationalization of the Spanish economy, attracting foreign investment into strategic sectors in Spain, fostering the impact economy in Spain, and contributing to the development of the countries in which it invests. In addition to the Spanish State, which holds a majority stake, its shareholders include Banco Santander, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), Banco Sabadell, and CAF – Development Bank of Latin America.