CONTPAQi® partners with Advent to accelerate next phase of growth

• Advent to acquire a majority stake in CONTPAQi®, a leading provider of modular business software suite to Mexican small and medium-sized businesses ("SMBs")
• Investment will help support CONTPAQi®'s growth by strengthening its cloud and Artificial Intelligence ("AI") capabilities, creating new business opportunities and expanding its reach to more companies in Mexico

Mexico City, October 01, 2026 - Advent, a leading global private equity investor, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in CONTPAQi®, a leading Mexican provider of mission-critical modular business software suite for accounting, payroll, administrative and electronic invoicing. CONTPAQi®'s co-founder and current Chairman, René Torres, will retain a significant minority stake in the company.

Founded in Mexico more than 40 years ago, CONTPAQi® has built a leading position in the country's business software market, developing technology solutions that support SMBs' and accounting professionals' ability to digitalize critical areas of their operations, including accounting, payroll, administration and electronic invoicing. Over the course of its history, the company has developed a broad ecosystem of more than 6,000 distributors that has been central to its growth and evolution, serving over 1.2 million SMBs and managing over seven million employee monthly payrolls.

Through this partnership, Advent will become a strategic partner to CONTPAQi®, bringing global resources and extensive experience supporting the growth of technology and software businesses. The investment is expected to help CONTPAQi® and its network of distributors accelerate the development of their cloud and AI capabilities, strengthen their value proposition, pursue new business opportunities and extend CONTPAQi®'s solutions to more companies in Mexico.

"Since our inception, CONTPAQi® has been built around a clear commitment to our customers, distributors, employees and the broader community we serve," said René Torres, Co-founder and Chairman of the Board of CONTPAQi®. "In Advent, we have found a strategic partner that understands and values what we hcave built and brings the experience, technology capabilities and global perspective to help us take CONTPAQi® into its next phase of development."

"This new chapter will enable us to accelerate CONTPAQi®'s evolution and respond more quickly to the needs of an increasingly digital business environment. Advent's support will help us further enhance the value of our technology and continue empowering businesses to grow by connecting people, processes and data," said Marlene García, Chief Executive Officer of CONTPAQi®.

"We are excited to partner with CONTPAQi®, a company with a strong market position and a long track record of helping Mexican SMBs manage, digitalize and grow their operations," said Ariel Blumenkranc, Managing Director and Head of Advent in Mexico. "We have great respect for the company's history, its leadership team and the strong network of distributors they have built over time. We look forward to working with their team to build on these strengths and support the company's continued growth in Mexico."

René Torres will remain on the Board of Directors and Marlene García will continue as Chief Executive Officer, ensuring continuity and leveraging the knowledge, experience and leadership that have driven the company's development to date.

Advent's investment in CONTPAQi® builds upon its prior experience investing in software companies globally. Since August 2024, Advent has invested in Siesa, SkyOne, Sapiens, Prometheus, Volue and Syspro. Advent has also been an active investor in leading AI companies like Anthropic, Reflection AI, Mistral and The OpenAI Deployment Company, through which Advent seeks to accelerate AI's adoption within its portfolio companies.

Advent has been present in Mexico since 1996, marking 30 years of commitment to the economic development of the country and Latin America. During this time, it has invested in more than 20 companies with headquarters or operations in Mexico and has helped these businesses accelerate their growth by applying its deep sector expertise, international network and established operating resources.

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and applicable regulatory approvals. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About CONTPAQi®

CONTPAQi® is a leading provider of business and accounting software in Mexico, specializing in technology solutions that automate accounting, tax, administrative, and human resources processes.

Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Guadalajara, CONTPAQi® helps people and businesses grow through technology-driven business management solutions designed to foster greater prosperity across society. As the first 100% Mexican company to transform the country's accounting processes through technology, CONTPAQi® has become a trusted name in tax and accounting solutions and a preferred software provider among accountants and business owners throughout Mexico.

In 2026, CONTPAQi® was awarded the Hecho en México ("Made in Mexico") distinction, further reinforcing its identity and heritage as a proudly Mexican company.

For more than four decades, CONTPAQi® has served as a strategic technology partner to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across Mexico. Today, the company works closely with a nationwide network of more than 6,000 distributors and serves over 1.2 million businesses through a portfolio of more than 20 technology solutions.

CONTPAQi® has also earned broad recognition for its workplace culture and commitment to its people. In 2026, the company was named a "Súper Empresa" for the first time in Expansión's Top Companies ranking and, for more than 15 years, has been recognized among Mexico's Best Workplaces™ by Great Place to Work® Mexico. That same year, CONTPAQi® was also named one of the Best Workplaces in Latin America.

Reflecting its commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity, CONTPAQi® was recognized in 2026 for the fourth consecutive year as one of the Best Workplaces for Women in Mexico. The company has also been included in the Best Workplaces™ in Mexico - Western Region ranking, where it achieved the No. 1 position in the 2026-2027 edition. In addition, CONTPAQi® was recognized for the fourth time among the Best Workplaces™ by Industry in the Information Technology category.

For eight consecutive years, CONTPAQi® has earned the Best Place to Code distinction, strengthening its position as an attractive workplace for software developers and reflecting the company's longstanding passion for technology and software development. The company was also recognized by the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (AmCham), Guadalajara Chapter, as a "Distinguished Member 2023" in the Innovation Award category.

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About Advent

Advent is a leading global private equity investor committed to working in partnership with management teams, entrepreneurs, and founders to help transform businesses. With 17 offices across five continents, we oversee more than USD $109 billion in assets under management* and have made 460 investments across 45 countries.

Since our founding in 1984, we have developed specialist market expertise across our five core sectors: business & financial services, consumer, healthcare, industrial, and technology. This approach is bolstered by our deep sub-sector knowledge, which informs every aspect of our investment strategy, from sourcing opportunities to working in partnership with management to execute value creation plans. We bring hands-on operational expertise to enhance and accelerate businesses.

As one of the largest privately-owned partnerships, our 675 colleagues leverage the full ecosystem of Advent's global resources, including our Portfolio Support Group, insights provided by industry expert Operating Partners and Operations Advisors, as well as bespoke tools to support and guide our portfolio companies as they seek to achieve their strategic goals.

*Assets under management (AUM) as of June 30, 2026. AUM includes assets attributable to Advent advisory clients as well as employee and third-party co-investment vehicles.

CONTPAQI
Yolanda de la Vega / Fernanda Morales
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Advent
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