Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the month of October 2023

Commission File Number 001-36671

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Atento S.A.

(Translation of Registrant's name into English)

 

1, rue Hildegard Von Bingen, 1282, Luxembourg
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F: x Form 40-F: o

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

Yes: o No: x

 

Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders.

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

Yes: o No: x

 

Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant’s “home country”), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant’s securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant’s security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.

 

 

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Executive Officers

On October 26, 2023, Atento S.A. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Alvaro Badiola Guerra as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and as member of the Executive Committee. 

With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Badiola has held key finance roles, contributing to the success of companies such as BBVA, Telefónica, CEPSA, and Haya Real Estate. He has consistently achieved remarkable results, driving the transformation and enhancing the competitiveness of these companies. Mr. Badiola has also served on the board of prominent organizations such as OCASO, CEPSA, and Medgaz. His experience in the Latin American market, where he has held various management positions with companies such as Telefónica, span the regions of Peru and Brazil.

 

Mr. Badiola replaces Sergio Passos who has served as CFO since June 2022 and has played a pivotal role in the company's financial transformation and in the debt restructuring negotiations and implementation. Mr. Passos will continue to work with the Company during the transition period to provide necessary support. The Company thanks Mr. Passos for his services and wishes him well in his new endeavors.

 

A copy of the press release issued by the Company in connection with the new CFO appointment is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

	ATENTO S.A.
Date: October 26, 2023	By: /s/ Dimitrius Oliveira Name: Dimitrius Oliveira Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

Press release dated October 26, 2023

Atento appoints Álvaro Badiola Guerra as Group CFO

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His appointment as Chief Financial Officer will drive forward the company's financial strategy following its financial restructuring

 

São Paulo, October 26, 2023 – Atento S.A. ("Atento" or the "Company"), one of the world's largest providers of customer relationship management and business process outsourcing (CRM/BPO) services and an industry leader in Latin America, has announced the appointment of Álvaro Badiola Guerra as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 30, 2023. In his capacity as a member of the Company’s Executive Committee, Badiola will help further develop the company's financial strategy and enhance its market value.

During his 30-year career, Badiola has held key finance roles, contributing to the success of companies such as BBVA, Telefónica, CEPSA, and Haya Real Estate. He has consistently achieved remarkable results, driving the transformation and enhancing the competitiveness of these companies. Badiola has also served as a board member for prominent organizations such as OCASO, CEPSA, and Medgaz. His experience in the Latin American market, where he has held various management positions with companies such as Telefónica, span the regions of Peru and Brazil.

With this new appointment, Badiola will focus on strengthening the company's financial strategy, as well as implementing the post-restructuring business plan, for which it has secured commitment for 100% of its exit financing in early October, thereby guaranteeing additional liquidity for Atento to make future investments in the business.

Sergio Passos, who has served as CFO since June 2022, played a pivotal role in the company's financial transformation and in the debt restructuring negotiations and implementation. He will continue to work at Atento for a period of transition and support.

"I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to Sergio Passos for his unwavering dedication and service to Atento during his time with the company. He has been an invaluable team member and colleague, during this crucial period of change during which he has contributed significantly to our success. At the same time, I have every confidence that Álvaro Badiola will usher in a new era of strengthening the business, increasing investments and driving positive results for the company.", said Dimitrius Oliveira, CEO of Atento.

 

 

About Atento

Atento is the largest provider of customer relationship management and business process outsourcing ("CRM BPO") services in Latin America and one of the leading providers worldwide. Atento is also one of the leading providers of nearshoring CRM BPO services for companies operating in the United States. Since 1999, the Company has developed its business model in 17 countries, employing approximately 120,000 people. Atento has more than 400 clients, offering a wide range of CRM BPO services through multiple channels. Atento's clients are mostly leading multinational companies in telecommunications, banking and financial services, healthcare, retail, and public administration sectors. In recent years the company has been recognized for its excellence by several industry analysts across different regions, including Everest (named as a “star performer” in 2021), Gartner (recognized as leader for Customer Service BPO in Magic Quadrant since 2021), Frost & Sullivan (named as a leader in CX Outsourcing in Latin America for 2022), or Forbes (selected as one of the top 100 best companies to work in 2023 in Spain). For more information visit www.atento.com.

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