Operational Base & Proven Performance

Palo Alto is built on an existing and operating shrimp aquaculture platform, promoted by Grupo Camalago, with certified production, trained workforce and established export activity.

Shrimp Farming Operations

464.57 hectares currently under production
Semi-intensive technified model, optimized for productivity and animal welfare
Continuous water quality monitoring and biosecurity protocols
Production systems aligned with ASC sustainability standards

These operations demonstrate the technical feasibility of scaling while maintaining environmental and social performance.

Operational Status

Current operations constitute Phase I of the program, providing a cash-generating base and operational validation that significantly reduces development and execution risk for subsequent phases.

Certification and Sustainability Standards

Current operations comply with Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) requirements, ensuring:

Responsible water use and effluent management
Biosecurity and disease prevention protocols
Traceability from pond to processing
Social and labor compliance

ASC certification provides access to premium export markets and establishes a sustainability baseline for Phase II expansion.

Processing and Post-Harvest Handling

Existing industrial processing capacity in operation
Cold-chain infrastructure ensuring product quality and food safety
Compliance with international hygiene and export standards

While current capacity supports Phase I production, it also defines the throughput ceiling that Phase II processing investments aim to surpass.

Export Track Record

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Exports are supported by:

Certified production
Quality control systems
Traceability and documentation aligned with international buyers

This export experience demonstrates commercial viability and buyer acceptance.

Palo Alto currently serves international export markets, with focus on:

United States
European Union
Asia

Human Capital and Operational Management

Skilled local workforce with sector-specific expertise
Ongoing training in biosecurity, best management practices, and ESG compliance
Stable employment contributing to operational continuity and social impact

Human capital is treated as a strategic asset, directly linked to productivity, quality control, and risk mitigation.

Operational Performance Indicators

Key operational characteristics:

Proven production cycles
Consistent operational continuity
Established cost structure
Measurable environmental and social KPIs

These indicators serve as the baseline reference for the productivity, efficiency and ESG improvements targeted in Phase II.

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Risk Profile at the Operational Level

Current operations already mitigate:

Greenfield development risk
Initial certification and market access risk
Workforce and operational learning curve

Remaining risks — related to scale, biological autonomy and processing capacity — are explicitly addressed through the Strategic Projects of Phase II.

The current operating platform validates the technical, commercial and ESG foundations of the Palo Alto program. Phase II investments are designed not to “start” the project, but to scale, secure and institutionalize an already functioning system.

Investment Opportunity