Category: Companies
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Travelers Buys Majority Stake in J. Malucelli to Grow in Brazil
The property casualty business, in which Travelers is now 95% stakeholder, will operate under the Travelers brand. The business will now focus on property, general liability, construction and financial insurance products. The company expects to serve its customers with enhanced and expanded product and services and hence capitalize on the opportunities in the Brazilian market…
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Vale proposes slashing dividend amid uncertain commodities outlook
Vale (NYSE:VALE) proposes cutting dividends even more than planned, looking to pay $500M for the second tranche of its 2015 dividend, half the $1B it proposed in January.The company says the reduction in the second dividend installment to ~$0.10/share (as of Aug. 31) reflects “the more uncertain scenario for mineral commodities prices and the focus…
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Barclays considering sale of investment banking business in Brazil
After disposing off its non-core assets in Portugal for €175m (£128m, $189m) in early September, Barclays is now considering the sale of its investment banking business in Brazil and is open to talks with potential buyers. The move is part of the bank’s restructuring programme led by new chairman John McFarlane. According to Sky News,…
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JBS Announces the Conclusion of the Acquisition of Moy Park
JBS S.A. (“JBS” or “Company” – BM&FBOVESPA: JBSS3; OTCQX: JBSAY), in continuity to the announcement made in the Material Fact of June 21st, 2015, communicates to its shareholders and to the market in general, pursuant to CVM Instructions No. 10 and 358 of January 3rd 2002, as amended, that it concluded today the acquisition of…
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Telecom Italia may exit Brazil and towers, as deep review continues
Telecom Italia continues to go through the painful process of adjusting to the modern world, facing recessionary pressures at home and in its former growth engine in Brazil. Italy has been suffering from the Eurozone recession since the 2008 crash, and this has helped make Telecom Italia (TI) the center of persistent takeover rumors. It…
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JBS S.A. Announces the Successful Syndication of the Financing (Term Loan) for the Acquisition of Cargill Pork Business in the United States
JBS S.A. (BM&FBOVESPA: JBSS3, OTCQX: JBSAY, “JBS” or “Company”) communicates to its shareholders and to the market in general, pursuant to CVM Instruction 358 of January 3, 2002, as amended, that on August 18, 2015, through its indirectly controlled subsidiary, JBS USA, LLC, it has successfully syndicated to the market US$1.2 billion aggregate principal amount…
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TOTVS to acquire Bematech and create largest IT provider for retail in Latin America
TOTVS, one of the largest Brazilian IT companies, will pay R$ 467.4 million (US$ 130 million) in cash and R$ 82.5 million (US$ 24 million) in stock to buy 100% of Bematech, which specializes in automation for retailers. The operation should be voted on at a meeting of shareholders, on September 3. CADE, Brazil’s anti-trust authority has been notified.…
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Bradesco confirms favoritism and acquires HSBC Brazil for US$ 5.2 Billion
Bradesco has confirmed its favoritism and, in the early hours of Monday, has formalized the acquisition of HSBC’s Brazilian operations, as highlighted by HSBC in its earnings report. The purchase was made for US$ 5.2 billion, or R$ 17.6 billion. The Brazilian central bank was notified last night of the transaction outcome. Thus, the amount to…
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Pão de Açucar (CBD) Post 6% Sales Growth in Q2. Highlight is Food Sales
Grupo Pão de Açúcar (NYSE:CBD) reported net revenue of R$ 16.1 billion in the second quarter 2015, representing an increase of 6% year over year. The food segment rose 6.4% on the same basis of comparison, to R$ 8.95 billion, and non-food has advanced 5.3% to R$ 7.17 billion. According to the company, the quarter…