Category: Companies

  • Natura passes Unilever and leads the beauty market in Brazil in 2017

    Natura & Co, a corporation that brings together Natura, Aesop and The Body Shop, surpassed the Anglo-Dutch Unilever and took the lead in the beauty and personal care market in Brazil, according to research firm Euromonitor. The sector’s revenues in 2017 reached R$ 106.320 billion (Aprox. US$30 billion), growth of 3.2% in relation to the…

  • Brazil is out of Trump’s steel surcharges, says US trade representative

    US President Donald Trump has decided to “suspend” the steel surcharge for some countries that are in negotiations with Washington. Brazil, Argentina, Australia, Europe, plus Canada and Mexico, are on this list, according to US Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizer. He appeared before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday and was questioned by Democratic Senator Ron…

  • Canadian McCain acquires 49% of Brazilian producer of cheese bread, Forno de Minas

    McCain do Brasil Alimentos, a subsidiary of Canadian-based McCain, maker of pre-fried and frozen potatoes, has entered into an agreement to acquire a 49% stake in Forno de Minas Alimentos. The value of the acquisition was kept confidential by the parties. Helder Mendonça, president of Forno de Minas, said the negotiations lasted about ten months.…

  • Walmart to divest from Brazil: looking for partner

    After just over two decades in the Brazil, Walmart is negotiating the sale of part of its business in Brazil. The company has already started looking for a partner. But the model of the operation still depends on the proposals that are being presented to the retailer. At least four companies, including asset managers and…

  • Lady Gaga wears Schultz, posts on Instagram and helps the brand in US expansion

    A free endorsement from Lady Gaga is a great way to start a foray into the US market even though it seems that the retail landscape could turn into a kind of desert. The singer and fashion icon posted on Instagram on Saturday (9) photos of her posing in Dallas with a pair of Schutz…

  • Petrobras to raise up to US$ 2.3 Billion in IPO of it’s distribution subsidiary

    BR Distribuidora, distribution arm of Petrobras (PBR), started yesterday the process that should be the largest IPO since 2013 in Brazil. With the sale of a maximum of 33.75% of its stake in BR, the parent company Petrobras may raise up to R$ 7.5 billion (US$ 2.3 Bi), an important figure for its divestment plan.…

  • Funding of Brazilian companies with debt and equity jumps to R$ 192 billion (US$ 60 bi)

    The wind begins to shift to the capital market in the wake of falling interest rates to near historic lows and the contraction of bank credit after two years of deep recession. Since last year, the favorable environment has opened space and consolidates a trend of strong growth for corporate debt issues, along with capital…

  • Unilever buys Brazilian brand of natural foods

    Unilever announced this Monday (2) the acquisition of Brazilian brand Mãe Terra. The company specializes in natural and organic produce and was established in 1979. The acquisition cost was not disclosed. Mãe Terra, which produces organig cereals, cookies and other snacks, has been growing 30 YoY and its acquisition is an attempt from the global…

  • Itaú pays US$1.8 billion for 49.9% of XP Investmentos

    After two months of discreet talks, Itaú Unibanco closed on Thursday (May, 11th) the purchase of 49.9% of the total capital of XP Investimentos for R$ 6.3 Billion, which includes R$ 600 million in resources that the bank will inject into the company. With the transaction, the country’s largest private bank reserves its space in…

  • Kraft Heinz Offers a Merger with Unilever for $143 billion: Rejected for now

    Unilever has rejected a $143 billion merger proposal from Kraft Heinz, the Brazilian-controlled food conglomerate 3G Capital and mega-dealer Warren Buffett, setting the stage for a battle between two of the world’s largest consumer products companies.The Anglo-Dutch company, behind big brands like the Dove soap and the Ben & Jerry ice cream, said the offer…