Tag: energy
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Ibovespa closed with a 1.46% increase on Monday and rose 3.27% in July. What drove the index’s growth?
The index registered its fourth consecutive month of gains, primarily driven by commodities-related stocks this time. In July, the Ibovespa closed with a 3.27% increase, marking its fourth consecutive monthly gain. On the last trading day of the month (July 31st), the main index of the Brazilian stock exchange rose, driven by commodity exporters and…
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Petrobras (PETR4) announces a new dividend policy and will pay 45% of free cash flow to shareholders
The new policy allows for share buybacks, which, when executed, will be carried out through an approved structured program by the Council. The Board of Directors of Petrobras (PETR3; PETR4) announced on Friday (28th) that it has approved its new dividend policy, which also allows for share buybacks, according to a document sent to the…
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Vale (VALE3) announces the sale of 13% of its basic metals business for US$ 3.4 billion
The transaction valued the mining company’s metals division at US$ 26.0 billion On Thursday (27th), Vale (VALE3) announced that it has signed a binding agreement with Manara Minerals and the American asset manager Engine No. 1 to sell a 13% stake in its basic metals unit (VBM) for the amount of US$ 3.4 billion. The…
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Tapping into Brazil’s Renewable Energy Potential: Foreign Investment Opportunities in the Energy Sector
Brazil stands as a beacon of opportunity in the energy sector, particularly in the realm of renewable energy. With its abundant resources and commitment to sustainability, the country offers attractive investment prospects for foreigners seeking to participate in the energy transition. In this blog post, we will explore the investment opportunities in Brazil’s energy sector,…
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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.…
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Petrobras to Pay R$ 2.2 billion to ANP – National Oil Agency
Petrobras (PBR) reported today, after the market close, that the Arbitration Court issued on July 2nd, an interim decision on the arbitration proposal by Petrobras regarding the resolution of ANP (National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels), which considers the concessions Baleia Anã, Baleia Azul, Baleia Franca, Cachalote, Caxaréu, Jubarte and Pirambu as a…
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Sugar and Ethanol Producer? Cosan is much more than that nowadays!
Cosan’s most known business is indeed Ethanol and Sugar production. That’s how the company started and they are still the largest producer in Brazil and a major player worldwide. However, due to volatility in these commodities’ prices, Cosan’s management has been diversifying its activities in the last few years and now half of it’s EBITDA…