REUTERS./REVISTA EXAME Rio de Janeiro-The president of Petrobras, Jose Sergio Gabrielli, said this Monday that the company should increase in ethanol production through acquisitions. “We had a different strategy before. Now we have changed. Our strategy was through greenfield (new plants). Today we intend to grow our production mainly through acquisitions, “Gabrielli said in anContinue reading “More M&A in Petrobras plans”
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Newsweek: Americans should learn Portuguese
International press has been paying more attention to Brazil. Newsweek’s latest edition has an article about how Brazilian companies are becoming more international. Banco do Brasil, Marfrig, JBS-Friboi and Petrobras are among Brazilian companies expanding abroad. Bottom line: Americans should learn Portuguese. We have talked about Brazilian banks “going shopping” abroad in the past. BanksContinue reading “Newsweek: Americans should learn Portuguese”
Could Portugal be a gateway to Europe for Brazilian companies?
Jokes apart, Brazil and Portugal have a lot in common. Same language, and a cultural heritage are key elements in construction a business relationship. Portugal could play a strategic part in the expansion of Brazilian companies, specially in Europe. Portuguese Prime Minister visits Brazil In a recent interview in Sao Paulo, the Portuguese Prime Minister JoseContinue reading “Could Portugal be a gateway to Europe for Brazilian companies?”
Brazil has what China wants…
A money manager in Brazil once said to me, “Brazil has what China wants and is willing to sell it.” How much does this summarize the growth of the commodity sector in Brazil? Condemned to prosperity Nov 12th 2009 From The Economist print edition Brazil has learned to love its commodity sector NOT many countriesContinue reading “Brazil has what China wants…”
Companies say they must be in Brazil
(Reuters) – Multinationals seeking advice on entering Latin America’s largest economy are telling global business consultants Bain & Company that “they have to be in Brazil,” partner Pedro Cordeiro said on Thursday. Speaking at the Latin American Investment Summit from the Sao Paulo office of Reuters, Cordeiro said that not only oil majors were keenContinue reading “Companies say they must be in Brazil”
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