The latest Boston Consulting Group report on globalization identifies 100 companies that are shaking up the established economy. These are companies based in rapidly developing countries. BCG calls them the global challengers. “A group of companies from rapidly developing economies has begun to leapfrog past established multinationals in global industry rankings.” Brazil has 13 companies in theContinue reading “The New Global Challengers by BCG”
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Itau Surpasses Goldman Sachs in Brazilian Bond Underwriting
July 13 (Bloomberg) — Itau Unibanco Holding SA overtook Citigroup Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. in Brazilian bond underwriting, leading a push by local banks to grab market share from international banks hurt by the global financial crisis. Itau, the country’s largest bank by market value, jumped four spots this year to become theContinue reading “Itau Surpasses Goldman Sachs in Brazilian Bond Underwriting”
Brazilians acquisitions abroad top Multinationals buying in Brazil, says Estadão
The good shape of Brazilian companies turned them into buyers globally. This year, the balance of acquisitions is positive to Brazil. Favored by a strong currency they are going shopping everywhere in the world. But it is not all. Most important is to notice that the Brazilian entrepreneur have manage to go out of the shell ofContinue reading “Brazilians acquisitions abroad top Multinationals buying in Brazil, says Estadão”
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?”
French Apax Partners comes to the tropics
Brazilian IT company TIVIT announced that French private equity company Apax Partners acquired 54% of the company’s shares. The total acquisition price for the equity stake will be approximately $890 m, amounting to an EV of $ 945 m. According to Luiz Azevedo, analyst of Bradesco Corretora, the price paid for the stake was R$18.1,Continue reading “French Apax Partners comes to the tropics”
