Brazil's Telebras sale breaks up behemoth and revives reform

Article Abstract:

Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras SA's privatization made a huge impact as to the future of the emerging market of Brazil and is set to measure the appetite of investors on emerging-market risk. The firm will be sold through the government's auction of the three fixed-line, eight cellular and one long distance service firm that make up Telebras. The government is asking no less than $11.7 billion for the privatization, which represents 19% of the firm's capital stock, but over 50% of voting shares. The sale expects to see Telefonica SA of Spain as one of the investors that will partake of Telebras.

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Privatization makes huge impact as to future of emerging market of Brazil & will measure appetite of investors in such markets

Asset sales & divestitures, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Telephone Communications, Telephone services, Article, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras S.A.

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Generics break brand names' hold on Brazil; companies fear the adverse side effects on drug sales

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Big changes are in store for pharmaceutical consumers in Brazil as generics will be hitting the market. Brazilians are already considered prone to self-medicating. With generics, the prices should come down, and may make sales volume go up. The drug companies of name brands will have to adjust accordingly as will the generic manufacturers. Labeling is one thing that will change.

Marketing procedures, Product introduction, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, New Products/Services, Pharmaceutical preparations, Geographic, Generic Drugs, Pharmaceutical industry, Marketing

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Embraer discussing minority-stake sale

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Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) is engaged in negotiations with two investor groups over the possible sale of a minority share in the firm. Embraer is the top small passenger aircraft manufacturer. The company is talking with Dassault Aviation SA and British Aerospace PLC. Dassault is considering acquiring between 10% and 20% of Embraer.

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Engaged in negotiations with two investor groups over possible sale of minority share

Strategy & planning, Aircraft & Parts, Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, Planning, Abstract, Aircraft industry, Embraer S.A.

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