Investing in Brazil

Brazil has been one of the fastest growing emerging markets in recent years. Yet in 2011, performance of Brazilian economy was modest compared to recent years. Some analysts believe investing in Brazil overall is no longer cheap. You have to know where the smartest investment opportunities lie.

At this conference, you will hear from senior executives representing some of Brazil’s biggest and best public companies and learn about their businesses. You’ll also find out what regional experts have to say about the country’s economic outlook and investment potential.

You'll see why many still see growth opportunities in Brazil’s mining, energy, and agriculture sectors. Infrastructure presents another opportunity. With the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics being held in the country, many companies in the communications and tourism industries stand to reap the rewards.

The bottom line is: Brazil is still growing when many countries are not. It recently supplanted Britain as the world’s sixth largest economy and is expected to increase its exports again in 2012. Attend this conference to learn where the best investment opportunities are in Brazil today.

The conference will begin with an overview of economic and investment opportunities in Brazil, followed by presentations from some of the country’s leading publicly traded companies. Attendees will learn firsthand about investment opportunities in Brazil and have the unique chance to personally meet senior executives from some of the countries biggest and fastest growing companies.

Who should attend:

Portfolio managers and research analysts who are interested in learning about investment opportunities in Brazil.

Agenda

8:30 a.m.
Check-in and Continental Breakfast

8:55 a.m.
Welcome and Introductory Remarks

9:00 a.m.
Outlook for Investing in Brazil
Geoffrey C. Pazzanese, Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Federated Global Investment Mgmt.

9:35 a.m.   
Petrobras (NYSE: PBR/PBR.A)
Theodore Helms, IR Executive Manager
Petrobras is the largest energy company in Brazil.

10:00 a.m.
Break

10:10 a.m.
Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais (Cemig) (NYSE: CIG, CIG.C)
Stefano Vivenza, IR Manager
Cemig is one of Brazil's largest and most profitable electricity concession holders. It operates in distribution, generation, and transmission of electricity, and distribution of natural gas in 23 Brazilian states and in Chile. Reflecting its commitment to reducing environmental impact, adding value for shareholders, and operating with the highest standards of corporate governance, Cemig has been selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for 12 years running (since inception) and was included in the Global Dow Index.

10:55 a.m.
MBAC Fertilizer Corp (TSE: MBC)
Antenor Silva, Vice Chairman and CEO
MBAC Fertilizer Corp. is focused on becoming a significant integrated producer of phosphate and potash fertilizers in the Brazilian and Latin American markets. The company has a very knowledgeable management team with over 150 years of combined experience in the business of fertilizer exploration, operations, marketing, and finance.

11:30 a.m.
SABESP (NYSE: SBS)
Mario Arruda Sampaio, Head of Capital Markets and Investor Relations
SABESP is a mixed capital company, majority-owned by the State of São Paulo and is one of the largest water and sewage services providers in the world based on the number of customers.

12:05 p.m.
Closing Remarks and Adjournment