UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 20-F
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Commission file number: 1-33659
COSAN LIMITED
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
N/A
(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)
Bermuda
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
Av. Juscelino Kubitschek, 1327 – 4th floor
São Paulo, SP 04543-000, Brazil
(55)(11) 3897-9797
(Address of principal executive offices)
Marcelo Eduardo Martins
(55)(11) 3897-9797
ri@cosan.com.br
Av. Juscelino Kubitschek, 1327 – 4th floor
São Paulo, SP 04543-000, Brazil
(Name, Telephone, E-Mail and/or Facsimile number and Address of Company Contact Person)
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
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Name of each exchange on which registered
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Class A Common Shares
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New York Stock Exchange
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Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act:
None
Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer’s classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report.
The number of outstanding shares as of March 31, 2013 was:
Title of Class
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Number of Shares Outstanding
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Class A Common Shares, par value $.01 per share
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174,355,341
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Class B – series 1 – Common Shares, par value $.01 per share
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96,332,044
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Yes
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No
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If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes
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No
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes
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No
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large Accelerated Filer
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Accelerated Filer
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Non-accelerated Filer
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Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:
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U.S. GAAP
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International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board
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Other
If “Other” has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow.
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Item 17
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Item 18
If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
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No
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Presentation of Financial and Other Information
Our audited consolidated financial statements at March 31, 2013 and 2012 and for each of the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are included in this annual report.
We present our consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, or IFRS, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, or IASB, for both Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, and the Brazilian Securities Commission (
Comissão de Valores Mobiliários
), or CVM, filings.
The consolidated financial statements are presented in Brazilian
reais
. However, the functional currency of Cosan Limited, or the “Company,” is the U.S. dollar. The Brazilian real is the currency of the primary economic environment in which Cosan S.A. Indústria e Comércio, “Cosan” or “Cosan S.A.,” and its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities, located in Brazil, operate and generate and expend cash and is the functional currency, except for the foreign subsidiaries in which U.S. dollar is the functional currency. The CVM mandated that IFRS as issued by the IASB should be used as the basis for consolidated financial statements of Brazilian public companies from fiscal years ending after December 31, 2011 and onward. We have presented our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, March 31, 2012 and 2011, in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB and our transition date was April 1, 2009. Prior to this date, our consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting practices adopted in Brazil, or “Brazilian GAAP,” for CVM purposes and U.S. GAAP for SEC purposes. Brazilian GAAP is based on the Brazilian Corporate Law No. 6,404 of December 15, 1976, as amended, and included the provisions of Law No. 11,638/2007 and Law No. 11,941, dated May 27, 2009, the accounting standards issued by the Brazilian Federal Accounting Council (
Conselho Federal de Contabilidade
), the accounting standards issued by the Accounting Standards Committee (
Comitê de Pronunciamentos Contábeis
), or CPC, and the rules and regulations issued by the CVM. After the adoption of CPCs No.15 to 43, Brazilian GAAP presents minimal differences from IFRS as issued by the IASB, for preparation of consolidated financial statements.
On October 24, 2012, we sold our subsidiary Docelar Alimentos e Bebidas S.A., our Cosan Alimentos segment in the retail sugar business, and we have reported the results from operations from this segment as “discontinued operations” in our financial statements for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. We have retrospectively presented such segment as discontinued operations for our annual consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. This discontinued operation segment represented 1.35% and 3.0% of our consolidated net revenue and 16.6% and 5.2% of our consolidated gross profit for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.
On June 1, 2011, we and Shell Brazil Holdings B.V., or Shell, formed two joint ventures, or the Joint Venture, for a combined 50/50 investment, under the names Raízen Combustíveis S.A., or Raízen Combustíveis and Raízen Energia e Participações S.A. (currently Raízen Energia S.A.), or Raízen Energia, collectively referred to as Raízen. A third entity was established to assist with the management of the Joint Venture. On June 1, 2011, Cosan contributed its sugar and ethanol and its fuel distribution assets to the Joint Venture while Shell contributed its distribution assets in Brazil, its interests in second generation ethanol research and development entities (Iogen Corp. and Codexis, Inc.), its aviation fuel business in Brazil) and the license to use the Shell brand. Shell was also required to make a fixed cash contribution to the Joint Venture in the amount of R$1.8 billion over a two-year period, of which the full amount had been contributed to the Joint Venture as of December 31, 2012. The sugar refining business, including the União retail brand, and lubricants distribution business along with the investment in Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A., or Radar, were not contributed to the Joint Venture. The accounting effects arising from the formation of Raízen Combustíveis and Raízen Energia, during the year ended March 31, 2012, included the recording of the underlying net assets of the Joint Venture’s net assets at their estimated fair value, and recording a gain on the deconsolidation of the previous subsidiaries. Accordingly, our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for periods subsequent to the Joint Venture’s formation are not necessarily comparable to pre-formation amounts. We do not present any
pro forma
condensed consolidated financial information in connection with the Joint Venture; however, as from June 1, 2011 the assets and results of the Joint Venture are reflected proportionally in our consolidated financial statements as described below. See “Item 3. Key Information––D. Risk Factors—We have not included in this annual report, financial information regarding Shell or the fuel distribution assets of Shell that it contributed to the Joint Venture.”
Our management evaluates the results of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis on the same basis as they are evaluated by the managers of Raízen, which is on a 100% basis before they are consolidated into our financial
statements. Accordingly, unless the context requires otherwise, operational information pertaining to Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis included in this annual report pertains to 100% of the operations of the businesses. However, as from June 1, 2011 financial results of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis are proportionally consolidated at 50% in our consolidated financial statements, and the consolidated financial information presented in this annual report considers 50% of the financial results of the joint venture companies, which we proportionally consolidate in our consolidated financial statements. As disclosed in “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects,” for the fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2013 we are no longer able to use the proportionate consolidation method, in accordance with IFRS 11. Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis will be accounted for in our consolidated results using the equity method. For further details, see note 4 to our financial statements.
Forward - Looking Statements
This annual report contains estimates and forward-looking statements, principally under “Item 3. Key Information—D. Risk Factors,” “Item 4. Information on the Company—B. Business Overview” and “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects.” Some of the matters discussed concerning our business and financial performance include estimates and forward-looking statements.
Our estimates and forward-looking statements are mainly based on our current expectations and estimates on projections of future events and trends, which affect or may affect our businesses and results of operations. Although we believe that these estimates and forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, they are subject to several risks and uncertainties and are made in light of information currently available to us. Our estimates and forward-looking statements may be influenced by the following factors, among others:
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general economic, political, demographic and business conditions in Brazil and in the world and the cyclicality affecting our selling prices;
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the effects of the global financial and economic crisis in Brazil;
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our ability to implement our expansion strategy in other regions of Brazil and international markets through organic growth, acquisitions or Joint Ventures;
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competitive developments in the natural gas, ethanol and sugar industries;
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our ability to implement our capital expenditure plan, including our ability to arrange financing when required and on reasonable terms;
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price of natural gas, ethanol and other fuels, as well as sugar;
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equipment failure and service interruptions;
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our ability to compete and conduct our businesses in the future;
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adverse weather conditions;
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changes in customer demand;
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changes in our businesses;
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our ability to successfully work together with our partners to operate our partnerships such as the Joint Venture and to integrate Comgás’ business into ours;
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technological advances in the ethanol sector and advances in the development of alternatives to ethanol;
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government interventions and trade barriers, resulting in changes in the economy, taxes, rates, prices or regulatory environment including in relation to our regulated businesses such as Comgás;
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inflation, depreciation, valuation and devaluation of the Brazilian
real
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other factors that may affect our financial condition, liquidity and results of our operations; and
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other risk factors discussed under “Item 3. Key Information––D. Risk Factors.”
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The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect” and similar words are intended to identify estimates and forward-looking statements. Estimates and forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made, and we undertake no obligation to update or to review any estimate and/or forward-looking statement because of new information, future events or other factors. Estimates and forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Our future results may differ materially from those expressed in these estimates and forward-looking statements. In light of the risks and uncertainties described above, the estimates and forward-looking statements discussed in this annual report might not occur and our future results and our performance may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements due to but not limited to, the factors mentioned above. Because of these uncertainties, you should not make any investment decision based on these estimates and forward-looking statements.
Market Data
We obtained market and competitive position data, including market forecasts, used throughout this annual report from market research, publicly available information and industry publications, as well as internal surveys. We include data from reports prepared by LMC International Ltd., the Central Bank of Brazil (
Banco Central do Brasil
), or the “Central Bank,” Sugarcane Agroindustry Association of the State of São Paulo (
União da Agroindústria Canavieira de São Paulo
), or “UNICA,” Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (
Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
), or “IBGE,” the National Traffic Agency (
Departamento Nacional de Trânsito
), or DENATRAN, the Brazilian Association of Vehicle Manufactures (
Associação Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veículos Automotores
), or “ANFAVEA,” Datagro Publicações Ltda., F.O. Licht, Czarnikow, Apoio e Vendas Procana Comunicações Ltda., the São Paulo Stock, Commodities and Futures Exchange (
BM&FBOVESPA S.A. – Bolsa de Valores, Mercadorias e Futuros
), or “BM&FBOVESPA,” the International Sugar Organization, the Brazilian National Economic and Social Development Bank (Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social), or “BNDES,” the New York Board of Trade, or NYBOT, the New York Stock Exchange, the London Stock Exchange, the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (
ANP - Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis
), or “ANP,” the National Union of Distributors of Fuels and Lubricants (
Sindicato Nacional das Empresas Distribuidoras de Combustíveis e Lubrificantes
), or “Sindicom,” the Sanitation and Energy Regulatory Agency for the State of São Paulo (
Agência Reguladora de Energia de São Paulo
) or “ARSESP,” the Brazilian Gas Distributors Association (
Associação Brasileira das Empresas Distribuidoras de Gás
) or “ABEGÁS,” and the Agriculture School of the University of São Paulo (
Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz
) or “ESALQ.” We believe that all market data in this annual report is reliable, accurate and complete.
Terms Used in This Annual Report
In this annual report, we present information in gallons, liters and cubic meters (m³). In addition, we also present information in tonnes. In this annual report, references to “ton” or “tonne” refer to the metric tonne, which is equal to 1,000 kilograms.
All references in this annual report to “TSR” are to total sugar recovered, which represents the total amount of sugar content in a given quantity of sugarcane.
All references in this annual report to “U.S. dollars,” “dollars” or “US$” are to U.S. dollars. All references to the “
real
,” “
reais
” or “R$” are to the Brazilian real, the official currency of Brazil.
Rounding
We have rounding adjustments to reach some of the figures included in this annual report. Accordingly, numerical figures shown as totals in some tables may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures that preceded them.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The following table presents selected historical financial and operating data for Cosan Limited derived from our audited consolidated financial statements. You should read the following information in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes, and the information under “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects” in this annual report.
The financial data at and for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB, unless otherwise stated.
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As of and For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
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(in millions of
reais
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Income Statement Data:
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Net sales
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30,016.5
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23,390.5
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18,063.5
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15,336.1
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Cost of goods sold
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(26,684.3
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(20,887.6
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(15,150.1
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(13,271.3
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Gross profit
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3,332.2
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2,502.8
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2,913.4
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2,064.8
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Selling expenses
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(1,292.3
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)
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(1,052.3
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(1,026
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(862.7
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General and administrative expenses
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(845.5
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(634.0
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(545.4
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(501.7
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Gain on tax recovery program
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270.3
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Gain on the de-recognition of subsidiaries to form the JVs
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—
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2,752.7
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—
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Other, net
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326.3
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122.4
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(33.8
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37.5
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Operations income / (expenses)
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(1,811.5
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1,188.9
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(1,605.3
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(1,056.5
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Income before financial results, equity income of associates and income taxes
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1,520.8
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3.691.6
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1,308.1
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1,008.3
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Equity income of associates
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58.9
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33.3
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25.2
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4.2
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Financial results, net
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(619.6
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(480.5
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(151.1
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493.4
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Finance income
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(560.8
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(447.2
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(126.0
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497.6
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Income before income taxes
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960.0
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3,244.5
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1,182.2
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1,505.9
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Income taxes:
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Current
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(294.6
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(133.9
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(85.4
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(78.4
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Deferred
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153.4
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(982.5
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(329.1
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(344.9
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(141.2
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(1,116.4
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(414.5
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(423.3
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Profit from continuing operations
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818.8
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2,128.1
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767.8
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1,082.6
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Profit from discontinued operation, net of tax
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138.9
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64.2
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—
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—
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Net income for the year
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957.7
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2,192.3
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767.8
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1,082.6
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Net income for the year attributable to non-controlling interests
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(526.3
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(1,011.1
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(296.7
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(376.4
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Net income for the year attributable to owners of the Company
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431.4
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1,181.3
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470.9
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706.1
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As of and For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
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(in millions of
reais
, except where otherwise indicated)
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Statement of Financial Position Data:
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Cash and cash equivalents and securities
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2,599.0
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1,654.1
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1,271.8
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1,110.8
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Inventories
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911.9
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748.1
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670.3
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612.7
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Biological assets
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989.2
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968.0
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1,561.1
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963.2
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Property, plant and equipment
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7,435.1
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7,866.9
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7,980.5
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6,114.5
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Intangible assets
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13,161.8
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4,932.2
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3,889.6
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3,825.4
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Total assets
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33,796.3
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22,168.1
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18,614.0
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16,417.2
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Current liabilities
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4,655.4
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2,074.5
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2,380.8
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2,086.2
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Non-current liabilities
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Loans and borrowings
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9,665.2
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4,659.1
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6,274.9
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5,136.5
|
|
Provision for judicial demands
|
|
|
1,145.3
|
|
|
|
1,051.7
|
|
|
|
666.3
|
|
|
|
612.0
|
|
Equity attributable to owners of the Company
|
|
|
6,017.7
|
|
|
|
5,577.3
|
|
|
|
4,560.9
|
|
|
|
4,195.5
|
|
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests
|
|
|
7,278.3
|
|
|
|
3,904.3
|
|
|
|
2,767.8
|
|
|
|
2,296.4
|
|
Total equity
|
|
|
13,296.0
|
|
|
|
9,481.6
|
|
|
|
7,328.7
|
|
|
|
6,491.9
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Financial Data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
1,544.1
|
|
|
|
1,141.1
|
|
|
|
1,359.0
|
|
|
|
1,127.9
|
|
Net debt (1)
|
|
|
8,736.2
|
|
|
|
3,229.1
|
|
|
|
5,285.7
|
|
|
|
4,261.7
|
|
Working capital (2)
|
|
|
1,898.4
|
|
|
|
2,679.1
|
|
|
|
1,099.8
|
|
|
|
1,312.5
|
|
Cash flow provided by (used in):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating activities
|
|
|
2,343.1
|
|
|
|
1,951.6
|
|
|
|
2,327.2
|
|
|
|
2,175.8
|
|
Investing activities
|
|
|
(4,803.5
|
)
|
|
|
(2,121.3
|
)
|
|
|
(3,145.7
|
)
|
|
|
(2,435.3
|
)
|
Financing activities
|
|
|
3,295.5
|
|
|
|
536.3
|
|
|
|
980.7
|
|
|
|
317.9
|
|
Earnings per share from continued (basic )
|
|
R$
|
1.30
|
|
|
R$
|
4.25
|
|
|
R$
|
1.74
|
|
|
R$
|
2.61
|
|
Earnings per share from continued (diluted)
|
|
R$
|
1.18
|
|
|
R$
|
4.25
|
|
|
R$
|
1.74
|
|
|
R$
|
2.61
|
|
Earnings per share from discontinued (basic)
|
|
R$
|
0.33
|
|
|
R$
|
0.15
|
|
|
R$
|
-
|
|
|
R$
|
-
|
|
Earnings per share from discontinued(diluted)
|
|
R$
|
0.33
|
|
|
R$
|
0.15
|
|
|
R$
|
-
|
|
|
R$
|
-
|
|
Number of shares outstanding
|
|
|
270,687,385
|
|
|
|
270,687,385
|
|
|
|
270,687,385
|
|
|
|
270,687,385
|
|
Declared Dividends
|
|
|
477.2
|
|
|
|
141.0
|
|
|
|
220.1
|
|
|
|
44.0
|
|
Declared Dividends (millions of U.S. dollars)
|
|
US$
|
237.0
|
|
|
US$
|
77.4
|
|
|
US$
|
135.1
|
|
|
US$
|
24.7
|
|
Declared Dividends per share (
reais
)
|
|
R$
|
1.76
|
|
|
R$
|
0.53
|
|
|
R$
|
0.81
|
|
|
R$
|
0.16
|
|
Declared Dividends per share (U.S. dollars)
|
|
US$
|
0.88
|
|
|
US$
|
0.29
|
|
|
US$
|
0.50
|
|
|
US$
|
0.09
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Operating Data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crushed sugarcane (in million tonnes)
|
|
|
56.2
|
|
|
|
52.9
|
|
|
|
54.2
|
|
|
|
50.0
|
|
Sugar production (in million tonnes)
|
|
|
4.2
|
|
|
|
3.9
|
|
|
|
3.9
|
|
|
|
3.5
|
|
Ethanol production (in billion liters)
|
|
|
1.9
|
|
|
|
1.9
|
|
|
|
2.2
|
|
|
|
1.8
|
|
Volume of fuel sold (in million liters)
|
|
|
21,967.4
|
|
|
|
18,526.3
|
|
|
|
6,076.9
|
|
|
|
5,490.6
|
|
Sugar elevated (Rumo) (in million tonnes)
|
|
|
8.6
|
|
|
|
7.8
|
|
|
|
7.5
|
|
|
|
8.1
|
|
Natural Gas (Comgás) (in million m³)
|
|
|
2,293.3
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
Volume of lubricants and base oil sold (in million liters)
|
|
|
286.6
|
|
|
|
216.7
|
|
|
|
166.4
|
|
|
|
130.8
|
|
(1)
|
Net debt consists of current and non-current debt, net of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, derivatives on debt and CTNs (Brazilian Treasury bills) recorded in our consolidated financial statements as other non-current assets. Net debt is a non-GAAP measure.
|
(2)
|
Working capital consists of total current assets less total current liabilities.
|
The table below provides a reconciliation of Net debt, a non-GAAP measure:
|
|
As of and For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of
reais
, except where otherwise indicated)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current loans and borrowings
|
|
|
2,153.6
|
|
|
|
540.3
|
|
|
|
957.1
|
|
|
|
839.5
|
|
Non-current debt
|
|
|
9,665.2
|
|
|
|
4,659.1
|
|
|
|
6,274.9
|
|
|
|
5,136.6
|
|
Total
|
|
|
11,818.8
|
|
|
|
5,199.4
|
|
|
|
7,232
|
|
|
|
5,976.1
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents and securities
|
|
|
(2,599.0
|
)
|
|
|
(1,654.1
|
)
|
|
|
(1,271.8
|
)
|
|
|
(1,110.8
|
)
|
Special Program for Agricultural Securitization - PESA (debt)
|
|
|
(348.1
|
)
|
|
|
(316.2
|
)
|
|
|
(674.5
|
)
|
|
|
(603.6
|
)
|
Derivatives on debt
|
|
|
(135.3
|
)
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
Net debt
|
|
|
8,736.2
|
|
|
|
3,229.1
|
|
|
|
5,285.7
|
|
|
|
4,261.7
|
|
Exchange Rates
The Brazilian Central Bank allows the real/U.S. dollar exchange rate to float freely and has intervened occasionally to control the exchange rate volatility. However, the exchange market may continue to be volatile, and the
real
may depreciate or appreciate substantially in relation to the U.S. dollar. The Brazilian Central Bank or the Brazilian government may intervene in the exchange rate market.
Since March 17, 2008, Brazilian exporters have been allowed to keep 100% of income from exports outside of Brazil. In addition, the foreign exchange mechanism was simplified to provide for the simultaneous purchase and sale of foreign currency through the same financial institution and using the same exchange rate.
On October 5, 2010, the Brazilian government announced measures to respond to the real appreciation by increasing the IOF (
Imposto sobre Operações Financeiras
) tax rate to 4% on foreign exchange transactions related to foreign investments in the financial and capital markets, except for variable income investments traded on the stock exchange, which remained at 2%. However, the increase failed to achieve its intended goal of curbing the appreciation of the Brazilian currency in comparison to the U.S. dollar.
On October 18, 2010, new increases in the IOF tax rate were announced by the Brazilian government which adopted a 6% rate for foreign exchange transactions and for the investments of foreign investors in accordance with the margin requirements for future transactions on the BM&FBOVESPA. The IOF tax rate remains at zero on exchange transactions for outflow for these funds as well as for proceeds received as a result of initial public offerings. The conversion of Brazilian currency into foreign currency for purposes of paying dividends for American Depositary Share programs is not subject to tax.
On January 6, 2011, the Central Bank of Brazil published Circular 3,520, which imposes a 60% minimum reserve deposit for any financial operations exceeding US$3 billion.
The following tables set forth the exchange rate, expressed in
reais
per U.S. dollar (R$/US$) for the periods indicated, as reported by the Central Bank.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2009
|
|
|
2.315
|
|
|
|
2.005
|
|
|
|
1.559
|
|
|
|
2.500
|
|
March 31, 2010
|
|
|
1.781
|
|
|
|
1.785
|
|
|
|
1.764
|
|
|
|
1.823
|
|
March 31, 2011
|
|
|
1.629
|
|
|
|
1.666
|
|
|
|
1.628
|
|
|
|
1.690
|
|
March 31, 2012
|
|
|
1.822
|
|
|
|
1.699
|
|
|
|
1.534
|
|
|
|
1.901
|
|
March 31, 2013
|
|
|
2.014
|
|
|
|
2.004
|
|
|
|
1.822
|
|
|
|
2.112
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
January 2013
|
|
|
1.988
|
|
|
|
2.030
|
|
|
|
1.822
|
|
|
|
2.047
|
|
February 2013
|
|
|
1.975
|
|
|
|
1.973
|
|
|
|
1.988
|
|
|
|
1.989
|
|
March 2013
|
|
|
2.014
|
|
|
|
1.982
|
|
|
|
1.952
|
|
|
|
2.018
|
|
April 2013
|
|
|
2.002
|
|
|
|
2.002
|
|
|
|
1.973
|
|
|
|
2.024
|
|
May 2013
|
|
|
2.132
|
|
|
|
2.034
|
|
|
|
2.002
|
|
|
|
2.131
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 2013
|
|
|
2.216
|
|
|
|
2.172
|
|
|
|
2.123
|
|
|
|
2.264
|
|
July 2013 (through July 29)
|
|
|
2.260
|
|
|
|
2.249
|
|
|
|
2.227
|
|
|
|
2.270
|
|
(1)
|
Represents the average of the exchange rates on the closing of each day during the year.
|
(2)
|
Represents the average of the exchange rates on the closing of each day during the month.
|
Exchange rate fluctuation will affect the U.S. dollar equivalent of the market price of our Brazilian Depositary Receipts, or “BDRs,” on BM&FBOVESPA, as well as the U.S. dollar value of any distributions we receive from our subsidiary Cosan S.A., which will be made in
reais
. See “Item 3. Key Information—D. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Brazil.”
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
This section is intended to be a summary of more detailed discussion contained elsewhere in this annual report. Our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected by any of the risks and uncertainties described below. Additional risks not presently known to us, or that we currently deem immaterial, may also impair our financial condition and business operations.
Risks Related to Our Business, the Operations of Our Joint Venture, and Industries in Which We Operate
We operate in industries in which the demand and the market price for our products are cyclical and are affected by general economic conditions in Brazil and globally.
The ethanol and sugar industries, both globally and in Brazil, have historically been cyclical and sensitive to domestic and international changes in supply and demand.
Ethanol is marketed as a fuel additive to reduce vehicle emissions from gasoline, as an enhancer to improve the octane rating of gasoline with which it is blended or as a substitute fuel for gasoline. As a result, ethanol prices are influenced by the supply of and demand for gasoline, and our business and financial performance may be materially adversely affected by fluctuations in the demand for and/or price of gasoline. The increase in the production and sale of flex fuel vehicles (hybrid vehicles, that run with ethanol or gasoline or both combined in any proportion) has resulted, in part, from lower taxation, since 2002, of such vehicles compared to gasoline only cars. This favorable tax treatment may be eliminated and the production of flex fuel vehicles may decrease, which could adversely affect demand for ethanol.
Historically, the international sugar market has experienced periods of limited supply—causing sugar prices and industry profit margins to increase—followed by an expansion in the industry that results in oversupply—causing declines in sugar prices and industry profit margins. In addition, fluctuations in prices for ethanol or sugar may occur, for various other reasons, including factors beyond our control, such as:
|
·
|
fluctuations in gasoline prices;
|
|
·
|
variances in the production capacities of our competitors; and
|
|
·
|
the availability of substitute goods for the ethanol and sugar products we produce.
|
The prices we are able to obtain for sugar depends, in large part, on prevailing market prices. These market conditions, both in Brazil and internationally, are beyond our control. The wholesale price of sugar has a significant
impact on our profits. Like other agricultural commodities, sugar is subject to price fluctuations resulting from weather, natural disasters, harvest levels, agricultural investments, government policies and programs for the agricultural sector, domestic and foreign trade policies, shifts in supply and demand, increasing purchasing power, global production of similar or competing products, and other factors beyond our control. In addition, a significant portion of the total worldwide sugar production is traded on exchanges and thus is subject to speculation, which could affect the price of sugar and our results of operations. The price of sugar, in particular, is also affected by producers’ compliance with sugar export requirements and the resulting effects on domestic supply. As a consequence, sugar prices have been subject to higher historical volatility when compared to many other commodities. Competition from alternative sweeteners, including saccharine and high fructose corn syrup, known as “HFCS,” changes in Brazilian or international agricultural or trade policies or developments relating to international trade, including those under the World Trade Organization, are factors that can directly or indirectly result in lower domestic or global sugar prices. Any prolonged or significant decrease in sugar prices could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial performance. Sugar prices reached the highest levels in nearly 30 years during fiscal 2010, reflecting the deficit in global sugar production.
If we are unable to maintain sales at generally prevailing market prices for ethanol and sugar in Brazil and internationally, or if we are unable to export sufficient quantities of ethanol and sugar to assure an appropriate domestic market balance, our ethanol and sugar business as well as our cash flow may be adversely affected.
Ethanol prices are directly correlated to the price of sugar, so that a decline in the price of sugar will adversely affect both our ethanol and sugar businesses.
The price of ethanol generally is closely associated with the price of sugar and is increasingly becoming correlated to the price of oil. A vast majority of ethanol in Brazil is produced at sugarcane mills that produce both ethanol and sugar. Because sugarcane millers are able to alter their product mix in response to the relative prices of ethanol and sugar, this results in the prices of both products being directly correlated, and the correlation between ethanol and sugar may increase over time. In addition, sugar prices in Brazil are determined by prices in the world market, so that there is a correlation between Brazilian ethanol prices and world sugar prices.
Because flex fuel vehicles allow consumers to choose between gasoline and ethanol at the pump rather than at the showroom, ethanol prices are now becoming increasingly correlated to gasoline prices and, consequently, oil prices. We believe that the correlation among the three products will increase over time. Accordingly, a decline in sugar prices will have an adverse effect on the financial performance of our ethanol and sugar businesses, and a decline in oil prices may have an adverse effect on that of our ethanol business, including on its cash flows.
Raízen Energia may not successfully acquire or develop additional production capacity through greenfield projects or expansion of existing facilities.
Raízen Energia expects to explore greenfield projects in the future. We do not have environmental or other permits, designs or engineering, procurement and construction contracts with respect to any potential projects. As a result, we may not complete these greenfield projects on a timely basis or at all, and may not realize the related benefits we anticipate. In addition, we may be unable to obtain the required financing for these projects on satisfactory terms, or at all. For example, we may not be able to obtain all of the land for which we have obtained options in the state of Goiás or we may not have the appropriate personnel, equipment and know-how to implement projects.
The integration of greenfield projects or expansion of our existing facilities may result in unforeseen operating difficulties and may require significant financial and managerial resources that would otherwise be used for the development and ongoing expansion of our existing operations. Planned or future greenfield projects or expansion of existing facilities may not enhance our financial performance.
Raízen Energia may not successfully implement our plans to sell energy from our cogeneration projects, and the Brazilian government’s regulation of the energy sector may affect our business and financial performance.
Our current total installed energy cogeneration capacity is approximately 930 MW, which capacity is used to generate energy for our own industrial operations and to export surplus energy. The Brazilian government regulates the energy sector extensively. We may not be able to satisfy all the requirements necessary to acquire new contracts or to otherwise comply with Brazilian energy regulation. Changes to the current energy regulation or federal
authorization programs, and the creation for more stringent criteria for qualification in future public energy auctions, may adversely affect the implementation of this element of our business strategy.
Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis are subject to the application of regulatory penalties in case of non-compliance with the terms and conditions of their authorizations.
Raízen Energia performs generation activities in accordance with the regulation applicable to the energy sector and with the terms and conditions of its authorizations granted by the Federal Government, by means of ANEEL. The term of such authorizations varies from 30 to 35 years.
ANEEL may apply regulatory penalties to Raízen Energia in case of non-compliance with the authorizations or with the energy sector regulation. Such penalties may include warnings, fines (in some cases up to 2% of our revenues for the last 12 months), restrictions to Raízen Energia’s operations and revocation of its authorizations, in accordance with the gravity of the infraction.
In addition, Raízen Combustíveis performs fuel distribution activities in accordance with the regulation applicable to the oil & gas sector and with the terms and conditions of its authorization granted by the Federal Government, by means of the ANP. The ANP may apply regulatory penalties to Raízen Combustíveis in case of non-compliance with the authorizations or with the oil & gas sector regulation. Such penalties may include fines, seizure and/or destruction of product, cancellation of product registry, partial or total interdiction of commercial establishments, revocation of regulatory authorization, among others. The fines may vary from R$5,000 to R$5,000,000 in accordance with type and gravity of the infraction.
Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis cannot assure that they will not be penalized by ANEEL or ANP, respectively, nor can they assure you that they will comply with all terms and conditions of their authorizations and with the regulation applicable to their respective businesses, which may adversely affect our business.
Raízen Energia may engage in hedging transactions, which involve risks that can harm our financial performance.
We are exposed to market risks arising from the conduct of our business activities—in particular, market risks arising from changes in commodity prices, exchange rates or interest rates. In an attempt to minimize the effects of volatility of sugar prices and exchange rates on our cash flows and results of operations, we engage in hedging transactions involving commodities and exchange rate futures, options, forwards and swaps. We also engage in interest rate-related hedging transactions from time to time. Hedging transactions expose us to the risk of financial loss in situations where the other party to the hedging contract defaults on its contract or there is a change in the expected differential between the underlying price in the hedging agreement and the actual price of commodities or exchange rate. We may incur significant hedging-related losses in the future. We hedge against market price fluctuations by fixing the prices of our sugar export volumes and exchange rates. Since we record derivatives at fair value, to the extent that the market prices of our products exceed the fixed price under our hedging policy, our results will be lower than they would have been if we had not engaged in such transactions as a result of the related non-cash derivative expenses. As a result, our financial performance would be adversely affected during periods in which commodities prices increase. Alternatively, we may choose not to engage in hedging transactions in the future, which could adversely affect our financial performance during periods in which commodities prices decrease.
Raízen Energia faces significant competition, which may adversely affect our market share and profitability.
The ethanol and sugar industries are highly competitive. Internationally, we compete with global ethanol and sugar producers such as Poet, Inc., Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Cargill, Inc. and A.E. Staley Manufacturing Company (a subsidiary of Tate & Lyle, PLC). Some of our competitors are divisions of larger enterprises and have greater financial resources than us. In Brazil, we compete with numerous small to medium-size producers. Despite increased consolidation, the Brazilian ethanol and sugar industries remain highly fragmented. Our major competitors in Brazil are Louis Dreyfus Commodities - Santelisa Vale (the second largest ethanol and sugar producer in Brazil), Tereos - Guarani (the third-largest ethanol and sugar producer in Brazil), Bunge, Santa Terezinha, São Martinho, Carlos Lyra, Tercio Wanderley, Zilor, Oscar Figueiredo, Da Pedra, and Irmãos Biagi and other ethanol and sugar producers in Brazil that market their ethanol and sugar products through the Cooperative of Sugarcane, Sugar and Ethanol Producers of the state of São Paulo (
Cooperativa de Produtores de Cana-de-açúcar, Açúcar e Álcool do
Estado de São Paulo
), or Copersucar. During the 2011/2012 harvest, Copersucar was comprised of producers in the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Paraná. We are not a member of Copersucar.
We face strong competition from international producers – in particular, in highly regulated and protected markets, such as the United States and the European Union. Historically, imports of sugar have not provided substantial competition for us in Brazil due to, among other factors, the production and logistical cost-competitiveness of sugar produced in Brazil. If the Brazilian government creates incentives for sugar imports, we could face increased competition in the Brazilian market by foreign producers. Many factors influence our competitive position, including the availability, quality and cost of fertilizer, energy, water, chemical products and labor. Some of our international competitors have greater financial and marketing resources, larger customer bases and broader product ranges than we do. If we are unable to remain competitive with these producers in the future, our market share may be adversely affected.
The fuel distribution and lubricant market in Brazil is highly competitive. We compete with domestic fuel distributors who purchase substantially all of their fuels from Petrobras. There are very few domestic competitors, such as us, who import certain products into Brazil. In addition, we compete with producers and marketers in other industries that supply alternative forms of energy and fuels to satisfy the requirements of our industrial, commercial and retail consumers. Certain of our competitors, such as Petrobras, have larger fuel distribution networks and vertically integrated oil refineries, and may be able to realize lower per-barrel costs or higher margins per barrel of throughput. Our principal competitors are larger and have substantially greater resources than we do. Because of their integrated operations and larger capitalization, these companies may be more flexible in responding to volatile industry or market conditions, such as shortages of crude oil and other feedstock or intense price fluctuations. The actions of our competitors could lead to lower prices or reduced margins for the products we sell, which could have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operations and our financial performance.
Transporting and storing natural gas involves numerous risks that may result in accidents and other operating risks and costs that could adversely affect Comgás’ results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
Comgás’ activities involve a variety of inherent hazards and operating risks, such as leaks, accidents and mechanical problems, which could cause substantial financial losses. In addition, these risks could result in loss of human life, significant damage to property, environmental pollution and impairment of Comgás’ operations, which in turn could lead to substantial losses. In accordance with customary industry practice, Comgás maintains insurance against some, but not all, of these risks and losses. The location of pipelines and storage facilities near populated areas, including residential areas, commercial business centers and industrial sites, could increase the level of damages resulting from these risks. The occurrence of any of these events if not fully covered by insurance could adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
Natural gas commodity price changes may affect the operating costs and competitive positions of Comgás’ businesses which could adversely affect its results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
Natural gas prices historically have been volatile and may continue to be volatile in the future. Prices for natural gas are subject to a variety of factors that are beyond Comgás’ control. These factors include, but are not limited to, the level of consumer demand for, and the supply of, natural gas, processing, gathering and transportation availability, statutory gas supply purchase obligations, price and availability of alternative fuel sources, weather conditions, natural disasters and political conditions or hostilities in natural gas producing regions.
In addition, natural gas supply agreements have their payment terms made up of two portions: (1) one is indexed to a basket of combustible oils in the international market and is adjusted quarterly, and (2) the other is adjusted annually based on the inflation rate. The price of oil is measured in R$/m3. Furthermore, natural gas supply agreements often take the form of a “take or pay” agreement, pursuant to which Comgás might be required to pay the difference in amounts between actual consumption and the contract amount. Variations and uncertainties in the price and demand of oil are beyond our control and may adversely affect our results of operations.
Renewal of our natural gas concession agreements and the terms we will receive if such renewals are granted are not guaranteed and our growth strategy may be adversely affected if we cannot obtain new concessions or lose an existing concession.
We carry out our natural gas distribution activities pursuant to concession agreements entered into with the Government of the state of São Paulo and are regulated by ARSESP for 30-year terms with a one-time possibility of renewal for an additional 20 years. The Brazilian constitution requires that all concessions relating to public services be awarded through a public bidding process.
We are required to meet certain requirements to renew our concession agreements, and we cannot assure you that our concession agreements will be renewed, or that they will be renewed on the same terms. If our concession agreements are not renewed, or are renewed with less favorable terms, our business, financial condition and results of operations will be negatively affected.
Our business is subject to regulation, control and supervision of ARSESP and ANP, which could affect our financial performance. ARSESP, establishes a maximum value to our rates and regulates and supervises our business. Pursuant to the concession agreements, every five years the rates are reviewed by the ARSESP, which directly affects the margins and Comgás’ results positively or negatively. Such margins are adjusted annually by the IGP-M index price minus the efficiency factor determined for each tariff cycle by ARSESP. As a result, the implementation of our growth strategy and the normal course of our business may be adversely affected by government actions.
A reduction in market demand for ethanol or a change in governmental policies that ethanol be added to gasoline may materially adversely affect our business.
Governmental authorities of several countries, including Brazil and certain states of the United States, currently require the use of ethanol as an additive to gasoline. Since 1997, the Brazilian Sugar and Alcohol Interministerial Council (
Conselho Interministerial do Açúcar e Álcool
) has set the percentage of anhydrous ethanol that must be used as an additive to gasoline (currently, at 20% by volume, and 25% starting as of May 2013). Approximately one-half of all fuel ethanol in Brazil is used to fuel automobiles that run on a blend of anhydrous ethanol and gasoline; the remainder is used in either flex fuel vehicles or vehicles powered by hydrous ethanol alone. Five districts in China require the addition of 10% ethanol to gasoline. Japan is discussing the requirement the addition of 3% of ethanol to gasoline, increasing such requirement to 20% in 2030. The nine states and four union territories in India require the addition of 5% of ethanol to gasoline. Other countries have similar governmental policies requiring various blends of anhydrous ethanol and gasoline. In addition, flex fuel vehicles in Brazil are currently taxed at lower levels than gasoline-only vehicles, which has contributed to the increase in the production and sale of flex fuel vehicles. Any reduction in the percentage of ethanol required to be added to gasoline or increase in the levels at which flex fuel vehicles are taxed in Brazil, as well as growth in the demand for natural gas and other fuels as an alternative to ethanol, lower gasoline prices or an increase in gasoline consumption (versus ethanol), may cause demand for ethanol to decline and affect our business. In addition, ethanol prices are influenced by the supply and demand for gasoline; therefore, a reduction in oil prices resulting in a decrease in gasoline prices and an increase in gasoline consumption (versus ethanol), may have a material and adverse effect on our business and financial performance.
Government policies and regulations affecting the agricultural and fuel sectors and related industries could adversely affect our operations and profitability.
Agricultural production and trade flows are significantly affected by Brazilian federal, state and municipal, as well as foreign, government policies and regulations. Governmental policies affecting the agricultural industry, such as taxes, tariffs, duties, subsidies and import and export restrictions on agricultural commodities and commodity products, may influence industry profitability, the planting of certain crops versus others, the uses of agricultural resources, the location and size of crop production, the trading levels for unprocessed versus processed commodities, and the volume and types of imports and exports.
Future government policies in Brazil and elsewhere may adversely affect the supply, and demand for, and prices of, our products or restrict our ability to do business in our existing and target markets, which could adversely affect our financial performance. Sugar prices, like the prices of many other staple goods in Brazil, were historically subject to controls imposed by the Brazilian government. Sugar prices in Brazil have not been subject to price
controls since 1997. However, additional measures may be imposed in the future. In addition, our operations are currently concentrated in the state of São Paulo. Any changes affecting governmental policies and regulations regarding ethanol, sugar or sugarcane in the state of São Paulo (at the federal, state or municipal level) may adversely affect our business and financial performance.
In addition, petroleum and petroleum products have historically been subject to price controls in Brazil. Currently there is no legislation or regulation in force giving the Brazilian government the power to set prices for petroleum, petroleum products, ethanol or NGV. However, given that Petrobras, the only supplier of oil-based fuels in Brazil, is a government-controlled company, prices of petroleum and petroleum products are subject to government influence, resulting in potential inconsistencies between international prices and internal oil derivative prices that affect our business and our financial results, which are not linked to international prices.
We may not be successful in reducing operating costs and increasing operating efficiencies.
As part of our strategy, we continue to seek to reduce operating costs and increase operating efficiencies to improve our future financial performance. For example, we are purchasing new harvesters and increasing our mechanical harvesting with the goal of reducing sugarcane burning according to the Agri-Environmental Sugarcane Protocol. In areas that are suitable for the replacement of a manual harvest with a mechanical harvest, the burning of sugarcane must be reduced as follows: (1) 70% of the harvested area by 2010; and (2) 100% of the harvested area by 2014. For areas that do not technically allow the replacement of a manual harvest with a mechanical harvest, the burning of sugarcane must be reduced as follows: (1) 30% of the harvested area by 2010; and (2) 100% of the harvested area by 2017. We may not be able to achieve the cost savings that we expect to realize from this and other initiatives. Any failure to realize anticipated cost savings may adversely affect our competitiveness and financial performance.
Government laws and regulations governing the burning of sugarcane could have a material adverse impact on our business or financial performance.
Approximately 90% of our sugarcane is currently mechanically harvested. The remaining 10% is harvested by burning the crop, which removes leaves and destroys insects and other pests. The state of São Paulo and some local governments have established laws and regulations that limit our ability to burn sugarcane or that reduce and/or entirely prohibit the burning of sugarcane. We currently incur significant costs to comply with these laws and regulations. As a result, the costs to comply with existing or new laws or regulations are likely to increase and raise the cost of production, and, as a result, our ability to operate our own mills and harvest our sugarcane crops may be adversely affected.
In addition to restrictions that limit sugarcane burning and other environmental restrictions, we are required to preserve a percentage of our rural properties (sugarcane fields and other facilities), in order to contribute to biodiversity preservation and ecologic rehabilitation. For rural areas located in the state of São Paulo, 20% of the property must be preserved as unused.
Any failure to comply with these laws and regulations may subject us to legal and administrative actions. These actions can result in administrative or criminal penalties, including, but not limited to, embargo, shutdowns, a requirement to pay fines, which may range from R$50 to R$50 million and can be doubled or tripled in case of recidivism, an obligation to make capital and other expenditures or an obligation to materially change or cease some operations. In addition, we may be subject to civil liabilities, which include the obligation to redress eventual damages caused to environment and public health. The demonstration of the cause-effect relationship between the damage caused and action or omission is sufficient to trigger the obligation to redress environmental damage.
Adverse weather conditions may reduce the volume and sucrose content of sugarcane that we can cultivate and purchase in a given harvest, and we are affected by seasonality of the sugarcane growing cycle.
Our sugar production depends on the volume and sucrose content of the sugarcane that we cultivate or that is supplied to us by growers located in the vicinity of our mills. Crop yields and sucrose content depend primarily on weather conditions such as rainfall and temperature, which vary and may be influenced by global climate change. Weather conditions have historically caused volatility in the ethanol and sugar industries and, consequently, in our results of operations by causing crop failures or reduced harvests. Flood, drought or frost, which may be influenced by global climate change, can adversely affect the supply and pricing of the agricultural commodities that we sell
and use in our business. Future weather patterns may reduce the amount of sugar or sugarcane that we can recover in a given harvest or its sucrose content. In addition, our business is subject to seasonal trends based on the sugarcane growing cycle in the central-south region of Brazil. The annual sugarcane harvesting period in the central-south region of Brazil begins in April/May and ends in November/December. This creates fluctuations in our inventory, usually peaking in December to cover sales between crop harvests (i.e., December through April), and a degree of seasonality in our gross profit, with ethanol and sugar sales significantly lower in the last quarter of the fiscal year. Seasonality and any reduction in the volumes of sugar recovered could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial performance.
We may be adversely affected by a shortage of sugarcane or by high sugarcane costs.
Sugarcane is our principal raw material used for the production of ethanol and sugar. As of March 31, 2013, sugarcane purchased from suppliers accounted for 49.7% of our total sugarcane crushed. Historically, approximately 80% of the sugarcane purchased by us has been under medium- and long-term contracts with sugarcane growers, 5% on a spot basis and the remaining 15% from sugarcane growers with whom we have long-term relationships but no contractual arrangements. We generally enter into medium- and long-term supply contracts for periods varying from three and one-half to seven years. As of March 31, 2013, we also leased approximately 107.5 hectares in contracts with an average term of fourteen years. Any shortage in sugarcane supply or increase in sugarcane prices in the near future, including as a result of the termination of supply contracts or lease agreements representing a material reduction in the sugarcane available to us for processing or increase in sugarcane prices may adversely affect our business and financial performance.
Social movements may affect the use of our agricultural properties or cause damage to them.
Social movements such as the Landless Rural Workers’ Movement (
Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra
) and the Pastoral Land Commission (
Comissão Pastoral da Terra
) are active in Brazil and advocate land reform and property redistribution by the Brazilian Government. Invasion and occupation of agricultural land by large numbers of people is a common practice among the members of such movements, and in certain regions, including those where we currently invest, remedies such as police protection or eviction procedures are inadequate or non-existent. As a result, we cannot assure you that our agricultural properties will not be subject to invasion or occupation by any of such social movements. Any invasion or occupation may materially impair the use of our lands and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Alternative sweeteners have negatively affected demand for our sugar products in Brazil and other countries.
We believe that the use of alternative sweeteners, especially artificial alternative sweeteners such as aspartame, saccharine and HFCS, has adversely affected the growth of the overall demand for sugar in Brazil and the rest of the world. Soft drink bottlers in many countries have switched from sugar to, or increased consumption of, alternative sweeteners. In addition, the use of alternative sweeteners by sugar consumers, including soft drink bottlers, may also reduce the demand for sugar in Brazil. A substantial decrease in sugar consumption, or the increased use of alternative or artificial sweeteners, would decrease demand for our sugar products and could result in lower growth in our net sales and overall financial performance.
Raízen Energia sugar and ethanol products are sold to a small number of customers which may be able to exercise significant bargaining power concerning pricing and other sale terms.
A substantial portion of Raízen Energia’s sugar and ethanol production is sold to a small number of customers that acquire large portions of our production and thus may be able to exercise significant bargaining power concerning pricing and other sale terms. In addition, intensive competition in the ethanol and sugar industries further increases the bargaining power of customers.
Raízen Energia export sales are subject to a broad range of risks associated with international operations.
In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, our net sales from exports represented 16.7% of our total net sales, while in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, our net sales from exports represented 14.2% of our total net sales.
In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, our net sales from sugar exports were R$3,321.9 million, representing 45.8% of our total net sales for the period. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, our net sales from exports were R$5,013.8 million, representing 59.2% of our total net sales for the period. Also in the fiscal year ended March 31,
2013, our net sales from exports of ethanol were R$1,971.6 million, representing 23.3% of our total net sales for the period and in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, our net sales from sugar exports were R$3,454.8 million, representing 40.8% of total net sales for the period.
We expect to expand our ethanol exports in the future. Expansion of ethanol exports depends on factors beyond our control, including liberalization of existing trade barriers and the establishment of distribution systems for hydrous ethanol in countries outside of Brazil. Our future financial performance will depend, to a significant extent, on economic, political and social conditions in our main export markets.
Most ethanol and/or sugar producing countries, including the United States and member countries of the European Union, protect local producers from foreign competition by establishing government policies and regulations that affect ethanol and sugar production, including quotas, import and export restrictions, subsidies, tariffs and duties. As a result of these policies, domestic ethanol and sugar prices vary greatly in individual countries. We have limited or no access to these large markets as a result of trade barriers. If these protectionist policies continue, we may not be able to expand our export activities at the rate we currently expect, or at all, which could adversely affect our business and financial performance. Also, if new trade barriers are established in our key export markets, we may face difficulties in reallocating our products to other markets on favorable terms, and our business and financial performance may be adversely affected.
Fire and other disasters could affect our agricultural and manufacturing properties, which would adversely affect our production volumes and, consequently, financial performance.
Our operations will be subject to risks affecting our agricultural properties and facilities, including fire potentially destroying some or our entire yield and facilities. In addition, our operations are subject to hazards associated with the manufacture of inflammable products and transportation of feed stocks and inflammable products. Our insurance coverage may not be sufficient to provide full protection against these types of casualties.
Disease and pestilence may strike our crops which may result in destruction of a significant portion of our harvest. Crop disease and pestilence can occur from time to time and have a devastating effect on our crops, potentially rendering useless or unusable all or a substantial portion of affected harvests. Even when only a portion of the crop is damaged, our business and financial performance could be adversely affected because we may have incurred a substantial portion of the production cost for the related harvest. The cost of treatment of crop disease tends to be high. Any serious incidents of crop disease or pestilence, and related costs, may adversely affect our production levels and, as a result, our net sales and overall financial performance.
Anticompetitive practices in the fuel and lubricants distribution market may distort market prices.
In the last few years, anticompetitive practices have been one of the main problems affecting fuel distributors in Brazil. Generally these practices have involved a combination of tax evasion and fuel adulteration, such as the dilution of gasoline by mixing solvents or adding anhydrous ethanol in an amount greater than the 25% permitted by applicable law (the overall taxation of anhydrous ethanol is lower than hydrated ethanol and gasoline). Taxes constitute a significant portion of the cost of fuels sold in Brazil. For this reason, tax evasion on the part of some fuel distributors has been prevalent, allowing them to lower the prices they charge. These practices have enabled certain distributors to supply large quantities of fuel products at prices lower than those offered by the major distributors, including us, which has resulted in a considerable increase in the sales volumes of the distributors who have adopted these practices. The final prices for fuels are calculated based on the taxes levied on their purchase and sale, among others factors. As a result, anticompetitive practices as such tax evasion may affect our sales volume, which could have a material and adverse effect on our business. If such practices become more prevalent, it could lead to lower prices or reduced margins for the products we sell, which could have a material and adverse effect on our business or results of operations.
Petrobras is our principal supplier of our base oils and of our fuel distribution and natural gas businesses.
Significant disruption to our fuels and lubricant sales may occur, in the event of an interruption of supply from Petrobras. Any interruption would immediately affect our ability to provide fuel and lubricant products to our customers. If we are not able to obtain an adequate supply of fuel and base oil products from Petrobras under acceptable terms, we may seek to meet our demands through purchases on the international market. The cost of fuel and base oil products on the international market may be more expensive than the price we obtain through Petrobras.
The production of lubricants and the storage and transportation of fuel products, lubricant products are inherently hazardous.
The complex manufacturing operations we perform at our Lubricants Oil Blending Plant, or LOBP, involve a variety of safety and other operating risks, including the handling, production, storage and transportation of toxic materials. These risks could result in personal injury and death, severe damage to or destruction of property and equipment and environmental damage. A material accident at one of our plants, service stations or storage facilities could force us to suspend our operations and result in significant remediation costs and lost revenue. In addition, insurance proceeds, if available, may not be received on a timely basis and may be insufficient to cover all losses, including lost profit. Equipment breakdowns, natural disasters, and delays in obtaining supplies or required replacement parts or equipment could also materially adversely affect our manufacturing operations and consequently our results of operations.
We may not be able to maintain rights to use blending formulas and brands supplied by ExxonMobil.
We, through our subsidiary CLE (previously CCL) are the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of lubricant products in Brazil based on formulas provided to us under a license from ExxonMobil under the Master Lubricants Agreement, which expires on December 1, 2018. We have also been granted a license to use the ExxonMobil brand to market fuels under the Fuels Trademark License Agreement, which expires on December 1, 2013. The termination or failure to renew any of these licenses, or the failure by ExxonMobil to adequately maintain and protect its intellectual property rights, could materially and adversely affect our results of operations or could require significant unplanned investments by us if we are forced to develop or acquire alternative technology. In the future, it may be necessary or desirable to obtain other third-party technology licenses relating to one or more of our products or relating to current or future technologies to enhance our product offerings. However, we may not be able to obtain licensing rights to the needed technology or components on commercially reasonable terms or at all.
Our subsidiary’s port concession is subject to expiration, limitation on renewal, early termination by the granting authority and other risks and uncertainties.
We own and operate a sugar-loading terminal at the Port of Santos in the state of São Paulo through our subsidiary Rumo Logística Operadora Multimodal S.A., or Rumo Logística. This port terminal is a result of the association of two previous terminals, Cosan Operadora Portuária S.A., or Cosan Portuária, and Teaçú Armazéns Gerais S.A., or Teaçu (previously owned by Nova América). We are required to obtain a series of authorizations and licenses from public bodies or entities in order to operate our public ports, which authorizations may be subject to fixed expiration dates or periodic review or renewal. While we anticipate that renewals will be given as and when sought, there is no assurance that such renewals will be granted as a matter of course and there can be no assurance that new conditions will not be imposed in connection with such renewals. Furthermore, if we no longer comply with the conditions specified under these licenses and authorizations, they may be revoked. In addition, the port agreements and the applicable legislation to our port concessions establish a set of prerogatives to the granting authority. Thus, there are some specific contractual provisions that enable, among other things, the unilateral amendment and termination of the contract by the granting authority, as well as the imposition of fines and penalties on the concessionaire. Pursuant to the port concession agreement with the state of São Paulo’s Port Authority (
Companhia de Docas do Estado de São Paulo – CODESP
), or CODESP, Cosan Portuária’s concession to operate this terminal will expire on 2016, and it may be renewed for an additional 20 years if Cosan Portuária meets its obligations under the port concession agreement. We are already discussing with the CODESP the renewal of this concession, but we cannot provide assurances that we will be able to renew the concession at all or on favorable terms. The South Terminal concession (formerly Teaçu) was initially scheduled to expire in 2016, but has been extended until 2036. Among other situations, port concessions may be unilaterally terminated by the granting authority prior to that time upon:
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expropriation of the port concession in the public interest;
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default by Rumo Logística in the performance of its obligations under the port concession agreement, including the payment of concession fees or failure to comply with other legal and regulatory obligations;
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Rumo Logística’s failure to comply with determinations by the granting authority; or
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bankruptcy or dissolution of Rumo Logística.
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Termination of the port concession agreement may adversely impact our transportation costs and the turn-around time for the export of our products as well as our revenues from service agreements related to our port facilities.
We are subject to certain environmental inspection and infraction notices concerning the operational conditions of the sugar-loading terminal at the port of Santos. Failure to adequately address these notices may subject us to legal and administrative actions.
In addition, the assets considered essential to the concession will revert to the granting authority upon expiration. At termination of the concession, it is possible that the investments made in those assets will have not been entirely amortized or depreciated. In this case, the granting authority and Rumo Logística will discuss the value of any indemnification for such investments. As the final decision on this amount will be issued solely by the granting authority, the financial condition of Rumo Logística may be negatively impacted if indemnification eventually approved is not sufficient to account for the investments made.
We are unable to estimate the impacts of new regulations applicable to port operations in Brazil.
Until December 6, 2012, port operations in Brazil were governed by Federal Law No. 8,630, dated February 25, 1993 (the “Ports Modernization Law”), which provided the legal framework applicable to the exploration of the organized ports and the ports installations in Brazil. In view of the need to improve the applicable legislation, the Brazilian Federal Government implemented Law 12,815/2013 that expressly revoked the Ports Modernization Law and established a new legal framework with respect to port operations in Brazil. As a result, the public ports are governed by Law 12,815/2013 and by specific complementing regulations that are yet to be published.
According to the provisions of Law 12,815/2013, there are no more distinctions between third party and own cargo handled at private port terminals. Going forward, the activities performed at the private terminals shall be the same as those carried out at the public terminals. As a result, public ports are expected to face higher competition. Accordingly, it is possible that Rumo Logística may not be able to reach the minimum cargo movement provided for in its port concession agreements, which may subject it to fines and, upon repeated violations, to the early termination of the concession.
Even though Law 12,815/2013 does not provide for the adjustments of the terms of any concession agreement currently in place, it is possible that the regulations mentioned above make such provision. New regulations applicable to port operations in Brazil that might cause an adjustment of the terms in our concession agreements, may adversely affect our results of operations.
Our subsidiary Rumo Logística may not obtain the expected return on its contracts with ALL América Latina Logística S.A.
Our subsidiary Rumo Logística entered into long term contracts with ALL, that provides for Rumo Logística to make investments to expand ALL’s rail transport capacity in exchange for ALL transporting raw sugar and other derivatives. The contracts provide that Rumo Logística will invest approximately R$1.5 billion by fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, (with the remaining balance as of March 31, 2013 being approximately R$350 million) in a rail transport system, to be supported by ALL’s operations, with investments in (1) the duplication, expansion and improvements to the railway line and the yards in the Bauru-Santos/São Paulo railway corridor, sharply increasing its operating capacity; (2) the acquisition of locomotives and hopper railcars; and (3) the construction and expansion of terminals. In return, ALL will provide transport services, guaranteeing (1) a minimum volume curve; (2) competitive tariffs in comparison with truck transport; (3) management of locomotive and wagon suppliers; and (4) payment of rent on equipment in proportion to the actual volume of the product transported. In the event Rumo Logística is not able to originate the volume of sugar to the transported, we may not receive the contractual fees, which could impact negatively the return of invested capital.
The expansion of our business through acquisitions and strategic alliances creates risks that may reduce the benefits we anticipate from these transactions.
We have grown substantially through acquisitions. We plan to continue to acquire, from time to time, other ethanol or sugar producers or facilities in Brazil or elsewhere that complement or expand our sugar and ethanol existing operations. Moreover, we plan to acquire and build, from time to time, fuel terminals, lubricant production assets, retail distribution stations and other assets that complement and expand our fuel and lubricants existing
operations and also intend to expand our network of service stations through increased branding. We also may enter into strategic alliances to increase our competitiveness. However, our management is unable to predict whether or when any prospective acquisitions or strategic alliances will occur, or the likelihood of any particular transaction being completed on favorable terms and conditions. Our ability to continue to expand our business through acquisitions or alliances depends on many factors, including our ability to identify acquisitions or access capital markets on acceptable terms. Even if we are able to identify acquisition targets and obtain the necessary financing to make these acquisitions, we could financially overextend ourselves, especially if an acquisition is followed by a period of lower than projected ethanol and sugar prices.
Acquisitions, especially involving sizeable enterprises, may present financial, managerial and operational challenges, including diversion of management attention from existing business and difficulties in integrating operations and personnel. Any failure by us to integrate new businesses or manage any new alliances successfully could adversely affect our business and financial performance. Some of our major competitors may be pursuing growth through acquisitions and alliances, which may reduce the likelihood that we will be successful in completing acquisitions and alliances. In addition, any major acquisition we consider may be subject to antitrust and other regulatory approvals. We may not be successful in obtaining required approvals on a timely basis or at all.
Acquisitions also pose the risk that we may be exposed to successor liability relating to prior actions involving an acquired company, or contingent liabilities incurred before the acquisition. Due diligence conducted in connection with an acquisition, and any contractual guarantees or indemnities that we receive from sellers of acquired companies, may not be sufficient to protect us from, or compensate us for, actual liabilities. A material liability associated with an acquisition, such as labor- or environmental-related liabilities, could adversely affect our reputation and financial performance and reduce the benefits of the acquisition.
We have recently acquired a 60.1% stake in the share capital of Comgás. See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—Principal Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations—Acquisitions, Partnerships and Corporate Restructuring.” We have also recently entered into agreements to acquire additional companies. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—A. History and Development of the Company.”
We are subject to extensive environmental regulation.
Our business activities in Brazil are subject to extensive federal, state and municipal laws and regulations concerning environmental protection, which impose on us various environmental obligations, such as environmental licensing requirements, minimum standards for the release of effluents, use of agrochemicals, management of solid waste, protection of certain areas (legal reserve and permanent preservation areas), and the need for a special authorization to use water, among others. For example, pursuant to Law No. 12,651/2012 (Brazilian Forestry Code), we are required to maintain a percentage of our rural properties (sugarcane fields and other facilities) preserved and free of use, in order to contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and rehabilitation of ecologic processes. For rural areas located in the state of São Paulo, for example, 20% of the property must be preserved as legal reserve.
The failure to comply with such laws and regulations may subject the violator to administrative fines, mandatory interruption of activities and criminal sanctions, in addition to the obligation to cure and pay environmental and third-party damage compensation, without any caps. In addition, Brazilian environmental law adopts a joint and several and strict liability system for environmental damages, which makes the polluter liable even in cases where it is not negligent and would make us jointly and severally liable for the obligations of our producers or off-takers. If we become subject to environmental liabilities, any costs we may incur to rectify possible environmental damage would lead to a reduction in the financial resources which would otherwise remain at our disposal for current or future strategic investment, thus causing an adverse impact on us.
As environmental laws and their enforcement become increasingly stringent, our expenses for complying with environmental requirements are likely to increase in the future. Furthermore, the possible implementation of new regulations, changes in existing regulations or the adoption of other measures could cause the amount and frequency of our expenditures on environmental preservation to vary significantly compared to present estimates or historical costs. Any unplanned future expenses could force us to reduce or forego strategic investments and as a result could materially and adversely affect us.
We incur substantial costs to comply with environmental regulations and may be exposed to liabilities in the event we fail to comply with these regulations or as a result of our handling of hazardous materials.
We are subject to various Brazilian federal, state and municipal environmental protection and health and safety laws and regulations governing, among other matters:
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the health and safety of our employees.
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We are also required to obtain permits from governmental authorities for certain aspects of our operations. These laws, regulations and permits often require us to purchase and install expensive pollution control equipment or to make operational changes to limit actual or potential impacts on the environment and/or health of our employees. In addition, Brazilian labor laws establish restrictions to obtain financing from public entities in case of breach of certain labor rights. Currently, we do not anticipate any material claims or liabilities resulting from a failure to comply with these laws and regulations. However, any violations of these laws and regulations or permit conditions can result in substantial fines, criminal sanctions, and revocations of operating permits and/or shutdowns of our facilities.
Due to the possibility of changes to environmental regulations and other unanticipated developments, the amount and timing of future environmental expenditures may vary substantially from those currently anticipated. Under Brazilian environmental laws, we could be held strictly liable for all of the costs relating to any contamination at our or our predecessors’ current and former facilities and at third-party waste disposal sites used by us or any of our predecessors. We could also be held responsible for any and all consequences arising out of human exposure to hazardous substances, such as pesticides and herbicides, or other environmental damage.
We are party to a number of administrative and judicial proceedings for alleged failures to comply with environmental laws, which may result in fines, shutdowns, or other adverse effects on our operations. We have not recorded any provisions or reserves for these proceedings as we do not currently believe that they will result in liabilities material to our business or financial performance. Our costs of complying with current and future environmental and health and safety laws, and our liabilities arising from past or future releases of, or exposure to, hazardous substances could adversely affect our business or financial performance.
The imposition of restrictions on acquisitions of agricultural properties by non-Brazilian nationals may materially restrict the development of our business.
In August 2010, the president of Brazil approved the opinion of the Attorney General of the federal government affirming the constitutionality of Brazilian Law No. 5,709/71 which imposes important limitations on the acquisition and lease of land in Brazil by foreigners and by Brazilian companies controlled by foreigners. Under this legislation, companies that are majority-owned by foreigners may not acquire agricultural properties in excess of 100 indefinite exploration modules (which are measurement units adopted within different Brazilian regions and range from five to 100 hectares). The Attorney General’s opinion states that the sum of agricultural areas that may be owned by foreigners or companies controlled by foreigners may not exceed 25% of the surface of the relevant municipality, of which area up to 40% may belong to foreigners or companies controlled by foreigners of the same nationality, meaning that the sum of agricultural areas that belong to foreigners or companies controlled by foreigners of the same nationality may not exceed 10% of the surface area of the relevant municipality. The implementation of Law No. 5,709/71 may impose on us additional procedures and approvals in connection with our proposed acquisitions of land, which may result in material delays and/or our inability to obtain needed approvals. Any regulatory limitations and restrictions could materially limit our ability to acquire agricultural properties or increase the investments or
complicate the regulatory procedures required to do so, any of which could materially and adversely affect us, our financial performance and our ability to successfully implement our business strategy.
We are exposed to the credit and other counterparty risk of our customers in the ordinary course of our business.
We have various credit terms with virtually all of our wholesale and retail industrial customers, and our customers have varying degrees of creditworthiness which exposes us to the risk of nonpayment or other default under our contracts and other arrangements with them. In the event that a significant number of material customers default on their payment obligations to us, our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows, could be materially and adversely affected.
Our business would be materially adversely affected if operations at our transportation, terminal and storage and distribution facilities experienced significant interruptions. Our business would also be materially adversely affected if the operations of our customers and suppliers experienced significant interruptions.
Our operations are dependent upon the uninterrupted operation of our terminal and storage facilities and various means of transportation. We are also dependent upon the uninterrupted operation of certain facilities owned or operated by our suppliers and customers. Operations at our facilities and at the facilities owned or operated by our suppliers and customers could be partially or completely shut down, temporarily or permanently, as the result of any number of circumstances that are not within our control, such as:
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disruptions in the supply of our products to our facilities or means of transportation.
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Any significant interruption at these facilities or inability to transport products to or from these facilities or to or from our customers for any reason would materially adversely affect our results of operations and cash flow.
Disruption of transportation and logistics services or insufficient investment in public infrastructure could adversely affect our operating results.
One of the principal disadvantages of the Brazilian agriculture sector is that key growing regions lie far from major ports. As a result, efficient access to transportation infrastructure and ports is critical to the growth of Brazilian agriculture as a whole and of our operations in particular. As part of our business strategy, we are investing in areas where existing transportation infrastructure is under developed. Improvements in transportation infrastructure are likely to be required to make more agricultural production accessible to export terminals at competitive prices. A substantial portion of Brazilian agricultural production is currently transported by truck, a means of transportation significantly more expensive than the rail transportation available to U.S. and other international producers. Our dependence on truck transport may affect our position as low-cost producer, so that our ability to compete in world markets may be impaired.
Even though road and rail improvement projects have been considered for some areas of Brazil, and in some cases implemented, substantial investments are required for road and rail improvement projects, which may not be completed on a timely basis – if at all. Any delay or failure in developing infrastructure systems could hurt the demand for our products, impede our delivery of products or impose additional costs on us. We currently outsource the transportation and logistics services necessary to operate our business. Any disruption in these services could result in supply problems at our processing plants and impair our ability to deliver processed products to our customers in a timely manner. In addition, a natural disaster or other catastrophic event could result in disruption in regional transportation infrastructure systems affecting our third-party transportation providers.
We depend on third parties to provide our customers and us with facilities and services that are integral to our business.
We have entered into agreements with third-party contractors to provide facilities and services required for our operations, such as the transportation and storage of ethanol and sugar. The loss or expiration of our agreements with third-party contractors or our inability to renew these agreements or to negotiate new agreements with other providers at comparable rates could harm our business and financial performance. Our reliance on third parties to provide essential services on our behalf also gives us less control over the costs, efficiency, timeliness and quality of those services. Contractors’ negligence could compromise the safety of the transportation of ethanol from our production facilities to our export facilities and expose us to the risk of liability for environmental damage caused by such third parties. We expect to be dependent on such agreements for the foreseeable future, and if we enter any new market, we will need to have similar agreements in place. Also, pursuant to Brazilian law, if labor authorities understand such third party contractors are performing activities considered to be part of our core business, we may be exposed to fines, prohibition on outsourcing such activities and labor liabilities in connection with the outsourced workforce.
Technological advances could affect demand for our products or require substantial capital expenditures for us to remain competitive.
The development and implementation of new technologies may result in a significant reduction in the costs of ethanol production. We cannot predict when new technologies may become available, the rate of acceptance of new technologies by our competitors or the costs associated with such new technologies. Advances in the development of alternatives to ethanol also could significantly reduce demand or eliminate the need for ethanol as a fuel oxygenate. Any advances in technology which require significant capital expenditures to remain competitive or which otherwise reduce demand for ethanol will have a material adverse effect on our business and financial performance.
We may be adversely affected by unfavorable outcomes in pending legal proceedings.
We are involved in a significant number of tax, civil and labor proceedings as to which, at March 31, 2013, we recorded a provision totaling R$1,145.3 million and had net of judicial deposits or restricted bank accounts totaling R$544.9 million. We cannot predict whether we will prevail in these or other proceedings, or whether we will have to pay significant amounts, including penalties and interest, as payment for our liabilities, which would materially and adversely impact our business and financial performance.
Funding, especially on terms acceptable to us, may not be available to meet our future capital needs.
Global market and economic conditions have been, and continue to be, disruptive and volatile. The debt capital markets have been impacted by significant write-offs in the financial services sector and the re-pricing of credit risk, among other things. These events have negatively affected general economic conditions. In particular, the cost of raising money in the debt capital markets has increased substantially while the availability of funds from those markets has diminished significantly. Also, as a result of concerns about the stability of financial markets generally and the solvency of counterparties specifically, the cost of obtaining money from the credit markets has increased as many lenders and institutional investors have increased interest rates, enacted tighter lending standards and reduced and, in some cases, ceased to provide funding to borrowers on commercially reasonable terms or at all. If funding is not available when needed, or is available only on unfavorable terms, meeting our capital needs or otherwise taking advantage of business opportunities or responding to competitive pressures may become challenging, which could have a material and adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
We are not insured against business interruption for our Brazilian operations and most of our assets are not insured against war or sabotage. In addition, our insurance coverage may be inadequate to cover all losses and/or liabilities that may be incurred in our operations.
We do not maintain coverage for business interruptions of any nature for our Brazilian operations, including business interruptions caused by labor disruptions. If, for instance, our workers were to strike, the resulting work stoppages could have a material and adverse effect on us. In addition, we do not insure most of our assets against war or sabotage. Therefore, an attack or an operational incident causing an interruption of our business could have a material and adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. Our operations are subject to a number of hazards and risks. We maintain insurance at levels that are customary in our industry to protect against
these liabilities; however, our insurance may not be adequate to cover all losses or liabilities that might be incurred in our operations. Moreover, we will be subject to the risk that we may not be able to maintain or obtain insurance of the type and amount desired at reasonable rates. If we were to incur a significant liability for which we were not fully insured, it could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We concluded formation of the Joint Venture with Shell to further develop our sugar and ethanol and fuel distribution businesses on June 1, 2011. We cannot guarantee that the Joint Venture will be successful.
On June 1, 2011, we concluded the formation of our Joint Venture with Shell, a Joint Venture relating to the production, supply, distribution and retailing of ethanol-based fuels. We may incur unanticipated expenses, fail to realize all anticipated benefits or synergies, disrupt relationships with current and new employees, customers and vendors, incur indebtedness or fail to successfully collaborate with Shell, and Shell may fail to perform its obligations under the relevant agreements. Any delays or difficulties encountered with the Joint Venture could materially adversely impact our business and results of operations. For further information regarding the formation of the Joint Venture, see “Business—Joint Venture.”
The shareholders’ and certain other definitive agreements with respect to the Joint Venture, Comgás and Radar are subject to various put and call options and termination provisions.
Shell and Cosan have entered into certain definitive agreements with respect to the Joint Venture that are subject to various put and call options and termination provisions that if triggered would cause the Joint Venture, or our participation in it, to terminate prior to the scheduled expiration date of the agreements in June 2031. Under the shareholders’ agreements Cosan and Shell have granted each other reciprocal call options. On the tenth anniversary of the June 2011 closing, Shell will have a call option to buy half or all of Cosan’ equity interests in the Joint Venture. Cosan will have the right to elect whether it would sell half or all of its Joint Venture equity interests to Shell after the exercise of Shell’s option in that year. On the fifteenth anniversary of the June 2011 closing, one party will have the right to buy all or a portion of the other party’s equity stake in the Joint Venture. There will also be call and put options in certain other limited circumstances, including in the event of a fundamental breach by either party and in the case of the death or disability of Cosan’s Chairman, Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello. See “Item 7.A. Major Shareholders−Shareholders’ Agreements and Other Arrangements−Joint Venture Shareholders’ Agreement.”
We granted a put option of Cosan S.A. shares to Shell Brazil Holdings BV (a minority shareholder in Comgás), exercisable in three annual tranches, with the last one maturing on April 15, 2017. If exercised, Cosan Limited will receive all the shares of Comgás held directly and indirectly by Shell Brazil Holdings BV.
Moreover, Radar’s shareholders’ agreement sets forth mutual put options between us and Mansilla Participações S.A., or Mansilla, to acquire up to all of Radar’s properties or each other’s shares upon notice during specific 5-day periods, the first on the tenth anniversary of the initial closing date of the subscription agreement between the parties and the each subsequent 18-month period after the first put date. See “Item 7.A. Major Shareholders−Shareholders’ Agreements and Other Arrangements− Radar’s Shareholders’ Agreement.”
If any of these or other similar provisions are triggered under the shareholders’ agreements or any of the other related agreements our partnerships, or certain rights we hold in connection therewith, could terminate prior to the scheduled expiration, which could adversely affect the results of our operations.
We have not included in this annual report financial information regarding Shell or the fuel distribution assets of Shell that it contributed to the Joint Venture.
The Joint Venture is a material transaction. However, we have not included any historical financial information in this annual report regarding Shell or the fuel distribution assets that Shell contributed to the Joint Venture prior to the formation of the Joint Venture in June 2011. Investors are therefore cautioned that the nature of the assets contributed by Shell to the Joint Venture and other aspects of the Joint Venture may have a material adverse effect on us.
With respect to the results of Raízen our management evaluates the results of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis on the same basis they are evaluated by the managers of Raízen, which is on a 100% basis before they are consolidated into Cosan’s consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, unless the context requires otherwise, information pertaining to Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis included in this annual report also pertains to
100% of the operations of the businesses. As from June 1, 2011 results of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis are proportionally consolidated at 50% in our consolidated financial statements, as we eliminate the 50% of the results of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis. Therefore, the full economic impact of the results of operations of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis reported in this annual report is not reflected in our financial statements, to the extent that they involve the Shell operations or relate to the 50% proportion of the Joint Venture that we do not consolidate.
We are highly dependent on our chairman and other members of our management to develop and implement our strategy and to oversee our operations.
We are dependent upon Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello, our chairman, other members of senior management and certain members of our board of directors, especially with respect to business planning, strategy and operations. If any of these key members of our management leaves our Company, our business and financial performance may be negatively affected. Our business is particularly dependent on Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello, who is also our controlling shareholder. We currently do not carry any key man insurance.
We are indirectly controlled by a single individual who has the power to control us and all of our subsidiaries.
Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello, our controlling shareholder and chairman, has the power to indirectly control us, including the power to:
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elect a majority of our directors and appoint our executive officers, set our management policies and exercise overall control over our Company and subsidiaries;
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agree to sell or otherwise transfer his controlling stake in our Company; and
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determine the outcome of substantially all actions requiring shareholder approval, including transactions with related parties, corporate reorganizations, acquisitions and dispositions of assets, and dividends.
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Currently, because of the share capital structure of our parent company Cosan Limited, our controlling shareholder is able to control substantially all matters submitted to our shareholders for a vote or approval even if the controlling shareholder comes to own less than 50% of our issued and outstanding share capital. The concentrated control will limit your ability to influence corporate matters and, as a result, we may take actions that our shareholders do not view as beneficial. As a result, the market price of our notes could be adversely affected.
We may face conflicts of interest in transactions with related parties.
We engage in business and financial transactions with our controlling shareholder and other shareholders that may create conflicts of interest between our Company and these shareholders. For example, we enter into land leasing agreements with our affiliates, including Amaralina Agrícola Ltda., or Amaralina, Santa Bárbara Agrícola S.A., or Santa Bárbara and São Francisco S.A., or São Francisco. The accounts payable balances result mainly from the lease of agriculture land, which are at prices and on terms equivalent to the average terms and prices of transactions that we enter into with third parties. Commercial and financial transactions between our affiliates and us, even on if entered into on an arm’s length basis, create the potential for, or could result in, conflicts of interests.
Adoption of new IFRS standards may adversely affect our consolidated financial statements.
IFRS 11, “Joint Arrangements,” will become effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 and eliminates the option to account for jointly controlled entities using proportional consolidation. Instead, jointly controlled entities that meet the definition of a joint venture must be accounted for using the equity method on and after January 1, 2013. The application of this new standard will impact our consolidated financial statements, due to the change from proportionate consolidation to the equity accounting method for our investments in Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis.
There can be no assurance that these modifications will not materially and adversely affect our consolidated financial statements, on a retrospective or prospective basis, in particular the adoption of IFRS 11, which may materially adversely impact the comparability of our financial statements for future periods with our historical consolidated financial statements presented herein and the financial covenants of our indebtedness.
Risks Related to Brazil
Brazilian economic, political and other conditions, and Brazilian government policies or actions in response to these conditions, may negatively affect our business and financial performance and the market price of our class A common shares.
The Brazilian economy has been characterized by frequent and occasionally extensive intervention by the Brazilian government and unstable economic cycles. The Brazilian government has often changed monetary, taxation, credit, tariff and other policies to influence the course of Brazil’s economy. For example, the government’s actions to control inflation have at times involved setting wage and price controls, blocking access to bank accounts, imposing exchange controls and limiting imports into Brazil. We have no control over, and cannot predict, what policies or actions the Brazilian government may take in the future.
Our business, financial performance and prospects, as well as the market prices of our class A common shares, may be adversely affected by, among others, the following factors:
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social and political instability.
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These factors, as well as uncertainty over whether the Brazilian government may implement changes in policy or regulations relating to these factors, may adversely affect us and our business and financial performance and the market price of our class A common shares.
Cosan S.A., its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities generally invoice their sales in Brazilian reais, but a substantial portion of Cosan S.A.’s, its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities net sales is from export sales that are billed in U.S. dollars. At the same time, the majority of Cosan S.A.’s, its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities costs are denominated in reais . As a result, our operating margins are negatively affected when there is an appreciation of the real to the U.S. dollar. Additionally, we have indebtedness with fixed and floating rates, and we are thus exposed to the risk of fluctuations in interest rates. If there is an increase in interest rates, our financial results may be affected.
Inflation and government measures to curb inflation may adversely affect the Brazilian economy, the Brazilian securities market, our business and operations and the market prices of our class A common shares.
At times in the past, Brazil has experienced high rates of inflation. According to the General Market Price Index (
Índice Geral de Preços – Mercado
), or IGP-M, a general price inflation index, the inflation rates in Brazil were 7.7% in 2007, 9.8% in 2008, deflation of 1.7% in 2009, 11.3% in 2010, 5.1% in 2011 and 5.2% in 2012. In addition, according to the National Extended Consumer Price Index (
Índice Nacional de Preços ao Consumidor Amplo
), published by the IBGE, the Brazilian price inflation rates were 4.5% in 2007, 5.9% in 2008, 4.3% in 2009, 5.9% in 2010, 6.5% in 2011 and 5.8% in 2012. The Brazilian government’s measures to control inflation have often included maintaining a tight monetary policy with high interest rates, thereby restricting availability of credit and reducing economic growth. Inflation, actions to combat inflation and public speculation about possible additional actions
have also contributed materially to economic uncertainty in Brazil and to heightened volatility in the Brazilian securities markets.
Brazil may experience high levels of inflation in future periods. Periods of higher inflation may slow the rate of growth of the Brazilian economy, which could lead to reduced demand for our products in Brazil and decreased net sales. Inflation is also likely to increase some of our costs and expenses, which we may not be able to pass on to our customers and, as a result, may reduce our profit margins and net income. In addition, high inflation generally leads to higher domestic interest rates, and, as a result, the costs of servicing any floating-rate real-denominated debt may increase, resulting in lower net income. Inflation and its effect on domestic interest rates can, in addition, lead to reduced liquidity in the domestic capital and lending markets, which could affect our ability to refinance our indebtedness in those markets. Any decline in our net sales or net income and any deterioration in our financial performance would also likely lead to a decline in the market price of our class A common shares.
Significant volatility in the value of the real in relation to the U.S. dollar could harm our ability to meet our U.S. dollar-denominated liabilities.
The Brazilian currency has historically suffered frequent devaluations. In the past, the Brazilian government has implemented various economic plans and exchange rate policies, including sudden devaluations and periodic mini-devaluations, during which the frequency of adjustments has ranged from daily to monthly, floating exchange rate systems, exchange controls and dual exchange rate markets. There have been significant fluctuations in the exchange rate between the Brazilian currency and the U.S. dollar and other currencies. On March 31, 2013, the exchange rate was R$2.0138 per US$1.00.
Because Cosan S.A., its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities generally invoices its sales in Brazilian reais, devaluation of the real against foreign currencies may generate losses from our foreign currency-denominated liabilities as well as an increase in our funding costs with a negative impact on our ability to finance our operations through access to the international capital markets and on the market value of the class A common shares. A strengthening of the real in relation to the U.S. dollar generally has the opposite effect. Further devaluations of the Brazilian currency may occur and impact our business in the future. These foreign exchange and monetary gains or losses can be substantial, which can significantly impact our earnings from one period to the next. In addition, depreciation of the real relative to the U.S. dollar could (1) result in additional inflationary pressures in Brazil by generally increasing the price of imported products and services and requiring recessionary government policies to curb demand and (2) weaken investor confidence in Brazil and reduce the market price of the class A common shares. On the other hand, further appreciation of the real against the U.S. dollar may lead to a deterioration of the country’s current account and the balance of payments and may dampen export-driven growth.
Because a substantial portion of our indebtedness is, and will continue to be, denominated in or indexed to the U.S. dollar, our foreign currency exposure related to our indebtedness as of March 31, 2013 was R$5,089.4 million. We manage a portion of our exchange rate risk through foreign currency derivative instruments, but our foreign currency debt obligations are not completely hedged. In addition, a devaluation of the real would effectively increase the interest expense in respect of our U.S. dollar-denominated debt.
Changes in tax laws may increase our tax burden and, as a result, adversely affect our profitability.
The Brazilian government regularly implements changes to tax regimes that may increase the tax burden on Cosan S.A., its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities and its customers. These changes include modifications in the rate of assessments and, on occasion, enactment of temporary taxes, the proceeds of which are earmarked for designated governmental purposes. In April 2003, the Brazilian government presented a tax reform proposal, which was mainly designed to simplify tax assessments, to avoid internal disputes within and between the Brazilian states and municipalities, and to redistribute tax revenues. The tax reform proposal provided for changes in the rules governing the federal Social Integration Program (
Programa de Integração Social
), or PIS, the federal Contribution for Social Security Financing (
Contribuição para Financiamento da Seguridade Social
), or “COFINS,” the federal Tax on Bank Account Transactions (
Contribuição Provisória sobre Movimentação ou Transmissão de Valores e de Créditos e Direitos de Natureza Financeira
), the State Tax on the Circulation of Merchandise and Services (
Imposto Sobre a Circulação de Mercadorias e Serviços
), or ICMS, and some other taxes. The effects of these proposed tax reform measures and any other changes that result from enactment of additional tax reforms have not been, and cannot be, quantified. Moreover, as a measure to avoid unfair competitive practices in the ethanol business, the federal government has enacted Law No. 11,727/08. According to this law, the collection of PIS and COFINS has
shifted from the distributors to distilleries, thereby increasing the burden of these taxes collected at the distilleries from 25% to 40%. The law further requires the installation of flow meters at distilleries to control the output of ethanol. Some of these measures may result in increases in our overall tax burden, which could negatively affect our overall financial performance.
Risks Related to Our Common Shares
We are a Bermuda company, and it may be difficult for you to enforce judgments against us or our directors and executive officers.
We are a Bermuda exempted company, so that the rights of holders of our shares will be governed by Bermuda law and our by-laws. The rights of shareholders under Bermuda law may differ from the rights of shareholders of companies incorporated in other jurisdictions. All of our directors and some of the experts referred to in this annual report are not citizens or residents of the United States, and all of our assets are located outside the United States. As a result, it may be difficult for investors to effect service of process on those persons in the United States or to enforce judgments obtained in U.S. courts against us or those persons based on the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal or state securities laws. We have been advised by our Bermuda counsel, Attride-Stirling & Woloniecki, that uncertainty exists as to whether courts in Bermuda will enforce judgments obtained in other jurisdictions, including the United States, against us or our directors or officers under the securities laws of those jurisdictions or entertain actions in Bermuda against us or our directors or officers under the securities laws of other jurisdictions. The United States and Bermuda do not currently have a treaty providing for the reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters. Therefore, a final judgment for the payment of money rendered by any federal or state court in the United States based on civil liability, whether or not based solely on U.S. federal or state securities laws, may not necessarily be enforceable in Bermuda.
Bermuda law differs from the laws in effect in the United States and Brazil and may afford less protection to shareholders.
Our shareholders may have more difficulty protecting their interests than shareholders of a company incorporated in the United States or Brazil. As a Bermuda company, we are governed by the Companies Act 1981. The Companies Act 1981 differs in material respects from laws generally applicable to U.S. or Brazilian corporations and their shareholders, including the provisions relating to interested directors, amalgamations, takeovers, shareholder lawsuits and indemnification of directors.
Under Bermuda law, directors and officers of a company generally owe fiduciary duties to the company and not to individual shareholders. Class actions and derivative actions are generally not available to shareholders under Bermuda law. The Bermuda courts may, however, in certain circumstances permit a shareholder to commence an action in the name of a company to remedy a wrong to the company where the act complained of is alleged to be beyond the corporate power of the company or illegal, or would result in the violation of the company’s memorandum of association or by-laws. Consideration would be given by a Bermuda court to acts that are alleged to constitute a fraud against the minority shareholders or, for example, where an act requires the approval of a greater percentage of the company’s shareholders than that which actually approved it. The Companies Act 1981 imposes a duty on directors and officers to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the company and to exercise the care and skill that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances. Directors of a Bermuda company have a duty to avoid conflicts of interest. However, if a director discloses a direct or indirect interest in any contract or arrangement with us as required by Bermuda law, our by-laws provide that such director is entitled to be counted for quorum purposes, but may not vote in respect of any such contract or arrangement in which he or she is interested. In addition, the rights of our shareholders and the fiduciary responsibilities of our directors under the Companies Act 1981 are not as clearly established as under statutes or judicial precedent in jurisdictions in the United States, particularly in the State of Delaware.
Provisions in our by-laws may discourage takeovers, which could affect the return on the investment of our shareholders.
Our by-laws contain provisions that could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us without the consent of our board of directors. These provisions provide, among other things, for:
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the tag-along rights described under “Item 10. Additional Information—B. Memorandum and By-laws—Tag-along Rights.”
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These by-laws provisions could deter a third party from seeking to acquire us, even if the third party’s offer may be considered beneficial by many shareholders.
As a holding company, we may face limitations on our ability to receive distributions from our subsidiaries.
We conduct all of our operations through subsidiaries and are dependent upon dividends or other intercompany transfers of funds from our subsidiaries to meet our obligations. For example, Brazilian law permits the Brazilian government to impose temporary restrictions on conversions of Brazilian currency into foreign currencies and on remittances to foreign investors of proceeds from their investments in Brazil, whenever there is a serious imbalance in Brazil’s balance of payments or there are reasons to expect a pending serious imbalance. The Brazilian government last imposed remittance restrictions for approximately six months in 1989 and early 1990. The Brazilian government may take similar measures in the future. Any imposition of restrictions on conversions and remittances could hinder or prevent us from converting into U.S. dollars or other foreign currencies and remitting abroad dividends, distributions or the proceeds from any sale in Brazil of common shares of our Brazilian subsidiaries. We currently conduct all of our operations through our Brazilian subsidiaries. As a result, any imposition of exchange controls restrictions could reduce the market prices of the class A common shares.
Our by-laws restrict shareholders from bringing legal action against our directors and officers and also provide our directors and officers with indemnification from their actions and omissions, although such indemnification for liabilities under the Securities Act is unenforceable in the United States.
Our by-laws contain a broad waiver by our shareholders of any claim or right of action, both individually and on our behalf, against any of our officers or directors. The waiver applies to any action taken by an officer or director, or the failure of an officer or director to take any action, in the performance of his or her duties, except with respect to any matter involving any fraud or dishonesty on the part of the officer or director. This waiver limits the right of shareholders to assert claims against our officers and directors unless the act or failure to act involves fraud or dishonesty. Our by-laws also indemnify our directors and officers in respect of their actions and omissions, except in respect of their fraud or dishonesty. The indemnification provided in our by-laws is not exclusive of other indemnification rights to which a director or officer may be entitled, provided these rights do not extend to his or her fraud or dishonesty. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling us pursuant to the foregoing provisions, we understand that, in the opinion of the staff of the SEC, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable in the United States.
The sale, or issuance, of a significant number of our common shares may adversely affect the market value of our class A common shares.
The sale of a significant number of our common shares, or the perception that such a sale could occur, may adversely affect the market price of our class A common shares. We have an authorized share capital of 1,000,000,000 class A common shares and 188,886,360 class B common shares, of which 174,355,341 class A common shares are issued and outstanding and 96,332,044 class B series 1 common shares are issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2013. Our by-laws establish that our board of directors is authorized to issue any of our authorized, but unissued share capital. Our shareholders at a shareholders general meeting may authorize the increase of our authorized share capital. As a result, we will be able to issue a substantial number of new shares after the lock-up period, which, if we decided to do so, could dilute the participation of our shareholders in our share capital.
Actual dividends paid on our shares may not be consistent with the dividend policy adopted by our board of directors.
Our board of directors will adopt a dividend policy that provides, subject to Bermuda law, for the payment of dividends to shareholders equal to approximately 25% of our annual consolidated net income (as calculated in accordance with IFRS as issued by IASB). Our board of directors may, in its discretion and for any reason, amend or repeal this dividend policy. Our board of directors may decrease the level of dividends provided for in this dividend policy or entirely discontinue the payment of dividends. Future dividends with respect to our common shares, if any, will depend on, among other things, our results of operations, cash requirements, financial condition, distribution of dividends made by our subsidiaries, contractual restrictions, business opportunities, provisions of applicable law and other factors that our board of directors may deem relevant.
To the extent we pay dividends to our shareholders, we will have less capital available to meet our future liquidity needs.
Our business strategy contemplates substantial growth over the next several years, and we expect that such growth will require considerable liquidity. To the extent that we pay dividends in accordance with our dividend policy, the amounts distributed to our shareholders will not be available to us to fund future growth and meet our other liquidity needs.
We may require additional funds in the future, which may not be available or which may result in dilution of the interests of shareholders in our company.
We may need to issue debt or equity securities in order to obtain additional public or private financing. The securities that we issue may have rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of our shares. If we decide to raise additional capital through an offering of common shares, the participation of our shareholders in our share capital may be diluted. Moreover, additional funding that may be required in the future may not be available under favorable terms.
The price of our class A common shares is subject to volatility.
The market price of our class A common shares could be subject to significant fluctuations due to various factors, including actual or anticipated fluctuations in our financial performance, losses of key personnel, economic downturns, political events in Brazil or other jurisdictions in which we operate, developments affecting the ethanol and sugar industries, changes in financial estimates by securities analysts, the introduction of new products or technologies by us or our competitors, or our failure to meet expectations of analysts or investors.
We are a limited liability exempted company incorporated under the laws of Bermuda on April 30, 2007 for an indefinite term. Cosan Limited is registered with the Registrar of Companies in Bermuda under registration number EC 39981. Our commercial name is Cosan. Our registered office is located at Crawford House, 50 Cedar Avenue, Hamilton HM11, Bermuda. Our principal executive office is located at Av. Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, 1,327 – 4th floor, São Paulo – SP, 04543-011, Brazil and our general telephone and fax numbers are 55 11 3897-9797 and 55 11 3897-9799, respectively.
Our history dates back to 1936 when the Costa Pinto mill was established by the Ometto family in the city of Piracicaba in the state of São Paulo, with annual sugarcane crushing capacity of 4.0 million tonnes. As of the mid 1980s, we began to expand our operations through the acquisition of various milling facilities in the state of São Paulo.
In 2004, Cosan S.A. conducted its first issuance of bonds in the international capital markets, raising US$200 million in 5-year bonds, which matured in 2009. In 2005, it made the first public offering of shares by a producer of sugar and ethanol on the São Paulo Stock Exchange (BM&FBovespa).
In 2007, our Class A common shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
In 2008, Cosan S.A. began operating as a fuel distributor and lubricants producer following its acquisition of Esso Brasileira de Petróleo Ltda or “Essobras,” which were Exxon Mobil’s assets in Brazil. Essobras was a distributor and seller of fuels and producer and seller of lubricants and specialty petroleum products of ExxonMobil in Brazil.
In 2008, Cosan S.A. also announced the creation of an affiliate named Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A., or Radar, which principally makes real estate investments in Brazil identifying and acquiring rural properties with high appreciation potential for subsequent leasing and/or sale.
In 2009, Cosan S.A. acquired Nova América S.A. Agroenergia, or Nova América. Nova América was a producer of sugar, ethanol and energy co-generation which also operated in trading and logistics, and also controlled a port terminal in Santos called Teaçu. The acquisition of Nova América’s assets included the “União” brand, which renamed Cosan Alimentos.
In 2010, Cosan S.A. integrated its existing port terminal called Cosan Operadora Portuária with Teaçu Port Terminal, initiating our logistics business with the formation of Rumo Logística S.A., or Rumo. Also in 2010, Rumo received R$400 million from investment vehicles controlled by TPG Capital and Gávea Investimentos. As a result of this capital increase, each investor now owns 12.5% of Rumo.
In 2011, Cosan S.A. and Shell established our Joint Venture, Raízen, to produce sugar and ethanol and to distribute fuel. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—C. Organizational Structure,” for further information on the Joint Venture.
In February 2012, Cosan S.A. entered into an agreement with GMI – Global Market Investments L.P. and other individual sellers to acquire 5.7% of the outstanding shares, 49% of bound shares, in ALL – América Latina Logística S.A., or ALL subject to (1) obtaining approval from the other signatories to the Shareholders Agreement, (2) certain other customary closing conditions and (3) obtaining approval from the regulatory regime of the Brazilian antitrust regulator, or CADE. As of the date of this annual report, the transaction has not closed and further negotiations are still ongoing.
In March 2012, Cosan S.A. entered into an agreement to acquire Comma Oil & Chemicals Limited, or Comma, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Esso Petroleum Company, Limited to enter into the European lubricants & specialties market. Comma is located in England and manufactures and supplies lubricants, seasonal and car care products to the United Kingdom and other export markets in Europe and Asia, primarily under the Comma brand. The acquisition of Comma by Cosan includes finished lubricants and chemicals manufacturing and sales to third parties; all assets located at Comma’s Gravesend site in Kent, England; and ownership of the Comma trademarks and brands. In addition, agreements will be in place to allow Comma to continue to distribute select Mobil-branded lubricants through certain United Kingdom channels and to continue to manufacture and supply ExxonMobil companies with a range of seasonal and ancillary automotive products. The transaction was concluded on July 1, 2012.
On October 24, 2012, Cosan S.A. and its subsidiary Handson Participações S.A., or Handson entered into purchase and sale agreement with Camil Alimentos S.A., or Camil, for the sale of our subsidiary Docelar Alimentos e Bebidas S.A., or Cosan Alimentos, to Camil, for R$463.8 million. As consideration for this amount, at the closing of the transaction Camil assumed indebtedness of R$170.0 million and paid cash of R$88.7 million. The remaining R$205.0 million will be settled in four payments. The sale was approved by the Brazilian antitrust authority (CADE) on July 19, 2012. The outstanding payments are secured by a trust receipt on our behalf of 28,246,685 shares of Camil, corresponding to 25% of its capital stock. In addition, pursuant to the agreement, we and our affiliates cannot compete with Camil or Docelar during five years from the date of the agreement.
Also in May 2012, Cosan, through its subsidiary Provence Participações S.A., or Provence, entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement to acquire 60.1% for R$3.4 billion of Companhia de Gás de São Paulo – Comgás, or Comgás from BG Group. Comgás is Brazil’s largest distributor of piped natural gas. Its network reaches over eight thousand kilometers delivering natural gas to more than one million customers in the residential, commercial and industrial segments. The acquisition of Comgás’ controlling stake is part of Cosan’s strategy to expand its presence in the energy business. The closing of the transaction is subject to the prior approval of São Paulo State’s Sanitation and Energy Regulatory Agency, or ARSESP. The transaction will also be submitted to the analysis of CADE and Cosan will enter into a shareholders´ agreement. Itaú and Bradesco will finance up to R$3.3 billion of the total acquisition
price in a term loan with an eight year maturity, and a grace period of two years for principal payment. Within 30 days of closing, Cosan will submit to the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission a request to undertake a public tender offer. Shell Gas BV, whose interest will remain 18.22% of Comgás following the acquisition, has been granted an option to convert its current stake of 21,805,645 Comgás’ common shares into 30,917,231 of Cosan S.A. shares. The exercise of this option is expected to occur during a period of approximately 30 (thirty) days at the third, fourth or fifth years from the closing date.
On November 5, 2012, we concluded the acquisition of 60.1% of the share capital of Comgás, with full approval from, and no restrictions required by, CADE and ARSESP. As a result of this acquisition, we entered into a shareholders’ agreement with the other principal shareholders of Comgás, Integral Investments B.V. and Shell Brazil Holding BV, subsidiaries of Shell Gas BV of the Shell Group. Shell Brazil Holding BV, which has a direct and indirect interest in Comgás, corresponding to 18.2% of its share capital, has been granted an option to convert its current stake of 21,805,645 Comgás common shares into 30,917,231 of Cosan S.A. shares. The exercise of this option may occur during a period of approximately 30 days at the third, fourth or fifth anniversary from the closing date.
Capital Expenditures
See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—B. Liquidity and Capital Resources—Capital Expenditures” for a description of our principal capital expenditures for the past three fiscal years. For more information concerning our principal capital expenditures currently in progress, see “—D. Property, Plant and Equipment—Capital Expenditures.”
Cosan focuses on production, transportation and distribution of renewable energy sources. Over the years, Cosan has acquired new skills and expanded its product portfolio. Today, Cosan prospects land, grows and processes sugarcane, distributes fuels, transports and sells sugar on the domestic and international markets, manufactures and sells lubricants and distributes natural gas in Brazil. It is the world’s first vertically integrated bioenergy company.
Following the acquisition of Comgás and the divesture of Cosan Alimentos, Cosan has six operating segments, as reflected below:
(1) Raízen Combustíveis: distribution and trading of fuels through a network of franchised service stations under the “Shell” brand as well as supply of fuel to industrial clients and distribution of aviation fuel.
(2) Raízen Energia: production and sale of a variety of products derived from sugarcane, including raw sugar (VHP), anhydrous and hydrous ethanol, and activities related to energy cogeneration from sugarcane bagasse. In addition, this segment includes interests in companies engaged in research and development on new technologies.
(3) Comgás: distribution and trading of natural gas in the State of São Paulo pursuant to concession agreements, which has over 9,000 km of pipelines and is responsible for approximately 25% of the natural gas distributed in Brazil in terms of volume sold in 2012, according to ABEGAS.
(4) Rumo: logistics business responsible for providing integrated logistics services, storage and port shipment for sugar and other agricultural commodities.
(5) Radar: investment in agricultural properties and leasing of agricultural land to operators in the Brazilian rural real estate market.
(6) Others: manufacturing and distribution activities for the Mobil and Comma brands and base oil distribution in Brazil and in international markets, in addition to the corporate activities of the Company.
Raízen Combustíveis (Fuel Distribution)
Overview
Through Raízen Combustíveis, our downstream Joint Venture company, we are engaged in sourcing, storing, blending and distributing gasoline, ethanol, diesel, fuel oil and aviation fuel through our network of approximately 4,700 Shell-branded retail service stations, 62 distribution terminals and 54 airport terminals supplying aviation fuel. Following the formation of the Joint Venture on June 1, 2011, we are currently among the three largest Brazilian fuel distributors, with approximately 23.2% market share in Brazil in terms of volume of fuel sold in the twelve months ended March 31, 2013, according to Sindicom.
Raízen Combustíveis Highlights
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For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
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Service stations
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4,700
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4,600
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1,710
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Fuel sold (billion liters)
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22.0
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18.5
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6.1
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Ethanol sales (R$ million)
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2,401.6
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2,117.9
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814.6
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Gasoline sales (R$ million)
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17,688.8
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14,674.4
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4,656.9
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Diesel sales (R$ million)
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17,844.4
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14,051.4
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5,325.3
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Jet Fuel sales (R$ million)
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5,003.9
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3,632.0
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-
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Others (R$ million)
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593.5
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603.3
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111.5
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Other services (R$ million)
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-
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16.9
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57.9
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Net sales (R$ million)
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43,532.2
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35,096.1
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10,966.2
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(1)
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Raízen Combustíveis results are presented prior to being proportionally consolidated into our consolidated financial statements. As from June 1, 2011 we had consolidated 50% of Raízen Combustíveis results. See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects
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A. Operating Results.”
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Currently, Raízen Combustíveis and its competitors purchase all or nearly all oil-derivative fuels from Petrobras under a formal supply contract that establishes the volume and the terms for supply. The contract is renewed periodically and the volume contracted for is based on the volume purchased in the previous year. There have been no significant interruptions in the supply of fuels from Petrobras to the distributors.
Ethanol is sourced from various third party suppliers and from Raízen Energia as well. The prices of ethanol supplied are generally determined by the ESALQ index. The prices of oil-derivative fuels supplied to us by Petrobras generally vary according to international oil prices, however Petrobras often delays passing on variations in market oil prices to its customers, thereby smoothing out some of the volatility of oil price changes experienced in international markets.
All of our fuel distribution operations are in our domestic Brazilian market. Our operations are not subject to significant seasonality; however, the price of hydrous ethanol at the pump is typically more volatile than the prices of gasoline or diesel, as a result of the seasonality of the sugarcane harvest and the limited storage facilities for ethanol in Brazil. This in turn impacts the proportion of our revenue mix that is derived from either gasoline or ethanol throughout the year, as consumers who own flex fuel vehicles switch between the two fuels according to the relative price of each.
As hydrous ethanol is less energy intense than gasoline, consumers will usually only switch to ethanol if the price is significantly lower than gasoline. When hydrous ethanol is retailed at 70% of the price of gasoline, the two fuels are considered to be at price parity with each other. At a level below 70%, the demand for ethanol will significantly increase at the expense of gasoline.
We supply aviation fuel at 54 airports across Brazil, including at the major hubs of Congonhas and Guarulhos airports in São Paulo, and Brasília airport in the Federal District, to Brazilian and foreign airlines.
Regulation
The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels, or ANP, is responsible for the control, supervision and implementation of the government’s oil, gas and biofuel policies. The ANP regulates all aspects of the production, distribution and sale of oil products in Brazil, including product quality standards and minimum
storage capacities required to be maintained by distributors and is also responsible for establishing the limits of oil-based fuel volume purchased by distributors based on their storage capacity.
Environmental health and safety standards
. Fuel distributors are subject to Brazilian federal, state and municipal laws and regulations relating to environmental protection, safety and occupational health and safety licensing by fire departments and transport authorities. The National Environmental Council (
Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente
), or CONAMA, is the principal government body responsible for approving environmental licensing. Environmental state agencies and municipal departments are also responsible for establishing and supervising complementary laws and regulations within their areas of operation.
Fuel distributors must obtain authorizations and/or licenses from federal, state and/or municipal environmental agencies and fire departments to implement and operate their facilities. They are required to develop programs to control air and water pollution and hazardous waste.
Raízen Energia (Sugar, Ethanol and Cogeneration)
Overview
Raízen Energia, our upstream Joint Venture company whose core business is the production and sale of a variety of products derived from sugarcane, including raw sugar (Very High Polarization, or VHP), anhydrous and hydrous ethanol, as well as activities related to energy cogeneration from sugarcane bagasse and ethanol trading. Raizen Energia operates 24 sugar, ethanol and energy cogeneration mills, with a current crushing capacity of 66 million tonnes of sugarcane per year.
Raízen Energia Highlights
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For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
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2013
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(*)
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2012
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(*)
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2011
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Crushed sugarcane (million tonnes)
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56.2
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52.9
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54.3
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Sugar volume sold (thousand tonnes)
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4,229.8
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3,987.5
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4,290.9
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Ethanol volume sold (million liters)
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2,322.8
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2,215.6
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2,247.3
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Energy sold (MWh)
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3,034.8
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1,491.3
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1,254.0
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Net sugar sales (R$ million)
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4,354.0
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3,912.8
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3,853.4
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Domestic market
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899.2
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1,217.4
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1,387.3
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Foreign market
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3,454.8
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2,695.4
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2,466.2
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Net ethanol sales (R$ million)
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3,299.9
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2,871.5
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2,203.7
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Domestic market
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1,328.4
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2,245.1
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1,958.9
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Foreign market
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1,971.5
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626.4
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244.8
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Net energy cogeneration sales (R$ million)
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569.7
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235.1
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194.9
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Other products and services (R$ million)
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244.5
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228.2
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137.1
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Raízen Energia net operating revenue (R$ million)
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8,468.2
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7,247.7
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6,389.2
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(*)
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Raízen Energia’s results are presented prior to being proportionally consolidated into our consolidated financial statements. As from June 1, 2011 we had consolidated 50% of Raízen Energia’s results. See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects
—
A. Operating Results.”
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Our production is based on sugarcane, the most competitive and viable feedstock for sugar and ethanol because of its low production cost and high energy efficiency ratio relative to other energy sources, such as corn and sugar beet. Sugarcane is our principal raw material. It is a tropical grass that grows best in locations with stable warm temperatures and high humidity, although cold and dry winters are an important factor for the sucrose concentration of sugarcane. The climatic conditions of the central-south region of Brazil are ideal for growing sugarcane.
Raízen Energia’s sugarcane production is sourced from leased lands, as well as from third-party suppliers. The following table compares the amount of sugarcane grown on owned or leased land with the amount purchased from third parties during the last three fiscal years.
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For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
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(millions of tonnes, except percentages)
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Sugarcane harvested from owned (only in 2010 and 2011)/leased land
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28.3
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50.3
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26.5
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50.1
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27.4
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50.6
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Sugarcane purchased from third-parties
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27.9
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49.7
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26.4
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49.9
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26.8
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49.4
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Total
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56.2
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100.0
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52.9
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100.0
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54.2
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100.0
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In accordance with the land lease contracts, we pay the lessors a certain fixed number of tonnes of sugarcane per hectare as consideration for the use of the land, and a certain fixed productivity per tonne of sugarcane in terms of TSR. The overall volume of TSR is obtained by multiplying the number of hectares leased by the committed tonnes of sugarcane per hectare by the TSR per tonne of sugarcane. The price that we pay for each kilogram of TSR is set by CONSECANA (
Conselho dos Produtores de Cana-de-açúcar, Açúcar e Álcool do Estado de São Paulo
). The price that we pay to third-party sugarcane growers is based on the total amount of sugar content in the sugarcane, measured by the amount of sugar recovered and on the prices of ethanol and sugar sold by each mill.
Our mills have the capacity to crush 66 million tonnes of sugarcane per year and in fiscal year 2013, we crushed 56.2 million tonnes of sugarcane, or approximately 11.4% of Brazil’s central-south region total sugarcane production. For further information on our sugarcane mills see “Item 4. Information on the Company—D. Property, Plant and Equipment.” The mills that are prepared to produce both sugar and ethanol can typically adjust their proportion of output from anywhere between 55% sugar and 45% ethanol to 45% sugar and 55% ethanol. We track the current and future prices of each product relative to the other, as well as forecasts of global output volumes of each product, to decide on the production mix to be set across our mills in order to maximize our sales revenue. All of our mills are energy self-sufficient from burning sugarcane bagasse at very high temperatures in boilers, to heat water that is transformed into steam. Eleven of our mills generate surplus electrical energy that we sell to the Brazilian energy grid.
Raízen Energia is subject to the seasonality of the annual sugarcane harvesting period in the central-south region of Brazil, which begins in April or May and ends in November or December. This creates fluctuations in our inventory, usually peaking in December to cover sales between crop harvest (i.e., January through March), and a degree of seasonality in our gross profit.
We produce and sell a wide variety of standard sugars, including raw sugar (also known as VHP – Very High Polarized sugar), crystal sugar and organic sugar, and refined sugars, including granulated refined white sugar, amorphous refined sugar, refined sucrose liquid sugar and refined inverted liquid sugar.
Standard sugars
. VHP sugar, a raw sugar with approximately 99% sucrose content, is similar to the type of sugar traded in major commodities exchanges, including through the standard NY11 contract. The main difference between VHP sugar and the sugar that is typically traded in the major commodities exchanges is the sugar content of VHP sugar and the price premium that VHP sugar commands in comparison to most sugar traded in the commodities exchanges. We export VHP sugar in bulk, to be refined at its final destination. We also sell a small amount of VHP sugar to the Brazilian market. Crystal sugar is a non-refined sugar produced directly from sugarcane juice and sold to industrial companies in Brazil to be used as an ingredient for food products. We also sell a small amount of crystal sugar to the Brazilian retail market and to export markets. Organic sugar is a kind of raw sugar produced from organic sugarcane and is not submitted to any chemical treatments during its manufacturing process. We sell organic sugar in the international and Brazilian markets.
Refined sugars
. We refine VHP sugar and crystal sugar into both granulated and amorphous (non-crystallized) sugar. We sell refined sugar in the Brazilian and export retail and industrial markets. Refined sugar is used as an ingredient in processed food products such as milk and chocolate powders, bakery products, powder refreshments, and pharmaceutical syrups.
Liquid sugars
. We refine crystal sugar to produce sucrose liquid sugar and inverted liquid sugar, which has a higher percentage of glucose and fructose than sucrose liquid sugar. We sell both types of sugar for industrial use, mainly for the production of soft drinks.
We sell sugar to a wide range of customers in Brazil and in the international markets. Our customers in Brazil include Docelar, which was previously held by us and sold to Camil on October 24, 2012, and food manufacturers, for which we primarily sell refined and liquid sugar. We primarily sell raw sugar in the international markets through international commodities trading firms and Brazilian trading companies. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 we exported 79.3%, by volume, of the sugar we sold. Rumo Logística handles most of the transportation by rail and logistics of our sugar exports to their sugar loading terminal at the Port of Santos.
Prices for raw sugar are established in accordance with the NY11 futures contracts. Prices for refined sugar are established in accordance with the London# 5 futures contract, traded on the LIFFE. Prices for sugar we sell in Brazil are set in accordance with Brazilian market prices, using an index calculated by the ESALQ.
We produce and sell three different types of ethanol: hydrous ethanol and anhydrous ethanol for fuel and industrial ethanol. The primary type of ethanol consumed in Brazil is hydrous ethanol, which is used as an alternative to gasoline for flex fuel vehicles (as opposed to anhydrous ethanol which is used as an additive to gasoline). As a result, hydrous ethanol represented approximately 64.2% of our ethanol production in fiscal year 2012 and 56.2% in fiscal year 2013. Our sales are mainly to fuel distributors in Brazil, of which the three largest are Petrobras Distribuidora S.A., Raízen Combustíveis S.A. and Cia. Brasileira de Petróleo Ipiranga. We also sell industrial alcohol, which is used in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. In fiscal year 2013, our largest ethanol customer was Raízen Combustíveis. In fiscal year 2013, we exported 47.8%, by volume, of the ethanol we sold. Our main export customers are trading companies which distribute our products mainly to the United States, Japan and Europe. Our exports are conducted through TEAS, an ethanol loading terminal at the Port of Santos.
Ethanol Production Process
We produce ethanol through a chemical process called yeasting, which is a process of fermenting the sugars contained in both sugarcane juice and molasses. Initially, we process the sugarcane used in ethanol production the same way that we process sugarcane for sugar production. The molasses resulting from this process is mixed with clear juice and then with yeast in tanks, and the by-product resulting from the yeasting process, called “yeasted wine,” has an ethanol content of approximately 7% to 9%. After the yeasting process, which takes approximately 10 hours, the yeasted wine is centrifuged, so that we can separate the yeast from the liquid. We use the separated yeast in the ethanol production process. We then boil the yeasted wine at different temperatures, which causes the ethanol to separate from other liquids. Hydrous ethanol is produced after different distillation stages. In order to produce anhydrous ethanol, hydrous ethanol undergoes a dehydration process. The liquid remaining after these processes is called vinasse, a by-product we use as fertilizer in our sugarcane fields. After the distillation and dehydration processes, we produce hydrous, anhydrous, neutral and industrial ethanol, and store the ethanol in large tanks.
The ethanol production flow can be summarized as follows:
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Preparation of the juice
. The fermentation is fed with a juice composed of approximately 20% of sugar, which is prepared with juice (from the treatment), molasses (from sugar production) and water. This juice must be cooled to approximately 30°C.
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Fermentation
. The fermentation of the juice is the result of the action of yeast, which firstly inverts the sucrose to glucose and fructose (monosaccharide), and then converts the monosaccharide into ethanol and carbon dioxide. This reaction occurs in a fermenter, which is fed with juice and yeast.
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Centrifuging
. After the fermentation, the resulting product is carried to centrifuges that separate the yeast from the beer, a solution of approximately 9%v/v (oGL) of ethanol.
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Treatment of the yeast
. The yeast that comes from the centrifuges is treated with sulfuric acid and returned to the fermenter tank to be utilized again.
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Distillation
. The beer is distillated in a sequence of distillation columns, which separate the water from the ethanol. This process occurs basically due to the differences of ethanol’s and water’s ebullition temperatures. In order to produce hydrous ethanol, two columns are used to achieve the concentration of 94%v/v (oGL) ethanol. From the first column, a slop called vinasse is obtained, which is used as a fertilizer in the sugarcane fields.
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Dehydration
. In order to produce anhydrous ethanol, two more columns are used to achieve the concentration of 99%v/v (oGL) ethanol. In the first column, the excess of water is separated with the aid of cycle-hexane.
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Ethanol Production Capacity and Output
Our current annual ethanol production capacity is approximately 2.6 billion liters. We were the largest producer of ethanol in Brazil in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, producing approximately 1,903 million liters of ethanol, representing 8.2% of the total ethanol production in Brazil’s central-south region, according to UNICA. We are one of the largest exporters of ethanol in the world, having traded R$3,299.9 million including trading in the domestic and foreign markets, having exported 1.2 billion liters in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, and exported 0.4 billion liters in the same period in 2012.
Cogeneration
Raízen Energia, is the world’s largest producer of energy from sugarcane bagasse. We currently have an installed energy capacity of 900 MW per year from our 24 mills, of which 13 mills sold its excess energy to the grid and on the spot market. We view our cogeneration business as strategic since it generally allows for a stable cash flow stream across commodity cycles, helping to reduce the volatility of our cash flows and operations.
Energy Cogeneration Highlights:
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For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
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2012
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2011
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Energy sold (MWh)
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3,034.8
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1,491.3
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1,254.0
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Net sales (R$ million)
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569.7
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235.1
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194.9
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Raízen Energia’s results are presented prior to being proportionally consolidated into our consolidated financial statements. As from June 1, 2011 we had consolidated 50% of Raízen Energia’s results. See more details in
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Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects
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A. Operating Results.
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Alternative sources of electricity, such as cogeneration from sugarcane bagasse, have become increasingly important within the Brazilian hydro-dependent energy matrix, particularly because the harvest period for sugarcane coincides with generally drier periods for hydraulic energy, when the overall energy supply is, therefore, more constricted. We are self-sufficient for our energy needs. In the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we sold 3,034.8 MWh, 1,491 MWh and 1,254 MWh, respectively, of energy to third parties. Our principal customers, besides the energy sold to the Brazilian grid, are utility companies, which together accounted for approximately 40% of our cogeneration sales in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. We sold our remaining excess electric energy through energy auctions.
Regulation
Raízen Energia is subject to various Brazilian federal, state and municipal environmental protection and health and safety laws and regulations governing, among other things, the generation, storage, handling, use, transportation and discharge of hazardous materials into the ground, air and water as well as regulation concerning electricity generation.
Permits
. Certain environmental laws require us to obtain from governmental authorities permits, licenses and authorizations to install and operate our mills, to burn sugarcane and to perform other operations.
We are subject to the regulations of the pollution control and remediation agencies of three Brazilian states:
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Environmental Company of the state of São Paulo (
Companhia Ambiental do Estado de São Paulo
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Environmental Agency of the state of Goiás (
Agência Goiana do Meio Ambiente
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Environmental Institute of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul (
Instituto de Meio Ambiente do Mato Grosso do Sul
), or IMASUL.
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Environmental Licensing of Raízen
: We operate mills, a port facility and numerous warehouses. All mills have environmental operating licenses. The National Environmental Council (
Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente
), or CONAMA, is the principal government body responsible for approving environmental licensing.
Sugarcane Burning
: The state of São Paulo and certain municipal governments have established laws and regulations that limit our ability to burn sugarcane or that reduce and/or eliminate the burning of sugarcane entirely. We have voluntarily signed the Agro-Environmental Sugar Cane Protocol, which establishes accelerated deadlines for the reduction of sugarcane burning.
Brazilian Forestry Code
: We are subject to the Brazilian Forestry Code, which prohibits land use in certain permanently protected areas, and obligates us to maintain and register a forestry reserve in each of our rural landholdings covering at least 20% of the total area of such land.
Environmental Proceedings
: We are party to a number of administrative and judicial proceedings for alleged failure to comply with environmental laws and regulations. Non-compliance with environmental law is subject to administrative, civil and/or criminal sanctions.
Electricity Regulation
: The Brazilian power industry is regulated by National Electric Energy Agency – ANEEL, or ANEEL, an independent federal regulatory agency, in accordance with the general guidelines set forth by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, or MME. To perform generation activities, we must obtain authorizations granted by ANEEL or execute concession agreements with the Federal Government through ANEEL. The activities related to generation and commercialization of electricity performed by Raízen Energia are subject to ANEEL’s supervision. Law No. 9,427 dated December 26, 1996, as amended, enacted by the Brazilian Government and supplemented by ANEEL’s regulation, governs the imposition of sanctions against the agents of the electricity sector based on the nature and importance of the breach (including warnings, fines, temporary suspension from the right to participate in bidding procedures for new concessions, licenses or authorizations and forfeiture). For each breach, the fines can be up to 2.0% of the revenue of the concessionaire in the 12-month period preceding any assessment notice or, for independent producers or self-producers (authorized agents), the estimated amount of energy produced in the same period. Some infractions that may result in fines relate to the failure of the agent to request ANEEL’s approval, including the following (pursuant to ANEEL Resolution No. 63/2004, as amended from time to time):
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entering into certain related party transactions;
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sale or assignment of the assets related to services rendered as well as the imposition of any encumbrance (including any security, bond, guarantee, pledge and mortgage) on them or any other assets related to the concession or the revenues of the electricity services;
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non-compliance with the schedule for the beginning of the commercial operation of the power plant, as previously approved by the ANEEL through the relevant contract.
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Comgás (Natural Gas Distribution)
Overview
With our acquisition of Comgás, we intend to strategically complement our business, while continuing to add value and reduce risk to our shareholders, by generating a potentially more predictable cash flow. We expect to expand our range of products and services provided. Comgás is Brazil’s largest distributor of piped natural gas, with a network reaching over nine thousand kilometers and delivering natural gas to more than one million residential, commercial and industrial consumers in over 70 cities. The Comgás concession area covers approximately 27% of Brazil’s gross domestic product, including 177 municipalities in the metropolitan regions of São Paulo, Campinas and Santos as well as the Paraíba Valley. See “Summary—Recent Developments—Acquisition of Comgás.”
Following the acquisition, we became the largest natural gas distributors in Brazil, with approximately 25% market share in Brazil in terms of volume of fuel sold in 2012, according to ABEGAS. We believe the prospects for
future availability of natural gas in Brazil are positive based on expected exploration of carbon deposits discovered in the pre-salt layer offshore of Brazil.
Comgás Highlights
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For Fiscal Year Ended December 31,
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Natural gas sold (million cbm)
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5,258.6
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4,834.7
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4,909.9
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Net sales (R$ million)(1)
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5,279.5
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4,102.7
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4,095.3
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(4,328.3
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1,447.8
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2,399.9
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Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospectus
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A. Operating Results.
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Regulation
The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels, or ANP, is responsible for the control, supervision and implementation of the government’s oil, gas and biofuel policies. The ANP regulates all aspects of the production, distribution and sale of oil products in Brazil, including product quality standards and minimum storage capacities required to be maintained by distributors and is also responsible for establishing the limits of oil-based fuel volume purchased by distributors based on their storage capacity.
In addition to the regulation by ANP, Comgás’ activities are also supervised and regulated by ARSESP, with which it maintains continuous dialogue through its directorate for Regulatory and Institutional Affairs, in order to enhance or formulate industry policies. In light of the approach shown by regulators in recent years, Comgás does not believe that there will be any sudden changes that may affect its business.
Other Business
Cosan’s other business is primarily represented by our lubricants business, CLE, is responsible for the manufacturing and distribution of passenger vehicle lubricants, commercial vehicle lubricants, industrial lubricants and special application products such as greases, cutting oils and car care products under the Mobil and Comma brands in Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay, and in specific sales channels in the United Kingdom and Asia.
Lubricants Highlights:
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Volume of lubricants sold (thousand liters)
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286.6
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216.7
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166.4
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Lubricants sales (R$ million)
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1,255.5
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1,018.8
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829.0
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Others sales (R$ million)
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167.1
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46.7
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Net sales (R$ million)
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1.422,6
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1,065.5
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829.0
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We have a wholly-owned lubricants oil blending plant, located in Rio de Janeiro, with an annual production capacity of 1.7 million barrels of lubricants per year, and a pier facility that allows us to import base stocks. We produce over 600 different lubricants, and purchase more than 400 raw materials, including basic oils and additives.
We sell our lubricants products, mainly through distributors and direct sales to industrial customers, as well as to wholesale customer accounts and car and motorcycle dealerships. We also produce and sell lubricants for partners such as Toyota, John Deere, Caterpillar, Honda and SKF.
We have exclusive distribution rights for Mobil brand products in Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay following the purchase of ExxonMobil’s lubricant distribution business in these three countries in 2011.
In July 2012, we acquired Comma Oil and Chemicals Limited, which reinforced our strategy to enter into the European lubricants and specialties markets. As a result, we acquired finished lubricants and the manufacture and sale of chemicals to third parties, all of Comma’s assets at the Gravesend site in Kent, England, as well as ownership of Comma’s trademarks and brand names. In addition, agreements will be in place to allow Comma to continue to distribute select Mobil-brand lubricants into specific sales channels in the United Kingdom and to continue to manufacture and distribute a range of seasonal and ancillary automotive products to ExxonMobil.
Our lubricants business is not subject to significant seasonality. However a significant proportion of our raw material purchases are invoiced in U.S. dollars and we hedge part of our shipments of base oils against variations in exchange rates.
Regulation
CLE is subject to substantially the same regulation by the same regulatory bodies that our fuel distribution business, Raízen Combustíveis, is subject to. See “—Raízen Combustíveis (Fuel Distribution).”
Rumo (Logistics)
Overview
Our logistics operations are operated through Rumo, which offers an integrated logistics solution to agricultural commodity producers located in the central-south of Brazil by transporting produce from the mills and depots by truck or rail to be loaded and stored in our port facility at the Port of Santos. Rumo also offers warehousing services.
Rumo Highlights:
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For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
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Port elevation volume (thousand tonnes)
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8,565.6
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7,759.2
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7,481.0
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Transportation sales (R$ million)
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549.4
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413.4
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305.8
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Loading sales (R$ million)
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150.0
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141.0
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118.1
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Other sales (R$ million)
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13.3
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17.6
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24.1
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Net sales (R$ million)
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712.8
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572.0
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448.0
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Rumo has a long-term agreement with América Latina Logística S.A., or ALL, a railroad concession operator which manages the principal railroads between the sugar producing areas of the central-south region of Brazil and the Port of Santos. This agreement provides for the exclusive transportation of raw sugar and other sugar derivatives and the expansion of ALL’s rail transport capacity through investments in ALL’s rail network.
Rumo is the concessionaire of three bulk port terminals at the Port of Santos, which, on a combined basis, is the largest bulk port terminal in the world, with a current annual combined loading capacity of 14 million tonnes, having loaded 8,565.6 million tonnes in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. We are currently investing in this port terminal to add an additional wharf to increase its capacity from the present capacity of 14 million tonnes to 17 million tonnes by 2015. After this expansion, we estimate this port terminal will have the capacity to support 70% of the volume exported by the sugar producers of the central-south region of Brazil. The terminal also has the capacity to store approximately 550,000 tonnes of sugar. The port facility serves clients, including Raízen Energia, EDF&Man, Sucden, Bunge, Coimex, Cargill, Louis Dreyfus Commodities and Noble among others, in the transport and export of sugar and soy products. Pursuant to the Port Concession Agreement with the state of São Paulo’s Port Authority, the concession granted to operate the south terminal (Cosan Portuária) will expire in 2036 and the concession granted to the north terminal (Teaçu), acquired in 2009, expires in 2016, and the renewal for an additional 20 years has already been requested.
Rumo is subject to the seasonality that influences the sugarcane harvest. During the peak months of the sugarcane harvest, there is higher demand for transport and logistics operations. Rumo is also subject to the risk that sugarcane mills may change their production mix in favor of ethanol if the relative prices of the two products swing that way. This could reduce the demand for sugar logistics and transport.
Regulation
The Brazilian constitution provides that the federal government, directly or by delegation to third parties, shall exploit port activities in Brazil. In 2001, the National Waterway Transportation Agency (
Agência Nacional de Transportes Aquaviários
), or ANTAQ was created in order to regulate the Brazilian port industry and to enter into the relevant concession and adhesion agreements regarding the provision of port services.
Until December 6, 2012, the Port Sector was governed by Federal Law 8,630, dated February 25, 1993 (the “Ports Modernization Law”), which provided the legal framework applicable to the exploration of the organized ports and the ports installations in Brazil. In view of the need to improve the applicable legislation, the Brazilian Federal Government launched Provisional Measure No. 595/2012 (Medida Provisória nº 595/2012) or MP 595/2012 that expressly revoked the Ports Modernization Law and established a new legal framework to the Port Sector in Brazil.
Before the enactment of the Ports Modernization Law, most of the port terminals were exploited by the government. The Ports Modernization Law was enacted to enable the participation of private investors in the Brazilian port industry by the creation of different port terminal exploitation models: public and private.
The Ports Modernization Law assured to any private party the right to construct, reform, expand, improve, lease and operate a public port terminal located within the “organized port area”, which are designated areas where ports must serve the public interest and the need for port service, subject to an authorization from the relevant authority. The development of port activities in an organized port area should be preceded by a competitive bidding process and the execution of a concession agreement with the federal government.
In the case of Rumo, the Docks Company of the state of São Paulo (
Companhia Docas do Estado de São Paulo
), or CODESP, granted us the right to exploit public terminals at the Port of Santos. The respective concessions agreements are dated as from 1996 and 2001. Accordingly, such agreements are governed by the Ports Modernization Law.
Rumo was qualified as a port operator under the Port Modernization Law and is, currently, subject primarily to the regulation of CODESP, which acts under the regulation of ANTAQ.
Public ports are governed by MP 595/2012 and by specific regulations that are still to be published by the Government in order to complement the provisions of MP 595/2012. MP 595/2012 does not provide for the need of adjustments of the terms of any concession agreements in force, requiring adjustments to be made only if both parties intend to extend the agreement. As a result, until new regulation provides otherwise, the concession agreements entered into by and between CODESP and us shall not be amended in order to adjust its terms to MP 595/2012.
Through our agreement with ALL, we are indirectly subject to the regulation of the National Land Transport Agency (
Agência Nacional de Transportes Terrestres
) or ANTT, which is responsible for monitoring road and rail transport operations and the federal concessions of road and rail infrastructure in Brazil.
Radar (Agricultural Land Development)
Our agricultural land development operations are run through Radar, a company focused on maximizing earnings from agricultural real estate assets by leveraging our unique market intelligence to acquire rural properties with high expected appreciation potential for subsequent leasing or resale. Since its founding in 2008, Radar has invested R$1.4 billion in land, which has been leased for sugarcane, soybean, corn and cotton farming. Radar currently manages approximately 106,000 hectares of land in the states of São Paulo, Goiás, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Maranhão, Bahia and Piauí. Radar recorded R$51.9 million in revenues for nine months during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.
On July 14, 2012, we began consolidating the financial information of our subsidiary Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A. The consolidation was a result in the change in Radar’s bylaws and shareholders’ agreement and as a result we will report a new business line in our financial information that was previously recognized by equity accounting.
In addition, during the second half of 2012, we contributed 23,100 hectares of agricultural land with a market value of R$551.4 million to Radar for the strategic alignment of our activities and as a result, we increased our direct and indirect stake in Radar’s capital stock from 18.9% to 37.7%. We hold an option to subscribe additional common shares of Radar, corresponding to an additional interest in its capital stock equal to up to 20% of the shares we hold in Radar immediately before the exercise (subtracted of shares issued as a result of stock options granted by Radar). The subscription option is exercisable upon the occurrence of certain conditions. The option may be entirely or partially exercised by us, on a single occasion, until September 9, 2018.
Regulation
Radar is subject to various Brazilian federal, state and municipal environmental protection and real estate laws and regulations governing, among other things, the acquisition, lease and disposal of farmland investments.
Permits: Certain environmental laws require the tenants of Radar’s properties to obtain permits, licenses and approvals from governmental authorities in order to conduct agricultural activities and operate storage facilities. Although Radar is a real estate investor, there is nonetheless an effect on Radar’s revenues from tenants who are unable to or who are required to obtain the appropriate licenses and approvals in order to use the land.
We are subject to regulations by the following principal governmental agencies:
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Instituto Nacional de Colonização e Reforma Agrária
or INCRA: Responsible for regulating the ownership of agricultural properties. This agency monitors the operation of the agricultural properties.
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Georeferencing Process
: Georeferencing is an important procedure, necessary for registering any title of an acquired agricultural property. This procedure must be approved by INCRA and eliminates risks of overlap in property titles. INCRA is the primary regulator for approving georeferencing for any agricultural properties in the country.
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Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis
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Local environmental agencies: The
Secretarias de Meio Ambiente Estaduais
(State Secretaries of the Environment),
Secretaria do Meio Ambiente
or SEMA – MT,
Secretaria do Meio Ambiente
or SMA and
Instituto do Meio Ambiente e Recursos Hídricos
or INEMA.
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Land Ownership: The Constitution defines land ownership rights for companies and Radar’s business is subject such rights.
Brazilian Forestry Code: We are subject to the Brazilian Forestry Code, which prohibits land use in certain permanently protected areas, and obliges us to maintain and register a forestry reserve in each of our rural landholdings covering at least 20% of the total area of such land. The responsibility of maintaining the legal reserve and permanent preservation areas are both the land owner’s (Radar) and the land operator’s responsibilities (tenants).
Competition
Fuel Distribution
In the fuel distribution business, we are subject to competition, both from companies in the industries in which we operate and from companies in other industries that produce similar products. Our competitors include service stations of large integrated oil companies, independent gasoline service stations, convenience stores, fast food stores, and other similar retail outlets, some of which are well-recognized national or regional retail systems. The Brazilian fuel distribution industry has consolidated significantly in recent years, with the five major distributors increasing their combined market share from 65.2% in 2000 to 95.6% in 2011. The top-four distributors in Brazil are: Petrobras, operating through the BR Distribuidora brand, Ultrapar S.A., through the Ipiranga and Texaco brands, Raízen, through Shell and AleSat Combustíveis S.A., a domestic Brazilian fuel distribution company. The principal competitive factors affecting the retail marketing operations include site location, product price, selection and quality, site appearance and cleanliness, hours of operation, store safety, customer loyalty and brand recognition. We
believe that we are in a strong position to compete effectively on ethanol due to the synergies that further integration with Shell will bring.
We also face competition from international ethanol producers that use other ethanol sources, such as corn and sugar beet for the generation of fuel ethanol.
Sugar, Ethanol and Cogeneration
The sugar industry in Brazil has experienced increased consolidation through merger and acquisition activity during the last several years. Most of this activity has involved companies and facilities located in the central-south region of Brazil, one of the most productive sugar producing regions in the world. Despite this recent wave of consolidation, the industry remains highly fragmented with more than 320 sugar mills and 100 company groups participating.
We also face competition from international sugar producers. We are the largest sugar producer in Brazil and one of the largest sugar producers in the world with 4.2 million tonnes of sugar produced in the 2012/2013 harvest, compared to British Sugar (1.2 million tonnes of sugar produced in the 2011/2012 harvest) and Südzucker AG of Germany (with 5.4 million tonnes of sugar produced in the same period). These producers, however, are the beneficiaries of considerable governmental subsidies in their principal sales markets.
Natural Gas
Comgás’ concession area covers approximately 27% of Brazil’s gross domestic product, including 177 municipalities in the metropolitan regions of São Paulo, Campinas and Santos as well as the Paraíba Valley. Comgás distributes natural gas for residential, commercial and industrial customers, and also supplies gas for use as fuel for vehicles and electricity generation. For the residential and commercial customers, Comgás holds exclusivity rights within its area of concession. For industrial customers, Comgás has exclusive distribution rights until 2029. Comgás faces competition from electricity concessionaires, oil and ethanol producers in its activities.
Research and Development
Our principal research and development activities are currently concentrated in the following key areas:
We engage CanaVialis S.A., or CanaVialis, to provide us with access to its sugarcane genetic improvement program specifically tailored to Raízen Energia’s mills. CanaVialis, which is a subsidiary of Monsanto, is Brazil’s only privately-owned firm focused on the genetic improvement of sugarcane. We benefit from their support services and use of their biofactory (the largest in Brazil), which allows us to decrease the amount of time required for seedling production and grant us access to new, improved sugarcane varieties through their genetic improvement program. CanaVialis also conducts field trials and region-specific genetic selection programs to develop sugarcane varieties for our greenfield projects where we are building new sugarcane mills.
Raízen also invests in innovation in the ethanol manufacturing process. Raízen has a 16.3% stake in Codexis and in Shell’s commercialization rights of Iogen Energy. The two companies - Codexis and Iogen – conduct research into advanced fuels, including ethanol extracted from the cellulose of sugarcane and other plants.
We conduct research and development into renewable base oils through Novvi S.A., a Joint Venture between Cosan and Amyris formed in 2011. Novvi was established for the worldwide development, production and commercialization of renewable base oils made from Biofene, Amyris’ renewable farnesene.
We are an integrated energy and infrastructure company and, when considered together with the Joint Venture, a Brazilian market leader in fuel distribution, sugar and ethanol production, natural gas distribution and logistics. Our main operations include: (1) the distribution of fuels in the Brazilian market through Raízen Combustíveis, our downstream Joint Venture company; (2) the production and sale of sugar and ethanol and the cogeneration of electricity from sugarcane bagasse through Raízen Energia, our upstream Joint Venture company; (3) piped natural gas distribution in the state of São Paulo through our recently acquired subsidiary Comgás; (4) the manufacturing and distribution of lubricants under the Mobil licensed trademark in Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay, and in the European and Asian market under the Comma brand; (5) providing logistics services for the transportation of
sugar, including truck and rail transportation, as well as port loading services through our subsidiary Rumo; and (6) the purchase, leasing and sale of agricultural land through our subsidiary Radar.
(1) Total economic interest.
(2) Indirect controlling interest.
A list of the Company’s subsidiaries is included in note 2 of our audited consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011 attached hereto. See also Exhibit 8.1 to this annual report.
The Joint Venture consists of three separate legal entities:
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Raízen Energia S.A.
: a sugar and ethanol company, which, among other things, conducts the production of sugar and ethanol, as well as all cogeneration activities. Cosan and its subsidiaries and Shell and its affiliates each own 50% common equity interest in this entity. In addition, Cosan and its subsidiaries own 50% plus one share of the voting shares (and preferred shares bearing preferential dividend rights in certain circumstances), whereas Shell and its affiliates own 50% minus one of this entity’s voting shares.
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Raízen Combustíveis S.A.
: a downstream company, which conducts the supply, distribution and sale of fuels in Brazil. The resulting company has a network of approximately 4,600 fuel stations throughout Brazil. Cosan and its subsidiaries and Shell and its affiliates likewise each own 50% common equity interest in this entity. In this entity, however, Cosan and its subsidiaries own 50% minus one of the voting shares, whereas Shell and its affiliates own 50% plus one of the voting shares. Cosan and its subsidiaries and Shell and its affiliates also hold preferred shares bearing preferential dividend rights in certain circumstances if certain contingent targets are met.
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Raízen S.A.
: a management company, which is the Joint Venture’s face to the market and facilitates the building of a unified corporate culture. Cosan and its subsidiaries and Shell and its affiliates each own 50% of the equity and voting interests in this company.
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For more information related to property, plant and equipment see note 17 of our audited consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011 attached hereto.
We present a summary below of our material tangible fixed assets, including investment properties and intangible assets (concessions), by segment:
Raízen Combustíveis
Raízen Combustíveis distributes fuels through 62 distribution terminals to approximately 4,700 service stations throughout Brazil under the Shell brand and also has 54 airport terminals supplying aviation fuel.
Raízen Energia
Raízen Energia operates 24 mills with a crushing capacity of 66 million tons and 930 MW of annual generation capacity. All of these facilities are located in the central and southeastern regions of Brazil, which is one of the world’s most productive sugarcane regions, primarily because of its favorable soil, topography and climate, nearby research and development organizations and logistics infrastructure.
Comgás
Comgás is Brazil’s largest natural gas distributor with a pipeline network of over 9,000 kilometers, supplying natural gas to over one million residential, commercial and industrial consumers in 70 cities. Its concession area accounts for approximately 27% of Brazil’s gross domestic product, covering 177 municipalities in the metropolitan regions of São Paulo, Campinas, Santos and the Paraíba Valley.
Lubricants and Specialties
CLE has a production plant located on the Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, with a production capacity of 1.4 million barrels of lubricants per year, storage capacity for base oils and lubricants (195,000 barrels) and a pier facility for docking ships of up to 20,000 tonnes.
Rumo
Rumo’s logistic operation moves sugar from mills located in the south-central regions of Brazil to the port of Santos using 929 railcars and 50 locomotives. Rumo takes the sugar from the mills using trucks and loads it into railcars at one of its five trans-shipment terminals strategically located in the interior of the state of São Paulo for transportation to the port of Santos. Rumo’s facilities at the port include two berths and ten discharging grids capable of loading 14 million tons of sugar and other grains annually making it one of the largest sugar terminals in the world.
Radar
Radar is one of the largest private landowners in Brazil, with a portfolio of approximately 108 thousand hectares of agricultural land (approximately 266 thousand acres) appraised to be worth R$3.2 billion as of March 31, 2013.
Capital Expenditures
Our capital expenditure program is currently focused on the following areas:
Raízen Combustíveis
As of March 31, 2013, Raízen completed the process of rebranding 1,500 Esso-branded service stations to the Shell brand at an estimated total cost of R$140 million. This was principally financed from our own resources.
Raízen Energia
Brownfield Projects
Raízen has brownfield projects under review until the 2015/16 harvest on mills totaling R$3.4 billion which we estimate will expand our annual sugarcane crushing capacity by the 2015/2016 harvest:
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Current crushing capacity
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Caarapó
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2014
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2.3
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4.4
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2.1
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Paraalcool
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2015
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1.1
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2.6
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1.5
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3.6
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Logum - ethanol pipeline
Logum Logística S.A. is the company responsible for construction and operation of the Ethanol System Logistics (logistics, loading, unloading, handling and storage, operation of ports and terminals and inland waterway) that involve multimodal transport: pipelines, waterways (barges), highways (tankers) and coastal (vessels). With major investments, Logum will cross 45 municipalities, linking the main ethanol producing regions in the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul to the main points of storage and distribution in Paulínia
(upstate São Paulo). Part of this integrated system will consist of a long distance runner, of about 1,300 km (880 miles), which will connect the regions of Jataí (state of Goías) and Paulínia (state of São Paulo). The estimated investment for construction is R$7.0 billion (mostly financed through BNDES) and the first phase of the project is expected to start operating in 2013. The expected annual capacity is 21 billion liters of ethanol.
Raízen owns 20% of Logum along with five other companies as follows: Copersucar (20%), Odebrecht (20%), Petrobras (20%), Camargo Correa (10%) and Uniduto (46%). Raízen Energia holds a 30.9% equity interest in Uniduto.
Comgás
Comgás has been investing in its network expansion and in the year ended December 31, 2012, invested R$616 million, of which approximately 75% was earmarked for programs to expand the distribution network to previously untapped regions. In 2013, we expect to reach a new record investing approximately R$878 million, of which approximately 60% is associated with expansion programs and approximately 35% is related to network support investments in order to reinforce, restore and renovate the existing distribution network.
Rumo
Itirapina Terminal
Rumo invested R$79 million for the construction of the Itirapina Terminal to provide the most advanced truck-to-railway transshipment solution. The terminal is located in the sugar mill region in the state of São Paulo, specifically in the intersection of the two most important railway lines with a static capacity of 100,000 tons and cargo capacity of 12 million tons / year. A significant part of the funds came from BNDES. The terminal is already in operation.
Port Terminal Cover
The construction of the South Terminal Cover in the port of Santos is one of Rumo’s most innovative projects. Periods of consistent rain lasting longer than 120 days will force the suspension of logistic operations, increasing the line of trucks and ships in the port. Due to this operational issue, Rumo is building a metal cover that will be 138 meters long and 76 meters high to allow ships to load during the rainy season. The project is expected to be completed in the first semester of 2014 at an estimated cost of R$69 million. This project is mainly funded by BNDES.
Radar
Radar is continuously investing in agricultural land and has made total investments of R$2.5 billion in land purchases since 2008. The company has a current land portfolio of approximately 108 thousand hectares (approximately 266 thousand acres) appraised to be worth R$3.2 billion as of March 31, 2013.
None.
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2013 and 2012 and for each of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, which are included in this annual report, as well as with the information presented under the sections entitled “Presentation of Financial and Other Information” and “Item 3. Key Information—Selected Financial Information.”
The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth in “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Item 3. Key Information—D. Risk Factors.”
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations presents the following:
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a brief overview of our company and the principal factors that influence our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity;
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a review of our financial presentation and accounting policies, including our critical accounting policies;
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a discussion of the principal factors that influence our results of operations;
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a discussion of developments since the end of fiscal year 2013 that may materially affect our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity;
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a discussion of our results of operations for the years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011;
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a discussion of our liquidity and capital resources, including our working capital at March 31, 2013, our cash flows for the years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, and our material short-term and long-term indebtedness at March 31, 2013; and
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a discussion of our contractual commitments.
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Financial Presentation and Accounting Policies
Presentation of Financial Statements
The discussion in this section is based on our audited consolidated financial statements at March 31, 2013, March 31, 2012 and for the fiscal years ended at March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. We use IFRS as issued by the IASB for financial reporting purposes. Our audited consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities. Investments in entities in which the Company does not have control but has significant influence over managing the business, are accounted for using the equity method. The results of operations of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis, our Joint Venture, are accounted for using the proportionate consolidation method, under IAS 31, which will be replaced by IFRS 11, Joint Arrangements, as for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. For further details on the impacts of adopting IFRS 11, see note 4 of our financial statements. Intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated upon consolidation.
Business Segments and Presentation of Segment Financial Data
In connection with the changes to our business brought about principally by the business combinations with Radar and Comgás, the Company now presents six reportable segments:
(1) Raízen Energia, our sugar and ethanol Joint Venture company;
(2) Raízen Combustíveis, our fuel distribution Joint Venture company;
(3) Rumo, logistics services for transportation, storage and port lifting, mainly for sugar products;
(4) Radar, which is focused on buying, selling and leasing of agricultural land for sugarcane plants and grains;
(5) Comgás, a company engaged in the distribution of piped natural gas in part of the territory of the State of São Paulo; and
(6) Other Businesses, which principally comprise the manufacturing and distribution of lubricants.
Our discussion and analysis of the results of fiscal year 2013 in comparison to fiscal year 2012 and fiscal year 2012 in comparison to fiscal year 2011 have been performed based on the new segmentation of the Company in place since June 1, 2011. For this, the presentation of financial segment data for fiscal year 2012 and 2011 has been reclassified in accordance with IFRS 8 to allow for greater comparability. Our sugar retail business, Cosan Alimentos, was previously reported as a separate segment, and now is presented as a discontinued operations. As a
result of business combinations, which occurred during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Comgás segment is presented for a period of five months, and Radar is presented for a period of nine months.
We evaluate and manage business segment performance based on information prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB, and, accordingly, the segment data included in this annual report is presented under IFRS as issued by the IASB.
With respect to the results of Raízen our chief operating decision-makers evaluate the results of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combústiveis on the same basis that they are evaluated by the management and chief operating decision-makers of Raízen, and thus we present our discussion and analysis of the results of these segments on Raízen’s results before they are proportionally consolidated into Cosan’s consolidated financial statements. In our consolidated financial statements, we eliminate 50% of the results of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis. This presentation is consistent with note 29 of our consolidated financial statements attached hereto.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period. Such estimates and assumptions are reviewed on a continuous basis and changes are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
A significant change in the facts and circumstances on which judgments, estimates and assumptions are based, may cause a material impact on the results and financial condition of the Company. The significant judgments, estimates and assumptions under IFRS as issued by the IASB are as follows:
Deferred income taxes and social contribution
. Deferred tax assets are recognized for all unused tax losses and temporary differences between the accounting and tax books to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the losses can be utilized. Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognized, based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies. For further detail on deferred income taxes see note 21 of our consolidated financial statements attached hereto.
Biological Assets
. Before harvest, our crops are biological assets. Subsequent to harvest, biological transformation ceases and the harvested crops meet the definition of agricultural produce under IAS 41 “Biological Assets.” As prescribed by IAS 41, we initially recognize planted crops at fair value. We capitalize expenses incurred for the initial planting and immediately adjust this to fair value, recognizing any gain or loss in cost of sales. Capitalized expenses for growing crops include land preparation expenses and other direct production expenses incurred during the sowing period including costs of labor, fuel, seeds, agrochemical and fertilizer, among others. We re-measure biological assets at each subsequent measurement reporting date and at the point of harvest at fair value less selling costs. The objective of the fair value model under IAS 41 is to recognize gains and losses arising from such measurements gradually over the asset’s life rather than only on sale or realization. IAS 41 prescribes, among other things, the accounting treatment for biological assets during the period of growth, degeneration, production and procreation, and for the initial measurement of agricultural produce at the point of harvest.
The fair value is determined based on the discounted cash flow method, taking into consideration expected future harvest volumes, market prices, sugarcane productivity or harvest yields, discount rates, as well as other assumptions.
The discounted cash flow method requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including observable and unobservable data. Changes in the assumptions underlying such subjective inputs can materially affect the fair value estimate and impact our results of operations and financial condition from period to period.
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As of March 31, 2013, the impact of a reasonable 10% increase (decrease) in estimated market prices, with all other variables held constant, would result in an increase (decrease) in the fair value of our plantations less cost to sell of R$516.7 million for sugarcane.
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A reasonable 10% increase (decrease) in estimated costs, with all other variables held constant, would result in an increase (decrease) in the fair value of our plantations less cost to sell of R$ 518.3 million for sugarcane.
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A reasonable 10% increase (decrease) in estimated yields, with all other variables held constant, would result in an increase (decrease) in the fair value of our plantations less cost to sell of R$1,175.9 million for sugarcane.
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A reasonable 100 basis points increase (decrease) in discount rates, with all other variables held constant, would result in an increase (decrease) in the fair value of our plantations less cost to sell of R$54 million for sugarcane.
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Intangible assets and Property, Plant and Equipment, or “P,P&E
. The calculation of depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and P,P&E includes the estimation of the useful lives. Also, the determination of the acquisition date fair value of intangible assets and P,P&E acquired in business combinations is a significant estimate. The Company annually performs a review of impairment indicators for intangible assets and P,P&E. Also, an impairment test is undertaken for goodwill. An impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. The key assumptions used to determine the recoverable amount for the different cash generating units for which goodwill is allocated are further explained in notes 17 and 18 of our consolidated financial statements attached hereto.
Business Combinations
. Accounting for business combinations requires the allocation of our purchase price to the various assets and liabilities of the acquired business at their respective fair values. We use all available information to make these fair value determinations. In some instances, assumptions with respect to the timing and amount of future revenues and expenses associated with an asset might have to be used in determining its fair value. Actual timing and amount of net cash flows from revenues and expenses related to that asset over time may differ materially from those initial estimates, and if the timing is delayed significantly or if the net cash flows decline significantly, the asset could become impaired. Contingent consideration, resulting from business combinations, is valued at fair value at the acquisition date.
On the formation of our Joint Venture we measured both the consideration transferred (our sugar and ethanol business, as well as our Esso branded fuel stations) and the proportion of assets received and liabilities assumed (50% of the Joint Venture including Shell’s fuel stations and distribution terminals) at fair value. The accounting for business combination generated a significant gain from the bargain purchase, which we recognized in our results of operations in fiscal year 2013. Had the assumptions and determinations used in measuring fair values been different, our gain recorded on bargain purchase could have been materially higher or lower, and significantly affected our results of operations recorded in fiscal year 2013.
When we have authority to control the financial and operating policies of another entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities, such entity is accounted for as a subsidiary and consolidated into our financial statements. We consider we have control over our subsidiary Radar, though we don’t own a majority of the common shares, because the Radar shareholders’ agreement gives us the right to direct all relevant activities of Radar and have a majority vote in key financial and operating decisions. In addition, the vast majority of the rights of the non-controlling shareholders in Radar are considered protective in nature. We are also able to appoint a majority of the members of the board of directors of Radar and have outstanding warrants against the non-controlling shareholders, which are currently exercisable and grant us the ability to purchase an additional 20% interest in Radar.
Fair value of financial instruments
. When the fair value of financial assets and liabilities recorded in the statement of financial position cannot be derived from active markets, their fair value is determined using valuation techniques including the discounted cash flow model. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets where possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgment is required in establishing fair values. The judgments include considerations of inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in assumptions about these factors could affect the reported fair value of financial instruments. For further details on financial instruments refer to note 26 of our consolidated financial statements attached hereto.
Contingent liabilities
. We are currently involved in certain legal and administrative proceedings that arise from our normal course of business as described in note 18 to our consolidated financial statements. We believe that the extent to which these contingencies are recognized in our consolidated financial statements is adequate. It is our policy to record accrued liabilities in regard to contingencies when the probability of an existing obligation is considered more likely than not to occur in the opinion of our management, based on information available to the company, including information obtained from our internal and external legal advisors. Future results of operations
could be materially affected by changes in our assumptions, by the effectiveness of our strategies relating to these proceedings, by future developments in each matter being discussed or by changes in approach, such as a change in settlement in dealing with these matters.
Share based payments
. We measure the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The estimation of fair value for share-based payment transactions requires determining the most appropriate valuation model, which is dependent on the terms and conditions of the grant. This estimate also requires determining the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model including the assumption of the expected life of the share option, volatility and dividend yield. The assumptions and models used for estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions are disclosed in note 34.
Pension benefits
. The cost of defined benefit pension plans and other post-employment medical benefits and the present value of the pension obligation are determined using actuarial valuations. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions, which may differ from actual results in the future. These include the determination of the discount rate, future salary increases, mortality rates and future pension increases. A defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date. Further details about the assumptions used are included in note 33 of our consolidated financial statements attached hereto.
Principal Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations
In addition to the factors that are described in “Item 4. Information on the Company—B. Business Overview,” our results of operations have been influenced and will continue to be influenced by the following key factors:
Acquisitions, Partnerships and Corporate Restructurings
Our strategy is to be a leading Brazilian group in the energy and infrastructure businesses, for this reason, since May 2004, we have expanded our operations primarily through acquisitions, partnerships and corporate restructurings, and increased annual sugarcane crushing capacity by approximately 6.2% from 53.0 million tonnes to approximately 56.2 million tonnes as of March 31, 2013. We have also diversified into other operations to become a vertically integrated energy and infrastructure company. As a result, our net sales and gross profit have increased significantly.
Sugar
The profitability of our sugar products is principally affected by fluctuations in the international price of raw sugar and in the
real
/dollar exchange rate. International raw sugar prices are determined based on the New York Board of Trade Futures Contract No. 11, or “NY11.” Refined sugar trades at a premium to raw sugar, known as the “white premium,” and its price is determined based on the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange Contract No. 5, or “LIFFE No. 5.” Prices are affected by the perceived and actual supply and demand for sugar and its substitute products. The supply of sugar is affected by weather conditions, governmental trade policies and regulations and the amount of sugarcane and sugar beet planted by farmers, including substitution by farmers of other agricultural commodities for sugarcane or sugar beet. Demand is affected by growth in worldwide consumption of sugar and the prices of substitute sugar products. From time to time, imbalances may occur between overall sugarcane and sugar beet processing capacity, sugarcane and sugar beet supply and the demand for sugar products. Prices of sugar products are also affected by these imbalances, which, in turn, impact our decisions regarding whether and when to purchase, store or process sugarcane, to produce sugar or whether to produce more ethanol.
The table below sets forth the prices for raw sugar NY11 for the periods indicated:
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For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
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Initial quote
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0.2458
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0.2744
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0.1670
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Closing quote
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0.1766
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0.2471
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0.2711
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Daily average quote
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0.2007
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0.2563
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0.2376
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Monthly average quote
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0.2005
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0.2542
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0.2391
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High quote
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0.2458
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0.3134
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0.3531
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Low quote
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0.1766
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0.2047
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0.1367
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Source
: NYBOT; prices from the 1st Generic Future.
The table below sets forth the prices for refined sugar LIFFE for the periods indicated:
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For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
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Initial quote
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643.10
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713.20
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481.60
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Closing quote
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503.30
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643.60
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711.70
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Daily average quote
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554.96
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678.13
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639.66
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Monthly average quote
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554.71
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672.42
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643.84
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High quote
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658.20
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876.30
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844.50
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Low quote
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483.20
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582.00
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437.80
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Source
: LIFFE; prices from the 1st Generic Future.
Ethanol
Our ethanol products are affected by domestic Brazilian and international prices of ethanol, competition, governmental policies and regulations and market demand for ethanol as an alternative or additive to gasoline. The price for ethanol we sell in Brazil is set in accordance with market prices, using indices published by the Agriculture School of the University of São Paulo (
Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz—ESALQ
) and BM&FBOVESPA as a reference. Prices for ethanol we export are set based on international market prices, including the New York Board of Trade’s recently-launched ethanol futures contract. Prices for the industrial alcohol and bottled alcohol products we sell are also set based on market prices and have been historically higher than market prices for ethanol.
The table below sets forth the prices for hydrous ethanol in the Brazilian market for the periods indicated:
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Hydrous Ethanol Esalq (US$/thousand liters)
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For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
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Initial quote
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663.10
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890.30
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431.10
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Closing quote
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597.00
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667.40
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982.20
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Daily average quote
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555.91
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705.80
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557.85
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Monthly average quote
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556.50
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703.07
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576.16
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High quote
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663.10
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922.80
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982.20
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Low quote
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494.90
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597.50
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381.10
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The table below sets forth the prices for anhydrous ethanol in the Brazilian market for the periods indicated:
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Anhydrous Ethanol Esalq (US$/thousand liters)
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For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
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Initial quote
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705.90
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1,219.70
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495.70
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Closing quote
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663.40
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709.40
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1,157.20
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Daily average quote
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636.37
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840.11
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636.49
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Monthly average quote
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636.57
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832.68
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638.69
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High quote
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705.90
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1,726.50
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1,157.20
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Low quote
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545.80
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666.00
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435.60
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The following table sets forth our average selling prices (in R$ per thousand liters) for ethanol in the export market for the periods indicated:
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Ethanol (R$/thousand liters)
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For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
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Average Unitary Price
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1,627
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1,406
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950
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Demand for Fuels
Demand for gasoline, ethanol and diesel is susceptible to volatility related to the level of economic activity in Brazil and may also fluctuate depending on the performance of specific industries in the Brazilian market. We expect that a decrease in economic activity would adversely affect demand for fuels.
Currency Fluctuations
A significant proportion of the sales of sugar of Raízen Energia and a significant proportion of the base oil purchases of CLE are conducted in U.S. dollars. Therefore a depreciation of the Brazilian real against the U.S. dollar would have the effect of increasing our sales in Raízen Energia, and increasing our costs of sales in CLE. An appreciation of the Brazilian real against the U.S. dollar would have the opposite effect.
A significant proportion of our debt is denominated in U.S. dollars. A depreciation of the Brazilian real against the U.S. dollar would increase our debt burden and our related financial expenses. However, we have receivables and other financial assets denominated in U.S. dollars, which would partially offset the impact that a depreciation of the real would have on our financial position. An appreciation of the Brazilian real against the U.S. dollar would have the opposite effect.
Seasonality
Raízen Energia is subject to seasonal trends based on the sugarcane growing cycle in the Center-South region of Brazil. The annual sugarcane harvesting period in south-central region of Brazil begins in April / May and ends in November / December. This creates variations in inventory, which is usually high in November to cover sales between harvest (i.e. from December to April) and a degree of seasonality in gross profit from sales of ethanol and sugar significantly lower in the last quarter of fiscal year. This seasonality also impacts our sugar logistics segment, Rumo, by concentrating demand for transport to the Port of Santos during the peak months of the sugarcane harvest. None of our other business segments are subject to significant seasonal trends.
Inflation
Inflation rates in Brazil were 4.3% in 2009, 5.9% in 2010, 6.5% in 2011 and 5.8% in 2012 as measured by the Broad Consumer Price Index (
Índice Nacional de Preços ao Consumidor Ampliado
), or IPCA, published by the Brazilian Institute for Geography and Statistics (
Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
), or IBGE. Inflation affects our financial performance by increasing certain of our operating expenses denominated in reais (and not linked to the U.S. dollar). These operating expenses include labor costs, leases, and selling and general administrative expenses. However, inflation did not have a material impact on our business for the periods presented.
Other Factors
Other factors that will impact the results of our operations include:
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Hedging transactions (as discussed under “Hedging Transactions and Exposures”);
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Trade barriers in U.S., European and other markets that currently limit access to their domestic sugar industry through quotas, subsidies and restrictions on imports;
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The evolving use of ethanol derivatives as an alternative to oil derivatives and as a cleaner-burning fuel, derived from renewable sources;
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The use of ethanol as a cleaner-burning fuel, derived from renewable sources;
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Changes in international prices of oil (denominated in U.S. dollars) and related changes in the domestic prices of oil (denominated in
reais
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The growth rate of the global economy and its resulting corresponding growth in worldwide sugar consumption;
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The growth rate of Brazil´s gross domestic product, which impacts the demand for our products and, consequently, our sales volume in Brazil; and
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The tax policies adopted by the Brazilian federal government and the governments of the Brazilian states in which we operate, and our resulting tax obligation.
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Cost Structure
Our cost structure for Raízen Energia may be divided into costs that are linked to the prices of our products and costs that are not linked to the prices of our products. Two of our principal cost components, raw materials and land leases, are linked to the prices of our products. Accordingly, we adjust the prices of our products to follow fluctuations in the cost of our raw materials and leased land, substantially minimizing the impact of this cost volatility on our results of operations. In addition, another relevant portion of our costs is represented by agricultural and industrial inputs, some of which are imported and which are also subject to price fluctuations primarily as a result of exchange rate variations. As 45.8% of our net sales are derived from exports, a portion of fluctuations in the costs of these inputs is offset by similar fluctuations in our Brazilian and international prices, minimizing the impact of this cost volatility on our results of operations.
Our cost structure for Rumo is affected by fixed and variable costs. Costs related to our property, plant & equipment incur fixed depreciation charges, which increase in line with our capital expenditure. Costs relating to the transportation of sugar and other commodities are partially dependent on sales volumes.
Our cost structure for Comgás is affected by fixed and variable costs. Costs related to our property, plant & equipment incur fixed depreciation charges which increase in line with our capital expenditure. Costs relating to the natural gas resource, costs relating to transportation and other gas services are affected by volumes sold.
Our cost structure for other business is affected by cost base oil imported and additives for lubricants.
Hedging Transactions and Exposures
Raízen Energia hedges part of the future price risk of its sugar production estimated to be exported and exchange rate derivative transactions, using future contracts, options and swaps.
Raízen Energia’s hedging strategy seeks to protect it from cash flow risks caused by commodities price and exchange rates fluctuations and as most of the derivative instruments have been designated for hedge accounting, Raízen Energia has not experienced material gains or losses in their financial results.
See note 32 of our consolidated financial statements attached hereto for further information.
The following discussion of our results of operations is based on the financial information derived from our audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB, unless otherwise stated. In the following discussion, references to increases or decreases in any year are made by comparison with the corresponding prior year, as applicable, except as the context otherwise indicates.
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2013 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2012
Consolidated Results
The following table sets forth our consolidated income statement for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:
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For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of
reais
, except percentages)
|
|
Consolidated Income Statement
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
|
30,016.5
|
|
|
|
23,390.5
|
|
|
|
28.3
|
%
|
Cost of goods sold
|
|
|
(26,684.3
|
)
|
|
|
(20,887.6
|
)
|
|
|
(27.8
|
)%
|
Gross profit
|
|
|
3,332.2
|
|
|
|
2,502.8
|
|
|
|
33.1
|
%
|
Selling expenses
|
|
|
(1,292.3
|
)
|
|
|
(1,052.3
|
)
|
|
|
(22.8
|
)%
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
(845.5
|
)
|
|
|
(634.0
|
)
|
|
|
(33.4
|
)%
|
Other, net
|
|
|
326.3
|
|
|
|
122.4
|
|
|
|
166.6
|
%
|
Gain on the de-recognition of subsidiaries to form the JVs
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
2,752.7
|
|
|
|
(100.0
|
)%
|
Operations income / (expenses)
|
|
|
(1,811.5
|
)
|
|
|
1,188.9
|
|
|
|
(252.4
|
)%
|
Income before financial results, equity income of associates and income taxes
|
|
|
1,520.8
|
|
|
|
3,691.6
|
|
|
|
(58.8
|
)%
|
Equity income of associates
|
|
|
58.9
|
|
|
|
33.3
|
|
|
|
76.9
|
%
|
Financial results, net
|
|
|
(619.6
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)
|
|
|
(480.5
|
)
|
|
|
(28.9
|
)%
|
Profit before income taxes
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|
|
960.0
|
|
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|
3,244.5
|
|
|
|
(70.4
|
)%
|
Income taxes (Current)
|
|
|
(294.6
|
)
|
|
|
(133.9
|
)
|
|
|
(120.0
|
)%
|
Income taxes (Deferred)
|
|
|
153.4
|
|
|
|
(982.5
|
)
|
|
|
84.4
|
%
|
Total income taxes
|
|
|
(141.2
|
)
|
|
|
(1,116.4
|
)
|
|
|
(87.4
|
)%
|
Profit from continuing operations
|
|
|
818.8
|
|
|
|
2,128.1
|
|
|
|
(61.5
|
)%
|
Profit from discontinued operations, net of tax
|
|
|
138.9
|
|
|
|
64.2
|
|
|
|
116.4
|
%
|
Net income for the year
|
|
|
957.7
|
|
|
|
2,192.3
|
|
|
|
(56.3
|
)%
|
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
|
|
|
(526.3
|
)
|
|
|
(1,011.0
|
)
|
|
|
47.8
|
%
|
Net income attributable to owners of the Company
|
|
|
431.4
|
|
|
|
1,181.3
|
|
|
|
(63.5
|
)%
|
Net Sales
We report net sales after deducting Brazilian federal and state taxes assessed on gross sales (ICMS, PIS, COFINS), IPI (a federal value-added tax assessed on our gross sales in the Brazilian market at rates that vary by product) and INSS (federal social contribution taxes assessed on our gross sales in the Brazilian market of our agribusiness entities at a rate of 2.85%). Deductions from gross sales in the Brazilian domestic market, which are subject to these taxes, are significantly greater than our deductions from gross sales in export markets.
Net sales increased 28.3% to R$30,016.5 million during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, from R$23,390.5million during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, primarily as a result of:
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·
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an increase of 16.8% to R$8,468.2 million in net sales in the Raízen Energia (sugar and ethanol), due to increased sales of sugar, ethanol and energy from cogeneration;
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|
·
|
an increase of 24.0% to R$43,532.2 million in the net sales of Raízen Combustíveis (fuel distribution), primarily due to the rise in average gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel prices;
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|
·
|
an increase in the transportation and loading operations of Rumo Logística, due to our contractual agreement with America Latina Logística S.A., or ALL, primarily responsible for the increase of 24.6% in net sales, to R$712.8 million;
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|
·
|
an increase in net sales of R$51.9 million related to the Radar acquisition and the consolidation of Radar’s results for the nine months following its acquisition on July 14, 2012; and
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|
·
|
an increase in net sales of R$2,399.0 million related to the Comgás acquisition and the consolidation of Comgás’ results for the five months following its acquisition on November 5, 2012.
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The table below presents a breakdown of our net sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 and 2011:
Net Sales
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|
For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
(in millions of
reais
, except percentages)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raízen Energia (sugar, ethanol and cogeneration)(1)
|
|
|
8,468.2
|
|
|
|
7,247.7
|
|
|
|
16.8
|
%
|
Sugar
|
|
|
4,354.0
|
|
|
|
3,912.8
|
|
|
|
11.3
|
%
|
Ethanol
|
|
|
3,299.9
|
|
|
|
2,871.5
|
|
|
|
14.9
|
%
|
Energy cogeneration
|
|
|
569.7
|
|
|
|
235.1
|
|
|
|
142.3
|
%
|
Other products and services
|
|
|
244.6
|
|
|
|
228.2
|
|
|
|
7.2
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raízen Combustíveis (fuel distribution)(1)
|
|
|
43,532.2
|
|
|
|
35,096.1
|
|
|
|
24.0
|
%
|
Fuels
|
|
|
43,516.0
|
|
|
|
35,032.8
|
|
|
|
%
|
Other services
|
|
|
16.2
|
|
|
|
63.3
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rumo (logistics)
|
|
|
712.8
|
|
|
|
572.0
|
|
|
|
24.6
|
%
|
Transportation
|
|
|
549.4
|
|
|
|
413.4
|
|
|
|
32.9
|
%
|
Loading
|
|
|
150.0
|
|
|
|
141.0
|
|
|
|
6.4
|
%
|
Other
|
|
|
13.3
|
|
|
|
17.6
|
|
|
|
(24.3)
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Radar (land development)(2)
|
|
|
51.9
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Property sale
|
|
|
4.7
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Land lease
|
|
|
47.1
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comgás (natural gas retail)(3)
|
|
|
2,399.0
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Industrial
|
|
|
1,535.9
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Residential
|
|
|
203.3
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Thermo generation
|
|
|
148.7
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Cogeneration
|
|
|
112.7
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Automotive
|
|
|
77.5
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Commercial
|
|
|
84.5
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Construction revenue
|
|
|
230.0
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Other
|
|
|
6.4
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other businesses
|
|
|
1,422.6
|
|
|
|
1,065.5
|
|
|
|
33.5
|
%
|
Lubricants (CLE)
|
|
|
1,255.5
|
|
|
|
1,018.8
|
|
|
|
23.2
|
%
|
Other products and services
|
|
|
167.1
|
|
|
|
46.7
|
|
|
|
257.7
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eliminations(1)
|
|
|
(26,570.2
|
)
|
|
|
(20,590.8
|
)
|
|
|
29.0
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
|
30,016.5
|
|
|
|
23,390.5
|
|
|
|
28.3
|
%
|
(1)
|
The information of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis and the discussion herein represents 100% of the revenues generated by the businesses. As from June 1, 2011, the results of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis are proportionally consolidated at 50% in our consolidated financial statements.
|
(2)
|
For a nine-month period from the date of acquisition of Radar.
|
(3)
|
For a five-month period from the date of acquisition of Comgás.
|
Raízen Energia (Sugar and Ethanol)
Sugar sales totaled R$4,354.0 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, an increase of 11.3% or R$441.2 million in relation to the prior period. The volume of sugar increased 6.1% over 2012 and the average price of sugar in 2013 increased by 4.9% and was primarily responsible for the increase in net sales of this product.
Ethanol sales in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 totaled R$3,299.9 million, increasing 14.9% or R$428.4 million when compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 primarily due to an increase of 15.7% in average price and an increase of 4.8% in volume sold.
Energy cogeneration sales totaled R$569.7 million, increasing 142.9% or R$334.6 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. This was principally due to a higher volume of energy generated and sold, due in part to an extended crushing period in the 2012/2013 harvest, an increase of 19.1% in the average price of energy, due to the spot market being affected by a lack of rains and the resulting depletion of hydro-electric energy reserves in the major reservoirs in the Southeast and Mid-West regions, and energy resale transactions in the spot market, which increased total volume sold.
Other products and services, consisting of principally sales of steam, molasses and raw materials to service providers in the agricultural industry, increased 7.2% to R$244.6 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, from R$228.2 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012.
Raízen Combustíveis (Fuel distribution)
Net sales (prior to eliminations for proportionate consolidation) increased by R$8,436.1 million, or 24.0% from R$35,096.1 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 to R$43,532.2 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 primarily due to an increase in total fuel sales volume in the period. This increase is primarily a result of the addition of sales at Shell gas stations; which was consolidated as of the formation of Raízen on June 1, 2011, making the comparative period only ten months.
Rumo (Logistics)
Rumo’s sales in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 increased by R$140.8 million, or 24.6%, to R$712.8 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, as compared to the previous the period, primarily due to increased transportation volume.
Revenue from transportation increased by R$136.1 million, or 32.9%, to R$549.4 million, primarily as a result of the increased sugar volumes transported, better prices and adjustments to maintain contractual balance in rail transportation together with ALL, Rumo’s partner in transportation.
Loading sales revenue increased by R$9.0 million, or 6.4%, to R$150.0 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, as compared to the previous the period, due to an increase in volume to 8,565.6 thousand tonnes in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, representing an increase of 10% as compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012.
Radar
Radar’s revenues derived from investments in agricultural properties and the leasing of land in Brazilian rural markets totaled R$51.8 million, representing the results of operations from July 14, 2012 to March 31, 2013.
Comgás
Comgás’ revenues from November 5, 2012 to March 31, 2013 were R$2,399.0 million, representing the results of its activities of distribution and trading of natural gas in the concession region of the state of São Paulo.
Other Businesses
Our other businesses comprise of our lubricants and specialties business and other operations.
The net revenue of Lubricants was R$1,255.5 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 resulting in an increase of 23.2% compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, primarily due to the consolidation of Comma Oil & Chemical’s results, which was acquired in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. The initiation of lubricant sales and distribution in Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay also helped to increase net revenue. Sales volume increased 8% in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, to 221.0 million liters.
Revenue from other products and services consists of land leased by Cosan to Raízen Energia, as well as revenues from the sale of base oils, amounted to R$167.1 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.
Cost of Sales and Services
Cost of Sales and Services
|
|
For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of
reais
, except percentages)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raízen Energia (1)
|
|
|
(6,881.9
|
)
|
|
|
(5,578.2
|
)
|
|
|
23.4
|
%
|
Sugar
|
|
|
(2,997.4
|
)
|
|
|
(2,802.1
|
)
|
|
|
7.0
|
%
|
Ethanol
|
|
|
(3,005.0
|
)
|
|
|
(2,454.0
|
)
|
|
|
22.5
|
%
|
Energy cogeneration
|
|
|
(399.0
|
)
|
|
|
(86.1
|
)
|
|
|
363.4
|
%
|
Other products and services
|
|
|
(480.5
|
)
|
|
|
(236.0
|
)
|
|
|
103.6
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raízen Combustíveis (1)
|
|
|
(41,199.0
|
)
|
|
|
(33,137.3
|
)
|
|
|
24.3
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rumo (logistics)
|
|
|
(420.6
|
)
|
|
|
(394.1
|
)
|
|
|
6.7
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Radar (2)
|
|
|
(1.7
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comgás (3)
|
|
|
(1,738.3
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other businesses
|
|
|
(1,050.7
|
)
|
|
|
(732.9
|
)
|
|
|
43.4
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eliminations (1):
|
|
|
24,608.0
|
|
|
|
18,954.9
|
|
|
|
29.8
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of sales and services
|
|
|
(26,684.2
|
)
|
|
|
(20,887.6
|
)
|
|
|
27.8
|
%
|
(1)
|
The information for Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis represents 100% of the cost incurred by the businesses. As from June 1, 2011, the results of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis are proportionally consolidated at 50% in our consolidated financial statements.
|
(2)
|
For a nine-month period from the date of acquisition of Radar.
|
(3)
|
For a five-month period from the date of acquisition of Comgás.
|
We divide Raízen Energia’s sugar and ethanol cost of sales and services into two major categories: agricultural costs and industrial costs. Agricultural costs include costs related to the production of sugarcane, acquiring sugarcane from suppliers, fertilizers, personnel costs, delivery and logistical services, land and equipment leases, depreciation and third-party services. Industrial costs include the purchase of raw materials (other than sugarcane), personnel costs, depreciation and other chemical and maintenance expenses. Raízen Combustíveis’ cost of sales and services includes petroleum derived products and feedstock purchased from Petrobras and ethanol from distilleries, freight costs between our terminals in our fuel distribution business and additives. Rumo Logística’s cost of sales and services includes personnel costs, equipment and port lease agreements, electricity and maintenance costs. Other Businesses’ costs of sales and services principally includes costs associated with Cosan’s corporate structure and packaging materials, raw material and feedstock purchased from third parties in our lubricants business.
Our total cost of sales and services increased by 27.8% to R$26.7 billion during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, from R$20.9 billion during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 due to the factors described below.
Raízen Energia (Sugar, Ethanol and Cogeneration)
The cost of sales and services amounted to R$6,881.9 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, representing an increase of 23.4% compared to the previous fiscal year. This increase was mainly driven by higher volumes of sugar and energy sold, and by the increase in average cost of goods sold for ethanol. Costs of sales and services are reported together with the average unit costs, net of effects of depreciation and amortization (cash and cost).
Raízen Combustíveis (Fuel distribution)
Raízen Combustíveis cost of sales and services increased 24.3% from R$33,144.5 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 to R$41,199.0 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 primarily due to the increase in total fuel sales volume in the period.
Rumo (Logistics)
The cost of Rumo’s services provided in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 increased 6.7%, to R$420.6 million, as compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, due to an increase in volumes transported, also causing an increase in the dilution of fixed costs and driving total cost of services provided to 59% of net revenue compared to 69% in 2012.
Radar
Radar’s costs of sales and services totaled R$1.7 million, considering its results of operations from July 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013, which corresponds to the cost related to activities relating to sales of assets.
Comgás
Comgás’ costs of sales and services for the period from November 5, 2012 to March 31, 2013 totaled R$1,738.3 million, which corresponds to the cost of gas, transportation and construction activity on the gas distribution infrastructure under concession.
Selling Expenses
Selling expenses are primarily related to transportation costs, including freight and shipping costs for ethanol, sugar, fuel and lubricant sold in Brazil and exported, as well as storage and loading expenses of ethanol and sugar for export at our and third parties’ port facilities. The major portion of our sales of ethanol in Brazil is sold at the mill to distribution companies, and therefore there are no shipping costs. CLE’s lubricant marketing expenses, as well as fuel storage expenses, are also included as selling expenses.
|
|
For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of
reais
, except percentages)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raízen Energia (1)
|
|
|
(638.8
|
)
|
|
|
(511.4
|
)
|
|
|
24.9
|
%
|
Raízen Combustíveis (1)
|
|
|
(1,026.9
|
)
|
|
|
(1,095.6
|
)
|
|
|
(6.3)
|
%
|
Comgás (2)
|
|
|
(259.8
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Other businesses
|
|
|
(199.7
|
)
|
|
|
(187.5
|
)
|
|
|
6.5
|
%
|
Eliminations (1):
|
|
|
832.9
|
|
|
|
742.2
|
|
|
|
12.2
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling expenses
|
|
|
(1,292.3
|
)
|
|
|
(1,052.3
|
)
|
|
|
22.8
|
%
|
(1)
|
The information of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis represents 100% of the selling expenses of the businesses. As from June 1, 2011, the results of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis are proportionally consolidated at 50% in our consolidated financial statements.
|
(2)
|
For a five-month period from the date of acquisition of Comgás.
|
Our total selling expenses increased by 22.8% to R$1,292.3 million during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 from R$1,052.3 million during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, due to the factors described below.
Raízen Energia (Sugar and Ethanol)
Raízen Energia’s selling expenses increased by R$127.4 million, or 24.9%, in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, to R$638.8 million, due primarily to the change in the ethanol sales mix from the domestic to the foreign market and consequent increases in freight costs.
Raízen Combustíveis (Fuel distribution)
Raízen Combustíveis selling expenses decreased by R$68.7 million, or 6.3%, to R$1,026.9 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012. This decrease was primarily due to the unification of the logistics operations and the efficiencies captured from the integration of the Esso and Shell gas station networks.
Comgás
Comgás’ selling expenses for the period from November 5, 2012 to March 31, 2013 totaled R$259.8 million.
Other businesses
Selling expenses increased 6.5% in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, to R$199.7 million, as compared to R$187.5 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, primarily due to the consolidation of Comma Oil & Chemicals.
General and Administrative Expenses
|
|
For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of
reais
, except percentages)
|
|
Raízen Energia (1)
|
|
|
(490.2
|
)
|
|
|
(454.0
|
)
|
|
|
8.0
|
%
|
Raízen Combustíveis (1)
|
|
|
(361.6
|
)
|
|
|
(349.8
|
)
|
|
|
3.4
|
%
|
Rumo
|
|
|
(58.1
|
)
|
|
|
(41.5
|
)
|
|
|
40.0
|
%
|
Radar (2)
|
|
|
(14.9
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Comgás (3)
|
|
|
(127.7
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Other businesses
|
|
|
(200.0
|
)
|
|
|
(132.8
|
)
|
|
|
50.5
|
%
|
Eliminations (1):
|
|
|
407.0
|
|
|
|
344.1
|
|
|
|
18.3
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
(845.5
|
)
|
|
|
(634.0
|
)
|
|
|
33.4
|
%
|
(1)
|
The information for Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis represents 100% of the general and administrative expenses incurred by the businesses. As from June 1, 2011, the results of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis are proportionally consolidated at 50% in our consolidated financial statements.
|
(2)
|
For a nine-month period from the date of acquisition of Radar.
|
(3)
|
For a five-month period from the date of acquisition of Comgás.
|
General and administrative expenses consist of salaries and benefits paid to employees, taxes, expenses related to third-party services, rentals and other expenses. Our total general and administrative expenses increased by 33.4% to R$845.5 million during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 from R$634.0 million during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, due to the factors described below.
Raízen Energia (Sugar and Ethanol)
General and administrative expenses were R$490.2 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, an increase of 8.0% when compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012. This increase is primarily due to the collective wage increase.
Raízen Combustíveis (Fuel distribution)
General and administrative expenses totaled R$361.6 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, an increase of 3.4% compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, reflecting the new corporate structure of Raízen Combustíveis as compared to its first year of operations.
Rumo (Logistics)
General and administrative expenses totaled R$58.1 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, an increase of 40.0% compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012. This increase in expenses was largely due to the beginning of operations at the Itirapina terminal and consulting services.
Radar and Comgás
General and administrative expenses totaled R$142.6 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, for Radar and Comgás, businesses that were consolidated in 2012.
Other businesses
General and administrative expenses totaled R$200.0 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, an increase of 50.5% when compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, due principally to the expansion in the lubricants operations and expenditures related to the reorganization of Cosan’s corporate structure.
Other income, net
Other income, net comprises other income and expenses. Other income, net increased from R$122.4 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 to R$326.3 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, principally reflecting the result of the sale of Cosan Alimentos announced on October 24, 2012 and the appreciation of the lands classified as investment property of R$138.8 million.
Gain on the de-recognition of subsidiaries to form the Joint Venture
Due to the formation of the Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis joint ventures during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, Cosan contributed its sugar and ethanol businesses, which resulted in a deconsolidation of the related assets and liabilities and recording the remaining interest at fair value, resulting in a one-time gain of R$2,752.7 million before income tax and social contribution.
Equity income of associates
Equity income of associates includes our interests in Codexis Inc. 15.5%, Logum Logística S.A. 20.0%, Uniduto Logística 46.0% and other investments. Equity income increased to R$58.9 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 from R$33.3 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012.
Financial Results, Net
Financial results, net in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 totaled a net financial expense of R$619.6 million compared with net financial expense of R$480.4 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, an increase of R$139.5 million, or 28.9%.
|
|
For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of
reais
)
|
|
Financial expenses
|
|
|
(781.3
|
)
|
|
|
(586.0
|
)
|
Financial income
|
|
|
262.9
|
|
|
|
203.8
|
|
Foreign exchange variation, net
|
|
|
(146.8
|
)
|
|
|
(93.9
|
)
|
Derivatives, net
|
|
|
45.6
|
|
|
|
(4.4
|
)
|
|
|
|
(619.6
|
)
|
|
|
(480.5
|
)
|
Financial Expenses
. Our financial expenses primarily consist of: (1) accrued interest on our indebtedness; (2) losses on monetary variation related to our financial investments; and (3) fees, commissions and other charges paid to financial institutions.
Financial expenses in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 totaled R$781.3 million, as compared to R$586.0 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012.
Expenses of debt charges, net of financial investments yields, represented an increase of 58.2%, when compared to the previous the nine-month period, mainly due to greater average indebtedness. The increase was mainly attributable to increased debt charges related to indebtedness assumed to undertake the acquisition of Comgás.
Financial Income
. Our financial income consists primarily of: (1) gains on monetary variation related to our financial investments; (2) income from financial investments; and (3) financial income related to compensation awarded in a legal proceeding against the Brazilian federal government.
Financial income during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 totaled R$262.9 million, compared to financial income of R$203.8 million during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, due to financial income of Comgás consolidated as from November 5, 2012.
Foreign exchange variation, net
. Foreign exchange variation, net resulted in a loss of R$146.8 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 compared to a net loss of R$93.9 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012. The negative effects from exchange variation occurred due to the depreciation of the
real
against the U.S. dollar. Our gross indebtedness denominated in U.S. dollars was R$5,089.4 million as at March 31, 2013, compared to R$2,907.8 million at March 31, 2012.
Derivatives, net
. Derivatives, net resulted in a gain of R$45.6 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 compared with a net loss of R$4.4 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012.
Income Taxes
Income tax expenses decreased to R$141.2 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, compared to expenses of R$1,116.4 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, mainly resulting from the decrease of the deferred taxes relating to the gain on the de-recognition of subsidiaries to form the Joint Venture recorded in 2011, partially offset by an increase in current taxes due to higher taxable income.
Net income attributable to our owners
As a result of the foregoing, net income attributable to our owners was R$431.4 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, compared to R$1,181.3 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, a decrease of 63.5% after deducting net income attributable to non-controlling interests of R$526.3 million and R$1,010.9 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2012 compared to Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2011
Consolidated Results
The following table sets forth our condensed consolidated income statement for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, on the basis of our former business segment structure, in place prior to June 1, 2011:
|
|
For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of
reais
, except percentages)
|
|
Consolidated Income Statement
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
|
23,390.5
|
|
|
|
18,063.5
|
|
|
|
29.5
|
%
|
Cost of goods sold
|
|
|
(20,887.6
|
)
|
|
|
(15,150.1
|
)
|
|
|
37.9
|
%
|
Gross profit
|
|
|
2,502.8
|
|
|
|
2,913.4
|
|
|
|
14.1
|
%
|
Selling expenses
|
|
|
(1,052.3
|
)
|
|
|
(1,026.0
|
)
|
|
|
2.6
|
%
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
(634.0
|
)
|
|
|
(545.4
|
)
|
|
|
16.2
|
%
|
|
|
For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of
reais
, except percentages)
|
|
Other, net
|
|
|
122.4
|
|
|
|
(33.8
|
)
|
|
|
462.1
|
%
|
Gain on the de-recognition of subsidiaries to form the Joint Venture
|
|
|
2,752.7
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
Operations income / (expenses)
|
|
|
1,188.9
|
|
|
|
(1,605.3
|
)
|
|
|
174.1
|
%
|
Income before financial results, equity income of associates and income taxes
|
|
|
3,691.6
|
|
|
|
1,308.1
|
|
|
|
182.2
|
%
|
Equity income of associates
|
|
|
33.3
|
|
|
|
25.2
|
|
|
|
32.1
|
%
|
Financial results, net
|
|
|
(480.5
|
)
|
|
|
(151.1
|
)
|
|
|
217.9
|
%
|
Income before income taxes
|
|
|
3,244.5
|
|
|
|
1,182.2
|
|
|
|
174.4
|
%
|
Income taxes:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
(133.9
|
)
|
|
|
(85.4
|
)
|
|
|
56.8
|
%
|
Deferred
|
|
|
(982.5
|
)
|
|
|
(329.1
|
)
|
|
|
198.5
|
%
|
Profit from continuing operations
|
|
|
2,128.1
|
|
|
|
767.8
|
|
|
|
177.2
|
%
|
Profit from discontinued operations, net of tax
|
|
|
64.2
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Net income for the year
|
|
|
2,192.3
|
|
|
|
767.8
|
|
|
|
185.5
|
%
|
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
|
|
|
(1,011.0
|
)
|
|
|
(296.7
|
)
|
|
|
240.7
|
%
|
Net income attributable to owners of the Company
|
|
|
1,181.3
|
|
|
|
470.9
|
|
|
|
150.9
|
%
|
Net Sales
We report net sales after deducting Brazilian federal and state taxes assessed on gross sales (ICMS, PIS, COFINS, IPI (a federal value-added tax assessed on our gross sales in the Brazilian market at rates that vary by product) and INSS (federal social contribution taxes assessed on our gross sales in the Brazilian market of our agribusiness entities at a rate of 2.85%). Deductions from gross sales in the Brazilian domestic market, which are subject to these taxes, are significantly greater than our deductions from gross sales in export markets.
Net sales increased by 29.5% to R$23,390.5 million during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, from R$18,063.5 million during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, primarily as a result of:
|
·
|
an increase of 13.4% to R$7,247.7 million in net sales in the Raízen Energia (Sugar and Ethanol), despite a difficult harvest;
|
|
·
|
an increased in the net sales of Raízen Combustíveis (Fuel Distribution) by 220.0% to R$35,096.0 million, primarily due to the formation of the Joint Venture; and
|
|
·
|
in Rumo Logística, an increased in the transportation and loading operations due to our contractual agreement with America Latina Logística S.A., or ALL, which is primarily responsible for the increase of 27.7% in its net sales to R$572.0 million.
|
The table below presents a breakdown of our net sales for the fiscal years ended 2012 and 2011:
|
|
For Fiscal Year Ended March 31, (1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of
reais
, except percentages)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raízen Energia (Sugar and Ethanol) net sales (1)
|
|
|
7,247.7
|
|
|
|
6,389.1
|
|
|
|
13.4
|
|
Sugar
|
|
|
3,912.8
|
|
|
|
3,853.4
|
|
|
|
1.5
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
|
2,871.5
|
|
|
|
2,203.7
|
|
|
|
30.3
|
|
Energy cogeneration
|
|
|
235.1
|
|
|
|
194.9
|
|
|
|
20.6
|
|
Other products and services
|
|
|
228.2
|
|
|
|
137.1
|
|
|
|
66.4
|
|
|
|
For Fiscal Year Ended March 31, (1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of
reais
, except percentages)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raízen Combustíveis (fuel distribution) net sales (1)
|
|
|
35,096.0
|
|
|
|
10,966.2
|
|
|
|
220.0
|
|
Fuels
|
|
|
35,032.8
|
|
|
|
10,895.6
|
|
|
|
221.6
|
|
Other services
|
|
|
63.2
|
|
|
|
70.6
|
|
|
|
(70.8
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rumo (logistics) net sales
|
|
|
572.0
|
|
|
|
448.0
|
|
|
|
27.7
|
|
Transportation
|
|
|
413.4
|
|
|
|
305.8
|
|
|
|
35.2
|
|
Loading
|
|
|
141.0
|
|
|
|
118.1
|
|
|
|
19.4
|
|
Other
|
|
|
17.6
|
|
|
|
24.1
|
|
|
|
(27.0
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other businesses net sales
|
|
|
1,065.5
|
|
|
|
829.0
|
|
|
|
28.5
|
|
Lubricants (CLE)
|
|
|
1,018.8
|
|
|
|
829.0
|
|
|
|
22.9
|
|
Other products and services
|
|
|
46.7
|
|
|
|
―
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eliminations (1):
|
|
|
(20,590.7
|
)
|
|
|
(568.9
|
)
|
|
|
3,519.4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
|
23,390.5
|
|
|
|
18,063.4
|
|
|
|
29.5
|
|
(1)
|
The information of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis and the discussion herein represents 100% of the revenues generated by the businesses. As from June 1, 2011 results of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis are proportionally consolidated at 50% in the Company’s financial statements. See note 5 to our audited consolidated financial statements.
|
Raízen Energia (Sugar and Ethanol)
Sugar sales totaled R$3,912.8 million in fiscal year 2012, an increase of 1.5% in relation to the prior period. The main factors contributing to the increase of R$59.4 million were:
|
·
|
the 7.1% decline in the volume of sugar sold in fiscal year 2012 as compared to fiscal year 2011, which was offset by the higher average sugar price per ton, which increased 9.3% to R$981.3 from R$898.0 over the same periods.
|
|
·
|
Higher volume sold in the foreign market due to more attractive prices, which resulted in a R$229.2 million increase in total net sales. Lower volumes were sold in fiscal year 2012.
|
|
·
|
The increase in net results were obtained despite adverse weather conditions that severely affected the Central-South region of Brazil, resulting in a decrease of 2.4% in the amount of sugarcane crushed in fiscal year 2012 compared to fiscal year 2011, mitigated by improvements in harvesting mechanization, with 85.9% of production mechanized in fiscal year 2012, as compared to 79.5% in fiscal year 2011, an improvement of 6.4%.
|
Ethanol sales in fiscal year 2012 totaled R$2,871.5 million, increasing 30.3% or R$667.8 million when compared to fiscal year 2011 primarily due to:
|
·
|
sales of R$334.1 million, due to a 32.2% increase in the average price of ethanol in the domestic and international markets; and
|
|
·
|
an increase of 72.8% of ethanol sold in the international markets and a 48.0% increase on the average price per cbm into the international markets, when compared with fiscal year 2011.
|
Energy cogeneration sales totaled R$235.1 million through the sale of 1,491.3 thousand MWh of energy at an average price of R$157.7/MWh. The growth of 18.9% in the volume sold is principally due to operations at the cogeneration plants at the Jataí, Barra, Univalem and Ipaussu units coming online that added 258 MW to Raízen Energia’s total capacity resulting in 11 out of Raízen Energia’s 24 mills selling energy from cogeneration.
Other products and services, comprising principally of sales of steam, molasses and raw materials to service providers in the agricultural industry, increased 66.4% to R$228.2 million from $137.1 million.
Raízen Combustíveis (Fuel distribution)
Revenues increased from R$10,966.2 million in fiscal year 2011 to R$35,096 million (prior to elimination for proportionate consolidation) in fiscal year 2012 primarily due to the formation of the Joint Venture between Cosan and Shell on June 1, 2011, increasing the volume of fuels sold. This resulted in:
|
·
|
an expansion in the service stations network to 4,545 locations in fiscal year 2012 from 1,710 (Cosan service station only) in fiscal year 2011;
|
|
·
|
an increase of 201% in the volume of gasoline sold representing revenues of R$14,674.4 million;
|
|
·
|
an increase of 5.5% in the volume of jet fuel sold resulting in revenues of R$3,632 million in fiscal year 2012 compared to fiscal year 2011; and
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|
·
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Ethanol sales in fiscal year 2012 totaled R$2,117.9 million, resulting in an increase of 160.0% when compared to fiscal year 2011.
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Rumo (Logistics)
Rumo´s sales in fiscal year 2012 were 27.7% higher than fiscal year 2011, totaling R$572.0 million primarily due to increased transportation volume.
Revenue from transportation increased by R$107.6 million or 35.2% to R$413.4 million primarily as a result of. the increase of 52.2% in the volume of sugar transported in fiscal year 2012 compared to fiscal year 2011, and higher prices due to longer routes in the mix operated in fiscal year 2012.
Loading sales revenue increased as compared to with the previous fiscal year, at R$141.0 million in fiscal year 2012; Revenue per loaded tonne increased 23.0% in fiscal year 2012 as compared to fiscal year 2011 to R$74.0 per ton. Loading volume increased to 7,759 tonnes in fiscal year 2012, representing an increase of 3.7% as compared to fiscal year 2011. The effects of the lower sugar exported volumes were partially offset by the loading and elevation of other products such as soybeans and soybean meal in the off-season period (November 2011 to March 2012).
Other Businesses
Our other businesses comprise of our lubricants and specialties business and other operations, including agricultural land development through Radar.
The net revenue of Cosan Lubrificantes e Especialidades was R$1.1 billion in fiscal year 2012 resulting in an increase of 23.1% compared to fiscal year 2011, primarily due to sales volume increasing by 30.2% in fiscal year 2012, reaching 216.7 million liters as compared to fiscal year 2011.
This increase is due to a larger volume of premium lubricants sold, which are higher margin products, and to the start of our base oil distribution operations. Base oil is a raw material used in manufacturing lubricants and was added to Cosan Lubrificantes e Especialidades’ distribution portfolio in the first quarter of 2012. In addition, CLE began distributing lubricants in three countries in January 2012—Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay.
Sales volume increased 39.5% in fiscal year 2012 to 216.7 million liters. In spite of the increase in the volume sold and product revenues and the addition of base oil to the mix contributed to the reduction in the average unit price, which averaged R$4,702/thousand liters in 2012, compared to R$4,942/thousand liters in fiscal year 2011.
Revenue from other products and services consists of land leased by Cosan to Raízen Energia, as well as revenues from the sale of base oils amounted to R$56.7 million in fiscal year 2012.
Cost of Goods Sold
|
|
For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of
reais
, except percentages)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raízen Energia cost of goods sold (1)
|
|
|
(5,578.2
|
)
|
|
|
(4,400.5
|
)
|
|
|
26.8
|
|
Sugar
|
|
|
(2,802.1
|
)
|
|
|
(2,609.1
|
)
|
|
|
7.4
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
|
(2,454.0
|
)
|
|
|
(2,016.1
|
)
|
|
|
21.7
|
|
Energy cogeneration
|
|
|
(86.1
|
)
|
|
|
(102.3
|
)
|
|
|
(15.8
|
)
|
Other products and services
|
|
|
(236.0
|
)
|
|
|
327.1
|
|
|
|
(172.1
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raízen Combustíveis cost of goods sold (1)
|
|
|
(33,137.3
|
)
|
|
|
(10,499.3
|
)
|
|
|
215.6
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rumo (logistics) cost of services provided
|
|
|
(394.1
|
)
|
|
|
(316.4
|
)
|
|
|
24.6
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other businesses cost of goods sold
|
|
|
(732.9
|
)
|
|
|
(514.9
|
)
|
|
|
42.3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eliminations(1):
|
|
|
18,954.6
|
|
|
|
581.1
|
|
|
|
3,162.4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of goods sold
|
|
|
(20,887.6
|
)
|
|
|
(15,150.1
|
)
|
|
|
37.9
|
|
(1)
|
The information of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis represents 100% of the cost incurred by the businesses. As from June 1, 2011 results of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis are proportionally consolidated at 50% in the Company´s financial statements. See note 5 to our audited consolidated financial statements.
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We divide Raízen Energia’s sugar and ethanol cost of goods sold into two major categories: agricultural costs and industrial costs. Agricultural costs include costs related to the production of sugarcane, acquiring sugarcane from suppliers, fertilizers, personnel costs, delivery and logistical services, land and equipment leases, depreciation and third-party services. Industrial costs include the purchase of raw materials (other than sugarcane), personnel costs, depreciation and other chemical and maintenance expenses. Raízen Combustíveis cost of goods sold includes petroleum derived products and feedstock purchased from Petrobras and ethanol from distilleries, freight costs between our terminals in our fuel distribution business and additives. Rumo Logística’s cost of services includes personnel costs, equipment and port lease agreements, electricity and maintenance costs. Cosan Alimentos’ costs of goods sold principally comprises of raw sugar. Its long-term requirements are generally guaranteed through long-term contracts with its principal supplier – Raízen Energia, which increases stability and limits spot purchases where prices have generally been more volatile. Other Businesses’ costs of goods sold principally includes costs associated with Cosan’s corporate structure and packaging materials, raw material and feedstock purchased from third parties in our lubricants business.
Cost of goods sold increased by 41.7% to R$21.4 billion during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, from R$15.1 billion during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011.
Raízen Energia (Sugar and Ethanol)
The cost of goods sold amounted to R$5.6 billion in fiscal year 2012, representing an increase of 26.8%, compared to the previous fiscal year. Costs of goods sold is reported together with the average unit costs, net of effects of depreciation and amortization (cash and cost). This increase was mainly due to the rise in the average price of goods sold in the period, which increased by 5.6% for sugar and 21.5% for ethanol as compared to fiscal year 2011. The main factors that contributed to this increase in the cost of goods sold by Raízen Energia are:
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·
|
A 24.8% increase in the TSR/kg cost, up from R$0.4022 in fiscal year 2011 to R$0.5018 in fiscal year 2012, directly impacting the cost of sugarcane from suppliers and the cost of land leases;
|
|
·
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An increase in the cost of proprietary sugarcane due to the rise in leasing costs—up from R$10.4 per tonne of sugarcane in fiscal year 2011 to R$17 per tonne in fiscal year 2012;
|
|
·
|
A decrease in the TSR level to 136.5 kg/tonne in fiscal year 2012, compared to 138.5 kg/ton in fiscal year 2011.
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This was partially offset by the improved productivity of the sugarcane fields, represented by a higher TCH level (tonne of cane per hectare), which was 76.0 fiscal year 2012, up from 73.8 in fiscal year 2011.
Raízen Combustíveis (Fuel distribution)
The cost of goods sold was primarily impacted by the formation of the Joint Venture on June 1, 2011, which added additional volumes sold (as described above) due to the increase in the number of service station in its portfolio.
Rumo (Logistics)
The cost of Rumo’s services provided in fiscal year 2012 increased 24.6% in fiscal year 2012 to R$394 million as compared to fiscal year 2011 due to an increase in volume transported.
Selling Expenses
Selling expenses are primarily related to transportation costs, including freight and shipping costs for ethanol, sugar, fuel and lubricant sold in Brazil and exported, as well as storage and loading expenses of ethanol and sugar for export at our and third parties´ port facilities. The major portion of our sales of ethanol in Brazil is sold at the mill to distribution companies, and therefore there are no shipping costs. CLE´s lubricant marketing expenses, as well as fuel storage expenses, are also included as selling expenses.
|
|
For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of
reais
, except percentages)
|
|
Raízen Energia (1)
|
|
|
(511.4
|
)
|
|
|
(568.3
|
)
|
|
|
(10.0
|
)
|
Raízen Combustíveis (1)
|
|
|
(1,095.6
|
)
|
|
|
(280.9
|
)
|
|
|
290.0
|
|
Rumo
|
|
|
―
|
|
|
|
―
|
|
|
|
―
|
|
Other businesses
|
|
|
(187.5
|
)
|
|
|
(176.8
|
)
|
|
|
6.0
|
|
Eliminations (1):
|
|
|
742.2
|
|
|
|
―
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
Selling expenses
|
|
|
(1,052.3
|
)
|
|
|
(1,026.0
|
)
|
|
|
2.6
|
|
(1)
|
The information of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis represents 100% of the revenues, costs and expenses of the businesses. As from June 1, 2011 results of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis are proportionally consolidated at 50% in the Company’s financial statements. See note 5 to our audited consolidated financial statements.
|
Selling expenses increased by 2.6% to R$1,052.3 million during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 from R$1,026.0 million during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011.
Raízen Energia (Sugar and Ethanol)
Raízen Energia’s selling expenses amount decreased 10.0% to R$511.4 million in fiscal year 2012 as compared to fiscal year 2011, due to savings resulting from lower freight and commissions following the transfer of the sugar trading activities in the domestic retail market to Cosan Alimentos that in fiscal year 2012 was R$82.2 million.
Raízen Combustíveis (Fuel distribution)
Raízen Combustíveis selling expenses increased by 290.0% to R$1,095.6 million in fiscal year 2012 as compared to fiscal year 2011. This was principally due to the formation of Raízen in June 1, 2011., A portion of the depreciation referring to the fair value of assets contributed to the formation of Raízen Combustíveis has increased selling expenses by approximately R$52 million.
Rumo (Logistics)
Due to the nature of its business, no selling expenses are recorded for Rumo Logística.
Other businesses
Selling expenses increased 7.0% in fiscal year 2012 to R$187.5 million as compared to R$176.8 million in fiscal year 2011, primarily due to an increase in marketing and promotional activities.
General and Administrative Expenses
|
|
For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of
reais
, except percentages)
|
|
Raízen Energia (1)
|
|
|
(454.0
|
)
|
|
|
(393.0
|
)
|
|
|
15.5
|
|
Raízen Combustíveis (1)
|
|
|
(349.8
|
)
|
|
|
(91.5
|
)
|
|
|
282.3
|
|
Rumo
|
|
|
(41.5
|
)
|
|
|
(29.1
|
)
|
|
|
43.0
|
|
Other businesses
|
|
|
(132.8
|
)
|
|
|
(31.8
|
)
|
|
|
317.6
|
|
Eliminations (1):
|
|
|
344.1
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
(634.0
|
)
|
|
|
(545.4
|
)
|
|
|
16.2
|
|
(1)
|
The information of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis represents 100% of the cost incurred by the businesses. As from June 1, 2011 results of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis are proportionally consolidated at 50% in the Company’s financial statements. See note 5 to our audited consolidated financial statements.
|
General and administrative expenses consist of salaries and benefits paid to employees, taxes, expenses related to third-party services, rentals and other expenses.
Raízen Energia (Sugar and Ethanol)
General and administrative expenses were R$454.0 million in fiscal year 2012, an increase of 15.5% when compared to fiscal year 2011. This increase is a result of expenses associated with the new corporate structure of Raízen Energia and expenses with services provided by the CSC – Shared Service Center.
Raízen Combustíveis (Fuel distribution)
General and administrative expenses totaled R$349.8 million in fiscal year 2012, an increase of 282.3% compared to fiscal year 2011, reflecting the new structure to support Raízen Combustíveis as well as costs related to the JV formation such as headcount reallocation among others.
Rumo (Logistics)
General and administrative expenses totaled R$41.6 million in fiscal year 2012, an increase of 43.0% compared to fiscal year 2011. This increase in expenses was due to the restructuring of Rumo’s managerial staff in fiscal year 2012 as well as expenses related to the Shared Services Center, which were not present in fiscal year 2011.
Other businesses
General and administrative expenses totaled R$132.8 million in fiscal year 2012, an increase of 386.4% when compared to R$31,8 million in fiscal year 2011, due to expenses associated with Cosan’s corporate structure.
Other, net
Other, net comprises of other income and expenses. Income increased from a net expense of R$(33.8 million) to R$122.4 million in fiscal year 2012, principally reflecting increased gain on the disposal of property plant and equipment, and increased rental and leasing income, a reversal of allowances for doubtful accounts receivable, and
revenue from royalties and customer base and other income. This was partly offset by provisions for judicial demands, and other expenses. See note 30 to our audited consolidated financial statements for more information.
Gain on the de-recognition of subsidiaries to form the Joint Ventures
Due to the formation of the Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis Joint Ventures, Cosan contributed its sugar and ethanol businesses, which resulted in a deconsolidation of the related assets and liabilities and recording the remaining interest at fair value, resulting in a gain of R$2,752.7 million, before income tax and social contribution. See note 26 to our audited consolidated financial statements for more information.
Equity income of associates
Equity income of associates includes our interests in Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A. (18.9%), Codexis Inc. (15.5%), Logum Logística S.A. (20.0%) and other investments. Equity income increased by 32.1% to R$33.3 in fiscal year 2012.
Financial Results, Net
Financial results, net in fiscal year 2012 totaled a net expense of R$480.5 million compared to financial results, net of R$151.1 million in fiscal year 2011.
|
|
For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of
reais
)
|
|
Financial expenses
|
|
|
(586.0
|
)
|
|
|
(677.3
|
)
|
Financial income
|
|
|
203.8
|
|
|
|
188.8
|
|
Foreign exchange variation, net
|
|
|
(93.9
|
)
|
|
|
282.7
|
|
Derivatives, net
|
|
|
(4.4
|
)
|
|
|
54.7
|
|
|
|
|
(480.5
|
)
|
|
|
(151.1
|
)
|
Financial Expenses
. Our financial expenses primarily consist of: (1) accrued interest on our indebtedness; (2) losses on monetary variation related to our financial investments; (3) losses on foreign exchange variations related to our foreign currency-denominated indebtedness; (4) losses on derivatives (swaps, futures, forwards and options); and (5) fees, commissions and other charges paid to financial institutions.
Financial expenses totaled R$588.1 million as compared to R$677.3 million in fiscal year 2011.
Expenses of debt charges, net of financial investments yields, represented a decrease of 6.8%, when compared to the previous fiscal year, mainly due to the greater average indebtedness. The reduction is mainly due to the change in the debt profile, as well as the effects of proportional consolidation of debt Raízen, recorded in the first quarter of 2012.
Financial Income
. Our financial income primarily consists of: (1) gains on monetary variation related to our financial investments; (2) gains on foreign exchange variations related to our foreign currency-denominated indebtedness; (3) gains on derivatives (swaps, futures, forwards and options); (4) income from financial investments; and (5) financial income related to compensation awarded in a legal proceeding against the Brazilian federal government.
Financial income during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 totaled R$207.8 million, compared to financial income of R$188.8 million during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011.
Foreign exchange variation, net
. Foreign exchange variation, net resulted in a loss of R$93.9 million in fiscal year 2012 compared to a net gain of R$282.7 million in fiscal year 2011. The negative effects from exchange variation occurred due to the impacts on assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency and the fluctuation in the reais dollar exchange rate. Our gross indebtedness denominated in U.S. dollars was R$3,618.2 million and R$3,750.8 million at March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2012, respectively.
Derivatives, net
. Derivatives, net resulted in a loss of R$4.4 million in fiscal year 2012 compared to R$54.7 million in fiscal year 2011.
Income Taxes
Current income tax expense increased to R$133.9 million in fiscal year 2012, compared to an expense of R$85.4 million in fiscal year 2011, mainly resulting from the earnings in fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2012. Deferred income tax expense increased from R$329.1 million in fiscal year 2011 to R$982.5 million in fiscal year 2012, mainly due to the formation of the Joint Venture.
Net Income for the year
As a result of the foregoing, net income for the year increased 177.2% to R$2,128.1 million in fiscal year 2012, compared to a net income of R$767.8 million in fiscal year 2011.
Net income attributable to owners of the Company
Net income attributable to owners of the Company was R$1,181.3 million in fiscal year 2012 an increase of 150.9% as compared to R$470.9 million in fiscal year 2011, after deducting net income attributable to non-controlling interests of R$1,010.9 and R$296.8 million in fiscal years 2012 and 2011 respectively.
Our financial condition and liquidity are influenced by several factors, including:
|
·
|
our ability to generate cash flow from our operations;
|
|
·
|
the level of our outstanding indebtedness and related accrued interest, which affects our net financial expenses;
|
|
·
|
prevailing Brazilian and international interest rates, which affects our debt service requirements;
|
|
·
|
our ability to continue to borrow funds from Brazilian and international financial institutions and to obtain pre-export financing from certain of our customers;
|
|
·
|
our capital expenditure requirements, which consist primarily of investments in crop planting and the purchase of equipment;
|
|
·
|
credit ratings, including factors that may materially influence credit ratings, implications of potential changes in ratings and management’s expectations; and covenant compliance, including the implications of a breach of financial or other covenants and the company’s capacity for additional borrowing under its covenants.
|
Our cash needs have traditionally consisted of working capital requirements, servicing of our indebtedness, capital expenditures related to investments in operations, maintenance and expansion of plant facilities, as well as acquisitions. Our sources of liquidity have traditionally consisted of cash flows from our operations and short and long-term borrowings. We have financed acquisitions through seller financing, third-party financing or capital contributions by our shareholders. We believe our current working capital is sufficient for our present requirements and would expect to meet any potential shortfalls in our working capital needs through short- and long-term borrowings, capital contributions by our shareholders, or offerings of debt or equity securities in the domestic and international capital markets. In fiscal years 2013 and 2012, the cash flow used in investing activities was funded principally by increased borrowing. As of March 31, 2013, our consolidated cash and cash equivalents amounted to R$2,493.2 million compared to R$1,654.1 million as of March 31, 2012.
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
We had net cash flows from operating activities of R$2,343.1 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, compared to R$1,951.6 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012. This increase was primarily attributable to increased revenues from our operating businesses offset by the variation in working capital.
Cash Flow Used in Investing Activities
Net cash flows used in investing activities was R$4,803.5 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, compared to R$2,121.3 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012. This variation was mainly attributable to the R$3.4 billion acquisition of Comgás partially offset by R$333.7 million in proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment, software and intangible assets and R$196.5 million in proceeds from the sale of discontinued operations.
Cash Flow from Financing Activities
We had R$3,295.5 million of net cash inflows from financing activities in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, compared to R$536.3 million of net cash inflows from financing activities in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, principally due to cash flow from additions of long-term debt, net of repayments, increasing from R$457.0 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 to R$3,098.8 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.
Indebtedness
As of March 31, 2013, our outstanding debt totaled R$11,818.7 million of which R$2,153.5 million was short-term debt, including our current-portion of long-term debt and considering 50% of Raízen’s debt. Our debt consisted of R$6,562.3 million in local currency-denominated debt and R$5,256.4 million in foreign currency-denominated debt.
Our total debt of R$11,818.7 million at March 31, 2013 increased 127% as compared to our total debt of R$5,199.4 million at March 31, 2012. Our short-term debt, comprised of our current portion of long-term debt and interest accrued, represented 18% of our total indebtedness at March 31, 2013. Our U.S. dollar-denominated debt at March 31, 2013 represented 43%, and our British pound sterling-denominated debt represented 1% of our total indebtedness. Our secured debt at March 31, 2013 represented 39% of our total indebtedness, mostly in the form of land mortgage deeds, assignment/ pledge of credit rights, machinery and equipment, sugar and ethanol.
Certain of our long-term debt agreements, require us or certain of our subsidiaries and Joint Venture entities, as applicable, to comply with certain financial and negative covenants, including our US$200 million and US$300 million 8.25% perpetual notes, and debt of the Joint Venture, including the US$400 million 7.0% senior notes due in 2017 and US$350 million 9.50% Senior Notes due in 2014 which limits the Joint Venture’s ability and the ability of their subsidiaries to, among other things, enter into certain transactions with shareholders or affiliates, engage in a merger, sale or consolidation transactions and create liens.
The Company, its subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities are subject to certain restrictive financial covenants set forth in existing loans and financing agreements. For the year ended as at March 31, 2013, the Company, its subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities were in compliance with their debt covenants.
The table below shows the profile of our debt instruments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of March 31,
|
|
|
Description
|
|
Index
|
|
Average
annual
interest rate
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2011
|
|
Maturity Date
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands of
Reais
)
|
|
|
Senior Notes Due 2014
|
|
Dollar (USD)
|
|
|
9.5
|
%
|
|
|
356,600
|
|
|
|
322,654
|
|
|
|
576,814
|
|
August 2014
|
Senior Notes Due 2017
|
|
Dollar (USD)
|
|
|
7.0
|
%
|
|
|
407,381
|
|
|
|
368,601
|
|
|
|
658,954
|
|
February 2017
|
BNDES
|
|
URTJLP
|
|
|
7.64
|
%
|
|
|
724,613
|
|
|
|
683,586
|
|
|
|
1,308,034
|
|
October 2025
|
|
|
Pre-fixed
|
|
|
4.5
|
%
|
|
|
192,460
|
|
|
|
185,568
|
|
|
|
242,508
|
|
July 2020
|
|
|
UMBND
|
|
|
6.50
|
%
|
|
|
16,621
|
|
|
|
18,365
|
|
|
|
38,947
|
|
July 2019
|
|
|
Dollar (USD)
|
|
|
6.86
|
%
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
11
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
November 2012
|
Credit Notes
|
|
CDI
|
|
|
7.39
|
%
|
|
|
159,500
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
February 2014
|
Bank Credit Notes
|
|
CDCA
|
|
0.6%+CDI
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
31,378
|
|
December 2011
|
ACC
|
|
Dollar (USD)
|
|
|
1.90
|
%
|
|
|
25,533
|
|
|
|
138,369
|
|
|
|
228,229
|
|
June 2013
|
Resolution 2471 (PESA)
|
|
IGP-M
|
|
|
9.77
|
%
|
|
|
348,047
|
|
|
|
316,094
|
|
|
|
674,392
|
|
April 2023
|
|
|
Pre-fixed
|
|
|
3.0
|
%
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
|
53
|
|
|
|
114
|
|
October 2025
|
Rural Credits
|
|
Pre-fixed
|
|
|
5.5
|
%
|
|
|
20,833
|
|
|
|
20,460
|
|
|
|
92,352
|
|
November 2013
|
Working capital
|
|
Dollar (USD) + Libor
|
|
|
1.78
|
%
|
|
|
453,509
|
|
|
|
410,002
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
September 2016
|
|
|
IGP-M
|
|
|
20.52
|
%
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
88
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
December 2012
|
|
|
Pre fixed
|
|
|
14.00
|
%
|
|
|
3,927
|
|
|
|
5,332
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
March 2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of March 31,
|
|
|
Description
|
|
Index
|
|
Average
annual
interest rate
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2011
|
|
Maturity Date
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands of
Reais
)
|
|
|
Pre-Payments
|
|
Dollar (USD) + Libor
|
|
|
4.18
|
%
|
|
|
459,145
|
|
|
|
507,454
|
|
|
|
736,472
|
|
February 2016
|
Total Raízen consolidated (50%)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,168,219
|
|
|
|
2,976,651
|
|
|
|
4,588,194
|
|
|
Senior Notes Due 2018
|
|
Pre-fixed
|
|
|
9.5
|
%
|
|
|
852,705
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
March 2018
|
Senior Notes Due 2023
|
|
Dollar (USD)
|
|
|
5.0
|
%
|
|
|
1,009,277
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
March 2023
|
Perpetual Notes
|
|
Dollar (USD)
|
|
|
8.25
|
%
|
|
|
1,025,671
|
|
|
|
930,094
|
|
|
|
1,236,209
|
|
November 2015
|
Credit Notes
|
|
CDI
|
|
|
7.39
|
%
|
|
|
369,486
|
|
|
|
341,226
|
|
|
|
303,719
|
|
February 2014
|
|
|
Dollar (USD)
|
|
|
3.07
|
%
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
52,891
|
|
|
|
324,247
|
|
October 2012
|
Working capital
|
|
Dollar (USD) + Libor
|
|
|
1.78
|
%
|
|
|
206,089
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 2016
|
|
|
Dollar (USD) + Libor
|
|
|
4.46
|
%
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 2016
|
Finame
|
|
Pre fixed
|
|
|
4.59
|
%
|
|
|
372,559
|
|
|
|
397,515
|
|
|
|
517,842
|
|
September 2022
|
|
|
URTJLP
|
|
|
7.17
|
%
|
|
|
410,442
|
|
|
|
337,091
|
|
|
|
187,336
|
|
November 2022
|
|
|
UMBND
|
|
|
8.36
|
%
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
16
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
October 2012
|
Leasing
|
|
Pre-fixed
|
|
|
15.02
|
%
|
|
|
107
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
June 2014
|
|
|
100.00% CDI
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
2,020
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
October 2014
|
Foreign loans
|
|
GDP + Libor Semiannual
|
|
|
4.32
|
%
|
|
|
167,021
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
June 2017
|
Loan EIB
|
|
Dollar (USD) + Libor
|
|
|
2.26
|
%
|
|
|
528,902
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
September 2021
|
Resolution 4131
|
|
Dollar (USD) + Libor
|
|
|
3.00
|
%
|
|
|
549,106
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
February 2018
|
Debentures
|
|
CDI
|
|
|
8.62
|
%
|
|
|
1,417,149
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
October 2020
|
Non-convertible debenture
|
|
CDI
|
|
|
1.50
|
%
|
|
|
70,321
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
August 2014
|
BNDES
|
|
TJLP
|
|
|
7.98
|
%
|
|
|
709,425
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
June 2017
|
|
|
Selic
|
|
|
1.80
|
%
|
|
|
310,358
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
October 2020
|
|
|
TJ462
|
|
|
7.80
|
%
|
|
|
77,477
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
October 2020
|
FINEP
|
|
Pre-fixed
|
|
|
5.00
|
%
|
|
|
89,889
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
January 2021
|
Promissory note
|
|
103.00% CDI
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
402,104
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
November 2013
|
Credit assignment `
|
|
CDI
|
|
|
1.38
|
%
|
|
|
60,886
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
May 2013
|
Others
|
|
Several
|
|
Several
|
|
|
|
85,556
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
103,028
|
|
Several
|
Expenditure on issue of debt
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(66,039
|
)
|
|
|
(21,407
|
)
|
|
|
(28,546
|
)
|
|
Total Cosan (excluding Raízen)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,650,511
|
|
|
|
2,222,738
|
|
|
|
2,643,835
|
|
|
Total Consolidated Debt
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,818,727
|
|
|
|
5,199,389
|
|
|
|
7,232,029
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,153,572
|
|
|
|
540,237
|
|
|
|
957,134
|
|
|
Non-Current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,665,155
|
|
|
|
4,659,152
|
|
|
|
6,274,895
|
|
|
The principal financing activities for fiscal year 2013 are described below:
In March 2013 the Company issued R$850 million aggregate principal amount of 9.5% Senior Notes pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act. Also in March 2013, the Company issued US$500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.0% Senior Notes pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act.
In addition, there are certain restrictions on the ability of the Joint Venture to declared dividends, see “Financial Information—A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information—Dividend and Dividend Policy—Joint Venture’s Dividend Policy.”
Working Capital
As of March 31, 2013, we had working capital of R$1,898.4 million, compared to R$2,679.1 million in fiscal year 2012, primarily attributable to:
|
·
|
an increase in the current portion of long-term debt, from R$540.2 million at March 31, 2012, to R$2,153.6 million at March 31, 2013 related primarily to the Comgás acquisition and the consolidation of the indebtedness of Comgás; and
|
|
·
|
an increase in cash and cash equivalents, from R$1,654.1 million at March 31, 2012, to R$2,493.2 million at March 31, 2013, related primarily to the consolidation the cash and cash equivalents of Comgás.
|
Capital Expenditures
Our capital expenditures in property, plant and equipment, including acquisitions (net of cash acquired), expenditures for crop formation and expenditures for purchases of land, were R$2,178.0 million during fiscal year 2013, compared to R$2,133.7 million during fiscal year 2012.
The following table sets forth our capital expenditures for the fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011:
|
|
For Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of reais)
|
|
Raízen Energia – Operational
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Biological assets
|
|
|
922.0
|
|
|
|
942.7
|
|
|
|
745.0
|
|
Inter-harvest maintenance costs
|
|
|
602.3
|
|
|
|
605.5
|
|
|
|
514.2
|
|
Health, safety and environmental (SSMA) & Sustaining
|
|
|
64.6
|
|
|
|
149.2
|
|
|
|
237.5
|
|
Mechanization
|
|
|
205.3
|
|
|
|
138.3
|
|
|
|
214.7
|
|
Projects
|
|
|
113.1
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
Total – Operational
|
|
|
1,907.3
|
|
|
|
1,835.7
|
|
|
|
1,711.4
|
|
Raízen Energia – Expansion
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-generation projects
|
|
|
102.7
|
|
|
|
462.5
|
|
|
|
287.6
|
|
Greenfield projects
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
0.4
|
|
|
|
66.9
|
|
Other expansion projects
|
|
|
394.5
|
|
|
|
279.2
|
|
|
|
348.4
|
|
Total – Expansion
|
|
|
497.2
|
|
|
|
742.2
|
|
|
|
702.9
|
|
Raízen Energia – Total
|
|
|
2,404.6
|
|
|
|
2,577.9
|
|
|
|
2,414.3
|
|
Raízen Combustíveis
|
|
|
677.2
|
|
|
|
491.7
|
|
|
|
191.6
|
|
Total Raízen
|
|
|
3,081.8
|
|
|
|
3,069.6
|
|
|
|
2,605.9
|
|
Raízen consolidated (50%)
|
|
|
1,540.9
|
|
|
|
1,765.2
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rumo
|
|
|
266.7
|
|
|
|
269.0
|
|
|
|
427.9
|
|
Radar
|
|
|
0.8
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
Comgás
|
|
|
294.4
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
Other business
|
|
|
75.4
|
|
|
|
102.3
|
|
|
|
3.3
|
|
Total Cosan (excluding Raízen)
|
|
|
637.1
|
|
|
|
371.3
|
|
|
|
431.2
|
|
Total consolidated capital expenditures
|
|
|
2,178.0
|
|
|
|
2,136.6
|
|
|
|
3,037.1
|
|
The main planned and undergoing projects related to capital expenditures are described in “Item 4. Information on the Company—D. Property, Plant and Equipment.”
As of March 31, 2013 we have future commitments related to these projects in the amount of R$735.8 million fully directed at the completion of the corresponding assets. Financing for such commitments will be primarily based on third party financing with financial institutions up to 2020.
See “Item 4. Information on the Company—B. Business Overview—Research and Development.”
We are not aware of any trends, uncertainties, demands, commitments or events that are reasonably likely to have a material effect upon our net sales or revenues, income from continuing operations, profitability, liquidity or capital resources, or that would cause reported financial information to not necessarily be indicative of future operating results or financial condition.
Sales
The jointly-controlled entity “Raízen Energia” is mainly engaged in the commodities market and sales are substantially performed at the price on the date of sale. However, Raizen Energia has several agreements in the sugar, ethanol and power cogeneration markets, which undertake to sell volumes of those products in future harvests.
The commitments for the sale of sugar, in tons, as March 31, 2013 are as follows:
Fiscal Year
|
|
|
|
2013-2014 harvest
|
|
|
2,947,595
|
|
2015-2016 harvest
|
|
|
1,028,000
|
|
Total
|
|
|
3,975,595
|
|
(*)
|
Represents 100% of the commitments of Raízen Energia, of which the Company proportionately consolidates only 50%.
|
The commitments for the sale of ethanol, in cubic meters, as March 31, 2013 are as follows:
Fiscal Year
|
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
808,850
|
|
2015
|
|
|
175,000
|
|
Total
|
|
|
983,850
|
|
(*)
|
Represents 100% of the commitments of Raízen Energia, of which the Company proportionately consolidates only 50%.
|
The commitments for sales electric energy and steam, in MWh, as March 31, 2013 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal Year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
1,944,924
|
|
|
|
170,000
|
|
2015
|
|
|
1,677,904
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
2016
|
|
|
1,669,144
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
2017
|
|
|
1,669,144
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
After 2017
|
|
|
13,243,863
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
Total
|
|
|
20,204,979
|
|
|
|
170,000
|
|
(*)
|
Represents 100% of the commitments of Raízen Energia, of which the Company proportionately consolidates only 50%.
|
Purchases
Raízen Energia has several commitments for the purchase of sugarcane from third parties in order to secure part of its production in subsequent years. The amount of sugarcane to be acquired has been calculated based on an estimate of the quantity to be ground by area. The amount to be paid by the jointly-controlled is determined at the end of each harvest, according to prices published by CONSECANA.
Purchase commitments by harvest, in thousands of tons on March 31, 2013 are as follows:
Fiscal Year
|
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
26,410,050
|
|
2015
|
|
|
24,205,206
|
|
2016
|
|
|
20,982,447
|
|
After 2016
|
|
|
123,972,354
|
|
Total
|
|
|
195,570,057
|
|
(*)
|
Represents 100% of the commitments of Raízen Energia, of which the Company proportionately consolidates only 50%.
|
The jointly-controlled entity Raízen Energia has contracts to purchase industrial equipment intended for maintenance and expansion of the mills, as well as to meet the demand of the electric energy co-generation project, in the total amount of R$386,566 on March 31, 2013 (R$80,076 as at March 31, 2012).
Raízen Combustiveis has contracts to purchase fuel from third parties, in order to ensure availability of future supplies.
The purchase commitments per harvest of ethanol, diesel, gasoline, jet fuel and biodiesel, in cubic meters, in March 31, 2013, are as follows:
Fiscal Year
|
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
7,815,953
|
|
2015
|
|
|
616,618
|
|
Total
|
|
|
8,432,571
|
|
Raízen Combustíveis also has contracts for transport services by rail, road, and river barge, with the purpose of transporting fuel between supply bases to the gas stations. The amount to be paid by Raízen Combustíveis is determined in accordance with the contractually agreed price.
Purchase commitments per harvest, in cubic meters, transported on March 31, 2013, are as follows:
Fiscal Year
|
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
1,596,112
|
|
2015
|
|
|
1,532,112
|
|
Total
|
|
|
3,128,224
|
|
The Company through its subsidiary Rumo signed a commitment of improvements to the rail network, aiming for the expansion of the logistics segment, to be made in the coming year, as follows:
Fiscal Year
|
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
206,760
|
|
2015
|
|
|
—
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
Lease Agreements
Operating Leases
Raizen Energia has operating lease contracts on land used for planting sugarcane, which will end within 20 years. The minimum payments related to these obligations are calculated on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The costs for these contracts during the year ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 consisted of the following:
|
|
|
2013
|
(*)
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
Minimum installment
|
|
|
210,368
|
|
|
|
214,949
|
|
|
|
155,800
|
|
Variable installment
|
|
|
298,641
|
|
|
|
280,930
|
|
|
|
186,484
|
|
Total
|
|
|
509,009
|
|
|
|
495,879
|
|
|
|
342,284
|
|
(*)
|
Represents 100% of the commitments of Raízen Energia, of which the Company proportionately consolidates only 50%
|
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases (with initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year) as of March 31, 2013 are:
|
|
|
2013
|
(*)
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Within 1 year
|
|
|
560,629
|
|
|
|
553,815
|
|
Over 1 year, less than 5 years
|
|
|
1,778,019
|
|
|
|
1,673,249
|
|
More than 5 years
|
|
|
1,420,455
|
|
|
|
1,676,005
|
|
Total
|
|
|
3,759,103
|
|
|
|
3,903,069
|
|
(*)
|
Represents 100% of the commitments of Raízen Energia, of which the Company proportionately consolidates only 50%
|
The company through its subsidiary Rumo has entered into future minimum rentals payable on non-cancellable operating leases at March 31, 2013 are as follows:
Fiscal Year
|
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
39,464
|
|
2015
|
|
|
52,173
|
|
2016
|
|
|
57,787
|
|
2017
|
|
|
62,811
|
|
Total
|
|
|
212,235
|
|
The Company through its subsidiary Comgás has 10 contracts for rental of properties and whose expenses recognizes during the exercised ended on that date amounted R$1,510 million.
The lease terms are between one and six years, and the majority of lease agreements are renewable at the end of the lease period at market rate. The minimum payments related to operating leasing are:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Within 1 year
|
|
|
2,888
|
|
|
|
1,860
|
|
Over 1 year, less than 5 years
|
|
|
566
|
|
|
|
526
|
|
Total
|
|
|
3,454
|
|
|
|
2,386
|
|
The Company through the companies of the Radar segment has operating leases for land for planting sugar cane and other grains.
Minimum payments under these obligations are calculated linearly according to the contracts. Revenues related to these contracts during the year ended March 31, 2013 are as follows:
Fiscal Year
|
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
48,380
|
|
2015
|
|
|
64,944
|
|
2016
|
|
|
65,057
|
|
2017
|
|
|
65,171
|
|
2018
|
|
|
65,171
|
|
Total
|
|
|
308,723
|
|
The jointly controlled entity Raizen Combustiveis has fuel warehousing services contracts with third parties, according to the goals of the logistics and storage of fuel in certain regions.
Commitments of warehousing per period, in cubic meters, in March 31, 2013 are as follows:
Fiscal Year
|
|
|
2013(*)
|
|
2014
|
|
|
891,410
|
|
2015
|
|
|
430,600
|
|
2016
|
|
|
288,000
|
|
2017
|
|
|
232,000
|
|
Total
|
|
|
1,842,010
|
|
(*)
|
Represents 100% of the commitments of Raízen Energia, of which the Company proportionately consolidates only 50%
|
The commitments for the acquisition of intangible assets in the amount of R$61,961 million on March 31, 2013 are related to expenses already contracted but not yet incurred related to the acquisition, support and management of the gas distribution network, as well as administrative costs and technology to maintain the Company’s business.
The regulatory commitments in the amount of R$529 million on March 31, 2013 were set in the last tariff revision, in May 2009, based on the investment plan defined by the regulator, are expected to occur until May 2014, the end of the current tariff cycle.
Contractual Financial Obligations
The following table sets forth the maturity schedule of our material contractual financial obligations at March 31, 2013:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in millions of reais)
|
|
Long-term debt obligations (1)
|
|
|
13,926.4
|
|
|
|
2,153.6
|
|
|
|
1,315.8
|
|
|
|
6,054.8
|
|
|
|
4,402.1
|
|
Operating lease obligations (2)
|
|
|
28.2
|
|
|
|
28.2
|
|
|
|
―
|
|
|
|
―
|
|
|
|
―
|
|
Trade payables
|
|
|
1,387.7
|
|
|
|
1,387.7
|
|
|
|
―
|
|
|
|
―
|
|
|
|
―
|
|
Refis
|
|
|
1,216.4
|
|
|
|
246.0
|
|
|
|
64.2
|
|
|
|
189.6
|
|
|
|
716.5
|
|
Total
|
|
|
16,558.5
|
|
|
|
3,815.4
|
|
|
|
1,380.0
|
|
|
|
6,244.4
|
|
|
|
5,118.6
|
|
(1)
|
Less than one year amounts include accrued interest over existing long-term debt installments.
|
(2)
|
Purchase obligations were valued at the amount of sugarcane committed by a TSR of 137.3 kg per ton, at a price of R$0.4881, per kg as defined by CONSECANA for March 2012.
|
Sales Commitments
Raízen Energía is highly affected by the commodities market, where sales are substantially performed at the price on the date of sale. However, Raízen Energia has several agreements in the sugar market, which undertake to sell volumes of those products in future harvests.
The commitments for future sales of sugar, in tonnes, as of March 31, 2013 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
Year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2013
|
|
|
2,947.6
|
|
|
|
514.0
|
|
|
|
514.0
|
|
Sales commitments have their price established contractually based on CONSECANA.
Since March 31, 2013, there have been no material changes to the contractual obligations described above.
Our long-term debt consists primarily of:
|
·
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R$362.4 million of export pre-payment notes due from 2012 through 2016;
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|
·
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R$352.4 million senior notes due February 2014
|
|
·
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R$402.8 million senior notes due February 2017;
|
|
·
|
R$850.0 million senior notes due March 2018;
|
|
·
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R$1,006.9 million senior notes due March 2023;
|
|
·
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R$344.3 million PESA debt due between 2023 and 2025, payable against CTN credits;
|
|
·
|
R$1,494.4 million BNDES and Finame financing due between 2017 and 2022;
|
|
·
|
R$1,006.9 million perpetual notes with call option for Cosan beginning on November 5, 2015;
|
|
·
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R$455.1 million working capital due between 2013 and 2016;
|
|
·
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R$508.1 million loan from EIB due 2021;
|
|
·
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R$1,400.0 million Debentures due 2020;
|
|
·
|
R$668.4 million Finame financing due 2022; and
|
|
·
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R$813.5 million other debts.
|
We believe we will be able to refinance our existing debt on favorable market conditions.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
New IASB accounting standards have been published and/or reviewed and may be adopted for the current fiscal year, as described below:
IFRS 9
Financial Instruments: Classification and Measurement
IFRS 9, “Financial instruments,” addresses the classification, measurement and recognition of financial assets and financial liabilities. IFRS 9 was issued in November 2009 and October 2010. It replaces the parts of IAS 39 that relate to the classification and measurement of financial instruments. IFRS 9 requires financial assets to be classified into two measurement categories: those measured as at fair value and those measured at amortized cost. The determination is made at initial recognition. The classification depends on the entity’s business model for managing its financial instruments and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the instrument. For financial liabilities, the standard retains most of the IAS 39 requirements. The main change is that, in cases where the fair value option is taken for financial liabilities, the part of a fair value change due to an entity’s own credit risk is recorded in other comprehensive income rather than the income statement, unless this creates an accounting mismatch. The Company is yet to assess IFRS 9’s full impact and intends to adopt IFRS 9 no later than the accounting period beginning on or after January 1, 2015. The Company will also consider the impact of the remaining phases of IFRS 9 when completed by the Board.
IFRS 10
Consolidated Financial Statements
IFRS 10 as issued establishes principles for the presentation and preparation of consolidated financial statements when an entity controls one or more other entities. IFRS 10 replaces the consolidation requirements in SIC-12 - “Consolidation-Special-Purpose Entities” and IAS 27 - “Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements” and is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Early adoption is permitted. Management is still evaluating the impact on its financial position or performance of the adoption of IFRS 10.
IFRS 11
Joint Arrangements
IFRS 11 will significantly change the accounting for the Company’s joint arrangements. The new standard eliminates inconsistencies in the reporting of joint arrangements in current practice, by requiring a single method (the equity method of accounting) to account for interests in jointly controlled entities. It eliminates the option to proportionally consolidate these jointly controlled entities. It is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and early adoption is permitted.
With the adoption of IFRS 11, currently expected for the nine-month period to ended on December 31, 2013, the Company’s joint ventures (Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis) currently presented via proportionate consolidation, will be presented using the equity method of accounting in accordance with IAS 28R - “Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures”.
The total assets of these joint ventures represented approximately 43% of the consolidated totals as at March 31, 2013. The revenue, operating income and cash flow from the operating activities of these joint ventures accounted for approximately 86%, 57% and 69% respectively of the consolidated totals for the period ended March 31, 2013. A change from proportionate consolidation to equity method accounting would have no impact on the total equity or net income derived from these joint ventures, except that when using a proportional consolidation model, net income
would be lower in the year of joint venture formation as the transaction costs would be expensed as incurred. When applying the equity method of accounting, those expenses would be considered as part of the cost of investment.
IFRS 12
Disclosure of Involvement with Other Entities
IFRS 12 brings together into a single standard all the disclosure requirements about an entity’s interests in subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates and unconsolidated structured entities. The Company is currently assessing the disclosure requirements for interests in subsidiaries, interests in joint arrangements and associates and unconsolidated structured entities in comparison with the existing disclosures. IFRS 12 requires the disclosure of information about the nature, risks and financial effects of these interests.
These standards are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 with early adoption permitted.
IFRS 13
Fair Value Measurement
IFRS 13 provides a single source of guidance on how fair value is measured, and replaces the fair value measurement guidance that is currently dispersed throughout IFRS. Subject to limited exceptions, IFRS 13 is applied when fair value measurements or disclosures are required or permitted by other IFRSs. The Company is currently reviewing its methodologies in determining fair values. IFRS 13 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013 with early adoption permitted.
IAS 19 –
Employee Benefits
IAS 19 (2011) changes the definition of short-term and other long-term employee benefits to clarify the distinction between the two. For defined benefit plans, removal of the accounting policy choice for recognition of actuarial gains and losses is not expected to have any impact on the Company. However, the Company may need to assess the impact of the change in measurement principles of expected return on plan assets. IAS 19 (2011) is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 with early adoption permitted.
IAS 28
Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures (revised in 2011)
As a consequence of the new IFRS 11 and IFRS 12, IAS 28 has been renamed IAS 28
Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
, and describes the application of the equity method to investments in joint ventures in addition to associates. The amendment becomes effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.
There are no other standards and interpretations issued but not yet adopted that may, in management´s opinion, have a significant impact on the results or equity disclosed by the Company.
See “Forward-Looking Statements.”
Our board of directors and our executive officers are responsible for the operation of our business. Nevertheless, Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello, who controls all of our class B series 1 common shares, has the overall power to control us, including the power to establish our management policies.
Board of Directors
Our by-laws provide that our board of directors shall consist of between five and eleven directors. Our board of directors currently consists of eleven directors.
Our board of directors is the decision-making body responsible for, among other things, determining policies and guidelines for our business. The board of directors also supervises our executive officers and monitors their implementation of policies and guidelines established from time to time by our board of directors.
Our board of directors is divided into three classes (Class I, Class II and Class III) that are, as nearly as possible, of equal size. Each class of directors is elected for a three-year term of office, and the terms are staggered so that the term of only one class of directors expires at each annual general meeting. Members of our board of directors are subject to removal at any time with or without cause at a general meeting of shareholders. Our by-laws do not include any citizenship or residency requirements for members of our board of directors.
The following table lists the members of our board of directors:
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Initial Year of Appointment to Cosan Limited’s Board
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|
Initial Year of Appointment to Cosan S.A.’s Board
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|
|
|
|
Position Held – Cosan Limited
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|
Position Held – Cosan S.A.
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|
|
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Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello
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2007
|
|
2000
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|
|
III
|
|
Director
|
|
Chairman
|
|
|
1950
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|
Marcus Vinicius Pratini de Moraes(2)
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2007
|
|
2005
|
|
|
II
|
|
Director
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
1939
|
|
Marcelo Eduardo Martins
|
2009
|
|
2009
|
|
|
III
|
|
Director
|
|
Director
|
|
|
|
1966
|
|
Mailson Ferreira da Nóbrega(2)
|
2007
|
|
2008
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|
|
|
I
|
|
Director
|
|
Director
|
|
|
|
1942
|
|
Marcos Marinho Lutz
|
2007
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
II
|
|
Director
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
1969
|
|
Pedro Isamu Mizutani
|
2007
|
|
|
2000
|
|
|
III
|
|
Director
|
|
Director
|
|
|
|
1959
|
|
George E. Pataki(2)
|
2007
|
|
|
—
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|
|
|
I
|
|
Director
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
1945
|
|
Marcelo de Souza Scarcela Portela
|
2007
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
II
|
|
Director
|
|
Vice Chairman
|
|
|
|
1961
|
|
José Alexandre Scheinkman(2)
|
2007
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
I
|
|
Director
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
1948
|
|
Burkhard Otto Cordes
|
2008
|
|
|
2005
|
|
|
II
|
|
Director
|
|
Director
|
|
|
|
1975
|
|
Hélio França Filho(2)
|
2009
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
III
|
|
Director
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
1959
|
|
Serge Varsano(2)
|
—
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
Director
|
|
|
|
1955
|
|
Roberto de Rezende Barbosa
|
—
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
Director
|
|
|
|
1950
|
|
(1)
|
The terms of the directors expire as follows: Class I Directors at the annual general meeting referred to the fiscal year 2014; Class II Directors at the annual general meeting referred to the fiscal year 2015; and Class III Directors at the annual general meeting referred to the fiscal year 2013.
|
(2)
|
Independent director.
|
The following is a summary of the business experience of our current directors. Unless otherwise indicated, the business address of our current directors is Av. Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, 1327, 4th floor, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello
. Mr. Mello is our director and chief executive officer. He is also chairman of the board of directors of Cosan S.A. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the Escola Politécnica of the University of São Paulo (1972). Mr. Mello has more than 30 years of experience in the management of large
companies. He has also served as general director and chairman of the board of directors of Costa Pinto S.A. since 1980, vice president of Pedro Ometto S.A. Administração e Participações since 1980, director of Cosan Operadora Portuária S.A. since 1998, chairman of the board of directors of FBA from 2001 until its merger into Corona, and is currently the chairman of the boards of Cosan S.A., Comgás and Raízen. He also holds the position of director of UNICA, the Sugarcane Agroindustry Association of the State of São Paulo (
UNICA—União da Agroindústria Canavieira do Estado de São Paulo
). Prior to joining Cosan, Mr. Mello worked from 1971 to 1973 as an advisor to the board of executive officers of UNIBANCO União de Bancos Brasileiros S.A., and from 1973 to 1980 as chief financial officer of Indústrias Votorantim S.A.
Marcus Vinicius Pratini de Moraes
. Mr. Pratini de Moraes is our director. He holds a degree in economics from Faculdade de Ciências Econômicas da Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul (1963), a postgraduate degree in public administration from Deutsche Stiftung fur Entwicklungsländer—Berlin (1965) and a business administration degree from University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Institute of Technology (1966). Mr. Pratini de Moraes held several positions in the Brazilian federal government, including Minister of Planning and General Coordination (1968-1969), Minister of Industry and Commerce (1970-1974), Minister of Mines and Energy (1992) and Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (1999-2002). He also served a term as a congressman from the state of Rio Grande Do Sul (1982-1986). He was a board member of Solvay do Brasil (1998-1999) and chairman (2003); member of the advisory council of the Brazilian Mercantile & Futures Exchange—BM&F (2003); member of the Brazil—China Business Council (2004); president of the Brazil—Russia Business Council (2004); member of the National Council of Industrial Development (2005); and vice-president of the Beef Information Center—SIC (2005). Mr. Pratini de Moraes is currently the chairman of ABIEC (Brazilian Beef Export Industries Association), a board member of FIESP (Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo), a board member of JBS S.A. and a member of the supervisory board and the audit committee of ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Marcelo Eduardo Martins
. Mr. Martins has been a member of our board of directors and of Cosan S.A.’s board of directors since March 23, 2009. Mr. Martins also holds the position of chief financial and investor relations officer. His duties include identifying acquisition opportunities and implementing takeovers as well as business development activities for which the company may have strategic interest in the future. In July 2007, Mr. Martins was appointed as an executive officer of Aguassanta Participações S.A. Prior to joining the Cosan Group, Mr. Martins was the Chief Financial and Business Development Officer of Votorantim Cimentos between July 2003 and July 2007 and, prior to that, head of Latin American Fixed Income at Salomon Smith Barney (Citigroup) in New York. He has significant experience in capital markets, having worked at Citibank (where he began his career as a trainee in 1989), Unibanco, UBS and FleetBoston. He has a degree in business administration from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation, majoring in finance.
Mailson Ferreira da Nóbrega
. Mr. Nóbrega has been a member of our board of directors and of Cosan S.A.’s board of directors since November 2007. He is an economist and was Brazil’s Minister of Finance from 1988 to 1990. He was previously Technical Consultant and Chief of Project Analysis Department at Banco do Brasil; Coordination Chief of Economic Affairs of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance. He performed as the Chief Executive Officer of the European Brazilian Bank—EUROBRAZ, in London. Mr. Nóbrega is also member of the board of directors of the following companies: Abyara Planejamento Imobiliário, CSU Cardsystem S.A., Grendene S.A., Portobello S.A., Rodobens Negócios Imobiliários S.A., TIM Participações S.A. and Veracel Celulose S.A.
Marcos Marinho Lutz
. Mr. Lutz is a member of our board of directors and our chief commercial officer. He has been Cosan S.A.’s chief executive officer since November 2009 and served as chief commercial officer since 2006. Mr. Lutz holds a naval engineering degree from Escola Politécnica of the University of São Paulo and a master’s degree in business administration from Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University. From 2002 to 2006, Mr. Lutz was the executive director of infra-structure and energy at CSN (SID) and board member of MRS Logística, CFN Railways, and Itá Energética. Before that, Mr. Lutz was the chief operating officer at Ultracargo S.A., the logistics affiliate of the Ultra Group.
Pedro Isamu Mizutani
. Mr. Mizutani has been a member of our board directors since 2007. He has been a member of Cosan S.A.’s board of directors since 2000. He has served as Cosan S.A.’s managing director since 2001, and served as Cosan’s chief operating officer until June 2011. Currently Mr. Mizutani holds a position as Raízen’s chief operating officer. Mr. Mizutani holds a production-engineering degree from the Escola Politécnica of the University of São Paulo (1982), a postgraduate degree in finance from UNIMEP—Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba (1986) and a master’s degree in business management from FGV—Fundacão Getúlio Vargas, São Paulo,
with an extension degree from Ohio University (2001). Mr. Mizutani has more than 20 years of experience in finance and administration with companies in the ethanol and sugar industries. He also served as a planning director of Usina Costa Pinto S.A. from 1983 to 1987, as financial manager from 1987 to 1988, and as administrative and financial director from 1988 to 1990. From 1990 to 2001, he acted as administrative and financial director of the group.
George E. Pataki
. Mr. Pataki is a member of our board of directors. He has a bachelor’s degree from Yale University (1967), and a law degree from Columbia Law School (1970). Mr. Pataki was a partner in the New York law firm of Plunkett & Jaffe until 1987. He was elected mayor of Peekskill, New York in 1981, and served in the New York State Legislature as an assemblyman and then a senator from 1985 to 1994. In 1994, Mr. Pataki became the fifty-third Governor of the State of New York and was reelected in 1998 and 2002. He served as Governor from January 1, 1995 until January 1, 2007. Mr. Pataki is counsel at Chadbourne & Parke LLP.
Marcelo de Souza Scarcela Portela
. Mr. Portela is a member of our board of directors and is also Cosan S.A.’s legal vice president, and a member of the board of directors. He holds a law degree from Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de São Paulo (1983), and completed graduate studies in commercial law from Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de São Paulo (1988) and McGill University Law School (1990) in Montreal, Canada.
José Alexandre Scheinkman
. Mr. Scheinkman is a member of our board of directors. He is the Theodore A. Wells ‘29 Professor of Economics at Princeton University. He has a bachelor’s degree in economics from the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (1969), a master’s degree (1973) and doctorate degree (1974) in economics from the University of Rochester, and a master’s degree in mathematics from Instituto de Matemática Pura e Aplicada (Brazil) (1976). Mr. Scheinkman is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Fellow of the Econometric Society, and received a “docteur honoris causa” from the Université Paris-Dauphine. In 2002, he was a Blaise Pascal Research Professor (France). Professor Scheinkman is a member of the Conseil Scientifique of the Institute Europlace de Finance (Paris) and a member of the Conselho Acadêmico of IBMEC (São Paulo). Previously, he was the Alvin H. Baum Distinguished Service Professor and Chairman of the Department of Economics at the University of Chicago, Vice President in the Financial Strategies Group of Goldman, Sachs & Co., co-editor of the
Journal of Political Economy
and a member of the advisory panel in economics to the Sloan Foundation.
Burkhard Otto Cordes
. Mr. Cordes has been a member of our board of directors since 2008 and of Cosan S.A.’s board of directors since 2005. He graduated in business administration from Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado (1997) and he holds a master’s degree in finance from IBMEC-SP (2001). Mr. Cordes has worked in financial markets. He worked at Banco BBM S.A., a company owned by Grupo Mariani, where he worked at its commercial division focusing corporate and middle market segments. Before holding his current position, he had worked at IBM Brasil in its financial division. Mr. Cordes is Mr. Mello’s son-in-law.
Helio Franca Filho
. Mr. Franca Filho has been a member of our board of directors since August 2009. He joined Gavea’s Illiquid Strategies Group in April 2007, focusing primarily on the commodities sector. With over 20 years of experience in the commodities sector, Mr. Franca Filho began his career with the Sucres & Denrées group, where he worked from 1984 to 1985 trading coffee, sugar and cocoa. He subsequently joined the Louis Dreyfus group in New York, where he was in charge of the Latin American sugar and ethanol market from 1985 to 1996. From 2000 to 2007, he was director of Brazilian operations for the Noble group, a commodities trading company listed in England and Singapore. Mr. Franca Filho has a degree in economics from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ).
Serge Varsano
. Mr. Varsano has been a member of Cosan S.A.’s board of directors since 2007. He holds a degree from the Marshall School of Business of the University of Southern California (1975). Mr. Varsano began his career as a trader in the Sucres et Denrées group, one of the world’s leading sugar traders, subsequently becoming its chief executive officer. He has been chief executive officer of the Sucres et Denrées group since 1988.
Roberto de Rezende Barbosa
. Mr. Barbosa has been a member of Cosan S.A.’s board of directors since 2009. He worked as a trainee at Halles Bank and the Dacon dealership, assuming the family business in 1975. He was the chief executive officer of Grupo Nova América and is currently the chief executive officer and a board member at CTC – Centro de Tecnologia Canavieira, and a board member at SCA – Sociedade Corretora de Álcool, IEDI – Institute of Industrial Development Studies and UNICA – the Federation of Sugarcane Industries of São Paulo State.
Executive Officers
Our executive officers serve as our executive management body. They are responsible for our internal organization and day-to-day operations and for the implementation of the general policies and guidelines established from time to time by our board of directors.
Our executive officers are elected by our board of directors for two-year terms and are eligible for reelection. Our board of directors may remove any executive officer from office at any time with or without cause. Our executive officers hold meetings when called by any of our executive officers.
The following table lists our current executive officers:
|
Initial Year of Appointment to Cosan Limited
|
Initial Year of Appointment to Cosan S.A.
|
Position Held –
Cosan Limited
|
Position Held –
Cosan S.A.
|
|
Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello
|
2007
|
—
|
Chief Executive Officer
|
—
|
1950
|
Marcos Marinho Lutz
|
2007
|
2009
|
Chief Commercial Officer
|
Chief Executive Officer
|
1969
|
Marcelo Eduardo Martins
|
2009
|
2009
|
Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer
|
Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer
|
1966
|
Marcelo de Souza Scarcela Portela
|
—
|
2009
|
—
|
Legal Vice President
|
1961
|
Nelson Roseira Gomes Neto
|
—
|
2011
|
—
|
Lubricant Vice President
|
1970
|
Colin Butterfield
|
—
|
2013
|
—
|
Executive Director
|
1973
|
Cosan Limited officers are Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello, Marcos Marinho Lutz, and Marcelo Eduardo Martins. Cosan S.A. officers are Marcos Marinho Lutz, Marcelo Eduardo Martins, Marcelo de Souza Scarcela Portela, Nelson Roseira Gomes Neto, and Colin Butterfield.
The following is a summary of the business experience of Cosan S.A.’s executive officers who are not Cosan Limited directors. Unless otherwise indicated, the business address of the executive officers is Av. Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, 1327, 4th floor, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Nelson Roseira Gomes Neto
. Mr. Gomes Neto is Cosan S.A.’s lubricant vice president and chief executive officer of Cosan Lubrificantes e Especialidades S.A. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Catholic University (1992), a master’s degree in corporate finance from PUC – IAG Master (1998) and a master’s degree in business administration from COPPEAD (2001). He joined Exxon Mobil Corporation in 1991 as a trainee. Throughout the course of his career, he has served in positions of increasing managerial responsibility in several business lines such as Fuels Marketing, Convenience Retailing, Natural Gas, and since 2001 part of Lubricants business. In February 2008 he was appointed Brazil Lubricants Officer to Esso Brasileira de Petroleo Limitada, and in December 2008, Lubricants Vice President.
Collin Butterfield
. Mr. Butterfield is Cosan S.A.’s executive director. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Boston University and a master’s degree in economics and finance from Dartmouth College. He created the website Viajo.com (currently named Decolar.com.br) and before joining Cosan S.A. he acted as Bracor’s Investments Officer.
Key managers
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Initial Year of Appointment to Cosan
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Nelson Roseira Gomes Neto
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2008
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Chief Executive Officer – CLE
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Julio Fontana Neto
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2009
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Chief Executive Officer – Rumo
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Luis Henrique Guimarães
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2013
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Chief Executive Officer – Comgás
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The following is a summary of the business experience of the key manager who is not an executive officer.
Julio Fontana Neto
is the chief executive officer of Rumo Logística Operadora Multimodal S.A. (former Cosan Operadora Portuária S.A.). He was formerly chief executive officer of MRS Logística S.A. with experience in logistics, railroad operations and infrastructure. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (1978) and in business administration from Mackenzie University (1981) and a master’s degree in administration from EISE Business school – University of Navarra, Spain (2002).
Luis Henrique Guimarães
is the chief executive officer of Comgás. He was formerly the Fuels Operational Officer and responsible for the Joint Venture’s Downstream division, which covers the retail, commercial and aviation businesses. Luis Henrique joined Shell in 1987 and worked in several positions in the lubricants and retail businesses in Brazil and abroad (based in London). In 2007, he took the position of Shell’s Chief Marketing Officer for Lubricants in North America, based in Houston; and
In addition, our Joint Venture with Shell is run by a management team drawn from Cosan and Shell with a proven track record in sugar, ethanol and fuels. The executive team is comprised of:
Vasco Dias
is the CEO of the Joint Venture. Vasco joined Shell in 1979 and was formerly the President of Shell Brasil. He occupied positions of increasing responsibility in Brazil and abroad throughout his career and participated, in the Hague, in the team that led the global restructuring of the Shell Group. He returned to Brazil in 1997 to hold the position of CEO of Shell Gas and, as of 2005, Retail Vice President for Latin America and Country Chair of Shell in Brazil;
Luis Rapparini
is the CFO of the Joint Venture. He joined Raízen from BAT, having worked in Brazil, Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States. He previously was Finance and Investor Relations Director for Souza Cruz in Brazil;
Pedro Mizutani
is the Sugar, Ethanol and Energy Operational Officer and was previously CEO of Cosan S.A. Açúcar e Álcool. He maintains his responsibilities on sugar and ethanol production and cogeneration in the Joint Venture, with ultimate responsibility for the Sugar and Ethanol division. Mr. Mizutani has 27 years of experience in the sugar and energy sector and started his professional career at Cosan in the 1980’s, having taken positions of increasing responsibility up to his current one. He is a member of the Board of Directors of UNICA and a professor at Fundação Getúlio Vargas’s post-graduation course;
Leonardo Gadotti Filho
is the Executive Officer and manages logistics, supply and distribution for the Joint Venture. Mr. Leonardo Gadotti joined Esso Brasileira in 1980 as an intern and took positions of increasing responsibility in Brazil and abroad. He is currently the President of Sindicom, a board member of the Brazilian Institute for Ethics in Competition (
Instituto Brasileiro de Etica Concorrencial
) and a board member of the Brazilian Institute for Petrol, Gas and Biofuels (
Instituto Brasileiro de Petroleo, Gás e
Biocombustíveis
).
Teófilo Lacroze
is the Executive Officer for sales at Raízen. Mr. Teófilo Lacroze graduated in business administration at the Universidad de San Andres (Argentina), and holds an MBA in marketing and strategy from the University of Cambridge (England). With over 20 years of experience in retail business, Mr. Lacroze joined the Shell Group in Argentina in 1996 as a financial analyst. After working in companies of the Shell Group in Buenos Aires, London and Santo Domingo, he became network strategy & planning manager Latin America for Shell Brazil in June 2004, taking the position of Director of Sales and Operations in 2005 and subsequently Director of Marketing in 2008. In June 2010, he took over as Director of Distribution and Marketing for Shell Brazil. In May 2011 he joined Raizen Energia S.A. as Director of Marketing and Trading and in December 2012 and he took over as Executive Vice President of Operations and Sales.
Leonardo Remião Linden
is the executive officer for Marketing and Engineering. Mr. Leonardo Remião Linden holds a degree in Business Administration from the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, with extension courses in international schools such as Kellogg Business School, Thunderbird Executive Education and North Carolina University. He worked for 18 years as an employee of ExxonMobil, having accumulated a great deal of experience in the management of the company’s national and international business. In July 2008 he joined Grupo Cosan to act as Director of Marketing for Fuel. In addition, in August 2009 he became Vice President of Fuels, a position held until May 2011. In December 2012, he became the Vice President of Marketing and Engineering at Raizen Energia S.A.
Paulo Francisco de Almeida Lopes
is the legal counsel and vice president. Mr. Francisco de Almeida Lopes holds a law degree from the Faculdade de Direito da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - UERJ and specialized in Comparative International Law by the University of Texas at Dallas. Mr. Almeida Lopes has over 20 years of experience in the legal field for energy companies. Between 1983 and 1991, he held positions in Shell Brazil S/A’s legal department. He was the legal manager of Billiton Metais S/A (then a Shell Group company) between 1991 and 1993. He took the Legal Manager position for Shell International Petroleum Company Ltd., London, England, and Shell International Exploration and Production BV, at The Hague, Netherlands, between 1994 and 1998. He was the Legal Director of Exploration and Production of oil and gas for Shell Brazil S/A between 1998 and 2001. Afterwards, he was the Legal Director of Companhia Vale do Rio Doce - CVRD until 2002. He was subsequently Legal Vice President of Shell Brazil Ltda, a position he held until 2011, when he assumed the position of Legal Vice President at Raizen Energia SA, a position he still holds.
The executive board of the Joint Venture is overseen by the supervisory board. The supervisory board is responsible for appointing members of the executive board and monitors the activities and reports of the executive board. The supervisory board consists of three directors nominated by Cosan and three directors nominated by Shell. Our chairman, Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello, is the chairman of the supervisory board. Cosan and Shell have each designated a shareholder representative who is responsible for determining the Joint Venture’s strategic priorities and resolving any deadlock within the supervisory board. Our shareholder representative is Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello.
Our Relationship with our Executive Officers and Directors
Mr. Burkhard Otto Cordes is a member of Cosan S.A.’s and Cosan Limited’s boards of directors and serves as financial manager in Aguassanta Participações S.A. Mr. Cordes is Mr. Mello’s son-in-law.
There are no arrangements or understandings with any of our shareholders, customers, suppliers or others, pursuant to which any director or member of our senior management has been or will be selected.
Committees of the Board of Directors
Audit Committee
The members of our audit committee are Messrs. Marcus Vinicius Pratini de Moraes (chairman), Mailson Ferreira da Nóbrega and Hélio França Filho. Our board of directors has determined that Marcus Vinicius Pratini de Moraes (chairman), Mailson Ferreira da Nóbrega and Hélio França Filho meet the independence requirements of the SEC and the NYSE listing standards. For a discussion of the role of our audit committee, see “—C. Summary of Significant Differences of Corporate Governance Practices—Audit Committee.”
Compensation Committee
We have a compensation committee that reviews and approves the compensation and benefits for our executive officers and other key executives, makes recommendations to the board regarding compensation matters and is responsible for awarding equity-based compensation to our executive officers and other employees under our employee equity incentive plan. The committee also has the discretion to interpret the terms of the plan, to amend the plan and take all other actions necessary to administer the plan in our best interests. The members of our compensation committee are Messrs. Pedro Isamu Mizutani (chairman), Marcus Vinicius Pratini de Moraes and Marcelo de Souza Scarcela Portela.
Risk Management Committee
We have a risk management committee that is responsible for advising the board on risk management, by establishing exposure limits and hedging ratios on a periodic basis so as to achieve better operational and financial controls. The members of our risk management committee are Messrs. José Alexandre Scheinkman (chairman), Marcelo Eduardo Martins and Marcos Marinho Lutz.
Under our by-laws, our board of directors is responsible for establishing the annual aggregate compensation that we pay to the members of our board of directors and our executive officers.
The aggregate amount of compensation paid to all members of the board of directors and its executive officers in fiscal year 2013 was R$106.6 million and in the fiscal year 2012 was R$68.9 million. The compensation to be paid to directors and executive officers of Cosan S.A., its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities who also act as directors or executive officers of our company will be in addition to compensation paid to them by our company.
Our executive officers receive the same benefits generally provided to our employees. Members of our board of directors are not entitled to these benefits.
We currently have no employment agreements with our directors and executive officers providing for benefits upon the termination of employment. Our directors and executive officers who serve for both us and Cosan will receive compensation from both companies.
The NYSE Corporate Governance Rules provide that we are required to disclose any significant differences on our corporate governance practices from those required to be followed by U.S. companies under NYSE listing standards. We have summarized these significant differences below.
We are permitted to follow practice in Bermuda in lieu of the provisions of the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules, except that we will be required to have a qualifying audit committee under Section 303A.06 of the Rules, or avail ourselves of an appropriate exemption. In addition, Section 303A.12(b) provides that our chief executive officer is obligated to promptly notify the NYSE in writing after any of our executive officers becomes aware of any material non-compliance with any applicable provisions of the NYSE Corporate Governance Rules.
Majority of Independent Directors
NYSE Rule 303A.01 provides that each U.S. company that is listed on the Exchange must have a majority of independent directors. Bermuda corporate law does not require that we have a majority of independent directors. Under our by-laws, at least 40% of our directors are required to be independent directors; which requirement increases to 60% following the death or permanent incapacitation of Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello.
Separate Meetings of Non-Management Directors
NYSE Rule 303A.03 provides that the non-management directors of each U.S. company that is listed on the Exchange must meet at regularly scheduled executive sessions without management. We are not required to have such executive sessions for the non-management directors under Bermuda law.
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
NYSE Rule 303A.04 provides that each U.S. company that is listed on the Exchange must have a nominating/corporate governance committee composed entirely of independent directors. We are not required to have such a committee under Bermuda law. We believe that, pursuant to our by-laws, the role of a nominating committee is generally performed by our board of directors and that the role of the corporate governance committee is generally performed by either our board of directors or our senior management.
Compensation Committee
NYSE Rule 303A.05 provides that each U.S. company that is listed on the Exchange must have a compensation committee composed entirely of independent directors. We are not required to have such a committee under Bermuda law. However, we formed such a committee with one independent director.
Audit Committee
NYSE Rule 303A.06 and the requirements of Rule 10A-3 of the SEC provide that each listed company is required to have an audit committee consisting entirely of independent members that comply with the requirements of Rule 10A-3. In addition, the company must have an internal audit function and otherwise fulfill the other requirements of the NYSE rules and Rule 10A-3 of the SEC.
While we are not required under Bermuda law to have an audit committee, we have formed a committee that has the following responsibilities:
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pre-approve services to be provided by our independent auditor;
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review auditor independence issues and rotation policy;
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supervise the appointment of our independent auditors;
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discuss with management and auditors major audit, accounting and internal control issues;
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review quarterly financial statements prior to their publication, including the related notes, management’s report and auditor’s opinion;
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review our annual report and financial statements;
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provide recommendations to the board on the audit committee’s policies and practices;
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review recommendations given by our independent auditor and internal audits and management’s responses;
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provide recommendations on the audit committee’s by-laws; and
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the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by the issuer regarding accounting, internal controls or auditing matters.
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Equity Compensation Plans
NYSE Rule 303A.08 provides that shareholders must be given the opportunity to vote on all equity compensation plans and material revisions thereto, with certain limited exemptions as described in the rule. Under Bermuda law, shareholder pre-approval is not required for the adoption of equity compensation plans nor any material revision thereto.
Corporate Governance Guidelines
NYSE Rule 303A.09 provides that each U.S. listed company must adopt and disclose its corporate governance guidelines. We do not have a similar requirement under Bermuda law. In addition, we have adopted a written policy of trading of securities and disclosure matters.
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
NYSE Rule 303A.10 provides that each U.S. listed company must adopt and disclose a code of business conduct and ethics for directors, officers and employees and promptly disclose any waivers of the code for directors or executive officers. Although not required under Bermuda law, the Company has adopted a code of business conduct and ethics for directors, officers and employees as provided for in NYSE Rule 303A.10, which has been filed with the SEC.
As of March 31, 2013, we had 34,007 employees. The following table sets forth the number of our total employees by segment for the periods indicated:
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Agricultural
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18,208
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19,156
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21,860
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Industrial
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9,719
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9,576
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7,971
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Administrative
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5,387
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5,160
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3,799
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Port
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913
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889
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651
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Total
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34,227
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34,781
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34,281
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We pay a mandatory union contribution for all of our employees. We believe that we have good relations with our employees and the unions that represent them, and we have not experienced a strike or other labor slowdown since 1992. Collective bargaining agreements to which we are party have either one-year or two-year terms, are subject to annual renewal and are subject to changes in Brazilian law. We apply the terms of bargaining agreements entered into with the unions equally to unionized and non-unionized employees.
Our total annual payroll was R$1,972.54 million as of March 31, 2013, which includes a provision for vacations, and bonuses, taxes and social contributions.
We offer our employees, including our executive officers, various benefits, which are provided in accordance with the employee’s position in our company. Benefits include medical (including dental) assistance, meal and transport vouchers, life insurance, maternity leave, scholarships and funeral assistance and nursery assistance. Members of our board of directors are not entitled to these benefits. All of our employees participate in profit sharing plans developed with the labor unions of which our employees are members, which provide performance-based compensation. In fiscal year 2013, we paid R$175.54 million as profit sharing distributions.
As of March 31, 2013, the following members of the board of directors own Cosan Limited shares:
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Position Held –
Cosan Limited
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Cosan Limited
Class A – Common Shares
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Cosan Limited
Class B – Common Shares
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Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello*
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Chairman and CEO
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7,307,361
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96,332,044
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Pedro Mizutani
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Board Member
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10,000
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—
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Burkhard Otto Cordes
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Board Member
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5,000
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—
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*
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Shares owned by Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello include the total shares of the Cosan Limited controlling group, which is not wholly-owned by him.
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Other than as disclosed in the table above, none of our executive officers currently owns or holds class A common shares or class B common shares of our company.
Equity-Based Compensation Plans
Cosan Limited
We have adopted a Cosan Limited equity incentive plan. We have reserved up to 5% of our issued and outstanding class A common shares as of the granting date for issuance under our equity incentive plan. The plan is intended to attract, retain and motivate our directors, officers and employees, to link compensation to the overall performance of the company in order to promote cooperation among our diverse areas of business and to create an ownership interest in the company with respect to these directors, officers and employees in order align their interests with the interests of our shareholders. No shares or options have been issued or granted in connection with this incentive plan.
Cosan
On August 30, 2005, Cosan’s shareholders approved a stock option plan that authorized the issuance of a maximum of 5% of Cosan’s total share capital. On September 22, 2005, Cosan’s board of directors approved the distribution of stock options corresponding to 4,302,780 common shares, or 3.25% of Cosan’s total share capital. A remaining 1.75% of Cosan’s share capital may subsequently be issued pursuant to the terms of Cosan’s stock option plan. The stock options that were issued have an option price of US$2.93 per common share, and may be partially exercised (up to a maximum of 25% annually) after November 18, 2006. On November 20, 2006, Cosan’s board of directors approved the issuance of 1,132,707 new common shares to certain of Cosan’s executive officers under Cosan’s stock option plan, which resulted in an increase in the number of Cosan’s issued and outstanding common
shares on that date. On September 11, 2007, Cosan’s board of directors granted 450,000 options to one of Cosan’s executive officers. On November 19, 2007 and December 11, 2007, 922,947 and 38,725 options, respectively, were exercised. On March 30, 2010 and September 14, 2010, 17,000 and 48,829 options were exercised. On January 29, 2010, 15,000 options were exercised. On July 20, 2010, 225,000 options were exercised. On November 11, 2010, 224,819 options were exercised. On March 4, 2011, 112,500 options were exercised. All options in connection with this plan have been exercised.
A new stock option plan was approved by Cosan’s General meeting, held on July 29, 2011. On August 18, 2011, the Board of Directors deliberated that 12,000,000 common shares were inserted in the first program of Stock Option Plan in which was established that the exercise right would be effected as from August 18, 2012. See note 34 to our audited consolidated financial statements for more information.
If a holder of stock options ceases to be an executive officer, manager or eligible employee for any reason (other than termination of his or her employment contract without just cause on Cosan’s part, death, retirement or permanent incapacitation), after partially exercising his or her option to purchase Cosan’s common shares, the options that have not yet been exercised will be extinguished as of the date that the holder ceases to be an executive officer, manager or eligible employee.
Cosan stock options held by Cosan’s executive officers may, at their option, be canceled and converted into awards of Cosan Limited, and as a result, we will comply with the limit of shares we have reserved for our equity incentive plan. Cosan´s stock options will be converted based upon a ratio equal to the initial offering price of our common stock, divided by the weighted average stock price of Cosan’s common stock for a specified period immediately preceding the date of the completion of our initial public offering. The converted securities, if unvested, generally will continue to vest over their original vesting periods.
Cosan Limited
As of the date of this annual report our authorized share capital is US$11,888,863.60, consisting of 1,000,000,000 class A common shares, par value US$0.01 per share, 96,332,044 class B series 1 common shares, par value US$0.01 per share and 174,355,341 class A common shares, par value US$0.01 per share. Each of our class A common shares entitles its holder to one vote. Each of our class B common shares entitles its holder to ten votes. The chairman of our board of directors, Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello controls 38.3% of our issued and outstanding share capital, and 85.3% of our voting power by virtue of his control of 100% of our class B common shares and 4.2% of our class A common shares. Other than the entities and individuals mentioned below, no other single shareholder holds more than 5.0% of our issued and outstanding share capital.
The following table sets forth the principal holders of our issued and outstanding share capital and their respective shareholding as of the date of this annual report:
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Queluz Holdings Limited
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5,241,111
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3.00
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66,321,766
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68.85
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71,562,877
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26.44
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Usina Costa Pinto S.A.
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—
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30,010,278
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31.15
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30,010,278
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11.09
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MSOR Participações
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1,811,250
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1.04
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1,811,250
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0.67
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Usina Bom Jesus
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255,000
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0.15
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255,000
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0.09
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Gávea Funds (1)
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30,657,762
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17,58
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30,657,762
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11.33
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Others
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136,390,218
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78.23
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—
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136,390,218
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50.38
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Total
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174,355,341
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100.0
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96,332,044
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100.0
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270,687,385
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100.0
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(1)
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Based on information filed on February 15, 2013 by Gávea Investimentos Ltda, GIF Venus, Ltd. and Armino Frago Neto.
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No class B series 2 common shares are currently issued and outstanding.
Controlling Group: Queluz Holdings Limited, Costa Pinto, MSOR Participações S.A. and Usina Bom Jesus S.A. Açúcar e Álcool
On November 24, 2009, a corporate reorganization was approved within companies from our controlling group (Aguassanta Participações S.A., Queluz Holdings Limited, or “Queluz,” and Usina Bom Jesus S.A. Açúcar e Álcool), intended to consolidate their control with Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello.
This reorganization resulted in the transference by an affiliate of Queluz of up to approximately 5,500,000 class A common shares issued by Cosan Limited, that did not exceed 1% of total Class A shares, pursuant to Securities Act Rule 144 and other applicable provisions. Its class B share position remained unaltered.
Queluz Holdings Limited and Costa Pinto own all of our class B series 1 common shares. Queluz Holdings Limited, MSOR Participações S.A. and Usina Bom Jesus S.A. Açúcar e Álcool also hold in aggregate 4.2% of our class A common shares. These companies are indirectly controlled by Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello, the chairman of our board of directors through several companies controlled directly and indirectly by him. Although the control is exercised by Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello, there are some family members and other individuals who are also beneficial owners of minority interests in these companies.
Cosan S.A.
As of March 31, 2013, we owned 62.30% of Cosan’s common shares. Prior to our initial public offering, Usina Costa Pinto S.A. Açúcar e Álcool and Aguassanta Participações S.A., each company indirectly controlled by our chief executive officer, Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello and his family, were the controlling shareholders of Cosan.
Rezende Barbosa
On June 18, 2009, Cosan entered into an agreement with Rezende Barbosa to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Curupay S.A. Participações, or “Curupay.” The acquisition was carried out through the merger of Curupay into Cosan resulting in the issuance by Cosan of 44,300,389 new common shares, fully subscribed and paid-in by Rezende Barbosa.
Pursuant to an agreement dated June 9, 2009, the Rezende Barbosa Family has the right to have one member on both the supervisory board and the board of directors. Cosan Limited has, subject to limited exceptions, a right of first refusal on shares of Cosan (CSAN3) owned by the Rezende Barbosa family.
Cosan Portuária
On February 8, 1999, São Francisco and Tate & Lyle do Brasil Serviços e Participações S.A., or “Tate & Lyle,” entered into a shareholders’ agreement that governs the rights of the shareholders of Cosan Portuária (formerly São Francisco Operadora Portuária de Granéis Ltda.). In April 2004, Cosan acquired 90.0% of the outstanding capital stock of Cosan Portúaria through a Cosan capital increase in the amount of US$1.5 million, which was fully subscribed by Cosan’s shareholder, São Francisco, using shares that it held at Cosan Portuária.
Cosan has signed a memorandum of understanding dated April 9, 2008 with Rezende Barbosa with the intention of merging into a new entity the port terminal facilities of Cosan Portuária with those at the neighboring site of Teaçu Armazéns Gerais S/A, owned by Rezende, or the “merged entity.” Cosan asked Tate & Lyle to provide its approval as the minority shareholder in Cosan Portuária to the arrangements. Tate & Lyle’s and Cosan’s equity interests in the merged entity would be held by a holding company owned by Cosan and Tate & Lyle. Because of the creation of the holding company, Cosan and Tate & Lyle entered into a shareholders’ agreement with respect to the holding company named COPSAPAR Participações S/A in order to govern: (1) the election of the board of directors; (2) the exercise of voting rights in general shareholder meetings and meetings of the board of directors; and (3) the preemptive rights of shareholders.
On April 13, 2010, Tate & Lyle, through a Share Purchase Agreement, sold its entire stake on Copsapar Participações S/A to Bunge Açúcar e Bioenergia Ltda, that had, on the same date, agreed to replace Tate & Lyle on the shareholder agreement with respect to Copsapar Participações S/A.
Rumo Logística
On September 2, 2010, Novo Rumo, Cosan, Cosan Limited and investment vehicles controlled by TPG and Gávea entered into a shareholders’ agreement that regulates the rights of the shareholders of Rumo Logística and on the same date the parties have entered into a subscription agreement in which Gávea and TPG agreed to subscribe common shares of Rumo Logística representing a 25% ownership for a price of R$400 million, implying a post-money equity valuation of R$1,600 million. In accordance to the shareholders agreement, Rumo Logística will have a board of directors of five members and Gávea and TPG will have the right to appoint two of the directors. Pursuant to the agreement, (1) Gávea and TPG will have the right to participate, through at least one representative, in all board committees and certain other relevant committees of Rumo Logística; (2) any decision regarding Rumo Logística or any of its subsidiaries will be determined by a simple majority vote; (3) Gávea and TPG will have rights of first refusal; (4) Gávea and TPG will have tag along rights.
TEAS
Cosan and Cargill Agricola S/A entered into a shareholders’ agreement with respect to TEAS Terminal Exportador de Alcool de Santos S/A, or “TEAS,” dated as of February 15, 2005 and amended on November, 26, 2009, that provides for, among other things, the right of first refusal of the shareholder to acquire the shares of TEAS owned by the other shareholder, in the event such party decides to sell its shares to a third party.
Cosan’s stake on TEAS, on April 2011, was contributed to Raízen, the Joint Venture established between Cosan and Shell.
RADAR
In August 2008, Cosan entered into a shareholders’ agreement with TIAA - CREF regarding its subsidiary Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A., whose corporate purpose is to identify and acquire rural properties with high appreciation potential for subsequent leasing and/or sale. Cosan currently holds approximately 37.7% of RADAR’s capital, with the remaining 62.3% being divided among other investors part of TIAA - CREF group. According to the shareholders’ agreement, COSAN retains the majority of votes on RADAR’s Board of Directors, thereby retaining control of the company. In addition, COSAN has a 10-year option to subscribe 20% of RADAR’s capital stock for the same amount as the initial capitalization.
CTC
In January 2013, Cosan entered into an agreement to sell its ownership stake in CTC to Raizen Energia S.A. for the amount of R$51.1 million, paid in a single installment upon the delivery of 73,102 common shares representing 11.523% of CTC’s equity.
Tellus
On July 1, 2011 Cosan has entered into a shareholders’ agreement with TIAA - CREF in order to govern certain of their rights, duties and obligations as shareholders of Tellus Brasil Participações S.A.
Comma
On July, 3, 2012 Cosan entered into the European lubricants & specialties market by signing a sale and purchase agreement with Esso Petroleum Company to acquire Comma Oil & Chemicals Limited. The value of the transaction, after all adjustments, was less than US$100 million. Comma continued to operate in the ordinary course under the Comma brand, manufacturing and selling Comma-branded and private label products following the change in control, in order to facilitate Cosan’s entry into the European lubricants market.
Comgás
On November, 5, 2012 Cosan concluded the acquisition of 60.05% of Companhia de Gás de São Paulo - Comgás from BG Group for R$3.4 billion. Shell is part of the ownership group, holding 18.20% of Comgás’s shares, with 21.75% of Comgás held publicly.
Shareholders’ Agreements and Other Arrangements
Shell and Cosan have entered into other definitive agreements, among others, concerning the scope of the Joint Venture, the governance and management of the Joint Venture and the granting of reciprocal put and call options concerning their interests in the Joint Venture. Each of these agreements was entered into on June 1, 2011.
The shareholders’ agreements for Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis establish the scope and governance of the Joint Venture, as well as its dividend policy. The agreements provide that the scope of the Joint Venture is the global production of sugar cane-based ethanol and sugar and the distribution, commercialization and sale of fuel products within Brazil. Cosan, Shell and their respective affiliates are prohibited from competing with the Joint Venture as long as they remain shareholders of the Joint Venture (subject to customary exceptions).
The shareholders’ agreements provide that the Joint Venture will be governed by supervisory boards that are composed of six members: three nominated by Cosan, with Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello acting as chairman, and three nominated by Shell. Most decisions by the supervisory boards require a quorum of two members and are generally made by a majority present and voting. Certain significant matters, however, will require the consent of five of the six or four of the six members, as the case may be.
The matters which require the consent of five of the six or four of the six members include but are not limited to the following:
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setting the general strategic guidelines and direction for the Joint Venture and amending and updating the Joint Venture’s business plan;
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appointing, removing or terminating members of the executive board;
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determining the compensation and benefits of certain employees;
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amending key policies and procedures of the Joint Venture;
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adopting or amending the annual and capital budgets;
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instituting or settling any litigation or dispute in excess of a specified sum or which could damage the reputation of the Joint Venture, Cosan or Shell;
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selling, assigning, transferring or encumbering assets of the Joint Venture outside of the ordinary course of business in excess of a specified amount;
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entering into transactions (including mergers, stock purchases or asset purchases) of which the value or purchase price exceeds a specified amount;
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submitting any matters, including financial statements and reports, to the meeting of the Joint Venture’s shareholders;
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entering into any contract, agreement or instrument outside of the ordinary course of business and that provides for payments in excess of a specified amount;
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entering into material amendments, modifications or waivers or terminating any contract where payment obligations exceed a specified amount;
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making any decision to borrow money or guarantee the payment or performance of any obligation in excess of a specified amount or to prepay indebtedness of a specified amount;
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creating any encumbrance over or the issuance of any Joint Venture securities or any option relating to any Joint Venture securities, subject to certain exceptions;
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approving the credit limits or the extension of credit to any customer of the Joint Venture in excess of a specified amount; and
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entering into, amending, terminating or renewing any insurance policy.
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If the supervisory boards cannot reach a decision with respect to a matter that is their responsibility, one representative of Cosan and one representative of Shell will meet to attempt to resolve the matter. Any decision by these shareholder representatives must be unanimous. If the shareholder representatives cannot reach a joint decision, no decision would be taken or effected and the
status quo
would prevail.
Additionally, certain matters require the consent of the shareholders of the Joint Venture. These matters include, but are not limited to, removal of any member of a supervisory board; approval of supervisory board resolutions relating to dividend payments; approval of management accounts and financial statements; amendments to the by-laws of Raízen Energia or Raízen Combustíveis; and issuance of securities by the Joint Venture.
The shareholders’ agreements provide that a shareholder may lose certain governance rights if it fails to make capital contributions that may be required pursuant to the shareholders’ agreements or to make certain payments required pursuant to the Framework Agreement. If the delinquent party pays or contributes such amounts in full within a specified cure period, the respective governance rights of the shareholders are returned to their original state prior to any such delinquency.
The day-to-day management of the Joint Venture is conducted by the executive boards, composed of a chief executive officer and other senior executive officers. The shareholders’ agreements set forth the various functions and responsibilities of the chief executive officer and senior management, as well as the actions that may be taken by the executives without the approval of the relevant supervisory board.
Provence and BG Share Purchase Agreement
On May 28, 2012, Provence Participações S.A., or Provence, a company controlled by Cosan S.A., and BG Gás São Paulo Investments BV, or BG, entered into a share purchase agreement, pursuant to which Provence committed to purchase a total of 71,957,990 shares issued by Comgás, comprising 68,308,934 common shares and 3,649,056 preferred shares. The purchase price was R$3.4 billion, representing 72.74% of Comgás’s voting capital and 60.05% of its total share capital.
The closing of the deal occurred on November 5, 2012, after the transaction was approved by ARSESP, which authorized the acquisition of Comgás’ share control by Provence.
On December 19, 2012, the shareholders of Comgás approved the downstream merger of Provence, the object of which was to simplify Comgás’ corporate structure provide financial benefits for Comgás, as further detailed on the protocol of merger and justification executed by and among Provence and Comgás. As a result, Cosan became the direct shareholder of Comgás.
Cosan and Comgás Shareholders Agreement
Cosan S.A. and Integral Investments B.V., or Integral, have entered into a Comgás shareholders’ agreement dated December 19, 2012. The shareholders agreement establishes the scope and governance of Comgás, as well as its dividend policy. The scope of such agreement is to define the terms and conditions that will regulate the relationship between the parties as shareholders of Comgás, in particular with respect to (1) the voting rights related to the relevant shares (86,169,586 shares issued by Comgás owned by the Parties), including the voting rights of each party exercisable at shareholders’ meetings, meetings of the board of directors, meeting of the audit committee, and officers’ meetings of Comgás; and (2) general matters concerning Comgás corporate governance.
Comgás will be managed by a board of executive officers and a board of directors. Decisions related to Comgás’ business administration will be approved by its board of executive officers, within the limits conferred by the board of directors and Comgás’ by-laws.
Comgás will have an audit committee which will be installed according to its by-laws and the Brazilian Corporate Law. Cosan’s representative shall be nominated as chairman of the board of directors. The parties shall be entitled to nominate one member of the board of directors for each 10% interest of the relevant shares.
The parties shall be entitled to nominate one member of the audit committee for each 16% interest of the relevant shares. The executive officers shall be nominated for a two-year term, renewable for additional two-year terms, without limitations.
The Parties shall attend the preliminary meetings (the meeting of the controlling shareholders to resolve principal affairs related to Comgás business), in which they: (1) must vote together in block; (2) may discuss and decide about the nomination of members of the board of directors, executive officers, audit committee, as well as give instructions about the election of executive officers by the board of directors; and (3) may decide and support the way the representatives must exercise the voting right.
Each party has the right to nominate up to two members of the preliminary meeting. The chairman of the preliminary meeting shall be a member nominated by Cosan. Members of Cosan board of directors may be invited to attend h their opinion, but they will not be able to vote.
Cosan Limited
Aguassanta and Costa Pinto, our indirect controlling shareholders, entered into a shareholders’ agreement pursuant to which they undertake to vote jointly with respect to any matter related to us and our subsidiaries. Aguassanta and Costa Pinto have agreed to meet before any shareholders’ or board of directors meeting to reach an agreement as to their votes regarding such matters. The vote of the indirect shareholder that owns a greater equity stake in Cosan Limited shall prevail.
We engage in related party transactions with certain of our affiliates, some of which are of a recurring nature. Financial information with respect to certain material related party transactions is set forth in note 10 to our consolidated financial statements attached hereto.
Our board of directors delegates to the audit committee the responsibility for reviewing and approving all related party transactions (within the meaning of Item 404 of Regulation S-K of the SEC). The audit committee is responsible for obtaining information from our directors, executive officers and major shareholders with respect to related party transactions and for then determining, based on the facts and circumstances, whether our company or a related party has a direct or indirect material interest in the transaction. As required under SEC rules, transactions that are determined to be directly or indirectly material to our company or a related party has been disclosed herein.
In October 2008, a private placement of the Company’s class A shares was made in the amount of R$96 million (US$50 million) by the controlling shareholder, Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello, and R$288.1 (US$150 million) by the funds managed by Gávea Investimentos Ltda., at R$8.6 (US$4.50) per class A share or BDR subscribed. The offering was extended to all class A share or BDR holders, as permitted by applicable law. The offering was concluded on October 27, 2008. As a result and following the date of the acquisition, Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello holds 41.5% of the Company’s total capital and 86.1% of its voting capital.
In the normal course of business, we have operational and financing transactions with related parties. The significant related party balances and transactions are described in note 9 of our financial statements included elsewhere in this annual report.
Guarantees with Related Parties
As a result of Cosan’s participation in the PESA federal government financing program between 1998 and 2000, Amaralina mortgaged land to secure the restructuring of Cosan’s debt, and Agrícola Ponte Alta and Pedro Ometto S.A. mortgaged land to secure the restructuring of the debt of Da Barra.
For approximately seven months, Cosan and Palermo had the planned the stages of a project involving a build-to-suit and lease arrangement whereby Palermo would construct, pursuant to Cosan specifications, the building that will house Cosan’s shared services center in Piracicaba, São Paulo State, or the “Shared Services Center,” which would thereafter be leased by Palermo to Cosan. On July 1, 2010, Cosan entered into the build-to-suit and lease agreement with Palermo based on previously agreed business terms that formalized this arrangement. Following the completion of construction of the Shared Services Center, Cosan leased this building from Palermo and Cosan has
licensed this building to Raízen for a period of ten years, with monthly rental payments of R$350,000 (US$196,500).
Not applicable.
See “Item 18. Financial Statements.”
Legal Proceedings
We are party to numerous legal proceedings as further described below and in note 22 of our audited consolidated financial statements for further information.
Probable losses
In the ordinary course of our business, we are party to a number of legal proceedings for which we deem the risk of loss as probable for which we have recorded provisions in an aggregate amount of R$1,145.3 million as of March 31, 2013. Provisions relating to probable losses are categorized into tax, civil and labor, described below.
Tax
. We recorded provisions of R$652.0 million for tax proceedings as of March 31, 2013. The principal tax proceedings are described below. For more information on other tax proceedings where provisions relating to probable losses are recorded, see note 22 of our audited consolidated financial statements for further information.
CLE filed a suit to challenge the balance sheet restatement index (IPC) established by the federal government in 1989, on the basis that such index did not reflect actual inflation at such time. The use of this index led CLE to overstate and overpay its corporate income taxes. CLE obtained a favorable preliminary court ruling that allowed it to recalculate the financial position using indexes that accurately measured the inflation over the period. In doing so CLE adjusted the amounts of corporate income taxes payable and identified that overpayments for such taxes were offset in subsequent years until 1997. Despite the favorable court rulings, tax authorities issued a tax assessment, challenging all tax offsets performed in 1993 and some offsets in 1994 and 1997, which led us to record a provision in relation to those court rulings. The provision for this proceeding was R$83.5 million as of March 31, 2013.
During the period from October 2003 to November 2006 CLE offset the FINSOCIAL tax with several other federal taxes, based on a final court decision issued in 2003 in the context of a proceeding which discussed the constitutionality of the FINSOCIAL tax. The provision for this proceeding was R$203.3 million as of March 31, 2013.
Prior the formation of the Joint Venture, Raízen Combustíveis (formerly Shell Brasil Ltda), recorded CIDE tax on services provided in the context of the transactions developed by us. This contingency will be reimbursed by Shell if any payment is required, which is the reason why the same amount is recorded as a receivable and a provision in the amount of R$93.8 million as of March 31, 2013. Judicial deposits in connection with this provision amount to R$170.8 million.
The provision for ICMS credits is comprised of: (1) tax assessments issued in which legal counsel considers more likely than not that a loss will occur, and (2) recovery of credits and financial charges on matters in which Company’s management has a differing view from the tax authorities. The provision for ICMS credits was R$113.2 million as of March 31, 2013. There are judicial deposits related to these processes, amounting R$8.4 million.
Civil claims
. Cosan, its subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities are parties to a number of civil claims related to (1) indemnity for physical and moral damages; (2) public civil claims related to sugarcane stubble burning; and (3) environmental matters. Provisions for civil claims as of March 31, 2013 amounted to R$242.6 million.
We are involved in 11 public civil actions related to Social Assistance Plan set forth by Federal Law No. 4.870/1965 (
PAS – Plano de Assistência Social
), which must be provided by sugarcane companies to its employees
(past, present and future). It is not possible to determine the amount involved in such public civil actions before a final ruling is rendered. If the court declares the obligation of providing the Social Assistance Plan, the amount of the award shall be subject to liquidation, including the amount related to the last five years before the civil action was filed. In case of an unfavorable outcome, the sugarcane companies will be obligated to keep running this social plan in benefit of their own employees, providing, for instance, healthcare insurance, educational and cultural programs, financial assistance, representing between 1% and 2% of the company’s revenue.
Labor claims
. Cosan, its subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities are also parties to a number of labor claims filed by former employees and service providers challenging, among other factors, the payment of overtime, night shift premium and risk premium, recognition of employment relationships, reimbursement of discounts from payroll, such as social contribution and trade union charges. Additionally, we are involved in several labor administrative and judicial proceedings such as labor investigations and class actions filed by the labor prosecutor’s office regarding alleged non-compliance with certain labor regulations, including work and safety rules, labor conditions and work environment, and social assistance plans. Moreover, we entered into certain consent orders (
Termos de Ajustamento de Conduta
) with Brazilian authorities and in the event we fail to comply with such consent orders, we could be subject to fines. Provisions for labor claims as of March 31, 2013 amounted to R$250.7 million.
Possible losses
In addition, there are currently certain legal proceedings pending in which we are involved for which we have not recorded provisions, as we deem the likelihood of loss as possible. If any of these legal proceedings is decided adversely against us, our results of operations or financial condition could be materially and adversely affected. The aggregate amount involved in proceedings relating to possible losses as of March 31, 2013amounted to R$6,920.2 million of which R$5,128.3 million, R$1,216.7 million and R$575.2 million were related to tax, civil and labor claims respectively. For more information see note 22 of our consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2013 for further information.
Other Proceedings
In accordance with court orders concerning certain tax, civil and labor lawsuits, we had bank judicial deposits in an aggregate amount of R$544.9 million as of March 31, 2013.
In 2009, the Brazilian Government created a tax amnesty and refinancing program, permitting taxpayers to settle their federal tax debts under previous refinancing programs, and other federal taxes subject to court disputes, with discounts on penalties and interest, and pay the balance in installments (“REFIS”). On June 29, 2011, CLE, as successor to Esso Brasileira de Petróleo Ltda., joined the tax amnesty and refinancing program upon request of ExxonMobil Brasil Holdings B.V. (“ExxonMobil”), the entity that is legally responsible for the tax contingencies existing up to the date of acquisition of Essobrás by us. As of March 31, 2013, the outstanding balance of REFIS was of R$1,009.7 million.
We are involved in numerous other lawsuits from time to time, including commercial litigation.
On February 28, 2007, the subsidiary Usina da Barra S.A. Açúcar e Álcool recognized financial income in the amount of R$318.3 million. We had sought damages from the Brazilian federal government for setting prices for its products below the established price control guidelines. In the third quarter of fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, Brazilian courts reached a final and unappealable decision favorable to us. As of March 31, 2013, this account receivable from the government amounted to R$318.3 million.
We, SINDICOM (
Sindicato Nacional das Empresas Distribuidoras de Combustível e Lubrificantes
) and other oil distribution companies in Brazil are defendants in a public civil action filed in January 2010 by the public attorney’s office, SINCOPETRO (
Sindicato do Comércio Varejista de Derivados de Petróleo do Estado de São Paulo
) and RECAP (
Sindicato do Comércio Varejista de Derivados de Petróleo de Campinas e Região
). The plaintiffs allege the defendants engage in anticompetitive practices in the fuel distribution market. The plaintiffs are claiming, mainly, the prohibition of (1) determination of artificial prices, and (2) manipulation of the final price of fuel sold to retailers by the oil distribution’s companies, and payment of compensation to the retailers for losses suffered because of the alleged abuse of economic power by the defendants. As of the date of this annual report, it is not possible to estimate the amount of such compensation in case of a definitive ruling benefiting the plaintiffs. We deem the likelihood of loss in the lawsuit as possible.
Dividends and Dividend Policy
Dividend Rights
Cosan Limited is a holding company and can only pay dividends to the extent, if any, that funds are received from our subsidiaries. Our dividend policy is similar to the current dividend policy of our main subsidiary, Cosan S.A. Brazilian corporate law requires that the bylaws of a Brazilian company specify a minimum percentage of the available income for the annual distribution of dividends, known as the mandatory dividend, which must be paid to shareholders as either dividends or interest attributable to shareholders’ equity. We intend to pay cash dividends representing on an annual basis 25% of our annual consolidated net income, to holders of class A common shares and class B common shares in proportion to the number of shares held by them unless our board of directors has determined, in its discretion, that such distribution would not be advisable or appropriate in light of our financial condition or we are unable to meet applicable statutory solvency requirements under Bermuda law.
Our board of directors may, in its discretion, amend or repeal our dividend policy. You may not receive the level of dividends provided for in the dividend policy or any dividends at all due to a number of factors, such as:
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we are a holding company, and therefore, our ability to pay dividends will depend on our ability to receive distributions from our subsidiaries, particularly our subsidiary Cosan S.A.;
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any imposition of restrictions on conversions and remittances by the Brazilian government could hinder or prevent us from converting into U.S. dollars or other foreign currencies and remitting abroad dividends of our Brazilian subsidiaries;
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our shareholders have no contractual or other legal rights to dividends pursuant to Bermuda law; and
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we may not have sufficient cash to pay dividends due to changes in our operating earnings, working capital requirements and anticipated cash needs.
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Under Bermuda law, a company’s board of directors may declare and pay dividends from time to time unless there are reasonable grounds for believing that the company is or would, after the payment, be unable to pay its liabilities as they become due or that the realizable value of its assets would thereby be less than the aggregate of its liabilities and issued share capital and share premium accounts. Under our by-laws, each class A common share and class B common share is entitled to dividends if, as and when dividends are declared by our board of directors, subject to any preferred dividend right of holders of any preference shares. There are no restrictions on our ability to transfer funds (other than funds denominated in Bermuda dollars) in or out of Bermuda or to pay dividends to U.S. residents who are holders of our common shares.
We expect to have sufficient available cash to pay dividends in accordance with our dividend policy. We do not, however, plan to pay dividends in the event that we do not generate sufficient cash from operations. In addition, we will not pay dividends if we believe that such payment will limit or preclude our or our subsidiaries’ ability to pursue growth opportunities. Although our by-laws and Cosan’s by-laws do not restrict us from borrowing funds to pay dividends, we do not intend to borrow funds to pay dividends.
The dividend rights attaching to our class A common shares and class B common shares are not cumulative in the event that we do not, for any reason, pay dividends on those shares.
Any cash dividends payable to holders of our common shares quoted on the NYSE will be paid to Mellon Investors Services LLC, our transfer agent in the United States, for disbursement to those holders.
Cosan S.A. Dividend Policy
Brazilian corporate law and Cosan’s by-laws require that Cosan distributes annually to its shareholders a mandatory minimum dividend, unless Cosan’s board of directors notifies the shareholders that such distribution is not advisable in light of Cosan’s financial condition as reflected in Cosan’s consolidated financial statements. The basis of the mandatory dividend is a percentage of the net income, as adjusted pursuant to the Brazilian Corporate
Law. Under our bylaws, a minimum of 25.0% of our adjusted net income should be intended for the distribution and payment to our shareholders as mandatory dividend. However, the payment of mandatory dividends to our shareholders may be limited to the amount of realized net income in a given year, provided the difference is recorded as an unrealized income reserve.
We are required by the Brazilian Corporate Law and our bylaws to hold an annual shareholders’ meeting no later than four months after the end of each fiscal year, at which time the allocation of the results of operations in any year and the distribution of an annual dividend are reviewed. The distribution of annual dividends is based on our audited financial statements prepared for the immediately preceding fiscal year.
Calculation of Adjusted Net Income
At each annual shareholders ‘ meeting, our board of directors is required to recommend how to allocate our net income for the preceding fiscal year, which recommendation our board of executive officers initially submits to our board of directors for approval.
This allocation is subject to approval by our common shareholders. The Brazilian Corporation Law defines “net income” for any fiscal year as our net income after income taxes for that fiscal year, net of any accumulated losses from prior fiscal years and any amounts allocated to employees’ participation in our net income in that fiscal year. Under the Brazilian Corporation Law, our adjusted net profit available for distribution are equal to our net profit in any fiscal year, reduced by amounts allocated to our legal reserve and other applicable reserves, and increased by any reversals of reserves that we constituted in prior years.
Reserve Accounts
Under the Brazilian Corporation Law and our by-laws, we are required to maintain a legal reserve. In addition, we are permitted by the Brazilian Corporation Law to establish the following discretionary reserves:
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a tax incentive investment reserve, included in our capital reserve accounts, in the amount of the reduction in our income tax obligations due to government tax incentive programs.
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Allocations to each of these reserves (other than the legal reserve) are subject to approval by our common shareholders voting at our annual shareholders’ meeting.
The Brazilian Corporation Law provides that the legal reserve and the tax incentive investment reserve may be credited to shareholders’ equity or used to absorb losses, but these reserves are unavailable for the payment of distributions in subsequent years.
The amounts allocated to the other reserves may be credited to shareholders’ equity and used for the payment of distributions in subsequent years.
Joint Venture’s Dividend Policy
The shareholders’ agreement between us and Shell also establish the dividend policy of the Joint Venture. The dividend policy states that the Joint Venture seeks to maximize the amount of profits to be distributed to its shareholders in a manner consistent with its leverage ratio objectives and capital investment requirements. The supervisory boards must propose, and the shareholders approve, an allocation of the net profit of the Joint Venture in accordance with the shareholders’ agreements. The shareholders’ agreements provide that net profit is subject to the following allocation order:
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Brazilian Taxation
Dividends paid by Cosan to us are currently not subject to withholding income tax in Brazil, to the extent that such amounts are related to profits generated since January 1, 1996. Brazilian tax laws permit Cosan to make distributions to shareholders of interest on shareholders’ equity and treat those payments as a deductible expense for purposes of calculating Brazilian income tax and social contributions. For tax purposes, this interest is limited to the daily pro rata portion of the TJLP, as determined by the Central Bank from time to time, and the amount of the deduction is limited to the lesser of (1) 50% of net income (after social contributions but before income tax and the amount to be distributed as interest on shareholders’ equity) related to the period in respect of which the payment is made; and (2) 50% of the sum of retained profits and profit reserves as of the date of the beginning of the period in respect of which the payment is made. A payment to us of interest on shareholders’ equity is subject to withholding income tax at the rate of 25%.
Dividends
On August 12, 2011, the board of directors approved the distribution of the entire dividend received by Cosan Limited from Cosan S.A. on August 31, 2011. The dividends were paid to shareholders for the fiscal year 2011 ended March 31, 2011 totaling US$76,097,326.26 corresponding to US$0.281126238 per common share or the equivalent to R$0.46104709032 to holders of Brazilian depositary receipts, without withholding income tax.
On August 27, 2012, the board of directors approved the distribution of the entire dividend received by Cosan Limited from Cosan S.A. on August 31, 2012. The dividends were paid to shareholders for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 totaling US$77,385,210.58 corresponding to US$0.285884067 per common share or the equivalent in
reais
to holders of Brazilian depositary receipts, without withholding income tax.
None.
Prior to August 16, 2007, no public market existed for our class A common shares. Since August 16, 2007, our class A common shares have been listed on the NYSE and trade under the symbol “CZZ.” The BDRs representing our class A common shares are listed on the BM&FBOVESPA and trade under the symbol “CZLT11.”
The following information concerning the trading history of our class A common shares and BDRs representing our class A common shares is presented solely for informational purposes. This information should not be viewed as
indicative of future sales prices for either our class A common shares on the NYSE or BDRs representing our class A common shares on the BM&FBOVESPA. Actual future sales prices for our class A common shares and the BDRs are likely to be significantly different from their trading history.
The following table sets forth the high and low closing sales prices for our class A common shares on the NYSE and the BDRs representing our class A common shares on the BM&FBOVESPA for the periods indicated.
COSAN LIMITED CLASS A COMMON SHARES; TICKER: CZZ
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9.75
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2.40
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14.57
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15.11
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21.31
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11.29
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Fiscal Quarter
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First Fiscal Quarter 2012
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13.35
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10.83
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Second Fiscal Quarter 2012
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12.82
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9.44
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Third Fiscal Quarter 2012
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12.39
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9.08
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Fourth Fiscal Quarter 2012
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15.11
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11.10
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First Fiscal Quarter 2013
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15.23
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11.29
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Second Fiscal Quarter 2013
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15.86
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12.27
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Third Fiscal Quarter 2013
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17.31
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15.42
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Fourth Fiscal Quarter 2013
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21.31
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17.53
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Month
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February 2013
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21.00
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19.59
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March 2013
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21.31
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19.43
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April 2013
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20.75
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18.58
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May 2013
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20.95
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18.99
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June 2013
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16.76
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15.46
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July 2013 (through July 25, 2013)
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19.00
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15.34
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COSAN LIMITED BDRs REPRESENTING CLASS A COMMON SHARES; TICKER: CZLT11
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BM&FBOVESPA
(
reais
per BDR)
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Eleven Months Ended March 31, 2009
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23.20
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|
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5.40
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Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2010
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17.65
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5.78
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Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2011
|
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24.15
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14.89
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Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2012
|
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27.90
|
|
|
|
15.70
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|
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2013
|
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42.40
|
|
|
|
22.99
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal Quarter
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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First Fiscal Quarter 2012
|
|
|
20.37
|
|
|
|
16.65
|
|
Second Fiscal Quarter 2012
|
|
|
19.27
|
|
|
|
15.02
|
|
Third Fiscal Quarter 2012
|
|
|
21.86
|
|
|
|
16.67
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Fourth Fiscal Quarter 2012
|
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27.35
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|
|
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19.61
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First Fiscal Quarter 2013
|
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27.45
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|
|
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22.99
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Second Fiscal Quarter 2013
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32.50
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24.80
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Third Fiscal Quarter 2013
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36.00
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|
|
|
31.70
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Fourth Fiscal Quarter 2013
|
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42.40
|
|
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|
35.89
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COSAN LIMITED BDRs REPRESENTING CLASS A COMMON SHARES; TICKER: CZLT11
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BM&FBOVESPA
(
reais
per BDR)
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Month
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February 2013
|
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41.70
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|
|
|
39.25
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March 2013
|
|
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42.40
|
|
|
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39.44
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April 2013
|
|
|
41.70
|
|
|
|
37.30
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May 2013
|
|
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43.00
|
|
|
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40.69
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June 2013
|
|
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40.85
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|
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34.69
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July 2013 (through July 25, 2013)
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37.50
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35.40
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On July 25, 2013, the last reported closing sale price of our class A common shares on the New York Exchange and the BDRs representing our class A common shares on the BM&FBOVESPA were US$16.24 and R$36.60 per class A common share and BDR representing our class A common shares, respectively.
Trading History of Cosan’s Common Shares
Prior to our initial public offering and the formation of our company, Cosan’s common shares were listed on the
Novo Mercado
segment of the BM&FBOVESPA under the symbol “CSAN3.” In April 2008, we offered to exchange our class A common shares in exchange for all of Cosan’s outstanding common shares not owned by us or our affiliates, or the exchange offer. Because the exchange offer was completed and not all shareholders accepted our exchange offer, we did not, and do not expect to, seek delisting of Cosan’s common shares from trading on the
Novo Mercado
. For more information regarding the exchange offer see our registration statement on Form F-4 (Registration No. 333-147235) filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The following information concerning the trading history of Cosan’s common shares is presented solely for informational purposes. This information should not be viewed as indicative of future sales prices for either our class A common shares on the NYSE or BDRs representing our class A common shares on the BM&FBOVESPA. Actual future sales prices for our class A common shares and the BDRs are likely to be significantly different from the trading history of Cosan’s common shares.
The following table sets forth the high and low closing sales prices for Cosan’s common shares on the BM&FBOVESPA for the periods indicated.
COSAN S.A. IND. E COM COMMON SHARES; TICKER: CSAN3
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BM&FBOVESPA
(reais per common share)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eleven Months Ended March 31, 2009
|
|
|
33.15
|
|
|
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8.54
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|
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2010
|
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25.60
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|
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10.08
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Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2011
|
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28.85
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|
|
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18.00
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Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2012
|
|
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34.01
|
|
|
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19.13
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Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2013
|
|
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47.99
|
|
|
|
28.47
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Fiscal Quarter
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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First Fiscal Quarter 2012
|
|
|
25.71
|
|
|
|
20.38
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|
Second Fiscal Quarter 2012
|
|
|
24.99
|
|
|
|
19.13
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Third Fiscal Quarter 2012
|
|
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27.45
|
|
|
|
22.54
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Fourth Fiscal Quarter 2012
|
|
|
34.01
|
|
|
|
26.17
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|
First Fiscal Quarter 2013
|
|
|
33.79
|
|
|
|
28.47
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|
Second Fiscal Quarter 2013
|
|
|
37.15
|
|
|
|
29.45
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|
Third Fiscal Quarter 2013
|
|
|
42.37
|
|
|
|
36.80
|
|
Fourth Fiscal Quarter 2013
|
|
|
47.99
|
|
|
|
42.11
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Month
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
February 2013
|
|
|
47.85
|
|
|
|
45.25
|
|
March 2013
|
|
|
47.99
|
|
|
|
44.45
|
|
April 2013
|
|
|
47.50
|
|
|
|
42.30
|
|
May 2013
|
|
|
49.02
|
|
|
|
46.15
|
|
June 2013
|
|
|
46.68
|
|
|
|
41.34
|
|
July 2013 (through July 25, 2013)
|
|
|
44.00
|
|
|
|
41.75
|
|
On July 25, 2013, the last reported closing sale price of Cosan’s common shares on the BM&FBOVESPA was R$42.75 per share.
Not applicable.
Our class A common shares are listed on the NYSE and trade under the symbol “CZZ.” The BDRs representing our class A common shares are listed on the BM&FBOVESPA and trade under the symbol “CZLT11.”
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable
General
We are a limited liability exempted company incorporated under the laws of Bermuda on April 30, 2007. We are registered with the Registrar of Companies in Bermuda under registration number EC 39981. Our registered office is located at Canon’s Court, 22 Victoria Street, Hamilton HM12, Bermuda.
The objects of our business are set forth in our memorandum of association and provide that we have unrestricted objects and powers and rights including to:
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import, export, produce and sell ethanol, sugar, sugarcane and other sugar by-products;
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distribute and sell fuel and other fuel by-products;
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produce and market electricity, steam and other co-generation by-products;
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render technical services related to the activities mentioned above; and
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hold equity interests in other companies.
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There have been no bankruptcy, receivership or similar proceedings with respect to us or our subsidiaries.
Issued Share Capital
Under our by-laws, the holders of our class A common shares and class B common shares will be offered the preemptive right to purchase, in the first instance, on a pro rata basis according to their ownership interests, additional shares in the event of any increase in share capital. However, this preemptive right may be waived by (1) a majority of our board of directors in the case of an offering (whether or not registered under the Securities Act) or (2) a majority of the independent directors on our board of directors in any circumstance.
Pursuant to and in accordance with the Notice to the Public dated June 1, 2005 issued by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, there is no limitation on the right of non-residents of Bermuda to hold our shares as long as we remain listed on the NYSE.
Common Shares
Holders of class A common shares are entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders in general meeting. Holders of class B series 1 common shares or class B series 2 common shares are entitled to ten votes per share on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders in general meeting, except as otherwise provided by our by-laws.
Except for the conversion provisions relating to our class B common shares, holders of our class A common shares and class B common shares have no redemption, conversion or sinking fund rights. Unless a different majority is required by law or by our by-laws, resolutions to be approved by holders of common shares require approval by a simple majority of votes cast at a meeting at which a quorum is present.
In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, the holders of class A common shares and class B common shares are entitled to share equally and ratably in our assets, if any, remaining after the payment of all of our debts and liabilities, subject to any liquidation preference on any outstanding preference shares.
Preference Shares
Under our by-laws, we may, subject to the affirmative vote of a majority of our board of directors and, in certain circumstances as provided for in our by-laws, a majority of our class A common shares and class B common shares, each voting as a separate class, establish one or more series of preference shares having such number of shares, designations, dividend rates, relative voting rights, conversion or exchange rights, redemption rights, liquidation rights and other relative participation, optional or other special rights, qualifications, limitations or restrictions as may be fixed. Such rights, preferences, powers and limitations as may be established could also have the effect of discouraging an attempt to obtain control of us. There are no outstanding preference shares, and we have no present plans to issue any preference shares.
Dividend Rights
For information concerning dividend rights of our class A common shares, class B series 1 common shares and class B series 2 common shares, see “Item 8. Financial Information—A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information—Dividends and Dividend Policy.”
Tag-along Rights
Following the consummation of our initial public offering, no person or group of persons (other than a holder of class B series 1 common shares) may, in a transaction or series of transactions, acquire, directly or indirectly, the beneficial ownership of class A common shares representing more than 15% of our issued and outstanding common shares from any person or otherwise acquire control over our company, unless the terms and conditions of such transaction or transactions include an offer by the acquiring person or group of persons to the holders of all other class A common shares or class B common shares to acquire at the option of each applicable shareholder, all or any part of the respective shares owned by such shareholder. The price per share paid by the acquiring person or group of persons will be equivalent to the greater of (1) the highest price per share paid by the acquiring person or group of persons to acquire any such class A shares representing 15% of our issued and outstanding common shares or control, as applicable and (2) a price determined based on an appraisal report. The tag-along tender offer must be
launched promptly after closing of the sale that triggers application of the tag-along provision and be completed within 60 days after the consummation of the transaction or series of transactions. In the event that the tag-along tender offer is not completed within the 60-day period, the holder or holders of the shares acquired in the sale that triggered the preemption rights will not be entitled to vote such shares, and we will be entitled to compel such holder or holders to sell these shares to unaffiliated persons deemed acceptable by a majority of our board of directors at the lower of (A) the lowest acquisition price for the class A common shares and (B) the then prevailing market price on the NYSE or such other stock exchange which constitutes the principal market for the class A common shares on a date selected by our board of directors that is not more than ten trading days on the applicable exchange following the expiration of the 60-day period.
Conversion
Our class A common shares are not convertible into any other shares of our authorized share capital.
Each class B common share is convertible at any time after three years following our initial public offering (August 16, 2007), at the option of the holder, into one class A common share. In addition, each class B common share will, subject to limited exceptions applicable to class B series 1 common shares referred to below, automatically convert into one class A common share upon any transfer of its current beneficial ownership, whether or not for value.
Following the death of Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello or a determination by 66-2/3% of our board of directors based on the medical determination of two internationally-recognized certified physicians that he is permanently mentally incapacitated, the beneficial ownership of class B series 1 common shares may be transferred from him to his immediate family members without resulting in the automatic conversion of those shares into class A common shares. So long as class B common shares are issued and outstanding, in the case of death or permanent incapacitation of Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello, the following actions or events will be subject to approval by a majority of the then independent members of our board of directors, in addition to any other approval of shareholders or members of our board required by Bermuda law or our by-laws:
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appointment of the chief executive officer of our company or any of its subsidiaries (including successors thereof);
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changes to the core business strategy of our company or any of its subsidiaries;
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change name or corporate purpose of our company or any of its subsidiaries;
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amendments to any rights of the class B series 1 common shares;
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any recapitalization, stock split, combination, reclassification or similar action affecting equity interests in our company or any of its subsidiaries;
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redemption, capital reduction or other acquisition for value of any shares of equity interests in our company or any of its subsidiaries;
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any transaction or series of transactions resulting in a spin-off, delisting, merger, amalgamation, reorganization or combination of or by our company or any of its subsidiaries with, or any acquisition of, another person involving an amount in excess of US$250 million;
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any sale, lease, assignment, transfer or other disposition of assets valued in the aggregate, in excess of US$250 million;
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any voluntary liquidation, reorganization, dissolution or winding-up of, or a voluntary filing for bankruptcy protection by our company or any of its subsidiaries;
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the approval of the limit of the compensation of members of the board of directors or executive officers of our company or any of its subsidiaries;
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the making of any investment in excess of US$250 million other than investments in the ordinary course of business;
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entering into any Joint Venture, partnership or any similar arrangement other than in the ordinary course of business;
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any related-party transactions;
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the incurrence of any liens on properties valued, in the aggregate, in excess of US$250 million;
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amendment of the provisions of any of the foregoing actions or events; and
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agreeing to, or otherwise committing to take, any of the foregoing actions.
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Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello may also transfer his class B series 1 common shares to a trust, corporation, partnership or limited liability company in which he and, following his death or permanent incapacitation, a member or members of his immediate family, directly or indirectly, retain sole dispositive power and exclusive voting control with respect to such entity and the class B series 1 common shares held by such entity. In addition, any such trust, corporation, partnership, or limited liability company that directly holds class B series 1 common shares may distribute those shares to its respective partners, members or owners (which may further distribute the class B series 1 common shares to their respective partners, members or owners) without triggering a conversion to class A common shares, provided that Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello and, following his death or permanent incapacitation, his immediate family members continue to hold sole dispositive power and exclusive voting control over the class B series 1 common shares.
Class B common shares also will automatically convert into class A common shares when the aggregate outstanding class B series 1 common shares represent less than 45% of our total voting power in respect of the issued and outstanding share capital in the company. In addition, class B series 2 common shares will automatically convert into class A common shares if all the class B series 1 common shares convert into class A common shares.
Once transferred and converted into class A common shares, class B common shares will not be reissued. No class of common shares may be subdivided or combined unless the other class of common shares concurrently is subdivided or combined in the same proportion and in the same manner.
Transfer of Shares
Our board of directors may, in its discretion and without assigning any reason, refuse to register the transfer of a share that it is not fully paid. Our board of directors may also refuse to register the transfer of a share unless the instrument of transfer for such share is duly stamped (if required by law), is in respect of one class of shares, is in favor of less than 5 persons jointly and is accompanied by the relevant share certificate (if one has been issued) and such other evidence of the transferor’s right to make the transfer as our board of directors shall reasonably require. Any transfer of beneficial ownership of class B series 1 common shares or class B series 2 common shares not registered with the company will be null and void. For a period of three years following our initial public offering (August 16, 2007), holders of our class B series 2 common shares may not transfer less than all of the class B series 2 common shares that they own. Subject to these restrictions as are more fully set out in our by-laws a holder of shares in the company may transfer the title to all or any of such holder’s shares in the company by completing a form of transfer in such form as our board of directors may reasonably approve. The instrument of transfer must be signed by the transferor and transferee, although in the case of a fully paid share, our board of directors may accept the instrument signed only by the transferor. The board may also accept mechanically executed transfers.
Meetings of Shareholders
Under Bermuda law, a company is required to convene at least one general meeting of shareholders in each calendar year. Bermuda law provides that a special general meeting of shareholders may be called by the board of directors of a company and must be called upon the requisition of shareholders holding not less than 10% of the paid-up capital of the company as of the date of deposit carries the right to vote. Bermuda law also requires that shareholders be given at least five days’ advance notice of a general meeting, but the accidental omission to give notice to, or the non-receipt of a notice by, any person entitled to receive notice does not invalidate the proceedings at the meeting. Our by-laws provide that the chairman of the Board may call an annual general meeting or a special general meeting. Special general meetings of the shareholders may also be convened by our board of directors.
Under our by-laws, at least 10 clear days notice of an annual general meeting or a special general meeting must be given to each shareholder entitled to receive notice of such meeting. This notice requirement is subject to the ability to hold such meetings on shorter notice if notice is served pursuant to Bermuda law in the manner provided by the Companies Act 1981. The quorum required for a general meeting of shareholders is two or more persons present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote representing the holders of more than 45% of the aggregate voting power of the shares in the Company which by their terms carry the right to vote.
Any action required to be taken at a meeting of shareholders except in the case of the removal of auditors or directors may be taken without a meeting and without vote if a consent or consents in writing, setting forth the action so taken, is signed by the holders of issued and outstanding shares of the company, their proxy or corporate representative representing the percentage of votes required if the resolution had been voted on at a meeting of the shareholders. Notice of any resolution in writing shall be given to all shareholders entitled to attend a vote at a shareholder meeting.
Access to Books and Records and Dissemination of Information
Members of the general public have the right to inspect the public documents of a company available at the office of the Registrar of Companies in Bermuda. These documents include the company’s memorandum of association and any alteration to its memorandum of association. The shareholders have the additional right to inspect the by-laws of the company, minutes of general meetings and the company’s audited consolidated financial statements, which audited financial statements must be presented at the annual general meeting unless waived in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 1981. The register of shareholders of a company is also open to inspection by shareholders and by members of the general public without charge. The register of shareholders is required to be open for inspection for not less than two hours in any business day (subject to the ability of a company to close the register of shareholders for not more than thirty days in a year). A company is required to maintain its share register in Bermuda but may, subject to the provisions of the Companies Act 1981, establish a branch register outside Bermuda. A company is required to keep at its registered office a register of directors and officers that is open for inspection for not less than two hours in any business day by members of the general public without charge. Bermuda law does not, however, provide a general right for shareholders to inspect or obtain copies of any other corporate records.
Election and Removal of Directors
Our by-laws provide that our board of directors must consist of between five and eleven directors or such greater number as the board may determine. Our board of directors currently consists of eleven directors. Our by-laws provide that at least 40% (and, following the death or permanent incapacitation of Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello, at least 60%) of the members of our board of directors must be independent (as defined by the rules promulgated by (1) the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under the Exchange Act and (2) by the NYSE or any other principal securities exchange on which the class A common shares are so listed).
Our board of directors is divided into three classes that are, as nearly as possible, of equal size. Each class of directors is elected for a three-year term of office, and the terms are staggered so that the term of only one class of directors expires at each annual general meeting. There is also no requirement under Bermuda law or in our by-laws that our directors must retire at a certain age.
Any shareholder wishing to propose for election as a director a person who is not an existing director must give notice to the company of the intention to propose that person for election. The notice must be given not later than 90 days before the first anniversary of the last annual general meeting, or ten days after the notice of the general meeting at which the directors will be elected, whichever is earlier.
Our by-laws provide that a director may be removed with or without cause by a majority of the other directors then in office. Our by-laws also provide that a director may be removed for cause by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shareholder votes cast at a general meeting at which a quorum is present, provided notice is given to the director of the shareholders general meeting convened to remove the director. A director may be removed without cause upon the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the aggregate voting power of the shares of the Company which carry the right to vote on all matters submitted to shareholders, provided notice is given to the director of the general meeting convened to remove the director, which notice must contain a summary of the facts justifying the removal and must be served on the director not less than fourteen days before the meeting.
As long as a director has made a written request deposited at the registered office of the Company pursuant to the Companies Act 1981, a director is entitled to attend the general meeting and be heard at any general meeting called for his removal.
So long as a quorum remains in office, our board of directors may fill any casual vacancy occurring.
Proceedings of Board of Directors
Our by-laws provide that our business is to be managed and conducted by our board of directors. Bermuda law requires that our directors be individuals, but there is no requirement in our by-laws or Bermuda law that directors hold any of our shares.
The remuneration of our directors is determined by our board of directors, and there is no requirement that a specified number or percentage of “independent” directors must approve any such determination. Our directors may also be paid all travel, hotel and other expenses properly incurred by them in connection with our business or their duties as directors.
Provided that he or she discloses a direct or indirect interest in any contract or arrangement with us as required by Bermuda law, our by-laws provide that a director is entitled to be counted in the quorum, but may not vote in respect of any such contract or arrangement in which he or she is interested. Under Bermuda law, a director (including the spouse or children of the director or any company (other than a company which is a holding company or a subsidiary of the company making the loan) of which such director, spouse or children own or control, directly or indirectly, more than 20% of the total capital or loan debt) cannot borrow from us without the consent of any shareholders holding in the aggregate not less than 90% of the total voting rights of all shareholders having the right to vote at any general meeting of the shareholders.
Waiver of Claims by Shareholders; Indemnification of Directors and Officers
Our by-laws contain a provision by virtue of which our shareholders waive any claim or right of action that they may have, both individually and on our behalf, against any director or officer in relation to any action or failure to take action by such director or officer, except in respect of any fraud or dishonesty of such director or officer. We understand that, in the opinion of the staff of the SEC, the operation of this provision as a waiver of the right to sue for violations of U.S. federal securities laws would likely be unenforceable in U.S. courts.
Our by-laws also indemnify our directors and officers in respect of their actions and omissions, except in respect of their fraud or dishonesty.
Amalgamations and Other Business Combinations
Under Bermuda law, the amalgamation or other business combination of a Bermuda company with another company (other than certain affiliated companies), unless the by-laws otherwise provide requires the amalgamation or other business combination to be approved by a majority of the Bermuda company’s board of directors and by a majority of 75% of those voting at the general meeting of the Bermuda company. The quorum for the shareholder approval is two persons holding or representing at least one-third of the issued shares of the Company.
Our by-laws provide that an amalgamation or other business combination (as defined in our by-laws) (other than with a wholly-owned subsidiary) that has been approved by our board of directors must only be approved by a majority of the votes cast at a general meeting of our shareholders at which the quorum must be two persons representing the holders of more than 45% of the aggregate voting power of the paid-up and outstanding shares carrying the right to vote. Any amalgamation or other business combination (as defined in our by-laws) not approved by our board of directors must be approved by resolution passed by 66 2/3% of all votes attaching to all shares then in issue entitling the holder to attend and vote on the resolution.
Specified Transactions Involving Interested Shareholders
Specified transactions include the following:
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any merger, consolidation or amalgamation of the Company with an interested shareholder;
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any disposition or security arrangement with or for the benefit of any interested shareholder involving any of our assets, securities or commitments or those of any subsidiary or any interested shareholder that has an aggregate fair market value and/or involves aggregate commitments of US$250 million or more or constitutes more than 10% of the book value of the total assets or 10% of the shareholders equity of the entity in question;
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the adoption of any plan for our liquidation or dissolution or for the discontinuation into another jurisdiction, unless proposed or adopted independently of any interested shareholder; or
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any reclassification of our shares or other securities, or recapitalization, or any merger, consolidation or amalgamation with any of our subsidiaries or any other transaction that has the effect of increasing the proportionate share of any class of shares beneficially owned by an interested shareholder.
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In addition to any affirmative vote required by law or our by-laws, a specified transaction with any interested shareholder will require the affirmative vote of not less than 66 2/3% of the aggregate voting power of the voting shares, voting together as a single class, excluding voting shares beneficially owned by any interested shareholder. Alternatively, a specified transaction may proceed with any affirmative vote required by law or our by-laws if the following principal conditions are satisfied in relation to common shares: (1) the approval of a majority of directors who are not affiliates of the interested shareholder; and (2) the aggregate amount of the cash and the fair market value as of the date of the consummation of the specified transaction of consideration other than cash to be received by the holder of common shares in such specified transaction shall be at least equal to the highest per share amount paid by the interested shareholder within a two-year period immediately prior to the first public announcement of the proposed specified transaction; or in the transaction in which he or she became such an interested shareholder (whichever is higher) or, if higher, the closing sales prices of such shares on the NYSE on the announcement date for the specified transaction or on the date of the transaction in which he or she became such an interested shareholder.
For purposes of our by-laws, an “interested shareholder” includes, among others, any person who is or has publicly disclosed an intention to become the beneficial owner of shares representing 10% or more of our aggregate voting power of the voting shares.
Non-Competition Provision Applicable to Brazil
Our by-laws provide that we will operate and conduct business in Brazil exclusively through Cosan and its subsidiaries, and we will not compete, directly or indirectly, with Cosan in Brazil, unless otherwise approved by a majority of our independent directors.
Amendment of Memorandum of Association and By-laws
Bermuda law provides that the memorandum of association of a company may be amended by a resolution passed at a general meeting of shareholders of which due notice has been given.
Our by-laws provide that no by-law will be rescinded, altered or amended, unless it has been approved by a resolution of our board of directors and by a resolution of the shareholders. In the case of rescission, alteration or amendment to the by-laws relating to interpretation, rights of shares, modification of rights, indemnity of directors and officers, amalgamations and other business combinations, specified transactions involving interested shareholders, our discontinuation into another jurisdiction, tag-along rights and amendment or alterations of by-laws, the required resolutions must include the affirmative vote of at least 66 2/3% of our directors then in office and holders of at least 66 2/3% of class A common shares and at least a majority of class B common shares then in issue entitling the holder to attend and vote on the resolution, with each class voting separately as a class. In the case of rescission, alteration or amendment to the by-laws relating to the transmission of shares upon the death of a holder of class B series 1 shares, election of directors, the removal of directors, the increase of share capital and the alteration of share capital, the requisite affirmative votes are a majority of the directors then in office and holders of a majority of each of class A common shares and class B common shares then in issue entitling the holder to attend and vote on the resolution, with each class voting separately as a class.
Under Bermuda law, the holders of an aggregate of not less than 20% in par value of the company’s issued and outstanding share capital or any class thereof and or the holders of not less in the aggregate than 20% of
the company’s debentures entitled to object to amendments to the memorandum of association have the right to apply to the Bermuda court for an annulment of any amendment of the memorandum of association adopted by shareholders at any general meeting, other than an amendment which alters or reduces a company’s share capital as provided in the Companies Act 1981.
Where such an application is made, the amendment becomes effective only to the extent that it is confirmed by the Bermuda court. An application for an annulment of an amendment of the memorandum of association must be made within twenty-one days after the date on which the resolution altering the company’s memorandum of association is passed and may be made on behalf of persons entitled to make the application by one or more of their number as they may appoint in writing for the purpose. No application may be made by shareholders voting in favor of the amendment.
Modification of Rights
While we have more than one class of shares and more than one series of class B common shares, the rights attaching to any class or series, unless otherwise provided for by the terms of issue of the relevant class or series, may be modified with the consent in writing of the holders or the approval of the votes cast at a general meeting representing not less than 66- 2/3 % of the aggregate voting power of the shares in issue and not less than 75% of the aggregate voting power of the issued shares of that class or series, as the case may be. The quorum for any such general meeting will be two or more persons holding or representing by proxy one-third of the voting power of the issued shares of the class or series, as the case may be. Our by-laws specify that the creation or issue of shares ranking equally with existing shares will not, unless expressly provided by the terms of issue of those new shares, vary the rights attached to existing shares.
Appraisal Rights and Shareholder Suits
Under Bermuda law, in the event of an amalgamation of a Bermuda company with another company, a shareholder of the Bermuda company who is not satisfied that fair value has been offered for such shareholder’s shares may apply to the Bermuda court to appraise the fair value of those shares within one month of the giving of the notice of the shareholders’ meeting called to approve the amalgamation.
Class actions and derivative actions are generally not available to shareholders under Bermuda law. Bermuda courts, however, may permit in certain circumstances a shareholder to commence an action in the name of a company to remedy a wrong to the company where the challenged act would allegedly be beyond the power of the company or illegal. In addition, consideration would be given by a Bermuda court to acts that would allegedly constitute a fraud against the minority shareholders or, for instance, where an act requires the approval of a greater percentage of the company’s shareholders’ voting power than that which actually approved it.
When the affairs of a company are being conducted in a manner which is oppressive or prejudicial to the interests of some or all of the shareholders, one or more shareholders may apply to a Bermuda court, which may make such order as it sees fit, including an order regulating the conduct of the company’s affairs in the future or ordering the purchase of the shares of any shareholders by other shareholders or by the company.
Capitalization of Profits and Reserves
Pursuant to our by-laws, our board of directors may capitalize any part of the amount of our share premium account or any reserve or fund which is available for distribution by either: (1) paying up unissued shares to be allotted on a pro rata basis to shareholders as fully paid bonus shares; or (2) paying up in full partly paid shares of those shareholders who would be entitled to such sums if they were distributed by way of dividend or other distribution (or partly in one way and partly the other) provided that a share premium account may be applied only in paying up of unissued shares to be issued to such shareholders as fully paid.
Untraced Shareholders
Our by-laws provide that our board of directors may forfeit any dividend or other monies payable in respect of any shares which remain unclaimed for six years. In addition, we are entitled to cease sending dividend warrants and checks by post or otherwise to a shareholder if such instruments have been returned undelivered to, or left uncashed by, such shareholder on at least two consecutive occasions or, following one such occasion, reasonable inquires have
failed to establish the shareholder’s new address. This entitlement ceases if the shareholder claims a dividend or cashes a dividend check or a warrant.
Certain Provisions of Bermuda Law
We have been designated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority as a non-resident for Bermuda exchange control purposes. This designation allows us to engage in transactions only in currencies other than the Bermuda dollar, and there are no restrictions on our ability to transfer funds (other than funds denominated in Bermuda dollars) in and out of Bermuda or to pay dividends to U.S. residents who are holders of our common shares.
Pursuant to a Notice to the Public dated June 1, 2005, issued by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, the Bermuda Monetary Authority granted general permission for the issue and subsequent transfer of any shares of a Bermuda company to and between non-residents of Bermuda where any shares of the company are listed and remain so listed on an appointed stock exchange, which includes the NYSE. Approvals or permissions given by the Bermuda Monetary Authority do not constitute a guarantee by the Bermuda Monetary Authority as to our performance or our creditworthiness. Accordingly, in giving such permissions, the Bermuda Monetary Authority will not be liable for the financial soundness, performance or default of our business or for the correctness of any opinions or statements expressed in this annual report.
In accordance with Bermuda law, share certificates are only issued in the names of companies, partnerships or individuals. In the case of a shareholder acting in a special capacity (for example, as a trustee), certificates may, at the request of the shareholder, record the capacity in which the shareholder is acting. Notwithstanding such recording of any special capacity, we are not bound to investigate or see to the execution of any such trust. We will take no notice of any trust applicable to any of our shares, whether or not we have been notified of such trust.
Registrar or Transfer Agent
A register of holders of the class A common shares and class B common shares and any other issued share capital is maintained by Compass Administration Services Ltd. in Bermuda, and a branch register is maintained in the United States by Mellon Investor Services LLC, who serves as branch registrar and transfer agent.
Anti-takeover Effects Of Our By-laws
Our by-laws contain provisions that could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us without the consent of our board of directors. These provisions provide, among other things, for:
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a classified board of directors with staggered three-year terms;
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the affirmative vote of a majority of our directors then in office and a majority of all votes cast at a general meeting or, if not approved by a majority of the directors in office, at least 66 2/3% of all votes attaching to all shares then in issue for amalgamation and other business combination transactions; and
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the tag-along rights described under “—Tag-Along Rights.”
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In July 2012, we acquired Comma Oil & Chemicals Limited, or Comma from Esso Petroleum Company, Limited. Comma, which is located in Kent, England, manufactures and supplies lubricants as well as seasonal and car care products to the United Kingdom and other export markets including 40 countries in Europe and Asia, primarily under the Comma brand. The acquisition of Comma by us includes: (1) finished lubricant and chemical manufacturing and sales to third parties; (2) all assets located at Comma’s Gravesend site in Kent, England; and (3) ownership of the Comma trademarks and brands. Additionally, agreements allow Comma to distribute select Mobil-brand lubricants into specific United Kingdom channels and manufacture and supply ExxonMobil companies with a range of seasonal and ancillary automotive products.
On November 5, 2012, we acquired 60.1% of the share capital of Comgás. We financed the acquisition in part by debentures we issued to Itaú BBA and Bradesco totaling R$3.3 billion, issued in two series, the first series has a
six-year term counting from the date of issuance, with final maturity on October 1, 2018, while the second series has an eight-year term counting from the date of issuance and will mature on October 1, 2020.
Investors residing outside Brazil, including institutional investors, are authorized to purchase equity instruments, including BDRs, on a Brazilian stock exchange, provided that they comply with the registration requirements set forth in Resolution 2,689 and CVM Instruction No. 325. With certain limited exceptions, Resolution 2,689 investors are permitted to carry out any type of transaction in the Brazilian financial and capital markets involving a security traded on a stock, futures or organized and authorized over-the-counter market. Investments and remittances outside Brazil of gains, dividends, profits or other payments under our BDRs are made through the exchange markets and are subject to restrictions under foreign investment regulations which generally require, among other things, registration with the Central Bank and the CVM. In order to subscribe BDRs through the foreign exchange market, under the Resolution 2,689, an investor residing outside Brazil must:
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appoint at least one representative in Brazil with powers to take actions relating to the investment;
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appoint an authorized custodian in Brazil for the investments, which must be a financial institution duly authorized by the Central Bank and the CVM; and
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through its representative, register itself as a foreign investor with the CVM and register the investment with the Central Bank.
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Securities and other financial assets held by foreign investors pursuant to Resolution 2,689 must be registered or maintained in deposit accounts or under the custody of an entity duly licensed by the Central Bank or the CVM. In addition, securities trading by foreign investors are generally restricted to transactions on the Brazilian stock exchanges and organized over-the-counter markets involving securities listed for trading in such markets.
Additionally, an investor operating under the provisions of Resolution 2,689 must be registered with the Brazilian Taxpayers’ Registry, managed by the Brazilian Federal Revenue Office (
Receita Federal do Brasil
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U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations
The following is a description of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of owning and disposing of our common shares. It does not purport to be a comprehensive description of all of the tax considerations that may be relevant to a particular person’s decision to hold the securities. This discussion applies to you only if you are a U.S. Holder (as defined below) that holds our common shares as capital assets for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
This discussion does not describe all of the tax consequences that may be relevant to you in light of your particular circumstances, including alternative minimum tax consequences, the potential application of the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the “Code,” known as the Medicare contribution tax, and differing tax consequences applicable to you if you are, for instance:
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holding our common shares as part of a “straddle,” integrated transaction or similar transaction;
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a person that owns or is deemed to own ten percent or more of our voting stock; or
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a person who acquires our common shares pursuant to the exercise of any employee stock option or otherwise as compensation.
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If you are a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes holding our common shares, the U.S. federal income tax treatment of your partners will generally depend on the status of the partners and the activities of your partnership.
This discussion is based on the Code, administrative pronouncements, judicial decisions and final, temporary and proposed Treasury regulations, all as of the date hereof, any of which is subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect. Please consult your tax adviser concerning the U.S. federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences of owning and disposing of our common shares in your particular circumstances.
As used herein, the term “U.S. Holder” means a beneficial owner of our common shares that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes:
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an estate or trust the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source.
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This discussion assumes that we are not, and will not become, a passive foreign investment company, as described below.
Taxation of Distributions
Distributions paid on our common shares, other than certain pro rata distributions of common shares, will be treated as dividends to the extent paid out of our current or accumulated earnings and profits (as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles). To the extent that the amount of any distribution exceeds our current and accumulated earnings and profits for a taxable year (as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles), the distribution will first be treated as a tax-free return of capital, causing a reduction in the adjusted basis of your common shares, and the balance in excess of adjusted basis will be treated as capital gain recognized on a sale or exchange. Because we do not expect to determine our earnings and profits in accordance with U.S. federal income tax principles, you should expect that a distribution will generally be reported as a dividend. Subject to applicable limitations, dividends paid to certain non-corporate U.S. Holders will be taxable at the favorable rates applicable to long term capital gains, provided that certain holding period and other requirements are satisfied. The amount of the dividend will be treated as foreign-source dividend income to you and will not be eligible for the dividends-received deduction generally allowed to U.S. corporations under the Code.
Dividends will be included in your income on the date you receive them.
Sale or Other Disposition of Common Shares
For U.S. federal income tax purposes, gain or loss you realize on the sale or other disposition of our common shares will be capital gain or loss, and will be long-term capital gain or loss if you held those shares for more than one year at the time of disposition. The amount of gain or loss will be equal to the difference between your tax basis in the shares disposed of and the amount realized on the disposition. The gain or loss will generally be U.S.-source gain or loss for foreign tax credit purposes.
Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules
In general, a non-U.S. corporation will be a “passive foreign investment company,” or “PFIC,” for U.S. federal income tax purposes for any taxable year in which, after applying certain look-through rules, either (1) at least 75% of its gross income is or (2) at least 50% of the average quarterly value of its assets consists of assets that produce
“passive income” or are held for the production of “passive income.” Passive income for this purpose generally includes dividends, interest, royalties, rents and gains from foreign currency, securities transactions and certain commodities. Based on the current composition of our income and the market value and composition of our assets, we do not believe that we were a PFIC for our taxable year ended March 31, 2013. However, because PFIC status depends upon the composition of our income and assets and the market value of our assets (including, among others, goodwill and less than 25% owned equity investments) from time to time, we cannot assure you that we will not be considered a PFIC for any taxable year.
If we were treated as a PFIC for any taxable year during which you held our common shares, gain recognized by you on a sale or other disposition (including certain pledges) of the common shares would be allocated ratably over your holding period for the common shares. The amounts allocated to the taxable year of the sale or other disposition and to any year before we became a PFIC would be taxed as ordinary income. The amount allocated to each other taxable year would be subject to tax at the highest rate in effect for individuals or corporations, as appropriate for that taxable year, and an interest charge would be imposed on the resulting tax liability. Further, to the extent any distribution in respect of our common shares exceeded 125% of the average of the annual distributions on common shares received by you during the preceding three years or your holding period, whichever was shorter, that distribution would be subject to taxation in the same manner as gain, described immediately above. Certain elections might be available that would result in alternative treatments (such as mark-to-market treatment) of our common shares. You should consult your tax adviser to determine whether these elections would be available and, if so, what the consequences of the alternative treatments would be in your particular circumstances.
In addition, if we were treated as a PFIC in a taxable year in which we paid a dividend or the prior taxable year, the favorable tax rate discussed above with respect to dividends paid to non-corporate holders would not apply.
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
Payments of dividends and sales proceeds that are made within the United States or through certain U.S.-related financial intermediaries generally are subject to information reporting and backup withholding unless (1) you are an exempt recipient or (2) in the case of backup withholding, you provide a correct taxpayer identification number and certify that you are not subject to backup withholding.
The amount of any backup withholding from a payment to you will be allowed as a credit against your U.S. federal income tax liability and may entitle you to a refund, provided that the required information is timely furnished to the Internal Revenue Service.
Certain U.S. Holders who are individuals may be required to report information relating to stock of a non-U.S. person, subject to certain exceptions (including an exception for stock held in custodial accounts maintained by U.S. financial institutions). You should consult your tax adviser regarding your reporting obligations with respect to the ownership and disposition of our common shares.
Bermuda Tax Considerations
The Company has received an assurance from the Ministry of Finance granting an exemption, until March 28, 2016, from the imposition of tax under any applicable Bermuda law computed on profits or income or computed on any capital asset, gain or appreciation, or any tax in the nature of estate duty or inheritance tax, provided that such exemption shall not prevent the application of any such tax or duty to such persons as are ordinarily resident in Bermuda and shall not prevent the application of any tax payable in accordance with the Land Tax Act 1967 or otherwise payable in relation to land in Bermuda leased to the Company.
Not applicable.
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Statements contained in this annual report as to the contents of any contract or other document referred to are not necessarily complete, and each of these statements is qualified in all respects by reference to the full text of such contract or other document filed as an exhibit hereto. A copy of the complete annual report including the exhibits and schedules filed herewith may be inspected without charge at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at 100 F Street NE., Washington, D.C., and at the SEC’s regional offices located at 233 Broadway, New York, N.Y., 10279 and North Western Atrium Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661 - 2511. Copies of such materials may be obtained by mail from the Public Reference Section of the SEC, 100 F Street NE., Washington, D.C., at prescribed rates. Such reports and other information may also be inspected at the offices of the New York Stock Exchange, 11 Wall Street, New York, New York 10005, on which our class A common shares are listed. In addition the SEC maintains a website that contains information filed electronically with the SEC, which can be accessed over the Internet at http://www.sec.gov.
We are subject to the information and periodic reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended, and, in accordance therewith, file periodic reports and other information with the SEC. However, as a foreign private issuer, we are exempt from the rules under the Exchange Act relating to the furnishing and content of proxy statements and relating to short-swing profits reporting and liability.
We also file consolidated financial statements and other periodic reports with the CVM located as Rua Sete de Setembro, 111, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 20159-900.
Not applicable.
Risk Management
We consider market risk to be the potential loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices. The company, its subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities, including Raízen Energia, are exposed to market risks, chief of which are: (1) credit risk; (2) liquidity risk; (3) commodities risk; (4) interest rate risk rates; and (5) foreign currency exchange rate risk. In order to manage its market risks, the Company has adopted policies and procedures which establish limits and monitor risk exposure, counterparties and approve financial instruments. Risk and financial instrument management activities are carried out through the definition of strategies, establishment of control systems and determination of limits to exposure to market risks. We periodically review our exposure to market risks and determine at the senior management level how to manage and reduce the impact of these risks.
The Company uses derivatives solely to manage market risk, especially commodity price and foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Although the value of these hedge instruments varies, these variations are usually offset by the value of related hedged item. The parties to these agreements are mainly trade boards and trading companies in the case of futures, options and price setting, and major financial institutions in the case of foreign exchange derivatives and interest rate swaps. The company does not use derivatives or other hedge instruments for speculative purposes.
As a result, we do not believe that we are subject to any material credit risk arising from these contracts, and accordingly, we do not anticipate any material credit related losses.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is managed through specific rules concerning client acceptance which require credit rating checks and limits for customer exposure, applicable to all subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities. In Raízen Energia, it is generally required a letter of credit from a reputable bank, for most of our sugar export sales. We do not believe that we are subject to any material credit risk and we do not anticipate any material credit-related losses. Management believes that any credit risk is covered by the allowance for doubtful accounts recorded in our balance sheet.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity is the risk that we may encounter difficulties in meeting the obligations associated with our financial liabilities that are settled in cash or other financial assets. We manage our liquidity as to ensure, to the extent possible, that we always have sufficient liquidity to meet our obligations at a reasonable cost. We do not believe that we are subject to any material liquidity risk.
Commodities Risk
Mainly applicable to Raízen Energia, agricultural commodity prices and supply levels change according to unpredictable factors such as the weather, investments, government programs and policies and changes in world demand, among others.
Raízen conducts sensitivity tests to estimate its exposure to these risks and uses derivatives to mitigate its exposure to sugar price oscillation on the international market. Derivative operations allow the Company to ensure an average margin for future sales. Raízen actively manages its open positions and monitors the result of these activities on a daily basis through effective mark-to-market controls and price impact simulations so that it may adjust targets and strategies due to changes in market conditions.
Based on the sugar sales volumes in fiscal year 2013, a hypothetical 10% decrease in unhedged prices would reduce our sugar net sales by approximately R$45.8 million in fiscal year 2013 (R$137.7 in fiscal year 2012) as set forth below.
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(thousand tonnes of sugar or thousand liters of ethanol)
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Ethanol sales volume (unhedged) in fiscal year 2013
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3,438.9
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915.1
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Represents 100% of the financial instruments of Raízen Energia, of which the Cosan S.A. proportionately consolidates only 50%.
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For risk management purposes and to evaluate the overall level of commodity price exposure, Raízen further reduces its exposure to commodity market risk related to the sugar and ethanol produced from sugarcane that is purchased from growers and sugarcane harvested from leased land, as both costs are linked to TSR. The price of sugarcane supplied by growers or the lease payments incurred to produce sugarcane harvested by Raízen from leased land is indexed to the market price of sugar and ethanol, which provides a partial natural hedge to domestic sugar and ethanol sales price exposure.
Based on the foregoing, we believe that as of March 31, 2013 a hypothetical 10% decrease in prices would increase our net commodities risk by R$474.1 million (R$642.9 as of March 31, 2012) as set forth below.
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Sugarcane supplied by growers in fiscal year 2013
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Net unhedged position at March 31, 2013
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As of March 31, 2013, Raízen had entered into hedging agreements with respect to 1,192.4 thousand tonnes of VHP sugar (Futures sold less Futures bought) at an average fixed price of US$19.91 per tonne and 7.3 thousand tonnes of white sugar at an average price of US$501.02 per tonne.
The table below provides information about the Company’s sugar derivative contracts that are sensitive to changes in commodity prices, specifically sugar prices as of March 31, 2012. For the derivative contracts the table presents the notional amounts in tons, the weighted average contract prices, and the total U.S. dollar contract amount by expected maturity dates.
Price Risk - commodities derivatives opened as at March 31, 2013
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Composition of balance of derivative financial instruments designated in hedge accounting
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Sugar#11
|
|
May-13
|
|
|
288,151
|
T
|
|
|
235,872
|
|
|
|
9,948
|
|
Future
|
|
Sold
|
|
NYBOT
|
|
Sugar#11
|
|
Jul-13
|
|
|
420,339
|
T
|
|
|
389,275
|
|
|
|
58,964
|
|
Future
|
|
Sold
|
|
NYBOT
|
|
Sugar#11
|
|
Oct-13
|
|
|
491,513
|
T
|
|
|
460,292
|
|
|
|
64,231
|
|
Future
|
|
Sold
|
|
NYBOT
|
|
Sugar#11
|
|
Mar-14
|
|
|
24,995
|
T
|
|
|
24,394
|
|
|
|
3,254
|
|
Future
|
|
Sold
|
|
ICE
|
|
Sugar#5
|
|
May-13
|
|
|
3,000
|
T
|
|
|
3,021
|
|
|
|
(20
|
)
|
Future
|
|
Sold
|
|
ICE
|
|
Sugar#5
|
|
Aug-13
|
|
|
4,300
|
T
|
|
|
4,347
|
|
|
|
68
|
|
Sub-total of sugar futures sold
|
|
|
1,232,298
|
T
|
|
|
1,117,201
|
|
|
|
136,445
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Composition of balance of derivative financial instruments non-designated in hedge accounting
|
|
Future
|
|
Purchased
|
|
NYBOT
|
|
Sugar#11
|
|
May-13
|
|
|
(17,882
|
)T
|
|
|
(15,078
|
)
|
|
|
(1,058
|
)
|
Future
|
|
Purchased
|
|
NYBOT
|
|
Sugar#11
|
|
Jul-13
|
|
|
(9,246
|
)T
|
|
|
(7,633
|
)
|
|
|
(367
|
)
|
Future
|
|
Purchased
|
|
NYBOT
|
|
Sugar#11
|
|
Oct-13
|
|
|
(1,930
|
)T
|
|
|
(1,679
|
)
|
|
|
(123
|
)
|
Future
|
|
Purchased
|
|
NYBOT
|
|
Sugar#11
|
|
Mar-14
|
|
|
(3,556
|
)T
|
|
|
(3,114
|
)
|
|
|
(106
|
)
|
Sub-total of sugar future purchased
|
|
|
(32,614
|
)T
|
|
|
(27,504
|
)
|
|
|
(1,654
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Call
|
|
Purchased
|
|
NYBOT
|
|
Sugar#11
|
|
Jul-13
|
|
|
(10,160
|
)T
|
|
|
(8,571
|
)
|
|
|
99
|
|
Sub-total of sugar purchased
|
|
|
(10,160
|
)T
|
|
|
(8,571
|
)
|
|
|
99
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sub-total of Sugar
|
|
|
1,189,524
|
T
|
|
|
1,081,126
|
|
|
|
134,890
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future
|
|
Sold
|
|
BM&FBovespa
|
|
EthanolHidrated
|
|
Mar-13
|
|
|
28,380m³
|
|
|
|
33,710
|
|
|
|
(71
|
)
|
Future
|
|
Sold
|
|
PlattsChicagoEthanolAsianSwap
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Mar-13
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
1,194
|
|
Future
|
|
Sold
|
|
PlattsChicagoEthanolAsianSwap
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Apr-13
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
98
|
|
Future
|
|
Sold
|
|
PlattsChicagoEthanolAsianSwap
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Mar-13
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
467
|
|
Future
|
|
Sold
|
|
PlattsChicagoEthanolAsianSwap
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Apr-13
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
(323
|
)
|
Future
|
|
Sold
|
|
BM&F Ethanol Euro Swap
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Jun-13
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
(13
|
)
|
Future
|
|
Sold
|
|
BM&F Ethanol Euro Swap
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Jul-13
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
(29
|
)
|
Future
|
|
Sold
|
|
BM&F Ethanol Euro Swap
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Aug-13
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
(23
|
)
|
Future
|
|
Sold
|
|
CHGOETHNL
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
May-13
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
(167
|
)
|
Future
|
|
Sold
|
|
CHGOETHNL
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Jun-13
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
(113
|
)
|
Sub-total of ethanol futures sold
|
|
|
28,380m³
|
|
|
|
33,710
|
|
|
|
1,020
|
|
Interest Rate Risk
We have fixed and floating rate indebtedness, and, therefore, we are exposed to market risk as a result of changes in interest rates. See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—B. Liquidity and Capital Resources—Indebtedness” for further information.
Our interest rate risk refers to the impact of an increase in the LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) indexed interest rate, TJLP (Long-term Interest Rate), TR (Reference Interest Rate), IGP-M (General Market Price Index) and CDI (Interbank Deposit Certificate) indexed debt on the Company’s financial results.
As of March 31, 2013, 59%, or R$6,986.5 million (46% or R$2.3 billion as of March 31, 2012) of our consolidated total debt outstanding was fixed rate debt.
The majority of debts of Cosan, except the jointly-controlled subsidiary Raízen, are dollar-denominated with fixed interest rates or real-denominated debts indexed to the CDI or TJLP. However, we have a substantial amount
of marketable securities indexed to the CDI, which provides a partial natural hedge to our interest rate exposure of our real-denominated debts.
Based on the foregoing, we believe that as of March 31, 2012 a hypothetical 10% increase in all interest rates would increase our financial expenses by R$28.3 million per year based on the net financial expenses we recorded in our consolidated income statement for the year ended March 31, 2013.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
The foreign exchange variations to which Cosan, except Raízen, are exposed are principally related to perpetual bond issuances amounting to US$500 million. We use derivatives to hedge the cash flows for payment of interest on this debt against a possible appreciation of U.S. dollar against the real through November of 2015, when this debt can be redeemed. In addition, basic oil imports for the lubricants business are also exposed to foreign exchange variations, hedged by derivatives on a case-by-case basis.
A significant portion of the revenue of the jointly-controlled subsidiary Raízen Energia is dollar denominated. Most of Raízen Energia’s costs are denominated in reais and therefore, when the real appreciates against dollar, its operating margins are adversely affected. A considerable part of Raízen’s debt is also denominated in dollars, exposing it to the risk of variations in the real to U.S. dollar exchange rate of R$3,757,689.
Raízen Energia has foreign exchange derivatives in order to mitigate its exposure to the effect of foreign exchange variations on its sugar and ethanol export revenues, combined with cash outlays to cover its debt commitments in foreign currency, mainly the U.S. dollar. The exchange rate derivatives together with the sugar price derivatives allow Raízen to ensure an average margin from future sales. Raízen actively manages open positions, and the results of these activities are monitored on a daily basis through effective mark-to-market controls and price impact simulations that allow Raízen to adjust targets and strategies as a result of changes in market conditions. Raízen uses financial derivative instruments to hedge foreign exchange risk.
At March 31, 2013, we had outstanding currency derivatives fair valued at R$200.7 million (R$8.7 million in fiscal year 2012) which were represented by forward, future, swap and put option contracts as disclosed in note 32 of our consolidated financial statements attached hereto.
As a measure of our market risk with respect to our foreign currency exposure, a hypothetical 10% appreciation of the real against the U.S. dollar would increase our export sales by approximately R$276.7 million per year, based on the level of our total export sales for the year ended March 31, 2013, before considering the effects on U.S. dollar derivative contracts and other dollar denominated assets and liabilities, as set forth below:
|
|
Notional amount/ Quantity
|
|
|
Estimated Fair value Asset (Liability)
|
|
|
Foreign Exchange Gain/ Loss – 10% FX rate Increase
|
|
U.S. dollar financial instruments outstanding as at March 31, 2013:
(in thousands of reais)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raízen
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominated debt
|
|
|
3,552,962
|
|
|
|
3,552,962
|
|
|
|
355,296
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominated receivables
|
|
|
(181,028
|
)
|
|
|
(181,028
|
)
|
|
|
(181
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominated derivative financial instruments (net)
|
|
|
(120,764
|
)
|
|
|
(3,892
|
)
|
|
|
(52,270
|
)
|
- Future sale commitments
|
|
|
1,733,927
|
|
|
|
(7,674
|
)
|
|
|
(182,763
|
)
|
- Future purchase commitments
|
|
|
(1,551,765
|
)
|
|
|
7,023
|
|
|
|
163,767
|
|
- Forward sale commitments
|
|
|
(201,060
|
)
|
|
|
(3,574
|
)
|
|
|
(23,688
|
)
|
- Forward purchase commitments
|
|
|
213,850
|
|
|
|
3,823
|
|
|
|
23,594
|
|
- Exchange lock sale commitments
|
|
|
(315,716
|
)
|
|
|
(3,489
|
)
|
|
|
(33,179
|
)
|
Net potential impact
|
|
|
3,251,170
|
|
|
|
3,368,042
|
|
|
|
302,845
|
|
Eliminate 50%
|
|
|
1,625,585
|
|
|
|
1,684,021
|
|
|
|
(151,423
|
)
|
Net Potential impact — Raízen
|
|
|
1,625,585
|
|
|
|
1,684,021
|
|
|
|
151,423
|
|
|
|
Notional amount/ Quantity
|
|
|
Estimated Fair value Asset (Liability)
|
|
|
Foreign Exchange Gain/ Loss – 10% FX rate Increase
|
|
U.S. dollar financial instruments outstanding as at March 31, 2013:
(in thousands of reais)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Cosan
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominated debt
|
|
|
3,479,987
|
|
|
|
3,479,987
|
|
|
|
347,999
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominated receivables
|
|
|
(16,716
|
)
|
|
|
(16,716
|
)
|
|
|
(1,671
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominated derivative financial instruments (net)
|
|
|
284,365
|
|
|
|
135,848
|
|
|
|
245,652
|
|
- Exchange lock commitments
|
|
|
284,365
|
|
|
|
135,848
|
|
|
|
245,652
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net potential impact Other Cosan
|
|
|
3,747,636
|
|
|
|
3,599,119
|
|
|
|
591,979
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated net potential impact
|
|
|
5,373,221
|
|
|
|
5,283,140
|
|
|
|
743,402
|
|
Not applicable.
None.
None.
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of March 31, 2013, under management’s supervision and with its participation, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we performed an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).
Based on this evaluation our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2013 to ensure that information required to be disclosed under the Exchange Act is recorded, authorized, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and the information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated, in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Act of 1934. Management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting based on recommendations and correlated layers established on Internal Controls Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, or COSO. Based on this assessment and those criteria, management concluded that internal control over financial reporting was effective as of March 31, 2013.
We completed the acquisition of 60.05% of Comgás and acquired 100% of Comma during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. As provided under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, management has elected to exclude Comgás and Comma from this evaluation, which is included in the 2013 consolidated financial statements of Cosan Limited. Comgás had total assets and net assets of R$9,601.7 million and R$5,228.3 million, respectively as of March 31, 2013, and total revenues and net income of R$2,934.9 million and R$159.9 million, respectively, for the year then ended; Comma had total assets and net assets of R$226.6 million and R$1.0 million, respectively as of March 31, 2013, and total revenues and loss for the period of R$204.9 million and R$5.3 million, respectively, for the year then ended.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions.
(c) Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm
The effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting, as of March 31, 2013, has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers, an independent registered public accounting firm, which appears on page F-3.
(d) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially or significantly affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Audit Committee
We have an audit committee responsible for advising the board about the selection of independent auditors, reviewing the scope of the audit, validating other allowed services provided by our independent auditors, approving related party transactions, and evaluating our internal controls on a steady basis. The members of our audit committee are Messrs. Marcus Vinicius Pratini de Moraes (chairman), Mailson Ferreira da Nóbrega, and Hélio França Filho.
These members are independent, and our board of directors has determined that both Marcus Vinicius Pratini de Moraes and Mailson Ferreira da Nóbrega are “Audit Committee Financial Experts” in accordance with SEC rules and regulations.
NYSE Rule 303A.10 provides that each U.S. listed company must adopt and disclose a code of business conduct and ethics for directors, officers and employees and promptly disclose any waivers of the code for directors or executive officers. Although not required under Bermuda law, the Company has adopted a code of business conduct and ethics for directors, officers and employees as provided for in NYSE Rule 303A.10, which has been filed with the SEC.
The following table describes the total amount billed to us by PricewaterhouseCoopers for services performed in fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 and by Ernst & Young for services performed in fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, presented in thousands of Brazilian
reais
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands of
reais
)
|
|
Audit fees
|
|
R$
|
5,111
|
|
|
R$
|
4,837
|
|
|
R$
|
4,753
|
|
Audit related fees
|
|
|
530
|
|
|
|
1,187
|
|
|
|
1,352
|
|
All other fees
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
120
|
|
|
|
120
|
|
Total consolidated audit fees
|
|
R$
|
5,641
|
|
|
R$
|
6,084
|
|
|
R$
|
6,225
|
|
Audit Fees
Audit fees are fees billed for the audit of our annual consolidated financial statements and for the reviews of our quarterly consolidated financial statements furnished on Form 6-K.
Other Fees
PricewaterhouseCoopers other fees refer to other assurance services regarding the review of comfort letters in connection with our bond issuances.
Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
Our audit committee approves all audit, audit-related services, tax services and other services provided by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Any services provided by PricewaterhouseCoopers that are not specifically included within the scope of the audit must be pre-approved by the board of directors in advance of any engagement. The board of directors is permitted to approve certain fees for audit-related services, tax services and other services pursuant to a de minimis exception prior to the completion of the audit engagement.
Not applicable.
None.
Pursuant to CVM Instruction 308/99, as amended, regarding mandatory auditor rotation, our board of directors approved the replacement of Ernst & Young Terco Auditores Independentes S.S., or EY, as independent registered public accounting firm with PricewaterhouseCoopers Auditores Independentes, or PwC, to serve as our new independent registered public accounting firm as from March 31, 2013 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.
EY’s audit report dated July 31, 2013 on our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 does not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor was it qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles.
During the two fiscal years ending March 31, 2013 and during the interim period through July 19, 2012 preceding the rotation of EY, there were no disagreements between us and EY on any matters of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of EY, would have caused EY to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in its report on our consolidated financial statements. During the two fiscal years preceding the rotation of EY, there were no “reportable events” as that term is defined in
Item 16F(a)(1)(v) of Form 20-F
.
We have provided EY with a copy of this Item 16F and have requested and received from EY a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether or not EY agrees with the above statements.
A copy of the letter from EY is attached as Exhibit 15.1 to our annual report on 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 filed on July 31, 2012.
Prior to the engagement of PricewaterhouseCoopers Auditores Independentes as our independent registered public accounting firm, we had not previously consulted with PricewaterhouseCoopers Auditores Independentes regarding (1) the application of accounting principles to a specific completed or contemplated transaction, (2) the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on our financial statements, or (3) a reportable event (as provided in Item 16F(a)(1)(v) of Form 20-F) during our two most recent fiscal years and any later interim period, including the interim period up to and including the date that PricewaterhouseCoopers Auditores Independentes was engaged.
For a comparison of the significant differences between our corporate governance practices and the NYSE Corporate Governance Standards, please see “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees—C. Summary of Significant Differences of Corporate Governance Practices.”
Not applicable.
We have responded to Item 18 in lieu of responding to this Item.
See our audited consolidated financial statements beginning on page F-1.
We are filing the following documents as part of this annual report on Form 20-F:
1.1
|
Memorandum of Association (incorporated by reference to our amended registration statement filed on Form F-1/A with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 9, 2007)
|
1.2
|
By-Laws (incorporated by reference to our amended registration statement filed on Form F-1/A with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 9, 2007)
|
2.1
|
Indenture dated as of January 26, 2007 among Cosan Finance Limited, as issuer, Cosan S.A. Indústria e Comércio and Usina Da Barra S.A.—Açúcar e Álcool, as guarantors, The Bank of New York, as trustee, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., as principal paying agent and The Bank of New York Luxembourg S.A., as Luxembourg paying agent (incorporated by reference to our registration statement filed on Form F-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 25, 2007)
|
2.2
|
Indenture dated August 11, 2009 among CCL Finance Limited, Cosan Combustíveis e Lubrificantes S.A., (now CLE) The Bank Of New York Mellon, as Trustee, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust (Japan), Ltd., as Principal Paying Agent, and the Bank of New York Mellon (Luxembourg) S.A., as Luxembourg Listing, Paying and Transfer Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.4 of our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2009)
|
2.3
|
Indenture dated November 5, 2010 among Cosan Overseas Limited, Cosan S.A. Indústria e Comércio, The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, New York Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and Registrar, The Bank of New York Mellon (London Branch), as London Paying Agent and The Bank of New York Mellon (Luxembourg) S.A., as Paying Agent and Transfer Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.5 of our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2011)
|
2.4
|
Indenture dated March 14, 2013 among Cosan Luxembourg S.A., Cosan S.A. Indústria e Comércio, Deutsche Bank Trust Company, as Trustee, New York Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and Registrar and Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., as Luxembourg Paying Agent
|
2.5
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Indenture dated March 14, 2013 among Cosan Luxembourg S.A., Cosan S.A. Indústria e Comércio, Deutsche Bank Trust Company, as Trustee, New York Paying Agent, Transfer Agent, Registrar and Calculation Agent and Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., as Luxembourg Paying Agent
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4.1
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Loan Agreement dated as of June 28, 2005 among Cosan S.A. Indústria e Comércio, as borrower, and International Finance Corporation (incorporated by reference to our registration statement filed on Form F-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 25, 2007)
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4.2
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Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of all of the Member Interests in Parent Co-Operative 1 and Parent Co-Operative 2 dated April 23, 2008, between ExxonMobil International Holdings B.V., as vendor, and the registrant’s subsidiaries Cosan S.A. Indústria e Comércio and Usina da Barra S.A. Açúcar e Álcool, as purchasers* (incorporated by reference to our Amendment to our Current Report filed on Form 6-K/A on June 10, 2009)
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4.3
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Framework Agreement dated August 25, 2010 among Cosan S.A. Indústria e Comércio, Cosan Distribuidora de Combustíveis S.A., Cosan Limited, Houches Holdings S.A., Shell Brasil Limitada, Shell Brazil Holding B.V., Shell Overseas Holdings Limited and Milimétrica Participações S.A., or Framework Agreement
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(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2010)
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4.4
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First Amendment to the Framework Agreement, dated as of April 7, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 of our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2011).
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4.5
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Second Amendment to the Framework Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2011).
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4.6
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Joint Venture Agreement among Cosan S.A. Indústria e Comércio, Cosan Limited, Raízen Combustíveis S.A., Raízen S.A., Shell Brazil Holding B.V., Shell Overseas Holdings Limited and Raízen Energia Participações S.A. dated June 1, 2011(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 of our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2011).
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4.7
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Operating and Coordination Agreement dated June 1, 2011 relating to Raízen Energia Participações S.A., Raízen Combustíveis S.A. and Raízen S.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 of our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2011).
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4.8
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Shareholders Agreement of Raízen Combustíveis S.A., dated as of June 1, 2011(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 of our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2011).
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4.9
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Shareholders Agreement of Raízen Energia Participações S.A., dated as of June 1, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.9 of our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2011).
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4.10
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Term Loan among Cosan Cayman Limited, certain Lenders party thereto and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., as administrative agent for the Lenders dated April 1, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.10 of our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2012).
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4.11
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Share Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of Comma Oil & Chemicals Limited dated February 29, 2012, between Esso Petroleum Company, Limited and Cosan S.A. Industria e Comércio
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4.12
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Share Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of Comgás dated May 28, 2012, between Integra Investments B.V., BG Energy Holdings Limited, Provence Participações S.A. and Cosan S.A. Indústria e Comércio
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8.1
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Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
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11.1
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Code of Ethics (incorporated by reference from our exhibit to our annual report filed on Form 20-F for the Fiscal Year ended April 30, 2008).
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12.1
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Certification pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of the Chief Executive Officer
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12.2
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Certification pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of the Chief Financial Officer
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13.1
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Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, of the Chief Executive Officer
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13.2
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Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, of the Chief Financial Officer
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* Portions of this item have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment.
SIGNATURES
The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this annual report on its behalf.
COSAN LIMITED
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By:
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/s/ Marcelo Eduardo Martins
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Name:
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Marcelo Eduardo Martins
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Title:
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Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer
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Date: July 31, 2013
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Cosan Limited
Consolidated Financial statements
at March 31, 2013 and
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
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Cosan Limited
Consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2013
Contents
Independent auditors’ report on consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2013
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F-3
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Independent auditors’ report on consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012
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F-4
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Consolidated statement of financial position
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F-5
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Consolidated statement of income
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F-6
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Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
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F-7
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Statement of changes in equity
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F-8 - F-9
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Consolidated statement of cash flows
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F-10 - F-11
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
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F-12 – F-119
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
Cosan Limited
In
our opinion, the accompanying consolidated statement of financial position and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, of changes in equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Cosan Limited and its subsidiaries at March 31, 2013, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2013, based on criteria established in
Internal Control - Integrated Framework
issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in “Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting” appearing in Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 20-F. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
As described in “Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting”, management has excluded the Companhia de Gás de São Paulo (“COMGAS”) and Comma Oil and Chemicals Limited (“COMMA”) from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2013, because they were acquired by the Company in purchase business combinations during fiscal year 2013 (see note 13 to the consolidated financial statements). We have also excluded the COMGAS and COMMA businesses from our audit of internal control over financial reporting. The total assets of the COMGAS and COMMA businesses acquired by Cosan Limited
represent R$9,601.7 million
and R$226.6 million, respectively, net assets represent R$5,228.3 million and R$1 million, respectively,
total revenue
represent
R$2,934.9 million
and
R$204.9 million,
respectively, and net income (loss) represent R$159.9 million and (R$5.3) million, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended March 31, 2013.
Campinas, Brazil, July 31, 2013
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Auditores Independentes
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Cosan Limited
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statement of financial position of Cosan Limited and subsidiaries as of March 31, 2012, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended March 31, 2012. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Cosan Limited and subsidiaries at March 31, 2012 and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended March 31, 2012, in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards – IFRS, as issued by International Accounting Standards Board – IASB.
As discussed in Note 3.17, the Company has retrospectively restated the statements of income and cash flows for the year ended March 31, 2012 in order to present the discontinued operations from the sale of Docelar Alimentos e Bebidas S.A.
Luiz Carlos Nannini
Partner
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG TERCO
ERNST & YOUNG TERCO
Auditores Independentes S.S.
São Paulo – SP, Brazil
July 31, 2013
March 31, 2013 and 2012
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(In thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$)
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Assets
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2013
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2012
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Liabilities
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2013
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2012
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Loans and borrowings (Note 19)
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2,153,572
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540,237
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Cash and cash equivalents (Note 6)
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2,493,179
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1,654,146
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Derivative financial instruments (Note 25)
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28,163
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9,611
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Restricted cash (Note 7)
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92,596
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94,268
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Trade payables
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1,387,651
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606,029
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Securities (Note 32)
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105,856
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-
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Employee benefits
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274,430
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183,660
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Trade receivables (Note 8)
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1,691,559
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963,587
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Income tax payable (Note 20)
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37,984
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11,973
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Derivative financial instruments (Note 32)
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115,364
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19,590
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Other current tax liabilities (Note 20)
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208,065
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229,746
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Inventories (Note 9)
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911,910
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748,150
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Dividends payable
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67,364
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9,725
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Receivables from related parties (Note 12)
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202,476
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678,374
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Payables to related parties (Note 12)
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117,360
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175,488
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Advances to suppliers
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268,516
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159,028
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Deferred revenue
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41,345
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38,040
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Income tax (Note 10)
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152,906
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107,561
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Other current liabilities
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339,441
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269,954
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Other current tax assets (Note 10)
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278,697
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217,535
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Other financial assets (Note 11)
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59,299
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40,080
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Current liabilities
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4,655,375
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2,074,463
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Dividends receivable
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-
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861
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Non-current asset held for sale (Note 31)
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85,426
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-
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Loans and borrowings (Note 19)
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9,665,155
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4,659,152
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Other assets
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96,011
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70,400
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Other non-current tax liabilities (Note 20)
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970,310
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1,202,624
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Provision for judicial demands (Note 22)
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1,145,348
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1,051,677
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Current assets
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6,553,795
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4,753,580
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Payables to related parties (Note 12)
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318,465
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389,718
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Pension and post-employment benefits (Note 33)
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376,059
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37,312
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Trade receivables (Note 8)
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73,386
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81,627
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Deferred tax liabilities (Note 21)
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2,616,711
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2,443,430
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Deferred tax assets (Note 21)
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388,732
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543,024
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Deferred revenue
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174,622
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196,260
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Advances to suppliers
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14,856
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21,865
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Other non-current liabilities
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578,291
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631,860
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Receivables from related parties (Note 12)
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681,512
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753,153
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Other non-current tax assets (Note 10)
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136,305
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111,856
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Non-current liabilities
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15,844,961
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10,612,033
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Judicial deposits (Note 22)
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544,895
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509,235
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Other financial assets (Note 11)
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627,137
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790,402
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Total liabilities
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20,500,336
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12,686,496
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Derivative financial instruments (Note 32)
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113,555
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-
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Other non-current asset
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434,488
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417,107
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Equity (Note 23)
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Equity method investments (Note 14)
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168,032
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419,029
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Share capital
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5,328
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5,328
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Investment property (Note 15)
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2,473,438
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-
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Additional paid in capital
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3,856,849
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3,811,808
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Biological assets (Note 16)
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989,239
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968,023
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Other comprehensive income
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(58,908
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(176,500
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)
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Property, plant and equipment (Note 17)
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7,435,103
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7,866,963
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Retained earnings
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2,214,459
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1,936,687
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Intangible assets (Note 18)
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13,161,838
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4,932,255
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Equity attributable to owners of the Company
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6,017,728
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5,577,323
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Non-current assets
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27,242,516
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17,414,539
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Non-controlling interests
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7,278,247
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3,904,300
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Total equity
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13,295,975
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9,481,623
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Total assets
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33,796,311
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22,168,119
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Total equity and liabilities
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33,796,311
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22,168,119
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The notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Cosan Limited
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Consolidated statement of income
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For the year ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
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(In thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, except earnings per share)
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2012
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2013
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(Restated)
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2011
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Net sales (Note 27)
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30,016,488
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23,390,450
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18,063,480
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Cost of sales (Note 28)
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(26,684,266
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)
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(20,887,643
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)
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(15,150,079
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)
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Gross profit
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3,332,222
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2,502,807
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2,913,401
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Selling expenses (Note 28)
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(1,292,312
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)
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(1,052,310
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)
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(1,026,000
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)
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General and administrative expenses (Note 28)
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(845,460
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)
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(634,015
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)
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(545,450
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)
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Other, net (Note 30)
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326,310
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122,436
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(33,828
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)
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Gain on the de-recognition of subsidiaries
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to form the Joint Venture (Note 26)
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-
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2,752,730
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-
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Operating expenses
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|
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(1,811,462
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)
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|
1,188,841
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|
(1,605,278
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)
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Income before financial results, equity
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income of associates and income taxes
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|
1,520,760
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|
3,691,648
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|
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|
1,308,123
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
|
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|
|
Equity pick-up (Note 14)
|
|
|
58,860
|
|
|
|
33,268
|
|
|
|
25,187
|
|
Finance expense (Note 29)
|
|
|
(951,136
|
)
|
|
|
(702,730
|
)
|
|
|
(677,366
|
)
|
Finance income (Note 29)
|
|
|
331,508
|
|
|
|
222,270
|
|
|
|
526,219
|
|
|
|
|
(560,768
|
)
|
|
|
(447,192
|
)
|
|
|
(125,960
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit before tax
|
|
|
959,992
|
|
|
|
3,244,456
|
|
|
|
1,182,163
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income taxes (Note 21)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
(294,638
|
)
|
|
|
(133,914
|
)
|
|
|
(85,437
|
)
|
Deferred
|
|
|
153,427
|
|
|
|
(982,458
|
)
|
|
|
(329,071
|
)
|
|
|
|
(141,211
|
)
|
|
|
(1,116,372
|
)
|
|
|
(414,508
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit from continuing operations
|
|
|
818.781
|
|
|
|
2,128,084
|
|
|
|
767,655
|
|
Profit from discontinued operation, net of tax
|
|
|
138,918
|
|
|
|
64,248
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year
|
|
|
957.699
|
|
|
|
2,192,332
|
|
|
|
767,655
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income attributable to
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Owners of the company (including discontinued operation)
|
|
|
431.429
|
|
|
|
1,181,342
|
|
|
|
470,906
|
|
Non-controlling interests
|
|
|
526.270
|
|
|
|
1,010,990
|
|
|
|
296,750
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per share (Note 25)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Continued operations
|
|
R$
|
1.30
|
|
|
R$
|
4.25
|
|
|
R$
|
1.74
|
|
Discontinued operations
|
|
R$
|
0.33
|
|
|
R$
|
0.15
|
|
|
R$
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per share (Note 25)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Continued operations
|
|
R$
|
1.18
|
|
|
R$
|
4.25
|
|
|
R$
|
1.74
|
|
Discontinued operations
|
|
R$
|
0.33
|
|
|
R$
|
0.15
|
|
|
R$
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cosan Limited
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the year ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, except earnings per share)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year
|
|
|
957,699
|
|
|
|
2,192,332
|
|
|
|
767,655
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation differences
|
|
|
2,585
|
|
|
|
20,724
|
|
|
|
(4,049
|
)
|
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedge
|
|
|
54,083
|
|
|
|
238,503
|
|
|
|
(217,117
|
)
|
Revaluation of investment property reclassified from
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
83,318
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Defined benefit plan actuarial losses
|
|
|
(52,253
|
)
|
|
|
(35,892
|
)
|
|
|
(29,448
|
)
|
Changes in value of available for
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
sale financial assets from securities
|
|
|
10,805
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Tax on other comprehensive income
|
|
|
103,121
|
|
|
|
(68,888
|
)
|
|
|
83,830
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
|
|
|
201,659
|
|
|
|
154,447
|
|
|
|
(166,784
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income for the year
|
|
|
1,159,358
|
|
|
|
2,346,779
|
|
|
|
600,871
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Owners of the Company
|
|
|
549.002
|
|
|
|
1,280,461
|
|
|
|
365,521
|
|
Non-controlling interests
|
|
|
610,536
|
|
|
|
1,066,318
|
|
|
|
235,350
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cosan Limited
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Statement of changes in equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the year ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, except earnings per share)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital reserve
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
attributable
|
|
|
Non-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share
|
|
|
paid in
|
|
|
comprehensive
|
|
|
Retained
|
|
|
to owners of
|
|
|
controlling
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
capital
|
|
|
capital
|
|
|
income
|
|
|
earnings
|
|
|
the Company
|
|
|
interests
|
|
|
equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At April 1, 2010
|
|
|
5,328
|
|
|
|
3,824,681
|
|
|
|
(170,235
|
)
|
|
|
535,724
|
|
|
|
4,195,498
|
|
|
|
2,296,428
|
|
|
|
6,491,926
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
470,906
|
|
|
|
470,906
|
|
|
|
296,750
|
|
|
|
767,656
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation differences
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(4,180
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(4,180
|
)
|
|
|
131
|
|
|
|
(4,049
|
)
|
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedge
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(89,117
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(89,117
|
)
|
|
|
(54,181
|
)
|
|
|
(143,298
|
)
|
Defined benefit plan actuarial losses
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(12,087
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(12,087
|
)
|
|
|
(7,349
|
)
|
|
|
(19,436
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income for the year
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(105,384
|
)
|
|
|
470,906
|
|
|
|
365,522
|
|
|
|
235,351
|
|
|
|
600,873
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contributions by and distributions to owners of the Company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share options exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,062
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,062
|
)
|
|
|
6,409
|
|
|
|
5,347
|
|
Share based compensation
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,842
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,842
|
|
|
|
1,119
|
|
|
|
2,961
|
|
Acquisition of treasury shares
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(9,465
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(9,465
|
)
|
|
|
(5,754
|
)
|
|
|
(15,219
|
)
|
Dividends
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(119,294
|
)
|
|
|
(119,294
|
)
|
|
|
(100,831
|
)
|
|
|
(220,125
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total contributions by and
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
distributions to owners of the Company
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(8,685
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(119,294
|
)
|
|
|
(127,979
|
)
|
|
|
(99,057
|
)
|
|
|
(227,036
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Owners of the Company transactions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Business combination - Logispot
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
non-controlling interest
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
64,277
|
|
|
|
64,277
|
|
Issuance of common stock by Rumo
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
to non-controlling interest
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
128,363
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
128,363
|
|
|
|
271,637
|
|
|
|
400,000
|
|
Other
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(522
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(522
|
)
|
|
|
(821
|
)
|
|
|
(1,343
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total transactions with
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
owners of the Company
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
127,841
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
127,841
|
|
|
|
335,093
|
|
|
|
462,934
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2011
|
|
|
5,328
|
|
|
|
3,943,837
|
|
|
|
(275,619
|
)
|
|
|
887,336
|
|
|
|
4,560,882
|
|
|
|
2,767,815
|
|
|
|
7,328,697
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,181,342
|
|
|
|
1,181,342
|
|
|
|
1,010,990
|
|
|
|
2,192,332
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation differences
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
15,790
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
15,790
|
|
|
|
4,934
|
|
|
|
20,724
|
|
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedge
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
33,126
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
33,126
|
|
|
|
20,014
|
|
|
|
53,140
|
|
Hedge accounting – reversal of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OCI upon deconsolidation of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
subsidiaries and formation of the JVs
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
64,961
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
64,961
|
|
|
|
39,311
|
|
|
|
104,272
|
|
Defined benefit plan actuarial losses
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(14,758
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(14,758
|
)
|
|
|
(8,931
|
)
|
|
|
(23,689
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income for the year
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
99,119
|
|
|
|
1,181,342
|
|
|
|
1,280,461
|
|
|
|
1,066,318
|
|
|
|
2,346,779
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contributions by and distributions to owners of the Company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends - non-controlling interests
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(30,065
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(30,065
|
)
|
|
|
(18,193
|
)
|
|
|
(48,258
|
)
|
Share based compensation
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
6,728
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
6,728
|
|
|
|
4,072
|
|
|
|
10,800
|
|
Acquisition of treasury shares
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(109,392
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(109,392
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(109,392
|
)
|
Dividends
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(140,998
|
)
|
|
|
(140,998
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(140,998
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total contributions by and distributions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
to owners of the Company
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(132,729
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(140,998
|
)
|
|
|
(273,727
|
)
|
|
|
(14,121
|
)
|
|
|
(287,848
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Owners of the Company transactions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of a new business by
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raízen Combustíveis
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
9,036
|
|
|
|
9,036
|
|
Corporate reorganization - Rumo Group
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,993
|
)
|
|
|
(1,993
|
)
|
|
|
77,864
|
|
|
|
75,871
|
|
Other
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
700
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
11,000
|
|
|
|
11,700
|
|
|
|
(2,612
|
)
|
|
|
9,088
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total transactions with
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
owners of the Company
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
700
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
9,007
|
|
|
|
9,707
|
|
|
|
84,288
|
|
|
|
93,995
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2012
|
|
|
5,328
|
|
|
|
3,811,808
|
|
|
|
(176,500
|
)
|
|
|
1,936,687
|
|
|
|
5,577,323
|
|
|
|
3,904,300
|
|
|
|
9,481,623
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cosan Limited
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Statement of changes in equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the year ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, except earnings per share)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital reserve
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
attributable
|
|
|
Non-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share
|
|
|
paid in
|
|
|
comprehensive
|
|
|
Retained
|
|
|
to owners of
|
|
|
controlling
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
capital
|
|
|
capital
|
|
|
income
|
|
|
earnings
|
|
|
the Company
|
|
|
interests
|
|
|
equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2012
|
|
|
5,328
|
|
|
|
3,811,808
|
|
|
|
(176,500
|
)
|
|
|
1,936,687
|
|
|
|
5,577,323
|
|
|
|
3,904,300
|
|
|
|
9,481,623
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
431,429
|
|
|
|
431,429
|
|
|
|
526,270
|
|
|
|
957,699
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation differences
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(3,381
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(3,381
|
)
|
|
|
5,964
|
|
|
|
2,583
|
|
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedge
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
22,239
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
22,239
|
|
|
|
13,456
|
|
|
|
35,695
|
|
Revaluation of investment property reclassified
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
118,832
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
118,832
|
|
|
|
71,903
|
|
|
|
190,735
|
|
from property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Defined benefit plan actuarial losses
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(21,486
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(21,486
|
)
|
|
|
(13,001
|
)
|
|
|
(34,487
|
)
|
Changes in value of available for sale
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
financial assets from securities
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,388
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,388
|
|
|
|
5,744
|
|
|
|
7,132
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income for the year
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
117,592
|
|
|
|
431,429
|
|
|
|
549,021
|
|
|
|
610,335
|
|
|
|
1,159,356
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contributions by and distributions to owners of the Company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share options exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
10,444
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
10,444
|
|
|
|
6,320
|
|
|
|
16,764
|
|
Dividends - non-controlling interests
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,295
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,295
|
)
|
|
|
1,144
|
|
|
|
(151
|
)
|
Share based compensation
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
8,284
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
8,284
|
|
|
|
5,012
|
|
|
|
13,296
|
|
Dividends
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(153,657
|
)
|
|
|
(153,657
|
)
|
|
|
(323,515
|
)
|
|
|
(477,172
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total contributions by and distributions to
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
owners of the Company
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
17,433
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(153,657
|
)
|
|
|
(136,224
|
)
|
|
|
(311,040
|
)
|
|
|
(447,264
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Owners of the Company transactions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corporate reorganization - Raízen Group
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
31,693
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
31,693
|
|
|
|
19,173
|
|
|
|
50,866
|
|
Acquisition of treasury shares
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(17,250
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(17,250
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(17,250
|
)
|
Acquisition of non-conrolling interest
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(2,859
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(2,859
|
)
|
|
|
(79,641
|
)
|
|
|
(82,500
|
)
|
Acquisition of a new business by Raízen Combustíveis
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
16,430
|
|
|
|
16,430
|
|
Business combination - COMGÁS
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
15,754
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
15,754
|
|
|
|
1,863,331
|
|
|
|
1,879,085
|
|
Business combination - Radar
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
270
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
270
|
|
|
|
1,285,769
|
|
|
|
1,286,039
|
|
Business combination - Logispot non-controlling interest
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(32,872
|
)
|
|
|
(32,872
|
)
|
Capital increase –Sabbá
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,462
|
|
|
|
2,462
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total transactions with owners of the Company
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
27,608
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
27,608
|
|
|
|
3,074,652
|
|
|
|
3,102,260
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2013
|
|
|
5,328
|
|
|
|
3,856,849
|
|
|
|
(58,908
|
)
|
|
|
2,214,459
|
|
|
|
6,017,728
|
|
|
|
7,278,247
|
|
|
|
13,295,975
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cosan Limited
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated statement of cash flows
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the year ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
(Restated)
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit before tax
|
|
|
959,992
|
|
|
|
3,244,456
|
|
|
|
1,182,163
|
|
Adjustments for:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization (Note 5)
|
|
|
1,544,087
|
|
|
|
1,141,064
|
|
|
|
1,359,000
|
|
Biological asset (Note 16)
|
|
|
112,511
|
|
|
|
(60,093
|
)
|
|
|
(381,894
|
)
|
Equity pick-up (Note 14)
|
|
|
(58,860
|
)
|
|
|
(33,268
|
)
|
|
|
(25,187
|
)
|
Gains on disposals assets
|
|
|
(86,436
|
)
|
|
|
(93,892
|
)
|
|
|
(35,295
|
)
|
Equity-settled share-based payment transactions
|
|
|
13,295
|
|
|
|
10,800
|
|
|
|
2,961
|
|
Change in fair value of investment property (Note 15)
|
|
|
(138,776
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Provision for judicial demands
|
|
|
51,085
|
|
|
|
80,835
|
|
|
|
23,828
|
|
Indexation charges, interest and exchange gains/losses, net
|
|
|
658,910
|
|
|
|
644,163
|
|
|
|
238,482
|
|
Effect of the formation of Joint Ventures
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(2,850,868
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other
|
|
|
43,867
|
|
|
|
(5,786
|
)
|
|
|
4,585
|
|
|
|
|
3,099,675
|
|
|
|
2,077,411
|
|
|
|
2,368,643
|
|
Changes in:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade receivables
|
|
|
(162,364
|
)
|
|
|
(369,820
|
)
|
|
|
164,693
|
|
Restricted cash
|
|
|
1,660
|
|
|
|
79,452
|
|
|
|
(142,972
|
)
|
Cash provided from discontinued operations (Note 31)
|
|
|
116,387
|
|
|
|
21,233
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
(81,309
|
)
|
|
|
(184,225
|
)
|
|
|
84,951
|
|
Recoverable taxes
|
|
|
(20,738
|
)
|
|
|
(6,930
|
)
|
|
|
(50,068
|
)
|
Related parties
|
|
|
(125,484
|
)
|
|
|
(738,014
|
)
|
|
|
(5,536
|
)
|
Advances to suppliers
|
|
|
36,885
|
|
|
|
(103,294
|
)
|
|
|
16,779
|
|
Trade payables
|
|
|
85,518
|
|
|
|
224,033
|
|
|
|
(32,361
|
)
|
Employee benefits
|
|
|
(11,757
|
)
|
|
|
106,675
|
|
|
|
36,224
|
|
Provision for judicial demands
|
|
|
(9,212
|
)
|
|
|
63,125
|
|
|
|
3,031
|
|
Derivative financial instruments
|
|
|
(5,424
|
)
|
|
|
(112,281
|
)
|
|
|
13,347
|
|
Income tax and other tax
|
|
|
(530,092
|
)
|
|
|
742,474
|
|
|
|
(9,798
|
)
|
Other
|
|
|
(50,679
|
)
|
|
|
151,800
|
|
|
|
(119,692
|
)
|
|
|
|
(756,609
|
)
|
|
|
(125,772
|
)
|
|
|
(41,402
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash from operating activities
|
|
|
2,343,066
|
|
|
|
1,951,639
|
|
|
|
2,327,241
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition net of cash acquired
|
|
|
(3,155,391
|
)
|
|
|
(72,930
|
)
|
|
|
(157,345
|
)
|
Cash contributed - formation of Raízen
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(173,116
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Dividends received
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
121,433
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
intangible assets (Notes 17 and 18)
|
|
|
(1,703,619
|
)
|
|
|
(1,624,012
|
)
|
|
|
(2,291,647
|
)
|
Sugar-cane planting and growing costs (Note 16)
|
|
|
(474,392
|
)
|
|
|
(551,974
|
)
|
|
|
(745,572
|
)
|
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operation
|
|
|
196,546
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
intangible and investments, net of cash contributed
|
|
|
333,727
|
|
|
|
182,116
|
|
|
|
48,832
|
|
Net cash used in discontinued operation
|
|
|
(411
|
)
|
|
|
(2,859
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
(4,803,540
|
)
|
|
|
(2,121,342
|
)
|
|
|
(3,145,732
|
)
|
The notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Cosan Limited
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated statement of cash flows
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the year ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
(Restated)
|
|
|
2011
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loans and borrowings raised
|
|
|
6,868,759
|
|
|
|
2,346,396
|
|
|
|
2,719,522
|
|
Payment of principal and interest of loans and borrowings
|
|
|
(3,769,910
|
)
|
|
|
(1,889,362
|
)
|
|
|
(1,971,579
|
)
|
Acquisition of non-controlling interest
|
|
|
(82,500
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Redemption of shares in subsidiary
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(99,784
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Treasury shares
|
|
|
(17,250
|
)
|
|
|
(48,258
|
)
|
|
|
(15,219
|
)
|
Dividends paid
|
|
|
(379,759
|
)
|
|
|
(333,659
|
)
|
|
|
(193,095
|
)
|
Proceeds from exercise of share options
|
|
|
16,764
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Related parties
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
37,072
|
|
Capital increase
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
3,996
|
|
Capital subscribed in jointly controlled entities
|
|
|
659,366
|
|
|
|
560,946
|
|
|
|
400,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash from financing activities
|
|
|
3,295,470
|
|
|
|
536,279
|
|
|
|
980,697
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
834,996
|
|
|
|
366,576
|
|
|
|
162,206
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the fiscal year
|
|
|
1,654,146
|
|
|
|
1,271,780
|
|
|
|
1,110,766
|
|
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held
|
|
|
4,037
|
|
|
|
15,790
|
|
|
|
(1,192
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at the ended of the fiscal year
|
|
|
2,493,179
|
|
|
|
1,654,146
|
|
|
|
1,271,780
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental cash flow information
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid
|
|
|
260,167
|
|
|
|
305,527
|
|
|
|
450,051
|
|
Income taxes paid
|
|
|
341,941
|
|
|
|
179,655
|
|
|
|
38,844
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
Cosan Limited (“Cosan” or “the Company”) was incorporated in Bermuda on April 30, 2007. Its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE – CZZ) and on the São Paulo Stock Exchange (BM&FBovespa – CZLT11). Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello is the ultimate controlling shareholder of the Company. Cosan Limited controls Cosan S.A. Indústria e Comércio and its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities (“Cosan S.A.”) with a 62.30 % interest.
The Cosan group (“the Group”) comprises Cosan, Cosan S.A. and its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities.
Cosan’s, through its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities (“the Group”), primary activities are in the following business segments: (i) Sugar & Ethanol: the production of sugar and ethanol, as well as energy cogeneration produced from sugar cane bagasse, through its joint venture, Raízen Energia S.A. (“Raízen Energia”); (ii) Fuel Distribution through its joint venture, Raízen Combustíveis S.A. (“Raízen Combustíveis”); (iii) Logistics services including transportation, port lifting and storage of sugar, through its subsidiary Rumo Logística Operadora Multimodal S.A. (“Rumo”); (iv) Production and distribution of lubricants under the Mobil licensed trademark in Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay, in addition to the European and Asian market using the Comma brand and corporate activities; (v) Purchase, sale and leasing of agricultural land through its subsidiary, Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A. ("Radar"); and (vi) Piped natural gas distribution to part of the State of São Paulo through its subsidiary Companhia de Gás de São Paulo – COMGÁS (“COMGÁS”).
On November 5, 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of 60.05% of COMGÁS from BG Group for R$ 3.4 billion. Accordingly, COMGÁS has been consolidated into the Company’s financial statements and presented as the “COMGÁS” segment.
On October 24, 2012, the Company signed an Amendment to the Association Agreement and Other Covenants of May 28, 2012, with Camil Alimentos SA ("Camil") whereby it agreed the sale of all of the shares issued by its subsidiary, Docelar Alimentos e Bebidas S.A., to Camil, for a total price of R$ 293,770. Of this total, R$ 88,770 will be received in cash and the remaining R$ 205,000 will be receivable in four installments. Docelar (Cosan Alimentos segment) is no longer presented as part of the Company's continuing operations.
On June 1 2011, the Company completed, jointly with Royal Dutch Shell ("Shell"), the formation of two entities under joint control ("joint ventures" or “JVs”): (i) Raizen Combustíveis, in the fuel distribution segment, and (ii) Raizen Energia, in the segment of production and sale of sugar, ethanol and energy cogeneration. Cosan S.A. and Shell share control of the two entities, with each company holding 50% of the economic and voting interest.
Cosan recorded its investments in the joint ventures through proportionate consolidation. Upon the formation of the joint venture’s Cosan contributed its sugar, ethanol, cogeneration and fuel distribution business. Shell contributed its fuel distribution business in Brazil interests in two entities engaged in research and development of second generation ethanol (Iogen Co. and Codexis, Inc.), the license to use the Shell brand amounting to R$ 533 million and a cash contribution of approximately R$ 1.8 billion to be disbursed over a period of two years. The accounting effects arising from the formation of the JVs are presented in Note 26. Accordingly, the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations for periods subsequent to
the joint venture formation are not necessarily comparable to pre-formation amounts.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
|
2.1.
|
Statement of compliance
|
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
These consolidated financial statements were authorised for issue by the Management on June 05, 2013.
|
2.2.
|
Basis of measurement
|
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the following material items in the statement of financial position:
|
·
|
Derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value;
|
|
·
|
Non-derivative financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value;
|
|
·
|
Available-for-sale financial assets are measured at fair value;
|
|
·
|
Biological assets are measured at fair value less costs to sell;
|
|
·
|
Investment property is measured at fair value; and
|
|
·
|
The net defined benefit liabilities is recognized as plan assets, plus unrecognized past service cost, less the present value of the defined benefit obligation and is limited as explained in Note 33.
|
|
2.3.
|
Functional and presentation currency
|
Items included in the consolidated financial statements of each of the group’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (‘the functional currency’). The financial statements are presented in Brazilian Real (R$). However, the functional currency of Cosan Limited is the U. S. Dollar (US$).
|
2.4.
|
Use of estimates and judgements
|
The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses at the end of the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
Information about critical judgements in applying accounting policies that have the most
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
significant effect on the amounts recognized in the financial statements is included in the following notes:
|
·
|
Note 13 – Business combination
|
When the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of another entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities, it is accounted for as a subsidiary and consolidated into the financial statements. We consider we have control over subsidiary Radar, without owning a majority of the common shares, as Cosan's rights under the Shareholders’ Agreement provides Cosan the ability to direct all relevant activities of Radar and have a majority say in the key financial and operating decisions of Radar.
In addition, the vast majority of the rights of the non-controlling shareholders were considered protective in nature. Cosan is also able to appoint a majority of the members of the Board of Directors and has outstanding warrants against the non-controlling shareholders which are currently exercisable and enable Cosan the ability to purchase an additional 20% participation in Radar (Note 13).
|
·
|
Note 16 – Biological assets
|
Biological assets are measured at fair value at each reporting date and the effects of changes in fair value between the periods are allocated directly to cost of sales.
|
·
|
Notes 17 and 18 – Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
|
The calculation of depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and P, P&E includes the estimation of the useful lives. Also, the determination of the acquisition date fair value of intangible assets and P, P&E acquired in business combinations or rising from the formation of a Joint Venture is a significant estimate.
The Company annually performs a review of impairment indicators for intangible assets and P, P&E. Also, an impairment test is undertaken for intangible assets with undefined useful lives and goodwill. An impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. The key assumptions used to determine the recoverable amount for the different cash generating units for which goodwill is allocated (Note 18).
|
·
|
Note 21 – Deferred income taxes and social contribution
|
Deferred tax assets are recognized for all unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the losses can be utilized. Significant judgment is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognized, based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
|
·
|
Other non-current asset
|
In relation to a lawsuit filed against the Federal Government, claiming indemnification due to the control of prices, the Company has recorded an asset. We consider the receipt of these amounts as virtually certain, as the Federal Government cannot appeal against the judgment (Note 22).
Information about assumptions and estimation uncertainties that have a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment within the next financial year are included in the following notes:
|
·
|
Note 32 – Fair value of derivatives and other financial instruments
|
When the fair value of financial assets and liabilities recorded in the statement of financial position cannot be derived from active markets, their fair value is determined using valuation techniques including the discounted cash flow model. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets where possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgment is required in establishing fair values. The judgments include considerations of inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in assumptions about these factors could affect the reported fair value of financial instruments.
|
·
|
Note 33 – Pension and other post-employment benefits plans
|
The cost of defined benefit pension plans and other post-employment and the present value of the pension obligation is determined using actuarial valuations. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions which may differ from actual results in the future. These include the determination of the discount rate, future salary increases, mortality rates and future pension increases. A defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date.
|
·
|
Note 34 – Share based payments
|
Cosan S.A. measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The estimation of fair value for share-based payment transactions requires determining the most appropriate valuation model, which is dependent on the terms and conditions of the grant. This estimate also requires determining the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model including the assumption of the expected life of the stock option, volatility and dividend yield. The assumptions and models used for estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions are disclosed in Note 34.
|
·
|
Note 22 – Provisions for judicial demands
|
Contingent consideration, resulting from business combinations, and provision for judicial demands are valued at fair value at the acquisition date.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
3.
|
Significant accounting policies
|
The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in
these consolidated financial statements, and have been applied consistently by Group entities.
|
3.1.
|
Basis of consolidation
|
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Company, its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities. The subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities are listed below:
|
Percentage
|
|
2013
|
|
2012
|
Direct interest subsidiary
|
|
|
|
Cosan S.A. Indústria e Comércio
|
62.30
|
|
62.30
|
|
|
|
|
Interest of Cosan S.A. Indústria e Comércio in its
|
|
|
|
subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities
|
|
|
|
Subsidiaries
|
|
|
|
Administração de Participações Aguassanta Ltda.
|
65.00
|
|
91.50
|
Bioinvestments Negócios e Participações S.A.
|
65.00
|
|
91.50
|
Vale da Ponte Alta S.A.
|
65.00
|
|
91.50
|
Águas da Ponte Alta S.A.
|
65.00
|
|
91.50
|
Proud Participações S.A.
|
65.00
|
|
100.00
|
Radar II Propriedades Agrícolas S.A.
(6)
|
65.00
|
|
-
|
Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A.
(6)
|
29.50
|
|
-
|
Nova Agrícola Ponte Alta S.A.
(6)
|
29.50
|
|
-
|
Terras da Ponte Alta S.A.
(6)
|
29.50
|
|
-
|
Nova Santa Barbara Agrícola S.A.
(6)
|
29.50
|
|
-
|
Nova Amaralina S.A. Propriedades Agrícolas
(6)
|
29.50
|
|
-
|
Cosan US, Inc.
|
100.00
|
|
-
|
Cosan Biomassa S.A.
|
100.00
|
|
-
|
Cosan Lubes Investments Limited
|
100.00
|
|
-
|
Comma Oil Chemicals
|
100.00
|
|
-
|
Companhia de Gás de São Paulo - COMGÁS
|
60.05
|
|
-
|
Cosan Overseas Limited
|
100.00
|
|
100.00
|
Pasadena Empreendimentos e Participações S.A.
|
100.00
|
|
100.00
|
Cosan Cayman Finance Limited
|
100.00
|
|
100.00
|
Cosan Cayman II Limited
|
100.00
|
|
100.00
|
Cosan Lubrificantes e Especialidades S.A.
|
100.00
|
|
100.00
|
CCL Cayman Finance Limited
|
100.00
|
|
100.00
|
Cosan Luxembourg S.A.
|
100.00
|
|
-
|
Copsapar Participações S.A.
(7)
|
-
|
|
90.00
|
Novo Rumo Logística S.A.
|
100.00
|
|
92.90
|
Cosan Infraestrutura S.A.
|
100.00
|
|
-
|
Handson Participações S.A.
(8)
|
-
|
|
100.00
|
Docelar Alimentos e Bebidas S.A.
(8)
|
-
|
|
99.90
|
Rumo Logística Operadora Multimodal S.A. (former
|
|
|
|
Cosan Operadora Portuária S.A.)
|
75.00
|
|
69.67
|
Logispot Armazéns Gerais S.A.
(5)
|
51.00
|
|
51.00
|
Stallion S.A.
|
100.00
|
|
100.00
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
|
Percentage
|
|
2013
|
|
2012
|
Jointly-Controlled entities
|
|
|
|
Raízen S.A.
(1)
|
50.00
|
|
50.00
|
Raízen Energia Participações S.A.
(1) (2) (3)
|
-
|
|
50.00
|
Raízen Energia S.A.
(1) (2)
|
50.00
|
|
-
|
Raízen Combustíveis S.A.
(1) (2)
|
50.00
|
|
50.00
|
IPUTI Empreendimentos e Participações S.A.
(1) (4)
|
-
|
|
50.00
|
|
(1)
|
Company jointly-controlled with Shell;
|
|
(2)
|
Represents voting and economic interest. Cosan S.A. holds 50% plus one of the common stock of Raízen Energia, and 50% minus one common stock of Raízen Combustíveis;
|
|
(3)
|
Incorporated in Raizen Energia SA on November 30, 2012;
|
|
(4)
|
Disposed of through sale on June 1, 2012;
|
|
(5)
|
The Company has control over this subsidiary through an interest of 51% held by Rumo;
|
|
(6)
|
See details related to the gain of control in Note 13;
|
|
(7)
|
Incorporated into Novo Rumo on March 26, 2013;
|
|
(8)
|
See details in Note 31.
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|
(a)
|
Business combinations
|
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method as at the acquisition date – i.e. when control is transferred to the Company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. In assessing control, the Company takes into consideration potential voting rights that are currently exercisablet.
The Company measures goodwill at the acquisition date as:
|
·
|
The fair value of the consideration transferred; plus
|
|
·
|
The recognized amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree; plus
|
|
·
|
If the business combination is achieved in stages, the fair value of the pre-existing equity interest in the acquiree; less
|
|
·
|
The net recognized amount (generally fair value) of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
|
When the excess is negative, a bargain purchase gain is recognized immediately in profit or loss.
The consideration transferred does not include amounts related to the settlement of pre-existing relationships. Such amounts are generally recognized in profit or loss.
Transactions costs, other than those associated with the issue of debt or equity securities, that the Company incurs in connection with a business combination are expensed as incurred.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
Any contingent consideration payable is measured at fair value at the acquisition date. If the contingent consideration is classified as equity, then it is not remeasured and settlement is accounted for within equity. Otherwise, subsequent changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are recognized in profit or loss.
|
(b)
|
Non-controlling interests
|
For each business combination, the Company elects to measure any non-controlling interests in the acquiree either:
|
·
|
At their proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets, which are generally at fair value.
|
Changes in the Company’s interest in a subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are accounted for as transactions with owners in their capacity as owners. Adjustments to noncontrolling interests are based on a proportionate amount of the net assets of the subsidiary. No adjustments are made to goodwill and no gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss.
Subsidiaries are all entities (including special purpose entities) over which the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one half of the voting rights, direct or indirectly. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Company controls another entity. The Company also assesses existence of control where it does not have more than 50% of the voting power but is able to govern the financial and operating policies by virtue of
de-facto
control.
De-facto
control may arise in circumstances where the size of the Company’s voting rights relative to the size and dispersion of holdings of other shareholders give the Company the power to govern the financial and operating policies, etc.
Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date of acquisition of control, and continue to be consolidated until the date that control ceases to exist.
The Company applies the acquisition method to account for business combinations. The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary is the fair values of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred to the former owners of the acquiree and the equity interests issued by the Company. The consideration transferred includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. The Company recognizes any non-controlling interest in the acquire on an acquisition-by-acquisition basis, either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the recognized amounts of acquiree’s identifiable net assets.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.
If the business combination is achieved in stages, the acquisition date carrying value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree is re-measured to fair value at the acquisition date; any gains or losses arising from such re-measurement are recognized in profit or loss.
Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the Company is recognized at fair value at the acquisition date. Subsequent changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration that is deemed to be an asset or liability is recognised in accordance with IAS 39 either in profit or loss or as a change to other comprehensive income. Contingent consideration that is classified as equity is not re-measured, and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity.
Goodwill is initially measured as the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the fair value of non-controlling interest over the net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If this consideration is lower than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised in profit or loss.
All balances held between subsidiaries, income and expenses and unrealized gains and losses derived from intercompany transactions are eliminated. The financial statement of subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as that of the parent company, using consistent accounting policies.
|
(d)
|
Investments in associates (equity-accounted investees)
|
Associates are those entities in which the Company has significant influence, but not control or joint control, over the financial and operating policies. Significant influence is presumed to exist when the Company holds between 20 percent and 50 percent of the voting power of another entity.
Investments in associates are accounted for under the equity method and are recognised initially at cost. The cost of the investment includes transaction costs.
The financial statements include the Company’s share of the profit or loss and other comprehensive income of equity-accounted investees, after adjustments to align the accounting policies with those of the Company, from the date that significant influence until the date that significant influence.
When the Company’s share of losses exceeds its interest in an equity-accounted investee, the carrying amount of the investment, including any long-term interests that form part thereof, is reduced to zero, and the recognition of further losses is discontinued except to the extent that the Company has an obligation or has made payments on behalf of the investee.
|
(e)
|
Investments in jointly controlled entities (proportionally consolidated)
|
The Company has interests in joint ventures, which are a jointly controlled
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
entities, whereby the ventures have a contractual arrangement that establishes joint control over the voting and economic activities of the entity. The contractual arrangements require unanimous agreement for financial and operating decisions among the venturers. The Company recognizes its interest in the joint ventures using the proportionate consolidation method. The Company combines its proportionate share of each of the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of the joint ventures with similar items, line by line, in its consolidated financial statements. The financial statements of the joint ventures are prepared for the same reporting period as the Company.
Adjustments are made in the Company’s consolidated financial statements to eliminate the Company’s share of intercompany balances, transactions and unrealized gains and losses on such transactions between the Company and its joint ventures. Losses on transactions are recognized immediately if the loss provides evidence of a reduction in the net realisable value of current assets or an impairment loss. The joint venture is proportionately consolidated until the date on which the Company ceases to have joint control over the joint venture.
As discussed in Note 4, effective for the Company’s fiscal year commencing on April 1, 2013, the IFRS accounting for these proportionately consolidated entities will change and the Company will then be required to account for them using the equity method of accounting and apply these changes retrospectively.
|
(f)
|
Transactions eliminated on consolidation
|
Intra-group balances and transactions, and any unrealised income and expenses arising from intra-group transactions, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements.
Unrealised gains arising from transactions with equity accounted investees are eliminated against the investment to the extent of the Company’s interest in the investee. Unrealised losses are similarly eliminated, but only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment.
|
(a)
|
Foreign currency transactions
|
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the respective functional currencies of Group entities at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the reporting date are retranslated to the functional currency at the exchange rate at that date. The foreign currency gain or loss on monetary items is the difference between amortised cost in the functional currency at the beginning of the year, adjusted for effective interest and payments during the year, and the amortised cost in foreign currency translated at the exchange rate at the end of the year.
Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value in a foreign currency are retranslated to the functional currency at the exchange rate at the
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
date that the fair value was determined. Non-monetary items that are measured based on historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.
Foreign currency differences arising on retranslation are generally recognized in profit or loss. However, foreign currency differences arising from the retranslation of the following items are recognized in other comprehensive income:
|
·
|
Available-for-sale equity investments (except on impairment in which case foreign currency differences that have been recognized in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss);
|
|
·
|
A financial liability designated as a hedge of the net investment in a foreign operation to the extent that the hedge is effective; or
|
|
·
|
Qualifying cash flow hedges to the extent the hedge is effective.
|
These consolidated financial statements are presented in Brazilian Reais. It was translated from the Company functional currency to Brazilian Reais using the following criteria:
|
(i)
|
Assets and liabilities using the exchange rate of the closing period;
|
|
(ii)
|
Statement of income, comprehensive income and statement of cash flows using the monthly average exchange rate; and
|
|
(iii)
|
Shareholders' equity using the historical exchange rate.
|
Exchange rate differences from the translation are recognized in the specific shareholders' equity account called "Cumulative translation adjustment".
The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on acquisition, are translated to Real at exchange rates at the reporting date. The income and expenses of foreign operations are translated to Real at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.
Foreign currency differences are recognized in other comprehensive income, and presented in the foreign currency translation reserve (translation reserve) in equity. However, if the foreign operation is a non-wholly owned subsidiary, then the relevant proportion of the translation difference is allocated to non-controlling interests. When a foreign operation is disposed of such that control, significant influence or joint control is lost, the cumulative amount in the translation reserve related to that foreign operation is reclassified to profit or loss as part of the gain or loss on disposal. When the Company disposes of only part of its interest in a subsidiary that includes a foreign operation while retaining control, the relevant proportion of the cumulative amount is reattributed to non-controlling interests. When the Company disposes of only part of its investment in an associate or joint venture that includes a foreign operation while retaining significant influence or joint control, the relevant proportion of the cumulative amount is reclassified to profit or loss.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
When the settlement of a monetary item receivable from or payable to a foreign operation is neither planned nor likely in the foreseeable future, foreign currency gains and losses arising from such item are considered to form part of the net investment in the foreign operation and are recognized in other comprehensive income, and presented in the translation reserve in equity.
|
(c)
|
Translation of subsidiaries and associates’ financial statements
|
The consolidated financial statements of each subsidiary included in the consolidation and equity method investments are prepared based on the functional currency of each Company. For subsidiaries whose functional currency is a currency other than the Brazilian Reais, asset and liability accounts are translated into the Company’s reporting currency using exchange rates in effect at the date of the statement of financial position, and income and expense items are translated using period average exchange rates. The resulting translation adjustments are reported in a separate component of shareholders’ equity, as cumulative translation adjustment.
The exchange rate of the Brazilian Real (R$) to the U.S. Dollar (US$) was R$ 2.0138 = US$ 1.00 at March 31, 2013, R$ 1.8221 = US$ 1.00 at March 31, 2012 and R$ 1.6287 = US$ 1.00 at March 31, 2011.
|
3.3.
|
Financial instruments
|
|
(a)
|
Non-derivative financial assets
|
The Company initially recognizes loans and receivables on the date that they are originated. All other financial assets (including assets designated as at fair value through profit or loss) are recognized initially on the trade date, which is the date that the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
The Company derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows in a transaction in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are transferred. Any interest in such transferred financial assets that is created or retained by the Company is recognized as a separate asset or liability.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount presented in the statement of financial position when, and only when, the Company has a legal right to offset the amounts and intends either to settle them on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
The Company classifies non-derivative financial assets into the following categories: financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, held-to-maturity financial assets, loans and receivables and available-for-sale financial assets.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
|
(i)
|
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
|
A financial asset is classified as at fair value through profit or loss if it is classified as held-for-trading or is designated as such on initial recognition. Financial assets are designated as at fair value through profit or loss if the Company manages such investments and makes purchase and sale decisions based on their fair value in accordance with the Company’s documented risk management or investment strategy. Attributable transaction costs are recognized in profit or loss as incurred. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value and changes therein, which takes into account any dividend income, are recognized in profit or loss.
Financial assets classified as held-for-trading comprise short-term sovereign debt securities actively managed by the Company’s treasury department to address short-term liquidity needs.
Financial assets designated as at fair value through profit or loss comprise equity securities that otherwise would have been classified as available-for-sale.
|
(ii)
|
Held-to-maturity financial assets
|
Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities are classified as held-to maturity when the Company has the positive intention and ability to hold them to maturity. Interest, monetary, exchange rate, less impairment losses, if any, are recognized in income when incurred in the line of financial income/expense.
Held-to-maturity financial assets comprise debentures. Subsequent to initial recognition, held-to-maturity financial assets are measured at amortised cost.
|
(iii)
|
Loans and receivables
|
Loans and receivables are financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Such assets are recognized initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses.
Loans and receivables comprise cash and cash equivalents, and trade and other receivables.
|
(iv)
|
Available-for-sale financial assets
|
Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are designated as available-for-sale or are not classified in any of the above categories of financial assets. Available-for-sale financial assets are recognized initially at fair value plus any directly attributable
transaction costs.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
Subsequent to initial recognition, they are measured at fair value and changes therein, other than impairment losses and foreign currency differences on available-for-sale debt instruments, are recognized in other comprehensive income and presented in the fair value reserve in equity. When an investment is derecognized, the gain or loss accumulated in equity is reclassified to profit or loss.
Available-for-sale financial assets comprise equity securities and debt securities.
|
(b)
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
Cash and cash equivalents and securities comprise cash balances and call deposits with maturities of three months or less from the acquisition date that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in their fair value, and are used by the Company in the management of its short-term commitments.
|
(c)
|
Non-derivative financial liabilities
|
The Company initially recognizes debt securities issued and subordinated liabilities on the date that they are originated. All other financial liabilities are recognized initially on the trade date, which is the date that the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
The Company derecognizes a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged, cancelled or expire.
The Company classifies non-derivative financial liabilities into the other financial liabilities category. Such financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value less any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, these financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Other financial liabilities comprise loans and borrowings, debt securities issued (including certain preference shares), bank overdrafts, and trade and other payables.
Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Company’s cash management are included as a component of cash and cash equivalents for the statement of cash flows.
Interest paid are disclosed as financing activities in the statements of cash flows.
|
(d)
|
Derivative financial instruments, including hedge accounting
|
The Company holds derivative financial instruments to hedge its foreign currency and interest rate risk exposures. Embedded derivatives are separated from the host contract and accounted for separately if:
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
|
·
|
The economic characteristics and risks of the host contract and the embedded derivative are not closely related;
|
|
·
|
A separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded derivative would meet the definition of a derivative; and
|
|
·
|
The combined instrument is not measured at fair value through profit or loss.
|
On initial designation of the derivative as a hedging instrument, the Company formally documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and hedged item, including the risk management objectives and strategy in undertaking the hedge transaction and the hedged risk, together with the methods that will be used to assess the effectiveness of the hedging relationship. The Company makes an assessment, both at the inception of the hedge relationship as well as on an ongoing basis, of whether the hedging instruments are expected to be highly effective in offsetting the changes in the fair value or cash flows of the respective hedged items attributable to the hedged risk, and whether the actual results of each hedge are within a range of 80 – 125 percent. For a cash flow hedge of a forecast transaction, the transaction should be highly probable to occur and should present an exposure to variations in cash flows that ultimately could affect reported profit or loss.
Derivatives are recognized initially at fair value; any attributable transaction costs are recognized in profit or loss as incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, derivatives are measured at fair value, and changes therein are accounted for as described below.
When a derivative is designated as the hedging instrument in a hedge of the variability in cash flows attributable to a particular risk associated with a recognized asset or liability or a highly probable forecast transaction that could affect profit or loss, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized in other comprehensive income and presented in the hedging reserve in equity. Any ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized immediately in profit or loss.
When the hedged item is a non-financial asset, the amount accumulated in equity is retained in other comprehensive income and reclassified to profit or loss in the same period or periods during which the non-financial item affects profit or loss. In other cases as well, the amount accumulated in equity is reclassified to profit or loss in the same period that the hedged item affects profit or loss. If the hedging instrument no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or the designation is revoked, then hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively. If the forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, then the balance in equity is reclassified to profit or loss.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
|
(ii)
|
Separable embedded derivatives
|
Changes in the fair value of separated embedded derivatives are recognized immediately in profit or loss.
|
(iii)
|
Other non-trading derivatives
|
When a derivative financial instrument is not designated in a hedge relationship that qualifies for hedge accounting, all changes in its fair value are recognized immediately in profit or loss.
Inventories are recorded at average cost of acquisition or production, not to exceed the net realizable value.
Provisions for slow-moving or obsolete inventories are recorded when deemed necessary by management. The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises raw materials, direct labor, other direct costs and related production overheads (based on normal operating capacity). It excludes borrowing costs.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less applicable variable selling expenses.
|
3.5.
|
Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations
|
Non-current assets or groups of assets classified as held for sale, for which there is the expectation of realization primarily through sale rather than continuing use, are classified as assets held for sale. Immediately before being classified as assets held for sale, the assets, or group of assets classified as held for sale are measured in accordance with accounting policies. Thereafter, the assets, or group of assets classified as held for sale are generally measured at the lower of carrying value and fair value less costs to sell. Any loss on the value in a group of assets classified as held for sale are initially allocated to goodwill and then to remaining assets and liabilities on a pro rata basis except that no loss shall be allocated to inventories, financial assets, deferred tax assets to employee benefits, investment property and biological assets, which continue to be measured in accordance with the Company’s accounting policies. Losses for impairment determined on initial classification as held for sale and subsequent gains and losses are recognized in income. Gains are not recognized in excess of any cumulative loss impairment previously recognized.
Biological assets refer to the sugarcane plantations.
The sugarcane plantation is measured at fair value, excluding the land upon which it is planted, in accordance with the discounted cash flow method.
The harvest of the Company begins generally in April each year and ends in the months of November and December.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
For sugarcane, the Company uses projected future cash flows in accordance with the projected productivity cycle for each harvest, taking into consideration the estimated useful life of each plantation, the recoverable total sugar prices, estimated productivities and the related estimated costs of production, harvest, loading and transportation for each planted hectare.
Changes in fair values between the periods are allocated to cost of sales.
The land of rural properties purchased by the Company is stated at fair value, with changes in value recognized in the statement of income.
Sale of farms are not recognized in profit or loss until (i) the sale is concluded, (ii) the Company determines that buyer’s payment is probable; (iii) the revenue can be reliably measured, and (iv) the Company has transferred the ownership risks to the buyer, without any involvement. The income from sale of farm is reported in the statement of income as “Gain realized from farm sale” by the difference between the sale consideration and the carrying amount of farm sold.
|
3.8.
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
(a)
|
Recognition and measurement
|
Items of property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.
Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of self-constructed assets includes the following:
|
·
|
The cost of materials and direct labor;
|
|
·
|
Any other costs directly attributable to bringing the assets to a working condition for their intended use;
|
|
·
|
When the Company has an obligation to remove the asset or restore the site, an estimate of the costs of dismantling and removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located; and
|
|
·
|
Capitalised borrowing costs.
|
Cost also includes transfers from equity of any gain or loss on qualifying cash flow hedges of foreign currency purchases of property, plant and equipment. Purchased software that is integral to the functionality of the related equipment is capitalised as part of that equipment.
When parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components) of property, plant and equipment.
Any gain or loss on disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment (calculated as the difference between the net proceeds from disposal and the carrying amount of the item) is recognized in profit or loss.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
|
(b)
|
Reclassification to investment property
|
When the use of a property changes from owner-occupied to investment property, the property is remeasured to fair value and reclassified as investment property. Any gain or loss arising on this remeasurement is recognized in equity.
Subsequent expenditure is capitalised only when it is probable that the future economic benefits associated with the expenditure will flow to the Company. Ongoing repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
Items of property, plant and equipment are depreciated from the date they are available for use or, in respect of self-constructed assets, from the date that the asset is completed and ready for use.
Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost of items of property, plant and equipment less their estimated residual values using the straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Depreciation is generally recognized in profit or loss, unless the amount is included in the carrying amount of another asset. Leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives unless it is reasonably certain that the Company will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term. Land is not depreciated.
Depreciation is calculated on a straight line method based on useful life of each asset, following the annual depreciation rates shown below:
Buildings and Improvements
|
4%
|
Machinery, Equipment and Facilities
|
3% to 10%
|
Airplanes, vessels and vehicles
|
10% to 20%
|
Rail Cars
|
2.9%
|
Locomotives
|
3.3%
|
Furniture and Fixtures
|
10%
|
Computer Equipment
|
20%
|
The Company carries out the planned major maintenance and inspection activities at its plants on an annual basis in order to inspect and replace components. This occurs between January and March. The principal costs include maintenance costs for labor, material, third party services and overhead cost incurred during the inter harvest period and depreciated during the harvest period.
The estimated cost of a component of a piece of equipment that must be replaced each year is recorded as a component of cost of the equipment and depreciated over the following season. Costs of normal periodic maintenance are recorded as expenses when incurred since the components will not improve the production capacity or introduce improvements to equipment.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted if appropriate.
|
3.9.
|
Intangible assets and goodwill
|
Goodwill that arises on the acquisition of subsidiaries is presented with intangible assets.
|
(i)
|
Subsequent measurement
|
Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses. In respect of equity accounted investees, the carrying amount of goodwill is included in the carrying amount of the investment, and any impairment loss is allocated to the carrying amount of the equity accounted investee as a whole.
|
(b)
|
Research and development
|
Expenditure on research activities, undertaken with the prospect of gaining new scientific or technical knowledge and understanding, is recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
Development activities involve a plan or design for the production of new or substantially improved products and processes. Development expenditure is capitalised only if development costs can be measured reliably, the product or process is technically and commercially feasible, future economic benefits are probable, and the Company intends to and has sufficient resources to complete development and to use or sell the asset. The expenditure capitalised includes the cost of materials, direct labor, overhead costs that are directly attributable to preparing the asset for its intended use, and capitalised borrowing costs. Other development expenditure is recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
Capitalised development expenditure is measured at cost less accumulated amortization and any accumulated impairment losses.
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(c)
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Other intangible assets
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Other intangible assets that are acquired by the Company and have finite useful lives are measured at cost less accumulated amortization and any accumulated impairment losses.
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(d)
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Subsequent expenditure
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Subsequent expenditure is capitalised only when it increases the future economic benefits embodied in the specific asset to which it relates. All other expenditure, including expenditure on internally generated goodwill and brands, is recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
Except for goodwill, intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis in profit or loss over their estimated useful lives, from the date that they are available for use.
Amortization methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted if appropriate.
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(f)
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Contracts with customers
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Costs with the implementation of the gas system (includes pipeline, valves, and general equipment) for new clients are recognized as intangible assets and amortized over the contract period.
COMGÁS, a subsidiary of the Company, has an agreement for the public concession of gas distribution service in granted by the Conceding Authority, which, at the end of the concession, will hold a significant portion of the infrastructure, controls what services must be rendered and what prices will be applied. This concession agreement represents the right to charge customers for the supply of gas during the effective period of the agreement. Therefore, the Company recognizes this right as an intangible asset.
Accordingly, the construction of the infrastructure necessary for gas distribution is considered as a service rendered to the Grantor, and the related income is recognized in the statement of income. The financing costs directly related to the construction are also capitalized.
The amortization of intangible assets reflects the pattern expected of the future economic benefits to accrue to the Company, which correspond to the useful lives of the assets comprising the infrastructure in accordance with provisions of the Grantor.
The amortization of intangible assets is discontinued when the related asset is fully used or written-off, or no longer is included in the calculation basis of the tariff for the rendering of the concession services, whichever occurs first.
The concession agreement was signed on May 31, 1999 with an initial term of 30 years. Subject to review the Grantor, COMGÁS has the option to apply for an extension of distribution services for 20 years. Contractual conditions necessary for the extension of the concession contract by the Grantor are under control of the COMGÁS. When the concession is terminated, the assets linked to the rendering of gas distribution services will be returned to the Grantor, and the Company will be entitled to receive an indemnity to be determined based on assessments and evaluations calculated at that time, which might include the book value of the concession assets.
In addition, the concession contract determines that the tariff charged by
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
COMGÁS should be reviewed annually, in May, with the aim to realign its sale price to the cost of the gas and adjust the margin of distribution for inflation.
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(a)
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Non-derivative financial assets
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A financial asset not classified as at fair value through profit or loss, including an interest in an equity-accounted investee, is assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is objective evidence that it is impaired. A financial asset is impaired if there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset, and that loss event(s) had an impact on the estimated future cash flows of that asset that can be estimated reliably.
Objective evidence that financial assets are impaired includes default or delinquency by a debtor, restructuring of an amount due to the Company on terms that the Company would not consider otherwise, indications that a debtor or issuer will enter bankruptcy, adverse changes in the payment status of borrowers or issuers, economic conditions that correlate with defaults or the disappearance of an active market for a security. In addition, for an investment in an equity security, a significant or prolonged decline in its fair value below its cost is objective evidence of impairment. The Company considers a decline of 20 percent to be significant and a period of 9 months to be prolonged.
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(i)
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Financial assets measured at amortised cost
|
The Company considers evidence of impairment for financial assets measured at amortised cost (loans and receivables and held-to-maturity financial assets) at both a specific asset and collective level. All individually significant assets are assessed for specific impairment. Those found not to be specifically impaired are then collectively assessed for any impairment that has been incurred but not yet identified. Assets that are not individually significant are collectively assessed for impairment by grouping together assets with similar risk characteristics.
In assessing collective impairment, the Company uses historical trends of the probability of default, the timing of recoveries and the amount of loss incurred, adjusted for management’s judgement as to whether current economic and credit conditions are such that the actual losses are likely to be greater or lesser than suggested by historical trends.
An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortised cost is calculated as the difference between its carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. Losses are recognized in profit or loss and reflected in an allowance account against loans and receivables or held-to-maturity investment securities. Interest on the impaired asset continues to be recognized. When an event occurring after the impairment was recognized causes the amount of impairment loss to
decrease, the decrease in impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
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(ii)
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Available-for-sale financial assets
|
Impairment losses on available-for-sale financial assets are recognized by reclassifying the losses accumulated in the fair value reserve in equity to profit or loss. The cumulative loss that is reclassified from equity to profit or loss is the difference between the acquisition cost, net of any principal repayment and amortization, and the current fair value, less any impairment loss recognized previously in profit or loss. Changes in cumulative impairment losses attributable to application of the effective interest method are reflected as a component of interest income. If, in a subsequent period, the fair value of an impaired available-for-sale debt security increases and the increase can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized, then the impairment loss is reversed, with the amount of the reversal recognized in profit or loss. However, any subsequent recovery in the fair value of an impaired available-for-sale equity security is recognized in other comprehensive income.
An impairment loss in respect of an equity-accounted investee is measured by comparing the recoverable amount of the investment with its carrying amount in accordance with Note 18. An impairment loss is recognized in profit or loss. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a favourable change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount.
The carrying amounts of the Company’s non-financial assets, other than biological assets, investment property, inventories and deferred tax assets, are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested annually for impairment. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating unit (CGU) exceeds its recoverable amount.
The recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset or CGU. For impairment testing, assets are grouped together into the smallest Company of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or CGUs. Subject to an operating segment ceiling test, CGUs to which goodwill has been allocated are aggregated so that the level at which impairment testing is performed reflects the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored for internal reporting purposes. Goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to Companies of CGUs that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the
combination.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
Impairment losses are recognized in profit or loss. Impairment losses recognized in respect of CGUs are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the CGU (group of CGUs), and then to reduce the carrying amounts of the other assets in the CGU (group of CGUs) on a pro rata basis.
An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. For other assets, an impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been recognized.
A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognized as finance cost.
As consequence of the business combination of Esso assets in Brazil, occurred on December 1, 2008, the Company has the amount of R$ 194,164 recorded as of March 31, 2013 (R$ 222,713 in 2012) related to the contingent consideration arising from this transaction. Contingent consideration is measured at fair value with changes recognized in the income statement.
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(a)
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Short-term employee benefits
|
Short-term employee benefit obligations are measured on an undiscounted basis and are expensed as the related service is provided. A liability is recognized for the amount expected to be paid under short-term cash bonus or profit-sharing plans if the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service provided by the employee, and the obligation can be estimated reliably.
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(b)
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Share-based payment transactions
|
The grant-date fair value of share-based payment awards granted to employees is recognized as an employee expense, with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period that the employees become unconditionally entitled to the awards. The amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect the number of awards for which the related service and non-market performance conditions are expected to be met, such that the amount ultimately recognized as an expense is based on the number of awards that meet the related service and non-market performance conditions at the vesting date. For share-based payment awards with non-vesting conditions, the grant-date fair value of the share-based payment is measured to reflect such conditions and there is no true-up for differences between expected and actual outcomes.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
The fair value of the amount payable to employees in respect of share appreciation rights, which are settled in cash, is recognized as an expense with a corresponding increase in liabilities, over the period that the employees become unconditionally entitled to payment. The liability is remeasured at each reporting date and at settlement date based on the fair value of the share appreciation rights. Any changes in the liability are recognized as employee benefit expenses in profit or loss.
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(c)
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Defined contribution plans
|
A defined contribution plan is a post-employment benefit plan under which an entity pays fixed contributions into a separate entity and has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further amounts. Obligations for contributions to defined contribution plans are recognized as an employee benefit expense in profit or loss in the periods during which related services are rendered by employees. Prepaid contributions are recognized as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in future payments is available. Contributions to a defined contribution plan that are due more than 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the service are discounted to their present value.
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(d)
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Defined benefit plans
|
The Company, through its indirect subsidiaries Cosan Lubrificantes Especialidades S.A. (“CLE”) and Companhia de Gás de São Paulo (“COMGÁS”) is the sponsor of defined benefit pension plans for some of its employees. The cost of providing benefits under the defined benefit plan is determined annually by independent actuaries using the projected unit credit method.
A defined benefit plan is a post-employment benefit plans other than a defined contribution plan. The Company’s net obligation in respect of defined benefit plans is calculated separately for each plan by estimating the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods. That benefit is discounted to determine its present value. Any unrecognized past service costs and the fair value of any plan assets are deducted. The discount rate is the yield at the reporting date of the financial statements for the high quality government bonds, and maturity dates approximating the terms of the Company’s obligations and that are denominated in the currency in which the benefits are expected to be paid.
The Company recognizes all actuarial gains and losses arising from defined benefit plans immediately in other comprehensive income and all expenses related to defined benefit plans in employee benefit expense in profit or loss.
The Company recognizes gains and losses on the curtailment or settlement of a defined benefit plan when the curtailment or settlement occurs. The gain or loss on curtailment or settlement comprises any resulting change in the fair value of plan assets, any change in the present value of the defined benefit obligation, any related actuarial gains and losses and past service cost that had not previously
been recognized.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
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(e)
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Other long-term employee benefits
|
The Company’s net obligation in respect of long-term employee benefits other than pension plans is the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods. That benefit is discounted to determine its present value, and the fair value of any related assets is deducted. The discount rate is the yield at the reporting date of the financial statements for the high credit quality bonds, and maturity dates approximating the terms of the Company’s obligations and that are denominated in the currency in which the benefits are expected to be paid. The calculation is performed using the projected unit credit method. Any actuarial gains and losses are recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they arise.
Revenue from the sale of goods in the course of ordinary activities is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns, trade discounts and volume rebates. Revenue is recognized when significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the customer, recovery of the consideration is probable, the associated costs and possible return of goods can be estimated reliably, there is no continuing management involvement with the goods, and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. If it is probable that discounts will be granted and the amount can be measured reliably, then the discount is recognized as a reduction of revenue as the sales are recognized.
Revenues from services are recognized when the entity transfers to the buyer the significant risks and rewards inherent to the services, when they are probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Company, as well as its value and related costs, can be measured reliably. Services prices are established based on service orders or contracts. Services for which payment is made in advance are recorded as deferred revenue under the other liabilities and recognized as revenue through the provision of effective services.
Revenue from gas distribution services is recognized when its amount can be reliably measured, and is recognized in the statement of income when the volumes are delivered to customers.
Unbilled gas refers to the portion of gas supplied for which metering and billing to customers have not yet occurred. This amount is estimated based on the period between measurement and the last day of the month.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
The actual volume billed may be different than the estimates. The Company believes that, based on previous experiences with similar operations, the unbilled amount will not significantly differ from actual amounts.
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(iii)
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Construction revenue
|
Revenue from construction services is recognized in accordance with the IAS 11 - "Construction Contracts", based on the asset construction progress. Unrecognized contract costs are recognized in the statement of income as costs of services rendered, when incurred.
Assets held by the Company under leases which transfer to the Company substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. On initial recognition, the leased asset is measured at an amount equal to the lower of its fair value and the present value of the minimum lease payments. Subsequent to initial recognition, the asset is accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy applicable to that asset.
Assets held under other leases are classified as operating leases and are not recognized in the Company’s statement of financial position.
Payments made under operating leases are recognized in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Lease incentives received are recognized as an integral part of the total lease expense, over the term of the lease.
Minimum lease payments made under finance leases are apportioned between the finance expense and the reduction of the outstanding liability. The finance expense is allocated to each period during the lease term so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
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(c)
|
Determining whether an arrangement contains a lease
|
At inception of an arrangement, the Company determines whether such an arrangement is or contains a lease. This will be the case if the following two criteria are met:
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·
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The fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets; and
|
|
·
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The arrangement contains a right to use the asset(s).
|
At inception or on reassessment of the arrangement, the Company separates payments and other consideration required by such an arrangement into those for
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
the lease and those for other elements on the basis of their relative fair values. If the Company concludes for a finance lease that it is impracticable to separate the payments reliably, then an asset and a liability are recognized at an amount equal to the fair value of the underlying asset. Subsequently the liability is reduced as payments are made and an imputed finance cost on the liability is recognized using the Company’s incremental borrowing rate.
3.15.
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Finance income and finance expense
|
Finance income comprises interest income on funds invested (including available-for-sale financial assets), dividend income, gains on the disposal of available-for-sale financial assets, fair value gains on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, gains on the remeasurement to fair value of any pre-existing interest in an acquiree in a business combination, gains on hedging instruments that are recognized in profit or loss and reclassifications of net gains previously recognized in other comprehensive income. Interest income is recognized as it accrues in profit or loss, using the effective interest method. Dividend income is recognized in profit or loss on the date that the Company’s right to receive payment is established, which in the case of quoted securities is normally the ex-dividend date.
Finance expense comprise interest expense on borrowings, unwinding of the discount on provisions and deferred consideration, losses on disposal of available-for-sale financial assets, dividends on preference shares classified as liabilities, fair value losses on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and contingent consideration, impairment losses recognized on financial assets (other than trade receivables), losses on hedging instruments that are recognized in profit or loss and reclassifications of net losses previously recognized in other comprehensive income.
Borrowing costs that are not directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset are recognized in profit or loss using the effective interest method.
Foreign currency gains and losses on financial assets and financial liabilities are reported on a net basis as either finance income or finance cost depending on whether foreign currency movements are in a net gain or net loss position.
Income taxes are comprised of income tax and social contribution at a combined rate of 34%. Tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current tax and deferred tax is recognized in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to a business combination, or items recognized directly in equity or in other comprehensive income.
Also, for some subsidiaries income tax and social contribution are calculated based on the application of the presumption of profit percentage of 32% of the operating revenues rate of 15% plus an additional of 10% on taxable revenue excess of R$ 240 for income tax and 9% on taxable revenue for social contribution.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. Current tax payable also includes any tax liability arising from the declaration of dividends.
Deferred tax is recognized in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes and tax loss. Deferred tax is not recognized for:
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·
|
Temporary differences on the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss;
|
|
·
|
Temporary differences related to investments in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities to the extent that the Company is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that they will not reverse in the foreseeable future; and
|
|
·
|
Taxable temporary differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill.
|
The measurement of deferred tax reflects the tax consequences that would follow the manner in which the Company expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities. For investment property that is measured at fair value, the presumption that the carrying amount of the investment property will be recovered through sale has not been rebutted.
Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to temporary differences when they reverse, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and assets, and they relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will be realised simultaneously.
A deferred tax asset is recognized for unused tax losses, tax credits and deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
Net revenue is recognized net of discounts and sales taxes.
In determining the amount of current and deferred tax, the Company takes into account the impact of uncertain tax positions and whether additional taxes and interest may be due. This assessment relies on estimates and assumptions and may involve a series of judgements about future events. New information may become available that causes the Company to change its judgement regarding the adequacy of existing tax liabilities; such changes to tax liabilities will impact tax expense in the period that such a determination is made.
3.17.
|
Reclassification of discontinued operations
|
In accordance with the disclosure in Note 31 and as required by IFRS 5 – Non-current assets held-for-sale and discontinued operations, the Company is amending the presentation of its statements of income for the year ended March 31, 2012.
The main impacts of these changes are as follows:
|
|
Statement of income, for the year ended March 31, 2012
|
|
|
|
As issued
|
|
|
Reclassification
|
|
|
Reclassified
|
|
Gross profit
|
|
|
2,631,872
|
|
|
|
(129,065
|
)
|
|
|
2,502,807
|
|
Operating expenses
|
|
|
1,115,954
|
|
|
|
72,887
|
|
|
|
1,188,841
|
|
Financial results, net (Note 29)
|
|
|
(478,549
|
)
|
|
|
(1,911
|
)
|
|
|
(480,460
|
)
|
Income taxes (Note 21)
|
|
|
(1,110,213
|
)
|
|
|
(6,159
|
)
|
|
|
(1,116,372
|
)
|
Profit from continuing operations
|
|
|
2,192,332
|
|
|
|
(64,248
|
)
|
|
|
2,128,084
|
|
Profit from discontinued operation, net of tax
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
64,248
|
|
|
|
64,248
|
|
Profit for the year
|
|
|
2,192,332
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,192,332
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
|
|
Statement of cash flows, for the year ended March 31, 2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discontinued
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As issued
|
|
|
operations
|
|
|
Reclassification
|
|
|
Reclassified
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year to Profit before tax
|
|
|
2,192,332
|
|
|
|
(69,625
|
)
|
|
|
1,121,749
|
|
|
|
3,244,456
|
|
Adjustments for profit reconciliation
|
|
|
(280,967
|
)
|
|
|
20,923
|
|
|
|
(907,001
|
)
|
|
|
(1,167,045
|
)
|
Changes in assets and liabilities
|
|
|
40,274
|
|
|
|
48,702
|
|
|
|
(214,748
|
)
|
|
|
(125,772
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash from operating activities
|
|
|
1,951,639
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,951,639
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
intangible assets (Notes 17 and 18)
|
|
|
(1,584,543
|
)
|
|
|
2,859
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,581,684
|
)
|
Net cash used in discontinued operation
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(2,859
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(2,859
|
)
|
Other investing activities
|
|
|
(636,583
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(636,583
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
(2,221,126
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(2,221,126
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash from financing activities
|
|
|
636,063
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
636,063
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held
|
|
|
15,790
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
15,790
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
382,366
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
382,366
|
|
Certain comparative amounts in the statement of comprehensive income have been reclassified to conform with the current year’s presentation. In addition, the comparative statement of comprehensive income for the year ended March 31, 2012 has been restated as if an discontinued operation during the current year had been discontinued from the start of the comparative year. The statement of comprehensive income for the year ended March 31, 2011 has not been restated as the discontinued operations did not exist at the time.
4.
|
New standards and interpretations not yet adopted
|
A number of new standards and amendments to standards and interpretations are effective for annual periods beginning after January 1, 2013, and have not been applied in preparing these consolidated financial statements. None of these is expected to have a significant effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Company, except as set out below:
|
·
|
IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments: Classification and Measurement
|
IFRS 9, ‘Financial instruments’, addresses the classification, measurement and recognition of financial assets and financial liabilities. IFRS 9 was issued in November 2009 and October 2010. It replaces the parts of IAS 39 that relate to the classification and measurement of financial instruments. IFRS 9 requires financial assets to be classified into two measurement categories: those measured as at fair value and those measured at amortised cost. The determination is made at initial recognition. The classification depends on the entity’s business model for managing its financial instruments and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the instrument. For financial liabilities, the standard retains most of the IAS 39 requirements. The main change is that, in cases where the fair value option is taken for financial liabilities, the part of a fair value change
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
due to an entity’s own credit risk is recorded in other comprehensive income rather than the income statement, unless this creates an accounting mismatch. The Company is yet to assess IFRS 9’s full impact and intends to adopt IFRS 9 no later than the accounting period beginning on or after January 1, 2015. The Company will also consider the impact of the remaining phases of IFRS 9 when completed by the Board.
|
·
|
IFRS 10 - Consolidated Financial Statements
|
IFRS 10 as issued establishes principles for the presentation and preparation of consolidated financial statements when an entity controls one or more other entities. IFRS 10 replaces the consolidation requirements in SIC-12 - "Consolidation-Special-Purpose Entities" and IAS 27 - "Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements" and is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Early adoption is permitted. Management is still evaluating the impact on its financial position or performance of the adoption of IFRS 10.
|
·
|
IFRS 11 - Joint Arrangements
|
IFRS 11 will significantly change the accounting for the Company's joint arrangements. The new standard eliminates inconsistencies in the reporting of joint arrangements in current practice, by requiring a single method (the equity method of accounting) to account for interests in jointly controlled entities. It eliminates the option to proportionally consolidate these jointly controlled entities. It is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and early adoption is permitted.
With the adoption of IFRS 11, currently expected for the nine-month period to ended on December 31, 2013, the Company's joint ventures (Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis) currently presented via proportionate consolidation, will be presented using the equity method of accounting in accordance with IAS 28R - "Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures".
The total assets of these joint ventures represented approximately 43% of the consolidated totals as at March 31, 2013. The revenue, operating income and cash flow from the operating activities of these joint ventures accounted for approximately 86%, 57% and 69% respectively of the consolidated totals for the period ended March 31, 2013. A change from proportionate consolidation to equity method accounting would have no impact on the total equity or net income derived from these joint ventures, except that when using a proportional consolidation model, net income would be lower in the year of joint venture formation as the transaction costs would be expensed as incurred. When applying the equity method of accounting, those expenses would be considered as part of the cost of investment.
|
·
|
IFRS 12 - Disclosure of Involvement with Other Entities
|
IFRS 12 brings together into a single standard all the disclosure requirements about an entity’s interests in subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates and unconsolidated structured entities. The Company is currently assessing the disclosure requirements for interests in subsidiaries, interests in joint arrangements and associates and unconsolidated structured entities in comparison with the existing disclosures. IFRS 12 requires the disclosure of information about the nature, risks and financial effects of these interests.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
These standards are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 with early adoption permitted.
|
·
|
IFRS 13 - Fair Value Measurement
|
IFRS 13 provides a single source of guidance on how fair value is measured, and replaces the fair value measurement guidance that is currently dispersed throughout IFRS. Subject to limited exceptions, IFRS 13 is applied when fair value measurements or disclosures are required or permitted by other IFRSs. The Company is currently reviewing its methodologies in determining fair values. IFRS 13 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013 with early adoption permitted.
|
·
|
IAS 19 - Employee Benefits
|
IAS 19 (2011) changes the definition of short-term and other long-term employee benefits to clarify the distinction between the two. For defined benefit plans, removal of the accounting policy choice for recognition of actuarial gains and losses is not expected to have any impact on the Company. However, the Company may need to assess the impact of the change in measurement principles of expected return on plan assets. IAS 19 (2011) is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 with early adoption permitted.
|
·
|
IAS 28 - Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures (revised in 2011)
|
As a consequence of the new IFRS 11 and IFRS 12, IAS 28 has been renamed IAS 28 - "Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures", and describes the application of the equity method to investments in joint ventures in addition to associates. The amendment becomes effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.
There are no other pronouncements issued and yet to be adopted that may have a significant impact on the Company's operations and financial position.
The following information regarding segments is based upon the information used by Cosan's senior management to assess the performance of operating segments and to decide on the allocation of resources.
Following the business combinations with Radar and COMGÁS, Cosan has changed the presentation of its business reporting into six segments, as follows:
|
(a)
|
Continuing operations
|
|
·
|
Raízen Energia: production and marketing of a variety of products derived from sugar cane, including raw sugar (VHP), anhydrous and hydrated ethanol, and activities related to energy cogeneration from
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
|
sugarcane bagasse. In addition, this segment holds interests in companies engaged in research and development on new technology;
|
|
·
|
Raízen Combustíveis: distribution and marketing of fuels, mainly through a franchised network of service stations under the brand "Shell" and "Esso" throughout Brazil;
|
|
·
|
Radar: buying, selling and leasing of agricultural land for sugarcane plants and grains;
|
|
·
|
Rumo: logistics services for transport, storage and port lifting, mainly for sugar products;
|
|
·
|
COMGÁS: distribution of piped natural gas in part of the territory of the State of São Paulo (approximately 180 municipalities, including the region called Greater São Paulo) to customers in the industrial, residential, commercial, automotive, thermogeneration and cogeneration sectors;
|
|
·
|
Cosan’s other business: sale and distribution of lubricants and other investments, in addition to the corporate activities of the Company;
|
|
(b)
|
Discontinued operations
|
|
·
|
Cosan Alimentos: sale of food, mainly, of sugar in the retail under the brands "União" and "Da Barra", which was sold on October 24, 2012 (Note 1).
|
The following asset and income statement selected information by segment was prepared on the same basis as the accounting practices used in the preparation of consolidated information:
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
|
|
For the year ended March 31, 2013
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cosan's
|
|
|
Elimination
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raízen
|
|
|
Raízen
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
other
|
|
|
|
50
|
%
|
|
adjustments
|
|
|
continuing
|
|
|
Discontinued
|
|
|
|
Energia
|
|
|
Combustíveis
|
|
|
Radar
(ii)
|
|
|
Rumo
|
|
|
COMGÁS
(iii)
|
|
|
business
|
|
|
Raízen
|
|
|
and eliminations
|
|
|
operations
|
|
|
operation
|
|
Statement of financial position
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current other assets
|
|
|
1,943,842
|
|
|
|
3,495,026
|
|
|
|
34,025
|
|
|
|
128,599
|
|
|
|
1,018,046
|
|
|
|
920,486
|
|
|
|
(2,719,434
|
)
|
|
|
(865,831
|
)
|
|
|
3,954,759
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Investment property
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,473,438
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,473,438
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
9,896,478
|
|
|
|
2,634,126
|
|
|
|
11,852
|
|
|
|
952,915
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
213,530
|
|
|
|
(6,265,302
|
)
|
|
|
(8,496
|
)
|
|
|
7,435,103
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Intangible assets
|
|
|
3,050,310
|
|
|
|
4,043,570
|
|
|
|
99
|
|
|
|
677,860
|
|
|
|
8,071,839
|
|
|
|
865,099
|
|
|
|
(3,546,939
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
13,161,838
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Non-current other assets
|
|
|
3,606,674
|
|
|
|
1,269,342
|
|
|
|
9,252
|
|
|
|
28,518
|
|
|
|
184,269
|
|
|
|
8,307,728
|
|
|
|
(2,438,008
|
)
|
|
|
(6,795,638
|
)
|
|
|
4,172,137
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Loans and borrowings, net of cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
and cash equivalents
|
|
|
(4,129,476
|
)
|
|
|
(593,756
|
)
|
|
|
69,028
|
|
|
|
(192,901
|
)
|
|
|
(2,383,095
|
)
|
|
|
(4,351,108
|
)
|
|
|
2,361,616
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(9,219,692
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Current other liabilities
|
|
|
(2,005,582
|
)
|
|
|
(1,528,954
|
)
|
|
|
(40,630
|
)
|
|
|
(195,406
|
)
|
|
|
(817,637
|
)
|
|
|
(524,314
|
)
|
|
|
1,767,268
|
|
|
|
843,452
|
|
|
|
(2,501,803
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Non-current other liabilities
|
|
|
(1,699,138
|
)
|
|
|
(2,648,162
|
)
|
|
|
(74,813
|
)
|
|
|
(125,634
|
)
|
|
|
(845,093
|
)
|
|
|
(3,771,709
|
)
|
|
|
2,173,650
|
|
|
|
811,094
|
|
|
|
(6,179,805
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total assets (net of liabilities)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
allocated by segment
|
|
|
10,663,108
|
|
|
|
6,671,192
|
|
|
|
2,482,251
|
|
|
|
1,273,951
|
|
|
|
5,228,329
|
|
|
|
1,659,712
|
|
|
|
(8,667,149
|
)
|
|
|
(6,015,419
|
)
|
|
|
13,295,975
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
|
20,256,805
|
|
|
|
11,580,776
|
|
|
|
2,597,694
|
|
|
|
2,307,995
|
|
|
|
9,601,658
|
|
|
|
27,014,989
|
|
|
|
(15,918,790
|
)
|
|
|
(23,644,817
|
)
|
|
|
33,796,310
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Statement of income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
|
8,468,238
|
|
|
|
43,532,232
|
|
|
|
51,853
|
|
|
|
712,776
|
|
|
|
2,398,989
|
|
|
|
1,422,590
|
|
|
|
(26,000,235
|
)
|
|
|
(569,955
|
)
|
|
|
30,016,488
|
|
|
|
410,677
|
|
Domestic market
|
|
|
3,454,440
|
|
|
|
43,532,232
|
|
|
|
51,853
|
|
|
|
631,908
|
|
|
|
2,398,989
|
|
|
|
1,242,464
|
|
|
|
(23,493,336
|
)
|
|
|
(569,955
|
)
|
|
|
27,248,595
|
|
|
|
410,677
|
|
External market
|
|
|
5,013,798
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
80,868
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
180,126
|
|
|
|
(2,506,899
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,767,893
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Gross profit
|
|
|
1,586,321
|
|
|
|
2,333,213
|
|
|
|
50,111
|
|
|
|
292,217
|
|
|
|
660,676
|
|
|
|
371,895
|
|
|
|
(1,959,767
|
)
|
|
|
(2,444
|
)
|
|
|
3,332,222
|
|
|
|
56,487
|
|
Selling, general and administrative
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
expenses
|
|
|
(1,129,084
|
)
|
|
|
(1,388,536
|
)
|
|
|
(14,898
|
)
|
|
|
(58,088
|
)
|
|
|
(387,440
|
)
|
|
|
(418,535
|
)
|
|
|
1,258,809
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(2,137,772
|
)
|
|
|
(58,502
|
)
|
Other income (expenses)
|
|
|
49,837
|
|
|
|
219,520
|
|
|
|
144,344
|
|
|
|
(7,492
|
)
|
|
|
(2,221
|
)
|
|
|
56,998
|
|
|
|
(134,676
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
326,310
|
|
|
|
172,586
|
|
Financial result, net
|
|
|
(334,399
|
)
|
|
|
(58,632
|
)
|
|
|
3,058
|
|
|
|
189
|
|
|
|
(63,701
|
)
|
|
|
(362,659
|
)
|
|
|
196,516
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(619,628
|
)
|
|
|
10,166
|
|
Equity pick-up
|
|
|
(23,108
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
911,366
|
|
|
|
11,554
|
|
|
|
(840,952
|
)
|
|
|
58,860
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Income tax and social contribution
|
|
|
56,188
|
|
|
|
(314,838
|
)
|
|
|
(13,180
|
)
|
|
|
(76,423
|
)
|
|
|
(47,439
|
)
|
|
|
125,155
|
|
|
|
129,326
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(141,211
|
)
|
|
|
(41,819
|
)
|
Profit for the year
(iv)
|
|
|
205,755
|
|
|
|
790,727
|
|
|
|
169,435
|
|
|
|
150,403
|
|
|
|
159,875
|
|
|
|
684,220
|
|
|
|
(498,238
|
)
|
|
|
(843,396
|
)
|
|
|
818,781
|
|
|
|
138,918
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other selected data
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Addition PP&E, intangible and
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
biological assets (cash)
|
|
|
2,404,514
|
|
|
|
677,245
|
|
|
|
760
|
|
|
|
266,661
|
|
|
|
294,359
|
|
|
|
75,352
|
|
|
|
(1,540,880
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,178,011
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(including biological assets non
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
cash effect)
|
|
|
1,924,301
|
|
|
|
494,299
|
|
|
|
877
|
|
|
|
70,043
|
|
|
|
200,451
|
|
|
|
63,416
|
|
|
|
(1,209,300
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,544,087
|
|
|
|
1,185
|
|
EBITDA
|
|
|
2,408,267
|
|
|
|
1,658,496
|
|
|
|
180,434
|
|
|
|
296,680
|
|
|
|
471,466
|
|
|
|
985,140
|
|
|
|
(2,033,380
|
)
|
|
|
(843,396
|
)
|
|
|
3,123,707
|
|
|
|
171,756
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reconciliation of EBITDA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year
(iv)
|
|
|
205,755
|
|
|
|
790,727
|
|
|
|
169,435
|
|
|
|
150,403
|
|
|
|
159,875
|
|
|
|
684,220
|
|
|
|
(498,238
|
)
|
|
|
(843,396
|
)
|
|
|
818,781
|
|
|
|
138,918
|
|
Income tax and social contribution
|
|
|
(56,188
|
)
|
|
|
314,838
|
|
|
|
13,180
|
|
|
|
76,423
|
|
|
|
47,439
|
|
|
|
(126,155
|
)
|
|
|
(129,326
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
141,211
|
|
|
|
41,819
|
|
Financial result, net
|
|
|
334,399
|
|
|
|
58,632
|
|
|
|
(3,058
|
)
|
|
|
(189
|
)
|
|
|
63,701
|
|
|
|
362,659
|
|
|
|
(196,516
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
619,628
|
|
|
|
(10,166
|
)
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(including biological assets non
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
cash effect)
|
|
|
1,924,301
|
|
|
|
494,299
|
|
|
|
877
|
|
|
|
70,043
|
|
|
|
200,451
|
|
|
|
63,416
|
|
|
|
(1,209,300
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,544,087
|
|
|
|
1,185
|
|
EBITDA
|
|
|
2,408,267
|
|
|
|
1,658,496
|
|
|
|
180,434
|
|
|
|
296,680
|
|
|
|
471,466
|
|
|
|
985,140
|
|
|
|
(2,033,380
|
)
|
|
|
(843,396
|
)
|
|
|
3,123,707
|
|
|
|
171,756
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
|
|
For the year ended March 31, 2012 (Restated)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cosan's
|
|
|
Elimination
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raízen
|
|
|
Raízen
|
|
|
|
|
|
other
|
|
|
|
50
|
%
|
|
adjustments
|
|
|
continued
|
|
|
Discontinued
|
|
|
|
Energia
|
|
|
Combustíveis
|
|
|
Rumo
|
|
|
business
|
|
|
Raízen
|
|
|
and eliminations
|
|
|
operation
|
|
|
operation
|
|
Statement of financial position
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current other assets
|
|
|
3,078,569
|
|
|
|
3,303,591
|
|
|
|
99,432
|
|
|
|
672,324
|
|
|
|
(3,191,080
|
)
|
|
|
(1,071,847
|
)
|
|
|
(1,071,847
|
)
|
|
|
208,445
|
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
9,658,979
|
|
|
|
2,779,641
|
|
|
|
879,469
|
|
|
|
730,707
|
|
|
|
(6,219,310
|
)
|
|
|
(8,496
|
)
|
|
|
7,820,990
|
|
|
|
45,973
|
|
Intangible assets
|
|
|
2,996,846
|
|
|
|
3,928,900
|
|
|
|
604,963
|
|
|
|
780,822
|
|
|
|
(3,462,873
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,848,658
|
|
|
|
83,597
|
|
Non-current other assets
|
|
|
3,044,193
|
|
|
|
1,511,731
|
|
|
|
31,964
|
|
|
|
13,262,610
|
|
|
|
(2,277,962
|
)
|
|
|
(10,998,332
|
)
|
|
|
4,574,204
|
|
|
|
41,117
|
|
Loans and borrowings, net of cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
and cash equivalents
|
|
|
(4,404,761
|
)
|
|
|
(603,447
|
)
|
|
|
(217,575
|
)
|
|
|
(853,398
|
)
|
|
|
2,504,104
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(3,575,077
|
)
|
|
|
29,834
|
|
Current other liabilities
|
|
|
(2,083,272
|
)
|
|
|
(1,899,695
|
)
|
|
|
(65,863
|
)
|
|
|
(428,436
|
)
|
|
|
1,991,484
|
|
|
|
1,043,421
|
|
|
|
(1,442,361
|
)
|
|
|
(91,865
|
)
|
Non-current other liabilities
|
|
|
(2,200,352
|
)
|
|
|
(2,663,502
|
)
|
|
|
(117,708
|
)
|
|
|
(4,044,119
|
)
|
|
|
2,431,927
|
|
|
|
656,115
|
|
|
|
(5,937,639
|
)
|
|
|
(15,242
|
)
|
Total assets (net of liabilities)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
allocated by segment
|
|
|
10,090,202
|
|
|
|
6,357,219
|
|
|
|
1,214,682
|
|
|
|
10,120,511
|
|
|
|
(8,223,711
|
)
|
|
|
(10,379,139
|
)
|
|
|
9,179,764
|
|
|
|
301,859
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
|
19,979,070
|
|
|
|
11,559,239
|
|
|
|
2,029,954
|
|
|
|
16,038,720
|
|
|
|
(15,769,155
|
)
|
|
|
(12,078,675
|
)
|
|
|
21,759,153
|
|
|
|
408,966
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Statement of income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
|
7,247,685
|
|
|
|
35,096,051
|
|
|
|
571,989
|
|
|
|
1,065,515
|
|
|
|
(19,711,867
|
)
|
|
|
(878,923
|
)
|
|
|
23,390,450
|
|
|
|
706,431
|
|
Domestic market
|
|
|
3,925,829
|
|
|
|
35,096,051
|
|
|
|
567,265
|
|
|
|
1,065,515
|
|
|
|
(18,166,988
|
)
|
|
|
(878,923
|
)
|
|
|
21,608,749
|
|
|
|
706,431
|
|
External market
|
|
|
3,321,856
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,724
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,544,879
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,781,701
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Gross profit
|
|
|
1,668,941
|
|
|
|
1,958,726
|
|
|
|
177,923
|
|
|
|
332,646
|
|
|
|
(1,635,429
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,502,807
|
|
|
|
129,073
|
|
Selling, general and administrative
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
expenses
|
|
|
(965,440
|
)
|
|
|
(1,445,358
|
)
|
|
|
(41,541
|
)
|
|
|
(324,489
|
)
|
|
|
1,090,503
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,686,325
|
)
|
|
|
(96,001
|
)
|
Gain on the de-recognition of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
subsidiaries to form the Joint Ventures
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,752,730
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,752,730
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other income (expenses)
|
|
|
(18,207
|
)
|
|
|
270,736
|
|
|
|
19,461
|
|
|
|
(12,035
|
)
|
|
|
(129,023
|
)
|
|
|
(8,496
|
)
|
|
|
122,436
|
|
|
|
23,114
|
|
Financial result, net
|
|
|
(267,934
|
)
|
|
|
(82,203
|
)
|
|
|
8,992
|
|
|
|
(360,701
|
)
|
|
|
221,386
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(480,460
|
)
|
|
|
1,911
|
|
Equity pick-up
|
|
|
(11,840
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
731,376
|
|
|
|
5,920
|
|
|
|
(692,188
|
)
|
|
|
33,268
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Income tax and social contribution
|
|
|
(27,250
|
)
|
|
|
(192,056
|
)
|
|
|
(55,035
|
)
|
|
|
(935,180
|
)
|
|
|
93,149
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,116,372
|
)
|
|
|
6,156
|
|
Profit for the year
(iv)
|
|
|
378,269
|
|
|
|
525,916
|
|
|
|
109,801
|
|
|
|
2,322,681
|
|
|
|
(353,500
|
)
|
|
|
(855,083
|
)
|
|
|
2,128,084
|
|
|
|
64,248
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other selected data
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Addition PP&E, intangible and
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
biological assets (cash)
|
|
|
2,577,859
|
|
|
|
491,734
|
|
|
|
268,985
|
|
|
|
99,473
|
|
|
|
(1,291,124
|
)
|
|
|
(13,270
|
)
|
|
|
2,133,657
|
|
|
|
2,860
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(including biological assets non
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
cash effect)
|
|
|
1,549,994
|
|
|
|
365,603
|
|
|
|
57,323
|
|
|
|
48,329
|
|
|
|
(880,184
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,141,065
|
|
|
|
1,716
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other financial information
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year
(iv)
|
|
|
378,269
|
|
|
|
525,916
|
|
|
|
109,801
|
|
|
|
2,322,681
|
|
|
|
(353,500
|
)
|
|
|
(855,083
|
)
|
|
|
2,128,084
|
|
|
|
64,248
|
|
Income tax and social contribution
|
|
|
27,250
|
|
|
|
192,056
|
|
|
|
55,035
|
|
|
|
935,180
|
|
|
|
(93,149
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,116,372
|
|
|
|
(6,156
|
)
|
Financial result, net
|
|
|
267,934
|
|
|
|
82,203
|
|
|
|
(8,992
|
)
|
|
|
360,701
|
|
|
|
(221,386
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
480,460
|
|
|
|
(1,911
|
)
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(including biological assets non
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
cash effect)
|
|
|
1,549,994
|
|
|
|
365,603
|
|
|
|
57,323
|
|
|
|
48,329
|
|
|
|
(880,184
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,141,065
|
|
|
|
1,716
|
|
Total
|
|
|
2,223,447
|
|
|
|
1,149,707
|
|
|
|
213,166
|
|
|
|
3,528,557
|
|
|
|
(1,548,213
|
)
|
|
|
(700,684
|
)
|
|
|
4,865,980
|
|
|
|
57,902
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
|
|
For the year ended March 31, 2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cosan's
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raízen
|
|
|
Raízen
|
|
|
|
|
|
other
|
|
|
adjustments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Energia
(i)
|
|
|
Combustíveis
(i)
|
|
|
Rumo
|
|
|
business
|
|
|
and eliminations
|
|
|
Consolidated
|
|
Statement of income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
|
6,389,178
|
|
|
|
10,966,245
|
|
|
|
448,003
|
|
|
|
829,032
|
|
|
|
(568,978
|
)
|
|
|
18,063,480
|
|
Domestic market
|
|
|
3,678,207
|
|
|
|
10,966,245
|
|
|
|
448,003
|
|
|
|
829,032
|
|
|
|
(568,978
|
)
|
|
|
15,352,509
|
|
External market
|
|
|
2,710,971
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,710,971
|
|
Gross profit
|
|
|
1,988,662
|
|
|
|
466,989
|
|
|
|
131,469
|
|
|
|
314,131
|
|
|
|
12,150
|
|
|
|
2,913,401
|
|
Selling, general and administrative
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
expenses
|
|
|
(961,407
|
)
|
|
|
(372,438
|
)
|
|
|
(28,951
|
)
|
|
|
(207,018
|
)
|
|
|
(1,636
|
)
|
|
|
(1,571,450
|
)
|
Other income (expenses)
|
|
|
(65,415
|
)
|
|
|
33,754
|
|
|
|
9,936
|
|
|
|
(1,977
|
)
|
|
|
(10,126
|
)
|
|
|
(33,828
|
)
|
Financial result, net
|
|
|
(101,755
|
)
|
|
|
(22,441
|
)
|
|
|
13,047
|
|
|
|
(39,998
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(151,147
|
)
|
Equity pick-up
|
|
|
279,235
|
|
|
|
(191,741
|
)
|
|
|
(20,093
|
)
|
|
|
196,740
|
|
|
|
(238,952
|
)
|
|
|
25,189
|
|
Income tax and social contribution
|
|
|
(305,977
|
)
|
|
|
(40,490
|
)
|
|
|
(42,865
|
)
|
|
|
(25,176
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(414,508
|
)
|
Profit for the year
(iv)
|
|
|
833,343
|
|
|
|
(126,368
|
)
|
|
|
62,543
|
|
|
|
236,702
|
|
|
|
(238,564
|
)
|
|
|
767,656
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other selected data
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Addition PP&E, intangible and
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
biological assets (cash)
|
|
|
2,817,195
|
|
|
|
83,266
|
|
|
|
126,189
|
|
|
|
10,569
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
3,037,219
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(including biological assets non
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
cash effect)
|
|
|
1,266,142
|
|
|
|
35,798
|
|
|
|
20,157
|
|
|
|
36,903
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,359,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other financial information
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year
(iv)
|
|
|
833,343
|
|
|
|
(126,368
|
)
|
|
|
62,543
|
|
|
|
236,702
|
|
|
|
(238,564
|
)
|
|
|
767,656
|
|
Income tax and social contribution
|
|
|
305,977
|
|
|
|
40,490
|
|
|
|
42,865
|
|
|
|
25,176
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
414,508
|
|
Financial result, net
|
|
|
101,755
|
|
|
|
22,441
|
|
|
|
(13,047
|
)
|
|
|
39,998
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
151,147
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(including biological assets non
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
cash effect)
|
|
|
1,266,142
|
|
|
|
35,798
|
|
|
|
20,157
|
|
|
|
36,903
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,359,000
|
|
Total
|
|
|
2,507,217
|
|
|
|
(27,638
|
)
|
|
|
112,518
|
|
|
|
338,779
|
|
|
|
(238,564
|
)
|
|
|
2,692,311
|
|
|
(i)
|
The segment information for Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis represents 100% of the business, regardless of the fact that the Company lost full control of that business on June 1, 2011 with the formation of the JVs. The segment Raízen Energia represents basically the same information as was represented in prior periods by the "CAA" segment. The segment Raízen Combustíveis represents until May 31, 2011 the fuel business of the segment previously called CCL, except for the lubricants business, and since then also the business of fuel distribution of Shell Brazil Ltda. which was contributed to the Joint Venture. All of the non-current assets of the Company are located in the host country of the entity (Brazil).
|
|
(ii)
|
For the period of nine months due to consolidation.
|
|
(iii)
|
For the period of five months due to consolidation.
|
|
(iv)
|
Management considers EBITDA, or earnings before interest(financial results), income taxes, depreciation and amortization as its main measure of segment performance.
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
Detailed net sales per segment
|
|
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
(Restated)
|
|
|
2011
|
|
Raízen Energia
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sugar
|
|
|
4,353,994
|
|
|
|
3,912,824
|
|
|
|
3,853,404
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
|
3,299,938
|
|
|
|
2,871,515
|
|
|
|
2,203,737
|
|
Cogeneration
|
|
|
569,709
|
|
|
|
235,129
|
|
|
|
194,889
|
|
Other
|
|
|
244,597
|
|
|
|
228,217
|
|
|
|
137,148
|
|
|
|
|
8,468,238
|
|
|
|
7,247,685
|
|
|
|
6,389,178
|
|
Raízen Combustíveis
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fuels
|
|
|
43,516,040
|
|
|
|
35,032,782
|
|
|
|
10,895,655
|
|
Other
|
|
|
16,192
|
|
|
|
63,269
|
|
|
|
70,590
|
|
|
|
|
43,532,232
|
|
|
|
35,096,051
|
|
|
|
10,966,245
|
|
Rumo
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Port lifting
|
|
|
150,028
|
|
|
|
141,026
|
|
|
|
118,139
|
|
Logistics
|
|
|
549,420
|
|
|
|
413,364
|
|
|
|
305,780
|
|
Other
|
|
|
13,328
|
|
|
|
17,598
|
|
|
|
24,084
|
|
|
|
|
712,776
|
|
|
|
571,988
|
|
|
|
448,003
|
|
Radar
(ii)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property sale
|
|
|
4,721
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Land lease
|
|
|
47,132
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
51,853
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
COMGÁS
(i)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industrial
|
|
|
1,535,941
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Residential
|
|
|
203,254
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Thermogeneration
|
|
|
148,652
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Cogeneration
|
|
|
112,705
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Automotive
|
|
|
77,486
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Commercial
|
|
|
84,517
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Construction revenue
|
|
|
230,038
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other
|
|
|
6,397
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
2,398,990
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Cosan's other business
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lubricants
|
|
|
1,255,473
|
|
|
|
1,018,801
|
|
|
|
829,032
|
|
Other
|
|
|
167,117
|
|
|
|
46,714
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
1,422,590
|
|
|
|
1,065,515
|
|
|
|
829,032
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustments / eliminations
|
|
|
(26,570,190
|
)
|
|
|
(20,590,788
|
)
|
|
|
(568,978
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
30,016,489
|
|
|
|
23,390,451
|
|
|
|
18,063,480
|
|
|
(i)
|
For the period of five months – acquired on November 5, 2012;
|
|
(ii)
|
For the period of nine months – acquired on June 1, 2012.
|
Net sales per region
The percentages of net sales of the Raízen Energia, Rumo and Cosan’s other business segments by geographic area for the exercise ended are as follow:
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2011
|
|
Brazil
|
|
|
50.81
|
|
|
|
67.24
|
|
|
|
72.63
|
|
Europe
|
|
|
31.83
|
|
|
|
24.18
|
|
|
|
24.93
|
|
Middle East and Asia
|
|
|
8.8
|
|
|
|
1.00
|
|
|
|
1.48
|
|
North America
|
|
|
2.83
|
|
|
|
2.94
|
|
|
|
0.74
|
|
Other
|
|
|
5.73
|
|
|
|
4.64
|
|
|
|
0.22
|
|
Total
|
|
|
100.00
|
|
|
|
100.00
|
|
|
|
100.00
|
|
Raízen Combustíveis, Comgás and Radar’s net sales are only to the domestic market (Brazil), with no revenue from export customers.
Concentration of customers
Raízen Energia
There is generally a broad customer base in this segment, with only one customer representing more than 10% of the segment’s net sales in either 2013 and 2012 (Wilmar Sugar and SUCDEN Group, respectively).
Raízen Combustíveis
No customers or specific groups represented 10% or more of sales in 2013 and 2012.
Rumo
In 2013, 40% of the segment’s net sales was generated from sales to the Raízen Energia (55% in 2012).
Radar
In 2013, 26% of the sales in this segment was to União São Paulo S.A.
COMGÁS
No customers or specific groups represented 10% or more of sales in 2013.
Cosan’s other business
No customers or specific groups represented 10% or more of sales in 2013.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
6.
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Brazilian Reais
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
|
133
|
|
|
|
654
|
|
Bank accounts
|
|
|
290,224
|
|
|
|
127,178
|
|
Financial investments
|
|
|
2,197,503
|
|
|
|
1,519,965
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Dollars
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank accounts
|
|
|
5,319
|
|
|
|
6,349
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,493,179
|
|
|
|
1,654,146
|
|
Financial investments refer substantially exclusive funds, as presented below:
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Exclusive founds
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitment transactions
|
|
|
1,237,501
|
|
|
|
811,119
|
|
Bank certificate of deposit - CDB
|
|
|
675,262
|
|
|
|
411,000
|
|
Public securities
|
|
|
108,122
|
|
|
|
32,015
|
|
|
|
|
2,020,885
|
|
|
|
1,254,134
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Banks investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other financial investments
|
|
|
176,618
|
|
|
|
265,831
|
|
|
|
|
176,618
|
|
|
|
265,831
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
2,197,503
|
|
|
|
1,519,965
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Restricted financial investments
|
|
|
51,350
|
|
|
|
48,292
|
|
Margin calls in connection with
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
derivative transactions
|
|
|
41,246
|
|
|
|
45,976
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
92,596
|
|
|
|
94,268
|
|
The restricted cash relates mainly to cash available for margin calls held by brokers who trade commodity derivative instruments linked to Company’s derivatives instruments and financial transactions or guarantee of debts.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Domestic
|
|
|
1,770,615
|
|
|
|
984,034
|
|
Foreign
|
|
|
105,940
|
|
|
|
164,681
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts
|
|
|
(111,610
|
)
|
|
|
(103,501
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,764,945
|
|
|
|
1,045,214
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
1,691,559
|
|
|
|
963,587
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
73,386
|
|
|
|
81,627
|
|
The ageing of trade receivables at March 31 is as follows:
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Not overdue
|
|
|
1,529,738
|
|
|
|
846,453
|
|
Overdue 1–30 days
|
|
|
152,092
|
|
|
|
100,339
|
|
Overdue 31–60 days
|
|
|
24,293
|
|
|
|
16,535
|
|
Overdue 61–90 days
|
|
|
10,164
|
|
|
|
8,476
|
|
Overdue more than 90 days
|
|
|
48,658
|
|
|
|
73,411
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
1,764,945
|
|
|
|
1,045,214
|
|
Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts are as follows:
At April 1, 2010
|
|
|
(97,721
|
)
|
Provision
|
|
|
(17,844
|
)
|
Reversal
|
|
|
18,238
|
|
Write-offs
|
|
|
6,130
|
|
At March 31, 2011
|
|
|
(91,197
|
)
|
Provision
|
|
|
(28,003
|
)
|
Reversal
|
|
|
26,711
|
|
Write-offs
|
|
|
935
|
|
Net addition on the de-recognition of
|
|
|
|
|
subsidiaries to form the Joint Venture
(a)
|
|
|
(11,135
|
)
|
Business combination
|
|
|
(812
|
)
|
At March 31, 2012
|
|
|
(103,501
|
)
|
Provision
|
|
|
(20,108
|
)
|
Reversal
|
|
|
8,119
|
|
Write-offs
|
|
|
3,880
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2013
|
|
|
(111,610
|
)
|
|
(a)
|
The Company has reflected this roll-forward activity as a “net” adjustment. This net adjustment would actually represent the deconsolidation of 100% of the allowance for doubtful accounts of subsidiaries de-recognized, and the addition of 50% of the fair value of the allowance for doubtful accounts of the JVs then proportionally consolidated.
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Finished goods
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sugar
|
|
|
31,532
|
|
|
|
87,110
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
|
65,669
|
|
|
|
101,994
|
|
Fuel
|
|
|
456,844
|
|
|
|
276,867
|
|
Lubricants
|
|
|
160,751
|
|
|
|
112,492
|
|
Raw material
|
|
|
19,613
|
|
|
|
52,586
|
|
Spare parts and others
|
|
|
183,291
|
|
|
|
121,643
|
|
Provision for inventory realization
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
and obsolescence
|
|
|
(5,790
|
)
|
|
|
(4,542
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
911,910
|
|
|
|
748,150
|
|
Changes in the provision for inventory realization and obsolescence is as follows:
At April 1, 2010
|
|
|
(25,260
|
)
|
Provision
|
|
|
(13,483
|
)
|
Reversal
|
|
|
19,176
|
|
At March 31, 2011
|
|
|
(19,567
|
)
|
Provision
|
|
|
(1,697
|
)
|
Reversal
|
|
|
5,173
|
|
Write-offs
|
|
|
4,815
|
|
Net addition on the de-recognition of
|
|
|
|
|
subsidiaries to form the JVs
(a)
|
|
|
6,734
|
|
At March 31, 2012
|
|
|
(4,542
|
)
|
Provision
|
|
|
(2,163
|
)
|
Reversal
|
|
|
-
|
|
Write-offs
|
|
|
915
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2013
|
|
|
(5,790
|
)
|
|
(a)
|
The Company has reflected this roll-forward activity as a “net” adjustment. This net adjustment would actually represent the deconsolidation of 100% of the inventory provision of subsidiaries de-recognized, and the addition of 50% of the fair value of the inventory provision of the JVs then proportionally consolidated.
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
10.
|
Income tax and recoverable taxes
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax
(i)
|
|
|
152,906
|
|
|
|
107,561
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
152,906
|
|
|
|
107,561
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recoverable taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COFINS - Revenue tax
|
|
|
42,897
|
|
|
|
63,727
|
|
PIS - Revenue tax
|
|
|
14,474
|
|
|
|
18,614
|
|
ICMS - State VAT
|
|
|
289,865
|
|
|
|
194,818
|
|
IPI - Excise tax
|
|
|
55,564
|
|
|
|
43,039
|
|
Other
|
|
|
12,202
|
|
|
|
9,193
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
415,002
|
|
|
|
329,391
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
567,909
|
|
|
|
436,952
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
431,603
|
|
|
|
325,096
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
136,305
|
|
|
|
111,856
|
|
|
(i)
|
Composed of taxes and contributions overpaid that will be offset by future obligations.
|
11.
|
Other financial assets
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Fair value of Radar option
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
140,820
|
|
Brazilian Treasury Certificates
(a)
|
|
|
180,188
|
|
|
|
149,438
|
|
ExxonMobil financial assets -
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
reimbursement
(b)
|
|
|
295,781
|
|
|
|
540,224
|
|
Receivable from sale of discontinued
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
operations (Note 31)
|
|
|
210,467
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
686,436
|
|
|
|
830,482
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
59,299
|
|
|
|
40,080
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
627,137
|
|
|
|
790,402
|
|
|
(a)
|
Represents bonds issued by the Brazilian National Treasury under the Special Program for Agricultural Securitization ("PESA") with original maturities of 20 years (April 2023) in connection with the long-term debt denominated PESA (Note 19). These bonds have yields of inflation (IGP-M) plus 12% p.a. The value of these securities at maturity is expected to be equal to the amount due to PESA at that date. Even if the PESA debt is prepaid, the Company can maintain this investment through to maturity.
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
|
(b)
|
On June 28, 2011, Cosan Lubrificantes e Especialides S.A., the successor entity of Esso Brasileira de Petróleo Ltda. ("Essobrás"), joined the Brazilian Government's tax amnesty and refinancing program upon request of ExxonMobil Brasil Holdings B.V. ("ExxonMobil"). ExxonMobil is the entity that is legally responsible for the tax contingencies up to the acquisition date of Essobras by the Company. As at March 31, 2012, the liability amounted to R$ 534,363 and is being refunded to the Company by ExxonMobil. On November 30, 2012, ExxonMobil settled R$ 211,637, with a prepayment discount of R$ 39,471.
|
|
(a)
|
Receivables from and payables to related parties are as follows:
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Current asset
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commercial operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shell Brazil Holding B.V.
(i)
|
|
|
85,283
|
|
|
|
71,167
|
|
Raízen Energia S.A.
(ii)
|
|
|
13,023
|
|
|
|
21,554
|
|
Raízen Combustíveis S.A.
(ii)
|
|
|
2,049
|
|
|
|
14,242
|
|
Rezende Barbosa Group
(iii)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,116
|
|
Other
|
|
|
6,089
|
|
|
|
5,138
|
|
|
|
|
106,444
|
|
|
|
114,217
|
|
Corporate operations / Agreements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shell Brazil Holding B.V.
(i)
|
|
|
75,002
|
|
|
|
65,679
|
|
Raízen Energia S.A.
(ii)
|
|
|
13,825
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
88,827
|
|
|
|
65,679
|
|
Capital to be paid
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shell Brazil Holding B.V.
(i)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
489,856
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
489,856
|
|
Financial operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rezende Barbosa Group
(iii)
|
|
|
7,205
|
|
|
|
7,354
|
|
Raízen Energia S.A.
(ii)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,013
|
|
Other
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
255
|
|
|
|
|
7,205
|
|
|
|
8,622
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets
|
|
|
202,476
|
|
|
|
678,374
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Non-current asset
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comercial operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shell Brazil Holding B.V.
(i)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,737
|
|
Other
|
|
|
395
|
|
|
|
169
|
|
|
|
|
395
|
|
|
|
4,906
|
|
Corporate operations / Agreements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shell Brazil Holding B.V.
(i)
|
|
|
262,230
|
|
|
|
244,046
|
|
Raízen Energia S.A.
(ii)
|
|
|
161,276
|
|
|
|
214,740
|
|
Raízen Combustíveis S.A.
(ii)
|
|
|
39,912
|
|
|
|
87,810
|
|
|
|
|
463,418
|
|
|
|
546,596
|
|
Financial operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rezende Barbosa Group
(iii)
|
|
|
127,828
|
|
|
|
105,751
|
|
Impulso Empr. e Participações Ltda.
|
|
|
2,825
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other
|
|
|
1,756
|
|
|
|
67
|
|
|
|
|
132,409
|
|
|
|
105,818
|
|
Corporate restructuring
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shell Brazil Holding B.V.
(i)
|
|
|
83,680
|
|
|
|
86,535
|
|
CTC - Centro de Tecnologia Canavieira
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
9,298
|
|
Other
|
|
|
1,610
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
85,290
|
|
|
|
95,833
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current assets
|
|
|
681,512
|
|
|
|
753,153
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
|
883,988
|
|
|
|
1,431,527
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comercial operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raízen Energia S.A.
(ii)
|
|
|
8,250
|
|
|
|
38,439
|
|
Rezende Barbosa Group
(iii)
|
|
|
4,340
|
|
|
|
12,577
|
|
Shell Brazil Holding B.V.
(i)
|
|
|
3,361
|
|
|
|
5,433
|
|
Raízen Combustíveis S.A.
(ii)
|
|
|
487
|
|
|
|
321
|
|
Other
|
|
|
240
|
|
|
|
13,836
|
|
|
|
|
16,678
|
|
|
|
70,606
|
|
Corporate operations / Agreements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shell Brazil Holding B.V.
(i)
|
|
|
63,852
|
|
|
|
77,631
|
|
Raízen Energia S.A.
(ii)
|
|
|
29,896
|
|
|
|
26,140
|
|
Raízen Combustíveis S.A.
(ii)
|
|
|
4,658
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other
|
|
|
2,276
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
100,682
|
|
|
|
103,771
|
|
Financial operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,111
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,111
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
|
117,360
|
|
|
|
175,488
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Non-current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comercial operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raízen Energia S.A.
(ii)
|
|
|
1,175
|
|
|
|
790
|
|
Other
|
|
|
13
|
|
|
|
991
|
|
|
|
|
1,188
|
|
|
|
1,781
|
|
Corporate operations / Agreements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shell Brazil Holding B.V.
(i)
|
|
|
317,275
|
|
|
|
130,883
|
|
Other
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
8,311
|
|
|
|
|
317,277
|
|
|
|
139,194
|
|
Preferred shares
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shell Brazil Holding B.V.
(i)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
248,743
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
248,743
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current liabilities
|
|
|
318,465
|
|
|
|
389,718
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
435,825
|
|
|
|
565,206
|
|
|
(b)
|
Related party transactions are as follows:
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2011
|
|
Product sales
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vertical UK LLP
(iv)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
75,338
|
|
|
|
160,202
|
|
Shell Western Supply & Trading Limited
|
|
|
173,627
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Aguassanta Participações S.A.
(v)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
39,131
|
|
Other
|
|
|
877
|
|
|
|
441
|
|
|
|
832
|
|
|
|
|
174,504
|
|
|
|
75,779
|
|
|
|
200,165
|
|
Purchase of goods / inputs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rezende Barbosa Group
(iii)
|
|
|
201,149
|
|
|
|
263,859
|
|
|
|
352,195
|
|
Vertical UK LLP
(iv)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
113,518
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
7,032
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
201,149
|
|
|
|
384,409
|
|
|
|
352,195
|
|
Land lease
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A.
(vi)
|
|
|
26,280
|
|
|
|
22,532
|
|
|
|
28,446
|
|
Aguassanta Participações S.A.
(v)
|
|
|
18,261
|
|
|
|
17,577
|
|
|
|
26,459
|
|
|
|
|
44,541
|
|
|
|
40,109
|
|
|
|
54,905
|
|
Financial result
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shell Brazil Holding B.V.
(i)
|
|
|
119,308
|
|
|
|
148,733
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Rezende Barbosa Group
(iii)
|
|
|
1,685
|
|
|
|
2,502
|
|
|
|
233
|
|
Other
|
|
|
(898
|
)
|
|
|
242
|
|
|
|
512
|
|
|
|
|
120,095
|
|
|
|
151,477
|
|
|
|
745
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
540,289
|
|
|
|
651,774
|
|
|
|
608,010
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
|
(i)
|
Shell Brazil Holding B.V.
|
Shell Holdings B.V. and its subsidiaries ("Shell") are related parties of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis, and therefore the transactions between Shell and these entities were treated as related party transactions and all balances disclosed are 50% proportionally consolidated.
The short-term receivables mainly represent reimbursements arising from the formation of Joint Venture.
The long-term receivables are mainly (a) reimbursements of provisions existing at the legal entity contributed by Shell in relation to contingencies of R$ 262,230, and (b) a financial asset equivalent to the investment that Shell hold in Iogen, valued at fair value, and that will be contributed to Raízen Energia, amounting to R$ 83,680.
The recovery of amounts to be received from our Joint Ventures and Joint Venture partners is virtually certain, as they fall within the Joint Venture framework agreement between Cosan and Shell.
The short term payables mainly represented the reimbursement of the tax credits of the legal entity contributed by Shell, amounting to R$ 63,852.
The long term payables refers to (a) the reimbursement of the judicial deposits of the legal entity contributed by Shell, which will be refunded when redeemed, amounting to R$ 99,683, and (b) the reimbursement of the tax credits of the legal entity contributed by Shell, amounting to R$ 217,592.
|
(ii)
|
Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis
|
The balances with Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustível are consolidated proportionally at 50%, considering the elimination of the portion related to the Company.
Non-current assets receivable from Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis basically represent, tax credits which will be reimbursed to the Company when they are effectively realized by the JVs.
|
(iii)
|
Rezende Barbosa Group
|
The Company has receivables from Rezende Barbosa which are guaranteed by shares issued by Cosan.
The jointly-controlled entity "Raízen Energia" has a long-term agreement with Group Rezende Barbosa to supply sugar-cane, at prices based on the TRS - Total Recoverable Sugars (which represents the total amount of sugar content in a given quantity of sugarcane) prices published by the São Paulo State Sugarcane, Sugar and Alcohol producers’ Council – CONSECANA (
Conselho dos Produtores de Cana-de-açúcar, Açúcar e Álcool do Estado de São Paulo
).
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
The jointly-controlled entity “Raízen Energia” sells and buys ethanol from Vertical UK LLP ("Vertical") in the normal course of business. Vertical is a trading company headquartered in Switzerland in which the Company indirectly holds a 50% non-controlling interest.
|
(v)
|
Aguassanta Participações S.A.
|
The jointly-controlled entity Raízen Energia has land leased from entities controlled by Group Aguassanta (“Aguassanta”), a group of entities under common control, being Mr. Rubens Ometto de Silveira de Mello the ultimate controlling shareholder. The lease costs are paid considering the TRS price published by CONSECANA and contracts having terms expiring between 2026 and 2027.
|
(vi)
|
Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A.
|
The jointly-controlled entity Raízen Energia has leased land from Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A. (“Radar”), a subsidiary. These rental costs are paid considering the price published by the TRS CONSECANA and most contracts have terms that expire in 2027.
|
(c)
|
Officers’ and directors’ compensation
|
Key management includes directors (executive and non-executive) and members of the board. The compensation paid or payable to key management for employee services is shown below:
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2011
|
|
Regular compensation
|
|
|
31,922
|
|
|
|
24,994
|
|
|
|
7,894
|
|
Stock option expense (Note 34)
|
|
|
13,295
|
|
|
|
10,800
|
|
|
|
2,961
|
|
Bonuses and other variable compensation
|
|
|
61,377
|
|
|
|
33,075
|
|
|
|
23,791
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total compensation recorded as expense
|
|
|
106,594
|
|
|
|
68,869
|
|
|
|
34,646
|
|
At Cosan’s shareholders’ meeting held on July 29, 2011, a new stock compensation plan was approved, which through March 31, 2013 had granted 9,825,000 options. See Note 34.
13.
|
Business combinations and other acquisitions
|
|
(i)
|
Companhia de Gás de São Paulo (“COMGÁS”)
|
On November 5, 2012, Cosan, through its subsidiary Provence Participações S.A. ("Provence"), obtained control by acquiring 60.05% of the shares of Comgás from BG Group for R$ 3.4 billion in cash, of which R$ 3.3 billion was raised through long term financing.
COMGÁS is located in the city of São Paulo, State of São Paulo, and has as its main
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
activity the distribution of piped natural gas in part of the territory of the State of São Paulo (approximately 180 municipalities, in São Paulo state) to consumers segments. As a result of the acquisition, Cosan diversified its investment portfolio in accordance with management’s strategic planning.
On December 19, 2012, the Extraordinary General Meeting of COMGÁS’ shareholders, approved the merger with the immediate parent company, Provence Participações S.A. ("Provence"), as proposed by the administrators of COMGÁS and Provence on December 03, 2012. Provence’s main assets at that date comprised the investment held in COMGÁS and tax basis of goodwill totaling R$ 2,482,767 based on expected future profitability of the investment in COMGÁS, on which a future tax benefit totaling R$ 844,141 was recognized as a deferred tax asset in subsidiary COMGÁS, following the legal merger of the two entities, after which the goodwill became tax deductible.
The following table summarizes the consideration paid and the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition as well as the fair value at the date of acquisition of the non-controlling interest in COMGÁS:
Consideration
|
|
|
|
At November 05, 2012
|
|
|
|
Consideration transferred
|
|
|
3,400,000
|
|
Cash acquired
|
|
|
(426,876
|
)
|
Total of consideration transferred
|
|
|
2,973,124
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recognized values of the assets acquired
|
|
|
|
|
and liabilities assumed
|
|
|
|
|
Trade receivables
|
|
|
694,047
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts
|
|
|
(95,480
|
)
|
Financial instruments
|
|
|
144,330
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
99,424
|
|
Intangible assets
|
|
|
7,979,275
|
|
Other credits
|
|
|
351,333
|
|
Loans and borrowings
|
|
|
(2,544,953
|
)
|
Trade payables
|
|
|
(692,480
|
)
|
Taxes payable
|
|
|
(208,489
|
)
|
Deferred tax liabilities
|
|
|
(442,262
|
)
|
Provision for judicial demands
|
|
|
(51,592
|
)
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
(391,193
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets acquired
|
|
|
4,841,960
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-controlling interests
|
|
|
(1,868,836
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consideration transferred
|
|
|
2,973,124
|
|
The fair value of intangible assets of R$ 7,979,275 includes the fair value step-up of the public concession contract of gas distribution with the Concession grantor by R$ 4,425,252.
The fair value of other liabilities amounting to R$ 391,193 includes the recognition of the
fair value of liabilities of post-retirement benefits of R$ 126,594.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
The fair value of deferred income taxes of R$ 442,262 includes the tax benefit generated by the incorporation of the Provence of R$ 844,141.
The Company has chosen to measure the non-controlling interest in the net assets acquired as the proportionate share in the recognized amounts of COMGÁS’ identifiable net assets.
The consolidated income statement includes from the date of the acquisition the revenue and the net profit in the amount R$ 2,398,989 and R$ 159,875, respectively generated by COMGÁS.
If COMGÁS had been consolidated from April 1, 2012, the consolidated income statements would present a net revenue pro forma of R$ 5,606,912 and pro forma profit of R$ 284,456 (unaudited). This information of net income was obtained by simple aggregation of the values of the acquired and acquiring companies and does not represent the actual figures consolidated for the year.
As a separate transaction, the Company ceded a put stock option of 30,917,231 shares of Cosan S.A. to Shell Brazil Holdings BV (a minority shareholder in COMGÁS), exercisable in three annual tranches, with the last one maturing on April 15, 2017. If exercised, Cosan Limited will receive all the shares of COMGÁS held directly and indirectly by Shell Brazil Holdings BV. This equity instrument was recorded in non-controlling interest in amount of R$ 15,601.
|
(ii)
|
Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A. (“Radar”)
|
On July 14, 2012, Cosan gained control of Radar (mainly due to operating and commercial policies), through amendment in the Statute and Shareholders Agreement, which granted Cosan control over the operations of Radar, with no consideration transferred, and no gain or loss recognized in the previously held interest, as the main assets held (property for investment in agricultural land), are recorded at fair value. Cosan started to consolidate the results of operarations of Radar as of that date.
Radar is located in the city of São Paulo and has as its main goal the purchase, financing, leasing, management, operation and sale of agricultural investments, through direct or indirect acquisition of rural properties, services, imports of agricultural products and inputs, as well as participation as a partner or shareholder in other companies directly or indirectly related to the objectives described above.
Fair value of previously held equity interest
|
|
|
349,139
|
|
Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired
|
|
|
1,845,341
|
|
Percent interest
|
|
|
18.92
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired
|
|
|
349,139
|
|
The estimated fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities on the date was as follows:
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
Description
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
111,654
|
|
Trade receivables
|
|
|
19,995
|
|
Other credits
|
|
|
8,062
|
|
Equity method investments
|
|
|
6,579
|
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
8,248
|
|
Investment property
|
|
|
1,784,413
|
|
Trade payables
|
|
|
(4,185
|
)
|
Dividends payable
|
|
|
(21,015
|
)
|
Deferred tax liabilities
|
|
|
(52,126
|
)
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
(16,284
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated net assets
|
|
|
1,845,341
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-controlling interests
|
|
|
1,496,202
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Previously held equity interest
|
|
|
349,139
|
|
The Company has chosen to measure the participation of Radar’s non-controlling interest according to the proportion of the non-controlling interest on the fair value of Radar’s identifiable net assets.
No goodwill was recognized upon the gain of control of Radar.
The consolidated income statement includes from the date of the acquisition revenue and net profit of R$ 37,424 and R$ 144,197, respectively, generated by Radar.
Additionally, as at September 28, 2012, to optimize the management of investments, the Company contributed to Radar their investments in agricultural land, equivalent to 23,099 hectares, with valued on that date at R$ 539,979, and increased its interest held, directly and indirectly, to 37.7%.
Had Radar been consolidated from April 1, 2012, the consolidated income statements would present pro forma net revenue of R$ 86,931 and pro forma profit of R$ 181,681 (unaudited). This information of net income was obtained by simple aggregation of the values of the acquired and acquiring companies and does not represent the actual figures consolidated for the year.
The Company holds Radar's warrants, exercisable at any time up to maturity (August 2018). These warrants allow Cosan to purchase additional shares at R$ 41.67 adjusted for inflation (IPCA), equivalent to a net equity of 20% of the total shares issued by Radar on the exercise date. Due to the business combination, this option was reclassified from assets to equity and presented under "Non-controlling interest" in equity.
|
(iii)
|
Comma Oil and Chemicals Limited (“Comma”)
|
On July 1, 2012, Cosan, through its subsidiary Cosan Lubes Investments Limited ("Cosan Lubes"), acquired 100% of the common shares of Comma for £ 60,000, equivalent to R$ 190,234, in cash, raised through a loan undertaken by Cosan Lubes.
Comma is located in England and operates in manufacturing and commercialization
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
of automotive chemicals, including lubricants, through specific distribution channels in
the UK.
The fair value at the acquisition date of the consideration transferred totaled R$ 152,919, which consisted of the following:
Consideration transferred
|
|
|
190,234
|
|
Cash receivable
|
|
|
(37,315
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
152,919
|
|
The estimated fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities on the date of Comma’s acquisition was as follows:
Description
|
|
|
|
Trade receivables
|
|
|
46,468
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
33,672
|
|
Other credits
|
|
|
472
|
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
34,409
|
|
Intangible assets
|
|
|
49,493
|
|
Trade payables
|
|
|
(21,284
|
)
|
Taxes payable
|
|
|
(3,900
|
)
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
(1,227
|
)
|
Deferred tax liabilities
|
|
|
(17,143
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets acquired
|
|
|
120,960
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consideration transferred,
|
|
|
|
|
net of cash acquired
|
|
|
152,919
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
31,959
|
|
The purchase price allocation was completed by the Management, which based on the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the goodwill was allocated to Cosan other business segment. The main intangible assets allocated are those related to the trademark Comma (R$ 24,204) and customer relationships (R$ 25,289), in addition to the valuation of fixed assets (R$ 17,618). The acquisition of Comma reinforces Cosan’s strategy of entering the European Lubricants & Specialties market. The Goodwill recognized from this acquisition mainly represents access to a new market and potential increase in market share.
The consolidated income statement includes from the date of the acquisition the revenue and the net loss in the amount of R$ 180,126 and R$ 5,338, respectively generated by Comma.
Had Comma been consolidated from April 1, 2012, the consolidated income statements would present pro forma net revenue of R$ 232,634 and pro forma profit of R$ 3,242 (unaudited). This information of net income was obtained by simple aggregation of the values of the acquired and acquiring companies and does not represent the actual figures consolidated for the year.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
(iv)
|
Mime Distribuidora de Petróleo Ltda. (“Mime”)
|
On April 1st, 2012, Cosan, through the jointly controlled entity Raízen Combustível, acquired a 72.3% interest in Mime’s common stock, contributing net assets valued at R$ 75,547 and cash consideration of R$1,435, amounting to R$ 76,982.
Mime is located in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, and its main activities are the distribution and sales of fuel, as well as its convenience store business. With this acquisition, Raízen Combustíveis now operates three additional fuel distribution centers and 124 gas stations operated by Mime.
The fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed in the date of Mime’s acquisition, were as follows:
Description
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
246
|
|
Trade receivables
|
|
|
58,739
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts
|
|
|
(143
|
)
|
Inventories
|
|
|
8,734
|
|
Recoverable taxes
|
|
|
849
|
|
Other credits
|
|
|
1,725
|
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
50,196
|
|
Intangible assets
|
|
|
80,652
|
|
Loans and borrowings
|
|
|
(15,264
|
)
|
Trade payables
|
|
|
(5,594
|
)
|
Related parties
|
|
|
(16,527
|
)
|
Deferred tax liabilities
|
|
|
(25,275
|
)
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
(7,980
|
)
|
Non-controlling interests
|
|
|
(36,109
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets acquired
|
|
|
94,249
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consideration transferred
|
|
|
(76,982
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on a bargain purchase
|
|
|
17,267
|
|
The result of this business combination was a bargain purchase of R$ 17,267 for Raízen Combustíveis, and 50% of this gain was recorded in the Company’s income statement under Other, net. This bargain purchase was recognized principally as a result of the assets that were contributed by Raízen being recognized at historical carrying values whilst the assets previously pertaining to Mime were recognized at fair value.
On November 12, 2012, Cosan, through Raízen Combustíveis, acquired an additional 3.7% interest in Mime's common stock from the non-controlling interest for R$ 15,025, paid in cash. On the date of this acquisition the equity of Mime was R$ 143,991 and the value related to the additional stake acquired was R$ 5,327 generating a loss of R$ 9,698 which was recorded in equity.
The consolidated income statement includes from the date of acquisition, revenue and net
profit of R$ 1,647,329 and R$ 32,765, respectively of Mime.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
(v)
|
Costa Rica Canavieira Ltda. (“Costa Rica”)
|
On June 28, 2012, through a Share Purchase and Sale Agreement, our joint venture Raízen Energia acquired all of the shares of Costa Rica for R$ 115,000, as follows: i) R$ 100,000 paid in cash and ii) Conditional payment of up to R$ 15,000 depending on the achievement of certain terms in the agreement.
This acquisition was for to increasing access to sugarcane.
On July 6, 2012, the subsidiary paid the conditional tranche in the amount of R$ 8,435. Thus, at the end of the operation, the full amount paid for the acquisition of the Costa Rica totaled R$ 108,434.
According to the appraisal report, the book values of the assets at the acquisition date were as follows:
Biological assets
|
|
|
20,827
|
|
Land leases agreement
|
|
|
9,375
|
|
Agricultural contracts partially assessed
(i)
|
|
|
19,730
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total identified net assets
|
|
|
49,932
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consideration transferred,
|
|
|
|
|
net of cash acquired
|
|
|
108.434
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preliminary goodwill
|
|
|
58,502
|
|
|
(i)
|
On September 26, 2012, Raízen Energia sold to São Martinho S.A. rights relating to agricultural contracts previously acquired through the acquisition of Costa Rica’s business combination for R$19,730.
|
The preliminary goodwill recognized principally relates to expected synergies to be achieved with the Company’s existing operations.
Although it has been done a preliminary allocation, the Company is currently analyzing the purchase price allocation, which is expected to be concluded by June 2013.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
14.
|
Equity method investments
|
|
|
Issued
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustments
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisitions /
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share of
|
|
|
Share of
|
|
|
|
shares of the
|
|
|
shares / held
|
|
|
Percentage
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
Equity
|
|
|
of equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
disposals /
|
|
|
Radar's
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
profit (loss)
|
|
|
profit (loss)
|
|
|
|
investe
|
|
|
by Cosan
|
|
|
of interest (%)
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
pick-up
|
|
|
evaluation
|
|
|
Dividends
|
|
|
mergers
|
|
|
consolidation
|
|
|
increase
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A.
|
|
|
21,148,989
|
|
|
|
4,001,167
|
|
|
|
18.92
|
|
|
|
283,259
|
|
|
|
67,611
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(2,831
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(348,039
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
22,514
|
|
|
|
28,658
|
|
Codexis Inc.
(a)
|
|
|
35,965,000
|
|
|
|
5,573,000
|
|
|
|
15.50
|
|
|
|
49,866
|
|
|
|
(4,758
|
)
|
|
|
4,259
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,672
|
|
|
|
54,039
|
|
|
|
(1,086
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Logum Logística S.A. ("Logum")
(a)
|
|
|
430,556,443
|
|
|
|
86,111,288
|
|
|
|
20.00
|
|
|
|
25,731
|
|
|
|
(6,091
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
19,640
|
|
|
|
(4,796
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Uniduto Logística
(a)
|
|
|
106,973,748
|
|
|
|
49,188,382
|
|
|
|
45.98
|
|
|
|
6,959
|
|
|
|
(620
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
3,418
|
|
|
|
9,757
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Tellus Brasil Participações Ltda.
(b)
|
|
|
12,201,794
|
|
|
|
23,572,145
|
|
|
|
51.00
|
|
|
|
7,979
|
|
|
|
7,337
|
|
|
|
93
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
23,489
|
|
|
|
930
|
|
|
|
39,828
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
CTC - Centro Tecnologia Canavieira S.A.
(a)
|
|
|
73,102
|
|
|
|
634,400
|
|
|
|
11.52
|
|
|
|
4,892
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,552
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
15,156
|
|
|
|
(509
|
)
|
|
|
22,091
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other investments
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
40,343
|
|
|
|
(4,619
|
)
|
|
|
2,553
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(14,548
|
)
|
|
|
(3,108
|
)
|
|
|
2,056
|
|
|
|
22,677
|
|
|
|
16,636
|
|
|
|
(3,471
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
419,029
|
|
|
|
58,860
|
|
|
|
6,905
|
|
|
|
(2,831
|
)
|
|
|
2,552
|
|
|
|
(362,587
|
)
|
|
|
35,537
|
|
|
|
10,567
|
|
|
|
168,032
|
|
|
|
33,268
|
|
|
|
25,187
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
Information of investments:
|
|
At March 31, 2013
|
|
|
Assets
|
|
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
Equity
|
|
|
Income
|
|
Codexis Inc.
(a)
|
|
|
201,310
|
|
|
|
43,347
|
|
|
|
157,962
|
|
|
|
(62,037
|
)
|
Logum Logística S.A. ("Logum")
(a)
|
|
|
1,083,020
|
|
|
|
886,615
|
|
|
|
196,405
|
|
|
|
(60,906
|
)
|
Uniduto Logística
(a)
|
|
|
30,558
|
|
|
|
24
|
|
|
|
30,534
|
|
|
|
(539
|
)
|
Tellus Brasil Participações Ltda.
(b)
|
|
|
800,479
|
|
|
|
22,459
|
|
|
|
778,020
|
|
|
|
124,079
|
|
CTC - Centro Tecnologia Canavieira S.A.
(a)
|
|
|
216,910
|
|
|
|
56,859
|
|
|
|
160,051
|
|
|
|
(2,490
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,304,723
|
|
|
|
1,067,284
|
|
|
|
3,237,438
|
|
|
|
141,251
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2012
|
|
|
Assets
|
|
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
Equity
|
|
|
Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A.
|
|
|
1,685,618
|
|
|
|
188,392
|
|
|
|
1,497,226
|
|
|
|
162,544
|
|
Codexis Inc.
(a)
|
|
|
247,663
|
|
|
|
60,552
|
|
|
|
187,111
|
|
|
|
(2,138
|
)
|
Logum Logística S.A. ("Logum")
(a)
|
|
|
741,782
|
|
|
|
484,471
|
|
|
|
257,311
|
|
|
|
(28,670
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,675,063
|
|
|
|
733,415
|
|
|
|
1,941,648
|
|
|
|
131,736
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2011
|
|
|
|
Assets
|
|
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
Equity
|
|
|
Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A.
|
|
|
1,804,609
|
|
|
|
426,355
|
|
|
|
1,378,254
|
|
|
|
151,421
|
|
Logum Logística S.A. ("Logum")
(a)
|
|
|
101,982
|
|
|
|
8,343
|
|
|
|
93,639
|
|
|
|
(4,829
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,906,591
|
|
|
|
434,698
|
|
|
|
1,471,893
|
|
|
|
146,592
|
|
|
(a)
|
Shares held by Raízen Energia. The definition of significant influence in these associates was due to the Company's right to appoint key management, as well as the rights to participate in key decisions relating to relevant operational and strategic issues.
|
|
(b)
|
The Company is entitled to 5% of the economic benefits of this associate as established in shareholders agreement.
|
The balance of investment property is composed as follow:
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
At March 31, 2012
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of business combination ("Radar")
|
|
|
1,784,413
|
|
Transfer of assets between segments
|
|
|
468,152
|
|
Fair value of assets transferred - initial recognition
|
|
|
83,318
|
|
Change in fair value
|
|
|
138,776
|
|
Disposals
|
|
|
(1,221
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2013
|
|
|
2,473,438
|
|
Investment properties include agricultural land located in the Southeast, Midwest and Northeast regions of Brazil, which are leased to third parties and jointly controlled entities. The leases agreement have an average term of 18 years for the cultivation of sugarcane and 10 years for grain.
The fair value of agricultural land was determined based on the method of direct comparison of data from the market, using transactions concerning comparable properties (property type, location, quality of the property) observed in the market (Level 2). The portfolio is valued annually by independent experts and reviewed periodically by internal professionals technically qualified to perform such appraisals.
On April 4, 2012, the Company transferred Land from Property, plant and equipment to Investment Property, in the amount of R$ 468,152, recognizing the effect of changes in the comprehensive income between the book value and the fair value of these properties in the amount of R$ 83,318, and reduced the estimate of income tax and social contribution of R$ 107,417 due to change in the applicable tax rate.
At April 1, 2010
|
|
|
963,244
|
|
Change in fair value, net
|
|
|
381,894
|
|
Increase due to planning and growing costs
|
|
|
745,572
|
|
Harvested sugarcane transferred to inventories
|
|
|
(616,693
|
)
|
Business combination
|
|
|
87,115
|
|
At March 31, 2011
|
|
|
1,561,132
|
|
Change in fair value, net
|
|
|
60,093
|
|
Increase due to planning and growing costs
|
|
|
551,974
|
|
Harvested sugarcane transferred to inventories
|
|
|
(401,592
|
)
|
Proportional consolidation impact due to the
|
|
|
|
|
formation of Joint Ventures (50%)
(b)
|
|
|
(803,584
|
)
|
At March 31, 2012
|
|
|
968,023
|
|
Change in fair value, net
|
|
|
(112,511
|
)
|
Increase due to planning and growing costs
|
|
|
474,392
|
|
Harvested sugarcane transferred to inventories
(a)
|
|
|
(351,079
|
)
|
Business combination - Costa Rica
|
|
|
10,414
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2013
|
|
|
989,239
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
(a)
|
R$18,451 of this amount was allocated in sugar and ethanol inventory as of March 31, 2013;
|
|
(b)
|
The Company has reflected this roll-forward activity as a “net” adjustment. This net adjustment would actually represent the de-consolidation of 100% of the biological assets of subsidiaries de-recognized, and the addition of 50% of the fair value of the biological assets of the Joint Ventures then proportionally consolidated.
|
Sugarcane plants
Areas cultivated represent only sugarcane, without considering the land used to grow these crops. The following assumptions were used to determine fair value using the discounted cash flow:
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Crop area (hectares)
|
|
|
391,162
|
|
|
|
382,798
|
|
Expect productivity (tons of cane per hectare)
|
|
|
81.09
|
|
|
|
78.20
|
|
Total amount of recoverable sugar - TRS(kg)
|
|
|
133.460
|
|
|
|
137.270
|
|
Price kg TRS projected average (R$/kg)
|
|
|
0.4728
|
|
|
|
0.4881
|
|
Average age of ratoons
|
|
|
3.710
|
|
|
|
3.950
|
|
Sugar production depends on the volume and sucrose content of the sugarcane grown or supplied by farmers located near the mills. The crop yield and the sucrose content in sugarcane mainly depends on weather conditions such as rainfall and temperature.
Historically, weather conditions have caused volatility in ethanol and sugar production, and consequently in operating results because it cause damage to the annual harvest. Future climate conditions may reduce the amount of sugar and sugarcane that the Company will obtain in a particular season or in the sucrose content of sugarcane. Additionally, the Company’s business is subject to seasonality according to the growth cycle of sugarcane in the south-central region of Brazil. The period of annual harvest of sugarcane in South-Central region of Brazil begins in April / May and ends in November / December. This creates variations in stock, usually high in November to cover sales between crop (i.e. from December to April) and a degree of seasonality in gross profit from sales of ethanol and sugar significantly lower in the last quarter of fiscal year. The seasonality and any reduction in the volume of sugar recovered could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
17.
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
At March 31, 2012
|
|
|
Additions
|
|
|
Disposals
|
|
|
Capitalization/
Reclassification
|
|
|
"Cosan Alimentos" de-consolidation
|
|
|
Business combination
|
|
|
At March 31, 2013
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Land and Rural Properties
|
|
|
1,570,489
|
|
|
|
2,450
|
|
|
|
(135,060
|
)
|
|
|
(570,474
|
)
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
|
1,461
|
|
|
|
868,858
|
|
Buildings and Improvements
|
|
|
1,069,914
|
|
|
|
1,170
|
|
|
|
(13,229
|
)
|
|
|
(40,001
|
)
|
|
|
(61,798
|
)
|
|
|
29,818
|
|
|
|
985,874
|
|
Machinery, Equipment and Facilities
|
|
|
5,274,545
|
|
|
|
48,357
|
|
|
|
(123,779
|
)
|
|
|
850,430
|
|
|
|
(28,471
|
)
|
|
|
13,316
|
|
|
|
6,034,398
|
|
Airplanes, vessels and vehicles
|
|
|
334,157
|
|
|
|
277
|
|
|
|
(4,810
|
)
|
|
|
(51,258
|
)
|
|
|
(333
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
278,033
|
|
Rail Cars and Locomotives
|
|
|
391,647
|
|
|
|
41,511
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
9,102
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
442,260
|
|
Furniture and Fixtures and Computer Equipment
|
|
|
125,267
|
|
|
|
538
|
|
|
|
(8,551
|
)
|
|
|
16,050
|
|
|
|
(2,658
|
)
|
|
|
814
|
|
|
|
131,460
|
|
Construction in progress
|
|
|
675,000
|
|
|
|
790,047
|
|
|
|
(161
|
)
|
|
|
(761,204
|
)
|
|
|
(9,860
|
)
|
|
|
2,032
|
|
|
|
695,854
|
|
Renovation and maintenance of machines and equipment
|
|
|
263,449
|
|
|
|
301,147
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(276,826
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
287,770
|
|
Other
|
|
|
157,508
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
(603
|
)
|
|
|
(142,226
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
14,684
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,861,976
|
|
|
|
1,185,502
|
|
|
|
(286,193
|
)
|
|
|
(966,407
|
)
|
|
|
(103,128
|
)
|
|
|
47,441
|
|
|
|
9,739,191
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Buildings and Improvements
|
|
|
(262,910
|
)
|
|
|
(32,487
|
)
|
|
|
6,292
|
|
|
|
(14,476
|
)
|
|
|
6,847
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(296,734
|
)
|
Machinery, Equipment and Facilities
|
|
|
(1,388,712
|
)
|
|
|
(305,761
|
)
|
|
|
58,278
|
|
|
|
(73,615
|
)
|
|
|
17,816
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,691,994
|
)
|
Airplanes, vessels and vehicles
|
|
|
(138,935
|
)
|
|
|
(18,753
|
)
|
|
|
4,345
|
|
|
|
10,126
|
|
|
|
253
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(142,964
|
)
|
Rail Cars and Locomotives
|
|
|
(18,397
|
)
|
|
|
(13,267
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(31,664
|
)
|
Furniture and Fixtures and Computer Equipment
|
|
|
(81,302
|
)
|
|
|
(12,349
|
)
|
|
|
7,403
|
|
|
|
(76
|
)
|
|
|
1,661
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(84,663
|
)
|
Renovation and maintenance of machines and equipment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(308,381
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
263,449
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(44,932
|
)
|
Other
|
|
|
(104,757
|
)
|
|
|
(732
|
)
|
|
|
674
|
|
|
|
93,678
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(11,137
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,995,013
|
)
|
|
|
(691,730
|
)
|
|
|
76,992
|
|
|
|
279,086
|
|
|
|
26,577
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(2,304,088
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
7,866,963
|
|
|
|
493,772
|
|
|
|
(209,201
|
)
|
|
|
(687,321
|
)
|
|
|
(76,551
|
)
|
|
|
47,441
|
|
|
|
7,435,103
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
De-consolidation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capitalization /
|
|
|
and JV's
|
|
|
Business
|
|
|
At March 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
Additions
|
|
|
Disposals
|
|
|
Reclassification
|
|
|
formation, net
(a)
|
|
|
combination
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Land and Rural Properties
|
|
|
1,263,240
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(40,011
|
)
|
|
|
15,965
|
|
|
|
384,561
|
|
|
|
(53,266
|
)
|
|
|
1,570,489
|
|
Buildings and Improvements
|
|
|
1,122,256
|
|
|
|
4,764
|
|
|
|
(24,559
|
)
|
|
|
89,661
|
|
|
|
(153,107
|
)
|
|
|
30,899
|
|
|
|
1,069,914
|
|
Machinery, Equipment and Facilities
|
|
|
4,980,432
|
|
|
|
49,056
|
|
|
|
(30,209
|
)
|
|
|
330,325
|
|
|
|
(69,256
|
)
|
|
|
14,197
|
|
|
|
5,274,545
|
|
Airplanes, vessels and vehicles
|
|
|
353,945
|
|
|
|
7,885
|
|
|
|
(11,449
|
)
|
|
|
10,312
|
|
|
|
(26,703
|
)
|
|
|
167
|
|
|
|
334,157
|
|
Rail Cars and Locomotives
|
|
|
341,647
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
50,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
391,647
|
|
Furniture and Fixtures and Computer Equipment
|
|
|
137,206
|
|
|
|
520
|
|
|
|
(21,012
|
)
|
|
|
16,114
|
|
|
|
(8,869
|
)
|
|
|
1,308
|
|
|
|
125,267
|
|
Construction in progress
|
|
|
1,367,712
|
|
|
|
980,855
|
|
|
|
(6,022
|
)
|
|
|
(782,761
|
)
|
|
|
(888,103
|
)
|
|
|
3,319
|
|
|
|
675,000
|
|
Renovation and maintenance of machines and equipment
|
|
|
1,043,342
|
|
|
|
362,511
|
|
|
|
(747,891
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(394,513
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
263,449
|
|
Other
|
|
|
4,782
|
|
|
|
13,077
|
|
|
|
(17,715
|
)
|
|
|
796
|
|
|
|
156,568
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
157,508
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,614,562
|
|
|
|
1,418,668
|
|
|
|
(898,868
|
)
|
|
|
(269,588
|
)
|
|
|
(999,422
|
)
|
|
|
(3,376
|
)
|
|
|
9,861,976
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Buildings and Improvements
|
|
|
(287,620
|
)
|
|
|
(43,716
|
)
|
|
|
11,539
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
59,344
|
|
|
|
(2,457
|
)
|
|
|
(262,910
|
)
|
Machinery, Equipment and Facilities
|
|
|
(1,472,512
|
)
|
|
|
(288,990
|
)
|
|
|
19,506
|
|
|
|
14,968
|
|
|
|
346,824
|
|
|
|
(8,508
|
)
|
|
|
(1,388,712
|
)
|
Airplanes, vessels and vehicles
|
|
|
(165,341
|
)
|
|
|
(26,506
|
)
|
|
|
5,610
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
47,416
|
|
|
|
(114
|
)
|
|
|
(138,935
|
)
|
Rail Cars and Locomotives
|
|
|
(6,128
|
)
|
|
|
(12,269
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(18,397
|
)
|
Furniture and Fixtures and Computer Equipment
|
|
|
(87,460
|
)
|
|
|
(11,297
|
)
|
|
|
18,750
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(559
|
)
|
|
|
(736
|
)
|
|
|
(81,302
|
)
|
Renovation and maintenance of machines and equipment
|
|
|
(611,859
|
)
|
|
|
(303,082
|
)
|
|
|
747,891
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
167,050
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other
|
|
|
(3,118
|
)
|
|
|
(6,942
|
)
|
|
|
9,297
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(103,994
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(104,757
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,634,038
|
)
|
|
|
(692,802
|
)
|
|
|
812,593
|
|
|
|
14,968
|
|
|
|
516,081
|
|
|
|
(11,815
|
)
|
|
|
(1,995,013
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
7,980,524
|
|
|
|
725,866
|
|
|
|
(86,275
|
)
|
|
|
(254,620
|
)
|
|
|
(483,341
|
)
|
|
|
(15,191
|
)
|
|
|
7,866,963
|
|
|
(a)
|
The Company has reflected this roll-forward activity as a “net” adjustment. This net adjustment would actually represent the de-consolidation of 100% of the property, plant and equipment of subsidiaries de-recognized, and the addition of 50% of the property, plant and equipment of the JVs then proportionally consolidated.
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
Capitalization of borrowing cost
During the period ended March 31, 2013, the borrowing costs capitalized amounted to R$ 38,129 (R$ 71,661 during the year ended March 31, 2012). The weighted average interest rate, used for the capitalization of interest on the balance of construction in progress, was 6.26% per year through March 31, 2013 (8.60% per year during the year ended March 31, 2012).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
"Cosan
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capitalization /
|
|
|
Alimentos" de-
|
|
|
Business
|
|
|
At March 31,
|
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
Additions
|
|
|
Disposals
|
|
|
Reclassification
|
|
|
consolidation
|
|
|
combination
|
|
|
2013
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Software licenses
|
|
|
106,970
|
|
|
|
8,601
|
|
|
|
(1,832
|
)
|
|
|
4,715
|
|
|
|
(128
|
)
|
|
|
98,708
|
|
|
|
217,034
|
|
Trademarks
|
|
|
608,411
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(2,412
|
)
|
|
|
(1,770
|
)
|
|
|
(83,585
|
)
|
|
|
26,616
|
|
|
|
547,260
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
2,932,254
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,580
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
110,555
|
|
|
|
3,044,389
|
|
Operation Licenses
|
|
|
282,734
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
282,734
|
|
Concession right
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
237,316
|
|
|
|
(9,117
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
7,513,941
|
|
|
|
7,742,140
|
|
Customer agreements and related
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
customer relationships
|
|
|
602,646
|
|
|
|
92,829
|
|
|
|
(434
|
)
|
|
|
60,230
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
419,786
|
|
|
|
1,175,057
|
|
Leases
|
|
|
79,919
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(9,866
|
)
|
|
|
1,769
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
9,866
|
|
|
|
81,688
|
|
Distribution rights
|
|
|
451,371
|
|
|
|
179,440
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
35,487
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,598
|
|
|
|
667,896
|
|
Improvements in public concessions
|
|
|
236,397
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
105,152
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
341,549
|
|
Other
|
|
|
122,072
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
|
(69,930
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
52,134
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,422,774
|
|
|
|
518,186
|
|
|
|
(23,669
|
)
|
|
|
137,233
|
|
|
|
(83,713
|
)
|
|
|
8,181,070
|
|
|
|
14,151,881
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Software licenses
|
|
|
(85,056
|
)
|
|
|
(24,688
|
)
|
|
|
1,785
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
116
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(107,840
|
)
|
Trademarks
|
|
|
(110,431
|
)
|
|
|
(70,934
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,770
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(179,595
|
)
|
Operation Licenses
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(11,740
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(11,740
|
)
|
Concession right
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(135,053
|
)
|
|
|
8,006
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(127,047
|
)
|
Customer agreements and related
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
customer relationships
|
|
|
(66,146
|
)
|
|
|
(118,070
|
)
|
|
|
436
|
|
|
|
(76,155
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(259,935
|
)
|
Leases
|
|
|
(12,652
|
)
|
|
|
(3,496
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
14,288
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,860
|
)
|
Distribution rights
|
|
|
(133,655
|
)
|
|
|
(94,218
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(17,835
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(245,708
|
)
|
Improvements in public concessions
|
|
|
(14,968
|
)
|
|
|
(16,420
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(25
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(31,413
|
)
|
Other
|
|
|
(67,611
|
)
|
|
|
(7,855
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
50,561
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(24,905
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(490,519
|
)
|
|
|
(482,474
|
)
|
|
|
10,227
|
|
|
|
(27,393
|
)
|
|
|
116
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(990,043
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
4,932,255
|
|
|
|
35,712
|
|
|
|
(13,442
|
)
|
|
|
109,840
|
|
|
|
(83,597
|
)
|
|
|
8,181,070
|
|
|
|
13,161,838
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
De-consolidation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capitalization /
|
|
|
and JV's
|
|
|
Business
|
|
|
At March 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
Additions
|
|
|
Disposals
|
|
|
Reclassification
|
|
|
formation, net
(a)
|
|
|
combination
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Software licenses
|
|
|
98,063
|
|
|
|
849
|
|
|
|
(20
|
)
|
|
|
14,954
|
|
|
|
(6,992
|
)
|
|
|
116
|
|
|
|
106,970
|
|
Trademarks
|
|
|
429,671
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(11,286
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
190,026
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
608,411
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
2,697,221
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(637,534
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
836,601
|
|
|
|
35,966
|
|
|
|
2,932,254
|
|
Operation Licenses and
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Customer relationships
|
|
|
583,420
|
|
|
|
23,437
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
8,857
|
|
|
|
269,666
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
885,380
|
|
Leases
|
|
|
155,505
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(232
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(75,354
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
79,919
|
|
Distribution rights
|
|
|
170,291
|
|
|
|
129,340
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
9,381
|
|
|
|
142,359
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
451,371
|
|
Improvements in public concessions
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
236,397
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
236,397
|
|
Other
|
|
|
43,263
|
|
|
|
12,249
|
|
|
|
(8,649
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
75,209
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
122,072
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,177,434
|
|
|
|
165,875
|
|
|
|
(657,721
|
)
|
|
|
269,589
|
|
|
|
1,431,515
|
|
|
|
36,082
|
|
|
|
5,422,774
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Software licenses
|
|
|
(66,111
|
)
|
|
|
(8,508
|
)
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(10,357
|
)
|
|
|
(100
|
)
|
|
|
(85,056
|
)
|
Trademarks
|
|
|
(98,710
|
)
|
|
|
(44,579
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
32,858
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(110,431
|
)
|
Operation Licenses and
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Customer relationships
|
|
|
(41,038
|
)
|
|
|
(46,904
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
21,796
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(66,146
|
)
|
Leases
|
|
|
(15,118
|
)
|
|
|
(3,792
|
)
|
|
|
232
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
6,026
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(12,652
|
)
|
Distribution rights
|
|
|
(62,387
|
)
|
|
|
(36,627
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(34,641
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(133,655
|
)
|
Improvements in public concessions
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(14,968
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(14,968
|
)
|
Other
|
|
|
(4,495
|
)
|
|
|
(13,945
|
)
|
|
|
(222
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(48,949
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(67,611
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(287,859
|
)
|
|
|
(154,355
|
)
|
|
|
30
|
|
|
|
(14,968
|
)
|
|
|
(33,267
|
)
|
|
|
(100
|
)
|
|
|
(490,519
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
3,889,575
|
|
|
|
11,520
|
|
|
|
(657,691
|
)
|
|
|
254,621
|
|
|
|
1,398,248
|
|
|
|
35,982
|
|
|
|
4,932,255
|
|
(a)
|
The Company has reflected this roll-forward activity as a “net” adjustment. This net adjustment would actually represent the de-consolidation of 100% of intangible assets of subsidiaries de-recognized, and the addition of 50% of the fair value of the intangible assets of the JV’s then proportionally consolidated.
|
|
|
Annual rate of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intangible assets (excluding goodwill)
|
|
amortization - %
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Software licenses
|
|
|
20.00
|
|
|
|
21,502
|
|
|
|
21,915
|
|
Trademarks
(a)
|
|
|
20.00
|
|
|
|
212,203
|
|
|
|
260,313
|
|
Trademark Mobil
(b)
|
|
|
10.00
|
|
|
|
131,258
|
|
|
|
154,082
|
|
Trademark União
(c)
|
|
|
2.00
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
83,585
|
|
Customer agreements
(d)
|
|
|
3.00
|
|
|
|
506,917
|
|
|
|
535,405
|
|
Operating licenses and customer agreements
(e)
|
|
|
4.00
|
|
|
|
270,995
|
|
|
|
283,829
|
|
Favorable operating leases
(f)
|
|
|
6.00
|
|
|
|
79,364
|
|
|
|
67,267
|
|
Distribution rights
(g)
|
|
Over the life of the agreement
|
|
|
|
422,188
|
|
|
|
317,716
|
|
Improvements in public concessions
(h)
|
|
Over the life of the agreement
|
|
|
|
305,251
|
|
|
|
221,428
|
|
Concession contract - COMGÁS
(i)
|
|
Remaining concession period
|
|
|
|
8,071,839
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
95,931
|
|
|
|
54,460
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,117,448
|
|
|
|
2,000,000
|
|
|
(a)
|
Refers to the right to use the trademark for fuel distribution through its joint venture Raízen Combustíveis;
|
|
(b)
|
Refers to the right to use the trademark of Mobil Lubricants;
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
(c)
|
Refers to the right to use the trademark for União sugar arising from the business combination. Reclassified to assets held for sale;
|
|
(d)
|
Refers to the relationships between Raízen Combust
í
veis and the gas stations that maintain its flags and the distribution contracts acquired through the business combination;
|
|
(e)
|
Refers to the Licenses to carry out port operations and the customer relationships held by Rumo, from business combinations;
|
|
(f)
|
Intangible assets related to agreements for existing land leases from business combinations;
|
|
(g)
|
Intangible assets related to customer agreements with preferred providers of products and trademarks;
|
|
(h)
|
Refers to Rumo’s transportation contract with América Latina Logística which provides for the right to charge for railroad transportation in exchange for investments in track upgrade;
|
|
(i)
|
Refers to the public concession contract of gas distribution, which represents the right to charge users for gas supply. The amortization term is 37 years (the remaining concession period, plus extension).
|
Impairment testing for cash-generating units containing goodwill
The Company annually tests the recoverable amounts of intangible assets with indefinite useful lives, composed primarily of goodwill for expected future earnings arising from business combinations and the formation of Joint Ventures.
Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets subject to depreciation and amortization are tested for impairment whenever there are indicators that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. No impairment indicators were identified for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.
Goodwill acquired through business combinations and arising from the formation of the Joint Venture is allocated to four cash generating units, which are also reportable operating segments, as shown below:
Carrying amount of goodwill
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Cash-generating unit Raízen Energia S.A.
|
|
|
1,449,095
|
|
|
|
1,405,407
|
|
Cash-generating unit Raízen Combustíveis S.A.
|
|
|
889,479
|
|
|
|
855,907
|
|
Cash-generating unit Rumo
|
|
|
100,451
|
|
|
|
98,972
|
|
Cash-generating unit Cosan - Other Business
|
|
|
605,365
|
|
|
|
571,969
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total goodwill
|
|
|
3,044,390
|
|
|
|
2,932,255
|
|
Recoverable amount is determined by value in use calculations, using discounted cash flows determined by management and based on budgets that take into account the assumptions related to each business, using information available in the market and previous performance. Discounted cash flows are estimated for a horizon of 5 to 10 years and carried into perpetuity assuming a real growth rate of zero. Management considers appropriate to use longer than five years in the preparation of the discounted cash flows as it reflects the estimated time for use of the asset groups and businesses.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
The main assumptions used were: (i) Raizen Energia: expected sales price of commodities over a long-term horizon, productivity of agricultural and biological assets, Total Recoverable Sugar performance, loading, cutting and transportation costs, product acquisition costs, agricultural cultivation, among others, (ii) Raizen Combustíveis: expected growth in operations based on Gross Domestic Product and automotive fleet growth projections and other macroeconomic aspects, (iii) Rumo: expectations of the Brazilian sugar production market, mainly exportable volumes; storage capacity; costs related to shipping services and port operations (stevedoring, charges and regulatory fees), (iv) Cosan other business: mainly on expected growth in operations based on Gross Domestic Product segmented and other macroeconomic aspects, as well as expected sales price of commodities.
Future cash flows were discounted at rates between 7.5% and 11.5% (weighted average cost of capital) that reflect specific risks relating to the relevant assets in each cash-generating unit.
As a result of the impairment tests performed in the period, no expense for impairment of assets or goodwill was recognized. The determination of the recoverability of assets depends on certain key assumptions as described above which are influenced by current market, technological and economic conditions. These test can not determine future impairment losses and/or whether they would be material.
|
Financial charges
(b)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nominal
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Maturity
|
Description
(a)
|
Index
|
|
interest rate
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
date
|
Senior Notes Due 2014
|
Dollar (USD)
|
|
|
9.50
|
|
|
|
356,600
|
|
|
|
322,654
|
|
Aug-14
|
Senior Notes Due 2017
|
Dollar (USD)
|
|
|
7.00
|
|
|
|
407,381
|
|
|
|
368,601
|
|
Feb-17
|
Senior Notes Due 2018
|
Pre-fixed
|
|
|
9.50
|
|
|
|
852,705
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Mar-18
|
Senior Notes Due 2023
|
Dollar (USD)
|
|
|
5.00
|
|
|
|
1,009,277
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Mar-23
|
BNDES
|
URTJLP
|
|
|
7.64
|
|
|
|
724,613
|
|
|
|
683,586
|
|
Oct-25
|
BNDES
|
Pre-fixed
|
|
|
4.50
|
|
|
|
192,460
|
|
|
|
185,568
|
|
Jul-20
|
BNDES
|
UMBND
|
|
|
6.50
|
|
|
|
16,621
|
|
|
|
18,365
|
|
Jul-19
|
BNDES
|
Dollar (USD)
|
|
|
6.86
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
11
|
|
Nov-12
|
BNDES
|
TJLP
|
|
|
7.98
|
|
|
|
709,425
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Jun-17
|
BNDES
|
Selic
|
|
|
1.80
|
|
|
|
310,358
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Oct-20
|
BNDES
|
TJ462
|
|
|
7.80
|
|
|
|
77,477
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Oct-20
|
ACC
|
Dollar (USD)
|
|
|
1.90
|
|
|
|
25,533
|
|
|
|
138,369
|
|
Jun-13
|
Perpetual notes
|
Dollar (USD)
|
|
|
8.25
|
|
|
|
1,025,671
|
|
|
|
930,094
|
|
Nov-15
|
Resolution 2471 (PESA)
|
IGP-M
|
|
|
9.77
|
|
|
|
348,047
|
|
|
|
316,108
|
|
Apr-23
|
Resolution 2471 (PESA)
|
Pre-fixed
|
|
|
3.00
|
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
|
53
|
|
Oct-25
|
Rural credit
|
Pre-fixed
|
|
|
5.50
|
|
|
|
20,833
|
|
|
|
20,460
|
|
Nov-13
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
Financial charges
(b)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nominal
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Maturity
|
Description
(a)
|
Index
|
|
interest rate
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
date
|
Working capital
|
Dollar (USD) + Libor
|
|
|
1.78
|
|
|
|
659,598
|
|
|
|
410,002
|
|
Sep-16
|
Working capital
|
IGP-M
|
|
|
20.52
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
88
|
|
Dec-12
|
Working capital
|
Pre-fixed
|
|
|
14.00
|
|
|
|
3,927
|
|
|
|
5,332
|
|
Mar-15
|
Working capital
|
Dollar (USD) + Libor
|
|
|
4.46
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
185,312
|
|
Sep-16
|
Pre-payments
|
Dollar (USD) + Libor
|
|
|
4.18
|
|
|
|
459,145
|
|
|
|
507,454
|
|
Feb-16
|
Credit notes
|
CDI
|
|
|
7.39
|
|
|
|
528,986
|
|
|
|
341,226
|
|
Feb-14
|
Credit notes
|
Dollar (USD)
|
|
|
3.07
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
52,891
|
|
Oct-12
|
FINAME
|
Pre-fixed
|
|
|
4.59
|
|
|
|
372,559
|
|
|
|
397,515
|
|
Sep-22
|
FINAME
|
URTJLP
|
|
|
7.17
|
|
|
|
410,442
|
|
|
|
337,091
|
|
Nov-22
|
FINAME
|
UMBND
|
|
|
8.36
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
16
|
|
Oct-12
|
Leasing
|
Pre-fixed
|
|
|
15.02
|
|
|
|
107
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Jun-14
|
Leasing
|
100.00% CDI
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,020
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Oct-14
|
Foreign loans
|
GBP + Libor Semiannual
|
|
|
4.32
|
|
|
|
167,021
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Jun-17
|
Loan EIB
|
Dollar (USD) + Libor
|
|
|
2.26
|
|
|
|
528,902
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Sep-21
|
Resolution 4131
|
Dollar (USD) + Libor
|
|
|
3.00
|
|
|
|
549,106
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Feb-18
|
Debentures
|
CDI
|
|
|
8.62
|
|
|
|
1,417,149
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Oct-20
|
Non-convertible debentures
|
CDI
|
|
|
1.50
|
|
|
|
70,321
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Aug-14
|
FINEP
|
Pre-fixed
|
|
|
5.00
|
|
|
|
89,889
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Jan-21
|
Promissory note
|
103.00 % CDI
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
402,104
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Nov-13
|
Credit assignment
|
CDI
|
|
|
1.38
|
|
|
|
60,886
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
May-13
|
Other
|
Several
|
|
Several
|
|
|
|
85,556
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Several
|
Expenditure on issue of debt
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(66,039
|
)
|
|
|
(21,407
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,818,727
|
|
|
|
5,199,389
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,153,572
|
|
|
|
540,237
|
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,665,155
|
|
|
|
4,659,152
|
|
|
|
(a)
|
Loans and borrowings are guaranteed by promissory notes and endorsements of the Company and its jointly-controlled entities and controlling shareholders, besides other guarantees, such as: (i) credit rights originating from energy contracts (BNDES), (ii) CTN and land mortgages (PESA), and (iii) underlying assets (Property, plant and equipment and Intangible assets) being financed (FINAME);
|
|
(b)
|
Financial charges as at March 31, 2013, except where otherwise indicated.
|
Our non-current borrowings, are scheduled to fall due within the following periods as of the balance sheet date:
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
13 to 24 months
|
|
|
1,134,074
|
|
|
|
747,146
|
|
25 to 36 months
|
|
|
2,213,311
|
|
|
|
1,085,917
|
|
37 to 48 months
|
|
|
1,020,983
|
|
|
|
1,295,155
|
|
49 to 60 months
|
|
|
1,552,936
|
|
|
|
591,534
|
|
61 to 72 months
|
|
|
531,527
|
|
|
|
179,137
|
|
73 to 84 months
|
|
|
899,563
|
|
|
|
300,921
|
|
85 to 96 months
|
|
|
1,056,083
|
|
|
|
220,893
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
1,256,678
|
|
|
|
238,449
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,665,155
|
|
|
|
4,659,152
|
|
Senior Notes Due in 2014
On August 4, 2009, were issued Senior Notes in the international market in accordance with “Regulation S” and “Rule 144A” amounting to US$ 350,000 thousands, which accrued interest of 9.5% per year, payable semiannually in February and August of each year, beginning in February 2010.
Senior Notes Due in 2017
On January 26, 2007, were issued Senior Notes in the international market in accordance with “Regulation S” and “Rule 144A” amounting to US$ 400,000 thousands, which accrued interest of 7% per annum, payable semiannually in February and August of each year.
Senior Notes Due in 2018
On March, 2013, were issued Senior Notes in the international market in accordance with “Regulation S” and “Rule 144A” in the amount of R$ 850,000 thousands, which are subject to interest of 9.5% per year, payable semiannually in September and March each year.
Senior Notes Due in 2023
On March 14, 2013, were issued Senior Notes in the international market in accordance with the “Regulation S” and “Rule 144A” in the amount of US$ 500,000 thousands, which are subject to interest at 5% per annum, payable semiannually in September and March of each year.
BNDES
Refers to the financing of cogeneration projects, greenfield projects (sugar and ethanol mills), the expansion of the logistics segment and gas distribution.
Advances on Foreign Exchange Contracts (“ACC”), Pre payments and Credit Notes
ACC contracts, pre payments and credit notes have been signed with several financial institutions and will be cleared through exports made from 2012 to 2014. These transactions are subject to
interest rates payable semiannually and on maturity.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
Perpetual notes
On November 5, 2010 and July 13, 2011 the subsidiary Cosan Overseas Limited issued the total amount of US$500,000 of perpetual notes in the foreign market, in accordance with “Regulation S”, with interest at a rate of 8.25% per year, payable quarterly.
PESA - Resolution 2471- Special Agricultural Financing Program (Programa Especial de Saneamento de Ativos)
From 1998 to 2000, the Company and current the jointly-controlled Raízen Energia renegotiated their debts related to financing for agricultural costs with several financial institutions, reducing them to annual interest rates below 10%, ensuring the repayment of the debt principal through the assignment and transfer of Treasury Certificates, redeemable when the debt is cleared, using the incentives promoted by Central Bank resolution No. 2471 of February 26, 1998. That debt has been self-cleared by CTN (Note 11).
Bank debt – working capital
At December 13, 2012, a bank debt of US$ 450,000 thousands was issued in favor of the jointly-controlled subsidiary Raízen Energia, maturing in three years, its interest is payable quarterly and is subject to LIBOR + interest of 1.5% per annum.
On October 4, 2011, was issued to the Company a bank debt in the amount of USD 100.000 thousands due within 5 (five) years with a prepayment clause and annual cost of LIBOR + 4.58% per year, resources that were used to repurchase the Company's shares.
FINAME
Refers to funding related to FINAME - Machinery and Equipment Financing, mediated by various financial institutions, and intended for investment in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. These loans are subject to interest payable monthly and are secured by liens on the assets financed.
Foreign loans
On June 29, 2012 the subsidiary Cosan Lubs Investments Limited, obtained a loan of £ 54,000 in order to acquire control of Comma Oil and Chemicals Limited, which occurred in July 2012.
EIB
Refers to loans from the European Investment Bank in U.S.Dollars plus interest based on the LIBOR rate, maturing until 2021. These loans are fully covered by derivative instruments that exchange the original indexers for the CDI rate in Brazilian Reais. They correspond to the funds raised used to expand and support the natural gas distribution.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
Resolution 4131
Refers to funds raised abroad with several financial institutions, maturing until 2017, aiming to finance the cash flow of subsidiary COMGÁS.
Debentures
On October 22, 2012, the Company issued two series of debentures, of which the first series in the amount of R$ 1,900,000 and the second series in the amount of R$ 1,400,000. The first series were settled on March 2013 and the second series will have a term of eight years from the date of issuance, maturing in 01 October 2020, except in case of mandatory early redemption and / or prepayment of the debentures, pursuant to the Indenture. The yield of the debentures include compensatory interest, from the settlement date, corresponding to 123% of the accumulated variation of the average daily DI.
Non convertible debentures
On August 5, 2008, the subsidiary COMGÁS concluded the issue of a simple debenture, indivisible and not convertible into shares, at par value of R$100,000.
On August 2012 the first repayment of the principal (33.33%) was made. The remaining amortization of the principal will occur in August 2013 and 2014 with payments of 33.33% and 33.34%, respectively. Interest payments will be made annually without renegotiation. In August 2012 the fourth interest payment of R$11,840 was made.
FINEP
In November 2012, was issued to the subsidiary Cosan Biomassa obtained a bank loan of R$ 89,694, maturing in January 2021. The same agreement provides for 3 more installments of funding, totaling R$ 254,890, with pre fixed interest of 5% per year. These funds will be used for the development, production and marketing plan of new industrial technologies for the processing of biomass derived from sugar cane or other sources.
Promissory notes
On March 15, 2012, the subsidiary COMGÁS concluded the issue of 150 Promissory Notes at a par value of R$ 1,000, totaling R$ 150,000. On March 2013, COMGÁS repaid the principal and interests incurred.
On March 1, 2013, the subsidiary COMGÁS concluded the issue of 400 Promissory Notes at a par value of R$ 1,000, totaling R$ 400,000 with a maturity period of 270 days.
The amortization of the principal and interest will occur in the maturity of the promissory in notes.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
Covenants
The Company, its subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities are subject to certain restrictive financial covenants set forth in existing loans and financing agreements based on certain financial and non-financial indicators. As at March 31, 2013, Cosan, its subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities were in compliance with all debt covenants.
The measurements are required on an annual basis, at the closing of the year (March 31, 2013).
The carrying amounts and fair value of the loans and borrowings are as follows:
|
|
Carrying amount
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Senior / perpetual notes
|
|
|
3,651,634
|
|
|
|
1,621,349
|
|
|
|
3,873,074
|
|
|
|
1,741,841
|
|
Loans and borrowings
|
|
|
8,167,093
|
|
|
|
3,578,040
|
|
|
|
8,190,942
|
|
|
|
3,578,040
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
11,818,727
|
|
|
|
5,199,389
|
|
|
|
12,064,016
|
|
|
|
5,319,881
|
|
The carrying amounts of the group’s loans and borrowings are denominated in the following currencies:
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Brazilian Real
|
|
|
6,562,260
|
|
|
|
2,291,573
|
|
UK pound
|
|
|
167,021
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
US Dollar
|
|
|
5,089,447
|
|
|
|
2,907,816
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
11,818,727
|
|
|
|
5,199,389
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
20.
|
Income tax and other taxes payable
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax payable
|
|
|
37,984
|
|
|
|
11,973
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37,984
|
|
|
|
11,973
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ICMS - State VAT
|
|
|
100,756
|
|
|
|
66,601
|
|
IPI
|
|
|
876
|
|
|
|
4,631
|
|
INSS
|
|
|
16,508
|
|
|
|
13,029
|
|
PIS
|
|
|
6,476
|
|
|
|
5,003
|
|
COFINS
|
|
|
28,196
|
|
|
|
21,294
|
|
IOF
|
|
|
2,001
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Recovery program - REFIS
|
|
|
1,009,723
|
|
|
|
1,287,941
|
|
Other
|
|
|
13,839
|
|
|
|
33,871
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,178,375
|
|
|
|
1,432,370
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,216,359
|
|
|
|
1,444,343
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
246,049
|
|
|
|
241,719
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
970,310
|
|
|
|
1,202,624
|
|
Tax recovery program - Law no 11.941/09 and Provisional Measure no 470/09 (REFIS IV)
On May 27 and October 13, 2009, Law no. 11.941 and MP no. 470 was approved by the Brazilian government, creating a tax amnesty and refinancing program, permitting the taxpayer to settle its federal tax debts under previous refinancing programs, and other federal taxes subject to court disputes, with discounts on penalties and interest, and pay the balance in installments.
On June 29, 2011 the subsidiary Cosan Lubrificantes e Especialides S.A., a successor entity of Esso Brasileira de Petróleio Ltda. ("Essobrás"), joined the tax amnesty and refinancing program upon request of ExxonMobil Brasil Holdings B.V. ("ExxonMobil"), the entity that is legally responsible for the tax contingencies existing up to the date of acquisition of Essobrás by the Company (Note 11).
The maturities of long-term taxes payable are as follows:
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
13 to 24 months
|
|
|
64,178
|
|
|
|
99,083
|
|
25 to 36 months
|
|
|
63,708
|
|
|
|
97,707
|
|
37 to 48 months
|
|
|
63,274
|
|
|
|
97,254
|
|
49 to 60 months
|
|
|
62,633
|
|
|
|
96,909
|
|
61 to 72 months
|
|
|
61,469
|
|
|
|
96,270
|
|
73 to 84 months
|
|
|
61,469
|
|
|
|
95,229
|
|
85 to 96 months
|
|
|
61,470
|
|
|
|
95,229
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
532,109
|
|
|
|
524,943
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
970,310
|
|
|
|
1,202,624
|
|
21.
|
Income tax and social contribution
|
Cosan Limited is incorporated in Bermuda, which has no income taxes. The following relates to the Brazilian income taxes of Cosan S.A., its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities:
|
(a)
|
Reconciliation of income and social contribution tax expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
(Restated)
|
|
|
2011
|
|
Profit before tax
|
|
|
959,992
|
|
|
|
3,244,456
|
|
|
|
1,182,165
|
|
Income tax and social contribution at
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
nominal rate (34%)
|
|
|
(326,397
|
)
|
|
|
(1,103,115
|
)
|
|
|
(401,936
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustments to determine the effective rate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax effect of legal merger of JV entities
|
|
|
120,554
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Equity pick-up
|
|
|
20,012
|
|
|
|
11,311
|
|
|
|
8,563
|
|
Permanent differences (donations, gifts, etc.)
|
|
|
(7,543
|
)
|
|
|
(12,341
|
)
|
|
|
(9,131
|
)
|
Stock options
|
|
|
(4,521
|
)
|
|
|
(3,672
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Interest on capital
|
|
|
10,981
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Tax loss
|
|
|
(59,798
|
)
|
|
|
12,505
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Non-taxable income (loss) from overseas
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
companies
|
|
|
(33,014
|
)
|
|
|
(136,397
|
)
|
|
|
(3,056
|
)
|
Exchange variation on the subsidiary´s equity
|
|
|
44,584
|
|
|
|
86,342
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Different tax regime for entities taxed
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
on presumed profits (Note 3.16)
|
|
|
40,841
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Exchange variations on the paid up capital
|
|
|
38,832
|
|
|
|
48,708
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other
|
|
|
14,258
|
|
|
|
(19,713
|
)
|
|
|
(8,948
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax and social contribution
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
expense (current and deferred)
|
|
|
(141,211
|
)
|
|
|
(1,116,372
|
)
|
|
|
(414,508
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective rate - %
|
|
|
14.71
|
|
|
|
34.41
|
|
|
|
35.06
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
(b)
|
Deferred income tax on assets and liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
Basis
|
|
|
IRPJ
|
|
|
CSLL
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Tax losses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax losses
|
|
|
1,904,323
|
|
|
|
476,081
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
476,081
|
|
|
|
551,326
|
|
Tax losses of social contribution
|
|
|
1,955,384
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
175,985
|
|
|
|
175,985
|
|
|
|
197,863
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Temporary differences
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency receivables and payables
|
|
|
164,348
|
|
|
|
41,093
|
|
|
|
14,793
|
|
|
|
55,886
|
|
|
|
(37,387
|
)
|
Amortized goodwill
|
|
|
1,762,308
|
|
|
|
440,576
|
|
|
|
158,608
|
|
|
|
599,184
|
|
|
|
(230,523
|
)
|
Provision for judicial demands
|
|
|
690,186
|
|
|
|
172,547
|
|
|
|
62,117
|
|
|
|
234,664
|
|
|
|
247,359
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts
|
|
|
342,849
|
|
|
|
85,712
|
|
|
|
30,856
|
|
|
|
116,568
|
|
|
|
96,757
|
|
Profit sharing
|
|
|
306,335
|
|
|
|
76,584
|
|
|
|
27,570
|
|
|
|
104,154
|
|
|
|
23,565
|
|
Unrealized profits
|
|
|
(127,940
|
)
|
|
|
(31,985
|
)
|
|
|
(11,515
|
)
|
|
|
(43,500
|
)
|
|
|
(2,340
|
)
|
Other temporary differences
|
|
|
269,778
|
|
|
|
67,445
|
|
|
|
24,280
|
|
|
|
91,725
|
|
|
|
133,625
|
|
Effects of the Joint Venture
|
|
|
(3,657,582
|
)
|
|
|
(914,396
|
)
|
|
|
(329,182
|
)
|
|
|
(1,243,578
|
)
|
|
|
(1,272,118
|
)
|
Investment property
|
|
|
(2,478,117
|
)
|
|
|
(49,562
|
)
|
|
|
(26,764
|
)
|
|
|
(76,326
|
)
|
|
|
(124,515
|
)
|
Business combination - Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
(2,589,876
|
)
|
|
|
(647,469
|
)
|
|
|
(233,089
|
)
|
|
|
(880,558
|
)
|
|
|
(988,055
|
)
|
Business combination - Intangible assets
|
|
|
(4,806,829
|
)
|
|
|
(1,201,707
|
)
|
|
|
(432,615
|
)
|
|
|
(1,634,322
|
)
|
|
|
(297,463
|
)
|
Business combination - Other
|
|
|
(79,014
|
)
|
|
|
(19,754
|
)
|
|
|
(7,111
|
)
|
|
|
(26,865
|
)
|
|
|
(10,672
|
)
|
IFRS adjustments
|
|
|
(520,815
|
)
|
|
|
(130,204
|
)
|
|
|
(46,873
|
)
|
|
|
(177,077
|
)
|
|
|
(187,828
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,635,039
|
)
|
|
|
(592,940
|
)
|
|
|
(2,227,979
|
)
|
|
|
(1,900,406
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income tax - asset
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
388,732
|
|
|
|
543,024
|
|
Deferred income tax - liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,616,711
|
)
|
|
|
(2,443,430
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total of deferred taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,227,979
|
)
|
|
|
(1,900,406
|
)
|
In assessing the deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities and projected future taxable income in making this assessment. There is no expiration term for the net operating loss carry forwards. Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not that Cosan S.A. will realize the benefits of these deductible differences at March 31, 2013, as well as the net operating loss carry forwards. The amount of the deferred tax assets considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carry forward period are reduced. Income tax losses carry forward and social contribution tax losses may be offset against a maximum of 30% of annual taxable
income earned, with no statutory limitation period.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
(c)
|
Recovery of income tax and social contribution
|
In assessing the recoverability of deferred tax assets, management considers the projected future taxable income and the movement of temporary differences. When it is more likely that a part or all of the taxes will not be recovered is made a provision for the non-recovery. There is no expiration date for the use of tax losses and negative basis, but the use of these accumulated losses from previous years is limited to 30% of annual taxable income.
On March 31, 2013, the Company has the following expected realization of deferred taxes on tax losses and negative social contribution basis:
|
|
2013
|
|
No later than 1 year
|
|
|
76,348
|
|
Later than 1 year and no later than 5 years
|
|
|
273,319
|
|
Later than 5 years
|
|
|
302,399
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
652,066
|
|
|
(d)
|
Changes in deferred income taxes, net
|
The changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the year, without taking into consideration the offsetting of balances, are as follows:
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Deferred tax at beginning of the year
|
|
|
(1,900,406
|
)
|
|
|
(795,632
|
)
|
Income
|
|
|
32,873
|
|
|
|
(982,458
|
)
|
Other comprehensive imcome
|
|
|
103,211
|
|
|
|
(68,887
|
)
|
Tax effect of unrealized gain on investment in JV
|
|
|
120,554
|
|
|
|
75,846
|
|
Disposal of tax losses
|
|
|
(12,430
|
)
|
|
|
140,049
|
|
Business combination
|
|
|
(499,287
|
)
|
|
|
(22,546
|
)
|
Effect of the formation of Joint Ventures
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(232,091
|
)
|
Gain on disposal of discontinued operation
|
|
|
(73,738
|
)
|
|
|
(12,956
|
)
|
Other
|
|
|
1,244
|
|
|
|
(1,731
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax at end of the year
|
|
|
(2,227,979
|
)
|
|
|
(1,900,406
|
)
|
In assessing the recoverability of deferred income tax assets, management considers annually the projections of future taxable income and temporary differences. This analysis is performed more frequently if the facts and circumstances indicate that the recovery of assets is at risk.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
22.
|
Provision for judicial demands
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Tax
|
|
|
651,996
|
|
|
|
620,835
|
|
Civil and environmental
|
|
|
242,606
|
|
|
|
168,952
|
|
Labor
|
|
|
250,746
|
|
|
|
261,890
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,145,348
|
|
|
|
1,051,677
|
|
Judicial deposits as at March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012 are presented as follow:
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Tax
|
|
|
434,922
|
|
|
|
411,619
|
|
Civil and environmental
|
|
|
63,217
|
|
|
|
65,142
|
|
Labor
|
|
|
46,756
|
|
|
|
32,474
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
544,895
|
|
|
|
509,235
|
|
Changes in provision for judicial demands:
|
|
Tax
|
|
|
Civil
|
|
|
Labor
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2012
|
|
|
620,835
|
|
|
|
168,952
|
|
|
|
261,890
|
|
|
|
1,051,677
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision
|
|
|
31,123
|
|
|
|
70,097
|
|
|
|
110,922
|
|
|
|
212,142
|
|
Write-offs
|
|
|
(29,540
|
)
|
|
|
(57,475
|
)
|
|
|
(138,558
|
)
|
|
|
(225,573
|
)
|
Business combination
|
|
|
3,815
|
|
|
|
40,776
|
|
|
|
11,400
|
|
|
|
55,991
|
|
Monetary variation
|
|
|
25,763
|
|
|
|
20,256
|
|
|
|
5,092
|
|
|
|
51,111
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2013
|
|
|
651,996
|
|
|
|
242,606
|
|
|
|
250,746
|
|
|
|
1,145,348
|
|
Judicial claims deemed to be probable losses - accrued
The major taxation-related legal proceeding as at March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012 are described as follow:
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
Description
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Compensation with FINSOCIAL
(ii)
|
|
|
203,334
|
|
|
|
195,421
|
|
ICMS credits
(iv)
|
|
|
113,165
|
|
|
|
97,552
|
|
CIDE
(iii)
|
|
|
93,841
|
|
|
|
93,841
|
|
IPC - 89
(i)
|
|
|
83,536
|
|
|
|
82,173
|
|
INSS
(v)
|
|
|
66,379
|
|
|
|
53,167
|
|
PIS and COFINS
|
|
|
17,860
|
|
|
|
17,445
|
|
IPI
|
|
|
10,764
|
|
|
|
15,970
|
|
IRPJ and CSLL
|
|
|
2,194
|
|
|
|
2,110
|
|
Other
|
|
|
60,923
|
|
|
|
63,156
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
651,996
|
|
|
|
620,835
|
|
|
(i)
|
In 1993, Cosan Lubrificantes e Especialidades ("Cosan CLE") filed a suit to challenge the balance sheet restatement index (“IPC”) established by the Federal Government in 1989, considering that this index did not reflect the actual rate of inflation. The use of this index led the Company to overpay income and social contribution taxes. Cosan CLE obtained a favorable preliminary court ruling that allowed it to recalculate its financial position, using indices that better measured the inflation over the period. In doing so the Company adjusted the amounts of income and social contribution taxes payable and offset the overpayments for both taxes in subsequent years until 1997. Despite the favorable court rulings, the tax authorities issued a notice of infringement to the Company challenging all of the offset taxes whose values had been updated accrued. No judicial deposits were made for these processes.
|
|
(ii)
|
During the period from October 2003 to November 2006 the subsidiary Cosan CL offset FINSOCIAL against several other federal taxes, based on a final court decision in September 2003 following a decision that challenged the constitutionality of the FINSOCIAL. No judicial deposits were made for these processes.
|
|
(iii)
|
Prior to the formation of the Joint Venture, Raízen Combustíveis, formerly Shell Brasil Ltda, recorded CIDE on services provided from operations. This contingency will be reimbursed by Shell if any payment is required, and an equivalent amount is recorded as related parties. There are judicial deposits related to these processes, amounting to R$ 170,835.
|
|
(iv)
|
The provision for ICMS credits is made up of: (a) the tax assessment received, in which, despite the defense filed at the administrative and judicial levels, the legal counsel of the Company understand it is more likely than not that a loss will occur, (b) the recovery of credits and financial charges relating to issues on which the Company's management has a differing view from the tax authorities. There are judicial deposits related to these processes, amounting to R$ 8,392.
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
(v)
|
Contingencies related to INSS essentially involve: (i) The question of the legality and constitutionality of Instruction MPS / SRP No. 03 of 2005, which restricted the constitutional immunity of contributions on revenue from export exclusively to direct sales, going to tax exports made through commercial exporters or trading companies. (ii) Requirement of contribution under SENAR operations of direct and indirect export, in which the IRS understands that there is no constitutional right to immunity and (iii) Requirement of gathering pension contribution on resale of goods in the domestic market and to third parties, which do not enter on count of the calculation basis of social contribution, which focuses only on gross revenue arising from the establishment and effective production of goods not acquired.
|
|
(b)
|
Civil and environmental
|
The Company, its subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities are parties to a number of civil claims related to (i) indemnity for physical and moral damages, (ii) public civil claims related to sugarcane stubble burning, and (iii) environmental matters.
The Company, its subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities are also parties to a number of labor claims filed by former employees and service providers challenging, among other factors, the payment of additional hours, night shift premiums and risk premiums, employment inclusion, and the reimbursement of discounts from payroll such as social contributions and trade union charges, among others.
Judicial claims deemed as possible losses, and therefore accrued
The main tax claims for which an unfavorable outcome is deemed possible and for which, therefore, no provision for legal claims was recorded in the financial statements, are as follow:
Description
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Withholding income taxes
(i)
|
|
|
212,074
|
|
|
|
204,249
|
|
ICMS - State VAT
(ii)
|
|
|
1,918,247
|
|
|
|
1,705,220
|
|
IPI credit - NT
(iii)
|
|
|
383,280
|
|
|
|
378,735
|
|
Income taxes
(vii)
|
|
|
553,828
|
|
|
|
532,131
|
|
Compensation with IPI - IN 67/98
(iv)
|
|
|
197,786
|
|
|
|
188,479
|
|
INSS - social security and other
(v)
|
|
|
491,794
|
|
|
|
83,875
|
|
PIS and COFINS
(vi)
|
|
|
821,361
|
|
|
|
529,257
|
|
Other
|
|
|
549,927
|
|
|
|
493,471
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
5,128,297
|
|
|
|
4,115,417
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
(i)
|
Tax assessment - withholding income tax
|
In September 2006 the Federal Revenue Service served another notice of infringement on the Company, this time for failure to withhold and pay income tax at source on capital gains derived from the acquisition of a subsidiary.
Refers mainly to (i) Tax Assessment filed for alleged lack of payment of ICMS and non-compliance with accessory obligations, in connection with the partnership and manufacturing upon demand, with Central Paulista Açúcar e Álcool Ltda., between May to December 2006 and May to December 2007, and (ii) ICMS levied on the remittances of crystallized sugar for export purposes. In accordance with the tax agent, this product is classified as a semi-finished product and, in accordance with the ICMS regulations, would be subject to taxation, (iii) ICMS levied on possible differences in terms of sugar and alcohol inventory, arising from digital tax files and Inventory Registry Books, (iv) ICMS on rate differences due to ethanol sales to companies located in other states, which, thereafter, had their registrations revoked, and (v) disallowance of tax credits resulting from the acquisition of diesel used in the production process.
SRF Normative Instruction no 67/98 approved the procedures adopted by the industrial establishments which performed remittances without registration and payment of IPI, in relation to transfers of sugarcane carried out between July 6, 1995 and November 16, 1997 and of refined sugar between January 14, 1992 and November 16, 1997. This rule was considered in the proceedings filed by the Federal Revenue Secretariat against the Company, for which an unfavorable outcome is deemed possible, following the advice of the Company's legal counsel.
|
(iv)
|
Offsettings against IPI credits – IN 67/98
|
SRF Normative Instruction no. 67/98 allowed the refunding of IPI tax payments for sales of refined sugar from January 14, 1992 through November 16, 1997. Consequently the Company applied for the offsetting of amounts paid during the periods against other tax liabilities. However, the tax authorities denied its application for both the reimbursement and offsetting of these amounts. The Company has challenged this ruling in an administrative proceeding.
Upon being notified to pay tax debts resulting from offset transactions in light of certain changes introduced by IN SRF no. 210/02, the Company filed a writ of
mandamus
and applied for a preliminary seeking to stay the enforceability of offset taxes, in an attempt to prevent the tax authorities from pursuing the relevant tax debts in court. The preliminary injunction was granted by the court.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
Refers mainly to tax assessments received and defended by the legal counsel, concerning social security contribution on: (i) stock option plans, (ii) export sales, and (iii) the resale of materials for companies under common control and suppliers.
Refers mainly to the reversal of PIS and COFINS credits, provided by Laws 10.637/2002 and 10.833/2003, respectively. Those reversals arise from a differing interpretation of the laws by the tax authorities in relation to raw materials. These discussions are still at the administrative level.
|
(vii)
|
Income taxes – Assessment notice
|
In December 2011, the Company received notices of violations amounting to R$ 400,318, drawn up by the tax authorities in relation to the income tax and social calendar years 2006 to 2009, questioning: (i) the deductibility of expenses for the amortization of certain goodwill, (ii) the offsetting of tax losses and negative social contribution calculations, and (iii) tax on revaluation differences of the property included in fixed assets. The Company filed its defense in January 2012 and, together with its legal advisors, and has classified the risk as possible, with a loss amount of R$ 204,221. The remaining R$ 327,710 refers to various other claims in connection with income taxes and social contributions in several legal entities pertaining the subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities.
The main civil and labor claims for which unfavorable outcomes are deemed possible are as follow:
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Civil
|
|
|
1,216,704
|
|
|
|
869,954
|
|
Labor
|
|
|
575,155
|
|
|
|
1,200,573
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,791,859
|
|
|
|
2,070,527
|
|
Receivables from legal proceedings
The Company recognized a gain of R$ 318,358 in 2007, corresponding to a lawsuit filed against the Federal Government, claiming indemnification due to the prices of their products, at the time when the industry was subject to government control, were imposed in an inconsistent manner with the reality of the sector created by the government control itself, whose judgment became final in favor of the Company. Such gain was recognized as income for that year, and the receivable classified as Other non-current assets.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
At March 31, 2013, the asset recorded regarding the indemnity lawsuit and corresponding provision for attorney fees totaled R$ 366,845 and R$ 44,021 (R$ 357,967 and R$ 42,956 as at 2012), the lines "other assets" and "other liabilities" respectively. We consider the receipt of these amounts as virtually certain, as the Federal Government cannot appeal against the judgment.
The Company is part in other claims for the same nature filed against the Union, which are not recognized as they represent contingent assets.
As of March 31, 2013 Cosan Limited’s share capital consists of:
|
|
Class A and /
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class B1
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders
|
|
or BDRs
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
shares
|
|
|
%
|
|
Queluz Holding Limited
|
|
|
6,358,175
|
|
|
|
3.65
|
|
|
|
66,321,766
|
|
|
|
68.85
|
|
Usina Costa Pinto S.A. Açúcar e Alcool
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
30,010,278
|
|
|
|
31.15
|
|
Gávea funds
|
|
|
30,657,762
|
|
|
|
17.58
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other
|
|
|
137,339,404
|
|
|
|
78.77
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
174,355,341
|
|
|
|
100.00
|
|
|
|
96,332,044
|
|
|
|
100.00
|
|
Class B1 shares entitle holders to 10 votes per share and Class A shares are entitled to one vote per share.
On September 16, 2011, the Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase plan for the purpose of maintenance in treasury, cancellation or disposal. The repurchase of shares is due to 365 days and the maximum amount of repurchase is US$100 million.
During the year ended March 31, 2013, the Company acquired 690,000 shares for R$ 17,419, including expenses of repurchases share under the stock option plan approved at the Board of Directors as at September 16, 2011.
The average value acquired during the period was R$ 25.24, and the maximum and minimum value were R$ 25.60 and R$ 24.56 per share, respectively. Rising to 5,996,502 treasury shares (5,306,502 shares as at March 31,2012) for which the market price as at March 31, 2013 was R$ 19.50 (R$ 27.06 as at March 31, 2012).
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
(c)
|
Other comprehensive income
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
Comprehensive
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
Comprehensive
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
income
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
income
|
|
|
2013
|
|
Foreign currency translation differences
|
|
|
(203,454
|
)
|
|
|
20,724
|
|
|
|
(182,730
|
)
|
|
|
2,585
|
|
|
|
(180,145
|
)
|
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedge
|
|
|
(143,297
|
)
|
|
|
157,412
|
|
|
|
14,115
|
|
|
|
35,695
|
|
|
|
49,810
|
|
Revaluation of investment property
reclassified from property,
plant and equipment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
190,735
|
|
|
|
190,735
|
|
Defined benefit plan actuarial losses
|
|
|
22,570
|
|
|
|
(23,689
|
)
|
|
|
(1,119
|
)
|
|
|
(34,487
|
)
|
|
|
(35,606
|
)
|
Changes in value of available for sale financial assets from securities
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
7,131
|
|
|
|
7,131
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
(324,181
|
)
|
|
|
154,447
|
|
|
|
(169,734
|
)
|
|
|
201,659
|
|
|
|
31,925
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Owners of the company
|
|
|
(275,619
|
)
|
|
|
99,119
|
|
|
|
(176,500
|
)
|
|
|
117,594
|
|
|
|
(58,906
|
)
|
Non-controlling interests
|
|
|
(48,562
|
)
|
|
|
55,328
|
|
|
|
6,766
|
|
|
|
84,065
|
|
|
|
90,831
|
|
Raízen Energia is the parent company of entities operating in the business of sugar, ethanol and power cogeneration. Sales contracts are managed on a consolidated basis, associated with the business and not tied to a specific entity. Thus, the Company together with its entities and Cosan account for total sales commitments.
Sales in the commodity market are substantially made at the date of the sale price. However, the Company together with its subsidiaries and Cosan have several agreements in the sugar and ethanol market, by which it agrees to sell volumes of these products in future harvests.
The commitments for the sale of sugar, in tons, as at March 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
|
|
2013
(i)
|
|
|
2012
(i)
|
|
2013
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,518,640
|
|
2014
|
|
|
2,947,595
|
|
|
|
1,714,101
|
|
2015
|
|
|
514,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
2016
|
|
|
514,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
3,975,595
|
|
|
|
4,232,741
|
|
|
(i)
|
Represents 100% of the commitments of Raízen Energia, of which the Company proportionately consolidates only 50%.
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
The commitments for sales of ethanol, in cubic meters, in March 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
|
|
2013
(i)
|
|
|
2012
(i)
|
|
2013
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
454,837
|
|
2014
|
|
|
808,850
|
|
|
|
145,871
|
|
2015
|
|
|
175,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
983,850
|
|
|
|
600,708
|
|
|
(i)
|
Represents 100% of the commitments of Raízen Energia, of which the Company proportionately consolidates only 50%.
|
The commitments for sales electric energy and steam, in MWh and tonne, respectively, on March 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
|
|
Electric power
|
|
|
|
|
|
Steam
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
(i)
|
|
|
2012
(i)
|
|
|
2013
(i)
|
|
|
2012
(i)
|
|
2013
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,978,555
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
170,000
|
|
2014
|
|
|
1,944,924
|
|
|
|
1,980,554
|
|
|
|
170,000
|
|
|
|
170,000
|
|
2015
|
|
|
1,677,904
|
|
|
|
1,993,054
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
2016
|
|
|
1,669,144
|
|
|
|
1,984,294
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
2017
|
|
|
1,669,144
|
|
|
|
1,984,294
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
After 2017
|
|
|
13,243,863
|
|
|
|
15,250,163
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
20,204,979
|
|
|
|
25,170,914
|
|
|
|
170,000
|
|
|
|
340,000
|
|
|
(i)
|
Represents 100% of the commitments of Raízen Energia, of which the Company proportionately consolidates only 50%.
|
Raízen Energia has several commitments for the purchase of sugarcane from third parties in order to secure part of its production in subsequent years. The amount of sugarcane to be acquired has been calculated based on an estimate of the quantity to be ground by area. The amount to be paid by the jointly-controlled entities is determined at the end of each harvest, according to prices published by CONSECANA.
Purchase commitments by harvest, in thousands of tons as at March 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
|
2013
(i)
|
|
|
2012
(i)
|
|
2013
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
24,746,804
|
|
2014
|
|
|
26,410,050
|
|
|
|
22,096,456
|
|
2015
|
|
|
24,205,206
|
|
|
|
19,623,954
|
|
2016
|
|
|
20,982,447
|
|
|
|
16,462,984
|
|
After 2016
|
|
|
123,972,354
|
|
|
|
113,137,913
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
195,570,057
|
|
|
|
196,068,111
|
|
|
(i)
|
Represents 100% of the commitments of Raízen Energia, of which the Company proportionately consolidates only 50%.
|
The jointly-controlled entity Raízen Energia has contracts to purchase industrial equipment intended for maintenance and expansion of the mills, as well as to meet the demand of the electric energy co-generation project, in the total amount of R$ 386,566 as at March 31, 2013 (R$ 80,076 as at March 31, 2012).
Raizen Combustíveis has contracts to purchase fuel from third parties, in order to ensure its future commercialization.
The purchase commitments per harvest of Ethanol, Diesel, Gasoline, Jet Fuel and Biodiesel, in cubic meters, in March 31, 2013, are as follows:
|
|
2013
(i)
|
|
2014
|
|
|
7,815,953
|
|
2015
|
|
|
616,618
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
8,432,571
|
|
|
(i)
|
Represents 100% of the commitments of Raízen Combustíveis, of which the Company proportionately consolidates only 50%.
|
The Company also has contracts for transport services by rail, road and via ferry, with the purpose of transporting fuel between supply bases to the gas stations. The amount to be paid by the Company is determined in accordance with the contractually agreed price.
Purchase commitments per harvest, in cubic meters , transported on March 31, 2013, are as follows:
|
|
2013
|
|
2014
|
|
|
1,596,112
|
|
2015
|
|
|
1,532,112
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
3,128,224
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
The Company through its subsidiary Rumo signed a commitment of improvements to the rail network, aiming the expansion of the logistics segment, to be made in the coming years, as follows:
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
2013
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
489,794
|
|
2014
|
|
|
206,760
|
|
|
|
44,000
|
|
2015
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
206,760
|
|
|
|
535,794
|
|
Lessee
Raizen Energia has operating lease contracts on land used for planting sugarcane, which will end within 20 years.
The minimum and variables payments related to these obligations are calculated by the TRS published by CONSECANA in March 2013, and the sugarcane volume per hectare, defined in contract. The costs for these contracts during the year ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following:
|
|
2013
(i)
|
|
|
2012
(i)
|
|
Minimum installment
|
|
|
210,368
|
|
|
|
214,949
|
|
Variable installment
|
|
|
298,641
|
|
|
|
280,930
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
509,009
|
|
|
|
495,879
|
|
|
(i)
|
Represents 100% of the commitments of Raízen Energia, of which the Company proportionately consolidates only 50%.
|
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases (with initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year) as of March 31, 2013 and 2012 are:
|
|
2013
(i)
|
|
|
2012
(i)
|
|
No later than 1 year
|
|
|
560,629
|
|
|
|
553,815
|
|
Later than 1 year and no later than 5 years
|
|
|
1,778,019
|
|
|
|
1,673,249
|
|
Later than 5 years
|
|
|
1,420,455
|
|
|
|
1,676,005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
3,759,103
|
|
|
|
3,903,069
|
|
|
(i)
|
Represents 100% of the commitments of Raízen Energia, of which the Company proportionately consolidates only 50%.
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
At March 31, 2013, the Company through its subsidiary Rumo has entered into future minimum rentals payable on non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
|
|
2013
|
|
2014
|
|
|
39,464
|
|
2015
|
|
|
52,173
|
|
2016
|
|
|
57,787
|
|
2017
|
|
|
62,811
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
212,235
|
|
The Company through its subsidiary COMGÁS has 10 contracts for rental of properties and whose expenses recognized during the exercised ended on that date amounted R$ 1,510.
The lease terms are between one and six years, and the majority of lease agreements are renewable at the end of the lease period at market rate.
The minimum payments related to operating leasing are:
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Less than 1 year
|
|
|
2,888
|
|
|
|
1,860
|
|
Later than 1 year and no later than 5 years
|
|
|
566
|
|
|
|
526
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
3,454
|
|
|
|
2,386
|
|
Lessor
The Company through the companies of the Radar segment has operating leases for land for planting sugar cane and other grains.
The minimum receivables related to these obligations are calculated by the TRS and other commodities, and the harvest volume per hectare defined in contract. Revenues related to these contracts during the year ended March 31, 2013 are as follows:
|
|
2013
|
|
2013
|
|
|
48,380
|
|
2014
|
|
|
64,944
|
|
2015
|
|
|
65,057
|
|
2016
|
|
|
65,171
|
|
2017
|
|
|
65,171
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
308,723
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
The jointly controlled entity Raizen Combustíveis has fuel warehousing services contracts with third parties, according to the goals of the logistics and storage of fuel in certain regions.
Commitments of warehousing per period, in cubic meters, in March 31, 2013 are as follows:
|
|
2013
(i)
|
|
2014
|
|
|
891,410
|
|
2015
|
|
|
430,600
|
|
2016
|
|
|
288,000
|
|
2017
|
|
|
232,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
1,842,010
|
|
|
(i)
|
Represents 100% of the commitments of Raízen Combustíveis, of which the Company proportionately consolidates only 50%.
|
|
(e)
|
Commitments for the acquisition of assets and regulatory targets
|
The commitments for the acquisition of intangible assets in the amount of R$ 61,961 on March 31, 2013 are related to expenses already contracted but not yet incurred related to the acquisition, support and management of the gas distribution network, as well as administrative costs and technology to maintain the Company's business.
The regulatory commitments in the amount of R$ 529 on March 31, 2013 were set in the last tariff revision, in May 2009, based on the investment plan defined by the regulator, are expected to occur until May 2014, the end of the current tariff cycle.
Earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income by weighted average number of capital shares in circulation during the year.
The following table sets out the calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
|
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
(Restated)
|
|
|
2011
|
|
Numerator
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit from continuing operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
344.880
|
|
|
|
1,141,314
|
|
|
|
470,906
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
311.219
|
|
|
|
1,141,314
|
|
|
|
470,906
|
|
Profit from discontinued operations
|
|
|
86,549
|
|
|
|
40,028
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of capital shares
|
|
|
264,842,445
|
|
|
|
268,678,062
|
|
|
|
270,687,385
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income basic earnings per capital share
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Continued operations
|
|
R$
|
1.30
|
|
|
R$
|
4.25
|
|
|
R$
|
1.74
|
|
Discontinued operations
|
|
R$
|
0.33
|
|
|
R$
|
0.15
|
|
|
R$
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income diluted earnings per capital share
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Continued operations
|
|
R$
|
1.18
|
|
|
R$
|
4.25
|
|
|
R$
|
1.74
|
|
Discontinued operations
|
|
R$
|
0.33
|
|
|
R$
|
0.15
|
|
|
R$
|
-
|
|
The Company has unexercised employee share options which are potentially dilutive (Note 34).
26.
|
Gain on the de-recognition of subsidiaries operations to form the Joint Ventures (Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis)
|
As mentioned in note 1, on June 1, 2011, the Company concluded, together with Shell, the formation of two joint ventures: (1) Raízen Combustíveis, in the fuel distribution segment, and (ii) Raízen Energia, in the sugar and ethanol segment. The Company through its subsidiary Cosan S.A. and Shell share the control of the two entities, each one has 50% of the economic control.
The formation of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis has the objective to create one of the world’s largest producers of sugar, ethanol and bioenergy produced from sugarcane and one of the largest fuel distributors in the Brazilian market.
Due to the formation of Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis, the Company contributed its sugar and ethanol businesses, deconsolidating the related assets and liabilities and recording the remaining interest at fair value.
The process of deconsolidating the contributed business, on June 1, 2011, and the recognition of the new interest at fair value produced a gain of R$2,752,730 recorded in the year ended March 31, 2012.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
|
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
(Restated)
|
|
|
2011
|
|
Taxable gross revenue from sales of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
products and services
|
|
|
32,140,077
|
|
|
|
24,966,534
|
|
|
|
19,783,250
|
|
Construction contracts
|
|
|
230,038
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Indirect taxes and deductions
|
|
|
(2,353,627
|
)
|
|
|
(1,576,084
|
)
|
|
|
(1,719,770
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net revenue
|
|
|
30,016,488
|
|
|
|
23,390,450
|
|
|
|
18,063,480
|
|
The expenses are presented in the results by function. The reconciliation of income by nature/purpose for the years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 is detailed as follows:
Segregated as:
|
|
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
(Restated)
|
|
|
2011
|
|
Raw materials and consumables used
|
|
|
(4,389,999
|
)
|
|
|
(4,119,066
|
)
|
|
|
(3,657,462
|
)
|
Resale fuels
|
|
|
(20,031,999
|
)
|
|
|
(15,060,815
|
)
|
|
|
(10,084,103
|
)
|
Employee benefit expense
|
|
|
(1,180,807
|
)
|
|
|
(548,189
|
)
|
|
|
(905,510
|
)
|
Commercial expenses
|
|
|
(237,238
|
)
|
|
|
(452,620
|
)
|
|
|
(179,283
|
)
|
Transportation expenses
|
|
|
(754,368
|
)
|
|
|
(401,339
|
)
|
|
|
(545,212
|
)
|
Depreciation and amortization expense
|
|
|
(1,544,087
|
)
|
|
|
(1,141,595
|
)
|
|
|
(742,307
|
)
|
Other expenses
|
|
|
(683,539
|
)
|
|
|
(850,344
|
)
|
|
|
(607,652
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28,822,038
|
)
|
|
|
(22,573,968
|
)
|
|
|
(16,721,529
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
(Restated)
|
|
|
2011
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
|
(26,684,266
|
)
|
|
|
(20,887,643
|
)
|
|
|
(15,150,079
|
)
|
Selling
|
|
|
(1,292,312
|
)
|
|
|
(1,052,310
|
)
|
|
|
(1,026,000
|
)
|
General and administrative
|
|
|
(845,460
|
)
|
|
|
(634,015
|
)
|
|
|
(545,450
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28,822,038
|
)
|
|
|
(22,573,968
|
)
|
|
|
(16,721,529
|
)
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
|
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
(Restated)
|
|
|
2011
|
|
Financial Expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(639,784
|
)
|
|
|
(544,876
|
)
|
|
|
(586,887
|
)
|
Monetary variation
|
|
|
(39,216
|
)
|
|
|
(15,624
|
)
|
|
|
(81,341
|
)
|
Bank fees
|
|
|
(102,330
|
)
|
|
|
(25,490
|
)
|
|
|
(9,138
|
)
|
|
|
|
(781,330
|
)
|
|
|
(585,990
|
)
|
|
|
(677,366
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
109,310
|
|
|
|
49,794
|
|
|
|
63,791
|
|
Monetary variation
|
|
|
20,800
|
|
|
|
26,312
|
|
|
|
34,018
|
|
Investment income
|
|
|
132,573
|
|
|
|
127,320
|
|
|
|
90,345
|
|
Other
|
|
|
204
|
|
|
|
372
|
|
|
|
603
|
|
|
|
|
262,887
|
|
|
|
203,798
|
|
|
|
188,757
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange variation, net
(i)
|
|
|
(146,789
|
)
|
|
|
(93,888
|
)
|
|
|
282,706
|
|
|
|
|
(146,789
|
)
|
|
|
(93,888
|
)
|
|
|
282,706
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivatives gains (losses)
(ii)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commodities derivatives
|
|
|
3,391
|
|
|
|
18,472
|
|
|
|
6,524
|
|
Exchange rate and interest derivatives
|
|
|
(23,017
|
)
|
|
|
(711
|
)
|
|
|
34,984
|
|
Warrants in associates
|
|
|
65,230
|
|
|
|
(22,141
|
)
|
|
|
13,248
|
|
|
|
|
45,604
|
|
|
|
(4,380
|
)
|
|
|
54,756
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(619,628
|
)
|
|
|
(480,460
|
)
|
|
|
(151,147
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finance expense
|
|
|
(951,136
|
)
|
|
|
(702,730
|
)
|
|
|
(677,366
|
)
|
Finance income
|
|
|
331,508
|
|
|
|
222,270
|
|
|
|
526,219
|
|
|
(i)
|
Includes gains (losses) on foreign exchange rates relating to assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency.
|
|
(ii)
|
Includes realized results and unrealized results on operations in the futures market, options, swaps and NDFs, in addition to the effects from non-designated instruments and from the ineffective portion of hedge accounting.
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
|
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
(Restated)
|
|
|
2011
|
|
Provision for judicial demands
|
|
|
(49,281
|
)
|
|
|
(80,835
|
)
|
|
|
(23,828
|
)
|
Income on disposal of non-current assets
|
|
|
83,454
|
|
|
|
84,395
|
|
|
|
37,191
|
|
Revenue from the sale of scrap and waste
|
|
|
4,348
|
|
|
|
2,827
|
|
|
|
6,950
|
|
Rental and leasing income
|
|
|
81,105
|
|
|
|
57,197
|
|
|
|
4,111
|
|
Changes in the fair value of investment property
|
|
|
138,776
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Royalty revenue, other services and other
|
|
|
67,908
|
|
|
|
58,852
|
|
|
|
(58,252
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
326,310
|
|
|
|
122,436
|
|
|
|
(33,828
|
)
|
31.
|
Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations
|
Non-current assets held for sale
On September 24, 2010, COMGÁS management started negotiations to sell a site and buildings in the city of São Paulo, which were reclassified as current assets and held at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell are (R$ 85,426).
Discontinued operations
On October 24, 2012, the Company signed with Camil Alimentos SA (“Camil”) an Amendment to the Association Agreement and Other Covenants, concluded on May 28, 2012, whereby it was agreed to sell all the shares issued by the Company’s former subsidiary (“Docelar Alimentos e Bedidas S.A.”) to Camil, the total price of R$ 293,770. Of this total, R$ 88,770 was received in cash and the remaining R$ 205,000 will be divided into up to four annual installments indexed to CDI. Therefore, Docelar is not presented in the financial statements of the Company.
As required by IFRS 5 - Non-current assets available for sale and discontinued operations - the results of this subsidiary have to be presented in the line item "Discontinued Operations" in the statements of income for the years ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.
The net income of Docelar are presented in Note 3 - Segment Information. Cash flows from operating activities of Docelar in the current period were R$ 32,372.
32.
|
Financial instruments
|
Financial risk management
Overview
The Company is exposed to the following risk related to the use of financial instruments:
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
·
|
Foreign exchange rates;
|
This note presents information about the exposure of the Company, its subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities to the above risks, as well as the objectives of the Company's risk management policies, the polices and processes for the measurement and management of risk, and for capital management.
Risk management structure
The risks inherent to each type of business market are managed and monitored by the Company and, where applicable, risk committees are convened to discuss and determine the hedging strategy of the company in accordance with its policies and guidelines.
The jointly controlled Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustíveis has a specific treasury and trading polices to define how the risk management should be performed. To guarantee the compliance with the guidelines, there are a weekly meet to analyze the behavior: (i) Raízen Energia - the volatility of the prices of sugar and ethanol, the volatility of the exchange rate, and volatility in interest rates seeking to reduce the adverse effects of changes in prices and exchange rates, as well as monitoring liquidity risk and counterparty risk (credit risk); (ii) Raízen Combustível - the volatility of the prices of commodities, the volatility of the exchange rate, and decide the strategy to fixing the export price of JET (aviation fuel) seeking to reduce the adverse effects of changes in prices and exchange rates, as well as monitoring liquidity risk and counterparty risk (credit risk); (iii) Ethanol committee - that meets monthly to assess risks linked to ethanol marketing and to adjust the credit limit in compliance with risk police.
The Company’s subsidiary, COMGÁS, maintains a Treasury policy, approved by Board, revised periodically, which determines the standardization and the purpose for which financial operations in the company. In addition, this policy determines the methodology of evaluation of counterparty credit risk (foreign exchange transactions, derivatives, financial investments and guarantees) and stipulate what are the financial instruments allowed.
The risks management associated with financial transactions is done through the application of the Treasury policy and strategies defined by the administrators of the company. This rules provide the guidelines for the management of risks, their measurement, and consequent market risk mitigation, forecasting cash flow and exposure limits. For all the financial operations contracted, should have a financial exposure to justify particular operation.
The Company, its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities are exposed to market risks, of which the most significant are: (i) the volatility of the prices of sugar and ethanol, (ii) the volatility of the exchange rate, and (iii) volatility in interest rates. The usage of financial instruments in order to protect against these areas of volatility is determined through an analysis of the risk exposure that management intends to cover.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
As at March 31, 2013 and 2012, the fair values relating to transactions involving derivative financial instruments for hedging or other purposes were measured at market value (fair value) using observables such as quoted prices in active markets, or discounted cash flow based on market curves, and are presented below:
|
|
Notional
|
|
|
Fair value
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
P&L
(i)
|
|
|
Equity
|
|
Raízen Derivatives
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price Risk
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commodities derivatives
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future agreements
|
|
|
1,066,650
|
|
|
|
1,194,225
|
|
|
|
139,015
|
|
|
|
24,377
|
|
|
|
67,625
|
|
|
|
71,390
|
|
Options agreements
|
|
|
(8,571
|
)
|
|
|
8,954
|
|
|
|
99
|
|
|
|
782
|
|
|
|
(167
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
139,114
|
|
|
|
25,159
|
|
|
|
67,458
|
|
|
|
71,390
|
|
Exchange rate risk
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exchange rate derivatives
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future agreements
|
|
|
182,161
|
|
|
|
490,949
|
|
|
|
(652
|
)
|
|
|
1,682
|
|
|
|
(652
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Term agreements
|
|
|
12,790
|
|
|
|
258,690
|
|
|
|
249
|
|
|
|
1,773
|
|
|
|
249
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Lock exchange
|
|
|
(315,715
|
)
|
|
|
256,381
|
|
|
|
(3,490
|
)
|
|
|
3,403
|
|
|
|
(3,498
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,893
|
)
|
|
|
6,858
|
|
|
|
(3,901
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Interest rate risk
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest derivatives
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest hedge
|
|
|
819,511
|
|
|
|
318,868
|
|
|
|
(5,403
|
)
|
|
|
(1,495
|
)
|
|
|
(5,403
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,403
|
)
|
|
|
(1,495
|
)
|
|
|
(5,403
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Raízen
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
129,818
|
|
|
|
30,522
|
|
|
|
58,154
|
|
|
|
71,390
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cosan Consolidated (50% Raízen)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
64,909
|
|
|
|
15,261
|
|
|
|
29,077
|
|
|
|
35,695
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMGÁS derivatives
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exchange rate risk
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exchange rate derivatives
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Swap agreements
|
|
|
537,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
134,901
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
134,901
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
134,901
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
134,901
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Company and subsidiaries derivatives
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exchange rate risk
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exchange rate derivatives
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Term agreements
|
|
|
(252,635
|
)
|
|
|
325,029
|
|
|
|
(11,194
|
)
|
|
|
(5,282
|
)
|
|
|
(11,194
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Swap agreements
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
115
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
115
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,079
|
)
|
|
|
(5,282
|
)
|
|
|
(11,079
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Interest rate risk
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest derivatives
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Swap agreements
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
12,026
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
12,026
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,026
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
12,026
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total financial instruments contracted by
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company - except Joint Venture
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
135,848
|
|
|
|
(5,282
|
)
|
|
|
135,848
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Cosan (including 50% Raízen if applicable)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,757
|
|
|
|
9,979
|
|
|
|
164,925
|
|
|
|
35,695
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
228,919
|
|
|
|
19,590
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28,163
|
)
|
|
|
(9,611
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
(i)
|
Values from the income statement calculated for the year ended March 31, 2013 only to outstanding derivative that date.
|
Price risk
This arises from the potential for fluctuations in the market prices of products sold by the Raízen Energia, mainly raw material sugar - VHP (sugar NY#11) and white sugar (London#5 and White Sugar). These fluctuations in prices can cause substantial changes in revenue. To mitigate these risks, Raízen Energia constantly monitors the markets, seeking to anticipate changes in prices. The consolidated derivative financial instrument positions taken to hedge the price risks of commodities are shown in the table below:
Price Risk - commodities derivatives opened as at March 31, 2013
|
|
Derivatives
|
Purchased / Sold
|
Market
|
Agreement
|
Maturity date
|
|
Notional (unit)
|
|
|
Notional (R$ thousand)
|
|
|
Fair Value (R$ thousand)
|
|
Financial instruments contracted by Raizen Energia
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Composition of balance of derivative financial instruments designated in hedge accounting
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future
|
Sold
|
NYBOT
|
Sugar#11
|
May-13
|
|
|
288,151
|
T
|
|
|
235,872
|
|
|
|
9,948
|
|
Future
|
Sold
|
NYBOT
|
Sugar#11
|
Jul-13
|
|
|
420,339
|
T
|
|
|
389,275
|
|
|
|
58,964
|
|
Future
|
Sold
|
NYBOT
|
Sugar#11
|
Oct-13
|
|
|
491,513
|
T
|
|
|
460,292
|
|
|
|
64,231
|
|
Future
|
Sold
|
NYBOT
|
Sugar#11
|
Mar-14
|
|
|
24,995
|
T
|
|
|
24,394
|
|
|
|
3,254
|
|
Future
|
Sold
|
ICE
|
Sugar#5
|
May-13
|
|
|
3,000
|
T
|
|
|
3,021
|
|
|
|
(20
|
)
|
Future
|
Sold
|
ICE
|
Sugar#5
|
Aug-13
|
|
|
4,300
|
T
|
|
|
4,347
|
|
|
|
68
|
|
Sub-total of sugar futures sold
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,232,298
|
T
|
|
|
1,117,201
|
|
|
|
136,445
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Composition of balance of derivative financial instruments non-designated in hedge accounting
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future
|
Purchased
|
NYBOT
|
Sugar#11
|
May-13
|
|
|
(17,882
|
) T
|
|
|
(15,078
|
)
|
|
|
(1,058
|
)
|
Future
|
Purchased
|
NYBOT
|
Sugar#11
|
Jul-13
|
|
|
(9,246
|
) T
|
|
|
(7,633
|
)
|
|
|
(367
|
)
|
Future
|
Purchased
|
NYBOT
|
Sugar#11
|
Oct-13
|
|
|
(1,930
|
) T
|
|
|
(1,679
|
)
|
|
|
(123
|
)
|
Future
|
Purchased
|
NYBOT
|
Sugar#11
|
Mar-14
|
|
|
(3,556
|
) T
|
|
|
(3,114
|
)
|
|
|
(106
|
)
|
Sub-total of sugar future pruchased
|
|
|
|
|
|
(32,614
|
) T
|
|
|
(27,504
|
)
|
|
|
(1,654
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Call
|
Purchased
|
NYBOT
|
Sugar#11
|
Jul-13
|
|
|
(10,160
|
) T
|
|
|
(8,571
|
)
|
|
|
99
|
|
Sub-total of sugar purchased
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(10,160
|
) T
|
|
|
(8,571
|
)
|
|
|
99
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sub-total of Sugar
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,189,524
|
T
|
|
|
1,081,126
|
|
|
|
134,890
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future
|
Sold
|
BM&FBovespa
|
Ethanol Hidrated
|
Mar-13
|
|
|
28,380 m³
|
|
|
|
33,710
|
|
|
|
(71
|
)
|
Future
|
Sold
|
PlattsChicagoEthanolAsianSwap
|
Ethanol
|
Mar-13
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,194
|
|
Future
|
Sold
|
PlattsChicagoEthanolAsianSwap
|
Ethanol
|
Apr-13
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
98
|
|
Future
|
Sold
|
PlattsChicagoEthanolAsianSwap
|
Ethanol
|
Mar-13
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
467
|
|
Future
|
Sold
|
PlattsChicagoEthanolAsianSwap
|
Ethanol
|
Apr-13
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(323
|
)
|
Future
|
Sold
|
BM&F Ethanol Euro Swap
|
Ethanol
|
Jun-13
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(13
|
)
|
Future
|
Sold
|
BM&F Ethanol Euro Swap
|
Ethanol
|
Jul-13
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(29
|
)
|
Future
|
Sold
|
BM&F Ethanol Euro Swap
|
Ethanol
|
Aug-13
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(23
|
)
|
Future
|
Sold
|
CHGOETHNL
|
Ethanol
|
May-13
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(167
|
)
|
Future
|
Sold
|
CHGOETHNL
|
Ethanol
|
Jun-13
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(113
|
)
|
Sub-total of etanol futures sold
|
|
|
|
|
28,380 m³
|
|
|
|
33,710
|
|
|
|
1,020
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
Price Risk - commodities derivatives opened as at March 31, 2013
|
Derivatives
|
|
Purchased / Sold
|
|
Market
|
|
Agreement
|
|
Maturity date
|
|
Notional (unit)
|
|
Notional (R$ thousand)
|
Fair Value (R$ thousand)
|
Future
|
|
Purchased
|
|
BM&FBovespa
|
|
Ethanol Hidrated
|
|
Mar-13
|
|
(28,380) m³
|
|
(34,838)
|
|
60
|
Future
|
|
Purchased
|
|
BM&FBovespa
|
|
Ethanol Hidrated
|
|
Jun-13
|
|
(9,000) m³
|
|
(10,277)
|
|
-
|
Future
|
|
Purchased
|
|
BM&FBovespa
|
|
Ethanol Hidrated
|
|
Jul-13
|
|
(6,300) m³
|
|
(7,120)
|
|
-
|
Future
|
|
Purchased
|
|
BM&FBovespa
|
|
Ethanol Hidrated
|
|
Aug-13
|
|
(3,990) m³
|
|
(4,522)
|
|
-
|
Future
|
|
Purchased
|
|
Platts Chicago Ethanol Asian Swap
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Apr-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
9
|
Future
|
|
Purchased
|
|
Platts Chicago Ethanol Asian Swap
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Aug-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
532
|
Future
|
|
Purchased
|
|
Platts Chicago Ethanol Asian Swap
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Apr-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(601)
|
Future
|
|
Purchased
|
|
Platts Chicago Ethanol Asian Swap
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Jul-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
222
|
Future
|
|
Purchased
|
|
CHGOETHNL
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Oct-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
35
|
Future
|
|
Purchased
|
|
CHGOETHNL
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Dec-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
66
|
Future
|
|
Purchased
|
|
CHGOETHNL
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Nov-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
55
|
Sub-total of etanol futures purchased
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(47,670) m³
|
|
(56,757)
|
|
378
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Phisical Fixed
|
|
Sold
|
|
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Apr-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
865
|
Phisical Fixed
|
|
Sold
|
|
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Aug-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
531
|
Phisical Fixed
|
|
Sold
|
|
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Jul-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
363
|
Phisical Fixed
|
|
Sold
|
|
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Jun-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
188
|
Phisical Fixed
|
|
Sold
|
|
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Mar-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
49
|
Phisical Fixed
|
|
Sold
|
|
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
May-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
267
|
Phisical Fixed
|
|
Sold
|
|
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Nov-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
369
|
Phisical Fixed
|
|
Sold
|
|
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Oct-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
276
|
Phisical Fixed
|
|
Sold
|
|
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Sep-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
101
|
Phisical Fixed
|
|
Sold
|
|
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Mar-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(265)
|
Phisical Fixed
|
|
Sold
|
|
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
May-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(1,213)
|
Phisical Fixed
|
|
Sold
|
|
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Apr-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1,052
|
Phisical Fixed
|
|
Purchased
|
|
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Aug-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
45
|
Phisical Fixed
|
|
Purchased
|
|
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Jun-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
376
|
Phisical Fixed
|
|
Purchased
|
|
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Nov-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
51
|
Phisical Fixed
|
|
Purchased
|
|
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Apr-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(54)
|
Phisical Fixed
|
|
Purchased
|
|
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Mar-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(33)
|
Phisical Fixed
|
|
Purchased
|
|
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
May-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(80)
|
Phisical Fixed
|
|
Purchased
|
|
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Nov-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(29)
|
Phisical Fixed
|
|
Purchased
|
|
|
|
Ethanol
|
|
Oct-13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(33)
|
Sub-total Ethanol Phisical fixed
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
2,826
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sub-total Ethanol
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,290) m³
|
|
(23,047)
|
|
4,224
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2013
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,058,079
|
|
139,114
|
At
March 31, 2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,203,178
|
|
25,159
|
Foreign exchange risk
Foreign exchange risk arises from the possibility of fluctuations in the exchange rates of the foreign currencies used by the Company, its subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities for receiving export revenue from products, imports, debt cash flow and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency. The subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities use derivative transactions to manage the foreign exchange risk on cash flow coming from the export revenue denominated in US Dollars, net of any other cash flow denominated in foreign currency. In COMGÁS, the treasury policy determines the hedging of the principal and interest until the final maturity of the loan transaction, for at least 75% of the total gross value (notional value), being
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
the instrument of protection (hedge) only swaps and forwards. The table below shows the consolidated positions as at March 31, 2013 of derivatives used to hedge exchange rates:
Foreign exchange risk: foreign exchange derivatives outstanding at March 31, 2013
|
|
Derivatives
|
Purchased / Sold
|
Market
|
Agreement
|
Maturity date
|
|
Notional (US$)
|
|
|
Notional (R$ thousand)
|
|
|
Fair Value (R$ thousand)
|
|
Financial instruments contracted by Raízen
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future
|
Sold
|
NYBOT
|
Sugar#11
|
Apr-13
|
|
|
452,500
|
|
|
|
896,879
|
|
|
|
(3,282
|
)
|
Future
|
Sold
|
NYBOT
|
Sugar#11
|
May-13
|
|
|
150,750
|
|
|
|
304,643
|
|
|
|
(1,545
|
)
|
Future
|
Sold
|
ICE
|
Sugar#5
|
Jul-13
|
|
|
265,000
|
|
|
|
532,405
|
|
|
|
(2,847
|
)
|
Sub-total of future sold
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
868,250
|
|
|
|
1,733,927
|
|
|
|
(7,674
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future
|
Purchased
|
BM&FBovespa
|
Commercial USD
|
Apr-13
|
|
|
(297,750
|
)
|
|
|
(590,424
|
)
|
|
|
1,701
|
|
Future
|
Purchased
|
BM&FBovespa
|
Commercial USD
|
Apr-13
|
|
|
(154,750
|
)
|
|
|
(308,934
|
)
|
|
|
1,581
|
|
Future
|
Purchased
|
BM&FBovespa
|
Commercial USD
|
May-13
|
|
|
(2,500
|
)
|
|
|
(5,056
|
)
|
|
|
23
|
|
Future
|
Purchased
|
BM&FBovespa
|
Commercial USD
|
Jul-13
|
|
|
(13,000
|
)
|
|
|
(26,228
|
)
|
|
|
140
|
|
Future
|
Purchased
|
BM&FBovespa
|
Commercial USD
|
Oct-13
|
|
|
(13,000
|
)
|
|
|
(26,611
|
)
|
|
|
143
|
|
Future
|
Purchased
|
BM&FBovespa
|
Commercial USD
|
Jan-14
|
|
|
(13,000
|
)
|
|
|
(27,040
|
)
|
|
|
148
|
|
Future
|
Purchased
|
BM&FBovespa
|
Commercial USD
|
Jul-14
|
|
|
(265,000
|
)
|
|
|
(567,473
|
)
|
|
|
3,286
|
|
Sub-total of future purchased
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(759,000
|
)
|
|
|
(1,551,766
|
)
|
|
|
7,022
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Term
|
Sold
|
OTC/Cetip
|
NDF
|
Jul-13
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC/Cetip
|
NDF
|
Jul-14
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
|
213,850
|
|
|
|
3,823
|
|
Sub-total of Term
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
12,790
|
|
|
|
249
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exchange Lock
|
Sold
|
OTC
|
Exchange Lock
|
Aug-13
|
|
|
(50,000
|
)
|
|
|
(101,340
|
)
|
|
|
143
|
|
Exchange Lock
|
Sold
|
OTC
|
Exchange Lock
|
Sep-13
|
|
|
(100,000
|
)
|
|
|
(202,550
|
)
|
|
|
(3,465
|
)
|
Exchange Lock
|
Sold
|
OTC
|
Exchange Lock
|
Apr-13
|
|
|
1,088
|
|
|
|
2,191
|
|
|
|
(47
|
)
|
Exchange Lock
|
Sold
|
OTC
|
Exchange Lock
|
Apr-13
|
|
|
428
|
|
|
|
862
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
Exchange Lock
|
Sold
|
OTC
|
Exchange Lock
|
May-13
|
|
|
(212
|
)
|
|
|
(427
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Exchange Lock
|
Sold
|
OTC
|
Exchange Lock
|
May-13
|
|
|
368
|
|
|
|
741
|
|
|
|
(9
|
)
|
Exchange Lock
|
Sold
|
OTC
|
Exchange Lock
|
Jun-13
|
|
|
(212
|
)
|
|
|
(427
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Exchange Lock
|
Sold
|
OTC
|
Exchange Lock
|
Jul-13
|
|
|
(3,318
|
)
|
|
|
(6,681
|
)
|
|
|
(99
|
)
|
Exchange Lock
|
Sold
|
OTC
|
Exchange Lock
|
Jul-13
|
|
|
(212
|
)
|
|
|
(427
|
)
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
Exchange Lock
|
Sold
|
OTC
|
Exchange Lock
|
Aug-13
|
|
|
(212
|
)
|
|
|
(428
|
)
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
Exchange Lock
|
Sold
|
OTC
|
Exchange Lock
|
Sep-13
|
|
|
(212
|
)
|
|
|
(428
|
)
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
Exchange Lock
|
Sold
|
OTC
|
Exchange Lock
|
Oct-13
|
|
|
(213
|
)
|
|
|
(428
|
)
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
Exchange Lock
|
Sold
|
OTC
|
Exchange Lock
|
Oct-13
|
|
|
(2,952
|
)
|
|
|
(5,945
|
)
|
|
|
(16
|
)
|
Exchange Lock
|
Sold
|
OTC
|
Exchange Lock
|
Nov-13
|
|
|
(213
|
)
|
|
|
(428
|
)
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
Sub-total of Exchange lock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(155,872
|
)
|
|
|
(315,715
|
)
|
|
|
(3,490
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2013
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(120,764
|
)
|
|
|
(3,893
|
)
|
At March 31, 2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,006,020
|
|
|
|
6,858
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
Foreign exchange risk: foreign exchange derivatives outstanding at March 31, 2013
|
Derivatives
|
Purchased / Sold
|
Market
|
Agreement
|
|
Notional (US$)
|
|
|
Notional (R$ thousand)
|
|
|
Fair Value (R$ thousand)
|
|
Financial instruments contracted by COMGÁS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Composition of balance of derivative financial instruments designated in hedge accounting:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Swap/cash flow
|
Purchased
|
OTC/Cetip
|
Cross curr Swap
|
|
|
84,000
|
|
|
|
169,927
|
|
|
|
25,379
|
|
Swap/cash flow
|
Purchased
|
OTC/Cetip
|
Cross curr Swap
|
|
|
40,000
|
|
|
|
80,395
|
|
|
|
12,630
|
|
Swap/cash flow
|
Purchased
|
OTC/Cetip
|
Cross curr Swap
|
|
|
71,000
|
|
|
|
143,785
|
|
|
|
24,814
|
|
Swap/cash flow
|
Purchased
|
OTC/Cetip
|
Cross curr Swap
|
|
|
72,000
|
|
|
|
145,870
|
|
|
|
27,821
|
|
Swap/cash flow
|
Purchased
|
OTC/Cetip
|
Cross curr Swap
|
|
|
19,000
|
|
|
|
37,327
|
|
|
|
4,378
|
|
Swap/cash flow
|
Purchased
|
OTC/Cetip
|
Cross curr Swap
|
|
|
31,000
|
|
|
|
62,931
|
|
|
|
12,834
|
|
Swap/cash flow
|
Purchased
|
OTC/Cetip
|
Cross curr Swap
|
|
|
45,000
|
|
|
|
90,621
|
|
|
|
18,507
|
|
Swap/cash flow
|
Purchased
|
OTC/Cetip
|
Cross curr Swap
|
|
|
50,000
|
|
|
|
100,690
|
|
|
|
12,701
|
|
Swap/cash flow
|
Purchased
|
OTC/Cetip
|
Cross curr Swap
|
|
|
75,000
|
|
|
|
151,035
|
|
|
|
(3,477
|
)
|
Swap/cash flow
|
Purchased
|
OTC/Cetip
|
Cross curr Swap
|
|
|
50,000
|
|
|
|
100,690
|
|
|
|
(686
|
)
|
Sub-total Swap purchased
|
|
|
|
|
|
537,000
|
|
|
|
1,083,271
|
|
|
|
134,901
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2013
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,083,271
|
|
|
|
134,901
|
|
At March 31, 2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Price Risk - commodities derivatives opened as at March 31, 2013
|
Derivatives
|
Purchased / Sold
|
Market
|
Agreement
|
Maturity date
|
|
Notional (US$)
|
|
|
Notional (R$ thousand)
|
|
|
Fair Value (R$ thousand)
|
|
Financial instruments contracted by Company - except Joint Venture
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Composition of balances of derivative financial instruments non-designated in hedge accounting:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
May-13
|
|
|
6,188
|
|
|
|
12,739
|
|
|
|
(192
|
)
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
May-13
|
|
|
4,197
|
|
|
|
7,696
|
|
|
|
809
|
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
Aug-13
|
|
|
6,188
|
|
|
|
12,997
|
|
|
|
(296
|
)
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
Aug-13
|
|
|
4,197
|
|
|
|
7,859
|
|
|
|
738
|
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
Nov-13
|
|
|
6,188
|
|
|
|
13,256
|
|
|
|
(358
|
)
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
Nov-13
|
|
|
4,197
|
|
|
|
8,032
|
|
|
|
684
|
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
Feb-14
|
|
|
6,188
|
|
|
|
13,521
|
|
|
|
(423
|
)
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
Feb-14
|
|
|
4,197
|
|
|
|
8,190
|
|
|
|
646
|
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
May-14
|
|
|
6,188
|
|
|
|
13,743
|
|
|
|
(446
|
)
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
May-14
|
|
|
4,197
|
|
|
|
8,340
|
|
|
|
617
|
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
Aug-14
|
|
|
6,188
|
|
|
|
14,002
|
|
|
|
(458
|
)
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
Aug-14
|
|
|
4,197
|
|
|
|
8,507
|
|
|
|
599
|
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
Nov-14
|
|
|
6,188
|
|
|
|
14,261
|
|
|
|
(473
|
)
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
Nov-14
|
|
|
4,197
|
|
|
|
8,666
|
|
|
|
587
|
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
Feb-15
|
|
|
6,188
|
|
|
|
14,497
|
|
|
|
(468
|
)
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
Feb-15
|
|
|
4,197
|
|
|
|
8,813
|
|
|
|
586
|
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
May-15
|
|
|
6,188
|
|
|
|
14,726
|
|
|
|
(473
|
)
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
May-15
|
|
|
4,197
|
|
|
|
8,942
|
|
|
|
590
|
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
Aug-15
|
|
|
6,188
|
|
|
|
15,003
|
|
|
|
(517
|
)
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
Aug-15
|
|
|
4,197
|
|
|
|
9,089
|
|
|
|
580
|
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
Nov-15
|
|
|
6,188
|
|
|
|
15,254
|
|
|
|
(538
|
)
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
Nov-15
|
|
|
4,197
|
|
|
|
9,232
|
|
|
|
575
|
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
Jun-13
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
302,070
|
|
|
|
(4,102
|
)
|
Term
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
NDF
|
Jul-13
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
704,830
|
|
|
|
(9,461
|
)
|
Sub-total Term
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
114,235
|
|
|
|
1,254,265
|
|
|
|
(11,194
|
)
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
Price Risk - commodities derivatives opened as at March 31, 2013
|
Derivatives
|
Purchased / Sold
|
Market
|
Agreement
|
Maturity date
|
|
Notional (US$)
|
|
|
Notional (R$ thousand)
|
|
|
Fair Value (R$ thousand)
|
|
Swap
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
Swap
|
May-13
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(433,122
|
)
|
|
|
(6,413
|
)
|
Swap
|
Purchased
|
OTC
|
Swap
|
May-13
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(285,158
|
)
|
|
|
38
|
|
Swap
|
Sold
|
OTC
|
Swap
|
Apr-13
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
285,158
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
Swap
|
Sold
|
OTC
|
Swap
|
Apr-13
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
433,122
|
|
|
|
6,488
|
|
Sub-total Swap
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
115
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2013
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,254,265
|
|
|
|
(11,079
|
)
|
At March 31, 2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
325,029
|
|
|
|
5,282
|
|
As at March 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company, its subsidiaries and its jointly-controlled entities had the following net exposure to the exchange rate variations on assets and liabilities denominated in US Dollars:
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
|
R$
|
|
|
US$
|
|
|
|
R$
|
|
|
US$
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
5,319
|
|
|
|
2,641
|
|
|
|
6,349
|
|
|
|
3,484
|
|
Restricted cash
|
|
|
41,246
|
|
|
|
20,482
|
|
|
|
45,976
|
|
|
|
25,232
|
|
Trade receivables
|
|
|
105,940
|
|
|
|
52,607
|
|
|
|
164,681
|
|
|
|
90,380
|
|
Related parties (Shell)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
436,362
|
|
|
|
239,483
|
|
Loans and borrowings
|
|
|
(5,089,447
|
)
|
|
|
(2,527,285
|
)
|
|
|
(2,915,388
|
)
|
|
|
(1,600,015
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange exposure, net
|
|
|
(4,936,942
|
)
|
|
|
(2,451,555
|
)
|
|
|
(2,262,020
|
)
|
|
|
(1,241,436
|
)
|
Hedge accounting effect
The jointly-controlled entity Raízen Energia formally designated its transactions subject to hedge accounting for cash flow hedges from sugar VHP (raw material) export revenue, documenting: (i) the relationship of the hedge, (ii) the reason for taking the hedge and the relevant risk management strategy, (iii) identification of the financial instrument, (iv) the transaction or item covered, (v) the nature of the risk being hedged against, (vi) a description of the hedging relationship (vii) a demonstration of the correlation between the hedge and the object of coverage, and (viii) the prospective analysis of the hedge’s effectiveness. The derivative financial instruments of Sugar # 11 (“NYBOT” or “OTC”) were designated to cover the price risk and the Non-Deliverable Forwards (“NDFs”) to cover exchange rate risk, as demonstrated in items of this Note.
The Company records gains and losses deemed effective for the purposes of hedge accounting in a specific account in other comprehensive income, until the object of coverage (the hedged item) affects the profit and loss. As at March 31, 2013, the amounts recorded in other comprehensive income related to hedge accounting were as follow:
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expected period to affect P&L
|
|
|
|
|
Derivative
|
Market
|
|
Risk
|
|
|
|
2012/2013
|
|
|
|
2013/2014
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Future
|
OTC / NYBOT
|
|
|
#11
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
75,471
|
|
|
|
75,471
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
75,471
|
|
|
|
75,471
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(-) Deferred income tax
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(25,661
|
)
|
|
|
(25,661
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect on Raízen's equity at 2013
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
49,810
|
|
|
|
49,810
|
|
Effect on Raízen's equity at 2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,114
|
|
The effect of changes for the period to hedge accounting on the other comprehensive income of Cosan S.A. is shown below:
At March 31, 2012
|
|
|
14,114
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gains/(losses) of cash flow hedges for the period:
|
|
|
|
|
Commodities futures and swap contracts
|
|
|
188,398
|
|
Forward agreements (NDFs) exchange
|
|
|
2,701
|
|
Reclassification adjustments for losses/gains
|
|
|
|
|
included in income (sales revenue/financial result)
|
|
|
(137,014
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total effect on equity adjustments resulting
|
|
|
|
|
from hedge cash flow (before deferred income tax)
|
|
|
54,085
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of deferred income tax in equity adjustment
|
|
|
(18,389
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net effect of the tax period
|
|
|
35,696
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2013
|
|
|
49,810
|
|
Interest rate risk
The Company, its subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities monitor the fluctuations in the variable interest rates in connection with certain debts, especially those related to of LIBOR, and make use of derivative instruments in order to minimize these risks. In July 2012, the Company held an intercompany swap operation, between Raízen Combustíveis and Raízen Energia, where Raízen Energia received a fixed rate in Dollars and paid 100% of CDI.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
Price Risk: derivatives of interests open as at March 31, 2013
|
Derivatives
|
Purchased / Sold
|
Market
|
Maturity date
|
|
Notional (US$)
|
|
|
Notional (R$ thousand)
|
|
|
Fair Value (R$ thousand)
|
|
Interest rate Swap
|
Libor 3M / fixed
|
OTC
|
Dec-15
|
|
|
231,000
|
|
|
|
466,274
|
|
|
|
(367
|
)
|
Interest rate Swap
|
Libor 3M / fixed
|
OTC
|
Jan-16
|
|
|
175,000
|
|
|
|
353,238
|
|
|
|
(5,036
|
)
|
Interest rate Swap Intercompany
|
USD fixed / CDI
|
BM&FBovespa
|
Aug-13
|
|
|
16,717
|
|
|
|
33,665
|
|
|
|
(1,097
|
)
|
Interest rate Swap Intercompany
|
USD fixed / CDI
|
BM&FBovespa
|
Feb-14
|
|
|
16,994
|
|
|
|
34,223
|
|
|
|
(883
|
)
|
Interest rate Swap Intercompany
|
USD fixed / CDI
|
BM&FBovespa
|
Apr-14
|
|
|
92,949
|
|
|
|
187,181
|
|
|
|
(4,550
|
)
|
Interest rate Swap Intercompany
|
USD fixed / CDI
|
BM&FBovespa
|
May-14
|
|
|
89,578
|
|
|
|
180,392
|
|
|
|
(4,219
|
)
|
Interest rate Swap Intercompany
|
USD fixed / CDI
|
BM&FBovespa
|
Jun-14
|
|
|
88,932
|
|
|
|
179,090
|
|
|
|
(4,016
|
)
|
Interest rate Swap Intercompany
|
USD fixed / CDI
|
BM&FBovespa
|
Jul-14
|
|
|
88,193
|
|
|
|
177,602
|
|
|
|
(3,809
|
)
|
Sub-total assets interest rate Swap
|
|
|
|
|
|
799,363
|
|
|
|
1,611,665
|
|
|
|
(23,977
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest rate Swap Intercompany
|
USD fixed / CDI
|
BM&FBovespa
|
Aug-13
|
|
|
(16,717
|
)
|
|
|
(33,665
|
)
|
|
|
1,097
|
|
Interest rate Swap Intercompany
|
USD fixed / CDI
|
BM&FBovespa
|
Feb-14
|
|
|
(16,994
|
)
|
|
|
(34,223
|
)
|
|
|
883
|
|
Interest rate Swap Intercompany
|
USD fixed / CDI
|
BM&FBovespa
|
Apr-14
|
|
|
(92,949
|
)
|
|
|
(187,181
|
)
|
|
|
4,550
|
|
Interest rate Swap Intercompany
|
USD fixed / CDI
|
BM&FBovespa
|
May-14
|
|
|
(89,578
|
)
|
|
|
(180,392
|
)
|
|
|
4,219
|
|
Interest rate Swap Intercompany
|
USD fixed / CDI
|
BM&FBovespa
|
Jun-14
|
|
|
(88,932
|
)
|
|
|
(179,090
|
)
|
|
|
4,016
|
|
Interest rate Swap Intercompany
|
USD fixed / CDI
|
BM&FBovespa
|
Jul-14
|
|
|
(88,193
|
)
|
|
|
(177,603
|
)
|
|
|
3,809
|
|
Sub-total liabilities interest rate Swap
|
|
|
|
|
|
(393,363
|
)
|
|
|
(792,154
|
)
|
|
|
18,574
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2013
|
|
|
|
|
|
406,000
|
|
|
|
819,511
|
|
|
|
(5,403
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
175,000
|
|
|
|
318,868
|
|
|
|
(1,495
|
)
|
Price Risk: derivatives of interests open as at March 31, 2013
|
|
Derivatives
|
Purchased / Sold
|
Market
|
Maturity date
|
|
Notional (US$)
|
|
|
Notional (R$ thousand)
|
|
|
Fair Value (R$ thousand)
|
|
Interest rate Swap
|
Fixed / Libor
|
OTC
|
May-13
|
|
|
175,000
|
|
|
|
352,415
|
|
|
|
7,173
|
|
Interest rate Swap
|
Fixed / Libor
|
OTC
|
May-13
|
|
|
368,500
|
|
|
|
742,085
|
|
|
|
(1,845
|
)
|
Sub-total assets interest rate Swap
|
|
|
|
|
|
543,500
|
|
|
|
1,094,500
|
|
|
|
5,328
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest rate Swap Intercompany
|
Libor / fixed
|
OTC
|
May-13
|
|
|
(175,000
|
)
|
|
|
(352,415
|
)
|
|
|
(3,231
|
)
|
Interest rate Swap Intercompany
|
Libor / fixed
|
OTC
|
May-13
|
|
|
(368,500
|
)
|
|
|
(742,085
|
)
|
|
|
9,929
|
|
Sub-total liabilities interest rate Swap
|
|
|
|
|
|
(543,500
|
)
|
|
|
(1,094,500
|
)
|
|
|
6,698
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2013
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
12,026
|
|
Credit risk
A significant portion of the sales made by the subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities are to a select group of best-in-class counterparties (i.e. trading companies, fuel distribution companies and large supermarket chains). In the subsidiary COMGÁS, it is corroborated that there is no concentration of credit for major consumers, with no one customer accounting for more than 10%
of sales volume. Therefore, this risk is attenuated by selling to a large and diversified customer base.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
Credit risk is managed through specific rules regarding client acceptance, including credit ratings and limits for customer exposure, including the requirement for a letter of credit from a major bank and obtaining actual warranties on given credit, when applicable, Management believes that the credit risk is adequately covered by the allowance for doubtful accounts.
The Company buys and sells commodity derivatives on the futures and options markets on the New York Board of Trade (“NYBOT”) and the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange (“LIFFE”), as well on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market with selected counterparties. The Company and its jointly-controlled entities buy and sell foreign exchange derivatives on BM&FBOVESPA, and OTC contracts registered with CETIP (an OTC clearing house) with the banks Espírito Santo Investimento do Brasil S.A., Deutsche Bank S.A. - Banco JP Morgan S.A. and Banco Santander S.A. The derivatives for interest rate swaps, which protect against fluctuations in Libor, was contracted with Goldman Sachs do Brasil Banco Multiplo S.A. and the intercompany derivatives between Raízen Energia and Raízen Combustível were registered at BM&FBOVESPA with a broker as intermediary.
The Company's derivatives operations on commodity exchanges (NYBOT, LIFFE and BM&FBOVESPA) require an initial guarantee margin, and the brokers with which the Company operates on these commodity exchanges offer credit limits for these margins, As at March 31, 2013, the total credit limit used as the initial margin required by the NYBOT was R$ 34,775 (R$ 62,247 as at March 31, 2012). As a requirement to trade on BMF&BOVESPA, the Company posted on March 31, 2013, the amount of R$ 71,962 (R$ 76,436 as at March 31, 2012) as a guarantee in the form of a settlement bond issued by a first-class banking institution.
The credit risk on cash and cash equivalents, bank deposits in national and foreign financial institutions are determined using the rating instruments accepted by the market and are arranged as follows:
Bank deposits
|
|
|
295,676
|
|
Financial investments and derivatives
|
|
|
2,402,908
|
|
AAA
|
|
|
1,435,439
|
|
AA
|
|
|
153,420
|
|
A
|
|
|
129,527
|
|
BBB
|
|
|
684,522
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2013
|
|
|
2,698,584
|
|
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company, its subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities will encounter difficulties meeting the obligations associated with its derivative financial liabilities
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
that are settled with cash payments or other financial assets. The approach of the Company, its subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities to liquidity management is to ensure, as much as possible, that it always has sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations due, under normal and stress situations, without causing unacceptable losses or risking damage to the reputation of the Company, its subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities.
The table below demonstrates the non-derivative financial liabilities classified by due date according to your contract for March 31, 2013.
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
Until 1 year
|
|
|
1 - 2 years
|
|
|
3 - 5 years
|
|
|
More than 5 years
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Loans and borrowings
|
|
|
2,153,572
|
|
|
|
1,315,825
|
|
|
|
6,054,825
|
|
|
|
4,402,130
|
|
|
|
13,926,352
|
|
|
|
7,578,347
|
|
Derivative financial instruments
|
|
|
28,163
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
28,163
|
|
|
|
9,611
|
|
Trade payables
|
|
|
1,387,651
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,387,651
|
|
|
|
606,029
|
|
REFIS
|
|
|
246,049
|
|
|
|
64,178
|
|
|
|
189,615
|
|
|
|
716,517
|
|
|
|
1,216,359
|
|
|
|
1,444,343
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
3,815,435
|
|
|
|
1,380,003
|
|
|
|
6,244,440
|
|
|
|
5,118,647
|
|
|
|
16,558,525
|
|
|
|
9,638,330
|
|
Financial guarantee contracts are presented for the maximum values and are used to ensure the payment of debts of its subsidiaries. There is no expectation of loss arising from these contracts.
Fair value
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities is included in the price at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between parties willing to negotiate, and not in a forced sale or liquidation. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value.
Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other short-term obligations approximate their respective carrying values due largely to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
The fair value of marketable securities and bonds is based on price quotations on the date of the financial statements. The fair value of non-negotiable instruments, bank loans and other debts, obligations under finance leases, as well as other non-current financial liabilities, are estimated using discounted future cash flow at the rates currently available for debt or similar deadlines and remaining.
The fair market values of Senior Notes due in 2014, 2017, 2018 e 2023, described in Note 19, at their market value are 109.87%, 114.05%, 103.28%, and 101.37% respectively of the face value of the Notes as at March 31, 2013.
The fair market value of the Perpetual bonds described in Note 19 at their market value is 109.28% of its face value as at March 31, 2013.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
As for the fair market values of other loans and financing substantially approximate the amounts recorded in the financial statements, due to the fact that these financial instruments are subject to variable interest rates, see more details in Note 19.
The fair value of financial assets available for sale, if any is obtained through quoted market prices in active markets.
The Company, its subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities enter into derivative financial instruments with various counterparties, primarily financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings. The derivatives valued using valuation techniques and observable market data relate mainly to interest rate swaps, foreign exchange contracts and term contracts for commodities futures. The valuation techniques applied more often include pricing models for fixed-term contracts and swaps, with a present value calculation. The models incorporate various data, including the credit quality of counterparties, the rates of currency spot and forward contracts, interest rate curves and forward rate curves of the underlying commodities.
|
(ii)
|
Fair value hierarchy
|
The Company, its subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities use the following hierarchy to determine and disclose the fair values of financial instruments determined using technical evaluations:
|
(1)
|
Level 1 - quoted prices in an active market for identical assets and liabilities;
|
|
(2)
|
Level 2 - other techniques for which all of the data having a significant effect on the fair value recorded are observable, directly or indirectly;
|
|
(3)
|
Level 3 - techniques that use data having a significant effect on the fair value recorded that are not based on observable market data.
|
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value
|
|
Level 1
|
|
|
Level 2
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2013
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivative financial assets
|
|
|
74,563
|
|
|
|
154,357
|
|
|
|
228,920
|
|
Derivative financial liabilities
|
|
|
(5,332
|
)
|
|
|
(22,831
|
)
|
|
|
(28,163
|
)
|
Securities
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
39,046
|
|
|
|
39,046
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
69,231
|
|
|
|
170,572
|
|
|
|
239,803
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Warrants Radar
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
140,820
|
|
|
|
140,820
|
|
Derivative financial assets
|
|
|
17,002
|
|
|
|
2,588
|
|
|
|
19,590
|
|
Derivative financial liabilities
|
|
|
(8,863
|
)
|
|
|
(748
|
)
|
|
|
(9,611
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
8,139
|
|
|
|
142,660
|
|
|
|
150,799
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
Sensitivity analysis
The following is the sensitivity analysis of the fair value of financial instruments, in accordance with the types of risks deemed to be significant by the Company, its subsidiaries and jointly-controlled entities:
|
(i)
|
Assumptions for sensitivity analysis
|
For the analysis, the Company adopted three scenarios, one probable and two that may have effects the from impairment of the fair value of the financial instruments. The probable scenario was defined based on the sugar futures and US Dollar market curves as at March 31, 2013, which determines the fair values of the derivatives at that date. Stressed scenarios were defined based on adverse impacts of 25% and 50% on the sugar and Dollar price curves are over-explaining here.
|
(ii)
|
Sensitivity analysis
|
The following is the sensitivity analysis of the change in the fair value of the Company's financial derivatives, its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities in the probable scenarios on consolidated version:
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
|
|
Impacts on P&L
(i)
|
|
|
Risk factor
|
|
Probable scenario
|
|
|
Variation scenario (25%)
|
|
|
Variation scenario (50%)
|
|
Price Risk
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goods derivatives
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future contracts
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling agreements
|
Increase in the sugar price
|
|
|
68,223
|
|
|
|
(122,594
|
)
|
|
|
(245,189
|
)
|
Purchasing agreements
|
Decrease in the sugar price
|
|
|
(827
|
)
|
|
|
(3,231
|
)
|
|
|
(6,462
|
)
|
Selling agreements
|
Decrease in the Heating Oil
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Purchasing agreements
|
Increase in the Hydrated Ethanol Price
|
|
|
(35
|
)
|
|
|
(4,452
|
)
|
|
|
(8,904
|
)
|
Selling agreements
|
Decrease in the Hydrated Ethanol Price
|
|
|
30
|
|
|
|
(7,897
|
)
|
|
|
(15,795
|
)
|
Purchasing agreements
|
Increase in the Hydrated Ethanol Price
|
|
|
3,405
|
|
|
|
16,301
|
|
|
|
17,986
|
|
Option agreements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling Calls
|
Decrease in the sugar price
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
|
(50
|
)
|
|
|
(50
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exchange rate risks
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exchange rate derivatives
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future contracts
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling agreements
|
Increase in exchange rate R$/US$
|
|
|
(87,444
|
)
|
|
|
(369,285
|
)
|
|
|
(639,974
|
)
|
Purchasing agreements
|
Decrease in exchange rate R$/US$
|
|
|
4,181
|
|
|
|
(197,979
|
)
|
|
|
(236,933
|
)
|
Term contracts
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling agreements
|
Increase in exchange rate R$/US$
|
|
|
(1,787
|
)
|
|
|
(25,142
|
)
|
|
|
(50,285
|
)
|
Purchasing agreements
|
Decrease in exchange rate R$/US$
|
|
|
1,912
|
|
|
|
(24,713
|
)
|
|
|
(49,427
|
)
|
Lock exchange
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling agreements
|
Increase in exchange rate R$/US$
|
|
|
(1,661
|
)
|
|
|
(37,323
|
)
|
|
|
(74,646
|
)
|
Selling agreements
|
Increase in exchange rate R$/US$
|
|
|
(84
|
)
|
|
|
(472
|
)
|
|
|
(1,005
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest rate risk
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest rate derivatives
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Swap contracts
|
Decrease in LIBOR Curve
|
|
|
(2,876
|
)
|
|
|
(23,075
|
)
|
|
|
(29,386
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(16,913
|
)
|
|
|
(799,912
|
)
|
|
|
(1,340,070
|
)
|
|
·
|
The exposure to foreign currency fluctuations are absorbed by the asset (liabilities), which are passed on to customers periodically in rate reviews.
|
Based on assets and liabilities in dollar on March 31, the company made simulations with increase and decrease of exchange rate R$/US$ for 25% and 50%. The probable scenario consider projections for the exchange rates at the due date of operations, as follows:
|
|
Exchange rate simulations (R$/US$)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Scenario
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
Probable
|
|
|
|
25
|
%
|
|
|
50
|
%
|
|
|
-25
|
%
|
|
|
-50
|
%
|
At March 31, 2013
|
|
|
2.0138
|
|
|
|
2.0138
|
|
|
|
2.5173
|
|
|
|
3.0207
|
|
|
|
1.5104
|
|
|
|
1.0069
|
|
Consider the scenario above the profit and loss would be impacted as follows:
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
|
2013
|
|
|
Balance
|
|
|
Probable
|
|
|
|
25
|
%
|
|
|
50
|
%
|
|
|
-25
|
%
|
|
|
-50
|
%
|
Trade receivables
|
|
|
105,940
|
|
|
|
105,940
|
|
|
|
26,485
|
|
|
|
52,970
|
|
|
|
(26,485
|
)
|
|
|
(52,970
|
)
|
Bonds
and Debentures
|
|
|
3,651,634
|
|
|
|
3,651,634
|
|
|
|
912,909
|
|
|
|
1,825,817
|
|
|
|
(912,909
|
)
|
|
|
(1,825,817
|
)
|
Loans and borrowings
|
|
|
1,604,834
|
|
|
|
1,604,834
|
|
|
|
401,209
|
|
|
|
802,417
|
|
|
|
(401,209
|
)
|
|
|
(802,417
|
)
|
The Company performed simulations in interest rates on loans and borrowings and compensation for the CDI investments with increases and decreases of 25% and 50%, the results of which are presented below:
|
|
2013
|
|
|
Balance
|
|
|
Probable
|
|
|
|
25
|
%
|
|
|
50
|
%
|
|
|
-25
|
%
|
|
|
-50
|
%
|
Financial investments
|
|
|
2,197,503
|
|
|
|
2,197,503
|
|
|
|
283,251
|
|
|
|
511,949
|
|
|
|
(72,846
|
)
|
|
|
(94,370
|
)
|
Loans and borrowings (Note 19)
|
|
|
6,562,260
|
|
|
|
6,562,260
|
|
|
|
143,267
|
|
|
|
189,412
|
|
|
|
(143,239
|
)
|
|
|
(189,302
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit of the year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
426,518
|
|
|
|
701,361
|
|
|
|
(216,084
|
)
|
|
|
(283,672
|
)
|
The categories of financial instruments, are presented below:
|
|
Financial assets
designated as at fair value throughprofit or loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
and effective
hedging instrument
|
|
|
Loans and receivables
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,493,179
|
|
|
|
2,493,179
|
|
Trade receivables
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,764,945
|
|
|
|
1,764,945
|
|
Derivative financial instruments
|
|
|
94,018
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
134,901
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
228,919
|
|
Securities
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
39,046
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
66,810
|
|
|
|
105,856
|
|
Judicial deposits
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
544,895
|
|
|
|
544,895
|
|
Other financial assets
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
686,436
|
|
|
|
686,436
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
94,018
|
|
|
|
39,046
|
|
|
|
134,901
|
|
|
|
5,556,265
|
|
|
|
5,824,230
|
|
|
|
Financial liabilities
designated as at
fair value through
profit or loss
|
|
|
Other
financial
liabilities
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loans and borrowings
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
11,818,727
|
|
|
|
11,818,727
|
|
Derivative financial instruments
|
|
|
28,163
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
28,163
|
|
Trade payables
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,387,651
|
|
|
|
1,387,651
|
|
Dividends payable
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
67,364
|
|
|
|
67,364
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,163
|
|
|
|
13,273,742
|
|
|
|
13,301,905
|
|
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
Capital management
The Company's policy is to maintain a solid capital base to maintain the confidence of investors, creditors and the market, and ensure the future development of the business. Management monitors the return on capital, which the Company defines as the result of operating activities divided by total net equity leverage ratios, involving cash generation (EBITDA), short-term debt and total debt.
33.
|
Pensions and other post-employment benefit plans
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Futura
|
|
|
78,405
|
|
|
|
34,725
|
|
Futura II
|
|
|
2,795
|
|
|
|
2,587
|
|
COMGÁS
|
|
|
294,859
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
376,059
|
|
|
|
37,312
|
|
Pension plan
Defined benefit
The Company's subsidiary Cosan Lubrificantes e Especialidades S.A. has a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan (Futura, formerly Previd Exxon) covering certain employees upon retirement. This plan was altered to allow its settlement and was approved by the relevant authority on May 5, 2011. The settlement is the process whereby the plan is closed to any new entrants, with the cessation of contributions, guaranteeing the participants a benefit that is in proportion to the rights they had accumulated under the plan up until March 31, 2011.
Defined contribution
Since June 1, 2011, the Company and its subsidiaries have sponsored a variable contribution plan for all employees (Futura II). The Company does not have a legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions if the fund does not have sufficient assets to pay all of the benefits owed. During the period ended March 31, 2013 the amount of contributions totaled R$ 5,239.
During the period ended March 31, 2013, the pension on Futura II recorded an actuarial loss of R$ 54.
Since June 1, 2011, the jointly-controlled entities have sponsored a defined contribution plan, for all employees (Raiz Prev). The jointly-controlled entities do not have a legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions if the fund does not have sufficient assets to pay all of the benefits owed. During the period ended March 31, 2013 contributions totaled R$ 11,026.
Subsidiary COMGÁS offers a supplementary retirement plan, granted by a defined contribution program, through a Free Benefit Generating Plan (“PGBL”). During the period ended March 31, 2013, employers’ contributions to the plan totaled R$ 11,361.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
Actuarial liability
The pension on Futura (former Previd Exxon) recorded in non-current liabilities as at March 31, 2013 amounted to R$78,405 (R$34,725 in 2012).
A reconciliation of present value of defined benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets, with assets and liabilities recognized on the balance sheet:
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Present value of actuarial obligation at
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
beginning of year
|
|
|
(362,715
|
)
|
|
|
(383,823
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Actuarial interest rate
|
|
|
(34,208
|
)
|
|
|
(38,345
|
)
|
Current service cost
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(455
|
)
|
Benefits paid
|
|
|
24,883
|
|
|
|
27,845
|
|
Settlement / curtailment
|
|
|
5,412
|
|
|
|
54,779
|
|
Actuarial loss on obligation at beginning of year
|
|
|
(36,222
|
)
|
|
|
(22,716
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Present value of actuarial obligation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
end of the year
|
|
|
(402,850
|
)
|
|
|
(362,715
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of the year
|
|
|
327,990
|
|
|
|
359,443
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expected return on plan assets
|
|
|
36,281
|
|
|
|
39,000
|
|
Contributions received by the fund
|
|
|
5,239
|
|
|
|
3,282
|
|
Benefits Paid
|
|
|
(24,883
|
)
|
|
|
(27,846
|
)
|
Effect of migration to defined contribution - Settlement
|
|
|
(4,634
|
)
|
|
|
(32,226
|
)
|
Loss in fair value of assets
|
|
|
(15,548
|
)
|
|
|
(13,663
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of plan assets at year-end
|
|
|
324,445
|
|
|
|
327,990
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Present value of liabilities in excess fair value of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
assets – actuarial liability
|
|
|
(78,405
|
)
|
|
|
(34,725
|
)
|
Total expense recognized in profit or loss:
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2011
|
|
Expense recognized in profit or loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current service cost
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(455
|
)
|
|
|
(4,445
|
)
|
Interest on obligation
|
|
|
(34,208
|
)
|
|
|
(38,345
|
)
|
|
|
(35,107
|
)
|
Expected return on plan assets
|
|
|
36,281
|
|
|
|
39,000
|
|
|
|
35,918
|
|
Early settlement plan
|
|
|
778
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,851
|
|
|
|
200
|
|
|
|
(3,634
|
)
|
Total amount recognized as accumulated other comprehensive income:
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
Amount accumulated at April 1
|
|
|
(1,389
|
)
|
|
|
22,621
|
|
Unrealized loss
|
|
|
(51,770
|
)
|
|
|
(36,379
|
)
|
Deferred income tax
|
|
|
17,602
|
|
|
|
12,369
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount accumulated at March 31
st
|
|
|
(35,557
|
)
|
|
|
(1,389
|
)
|
Plan assets include:
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
%
|
|
Fixed income bonds
|
|
|
232,108
|
|
|
|
71.54
|
|
|
|
245,993
|
|
|
|
75.00
|
|
Variable-income securities
|
|
|
92,337
|
|
|
|
28.46
|
|
|
|
81,997
|
|
|
|
25.00
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
324,445
|
|
|
|
100.00
|
|
|
|
327,990
|
|
|
|
100.00
|
|
Plan assets are represented by financial assets with quoted prices in an active market and therefore are classified as a Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. The total expected rate of return on assets is calculated based on market expectations existing at that date applicable to the period over which the obligation should be liquidated.
The main assumptions used to determine the pension benefit obligations of the Company are as follows:
|
|
2013
|
|
2012
|
Defined benefit plan
|
|
|
|
|
Actuarial valuation method
|
|
Projected unit credit
|
|
Projected unit credit
|
Mortality table
|
|
AT 83 segregated by sex, decreased by 10%
|
|
AT 83 segregated by sex, decreased by 10%
|
Discount rate for actuarial liability
|
|
Interest: 10.09% p.a.
|
|
Interest: 9.68% p.a.
|
Expected rate of return on plan assets
|
|
Interest: 11.30% p.a.
|
|
Interest: 11.30% p.a.
|
Salary growth rate
|
|
N/A
|
|
N/A
|
Increase rate of estimated benefits
|
|
0.00% p.a. + inflation: 5.50% p.a.
|
|
0.00% p.a. + inflation: 4.20% p.a.
|
The Company expects contributions at the amount of R$ 6,488 to be paid in relation to its defined benefit and variable contribution plan in 2013.
COMGÁS
The obligations for post-employment benefits plans, which include medical and retirement incentive, disability and sickness allowance are registered.
COMGÁS maintains with Bradesco Vida e Previdência S.A., a variable-contribution complementary open pension plan denominated Free Benefit Generating Plan (PGBL), structured in the capitalization financial regime, approved by the Superintendency of Private Insurances (SUSEP). This is a fixed-income plan, the objective of which is to provide pension benefits in the form of lifetime monthly pensions.
The actuarial report used the following assumptions:
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
|
|
2013
|
|
Discount rate
|
|
|
9.46
|
|
Inflation
|
|
|
5.50
|
|
Expected return on assets
|
|
|
9.46
|
|
Future salary increases
|
|
|
8.66
|
|
Increase in pension plans
|
|
|
5.50
|
|
Morbidity (aging factor)
|
|
|
3.00
|
|
Mortality (by gender)
|
|
AT-2000
|
|
Disabled Associates Mortality
|
|
IAPB-1957
|
|
Disability entry (modified)
|
|
UP-1984
|
|
Turnover
|
|
0,3/(Length of
|
|
|
|
service + 1)
|
|
The Benefit plan was evaluated by management in conjunction with experts (actuaries) at the end of the quarter, to check whether the contribution rates are sufficient to establish the reserves necessary to meet current and future payments.
The composition of the balance of the actuarial liabilities are as follows:
|
|
2013
|
|
Present value of actuarial obligations
|
|
|
301,514
|
|
Fair value of the plan assets
|
|
|
(6,655
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Actuarial liabilities
|
|
|
294,859
|
|
Changes in actuarial liabilities for the period ended March 31, 2013 were:
|
|
2013
|
|
Business combination - COMGÁS
|
|
|
288,593
|
|
Expenses
|
|
|
16,924
|
|
Employer contributions
|
|
|
(11,361
|
)
|
Actuarial losses recognized in the
|
|
|
|
|
other comprehensive income
|
|
|
703
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Actuarial liabilities
|
|
|
294,859
|
|
At the annual and extraordinary general shareholders’ meeting held on July 29, 2011, the guidelines for the outlining and structuring of the stock option compensation plan for Cosan S.A.’s executives and employees was approved, authorizing the issue of up to 5% of shares comprising Cosan S.A.’s total capital. This stock option plan was outlined to attract and retain
executives and key employees, offering them the opportunity to become Cosan S.A.’s shareholders.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
On August 18, 2011, Cosan S.A.’s board of directors approved the total stock option grant corresponding up to 12,000,000 common shares to be issued or treasury shares held by Cosan S.A., corresponding 2.41% of the share capital at that time. On the same date the eligible executives were informed of the all terms and conditions of the stock-option plan.
According to the average market value of the shares on a 30 day period ending at issuance, the exercise price was defined to be R$22.80 per share, without any discount. The fair value of options granted was estimated using the binomial model in compliance with the terms and conditions of each granted option.
The stock options were divided into “Tranche A” and “Tranche B”. The vesting period is described below.
Tranche A - The options can be exercised after a waiting period of one year, considering a maximum percentage of 20% per annum of the total stock options offered by Cosan S.A. within a period of 5 years. Exercise period ends August 19, 2016.
Tranche B - The options can be exercised after a waiting period of one year, considering a maximum percentage of 10% per annum of the total stock options offered by Cosan S.A. within a period of 10 years. Exercise period ends August 19, 2021.
The options may be exercised with the issuance of new shares or treasury shares that the company may have. The employees that leave Cosan S.A. before the vesting period will forfeit 100% of their rights.
As of August 18, 2011, 9,825,000 options related the shared based compensation was granted.The fair value of share based payments was estimated adopting the binomial model with the following premise:
|
|
Options
|
|
|
Options
|
|
|
|
granted on
|
|
|
granted on
|
|
|
|
August 18, 2012
|
|
|
August 18, 2012
|
|
|
|
Tranche A
|
|
|
Tranche B
|
|
Grant grantprice -R$
|
|
|
22.80
|
|
|
|
22.80
|
|
Expected life (in years)
|
|
1 to 5
|
|
|
1 to 10
|
|
Interest rate
|
|
|
12.39
|
|
|
|
12.39
|
|
Expected Volatility
|
|
|
31.44
|
|
|
|
30.32
|
|
Weighted average fair value at grant date - R$
|
|
|
6.80
|
|
|
|
8.15
|
|
Expected term – the expected term considers that the executives will exercise their options after the vesting period of each grant.
Expected volatility – Due to the new capital structure and business model after the formation of the JVs, the Company opted to use the historic volatility of their shares adjusted by volatility of
competitors’ shares that operate in similar lines of business.
Cosan Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais – R$, unless
otherwise
stated)
Expected dividends – The dividends expected were calculated on the basis of the current market value on the grant’s date, adjusted by the average rate of return of capital to shareholders during the forecast period, and compared with to the book value shares.
Risk free interest rate – the company considered the prime rate as the risk free interest rate traded at BM&F Bovespa on the grant date and for the equivalent term of the option maturity.
On March 31, 2013, R$ 13,295 (R$ 10,800, March 31, 2012) was recognized as expense for the stock option plan. The weighted average remaining contractual term for the stock options on March 31, 2013 was 2 years. The expense to be recognized in future years amounts to R$ 22,936 on March 31, 2013.
The changes in the plan during the period was:
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise price
weighted average
|
|
At March 31, 2012
|
|
|
9,825,000
|
|
|
|
22.80
|
|
Share options exercised
|
|
|
(723,000
|
)
|
|
|
(23.18
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2013
|
|
|
9,102,000
|
|
|
|
23.74
|
|
***
F-119
COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A.,
as Issuer,
COSAN S.A. INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO,
as Guarantor,
DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS,
as Trustee, Registrar, Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and Calculation Agent,
and
DEUTSCHE BANK LUXEMBOURG S.A.,
as Luxembourg Paying Agent
Indenture
Dated as of March 14, 2013
9.500%
Senior Notes
Due March 14, 2018
Table of Contents
Page
Article 1 Definitions And Incorporation By Reference
|
1
|
|
|
|
Section 1.01
|
Definitions.
|
1
|
Section 1.02
|
Rules of Construction.
|
22
|
Section 1.03
|
Table of Contents; Headings.
|
23
|
Section 1.04
|
Form of Documents Delivered to Trustee.
|
23
|
|
|
Article 2 The Notes
|
23
|
|
|
|
Section 2.01
|
Form, Dating and Denominations; Legends.
|
23
|
Section 2.02
|
Execution and Authentication; Additional Notes.
|
24
|
Section 2.03
|
Registrar, Paying Agent and Authenticating Agent; Paying Agent to Hold Money in Trust.
|
26
|
Section 2.04
|
Replacement Notes.
|
27
|
Section 2.05
|
Outstanding Notes.
|
27
|
Section 2.06
|
Temporary Notes.
|
28
|
Section 2.07
|
Cancellation.
|
28
|
Section 2.08
|
CUSIP and ISIN Numbers.
|
29
|
Section 2.09
|
Registration, Transfer and Exchange.
|
29
|
Section 2.10
|
Restrictions on Transfer and Exchange.
|
31
|
Section 2.11
|
Open Market Purchases.
|
33
|
|
|
Article 3 Additional Amounts; Redemption
|
33
|
|
|
|
Section 3.01
|
Additional Amounts.
|
33
|
Section 3.02
|
Redemption for Taxation Reasons.
|
35
|
Section 3.03
|
Method, Effect and Notice of Redemption.
|
35
|
Section 3.04
|
Notice of Redemption by the Company.
|
36
|
Section 3.05
|
Additional Redemption Procedures.
|
36
|
Section 3.06
|
Deposit of Redemption Price.
|
37
|
Section 3.07
|
Effect of Notice of Redemption.
|
37
|
Section 3.08
|
Offer to Purchase.
|
37
|
|
|
Article 4 Covenants
|
40
|
|
|
|
Section 4.01
|
Payment of Principal and Interest under the Notes.
|
40
|
Section 4.02
|
Maintenance of Office or Agency.
|
41
|
Section 4.03
|
Maintenance of Corporate Existence.
|
41
|
Section 4.04
|
Payment of Taxes and other Claims.
|
42
|
Section 4.05
|
Compliance with Applicable Laws.
|
42
|
Section 4.06
|
Maintenance of Properties
|
42
|
Section 4.07
|
Limitation on Debt and Disqualified Stock.
|
42
|
Section 4.08
|
Limitation on Restricted Payments.
|
46
|
Section 4.09
|
Limitation on Transfer of the Company’s Voting Stock.
|
48
|
Section 4.10
|
Limitation on Liens.
|
48
|
Section 4.11
|
Limitation on Sale and Leaseback Transactions.
|
49
|
Section 4.12
|
Limitation on Dividend and other Payment Restrictions Affecting Restricted Subsidiaries
|
49
|
Section 4.13
|
Repurchase of Notes Upon a Change of Control.
|
51
|
Section 4.14
|
Limitation on Asset Sales.
|
51
|
Section 4.15
|
Limitation on Transactions with Shareholders and Affiliates.
|
52
|
Section 4.16
|
Maintenance of Books and Records.
|
54
|
Section 4.17
|
Reports to the Trustee
|
54
|
Section 4.18
|
Ranking
|
55
|
Section 4.19
|
Limitations and Restrictions on the Company
|
55
|
Section 4.21
|
Paying Agent and Transfer Agent
|
55
|
Section 4.22
|
Covenant Suspension.
|
56
|
|
|
Article 5 Consolidation, Merger or Transfer of Assets
|
57
|
|
|
|
Section 5.01
|
Consolidation, Merger or Sale of Assets by the Guarantor; No Lease of All or Substantially All Assets.
|
57
|
|
|
Article 6 Default and Remedies
|
58
|
|
|
|
Section 6.01
|
Events of Default.
|
58
|
Section 6.02
|
Acceleration.
|
59
|
Section 6.03
|
Notices; Other Remedies
|
60
|
Section 6.04
|
Waiver of Past Defaults.
|
60
|
Section 6.05
|
Control by Majority.
|
60
|
Section 6.06
|
Limitation on Suits.
|
61
|
Section 6.07
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Rights of Holders to Receive Payment.
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61
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Section 6.08
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Collection Suit by Trustee.
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61
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Section 6.09
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Trustee May File Proofs of Claim.
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61
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Section 6.10
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Priorities.
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62
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Section 6.11
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Restoration of Rights and Remedies.
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62
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Section 6.12
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Undertaking for Costs.
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62
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Section 6.13
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Rights and Remedies Cumulative.
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63
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Section 6.14
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Delay or Omission Not Waiver.
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63
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Section 6.15
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Waiver of Stay, Extension or Usury Laws.
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63
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Article 7 The Trustee
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63
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Section 7.01
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General
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63
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Section 7.02
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Certain Rights of Trustee
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64
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Section 7.03
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Individual Rights of Trustee.
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66
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Section 7.04
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Trustee’s Disclaimer.
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66
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Section 7.05
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Notice of Default.
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66
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Section 7.06
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Compensation And Indemnity.
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67
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Section 7.07
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Replacement of Trustee.
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68
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Section 7.08
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Successor Trustee by Merger.
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69
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Section 7.09
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Eligibility.
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69
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Section 7.10
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Money Held in Trust.
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69
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Section 7.11
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Paying and Transfer Agent
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69
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Article 8 Defeasance and Discharge
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72
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Section 8.01
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Discharge of Company’s and Guarantor’ Obligations.
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72
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Section 8.02
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Legal Defeasance.
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73
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Section 8.03
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Covenant Defeasance.
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74
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Section 8.04
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Application of Trust Money.
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74
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Section 8.05
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Repayment to Company.
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75
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Section 8.06
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Reinstatement.
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75
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Article 9 Amendments, Supplements and Waivers
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75
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Section 9.01
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Amendments Without Consent of Holders.
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75
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Section 9.02
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Amendments With Consent of Holders.
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76
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Section 9.03
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Effect of Consent.
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77
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Section 9.04
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Trustee’s Rights and Obligations.
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77
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Article 10 Guarantee
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78
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Section 10.01
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The Note Guarantee.
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78
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Section 10.02
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Guarantee Unconditional.
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78
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Section 10.03
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Discharge; Reinstatement.
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79
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Section 10.04
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Waiver by the Guarantor.
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79
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Section 10.05
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Subrogation.
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79
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Section 10.06
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Stay of Acceleration.
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79
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Section 10.07
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Limitation on Amount of Guarantee.
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79
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Section 10.08
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Execution and Delivery of Guarantee.
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79
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Section 10.09
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Release of Guarantee.
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80
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Article 11 Miscellaneous
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80
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Section 11.01
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Holder Communications; Holder Actions
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80
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Section 11.02
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Notices.
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81
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Section 11.03
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Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent.
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83
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Section 11.04
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Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion.
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83
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Section 11.05
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Payment Date Other Than a Business Day.
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83
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Section 11.06
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Governing Law.
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83
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Section 11.07
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Submission to Jurisdiction; Agent for Service; Waiver of Immunities
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83
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Section 11.08
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Judgment Currency
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84
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Section 11.09
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No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements.
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85
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Section 11.10
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Successors.
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85
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Section 11.11
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Duplicate Originals.
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85
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Section 11.12
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Separability.
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85
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Section 11.13
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Table of Contents and Headings.
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85
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Section 11.14
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No Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees, Incorporators, Members and Stockholders.
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85
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EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A
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Form of Note
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EXHIBIT B
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Form of Supplemental Indenture
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EXHIBIT C
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Restricted Legend
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EXHIBIT D
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DTC Legend
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EXHIBIT E
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Regulation S Certificate
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EXHIBIT F
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Rule 144A Certificate
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INDENTURE
, dated as of March 14, 2013, between COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A., a public limited-liability company (
societé anonyme
) organized under the laws of Luxembourg having its registered office at B-15 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, registered with the Luxembourg Register of Commerce and Companies under number B175.646, as the Company, COSAN S.A. INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO, a
sociedade anônima
(corporation) incorporated under the laws of the Federative Republic of Brazil, as the Guarantor, DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, a New York banking corporation, as Trustee, Registrar, Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and Calculation Agent and DEUTSCHE BANK LUXEMBOURG S.A., as Luxembourg Paying Agent.
RECITALS
The Company has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Indenture to provide for the issuance of up to R$500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 9.500% Senior Notes due March 14, 2018 and, if and when issued, any Additional Notes as provided herein (the “
Notes
”). All things necessary to make this Indenture a valid agreement of the Company, in accordance with its terms, have been done, and the Company has done all things necessary to make the Notes (in the case of the Additional Notes, when duly authorized), when executed by the Company and authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and duly issued by the Company, the valid obligations of the Company as hereinafter provided.
In addition, the Guarantor has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Indenture as guarantor of the Notes. All things necessary to make this Indenture a valid agreement of the Guarantor, in accordance with its terms, have been done, and the Guarantor has done all things necessary to make the Note Guarantee, when the Notes are executed by the Company and authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and duly issued by the Company, the valid obligations of the Guarantor as hereinafter provided.
WITNESSETH
For and in consideration of the premises and the purchase of the Notes by the Holders thereof, the parties hereto covenant and agree, for the equal and proportionate benefit of all Holders, as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
Section 1.01
Definitions
.
“
Acquired Debt
” means Debt of a Person existing at the time the Person merges with or into or becomes a Subsidiary and not Incurred in connection with, or in contemplation of, the Person merging with or into or becoming a Subsidiary.
“
Additional Amounts
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 3.01.
“
Additional Notes
” means any Notes issued under this Indenture in addition to the Initial Notes, having the same terms in all respects as the Initial Notes except that interest will accrue on the Additional Notes from their date of issuance.
“
Adjusted
EBITDA
” means, for any period:
(1) consolidated net sales
minus
;
(2) consolidated cost of sales and services
minus
;
(3) consolidated general and administrative expenses and selling expenses
plus
/
minus
;
(4) consolidated recurring other income (expense), net
plus
/
minus
;
(5) consolidated equity pick up income from associates
plus
;
(6) any depreciation or amortization included in any of the foregoing;
as each such item is reported on the most recent consolidated financial statements delivered by the Guarantor to the trustee and prepared in accordance with IFRS. For the avoidance of doubt, Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A. and its Subsidiaries (to the extent the results of operations of such entities are consolidated by the Guarantor) and the Guarantor’s proportional interest in Raízen Energia S.A. and its Subsidiaries and Raízen Combustíveis S.A. and its Subsidiaries shall be included in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, however any eventual equity pick-up from such entities during the same period shall be excluded, to avoid duplication. For avoidance of doubt, in calculating Adjusted EBITDA, the Guarantor will deem any reported income/expense as a recurring item unless the item is greater than US$50.0 million, in which case, the Guarantor shall make a good faith determination on an item-by-item basis as to whether it is recurring.
“
Adjusted Net Debt
” means, as of any date of determination:
(1) the aggregate amount of Debt of the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries and (A) Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A. and its Subsidiaries (to the extent the results of operations of such entities are consolidated by the Guarantor) and (B) the Guarantor’s proportionate equity interest in Raízen Energia S.A. and Raízen Combustíveis S.A. and their respective Subsidiaries,
minus
(2) the sum of consolidated cash and cash equivalents and consolidated marketable securities recorded as current and non-current assets (including National Treasury Certificates acquired to guarantee loans under the Special Agricultural Financing Program),
minus
/(
plus
);
(3) any recorded asset/(liability) from derivatives entered into by the Guarantor in order to hedge its Debt denominated in foreign currencies,
in all cases determined in accordance with IFRS and as set forth in the most recent consolidated balance sheet of the Guarantor. While Adjusted Net Debt of Raízen Energia S.A. and Raízen Combustíveis S.A. has been considered on a proportional interest-base method, any eventual equity pick-up from such entities during the same period shall be excluded, to avoid duplication.
“
Advance Transaction
” means an advance from a financial institution involving either (a) a foreign exchange contract (
Adiantamento sobre Contrato de Câmbio–ACC
) or (b) an export contract (
Adiantamento sobre Contrato de Exportação–ACE
).
“
Affiliate
” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under direct or indirect common control with, such Person. For purposes of this definition, “control” (including, with correlative meanings, the terms “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with”) with respect to any Person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.
“
Agent
” means any Registrar, Paying Agent, Transfer Agent, Authenticating Agent or other agent hereunder, as duly appointed by the Guarantor or by the Trustee in the case of the Authenticating Agent.
“
Agent Member
” means a member of, or a participant in, the Depositary.
“
Asset Sale
” means any sale, lease, transfer or other disposition of any assets by the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary, including by means of a merger, consolidation or similar transaction and including any sale or issuance of the Equity Interests of any Restricted Subsidiary (each of the above referred to as a “disposition”),
provided that
the following are not included in the definition of “Asset Sale”:
(1) a disposition to the Guarantor or a Restricted Subsidiary, including the sale or issuance by the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary of any Equity Interests of any Restricted Subsidiary to the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary;
(2) a disposition by a Restricted Subsidiary to the Guarantor or another Restricted Subsidiary or by the Guarantor to a Restricted Subsidiary;
(3) a disposition of any Equity Interests of any Restricted Subsidiary in connection with a corporate reorganization or delisting transaction involving the public shareholders of Cosan Limited, provided that immediately following such disposition, the Guarantor could Incur at least U.S.$1.00 of Debt under the Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio test set forth in Section 4.07(a)(ii);
(4) the sale, lease, transfer or other disposition by the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary in the ordinary course of business of (i) cash and Cash Equivalents, (ii) inventory, (iii) damaged, worn out or obsolete equipment or other assets, or (iv) rights granted to others pursuant to leases or licenses;
(5) the lease of assets by the Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business;
(6) the sale or discount of accounts receivable arising in the ordinary course of business in connection with the compromise or collection thereof;
(7) a transaction covered by the covenant described under Article 5;
(8) a Restricted Payment permitted under Section 4.08;
(9) a Sale and Leaseback Transaction otherwise permitted under Section 4.11;
(10) any issuance of Disqualified Stock otherwise permitted under Section 4.07;
(11) the creation of a Lien not prohibited by this Indenture (but not the sale or disposition of the property subject to such Lien);
(12) any surrender or waiver of contract rights pursuant to a settlement, release, recovery on or surrender of contract, tort or other claims of any kind;
(13) any disposition of assets in any fiscal year with an aggregate fair market value, taken together with all other dispositions made in reliance on this clause, not to exceed U.S.$100.0 million; and
(14) the disposition of any shares of Capital Stock of an Unrestricted Subsidiary.
“
Attributable Debt
” means, in respect of a Sale and Leaseback Transaction the present value, discounted at the interest rate implicit in the Sale and Leaseback Transaction, of the total obligations of the lessee for rental payments during the remaining term of the lease in the Sale and Leaseback Transaction.
“
Authenticating Agent
” refers to the Trustee’s designee for authentication of the Notes.
“
Average Life
” means, with respect to any Debt, the quotient obtained by dividing (i) the sum of the products of (x) the number of years from the date of determination to the dates of each successive scheduled principal payment of such Debt and (y) the amount of such principal payment by (ii) the sum of all such principal payments.
“
bankruptcy default
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 6.01.
“
Board of Directors
” means the board of directors or comparable governing body of the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, or any committee thereof duly authorized to act on its behalf.
“
Board Resolution
” means a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors which is certified by the Secretary, Assistant Secretary or a director of the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, and remains in full force and effect as of the date of its certification.
“
BRL12
” means the Trade Association for the Emerging Markets (“EMTA”) BRL Industry Survey Rate (BRL12), calculated if the R$ Ptax Rate is not available, which is the final Brazilian
real
/U.S. dollar specified rate of U.S. dollars, expressed as the amount of Brazilian
reais
per one U.S. dollar, published on EMTA’s website (which, at the date hereof, is located at http://www.emta.org) for the Rate Calculation Date. BRL12 is calculated by EMTA (or a service provider EMTA may select in its sole discretion) using the EMTA BRL Industry Survey
Methodology dated as of 1 March 2004, as amended from time to time, pursuant to which EMTA conducts a twice-daily survey of up to 15 Brazilian financial institutions that are active participants in the Brazilian
real
/U.S. dollar spot market, with a required minimum participation of at least 5 financial institutions.
“
BRL13
” means the EMTA BRL Indicative Survey Rate (BRL13), calculated if the R$ Ptax Rate is not available, which is the final Brazilian
real
/U.S. dollar specified rate of U.S. dollars, expressed as the amount of Brazilian
reais
per one U.S. dollar, published on EMTA’s website (which, at the date hereof, is located at http://www.emta.org) for the Rate Calculation Date. BRL13 is calculated by EMTA (or a service provider EMTA may select in its sole discretion) using the EMTA BRL Industry Survey Methodology dated as of 1 March 2004, as amended from time to time, pursuant to which EMTA conducts a survey of up to 30 Brazilian and non-Brazilian financial institutions that are active participants in the Brazilian
real
/U.S. dollar spot market, with a required minimum participation of at least 8 financial institutions.
“
Business Day
” means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions or trust companies are authorized or obligated by law to close in the City of New York, São Paulo or Luxembourg.
“
Calculation Agent
” means Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, and its successors or such other calculation agent as the Guarantor shall appoint.
“
Capital Lease
” means, with respect to any Person, any lease of any Property which, in conformity with IFRS, is required to be capitalized on the balance sheet of such Person.
“
Capital Stock
” means, with respect to any Person, any and all shares of stock of a corporation, partnership interests or other equivalent interests (however designated, whether voting or non-voting) in such Person’s equity, entitling the holder to receive a share of the profits and losses, and a distribution of assets, after liabilities, of such Person.
“
Cash Equivalents
” means
(1) Brazilian
reais
, U.S. Dollars, or money in other currencies received in the ordinary course of business that are readily convertible into U.S. Dollars,
(2) any evidence of Debt with a maturity of 180 days or less issued or directly and fully guaranteed or insured by the Federative Republic of Brazil or the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof,
provided that
the full faith and credit of the Federative Republic of Brazil or the United States of America is pledged in support thereof,
(3) (i) demand deposits, (ii) time deposits and certificates of deposit with maturities of one year or less from the date of acquisition, (iii) bankers’ acceptances with maturities not exceeding one year from the date of acquisition, and (iv) overnight bank deposits, in each case with any bank or trust company organized or licensed under the laws of the Federative Republic of Brazil or any political subdivision thereof or the United States or any state thereof having capital, sur
plus
and undivided profits in excess of U.S.$500.0 million whose short-term debt is rated “A-2” or higher by S&P or “P-2” or higher by Moody’s,
(4) repurchase obligations with a term of not more than seven days for underlying securities of the type described in clauses (2) and (4) above entered into with any financial institution meeting the qualifications specified in clause (4) above,
(5) commercial paper rated at least P-1 by Moody’s or A-1 by S&P and maturing within six months after the date of acquisition, and
(6) money market funds at least 95% of the assets of which consist of investments of the type described in clauses (1) through (6) above.
“
Certificated Note
” means a Note in registered individual form without interest coupons.
“
Change of Control
” means:
(1) the direct or indirect sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of merger or consolidation), in one or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of the assets of the Guarantor and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole to any Person (including any “person” (as that term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act)) other than to one or more of the Permitted Holders, other than pursuant to (i) any such transaction in which immediately after the consummation thereof, the voting power of the Guarantor’s outstanding Voting Stock immediately prior to such consummation constitutes or is converted into or exchanged for more than 50% of the voting power of the outstanding Voting Stock of such Person or (ii) any such sale, lease, transfer or conveyance to one or more Permitted Holders or a Subsidiary of a Permitted Holder, in each case, if immediately after such transaction no “person” or “group” (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act), other than one or more Permitted Holders, is the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rules 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the voting power of the outstanding Voting Stock of such Permitted Holder; or
(2) the consummation of any transaction (including without limitation, any merger or consolidation) the result of which is that any Person (including any “person” or “group” (as such terms are used for purposes of Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act, other than one or more Permitted Holders) is or becomes the “beneficial owner” (as such term is used in Rules 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the total voting power of the Voting Stock of the Guarantor; or
(3) the first day on which the majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the Guarantor cease to be Continuing Directors.
“
Commission
” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
“
Common Stock
” means Capital Stock not entitled to any preference on dividends or distributions, upon liquidation or otherwise.
“
Company
” means the party named as such in the first paragraph of this Indenture or any successor obligor under this Indenture and the Notes pursuant to Article 5(a).
“
Consolidated Net Income
” means, for any period, the aggregate net income (or loss) of the Guarantor for such period determined on a consolidated basis in conformity with IFRS.
“
Continuing Director
” means, as of any date of determination, any member of the Board of Directors of the Guarantor who:
(1) was a member of such board of directors on the date of this Indenture; or
(2) was nominated for election or elected to such Board of Directors with the approval of a majority of the Continuing Directors who were members of such Board of Directors at the time of such nomination or election provided that, to the extent that the Board of Directors does not customarily approve the nomination or election of new members to the Board of Directors, such approval shall be presumed to have been given absent clear evidence to the contrary.
“
Corporate Trust Office
” means the office of the Trustee at which the corporate trust business of the Trustee is principally administered, which at the date of this Indenture is located at 60 Wall Street, MSNYC60-2710, New York, NY 10005.
“
Debt
” means, with respect to any Person, without duplication,
(1) all indebtedness of such Person for borrowed money;
(2) all obligations of such Person evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar instruments;
(3) all obligations of such Person in respect of letters of credit, bankers’ acceptances or other similar instruments, excluding obligations in respect of trade letters of credit or bankers’ acceptances issued in respect of trade accounts payables to the extent not drawn upon or presented, or, if drawn upon or presented, to the extent the resulting obligation of the Person is paid within 10 Business Days;
(4) all obligations of such Person to pay the deferred and unpaid purchase price of property or services, all conditional sale obligations and all obligations of such person under any title retention agreement, excluding accounts payable arising in the ordinary course of business;
(5) all obligations of such Person as lessee under Capital Leases;
(6) all Debt of other Persons guaranteed by such Person to the extent so guaranteed;
(7) all Debt of other Persons secured by a Lien on any asset of such Person, whether or not such Debt is assumed by such Person; and
(8) all obligations of such Person under Hedging Agreements.
The amount of Debt of any Person will be deemed to be:
(A) with respect to contingent obligations, the maximum liability upon the occurrence of the contingency giving rise to the obligation;
(B) with respect to Debt secured by a Lien on an asset of such Person but not otherwise the obligation, contingent or otherwise, of such Person, the lesser of (x) the fair market value of such asset on the date the Lien attached and (y) the amount of such Debt;
(C) with respect to any Debt issued with original issue discount, the face amount of such Debt less the remaining unamortized portion of the original issue discount of such Debt;
(D) with respect to any Hedging Agreement, the net amount payable if such Hedging Agreement terminated at that time due to default by such Person; and
(E) otherwise, the outstanding principal amount thereof.
The principal amount of any Debt or other obligation that is denominated in any currency other than U.S. Dollars (after giving effect to any Hedging Agreement in respect thereof) shall be the amount thereof, as determined pursuant to the foregoing sentence, converted into U.S. Dollars at the Spot Rate in effect on the date of determination.
“
Default
” means any event that is, or after notice or passage of time or both would be, an Event of Default.
“
Depositary
” means the depositary of each Global Note, which will initially be DTC.
“
Disqualified Equity Interests
” means Equity Interests that by their terms or upon the happening of any event are
(1) required to be redeemed or redeemable at the option of the holder prior to the Stated Maturity of the Notes for consideration other than Qualified Equity Interests, or
(2) convertible at the option of the holder into Disqualified Equity Interests or exchangeable for Debt;
provided that
Equity Interests will not constitute Disqualified Equity Interests solely because of provisions giving holders thereof the right to require repurchase or redemption upon an “asset sale” or “change of control” occurring prior to the Stated Maturity of the Notes if those provisions
(A) are no more favorable to the holders than the covenants described under Sections 4.13 and 4.14, and
(B) specifically state that repurchase or redemption pursuant thereto will not be required prior to the Guarantor’s repurchase of the Notes as required by this Indenture.
“
Disqualified Stock
” means Capital Stock constituting Disqualified Equity Interests.
“
DTC
” means The Depository Trust Company, a New York corporation, and its successors.
“
DTC Legend
” means the legend set forth in Exhibit D.
“
Equity Interests
” means all Capital Stock and all warrants or options with respect to, or other rights to purchase, Capital Stock, but excluding Debt convertible into equity.
“
Event of Default
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 6.01.
“
Excess Proceeds
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.14.
“
Exchange Act
” means the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
“
Fitch
” means Fitch Ratings Inc. and its successors.
“
Global Note
” means a Note in registered global form without interest coupons.
“
Guarantee
” means any obligation, contingent or otherwise, of any Person directly or indirectly guaranteeing any Debt or other obligation of any other Person and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any obligation, direct or indirect, contingent or otherwise, of such Person (i) to purchase or pay (or advance or supply funds for the purchase or payment of) such Debt or other obligation of such other Person (whether arising by virtue of partnership arrangements, or by agreement to keep-well, to purchase assets, goods, securities or services, to take-or-pay, or to maintain financial statement conditions or otherwise) or (ii) entered into for purposes of assuring in any other manner the obligee of such Debt or other obligation of the payment thereof or to protect such obligee against loss in respect thereof, in whole or in part;
provided that
the term “
Guarantee
” does not include endorsements for collection or deposit in the ordinary course of business. The term “Guarantee” used as a verb has a corresponding meaning.
“
Guarantor
” means each of (i) Cosan S.A. Indústria e Comércio and (ii) any other party that executes a supplemental indenture in the form of Exhibit B to this Indenture providing for the guarantee of the payment of the Notes, or any successor obligor under its Note Guarantee pursuant to Article 5, in each case unless and until such Guarantor is released from its Note Guarantee pursuant to this Indenture.
“
Hedging Agreement
” means (i) any interest rate swap agreement, interest rate cap agreement or other agreement designed to protect against fluctuations in interest rates or (ii) any foreign exchange forward contract, currency swap agreement or other agreement designed to protect against fluctuations in foreign exchange rates or (iii) any commodity or raw material futures contract or any other agreement designed to protect against fluctuations in raw material prices.
“
Holder
” means the registered holder of any Note.
“
IFRS
” means International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
“
Incur
” means, with respect to any Debt or Capital Stock, to incur, create, issue, assume or guarantee such Debt or Capital Stock. If any Person becomes a Subsidiary on any date after the date of this Indenture, the Debt and Capital Stock of such Person outstanding on such date will be deemed to have been Incurred by such Person on such date for purposes of Section 4.07, but will not be considered the sale or issuance of Equity Interests for purposes of Section 4.08 or Section 4.14. The accretion of original issue discount or payment of interest in kind will not be considered an Incurrence of Debt.
“
Incurrence
” shall have a corresponding meaning to the definition herein of Incur.
“
Indenture
” means this indenture, as amended or supplemented from time to time.
“
Initial Notes
” means the Notes issued on the date hereof.
“
Initial Purchasers
” means the initial purchasers party to a purchase agreement with the Guarantor relating to the sale of the Notes or Additional Notes by the Guarantor.
“
Interest Payment Date
” means each March 14 and September 14 of each year, commencing September 14, 2013.
“
Investment
” means:
(1) any direct or indirect advance, loan or other extension of credit to another Person, but excluding any such advance, loan or extension of credit having a term not exceeding 180 days arising in connection with the sale of inventory, equipment or supplies by that Person in the ordinary course of business,
(2) any capital contribution to another Person, by means of any transfer of cash or other property or in any other form,
(3) any purchase or acquisition of Equity Interests, bonds, notes or other Debt, or other instruments or securities issued by another Person, any acquisitions of assets or substantially all the assets of a Person, including the receipt of any of the above as consideration for the disposition of assets or rendering of services, or
(4) any guarantee of any obligation of another Person.
For purposes of this definition, the term “Person” shall not include the Guarantor or any Subsidiary or any Person who would become a Subsidiary as a result of any Investment. If the Guarantor or any Subsidiary sells or otherwise disposes of any Equity Interests of any direct or indirect Subsidiary so that, after giving effect to that sale or disposition, such Person is no longer a Subsidiary of the Guarantor, all remaining Investments of the Guarantor and the Subsidiaries in such Person shall be deemed to have been made at such time. For purposes of the definition of “Unrestricted Subsidiary” and Section 4.08:
(1) Investment shall include the portion (proportionate to the Guarantor’s Equity Interest in such Subsidiary) of the fair market value of the net assets of any Subsidiary of the Guarantor at the time that such Subsidiary is designated an Unrestricted Subsidiary; provided,
however, that, upon a redesignation of such Subsidiary as a Restricted Subsidiary, the Guarantor shall be deemed to continue to have a permanent “Investment” in an Unrestricted Subsidiary in an amount (if positive) equal to:
(a) the Guarantor’s Investment in such Subsidiary at the time of such redesignation,
minus
(b) the portion (proportionate to the Guarantor’s equity interest in such Subsidiary) of the fair market value of the net assets of such Subsidiary at the time of such redesignation; and
(2) any property transferred to or from an Unrestricted Subsidiary shall be valued at its fair market value at the time of such transfer.
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Investment Grade
” means BBB- or higher by S&P, Baa3 or higher by Moody’s or BBB- or higher by Fitch, or the equivalent of such global ratings by S&P, Moody’s or Fitch.
“
Investment Grade Rating
” means a rating equal to or higher than Investment Grade.
“
Issue Date
” means the date on which the Notes are originally issued under this Indenture or March 14, 2013.
“
Joint Venture
” means (i) the joint venture between the Guarantor and Shell Brazil Holdings B.V. (“
Shell
”) and their respective subsidiaries whereby (a) the Guarantor contributed its sugar and ethanol and its fuel distribution assets and (b) Shell contributed its distribution assets in Brazil, its interests in second generation ethanol research and development entities (Iogen Corp. and Codexis, Inc., its aviation fuel business in Brazil) and the license to use the Shell brand, and a cash contribution, or (ii) any similar or related transaction.
“
Lien
” means any mortgage, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, lien or charge of any kind (including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement or Capital Lease).
“
Luxembourg Paying Agent
” means Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A.
“
Marketable Securities
” means publicly traded debt or equity securities that are listed for trading on a national securities exchange and that were issued by a corporation with debt securities rated at least “AA-“ from S&P or “Aa3” from Moody’s.
“
Minimum Withholding Level
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 3.02.
“
Moody’s
” means Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. and its successors.
“
Net Cash Proceeds
” means, with respect to:
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any Asset Sale, the proceeds of such Asset Sale in the form of cash or Cash Equivalents (including (i) payments in respect of deferred payment obligations to the extent corresponding to, principal, but not interest, when received in the form of cash, and (ii) proceeds from the conversion of other consideration received when converted to cash), net of:
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brokerage commissions and other fees and expenses related to such Asset Sale, including fees and expenses of counsel, accountants and investment bankers;
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(2)
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provisions for taxes as a result of such Asset Sale taking into account the consolidated results of operations of the Guarantor and its Subsidiaries;
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(3)
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payments required to be made to repay Debt (other than revolving credit borrowings) outstanding at the time of such Asset Sale that is secured by a Lien on the property or assets sold; and
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appropriate amounts to be provided as a reserve against liabilities associated with such Asset Sale, including pension and other post-employment benefit liabilities, liabilities related to environmental matters and indemnification obligations associated with such Asset Sale, with any subsequent reduction of the reserve other than by payments made and charged against the reserved amount to be deemed a receipt of cash.
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any Option Exercise, the proceeds from such Option Exercise in the form of cash or Cash Equivalents (including (i) payments in respect of deferred payment obligations to the extent corresponding to principal, but not interest, when received in the form of cash, and (ii) proceeds from the conversion of other consideration received when converted to cash), net of:
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fees and expenses related to such Option Exercise, including fees and expenses of counsel, auditors and investment bankers;
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(2)
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provisions for taxes as a result of such Option Exercise taking into account the consolidated results of operations of the Guarantor and its Subsidiaries;
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payments required to be made to repay Debt (other than revolving credit borrowings) outstanding at the time of such Option Exercise that is secured by a Lien on the property or assets sold or conveyed; and
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appropriate amounts to be provided as a reserve against liabilities associated with such Option Exercise, including pension and other post-employment benefit liabilities, liabilities related to environmental matters and indemnification obligations associated with such Option Exercise, with any subsequent reduction of the reserve other than by payments made and charged against the reserved amount to be deemed a receipt of cash.
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Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio
” means, on any date (the “transaction date”), the ratio of:
(x) the aggregate amount of Adjusted Net Debt at that time to
(y) Adjusted EBITDA for the four fiscal quarters immediately prior to the transaction date for which internal financial statements are available (the “
reference period
”).
In making the foregoing calculation,
(1)
pro forma
effect will be given to any Debt Incurred during or after the reference period to the extent the Debt is outstanding or is to be Incurred on the transaction date as if the Debt had been Incurred on the first day of the reference period; and
(2)
pro forma
effect will be given to:
(A) the acquisition or disposition of companies, divisions or lines of businesses by the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries, including any acquisition or disposition of a company, division or line of business since the beginning of the reference period by a Person that became a Restricted Subsidiary after the beginning of the reference period, and
(B) the discontinuation of any discontinued operations,
that have occurred since the beginning of the reference period as if such events had occurred, and, in the case of any disposition, the proceeds thereof applied, on the first day of the reference period. To the extent that
pro forma
effect is to be given to an acquisition or disposition of a company, division or line of business, the
pro forma
calculation will be based upon the most recent four full fiscal quarters for which the relevant financial information is available.
For the avoidance of doubt, (A) Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A. and its Subsidiaries (to the extent the results of operations of such entities are consolidated by the Guarantor) and (B) the Guarantor’s proportional interest in each of Raízen Energia S.A. and Raízen Combustíveis S.A. and their respective Subsidiaries shall be included in the calculation of each of Adjusted Net Debt and Adjusted EBITDA for purposes of the calculation of the Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio.
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Non-U.S. Person
” means a Person that is not a U.S. person, as defined in Regulation S.
“
Note Guarantee
” means the guarantee of the Notes by the Guarantor pursuant to this Indenture.
“
Notes
” has the meaning assigned to such term in the Recitals.
“
obligations
” means, with respect to any Debt, all obligations (whether in existence on the Issue Date or arising afterwards, absolute or contingent, direct or indirect) for or in respect of principal (when due, upon acceleration, upon redemption, upon mandatory repayment or repurchase pursuant to a mandatory offer to purchase, or otherwise), premium, interest, penalties, fees, indemnification, reimbursement and other amounts payable and liabilities with respect to such Debt, including all interest accrued or accruing after the commencement of any bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization or similar case or proceeding at the contract rate (including, without limitation, any contract rate applicable upon default) specified in the relevant documentation, whether or not the claim for such interest is allowed as a claim in such case or proceeding.
“
Offer to Purchase
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 3.04.
“
Offering Memorandum
” means the final offering memorandum dated March 7, 2013, prepared by the Guarantor in connection with the Notes.
“
Officer
” means a director, the president or chief executive officer, any vice president, the chief financial officer, the chief operating officer, the chief accounting officer, the treasurer or any assistant treasurer, or the secretary or any assistant secretary, the general counsel or any other Person duly appointed by the shareholders or the Board of Directors of the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, to perform corporate duties.
“
Officers’ Certificate
” means a certificate signed by any two of the chief executive officer, the chief operating officer, the chief financial officer, the chief accounting officer, a director or the general counsel of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, or a certificate of the Guarantor signed in the name of the Guarantor by the chairman of the Board of Directors, the president or chief executive officer, any vice president, the chief financial officer, the treasurer or any assistant treasurer or the secretary or any assistant secretary, as the case may be.
“
Offshore Global Note
” means a Global Note representing Notes issued and sold pursuant to Regulation S.
“
Opinion of Counsel
” means a written opinion signed by legal counsel, who may be an employee of or counsel to the Guarantor, reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee.
“
Option Exercise
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 3.04.
“
Paying Agent”
refers to the Trustee, the Principal Paying Agent, the Luxembourg Paying Agent and such other paying agents as the Company shall appoint.
“
Permitted Business
” means any of the businesses in which the Guarantor and its Subsidiaries are engaged on the Issue Date or the Option Exercise date, as applicable, and any business reasonably related, incidental, complementary or ancillary thereto or any business determined in good faith by its Board of Directors to be in the interest of the Guarantor.
“
Permitted Business Investment
” means any Investment and expenditure made in assets or properties (including Capital Stock, Debt or any other security or instrument of a Person) related to a Permitted Business or any business determined in good faith by its Board of Directors to be in the interest of the Guarantor.
“
Permitted Debt
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.07.
“
Permitted Holders
” means Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello and/or any immediate family members and any Person, directly or indirectly, controlled by any of them.
“
Permitted Liens
” means:
(1) any Lien existing on the date of this Indenture, and any extension, renewal or replacement thereof or of any Lien in clauses (2), (3) or (4) below;
provided
,
however
,
that
the total amount of Debt so secured is not increased;
(2) any Lien on any property or assets (including Capital Stock of any person) securing Debt Incurred solely for purposes of financing the acquisition, construction or improvement of such property or assets after the date of this Indenture;
provided that
(a) the aggregate principal amount of Debt secured by the Liens will not exceed (but may be less than) the cost (i.e., purchase price) of the property or assets so acquired, constructed or improved and (b) the Lien is Incurred before, or within 365 days after the completion of, such acquisition, construction or improvement and does not encumber any other property or assets of the Guarantor or any Subsidiary; and
provided
,
further
,
that
to the extent that the property or asset acquired is Capital Stock, the Lien also may encumber other property or assets of the person so acquired;
(3) any Lien securing Debt for the purpose of financing all or part of cost of the acquisition, construction or development of a project;
provided that
the Liens in respect of such Debt are limited to assets (including Capital Stock of the project entity) and/or revenues of such project; and
provided
,
further
,
that
the Lien is Incurred before, or within 365 days after the completion of, that acquisition, construction or development and does not apply to any other property or assets of the Guarantor or any Subsidiary;
(4) any Lien existing on any property or assets of any person before that person’s acquisition (in whole or in part) by, merger into or consolidation with the Guarantor or any Subsidiary after the date of this Indenture;
provided that
the Lien is not created in contemplation of or in connection with such acquisition, merger or consolidation;
(5) any Lien imposed by law that was Incurred in the ordinary course of business, including, without limitation, carriers’, warehousemen’s and mechanics’ liens and other similar encumbrances arising in the ordinary course of business, in each case for sums not yet due or being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings;
(6) any pledge or deposit made in connection with workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance or other similar social security legislation, any deposit to secure appeal bonds in proceedings being contested in good faith to which the Guarantor or any Subsidiary is a party, good faith deposits in connection with bids, tenders, contracts (other than for the payment of Debt) or leases to which the Guarantor or any Subsidiary is a party or deposits for the payment of rent, in each case made in the ordinary course of business;
(7) any Lien in favor of issuers of surety bonds or letters of credit issued pursuant to the request of and for the account of the Guarantor or any Subsidiary in the ordinary course of business;
(8) any Lien securing taxes, assessments and other governmental charges, the payment of which are not yet due or are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and for which such reserves or other appropriate provisions, if any, have been established as required by IFRS;
(9) minor defects, easements, rights-of-way, restrictions and other similar encumbrances Incurred in the ordinary course of business and encumbrances consisting of zoning restrictions, licenses, restrictions on the use of property or assets or minor imperfections
in title that do not materially impair the value or use of the property or assets affected thereby, and any leases and subleases of real property that do not interfere with the ordinary conduct of the business of the Guarantor or any Subsidiary, and which are made on customary and usual terms applicable to similar properties;
(10) any rights of set-off of any person with respect to any deposit account of the Guarantor or any Subsidiary arising in the ordinary course of business;
(11) any Liens granted to secure borrowings from, directly or indirectly, (a) Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social–BNDES, or any other Brazilian governmental development bank or credit agency or (b) any international or multilateral development bank, government-sponsored agency, export-import bank or official export-import credit insurer;
(12) any Liens on the inventory or receivables of the Guarantor or any Subsidiary securing the obligations of such person under any lines of credit or working capital facility; or in connection with any structured export or import financing or other trade transaction;
provided
that the aggregate principal amount of Debt Incurred that is secured by receivables that will fall due in any calendar year shall not exceed (a) with respect to transactions secured by receivables from export sales, 80% of the Guarantor’s consolidated gross revenues from export sales for the immediately preceding calendar year; or (b) with respect to transactions secured by receivables from domestic (Brazilian) sales, 80% of the Guarantor’s consolidated gross revenues from sales within Brazil for the immediately preceding calendar year; and
provided, further
, that Advance Transactions will not be deemed transactions secured by receivables for purpose of the above calculation;
(13) any Lien securing Hedging Agreements so long as such Hedging Agreements are entered into for
bona fide
, non-speculative purposes;
(14) any Lien securing obligations under the documentation governing the establishment and operation of the Joint Venture pursuant to which the Guarantor will pledge or has pledged, among others, certain dividends, interest on capital and shares to Shell or its Affiliates; and
(15) in addition to the foregoing Liens set forth in clauses (1) through (14) above, Liens securing Debt of the Guarantor or any Subsidiary (including, without limitation, guarantees of the Guarantor or any Subsidiary) which in aggregate principal amount, at any time of determination, do not exceed 10.0% of the Guarantor’s Total Consolidated Assets.
“
Permitted Refinancing Debt
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.07.
“
Person
” means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, an association, a trust or any other entity, including a government or political subdivision or an agency or instrumentality thereof.
“
principal
” of any Debt means the principal amount of such Debt, (or if such Debt was issued with original issue discount, the face amount of such Debt less the remaining unamortized
portion of the original issue discount of such Debt), together with, unless the context otherwise indicates, any premium then payable on such Debt.
“
Principal Paying Agent
” means Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, and its successors or such other principal paying agent as the Guarantor shall appoint.
“
Productive Assets
” means assets (including capital stock or its substantial equivalent or other Investments) that are used or usable by the Guarantor and its Subsidiaries in Permitted Businesses (or in the case of capital stock or its substantial equivalent or other Investments that represent direct, or indirect (via a holding company), ownership or other interests held by the Guarantor or any Subsidiary in entities engaged in Permitted Businesses).
“
Property
” means (i) any land, buildings, machinery and other improvements and equipment located therein, and (ii) any intangible assets, including, without limitation, any brand names, trademarks, copyrights and patents and similar rights and any income (licensing or otherwise), proceeds of sale or other revenues therefrom.
“
Qualified Equity Interests
” means all Equity Interests of a Person other than Disqualified Equity Interests.
“
Qualified Stock
” means all Capital Stock of a Person other than Disqualified Stock.
“
Radar Significant Entity
” means Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A. and any of its Subsidiaries, in each case, only to the extent and for so long as the Guarantor consolidates the operations of such entity and such entity would satisfy the “significant subsidiary” tests with respect to the Guarantor (notwithstanding whether any such entity is a Subsidiary of the Guarantor) set forth in Rule 1-02 under Regulation S-X promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act.
“
Raízen Significant Entity
” means (i) Raízen Energia S.A., (ii) Raízen Combustíveis S.A. and (iii) any of their Subsidiaries, in each case, only to the extent and for so long as the Guarantor’s proportional equity interest in any such entity would satisfy the “significant subsidiary” tests with respect to the Guarantor (notwithstanding whether any such entity is a Subsidiary of the Guarantor) set forth in Rule 1-02 under Regulation S-X promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act.
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Rate Calculation Date
” means the third Business Day preceding each Interest Payment Date, Redemption Date, purchase date or the maturity date.
“
Rating Agency
” means S&P, Fitch or Moody’s; or if S&P, Fitch or Moody’s are not making ratings of the Notes publicly available, an internationally recognized U.S. rating agency or agencies, as the case may be, selected by the Guarantor, which will be substituted for S&P, Fitch or Moody’s, as the case may be.
“
Rating Decline
” means that at any time within 90 days (which period shall be extended so long as the ratings of the Notes is under publicly announced consideration for possible downgrade by either Rating Agency) after the date of public notice of a Change of Control, or of the Company’s or the Guarantor’s intention, or that of any Person, to effect a Change of Control
(i) in the event the Notes are assigned an Investment Grade Rating by at least two of the Rating Agencies prior to such public notice, the rating of the Notes by at least two of the Rating Agencies shall be below an Investment Grade Rating; or (ii) in the event the Notes are rated below an Investment Grade Rating by at least two of the Rating Agencies prior to such public notice, the rating of the Notes by at least two of the Rating Agencies shall be decreased by one or more categories;
provided
that any such Rating Decline is in whole or in part in connection with a Change in Control.
“
Redemption Date
” means, when used with respect to any Note to be redeemed pursuant to Section 3.02, the date fixed for such redemption by or pursuant to this Indenture.
“
Redemption Price
” means, when used with respect to any Notes to be redeemed pursuant to Section 3.02, the price at which it is to be redeemed pursuant to this Indenture.
“
Reference Banks
” means Banco Bradesco S.A., Banco BTG Pactual S.A., Itaú Unibanco S.A., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, or any of its affiliates and any successor thereto or any replacement thereof designated by the Company in its reasonable discretion that is a Brazilian bank of international standing.
“
refinance
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.07.
“
Register
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 2.09.
“
Registrar
” means a Person engaged by the Guarantor to maintain the Register, which shall initially be Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, and its successors.
“
Regular Record Date
” for the interest payable on any Interest Payment Date means March 1 or September 1 (whether or not a Business Day) next preceding such Interest Payment Date.
“
Regulation S
” means Regulation S under the Securities Act.
“
Regulation S Certificate
” means a certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit E hereto.
“
Related Party Transaction
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.15.
“
Relevant Date
” means, with respect to any payment on a Note, whichever is the later of: (i) the date on which such payment first becomes due; and (ii) if the full amount payable has not been received by the Trustee or a Paying Agent on or prior to such due date, the date on which notice is given to the Holders that the full amount has been received by the Trustee.
“
Responsible Officer
” means any officer of the Trustee, in the case of the Trustee, or the Principal Paying Agent, in the case of the Principal Paying Agent, in its corporate trust department with direct responsibility for the administration of such role under this Indenture.
“
Restricted Legend
” means the legend set forth in Exhibit C.
“
Restricted Payment
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.08.
“
Restricted Subsidiary
” means the Company and any Subsidiary of the Guarantor other than an Unrestricted Subsidiary.
“
Reversion Date
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.21.
“
Rule 144A
” means Rule 144A under the Securities Act.
“
Rule 144A Certificate
” means (i) a certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit F hereto or (ii) a written certification addressed to the Guarantor and the Trustee to the effect that the Person making such certification (x) is acquiring such Note (or beneficial interest) for its own account or one or more accounts with respect to which it exercises sole investment discretion and that it and each such account is a qualified institutional buyer within the meaning of Rule 144A, (y) is aware that the transfer to it or exchange, as applicable, is being made in reliance upon the exemption from the provisions of Section 5 of the Securities Act provided by Rule 144A, and (z) acknowledges that it has received such information regarding the Guarantor as it has requested pursuant to Rule 144A(d)(4) or has determined not to request such information to the extent that the Guarantor is not then subject to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, or is not exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Exchange Act.
“
S&P
” means Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group, a division of McGraw Hill, Inc. and its successors.
“
Sale and Leaseback Transaction
” means, with respect to any Person, an arrangement whereby such Person enters into a lease of property previously transferred by such Person to the lessor.
“
Securities Act
” means the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
“
Settlement Rate
” means, for any Rate Calculation Date, the rate determined by the Calculation Agent that is equal to the Brazilian
real
/U.S. dollar commercial rate, expressed as the amount of Brazilian
reais
per one U.S. dollar as reported by
Banco Central do Brasil
(the “Central Bank”) on the SISBACEN Data System and on its website (which, at the date hereof, is located at http://bcb.gov.br) under transaction code PTAX800 (“
Consultas de Câmbio
” or “Exchange Rate Enquiry”), Option 5, “
Venda
” (“
Cotações para Contabilidade
” or “Rates for Accounting Purposes”) (or any successor screen established by the Central Bank), for such Rate Calculation Date (the “R$ Ptax Rate”);
provided
,
however
, that if the R$ Ptax Rate scheduled to be reported on any Rate Calculation Date is not reported by the Central Bank on such Rate Calculation Date, then the Settlement Rate will be BRL12; in the event BRL12 is unavailable, then the Settlement Rate will be BRL13. If the Settlement Rate cannot be calculated as described above, the Calculation Agent will determine the Settlement Rate by reference to the quotations received from the Reference Banks. The quotations will be determined in each case for such Rate Calculation Date as soon as practicable after (i) the Calculation Agent determines that the Settlement Rate cannot be calculated as described above for such Rate Calculation Date and (ii) the identities of the Reference Banks are provided by the Company to the Calculation Agent by written notice. The Calculation Agent will ask each of the Reference Banks for quotations for the offered Brazilian
real
/U.S. dollar exchange rate for the sale of U.S. dollars. The Settlement
Rate will be the average of the Brazilian
real
/U.S. dollar exchange rates obtained from the Reference Banks. If more than one quotation is obtained, the Settlement Rate will then be the average of the Brazilian
real
/U.S. dollar exchange rates obtained from the Reference Banks. If only one quotation is obtained, the Settlement Rate will be that quotation. Where no such quotations are obtained from the Reference Banks, if the Company determines in its sole discretion that there are one or two other suitable replacement banks active in the Brazilian
real
/U.S. dollar market, the Company shall ask such banks to provide such quotations to the Company, which such quotations the Company shall deliver to the Calculation Agent as soon as practicable after the identities of such replacement banks are provided by the Company to the Calculation Agent by written notice, and the Calculation Agent shall use such quotations as it receives to determine the Settlement Rate (taking an average rate, as set forth above, if applicable);
provided
,
however
, that if the Reference Banks and any such replacement banks are not providing quotations in the manner described above, the Settlement Rate will be the Settlement Rate determined as of the preceding Rate Calculation Date.
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Significant Subsidiary
” of any Person means any Subsidiary, including its subsidiaries, that would be a “significant subsidiary” of such Person within the meaning of Rule 1-02 under Regulation S-X promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act.
“
Spot Rate
” means, for any currency, the spot rate at which that currency is offered for sale against U.S. Dollars as published in The Wall Street Journal on the Business Day immediately preceding the date of determination or, if that rate is not available in that publication, as determined in any publicly available source of similar market data.
“
Stated Maturity
” means (i) with respect to any Debt, the date specified as the fixed date on which the final installment of principal of such Debt is due and payable or (ii) with respect to any scheduled installment of principal of or interest on any Debt, the date specified as the fixed date on which such installment is due and payable as set forth in the documentation governing such Debt, not including any contingent obligation to repay, redeem or repurchase prior to the regularly scheduled date for payment.
“
Subordinated Debt
” means any Debt of the Guarantor which is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes or the Note Guarantee, as applicable, pursuant to a written agreement to that effect.
“
Subsidiary
” means with respect to any Person, any corporation, association or other business entity of which more than 50% of the outstanding Voting Stock is owned, directly or indirectly, by such Person,
provided, however
, that (i) none of Raízen Energia S.A. or any of its subsidiaries shall be a Subsidiary unless the Guarantor owns, directly or indirectly, more than 51% of the Voting Stock of that entity; and (ii) none of Raízen Combustíveis S.A. or any of its subsidiaries shall be a Subsidiary unless the Guarantor owns, directly or indirectly, more than 51% of the Voting Stock of that entity.
“
Substantially Wholly-Owned
” means, with respect to any Subsidiary, a Subsidiary at least 90% of the outstanding Capital Stock of which (other than director’s or other similar qualifying shares) is owned by the Guarantor or one or more Wholly Owned Subsidiaries (or a combination thereof) of the Guarantor.
“
Suspension Date
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.21.
“
Suspension Period
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.21.
“
Total Consolidated Assets
” means the total amount of consolidated assets of the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries,
plus
the total amount of consolidated assets of Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A. and its Subsidiaries (to the extent the results of operations of such entities are consolidated by the Guarantor) and the Guarantor’s proportionate equity interest in the total amount of the consolidated assets of Raízen Energia S.A. and Raízen Combustíveis S.A. and their respective Subsidiaries, in each case determined in accordance with IFRS.
“
Transfer Agent
” means Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas or such other transfer agent as the Guarantor shall appoint.
“
Trust Indenture Act
” means the U.S. Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended.
“
Trustee
” means the party named as such in the first paragraph of this Indenture or any successor trustee under this Indenture pursuant to Article 7.
“
Unrestricted Subsidiary
” means:
(1) any Subsidiary of the Guarantor (other than the Company) that at the time of determination shall be designated an Unrestricted Subsidiary by the management of the Guarantor in the manner provided below; and
(2) any Subsidiary of an Unrestricted Subsidiary.
The management of the Guarantor may designate any Restricted Subsidiary of the Guarantor (including any newly acquired or newly formed Subsidiary of the Guarantor) to be an Unrestricted Subsidiary pursuant to clause (1) above unless such Subsidiary or any of its Subsidiaries owns any Capital Stock or Debt of, or owns or holds any Lien on any property of, the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Guarantor that is not a Subsidiary of the Subsidiary to be so designated; provided, however, that either:
(a) the Subsidiary to be so designated has total consolidated assets of U.S.$1,000 or less; or
(b) if such Subsidiary has consolidated assets greater than U.S.$1,000, then such designation and Investment (treating such designation as an Investment in an Unrestricted Subsidiary at the time of designation) would be permitted under Section 4.08.
The management of the Guarantor may designate any Unrestricted Subsidiary to be a Restricted Subsidiary;
provided, however
, that immediately after giving effect to such designation:
(i) such designation shall be deemed an Incurrence of Debt by a Restricted Subsidiary and such designation shall only be permitted if such Debt is permitted under Section 4.07; and
(ii) no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing.
Any such designation of a Subsidiary as a Restricted Subsidiary, and any such designation of a Subsidiary as an Unrestricted Subsidiary pursuant to clause (1) above, by the management of the Guarantor shall be evidenced to the Trustee by promptly filing with the Trustee an Officer’s Certificate certifying that such designation complied with the foregoing provisions. On the Issue Date, there will be no Unrestricted Subsidiary of the Guarantor.
“
U.S. Global Note
” means a Global Note that bears the Restricted Legend representing Notes issued and sold pursuant to Rule 144A
“
U.S. Government Obligations
” means obligations issued, directly and fully guaranteed or insured by the United States of America or by any agent or instrumentality thereof,
provided that
the full faith and credit of the United States of America is pledged in support thereof.
“
Voting Stock
” means, with respect to any Person, Capital Stock of any class or kind ordinarily having the power to vote for the election of directors, managers or other voting members of the governing body of such Person.
“
Wholly Owned
” means, with respect to any Subsidiary, a Subsidiary all of the outstanding Capital Stock of which (other than any director’s or other similar qualifying shares) is owned by the Guarantor and one or more Wholly Owned Subsidiaries (or a combination thereof).
Section 1.02
Rules of Construction
.
Unless the context otherwise requires or except as otherwise expressly provided:
(a) the terms defined in this Article have the meanings assigned to them in this Article and include the plural as well as the singular;
(b) an accounting term not otherwise defined has the meaning assigned to it in accordance with GAAP;
(c) “
herein
,” “
hereof
” and “
hereunder
” and other words of similar import refer to this Indenture as a whole and not to any particular Section, Article or other subdivision;
(d) all references to “
U.S. Dollars
”, “
U.S.$
” and “
$
” shall mean the lawful currency of the United States of America;
(e) all references to Sections or Articles or Exhibits refer to Sections or Articles or Exhibits of or to this Indenture unless otherwise indicated;
(f) references to agreements or instruments, or to statutes or regulations, are to such agreements or instruments, or statutes or regulations, as amended from time to time (or to successor statutes and regulations);
(g) references to the Guarantor and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis shall be deemed to include the Guarantor; and
(h) in the event that a transaction meets the criteria of more than one category of permitted transactions or listed exceptions, the Guarantor may classify such transaction as it, in its sole discretion, determines.
Section 1.03
Table of Contents; Headings
. The table of contents and headings of the Articles and Sections of this Indenture have been inserted for convenience of reference only, are not intended to be considered a part hereof and shall not modify or restrict any of the terms or provisions hereof.
Section 1.04
Form of Documents Delivered to Trustee
. In any case where several matters are required to be certified by, or covered by an opinion of, any specified Person, it is not necessary that all such matters be certified by, or covered by the opinion of, only one such Person, or that they be so certified or covered by only one document, but one such Person may certify or give an opinion with respect to some matters and one or more other such Persons as to other matters, and any such Person may certify or give an opinion as to such matters in one or several documents.
Any certificate or opinion of an Officer of the Company or the Guarantor may be based, insofar as it relates to legal matters, upon a certificate or opinion of, or representations by, counsel, unless such Officer knows, or in the exercise of reasonable care should know, that the certificate or opinion or representations with respect to the matters upon which his or her certificate or opinion is based are erroneous. Any such certificate or Opinion of Counsel may be based, insofar as it relates to factual matters, upon a certificate or opinion of, or representations by, an Officer or Officers of the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, stating that the information with respect to such factual matters is in the possession of the Company or the Guarantor, as the case may be, unless such counsel knows, or in the exercise of reasonable care should know, that the certificate or opinion or representations with respect to such matters are erroneous.
Where any Person is required to make, give or execute two or more applications, requests, consents, certificates, statements, opinions or other instruments under this Indenture, they may, but need not, be consolidated and form one instrument.
ARTICLE 2
THE NOTES
Section 2.01
Form, Dating and Denominations; Legends
. (a) The Notes and the Trustee’s certificate of authentication shall be substantially in the form attached as Exhibit A. The terms and provisions contained in the form of the Notes annexed as Exhibit A constitute, and are hereby expressly made, a part of this Indenture. The Notes may have notations, legends or endorsements required by law, rules of or agreements with national securities exchanges to
which the Guarantor is subject, or usage. Each Note will be dated the date of its authentication. The Notes will be issuable in denominations of R$300,000 in principal amount and any multiple of R$1,000 in excess thereof.
(b) (i) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c) below or
Section 2.09(b)(iv), each Initial Note or Additional Note will bear the Restricted Legend.
(ii) Each Global Note, whether or not an Initial Note or Additional Note, will bear the DTC Legend or a similar legend of a Depositary other than DTC if DTC is not the Depositary.
(iii) Initial Notes and Additional Notes offered and sold in reliance on Regulation S will be issued as provided herein.
(iv) Initial Notes and Additional Notes offered and sold in reliance on any exception under the Securities Act other than Regulation S and Rule 144A will be issued, and upon the request of the Guarantor to the Trustee in writing, Initial Notes offered and sold in reliance on Rule 144A and/or Regulation S may be issued, in the form of Certificated Notes.
(c) If the Guarantor determines (upon the advice of counsel and such other certifications and evidence as the Guarantor may reasonably require) that a Note is eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144(k) under the Securities Act (or a successor provision) and that the Restricted Legend is no longer necessary or appropriate in order to ensure that subsequent transfers of the Note (or a beneficial interest therein) are effected in compliance with the Securities Act, the Guarantor may instruct the Trustee in writing to cancel the Note and issue to the Holder thereof (or to its transferee) a new Note of like tenor and amount, registered in the name of the Holder thereof (or its transferee), that does not bear the Restricted Legend, and the Trustee will comply with such instruction.
(d) By its acceptance of any Note bearing the Restricted Legend (or any beneficial interest in such a Note), each Holder thereof and each owner of a beneficial interest therein acknowledges the restrictions on transfer of such Note (and any such beneficial interest) set forth in this Indenture and in the Restricted Legend and agrees that it will transfer such Note (and any such beneficial interest) only in accordance with this Indenture and such legend.
Each Global Note shall be dated the date of its authentication. Each Certificated Note shall be dated the date of its authentication.
The Notes shall be printed, lithographed or engraved or produced by any combination of these methods or may be produced in any other manner permitted by the rules of any stock exchange on which the Notes may be listed, if any, all as determined by the Officer executing such Notes, as evidenced by their execution of such Notes.
Section 2.02
Execution and Authentication; Additional Notes
. (b) An Officer of the Guarantor shall execute the Notes for the Guarantor by facsimile or manual signature in the name and on behalf of the Guarantor. If an Officer whose signature is on a Note no longer holds that office at the time the Trustee authenticates the Note, the Note shall be valid nevertheless.
(b) A Note shall not be valid until an authorized signatory of the Trustee or the Authenticating Agent, upon receipt of an Officers’ Certificate directing authentication, (manually) signs the certificate of authentication on the Note, with the signature constituting conclusive evidence that the Note has been authenticated under this Indenture.
(c) At any time and from time to time after the execution and delivery of this Indenture, the Guarantor may deliver Notes executed by the Company to the Trustee or the Authenticating Agent for authentication. The Trustee or the Authenticating Agent will authenticate and deliver:
(i) Notes for original issue in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed R$500,000,000; and
(ii) Additional Notes from time to time for original issue in aggregate principal amounts specified by the Company, which Additional Notes will be treated as a single class with the Initial Notes issued under this Indenture, including, without limitation, waivers, amendments, redemptions and offers to purchase,
provided
that if the Additional Notes are not fungible with the Initial Notes for United States federal income tax purposes, the Additional Notes will have a separate CUSIP number;
after the following conditions have been met:
(A) Receipt by the Trustee of an Officers’ Certificate specifying:
(1) the amount of Notes to be authenticated and the date on which the Notes are to be authenticated;
(2) whether the Notes are to be Initial Notes or Additional Notes;
(3) in the case of Additional Notes, that the issuance of such Notes does not contravene any provision of
Article 4;
(4) whether the Notes are to be issued as one or more Global Notes or Certificated Notes; and
(5) other information the Company may determine to include or the Trustee may reasonably request.
(B) Receipt by the Trustee of an Opinion that such Notes, when authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and issued by the Company in the manner and subject to any conditions specified in such Opinion of Counsel, will constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the Company, enforceable in accordance with their terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization and other laws of general applicability relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights and to general equity principles.
Section 2.03
Registrar, Paying Agent and Authenticating Agent; Paying Agent to Hold Money in Trust
. (c) The Company may appoint one or more Registrars and one or more Transfer Agents or Paying Agents, and the Trustee may appoint, with a copy of any such appointment to the Company, an Authenticating Agent, in which case each reference in this Indenture to the Trustee in respect of the obligations of the Trustee to be performed by the Authenticating Agent will be deemed to be references to the Authenticating Agent. The terms “
Transfer Agent
” and “
Paying Agent
” include any additional Transfer Agent or Paying Agent, as the case may be. The term “
Registrar
” includes any co-Registrar. The Company and the Trustee will enter into an appropriate agreement with the Authenticating Agent implementing the provisions of this Indenture relating to the obligations of the Trustee to be performed by the Authenticating Agent and the related rights. The Registrar shall provide to the Company and the Trustee, if the Trustee is not the Registrar, a current copy of the Register from time to time upon written request of the Company or the Trustee, as the case may be. The Company hereby appoints upon the terms and subject to the conditions herein set forth Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Trustee, Registrar, Principal Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and Calculation Agent and Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., as Luxembourg Paying Agent. If, and for so long as, the Notes are listed on the Official List of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and its rules so require, the Company will publish a notice of any change of Paying Agent in the
Luxemburger Wort
or another leading daily a newspaper having a general circulation in Luxembourg.
(b) The Registrar shall keep a record of all the Notes and shall make such record available during regular business hours for inspection upon the written request of the Company provided a reasonable amount of time prior to such inspection. Such books and records shall include notations as to whether such Notes have been redeemed, or otherwise paid or cancelled, and, in the case of mutilated, destroyed, defaced, stolen or lost Notes, whether such Notes have been replaced. In the case of the replacement of any of the Notes, the Trustee shall keep a record of the Note so replaced, and the Notes issued in replacement thereof. In the case of the cancellation of any of the Notes, the Registrar shall keep a record of the Note so cancelled and the date on which such Note was cancelled. Each Transfer Agent shall notify the Registrar of any transfers or exchanges of Notes effected by it. The Registrar shall not be required to register the transfer of or exchange Certificated Notes for a period of 14 days preceding any date of selection of Notes for redemption, or register the transfer of or exchange any Certificated Notes previously called for redemption.
(c) All Notes surrendered for payment, redemption, registration of transfer or exchange shall be cancelled by the Registrar, the relevant Transfer Agent or Paying Agent or the Trustee, as the case may be. Each Registrar, Paying Agent and Transfer Agent shall notify the Trustee of the surrender and cancellation of such Notes and shall deliver such Notes to the Trustee. The Trustee may destroy or cause to be destroyed all such Notes surrendered for
payment, redemption, registration of transfer or exchange and, if so destroyed, shall promptly deliver a certificate of destruction to the Company.
(d) The Paying Agent shall comply with applicable backup withholding tax and information reporting requirements under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the U.S. Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder with respect to payments made under the Notes (including, to the extent required, the collection of Internal Revenue Service Forms W-8 and W-9 and the filing of U.S. Internal Revenue Service Forms 1099 and 1096).
(e) By 10:00 A.M. New York time, no later than one Business Day prior to each Payment Date on any Note, the Company shall deposit with the Principal Paying Agent in immediately available funds a sum in U.S. Dollars sufficient to pay such principal and interest when so becoming due (including any Additional Amounts). The Company shall request that the bank through which such payment is to be made agree to supply to the Principal Paying Agent by 10:00 A.M. (New York time) two Business Days prior to the due date from any such payment an irrevocable confirmation (by tested telex) of its intention to make such payment. Each Paying Agent shall hold in trust for the benefit of the Holders or the Trustee all money held by the Paying Agent for the payment of principal of and interest on the Notes and will promptly notify the Trustee in writing of any default by the Company in making any such payment. The Company at any time may require a Paying Agent to pay all money held by it to the Trustee and account for any funds disbursed, and the Trustee may at any time during the continuance of any payment default, upon written request to a Paying Agent, request the Paying Agent to pay all money held by it to the Trustee and to account for any funds disbursed, whereupon the Paying Agent shall comply with such request and shall have no further liability for the money so paid over to the Trustee.
Section 2.04
Replacement Notes
. If a mutilated Note is surrendered to the Trustee or if a Holder claims that its Note has been lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken, the Company will issue and the Trustee will authenticate, upon provision of evidence satisfactory to the Trustee that such Note was lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken, a replacement Note of like tenor and principal amount and bearing a number not contemporaneously outstanding. Every replacement Note is an additional obligation of the Company and entitled to the benefits of this Indenture. If required by the Trustee or the Company, an indemnity must be furnished that is sufficient in the judgment of both the Trustee and the Company to protect the Company and the Trustee from any loss they may suffer if a Note is replaced. The Company may charge the Holder for the expenses of the Company and the Trustee in replacing a Note. In case the mutilated, lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken Note has become or is about to become due and payable, the Company in its discretion may pay the Note instead of issuing a replacement Note. Each Note authenticated and delivered in exchange for or in lieu of any such mutilated, defaced, destroyed, stolen or lost Note shall carry rights to accrued and unpaid interest and to interest to accrue equivalent to the rights that were carried by such Note before such Note was mutilated, defaced, destroyed, stolen or lost.
Section 2.05
Outstanding Notes
. (d) Notes outstanding at any time are all Notes that have been authenticated by the Trustee except for:
(i) Notes cancelled by the Trustee or delivered to it for cancellation;
(ii) any Note which has been replaced or paid pursuant to
Section 2.04 unless and until the Trustee and the Company receive proof satisfactory to them that the replaced Note is held by a protected purchaser; and
(iii) on or after the maturity date or any Redemption Date or date for purchase of the Notes pursuant to an Offer to Purchase, those Notes payable or to be redeemed or purchased on that date for which the Trustee (or Paying Agent, other than the Company or an Affiliate of the Company) holds money sufficient to pay all amounts then due thereunder.
(b) A Note does not cease to be outstanding because the Company or one of its Affiliates holds the Note,
provided that
in determining whether the Holders of the requisite principal amount of the outstanding Notes have given or taken any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action hereunder, Notes owned by the Company or any Affiliate of the Company will be disregarded and deemed not to be outstanding (it being understood that in determining whether the Trustee is protected in relying upon any such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action, only Notes in respect of which a Responsible Officer of the Trustee has received written notice from the Company that such Notes are so owned will be so disregarded). Notes so owned which have been pledged in good faith may be regarded as outstanding if the pledgee establishes to the satisfaction of the Trustee the pledgee’s right so to act with respect to such Notes and that the pledgee is not the Company or any Affiliate of the Company.
Section 2.06
Temporary Notes
. Until definitive Notes are ready for delivery, the Company may prepare and the Trustee will authenticate temporary Notes. Temporary Notes will be substantially in the form of definitive Notes but may have insertions, substitutions, omissions and other variations determined to be appropriate by the Officer executing the temporary Notes, as evidenced by the execution of the temporary Notes. If temporary Notes are issued, the Company will cause definitive Notes to be prepared without unreasonable delay. After the preparation of definitive Notes, the temporary Notes will be exchangeable for definitive Notes upon surrender of the temporary Notes at the office or agency of the Company designated for such purpose pursuant to
Section 4.02, without charge to the Holder. Upon surrender for cancellation of any temporary Notes the Company will execute and the Trustee will authenticate and deliver in exchange therefor a like principal amount of definitive Notes of authorized denominations. Until so exchanged, the temporary Notes will be entitled to the same benefits under this Indenture as definitive Notes.
Section 2.07
Cancellation
. The Company at any time may, but shall not be obligated to, deliver to the Trustee for cancellation any Notes previously authenticated and delivered hereunder which the Company may have acquired in any manner whatsoever, and may deliver to the Trustee for cancellation any Notes previously authenticated hereunder which the Company has not issued and sold. Any Registrar, Transfer Agent or Paying Agent will forward to the Trustee any Notes surrendered to it for transfer, exchange or payment. The Trustee will cancel all Notes surrendered for transfer, exchange, payment or cancellation and dispose of them in accordance with its normal procedures. The Company may not issue new Notes to replace Notes it has paid in full or delivered to the Trustee for cancellation.
Section 2.08
CUSIP and ISIN Numbers
. The Company in issuing the Notes may use “CUSIP” and “ISIN” numbers, and the Trustee will use CUSIP numbers or ISIN numbers in notices of redemption or exchange or in Offers to Purchase as a convenience to Holders, the notice to state that no representation is made as to the correctness of such numbers either as printed on the Notes or as contained in any notice of redemption or exchange or Offer to Purchase. The Company will promptly notify the Trustee in writing of any change in the CUSIP or ISIN numbers.
Section 2.09
Registration, Transfer and Exchange
. (e) The Notes will be issued in registered form only, without coupons, and the Company shall cause the Registrar to maintain a register (the “
Register
”) of the Notes, for registering the record ownership of the Notes by the Holders and transfers and exchanges of the Notes. Upon written request from the Company, the Registrar shall provide the Company with a copy of the Register to enable it to maintain a register of the Notes at its registered office.
(b) (i) Each Global Note will be registered in the name of the Depositary or its nominee and, so long as DTC is serving as the Depositary thereof, will bear the DTC Legend.
(ii) Each Global Note will be delivered to the Trustee as custodian for the DTC. Transfers of a Global Note (but not a beneficial interest therein) will be limited to transfers thereof in whole, but not in part, to the Depositary, its successors or their respective nominees, except (1) as set forth in Section 2.09(b)(iv) and (2) transfers of portions thereof in the form of Certificated Notes may be made upon request of an Agent Member (for itself or on behalf of a beneficial owner) by written notice given to the Trustee by or on behalf of the Depositary in accordance with customary procedures of the Depositary and in compliance with this Section and
Section 2.10.
(iii) Agent Members will have no rights under this Indenture with respect to any Global Note held on their behalf by the Depositary, and the Depositary or its nominee, as the case may be, shall be treated by the Company, the Trustee and any agent of the Company or the Trustee as the absolute owner and Holder of such Global Note for all purposes whatsoever. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Depositary or its nominee may grant proxies and otherwise authorize any Person (including any Agent Member and any Person that holds a beneficial interest in a Global Note through an Agent Member) to take any action which a Holder is entitled to take under this Indenture or the Notes, and nothing herein will impair, as between the Depositary and its Agent Members, the operation of customary practices governing the exercise of the rights of a holder of any security.
(iv) If (x) the Depositary notifies the Company that it is unwilling or unable to continue as Depositary for a Global Note and a successor depositary is not appointed by the Company within 90 days of the notice or (y) an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and the Trustee has received a written request therefor from the Depositary, the Trustee will promptly exchange each beneficial interest in the Global Note for one or more Certificated Notes in authorized denominations having an equal aggregate principal amount registered in the name of the owner of such beneficial interest, as identified to the Trustee by the Depositary in writing, and thereupon the Global Note will be deemed canceled. If such Note does not bear the Restricted Legend, then the Certificated Notes issued in exchange therefor will
not bear the Restricted Legend. If such Note bears the Restricted Legend, then the Certificated Notes issued in exchange therefor will bear the Restricted Legend.
(c) Each Certificated Note will be registered in the name of the holder thereof or its nominee.
(d) A Holder may transfer a Note (or a beneficial interest therein) to another Person or exchange a Note (or a beneficial interest therein) for another Note or Notes of any authorized denomination by presenting to the Trustee a written request therefor stating the name of the proposed transferee or requesting such an exchange, accompanied by any certification, opinion or other document required by
Section 2.10. The Registrar will promptly register any transfer or exchange that meets the requirements of this Section by noting the same in the register maintained by the Registrar for the purpose;
provided that
:
(x) no transfer or exchange will be effective until it is registered in such Register, and
(y) the Trustee will not be required (i) to issue or cause the registration of the transfer of or exchange of any Note for a period of 14 days before a selection of Notes to be redeemed or purchased pursuant to an Offer to Purchase, (ii) to register the transfer of or exchange any Note so selected for redemption or purchase in whole or in part, except, in the case of a partial redemption or purchase, that portion of any Note not being redeemed or purchased, or (iii) if a redemption or a purchase pursuant to an Offer to Purchase is to occur after a Regular Record Date but on or before the corresponding Interest Payment Date, to register the transfer of or exchange any Note on or after the Regular Record Date and before the date of redemption or purchase. Prior to the registration of any transfer, the Company, the Trustee and their agents will treat the Person in whose name the Note is registered as the owner and Holder thereof for all purposes (whether or not the Note is overdue), and will not be affected by notice to the contrary.
From time to time the Company will execute and the Trustee will authenticate additional Notes as necessary in order to permit the registration of a transfer or exchange in accordance with this Section.
No service charge will be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange of any Note, but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any transfer tax or similar governmental charge payable in connection therewith (other than a transfer tax or other similar governmental charge payable upon exchange pursuant to subsection (b)(iv)).
Upon written request from the issuer, the Trustee shall provide the Issuer with a copy of the Register to enable it to maintain a register of the notes at its registered office.
(e) (ii)
Global Note to Global Note
. If a beneficial interest in a Global Note is transferred or exchanged for a beneficial interest in another Global Note, the Trustee will (x) record a decrease in the principal amount of the Global Note being transferred or exchanged equal to the principal amount of such transfer or exchange and (y) record a like increase in the principal amount of the other Global Note. Any beneficial interest in one Global Note that is transferred to a Person who takes delivery in the form of an interest in another Global Note, or exchanged for an interest in another Global Note, will, upon transfer or exchange, cease to be an
interest in such Global Note and become an interest in the other Global Note and, accordingly, will thereafter be subject to all transfer and exchange restrictions, if any, and other procedures applicable to beneficial interests in such other Global Note for as long as it remains such an interest.
(ii)
Global Note to Certificated Note
. If a beneficial interest in a Global Note is transferred or exchanged for a Certificated Note, the Trustee will (x) record a decrease in the principal amount of such Global Note equal to the principal amount of such transfer or exchange and (y) deliver one or more new Certificated Notes in authorized denominations having an equal aggregate principal amount to the transferee (in the case of a transfer) or the owner of such beneficial interest (in the case of an exchange), registered in the name provided in writing by the Depositary of such transferee or owner, as applicable.
(iii)
Certificated Note to Global Note
. If a Certificated Note is transferred or exchanged for a beneficial interest in a Global Note, the Trustee will (x) cancel such Certificated Note, (y) record an increase in the principal amount of such Global Note equal to the principal amount of such transfer or exchange and credit such increase to the account of the Agent Member at the Depositary as instructed in writing by the Holder of the Certificated Note and (z) in the event that such transfer or exchange involves less than the entire principal amount of the canceled Certificated Note, deliver to the Holder thereof one or more new Certificated Notes in authorized denominations having an aggregate principal amount equal to the untransferred or unexchanged portion of the canceled Certificated Note, registered in the name of the Holder thereof.
(iv)
Certificated Note to Certificated Note
. If a Certificated Note is transferred or exchanged for another Certificated Note, the Trustee will (x) cancel the Certificated Note being transferred or exchanged, (y) deliver one or more new Certificated Notes in authorized denominations having an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of such transfer or exchange to the transferee (in the case of a transfer) or the Holder of the canceled Certificated Note (in the case of an exchange), registered in the name of such transferee or Holder, as applicable, and (z) if such transfer or exchange involves less than the entire principal amount of the canceled Certificated Note, deliver to the Holder thereof one or more Certificated Notes in authorized denominations having an aggregate principal amount equal to the untransferred or unexchanged portion of the canceled Certificated Note, registered in the name of the Holder thereof.
(v)
Responsibility and Liability for Actions of Depositary
. Neither the Trustee nor any Agent shall have any responsibility or liability for any actions taken or not taken by the Depositary.
Section 2.10
Restrictions on Transfer and Exchange
. (f) The transfer or exchange of any Note (or a beneficial interest therein) may only be made in accordance with this Section and Section 2.09 and, in the case of a Global Note (or a beneficial interest therein), the applicable rules and procedures of the Depositary. The Trustee shall refuse to cause the registration of any requested transfer or exchange that does not comply with the preceding sentence.
(b) Subject to paragraph (c), the transfer or exchange of any Note (or a beneficial interest therein) of the type set forth in column A below for a Note (or a beneficial interest therein) of the type set forth in column B below may only be made in compliance with the certification requirements (if any) described in the clause of this paragraph set forth opposite column C below.
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U.S. Global Note
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U.S. Global Note
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(1)
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U.S. Global Note
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Offshore Global Note
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(2)
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U.S. Global Note
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Certificated Note
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(3)
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Offshore Global Note
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U.S. Global Note
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(4)
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Offshore Global Note
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Offshore Global Note
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(1)
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Offshore Global Note
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Certificated Note
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(1)
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Certificated Note
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U.S. Global Note
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(4)
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Certificated Note
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Offshore Global Note
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(2)
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Certificated Note
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Certificated Note
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(3)
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(1) No certification is required.
(2) The Person requesting the transfer or exchange must deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee a duly completed and executed Regulation S Certificate;
provided that
if the requested transfer or exchange is made by the Holder of a Certificated Note that does not bear the Restricted Legend, then no certification is required.
(3) The Person requesting the transfer or exchange must deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee (x) a duly completed and executed Rule 144A Certificate or (y) a duly completed and executed Regulation S Certificate, or an Opinion of Counsel and such other certifications and evidence as the Company may reasonably require in order to determine that the proposed transfer or exchange is being made in compliance with the Securities Act and any applicable securities laws of any state of the United States;
provided that
if the requested transfer or exchange is made by the Holder of a Certificated Note that does not bear the Restricted Legend, then no certification is required. In the event that (i) a duly completed and executed Regulation S Certificate is delivered to the Trustee or (ii) a Certificated Note that does not bear the Restricted Legend is surrendered for transfer or exchange, upon transfer or exchange the Trustee will deliver a Certificated Note that does not bear the Restricted Legend.
(4) The Person requesting the transfer or exchange must deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee a duly completed and executed Rule 144A Certificate.
(c) No certification is required in connection with any transfer or exchange of any Note (or a beneficial interest therein) after such Note is eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144(k) under the Securities Act (or a successor provision);
provided that
the Company has provided the Trustee with an Officers’ Certificate to that effect, and the Company may require from any Person requesting a transfer or exchange in reliance upon this clause an Opinion of Counsel and any other reasonable certifications and evidence in order to support such certificate. Any Certificated Note delivered in reliance upon this paragraph will not bear the Restricted Legend.
(d) The Trustee will retain copies of all certificates, opinions and other documents received in connection with the transfer or exchange of a Note (or a beneficial interest therein), and the Company will have the right to inspect and make copies thereof at any reasonable time upon written notice within a reasonable period of time to the Trustee.
Section 2.11
Open Market Purchases
. The Company or any of its Affiliates may at any time purchase Notes in the open market or otherwise at any agreed upon price.
ARTICLE 3
ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS; REDEMPTION
Section 3.01
Additional Amounts
. (g) All payments by the Company in respect of the Notes or the Guarantor in respect of a Note Guarantee will be made without withholding or deduction for or on account of any present or future taxes, duties, assessments, or other governmental charges of whatever nature imposed or levied by or on behalf of any jurisdiction in which the Company or the Guarantor is organized or is a resident for tax purposes, or any other jurisdiction through which any payments under the notes are made by or on behalf of the Company, or any political subdivision or authority thereof or therein having power to tax (a “
Relevant Jurisdiction
”), unless the Company or the Guarantor is compelled by law to deduct or withhold such taxes, duties, assessments, or governmental charges. In such event, the Company or the Guarantor will make such deduction or withholding, make payment of the amount so withheld to the appropriate governmental authority and pay such additional amounts as may be necessary to ensure that the net amounts receivable by Holders of Notes after such withholding or deduction shall equal the respective amounts of principal and interest which would have been receivable in respect of the Notes in the absence of such withholding or deduction (“
Additional Amounts
”).
No such Additional Amounts shall be payable:
(i) to, or to a third party on behalf of, a Holder who is liable for such taxes, duties, assessments or governmental charges in respect of such note by reason of the existence of any present or former connection between such Holder (or between a fiduciary, settlor, beneficiary, member or shareholder of such Holder, if such Holder is an estate, a trust, a partnership, a limited liability company or a corporation) and the Relevant Jurisdiction, including, without limitation, such Holder (or such fiduciary, settlor, beneficiary, member or shareholder) being or having been a citizen or resident thereof or being or having been engaged in a trade or business or present therein or having, or having had, a permanent establishment therein, other than the mere holding of the Note or enforcement of rights and the receipt of payments with respect to the Note;
(ii) in respect of Notes surrendered (if surrender is required) more than 30 days after the Relevant Date except to the extent that the Holder of such Note would have been entitled to such Additional Amounts, on surrender of such Note for payment on the last day of such period of 30 days;
(iii) where such Additional Amount is imposed on a payment to an individual and is required to be made pursuant to any law implementing or complying with, or
introduced in order to conform to, European Council Directive 2003/48/EC or any other directive implementing the conclusions of the ECOFIN Council Meeting of 26-27 November 2000;
(iv) to, or to a third party on behalf of, a Holder who is liable for such taxes, duties, assessments or other governmental charges by reason of such Holder’s failure to comply with any certification, identification or other reporting requirement concerning the nationality, residence, identity or connection with the Relevant Jurisdiction, if (1) compliance is required by the Relevant Jurisdiction, as a precondition to, exemption from, or reduction in the rate of, the tax, duty, assessment or other governmental charge and (2) the Company has given the Holders or such third party, as applicable, at least 30 days’ notice that they will be required to provide such certification, identification or other requirement;
(v) in respect of any estate, inheritance, gift, sales, transfer, capital gains, excise or personal property or similar tax, duty, assessment or governmental charge;
(vi) in respect of any tax, duty, assessment or other governmental charge which is payable other than by deduction or withholding from payments of principal of or interest on the Note or by direct payment by the Company or the Guarantor in respect of claims made against the Company or the Guarantor; or
(vii) in respect of any combination of the above.
(b) No Additional Amounts shall be paid with respect to any payment on a Note to a Holder who is a fiduciary, a partnership, a limited liability company or other than the sole beneficial owner of that payment to the extent that payment would be required by the laws of the Relevant Jurisdiction to be included in the income, for tax purposes, of a beneficiary or settlor with respect to the fiduciary, a member of that partnership, an interest holder in a limited liability company or a beneficial owner who would not have been entitled to the Additional Amounts had that beneficiary, settlor, member or beneficial owner been the Holder. The Notes are subject in all cases to any tax, fiscal or other law or regulation or administrative or judicial interpretation. Except as specifically provided above, neither the Company nor the Guarantor shall be required to make a payment with respect to any tax, duty, assessment or governmental charge imposed by any government or a political subdivision or taxing authority thereof or therein.
(c) In the event that Additional Amounts actually paid with respect to the Notes are based on rates of deduction or withholding of withholding taxes in excess of the appropriate rate applicable to the Holder of such Notes, and, as a result thereof such Holder is entitled to make claim for a refund or credit of such excess from the authority imposing such withholding tax, then such Holder shall, by accepting such Notes, be deemed to have assigned and transferred all right, title, and interest to any such claim for a refund or credit of such excess to the Company.
(d) Any reference in this Indenture or the Notes to principal, interest or any other amount payable in respect of the Notes by the Company or the Note Guarantee by the Guarantor will be deemed also to refer to any Additional Amount, unless the context requires
otherwise, that may be payable with respect to that amount under the obligations referred to in this Section. The foregoing obligation will survive termination or discharge of this Indenture.
Section 3.02
Redemption for Taxation Reasons
. If as a result of any change in or amendment to the laws (or any rules or regulations thereunder) of a Relevant Jurisdiction, or any amendment to or change in an official interpretation, administration or application of such laws, treaties, rules, or regulations (including a holding by a court of competent jurisdiction), which change or amendment becomes effective or, in the case of a change in official position, is announced on or after the issue date of the Notes (or in the case of a successor on or after the date a successor assumes the obligations under the Notes), (i) the Company or any successor has or will become obligated to pay any Additional Amounts in excess of the Additional Amounts the Company or any such successor would be obligated to pay if payments were subject to withholding or deduction at a rate of 0% (or in the case of a successor the rate of withholding in the jurisdiction of any successor to the Company on the date such successor replaces the Company) or (ii) Guarantor or any successor has or will become obligated to pay Additional Amounts in excess of the Additional Amounts Guarantor or any such successor would be obligated to pay if payments were subject to withholding or deduction at a rate of 15% or at a rate of 25% in case the Holder of the Notes is resident in a tax haven jurisdiction for Brazilian tax purposes (i.e., countries which do not impose any income tax or which impose it at a maximum rate lower than 20% or where the laws impose restrictions on the disclosure of ownership composition or securities ownership) (the rates in (i) and (ii), the “
Minimum Withholding Level
”), as a result of the taxes, duties, assessments and other governmental charges described above, the Company, the Guarantor or any such successor may, at its option, redeem all, but not less than all, of the Notes, at a Redemption Price equal to 100% of their principal amount, together with interest accrued to the date fixed for redemption, upon publication of irrevocable notice of redemption not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days prior to the date fixed for redemption. No notice of such redemption may be given earlier than 90 days prior to the earliest date on which such Additional Amounts would first be paid were a payment then due. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company, the Guarantor or any successor shall not have the right to so redeem the Notes unless: (i) it or the Guarantor, as the case may be, has taken reasonable measures to avoid the obligation to pay Additional Amounts (provided, however, for this purpose reasonable measures shall not include the Company, the Guarantor or any successor moving or changing jurisdiction); and (ii) it or the Guarantor, as the case may be, has complied with all necessary regulations to legally effect such redemption.
Section 3.03
Method, Effect and Notice of Redemption
. The election of the Company or the Guarantor for the Company to redeem the Notes pursuant to Section 3.02 shall be evidenced by a Board Resolution. In case of any redemption of Notes at the election of the Company, the Company shall, at least 75 days prior to the Redemption Date fixed by the Company (unless a shorter notice shall be satisfactory to the Trustee), notify the Trustee in writing of such Redemption Date. In the event that the Company or the Guarantor or any successor elects for the Company to so redeem the Notes, it will deliver to the Trustee: (i) a certificate, signed in the name of the Company by any two of its Officers or by its attorney-in-fact in accordance with its bylaws or those of any successor, as the case may be, stating that the Company, the Guarantor, or any successor, as the case may be, is entitled to redeem the Notes pursuant to their terms and setting forth a statement of facts showing that the condition or conditions precedent to the right of the Company, the Guarantor or any successor, as
the case may be, to so redeem have occurred or been satisfied; and (ii) an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the Company or any successor or the Guarantor or any successor thereto has or will become obligated to pay Additional Amounts in excess of the Additional Amounts payable at the Minimum Withholding Level as a result of the change or amendment, that the Company, the Guarantor or any successor cannot avoid payment of such excess Additional Amounts by taking reasonable measures available to it and that all governmental requirements necessary for the Company, the Guarantor or any successor to effect the redemption have been complied with. In the event that less than all of the Notes are to be redeemed at any time, selection of Notes for redemption will be made by the Trustee in compliance with the requirements governing redemptions of the principal securities exchange, if any, on which Notes are listed or if such securities exchange has no requirement governing redemption or the Notes are not then listed on a securities exchange, on a
pro rata
basis or by lot (or, in the case of Notes issued in global form, in accordance with the procedures of DTC). If Notes are redeemed in part, the remaining outstanding principal amount (including any additional Notes, but excluding any Notes held by the Company or any of its Affiliates) must be at least equal to U.S.$100.0 million. A new Note in a principal amount equal to the unredeemed portion thereof, if any, will be issued in the name of the Holder thereof upon cancellation of the original Note (or appropriate adjustments to the amount and beneficial interests in a global note will be made, as appropriate).
Section 3.04
Notice of Redemption by the Company
. In the case of redemption of Notes pursuant to Section 3.02, notice of redemption shall be mailed at least 30 but not more than 60 days before the Redemption Date to each Holder of any Note to be redeemed by first-class mail at its registered address or otherwise in accordance with the procedures of the DTC and such notice shall be irrevocable. If Notes are to be redeemed in part only, the notice of redemption will state the portion of the principal amount thereof to be redeemed. For so long as the Notes are listed on the Official List of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange for trading on the Global Exchange Market and the rules of the exchange require, the Company will cause notices of redemption to also be published in English on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange website.
Section 3.05
Additional Redemption Procedures
.
In addition to the requirements set forth in Sections 3.03 and 3.04 with respect to a notice of redemption, the notice shall state:
(i) the Redemption Date;
(ii) the Redemption Price;
(iii) the name and address of the Paying Agents;
(iv) that Notes called for redemption must be surrendered to a Paying Agent to collect the Redemption Price;
(v) that, unless the Company defaults in making such redemption payment or the Paying Agent is prohibited from making such payment pursuant to the terms of this Indenture, interest on Notes called for redemption ceases to accrue on and after the Redemption Date;
(vi) the paragraph of the Notes pursuant to which the Notes called for redemption are being redeemed; and
(vii) the CUSIP or ISIN number, if any.
At the Company’s election and at its written request, the Trustee shall give the notice of redemption in the Company’s name and at the Company’s expense;
provided that
the Company shall deliver to the Trustee, at least 75 days prior to the Redemption Date, an Officers’ Certificate requesting that the Trustee give such notice and providing the form of such notice in such notice.
Section 3.06
Deposit of Redemption Price
. By 10:00 A.M. New York City time, no later than one Business Day prior to the Redemption Date, the Company shall deposit with the Principal Paying Agent U.S. Dollars in immediately available funds sufficient to pay the Redemption Price of and accrued interest on the Notes other than Notes that have been delivered by the Company to the Trustee at least 15 days prior to the Redemption Date for cancellation. The Company shall require the bank through which such payment is to be made to supply to the Principal Paying Agent by 10:00 A.M. (New York time) two Business Days prior to the due date from any such payment an irrevocable confirmation (by tested telex) of its intention to make such payment.
Section 3.07
Effect of Notice of Redemption
. Notice of redemption having been given as aforesaid, the Notes shall, on the Redemption Date, become due and payable at the applicable Redemption Price (together with accrued interest, if any, to the Redemption Date), and from and after such date (except in the event of a default in the payment of the Redemption Price and accrued interest) such Notes shall cease to bear interest. Upon surrender of any such Note for redemption in accordance with such notice, such Note shall be paid by the Company at the Redemption Price, together with accrued interest, if any, to the Redemption Date;
provided
,
however
,
that
installments of interest whose Payment Date is on or prior to the Redemption Date shall be payable to the Holders of such Notes registered as such at the close of business on the relevant Record Dates according to their terms.
If any Note to be redeemed shall not be so paid upon surrender thereof in accordance with the Company’s instructions for redemption, the principal shall, until paid, bear interest from the Redemption Date at the rate borne by the Notes. Upon surrender to the Paying Agent, such Notes shall be paid at the applicable Redemption Price,
plus
accrued interest to the Redemption Date;
provided
,
however
,
that
installments of interest payable on or prior to the Redemption Date shall be payable to the Holders of such Notes registered as such at the close of business on the relevant Record Date according to their terms.
Section 3.08
Offer to Purchase
. (h) An
“
Offer to Purchase
” means an offer by the Company or the Guarantor to purchase Notes as required by this Indenture. An Offer to Purchase must be made by written offer (the “
offer
”) sent to the Holders, at the address for each Holder appearing in the Register maintained by the Registrar (and, if the Notes are then listed on the Official List of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and its rules so require, the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, will publish a notice in a newspaper having a general circulation in Luxembourg). The Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, will notify the Trustee in writing
at least 15 days (or such shorter period as is acceptable to the Trustee) prior to sending the offer to Holders of its obligation to make an Offer to Purchase, and the offer will be sent by the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable or, at the Company’s or the Guarantor’s written request, by the Trustee in the name and at the expense of the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable.
(b) The offer must include or state the following as to the terms of the Offer to Purchase:
(i) the provision of this Indenture pursuant to which the Offer to Purchase is being made;
(ii) the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes offered to be purchased by the Company or the Guarantor pursuant to the Offer to Purchase (including, if less than 100%, the manner by which such amount has been determined pursuant to this Indenture) (the “
purchase amount
”);
(iii) the purchase price, including the portion thereof representing accrued interest;
(iv) an expiration date (the “
expiration date
”) not less than 30 days or more than 60 days after the date of the offer, and a settlement date for purchase (the “
purchase date
”) not more than five Business Days after the expiration date;
(v) information concerning the business of the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries which the Company or the Guarantor in good faith believes will enable the Holders to make an informed decision with respect to the Offer to Purchase, at a minimum to include:
(A) the most recent annual and quarterly financial statements of the Guarantor;
(B) a description of any material developments in the Guarantor’s business subsequent to the date of the latest of the financial statements (including a description of the events requiring the Company to make the Offer to Purchase); and
(C) if applicable, appropriate
pro forma
financial information concerning the Offer to Purchase and the events requiring the Company to make the Offer to Purchase;
(vi) a Holder may tender all or any portion of its Notes, subject to the requirement that any portion of a Note tendered must be in a multiple of R$1,000 principal amount and if such Holder tenders in part that portion not tendered is equal to an authorized denomination;
(vii) the place or places where Notes are to be surrendered for tender pursuant to the Offer to Purchase;
(viii) each Holder electing to tender a Note pursuant to the offer will be required to surrender such Note at the place or places specified in the offer prior to the close of business on the expiration date (such Note being, if the Company or the Trustee so requires, duly endorsed or accompanied by a duly executed written instrument of transfer);
(ix) interest on any Note not tendered, or tendered but not purchased by the Company pursuant to the Offer to Purchase, will continue to accrue;
(x) on the purchase date the purchase price will become due and payable on each Note accepted for purchase, and interest on Notes purchased will cease to accrue on and after the purchase date;
(xi) Holders are entitled to withdraw Notes tendered by giving notice, which must be received by the Company or the Trustee not later than the close of business on the expiration date, setting forth the name of the Holder, the principal amount of the tendered Notes, the certificate number of the tendered Notes and a statement that the Holder is withdrawing all or a portion of the tender;
(xii) if Notes in an aggregate principal amount less than or equal to the purchase amount are duly tendered and not withdrawn pursuant to the Offer to Purchase, the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, will purchase all such Notes, and (y) if the Offer to Purchase is for less than all of the outstanding Notes and Notes in an aggregate principal amount in excess of the purchase amount are tendered and not withdrawn pursuant to the offer, the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, will purchase Notes having an aggregate principal amount equal to the purchase amount on a
pro rata
basis, with adjustments so that if all of a Holder’s Notes are not purchased by the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, only Notes with minimum denominations of R$300,000 and in multiples of R$1,000 principal amount in excess thereof will remain unpurchased by the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, from each Holder;
(xiii) if any Note is purchased in part, new Notes equal in principal amount to the unpurchased portion of the Note will be issued; and
(xiv) if any Note contains a CUSIP or ISIN number, no representation is being made as to the correctness of the CUSIP or ISIN number either as printed on the Notes or as contained in the offer and that the Holder should rely only on the other identification numbers printed on the Notes.
(c) Prior to the purchase date, the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, will accept tendered Notes for purchase as required by the Offer to Purchase and deliver to the Trustee all Notes so accepted, together with an Officers’ Certificate specifying which Notes have been accepted for purchase. On the purchase date the purchase price will become due and payable on each Note accepted for purchase, and interest on Notes purchased will cease to accrue on and after the purchase date. The Trustee will promptly return to Holders any Notes not accepted for purchase and send to Holders new Notes equal in principal amount to any unpurchased portion of any Notes accepted for purchase in part.
(d) The Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, will comply with Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act and all other applicable laws in making any Offer to Purchase, and the above procedures will be deemed modified as necessary to permit such compliance. Further to the foregoing, to the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or regulations conflict with this Section 3.11, the Company shall comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and shall not be deemed to have breached its obligations under this Section 3.08 by virtue thereof.
(e) In the event that the Holders of not less than 90% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes accept an Offer to Purchase and the Company or a third party purchases all the Notes held by such Holders, the Company will have the right, on not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ prior notice, given not more than 30 days following the purchase pursuant to the Offer to Purchase described above, to redeem all of the Notes that remain outstanding following such purchase at the purchase price equal to that in the Offer to Purchase
plus
, to the extent not included in the Offer to Purchase payment, accrued and unpaid interest and additional amounts, if any, on the Notes that remain outstanding, to the Redemption Date (subject to the right of Holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant Interest Payment Date).
(f) The Company will timely repay Debt or obtain consents all as necessary under this Indenture, or terminate, any agreements or instruments that would otherwise prohibit an Offer to Purchase required to be made pursuant to this Indenture.
(g) Each of the Company and the Guarantor will obtain all necessary consents and regulatory approvals under the laws of the Relevant Jurisdiction prior to making any Offer to Purchase.
ARTICLE 4
COVENANTS
Section 4.01
Payment of Principal and Interest under the Notes
. (i) The Company agrees to pay the principal of and interest (including, without limitation, any Additional Amounts) on the Notes on the dates and in the manner provided in the Notes and this Indenture. Not later than 10:00 A.M. (New York City time) on the Business Day (solely in New York City) immediately prior to the due date of any principal of or interest on any Notes, or any Redemption Price or purchase price of the Notes, the Company will deposit with the Principal Paying Agent money in immediately available funds sufficient to pay such amounts,
provided that
if the Company or any Affiliate of the Company is acting as a Paying Agent, it will, on or before each due date, segregate and hold in a separate trust fund for the benefit of the Holders a sum of money sufficient to pay such amounts until paid to such Holders or otherwise disposed of as provided in this Indenture. In each case the Company will promptly notify the Trustee in writing of its compliance with this paragraph.
(b) An installment of principal, interest or Additional Amounts will be considered paid on the date due if the Trustee (or Paying Agent, other than the Company or any Affiliate of the Company) holds on that date money designated for and sufficient to pay such principal, interest or Additional Amounts. If the Company or any Affiliate of the Company acts
as a Paying Agent, an installment of principal, interest or Additional Amounts will be considered paid on the due date only if paid to the Holders.
(c) The Company agrees to pay interest on overdue principal, and to the extent lawful, overdue installments of interest at the rate per annum specified in the Notes (1% per annum in excess of the rate per annum borne by the Notes).
(d) Payments in respect of the Notes represented by the Global Notes (including principal, interest and Additional Amounts, if any) shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds in U.S. dollars or such other coin or currency of the United States as at the time of payment will be legal tender for the payment of public and private debts, as calculated by the Calculation Agent by converting applicable
reais
amounts into U.S. dollars at the Settlement Rate on the applicable Rate Calculation Date, to the accounts specified by the Depositary, as the Holder of the Global Notes. With respect to Certificated Notes all payments shall be payable by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the accounts specified by the holders thereof or, if no such account is specified, by mailing a check to each Holder’s registered address.
Section 4.02
Maintenance of Office or Agency
.
The Company will maintain in the Borough of Manhattan, the City of New York, and in each place of payment for the Notes an office or agency where Notes may be surrendered for registration of transfer or exchange or for presentation for payment and where notices and demands to or upon the Company in respect of the Notes and this Indenture may be served. The Company hereby initially designates the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee as such office of the Company. The Company will give prompt written notice to the Trustee of the location, and any change in the location, of such office or agency. If at any time the Company fails to maintain any such required office or agency or fails to furnish the Trustee with the address thereof, such presentations, surrenders, notices and demands may be made or served to the Trustee. At any time that the Notes are listed on the Official List of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, the Company will maintain an office or agent in Luxembourg to serve as Paying Agent. The Company initially designates Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., as the Luxembourg Transfer Agent and Luxembourg Paying Agent.
The Company may also from time to time designate one or more other offices or agencies where the Notes may be surrendered or presented for any of such purposes and may from time to time rescind such designations. The Company will give prompt written notice to the Trustee of any such designation or rescission and of any change in the location of any such other office or agency.
Section 4.03
Maintenance of Corporate Existence
. The Guarantor shall and shall cause each of its Restricted Subsidiaries to preserve and maintain in full force and effect its existence and the existence of each Restricted Subsidiary in accordance with their respective organizational documents, and the material rights, licenses and franchises of the Guarantor and each Subsidiary,
provided
,
that
the Guarantor is not required to preserve any such right, license or franchise, or the existence of any Restricted Subsidiary, if the maintenance or preservation thereof is no longer desirable in the conduct of the Guarantor and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole; and
provided
,
further
,
that
this Section does not prohibit any transaction otherwise permitted by Section 4.14 or Article 5.
Section 4.04
Payment of Taxes and other Claims
. The Guarantor shall, and shall cause each of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, pay or discharge, before the same become delinquent (i) all material taxes, assessments and governmental charges levied or imposed upon the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary, its income or profits or property, or that may be due in reason of its business and activities and (ii) all material lawful claims for labor, materials and supplies that, if unpaid, might by law become a Lien upon the property of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary, other than any such tax, assessment, charge or claim the amount, applicability or validity of which is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and for which adequate reserves have been established to the extent the Guarantor determines is required under IFRS.
Section 4.05
Compliance with Applicable Laws
. The Guarantor shall, and shall cause any Restricted Subsidiary to, comply with all laws, rules, regulations and orders of any governmental authority applicable to it or its property, except where the failure to do so, individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to result in a (i) any material adverse effect on the condition (financial or otherwise), business, properties, results of operations or prospects of the Guarantor, its Restricted Subsidiaries, Raízen Energia S.A. and Raízen Combustíveis S.A. taken as a whole and (ii) any material adverse effect on the ability of the Company or the Guarantor to perform its respective obligations under this Indenture.
Section 4.06
Maintenance of Properties
. The Guarantor will cause all properties used or useful in the conduct of its business or the business of any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to be maintained and kept in good condition, repair and working order as in the judgment of the Guarantor may be necessary so that the business of the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries may be properly and advantageously conducted at all times;
provided that
nothing in this Section prevents the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary from discontinuing the use, operation or maintenance of any of such properties or disposing of any of them, if such discontinuance or disposal is, in the judgment of the Guarantor, desirable in the conduct of the business of the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries taken as a whole, and
provided
,
further
,
that
such discontinuation of operations or suspension of maintenance shall not be materially disadvantageous to the Holders of the Notes.
Section 4.07
Limitation on Debt and Disqualified Stock
.
(j) The Guarantor:
(i) will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, Incur any Debt; and
(ii) will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, Incur any Disqualified Stock (other than Disqualified Stock of Restricted Subsidiaries held by the Guarantor or a Restricted Subsidiary, so long as it is so held);
provided that
the Guarantor or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries may Incur Debt and Disqualified Stock if, on the date of the Incurrence, after giving effect to the Incurrence and the receipt and the application of the proceeds therefrom, the Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio shall not exceed 3.5.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Guarantor, and to the extent provided below, any Restricted Subsidiary may Incur the following (“
Permitted Debt
”):
(i) Debt of the Guarantor or a Restricted Subsidiary so long as such Debt continues to be owed to the Guarantor or a Restricted Subsidiary and which, if the obligor is the Guarantor, is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes;
provided that
any Debt owed to the Guarantor pursuant to this clause will not be so subordinated;
(ii) Debt of the Company pursuant to the Notes (other than Additional Notes) and Debt of the Guarantor pursuant to the Note Guarantee (including any Additional Notes);
(iii) Debt of the Guarantor or a Restricted Subsidiary (“
Permitted Refinancing Debt
”) constituting an extension or renewal of, replacement of, or substitution for, or issued in exchange for, or the net proceeds of which are used to repay, redeem, repurchase, refinance or refund, including by way of defeasance (all of the above, for purposes of this clause, “
refinance
”) then outstanding Debt in an amount not to exceed the principal amount of the Debt so refinanced,
plus
premiums, fees and expenses;
provided that
:
(A) in case the Debt to be refinanced is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes, the new Debt, by its terms or by the terms of any agreement or instrument pursuant to which it is outstanding, is expressly made subordinate in right of payment to the Notes at least to the extent that the Debt to be refinanced is subordinated to the Notes,
(B) the new Debt does not have a Stated Maturity prior to the Stated Maturity of the Debt to be refinanced, and the Average Life of the new Debt is at least equal to the remaining Average Life of the Debt to be refinanced, and
(C) Debt Incurred pursuant to clauses (i), (iv), (v), (ix), (x), (xi), (xiii), (xiv) and (xv) of Section 4.07 may not be refinanced pursuant to this clause;
(iv) Hedging Agreements of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary entered into in the ordinary course of business for the purpose of limiting risks associated with the business of the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries and not for speculation;
(v) Debt of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary with respect to letters of credit and bankers’ acceptances, deposits, promissory notes, self-insurance obligations, performance, customs, bid, surety, appeal or similar bonds, completion guarantees, in each case issued in the ordinary course of business and not supporting Debt, including letters of credit supporting performance, surety or appeal bonds;
(vi) Acquired Debt,
provided that
after giving effect to the Incurrence thereof, the Guarantor (i) could Incur at least U.S.$1.00 of Debt under the Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio test set forth in Section Section 4.07(a) or (ii) would not have a greater Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio then immediately prior to giving effect to the Incurrence of such Acquired Debt;
(vii) Debt of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary outstanding on the Issue Date;
(viii) Debt of a Restricted Subsidiary Incurred and outstanding on or prior to the date on which such Restricted Subsidiary was acquired by the Guarantor (other than Debt Incurred as consideration in, or to provide all or any portion of the funds or credit support utilized to consummate, the transaction or series of related transactions pursuant to which such Restricted Subsidiary became a Restricted Subsidiary of, or was otherwise acquired by, the Guarantor);
provided
,
however
,
that
on the date that such Restricted Subsidiary is acquired by the Guarantor, the Guarantor (i) would have been able to Incur U.S.$1.00 of additional Debt pursuant to paragraph (a) above or (ii) would not have a greater Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio then immediately prior to giving effect to the Incurrence of such Debt;
(ix) Debt of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary arising from agreements providing for indemnification, adjustment of purchase price or similar obligations, or guarantees or letters of credit, surety bonds or performance bonds securing any obligations of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary pursuant to such agreements, in any case Incurred in connection with the disposition of any business, assets or Restricted Subsidiary (other than guarantees of Debt Incurred by any Person acquiring all or any portion of such business, assets or Restricted Subsidiary for the purpose of financing such acquisition), so long as the amount does not exceed the gross proceeds actually received by the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary thereof in connection with such disposition,
provided that
such Debt is not reflected on the balance sheet of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary;
(x) Debt of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary arising from the honoring by a bank or other financial institution of a check, draft or similar instrument drawn against insufficient funds in the ordinary course of business,
provided
,
however
,
that
such Debt is extinguished within five Business Days of its Incurrence;
(xi) Debt of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary constituting letters of credit issued in the ordinary course of business or reimbursement obligations in respect thereof;
provided that
, upon the drawing upon such letters of credit, such obligations are reimbursed in full within 30 days following such drawing;
(xii) Debt of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary to the extent that the net proceeds thereof are promptly deposited to defease or to satisfy and discharge the Notes in accordance with this Indenture;
(xiii) Debt of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary for taxes levied, assessments due and other governmental charges required to be paid as a matter of law or regulation in the ordinary course of business;
(xiv) Debt of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary consisting of (A) the financing of insurance premiums or (B) take-or-pay obligations contained in supply agreements in the ordinary course of business;
(xv) Debt with respect to reimbursement type obligations regarding workers’ compensation claims and Debt and other obligations in respect of deferred compensation of employees Incurred in the ordinary course of business; and
(xvi) Debt of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary Incurred on or after the Issue Date not otherwise permitted in an aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding not to exceed the greater of (i) U.S.$750.0 million (or the equivalent thereof at the time of the determination) and (ii) 4.0% of the Guarantor’s Total Consolidated Assets.
(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section, the maximum amount of Debt that the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries may Incur pursuant to this Section shall not be deemed to be exceeded, with respect to any outstanding Debt, solely as a result of fluctuations in the exchange rate of currencies.
(d) For purposes of determining compliance with this Section, in the event that any proposed Debt meets the criteria of more than one of the categories of Permitted Debt described in clauses (i) through (xvi) of Section Section 4.07(b), or is entitled to be Incurred pursuant to Section 4.07(a), the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries will be permitted to classify such item of Debt at the time of its Incurrence in any manner that complies with this Section or to later reclassify all or a portion of such item of Debt.
(e) The Guarantor may not Incur any Debt that is subordinate in right of payment to other Debt of the Guarantor unless such Debt is also subordinate in right of payment to the Notes or the relevant Note Guarantee on substantially identical terms.
(f) The accrual of interest, the accretion or amortization of original issue discount, the payment of regularly scheduled interest in the form of additional Debt of the same instrument or the payment of regularly scheduled dividends on Disqualified Equity Interests in the form of additional Disqualified Equity Interests with the same terms will not be deemed to be an Incurrence of Debt for purposes of this covenant;
provided that
any such outstanding additional Debt or Disqualified Equity Interests paid in respect of Debt Incurred pursuant to any provision of paragraph (b) above will be counted as Debt outstanding for purposes of any future Incurrence of Debt pursuant to paragraph (a) above.
(g) For the purposes of determining the Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio in paragraph (a) above, the U.S. dollar-equivalent principal amount of Debt denominated in a non-U.S. currency or the Brazilian-
reais
equivalent principal amount of Debt denominated in a non-Brazilian currency shall be calculated based on the relevant currency exchange rate determined on the date of Incurrence to the extent the Debt was hedged for foreign exchange rate fluctuations. For purposes of determining compliance with any U.S. dollar-denominated restriction on the Incurrence of Debt, the U.S. dollar-equivalent principal amount of Debt denominated in a non U.S. currency shall be calculated based on the relevant currency exchange rate determined on the date of Incurrence, in the case of term Debt, or first committed, in the case of revolving credit Debt;
provided that
if such Debt is Incurred to refinance other Debt denominated in a non U.S. currency, and such refinancing would cause the applicable U.S. dollar-denominated restriction to be exceeded if calculated at the relevant currency exchange rate in effect on the date of such refinancing, such U.S. dollar-denominated restriction will be deemed not to have been exceeded so long as the principal amount of such Permitted Refinancing Debt does not exceed the principal amount of such Debt being refinanced. The principal amount of any Debt Incurred to refinance other Debt, if Incurred in a different currency from the Debt being refinanced, shall be calculated based on the currency exchange rate
applicable to the currencies in which such Permitted Refinancing Debt is denominated calculated based on the relevant currency exchange rates as calculated in the first sentence of this paragraph.
Section 4.08
Limitation on Restricted Payments
. (a) The Guarantor will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly (the payments and other actions described in the following clauses of this Section 4.08 being collectively “
Restricted Payments
”):
(i) declare or pay any dividend or make any distribution on its Equity Interests (other than dividends or distributions paid in the Guarantor’s Qualified Equity Interests) held by Persons other than the Guarantor or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (and, if such Restricted Subsidiary has shareholders other than the Guarantor or any other Restricted Subsidiary, to its shareholders on a
pro rata
basis);
(ii) purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire or retire for value any Equity Interests of the Guarantor held by Persons other than the Guarantor or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; or
(iii) repay, redeem, repurchase, defease or otherwise acquire or retire for value, or make any payment on or with respect to, any Subordinated Debt except a payment of interest or principal at Stated Maturity;
unless, at the time of, and after giving effect to, the proposed Restricted Payment:
(A) no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing,
(B) the Guarantor could Incur at least U.S.$1.00 of Debt under the Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio test set forth in Section 4.07(a), and
(C) the aggregate amount expended for all Restricted Payments made on or after the Issue Date would not, subject to Section 4.08(d), exceed the sum of
(1) 50% of the aggregate amount of the Consolidated Net Income (or, if the Consolidated Net Income is a loss,
minus
100% of the amount of the loss) accrued on a cumulative basis during the period, taken as one accounting period, beginning on January 1, 2013 and ending on the last day of the Guarantor’s most recently completed fiscal quarter for which financial statements have been provided (or if not timely provided, required to be provided) pursuant to this Indenture,
plus
(2) subject to Section 4.08(c), the aggregate net cash proceeds received by the Guarantor (other than from a Restricted Subsidiary) after the Issue Date:
(a) from the issuance and sale of its Qualified Equity Interests, including by way of issuance of its Disqualified Equity Interests or Debt to the extent since converted into Qualified Equity Interests of the Guarantor, or
(b) as a contribution to its common equity,
plus
(3) the cash return, after the Issue Date and prior to the date of such Restricted Payment, on any Investment made after the Issue Date pursuant to Section 4.08(a), as a result of any sale for cash, repayment, redemption, liquidating distribution or other cash realization (not included in Consolidated Net Income), not to exceed the amount of such Investment so made;
plus
(4) the amount by which Debt of the Guarantor or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries is reduced on the Guarantor’s balance sheet or the balance sheet of such Restricted Subsidiary, in each case, upon the conversion or exchange (including by means of a subscription) (other than by the Guarantor or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries) subsequent to the Issue Date of any such Debt for Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Equity Interests) of the Guarantor (less the amount of any cash or the fair market value of any other property distributed by the Guarantor or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries upon such conversion or exchange).
The amount expended in any Restricted Payment, if other than in cash, will be deemed to be the fair market value of the relevant non-cash assets, as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors, whose determination will be conclusive and evidenced by a Board Resolution.
(b) Section 4.08(a) will not prohibit the declaration and payment of mandatory dividends, in an amount equivalent to not more than 25% of the Guarantor’s adjusted Net Income (as defined under Brazilian corporate law and the Guarantor’s bylaws),
provided that
the payment of such amounts is in compliance with the Brazilian corporate law and the Guarantor’s bylaws and that the Guarantor’s Board of Directors, with the approval of its fiscal council, if in existence at such time, has not reported to the general shareholders’ meeting that the distribution would not be advisable given the financial condition of the Guarantor or its Restricted Subsidiary.
(c) The foregoing will not prohibit:
(i) the payment of any dividend after the date of declaration thereof if, at the date of declaration, such payment would comply with Section 4.08(a);
(ii) dividends or distributions by a Restricted Subsidiary payable, on a
pro rata
basis or on a basis more favorable to the Guarantor, to all holders of any class of Capital Stock of such Restricted Subsidiary a majority of which is held, directly or indirectly through Restricted Subsidiaries, by the Guarantor;
(iii) the repayment, redemption, repurchase, defeasance or other acquisition or retirement for value of Subordinated Debt with the proceeds of, or in exchange for, Permitted Refinancing Debt
(iv) the declaration or payment of dividends or any distribution or the purchase, redemption, acquisition or retirement of any Equity Interests in connection with any corporate reorganization or delisting transaction involving the public shareholders of Cosan Limited,
provided
that immediately following such declaration, payment, distribution, purchase, redemption, acquisition or retirement, the Guarantor could Incur at least U.S.$1.00 of Debt under the Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio test set forth in Section 4.07(a);
(v) the purchase, redemption or other acquisition or retirement for value of Equity Interests of the Guarantor in exchange for, or out of the proceeds of a substantially concurrent offering of, Qualified Equity Interests of the Guarantor or of a cash contribution to the common equity of the Guarantor;
(vi) the declaration and payment of any dividend or interest on outstanding capital payable with respect to periods prior to January 1, 2013 up to a maximum amount of the lesser of (i) 50.0% of the aggregate amount of the Consolidated Net Income accrued on a cumulative basis during the period, taken as one accounting period, beginning on April 1, 2012 and ending on January 1, 2013 and (ii) R$250.0 million;
(vii) the repayment, redemption, repurchase, defeasance or other acquisition or retirement of Subordinated Debt of the Guarantor in exchange for, or out of the proceeds of, a substantially concurrent offering of, Qualified Equity Interests of the Guarantor or of a cash contribution to the common equity of the Guarantor;
(viii) the purchase, redemption or other acquisition or retirement for value of Equity Interests of the Guarantor in connection with the Guarantor’s share repurchase program for the repurchase of up to R$250.0 million in shares of the Guarantor’s Capital Stock; and
(ix) in addition to the foregoing Restricted Payments in clauses (i) through (viii), Restricted Payments in an amount not to exceed the greater of U.S.$75.0 million (or the equivalent thereof at the time of determination);
provided that
, in the case of clause (vi) no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would occur as a result thereof.
(d) Restricted Payments permitted pursuant to only clauses (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi), (vii) and (ix) of Section 4.08(c) will not be included in making the calculations under clause (iii) of Section 4.08(a).
(e) Not later than the date of making any Restricted Payment relying on clause (iii) of Section 4.08(a), the Company will deliver to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate stating that the Restricted Payment is permitted and setting forth the basis upon which the calculations required by this Section 4.08 were made.
Section 4.09
Limitation on Transfer of the Company’s Voting Stock
. The Guarantor shall continue to own, directly or indirectly, a majority of the Voting Stock of the Company.
Section 4.10
Limitation on Liens
. The Guarantor will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly, Incur or permit to exist any Lien of any nature whatsoever (other than Permitted Liens) on any of its properties or assets, whether owned at the Issue Date or thereafter acquired, in each case securing any Debt, without effectively providing that the Notes are secured equally and ratably with (or, if the obligation to be secured by the Lien is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes or any Note Guarantee, prior to) the obligations so secured for so long as such obligations are so secured, except that the foregoing provisions
shall not apply to Liens which secure only Debt owing by any Restricted Subsidiary to the Guarantor and/or by the Guarantor to one or more Restricted Subsidiaries.
Section 4.11
Limitation on Sale and Leaseback Transactions
. The Guarantor will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, enter into any Sale and Leaseback Transaction with respect to any Property unless the Guarantor or such Restricted Subsidiary would be entitled to:
(a) Incur Debt in an amount equal to the Attributable Debt with respect to such Sale and Leaseback Transaction pursuant to
Section 4.07; and
(b) create a Lien on such Property or asset securing such Attributable Debt without equally and ratably securing the Notes pursuant to Section 4.10,
in which case, the corresponding Debt and Lien will be deemed Incurred pursuant to those provisions.
Section 4.12
Limitation on Dividend and Other Payment Restrictions Affecting Restricted Subsidiaries
(a) Except as provided in Section 4.12(b), the Guarantor will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, create or otherwise cause or permit to exist or become effective any encumbrance or restriction of any kind on the ability of any Restricted Subsidiary to:
(i) pay dividends or make any other distributions on any Equity Interests of the Restricted Subsidiary owned by the Guarantor or any other Restricted Subsidiary,
(ii) pay any Debt or other obligation owed to the Guarantor or any other Restricted Subsidiary,
(iii) make loans or advances to the Guarantor or any other Restricted Subsidiary, or
(iv) transfer any of its property or assets to the Guarantor or any other Restricted Subsidiary.
(b) The provisions of Section 4.12(a) do not apply to any encumbrances or restrictions:
(i) existing on the Issue Date as provided for in this Indenture or any other agreements in effect on the Issue Date, and any extensions, renewals, replacements or refinancings of any of the foregoing;
provided that
the encumbrances and restrictions in the extension, renewal, replacement or refinancing are, taken as a whole, no less favorable in any material respect to the Holders than the encumbrances or restrictions being extended, renewed, replaced or refinanced;
(ii) existing under or by reason of applicable law;
(iii) existing with respect to any Person, or to the Property of such Person, at the time the Person or the Property is acquired by the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary,
which encumbrances or restrictions: (A) are not applicable to any other Person or the Property of any other Person; and (B) were not put in place in anticipation of such event, and any extensions, renewals, replacements or refinancings of any of the foregoing;
provided
the encumbrances and restrictions in the extension, renewal, replacement or refinancing are, taken as a whole, no less favorable in any material respect to the Holders than the encumbrances or restrictions being extended, renewed, replaced or refinanced;
(iv) of the type described in Section 4.12(a)(iv) arising or agreed to in the ordinary course of business (A) that restrict in a customary manner the subletting, assignment or transfer of any Property that is subject to a lease or license or (B) by virtue of any Lien on, or agreement to transfer, option or similar right with respect to any Property of, the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary;
(v) with respect to a Restricted Subsidiary and imposed pursuant to an agreement that has been entered into for the sale or disposition of all or substantially all of the Capital Stock of, or Property of, the Restricted Subsidiary that is permitted by Section 4.14;
(vi) with respect to a Restricted Subsidiary and imposed by any agreement governing Debt of any Restricted Subsidiary that is permitted to be Incurred pursuant to Section 4.07;
provided that
the encumbrance or restriction is customary in comparable transactions and will not materially affect the Company’s or the Guarantor’s ability to pay interest or principal, when due, on the Notes;
(vii) with respect to a Restricted Subsidiary and imposed pursuant to a customary provision in a joint venture, asset sale, or stock sale agreements or other similar agreement with respect to such Restricted Subsidiary that was entered into in the ordinary course of business;
(viii) imposed by the standard loan documentation in connection with loans from (a)
Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social–
BNDES
,
or any other Brazilian governmental development bank or credit agency or (b) any international or multilateral development bank or government-sponsored agency, government-sponsored agency to any Restricted Subsidiary;
(ix) with respect to a Restricted Subsidiary pursuant to an agreement effecting a refunding, replacement or refinancing of, or amendment or modification to, an agreement referred to in clauses (i) or (iii) above (or Debt Incurred pursuant to such agreement) or this clause (ix),
provided
,
however
, that such encumbrances or restrictions are no less favorable, in any material respect, taken as a whole, to the holders of the notes than the encumbrances and restrictions contained in such agreements referred to in clauses (i) and (iii) above on the Issue Date or the date of acquisition of such Person, property or assets, as applicable; or
(x) required pursuant to this Indenture.
Section 4.13
Repurchase of Notes Upon a Change of Control
. (k) Not later than 30 days following a Change of Control that results in a Rating Decline, the Company shall make an Offer to Purchase all outstanding Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount
plus
accrued interest to the date of purchase.
Section 4.14
Limitation on Asset Sales
.
(l) The Guarantor will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, make any Asset Sale unless the following conditions are met:
(i) The Asset Sale is for fair market value, as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors.
(ii) At least 75% of the consideration consists of cash or Cash Equivalents. (For purposes of this clause (ii), the assumption by the purchasers of Debt or other obligations (other than Subordinated Debt) of the Guarantor or a Restricted Subsidiary pursuant to a customary novation agreement, and instruments or securities received from the purchasers that are promptly, but in any event within 90 days of the closing, converted by the Guarantor to cash, to the extent of the cash actually so received, shall be considered cash received at closing.)
(iii) Within 360 days after the receipt of any Net Cash Proceeds from an Asset Sale, the Net Cash Proceeds may be used (each a, “
Permitted Reinvestment
”):
(A) to permanently repay Debt other than Subordinated Debt of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary (and in the case of a revolving credit, permanently reduce the commitment thereunder by such amount), in each case owing to a Person other than the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary,
(B) to acquire or invest in (or within such 360-day period in this clause (3) the Guarantor’s Board of Directors shall have made a good faith determination to acquire or invest, which acquisition or investment shall be consummated prior to the second anniversary of such Asset Sale) (i) all or substantially all of the assets of a Permitted Business, (ii) a majority of the Voting Stock of another Person that thereupon becomes a Restricted Subsidiary engaged in a Permitted Business, or to make capital expenditures or otherwise acquire long-term assets that are to be used in a Permitted Business or (iii) a Permitted Business Investment; or
(C) to acquire Productive Assets for the Guarantor or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;
provided
that
pending the final application of any such Net Cash Proceeds in accordance with this clause (iii), the Guarantor or such Restricted Subsidiary may temporarily reduce Debt or otherwise invest such Net Cash Proceeds in any manner not prohibited by the indenture.
(iv) Notwithstanding clauses (i)-(iii) above, the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries will be permitted to consummate an Asset Sale without complying with such clauses to the extent:
(A) at least 75% of the consideration for such Asset Sale constitutes Productive Assets, cash, Cash Equivalents and/or Marketable Securities; and
(B) the Asset Sale is for fair market value, as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors;
provided that
any consideration not constituting Productive Assets received by the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary in connection with any Asset Sale permitted to be consummated under this clause shall be applied (in the case of cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities within 360 days after the receipt thereof) in accordance with Section 4.14(a)(iii) above.
(v) The Net Cash Proceeds of an Asset Sale not applied pursuant to Section 4.14(a)(iii) within 360 days of the Asset Sale constitute “
Excess Proceeds
.” Excess Proceeds of less than U.S.$50.0 million (or the equivalent thereof at the time of determination) will be carried forward and accumulated. When accumulated Excess Proceeds equals or exceeds such amount, the Guarantor must, within 30 days, make an Offer to Purchase Notes having a principal amount equal to:
(A) accumulated Excess Proceeds, multiplied by
(B) a fraction (x) the numerator of which is equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Notes and (y) the denominator of which is equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Notes and all pari passu Debt similarly required to be repaid, redeemed or tendered for in connection with the Asset Sale, rounded down to the nearest U.S.$1,000.
The purchase price for the Notes will be 100% of the principal amount
plus
accrued interest to the date of purchase. If the Offer to Purchase is for less than all of the outstanding Notes and Notes in an aggregate principal amount in excess of the purchase amount are tendered and not withdrawn pursuant to the offer, the Guarantor will purchase Notes having an aggregate principal amount equal to the purchase amount on a
pro rata
basis, with adjustments so that only Notes in multiples of R$1,000 principal amount will be purchased,
provided that
after a purchase from a Holder in part, such Holder shall hold R$300,000 in principal amount of Notes or a multiple of R$1,000 in excess thereof. The Guarantor shall obtain all necessary consents and approvals from the Central Bank of Brazil for the remittance of funds outside Brazil prior to making any Offer to Purchase. Any failure to obtain such consents and approvals will constitute an Event of Default. Upon completion of the Offer to Purchase, Excess Proceeds will be reset at zero.
Section 4.15
Limitation on Transactions with Shareholders and Affiliates
. (m) The Guarantor will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly, enter into, renew or extend any transaction or arrangement including the purchase, sale, lease or
exchange of property or assets, or the rendering of any service with (x) any of its shareholders holding 10% or more of any class of Capital Stock of the Guarantor or (y) any Affiliate of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary (a “
Related Party Transaction
”), except upon terms no less favorable to the Guarantor or the Restricted Subsidiary than could be obtained in a comparable arm's-length transaction with a Person that is not an Affiliate of the Guarantor.
(b) In any Related Party Transaction or series of Related Party Transactions with an aggregate value in excess of U.S.$20.0 million (or the equivalent thereof at the time of determination), the Guarantor must first deliver to the Trustee a certificate from the Guarantor’s Chief Financial Officer or Chief Executive Officer to the effect that such transaction or series of related transactions are on terms no less favorable to the Guarantor or such Restricted Subsidiary than could be obtained in a comparable arm’s length transaction and is otherwise compliant with the terms of this Indenture.
(c) The foregoing paragraphs of this Section 4.14 do not apply to
(i) any transaction between the Guarantor and any Restricted Subsidiary or between Restricted Subsidiaries and the Guarantor (in each case, including Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A. and its Subsidiaries (only to the extent the results of operations of such entity is consolidated by the Guarantor);
(ii) the payment of reasonable and customary regular fees to directors of the Guarantor who are not employees of the Guarantor;
(iii) any Restricted Payments described in Section 4.08(i) or Section 4.08(a)(i) if permitted by that covenant;
(iv) any issuance or sale of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock);
(v) transactions or payments pursuant to any employee, officer or director compensation or benefit plans, customary indemnifications or arrangements entered into in the ordinary course of business;
(vi) transactions pursuant to agreements in effect on the Issue Date and described in the Offering Memorandum, as amended, modified or replaced from time to time so long as the amended, modified or new agreements, taken as a whole, are no less favorable to the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries than those in effect on the date of this Indenture;
(vii) any Sale Leaseback Transaction otherwise permitted under Section 4.11 if such transaction is on market terms;
(viii) any advance, loan or other extension of credit (or guarantee thereof) in connection with the use of the proceeds of the Notes (including any Additional Notes) as well as additional loans outstanding from the Guarantor or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to an Affiliate to the extent that any such advance, loan or other extension of credit (i) has a Stated Maturity that is prior to the Stated Maturity of the Notes and (ii) is on market terms;
(ix) (A) transactions with customers, clients, distributors, suppliers or purchasers or sellers of goods or services, in each case in the ordinary course of business and on market terms, or (B) transactions with joint ventures or other similar arrangements entered into in the ordinary course of business, on market terms and consistent with past practice or industry norms;
(x) the Joint Venture and any transactions or provision of services related thereto; and
(xi) the provision of administrative services to any joint venture or Unrestricted Subsidiary on substantially the same terms provided to or by Restricted Subsidiaries.
Section 4.16
Maintenance of Books and Records
. The Guarantor shall keep, and shall cause any Restricted Subsidiary to keep, proper books of record and account in which, true and correct entries, in all material respects, shall be made of dealings and transactions in relation to its business and activities.
Section 4.17
Reports
to the Trustee
(a) The Guarantor will provide the Trustee with the following reports (and will also provide the trustee with sufficient copies, as required, of the following reports referred to in clauses (i), (iii) and (iv) below for distribution, at their expense, to all Holders of Notes):
(i) an English language version of its annual audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS promptly upon such financial statements becoming available but not later than 120 days after the close of its fiscal year;
(ii) an English language version of its unaudited quarterly financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS promptly upon such financial statements becoming available but not later than 60 days after the close of each fiscal quarter (other than the last fiscal quarter of its fiscal year);
(iii) simultaneously with the delivery of the financial statements referred to in clause (1) above, an officers’ certificate stating whether a Default or Event of Default exists on the date of such certificate and, if a Default or Event of Default exists, setting forth the details thereof and the action which the Guarantor is taking or proposes to take with respect thereto;
(iv) without duplication, English language versions or summaries of such other reports or notices as may be filed or submitted by (and promptly after filing or submission by) the Guarantor with the Luxembourg Stock Exchange or any other stock exchange on which the notes may be listed (in each case, to the extent that any such report or notice is generally available to its security holders or the public in Brazil); and
(v) as soon as practicable and in any event within 30 calendar days after any director or executive officer of the Company or the Guarantor becomes aware of the existence of a Default or Event of Default, an officers’ certificate setting forth the details thereof
and the action which the Company or the Guarantor is taking or proposes to take with respect thereto.
(b) If the Guarantor makes available the reports described in clauses (i) or (ii) or (iv) on the Guarantor’s website and notifies the trustee in writing thereof, it will be deemed to have satisfied the reporting requirement set forth therein.
(c) For so long as the Notes are “restricted securities” within the meaning of Rule 144A(a)(3) under the Securities Act, the Guarantor will furnish upon request to any Holder of a Note, or to any prospective purchasers designated by such Holder of Notes, financial and other information described in paragraph (d)(4) of Rule 144A (as amended from time to time and including any successor provision) with respect to the Company and the Guarantor.
(d) Delivery of the above reports to the Trustee and the Paying Agent is for informational purposes only and the Trustee’s and the Paying Agent’s receipt of such reports shall not constitute constructive notice of any information contained therein or determinable from information contained therein, including the Company’s and/or the Guarantor’s compliance with any of its covenants in this Indenture (as to which the Trustee is entitled to rely exclusively on Officers’ Certificates).
Section 4.18
Ranking
. Each of the Company and the Guarantor shall ensure that its respective obligations under this Indenture, the Notes and the Note Guarantee will at all times constitute direct and unconditional obligations of the Company or the Guarantor, ranking at all times at least
pari passu
in priority of payment, in right of security and in all other respects among themselves and with all other Debt of such Person, except to the extent any such other Debt ranks above such obligations by reason of Liens permitted under Section 4.10.
Section 4.19
Limitations and Restrictions on the Company
(a) The Company shall not engage in any business except for (i) the issuance, sale, redemption, repurchase or defeasance of the Notes, Additional Notes and any other Debt not otherwise prohibited for the Guarantor by this Indenture and any activities incidentally related thereto; (ii) the entering into Affiliate loans and cash management transactions, including import and export financing transactions and any activities reasonably related thereto; (iii) the entering into Hedging Agreements not for speculation; and (iv) as required by law;
(b) The Company shall not create, assume, Incur or suffer to exist any Lien upon any properties or assets whatsoever, except for any liens permitted under
Section 4.10; and
(c) The Company shall not enter into any consolidation, merger, amalgamation, or other form of combination with any Person except for a Substantially-Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary that assumes the obligations under the Notes and this Indenture (to the extent the Company is not the surviving entity).
Section 4.20
Paying Agent and Transfer Agent
(a) The Company agrees, for the benefit of the Holders from time to time of the Notes, that, until all of the Notes are no longer outstanding or until moneys for the payment
of all of the principal of and interest on all Notes (and Additional Amounts, if any) shall have been made available at an office of the Principal Paying Agent, and shall have been returned to the Company as provided herein, whichever occurs earlier, there shall at all times be a Principal Paying Agent and Transfer Agent hereunder. The Principal Paying Agent and the Transfer Agent shall have the powers and authority granted to and conferred upon them herein and in the Notes.
(b) The Company hereby initially appoints the Paying Agents and Transfer Agent defined in this Indenture as such. The Principal Paying Agent shall arrange with the Paying Agents for the payment, from funds furnished by the Company to the Principal Paying Agent pursuant to this Indenture, of the principal of and interest on the Notes (and Additional Amounts, if any, with respect to the Notes).
Section 4.21
Covenant Suspension
. From any date (the “
Suspension Date
”) and during any time that:
(a) the Notes have an Investment Grade rating from any two Rating Agencies, and no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries will not be subject to Sections 4.07, 4.08, 4.11, 4.12, 4.14, 4.15 (collectively, the “
Suspended Covenants
”).
In the event that the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries are not subject to the Suspended Covenants for any period of time as a result of the foregoing, and on any subsequent date (the “
Reversion Date
”) the Notes cease to have an Investment Grade Rating from any two Rating Agencies, then the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries will thereafter again be subject to the Suspended Covenants. The period of time between the Suspension Date and the Reversion Date is referred to as the “
Suspension Period
.” Notwithstanding that the Suspended Covenants may be reinstated, no Event of Default will be deemed to have occurred as a result of a failure to comply with any of the Suspended Covenants during the Suspension Period (or upon termination of the Suspension Period or after that time based solely on events that occurred during the Suspension Period).
On the Reversion Date, all Debt Incurred during the Suspension Period will be classified to have been Incurred pursuant to Section 4.07(a) or clauses (i) through (xiv) of Section 4.07(b) (to the extent such Debt would be permitted to be Incurred thereunder as of the Reversion Date and after giving effect to the Debt Incurred prior to the Suspension Period and outstanding on the Reversion Date). To the extent such Debt would not be permitted to be Incurred pursuant to Section 4.07, such Debt will be deemed to have been outstanding on the Issue Date, so that it is classified as permitted under Section 4.07(b)(vii). The Company or the Guarantor will give the Trustee prompt written notification upon the occurrence of a covenant suspension or any Reversion Date.
ARTICLE 5
CONSOLIDATION, MERGER OR TRANSFER OF ASSETS
(a) The Guarantor will not consolidate with or merge with or into, or sell, convey, transfer, or otherwise dispose of or lease all or substantially all of its assets in one transaction or a series of related transactions, to any Person unless:
(i) either: (x) the Guarantor is the continuing Person; or (y) the resulting, surviving or transferee Person is a corporation organized and validly existing under the laws of the Federative Republic of Brazil or any political subdivision thereof, the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia, or any other country that is a member country of the European Union or of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development on the date of the Indenture and expressly assumes by supplemental indenture all of the obligations of the Guarantor under the Indenture and the Notes;
(ii) immediately after giving effect to the transaction, no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing;
(iii) immediately after giving effect to the transaction on a
pro forma
basis, the Guarantor or the resulting surviving or transferee Person (i) could Incur at least U.S.$1.00 of Debt under the covenant described in the first paragraph under Section 4.07(a) or (ii) would not have a greater Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio set forth in Section 4.07(a) than immediately prior to giving effect to the transaction; and
(iv) the Guarantor or the resulting surviving entity, as the case may be, delivers to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that the consolidation, merger or transfer and the supplemental indenture (if any) comply with this Indenture;
provided that
, clauses (ii) and (iii) do not apply to the consolidation or merger of the Guarantor with or into a Substantially Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary or the consolidation or merger of a Substantially Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary with or into the Guarantor.
(b) The Guarantor shall not lease all or substantially all of its assets, whether in one transaction or a series of transactions, to one or more other Persons, except to the extent permitted under
Section 4.11.
(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, this covenant will not apply to any sale, conveyance, transfer, or disposition resulting from the exercise of any put or call options (an “
Option Exercise
”) by the Guarantor, Shell
or any other party to the definitive agreements to the Joint Venture if either (i) such Option Exercise does not result in a Rating Decline or (ii) within 360 days after the receipt of any Net Cash Proceeds from such Option Exercise, the Guarantor or any Subsidiary of the Guarantor uses the Net Cash Proceeds for a Permitted Reinvestment.
ARTICLE 6
DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
Section 6.01
Events of Default
. An “
Event of Default
” occurs if:
(a) the Company defaults in the payment of the principal or any related Additional Amounts, if any, on any Note when the same becomes due and payable at maturity, upon acceleration or redemption, or otherwise (other than pursuant to an Offer to Purchase);
(b) the Company defaults in the payment of interest or any related Additional Amounts, if any, on any Note when the same becomes due and payable, and the default continues for a period of 30 days;
(c) the Company fails to make an Offer to Purchase and thereafter to accept and pay for Notes tendered when and as required pursuant to the covenants described in
Section 4.13 or Section 4.14;
(d) the Company or the Guarantor, as the case may be, defaults in the performance of or breaches, or fails to cause or any of their Significant Subsidiaries to not default in the performance of or breach, any other of their covenants or agreements in the Indenture or under the Notes (other than those referred to in (a), (b) and (c) above and the default or breach continues for a period of 60 consecutive days after written notice to the Company and/or the Guarantor by the Trustee or to the Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee by the Holders of 25% or more in aggregate principal amount of the Notes;
(e) there occurs with respect to any Debt of the Guarantor or any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any Raízen Significant Entity or any Radar Significant Entity having an outstanding principal amount of $75.0 million (or the equivalent thereof at the time of determination) or more in the aggregate for all such Debt of all such Persons (i) an event of default that results in such Debt being due and payable prior to its scheduled maturity or (ii) failure to make a principal payment when due and such defaulted payment is not made, waived or extended within the applicable grace period;
(f) one or more final and non-appealable judgments or orders for the payment of money are rendered against the Company, the Guarantor, any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any Raízen Significant Entity or any Radar Significant Entity and are not paid or discharged, and either (a) an enforcement proceeding has been commenced by any creditor upon such judgment or order and is not dismissed within 30 days following commencement of such enforcement proceedings or (b) there is a period of 60 consecutive days following entry of the final and non-appealable judgment or order during which such judgment or order is not discharged, waived or the execution thereof stayed, in either case that causes the aggregate amount for all such final and non-appealable judgments or orders outstanding and not paid or discharged against all such Persons to exceed U.S.$75.0 million or the equivalent thereof at the time of determination (in excess of amounts which the Guarantor’s insurance carriers have agreed to pay under applicable policies or the ExxonMobil Corporation or its Affiliates have agreed to pay under applicable indemnification agreements);
(g) an involuntary case or other proceeding is commenced against the Guarantor, any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any Raízen Significant Entity or any Radar Significant Entity with respect to it or its debts under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect seeking the appointment of a trustee, receiver, administrador judicial, liquidator, custodian or other similar official of it or any substantial part of its Property, and such involuntary case or other proceeding remains undismissed and unstayed for a period of 60 days; or a final order for relief is entered against the Guarantor, any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any Raízen Significant Entity or any Radar Significant Entity under relevant bankruptcy laws as now or hereafter in effect and such order is not being contested by the Guarantor or such Significant Subsidiary, such Raízen Significant Entity or such Radar Significant Entity, as the case may be, in good faith or has not been dismissed, discharged or otherwise stayed, in each case within 60 days of being made;
(h) the Guarantor any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any Raízen Significant Entity or any Radar Significant Entity (i) commences a voluntary case or other proceeding seeking liquidation, reorganization, recuperação judicial ou extrajudicial or other relief with respect to itself or its debts under any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect, or consents to the entry of an order for relief in an involuntary case under any such law, (ii) consents to the appointment of or taking possession by a receiver, administrador judicial, liquidator, assignee, custodian, trustee, sequestrator or similar official of the Guarantor, any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any Raízen Significant Entity or any Radar Significant Entity or for all or substantially all of the Property of the Guarantor, any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any Raízen Significant Entity or any Radar Significant Entity or (iii) effects any general assignment for the benefit of creditors (an event of default specified in clause (g) or (h) a “
bankruptcy default
”);
(i) The Note Guarantee ceases to be in full force and effect, other than in accordance with the terms of this Indenture, or the Guarantor denies or disaffirms its obligations under the Note Guarantee;
(j) any event occurs that under the laws of the Luxembourg or Brazil or any political subdivision thereof or any other country has substantially the same effect as any of the events referred to in any of clause (g) or (h); or
(k) all or substantially all of the undertaking, assets and revenues of the Guarantor, any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any Raízen Significant Entity or any Radar Significant Entity is condemned, seized or otherwise appropriated by any Person acting under the authority of any national, regional or local government or the Guarantor, any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any Raízen Significant Entity or any Radar Significant Entity is prevented by any such Person from exercising normal control over all or substantially all of the undertaking, assets and revenues of the Guarantor, any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any Raízen Significant Entity or any Radar Significant Entity.
Section 6.02
Acceleration
. (n) If an Event of Default, other than a bankruptcy default with respect to the Company or the Guarantor, occurs and is continuing under this Indenture, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding, by written notice to the Company and to the Guarantor (and to the Trustee if the
notice is given by the Holders), may, and the Trustee at the request of such Holders shall, declare the unpaid principal of and accrued interest on the Notes to be immediately due and payable. Upon a declaration of acceleration, such principal and interest will become immediately due and payable. If a bankruptcy default occurs under Section 6.01, the unpaid principal of and accrued interest on the Notes then outstanding will become immediately due and payable without any declaration or other act on the part of the Trustee or any Holder. In this case, the Guarantor will comply with any and all then applicable regulations of the Central Bank of Brazil for remittance of funds outside of Brazil.
(b) The Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes by written notice to the Company, the Guarantor and to the Trustee may waive all past defaults and rescind and annul a declaration of acceleration and its consequences if:
(i) all existing Events of Default, other than the nonpayment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Notes that have become due solely by the declaration of acceleration, have been cured or waived; and
(ii) the rescission would not conflict with any judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction.
Section 6.03
Notices; Other Remedies
(a) If any Event of Default occurs and is continuing and is known to a Responsible Officer of the Trustee, the Trustee will send notice of the Event of Default to each Holder within 90 days after it occurs, unless the Event of Default has been cured;
provided that
, except in the case of a default in the payment of the principal of, or interest on (including any Additional Amounts) any Note, the Trustee may withhold the notice if and so long as the Trustee in good faith determines that withholding the notice is in the best interest of the Holders.
(b) Except as provided in Section 6.03(a), if an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee may pursue, in its own name or as trustee of an express trust, any available remedy by proceeding at law or in equity to collect the payment of principal of, and interest on (including any Additional Amounts) the Notes or to enforce the performance of any provision of the Notes or this Indenture. The Trustee may maintain a proceeding even if it does not possess any of the Notes or does not produce any of them in the proceeding.
Section 6.04
Waiver of Past Defaults
. Except as otherwise provided in
Section 6.02,
6.07 or
9.02, the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes may, by notice to the Trustee, waive an existing Default and its consequences. Upon such waiver, the Default will cease to exist, and any Event of Default arising therefrom will be deemed to have been cured, but no such waiver will extend to any subsequent or other Default or impair any right consequent thereon.
Section 6.05
Control by Majority
. The Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes may direct in writing the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee or exercising any trust or power conferred on the Trustee. However, the Trustee may refuse to follow any direction that conflicts with law or this Indenture, that may involve the Trustee in personal liability, or that the Trustee
determines in good faith may be unduly prejudicial to the rights of Holders not joining in the giving of such direction, and the Trustee may take any other action it deems proper that is not inconsistent with any such direction received from Holders. Prior to taking any action hereunder, the Trustee shall be entitled to indemnification satisfactory to it against any costs, losses, liabilities and expenses caused by taking or not taking such action.
Section 6.06
Limitation on Suits
. A Holder may not institute any proceeding, judicial or otherwise, with respect to this Indenture or the Notes, or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any other remedy under this Indenture or the Notes, unless:
(a) the Holder has previously given to the Trustee written notice of a continuing Event of Default;
(b) Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of outstanding Notes have made written request to the Trustee to institute such proceedings in respect of the Event of Default in its own name as Trustee under this Indenture;
(c) Holders have offered to the Trustee indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee against any costs, liabilities or reasonable and documented expenses (including, without limitation, the reasonable and documented fees and expenses of its legal counsel) to be Incurred in compliance with such request;
(d) the Trustee within 60 days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity has failed to institute any such proceeding; and
(e) during such 60-day period, the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes have not given the Trustee a written direction that is inconsistent with such written request.
Section 6.07
Rights of Holders to Receive Payment
. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the right of a Holder of a Note to receive payment of principal of, or interest on (including Additional Amounts, if any) its Note on or after the Stated Maturity thereof, or to bring suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates, may not be impaired or affected without the consent of that Holder.
Section 6.08
Collection Suit by Trustee
. If an Event of Default in payment of principal, or interest (including any Additional Amounts) specified in clause (a) or (b) of
Section 6.01 occurs and is continuing, the Trustee may recover judgment in its own name and as trustee of an express trust for the whole amount of principal and accrued interest remaining unpaid, together with interest on overdue principal and, to the extent lawful, overdue installments of interest, in each case at the rate specified in the Notes, and such further amount as is sufficient to cover the costs and expenses of collection, including the reasonable and documented compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and its legal counsel and any other amounts due the Trustee hereunder.
Section 6.09
Trustee May File Proofs of Claim
. The Trustee may file proofs of claim and other papers or documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Trustee (including any claim for compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the
Trustee, its agents and its counsel, and any other amounts due to the Trustee hereunder) and the Holders allowed in any judicial proceedings relating to the Company or the Guarantor or their respective creditors or property, and is entitled and empowered to collect, receive and distribute any money, securities or other property payable or deliverable upon conversion or exchange of the Notes or upon any such claims. Any custodian, receiver,
admistrador judicial
, assignee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or other similar official in any such judicial proceeding is hereby authorized by each Holder to make such payments to the Trustee and, if the Trustee consents to the making of such payments directly to the Holders, to pay to the Trustee any amount due to it for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agent and its counsel, and any other amounts due the Trustee hereunder. Nothing in this Indenture will be deemed to empower the Trustee to authorize or consent to, or accept or adopt on behalf of any Holder, any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting the Notes or the rights of any Holder thereof, or to authorize the Trustee to vote in respect of the claim of any Holder in any such proceeding.
Section 6.10
Priorities
. If the Trustee collects any money pursuant to this Article, it shall pay out the money in the following order:
(a)
First
: to the Trustee for all amounts due to it hereunder;
(b)
Second
: to Holders for amounts then due and unpaid for principal of and interest on the Notes, ratably, without preference or priority of any kind, according to the amounts due and payable on the Notes for principal and interest; and
(c)
Third
: to the Company or, to the extent the Trustee collects any amounts from the Guarantor, to the Guarantor or as a court of competent jurisdiction may direct.
The Trustee, upon written notice to the Company, may fix a record date and payment date for any payment to Holders pursuant to this Section 6.10.
Section 6.11
Restoration of Rights and Remedies
. If the Trustee or any Holder has instituted a proceeding to enforce any right or remedy under this Indenture and the proceeding has been discontinued or abandoned for any reason, or has been determined adversely to the Trustee or to the Holder, then, subject to any determination in the proceeding, the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee and the Holders will be restored severally and respectively to their former positions hereunder and thereafter all rights and remedies of the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee and the Holders will continue as though no such proceeding had been instituted.
Section 6.12
Undertaking for Costs
. In any suit for the enforcement of any right or remedy under this Indenture or in any suit against the Trustee for any action taken or omitted by it as Trustee, a court may require any party litigant in such suit (other than the Trustee) to file an undertaking to pay the costs of the suit, and the court may assess reasonable costs, including reasonable attorneys fees, against any party litigant (other than the Trustee) in the suit having due regard to the merits and good faith of the claims or defenses made by the party litigant. This Section 6.12 does not apply to a suit by a Holder to enforce payment of principal of or interest on any Note on the respective due dates pursuant to Section 6.12, or a suit by Holders of more than 10% in principal amount of the outstanding Notes except for any proceeding brought before a
Brazilian court, which case the Holder may be required to post a bond to cover legal fees and court expenses.
Section 6.13
Rights and Remedies Cumulative
. No right or remedy conferred or reserved to the Trustee or to the Holders under this Indenture is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and all such rights and remedies are, to the extent permitted by law, cumulative and in addition to every other right and remedy hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise. The assertion or exercise of any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, will not prevent the concurrent assertion or exercise of any other right or remedy.
Section 6.14
Delay or Omission Not Waiver
. No delay or omission of the Trustee or of any Holder to exercise any right or remedy accruing upon any Event of Default will impair any such right or remedy or constitute a waiver of any such Event of Default or an acquiescence therein. Every right and remedy given by this Article or by law to the Trustee or to the Holders may be exercised from time to time, and as often as may be deemed expedient, by the Trustee or by the Holders, as the case may be.
Section 6.15
Waiver of Stay, Extension or Usury Laws
. The Company and the Guarantor covenants, to the extent that it may lawfully do so, that it will not at any time insist upon, or plead, or in any manner whatsoever claim or take the benefit or advantage of, any stay or extension law or any usury
law
or other law that would prohibit or forgive the Company or the Guarantor from paying all or any portion of the principal of, or interest on the Notes as contemplated herein, wherever enacted, now or at any time hereafter in force, or that may affect the covenants or the performance of this Indenture. Each of the Company and the Guarantor hereby expressly waives, to the extent that it may lawfully do so, all benefit or advantage of any such law and covenants that it will not hinder, delay or impede the execution of any power herein granted to the Trustee, but will suffer and permit the execution of every such power as though no such law had been enacted.
ARTICLE 7
THE TRUSTEE
Section 7.01
General
(a) The duties and responsibilities of the Trustee are as set forth herein. Whether or not expressly so provided, every provision of this Indenture relating to the conduct or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Trustee is subject to this Section.
(b) (i) Except during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Trustee needs perform only those duties that are specifically set forth in this Indenture and no others, and no implied covenants or obligations will be read into this Indenture against the Trustee and (ii) in the absence of bad faith on its part, the Trustee may conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon certificates or opinions furnished to the Trustee and conforming to the requirements of this Indenture; but in the case of any such certificates or opinions which by any provision hereof are specifically required to be furnished to the Trustee, the Trustee shall be under a duty to examine the same to determine
whether or not they conform to the requirements of this Indenture (but need not confirm or investigate the accuracy of mathematical calculations or other facts stated therein). In case an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Trustee shall exercise those rights and powers vested in it by this Indenture, and use the same degree of care and skill in their exercise, as a prudent man would exercise or use under the circumstances in the conduct of his own affairs.
(c) No provision of this Indenture shall be construed to relieve the Trustee from liability for its own gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct.
(d) No provision of this Indenture shall be construed to relieve the Trustee from liability for its own negligent action, its own negligent failure to act, or its own willful misconduct, except that:
(1) this Subsection shall not be construed to limit the effect of Subsection (b) of this Section;
(2) the Trustee shall not be liable for any error of judgment made in good faith by a Responsible Officer, unless it shall be proved that the Trustee was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts;
(3) the Trustee shall not be liable with respect to any action taken or omitted to be taken by it in good faith in accordance with the direction of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of any series, relating to the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred upon the Trustee, under this Indenture with respect to the Securities of such series; and
(4) no provision of this Indenture shall require the Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur any financial liability in the performance of any of its duties hereunder, or in the exercise of any of its rights or powers
Section 7.02
Certain Rights of Trustee
(a) In the absence of bad faith on its part, the Trustee may rely, and will be protected in acting or refraining from acting, upon any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper Person.
(b) Before the Trustee acts or refrains from acting, it may require an Officers’ Certificate or an Opinion of Counsel conforming to Section 11.03 and the Trustee will not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith in reliance on such certificate or opinion.
(c) The Trustee may act through its attorneys and agents and will not be responsible for the misconduct or negligence of any agent appointed with due care.
(d) The Trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Indenture at the request or direction of any of the Holders, unless such Holders have offered to the Trustee security, reasonably satisfactory to it, or indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities that might be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction.
(e) The Trustee will not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith that it believes to be authorized or within its rights or powers conferred on it by this Indenture.
(f) The Trustee may consult with counsel, and the written advice of such counsel or any Opinion of Counsel will be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any action taken, suffered or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and in reliance thereon.
(g) No provision of this Indenture will require the Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur any financial liability in the performance of its duties hereunder, or in the exercise of its rights or powers, unless it receives indemnity satisfactory to it against any loss, liability or expense. In no event shall the Trustee be liable for special, indirect, punitive or consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever (including, but not limited to, lost profits), even if the Trustee has been advised of the likelihood of such loss or damage and regardless of the form of action.
(h) Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, in no event shall the Trustee be liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under this Indenture arising out of or caused by forces beyond its control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, flood, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, fire, riot, strikes or work stoppages for any reason, embargo, government action, including any laws, ordinances, regulations or the like which restrict or prohibit the providing of the services contemplated by this Indenture, inability to obtain material, equipment, or communications or computer facilities, or the failure of equipment or interruption of communications or computer facilities, it being understood that the Trustee shall use reasonable efforts which are consistent with accepted practices in the banking industry to resume performance as soon as practicable under the circumstances.
(i) The Trustee may at any time request that the Company and/or the Guarantor deliver an Officers’ Certificate setting forth the specimen signatures and the names of individuals and/or titles of Officers authorized at such time to take specified actions pursuant to this Indenture, which Officers’ Certificate may be signed by any Person authorized to sign an Officers’ Certificate, including any Person specified as so authorized in any such certificate previously delivered and not superseded.
(j) The Trustee may at any time request that the Company, the Guarantor and/or any Holder provide the Trustee with appropriate W-9 forms for tax I.D., number certifications, or W-8 forms for non-resident alien certifications.
(k) The rights, privileges, protections, immunities and benefits given to the Trustee, including, without limitation, its right to be indemnified, are extended to, and shall be enforceable by, the Trustee in each of its capacities hereunder, and each Agent.
(l) None of the Trustee or any Agent shall have any liability or responsibility with respect to, or obligation or duty to monitor, determine or inquire as to compliance with any restrictions on exchange or transfer imposed under this Indenture or under applicable law with respect to any exchange or transfer of any interest in any Note (including any transfers between or among DTC participants, members or beneficial owners in any Global Note) other than to require delivery of such certificates and other documentation or evidence as are expressly required by, and to do so if and when expressly required by, the terms of this Indenture, and to examine the same to determine substantial compliance as to form with the express requirements hereof, and as long as its actions were not based on gross negligence or willful misconduct.
(m) None of the Trustee or any Agent shall have any liability or responsibility with respect to, or obligation or duty to monitor, determine or inquire (i) as to the Company or the Guarantor’s compliance with any covenant under this Indenture (other than the covenant to make payment on the Notes) or (ii) as to whether or not any Rating Agency has adjusted the rating of the Notes.
Section 7.03
Individual Rights of Trustee
. The Trustee, in its individual or any other capacity, may become the owner or pledgee of Notes and may otherwise deal with the Company or its Affiliates with the same rights it would have if it were not the Trustee. Any Agent may do the same with like rights. However, the Trustee is subject to Trust Indenture Act Sections 310(b) and 311. For purposes of Trust Indenture Act Section 311(b)(4) and (6):
(a) “
cash transaction
” means any transaction in which full payment for goods or securities sold is made within seven days after delivery of the goods or securities in currency or in checks or other orders drawn upon banks or bankers and payable upon demand; and
(b) “
self-liquidating paper
” means any draft, bill of exchange, acceptance or obligation which is made, drawn, negotiated or incurred for the purpose of financing the purchase, processing, manufacturing, shipment, storage or sale of goods, wares or merchandise and which is secured by documents evidencing title to, possession of, or a lien upon, the goods, wares or merchandise or the receivables or proceeds arising from the sale of the goods, wares or merchandise previously constituting the security, provided the security is received by the Trustee simultaneously with the creation of the creditor relationship arising from the making, drawing, negotiating or incurring of the draft, bill of exchange, acceptance or obligation.
Section 7.04
Trustee’s Disclaimer
. The Trustee (a) makes no representation as to the validity or adequacy of this Indenture, any offering materials or the Notes; (b) is not accountable for the Company’s use or application of the proceeds from the Notes; and (c) is not responsible for any statement in the Notes other than its certificate of authentication.
Section 7.05
Notice of Default
. The Trustee is not to be charged with knowledge of any Default or Event of Default
or knowledge of any cure of any Default or Event of Default with respect to the Notes unless either (i) a Responsible Officer of the Trustee or an attorney or agent of the Trustee with direct responsibility for this Indenture, had actual knowledge of such Default or Event of Default or (ii) written notice of such Default or Event of Default has been given to a Responsible Officer of the Trustee by the Company or any Holder. If any Default occurs and is continuing and is known to a Responsible Officer of the Trustee, the Trustee will send notice of the Default to each Holder within 90 days after it occurs, unless the Default has been cured;
provided that
, except in the case of a default in the payment of the principal of or interest on any Note, the Trustee may withhold the notice if and so long as the board of directors, the executive committee or a trust committee of trust officers of the Trustee in good faith determines that withholding the notice is in the interest of the Holders.
Section 7.06
Compensation and Indemnity
. (o) Each of the Company and the Guarantor will, jointly and severally, pay the Trustee and Luxembourg Paying Agent compensation as agreed upon in writing between the Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee and Luxembourg Paying Agent for the Trustee’s and Luxembourg Paying Agent's services. The compensation of the Trustee is not limited by any law on compensation of a Trustee of an express trust. Each of the Company and the Guarantor will, jointly and severally, will reimburse the Trustee and Luxembourg Paying Agent upon request for all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses, disbursements and advances incurred or made by the Trustee and Luxembourg Paying Agent, including the compensation and reasonable and documented expenses of the Trustee’s and Luxembourg Paying Agent's agents and counsel.
(b) Each of the Company and the Guarantor will, jointly and severally, indemnify the Trustee and Luxembourg Paying Agent for, and hold it harmless against, any loss or liability or expense (including, without limitation, the reasonable and documented fees and expenses of its legal counsel) incurred by it without gross negligence, or bad faith or willful misconduct on its part arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of this Indenture by it, the performance of its duties under this Indenture and the Notes and the exercise of its rights hereunder, including the costs and expenses (legal or otherwise) of defending itself against any claim or liability and of complying with any process served upon it or any of its officers in connection with the exercise or performance of any of its powers, rights or duties under this Indenture and the Notes.
(c) To secure the Company’s and Guarantor’s payment obligations in this Section, the Trustee will have a lien prior to the Notes on all money or property held or collected by the Trustee, in its capacity as Trustee, except money or property held in trust to pay principal of, and interest (including Additional Amounts) on particular Notes.
(d) If the Trustee incurs expenses or renders services in connection with an Event of Default as specified herein, the expenses (including, without limitation, the reasonable and documented charges and expenses of its legal counsel per jurisdiction) and the compensation for the services are intended to constitute expenses of administration under any applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency or similar law now or hereafter in effect.
(e) The obligations of the Company to make any payment to the Trustee or an Agent in respect of compensation, reimbursement, and/or indemnification shall be an obligation guaranteed by the Guarantor under the Note Guarantee.
(f) The provisions of this Section 7.06 shall survive the payment of the Notes, the resignation or removal of the Trustee and the termination of this Indenture.
Section 7.07
Replacement of Trustee
. (p) The Trustee may resign at any time by written notice to the Company and the Guarantor.
(b) The Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes may remove the Trustee by written notice to the Trustee.
(c) If the Trustee is no longer eligible under
Section 7.09, any Holder may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the removal of the Trustee and the appointment of a successor Trustee.
(d) The Company shall remove the Trustee if: (i) the Trustee is no longer eligible under
Section 7.09; (ii) the Trustee is adjudged a bankrupt or an insolvent; (iii) a receiver or other public officer takes charge of the Trustee or its property; or (iv) the Trustee becomes incapable of acting. In addition, the Company may remove the Trustee at any time for any reason to the extent the Company has given the Trustee at least 30 days’ written notice and as long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.
A resignation or removal of the Trustee and appointment of a successor Trustee will become effective only upon the successor Trustee’s acceptance of appointment as provided in this Section.
(e) If the Trustee has been removed by the Holders, Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Notes may appoint a successor Trustee with the consent of the Company. Otherwise, if the Trustee resigns or is removed, or if a vacancy exists in the office of Trustee for any reason, the Company will promptly appoint a successor Trustee. If the successor Trustee does not deliver its written acceptance within 60 days after the retiring Trustee resigns or is removed, the retiring Trustee, the Company or the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes may appoint a successor Trustee or may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Trustee.
(f) Upon delivery by the successor Trustee of a written acceptance of its appointment to the retiring Trustee and to the Company, (i) the retiring Trustee will, upon payment of all amounts owed to it under the indenture, transfer all property held by it as Trustee to the successor Trustee, subject to the lien provided for in
Section 7.06, (ii) the resignation or removal of the retiring Trustee will become effective, and (iii) the successor Trustee will have all the rights, powers and duties of the Trustee under this Indenture. Upon request of any successor Trustee, the Company will execute any and all instruments for fully vesting in and confirming to the successor Trustee all such rights, powers and trusts. The Company will give notice of any resignation and any removal of the Trustee and each appointment of a successor Trustee to all Holders, and include in the notice the name of the successor Trustee and the address of its Corporate Trust Office.
(g) Notwithstanding replacement of the Trustee pursuant to this Section, the Company’s obligations under
Section 7.06 will continue for the benefit of the retiring Trustee.
Section 7.08
Successor Trustee by Merger
. If the Trustee consolidates with, merges or converts into, or transfers all or substantially all (including this transaction) of its corporate trust business to, another corporation or national banking association, the resulting, surviving or transferee corporation or national banking association without any further act will be the successor Trustee with the same effect as if the successor Trustee had been named as the Trustee in this Indenture.
Section 7.09
Eligibility
. This Indenture must always have a Trustee that is eligible pursuant to the Trust Indenture Act to act as such and has a combined capital and sur
plus
of at least $25,000,000 as set forth in its most recent published annual report of condition and its Corporate Trust Office in The City of New York, New York.
Section 7.10
Money Held in Trust
. The Trustee will not invest and will not be liable for interest on, any money received by it except as it may agree with the Company. Money held in trust by the Trustee need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law and except for money held in trust under
ARTICLE 8.
Section 7.11
Paying and Transfer Agent
(a) Each Agent accepts its respective obligations set forth herein and in the Notes upon the terms and conditions hereof and thereof, including the following, to all of which the Company agrees and to all of which the rights of the Holders from time to time of the Notes shall be subject:
(i) Each of the Agents shall be entitled to the compensation to be agreed upon with the Company and the Guarantor in writing for all services rendered by it, and the Company and the Guarantor, jointly and severally, agree promptly to pay such compensation and to reimburse each of the Agents for its reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses (including reasonable and documented fees and expenses of its counsel) incurred by it in connection with the services rendered by it hereunder. The Company also agrees to indemnify each of the Agents for, and to hold each of them harmless against, any loss, liability or expense (including, without limitation, the reasonable and documented fees and expenses of its legal counsel) incurred out of or in connection with its acting as Agent of the Company hereunder, except to the extent such loss, liability or expense results from such Agent’s own gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct. The obligations of the Company under this subsection (i) shall survive the payment of the Notes and the resignation or removal of any Agent and/or the termination of this Indenture;
(ii) In acting under this Indenture and in connection with the Notes, the Agents are each acting solely as agent of the Company and do not assume any obligation towards or relationship of agency or trust for or with any of the Holders except that all funds held by a Paying Agent for the payment of the principal of, interest on (and Additional Amounts, if any, with respect to) the Notes, shall be held in trust by it and applied as set forth herein and in the Notes, but need not be segregated from other funds held by it, except as required by law;
(iii) Each Agent may consult with counsel and any advice or written opinion of counsel shall be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any
action taken, suffered or omitted to be taken by it hereunder in good faith and in accordance with such advice or opinion;
(iv) Each Agent shall be protected and shall incur no liability for or in respect of any action taken or omitted to be taken or thing suffered by it in reliance upon any Note, notice, direction, consent, certificate, affidavit, statement or other paper or document believed by it in good faith to be genuine and to have been presented or signed by the proper party or parties;
(v) Each Agent may, in its individual capacity or any capacity, become the owner of, or acquire any interest in, any Notes or other obligations of the Company and/or the Guarantor with the same rights that it would have if it were not an Agent, and may engage or be interested in any financial or other transaction with the Company and may act on, or as depositary, trustee or agent for, any committee or body of holders of Notes or other obligations of the Company as freely as if it were not an Agent;
(vi) No Agent shall be under any liability for interest on any moneys or to invest any moneys, received by it pursuant to any of the provisions of this Indenture or the Notes or the Note Guarantee;
(vii) The recitals contained herein and in the Notes shall be taken as the statements of the Company, and each Agent assumes no responsibility for the correctness of the same. No Agent makes any representation as to the validity or sufficiency of this Indenture, the Notes, the Note Guarantee or any offering materials. No Agent shall be accountable for the use or application by the Company of any of the Notes or the proceeds thereof;
(viii) Each Agent shall be obligated to perform such duties and only such duties as are herein and in the Notes specifically set forth, and no implied duties or obligations shall be read into this Indenture or the Notes or the Note Guarantee against such Agent. No Agent shall be under any obligation to take any action hereunder which may tend to involve it in any expense or liability, the payment of which within a reasonable time is not, in its reasonable opinion, assured to it; and
(ix) Unless otherwise specifically provided herein or in the Notes, any order, certificate, notice, request, direction or other communication from the Company or the Guarantor made or given under any provision of this Indenture or the Note Guarantee shall be sufficient if signed by an authorized Officer or any duly authorized attorney-in-fact.
Anything in this Section to the contrary notwithstanding, the agreements to hold sums in trust as provided in this Section are subject to the provisions of Section 8.05.
(b) Any Agent may at any time resign by giving written notice of its resignation mailed to the Company specifying the date on which its resignation shall become effective;
provided that
such date shall be at least 60 days after the date on which such notice is given unless the Company agrees to accept less notice. Upon receiving such notice of resignation, the Company shall promptly appoint a successor Agent, qualified as aforesaid, by written instrument in duplicate signed on behalf of the Company, one copy of which shall be delivered to the resigning Agent and one copy to the successor Agent. Such resignation shall
become effective upon the earlier of (i) the effective date of such resignation or (ii) the acceptance of appointment by the successor Agent as provided in Section 7.11(c). The Company may, at any time and for any reason, and shall, upon any event set forth in the next succeeding sentence, remove an Agent and appoint a successor Agent, qualified as aforesaid, by written instrument in duplicate signed on behalf of the Company, one copy of which shall be delivered to the Agent being removed and one copy to the successor Agent. An Agent shall be removed as aforesaid if it shall become incapable of acting, or shall be adjudged a bankrupt or insolvent, or a receiver of such Agent or of its property shall be appointed, or any public officer shall take charge or control of it or of its property or affairs for the purpose of rehabilitation, conservation or liquidation. Any removal of an Agent and any appointment of a successor Agent shall become effective upon acceptance of appointment by the successor Agent as provided in Section 7.11(c). Upon its resignation or removal, the Agent shall be entitled to the payment by the Company of its compensation for the services rendered hereunder and to the reimbursement of all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the services rendered by it hereunder (including, without limitation, the reasonable and documented fees and expenses of its legal counsel).
(c) Any successor Agent appointed as provided in Section 7.11(b) shall execute and deliver to its predecessor and to the Company an instrument accepting such appointment hereunder, and thereupon such successor Agent, without any further act, deed or conveyance, shall become vested with all the rights, powers, duties and obligations of its predecessor hereunder, with like effect as if originally named as Paying Agent or Transfer Agent hereunder, and such predecessor, upon payment of its compensation and reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses (including, without limitation, the reasonable and documented fees and expenses of its legal counsel) then unpaid, shall pay over to such successor agent all moneys or other property at the time held by it hereunder, if any.
(d) Any corporation or bank into which any Agent may be merged or converted, or with which any Agent may be consolidated, or any corporation or bank resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which an Agent shall be a party, or any corporation or bank succeeding to all or substantially all of the agency business of the Agent (including this transaction) shall be the successor to such Agent hereunder (
provided that
such corporation or bank shall be qualified as aforesaid) without the execution or filing of any paper or any further act on the part of any of the parties hereto.
(e) Each of the Company and the Guarantor, jointly and severally, undertakes to indemnify any Paying Agent against all losses, liabilities, including any and all tax liabilities, which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall include Brazilian taxes and associated penalties, costs, claims, actions, damages, expenses or demands which any of them may incur or which may be made against any of them as a result of or in connection with the appointment of or the exercise of the powers and duties by the Paying Agent under this Indenture except as may result from its own gross negligence or bad faith. The Paying Agent shall take all reasonable measures to minimize any such tax liabilities, as instructed in writing by the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee or a Holder.
(f) Each of the Company and the Guarantor acknowledges that the Principal Paying Agent makes no representations as to the interpretation or characterization of the
transactions herein undertaken for tax or any other purpose, in any jurisdiction. Each of the Company and the Guarantor represents that it has fully satisfied itself as to any tax impact of this Indenture before agreeing to the terms herein, and is responsible for any and all federal, state, local, income, franchise, withholding, value added, sales, use, transfer, stamp or other taxes imposed by any jurisdiction in respect of this Indenture.
(g) Each of the Company and the Guarantor agrees to pay any and all stamp and other documentary taxes or duties which may be payable in connection with the execution, delivery, performance and enforcement of this Indenture by any Paying Agent.
(h) Each payment in full of principal, redemption amount, Additional Amounts and/or interest payable in respect of any Note made by or on behalf of the Company and/or the Guarantor, as applicable, to or to the order of the Principal Paying Agent in the manner specified herein on the date due shall be valid and effective to satisfy and discharge the obligation of the Company and/or the Company, as applicable, to make payment of principal, redemption amount, Additional Amounts and/or interest payable under the Notes on such date,
provided
,
however
,
that
the liability of the Principal Paying Agent hereunder shall not exceed any amounts paid to it by the Company and/or the Guarantor, as applicable, or held by it, on behalf of the Holders under this Indenture; and
provided further that
, in the event that there is a default by the Principal Paying Agent in any payment of principal, redemption amount, Additional Amounts and/or interest in respect of any Note, the Company and/or the Guarantor, as applicable, shall pay on demand such further amounts as will result in receipt by the Holder of such amounts as would have been received by it had no such default occurred.
ARTICLE 8
DEFEASANCE AND DISCHARGE
Section 8.01
Discharge of Company’s and Guarantor’ Obligations
. (q) Subject to paragraph (b), the Company’s obligations under the Notes and this Indenture, and the Guarantor’s obligations under the Note Guarantee, will terminate if:
(i) all Notes previously authenticated and delivered (other than (1) destroyed, lost or stolen Notes that have been replaced or (2) Notes that are paid pursuant to
Section 4.01 or (3) Notes for whose payment money or U.S. Government Obligations have been held in trust and then repaid to the Company pursuant to
Section 8.05) have been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation and the Company has paid all sums payable by it hereunder; or
(ii) (A) the Company irrevocably deposits in trust with the Trustee, as trust funds solely for the benefit of the Holders, money or U.S. Government Obligations in U.S. Dollars or a combination thereof sufficient, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written certificate delivered to the Trustee, without consideration of any reinvestment, to pay principal of and interest on the Notes to maturity or redemption, as the case may be, and to pay all other sums payable by it hereunder;
(B) no Default has occurred and is continuing on the date of the deposit;
(C) the deposit will not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, this Indenture or any other agreement or instrument to which the Guarantor or the Company is a party or by which it is bound; and
(D) each of the Guarantor and the Company delivers to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, in each case stating that all conditions precedent provided for herein relating to the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture have been complied with.
(b) After satisfying the conditions in clause (a)(i), only the Company’s and the Guarantor’s obligations under Section 7.06 and 7.11(a)(i) will survive. After satisfying the conditions in clause (a)(ii), only the Company’s obligations in
Article 2 and
Section 3.01,
4.01,
4.02, 7.06, 7.07, 7.11(a)(i)
8.05 and
8.06 will survive. In either case, the Trustee upon request will acknowledge in writing the discharge of the Company’s and the Guarantor’s obligations under the Notes and this Indenture other than the surviving obligations.
Section 8.02
Legal Defeasance
. After the 123
rd
day following the deposit referred to in clause (i) below, each of the Company and the Guarantor will be deemed to have paid and will be discharged from its obligations in respect of the Notes and the Note Guarantee and this Indenture, other than its obligations in
Article 2 and
Section 3.01,
4.01,
4.02,
7.06,
7.07, 7.11(a)(i),
8.05 and
8.06, provided the following conditions have been satisfied:
(a) The Company or the Guarantor has irrevocably deposited in trust with the Trustee, as trust funds solely for the benefit of the Holders, money or U.S. Government Obligations or a combination thereof sufficient, in the opinion of an internationally recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written certificate thereof delivered to the Trustee, without consideration of any reinvestment, to pay principal of and interest on the Notes to maturity or redemption, as the case may be,
provided that
any redemption before maturity has been irrevocably provided for under arrangements satisfactory to the Trustee.
(b) No Default has occurred and is continuing on the date of the deposit or occurs at any time during the 123-day period following the deposit.
(c) The deposit will not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, this Indenture or any other agreement or instrument to which the Company or the Guarantor is a party or by which it is bound.
(d) The Company or the Guarantor has delivered to the Trustee:
(i) either (x) a ruling received from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that the Holders will not recognize income, gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of the defeasance and will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the same amount and in the same manner and at the same times as would otherwise have been the case or (y) an Opinion of Counsel, based on a change in law after the date of this Indenture, to the same effect as the ruling described in clause (x);
(ii) an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that (i) the creation of the defeasance trust does not violate the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (ii) the
Holders have a valid first priority Note interest in the trust funds (subject to customary exceptions), and (iii) after the passage of 123 days following the deposit, the trust funds will not be subject to the effect of Section 547 of the United States Bankruptcy Code or Section 15 of the New York Debtor and Creditor Law; and
(iii) an Opinion of Counsel from Brazil and any other jurisdiction in which the Company or the Guarantor is conducting business in a manner which causes the Holders of the Notes to be liable for taxes on payments under the Notes for which they would not have been so liable but for such conduct of business in such other jurisdiction, to the effect that the Holders will not recognize income, gain or loss in the relevant jurisdiction as a result of such deposit and the defeasance and will be subject to taxes in the relevant jurisdiction (including withholding taxes) (as applicable) on the same amount and in the same manner and at the same times as would otherwise have been the case if such deposit and defeasance had not occurred.
(e) If the Notes are listed on a U.S. national securities exchange, the Company or the guarantor has delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the deposit and defeasance will not cause the Notes to be delisted.
(f) The Company or the Guarantor has delivered to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, in each case stating that all conditions precedent provided for herein relating to the defeasance have been complied with.
Prior to the end of the 123-day period, none of the Company’s or the Guarantor’s obligations under this Indenture will be discharged. Thereafter, the Trustee upon written request will acknowledge in writing the discharge of the Company’s and the Guarantor’s obligations under the Notes and this Indenture except for the surviving obligations specified above.
Section 8.03
Covenant Defeasance
. After the 123
rd
day following the deposit referred to in Section 8.01(a)(ii), the Company and the Guarantor’s obligations set forth in
Section 4.06 through
4.18, inclusive and clauses (C) and (D) of
Section 5.01(a)(iii) and Section 5.01(a)(iv), and the Guarantor’s obligations under the Note Guarantee, will terminate, and clauses (c), (d), (e), (f) and (i) of
Section 6.01 will no longer constitute Events of Default,
provided that
the following conditions have been satisfied:
(a) Each of the Company and the Guarantor has complied with clauses (a), (b), (c), (d)(ii), (e) and (f) of Section 8.02; and
(b) the Company or the Guarantor has delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the Holders will not recognize income, gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of the defeasance and will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the same amount and in the same manner and at the same times as would otherwise have been the case.
Except as specifically stated above, none of the Company’s or the Guarantor’s obligations under this Indenture will be discharged.
Section 8.04
Application of Trust Money
. Subject to
Section 8.05, the Trustee will hold in trust the money or U.S. Government Obligations deposited with it pursuant to
Section
8.01,
8.02 or
8.03, and apply the deposited money and the proceeds from deposited U.S. Government Obligations to the payment of principal of and interest on the Notes in accordance with the Notes and this Indenture. Such money and U.S. Government Obligations need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law.
Section 8.05
Repayment to Company
. Subject to
Section 7.06,
8.01,
8.02 and
8.03, the Trustee and the Paying Agents will promptly pay to the Company upon written request any excess money held by the Trustee and the Paying Agents at any time and thereupon be relieved from all liability with respect to such money. The Trustee or such Paying Agent will pay to the Company upon written request any money held for payment with respect to the Notes that remains unclaimed for two years;
provided that
before making such payment the Trustee or such Paying Agent shall at the expense of the Company publish once in a newspaper of general circulation in New York City, or send to each Holder entitled to such money, notice that the money remains unclaimed and that after a date specified in the notice (at least 30 days after the date of the publication or notice) any remaining unclaimed balance of money will be repaid to the Company. After payment to the Company, Holders entitled to such money must look solely to the Company for payment, unless applicable law designates another Person, and all liability of the Trustee and the Paying Agents with respect to such money will cease.
Section 8.06
Reinstatement
. If and for so long as the Trustee is unable to apply any money or U.S. Government Obligations held in trust pursuant to
Section 8.01,
8.02 or
8.03 by reason of any legal proceeding or by reason of any order or judgment of any court or governmental authority enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting such application, the Company’s and Guarantor’s obligations under this Indenture and the Notes will be reinstated as though no such deposit in trust had been made. If the Company or the Guarantor make any payment of principal of or interest on any Notes because of the reinstatement of its obligations, they will be subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such Notes to receive such payment from the money or U.S. Government Obligations held in trust.
ARTICLE 9
AMENDMENTS, SUPPLEMENTS AND WAIVERS
Section 9.01
Amendments Without Consent of Holders
. (r) The Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee may amend or supplement this Indenture or the Notes without notice to or the consent of any Holder or other party hereto:
(i) to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency in this Indenture or the Notes;
(ii) to comply with Article 5;
(iii) to evidence and provide for the acceptance of an appointment hereunder by a successor Trustee;
(iv) to provide for uncertificated Notes in addition to or in place of Certificated Notes;
(v) to provide for any guarantee of the Notes, to secure the Notes or to confirm and evidence the release, termination or discharge of any guarantee or Lien securing the Notes when such release, termination or discharge is permitted by this Indenture;
(vi) to provide for or confirm the issuance of Additional Notes; or
(vii) to make any other change that does not materially, adversely affect the rights of any Holder or to conform this Indenture to the description of the Notes in the Offering Memorandum.
The Guarantor must consent to any amendment or supplement hereunder.
Section 9.02
Amendments With Consent of Holders
. (s) Except as otherwise provided in
Section 6.02, 6.06 and
6.07 or Section 9.02(b), the Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee may amend this Indenture and the Notes with the written consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes, and the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes by written notice to the Trustee may waive future compliance by the Company or the Guarantor with any provision of this Indenture or the Notes.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.02(a), without the consent of each Holder affected, an amendment or waiver may not:
(i) reduce the principal amount of or change the Stated Maturity of any installment of principal of any Note;
(ii) reduce the rate of or change the Stated Maturity of any interest payment on any Note;
(iii) reduce the amount payable upon the redemption of any Note in respect of an optional redemption, the times at which any Note may be redeemed or, once notice of redemption has been given, the time at which the Note must thereupon be redeemed;
(iv) after the time an Offer to Purchase is required to have been made, reduce the purchase amount or purchase price, or extend the latest expiration date or purchase date thereunder;
(v) make any Note payable in currency other than that stated in the Note;
(vi) impair the right of any Holder to receive any principal payment or interest payment on such Holder’s Notes, on or after the Stated Maturity thereof, or to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment;
(vii) make any change in the percentage of the principal amount of the Notes required for amendments or waivers;
(viii) modify or change any provision of this Indenture affecting the ranking of the Notes or the Note Guarantee in a manner adverse to the Holders; or
(ix) make any change in the Note Guarantee that would materially and adversely affect the Holders.
(c) It is not necessary for Holders to approve the particular form of any proposed amendment, supplement or waiver, but is sufficient if their consent approves the substance thereof.
(d) The Trustee will notify in writing the Luxembourg Stock Exchange of any amendment regardless of whether the Holders’ approval is required.
(e) An amendment, supplement or waiver under this Section will become effective on receipt by the Trustee of written consents from the Holders of the requisite percentage in principal amount of the outstanding Notes. After an amendment, supplement or waiver under this Section becomes effective, the Company will send to the Holders affected thereby a notice briefly describing the amendment, supplement or their written waiver. The Company will send supplemental indentures to Holders upon request. Any failure of the Company to send such notice, or any defect therein, will not, however, in any way impair or affect the validity of any such supplemental indenture or waiver.
(f) The Guarantor must consent to any amendment, supplement or waiver hereunder.
Section 9.03
Effect of Consent
. (t) After an amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective, it will bind every Holder unless it is of the type requiring the consent of each Holder affected. If the amendment, supplement or waiver is of the type requiring the consent of each Holder affected, the amendment, supplement or waiver will bind each Holder that has consented to it and every subsequent Holder of a Note that evidences the same debt as the Note of the consenting Holder.
(b) If an amendment, supplement or waiver changes the terms of a Note, the Trustee may request the Holder to deliver it to the Trustee so that the Trustee may place an appropriate notation of the changed terms on the Note and return it to the Holder, or exchange it for a new Note that reflects the changed terms. The Trustee may also place an appropriate notation on any Note thereafter authenticated. However, the effectiveness of the amendment, supplement or waiver is not affected by any failure to annotate or exchange Notes in this fashion.
Section 9.04
Trustee’s Rights and Obligations
. The Trustee shall receive, and will be fully protected in relying upon, an Opinion of Counsel stating that the execution of any amendment, supplement or waiver is authorized or permitted by this Indenture. If the Trustee has received such an Opinion of Counsel, it shall sign the amendment, supplement or waiver so long as the same does not adversely affect the rights of the Trustee. The Trustee may, but is not obligated to, execute any amendment, supplement or waiver that affects the Trustee’s own rights, duties or immunities under this Indenture.
(a)
Payments For Consents
. Neither the Guarantor nor any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or Affiliates may, directly or indirectly, pay or cause to be paid any consideration, whether by way of interest, fee or otherwise, to any Holder for or as an inducement to any consent, waiver or amendment of any of the terms or provisions of this Indenture or the Notes
unless such consideration is offered to be paid or agreed to be paid to all Holders that consent, waive or agree to amend such term or provision within the time period set forth in the solicitation documents relating to the consent, waiver or amendment.
ARTICLE 10
GUARANTEE
Section 10.01
The Note Guarantee
. Subject to the provisions of this Article, the Guarantor hereby fully, irrevocably and unconditionally guarantees the full and punctual payment (whether at Stated Maturity, upon redemption or repurchase, purchase pursuant to an Offer to Purchase or by declaration of acceleration, or otherwise) of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on (including any Additional Amounts) and all other amounts payable under, each Note, and the full and punctual payment of all other amounts payable by the Company under this Indenture.
Upon failure by the Company to pay punctually any such amount, the Guarantor shall forthwith on demand pay the amount not so paid at the place and in the manner specified in this Indenture. Any obligation of the Company to make a payment may be satisfied by causing the Guarantor to make such payment. The Guarantor will comply with all then-applicable Brazilian Central Bank regulations to legally effect any payments under the Note Guarantee.
Section 10.02
Guarantee Unconditional
. The obligations of the Guarantor hereunder are unconditional and absolute and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, will not be released, discharged or otherwise affected by:
(a) any extension, renewal, settlement, compromise, waiver or release in respect of any obligation of the Company under this Indenture or any Note, by operation of law or otherwise;
(b) any modification or amendment of or supplement to this Indenture or any Note;
(c) any change in the corporate existence, structure or ownership of the Company, or any insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization or other similar proceeding affecting the Company or its assets or any resulting release or discharge of any obligation of the Company contained in this Indenture or any Note;
(d) the existence of any claim, set-off or other rights which the Guarantor may have at any time against the Company, the Trustee or any other Person, whether in connection with this Indenture or any unrelated transactions;
provided that
nothing herein prevents the assertion of any such claim by separate suit or compulsory counterclaim;
(e) any invalidity or unenforceability relating to or against the Company for any reason of this Indenture or any Note, or any provision of applicable law or regulation purporting to prohibit the payment by the Company of the principal of or interest on any Note or any other amount payable by the Company under this Indenture; or
(f) any other act or omission to act or delay of any kind by the Company, the Trustee or any other Person or any other circumstance whatsoever which might, but for the
provisions of this paragraph, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of or defense to the Guarantor’s obligations hereunder.
Section 10.03
Discharge; Reinstatement
. The Guarantor’s obligations hereunder will remain in full force and effect until the principal of, premium, if any, and interest (including Additional Amounts, if any) on the Notes and all other amounts payable by the Company under this Indenture have been paid in full. If at any time any payment of the principal of, premium, if any, or interest (including Additional Amounts, if any) on any Note or any other amount payable by the Company under this Indenture is rescinded or must be otherwise restored or returned upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of the Company or otherwise, the Guarantor’s obligations hereunder with respect to such payment will be reinstated as though such payment had been due but not made at such time.
Section 10.04
Waiver by the Guarantor
. The Guarantor irrevocably waives acceptance hereof, presentment, demand, protest and any notice not provided for herein, as well as any requirement that at any time any action be taken by any Person against the Company or any other Person. The Guarantor unconditionally and irrevocably waives any and all rights provided under Articles 333, sole paragraph, 364, 366, 821, 829, 834, 835 and 837 through 839 of the Brazilian Civil Code and Article 595 of the Brazilian Civil Procedure Code.
Section 10.05
Subrogation
. Upon making any payment with respect to any obligation of the Company under this Article, the Guarantor will be subrogated to the rights of the payee against the Company with respect to such obligation.
Section 10.06
Stay of Acceleration
. If acceleration of the time for payment of any amount payable by the Company under this Indenture or the Notes is stayed upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of the Company, all such amounts otherwise subject to acceleration under the terms of this Indenture are nonetheless payable by the Guarantor hereunder forthwith on demand by the Trustee or the Holders.
Section 10.07
Limitation on Amount of Guarantee
. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Article, the Guarantor, and by its acceptance of Notes, each Holder, hereby confirms that it is the intention of all such parties that the Note Guarantee of the Guarantor not constitute a fraudulent conveyance under applicable fraudulent conveyance provisions of the laws of Brazil, the United States Bankruptcy Code or any comparable provision of state law. To effectuate that intention, the Trustee, the Holders and the Guarantor hereby irrevocably agree that the obligations of the Guarantor under the Note Guarantee are limited to the maximum amount that would not render the Guarantor’s obligations subject to avoidance under applicable fraudulent conveyance provisions of the laws of Brazil, the United States Bankruptcy Code or any comparable provision of state law.
Section 10.08
Execution and Delivery of Guarantee
. The execution by the Guarantor of this Indenture (or a supplemental indenture in the form of Exhibit B) evidences the Note Guarantee of the Guarantor, whether or not the person signing as an officer of the Guarantor still holds that office at the time of authentication of any Note. The delivery of any Note by the Trustee after authentication constitutes due delivery of the Note Guarantee set forth in this Indenture on behalf of the Guarantor.
Section 10.09
Release of Guarantee
. The Note Guarantee of the Guarantor will terminate upon:
(a) a sale or other disposition (including by way of consolidation or merger) of the Guarantor or the sale or disposition of all or substantially all the assets of the Guarantor (other than to the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary) otherwise permitted by this Indenture; or
(b) defeasance or discharge of the Notes, as provided in
Article 8.
Upon delivery by the Company to the Trustee of an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel that all conditions precedent to the release of the Guarantor have been complied with, the Trustee will execute any documents reasonably requested by the Company in writing in order to evidence the release of the Guarantor from its obligations under the Note Guarantee.
ARTICLE 11
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 11.01
Holder Communications; Holder Actions
(a) The rights of Holders to communicate with other Holders with respect to this Indenture or the Notes are as provided by the Trust Indenture Act, and the Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee shall comply with the requirements of Trust Indenture Act Sections 312(a) and 312(b). Neither the Company, the Guarantor nor the Trustee will be held accountable by reason of any disclosure of information as to names and addresses of Holders made pursuant to the Trust Indenture Act.
(b) (i) Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent to amendment, supplement or waiver or other action provided by this Indenture to be given or taken by a Holder (an “
act
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(ii) The Trustee may make reasonable rules for action by or at a meeting of Holders, which will be binding on all the Holders.
(c) Any act by the Holder of any Note binds that Holder and every subsequent Holder of a Note that evidences the same debt as the Note of the acting Holder, even if no notation thereof appears on the Note. Subject to paragraph (c), a Holder may revoke an act as to its Notes, but only if the Trustee receives the notice of revocation before the date the amendment or waiver or other consequence of the act becomes effective.
(d) The Company may, but is not obligated to, fix a record date for the purpose of determining the Holders entitled to act with respect to any amendment or waiver or in any other regard, except that during the continuance of an Event of Default, only the Trustee may set a record date as to notices of default, any declaration or acceleration or any other remedies or other consequences of the Event of Default. If a record date is fixed, those Persons that were Holders at such record date and only those Persons will be entitled to act, or to revoke any previous act, whether or not those Persons continue to be Holders after the record date.
Section 11.02
Notices
. (u) Any notice or communication to the Company will be deemed given if in writing;
(b) when delivered in person or;
(c) when delivered by an internationally recognized overnight courier service, or
(d) when sent by facsimile transmission, with transmission confirmed. Notices or communications to the Guarantor will be deemed given if given to the Company. Any notice to the Trustee will be effective only upon receipt by a Responsible Officer. In each case the notice or communication should be addressed as follows:
if to the Company or the Guarantor
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c/o Cosan S.A. Indústria e Comércio
Av. Pres. Juscelino Kubitschek, 1726 – 6º andar
04543-000 – São Paulo, SP
Brasil
Attention: Marcelo Martins
Facsimile: (55 11) 3897-9799
With a copy to:
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
450 Lexington Avenue
New York, New York 10017
USA
Attention: Manuel Garciadiaz, Esq.
Facsimile: (212) 450-4800
and
Cosan Luxembourg S.A.
13-15 Avenue de la Liberté
L-1931 Luxembourg
Grand Duchy al Luxembourg
Attention: the Managers
if to the Trustee
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Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas
60 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
and Principal Paying Agent
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Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas
60 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
Luxembourg Paying Agent
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Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A.
2, Boulevard Konrad Adenauer
1115 Luxembourg
The Company or the Trustee by notice to the other may designate additional or different addresses for subsequent notices or communications.
(e) Except as otherwise expressly provided with respect to published notices, any notice or communication to a Holder will be deemed given when mailed to the Holder at its address as it appears on the Register by first class mail or, as to any Global Note registered in the name of DTC or its nominee, as agreed by the Company, the Trustee and DTC;
provided
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that
, at any time when the Notes are listed on the Official List of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and its rules so require, the Company will publish any such notice of communication sent to the Holders in a newspaper having a general circulation in Luxembourg. Copies of any notice or communication to a Holder, if given by the Company, will be mailed to the Trustee at the same time. Defect in mailing a notice or communication to any particular Holder will not affect its sufficiency with respect to other Holders.
(f) Where this Indenture provides for notice, the notice may be waived in writing by the Person entitled to receive such notice, either before or after the event, and the waiver will be the equivalent of the notice. Waivers of notice by Holders must be filed with the Trustee, but such filing is not a condition precedent to the validity of any action taken in reliance upon such waivers.
(g) In respect of this Indenture, none of the Trustee nor any Agent shall have any duty or obligation to verify or confirm that the Person sending instructions, directions, reports, notices or other communications or information by electronic transmission is, in fact, a Person authorized to give such instructions, directions, reports, notices or other communications or information on behalf of the party purporting to send such electronic transmission; and none of the Trustee nor any Agent shall have any liability for any losses, liabilities, costs or expenses incurred or sustained by any party as a result of such reliance upon or compliance with such instructions, directions, reports, notices or other communications or information, unless such reliance or compliance was made with gross negligence or willful misconduct by the Trustee or the Agent, respectively. Each other party agrees to assume all risks arising out of the use of electronic methods to submit instructions, directions, reports, notices or other communications or information to the Trustee and/or any Agent, including without limitation the risk of the Trustee and/or any Agent acting on unauthorized instructions, notices, reports or other communications or information, to the extent such action was not based on gross negligence or willful misconduct, and the risk of interception and misuse by third parties.
Section 11.03
Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent
. Upon any request or application by the Company to the Trustee to take any action under this Indenture, the Company will furnish to the Trustee:
(a) an Officers’ Certificate stating that, in the opinion of the signers, all conditions precedent, if any, provided for in this Indenture relating to the proposed action have been complied with; and
(b) an Opinion of Counsel stating that all such conditions precedent have been complied with.
Section 11.04
Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion
. Each certificate or opinion with respect to compliance with a condition or covenant provided for in this Indenture must include:
(a) a statement that each person signing the certificate or opinion has read the covenant or condition and the related definitions;
(b) a brief statement as to the nature and scope of the examination or investigation upon which the statement or opinion contained in the certificate or opinion is based;
(c) a statement that, in the opinion of each such person, that person has made such examination or investigation as is necessary to enable the person to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been complied with; and
(d) a statement as to whether or not, in the opinion of each such person, such condition or covenant has been complied with,
provided that
an Opinion of Counsel may rely on an Officers’ Certificate or certificates of public officials with respect to matters of fact.
Section 11.05
Payment Date Other Than a Business Day
. If any payment with respect to a payment of any principal of, premium, if any, or interest on any Note (including any payment to be made on any date fixed for redemption or purchase of any Note) is due on a day which is not a Business Day, then the payment need not be made on such date, but may be made on the next Business Day with the same force and effect as if made on such date, and no interest will accrue for the intervening period.
Section 11.06
Governing Law
. This Indenture, including any Note Guarantee, and the Notes shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York. The provisions of articles 86 to 94-8 of the Luxembourg law of August 10, 1915, as amended, on commercial companies are excluded.
Section 11.07
Submission to Jurisdiction; Agent for Service; Waiver of Immunities
(a) Each of the Company and the Guarantor agrees that any suit, action or proceeding against any of them brought by any Holder or the Trustee arising out of or based upon this Indenture, the Notes or the Guarantee may be instituted in any state or Federal court in the Borough of Manhattan in The City of New York, New York, and each waives any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such proceeding, and
irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any suit, action or proceeding.
(b) By the execution and delivery of this Indenture or any amendment or supplement hereto, each of the Company and the Guarantor (i) acknowledges that it hereby designates and appoints National Corporate Research, Ltd. (“
NCR
”) located at 10 East 40
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Street, 10
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Floor, New York, New York 10016, as its authorized agent upon which process may be served in any suit, action or proceeding with respect to, arising out of, or relating to, the Notes, this Indenture or the Guarantee, that may be instituted in any Federal or state court in the State of New York, The City of New York, the Borough of Manhattan, or brought under Federal or state securities laws or brought by the Trustee (whether in its individual capacity or in its capacity as Trustee hereunder), and acknowledges that NCR has accepted such designation, (ii) submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of any such court in any such suit, action or proceeding, and (iii) agrees that service of process upon NCR shall be deemed in every respect effective service of process upon the Company or the Guarantor, as the case may be, in any such suit, action or proceeding. The Company and the Guarantor further agree to take any and all action, including the execution and filing of any and all such documents and instruments as may be necessary to continue such designation and appointment of NCR in full force and effect so long as this Indenture shall be in full force and effect;
provided that
the Company and the Guarantor may and shall (to the extent NCR ceases to be able to be served on the basis contemplated herein), by written notice to the Trustee, designate such additional or alternative agents for service of process under this Section 11.07 that (i) maintains an office located in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York in the State of New York, (ii) are either (x) counsel for the Company and the Guarantor or (y) a corporate service company which acts as agent for service of process for other Persons in the ordinary course of its business and (iii) agrees to act as agent for service of process in accordance with this Section 11.07. Such notice shall identify the name of such agent for process and the address of such agent for process in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York, State of New York. Upon the written request of any Holder, the Trustee shall deliver such information to such Holder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, there shall, at all times, be at least one agent for service of process for the Company and the Guarantor appointed and acting in accordance with this Section 11.07.
(c) To the extent that the Company or the Guarantor has or hereafter may acquire any immunity from jurisdiction of any court or from any legal process (whether through service of notice, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution, execution or otherwise) with respect to itself or its property, the Company and the Guarantor hereby irrevocably waive such immunity in respect of their obligations under this Indenture, the Notes and the Guarantee, to the extent permitted by law.
Section 11.08
Judgment Currency
(a) U.S. Dollars are the sole currency of account and payment for all sums due and payable by the Company and the Guarantor under this Indenture, the Notes and the Guarantee. If, for the purpose of obtaining judgment in any court, it is necessary to convert a sum due hereunder in U.S. Dollars into another currency, the Company and the Guarantor will agree, to the fullest extent that they may legally and effectively do so, that the rate of exchange used shall be that at which in accordance with normal banking procedures the Trustee determines
a Person could purchase U.S. Dollars with such other currency in New York, New York, on the Business Day immediately preceding the day on which final judgment is given.
(b) The obligation of each of the Company and the Guarantor in respect of any sum due to any Holder or the Trustee in U.S. Dollars shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, notwithstanding any judgment in a currency other than U.S. Dollars, be discharged only to the extent that on the Business Day following receipt of any sum adjudged to be so due in the judgment currency such Holder or Trustee may in accordance with normal banking procedures purchase U.S. Dollars in the amount originally due to such Person with the judgment currency. If the amount of U.S. Dollars so purchased is less than the sum originally due to such Person, each of the Company and the Guarantor agrees, jointly and severally, as a separate obligation and notwithstanding any such judgment, to indemnify such Person against the resulting loss; and if the amount of U.S. Dollars so purchased is greater than the sum originally due to such Person, such Person will, by accepting a Note, be deemed to have agreed to repay such excess.
Section 11.09
No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements
. This Indenture may not be used to interpret another indenture or loan or debt agreement of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, and no such indenture or loan or debt agreement may be used to interpret this Indenture.
Section 11.10
Successors
. All agreements of the Company or the Guarantor in this Indenture and the Notes will bind its successors. All agreements of the Trustee in this Indenture will bind its successor.
Section 11.11
Duplicate Originals
. The parties may sign any number of copies of this Indenture. Each signed copy shall be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement.
Section 11.12
Separability
. In case any provision in this Indenture or in the Notes is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
Section 11.13
Table of Contents and Headings
. The Table of Contents, Cross-Reference Table and headings of the Articles and Sections of this Indenture have been inserted for convenience of reference only, are not to be considered a part of this Indenture and in no way modify or restrict any of the terms and provisions of this Indenture.
Section 11.14
No Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees, Incorporators, Members and Stockholders
. No director, officer, employee, incorporator, member or stockholder of the Company or the Guarantor, as such, will have any liability for any obligations of the Company or the Guarantor under the Notes, the Note Guarantee or this Indenture or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations. Each Holder of Notes by accepting a Note waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release are an integral part of the consideration for issuance of the Notes execution and delivery of the Note Guarantee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
, the parties hereto have caused this Indenture to be duly executed as of the date first written above.
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COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A.
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/s/ Marcelo Eduardo Martins
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Name: Marcelo Eduardo Martins
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Title: Director
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By:
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/s/ Richard Brekelmans
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Name: Richard Brekelmans
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Title: Director B
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COSAN S.A. INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO
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/s/ Marcos Marinho Lutz
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Name: Marcos Marinho Lutz
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Title: Officer
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By:
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/s/ Marcelo de Souza Scarcela Portela
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Name: Marcelo de Souza Scarcela Portela
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Title: Officer
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[
Signature Page to the Indenture
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DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS
as Trustee, Registrar, Principal Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and Calculation Agent
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DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY
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/s/ Wanda Camacho
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Name: Wanda Camacho
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Title: Vice President
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/s/ Rodney Gaughan
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Name: Rodney Gaughan
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Title:
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DEUTSCHE BANK LUXEMBOURG S.A.
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DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY
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/s/ Wanda Camacho
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Name: Wanda Camacho, Vice President
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Title: Attorney in Fact
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Name: Rodney Gaughan, Vice President
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Title: Attorney in Fact
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[
Signature Page to the Indenture
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EXHIBIT A
[FACE OF NOTE]
COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A.
9.500% Senior Note Due March 14, 2018
Rule 144A Global Note:
CUSIP: 22112EAB4
ISIN: US22112EAB48
Regulation S Global Note:
CUSIP: 20041AB2
ISIN: USL20041AB24
COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A., a public limited-liability company (
societé anonyme
) organized under the laws of Luxembourg having its registered office at B-15 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, registered with the Luxembourg Register of Commerce and Companies under number B175.646, (the “
Company
”, which term includes any successor under the Indenture hereinafter referred to), for value received, promises to pay to Cede & Co., or its registered assigns, the principal sum of [●] million
reais
(R$[●]) [or such other amount as indicated on the Schedule of Exchange of Notes attached hereto] on March 14, 2018.
Interest Rate: 9.500% per annum.
Interest Payment Dates: March 14 and September 14, commencing on September 14, 2013.
Regular Record Dates: March 1 and September 1.
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Note set forth on the reverse hereof, which will for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Note to be signed manually or by facsimile by its duly authorized officers.
(Form of Trustee’s Certificate of Authentication)
This is one of the 9.500% Senior Notes due March 14, 2018 described in the Indenture referred to in this Note.
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DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS
as Trustee, Registrar, Principal Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and Calculation Agent
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DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY
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[FORM OF REVERSE SIDE OF NOTE]
COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A.
9.500% Senior Note Due March 14, 2018
1.
Principal and Interest
The Company promises to pay the principal of this Note on March 14, 2018.
The Company promises to pay interest on the principal amount of this Note on each Interest Payment Date, as set forth on the face of this Note, at the rate of 9.500% per annum.
Interest will be payable semiannually (to the holders of record of the Notes at the close of business on March 1 or September 1 immediately preceding the corresponding interest payment date) on each Interest Payment Date, commencing September 14, 2013.
Interest on this Note will accrue from the most recent date to which interest has been paid on this Note (or, if there is no existing default in the payment of interest and if this Note is authenticated between a regular record date and the next Interest Payment Date, from such Interest Payment Date) or, if no interest has been paid, from the Issue Date. Interest will be computed in the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months.
The Company will pay interest on overdue principal, premium, if any, and, to the extent lawful, interest at a rate per annum that is 1% per annum in excess of the rate per annum borne by this Note. Interest not paid when due and any interest on principal, premium or interest not paid when due will be paid to the Persons that are Holders on a special record date, which will be the 14
th
day preceding the date fixed by the Company for the payment of such interest, whether or not such day is a Business Day. At least 14 days before a special record date, the Company will send to each Holder and to the Trustee a notice that sets forth the special record date, the payment date and the amount of interest to be paid.
Payments in respect of the Notes represented by the Notes (including principal, interest and Additional Amounts, if any) shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds in U.S. dollars or such other coin or currency of the United States as at the time of payment will be legal tender for the payment of public and private debts, as calculated by the Calculation Agent by converting applicable
reais
amounts into U.S. dollars at the Settlement Rate on the applicable Rate Calculation Date, to the accounts specified by the Depositary, as the Holder of the Global Notes. With respect to Certificated Notes all payments shall be payable by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the accounts specified by the holders thereof or, if no such account is specified, by mailing a check to each Holder’s registered address.
2.
Indentures; Note Guarantee
This is one of the Notes issued under an Indenture dated as of March 14, 2013 (as amended from time to time, the “
Indenture
”), among the Company, the Guarantor, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee, Registrar, Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and Calculation Agent and Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., as Luxembourg Paying Agent.
Capitalized terms used herein are used as defined in the Indenture unless otherwise indicated. The terms of the Notes include those stated in the Indenture, as may be amended from time to time. The Notes are subject to all such terms, and Holders are referred to the Indenture for a statement of all such terms. To the extent permitted by applicable law, in the event of any inconsistency between the terms of this Note and the terms of the Indenture, the terms of the Indenture will control.
The Notes are unsecured unsubordinated obligations of the Company. The Indenture limits the original aggregate principal amount of the Notes to R$500,000,000, but Additional Notes may be issued pursuant to the Indenture, and the originally issued Notes and all such Additional Notes vote together for all purposes as a single class. This Note is fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed as set forth in the Indenture.
3.
Redemption and Repurchase; Discharge Prior to Redemption or Maturity
This Note may be the subject of an Offer to Purchase, as further described in the Indenture. There is no sinking fund or mandatory redemption applicable to this Note.
This Note may be redeemable for tax reasons as described in Section 3.05.
Additional Amounts will be paid in respect of any payments of interest or principal so that the amount a holder receives after applicable withholding tax, will equal the amount that the holder would have received if no withholding tax had been applicable, to the extent described in Section 3.01.
If the Company deposits with the Trustee money or U.S. Government Obligations sufficient to pay the then outstanding principal of, premium, if any, and accrued interest on the Notes to redemption or maturity, the Company may in certain circumstances be discharged from the Indenture and the Notes or may be discharged from certain of its obligations under certain provisions of the Indenture.
4.
Registered Form; Denominations; Transfer; Exchange
The Notes are in registered form without coupons in minimum denominations of R$300,000 principal amount and any multiple of R$1,000 in excess thereof. A Holder may register the transfer or exchange of Notes in accordance with the Indenture. The Trustee may require a Holder to furnish appropriate endorsements and transfer documents and to pay any taxes and fees required by law or permitted by the Indenture. Pursuant to the Indenture, there are certain periods during which the Trustee will not be required to issue, register the transfer of or exchange any Note or certain portions of a Note.
5.
Defaults and Remedies
If an Event of Default, as defined in the Indenture, occurs and is continuing, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the Notes may declare all the Notes to be due and payable. If a bankruptcy default with respect to the Guarantor or the Company occurs and is continuing, the Notes automatically become due and payable. Holders may not enforce the Indenture or the Notes except as provided in the Indenture. The Trustee may require
indemnity satisfactory to it before it enforces the Indenture or the Notes. Subject to certain limitations, Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding may direct the Trustee in its exercise of remedies.
6.
Amendment and Waiver
Subject to certain exceptions, the Indenture and the Notes may be amended, or default may be waived, with the consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes. Without notice to or the consent of any Holder, the Company and the Trustee may amend or supplement the Indenture or the Notes to, among other things, cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency if such amendment or supplement does not adversely affect the interests of the Holders in any material respect.
7.
Authentication
This Note is not valid until the Trustee (or Authenticating Agent) signs the certificate of authentication on the other side of this Note.
8.
Governing Law
This Note shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York. Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of submission to jurisdiction, agent for service, waiver of immunities and judgment currency set forth in the Indenture, which will for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth herein. The provisions of articles 86 to 94-8 of the Luxembourg Law of August 10, 1915, as amended, on commercial companies are excluded.
9.
Abbreviations
Customary abbreviations may be used in the name of a Holder or an assignee, such as: TEN COM (= tenants in common), TEN ENT (= tenants by the entireties), JT TEN (= joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common), CUST (= Custodian) and U/G/M/A/ (= Uniform Gifts to Minors Act).
The Company will furnish a copy of the Indenture to any Holder upon written request and without charge.
NOTATION OF GUARANTEE
For value received, the Guarantor (which term includes any successor Person under the Indenture) has, jointly and severally, unconditionally guaranteed, to the extent set forth in the Indenture and subject to the provisions in the Indenture dated as of dated as of March 14, 2013 (as amended from time to time, the “
Indenture
”), among the Company, the Guarantor, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee, Registrar, Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and Calculation Agent, and Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A. as Luxembourg Paying Agent (a) the due and punctual payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest and any Additional Amounts on the Notes (as defined in the Indenture), whether at maturity, by acceleration, redemption or otherwise, the due and punctual payment of interest on overdue principal of and interest on the Notes, if any, if lawful, and the due and punctual performance of all other obligations of the Company to the Holders or the Trustee all in accordance with the terms of the Indenture and (b) in case of any extension of time of payment or renewal of any Notes or any of such other obligations, that the same will be promptly paid in full when due or performed in accordance with the terms of the extension or renewal, whether at Stated Maturity (as defined in the Indenture), by acceleration or otherwise. The obligations of the Guarantor to the Holders of Notes and to the Trustee pursuant to the Note Guarantee and the Indenture are expressly set forth in Article 10 of the Indenture and reference is hereby made to the Indenture for the precise terms of the Note Guarantee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Guarantor has caused the Guarantee to be duly executed.
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[FORM OF TRANSFER NOTICE]
FOR VALUE RECEIVED the undersigned registered holder hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) unto
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the within Note and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing
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attorney to transfer said Note on the books of the Company with full power of substitution in the premises.
[THE FOLLOWING PROVISION TO BE INCLUDED ON ALL CERTIFICATES BEARING A RESTRICTED LEGEND]
In connection with any transfer of this Note occurring prior to the date [which is one year after the original issue date of the Notes,]
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[which is on or prior to the 40
th
day after the Closing Date (as defined in the Indenture governing the Notes),]
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, the undersigned confirms that such transfer is made without utilizing any general solicitation or general advertising and further as follows:
Check One
(1) This Note is being transferred to a “qualified institutional buyer” in compliance with Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and certification in the form of Exhibit F to the Indenture is being furnished herewith.
(2) This Note is being transferred to a Non-U.S. Person in compliance with the exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, provided by Regulation S thereunder, and certification in the form of Exhibit E to the Indenture is being furnished herewith.
or
(3) This Note is being transferred other than in accordance with (1) or (2) above and documents are being furnished which comply with the conditions of transfer set forth in this Note and the Indenture.
If none of the foregoing boxes is checked, the Trustee is not obligated to register this Note in the name of any Person other than the Holder hereof unless and until the conditions to any such transfer of registration set forth herein and in the Indenture have been satisfied.
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NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within-mentioned instrument in every particular, without alteration or any change whatsoever.
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Include in Rule 144A Note.
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Signature Guarantee:
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To be executed by an executive officer
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Signatures must be guaranteed by an “
eligible guarantor institution
” meeting the requirements of the Registrar, which requirements include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Association Medallion Program (“
STAMP
”) or such other “
signature guarantee program
” as may be determined by the Registrar in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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OPTION OF HOLDER TO ELECT PURCHASE
If you wish to have all f this Note purchased by the Company pursuant to
Section 4.14 or
Section 4.13 of the Indenture, check the box:
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If you wish to have a portion of this Note purchased by the Company pursuant to
Section 4.14 or
Section 4.13 of the Indenture, state the amount (in original principal amount) below:
$_____________________.
Date: ____________
Your Signature: __________________________
(Sign exactly as your name appears on the other side of this Note)
Signature Guarantee:
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Signatures must be guaranteed by an “
eligible guarantor institution
” meeting the requirements of the Trustee, which requirements include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Association Medallion Program (“
STAMP
”) or such other “
signature guarantee program
” as may be determined by the Trustee in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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SCHEDULE OF TRANSFERS AND EXCHANGES OF NOTES
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The following transfers and exchanges of a part of this Global Note for Certificated Notes or a part of another Global Note have been made:
Date of transfer or Exchange
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Amount of decrease in principal amount of this Global Note
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Amount of increase in principal amount of this Global Note
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Principal amount of this Global Note following such decrease (or increase)
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Signature of authorized officer of Trustee
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EXHIBIT B
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SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE
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dated as of __________, ____
among
COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A.,
as Issuer,
the [ADDITIONAL GUARANTOR(S)] Party Hereto,
DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS,
as Trustee, Registrar, Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and Calculation Agent,
and
DEUTSCHE BANK LUXEMBOURG S.A.,
as Luxembourg Paying Agent
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9.500%
Senior Notes due
March 14, 2018
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THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “
Supplemental Indenture
”), entered into as of __________, ____, among COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A., a public limited liability company (
société anonyme
) organized under the laws of Luxembourg, having its registered office at 13-15 Avenue de la Liberté, L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg registered with the Luxembourg Register of Commerce and Companies under number B 175.646 (the “
Company
”), [Additional Guarantor(s)] (each an “
Undersigned
”), DEUTSCHE BANK LUXEMBOURG, S.A., as Luxembourg Paying Agent and DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, a New York banking corporation, as Trustee, Registrar, Principal Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and Calculation Agent (the “
Trustee
”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Company, the Guarantor party thereto and the Trustee entered into the Indenture, dated as of March 14, 2013 (the “
Indenture
”), relating to the Company’s 9.500% Senior Notes due March 14, 2018 (the “
Notes
”);
WHEREAS, as a condition to the Trustee entering into the Indenture and the purchase of the Notes by the Holders, the Company agreed pursuant to the Indenture to cause any newly acquired or created Subsidiaries to provide Guarantee in certain circumstances.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained and intending to be legally bound, the parties to this Supplemental Indenture hereby agree as follows:
Section 1. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein are used as defined in the Indenture.
Section 2. Each Undersigned, by its execution of this Supplemental Indenture, agrees to be a Guarantor under the Indenture and to be bound by the terms of the Indenture applicable to Guarantors, including, but not limited to,
Article 10 thereof. [Specify % to be guaranteed, if less than 100%.]
Section 3. This Supplemental Indenture shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.
Section 4. This Supplemental Indenture may be signed in various counterparts which together will constitute one and the same instrument.
Section 5. This Supplemental Indenture is an amendment supplemental to the Indenture, and the Indenture and this Supplemental Indenture will henceforth be read together.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed as of the date first above written.
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COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A.
as Issuer
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[ADDITIONAL GUARANTOR]
as Guarantor
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By:
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DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS
as Trustee, Registrar, Principal Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and Calculation Agent
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DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY
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DEUTSCHE BANK LUXEMBOURG S.A.
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EXHIBIT C
RESTRICTED LEGEND
[
Include if Note is a Rule 144A Global Note, or a Note issued in exchange therefor, as required under the Indenture:
THIS NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “
SECURITIES ACT
”), OR ANY OTHER SECURITIES LAWS. THE HOLDER HEREOF, BY PURCHASING THIS NOTE, AGREES THAT THIS NOTE OR ANY INTEREST OR PARTICIPATION HEREIN MAY BE OFFERED, RESOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED ONLY (I) TO THE COMPANY, (II) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT
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, (III) TO A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER IN COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (IV) IN AN OFFSHORE TRANSACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 904 OF REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, OR (V) PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION PROVIDED BY RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR ANY OTHER AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, AND IN EACH OF SUCH CASES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OF THE UNITED STATES OR OTHER APPLICABLE JURISDICTION. THE HOLDER HEREOF, BY PURCHASING THIS NOTE, REPRESENTS AND AGREES THAT IT SHALL NOTIFY ANY PURCHASER OF THIS NOTE FROM IT OF THE RESALE RESTRICTIONS REFERRED TO ABOVE.
THE FOREGOING LEGEND MAY BE REMOVED FROM THIS NOTE ON SATISFACTION OF THE CONDITIONS SPECIFIED IN THE INDENTURE REFERRED TO HEREIN.]
[
Include if Note is Regulation S Global Note, or a Note issued in exchange therefor, in accordance with the Indenture:
“THIS NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “
SECURITIES ACT
”), OR ANY OTHER SECURITIES LAWS. THE HOLDER HEREOF, BY PURCHASING THIS NOTE, AGREES THAT NEITHER THIS NOTE NOR ANY INTEREST OR PARTICIPATION HEREIN MAY BE OFFERED, RESOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION UNLESS SUCH TRANSACTION IS EXEMPT FROM, OR NOT SUBJECT TO, SUCH REGISTRATION.
THE FOREGOING LEGEND MAY BE REMOVED FROM THIS NOTE AFTER 40 DAYS BEGINNING ON AND INCLUDING THE LATER OF (A) THE DATE ON WHICH THE NOTES ARE OFFERED TO PERSONS OTHER THAN DISTRIBUTORS (AS DEFINED IN REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT) AND (B) THE ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE OF THIS NOTE.”]
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No Reg Rights on this transaction. Does this legend belong here?
EXHIBIT D
DTC LEGEND
UNLESS THIS GLOBAL NOTE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK LIMITED PURPOSE TRUST COMPANY (“
DTC
”), TO THE ISSUER NAMED HEREIN (THE “
COMPANY
”) OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
TRANSFERS OF THIS GLOBAL NOTE IN WHOLE SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS TO A NOMINEE OF DTC OR BY A NOMINEE OF DTC TO DTC OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF DTC OR BY DTC OR ANY SUCH NOMINEE TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE OF SUCH SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY AND TRANSFERS OF THIS GLOBAL NOTE IN PART SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE INDENTURE AND REFERRED TO ON THE REVERSE HEREOF.
EXHIBIT E
Regulation S Certificate
_________, ____
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas
60 Wall Street, MSNYC 60-2710
New York, NY 10005
Attention: Trust and Agency Services
Re:
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COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A., as Issuer public limited liability company (
société anonyme
) organized under the laws of Luxembourg, having its registered office at 13-15 Avenue de la Liberté, L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg registered with the Luxembourg Register of Commerce and Companies under number B 175.646
9.500% Senior Notes due March 14, 2018 (the “
Notes
”) Issued under the Indenture (the “
Indenture
”) dated as of March 14, 2013 relating to the Notes
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
Terms are used in this Certificate as used in Regulation S (“
Regulation S
”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “
Securities Act
”), except as otherwise stated herein.
[CHECK A OR B AS APPLICABLE.]
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This Certificate relates to our proposed transfer of R$____ principal amount of Notes issued under the Indenture. We hereby certify as follows:
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The offer and sale of the Notes was not and will not be made to a person in the United States (unless such person is excluded from the definition of “U.S. person” pursuant to Rule 902(k)(2)(vi) or the account held by it for which it is acting is excluded from the definition of “U.S. person” pursuant to Rule 902(k)(2)(i) under the circumstances described in Rule 902(h)(3)) and such offer and sale was not and will not be specifically targeted at an identifiable group of U.S. citizens abroad.
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Unless the circumstances described in the parenthetical in paragraph 1 above are applicable, either (a) at the time the buy order was originated, the buyer was outside the United States or we and any person acting on our behalf reasonably believed that the buyer was outside the United States or (b) the transaction was executed in, on or through the facilities of a designated offshore securities market, and neither we nor any person acting on our behalf knows that the transaction was pre-arranged with a buyer in the United States;
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Neither we, any of our affiliates, nor any person acting on our or their behalf, has made any directed selling efforts in the United States with respect to the Notes;
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The proposed transfer of Notes is not part of a plan or scheme to evade the registration requirements of the Securities Act; and
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If we are an officer or director of the Company or an Initial Purchaser (as defined in the Indenture), we certify that the proposed transfer is being made in accordance with the provisions of Rule 904(b) of Regulation S.
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This Certificate relates to our proposed exchange of R$____ principal amount of Notes issued under the Indenture for an equal principal amount of Notes to be held by us. We hereby certify as follows:
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At the time the offer and sale of the Notes was made to us, either (i) we were not in the United States or (ii) we were excluded from the definition of “U.S. person” pursuant to Rule 902(k)(2)(vi) or the account held by us for which we were acting was excluded from the definition of “U.S. person” pursuant to Rule 902(k)(2)(i) under the circumstances described in Rule 902(h)(3); and we were not a member of an identifiable group of U.S. citizens abroad;
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Unless the circumstances described in paragraph 1(ii) above are applicable, either (a) at the time our buy order was originated, we were outside the United States or (b) the transaction was executed in, on or through the facilities of a designated offshore securities market, and we did not pre-arrange the transaction in the United States.; and
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The proposed exchange of Notes is not part of a plan or scheme to evade the registration requirements of the Securities Act.
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You and the Company are entitled to rely upon this Certificate and are irrevocably authorized to produce this Certificate or a copy hereof to any interested party in any administrative or legal proceeding or official inquiry with respect to the matters covered hereby.
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[NAME OF SELLER (FOR TRANSFERS) OR OWNER (FOR EXCHANGES)]
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Name:
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Signature Guarantee:
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Signatures must be guaranteed by an “
eligible guarantor institution
” meeting the requirements of the Trustee, which requirements include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Association Medallion Program (“
STAMP
”) or such other “
signature guarantee program
” as may be determined by the Trustee in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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EXHIBIT F
Rule 144A Certificate
_________, ____
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas
60 Wall Street, MSNYC 60-2710
New York, NY 10005
Re:
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COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A., as Issuer
9.500% Senior Notes due March 14, 2018 (the “
Notes
”) Issued under the Indenture (the “
Indenture
”) dated as of March 14, 2013 relating to the Notes
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
TO BE COMPLETED BY PURCHASER IF (1) ABOVE IS CHECKED.
This Certificate relates to:
[CHECK A OR B AS APPLICABLE.]
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Our proposed purchase of R$____ principal amount of Notes issued under the Indenture.
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Our proposed exchange of R$____ principal amount of Notes issued under the Indenture for an equal principal amount of Notes to be held by us.
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We and, if applicable, each account for which we are acting in the aggregate owned and invested more than R$100,000,000 in securities of issuers that are not affiliated with us (or such accounts, if applicable), as of _________, 200_, which is a date on or since close of our most recent fiscal year. We and, if applicable, each account for which we are acting, are a qualified institutional buyer within the meaning of Rule 144A (“
Rule 144A
”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “
Securities Act
”). If we are acting on behalf of an account, we exercise sole investment discretion with respect to such account. We are aware that the transfer of Notes to us, or such exchange, as applicable, is being made in reliance upon the exemption from the provisions of Section 5 of the Securities Act provided by Rule 144A. Prior to the date of this Certificate we have received such information regarding the Company as we have requested pursuant to Rule 144A(d)(4) to the extent that the Company is not then subject to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, or is not exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Exchange Act or have determined not to request such information.
You and the Company are entitled to rely upon this Certificate and are irrevocably authorized to produce this Certificate or a copy hereof to any interested party in any administrative or legal proceeding or official inquiry with respect to the matters covered hereby.
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[NAME OF PURCHASER (FOR TRANSFERS) OR OWNER (FOR EXCHANGES)]
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Date: _________________
Signature Guarantee:
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Signatures must be guaranteed by an “
eligible guarantor institution
” meeting the requirements of the Trustee, which requirements include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Association Medallion Program (“
STAMP
”) or such other “
signature guarantee program
” as may be determined by the Trustee in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A.,
as Issuer,
COSAN S.A. INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO,
as Guarantor,
DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS,
as Trustee, Registrar, Paying Agent and Transfer Agent,
and
DEUTSCHE BANK LUXEMBOURG S.A.,
as Luxembourg Paying Agent
Indenture
Dated as of March 14, 2013
5.00%
Senior Notes
Due March 14, 2023
Table of Contents
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Article 1 Definitions And Incorporation By Reference
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Section 1.01
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Definitions
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Section 1.02
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Rules of Construction
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Section 1.03
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Table of Contents; Headings
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Section 1.04
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Form of Documents Delivered to Trustee
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Article 2 The Notes
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Section 2.01
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Form, Dating and Denominations; Legends
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Section 2.02
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Execution and Authentication; Additional Notes
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Section 2.03
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Registrar, Paying Agent and Authenticating Agent; Paying Agent to Hold Money in Trust
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Section 2.04
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Replacement Notes
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Section 2.05
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Outstanding Notes
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Section 2.06
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Temporary Notes
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Section 2.07
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Cancellation
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Section 2.08
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CUSIP and ISIN Numbers
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Section 2.09
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Registration, Transfer and Exchange
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Section 2.10
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Restrictions on Transfer and Exchange
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Section 2.11
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Open Market Purchases
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Article 3 Additional Amounts; Redemption
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Section 3.01
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Additional Amounts
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Section 3.02
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Optional Redemption with a Make-Whole Premium
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Section 3.03
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Optional Redemption Without a Make-Whole Premium
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Section 3.04
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Optional Redemption upon Sale of Equity Interests
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Section 3.05
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Redemption for Taxation Reasons
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Section 3.06
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Method, Effect and Notice of Redemption
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Section 3.07
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Notice of Redemption by the Company
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Section 3.08
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Offer to Purchase
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Section 3.09
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Deposit of Redemption Price
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Section 3.10
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Effect of Notice of Redemption
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Section 3.11
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Offer to Purchase
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Article 4 Covenants
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Section 4.01
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Payment of Principal and Interest under the Notes
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Section 4.02
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Maintenance of Office or Agency
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Section 4.03
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Maintenance of Corporate Existence
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Section 4.04
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Payment of Taxes and other Claims
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Section 4.05
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Compliance with Applicable Laws
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Section 4.06
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Maintenance of Properties and Insurance
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Section 4.07
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Limitation on Debt and Disqualified Stock
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Section 4.08
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Limitation on Restricted Payments
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Section 4.09
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Limitation on Transfer of the Company’s Voting Stock
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Section 4.10
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Limitation on Liens
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Section 4.11
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Limitation on Sale and Leaseback Transactions
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Section 4.12
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Limitation on Dividend and other Payment Restrictions Affecting Restricted Subsidiaries
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Section 4.13
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Repurchase of Notes Upon a Change of Control
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Section 4.14
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Limitation on Asset Sales
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Section 4.15
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Limitation on Transactions with Shareholders and Affiliates
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Section 4.16
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Maintenance of Books and Records
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Section 4.17
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Financial Reports
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Section 4.19
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Ranking
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Section 4.20
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Limitations and Restrictions on the Company
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Section 4.21
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Paying Agent and Transfer Agent
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Section 4.22
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Covenant Suspension
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Article 5 Consolidation, Merger or Transfer of Assets
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Section 5.01
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Consolidation, Merger or Sale of Assets by the Guarantor; No Lease of All or Substantially All Assets
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Article 6 Default and Remedies
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Section 6.01
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Events of Default
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Section 6.02
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Acceleration
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Section 6.03
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Notices; Other Remedies
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Section 6.04
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Waiver of Past Defaults
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Section 6.05
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Control by Majority
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Section 6.06
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Limitation on Suits
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Section 6.07
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Rights of Holders to Receive Payment
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Section 6.08
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Collection Suit by Trustee
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Section 6.09
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Trustee May File Proofs of Claim
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Section 6.10
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Priorities
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Section 6.11
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Restoration of Rights and Remedies
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Section 6.12
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Undertaking for Costs
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Section 6.13
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Rights and Remedies Cumulative
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Section 6.14
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Delay or Omission Not Waiver
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Section 6.15
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Waiver of Stay, Extension or Usury Laws
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Article 7 The Trustee
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Section 7.01
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General
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Section 7.02
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Certain Rights of Trustee
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Section 7.03
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Individual Rights of Trustee
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Section 7.04
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Trustee’s Disclaimer
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Section 7.05
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Notice of Default
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Section 7.06
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Compensation And Indemnity
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Section 7.07
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Replacement of Trustee
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Section 7.08
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Successor Trustee by Merger
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Eligibility
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Section 7.10
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Money Held in Trust
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Paying and Transfer Agent
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Article 8 Defeasance and Discharge
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Section 8.01
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Discharge of Company’s and Guarantor’ Obligations
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Section 8.02
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Covenant Defeasance
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Section 8.04
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Application of Trust Money
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Repayment to Company
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Reinstatement
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Article 9 Amendments, Supplements and Waivers
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Section 9.01
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Amendments Without Consent of Holders
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Section 9.02
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Amendments With Consent of Holders
.
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77
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Section 9.03
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Effect of Consent
.
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78
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Section 9.04
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Trustee’s Rights and Obligations
.
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78
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Article 10 Guarantee
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79
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Section 10.01
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The Note Guarantee
.
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79
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Section 10.02
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Guarantee Unconditional
.
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79
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Section 10.03
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Discharge; Reinstatement
.
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80
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Section 10.04
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Waiver by the Guarantor
.
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80
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Section 10.05
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Subrogation
.
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80
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Section 10.06
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Stay of Acceleration
.
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80
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Section 10.07
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Limitation on Amount of Guarantee
.
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80
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Section 10.08
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Execution and Delivery of Guarantee
.
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80
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Section 10.09
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Release of Guarantee
.
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81
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Article 11 Miscellaneous
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81
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Section 11.01
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Holder Communications; Holder Actions
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81
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Section 11.02
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Notices
.
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82
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Section 11.03
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Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent
.
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84
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Section 11.04
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Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion
.
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84
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Section 11.05
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Payment Date Other Than a Business Day
.
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84
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Section 11.06
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Governing Law
.
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84
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Section 11.07
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Submission to Jurisdiction; Agent for Service; Waiver of Immunities
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84
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Section 11.08
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Judgment Currency
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85
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Section 11.09
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No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements
.
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86
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Section 11.10
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Successors
.
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86
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Section 11.11
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Duplicate Originals
.
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86
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Section 11.12
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Separability
.
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86
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Section 11.13
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Table of Contents and Headings
.
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86
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Section 11.14
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No Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees, Incorporators, Members and Stockholders
.
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86
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EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A
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Form of Note
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EXHIBIT B
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Form of Supplemental Indenture
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EXHIBIT C
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Restricted Legend
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EXHIBIT D
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DTC Legend
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EXHIBIT E
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Regulation S Certificate
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EXHIBIT F
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Rule 144A Certificate
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INDENTURE
, dated as of March 14, 2013, between COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A., a public limited-liability company (
societé anonyme
) organized under the laws of Luxembourg having its registered office at B-15 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, registered with the Luxembourg Register of Commerce and Companies under number B175.646, as the Company, COSAN S.A. INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO, a
sociedade anônima
(corporation) incorporated under the laws of the Federative Republic of Brazil, as the Guarantor, DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, a New York banking corporation, as Trustee, Registrar, Paying Agent and Transfer Agent, and DEUTSCHE BANK LUXEMBOURG S.A., as Luxembourg Paying Agent.
RECITALS
The Company has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Indenture to provide for the issuance of up to $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.00% Senior Notes due March 14, 2023, and, if and when issued, any Additional Notes as provided herein (the “
Notes
”). All things necessary to make this Indenture a valid agreement of the Company, in accordance with its terms, have been done, and the Company has done all things necessary to make the Notes (in the case of the Additional Notes, when duly authorized), when executed by the Company and authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and duly issued by the Company, the valid obligations of the Company as hereinafter provided.
In addition, the Guarantor has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Indenture as guarantor of the Notes. All things necessary to make this Indenture a valid agreement of the Guarantor, in accordance with its terms, have been done, and the Guarantor has done all things necessary to make the Note Guarantee, when the Notes are executed by the Company and authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and duly issued by the Company, the valid obligations of the Guarantor as hereinafter provided.
WITNESSETH
For and in consideration of the premises and the purchase of the Notes by the Holders thereof, the parties hereto covenant and agree, for the equal and proportionate benefit of all Holders, as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
Section 1.01
Definitions
.
“
Acquired Debt
” means Debt of a Person existing at the time the Person merges with or into or becomes a Subsidiary and not Incurred in connection with, or in contemplation of, the Person merging with or into or becoming a Subsidiary.
“
Additional Amounts
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 3.01.
“
Additional Notes
” means any Notes issued under this Indenture in addition to the Initial Notes, having the same terms in all respects as the Initial Notes except that interest will accrue on the Additional Notes from their date of issuance.
“
Adjusted
EBITDA
” means, for any period:
(1) consolidated net sales
minus
;
(2) consolidated cost of sales and services
minus
;
(3) consolidated general and administrative expenses and selling expenses
plus
/
minus
;
(4) consolidated recurring other income (expense), net
plus
/
minus
;
(5) consolidated equity pick up income from associates
plus
;
(6) any depreciation or amortization included in any of the foregoing;
as each such item is reported on the most recent consolidated financial statements delivered by the Guarantor to the trustee and prepared in accordance with IFRS. For the avoidance of doubt, Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A. and its Subsidiaries (to the extent the results of operations of such entities are consolidated by the Guarantor) and the Guarantor’s proportional interest in Raízen Energia S.A. and its Subsidiaries and Raízen Combustíveis S.A. and its Subsidiaries shall be included in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, however any eventual equity pick-up from such entities during the same period shall be excluded, to avoid duplication. For avoidance of doubt, in calculating Adjusted EBITDA, the Guarantor will deem any reported income/expense as a recurring item unless the item is greater than US$50.0 million, in which case, the Guarantor shall make a good faith determination on an item-by-item basis as to whether it is recurring.
“
Adjusted Net Debt
” means, as of any date of determination:
(1) the aggregate amount of Debt of the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries and (A) Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A. and its Subsidiaries (to the extent the results of operations of such entities are consolidated by the Guarantor) and (B) the Guarantor’s proportionate equity interest in Raízen Energia S.A. and Raízen Combustíveis S.A. and their respective Subsidiaries,
minus
(2) the sum of consolidated cash and cash equivalents and consolidated marketable securities recorded as current and non-current assets (including National Treasury Certificates acquired to guarantee loans under the Special Agricultural Financing Program),
minus
/(
plus
);
(3) any recorded asset/(liability) from derivatives entered into by the Guarantor in order to hedge its Debt denominated in foreign currencies,
in all cases determined in accordance with IFRS and as set forth in the most recent consolidated balance sheet of the Guarantor. While Adjusted Net Debt of Raízen Energia S.A. and Raízen Combustíveis S.A. has been considered on a proportional interest-base method, any eventual equity pick-up from such entities during the same period shall be excluded, to avoid duplication.
“
Adjusted Treasury Rate
” means, with respect to any Redemption Date, (1) the yield, under the heading which represents the average for the immediately preceding week, appearing in the most recently published statistical release designated “H. 15(519)” or any successor publication which is published weekly by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and which establishes yields on actively traded United States Treasury securities adjusted to constant maturity under the caption “Treasury Constant Maturities” for the maturity corresponding to the Comparable Treasury Issue (if no maturity is within three months before or after March 14, 2018, yields for the two published maturities most closely corresponding to the Comparable Treasury Issue shall be determined and the Adjusted Treasury Rate shall be interpolated or extrapolated from such yields on a straight line basis, rounding to the nearest month) or (2) if such release (or any successor release) is not published during the week preceding the calculation date or does not contain such yields, the rate per year equal to the semi-annual equivalent yield to maturity of the Comparable Treasury Issue, calculated using a price for the Comparable Treasury Issue (expressed as a percentage of its principal amount) equal to the Comparable Treasury Price for such Redemption Date, in each case calculated on the third Business Day immediately preceding the Redemption Date.
“
Advance Transaction
” means an advance from a financial institution involving either (a) a foreign exchange contract (
Adiantamento sobre Contrato de Câmbio–ACC
) or (b) an export contract (
Adiantamento sobre Contrato de Exportação–ACE
).
“
Affiliate
” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under direct or indirect common control with, such Person. For purposes of this definition, “control” (including, with correlative meanings, the terms “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with”) with respect to any Person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.
“
Agent
” means any Registrar, Paying Agent, Transfer Agent, Authenticating Agent or other agent hereunder, as duly appointed by the Guarantor or by the Trustee in the case of the Authenticating Agent.
“
Agent Member
” means a member of, or a participant in, the Depositary.
“
Applicable Premium
” means with respect to a note at any Redemption Date, the greater of (1) 1.0% of the principal amount of such note on such Redemption Date and (2) the excess, if any, of (A) an amount equal to the present value at such Redemption Date of (i) the Redemption Price of such note on March 14, 2018,
plus
(ii) all required remaining scheduled interest payments due on such note (assuming that the interest rate per annum on the notes applicable on the date on which the notice of redemption was given was in effect for the entire period) through March 14, 2018 (but excluding accrued and unpaid interest to the Redemption Date), in each case, computed using a discount rate equal to the Adjusted Treasury Rate,
plus
0.50%, over (B) the principal amount of such note on such Redemption Date.
“
Asset Sale
” means any sale, lease, transfer or other disposition of any assets by the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary, including by means of a merger, consolidation or similar
transaction and including any sale or issuance of the Equity Interests of any Restricted Subsidiary (each of the above referred to as a “disposition”),
provided that
the following are not included in the definition of “Asset Sale”:
(1) a disposition to the Guarantor or a Restricted Subsidiary, including the sale or issuance by the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary of any Equity Interests of any Restricted Subsidiary to the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary;
(2) a disposition by a Restricted Subsidiary to the Guarantor or another Restricted Subsidiary or by the Guarantor to a Restricted Subsidiary;
(3) a disposition of any Equity Interests of any Restricted Subsidiary in connection with a corporate reorganization or delisting transaction involving the public shareholders of Cosan Limited, provided that immediately following such disposition, the Guarantor could Incur at least U.S.$1.00 of Debt under the Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio test set forth in Section 4.07(a)(ii);
(4) the sale, lease, transfer or other disposition by the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary in the ordinary course of business of (i) cash and Cash Equivalents, (ii) inventory, (iii) damaged, worn out or obsolete equipment or other assets, or (iv) rights granted to others pursuant to leases or licenses;
(5) the lease of assets by the Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business;
(6) the sale or discount of accounts receivable arising in the ordinary course of business in connection with the compromise or collection thereof;
(7) a transaction covered by the covenant described under Article 5;
(8) a Restricted Payment permitted under Section 4.08;
(9) a Sale and Leaseback Transaction otherwise permitted under Section 4.11;
(10) any issuance of Disqualified Stock otherwise permitted under Section 4.07;
(11) the creation of a Lien not prohibited by this Indenture (but not the sale or disposition of the property subject to such Lien);
(12) any surrender or waiver of contract rights pursuant to a settlement, release, recovery on or surrender of contract, tort or other claims of any kind;
(13) any disposition of assets in any fiscal year with an aggregate fair market value, taken together with all other dispositions made in reliance on this clause, not to exceed U.S.$100.0 million; and
(14) the disposition of any shares of Capital Stock of an Unrestricted Subsidiary.
“
Attributable Debt
” means, in respect of a Sale and Leaseback Transaction the present value, discounted at the interest rate implicit in the Sale and Leaseback Transaction, of the total obligations of the lessee for rental payments during the remaining term of the lease in the Sale and Leaseback Transaction.
“
Authenticating Agent
” refers to the Trustee’s designee for authentication of the Notes.
“
Average Life
” means, with respect to any Debt, the quotient obtained by dividing (i) the sum of the products of (x) the number of years from the date of determination to the dates of each successive scheduled principal payment of such Debt and (y) the amount of such principal payment by (ii) the sum of all such principal payments.
“
bankruptcy default
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 6.01.
“
Board of Directors
” means the board of directors or comparable governing body of the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, or any committee thereof duly authorized to act on its behalf.
“
Board Resolution
” means a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors which is certified by the Secretary, Assistant Secretary or a director of the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, and remains in full force and effect as of the date of its certification.
“
Business Day
” means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions or trust companies are authorized or obligated by law to close in the City of New York, São Paulo or Luxembourg.
“
Capital Lease
” means, with respect to any Person, any lease of any Property which, in conformity with IFRS, is required to be capitalized on the balance sheet of such Person.
“
Capital Stock
” means, with respect to any Person, any and all shares of stock of a corporation, partnership interests or other equivalent interests (however designated, whether voting or non-voting) in such Person’s equity, entitling the holder to receive a share of the profits and losses, and a distribution of assets, after liabilities, of such Person.
“
Cash Equivalents
” means
(1) Brazilian
reais
, U.S. Dollars, or money in other currencies received in the ordinary course of business that are readily convertible into U.S. Dollars,
(2) any evidence of Debt with a maturity of 180 days or less issued or directly and fully guaranteed or insured by the Federative Republic of Brazil or the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof,
provided that
the full faith and credit of the Federative Republic of Brazil or the United States of America is pledged in support thereof,
(3) (i) demand deposits, (ii) time deposits and certificates of deposit with maturities of one year or less from the date of acquisition, (iii) bankers’ acceptances with maturities not exceeding one year from the date of acquisition, and (iv) overnight bank deposits, in each case with any bank or trust company organized or licensed under the laws of the Federative Republic
of Brazil or any political subdivision thereof or the United States or any state thereof having capital, sur
plus
and undivided profits in excess of U.S.$500.0 million whose short-term debt is rated “A-2” or higher by S&P or “P-2” or higher by Moody’s,
(4) repurchase obligations with a term of not more than seven days for underlying securities of the type described in clauses (2) and (4) above entered into with any financial institution meeting the qualifications specified in clause (4) above,
(5) commercial paper rated at least P-1 by Moody’s or A-1 by S&P and maturing within six months after the date of acquisition, and
(6) money market funds at least 95% of the assets of which consist of investments of the type described in clauses (1) through (6) above.
“
Certificated Note
” means a Note in registered individual form without interest coupons.
“
Change of Control
” means:
(1) the direct or indirect sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of merger or consolidation), in one or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of the assets of the Guarantor and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole to any Person (including any “person” (as that term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act)) other than to one or more of the Permitted Holders, other than pursuant to (i) any such transaction in which immediately after the consummation thereof, the voting power of the Guarantor’s outstanding Voting Stock immediately prior to such consummation constitutes or is converted into or exchanged for more than 50% of the voting power of the outstanding Voting Stock of such Person or (ii) any such sale, lease, transfer or conveyance to one or more Permitted Holders or a Subsidiary of a Permitted Holder, in each case, if immediately after such transaction no “person” or “group” (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act), other than one or more Permitted Holders, is the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rules 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the voting power of the outstanding Voting Stock of such Permitted Holder; or
(2) the consummation of any transaction (including without limitation, any merger or consolidation) the result of which is that any Person (including any “person” or “group” (as such terms are used for purposes of Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act, other than one or more Permitted Holders) is or becomes the “beneficial owner” (as such term is used in Rules 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the total voting power of the Voting Stock of the Guarantor; or
(3) the first day on which the majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the Guarantor cease to be Continuing Directors.
“
Commission
” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
“
Common Stock
” means Capital Stock not entitled to any preference on dividends or distributions, upon liquidation or otherwise.
“
Company
” means the party named as such in the first paragraph of this Indenture or any successor obligor under this Indenture and the Notes pursuant to Article 5(a).
“
Comparable Treasury Issue
” means, with respect to any Redemption Date, the United States Treasury security selected by the Quotation Agent as having a maturity comparable from such Redemption Date to March 14, 2018 that would be utilized, at the time of selection and in accordance with customary financial practice, in pricing new issues of corporate debt securities of a maturity most nearly equal to March 14, 2018.
“
Comparable Treasury Price
” means, with respect to any Redemption Date, if clause (2) of the Adjusted Treasury Rate is applicable, the average of three, or such lesser number as is obtained by the Quotation Agent, Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations for such Redemption Date.
“
Consolidated Net Income
” means, for any period, the aggregate net income (or loss) of the Guarantor for such period determined on a consolidated basis in conformity with IFRS.
“
Continuing Director
” means, as of any date of determination, any member of the Board of Directors of the Guarantor who:
(1) was a member of such board of directors on the date of this Indenture; or
(2) was nominated for election or elected to such Board of Directors with the approval of a majority of the Continuing Directors who were members of such Board of Directors at the time of such nomination or election provided that, to the extent that the Board of Directors does not customarily approve the nomination or election of new members to the Board of Directors, such approval shall be presumed to have been given absent clear evidence to the contrary.
“
Corporate Trust Office
” means the office of the Trustee at which the corporate trust business of the Trustee is principally administered, which at the date of this Indenture is located at 60 Wall Street, MSNYC60-2710, New York, NY 10005.
“
Debt
” means, with respect to any Person, without duplication,
(1) all indebtedness of such Person for borrowed money;
(2) all obligations of such Person evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar instruments;
(3) all obligations of such Person in respect of letters of credit, bankers’ acceptances or other similar instruments, excluding obligations in respect of trade letters of credit or bankers’ acceptances issued in respect of trade accounts payables to the extent not drawn upon or presented, or, if drawn upon or presented, to the extent the resulting obligation of the Person is paid within 10 Business Days;
(4) all obligations of such Person to pay the deferred and unpaid purchase price of property or services, all conditional sale obligations and all obligations of such person under any title retention agreement, excluding accounts payable arising in the ordinary course of business;
(5) all obligations of such Person as lessee under Capital Leases;
(6) all Debt of other Persons guaranteed by such Person to the extent so guaranteed;
(7) all Debt of other Persons secured by a Lien on any asset of such Person, whether or not such Debt is assumed by such Person; and
(8) all obligations of such Person under Hedging Agreements.
The amount of Debt of any Person will be deemed to be:
(A) with respect to contingent obligations, the maximum liability upon the occurrence of the contingency giving rise to the obligation;
(B) with respect to Debt secured by a Lien on an asset of such Person but not otherwise the obligation, contingent or otherwise, of such Person, the lesser of (x) the fair market value of such asset on the date the Lien attached and (y) the amount of such Debt;
(C) with respect to any Debt issued with original issue discount, the face amount of such Debt less the remaining unamortized portion of the original issue discount of such Debt;
(D) with respect to any Hedging Agreement, the net amount payable if such Hedging Agreement terminated at that time due to default by such Person; and
(E) otherwise, the outstanding principal amount thereof.
The principal amount of any Debt or other obligation that is denominated in any currency other than U.S. Dollars (after giving effect to any Hedging Agreement in respect thereof) shall be the amount thereof, as determined pursuant to the foregoing sentence, converted into U.S. Dollars at the Spot Rate in effect on the date of determination.
“
Default
” means any event that is, or after notice or passage of time or both would be, an Event of Default.
“
Depositary
” means the depositary of each Global Note, which will initially be DTC.
“
Disqualified Equity Interests
” means Equity Interests that by their terms or upon the happening of any event are
(1) required to be redeemed or redeemable at the option of the holder prior to the Stated Maturity of the Notes for consideration other than Qualified Equity Interests, or
(2) convertible at the option of the holder into Disqualified Equity Interests or exchangeable for Debt;
provided that
Equity Interests will not constitute Disqualified Equity Interests solely because of provisions giving holders thereof the right to require repurchase or redemption upon an “asset sale” or “change of control” occurring prior to the Stated Maturity of the Notes if those provisions
(A) are no more favorable to the holders than the covenants described under Sections 4.13 and 4.14, and
(B) specifically state that repurchase or redemption pursuant thereto will not be required prior to the Guarantor’s repurchase of the Notes as required by this Indenture.
“
Disqualified Stock
” means Capital Stock constituting Disqualified Equity Interests.
“
DTC
” means The Depository Trust Company, a New York corporation, and its successors.
“
DTC Legend
” means the legend set forth in Exhibit D.
“
Equity Interests
” means all Capital Stock and all warrants or options with respect to, or other rights to purchase, Capital Stock, but excluding Debt convertible into equity.
“
Event of Default
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 6.01.
“
Excess Proceeds
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.14.
“
Exchange Act
” means the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
“
Fitch
” means Fitch Ratings Inc. and its successors.
“
Global Note
” means a Note in registered global form without interest coupons.
“
Guarantee
” means any obligation, contingent or otherwise, of any Person directly or indirectly guaranteeing any Debt or other obligation of any other Person and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any obligation, direct or indirect, contingent or otherwise, of such Person (i) to purchase or pay (or advance or supply funds for the purchase or payment of) such Debt or other obligation of such other Person (whether arising by virtue of partnership arrangements, or by agreement to keep-well, to purchase assets, goods, securities or services, to take-or-pay, or to maintain financial statement conditions or otherwise) or (ii) entered into for purposes of assuring in any other manner the obligee of such Debt or other obligation of the payment thereof or to protect such obligee against loss in respect thereof, in whole or in part;
provided that
the term “
Guarantee
” does not include endorsements for collection or deposit in the ordinary course of business. The term “Guarantee” used as a verb has a corresponding meaning.
“
Guarantor
” means each of (i) Cosan S.A. Indústria e Comércio and (ii) any other party that executes a supplemental indenture in the form of Exhibit B to this Indenture providing for the guarantee of the payment of the Notes, or any successor obligor under its Note Guarantee
pursuant to Article 5, in each case unless and until such Guarantor is released from its Note Guarantee pursuant to this Indenture.
“
Hedging Agreement
” means (i) any interest rate swap agreement, interest rate cap agreement or other agreement designed to protect against fluctuations in interest rates or (ii) any foreign exchange forward contract, currency swap agreement or other agreement designed to protect against fluctuations in foreign exchange rates or (iii) any commodity or raw material futures contract or any other agreement designed to protect against fluctuations in raw material prices.
“
Holder
” means the registered holder of any Note.
“
IFRS
” means International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
“
Incur
” means, with respect to any Debt or Capital Stock, to incur, create, issue, assume or guarantee such Debt or Capital Stock. If any Person becomes a Subsidiary on any date after the date of this Indenture, the Debt and Capital Stock of such Person outstanding on such date will be deemed to have been Incurred by such Person on such date for purposes of Section 4.07, but will not be considered the sale or issuance of Equity Interests for purposes of Section 4.08 or Section 4.14. The accretion of original issue discount or payment of interest in kind will not be considered an Incurrence of Debt.
“
Incurrence
” shall have a corresponding meaning to the definition herein of Incur.
“
Indenture
” means this indenture, as amended or supplemented from time to time.
“
Initial Notes
” means the Notes issued on the date hereof.
“
Initial Purchasers
” means the initial purchasers party to a purchase agreement with the Guarantor relating to the sale of the Notes or Additional Notes by the Guarantor.
“
Interest Payment Date
” means each March 14 and September 14 of each year, commencing September 14, 2013.
“
Investment
” means:
(1) any direct or indirect advance, loan or other extension of credit to another Person, but excluding any such advance, loan or extension of credit having a term not exceeding 180 days arising in connection with the sale of inventory, equipment or supplies by that Person in the ordinary course of business,
(2) any capital contribution to another Person, by means of any transfer of cash or other property or in any other form,
(3) any purchase or acquisition of Equity Interests, bonds, notes or other Debt, or other instruments or securities issued by another Person, any acquisitions of assets or
substantially all the assets of a Person, including the receipt of any of the above as consideration for the disposition of assets or rendering of services, or
(4) any guarantee of any obligation of another Person.
For purposes of this definition, the term “Person” shall not include the Guarantor or any Subsidiary or any Person who would become a Subsidiary as a result of any Investment. If the Guarantor or any Subsidiary sells or otherwise disposes of any Equity Interests of any direct or indirect Subsidiary so that, after giving effect to that sale or disposition, such Person is no longer a Subsidiary of the Guarantor, all remaining Investments of the Guarantor and the Subsidiaries in such Person shall be deemed to have been made at such time. For purposes of the definition of “Unrestricted Subsidiary” and Section 4.08:
(1) Investment shall include the portion (proportionate to the Guarantor’s Equity Interest in such Subsidiary) of the fair market value of the net assets of any Subsidiary of the Guarantor at the time that such Subsidiary is designated an Unrestricted Subsidiary; provided, however, that, upon a redesignation of such Subsidiary as a Restricted Subsidiary, the Guarantor shall be deemed to continue to have a permanent “Investment” in an Unrestricted Subsidiary in an amount (if positive) equal to:
(a) the Guarantor’s Investment in such Subsidiary at the time of such redesignation,
minus
(b) the portion (proportionate to the Guarantor’s equity interest in such Subsidiary) of the fair market value of the net assets of such Subsidiary at the time of such redesignation; and
(2) any property transferred to or from an Unrestricted Subsidiary shall be valued at its fair market value at the time of such transfer.
“
Investment Grade
” means BBB- or higher by S&P, Baa3 or higher by Moody’s or BBB- or higher by Fitch, or the equivalent of such global ratings by S&P, Moody’s or Fitch.
“
Investment Grade Rating
” means a rating equal to or higher than Investment Grade.
“
Issue Date
” means the date on which the Notes are originally issued under this Indenture or March 14, 2013.
“
Joint Venture
” means (i) the joint venture between the Guarantor and Shell Brazil Holdings B.V. (“
Shell
”) and their respective subsidiaries whereby (a) the Guarantor contributed its sugar and ethanol and its fuel distribution assets and (b) Shell contributed its distribution assets in Brazil, its interests in second generation ethanol research and development entities (Iogen Corp. and Codexis, Inc., its aviation fuel business in Brazil) and the license to use the Shell brand, and a cash contribution, or (ii) any similar or related transaction.
“
Lien
” means any mortgage, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, lien or charge of any kind (including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement or Capital Lease).
“
Luxembourg Paying Agent
” means Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A.
“
Marketable Securities
” means publicly traded debt or equity securities that are listed for trading on a national securities exchange and that were issued by a corporation with debt securities rated at least “AA-“ from S&P or “Aa3” from Moody’s.
“
Minimum Withholding Level
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 3.05.
“
Moody’s
” means Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. and its successors.
“
Net Cash Proceeds
” means, with respect to:
(A) any Asset Sale, the proceeds of such Asset Sale in the form of cash or Cash Equivalents (including (i) payments in respect of deferred payment obligations to the extent corresponding to, principal, but not interest, when received in the form of cash, and (ii) proceeds from the conversion of other consideration received when converted to cash), net of:
(1) brokerage commissions and other fees and expenses related to such Asset Sale, including fees and expenses of counsel, accountants and investment bankers;
(2) provisions for taxes as a result of such Asset Sale taking into account the consolidated results of operations of the Guarantor and its Subsidiaries;
(3) payments required to be made to repay Debt (other than revolving credit borrowings) outstanding at the time of such Asset Sale that is secured by a Lien on the property or assets sold; and
(4) appropriate amounts to be provided as a reserve against liabilities associated with such Asset Sale, including pension and other post-employment benefit liabilities, liabilities related to environmental matters and indemnification obligations associated with such Asset Sale, with any subsequent reduction of the reserve other than by payments made and charged against the reserved amount to be deemed a receipt of cash.
(B) any Option Exercise, the proceeds from such Option Exercise in the form of cash or Cash Equivalents (including (i) payments in respect of deferred payment obligations to the extent corresponding to principal, but not interest, when received in the form of cash, and (ii) proceeds from the conversion of other consideration received when converted to cash), net of:
(1) fees and expenses related to such Option Exercise, including fees and expenses of counsel, auditors and investment bankers;
(2) provisions for taxes as a result of such Option Exercise taking into account the consolidated results of operations of the Guarantor and its Subsidiaries;
(3) payments required to be made to repay Debt (other than revolving credit borrowings) outstanding at the time of such Option Exercise that is secured by a Lien on the property or assets sold or conveyed; and
(4) appropriate amounts to be provided as a reserve against liabilities associated with such Option Exercise, including pension and other post-employment benefit liabilities, liabilities related to environmental matters and indemnification obligations associated with such Option Exercise, with any subsequent reduction of the reserve other than by payments made and charged against the reserved amount to be deemed a receipt of cash.
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Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio
” means, on any date (the “transaction date”), the ratio of:
(x) the aggregate amount of Adjusted Net Debt at that time to
(y) Adjusted EBITDA for the four fiscal quarters immediately prior to the transaction date for which internal financial statements are available (the “
reference period
”).
In making the foregoing calculation,
(1) pro forma effect will be given to any Debt Incurred during or after the reference period to the extent the Debt is outstanding or is to be Incurred on the transaction date as if the Debt had been Incurred on the first day of the reference period; and
(2) pro forma effect will be given to:
(A) the acquisition or disposition of companies, divisions or lines of businesses by the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries, including any acquisition or disposition of a company, division or line of business since the beginning of the reference period by a Person that became a Restricted Subsidiary after the beginning of the reference period, and
(B) the discontinuation of any discontinued operations,
that have occurred since the beginning of the reference period as if such events had occurred, and, in the case of any disposition, the proceeds thereof applied, on the first day of the reference period. To the extent that pro forma effect is to be given to an acquisition or disposition of a company, division or line of business, the pro forma calculation will be based upon the most recent four full fiscal quarters for which the relevant financial information is available.
For the avoidance of doubt, (A) Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A. and its Subsidiaries (to the extent the results of operations of such entities are consolidated by the Guarantor) and (B) the Guarantor’s proportional interest in each of Raízen Energia S.A. and Raízen Combustíveis S.A. and their respective Subsidiaries shall be included in the calculation of each of Adjusted Net Debt and Adjusted EBITDA for purposes of the calculation of the Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio.
“
Non-U.S. Person
” means a Person that is not a U.S. person, as defined in Regulation S.
“
Note Guarantee
” means the guarantee of the Notes by the Guarantor pursuant to this Indenture.
“
Notes
” has the meaning assigned to such term in the Recitals.
“
obligations
” means, with respect to any Debt, all obligations (whether in existence on the Issue Date or arising afterwards, absolute or contingent, direct or indirect) for or in respect of principal (when due, upon acceleration, upon redemption, upon mandatory repayment or repurchase pursuant to a mandatory offer to purchase, or otherwise), premium, interest, penalties, fees, indemnification, reimbursement and other amounts payable and liabilities with respect to such Debt, including all interest accrued or accruing after the commencement of any bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization or similar case or proceeding at the contract rate (including, without limitation, any contract rate applicable upon default) specified in the relevant documentation, whether or not the claim for such interest is allowed as a claim in such case or proceeding.
“
Offering Memorandum
” means the final offering memorandum dated March 7, 2013, prepared by the Guarantor in connection with the Notes.
“
Offer to Purchase
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 3.07.
“
Officer
” means a director, the president or chief executive officer, any vice president, the chief financial officer, the chief operating officer, the chief accounting officer, the treasurer or any assistant treasurer, or the secretary or any assistant secretary, the general counsel or any other Person duly appointed by the shareholders or the Board of Directors of the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, to perform corporate duties.
“
Officers’ Certificate
” means a certificate signed by any two of the chief executive officer, the chief operating officer, the chief financial officer, the chief accounting officer, a director or the general counsel of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, or a certificate of the Guarantor signed in the name of the Guarantor by the chairman of the Board of Directors, the president or chief executive officer, any vice president, the chief financial officer, the treasurer or any assistant treasurer or the secretary or any assistant secretary, as the case may be.
“
Offshore Global Note
” means a Global Note representing Notes issued and sold pursuant to Regulation S.
“
Opinion of Counsel
” means a written opinion signed by legal counsel, who may be an employee of or counsel to the Guarantor, reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee.
“
Option Exercise
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 3.07.
“
Paying Agent”
refers to the Trustee, the Principal Paying Agent, the Luxembourg Paying Agent and such other paying agents as the Company shall appoint.
“
Permitted Business
” means any of the businesses in which the Guarantor and its Subsidiaries are engaged on the Issue Date or the Option Exercise date, as applicable, and any
business reasonably related, incidental, complementary or ancillary thereto or any business determined in good faith by its Board of Directors to be in the interest of the Guarantor.
“
Permitted Business Investment
” means any Investment and expenditure made in assets or properties (including Capital Stock, Debt or any other security or instrument of a Person) related to a Permitted Business or any business determined in good faith by its Board of Directors to be in the interest of the Guarantor.
“
Permitted Debt
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.07.
“
Permitted Holders
” means Mr. Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello and/or any immediate family members and any Person, directly or indirectly, controlled by any of them.
“
Permitted Liens
” means:
(1) any Lien existing on the date of this Indenture, and any extension, renewal or replacement thereof or of any Lien in clauses (2), (3) or (4) below;
provided
,
however
,
that
the total amount of Debt so secured is not increased;
(2) any Lien on any property or assets (including Capital Stock of any person) securing Debt Incurred solely for purposes of financing the acquisition, construction or improvement of such property or assets after the date of this Indenture;
provided that
(a) the aggregate principal amount of Debt secured by the Liens will not exceed (but may be less than) the cost (i.e., purchase price) of the property or assets so acquired, constructed or improved and (b) the Lien is Incurred before, or within 365 days after the completion of, such acquisition, construction or improvement and does not encumber any other property or assets of the Guarantor or any Subsidiary; and
provided
,
further
,
that
to the extent that the property or asset acquired is Capital Stock, the Lien also may encumber other property or assets of the person so acquired;
(3) any Lien securing Debt for the purpose of financing all or part of cost of the acquisition, construction or development of a project;
provided that
the Liens in respect of such Debt are limited to assets (including Capital Stock of the project entity) and/or revenues of such project; and
provided
,
further
,
that
the Lien is Incurred before, or within 365 days after the completion of, that acquisition, construction or development and does not apply to any other property or assets of the Guarantor or any Subsidiary;
(4) any Lien existing on any property or assets of any person before that person’s acquisition (in whole or in part) by, merger into or consolidation with the Guarantor or any Subsidiary after the date of this Indenture;
provided that
the Lien is not created in contemplation of or in connection with such acquisition, merger or consolidation;
(5) any Lien imposed by law that was Incurred in the ordinary course of business, including, without limitation, carriers’, warehousemen’s and mechanics’ liens and other similar encumbrances arising in the ordinary course of business, in each case for sums not yet due or being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings;
(6) any pledge or deposit made in connection with workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance or other similar social security legislation, any deposit to secure appeal bonds in proceedings being contested in good faith to which the Guarantor or any Subsidiary is a party, good faith deposits in connection with bids, tenders, contracts (other than for the payment of Debt) or leases to which the Guarantor or any Subsidiary is a party or deposits for the payment of rent, in each case made in the ordinary course of business;
(7) any Lien in favor of issuers of surety bonds or letters of credit issued pursuant to the request of and for the account of the Guarantor or any Subsidiary in the ordinary course of business;
(8) any Lien securing taxes, assessments and other governmental charges, the payment of which are not yet due or are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and for which such reserves or other appropriate provisions, if any, have been established as required by IFRS;
(9) minor defects, easements, rights-of-way, restrictions and other similar encumbrances Incurred in the ordinary course of business and encumbrances consisting of zoning restrictions, licenses, restrictions on the use of property or assets or minor imperfections in title that do not materially impair the value or use of the property or assets affected thereby, and any leases and subleases of real property that do not interfere with the ordinary conduct of the business of the Guarantor or any Subsidiary, and which are made on customary and usual terms applicable to similar properties;
(10) any rights of set-off of any person with respect to any deposit account of the Guarantor or any Subsidiary arising in the ordinary course of business;
(11) any Liens granted to secure borrowings from, directly or indirectly, (a)
Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social–BNDES
, or any other Brazilian governmental development bank or credit agency or (b) any international or multilateral development bank, government-sponsored agency, export-import bank or official export-import credit insurer;
(12) any Liens on the inventory or receivables of the Guarantor or any Subsidiary securing the obligations of such person under any lines of credit or working capital facility or in connection with any structured export or import financing or other trade transaction;
provided
that the aggregate principal amount of Debt Incurred that is secured by receivables that will fall due in any calendar year shall not exceed (a) with respect to transactions secured by receivables from export sales, 80% of the Guarantor’s consolidated gross revenues from export sales for the immediately preceding calendar year; or (b) with respect to transactions secured by receivables from domestic (Brazilian) sales, 80% of the Guarantor’s consolidated gross revenues from sales within Brazil for the immediately preceding calendar year; and
provided, further
, that Advance Transactions will not be deemed transactions secured by receivables for purpose of the above calculation;
(13) any Lien securing Hedging Agreements so long as such Hedging Agreements are entered into for
bona fide
, non-speculative purposes;
(14) any Lien securing obligations under the documentation governing the establishment and operation of the Joint Venture pursuant to which the Guarantor will pledge or has pledged, among others, certain dividends, interest on capital and shares to Shell or its Affiliates; and
(15) in addition to the foregoing Liens set forth in clauses (1) through (14) above, Liens securing Debt of the Guarantor or any Subsidiary (including, without limitation, guarantees of the Guarantor or any Subsidiary) which in aggregate principal amount, at any time of determination, do not exceed 10.0% of the Guarantor’s Total Consolidated Assets.
“
Permitted Refinancing Debt
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.07.
“
Person
” means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, an association, a trust or any other entity, including a government or political subdivision or an agency or instrumentality thereof.
“
principal
” of any Debt means the principal amount of such Debt, (or if such Debt was issued with original issue discount, the face amount of such Debt less the remaining unamortized portion of the original issue discount of such Debt), together with, unless the context otherwise indicates, any premium then payable on such Debt.
“
Principal Paying Agent
” means Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, and its successors or such other principal paying agent as the Guarantor shall appoint.
“
Productive Assets
” means assets (including capital stock or its substantial equivalent or other Investments) that are used or usable by the Guarantor and its Subsidiaries in Permitted Businesses (or in the case of capital stock or its substantial equivalent or other Investments that represent direct, or indirect (via a holding company), ownership or other interests held by the Guarantor or any Subsidiary in entities engaged in Permitted Businesses).
“
Property
” means (i) any land, buildings, machinery and other improvements and equipment located therein, and (ii) any intangible assets, including, without limitation, any brand names, trademarks, copyrights and patents and similar rights and any income (licensing or otherwise), proceeds of sale or other revenues therefrom.
“
Qualified Equity Interests
” means all Equity Interests of a Person other than Disqualified Equity Interests.
“
Qualified Stock
” means all Capital Stock of a Person other than Disqualified Stock.
“
Quotation Agent
” means the Reference Treasury Dealer selected by the Company.
“
Radar Significant Entity
” means Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A. and any of its Subsidiaries, in each case, only to the extent and for so long as the Guarantor consolidates the operations of such entity and such entity would satisfy the “significant subsidiary” tests with respect to the Guarantor (notwithstanding whether any such entity is a Subsidiary of the Guarantor) set forth in Rule 1-02 under Regulation S-X promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act.
“
Raízen Significant Entity
” means (i) Raízen Energia S.A., (ii) Raízen Combustíveis S.A. and (iii) any of their Subsidiaries, in each case, only to the extent and for so long as the Guarantor’s proportional equity interest in any such entity would satisfy the “significant subsidiary” tests with respect to the Guarantor (notwithstanding whether any such entity is a Subsidiary of the Guarantor) set forth in Rule 1-02 under Regulation S-X promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act.
“
Rating Agency
” means S&P, Fitch or Moody’s; or if S&P, Fitch or Moody’s are not making ratings of the Notes publicly available, an internationally recognized U.S. rating agency or agencies, as the case may be, selected by the Guarantor, which will be substituted for S&P, Fitch or Moody’s, as the case may be.
“
Rating Decline
” means that at any time within 90 days (which period shall be extended so long as the ratings of the Notes is under publicly announced consideration for possible downgrade by either Rating Agency) after the date of public notice of a Change of Control, or of the Company’s or the Guarantor’s intention, or that of any Person, to effect a Change of Control (i) in the event the Notes are assigned an Investment Grade Rating by at least two of the Rating Agencies prior to such public notice, the rating of the Notes by at least two of the Rating Agencies shall be below an Investment Grade Rating; or (ii) in the event the Notes are rated below an Investment Grade Rating by at least two of the Rating Agencies prior to such public notice, the rating of the Notes by at least two of the Rating Agencies shall be decreased by one or more categories; provided that any such Rating Decline is in whole or in part in connection with a Change in Control.
“
Redemption Date
” means, when used with respect to any Note to be redeemed pursuant to Section 2.05, Section 3.02 and Section 3.03, the date fixed for such redemption by or pursuant to this Indenture.
“
Redemption Price
” means, when used with respect to any Notes to be redeemed pursuant to Section 3.02 or Section 3.03, the price at which it is to be redeemed pursuant to this Indenture.
“
Reference Treasury Dealer
” means Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and its successors and assigns, and any three additional nationally recognized investment banking firms selected by the Company that are primary U.S. Government securities dealers.
“
Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations
” means, with respect to each Reference Treasury Dealer and any Redemption Date, the average, as calculated by the Quotation Agent, of the bid and asked prices for the Comparable Treasury Issue, expressed in each case as a percentage of its principal amount, quoted in writing to the Quotation Agent by such Reference Treasury Dealer at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the third Business Day immediately preceding such Redemption Date.
“
refinance
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.07.
“
Register
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 2.09.
“
Registrar
” means a Person engaged by the Guarantor to maintain the Register, which shall initially be Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, and its successors.
“
Regular Record Date
” for the interest payable on any Interest Payment Date means March 1 or September 1 (whether or not a Business Day) next preceding such Interest Payment Date.
“
Regulation S
” means Regulation S under the Securities Act.
“
Regulation S Certificate
” means a certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit E hereto.
“
Related Party Transaction
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.15.
“
Relevant Date
” means, with respect to any payment on a Note, whichever is the later of: (i) the date on which such payment first becomes due; and (ii) if the full amount payable has not been received by the Trustee or a Paying Agent on or prior to such due date, the date on which notice is given to the Holders that the full amount has been received by the Trustee.
“
Responsible Officer
” means any officer of the Trustee, in the case of the Trustee, or the Principal Paying Agent, in the case of the Principal Paying Agent, in its corporate trust department with direct responsibility for the administration of such role under this Indenture.
“
Restricted Legend
” means the legend set forth in Exhibit C.
“
Restricted Payment
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.08.
“
Restricted Subsidiary
” means the Company and any Subsidiary of the Guarantor other than an Unrestricted Subsidiary.
“
Reversion Date
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.21.
“
Rule 144A
” means Rule 144A under the Securities Act.
“
Rule 144A Certificate
” means (i) a certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit F hereto or (ii) a written certification addressed to the Guarantor and the Trustee to the effect that the Person making such certification (x) is acquiring such Note (or beneficial interest) for its own account or one or more accounts with respect to which it exercises sole investment discretion and that it and each such account is a qualified institutional buyer within the meaning of Rule 144A, (y) is aware that the transfer to it or exchange, as applicable, is being made in reliance upon the exemption from the provisions of Section 5 of the Securities Act provided by Rule 144A, and (z) acknowledges that it has received such information regarding the Guarantor as it has requested pursuant to Rule 144A(d)(4) or has determined not to request such information to the extent that the Guarantor is not then subject to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, or is not exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Exchange Act.
“
S&P
” means Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group, a division of McGraw Hill, Inc. and its successors.
“
Sale and Leaseback Transaction
” means, with respect to any Person, an arrangement whereby such Person enters into a lease of property previously transferred by such Person to the lessor.
“
Securities Act
” means the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
“
Significant Subsidiary
” of any Person means any Subsidiary, including its subsidiaries, that would be a “significant subsidiary” of such Person within the meaning of Rule 1-02 under Regulation S-X promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act.
“
Spot Rate
” means, for any currency, the spot rate at which that currency is offered for sale against U.S. Dollars as published in The Wall Street Journal on the Business Day immediately preceding the date of determination or, if that rate is not available in that publication, as determined in any publicly available source of similar market data.
“
Stated Maturity
” means (i) with respect to any Debt, the date specified as the fixed date on which the final installment of principal of such Debt is due and payable or (ii) with respect to any scheduled installment of principal of or interest on any Debt, the date specified as the fixed date on which such installment is due and payable as set forth in the documentation governing such Debt, not including any contingent obligation to repay, redeem or repurchase prior to the regularly scheduled date for payment.
“
Subordinated Debt
” means any Debt of the Guarantor which is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes or the Note Guarantee, as applicable, pursuant to a written agreement to that effect.
“
Subsidiary
” means with respect to any Person, any corporation, association or other business entity of which more than 50% of the outstanding Voting Stock is owned, directly or indirectly, by such Person,
provided, however
, that (i) none of Raízen Energia S.A. or any of its subsidiaries shall be a Subsidiary unless the Guarantor owns, directly or indirectly, more than 51% of the Voting Stock of that entity; and (ii) none of Raízen Combustíveis S.A. or any of its subsidiaries shall be a Subsidiary unless the Guarantor owns, directly or indirectly, more than 51% of the Voting Stock of that entity.
“
Substantially Wholly-Owned
” means, with respect to any Subsidiary, a Subsidiary at least 90% of the outstanding Capital Stock of which (other than director’s or other similar qualifying shares) is owned by the Guarantor or one or more Wholly Owned Subsidiaries (or a combination thereof) of the Guarantor.
“
Suspension Date
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.21.
"
Suspension Period
” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.21.
“
Total Consolidated Assets
” means the total amount of consolidated assets of the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries,
plus
the total amount of consolidated assets of Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A. and its Subsidiaries (to the extent the results of operations of such entities are consolidated by the Guarantor) and the Guarantor’s proportionate equity interest in
the total amount of the consolidated assets of Raízen Energia S.A. and Raízen Combustíveis S.A. and their respective Subsidiaries, in each case determined in accordance with IFRS.
“
Transfer Agent
” means Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas or such other transfer agent as the Guarantor shall appoint.
“
Trust Indenture Act
” means the U.S. Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended.
“
Trustee
” means the party named as such in the first paragraph of this Indenture or any successor trustee under this Indenture pursuant to Article 7.
“
Unrestricted Subsidiary
” means:
(1) any Subsidiary of the Guarantor (other than the Company) that at the time of determination shall be designated an Unrestricted Subsidiary by the management of the Guarantor in the manner provided below; and
(2) any Subsidiary of an Unrestricted Subsidiary.
The management of the Guarantor may designate any Restricted Subsidiary of the Guarantor (including any newly acquired or newly formed Subsidiary of the Guarantor) to be an Unrestricted Subsidiary pursuant to clause (1) above unless such Subsidiary or any of its Subsidiaries owns any Capital Stock or Debt of, or owns or holds any Lien on any property of, the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Guarantor that is not a Subsidiary of the Subsidiary to be so designated; provided, however, that either:
(a) the Subsidiary to be so designated has total consolidated assets of U.S.$1,000 or less; or
(b) if such Subsidiary has consolidated assets greater than U.S.$1,000, then such designation and Investment (treating such designation as an Investment in an Unrestricted Subsidiary at the time of designation) would be permitted under Section 4.08.
The management of the Guarantor may designate any Unrestricted Subsidiary to be a Restricted Subsidiary;
provided, however
, that immediately after giving effect to such designation:
(i) such designation shall be deemed an Incurrence of Debt by a Restricted Subsidiary and such designation shall only be permitted if such Debt is permitted under Section 4.07; and
(ii) no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing.
Any such designation of a Subsidiary as a Restricted Subsidiary, and any such designation of a Subsidiary as an Unrestricted Subsidiary pursuant to clause (1) above, by the management of the Guarantor shall be evidenced to the Trustee by promptly filing with the
Trustee an Officer’s Certificate certifying that such designation complied with the foregoing provisions. On the Issue Date, there will be no Unrestricted Subsidiary of the Guarantor.
“
U.S. Global Note
” means a Global Note that bears the Restricted Legend representing Notes issued and sold pursuant to Rule 144A
“
U.S. Government Obligations
” means obligations issued, directly and fully guaranteed or insured by the United States of America or by any agent or instrumentality thereof,
provided that
the full faith and credit of the United States of America is pledged in support thereof.
“
Voting Stock
” means, with respect to any Person, Capital Stock of any class or kind ordinarily having the power to vote for the election of directors, managers or other voting members of the governing body of such Person.
“
Wholly Owned
” means, with respect to any Subsidiary, a Subsidiary all of the outstanding Capital Stock of which (other than any director’s or other similar qualifying shares) is owned by the Guarantor and one or more Wholly Owned Subsidiaries (or a combination thereof).
Section 1.02
Rules of Construction
.
Unless the context otherwise requires or except as otherwise expressly provided:
(a) the terms defined in this Article have the meanings assigned to them in this Article and include the plural as well as the singular;
(b) an accounting term not otherwise defined has the meaning assigned to it in accordance with GAAP;
(c) “
herein
,” “
hereof
” and “
hereunder
” and other words of similar import refer to this Indenture as a whole and not to any particular Section, Article or other subdivision;
(d) all references to “
U.S. Dollars
”, “
U.S.$
” and “
$
” shall mean the lawful currency of the United States of America;
(e) all references to Sections or Articles or Exhibits refer to Sections or Articles or Exhibits of or to this Indenture unless otherwise indicated;
(f) references to agreements or instruments, or to statutes or regulations, are to such agreements or instruments, or statutes or regulations, as amended from time to time (or to successor statutes and regulations);
(g) references to the Guarantor and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis shall be deemed to include the Guarantor; and
(h) in the event that a transaction meets the criteria of more than one category of permitted transactions or listed exceptions, the Guarantor may classify such transaction as it, in its sole discretion, determines.
Section 1.03
Table of Contents; Headings
. The table of contents and headings of the Articles and Sections of this Indenture have been inserted for convenience of reference only, are not intended to be considered a part hereof and shall not modify or restrict any of the terms or provisions hereof.
Section 1.04
Form of Documents Delivered to Trustee
. In any case where several matters are required to be certified by, or covered by an opinion of, any specified Person, it is not necessary that all such matters be certified by, or covered by the opinion of, only one such Person, or that they be so certified or covered by only one document, but one such Person may certify or give an opinion with respect to some matters and one or more other such Persons as to other matters, and any such Person may certify or give an opinion as to such matters in one or several documents.
Any certificate or opinion of an Officer of the Company or the Guarantor may be based, insofar as it relates to legal matters, upon a certificate or opinion of, or representations by, counsel, unless such Officer knows, or in the exercise of reasonable care should know, that the certificate or opinion or representations with respect to the matters upon which his or her certificate or opinion is based are erroneous. Any such certificate or Opinion of Counsel may be based, insofar as it relates to factual matters, upon a certificate or opinion of, or representations by, an Officer or Officers of the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, stating that the information with respect to such factual matters is in the possession of the Company or the Guarantor, as the case may be, unless such counsel knows, or in the exercise of reasonable care should know, that the certificate or opinion or representations with respect to such matters are erroneous.
Where any Person is required to make, give or execute two or more applications, requests, consents, certificates, statements, opinions or other instruments under this Indenture, they may, but need not, be consolidated and form one instrument.
ARTICLE 2
THE NOTES
Section 2.01
Form, Dating and Denominations; Legends
. (a) The Notes and the Trustee’s certificate of authentication shall be substantially in the form attached as Exhibit A. The terms and provisions contained in the form of the Notes annexed as Exhibit A constitute, and are hereby expressly made, a part of this Indenture. The Notes may have notations, legends or endorsements required by law, rules of or agreements with national securities exchanges to which the Guarantor is subject, or usage. Each Note will be dated the date of its authentication. The Notes will be issuable in denominations of $200,000 in principal amount and any multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof.
(b) (i) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c) below or
Section 2.09(b)(iv), each Initial Note or Additional Note will bear the Restricted Legend.
(ii) Each Global Note, whether or not an Initial Note or Additional Note, will bear the DTC Legend or a similar legend of a Depositary other than DTC if DTC is not the Depositary.
(iii) Initial Notes and Additional Notes offered and sold in reliance on Regulation S will be issued as provided herein.
(iv) Initial Notes and Additional Notes offered and sold in reliance on any exception under the Securities Act other than Regulation S and Rule 144A will be issued, and upon the request of the Guarantor to the Trustee in writing, Initial Notes offered and sold in reliance on Rule 144A and/or Regulation S may be issued, in the form of Certificated Notes.
(c) If the Guarantor determines (upon the advice of counsel and such other certifications and evidence as the Guarantor may reasonably require) that a Note is eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144(k) under the Securities Act (or a successor provision) and that the Restricted Legend is no longer necessary or appropriate in order to ensure that subsequent transfers of the Note (or a beneficial interest therein) are effected in compliance with the Securities Act, the Guarantor may instruct the Trustee in writing to cancel the Note and issue to the Holder thereof (or to its transferee) a new Note of like tenor and amount, registered in the name of the Holder thereof (or its transferee), that does not bear the Restricted Legend, and the Trustee will comply with such instruction.
(d) By its acceptance of any Note bearing the Restricted Legend (or any beneficial interest in such a Note), each Holder thereof and each owner of a beneficial interest therein acknowledges the restrictions on transfer of such Note (and any such beneficial interest) set forth in this Indenture and in the Restricted Legend and agrees that it will transfer such Note (and any such beneficial interest) only in accordance with this Indenture and such legend.
Each Global Note shall be dated the date of its authentication. Each Certificated Note shall be dated the date of its authentication.
The Notes shall be printed, lithographed or engraved or produced by any combination of these methods or may be produced in any other manner permitted by the rules of any stock exchange on which the Notes may be listed, if any, all as determined by the Officer executing such Notes, as evidenced by their execution of such Notes.
Section 2.02
Execution and Authentication; Additional Notes
. (b) An Officer of the Guarantor shall execute the Notes for the Guarantor by facsimile or manual signature in the name and on behalf of the Guarantor. If an Officer whose signature is on a Note no longer holds that office at the time the Trustee authenticates the Note, the Note shall be valid nevertheless.
(b) A Note shall not be valid until an authorized signatory of the Trustee or the Authenticating Agent, upon receipt of an Officers' Certificate directing authentication, (manually) signs the certificate of authentication on the Note, with the signature constituting conclusive evidence that the Note has been authenticated under this Indenture.
(c) At any time and from time to time after the execution and delivery of this Indenture, the Guarantor may deliver Notes executed by the Company to the Trustee or the Authenticating Agent for authentication. The Trustee or the Authenticating Agent will authenticate and deliver:
(i) Notes for original issue in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $500,000,000; and
(ii) Additional Notes from time to time for original issue in aggregate principal amounts specified by the Company, which Additional Notes will be treated as a single class with the Initial Notes issued under this Indenture, including, without limitation, waivers, amendments, redemptions and offers to purchase,
provided
that if the Additional Notes are not fungible with the Initial Notes for United States federal income tax purposes, the Additional Notes will have a separate CUSIP number;
after the following conditions have been met:
(A) Receipt by the Trustee of an Officers’ Certificate specifying:
(1) the amount of Notes to be authenticated and the date on which the Notes are to be authenticated;
(2) whether the Notes are to be Initial Notes or Additional Notes;
(3) in the case of Additional Notes, that the issuance of such Notes does not contravene any provision of
Article 4;
(4) whether the Notes are to be issued as one or more Global Notes or Certificated Notes; and
(5) other information the Company may determine to include or the Trustee may reasonably request.
(B) Receipt by the Trustee of an Opinion that such Notes, when authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and issued by the Company in the manner and subject to any conditions specified in such Opinion of Counsel, will constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the Company, enforceable in accordance with their terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization and other laws of general applicability relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights and to general equity principles.
Section 2.03
Registrar, Paying Agent and Authenticating Agent; Paying Agent to Hold Money in Trust
. (c) The Company may appoint one or more Registrars and one or more Transfer Agents or Paying Agents, and the Trustee may appoint, with a copy of any such appointment to the Company, an Authenticating Agent, in which case each reference in this Indenture to the Trustee in respect of the obligations of the Trustee to be performed by the Authenticating Agent will be deemed to be references to the Authenticating Agent. The terms
“
Transfer Agent
” and “
Paying Agent
” include any additional Transfer Agent or Paying Agent, as the case may be. The term “
Registrar
” includes any co-Registrar. The Company and the Trustee will enter into an appropriate agreement with the Authenticating Agent implementing the provisions of this Indenture relating to the obligations of the Trustee to be performed by the Authenticating Agent and the related rights. The Registrar shall provide to the Company and the Trustee, if the Trustee is not the Registrar, a current copy of the Register from time to time upon written request of the Company or the Trustee, as the case may be. The Company hereby appoints upon the terms and subject to the conditions herein set forth Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Trustee, Registrar, Principal Paying Agent and Transfer Agent and Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A. as Luxembourg Paying Agent. If, and for so long as, the Notes are listed on the Official List of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and its rules so require, the Company will publish a notice of any change of Paying Agent in the
Luxemburger Wort
or another leading daily a newspaper having a general circulation in Luxembourg.
(b) The Registrar shall keep a record of all the Notes and shall make such record available during regular business hours for inspection upon the written request of the Company provided a reasonable amount of time prior to such inspection. Such books and records shall include notations as to whether such Notes have been redeemed, or otherwise paid or cancelled, and, in the case of mutilated, destroyed, defaced, stolen or lost Notes, whether such Notes have been replaced. In the case of the replacement of any of the Notes, the Trustee shall keep a record of the Note so replaced, and the Notes issued in replacement thereof. In the case of the cancellation of any of the Notes, the Registrar shall keep a record of the Note so cancelled and the date on which such Note was cancelled. Each Transfer Agent shall notify the Registrar of any transfers or exchanges of Notes effected by it. The Registrar shall not be required to register the transfer of or exchange Certificated Notes for a period of 14 days preceding any date of selection of Notes for redemption, or register the transfer of or exchange any Certificated Notes previously called for redemption.
(c) All Notes surrendered for payment, redemption, registration of transfer or exchange shall be cancelled by the Registrar, the relevant Transfer Agent or Paying Agent or the Trustee, as the case may be. Each Registrar, Paying Agent and Transfer Agent shall notify the Trustee of the surrender and cancellation of such Notes and shall deliver such Notes to the Trustee. The Trustee may destroy or cause to be destroyed all such Notes surrendered for payment, redemption, registration of transfer or exchange and, if so destroyed, shall promptly deliver a certificate of destruction to the Company.
(d) The Paying Agent shall comply with applicable backup withholding tax and information reporting requirements under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the U.S. Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder with respect to payments made under the Notes (including, to the extent required, the collection of Internal Revenue Service Forms W-8 and W-9 and the filing of U.S. Internal Revenue Service Forms 1099 and 1096).
(e) By 10:00 A.M. New York time, no later than one Business Day prior to each Payment Date on any Note, the Company shall deposit with the Principal Paying Agent in immediately available funds a sum in U.S. Dollars sufficient to pay such principal and interest when so becoming due (including any Additional Amounts). The Company shall request that the
bank through which such payment is to be made agree to supply to the Principal Paying Agent by 10:00 A.M. (New York time) two Business Days prior to the due date from any such payment an irrevocable confirmation (by tested telex) of its intention to make such payment. Each Paying Agent shall hold in trust for the benefit of the Holders or the Trustee all money held by the Paying Agent for the payment of principal of and interest on the Notes and will promptly notify the Trustee in writing of any default by the Company in making any such payment. The Company at any time may require a Paying Agent to pay all money held by it to the Trustee and account for any funds disbursed, and the Trustee may at any time during the continuance of any payment default, upon written request to a Paying Agent, request the Paying Agent to pay all money held by it to the Trustee and to account for any funds disbursed, whereupon the Paying Agent shall comply with such request and shall have no further liability for the money so paid over to the Trustee.
Section 2.04
Replacement Notes
. If a mutilated Note is surrendered to the Trustee or if a Holder claims that its Note has been lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken, the Company will issue and the Trustee will authenticate, upon provision of evidence satisfactory to the Trustee that such Note was lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken, a replacement Note of like tenor and principal amount and bearing a number not contemporaneously outstanding. Every replacement Note is an additional obligation of the Company and entitled to the benefits of this Indenture. If required by the Trustee or the Company, an indemnity must be furnished that is sufficient in the judgment of both the Trustee and the Company to protect the Company and the Trustee from any loss they may suffer if a Note is replaced. The Company may charge the Holder for the expenses of the Company and the Trustee in replacing a Note. In case the mutilated, lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken Note has become or is about to become due and payable, the Company in its discretion may pay the Note instead of issuing a replacement Note. Each Note authenticated and delivered in exchange for or in lieu of any such mutilated, defaced, destroyed, stolen or lost Note shall carry rights to accrued and unpaid interest and to interest to accrue equivalent to the rights that were carried by such Note before such Note was mutilated, defaced, destroyed, stolen or lost.
Section 2.05
Outstanding Notes
. (d) Notes outstanding at any time are all Notes that have been authenticated by the Trustee except for:
(i) Notes cancelled by the Trustee or delivered to it for cancellation;
(ii) any Note which has been replaced or paid pursuant to
Section 2.04 unless and until the Trustee and the Company receive proof satisfactory to them that the replaced Note is held by a protected purchaser; and
(iii) on or after the maturity date or any Redemption Date or date for purchase of the Notes pursuant to an Offer to Purchase, those Notes payable or to be redeemed or purchased on that date for which the Trustee (or Paying Agent, other than the Company or an Affiliate of the Company) holds money sufficient to pay all amounts then due thereunder.
(b) A Note does not cease to be outstanding because the Company or one of its Affiliates holds the Note,
provided that
in determining whether the Holders of the requisite principal amount of the outstanding Notes have given or taken any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action hereunder, Notes owned by the
Company or any Affiliate of the Company will be disregarded and deemed not to be outstanding (it being understood that in determining whether the Trustee is protected in relying upon any such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action, only Notes in respect of which a Responsible Officer of the Trustee has received written notice from the Company that such Notes are so owned will be so disregarded). Notes so owned which have been pledged in good faith may be regarded as outstanding if the pledgee establishes to the satisfaction of the Trustee the pledgee’s right so to act with respect to such Notes and that the pledgee is not the Company or any Affiliate of the Company.
Section 2.06
Temporary Notes
. Until definitive Notes are ready for delivery, the Company may prepare and the Trustee will authenticate temporary Notes. Temporary Notes will be substantially in the form of definitive Notes but may have insertions, substitutions, omissions and other variations determined to be appropriate by the Officer executing the temporary Notes, as evidenced by the execution of the temporary Notes. If temporary Notes are issued, the Company will cause definitive Notes to be prepared without unreasonable delay. After the preparation of definitive Notes, the temporary Notes will be exchangeable for definitive Notes upon surrender of the temporary Notes at the office or agency of the Company designated for such purpose pursuant to
Section 4.02, without charge to the Holder. Upon surrender for cancellation of any temporary Notes the Company will execute and the Trustee will authenticate and deliver in exchange therefor a like principal amount of definitive Notes of authorized denominations. Until so exchanged, the temporary Notes will be entitled to the same benefits under this Indenture as definitive Notes.
Section 2.07
Cancellation
. The Company at any time may, but shall not be obligated to, deliver to the Trustee for cancellation any Notes previously authenticated and delivered hereunder which the Company may have acquired in any manner whatsoever, and may deliver to the Trustee for cancellation any Notes previously authenticated hereunder which the Company has not issued and sold. Any Registrar, Transfer Agent or Paying Agent will forward to the Trustee any Notes surrendered to it for transfer, exchange or payment. The Trustee will cancel all Notes surrendered for transfer, exchange, payment or cancellation and dispose of them in accordance with its normal procedures. The Company may not issue new Notes to replace Notes it has paid in full or delivered to the Trustee for cancellation.
Section 2.08
CUSIP and ISIN Numbers
. The Company in issuing the Notes may use “CUSIP” and “ISIN” numbers, and the Trustee will use CUSIP numbers or ISIN numbers in notices of redemption or exchange or in Offers to Purchase as a convenience to Holders, the notice to state that no representation is made as to the correctness of such numbers either as printed on the Notes or as contained in any notice of redemption or exchange or Offer to Purchase. The Company will promptly notify the Trustee in writing of any change in the CUSIP or ISIN numbers.
Section 2.09
Registration, Transfer and Exchange
. (e) The Notes will be issued in registered form only, without coupons, and the Company shall cause the Registrar to maintain a register (the “
Register
”) of the Notes, for registering the record ownership of the Notes by the Holders and transfers and exchanges of the Notes. Upon written request from the Company, the Registrar shall provide the Company with a copy of the Register to enable it to maintain a register of the Notes at its registered office.
(b) (i) Each Global Note will be registered in the name of the Depositary or its nominee and, so long as DTC is serving as the Depositary thereof, will bear the DTC Legend.
(ii) Each Global Note will be delivered to the Trustee as custodian for the DTC. Transfers of a Global Note (but not a beneficial interest therein) will be limited to transfers thereof in whole, but not in part, to the Depositary, its successors or their respective nominees, except (1) as set forth in Section 2.09(b)(iv) and (2) transfers of portions thereof in the form of Certificated Notes may be made upon request of an Agent Member (for itself or on behalf of a beneficial owner) by written notice given to the Trustee by or on behalf of the Depositary in accordance with customary procedures of the Depositary and in compliance with this Section and
Section 2.10.
(iii) Agent Members will have no rights under this Indenture with respect to any Global Note held on their behalf by the Depositary, and the Depositary or its nominee, as the case may be, shall be treated by the Company, the Trustee and any agent of the Company or the Trustee as the absolute owner and Holder of such Global Note for all purposes whatsoever. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Depositary or its nominee may grant proxies and otherwise authorize any Person (including any Agent Member and any Person that holds a beneficial interest in a Global Note through an Agent Member) to take any action which a Holder is entitled to take under this Indenture or the Notes, and nothing herein will impair, as between the Depositary and its Agent Members, the operation of customary practices governing the exercise of the rights of a holder of any security.
(iv) If (x) the Depositary notifies the Company that it is unwilling or unable to continue as Depositary for a Global Note and a successor depositary is not appointed by the Company within 90 days of the notice or (y) an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and the Trustee has received a written request therefor from the Depositary, the Trustee will promptly exchange each beneficial interest in the Global Note for one or more Certificated Notes in authorized denominations having an equal aggregate principal amount registered in the name of the owner of such beneficial interest, as identified to the Trustee by the Depositary in writing, and thereupon the Global Note will be deemed canceled. If such Note does not bear the Restricted Legend, then the Certificated Notes issued in exchange therefor will not bear the Restricted Legend. If such Note bears the Restricted Legend, then the Certificated Notes issued in exchange therefor will bear the Restricted Legend.
(c) Each Certificated Note will be registered in the name of the holder thereof or its nominee.
(d) A Holder may transfer a Note (or a beneficial interest therein) to another Person or exchange a Note (or a beneficial interest therein) for another Note or Notes of any authorized denomination by presenting to the Trustee a written request therefor stating the name of the proposed transferee or requesting such an exchange, accompanied by any certification, opinion or other document required by
Section 2.10. The Registrar will promptly register any transfer or exchange that meets the requirements of this Section by noting the same in the register maintained by the Registrar for the purpose;
provided that
:
(x) no transfer or exchange will be effective until it is registered in such Register, and
(y) the Trustee will not be required (i) to issue or cause the registration of the transfer of or exchange of any Note for a period of 14 days before a selection of Notes to be redeemed or purchased pursuant to an Offer to Purchase, (ii) to register the transfer of or exchange any Note so selected for redemption or purchase in whole or in part, except, in the case of a partial redemption or purchase, that portion of any Note not being redeemed or purchased, or (iii) if a redemption or a purchase pursuant to an Offer to Purchase is to occur after a Regular Record Date but on or before the corresponding Interest Payment Date, to register the transfer of or exchange any Note on or after the Regular Record Date and before the date of redemption or purchase. Prior to the registration of any transfer, the Company, the Trustee and their agents will treat the Person in whose name the Note is registered as the owner and Holder thereof for all purposes (whether or not the Note is overdue), and will not be affected by notice to the contrary.
From time to time the Company will execute and the Trustee will authenticate additional Notes as necessary in order to permit the registration of a transfer or exchange in accordance with this Section.
No service charge will be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange of any Note, but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any transfer tax or similar governmental charge payable in connection therewith (other than a transfer tax or other similar governmental charge payable upon exchange pursuant to subsection (b)(iv)).
(e) (ii)
Global Note to Global Note
. If a beneficial interest in a Global Note is transferred or exchanged for a beneficial interest in another Global Note, the Trustee will (x) record a decrease in the principal amount of the Global Note being transferred or exchanged equal to the principal amount of such transfer or exchange and (y) record a like increase in the principal amount of the other Global Note. Any beneficial interest in one Global Note that is transferred to a Person who takes delivery in the form of an interest in another Global Note, or exchanged for an interest in another Global Note, will, upon transfer or exchange, cease to be an interest in such Global Note and become an interest in the other Global Note and, accordingly, will thereafter be subject to all transfer and exchange restrictions, if any, and other procedures applicable to beneficial interests in such other Global Note for as long as it remains such an interest.
(ii)
Global Note to Certificated Note
. If a beneficial interest in a Global Note is transferred or exchanged for a Certificated Note, the Trustee will (x) record a decrease in the principal amount of such Global Note equal to the principal amount of such
transfer or exchange and (y) deliver one or more new Certificated Notes in authorized denominations having an equal aggregate principal amount to the transferee (in the case of a transfer) or the owner of such beneficial interest (in the case of an exchange), registered in the name provided in writing by the Depositary of such transferee or owner, as applicable.
(iii)
Certificated Note to Global Note
. If a Certificated Note is transferred or exchanged for a beneficial interest in a Global Note, the Trustee will (x) cancel such Certificated Note, (y) record an increase in the principal amount of such Global Note equal to the principal amount of such transfer or exchange and credit such increase to the account of the Agent Member at the Depositary as instructed in writing by the Holder of the Certificated Note and (z) in the event that such transfer or exchange involves less than the entire principal amount of the canceled Certificated Note, deliver to the Holder thereof one or more new Certificated Notes in authorized denominations having an aggregate principal amount equal to the untransferred or unexchanged portion of the canceled Certificated Note, registered in the name of the Holder thereof.
(iv)
Certificated Note to Certificated Note
. If a Certificated Note is transferred or exchanged for another Certificated Note, the Trustee will (x) cancel the Certificated Note being transferred or exchanged, (y) deliver one or more new Certificated Notes in authorized denominations having an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of such transfer or exchange to the transferee (in the case of a transfer) or the Holder of the canceled Certificated Note (in the case of an exchange), registered in the name of such transferee or Holder, as applicable, and (z) if such transfer or exchange involves less than the entire principal amount of the canceled Certificated Note, deliver to the Holder thereof one or more Certificated Notes in authorized denominations having an aggregate principal amount equal to the untransferred or unexchanged portion of the canceled Certificated Note, registered in the name of the Holder thereof.
(v)
Responsibility and Liability for Actions of Depositary
. Neither the Trustee nor any Agent shall have any responsibility or liability for any actions taken or not taken by the Depositary.
Section 2.10
Restrictions on Transfer and Exchange
. (f) The transfer or exchange of any Note (or a beneficial interest therein) may only be made in accordance with this Section and Section 2.09 and, in the case of a Global Note (or a beneficial interest therein), the applicable rules and procedures of the Depositary. The Trustee shall refuse to cause the registration of any requested transfer or exchange that does not comply with the preceding sentence.
(b) Subject to paragraph (c), the transfer or exchange of any Note (or a beneficial interest therein) of the type set forth in column A below for a Note (or a beneficial interest therein) of the type set forth in column B below may only be made in compliance with the certification requirements (if any) described in the clause of this paragraph set forth opposite column C below.
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U.S. Global Note
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U.S. Global Note
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(1)
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U.S. Global Note
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Offshore Global Note
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(2)
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U.S. Global Note
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Certificated Note
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(3)
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Offshore Global Note
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U.S. Global Note
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(4)
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Offshore Global Note
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Offshore Global Note
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(1)
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Offshore Global Note
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Certificated Note
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(1)
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Certificated Note
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U.S. Global Note
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(4)
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Certificated Note
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Offshore Global Note
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(2)
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Certificated Note
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Certificated Note
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(3)
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(1) No certification is required.
(2) The Person requesting the transfer or exchange must deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee a duly completed and executed Regulation S Certificate;
provided that
if the requested transfer or exchange is made by the Holder of a Certificated Note that does not bear the Restricted Legend, then no certification is required.
(3) The Person requesting the transfer or exchange must deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee (x) a duly completed and executed Rule 144A Certificate or (y) a duly completed and executed Regulation S Certificate, or an Opinion of Counsel and such other certifications and evidence as the Company may reasonably require in order to determine that the proposed transfer or exchange is being made in compliance with the Securities Act and any applicable securities laws of any state of the United States;
provided that
if the requested transfer or exchange is made by the Holder of a Certificated Note that does not bear the Restricted Legend, then no certification is required. In the event that (i) a duly completed and executed Regulation S Certificate is delivered to the Trustee or (ii) a Certificated Note that does not bear the Restricted Legend is surrendered for transfer or exchange, upon transfer or exchange the Trustee will deliver a Certificated Note that does not bear the Restricted Legend.
(4) The Person requesting the transfer or exchange must deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee a duly completed and executed Rule 144A Certificate.
(c) No certification is required in connection with any transfer or exchange of any Note (or a beneficial interest therein) after such Note is eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144(k) under the Securities Act (or a successor provision);
provided that
the Company has provided the Trustee with an Officers’ Certificate to that effect, and the Company may require from any Person requesting a transfer or exchange in reliance upon this clause an Opinion of Counsel and any other reasonable certifications and evidence in order to support such certificate. Any Certificated Note delivered in reliance upon this paragraph will not bear the Restricted Legend.
(d) The Trustee will retain copies of all certificates, opinions and other documents received in connection with the transfer or exchange of a Note (or a beneficial interest therein), and the Company will have the right to inspect and make copies thereof at any reasonable time upon written notice within a reasonable period of time to the Trustee.
Section 2.11
Open Market Purchases
. The Company or any of its Affiliates may at any time purchase Notes in the open market or otherwise at any agreed upon price.
ARTICLE 3
ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS; REDEMPTION
Section 3.01
Additional Amounts
. (g) All payments by the Company in respect of the Notes or the Guarantor in respect of a Note Guarantee will be made without withholding or deduction for or on account of any present or future taxes, duties, assessments, or other governmental charges of whatever nature imposed or levied by or on behalf of any jurisdiction in which the Company or the Guarantor is organized or is a resident for tax purposes, or any other jurisdiction through which any payments under the notes are made by or on behalf of the Company, or any political subdivision or authority thereof or therein having power to tax (a “
Relevant Jurisdiction
”), unless the Company or the Guarantor is compelled by law to deduct or withhold such taxes, duties, assessments, or governmental charges. In such event, the Company or the Guarantor will make such deduction or withholding, make payment of the amount so withheld to the appropriate governmental authority and pay such additional amounts as may be necessary to ensure that the net amounts receivable by Holders of Notes after such withholding or deduction shall equal the respective amounts of principal and interest which would have been receivable in respect of the Notes in the absence of such withholding or deduction (“
Additional Amounts
”).
No such Additional Amounts shall be payable:
(i) to, or to a third party on behalf of, a Holder who is liable for such taxes, duties, assessments or governmental charges in respect of such note by reason of the existence of any present or former connection between such Holder (or between a fiduciary, settlor, beneficiary, member or shareholder of such Holder, if such Holder is an estate, a trust, a partnership, a limited liability company or a corporation) and the Relevant Jurisdiction, including, without limitation, such Holder (or such fiduciary, settlor, beneficiary, member or shareholder) being or having been a citizen or resident thereof or being or having been engaged in a trade or business or present therein or having, or having had, a permanent establishment therein, other than the mere holding of the Note or enforcement of rights and the receipt of payments with respect to the Note;
(ii) in respect of Notes surrendered (if surrender is required) more than 30 days after the Relevant Date except to the extent that the Holder of such Note would have been entitled to such Additional Amounts, on surrender of such Note for payment on the last day of such period of 30 days;
(iii) where such Additional Amount is imposed on a payment to an individual and is required to be made pursuant to any law implementing or complying with, or introduced in order to conform to, European Council Directive 2003/48/EC or any other directive implementing the conclusions of the ECOFIN Council Meeting of 26-27 November 2000;
(iv) to, or to a third party on behalf of, a Holder who is liable for such taxes, duties, assessments or other governmental charges by reason of such Holder’s failure to comply with any certification, identification or other reporting requirement concerning the nationality, residence, identity or connection with the Relevant Jurisdiction, if (1) compliance is required by the Relevant Jurisdiction, as a precondition to, exemption from, or reduction in the
rate of, the tax, duty, assessment or other governmental charge and (2) the Company has given the Holders or such third party, as applicable, at least 30 days’ notice that they will be required to provide such certification, identification or other requirement;
(v) in respect of any estate, inheritance, gift, sales, transfer, capital gains, excise or personal property or similar tax, duty, assessment or governmental charge;
(vi) in respect of any tax, duty, assessment or other governmental charge which is payable other than by deduction or withholding from payments of principal of or interest on the Note or by direct payment by the Company or the Guarantor in respect of claims made against the Company or the Guarantor; or
(vii) in respect of any combination of the above.
(b) No Additional Amounts shall be paid with respect to any payment on a Note to a Holder who is a fiduciary, a partnership, a limited liability company or other than the sole beneficial owner of that payment to the extent that payment would be required by the laws of the Relevant Jurisdiction to be included in the income, for tax purposes, of a beneficiary or settlor with respect to the fiduciary, a member of that partnership, an interest holder in a limited liability company or a beneficial owner who would not have been entitled to the Additional Amounts had that beneficiary, settlor, member or beneficial owner been the Holder. The Notes are subject in all cases to any tax, fiscal or other law or regulation or administrative or judicial interpretation. Except as specifically provided above, neither the Company nor the Guarantor shall be required to make a payment with respect to any tax, duty, assessment or governmental charge imposed by any government or a political subdivision or taxing authority thereof or therein.
(c) In the event that Additional Amounts actually paid with respect to the Notes are based on rates of deduction or withholding of withholding taxes in excess of the appropriate rate applicable to the Holder of such Notes, and, as a result thereof such Holder is entitled to make claim for a refund or credit of such excess from the authority imposing such withholding tax, then such Holder shall, by accepting such Notes, be deemed to have assigned and transferred all right, title, and interest to any such claim for a refund or credit of such excess to the Company.
(d) Any reference in this Indenture or the Notes to principal, interest or any other amount payable in respect of the Notes by the Company or the Note Guarantee by the Guarantor will be deemed also to refer to any Additional Amount, unless the context requires otherwise, that may be payable with respect to that amount under the obligations referred to in this Section. The foregoing obligation will survive termination or discharge of this Indenture.
Section 3.02
Optional Redemption with a Make-Whole Premium
(a) Prior to March 14, 2018, the Company may, at its or the Guarantor's option, redeem all of the Notes at any time or part of the Notes from time to time at a Redemption Price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes
plus
the Applicable Premium as of, and accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the Redemption Date (subject
to the right of Holders of the Notes on the relevant Record Date to receive interest due on the relevant Interest Payment Date).
(b) Any notice to Holders of the Notes pursuant to Section 3.02(a) shall specify the Redemption Date, the CUSIP or ISIN numbers, the interest to be paid on the Redemption Date, and shall be accompanied by an Officers’ Certificate of the Company or the Guarantor as to the estimated Applicable Premium due in connection with such redemption (calculated as if the date of such notice were the Redemption Date), setting forth the details for such computation. Two Business Days prior to such redemption, the Company or the Guarantor shall deliver to the Trustee and each Holder an Officers’ Certificate specifying the calculation of the Applicable Premium as of the Redemption Date. In the event the Company or the Guarantor shall incorrectly compute the Applicable Premium payable in connection with the Notes to be redeemed, the Holders shall not be bound by such incorrect computation, but instead, shall be entitled to receive an amount equal to the correct Applicable Premium computed in compliance with the terms of this Indenture.
Section 3.03
Optional Redemption Without a Make-Whole Premium
. On and after March 14, 2018, the Company may, at its option or the Guarantor's, redeem all of the Notes at any time or part of the Notes from time to time at the following Redemption Prices (expressed as a percentage of principal amount),
plus
accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the Redemption Date (subject to the right of Holders of the Notes on the relevant Record Date to receive interest due on the relevant Interest Payment Date), if redeemed during the twelve-month period commencing on March 14 of the years set forth below:
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2018
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102.500%
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2019
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101.666%
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2020
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100.833%
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2021 and thereafter
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100.000%
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Section 3.04
Optional Redemption upon Sale of Equity Interests
(a) At any time prior to March 14, 2016, the Company or the Guarantor may, on any one or more occasions, redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of notes issued under this Indenture at a Redemption Price of 105.00% of the principal amount,
plus
accrued and unpaid interest to the Redemption Date, using cash in an amount up to the amount of the net cash proceeds of a sale of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company or the Guarantor or any Subsidiary thereof;
provided that
:
(i) at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of notes originally issued under this Indenture (excluding notes held by the Company and its Subsidiaries) remains outstanding immediately after the occurrence of such redemption; and
(ii) the redemption occurs within 90 days of the date of the closing of such sale of Equity Interests.
(b) Notice of any redemption upon any sale of Equity Interests may be given prior to the completion thereof, and any such redemption or notice may, at the Company’s or the Guarantor’s discretion, be subject to one or more condition precedent, including, but not limited to, completion of the related sale.
Section 3.05
Redemption for Taxation Reasons
. If as a result of any change in or amendment to the laws (or any rules or regulations thereunder) of a Relevant Jurisdiction, or any amendment to or change in an official interpretation, administration or application of such laws, treaties, rules, or regulations (including a holding by a court of competent jurisdiction), which change or amendment becomes effective or, in the case of a change in official position, is announced on or after the issue date of the Notes (or in the case of a successor on or after the date a successor assumes the obligations under the Notes), (i) the Company or any successor has or will become obligated to pay any Additional Amounts in excess of the Additional Amounts the Company or any such successor would be obligated to pay if payments were subject to withholding or deduction at a rate of 0% (or in the case of a successor the rate of withholding in the jurisdiction of any successor to the Company on the date such successor replaces the Company) or (ii) Guarantor or any successor has or will become obligated to pay Additional Amounts in excess of the Additional Amounts Guarantor or any such successor would be obligated to pay if payments were subject to withholding or deduction at a rate of 15% or at a rate of 25% in case the Holder of the Notes is resident in a tax haven jurisdiction for Brazilian tax purposes (i.e., countries which do not impose any income tax or which impose it at a maximum rate lower than 20% or where the laws impose restrictions on the disclosure of ownership composition or securities ownership) (the rates in (i) and (ii), the “
Minimum Withholding Level
”), as a result of the taxes, duties, assessments and other governmental charges described above, the Company, the Guarantor or any such successor may, at its option, redeem all, but not less than all, of the Notes, at a Redemption Price equal to 100% of their principal amount, together with interest accrued to the date fixed for redemption, upon publication of irrevocable notice of redemption not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days prior to the date fixed for redemption. No notice of such redemption may be given earlier than 90 days prior to the earliest date on which such Additional Amounts would first be paid were a payment then due. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company, the Guarantor or any successor shall not have the right to so redeem the Notes unless: (i) it or the Guarantor, as the case may be, has taken reasonable measures to avoid the obligation to pay Additional Amounts (provided, however, for this purpose reasonable measures shall not include the Company, the Guarantor or any successor moving or changing jurisdiction); and (ii) it or the Guarantor, as the case may be, has complied with all necessary regulations to legally effect such redemption.
Section 3.06
Method, Effect and Notice of Redemption
. The election of the Company or the Guarantor for the Company to redeem the Notes pursuant to Section 3.02 through Section 3.05 shall be evidenced by a Board Resolution. In case of any redemption of Notes at the election of the Company, the Company shall, at least 75 days prior to the Redemption Date fixed by the Company (unless a shorter notice shall be satisfactory to the Trustee), notify the Trustee in writing of such Redemption Date. In the event that the Company or the Guarantor or any successor elects for the Company to so redeem the Notes, it will deliver to the Trustee: (i) a certificate, signed in the name of the Company by any two of its Officers or by its attorney-in-fact in accordance with its bylaws or those of any successor, as the case may be, stating that the Company, the Guarantor, or any successor, as the case may be, is entitled to
redeem the Notes pursuant to their terms and setting forth a statement of facts showing that the condition or conditions precedent to the right of the Company, the Guarantor or any successor, as the case may be, to so redeem have occurred or been satisfied; and (ii) an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the Company or any successor or the Guarantor or any successor thereto has or will become obligated to pay Additional Amounts in excess of the Additional Amounts payable at the Minimum Withholding Level as a result of the change or amendment, that the Company, the Guarantor or any successor cannot avoid payment of such excess Additional Amounts by taking reasonable measures available to it and that all governmental requirements necessary for the Company, the Guarantor or any successor to effect the redemption have been complied with. In the event that less than all of the Notes are to be redeemed at any time, selection of Notes for redemption will be made by the Trustee in compliance with the requirements governing redemptions of the principal securities exchange, if any, on which Notes are listed or if such securities exchange has no requirement governing redemption or the Notes are not then listed on a securities exchange, on a
pro rata
basis or by lot (or, in the case of Notes issued in global form, in accordance with the procedures of DTC). If Notes are redeemed in part, the remaining outstanding principal amount (including any additional Notes, but excluding any Notes held by the Company or any of its Affiliates) must be at least equal to U.S.$100.0 million. A new Note in a principal amount equal to the unredeemed portion thereof, if any, will be issued in the name of the Holder thereof upon cancellation of the original Note (or appropriate adjustments to the amount and beneficial interests in a global note will be made, as appropriate).
Section 3.07
Notice of Redemption by the Company
. In the case of redemption of Notes pursuant to Section 3.02 through 3.05, notice of redemption shall be mailed at least 30 but not more than 60 days before the Redemption Date to each Holder of any Note to be redeemed by first-class mail at its registered address or otherwise in accordance with the procedures of the DTC and such notice shall be irrevocable. If Notes are to be redeemed in part only, the notice of redemption will state the portion of the principal amount thereof to be redeemed. For so long as the Notes are listed on the Official List of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange for trading on the Global Exchange Market and the rules of the exchange require, the Company will cause notices of redemption to also be published in English on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange website.
Section 3.08
Additional Redemption Procedures
.
In addition to the requirements set forth in Sections 3.06 and 3.07 with respect to a notice of redemption, the notice shall state:
(i) the Redemption Date;
(ii) the Redemption Price;
(iii) the name and address of the Paying Agents;
(iv) that Notes called for redemption must be surrendered to a Paying Agent to collect the Redemption Price;
(v) that, unless the Company defaults in making such redemption payment or the Paying Agent is prohibited from making such payment pursuant to the terms of
this Indenture, interest on Notes called for redemption ceases to accrue on and after the Redemption Date;
(vi) the paragraph of the Notes pursuant to which the Notes called for redemption are being redeemed; and
(vii) the CUSIP or ISIN number, if any.
At the Company’s election and at its written request, the Trustee shall give the notice of redemption in the Company’s name and at the Company’s expense;
provided that
the Company shall deliver to the Trustee, at least 75 days prior to the Redemption Date, an Officers’ Certificate requesting that the Trustee give such notice and providing the form of such notice in such notice.
Section 3.09
Deposit of Redemption Price
. By 10:00 A.M. New York City time, no later than one Business Day prior to the Redemption Date, the Company shall deposit with the Principal Paying Agent U.S. Dollars in immediately available funds sufficient to pay the Redemption Price of and accrued interest on the Notes other than Notes that have been delivered by the Company to the Trustee at least 15 days prior to the Redemption Date for cancellation. The Company shall require the bank through which such payment is to be made to supply to the Principal Paying Agent by 10:00 A.M. (New York time) two Business Days prior to the due date from any such payment an irrevocable confirmation (by tested telex) of its intention to make such payment.
Section 3.10
Effect of Notice of Redemption
. Notice of redemption having been given as aforesaid, the Notes shall, on the Redemption Date, become due and payable at the applicable Redemption Price (together with accrued interest, if any, to the Redemption Date), and from and after such date (except in the event of a default in the payment of the Redemption Price and accrued interest) such Notes shall cease to bear interest. Upon surrender of any such Note for redemption in accordance with such notice, such Note shall be paid by the Company at the Redemption Price, together with accrued interest, if any, to the Redemption Date;
provided
,
however
,
that
installments of interest whose Payment Date is on or prior to the Redemption Date shall be payable to the Holders of such Notes registered as such at the close of business on the relevant Record Dates according to their terms.
If any Note to be redeemed shall not be so paid upon surrender thereof in accordance with the Company’s instructions for redemption, the principal shall, until paid, bear interest from the Redemption Date at the rate borne by the Notes. Upon surrender to the Paying Agent, such Notes shall be paid at the applicable Redemption Price,
plus
accrued interest to the Redemption Date;
provided
,
however
,
that
installments of interest payable on or prior to the Redemption Date shall be payable to the Holders of such Notes registered as such at the close of business on the relevant Record Date according to their terms.
Section 3.11
Offer to Purchase
. (h) An
“
Offer to Purchase
” means an offer by the Company or the Guarantor to purchase Notes as required by this Indenture. An Offer to Purchase must be made by written offer (the “
offer
”) sent to the Holders, at the address for each Holder appearing in the Register maintained by the Registrar (and, if the Notes are then listed on
the Official List of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and its rules so require, the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, will publish a notice in a newspaper having a general circulation in Luxembourg). The Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, will notify the Trustee in writing at least 15 days (or such shorter period as is acceptable to the Trustee) prior to sending the offer to Holders of its obligation to make an Offer to Purchase, and the offer will be sent by the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable or, at the Company’s or the Guarantor’s written request, by the Trustee in the name and at the expense of the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable.
(b) The offer must include or state the following as to the terms of the Offer to Purchase:
(i) the provision of this Indenture pursuant to which the Offer to Purchase is being made;
(ii) the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes offered to be purchased by the Company or the Guarantor pursuant to the Offer to Purchase (including, if less than 100%, the manner by which such amount has been determined pursuant to this Indenture) (the “
purchase amount
”);
(iii) the purchase price, including the portion thereof representing accrued interest;
(iv) an expiration date (the “
expiration date
”) not less than 30 days or more than 60 days after the date of the offer, and a settlement date for purchase (the “
purchase date
”) not more than five Business Days after the expiration date;
(v) information concerning the business of the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries which the Company or the Guarantor in good faith believes will enable the Holders to make an informed decision with respect to the Offer to Purchase, at a minimum to include:
(A) the most recent annual and quarterly financial statements of the Guarantor;
(B) a description of any material developments in the Guarantor’s business subsequent to the date of the latest of the financial statements (including a description of the events requiring the Company to make the Offer to Purchase); and
(C) if applicable, appropriate pro forma financial information concerning the Offer to Purchase and the events requiring the Company to make the Offer to Purchase;
(vi) a Holder may tender all or any portion of its Notes, subject to the requirement that any portion of a Note tendered must be in a multiple of $1,000 principal amount and if such Holder tenders in part that portion not tendered is equal to an authorized denomination;
(vii) the place or places where Notes are to be surrendered for tender pursuant to the Offer to Purchase;
(viii) each Holder electing to tender a Note pursuant to the offer will be required to surrender such Note at the place or places specified in the offer prior to the close of business on the expiration date (such Note being, if the Company or the Trustee so requires, duly endorsed or accompanied by a duly executed written instrument of transfer);
(ix) interest on any Note not tendered, or tendered but not purchased by the Company pursuant to the Offer to Purchase, will continue to accrue;
(x) on the purchase date the purchase price will become due and payable on each Note accepted for purchase, and interest on Notes purchased will cease to accrue on and after the purchase date;
(xi) Holders are entitled to withdraw Notes tendered by giving notice, which must be received by the Company or the Trustee not later than the close of business on the expiration date, setting forth the name of the Holder, the principal amount of the tendered Notes, the certificate number of the tendered Notes and a statement that the Holder is withdrawing all or a portion of the tender;
(xii) if Notes in an aggregate principal amount less than or equal to the purchase amount are duly tendered and not withdrawn pursuant to the Offer to Purchase, the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, will purchase all such Notes, and (y) if the Offer to Purchase is for less than all of the outstanding Notes and Notes in an aggregate principal amount in excess of the purchase amount are tendered and not withdrawn pursuant to the offer, the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, will purchase Notes having an aggregate principal amount equal to the purchase amount on a
pro rata
basis, with adjustments so that if all of a Holder's Notes are not purchased by the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, only Notes with minimum denominations of $200,000 and in multiples of $1,000 principal amount in excess thereof will remain unpurchased by the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, from each Holder;
(xiii) if any Note is purchased in part, new Notes equal in principal amount to the unpurchased portion of the Note will be issued; and
(xiv) if any Note contains a CUSIP or ISIN number, no representation is being made as to the correctness of the CUSIP or ISIN number either as printed on the Notes or as contained in the offer and that the Holder should rely only on the other identification numbers printed on the Notes.
(c) Prior to the purchase date, the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, will accept tendered Notes for purchase as required by the Offer to Purchase and deliver to the Trustee all Notes so accepted, together with an Officers’ Certificate specifying which Notes have been accepted for purchase. On the purchase date the purchase price will become due and payable on each Note accepted for purchase, and interest on Notes purchased will cease to accrue on and after the purchase date. The Trustee will promptly return to Holders any Notes not
accepted for purchase and send to Holders new Notes equal in principal amount to any unpurchased portion of any Notes accepted for purchase in part.
(d) The Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, will comply with Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act and all other applicable laws in making any Offer to Purchase, and the above procedures will be deemed modified as necessary to permit such compliance. Further to the foregoing, to the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or regulations conflict with this Section 3.11, the Company shall comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and shall not be deemed to have breached its obligations under this Section 3.08 by virtue thereof.
(e) In the event that the Holders of not less than 90% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes accept an Offer to Purchase and the Company or a third party purchases all the Notes held by such Holders, the Company will have the right, on not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ prior notice, given not more than 30 days following the purchase pursuant to the Offer to Purchase described above, to redeem all of the Notes that remain outstanding following such purchase at the purchase price equal to that in the Offer to Purchase
plus
, to the extent not included in the Offer to Purchase payment, accrued and unpaid interest and additional amounts, if any, on the Notes that remain outstanding, to the Redemption Date (subject to the right of Holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant Interest Payment Date).
(f) The Company will timely repay Debt or obtain consents all as necessary under this Indenture, or terminate, any agreements or instruments that would otherwise prohibit an Offer to Purchase required to be made pursuant to this Indenture.
(g) Each of the Company and the Guarantor will obtain all necessary consents and regulatory approvals under the laws of the Relevant Jurisdiction prior to making any Offer to Purchase.
ARTICLE 4
COVENANTS
Section 4.01
Payment of Principal and Interest under the Notes
. (i) The Company agrees to pay the principal of and interest (including, without limitation, any Additional Amounts) on the Notes on the dates and in the manner provided in the Notes and this Indenture. Not later than 10:00 A.M. (New York City time) on the Business Day (solely in New York City) immediately prior to the due date of any principal of or interest on any Notes, or any Redemption Price or purchase price of the Notes, the Company will deposit with the Principal Paying Agent money in immediately available funds sufficient to pay such amounts,
provided that
if the Company or any Affiliate of the Company is acting as a Paying Agent, it will, on or before each due date, segregate and hold in a separate trust fund for the benefit of the Holders a sum of money sufficient to pay such amounts until paid to such Holders or otherwise disposed of as provided in this Indenture. In each case the Company will promptly notify the Trustee in writing of its compliance with this paragraph.
(b) An installment of principal, interest or Additional Amounts will be considered paid on the date due if the Trustee (or Paying Agent, other than the Company or any Affiliate of the Company) holds on that date money designated for and sufficient to pay such principal, interest or Additional Amounts. If the Company or any Affiliate of the Company acts as a Paying Agent, an installment of principal, interest or Additional Amounts will be considered paid on the due date only if paid to the Holders.
(c) The Company agrees to pay interest on overdue principal, and to the extent lawful, overdue installments of interest at the rate per annum specified in the Notes (1% per annum in excess of the rate per annum borne by the Notes).
(d) Payments in respect of the Notes represented by the Global Notes are to be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the accounts specified by the Depositary, as the Holder of the Global Notes. With respect to Certificated Notes all payments shall be payable at an office of one of the Paying Agents.
Section 4.02
Maintenance of Office or Agency
.
The Company will maintain in the Borough of Manhattan, the City of New York, and in each place of payment for the Notes an office or agency where Notes may be surrendered for registration of transfer or exchange or for presentation for payment and where notices and demands to or upon the Company in respect of the Notes and this Indenture may be served. The Company hereby initially designates the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee as such office of the Company. The Company will give prompt written notice to the Trustee of the location, and any change in the location, of such office or agency. If at any time the Company fails to maintain any such required office or agency or fails to furnish the Trustee with the address thereof, such presentations, surrenders, notices and demands may be made or served to the Trustee. At any time that the Notes are listed on the Official List of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, the Company will maintain an office or agent in Luxembourg to serve as Paying Agent. The Company initially designates Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., as the Luxembourg Transfer Agent and Luxembourg Paying Agent.
The Company may also from time to time designate one or more other offices or agencies where the Notes may be surrendered or presented for any of such purposes and may from time to time rescind such designations. The Company will give prompt written notice to the Trustee of any such designation or rescission and of any change in the location of any such other office or agency.
Section 4.03
Maintenance of Corporate Existence
. The Guarantor shall and shall cause each of its Restricted Subsidiaries to preserve and maintain in full force and effect its existence and the existence of each Restricted Subsidiary in accordance with their respective organizational documents, and the material rights, licenses and franchises of the Guarantor and each Subsidiary,
provided
,
that
the Guarantor is not required to preserve any such right, license or franchise, or the existence of any Restricted Subsidiary, if the maintenance or preservation thereof is no longer desirable in the conduct of the Guarantor and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole; and
provided
,
further
,
that
this Section does not prohibit any transaction otherwise permitted by Section 4.14 or Article 5.
Section 4.04
Payment of Taxes and other Claims
. The Guarantor shall, and shall cause each of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, pay or discharge, before the same become delinquent (i) all material taxes, assessments and governmental charges levied or imposed upon the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary, its income or profits or property, or that may be due in reason of its business and activities and (ii) all material lawful claims for labor, materials and supplies that, if unpaid, might by law become a Lien upon the property of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary, other than any such tax, assessment, charge or claim the amount, applicability or validity of which is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and for which adequate reserves have been established to the extent the Guarantor determines is required under IFRS.
Section 4.05
Compliance with Applicable Laws
. The Guarantor shall, and shall cause any Restricted Subsidiary to, comply with all laws, rules, regulations and orders of any governmental authority applicable to it or its property, except where the failure to do so, individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to result in a (i) any material adverse effect on the condition (financial or otherwise), business, properties, results of operations or prospects of the Guarantor, its Restricted Subsidiaries, Raízen Energia S.A. and Raízen Combustíveis S.A. taken as a whole and (ii) any material adverse effect on the ability of the Company or the Guarantor to perform its respective obligations under this Indenture.
Section 4.06
Maintenance of Properties
. The Guarantor will cause all properties used or useful in the conduct of its business or the business of any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to be maintained and kept in good condition, repair and working order as in the judgment of the Guarantor may be necessary so that the business of the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries may be properly and advantageously conducted at all times;
provided that
nothing in this Section prevents the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary from discontinuing the use, operation or maintenance of any of such properties or disposing of any of them, if such discontinuance or disposal is, in the judgment of the Guarantor, desirable in the conduct of the business of the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries taken as a whole, and
provided
,
further
,
that
such discontinuation of operations or suspension of maintenance shall not be materially disadvantageous to the Holders of the Notes.
Section 4.07
Limitation on Debt and Disqualified Stock
.
(j) The Guarantor:
(i) will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, Incur any Debt; and
(ii) will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, Incur any Disqualified Stock (other than Disqualified Stock of Restricted Subsidiaries held by the Guarantor or a Restricted Subsidiary, so long as it is so held);
provided that
the Guarantor or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries may Incur Debt and Disqualified Stock if, on the date of the Incurrence, after giving effect to the Incurrence and the receipt and the application of the proceeds therefrom, the Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio shall not exceed 3.5.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Guarantor, and to the extent provided below, any Restricted Subsidiary may Incur the following (“
Permitted Debt
”):
(i) Debt of the Guarantor or a Restricted Subsidiary so long as such Debt continues to be owed to the Guarantor or a Restricted Subsidiary and which, if the obligor is the Guarantor, is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes;
provided that
any Debt owed to the Guarantor pursuant to this clause will not be so subordinated;
(ii) Debt of the Company pursuant to the Notes (other than Additional Notes) and Debt of the Guarantor pursuant to the Note Guarantee (including any Additional Notes);
(iii) Debt of the Guarantor or a Restricted Subsidiary (“
Permitted Refinancing Debt
”) constituting an extension or renewal of, replacement of, or substitution for, or issued in exchange for, or the net proceeds of which are used to repay, redeem, repurchase, refinance or refund, including by way of defeasance (all of the above, for purposes of this clause, “
refinance
”) then outstanding Debt in an amount not to exceed the principal amount of the Debt so refinanced,
plus
premiums, fees and expenses;
provided that
:
(A) in case the Debt to be refinanced is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes, the new Debt, by its terms or by the terms of any agreement or instrument pursuant to which it is outstanding, is expressly made subordinate in right of payment to the Notes at least to the extent that the Debt to be refinanced is subordinated to the Notes,
(B) the new Debt does not have a Stated Maturity prior to the Stated Maturity of the Debt to be refinanced, and the Average Life of the new Debt is at least equal to the remaining Average Life of the Debt to be refinanced, and
(C) Debt Incurred pursuant to clauses (i), (iv), (v), (ix), (x), (xi), (xiii), (xiv) and (xv) of Section 4.07 may not be refinanced pursuant to this clause;
(iv) Hedging Agreements of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary entered into in the ordinary course of business for the purpose of limiting risks associated with the business of the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries and not for speculation;
(v) Debt of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary with respect to letters of credit and bankers’ acceptances, deposits, promissory notes, self-insurance obligations, performance, customs, bid, surety, appeal or similar bonds, completion guarantees, in each case issued in the ordinary course of business and not supporting Debt, including letters of credit supporting performance, surety or appeal bonds;
(vi) Acquired Debt,
provided that
after giving effect to the Incurrence thereof, the Guarantor (i) could Incur at least U.S.$1.00 of Debt under the Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio test set forth in Section Section 4.07(a) or (ii) would not have a greater Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio then immediately prior to giving effect to the Incurrence of such Acquired Debt;
(vii) Debt of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary outstanding on the Issue Date;
(viii) Debt of a Restricted Subsidiary Incurred and outstanding on or prior to the date on which such Restricted Subsidiary was acquired by the Guarantor (other than Debt Incurred as consideration in, or to provide all or any portion of the funds or credit support utilized to consummate, the transaction or series of related transactions pursuant to which such Restricted Subsidiary became a Restricted Subsidiary of, or was otherwise acquired by, the Guarantor);
provided
,
however
,
that
on the date that such Restricted Subsidiary is acquired by the Guarantor, the Guarantor (i) would have been able to Incur U.S.$1.00 of additional Debt pursuant to paragraph (a) above or (ii) would not have a greater Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio then immediately prior to giving effect to the Incurrence of such Debt;
(ix) Debt of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary arising from agreements providing for indemnification, adjustment of purchase price or similar obligations, or guarantees or letters of credit, surety bonds or performance bonds securing any obligations of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary pursuant to such agreements, in any case Incurred in connection with the disposition of any business, assets or Restricted Subsidiary (other than guarantees of Debt Incurred by any Person acquiring all or any portion of such business, assets or Restricted Subsidiary for the purpose of financing such acquisition), so long as the amount does not exceed the gross proceeds actually received by the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary thereof in connection with such disposition,
provided that
such Debt is not reflected on the balance sheet of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary;
(x) Debt of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary arising from the honoring by a bank or other financial institution of a check, draft or similar instrument drawn against insufficient funds in the ordinary course of business,
provided
,
however
,
that
such Debt is extinguished within five Business Days of its Incurrence;
(xi) Debt of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary constituting letters of credit issued in the ordinary course of business or reimbursement obligations in respect thereof;
provided that
, upon the drawing upon such letters of credit, such obligations are reimbursed in full within 30 days following such drawing;
(xii) Debt of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary to the extent that the net proceeds thereof are promptly deposited to defease or to satisfy and discharge the Notes in accordance with this Indenture;
(xiii) Debt of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary for taxes levied, assessments due and other governmental charges required to be paid as a matter of law or regulation in the ordinary course of business;
(xiv) Debt of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary consisting of (A) the financing of insurance premiums or (B) take-or-pay obligations contained in supply agreements in the ordinary course of business;
(xv) Debt with respect to reimbursement type obligations regarding workers’ compensation claims and Debt and other obligations in respect of deferred compensation of employees Incurred in the ordinary course of business; and
(xvi) Debt of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary Incurred on or after the Issue Date not otherwise permitted in an aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding not to exceed the greater of (i) U.S.$750.0 million (or the equivalent thereof at the time of the determination) and (ii) 4.0% of the Guarantor’s Total Consolidated Assets.
(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section, the maximum amount of Debt that the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries may Incur pursuant to this Section shall not be deemed to be exceeded, with respect to any outstanding Debt, solely as a result of fluctuations in the exchange rate of currencies.
(d) For purposes of determining compliance with this Section, in the event that any proposed Debt meets the criteria of more than one of the categories of Permitted Debt described in clauses (i) through (xvi) of Section Section 4.07(b), or is entitled to be Incurred pursuant to Section 4.07(a), the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries will be permitted to classify such item of Debt at the time of its Incurrence in any manner that complies with this Section or to later reclassify all or a portion of such item of Debt.
(e) The Guarantor may not Incur any Debt that is subordinate in right of payment to other Debt of the Guarantor unless such Debt is also subordinate in right of payment to the Notes or the relevant Note Guarantee on substantially identical terms.
(f) The accrual of interest, the accretion or amortization of original issue discount, the payment of regularly scheduled interest in the form of additional Debt of the same instrument or the payment of regularly scheduled dividends on Disqualified Equity Interests in the form of additional Disqualified Equity Interests with the same terms will not be deemed to be an Incurrence of Debt for purposes of this covenant;
provided that
any such outstanding additional Debt or Disqualified Equity Interests paid in respect of Debt Incurred pursuant to any provision of paragraph (b) above will be counted as Debt outstanding for purposes of any future Incurrence of Debt pursuant to paragraph (a) above.
(g) For the purposes of determining the Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio in paragraph (a) above, the U.S. dollar-equivalent principal amount of Debt denominated in a non-U.S. currency or the Brazilian-
reais
equivalent principal amount of Debt denominated in a non-Brazilian currency shall be calculated based on the relevant currency exchange rate determined on the date of Incurrence to the extent the Debt was hedged for foreign exchange rate fluctuations. For purposes of determining compliance with any U.S. dollar-denominated restriction on the Incurrence of Debt, the U.S. dollar-equivalent principal amount of Debt denominated in a non U.S. currency shall be calculated based on the relevant currency exchange rate determined on the date of Incurrence, in the case of term Debt, or first committed, in the case of revolving credit Debt;
provided that
if such Debt is Incurred to refinance other Debt denominated in a non U.S. currency, and such refinancing would cause the applicable U.S. dollar-denominated restriction to be exceeded if calculated at the relevant currency exchange rate in effect on the date of such refinancing, such U.S. dollar-denominated restriction will be deemed not to have been exceeded so long as the principal amount of such Permitted Refinancing Debt does not exceed the principal amount of such Debt being refinanced. The principal amount of any Debt Incurred to refinance other Debt, if Incurred in a different currency from the Debt being refinanced, shall be calculated based on the currency exchange rate
applicable to the currencies in which such Permitted Refinancing Debt is denominated calculated based on the relevant currency exchange rates as calculated in the first sentence of this paragraph.
Section 4.08
Limitation on Restricted Payments
. (a) The Guarantor will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly (the payments and other actions described in the following clauses of this Section 4.08 being collectively “
Restricted Payments
”):
(i) declare or pay any dividend or make any distribution on its Equity Interests (other than dividends or distributions paid in the Guarantor’s Qualified Equity Interests) held by Persons other than the Guarantor or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (and, if such Restricted Subsidiary has shareholders other than the Guarantor or any other Restricted Subsidiary, to its shareholders on a
pro rata
basis);
(ii) purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire or retire for value any Equity Interests of the Guarantor held by Persons other than the Guarantor or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; or
(iii) repay, redeem, repurchase, defease or otherwise acquire or retire for value, or make any payment on or with respect to, any Subordinated Debt except a payment of interest or principal at Stated Maturity;
unless, at the time of, and after giving effect to, the proposed Restricted Payment:
(A) no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing,
(B) the Guarantor could Incur at least U.S.$1.00 of Debt under the Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio test set forth in Section 4.07(a), and
(C) the aggregate amount expended for all Restricted Payments made on or after the Issue Date would not, subject to Section 4.08(d), exceed the sum of
(1) 50% of the aggregate amount of the Consolidated Net Income (or, if the Consolidated Net Income is a loss,
minus
100% of the amount of the loss) accrued on a cumulative basis during the period, taken as one accounting period, beginning on January 1, 2013 and ending on the last day of the Guarantor’s most recently completed fiscal quarter for which financial statements have been provided (or if not timely provided, required to be provided) pursuant to this Indenture,
plus
(2) subject to Section 4.08(c), the aggregate net cash proceeds received by the Guarantor (other than from a Restricted Subsidiary) after the Issue Date:
(a) from the issuance and sale of its Qualified Equity Interests, including by way of issuance of its Disqualified Equity Interests or Debt to the extent since converted into Qualified Equity Interests of the Guarantor, or
(b) as a contribution to its common equity,
plus
(3) the cash return, after the Issue Date and prior to the date of such Restricted Payment, on any Investment made after the Issue Date pursuant to Section 4.08(a), as a result of any sale for cash, repayment, redemption, liquidating distribution or other cash realization (not included in Consolidated Net Income), not to exceed the amount of such Investment so made;
plus
(4) the amount by which Debt of the Guarantor or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries is reduced on the Guarantor’s balance sheet or the balance sheet of such Restricted Subsidiary, in each case, upon the conversion or exchange (including by means of a subscription) (other than by the Guarantor or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries) subsequent to the Issue Date of any such Debt for Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Equity Interests) of the Guarantor (less the amount of any cash or the fair market value of any other property distributed by the Guarantor or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries upon such conversion or exchange).
The amount expended in any Restricted Payment, if other than in cash, will be deemed to be the fair market value of the relevant non-cash assets, as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors, whose determination will be conclusive and evidenced by a Board Resolution.
(b) Section 4.08(a) will not prohibit the declaration and payment of mandatory dividends, in an amount equivalent to not more than 25% of the Guarantor’s adjusted Net Income (as defined under Brazilian corporate law and the Guarantor’s bylaws),
provided that
the payment of such amounts is in compliance with the Brazilian corporate law and the Guarantor’s bylaws and that the Guarantor’s Board of Directors, with the approval of its fiscal council, if in existence at such time, has not reported to the general shareholders’ meeting that the distribution would not be advisable given the financial condition of the Guarantor or its Restricted Subsidiary.
(c) The foregoing will not prohibit:
(i) the payment of any dividend after the date of declaration thereof if, at the date of declaration, such payment would comply with Section 4.08(a);
(ii) dividends or distributions by a Restricted Subsidiary payable, on a
pro rata
basis or on a basis more favorable to the Guarantor, to all holders of any class of Capital Stock of such Restricted Subsidiary a majority of which is held, directly or indirectly through Restricted Subsidiaries, by the Guarantor;
(iii) the repayment, redemption, repurchase, defeasance or other acquisition or retirement for value of Subordinated Debt with the proceeds of, or in exchange for, Permitted Refinancing Debt
(iv) the declaration or payment of dividends or any distribution or the purchase, redemption, acquisition or retirement of any Equity Interests in connection with any corporate reorganization or delisting transaction involving the public shareholders of Cosan Limited,
provided
that immediately following such declaration, payment, distribution, purchase, redemption, acquisition or retirement, the Guarantor could Incur at least U.S.$1.00 of Debt under the Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio test set forth in Section 4.07(a);
(v) the purchase, redemption or other acquisition or retirement for value of Equity Interests of the Guarantor in exchange for, or out of the proceeds of a substantially concurrent offering of, Qualified Equity Interests of the Guarantor or of a cash contribution to the common equity of the Guarantor;
(vi) the declaration and payment of any dividend or interest on outstanding capital payable with respect to periods prior to January 1, 2013 up to a maximum amount of the lesser of (i) 50.0% of the aggregate amount of the Consolidated Net Income accrued on a cumulative basis during the period, taken as one accounting period, beginning on April 1, 2012 and ending on January 1, 2013 and (ii) R$250.0 million;
(vii) the repayment, redemption, repurchase, defeasance or other acquisition or retirement of Subordinated Debt of the Guarantor in exchange for, or out of the proceeds of, a substantially concurrent offering of, Qualified Equity Interests of the Guarantor or of a cash contribution to the common equity of the Guarantor;
(viii) the purchase, redemption or other acquisition or retirement for value of Equity Interests of the Guarantor in connection with the Guarantor’s share repurchase program for the repurchase of up to R$250.0 million in shares of the Guarantor’s Capital Stock; and
(ix) in addition to the foregoing Restricted Payments in clauses (i) through (viii), Restricted Payments in an amount not to exceed the greater of U.S.$75.0 million (or the equivalent thereof at the time of determination);
provided that
, in the case of clause (vi) no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would occur as a result thereof.
(d) Restricted Payments permitted pursuant to only clauses (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi), (vii) and (ix) of Section 4.08(c) will not be included in making the calculations under clause (iii) of Section 4.08(a).
(e) Not later than the date of making any Restricted Payment relying on clause (iii) of Section 4.08(a), the Company will deliver to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate stating that the Restricted Payment is permitted and setting forth the basis upon which the calculations required by this Section 4.08 were made.
Section 4.09
Limitation on Transfer of the Company’s Voting Stock
. The Guarantor shall continue to own, directly or indirectly, a majority of the Voting Stock of the Company.
Section 4.10
Limitation on Liens
. The Guarantor will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly, Incur or permit to exist any Lien of any nature whatsoever (other than Permitted Liens) on any of its properties or assets, whether owned at the Issue Date or thereafter acquired, in each case securing any Debt, without effectively providing that the Notes are secured equally and ratably with (or, if the obligation to be secured by the Lien is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes or any Note Guarantee, prior to) the obligations so secured for so long as such obligations are so secured, except that the foregoing provisions
shall not apply to Liens which secure only Debt owing by any Restricted Subsidiary to the Guarantor and/or by the Guarantor to one or more Restricted Subsidiaries.
Section 4.11
Limitation on Sale and Leaseback Transactions
. The Guarantor will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, enter into any Sale and Leaseback Transaction with respect to any Property unless the Guarantor or such Restricted Subsidiary would be entitled to:
(a) Incur Debt in an amount equal to the Attributable Debt with respect to such Sale and Leaseback Transaction pursuant to
Section 4.07; and
(b) create a Lien on such Property or asset securing such Attributable Debt without equally and ratably securing the Notes pursuant to Section 4.10,
in which case, the corresponding Debt and Lien will be deemed Incurred pursuant to those provisions.
Section 4.12
Limitation on Dividend and Other Payment Restrictions Affecting Restricted Subsidiaries
(a) Except as provided in Section 4.12(b), the Guarantor will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, create or otherwise cause or permit to exist or become effective any encumbrance or restriction of any kind on the ability of any Restricted Subsidiary to:
(i) pay dividends or make any other distributions on any Equity Interests of the Restricted Subsidiary owned by the Guarantor or any other Restricted Subsidiary,
(ii) pay any Debt or other obligation owed to the Guarantor or any other Restricted Subsidiary,
(iii) make loans or advances to the Guarantor or any other Restricted Subsidiary, or
(iv) transfer any of its property or assets to the Guarantor or any other Restricted Subsidiary.
(b) The provisions of Section 4.12(a) do not apply to any encumbrances or restrictions:
(i) existing on the Issue Date as provided for in this Indenture or any other agreements in effect on the Issue Date, and any extensions, renewals, replacements or refinancings of any of the foregoing;
provided that
the encumbrances and restrictions in the extension, renewal, replacement or refinancing are, taken as a whole, no less favorable in any material respect to the Holders than the encumbrances or restrictions being extended, renewed, replaced or refinanced;
(ii) existing under or by reason of applicable law;
(iii) existing with respect to any Person, or to the Property of such Person, at the time the Person or the Property is acquired by the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary,
which encumbrances or restrictions: (A) are not applicable to any other Person or the Property of any other Person; and (B) were not put in place in anticipation of such event, and any extensions, renewals, replacements or refinancings of any of the foregoing;
provided
the encumbrances and restrictions in the extension, renewal, replacement or refinancing are, taken as a whole, no less favorable in any material respect to the Holders than the encumbrances or restrictions being extended, renewed, replaced or refinanced;
(iv) of the type described in Section 4.12(a)(iv) arising or agreed to in the ordinary course of business (A) that restrict in a customary manner the subletting, assignment or transfer of any Property that is subject to a lease or license or (B) by virtue of any Lien on, or agreement to transfer, option or similar right with respect to any Property of, the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary;
(v) with respect to a Restricted Subsidiary and imposed pursuant to an agreement that has been entered into for the sale or disposition of all or substantially all of the Capital Stock of, or Property of, the Restricted Subsidiary that is permitted by Section 4.14;
(vi) with respect to a Restricted Subsidiary and imposed by any agreement governing Debt of any Restricted Subsidiary that is permitted to be Incurred pursuant to Section 4.07;
provided that
the encumbrance or restriction is customary in comparable transactions and will not materially affect the Company’s or the Guarantor’s ability to pay interest or principal, when due, on the Notes;
(vii) with respect to a Restricted Subsidiary and imposed pursuant to a customary provision in a joint venture, asset sale, or stock sale agreements or other similar agreement with respect to such Restricted Subsidiary that was entered into in the ordinary course of business;
(viii) imposed by the standard loan documentation in connection with loans from (a)
Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social–
BNDES
,
or any other Brazilian governmental development bank or credit agency or (b) any international or multilateral development bank or government-sponsored agency, government-sponsored agency to any Restricted Subsidiary;
(ix) with respect to a Restricted Subsidiary pursuant to an agreement effecting a refunding, replacement or refinancing of, or amendment or modification to, an agreement referred to in clauses (i) or (iii) above (or Debt Incurred pursuant to such agreement) or this clause (ix),
provided
,
however
, that such encumbrances or restrictions are no less favorable, in any material respect, taken as a whole, to the holders of the notes than the encumbrances and restrictions contained in such agreements referred to in clauses (i) and (iii) above on the Issue Date or the date of acquisition of such Person, property or assets, as applicable; or
(x) required pursuant to this Indenture.
Section 4.13
Repurchase of Notes Upon a Change of Control
. (k) Not later than 30 days following a Change of Control that results in a Rating Decline, the Company shall make an Offer to Purchase all outstanding Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount
plus
accrued interest to the date of purchase.
Section 4.14
Limitation on Asset Sales
.
(l) The Guarantor will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, make any Asset Sale unless the following conditions are met:
(i) The Asset Sale is for fair market value, as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors.
(ii) At least 75% of the consideration consists of cash or Cash Equivalents. (For purposes of this clause (ii), the assumption by the purchasers of Debt or other obligations (other than Subordinated Debt) of the Guarantor or a Restricted Subsidiary pursuant to a customary novation agreement, and instruments or securities received from the purchasers that are promptly, but in any event within 90 days of the closing, converted by the Guarantor to cash, to the extent of the cash actually so received, shall be considered cash received at closing.)
(iii) Within 360 days after the receipt of any Net Cash Proceeds from an Asset Sale, the Net Cash Proceeds may be used (each a, “
Permitted Reinvestment
”):
(A) to permanently repay Debt other than Subordinated Debt of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary (and in the case of a revolving credit, permanently reduce the commitment thereunder by such amount), in each case owing to a Person other than the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary,
(B) to acquire or invest in (or within such 360-day period in this clause (3) the Guarantor’s Board of Directors shall have made a good faith determination to acquire or invest, which acquisition or investment shall be consummated prior to the second anniversary of such Asset Sale) (i) all or substantially all of the assets of a Permitted Business, (ii) a majority of the Voting Stock of another Person that thereupon becomes a Restricted Subsidiary engaged in a Permitted Business, or to make capital expenditures or otherwise acquire long-term assets that are to be used in a Permitted Business or (iii) a Permitted Business Investment; or
(C) to acquire Productive Assets for the Guarantor or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;
provided
that
pending the final application of any such Net Cash Proceeds in accordance with this clause (iii), the Guarantor or such Restricted Subsidiary may temporarily reduce Debt or otherwise invest such Net Cash Proceeds in any manner not prohibited by the indenture.
(iv) Notwithstanding clauses (i)-(iii) above, the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries will be permitted to consummate an Asset Sale without complying with such clauses to the extent:
(A) at least 75% of the consideration for such Asset Sale constitutes Productive Assets, cash, Cash Equivalents and/or Marketable Securities; and
(B) the Asset Sale is for fair market value, as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors;
provided that
any consideration not constituting Productive Assets received by the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary in connection with any Asset Sale permitted to be consummated under this clause shall be applied (in the case of cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities within 360 days after the receipt thereof) in accordance with Section 4.14(a)(iii) above.
(v) The Net Cash Proceeds of an Asset Sale not applied pursuant to Section 4.14(a)(iii) within 360 days of the Asset Sale constitute “
Excess Proceeds
.” Excess Proceeds of less than U.S.$50.0 million (or the equivalent thereof at the time of determination) will be carried forward and accumulated. When accumulated Excess Proceeds equals or exceeds such amount, the Guarantor must, within 30 days, make an Offer to Purchase Notes having a principal amount equal to:
(A) accumulated Excess Proceeds, multiplied by
(B) a fraction (x) the numerator of which is equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Notes and (y) the denominator of which is equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Notes and all pari passu Debt similarly required to be repaid, redeemed or tendered for in connection with the Asset Sale, rounded down to the nearest U.S.$1,000.
The purchase price for the Notes will be 100% of the principal amount
plus
accrued interest to the date of purchase. If the Offer to Purchase is for less than all of the outstanding Notes and Notes in an aggregate principal amount in excess of the purchase amount are tendered and not withdrawn pursuant to the offer, the Guarantor will purchase Notes having an aggregate principal amount equal to the purchase amount on a
pro rata
basis, with adjustments so that only Notes in multiples of U.S.$1,000 principal amount will be purchased,
provided that
after a purchase from a Holder in part, such Holder shall hold U.S.$200,000 in principal amount of Notes or a multiple of U.S.$1,000 in excess thereof. The Guarantor shall obtain all necessary consents and approvals from the Central Bank of Brazil for the remittance of funds outside Brazil prior to making any Offer to Purchase. Any failure to obtain such consents and approvals will constitute an Event of Default. Upon completion of the Offer to Purchase, Excess Proceeds will be reset at zero.
Section 4.15
Limitation on Transactions with Shareholders and Affiliates
. (m) The Guarantor will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly, enter into, renew or extend any transaction or arrangement including the purchase, sale, lease or
exchange of property or assets, or the rendering of any service with (x) any of its shareholders holding 10% or more of any class of Capital Stock of the Guarantor or (y) any Affiliate of the Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary (a “
Related Party Transaction
”), except upon terms no less favorable to the Guarantor or the Restricted Subsidiary than could be obtained in a comparable arm’s-length transaction with a Person that is not an Affiliate of the Guarantor.
(b) In any Related Party Transaction or series of Related Party Transactions with an aggregate value in excess of U.S.$20.0 million (or the equivalent thereof at the time of determination), the Guarantor must first deliver to the Trustee a certificate from the Guarantor’s Chief Financial Officer or Chief Executive Officer to the effect that such transaction or series of related transactions are on terms no less favorable to the Guarantor or such Restricted Subsidiary than could be obtained in a comparable arm’s length transaction and is otherwise compliant with the terms of this Indenture.
(c) The foregoing paragraphs of this Section 4.14 do not apply to
(i) any transaction between the Guarantor and any Restricted Subsidiary or between Restricted Subsidiaries and the Guarantor (in each case, including Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A. and its Subsidiaries (only to the extent the results of operations of such entity is consolidated by the Guarantor);
(ii) the payment of reasonable and customary regular fees to directors of the Guarantor who are not employees of the Guarantor;
(iii) any Restricted Payments described in Section 4.08(i) or Section 4.08(a)(i) if permitted by that covenant;
(iv) any issuance or sale of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock);
(v) transactions or payments pursuant to any employee, officer or director compensation or benefit plans, customary indemnifications or arrangements entered into in the ordinary course of business;
(vi) transactions pursuant to agreements in effect on the Issue Date and described in the Offering Memorandum, as amended, modified or replaced from time to time so long as the amended, modified or new agreements, taken as a whole, are no less favorable to the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries than those in effect on the date of this Indenture;
(vii) any Sale Leaseback Transaction otherwise permitted under Section 4.11 if such transaction is on market terms;
(viii) any advance, loan or other extension of credit (or guarantee thereof) in connection with the use of the proceeds of the Notes (including any Additional Notes) as well as additional loans outstanding from the Guarantor or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to an Affiliate to the extent that any such advance, loan or other extension of credit (i) has a Stated Maturity that is prior to the Stated Maturity of the Notes and (ii) is on market terms;
(ix) (A) transactions with customers, clients, distributors, suppliers or purchasers or sellers of goods or services, in each case in the ordinary course of business and on market terms, or (B) transactions with joint ventures or other similar arrangements entered into in the ordinary course of business, on market terms and consistent with past practice or industry norms;
(x) the Joint Venture and any transactions or provision of services related thereto; and
(xi) the provision of administrative services to any joint venture or Unrestricted Subsidiary on substantially the same terms provided to or by Restricted Subsidiaries.
Section 4.16
Maintenance of Books and Records
.
The Guarantor shall keep, and shall cause any Restricted Subsidiary to keep, proper books of record and account in which, true and correct entries, in all material respects, shall be made of dealings and transactions in relation to its business and activities.
Section 4.17
Reports
to the Trustee
(a) The Guarantor will provide the Trustee with the following reports (and will also provide the trustee with sufficient copies, as required, of the following reports referred to in clauses (i), (iii) and (iv) below for distribution, at their expense, to all Holders of Notes):
(i) an English language version of its annual audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS promptly upon such financial statements becoming available but not later than 120 days after the close of its fiscal year;
(ii) an English language version of its unaudited quarterly financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS promptly upon such financial statements becoming available but not later than 60 days after the close of each fiscal quarter (other than the last fiscal quarter of its fiscal year);
(iii) simultaneously with the delivery of the financial statements referred to in clause (1) above, an officers’ certificate stating whether a Default or Event of Default exists on the date of such certificate and, if a Default or Event of Default exists, setting forth the details thereof and the action which the Guarantor is taking or proposes to take with respect thereto;
(iv) without duplication, English language versions or summaries of such other reports or notices as may be filed or submitted by (and promptly after filing or submission by) the Guarantor with the Luxembourg Stock Exchange or any other stock exchange on which the notes may be listed (in each case, to the extent that any such report or notice is generally available to its security holders or the public in Brazil); and
(v) as soon as practicable and in any event within 30 calendar days after any director or executive officer of the Company or the Guarantor becomes aware of the existence of a Default or Event of Default, an officers’ certificate setting forth the details thereof
and the action which the Company or the Guarantor is taking or proposes to take with respect thereto.
(b) If the Guarantor makes available the reports described in clauses (i) or (ii) or (iv) on the Guarantor’s website and notifies the trustee in writing thereof, it will be deemed to have satisfied the reporting requirement set forth therein.
(c) For so long as the Notes are “restricted securities” within the meaning of Rule 144A(a)(3) under the Securities Act, the Guarantor will furnish upon request to any Holder of a Note, or to any prospective purchasers designated by such Holder of Notes, financial and other information described in paragraph (d)(4) of Rule 144A (as amended from time to time and including any successor provision) with respect to the Company and the Guarantor.
(d) Delivery of the above reports to the Trustee and the Paying Agent is for informational purposes only and the Trustee’s and the Paying Agent’s receipt of such reports shall not constitute constructive notice of any information contained therein or determinable from information contained therein, including the Company’s and/or the Guarantor’s compliance with any of its covenants in this Indenture (as to which the Trustee is entitled to rely exclusively on Officers’ Certificates).
Section 4.18
Ranking
.
Each of the Company and the Guarantor shall ensure that its respective obligations under this Indenture, the Notes and the Note Guarantee will at all times constitute direct and unconditional obligations of the Company or the Guarantor, ranking at all times at least
pari passu
in priority of payment, in right of security and in all other respects among themselves and with all other Debt of such Person, except to the extent any such other Debt ranks above such obligations by reason of Liens permitted under Section 4.10.
Section 4.19
Limitations and Restrictions on the Company
(a) The Company shall not engage in any business except for (i) the issuance, sale, redemption, repurchase or defeasance of the Notes, Additional Notes and any other Debt not otherwise prohibited for the Guarantor by this Indenture and any activities incidentally related thereto; (ii) the entering into Affiliate loans and cash management transactions, including import and export financing transactions and any activities reasonably related thereto; (iii) the entering into Hedging Agreements not for speculation; and (iv) as required by law;
(b) The Company shall not create, assume, Incur or suffer to exist any Lien upon any properties or assets whatsoever, except for any liens permitted under
Section 4.10; and
(c) The Company shall not enter into any consolidation, merger, amalgamation, or other form of combination with any Person except for a Substantially-Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary that assumes the obligations under the Notes and this Indenture (to the extent the Company is not the surviving entity).
Section 4.20
Paying Agent and Transfer Agent
(a) The Company agrees, for the benefit of the Holders from time to time of the Notes, that, until all of the Notes are no longer outstanding or until moneys for the payment
of all of the principal of and interest on all Notes (and Additional Amounts, if any) shall have been made available at an office of the Principal Paying Agent, and shall have been returned to the Company as provided herein, whichever occurs earlier, there shall at all times be a Principal Paying Agent and Transfer Agent hereunder. The Principal Paying Agent and the Transfer Agent shall have the powers and authority granted to and conferred upon them herein and in the Notes.
(b) The Company hereby initially appoints the Paying Agents and Transfer Agent defined in this Indenture as such. The Principal Paying Agent shall arrange with the Paying Agents for the payment, from funds furnished by the Company to the Principal Paying Agent pursuant to this Indenture, of the principal of and interest on the Notes (and Additional Amounts, if any, with respect to the Notes).
Section 4.21
Covenant Suspension
. From any date (the “
Suspension Date
”) and during any time that:
(a) the Notes have an Investment Grade rating from any two Rating Agencies, and no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries will not be subject to Sections 4.07, 4.08, 4.11, 4.12, 4.14, 4.15 (collectively, the “
Suspended Covenants
”).
In the event that the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries are not subject to the Suspended Covenants for any period of time as a result of the foregoing, and on any subsequent date (the “
Reversion Date
”) the Notes cease to have an Investment Grade Rating from any two Rating Agencies, then the Guarantor and its Restricted Subsidiaries will thereafter again be subject to the Suspended Covenants. The period of time between the Suspension Date and the Reversion Date is referred to as the “
Suspension Period
.” Notwithstanding that the Suspended Covenants may be reinstated, no Event of Default will be deemed to have occurred as a result of a failure to comply with any of the Suspended Covenants during the Suspension Period (or upon termination of the Suspension Period or after that time based solely on events that occurred during the Suspension Period).
On the Reversion Date, all Debt Incurred during the Suspension Period will be classified to have been Incurred pursuant to Section 4.07(a) or clauses (i) through (xiv) of Section 4.07(b) (to the extent such Debt would be permitted to be Incurred thereunder as of the Reversion Date and after giving effect to the Debt Incurred prior to the Suspension Period and outstanding on the Reversion Date). To the extent such Debt would not be permitted to be Incurred pursuant to Section 4.07, such Debt will be deemed to have been outstanding on the Issue Date, so that it is classified as permitted under Section 4.07(b)(vii). The Company or the Guarantor will give the Trustee prompt written notification upon the occurrence of a covenant suspension or any Reversion Date.
ARTICLE 5
CONSOLIDATION, MERGER OR TRANSFER OF ASSETS
(a) The Guarantor will not consolidate with or merge with or into, or sell, convey, transfer, or otherwise dispose of or lease all or substantially all of its assets in one transaction or a series of related transactions, to any Person unless:
(i) either: (x) the Guarantor is the continuing Person; or (y) the resulting, surviving or transferee Person is a corporation organized and validly existing under the laws of the Federative Republic of Brazil or any political subdivision thereof, the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia, or any other country that is a member country of the European Union or of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development on the date of the Indenture and expressly assumes by supplemental indenture all of the obligations of the Guarantor under the Indenture and the Notes;
(ii) immediately after giving effect to the transaction, no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing;
(iii) immediately after giving effect to the transaction on a
pro forma
basis, the Guarantor or the resulting surviving or transferee Person (i) could Incur at least U.S.$1.00 of Debt under the covenant described in the first paragraph under Section 4.07(a) or (ii) would not have a greater Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio set forth in Section 4.07(a) than immediately prior to giving effect to the transaction; and
(iv) the Guarantor or the resulting surviving entity, as the case may be, delivers to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that the consolidation, merger or transfer and the supplemental indenture (if any) comply with this Indenture;
provided that
, clauses (ii) and (iii) do not apply to the consolidation or merger of the Guarantor with or into a Substantially Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary or the consolidation or merger of a Substantially Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary with or into the Guarantor.
(b) The Guarantor shall not lease all or substantially all of its assets, whether in one transaction or a series of transactions, to one or more other Persons, except to the extent permitted under
Section 4.11.
(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, this covenant will not apply to any sale, conveyance, transfer, or disposition resulting from the exercise of any put or call options (an “
Option Exercise
”) by the Guarantor, Shell
or any other party to the definitive agreements to the Joint Venture if either (i) such Option Exercise does not result in a Rating Decline or (ii) within 360 days after the receipt of any Net Cash Proceeds from such Option Exercise, the Guarantor or any Subsidiary of the Guarantor uses the Net Cash Proceeds for a Permitted Reinvestment.
ARTICLE 6
DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
Section 6.01
Events of Default
. An “
Event of Default
” occurs if:
(a) the Company defaults in the payment of the principal or any related Additional Amounts, if any, on any Note when the same becomes due and payable at maturity, upon acceleration or redemption, or otherwise (other than pursuant to an Offer to Purchase);
(b) the Company defaults in the payment of interest or any related Additional Amounts, if any, on any Note when the same becomes due and payable, and the default continues for a period of 30 days;
(c) the Company fails to make an Offer to Purchase and thereafter to accept and pay for Notes tendered when and as required pursuant to the covenants described in
Section 4.13 or Section 4.14;
(d) the Company or the Guarantor, as the case may be, defaults in the performance of or breaches, or fails to cause or any of their Significant Subsidiaries to not default in the performance of or breach, any other of their covenants or agreements in the Indenture or under the Notes (other than those referred to in (a), (b) and (c) above and the default or breach continues for a period of 60 consecutive days after written notice to the Company and/or the Guarantor by the Trustee or to the Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee by the Holders of 25% or more in aggregate principal amount of the Notes;
(e) there occurs with respect to any Debt of the Guarantor or any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any Raízen Significant Entity or any Radar Significant Entity having an outstanding principal amount of $75.0 million (or the equivalent thereof at the time of determination) or more in the aggregate for all such Debt of all such Persons (i) an event of default that results in such Debt being due and payable prior to its scheduled maturity or (ii) failure to make a principal payment when due and such defaulted payment is not made, waived or extended within the applicable grace period;
(f) one or more final and non-appealable judgments or orders for the payment of money are rendered against the Company, the Guarantor, any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any Raízen Significant Entity or any Radar Significant Entity and are not paid or discharged, and either (a) an enforcement proceeding has been commenced by any creditor upon such judgment or order and is not dismissed within 30 days following commencement of such enforcement proceedings or (b) there is a period of 60 consecutive days following entry of the final and non-appealable judgment or order during which such judgment or order is not discharged, waived or the execution thereof stayed, in either case that causes the aggregate amount for all such final and non-appealable judgments or orders outstanding and not paid or discharged against all such Persons to exceed U.S.$75.0 million or the equivalent thereof at the time of determination (in excess of amounts which the Guarantor’s insurance carriers have agreed to pay under applicable policies or the ExxonMobil Corporation or its Affiliates have agreed to pay under applicable indemnification agreements);
(g) an involuntary case or other proceeding is commenced against the Guarantor, any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any Raízen Significant Entity or any Radar Significant Entity with respect to it or its debts under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect seeking the appointment of a trustee, receiver, administrador judicial, liquidator, custodian or other similar official of it or any substantial part of its Property, and such involuntary case or other proceeding remains undismissed and unstayed for a period of 60 days; or a final order for relief is entered against the Guarantor, any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any Raízen Significant Entity or any Radar Significant Entity under relevant bankruptcy laws as now or hereafter in effect and such order is not being contested by the Guarantor or such Significant Subsidiary, such Raízen Significant Entity or such Radar Significant Entity, as the case may be, in good faith or has not been dismissed, discharged or otherwise stayed, in each case within 60 days of being made;
(h) the Guarantor any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any Raízen Significant Entity or any Radar Significant Entity (i) commences a voluntary case or other proceeding seeking liquidation, reorganization, recuperação judicial ou extrajudicial or other relief with respect to itself or its debts under any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect, or consents to the entry of an order for relief in an involuntary case under any such law, (ii) consents to the appointment of or taking possession by a receiver, administrador judicial, liquidator, assignee, custodian, trustee, sequestrator or similar official of the Guarantor, any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any Raízen Significant Entity or any Radar Significant Entity or for all or substantially all of the Property of the Guarantor, any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any Raízen Significant Entity or any Radar Significant Entity or (iii) effects any general assignment for the benefit of creditors (an event of default specified in clause (g) or (h) a “
bankruptcy default
”);
(i) The Note Guarantee ceases to be in full force and effect, other than in accordance with the terms of this Indenture, or the Guarantor denies or disaffirms its obligations under the Note Guarantee;
(j) any event occurs that under the laws of the Luxembourg or Brazil or any political subdivision thereof or any other country has substantially the same effect as any of the events referred to in any of clause (g) or (h); or
(k) all or substantially all of the undertaking, assets and revenues of the Guarantor, any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any Raízen Significant Entity or any Radar Significant Entity is condemned, seized or otherwise appropriated by any Person acting under the authority of any national, regional or local government or the Guarantor, any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any Raízen Significant Entity or any Radar Significant Entity is prevented by any such Person from exercising normal control over all or substantially all of the undertaking, assets and revenues of the Guarantor, any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any Raízen Significant Entity or any Radar Significant Entity.
Section 6.02
Acceleration
. (n) If an Event of Default, other than a bankruptcy default with respect to the Company or the Guarantor, occurs and is continuing under this Indenture, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding, by written notice to the Company and to the Guarantor (and to the Trustee if the
notice is given by the Holders), may, and the Trustee at the request of such Holders shall, declare the unpaid principal of and accrued interest on the Notes to be immediately due and payable. Upon a declaration of acceleration, such principal and interest will become immediately due and payable. If a bankruptcy default occurs under Section 6.01, the unpaid principal of and accrued interest on the Notes then outstanding will become immediately due and payable without any declaration or other act on the part of the Trustee or any Holder. In this case, the Guarantor will comply with any and all then applicable regulations of the Central Bank of Brazil for remittance of funds outside of Brazil.
(b) The Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes by written notice to the Company, the Guarantor and to the Trustee may waive all past defaults and rescind and annul a declaration of acceleration and its consequences if:
(i) all existing Events of Default, other than the nonpayment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Notes that have become due solely by the declaration of acceleration, have been cured or waived; and
(ii) the rescission would not conflict with any judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction.
Section 6.03
Notices; Other Remedies
(a) If any Event of Default occurs and is continuing and is known to a Responsible Officer of the Trustee, the Trustee will send notice of the Event of Default to each Holder within 90 days after it occurs, unless the Event of Default has been cured;
provided that
, except in the case of a default in the payment of the principal of, or interest on (including any Additional Amounts) any Note, the Trustee may withhold the notice if and so long as the Trustee in good faith determines that withholding the notice is in the best interest of the Holders.
(b) Except as provided in Section 6.03(a), if an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee may pursue, in its own name or as trustee of an express trust, any available remedy by proceeding at law or in equity to collect the payment of principal of, and interest on (including any Additional Amounts) the Notes or to enforce the performance of any provision of the Notes or this Indenture. The Trustee may maintain a proceeding even if it does not possess any of the Notes or does not produce any of them in the proceeding.
Section 6.04
Waiver of Past Defaults
. Except as otherwise provided in
Section 6.02 or
9.02, the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes may, by notice to the Trustee, waive an existing Default and its consequences. Upon such waiver, the Default will cease to exist, and any Event of Default arising therefrom will be deemed to have been cured, but no such waiver will extend to any subsequent or other Default or impair any right consequent thereon.
Section 6.05
Control by Majority
. The Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes may direct in writing the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee or exercising any trust or power conferred on the Trustee. However, the Trustee may refuse to follow any direction that conflicts with law or this Indenture, that may involve the Trustee in personal liability, or that the Trustee
determines in good faith may be unduly prejudicial to the rights of Holders not joining in the giving of such direction, and the Trustee may take any other action it deems proper that is not inconsistent with any such direction received from Holders. Prior to taking any action hereunder, the Trustee shall be entitled to indemnification satisfactory to it against any costs, losses, liabilities and expenses caused by taking or not taking such action.
Section 6.06
Limitation on Suits
. A Holder may not institute any proceeding, judicial or otherwise, with respect to this Indenture or the Notes, or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any other remedy under this Indenture or the Notes, unless:
(a) the Holder has previously given to the Trustee written notice of a continuing Event of Default;
(b) Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of outstanding Notes have made written request to the Trustee to institute such proceedings in respect of the Event of Default in its own name as Trustee under this Indenture;
(c) Holders have offered to the Trustee indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee against any costs, liabilities or reasonable and documented expenses (including, without limitation, the reasonable and documented fees and expenses of its legal counsel) to be Incurred in compliance with such request;
(d) the Trustee within 60 days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity has failed to institute any such proceeding; and
(e) during such 60-day period, the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes have not given the Trustee a written direction that is inconsistent with such written request.
Section 6.07
Rights of Holders to Receive Payment
. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the right of a Holder of a Note to receive payment of principal of, or interest on (including Additional Amounts, if any) its Note on or after the Stated Maturity thereof, or to bring suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates, may not be impaired or affected without the consent of that Holder.
Section 6.08
Collection Suit by Trustee
. If an Event of Default in payment of principal, or interest (including any Additional Amounts) specified in clause (a) or (b) of
Section 6.01 occurs and is continuing, the Trustee may recover judgment in its own name and as trustee of an express trust for the whole amount of principal and accrued interest remaining unpaid, together with interest on overdue principal and, to the extent lawful, overdue installments of interest, in each case at the rate specified in the Notes, and such further amount as is sufficient to cover the costs and expenses of collection, including the reasonable and documented compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and its legal counsel and any other amounts due the Trustee hereunder.
Section 6.09
Trustee May File Proofs of Claim
. The Trustee may file proofs of claim and other papers or documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Trustee (including any claim for compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the
Trustee, its agents and its counsel, and any other amounts due to the Trustee hereunder) and the Holders allowed in any judicial proceedings relating to the Company or the Guarantor or their respective creditors or property, and is entitled and empowered to collect, receive and distribute any money, securities or other property payable or deliverable upon conversion or exchange of the Notes or upon any such claims. Any custodian, receiver,
admistrador judicial
, assignee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or other similar official in any such judicial proceeding is hereby authorized by each Holder to make such payments to the Trustee and, if the Trustee consents to the making of such payments directly to the Holders, to pay to the Trustee any amount due to it for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agent and its counsel, and any other amounts due the Trustee hereunder. Nothing in this Indenture will be deemed to empower the Trustee to authorize or consent to, or accept or adopt on behalf of any Holder, any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting the Notes or the rights of any Holder thereof, or to authorize the Trustee to vote in respect of the claim of any Holder in any such proceeding.
Section 6.10
Priorities
. If the Trustee collects any money pursuant to this Article, it shall pay out the money in the following order:
(a)
First
: to the Trustee for all amounts due to it hereunder;
(b)
Second
: to Holders for amounts then due and unpaid for principal of and interest on the Notes, ratably, without preference or priority of any kind, according to the amounts due and payable on the Notes for principal and interest; and
(c)
Third
: to the Company or, to the extent the Trustee collects any amounts from the Guarantor, to the Guarantor or as a court of competent jurisdiction may direct.
The Trustee, upon written notice to the Company, may fix a record date and payment date for any payment to Holders pursuant to this Section 6.10.
Section 6.11
Restoration of Rights and Remedies
. If the Trustee or any Holder has instituted a proceeding to enforce any right or remedy under this Indenture and the proceeding has been discontinued or abandoned for any reason, or has been determined adversely to the Trustee or to the Holder, then, subject to any determination in the proceeding, the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee and the Holders will be restored severally and respectively to their former positions hereunder and thereafter all rights and remedies of the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee and the Holders will continue as though no such proceeding had been instituted.
Section 6.12
Undertaking for Costs
. In any suit for the enforcement of any right or remedy under this Indenture or in any suit against the Trustee for any action taken or omitted by it as Trustee, a court may require any party litigant in such suit (other than the Trustee) to file an undertaking to pay the costs of the suit, and the court may assess reasonable costs, including reasonable attorneys fees, against any party litigant (other than the Trustee) in the suit having due regard to the merits and good faith of the claims or defenses made by the party litigant. This Section 6.12 does not apply to a suit by a Holder to enforce payment of principal of or interest on any Note on the respective due dates pursuant to Section 6.12, or a suit by Holders of more than 10% in principal amount of the outstanding Notes except for any proceeding brought before a
Brazilian court, which case the Holder may be required to post a bond to cover legal fees and court expenses.
Section 6.13
Rights and Remedies Cumulative
. No right or remedy conferred or reserved to the Trustee or to the Holders under this Indenture is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and all such rights and remedies are, to the extent permitted by law, cumulative and in addition to every other right and remedy hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise. The assertion or exercise of any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, will not prevent the concurrent assertion or exercise of any other right or remedy.
Section 6.14
Delay or Omission Not Waiver
. No delay or omission of the Trustee or of any Holder to exercise any right or remedy accruing upon any Event of Default will impair any such right or remedy or constitute a waiver of any such Event of Default or an acquiescence therein. Every right and remedy given by this Article or by law to the Trustee or to the Holders may be exercised from time to time, and as often as may be deemed expedient, by the Trustee or by the Holders, as the case may be.
Section 6.15
Waiver of Stay, Extension or Usury Laws
. The Company and the Guarantor covenants, to the extent that it may lawfully do so, that it will not at any time insist upon, or plead, or in any manner whatsoever claim or take the benefit or advantage of, any stay or extension law or any usury
law
or other law that would prohibit or forgive the Company or the Guarantor from paying all or any portion of the principal of, or interest on the Notes as contemplated herein, wherever enacted, now or at any time hereafter in force, or that may affect the covenants or the performance of this Indenture. Each of the Company and the Guarantor hereby expressly waives, to the extent that it may lawfully do so, all benefit or advantage of any such law and covenants that it will not hinder, delay or impede the execution of any power herein granted to the Trustee, but will suffer and permit the execution of every such power as though no such law had been enacted.
ARTICLE 7
THE TRUSTEE
Section 7.01
General
(a) The duties and responsibilities of the Trustee are as set forth herein. Whether or not expressly so provided, every provision of this Indenture relating to the conduct or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Trustee is subject to this Section.
(b) (i) Except during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Trustee needs perform only those duties that are specifically set forth in this Indenture and no others, and no implied covenants or obligations will be read into this Indenture against the Trustee and (ii) in the absence of bad faith on its part, the Trustee may conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon certificates or opinions furnished to the Trustee and conforming to the requirements of this Indenture; but in the case of any such certificates or opinions which by any provision hereof are specifically required to be furnished to the Trustee, the Trustee shall be under a duty to examine the same to determine
whether or not they conform to the requirements of this Indenture (but need not confirm or investigate the accuracy of mathematical calculations or other facts stated therein). In case an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Trustee shall exercise those rights and powers vested in it by this Indenture, and use the same degree of care and skill in their exercise, as a prudent man would exercise or use under the circumstances in the conduct of his own affairs.
(c) No provision of this Indenture shall be construed to relieve the Trustee from liability for its own gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct.
(d) No provision of this Indenture shall be construed to relieve the Trustee from liability for its own negligent action, its own negligent failure to act, or its own willful misconduct, except that:
(1) this Subsection shall not be construed to limit the effect of Subsection (b) of this Section;
(2) the Trustee shall not be liable for any error of judgment made in good faith by a Responsible Officer, unless it shall be proved that the Trustee was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts;
(3) the Trustee shall not be liable with respect to any action taken or omitted to be taken by it in good faith in accordance with the direction of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of any series, relating to the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred upon the Trustee, under this Indenture with respect to the Securities of such series; and
(4) no provision of this Indenture shall require the Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur any financial liability in the performance of any of its duties hereunder, or in the exercise of any of its rights or powers
Section 7.02
Certain Rights of Trustee
(a) In the absence of bad faith on its part, the Trustee may rely, and will be protected in acting or refraining from acting, upon any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper Person.
(b) Before the Trustee acts or refrains from acting, it may require an Officers’ Certificate or an Opinion of Counsel conforming to Section 11.03 and the Trustee will not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith in reliance on such certificate or opinion.
(c) The Trustee may act through its attorneys and agents and will not be responsible for the misconduct or negligence of any agent appointed with due care.
(d) The Trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Indenture at the request or direction of any of the Holders, unless such Holders have offered to the Trustee security, reasonably satisfactory to it, or indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities that might be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction.
(e) The Trustee will not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith that it believes to be authorized or within its rights or powers conferred on it by this Indenture.
(f) The Trustee may consult with counsel, and the written advice of such counsel or any Opinion of Counsel will be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any action taken, suffered or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and in reliance thereon.
(g) No provision of this Indenture will require the Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur any financial liability in the performance of its duties hereunder, or in the exercise of its rights or powers, unless it receives indemnity satisfactory to it against any loss, liability or expense. In no event shall the Trustee be liable for special, indirect, punitive or consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever (including, but not limited to, lost profits), even if the Trustee has been advised of the likelihood of such loss or damage and regardless of the form of action.
(h) Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, in no event shall the Trustee be liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under this Indenture arising out of or caused by forces beyond its control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, flood, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, fire, riot, strikes or work stoppages for any reason, embargo, government action, including any laws, ordinances, regulations or the like which restrict or prohibit the providing of the services contemplated by this Indenture, inability to obtain material, equipment, or communications or computer facilities, or the failure of equipment or interruption of communications or computer facilities, it being understood that the Trustee shall use reasonable efforts which are consistent with accepted practices in the banking industry to resume performance as soon as practicable under the circumstances.
(i) The Trustee may at any time request that the Company and/or the Guarantor deliver an Officers’ Certificate setting forth the specimen signatures and the names of individuals and/or titles of Officers authorized at such time to take specified actions pursuant to this Indenture, which Officers’ Certificate may be signed by any Person authorized to sign an Officers’ Certificate, including any Person specified as so authorized in any such certificate previously delivered and not superseded.
(j) The Trustee may at any time request that the Company, the Guarantor and/or any Holder provide the Trustee with appropriate W-9 forms for tax I.D., number certifications, or W-8 forms for non-resident alien certifications.
(k) The rights, privileges, protections, immunities and benefits given to the Trustee, including, without limitation, its right to be indemnified, are extended to, and shall be enforceable by, the Trustee in each of its capacities hereunder, and each Agent.
(l) None of the Trustee or any Agent shall have any liability or responsibility with respect to, or obligation or duty to monitor, determine or inquire as to compliance with any restrictions on exchange or transfer imposed under this Indenture or under applicable law with respect to any exchange or transfer of any interest in any Note (including any transfers between or among DTC participants, members or beneficial owners in any Global Note) other than to require delivery of such certificates and other documentation or evidence as are expressly required by, and to do so if and when expressly required by, the terms of this Indenture, and to examine the same to determine substantial compliance as to form with the express requirements hereof, and as long as its actions were not based on gross negligence or willful misconduct.
(m) None of the Trustee or any Agent shall have any liability or responsibility with respect to, or obligation or duty to monitor, determine or inquire (i) as to the Company or the Guarantor’s compliance with any covenant under this Indenture (other than the covenant to make payment on the Notes) or (ii) as to whether or not any Rating Agency has adjusted the rating of the Notes.
Section 7.03
Individual Rights of Trustee
. The Trustee, in its individual or any other capacity, may become the owner or pledgee of Notes and may otherwise deal with the Company or its Affiliates with the same rights it would have if it were not the Trustee. Any Agent may do the same with like rights. However, the Trustee is subject to Trust Indenture Act Sections 310(b) and 311. For purposes of Trust Indenture Act Section 311(b)(4) and (6):
(a) “
cash transaction
” means any transaction in which full payment for goods or securities sold is made within seven days after delivery of the goods or securities in currency or in checks or other orders drawn upon banks or bankers and payable upon demand; and
(b) “
self-liquidating paper
” means any draft, bill of exchange, acceptance or obligation which is made, drawn, negotiated or incurred for the purpose of financing the purchase, processing, manufacturing, shipment, storage or sale of goods, wares or merchandise and which is secured by documents evidencing title to, possession of, or a lien upon, the goods, wares or merchandise or the receivables or proceeds arising from the sale of the goods, wares or merchandise previously constituting the security, provided the security is received by the Trustee simultaneously with the creation of the creditor relationship arising from the making, drawing, negotiating or incurring of the draft, bill of exchange, acceptance or obligation.
Section 7.04
Trustee’s Disclaimer
. The Trustee (a) makes no representation as to the validity or adequacy of this Indenture, any offering materials or the Notes; (b) is not accountable for the Company’s use or application of the proceeds from the Notes; and (c) is not responsible for any statement in the Notes other than its certificate of authentication.
Section 7.05
Notice of Default
. The Trustee is not to be charged with knowledge of any Default or Event of Default or knowledge of any cure of any Default or Event of Default
with respect to the Notes unless either (i) a Responsible Officer of the Trustee or an attorney or agent of the Trustee with direct responsibility for this Indenture, had actual knowledge of such Default or Event of Default or (ii) written notice of such Default or Event of Default has been given to a Responsible Officer of the Trustee by the Company or any Holder. If any Default occurs and is continuing and is known to a Responsible Officer of the Trustee, the Trustee will send notice of the Default to each Holder within 90 days after it occurs, unless the Default has been cured;
provided that
, except in the case of a default in the payment of the principal of or interest on any Note, the Trustee may withhold the notice if and so long as the board of directors, the executive committee or a trust committee of trust officers of the Trustee in good faith determines that withholding the notice is in the interest of the Holders.
Section 7.06
Compensation and Indemnity
. (o) Each of the Company and the Guarantor will, jointly and severally, pay the Trustee and Luxembourg Paying Agent compensation as agreed upon in writing between the Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee and Luxembourg Paying Agent for the Trustee’s and Luxembourg Paying Agent's services. The compensation of the Trustee is not limited by any law on compensation of a Trustee of an express trust. Each of the Company and the Guarantor will, jointly and severally, will reimburse the Trustee and Luxembourg Paying Agent upon request for all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses, disbursements and advances incurred or made by the Trustee and Luxembourg Paying Agent, including the compensation and reasonable and documented expenses of the Trustee’s and Luxembourg Paying Agent's agents and counsel.
(b) Each of the Company and the Guarantor will, jointly and severally, indemnify the Trustee and Luxembourg Paying Agent for, and hold it harmless against, any loss or liability or expense (including, without limitation, the reasonable and documented fees and expenses of its legal counsel) incurred by it without gross negligence, or bad faith or willful misconduct on its part arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of this Indenture by it, the performance of its duties under this Indenture and the Notes and the exercise of its rights hereunder, including the costs and expenses (legal or otherwise) of defending itself against any claim or liability and of complying with any process served upon it or any of its officers in connection with the exercise or performance of any of its powers, rights or duties under this Indenture and the Notes.
(c) To secure the Company’s and Guarantor’s payment obligations in this Section, the Trustee will have a lien prior to the Notes on all money or property held or collected by the Trustee, in its capacity as Trustee, except money or property held in trust to pay principal of, and interest (including Additional Amounts) on particular Notes.
(d) If the Trustee incurs expenses or renders services in connection with an Event of Default as specified herein, the expenses (including, without limitation, the reasonable and documented charges and expenses of its legal counsel per jurisdiction) and the compensation for the services are intended to constitute expenses of administration under any applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency or similar law now or hereafter in effect.
(e) The obligations of the Company to make any payment to the Trustee or an Agent in respect of compensation, reimbursement, and/or indemnification shall be an obligation guaranteed by the Guarantor under the Note Guarantee.
(f) The provisions of this Section 7.06 shall survive the payment of the Notes, the resignation or removal of the Trustee and the termination of this Indenture.
Section 7.07
Replacement of Trustee
. (p) The Trustee may resign at any time by written notice to the Company and the Guarantor.
(b) The Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes may remove the Trustee by written notice to the Trustee.
(c) If the Trustee is no longer eligible under
Section 7.09, any Holder may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the removal of the Trustee and the appointment of a successor Trustee.
(d) The Company shall remove the Trustee if: (i) the Trustee is no longer eligible under
Section 7.09; (ii) the Trustee is adjudged a bankrupt or an insolvent; (iii) a receiver or other public officer takes charge of the Trustee or its property; or (iv) the Trustee becomes incapable of acting. In addition, the Company may remove the Trustee at any time for any reason to the extent the Company has given the Trustee at least 30 days’ written notice and as long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.
A resignation or removal of the Trustee and appointment of a successor Trustee will become effective only upon the successor Trustee’s acceptance of appointment as provided in this Section.
(e) If the Trustee has been removed by the Holders, Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Notes may appoint a successor Trustee with the consent of the Company. Otherwise, if the Trustee resigns or is removed, or if a vacancy exists in the office of Trustee for any reason, the Company will promptly appoint a successor Trustee. If the successor Trustee does not deliver its written acceptance within 60 days after the retiring Trustee resigns or is removed, the retiring Trustee, the Company or the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes may appoint a successor Trustee or may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Trustee.
(f) Upon delivery by the successor Trustee of a written acceptance of its appointment to the retiring Trustee and to the Company, (i) the retiring Trustee will, upon payment of all amounts owed to it under the indenture, transfer all property held by it as Trustee to the successor Trustee, subject to the lien provided for in
Section 7.06, (ii) the resignation or removal of the retiring Trustee will become effective, and (iii) the successor Trustee will have all the rights, powers and duties of the Trustee under this Indenture. Upon request of any successor Trustee, the Company will execute any and all instruments for fully vesting in and confirming to the successor Trustee all such rights, powers and trusts. The Company will give notice of any resignation and any removal of the Trustee and each appointment of a successor Trustee to all Holders, and include in the notice the name of the successor Trustee and the address of its Corporate Trust Office.
(g) Notwithstanding replacement of the Trustee pursuant to this Section, the Company’s obligations under
Section 7.06 will continue for the benefit of the retiring Trustee.
Section 7.08
Successor Trustee by Merger
. If the Trustee consolidates with, merges or converts into, or transfers all or substantially all (including this transaction) of its corporate trust business to, another corporation or national banking association, the resulting, surviving or transferee corporation or national banking association without any further act will be the successor Trustee with the same effect as if the successor Trustee had been named as the Trustee in this Indenture.
Section 7.09
Eligibility
. This Indenture must always have a Trustee that is eligible pursuant to the Trust Indenture Act to act as such and has a combined capital and sur
plus
of at least $25,000,000 as set forth in its most recent published annual report of condition and its Corporate Trust Office in The City of New York, New York.
Section 7.10
Money Held in Trust
. The Trustee will not invest and will not be liable for interest on, any money received by it except as it may agree with the Company. Money held in trust by the Trustee need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law and except for money held in trust under
ARTICLE 8.
Section 7.11
Paying and Transfer Agent
(a) Each Agent accepts its respective obligations set forth herein and in the Notes upon the terms and conditions hereof and thereof, including the following, to all of which the Company agrees and to all of which the rights of the Holders from time to time of the Notes shall be subject:
(i) Each of the Agents shall be entitled to the compensation to be agreed upon with the Company and the Guarantor in writing for all services rendered by it, and the Company and the Guarantor, jointly and severally, agree promptly to pay such compensation and to reimburse each of the Agents for its reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses (including reasonable and documented fees and expenses of its counsel) incurred by it in connection with the services rendered by it hereunder. The Company also agrees to indemnify each of the Agents for, and to hold each of them harmless against, any loss, liability or expense (including, without limitation, the reasonable and documented fees and expenses of its legal counsel) incurred out of or in connection with its acting as Agent of the Company hereunder, except to the extent such loss, liability or expense results from such Agent’s own gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct. The obligations of the Company under this subsection (i) shall survive the payment of the Notes and the resignation or removal of any Agent and/or the termination of this Indenture;
(ii) In acting under this Indenture and in connection with the Notes, the Agents are each acting solely as agent of the Company and do not assume any obligation towards or relationship of agency or trust for or with any of the Holders except that all funds held by a Paying Agent for the payment of the principal of, interest on (and Additional Amounts, if any, with respect to) the Notes, shall be held in trust by it and applied as set forth herein and in the Notes, but need not be segregated from other funds held by it, except as required by law;
(iii) Each Agent may consult with counsel and any advice or written opinion of counsel shall be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any
action taken, suffered or omitted to be taken by it hereunder in good faith and in accordance with such advice or opinion;
(iv) Each Agent shall be protected and shall incur no liability for or in respect of any action taken or omitted to be taken or thing suffered by it in reliance upon any Note, notice, direction, consent, certificate, affidavit, statement or other paper or document believed by it in good faith to be genuine and to have been presented or signed by the proper party or parties;
(v) Each Agent may, in its individual capacity or any capacity, become the owner of, or acquire any interest in, any Notes or other obligations of the Company and/or the Guarantor with the same rights that it would have if it were not an Agent, and may engage or be interested in any financial or other transaction with the Company and may act on, or as depositary, trustee or agent for, any committee or body of holders of Notes or other obligations of the Company as freely as if it were not an Agent;
(vi) No Agent shall be under any liability for interest on any moneys or to invest any moneys, received by it pursuant to any of the provisions of this Indenture or the Notes or the Note Guarantee;
(vii) The recitals contained herein and in the Notes shall be taken as the statements of the Company, and each Agent assumes no responsibility for the correctness of the same. No Agent makes any representation as to the validity or sufficiency of this Indenture, the Notes, the Note Guarantee or any offering materials. No Agent shall be accountable for the use or application by the Company of any of the Notes or the proceeds thereof;
(viii) Each Agent shall be obligated to perform such duties and only such duties as are herein and in the Notes specifically set forth, and no implied duties or obligations shall be read into this Indenture or the Notes or the Note Guarantee against such Agent. No Agent shall be under any obligation to take any action hereunder which may tend to involve it in any expense or liability, the payment of which within a reasonable time is not, in its reasonable opinion, assured to it; and
(ix) Unless otherwise specifically provided herein or in the Notes, any order, certificate, notice, request, direction or other communication from the Company or the Guarantor made or given under any provision of this Indenture or the Note Guarantee shall be sufficient if signed by an authorized Officer or any duly authorized attorney-in-fact.
Anything in this Section to the contrary notwithstanding, the agreements to hold sums in trust as provided in this Section are subject to the provisions of Section 8.05.
(b) Any Agent may at any time resign by giving written notice of its resignation mailed to the Company specifying the date on which its resignation shall become effective;
provided that
such date shall be at least 60 days after the date on which such notice is given unless the Company agrees to accept less notice. Upon receiving such notice of resignation, the Company shall promptly appoint a successor Agent, qualified as aforesaid, by written instrument in duplicate signed on behalf of the Company, one copy of which shall be delivered to the resigning Agent and one copy to the successor Agent. Such resignation shall
become effective upon the earlier of (i) the effective date of such resignation or (ii) the acceptance of appointment by the successor Agent as provided in Section 7.11(c). The Company may, at any time and for any reason, and shall, upon any event set forth in the next succeeding sentence, remove an Agent and appoint a successor Agent, qualified as aforesaid, by written instrument in duplicate signed on behalf of the Company, one copy of which shall be delivered to the Agent being removed and one copy to the successor Agent. An Agent shall be removed as aforesaid if it shall become incapable of acting, or shall be adjudged a bankrupt or insolvent, or a receiver of such Agent or of its property shall be appointed, or any public officer shall take charge or control of it or of its property or affairs for the purpose of rehabilitation, conservation or liquidation. Any removal of an Agent and any appointment of a successor Agent shall become effective upon acceptance of appointment by the successor Agent as provided in Section 7.11(c). Upon its resignation or removal, the Agent shall be entitled to the payment by the Company of its compensation for the services rendered hereunder and to the reimbursement of all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the services rendered by it hereunder (including, without limitation, the reasonable and documented fees and expenses of its legal counsel).
(c) Any successor Agent appointed as provided in Section 7.11(b) shall execute and deliver to its predecessor and to the Company an instrument accepting such appointment hereunder, and thereupon such successor Agent, without any further act, deed or conveyance, shall become vested with all the rights, powers, duties and obligations of its predecessor hereunder, with like effect as if originally named as Paying Agent or Transfer Agent hereunder, and such predecessor, upon payment of its compensation and reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses (including, without limitation, the reasonable and documented fees and expenses of its legal counsel) then unpaid, shall pay over to such successor agent all moneys or other property at the time held by it hereunder, if any.
(d) Any corporation or bank into which any Agent may be merged or converted, or with which any Agent may be consolidated, or any corporation or bank resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which an Agent shall be a party, or any corporation or bank succeeding to all or substantially all of the agency business of the Agent (including this transaction) shall be the successor to such Agent hereunder (
provided that
such corporation or bank shall be qualified as aforesaid) without the execution or filing of any paper or any further act on the part of any of the parties hereto.
(e) Each of the Company and the Guarantor, jointly and severally, undertakes to indemnify any Paying Agent against all losses, liabilities, including any and all tax liabilities, which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall include Brazilian taxes and associated penalties, costs, claims, actions, damages, expenses or demands which any of them may incur or which may be made against any of them as a result of or in connection with the appointment of or the exercise of the powers and duties by the Paying Agent under this Indenture except as may result from its own gross negligence or bad faith. The Paying Agent shall take all reasonable measures to minimize any such tax liabilities, as instructed in writing by the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee or a Holder.
(f) Each of the Company and the Guarantor acknowledges that the Principal Paying Agent makes no representations as to the interpretation or characterization of the
transactions herein undertaken for tax or any other purpose, in any jurisdiction. Each of the Company and the Guarantor represents that it has fully satisfied itself as to any tax impact of this Indenture before agreeing to the terms herein, and is responsible for any and all federal, state, local, income, franchise, withholding, value added, sales, use, transfer, stamp or other taxes imposed by any jurisdiction in respect of this Indenture.
(g) Each of the Company and the Guarantor agrees to pay any and all stamp and other documentary taxes or duties which may be payable in connection with the execution, delivery, performance and enforcement of this Indenture by any Paying Agent.
(h) Each payment in full of principal, redemption amount, Additional Amounts and/or interest payable in respect of any Note made by or on behalf of the Company and/or the Guarantor, as applicable, to or to the order of the Principal Paying Agent in the manner specified herein on the date due shall be valid and effective to satisfy and discharge the obligation of the Company and/or the Company, as applicable, to make payment of principal, redemption amount, Additional Amounts and/or interest payable under the Notes on such date,
provided
,
however
,
that
the liability of the Principal Paying Agent hereunder shall not exceed any amounts paid to it by the Company and/or the Guarantor, as applicable, or held by it, on behalf of the Holders under this Indenture; and
provided further that
, in the event that there is a default by the Principal Paying Agent in any payment of principal, redemption amount, Additional Amounts and/or interest in respect of any Note, the Company and/or the Guarantor, as applicable, shall pay on demand such further amounts as will result in receipt by the Holder of such amounts as would have been received by it had no such default occurred.
ARTICLE 8
DEFEASANCE AND DISCHARGE
Section 8.01
Discharge of Company’s and Guarantor’ Obligations
. (q) Subject to paragraph (b), the Company’s obligations under the Notes and this Indenture, and the Guarantor’s obligations under the Note Guarantee, will terminate if:
(i) all Notes previously authenticated and delivered (other than (1) destroyed, lost or stolen Notes that have been replaced or (2) Notes that are paid pursuant to
Section 4.01 or (3) Notes for whose payment money or U.S. Government Obligations have been held in trust and then repaid to the Company pursuant to
Section 8.05) have been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation and the Company has paid all sums payable by it hereunder; or
(ii) (A) the Company irrevocably deposits in trust with the Trustee, as trust funds solely for the benefit of the Holders, money or U.S. Government Obligations in U.S. Dollars or a combination thereof sufficient, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written certificate delivered to the Trustee, without consideration of any reinvestment, to pay principal of and interest on the Notes to maturity or redemption, as the case may be, and to pay all other sums payable by it hereunder;
(B) no Default has occurred and is continuing on the date of the deposit;
(C) the deposit will not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, this Indenture or any other agreement or instrument to which the Guarantor or the Company is a party or by which it is bound; and
(D) each of the Guarantor and the Company delivers to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, in each case stating that all conditions precedent provided for herein relating to the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture have been complied with.
(b) After satisfying the conditions in clause (a)(i), only the Company’s and the Guarantor’s obligations under Section 7.06 and 7.11(a)(i) will survive. After satisfying the conditions in clause (a)(ii), only the Company’s obligations in
Article 2 and
Section 3.01,
4.01,
4.02, 7.06, 7.07, 7.11(a)(i)
8.05 and
8.06 will survive. In either case, the Trustee upon request will acknowledge in writing the discharge of the Company’s and the Guarantor’s obligations under the Notes and this Indenture other than the surviving obligations.
Section 8.02
Legal Defeasance
. After the 123
rd
day following the deposit referred to in clause (i) below, each of the Company and the Guarantor will be deemed to have paid and will be discharged from its obligations in respect of the Notes and the Note Guarantee and this Indenture, other than its obligations in
Article 2 and
Section 3.01,
4.01,
4.02,
7.06,
7.07, 7.11(a)(i),
8.05 and
8.06, provided the following conditions have been satisfied:
(a) The Company or the Guarantor has irrevocably deposited in trust with the Trustee, as trust funds solely for the benefit of the Holders, money or U.S. Government Obligations or a combination thereof sufficient, in the opinion of an internationally recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written certificate thereof delivered to the Trustee, without consideration of any reinvestment, to pay principal of and interest on the Notes to maturity or redemption, as the case may be,
provided that
any redemption before maturity has been irrevocably provided for under arrangements satisfactory to the Trustee.
(b) No Default has occurred and is continuing on the date of the deposit or occurs at any time during the 123-day period following the deposit.
(c) The deposit will not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, this Indenture or any other agreement or instrument to which the Company or the Guarantor is a party or by which it is bound.
(d) The Company or the Guarantor has delivered to the Trustee:
(i) either (x) a ruling received from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that the Holders will not recognize income, gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of the defeasance and will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the same amount and in the same manner and at the same times as would otherwise have been the case or (y) an Opinion of Counsel, based on a change in law after the date of this Indenture, to the same effect as the ruling described in clause (x);
(ii) an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that (i) the creation of the defeasance trust does not violate the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (ii) the
Holders have a valid first priority Note interest in the trust funds (subject to customary exceptions), and (iii) after the passage of 123 days following the deposit, the trust funds will not be subject to the effect of Section 547 of the United States Bankruptcy Code or Section 15 of the New York Debtor and Creditor Law; and
(iii) an Opinion of Counsel from Brazil and any other jurisdiction in which the Company or the Guarantor is conducting business in a manner which causes the Holders of the Notes to be liable for taxes on payments under the Notes for which they would not have been so liable but for such conduct of business in such other jurisdiction, to the effect that the Holders will not recognize income, gain or loss in the relevant jurisdiction as a result of such deposit and the defeasance and will be subject to taxes in the relevant jurisdiction (including withholding taxes) (as applicable) on the same amount and in the same manner and at the same times as would otherwise have been the case if such deposit and defeasance had not occurred.
(e) If the Notes are listed on a U.S. national securities exchange, the Company or the guarantor has delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the deposit and defeasance will not cause the Notes to be delisted.
(f) The Company or the Guarantor has delivered to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, in each case stating that all conditions precedent provided for herein relating to the defeasance have been complied with.
Prior to the end of the 123-day period, none of the Company’s or the Guarantor’s obligations under this Indenture will be discharged. Thereafter, the Trustee upon written request will acknowledge in writing the discharge of the Company’s and the Guarantor’s obligations under the Notes and this Indenture except for the surviving obligations specified above.
Section 8.03
Covenant Defeasance
. After the 123
rd
day following the deposit referred to in Section 8.01(a)(ii), the Company and the Guarantor’s obligations set forth in
Section 4.06 through
4.18, inclusive and clauses (C) and (D) of
Section 5.01(a)(iii) and Section 5.01(a)(iv), and the Guarantor’s obligations under the Note Guarantee, will terminate, and clauses (c), (d), (e), (f) and (i) of
Section 6.01 will no longer constitute Events of Default,
provided that
the following conditions have been satisfied:
(a) Each of the Company and the Guarantor has complied with clauses (a), (b), (c), (d)(ii), (e) and (f) of Section 8.02; and
(b) the Company or the Guarantor has delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the Holders will not recognize income, gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of the defeasance and will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the same amount and in the same manner and at the same times as would otherwise have been the case.
Except as specifically stated above, none of the Company’s or the Guarantor’s obligations under this Indenture will be discharged.
Section 8.04
Application of Trust Money
. Subject to
Section 8.05, the Trustee will hold in trust the money or U.S. Government Obligations deposited with it pursuant to
Section
8.01,
8.02 or
8.03, and apply the deposited money and the proceeds from deposited U.S. Government Obligations to the payment of principal of and interest on the Notes in accordance with the Notes and this Indenture. Such money and U.S. Government Obligations need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law.
Section 8.05
Repayment to Company
. Subject to
Section 7.06,
8.01,
8.02 and
8.03, the Trustee and the Paying Agents will promptly pay to the Company upon written request any excess money held by the Trustee and the Paying Agents at any time and thereupon be relieved from all liability with respect to such money. The Trustee or such Paying Agent will pay to the Company upon written request any money held for payment with respect to the Notes that remains unclaimed for two years;
provided that
before making such payment the Trustee or such Paying Agent shall at the expense of the Company publish once in a newspaper of general circulation in New York City, or send to each Holder entitled to such money, notice that the money remains unclaimed and that after a date specified in the notice (at least 30 days after the date of the publication or notice) any remaining unclaimed balance of money will be repaid to the Company. After payment to the Company, Holders entitled to such money must look solely to the Company for payment, unless applicable law designates another Person, and all liability of the Trustee and the Paying Agents with respect to such money will cease.
Section 8.06
Reinstatement
. If and for so long as the Trustee is unable to apply any money or U.S. Government Obligations held in trust pursuant to
Section 8.01,
8.02 or
8.03 by reason of any legal proceeding or by reason of any order or judgment of any court or governmental authority enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting such application, the Company’s and Guarantor’s obligations under this Indenture and the Notes will be reinstated as though no such deposit in trust had been made. If the Company or the Guarantor make any payment of principal of or interest on any Notes because of the reinstatement of its obligations, they will be subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such Notes to receive such payment from the money or U.S. Government Obligations held in trust.
ARTICLE 9
AMENDMENTS, SUPPLEMENTS AND WAIVERS
Section 9.01
Amendments Without Consent of Holders
. (r) The Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee may amend or supplement this Indenture or the Notes without notice to or the consent of any Holder or other party hereto:
(i) to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency in this Indenture or the Notes;
(ii) to comply with Article 5;
(iii) to evidence and provide for the acceptance of an appointment hereunder by a successor Trustee;
(iv) to provide for uncertificated Notes in addition to or in place of Certificated Notes;
(v) to provide for any guarantee of the Notes, to secure the Notes or to confirm and evidence the release, termination or discharge of any guarantee or Lien securing the Notes when such release, termination or discharge is permitted by this Indenture;
(vi) to provide for or confirm the issuance of Additional Notes; or
(vii) to make any other change that does not materially, adversely affect the rights of any Holder or to conform this Indenture to the description of the Notes in the Offering Memorandum.
The Guarantor must consent to any amendment or supplement hereunder.
Section 9.02
Amendments With Consent of Holders
. (s) Except as otherwise provided in
Section 6.02, 6.06 and
6.07 or Section 9.02(b), the Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee may amend this Indenture and the Notes with the written consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes, and the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes by written notice to the Trustee may waive future compliance by the Company or the Guarantor with any provision of this Indenture or the Notes.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.02(a), without the consent of each Holder affected, an amendment or waiver may not:
(i) reduce the principal amount of or change the Stated Maturity of any installment of principal of any Note;
(ii) reduce the rate of or change the Stated Maturity of any interest payment on any Note;
(iii) reduce the amount payable upon the redemption of any Note in respect of an optional redemption, the times at which any Note may be redeemed or, once notice of redemption has been given, the time at which the Note must thereupon be redeemed;
(iv) after the time an Offer to Purchase is required to have been made, reduce the purchase amount or purchase price, or extend the latest expiration date or purchase date thereunder;
(v) make any Note payable in currency other than that stated in the Note;
(vi) impair the right of any Holder to receive any principal payment or interest payment on such Holder’s Notes, on or after the Stated Maturity thereof, or to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment;
(vii) make any change in the percentage of the principal amount of the Notes required for amendments or waivers;
(viii) modify or change any provision of this Indenture affecting the ranking of the Notes or the Note Guarantee in a manner adverse to the Holders; or
(ix) make any change in the Note Guarantee that would materially and adversely affect the Holders.
(c) It is not necessary for Holders to approve the particular form of any proposed amendment, supplement or waiver, but is sufficient if their consent approves the substance thereof.
(d) The Trustee will notify in writing the Luxembourg Stock Exchange of any amendment regardless of whether the Holders’ approval is required.
(e) An amendment, supplement or waiver under this Section will become effective on receipt by the Trustee of written consents from the Holders of the requisite percentage in principal amount of the outstanding Notes. After an amendment, supplement or waiver under this Section becomes effective, the Company will send to the Holders affected thereby a notice briefly describing the amendment, supplement or their written waiver. The Company will send supplemental indentures to Holders upon request. Any failure of the Company to send such notice, or any defect therein, will not, however, in any way impair or affect the validity of any such supplemental indenture or waiver.
(f) The Guarantor must consent to any amendment, supplement or waiver hereunder.
Section 9.03
Effect of Consent
. (t) After an amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective, it will bind every Holder unless it is of the type requiring the consent of each Holder affected. If the amendment, supplement or waiver is of the type requiring the consent of each Holder affected, the amendment, supplement or waiver will bind each Holder that has consented to it and every subsequent Holder of a Note that evidences the same debt as the Note of the consenting Holder.
(b) If an amendment, supplement or waiver changes the terms of a Note, the Trustee may request the Holder to deliver it to the Trustee so that the Trustee may place an appropriate notation of the changed terms on the Note and return it to the Holder, or exchange it for a new Note that reflects the changed terms. The Trustee may also place an appropriate notation on any Note thereafter authenticated. However, the effectiveness of the amendment, supplement or waiver is not affected by any failure to annotate or exchange Notes in this fashion.
Section 9.04
Trustee’s Rights and Obligations
. The Trustee shall receive, and will be fully protected in relying upon, an Opinion of Counsel stating that the execution of any amendment, supplement or waiver is authorized or permitted by this Indenture. If the Trustee has received such an Opinion of Counsel, it shall sign the amendment, supplement or waiver so long as the same does not adversely affect the rights of the Trustee. The Trustee may, but is not obligated to, execute any amendment, supplement or waiver that affects the Trustee’s own rights, duties or immunities under this Indenture.
(a)
Payments For Consents
. Neither the Guarantor nor any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or Affiliates may, directly or indirectly, pay or cause to be paid any consideration, whether by way of interest, fee or otherwise, to any Holder for or as an inducement to any consent, waiver or amendment of any of the terms or provisions of this Indenture or the Notes
unless such consideration is offered to be paid or agreed to be paid to all Holders that consent, waive or agree to amend such term or provision within the time period set forth in the solicitation documents relating to the consent, waiver or amendment.
ARTICLE 10
GUARANTEE
Section 10.01
The Note Guarantee
. Subject to the provisions of this Article, the Guarantor hereby fully, irrevocably and unconditionally guarantees the full and punctual payment (whether at Stated Maturity, upon redemption or repurchase, purchase pursuant to an Offer to Purchase or by declaration of acceleration, or otherwise) of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on (including any Additional Amounts) and all other amounts payable under, each Note, and the full and punctual payment of all other amounts payable by the Company under this Indenture.
Upon failure by the Company to pay punctually any such amount, the Guarantor shall forthwith on demand pay the amount not so paid at the place and in the manner specified in this Indenture. Any obligation of the Company to make a payment may be satisfied by causing the Guarantor to make such payment. The Guarantor will comply with all then-applicable Brazilian Central Bank regulations to legally effect any payments under the Note Guarantee.
Section 10.02
Guarantee Unconditional
. The obligations of the Guarantor hereunder are unconditional and absolute and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, will not be released, discharged or otherwise affected by:
(a) any extension, renewal, settlement, compromise, waiver or release in respect of any obligation of the Company under this Indenture or any Note, by operation of law or otherwise;
(b) any modification or amendment of or supplement to this Indenture or any Note;
(c) any change in the corporate existence, structure or ownership of the Company, or any insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization or other similar proceeding affecting the Company or its assets or any resulting release or discharge of any obligation of the Company contained in this Indenture or any Note;
(d) the existence of any claim, set-off or other rights which the Guarantor may have at any time against the Company, the Trustee or any other Person, whether in connection with this Indenture or any unrelated transactions;
provided that
nothing herein prevents the assertion of any such claim by separate suit or compulsory counterclaim;
(e) any invalidity or unenforceability relating to or against the Company for any reason of this Indenture or any Note, or any provision of applicable law or regulation purporting to prohibit the payment by the Company of the principal of or interest on any Note or any other amount payable by the Company under this Indenture; or
(f) any other act or omission to act or delay of any kind by the Company, the Trustee or any other Person or any other circumstance whatsoever which might, but for the
provisions of this paragraph, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of or defense to the Guarantor’s obligations hereunder.
Section 10.03
Discharge; Reinstatement
. The Guarantor’s obligations hereunder will remain in full force and effect until the principal of, premium, if any, and interest (including Additional Amounts, if any) on the Notes and all other amounts payable by the Company under this Indenture have been paid in full. If at any time any payment of the principal of, premium, if any, or interest (including Additional Amounts, if any) on any Note or any other amount payable by the Company under this Indenture is rescinded or must be otherwise restored or returned upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of the Company or otherwise, the Guarantor’s obligations hereunder with respect to such payment will be reinstated as though such payment had been due but not made at such time.
Section 10.04
Waiver by the Guarantor
. The Guarantor irrevocably waives acceptance hereof, presentment, demand, protest and any notice not provided for herein, as well as any requirement that at any time any action be taken by any Person against the Company or any other Person. The Guarantor unconditionally and irrevocably waives any and all rights provided under Articles 333, sole paragraph, 364, 366, 821, 829, 834, 835 and 837 through 839 of the Brazilian Civil Code and Article 595 of the Brazilian Civil Procedure Code.
Section 10.05
Subrogation
. Upon making any payment with respect to any obligation of the Company under this Article, the Guarantor will be subrogated to the rights of the payee against the Company with respect to such obligation.
Section 10.06
Stay of Acceleration
. If acceleration of the time for payment of any amount payable by the Company under this Indenture or the Notes is stayed upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of the Company, all such amounts otherwise subject to acceleration under the terms of this Indenture are nonetheless payable by the Guarantor hereunder forthwith on demand by the Trustee or the Holders.
Section 10.07
Limitation on Amount of Guarantee
. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Article, the Guarantor, and by its acceptance of Notes, each Holder, hereby confirms that it is the intention of all such parties that the Note Guarantee of the Guarantor not constitute a fraudulent conveyance under applicable fraudulent conveyance provisions of the laws of Brazil, the United States Bankruptcy Code or any comparable provision of state law. To effectuate that intention, the Trustee, the Holders and the Guarantor hereby irrevocably agree that the obligations of the Guarantor under the Note Guarantee are limited to the maximum amount that would not render the Guarantor’s obligations subject to avoidance under applicable fraudulent conveyance provisions of the laws of Brazil, the United States Bankruptcy Code or any comparable provision of state law.
Section 10.08
Execution and Delivery of Guarantee
. The execution by the Guarantor of this Indenture (or a supplemental indenture in the form of Exhibit B) evidences the Note Guarantee of the Guarantor, whether or not the person signing as an officer of the Guarantor still holds that office at the time of authentication of any Note. The delivery of any Note by the Trustee after authentication constitutes due delivery of the Note Guarantee set forth in this Indenture on behalf of the Guarantor.
Section 10.09
Release of Guarantee
. The Note Guarantee of the Guarantor will terminate upon:
(a) a sale or other disposition (including by way of consolidation or merger) of the Guarantor or the sale or disposition of all or substantially all the assets of the Guarantor (other than to the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary) otherwise permitted by this Indenture; or
(b) defeasance or discharge of the Notes, as provided in
Article 8.
Upon delivery by the Company to the Trustee of an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel that all conditions precedent to the release of the Guarantor have been complied with, the Trustee will execute any documents reasonably requested by the Company in writing in order to evidence the release of the Guarantor from its obligations under the Note Guarantee.
ARTICLE 11
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 11.01
Holder Communications; Holder Actions
(a) The rights of Holders to communicate with other Holders with respect to this Indenture or the Notes are as provided by the Trust Indenture Act, and the Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee shall comply with the requirements of Trust Indenture Act Sections 312(a) and 312(b). Neither the Company, the Guarantor nor the Trustee will be held accountable by reason of any disclosure of information as to names and addresses of Holders made pursuant to the Trust Indenture Act.
(b) (i) Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent to amendment, supplement or waiver or other action provided by this Indenture to be given or taken by a Holder (an “
act
”) may be evidenced by an instrument signed by the Holder delivered to the Trustee. The fact and date of the execution of the instrument, or the authority of the person executing it, may be proved in any manner that the Trustee deems sufficient.
(ii) The Trustee may make reasonable rules for action by or at a meeting of Holders, which will be binding on all the Holders.
(c) Any act by the Holder of any Note binds that Holder and every subsequent Holder of a Note that evidences the same debt as the Note of the acting Holder, even if no notation thereof appears on the Note. Subject to paragraph (c), a Holder may revoke an act as to its Notes, but only if the Trustee receives the notice of revocation before the date the amendment or waiver or other consequence of the act becomes effective.
(d) The Company may, but is not obligated to, fix a record date for the purpose of determining the Holders entitled to act with respect to any amendment or waiver or in any other regard, except that during the continuance of an Event of Default, only the Trustee may set a record date as to notices of default, any declaration or acceleration or any other remedies or other consequences of the Event of Default. If a record date is fixed, those Persons that were Holders at such record date and only those Persons will be entitled to act, or to revoke any previous act, whether or not those Persons continue to be Holders after the record date.
Section 11.02
Notices
. (u) Any notice or communication to the Company will be deemed given if in writing;
(b) when delivered in person or;
(c) when delivered by an internationally recognized overnight courier service, or
(d) when sent by facsimile transmission, with transmission confirmed. Notices or communications to the Guarantor will be deemed given if given to the Company. Any notice to the Trustee will be effective only upon receipt by a Responsible Officer. In each case the notice or communication should be addressed as follows:
if to the Company or the Guarantor
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c/o Cosan S.A. Indústria e Comércio
Av. Pres. Juscelino Kubitschek, 1726 – 6º andar
04543-000 – São Paulo, SP
Brasil
Attention: Marcelo Martins
Facsimile: (55 11) 3897-9799
With a copy to:
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
450 Lexington Avenue
New York, New York 10017
USA
Attention: Manuel Garciadiaz, Esq.
Facsimile: (212) 450-4800
and
Cosan Luxembourg S.A.
13-15 Avenue de la Liberté
L-1931 Luxembourg
Grand Duchy al Luxembourg
Attention: the Managers
if to the Trustee
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Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas
60 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
and Principal Paying Agent
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Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas
60 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
Luxembourg Paying Agent
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Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A.
2, Boulevard Konrad Adenauer
1115 Luxembourg
The Company or the Trustee by notice to the other may designate additional or different addresses for subsequent notices or communications.
(e) Except as otherwise expressly provided with respect to published notices, any notice or communication to a Holder will be deemed given when mailed to the Holder at its address as it appears on the Register by first class mail or, as to any Global Note registered in the name of DTC or its nominee, as agreed by the Company, the Trustee and DTC;
provided
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that
, at any time when the Notes are listed on the Official List of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and its rules so require, the Company will publish any such notice of communication sent to the Holders in a newspaper having a general circulation in Luxembourg. Copies of any notice or communication to a Holder, if given by the Company, will be mailed to the Trustee at the same time. Defect in mailing a notice or communication to any particular Holder will not affect its sufficiency with respect to other Holders.
(f) Where this Indenture provides for notice, the notice may be waived in writing by the Person entitled to receive such notice, either before or after the event, and the waiver will be the equivalent of the notice. Waivers of notice by Holders must be filed with the Trustee, but such filing is not a condition precedent to the validity of any action taken in reliance upon such waivers.
(g) In respect of this Indenture, none of the Trustee nor any Agent shall have any duty or obligation to verify or confirm that the Person sending instructions, directions, reports, notices or other communications or information by electronic transmission is, in fact, a Person authorized to give such instructions, directions, reports, notices or other communications or information on behalf of the party purporting to send such electronic transmission; and none of the Trustee nor any Agent shall have any liability for any losses, liabilities, costs or expenses incurred or sustained by any party as a result of such reliance upon or compliance with such instructions, directions, reports, notices or other communications or information, unless such reliance or compliance was made with gross negligence or willful misconduct by the Trustee or the Agent, respectively. Each other party agrees to assume all risks arising out of the use of electronic methods to submit instructions, directions, reports, notices or other communications or information to the Trustee and/or any Agent, including without limitation the risk of the Trustee and/or any Agent acting on unauthorized instructions, notices, reports or other communications or information, to the extent such action was not based on gross negligence or willful misconduct, and the risk of interception and misuse by third parties.
Section 11.03
Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent
. Upon any request or application by the Company to the Trustee to take any action under this Indenture, the Company will furnish to the Trustee:
(a) an Officers’ Certificate stating that, in the opinion of the signers, all conditions precedent, if any, provided for in this Indenture relating to the proposed action have been complied with; and
(b) an Opinion of Counsel stating that all such conditions precedent have been complied with.
Section 11.04
Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion
. Each certificate or opinion with respect to compliance with a condition or covenant provided for in this Indenture must include:
(a) a statement that each person signing the certificate or opinion has read the covenant or condition and the related definitions;
(b) a brief statement as to the nature and scope of the examination or investigation upon which the statement or opinion contained in the certificate or opinion is based;
(c) a statement that, in the opinion of each such person, that person has made such examination or investigation as is necessary to enable the person to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been complied with; and
(d) a statement as to whether or not, in the opinion of each such person, such condition or covenant has been complied with,
provided that
an Opinion of Counsel may rely on an Officers’ Certificate or certificates of public officials with respect to matters of fact.
Section 11.05
Payment Date Other Than a Business Day
. If any payment with respect to a payment of any principal of, premium, if any, or interest on any Note (including any payment to be made on any date fixed for redemption or purchase of any Note) is due on a day which is not a Business Day, then the payment need not be made on such date, but may be made on the next Business Day with the same force and effect as if made on such date, and no interest will accrue for the intervening period.
Section 11.06
Governing Law
. This Indenture, including any Note Guarantee, and the Notes shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York. The provisions of articles 86 to 94-8 of the Luxembourg law of August 10, 1915, as amended, on commercial companies are excluded.
Section 11.07
Submission to Jurisdiction; Agent for Service; Waiver of Immunities
(a) Each of the Company and the Guarantor agrees that any suit, action or proceeding against any of them brought by any Holder or the Trustee arising out of or based upon this Indenture, the Notes or the Guarantee may be instituted in any state or Federal court in the Borough of Manhattan in The City of New York, New York, and each waives any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such proceeding, and
irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any suit, action or proceeding.
(b) By the execution and delivery of this Indenture or any amendment or supplement hereto, each of the Company and the Guarantor (i) acknowledges that it hereby designates and appoints National Corporate Research, Ltd. (“
NCR
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Street, 10
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Floor, New York, New York 10016, as its authorized agent upon which process may be served in any suit, action or proceeding with respect to, arising out of, or relating to, the Notes, this Indenture or the Guarantee, that may be instituted in any Federal or state court in the State of New York, The City of New York, the Borough of Manhattan, or brought under Federal or state securities laws or brought by the Trustee (whether in its individual capacity or in its capacity as Trustee hereunder), and acknowledges that NCR has accepted such designation, (ii) submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of any such court in any such suit, action or proceeding, and (iii) agrees that service of process upon NCR shall be deemed in every respect effective service of process upon the Company or the Guarantor, as the case may be, in any such suit, action or proceeding. The Company and the Guarantor further agree to take any and all action, including the execution and filing of any and all such documents and instruments as may be necessary to continue such designation and appointment of NCR in full force and effect so long as this Indenture shall be in full force and effect;
provided that
the Company and the Guarantor may and shall (to the extent NCR ceases to be able to be served on the basis contemplated herein), by written notice to the Trustee, designate such additional or alternative agents for service of process under this Section 11.07 that (i) maintains an office located in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York in the State of New York, (ii) are either (x) counsel for the Company and the Guarantor or (y) a corporate service company which acts as agent for service of process for other Persons in the ordinary course of its business and (iii) agrees to act as agent for service of process in accordance with this Section 11.07. Such notice shall identify the name of such agent for process and the address of such agent for process in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York, State of New York. Upon the written request of any Holder, the Trustee shall deliver such information to such Holder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, there shall, at all times, be at least one agent for service of process for the Company and the Guarantor appointed and acting in accordance with this Section 11.07.
(c) To the extent that the Company or the Guarantor has or hereafter may acquire any immunity from jurisdiction of any court or from any legal process (whether through service of notice, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution, execution or otherwise) with respect to itself or its property, the Company and the Guarantor hereby irrevocably waive such immunity in respect of their obligations under this Indenture, the Notes and the Guarantee, to the extent permitted by law.
Section 11.08
Judgment Currency
(a) U.S. Dollars are the sole currency of account and payment for all sums due and payable by the Company and the Guarantor under this Indenture, the Notes and the Note Guarantee. If, for the purpose of obtaining judgment in any court, it is necessary to convert a sum due hereunder in U.S. Dollars into another currency, the Company and the Guarantor will agree, to the fullest extent that they may legally and effectively do so, that the rate of exchange used shall be that at which in accordance with normal banking procedures the Trustee determines
a Person could purchase U.S. Dollars with such other currency in New York, New York, on the Business Day immediately preceding the day on which final judgment is given.
(b) The obligation of each of the Company and the Guarantor in respect of any sum due to any Holder or the Trustee in U.S. Dollars shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, notwithstanding any judgment in a currency other than U.S. Dollars, be discharged only to the extent that on the Business Day following receipt of any sum adjudged to be so due in the judgment currency such Holder or Trustee may in accordance with normal banking procedures purchase U.S. Dollars in the amount originally due to such Person with the judgment currency. If the amount of U.S. Dollars so purchased is less than the sum originally due to such Person, each of the Company and the Guarantor agrees, jointly and severally, as a separate obligation and notwithstanding any such judgment, to indemnify such Person against the resulting loss; and if the amount of U.S. Dollars so purchased is greater than the sum originally due to such Person, such Person will, by accepting a Note, be deemed to have agreed to repay such excess.
Section 11.09
No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements
. This Indenture may not be used to interpret another indenture or loan or debt agreement of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, and no such indenture or loan or debt agreement may be used to interpret this Indenture.
Section 11.10
Successors
. All agreements of the Company or the Guarantor in this Indenture and the Notes will bind its successors. All agreements of the Trustee in this Indenture will bind its successor.
Section 11.11
Duplicate Originals
. The parties may sign any number of copies of this Indenture. Each signed copy shall be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement.
Section 11.12
Separability
. In case any provision in this Indenture or in the Notes is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
Section 11.13
Table of Contents and Headings
. The Table of Contents, Cross-Reference Table and headings of the Articles and Sections of this Indenture have been inserted for convenience of reference only, are not to be considered a part of this Indenture and in no way modify or restrict any of the terms and provisions of this Indenture.
Section 11.14
No Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees, Incorporators, Members and Stockholders
. No director, officer, employee, incorporator, member or stockholder of the Company or the Guarantor, as such, will have any liability for any obligations of the Company or the Guarantor under the Notes, the Note Guarantee or this Indenture or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations. Each Holder of Notes by accepting a Note waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release are an integral part of the consideration for issuance of the Notes execution and delivery of the Note Guarantee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
, the parties hereto have caused this Indenture to be duly executed as of the date first written above.
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COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A.
as Issuer
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By:
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/s/ Marcelo Eduardo Martins
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Name: Marcelo Eduardo Martins
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Title: Director
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By:
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/s/ Richard Brekelmans
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Name: Richard Brekelmans
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Title: Director B
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COSAN S.A. INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO
as Guarantor
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By:
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/s/ Marcos Marinho Lutz
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Name: Marcos Marinho Lutz
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Title: Officer
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By:
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/s/ Marcelo de Souza Scarcela Portela
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Name: Marcelo de Souza Scarcela Portela
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Title: Officer
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[
Signature Page to the Indenture
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DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS
as Trustee, Registrar, Principal Paying Agent, and Transfer Agent
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By:
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DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY
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By:
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/s/ Wanda Camacho
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Name: Wanda Camacho
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Title: Vice President
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By:
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/s/ Rodney Gaughan
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Name: Rodney Gaughan
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Title:
Vice President
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DEUTSCHE BANK LUXEMBOURG S.A.
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By:
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/s/ Wanda Camacho
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Name: Wanda Camacho, Vice President
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Title: Attorney in Fact
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By:
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/s/ Rodney Gaughan
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Name: Rodney Gaughan, Vice President
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Title: Attorney in Fact
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[
Signature Page to the Indenture
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EXHIBIT A
[FACE OF NOTE]
COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A.
5.00% Senior Note Due March 14, 2023
Rule 144A Global Note:
CUSIP: 22112E AA6
ISIN: US22112EAA64
Regulation S Global Note:
CUSIP: L20041 AA4
ISIN: USL20041AA41
COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A., a public limited-liability company (
societé anonyme
) organized under the laws of Luxembourg having its registered office at B-15 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, registered with the Luxembourg Register of Commerce and Companies under number B175.646, (the “
Company
”, which term includes any successor under the Indenture hereinafter referred to), for value received, promises to pay to Cede & Co., or its registered assigns, the principal sum of [●] million U.S. DOLLARS ($[●]) [or such other amount as indicated on the Schedule of Exchange of Notes attached hereto] on March 14, 2023.
Interest Rate: 5.00% per annum.
Interest Payment Dates: March 14 and September 14, commencing on September 14, 2013.
Regular Record Dates: March 1 and September 1.
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Note set forth on the reverse hereof, which will for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Note to be signed manually or by facsimile by its duly authorized officers.
(Form of Trustee’s Certificate of Authentication)
This is one of the 5.00% Senior Notes Due March 14, 2023 described in the Indenture referred to in this Note.
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DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS
as Trustee, Registrar, Principal Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and Calculation Agent
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By:
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DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY
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[FORM OF REVERSE SIDE OF NOTE]
COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A.
5.00% Senior Note Due March 14, 2023
1.
Principal and Interest
The Company promises to pay the principal of this Note on March 14, 2023.
The Company promises to pay interest on the principal amount of this Note on each Interest Payment Date, as set forth on the face of this Note, at the rate of 5.00% per annum.
Interest will be payable semiannually (to the holders of record of the Notes at the close of business on March 1 or September 1 immediately preceding the corresponding interest payment date) on each Interest Payment Date, commencing September 14, 2013.
Interest on this Note will accrue from the most recent date to which interest has been paid on this Note (or, if there is no existing default in the payment of interest and if this Note is authenticated between a regular record date and the next Interest Payment Date, from such Interest Payment Date) or, if no interest has been paid, from the Issue Date. Interest will be computed in the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months.
The Company will pay interest on overdue principal, premium, if any, and, to the extent lawful, interest at a rate per annum that is 1% per annum in excess of the rate per annum borne by this Note. Interest not paid when due and any interest on principal, premium or interest not paid when due will be paid to the Persons that are Holders on a special record date, which will be the 14
th
day preceding the date fixed by the Company for the payment of such interest, whether or not such day is a Business Day. At least 14 days before a special record date, the Company will send to each Holder and to the Trustee a notice that sets forth the special record date, the payment date and the amount of interest to be paid.
2.
Indentures; Note Guarantee
This is one of the Notes issued under an Indenture dated as of March 14, 2013 (as amended from time to time, the “
Indenture
”), among the Company, the Guarantor, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee, Registrar, Paying Agent and Transfer Agent and Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., as Luxembourg Paying Agent. Capitalized terms used herein are used as defined in the Indenture unless otherwise indicated. The terms of the Notes include those stated in the Indenture, as may be amended from time to time. The Notes are subject to all such terms, and Holders are referred to the Indenture for a statement of all such terms. To the extent permitted by applicable law, in the event of any inconsistency between the terms of this Note and the terms of the Indenture, the terms of the Indenture will control.
The Notes are unsecured unsubordinated obligations of the Company. The Indenture limits the original aggregate principal amount of the Notes to $500,000,000, but Additional
Notes may be issued pursuant to the Indenture, and the originally issued Notes and all such Additional Notes vote together for all purposes as a single class. This Note is fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed as set forth in the Indenture.
3.
Redemption and Repurchase; Discharge Prior to Redemption or Maturity
This Note may be the subject of an Offer to Purchase, as further described in the Indenture. There is no sinking fund or mandatory redemption applicable to this Note.
This Note shall be redeemable at the option of the Company under certain circumstances described in Sections 3.02 through 3.04. This Note may be redeemable for tax reasons as described in Section 3.05.
Additional Amounts will be paid in respect of any payments of interest or principal so that the amount a holder receives after applicable withholding tax, will equal the amount that the holder would have received if no withholding tax had been applicable, to the extent described in Section 3.01.
If the Company deposits with the Trustee money or U.S. Government Obligations sufficient to pay the then outstanding principal of, premium, if any, and accrued interest on the Notes to redemption or maturity, the Company may in certain circumstances be discharged from the Indenture and the Notes or may be discharged from certain of its obligations under certain provisions of the Indenture.
4.
Registered Form; Denominations; Transfer; Exchange
The Notes are in registered form without coupons in minimum denominations of $200,000 principal amount and any multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof. A Holder may register the transfer or exchange of Notes in accordance with the Indenture. The Trustee may require a Holder to furnish appropriate endorsements and transfer documents and to pay any taxes and fees required by law or permitted by the Indenture. Pursuant to the Indenture, there are certain periods during which the Trustee will not be required to issue, register the transfer of or exchange any Note or certain portions of a Note.
5.
Defaults and Remedies
If an Event of Default, as defined in the Indenture, occurs and is continuing, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the Notes may declare all the Notes to be due and payable. If a bankruptcy default with respect to the Guarantor or the Company occurs and is continuing, the Notes automatically become due and payable. Holders may not enforce the Indenture or the Notes except as provided in the Indenture. The Trustee may require indemnity satisfactory to it before it enforces the Indenture or the Notes. Subject to certain limitations, Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding may direct the Trustee in its exercise of remedies.
6.
Amendment and Waiver
Subject to certain exceptions, the Indenture and the Notes may be amended, or default may be waived, with the consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes. Without notice to or the consent of any Holder, the Company and the Trustee may amend or supplement the Indenture or the Notes to, among other things, cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency if such amendment or supplement does not adversely affect the interests of the Holders in any material respect.
7.
Authentication
This Note is not valid until the Trustee (or Authenticating Agent) signs the certificate of authentication on the other side of this Note.
8.
Governing Law
This Note shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York. Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of submission to jurisdiction, agent for service, waiver of immunities and judgment currency set forth in the Indenture, which will for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth herein. The provisions of articles 86 to 94-8 of the Luxembourg Law of August 10, 1915, as amended, on commercial companies are excluded.
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Abbreviations
Customary abbreviations may be used in the name of a Holder or an assignee, such as: TEN COM (= tenants in common), TEN ENT (= tenants by the entireties), JT TEN (= joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common), CUST (= Custodian) and U/G/M/A/ (= Uniform Gifts to Minors Act).
The Company will furnish a copy of the Indenture to any Holder upon written request and without charge.
NOTATION OF GUARANTEE
For value received, the Guarantor (which term includes any successor Person under the Indenture) has, jointly and severally, unconditionally guaranteed, to the extent set forth in the Indenture and subject to the provisions in the Indenture dated as of dated as of March 14, 2013 (as amended from time to time, the “
Indenture
”), among the Company, the Guarantor, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee, Registrar, Paying Agent, and Transfer Agent, and Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A. as Luxembourg Paying Agent (a) the due and punctual payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest and any Additional Amounts on the Notes (as defined in the Indenture), whether at maturity, by acceleration, redemption or otherwise, the due and punctual payment of interest on overdue principal of and interest on the Notes, if any, if lawful, and the due and punctual performance of all other obligations of the Company to the Holders or the Trustee all in accordance with the terms of the Indenture and (b) in case of any extension of time of payment or renewal of any Notes or any of such other obligations, that the same will be promptly paid in full when due or performed in accordance with the terms of the extension or renewal, whether at Stated Maturity (as defined in the Indenture), by acceleration or otherwise. The obligations of the Guarantor to the Holders of Notes and to the Trustee pursuant to the Note Guarantee and the Indenture are expressly set forth in Article 10 of the Indenture and reference is hereby made to the Indenture for the precise terms of the Note Guarantee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Guarantor has caused the Guarantee to be duly executed.
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COSAN S.A. INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO
as Guarantor
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[FORM OF TRANSFER NOTICE]
FOR VALUE RECEIVED the undersigned registered holder hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) unto
Insert Taxpayer Identification No.
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Please print or typewrite name and address including zip code of assignee
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the within Note and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing
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attorney to transfer said Note on the books of the Company with full power of substitution in the premises.
[THE FOLLOWING PROVISION TO BE INCLUDED ON ALL CERTIFICATES BEARING A RESTRICTED LEGEND]
In connection with any transfer of this Note occurring prior to the date [which is one year after the original issue date of the Notes,]
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[which is on or prior to the 40
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day after the Closing Date (as defined in the Indenture governing the Notes),]
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, the undersigned confirms that such transfer is made without utilizing any general solicitation or general advertising and further as follows:
Check One
(1) This Note is being transferred to a “qualified institutional buyer” in compliance with Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and certification in the form of Exhibit F to the Indenture is being furnished herewith.
(2) This Note is being transferred to a Non-U.S. Person in compliance with the exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, provided by Regulation S thereunder, and certification in the form of Exhibit E to the Indenture is being furnished herewith.
or
(3) This Note is being transferred other than in accordance with (1) or (2) above and documents are being furnished which comply with the conditions of transfer set forth in this Note and the Indenture.
If none of the foregoing boxes is checked, the Trustee is not obligated to register this Note in the name of any Person other than the Holder hereof unless and until the conditions to any such transfer of registration set forth herein and in the Indenture have been satisfied.
Date: __________________________
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Seller
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NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within-mentioned instrument in every particular, without alteration or any change whatsoever.
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Signature Guarantee:
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To be executed by an executive officer
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Signatures must be guaranteed by an “
eligible guarantor institution
” meeting the requirements of the Registrar, which requirements include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Association Medallion Program (“
STAMP
”) or such other “
signature guarantee program
” as may be determined by the Registrar in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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OPTION OF HOLDER TO ELECT PURCHASE
If you wish to have all f this Note purchased by the Company pursuant to
Section 4.14 or
Section 4.13 of the Indenture, check the box:
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If you wish to have a portion of this Note purchased by the Company pursuant to
Section 4.14 or
Section 4.13 of the Indenture, state the amount (in original principal amount) below:
$_____________________.
Date: ____________
Your Signature: __________________________
(Sign exactly as your name appears on the other side of this Note)
Signature Guarantee:
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Signatures must be guaranteed by an “
eligible guarantor institution
” meeting the requirements of the Trustee, which requirements include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Association Medallion Program (“
STAMP
”) or such other “
signature guarantee program
” as may be determined by the Trustee in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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SCHEDULE OF TRANSFERS AND EXCHANGES OF NOTES
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The following transfers and exchanges of a part of this Global Note for Certificated Notes or a part of another Global Note have been made:
Date of transfer or Exchange
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Amount of decrease in principal amount of this Global Note
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Principal amount of this Global Note following such decrease (or increase)
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Signature of authorized officer of Trustee
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EXHIBIT B
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SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE
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dated as of __________, ____
among
COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A.,
as Issuer,
the [ADDITIONAL GUARANTOR(S)] Party Hereto,
DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS,
as Trustee, Registrar, Paying Agent and Transfer Agent,
and
DEUTSCHE BANK LUXEMBOURG S.A.,
as Luxembourg Paying Agent
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5.00%
Senior Notes due
March 14, 2023
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THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “
Supplemental Indenture
”), entered into as of __________, ____, among COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A., a public limited liability company (
société anonyme
) organized under the laws of Luxembourg, having its registered office at 13-15 Avenue de la Liberté, L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg registered with the Luxembourg Register of Commerce and Companies under number B 175.646 (the “
Company
”), [Additional Guarantor(s)] (each an “
Undersigned
”), DEUTSCHE BANK LUXEMBOURG, S.A., as Luxembourg Paying Agent and DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, a New York banking corporation, as Trustee, Registrar, Principal Paying Agent and Transfer Agent (the “
Trustee
”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Company, the Guarantor party thereto and the Trustee entered into the Indenture, dated as of March 14, 2013 (the “
Indenture
”), relating to the Company’s 5.00% Senior Notes due March 14, 2023 (the “
Notes
”);
WHEREAS, as a condition to the Trustee entering into the Indenture and the purchase of the Notes by the Holders, the Company agreed pursuant to the Indenture to cause any newly acquired or created Subsidiaries to provide Guarantee in certain circumstances.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained and intending to be legally bound, the parties to this Supplemental Indenture hereby agree as follows:
Section 1. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein are used as defined in the Indenture.
Section 2. Each Undersigned, by its execution of this Supplemental Indenture, agrees to be a Guarantor under the Indenture and to be bound by the terms of the Indenture applicable to Guarantors, including, but not limited to,
Article 10 thereof. [Specify % to be guaranteed, if less than 100%.]
Section 3. This Supplemental Indenture shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.
Section 4. This Supplemental Indenture may be signed in various counterparts which together will constitute one and the same instrument.
Section 5. This Supplemental Indenture is an amendment supplemental to the Indenture, and the Indenture and this Supplemental Indenture will henceforth be read together.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed as of the date first above written.
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COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A.
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[ADDITIONAL GUARANTOR]
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DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS
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DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY
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DEUTSCHE BANK LUXEMBOURG S.A.
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EXHIBIT C
RESTRICTED LEGEND
[
Include if Note is a Rule 144A Global Note, or a Note issued in exchange therefor, as required under the Indenture:
THIS NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “
SECURITIES ACT
”), OR ANY OTHER SECURITIES LAWS. THE HOLDER HEREOF, BY PURCHASING THIS NOTE, AGREES THAT THIS NOTE OR ANY INTEREST OR PARTICIPATION HEREIN MAY BE OFFERED, RESOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED ONLY (I) TO THE COMPANY, (II) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT
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, (III) TO A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER IN COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (IV) IN AN OFFSHORE TRANSACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 904 OF REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, OR (V) PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION PROVIDED BY RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR ANY OTHER AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, AND IN EACH OF SUCH CASES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OF THE UNITED STATES OR OTHER APPLICABLE JURISDICTION. THE HOLDER HEREOF, BY PURCHASING THIS NOTE, REPRESENTS AND AGREES THAT IT SHALL NOTIFY ANY PURCHASER OF THIS NOTE FROM IT OF THE RESALE RESTRICTIONS REFERRED TO ABOVE.
THE FOREGOING LEGEND MAY BE REMOVED FROM THIS NOTE ON SATISFACTION OF THE CONDITIONS SPECIFIED IN THE INDENTURE REFERRED TO HEREIN.]
[
Include if Note is Regulation S Global Note, or a Note issued in exchange therefor, in accordance with the Indenture:
“THIS NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “
SECURITIES ACT
”), OR ANY OTHER SECURITIES LAWS. THE HOLDER HEREOF, BY PURCHASING THIS NOTE, AGREES THAT NEITHER THIS NOTE NOR ANY INTEREST OR PARTICIPATION HEREIN MAY BE OFFERED, RESOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION UNLESS SUCH TRANSACTION IS EXEMPT FROM, OR NOT SUBJECT TO, SUCH REGISTRATION.
THE FOREGOING LEGEND MAY BE REMOVED FROM THIS NOTE AFTER 40 DAYS BEGINNING ON AND INCLUDING THE LATER OF (A) THE DATE ON WHICH THE NOTES ARE OFFERED TO PERSONS OTHER THAN DISTRIBUTORS (AS DEFINED IN REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT) AND (B) THE ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE OF THIS NOTE.”]
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EXHIBIT D
DTC LEGEND
UNLESS THIS GLOBAL NOTE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK LIMITED PURPOSE TRUST COMPANY (“
DTC
”), TO THE ISSUER NAMED HEREIN (THE “
COMPANY
”) OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
TRANSFERS OF THIS GLOBAL NOTE IN WHOLE SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS TO A NOMINEE OF DTC OR BY A NOMINEE OF DTC TO DTC OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF DTC OR BY DTC OR ANY SUCH NOMINEE TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE OF SUCH SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY AND TRANSFERS OF THIS GLOBAL NOTE IN PART SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE INDENTURE AND REFERRED TO ON THE REVERSE HEREOF.
EXHIBIT E
Regulation S Certificate
_________, ____
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas
60 Wall Street, MSNYC 60-2710
New York, NY 10005
Attention: Trust and Agency Services
Re:
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COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A., as Issuer public limited liability company (
société anonyme
) organized under the laws of Luxembourg, having its registered office at 13-15 Avenue de la Liberté, L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg registered with the Luxembourg Register of Commerce and Companies under number B 175.646
5.00% Senior Notes due March 14, 2023 (the “
Notes
”) Issued under the Indenture (the “
Indenture
”) dated as of March 14, 2013 relating to the Notes
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
Terms are used in this Certificate as used in Regulation S (“
Regulation S
”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “
Securities Act
”), except as otherwise stated herein.
[CHECK A OR B AS APPLICABLE.]
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This Certificate relates to our proposed transfer of $____ principal amount of Notes issued under the Indenture. We hereby certify as follows:
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The offer and sale of the Notes was not and will not be made to a person in the United States (unless such person is excluded from the definition of “U.S. person” pursuant to Rule 902(k)(2)(vi) or the account held by it for which it is acting is excluded from the definition of “U.S. person” pursuant to Rule 902(k)(2)(i) under the circumstances described in Rule 902(h)(3)) and such offer and sale was not and will not be specifically targeted at an identifiable group of U.S. citizens abroad.
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Unless the circumstances described in the parenthetical in paragraph 1 above are applicable, either (a) at the time the buy order was originated, the buyer was outside the United States or we and any person acting on our behalf reasonably believed that the buyer was outside the United States or (b) the transaction was executed in, on or through the facilities of a designated offshore securities market, and neither we nor any person acting on our behalf knows that the transaction was pre-arranged with a buyer in the United States;
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Neither we, any of our affiliates, nor any person acting on our or their behalf, has made any directed selling efforts in the United States with respect to the Notes;
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The proposed transfer of Notes is not part of a plan or scheme to evade the registration requirements of the Securities Act; and
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If we are an officer or director of the Company or an Initial Purchaser (as defined in the Indenture), we certify that the proposed transfer is being made in accordance with the provisions of Rule 904(b) of Regulation S.
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This Certificate relates to our proposed exchange of $____ principal amount of Notes issued under the Indenture for an equal principal amount of Notes to be held by us. We hereby certify as follows:
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At the time the offer and sale of the Notes was made to us, either (i) we were not in the United States or (ii) we were excluded from the definition of “U.S. person” pursuant to Rule 902(k)(2)(vi) or the account held by us for which we were acting was excluded from the definition of “U.S. person” pursuant to Rule 902(k)(2)(i) under the circumstances described in Rule 902(h)(3); and we were not a member of an identifiable group of U.S. citizens abroad;
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Unless the circumstances described in paragraph 1(ii) above are applicable, either (a) at the time our buy order was originated, we were outside the United States or (b) the transaction was executed in, on or through the facilities of a designated offshore securities market, and we did not pre-arrange the transaction in the United States.; and
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The proposed exchange of Notes is not part of a plan or scheme to evade the registration requirements of the Securities Act.
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You and the Company are entitled to rely upon this Certificate and are irrevocably authorized to produce this Certificate or a copy hereof to any interested party in any administrative or legal proceeding or official inquiry with respect to the matters covered hereby.
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[NAME OF SELLER (FOR TRANSFERS) OR OWNER (FOR EXCHANGES)]
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Signature Guarantee:
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Signatures must be guaranteed by an “
eligible guarantor institution
” meeting the requirements of the Trustee, which requirements include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Association Medallion Program (“
STAMP
”) or such other “
signature guarantee program
” as may be determined by the Trustee in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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EXHIBIT F
Rule 144A Certificate
_________, ____
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas
60 Wall Street, MSNYC 60-2710
New York, NY 10005
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COSAN LUXEMBOURG S.A., as Issuer
5.00% Senior Notes due March 14, 2023 (the “
Notes
”) Issued under the Indenture (the “
Indenture
”) dated as of March 14, 2013 relating to the Notes
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
TO BE COMPLETED BY PURCHASER IF (1) ABOVE IS CHECKED.
This Certificate relates to:
[CHECK A OR B AS APPLICABLE.]
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Our proposed purchase of $____ principal amount of Notes issued under the Indenture.
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Our proposed exchange of $____ principal amount of Notes issued under the Indenture for an equal principal amount of Notes to be held by us.
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We and, if applicable, each account for which we are acting in the aggregate owned and invested more than $100,000,000 in securities of issuers that are not affiliated with us (or such accounts, if applicable), as of _________, 200_, which is a date on or since close of our most recent fiscal year. We and, if applicable, each account for which we are acting, are a qualified institutional buyer within the meaning of Rule 144A (“
Rule 144A
”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “
Securities Act
”). If we are acting on behalf of an account, we exercise sole investment discretion with respect to such account. We are aware that the transfer of Notes to us, or such exchange, as applicable, is being made in reliance upon the exemption from the provisions of Section 5 of the Securities Act provided by Rule 144A. Prior to the date of this Certificate we have received such information regarding the Company as we have requested pursuant to Rule 144A(d)(4) to the extent that the Company is not then subject to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, or is not exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Exchange Act or have determined not to request such information.
You and the Company are entitled to rely upon this Certificate and are irrevocably authorized to produce this Certificate or a copy hereof to any interested party in any administrative or legal proceeding or official inquiry with respect to the matters covered hereby.
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[NAME OF PURCHASER (FOR TRANSFERS) OR OWNER (FOR EXCHANGES)]
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Signatures must be guaranteed by an “
eligible guarantor institution
” meeting the requirements of the Trustee, which requirements include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Association Medallion Program (“
STAMP
”) or such other “
signature guarantee program
” as may be determined by the Trustee in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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Exhibit 4.11
DATE 29 FEBRUARY 2012
ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY, LIMITED
and
COSAN S/A INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO
______________________________________________________________
Agreement for the sale and purchase
of shares in
Comma Oil & Chemicals Limited
______________________________________________________________
AN AGREEMENT
dated 29 February 2012 by and between:
(1)
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Esso Petroleum Company, Limited
, a company incorporated under the laws of England whose registered office is at ExxonMobil House, Ermyn Way, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8UX (the “
Vendor
”); and
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COSAN S/A INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO
, a publicly traded company, duly Incorporated and existing under the laws of the Federative Republic of Brazil, with its headquarters at Avenida Juscelino Kubitscheck, 1327, 4° andar, City of Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo, enrolled with the Brazilian Tax Authorities under the number CNPJ 50.746.577/0001-15 (the “
Purchaser
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each a "
Party
" and collectively the "
Parties
".
RECITALS
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Comma Oil & Chemicals Limited (the “
Company
”) is a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of England, with registration number 02075698, and whose registered office is at Dering Way, Gravesend, Kent DA12 2QX.
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The Vendor is the owner of 100% of the share capital of the Company.
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The Vendor and the Purchaser entered into a Confidentiality Agreement with Cosan Combustíveis e Lubrificantes SA dated 18 April 2011.
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A Confidential Information Memorandum regarding the Company dated 31 March 2011 was provided by the Vendor to the Purchaser (or an affiliate of the Purchaser on its behalf) and the Purchaser has completed its due diligence process.
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The Vendor wishes to sell and the Purchaser wishes to purchase shares representing 100% of the issued share capital of the Company on the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement.
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IT IS AGREED
as follows:
CLAUSE 1.
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DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
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1.1
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In this Agreement, unless there is something inconsistent in the subject or the context, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings as set out below:
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“
Accounts
” means, for the financial period on and as of the Accounts Date, the audited balance sheet and profit and loss accounts of the Company including the reports, notes and documents annexed to them and together with all documents which are required by law to be attached to them;
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Accounts Date
" means 31 December 2010;
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Affiliate
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Exxon Mobil Corporation;
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any company or partnership in which Exxon Mobil Corporation now or hereafter owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the ownership interest having the right to vote or appoint its directors/managers or functional equivalents (an “Affiliated Company”);
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any joint venture in which Exxon Mobil Corporation or an Affiliated Company is the operator,
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(together the "
ExxonMobil Group
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with respect to the Purchaser, any company, legal entity or partnership which (a) controls either directly or indirectly the Purchaser or (b) which is controlled directly or indirectly by the Purchaser, or (c) is directly or indirectly controlled by a company, other legal entity or partnership which directly or indirectly controls the Purchaser. “Control” (including the terms “controlled by” and “under common control with”) for the purposes of the immediately preceding sentence and when used with respect to any specified company, partnership or legal entity, means the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the company, partnership or legal entity, whether through the ownership directly or indirectly of more than 50% of the voting securities, by contract or otherwise.
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As from Completion the Company shall be considered for this purpose an Affiliate of the Purchaser;
"
Agreement
" means this agreement, including recitals, schedules and annexes;
“
Applicable Law
” means all laws, statutes, rules, regulations, official directives and orders of any Governmental Authority (whether administrative, legislative, executive or otherwise) including judgments, orders and decrees of courts, commissions or bodies exercising similar functions;
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Benefits
" and "
Benefit Plans
" means the benefits described i
n Schedule
1;
"
Business Day
" means a day (except Saturdays and Sundays and public holidays) when deposit-taking banks are open in Sao Paulo, London and New York for the business of over-the-counter deposit-taking;
“
Claims
" means any pending or threatened suit, claim, action or litigation with any party or any administrative, arbitration or governmental proceeding, investigation or inquiry affecting the Company;
"
Company
" means Comma Oil & Chemicals Limited;
“
Competition Laws
” means the antitrust, competition and similar laws of the United Kingdom or of any other applicable jurisdiction, and applicable amendments and regulations to such laws;
"
Completion
" means completion of the sale and purchase of the Sale Shares in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement;
"
Completion Date
" means 00:00 UK time on the date when this Agreement is to be completed as determined under Clauses 4.3 and 4.4;
"
Conditions Precedent
" means the conditions set out in Clause 4.1;
"
Confidential Information Memorandum
" means the confidential information memorandum referred to in Recital D above;
"
Current Accounts Period
" means the period starting 1 January 2011 until and including the Completion Date;
"
Data Room
" means the Project Cinnamon data room hosted by lntralinks, Inc. and containing documents relating to the Company, as indexed in Schedule 2;
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Deed of Cessation and Apportionment
" means the deed of cessation and apportionment relating to the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme in a form agreed by the Vendor, the Company and the trustees of the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme before the Execution Date, which shall be dated and delivered at Completion, and under which the Company ceases to be an associated employer under the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme and its liabilities under the Pension Trust Deed and Sections 75 and 75A of the Pensions Act 1995 are discharged and apportioned to the Vendor;
“
Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
” means the defined benefit pension scheme of the Company, governed and administered under the Pension Trust Deed;
"
Disclosure Letter
" means the letter of even date from the Vendor delivered to the Purchaser;
"
Downpayment
" means a cash downpayment of £6,000,000, representing an amount equal to 10% of the Purchase Price;
“
Due Diligence Materials
" means the materials and documents disclosed to the Purchaser in the Data Room or otherwise and listed in Schedule 2 and as contained in the DVD that will be provided to the Purchaser on the Execution Date;
"
Employees
" means all employees of the Company at the Completion Date;
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Encumbrances
" means all encumbrances (whether monetary or not) and any other legally binding arrangement or agreement the effect of which is the creation of security;
"
Environment
" means living organisms (including humans and the ecological systems of which they form a part) and the following media (alone or in combination):
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air (including without limitation air within buildings and air within other natural or man-made structures, whether above or below ground);
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water (including without limitation water on, under or within land, or in drains or sewers, and coastal and inland waters);
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land (including land under water); and
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in the case of man includes his property;
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Environmental Laws
" means all applicable laws and Legislation (including, but not limited to, liabilities pursuant to relevant civil law, common law and all statutes, codes, directives and the like and all rules, regulations, orders or statutory guidance made thereunder) concerning Environmental Matters;
"
Environmental Liabilities
" means losses, costs, expenses (including any irrecoverable value added taxes thereon), actions, proceedings, claims, demands, damages and any liability und.er Environmental Laws in relation to Environmental Matters, including any liability (whether actual or contingent) to investigate, make good, repair, reinstate, treat, clean up or otherwise remediate any of the Property or Hazardous Substances elsewhere which have emanated from the Property or any equipment of the Company which have .arisen .from activities or non-performance of the Company or for which the Company is held responsible, including at any property at any time owned or occupied or made use of by the Company and irrespective whether the cause for the liability has been known or should have been known or understood by the Company or its directors or managers or agents or employees;
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Environmental Matters
" means pollution of the Environment including, but not limited to noise, emissions, deposits, discharges, spills and releases of Hazardous Substances into air, water, sewage systems and land and the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport, transmission and handling of Hazardous Substances or matters otherwise relating to the health and safety of any person or damage to the environment, property or assets;
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Excluded Information
" means the information which is excluded from the sale, including the Vendor's or its Affiliates' manuals, information, programmes and related documentation designated “Restricted Distribution”, “Proprietary”, “ExxonMobil Restricted Distribution”, “ExxonMobil Proprietary” or “ExxonMobil Use Only” and/or manuals, information, programmes and related documentation listed in Schedule 3, as such schedule may be updated by the Vendor prior to the Completion Date (with prior written notice to the Purchaser) to include additional restricted distribution, proprietary and private labelled manuals, information, programmes and related documentation;
"
Execution Date
" means the date of this Agreement;
"
ExxonMobil Captive Insurers
" has the meaning ascribed to it in Clause 10.1(b);
"
ExxonMobil Policies
" has the meaning ascribed to it in Clause 10.1;
"
ExxonMobil Trademarks
" means service marks, trademarks, logos, emblems, trade dress, applications for registration of marks, mark registrations, and other indicia of origin, including the names and marks ESSO, EXXONMOBIL, the Tiger Design, and such other names, domain names, marks, logos, emblems, trade dress, and other indicia of origin as ExxonMobil and its Affiliates (other than the Company) may from time to time own in connection with marketing lubricants and other products and associated services that are used by the Company as of the Completion Date;
"
Final Contribution
" means the contribution due from the Company to the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme under the current schedule of contributions in respect of the calendar month immediately preceding the Completion Date.
“
Final Purchase Price
” means the Purchase Price adjusted in accordance with Clause 13;
“
Final Values
” has the meaning ascribed to it in Clause 3.6(a);
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GAAP
" means generally accepted accounting principles in the United Kingdom applied consistently with the practices, including reasonable accounting judgments of the Company;
"
GEMA Contracts
" means the GEMA EM Contracts and the GEMA Third Party Contracts;
“
GEMA EM Contracts
” means contracts under which, as at the Execution Date, the Company sells GEMA Products to Affiliates of the Vendor being:
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a materials outline agreement A2198125 dated 1 June 2009 between (1) ExxonMobil lubricants & Specialties Europe, a division of ExxonMobil Petroleum & Chemical b.v.b.a, and (2) the Company; and
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a purchase agreement number A2104082 dated 7 August 2007 between (1) ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Private Ltd, and (2) the Company,
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each as amended from time to time;
“
GEMA Products
” means Mobil-branded products sold under the Global ExxonMobil Ancillary programme;
“
GEMA Third Party Contracts
” means contracts under which the Company sells GEMA Products to companies which are not Affiliates of the Vendor, as amended from time to time;
“
Governmental Authority
” means (a) the European Commission, (b) a federal, provincial or municipal government or a government of any other state or political subdivision thereof and (c) any court of law or government department, commission, autarchic entity agency, board, bureau or arbitration tribunal of such federal, provincial, municipal or other government subdivision;
"
Gravesend Site
" means the freehold land and buildings shown edged with red on the plan of title number K419376 filed at the Land Registry and being Comma Works, Mark Lane, Gravesend, Kent;
"
Hazardous Substances
" means all pollutants, contaminants and hazardous, flammable and toxic, radioactive, corrosive or caustic substances or otherwise hazardous substances, materials and waste whether solid, liquid, gaseous or vapour and whether alone or in combination with any substances and whether or not such pollutant, contaminant, substances, material or waste is referred to specifically in or regulated under any of the Environmental Laws;
“
Indemnity Claim
” means a claim made by the Vendor, the Vendor's Affiliates or the officers, directors or employees of the Vendor and its Affiliates against the Purchaser in respect of the indemnities referred to in Clause 7;
"
Initial Period
" means the period beginning on the Completion Date and ending at the end of the day before the first anniversary of the Completion Date;
“
Inter-Affiliate Contracts
” means contracts or other arrangements or agreements (whether for the supply of goods, services or otherwise) between the Company and the Vendor or any of its Affiliates;
"
Inter-Affiliate Payables
" means any amount, including interest-bearing loans, owing at the Completion Date by the Company to the Vendor or to any Affiliate of the Vendor, however arising, including interest thereon, and whether or not already due for payment;
"
Inter-Affiliate Receivables
" means any amount, including interest-bearing loans, owing at the Completion Date by the Vendor or any Affiliate of the Vendor to the Company, however arising, including interest thereon, and whether or not already due for payment;
"
Interim Period
" means the period from the date of this Agreement up to and including the Completion Date;
"
Legislation
" means any enactment, law, subordinate legislation, rule, regulation, ordinance, order or decree in force, enacted, passed or approved by any Governmental Authority or Public Authority, including those of a territory or country outside the United Kingdom; any permits, codes of practice, circulars, guidance notes and the like; judgments, notices, orders, directions, decisions, instructions or awards of any competent Governmental Authority or Public Authority;
"
Longstop Date
" means the date that is one year from the Execution Date;
“
Lubricants Distribution Agreement
” means an agreement between the Company and ExxonMobil Petroleum & Chemical b.v.b.a in respect of the distribution by Comma of Mobil-branded lubricants in the United Kingdom
“
Material Contract
” has the meaning given to such term in Clause 6.2(f);
"
Material Supply Arrangements
" means:
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the supply of group I base oils to the Company by ExxonMobil Petroleum & Chemical b.v.b.a;
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(ii)
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the supply of group Ill base oils to the Company by B & N Oil and Chemicals:
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(iii)
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the supply of additives to the Company by Chevron Oronite and Lubrizol;
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(iv)
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the supply of barrels to the Company by Grief;
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(v)
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the supply of HDPE to the Company by ExxonMobil Chemical Limited for the purposes of blow-moulding packs; and
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(vi)
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the supply of glysantin to the Company by BASF Aktiengesellschaft and BASF SE;
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"
Multi-National EM Contract
" means any contract or other arrangement or agreement (whether for the supply of goods, services or otherwise) between the Company and a third party which is multi-national, regional or global in scope and by virtue of this is applicable to, and entered into by the parties thereto in consideration of its applicability to the Vendor’s Affiliates other than just the Company;
“
Order
” means any judgment, order, injunction, decree, writ, permit or licence of any Public Authority or binding arbitration;
"
Person
" includes trusts, natural persons, firms or partnerships, companies, corporations or other entities which are given, or are recognised as having, legal personality by the law of any jurisdiction, country, state or territory, unincorporated bodies and associations (including, without limitation, joint ventures and consortia), any emanation of a sovereign state or government, whether national, provincial, local or otherwise, any international organisation or body (whether or not having legal personality), and any other juridical entity, in each case wherever resident, domiciled, incorporated or formed;
"
Pension Trust Deed
" means the Replacement Definitive Trust Deed (also known as the Second Definitive Deed) for the Comma Oil & Chemicals Ltd Pension and Assurance Scheme dated 27 January 2005 and the rules annexed thereto, as both have been subsequently amended from time to time;
"
Pensions Regulator
" means the body corporate established under Part 1 of the Pensions Act 2004;
"
Property
" means all real property, including land and buildings on the land, owned, leased, licensed, or otherwise occupied or controlled by the Company at any time;
"
Public Authority
" means any governmental (central, state, provincial, local or other), regulatory, judicial or other competent authority in any part of the world, including without limitation (i) any authority responsible for the administration or collection of any tax; (ii) any body or self-regulating authority with responsibility for any or all parts of the energy sector in the United Kingdom, (iii) any body or other self-regulating authority with responsibility for planning and related legislation in the United Kingdom; and/or (iv) any person appointed by any of the entities referred to in (i) to (iii) to carry out an investigation or an enquiry;
"
Purchase Price
" means £60,000,000;
“
Purchaser’s Bank Account
” means the account held by the Purchaser with the following details:
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Account number:
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***/**/********
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Branch: 2002-B
Account: ****.***.-*
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Beneficiary Bank:
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Banco Bradesco SA
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Av. lpiranga, 210, 2SL, República, Sao Pãulo- SP, Brazil
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Correspondent Bank:
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National Westminster Bank PLC- London
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135 Bishopsgate, London, England
(EC2M 3UR), United Kingdom
or such other account as the Purchaser may from time to time designate for the purposes of this Agreement;
"
Purchaser Warranties
" means the warranties set out in Clause 6.14;
"
Sale Shares
" means 100% of the issued share capital of the Company as of the Execution Date, being 679,875 ordinary shares of £1 each;
“
Special Contributions
” means any amount(s) contributed to the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme by the Company solely in order to make up a deficit in the amount of assets compared to the liabilities of the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme which shall exclude, for the avoidance of doubt, regular contributions to the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme in respect of the cost of ongoing service pension accruals of members;
"
System Information
" means all financial and business information of the Company that is held in systems of the Vendor or Affiliates of the Vendor but shall not include Vendor's Technical Information;
"
Taxes
" means any past, present or future taxes, including (without limitation) ‘green’ or environmental taxes, corporation tax, income tax, value added tax and all other transactional or turnover taxes, levies, customs, excise and other duties (including stamp duties), contributions, charges, fees, deductions or withholdings of any nature by any tax agency or other emanation of a sovereign state or government, whether national, federal, regional, provincial, local or otherwise, and wherever imposed, levied, collected, withheld or assumed, and include any interest, penalty, fine or surcharge payable in connection with any of the above, which taxes shall include, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all income or profits taxes, capital gain taxes, social contribution taxes, payroll taxes and employee withholding taxes, unemployment insurance taxes, payroll and employee withholding taxes, social security taxes, and "tax" and "taxation" are to be construed accordingly;
"
Tax Liabilities
" means losses, costs, expenses, actions, proceedings, claims, demands, damages and any other liability in relation to Taxes, including legal costs and including US taxes due from or in respect of the Company;
“
Three Months Dollar LIBOR
" means in relation to any day in respect of which an interest rate is to be determined, the relevant day being the first Business Day of the relevant period for which an amount of interest is to be calculated:
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(i)
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the three month London Interbank offered rate for deposits in sterling, calculated by the British Bankers’ Association and quoted on the "LIBOR01" page on the Reuters Monitor Money Rates Service (or such other page as may replace such page on such service for the purpose of displaying London Interbank offered rates for sterling deposits) at or about 11.00 a.m. London time on the relevant day; or
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(ii)
|
if no such rate is reported at the relevant time on the relevant day, the arithmetic mean (rounded upwards to four decimal places) of the rates quoted by the principal London offices of Lloyds TSB Bank plc, Barclays Bank plc and HSBC Bank plc to prime banks in the London Interbank market at or about 11.00 a.m. London time on the day for three month sterling deposits; or,
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(iii)
|
if the rates in (i) and (ii) above are, for any reason, not available on the relevant day, such comparable rate as the Parties may agree.
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Any interest calculation using this definition shall be based on the number of days for the relevant period divided by 360 for the actual number of days elapsed;
"
Transaction
" means the transaction contemplated by this Agreement;
"
Vendor's Bank Account
" means the bank account held by the Vendor at Bank of America N.A., London, and with the following details:
Account number: **** ********
IBAN number: GB65 BOFA 1650 5031 9470 15
SWIFT BIC CODE: BOFAGB22
or such other account as the Vendor may from time to time designate for the purposes of this Agreement;
"
Vendor's Technical Information
" means technical information used in the Company’s business at the Completion Date, that is owned or controlled (in the sense of having the right to grant licences thereunder without accounting to others) by the Vendor or Affiliates of the Vendor and made available to the Company prior to Completion Date except for technical information that:
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(i)
|
at the Completion Date is in the public domain; or
|
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(ii)
|
after the Completion Date becomes a part of the public domain through no fault of the Purchaser or the Company (but only after and only to the extent that it becomes a part of the public domain); or
|
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(iii)
|
was in the possession of the Purchaser at the Completion Date and which the Purchaser without breach of any obligation is free to disclose to third parties; or
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(ii)
|
was received by the Purchaser or the Company after the Completion Date from a third party who had the lawful right to disclose it to third parties.
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For the purpose of this definition, specific detailed information shall not be deemed to be within the foregoing exceptions merely because they are embraced by more general information in the public domain or in the possession of the Purchaser or received by the Purchaser or the Company after the Completion Date.
In addition, any combination of features shall not be deemed to be within the foregoing exceptions merely because information about individual components is separately in the public domain or in the possession of the Purchaser or received by the Purchaser or the Company after the Completion Date but only if the combination itself and its principle of operation are in the public domain or, without restriction on disclosure, in the lawful possession of the Purchaser or received by the Purchaser or the Company after the Completion Date;
"
Warranties
" means the warranties set out in Clauses 6.1 and 6.2 and "Warranty" is to be construed accordingly; and
"
Warranty Termination Date
" means the date that is one year after the Completion Date.
1.2
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Except where the context requires otherwise or where there would be a conflict with the express terms of this Agreement, references to any Legislation or provision of any Legislation shall be construed as references to that legislation or provision as re-enacted, amended, extended, consolidated or replaced from time to time before the Execution Date, and includes any order, regulation, instrument or subordinate Legislation made under the relevant Legislation.
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1.3
|
The table of contents and headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction of this Agreement.
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1.4
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Except where the context requires otherwise, or where there would be a conflict with the express terms of this Agreement, references in this Agreement to Clauses, paragraphs and schedules are to Clauses, paragraphs and schedules to this Agreement.
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1.5
|
In this Agreement, the use of one gender shall include the other and the singular number shall include the plural and vice versa. In particular, references to “its Affiliates” with respect to the Vendor and similar terms in the plural shall be understood to include any single Affiliate of the Vendor.
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1.6
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All periods which are expressed to commence on one date and end on another, or to fall between two dates, are inclusive of the first day and exclusive of the last day. All dates and periods of time referred to in this Agreement, or which are to be calculated as a result of any provision of this Agreement, are dates and periods by reference to, and are to be calculated by reference to, the Gregorian calendar.
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1.7
|
In this Agreement, references to a time of day are to UK time and references to a day are to a period of 24 hours running from midnight on the previous day.
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1.8
|
Except where the context requires otherwise, or where there would be a conflict with the express terms of this Agreement, in this Agreement "writing" and "written" both include facsimile transmissions, telex, cable, telegrams and all other methods of reproducing or communicating in visible and permanent form including communications by electronic mail.
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1.9
|
The expressions "ordinary course of business" or "business in the ordinary course" mean the ordinary and usual. course of business of the Company, materially consistent (including nature and scope) with the prior practice of the Company.
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CLAUSE 2.
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SALE AND PURCHASE
|
Subject to the provisions of this Agreement:
2.1
|
the Vendor shall sell and the Purchaser shall purchase the Sale Shares free from Encumbrances and together with all benefits, rights, liabilities and obligations now or hereafter attaching to them;
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2.2
|
as part of this Transaction, the Purchaser shall pay, or shall procure that the Company shall pay, to the Vendor (or the relevant Affiliate of the Vendor, as the case may be) the value of the Inter-Affiliate Payables in accordance with Applicable Law; and
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2.3
|
as part of this Transaction, the Vendor shall pay or shall procure that its Affiliates shall pay to the Company, as the case may be, the value of the Inter-Affiliate Receivables in accordance with Applicable Law.
|
3.1
|
The consideration for the sale of the Sale Shares shall be payment by the Purchaser of the Purchase Price which shall be adjusted in accordance with Clause 13.
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3.2
|
The Purchaser shall pay to the Vendor the Downpayment immediately on signing this Agreement by means of a cash transfer in immediately available funds into the Vendor's Bank Account.
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3.3
|
Subject to the provisions of this Agreement (including without limitation Clauses 4.3 and 4.4), the Vendor shall give the Purchaser at least five Business Days’ notice of the Completion Date and shall provide the Purchaser with:
|
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(a)
|
notice of any adjustments to the Purchase Price required pursuant to Clause 13 and the Final Purchase Price due reflecting those adjustments; and
|
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(b)
|
a schedule of the provisional values of the Inter-Affiliate Payables and the Inter-Affiliate Receivables at such date, in the form set out in Schedule 5.
|
3.4
|
On the Completion Date:
|
|
(a)
|
the Purchaser shall pay the Final Purchase Price; and
|
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(b)
|
the Purchaser shall, or shall procure that the Company shall, pay the provisional value of the Inter-Affiliate Payables,
|
each as notified pursuant to Clause 3.3, to the Vendor's Bank Account by means of a cash transfer in immediately available funds; and
|
(c)
|
the Vendor shall pay, or shall procure that its relevant Affiliates shall pay to the Company the provisional value of the Inter-Affiliate Receivables as per the
|
|
|
schedule referred to in Clause 3.3(b) by means of a cash transfer in immediately available funds.
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3.5
|
Within 30 Business Days from the Completion Date the Vendor shall:
|
|
(a)
|
determine the final values at Completion Date of the Inter-Affiliate Payables and Inter-Affiliate Receivables, taking into account any properly and duly documented Inter-Affiliate Payables or Inter-Affiliate Receivables not identified in the provisional schedule provided by the Vendor under Clause 3.3(b) (the "
Final Values
"); and
|
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(b)
|
deliver to the Purchaser a complete list of the Final Values in the form set out in Schedule 5.
|
|
Within the following 10 Business Days:
|
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(i)
|
if the Final Values are not contested by the Purchaser, (A) the Vendor shall (or shall procure its Affiliates shall), or (B) as the case may be, the Purchaser shall (or shall procure the Company shall), make payment to the relevant Party of any difference between the Final Values and the provisional values paid under Clause 3.4(b) and 3.4(c);
|
|
(ii)
|
if the Final Values are contested by the Purchaser to the extent that such objections represent an aggregate value of no less than £50,000, the Purchaser shall submit its contests and explanations to the Vendor and the Parties shall try to amicably settle their disagreement within the following 10 Business Days. In the event of such settlement, (A) the Vendor shall (or shall procure Its Affiliates shall), or (B) as the case may be, the Purchaser shall (or shall procure the Company shall), within a further 10 Business Days make payment to the relevant party of the agreed difference between the Final Values and the provisional values paid under Clause 3.4(b) and 3.4(c); or
|
|
(iii)
|
if the Parties are unable to settle all disagreements with respect to the Final Values within the first 10 Business Day period described in paragraph (ii), any such matters remaining in dispute shall be submitted to KPMG LLP in London, and the Parties shall instruct such firm that the determination of such firm with respect to such disagreements and the Final Values shall be completed within 20 Business Days after the submission to such firm. Such determination shall, absent manifest error or fraud, be final and binding upon the Parties, and (A) the Vendor shall (or shall procure its Affiliates shall) or (II) as the case may be, the Purchaser shall (or shall procure that the Company shall) make payment to the relevant Party of any difference between the Final Values as determined by KPMG LLP and the provisional .values paid under Clause 3.4(b) and (c), in each case within 10 Business Days after the making of such determination. The fees, costs arid expenses of KPMG LLP shall be split equally between the Parties. In case the Parties do not reach an agreement as to the scope of work or set of
documents to ·be provided to KPMG LLP, the matter shall be referred to arbitration under Clause 16.
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3.6
|
If any amount required to be paid under this Agreement is not received by its due date then such amount shall bear interest at the rate per annum of Three Month GBP LIBOR plus 4% for the period from the relevant due date for payment up to but excluding the date of actual payment, after as well as before judgment.
|
3.7
|
Payments between the Parties under this Agreement, unless otherwise agreed, shall be made in immediately available funds to and received in the Vendor's Bank Account or the Purchaser's Bank Account, as the case may be, and other payments to be made under this Agreement shall be made in accordance with the payment instructions of the other Party.
|
3.8
|
Inter-Affiliate Payables or Inter-Affiliate Receivables for which payment is made pursuant to Clauses 3.4 and/or 3.5 will be considered settled, assumed, discharged or assigned, as the case may be, upon receipt of payment and the relevant Party shall provide written confirmation of such, or shall procure that the Company or their Affiliates, as the case may be, provide such written confirmation.
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3.9
|
The Purchaser shall procure that the Company shall pay the Final Contribution to the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme in accordance with the current schedule of contributions, and no later than 19
th
of the month in which Completion occurs.
|
CLAUSE 4.
|
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT AND COMPLETION
|
4.1
|
Completion is subject to and conditional on compliance with the following conditions:
|
|
(a)
|
Execution of a Deed of Cessation and Apportionment by all the parties thereto.
|
|
(b)
|
No legislation or Order shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or enforced by any court or other Public Authority which prohibits the Transaction or has the effect of making the Transaction illegal.
|
|
(c)
|
That the Warranties that are to be made at the Completion Date as determined by Clause 6.4 are true and correct in all material respects as of the Completion Date, (or whether there is a failure for a Warranty or Warranties to be true and correct in all material respects, that such failure does not have or would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the business, assets or financial condition of the Company greater than £1 ,000,000), and the Vendor shall have delivered to the Purchaser a certificate of a duly authorised officer of the Vendor, dated the Completion Dale, to such effect.
|
|
(d)
|
That all of the agreements, undertakings and covenants of the Vendor to be performed prior to Completion pursuant to this Agreement shall have been duly performed in all material respects, (or whether there is a failure to duly perform such agreement, undertaking and/or covenant in all material respects, that such failure does not have or would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the business, assets or financial condition of the Company greater than £1,000,000), and the Vendor shall have delivered to the Purchaser a certificate of a duly authorised officer of the Vendor, dated the Completion Date, to such effect.
|
|
(e)
|
That since the Accounts Date, there shall not have occurred any event, circumstance, development, state of facts, occurrence, change or effect that (after taking into account any actions of the Company or the Vendor to mitigate such effects) has had, or would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the business, assets or financial condition of the Company greater than £1,000,000, (provided that effects of or changes in general political, economic, financial, capital market or industry-wide conditions) including changes in interest rates or applicable foreign exchange rates) shall not be taken into account in determining whether such a material adverse effect has occurred), and the Vendor shall have delivered to the Purchaser a certificate of a duly authorised officer of the Vendor, dated the Completion Date, to such effect.
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4.2
|
The Vendor agrees that it shall keep the Purchaser informed of progress with regard to satisfaction of the Condition Precedent set out at Clause 4.1 (a).
|
4.3
|
Completion shall take place:
|
|
(a)
|
on the first day of the fourth month following the Execution Date, or
|
|
(b)
|
if (i) the Conditions Precedent are not each satisfied or waived, either by agreement between the Parties or, where a Party has the sole responsibility to provide satisfaction, by the other Party alone, by or on such date, or (ii) the Parties agree that Completion should be delayed in order to allow the Purchaser time to complete activities relating to the continuation of the Company's business and operations on and from Completion, on the first day of the first month following the date on which (A) the Conditions Precedent are each satisfied and (B) the Parties agree that Completion should proceed,
|
|
(I)
|
in circumstances where Completion has not taken place pursuant to paragraphs (a) or (b) above, and the Conditions Precedent are each satisfied or waived by the first day of the seventh month following the Execution Date, then Completion shall take place on such date; and
|
|
(II)
|
and in the event that the Conditions Precedent are not satisfied or waived by the first day of the seventh month following the Execution Date, and subject to Clause 4,13 Completion shall take place on the first day of the first month following the date on which the Conditions Precedent are each satisfied or waived.
|
4.4
|
If the day on which Completion shall take place pursuant to Clause 4.3 Is not a Business Day, then the Parties agree that all actions to be performed under Clause 4.6, in addition to payment of the amounts provided in Clause 3.4, shall be taken on the Business Day immediately prior to that date and, following the performance of these actions (including payment), title and ownership of the Sale Shares shall be transferred effective on the Completion Date.
|
4.5
|
Completion shall take place at a location in the United Kingdom selected by the Vendor in its sole discretion.
|
4.6
|
On or before the Completion Date (as provided in Clauses 4.3 and 4.4):
|
|
(i)
|
comply with its obligations under Clause 3.4(a) and (b);
|
|
(ii)
|
deliver a certified copy of the resolution adopted by the board of directors of the Purchaser authorising the Transaction and the execution and delivery by the officers specified in the resolution of (A) this Agreement, and (B) any other documents referred to in this Agreement as being required to be delivered by it;
|
|
(iii)
|
deliver a certified copy of the resolution(s) passed by the shareholders of the Purchaser authorising the Transaction;
|
|
(iv)
|
deliver if required, a certified copy of any power of attorney under which any document required from the Purchaser under this Clause 4.6 is executed on behalf of the Purchaser; and
|
|
(v)
|
provide written confirmation for itself and for and on behalf of the Company that the provisional values of all Inter-Affiliate Receivables identified in the provisional schedule provided by the Vendor pursuant to Clause 3.3(b) have been paid in full (together with interest due thereon), with a written release in respect of the final value of the Inter-Affiliate Receivables to be provided on payment thereof pursuant to Clause 3.5; and
|
|
(b)
|
the Vendor shall, provided it has verified that the Purchaser has complied with its obligations under Clause 3.4(a) and (b):
|
|
(i)
|
comply with its obligation under Clause 3.4(c);
|
|
(ii)
|
provide written confirmation for itself and for and on behalf of its relevant Affiliates that the provisional values of all Inter-Affiliate Payables identified in the provisional schedule provided by the Vendor pursuant to Clause 3.3(b) have been paid in full (together with interest due thereon), with a written release in respect of the final value of the Inter-Affiliate Payables to be provided on payment thereof pursuant to Clause 3.5;
|
|
(iii)
|
deliver transfers of the Sale Shares executed by the registered holder in favour of the Purchaser;
|
|
(iv)
|
deliver the share certificates in respect of the Sale Shares in the name of the registered holder;
|
|
(v)
|
deliver the Company’s share register reflecting the Purchaser as the owner of the Sale Shares; and
|
|
(vi)
|
deliver if required, a certified copy of any power of attorney under which any document required from the Vendor under this Clause 4.6 is executed on behalf of the Vendor.
|
4.7
|
The Purchaser shall, or shall procure that the Company shall, act diligently and expeditiously and use its best endeavours in order to procure the registration of the transfer of the Sale Shares as soon as possible after Completion.
|
4.8
|
In addition to taking the actions and executing and delivering the documentation set out in Clause 4.6, the Parties agree to cooperate with each other to execute and deliver such other documents (if any) as shall reasonably be necessary or desirable to carry out the sale and purchase of the Sale Shares pursuant to this Agreement and the intent of the Parties as reflected herein.
|
4.9
|
The Purchaser agrees that the Vendor may retain copies of all books and corporate records that contain information of the Company and all other copies of accounting books and records prepared in connection with the financial statements of the Company.
|
4.10
|
The Vendor shall procure that on or before Completion the Company is released from all rights and obligations under (i) Multi-National EM Contracts, (ii) Inter-Affiliate Contracts, and (iii) GEMA Third Party Contracts, except in relation to:
|
|
(a)
|
contracts, arrangements or agreements that automatically terminate upon the relevant Company ceasing to be an Affiliate of ExxonMobil;
|
|
(b)
|
any contract, arrangement or agreement pursuant to which, before Completion, goods and/or services had been ordered but not delivered in which case such contract, arrangement or agreement shall continue only in respect of the obligations which the Company and the Vendor (or the relevant Affiliate of the Vendor) have in respect of such goods and/or services and after fulfilment of
|
|
|
such obligations the Company shall be released from all rights and obligations under the relevant contract, arrangement or agreement as applicable; and
|
|
(c)
|
any Inter-Affiliate Payables and Inter-Affiliate Receivables (which are to be dealt with in accordance with Clause 3.5).
|
4.11
|
The Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that all services provided to the Company by the Vendor or any of its Affiliates will be terminated and will stop at Completion and shall be arranged for by the Purchaser at its discretion for the period thereafter.
|
4.12
|
If the respective obligations of the Vendor or the Purchaser under Clauses 3.4 and 4.6 are not complied with on the Completion Date, the non-defaulting Party may:
|
|
(a)
|
defer Completion until a new date of its choice after consultation with the other Party (in which. case this Clause 4,12(a) will apply to Completion as so deferred) but not beyond the Longstop Date; or
|
|
(b)
|
waive all or any such requirements and proceed to Completion as far as practicable (without limiting its rights, whether under this Agreement or otherwise); or
|
|
(c)
|
terminate this Agreement by notice in writing to the other Party, but only in circumstances where the other Party has materially failed to comply with the requirements of Clauses 3.4 and 4.6.
|
4.13
|
If the Conditions Precedent have not been satisfied or waived, either by agreement between the Parties or, where a Party has the sole responsibility to procure satisfaction, by the other Party alone, by the Longstop Date then this Agreement shall terminate and the provisions of Clause 4.14 shall apply provided however that if, prior to the Longstop Date, either Party has initiated any action or proceeding challenging such termination and/or seeking to exercise any equitable remedies to compel that other Party to perform its obligations under this Agreement, no such termination shall be effective until the later of (i) the Longstop Date and (ii) the date that is 30 days after the date on which any applicable court or arbitration panel shall have finally determined that the other Party is entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to its terms.
|
4.14
|
If this Agreement is terminated In accordance with Clause 4.12(c), Clause 4.13 or Clause 21:
|
|
(a)
|
the Vendor shall refund to the Purchaser as soon as reasonably practicable or otherwise as provided in this Agreement the Downpayment provided that if the Purchaser is in breach of any material provisions of this Agreement, the Vendor may retain a portion of the Downpayment equal to the amount of damages incurred by the Vendor as a result of such breach (without prejudice to any other remedies available under this Agreement or under Applicable Law);
|
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(b)
|
all obligations of the Parties under this Agreement shall end at the time of termination, except for those expressly stated herein to continue provided all rights and liabilities of the Parties which have accrued before termination shall continue to exist; and
|
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(c)
|
Clauses 9.12, 11 (
Confidential Information and Vendor's Technical Information
), 12 (
Software
), 15 (
Costs
), 16 (
Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution
), 17 (
Business Ethics
), 18 (
Export Controls and Trade Sanctions
), 19 (
Entire Agreement
), 20 (
Assignment
), 22 (
Notifications
), 23 (
Variations
), 24 (
Further Assurance
), 25 (
Remedies and Waivers
), 26 (T
hird Party Beneficiaries
) and 28 (
Severability
) shall survive termination.
|
4.15
|
With effect from the Completion Date (or, if later, the relevant release date) and as between the Parties and their Affiliates, none of the Company, the Purchaser, the Vendor or any of their Affiliates shall (other than in respect of adjustments to the value of Inter-Affiliate Payables and Inter-Affiliate Receivables made in accordance with this Agreement) have any right of action or remedy in respect of any moneys owed or pre-Completion matters terminated under Clauses 4.6(a)(v) and 4.10, except for post-Completion obligations of confidentiality and use under Clause 11 (
Confidential Information and Vendor's Technical Information
).
|
4.16
|
The Purchaser agrees that:
|
|
(a)
|
within a reasonable period after the Execution Date, the Vendor shall procure that the Company issues an announcement in a form agreed between the Vendor and the Purchaser to the Employees who, on the Execution Date, are also active members of the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme and any such announcement shall explain the changes to the Employees' pension arrangements that will take effect on and from the Completion Date; and
|
|
(b)
|
it shall contribute to any such notice by providing an explanation of the arrangements the Purchaser shall put in place to comply with its obligations under Clauses 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3.
|
CLAUSE 5.
|
THE INTERIM PERIOD
|
5.1
|
During the Interim Period, the Vendor shall:
|
|
(a)
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use its powers as shareholder of the Company (but without prejudice to the fiduciary or other duties of any director of the Company) to cause the Company to operate its businesses in the ordinary and usual course, within ordinary expense limits, provided that the Vendor shall not be in breach of the foregoing provision in respect of any commercially reasonable steps the Company may take during the Interim Period:
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(i)
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to reduce in its books the levels of Inter-Affiliate Payables and Inter-Affiliate Receivables; and
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(ii)
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to withdraw, on the date of Completion, as a participating employer in the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme and to do all such things as are reasonable (including, but not limited to, making amendments to the Pension Trust Deed) such that, from the date of Completion, the Company no longer has any obligations or liabilities in relation to the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (apart from the obligation to pay any contributions that have fallen due but remain unpaid as at the date of Completion to the trustees of the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme);
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(b)
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use its powers as shareholder of the Company (but without prejudice to the fiduciary or other duties of any director of the Company) to procure as far as possible that that the Company uses its commercially reasonable endeavours to preserve intact its business organisations, keep available the services of its officers and employees, and maintain satisfactory relationships with any and all Governmental Authorities, suppliers, distributors or customers;
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(c)
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subject to any relevant confidentiality obligations to third parties, promptly notify the Purchaser in writing of (i) any Claims known to the Vendor; and (ii) any events (other than general events of an economic, political, legal or regulatory nature that should reasonably be known to the Purchaser), in each case that may reasonably be expected by the Vendor to have a significant adverse economic impact on the situation of the Company (being an event which may reasonably be expected by the Vendor to have an adverse economic impact on the Company exceeding £500,000) up to the Completion Date;
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(d)
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use its reasonable endeavours to assist the Purchaser in arranging (at the Purchaser’s expense) for appropriate insurance for the Company to become effective on Completion;
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(e)
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use its reasonable endeavours to assist the Purchaser in achieving material completion of the material steps necessary to enable transfer of System Information;
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(f)
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procure that the Company provides to the Purchaser monthly management financial reports and copies of the quarterly financial statements for the Company and such other aggregate information with respect to the business and properties ·of the Company as the Purchaser may from time to time reasonably request, provided the obligation contained in this paragraph (f) shall only apply to the extent that:
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(i)
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such requests by the Purchaser shall not unduly interfere with the business and operations of the Company or the Vendor;
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(ii)
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the provision of the information does not contravene any Applicable Law, including without limitation any Competition Laws;
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(iii)
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the information requested is in the form normally prepared and maintained by the Company; and
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(iv)
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such requests are coordinated through the applicable representatives of the transition committee referred to in Clause 5.4(a).
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(g)
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procure that the Company delivers to the Vendor prior to the date of Completion all the documents in its possession or control that relate to the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme, including, but not limited to:
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(i)
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the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme's current governing documentation and other documents that have governed the Defined. Benefit Pension Scheme and all other trust documents of the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (or copies of such documents if the Company is not in possession or control of the originals);
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(ii)
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annual reports, accounts and actuarial valuations relating to the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme;
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(iii)
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booklets, announcements and other circulars that have at any time been issued to all or some members of the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme;
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(iv)
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all records affecting the calculation and payment of benefits to or in respect of the members of the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (and persons who would be members if still living); and
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(v)
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correspondence and documents relating to dealings with Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs, the Inland Revenue, Occupational Pensions Board, Department of Social Security, Contributions Agency, Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority, Pensions Registry, Pensions Ombudsman, the Pensions Regulator, the Pension Protection Fund, the Department for Work and Pensions or any other regulatory or supervisory body
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provided that in the event that the Company needs to retain copies of documents that relate to the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme as set out above for a specified purpose it will provide a list of such documents to the Vendor before Completion.
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(h)
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not agree with the trustees of the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme any increase in the amounts due from the Company under the schedule of contributions that would have the effect of increasing the amount of the Company's Final Contribution above to more than 21.5% of pensionable pay.
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5.2
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During the Interim Period, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law and except with the prior written consent of the Purchaser (which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, and in any event which shall be deemed to have been given if the Purchaser has not responded to the Vendor's written request for consent within 15 Business Days after receipt by the Purchaser) the Vendor shall not:
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(a)
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dispose of, enter into an agreement to dispose of, grant an option over, or grant any interest in, or encumbrance over, any Sale Shares;
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(b)
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increase, reduce or otherwise alter the Company’s corporate capital in any way or allow the Company to buy back or agree to buy back shares or other securities in the corporate capital of the Company;
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(c)
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except with respect to the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme, carry out any merger, acquisition, joint venture or dissolution involving the Company;
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(d)
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amend or permit the amendment of the memorandum or articles of association of the Company (except for the purposes of implementing this Agreement and the Transaction);
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(e)
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adopt any new employee benefits plan or any change to the rules of the Benefits currently in effect or to the labour policies currently enforced by the Company except with respect to the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme; or
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(f)
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change in any material respect the Company’s accounting, commercial, treasury and finance practices and/or policies unless required by Applicable Law or by GAAP.
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5.3
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During the Interim Period, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law and except with the prior written consent of the Purchaser (which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, and in any event which shall be deemed to have been given if the Purchaser has not responded to the Vendor's written request for consent within 15 Business Days after receipt by the Purchaser) the Vendor shall procure that the Company shall not:
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(a)
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incur any monetary obligation or monetary liability in excess of £75,000 individually, except (i) taxes payable and trade payables in connection with purchase of goods and services, (ii) in connection with the payment of payroll expenditures of, payments with respect to pension plan contribution obligations made by, or payment of sums due under the Pension Trust Deed and applicable UK pensions legislation to the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme as they come due by, the Company, (iii) in connection with any payment or judicial deposits made in respect of pending litigation or other claims, (iv) capital expenditures for fixed assets which are permitted under paragraph (c) below, and (v) any other category of expenses agreed in writing by the Purchaser, in each case ·in the ordinary course of business;
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(b)
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establish any entity, acquire or sell any participation (including silent partnerships) in other entities or incurring the obligation to acquire or sell such participation;
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(c)
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undertake any capital expenditures for fixed assets not required by Applicable Law, except for ordinary course capital expenditures not exceeding £100,000 in aggregate;
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(d)
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issue, grant or sell any shares, options, rights, warrants or similar instruments with respect to any of the share capital of, or member interests (or other applicable equity interests) in the Company, or enter into any hedging or derivatives;
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(e)
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hire, fire or revoke the employment of any Employee whose annual gross compensation exceeds £60,000, except in the ordinary course of business or except if such firing or revocation is for cause;
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(f)
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enter into any new contract with a third party for services to be provided to the Company that will have any material impact after the Completion Date;
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(g)
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enter into any guarantee of obligations of any Affiliate of the Vendor (other than commercial guarantees by the Company of their own performance obligations to third parties or their businesses) or releasing (except after the payment In full of such obligations) any Affiliate of the Vendor from any obligations payable to the Company;
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(h)
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acquire any Person or business, or divest any portion of the business of the Company or enter into any binding agreement, letter of intent or similar arrangement with respect to the foregoing;
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(i)
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sell, transfer, lease or otherwise dispose of or acquire any assets exceeding £25,000 in aggregate, except in the ordinary course of business;
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(j)
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change, to the detriment of the Company, the terms of any contract that gives rise to Inter-Affiliate Payables or Inter-Affiliate Receivables from those that have been disclosed to the Purchaser prior to the Execution Date;
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(k)
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enter into any new contract that gives rise to Inter-Affiliate Payables or Inter-Affiliate Receivables;
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(l)
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amend the interest on any interest-bearing inter-company loans except on terms consistent with arm's length loan principles and in line with past practice reasonably applied by the Company and the Affiliates of the Vendor;
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(m)
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make any payment of any kind (including, but not limited to, any payment out of a member's account, special interest payment, capital reduction, distribution or payment of any consulting, advisory, management, service, directors, monitoring
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or other fee, bonus or payment of any kind) to the Vendor or any of its Affiliates (other than the Company), other than a payment for goods received or actual services rendered at arm's length terms and conditions;
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(n)
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assume or incur any Indebtedness with a duration longer than 12 months, or enter into any material indemnity arrangement or material guarantee;
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(o)
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make or change any Tax election, make a substantive amendment to any Tax return or enter into any agreement in respect of Taxes, including the settlement of any Tax controversy involving more than £10,000, adopt or change of any accounting method in respect of Taxes, or consent to any extension or waiver of the limitation period applicable to any claim or assessment in respect of Taxes;
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(p)
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waive any amount owed to the Company by the Vendor or any of its Affiliates;
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(q)
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create or suffer to exist any Encumbrance over its assets in favour of the Vendor or any of Its Affiliates;
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(r)
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conduct its cash management customs and practices (including the collection of receivables and the payment of payables) other than the ordinary course of business consistent with ·past practice and with prudent cash management practices; or
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(s)
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enter into any binding agreement or commitment to do any of things referred to in (a) through (s) above, unless permitted to do so under the described limitation.
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5.4
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The Vendor and the Purchaser agree that:
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(a)
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after the Execution Date, a transition committee comprising representative of the Purchaser and representatives of the Vendor (in consultation with the Company's management) will be established which shall meet on a monthly basis or as otherwise required during the Interim Period in order to facilitate the implementation of the Transaction;
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(b)
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the transition committee referred to in paragraph (a) is not intended to take on any functions of management of the Company but will nonetheless provide a forum for the Parties to liaise and, where lawful to do so, coordinate on all appropriate and reasonable matters in order to:
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(i)
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provide the Purchaser with an update as to the status of the business of the Company during the Interim Period;
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(ii)
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facilitate compliance with the terms of this Agreement during the Interim Period;
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(iii)
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subject to Clause .4.1 0, develop a plan with respect to continuing the commercial relationships of the Company (including with respect to the
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Material Supply Arrangements) beyond the Completion Date and creating new commercial relationships (if required) and which plan shall include:
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(A)
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extending the respective terms of the existing GEMA EM Contracts; and
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(B)
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discussions between the Purchaser and the Vendor relating to the future supply by the Company to the Purchaser of certain GEMA Products for resale in countries where the Purchaser is, as of the Execution Date, under contract with Affiliates of the Vendor to sell Mobil-branded lubricants with a view to concluding such discussions and reaching agreement on such future supply by the Completion Date;
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in each case subject to agreement on terms and conditions of the respective contract or contracts and provided that, other than using its reasonable endeavours to assist the Purchaser in developing such a plan and in entering into such discussions, the vendor shall have no obligation or liability to ensure that any such commercial relationships are commenced, extended or continued and makes no representation with respect thereto; and
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(iv)
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facilitate an orderly change of ownership at Completion: and
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(c)
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during the Interim Period, the Purchaser shall have the right to discuss the Company's business plan with the Company's management and the Vendor shall, upon three (3) days prior notice, provide the Purchaser with necessary access to the Company's management, provided that such Purchaser's right shall not unduly interfere with the business and operations of the Company.
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(d)
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the Vendor shall procure that subject to agreement on its terms and conditions the Lubricants Distribution Agreement is entered into by the parties thereto as soon possible following the Execution Date and, in any case, no later than at Completion.
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5.5
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During the period from the Execution Date to the earlier of (i) the Completion Date, and (ii) the date this Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms,
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(a)
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the Vendor shall not and shall procure that the Company and their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, consultants, financial advisors, attorneys, accountants and other agents of the Company and the Vendor shall not take any action to, directly or indirectly, initiate or engage in discussions or negotiations with, or provide any information to, any Person, other than the Purchaser (and its· representatives), concerning any purchase of any equity securities of the Company or any merger, asset sale, recapitalisation or similar transaction involving the Company;
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(b)
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the Vendor shall not vote its equity securities in the Company in favour of any purchase of any share capital of the Company, or any merger, asset sale, recapitalisation or similar transaction involving the Company;
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(c)
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the Vendor shall notify the Purchaser as soon as practicable if any Person makes any proposal, offer, inquiry to, or contact with, the Vendor or the Company, as the case may be, with respect to paragraph (a) above and shall describe in reasonable detail the identity of any such Person and, the substance and material terms of any such contact and the material terms of any such proposal; and
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(d)
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the Vendor shall promptly enforce its rights (or procure that its applicable Affiliates to enforce their rights) under any confidentiality agreements specifically entered into with any Persons· (other than the Purchaser or its Affiliates) with respect to the potential purchase by such Person of the shares of the Company, including, to the extent permitted under such confidentiality agreements, by requesting that any such Persons return (or destroy, and certify such destruction) any confidential information regarding the Company that was provided to such Persons.
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CLAUSE 6.
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WARRANTIES AND UNDERTAKINGS
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6.1
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The Vendor warrants that:
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(a)
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it (i) is a duly organised and validly existing limited liability company established under the laws of England, and (ii) has full corporate and legal power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement and any other agreement which it is required to enter into hereunder;
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(b)
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the Company (i) is a duly organised and validly existing limited liability company established under the laws of England, and (ii) has full corporate and legal power and authority to own its own assets and carry on its business as presently conducted;
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(c)
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it has full legal and beneficial ownership of the Sale Shares being sold and transferred to the Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement and that the Sale Shares constitute the whole of the issued, allotted and fully paid up share capital of the Company;
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(d)
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it shall be entitled at the Completion Date to transfer the full legal and beneficial ownership of the Sale Shares free of Encumbrances to the Purchaser, subject to the terms of this Agreement;
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(e)
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there is no agreement, arrangement or understanding to create or give any Encumbrance of any nature whatsoever over or in respect of the Sale Shares;
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(f)
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nobody has the right to call for the allotment, issue, sale or transfer of any share or loan capital of the Company under any option or other agreement (including conversion rights and rights of pre-emption);
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(g)
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the execution of this Agreement has been duly and validly approved by the directors of the Vendor and all necessary corporate consents have been, or will be, obtained to enable it to perform its obligations under this Agreement;
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(h)
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this Agreement, assuming the due execution and delivery hereof by the Purchaser, has been duly executed and delivered by the Vendor and constitutes a legally binding obligation of the Vendor, enforceable against the Vendor in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that such enforceability may be subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganisation, moratorium or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally and to general equitable principles;
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(i)
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the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement do not and will not result in a violation or breach of, conflict with, constitute (with or without due notice or lapse of time or both) a default (or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation, payment or acceleration) under, or result in the creation of any Encumbrances on any of the properties or assets of the Vendor or the Company under:
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(i)
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any provision of the certificate of incorporation or by-laws or the comparable organisational documents of the Vendor or the Company; or
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(ii)
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any Applicable Law binding upon the Vendor or the Company or by which any of their respective properties or assets may be bound; and
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(j)
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The Vendor has timely filed, caused to be timely filed or shall cause to be timely filed on behalf of the Company (taking into account any applicable extension of time within which to file) with the appropriate taxing authorities all Tax returns that are required to be filed by, or with respect to, the Company on or prior to the Completion Date, and all such Tax returns are or will be true, correct and complete in all respects. All Taxes due and payable (i) with respect to taxable periods or portions thereof prior to the Accounts Date, (ii) with respect to taxable periods or portions thereof after the Accounts Date but prior to the Completion Date relating to any activity outside of the ordinary course of business and (iii) so far as the Vendor is aware, with respect to taxable periods or portions thereof after the Accounts Date but prior to the Completion Date relating to any activity in the ordinary course of business, in each case, with respect to the income, assets and operations of the Company, have been timely paid in full (other than corporation tax instalments payments falling under the Vendor's group payment arrangement which will be allocated by the Vendor to the Company following Completion). So far as the Vendor is aware, all other Taxes not yet due and payable by the Company for all taxable years or other taxable periods or portions
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thereof ending on or before the Accounts Date have been accrued in accordance with GAAP and have been identified on the Accounts prepared on a consistent basis in accordance with GAAP .
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6.2
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The Vendor further warrants that, so far as the Vendor is aware and except as disclosed to the Purchaser:
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(a)
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the Accounts have been prepared on a consistent basis in accordance with GAAP and
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(i)
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the balance sheet included in the Accounts fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition of the Company at the Accounts Date; and
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(ii)
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the profit and loss statement included in the Accounts fairly presents, in all material respects, the results of the operations and cash flows of the Company and the changes in its financial condition for the periods indicated;
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(b)
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since the Accounts Date, the Company has been managed and operated in the ordinary and usual course;
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(c)
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there is no event (other than general events of an economic, political, legal or regulatory nature that should reasonably be known to the Purchaser) that may reasonably be expected by the Vendor to have a material adverse economic impact on the situation of the Company during the Current Accounts Period; for the purposes of this Clause 6.2(c), an event shall be deemed to be material to the Company if it is reasonably expected by the Vendor to have an adverse impact on the Company exceeding £500,000;
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(d)
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the Company is not engaged in any material litigation (or series of related litigation) or other material proceedings or hearings which, if found against the Company, might reasonably be expected to have an adverse economic impact on the Company exceeding £500,000 in aggregate;
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(e)
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the Company does not have any claims, obligations, liabilities or indebtedness (whether absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise) that would be required by GAAP to be set forth in the Accounts, except for (i) claims, obligations, liabilities or indebtedness set forth in the Accounts or specifically disclosed in the footnotes thereto, and (ii) accounts payable to trade creditors and accrued expenses incurred subsequent to the Accounts Date in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;
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(f)
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Schedule 6 sets forth a list of each of the 16 most significant contracts of the Company, measured by way of the aggregate annual amount of payments to or by the Company pursuant to each such contract (each contract a "
Material Contract
") and each Material Contract is in full force and effect and there exists no default or event of default by the Company or any other party to any such contract with respect to any material term or provision of any Material Contract;
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(g)
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the Company is in compliance in all material respects with all Applicable Laws;
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(h)
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there is no labour strike, dispute, slowdown or stoppage actually pending or threatened in writing against or involving the Company, no union is currently certified, and there is no union representation question and no union or other organisational activity existing or threatened with respect to the operations of the Company, and the Company has not experienced any material labour difficulty or work stoppage during the last three years, no arbitration proceeding arising out of or under any collective bargaining agreement is pending and no claim therefor has been asserted, and the Company is not subject to or bound by any collective bargaining or labour union agreement applicable to any Person employed by the Company and no collective bargaining or labour union agreement is currently being negotiated by the Company;
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(i)
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the Company (i) has not received notice of, or otherwise has not been the subject of, an audit or other examination of Taxes from the tax authorities of any nation, state or locality, (ii) has not received any written notices from any taxing authority relating to any issue which could affect the Tax liability of the Company, (iii) has not entered into (or has been requested to enter into) an agreement extending any statute of limitations relating to the payment or collection of Taxes of the Company that has not expired, and (iv) is not presently contesting the Tax liability of the Company before any court, tribunal or agency;
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(j)
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there are no tax sharing, allocation, indemnification or similar agreements in effect as between the Company or any predecessor or affiliate thereof and any other party (including Vendor and any predecessors or affiliates thereof) under which the Purchaser or the Company could be liable for any Taxes or other claims of any party after Completion;
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(k)
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the Company has not been included in any "consolidated," "unitary", "group" or "combined" Tax return with respect to Taxes for any taxable period for which the statute of limitations has not expired;
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(l)
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the Company will not be required to include any item of income in, or exclude any item of deduction from, taxable income for any taxable period (or portion thereof) ending after Completion as a result of any accounting method change or agreement with a taxing authority executed on or prior to the Completion Date;
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(m)
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The Gravesend Site constitutes the only parcel of real property that is owned, used, leased, licensed or otherwise occupied or controlled by the Company in the conduct of its business and operations. The Company is the sole legal and beneficial owner of the Gravesend Site, and has good and marketable title to the Gravesend Site;
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(n)
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Schedule 1 sets forth a complete list of the principal Benefit Plans of the Company. The Vendor has made available to the Purchaser all material details of the Benefit Plans. Each Benefit Plan has been operated in all material respects in compliance with its terms; and
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(o)
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all amounts due and payable by the Company into the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme have been fully paid by the Company in accordance with the schedule of contributions other than the Final Contribution.
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6.3
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The Purchaser agrees that:
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(a)
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no warranty, assurance or other commitment by the Vendor is made nor shall be implied in relation to the Sale Shares or this Agreement beyond the Warranties expressly provided in Clauses 6.1 and 6.2; and
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(b)
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neither the Vendor nor any of its Affiliates makes or has made any representation, warranty assurance or other commitment to the Purchaser or to any of its representatives with respect to any projections, forecasts, estimates, plans or budgets of future revenue, expenses or expenditures, future results of operations, future cash flows or future financial condition of the Company (or any component thereof).
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6.4
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The Warranties are given once at the Execution Date and are repeated at the Completion Date, other than the Warranties at Clauses 6.2(f) and 6.2(h) which will be given once at the Execution Date.
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6.5
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Subject to Clauses 6.9 and 6.10, the Warranties and all other provisions of this Agreement insofar as the same shall not have been performed at Completion shall not be extinguished or affected by Completion, except by a specific and duly authorised written waiver or release by the Purchaser. Save in the case of fraud, the Vendor undertakes to the Purchaser not to make or pursue any claim against the Company or its officers, employees or agents in connection with assisting the Vendor in giving the Warranties and/or entering into this Agreement.
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6.6
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Each of the Warranties is to be construed as a separate and independent Warranty and is not to be limited or restricted by reference to, or inference from, the provisions of any other Warranty or anything else, whether in this Agreement or otherwise.
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6.7
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For the purposes of Clause 6.2, a matter shall be treated as being within the awareness of the Vendor if it was within the actual awareness of those employees of the Vendor or its Affiliates listed in Schedule 4 after making such enquiry and investigation as could
reasonably be expected given the confidentiality restrictions on each respective employee.
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6.8
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The maximum aggregate liability of the Vendor:
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(a)
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in respect of all claims under the Warranties set out in Clause 6.1 shall be an amount equal to 100% of the Purchase Price; and
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(b)
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in respect of all claims under the Warranties set out in Clause 6.2, shall be an amount equal to 10% of the Purchase Price.
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6.9
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The Purchaser agrees that no Warranty claim shall be made against the Vendor:
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(a)
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in respect of any amount less than £100,000;
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(b)
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unless the aggregate value of Warranty claims totals at least £1,000,000 in which case all such duly notified claims, including claims previously notified, shall accrue against and be recoverable from the Vendor; and
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(c)
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which has not been notified in reasonable detail by the Purchaser to the Vendor on or before the Warranty Termination Date.
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6.10
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If it is found, on or before the Warranty Termination Date, that any of the Warranties made by the Vendor in this Agreement were in any material respect untrue, misleading, incorrect or unfulfilled, then:
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(a)
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the Purchaser shall deliver to the Vendor a notice in writing seeking to recover from the Vendor the amount of damages suffered;
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(b)
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the notice referred to in paragraph (a) shall
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(i)
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describe in reasonable detail the underlying facts (including, but not limited to, the amount of reasonably anticipated damage) of the claim for breach of Warranty to the extent then known; and
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(ii)
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shall be delivered to the Vendor within 30 Business Days after (A) the Purchaser actually became aware of the claim for breach of Warranty, or (B) receipt by the Purchaser of a notice of Claim made or threatened to be made by any third party or authority which may give rise to a claim for breach of Warranty.
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6.11
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The Purchaser shall have no Claim against the Vendor for any indirect or consequential losses (other than losses in relation to the engagement of advisers) or lost profits suffered by the Purchaser or its Affiliates (including the Company) for breach of warranty or otherwise.
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6.12
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The Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that:
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(a)
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the Vendor has made available to the Purchaser, for purposes of due diligence, the Confidential Information Memorandum and the Due Diligence Materials;
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(b)
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it has made its own inquiry and investigation into, and, based thereon, has formed an independent judgment concerning the Company, its activities and the Properties; and
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(c)
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the due diligence investigation undertaken by the Purchaser and its experts (including disclosure of the Confidential Information Memorandum and the Due Diligence Materials) shall be taken into account in determining whether there has been any breach of any of the Warranties, to the extent information relating to such breach or inaccuracy was made available prior to signature of this Agreement in the Confidential Information Memorandum or the Due Diligence Materials.
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6.13
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The Purchaser undertakes that prior to Completion neither it nor any of its Affiliates will enter into any agreement relating to the resale of the Sale Shares or the sale by the Company of any of the Company’s assets.
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6.14
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The Purchaser warrants that:
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(a)
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it is a corporation duly organised and validly existing under the laws of the country of its incorporation as referred to in this Agreement, with power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement;
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(b)
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the execution of this Agreement has been duly and validly approved by the directors of the Purchaser and all necessary corporate consents have been, or will be, obtained to enable it to perform its obligations under this Agreement;
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(c)
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this Agreement, assuming the due execution and delivery hereof by the Vendor, has been duly executed and delivered by the Purchaser and constitutes a legally binding obligation of the Purchaser, enforceable against the Purchaser in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that such enforceability may be subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganisation, moratorium or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and to general equitable principles;
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(d)
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save for the consent(s) required under Clause 4.1, all necessary consents have been, or will be, obtained to enable it to perform its obligations under this Agreement; and
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(e)
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the choice of the law of England to govern this Agreement is valid and would be recognised and given effect by the courts of the country of its incorporation.
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6.15
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The Purchaser Warranties are given once at the Execution Date and are repeated at the Completion Date.
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6.16
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Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Purchaser acknowledges and agrees:
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(a)
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that the Property has been used for industrial purposes including processes relating to the manufacture, storage, distribution and marketing of petroleum and petroleum based products and other chemicals, and that the soil and sub-soil of the Property and land and water adjacent thereto and drains, sewers, pipes, water courses and water table at, under or in the vicinity of the Property may have been contaminated by oil or other Hazardous Substances;
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(b)
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that the Vendor gives no warranty or representation as to the state and condition of the Property or facilities, or land or water adjacent thereto, or their suitability for any future use;
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(c)
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that any obligation (whensoever arising) to investigate or to carry out remedial work on the soil, sub-soil, drains, sewers, pipes, water courses and water table at, under or adjacent to the Property (including in respect of ground water or any property in the vicinity to which any contamination may have spread from the Property) may give rise to an Environmental Liability of the Company and that neither the Vendor nor its Affiliates nor any of their officers, directors, managers, employees, agents or insurers shall have any liability in respect of the same including under this Agreement;
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(d)
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not to submit, and to procure that there are not submitted by any of the Purchaser's Affiliates (now or in the future) or by any other Person, to the Vendor or its Affiliates or their directors, managers, employees, agents or insurers any Claims relating in any way to any investigation or to the state and condition of any of the Property and drains, sewers, pipes, water courses and water table at, under or adjacent to the Property (including in respect of ground water or any property in the vicinity to which any contamination may have spread from the Property) against the Vendor or any of the Affiliates of the Vendor, or any of their officers, directors, managers, employees, agents or insurers;
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(e)
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that from the Completion Date no insurance cover will be provided to the Purchaser or the Company under any of the ExxonMobil Policies;
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(f)
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no Claim shall be made by or through the Purchaser or by any of the Purchaser's Affiliates under any of the ExxonMobil Policies provided by or for the benefit of any of the Affiliates of the Vendor; and
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(g)
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that, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, it will procure that the Company shall not use or convey any Property to be used for residential, hospital or other health care, playground, school or other educational or agricultural uses unless the Property has been remediated to (i) the standards required by Applicable Law for such use or, (ii) in the absence of such standards, generally accepted risk based standards.
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6.17
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The Vendor agrees to procure that a relevant Affiliate will take part in discussions with the Purchaser and the Company within 90 days of the Completion Date relating to the licencing by such Affiliate of certain GEMA Products with a view to permitting (on terms and conditions to be agreed between the relevant parties) the future supply by the Company to the Vendor and/or Affiliates of the Vendor and/or distributors of the Vendor and/or distributors of Affiliates of the Vendor of such GEMA Products for resale in certain countries where the Purchaser is not, as of the Execution Date, under contract with Affiliates of the Vendor to sell Mobil-branded lubricants.
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7.1
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Subject to the provisions of Clause 14.1 and the following provisions of this Clause 7, the Purchaser shall indemnify, keep indemnified and hold harmless the Vendor, the Vendor's Affiliates and the officers, directors, managers and employees of the Vendor and its Affiliates (together, the “
Indemnitees
”) against any claim, liability or loss of whatever nature (including any legal costs relating thereto) arising directly or indirectly out of the Company’s ownership or operation of its businesses or of any of its assets and received or arising prior to, on or after the Completion Date.
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7.2
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Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of Clause 7.1, the Purchaser shall indemnify, keep indemnified and hold harmless the Indemnitees from and against all Environmental Liabilities (including any legal costs relating thereto) arising directly or indirectly from, or in connection with, or as a result of any of the following:
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(a)
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any Environmental Matter or any Environmental Law relating in any way to the Property, or the activities of the Company, or any act or omission, neglect or default (whether before or after the date of this Agreement) of the Company, the Purchaser or any of the Purchaser's Affiliates relating to the Property, or any officer, director, manager, employee or agent thereof, or any person for whom such company is vicariously liable;
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(b)
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the carrying out, or failure to carry out of any investigation or remedial works in relation to Environmental Matters whether before or after the Execution Date; and
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(c)
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any claim made by or through the Purchaser, or the Company or any person subrogated to the Purchaser's rights, including its insurer, against any of the ExxonMobil Policies provided by or for the benefit of any of the Vendor and its Affiliates, including any claims for reinsurance, retrospective premium payments or prospective premium increases.
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7.3
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The Vendor shall inform the Purchaser in writing of any claim (together with full particulars in relation to each such claim, and related information as the Purchaser may reasonably request) by any third party which comes to the notice of the Vendor, or any
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Affiliate of the Vendor, whereby it appears that the Purchaser is or might reasonably be considered to become liable under an Indemnity Claim (a “
Third Party Claim
”) within thirty days from the day on which such claim comes to the notice of the Vendor or Affiliate of the Vendor (as the case may be).
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7.4
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The Purchaser shall have conduct in relation to the legal defence of any Third Party Claim, except in circumstances where the Vendor reasonably believes that its interests or reputation is or could be compromised by such Third Party Claim in which case the Vendor shall have sole conduct in relation to such legal defence.
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7.5
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No indemnity given by the Purchaser or its Affiliates to the Indemnitees under this Agreement shall become effective unless and until Completion occurs.
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7.6
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The Indemnitees shall not be entitled to bring an Indemnity Claim:
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(a)
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which arises, in whole or in part, or is increased as a result of any fraudulent act or omission or fraudulent misrepresentation by the Vendor or any of its Affiliates, or by the officers, directors or executive, managerial, professional or technical employees of any of them; or
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(b)
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with respect to breaches of Warranties by the Vendor for which notice is given by the Purchaser on or before the Warranty Termination Date.
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8.1
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The Purchaser shall procure that the Company shall debrand and phase out the use of any ExxonMobil Trademarks as soon as practicable after the Completion Date and shall in any event ensure that no ExxonMobil Trademark is used by the Company or any of its agents, customers, distributors or other resellers after a period of 30 days from the Completion Date, other than in relation to products sold or distributed under:
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(i)
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the Lubricants Distribution Agreement; and
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(ii)
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the GEMA EM Contracts,
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for each of which the trademark provisions in those contracts shall continue to apply.
8.2
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The Purchaser agrees that all ExxonMobil Trademarks will remain the property of the Vendor and/or the Vendor's Affiliates.
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8.3
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The Purchaser shall indemnify, keep indemnified and hold harmless the Vendor and its Affiliates against any losses, costs, damages and expenses they incur or suffer as a result of the use of the ExxonMobil Trademarks by the Company after Completion.
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9.1
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The Parties recognise, as between them, that the change in ownership of the Company shall not release the Company from:
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(a)
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any of its obligations in relation to the continued employment of its Employees (including any Employees of the Company on secondment to another entity on the Completion Date), on their current terms and conditions; and
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(b)
|
honouring its obligations under or in respect of any existing Benefit Plans,(with the exception of the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme) including obligations in relation to Employees and former Employees.
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9.2
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The Purchaser undertakes:
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(i)
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all Employees will be treated in a professional and fair manner and that the employment terms and conditions (excluding pension benefits, in relation to which .the Purchaser will comply with paragraph 9.2(b)) of all Employees will be no less favourable than the employment terms and conditions of such Employees as at the Execution Date for at least the Initial Period; and
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(ii)
|
the Company continues to apply in a professional and fair manner all employment policies, guidelines and programmes (including bonus schemes) which .apply to Employees as at the Execution Date and that any discretion reserved to the Company, in such policies, guidelines and programmes will be exercised in a manner consistent with the previous practice of the Company, for at least the Initial Period;
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(b)
|
to offer to all Employees with effect on and from Completion membership of a scheme which is a registered pension scheme for the purposes of Chapter 2 of Part 4 of the Finance Act 2004. The rates of the Company's and Employees’ contributions to such scheme shall be determined by the Purchaser in accordance with its reasonable assessment of market practice, provided that:
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(i)
|
the Company's aggregate contributions for each Employee during the Initial Period shall be no less than 15% of the relevant Employee's annual pensionable pay (including without limitation base pay and, where applicable, shift allowance, overtime and sales commission), subject to appropriate pro rata reduction where such Employee leaves service during the Initial Period; and
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(ii)
|
the maximum monthly contribution that each Employee shall be required to make during the Initial Period shall be 6.5% of his or her monthly pensionable pay (although, for the avoidance of doubt, contributions in excess of 6.5% may be made by each Employee on a voluntary basis, but this shall not affect the contribution of 15% to be made by the Company);
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(c)
|
in case during the Initial Period the Purchaser will need to implement a selection process for the purposes of redundancy, to ensure that Employees will be given no less favourable an opportunity in respect of and in comparison to any employees of the Purchaser and its Affiliates in the United Kingdom; and:
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(d)
|
in case the Purchaser enters into any sale agreement(s) during the Initial Period with a third party, or parties, for the sale of some or all of the Property, business and/or the assets of the Company, (each a “
Relevant Sale Agreement
”) and such Relevant Sale Agreement would at its completion constitute a transfer of an undertaking to a third party either by virtue of the European Communities (Protection of Employees on Transfer of Undertakings) Regulations 2003 or otherwise, to ensure that the Relevant Sale Agreement contains terms under which the relevant third party makes the· same undertakings to the Purchaser as are made by the Purchaser to the Vendor under this Clause 9.2 at least for the remainder of the Initial Period. In the case of Clause 9.2(b) only, and in the absence of an undertaking of the relevant third party to make payments pursuant to Clause 9.2(b)(i), the Purchaser may make a payment to the relevant defined contribution scheme prior to the completion of the Relevant Sale Agreement of an amount equivalent to the value of the payments owed under Clause 9.2(b)(i) for the remainder of the Initial Period.
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9.3
|
Subject to Clause 9.1(b), the Purchaser undertakes to cause the Company to make payments when due arising from and after Completion for Benefits and for contributions due under Clause 9.2(b)(i) in respect of Employees.
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9.4
|
The Purchaser undertakes to communicate its commitments relating to Clauses 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 through a letter to all Employees no later than forty-five (45) days following signature of this Agreement, such letter to be approved in advance by Vendor.
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9.5
|
The Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the secondments of any employees of the Vendor or its Affiliates (other than the Company) who are at any time prior to the Completion Date on secondment to the Company shall cease at or before Completion.
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9.6
|
The Purchaser undertakes to indemnify and keep the Vendor and its Affiliates indemnified from and against any claim, liability or loss of whatever nature (including reasonable and duly documented legal costs relating thereto) arising out of or in connection with any Benefits (other than in relation to the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme).
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9.7
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The Vendor undertakes to indemnify and keep the Purchaser and its Affiliates indemnified from and against any claim, liability or loss of whatever nature (including reasonable and duly documented legal costs relation thereto) arising out of or in connection with the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme, including without limitation any liability arising under any financial support direction or contribution notice issued by the Pensions Regulator.
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9.8
|
The Purchaser shall inform the Vendor in writing of any claim (together with full particulars in relation to each such claim, and related information as the Vendor may reasonably request) by any third party which comes to the notice of the Purchaser, or any Affiliate of the Purchaser, whereby it appears that the Vendor is or might reasonably be considered to become liable under Clause 9.7 (a "
Pension Claim
") within 15 Business Days on and from the day on which such claim comes to the notice of the Purchaser or Affiliate of the Purchaser (as the case may be).
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9.9
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The Vendor shall have sole conduct in relation to the legal defence of any Pension Claim, except in circumstances where the Purchaser reasonably believes that its interests or reputation is or could be compromised by such Pension Claim in which case the Vendor shall use all reasonable endeavours to ensure the Purchaser's concerns are taken into account in relation to such legal defence.
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9.10
|
Should the Purchaser or any of the Purchaser's Affiliates be required to announce the contemplated sale by the Vendor and purchase by the Purchaser of the Sale Shares (as contemplated in this Agreement) to their employees or employees' representative bodies, then the Purchaser shall agree with the Vendor on the timing of such announcement before such announcement is made, and take into account the Vendor's reasonable requests in relation to the form and content of such announcement.
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9.11
|
For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Agreement shall restrict the Company before the Completion Date in informing or communicating with its employees regarding the change in the direct or indirect ownership of the Company as it shall think fit; provided, however, that any formal written communication with all employees shall be consulted with the transition committee.
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9.12
|
The Purchaser agrees that, unless this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Clause 4.13, it shall not, and shall ensure that the Company shall not, for a period of three years from the Completion Date offer a contract of employment or otherwise attempt to recruit any employee of the Vendor or an Affiliate of the Vendor except with the express written permission of the Vendor.
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9.13
|
The Vendor agrees that, unless this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Clause 4.13, it shall not, and shall ensure that its Affiliates shall not, for a period of three years from the Completion Date offer a contract of employment or otherwise attempt to recruit any employee of the Company except with the express written permission of the Purchaser.
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CLAUSE 10.
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INSURANCE - EXXONMOBIL POLICIES
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10.1
|
The Vendor and the Purchaser acknowledge that ExxonMobil maintains a worldwide programme of property and liability insurance coverage for itself and its Affiliates, including the Vendor and the Company. This programme has been designed to achieve a coordinated risk management package for the entire ExxonMobil Group. The programme consists primarily of four types of insurance:
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(a)
|
policies issued to Exxon Mobil Corporation or its predecessors;
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(b)
|
policies issued directly to Affiliates by one of ExxonMobil's wholly-owned insurance companies, including without limitation Ancon Insurance Company, Inc., and Bluefield International Insurance Inc., (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "
ExxonMobil Captive Insurers
");
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(c)
|
policies issued to Affiliates by locally admitted insurers which are reinsured by one of the ExxonMobil Captive Insurers; and
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|
(d)
|
policies issued to Affiliates by locally admitted insurers which are self-insured by way of pre-funding premiums paid by the relevant Affiliate.
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All of the insurance policies through which the worldwide programme of coverage is presently or has been previously provided by or to Exxon Mobil Corporation, its predecessors or Affiliates are herein referred to collectively as the "
ExxonMobil Policies
".
10.2
|
It is understood and agreed by the Purchaser that from and after the Completion Date:
|
|
(a)
|
no insurance coverage shall be provided under the ExxonMobil Policies to the Purchaser or its Affiliates, including the Company;
|
|
(b)
|
any and all policies insured or reinsured by any of the ExxonMobil Captive Insurers which, but for this provision would have insured the Company shall be deemed terminated, commuted and cancelled as to the Company;
|
|
(c)
|
any pre-paid premiums for insurance coverage under the ExxonMobil Policies from and after the Completion Date shall be treated pro-rata as Inter-Affiliate Receivables;
|
|
(d)
|
any unpaid premiums for insurance coverage provided to the Company until the Completion Date under the ExxonMobil Policies shall be treated pro-rata as Inter-Affiliate Payables; and
|
|
(e)
|
no claims regarding any matter whatsoever, whether or not arising from events occurring prior to the Completion Date, shall be made by the Purchaser or the Company against or with respect to any of the ExxonMobil Policies regardless of their date of issuance.
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10.3
|
The Purchaser shall indemnify and defend the Vendor and its Affiliates against, and shall hold them harmless from, any claim made after the Completion Date against any of the ExxonMobil Policies by the Purchaser, the Company or any Person claiming to be subrogated to the Purchaser's or the Company's rights, including all costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees) related thereto. Such indemnity shall cover, without limitation, any claim by an insurer for reinsurance, retrospective premium payments or prospective premium increases attributable to any such claim.
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10.4
|
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Purchaser’s insurance policy or policies shall: (a) cover the Vendor and Affiliates of the Vendor as additional insureds for liabilities arising from or assumed under this Agreement; and (b) be primary as to all other policies (including any deductibles or self-insured retentions). It is further agreed that the Purchaser and its insurer(s) providing coverage shall waive an rights of subrogation and contribution against the Vendor and Affiliates of the Vendor to the extent liabilities are assumed by the .Purchaser.
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CLAUSE 11.
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CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND VENDOR'S TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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11.1
|
The Purchaser shall treat this Agreement as Confidential Information as defined in the Confidentiality Agreement and shall not disclose its existence or its contents to any third party (except for Affiliates of the Purchaser and its or their respective professional advisers and auditors pursuant to the terms of the Confidentiality Agreement).
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11.2
|
Subject to Clauses 4.16 and 9.10, no press release, announcement or statement about this Agreement or the subject matter of, or any matter referred to in, this Agreement shall be made or issued before, on or after the Completion Date by or on behalf of either Party without the prior written approval of the other Party, provided that:
|
|
(a)
|
nothing shall restrict the making by either Party (even in the absence of agreement by the other Party) of any statement or disclosure which may be required by Applicable Law, regulations (including regulations of a relevant stock exchange) and judicial decisions; and
|
|
(b)
|
in any event, the Party making such announcement under this Clause 11.2 shall use all commercially reasonable endeavours to agree the form of it with the other Party prior to its release.
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11.3
|
The Vendor will withdraw from the Company by the Completion Date all Excluded Information.
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11.4
|
The Purchaser shall, and shall procure that the Company shall, hold in confidence, and use only in connection with the Company’s business all of the Vendor's Technical Information.
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11.5
|
The Purchaser shall, and shall procure that from the Completion Date the Company shall, hold in confidence, and not use for any purpose any and all technical information (other than the Vendor's Technical Information) in the possession of the Company as of Completion Date or received from the Vendor or Affiliates of the Vendor prior to Completion Date.
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11.6
|
Nothing in this Clause 11 shall prevent the Company, subject to Clause 18
(Export Controls and Trade Sanctions)
:
|
|
(a)
|
from disclosing so much of the Vendor's Technical Information as is necessary to their auditors in connection with proper audit of the accounts of the Company, or
|
|
(b)
|
from disclosing so much of the Vendor's Technical Information as is necessary to enable their customers to use the Company’s products; or
|
|
(c)
|
from disclosing so much of the Vendor's Technical Information as is necessary under Applicable Law.
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11.7
|
Nothing in this Clause 11 shall prevent the Company, subject to Clause 18
(Export Controls and Trade Sanctions)
, from disclosing so much of the Vendor's Technical Information as is necessary to permit the sale of shares or assets of the Company to potential purchaser(s) provided that such potential purchaser(s) are obligated in writing:
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|
(a)
|
to hold such Vendor's Technical Information in confidence under secrecy obligations no less stringent than the ones hereunder; and
|
|
(b)
|
not to use such Vendor's Technical Information for any other purposes than the contemplated purchasing of shares or assets of the Company.
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11.8
|
Subject to Clause 6.13, nothing in this Clause 11 shall prevent the Company, subject to Clause 18, from disclosing to their contractors and/or materials or component suppliers, so much of the Vendor's Technical Information as is necessary to enable the Company to continue its business operations as existing at Completion Date, provided that such contractors and/or material or component suppliers are obligated to the Company in writing:
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|
(a)
|
to hold such Vendor's Technical Information in confidence under secrecy obligations no less stringent than the ones hereunder; and
|
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(b)
|
not to use such Vendor's Technical Information except as authorised by the Company.
|
|
It is not intended by the foregoing that the Company obtain written commitments from materials or component suppliers in connection with standard items, e.g. equipment, or where only duty specifications are disclosed to said materials or components suppliers by the Company.
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12.1
|
The Purchaser shall be responsible for ensuring that it and the Company each have in place licences for software on all workstations, laptops and servers owned or used by the Company from the Completion Date.
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12.2
|
Where the basic operating licences for software on the Company’s workstations, laptops and servers are held in the name of the Vendor or an Affiliate of the Vendor which confers usage rights on the Company, the Vendor will notify the Purchaser of such licence agreements prior to the Completion Date and usage rights will be withdrawn by the Vendor as of the Completion Date with the Purchaser being responsible to provide new licences to ensure licence compliance following the Completion Date unless otherwise agreed.
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12.3
|
Without prejudice to the generality of Clauses 12.1 and 12.2, the Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the operating licence for SAP software is held in the name of the Vendor or an Affiliate of the Vendor and the Purchaser shall be responsible for providing a SAP licence in respect of all of the Company’s relevant SAP users from the Completion Date.
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CLAUSE 13.
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PURCHASE PRICE ADJUSTMENTS
|
|
(a)
|
shall be decreased by the amount of the Down payment; and
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|
(b)
|
shall be decreased by an amount equal to all Special Contributions (net of corporation tax relief thereon) made by the Company into the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme .in the Current Accounts Period.
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13.2
|
If a dividend, special interest payment, profit remittance or capital reduction in respect of the Sale Shares is:
|
|
(a)
|
declared and paid during the Current Accounts Period, then the Purchase Price shall be reduced by the same amount of the dividend, special interest payment, profit remittance or capital reduction; and
|
|
(b)
|
declared but not paid by the Completion Date, it will be treated as an Inter-Affiliate Payable and dealt with in accordance with Clauses 2.2, 3.4 and 3.5 and the Purchase Price shall be reduced by the same amount of the dividend, special interest payment, profit remittance or capital reduction.
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13.3
|
If the Vendor or any of its Affiliates should during the Current Accounts Period make a cash capital contribution which increases the net worth of the Company then the amount of the Purchase Price shall be increased by the amount of such cash capital contribution, provided that the Vendor shall on or prior to the Completion Date produce
evidence to the Purchaser by way of verification of the payment of any such capital contribution.
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CLAUSE 14.
|
TAXES AND REGISTRATION AND OTHER DUTIES
|
14.1
|
Subject to Clause 6.1(j), and Clause 6.2(i) to (l), the Purchaser undertakes to indemnify and keep Indemnified the Vendor (for itself and as trustee for each of the Affiliates of the Vendor and the officers, directors, managers and employees of the Vendor and of Affiliates of the Vendor) in so far as Taxes incident on legal entities are concerned, from and against all Tax Liabilities due from or in respect of the Company.
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14.2
|
All sums payable by the Vendor or its Affiliates under this Agreement shall be net of any withholding Taxes. If the Vendor or its Affiliates are required by any Applicable Law to deduct Taxes from or in respect of any sum payable under this Agreement to the Company or the Purchaser, the amount paid shall be increased to the extent necessary to ensure that, after making all required deductions, the Company or the Purchaser receives an amount equal to the sum that would have been received had no such deductions been required. Should the Vendor or its Affiliates be required by Applicable Law to make such payments, such amounts shall be treated as having been paid to the Person in respect of which such deduction and withholding was made, and the Vendor or its Affiliates shall then timely pay the amount due to the relevant tax authority. The Vendor or its Affiliates shall deliver to the Purchaser a certified copy of the tax documents attesting to the collection of such withholding Tax within a 30 day period following the payment date. Should the Purchaser or the Company be held liable for a payment due by the Vendor or its Affiliates pursuant to this Clause 14.2, the Vendor shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Purchaser or the Company.
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14.3
|
All sums payable by the Purchaser or the Company under this Agreement shall be net of any withholding Taxes. If the Purchaser or the Company are required by any Applicable Law to deduct Taxes from or in respect of any sum payable under this Agreement to the Vendor or Affiliates of the Vendor, the amount paid shall be increased to the extent necessary to ensure that, after making all required deductions, the Vendor or Affiliates of the Vendor receive an amount equal to the sum that would have been received had no such deductions been required. Should the Purchaser or the Company be required by Applicable Law to make such payments, such amounts shall be treated as having been paid to the Person in respect of which such deduction and withholding was made, and the Purchaser or the Company shall then pay the amount due to the relevant tax authority. The Purchaser or the Company shall deliver to the Vendor or Affiliates of the Vendor a certified copy of the tax documents attesting to the collection of such withholding Tax within a 30 day period following the payment date. Should the Vendor or Affiliates of the Vendor be held liable for a payment due by the Purchaser or the Company pursuant to this Clause 14.3, the Purchaser shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Vendor or Affiliates of the Vendor.
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14.4
|
The Purchaser agrees that all transactions-related registration taxes and stamp duties and other transfer taxes shall be payable or otherwise borne by the Purchaser.
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14.5
|
The Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the Vendor and certain Affiliates of the Vendor may require access after the Completion Date to documents of the Company for the purpose of responding to official demands made by authorities of the United States of America or of the United Kingdom. For the purpose of ensuring that the Vendor and Affiliates of the Vendor can satisfy those requirements, the Purchaser undertakes, upon written request of the Vendor, at the Vendor's cost and expense (other than immaterial internal administrative or service costs) to make available to the Vendor and Affiliates of the Vendor those data and or documents held by the Company at the Completion Date. Nothing in this provision shall prevent the Company from operating in accordance with any policy or practice of the Company with regards to the retention of documents, except that financial records of the Company pertaining to the period from 1 January 2001 up to the Completion Date shall be retained for a minimum period of five years following the Completion Date.
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14.6
|
The assistance obligations set forth in Clause 14.5 shall be timely fulfilled by the Purchaser but should not cause disruption to its normal business activities.
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Except as expressly provided otherwise herein, each Party shall pay its own costs in relation to the negotiations leading up to the sale and purchase of the Sale Shares, and to the preparation, signing and carrying into effect of this Agreement.
CLAUSE 16.
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APPLICABLE LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
|
16.1
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This Agreement (together with all documents to be entered into pursuant to it which are not expressed to be governed by another law) shall be governed by, and construed and take effect in accordance with the laws of England. The UN Convention on the International Sale of Goods shall not be applicable.
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16.2
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Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, including but not limited to its performance or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof as well as the pre- and post- contractual obligations, shall be finally settled under the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce by three arbitrators, even if the dispute, controversy or claim is based on other legal grounds than the Agreement.
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16.3
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The seat of arbitration shall be London, the language of the arbitration shall be English.
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16.4
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It is not incompatible with this arbitration agreement for a court to grant, before or during arbitral proceedings, an interim measure of protection relating to the subject-matter of the arbitration upon request of a Party.
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CLAUSE 17.
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BUSINESS ETHICS
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17.1
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For purposes of this Clause 17, "
Official
" means and includes:
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(a)
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any officer or employee of any government or any department, agency or instrumentality (i.e., any legal entity controlled by a government) thereof, or any person acting in an official capacity on behalf of any such government, department, agency or instrumentality;
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(c)
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any official of a political party;
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(d)
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any candidate for political office; and/or
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(e)
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any officer or employee of a public international organisation (including without limitation, the United Nations, IMF, World Bank).
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17.2
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Each of the Parties represents that it has not offered, paid, promised to pay, authorised the payment of, or transferred, money or anything of value to an Official to secure any improper advantage or benefit in relation to the matters contemplated by this Agreement, either directly or indirectly through a third party.
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17.3
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In recognition of the principles of the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions which entered into force on 15 February 1999, the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act 2010, each of the Parties further represents and agrees that it will not, directly or indirectly, in connection with this Agreement or its performance thereunder, offer, pay, promise to pay, or authorize the giving of money or anything of value to an Official, or to any other person while knowing or being to the knowledge of the Vendor of a high probability that all or a portion of such money or thing of value will be offered, given or promised, directly or indirectly to an Official, for the purpose of influencing the act, decision or omission of such Official with regard to any matters related to this Agreement.
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17.4
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The Purchaser represents that, except as it has already disclosed to the Vendor, no Official or close relative of an Official has any direct or indirect ownership or other legal or beneficial interest in the Purchaser or any of its Affiliates (other than through ownership of publicly traded securities that is not sufficient to constitute a controlling interest), or in the contractual relationship established by this Agreement, and that no such Official serves as an officer, director, manager or employee of the Purchaser. This
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representation shall be continuing throughout until the Completion Date. The Purchaser agrees to notify the Vendor promptly and in writing of any changes between now and the Completion Date in its officers, directors, managers or employees or in the direct or indirect ownership in it or its Affiliates that would be inconsistent with the above representations.
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17.5
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The Vendor and the Purchaser agree that should the Vendor notify the Purchaser of any concern that there has been a breach by the Purchaser of the provisions of this Clause 17, the Purchaser shall co-operate in good faith with the Vendor in determining whether such a breach has occurred and if the Vendor determines in its reasonable opinion that the breach is a material breach it may elect to treat the breach as a repudiation of this Agreement by the Purchaser.
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CLAUSE 18.
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EXPORT CONTROLS AND TRADE SANCTIONS
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18.1
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The Purchaser acknowledges that technology, software, services, and commodities provided to the Company by the Vendor or its Affiliates (or products or technology derived from them) may be subject to US laws, regulations or requirements restricting their export, re-export, transfer or release to certain entities or destinations, including to persons within the Company, the Purchaser or its Affiliates or to unrelated third parties.
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18.2
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To the extent applicable to the Company or the Purchaser or the subject technology, software, services, commodities or any product that the Company or the Purchaser creates with US-origin content that is supplied by the Vendor or its Affiliates, the Purchaser shall act, and shall cause the Company to act, in accordance with all US export control and economic sanctions laws, regulations, and requirements.
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18.3
|
The Purchaser and its Affiliates shall refrain from acting in a manner that would have the effect of causing the Vendor or its Affiliates to violate any such laws, regulations or requirements.
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18.4
|
The Vendor and the Purchaser agree that, should the Vendor notify the Purchaser that the Vendor has knowledge or reason to believe that the Purchaser has acted or intends to act in a manner in connection with the Transaction that could have the effect of causing the Vendor or its Affiliates to be in violation of US export controls or trade sanctions laws, regulations or requirements, the Purchaser shall co-operate in good faith with the Vendor in determining whether such a breach has occurred or is planned to occur and if the Vendor determines in its reasonable opinion that the breach is a material breach it may elect to treat the breach as a repudiation of this Agreement by the Purchaser.
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CLAUSE 19.
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ENTIRE AGREEMENT
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19.1
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This Agreement (together with any documents referred to herein) contains the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings or arrangements (both oral and written) relating to the subject matter of this Agreement (and any such document).
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19.2 Each of the Parties acknowledges and agrees that:
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(a)
|
it does not enter into this Agreement and the documents referred to herein on the basis of and does not rely, and has not relied, upon any statement or representation or warranty or other provision (in any case whether oral, written, express or implied) made, given or agreed to by any Person (whether a Party to this Agreement or not) except those expressly set out or referred to in this Agreement and the documents referred to herein, and the only remedy or remedies available in respect of any misrepresentation or untrue statement made to it shall be a claim for breach of contract under this Agreement; and
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(b)
|
this Clause 19.2 shall not apply to any statement, representation or warranty made fraudulently or to any provision of this Agreement which was induced by, or otherwise entered into as a result of, fraud, for which the remedies shall be all those available under the law governing this Agreement.
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Except with the prior written consent of the other Party, neither Party may assign this Agreement or any benefit, interest, light or obligation which arises under, out of, or in connection with this Agreement, provided, however, the Vendor may assign any or all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any Affiliate of the Vendor without the consent of the Purchaser, provided that the Vendor shall remain secondarily liable for the performance of the obligations of any such assignee hereunder.
Either Party may terminate this Agreement at any time after the occurrence of any material breach by the other Party of any of its material undertakings or covenants contained in this Agreement, provided:
21.1
|
such breach is not curable or, if curable, is not cured by earlier of (i) the 30th day after written notice thereof is given by the other Party, and (ii) the day that is five Business Days prior to the Longstop Date; and
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21.2
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the Party seeking to terminate this Agreement is not itself in material breach of this Agreement.
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22.1
|
Any notification required or permitted to be given under this Agreement (a “
Notice
”) shall be given in writing and under appropriate confidential cover.
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22.2
|
The Notice shall be delivered personally or sent by pre-paid registered airmail, return receipt requested, or by fax to the Party due to receive such notice at the following address (or at such other address as may be notified in writing by the relevant Party to the other):
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Address:
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ExxonMobil House
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Ermyn Way
Leatherhead
Surrey KT22 8UX
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Telephone:
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+44 (0)1372 225352
|
Addressed to the Company Secretary
plus an additional copy to:
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Attention: Vice President
Downstream Business Development and Portfolio Management
3225 Gallows Road
Fairfax, Virginia 22037-0001
USA
Fax: +1 703 846 4723
The Purchaser:
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Address:
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Avenida Juscelino Kubitscheck, 1327, 4° andar,
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City of Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo,
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Telephone:
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+55 11 3897 9797
|
Addressed to the Legal Department/M&A Department
22.3
|
Any notice delivered personally shall be deemed to be received when delivered. Any notice sent by pre-paid express courier such as DHL or Federal Express shall be deemed (in the absence of evidence of earlier receipt) to be received 96 hours after dispatch. In proving the time of dispatch it shall be sufficient to show that the envelope containing such notice was properly addressed, pre-paid and delivered to the express courier. Any notice by fax shall be deemed to be received at the moment it is sent, if there is hard copy confirmation by the fax machine that the fax was transmitted satisfactorily and provided that the sender can show that it has sought and received confirmation (by electronic mail or by fax) that the original fax notice has been received and printed out in full at the correct destination under Clause 22.2).
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No variation of this Agreement, including any variation of this Clause 23, shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of each Party.
CLAUSE 24.
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FURTHER ASSURANCE
|
24.1
|
Prior to the Completion Date, the Parties shall take, or cause to be taken, all actions, and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable (subject to any Applicable Law) to consummate the Transaction in accordance with its terms and as contemplated by this Agreement and any other transaction documents, if any, as promptly as practicable, including the execution and delivery of any additional instruments necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by, and to give full effect to and fully carry out the purposes of, this Agreement and the other Transaction documents, if any.
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24.2
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The Parties shall from time to time and at their own respective cost do, execute and deliver or procure to be done, executed and delivered all such further acts, documents and things required by, and in a form satisfactory to the Parties to give full effect to this Agreement and the rights, powers and remedies under this Agreement.
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CLAUSE 25.
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REMEDIES AND WAIVERS
|
25.1
|
No waiver of any right under this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing. Unless expressly stated otherwise a waiver shall be effective only in the circumstances for which it is given.
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25.2
|
No delay or omission by any Party in exercising any right or remedy provided by law or under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of such right or remedy.
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25.3
|
The single or partial exercise of a right or remedy under this Agreement shall not preclude any other nor restrict any further exercise of any such right or remedy.
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25.4
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Without limiting the Parties’ rights under this Clause 25, the rights and remedies provided in this Agreement are cumulative and do not exclude any other rights or remedies provided by Applicable Law (including, without limitation, any remedies at law or in equity), provided however, any limitations set forth in this Agreement with respect to the liability of either Party and/or exclusion of other rights or remedies provided by Applicable Law (including, without limitation, any remedies at law or in equity) shall be equally applicable to all the relevant rights and remedies provided under this Agreement and all other available rights and remedies provided by applicable Legislation. There is no right to set-off.
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CLAUSE 26.
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THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
|
Except with respect to any Affiliate of the Vendor or any of its or their officers, directors, employees, agents and contractors, the Parties to this Agreement do not intend that any of its terms will be enforceable by virtue of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties Act) 1999 by any person not a party to it.
CLAUSE 27.
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EFFECT OF COMPLETION
|
27.1
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The provisions of this Agreement which remain to be performed following the Completion Date shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding Completion.
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27.2
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For the avoidance of doubt
|
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(a)
|
any covenant, undertaking or agreement of the Parties that was to be performed at or prior to the Completion Date and was not duly performed in accordance with this Agreement shall, unless such non-performance was waived in writing by the Party entitled to the benefit of such covenant, undertaking or agreement, survive Completion until the date that is one year after the Completion Date;
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(b)
|
any covenant, undertaking or agreement of the Parties that by its terms is to be performed after the Completion Date shall survive the Completion Date until such covenant shall either have been duly performed in accordance with the terms of this Agreement or formally waived in writing; and
|
|
(c)
|
the Warranties shall survive as provided in Clause 6.
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If any term, provision, agreement, covenant or restriction of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction or other authority to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, provisions, agreements, covenants and restrictions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated so long as the economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated hereby is not affected in any manner materially adverse to any Party hereto. Upon such a determination, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the Parties as closely as possible in a reasonably acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated hereby may be consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.
AS WITNESS
the hands of duly authorised representatives of the Parties effective the day and the year first above written.
VENDOR
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PURCHASER
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/s/ Renato Aparecido Fontana
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Name: Dr. KJ Dickens
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Name: Renato Aparecido Fontana
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Title: Executive Director
Fuels Marketing
UK + Ireland
|
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Title: Lubrificantes Director
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Exhibit 4.12
Execution Version
28 MAY 2012
INTEGRAL INVESTMENTS B.V.
BG GAS SÃO PAULO INVESTMENTS B.V.
BG ENERGY HOLDINGS LIMITED
PROVENCE PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.
-and-
COSAN S.A. INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO
______________________________________________________________
AGREEMENT
for the sale and purchase of
shares in Comgás
______________________________________________________________
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
65 Fleet Street
London EC4Y 1HS
Clause
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Page
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1.
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SALE AND PURCHASE
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2
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2.
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PRICE
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2
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3.
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CONDITIONS TO CLOSING
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2
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4.
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REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS
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3
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5.
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NO LEAKAGE COVENANT
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5
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6.
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PRE-CLOSING UNDERTAKINGS
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5
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7.
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CLOSING
|
6
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8.
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INTEGRAL WARRANTIES, BG WARRANTIES AND BG GUARANTOR
WARRANTIES
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9
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9.
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PURCHASER WARRANTIES AND UNDERTAKINGS
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10
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10.
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BG GUARANTOR GUARANTEE
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10
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11.
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PURCHASER GUARANTOR GUARANTEE
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11
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12.
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CONDUCT OF PURCHASER CLAIMS
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12
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13.
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INDEMNITY
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13
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14.
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TAX
|
14
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15.
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UNDERTAKINGS AND SELLER LIABILITY
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14
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16.
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RESTRICTIVE COVENANT
|
15
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17.
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NO RIGHTS OF RESCISSION OR TERMINATION
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15
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18.
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INFORMATION, RECORDS AND ASSISTANCE POST CLOSING
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15
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19.
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PAYMENTS
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15
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20.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
|
17
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21.
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CONFIDENTIALITY
|
17
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22.
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ASSIGNMENT
|
19
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23.
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FURTHER ASSURANCES
|
19
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24.
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COSTS
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19
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25.
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NOTICES
|
20
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26.
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WHOLE AGREEMENT
|
22
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27.
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WAIVERS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES
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22
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28.
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COUNTERPARTS
|
23
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29.
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VARIATIONS
|
23
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30.
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INVALIDITY
|
23
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32.
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THIRD PARTY ENFORCEMENT RIGHTS
|
23
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31.
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GOVERNING LAW AND ARBITRATION
|
23
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SCHEDULE 1.
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DETAILS OF COMGÁS
|
26
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SCHEDULE 2.
|
INTEGRAL WARRANTIES, BG WARRANTIES AND BG GUARANTOR
WARRANTIES
|
27
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PART A:
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PART A: INTEGRAL WARRANTIES
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27
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PART B:
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PART B: BG WARRANTIES
|
38
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PART C:
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PART C: BG GUARANTOR WARRANTIES
|
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SCHEDULE 3.
|
LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY
|
40
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SCHEDULE 4.
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PURCHASER WARRANTIES AND PURCHASER GUARANTOR WARRANTIES
|
44
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PART A:
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PURCHASER WARRANTIES
|
44
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PART B:
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PURCHASER GUARANTOR WARRANTIES
|
45
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SCHEDULE 5.
|
CLOSING ARRANGEMENTS
|
46
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PART A:
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BG OBLIGATIONS
|
46
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PART B:
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PURCHASER OBLIGATIONS
|
47
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PART B:
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GENERAL
|
47
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SCHEDULE 6.
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RESTRICTED ACTIONS
|
49
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SCHEDULE 7.
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DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
|
51
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AGREED FORM DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO IN THIS AGREEMENT
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Description
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Clause/Schedule
|
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ARSESP submission
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Clause 6.10
|
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Antitrust Filing
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Clause 4.1
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Proposed resolutions of the Comgás shareholders
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Clause 6.10
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Announcements
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Clause 10
|
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Agreement Terminating the Commercial Services Agreement
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Schedule 5
|
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Deed of Adherence to the Concession Agree
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Schedule 5
|
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Tax Deed
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Schedule 5
|
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Letter of resignation from BG appointed Comgás director Schedule
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Schedule 5
|
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Data Room Index
|
Schedule 7
|
AGREEMENT
PARTIES
1.
|
INTEGRAL INVESTMENTS B.V.,
a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of The Netherlands, registered with the Commercial Register of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce with registered number 24295655, having its official seat in Rotterdam, The Netherlands and its place of business at Wilhelminaplein 14, 3072 DE Rotterdam, The Netherlands (the
Seller
);
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2.
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BG GAS SÃO PAULO INVESTMENTS B.V.
, a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of The Netherlands, registered with the Commercial Register of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce with registered number 24301034, having its official seat in Rotterdam, The Netherlands and its place of business at Wilhelminaplein 14, 3072 DE Rotterdam, The Netherlands (
BG
);
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3.
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BG ENERGY HOLDINGS LIMITED
, a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of England with registered number 03763515, having its registered address at 100 Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1PT, United Kingdom (the
BG Guarantor
);
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4.
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PROVENCE PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.
, a sociedade anônima incorporated under the laws of Brazil, registered with the Brazilian Federal Taxpayers’ Registry (CNPJ/MF) under no. 12.623.886/0001-09, having its place of business at Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, 1327, 4° andar, sala 16, CEP 04543-011, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil (the
Purchaser
); and
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5.
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COSAN S.A. INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO
, a sociedade anônima incorporated under the laws of Brazil, registered with Brazilian Federal Taxpayers’ Registry (CNPJ/MF) under no. 50.746.577/0001-15, having its place of business at Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, 1327, 4° andar, sala 01, CEP 04543-011, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil (the
Purchaser Guarantor
),
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Together the
parties
and each a
party
).
RECITALS
(A)
|
The Seller is jointly owned at the date of this Agreement by BG and Shell.
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(B)
|
The Seller and BG propose respectively to sell, and the Purchaser proposes to buy, the Shares and BG Shares on the terms of this Agreement.
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(C)
|
On 2 May 2012, BG and the Purchaser Guarantor entered into a conditional memorandum of understanding in respect of the Proposed Transaction (the
MOU
) and the conditions set out in clause 2.1 of the MOU have now been satisfied.
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(D)
|
Words and expressions used in this Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with Schedule 7.
|
IT IS AGREED
:
1. Sale and Purchase
1.1
|
The Seller shall sell (and BG shall procure that the Seller shall sell) with Full Title Guarantee and free from any Third Party Rights, and the Purchaser shall purchase, the Shares with effect from Closing with all rights then attaching to them including the right to receive all distributions and dividends declared, paid or made in respect of the Shares after Closing. The sale and purchase of the Shares shall be on the terms set out in this Agreement.
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1.2
|
BG shall sell with Full Title Guarantee and free from any Third Party Rights, and the Purchaser shall purchase, the BG Shares with effect from Closing with all rights then attaching to them including the right to receive all distributions and dividends declared, paid or made in respect of the BG Shares after Closing. The sale and purchase of the BG Shares shall be on the terms set out in this Agreement. The price for the BG Shares shall be R$2,362.50. The provisions of clauses 2.3 and 2.4 shall apply to the sale and purchase of the BG Shares,
mutatis mutandis
.
|
1.3
|
Conditional upon and with effect from Closing BG hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives all rights over, or in relation to, any and all of the Shares (including all rights of pre-emption, tag-along rights and other restrictions on the transfer of the Shares) which may have been conferred under the Integral Shareholders’ Agreement, the Comgás Shareholders' Agreement, the Comgás Articles or otherwise, whether arising, before or after Closing.
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1.4
|
Conditional upon and with effect from Closing, BG hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives, and will procure that its Affiliates shall irrevocably and unconditionally waive, any rights and claims (current, future, actual or contingent) it may have against Comgás under or in connection with the Comgás Shareholders’ Agreement or the Comgás Articles or otherwise.
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2. Price
2.1
|
The price for the Shares (the Price) shall be:
|
(a)
|
the Initial Price; plus
|
(b)
|
the Shareholder Proportion of any Capital Contribution Amounts; less
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(c)
|
the Shareholder Proportion of any Dividend Amounts.
|
2.2
|
Without prejudice to clause 6.1, BG shall notify the Purchaser in writing at least 5 Business Days prior to Closing of the Capital Contribution Amounts and the Dividend Amounts.
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2.3
|
At Closing, subject to clause 2.4 the Purchaser shall pay the Seller (to such bank account as the Seller may nominate for the purpose at least 5 Business Days prior to Closing) a sum in US dollars equal to the Price divided by the PT AX Ask Rate published by BACEN on the second Business Day prior to the Closing Date (the
Dollar Price Equivalent
) and BG and the Seller acknowledge that such a payment shall fully discharge and satisfy the Purchaser's obligation to pay the Price on Closing.
|
2.4
|
The parties acknowledge that withholding is required under Brazilian law to be made on account of Brazilian tax in respect of the Seller's capital gain arising on disposal of the Shares, and in relation to such, withholding the parties agree as follows:
|
(a)
|
the total amount required to be withheld from payment of the Price shall be calculated by BG as 15 per cent. of the capital gain arising to the Seller on disposal of the Shares by reference to the excess of the Price over the acquisition cost in respect of the Shares that is registered with the Brazilian Central Bank;
|
(b)
|
BG shall notify the Purchaser in writing immediately prior to Closing of the amount calculated in accordance with clause 2.4(a) above in Brazilian Reais that is required to be withheld from payment of the Price at Closing;
|
(c)
|
the Purchaser shall withhold from payment of the Price at Closing the amount notified in accordance with clause 2.4(b) above and shall pay such amount withheld to the Federal Revenue of Brazil within the time period prescribed by law; and
|
(d)
|
the Purchaser shall as soon as reasonably practicable (and in any event within 20 days) after payment of the Price at Closing provide evidence in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Seller that the amount notified in accordance with clause 2.4(b) has been paid to the Federal Revenue of Brazil.
|
3. Conditions to Closing
3.1
|
Closing shall be conditional on the following Conditions having been fulfilled or waived in accordance with this Agreement:
|
(a)
|
the proposed transfer of the Shares to the Purchaser on the terms of this Agreement and the proposed encumbering by the Purchaser post-Closing of the Shares to a third party bank having been approved in writing by the ARSESP in form and substance satisfactory to the Purchaser (acting reasonably); and
|
(b)
|
no Material Adverse Change having arisen or occurred.
|
|
The Condition in clause 3.1(a) is referred to as the Purchaser Condition.
|
3.2
|
The Purchaser shall, at its own cost, use all reasonable efforts to ensure that the Purchaser Condition is fulfilled as soon as reasonably practicable after the date of this Agreement. The Purchaser shall be responsible for satisfying the Purchaser Condition (including making a submission in the Agreed Form within 15 Business Days after the date of this Agreement). The Purchaser shall for this purpose, subject to clause 3.4:
|
(a)
|
promptly provide (subject to reasonable consultation with BG in advance) all information which is reasonably requested or required by the ARSESP and promptly notify BG and the Seller (and provide copies or, in the case of non-written communications, details) of all substantive direct and
|
|
indirect communications with the ARSESP relating to the satisfaction of the Purchaser Condition (including all submissions, notifications and filings);
|
(b)
|
to the extent in each case permitted and reasonably practicable, allow persons nominated by BG or Comgás to attend all substantive meetings and substantive discussions with the ARSESP (or its representatives, advisers or agents) relating to satisfaction of the Purchaser Condition; and
|
(c)
|
regularly review with BG (and its advisers) the progress of notifications, filings and discussions with the ARSESP (or its representatives, advisers or agents) and, in particular, promptly disclose to BG (or its advisers) anything of which the Purchaser is aware which will or may prevent the Purchaser Condition from being satisfied in a timely manner (and, in any event, before the Longstop Date).
|
3.3
|
Subject to clause 3.4, BG shall at its own cost for the purpose of satisfying the Purchaser Condition:
|
(a)
|
use all reasonable efforts, and procure that the Seller uses all reasonable efforts, to cooperate with the Purchaser in satisfying the Purchaser Condition in accordance with clause 3.2; and
|
(b)
|
provide, and procure that the Seller and Comgás provide, the ARSESP and the Purchaser with any information, documents and assistance reasonably required for the purpose of making any submissions, notification and filings required to be made to the ARSESP.
|
3.4
|
Unless required in order to satisfy the Purchaser Condition or the Antitrust Approval, neither BG nor the Purchaser shall be obliged to disclose to the other or any of its advisers any confidential or financial information subject to confidentiality restrictions regarding the BG Group or the Purchaser Group (as applicable), provided that the party riot disclosing such information acts reasonably in redacting any such confidential or financial information and provides such redacted material to the other party.
|
3.5
|
The Purchaser Condition may only be waived by the written agreement of BG and the Purchaser. The Condition in clause 3.1(b) may only be waived by the Purchaser.
|
3.6
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BG warrants and undertakes that all actions taken or to be taken in connection with clauses 3 and 4 and the fulfillment of the Conditions by any member of the BG Group (and, up to Closing, the Seller and Comgás) have been and will continue to be in compliance with applicable Anti-Bribery Laws.
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3.7
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The Purchaser warrants and undertakes that all actions taken or to be taken in connection with clause 3 and 4 and the fulfillment of the Conditions by any member of the Purchaser Group have been and will continue to be in compliance with applicable Anti-Bribery Laws.
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3.8
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BG and the Purchaser shall each notify the other promptly upon becoming aware that the Purchaser Condition has been fulfilled. The first Business Day on or by which the Purchaser Condition has been fulfilled (or waived in accordance with clause 3.5) is the
Unconditional Date.
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(a)
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the Unconditional Date has not occurred on or before the Longstop Date, this Agreement (other than the Surviving Provisions) shall automatically terminate; or
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(b)
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a Material Adverse Change has arisen or occurred at any time prior to Closing, the Purchaser may, by written notice to BG, terminate this Agreement (other than the Surviving Provisions).
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Upon any such termination, none of the parties (nor any of their Affiliates) shall have any claim under this Agreement of any nature whatsoever against any other party (or any of their Affiliates) except in respect of any rights and liabilities which have accrued before termination or under any of the Surviving Provisions.
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4.
REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS
4.1
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BG and the Purchaser shall, as soon as practicable after the date of this Agreement (and in any event within 15 business days in Brazil), jointly submit, the Antitrust Filing to CADE as necessary to obtain antitrust approval for the Proposed Transaction on terms reasonably satisfactory to the Purchaser (acting reasonably) (the Antitrust Approval).
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4.2 For this purpose, subject to clause 3.4, the Purchaser shall prepare, BG shall review and BG and the Purchaser shall cooperate to make the appropriate submissions, notifications and filings with CADE and they shall each: (i) provide the other and CADE with any necessary information reasonably required for the purpose of making any submissions, notifications and filings; (ii) keep the other informed of any substantive direct- or indirect communication (whether written or oral) with CADE; (iii) take into account any reasonable comments made by the other; and (iv) regularly review with the other the progress of notifications, filings or discussions.
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4.3
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Closing shall not be delayed by the failure to have obtained the Antitrust Approval by the Closing Date.
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4.4
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All third party costs and expenses associated with obtaining the Antitrust Approval shall be borne by the Purchaser save that each party shall bear all the costs of its own legal counsel and other advisers.
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4.5
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The Purchaser acknowledges that, following Closing, it shall be required to make a mandatory tender offer for certain of the voting shares of Comgás in accordance with the provisions of Section 254A of Brazilian Law 6404/76.
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5.1
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BG undertakes to the Purchaser that if, during the period from the Locked Box Date until the Closing Date, any Leakage other than Permitted Leakage has occurred or will occur, then BG shall within 5 Business Days of written demand by the Purchaser, pay to the Purchaser an amount in cash (in the same currency as the Leakage) equal to the amount of such Leakage.
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5.2
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BG shall notify the Purchaser promptly upon becoming aware of any matter, fact or circumstance which is or could reasonably be expected to constitute Leakage.
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5.3
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Neither BG nor the BG Guarantor shall be liable for any claim for breach of or in respect of this clause 5 unless BG receives written notice of such claim prior to the date that is 9 months after the Closing Date.
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6.
PRE-CLOSING UNDERTAKINGS
6.1
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Subject to clause 6.2, BG shall, and shall procure that its Affiliates and the Seller shall, take all actions within their respective power to procure that, during the period from the date of this Agreement to Closing, Comgás shall continue to carry on business in the normal course in compliance with all applicable Anti-Bribery Laws and material compliance with all other laws and regulations applicable to it and, subject thereto, in substantially the same manner as its business has been carried on before the date of this Agreement, except in each case with the prior written consent of the Purchaser. Without limitation to the generality of the foregoing, BG shall (except in each case with the prior written consent of the Purchaser):
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(i)
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the Seller continues to act as a non-operational holding company that does not undertake any trading activities; and
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(ii)
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no matters are undertaken by the Seller that would require a waiver, consent or approval from Shell under the Integral Shareholders' Agreement (save for those disclosed in the Disclosure Letter);
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(b)
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procure that no Restricted Actions are undertaken by Comgás or approved by the Seller;
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(c)
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procure that Comgás shall not terminate the employment of any Senior Employee other than for just cause or employ any additional person who would be deemed a Senior Employee or hire any additional person who would become a Senior Employee;
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(d)
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not, and shall procure that the Seller shall not, dispose of any interest in the Shares or any of them or grant any Third Party Right over the Shares or any of them;
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(e)
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not dispose of any interest in the BG Shares or any of them or grant any Third Party Right over the BG Shares or any of them;
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(f)
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not breach the terms of the Comgás Shareholders' Agreement or of the Integral Shareholders' Agreement; and
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(g)
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not agree to any amendment to the terms of the Comgás Shareholders’ Agreement or of the Integral Shareholders' Agreement.
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6.2
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Clause 6.1 shall not operate so as to restrict or prevent:
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(a)
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any matter required to be undertaken to ensure compliance with applicable law;
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(b)
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the completion or performance of any obligations undertaken pursuant to any contract or arrangement entered into by Comgás in good faith and in the ordinary course of business prior to the date of this Agreement;
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(c) any matter specifically undertaken in order to comply with:
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(i)
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the provisions, of the Concession Agreement; or
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(ii)
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applicable law or regulation or required by any stock exchange or Governmental Entity where Comgás or the Seller would be in breach of the applicable law, regulation or requirements of the stock exchange or Governmental Entity if no action was undertaken;
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(d)
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with the prior written approval of the Purchaser (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld unless it is a matter that requires the Purchaser’s consent under paragraph 1 of Schedule 6), any matter specifically contemplated by the Business and Financing Plan at the applicable time that would otherwise. be outside of the normal course of business;
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(e)
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any matter reasonably undertaken to ensure the safe operation of Comgás’ business or the health and safety of Comgás’ employees;
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(f)
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any matter specifically required to be undertaken to comply with the terms of this Agreement or another Transaction Document (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, any Capital Contribution Amounts, which shall require the prior written approval of the Purchaser (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed));
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(g)
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any matter undertaken at the written request of the Purchaser or with its prior written approval;
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(h)
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the declaration, making or payment of any cash dividend or cash distribution (including payment of dividends planned prior to the date of this Agreement and dividends and distributions in relation to which the declaration and payment of which has not been submitted at the date of this Agreement for approval by the Comgás controlling shareholders or by the Comgás board of directors or by a Comgás general shareholders’ meeting) provided that in all cases either:
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(i)
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such dividends are contemplated in the Business and Financing Plan; or
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(ii)
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the payment of such dividends or distributions are paid as a result of Comgás having additional profits available for distribution not contemplated at the time of preparation of the Business and Financing Plan and the payment of such dividends are paid in the ordinary course of
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(ii)
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business consistent with past practice and paid from excess cash flow of Comgás with no requirement for Comgás to incur any additional third party indebtedness to fund such payment; or
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(i)
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any matter undertaken by Comgás; that the Seller can reasonably demonstrate was undertaken in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and was specifically contemplated to be undertaken by, and provided for in, the Business and Financing Plan.
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6.3
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Where any matter set out in this clause 6 requires the prior written approval of the Purchaser, the Purchaser shall be deemed to have given such approval when it has not responded in writing to BG (whether it gives or withholds its approval or otherwise) within 5 Business Days of receiving written notice of the proposed matter, provided that BG has provided the Purchaser with all the relevant information that it reasonably requires to make an informed decision whether to give its prior written approval.
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6.4
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BG shall notify the Purchaser immediately of:
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(a)
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any matter, fact or circumstance which is a breach of clause 6.1; and
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(b)
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to the extent legally permitted, any action that would be in breach of clause 6.1 but for clause 6.2(c) or clause 6.2(e) applying to such action.
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6.5
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BG shall as soon as reasonably practicable disclose to the Purchaser any matter or thing which arises or of which any member of the BG Awareness Team becomes aware after entering into this Agreement but prior to Closing which is inconsistent with or a breach of any of the Integral Warranties or which will or may be a .breach of any Integral Warranty when the Integral Warranties are repeated immediately prior to Closing or which could reasonably be expected to render any of the Integral Warranties misleading immediately prior to Closing.
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6.6
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BG shall, during the period from the date of, this Agreement to Closing, use all reasonable endeavours to procure that SAP (UK) Limited assigns the SAP Licences to Comgás on or before Closing on substantially the same as the current terms (and in any event terms that do not materially increase the annual cost to Comgás for the SAP Licences). If BG is unable to procure such assignment on such terms on or before Closing, it shall (as soon as practicable after Closing and at no cost to Comgás) purchase for Comgás an equivalent number of IT software licences with substantially similar (but no less) capacity to replace the SAP Licences assigned by the BG Guarantor to Comgás.
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Board and Shareholder Meetings
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6.7
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Within one Business Day of the Unconditional Date, BG shall procure that the chairman of Comgás board of directors calls a meeting of the board of directors of Comgás to be held at Closing in accordance with the Comgás Articles for the purpose of (i) nominating, ad referendum of the shareholders of Comgás, the directors as may be informed by the Purchaser to BG prior to or on the Unconditional Date and (ii) acknowledging the resignation from the Comgás board of the directors appointed by BG.
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6.8
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Immediately after the chairman of Comgás calls a meeting of the board of directors of Comgás in accordance with clause 6.7, BG shall procure that its representative appointed in accordance with clause 10.5 of the Comgás Shareholders' Agreement calls a Preliminary Meeting to be held on the Business Day prior to Closing.
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6.9
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At the Preliminary Meeting called in accordance with clause 6.8, BG shall approve (i) the nomination of the directors indicated by the Purchaser to BG as described in clause 6.7 above; and (ii) the resignation of its directors from the board of directors of Comgás.
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6.10
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On the Closing Date, BG shall procure that the chairman of Comgás board of directors calls a meeting of the shareholders of Comgás to be held on 15 days’ notice at which the resolutions in the Agreed Form to ratify the nomination of the directors informed by the Purchaser to BG, as per clause 6.7 above, shall be put to the shareholders.
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6.11
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At the meeting of the board of directors of Comgás called in accordance with clause 6.7, BG shall procure that its appointed directors shall (i) nominate the directors,
ad referendum
of the shareholders of Comgás, indicated by the Purchaser to BG as described in clause 6.7 and (ii) resign from the board of directors of Comgás.
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7.1
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Closing shall take place at the Sao Paulo offices of BG's lawyers on the fifth Business Day after the Unconditional Date (or at such other place and time as the Purchaser and BG may agree in writing), provided that all the Conditions (other than any Condition waived in accordance with clause 3 .5) remain fulfilled at that date (the Closing Date).
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7.2
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At Closing each of BG and the Purchaser shall deliver or perform (or ensure that there is delivered or performed) all those documents, items and actions respectively listed in relation to that party or any of its Affiliates (as the case may be) in Schedule 5.
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7.3
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In the event of a breach of clause 7.2, the Purchaser (in the case of breach by BG) or BG (in the case of breach by the Purchaser), shall be entitled (in addition to and without prejudice to all other rights or remedies available to it,. including the right to claim damages) by written notice to the other, served on such date:
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(a)
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if it is a breach of paragraph 2(a), 3(a), 3(f), 3(g) or 3(h) of Part A (
BG Obligations
) of Schedule 5 or paragraph 1(a), 1(d), 1(f) or 1(g) of Part B (
Purchaser Obligations
). of Schedule 5, to terminate this Agreement (other than the Surviving Provisions) provided that BG shall not be able to exercise any: such power that it may otherwise have had if the Purchaser can reasonably demonstrate that it has arranged the electronic transmission of funds necessary to pay for the Shares;
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(b)
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to effect Closing so far as practicable having regard to the breach of clause 7.2 that has occurred; or
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(c)
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to fix a new date for Closing not being later than 5 Business Days after the date of the notice in which case the foregoing provisions of this clause 7.3 shall apply to Closing as so deferred.
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7.4
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In the event of termination pursuant to clause 7.3(a) above, none of the parties (nor any of their Affiliates) shall have any claim under this Agreement of any nature whatsoever against any other party (or any of their Affiliates) except in respect of any rights and liabilities which have accrued before termination or under any of the Surviving Provisions.
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8.
INTEGRAL WARRANTIES, BG WARRANTIES AND BG GUARANTOR WARRANTIES
8.1
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BG warrants to the Purchaser as at the date of this Agreement in the terms of the Integral Warranties and the BG Warranties. The BG Guarantor warrants to the Purchaser as at the date of this Agreement in the terms of the BG Guarantor Warranties.
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8.2
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The Integral Warranties, the BG Warranties and the BG Guarantor Warranties shall be deemed to be repeated immediately prior to Closing by reference to the facts and circumstances then subsisting as if any reference in such Integral Warranties, BG Warranties and the BG Guarantor Warranties to the date of this Agreement was a reference to the Closing Date.
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8.3
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The Integral Warranties, the BG Warranties and the BG Guarantor Warranties are given subject to the limitations set out in Schedule 3.
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8.4
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Each of the Integral Warranties, the BG Warranties and the BG Guarantor Warranties is separate and independent and is not limited by reference to any other Integral Warranties, BG Warranties or BG Guarantor Warranties.
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8.5
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None of the limitations in Schedule 3 shall apply to any liability for any Claim which arises (or to the extent that it is increased) as a consequence of fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
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8.6
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Without prejudice to any rights the Purchaser may have against BG under this Agreement, all actions performed, and all warranties and indemnities provided, by BG under this Agreement are performed and provided, respectively, by BG solely in its capacity as shareholder of the Seller and, for the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this clause 8.6 restricts or limits (i) the obligation(s), or (ii) the liability of either BG or the BG Guarantor under any term of this Agreement.
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9.
PURCHASER WARRANTIES AND UNDERTAKINGS
9.1
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The Purchaser warrants to each of BG and the BG Guarantor as at the date of this Agreement in the terms of the Purchaser Warranties and such warranties shall be deemed to be repeated immediately prior to Closing by reference to the facts and circumstances then subsisting as if any reference in such warranties to the date of this Agreement was a reference to the Closing Date.
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9.2
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The Purchaser Guarantor warrants to each of BG and the BG Guarantor as at the date of this Agreement in the terms of the Purchaser Guarantor Warranties and such warranties shall be deemed to be repeated immediately prior to Closing by reference to the facts and circumstances then subsisting as if any reference in such warranties to the date- of this Agreement was a reference to the Closing Date.
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9.3
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The Purchaser undertakes to BG that from the date of this Agreement to the Closing Date it will not take any action which would, or might reasonably be expected to, prejudice its ability to pay the amounts payable by it pursuant to this Agreement.
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10.
BG GUARANTOR GUARANTEE
10.1
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In consideration of the Purchaser entering into this Agreement, the BG Guarantor:
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(a)
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unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees to the Purchaser as a continuing obligation that BG and the Seller will comply properly and punctually with their respective obligations under this Agreement and/or each Transaction Document to which they are a party; and
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(b)
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agrees that each time BG and/or the Seller fails to make any payment within 10 Business Days of the date it is due under or pursuant to this Agreement (or any other Transaction Document to which it is a party), the BG Guarantor shall on demand (without requiring the Purchaser first to take steps against BG, the Seller or any other person) pay that amount to the Purchaser.
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10.2
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The BG Guarantor's liability under clause 10.1 shall not be discharged or impaired by:
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(a)
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any variation or assignment of this Agreement or any Transaction Document or any waiver of its or their terms;
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(b)
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any release of, or granting of time or other indulgence to BG, the Seller or any third party;
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(c)
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any winding up, dissolution, reconstruction, legal limitation, incapacity or lack of corporate power or authority or other circumstances affecting BG or the Seller (or any act taken by the Purchaser in relation to any such event); or
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(d)
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any other act, event, neglect or omission (whether or not known to BG, the Seller, the BG Guarantor or the Purchaser) which would or might (but for this clause) operate to impair or discharge the BG Guarantor's liability or afford BG, the Seller or the BG Guarantor any legal or equitable defence.
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10.3
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In consideration of the Purchaser entering into this Agreement, as a separate, additional continuing and primary obligation, the BG Guarantor undertakes to indemnify the Purchaser against any costs, losses and/or claims suffered or incurred by it as a result of a failure by BG and/or the Seller to comply properly and punctually with its obligations under this Agreement or any other Transaction Document to which it is a party.
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11.
PURCHASER GUARANTOR GUARANTEE
11.1
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In consideration of BG and the Seller entering into this Agreement, the Purchaser Guarantor:
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(a)
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unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees to each of BG and the Seller as a continuing obligation that the Purchaser will comply properly and punctually with its obligations under this Agreement and each Transaction Document (other than the Deed of Waiver and Amendment and the Deed of Adherence to the Concession Agreement) to which it is a party; and
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(b)
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agrees that each time the Purchaser fails to make any payment within 10 Business Days of the date it is due under or pursuant to this Agreement (or any other Transaction Document (other than the Deed of Waiver and Amendment and the Deed of Adherence to the Concession Agreement)
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to which it is a party), the Purchaser Guarantor shall on demand (without requiring BG or the Seller first to take steps against the Purchaser or any other person) make such payment.
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11.2
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The Purchaser Guarantor's liability under clause 11.1 shall not be discharged or impaired by:
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(a)
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any variation or assignment of this Agreement or any Transaction Document or any waiver of its or their terms;
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(b)
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any release of, or granting of time or other indulgence to the Purchaser or any third party;
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(c)
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any winding up, dissolution, reconstruction, legal limitation, incapacity or lack of corporate power or authority or other circumstances affecting the Purchaser (or any act taken by BG or the Seller in relation to any such event); or
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(d)
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any other act, event, neglect or omission (whether or not known to BG, the Seller, the Purchaser Guarantor or the Purchaser) which would or might (but for this clause) operate to impair or discharge the Purchaser Guarantor's liability or afford the Purchaser or the Purchaser Guarantor any legal or equitable defence.
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11.3
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In consideration of BG and the Seller entering into this Agreement, as a separate, additional continuing and primary obligation, the Purchaser Guarantor undertakes to indemnify BG and/or the Seller (as applicable) against any costs, losses and/or claims suffered or incurred by it as a result of a failure by the Purchaser to comply properly and punctually with its obligations under this Agreement or any other Transaction Document (other than the Deed of Waiver and Amendment and the Deed of Adherence to the Concession Agreement) to which it is a party.
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12.
CONDUCT OF PURCHASER CLAIMS
12.1
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If the Purchaser becomes aware of any claim or potential claim by a third party after the Closing Date (a Third Party Claim) which is likely to result in a General Warranty Claim being made, then:
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(a)
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as soon as reasonably practicable (and in any event within 15 Business Days of becoming so aware or, where proceedings have been commenced in respect of such Third Party Claim and a shorter time period than 15 Business Days is provided for by applicable law to respond to such Third Party Claim, within the first half of such shorter time period) it shall give notice of the Third Party Claim to BG (provided that the parties agree that failure by the Purchaser to give notice within such time shall not invalidate any Claim by the Purchaser relating to such Third Party Claim or reduce the amount recoverable by the Purchaser in respect of such Claim);
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(b)
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subject to their being paid all reasonable costs and expenses and indemnified for any liabilities, the Purchaser shall disclose to BG all material information of which the Purchaser is aware which relates to the Third Party Claim and shall procure that any other relevant member of the Purchaser Group shall, give all such material information and reasonable assistance, including access to premises and personnel, and the right to examine and copy or photograph any assets, accounts, documents and records, as BG or its Representatives may reasonably request subject to BG agreeing in such form as the Purchaser may reasonably require to keep all such information
confidential and to use it only for the purpose of investigating and defending the claim in question;
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(c)
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the Purchaser shall not (and shall ensure that each member of the Purchaser Group shall not) admit liability or make any agreement or compromise in relation to the Third Party Claim without the prior written approval of BG;
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(d)
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subject to clause 12.1(e), BG shall be entitled at its own expense and in its absolute discretion, by notice in writing to the Purchaser, to have the conduct of any proceedings, negotiations or appeals relating to the Third Party Claim (including making counterclaims or other claims against third parties with the prior written consent of the Purchaser, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) in the name of and on behalf of the Purchaser or other member of the Purchaser Group concerned;
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(e)
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if BG sends a notice to the Purchaser pursuant to clause 12.1(d):
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i)
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the Purchaser shall give, and the Purchaser shall procure that any other member of the Purchaser Group shall give, subject to the Purchaser and each member of the Purchaser Group being paid all reasonable costs and expenses and indemnified to its reasonable satisfaction for any liabilities, all such information and assistance, including reasonable access to premises and personnel and the reasonable right to examine and copy or photograph any assets, accounts, documents and records, as BG or its Representatives may reasonably request, including instructing such professional or legal advisers as BG may nominate to act on behalf of the Purchaser or other member of the Purchaser Group concerned but in accordance with BG's instructions; and
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(ii)
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BG shall keep the Purchaser reasonably informed of the status of the Third Party Claim; and
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(f)
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the Purchaser may, following any request by 'BG to have sole conduct of a Third Party Claim pursuant to clause 12.1 (d), and where the Third Party Claim is made by a Key Counterparty, notify BG that BG and the Purchaser shall have joint conduct of such Third Party Claim, following which BG and the Purchaser shall co-operate to ensure that the Third Party Claim is conducted in a timely and orderly fashion, and:
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(i)
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each party shall consult and have regard to the reasonable requests or representations of the other parties as to what action to take in relation to such Third Party Claim, and shall give all such information and assistance, including reasonable access to premises and personnel al)d; the. Reasonable right to examine and copy or photograph any assets, accounts, documents and records, as a party or its Representatives may reasonably request; and
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(ii)
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no party shall take any action that would be reasonably likely to prejudice the commercial interests of the other parties or any Affiliate thereof.
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13.1
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BG hereby undertakes to indemnify and keep indemnified and covenants to hold harmless the Purchaser and the Purchaser Guarantor against any Costs incurred by the Purchaser or Purchaser Guarantor or 60.05371% of any Costs incurred by Comgás in each case in connection with or arising out of the CVM Administrative Matters (and including all such Costs suffered or incurred in disputing, defending, investigating or providing evidence in connection with establishing its right to be indemnified pursuant to this clause).
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13.2
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Notwithstanding clause 13.1 neither the Purchaser nor the Purchaser Guarantor will be entitled to any indemnity from BG to the extent that the Costs referred to in clause 13.1 result from, directly or indirectly, the fraud, or wilful default of the Purchaser or the Purchaser Guarantor or the breach by the Purchaser or the Purchaser Guarantor of any of the undertakings and obligations given by the Purchaser under this Agreement.
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13.3
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Subject to clause 13.4, BG shall be entitled at its own expense and in its absolute discretion, by notice in writing to the Purchaser, to have the conduct of any proceedings, negotiations or appeals relating to the CVM Administrative Matters (including making counterclaims or other claims against third parties with the prior written consent of the Purchaser, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld) in the name of and on behalf of the Purchaser or other member of the Purchaser Group concerned.
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13.4
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If BG sends a notice to the Purchaser pursuant to clause 13.3:
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(a)
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the Purchaser shall, and the Purchaser shall procure that any other member of the Purchaser Group shall give, subject to the Purchaser and each member of the Purchaser Group being paid all reasonable costs and expenses and indemnified to its reasonable satisfaction for any liabilities, all such information and assistance, including reasonable access to premises and personnel and the reasonable right to examine and copy or photograph any assets, accounts, documents and records, as BG or its Representatives may reasonably request, including instructing such professional or legal advisers as BG may nominate to act on behalf of the Purchaser or other member of the Purchaser Group concerned but in accordance with BG's instructions; and
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(b)
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BG shall keep the Purchaser reasonably informed of the status of any proceedings, negotiations or appeals relating to the CVM Administrative Matters.
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The Tax Deed shall come into effect at Closing.
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15.
UNDERTAKINGS AND SELLER LIABILITY
15.1
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BG agrees with the Purchaser (for itself and as trustee for Comgás) to waive to the greatest extent permissible at law any rights or claims which it may have against Comgás or the present or former Representatives of Comgás in respect of any misrepresentation, inaccuracy or omission in or from any information or advice supplied or given by Comgás or its Representatives in connection with the giving of the General Warranties and the Fundamental Warranties, this Agreement or the Transaction Documents or the preparation of the Disclosure Letter or the Closing Disclosure Letter.
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15.2
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The Purchaser agrees to waive to the greatest extent permissible at law any rights or claims which it may have against the BG Awareness Team in respect of any misrepresentation, inaccuracy or omission in or from any information or advice supplied or given by BG or its Representatives in connection with the giving of the Integral Warranties, the BG Warranties or the BG Guarantor Warranties, this Agreement or the Transaction Documents or the preparation of the Disclosure Letter or the Closing Disclosure Letter.
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15.3
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BG agrees to waive to the greatest extent permissible at law any rights or claims which it may have against the Purchaser Deal Team in respect of any misrepresentation, inaccuracy or omission in or from any information or advice supplied or given by the Purchaser or the Purchaser Guarantor or their respective Representatives in connection with the giving of the Purchaser Warranties or the Purchaser Guarantor Warranties, this Agreement or the Transaction Documents.
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15.4
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The parties agree and acknowledge that:
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(a)
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no waiver is given by the Seller pursuant to the provisions of clause 15.1 or 15.3;
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(b)
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the Integral Warranties and BG Warranties shall be given by BG alone and not by the Seller;
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(c)
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the BG Guarantor Warranties shall be given by the BG Guarantor alone and not by the Seller;
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(d)
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the Seller shall not have any liability to the Purchaser, BG or the BG Guarantor and no party shall have any right of action, claim or recourse against the Seller in respect of or pursuant to:
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(i)
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the Integral Warranties, the BG Warranties or the BG Guarantor Warranties;
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(ii)
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the indemnity set out in clause 13 (Indemnity); or
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(iii)
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the no Leakage covenant set out in clause 5 (No Leakage Covenant).
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BG covenants with the Purchaser for itself and as trustee for Comgás that it shall not, and shall procure that no member of the BG Group shall, directly or indirectly for a period of 36 months from Closing, induce or attempt to induce any director of the Seller or Comgás (other than a director resigning at Closing) or Senior Employee to leave the employment of (or engagement with) Comgás or enter into any employment or services agreement with BG or an Affiliate of BG (otherwise than in response to a bona
fide newspaper or trade advertisement which is not expressly or implicitly directed at one or more individuals or employees of Comgás).
17.
NO RIGHTS OF RESCISSION OR TERMINATION
No party shall be entitled to rescind or terminate this Agreement in any circumstances whatsoever (whether before, at or after Closing), save as specifically contemplated in this Agreement. This shall not exclude any liability for (or remedy in respect of) fraudulent misrepresentation.
18.
INFORMATION, RECORDS AND ASSISTANCE POST CLOSING
The Purchaser shall ensure that BG and each member of the BG Group is given reasonable access at reasonable times to (and the right to take copies of) the books, accounts, tax data and all other records and information held by Comgás after Closing to the extent that they relate to the period up to Closing and access to which is reasonably required for BG or a member of the BG Group to comply with their obligations under applicable tax legislation (including the filing of tax returns) or other applicable legislation or regulation. This obligation is subject to the provisions of clause 21 (
Confidentiality
).
19.1
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Any payment to be made pursuant to this Agreement by the Purchaser (or any member of the Purchaser Group):
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(a)
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in respect of an obligation to BG shall be made to such bank account as BG may notify the Purchaser in writing five Business Days prior to the due date for such payment; and
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(b)
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in respect of an obligation to the Seller shall, unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, be made to such bank account as the Seller may notify the Purchaser in writing five Business Days prior to the due date for such payment.
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19.2
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Any payment to be made pursuant to this Agreement by BG or the BG Guarantor shall be made to the Purchaser's Bank Account.
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19.3
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Payments under clause 19.1 and 19.2 shall be in immediately available funds by electronic transfer on the due date for payment. Receipt of the amount due shall be an effective discharge of the relevant payment obligation.! Payments shall be made in Brazilian Reais unless otherwise specified in this Agreement or another Transaction Document.
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19.4
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If any sum due for payment in accordance with this Agreement is not paid on the due date for payment, the person in default shall pay Default Interest on that sum from but excluding the due date to and including the date of actual payment calculated on a daily basis.
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19.5
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All sums payable under this Agreement shall be paid free and clear of all deductions or withholdings whatsoever, save only as provided in this Agreement or as required by law.
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19.6
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If any sum paid by Purchaser or Purchaser Guarantor in respect of a Purchaser Obligation (excluding payment of Price) or by BG or BG Guarantor in respect of a BG Obligation (including any payment made under clause 5 or clause 13 of this Agreement) is brought into charge to Tax
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by any Tax authority in the hands of the recipient then, except in relation to interest, the payer shall pay such additional amount as shall be required to ensure that the total amount paid, less the Tax chargeable on such amount, is equal to the amount that would otherwise be payable.
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19.7
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To the extent that any Tax in respect of which an additional amount has been paid under clause 19.6 above results in the recipient obtaining a Relief(all reasonable endeavours having been used to obtain such Relief as soon as reasonably practical and where appropriate in priority to other Reliefs), the recipient shall pay to the payer, within ten Business Days of obtaining the benefit of the Relief, an amount equal to the lesser of the value of the Relief obtained and the additional sum paid under clause 19.6.
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19.8
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In determining the amount payable in respect of any Purchaser Obligation or BG Obligation (other than, for the avoidance of doubt, amounts payable under the Tax Deed) account shall be taken of any Relief or other benefit available to the recipient or any Affiliate of the recipient (including, in the case of payments to the Purchaser, Comgás) in respect of the matter giving rise to the payment, insofar as not taken into account pursuant to clause 19.7 above.
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19.9
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Any sum payable under this Agreement is exclusive of any applicable VAT, which shall be paid in addition or, to the extent of any irrecoverable VAT required to be accounted for under the reverse charge mechanism, deducted from the sum payable.
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20.1
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Save for the Announcements (and any announcement that is consistent in all material respects with the Announcements or any other announcement made in accordance with this clause 20), no party (nor any of their respective Affiliates) shall make any announcement or issue any circular in connection with the Proposed Transaction or the existence or subject matter of this Agreement (or any other Transaction Document) without the prior written approval of the Purchaser (if the party wishing to announce or issue is the Seller, BG, the BG Guarantor or any of BG's Affiliates) or BG (if the party wishing to announce or issue is the Purchaser, the Purchaser Guarantor or any of the Purchaser’s Affiliates), such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
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20.2
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The restriction in clause 20.1 shall not apply if and to the extent that the announcement or circular is required by applicable, law or by· any stock exchange or governmental, regulatory or supervisory body or authority of competent jurisdiction. If this exception applies, the party making the announcement or issuing the circular shall use its reasonable efforts to consult (if practicable in the circumstances) with the Purchaser (if the party wishing to announce or issue is the Seller, BG,. the BG Guarantor or any of BG's Affiliates) or BG (if the party wishing to announce or issue is the Purchaser, the Purchaser Guarantor or any of the Purchaser’s Affiliates) in advance ~s to its form, content and timing.
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21.1
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For the purposes of this clause 21,
Confidential Information
means:
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(a)
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(in relation to the obligations of the Purchaser) any information received or held by the Purchaser (or any of its Representatives) in connection with the entry into this Agreement relating to the BG
Group or, prior to Closing, the Seller or Comgás (howsoever and whensoever obtained or received in relation to the Proposed Transaction); or
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(b)
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(in relation to the obligations of the Seller, BG and the BG Guarantor) the Comgás Confidential Information and any information received or held by BG (or any of its Representatives) in connection with the entry into this Agreement relating to the Purchaser Group or, after Closing, Comgás (howsoever and whensoever obtained or received in relation to the Proposed Transaction); and
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(c)
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(in relation to the obligations of the Purchaser, the Seller, BG and the BG Guarantor) any information relating to the provisions of, and negotiations leading to, this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents,
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and includes written information and information transferred or obtained orally, visually, electronically or by any other means.
21.2
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Each party shall (and shall ensure that each of its Representatives shall) maintain Confidential Information in confidence and not disclose Confidential Information to any person except (i) as this clause 21 permits or (ii) (if the disclosing party is the Seller, BG or the BG or any of their respective Representatives) as the Purchaser approves in writing or (if the disclosing party is the Purchaser or any of its Representatives) as BG approves in writing.
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21.3
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Clause 21.2 shall not prevent disclosure by a party or its Representatives to the extent
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(a)
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disclosure is required by law or by any stock exchange or any regulatory, governmental or antitrust body (including any tax authority) having applicable jurisdiction (provided, that the disclosing party shall (except in relation to disclosure to a tax authority and to the extent practicable in the circumstances) consult with the Purchaser (if the disclosing party is the Seller, BG, the BG Guarantor or any of their respective Representatives) or BG (if the disclosing party is the Purchaser or any of its Representatives) in advance as to the form, content and timing of the disclosure);
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(b)
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disclosure is of Confidential Information which was lawfully in the possession of that party or any of its Representatives (in either case as evidenced by written records) without any obligation of secrecy prior to its being received or held;
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(c)
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disclosure is of Confidential Information which has previously become publicly available other than through that party's fault or that of its Representatives);
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(d)
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disclosure is required for the purpose of any judicial or arbitral proceedings arising out of this Agreement (or any other Transaction Document).
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21.4
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Each party undertakes that it (and its Affiliates) shall only disclose Confidential Information to Representatives if it is reasonably required for purposes connected with the Proposed Transaction and only if the Representatives are informed of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information.
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21.5
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Each party agrees that it (and its Affiliates and Representatives) shall not use Confidential Information for any purpose other than in relation to the proper performance of its obligations and exercise of its rights under this Agreement (or any other Transaction Document) or in connection with the business of Comgás (by (i) the BG Group prior to Closing, (ii) the Purchaser after Closing, and (iii) the Seller prior to or after Closing whilst it holds shares in Comgás).
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21.6
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If this Agreement terminates, the Purchaser shall as soon as practicable on request by BG or the BG Guarantor:
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(a)
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return to BG or destroy all written documents and other materials relating to BG, the BG Guarantor, the Seller or Comgás or this Agreement (including any Confidential Information) received from BG or its Representatives in connection with the entry into this Agreement and in the possession of the Purchaser (or its Representatives) without keeping any copies thereof;
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(b)
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destroy (and procure that its Representatives destroy) all information or other documents derived from such Confidential Information referred to in (a) above; and
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(c)
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so far as it is practicable to do so, expunge such Confidential Information referred to in (a) above from any computer, word processor or other device, save to the extent:
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(i)
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that the information relates to information disclosed or permitted to be disclosed under clause 21.3 or information to which clause 21.3 applies; or
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(ii)
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required to comply with applicable laws, regulations or professional rules, and the Purchaser shall confirm to BG and the BG Guarantor in writing (signed by a duly authorised representative of the Purchaser) that the Purchaser has complied in full with its obligations under this clause 21.6.
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21.7
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Without affecting any other rights or remedies that each party may have, each party acknowledges that another party may be irreparably harmed by any breach of the terms of this clause 21 and that damages alone may not necessarily be an adequate remedy. Accordingly, each party may be entitled to seek, to the extent permitted by law, the remedies of injunction, specific performance and other equitable relief, or any combination of these remedies, for any threatened or actual breach of its terms.
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22.1
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Except as provided in this clause 22 or unless BG, the BG Guarantor, the Purchaser and the Purchaser Guarantor specifically agree in writing, no person shall assign, transfer, charge or otherwise deal with all or any of its rights under this Agreement nor grant, declare, create or dispose of any right or interest in it. Any purported assignment in contravention of this clause 22 shall be void.
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22.2
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If an assignment is made in accordance with this clause 22, the liabilities of the parties under this Agreement shall be no greater than such liabilities would have been if the assignment had not occurred.
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23.1
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Each of BG, the Seller and the Purchaser shall and shall procure that their Affiliates shall, upon being requested by another party, execute (or procure the execution of) such further-documents as may be required by law or be reasonably required by another party to implement and give effect to this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents.
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23.2
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Each of BG and the Purchaser shall procure that its Affiliates comply with all obligations under this Agreement which are expressed to apply to any such Affiliates (save, in the case of BG, for the obligations under this Agreement which are expressed to apply to the BG Guarantor or, in the case of the Purchaser, for the obligations under this Agreement which are expressed to apply to the Purchaser Guarantor).
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24.1
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Subject to clause 24.2 and except as otherwise provided in this Agreement (or any other Transaction Document), the parties shall each be responsible for their own costs, charges and other expenses (including those of its Affiliates) incurred in connection with the Proposed Transaction.
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24.2
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The Purchaser or its Affiliates shall bear all !OF taxes in relation to the Price, all notarisation fees or other documentary transfer or transaction duties, and any other transfer or remittance taxes including in each case any related interest or penalties arising as a result of this Agreement or of any of the other Transaction Documents (other than the Deed of Waiver and Amendment and the Deed of Adherence to the Concession Agreement).
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25.1
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Any notice in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing in English and delivered by hand, fax, pdf attachment to email, registered post or courier using an internationally recognised courier company to the address, fax number or email address (and marked for the attention of the person) specified in clause 25.2 in relation to each party. A notice shall be effective upon receipt and shall be deemed to have been received (i) at the time of delivery, if delivered by hand, registered post or courier or (ii) at the time of transmission if delivered by fax or email provided that in either case, where delivery occurs outside Working Hours, notice shall be deemed to have been received at the start of Working Hours on the next following Business Day.
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25.2
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The addresses, fax numbers and email addresses of the parties for the purpose of clause 25.1 are:
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Address:
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c/o 100 Thames Valley Park Drive
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Email:
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vinter@bg-group.com
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For the attention of:
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The General Counsel
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For the attention of:
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General Attorney
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Email:
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sylvia.figueiredo@shell.com
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For the attention of:
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Sylvia Figueiredo Sacco
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Address:
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c/o 100 Thames Valley Park Drive
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Email:
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vinter@bg-group.com
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For the attention of:
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The General Counsel
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Address:
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c/o 100 Thames Valley Park Drive
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Email:
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vinter@bg-group.com
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For the attention of:
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The General Counsel
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Address:
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Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, 1327, 4° andar, sala 01,
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CEP 04543-011, S
ã
o Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Email:
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juridico@cosan.com.br
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For the attention of:
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Diretor Presidente and Diretor Jurídico
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Address:
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Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, 1327, 4° andar, sala 01,
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CEP 04543-011, S
ã
o Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Email:
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juridico@cosan.com.br
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For the attention of:
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Diretor Presidente and Diretor Jurídico
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25.3
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Each party undertakes to notify the other parties by notice served in accordance with this clause 25 if the address, fax number, email address and/or person specified in clause 25.2 is no longer the appropriate address, fax number, email address and/or person for the services of notices.
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This Agreement and the other Transaction Documents together set out the whole agreement between the parties in respect of the Proposed Transaction and supersede any prior agreement (whether oral or written) relating to the Proposed Transaction. It is agreed that:
(a)
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no party shall have any claim or remedy in respect of any statement, representation, warranty or undertaking made by or on behalf of another party (or any of its Connected Persons) in relation to the Proposed Transaction which is not expressly set out in this Agreement or any other Transaction Document;
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(b)
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any terms or conditions implied by law in any jurisdiction in relation to the Proposed Transaction are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law or, if incapable of exclusion, any right, or remedies in relation to them are irrevocably waived;
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(c)
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the only right or remedy of a party in relation to any provision of this Agreement or any other Transaction Document shall be for breach of this Agreement or the relevant Transaction Document; and
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(d)
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except for any liability in respect of a breach . of this Agreement or any other Transaction Document, no party (or any of its Connected Persons) shall owe any duty of care or have any liability in tort or otherwise to another party (or its respective Connected Persons) in relation to the Proposed Transaction,
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provided that this clause shall not exclude any liability for (or remedy in respect of) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation. Each party agrees to the terms of this clause 26 on its own behalf and as agent for each of its Connected Persons. For the purpose of this clause, Connected Persons means (in relation to a party) the officers, employees, agents and advisers of that party or any of its Affiliates.
27.
WAIVERS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES
27.1
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Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, no failure or delay by any party in exercising any right or remedy relating to this Agreement or any of the Transaction Documents shall affect or operate as a waiver or variation of that right or remedy or preclude its exercise at any subsequent time.
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27.2
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No single or partial exercise of any such right or remedy shall preclude any further exercise of it or the exercise of any other remedy.
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27.3
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A party may exercise a right or remedy or give or refuse its consent in any way it considers appropriate (including by imposing conditions), unless this Agreement expressly states otherwise.
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27.4
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By giving its approval or consent a party does not make or give any warranty or representation as to any circumstance relating to the subject matter of the consent or approval.
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27.5
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The rights and remedies of a party under this Agreement may be exercised even if this involves a conflict of duty or a party has a personal interest in their exercise.
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27.6
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Rights given to a party under this Agreement and liabilities of a party under it are not affected by anything which might otherwise affect it by applicable law.
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This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, and by each party on separate counterparts. Each counterpart is an original, but all counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument. Delivery of a counterpart of this Agreement by e-mail attachment or telecopy shall be an effective mode of delivery.
No amendment of this Agreement shall be valid unless it is in writing and duly executed by or on behalf of all of the parties to it.
Each of the provisions of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents is severable. If any such provision is held to be or becomes invalid of unenforceable in any respect under the law of any jurisdiction, it shall have no effect in that respect and the parties shall use all reasonable efforts to replace it in that respect with a valid and enforceable substitute provision the effect of which is as close to its intended effect as possible.
31.
THIRD PARTY ENFORCEMENT RIGHTS
31.1
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The Connected Persons specified in clause 26 (Whole Agreement) shall have the right to enforce the relevant terms of that clause by reason of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999. The individuals referred to in clause 15.2 and 15.3 shall have the right to enforce clause 15.2 and 15.3 respectively under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999. These rights are subject to (i) the rights of the parties to amend or vary this Agreement without the consent of any Connected Person or any such individual and (ii) the other terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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31.2
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Except as provided in clause 31.1, a person who is not a party to this Agreement shall have no right under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any of its terms.
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32.
GOVERNING LAW AND ARBITRATION
32.1
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This Agreement and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be governed by, and interpreted in accordance with, English law.
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32.2
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Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity or termination (Dispute), shall be referred to and finally resolved by binding arbitration under the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (the ICC Rules), which Rules are deemed to be incorporated by reference into this clause.
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32.3
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There shall be three arbitrators. Where there are only two parties to a Dispute, one arbitrator shall be nominated by each of those parties for confirmation by the ICC Court in accordance with the ICC Rules. Where there are more than two parties to a Dispute, whether as Claimant or as Respondent, the multiple Claimants, jointly, and the multiple Respondents, jointly, shall nominate an arbitrator for confirmation by the ICC Court in accordance with the ICC Rules (Joint Nominations). The third arbitrator, who shall act as the chairman of the tribunal, shall be nominated by agreement of the two party-appointed arbitrators within 14 days of the confirmation of the appointment of the second arbitrator, or in default of such agreement, shall be appointed by the ICC Court.
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32.4
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In the absence of Joint Nominations under clause 32.3 and where all parties are unable to agree to a method for the constitution of the arbitral tribunal, the ICC Court may appoint each member of the arbitral tribunal pursuant to Article 12(8) of the ICC Rules.
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32.5
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The seat, or legal place, of arbitration shall be Geneva, Switzerland. The tribunal may, after consultation with the parties, conduct hearings and meetings at any location it considers appropriate, including London, England.
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32.6
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The language to be used in the arbitral proceedings shall be English.
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32.7
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The award shall be final and binding on the parties and may be entered and enforced in any court having jurisdiction.
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32.8
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In the event that recourse is needed to the English courts in relation to any arbitral proceedings contemplated by this clause 32, the Purchaser shall at all times maintain an agent for service of process. Such agent shall be Law Debenture currently of 5
th
Floor, 100 Wood Street, London EC2V 7EX and any claim form, judgment or other notice of legal process shall be sufficiently served on the Purchaser if delivered to such agent at its address for the time being. The Purchaser irrevocably undertakes not to revoke the authority of this agent and if, for any reason, BG requests the Purchaser to do so it shall promptly appoint another such agent with au address in England and advise BG. If, following such a request, the Purchaser fails to appoint another agent, BG shall be entitled to appoint one on behalf of the Purchaser at the Purchaser's expense.
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32.9
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In the event that recourse is needed to the English courts in relation to any arbitral proceedings contemplated by this clause 32, BG shall at all times maintain an agent for service of process. Such agent shall be BG International Limited currently of Thames Valley Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1PT and any claim form, judgment or other notice of legal process shall be sufficiently served on BG if delivered to such agent at its address for the time being. BG irrevocably undertakes not to revoke the authority of this agent and if, for any reason, the Purchaser requests BG to do so it shall promptly appoint another such agent with an address in England and advise the Purchaser. If, following such a request, BG fails to appoint another agent, the Purchaser shall be entitled to appoint one on behalf of BG at BG’s expense.
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32.10
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In the event that recourse is needed to the English courts in relation to any arbitral proceedings contemplated by this clause 32, the Seller shall at all times maintain an agent for service of process. Such agent shall be BG International Limited currently of Thames Valley Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1PT prior to Closing and Shell International Limited currently of Shell Centre, London SE1 7NA after Closing and any claim form, judgment or other notice of legal process shall be sufficiently served on the Seller if delivered to such agent at its address for the time being. The Seller irrevocably undertakes not to revoke the authority of this agent and if, for any reason, the Purchaser requests the Seller to do so it shall promptly appoint another such agent with an address in England and advise the Purchaser. If, following such a request, the Seller fails to appoint another agent, the Purchaser shall be entitled to appoint one on behalf of the Seller at the Seller's expense.
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32.11
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In the event that recourse is needed to the English courts in relation to any arbitral proceedings contemplated by this clause 32, the Purchaser Guarantor shall at all times maintain an agent for service of process. Such agent shall be Law Debenture currently of 5
th
Floor, 100 Wood Street, London EC2V 7EX and any claim form, judgment or other notice of legal process shall be sufficiently served on the Seller if delivered to such agent at its address for the time being. The Purchaser Guarantor irrevocably undertakes not to revoke the authority of this agent and if, for any reason, BG requests the Purchaser Guarantor to do so it shall promptly appoint another such agent with an address in England and advise BG. If, following such a request, the Purchaser Guarantor fails to appoint another agent, BG shall be entitled to appoint one on behalf of the Purchaser Guarantor at the Purchaser Guarantor’s expense.
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SCHEDULE 1
DETAILS OF COMGÁS
1.
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Name:
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Companhia de Gás de São Paulo - COMGÁS
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2.
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Date of Incorporation:
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28 August 1872
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3.
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Place of Incorporation:
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São Paulo-SP, Brazil
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4.
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Type of Company:
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Publicly-Held Company (Category A)
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5.
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Registered Number:
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01563-6 (Código CVM)
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6.
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Registered Office:
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Rua das Olimpíadas, 205, 10th floor. São Paulo-SP, Brazil.
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7.
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Directors:
(Conselho de Administração)
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Nelson Luiz Costa Silva
Luis Augusto Domenech
Alexandre Cerqueira da Silva
Fernando Fleury Salek
André Lopes de Araújo
Roberto Schloesser Junior
Fernando José Ferreira da Mouta
Sérgio Fialdini Neto
Jurandilson Carvalho Fernandes
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8.
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Officers:
(Diretoria)
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Luis Augusto Domenech
Carlos Eduardo Freitas Bréscia
José Carlos Broisler Oliver
Leonardo Serra Netto Lerner
Marcus Vinicius Vaz Bonini
Roberto Collares Lage
Sérgio Luiz da Silva
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9.
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Authorized Capital
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R$671,672,500.00
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10.
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Issued Capital:
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R$636,984,619.26
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11.
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Registered Shareholders: (shareholders holding more than 5% of any class of shares)
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Integral Investments B.V.
Shell Brazil Holding B.V.
MCAP Poland Fundo de Investimento em Ações Taef Fund, LLC
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12.
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Accounting Reference Date:
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31 December
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13.
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Auditors:
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Pricewaterhousecoopers Auditores Independentes
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14.
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Total shares held by Integral Investments B.V.:
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82,520,512 voting shares and 3,649,056 preferred shares
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SCHEDULE 2
INTEGRAL WARRANTIES, BG WARRANTIES AND BG GUARANTOR
WARRANTIES
Part A: Integral Warranties
1. AUTHORISATIONS, VALID OBLIGATIONS, FILINGS AND CONSENTS.
1.1
Incorporation
. The Seller is validly incorporated, in existence and duly registered under the laws of The Netherlands. The Seller has full power to conduct its business as conducted at the date of this Agreement.
1.2
Corporate authorisations
. The Seller has obtained all corporate authorisations and (other than to the extent relevant to the Conditions or .the Antitrust Approval) all other governmental, statutory, regulatory or other consents, licenses or authorisations required to empower it to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which it is a party where failure to obtain them would materially and adversely affect its ability to enter into or perform its obligations under this Agreement and/or any other Transaction Document to which it is a party.
1.3
No breach of constitution or law
. Entry into and performance by the Seller of this Agreement and/or any other Transaction Document to which it is a party will not (i) breach any provision of its memorandum and articles of association, by-laws or equivalent constitutional documents (ii) breach any contractual obligation binding on the Seller or (iii) (subject to fulfillment of the Conditions and, to the extent applicable, the Antitrust Approval) result in a breach of any laws or regulations in its jurisdiction of incorporation or of any order, decree or judgment of any court or any governmental or regulatory authority, where (in either case) any such breach would materially and adversely affect its ability to enter into or perform its obligations under this Agreement and/or any other Transaction Document to which it is a party.
1.4
Valid obligations
. This Agreement and each Transaction Document to which it is a party constitutes or will, when executed, constitute legally valid and binding obligations on the Seller.
1.5
Insolvency etc
. The Seller is not insolvent or bankrupt under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, unable to pay its debts as they fall due and has not proposed or is not liable to any arrangement (whether by court process or otherwise) under which its creditors (or any group of them) would receive less than the amounts due to them. There are no proceedings in relation to any compromise or arrangement with creditors or any winding up, bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings concerning the Seller and no events have occurred which would justify such proceedings. No steps have been taken to enforce any security over any assets of the Seller and no event has occurred to give the right to enforce such security.
1.6
Orders etc
. The Seller is not subject to any order, judgment, direction, investigation or other proceedings by any Governmental Entity which will, or are likely to, prevent or delay the fulfillment of any of the Conditions.
2. COMGÁS
2.1
Valid incorporation
. Comgás is validly incorporated, in existence and duly registered under the laws of Brazil. Comgás has full power (including under its memorandum or articles of association, by-laws or equivalent constitutional documents) to conduct its business as conducted at the date of this Agreement.
2.2
Insolvency
. Comgás is not insolvent or bankrupt under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, unable to pay its debts as they fall due and has not proposed or is not liable to any arrangement (whether by court process or otherwise) under which its creditors (or any group of them) would receive less than the amounts due to them. There are no proceedings in relation to any compromise or arrangement with creditors or any winding up, bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings concerning Comgás and no events have occurred which would justify such proceedings. No steps have been taken to enforce any security over any assets of Comgás and no event has occurred to give the right to enforce such security.
2.3
Data Room items
. The Data Room contains complete and accurate copies of:
(a) the Integral Shareholders’ Agreement;
(b) the Comgás Shareholders’ Agreement;
(c) the Comgás Articles; and
(d)
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the Comgás Accounts for the financial years ended 31 December 2011, 31 December 2010 and 31 December 2009.
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2.4
Shareholders’ agreements
.
(a)
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Each of the Integral Shareholders’ Agreement and the Comgás Shareholders’ Agreement are in full force and effect. Neither BG nor the Seller is in material default under the Comgás Shareholders’ Agreement.
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(b)
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Neither BG nor the Seller has received written notice in the 24 months prior to the date of this Agreement that it is in material default under either the Integral Shareholders’ Agreement or the Comgás Shareholders’ Agreement and BG is not aware that any other party to the Integral Shareholders’ Agreement or the Comgás Shareholders’ Agreement is or has been in the 24 months prior to the date of this Agreement in material default under either the Integral Shareholders’ Agreement or the Comgás Shareholders’ Agreement.
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2.5
Shares
.
(a)
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All the Shares have been validly issued, are fully paid or properly credited as fully paid and (i) the Seller is the sole legal and beneficial owner of the Shares free from all Third Party Rights (other than any Third Party Rights arising under the Concession Agreement, the Comgás Shareholders’ Agreement or the Comgás Articles) and (ii) (subject only to any Third Party Rights arising under the Concession Agreement, the Comgás Shareholders’ Agreement or the Comgás Articles) BG is entitled to procure the transfer of the Shares with Full Title Guarantee and free from Third Party Rights on the terms of this Agreement, provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Shares shall be transferred to the Purchaser on Closing with Full Title Guarantee and free from all Third Party Rights.
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(b)
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The Seller will be at Closing the sole legal and beneficial owner of the Shares free from all Third Party Rights and BG will be at Closing entitled to procure the transfer of the Shares with Full Title Guarantee and free from all Third Party Rights on the terms of this Agreement.
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(c)
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There is no agreement or commitment by the Seller or BG to give or create any Third Party Right on or over the Shares and neither BG nor the Seller has received written notice from any person of a claim to be entitled to any right over or affecting the Shares.
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(d)
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Neither BG nor the Seller has entered into, and BG is not aware of, any agreement (other than the Pre-Emptive Right Agreement) whereby any person has the right (whether exercisable now or in the future and whether contingent or not) to call for the issue, allotment or transfer of any share or loan capital of Comgás under any option or other agreement or otherwise howsoever.
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(e)
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All the BG Shares have been validly issued, are fully paid or properly credited as fully paid and (i) BG is the sole legal and beneficial owner of the BG Shares free from all Third Party Rights (other than any third Party Rights arising under the Concession Agreement, the Comgás Shareholders’ Agreement or the Comgás Articles) and (ii) (subject only to any Third Party Rights arising under the Concession Agreement, the Comgás Shareholders’ Agreement or the Comgás Articles) BG is entitled to transfer of the BG Shares with Full Title Guarantee and free from Third Party Rights on the terms of this Agreement, provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing, the BG Shares shall be transferred to the Purchaser on Closing with Full Title Guarantee and free from all Third Party Rights.
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(f)
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BG will be at Closing the sole legal and beneficial owner of the BG Shares free from all Third Party Rights and BG will be at Closing entitled to transfer the BG Shares with Full Title Guarantee and free from all Third Party Rights on the terms of this Agreement.
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(g)
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There is no agreement or commitment by the Seller or BG to give or create any Third Party Right on or over the BG Shares and neither BG nor the Seller has received written notice from any person of a claim to be entitled to any right over or affecting the BG Shares.
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(h)
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BG and the Seller’s respective interests in Comgás are fully and correctly reflected in the Foreign Investment registration with the Brazilian Central Bank.
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2.6
Corporate information
.
(a)
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The information on Comgás in Schedule 1 is accurate in all material respects.
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(b)
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Comgás has no subsidiary undertakings and has not had any subsidiary undertakings.
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2.7
Last Comgás Accounts
. The Last Comgás Accounts:
(a)
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give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of Comgás and its assets and liabilities as at 31 December 2011 and of the results thereof for the financial year ended on 31 December 2011 and would give such a true and fair view taking into account any liabilities of Comgás not known to its directors at the date of the approval of the Last Comgás Accounts; and
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(b)
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have been properly prepared in accordance with applicable law and International Financial Reporting Standards in force as at 31 December 2011 as applicable to a company incorporated in Brazil with shares publicly traded on a basis consistent with that adopted in preparing the audited accounts for and during the previous two financial periods for Comgás (subject to any changes in law or applicable accounting standards during the applicable time).
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2.8
Events since 31 December 2011
. Since 31 December 2011, Comgás has not:
(a)
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entered into any contract which (i) cannot be terminated on less than 12 month’s notice (excluding any customer contracts with a value below US$30 million); or (ii) involved or may involve any revenue, expenditure or payments in excess of US$30 million;
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(b)
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conducted its business outside the ordinary course or in a manner inconsistent with past practice;
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(c)
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assumed or incurred any liabilities in excess of US$20 million (including contingent liabilities) otherwise than in the ordinary course of carrying on its business consistent with past practice;
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(d)
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acquired or disposed of or agreed to acquire or dispose of any business or any material asset with a value in excess of US$20 million;
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(e)
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released any debtor on terms that he pays less than the book value of any debt in excess of US$20 million (subject to settlement discounts on the usual terms which have been disclosed to the Purchaser);
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(f)
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resolved to change its name or to alter its articles of association, by laws or other constitutional documents;
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(g)
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allotted or issued or agreed to allot or issue any shares or any securities or granted or agreed to grant any right which confers on the holder any right to acquire any shares or other securities;
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(h)
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declared, paid or made any dividend or other distribution;
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(i)
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repaid, redeemed or purchased any of its share capital or loan capital or agreed to do so;
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(j)
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reduced its share capital;
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(k) resolved to be voluntarily wound up;
(1)
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made, or agreed to make, any material change (including any change by the incorporation, acquisition or disposal of a subsidiary or a business or material assets in any case for a consideration representing open market value) in the nature or extent of its business;
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(m)
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created or agreed to create any Third Party Right over any assets of Comgás in excess of US$20 million in favor or any third party;
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(n)
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appointed new auditors;
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(o)
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made any change in its accounting reference period;
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(p)
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made any material change in its accounting policies or practices. nor any revaluation of its property or assets; or
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(q)
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carried out any matter set out in Part I of Exhibit 3 to the Comgás Shareholders’ Agreement or any matter set out in paragraphs 1(a), 1(b) or 1(c) of Schedule 6.
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2.9
Indebtedness and Guarantees
(a)
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Except as disclosed in the Disclosure Letter, Comgás does not have outstanding any borrowings, hedges, overdrafts, loan stocks, bonds, debentures, notes or other liabilities owed to any banking, finance, lending or similar institution nor does it have outstanding any other indebtedness or loans
to third parties which have arisen otherwise than trading debts incurred in the normal course of business.
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(b)
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In relation to any agreement, trust deed, instrument or arrangement under which amounts disclosed under paragraph 2.9(a) are outstanding:
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(i)
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there has not been any material contravention of or non-compliance with any of its terms by Comgás and as far as BG is aware, no event of default, refinancing event, credit event, default or acceleration of indebtedness has occurred thereunder;
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(ii)
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as far as BG is aware, no steps for the enforcement of any Third Party Right have been taken or threatened;
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(iii)
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it is not dependent on the guarantee of, or on any security provided by, a third party; and
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(iv)
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it is not terminable or subject to any prepayment by reason of the sale of the Shares.
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(c)
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Save for (i) any amounts (not exceeding R$600,000 in aggregate) owing under the Commercial Services Agreement and (ii) the amount of US$834,000 owing in connection with the SAP Licenses, there is no outstanding indebtedness of any account whatsoever owing by Comgás to the Seller or any member of the BG Group or by the Seller or any member of the BG Group to Comgás.
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(d)
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There is no agreement or obligation to provide and there is not outstanding any guarantee given by Comgás for the benefit of any third party (including the Seller or any member of the BG Group) in respect of an obligation owed by a third party (including the Seller or a member of the BG Group).
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(e)
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Neither BG nor any member of the BG Group has entered into any guarantees or indemnities in respect of obligations of Comgás.
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(a)
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Comgás is not a party to any industry agreement which involved or may involve any revenue, expenditure or payments in excess of R$223 million or any material contract (or other contract which is otherwise of operational or strategic importance to it) other than an industry agreement which involved or may involve any revenue, expenditure or payments in excess of R$30 million or which:
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(i)
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is not in the ordinary course of its business consistent with past practice; or
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(ii)
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is not on arm’s length terms; or
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(iii)
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(excluding all normal standard industry agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and any customer contracts with a value below R$30 million) is of a long term nature (that is, unlikely to have been fully performed in accordance with its terms more than 12 months after the date it was entered into or undertaken, or incapable of termination by it on 12 months’ notice or less without compensation),
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each of these being
material contracts
for the purposes of this paragraph 2.10.
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(b)
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As far as BG is aware, neither Comgás nor any other party to any material contract is currently in breach of or in default in any material respect under, or has improperly terminated, revoked or accelerated, any material contract, and, as far as BG is aware, there exists no condition or event which, after notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute any such breach, default, termination, revocation or acceleration.
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(c)
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As far as BG is aware, the transfer of Shares on the terms of this Agreement will not:
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(i)
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constitute a default, or trigger any mandatory payments, under any provision of a material contract;
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(ii)
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relieve any counterpart from a material obligation under a material contract or enable such counterpart to terminate its rights or obligations under a material contract or result in the loss of a material benefit under or require any consent under any material contract; or
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(iii)
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result in the creation or imposition of any Third Party Right of any nature on any of the material property or material assets of Comgás.
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(d)
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Each of the Concession Agreement and the Gas Supply Agreements (the
Key Contracts
) are in full force and effect. Neither BG nor the Seller has received written notice in the 24 months prior to the date of this Agreement that it is in default under either such agreements and BG is not aware that any other party to such agreements is or has been in the 24 months prior to the date of this Agreement in default under such agreements.
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2.11
Assets
(a)
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At the Locked Box Date, all the assets included in the Last Comgás Accounts were owned by Comgás.
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(b)
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As far as BG is aware, other than in the ordinary course of trading consistent with past practice, none of the material property or material assets of Comgás (other than the Properties) is subject to any Third Party Rights.
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(c)
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As far as BG is aware, the property, rights and assets owned, leased or licensed by Comgás comprise all the property, rights and assets reasonably necessary for the carrying on of the business of Comgás to the extent to which it is conducted as at the date of this Agreement.
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(d)
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As far as BG is aware, the machinery and plant of Comgás that is material to Comgás taken as a whole is in reasonably satisfactory working order and in a reasonable state of repair (subject to fair wear and tear).
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2.12
Real Estate
(a)
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The Properties are all the properties owned, controlled, used or occupied by Comgás.
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(b)
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As far as BG is aware, Comgás has performed and observed all other material obligations under all covenants and conditions affecting any of the Properties.
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(c)
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BG has not received written notice of nor is it aware of any material dispute, claims, demands, actions, notices or complaints relating to any of the Properties.
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2.13
Environmental Matters
(a)
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As far as BG is aware, Comgás is complying, and has materially complied with, all applicable Environmental Laws and with the terms and conditions of all Environmental Licenses.
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(b)
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As far as BG is aware, Comgás has not in the 24 months prior to the date of this Agreement received any notice, claim, complaint or other written communication which claims or alleges that Comgás is in material violation of or liable under any Environmental Law or Environmental License.
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(c)
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All material environmental and health and safety audits, assessment, reports and other reviews in possession or control of the Seller or Comgás relating to Comgás or any of Relevant Properties have been disclosed in section 1.8.4 of the Data Room.
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2.14
Intellectual Property / IT
(a)
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As far as BG is aware, no activities of Comgás infringe or are reasonably likely to infringe any Intellectual Property Rights owned by any third party and no claim has been made or, to BG’s knowledge, threatened in writing against any Comgás in respect of such infringement.
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(b)
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As far as BG is aware, no person is infringing any Intellectual Property Rights owned by Comgás.
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(c)
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As far as BG is aware, Comgás owns or is licensed to use all Intellectual Property Rights necessary for the operation of the business of Comgás as carried on at the date of this Agreement and such Intellectual Property Rights will not be adversely affected by reason of the Proposed Transaction.
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(d)
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As far as BG is aware, the Information Technology systems owned by or licensed to Comgás comprise all material computer hardware and software systems used in the operation of the business of Comgás as carried on at the date of this Agreement and such Information Technology systems will not be adversely affected by reason of the Proposed Transaction.
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(e)
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As far as BG is aware, Comgás is not in material breach of any material agreement relating to Information Technology.
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2.15
Employment Matters
(a)
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As far as BG is aware, Comgás has complied with its statutory and contractual obligations in all material respects to its employees and former employees.
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(b)
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Comgás does not have any undischarged liability to pay compensation for loss of office or employment or otherwise to present or former employees in excess of, in aggregate, US$10 million.
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(c)
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There is no term of employment for any employee of Comgás which provides that a change in control of Comgás entitles the employee to treat the change of control as amounting to a breach of his / her contract or entitling him to any payment, additional period of notice or other benefit whatsoever, or entitling him to treat himself as redundant or otherwise dismissed or released from any obligation.
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(d)
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Since 31 December 2011, no material change has been made in the rate of the emoluments of any employee of Comgás which would increase the total aggregate remuneration payable to all employees by more than 10% (other than in accordance with past practice or any collective bargaining agreements).
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(e)
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Comgás is not proposing to introduce any new (i) share incentive, share option, or other share incentive arrangement, or (ii) material bonus or other incentive scheme for any employee of Comgás.
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(f)
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As far as BG is aware, the aggregate amount of all amounts claim.in relation to existing or threatened (in writing) applications to any employment tribunal or court or any pending appeal from any such tribunal or court, made by an employee or former employee in relation to their employment or former employment by or with Comgás, is less than US$10 million.
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(g)
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There is not, and during the 18 months prior to the date of this Agreement there has not been, any industrial action adversely affecting Comgás and BG is not aware of any circumstance which might give rise to industrial action against Comgás.
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(h)
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Comgás has not agreed or announced or provided in its accounts for any redundancies to take effect on any date after 31 December 2011.
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2.16
Pensions
As far as BG is aware:
(a)
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Other than the Disclosed Schemes, and any mandatory social security arrangements or industry-wide plans operated under and in accordance with public law, statute or regulation, there is not in operation any agreement (formal or informal) or arrangement for the payment by Comgás of, or payment by Comgás of a contribution towards, a pension, allowance or lump sum on retirement, termination or death for the benefit of an employee, a former employee or a dependent of such a person;
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(b)
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in respect of the Defined Contribution Scheme, all amounts which are due and payable by Comgás have been paid and no guarantee has been given to any Employee or former employee of a particular level or amount of benefits to be provided for or in respect of him other than coverage of risk benefits as described in the Data Room;
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(c) in respect of all the Disclosed Schemes:
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(i)
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the Disclosed Schemes have been operated in all material respects in compliance with their terms (including the provisions set down in their governing documentation) and all applicable laws and other relevant requirements of a competent Governmental Entity;
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(ii)
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there are no material actions, suits or claims (other than routine claims for benefits) outstanding or so far as BG is aware, threatened in writing against the Disclosed Schemes; and
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(iii)
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no material plan or proposal or intention to amend or discontinue in whole or in part has been communicated to any member of the scheme by the scheme or Comgás; and
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(d)
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Comgás has not at any time participated in or been liable to contribute to any private pension scheme other than the Disclosed Schemes.
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2.17
Insurance
(a)
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All the tangible assets which are material to Comgás and which are capable of being insured (other than those where a third party is liable to insure such assets) are insured and all premiums due on such insurance Policies (the
Policies
) have been paid. No claim exceeding US$20 million is outstanding either by the insurer or the insured under any of the Policies.
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(b)
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As far as BG is aware, (i) the Policies are currently in full force and effect, and (ii) nothing has been done or omitted to be done which could make any Policy void or voidable.
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2.18
Litigation
.
(a)
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As far as BG is aware, Comgás is not involved as a party or otherwise in any litigation, arbitration, administrative or other dispute resolution proceedings and, as far as BG is aware, no such proceedings have been threatened in writing by or against Comgás that are material to Comgás.
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(b)
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There is no outstanding judgment, order, decree, arbitral award or decision of any court, tribunal, arbitrator or Governmental Entity against Comgás that is material to it.
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(c)
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BG is not aware of any matter, fact or circumstance which is likely to give rise to any litigation, arbitration, prosecution or other legal or dispute resolution proceedings by or against Comgás that in each case are or could reasonably be expected to be material to Comgás.
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2.19
Compliance
.
(a)
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As far as BG is aware, Comgás is conducting and has in the 6 years prior to the date of this Agreement conducted its business and corporate affairs in all material respects in accordance with (i) its memorandum and articles of association, by-laws or other equivalent constitutional documents; and (ii) all applicable laws and legally binding regulations and by-laws of its country of incorporation and any other in jurisdiction in which it carries out its business.
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(b)
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There has been no default by Comgás under any order, decree or judgment of any court or any Governmental Entity in its country of incorporation or any other in jurisdiction in which it carries out its business where such default is likely to have a cost of US$20 million or more.
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(c)
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As far as BG is aware, all registers and minute books required by law to be kept by Comgás have been properly written up and contain a record of the matters which should, by law, be recorded in them.
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(d)
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As far as BG is aware, all material returns and particulars, resolutions and other documents which Comgás is required by law to file with or deliver for registration in any jurisdiction have been correctly made up and duly filed and delivered.
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(e)
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Comgás has not been notified that any investigation, enquiry or enforcement proceedings in respect of its affairs is being or has been conducted by any Governmental Entity (excluding any ordinary course or routine investigation or enquiry where the maximum exposure of Comgás is likely to be less than US$20 million) and, as far as BG is aware, there are no circumstances which currently exist and are likely to give rise to any such investigation, enquiry or proceedings, in each case which is material to Comgás.
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(f)
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As far as BG is aware, there has been no material default by Comgás under any rule or order issued by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (Comissão de Valores Mobiliarios CVM) and BM& FBOVESPA.
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2.20
Permits
.
(a)
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Comgás has obtained all material licenses, permissions, consents and other approvals (together
Comgás Permits
) and made all material filings required for or in connection with the carrying on
of its business in the places and in the manner in which its business is carried on as at the date of this Agreement.
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(b)
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No Comgás Permit has been breached in any material respect and, as far as BG is aware, no facts exist that are likely to, and the Proposed Transaction is not reasonably likely to, result in the revocation, suspension, cancellation or modification of any of those Comgás Permits or that might prejudice their renewal.
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2.21
Public filings
. As far as BG is aware, all statements of fact contained in Previous Announcements were at the date of the relevant Previous Announcement true and accurate in all material respects and did not omit to state a material fact and were not misleading in any material respect.
3. TAX
3.1
General and Compliance Matters
.
(a)
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As far as BG is aware, all material tax computations and returns have been made by Comgás within relevant time limits to the Federal Revenue of Brazil or other relevant taxation authority (Tax Authority) and were and remain true and accurate in all material respects, are not the subject of any material dispute and are not likely to become the subject of any material dispute with such Tax Authorities.
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(b)
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As far as BG is aware, Comgás has prepared, kept and preserved all records required by applicable law to be so prepared, kept and preserved and such records are complete, accurate and up-to-date in all material respects.
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3.2
Investigations
. As far as BG is aware, Comgás has not suffered any non-routine investigation, audit or visit by any Tax Authority in the last 3 years and neither BG nor (so far as BG is aware) Comgás is aware of any non-routine investigation, audit or visit planned for the next twelve months.
3.3
Residence
. As far as BG is aware, Comgás is and always has been resident for all Tax purposes in Brazil and has and has had no permanent establishment in any other jurisdiction.
3.4
Liens
. As far as BG is aware, Comgás’ assets are not subject to any lien in respect of Taxes which are the primary liability of another person.
3.5
Stamp duties and transfer taxes
. As far as BG is aware, all registration, documentary or stamp taxes in respect of material documents or assets in which Comgás has a material interest have been duly paid.
4. ANTI-BRIBERY LAWS
4.1 As far as BG is aware, Comgás has not in the 6 years prior to the date of this Agreement engaged in any activity, practice or conduct which would constitute a breach of any applicable Anti-Bribery Law.
4.2 As far as BG is aware, no employee acting in his or her capacity as an employee or officer of Comgás has engaged in any activity, practice or conduct which would constitute a material breach of applicable Anti-Bribery Laws by the employee.
4.3 As far as BG is aware, since 1 July 2011 neither Comgás nor any of its directors, officers, employees or associated persons has directly or indirectly made any contribution, gift, bribe, rebate, payoff, influence payment or kickback to any public official, regardless of what form (i) to obtain favorable treatment for Comgás or contracts secured for Comgás, or (ii) to obtain special concessions for Comgás.
5. RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE SELLER AND BG GROUP
5.1 Neither the Seller nor any member of the BG Group owns any property or right, tangible or intangible, used by Comgás.
5.2 Save as set out in the Disclosure Letter, Comgás is not a party, directly or indirectly, to any contract, agreement or arrangement (including for the supply of any goods or services or the use by one company of the property, rights or assets of the other) with the Seller or any member of the BG Group or any of their respective directors, officers or employees or (save for contracts of employment) any officer, director or employee of Comgás.
Part B: BG Warranties
1.1
Incorporation
. BG is validly incorporated, in existence and duly registered under the laws of its jurisdiction and has full power to conduct its business as conducted at the date of this Agreement.
1.2
Corporate authorisations
. BG has obtained all corporate authorisations and (other than to the extent relevant to the Conditions or the Antitrust Approval) all other governmental, statutory, regulatory or other consents, licenses or authorisations required to empower it to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which it is a party where failure to obtain them would materially and adversely affect its ability to enter into or perform its obligations under this Agreement and/or any other Transaction Document to which it is a party.
1.3
No breach of constitution or law
. Entry into and performance by any member of the BG Group of this Agreement and/or any other Transaction Document to which it is a party will not (i) breach any provision of its memorandum and articles of association, by-laws or equivalent constitutional documents (ii) breach any contractual obligation binding on BG or (iii) (subject to fulfillment of the Conditions and, to the extent applicable, the Antitrust Approval) result in a breach of any laws or regulations in its jurisdiction of incorporation or of any order, decree or judgment of any court or any governmental or regulatory authority, where (in either case) any such breach would materially and adversely affect its ability to enter into or perform its obligations under this Agreement and/or any other Transaction Document to which it is a party.
1.4
Valid obligations
. This Agreement and each Transaction Document to which it is a party constitutes or will, when executed, constitute legally valid and binding obligations on BG.
1.5
Insolvency etc
. BG is not insolvent or bankrupt under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, unable to pay its debts as they fall due and has not proposed or is not liable to any arrangement (whether by court process or otherwise) under which its creditors (or any group of them) would receive less than the amounts due to them. There are no proceedings in relation to any compromise or arrangement with creditors or any winding up, bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings concerning BG and no events have occurred which would justify such proceedings. No steps have been taken to enforce any security over any assets of BG and no event has occurred to give the right to enforce such security.
1.6
Orders etc
. BG is not subject to any order, judgment, direction, investigation or other proceeding by any Governmental Entity which will, or is likely to, prevent or delay the fulfillment of any of the Conditions.
Part C: BG Guarantor Warranties
1.1
Incorporation
. The BG Guarantor is validly incorporated, in existence and duly registered under the laws of its jurisdiction and has full power to conduct its business as conducted at the date of this Agreement.
1.2
Corporate authorisations
. The BG Guarantor has obtained all corporate authorisations and (other than to the extent relevant to the Conditions or the Antitrust Approval) all other governmental, statutory, regulatory or other consents, licenses or authorisations required to empower it to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which it is a party where failure to obtain them would materially and adversely affect its ability to enter into or perform its obligations under this Agreement and/or any other Transaction Document to which it is a party.
1.3
No breach of constitution or law
. Entry into and performance by the BG Guarantor of this Agreement and/or any other Transaction Document to which it is a party will not (i) breach any provision of its memorandum and articles of association, by-laws or equivalent constitutional documents (ii) breach any contractual restriction binding on the BG Guarantor or (iii) (subject to fulfillment of the Conditions and, to the extent applicable, the Antitrust Approval) result in a breach of any laws or regulations in its jurisdiction of incorporation or of any order, decree or judgment of any court or any governmental or regulatory authority, where (in either case) any such breach would materially and adversely affect its ability to enter into or perform its obligations under this Agreement and/or any other Transaction Document to which it is a party.
1.4
Valid obligations
. This Agreement constitutes legally valid and binding obligations on the BG Guarantor.
1.5
Insolvency
. The BG Guarantor is not insolvent .or bankrupt under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, is not unable to pay its debts as they fall due and has not proposed or is not liable to any arrangement (whether by court process or otherwise) under which its creditors (or any group of them) would receive less than the amounts due to them. There are no proceedings in relation to any compromise or arrangement with creditors or any winding up, bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings concerning the BG Guarantor and no events have occurred which would justify such proceedings. No steps have been taken to enforce any security over any assets of the BG Guarantor and no event has occurred to give the right to enforce such security.
1.6
Orders etc
. The BG Guarantor is not subject to any order, judgment, direction, investigation or other proceeding by any Governmental Entity which will, or is likely to, prevent or delay the fulfillment of any of the Conditions.
Schedule 3
LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY
1.
Time Limits
. Subject to paragraph 15 of this Schedule 3, neither BG nor the BG Guarantor shall be liable for any Warranty Claim or Tax Claim unless it receives from the Purchaser written notice containing details of such Warranty Claim or Tax Claim including the Purchaser’s estimate (on a without prejudice basis) of the amount of the Warranty Claim or Tax Claim prior to:
(a)
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in the case of a General Warranty Claim (other than a claim for breach of one or more of the Warranties in paragraph 3 of Part A in Schedule 2 to this Agreement), the date that is 21 months after the Closing Date; or
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(b)
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in the case of a Fundamental Warranty Claim or a Tax Claim, the date that is 6 years after the Closing Date.
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2.
Thresholds for Claims
. Neither BG nor the BG Guarantor shall be liable for any single General Warranty Claim or claim under the Tax Deed (other than a claim under clause 2.4 of the Tax Deed) (where single is deemed to include a series of General Warranty Claims or claims under the Tax Deed based on the same or substantially the same facts):
(a)
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unless the amount of the liability pursuant to that single General Warranty Claim or claim under the Tax Deed (other than a claim under clause 2.4 of the Tax Deed) exceeds an amount equal to USD I million (in which case the Purchaser shall be able to claim for the full amount and not just the excess); and
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(b)
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in relation to General Warranty Claims, unless the aggregate amount of the liability of BG for all General Warranty Claims and claims under the Tax Deed (other than a claim under clause 2.4 of the Tax Deed) not excluded by sub paragraph 2(a) exceeds an amount equal to USD 20 million (in which case the Purchaser shall be able to claim for the full amount and not just the excess); and
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(c)
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in relation to claims under the Tax Deed (other than a claim under clause 2.4 of the Tax Deed), unless either: (i) the aggregate amount of the liability of BG for all claims under the Tax Deed (other than a claim under clause 2.4 of the Tax Deed) not excluded by sub paragraph 2(a) exceeds an amount equal to USD 10 million; or (ii) the aggregate amount of the liability of BG for all General Warranty Claims and claims under the Tax Deed (other than a claim under clause 2.4 of the Tax Deed) not excluded by sub paragraph 2(a) exceeds an amount equal to USD 20 million (where in either such case the Purchaser shall be able to claim for the full amount and not just the excess).
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3.
Maximum limit for all Claims
. The aggregate amount of the liability of BG and the BG Guarantor for all General Warranty Claims shall not exceed 50 per cent. of the Initial Price provided that under no circumstances shall the aggregate amount of the liability of BG and the BG Guarantor for all Claims (including claims under the Tax Deed but excluding Claims under clauses 5
(No Leakage Covenant)
and/or 13
(Indemnity)
) exceed 100 per cent. of the Initial Price.
4.
Claim to be withdrawn unless litigation commenced
. Subject to paragraph 7 of this Schedule 3, any Claim shall (if it has not been previously satisfied, settled or withdrawn) be deemed to have been withdrawn 6 months after the notice is given pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Schedule 3, unless legal proceedings in respect of it have been commenced by being both issued and served. Any Claim deemed to be so withdrawn may not be re-submitted.
5.
Matters disclosed
. BG shall not be liable for any General Warranty Claim for breach of the General Warranties if and to the extent that:
(a)
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the fact, matter, event or circumstance giving rise to such General Warranty Claim is fairly disclosed by this Agreement, any other Transaction Document, the Data Room or the Disclosure Letter; or
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(b)
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all of the following apply:
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(i)
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the fact, matter, event or circumstance which is the subject matter of the General Warranty Claim occurs or arises after the date of this Agreement, other than as result of or in connection with a breach of clauses 5
(No Leakage Covenant)
and/or 6
(Pre-Closing Undertakings)
;
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(ii)
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the existence or likely occurrence of the relevant fact, matter, event or circumstance was not known by BG at the date of this Agreement;
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(iii)
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such relevant fact, matter, event or circumstance is fairly disclosed in the Closing Disclosure Letter; and
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(iv)
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the fact, matter, event or circumstances which is the subject letter of the General Warranty Claim does not, and could not be reasonably .expected to, cause or give rise to a General Warranty Claim or series of General Warranty Claims which, when aggregated with any other General Warranty Claims caused by or arising from facts, matters, events or circumstances falling within sub-paragraphs (i) to (iii) above exceed US$40 million.
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For the avoidance of doubt, any fact, matter, event or circumstance referred to in the Closing Disclosure Letter which does not fall within all of sub-paragraphs (i) to (iv) above shall be deemed for all purposes not to have been disclosed against the General Warranties and the disclosure of such fact, matter, event or circumstance shall not in any way reduce the liability of BG to the Purchaser.
6.
Matters provided for or taken into account in adjustments
. BG shall not be liable for any Claim for breach of the Integral Warranties if and to the extent that a specific provision for the fact, matter, event or circumstance giving rise to the Claim is made in the Last Comgás Accounts.
7.
Contingent liabilities
. If and to the extent that any Claim (other than a claim under the Tax Deed) is based upon a liability which is contingent: (i) neither BG nor the BG Guarantor shall be liable to pay unless and until such contingent liability gives rise to an obligation to make a payment (but the Purchaser has the right under paragraph I of this Schedule 3 to give notice of that Claim before such time); and (ii) subject to paragraph I of this Schedule 3, the 6 month period referred to in paragraph 4 of this Schedule 3 shall only start to run in respect of such Claim once the relevant liability has ceased to be contingent.
8.
No liability for General Warranty Claims arising from acts or omissions of Purchaser
. Neither BG nor the BG Guarantor shall be liable for any General Warranty Claim to the extent that it would not have arisen but for, or has been increased as a result of, any voluntary act, omission or transaction carried out:
(a)
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after Closing by the Purchaser or any member of the Purchaser Group (or its respective directors, employees or agents or successors in title) outside the ordinary and usual course of business of Comgás as at Closing; or
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(b)
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before Closing by any member of the BG Group, the Seller or Comgás at the written request of the Purchaser or any member of the Purchaser Group.
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9.
Purchaser’s duty to mitigate
. Nothing in this Schedule 3 restricts or limits any general obligation at law on the Purchaser to mitigate any loss or damage which it may suffer in consequence of any breach by BG or the BG Guarantor of the terms of this Agreement.
10.
Insured Claims
. BG shall not be liable in respect of any Claim to the extent that the amount of such Claim (including all reasonable costs and expense of recovery) is actually recovered by the Purchaser, a member of the Purchaser Group or Comgás under a policy of insurance existing at the date of this Agreement (for the avoidance of doubt, it shall only be to the extent of the Purchaser Proportion of recovery under a Comgás insurance policy).
11.
Recovery from third party after payment from BG or BG Guarantor
. Where either BG or the BG Guarantor has made a payment to the Purchaser in relation to any Claim and the Purchaser or any member of the Purchaser Group is entitled to recover (whether by insurance, payment, discount, credit, relief or otherwise) from a third party a sum which indemnifies or compensates the Purchaser or any member of the Purchaser Group (in whole or in part) in respect of the liability or loss which is the subject of a Claim, the Purchaser shall
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(i)
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promptly notify BG or the BG Guarantor (as appropriate) of the fact and provide such information as BG or the BG Guarantor (as appropriate) may reasonably require (ii) subject to the Purchaser and each member of the Purchaser Group being paid all reasonable costs and expense and indemnified to their reasonable satisfaction for any liabilities, take such reasonable steps as BG or the BG Guarantor (as appropriate) may reasonably request to enforce such right, provided that the Purchaser (or relevant member of the Purchaser Group) shall not be required to initiate any proceedings or take any action that may prejudice its bona fide commercial interests and (iii) pay to BG or the BG Guarantor (as appropriate) as soon as practicable after receipt an amount equal to (x) the amount recovered by the Purchaser from the third party, or (y) the Purchaser Proportion of the amount recovered by Comgás from the third party, in each case net of taxation and less any reasonable costs of recovery.
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12.
No liability for legislation or changes in rates of tax
. Neither BG nor the BG Guarantor shall be liable for any General Warranty Claim if and to the extent it is attributable to, or the amount of such General Warranty Claim is increased as a result of, any (i) legislation not in force at the date of this Agreement (ii) change of law, regulation, directive or administrative practice (iii) change in the rates of taxation (including any withdrawal of relief from taxation) in force at the date of this Agreement or (iv) change in the accounting policies or practice of the Purchaser or any member of the Purchaser Group (including, after Closing, Comgás).
13.
No double recovery
. The Purchaser shall not be entitled to recover damages or obtain payment, reimbursement, restitution or indemnity in respect of any Claim (
a Relevant Claim
) to the extent that the Purchaser has already recovered damages or obtained payment, reimbursement, restitution or indemnity pursuant to any other Claim in respect of the same liability, loss, cost, shortfall, damage, deficiency, breach or other set of circumstances giving rise to the Relevant Claim.
14.
Punitive damages
. Neither the Purchaser nor any member of the Purchaser Group shall be entitled to claim for any punitive damages.
15.
BG and BG Guarantor to have opportunity to remedy breaches
. If a breach of the Integral Warranties (other than (i) Fundamental Warranties and (ii) Integral Warranties that are repeated immediately prior to Closing) is capable of remedy, the Purchaser shall only be entitled to compensation if BG or the BG Guarantor (as appropriate) has not remedied the breach within 30 days after notice in respect of such breach is served on BG or the BG Guarantor (as appropriate). Without prejudice to its duty to mitigate any loss, the Purchaser shall (or shall procure that any relevant member of the Purchaser Group shall) provide, at BG’s cost, reasonable assistance to BG or the BG Guarantor (as appropriate) to remedy any such breach.
SCHEDULE 4
PURCHASER WARRANTIES AND PURCHASER GUARANTOR WARRANTIES
Part A: Purchaser Warranties
1. The Purchaser is validly incorporated, in existence and duly registered under the laws of its jurisdiction and has full power to conduct its business as conducted at the date of this Agreement.
2. The Purchaser has obtained all corporate authorisations and (other than to the extent relevant to the Conditions or the Antitrust Approval) all other governmental, statutory, regulatory or other consents, licenses and authorisations required to empower it to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement and any other Transaction Document to which it is a party where failure to obtain them would materially and adversely affect its ability to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement and/or any other Transaction Document to which it is a party.
3. Entry into and performance by each member of the Purchaser Group of this Agreement and/or any Transaction Document to which it is a party will not (i) breach any provision of its memorandum and articles of association, by-laws or equivalent constitutional documents (ii) any contractual restriction binding on the Purchaser or (iii) (subject to fulfillment of the Conditions and, to the extent applicable, the Antitrust Approval) result in a breach of any laws or regulations in its jurisdiction of incorporation or of any order, decree or judgment of any court or any governmental or regulatory authority, where (in either case) any such breach would materially and adversely affect its ability to enter into or perform its obligations under this Agreement and/or any Transaction Document to which it is a party.
4. This Agreement and each Transaction Document which it is a party constitutes or will, when executed, constitute legally valid and binding obligations on the Purchaser.
5. The Purchaser is not insolvent or bankrupt under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, unable to pay its debts as they fall due and has not proposed or is not liable to any arrangement (whether by court process or otherwise) under which its creditors (or any group of them) would receive less than the amounts due to them. There are no proceedings in relation to any compromise or arrangement with creditors or any winding up, bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings concerning the Purchaser and no events have occurred which would justify such proceedings. No steps have been taken to enforce any security over any assets of the Purchaser and no event has occurred to give the right to enforce such security.
6. The Purchaser is not subject to any order, judgment, direction, investigation or other proceedings by any Governmental Entity which will, or are likely to, prevent or delay the fulfillment of any of the Conditions.
7. The Purchaser has available cash or available loan facilities which will provide in immediately available funds the necessary cash resources to pay, in accordance with this Agreement, the Price and, in the case of loan facilities, the Purchaser reasonably considers that it will be able to satisfy all conditions of drawdown to such loan facilities at or prior to Closing.
8. The Purchaser Deal Team is not aware of a General Warranty Claim that could be successfully made by the Purchaser immediately following, and in any event on the same day as, execution of this Agreement.
Part B : Purchaser Guarantor Warranties
1.1 The Purchaser Guarantor is validly incorporated, in existence and duly registered under the laws of its jurisdiction and has full power to conduct its business as conducted at the date of this Agreement.
1.2 The Purchaser Guarantor has obtained all corporate authorisations and (other than to the extent relevant to the Conditions or the Antitrust Approval) all other governmental, statutory, regulatory or other consents, licenses or authorisations required to empower it to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which it is a party where failure to obtain them would materially and adversely affect its ability to enter into or perform its obligations under this Agreement and/or any other Transaction Document to which it is a party.
1.3 Entry into and performance by the Purchaser Guarantor of this Agreement and/or any other Transaction Document to which it is a party will not (i) breach any provision of its memorandum and articles of association, by-laws or equivalent constitutional documents (ii) breach any contractual restriction binding on the Purchaser Guarantor or (iii) (subject to fulfillment of the Conditions and, to the extent applicable, the Antitrust Approval) result in a breach of any laws or regulations in its jurisdiction of incorporation or of any order, decree or judgment of any court or any governmental or regulatory authority, where (in either case) any such breach would materially and adversely affect its ability to enter into or perform its obligations under this Agreement and/or any other Transaction Document to which it is a party.
1.4 This Agreement constitutes legally valid and binding obligations on the Purchaser Guarantor.
1.5 The Purchaser Guarantor is not insolvent or bankrupt under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, is not unable to pay its debts as they fall due and has not proposed or is not liable to any arrangement (whether by court process or otherwise) under which its creditors (or any group of them) would receive less than the amounts due to them. There are no proceedings in relation to any compromise or arrangement with creditors or any winding up, bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings concerning the Purchaser Guarantor and no events have occurred which would justify such proceedings. No steps have been taken to enforce any security over any assets of the Purchaser Guarantor and no event has occurred to give the right to enforce such security.
1.6 The Purchaser Guarantor is not subject to any order, judgment, direction, investigation or other proceeding by any Governmental Entity which will, or is likely to, prevent or delay the fulfillment of any of the Conditions.
SCHEDULE 5
CLOSING ARRANGEMENTS
Part A: BG Obligations
1. At Closing, BG shall execute any and all documents required by the depositary agent of the BG Shares in order to formalise the transfer of the BG Shares from BG to the Purchaser.
2. At Closing, BG shall procure that the Seller shall:
(a)
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duly execute any and all documents required by the depositary agent of the Shares in order to formalise the transfer of the Shares from the Seller to the Purchaser; and
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(b)
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communicate to Comgás any information necessary to comply with applicable securities regulations.
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3. At Closing, BG shall deliver or ensure that there is delivered to the Purchaser (or made available to the Purchaser’s reasonable satisfaction):
(a)
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a letter of resignation in the Agreed Form from each director of Comgás appointed by BG (as may be notified by the Purchaser not later than the Unconditional Date) resigning from his office as a member of the board with effect from the transfer of the Shares and acknowledging that he has no claims against the relevant company;
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(b)
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minutes of a meeting of board of directors of Comgás nominating,
ad referendum
of the shareholders of Comgás, the directors as informed by the Purchaser to BG prior to or on the Unconditional Date and acknowledging the resignation from the Comgás board of the directors appointed by BG as per clause 6.7;
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(c)
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a copy (certified by a duly appointed officer as true and correct) of a resolution of the board and/or supervisory board (as necessary to provide valid authorization) of directors of the Seller (or, if required by the law of its jurisdiction or its articles of association, by-laws or equivalent constitutional documents, of its shareholders) authorizing the execution of and the performance by it of its obligations under this Agreement and each of the Transaction Documents to be executed by it;
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(d)
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a copy (certified by a duly appointed officer as true and correct) of a resolution of the board and/or supervisory board (as necessary to provide valid authorization) of directors of BG (or, if required by the law of its jurisdiction or its articles of association, by-laws or equivalent constitutional documents, of its shareholders) authorizing the execution of and the performance by it of its obligations under this Agreement and each of the Transaction Documents to be executed by it;
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(e)
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a copy (certified by a duly appointed officer as true and correct) of a resolution of the board of directors of the BG Guarantor authorizing the execution of and the performance by it of its obligations under this Agreement and each of the Transaction Documents to be executed by it;
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(f) a duly executed Tax Deed;
(g)
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an agreement in the Agreed Form duly executed by Comgás and BG International Services AB terminating the Commercial Services Agreement; and
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(h)
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an updated statement of the shareholders’ register of Comgás issued by the depositary agent of the Shares and the BG Shares reflecting the transfer of the Shares and the BG Shares from the Seller to the Purchaser.
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Part B: Purchaser Obligations
1. At Closing, the Purchaser shall:
(a)
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duly execute any and all documents required by the depositary agent of the Shares in order to formalise the transfer of the Shares from the Seller to the Purchaser;
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(b)
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duly execute any and all documents required by the depositary agent of the BG Shares in order to formalise the transfer of the BG Shares from BG to the Purchaser;
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(c)
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deliver (or ensure that there is delivered to BG) a copy of a resolution (certified by a duly appointed officer as true and correct) of the board and/or supervisory board (as necessary to provide valid authorization) of directors of each of the Purchaser and the Purchaser Guarantor (or, if required by the law of its jurisdiction or its articles of association, by-laws or equivalent constitutional documents, of its shareholders) authorizing the execution of and the performance by the relevant company of its obligations under this Agreement and each of the Transaction Documents to be executed by it;
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(d)
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deliver (or ensure that there is delivered to the BG) a duly executed Tax Deed;
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(e)
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deliver (or ensure that there is delivered to BG) a copy (certified by a duly appointed officer as true and correct) of a duly-executed deed of adherence in the Agreed Form to the Concession Agreement;
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(f)
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subject to clause 2.4, pay the Dollar Price Equivalent to the Seller in full discharge and satisfaction of the Purchaser’s obligation to pay the Price at Closing; and
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(g)
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subject to clause 2.4, pay the US dollar equivalent of R$2,362.50 to BG for the BG Shares (the
BG Shares Dollar Price Equivalent
), applying the PTAX Ask Rate published by BACEN on the second Business Day prior to the Closing Date, in full discharge and satisfaction of the Purchaser’s obligation to pay the consideration for the BG Shares at Closing.
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Part C: General
1. If any document listed in this Schedule 5 is required to be notarized, legalised, apostilled and/or accompanied by an authority statement, the relevant parties shall execute such document at a location in Brazil notified by BG to the Purchaser at least 2 Business Days before Closing where a notary with the required qualification will be present.
2. All documents and items delivered at Closing pursuant to this Schedule 5 shall be held by the recipient to the order of the person delivering the same until such time as Closing shall be deemed to have taken place. Simultaneously with:
(a)
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delivery of all documents and all items required to be executed and/or delivered at Closing (or waiver of the delivery of it by the person entitled to receive the relevant document or item); and
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(b)
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receipt of an electronic funds transfer to such bank account as the Seller (in the case of the Dollar Price Equivalent) and BG (in the case of the BG Shares Dollar Price Equivalent) may nominate for the purpose at least 5 Business Days prior to Closing in immediately available funds of the
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Dollar Price Equivalent and the BG Shares
Dollar Price Equivalent (in each case subject to the withholding made in accordance with clause 2.4),
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the documents and items delivered in accordance with this Schedule 5 shall cease to be held to the order of the person delivering them and Closing shall be deemed to have taken place.
SCHEDULE 6
RESTRICTED ACTIONS
1. BG shall procure that Comgás shall not prior to Closing:
(a)
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declare, make, or pay (i) any non-cash dividend; or (ii) any other non-cash distribution; or (iii) any cash dividend or distribution;
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(b)
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enter into or settle any litigation which is material to Comgás;
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(c)
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fail to comply with, and perform its obligations under all material contracts, all applicable laws, and all permits held by Comgás, except in each case where failure to comply or perform would not, individually or in the aggregate, be reasonably likely to result in a potential liability to Comgás of in excess of USD 20 million;
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(d)
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amend the Comgás Articles;
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(e)
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undertake any merger, consolidation, similar amalgamation or other corporate restructuring of Comgás;
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(f)
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dissolve, liquidate or otherwise wind-up Comgás;
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(g)
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issue any new or additional shares or other securities convertible into ·equity, debentures or loan stock, options to subscribe for or acquire the same, the creation of any new class of shares or modification of the rights of any class of shares, the modification of the equity capital structure of Comgás or the incorporation or capitalization of any subsidiary of Comgás;
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(h)
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establish or modify any dividend and/or capital policies of Comgás or take any decision for the approval or ratification of dividend distributions (beyond dividends or distributions contemplated in the Business and Financing Plan) or capital retentions;
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(i)
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make any decision by Comgás not to apply for a renewal of its Concession Contract upon its expiry;
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(j)
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enter into any joint venture or partnership involving Comgás;
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(k)
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grant any guarantee or indemnity or allow Comgás to become surety for any third party (other than in the ordinary course of business of Comgás);
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(1)
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execute, renew, terminate or materially amend or modify any transaction or agreement or series of related transactions or agreements by Comgás with BG or Shell or an Affiliate of BG or Shell;
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(m)
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revise the terms of the Concession Contract upon its renewal; or
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(n)
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approve the annual budget and any deviations thereof greater than the equivalent in Reais of US$10 million or 10% of any budgeted item (provided such deviation is at least the equivalent in Reais of US$10 million); or
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(o)
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agree, conditionally or otherwise, to do any of the foregoing.
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2. BG shall procure that Comgás shall not prior to Closing without the consent of the Purchaser (such consent not to unreasonably withheld or delayed):
(a)
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approve the financial statements of Comgás for the previous financial year;
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(b)
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approve the capital expenditure budget of Comgás for the current year;
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(c)
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undertake any material action or undertaking of any business by Comgás outside the regular course of business of Comgás;
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(d)
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appoint or remove the independent auditors of Comgás;
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(e)
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change the responsibilities of any of the officers of Comgás from those stated (if any) in the Comgás Articles;
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(f)
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create any committee of the Comgás board of directors;
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(g)
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other than the current Business and Financing Plan, approve any business plans, financing plans and any longer term strategic plans, including any revisions thereto;
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(h)
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enter into any gas purchase agreements in excess in total value of the equivalent in Reais equivalent of US$150 million;
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(i)
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undertake or enter into any acquisition or series of related acquisitions by_ Comgás of another business or material part thereof or an interest in another company involving consideration with a value in excess of the equivalent in Reais to US$10 million;
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(j)
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adopt or amend the business and health, safety and environmental principles by the Comgás board of directors or adopt or ratify a detailed health, safety and environment, procurement, accounting and business control procedures by the Comgás internal audit or HSE committees;
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(k)
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undertake or enter into any sale or other transfer (or series of related sales or transfers) of assets by Comgás with a value in excess of the US$10 million;
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(l)
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acquire, construct or lease items of tangible or intangible property exceeding an estimated expenditure of the equivalent in Reais of US$10 million in any single transaction or series of related transactions that (a) are not approved as part of the annual budget and (b) are unable to be re-allocated from expenditure approved under the latest approved annual budget; or
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(m)
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enter into any loan with a term of more than 1 year.
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SCHEDULE 7
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
1.
Definitions
. In this Agreement, the following words and expressions shall have the following meanings:
Accounts Date
means 31 December;
Affiliate
means, in relation to any party, any subsidiary undertaking or parent undertaking of that party and any subsidiary undertaking of any such parent undertaking, in each case from time to time, provided however that;
(a)
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neither the Seller or Comgás shall be treated as an Affiliate of BG or the BG Guarantor, before or after Closing; and
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(b)
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Comgás shall be an Affiliate of the Purchaser with effect from Closing;
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Agreed Form
means, in relation to a document, the form of that document which has been initialled on the date of this Agreement for the purpose of identification by or on behalf of BG and the Purchaser (in each case with such amendments as ·may be agreed in writing by or on behalf of BG and the Purchaser);
Announcements
means the announcements in the Agreed Form to be released by the Purchaser and BG or their Affiliates immediately after the execution of this Agreement and (subject to any amendments agreed by BG and the Purchaser acting reasonably) immediately after Closing;
Antitrust Approval
has the meaning given in clause 4.1;
Antitrust Filing
means the filing in the Agreed Form to obtain Brazilian antitrust approval for the Proposed Transaction;
Anti-Bribery Laws
means (i) the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977; (ii) the UK Bribery Act 2010; (iii) Brazilian Law No. 9.613/98, Brazilian Law No. 8.429/92 and the bribery- and corruption-related provisions from the Brazilian Penal Code; and (iv) any other statute, law, rule, regulation, convention (including the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions) or other legally binding measure of any jurisdiction that relates to bribery or corruption (in the case of each of (i) to (iv), as amended, re-enacted or replaced from time to time and the rules and regulations issued thereunder);
ARSESP
means the
Agencia Reguladora de Saneamento e Energia do Estado de São Paulo
, the São Paulo State Sanitation and Power Utility Commission Licensed Public Services Regulatory Agency, or any competent regulatory agency or governmental authority that becomes its successor;
BG Awareness Team
has the meaning given to that term in paragraph 2(h) of Schedule 7;
BG Deal
Team means Ben Milner, Howard Landes, Ali ElHage Filho, Roberto Schloesser, Luis Domenech, Nelson Silva, Leonardo Lerner and Roberto Lage;
BG Group
means BG and its Affiliates from time to time but excludes the Seller and Comgás;
BG Guarantor Warranties
means the warranties given by the BG Guarantor pursuant to clause 8 and set out in Part C of Schedule 2;
BG Obligation
means any representation, warranty, indemnity or undertaking to pay given by BG to the Purchaser or the Purchaser Guarantor under this Agreement;
BG Shares
means the 50 voting shares issued by Comgás and registered in the name of BG;
BG Shares Dollar Price Equivalent
has the meaning given in paragraph I (g) of Part B of Schedule 5;
BG Tax Team
means Graham Hall, Simon Bishop and Marcello Torres;
BG Warranties
means the warranties given by BG pursuant to clause 8 and set out in Part B of Schedule 2; 1
Brazil
means the Federative Republic of Brazil;
Business and Financing Plan
means the plan set out in section 4.1 of the Data Room;
Business Day
means a day other than a Saturday or Sunday or public holiday in England, Brazil, the United States of America and The Netherlands on which banks are open London, São Paulo, New York and Amsterdam for general commercial business;
CADE
means the
Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Económica
, the administrative antitrust court in Brazil, or any competent regulatory agency or governmental authority that becomes its successor;
Capital Contribution Amount
means the aggregate amount (if any) contributed by the Seller to the capital of Comgás in the period from (and including) the date of this Agreement to (and including) Closing;
CDI
means the average rate of interbank deposits in Brazil known as
Taxa Dl–operações extra grupo
, expressed as an annual percentage and based on a 252-day year, as published daily by
CETIP SA.–Mercados Organizados
;
Claim
means any claim under or for breach of this Agreement or a claim under the Tax Deed;
Closing
means completion of the sale and purchase of the Shares in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement;
Closing Date
has the meaning given in clause 7.1;
Closing Disclosure Letter
means the letter from BG to the Purchaser executed and delivered immediately before Closing;
Comgás
means Companhia de Gás de São Paulo, a corporation organised and existing according to the laws of Brazil, with its principal place of business at Rua das Olimpíadas, 205, 10
th
floor, São Paulo-SP, Brazil;
Comgás Accounts
means, in relation to any financial year of Comgás, the audited balance sheet of Comgás and the audited profit and loss account of Comgás, in each case as at and for the period ended on the Accounts Date in respect of that financial year, as set out in the Data Room together with any notes, reports, statements or documents included in or annexed or attached to them;
Comgás Articles
means the by-laws of Comgás (as amended from time to time);
Comgás Shareholders’ Agreement
means the shareholders’ agreement dated 26 April 2007 between BG, Shell, the Seller and Comgás;
Commercial Services Agreement
means the commercial services agreement dated 1 November 2000 between Comgás and BG International Services AB;
Concession Agreement
means the agreement dated 31 May 1999 between the ARSESP, Comgás, BG Investments B.V. and Shell Gas B.V. (as amended from time to time);
Conditions
means the conditions to Closing set out in clause 3.1, and
Condition
means any of them;
Confidential Information
has the meaning given in clause 21.1;
Costs
means losses, damages, costs (including reasonable legal costs) and expenses (including taxation), in each case of any nature whatsoever;
CVM Administrative Matters
means:
(a)
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the ongoing administrative proceeding (
Processo Administrativo Sancianador
) number RJ 2011/7923 issued by the
Comissão de Valores Mobiliários
against Integral (including any appeals) (the
CVM Proceedings
);
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(b) any administrative proceedings relating to the CVM Proceedings;
(c)
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any claims in relation to the matters, facts, circumstances or events the subject of the CVM Proceedings, including the “Redemption Mechanism” (as defined in the document set out in section 3.1 of the Data Room); and
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(d)
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any vicarious liability of Comgás for the actions or inactions of any directors, officers or employees of Comgás in relation to any of the above;
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Data Room
means the electronic data room comprising the documents and other information relating to the Proposed Transaction made available by BG as at 11 a.m. (UK) on 28 May 2012 as listed on the data room index in the Agreed Form attached to the Disclosure Letter;
Deed of Waiver and Amendment
means the agreement between the Seller, BG, Shell, the Purchaser and Comgás executed on the date of this Agreement pursuant to which, amongst other things, Shell provides its consent to the Proposed Transaction and agrees to amend the Comgás Shareholders’ Agreement;
Default Interest
means interest at CDI plus 2 per cent;
Defined Contribution Scheme
means the Comgás Pension Plan, a description of which is set out in the Data Room;
Disclosure Letter
means the letter from BG to the Purchaser executed and delivered immediately before the signing of this Agreement;
Disclosed Schemes
means the Defined Contribution Scheme, the Comgás Retiree Medical Plan, the Comgás Lifetime Disabled Assistance Plan and the Comgás Lifetime Medical Assistance Plan, descriptions of which are set out in the Data Room;
Dividend Amount
means the aggregate amount (if any) paid by Comgás to the Seller in the period from (and including) 31 December 2011 to (and including) Closing for any dividends or distributions (whether in cash or in kind) declared, paid or made by Comgás or any return of capital (whether by reduction of capital or redemption or purchase of shares or otherwise) by Comgás;
Dollar Price Equivalent
has the meaning given in clause 2.3;
Environment
means all or any part of the following media (alone or in combination): air (including the air within the buildings and the air within other natural or man-made structures whether above or below ground); water (including sea, water under or within land or in drains sewers and coastal and inland waters); land (including land under water);
Environmental Laws
means all laws, statutes, subordinate legislation, common law, civil codes, criminal codes, bylaws, regulations, judgments, decisions, orders and codes of practice, in each case concerning Environmental Matters and to the extent in force and binding from time to time;
Environmental Licenses
means any permit, license, authorization, consent or other approval, or any notification, registration or waiver, required for the carrying on of the business of Comgás from time to time, or in relation to any Relevant Property from time to time, under or in relation to any Environmental Laws;
Environmental Matters
means the pollution, contamination, remediation, restoration or protection of the Environment, or worker health and safety;
Exchange Rate
means, with respect to a particular currency for a particular day, the spot rate of exchange (the closing mid-point) for that currency into Reais on such date as published in the London edition of the Financial Times first published thereafter;
Full Title Guarantee
means with the benefit of the implied covenants set out in Part 1 of the Law of Property (Miscellaneous) Provisions) Act 1994 when a disposition is expressed to be made with full title guarantee;
Fundamental Warranties
means (i) the BG Warranties, (ii) the BG Guarantor Warranties and (iii) the Integral Warranties in paragraphs 1 (
Authorisations, valid obligations, filings and consent
), 2.1 (
Valid incorporation
), 2.2 (
Insolvency
), 2.4(a) (
Shareholders’ agreements
), 2.5(a), (b), (c) and (d) (
Shares
), 2.6(b) (
Corporate information
), and 2.9(c) and (e) (
Indebtedness and Guarantees
);
Fundamental Warranty Claim
means a claim for breach of one or more of the Fundamental Warranties under this Agreement;
Gas Supply Agreements
means:
(a)
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the agreement executed between Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (
Petrobras
) and Comgás on 18 December 2007, providing the general terms of all gas supply arrangements with Petrobras except for the arrangement at (b) below;
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(b)
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the agreement executed between Petrobras and Comgás on 29 October 1996, as amended, known as the ‘TCQ’ arrangement;
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(c)
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the agreement executed between Petrobras and Comgás on 18 December 2007, as amended, known as the ‘Firme’ arrangement;
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(d)
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the agreement executed between, Petrobras and Comgás on 18 December 2007, known as the ‘Firme Flexivel’ arrangement;
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(e)
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the agreement executed between Gas Brasiliano Distribuidora S.A and Comgás on 2 July 2007, known as the ‘Tarnbau’ arrangement;
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(f)
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the agreement executed between Petrobras and Comgás on 19 March 2012, known as the ‘Leilão’ arrangement;
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(g)
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the agreement executed between Petrobras and Comgás on 21 January 2006, known as the ‘Corn’ arrangement;
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(h)
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the agreement executed between Piratininga, Petrobras and Comgás on 14 July 2005, as amended, known as the ‘Corn’ arrangement; and.
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(i)
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the agreement executed between, Petrobras and Comgás on 29 March 2012, known as the ‘Curtissimo Prazo’ arrangement;
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General Warranties
means the Integral Warranties (other than the Fundamental Warranties);
General Warranty Claim
means a claim for breach of one or more of the General Warranties under this Agreement;
Governmental Entity
means any supra national, national, state, municipal or local government (including any subdivision, court, tribunal, arbitral body, administrative, trade or regulatory agency or commission or other authority thereof) or any quasi governmental or other body exercising or supervising any regulatory, antitrust, banking, foreign investment, exchange control, merger control, oil & gas, taxing, importing or other governmental or quasi governmental authority including, including the ARSESP;
Initial Price
means R$3,400,000,000;
Information Technology
means all material computer systems (including software and hardware) owned by or licensed to Comgás;
Integral Shareholders’ Agreement
means the shareholders’ agreement dated 26 April 2007 between BG, Shell and the Seller;
Integral Warranties
means the warranties given by BG pursuant to clause 8 and set out in Part A of Schedule 2;
Intellectual Property Rights
means:
(a)
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copyright, patents, goodwill, know-how, trade secrets, data base rights, trade marks, trade names, business names, domain names, logos, get-up and designs (whether registered or unregistered);
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(b)
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applications for registration (including all corresponding foreign counterpart applications, re-issues, re-examinations, divisionals, continuations (including part and extensions thereof)) and the right to apply for registration for any of the same; and
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(c)
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all other intellectual property rights and equivalent or similar forms of protection, howsoever described, existing anywhere in the world;
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Key Counterparty
means any Governmental Entity or Petrobras;
Last Comgás Accounts
means the Comgás Accounts in respect of its financial year ended 31 December 2011;
Leakage
means:
(a)
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any non-cash dividend or distribution declared, paid, made or agreed or required to be made by Comgás to the Seller;
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(b)
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the issue or sale of any securities of Comgás to the Seller or BG or any of its Affiliates;
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(c)
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any assets transferred to the Seller or BG or any or) my of its Affiliates by Comgás at below market value, including any agreement or other obligation to take any such action;
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(d)
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any liabilities assumed, indemnified or incurred for or to the benefit of the Seller or BG or any or any of its Affiliates by Comgás, including any agreement or other obligation to take any such action (excluding for the avoidance of doubt under any Transaction Document entered into at Closing);
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(e)
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any fees, bonuses or expenses connected to the Proposed Transaction to the extent paid, payable, assumed, indemnified or incurred by Comgás;
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(f)
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any payments made, or agreed to be made by Comgás to the Seller or BG or any of its Affiliates in respect of the issue, redemption, repurchase, repayment or acquisition of any share capital or other securities of Comgás, or any other return of capital to the Seller by Comgás;
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(g)
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the waiver or agreement to waive by Comgás of (i) any amount owed to Comgás by the Seller or BG or by any of its Affiliates, or (ii) any claims by Comgás in respect of any agreement or arrangement with the Seller or BG or any of its Affiliates;
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(h)
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the entry into by Comgás of any transactions outside the ordinary course of business for the benefit of the Seller or BG or any or any of its Affiliates (excluding for the avoidance of doubt under any Transaction Document entered into at Closing); and
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(i)
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the payment or agreement to pay by Comgás of any third party fees, third party costs or Tax arising as a result of those matters set out in subsections (a) to (h) above,
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provided that (i) any Leakage to the Seller shall be deemed to be only the Shareholder Proportion of such Leakage and (ii) any Leakage to the Seller shall not also constitute Leakage to BG or any of its Affiliates and any Leakage to BG or any of its Affiliates shall not also constitute Leakage to the Seller;
Locked Box Date
means 31 December 2011;
Longstop Date
means the date that is 180 days after the date of this Agreement;
Material Adverse Change
means:
(a)
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any material breach of any of the Fundamental Warranties when deemed to be repeated immediately prior to Closing;
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(b)
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the revocation or termination of the Concession Agreement; or
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(c)
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any event or events which:
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(i) first occurred after the date of this Agreement; and
(ii) has or have caused either:
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(A)
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a reduction in the value of Comgás’ net assets in excess of US$400 million provided that (x) no profits of Comgás earned or accrued in the period after the date of this Agreement shall be taken into account in determining net assets and (y) no account shall be taken of any loss, damage, costs or liability arising from the event or events to the extent that it has been remedied immediately prior to Closing; or
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(B)
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a reduction in the market value of Comgás in excess of US$400 million (provided that for the purposes of determining market value of Comgás, no account shall be taken of public market prices of Comgás securities); and
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(iii) is (or are) not and was (or were) not caused by:
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(A)
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changes in interest rates, exchange rates or securities or commodity prices or in economic, financial, market or political conditions generally;
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(B)
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changes in conditions generally affecting the natural gas distribution industry generally, except to the extent such change, effect, event, occurrence or state of facts disproportionately affects the São Paulo State or Comgás;
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(C)
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changes in laws, regulations or accounting practices, except to the extent such change, effect, event, occurrence or state of facts disproportionately affects Comgás;
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(D)
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any transaction contemplated by any of the Transaction Documents or any change in control resulting from any such transaction;
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(E)
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any act or omission of any member of the Purchaser Group; or
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(F)
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any act or omission of any member of the BG Group or the Seller or Comgás at the prior written request or with the prior written consent of the Purchaser; and
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(iv) is or were not the subject of the indemnity under clause 13 (
Indemnity
);
Permitted Leakage
means:
(a)
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any payments made by Comgás to BG or any of its Affiliates on arm’s length terms in the ordinary course of trading (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any payments (not exceeding R$600,000) in aggregate made pursuant to the Commercial Services Agreement or the aggregate annual maintenance fees of US$834,000 owed in respect of the SAP Licenses);
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(b)
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any payments made by Comgás in January 2012 in respect of the R$5.3 million interest on equity owed to its shareholders from the financial year ended 31 December 2011; and
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(c)
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any dividends comprised in the Dividend Amounts,
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provided that any Permitted Leakage to the Seller shall be deemed ,to be only the Shareholder Proportion of such Permitted Leakage;
Pre-emptive Right Agreement
means the agreement between BG and Shell Brazil Holding B.V. dated 30 October 2006 pursuant to which Shell Brazil Holding B.V. granted BG a right of pre-emption over 7,594,007 ordinary shares in Comgás held directly by Shell Brazil Holding B.V.;
Preliminary Meeting
has the meaning given in the Comgás Shareholders’ Agreement;
Price
has the meaning given in clause 2.1;
Previous Announcements
means the following announcements made for the purposes of compliance with Brazilian securities regulations regarding disclosure only in the 18 months prior to the date of this Agreement:
(a)
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Fato Relevante
relating to European Investment Bank second tranche financing, dated 25 November 2010;
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(b)
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Comunicado
relating to studies in connection with a potential migration to Novo Mercado, dated 19 October 2011;
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(c)
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Fato Relevante
relating to the conclusion of the studies in connection with the potential migration to Novo Mercado, dated 2 December 2011;
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(d)
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Fato Relevante
relating to the second tranche of commercial promissory notes, dated 15 February 2012; and
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(e)
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Fato Relevante
relating to information provided by the controlling shareholder about discussions of a potential sale of shares to the Purchaser, dated 12 April 2012;
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Properties
means the properties set out in section 11.1 of the Data Room;
Proposed Transaction
means the transaction contemplated by the Transaction Documents;
Purchaser Condition
has the meaning given in clause 3.1;
Purchaser Deal Team
means Ricardo Lewin, Maria Rita Drummond and Marcelo Eduardo Martins;
Purchaser Group
means the Purchaser and its Affiliates from time to time and shall include Comgás with effect from Closing;
Purchaser Guarantor Warranties
means the warranties given by the Purchaser Guarantor pursuant to clause 9 and set out in Part A of Schedule 4;
Purchaser Obligation
means any representation, warranty, indemnity or undertaking to pay given by the Purchaser to BG (on its own account or on behalf of the Seller) under this Agreement;
Purchaser Proportion
means the proportion of equity interests in Comgás held by the Purchaser at the relevant time as a percentage of the total equity interests in Comgás (and for the purposes of paragraphs 10 and 11 of Schedule 3, the relevant time shall be the date of the recovery referred to in those paragraphs);
Purchaser’s Bank Account
means the Purchaser’s bank account notified to BG in writing at least 10 Business Days prior to Closing (and/or such other account(s) as BG and the Purchaser may agree in writing);
Purchaser Warranties
means the warranties given by Purchaser pursuant to clause 9 and set out in Part B of Schedule 4;
Relevant Property
means the Properties and any premises·now or previously owned, leased, used, occupied or controlled by Comgás;
Relief
has the meaning given in the Tax Deed;
Representatives
means, in relation to a party, its respective Affiliates and the directors, officers, employees, agents, advisers, accountants and consultants of that party and/or of its respective Affiliates;
Restricted Actions
means the matters listed in Schedule 6;
SAP Licenses
means certain IT software licensed by SAP (UK) Limited to the BG Guarantor under the following orders, which the BG Guarantor subsequently assigned to Comgás in return for the payment of an annual maintenance fee:
(a)
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Order 10184770 for 176 Professional, 26 Limited Professional and 202 iTutor licenses;
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(b)
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Order 10298200 for 21 Professional and 21 Limited Professional licenses; and
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(c)
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Order 10334710 for 10 mobile licenses;
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Senior Employees
means any employee of Comgás whose total remuneration in the 12 months prior to the date of this Agreement exceeded USD 1 million;
Shares
means 68,308,884 voting shares and 3,649,056 preferred shares issued by Comgás and registered in the name of the Seller;
Shell
means Shell Gas B.V., a corporation organised and existing according to the laws of The Netherlands, with its principal place of business at 30, Carel van Bylandtlaan, The Hague, The Netherlands;
Shareholder Proportion
means the proportion of equity interests in the Seller held by BG as at the date of this Agreement as a percentage of the total equity interests in the Seller, being 83.5074 per cent.;
Surviving Provisions
means clauses 3.6, 3.7 (Conditions), 10 (BG Guarantor Guarantee), II (Purchaser Guarantor Guarantee), 19 (Payments), 20 (Announcements), 21 (Confidentiality), 22 (Assignment), 24 (Costs), 25 (Notices), 26 (Whole Agreement), 27 (Waivers, Rights and Remedies), 28 (Counterparts), 29 (Variations), 30 (Invalidity), 31 (Third Party Enforcement Rights), 32 (Governing Law and Arbitration) and Schedule 7 (Definitions and Interpretation);
Tax
has the meaning given in the Tax Deed;
Tax Claim
means a claim for breach of one or more of the Warranties in paragraph 3 of Part A in Schedule 2 to this Agreement or a claim under the Tax Deed;
Tax Deed
means the tax deed of indemnity in the Agreed Form;
Third Party Claim
has the meaning given in clause 12.1;
Third Party Right
means any interest or equity of any person (including any right to acquire, option or right of pre-emption or conversion) or any mortgage, charge, pledge, lien, assignment, hypothecation, security interest, title retention or any other security agreement or arrangement, or any agreement to create any of the above;
Transaction Documents
means this Agreement, any and all documents required by the depositary agent of the Shares in order to formalise the transfer of the Shares from the Seller to the Purchaser, the Disclosure Letter, the Closing Disclosure Letter, the Deed of Waiver and Amendment and any other documents in Agreed Form;
Unconditional Date
has the meaning given in clause 3.8;
VAT
means value added tax and any other sales or turnover tax;
Warranty Claim
means a Fundamental Warranty Claim or a General Warranty Claim, as the context requires; and
Working Hours
means 9.30am to 5.30pm in the relevant location on a Business Day.
2.
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Interpretation
. In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires:
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(a)
|
references to a
person
include any individual, firm, body corporate (wherever incorporated), government, state or agency of a state or any joint venture, association, partnership, works council or employee representative body (whether or not having separate legal personality);
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(b)
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headings do not affect the interpretation of this Agreement; the singular shall include the plural and vice versa; and references to one gender include all genders;
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(c)
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references to any English legal term or concept shall, in respect of any jurisdiction other than England, be construed as references to the term or concept which most nearly corresponds to it in that jurisdiction;
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(d)
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the expressions parent undertaking and subsidiary undertaking shall have the meaning given in sections 1162 and 1161 of the Companies Act 2006;
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(e)
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the parties acknowledge that they have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and, in the event that a question of interpretation arises (including as to the intention of the parties), no presumption or burden of proof shall arise in favor or against any party based on the authorship of any provisions;
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(f)
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references to Reais or R$ are references. to the lawful currency from time to time of Brazil;
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(g)
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references to US$ or US dollars are references to the lawful currency from time to time of the United States of America;
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(h)
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any statement in this Agreement qualified by the expression
as far as BG is aware
or
to the best of the BG’s knowledge
or
to the knowledge of BG
or any similar expression shall be deemed only to be made on the basis of the actual knowledge of BG at the date of this Agreement or immediately prior ,to Closing (as applicable) provided that a matter shall be deemed to be within the actual awareness and knowledge of BG if it:
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(i)
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is within the knowledge, information or belief of (A) any director of BG, (B) any BG-appointed director of the Seller or (C) any member of the BG Deal Team (or any persons occupying the equivalent positions of members of the BG Deal Team between the date of this Agreement and Closing) or (D) in relation only to the Tax Warranties, the BG Tax Team (or any persons occupying the equivalent positions of members of the BG Tax Team between the date of this Agreement and Closing) (the persons referred to in (A) to (D) together the
BG Awareness Team
); and
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(ii)
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without prejudice to sub-paragraph (i) above, in relation to the Integral Warranties deemed to be repeated immediately prior to Closing, would have been within the knowledge, information or belief of members of the BG Awareness Team if they had made substantially similar preparations and enquiries to those made by the BG Awareness Team prior to signing;
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(i)
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any phrase introduced by the terms including, include, in particular or any similar expression shall be construed as illustrative and shall not limit the sense of the words preceding those terms; and
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(j) the word “or” is not exclusive.
3.
Enactments
. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, any express reference to an enactment (which includes any legislation in any jurisdiction) includes references to (i) that enactment as amended, consolidated or re-enacted by or under any other enactment before or after the date of this Agreement; (ii) any enactment which that enactment re-enacts (with or without modification); and (iii) any subordinate legislation (including regulations) made (before or after the date of this Agreement) under that enactment, as amended, consolidated or re-enacted as described at (i) or (ii) above, except to the extent that any of the matters referred to in (i) to (iii) occurs after the date of this Agreement and increases or alters the liability of the Seller, BG, the BG Guarantor or the Purchaser under this Agreement.
4.
Schedules
. The Schedules comprise schedules to this Agreement and form part of this Agreement.
5.
Inconsistencies
. Where there is any inconsistency between the definitions set out in this Schedule and the definitions set out in any clause or any other Schedule, then, for the purposes of construing such clause or Schedule, the definitions set out in such clause or Schedule shall prevail.
SIGNATURE
This Agreement is signed by duly authorised representatives of the parties:
SIGNED
for and on behalf of
INTEGRAL
INVESTMENTS B.V.
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)
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SIGNATURE:
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)
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)
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)
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NAME:
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SIGNED
for and on behalf of
BG GAS SÃO PAULO
INVESTMENTS B.V.
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)
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SIGNATURE:
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)
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)
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)
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NAME:
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SIGNED
for and on behalf of
BG
ENERGY HOLDINGS LIMITED
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)
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SIGNATURE:
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)
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)
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)
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NAME:
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SIGNED
for and on behalf of
PROVENCE PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.
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)
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SIGNATURE:
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)
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NAME:
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Marcos H. Lutz
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)
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SIGNATURE:
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)
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NAME:
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Marcelo S.S. Portela
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SIGNED
for and on behalf of
COSAN S.A. INDÚSTRIA
E COMÉRCIO
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)
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SIGNATURE:
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)
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NAME:
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Marcos H. Lutz
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)
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SIGNATURE:
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)
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NAME:
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Marcelo S.S. Portela
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EXHIBIT 8.1
SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT
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Jurisdiction of Incorporation
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Anniston Pte. Ltd
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Singapore
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Commonwealth Carriers S.A.
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British Virgin Islands
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Island S Management Corp
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British Virgin Islands
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Broeder Limited
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British Virgin Islands
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Cosan S.A. Indústria e Comércio
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Brazil
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Administração de Participações Aguassanta Ltda.
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Brazil
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Nova Agrícola Ponte Alta S.A.
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Brazil
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Vertical UK LLP
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British Virgin Islands
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Águas da Ponte Alta S.A.
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Brazil
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Vale da Ponte Alta S.A.
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Brazil
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Barrapar Participações S.A.
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Brazil
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Aliança Indústria e Comércio de Açúcar e Álcool S.A.
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Brazil
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Bioinvestments Negócios e Participações S.A.
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Brazil
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Proud Participações S.A.
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Brazil
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Cosan Overseas Limited
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Cayman Islands
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Pasadena Empreendimentos e Participações S.A.
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Brazil
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Cosan Cayman II Limited
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Cayman Islands
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Cosan Trading S.A.
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Brazil
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Novo Rumo Logística S.A.
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Brazil
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Cosan Biomassa S.A.
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Brazil
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Usina Santa Luiza S.A.
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Brazil
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Raízen S.A.
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Brazil
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Raízen Energia Participações S.A.
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Brazil
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Raízen Combustíveis S.A.
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Brazil
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Rumo Logística Operadora Multimodal S.A. (former Cosan Operadora Portuária S.A.)
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Brazil
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Logispot Armazéns Gerais S.A.
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Brazil
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Cosan Lubrificantes e Especialidades S.A.
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Brazil
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Cosan Cayman Finance Limited
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Cayman Islands
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CCL Cayman Finance Limited
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Cayman Islands
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Stallion Sociedade Anonima
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Paraguay
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Novvi S.A.
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Brazil
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Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A.
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Brazil
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Tellus Participações S.A.
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Brazil
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Companhia de Gás de São Paulo - COMGÁS
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Brazil
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Cosan Lubes Investment Limited
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Brazil
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Comma Oil Chemicals
Raízen Energia S.A.
Cosan U.S.
Radar II Propriedades Agrícolas S.A.
Cosan Global Limited
Aldwych Temple Business Venture Company Ltd.
Terras da Ponte Alta S.A.
Nova Santa Bárbara Agrícola S.A.
Nova Amaralina S.A. Propriedades Agrícolas
Cosan Infraestrutura S.A.
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England
Brazil
United States
Brazil
Cayman Islands
British Virgin Islands
Brazil
Brazil
Brazil
Brazil
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EXHIBIT 12.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Cosan Limited;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The company’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the company and have:
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a)
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
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b)
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Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
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c)
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
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d)
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Disclosed in this report any change in the company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting; and
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5. The company’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the company’s auditors and the audit committee of the company’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
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a)
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
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b)
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Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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Date: July 31, 2013
By:
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/s/ Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello
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Name:
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Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello
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Title:
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Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT 12.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Marcelo Eduardo Martins, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Cosan Limited;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The company’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the company and have:
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a)
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
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b)
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Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
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c)
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
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d)
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Disclosed in this report any change in the company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting; and
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5. The company’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the company’s auditors and the audit committee of the company’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
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a)
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
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b)
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Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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Date: July 31, 2013
By:
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/s/ Marcelo Eduardo Martins
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Name:
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Marcelo Eduardo Martins
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Title:
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Chief Financial and
Investor Relations Officer
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EXHIBIT 13.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE U.S. SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
The certification set forth below is being submitted in connection with the Annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 ( the “Report”) for the purposes of complying with Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
I, Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello, the Chief Executive Officer of Cosan Limited, certify that, to the best of my knowledge:
1. the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2. the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: July 31, 2013
By:
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/s/ Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello
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Name:
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Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello
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Title:
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Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT 13.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE U.S. SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
The certification set forth below is being submitted in connection with the Annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 ( the “Report”) for the purposes of complying with Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
I, Marcelo Eduardo Martins, the Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer of Cosan Limited, certify that, to the best of my knowledge:
1. the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2. the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: July 31, 2013
By:
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/s/ Marcelo Eduardo Martins
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Name:
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Marcelo Eduardo Martins
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Title:
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Chief Financial and
Investor Relations Officer
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