Background
Luiz Eduardo Costa (“LEC”) is a partner at brasilpar since 2005, and he is responsible for origination and execution of M&A and corporate finance advisory.
before joining Brasilpar, LEC held various senior positions in financial institutions:
as MD at ABN AMRO Real he was responsible for the corporate finance activities of in Latin America, and among other sold the operations of Dutch retailer ROYAL AHOLD in Brazil, Argentina and Peru and led some major capital market transactions for CVRD and Petrobras.
began his career at Citibank, New York as management trainee, and moved to key positions in Corporate and Investment Bank. Head of Brazil M&A and Private Equity activities for 5 years.
Experience
Coca Cola, USA, sale of its Rio de Janeiro bottling operations to a Brazilian investor.
Agip Petroli, Italy, acquisition of a chain of gas station chain from Royal Dutch Shell in Brazil.
Novo Nordisk, Denmark, acquisition of control and delisting of Biobras, a lead Brazilian producer of insulin for diabetes control.
BHP, Australia, tentative acquisition or Caemi Minerals, a J/V between Mitsui and local producers for the exploration of iron ore.
ABN AMRO Bank, Holland, sale of its asset management operations in Argentina.
Yara Fertilizers, Norway, fairness opinion to support tender offer for the acquisition of Fertibras.
Pidilite industries, India, mapping, selection, and negotiation in the acquisition of a Brazilian chemical producer, Pulvitec.
Brazilian sugar and ethanol mills, various transactions to local and international players.
Fuji Oil, Japan, acquisition of Harald, a lead compound producer in Brazil.
Group Up, Cheque Dejeuner, France three acquisitions of relevant participations in:
Planvale, Vale Mais and Policard.
Imerys and Micron-ita, Brazil, merger of the two major local producers of phosphates.
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LEC has an MBA from the University of Southern California, and a degree in Economics from FMU.
He is married, has three children, and four beautiful and lovely grand daughters.
Enjoys cattle raising in Mato Grosso do Sul.
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LEC has an MBA from the University of Southern California, and a degree in Economics from FMU.
He is married, has three children, and four beautiful and lovely grand daughters.
Enjoys cattle raising in Mato Grosso do Sul.