- 05/15/2012 :: BNDES launches a public call-for-managers of two venture capital funds focused on innovation
The BNDES is receiving proposals in answer to the public call-for-managers (two) of Share Investment Funds for companies with annual net revenue up to R$ 150 million, focused on innovation. The BNDES’ participation may reach up to 35% of the committed capital in each fund.

- 05/11/2012 :: BNDESPAR will make a public offering of the Carbon Efficient Index Fund
The BNDESPAR has filed a request to register the Public Offering of shares of the ECOO11 Fund — iShares Carbon Efficient Index (ICO2) Brazil – Index Fund at the Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM). The initial amount of the operation, designed for both individual and institutional investors, will be R$ 1.5 billion, which may be increased by up to 35% depending on demand.

- 05/10/2012 :: BNDES approves credit of R$ 358 million for four wind farms in Ceará
The board of directors of the BNDES approved R$ 358 million in financing for the construction of four wind farms in the state of Ceará. The projects comprise the Trairi Project, which will have a total installed capacity of 115.4 MW and will begin operations in January 2013.

- 04/30/2012 :: BNDES and JBIC sign agreement to support projects of mutual interest
The memorandum formalizes the interest of both institutions in establishing a joint cooperation initiative which aims to provide financial support for projects of Brazilian and Japanese interest to be developed in other countries, with a special focus on projects in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.

- 04/19/2012 :: BNDES’ disbursements reach R$ 24.5 billion in the 1st quarter
Disbursements from the BNDES reached R$ 24.5 billion in the first quarter of this year, almost on par with the same period last year. Meanwhile, consultations and eligibilities of projects in the Bank grew significantly.

- 04/12/2012 :: BNDES approves R$ 373.5 million in financing to Renault Brazil
The board of directors of the BNDES approved R$ 373.5 million in financing to Renault Brazil for the company’s three-year engineering program and some social initiatives. The BNDES’ resources, which represent 67% of the total investments, are from the BNDES’ Engineering Support Program (BNDES Proengenharia) and Investment Maintenance Program (BNDES PSI).

- 04/03/2012 :: BNDES reduces rates and extends loans terms to encourage investment
As part of the measures announced by the federal government to stimulate investment, the BNDES has significantly reduced the cost of its financing for machinery and equipment, extending loan terms and its maximum levels of participation.

- 03/29/2012 :: BNDES and official banks of BRICS countries sign an accord to finance companies in local currency
The president of the BNDES, Luciano Coutinho, and the presidents of the development banks in China, Russia, India and South Africa, all countries that comprise the so-called BRICS bloc, signed two accords today that pave the way to intensifying economic relations between these emerging powers.

- 03/13/2012 :: BNDES and Interbank finance exports of Brazilian machinery to Peru
On March 12, the BNDES and the Banco Internacional Del Perú S.A.A. (Interbank) signed a financing contract for Brazilian exports of machinery and equipment to Peru. Funding will be made through the support modality called BNDES Exim Automatic, under the BNDES’ Exim Post-Shipment line.

- 03/07/2012 :: BNDES approves credit of R$ 389 million for five wind farms in Brazil’s Northeast
The board of directors of the BNDES approved R$ 389 million in financing for the construction of five wind farms in Brazil’s Northeast. The funds will also finance the respective associated Transmission Systems. The farms, four in Rio Grande do Norte and one in Bahia, will have an installed capacity of 138 MW and will be controlled by both Meoenergia and Iberdrola Renováveis do Brasil.

- 02/28/2012 :: BNDES profit was R$ 9 billion in 2011
The BNDES posted a net profit of R$ 9 billion in 2011. Gross earnings (before taxes and administrative costs) were influenced by the good performance of the credit and variable-income portfolios, which contributed 94% to profit. The treasury portfolio also had a positive impact, accounting for 6% of the Bank’s result in the year.

- 02/16/2012 :: BNDES approves R$307 million for first Hyundai plant in Brazil
The BNDES has approved financing of R$ 307.4 million for automaker Hyundai Motor Brasil to set up an industrial plant in the city of Piracicaba (state of São Paulo) to manufacture passenger vehicles.

- 02/13/2012 :: Ministry of the Environment and BNDES launch line of credit for projects to reduce emissions
On February 13, the Minister of the Environment, Izabella Teixeira, and the president of the BNDES, Luciano Coutinho, are launching the lines of credit for the Climate Fund Program. The aim is to provide support for projects related to efforts aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and in adapting to climate change.

- 01/23/2012 :: BNDES’ disbursements reach R$140 billion in 2011
The BNDES’ disbursements closed the year 2011 at R$ 139.7 billion. The result was within the Bank’ expectations and allowed the institution to continue contributing to the expansion of investments in the Brazilian economy, with emphasis on the infrastructure sector.

- 01/23/2012 :: BNDES aproves support conditions airport concessions in Guarulhos, Brasília and Viracopos
The board of directors of the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has approved the basic financial support conditions for public services concessions in expanding, maintaining and exploring the international airports in Brasilia (Federal District), Campinas and Guarulhos (satellite cities both in the state of São Paulo).

- 01/11/2012 :: BNDES Prorenova provides supports of R$ 4 billion for renovation and implementation of sugarcane farms
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has created a new program to encourage the production of sugarcane by financing the renovation of old sugarcane farms and the expansion of the cultivated area. The BNDES Prorenova has a budget of R$ 4 billion.