In addition to the expressive profit, the data for the first quarter of the year show the estimate of R$ 5.2 billion in taxes in the concept of competence, and R$ 7.1 billion in the concept of cash, thus substantially contributing to the federal government’s fiscal result in 2019.

The infrastructure sector, with emphasis on investments in electric power and transportation, grew 71% in the period and received R$ 7 billion Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises received R$ 6.25 bi (43.2% of total)

The infrastructure sector stood out among the approvals in 2018, with a performance 60% higher than that observed in 2017 and a total of R$ 47.6 billion, just over 50% of approvals in the year.

On his behalf and the entire BNDES team, President Joaquim Levy appreciates the commitment, dedication and work done by directors Prates and Ramos, who "have contributed a lot to the Bank in their long careers at the institution."