Banco Pine’s Q2 Profit Nearly Doubles to US$32.6 Million
Banco Pine's Q2 2026 profit nearly doubled to R$165.7 million (US$32.6 million), with a 37.5% return on equity and a...
August 12, 2026Section
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Brava Energia Q2 Profit Falls 17%, but Revenue Hits Record
Brava Energia Q2 net income fell 16.9% to R$871 million (US$170 million), with record revenue and EBITDA, as Ecopetrol secures...
August 12, 2026
Natura Q2 Net Income Slumps 82% to US$6.9 Million on Brazil Woes
Natura Q2 net income fell 82% to R$35 million (US$6.9 million) on Brazil operational issues and higher financial expenses, with...
August 12, 2026
Localiza Q2 Net Income Hits US$197 Million, Swinging from Year-Ago Loss
Localiza Q2 net income reached R$1.003 billion, swinging from a loss, with adjusted growth of 30.6% year over year. Revenue...
August 12, 2026
Oi Again Postpones Financial Disclosures Amid Judicial Recovery
Oi again postpones disclosures of four financial reports, including annual results, citing judicial recovery impacts and asset sale processes.
August 12, 2026
Assaí Denies Merger Talks With Grupo Muffato, Veja Reports
Assaí denies merger talks with Grupo Muffato, per Veja, amid speculation. Q2 results show strong revenue and profit growth. Learn...
August 12, 2026
Vinci Compass to Buy Navis Real-Estate Platform With US$157 Million in Assets
Vinci Compass acquires Navi real-estate platform with R$800 million AUM, adding four listed REITs and boosting multi-strategy presence.
August 12, 2026
Multiplan Sells 9.33% Stake in ParkShoppingBarigüi for US$49.1 Million
Multiplan sells 9.33% stake in ParkShoppingBarigüi for R$250 million, reducing its holding to 84%. The ParkShoppingBarigüi stake sale aligns with...
August 12, 2026
Cruzeiro do Sul Educação Q2 Net Income Up 60.6% to US$19.8 Million
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacao Q2 results show net income up 60.6% to R$100.7M, driven by medicine and health courses. EBITDA...
August 12, 2026