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Investing in Brazil: Overview

Since 2007, the Brazilian Government has worked to set the country as a leader in regional and international integration, promoting diplomatic meetings and mediating South American controversies. In the economic sphere, the objective has been to improve the macroeconomic stability and international credit. Brazil objectives are to abandon the condition of an emerging market to consolidate its position of credible international interlocutor. In order to reach this objective, in april 2007 it was approved the “PAC” – Plano de Aceleração do Crescimento – a plan to accelerate the country’s growth focused on internal infrastructure, enforcing investments and rebuilding the fiscal system. The results could be seen in the end of 2007: PIL of 1.323 billion dollars and 10th player among the world economies, according to the the World Bank. For the second year sustaining a real growth rate of 5%, Brazil is facing the actual world crisis serenely, investing in
sustainable projects and attracting more foreign investors than ever
written by Ana Biavatti for Rodirquez Consulting

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Some insiders and probably most of the outsiders still consider boat building a hobby or a pure-passion venture. Although it is still like that for some boat builders, (and we are grateful for high quality unique vessels that often catch our eyes in the most unexpected bays) it isn’t anymore for those who are eyed or acquired by private equity funds and certainly it is not like that for those who are targeted by sovereign funds. Traditionally, sovereign funds operate on regulated markets such as the one for energy, commodities. In other cases at least a strategic investment approach which grants their[sovereign funds] country of origin some extra weight on the international political arena.
A few of years ago it was the turn of a minority stake of an Italian private aircraft manufacturer, then a very famous sports car manufacturer (F) and now these funds are looking at yacht builders. Specifically, a 625 billion-fund, namely Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, should be interested in some ’shopping’ among Italian well known Yacht builders.
Rodriquez Consulting ltd. is indeed available to all interested managers for a strategic analysis of any targeted company operating in the marittime industry, alternatively to identify feasible potential targets as well as to provide ‘ad hoc’ international market forecasts. Therefore, RC invites managers related to State General funds of Oman, Istithmar-Dubai, Kuwait Investment authority, Qatar investment authority, Dubai International Capital, National Fund Kazakhstan, Khazanah national of Malesia, China Investment Corporation and all their private equity divisions and subsidiaries to contact us for more information. Info@RodriquezConsulting.com

Rodriquez Consulting Ltd is currently planning a visit at the production plant of an advanced technology Light Helicopter manufacturer in order to envisage potential partnerships within the luxury industry of Yachts and Private aviation service providers.
Furthermore RC, might cooperate with the Helicopter manufacturer in order to secure private investment for a new manufacturing plant in Latin America in order for the manufacturer to satisfy demand for its product. The Helicopter has already won a design award. Although, it is quite unusual to see such a product next to design-must such as Ferrari 599 and other usual design-award-oriented products, RC believes it is an eloquent sign of how Helicopters and other flying machines are getting closer to common-use luxury vehicles.

Thanks to recent changes on investment risk index Brazil has become an opportunity for established brands and shipyards to expand their operations or outsource part of them.
Nonetheless, Brazil has a growing domestic market and significant tourism which turns the domestic market more then just worth considering.
A substantial coastal area and good weather throughout the year make Brazil naturally inclined to the leisure yacht industry, furthermore, huge natural resources make the country interesting also to the commercial shipbuilding industry.
Rodriquez Consulting Ltd, as always is at the forefront when it comes to exploring and analysing emerging situations, and is ready to support future market leaders.

Rodriquez Consulting is currently advising the recently born Bolici Yachts a brand of Bolici Group on its new line of superyachts, due to launch its first yachts in 2010.
The Bolici Yachts 136 will be a high quality glass fiber yacht able to cruise at 25-26 knots in full comfort.
R.C. already organized the Dubai boat show 2008 preview of the Bolici Yachts 136 to which it will add many other presentations and previews dedicated to the 136 and of the other yachts which are currently on the drawing boards.
A very ambitious yacht to launch for a new brand but Bolici Yachts has all the numbers to do the job exceptionally.
Also thanks to the contribute of Rodriquez Consulting and to the great industry professionals that are supporting the project.