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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.

27/5/2008 – On 15 May 1934, the William Starling Burgess Design J-Class Rainbow was launched at the Herreschoff Yard in Bristol, Rhode Island, USA. She was built to defend the America’s Cup against Endeavour in 1934. The first 2 races where tough for Rainbow but the last 4 races she beaded challenger Endeavour. Owner Vanderbilt laid Rainbow up in a dry dock and then refitted her. In 1937 she was sold to Chandler Hovey and contended for defence of the Cup. Sadly for her, Ranger won and became the new defender for the next Cup. In 1940 Rainbow was sold for scrap.

Dykstra & Partners Naval Architects where chosen to give Rainbow a new life. A repeat client, the former owner of Windrose of Amsterdam, showed his trust in the Dykstra team to be the Naval Architects and designers for this new J-Class yacht. The 46m schooner Windrose of Amsterdam set the Trans Atlantic schooner record at 10,5 days in 2005, the previous record of 12 days was set by Charley Barr with Atlantic in 1905.

The 40m J-Class Rainbow will be built in aluminum and designed according to the JCA (J Class Association) maximum performance rules. She is expected to launch in 2010. Dykstra & Partners have gained over 20 years of J-Class experience and where responsible for the rebuilds of the J-Class yachts: Shamrock V, Velsheda, Endeavour, refit of Ranger and the new build Endeavour II. Rainbow will be the second new J-Class in order for the Dykstra team. More new J-Class projects are in design for clients.

To keep the J-Class fleet and races alive and to encourage new build yachts to enter the field, new JCA maximum performance rules have been developed, including allowing aluminum as building material. The new rule is a VPP (Velocity Prediction Program) based rating system which puts limits to the performance. This new rule has been developed by the Dykstra & Partners office and the Wolfson Unit in Southampton. The aim of the JCA, the Dykstra team and the rule is to bring fair & close racing to the fleet and to give all designs a chance of winning (on a handicap-based system). Over the years the Dykstra team gained an enormous amount of hands-on information by racing on all the J’s in the current fleet.

In order to put the boost on the newly design boats by Porsche design studio and produced by Fearless yachts Florida, United States, Fearless Yachts LLC enters a reverse mengers operation which grants the company new investment capital from the public market.
The reverse merger was possible thanks to New Era Marketing LLC the company that now owns Fearless Yachts whose CEO Jeffrey Binder is working well to assure the company the right growth rate.

La finale con Saatchi & Saatchi. Obiettivo: riprogettare la comunicazione di gruppo anche a livello internazionale.
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E’ stata resa nota ieri la decisione del produttore forlivese di motor yacht da 7 a 80 metri di affidare a Leo Burnett il compito di costruire una strategia di comunicazione a livello di gruppo. “L’azienda cercava un partner che la affiancasse nella definizione di una piattaforma di comunicazione corporate, da poter declinare in un secondo tempo sui propri nove marchi”, commenta Nicola Novellone, coo dell’agenzia. “E’ presto per entrare nei dettagli delle singole attività. Aspettiamo il debrief”.