SAO PAULO, Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultrapar
Participacoes S.A. (BM&FBOVESPA: UGPA3 / NYSE: UGP), a company
engaged in fuel distribution (Ultragaz/Ipiranga), specialty
chemicals (Oxiteno) and storage for liquid bulk (Ultracargo),
hereby reports its results for the fourth quarter and the year
2012.
We present in 4Q12 one more quarter of positive results
progression, with 32% and 36% growth in EBITDA and net income,
respectively. We closed 2012 achieving significant growth and
record levels of results, even in a more challenging macroeconomic
environment.
- ULTRAPAR'S NET REVENUES REACH R$ 54
BILLION IN 2012, AN 11% GROWTH OVER 2011
- ULTRAPAR'S EBITDA AMOUNTS TO R$ 2.4
BILLION IN 2012, UP 18% OVER 2011
- ULTRAPAR'S NET INCOME EXCEEDS R$ 1
BILLION IN 2012, GROWTH OF 19% OVER 2011
- ULTRAPAR RECEIVES THE 2012 IBGC CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AWARD
- APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION OF R$ 354 MILLION, RESULTING IN TOTAL DIVIDENDS OF
R$ 627 MILLION FOR 2012,
CORRESPONDING TO A 62% PAYOUT FOR THE YEAR AND A 19% GROWTH OVER
2011.
"With great enthusiasm I assume the position of CEO of
Ultrapar, a sound company that has presented sustained growth over
its 75 years through different political and economic scenarios in
Brazil. In 2012 it was no
different: we closed the year with significant earnings growth,
despite the lower economic growth. It was also a year of important
achievements, conclusion of investments and recognitions. Looking
to the future, we have businesses that present several growth
opportunities, with quality and profitability, and I am confident
that we will continue the path of value creation."
Thilo Mannhardt – CEO
Results conference call
Brazilian conference call
February 22nd, 2013
9:00 a.m. (US EST)
São Paulo – SP
Telephone for connection: +55 11 2188 0155
Code: Ultrapar
International conference call
February 22nd, 2013
10:30 a.m. (US EST)
Participants in Brazil: 0800 891
0015
Participants in the USA: 1 877 317
6776
International participants: +1 412 317 6776
Code: Ultrapar
IR Contact
E-mail: invest@ultra.com.br
Telephone: + 55 11 3177 7014
Website: www.ultra.com.br
Ultrapar Participacoes S.A.
UGPA3 = R$ 46.29/share (12/31/12)
UGP = US$ 22.28/ADR (12/31/12)
SOURCE Ultrapar Participacoes S.A.