Vale may acquire 25% stake in Petrobras' oil and gas blocks

Posted on: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:26:00 EDT


Symbols: CVROY
Jun 30, 2009 (Datamonitor Financial Deals Tracker via COMTEX) --
CVROY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- According to Reuters, Vale S.A. (formerly Companhia Vale do Rio Doce) may acquire a 25% stake in exploration rights for oil and gas blocks off Brazil's coast from Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.

Vale is a metal mining company, while Petrobras is an integrated energy holding company. Both the companies are based in Brazil.

Deal Type    Acquisition
Sub-Category Asset Purchase
Deal Status Rumour: 2009-06-25

Deal Participants

Target (Company)   Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - Oil and Gas Blocks - Brazil
Acquirer (Company) Vale S.A. (formerly Companhia Vale do Rio Doce)
Vendor (Company) Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.
% Acquisition 25%

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