Copasa

18 articles about "Copasa"

Brazilian water stocks end 2011 on a high Vol 13, Issue 1 (January 2012)

The valuation premia attached to quoted Brazilian water companies in 2011 ensured a healthy outperformance across the board. The sector beat the iBovespa index by more than 40%.

Capital outflows hit specialist water funds Vol 13, Issue 1 (January 2012)

In theory, water stocks outperformed the market in 2011. In practice, the main specialist water funds struggled to match the GWI Water Index, and investors continued to move away from the sector. What is the outlook for 2012?

CAB picks up two new passengers Vol 12, Issue 10 (October 2011)

The Brazilian water concessionaire is poised to take on new shareholders ahead of a possible IPO revival. Alexandre Spatuzza reports from São Paulo.

Regulatory reform divides Brazilian water stocks Vol 11, Issue 1 (January 2010)

The relative outperformance of Copasa versus Sabesp on the Brazilian stock market last year was partly down to greater clarity over tariff reform in Minas Gerais state. The tables were turned in early January 2010, however.

800m now served by private sector Vol 10, Issue 11 (November 2009)

David Lloyd Owen reviews the progress of the Pinsent Masons Water Yearbook’s first eleven, and recommends some holiday reading.

Southwest heads in the right direction Vol 10, Issue 2 (February 2009)

The resolution of a long-running legal dispute sent Southwest Water’s share price soaring this month. The sudden departure of Veolia’s CFO, meanwhile, ups the ante ahead of the company’s results announcement on 6th March.

Brazilians slip, despite sound fundamentals Vol 10, Issue 1 (January 2009)

The shares of the listed Brazilian water companies fell in line with the market last year. Access to capital will prove a key driver for future investment flows.

Brazilian Water 1 – ROW 0 Vol 9, Issue 6 (June 2008)

Brazilian water stocks have offered one of the few consistent growth areas in the global water sector this year. Copasa’s successful secondary offering in May will be followed by the IPO of Nova Cedae in 2009.

USD240m Copasa share sale boosts liquidity Vol 9, Issue 5 (May 2008)

Two of Copasa’s major shareholders liquidated their stakes in the company on 24 April. Was it worth waiting seven months for?

Sabesp leads Brazilian charge in 2007 Vol 9, Issue 4 (April 2008)

A 36% jump in net profits last year pushed Sabesp way ahead of the competition in the Brazilian water sector. It has more profit-boosting tricks up its sleeve.