The BNDES has approved R$ 5.4 billion in financing for the Oi Group, earmarked for the 2012-2014 investment plan. The project includes investments to expand and improve the installed capacity of the data access network, land-line and mobile, as well as the infrastructure of cable TV, besides investments in information technology.

The BNDES and the BM&FBOVESPA have defined the new theoretical portfolio for the Carbon Efficient Index (ICO2), which will be effective from January 7 to May 3, 2013, based on the trading floor closing on January 4, 2013. The portfolio comprises 36 shares from 35 companies.

The BNDES has approved R$ 2.4 billion in financing to build a new Fiat car plant, with a capacity of 250,000 units per year, in the municipality of Goiana (PE). In addition to the new production unit, the project entails installing an engine plant, a testing area, a suppliers’ network to develop new vehicles, and social investment in the local community.

The BNDES has approved a bridge loan in the amount of R$ 488 million for Inframérica Brasília S.A Airport Concessionaire to start works on expanding, maintaining and operating the Brasilia International Airport - Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, in the Federal District.