SAO PAULO, Aug. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultrapar
Participacoes S.A. (BM&FBOVESPA: UGPA3 / NYSE: UGP), a
multi-business company engaged in specialized distribution and
retail (Ipiranga / Ultragaz / Extrafarma), specialty chemicals
(Oxiteno) and storage for liquid bulk (Ultracargo), hereby reports
its results for the second quarter of 2015.
Main highlights in 2Q15
- ULTRAPAR'S NET REVENUES TOTAL R$ 19
BILLION IN 2Q15, AN 11% GROWTH OVER 2Q14.
- ULTRAPAR'S EBITDA REACHES R$ 846
MILLION IN 2Q15, A 13% GROWTH OVER 2Q14. EXCLUDING EXPENSES
RELATED TO THE FIRE IN SANTOS AND NON-RECURRING GAINS, ULTRAPAR'S
EBITDA WOULD HAVE GROWN 19% COMPARED TO 2Q14.
- NET EARNINGS REACH R$ 331 MILLION
IN 2Q15, A 10% GROWTH OVER 2Q14.
- DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION OF R$ 437
MILLION FOR 1H15 APPROVED, A 12% GROWTH COMPARED TO
DIVIDENDS FOR 1H14.
- SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM TOTALS 935 THOUSAND SHARES IN 2Q15,
REACHING 2.8 MILLION SHARES ACQUIRED IN 1H15.
"We are pleased to present one more quarter of positive
earnings progression, continuing the trend seen in previous years,
even in an environment of economic downturn. This performance is
the result of continuous and relevant investments to strengthen and
expand our businesses, of our corporate governance designed towards
the alignment of interests and of Ultrapar's resilient nature,
which allow for a consistent performance through the economic
cycles. We also conducted some changes in Ultrapar's executive
board, in line with my commitment of contributing to the company's
leadership development. For the second semester, we plan to
continue investing in Ultrapar's strengthening and growth, creating
opportunities for our businesses and partners, providing our
customers with more convenience and quality and creating value for
the company."
Thilo Mannhardt – CEO
Results conference call
Brazilian conference call
August 7, 2015
10:00 a.m. (US EST)
Sao Paulo – SP
Telephone for connection: +55 11 2188 0155
Code: Ultrapar
International conference call
August 7, 2015
11:30 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$ 65.70/share (06/30/15)
UGP = US$ 21.02/ADR (06/30/15)
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SOURCE Ultrapar Participações S.A.