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Announcement to the market
Disclosure on the Increase in Ownership Interest
São Paulo, June 9, 2010 GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and BM&FBOVESPA: GOLL4), the largest low-cost and low-fare airline in Latin America, announces that it has received the following notice from the shareholder AllianceBernstein L.P. and its affiliate AXA Investment Managers:
In accordance with the main section of article 12 of CVM Instruction Nº. 358 of January 3, 2002, AllianceBernstein L.P. and its affiliate AXA Investment Managers (AllianceBernstein), at Avenue of the Americas, 1345, New York, NY, Unites States of America, in its capacity as New York, NY, Unites States of America, in its capacity as managers of funds and/or other discretionary investment management clients abroad, hereby informs that the funds and/or other discretionary investment management clients abroad under their administration acquired, through certain deals on stock exchanges, directly or through American Depositary Receipts ADRs, preferred shares issues by GOL LINHAS AÉREAS INTELIGENTES S.A. (Company), which amounts, currently, 8,748,869 (eight million, seven hundred and forty-eight thousand, eight hundred sixty-nine) preferred shares issued by the Company, corresponding to 6.568% of all shares of such class. This is a minority investment that does not involve a change in the composition of corporate control or a change in the management structure of the Company. Currently, AllianceBernstein does not target any quantity of the Companys preferred shares. No other affiliate of the AllianceBernstein hold any interest on the Company. There are no convertible debentures already held, directly or indirectly, by AllianceBernstein or related person, nor any agreement or contract regulating voting rights or the purchase and sale of securities issued by the Company, to which AllianceBernstein or any related person is a party.
About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. | ||
Contact | GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and BMF&BOVESPA: GOLL4), the largest low-cost and low-fare airline in Latin America, offers more than 860 daily flights to 50 destinations that connect all the important cities in Brazil and 12 major destinations in South America and Caribbean. The Company operates a young, modern fleet of Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft, the safest and most comfortable of its class, with high aircraft utilization and efficiency levels. Fully committed to seeking innovative solutions through the use of cutting-edge technology, the Company - via its GOL, VARIG, GOLLOG, SMILES and VOE FÁCIL brands - offers its clients easy payment facilities, a wide range of complementary services and the best cost-benefit ratio in the market.
This release contains forward-looking statements relating to the prospects of the business, estimates for operating and financial results, and those related to growth prospects of GOL. These are merely projections and, as such, are based exclusively on the expectations of GOLs management concerning the future of the business and its continued access to capital to fund the Companys business plan. Such forward-looking statements depend, substantially, on changes in market conditions, government regulations, competitive pressures, the performance of the Brazilian economy and the industry, among other factors and risks disclosed in GOLs filed disclosure documents and are, therefore, subject to change without prior notice.
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Investor Relations | ||
Leonardo Pereira Vice President / CFO |
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Rodrigo Alves Head of IR |
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Raquel Kim Investor Relations |
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Mario Liao Investor Relations |
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Phone.: (55 11) 2128-4700 |
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E-mail: ri@golnaweb.com.br | ||
Website: www.voegol.com.br/ir | ||
Twitter: www.twitter.com/GOLinvest | ||
Corporate Communications |
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Phone.: (55 11) 2128-4413 |
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E-mail: comcorp@golnaweb.com.br | ||
Twitter : wwww.twitter.com/GOLcomunicacao | ||
Media Relations | ||
Edelman (USA and Europe): |
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Meaghan Smith and Robby Corrado |
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Phone.: +1 (212) 704-8196 / 704-4590 |
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E-mail: meaghan.smith@edelman.com | ||
or robert.corrado@edelman.com |
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GOL LINHAS AÉREAS INTELIGENTES S.A. | ||
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/S/ Leonardo Porciúncula Gomes Pereira | |
Name: Leonardo Porciúncula Gomes Pereira
Title: Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer |
This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates offuture economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will a ctually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.