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environment.Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited, a Bermuda-based investment company, sold its 56% stake in Wilson Sons S.A
After taxes and transaction costs, Ocean Wilsons received about US$594 million in net proceeds.The company plans to return a portion of this
money to its shareholders through a tender offer for up to 20% of its shares
MSC secured before finalizing the deal.Wilson Sons operates major container terminals in Rio Grande and Salvador and manages one of Latin
The company reported strong results in the first quarter of 2025, with sales of BRL 767.3 million and net income of BRL 194.6 million.Wilson
(Photo Internet reproduction)These figures show significant growth compared to the previous year
56.47% interest in Wilson Sons
Following the acquisition, MSC announced a mandatory tender offer to buy the remaining shares and delist the company from the Brazilian
stock exchange.This move comes as Brazil faces a wave of delistings
The number of companies on the B3 exchange dropped from 463 in 2021 to 421 in 2025, with no new IPOs in over three years
High interest rates, a weakened currency, and political uncertainty have driven this trend.In 2024, foreign investors withdrew R$33 billion
from the market, though some funds returned in early 2025
public market shrinks, limiting investment options and transparency for local investors
