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BOVESPA Announces BOVESPA MAIS - A New Listing Segment For Companies That Need A Gradual Access To The Capital Market

Date 17/05/2005

BOVESPA announced on May 16, a new listing segment for companies that need a gradual access to the capital market. The concept for this new segment was developed after consulting with financial institutions, private equity funds, the Brazilian Development Bank – BNDES and target companies on this segment. This segment will have listing requirements equivalent to the Novo Mercado, incorporating the highest standards in corporate governance and transparency; it will allow a certain flexibility on the trading side to accommodate the different liquidity stages of the company; and, will include several initiatives from BOVESPA to improve the visibility of those companies.

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