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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )*
(Name of Issuer)
Common Shares, without par value
(Title of Class of Securities)
(CUSIP Number)
Alceu
Duílo Calciolari
Av. Nações Unidas No. 8,501, 19th
Floor
05425-070 - São Paulo, SP - Brazil
Tel. + 55 (11) 3025-9000
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to
Receive Notices and Communications)
Copy
to:
Michael L. Fitzgerald, Esq.
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley &
McCloy LLP
One Chase Manhattan Plaza
New York, NY 10005
(212)530-5224
October 20, 2008
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. o
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting persons initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be filed for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Act) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
EIP Brazil Holdings, LLC [00-0000000] |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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SEC USE ONLY |
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) |
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CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
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United States
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SOLE VOTING POWER |
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NUMBER OF |
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SHARES |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
BENEFICIALLY |
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OWNED BY |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
REPORTING |
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
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18,229,607 |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
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18,229,607 |
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
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14.03% |
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) |
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
EI Fund II, L.P. [98-0485417] |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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SEC USE ONLY |
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) |
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CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
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Cayman Islands
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SOLE VOTING POWER |
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NUMBER OF |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
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14.03% |
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) |
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
EI Fund II GP, LLC [76-0819336] |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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SEC USE ONLY |
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) |
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CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
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United States
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SOLE VOTING POWER |
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NUMBER OF |
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SHARES |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
BENEFICIALLY |
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OWNED BY |
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18,229,607 |
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REPORTING |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
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18,229,607 |
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
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14.03% |
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
Equity International, LLC [26-2627964] |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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SEC USE ONLY |
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
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United States
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SOLE VOTING POWER |
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NUMBER OF |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
REPORTING |
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24,829,607 |
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
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19.11% |
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) |
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
EI Fund IV GP, LLC [26-1753063] |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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SEC USE ONLY |
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) |
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CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
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United States
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SOLE VOTING POWER |
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NUMBER OF |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
BENEFICIALLY |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
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6,600,000 |
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6,600,000 |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
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5.08% |
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CUSIP No. |
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
EI Fund IV, L.P. [98-0566279] |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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SEC USE ONLY |
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) |
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CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
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Cayman Islands
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SOLE VOTING POWER |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
BENEFICIALLY |
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6,600,000 |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
REPORTING |
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6,600,000 |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
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6,600,000 |
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
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5.08% |
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) |
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
EI Fund IV Pronto, LLC [80-0273905] |
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SEC USE ONLY |
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) |
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CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
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United States
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SOLE VOTING POWER |
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NUMBER OF |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
REPORTING |
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6,600,000 |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
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6,600,000 |
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) |
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Item 1. Security and Issuer.
This statement relates to Common Shares, without par value, and American Depositary Shares
(ADSs), as evidenced by American Depositary Receipts, each representing two Common
Shares, without par value, of Gafisa S.A. (Gafisa or the Company), a
corporation (sociedade anônima) organized under the laws of the Federal Republic of Brazil. The
Common Shares, including the Common Shares underlying the ADSs, are collectively referred to herein
as the Shares.
The principal executive offices of the Company are located at Av. Nações Unidas No. 8,501,
19th floor, 05425-070, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, and the Companys general telephone and
fax numbers are + 55 (11) 3025-9000 and + 55 (11) 3025-9348, respectively.
Item 2. Identity and Background.
This Schedule 13D is being jointly filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1 promulgated by the Securities
and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 13 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the Act)(a)-(f). The reporting persons for the purposes of this Statement (each, a
Reporting Person and collectively, the Reporting Persons) are as follows:
(1) EIP Brazil Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (EIP Brazil)
Business Address: c/o Equity International
Two North Riverside Plaza, 1700
Chicago, IL 60606
Principal Business: invest in entities in the real estate industry such as the Company
Criminal Proceedings: None
Applicable Civil, Judicial or Administrative Proceedings: None;
(2) EI Fund II, LP, a Cayman Islands limited partnership (the EI Fund II)
Business Address: 87 Mary St.
George Town
Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands, KY1-9001
Principal Business: invest in entities in the real estate industry such as the Company
Criminal Proceedings: None
Applicable Civil, Judicial or Administrative Proceedings: None;
(3) EI Fund II GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (EI Fund II GP)
Business Address: c/o Equity International
Two North Riverside Plaza, 1700
Chicago, IL 60606
Principal Business: serve as, and perform the functions of, the
general partner of EI Fund II
Criminal Proceedings: None
Applicable Civil, Judicial or Administrative Proceedings: None;
(4) EI Fund IV Pronto, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (EI Pronto)
Business Address: c/o Equity International
Two North Riverside Plaza, 1700
Chicago, IL 60606
Principal Business: invest in entities in the real estate industry such as the Company
Criminal Proceedings: None
Applicable Civil, Judicial or Administrative Proceedings: None;
(5) EI Fund IV, LP, a Cayman Islands limited partnership (the EI Fund IV)
Business Address: 87 Mary St.
George Town
Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands, KY1-9001
Principal Business: invest in entities in the real estate industry such as the Company
Criminal Proceedings: None
Applicable Civil, Judicial or Administrative Proceedings: None;
(6) EI Fund IV GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (EI Fund IV GP)
Business Address: c/o Equity International
Two North Riverside Plaza, 1700
Chicago, IL 60606
Principal Business: serve as, and perform the functions of, the
general partner of EI Fund IV
Criminal Proceedings: None
Applicable Civil, Judicial or Administrative Proceedings: None;
(7) Equity
International, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (EI),
Business Address: c/o Equity International
Two North Riverside Plaza, 1700
Chicago, IL 60606
Principal Business: invest in entities in the real estate industry such as the Company.
Criminal Proceedings: None
Applicable Civil, Judicial or Administrative Proceedings: None;
EI together with EIP Brazil, EI Fund II and EI Fund II GP are sometimes collectively referred
to herein as the EI Fund II Reporting Persons. EI together with EI Pronto, EI Fund IV and EI Fund
IV GP are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the EI Fund IV Reporting Persons.
The Reporting Persons have entered into a Joint Filing Agreement, a copy of which is filed
with this Schedule 13D as Exhibit A, pursuant to which the Reporting Persons have agreed to file
this statement jointly in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k) under the Act.
18,229,607 Shares reported in this Schedule 13D are owned directly by EIP Brazil. EIP Brazil
is wholly owned by EI Fund II and EI Fund II GP is the general partner of EI Fund II. EI Fund II
and EI Fund II GP may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the shares owned directly by EIP
Brazil.
3,300,000 ADSs representing 6,600,000 Shares reported in this Schedule 13D are owned directly
by EI Pronto. EI Pronto is wholly owned by EI Fund IV and EI Fund IV GP is the general partner of
EI Fund IV. EI Fund IV and EI Fund IV GP may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the Shares
owned directly by EI Pronto. Each of EI Fund II GP and EI Fund IV GP is indirectly wholly owned by
EI and EI may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the shares owned directly by EIP Brazil and
EI Pronto.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
The EI Fund II Reporting Persons became the beneficial owners of 18,229,607 Shares reported in
this Schedule 13D prior to the initial public offering by the Company as previously
reported on a Schedule 13G filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 14,
2008.
On October 7, 2008, EI Pronto purchased 750,000 ADSs representing 1,500,000 Shares in open
market transactions. In consideration for the purchase of the ADSs, EI Pronto paid $15.99 per ADS
representing an aggregate consideration of $12,030,900 (including commissions).
On October 8, 2008, EI Pronto purchased 850,000 ADSs representing 1,700,000 Shares in open
market transactions. In consideration for the purchase of the ADSs, EI Pronto paid $15.37 per ADS
representing an aggregate consideration of $13,110,400 (including commissions).
On October 9, 2008, EI Pronto purchased 400,000 ADSs representing 800,000 Shares in open
market transactions. In consideration for the purchase of the ADSs, EI Pronto paid $15.86 per ADS
representing an aggregate consideration of $6,364,040 (including commissions).
On October 13, 2008, EI Pronto purchased 600,000 ADSs representing 1,200,000 Shares in open
market transactions. In consideration for the purchase of the ADSs, EI Pronto paid $13.66 per ADS
representing an aggregate consideration of $8,228,160 (including commissions).
On October 14, 2008, EI Pronto purchased 300,000 ADSs representing 600,000 Shares in open
market transactions. In consideration for the purchase of the ADSs, EI Pronto paid $16.79 per ADS
representing an aggregate consideration of $5,053,560 (including commissions).
On October 15, 2008, EI Pronto purchased 200,000 ADSs representing 400,000 Shares in open
market transactions. In consideration for the purchase of the ADSs, EI Pronto paid $12.88 per ADS
representing an aggregate consideration of $2,586,040 (including commissions).
On October 16, 2008, EI Pronto purchased 200,000 ADSs representing 400,000 Shares in open
market transactions. In consideration for the purchase of the ADSs, EI Pronto paid $12.99 per
ADS.representing an aggregate consideration of $2,607,460 (including commissions).
In acquiring 3,300,000 ADSs representing 6,600,000 Shares, EI Pronto expended approximately
$49,980,560 (including commissions). The funds used in connection with these transactions were
contributed by affiliates for investment purposes.
Item 4. Purpose of Transaction.
The Reporting Persons from time to time intend to review their investment in the Company on
the basis of various factors, including the business of the Company, financial condition, results
of operations and prospects, general economic and industry conditions, the securities markets in
general and those for the stock of the Company in particular, as well as other developments and
other investment opportunities. Based upon such review, the Reporting Persons will take such
actions in the future as the Reporting Persons may deem appropriate in light of the circumstances
existing, from time to time, which may include further acquisitions of Shares or disposal of some
or all of the Shares. In addition, the
Reporting Persons may engage in communications with one or more shareholders, officers or
directors of the Company, including discussions regarding potential changes in the operations of
the Company and strategic direction that, if effected, could result in, among other things: (a)
the acquisition by the Reporting Persons of additional securities of the Company, or the
disposition of securities of the Company; (b) a sale or transfer of a material amount of assets of
the Company or any of its subsidiaries; (c) a change in the present board of directors or
management of the Company, including any plans or proposals to change the number or term of
directors or to fill any vacancies on the board; (d) other material changes in the Companys
business or corporate structure; or (e) any action similar to any of those enumerated above.
Except to the extent that the foregoing may be deemed to be a plan or proposal, the Reporting
Persons do not currently have any plans or proposals that relate to or would result in any of the
actions specified in clause (a) through (e) of Item 4 of this Schedule.
The Reporting Persons reserve the right, based on all relevant factors and subject to
applicable law, at any time and from time to time, to review or reconsider their position, change
their purpose, take other actions (including actions that could involve one or more of the types of
transactions or have one or more of the results described in paragraphs (a) through (e) of Item 4
of this Schedule) or formulate and implement plans or proposal with respect to any of the
foregoing.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Company.
As of October 20, 2008, the EI Fund II Reporting Persons owned directly or indirectly an
aggregate of 18,229,607 Shares reported in this Schedule 13D representing 14.03% of the outstanding
Shares. As of October 20, 2008, the EI Fund IV Reporting Persons owned directly or indirectly an
aggregate of 6,600,000 Shares representing 5.08% of the outstanding Shares.
As to each separate Reporting Person:
18,229,607 Shares reported in this Schedule 13D are owned directly by EIP Brazil. EIP Brazil
is wholly owned by EI Fund II and EI Fund II GP is the general partner of EI Fund II. EI Fund II
and EI Fund II GP may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the shares owned directly by EIP
Brazil.
3,300,000 ADSs representing 6,600,000 Shares reported in this Schedule 13D are owned directly
by EI Pronto. EI Pronto is wholly owned by EI Fund IV and EI Fund IV GP is the general partner of
EI Fund IV. EI Fund IV and EI Fund IV GP may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the Shares
owned directly by EI Pronto. Each of EI Fund II GP and EI Fund IV GP is indirectly wholly owned by
EI and EI may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the shares owned directly by EIP Brazil and
EI Pronto. Accordingly EI may be deemed to own an aggregate of 24,829,607 Shares representing
19.11% of the outstanding Shares.
The percentages of Common Stock owned for the Reporting Persons, as reported above, are based
on an aggregate of 129,962,546 Shares outstanding as of October 1, 2008, as reported in the
Companys current report on Form 6-k filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
(b) The responses of the Reporting Persons to Items 7 through 11 of the portions of the cover page
of this Statement which relate to beneficial ownership of Shares are incorporated herein by
reference.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the
Company.
None.
Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
7.01 Joint Filing Agreement
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the
information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
October 20, 2008
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EIP BRAZIL HOLDINGS, LLC
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Brian Richter |
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General Counsel |
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EI FUND II, L.P.
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/s/ EI FUND II GP, LLC |
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EI FUND II GP, LLC |
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General Partner |
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EI FUND II GP, LLC
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/s/ Brian Richter |
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Brian Richter |
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General Counsel |
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EQUITY INTERNATIONAL, LLC
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/s/ Brian Richter |
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Name: |
Brian Richter |
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Title: |
General Counsel |
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EI FUND IV PRONTO, LLC
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/s/ Brian Richter |
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Name: |
Brian Richter |
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Title: |
General Counsel |
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EI FUND IV, L.P.
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/s/ EI FUND IV GP, LLC |
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EI FUND IV GP, LLC |
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Title: |
General Partner |
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EI FUND IV GP, LLC
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By: |
/s/ Brian Richter |
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Name: |
Brian Richter |
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General Counsel |
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7.01 Joint Filing Agreement