ULTRAPAR HOLDINGS INC

Foreign Filer Report • Nov 1, 2012

6-K 1 dp33931_6k.htm FORM 6-K

Form 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report Of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant To Rule 13a-16 Or 15d-16 Of

The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934

For the month of November, 2012

Commission File Number: 001-14950

ULTRAPAR HOLDINGS INC.

(Translation of Registrant’s Name into English)

Avenida Brigadeiro Luis Antonio, 1343, 9º Andar

São Paulo, SP, Brazil 01317-910

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

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ULTRAPAR HOLDINGS INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM

1. Market Announcement dated November 1, 2012

ULTRAPAR PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A. Publicly Listed Company CNPJ nº 33.256.439/0001- 39 NIRE 35.300.109.724

Oxiteno concludes the acquisition of American Chemical in Uruguay

São Paulo, Brazil, November 1 st , 2012 – In addition to the Market Announcement released on May 28 th , 2012, Ultrapar Participações S.A. hereby announces that it closed today, through its subsidiary Oxiteno, after completion of the due diligence process and the compliance with the conditions precedent of the sale and purchase agreement, the purchase of 100% shares of American Chemical I.C.S.A., a Uruguayan specialty chemicals company.

The total acquisition value was US$ 74 million, including the assumption of net debt in the amount of US$ 18 million, subject to the customary working capital and net debt final adjustments on the closing date.

Through the acquisition of American Chemical, Oxiteno continues the international expansion of its activities, started in 2003 and based on its deep knowledge of the technology for production and application of surfactants and specialty chemicals and on its strong relationship with its clients.

André Covre

Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer

Ultrapar Participações S.A.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: November 1, 2012

/s/ André Covre
Name:	André Covre
Title:	Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer

(Market Announcement dated November 1, 2012)