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Emirates Global Aluminium Explores Acquisition of Brazil's CBA

People familiar say Morgan Stanley is advising the UAE producer on a possible approach.

Overview

  • Reuters reports EGA is evaluating a potential purchase of Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio, citing two unnamed sources.
  • Reuters has not determined whether any formal offer has been made for the Brazilian aluminium group.
  • CBA operates a vertically integrated, low‑carbon aluminium business across seven Brazilian states, spanning bauxite mining to product fabrication.
  • Votorantim holds a 69% stake in CBA and LSEG data put the company's market capitalization at about US$487 million at Monday's close.
  • EGA said it continually reviews growth opportunities but does not comment on market speculation, while CBA, Votorantim and Morgan Stanley declined to comment.