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The registration deadline for the 5th edition of Votorantim's Trainee Program has been put off for September 22nd. Young people from all over Brazil may register for the selective process of the largest private entrepreneurial group in the country.
 
It is more than 100 openings in the Industrial, Commercial, Financial, Logistics, and Human Resource areas for the various business units: Metals, Cement, Pulp and Paper, Agro-Industrial, Steel Metallurgical, Energy, and Chemistry. The opportunities are distributed among almost all of the Brazilian states. Participants allowed are those graduating between December, 2006 and December 2008, in the Engineering, Mining, Metallurgy, Geology, Agronomy, Administration, Communication, Information Systems, and Marketing courses.
 
The selective process is divided into three phases. The first one is internet-received curriculum vitae selection. Next, applicants go through group dynamics and interview, English-language oral evaluation, behavioral evaluation, panel, and interview with the requesting business unit. Hiring estimate is between December, 2008 and January, 2009.
 
From the very first day, trainees are already employees and perform a function at the company. During the first 18 months, they participate in a formation program inserted at the Votorantim Excellence Academy. Over this period, participants develop technical, human, personnel management, and leadership competencies. In addition, they are Six-Sigma-certified, and certified on management methodology, and Project and process improvement. "Today, this is a differential in the labor market", states Gilberto Lara Nogueira, Votorantim's Human and Organizational Development Corporate Director.
 
Internationalization
Trainees may also have some living abroad at one of the units scattered throughout the world. The objective is to take advantage of the Group's international expansion, currently with units in 15 countries, to enrich the learning process. "Internationalization has brought in numerous evolutions to business, and we want to share this knowledge with all of those coming to our organization", completes Gilberto Lara Nogueira.
Also, for the first time, retaining the Young takes place simultaneously in other countries in Latin America. That is, trainees will be locally hired at the units in Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, and Colombia. 

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Votorantim Group's Trainee Program
Number of openings: 100
Register at: www.suaenergianossopotencial.com.br
Period: from August 1st to September 22nd
Who may join in: Students graduating between December, 2006 and December, 2008, in the Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Agronomy, Geology, Administration, Accounting Science, and Social Communication

Data: 9/11/2008

Chamada Noticia: Deadline has been extended to Sep. 22nd, granting one more chance to the Young people wishing to apply for one out of the 100 openings offered by the Group. The program includes – for the first time ever – openings at the Latin American units.

Noticia Destaque: No

Titulo da Seção: News

Tags de Negócio: Argentina;Brasil;Bolívia;Colômbia;Corporativo;Programa de Trainees;Votorantim Industrial

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VCP, Votorantim Group’s pulp and paper sector company has been the latest company to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), which gathers actions of the largest companies in the world considered to be the best as for economic development, and good environmental and social practices.

VCP becomes the 8th Brazilian company to form the index, and the only new one included from the Country among the 35 guest companies to participate in the initiative in 2008. Participating in the selection process for the first time, VCP is thus comprised in the Paper and Forests sector, within the Basic Materials segment, beside Aracruz.

"Being the only Brazilian company to make its start in this year’s index is an acknowledgement – by an international institution – to VCP’s efforts at creating economic value allied to the best social and environmental practices", states Valdir Roque, VCP’s Finance and Investor Relationship Director.

Company evaluation is carried out by Swiss consulting SAM Group, through combination of a dissertative questionnaire, the answers to which must be supported by confirmation documents and complemented by an analysis based upon media and stakeholders so as to assess each company’s economic, environmental, and social performance.

VCP, founded 20 years ago, has an integrated operation encompassing from planted Forest timber production into pulp and paper production, and through to product distribution to the end consumer. Eco-efficient, sustainable production has been a constant goal for the company, along with the objective of reaching a worldwide relevance position as for pulp, with advanced technologies and competitive costs.

For VCP, sustainability involves value creation with strategic publics. Some actions standing out in this line are the building of relationships and spreading of values among the stakeholders, the Eco-Efficiency concept for staple consumption at lower levels than the world average for pulp and paper production, the rural-producer-eucalyptus-planted Forest Savings program seeking social inclusion, among others.

The company has become a national reference as for pulp production water use, and more recently, an unprecedented study by the UNPD (United Nations Program for Development) has highlighted the Forest Savings Program by VCP as an example for combating poverty and contributing to human development.

All practices are aligned to the company’s commitment to the Global Pact. Since 2007, VCP has been a signee to this initiative by the UNO and has developed a number of actions linked to these themes: human rights, labor relations, the environment, and fighting corruption. This means a real commitment from the company to responsible actions.

About the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)

Launched in 1999, the DJSI evaluation has been conducted by an independent, capital-market-specialized Swiss consulting firm, SAM Group. For this 10th edition, the 2,545 largest companies in the world have been selected. The selection process is sector-segmented, with the "best in class" approach wherein only 10% of the companies in each area enter the index.

Data: 9/8/2008

Chamada Noticia: After evaluation from SAM Goup, VCP comes into list of best economical performance and social & enviromental practices enterprises. VCP is the only Brazilian enterprise debuting in 2008 review.

Noticia Destaque: No

Titulo da Seção: News

Tags de Negócio: Acionistas;Aracruz;Celulose;Corporativo;Meio Ambiente;Papel;Prêmios e Reconhecimentos;Responsabilidade Social

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Votorantim Group, which is part of Aracruz Celulose S.A.’s control block, announced on the 6th that Arapar S.A.’s shareholders, also part of the Company’s control group, accepted the proposal of acquisition by Votorantim of its common shares corresponding to 28% of voting capital. The total proposal amount is R$2.71 billion (corresponding to 127,506,457 common shares). Should the acquisition become effective, Votorantim’s intention is to promote corporate restructuring in its subsidiary VCP and in Aracruz, aiming at acquiring synergies, comprising a worldwide leader in the pulp sector and reaffirming Brazil’s position in a highly competitive, globalized marked.

The operation is subject to Arainvest Participações S.A.'s decision, also part of Aracruz’s control block, which will have 90 days to exercise the preemptive right to acquire Arapar’s shares or tag-along right to Votorantim, as set forth in the equity agreement executed in 2003 between Arapar and Arainvest.

Should Arainvest waive its preemptive right and tag along right, Votorantim will propose an agreement to Arainvest, aiming at sharing Aracruz and VCP’s share control.

Should the operation be confirmed, the discounted cash flow method ("DCF") shall be applied to define the exchange ratio between both companies’ shares, based on the assessment of Banco ABN Amro Real.

Since the transfer of shares set forth in this agreement will involve only members of the current control block, the deal does not require presentation, to other holders of Aracruz’s common shares, of public offering, once there will be no disposal of the Company’s control.

The companies will submit this operation to regulatory agencies, including the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) and the Brazilian Antitrust System. Similarly, shareholders and the market will be informed on the evolution of negotiations with Arainvest.

Data: 8/7/2008

Chamada Noticia: Arapar S.A. agreed to sell its common shares to Votorantim for R$2.71 billion. The conclusion of the acquisition depends on Arainvest Participações S.A., which has 90 days to exercise its preemptive right.

Noticia Destaque: No

Titulo da Seção: News

Tags de Negócio: Acionistas;Aquisições;Aracruz;Brasil;Celulose;Corporativo;Fusões;Investimentos;Papel

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The Votorantim Group was one of the 25 that were paid tribute to in the ceremony held yesterday (July 07), in celebration of the 35 years of Exame’s [magazine of Editora Abril publishing house] Biggest and Best ranking. Those tributes were delivered to the companies for standing out along the years in which the award was granted. In the event, the Best and Biggest of 2007 were also announced in the main sectors of the economy.

In the special edition of the magazine, delivered at the ceremony, Votorantim published an announcement with focus on the Group’s innovative profile.

The companies Votorantim Cements, Votorantim Metals, Votorantim Pulp and Paper and CBA also figured in Revista Exame’s Biggest and Best ranking.

The magazine starts to circulate on July 10, containing a retrospective on the financial performance of the country’s biggest companies.

Data: 7/8/2008

Chamada Noticia: Votorantim Group was among those paid tribute to in the ceremony that celebrated the 35 years of the Biggest and Best award, by Revista Exame [Exame Magazine]. The mention was delivered to the corporate groups that stood out along the years.

Noticia Destaque: No

Titulo da Seção: News

Tags de Negócio: Brasil;Corporativo;Alumínio;Celulose;Cimento;Papel;Prêmios e Reconhecimentos;Votorantim Cimentos

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VCP, Votorantim Group’s pulp and paper sector company, held an event on June 18th – in the city of Santos (SP) – celebrating the Japanese immigration centenary. On the day, the June- 18th Monument was inaugurated – a gift from VCP to the Japanese people. The piece brings engraved surnames of all the immigrants who arrived in the Country 100 years ago and was placed in the external part of the company’s terminal at the port.

It was on June 18th, 1908; ship Kasato Maru arrived in Brazil with 781 passengers on board. It docked at the Santos Port at the place where the VCP warehouse is located; hence the special importance of the date for the company. The terminal is currently a logistics operation center to VCP, being considered the landmark to the arrival of the Japanese families in the Country.

After the inauguration, a welcoming event was held with the presence of famous popular music Japanese singer Yumi Inoue, who opened the party with the Thank You Kasato Maru song, composed to pay homage to the Japanese immigration. The party also had a performance with time-costume-clad actors, also with the play "Kasato Maru, a trip of dreams and hope" being shown.

The event counted on the presence of Japan Consulate representative in Brazil, Takeshi Goto; the Mayor of Santos – João Paulo Tavares Papa; the VCP President-Director José Luciano Penido; and the Japanese colony representatives.

Prince Naruhito
Saturday, June 21st, the heir Prince of Japan, Naruhito, to be in Brazil for the centenary celebration, is paying a visit to the VCP Terminal to get to know the exact docking place of ship Kasato Maru. He will be welcomed by VCP President-Director José Luciano Penido, and will place flowers on the June-18th Monument.

Homage by the Votorantim Group
In addition to the Japanese-immigration-centenary celebrations in Santos, there will be the inauguration – on June 20th, at Parque do Carmo, São Paulo – the Monument to Homage the Japanese Immigration Centenary in Brazil, a work by plastic artist Kota Kinutami, counting on sponsoring by Votorantim. The work is an interactive sculpture, which may be used for several activities by children going to the park.

Data: 6/19/2008

Chamada Noticia: Monument brings the surname of the immigrants who came to our country on board of Kasato Maru. 100 years ago, the ship docked in front of the place which currently houses the VCP warehouse, at the Santos Port.

Noticia Destaque: No

Titulo da Seção: News

Tags de Negócio: Brasil;Cultura;Corporativo

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VCP, Votorantim Group's pulp and paper sector company participates in June in the Japanese Immigration Centenary commemorations. For the Company, the date is particularly important: Warehouse 14, currently housing the VCP Terminal at the Santos Port received – on June 18th, 1908 – the ship Kasato Maru with the first 781 Japanese immigrants from that country arriving in Brazil.

Next Friday, June 6th, at 8:00 p.m., an event will be held to welcome the 'Friendship Fire', which represents integration between the two countries. During the ceremony, VCP will be paid homage to. "For us it is a great honor to participate in celebrating such an event in History", states Roberto Vidal, the Company's Integrated Logistics and Forest Operations Director.

On the day marking Japanese Immigrant arrival in Brazil, VCP will hold an inauguration ceremony for the 'June 18th Monument'. In the Monument, which will be placed in front of VCP's Terminal at the Port of Santos, it will be engraved the names of the first immigrants who stepped on Brazilian ground. Guests will include the Japanese Consul, local authorities, São Paulo State Government and VCP representatives.

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VCP Celebrations on Japanese Immigration Centenary

Friendship Fire Arrival
Date: June 6th
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Place: Santos Port Passenger Terminal (CONCAIS)

'June 18th Monument' Inauguration
Date: June 18th
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Place: Santos Port VCP Terminal

More Information about VCP
VCP has been in the market for 20 years, being among the largest companies in the pulp and paper sector in Latin America, with shares negotiated in both São Paulo and New York Stock Markets. Its integrated operation encompasses from timber production in both own and third-party-planted forests, through pulp and paper production up to end consumer product distribution. It has two Industrial Units of its own – one in Jacareí, and another in Piracicaba, both in the São Paulo State, as well as two expansion projects in the States of Mato Grosso do Sul, and Rio Grande do Sul. It holds shares at Aracruz and Conpacel. Its forest area is currently 416 thousand hectares, 45% of which is destined to permanent native fauna and flora preservation.

Data: 6/6/2008

Chamada Noticia: The Company's Terminal at the Santos Port was the arrival place for ship Kasato Maru, which brought the first Japanese immigrants into Brazil. See VCP's celebration dates.

Noticia Destaque: No

Titulo da Seção: News

Tags de Negócio: Brasil;Corporativo;Cultura;Celulose;Papel

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At a solemn session held today (May 27) at the Brazilian Senate in order to celebrate the Brazilian Industry Day, which was attended by 32 senators, the José Ermírio de Moraes Diploma was instituted. It will be annually granted to three companies or entrepreneurs that stand out in the promotion of Brazil’s economic development by means of job and income generation and its initiatives in the social responsibility, environmental and cultural areas.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Votorantim Participações, Carlos Ermírio de Moraes, and the vice-CEO of Votorantim Investimentos Industriais [Votorantim Industrial Investments], Fabio Ermírio de Moraes, attended the event and were honored by the senators. The creation of the diploma started with a Resolution Project presented by senator João Tenório, of Alagoas PSDB party. As from 2009, it will be annually granted at a solemn session of the Senate, during the week of the Brazilian Industry Day, celebrated on May 25.

The session also honored the 90 years completed by the Votorantim Group in 2008. According to Carlos Ermírio de Moraes, the diploma, named after the Group’s founder, is the consecration of the work developed by the Company since its foundation in 1918. "During the 90 years of Votorantim’s industry, we learned it is possible to achieve success by means of solid values, hard work, discipline, dedication and talent and efforts of everyone who helped us build one of the largest and most admired companies in Brazil", he says.

Engineer José Ermírio de Moraes was one of the entrepreneurs who mostly stood out in the Brazilian scenario. He made a weaving place in the city of Sorocaba become one of the largest corporate complexes in Latin America. Elected as senator for PTB party in 1962, he was minister in the João Goulart administration and, because of his liberal position, he was attacked by the military dictatorship.

Data: 5/27/2008

Chamada Noticia: Title will be annually granted to personalities standing out in the Brazilian corporate sector. The solemn session, which also honored Votorantim’s 90 years, was attended by the Group’s authorities.

Noticia Destaque: No

Titulo da Seção: News

Tags de Negócio: Brasil;Corporativo;Prêmios e Reconhecimentos

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Votorantim Cement gathered, for the first time in a single event, leaders from all sectors and units of the Company. There were more than 800 leaders and employees from the following areas: Commercial, Logistics, Operations, Finances and Human and Organizational Development at the 1st Integrated Convention – 2008. The event was held last week, in Costa do Sauípe - BA.

The purpose was to align leaders to the strategic guidance and new challenges of Votorantim Cement and the group, at a moment deemed as unique, with concrete opportunities in the Brazilian construction market, strong worldwide demand for cement and advanced growth plans, involving the construction of new plants and millings.

Data: 5/20/2008

Chamada Noticia: Goal was to align the tem for strategic guidance of the Company at a moment of strong growth and new market challenges.

Noticia Destaque: No

Titulo da Seção: News

Tags de Negócio: Votorantim Cimentos;Brasil;Cimento;Corporativo

Conteúdo: A study annually carried out by consulting firm Boston Consulting Group once again ranked the Votorantim Group among the 100 companies in emerging countries most capable of competing equally with multinationals headquartered in rich countries. In all, 14 Brazilian companies were selected, making Brazil the third country with the highest number of companies in the list, behind China and India only.
 
The basis of the study is companies’ economic performance during 2007, which excludes effects from the international financial crisis. The BCG 100, as companies are called, amounted to US$1.5 trillion in revenues in 2007. They exceeded rivals in countries in Europe, United States and Japan.
 
The study was presented on January 28 during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Data: 1/29/2009

Chamada Noticia: Study carried out by Boston Consulting Group ranked the Votorantim Group among the 100 companies in emerging countries capable of competing equally with multinationals in rich countries.

Noticia Destaque: Yes

Titulo da Seção: News

Tags de Negócio: Corporativo;Prêmios e Reconhecimentos

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The Votorantim Group is among the 20 most respected companies in the world. The ranking includes 200 companies with the best reputation and Votorantim is the third-placed Brazilian company.

The survey was carried out by the Reputation Institute (www.reputationinstitute.com), which chose the most respected companies from 660 concerns in 32 countries. The Votorantim Group's reputation has been continuously improving in the ranking since the survey was first conducted in 2006. Votorantim gained 34 positions in 2009 compared to 2008.

There was an improvement in some specific points related to Votorantim’s reputation in 2009. The company's Leadership put it in first place according to the view of the respondents. The company was also outstanding in the Governance and Citizenship aspect and came in third place regarding Products and Services, Innovation, Financial Performance and Working Environment. The evaluation took into account other aspects, such as respect, admiration, trust and understanding.

The findings were based on a survey, involving more than 70,000 respondents of the general public and was carried out between January and February 2009. The distribution of the respondents was based on criteria such as age and gender of the population of each country. Most of those interviewed had a high level of education and were familiar with the company in question.

Data: 5/21/2009

Chamada Noticia:

Votorantim is the third among Brazilian companies best positioned in the global ranking of 200 companies with the best reputation; Votorantim Group is outstanding in terms of its Leadership and Corporate Governance and Citizenship.

Noticia Destaque: No

Titulo da Seção: News

Tags de Negócio: Corporativo;Prêmios e Reconhecimentos;Brasil

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The Fundação Dom Cabral Business School has published its Ranking of Brazilian Transnationals for the third consecutive year and Votorantim is once again in the best positions. The survey is based on the consolidated figures for the previous year and considers the ratio of the sales volume, the value of the assets and the number of employees abroad and in total.

The group was in 19th place in the overall index compared with 23rd place last year. This move up in the ranking is due to the increase of 75% in the internationalization index from one year to another. Votorantim comes in 4th place in terms of the value of the assets abroad.

Data: 8/12/2009

Chamada Noticia:

Ranking of the Fundação Dom Cabral Business School highlights Votorantim as one of the Brazilian companies with the highest degree of internationalization. Survey considers sales volume, assets and number of employees abroad.

Noticia Destaque: Yes

Titulo da Seção: Notícias

Tags de Negócio: Prêmios e Reconhecimentos;Corporativo

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The Votorantim Group has just received confirmati on of its Investment Grade status by Standard & Poor's, the international credit rating agency which analyzes the level of risk of companies throughout the world. Investment Grade status gives Votorantim the competitive conditions to obtain access to capital on the international market to support its growth projects. In granting this classification, the agency considers the business management, growth indices and the governance policies and transparency of the companies it analyzes. Moody's rating agency has already announced that it is maintaining its Investment Grade rating for the Group.

Votorantim reacted flexibly in the face of the international financial crisis and its developments. The Group took the necessary decisions and implemented the actions laid down in a determined way to reduce the cost and working capital. It also brought investments into line with the new situation and made changes to its portfolio. All these actions were highly assessed and recognized by the agency.

This conquest reaffirms the Group's solidity. "The confirmation of Investment Grade is a reason for us all to feel pride and is due to the quality of the system of governance and the Votorantim team. This highlights our competitiveness and the mercadological positioning of our business portfolio," says Raul Calfat, general director of Votorantim Industrial.

Data: 8/17/2009

Chamada Noticia:

The international credit rating agency, Sandard & Poor's, confirms Votorantim Group's investment grade. This means that the Group's solidity is recognized on the world stage.

Noticia Destaque: Yes

Titulo da Seção: Notícias

Tags de Negócio: Investimentos;Corporativo;Prêmios e Reconhecimentos

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The 9th IT Executives of the Year Award was held on the evening of Tuesday 23/3. The event was organized by TI Midia, a communications company which operates in the IT, financial , telecommunications and health areas. Fabio Faria, corporate IT director, received an award in the Outsourced Strategy category for his work in bringing together Votorantim´s business units under the same standards and strategy.

“We created a plan under which VID would have standard IT resources and services in Brazil and abroad. To do so, we made a number of agreements to outsource the activities and services,” Fabio said. “This recognition is for the whole CCTI team which, although small, has a great degree of knowledge and the ability to innovate processes,” he added.
 
The award was based on a methodology created by the auditing firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers which assesses the IT directors in eight categories and takes skills such as IT, governance and security into consideration.

Data: 4/13/2010

Chamada Noticia:

The work carried out by Fabio Faria, corporate IT director, and the CCTI team is highlighted during an award ceremony held at the WTC Convention Center in São Paulo.

Noticia Destaque: Yes

Titulo da Seção: News

Tags de Negócio: Prêmios e Reconhecimentos;Corporativo;Tecnologia da Informação