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The following summary contains a description of the principal
Brazilian income tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership
and disposition of preferred shares or ADSs, but it does not
purport to be a comprehensive description of all the tax considerations
that may be relevant to a decision to purchase preferred shares
or ADSs. The summary is based upon the tax laws of Brazil
and regulations thereunder as in effect on the date hereof,
which are subject to change. This summary is also based upon
the representations of the Depositary and on the assumption
that each obligation in the Deposit Agreement relating to
the ADRs and any related documents will be performed in accordance
with its terms. PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS OF PREFERRED SHARES
OR ADSs SHOULD CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS AS TO THE TAX
CONSEQUENCES OF THE ACQUISITION, OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION
OF PREFERRED SHARES OR ADSs.
Although there is at present no income tax treaty between
Brazil and the United States, the tax authorities of the two
countries have had discussions that may culminate in such
a treaty. No assurance can be given, however, as to whether
or when a treaty will enter into force or how it will affect
the U.S. holders of preferred shares or ADSs. Prospective
holders of preferred shares or ADSs should consult their own
tax advisors as to the tax consequences of the acquisition,
ownership and disposition of the preferred shares or ADSs
in their particular circumstances.
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