Brazil Experts Discuss Economic and Investment Opportunities at NYSSA Conference

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Senior executives from Brazilian public companies in the energy, water, and mining industries will discuss their companies' economic position at NYSSA's Investing in Brazil Conference on May 17, 2012.

Brazil has been one of the fastest growing emerging markets in recent years. Many still see growth opportunities in Brazil's mining, energy, and agriculture sectors. Infrastructure presents another opportunity. With the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics being held in the country, many companies in the communications and tourism industries stand to reap the rewards.

The conference will begin with an overview of economic and investment opportunities in Brazil by regional expert Audrey H. Kaplan, senior vice president at Federated Investors, Inc., followed by presentations from some of the country's leading publicly traded companies. Attendees will learn firsthand about investment opportunities in Brazil and have the unique chance to personally meet senior executives from some of the country's biggest and fastest growing companies.

Senior-level executives from the following companies will present to investors:

• Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais (Cemig) CIG CIG.C)
• MBAC Fertilizer Corp MBC
• Petrobras PBR/PBR
• SABESP SBS

The Investing in Brazil Conference will be held May 17, 2012 from 8:30 a.m.–12:40 p.m. The conference location is 1540 Broadway, Suite 1010, New York, NY 10036.

Please visit www.nyssa.org/brazil for a detailed event description and registration information.

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There is no charge for press with credentials.

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