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, 2007

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.
Interim Financial Information for the nine-month period Ended September 30, 2007 and Independent Accountants' Review Report
   



 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
 
 
Ultrapar Participações S.A.
 
Interim Financial Information for the nine-month period Ended September 30, 2007 and Independent Accountants’ Review Report
(A free translation of the original report in Portuguese as published in Brazil containing interim financial information prepared in accordance with accounting practices adopted in Brazil)
 
 
 
     

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 
Independent accountant’s review report



To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
Ultrapar Participações S.A.
São Paulo - SP


1
We have reviewed the interim financial information (ITR) of Ultrapar Participações S.A. and the interim financial information of this Company and its subsidiaries (consolidated interim financial information) for the three-month period ended September 30, 2007, which comprises the balance sheet, the statement of income, management report and other relevant information, prepared in accordance with accounting practices adopted in Brazil and rules issued by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM).

2
Our review was performed in accordance with review standards established by IBRACON - The Brazilian Institute of Independent Auditors and the Federal Council of Accounting, which comprised mainly: (a) inquiry and discussion with management responsible for the accounting, financial and operational areas of the Company and its subsidiaries, regarding the main criteria adopted in the preparation of the interim financial information; and (b) review of post-balance sheet information and events which may have a material effect on the financial position and the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries.

3
Based on our review, we are not aware of any material changes which should be made to the interim financial information described above, for them to be in accordance with the accounting practices adopted in Brazil and the regulations issued by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), specifically applicable to the preparation of interim financial information.

4
Our review was performed with the objective of issuing a review report on the interim financial information, as described in the first paragraph. The individual and consolidated statements of cash flows of Ultrapar Participações S.A. and its subsidiaries for the three-month period ended September 30, 2007 are supplementary information to the ITR, which are not required by the accounting practices adopted in Brazil, and have been included to facilitate additional analysis. These supplementary information were subject to the same review procedures applied to the aforementioned ITR and, in our opinion, is presented fairly, in all material respects, in relation to the ITR taken as a whole.




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5
The interim financial information for the period ended September 30, 2006 was reviewed by other independent accountant’s, who issued an unqualified review report dated October 27, 2006. In addition, the financial statements for the year-ended December 31, 2006 were audited by those auditors, whose unqualified opinion was issued on January 31, 2007.


November 1, 2007


KPMG Auditores Independentes
CRC 2SP014428/O-6




Pedro Augusto de Melo
Accountant CRC 1SP113939/O-8
 Alexandre Heinermann
Accountant CRC 1SP228175/O-0

 
 

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ULTRAPAR PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.

IDENTIFICATION
 

 
01.01- CAPITAL COMPOSITION
 
Number of shares
Current quarter
Prior quarter
Same quarter in prior year
(Thousands)
09/30/2007
06/30/2007
09/30/2006
Paid-up Capital
1 - Common
49,430
49,430
49,430
2 - Preferred
31,895
31,895
31,895
3 - Total
81,325
81,325
81,325
Treasury Stock
4 - Common
7
7
7
5 - Preferred
580
516
213
6 - Total
587
523
220

01.02 - DIVIDENDS APPROVED AND/OR PAID DURING AND AFTER THE QUARTER
 
 
1 - ITEM
2 - EVENT
3 - APPROVAL
4 - REVENUE
5 - BEGINNING OF
PAYMENT
7 - TYPE
OF SHARE
8 - AMOUNT
PER SHARE
             
             


01.03 - SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL AND ALTERATIONS IN THE CURRENT YEAR
 
 
1 - ITEM
2 - DATE OF
ALTERATION
3 - AMOUNT OF THE
CAPITAL
(IN THOUSANDS OF REAIS)
4 - AMOUNT OF THE
ALTERATION
(IN THOUSANDS OF REAIS)
5 - NATURE OF ALTERATION
7 - NUMBER
OF SHARES
ISSUED
(THOUSAND)
8 - SHARE
PRICE ON
ISSUE DATE
(IN REAIS)
             
             
 

 
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(A free translation of the original report in Portuguese as published in Brazil)

ULTRAPAR PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

BALANCE SHEETS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND JUNE 30, 2007 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Brazilian reais - R$)

         
Parent Company
   
Consolidated
           
Parent Company
   
Consolidated
 
ASSETS
 
Notes
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
 
LIABILITIES
 
Notes
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
 
                                                               
CURRENT ASSETS
                             
CURRENT LIABILITIES
                             
Cash and banks
   
-
     
552
     
297
     
81,958
     
47,069
 
Loans and financing
   
15
     
-
     
-
     
564,886
     
302,728
 
Temporary cash investments
   
4
     
50,693
     
67,739
     
1,445,992
     
1,474,828
 
Debentures
   
15
     
1,014,789
     
1,004,752
     
1,017,181
     
1,015,263
 
Trade accounts receivable
   
5
     
-
     
-
     
1,294,301
     
1,260,910
 
Suppliers
   
-
     
501
     
970
     
453,714
     
450,745
 
Inventories
   
6
     
-
     
-
     
566,380
     
540,443
 
Salaries and related charges
   
-
     
88
     
78
     
120,807
     
105,302
 
Recoverable taxes
   
7
     
10,156
     
9,840
     
215,041
     
193,599
 
Taxes payable
   
-
     
43
     
52
     
45,303
     
51,608
 
Deferred income and social contribution taxes
   
9a.
     
117
     
122
     
78,568
     
74,504
 
Dividends payable
   
-
     
36,456
     
35,581
     
40,532
     
39,611
 
Prepaid expenses
   
10
     
1,294
     
1,908
     
17,840
     
20,474
 
Income and social contribution taxes
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
65,237
     
36,343
 
Other
   
-
     
458
     
451
     
25,293
     
31,277
 
Post-retirement benefits
   
23b.
     
-
     
-
     
6,828
     
7,240
 
Total current assets
           
63,270
     
80,357
     
3,725,373
     
3,643,104
 
Provision for contingencies
   
21a.
     
-
     
-
     
9,745
     
11,749
 
                                         
Deferred income and social contribution taxes
   
9a
     
-
     
-
     
176
     
208
 
                                         
Other
   
-
     
2,949
     
2,949
     
41,944
     
30,008
 
                                         
Total current liabilities
           
1,054,826
     
1,044,382
     
2,366,353
     
2,050,805
 
                                                                                   
NONCURRENT ASSETS
                                       
NONCURRENT
                                       
Long-term investments
   
4
     
-
     
-
     
119,487
     
118,946
 
Long-term liabilities
                                       
Trade accounts receivable
   
5
     
-
     
-
     
165,803
     
157,647
 
Loans and financing
   
15
     
-
     
-
     
993,541
     
1,149,132
 
Related companies
   
8
     
79,866
     
85,481
     
43,111
     
42,148
 
Debentures
   
15
     
-
     
-
     
350,000
     
350,000
 
Deferred income and social contribution taxes
   
9a.
     
26,641
     
13,484
     
128,856
     
109,707
 
Related companies
   
8
     
456
     
456
     
4,723
     
4,723
 
Recoverable taxes
   
7
     
18,540
     
18,595
     
75,389
     
72,437
 
Deferred income and social contribution taxes
   
9a.
     
-
     
-
     
26,681
     
26,514
 
Escrow deposits
   
-
     
193
     
193
     
27,456
     
25,100
 
Provision for contingencies
   
21a.
     
-
     
-
     
89,699
     
88,002
 
Prepaid expenses
   
10
     
11
     
45
     
30,448
     
29,077
 
Post-retirement benefits
   
23b.
     
-
     
-
     
67,776
     
71,691
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
8,198
     
8,173
 
Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
14,378
     
11,343
 
Total long-term assets
           
125,251
     
117,798
     
598,748
     
563,235
 
Total noncurrent liabilities
           
456
     
456
     
1,546,798
     
1,701,405
 
                                                                                   
                                         
MINORITY INTEREST
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,167,330
     
1,115,685
 
Permanent assets
                                                                                 
Investments:
                                                                                 
Subsidiary
   
11a.
     
2,467,566
     
2,417,390
     
-
     
-
 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                       
Goodwill
   
-
     
401,320
     
411,825
     
-
     
-
 
Capital
   
16a.
     
946,034
     
946,034
     
946,034
     
946,034
 
Affiliated companies
   
11b.
     
-
     
-
     
12,157
     
12,242
 
Capital reserve
   
16c.
     
3,026
     
3,026
     
777
     
702
 
Other
   
-
     
60
     
60
     
34,026
     
26,615
 
Revaluation reserve
   
16d.
     
11,975
     
12,310
     
11,975
     
12,310
 
Property, plant and equipment
   
12
     
-
     
-
     
2,112,085
     
1,998,374
 
Profit reserves
   
16e.,16f.
     
983,230
     
983,230
     
983,230
     
983,230
 
Intangible
   
13
     
-
     
-
     
67,897
     
67,967
 
Treasury shares
   
16b.
      (29,434 )     (25,530 )     (33,717 )     (29,960 )
Deferred charges
   
14
     
12,771
     
11,644
     
538,619
     
543,840
 
Retained earnings
   
-
     
100,125
     
75,166
     
100,125
     
75,166
 
Total permanent assets
           
2,881,717
     
2,840,919
     
2,764,784
     
2,649,038
 
Total shareholders' equity
           
2,014,956
     
1,994,236
     
2,008,424
     
1,987,482
 
                                                                                   
Total noncurrent assets
           
3,006,968
     
2,958,717
     
3,363,532
     
3,212,273
 
Total minority interest and shareholders' equity
         
2,014,956
     
1,994,236
     
3,175,754
     
3,103,167
 
                                                                                   
                                         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
                                     
TOTAL ASSETS
           
3,070,238
     
3,039,074
     
7,088,905
     
6,855,377
 
  EQUITY
           
3,070,238
     
3,039,074
     
7,088,905
     
6,855,377
 

The accompanying notes are integral part of these interim financial information
 
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(A free translation of the original report in Portuguese as published in Brazil)
 
ULTRAPAR PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE QUARTERS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Brazilian reais - R$, except for earnings per share)

 
           
Parent Company
   
Consolidated
 
     
Notes
   
 09/30/07
   
 09/30/06
   
 09/30/07
   
 09/30/06
 
                                 
GROSS SALES AND SERVICES
   
2
     
-
     
-
     
6,413,498
     
1,415,025
 
Deductions
   
-
     
-
     
-
      (250,751 )     (119,831 )
                                         
NET SALES AND SERVICES
           
-
     
-
     
6,162,747
     
1,295,194
 
Cost of sales and services
   
2
     
-
     
-
      (5,684,189 )     (1,029,861 )
                                         
GROSS PROFIT
           
-
     
-
     
478,558
     
265,333
 
                                         
EQUITY IN SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATED COMPANIES
   
11a.,11b.
     
50,222
     
88,301
      (85 )    
49
 
                                         
OPERATING (EXPENSES) INCOME
            (10,687 )    
71
      (341,592 )     (153,391 )
Selling
   
-
     
-
     
-
      (139,579 )     (51,303 )
General and administrative
   
-
     
98
     
70
      (136,917 )     (70,562 )
Management compensation
   
-
     
-
     
-
      (1,512 )     (1,459 )
Depreciation and amortization
   
-
      (10,781 )    
-
      (64,409 )     (30,785 )
Other operating income, net
   
-
      (4 )    
1
     
825
     
718
 
                                         
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE FINANCIAL ITEMS
           
39,535
     
88,372
     
136,881
     
111,991
 
Financial income (expenses), net
            (28,015 )    
722
      (30,081 )     (2,944 )
Financial income
   
19
     
1,830
     
12,400
     
42,176
     
43,444
 
Financial expenses
   
19
      (29,845 )     (11,678 )     (72,257 )     (46,388 )
                                         
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
           
11,520
     
89,094
     
106,800
     
109,047
 
Nonoperating (expenses) income, net
   
17
     
-
     
-
      (962 )     (7,677 )
                                         
INCOME BEFORE TAXES ON INCOME AND
                                       
MINORITY INTEREST
   
-
     
11,520
     
89,094
     
105,838
     
101,370
 
                                         
INCOME AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION TAXES
           
13,151
      (264 )     (27,890 )     (11,185 )
Current
   
9b.
     
-
      (318 )     (51,038 )     (35,506 )
Benefit of tax holidays - ADENE
   
9b.,9c.
     
-
     
-
     
3,402
     
15,352
 
Deferred
   
9b.
     
13,151
     
54
     
19,746
     
8,969
 
                                         
INCOME BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST
           
24,671
     
88,830
     
77,948
     
90,185
 
Employees statutory interest
   
-
     
-
     
-
      (1,635 )    
-
 
Minority interest
   
-
     
-
     
-
      (51,642 )     (1,355 )
                                         
NET INCOME
           
24,671
     
88,830
     
24,671
     
88,830
 
                                         
EARNINGS PER SHARE - R$
           
0.30577
     
1.09525
     
0.30557
     
1.09525
 
 
The accompanying notes are integral part of these interim financial information

 
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(A free translation of the original report in Portuguese as published in Brazil)
 
ULTRAPAR PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AND 2006 (unaudited)
(In thousands of Brazilian reais - R$, except for earnings per share)

 
           
Parent Company
   
Consolidated
 
     
Notes
   
 09/30/07
   
 09/30/06
   
 09/30/07
   
 09/30/06
 
                                 
GROSS SALES AND SERVICES
   
2a.
     
-
     
-
     
14,139,495
     
3,914,718
 
Deductions
   
-
     
-
     
-
      (621,513 )     (324,445 )
                                         
NET SALES AND SERVICES
           
-
     
-
     
13,517,982
     
3,590,273
 
Cost of sales and services
   
2a.
     
-
     
-
      (12,339,305 )     (2,889,278 )
                                         
GROSS PROFIT
           
-
     
-
     
1,178,677
     
700,995
 
                                         
EQUITY IN SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATED COMPANIES
   
11a.,11b.
     
147,267
     
242,171
      (214 )    
696
 
                                         
OPERATING (EXPENSES) INCOME
            (21,618 )    
(335
)
    (829,643 )     (439,996 )
Selling
   
-
     
-
     
-
      (317,360 )     (144,859 )
General and administrative
   
-
     
17
     
(335
)
    (351,234 )     (200,901 )
Management compensation
   
-
     
-
     
-
      (4,124 )     (4,105 )
Depreciation and amortization
   
-
      (21,632 )    
-
      (161,827 )     (91,925 )
Other operating income, net
   
-
      (3 )    
-
     
4,902
     
1,794
 
                                         
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE FINANCIAL ITEMS
           
125,649
     
241,836
     
348,820
     
261,695
 
Financial income (expenses), net
            (49,996 )    
4,528
      (65,218 )     31,952  
Financial income
   
19
     
10,621
     
40,680
     
111,041
     
117,261
 
Financial expenses
   
19
      (60,617 )     (36,152 )     (176,259 )     (85,309 )
                                         
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
           
75,653
     
246,364
     
283,602
     
239,647
 
Nonoperating (expenses) income, net
   
17
     
-
     
-
      (2,907 )     (20,911 )
                                         
INCOME BEFORE TAXES ON INCOME AND
                                       
MINORITY INTEREST
   
-
     
75,653
     
246,364
     
280,695
     
272,736
 
                                         
INCOME AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION TAXES
           
23,588
      (6,332 )     (77,187 )     (35,370 )
Current
   
9b.
     
-
      (6,468 )     (128,385 )     (101,692 )
Benefit of tax holidays - ADENE
   
9b.,9c.
     
-
     
-
     
9,486
     
46,105
 
Deferred
   
9b.
     
23,588
     
136
     
41,712
     
20,217
 
                                         
INCOME BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST
           
99,241
     
240,032
     
203,508
     
237,366
 
Employees statutory interest
   
-
     
-
     
-
      (4,451 )    
-
 
Minority interest
   
-
     
-
     
-
      (99,816 )     (3,643 )
                                         
NET INCOME
           
99,241
     
240,032
     
99,241
     
233,723
 
                                         
EARNINGS PER SHARE - R$
           
1.22.917
     
2.95952
     
1.22917
     
2.88173
 
 
The accompanying notes are integral part of these interim financial information

 
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 (Amounts in thousands of Brazilian reais – R$, unless otherwise stated)
 
1.
OPERATIONS
 
Ultrapar Participações S.A. (the “Company”), with headquarters in the city of São Paulo, invests in commercial and industrial activities, including subscription or purchase of shares of other companies with similar activities.
 
Through its subsidiaries, the Company is engaged in the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas - LPG (Ultragaz), production and sale of chemicals (Oxiteno), and services in integrated logistics solution for special bulk (Ultracargo). After  acquisition of the Ipiranga Group, in April 2007, the Company became engaged in the distribution of fuels/lubricants and related products in the South and Southeast Regions of Brazil. The Company also became engaged in oil refining (“Refinery”) through its stake in Refinaria de Petróleo Ipiranga S.A.

 
2.
PRESENTATION OF INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRACTICES
 
The accounting practices adopted by Ultrapar and its subsidiaries to record transactions and for the preparation of the Interim Financial Information - ITR are those established by accounting practices derived from the Brazilian Corporation Law and the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM).
 
   a)
Results of operations
 
Determined on the accrual basis of accounting. Revenues from sales and respective costs are recognized when the products are delivered to the customers or services are performed, and the transfer of risks, rights and obligations associated with the ownership of products takes place.
 
   b)
Current and noncurrent assets
     
   
Temporary cash and long-term investments are stated at cost, plus accrued income (on a “pro rata temporis” basis), which approximate their market value. Temporary cash investments include the results from hedges, as described in Notes 4 and 20, that management intends to hold to maturity.
 
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The allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded based on estimated losses and is considered sufficient by management to cover potential losses on accounts receivable.
 
Inventories are stated at the lower of average cost of acquisition or production, that do not overcome the market value.
 
Other assets are stated at the lower of cost or realizable values, including, when applicable, accrued income and monetary and exchange variation incurred or net of allowances for losses.
 
   c)
Investments
 
Significant investments in subsidiaries and affiliated companies are recorded under the equity method, as shown in Note 11.
 
Other investments are stated at acquisition cost, net of allowances for losses, should the losses not be considered temporary.
 
   d)
Property, plant and equipment
 
Stated at acquisition or construction cost, including financial charges incurred on constructions in progress and include revaluation write-ups based on appraisal reports issued by independent appraisers, in accordance with item 68, letter b), of CVM Resolution No. 183/95, as well as costs related to the maintenance of significant assets during scheduled factory maintenance operations.
 
Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis at the annual rates described in Note 12, and is based on the economic useful live of the assets.
 
Leasehold improvements in gas stations are depreciated over the effective contract terms or the useful life of the assets, if shorter.
 
   e)
Intangible
 
Stated at acquisition cost, net of allowance for losses, should the losses not be considered temporary, as shown in Note 13.
 
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   f)
Deferred charges
 
Deferred charges comprise costs incurred in the installation of Company and its subsidiaries equipment at customers’ facilities amortized over the terms of the LPG supply contracts with these customers, project expenses and goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries, as stated in Note 14.
 
   g)
Current and noncurrent liabilities
 
Stated at known or estimated amounts including, when applicable, accrued charges, monetary and exchange rate variations incurred until the interim financial information date.
 
   h)
Income and social contribution taxes on income
 
Income and social contribution taxes, current and deferred (according to CVM Resolution No. 273/98) are measured on the basis of effective rates and include the benefit of tax holidays, as mentioned in Note 9.b).
 
   i)
Provision for contingencies
 
The provision for contingencies is recorded for contingent risks with an estimated probable loss, based on the opinion of the internal and external legal advisors and administrators. Amounts are recorded based on the estimated costs and results of proceedings (see Note 21.a).

   j)
Actuarial commitment with post-retirement benefits
 
Actuarial commitments with the post-retirement benefits plan granted and to be granted to employees, retired employees and pensioners (net of plan assets) are provided for based on the actuarial calculation prepared by an independent actuary in accordance with the projected credit unit method, as mentioned in Note 23.b).
 

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   k)
Basis for translation of the interim financial information of foreign subsidiaries
 
The interim financial information of foreign subsidiaries are translated into Brazilian reais at the current exchange rate in effect at the date of the interim financial information - ITR. The criteria for preparation of the interim financial information have been adapted to conform to accounting practices derived from the Brazilian Corporation Law.
 
 
   l)
Cash flow statement
 
The Company is presenting the statement of cash flow as supplementary information, prepared in accordance with Accounting Standards and Procedures No. 20 (NPC) issued by IBRACON - Brazilian Institute of Independent Auditors.

   m)
Use of estimates
 
The preparation of interim financial information in accordance with accounting practices derived from the Brazilian Corporation Law requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the balance sheet dates and the reported amounts of revenues, costs and expenses for the years presented. Although these estimates are based on management’s best available knowledge of current and expected future events, actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
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3.
CONSOLIDATION PRINCIPLES
 
The consolidated interim financial information have been prepared in accordance with the basic consolidation principles established by accounting practices adopted in Brazil and by the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM), and include the following direct and indirect subsidiaries:
 
   
Ownership interest - %
 
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
 
   
Direct
   
Indirect
   
Direct
   
Indirect
 
                         
Ultragaz Participações Ltda.
   
100
     
-
     
100
     
-
 
SPGás Distribuidora de Gás Ltda.
   
-
     
99
     
-
     
99
 
Companhia Ultragaz S.A.
   
-
     
99
     
-
     
99
 
Bahiana Distribuidora de Gás Ltda.
   
-
     
100
     
-
     
100
 
Utingás Armazenadora S.A.
   
-
     
56
     
-
     
56
 
LPG International Inc.
   
-
     
100
     
-
     
100
 
Ultracargo - Operações Logísticas e Participações Ltda.
   
100
     
-
     
100
     
-
 
Transultra - Armazenamento e Transporte Especializado Ltda.
   
-
     
100
     
-
     
100
 
      Petrolog Serviços e Armazéns Gerais Ltda.
   
-
     
100
     
-
     
100
 
Terminal Químico de Aratu S.A. – Tequimar
   
-
     
99
     
-
     
99
 
Melamina Ultra S.A. Indústria Química
   
-
     
99
     
-
     
99
 
Oxiteno S.A. Indústria e Comércio
   
100
     
-
     
100
     
-
 
Oxiteno Nordeste S.A. Indústria e Comércio
   
-
     
99
     
-
     
99
 
      Oxiteno Argentina Sociedad de Responsabilidad Ltda.
   
-
     
99
     
-
     
99
 
Oleoquímica Indústria e Comércio de Produtos Químicos Ltda.
   
-
     
100
     
-
     
100
 
Barrington S.L.
   
-
     
100
     
-
     
100
 
Oxiteno México S.A. de C.V.
   
-
     
100
     
-
     
100
 
Oxiteno Servicios Corporativos S.A. de C.V.
   
-
     
100
     
-
     
100
 
Oxiteno Servicios Industriales S.A. de C.V.
   
-
     
100
     
-
     
100
 
Oxiteno International Corp.
   
-
     
100
     
-
     
100
 
Oxiteno Overseas Corp.
   
-
     
100
     
-
     
100
 
      Oxiteno Andina, C.A.
   
-
     
100
     
-
     
-
 
Imaven Imóveis e Agropecuária Ltda.
   
100
     
-
     
100
     
-
 
Distribuidora de Produtos de Petróleo Ipiranga S.A.
   
32
     
-
     
32
     
-
 
  Companhia Brasileira de Petróleo Ipiranga (*)
   
1
     
11
     
1
     
11
 
      am/pm Comestíveis Ltda. (*)
   
-
     
11
     
-
     
11
 
         Centro de Conveniências Millennium Ltda. (*)
   
-
     
11
     
-
     
11
 
      Empresa Carioca de Produtos Químicos S.A.
   
-
     
11
     
-
     
11
 
      Ipiranga Comercial Importadora e Exportadora Ltda.
   
-
     
11
     
-
     
11
 
      Ipiranga Trading Limited
   
-
     
11
     
-
     
11
 
      Tropical Transportes Ipiranga Ltda.
   
-
     
11
     
-
     
11
 
      Ipiranga Imobiliária Ltda.
   
-
     
11
     
-
     
11
 
      Ipiranga Logística Ltda.
   
-
     
11
     
-
     
11
 
      Maxfácil Participações S.A. (**)
   
-
     
9
     
-
     
9
 
  Isa-Sul Administração e Participações Ltda.
   
-
     
32
     
-
     
32
 
  Comercial Farroupilha Ltda.
   
-
     
32
     
-
     
32
 
  Ipiranga Administração de Bens Móveis Ltda.
   
-
     
32
     
-
     
32
 
Refinaria de Petróleo Ipiranga S.A. (***)
   
10
     
-
     
10
     
-
 

 
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(*) As informed in the “Material Event” of March 19, 2007 and the “Market Announcement” of April 19, 2007, distribution of fuels/lubricants and related products of these companies are divided between Ultrapar (South and Southeast Regions of Brazil) and Petrobras (North, Northeast and Center West Regions of Brazil).
 
(**) Joint control among DPPI (16%), CBPI (34%) and União de Bancos Brasileiro S.A. – UNIBANCO (50%).
 
(***) Oil refinery operations of Refinaria de Petróleo Ipiranga S.A. are equally shared among Petrobras, Ultrapar and Braskem, and the subsidiary was proportionality consolidated in these interim financial information in accordance with Article 32 of CVM Instruction No. 247/96.
 
On April 18, 2007 the Company, together with Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (“Petrobras”) and Braskem S.A. (“Braskem”), acquired the controlling interest of  Ipiranga Group, as informed in “Material Event” published on April 19, 2007. Under the terms of the Acquisition Agreement signed by the three buyers, the Company acted as commission agent of Braskem and Petrobras, and for itself for the acquisition of the fuels/lubricants distribution and related products businesses located in the South and Southeast Regions of Brazil and Empresa Carioca de Produtos Químicos S.A. (“Ipiranga”), maintaining the brand Ipiranga. Petrobras holds the control of fuel distribution and lubricant businesses located in the North, Northeast and Center West Regions of Brazil (“North Distribution Assets”), and Braskem holds control of the petrochemical assets, represented by Ipiranga Química S.A., Ipiranga Petroquímica S.A. (IPQ) and the ownership in Copesul – Companhia Petroquímica do Sul (Copesul) (“Petrochemical Assets”).
 
The transaction is structured in 4 stages:
 
(i) acquisition of Ipiranga Group controlling interest (occurred on April 18, 2007);
 
(ii) tag along offering for the purchase of common shares issued by Companhia Brasileira de Petróleo Ipiranga (CBPI), Refinaria de Petróleo Ipiranga S.A. (RPI) and Distribuidora de Produtos de Petróleo Ipiranga S.A. (DPPI), which registration order was filed with CVM on May 2nd, 2007;
 
 
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(iii) merger of shares issued by CBPI, RPI and DPPI into Ultrapar; and
 
(iv) segregation of assets among Ultrapar, Petrobras and Braskem.
 
The conclusion of the transaction is forecasted to occur in the fourth quarter of 2007. In the first stage, the Company spent the net amount of R$ 676,432, Petrobras R$ 742,747 and Braskem R$ 651,928. Based on the initial balance sheet of March 31, 2007, the Company recorded a goodwill in the amount of R$ 424,680 in the first stage of the transaction, which is being amortized over 10 years starting in April 2007, based on the expected future profitability of Ipiranga.
 
The assets, liabilities and income of Ipiranga are reflect in the Company’s interim financial information since April, 2007, with minority interest presented separately in the consolidated interim financial information. As the Company acted as commission agent for Braskem and Petrobras, the assets acquired in for them were recorded as reduction of the amounts received in the same first stage of the transaction, not producing any effect in the Company’s interim financial information. The assets related to the operations of RPI’s oil refinery were proportionally consolidated in the Company’s interim financial information, since their control is shared equally with Petrobras and Braskem.
 
On April 30, 2007, the subsidiary Transultra - Armazenamento e Transporte Especializado Ltda. acquired the company Petrolog Serviços e Armazéns Gerais Ltda. for the amount of R$ 8,083, recording goodwill in the amount of R$ 6,507, amortized in 10 years, based on its expected of future profitability.
 
On September 13, 2007, the subsidiary Barrington S.L. acquired the company Arch Química Andina, C.A. in Venezuela in amount of US$ 7,631 equivalent R$ 14,972, that after acquisition started to call Oxiteno Andina, C.A., recording goodwill in the amount of R$ 164, amortized in 10 years, based on its expected of future profitability.
 
Upon consolidation, intercompany investments, accounts, transactions and profits were eliminated. Minority interest in subsidiaries is presented separately in the interim financial information.
 
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4.
TEMPORARY CASH AND LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
 
These investments, contracted with leading banks, are substantially composed of: (i) private securities issued by leading banks and fixed-income funds, all linked to the interbank deposit rate (CDI); (ii) abroad, in cash investments, in notes issued by the Austrian Government in Brazilian reais and linked to the interbank deposit rate (CDI), and in Dual Currency Deposits; and (iii) currency hedge transaction. Such investments are stated at cost plus accrued income on a “pro rata temporis” basis.
 
   
Parent Company
   
Consolidated
 
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
 
                         
Austrian notes
   
-
     
-
     
415,237
     
439,197
 
Dual Currency Deposits (a)
   
-
     
-
     
468,503
     
248,613
 
Foreign investments (b) (c)
   
-
     
-
     
197,078
     
454,144
 
Securities and fixed-income funds in Brazil
   
50,693
     
67,739
     
563,865
     
519,190
 
Net expenses on hedge transaction (d)
   
-
     
-
      (79,204 )     (67,370 )
Total
   
50,693
     
67,739
     
1,565,479
     
1,593,774
 
                                 
Current portion
   
50,693
     
67,739
     
1,445,992
     
1,474,828
 
Noncurrent portion
   
-
     
-
     
119,487
     
118,946
 
                                 

(a)
Dual Currency Deposits are investments of the subsidiary Oxiteno Overseas Corp., whose yield can be in US dollars or Brazilian reais, depending on the US dollar rate as of the maturity date. If the US dollar rate is lower than the strike rate on the maturity date, the yield of this operation will be in US dollars plus interest of 7.3% per year; otherwise, it will be in Brazilian reais plus average interest of 13.7% per year. The subsidiary records the investment at the lower of the two alternative yields, which until September 30, 2007 was represented by the US dollar. Up to September 30, 2007 the exchange rate has always remained below the strike rate.
 
(b)
Investments made by the subsidiaries Oxiteno Overseas Corp., Oxiteno International Corp., LPG International Inc. and Oxiteno México S.A. de C.V. in fixed-income funds, certificates of deposit and investment grade corporate securities.
 

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(c)
In April 2006, subsidiary Oxiteno Overseas Corp., owner of notes in the amount of US$ 60 million issued by Companhia Ultragaz S.A. in the international market in 1997 (Original Notes), sold these Original Notes to a foreign financial institution. Concurrently, subsidiary Oxiteno Overseas Corp. acquired from this financial institution a credit linked note backed by the Original Notes. This transaction provides a financial gain for the Company corresponding to the difference between the interest rate paid for the credit linked note and the Original Notes, as mentioned in Note 15.b).
 
(d)
Accumulated gain or loss (see Note 20).
 

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5.
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (CONSOLIDATED)
 

   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
 
             
Domestic customers Ipiranga / Refinery
   
817,010
     
802,374
 
Other domestic customers
   
377,667
     
377,920
 
Financing to customers
   
284,580
     
263,197
 
Foreign customers
   
125,576
     
89,941
 
(-) Advances on foreign exchange contracts
    (85,002 )     (57,632 )
(-) Allowance for doubtful accounts
    (59,727 )     (57,243 )
     
1,460,104
     
1,418,557
 
                 
Current portion
   
1,294,301
     
1,260,910
 
Noncurrent portion
   
165,803
     
157,647
 
 
Financing to customers are directed to the reimbursement of reforms and modernizations of gas stations, acquisition of products and market development of fuel and lubricant distribution.
 

The changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts are shown below:
 
Balance at June 30, 2007
   
57,243
 
Addition recorded as selling expenses
   
5,685
 
Utilization
    (3,201 )
Balance at September 30, 2007
   
59,727
 
 
 
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6.
INVENTORIES (CONSOLIDATED)
 
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
 
   
Cost
   
Provision
 for losses
   
Net
   
Cost
   
Provision
 for losses
   
Net
 
                                     
Finished products
   
153,083
      (3,658 )    
149,425
     
147,247
      (3,152 )    
144,095
 
Work in process
   
2,536
     
-
     
2,536
     
1,114
     
-
     
1,114
 
Raw materials
   
77,624
      (35 )    
77,589
     
81,398
      (37 )    
81,361
 
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
   
24,674
     
-
     
24,674
     
20,491
     
-
     
20,491
 
Fuel, lubricants and grease
   
248,566
      (428 )    
248,138
     
230,389
      (375 )    
230,014
 
Supplies and cylinders for resale
   
35,783
      (2,891 )    
32,892
     
44,512
      (1,261 )    
43,251
 
Advances to suppliers
   
31,126
     
-
     
31,126
     
20,117
     
-
     
20,117
 
     
573,392
      (7,012 )    
566,380
     
545,268
      (4,825 )    
540,443
 
                                                 

 
The changes in the provision for losses on inventories are shown below:
 
Balance at June 30, 2007
   
4,825
 
Additions
   
2,988
 
Reversal
    (801 )
Balance at September 30, 2007
   
7,012
 
         
 
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7.
RECOVERABLE TAXES
 
Represented substantially by credit balances of ICMS (state Value Added Tax - VAT), PIS and COFINS (taxes on revenue), and income and social contribution taxes.
 
   
Parent Company
   
Consolidated
 
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
 
                         
Income and social contribution taxes
   
28,635
     
28,373
     
124,562
     
107,571
 
ICMS
   
-
     
-
     
166,968
     
155,427
 
Provision for losses - ICMS (*)
   
-
     
-
      (42,963 )     (40,909 )
PIS and COFINS
   
21
     
21
     
24,792
     
19,882
 
VAT of subsidiary Oxiteno
     México S.A. de C.V.
   
-
     
-
     
7,677
     
15,420
 
Manufacturing  Tax - IPI
   
-
     
-
     
7,043
     
7,439
 
Other
   
40
     
41
     
2,351
     
1,206
 
Total
   
28,696
     
28,435
     
290,430
     
266,036
 
                                 
Current portion
   
10,156
     
9,840
     
215,041
     
193,599
 
Noncurrent portion
   
18,540
     
18,595
     
75,389
     
72,437
 
 
(*)
The provision refers to credit balances that the subsidiaries estimate they will not be able to offset in the future.
 
The changes in the provision for losses on ICMS are shown below:
 
Balance at June 30, 2007
   
40,909
 
Addition
   
5,398
 
Reversal
    (3,344 )
Balance at September 30, 2007
   
42,963
 



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The increase in the balance of income and social contribution tax credits is mainly due to the inclusion of Ipiranga.

The increase in the balance of ICMS is due to the credits addition by Ipiranga and the increase in ICMS credits of the Camaçari (Bahia State) plant of the subsidiary Oxiteno Nordeste S.A Indústria e Comércio, due to measures taken by the Bahia State, which made it difficult to utilize credits for import payment or to transfer them to third parties. The total balance of credits from this plant corresponds to R$ 76,036 as of September 30, 2007 (R$ 66,334 as of June 30, 2007), of which R$ 37,337 have already been reviewed by the tax authorities and are awaiting release by the state finance department of Bahia for commercialization. In addition to these credits, the subsidiary’s management is working on a series of additional measures for consumption of the plant’s ICMS balance. The allowance for loss of the plant’s credits was recognized on the basis of the maximum discount expected on their commercialization. The PIS and COFINS credits are being utilized to offset other federal taxes, mainly income and social contribution taxes on income.
 
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8.
RELATED COMPANIES
 
   
Parent Company
 
   
Loan
 
   
Asset
   
Liability
 
Oxiteno S.A. Indústria e Comércio
   
72,103
     
-
 
Ultragaz Participações Ltda.
   
7,763
     
-
 
Melamina Ultra S.A. Indústria Química
   
-
     
456
 
Total at September 30, 2007
   
79,866
     
456
 
                 
Total at June 30, 2007
   
85,481
     
456
 

   
Consolidated
 
   
Loans
   
Trade accounts
 
   
Asset
   
Liability
   
Receivable
   
Payable
 
                         
Química da Bahia Indústria e Comércio S.A.
   
-
     
3,641
     
-
     
-
 
Serma Associação dos Usuários de Equipamentos de Processamentos de Dados e Serviços Correlatos
   
9,948
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Petroquímica União S.A.
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
2,359
 
Oxicap Indústria de Gases Ltda.
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,141
 
Liquigás Distribuidora S.A.
   
-
     
-
     
203
     
-
 
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrobras
   
-
     
-
     
5,717
     
187,056
 
Copagaz Distribuidora de Gás S.A.
   
-
     
-
     
63
     
-
 
Braskem S.A.
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
10,323
 
SHV Gás Brasil Ltda.
   
-
     
-
     
53
     
-
 
Plenogás - Distribuidora de Gás S.A.
   
-
     
871
     
-
     
-
 
Refinaria de Petróleo Ipiranga S.A. (*)
   
33,163
     
-
     
31
     
10,339
 
Other
   
-
     
211
     
34
     
-
 
Total at September 30, 2007
   
43,111
     
4,723
     
6,101
     
211,218
 
                                 
Total at June 30, 2007
   
42,148
     
4,723
     
8,117
     
206,548
 
 
(*)The loan with Refinaria de Petróleo Ipiranga S.A., refers to the acquisition of subscription rights from Distribuidora de Produtos de Petróleo Ipiranga S.A., with maturity on October 3, 2007. The amount in the table above refers to the loan amounts that were not eliminated on consolidation, given that RPI’s consolidation is proportional and DPPI’s is full.

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Consolidated
 
   
Operations
   
Financial
 
   
Sales
   
Purchases
   
expenses
 
                   
Petroquímica União S.A.
   
134
     
98,095
     
-
 
Oxicap Indústria de Gases Ltda.
   
-
     
7,972
     
-
 
Liquigás Distribuidora S.A.
   
2,902
     
-
     
-
 
Química da Bahia Indústria e Comércio S.A.
   
-
     
-
      (110 )
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
   
28
     
8,973,925
     
-
 
Copagaz Distribuidora de Gás S.A.
   
972
     
-
     
-
 
Braskem S.A.
   
26,035
     
515,314
     
-
 
SHV Gás Brasil Ltda.
   
1,214
     
-
     
-
 
Refinaria de Petróleo Ipiranga S.A. (**)
   
411
     
299,501
     
1,529
 
Other
   
576
     
-
     
-
 
Total at September 30, 2007
   
32,272
     
9,894,807
     
1,419
 
                         
Total at September 30, 2006
   
42,899
     
2,070,985
      (232 )
                         

(**) Purchase and sales transactions refer substantially to fuel supplies of RPI to DPPI. The amount in the table above refers to the amounts that were not eliminated on consolidation, given that RPI’s consolidation is proportional and DPPI’s is full.
 
Purchase and sale transactions refer substantially to purchases of raw materials, other materials and transportation and storage services, carried out at market prices and conditions.
 
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9.
INCOME AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION TAXES
 
a)
Deferred income and social contribution taxes
 
The Company and its subsidiaries recognize tax assets and liabilities, which do not expire, arising from tax loss carryforwards, temporary add-backs, revaluation of property, plant and equipment, and other procedures. The tax credits are based on continuing profitability from operations. Deferred income and social contribution taxes are presented in the following principal categories:
 
   
Parent Company
   
Consolidated
 
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
 
Assets:
                       
Deferred income and social contribution taxes on:
                       
Provision for loss of assets
   
-
     
-
     
43,787
     
42,023
 
Provision for contingencies
   
-
     
-
     
40,651
     
38,076
 
 Provision for post-retirement benefits (see Note 23.b)
   
-
     
-
     
24,949
     
24,974
 
Other provisions
   
117
     
122
     
40,316
     
36,840
 
Income and social contribution tax loss
carryforwards
   
26,641
     
13,484
     
57,721
     
42,298
 
Total
   
26,758
     
13,606
     
207,424
     
184,211
 
                                 
Current portion
   
117
     
122
     
78,568
     
74,504
 
Noncurrent portion
   
26,641
     
13,484
     
128,856
     
109,707
 
                                 
Liabilities:
                               
Deferred income and social contribution taxes on:
                               
Revaluation of property, plant and equipment
   
-
     
-
     
634
     
684
 
Accelerated depreciation
   
-
     
-
     
173
     
180
 
Income earned abroad
   
-
     
-
     
26,050
     
25,858
 
Total
   
-
     
-
     
26,857
     
26,722
 
                                 
Current portion
   
-
     
-
     
176
     
208
 
Noncurrent portion
   
-
     
-
     
26,681
     
26,514
 

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The estimated recovery of deferred income and social contribution tax assets is shown below:
 
   
Parent Company
   
Consolidated
 
             
Until 1 year
   
117
     
78,568
 
From 1 to 2 years
   
13,011
     
47,808
 
From 2 to 3 years
   
6,850
     
26,350
 
From 3 to 4 years
   
6,780
     
31,422
 
From 5 to 7 years
   
-
     
15,438
 
From 8 to 10 years
   
-
     
7,838
 
     
26,758
     
207,424
 
                 

 

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b)
Conciliation of income and social contribution taxes in the statements of income
 
Income and social contribution taxes are reconciled to official tax rates as follows:
 
   
Parent Company
   
Consolidated
 
   
09/30/2007
   
09/30/2006
   
09/30/2007
   
09/30/2006
 
                         
Income before taxes, equity in subsidiary and affiliated companies and minority interest
    (71,614 )    
4,193
     
276,458
     
272,040
 
Official tax rates - %
   
34
     
34
     
34
     
34
 
Income and social contribution taxes at official rates
   
24,349
      (1,426 )     (93,996 )     (92,494 )
Adjustments to the effective tax rate:
                               
Operating provisions and nondeductible expenses/nontaxable income
   
-
      (13 )    
774
     
8,599
 
Adjustments to estimated income
   
-
     
-
     
5,933
     
1,360
 
Interest on capital
    (761 )     (4,893 )    
-
     
-
 
Workers’ meal program (PAT)
   
-
     
-
     
987
     
649
 
   Other
   
-
     
-
      (371 )    
411
 
Income and social contribution taxes before benefit of tax holidays
   
23,588
      (6,332 )     (86,673 )     (81,475 )
Benefit of tax holidays - ADENE
   
-
     
-
     
9,486
     
46,105
 
Income and social contribution taxes in the statements of income
   
23,588
      (6,332 )     (77,187 )     (35,370 )
                                 
Current
   
-
      (6,468 )     (128,385 )     (101,692 )
Deferred
   
23,588
     
136
     
41,712
     
20,217
 
Benefit of tax holidays - ADENE
   
-
     
-
     
9,486
     
46,105
 
                                 
 

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c)
Tax exemption
 
The following subsidiaries have partial or total exemption from income tax in connection with a government program for the development of the Northeast Region of Brazil:
 
       
Incentive
 
Expiration
Subsidiary
 
Plants
   
-%
 
    date    
               
Oxiteno Nordeste S.A. Indústria e Comércio (*)
 
Camaçari plant
   
100
 
2006
               
Bahiana Distribuidora de Gás Ltda.
 
Mataripe plant
   
75
 
2013
   
Suape plant
   
100
 
2007
   
Ilhéus plant
   
25
 
2008
   
Aracaju plant
   
25
 
2008
   
Caucaia plant
   
75
 
2012
         
 
   
Terminal Químico de Aratu S.A. - Tequimar
 
Aratu Terminal
   
75
 
2012
   
Suape Terminal
   
75
 
2015
               
 
(*)               In December 2006, this plant’s exemption expired and a request was filed with ADENE (Northeast Development Agency), the agency in charge of managing this incentive program, seeking a 75% income tax reduction until 2016, which was granted on May 25, 2007. On July 3, 2007, the benefit analysis report issued by ADENE was directed to the Federal Revenue Service to be ratified in up to 120 days that expired on October 31, 2007. Thus the subsidiary will record in October of 2007 the reduction value in its results, with retroactive effect to January 1, 2007, in amount of R$ 15,418.

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10.
PREPAID EXPENSES (CONSOLIDATED)
 
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
 
             
Rents
   
24,109
     
20,391
 
Marketing
   
5,377
     
5,453
 
Expenses with bond issuances
   
8,932
     
12,683
 
Insurance premium
   
2,212
     
3,373
 
Taxes, mainly Municipal Real Estate Tax - IPTU
    Vehicle Tax - IPVA
   
3,713
     
2,113
 
Other prepaid expenses
   
3,945
     
5,538
 
     
48,288
     
49,551
 
                 
Current portion
   
17,840
     
20,474
 
Noncurrent portion
   
30,448
     
29,077
 

 
11.
INVESTMENTS
 
a)   Subsidiaries of the Company
 
   
Investiments
   
Equity method
 
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
   
09/30/2007
   
09/30/2006
 
                         
Ultragaz Participações Ltda.
   
425,040
     
408,923
     
51,158
     
86,039
 
Ultracargo - Operações Logísticas e Participações Ltda.
   
216,538
     
213,403
     
10,245
     
2,770
 
Imaven Imóveis e Agropecuária Ltda.
   
49,560
     
48,394
     
3,487
     
3,420
 
Oxiteno S.A. Indústria e Comércio
   
1,505,160
     
1,485,072
     
62,861
     
149,942
 
Distribuidora de Produtos de Petróleo Ipiranga S.A.
   
169,834
     
165,145
     
9,200
     
-
 
Companhia Brasileira de Petróleo Ipiranga
   
101,243
     
95,944
     
10,125
     
-
 
Refinaria de Petróleo Ipiranga S.A. (joint subsidiary)
   
191
     
509
     
191
     
-
 
     
2,467,566
     
2,417,390
     
147,267
     
242,171
 
                                 
                                 
 
b)
Affiliated Companies (consolidated)
 
   
Investiments
   
Equity method
 
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
   
09/30/2007
   
09/30/2006
 
                         
Química da Bahia Indústria e Comércio S.A.
   
3,540
     
3,551
     
65
     
641
 
Oxicap Indústria de Gases Ltda.
   
1,627
     
1,573
      (44 )    
55
 
Transportadora Sulbrasileira de Gás S.A.
   
6,990
     
7,118
      (235 )    
-
 
     
12,157
     
12,242
      (214 )    
696
 
                                 

In the consolidated interim financial information, the investment of subsidiary Oxiteno S.A. Indústria e Comércio in the affiliated company Oxicap Indústria de Gases Ltda. is carried under the equity method based on the affiliate’s interim financial information as of August 31, 2007. Other subsidiaries are valued based on the interim financial information as of September 30, 2007.
 
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12.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONSOLIDATED)
 
   
Annual
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
 
   
depreciation average
   
Revalued
   
Accumulated
   
Allowance
   
Net book
   
Net book
 
   
rates - %
   
cost
   
depreciation
   
for realization
   
value
   
value
 
                                     
Land
   
-
     
180,415
     
-
      (197 )    
180,218
     
177,464
 
Buildings
   
4
     
616,008
      (286,705 )    
-
     
329,303
     
324,187
 
Leasehold improvements
   
4
     
188,884
      (69,836 )    
-
     
119,048
     
114,971
 
Machinery and equipment
   
8
     
1,062,301
      (538,805 )     (655 )    
522,841
     
463,259
 
 Equipment and fixtures for the distribution of fuels / lubricants
   
10
     
748,047
      (447,983 )    
-
     
300,064
     
303,906
 
Gas tanks and cylinders for LPG
   
10
     
281,606
      (174,729 )    
-
     
106,877
     
110,741
 
Vehicles
   
21
     
223,383
      (167,052 )    
-
     
56,331
     
55,794
 
Furniture and fixtures
   
10
     
58,653
      (33,472 )    
-
     
25,181
     
24,570
 
Construction in progress
   
-
     
343,017
     
-
     
-
     
343,017
     
302,236
 
Advances to suppliers
   
-
     
84,247
     
-
     
-
     
84,247
     
84,548
 
Imports in transit
   
-
     
13,253
     
-
     
-
     
13,253
     
5,140
 
IT equipment
   
20
     
141,887
      (110,526 )    
-
     
31,361
     
31,490
 
Other
           
450
      (106 )    
-
     
344
     
68
 
             
3,942,151
      (1,829,214 )     (852 )    
2,112,085
     
1,998,374
 
 
The changes in the provision for losses on property, plant and equipment are shown below:
 
Balance at June 30, 2007
   
1,029
 
Write off
    (177 )
Balance at September 30, 2007
   
852
 

 
Construction in progress refers substantially to construction of the fatty alcohols plant of subsidiary Oleoquímica Indústria e Comércio de Produtos Químicos Ltda. in the amount of R$ 220,197, as well as expansions and renovations of the subsidiaries’ plants, the construction and modernization of gas stations and terminals for distribution of fuel of subsidiaries Companhia Brasileira de Petróleo Ipiranga and Distribuidora de Petróleo Ipiranga S.A., in the amount of R$ 42,898.
 

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Advances to suppliers refer basically to purchase of equipment for the fatty alcohols plant of subsidiary Oleoquímica Indústria e Comércio de Produtos Químicos Ltda.
 
The subsidiaries recorded, in previous years, revaluation of property, plant and equipment items. The revaluation balances are shown below:
 
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
 
         
Accumulated
   
Net book
   
Net book
 
   
Revaluation
   
depreciation
   
value
   
value
 
                         
Land
   
16,088
     
-
     
16,088
     
16,088
 
Buildings
   
43,866
      (35,296 )    
8,570
     
8,946
 
Machinery and equipment
   
31,738
      (30,815 )    
923
     
972
 
Gas tanks and cylinders
   
48,873
      (48,873 )    
-
     
-
 
Vehicles
   
661
      (661 )    
-
     
-
 
     
141,226
      (115,645 )    
25,581
     
26,006
 
 
The depreciation of theses revaluations in the amount of R$ 1,292 as of September 30, 2007 (R$ 1,424 as of September 30, 2006) was recorded in the statements of income. The amount of deferred taxes on revaluations totals R$ 6,909 as of September 30, 2007 (R$ 7,072 as of June 30, 2007), of which R$ 634 as of September 30, 2007 (R$ 684 as of June 30, 2007) is recorded as noncurrent liabilities, as shown in Note 9.a), and R$ 6,275 as of September 30, 2007 (R$ 6,388 as of June 30, 2007) is accrued in the same period in which certain subsidiaries realize the revaluation reserve, since these revaluations occurred prior to the issuance of CVM Resolution No. 183/95.
 
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13.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONSOLIDATED)
 
   
Annual
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
 
   
amortization  average
         
Accumulated
   
Provision
   
Net book
   
Net book
 
   
rate - %
   
Cost
   
amortization
   
for losses
   
value
   
value
 
                                     
Software
   
20
     
109,472
      (76,125 )    
-
     
33,347
     
32,689
 
Commercial property rights
   
3
     
16,334
      (2,083 )    
-
     
14,251
     
14,388
 
Goodwill
   
20
     
15,466
      (10,817 )    
-
     
4,649
     
5,138
 
Technology
   
20
     
20,374
      (5,198 )    
-
     
15,176
     
15,323
 
Other
   
10
     
1,431
      (121 )     (836 )    
474
     
429
 
             
163,077
      (94,344 )     (836 )    
67,897
     
67,967
 
                                                 
The changes in the provision for losses on intangibles are shown below:
 
Balance at June 30, 2007
   
836
 
Addition
   
-
 
Balance at September 30, 2007
   
836
 
         
Commercial property rights, mainly those described below:
 
·
On July 11, 2002, subsidiary Terminal Químico de Aratu S.A. - Tequimar  signed a contract with CODEBA - Companhia Docas do Estado da Bahia for use of the site where the Aratu Terminal is located for another 20 years, renewable for the same period. The price paid by Tequimar amounted to R$ 12,000 and is being amortized from August 2002 to July 2042.
 
·
Further, subsidiary Terminal Químico de Aratu S.A. - Tequimar has a lease agreement for an area adjacent to the Port of Santos for 20 years, effective December 2002 and renewable for another 20 years, for building and operating a terminal for receiving, tanking, handling and distribution of bulk liquids. The price paid by Tequimar was R$ 4,334 and is being amortized from August 2005 until December 2022.
 
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14.
DEFERRED CHARGES (CONSOLIDATED)
 
   
Annual
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
 
   
amortization   average
         
Accumulated
   
Net book
   
Net book
 
   
rates - %
   
Cost
   
amortization
   
value
   
value
 
                               
Expenses with studies and projects
   
20
     
72,885
      (16,828 )    
56,057
     
52,839
 
Pre-operating expenses
   
12
     
6,728
      (3,129 )    
3,599
     
3,779
 
Installation of Ultrasystem equipment at customers’ facilities
   
33
     
188,428
      (123,583 )    
64,845
     
61,399
 
Goodwill
   
10
     
439,795
      (26,680 )    
413,115
     
424,845
 
Other
   
20
     
2,445
      (1,442 )    
1,003
     
978
 
             
710,281
      (171,662 )    
538,619
     
543,840
 
                                         
Expenses on studies and projects include, mainly, the LPG distribution structure review project and expenses for the Rio de Janeiro Petrochemical Complex (COMPERJ) project.
 
Goodwill related to the share acquisitions of Petrolog Serviços e Armazéns Gerais Ltda. in the amount of R$ 6,507, and for Ipiranga in the amount of R$ 424,680 are being amortized in 120 months (see Note 3).
 

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15.
LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES (CONSOLIDATED)
 
a)
Composition
 
                 
Annual
   
             
Index/
 
Interest
   
Description
 
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
 
currency
 
rate 2007 - %
 
Maturity
                       
Foreign currency:
                     
Syndicated loan
   
111,897
     
115,718
 
US$
   
5.05
 
2008
Notes in the foreign market (b)
   
113,148
     
115,919
 
US$
   
9.0
 
2020
Notes in the foreign market (c)
   
468,983
     
482,520
 
US$
   
7.25
 
2015
Notes in the foreign market (d)
   
105,543
     
112,506
 
US$
   
9.88
 
2008
Working capital loan
   
6,442
     
6,391
 
MX$ + TIIE (i)
   
1.0
 
2008
Working capital loan
   
-
     
2,575
 
US$
 
7.12 to 8.55
 
2007
Foreign financing
   
22,080
     
23,561
 
US$ + LIBOR
   
2.0
 
2009
Inventories and property, plant and equipment financing
   
20,765
     
22,656
 
MX$ + TIIE (i)
 
From 1.1 to 2.0
 
From 2009 to 2014
Inventories and property, plant and equipment financing
   
10,077
     
3,233
 
 
US$ +LIBOR
 
From 1.0 to 1.5
 
 
From 2009 to 2010
Import financing (REFINIMP)
   
6,673
     
1,946
 
US$
   
7.4
 
2007
Import financing (FINIMP)
   
-
     
5,178
 
US$ +LIBOR
   
0.23
 
2007
    Advances on foreign exchange
       contracts
   
53,820
     
36,824
 
 
US$
 
From 5.79 to 6.30
 
 
< 260 days
National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES)
   
7,298
     
9,020
 
UMBNDES (ii)
 
From 8.49 to 10.75
 
From 2007 to 2011
National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES)
   
13,277
     
10,631
 
US$
 
From 7.54 to 10.69
 
From 2010 to 2013
Export prepayments, net of linked operations
   
6,502
     
6,695
 
US$
   
6.2
 
2008
Subtotal
   
946,505
     
955,373
             
                             
Local currency:
                           
National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES)
   
233,700
     
199,712
 
TJLP (iii)
 
From 1.80 to 4.85
 
From 2007 to 2013
National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES)
   
2,390
     
4,736
 
IGP-M (iv)
   
6.5
 
2008
Government Agency for Machinery and Equipment Financing (FINAME)
   
67,801
     
73,792
 
TJLP (iii)
 
From 2.7 to 5.1
 
From 2007 to 2011
Research and projects financing (FINEP)
   
64,448
     
67,300
 
 
TJLP (iii)
 
From (2.0) to 5.0
 
From 2009 to 2014
Debentures (e.1)
   
302,332
     
312,073
 
CDI
   
102.5
 
2008
Debentures (e.2)
   
712,457
     
692,679
 
CDI
   
102.5
 
2008
Debentures (e.3)
   
352,392
     
360,511
 
CDI
   
103.8
 
2011
Banco do Nordeste do Brasil
   
94,807
     
44,168
     
From 9.78 to 11.50
 
2018
Financial institutions
   
146,660
     
91,429
 
CDI
   
100
 
2008
Debit balance
   
186
     
15,004
     
Free of charge
 
2007
Other
   
1,930
     
346
 
CDI
   
107
 
2007
Subtotal
   
1,979,103
     
1,861,750
       
 
   
Total financing and debentures
   
2,925,608
     
2,817,123
       
 
   
                       
 
   
Current liabilities
    (1,582,067 )     (1,317,991 )      
 
   
Non current liabilities
   
1,343,541
     
1,499,132
       
 
   

 
(i)
MX$ = Mexican peso; TIIE = Mexican break-even interbank interest rate.
 
(ii)
UMBNDES = BNDES monetary unit. This is a “basket” of currencies representing the composition of the BNDES debt in foreign currency, 93%, of which is linked to the U.S. dollar.
 
(iii)
TJLP = fixed by the CMN (National Monetary Council); TJLP is the basic cost of BNDES financing.
 
(iv)
IGP-M = General Market Price Index, is a measure of Brazilian inflation calculated by the Getúlio Vargas Foundation.
 

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The long-term portion matures as follows:
 
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
 
             
From 1 to 2 years
   
238,496
     
433,009
 
From 2 to 3 years
   
222,508
     
219,069
 
From 3 to 4 years
   
179,230
     
164,239
 
From 4 to 5 years
   
50,817
     
36,197
 
Over 5 years
   
652,490
     
646,618
 
     
1,343,541
     
1,499,132
 
                 

b)
Notes in the foreign market
 
In June 1997, the subsidiary Companhia Ultragaz S.A. issued US$ 60 million in notes, (Original Notes), maturing in 2005. In June 2005, maturity was extended to June 2020, with put/call options in June 2008.
 
In June 2005, the subsidiary Oxiteno Overseas Corp. acquired the full amount of Original Notes, with funds from a syndicated loan in the amount of US$ 60 million with maturity in June 2008 and interest rate of 5.05% per year. The syndicated loan was guaranteed by the Company and the subsidiary Oxiteno S.A. Indústria e Comércio.
 
In April 2006, subsidiary Oxiteno Overseas Corp. sold the Original Notes to a financial institution. Concurrently, the subsidiary acquired from this financial institution a credit linked note backed by the Original Notes, as mentioned in Note 4, thus obtaining an additional return on this investment. The transaction matures in 2020, and the subsidiary as well as the financial institution may redeem it early, although the subsidiary has only an annual option of redemption (purchase) in or after June 2008. In the event of insolvency of the financial institution, Companhia Ultragaz S.A. would be required to settle the Original Notes, although Oxiteno Overseas Corp. would continue to be the creditor of the credit linked note. Thus, the Company stopped eliminating the Original Notes in its interim financial information.
 

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c)  
Notes in the foreign market
 
In December 2005, the subsidiary LPG International Inc. issued notes in the amount of US$ 250 million, maturing in December 2015, with annual interest rate of 7.25% paid semiannually, with the first payment scheduled for June 2006. The issue price was 98.75% of the notes’ face value, which represented a total yield for investors of 7.429% per year upon issuance. The notes were guaranteed by the Company and by Oxiteno S.A. Indústria e Comércio.
 
As a result of the issuance of notes and the syndicated loan, the Company and its subsidiaries mentioned above are subject to covenants that limit, among other things:
 
·  
Limitation of transactions with shareholders that hold  amounts of 5% or more of any class of Capital Stock of the Company, except upon fair and reasonable terms no less favorable to the Company than could be obtained in a comparable arm’s-length transaction with a third party;
 
·  
Obligation of having Board of Directors resolution for transactions with related parties higher than US$ 15 million (excepting transactions by the Company with subsidiaries and between subsidiaries);
 
·  
Restriction of disposal of the totality or near totality of the assets of Company and subsidiaries;
 
·  
Restriction of encumbrances on assets in excess of US$ 150 million or 15% of the value of consolidated tangible assets;
 
·  
Maintenance of financial ratio, between consolidated net debt and consolidated EBITDA (Earning Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization), less than or equal to 3.5; and
 
·  
Maintenance of financial ratio, between consolidated EBITDA and consolidated net financial expenses higher than or equal to 1.5.
 
The restrictions imposed on the Company and its subsidiaries are usual in transactions of this nature and have not limited their ability to conduct their businesses to date.
 
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d)  
Notes in the foreign market
 
On August 1, 2003, subsidiary Companhia de Petróleo Ipiranga issued US$ 135 millions in notes in the international market. On August 1, 2005, when the interest levied increased from 7.875% per year to 9.875% per year, these securities were partly redeemed in the amount of US$ 1.3 million or R$ 3.1 millions. In 2006, partial redemption was performed in the amount of US$ 79.6 millions or R$ 164.9 millions, which represented the acceptance of CBPI’s repurchase offer to the note holders.
 
e)  
Debentures
 
e.1) On March 1, 2005, the Company issued a single series of 30,000 nonconvertible debentures, whose main features are:
 
 
Nominal unit value: R$ 10,000.00
   
Final maturity: March 1, 2008
   
Nominal value payment: Lump sum at final maturity
   
Yield: 102.5% of CDI
   
Yield payment: Semiannually, beginning March 1, 2005
   
Repricing:
None
 
The debentures are subject to commitments that restrict, among other things, certain operations of merger or spin-off, as well as the disposal of operating assets that would result in a reduction of more than 25% of consolidated net sales, and also included the obligation to maintain a consolidated net debt to consolidated EBITDA ratio less than or equal to 3.5. Thus far, none of these commitments have restricted the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to conduct business.
 
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e.2) On April 11, 2007, the Company issued debentures in the amount of R$ 889,000, of which a first series was received on April 18, 2007, in the total amount of R$ 675,000 with maturity on April 11, 2008 and semiannual yield of 102.5% of CDI, and the second series in the amount of R$ 214,000 to be issued.
 
Nominal unit value: R$ 675,000,000.00
   
Final maturity: April 11, 2008
   
Nominal value payment: Lump sum at final maturity
   
Yield: 102.5% of CDI
   
Yield payment: Semiannually, beginning October11, 2007
   
Repricing:
None
 
e.3) On April 18, 2006, subsidiary Companhia Brasileira de Petróleo Ipiranga registered in the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission - CVM, the public distribution of 35,000 debentures, single series, non-convertible into shares and non-preferred (chirographary) whose main features are:
 
Nominal unit value:
R$ 10,000.00
   
Final maturity: April 1, 2011
   
Nominal value payment: three quotas in 2009, 2010 and 2011
   
Yield: 103.8% of CDI
   
Yield payment: Semiannually, beginning April 1, 2006
 
 
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f)  
Collateral
   
 
A portion of the financing is collateralized by liens on property, plant and equipment, shares, promissory notes and guarantees provided by the Company and its subsidiaries, as shown below:
 
 
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
 
             
Amount of financing secured by:
           
Property, plant and equipment
   
67,897
     
74,403
 
Shares of affiliated companies and minority stockholders’ guarantees
   
2,390
     
4,736
 
     
70,287
     
79,139
 
 
Other loans are collateralized by guarantees issued by the Company and by the future flow of exports. The Company is responsible for sureties and guarantees offered on behalf of its subsidiaries, amounting to R$ 1,001,629 as of September 30, 2007  (R$ 979,182 as of June 30, 2007).
 
Certain subsidiaries have issued guarantees to financial institutions related to amounts owed to those institutions by some of their customers (vendor financing). In the event any subsidiary is required to make a payment under the guarantees, the subsidiary may recover such amounts paid directly from its customers through commercial collection. Maximum future payments related to these guarantees amount to R$ 23,537 as of September 30, 2007 (R$ 20,043 as of June 30, 2007), with terms of up to 210 days. As of September 30, 2007, the Company and its subsidiaries have not incurred any loss nor recorded any liability related to these guarantees.
 
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16.  
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
a)
Capital
   
 
The Company is a listed corporation with shares traded on the São Paulo and New York Stock Exchanges. Subscribed and paid-up capital is represented by 81,325,409 shares without par value, comprised of 49,429,897 common and 31,895,512 preferred shares.
 
As of September 30, 2007, 9,992,004 preferred shares were outstanding abroad, in the form of American Depositary Receipts - ADRs.
 
Preferred shares are not convertible into common shares, do not entail voting rights, and have priority in capital redemption, without premium, in the event of liquidation of the Company.
 
At the beginning of 2000, the Company granted, through a shareholders agreement, tag-along rights, which assure to minority stockholders identical conditions to those negotiated by the controlling shareholders in case of disposal of shareholding control of the Company.
 
The Company is authorized to increase its capital, regardless of amendment to the bylaws, through a resolution of the Board of Directors, until it reaches
 
R$ 1,500,000, by means of issuance of common or preferred shares, without keeping the existing ratio, observed the limit of 2/3 of preferred shares to the total shares issued.
 
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b)
Treasury shares
   
 
The Company acquired its own shares at market prices, without capital reduction, for holding in treasury and subsequent disposal or cancellation, in accordance with the provisions of Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM) Instructions No. 10, of February 14, 1980, and No. 268, of November 13, 1997.
 
During the period  of 2007, 418,500 preferred shares were acquired at the average cost of R$ 59.37 per share regarding to the share repurchase program approved in the Board of Director’s Meeting of August 02, 2006.
 
As of September 30, 2007, the Company’s interim financial information  record 580,197 preferred shares and 6,617 common shares in treasury, which were acquired at the average cost of R$ 50.51 and R$ 19.30 per share, respectively. The consolidated financial information record 827,147 preferred shares and 6,617 common shares in treasury, which were acquired at the average cost of R$ 42.52 and R$ 19.30 per share, respectively.
 
The market price of preferred shares issued by the Company as of June 30, 2007 on the São Paulo Stock Exchange (BOVESPA) was R$ 71.05.
 
 
c)
Capital reserve
   
 
The capital reserve in the amount of R$ 3,026 reflects the goodwill on the disposal of shares at market price to be held in treasury in the Company’s subsidiaries, at the average price of R$ 36.00 per share. Executives of these subsidiaries were given the usufruct opportunity to have such shares, as described in Note 22.
 
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d)
Revaluation reserve
   
 
This reserve reflects the revaluation write-up of assets of subsidiaries and is realized based upon depreciation, write-off or disposal of revalued assets, including the related tax effects.
 
In some cases, taxes on the revaluation reserve of certain subsidiaries are recognized only upon the realization of this reserve, since the revaluations occurred prior to the publication of CVM Resolution No. 183/95, as mentioned in Note 12.
 
e)
Retention of profits reserve
   
 
This reserve is supported by the investment program, in conformity with article 196 of Brazilian corporate law, and includes both a portion of net income and the realization of the revaluation reserve.
 
f)
Realizable profits reserve
   
 
This reserve is established in conformity with article 197 of Brazilian corporate law, based on the equity in subsidiaries and affiliated companies. Realization of the reserve usually occurs upon receipt of dividends, disposal and write-off of investments.
 
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g)
Conciliation of shareholders’ equity - Company and consolidated
 
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
 
             
Shareholders’ equity - Company
   
2,014,956
     
1,994,236
 
Treasury shares held by subsidiaries, net of realization
    (4,283 )     (4,430 )
Capital reserve arising from sale of treasury shares to subsidiaries, net of realization
    (2,249 )     (2,324 )
Shareholders’ equity - consolidated
   
2,008,424
     
1,987,482
 

 
h)
Reconciliation of net income - Parent Company and consolidated
 
The reconciliation of net income, Parent Company and consolidated, shows the effect of the reversal of the allowance for scheduled factory maintenance of some subsidiaries, net of income and social contribution taxes, recorded in retained earnings, in accordance with CVM Resolution No. 489/05 and Technical Interpretation No. 01/06 by IBRACON, as follows:
 
 
   
09/30/2006
 
       
Net income - Parent Company
   
240,032
 
Reversal of allowance for factory maintenance by the subsidiary Oxiteno S.A. Indústria e Comércio
    (796 )
Reversal of allowance for factory maintenance by the subsidiary Oxiteno Nordeste S.A. Indústria e Comércio
    (5,513 )
Net income - consolidated
   
233,723
 

 
17.  
NONOPERATING EXPENSES, NET (CONSOLIDATED)
   
 
Composed mainly of R$ 1,532 as of September 30, 2007 (R$ 12,871 as of September 30, 2006) in write-off of deferred assets related to studies and projects, and R$ 1,375 as of September 30, 2007 (R$ 8,040 as of September 30, 2006) of result on the sale of property, plant and equipment, mainly gas cylinders and vehicles.
 
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18.  
SEGMENT INFORMATION
 
The Company has four relevant segments: gas, chemicals, logistics and distribution. The gas segment distributes LPG to retail, commercial and industrial consumers mainly in the South, Southeast and Northeast Regions of Brazil. The chemicals segment primarily produces ethylene oxide and by products, which are raw materials for the textiles, foods, cosmetics, detergents, agricultural chemicals, paints and varnishes industries, among other. Operations in the logistics segment include storage and transportation, mainly in the Southeast and Northeast Regions of Brazil. The distribution segment operates in distribution of fuels, lubricants and related products in the South and Southeast Regions of Brazil. Reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. Intersegment sales are transacted at prices approximating those that could be obtained with third parties.
 
The main financial information about each of the Company’s reportable segments is presented as follows:
 
   
09/30/2007 
   
09/30/2006
 
   
Ultragaz
   
Oxiteno
   
Ultracargo
   
Ipiranga
   
Other
   
Consolidated
   
Consolidated
 
Net sales, net of related-party transactions
   
2,341,146
     
1,205,060
     
137,380
     
9,824,876
     
9,520
     
13,517,982
     
3,590,273
 
Income from operations before financial income (expenses) and equity in subsidiary and affiliated companies
   
111,052
     
69,551
     
16,278
     
168,975
      (16,822 )    
349,034
     
260,999
 
Total assets, net of related parties
   
852,135
     
2,627,607
     
376,700
     
2,676,003
     
556,460
     
7,088,905
     
3,734,709
 

In the table above, the column "other" is composed mainly by parent company Ultrapar Participações S.A., that recorded the goodwill on the acquisition of Ipiranga, and by the participation in the oil refining business.

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19.  
FINANCIAL INCOME AND EXPENSES, NET (CONSOLIDATED)
 
   
09/30/2007
   
09/30/2006
 
             
Financial income:
           
Interest on temporary cash investments and noncurrent investments
   
108,579
     
124,565
 
Interest on trade accounts receivable
   
12,706
     
3,831
 
Monetary and exchange variation income
    (11,514 )     (12,546 )
Other income
   
1,270
     
1,411
 
     
111,041
     
117,261
 
Financial expenses:
               
Interest on loans and financing
    (71,663 )     (64,885 )
Interest on debentures
    (84,026 )     (35,108 )
Bank charges
    (13,409 )     (9,825 )
Monetary and exchange variations expenses
   
37,127
     
14,707
 
Financial results from currency hedge transactions
    (17,139 )     (14,441 )
CPMF/IOF/other financial expenses (see Note 21 a)
    (16,202 )    
28,300
 
Other expenses
    (10,947 )     (4,057 )
      (176,259 )     (85,309 )
                 
Financial (expenses) income, net
    (65,218 )    
31,952
 
 
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20.  
RISKS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONSOLIDATED)
 
The main risk factors to which the Company and its subsidiaries are exposed reflect strategic/operating and economic/financial aspects. Strategic/operating risks (such as behavior of demand, competition, technological innovation, and significant structural changes in industry, among others) are addressed by the Company’s management model. Economic/financial risks mainly reflect customer default, macroeconomic variables, such as exchange and interest rates, as well as the characteristics of the financial instruments used by the Company. These risks are managed through control policies, specific strategies and the determination of limits, as follows:
 
·  
Customer default - These risks are managed by specific policies for accepting customers and analyzing credit, and are mitigated by diversification of sales. As of September 30, 2007, Oxiteno S.A. Indústria e Comércio and its subsidiaries maintained R$ 1,433 (R$ 1,374 as of June 30, 2007), the subsidiaries of Ultragaz Participações Ltda. maintained R$ 14,955 (R$ 13,531 as of June 30, 2007), and Ipiranga / Refinery maintained R$ 42,921 (R$ 41,920 as of June 30, 2007) as an allowance for doubtful accounts.
 
·  
Interest rates - The Company and its subsidiaries adopt conservative policies to obtain and invest funds and to minimize the cost of capital. Temporary cash investments of the Company and its subsidiaries are comprised mainly of transactions linked to the CDI, as described in Note 4. A portion of the financial assets is intended for foreign currency hedges, as mentioned below. Borrowings are mainly originated from the BNDES, debentures and foreign currency financing, as mentioned in Note 15.
 

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·  
Exchange rate - The Company’s subsidiaries use hedge instruments (mainly CDI and US$) available in the financial market to cover assets and liabilities in foreign currency, so as to reduce the exchange variation effects on their results. Such hedges have amounts, periods and indexes substantially equivalent to the assets and liabilities in foreign currency to which they are linked. Shown below are the assets and liabilities in foreign currency, translated into Brazilian reais at September 30, 2007 and June 30, 2007:
 
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
 
             
Assets:
           
Investments abroad and hedges
   
201,647
     
63,339
 
Foreign cash and cash equivalents
   
5,098
     
1,150
 
Temporary cash and long-term investments in foreign currency
   
665,581
     
702,757
 
Receivables from foreign customers, net of advances on exchange contracts and allowance for loss
   
40,449
     
32,178
 
     
912,775
     
799,424
 
 
Liabilities:
           
Foreign currency financing
   
946,505
     
955,373
 
Import payables
    (8,436 )    
14,646
 
     
938,069
     
970,019
 
                 
Net asset position
    (25,294 )     (170,595 )
 
The exchange rate variation related to cash and banks, investments, temporary cash investments, and long-term cash investments of foreign subsidiaries was recorded as financial expense in the consolidated financial information of income for September 30, 2007, in the amount of R$ 19,423 (financial expense of R$ 12,660 as of September 30, 2006).
 
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·  
Market value of financial instruments
 
Market value of financial instruments as of September 30, 2007 and June 30, 2007 are as follows:
 
   
09/30/2007
   
06/30/2007
 
   
Book
   
Market
   
Book
   
Market
 
   
value
   
value
   
value
   
value
 
                         
Financial assets:
                       
Cash and banks
   
81,958
     
81,958
     
47,069
     
47,069
 
Temporary cash investments
   
1,445,992
     
1,459,976
     
1,474,828
     
1,488,616
 
Noncurrent investments
   
119,487
     
120,806
     
118,946
     
120,286
 
     
1,647,437
     
1,662,740
     
1,640,843
     
1,655,971
 
                                 
Financial liabilities:
                               
Current and long-term loans
   
1,558,427
     
1,581,578
     
1,451,860
     
1,477,397
 
Current and long-term debentures
   
1,367,181
     
1,367,089
     
1,365,263
     
1,365,234
 
     
2,925,608
     
2,948,667
     
2,817,123
     
2,842,631
 
                                 
Investment-
                               
Investments in affiliated companies
   
34,026
     
47,970
     
26,615
     
33,036
 
 
The market value of financial instruments was obtained through the commonly used marking to market methodology, which consists of carrying the balances of the instruments until the maturity at the respective contracted rates, discounting them to present value at market rates as of September 30, 2007 and June 30, 2007. The market value of investment in affiliated company is based on the share price trading on the São Paulo Stock Exchange (BOVESPA).
 
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21.  
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS (CONSOLIDATED)
 
a)  
Labor, civil and tax lawsuits
 
The Petrochemical Industry Labor Union, of which the employees of Oxiteno Nordeste S.A. Indústria e Comércio are members, filed an action against the subsidiary in 1990, demanding compliance with the adjustments established in a collective labor agreement, in lieu of the salary policies effectively followed. At the same time, the employers’ association proposed a collective bargaining for the interpretation and clarification of the fourth clause of the agreement. Based on the opinion of its legal counsel, who analyzed the last decision of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) on the collective bargaining, as well as the status of the individual lawsuit of the subsidiary, management believes that a reserve is not necessary as of September 30, 2007.
 
The subsidiaries Companhia Ultragaz S.A. and SPGás Distribuidora de Gás Ltda. are parties to an administrative proceeding at CADE (Administrative Council for Economic Defense), under the allegation of anticompetitive practice in municipalities of a region of the State of Minas Gerais in 2001. In September 2005, the SDE (Economic Law Department) issued a technical notice recommending to CADE a ruling against the companies involved in this proceeding. In their defense, the subsidiaries’ arguments, among others, are that: (i) under the terms of the notice issued by the Company’s chief executive officer on July 4, 2000, the subsidiaries’ employees were forbidden to discuss with third parties matters related to prices; and (ii) no consistent evidence was attached to the proceeding’s records. In view of the arguments presented, the fact that the technical notice has no binding effect on CADE’s decision, and their legal counsel’s opinion, the subsidiaries did not record a provision for this issue. Should CADE’s decision be unfavorable, the subsidiaries can still discuss the issue at the judicial level.
 
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The subsidiary Companhia Ultragaz S.A. is a defendant in lawsuits relating to damages caused by an explosion in 1996 in a shopping mall in the city of Osasco, State of São Paulo. Such lawsuits involve: (i) individual suits filed by victims of the explosion claiming damages from Ultragaz for the loss of economic benefit and for pain and suffering; (ii) lawsuit for reimbursement of expenses by the administration company of the shopping mall and its insurance company; and (iii) class action suit seeking indemnification for property damage and pain and suffering for all the victims injured and deceased. The subsidiary believes that it has presented evidence that defective gas pipes in the shopping mall caused the accident and that Ultragaz’s on-site LPG storage facilities did not contribute to the explosion. Of the 58 lawsuits judged thus far, a favorable judgment was obtained for 57, and of these 20 have already been dismissed;  only 1 had an unfavorable decision, which is still subject to appeal, and whose amount, should the decision be upheld, is R$ 17. Three lawsuits have not yet been judged. The subsidiary has insurance coverage for these lawsuits, and the uninsured contingent amount is R$ 23,595. The Company has not recorded any provision for this amount, since it believes the probability of loss is remote.
 
The Company and its subsidiaries obtained injunctions to pay PIS and COFINS (taxes on revenues) without the changes introduced by Law No. 9718/98 in its original version. The ongoing questioning refers to the levy of these taxes on sources other than revenues. Recently the STF has decided the matter favorable to the taxpayer. Although it is a precedent, the effect of this decision does not automatically apply to all companies, since they must await judgment of their own lawsuits. In the first semester of 2007, final decisions were rendered for the Company and its subsidiaries which reversed the accrual previously recorded, in the amount of R$ 12,759 (in the first semester of 2006 - R$ 17,217 of accrual reversal and R$ 26,225 of recovery of amounts paid in previous periods), net of attorney’s fees. The Company has other subsidiaries whose lawsuits have not yet been judged. Should there be final favorable outcomes for the subsidiaries in all lawsuits still not judged, the Company estimates that the total positive effect in income before income and social contribution taxes should reach R$ 29,300, net of attorney’s fees.
 
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Subsidiary Oxiteno S.A. Indústria e Comércio accrued R$ 9,360 as of September 30, 2007 (R$ 9,212 as of June 30, 2007) for ICMS tax assessments being judged at a lower-level and appeal-level administrative courts. The subsidiary is currently awaiting decision on the appeal.
 
Subsidiary Utingás Armazenadora S.A. has challenged in court ISS (Service Tax) tax assessments issued by the municipal government of Santo André. Legal counsel of the subsidiary classifies the risk as low, since a significant portion of the lower-court decisions was favorable to the subsidiary. The thesis defended by the subsidiary is supported by the opinion of a renowned tax specialist. The unprovisioned updated amount of the contingency as of September 30, 2007 is R$ 40,777 (R$ 39,028 as of June 30, 2007).
 
On October 7, 2005, the subsidiaries of Ultragaz Participações Ltda. filed for and obtained an injunction to support the offset of PIS and COFINS credits against other federal taxes administered by the Federal Revenue Service (SRF), notably corporate income tax and social contribution taxes. According to the injunction obtained, the subsidiaries have been making judicial deposits for these debits in the amount of R$ 68,920 as of September 30, 2007 (R$ 55,858 as of June 30, 2007) and recognizing the corresponding liability for this purpose.
 
Subsidiaries Ultragaz Participações Ltda, Cia. Ultragaz S.A., Utingás Armazenadora S.A., Terminal Químico de Aratu S.A. - Tequimar,  Transultra - Armazenamento e Transporte Especializado Ltda. and Ultracargo Operações Logísticas e Participações Ltda., hold judicial measures petitioning the full and immediate utilization of supplementary monetary adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index (IPC) / National Treasury Bonds (BTN) for 1990 (Law No. 8.200/91), and hold accruals in the amount of R$ 13,347 (R$ 13,098 as of June 30, 2007) as a possible contingency, in case of unfavorable outcome of such lawsuits.
 
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On December 29, 2006, the subsidiaries Oxiteno S.A Indústria e Comércio, Oxiteno Nordeste S.A Indústria e Comércio, Companhia Ultragaz S.A. and Transultra Armazenamento e Transporte Especializado Ltda filed for an injunction seeking the deduction of ICMS from the PIS and COFINS tax basis. Oxiteno Nordeste S.A. Indústria e Comércio received an injunction and is paying the amounts into judicial deposits, as well as recording the respective accrual in the amount of R$ 7,487 (R$ 4,933 as of June 30, 2007); the others subsidiaries did not receive similar injunction and are waiting the judgment of an appeal to Regional Federal Court – TRF of the 3rd Region.
 
The Company and some subsidiaries filed a request for an injunction seeking not to be subject to the legislation that restricted the offset of corporate income tax (IRPJ) and social contribution  (CSLL) tax loss carryforwards computed through December 31, 1994 to 30% of income for the year. There are good precedents for these discussions when it is proven that there was only a postponement of payment of IRPJ and CSLL to the following years, as is the case of the Company’s subsidiaries, and legal counsel understands that the chances of success of the challenge in the judicial sphere is possible. The contingency is estimated at R$ 6,562.
 
Regarding Ipiranga / Refinery, the main provisions for contingencies refer to: (a) requirements for the reversal of ICMS credits on transportation services taken during the freight reimbursement system established by DNC (currently National Agency for Petroleum - ANP), in the amount of R$ 7,590; (b) requirements for the reversal of ICMS credits in the State of Minas Gerais, on interstate outflows carried under Article 33 of ICMS Agreement 66/88, which allowed the maintenance of credits and which was suspended by an injunction conceded by the Supreme Court - STF, in the amount of R$ 27,158; (c) reversal of the deduction of unconditional discounts from the ICMS calculation basis, in the State of Minas Gerais, as a result of tax substitution, in the amount of R$ 15,538; (d) litigation based on clauses of contracts with clients; (e) claims made by former employees and outsourced personnel regarding salary related amounts.
 
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The main tax contingencies of Ipiranga / Refinery which present risks evaluated as possible, and which, based in this evaluation, have not been accrued for in the interim financial information, refer to ICMS, in the total amount of R$ 110,605 and relate, mainly to: (a) requirements for the reversal of credits on interstate outflows; (b) requirements of ICMS on the purchases of basic oils; (c) demands to reverse credits related with interstate transport services operations; (d) demands to reverse credits derived from excess taxation generated on the purchase of products in the petroleum refinery under the tax substitution system; (e) demands to reverse credits in operations with alcohol (anhydrous fuel alcohol) in the State of São Paulo; (f) tax assessment resulting from operations of alcohol loan devolutions (anhydrous fuel alcohol). In addition, subsidiary Distribuidora de Produtos de Petróleo Ipiranga S.A.- DPPI and its subsidiaries have tax assessments concerning non-homologation of IPI credits originated in acquisitions of products whose subsequent sales had no taxation. The non-accrued contingent amount as of September 30, 2007, is R$ 20,734.

The Company and its subsidiaries have other ongoing administrative and judicial proceedings; legal counsel classified the risks on these proceedings as possible and/or remote and, therefore, no reserves for potential losses on these proceedings have been recorded. The Company and its subsidiaries also have litigations that aims at recovery of taxes and contributions, that have not been registered in the interim financial information due to their contingent nature.
 
Judicial deposits and provisions are summarized below:
 
Provisions
 
Balance in
06/30/2007
   
Additions
   
Write-off
   
Interest
   
Balance in
09/30/2007
 
                               
Income and social contribution taxes
   
77,560
     
10,385
     
-
     
1,842
     
89,787
 
PIS and COFINS on other revenues
   
1,896
     
7,345
     
-
     
170
     
9,411
 
PIS on rendering of services
   
291
     
-
     
-
     
3
     
294
 
ICMS
   
65,122
     
-
      (4,933 )    
596
     
60,785
 
INSS
   
2,375
     
-
      (35 )    
57
     
2,397
 
Other
   
1,776
     
50
     
-
     
63
     
1,889
 
 Civil lawsuits
   
4,985
     
140
      (298 )    
260
     
5,087
 
 Labor claims
   
13,432
     
934
      (2,008 )    
485
     
12,843
 
(-) Judicial deposits
    (67,686 )     (14,001 )    
-
      (1,362 )     (83,049 )
Total
   
99,751
     
4,853
      (7,274 )    
2,114
     
99,444
 

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b)  
Contracts
 
Subsidiary Terminal Químico de Aratu S.A. - Tequimar has contracts with CODEBA  and Complexo Industrial Portuário Governador Eraldo Gueiros, in connection with their port facilities in Aratu and Suape, respectively. Such contracts establish minimum cargo movement of 1,000,000 tons per year for Aratu, effective through 2022, and 250,000 tons per year for Suape, effective through 2027. If annual movement is less than the minimum required, the subsidiary is required to pay the difference between the actual movement and the minimum contractual movement, using the port rates in effect at the date established for payment. As of September 30, 2007, such rates were R$ 4.59 and R$ 3.97 per ton for Aratu and Suape, respectively. The subsidiary has met the minimum cargo movement limits since inception of the contracts.
 
Subsidiary Oxiteno Nordeste S.A. Indústria e Comércio has a supply contract with Braskem S.A, that establishes a minimum consumption level of ethylene per year. The minimum purchase commitment and the actual demand for the period ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, expressed in tons of ethylene, are summarized below. Should the minimum purchase commitment not be met, the subsidiary would be liable for a fine of 40% of the current ethylene price for the quantity not purchased.
 
   
Minimum purchase
commitment
   
Actual demand
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
                   
In tons of ethylene
   
180,000
     
137,900
     
145,569
     
137,361
 
 
On August 16, 2006, the subsidiary signed a memorandum of understanding, altering the ethylene supply contract with Braskem S.A. described above. The memorandum of understanding regulates new conditions of ethylene supply through 2021, and in 2007 and 2008 the subsidiary is having access to an additional volume of ethylene, with the minimum quantity in tons increasing to 180 thousand and 190 thousand, respectively.
 
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c)  
Insurance coverage for subsidiaries
 
The Company has insurance policies to cover various risks, including loss and damage from fire, lightning, explosion of any nature, windstorm, plane crash and electrical damage, among others, protecting the plants and other branches of all subsidiaries except Ipiranga / Refinery, with coverage amounting to US$ 404 millions.
 
For the plants of Oxiteno S.A. Indústria e Comércio, Oxiteno Nordeste S.A. Indústria e Comércio and Oxiteno México S.A. de C.V., there is also loss of income insurance against losses from potential accidents related to their assets, with coverage amounting to US$ 242 millions.
 
A civil liability insurance program covers the Company and its subsidiaries, with global coverage of US$ 200 millions, for losses and damage from accidents caused to third parties, related to the commercial and industrial operations and/or distribution and sale of products and services.
 
Group life insurance, personal accident insurance, health insurance, and domestic and international transportation insurance are also contracted.
 
Ipiranga / Refinery have an insurance and risk management program which provides coverage for all their insurable assets, as well as coverage against risks resulting from the interruption of production, by means of an operating risk policy negotiated with the national and international insurance market, through the Brazilian Reinsurance Institute.
 
The coverage and limits insured by the policies are based on a detailed study of risks and losses, prepared by local insurance consultants. Management considers the type of insurance contracted sufficient to cover possible claims, in view of the nature of the activities of the companies.
 
The main coverages are related to operating risks, loss of profits, multiple industrial perils, multiple office risks, named perils - pools and civil liability.
 
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22.
SHARE COMPENSATION PLAN (CONSOLIDATED)
 
The Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on November 26, 2003 approved a compensation plan for management of the Company and its subsidiaries, which provides for: (i) the initial grant of usufruct of shares issued by the Company and held in treasury by the subsidiaries in which the beneficiaries are employed; and (ii) the transfer of the beneficial ownership of the shares after ten years from the initial grant, provided that the professional relationship between the beneficiary and the Company and its subsidiaries is not interrupted. The total amount granted to executives until September 30, 2007, including taxes, was R$ 12,263 (R$ 12,263 as of June 30, 2007). This amount is being amortized over a period of ten years and the amortization related as of September 30, 2007 in the amount of R$ 921 (R$ 669 as of September 30, 2006), was recorded as an operating expense for the period.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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23.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND PRIVATE PENSION PLAN (CONSOLIDATED)
 
 
a) ULTRAPREV – Associação de Previdência Complementar
 
In August 2001, the Company and its subsidiaries (except subsidiaries recently acquired from the Ipiranga Group) began to provide a defined contribution pension plan to their employees. This plan is managed by Ultraprev - Associação de Previdência Complementar. Under the terms of the plan, the basic contribution of each participating employee is defined annually by the participant between 0% and 11%, of his/her salary. The sponsoring companies provide a matching contribution in an identical amount as the basic contribution. As participants retire, they have the option to receive monthly: (i) a percentage varying between 0.5% and 1.0% of the fund accumulated in their name in Ultraprev; or (ii) a fixed-monthly amount that will deplete the fund accumulated in the participant’s name in a period of 5 to 25 years. Accordingly, neither the Company nor its subsidiaries assume responsibility for guaranteeing the levels of amounts or periods of receipt of the retirement benefit. As of September 30, 2007, the Company and its subsidiaries contributed R$ 2,560 (R$ 2,517 as of September 30, 2006) to Ultraprev, which was charged to income for the period. The total number of participating employees as of September 30, 2007 was 5,477, with 13 participants retired to date. Additionally, Ultraprev has 1 active participant and 31 former employees receiving defined benefits according to the policies of a previous plan.
 

 

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b) Fundação Francisco Martins Bastos
 
The subsidiaries Distribuidora de Produtos de Petróleo Ipiranga S.A., Companhia Brasileira de Petróleo Ipiranga and Refinaria de Petróleo Ipiranga S.A., together with other companies which formed the Ipiranga Group, are sponsors of Fundação Francisco Martins Bastos, which provides a defined benefit plan to their employees.
 
The accumulated amount of contribution to the plan by Ipiranga / Refinery in the quarter ended as of September 30, 2007 was R$ 2,327.
 
The recorded net liabilities of Ipiranga / Refinery as of September 30, 2007 were R$ 74,604, of which R$ 6,828 in current liabilities and R$ 67,776 in noncurrent liabilities.
 
These complementary retirement benefits were elaborated in actuarial evaluation by the independent actuary Towers Perrin Forster & Crosby Ltda.
 
The actuarial liability as of September 30, 2007 reflects the report elaborated by the independent actuary on May 31, 2007, which has kept the biometric premises and the rates used in the subsidiaries’ financial statements of December 31, 2006.
 
 

 
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24.
SUPPLEMENTARY STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW - INDIRECT METHOD
 
Prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard and Procedure (NPC) No. 20 issued by IBRACON (Brazilian Institute of Independent Auditors).
 

 
   
PARENT COMPANY
 
   
09/30/2007
   
09/30/2006
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net income
   
99,241
     
240,032
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by
   operating activities:
               
    Depreciation and Amortization
   
21,632
     
-
 
    Equity in subsidiaries and affiliated companies
    (147,267 )     (242,171 )
    Foreign exchange and indexation gains
   
64,732
     
35,108
 
    Deferred income and social contribution taxes
    (23,588 )     (136 )
    Dividends received by direct subsidiaries
   
12,872
     
87,693
 
                 
(Increase) decrease in current assets:
               
    Recoverable taxes
    (2,197 )     (6,379 )
    Other
    (117 )    
401
 
    Prepaid expenses
    (734 )     (24 )
Increase (decrease) in current liabilities:
               
    Suppliers
   
137
      (154 )
    Salaries and related charges
   
29
     
4
 
    Taxes
   
9
     
54
 
    Other
   
2,948
      (1 )
(Increase) decrease in long-term assets:
               
   Recoverable taxes
   
199
     
2,259
 
   Judicial deposits
   
-
     
237
 
   Prepaid expenses
   
176
     
-
 
Increase (decrease) in long-term liabilities:
               
   Other taxes
    (9,389 )    
548
 
                 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
   
18,683
     
117,471
 

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PARENT COMPANY
 
   
09/30/2007
   
09/30/2006
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
           
    Investments acquired
    (676,432 )    
-
 
    Additions to deferred charges
    (13,281 )    
-
 
    Acquisition of  treasury shares
    (24,845 )     (1,124 )
                 
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    (714,558 )     (1,124 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
    Loans, financing and debentures:
               
    Issuances
   
675,000
     
-
 
    Amortization
    (37,739 )     (49,886 )
    Dividends paid
    (60,201 )     (149,222 )
    Related companies
    (109,326 )    
18,846
 
                 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
   
467,734
      (180,262 )
                 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (228,141 )     (63,915 )
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING
        OF THE PERIOD
   
279,386
     
359,716
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END
        OF THE PERIOD
   
51,245
     
295,801
 
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
               
Interest paid from financing activities
   
37,739
     
49,886
 
                 
 

 
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CONSOLIDATED
 
   
09/30/2007
   
09/30/2006
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net income
   
99,241
     
233,723
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by
   operating activities:
               
    Equity in subsidiaries and affiliated companies
   
214
      (696 )
    Depreciation and amortization
   
213,915
     
139,825
 
    PIS and COFINS credits on depreciation
   
2,017
     
1,597
 
    Foreign exchange and indexation gains (losses)
   
32,786
     
11,843
 
    Deferred income and social contribution taxes
    (45,956 )     (15,861 )
    Minority interest
   
99,816
     
3,643
 
    Proceeds from disposals of permanent assets
   
3,470
     
16,742
 
    Allowance for probable losses on permanent assets
    (2,755 )    
2,604
 
    Reversal of allowance for factory shutdown, net of taxes
   
-
     
6,309
 
    Other
   
504
     
540
 
                 
Dividends received
   
2,238
     
-
 
                 
 (Increase) decrease in current assets:
               
    Trade accounts receivable
    (42,550 )     (47,468 )
    Inventories
    (16,802 )    
23,422
 
    Recoverable taxes
    (40,558 )     (39,871 )
    Other
    (10,203 )     (394 )
    Prepaid expenses
   
6,576
     
3,062
 
Increase (decrease) in current liabilities:
               
    Suppliers
   
18,234
      (9,789 )
    Salaries and related charges
   
8,461
     
13,238
 
    Taxes
    (1,482 )    
9,387
 
    Income and social contribution taxes
   
47,175
     
698
 
    Other
   
2,918
      (10,145 )
(Increase) decrease in long-term assets:
               
    Recoverable taxes
    (7,104 )     (979 )
    Judicial deposits
    (7,812 )    
211
 
    Trade accounts receivable
    (6,637 )     (145 )
    Other
    (1,836 )     (779 )
    Prepaid expenses
    (4,019 )     (103 )
Increase (decrease) in long-term liabilities:
               
   Provision for contingencies
   
1,994
      (14,536 )
   Other
   
255
      (633 )
                 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
   
352,100
     
325,445
 
 

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CONSOLIDATED
 
   
09/30/2007
   
09/30/2006
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
           
   Transfer of financial application from long term to short term
   
515,140
     
-
 
   Cash investments in long-term, net of redemption
    (3,817 )     (7,193 )
   Acquisition of investment
    (707,233 )    
-
 
   Acquisition of acquired companies’ cash
   
159,992
     
-
 
   Additions to property, plant and equipment
    (442,614 )     (156,486 )
   Additions to deferred charges
    (63,476 )     (58,886 )
   Additions to intangible
    (4,648 )     (9,934 )
   Proceeds from sales of permanent assets
   
14,734
     
13,071
 
   Acquisition of minority interest
    (53 )     (28 )
   Acquisition of treasury shares
    (24,845 )     (1,124 )
                 
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    (556,820 )     (220,580 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
   Loans, financing and debentures:
               
       Issuances
   
1,363,693
     
295,495
 
       Amortization
    (633,534 )     (438,099 )
   Dividends paid
    (63,004 )     (149,913 )
   Related companies
    (4,561 )     (1,983 )
                 
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES
   
662,594
      (294,500 )
                 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
   
457,874
      (189,635 )
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING
      OF THE PERIOD
   
1,070,076
     
1,250,924
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END
      OF THE  PERIOD
   
1,527,950
     
1,061,289
 
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
               
Interest paid on loans and financing
   
99,376
     
74,466
 
Income and social contribution taxes paid in the period
   
60,938
     
24,002
 
                 
 
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25.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS


i) Ipiranga acquisition- Tag alongs

As mentioned in Note 3, in April of 2007, Ultrapar acquired the control of certain companies of Ipiranga Group. The acquisition process was structured in four phases. The first phase was concluded on April 18 with the transfer of control of the Ipiranga Group. The second phase of the acquisition, which comprises mandatory tender offers (tag along) by Ultrapar for the common shares of Refinaria de Petróleo Ipiranga S.A. (RPI), Distribuidora de Produtos de Petróleo Ipiranga S.A. (DPPI) and Companhia Brasileira de Petróleo Ipiranga (CBPI), is scheduled to be completed shortly. RPI and DPPI tender offers were carried on October 22, 2007. Ultrapar acquired 1,274,718 shares of DPPI, equivalent to 77% of the shares subject to such tender offer and 2,771,781 shares of RPI, equivalent to 82% of the shares subject to such tender offer. The total disbursement in the RPI and DPPI tender offers was R$ 441 million. Of this amount Ultrapar was responsible for a disbursement of R$ 122 millions, financed through the issuance of a second series of nonconvertible debentures, yielding 102.5% of CDI and maturing in one year from the issuance (see Note 15.e.2). The mandatory tender offer for CBPI common shares is scheduled to happen on November 8, 2007. The maximum disbursement by Ultrapar in the CBPI tender offer will be R$ 54 millions, of a total amount of R$ 194 millions.
 
ii) ADENE exemption

In December 2006, Oxiteno Nordeste S.A. Indústria e Comércio Camaçari plant’s tax exemption expired, as shown in Note 9.c). The subsidiary has requested ADENE (Northeast Development Agency), the agency in charge of managing this incentive program, a 75% income tax reduction until 2016, which was granted on May 25, 2007. On July 3, 2007, the benefit analysis report issued by ADENE was directed to the Federal Revenue Service to be ratified. Such ratification should have occurred in 120 days from the date the request was filed. Such term expired on October 31, 2007. Therefore the subsidiary will record in October of 2007 a reduction in its results, with retroactive effect to January 1, 2007, in an amount of R$ 15,418.
 
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OTHER INFORMATION CONSIDERED MATERIAL BY THE COMPANY

Shares directly or indirectly owned by the controlling shareholders, members of the Board of Directors, Executive Officers and members of the Fiscal Council as of September 30, 2007
 
[Table to Come]

Shares directly or indirectly owned by the controlling shareholders, members of the Board of Directors, Executive Officers and members of the Fiscal Council - Last 12 Months

[Table to Come]
Total free float and its percentage of total shares as of September 30, 2007
 
[Table to Come]


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The Company’s shareholders that holds more than 5% of voting or non-voting capital, up to the individual level, and breakdown of their shareholdings as of September 30, 2007

[Table to Come]


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[Table to Come]

 
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INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES AND/OR AFFILIATES
 

1 - Item
               2 - Company name                 
3 - Corporate taxpayer number
        (CNPJ)        
4 Classification
5 - % of ownership interest in
   investee   
6 - % of
investor’s stakeholders’
      equity      
7 - Type of company
8 - Number of
shares held in the current quarter
    (in thousands)   
9 - Number of
shares held in the prior quarter
  (in thousands)  
                 
01
Ultracargo – Oper. Log. e Part. Ltda.
34.266.973/0001-99
Closely-held subsidiary
100.00
10.09
Commercial, industrial and other
2,461
2,461
02
Ultragaz Participações Ltda.
57.651.960/0001-39
Closely-held subsidiary
100.00
19.85
Commercial, industrial and other
4,336
4,336
03
Imaven Imóveis e Agropecuária Ltda.
61.604.112/0001-46
Closely-held subsidiary
100.00
2.30
Commercial, industrial and other
27,734
27,734
04
Oxiteno S.A. Indústria e Comércio
62.545.686/0001-53
Closely-held subsidiary
100.00
70.21
Commercial, industrial and other
35,102
35,102
05
Oxiteno Nordeste S.A. Indústria e Comércio
14.109.664/0001-06
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company
99.42
49.82
Commercial, industrial and other
6,898
6,898
06
Terminal Químico de Aratu S.A. - Tequimar
14.688.220/0001-64
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company
99.44
5.48
Commercial, industrial and other
12,540
12,540
07
Transultra – Armaz. e Transp. Espec. Ltda.
60.959.889/0001-60
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company
100.00
3.59
Commercial, industrial and other
34,999
34,999
08
Companhia Ultragaz S.A.
61.602.199/0001-12
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company
98.56
21.61
Commercial, industrial and other
799,931
799,929
09
SPGás Distribuidora de Gás Ltda.
65.828.550/0001-49
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company
100.00
26.05
Commercial, industrial and other
1,314
1,314
10
Bahiana Distribuidora de Gás Ltda.
46.395.687/0001-02
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company
100.00
6.53
Commercial, industrial and other
24
24
11
Utingás Armazenadora S.A.
61.916.920/0001-49
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company
55.99
1.49
Commercial, industrial and other
2,800
2,800
12
Oxiteno México S.A. de C.V.
-
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company  
100.00
1.32
Commercial, industrial and other
122,048
122,048
13
Cia. Brasileira de Petróleo Ipiranga
33.069.766/0001-81
Open-held subsidiary
11.52
4.65
Commercial, industrial and other
12,206
12,206
14
Distrib. Produtos Petróleo Ipiranga S.A.
92.689.256/0001-76
Open-held subsidiary
32.45
7.89
Commercial, industrial and other
10,384
10,384
15
Am/pm Comestíveis Ltda.
  40.299.810/0001-05 
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company
11.00
2.89
Commercial, industrial and other
6,369
6,369
16
Centro de Conveniências Millennium Ltda.
03.546.544/0001-41
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company
11.00
0.08
Commercial, industrial and other 
135
135
17
Empresa Carioca de Produtos Químicos S.A.
33.346.586/0001-08
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company
11.00
0.89
Commercial, industrial and other
22,963
22,963
18
Ipiranga Com. Import. e Export. Ltda.
05.378.404/0001-37
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company
11.00
0.00
Commercial, industrial and other
15
15
19
Ipiranga Trading Limited
-
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company
11.00
0.00
Commercial, industrial and other
6
6
20
Tropical Transportes Ipiranga Ltda.
42.310.177/0001-34
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company
11.00
0.70
Commercial, industrial and other
29
29
21
Ipiranga Imobiliária Ltda.
07.319.798/0001-88
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company
11.00
0.37
Commercial, industrial and other
488
488
22
Ipiranga Logística Ltda.
08.017.542/0001-89
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company
11.00
0.03
Commercial, industrial and other
1
1
23
Maxfácil Participações S.A.
08.077.294/0001-61
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company
9.00
4.34
Commercial, industrial and other
2
2
24
Isa-Sul Administração e Participação Ltda.
89.548.606/0001-70
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company
32.00
2.69
Commercial, industrial and other
15,209
15,209
25
Comercial Farroupilha Ltda.
92.766.484/0001-00
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company
32.00
0.05
Commercial, industrial and other
2,920
2,920
26
Ipiranga Adm. de Bens Móveis Ltda.
08.056.984/0001-34
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company
32.00
0.00
Commercial, industrial and other
3
3
27
Refinaria de Petróleo Ipiranga S.A.
94.845.674/0001-30
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company
10.02
-0.13
Commercial, industrial and other
2,962
2,962
28
Oxiteno Andina, C.A.
-
Investee of subsidiary/affiliated
100.00
0,69
Commercial, industrial and other
12.076
12.076
 
Note: This information is an integral part of the interim financial information as required by the CVM.
 
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CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBENTURES
 

  1 - ITEM
01
  2 - ORDER NUMBER
SINGLE
  3 - REGISTRATION NUMBER IN THE CVM
CVM/SRE/DEB/2005/015
  4 - REGISTRATION DATE
04/06/2005
  5 - SERIES ISSUED
 UN
  6 - ISSUE TYPE
SINGLE
  7 - ISSUE NATURE
PUBLIC
  8 - ISSUE DATE
03/01/2005
  9 - MATURITY DATE
03/01/2008
10 - DEBENTURE TYPE
NO PREFERENCE
11 - YIELD
102.5% of the CDI
12 - PREMIUM/DISCOUNT
 
13 - PAR VALUE (REAIS)
10,000.00
14 - ISSUED AMOUNT (IN THOUSANDS OF REAIS)
302,332
15 - ISSUED SECURITIES (UNIT)
30,000
16 - OUTSTANDING SECURITIES (UNIT)
30,000
17 - SECURITIES HELD IN TREASURY (UNIT)
0
18 - REDEEMED SECURITIES (UNIT)
0
19 - CONVERTED SECURITIES (UNIT)
0
20 - UNPLACED SECURITIES (UNIT)
0
21 - LAST RESET DATE
 
22 - NEXT EVENT DATE
03/01/2008
 
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CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBENTURES


 
  1 - ITEM
02
  2 - ORDER NUMBER
2nd
  3 - REGISTRATION NUMBER IN THE CVM
AUTOMATIC EXEMPTION
  4 - REGISTRATION DATE
04/18/2007
  5 - SERIES ISSUED
1st
  6 - ISSUE TYPE
SINGLE
  7 - ISSUE NATURE
PUBLIC
  8 - ISSUE DATE
04/11/2007
  9 - MATURITY DATE
04/11/2008
10 - DEBENTURE TYPE
SUBORDINATE
11 - YIELD
102.5% of the CDI
12 - PREMIUM/DISCOUNT
 
13 - PAR VALUE (REAIS)
675,000,000.00
14 - ISSUED AMOUNT (IN THOUSANDS OF REAIS)
712,457
15 - ISSUED SECURITIES (UNIT)
1
16 - OUTSTANDING SECURITIES (UNIT)
1
17 - SECURITIES HELD IN TREASURY (UNIT)
0
18 - REDEEMED SECURITIES (UNIT)
0
19 - CONVERTED SECURITIES (UNIT)
0
20 - UNPLACED SECURITIES (UNIT)
0
21 - LAST RESET DATE
 
22 - NEXT EVENT DATE
10/11/2007
 
 
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ULTRAPAR PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.
MD&A – ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS
Third Quarter 2007


(1) Key Indicators - Consolidated:

(R$ million)
3Q07
3Q06
2Q07
Change
3Q07 vs. 3Q06
Change
3Q07 vs. 2Q07
9M 07
9M06
Change
9M07 vs. 9M06
Net sales and services
6,162.8
1,295.2
6,181.1
376%
(0%)
13,518.0
3,590.3
277%
Cost of sales and services
(5,684.2)
(1,029.9)
(5,704.2)
452%
(0%)
(12,339.3)
(2,889.3)
327%
Gross Profit
478.6
265.3
476.9
80%
0%
1,178.7
701.0
68%
Selling, general and administrative expenses
(342.5)
(154.1)
(336.3)
122%
2%
(834.6)
(441.8)
89%
Other operating income (expense), net
0.8
0.7
4.2
14%
(81%)
4.9
1.8
172%
Income from operations before financial items
136.9
111.9
144.8
22%
(5%)
349.0
261.0
34%
Financial (expense) income, net
(30.0)
(2.9)
(27.3)
934%
10%
(65.2)
31.9
(304%)
Equity in subsidiaries and affiliated companies
(0.1)
0.1
-
(200%)
0%
(0.2)
0.7
(129%)
Nonoperating income (expense), net
(1.0)
(7.7)
(1.1)
(87%)
(9%)
(2.9)
(20.9)
(86%)
Income before taxes and social contribution
105.8
101.4
116.4
4%
(9%)
280.7
272.7
3%
Income and social contribution taxes
(31.3)
(26.6)
(32.0)
18%
(2%)
(86.7)
(81.5)
6%
Benefit of tax holidays
3.4
15.3
3.3
(78%)
3%
9.5
46.1
(79%)
Employees statutory interest
(1.7)
-
(2.8)
0%
(39%)
(4.5)
-
0%
Minority interest
(51.6)
(1.3)
(47.5)
3.869%
9%
(99.8)
(3.6)
2.672%
Net income
24.6
88.8
37.4
(72%)
(34%)
99.2
233.7
(58%)
                 
EBITDA
218.1
158.2
225.3
38%
(3%)
558.5
400.8
39%
                 
Volume – LPG sales
411
408
402
1%
2%
1,181
1,156
2%
Volume – Fuels sales
2,860
2,705
2,753
6%
4%
8,187
7,827
5%
Volume – Chemicals sales
162
149
147
8%
10%
453
413
10%

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Initial Considerations: In April2007 we acquired the controlling stake of certain companies of the Ipiranga Group, becoming owners of (i) the fuel and lubricant distribution businesses in the South and Southeast of Brazil, together with related activities, (ii) EMCA – Empresa Carioca de Produtos Químicos, a producer of white mineral oils and special fluids, and (iii) a stake in the refinery operations. Ultrapar's figures in 2Q07 already consolidate the results from the acquired businesses. The references to “Ipiranga” correspond to the fuel and lubricant distribution businesses acquired in the South and Southeast, related activities, as well as EMCA. Except where otherwise mentioned, the figures for Ultrapar referring to periods prior to 2Q07 do not include the acquired operations. Unaudited figures have been prepared relating Ipiranga for periods prior to 2Q07 (“Pro-forma Ipiranga”), with the sole purpose of providing a comparison base to facilitate the analysis of the company's performance. With the same purpose, when indicated, certain Ultrapar figures referring to quarters prior to 2Q07 include the operations acquired (“Pro-forma Ultrapar”).


(2) Performance Analysis:


Net Sales and Services - Ultrapar's net sales and services amounted to R$ 6,162.8 million in 3Q07, 376% up on the net sales in 3Q06, due to Ipiranga´s acquisition, and in line with sales in 2Q07. Compared with pro-forma figures for Ultrapar in 3Q06, net sales were almost unchanged. In 9M07 Ultrapar's net sales amounted to
R$ 13,518.0 million, up 277% compared to 9M06, as a result of the addition of Ipiranga revenues from 2Q07 on.

Ultragaz: The Brazilian LPG market expanded by 2% in 3Q07 when compared to 3Q06, reflecting the improvement in Brazilian economy and the increase in Brazilian population income, a slower growth pace in comparison to the first six months of the year, when market expanded by 3%. Ultragaz's sales volume totalled 411,000 tons, a 1% growth over the volume sold in 3Q06. Ultragaz' sales in the bulk gas segment showed a 4% increase (5,000 tons) in 3Q07, compared to 3Q06, as a consequence of winning new clients as well as the improved Brazilian economic scenario. In the bottled segment Ultragaz´s volume sold remained stable in comparison to 3Q06, in 279,000 tons. Compared to 2Q07, sales volume at Ultragaz rose by 2% due to seasonally stronger sales between the periods. In 9M07 Ultragaz reported total sales volume of 1,181,000 tons, 2% higher than in the same period in 2006. Net sales and services at Ultragaz amounted to R$ 809.4 million in 3Q07, down 1% compared to 3Q06, as a consequence of the increased competition in the LPG market in this third quarter. Compared to 2Q07, net sales showed an increase of 1%, basically as a consequence of the seasonal increase in sales volume. In 9M07, Ultragaz's net sales amounted to R$ 2,342.4 million, up 2% compared to 9M06.

Ipiranga: The expansion in the vehicles market and the improvements made to legislation and inspection implemented in the sector, for example ANP resolution Nº 07, the implementation of CODIF/Passe Fiscal and the addition of colorant to anhydrous ethanol, all had a positive influence on Ipiranga’s sales volume, which amounted to 2,860,000 cubic metres in 3Q07, up 6% compared to 3Q06 pro-forma figures. Main highlights in 3Q07 were (i) the volume of gasoline, ethanol and NGV (natural gas for vehicles), which showed a 12% increase (110,000 cubic metres) as a result of the expansion in Brazil's vehicle fleet, particularly of flex-fuel vehicles, the improvements implemented in the sector and the investments made by the company in the expansion of its NGV service stations network and (ii) the volume of diesel, which increased by 2% in the period (39,000 cubic metres), as a consequence of increased economic activity. Compared to 2Q07, Ipiranga showed a 4% increase in sales volume (107,000 cubic metres), reflecting the seasonal variation between the periods and the 30% increase (58,000 cubic meters) in ethanol sales, the latter related to improvements made to legislation in the sector and the record sugarcane harvest in 2007. In 9M07 pro-forma Ipiranga's total sales amounted to 8,187,000 cubic metres, 5% higher than in the same period in 2006. Net sales at Ipiranga amounted to R$ 4,877.5 million in 3Q07, stable when compared to Ipiranga pro-forma net sales in 3Q06, but down 2% when compared to 2Q07. Despite the increase in sales volume net sales were impacted by the variation in the prices of anhydrous and hydrated ethanol, as a consequence of the record Brazilian sugarcane harvest in 2007, as well as the reduction in the rate of ICMS (Brazilian value added tax) in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. In 9M07 pro-forma, net sales for Ipiranga totalled R$ 14,382.3 million, a 2% increase compared to the pro-forma net sales figures for Ipiranga in 9M06.
 
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Oxiteno: Total sales volume at Oxiteno in 3Q07 amounted to 162,000 tons, up 8% (12,000 tons) and 10% (15,000 tons) on 3Q06 and 2Q07, respectively, due to the increase in specialty chemicals sales volume in the domestic market, which were 15% and 9% higher than the volumes in 3Q06 and 2Q07, respectively, as a result of investments made in production capacity expansions. Increase in specialty chemicals sales volume took place in almost all segments, with particularly strong growth in the cosmetics & detergents, paints & varnishes and agrochemicals segments. Volume sales growth was also derived from gains in market share through the development of new products. Sales of commodities were down 73% (18,000 tons) and 70% (16,000 tons) when compared to 3Q06 and 2Q07, respectively, as a result of the interruption in operations of two PET industrial plants in Brazil, leading to a 5% and 7% drop in total Oxiteno sales volume to the domestic market compared to 3Q06 and 2Q07. Volume sold outside Brazil amounted to 58,000 tons, up 45% (18,000 tons) and 64% (23,000 tons) compared to 3Q06 and 2Q07, respectively, basically as a result of higher glycol exports and to a lesser extent to the increase in sales by Oxiteno Mexico and the acquisition of Oxiteno Andina. For 9M07 Oxiteno reported total sales volume of 453,000 tons, up 10% on the same period in 2006. Oxiteno's net sales amounted to R$ 421.2 million in 3Q07, down 3% compared to 3Q06. The 8% increase in volume sold and the increased proportion of specialty chemicals were offset by the appreciation of 12% of the Brazilian Real against the US Dollar. In addition revenues in 3Q06 were benefited by an extraordinary gain of R$ 3.3 million, as a result of technology sales. Compared to 2Q07, net sales were up 9% as a consequence of the 10% increase in sales volume – the 3% appreciation of the Brazilian Real was partially offset by the increase in average prices in US dollars. Net sales in 9M07 amounted to R$ 1,205.1 million, a 4% increase when compared to 9M06.

Ultracargo: In 3Q07, average storage volumes at Ultracargo, as measured in cubic metres, were 18% higher than in 3Q06, basically due to the expansion of the Suape and Aratu terminals, and the increase in operations at the Santos Intermodal Terminal - TIS. When compared to 2Q07 average storage volume presented a 6% increase as a result of the expansion at the Aratu terminal and a higher capacity utilization at TIS. Total kilometrage travelled was down 17% compared to 3Q06, basically as a consequence of Ultracargo's decision to concentrate its operations on the provision of differentiated services. Compared to 2Q07, total kilometrage travelled remained practically unchanged. In 9M07, Ultracargo recorded an overall increase of 17% in average storage volume, as measured in cubic metres, and a 25% reduction in total kilometrage travelled. Ultracargo reported net revenue of R$ 59.3 million in 3Q07, up 7% and 1% compared to 3Q06 and 2Q07, as a consequence of (i) the expansion in storage operations at the Suape, Aratu and Santos terminals and (ii) the new internal logistics operations, with Petrolog acquisition in 2Q07, and the winning of new clients in this segment. In 9M07, Ultracargo's net revenues totalled R$ 170.6 million, unchanged compared to the same period in 2006.

Cost of Sales and Services: Ultrapar's cost of sales and services amounted to R$ 5,684.2 million in 3Q07, up 452% on 3Q06, basically due to the acquisition of Ipiranga, and in line with 2Q07 figures. Compared to pro-forma figures for Ultrapar in 3Q06 cost of sales and services would have remained stable. In 9M07 Ultrapar's cost of sales and services amounted to R$ 12,339.3 million, a 327% increase compared to 9M06, as a result of the additional costs of Ipiranga operations from 2Q07.

Ultragaz: Costs of products sold at Ultragaz amounted to R$ 693.8 million in 3Q07, up 3% and 4% compared to 3Q06 and 2Q07, respectively, basically due to (i) increased sales volume; (ii) higher costs associated with bringing UltraSystem up to new safety standards, (iii) higher costs associated to the maintenance of LPG bottles and (iv) inflationary effects on costs mainly related to personnel and freight costs. In 9M07 Ultragaz's cost of products sold amounted to R$ 1,981.8 million, a 3% increase compared to 9M06.

Ipiranga: Ipiranga's cost of products sold amounted to R$ 4,613.0 million in 3Q07, unchanged compared to the Ipiranga Pro-forma in 3Q06. Despite the increase in volume sold, costs remained unchanged as a consequence of the reduction in the cost of ethanol, due to the record sugarcane harvest in 2007 and due to the reduction in the rate of ICMS tax in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Compared to 2Q07, Ipiranga’s cost of products sold was down 2%, due to the drop in the cost of ethanol. In 9M07, on a pro-forma basis, Ipiranga's cost of products sold amounted to R$ 13,613.7 million, up 2% compared to pro-forma figures for 9M06.

Oxiteno: Oxiteno's cost of sales in 3Q07 amounted to R$ 346.3 million, a 4% increase compared to 3Q06 basically as a consequence of the 8% rise in volume sold and higher unit costs, particularly the increase in the unit cost of ethylene in US dollars, partially offset by the 12% appreciation in the Brazilian Real. Compared to 2Q07, there was a 9% increase in Oxiteno's cost of sales and services basically as a consequence of increased sales volume. In 9M07 Oxiteno's cost of sales and services totalled R$ 976.7 million, 9% higher than the figure reported in 9M06.
 
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Ultracargo: The cost of services provided by Ultracargo in 3Q07 amounted to R$ 36.5 million, up 3% compared to the same quarter in 2006, and up 6% compared to 2Q07, basically as a consequence of an increase in the storage and internal logistics operations. In 9M07 cost of services provided by the company amounted to
 R$ 104.0 million, down 6% compared to 9M06, basically because of the reduction in transport operations.

Gross Profit: In 3Q07 Ultrapar reported a gross profit of R$ 478.6 million, 80% higher than 3Q06, as a result of adding Ipiranga’s gross profit from 2Q07 and unchanged comparing to 2Q07. In 9M07 Ultrapar gross profit amounted to R$ 1,178.7 million, a 68% increase compared to 9M06.

Sales, General and Administrative Expenses: Ultrapar's sales, general and administrative expenses amounted to
R$ 342.5 million in 3Q07, 122% higher than that reported in 3Q06, as a consequence of the consolidation of Ipiranga’s figures. Compared to 2Q07, sales, general and administrative expenses increased by 2%. Compared to pro-forma figures for Ultrapar in 3Q06, sales, general and administrative expenses would have remained unchanged. For the first nine months of the year, Ultrapar's sales, general and administrative expenses totalled
R$ 834.6 million, up 89% compared to the same period in 2006, as a result of the consolidation of Ipiranga’s figures from 2Q07 onwards.

Ultragaz: Ultragaz's sales, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$ 83.3 million in 3Q07, remaining flat in relation to 3Q06, basically due to operational improvements implemented and lower profit-sharing payments, which offset increases resulting from salary increases, as a consequence of annual collective wage agreements, and increased marketing expenses. Compared to 2Q07, sales, general and administrative expenses increased by R$ 2.7 million, or 3%, basically a result of the 2% increase in volume sold and of expenses related to Ultragaz's 70th anniversary institutional campaign. In 9M07, sales, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$ 250.0 million.

Ipiranga: Sales, general and administrative expenses at Ipiranga amounted to R$ 179.4 million in 3Q07, up 2% and 3% compared to 3Q06 pro-forma and 2Q07, principally as a consequence of (i) higher marketing expenses related to projects such as Cartão Ipiranga Carbono Zero (Free Carbon Credit Card), 3,000 tanks, Clube VIP and Clube do Milhão, and (ii) the increase in volume sold, principally impacting freight expenses. In 9M07 pro-forma sales, general and administrative expenses totalled R$ 530.7 million, up 4% on the pro-forma figures for 9M06.

Oxiteno: Oxiteno's sales, general and administrative expenses totalled R$ 52.3 million in 3Q07, 5% lower than in 3Q06, as a consequence of (i) R$ 1.8 million in extraordinary expenses incurred in 3Q06 mainly related to the sale of technology, and (ii) lower profit-sharing expenses. Compared to 2Q07, there was a 1% drop in sales, general and administrative expenses, principally due to the reduction in commission expenses paid to sales agents abroad, due to the opening of sales offices in the US and Argentina, and a reduction in the administrative staff. In 9M07, general expenses totalled R$ 160.0 million, up 3% compared to 9M06.

Ultracargo: Sales, general and administrative expenses at Ultracargo totalled R$ 17.4 million in 3Q07, unchanged on 3Q06 and 2Q07, due to a reduction in expenses in the transport segment, offset by an increase in expenses related to storage and internal logistics operations. In 9M07, sales, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$ 51.1 million, down 5% compared to 9M06.
 
Income from Operations before Financial Items: Ultrapar reported an income from operations before financial items of R$ 136.9 million in 3Q07, 22% higher than the income from operations before financial items in 3Q06, basically as a result of the Ipiranga acquisition and 5% lower than 2Q07. Income from operations before financial items in 9M07 amounted to R$ 349.0 million, a 34% increase over 9M06.
 
Financial Income (Expenses), Net: Ultrapar's presented net financial expenses of R$ 30.0 million in 3Q07, compared to net financial expenses of R$ 2.9 million in 3Q06. Financial result in 3Q07 reflects the increase in Ultrapar’s net debt as a consequence of the first payment related to Ipiranga acquisition. The company ended the quarter with net debt position of R$ 1,278.2 million, compared to a net cash (net of debt) position of R$ 142.1 million in 3Q06.

Non operating Income (Expenses), Net: In 3Q07 Ultrapar reported non operating expenses, net, of R$ 1.1 million, basically composed by net expenses of R$ 0.9 million as a result of cylinders scraping and net expenses of R$ 7.7 million in 3Q06 from project analyses (R$5.5 million) and provision for losses on permanent assets  (R$2.0 million).
 
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Income and Social Contribution / Benefit of Tax Holidays: Ultrapar reported income tax and social contribution expenses, net of benefit of tax holidays of R$ 27.9 million in 3Q07, 147% higher compared to 3Q06. Compared to 2Q07, income tax and social contribution expenses increased by 3% as a result of higher results. In December 2006, the income tax exemption enjoyed by Oxiteno’s unit at Camaçari expired and a request was filed with the ADENE (Northeast Development Agency), responsible for the management of this incentive program, asking for a 75% reduction in income tax until 2016, which was deferred on May 25, 2007. On July 3, 2007, the report issued by ADENE was sent to the Federal Tax Authorities for approval. On October 31, 2007 the time limit for approval by the Federal Tax Authorities expired, the company becoming automatically entitled to receive the full benefit of the requested reduction from that date, being this benefit applicable retroactively on the results reported from January 1, 2007 on. However, at the end of this quarter, no tax reduction has been considered for Oxiteno's unit at Camaçari. Should the tax benefit had been obtained since January 1, 2007, total expense with income tax and social contribution would have been reduced by R$ 15.4 million, R$ 7.0 million referring to the tax benefit in 3Q07.

Net Income: Ultrapar's net consolidated earnings in 3Q07 amounted to R$ 24.6 million, 72% lower than the net earnings reported in 3Q06 and 34% lower than the figure reported in 2Q07, basically because of the effects related to financial results, tax incentives and minority interests, which totaled R$ 52 million in the period, as a result of minority interest on Ipiranga.


EBITDA: Ultrapar reported earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of
R$ 218.1 million in 3Q07, an increase of 38% compared to 3Q06, but down 3% compared to 2Q07. Compared to pro-forma figures for Ultrapar in 3Q06, EBITDA would have shown a 6% decrease. In 9M07 Ultrapar's EBITDA amounted to R$ 558.5 million, up 39% on 9M06, as a result of the consolidation of Ipiranga’s EBITDA from 2Q07.

Ultragaz: Ultragaz reported EBITDA of R$ 62.0 million in 3Q07, down 30% compared to 3Q06, and down 20% on 2Q07, the result of a temporary increase in the level of competition in the LPG market in 3Q07, combined with inflationary effects on distribution costs, higher costs associated with UltraSystem to bring it up to new safety standards and higher costs associated to the maintenance of LPG bottles. In the first nine months of 2007 Ultragaz's EBITDA amounted to R$ 200.3 million, 10% lower than in the same period in 2006.

Ipiranga: Ipiranga reported EBITDA of R$ 106.1 million in 3Q07, up 40% compared to the pro-forma figure for 3Q06 basically as a result of increased sales volume, the improvements in legislation and inspection enforcement measures implemented in the sector, as well as the effects derived from the record levels of sugarcane harvest in 2007. Compared to 2Q07, EBITDA remained practically unchanged - the increase in gross profit was offset by a concentration of expenses in advertising and marketing in 3Q07. In 9M07 Ipiranga's pro-forma EBITDA amounted to R$ 307.9 million, up 23% on pro-forma figures for 9M06.

Oxiteno: EBITDA at Oxiteno totalled R$ 35.5 million in 3Q07, down 40% compared to 3Q06, basically due to the appreciation in the Brazilian Real, and the increase in raw material costs, particularly ethylene. Compared to 2Q07, EBITDA was up 27%, basically as a result of increased sales volume. In addition to the increase in EBITDA quarter-on-quarter, Oxiteno reported growth in EBITDA margin per ton, increasing from US$ 96/ton in 2Q07 to US$ 115/ton in 3Q07.  For 9M07 Pro-forma, EBITDA at Oxiteno totalled R$ 105.6 million, 27% lower than that reported in 9M06.

Ultracargo: Ultracargo reported EBITDA of R$ 12.4 million, up 43% on 3Q06, and in line with 2Q07, the result of increased operations in storage and internal logistics segments. In 9M07 Ultracargo's EBITDA amounted to R$ 35.9 million, up 24% compared to 9M06.

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EBITDA


R$ million
3Q07
3Q06
2Q07
Change
3Q07 X
3Q06
Change
3Q07 X 
2Q07
9M07
9M06
Change
9M07 X
9M06
Ultrapar
218.1
158.2
225.3
38%
(3%)
558.5
400.8
39%
Ultragaz
62.0
89.2
77.9
(30%)
(20%)
200.3
222.1
5%
Ipiranga
106.1
75.6
105.1
40%
1%
307.9
250.0
23%
Oxiteno
35.5
58.8
28.0
(40%)
27%
105.6
145.5
(27%)
Ultracargo
12.4
8.7
12.4
43%
0%
35.9
28.9
24%


We hereby inform that. in accordance with the requirements of CVM Resolution 381/03, our independent auditors KPMG Auditores Independentes have not performed during this first nine months of 2007 any service other than the external audit of the financial statements of Ultrapar and affiliated companies and subsidiaries. We also inform that there is no expectation, for the current year, for KPMG to perform any other service amounting to more than 5% of the auditing cost.
 
 
 

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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 19, 2007
ULTRAPAR HOLDINGS INC.
 
   
   
   
By:
 /s/ André Covre
 
  Name:
André Covre
 
  Title:
Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer




 

(Interim Financial Information for the nine-month period Ended September 30, 2007 and Independent Accountants' Review Report)