Itaúsa

Itaúsa S.A. is a Brazilian holding company headquartered in São Paulo. It controls major companies in Brazil, primarily in the financial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. Its main investments include Banco Itaú Unibanco (one of the largest banks in Latin America), Duratex (a major producer of wood panels and sanitary ware), Alpargatas (manufacturer of the Havaianas brand of sandals), and CCR (a leading infrastructure concession company).

Itaúsa's history dates back to the formation of Banco Itaú in 1945. Over the decades, the bank expanded and diversified its operations, leading to the creation of Itaúsa as a separate holding company to manage its various investments.

The company is listed on the B3 (Brasil Bolsa Balcão), the Brazilian stock exchange, under the ticker ITSA4. It is considered a constituent of the Ibovespa index, the main benchmark index of the Brazilian stock market.

Itaúsa's strategy typically involves acquiring significant minority or controlling stakes in companies with strong market positions and growth potential. The company aims to create value by supporting the management teams of its investee companies and fostering synergies between them. Its focus is on long-term investments and sustainable growth.