Brazil: Itaú wins Carrefour as government fights bubble

Extensive retail finance acquisition; Sector still strong despite government curbs

Itaú’s winning bid for Banco Carrefour, 11.6 times 2010 earnings

Itaú’s winning bid for Banco Carrefour, 11.6 times 2010 earnings

The Brazilian government’s attempt to dampen consumer spending and slow inflation didn’t appear to lessen the attraction to Itaú Unibanco of 49% of Banco Carrefour. Itaú outbid its rivals for the large and established retail finance operation, providing Itaú with the credit services offered in Carrefour’s Brazilian stores. These encompass a total of 7.7 million accounts, 11 million issued cards and a loan portfolio of $1.42

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