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Controlling Shareholder Announcement
São Paulo, February 25, 2008 – GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4), announces that its controlling shareholder, Fundo de Investimento em Participações Asas (“FIP Asas”), has issued the following notice:
“Fundo de Investimento em Participações Asas (“FIP Asas” or the “Controlling Shareholder”), enrolled in the Brazilian Taxpayers’ Registry CNPJ/MF under the n° 07.672.313/0001 -35, in compliance with the CVM Instruction 358/2002, art. 12, paragraph 1°, informs that from May 18, 2007 to February 21,2008, it has purchased preferred shares of Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (“GLAI” or “ Company”) representing an increase in its percentage shareholdings of 5% of the issued preferred shares. FIP Asas held on February 22, 2008, 36,623,738 preferred shares of the Company, representing 38.67% of the issued preferred shares.
FIP Asas holds 100% of the common shares of the Company, except for shares held by the members of the board of directors of the Company for eligibility purposes. FIP Asas is not a party to any agreement relating to the exercise of voting rights or the purchase or sale of securities issued by the Company.
FIP Asas further informed the Company that its purchase of preferred shares was not intended to affect its control over the Company or the management of the Company and did not trigger any requirement to conduct a tender offer pursuant to CVM Rule 361 of March 5, 2002.”
Additionally, the Company informs that individuals affiliated with FIP Asas hold 1,857,714 preferred shares and options to purchase 73,526 preferred shares of the Company.
About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A.
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. is the parent company of Brazilian airlines GOL Transportes Aéreos S.A. (GTA, a low-cost, low-fare airline which operates the GOL brand) and VRG Linhas Aéreas S.A. (VRG, a premium service airline
which operates the VARIG brand). GTA and VRG offer daily flights to more destinations in Brazil than any other domestic airline while providing customers with the most convenient flight schedules in the country. The airlines operate a young, modern
fleet of Boeing aircraft, the safest and most comfortable aircraft of its class, with low maintenance, fuel and training costs, and high aircraft utilization and efficiency ratios. In addition to safe and reliable services, which stimulate brand
recognition and customer satisfaction, the Company’s service is recognized as the best value proposition in the market. Growth plans include increasing frequencies in existing markets and adding service to additional markets in both Brazil and
other high-traffic travel destinations. Shares are listed on the NYSE (GOL) and the Bovespa (GOLL4) stock exchanges.
CONTACT: GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A.
| Investor Relations | Media | |
| Ph: (5511) 3169 6800 | Ph: (5511) 3169 6967 | |
| E-mail: ri@golnaweb.com.br | E-mail: comcorp@golnaweb.com.br | |
| Site: www.voegol.com.br/ir | Edelman; G. Juncadella and M. Smith | |
| Ph: +1 (212) 704-4448 / 704-8196 |
This release contains forward-looking statements relating to the prospects of the business, estimates for operating and financial results, and those related to growth prospects of GOL. These are merely projections and, as such, are based exclusively on the expectations of GOL’s management concerning the future of the business and its continued access to capital to fund the Company’s business plan. Such forward-looking statements depend, substantially, on changes in market conditions, government regulations, competitive pressures, the performance of the Brazilian economy and the industry, among other factors and risks disclosed in GOL’s filed disclosure documents and are, therefore, subject to change without prior notice.
GOL LINHAS AÉREAS INTELIGENTES S.A. |
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/S/ Richard F. Lark, Jr.
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Name: Richard F. Lark, Jr.
Title: Executive Vice President – Finance, Chief Financial Officer |
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