M&A in the Energy Sector: A Brazilian Complex Negotiation Case

  • Mariana Vidaletti Fundação Getulio Vargas, Brazil
  • Liara Lucia Ferreira Fundação Getulio Vargas, Brazil
  • Murillo de Oliveira Dias Fundação Getulio Vargas, Brazil
Keywords: Business negotiation; Type IV negotiation; Merger & Acquisition; Energy sector

Abstract

The article explores a merger and acquisition case in southern Brazil involving a buyer, a seller, and an investment fund. The negotiation process included vseveral issues such as guarantees, a "kicker" clause for profits from asset resale, minimum limits, flexibility, and potential concessions. The investment fund prioritized risk mitigation, while the buyer aimed to ensure the project's financial sustainability, highlighting seemingly irreconcilable interests. The resolution of this negotiation is examined in the case study.

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Published
2025-05-09
How to Cite
Vidaletti, M., Ferreira, L. L., & Dias, M. (2025). M&A in the Energy Sector: A Brazilian Complex Negotiation Case. GPH-International Journal of Applied Management Science, 5(03), 21-30. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15373116

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