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, 2005

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   SEQUENTIAL
PAGE
NUMBER

1.   3Q05 Earnings Release - November 09, 2005   3
2.   Interim financial statements for 3Q05 and 9M05 – November 09, 2005   22
3.   Minutes of a Meeting of the Board of Directors, November 9, 2005   60






ITEM 1

 

 

 

 

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3rd Quarter 2005

 

ULTRAPAR PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.

(BOVESPA:UGPA4/NYSE:UGP)

 

INFORMATION AND RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER 2005
(São Paulo, Brazil, November 9, 2005)

 

Despite good sales volumes, Ultrapar's September YTD net earnings were 16% lower than the same period in the previous year. The simultaneous combination of a significant appreciation in the Brazilian currency, increased oil prices and the drop in petrochemical commodity prices had a negative influence on the company's financial performance.

Ø OXITENO 3Q05 DOMESTIC SALES VOLUME ROSE BY 9% AND 18% IN RELATION TO 3Q04 AND 2Q05, RESPECTIVELY;
Ø ULTRAGAZ 3Q05 SALES VOLUME INCREASED BY 2% AND 5%, IN RELATION TO 3Q04 AND 2Q05, RESPECTIVELY;
Ø 3Q05 EBITDA AMOUNTED TO R$ 127 MILLION, 42% AND 23% LOWER THAN 3Q04 AND 2Q05, RESPECTIVELY;
Ø 9M05 EBITDA AMOUNTED TO R$ 459 MILLION, 17% LOWER THAN THE 9M04 EBITDA.

“Soaring product costs arising from the new level of oil prices once again highlights the need for growth through increased scale, outstanding technological edge and focus on the optimization of costs and expenses. We have consistently expanded the company's sales volume and we are investing in projects that will ensure significant volume growth at Oxiteno, through the manufacture of products with higher value added, principally from 2007 onwards. In addition, acquisition opportunities are being pursued to expand our position in the Latin American ethylene oxide market and to position ourselves as an international LPG distributor with expertise in emerging markets.”

 

Paulo G. A. Cunha – CEO

   
Ultrapar Participações S.A.    
UGPA4 = R$ 37.95 / share    
UGP = US$ 17.24 / ADR    
(09/30/05)    

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Summary of the 3rd Quarter 2005

Ultrapar, a company engaged in distribution of LPG (Ultragaz), production of chemicals (Oxiteno) and logistics services for chemical products and fuels (Ultracargo), hereby reports the following results for the third quarter of 2005:

Profit & Loss Data
Ultrapar Consolidated
3Q05 3Q04 2Q05 Δ(%)
3Q05v3Q04
Δ(%)
3Q05v2Q05
9M05 9M04 Δ(%)
9M05v9M04
                     
Net Sales and Services 1,229 1,320 1,202 (7%) 2% 3,568 3,564 0%
Gross Profit 220 322 251 (32%) (13%) 729 826 (12%)
Operating Profit 79 177 119 (55%) (33%) 320 422 (24%)
EBITDA 127 220 165 (42%) (23%) 459 551 (17%)
Net Earnings 67 130 89 (48%) (25%) 257 305 (16%)
Earnings per shares 0.83 1.86 1.10* (55%) (25%) 3.23* 4.37 (26%)
Amounts in R$ million (except EPS)

* Calculated based on the weighted average of the number of shares outstanding during the period
                         
Operational Data - Ultragaz 3Q05 3Q04 2Q05 Δ(%)
3Q05v3Q04
Δ(%)
3Q05v2Q05
9M05 9M04 Δ(%)
9M05v9M04
                       
Total Volume (‘000 tons) 409 401 388 2% 5% 1,153 1,169 (1%)
Bottled 281 270 264 4% 7% 784 794 (1%)
Bulk 128 131 124 (2%) 3% 369 375 (2%)

                                 
Operational Data - Oxiteno 3Q05 3Q04 2Q05 Δ(%)
3Q05v3Q04
Δ(%)
3Q05v2Q05
9M05 9M04 Δ(%)
9M05v9M04
                       
Total Volume (‘000 tons) 148 159 136 (7%) 9% 404 391 3%
Sales in Brazil 101 93 86 9% 18% 272 249 9%
Sales outside Brazil 47 66 50 (29%) (7%) 132 142 (7%)

                                 
Operational Data - Ultracargo 3Q05 3Q04 2Q05 Δ(%)
3Q05v3Q04
Δ(%)
3Q05v2Q05
9M05 9M04 Δ(%)
9M05v9M04
                       
Effective Storage (‘000 m3)1 226 206 211 10% 7% 215 202 6%
Total Kilometrage (million) 13.5 13.2 13.4 2% 1% 39.7 37.2 7%

1 Monthly average
                                 
Macroeconomic Indicators 3Q05 3Q04 2Q05 Δ(%)
3Q05v3Q04
Δ(%)
3Q05v2Q05
9M05 9M04 Δ(%)
9M05v9M04
                   
Exchange rate – average (R$/US$) 2.3428 2.9769 2.4818 (21%) (6%) 2.4966   2.9727 (16%)
Brazilian basic interest rate (CDI) 4.7% 3.9% 4.6% 14.1% 11.7%
Inflation (IPCA) 0.8% 1.9% 1.3% 4.0% 5.5%
                                   

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Ultrapar in the Macroeconomic Scenario

The most recent data published for the Brazilian economy indicate moderate growth, with inflation converging to the Central Bank target, satisfactory fiscal performance and a strong balance of payments. In August, Brazilian industrial activity grew by 3.8%, compared to August 2004, and 1.1% in relation to July 2005, according to the IBGE - The Brazilian Geography and Statistics Institute. In the sector specific terms, the highlights were in the capital goods segment and particularly the consumer durables segment. Additionally, recent expansion in the semi and non-durable segments is also worth of notice, reflecting signs of improvement in the labor market, particularly related to real increase of wages.

Ultrapar captured the improved dynamism of the economy in this third quarter through sales growth in the Brazilian market in all its businesses. Oxiteno's domestic sales volume increased by 9% in relation to 3Q04 and by 18% when compared to 2Q05; Ultragaz's sales growth was respectively up 2% and 5%, using the same comparison periods. At Ultracargo, performance was no different, showing an increase in kilometrage travelled and volume stored.

Despite the good sales volumes, Ultrapar faced a combination of adverse factors in this quarter. At Oxiteno, these factors were the continuing appreciation in the Brazilian Real, soaring product costs arising from the increased international oil prices and the drop in the average price of petrochemical products in relation to the previous quarter. At Ultragaz, the improvement in volumes in the LPG market was not sufficient to allow a recovery in prices and margins, the latter also pressured by the rise in the price of oil, which affected distribution costs, particularly freight and fuel costs.

As a result, Ultrapar's EBITDA for the third quarter, amounted to R$ 127 million, 42% down from the EBITDA reported in 3Q04, and down 23% from 2Q05.

Quarterly EBITDA History
(R$ million)

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Operational Performance

Ultragaz - The Brazilian LPG market grew by 1% in 3Q05, compared to the same period in 2004, due to the expansion in real wages and the stability in prices, which reduced the weight of LPG in the family budgets. Ultragaz experienced growth of 2% in its total sales volume, higher than the growth rate in the Brazilian market, principally due to strong sales in the domestic segment – Ultragaz ended the quarter with a market share of 24.3% , 0.4 percentage points higher than in 3Q04, and in line with the market share that the company enjoyed before it started the restructuring of its bottled distribution network in the Center-South of the country. In relation to 2Q05, total sales volume for Ultragaz increased by 5% - in line with the expansion of 5% in the LPG market. For the year, both Ultragaz and the market volumes softened by 1%.

Based on the above, Ultragaz's bottled segment saw an increase of 4%, or 11 thousand tons, comparing 3Q05 with the same quarter in 2004. When compared with 2Q05, the increase amounted to 7%, or 17 thousand tons. The bulk segment, which mainly serves the commercial and industrial sectors, saw a drop of 2%, or 3 thousand tons, in relation to the same period in 2004, and an increase of 3%, or 4 thousand tons, in relation to 2Q05.

Sales Volume – Ultragaz (in thousand tons)

Oxiteno - Oxiteno sales volume amounted to 148 thousand tons in 3Q05, driven by sales growth of 9% in the domestic market. Overall Oxiteno sales volume decreased by 7% in relation to 3Q04 due to lower sales to the international market - export shipments in 2Q04 were delayed, distorting the comparison base by increasing shipments booked in 3Q04. Total sales to the domestic market amounted to 101 thousand tons, 9% stronger than the all-time quarterly sales record of the 3Q04. The higher sales volume to the domestic market is due to increased market share with the customers served by Oxiteno and improved performance of the economy. Sales to international markets in 3Q05 amounted to 47 thousand tons, 29% lower than 3Q04, principally due to (i) the higher export volume in 3Q04 as a consequence of the shipment delays that occurred in 2Q04 and (ii) weaker international demand. Compared to 2Q05, total sales volume was up 9%, as a result of a 18% increase in sales to the domestic market. For the first nine months of 2005, Oxiteno reported an increase of 3% in total sales volume.

Sales Volume – Oxiteno (in thousand tons)

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Ultracargo – The increase in the volume of operations at Ultracargo in this third quarter of 2005 was due to new operations, particularly the startup of the Santos Intermodal Terminal - TIS in July 2005, as well as the winning of new clients. The average amount of liquid and gas stored in 3Q05 increased by 10% and 7%, in relation to 3Q04 and 2Q05, respectively. The storage of solids increased by 11% in relation to 3Q04, and was 1% lower than 2Q05. Kilometrage travelled increased by 2% and 1%, respectively, compared to 3Q04 and 2Q05.

  m3 Stored m2 Stored Kilometers travelled  
  (000) (000) (millions)  
   

Economic-Financial Performance

Net Sales and Services - Ultrapar’s consolidated net sales and services in 3Q05 amounted to R$ 1.2 billion, an increase of 2% in relation to 2Q05, and 7% lower than 3Q04. For the first nine months of 2005, Ultrapar's net sales and services amounted to R$ 3.6 billion, flat compared to the same period in 2004.

Net Sales and Services (in R$ million)

Ultragaz – Net sales and services at Ultragaz amounted to R$ 772 million, flat in relation to 3Q04. Weaker average selling prices, due to the increased competitiveness of the market, were compensated by the expansion of 2% in volumes. Compared to the second quarter of 2005, Ultragaz's net sales and services rose by 5%, in line with the increased sales volume.

Oxiteno – Net sales and services at Oxiteno totaled R$ 409 million in 3Q05, 20% below 3Q04, due to (i) the appreciation of 21% in the Brazilian Real against the US dollar, partially compensated by dollar prices which were on average 10% higher and (ii) sales volume 7% lower in the quarter. Compared to 2Q05, net sales and services were down 3% - the effects of a stronger Real (quarterly average up by 6%) and a drop of 15% in the price of glycols were partially compensated by an increase of 9% in sales volume.

Ultracargo – Total net sales and services amounted to R$ 62 million, an increase of 18% in relation to 3Q04, as a result of new operations, particularly the Santos Terminal, the winning of new clients and

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contractual price increases. These same factors caused Ultracargo's net sales and services to increase 5% in relation to 2Q05.

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Ultrapar's cost of goods sold amounted to R$ 1.0 billion in 3Q05, an increase of 1% compared to 3Q04, and 6% compared to 2Q05. For the first nine months of 2005, the cost of goods sold was 4% higher than the same period in 2004.

Ultragaz – The cost of goods sold in 3Q05 increased by 4% in relation to 3Q04, and up 7% compared to 2Q05, due principally to: (i) higher sales volume, (ii) higher freight costs and (iii) the increase in personnel costs, of particular note being the annual collective wage agreement celebrated.

Oxiteno – The cost of goods sold at Oxiteno in 3Q05 amounted to R$ 309 million, down 6% compared to 3Q04, in line with the change in sales volume – an increase of 15% in the dollar cost of ethylene arising from the rise in oil prices, was compensated by the appreciation in the Brazilian Real. Compared to 2Q05, Oxiteno's cost of goods sold increased by 4%, less than the increase of 9% in volumes sold, as a function of the appreciation in the Brazilian Real.

Ultracargo – The cost of services provided in 3Q05 amounted to R$ 40 million, an increase of 21% when compared to 3Q04, as a result of the new operations, the rise in fuel costs and the annual collective wage agreement. When compared to 2Q05, the cost of services provided by Ultracargo increased by 8%, impacted mainly by the startup of operations at the Santos Intermodal Terminal - TIS - and by the increase in fuel costs.

Sales, General and Administrative Expenses Ultrapar's sales, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$ 141 million in 3Q05, a drop of 3% in relation to 3Q04 and an increase of 7% in relation to 2Q05. For the first nine months of 2005, Ultrapar's sales, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$ 410 million, practically in line with the figure in the same period in 2004.

Ultragaz – Sales, general and administrative expenses at Ultragaz amounted to R$ 73 million in 3Q05, down 5% in relation to 3Q04, basically as a result of rationalization efforts during the year. In comparison with 2Q05, sales, general and administrative expenses saw an increase of 5% impacted by: (i) the collective wage increase agreement; and (ii) the increase of 5% in volume sold in 3Q05, compared to 2Q05.

Oxiteno Sales, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$ 52 million in the quarter, down 9% when compared to 3Q04. Sales expenses were down 9%, basically due to lower export sales volume, reducing the costs of export freights. Administrative expenses were down 10%, due to lower personnel expenses, due basically to the reduction in the provision for employee profit-sharing payments. In relation to 2Q05, sales, general and administrative expenses increased by 6%, basically as a result of the rise in administrative expenses.

Ultracargo – Ultracargo's sales, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$ 17 million in 3Q05, up 31% in relation to 3Q04, principally due to the increase in personnel costs, as a result of expansion in the size of the workforce, due to new operations, and the collective wage increase agreement. In comparison with 2Q05, sales, general and administrative expenses were up 21%, the main impacts being the increase in the size of the workforce and the rise in general and administrative expenses as a result of the startup of operations at the Santos Intermodal Terminal - TIS.

EBITDA – Ultrapar reported consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of R$ 127 million in 3Q05, a reduction of 42% in relation to 3Q04 and 23% compared to 2Q05. Despite the good sales volumesi, the company's financial performance was affected mainly by the continuing appreciation in the Brazilian Real, the drop in the average price of petrochemical products in relation to the previous quarter and the strong cost pressure as a consequence of higher oil prices. For the first nine months of 2005, Ultrapar's EBITDA amounted to R$ 459 million, 17% lower than the EBITDA reported in the same period in 2004.

Ultragaz – Ultragaz reported EBITDA of R$ 53 million, down 28% in relation to that reported in 3Q04, due basically to the drop in the average sales price as a result of a more competitive market and the rise in freight costs. Compared to 2Q05, EBITDA at Ultragaz was down 15%, due to increased costs and operational expenses, as a consequence of higher diesel prices and the wage increase agreements. Ultragaz's profitability, as measured in EBITDA/ton, amounted to R$ 130/ton in this third quarter, R$ 53/ton and R$ 30/ton lower than 3Q04 and 2Q05, respectively.

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Oxiteno – Oxiteno ended 3Q05 with EBITDA of R$ 60 million, 55% and 31% lower than 3Q04 and 2Q05, respectively. These reductions were due to: (i) 21% appreciation of the Brazilian Real against the US dollar between 3Q04 in 3Q05; (ii) the higher level of oil prices, which has put pressure on costs; and (iii) the lower price of glycol in 3Q05. Even in such an extremely unfavorable operating environment, Oxiteno's profitability, measured in EBITDA/ton, amounted to US$ 172/ton in the 3Q05, in line with the company’s annual historic average.

Ultracargo – Ultracargo reported an increase of 9% in EBITDA for 3Q05, compared to 3Q04, largely due to the increased operational volume. When compared to 2Q05, EBITDA at Ultracargo was down 9%, principally due to the costs and expenses generated as a result of the startup of operations at the Santos Intermodal Terminal, still without corresponding proportional revenues.

EBITDA (in R$ million)

Financial Results – Ultrapar reported net financial expense of R$ 3 million in 3Q05, compared to R$ 15 million in 3Q04, a decrease of 82%. Compared to 2Q05, net financial expenses were 84% lower. The main factor behind this reduction was the 5% appreciation in the Brazilian Real during the 3Q05, compared to 8% in the 3Q04 and 12% in the 2Q05. Furthermore, interest income was higher in this 3Q05 as a result of the company's increased net cash position.

Net Earnings Consolidated net earnings in 3Q05 amounted to R$ 67 million, down 48% and 25%, respectively, in relation to 3Q04 and 2Q05. Net earnings for the first nine months of 2005 amounted to R$ 257 million, down 16% in relation to the same period in 2004.

InvestmentsTotal capital expenditures (CAPEX) in the quarter amounted to R$ 52 million, distributed as follows:

  • At Ultragaz, allocated basically to renewal of its vehicle fleet and expansion of the small bulk segment (UltraSystem).

  • At Oxiteno, invested principally in expanding its specialty chemicals production capacity, development of new applications, and on quality improvement.

  • At Ultracargo, investments were mainly allocated to the completion of the Santos Intermodal Terminal (TIS) and expansion of its transport fleet.

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CAPEX* 3Q05 R$ MM % over
Total

Ultragaz 24 46 %
Oxiteno 21 40 %
Ultracargo 7 14 %
Ultrapar 52 100 %

*Net of disposals
Consolidated capital expenditures and acquisitions,
net of disposals - R$ million


Ultrapar in the Capital Markets

Ultrapar's shares depreciated by 8% in the third quarter of 2005. In this same period, the Ibovespa and the IBX appreciated by 26% and 29%, respectively. The average daily volume traded in Ultrapar's shares in 3Q05 amounted to R$ 5.3 million, an increase of 18% compared to the same period in 2004.

Price comparison: UGPA4 x Ibovespa x IBX
(base 100)
Average Daily Traded Volume
(R$ million)


Reverse split of the shares – With a view to simplifying the quotation and trading of its shares, in the third quarter of 2005 Ultrapar carried out a reverse split of its shares, consolidating each lot of 1,000 shares, into 1 share of such type and class. Consequently, the share price quoted on the São Paulo Stock Exchange (Bovespa) is now traded with a unit quote, and no longer per lot of 1,000 shares, while the new ratio of PN shares to ADRs became 1:1.

Outlook

We believe that the Company's performance over the short term is still likely to be adversely affected by the strong Brazilian Real and the high level of oil prices. As Brazilian interest rates start to come down (Central Bank has reduced the Selic rate by 0.75 percentage points since September), this raises prospects for a more vigorous economy over the medium term. We have consistently expanded the company's sales volumes and we are investing in projects that will ensure substantial increase of production capacity at Oxiteno, mainly from 2007 onwards, based on products with a higher value added.

 

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Forthcoming Events

Conference Call/ Webcast for market analysts: November 11, 2005

Ultrapar will be holding a conference call for analysts on November 11, 2005, to comment on the Company's performance in the third quarter of 2005 and perspectives. The presentation will be available for downloading in the company's website one hour prior to the conference calls.

Brazilian conference: 11:30 am (Brazil)
Telephone number for registration (up to November 10, 6:00 pm): +55 11 2103-1687
Address for registration:
conferencecall@wittel.com.br
Code: Ultrapar
For connection, please call 5 minutes before the conference call on telephone number +55 11 2101-1490.

International: 10:30 am (US EST) / 1:30 pm (Brazil)
Participants in Brazil: 0-800-891-3951
Participants in the US:
1-800-322-0079
Other international participants: +1 (973) 935-2100
Code: Ultrapar or 6537815

WEBCAST: live broadcast through the Internet at the site www.ultra.com.br. Please connect to the webcast 15 minutes in advance.

 

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Operational and Market Information


Financial Focus 3Q05 3Q04 2Q05 9M05 9M04

Ultrapar - EBITDA margin 10% 17% 14% 13% 15%
Ultrapar - net margin 5% 10% 7% 7% 9%
                       

Productivity 3Q05 3Q04 2Q05 9M05 9M04

EBITDA R$/ton Ultragaz 130   183   160   139   176  
EBITDA R$/ton Oxiteno 403   839   639   639   791  
                       

Focus on Human Resources 3Q05 3Q04 2Q05 9M05 9M04

Number of employees: Ultrapar 7,031   6,638   6,877   7,031   6,638  
Number of employees: Ultragaz 4,522   4,415   4,452   4,522   4,415  
Number of employees: Oxiteno 1,181   1,113   1,161   1,181   1,113  
Number of employees: Ultracargo 1,107   905   1,058   1,107   905  
                       

Focus on Capital Markets 3Q05 3Q04 2Q05 9M05 9M04

Quantity of shares (' 000) 81,325   69,691   81,325   81,325   69,691  
Market value3 – R$ million 3,134   2,666   3,459   3,415   2,441  

Bovespa          
Average daily volume (shares) 78,689   96,567   95,090   84,738   66,224  
Average daily financial volume (R$' 000) 3,033   3,728   4,019   3,558   2,393  
Average price (R$ /share) 38.5   38.6   42.3   41.9   36.1  

NYSE          
Quantity of ADRs1 (' 000 ADRs) 10,161   3,705   10,098   10,161   3,705  
Average daily volume (ADRs) 59,513   19,823   73,161   59,544   17,374  
Average daily financial volume (US$'000) 961   263   1,260   1,001   210  
Average price (US$ / ADRs) 16.1   13.3   17.2   16.8   12.1  

Total2          
Average daily volume shares) 138,202   116,391   168,251   147,494   83,598  
Average daily financial volume (R$ ’000) 5,293   4,506   7,158   6,426   3,015  
1 1 ADR = 1 preferred share          
2 Total = BOVESPA + NYSE          
3 Calculated based on the weighted average price in the period
 

All financial information is presented according to the accounting principles laid down in Brazilian Corporate Legislation (BR GAAP). All figures are expressed in Brazilian Reais, except for the amounts on page 17, which are expressed in US dollars and were obtained using the average rate of exchange (commercial dollar rate) for the corresponding periods.

This document may contain forecasts of future events. Such predictions merely reflect the expectations of the Company's management. Words such as: "believe", "expect", "plan", "strategy", "prospects", "envisage", "estimate", "forecast", "anticipate", "may" and other words with similar meaning are intended as preliminary declarations regarding expectations and future forecasts. Such declarations are subject to risks and uncertainties, anticipated by the Company or otherwise, which could mean that the reported results turn out to be significantly different from those forecast. Therefore, the reader should not base investment decisions solely on these estimates.

For additional information please contact:
Investor Relations Department - Ultrapar Participações S.A.
(55 11) 3177-6695
invest@ultra.com.br
www.ultra.com.br

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ULTRAPAR PARTICIPAÇÕES S/A
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
In millions of reais - Accounting practices adopted in Brazil

 
  QUARTERS ENDED IN
 
   SEP SEP    JUN


 
  2005 2004   2005


 
ASSETS      
   Cash and cash equivalents 636.3 531.8   600.2
   Trade accounts receivable 362.2 366.7   361.3
   Inventories 174.9 175.0   222.4
   Other 119.9 115.9   131.2


 
         Total Current Assets 1,293.3 1,189.4   1,315.1


 
             
   Investments 32.3 33.5   35.6
   Property, plant and equipment 1,056.5 1,024.5   1,059.0
   Deferred charges 100.7 94.6   96.3
   Long term investments 359.5 34.3   354.7
   Other long term assets 136.4 108.4   121.4


 
         Total Long Term Assets 1,685.4 1,295.3   1,667.0


 
             
TOTAL ASSETS 2,978.7 2,484.7   2,982.1


 
             
LIABILITIES      
   Loans and financing 131.4 308.0   135.0
   Debentures 4.4 -   18.7
   Suppliers 68.1 82.2   62.5
   Payroll and related charges 74.5 86.2   64.8
   Taxes 19.5 15.7   17.7
   Other accounts payable 22.1 18.6   21.4


 
         Total Current Liabilities 320.0 510.7   320.1


 
             
   Loans and financing 385.8 283.1   396.2
   Debentures 300.0 -   300.0
   Income and social contribution taxes 33.1 31.7   32.9
   Other long term liabilities 61.4 60.7   65.1


 
         Total Long Term Liabilities 780.3 375.5   794.2


 
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,100.3 886.2   1,114.3


 
             
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY      
   Capital 946.0 664.0   946.0
   Capital reserve 0.3 -   0.2
   Revalution reserves 15.3 16.7   15.7
   Profit reserves 685.5 668.4   685.4
   Retained earnings 201.4 213.3   190.9


 
         Total Stockholders' Equity 1,848.5 1,562.4   1,838.2


 
         Minority Interests 29.9 36.1   29.6


 
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY & M.I. 1,878.4 1,598.5   1,867.8


 
             
TOTAL LIAB. AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 2,978.7 2,484.7   2,982.1


 
             
             
   Cash and Long term investments 995.8 566.1   954.9
   Debt 821.6 591.1   849.9


 
   Net cash (debt) 174.2 (25.0 ) 105.0

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     ULTRAPAR PARTICIPAÇÕES S/A
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
In millions of reais (except per share data) - Accounting practices adopted In Brazil

 
 
 
  QUARTERS ENDED IN   ACCUMULATED  
 
 
 
  SEP   SEP   JUN   SEP   SEP  

 
 
 
 
 
  2005   2004   2005   2005   2004  

 
 
 
 
 
                     
Net sales and services 1,229.3   1,319.5   1,202.0   3,568.3   3,564.2  
                   
 Cost of sales and services (1,009.7 ) (997.8 ) (951.0 ) (2,838.9 ) (2,738.2 )
                     
Gross profit 219.6   321.7   251.0   729.4   826.0  
                     
 Operating expenses          
     Selling (48.5 ) (54.6 ) (46.4 ) (138.6 ) (144.3 )
     General and administrative (60.9 ) (60.3 ) (53.9 ) (177.0 ) (170.0 )
     Depreciation and amortization (31.6 ) (31.0 ) (31.3 ) (94.3 ) (94.0 )
                     
 Other operating income (expenses) 0.5   1.3   (0.7 ) 1.0   4.4  
Income before equity and financial          
     results 79.1   177.1   118.7   320.5   422.1  
                     
 Financial results (2.7 ) (14.6 ) (16.7 ) (28.2 ) (35.5 )
     Financial income 39.8   19.4   34.5   87.4   50.2  
     Financial expenses (36.1 ) (28.2 ) (44.0 ) (95.9 ) (65.2 )
     Taxes on financial activities (6.4 ) (5.8 ) (7.2 ) (19.7 ) (20.5 )
 Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates          
     Affiliates (0.1 ) (0.1 ) 1.5   1.3   -  
                     
 Nonoperating income (expense) (0.7 ) (3.3 ) (0.7 ) (3.2 ) (12.1 )
Income before taxes and profit sharing 75.6   159.1   102.8   290.4   374.5  
                     
 Provision for income and social contribution tax (22.7 ) (55.5 ) (31.1 ) (85.2 ) (129.8 )
 Benefit of tax holidays 15.3   28.2   18.5   54.7   64.2  
                     
Income before minority interest 68.2   131.8   90.2   259.9   308.9  
                   
 Minority interest (1.0 ) (2.3 ) (0.7 ) (2.4 ) (4.2 )
                     
Net Income 67.2   129.5   89.5   257.5   304.7  










                     
                     
EBITDA 126.8   219.6   164.5   459.5   550.8  
Depreciation and amortization 47.7   42.4   45.8   139.0   128.6  
Investments 51.9   72.2   56.3   159.1   201.2  
                     
RATIOS          
                     
Earnings / 1000 shares - R$ 0.83   1.86   1.10   3.23   4.37  
                     
 Net debt / Stockholders' equity Na   0.02   Na      
 Net debt / LTM EBITDA Na   0.03   Na      
 Net interest expense / EBITDA 0.02   0.07   0.10   0.06   0.06  
 Gross margin 18% 24% 21% 20% 23%
 Operating margin 6% 13% 10% 9% 12%
 EBITDA margin 10% 17% 14% 13% 15%

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3rd Quarter 2005


   

     CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
In millions of reais - Accounting practices adopted in Brazil

    SEP
   
  2005     2004    




             
Cash Flows from operating activities 352.4   415.1  
 Net income 257.5   304.7  
 Minority interest 2.4   4.2  
 Depreciation and amortization 139.0   128.6  
 Working capital (0.4 ) (56.2 )
 Financial expenses (A) (33.4 ) 13.8  
 Other (B) (12.7 ) 20.0  
             
Cash Flows from investing activities (168.6 ) (218.1 )
 Additions to property, plant, equipment and deferred charges (C) (159.1 ) (194.8 )
 Acquisition of minority interests (including treasury shares) -   (6.4 )
 Other (9.5 ) (16.9 )
             
Cash Flows from (used in) financing activities 214.9   (185.0 )
 Short term debt, net (64.9 ) (42.3 )
 Issuances 554.3   227.5  
 Debt payments (185.5 ) (237.9 )
 Related companies (5.8 ) -  
 Dividends paid (D) (129.3 ) (132.1 )
 Increase of capital 47.2   -  
 Other (1.1 ) (0.2 )
             
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 398.7   12.0  
             
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 597.1   554.1  




             
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period (E) 995.8   566.1  




             
             
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information    
 Cash paid for interest (F) 47.8   18.1  
 Cash paid for taxes on income (F) 18.8   35.5  

(A) Not including financial income. Comprised basically of financial expenses, in particular, exchange variations.
(B) Comprised mainly of accrued and deferred taxes and, cost of permanent asset sold
(C) Included ICMS on the Property, plant and equipment according to Law Complemental no. 102/2000.
(D) Including dividends paid by Ultrapar and its subsidiaries.
(E) Included Long term investments.
(F) Included in cash flow from operating activities.

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3rd Quarter 2005


   

ULTRAGAZ PARTICIPAÇÕES LTDA.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
In millions of reais - Accounting practices adopted in Brazil

 
   
  QUARTERS ENDED IN    
 
   
  SEP   SEP   JUN    

 
 
   
  2005   2004   2005    



   
OPERATING ASSETS          
 Trade accounts receivable 164.5 166.6 166.8    
 Inventories 28.9 29.3 31.0    
 Other 36.8 45.9 41.4    
 Property, plant & equipment 426.0 462.1 433.6    
 Deferred charges 72.1 64.2 68.4    
               
TOTAL OPERATING ASSETS 728.3 768.1 741.2    
 


   
               
OPERATING LIABILITIES          
 Suppliers 18.3 23.3 14.7    
 Payroll and related charges 36.2 38.4 33.3    
 Taxes 2.7 2.2 2.8    
 Other accounts payable 4.8 4.0 4.4    
               
TOTAL OPERATING LIABILITIES 62.0 67.9 55.2    
 


   

     ULTRAGAZ PARTICIPAÇÕES LTDA.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
In millions of reais - Accounting practices adopted in Brazil

 
 
 
  QUARTERS ENDED IN   ACCUMULATED  
 
 
 
  SEP   SEP   JUN   SEP   SEP  

 
 
 
 
 
  2005   2004   2005   2005   2004  

 
 
 
 
 
Net sales 772.2   769.8   733.7   2,178.2   2,241.8  
                     
 Cost of sales and services (675.1 ) (649.3 ) (630.7 ) (1,888.9 ) (1,904.6 )
                     
Gross profit 97.1   120.5   103.0   289.3   337.2  
           
 Operating expenses          
     Selling (24.9 ) (28.7 ) (22.5 ) (70.9 ) (79.0 )
     General and administrative (19.0 ) (19.3 ) (18.4 ) (57.5 ) (54.4 )
     Depreciation and amortization (29.4 ) (28.9 ) (29.1 ) (87.7 ) (87.6 )
                     
 Other operating results (0.1 ) 0.8   0.1   (0.2 ) 1.7  
                     
EBIT 23.7   44.4   33.1   73.0   117.9  
                     
EBITDA 53.1   73.3   62.2   160.7   205.5  
Depreciation and amortization 29.4   28.9   29.1   87.7   87.6  
 
RATIOS          
 Gross margin 13% 16% 14% 13% 15%
 Operating margin 3% 6% 5% 3% 5%
 EBITDA margin 7% 10% 8% 7% 9%

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3rd Quarter 2005


   

OXITENO S/A - INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
In millions of reais - Accounting practices adopted in Brazil

 
   
  QUARTERS ENDED IN    
 
   
  SEP   SEP   JUN    

 
 
   
  2005   2004   2005    



   
OPERATING ASSETS          
 Trade accounts receivable 175.9 181.8 172.2    
 Inventories 143.0 143.4 188.3    
 Other 29.6 23.5 29.8    
 Property, plant & equipment 422.9 391.2 416.3    
 Deferred charges 8.1 4.0 5.7    
               
TOTAL OPERATING ASSETS 779.5 743.9 812.3    
 


   
               
OPERATING LIABILITIES          
 Suppliers 42.6 50.9 38.9    
 Payroll and related charges 28.3 38.5 23.2    
 Taxes 9.3 1.7 9.1    
 Other accounts payable 17.8 14.3 18.2    
               
TOTAL OPERATING LIABILITIES 98.0 105.4 89.4    
 


   

OXITENO S/A - INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
In millions of reais - Accounting practices adopted in Brazil

 
 
 
  QUARTERS ENDED IN   ACCUMULATED  
 
 
 
  SEP   SEP   JUN   SEP   SEP  

 
 
 
 
 
  2005   2004   2005   2005   2004  

 
 
 
 
 
                     
Net sales 409.4   509.1   423.7   1,255.9   1,210.0  
           
 Cost of goods sold          
       Variable (272.2 ) (292.7 ) (259.7 ) (773.6 ) (685.5 )
       Fixed (27.8 ) (27.6 ) (29.2 ) (77.7 ) (67.8 )
       Depreciation and amortization (8.7 ) (7.2 ) (8.5 ) (25.6 ) (22.6 )
 
Gross profit 100.7   181.6   126.3   379.0   434.1  
           
 Operating expenses          
     Selling (23.5 ) (25.9 ) (24.0 ) (67.6 ) (65.2 )
     General and administrative (27.0 ) (30.1 ) (23.4 ) (80.5 ) (84.5 )
     Depreciation and amortization (2.0 ) (1.8 ) (1.8 ) (5.7 ) (5.3 )
                     
 Other operating results 0.7   0.5   (0.5 ) 1.5   2.3  
 
EBIT 48.9   124.3   76.6   226.7   281.4  
 
EBITDA 59.6   133.2   87.0   258.0   309.3  
 
Depreciation and amortization 10.7   9.0   10.4   31.3   27.9  
           
RATIOS          
 Gross margin 25% 36% 30% 30% 36%
 Operating margin 12% 24% 18% 18% 23%
 EBITDA margin 15% 26% 21% 21% 26%

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3rd Quarter 2005


   

ULTRACARGO PARTICIPAÇÕES LTDA.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
In millions of reais - Accounting practices adopted in Brazil

 
   
  QUARTERS ENDED IN    
 
   
  SEP   SEP   JUN    

 
 
   
  2005   2004   2005    



   
OPERATING ASSETS          
 Trade accounts receivable 23.7 19.5 23.6    
 Inventories 3.1 2.2 3.2    
 Other 5.3 3.5 6.8    
 Property, plant & equipment 197.4 160.6 198.6    
 Deferred charges 7.5 4.6 7.2    
               
TOTAL OPERATING ASSETS 237.0 190.4 239.4    



   
               
OPERATING LIABILITIES          
 Suppliers 8.9 9.1 9.9    
 Payroll and related charges 10.0 8.9 8.3    
 Taxes 3.0 3.2 2.6    
 Other accounts payable 2.0 1.8 2.0    
               
TOTAL OPERATING LIABILITIES 23.9 23.0 22.8    



   

ULTRACARGO PARTICIPAÇÕES LTDA.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
In millions of reais - Accounting practices adopted in Brazil

 
 
 
  QUARTERS ENDED IN   ACCUMULATED  
 
 
 
  SEP   SEP   JUN   SEP   SEP  

 
 
 
 
 
  2005   2004   2005   2005   2004  

 
 
 
 
 
                     
Net sales 61.6   52.3   58.5   174.4   144.6  
                     
 Cost of sales and services (39.8 ) (32.8 ) (36.9 ) (113.4 ) (90.1 )
                     
Gross profit 21.8   19.5   21.6   61.0   54.5  
                     
 Operating expenses          
     Selling -   -   0.1   -   (0.1 )
     General and administrative (16.5 ) (12.6 ) (13.7 ) (43.5 ) (36.1 )
     Depreciation and amortization (0.1 ) (0.1 ) (0.1 ) (0.3 ) (0.4 )
                     
 Other operating results -   0.3   (0.2 ) (0.2 ) 1.1  
                     
EBIT 5.2   7.1   7.7   17.0   19.0  
 
EBITDA 12.5   11.5   13.8   36.3   31.4  
Depreciation and amortization 7.3   4.3   6.1   19.3   12.4  
           
RATIOS          
                     
Gross margin 35% 37% 37% 35% 38%
Operating margin 8% 14% 13% 10% 13%
EBTIDA margin 20% 22% 24% 21% 22%

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3rd Quarter 2005


   

     ULTRAPAR PARTICIPAÇÕES S/A
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
In millions of US dollars (except per share data) - Accounting practices adopted in Brazil

 
 
 
  QUARTERS ENDED IN   ACCUMULATED  
 
 
 
  SEP   SEP   JUN   SEP   SEP  

 
 
 
 
 
(US$ millions)                    2005   2004   2005   2005   2004  

 
 
 
 
 
                     
Net sales          
Ultrapar 524.7   443.2   484.3   1,429.3   1,199.0  
Ultragaz 329.6   258.6   295.6   872.5   754.1  
Oxiteno 174.7   171.0   170.7   503.0   407.0  
Ultracargo 26.3   17.6   23.6   69.9   48.6  
                     
EBIT          
Ultrapar 33.8   59.5   47.8   128.4   142.0  
Ultragaz 10.1   14.9   13.3   29.2   39.7  
Oxiteno 20.9   41.8   30.9   90.8   94.7  
Ultracargo 2.2   2.4   3.1   6.8   6.4  
                     
Operating margin          
Ultrapar 6% 13% 10% 9% 12%
Ultragaz 3% 6% 4% 3% 5%
Oxiteno 12% 24% 18% 18% 23%
Ultracargo 8% 14% 13% 10% 13%
                     
EBITDA          
Ultrapar 54.1   73.8   66.3   184.1   185.3  
Ultragaz 22.7   24.6   25.1   64.4   69.1  
Oxiteno 25.4   44.7   35.1   103.3   104.0  
Ultracargo 5.3   3.9   5.6   14.5   10.6  
                     
EBITDA margin          
Ultrapar 10% 17% 14% 13% 15%
Ultragaz 7% 10% 8% 7% 9%
Oxiteno 15% 26% 21% 21% 26%
Ultracargo 20% 22% 24% 21% 22%
                     
Net income          
Ultrapar 28.7   43.5   36.1   103.1   102.5  
                     
Net income/ 1,000 shares (US$) 0.35   0.62   0.44   1.29   1.47  

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3rd Quarter 2005


   

     ULTRAPAR PARTICIPAÇÕES S/A
LOANS, DEBENTURES, CASH AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES
In millions of reais - Accounting practices adopted in Brazil

Loans and debentures          
  Balance in September/2005 Index/ Interest Rate %   Maturity and
  Ultragaz Oxiteno Ultracargo Ultrapar
Holding
Other Ultrapar
Consolidated
Currency (*) Minimum   Maximum   Amortization Schedule
Foreign Currency                    
                                       
 Sindicated loan -   135.3 -   -   -   135.3 US$ 5.1   5.1   Semiannually to 2008
 Financings for Property Plant & Equipment -   9.3 -   -   -   9.3 MX$ + TIIE (*) 1.5   2.0   Semiannually to 2010
                    Monthly, Semiannually and Anually to
 Export prepayment, net of linked operations -   51.1 -   -   -   51.1 US$ 4.2   6.9   2008
 Foreign financing -   26.7 -   -   -   26.7 US$ + LIBOR 2.0   2.0   Semiannually to 2009
 National Bank for Economic                    
     and Social Development - BNDES 14.5 2.2 4.2 -   -   20.9 UMBNDES (*) 8.6   10.4   Monthly to 2010
 Advances on Foreign Exchange Contracts -   8.2 -   -   -   8.2 US$ 3.7   4.3   Maximum of 55 days
                                       
Subtotal 14.5 232.8 4.2 -   -   251.5        
                                       
Local Currency                    
                                       
 National Bank for Economic 89.9 35.9 48.0 -   -   173.8 TJLP (*) 1.5   4.9   Monthly to 2010
     and Social Development - BNDES -   10.9 -   -   -   10.9 IGP-M (*) 6.5   6.5   Semiannually to 2008
 Agency for Financing Machinery and Equipment (FINAME) 1.3 8.0 35.4 -   -   44.7 TJLP (*) 1.8   4.9   Monthly to 2010
 Research and projects financing (FINEP) -   36.3 -   -   -   36.3 TJLP (*) (2.0 ) (2.0 ) Monthly to 2009
 Debentures -   -   -   304.4 -   304.4 CDI (*) 102.5   102.5   Monthly to 2008
                                       
Subtotal 91.2 91.1 83.4 304.4 -   570.1        
                                       
Total 105.7 323.9 87.6 304.4 -   821.6        
                                       
Composition per Annum                    
                                       
Up to 1 Year 44.5 73.9 13.0    4.4 -   135.8        
From 1 to 2 Years 31.6 37.4 24.5 -   -   93.5        
From 2 to 3 Years 17.3 164.3 21.5 300.0 -   503.1        
From 3 to 4 Years 11.9 19.1 19.0 -   -   50.0        
From 4 to 5 Years 0.4 29.2 9.6 -   -   39.2        
                                       
Total 105.7 323.9 87.6 304.4 -   821.6        
                     
(*) TJLP - Long Term Interest Rate / IGPM - Market  General Price Index / UMBNDES - BNDES  Basket of Currencies / TIIE - Interbank  Interest Rate Even / CDI - interbank  deposit rate

                     
  Balance in September/2005        
  Ultragaz Oxiteno Ultracargo Ultrapar
Holding
Other Ultrapar
Consolidated
       
                     
Cash and Long term investments 102.7 508.4 39.2 345.0 0.5 995.8        

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ITEM 2

 
(Convenience Translation into English from the
Original Previously Issued in Portuguese)

  Ultrapar Participações S.A.
   
  Interim Financial Statements for the
  Quarter and Nine-month Period Ended
  September 30, 2005 and
  Independent Accountants’ Review Report
   
   
   
   
  Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Auditores Independentes






(Convenience Translation into English from the Original Previously Issued in Portuguese)

INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS’ REVIEW REPORT

To the Stockholders and Management of
Ultrapar Participações S.A.
São Paulo - SP

1. We have performed a special review of the accompanying interim financial statements of Ultrapar Participações S.A. and subsidiaries as of and for the quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2005, prepared in accordance with Brazilian accounting practices and under the responsibility of the Company’s management, consisting of the balance sheets (Company and consolidated), the related statements of income and the performance report.
   
2. We conducted our review in accordance with specific standards established by the Brazilian Institute of Independent Auditors (IBRACON), together with the Federal Accounting Council, which consisted principally of: (a) inquiries of and discussions with persons responsible for the accounting, financial and operating areas as to the criteria adopted in preparing the interim financial statements, and (b) review of the information and subsequent events that had or might have had material effects on the financial position and results of operations of the Company and its subsidiaries.
   
3. Based on our special review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the financial statements referred to in paragraph 1 for them to be in conformity with Brazilian accounting practices and standards established by the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM), specifically applicable to the preparation of mandatory interim financial statements.
   
4. Additionally, we have reviewed the consolidated statement of cash flows, included in Note 22 to the interim financial statements, for the periods ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, which is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic interim financial statements. Such statement has been subjected to the review procedures described in paragraph 2 and, based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to this statement for it to be fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the interim financial statements taken as a whole.
   
5. We had previously reviewed the Company and consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2005 and the Company and consolidated statements of income for the quarter and nine- -month period ended September 30, 2004, presented for comparative purposes, and issued unqualified special review reports thereon, dated July 29, 2005 and October 29, 2004, respectively.
   

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6. The accompanying interim financial statements have been translated into English for the convenience of readers outside Brazil.

São Paulo, October 28, 2005

DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU Altair Tadeu Rossato
Auditores Independentes Engagement Partner

 

 


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Ultrapar Participações S.A. and Subsidiaries

(Convenience Translation into English from the Original Previously Issued in Portuguese)

ULTRAPAR PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

BALANCE  SHEETS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 AND JUNE 30, 2005
(In
thousands of Brazilian reais - R$)

  Company Consolidated       Company Consolidated  


     

 
ASSETS 09/30/05 06/30/05 09/30/05 06/30/05   LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’  EQUITY 09/30/05 06/30/05 09/30/05 06/30/05  





   



 
                                     
CURRENT ASSETS           CURRENT LIABILITIES        
Cash and banks 158 310 41.223 29.820   Loans and financing -   -   131.444   134.949  
Temporary cash investments 344.868 361.319 595.070 570.375   Debentures 4.392   18.697   4.392   18.697  
Trade accounts receivable - - 362.220 361.342   Trade accounts payable 179   240   68.070   62.533  
Inventories - - 174.944 222.429   Payroll and related charges 41   31   74.474   64.788  
Recoverable taxes 19.144 15.270 86.409 95.722   Taxes payable 1   4   14.956   14.617  
Other 5.575 5.569 29.345 29.940   Dividends payable 108   87   3.167   2.338  
Prepaid expenses 536 503 4.137 5.501   Income and social contribution taxes -   -   4.508   3.048  




  Other 2   -   19.018   19.077  
Total current assets 370.281 382.971 1.293.348 1.315.129  



 




  Total current liabilities 4.723   19.059   320.029   320.047  
                   



 
LONG-TERM ASSETS                              
Cash investments - - 359.473 354.657   LONG-TERM LIABILITIES        
Related companies 9.951 51.545 4.781 4.089   Loans and financing -   -   385.811   396.237  
Deferred income and social contribution taxes 2.945 3.144 84.267 70.918   Debentures 300.000   300.000   300.000   300.000  
Recoverable taxes - - 10.140 10.080   Related companies 404.230   404.232   4.960   8.886  
Escrow deposits - - 16.387 15.502   Deferred income and social contribution taxes -   -   33.126   32.850  
Trade accounts receivable - - 15.977 15.353   Other taxes 8.483   8.254   54.131   53.886  
Other 848 1.014 4.872 5.409   Other -   -   2.329   2.355  




 



 
Total long-term assets 13.744 55.703 495.897 476.008   Total long-term liabilities 712.713   712.486   780.357   794.214  




 



 
                                       
PERMANENT ASSETS           MINORITY INTEREST -   -   29.915   29.631  
Investments:          



 
 Subsidiary and affiliated companies 2.186.352 2.135.690 4.020 7.422                      
 Other 186 186 28.270 28.172   STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Property, plant and equipment - - 1.056.539 1.059.001   Capital 946.034   946.034   946.034   946.034  
Deferred charges - - 100.662 96.334   Capital reserve 1.855   1.855   282   235  




  Revaluation reserve 15.308   15.662   15.308   15.662  
Total permanent assets 2.186.538 2.135.876 1.189.491 1.190.929   Profit reserves 694.204   694.204   694.204   694.204  
          Treasury shares (5.635 ) (5.635 ) (8.754 ) (8.846 )
                    Retained earnings 201.361   190.885   201.361   190.885  
                   



 
                    Total stockholders’ equity 1.853.127   1.843.005   1.848.435   1.838.174  
                   



 
                                       
                    Total minority interest and stockholders’ equity 1.853.127   1.843.005   1.878.350   1.867.805  
                                   




 



 
TOTAL 2.570.563 2.574.550 2.978.736 2.982.066   TOTAL 2.570.563   2.574.550   2.978.736   2.982.066  




 



 
                   
The accompanying notes are integral part of these financial  statements.

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(Convenience Translation into English from the Original Previously Issued in Portuguese)

ULTRAPAR PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE QUARTERS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 AND 2004
(In thousands of Brazilian reais - R$, except for earnings per share)

  Company Consolidated


  09/30/05 09/30/04 09/30/05 09/30/04








                 
GROSS SALES AND SERVICES -   -   1.346.039   1.446.812  
Taxes on sales and services -   -   (106.224 ) (117.123 )
Rebates, discounts and returns -     (10.565 ) (10.256 )








                         
NET SALES AND SERVICES -   -   1.229.250   1.319.433  
Cost of sales and services -   -   (1.009.656 ) (997.807 )








                         
GROSS PROFIT -   -   219.594   321.626  
                         
EQUITY IN SUBSIDIARY AND AFFILIATED COMPANIES 66.207   128.473   21   (25 )
                         
OPERATING (EXPENSES) INCOME (14 ) 116   (140.453 ) (144.528 )








Selling -   -   (48.455 ) (54.511 )
General and administrative (14 ) (1.083 ) (60.911 ) (60.323 )
Depreciation and amortization -   -   (31.671 ) (31.010 )
Other operating income, net -   1.199   584   1.316  








                         
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE FINANCIAL ITEMS 66.193   128.589   79.162   177.073  
Financial results 1.582   1.715   (2.751 ) (14.573 )
Financial income 16.199   578   39.709   19.412  
Financial expenses (14.617 ) 1.137   (42.460 ) (33.985 )








                         
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 67.775   130.304   76.411   162.500  
Nonoperating (expenses) income, net -   -   (718 ) (3.311 )








                         
INCOME BEFORE TAXES ON INCOME 67.775   130.304   75.693   159.189  








                         
INCOME AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION TAXES (515 ) (800 ) (7.426 ) (27.347 )








Current (316 ) (800 ) (35.842 ) (56.121 )
Tax benefits - ADENE (199 ) -   15.343   28.163  
Deferred -   -   13.073   611  








                         
INCOME BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST 67.260   129.504   68.267   131.842  
Minority interest -   -   (1.007 ) (2.338 )








                         
NET INCOME 67.260   129.504   67.260   129.504  








                         
EARNINGS PER SHARE - R$ 0,82927   0,00186   0,82927   0,00186  








           
           
The accompanying notes are integral part of these financial statements.

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(Convenience Translation into English from the Original Previously Issued in Portuguese)

ULTRAPAR PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 AND 2004
(In thousands of Brazilian reais - R$, except for earnings per share)

                 
  Company Consolidated


  09/30/05 09/30/04 09/30/05 09/30/04








                 
                 
GROSS SALES AND SERVICES -   -   3.922.425   3.903.334  
Taxes on sales and services -   -   (316.348 ) (301.365 )
Rebates, discounts and returns -   -   (37.788 ) (37.814 )








                         
NET SALES AND SERVICES -   -   3.568.289   3.564.155  
Cost of sales and services -   -   (2.838.905 ) (2.738.194 )








                         
GROSS PROFIT -   -   729.384   825.961  
                         
EQUITY IN SUBSIDIARY AND AFFILIATED COMPANIES 257.260   305.243   1.395   4  
                         
OPERATING (EXPENSES) INCOME (235 ) (73 ) (408.874 ) (403.794 )








Selling -   -   (138.560 ) (144.250 )
General and administrative (236 ) (2.732 ) (177.011 ) (170.015 )
Depreciation -   -   (94.341 ) (94.001 )
Other operating income, net 1   2.659   1.038   4.472  








                         
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE FINANCIAL ITEMS 257.025   305.170   321.905   422.171  
Financial results 633   1.513   (28.224 ) (35.474 )
Financial income 31.131   2.467   87.350   50.210  
Financial expenses (30.498 ) (954 ) (115.574 ) (85.684 )








                         
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 257.658   306.683   293.681   386.697  
Nonoperating (expenses) income, net -   2   (3.224 ) (12.105 )








                         
INCOME BEFORE TAXES ON INCOME 257.658   306.685   290.457   374.592  
                         
INCOME AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION TAXES (116 ) (1.947 ) (30.495 ) (65.647 )
Current (374 ) (1.947 ) (104.425 ) (133.759 )
Tax benefits - ADENE 258   -   54.701   64.192  
Deferred -   -   19.229   3.920  








                         
INCOME BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST 257.542   304.738   259.962   308.945  
Minority interest -   -   (2.420 ) (4.207 )








                         
NET INCOME 257.542   304.738   257.542   304.738  








                         
EARNINGS PER SHARE - R$ 3,17534   0,00439   3,17534   0,00439  








               
               
The accompanying notes are integral part of these financial statements.

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(Convenience Translation into English from the Original Previously Issued in Portuguese)

ULTRAPAR PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.

IDENTIFICATION


01.01 - CAPITAL COMPOSITION
Number of shares
(THOUSAND)
Current Quarter
09/30/2005
Prior quarter
06/30/2005
Same quarter in prior year
09/30/2004
Paid-up Capital
1 - Common 49,430 49,429,897 51,264,622
2 - Preferred 31,895 31,895,512 18,426,647
3 - Total 81,325 81,325,409 69,691,269
Treasury Stock
4 - Common 7 6,616 6,616
5 - Preferred 211 211,097 223,700
6 - Total 218 217,713 230,316


01.02 - DIVIDENDS APPROVED AND/OR PAID DURING AND AFTER THE QUARTER

        5 - BEGINNING OF
PAYMENT
7 - TYPE
OF SHARE
8 - AMOUNT
PER SHARE
1 - ITEM 2 - EVENT 3 - APPROVAL 4 - AMOUNT
       

01 Board of Director’s Meeting 08/03/2005 34,785 08/22/2005 Common  0.0007038170
02 Board of Director’s Meeting 08/03/2005 22,300 08/22/2005 Preferred  0.0007038170



01.03 - SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL AND ALTERATIONS IN THE CURRENT YEAR

  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)
 
1 - ITEM
 
 

01 02/02/2005 898,816 234,864 Profit reserve 10,453,690  0.0224671060
02 04/25/2005 946,034 47,218 Public Subscription 1,180,451  0.0400000000


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(Convenience Translation into English from the Original Previously Issued in Portuguese)

ULTRAPAR PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE QUARTER AND NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2005
(Amounts in thousands of Brazilian reais - R$, unless otherwise stated)

   
1. OPERATIONS
   
  The Company 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 chemical and petrochemical products (Oxiteno), and logistic services for chemicals and fuels (Ultracargo).
   
2. PRESENTATION OF INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
   
  The interim financial statements are being presented in accordance with Brazilian corporate law.
   
3. ACCOUNTING PRACTICES AND CONSOLIDATION PRINCIPLES
   
  In the preparation of the interim financial statements, the Company has applied the same accounting practices adopted in the preparation of the financial statements as of December 31, 2004, which are in accordance with the standards established by the CVM and accounting practices adopted in Brazil.
   
  As mentioned in Note 9.b), the balance from tax benefits as of September 30, 2004 was reclassified from equity in subsidiary and affiliated companies under the heading income from income and social contribution taxes, to allow a better comparison of financial statement.
   

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3.1. CONSOLIDATION PRINCIPLES AND OWNERSHIP INTERESTS
   
  The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the basic consolidation principles established by Brazilian corporate law and by the CVM, and include the following direct and indirect subsidiaries:
   
    Ownership interest - %
   
    09/30/05 06/30/05


    Direct Indirect Direct Indirect
     
 
 
 
                   
  Ultragaz Participações Ltda. 100 - 100 -
  Companhia Ultragaz S.A. - 99 - 99
  SPGás Distribuidora de Gás Ltda. - 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 -
  Melamina Ultra S.A. Indústria Química - 99 - 99
  Transultra - Armazenamento e Transporte        
   Especializado Ltda. - 100 - 100
  Terminal Químico de Aratu S.A. - Tequimar - 99 - 99
  Oxiteno S.A. - Indústria e Comércio 100 - 100 -
  Oxiteno Nordeste S.A. - Indústria e Comércio - 99 - 99
  Oleoquímica Indústria e Comércio de Produtos        
   Químicos Ltda. - 100 - 100
  Barrington S.L. - 100 - 100
  Canamex Químicos S.A. de C.V. - 100 - 100
  Oxiteno International Co. - 100 - 100
  Oxiteno Overseas Co. - 100 - 100
  Imaven Imóveis e Agropecuária Ltda. 100 - 100 -
           
 

Upon consolidation, intercompany investments, accounts, transactions and profits were eliminated. Minority interest in subsidiaries is presented separately in the financial statements.

On December 29, 2004, the Company acquired, through its subsidiary Ultragaz Participações Ltda., 14,336,014 common shares in Companhia Ultragaz S.A., corresponding to 7.31% of total capital. This acquisition amounted to R$10,000, with a goodwill of R$1,813, based on the acquired company’s expected future profitability, to be amortized over five years beginning January 2005.

On April 29, 2005, Ultragaz Participações Ltda. concluded a capital increase of its subsidiary Companhia Ultragaz S.A. increasing its shares in the total capital of the subsidiary from 93.94% to 98.53% .

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4. CASH INVESTMENTS
   
  These investments, contracted with leading banks, are substantially comprised of notes issued by the Austrian Government, fixed-income securities and funds linked to the CDI (interbank deposit rate) and currency hedges, and are stated at cost plus accrued income (on a “pro rata temporis” basis).
   
    Consolidated  
   
 
    09/30/05   06/30/05  
     
   
 
               
  Austrian notes, linked in Brazilian reais 332,807   320,341  
  Fixed-income securities and funds 540,982   514,241  
  Foreign investments (a) 129,184   133,401  
  Net expenses from hedge operations (b) (48,430 ) (42,951 )
     
   
 
  Total cash investments 954,543   925,032  
     
   
 
               
  Current assets 595,070   570,375  
  Long-term assets 359,473   354,657  
     
   
 

  (a) Investments made by the indirect subsidiaries Oxiteno Overseas Co. and Oxiteno International Co. in fixed-income securities, Brazilian corporate securities, and investment grade securities.
     
  (b) Accumulated gain or loss on hedge positions (see Note 17).
     
5. TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
   
    Consolidated  
   
 
    09/30/05   06/30/05  
     
   
 
               
  Domestic customers 353,550   352,487  
  Foreign customers 80,267   82,374  
  (-) Advances on foreign exchange contracts (52,987 ) (53,584 )
  (-) Allowance for doubtful accounts (18,610 ) (19,935 )
     
   
 
    362,220   361,342  
     
   
 
           
6. INVENTORIES        

    Consolidated  
   
 
    09/30/05   06/30/05  
     
   
 
               
  Finished products 91,284   127,247  
  Liquefied petroleum gas - LPG 23,455   23,733  
  Raw materials 42,137   49,614  
  Consumption materials and cylinders for resale 18,068   21,835  
     
   
 
    174,944   222,429  
     
   
 

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7. RECOVERABLE TAXES
   
  Represented substantially by credit balances of ICMS (State VAT), IPI (Federal VAT), PIS and Cofins (taxes on revenue), and prepaid income and social contribution taxes, all of which can be offset against future taxes payable.
   
    Consolidated  
   
 
    09/30/05   06/30/05  
     
   
 
         
  Income and social contribution taxes 58,282 63,268  
  ICMS 23,209 27,949  
  PIS and Cofins 1,436 1,679  
  IPI 219 222  
  Other, principally VAT of subsidiary Canamex Químicos S.A. de C.V. 3,263 2,604  
     
   
 
    86,409 95,722  
     
   
 
         
8. RELATED COMPANIES      

    Company   Consolidated
   
 
    Loans Loans Trade accounts
   


    Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities Receivable Payable
     
 
 
 
 
 
                           
  Ultracargo - Operações Logísticas e Participações Ltda. - 348,105 - - - -
  Oxiteno Nordeste S.A. - Indústria e Comércio - 33,000 - - - -
  Serma Associação dos Usuários de Equipamentos de            
  Processamentos de Dados e Serviços Correlatos - - 3,032 - - 948
  Melamina Ultra S.A. Indústria Química - 467 - - - -
  Petroquímica União S.A. - - - - - 5,387
  Oxicap Indústria de Gases Ltda. - - - - - 752
  Liquigás Distribuidora S.A. - - - - 61 -
  Ultragaz Participações Ltda. 9,951 - - - - -
  Química da Bahia Indústria e Comércio S.A. - - - 3,832 - -
  Imaven Imóveis e Agropecuária Ltda. - 22.658 - - - -
  Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras - - - - 13,294 -
  Copagaz Distribuidora de Gás S.A. - - - - 42 -
  Braskem S.A. - - - - - 10,830
  SHV Gás Brasil Ltda. - - - - 31 -
  Cia. Termelétrica do Planalto Paulista - TPP - - 1,584 - - -
  Plenogás - Distribuidora de Gás S.A. - - - 871 - -
  Other - - 165 257 15 545
     
 
 
 
 
 
  Total as of September 30, 2005 9,951 404,230 4,781 4,960 13,443 18,462
     
 
 
 
 
 
                           
  Total as of June 30, 2005 51,545 404,232 4,089 8,886 14,441 12,869
     
 
 
 
 
 

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    Consolidated  
   
 
    Transactions Financial income  
    Sales Purchases (expenses)  
     
 
 
 
           
  Petroquímica União S.A. - 94,165 -  
  Oxicap Indústria de Gases Ltda. - 6,026 -  
  Liquigás Distribuidora S.A. 2,109 - -  
  Química da Bahia Indústria e Comércio S.A. - - (508 )
  Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras 12 1,520,116 -  
  Copagaz Distribuidora de Gás S.A. 515 - -  
  Braskem S.A. 60,999 470,331 -  
  SHV Gás Brasil Ltda. 279 - -  
  Cia. Termelétrica do Planalto Paulista - TPP - - 151  
  Other 210 - -  



  Total as of September 30, 2005 64,124 2,090,638 (357 )



                 
  Total as of September 30, 2004 69,442 1,931,224 (388 )



     

The loan balances with Química da Bahia Indústria e Comércio S.A. and Cia. Termelétrica do Planalto Paulista - TPP are adjusted based on the Brazilian long-term interest rate (TJLP). Other loans are not subject to financial charges. Purchase and sale transactions refer principally to purchases of raw materials, other materials and transportation and storage services, carried out at market prices and conditions.

The loan with the subsidiary Ultracargo - Operações Logísticas e Participações Ltda. refers to the sale of shares issued by Oxiteno S.A. - Indústria e Comércio to the Company, for the purpose of avoiding the reciprocal investment resulting from the corporate restructuring implemented in 2002.

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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 have no expiration date, arising from tax loss carryforwards, temporary add-backs, revaluation of property, plant and equipment, and other. Tax credits are based on continuing profitability from operations. Management expects to realize these tax credits over a maximum period of three years. Deferred income and social contribution taxes are reported as follows:
     
    Company Consolidated
   

    09/30/05 06/30/05 09/30/05 06/30/05
     
 
 
 
           
  Long-term assets-        
     Deferred income and social contribution taxes on:        
       Provisions that are tax deductible only when        
           expenses were incurred 2,945 2,872 61,257 55,824
       Income and social contribution tax loss        
           carryforwards - 272 23,010 15,094
     
 
 
 
    2,945 3,144 84,267 70,918
     
 
 
 
                   
  Long-term liabilities-        
     Deferred income and social contribution taxes on:        
       Revaluation of property, plant and equipment - - 1,344 1,444
       Income earned abroad - - 31,782 31,406
     
 
 
 
    - - 33,126 32,850
     
 
 
 

  b)

Reconciliation of income and social contribution taxes in the statement of income

Income and social contribution taxes are reconciled to official tax rates as follows:

     
    Company Consolidated  
   

 
    09/30/05 09/30/04 09/30/05 09/30/04  
     
 
 
 
 
                     
  Income before taxes, equity in subsidiary and affiliated        
     companies and minority interest 398   1,442   289,062   374,588  
  Official tax rates - % 34.00   34.00   34.00   34.00  
     
 
 
 
 
  Income and social contribution taxes at official rates (135 ) (490 ) (98,281 ) (127,360 )
     
 
 
 
 
  Adjustments to the effective tax rate:        
     Operating provisions and nondeductible        
        expenses/nontaxable income 19   -   11,499   (1,265 )
     Adjustments to deemed income -   (1,457 ) 880   (487 )
     Workers’ meal program (PAT) -   -   459   520  
     Other -   -   247   (1,247 )
     
 
 
 
 
  Income and social contribution taxes before tax benefits (116 ) (1,947 ) (85,196 ) (129,839 )
  Tax benefits - ADENE -   -   54,701   64,192  
     
 
 
 
 
  Income and social contribution taxes in the statement of        
     income (116 ) (1,947 ) (30,495 ) (65,647 )
     
 
 
 
 
                     
  Current (374 ) (1,947 ) (104,425 ) (133,759 )
  Deferred 258   -   19,229   3,920  
  Tax benefits - ADENE -   -   54,701   64,192  

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    Tax benefits from income tax subsidiaries, in the amount of R$54,701 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2005 (R$64,192 as of September 30, 2004), arising substantially from operation in eligible regions, are classified as income from income and social contribution taxes.
     
  c) Tax exemption
     
    The following indirect subsidiaries have partial or total exemption from income tax in connection with a government program for the development of the Northeast Region of Brazil:
     
      Exemption - Expiration
  Subsidiary Plants % date
 
 
 
 
  Oxiteno Nordeste S.A. - Indústria e Comércio Camaçari plant 100 2006
               
  Bahiana Distribuidora de Gás Ltda. Mataripe unit 75 2013
    Suape unit 100 2007
    Ilhéus unit 25 2008
    Aracaju unit 25 2008
    Caucaia unit 75 2012
               
  Terminal Químico de Aratu S.A. - Tequimar Aratu Terminal 75 2012
    Suape Terminal    
    (storage of acetic acid    
    and butadiene    
    byproducts) 100 2005

10. INVESTMENTS - COMPANY
   
        Equity in subsidiary
    Investments and affiliated companies
   

    09/30/05 06/30/05 09/30/05 09/30/04




                   
  Ultragaz Participações Ltda. 297,499 289,339 25,409 46,925
  Ultracargo - Operações Logísticas e Participações Ltda. 599,545 609,787 9,229 15,523
  Imaven Imóveis e Agropecuária Ltda. 47,213 49,015 3,600 3,728
  Oxiteno S.A. - Indústria e Comércio 1,242,095 1,187,549 219,022 239,059
  Other 186 186 - 8




    2,186,538 2,135,876 257,260 305,243




       
In the consolidated financial statements, the investment of the subsidiary Oxiteno S.A. - Indústria e Comércio in the affiliated companies Oxicap Indústria de Gases Ltda. and Química da Bahia Indústria e Comércio S.A. are carried under the equity method based on the affiliate’s financial statements as of August 31, 2005 and September 30, 2005, respectively.

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11. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONSOLIDATED)
   
    Annual   09/30/05 06/30/05
    depreciation   Revalued Accumulated   Net book Net book
    rates - %        cost depreciation      value    value
     
 
 
   
 
                 
  Land -   46,743 -   46,743 46,144
  Buildings 4to 5   423,015 (147,732 ) 275,283 240,986
  Machinery and equipment 5 to 10   1,101,397 (543,201 ) 558,196 512,812
  Vehicles 20 to 30   167,266 (116,587 ) 50,679 53,164
  Furniture and fixtures 10   20,548 (8,006 ) 12,542 12,125
  Construction in progress -   48,104 -   48,104 124,731
  Imports in transit -   602 -   602 776
  Other 2.5 to 30   131,336 (66,946 ) 64,390 68,263
         
 
   
 
      1,939,011 (882,472 ) 1,056,539 1,059,001
         
 
   
 
               
 

Construction in progress refers mainly to improvements and repairs of subsidiaries’ plants.

Other refers to IT equipment in the amount of R$14,681 (R$15,607 as of June 30, 2005), software in the amount of R$23,910 (R$25,492 as of June 30, 2005), and commercial property rights, mainly those described below:

  • On July 11, 2002, the subsidiary Terminal Químico de Aratu S.A. - Tequimar won a bid 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 until July 2042.

  • Further, the subsidiary Terminal Químico de Aratu S.A. - Tequimar has a lease of adjacent area to the Santos harbor for 20 years, effective December 2002 and renewable for another 20 years, for building and operating a terminal for receipt, tankage, movement and distribution of bulk liquids. The price paid by Tequimar was R$3,803 and is being amortized from August 2005 until December 2022.
12. DEFERRED CHARGES (CONSOLIDATED)
   
  Represented substantially by costs incurred for the implementation of systems modernization projects in the amount of R$4,838 (R$3,881 as of June 30, 2005), amortized over five to ten years, and for the installation of Ultrasystem equipment on customers’ premises in the amount of R$60,386 (R$56,428 as of June 30, 2005), amortized over the terms of the LPG supply medium contracts with these customers. Deferred charges also include goodwill from acquisitions in the amount of R$12,958 (R$15,067 as of June 30, 2005).
   

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13. LOANS, FINANCING AND DEBENTURES (CONSOLIDATED)
   
  a) Composition
     
          Annual    
        Index/ interest    
  Description 09/30/05   06/30/05   Currency rate - %   Maturity and amortization
 
 
   
   
 
   
  Foreign currency:          
   Syndicated loan 135,315   141,301   US$ 5.05   Semiannually until 2008
   Working capital loan -   1,528   MX$ + TIIE (*) 1.4   Monthly until 2005
   Foreign financing 26,680   28,596   US$ + LIBOR 2.0   Semiannually until 2009
   Inventories and property, plant          
       and equipment financing 9,308   9,913   MX$ + TIIE (*) From 1.5 to 2.0   Semiannually until 2010
   Advances on foreign exchange          
       contracts 8,255   9,238   US$ From 3.65 to 4.30   Maximum of 55 days
   National Bank for Economic and          
       Social Development (BNDES) 20,864   19,368   UMBNDES (**) From 8.63 to10.38   Monthly until 2010
   Export prepayments, net of          
       linked operations 51,096   73,474   US$ From 4.22 to 6.85   Monthly, semiannually and
     
   
      annually until 2008
                 
  Subtotal 251,518   283,418        
     
   
               
                             
  Local currency:          
   National Bank for Economic and          
       Social Development (BNDES) 173,781   157,656   TJLP From 1.5 to 4.85   Monthly until 2010
   National Bank for Economic and          
       Social Development (BNDES) 10,958   13,561   IGP-M 6.5   Semiannually until 2008
   Government Agency for          
         Machinery and Equipment          
         Financing (FINAME) 44,736   43,555   TJLP From 1.8 to 4.85   Monthly until 2010
   Research and project financing          
         (FINEP) 36,262   32,996   TJLP (2.0)   Monthly until 2009
   Debentures 304,392   318,697   CDI 102.5   Semiannually until 2008
     
   
               
  Subtotal 570,129   566,465        
     
   
               
  Total loans, financing and          
   debentures 821,647   849,883        
     
   
               
  Current liabilities (135,836 ) (153,646 )      
     
   
               
  Long-term liabilities 685,811   696,237        
     
   
               

(*)   MX$ = Mexican peso; TIIE = Mexican break-even interbank interest rate.
     
(**)   UMBNDES = BNDES monetary unit. This is a “basket of currencies” representing the composition of the BNDES debt in foreign currency, 82% of which is linked to the U.S. dollar.

  The long-term liabilities have the following composition per annum of maturing:

 

    09/30/05 06/30/05
     
 
           
  From 1 to 2 years 93,531 93,518
  From 2 to 3 years 503,099 507,863
  From 3 to 4 years 50,044 48,947
  More than 4 years 39,137 45,909
     
 
    685,811 696,237
     
 

  b) Eurobonds
     
    In June 1997, the subsidiary Companhia Ultragaz S.A. issued eurobonds in the total amount of US$60 million, maturing in 2005. Maturity was subsequently extended to June 2020, with put/call options in June 2008.
     

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    In June 2005, the subsidiary LPG International Inc. that had acquired all eurobonds issued by Companhia Ultragaz S.A. sold them to the subsidiary Oxiteno Overseas Co., that financed their acquisition through a syndicated loan in the amount of US$60 million maturing in June 2008, with annual interest rate of 5.05%. LPG used the proceeds from the sale to redeem eurobonds issued by it.
     
    The eurobonds and syndicated loan are guaranteed by the Company and its subsidiaries Ultragaz Participações Ltda. and Oxiteno S.A. - Indústria e Comércio, which are subject to covenants that limit, among other things, their ability to incur indebtedness, make dividend and other payments, and engage in mergers and acquisitions. None of these covenants have restricted our ability to conduct our business until the present moment.
     
  c) Debentures
     
    The Extraordinary Stockholders’ Meeting held on February 2, 2005 approved the issuance by the Company and the public distribution in a single block of 30,000 nonconvertible debentures with nominal unit value of R$10,000.00 (ten thousand reais), totaling R$300,000.
     
    On March 30, 2005, the Board of Directors of the Company, according to delegation made by the Extraordinary Stockholders’ Meeting, approved the interest rate determined through a bookbuilding process on the same date.
     
    On April 6, 2005, the CVM registered the operation, and funds of R$304,854, net of commission, were received on April 8, 2005.
     
    Characteristics of debentures 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 incorporation, merger or split as well as operation involving the disposal of operational assets that would result in a reduction of more than 25% of consolidated net sales. They also included the obligation to maintain a consolidated net debt to EBITDA ratio less or equal to 3.5. None of these commitments have restricted the Company and its subsidiaries’ ability to conduct business until the present moment.

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  d) 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:

    09/30/05 06/30/05
     
 
  Amount of financing secured by:    
  Property, plant and equipment 49,897 49,834
  Shares of affiliated companies 10,958 13,560
  Minority stockholders’ guarantees 10,958 13,561
   

    71,813 76,955
   

       
 

Other loans are collateralized by guarantees provided by the Company and the future flow of exports. The Company is responsible for sureties and guarantees offered on behalf of its subsidiaries, amounting to R$461,774 (R$440,130 as of June 30, 2005).

Certain subsidiaries provided guarantees to financial institutions for the debt owed to those institutions by some of their customers (vendor financing). In the event any subsidiary is required to make the payment under those guarantees, the subsidiary may recover the amount paid directly from its customers through commercial collection effort. Maximum future payments related to these guarantees amount to R$34,233 (R$21,000 as of June 30, 2005), with maturing of up to 210 days. The Company did not incur any loss nor recorded any liability related to these guarantees as of September 30, 2005.

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14. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
   
  a) Capital
     
    The Company is a listed corporation with shares traded on the São Paulo and New York Stock Exchanges whose subscribed and paid-up capital, after the grouping of the Company’s shares, approved at the Extraordinary Stockholders’ Meeting held on July 20, 2005, is represented by 81,325,409 shares without par value, comprised of 49,429,897 common shares and 31,895,512 preferred shares. The table below represents changes in the number of shares and capital approved on February 2 and 22, 2005 and April 25, 2005 by the Board of Directors and Extraordinary Stockholders’ Meeting, respectively.


    R$ thousand Total shares
   

  Events Capital Common   Preferred Total
 
 
 
   
 
  As of December 31, 2004 663,952 51,264,621,778   18,426,647,050 69,691,268,828
                     
  Stock dividends:        
  On February 2, 2005 the Board of Directors approved an issuance        
  of 10,453,690,324 preferred shares, to be distributed among the        
  stockholders in the proportion of 15 preferred shares to 100        
  common or preferred shares held. 234,864 -   10,453,690,324 10,453,690,324
                     
  Conversion of common shares into preferred shares:        
  At the Extraordinary Stockholders’ Meeting held on February 22,        
  2005, the stockholders approved the conversion of 1,834,724,517        
  common shares into preferred shares. - (1,834,724,517 ) 1,834,724,517 -
                     
  Supplementary issuance of preferred shares:        
  The Board of Directors’ Meeting held on April 25, 2005 approved        
  an issuance of 1,180,450,697 preferred shares to supply the excess        
  of demand in the secondary distribution of preferred shares, held        
  simultaneously in Brazil and abroad, with a price of R$40.00 per        
  thousand shares. 47,218 -   1,180,450,697 1,180,450,697
     
 
   
 
   As of June 30, 2005 946,034 49,429,897,261   31,895,512,588 81,325,409,849
     
 
   
 
  Grouping of shares:        
  The Extraordinary Stockholders’ Meeting held on July 20, 2005        
  approved the grouping of shares, attributing 1 (one) share in        
  substitution to each 1,000 (thousand) existing shares. In the same        
  way, each American Depositary Share - ADS, previously        
  representative of a lot of 1,000 (thousand) preferred shares,        
  became representative of 1 (one) preferred share. - 49,429,897   31,895,512 81,325,409
     
 
   
 
  As of September 30, 2005 946,034 49,429,897   31,895,512 81,325,409
     
 
   
 
                     
 

As of September 30, 2005, 10,161 thousand 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.

Until May 18, 2004, preferred shares entitled their holders to dividends at least 10% higher than those attributable to common shares. On that date, the Special Meeting of Preferred Stockholders and the Extraordinary Stockholders’ Meeting of Ultrapar approved to equalize the dividends on common and preferred shares.


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  b) Treasury shares
     
    The Company was authorized to acquire its own shares at market price, without capital reduction, for holding in treasury and subsequent disposal or cancellation, in accordance with the provisions of CVM Instructions No. 10, of February 14, 1980, and No. 268, of November 13, 1997.
     
    The Company’s financial statements as of September 30, 2005 show 211 thousand preferred shares and 7 thousand common shares in treasury, which were acquired at the average cost of R$26.07 and R$19.30 per share, respectively. The consolidated financial statements show 377 thousand preferred shares and 7 thousand common shares in treasury, which were acquired at the average cost of R$24.35 and R$19.30 per share, respectively. The average acquisition cost, Company and consolidated, was adjusted because of the stock dividends, as shown in the table above.
     
    The price of shares issued by the Company as of September 30, 2005 on the BOVESPA (São Paulo Stock Exchange) was R$37.95 per share.
     
  c) Capital reserve
     
    The capital reserve, in the amount of R$1,855, reflects the goodwill on sale of treasury shares from the Company to certain subsidiaries, at the average cost of R$33.28 per share. Executives of these subsidiaries were given the usufruct of such shares, as described in Note 20.
     
  d) Revaluation reserve
     
    This reserve reflects the revaluation of assets of subsidiaries and is realized based upon depreciation, write-off or sale 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. Taxes on these reserves are R$7,408 (R$7,528 as of June 30, 2005).
     
  e)  Profit retention 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 subsidiary and affiliated companies. Realization of the reserve usually occurs upon receipt of dividends, sale and write-off of investments.

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  g)  Reconciliation of stockholders’ equity - Company and consolidated

    09/30/05   06/30/05  
     
   
 
  Stockholders’ equity - Company 1,853,127   1,843,005  
  Treasury shares held by subsidiaries, net of realization (3,119 ) (3,211 )
  Capital reserve arising from sale of treasury shares to    
     subsidiaries, net of realization (1,573 ) (1,620 )
     
   
 
  Stockholders’ equity - consolidated 1,848,435   1,838,174  
     
   
 

15. RECONCILIATION OF EBITDA (CONSOLIDATED)
   
  EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) is calculated by the Company, as shown below:

    09/30/05   09/30/04  
   
 
 
    Ultragaz Oxiteno   Ultracargo Other   Consolidated   Consolidated  
     
 
   
 
   
   
 
  Income from operations 43,834 234,801   14,064 982   293,681   386,697  
  (-) Equity in subsidiary and            
     affiliated companies - (4,983 ) - 3,588   (1,395 ) (4 )
  (+/-) Financial income            
     expenses 29,149 (3,118 ) 2,889 (696 ) 28,224   35,474  
  (+) Depreciation and            
     amortization 87,676 31,328   19,318 651   138,973   128,596  
     
 
   
 
   
   
 
  EBITDA 160,659 258,028   36,271 4,525   459,483   550,763  
     
 
   
 
   
   
 

16. SEGMENT INFORMATION
   
  The Company has three reportable segments: gas, chemicals and logistics. The gas segment distributes LPG to retail, commercial and industrial consumers mainly in the South, Southeast and Northeast Regions of Brazil. The chemicals segment mainly produces ethylene oxide, ethylene glycol, ethanolamine and ether glycol. Operations in the logistics segment include storage and transportation of chemicals and fuel, mainly in the Southeast and Northeast Regions of Brazil. Reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. Intersegment sales are transacted at prices similar to those that the selling entity is able to obtain with third parties.
   
  The principal financial information about each of the Company’s reportable segments is as follows:
   
    09/30/05 09/30/04  
   
 
 
    Ultragaz Oxiteno Ultracargo Other Consolidated Consolidated  
     
 
   
 
   
   
 
  Net sales, net of related-              
   -party transactions 2,177,699 1,255,940 134,586 64 3,568,289 3,564,155  
  Income from operations              
   before financial income              
   (expenses) and equity in              
   subsidiary and affiliated              
   companies 72,983 226,700 16,953 3,874 320,510 422,167  
  EBITDA 160,659 258,028 36,271 4,525 459,483 550,763  
  Total assets, net of related              
   parties 933,929 1,389,975 296,514 358,318 2,978,736 2,484,757  

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17. 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 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, 2005, the subsidiaries Oxiteno S.A. - Indústria e Comércio and Oxiteno Nordeste S.A. - Indústria e Comércio maintained R$1,696 (R$1,818 as of June 30, 2005) and the subsidiaries of Ultragaz Participações Ltda. maintained R$24,938 (R$24,503 as of June 30, 2005) of 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. Cash investments of the Company and its subsidiaries are comprised substantially of transactions linked to the CDI, as described in Note 4. A portion of the financial assets is intended for foreign currency hedges, as shown below. Borrowings originate mainly from BNDES, debentures and foreign currency financing, as mentioned in Note 13.

  • Exchange rate - The Company’s subsidiaries use hedge (mainly US$ to CDI) instruments 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 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, 2005:
    Book value Fair value
     
 
  Assets:    
     Investments in foreign currency and hedges 135,474 133.767
     Cash and cash investments abroad 129,829 129,829
     Receivables from foreign customers, net of advances on    
         export contracts 26,919 26,919
     
 
    292,222 290,515
     
 
  Liabilities:    
     Foreign currency financing 251,518 253,941
     Import payables 8,586 8,586
     
 
    260,104 262,527
     
 
  Net asset position 32,118 27,988
     
 

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  The exchange variation related to cash and banks, cash investments and investments abroad was recorded as financial expense in the statement of income as of September 30, 2005, in the amount of R$15,856 (financial expense of R$1,135 as of September 30, 2004). Other financial instruments recorded in the financial statements as of September 30, 2005 were determined in conformity with the accounting criteria and practices described in the respective notes.
   
18. FINANCIAL INCOME (EXPENSES), NET (CONSOLIDATED)
   
    07/01/05   07/01/04  
    to   to  
    09/30/05   09/30/04  
     
   
 
  Interest on cash investments 38,027   18,228  
  Interest on trade accounts receivable 1,108   1,184  
  Interest on loans and financing (10,954 ) (11,205 )
  Interest on debentures (15,049 ) -  
  Bank charges (2,915 ) (3,974 )
  Monetary and exchange variations, including financial expenses    
  from currency hedges (7,222 ) (12,311 )
  Taxes (CPMF, PIS, Cofins and IOF) (6,320 ) (5,992 )
  Other income (expenses) 574   (503 )
     
   
 
    (2,751 ) (14,573 )
     
   
 

19. 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 collective labor agreements, 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, 2005.

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The subsidiaries Companhia Ultragaz S.A. and SPGás Distribuidora de Gás Ltda. are parties to an administrative proceeding at the SDE (Economic Law Department), linked to the CADE (Administrative Council for Economic Defense), under the allegation of anticompetitive practice in the municipalities of a region of the State of Minas Gerais in 2001. In September 2005, the SDE issued a technical notice recommending to CADE the condemnation of the Companies involved in this proceeding. In their defense, the subsidiaries’ arguments, among others, are: (i) under the terms of the notice issued by the Company’s chief executive officer on July 4, 2000, the subsidiaries’ employees were forbidden from discussing with third-party issues related to prices; and (ii) no consistent evidence was attached to the proceeding’s records, and the SDE acknowledges its failure in the attempt to prove the practice. In view of the arguments presented, the fact that the technical notice has no binding effect on the CADE’s decision, and their legal counsel’s opinion, the subsidiaries did not record a provision for this issue. Should the CADE’s decision be unfavorable, the subsidiaries can still discuss the issue at the judicial level.

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 material damages 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. It has obtained a favorable judgment in all lawsuits which have been judged to date. The subsidiary has insurance for this contingency; the uninsured amount is R$40,229. The Company did not record 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 revenue) without the changes introduced by Law No. 9,718/98 in its original version. The ongoing questioning refers to the levy of these taxes on sources other than revenues. The unpaid amounts were recorded in the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, totaling R$35,984 (R$35,396 as of June 30, 2005).

The main tax discussions of the Company and its subsidiaries refer to the taxation of PIS and Cofins (as detailed in the preceding paragraph) and the taxation of income earned abroad (as stated in Note 9.a)). The potential losses on these discussions are accrued in long-term liabilities as other taxes and deferred income and social contribution taxes, respectively.

The subsidiary Oxiteno S.A. - Indústria e Comércio recorded an accrual of R$7,986 (R$7,757 as of June 30, 2005) for an ICMS tax assessment under judgment at the administrative level. The subsidiary currently awaits a decision on its appeal filed in July 2004.

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The subsidiary Utingás Armazenadora S.A. has been challenging in court ISS 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 updated amount of the unaccrued contingency as of September 30, 2005 is R$28,755 (R$27,940 as of June 30, 2005).

The Company and its subsidiaries have other ongoing administrative and judicial proceedings; legal counsel classified the risks of these proceedings as possible or remote and, therefore, no reserves for potential losses on these proceedings have been recorded.

Escrow deposits and provisions are summarized below:

       
    09/30/05 06/30/05


    Escrow   Escrow  
    deposits Provision deposits Provision
     
 
 
 
  Social contribution tax on net income        
   (CSLL) - 2,580 - 2,580
  Labor claims 11,778 1,346 10,886 2,016
  PIS and Cofins on other revenues 58 35,984 58 35,396
  ICMS 804 14,221 804 13,876
  Other 3,747 - 3,754 18
   



    16,387 54,131 15,502 53,886
   




  b) Contracts
     
    The subsidiary Terminal Químico de Aratu S.A. - Tequimar has contracts with CODEBA - Companhia Docas do Estado da Bahia 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, 2005, such rates were R$3.67 and R$3.44 per ton for Aratu and Suape, respectively. The subsidiary has met the minimum cargo movement limits since the inception of the contracts.
     
    The subsidiary Oxiteno Nordeste S.A. - Indústria e Comércio has a supply contract with Braskem S.A., effective through 2012, which establishes a minimum consumption level of ethylene per year. The minimum purchase commitment and the actual demand for the years ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, 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.

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      Accumulated demand (real)
     
    Minimum purchase
commitment
09/30/05 09/30/04
     
 
 
  In tons 137,900 147,318 142,032
   



  c)  Insurance coverage for subsidiaries
     
    The Company has appropriate insurance policies to cover several risks, including loss and damage from fire, lightning, explosion of any nature, windstorm, plane crash and electrical damage, among others, protecting the units and other branches of all subsidiaries. The estimated amount of insured assets is US$226 million.
     
    For the Oxiteno and Canamex units, there is also a loss of income insurance against losses from potential accidents related to their assets, in the amount of US$118 million.
     
    The civil liability insurance program covers all the Group companies, with a coverage of US$150 million, for losses and damages from accidents caused by third parties, related to the commercial/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.
     
20. STOCK COMPENSATION PLAN (CONSOLIDATED)
   
  The Extraordinary Stockholders’ Meeting held on November 26, 2003 approved a compensation plan for the 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 of 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 the executives as of September 30, 2005, including taxes, was R$7,654 (R$4,960 as of September 30, 2004). Such amount is being amortized over a period of ten years, and the amortization related to the third quarter of 2005, in the amount of R$574 (R$372 to the third quarter of 2004), was recorded as an operating expense for the period.
   
21. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND PRIVATE PENSION PLAN (CONSOLIDATED)
   
  The Company and its subsidiaries offer benefits to their employees, such as life insurance, health care and pension plan. In addition, loans for the acquisition of vehicles and personal computers are available to employees of certain subsidiaries. These benefits are recorded on the accrual basis and terminate at the end of the employment relationship.
   
  In August 2001, the Company and its subsidiaries 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

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  amount as the basic contribution. As participants retire, they may opt to receive monthly: (i) a percentage varying between 0.5% and 1.0% of the fund accumulated in their name at Ultraprev; or (ii) a fixed monthly amount which will deplete the fund accumulated in the participant’s name over a period of 5 to 25 years. Accordingly, neither the Company nor its subsidiaries assume responsibility for guaranteeing the amounts and periods of receipt of the retirement benefit. As of September 30 2005, the Company and its subsidiaries contributed R$2,199 (R$2,902 as of September 30, 2004) to Ultraprev, which was charged to income for the year. The total number of participating employees as of September 30, 2005 was 5,954 (5,382 as of September 30, 2004), with no participants retired to date. Additionally, Ultraprev has 1 active participant and 32 former employees receiving defined benefits according to the policies of a previous plan.
   
22. CASH FLOW STATEMENT (CONSOLIDATED)
   
    09/30/05   09/30/04  
     
   
 
  Cash flow from operating activities:    
  Net income 257,542   304,738  
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provide by operating    
   activities:    
       Depreciation and amortization 138,973   128,596  
       Equity in losses of affiliated companies (1,395 ) (4 )
       Foreign exchange and indexation, net (33,387 ) 13,860  
       Deferred income and social contribution taxes (19,229 ) (3,920 )
       Minority interest 2,420   4,207  
       Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment 5,591   14,907  
       Allowance (reversal) for losses on permanent assets 481   (1,268 )
       Long-term taxes provision 826   7,222  
       PIS and Cofins credits on depreciation 943   2,872  
       Other -   221  
               
  (Increase) decrease in current assets:    
   Trade accounts receivable 7,082   (44,362 )
   Recoverable taxes 13,664   29,765  
   Other trade accounts receivable (12,249 ) 5,323  
   Inventories 31,097   (37,251 )
   Prepaid expenses 1,402   (2,220 )
               
  Increase (decrease) in current liabilities:    
   Suppliers (33,982 ) (8,088 )
   Interest on financing 6,508   1,365  
   Salaries and related charges (19,664 ) 11,492  
   Taxes 3,123   (5,670 )
   Income and social contribution taxes 1,530   2,043  
   Other 1,087   (8,638 )
     
   
 
  Net cash provided by operating activities 352,363   415,190  
     
   
 

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  09/30/05   09/30/04  
   
   
 
Cash flow from investing activities:    
 Cash investments net of redemption (320,719 ) (34,303 )
 Additions to property, plant and equipment (122,248 ) (167,846 )
 Additions to deferred charges (40,555 ) (31,161 )
 Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 3,699   4,893  
 Acquisition of minority interest (7 ) (303 )
 Acquisition of treasury stocks to maintenance -   (6,758 )
 Other (9,459 ) (16,935 )
   
   
 
Net cash used in investing activities (489,289 ) (252,413 )
   
   
 
Cash flow from financing activities:    
 Short-term debt:    
     Issuances 263,780   339,931  
     Amortization (328,705 ) (382,253 )
 Long-term loans:    
     Issuances 554,314   227,506  
     Amortization (185,527 ) (237,942 )
 Loans from affiliated companies (5,833 ) -  
 Dividends paid (129,320 ) (132,075 )
 Capital increase 47,218   -  
 Other (1,087 ) (198 )
   
   
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 214,840   (185,031 )
   
   
 
Net increase in cash and temporary cash investments 77,914   (22,254 )
   
   
 
Cash and temporary cash investments at the beginning of the period 558,379   554,090  
Cash and temporary cash investments at the end of the period 636,293   531,836  
             
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:    
 Interest paid by financing 47,808   18,091  
 Income taxes paid 18,751   35,480  

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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, 2005

   
    Common Preferred Total
 
  Controlling Shareholders 33,748,059 885,979 34,634,038
  Board of Directors¹ 406,824 78,971 485,795
  Officers² - 129,950 129,950
  Fiscal Council - 1,071 1,071
 
Note: ¹Shares which were not included in Controlling Shareholders' position
  ²Shares which were not included in Controlling Shareholders' and Board of Directors' positions

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

    30-sep-05³ 30-sep-04


    Common Preferred  Total    Common Preferred Total

Controlling Shareholders 33,748,059 885,979 34,634,038 35,526,511,357 115,851,189 35,642,362,546
Board of Directors¹ 406,824 78,971 485,795 406,417,372 118,293,865 524,711,237
Officers² - 129,950 129,950 - 104,000,000 104,000,000
Fiscal Council - 1,071 1,071 -        931,437 931,437


Note: ¹Shares which were not included in Controlling Shareholders' position  
  ²Shares which were not included in Controlling Shareholders' and Board of Directors' positions  
  ³2005: quantities after the reverse split of shares in August 2005, in the proportion of 1:1000 shares.  

Total free float and its percentage of total shares as of September 30, 2005

  Common   Preferred   Total  

 
Total Shares 49,429,897   31,895,512   81,325,409  
 ( - ) Shares held in treasury 6,617   211,097   217,714  
 ( - ) Shares owned by Controlling Shareholders 33,748,059   885,979   34,634,038  

 
Free-float 15,675,221   30,798,436   46,473,657  
             
% Free-float / Total Shares 31.71 % 96.56 % 57.15 %

 

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The Company’s shareholders hold more than 5% of voting capital, up to the individual level, and breakdown of their shareholdings as of September 30, 2005


 
ULTRAPAR PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A Common %   Preferred %   Total %  

 
Ultra S.A. Participações 32,646,696 66.04 % 12 0.00 % 32,646,708 40.14 %
Parth Investments Company 9,311,730 18.84 % 1,396,759 4.38 % 10,708,489 13.17 %
Monteiro Aranha S.A. 5,212,637 10.55 % 1,011,888 3.17 % 6,224,525 7.65 %
Shares held in treasury 6,617 0.01 % 211,097 0.66 % 217,714 0.27 %
Others 2,252,217 4.56 % 29,275,756 91.79 % 31,527,973 38.77 %

 
TOTAL 49,429,897 100.00 % 31,895,512 100.00 % 81,325,409 100.00 %

 


 
ULTRA S.A. PARTICIPAÇÕES Common  %   Preferred %   Total  %  

 
Paulo Guilherme Aguiar Cunha 11,974,109 18.95 % 0 0.00 % 11,974,109 13.52 %
Ana Maria Villela Igel 3,663,669 5.80 % 3,186,410 12.57 % 6,850,079 7.74 %
Christy Participações Ltda. 6,425,199 10.17 % 4,990,444 19.69 % 11,415,643 12.89 %
Rogério Igel 7,505,576 11.88 % 3,917,200 15.46 % 11,422,776 12.90 %
Joyce Igel de Castro Andrade 8,401,501 13.29 % 4,365,161 17.22 % 12,766,662 14.42 %
Márcia Igel Joppert 8,401,501 13.29 % 4,365,161 17.22 % 12,766,662 14.42 %
Fábio Igel 7,437,724 11.77 % 4,070,447 16.06 % 11,508,171 13.00 %
Lucio de Castro Andrade Filho 3,775,470 5.97 % 0 0.00 % 3,775,470 4.26 %
Others 5,617,299 8.88 % 448,063 1.78 % 6,065,362 6.85 %

 
TOTAL 63,202,048 100.00 % 25,342,886 100.00 % 88,544,934 100.00 %

 


   
CHRISTY PARTICIPAÇÕES LTDA. Capital Stock  %    

   
Maria da Conceição Coutinho Beltrão 3,066 34.90 %  
Hélio Marcos Coutinho Beltrão 1,906 21.70 %  
Cristiana Coutinho Beltrão 1,906 21.70 %  
Maria Coutinho Beltrão 1,906 21.70 %  

   
TOTAL 8,784 100.00 %  

   


 
MONTEIRO ARANHA S.A Common  %   Preferred   % Total  %  

 
Joaquim Francisco M. de Carvalho 1,626,653 14.03 %   - - 1,626,653 14.03 %
Fundo de Pensões do Banco Espírito Santo e              
Comercial de Lisboa 1,168,121 10.07 %   - - 1,168,121 10.07 %
Dresdner Bank AG 1,159,760 10.00 %   - - 1,159,760 10.00 %
Bradesco Capitalização S.A 1,192,483 10.28 %   - - 1,192,483 10.28 %
Soc. Técnica Monteiro Aranha Ltda 961,338 8.29 %   - - 961,338 8.29 %
Olavo Egydio Monteiro de Carvalho 905,043 7.80 %   - - 905,043 7.80 %
AMC Participações S/C Ltda 599,526 5.17 %   - - 599,526 5.17 %
CEJMC Participações S/C Ltda 599,526 5.17 %   - - 599,526 5.17 %
SAMC Participações S/C Ltda 599,526 5.17 %   - - 599,526 5.17 %
Shares held in treasury 195,399 1.68 %   - - 195,399 1.68 %
Others 2,590,222 22.34 %   - - 2,590,222 22.34 %

 
TOTAL 11,597,597 100.00 %   - - 11,597,597 100.00 %

 

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BRADESCO CAPITALIZAÇÃO S.A Common %   Preferred %   Total %  

 
Bradesco Vida e Previdência S.A 451,623 100.00 % - -   451,623 100.00 %

 
TOTAL 451,623 100.00 % - -   451,623 100.00 %

 
                               
                               

 
BRADESCO VIDA E PREVIDÊNCIA S.A Common %   Preferred %   Total %  

 
Bradesco Seguros S.A. 182,381 100.00 % - -   182,381 100.00 %

 
TOTAL 182,381 100.00 % - -   182,381 100.00 %

 
                               
                               

 
BRADESCO SEGUROS S.A Common %   Preferred %   Total %  

 
Banco Bradesco S.A. 627,530 100.00 % - -   627,530 100.00 %

 
TOTAL 627,530 100.00 % - -   627,530 100.00 %

 
                               

 
BANCO BRADESCO S.A Common %   Preferred %   Total %  

 
Cidade de Deus Cia Cial. De Partic. 118,517,427 47.92 % 529,371 0.22 % 119,046,798 24.18 %
Fundação Bradesco 34,167,133 13.81 % 10,921,440 4.46 % 45,088,573 9.16 %
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. 12,366,285 5.00 % 9,282,236 3.79 % 21,648,521 4.40 %
Banco Espírito Santo S.A. 16,377,413 6.62 % 278,321 0.11 % 16,655,734 3.38 %
Others 65,897,432 26.65 % 223,959,338 91.42 % 289,856,770 58.88 %

 
TOTAL 247,325,690 100.00 % 244,970,706 100.00 % 492,296,396 100.00 %

 
                               
                               

 
CIDADE DE DEUS CIA CIAL PARTIC. Common %   Preferred %   Total %  

 
Nova Cidade de Deus Partic. S/A 2,333,056,605 44.43 % - -   2,333,056,605 44.43 %
Fundação Bradesco 1,724,997,712 32.85 % - -   1,724,997,712 32.85 %
Lia Maria Aguiar 417,744,408 7.96 % - -   417,744,408 7.96 %
Lina Maria Aguiar 442,193,236 8.42 % - -   442,193,236 8.42 %
Others 332,631,968 6.34 % - -   332,631,968 6.34 %

 
TOTAL 5,250,623,929 100.00 % - -   5,250,623,929 100.00 %

 
                               
                               

 
NOVA CIDADE DE DEUS PARTIC. S.A. Common %   Preferred  %   Total %  

 
Fundação Bradesco 91,340,406 46.30 % 209,037,114 98.35 % 300,377,520 73.29 %
Elo Participações S/A 105,932,096 53.70 % - -   105,932,096 25.85 %
Cx. Benef. dos Func. Bradesco - -   3,511,005 1.65 % 3,511,005 0.86 %

 
TOTAL 197,272,502 100.00 % 212,548,119 100.00 % 409,820,621 100.00 %

 


   
SOCIEDADE TÉCNICA MONTEIRO ARANHA      
LTDA Capital Stock %    

   
Joaquim Monteiro de Carvalho 343,634 99.99 %  
Others 3 0.01 %  

   
TOTAL 343,637 100.00 %  

   
             
             

   
AMC PARTICIPAÇÕES S/C LTDA Capital Stock %    

   
Astrid Monteiro de Carvalho 4,015,162 99.99 %  
Soc. Téc. Monteiro Aranha Ltda 1 0.01 %  

   
TOTAL 4,015,163 100.00 %  

   
             
             

   
CEJMC PARTICIPAÇÕES S/C LTDA Capital Stock %    

   
Celi Elisabete Júlia M. de Caravalho 2,923,469 99.99 %  
Soc. Téc. Monteiro Aranha Ltda 1 0.01 %  

   
TOTAL 2,923,470 100.00 %  

   
             
             

   
SAMC PARTICIPAÇÕES S/C LTDA Capital Stock %    

   
Sérgio Alberto M. de Carvalho 2,923,469 99.99 %  
Soc. Téc. Monteiro Aranha Ltda 1 0.01 %  

   
TOTAL 2,923,470 100.00 %  

   

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INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES AND/OR AFFILIATES

1 - Item 2 - Company name 3 - Number of
corporate
taxpayer (CNPJ)
4 - Classification
5 - % of
ownership
interest in
investee
6 - % of
investor’s
shareholders
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 - Operações Logísticas e 34.266.973/0001-99 Closely-held subsidiary 100.00 32.35 Commercial, industrial and other 2,461 2,461
   Participações Ltda.              
02 Ultragaz Participações Ltda. 57.651.960/0001-39 Closely-held subsidiary 100.00 16.05 Commercial, industrial and other 4,336 4,336
03 Imaven Imóveis e Agropecuária Ltda. 61.604.112/0001-46 Closely-held subsidiary 100.00 2.55 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 67.03 Commercial, industrial and other 35,102 35,102
05 Oxiteno Nordeste S.A. - Indústria e 14.109.664/0001-06 Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company 99.24 50.03 Commercial, industrial and other 5,242 5,242
   Comércio              
06 Terminal Químico de Aratu S.A. - 14.688.220/0001-64 Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company 99.43 6.33 Commercial, industrial and other 12,539 12,536
   Tequimar              
07 Transultra - Armazenamento e 60.959.889/0001-60 Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company 100.00 4.14 Commercial, industrial and other 34,999 34,999
   Transporte Especializado Ltda.              
08 Companhia Ultragaz S.A. 61.602.199/0001-12 Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company 98.54 22.77 Commercial, industrial and other 799,752 799,746
09 SPGás Distribuidora de Gás Ltda. 65.828.550/0001-49 Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company 100.00 4.58 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 5.70 Commercial, industrial and other 24 24
11 Utingás Armazenadora S.A. 61.916.920/0001-49 Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company 55.99 1.35 Commercial, industrial and other 2,751 2,751
12 Canamex Químicos S.A. de C.V.   Investee of subsidiary/affiliated company 100.00 1.56 Commercial, industrial and other 122,047 122,047

Note: This information is an integral part of the interim financial statements as required by the CVM.

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CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBENTURES

1 - ITEM   01
2 - ORDER NUMBER   SINGLE
3 - REGISTER NUMBER IN THE CVM     CVM/SRE/DEB/2005/015
4 - REGISTER DATE   04/06/2005
5 - ISSUE SERIAL   UN
6 - ISSUE TYPE   SINGLE
7 - ISSUE NATURE   PUBLIC
8   - ISSUE DATE   03/01/2005
9 - MATURING DATE   03/01/2008
10 - DEBENTURE SPECIES   NO PREFERENCE
11 - YIELD   102.5% CDI
12 - AWARD   0
13 - NOMINAL AMOUNTS (REAIS)     10,000.00
14 - ISSUED AMOUNTS (IN THOUSANDS OF REAIS) 304,392
15 - ISSUED TITLE (UNIT) 30,000
16 - CIRCULATION TITLE (UNIT) 30,000
17 - TREASURY TITLE (UNIT) 0
18 - RANSOM TITLE (UNIT) 0
19 - CONVERTIBLE TITLE (UNIT) 0
20 - TO PUT TITLE (UNIT) 0
21 - LAST REPACTUATION DATE      
22 - NEXT EVENT DATE   03/01/2006

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MD&A – ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS
Third Quarter 2005

(1) Key Indicators - Consolidated:

(R$ million) 3Q 05   3Q04   2Q05   Change
3Q05 X
3Q04
    Change
3Q05 X
2Q05
  9M 05   9M04   Change
9M05
X
9M04
 

Net sales and services 1,229.3   1,319.5   1,202.0   (7%) 2% 3,568.3   3,564.2   0%
Cost of sales and services (1,009.7) (997.8) (951.0) 1% 6% (2,838.9) (2,738.2) 4%
Gross Profit 219.6   321.7   251.0   (32%) (13%) 729.4   826.0   (12%)
Selling, general and administrative (141.0) (145.9) (131.6) (3%)   7% (409.9) (408.3) 0%
expenses                
Other operating (expense) income, net 0.5   1.3   (0.7) (62%)   171% 1.0   4.4   (77%)  
Operating income 79.1   177.1   118.7   (55%) (33%) 320.5   422.1   (24%)
Financial (expense) income, net (2.7) (14.6) (16.7) (82%)   (84%)   (28.2) (35.5) (21%)  
Equity income (expense) (0.1) (0.1) 1.5   -   -   1.3   -   -  
Nonoperating expense, net (0.7) (3.3) (0.7) (79%)   0% (3.2) (12.1) (74%)  
Income before taxes and social 75.6   159.1   102.8   (52%) (26%) 290.4   374.5   (22%)
contribution                
Income and social contribution taxes (22.7) (55.5) (31.1) (59%)   (27%)   (85.2) (129.8) (34%)  
Benefit of tax holidays (*) 15.3   28.2   18.5   (46%)   (17%)   54.7   64.2   (15%)  
Minority interest (1.0) (2.3) (0.7) (57%)   43% (2.4) (4.2) (43%)  
Net income 67.2   129.5   89.5   (48%) (25%) 257.5   304.7   (16%)
                                                 
                                                 
EBITDA 126.8   219.6   164.5   (42%) (23%) 459.5   550.8   (17%)
                                                 
Volume – LPG sales 409   401   388   2% 5% 1,153   1,169   (1%)
Volume – Chemicals sales 148   159   136   (7%) 9% 404   391   3%
(*) Benefits on tax holidays for subsidiaries, in 2004 expressed as part of “equity income” have been reclassified in order to allow a better comparison of the financials statements

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(2) Performance Analysis:

Net Sales and Services - Ultrapar’s consolidated net sales and services in 3Q05 amounted to R$ 1,229.3 million, an increase of 2% in relation to 2Q05, and 7% lower than 3Q04. For the first nine months of 2005, Ultrapar's net revenues amounted to R$ 3,568.3 million, flat compared to the same period in 2004.

Ultragaz: The Brazilian LPG market grew by 1% in 3Q05, compared to the same period in 2004, due to the expansion in real wages and the stability seen in prices, which reduced the weighting of LPG in the family budget. Ultragaz experienced growth of 2% in its total sales volume, higher than the growth rate in the Brazilian market, principally due to the sales recovery in the domestic segment – Ultragaz ended the quarter with a market share of 24.3%, 0.4 percentage points higher than in 3Q04, and in line with the market share that the Company previously enjoyed before it started restructuring its distribution network. In relation to 2Q05, total sales volume for Ultragaz increased by 5% - in line with the expansion of 5% seen in the LPG market. For the year, both Ultragaz and the market saw a retraction in total sales volume, of 1%. Based on this, Ultragaz's bottled segment saw an increase of 4%, or 11 thousand tons, comparing 3Q05 with the same quarter in 2004. When compared with 2Q05, the increase amounted to 7%, or 17 thousand tons. The bulk segment, which mainly serves the commercial and industrial sectors, saw a drop of 2%, or 3 thousand tons, in relation to the same period in 2004, and an increase of 3%, or 4 thousand tons, in relation to 2Q05. Net sales and services at Ultragaz amounted to R$ 772.2 million, flat in relation to 3Q04. The expansion of 2% in volumes sold compensated for the drop in average sales price, due to the increased competitiveness of the market. Compared to the second quarter of 2005, Ultragaz's net revenues increased by 5%, in line with the increased sales volume.

Oxiteno: Total sales volume for Oxiteno amounted to 148 thousand tons in 3Q05, as a result of sales growth of 9% in the domestic market. The drop of 7% in relation to 3Q04 was because of lower sales to the international market, seeing that export shipments in 2Q04 were delayed, distorting the comparison base by increasing shipments booked in 3Q04. Total sales to the domestic market amounted to 101 thousand tons, up 9% on 3Q04, which up to that time had constituted an all-time quarterly sales record in the domestic market for Oxiteno. The higher sales volume to the domestic market is due to increased market share with the customers served by Oxiteno, as well as the performance of the economy. Sales to international markets in 3Q05 amounted to 47 thousand tons, 29% lower than 3Q04, principally due to (i) the higher export volume in 3Q04 as a consequence of the shipment delays that occurred in 2Q04, (ii) weaker international demand. Compared to 2Q05, total sales volume was up 9%, as a result of a 18% increase in sales to the domestic market. For the first nine months of 2005, Oxiteno reported an increase of 3% in total sales volume. Net sales and services at Oxiteno totaled R$ 409.4 million in 3Q05, 20% below 3Q04, due to: (i) the appreciation of 21% in the Brazilian Real against the US dollar, partially compensated by dollar prices which were on average 10% higher and (ii) sales volume 7% lower in the quarter. Compared to 2Q05, net revenues were down 3% - the effects of a stronger Real (up on average by 6%) and a drop of 15% in the price of glycols were partially compensated by an increase of 9% in sales volume.

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Ultracargo: The increase in the volume of operations at Ultracargo in this third quarter of 2005, was due to new operations, particularly the operational startup of the Santos Intermodal Terminal -TIS in July 2005, as well as the winning of new clients. The average amount of liquid and gas stored in 3Q05 increased by 10% and 7%, in relation to 3Q04 and 2Q05, respectively. The storage of solids increased by 11% in relation to 3Q04, and was 1% lower than 2Q05. Kilometrage travelled increased by 2% and 1%, respectively, compared to 3Q04 and 2Q05. Total net sales and services amounted to R$ 61.6 million, an increase of 18% in relation to 3Q04, as a result of new operations, particularly the Santos Terminal, the winning of new clients and contractual price increases. These same factors caused Ultracargo's net revenues to show an increase of 5% in relation to 2Q05.

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS):Ultrapar's cost of goods sold amounted to R$ 1,009.7 million in 3Q05, an increase of 1% compared to 3Q04, and 6% compared to 2Q05. For the first nine months of 2005, the cost of goods sold was 4% higher than the same period in 2004.

Ultragaz: the cost of goods sold in 3Q05 increased by 4% in relation to 3Q04, and up 7% compared to 2Q05, due principally to: (i) higher sales volume, (ii) higher freight costs and (iii) the increase in personnel costs, of particular note being the collective wage agreement celebrated.

Oxiteno: the cost of goods sold at Oxiteno in 3Q05 amounted to R$ 308.7 million, down 6% compared to 3Q04, in line with the variation in sales volume - the rise of 15% in the cost of ethylene in dollar terms as a function of the rise in oil prices, was compensated by the appreciation in the Brazilian Real. Compared to 2Q05, Oxiteno's cost of goods sold increased by 4%, less than the increase of 9% seen in volumes sold, as a function of the appreciation in the average Brazilian Real.

Ultracargo: the cost of services provided in 3Q05 amounted to R$ 39.8 million, an increase of 21% when compared to 3Q04, as a result of the new operations, the rise in fuel costs and the employee salary increase. When compared to 2Q05, the cost of services provided by Ultracargo increased by 8%, impacted mainly by the startup of operations at the Santos Intermodal Terminal - TIS - and by the increase in fuel costs.

Gross Profit: In 3Q05 Ultrapar reported a gross profit of R$ 219.6 million, a decrease of 32% and 13% in relation to 3Q04 and 2Q05, respectively. In the 9M05 gross profit was R$ 729.4 million, 12% lower than the R$ 826.0 million reported in the same period of 2004.

Sales, General and Administrative Expenses: Ultrapar's sales, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$ 141.0 million in 3Q05, a drop of 3% in relation to 3Q04 and an increase of 7% in relation to 2Q05. For the first nine months of 2005, Ultrapar's sales, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$ 409.9 million, practically in line with the figure in the same period in 2004.

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Ultragaz: sales, general and administrative expenses at Ultragaz amounted to R$ 73.3 million in 3Q05, down 5%, in relation to 3Q04, basically as a result of the lower expense levels achieved due to rationalization efforts during the year. In comparison with 2Q05, sales, general and administrative expenses saw an increase of 5% impacted by: (i) the collective wage increase agreement; and (ii) the increase of 5% in volume sold in 3Q05, compared to 2Q05.

Oxiteno: sales, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$ 52.5 million in the quarter, down 9% when compared to 3Q04. Sales expenses were down 9%, basically due to lower export sales volume, reducing the cost of export freight. Administrative expenses were down 10%, due to lower personnel expenses, due basically to the reduction in the provision for employee profit-sharing payments. In relation to 2Q05, sales, general and administrative expenses increased by 6%, basically as a result of the rise in administrative expenses.

Ultracargo: Ultracargo's sales, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$ 16.6 million in 3Q05, up 31% in relation to 3Q04, principally due to the increase in personnel costs, as a result of expansion in the size of the workforce, due to new operations and the collective wage increase agreement introduced for the company's employees. In comparison with 2Q05, sales, general and administrative expenses were up 21%, the main impacts being the increase in the size of the workforce and the rise in general and administrative expenses as a result of the startup of operations at the Santos Intermodal Terminal - TIS.

Operating Income: Ultrapar reported an operating income of R$ 79.1 million, 55% lower than the operating income reported in 3Q04. Compared to 2Q05, Ultrapar’s operating income retracted by 33%. In the first nine months of 2005, Ultrapar’s operating income totaled R$ 320.5 million, 24% lower than the same period of 2004, when Ultrapar’s operating income totaled R$ 422.1 million.

Financial Result: Ultrapar reported financial expenses net of financial revenues of R$ 2.7 million in 3Q05, compared to R$ 14.6 million in 3Q04, a drop of 82% between the corresponding quarters. Compared to 2Q05, financial expenses net of financial revenues were 84% lower. The main factor behind this reduction was the 5% appreciation seen in the Brazilian Real in 3Q05, compared to 8% in 3Q04 and 12% in 2Q05. Furthermore, revenues from financial investments were up as a result of the company's increased net cash position.

Non-Operating Expenses: In 3Q05 Ultrapar reported a non-operating expense of R$ 0.7 million, an improvement of 79% or R$ 2.6 million compared to 3Q04, when Ultrapar reported a non-operating expense of R$ 3.3 million. Compared to 2Q05, Ultrapar's non-operating expenses in the quarter were practically unchanged. This result is basically due to the scrapping of storage cylinders at Ultragaz.

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Income Tax and Social Contribution: Ultrapar’s 3Q05 income tax and social contribution expenses amounted to R$ 22.7 million, a decrease of 59% in relation to 3Q04, when Ultrapar’s income tax and social contribution expenses was R$ 55.5 million. Besides the lower results reported in 3Q05 in relation to 3Q04, non-taxable revenues resulted in a R$ 3.1 million benefit in this third quarter.

Benefit of Tax Holidays: Ultrapar is entitle to federal tax benefits for its activities in the Northeast Region of Brazil, due to the federal program for development of the region. Tax benefits cover Oxiteno’s plant in Camaçari, Bahiana Distribuidora de Gás and Tequimar. In this third quarter, tax benefits amounted to R$ 15.3 million, 46% lower than that in the same period of 2004. The tax benefits reduction is in line with the reduction in Oxiteno’s results in the Camaçari plant.

Lucro Líquido: consolidated net earnings in 3Q05 amounted to R$ 67.2 million, down 48% and 25%, respectively, in relation to 3Q04 and 2Q05. Net earnings for the first nine months of 2005 amounted to R$ 257.5 million, down 16% in relation to the same period in 2004.

EBITDA: Ultrapar reported consolidated operational cash generation (EBITDA) of R$ 126.8 million in 3Q05 a reduction of 42% in relation to 3Q04 and 23% compared to 2Q05. Despite the good sales volume performance shown by its businesses, the company's financial performance was affected mainly by the continuing appreciation in the Brazilian Real, the drop in the average price of petrochemical products in relation to the previous quarter and the strong cost pressure as a consequence of higher oil prices. For the first nine months of 2005, Ultrapar's EBITDA amounted to R$ 459.5 million, 17% lower than the EBITDA reported in the same period in 2004.

Ultragaz: Ultragaz reported EBITDA of R$ 53.1 million, down 28% in relation to that reported in 3Q04, due basically to the drop in the average sales price as a result of a more competitive market and the rise in freight costs. Compared to 2Q05, EBITDA at Ultragaz was down 15%, due to increased costs and operational expenses, as a consequence of higher diesel prices and wage increase agreements. Ultragaz's profitability, as measured in EBITDA/ton, amounted to R$ 130/ton in this third quarter, R$ 53/ton and R$ 30/ton lower than 3Q04 and 2Q05, respectively.

Oxiteno: Oxiteno ended 3Q05 with EBITDA of R$ 59.6 million, 55% and 31% lower than 3Q04 and 2Q05, respectively. These reductions were due to: (i) the effect of the appreciation of the Brazilian Real against the US dollar, of 21% between 3Q04 in 3Q05; (ii) the higher oil price level, which has put pressure on costs; and (iii) the lower price of glycol in 3Q05. Even operating in such an extremely unfavorable scenario, Oxiteno's profitability, measured in EBITDA/ton, amounted to US$ 172/ton, still in line with the company’s annual historic average.

Ultracargo: Ultracargo reported an increase of 9% in EBITDA for 3Q05, compared to 3Q04, due basically to the company's increased operational volume. When compared to 2Q05, EBITDA at Ultracargo was down 9%, principally due to the costs and expenses generated as a result of the startup of operations at the Santos Intermodal Terminal, still without corresponding proportional revenues to compensate.

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EBITDA

R$ million 3Q05 3Q04 2Q05 Change Change 9M05 9M04 Change
  3Q05 X 3Q05 X 9M05 X
  3Q04 2Q05 9M04

Ultrapar 126.8 219.6 164.5 (42%) (23%) 459.5 550.8 (17%)

Ultragaz 53.1 73.3 62.2 (28%) (15%) 160.7 205.5 (22%)

Oxiteno 59.6 133.2 87.0 (55%) (31%) 258.0 309.3 (17%)

Ultracargo 12.5 11.5 13.8 9% (9%) 36.3 31.4 16%


We hereby inform that, in accordance with the requirements of CVM Resolution 381/03, our independent auditors Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Auditores Independentes has not performed during this first nine months of the year any other service than the audit service related to Ultrapar and affiliated companies’ financial statements. We also inform that there is no perspective, for the year in course, that Deloitte will perform any other service amounting to more than 5% of the auditing cost.

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ITEM 3

ULTRAPAR PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.

Publicly Listed Company

CNPJ nº 33.256.439/0001- 39  NIRE 35.300.109.724

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (12/2005)

Date, Time and Place:

November 9, 2005, at 2:30 p.m., at the company’s headquarters, located at Av. Brigadeiro Luiz Antônio, nº 1343 – 9º andar, in the City of São Paulo, State of São Paulo.

Present :

Members of the Board of Directors, whose signatures appear below, and a member of the company’s Fiscal Council, Mr. Flavio Maia Luz.

Deliberations :

  1)      The company’s performance and the related financial statements for the 3rd quarter of this fiscal year were examined and discussed.
 
  2)      To authorize the contraction of a loan in the international market by the company or any of its subsidiaries, up to the amount of US$ 250,000,000.00 (two hundred and fifty million dollars), with a 10 (ten) year term, as well as the guarantees to be provided to this loan.
 
  3)      To approve that the Company’s Management executes all acts required and signs all documents necessary to effect the resolutions set forth in item “2” and “3” of these minutes.

Note: all resolutions were approved by all those present, except for Board member Renato Ochman, who abstained from voting.






(Minutes of a meeting of the Board of Directors of Ultrapar Participações S.A. on November 9, 2005)

 

With nothing further to discuss, the meeting was closed and these Minutes were prepared, read, and approved, and have been signed by all directors present.

Signatures) Paulo Guilherme Aguiar Cunha – Chairman; Lucio de Castro Andrade Filho - Vice Chairman; Ana Maria Levy Villela Igel; Nildemar Secches; Olavo Egydio Monteiro de Carvalho; Paulo Vieira Belotti, and Renato Ochman.


I declare that this is a faithful copy of the minutes written in the Company’s record books.

 

Paulo Guilherme Aguiar Cunha
Chairman






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.

  ULTRAPAR HOLDINGS INC.
Date: November 09, 2005    
     
     
  By: /s/ Fábio Schvartsman
   
    Name: Fábio Schvartsman
    Title: Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer