ULTRAPAR HOLDINGS INC (UGP)

Ultrapar Participações S.A. (UGP) is a Brazilian company with widespread operations in gas distribution, fuel supply, and logistics/storage. Its geographical reach extends across Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, Venezuela, other Latin American nations, North America (US, Canada), the Far East, and Europe. Through its Gas Distribution division, the company delivers liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. This service primarily focuses on the Southern, Southeastern, and Northeastern parts of Brazil. Ultrapar's Fuel Distribution arm is responsible for marketing and distributing a variety of fuels, including gasoline, ethanol, diesel, fuel oil, kerosene, and natural gas for vehicles, as well as lubricants. This segment also manages a network of convenience stores and provides specialized automotive services like oil changes. The Storage segment oversees liquid bulk terminals, predominantly located in Brazil's Southeastern and Northeastern regions. By December 31, 2021, Ultrapar's extensive infrastructure included 7,104 Ipiranga service stations, 1,841 AmPm convenience stores, and 1,149 Jet Oil franchised locations. Additionally, it maintained 4 distribution centers and 7 Ultracargo terminals, collectively offering a storage capacity of 983,000 cubic meters. Furthermore, Ultrapar provides digital solutions such as the Abastece Aí payment application and the Km de Vantagens customer loyalty program. Founded in 1937, Ultrapar Participações S.A. maintains its corporate headquarters in São Paulo, Brazil.

Sector: Natural Gas Distribution

Industry: Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing