Rubens Ometto Negotiates with Banco Bradesco S.A. (BBD) for a Loan of Up To $141 Million

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Rubens Ometto Negotiates with Banco Bradesco S.A. (BBD) for a Loan of Up To $141 Million

On September 24, 2025, Bloomberg reported that Cason SA’s controlling shareholder, Rubens Ometto, is under negotiations with Banco Bradesco S.A. (NYSE:BBD) for a loan of up to $141 million. The loan, which is arranged through the Ometto family office, Aguassanta Participacoes SA, may be backed by Cosan shares as collateral.

This development shortly follows Banco Bradesco S.A. (NYSE:BBD)’s September 18 interim interest payment of $564 million to shareholders. The payment reflects the bank’s strong liquidity and ability to return value.

Banco Bradesco S.A. (NYSE:BBD), one of Brazil’s largest financial institutions, provides a range of banking, insurance, and investment services to individuals and corporations domestically and abroad. It is one of the Best Penny Stocks.

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