MS Alpa Participacoes Ltda. made an offer to acquire a 9.55% stake in Alpargatas S.A. for approximately BRL 340 million.

Alpargatas SA, formerly Sao Paulo Alpargatas SA, is a Brazil-based company engaged in the production of footwear, apparel and sporting goods. The Company manufactures and sells footwear and its components, clothing as well as textile products. The Company's brand names portfolio includes Havaianas, manufacturing flip-flops in numerous designs and colors; Osklen, a fashion brand offering male and female clothing, shoes and accessories, such as bags and sunglasses, and Dupe, sandals manufacturer that uses HXP Gel technology which provides more comfort and softness to the consumers’ feet. The Company is present throughout the world, including Colombia, Hong Kong, London, Lisbon and Sao Paulo.