Discussions around shareholding in Comgás

12 April 2012

Discussions around shareholding in Comgás

BG Group today confirmed that it is in preliminary discussions with Cosan S.A. Indústriae Comércio regarding a possible transaction concerning BG Group's 60.1% interest in Comgás, Brazil's largest gas distribution company.

BG Group will keep the market duly informed of the discussions.

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