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The scissors that cut at Cosan

oglobo31 August 2026 at 11:24

Cosan underwent a restructuring that is being led by BTG since the end of 2025. The restructuring process resulted in a significant reduction in the holding company's workforce, with a 50% cut in the number of people.

The measure generated savings of R$ 50 million in operational costs. These costs cover various areas, including personnel expenses, real estate rentals, and aircraft.

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