Grupo Simões
InfrastructureM&A
MergerAmazonas and São Paulo, Brazil
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISORY
Excellence in execution
Independence as a principle
Arsenal is an independent corporate finance advisory firm specialising in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions and corporate governance. Since 2001, we have advised clients on complex strategic and financial decisions, building long-term relationships grounded in trust, discretion and execution excellence.
2001
YEAR FOUNDED70+
COMPLETED TRANSACTIONSBRL70bn+
IN TRANSACTION VALUEBRL5bn+
IN RESTRUCTURED DEBT2001
YEAR FOUNDED70+
COMPLETED TRANSACTIONSBRL70bn+
IN TRANSACTION VALUEBRL5bn+
IN RESTRUCTURED DEBTWHAT WE DO
Solutions for complex decisions
Independent, senior-level advice from mandate through closing.
01
Mergers & Acquisitions
End-to-end advice on buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, including transaction strategy, valuation, negotiations and execution through signing and closing. A disciplined approach focused on value maximisation and execution certainty.
02
Capital Solutions
Advice on financial restructuring, debt renegotiation and capital raising, including the structuring of debt and equity solutions in domestic and international markets. Tailored solutions designed to preserve value and support long-term financial sustainability.
03
Corporate Governance
Strategic advice on shareholder matters, dispute mediation, governance frameworks and succession planning for family-owned businesses and corporate groups.
01
Mergers & Acquisitions
End-to-end advice on buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, including transaction strategy, valuation, negotiations and execution through signing and closing. A disciplined approach focused on value maximisation and execution certainty.
02
Capital Solutions
Advice on financial restructuring, debt renegotiation and capital raising, including the structuring of debt and equity solutions in domestic and international markets. Tailored solutions designed to preserve value and support long-term financial sustainability.
03
Corporate Governance
Strategic advice on shareholder matters, dispute mediation, governance frameworks and succession planning for family-owned businesses and corporate groups.
TRANSACTIONS
Selected Transactions
More than 70 completed transactions, with over BRL 70 billion in transaction value since 2001.
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Aegea
InfrastructureM&A
Buy-side M&ARio de Janeiro, Brazil
Pax Lubrificantes
IndustrialsM&A
Sell-side M&ASão Paulo, Brazil
Selene
Consumer & RetailM&A
Sell-side M&ASão Paulo, Brazil
TPNR (Grupo Simões)
InfrastructureM&A
Sell-side M&AAmazonas, Brazil
OTP
InfrastructureValuations
Independent valuationRio de Janeiro, Brazil
OTP
InfrastructureValuations
Independent valuationSão Paulo, Brazil
Green Domus
ServicesM&A
Sell-side M&ASão Paulo, Brazil
Lwart
ServicesM&A
Buy-side M&ARio de Janeiro, Brazil
WayCarbon
ServicesM&A
Sell-side M&AMinas Gerais, Brazil
JSL
Transportation & LogisticsM&A
Buy-side M&ASão Paulo, Brazil
Cielo
TechnologyValuations
Independent valuationSão Paulo, Brazil
Cielo
TechnologyM&A
Sell-side M&ASão Paulo, Brazil
OTP
InfrastructureValuations
Independent valuationSão Paulo, Brazil
Formitex
IndustrialsRestructurings
Financial restructuringSão Paulo, Brazil
SLC
Food & BeverageM&A
Sell-side M&ARio Grande do Sul, Brazil
OTP
InfrastructureM&A
Sell-side M&ARio de Janeiro, Brazil
Bonasa
AgribusinessRestructurings
Financial restructuringFederal District, Brazil
OTP
InfrastructureM&A
Sell-side M&ASão Paulo, Brazil
Cielo
TechnologyM&A
Buy-side M&ARio de Janeiro, Brazil
Foz do Brasil
InfrastructureRestructurings
Financial restructuringSão Paulo, Brazil
M. Agostini
Consumer & RetailM&A
Sell-side M&ARio de Janeiro, Brazil
Asa Alimentos
AgribusinessValuations
Independent valuationFederal District, Brazil
Aegea
InfrastructureM&A
Buy-side M&AMato Grosso, Brazil
Asa Alimentos
AgribusinessM&A
Sell-side M&AFederal District, Brazil
Foz do Brasil
InfrastructureM&A
Buy-side M&ABahia, Brazil
Foz do Brasil
InfrastructureM&A
Buy-side M&ABahia, Brazil
Grupo Modelo
Consumer & RetailRestructurings
Financial restructuringMato Grosso, Brazil
Petropar
IndustrialsM&A
Sell-side M&ABrazil, Germany, Chile, the United States, Italy, Mexico, Peru and Sweden
Foz do Brasil
InfrastructureM&A
Buy-side M&ATocantins, Brazil
Aeróleo
Transportation & LogisticsM&A
Sell-side M&ARio de Janeiro, Brazil
SEAviation
ServicesValuations
Independent valuationSão Paulo, Brazil
MDU Resources
EnergyM&A
Sell-side M&ABrazil
Foz do Rio Claro
InfrastructureValuations
Independent valuationGoiás, Brazil
Halex Istar
PharmaceuticalsValuations
Independent valuationGoiás, Brazil
Foz do Brasil
InfrastructureM&A
Buy-side M&ASanta Catarina and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Usina Mandu
AgribusinessM&A
Sell-side M&ASão Paulo, Brazil
Petropar
IndustrialsM&A
Buy-side M&ASão Paulo, Brazil
TAM
Transportation & LogisticsM&A
Buy-side M&ASão Paulo, Brazil
Independência
AgribusinessRestructurings
Financial restructuringMato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Foz do Brasil
InfrastructureM&A
Sell-side M&ASão Paulo, Brazil
Arsenal
ServicesM&A
MergerSão Paulo, Brazil
Springs Global
Consumer & RetailM&A
Buy-side M&ASão Paulo, Brazil
Orizon
TechnologyM&A
Buy-side M&ASão Paulo, Brazil
Light
EnergyValuations
Independent valuationRio de Janeiro, Brazil
CAB Ambiental
InfrastructureM&A
Buy-side M&AMato Grosso, Brazil
Sabará
HealthcareM&A
Sell-side M&ASão Paulo, Brazil
BHP Billiton
MiningValuations
Independent valuationPará, Brazil
Vale
MiningValuations
Independent valuationRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Cigna
ServicesM&A
Sell-side M&ASão Paulo, Brazil
Águas de Paranaguá
InfrastructureM&A
Sell-side M&AMato Grosso, Brazil
Visanet
TechnologyValuations
Independent valuationSão Paulo, Brazil
Visanet
TechnologyValuations
Independent valuationSão Paulo, Brazil
Visanet
TechnologyM&A
Buy-side M&ASão Paulo, Brazil
Leão Family
Food & BeverageM&A
Sell-side M&AParaná, Brazil
Usina Mandu
AgribusinessValuations
Independent valuationSão Paulo, Brazil
Renner Sayerlack
IndustrialsM&A
Sell-side M&ARio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Visanet
TechnologyM&A
Buy-side M&ASão Paulo, Brazil
Banco Fibra
ServicesM&A
Sell-side M&ASão Paulo, Brazil
Rohr
ServicesValuations
Independent valuationSão Paulo, Brazil
Rio Minas Energia
EnergyM&A
Buy-side M&ARio de Janeiro, Brazil
Coteminas
IndustrialsM&A
Cross-border mergerBrazil and the United States
Sabará
HealthcareValuations
Independent valuationSão Paulo, Brazil
Private Investors
HealthcareM&A
Buy-side M&ASão Paulo, Brazil
Steinbruch Family
IndustrialsM&A
Buy-side M&ASão Paulo, Brazil
Mayne Pharma
PharmaceuticalsM&A
Sell-side M&ARio de Janeiro, Brazil
Método Engenharia
ServicesRestructurings
Financial restructuringSão Paulo, Brazil
Baxter
HealthcareM&A
Sell-side M&ASão Paulo, Brazil
AG Telecom
TelecommunicationsValuations
Independent valuationSão Paulo, Brazil
ABOUT US
A truly independent
boutique
Arsenal is an independent corporate finance advisory firm specialising in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions and corporate governance. We provide objective, senior-level advice tailored to each client's strategic and financial objectives.
Since 2001, Arsenal has completed more than 70 transactions with aggregate transaction value exceeding BRL 70 billion and has advised on more than BRL 5 billion of restructured debt.
We provide senior-level attention regardless of the size or nature of the transaction. Our lean structure brings agility to decision-making and keeps us close to every client.
Complete Independence
Our independent ownership structure supports objective advice focused on our clients' strategic and financial objectives.
Senior Attention
Partners are directly involved in every engagement, from mandate through closing.
No Conflicts of Interest
Independent advice, strict confidentiality and disciplined execution throughout every engagement.
Lasting Relationships
Long-term relationships built on trust, discretion and consistent delivery.
Complete Independence
Our independent ownership structure supports objective advice focused on our clients' strategic and financial objectives.
Senior Attention
Partners are directly involved in every engagement, from mandate through closing.
No Conflicts of Interest
Independent advice, strict confidentiality and disciplined execution throughout every engagement.
Lasting Relationships
Long-term relationships built on trust, discretion and consistent delivery.
OUR TRACK RECORD
Building value over time
A journey marked by significant transactions, relationships built on trust and an unwavering commitment to excellence in execution.
2001
Founding
BPW (Bassini Playfair Wright) was founded with two business lines: Private Equity and Wealth Management.
2002
Expansion
The corporate finance practice was established, covering mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance.
2006
Reorganisation
The firm was reorganised and rebranded as Arsenal, with a renewed focus on Mergers and Acquisitions and Wealth Management.
2009
Focus
The Wealth Management business was spun off (later merged into Gávea). Arsenal began focusing exclusively on mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions and corporate governance.
2025
Consolidation
Today, Arsenal is an established independent corporate finance advisory firm, with more than 70 completed transactions and aggregate transaction value of approximately BRL 70 billion.
WHAT SETS US APART
Excellence in every decision
Our work combines experience, technical rigour and a strategic approach focused on creating value.
Senior, dedicated attention
Independent structure, free from product and principal-investment conflicts
A lean team, agile in decision-making
Sophisticated debt and equity solutions
Direct access to strategic and financial investors
Absolute focus on execution and value preservation