Brisa-Auto Estradas DE Portugal, S.a. - BRI- Profile

Brisa-Auto Estradas de Portugal, S.A.(BRISA). The Group's principal activities are the construction, maintenance and operation of motorways, service stations, 24 hour rescue and other related activities. It operates on concession basis, a network of 14 motorways of about 1368 km extension connecting the country from north to south and from east to west. It deploys a photo tolling system for the revenue coming from road transactions. The Group also has interests in the design and building of social infrastructures, investments and finance sectors. It operates mainly in Portugal, Brazil and Spain. On 06-01-2005, the Group acquired Via Oeste, 23-Mar-2005, 59.6% of Iteuve and Nutrend - Engenharia S.A. and Tyco - Engenharia Unipessoal, Lda. Toll charges acctd for 91% of 2005 revs; auto inspections, 3%; service area, 2%; projects, 1%; electronic, 1% & other, 2%