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Havan retail expansion and financial projections
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Brazilian retailer Havan, led by Luciano Hang, has initiated a significant expansion strategy following a record-breaking 2025, in which the company reported R$ 18.5 billion in revenue and R$ 3.5 billion in net profit. The company initially announced plans for a R$ 1.5 billion investment to open 15 new stores, with an estimated cost of R$ 100 million per unit, and to upgrade its logistics infrastructure. This includes a R$ 250 million investment to add 50,000 square meters to its Barra Velha distribution center in Santa Catarina. As the expansion progresses, Havan has updated its financial outlook, projecting R$ 22 billion in revenue for 2026. However, the company anticipates a substantial tax burden of approximately R$ 6 billion, which is expected to exceed its projected net profit. Despite these financial pressures and what Hang describes as significant bureaucratic hurdles—including long delays in obtaining permits in regions like Matinhos and São Paulo—the hurdles, the company remains committed to its growth. Havan intends to prioritize growth, prioritizing medium-sized cities and the North and Northeast regions of Brazil, with a long-term objective of reaching 300 locations nationwide. Brazil. Recent developments milestones include the inauguration of the company’s 199th megastore in Londrina, Paraná. This 18,000-square-meter facility, which features a food court and a playground, was chosen to serve both Londrina and Cambé, employing 200 direct workers. Additionally, Havan has confirmed a R$ 100 million project for a new mega-store in Torres, Rio Grande do Sul. This facility is planned Sul, and announced plans for a 30,000 square meter plot and is R$ 110 million store in Tijucas, Santa Catarina, with construction expected to create approximately 200 direct jobs. Expansion director Nilton Hang presented the project to local authorities, though construction remains pending municipal approval regarding environmental, urbanistic, and building permits. begin in 2027. To fund this growth, Hang has announced that the company intends to utilize R$ 3.5 billion in cash and financial investments, maintaining its a model of large-scale ‘megalojas’ without seeking new investors or an IPO.
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