Grupo Ultra
With 88 years of history, Grupo Ultra is recognized for its pioneering spirit, innovation, and commitment to Brazil’s development. Founded in 1937 by Ernesto Igel, starting with the creation of the first Brazilian company dedicated to bottled gas distribution, the Group began a trajectory marked by the consolidation of businesses essential to the Country’s economy.
Over the decades, it expanded and diversified its operations, establishing a strong presence in the energy, mobility, and logistics infrastructure sectors. Today, it ranks among the largest business conglomerates in Brazil, with a portfolio composed of Ipiranga, Ultragaz, Ultracargo, and Hidrovias do Brasil.
Ultrapar
Ultrapar is the holding company of Grupo Ultra, responsible for capital allocation and the management of its investment portfolio, with a focus on long-term value creation conducted in a disciplined and efficient manner. Established in 1999 as a result of Grupo Ultra’s corporate reorganization process, it has consolidated itself as one of the largest business groups in Brazil, with shares traded on B3 and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Its current portfolio is made up of companies with leading positions in their respective sectors — Ipiranga, Ultragaz, Ultracargo, and Hidrovias do Brasil — with presence throughout all regions of Brazil and, through Hidrovias do Brasil, operations in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
The creation of Ultrapar as a holding company aimed to promote greater efficiency in business management, strengthen corporate governance practices, and increase transparency for the market. Since then, the Company has executed relevant strategic movements, including the acquisition of Ipiranga and Texaco’s fuel distribution operations in Brazil, the expansion of Ultracargo through investments in bases and port terminals, and more recently, entry into the waterway logistics segment with the acquisition of control of Hidrovias do Brasil.
With a trajectory marked by financial discipline, socio‑environmental responsibility, and a long‑term vision, Ultrapar maintains its commitment to creating value for shareholders, customers, and society, continuously evolving in a dynamic and challenging environment and investing in energy and in Brazil’s future.
