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0000950137-08-012842.txt : 20081021 0000950137-08-012842.hdr.sgml : 20081021 20081020194648 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950137-08-012842 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20081021 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20081020 GROUP MEMBERS: EI FUND II GP, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: EI FUND II, LP GROUP MEMBERS: EI FUND IV GP, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: EI FUND IV PRONTO, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: EI FUND IV, LP GROUP MEMBERS: EQUITY INTERNATIONAL, LLC SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Gafisa S.A. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001389207 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: GEN BUILDING CONTRACTORS - RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS [1520] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-83784 FILM NUMBER: 081132351 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: AV. NACOES UNIDAS, 8501 - 19 ANDAR STREET 2: 05477-000 - ALTO DE PINHEIROS CITY: SAO PAULO - SP STATE: D5 ZIP: 00000 BUSINESS PHONE: 551130259000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: AV. NACOES UNIDAS, 8501 - 19 ANDAR STREET 2: 05477-000 - ALTO DE PINHEIROS CITY: SAO PAULO - SP STATE: D5 ZIP: 00000 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EIP Brazil Holdings, LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001426492 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA STREET 2: SUITE 700 CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60606 BUSINESS PHONE: 312.466.3504 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA STREET 2: SUITE 700 CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60606 SC 13D 1 c47147sc13d.htm SCHEDULE 13D sc13d


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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )*

Gafisa S.A.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Shares, without par value

(Title of Class of Securities)

P4408T158

(CUSIP Number)

Alceu Duílo Calciolari
Av. Nações Unidas No. 8,501, 19th Floor
05425-070 - São Paulo, SP - Brazil
Tel. + 55 (11) 3025-9000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to
Receive Notices and Communications)

Copy to:

Michael L. Fitzgerald, Esq.
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP
One Chase Manhattan Plaza
New York, NY 10005
(212)530-5224

October 20, 2008

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. o

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).


CUSIP No.		P4408T158		Page		2		of		16


1	NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS EIP Brazil Holdings, LLC [00-0000000]


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
	(a) þ
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	OO

5	CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)

	o

6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	United States

		7	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			0

SHARES		8	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			18,229,607

EACH		9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			0

WITH		10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			18,229,607

11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	18,229,607

12	CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	o

13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)

	14.03%

14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	CO


CUSIP No.		P4408T158		Page		3		of		16


1	NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS EI Fund II, L.P. [98-0485417]


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
	(a) þ
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	OO

5	CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)

	o

6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	Cayman Islands

		7	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			0

SHARES		8	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			18,229,607

EACH		9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			0

WITH		10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			18,229,607

11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	18,229,607

12	CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	o

13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)

	14.03%

14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	PN


CUSIP No.		P4408T158		Page		4		of		16


1	NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS EI Fund II GP, LLC [76-0819336]


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
	(a) þ
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	OO

5	CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)

	o

6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	United States

		7	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			0

SHARES		8	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			18,229,607

EACH		9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			0

WITH		10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			18,229,607

11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	18,229,607

12	CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	o

13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)

	14.03%

14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	CO


CUSIP No.		P4408T158		Page		5		of		16


1	NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Equity International, LLC [26-2627964]


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
	(a) þ
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	OO

5	CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)

	o

6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	United States

		7	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			0

SHARES		8	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			24,829,607

EACH		9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			0

WITH		10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			24,829,607

11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	24,829,607

12	CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	o

13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)

	19.11%

14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	CO


CUSIP No.		P4408T158		Page		6		of		16


1	NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS EI Fund IV GP, LLC [26-1753063]


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
	(a) þ
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	OO

5	CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)

	o

6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	United States

		7	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			0

SHARES		8	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			6,600,000

EACH		9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			0

WITH		10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			6,600,000

11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	6,600,000

12	CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	o

13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)

	5.08%

14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	CO


CUSIP No.		P4408T158		Page		7		of		16


1	NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS EI Fund IV, L.P. [98-0566279]


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
	(a) þ
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	OO

5	CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)

	o

6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	Cayman Islands

		7	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			0

SHARES		8	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			6,600,000

EACH		9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			0

WITH		10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			6,600,000

11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	6,600,000

12	CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	o

13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)

	5.08%

14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	CO


CUSIP No.		P4408T158		Page		7		of		16


1	NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS EI Fund IV Pronto, LLC [80-0273905]


2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
	(a) þ
	(b) o

3	SEC USE ONLY



4	SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	OO

5	CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)

	o

6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

	United States

		7	SOLE VOTING POWER

NUMBER OF			0

SHARES		8	SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY			6,600,000

EACH		9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON			0

WITH		10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

			6,600,000

11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

	6,600,000

12	CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	o

13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)

	5.08%

14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

	CO

Item 1. Security and Issuer.

This statement relates to Common Shares, without par value, and American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”), as evidenced by American Depositary Receipts, each representing two Common Shares, without par value, of Gafisa S.A. (“Gafisa” or the “Company”), a corporation (sociedade anônima) organized under the laws of the Federal Republic of Brazil. The Common Shares, including the Common Shares underlying the ADSs, are collectively referred to herein as the “Shares”.

The principal executive offices of the Company are located at Av. Nações Unidas No. 8,501, 19^th floor, 05425-070, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, and the Company’s general telephone and fax numbers are + 55 (11) 3025-9000 and + 55 (11) 3025-9348, respectively.

Item 2. Identity and Background.

This Schedule 13D is being jointly filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 13 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”)(a)-(f). The reporting persons for the purposes of this Statement (each, a “Reporting Person” and collectively, the “Reporting Persons”) are as follows:

(1) EIP Brazil Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“EIP Brazil”)

Business Address: c/o Equity International
Two North Riverside Plaza, 1700
Chicago, IL 60606
Principal Business: invest in entities in the real estate industry such as the Company
Criminal Proceedings: None
Applicable Civil, Judicial or Administrative Proceedings: None;

(2) EI Fund II, LP, a Cayman Islands limited partnership (the “EI Fund II”)

Business Address: 87 Mary St.
George Town
Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands, KY1-9001
Principal Business: invest in entities in the real estate industry such as the Company
Criminal Proceedings: None
Applicable Civil, Judicial or Administrative Proceedings: None;

(3) EI Fund II GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“EI Fund II GP”)

Business Address: c/o Equity International
Two North Riverside Plaza, 1700
Chicago, IL 60606
Principal Business: serve as, and perform the functions of, the general partner of EI Fund II
Criminal Proceedings: None
Applicable Civil, Judicial or Administrative Proceedings: None;

(4) EI Fund IV Pronto, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“EI Pronto”)

(5) EI Fund IV, LP, a Cayman Islands limited partnership (the “EI Fund IV”)

(6) EI Fund IV GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“EI Fund IV GP”)

Business Address: c/o Equity International
Two North Riverside Plaza, 1700
Chicago, IL 60606
Principal Business: serve as, and perform the functions of, the general partner of EI Fund IV
Criminal Proceedings: None
Applicable Civil, Judicial or Administrative Proceedings: None;

(7) Equity International, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“EI”),

Business Address: c/o Equity International
Two North Riverside Plaza, 1700
Chicago, IL 60606
Principal Business: invest in entities in the real estate industry such as the Company.
Criminal Proceedings: None
Applicable Civil, Judicial or Administrative Proceedings: None;

EI together with EIP Brazil, EI Fund II and EI Fund II GP are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the “EI Fund II Reporting Persons.” EI together with EI Pronto, EI Fund IV and EI Fund IV GP are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the “EI Fund IV Reporting Persons.”

The Reporting Persons have entered into a Joint Filing Agreement, a copy of which is filed with this Schedule 13D as Exhibit A, pursuant to which the Reporting Persons have agreed to file this statement jointly in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k) under the Act.

18,229,607 Shares reported in this Schedule 13D are owned directly by EIP Brazil. EIP Brazil is wholly owned by EI Fund II and EI Fund II GP is the general partner of EI Fund II. EI Fund II and EI Fund II GP may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the shares owned directly by EIP Brazil.

3,300,000 ADSs representing 6,600,000 Shares reported in this Schedule 13D are owned directly by EI Pronto. EI Pronto is wholly owned by EI Fund IV and EI Fund IV GP is the general partner of EI Fund IV. EI Fund IV and EI Fund IV GP may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the Shares owned directly by EI Pronto. Each of EI Fund II GP and EI Fund IV GP is indirectly wholly owned by EI and EI may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the shares owned directly by EIP Brazil and EI Pronto.

Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.

The EI Fund II Reporting Persons became the beneficial owners of 18,229,607 Shares reported in this Schedule 13D prior to the initial public offering by the Company as previously

reported on a Schedule 13G filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 14, 2008.

On October 7, 2008, EI Pronto purchased 750,000 ADSs representing 1,500,000 Shares in open market transactions. In consideration for the purchase of the ADSs, EI Pronto paid $15.99 per ADS representing an aggregate consideration of $12,030,900 (including commissions).

On October 8, 2008, EI Pronto purchased 850,000 ADSs representing 1,700,000 Shares in open market transactions. In consideration for the purchase of the ADSs, EI Pronto paid $15.37 per ADS representing an aggregate consideration of $13,110,400 (including commissions).

On October 9, 2008, EI Pronto purchased 400,000 ADSs representing 800,000 Shares in open market transactions. In consideration for the purchase of the ADSs, EI Pronto paid $15.86 per ADS representing an aggregate consideration of $6,364,040 (including commissions).

On October 13, 2008, EI Pronto purchased 600,000 ADSs representing 1,200,000 Shares in open market transactions. In consideration for the purchase of the ADSs, EI Pronto paid $13.66 per ADS representing an aggregate consideration of $8,228,160 (including commissions).

On October 14, 2008, EI Pronto purchased 300,000 ADSs representing 600,000 Shares in open market transactions. In consideration for the purchase of the ADSs, EI Pronto paid $16.79 per ADS representing an aggregate consideration of $5,053,560 (including commissions).

On October 15, 2008, EI Pronto purchased 200,000 ADSs representing 400,000 Shares in open market transactions. In consideration for the purchase of the ADSs, EI Pronto paid $12.88 per ADS representing an aggregate consideration of $2,586,040 (including commissions).

On October 16, 2008, EI Pronto purchased 200,000 ADSs representing 400,000 Shares in open market transactions. In consideration for the purchase of the ADSs, EI Pronto paid $12.99 per ADS.representing an aggregate consideration of $2,607,460 (including commissions).

In acquiring 3,300,000 ADSs representing 6,600,000 Shares, EI Pronto expended approximately $49,980,560 (including commissions). The funds used in connection with these transactions were contributed by affiliates for investment purposes.

Item 4. Purpose of Transaction.

The Reporting Persons from time to time intend to review their investment in the Company on the basis of various factors, including the business of the Company, financial condition, results of operations and prospects, general economic and industry conditions, the securities markets in general and those for the stock of the Company in particular, as well as other developments and other investment opportunities. Based upon such review, the Reporting Persons will take such actions in the future as the Reporting Persons may deem appropriate in light of the circumstances existing, from time to time, which may include further acquisitions of Shares or disposal of some or all of the Shares. In addition, the

Reporting Persons may engage in communications with one or more shareholders, officers or directors of the Company, including discussions regarding potential changes in the operations of the Company and strategic direction that, if effected, could result in, among other things: (a) the acquisition by the Reporting Persons of additional securities of the Company, or the disposition of securities of the Company; (b) a sale or transfer of a material amount of assets of the Company or any of its subsidiaries; (c) a change in the present board of directors or management of the Company, including any plans or proposals to change the number or term of directors or to fill any vacancies on the board; (d) other material changes in the Company’s business or corporate structure; or (e) any action similar to any of those enumerated above. Except to the extent that the foregoing may be deemed to be a plan or proposal, the Reporting Persons do not currently have any plans or proposals that relate to or would result in any of the actions specified in clause (a) through (e) of Item 4 of this Schedule.

The Reporting Persons reserve the right, based on all relevant factors and subject to applicable law, at any time and from time to time, to review or reconsider their position, change their purpose, take other actions (including actions that could involve one or more of the types of transactions or have one or more of the results described in paragraphs (a) through (e) of Item 4 of this Schedule) or formulate and implement plans or proposal with respect to any of the foregoing.

Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Company.

As of October 20, 2008, the EI Fund II Reporting Persons owned directly or indirectly an aggregate of 18,229,607 Shares reported in this Schedule 13D representing 14.03% of the outstanding Shares. As of October 20, 2008, the EI Fund IV Reporting Persons owned directly or indirectly an aggregate of 6,600,000 Shares representing 5.08% of the outstanding Shares.

As to each separate Reporting Person:

The percentages of Common Stock owned for the Reporting Persons, as reported above, are based on an aggregate of 129,962,546 Shares outstanding as of October 1, 2008, as reported in the Company’s current report on Form 6-k filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

(b) The responses of the Reporting Persons to Items 7 through 11 of the portions of the cover page of this Statement which relate to beneficial ownership of Shares are incorporated herein by reference.

(d) Not applicable.

(e) Not applicable.

Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Company.

None.

Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits.

7.01 Joint Filing Agreement

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

October 20, 2008


EIP BRAZIL HOLDINGS, LLC
By:	/s/ Brian Richter
	Name:	Brian Richter
	Title:	General Counsel

EI FUND II, L.P.
By:	/s/ EI FUND II GP, LLC
	Name:	EI FUND II GP, LLC
	Title:	General Partner

EI FUND II GP, LLC
By:	/s/ Brian Richter
	Name:	Brian Richter
	Title:	General Counsel

EQUITY INTERNATIONAL, LLC
By:	/s/ Brian Richter
	Name:	Brian Richter
	Title:	General Counsel

EI FUND IV PRONTO, LLC
By:	/s/ Brian Richter
	Name:	Brian Richter
	Title:	General Counsel

EI FUND IV, L.P.
By:	/s/ EI FUND IV GP, LLC
	Name:	EI FUND IV GP, LLC
	Title:	General Partner


EI FUND IV GP, LLC
By:	/s/ Brian Richter
	Name:	Brian Richter
	Title:	General Counsel

EXHIBIT INDEX

7.01 Joint Filing Agreement

EX-99.7.01 2 c47147exv99w7w01.htm EXHIBIT 7.01 exv99w7w01

Exhibit 7.01

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, each of the undersigned agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments thereto) with respect to the Common Shares (including the Common Shares underlying the ADSs) of Gafisa S.A. and further agree that this agreement be included as an exhibit to such filing. Each party to the agreement expressly authorizes each other party to file on its behalf any and all amendments to such statement. Each party to this agreement agrees that this joint filing agreement may be signed in counterparts.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this agreement as of the 20^thday of October, 2008.


EIP BRAZIL HOLDINGS, LLC
By:	/s/ Brian Richter
	Name:	Brian Richter
	Title:	General Counsel

EI FUND II, L.P.
By:	/s/ EI FUND II GP, LLC
	Name:	EI FUND II GP, LLC
	Title:	General Partner

EI FUND II GP, LLC
By:	/s/ Brian Richter
	Name:	Brian Richter
	Title:	General Counsel

EQUITY INTERNATIONAL, LLC
By:	/s/ Brian Richter
	Name:	Brian Richter
	Title:	General Counsel

EI FUND IV PRONTO, LLC
By:	/s/ Brian Richter
	Name:	Brian Richter
	Title:	General Counsel


EI FUND IV, L.P.
By:	/s/ EI FUND IV GP, LLC
	Name:	EI FUND IV GP, LLC
	Title:	General Partner

EI FUND IV GP, LLC
By:	/s/ Brian Richter
	Name:	Brian Richter
	Title:	General Counsel