LatAm Forest
Wood Heating Pellet Equity Offering
LatAm Forest presents a unique opportunity to access the rapidly growing European wood pellet market through a strategically positioned production facility in Brazil. With site preparation already underway at Rio Grande Port, this $32M integrated facility combines premium wood pellet production with combined heat and power generation, leveraging Brazil’s world-leading forestry productivity to meet Europe’s critical renewable energy needs.
INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS:
o Robust Market Opportunity: EU faces 10-million-ton annual wood pellet supply deficit necessitating imports; Growing demand based on EU carbon emissions targets
o Geographic Advantage: Located at Brazil’s third-largest port with direct EU access; Plantation forests grow 2-3x faster than North American competitors; Direct Brazil to EU logistics avoids potential tariffs imposed on US produced pellets
o Efficient Facility: 80,000+ ton/year premium pellet production with 5.2 MWh electricity generation; self-sustaining CHP plant creates 80% energy efficiency while generating additional revenue from electricity sales to local grid
o Predictable Revenue: Wood pellets demonstrate 97% price stability vs 40-60% volatility in fossil fuels
o Execution Ready: Land secured with site preparation underway; World-class equipment suppliers committed; Experienced cross-cultural management team combines deep industry expertise with local Brazilian operations
o Production Timeline: 18-24 months from funding to production
o Management: Operations managed by LatAm Forest team with Burbank serving as financial partner only; Full documentation available in data room for qualified investors
