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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the month of August, 2011

(Commission File No. 001-33356),

 
Gafisa S.A.
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
 


 
Av. Nações Unidas No. 8501, 19th floor
São Paulo, SP, 05425-070
Federative Republic of Brazil
(Address of principal executive office)



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Gafisa S.A.

CNPJ/MF nº 01.545.826/0001-07 - NIRE 35.300.147.952

A Listed Company

MATERIAL INFORMATION RELEASE

In accordance with the provisions of CVM Instruction nº 358/2002, GAFISA S.A. (“the company”) informs its shareholders, and the market in general, that, in compliance with CVM Instruction nº 384/2003 and BOVESPA Resolution nº 293/2003, it is change some measurements in its forecasts (“Guidance”) for 2011.

The 2011 guidance continue to predict launch volume of between R$ 5.0 billion and R$ 5.6 billion (company %), reflecting the expectation of an increased volume of business. With regard to profitability, were expecting an adjusted EBTIDA margin for the full year of between 18% and 22%, with a first half figure of between 13% and 17%, compared to 20% to 24% for the second half of the year.

The EBITDA margin reached in 1H11 came 14.0%, or 100 bps lower than the mid-range of our expectations for the first half guidance range of between 13% and 17%, mainly due to higher than expected costs coming from the outsourced projects recently completed under the Tenda brand and expected to be completed in the short term and also some discounts over Gafisa finished inventory units.

Due to this fact, and also assuming a more conservative approach (focusing on long term profitability) we decided to reduce the full year EBITDA margin guidance range by 200 bps, from 18%-22% to 16%-20%. Reflecting the same adjustment in 2H11 guidance, the range for the period is being decreased from 20%-24% to 18%-22%.

These changes do not impact our expectations for positive operating cash flow in 2H11 that should bring the Net Debt/Equity ratio down to below 60% at the end of the year.

Considering the above-mentioned plan, current guidance figures for 2011 are as follows:

Launches   Guidance 1H11
%  
(R$ million)   2011    
Gafisa Min. 5,000   38%  
(consolidated) Average 5,300 1,893 36%  
  Max. 5,600   34%  
 
EBITDA Margin (%)    Guidance 1H11
%  Guidance
    1H11   2011
Gafisa Min. 13.0%   100 bps 16.0%
(consolidated) Average 15.0% 14.0% -100 bps 18.0%
  Max. 17.0%   -300 bps 20.0%
 
 
Net Debt/Equity (%) -   Guidance 1H11
%  
EoP   2011    
Ga fi s a Max. < 60.0% 75.1% 1510 bps  

 

It should also be pointed out that all the abovementioned premises are subject to change and involve risks and uncertainty that is beyond the company’s control. Any changes in perception, or in the abovementioned circumstances, could mean that the results obtained differ materially from the forecasts (guidance). In that case, the guidance could be submitted to review.

São Paulo, August 11th, 2011

 

Alceu Duilio Calciolari

CEO and Investor Relations Officer

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SIGNATURE

 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 11, 2011
 
Gafisa S.A.
 
By:
/s/ Alceu Duílio Calciolari

 
Name:   Alceu Duílio Calciolari
Title:     Chief Executive Officer and Investor Relations Officer