60. Analysts and investors alike were shocked at these revelations. On September 26,
2008, Sadia’s ADR price plunged a massive $5.77, or nearly 38%, to close at $9.50 on heavy
trading of over 5 million shares. The following business day, the Company's ADRs dropped
another $1.51 per share, or nearly 16%, to close at $7.99.
61. On September 26, 2008, Sadia held another international analyst conference call
during which the Company elaborated that the transactions involved currency forward options
and stated that “they were unaligned with the policy, due to the fact that these operations
exceeded the policy” (the “Sept. 26, 2008 Conference Call”). Sadia further stated on the Sept.
26, 2008 Conference Call that its Finance Department incurred up to 12 months of exposure,
which exceed the policy by approximately six months, while noting that their policy had been
approved by the Finance Committee and was later approved by the Board of Directors. Finally,
the Company stated that it should hedge six months of its exports activities with the intent to
protect its Real amount related to its exports and to lower the volatility in the results of the
Company.