Companhia Catarinense de Aguas e Saneamento Casan. Stock Analysis CASN4.SA

Companhia Catarinense de Aguas e Saneamento engages in the supply of potable water and sewerage services. The company is headquartered in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina and currently employs 2,784 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2001-12-07. The firm is active in the planning, operation and exploration of the sewage and water utility infrastructure, as well as in performance of basic sanitation works in partnership with municipalities of the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. The firm also operates regional laboratories to monitor the physical, chemical and bacteriological factors in water and sewage throughout its service area. As of December 31, 2011, it operated 247 water supply systems and 37 sewage systems in 199 municipalities located in the state of Santa Catarina and one in the state of Parana, supplying approximately 2.5 million inhabitants. The firm is controlled by the government of the state Santa Catarina.