The document summarizes Gafisa's first quarter 2009 results conference call. Key highlights include:
- Pre-sales increased 11% year-over-year while launches decreased 72% due to the conservative approach to new projects.
- Net operating revenues rose 59% to R$542 million supported by the consolidation of Tenda. EBITDA increased 69% to R$108 million.
- Gafisa is well positioned to benefit from the new government housing program with two thirds of Tenda's business in the targeted affordable segment.
- The company has a strong financial position with over R$1.1 billion in cash and available credit lines to finance existing projects.
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