- Business
- Grendene S.A. (GRND3.SA) manufactures, develops, distributes and sells plastic and synthetic footwear for men, women, children and babies across multiple segments including fashion, casual, sports and mass market; its principal brands include Melissa, Ipanema, Rider, Grendha, Zaxy, Grendene Kids, Cartago, Pega Forte, Nuar, Lump, Stably, Lello and Zizou. The company also engages in furniture and plastic goods through its Furniture division, involving sales, imports and exports of plastic-based products. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Sobral, Ceará, Brazil, Grendene operates manufacturing plants primarily in Brazil, exports to over 85 countries and maintains subsidiaries such as Grendene USA Inc, Grendene Argentina SA and MHL Calcados Ltda; it sells via owned stores, franchises like 336 Clube Melissa outlets, web commerce, commercial representatives and distributors, with concept stores in São Paulo, New York, London and Rio de Janeiro. Recent developments include the acquisition and consolidation of GGB, boosting recurring net profit over 200% in Q2 2025 through higher-value online sales; a new share buyback program and subsidiary corporate reorganization announced in November 2025; alienation of its stake in Radar Gestora de Recursos Ltda in August 2025; multiple interim dividend distributions throughout 2025; and a proposed capital increase ahead of its December 2025 extraordinary general meeting.