BBD

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 6-K filing by Banco Bradesco S.A. (Bank Bradesco) is dated January 22, 2008, and pertains to a capital stock increase approved at a Special Stockholder's Meeting held on April 1, 2008. The filing serves as a notice to stockholders regarding the issuance of new shares and the exercise of preemptive rights.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing does not provide standard financial performance metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity ratios. The primary financial data disclosed relates to the capital raise:

• Total Capital Increase: R$1,200,000,000.00
• Number of New Shares: 27,906,977 (13,953,489 common; 13,953,488 preferred)
• Subscription Price: R$43.00 per share
• Preemptive Right Ratio: 1.382441029% of stockholding position

Material Changes

The material change disclosed is the expansion of the company's capital stock. The filing details the mechanism for existing shareholders to subscribe to new shares or trade their rights on the São Paulo Stock Exchange (BVSP). No comparative financial data against prior periods is provided in this specific document.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Management Commentary and Process:

• Subscription Period: January 22, 2008, to February 22, 2008.
• Payment Date: March 17, 2008 (coinciding with dividend and interest payments).
• Payment Methods: Compensation with credits from Complementary Interest on Own Capital and Dividends, debit from checking accounts, or check.
• Unsubscribed Shares: Remaining shares after the preemptive period will be sold via auction at BVSP.
• Dividend Entitlement: New shares are entitled to dividends and interest on own capital from the date of Central Bank of Brazil approval.

Risks and Forward-Looking Statements: The filing includes a standard disclaimer that forward-looking statements are based on management's current estimates and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including general economic conditions and industry factors. There is no guarantee that expected events or results will occur.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the exact number of shares held as of the record date (April 1, 2008) to calculate the specific number of preemptive rights available.
• Confirm the deadline for exercising rights at brokerage houses (February 20, 2008) versus the general deadline (February 22, 2008).
• Review the terms for trading subscription rights on the BVSP between January 22 and February 15, 2008.
• Confirm the availability of Subscription Reports at Bradesco branches or via mail.
• Monitor the Central Bank of Brazil's approval process to determine the exact start date for dividend entitlement on new shares.