The document summarizes JBS's consolidated results for 2008. It shows that JBS reduced its net debt to EBITDA ratio from 3.74x in 2007 to 1.95x in 2008 through an intense deleveraging process. Net revenue increased 114.5% to R$30.3 billion while EBITDA grew 95.6% to R$1.156 billion. JBS also proposed a threefold increase in dividend distribution to R$51.1 million. The company integrated several major acquisitions to grow its global production platform.