6-K 1 ebr20230926_6k1.htm 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 6-K

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the month of September, 2023

 

Commission File Number 1-34129

 


 

CENTRAIS ELÉTRICAS BRASILEIRAS S.A. - ELETROBRÁS

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)




BRAZILIAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY

(Translation of Registrant's name into English)




Rua da Quitanda, 196 – 24th floor,
Centro, CEP 20091-005,
Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

(Address of principal executive office)



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. 

Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes _______ No___X____

 
 

 

 

MARKET ANNOUNCEMENT

CENTRAIS ELÉTRICAS BRASILEIRAS S/A

CNPJ: 00.001.180/0001-26 | NIRE: 3330034676-7

PUBLICLY-HELD COMPANY

 

 

Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S/A ("Company" or "Eletrobras") (B3: ELET3, ELET5 & ELET6; NYSE: EBR & EBR. B; LATIBEX: XELT.O & XELT.B), in addition to the Relevant Fact disclosed on December 16, 2022 and the Market Announcement of May 31, 2023, informs that, after the implementation of the conditions precedent and obtaining the appropriate consents, the closing of the Share and Other Covenants Agreement between Centrais Elétricas do Norte do Brasil S.A. ("Eletrobras Eletronorte") and Neoenergia S.A. occurred on this date, having performed the necessary acts by the parties, including the transfer of Neoenergia S.A. to Eletrobras Eletronorte of: (i) common shares representing 50.56% of the total and voting capital stock of Teles Pires Participações S.A.; and (ii) common shares representing 0.9% of the total and voting capital stock of Companhia Hidrelétrica Teles Pires.

With the completion of the transaction, Eletrobras will consolidate 100% of the operation of the Usina Hidrelétrica de Teles Pires ("Teles Pires"), with a total installed capacity of 1,820 MW. With the transfer of 49% of EAPSA (UHE Dardanelos) and the consolidation of Teles Pires, Eletrobras will add R$ 315 million of EBITDA (2022) and R$ 2.4 billion of net debt (2Q23).

The transaction reinforces Eletrobras' commitment to the rationalization of its shareholdings and simplification of its structure as provided for in its Strategic Plan, reinforcing its leadership in renewables.

 

 

Rio de Janeiro, September 26, 2023

 

Élio Wolff

Interim Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations

This document may contain estimates and projections that are not statements of past fact, but reflect the beliefs and expectations of our management and may constitute estimates and projections about future events within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words "believes", "may", "may", "estimates", "continues", "anticipates", "intends", "expects" and the like are intended to identify estimates that necessarily involve risks and uncertainties, whether known or not. Known risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: general economic, regulatory, political and commercial conditions in Brazil and abroad, changes in interest rates, inflation and the value of the Real, changes in the volumes and pattern of consumer use of electricity, competitive conditions, our level of indebtedness, the possibility of us receiving payments related to our receivables, changes in rainfall and water levels in the reservoirs used to operate our hydroelectric dams, our capital financing and investment plans, existing and future government regulations, and other risks described in our annual report and other filings with the CVM and SEC. Estimates and projections refer only as of the date they were expressed and we undertake no obligation to update any such estimates or projections due to the occurrence of new information or future events. The future results of the Companies' operations and initiatives may differ from current expectations and the investor should not rely solely on the information contained herein. This material contains calculations that may not reflect accurate results due to rounding performed.

 

 

 

 
 

SIGNATURE

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 26, 2023

CENTRAIS ELÉTRICAS BRASILEIRAS S.A. - ELETROBRÁS
     
By:

/SÉlio Wolff


 
 

Élio Wolff

Interim Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations

 

 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates offuture economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will actually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.