6-K 1 ebr20240806_6k.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 August, 2024

 

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____

 
 

 

 

News clarification

 

Rio de Janeiro, August 06, 2024, Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S/A – Eletrobras informs that it has received Official Letter No. 182/2024/CVM/SEP/GEA-1, from the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission, attached to this market announcement, in which it requests clarifications regarding the news published on August 3, 2024, under the title: “Resuming Angra 3 would require an immediate injection of R$5.2 billion”.

 

Eletrobras, in relation to the news disclosed in the media, clarifies that the National Bank for Economic and Social Development – ​​BNDES was hired by Eletronuclear to carry out studies aimed at making the Angra 3 project viable, which involve defining an operational and financial model.

 

The economic definitions of the Angra 3 project depend on the completion of the BNDES studies and approval by the National Energy Policy Council – CNPE, preserving the expected return upon Eletrobras' capitalization, in accordance with Law No. 14,120/2021 and Resolution No. 23/2021 of the CNPE.

 

However, to date, the BNDES studies have not been completed and, consequently, neither has the CNPE approved them, so there is no financial definition of the Angra 3 project.

 

The Company will keep the market informed on the matter.

 

 

 

Eduardo Haiama

Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations

 

 

 

This document may contain estimates and projections that are not statements of fact that have occurred in the past, 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, variations in interest rates, inflation and the value of the Brazilian Real, changes in volumes and patterns of consumer use of electricity, competitive conditions, our level of indebtedness, the possibility of receiving payments related to our receivables, changes in rainfall and water levels in the reservoirs used to operate our hydroelectric plants, our financing and capital investment plans, existing and future government regulations, and other risks described in our annual report and other documents filed with the SEC. Estimates and projections speak only as of the date on which they were expressed and we undertake no obligation to update any such estimates or projections due to the occurrence of new information or upcoming 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.

 
 

 

 

ANNEX

Copy of the letter

Subject: Request for clarification on news

 

Dear Director,

 

1. We refer to the news published on 03.08.2024 in the newspaper Folha de São Paulo, Market section, under the title: "Resuming Angra 3 would require an immediate injection of R$5.2 billion" which contains the following statements:

 

The eventual resumption of works at Angra 3 will require an immediate contribution of up to R$5.2 billion from the Federal Government and Eletrobras, the two current shareholders of Eletronuclear, the company responsible for the plant.

 

Of this amount, R$3.33 billion would be injected by the National Treasury, while another R$1.87 billion would come from Eletrobras' cash flow. The amount gives an idea of ​​what is at stake in the negotiations of the private company, which is trying to divest its stake in Eletronuclear and, consequently, the need for disbursement.

 

Eletronuclear's president, Raul Lycurgo, confirmed to Folha that the costs to finance the completion of the nuclear plant are close to R$26 billion and anticipates that 15% to 20% of this amount will need to come from direct contributions from shareholders.

 

 

2. In view of the above, we determine that you clarify whether the news is true, and, if so, explain the reasons why you believe it is not a relevant fact, as well as comment on other information considered important on the subject.

 

3. It should be noted that, according to article 3 of CVM Resolution No. 44/21, the Investor Relations Officer is responsible for disclosing and communicating to the CVM and, if applicable, to the stock exchange and the organized over-the-counter market entity in which the securities issued by the company are admitted to trading, any relevant act or fact that occurred or related to its business, as well as ensuring their wide and immediate dissemination, simultaneously in all markets in which such securities are admitted to trading.

 

4. Such manifestation shall occur through the Empresa.NET System, category: Market Announcement, type: Clarifications on CVM/B3 questions, subject: News Published in the Media, which shall include the transcription of this letter. The fulfillment of this request for manifestation by means of a Notice to the Market does not exempt the eventual determination of liability for the failure to timely disclose a Relevant Fact, pursuant to CVM Resolution No. 44/21.

 

 

This document may contain estimates and projections that are not statements of fact that have occurred in the past, 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, variations in interest rates, inflation and the value of the Brazilian Real, changes in volumes and patterns of consumer use of electricity, competitive conditions, our level of indebtedness, the possibility of receiving payments related to our receivables, changes in rainfall and water levels in the reservoirs used to operate our hydroelectric plants, our financing and capital investment plans, existing and future government regulations, and other risks described in our annual report and other documents filed with the SEC. Estimates and projections speak only as of the date on which they were expressed and we undertake no obligation to update any such estimates or projections due to the occurrence of new information or upcoming 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.

 
 

 

 

5. We warn that, by order of the Superintendence of Relations with Companies, in the use of its legal powers and, based on item II, of article 9, of Law No. 6,385/76, and CVM Resolution No. 47/21, it will be up to the determination of the application of a punitive fine, in the amount of R$ 1,000.00 (one thousand reais), without prejudice to other administrative sanctions, for non-compliance with the requirement contained in this letter, sent exclusively by e-mail, until 08.06.2024.

 

 

This document may contain estimates and projections that are not statements of fact that have occurred in the past, 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, variations in interest rates, inflation and the value of the Brazilian Real, changes in volumes and patterns of consumer use of electricity, competitive conditions, our level of indebtedness, the possibility of receiving payments related to our receivables, changes in rainfall and water levels in the reservoirs used to operate our hydroelectric plants, our financing and capital investment plans, existing and future government regulations, and other risks described in our annual report and other documents filed with the SEC. Estimates and projections speak only as of the date on which they were expressed and we undertake no obligation to update any such estimates or projections due to the occurrence of new information or upcoming 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: August 6, 2024

CENTRAIS ELÉTRICAS BRASILEIRAS S.A. - ELETROBRÁS
     
By:

/SEduardo Haiama


 
 

Eduardo Haiama

Vice-President of Finance and Investor Relations

 

 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

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