Eletrobras - Brazilian Electric Power Company

12/05/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/05/2023 05:00

Sale of minority stakes in 15 SPEs of the Chapada do Piauí complex - Form 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 December, 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.

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Sale of minority stakes in 15 SPEs of the Chapada do Piauí complex

Rio de Janeiro, December 04, 2023, Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S/A - Eletrobras, informs that, on this date, the agreement was signed with Infraestrutura Brasil Holding XX S.A., a company controlled by funds managed by Patria Investimentos, for the sale of 49% of the capital stock of the Special Purpose Companies (SPEs) Chapada do Piauí I Holding S.A. and Chapada do Piauí II Holding S.A.

The interests in these assets held for sale were accounted for at R$222 million in 3Q23 and in 2022 they generated an equity income loss of R$9.8 million. The remaining aspects of the transaction are covered by confidentiality clauses.

After evaluating the portfolio and in view of the proposal presented by Pátria, Eletrobras, seeking to optimize its capital allocation, decided to confirm the sale through the exercise of its tag along right, under the terms of the shareholders' agreement signed between Eletrobras and ContourGlobal, the majority shareholder in both companies.

The wind farms are composed of a total of 15 SPEs, totaling 377.5 MW of installed capacity, located in the state of Piauí.

Figure 1 - Current shareholding structure of Chapada do Piauí I and Chapada do Piauí II

The conclusion of the transaction is subject to customary conditions precedent. The operation reinforces Eletrobras' commitment to optimizing minority stakes, following capital discipline, and simplifying its structure as provided for in its Strategic Plan.

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", "estimate", "continue", "anticipates", "intends", "hopes"and similar ones aim to identify estimates that necessarily involve risks and uncertainties, 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: December 14, 2023

CENTRAIS ELÉTRICAS BRASILEIRAS S.A. - ELETROBRÁS
By:

/S/ Eduardo Haiama

Eduardo Haiama

Vice-President of Finance and Investor Relations

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