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Market Announcement |
CENTRAIS ELETRICAS BRASILEIRAS S/A
CNPJ: 00.001.180/0001-26
PUBLIC COMPANY
In relation to the news published by the press relating to the regulatory approvals under CELG Distribuição S.A.’s ("CELG D") privatization process, Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S / A ("Company" or "Eletrobras") hereby clarifies to its shareholders and the market in general the following:
1. Through the Market Announcement dated of November 30, 2016, the Privatization Auction Number 02/2016 of CELG D was held on the São Paulo Stock Exchange (“BMF&BOVESPA”) and ENEL BRASIL S/A was the successful bidder;
2. In accordance with the Market Announcement aforementioned, in order to conclude the privatization of CELD D, the Successful Bidder should submit the result of the Auction, pursuant to the terms of the Privatization Auction Notice, to the approval of the Administrative Council for Economic Defense - CADE and to the approval of the National Agency of Electric Energy - ANEEL;
3. CADE has already authorized the privatization.
4. In relation to the Unconstitutional Action ("ADI") filed with the Supreme Court ("STF") arguing the unconstitutionality of the Law 19,473 / 2016, approved by the Assembly of the State of Goiás, signed by the governor of that state and that is in force, Eletrobras has been following the clarifications that are being provided to the Successful Bidder by the State of Goiás and Celg de Participações - CELGPAR.
5. The Company expects to complete the privatization process once the aproval of ANEEL is granted.
Rio de Janeiro, January 24, 2017.
Armando Casado de Araujo
CFO and Investor Relations Officer
CENTRAIS ELÉTRICAS BRASILEIRAS S.A. - ELETROBRÁS | ||
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/S/ Armando Casado de Araujo
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Armando Casado de Araujo
Chief Financial and Investor Relation Officer |
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