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MARKET ANNOUNCEMENT
CENTRAIS ELÉTRICAS BRASILEIRAS S/A
CNPJ: 00.001.180/0001-26 | NIRE: 533.0000085-9
PUBLIC COMPANY
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S/A (“Company” or “Eletrobras”) (B3: ELET3, ELET5 & ELET6; NYSE: EBR & EBR.B; LATIBEX: XELT.O & XELT.B) hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general that received, on this date, from B3 – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão, Official Letter 742/2019-LSL, below transcript, requesting clarification regarding atypical movements of the Company’s shares:
Free translation of the Official Letter 742/2019-LSL:
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobras
At. Ms. Elvira Baracuhy Cavalcanti Presta
CFO and IRO
Ref.: Atypical movements of the Company’s shares
Dear Sirs
In view of the latest fluctuations registered with the shares issued by this company, the number of trades and the quantity traded, as below, we request that be informed, until 08/22/2019, if there is any fact of your knowledge that can justify them.
Common Shares | |||||||||
Prices (BRL shares) | |||||||||
Date |
Opening |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Medium |
Last |
Oscil. % |
Nº neg. |
Amount |
Volume (BRL) |
08/08/2019 |
42.03 |
41.16 |
43.35 |
42.38 |
43.35 |
3.83 |
23,764 |
5,062,300 |
214,532,727.00 |
08/09/2019 |
43.62 |
42.91 |
44.28 |
43.62 |
44.28 |
2.14 |
16,189 |
3,445,600 |
150,297,272.00 |
08/12/2019 |
43.40 |
42.24 |
43.76 |
42.94 |
42.95 |
-3.00 |
18,115 |
3,789,800 |
162,717,050.00 |
08/13/2019 |
44.16 |
42.55 |
44.16 |
43.36 |
43.57 |
1.44 |
13,573 |
3,354,500 |
145,452,474.00 |
08/14/2019 |
42.79 |
40.97 |
42.97 |
41.74 |
41.09 |
-5.69 |
22,666 |
5,622,800 |
234,669,971.00 |
08/15/2019 |
41.20 |
39.50 |
41.81 |
40.50 |
40.35 |
-1.80 |
18,518 |
3,910,900 |
158,400,575.00 |
08/16/2019 |
41.20 |
40.29 |
41.40 |
40.91 |
41.40 |
2.60 |
17,120 |
3,710,100 |
151,763,237.00 |
08/19/2019 |
41.62 |
40.17 |
42.00 |
40.97 |
40.65 |
-1.81 |
12,791 |
2,270,800 |
93,037,672.00 |
08/20/2019 |
40.66 |
38.83 |
40.92 |
39.82 |
40.04 |
-1.50 |
15,540 |
2,734,500 |
108,878,947.00 |
08/21/2019* |
41.10 |
40.81 |
45.81 |
43.52 |
45.02 |
12.43 |
19,685 |
5,386,800 |
234,450,822.00 |
This document may contain estimates and projections that are not statements of fact that occurred in the past but reflect our management beliefs and expectations and may constitute forward-looking statements and estimates under 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 "believe", "may", "may", "estimate", "continue", "anticipate", "intend", "expect" and the like are intended to identify estimates that necessarily involve risks and uncertainties, known or unknown . 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 value of the Real, changes in volumes and the pattern of electric energy use by consumer, 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 power 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 CVM and SEC. Estimates and projections refer only to the date they were expressed and we assume no obligation to update any of these estimates or projections due to the occurrence of new information or future events. Future results of the Company's 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.
Preferred B Shares | |||||||||
Prices (BRL shares) | |||||||||
Date |
Opening |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Medium |
Last |
Oscil. % |
Nº neg. |
Amount |
Volume (BRL) |
08/08/2019 |
41.30 |
40.21 |
42.05 |
41.12 |
41.88 |
2.34 |
17,699 |
3,159,300 |
129,911,339.00 |
08/09/2019 |
42.08 |
41.53 |
42.87 |
42.27 |
42.87 |
2.36 |
9,073 |
1,764,200 |
74,578,398.00 |
08/12/2019 |
42.00 |
41.02 |
42.29 |
41.52 |
41.60 |
-2.96 |
11,448 |
2,019,000 |
83,821,761.00 |
08/13/2019 |
42.23 |
40.63 |
42.40 |
41.37 |
41.47 |
-0.31 |
11,576 |
2,369,300 |
98,027,541.00 |
08/14/2019 |
41.20 |
39.37 |
41.20 |
40.11 |
39.67 |
-4.34 |
18,502 |
3,439,200 |
137,944,625.00 |
08/15/2019 |
39.60 |
39.06 |
40.25 |
39.67 |
39.78 |
0.27 |
13,337 |
3,449,700 |
136,839,668.00 |
08/16/2019 |
40.21 |
39.82 |
40.73 |
40.37 |
40.71 |
2.33 |
8,553 |
1,598,800 |
64,543,766.00 |
08/19/2019 |
41.17 |
39.78 |
41.38 |
40.38 |
40.42 |
-0.71 |
9,636 |
2,141,800 |
86,492,330.00 |
08/20/2019 |
40.90 |
38.93 |
40.90 |
39.89 |
40.25 |
-0.42 |
8,858 |
1,705,900 |
68,055,447.00 |
08/21/2019* |
41.06 |
40.82 |
45.51 |
43.56 |
44.03 |
9.39 |
15,433 |
4,201,300 |
183,027,022.00 |
*Updated until 1:14pm
In consideration of the above-mentioned Official Letter, we clarify that:
1. On July 31, 2019, the Company informed its shareholders and the market in general, through Relevant Fact, of the receipt of correspondence from the Honorable Minister of Mines and Energy, by which he invited the Company to participate in discussions involving the possible privatization of Eletrobras;
2. On August 1, 2019, the Company informed through Relevant Fact its shareholders and the market in general as a consequence of the Official Letter 548/2019-GM-MME that the Honorable President of the Republic authorized that further studies be carried out so that Eletrobras’ privatization process occurs through a capital increase, through public subscription of Eletrobras common shares or by any company resulting from the restructuring process;
3. In both Relevant Facts mentioned above, Eletrobras pointed out that the execution of the referred transaction still depends on approval by the National Congress, a fact unrelated to the Company’s control;
4. The Company has adopted the measures mentioned in items 1 and 2 above, due to the relevance of the theme, to ensure the symmetry of information in the market, pursuant to CVM Instruction 358/2002;
5. From August 8 to 20, 2019, Eletrobras shares fluctuated with the Ibovespa (IBOV) and Eletric Energy (IEE) Indexes, reflecting the national and international economic and political scenarios;
This document may contain estimates and projections that are not statements of fact that occurred in the past but reflect our management beliefs and expectations and may constitute forward-looking statements and estimates under 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 "believe", "may", "may", "estimate", "continue", "anticipate", "intend", "expect" and the like are intended to identify estimates that necessarily involve risks and uncertainties, known or unknown . 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 value of the Real, changes in volumes and the pattern of electric energy use by consumer, 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 power 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 CVM and SEC. Estimates and projections refer only to the date they were expressed and we assume no obligation to update any of these estimates or projections due to the occurrence of new information or future events. Future results of the Company's 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.
6. Specifically with regard to August 21, 2019, statements were made in the general media, by the Honorable President of the Lower House, about the privatization process of Eletrobras, no relevant information that was not known to the public was reported;
7. In view of the foregoing, there is no relevant information that has not been adequately disclosed by the Company through Relevant Facts.
Rio de Janeiro, August 21, 2019
Elvira Cavalcanti Presta
CFO and Investor Relations Officer
This document may contain estimates and projections that are not statements of fact that occurred in the past but reflect our management beliefs and expectations and may constitute forward-looking statements and estimates under 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 "believe", "may", "may", "estimate", "continue", "anticipate", "intend", "expect" and the like are intended to identify estimates that necessarily involve risks and uncertainties, known or unknown . 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 value of the Real, changes in volumes and the pattern of electric energy use by consumer, 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 power 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 CVM and SEC. Estimates and projections refer only to the date they were expressed and we assume no obligation to update any of these estimates or projections due to the occurrence of new information or future events. Future results of the Company's 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.
CENTRAIS ELÉTRICAS BRASILEIRAS S.A. - ELETROBRÁS | ||
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/S/ Elvira Baracuhy Cavalcanti Presta
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Elvira Baracuhy Cavalcanti Presta
CFO and Investor Relations Officer |
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