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CPFL ENERGIA S.A.
A Publicly Held Company
Corporate taxpayer’s ID (CNPJ) 02.429.144/0001-93
Company Registry (NIRE) 353.001.861-33
ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE MARKET
CPFL ENERGIA INTEGRATES ISE FOR THE 13rd CONSECUTIVE YEAR
CPFL Energia S.A. (“CPFL Energia” or “Company”) hereby announces to its shareholders and the market that, for the thirteenth consecutive year, integrates the ISE (the B3’s Corporate Sustainability Index), which brings together companies that stand out on issues of corporate sustainability, evaluating general aspects of the environment, corporate governance, economic-financial, social responsibility and climate changes. CPFL Energia remains in the ISE since its first edition, in December 2005.
The new ISE portfolio, which will be valid from 01/08/2018 to 01/04/2019, gathers 33 stocks of 30 companies. They represent 12 sectors and make up R$ 1.28 trillion in market value, equivalent to 41.47% of the total value of companies traded on the B3 (on 11/21/2017).
The ISE reflects the return of a portfolio composed by stocks of companies with the best performances in corporate sustainability. The index is a reference for socially responsible investment and encourages good practices in the Brazilian business environment.
Campinas , November 23rd, 2017.
CPFL Energia S.A.
Gustavo Estrella
Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer
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/S/ GUSTAVO ESTRELLA
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Gustavo Estrella Chief Financial Officer and Head of Investor Relations |
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