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MARKET ANNOUNCEMENT |
CENTRAIS ELETRICAS BRASILEIRAS S/A
CNPJ: 00.001.180/0001-26
COMPANHIA ABERTA
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S/A ("Company" or "Eletrobras"), Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S/A ("Company" or "Eletrobras"), in response to the news reported in the press, on this date, regarding an extension of the investigation related to alleged irregularities committed by third parties, including former executive officers of subsidiaries, under the "Lava-Jato" operation scope, the Company reinforces, as previously mentioned to the market, that the "Lava-Jato Operation" haven’t concluded yet and the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office may take considerable time to conclude all its investigation procedures. The Company continues to monitor these investigations and it is available to cooperate with the authorities.
Considering that the above information was previously reported by the Company throught reports, marketletter and Relevant Fact, the Company understands that there is no new fact, so published this announcement in order to clarify the news.
Rio de Janeiro, March 21, 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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