Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

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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 May, 2024

 

Commission File Number 1-34129

 

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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.

Yes _______ No___X____

  

 

 

 

 

Lawsuit filed by the State of Piauí

 

 

Rio de Janeiro, May 31, 2024, Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S/A – Eletrobras, in view of the news published in the media about the collection, by the State of Piauí, of R$ 3.59 billion in the records of Original Civil Action No. 3,024 ("ACO 3,024"), pending before the Federal Supreme Court, hereby announces the following:

 

ACO 3,024 is a lawsuit originally filed against Eletrobras, the Federal Government and the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), seeking compensation related to Companhia Energética do Piauí (CEPISA), a former energy distribution concessionaire in the State of Piauí. The case was judged with the joint and several liability of Eletrobras and the Federal Government, with the exclusion of BNDES from the litigation, but it has not yet become final, and declaratory motions filed by Eletrobras are pending.

 

Eletrobras was not notified of this charge and will continue to take all relevant measures to defend its rights.

 

Further details about the action can be obtained in the Reference Form filed by the Company.

 

Finally, it should be noted that, in accordance with the judgment rendered - which, it is reiterated, is still subject to change if Eletrobras' motion for clarification is accepted -, the Company, if it is coerced to pay any amount, will have the right to recover the portion due by the Federal Government, jointly and severally condemned in the proceedings.

 

 

 

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", "estimates", "continues", "anticipates", "intends", "expects" and the like are intended to identify estimates that necessarily involve risks and uncertainties, whether 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: May 31, 2024

CENTRAIS ELÉTRICAS BRASILEIRAS S.A. - ELETROBRÁS
By:	/S/ Eduardo Haiama
	Eduardo Haiama Vice-President of Finance and Investor Relations

 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates offuture economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will actually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

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