Report of Foreign Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 (6-k)

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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, 2023

 

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____

 

 

 

 

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

CENTRAIS ELÉTRICAS BRASILEIRAS S/A

CNPJ: 00.001.180/0001-26 | NIRE: 3330034676-7

PUBLICLY-HELD COMPANY

 

 

Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S/A (“Company” or “Eletrobras”) (B3: ELET3, ELET5 & ELET6; NYSE: EBR & EBR.B; LATIBEX: XELT.O & XELT.B) informs its shareholders and the market in general that, in compliance to the resolution of the 63rd Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of April 27, 2023, the payment of Dividends for the year 2022 will be made on May 25, 2023, to individuals and legal entities registered as owners or beneficial owners of common and preferred shares class “A”, “B” and special (golden share) on the base date of April 27, 2023.

 

The values per share, for each class, are as follows:

 

Class	Values per Share (BRL)
ON	0.220928937
PNA	2.052458330
PNB	1.493651682
Golden Share	0.220928937

 

 

The amount of the Dividends due to the shareholders with shares under custody of B3 S.A. - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão ("B3") will be paid to B3, which will pass them on to the shareholders through the custody agents. The payment of the Dividends to the other shareholders will be made by credit in current account, according to the registration data of the respective shareholders with Banco Bradesco S.A., the Company's bookkeeping agent ("Bookkeeping Agent"). Shareholders whose registration data is outdated shall go to an agency of the Bookkeeping Agent to have their registration data updated in order to receive the amount of Dividends due.

 

Additional information regarding the auction may be obtained by shareholders by contacting the Company's Investor Relations Superintendence through the e-mail address: [e-mail].

 

Rio de Janeiro, May 18, 2023.

 

Elvira Cavalcanti Presta

Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations

 

 

 

 

 

 

This document may contain estimates and projections that are not statements of past events but reflect beliefs and expectations of our administration and may constitute estimates and projections of future events in accordance with Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, And Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act 1934, as amended. The words “believe”, “you will be able”, “you can”, “you will”, “you will”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “expects” and similar aims to identify estimates that necessarily involve risks and uncertainties, known or not. 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 Real value, 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 capital investment and financing plans, existing and future government regulations, And other risks described in our annual report and other documents registered to CVM and SEC. Estimates and projections refer only to the date on which 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. 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.

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 18, 2023

CENTRAIS ELÉTRICAS BRASILEIRAS S.A. - ELETROBRÁS
By:	/S/ Elvira Baracuhy Cavalcanti Presta
	Elvira Baracuhy Cavalcanti Presta 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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