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____
Corporate Taxpayer’s ID (CNPJ) 76.483.817/0001-20
PUBLICLY-HELD COMPANY
CVM 1431-1
SEC (CUSIP) 20441B407 – Class B Preferred Shares
SEC (CUSIP) 20441B308 – Common Shares
LATIBEX 29922 – Class B Preferred Shares
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS
The Board of Directors of Copel resolved at the 119th Extraordinary Meeting held on November 13, 2013 that the anticipation of part of Dividends and Interest on Equity – JCP, in replacement of 2013 dividends will be paid to shareholders as of December 16, 2013 with shareholding position until November 26, 2013, pursuant to the Law n.º 9,249/95, the amount of which will be offset when 2013 dividends are defined.
The overall anticipation amount refers to 50% of the Adjusted Net Income including the Company’s results until June 30, 2013, as follows:
1. DIVIDENDS
1.1. Gross amount: R$145,039,000.00
1.2. Earnings per share
1.2.1. Common shares R$0.50617
1.2.2. Class "A" preferred shares R$0.55688
1.2.3. Class “B” preferred shares R$0.55688
1.3. Taxes: Exempted, pursuant to the Law 9,249/95
2. INTEREST ON EQUITY
2.1. Gross amount: R$180,000,000.00
2.2. Earnings per share
2.2.1. Common shares R$0.62819
2.2.2. Class "A" preferred shares R$0.69111
2.2.3. Class “B” preferred shares R$0.69111
2.3. Taxes: 15.00%, pursuant to the Law 9,249/95
2.4. The legal entities, which pursuant to the Brazilian laws are EXEMPTED from withholding income tax, until November 22, 2013 they shall evidence such condition to the Company (address in item 6.1), by means of document issued by the Internal Revenue Service or court decision, or statement mentioning the Law sanctioning such tax exemption.
3. As of November 27, 2013 inclusive, shares will be traded “ex-dividends/interest rates”.
4. PAYMENT CONDITIONS
4.1. Bank account deposit (in accordance with the shareholder’s registration data).
4.2. Money order.
5. REGISTRATION
5.1. The shareholders who opt for bank account deposits must use the address in item 6.1 to send correspondence with authorization to do so, indicating the bank, branch and account number.
6. | SHAREHOLDER SERVICES | ||
6.1. | Shareholder and Custody Department | ||
Rua Coronel Dulcídio, 800 - 3º andar |
Phone: |
0800-41-2772 | |
Curitiba – PR |
Fax : |
(41) 3331-2916 | |
CEP 80420-170 |
e-mail: |
acionistas@copel.com | |
6.2. | DEPOSITARY BANK ABROAD: The Bank of New York Mellon | ||
101 Barclay Street, 22nd Floor |
Phone: |
(212) 815-3626 | |
New York – NY - 10286 |
e-mail: |
juliana.dager@bnymellon.com | |
Curitiba, November 13, 2013 | |||
Luiz Eduardo da Veiga Sebastiani Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer | |||
COMPANHIA PARANAENSE DE ENERGIA – COPEL | ||
By: |
/S/ Lindolfo Zimmer
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Lindolfo Zimmer CEO |
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 of future 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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