SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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 March, 2020

Commission File Number 001-14491

TIM PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

TIM PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.

(Translation of Registrant's name into English)

Avenida João Cabral de Melo Neto, nº 850, Torre Norte, 12º andar – Sala 1212,
Barra da Tijuca - 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____ 

 

TIM PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A. Publicly-Held Company Corporate Taxpayer's ID (CNPJ/MF): 02.558.115/0001-21 Corporate Registry (NIRE): 33 300 276 963 TIM S.A. Publicly-Held Company Corporate Taxpayer's ID (CNPJ/MF): 02.421.421/0001-11 Corporate Registry (NIRE): 33.300.324.631

NOTICE TO THE MARKET

Partnership between TIM Brasil and Banco C6

TIM PARTICIPAÇÕES SA (“Company” or “TPAR”) (B3: TIMP3; NYSE: TSU) and its wholly-owned subsidiary TIM SA (“Subsidiary” or “TSA”), pursuant to Article 157 of Law 6,404 and the provisions of CVM Instruction 358, jointly inform its shareholders, the general market and other interested parties that:

TSA and BANCO C6 S.A. (“C6”), jointly called “Partners”, concluded the negotiations regarding a strategic partnership with the objective of developing combined offers with special benefits for the Partners’ customer bases. For the first time, digital banking and telecommunications services are joined in a single proposition. The agreement also provides for the possibility of exploring sales and payment channels synergies, expanding the distribution of offers and optimizing costs.

The Partners highlight the innovative character of the agreement they concluded, which is centered on delivering convenience through the integration of essential services to customers’ daily lives. This approach offers a great value creation potential for both companies through client base growth and higher customer loyalty. In this context, TIM wants to position itself ahead of the market, creating a competitive differentiation factor based on innovation and service offerings.

This agreement does not create a joint venture, therefore, TIM maintains the independence of its operations. However, depending on the evolution of the results of this partnership, TSA will become a minority shareholder in C6 through an objective-based compensation mechanism.

 

The Company will keep its shareholders and the market informed in accordance with the regulations in force.

Rio de Janeiro, March 26, 2020.

TIM Participações S.A.	TIM S.A.
Adrian Calaza Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer	Adrian Calaza Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer

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.

	TIM PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.
Date: March 26, 2020	By:	/s/ Adrian Calaza
		Name: Adrian Calaza
		Title: Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer TIM Participações S.A.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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