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Yes _______ No ___X____April 12, 2007
CPFL Energia announces acquisition of CMS Energy Brasil S.A. |
São Paulo, April 12, 2007 CPFL Energia announces to the market that on this day signed a purchase agreement for the direct acquisition of the CMS Energy Brasil S.A.(CMS).
A CMS is a holding that act through your subsidiaries in the segments of distribution, generation, commercialization and specialized customer services of electric energy.
The distribution segment through the performing of 4 distribution companies Companhia Paulista de Energia Elétrica, Companhia Sul Paulista de Energia, Companhia Jaguari de Energia e Companhia Luz e Força Mococa that together distribute energy for about 180 thousand customers, in 15 cities in the State of São Paulo and 3 cities in the State of Minas Gerais.
The energy sold in 2006 by CMS was 1,243 GWh, that resulted in a net revenue of R$ 294 million, EBITDA of R$ 73 million and net income of R$ 35 million.
The acquisition, which value is US$ 211 million (equivalent R$ 429 million), is aligned with CPFL Energia consolidation strategy, taking advantages of add value, in segments of distribution, generation and commercialization of electric energy. The distribution segment stands out for synergy gains added to continuous operational improvement allowing higher returns to the group The operation has yet to be submitted for approval by the appropriate regulatory board.
A CPFL Energia é o maior grupo privado do setor elétrico brasileiro, atuando nos segmentos de distribuição, comercialização e geração de energia elétrica. A CPFL é a única empresa privada do setor elétrico brasileiro que negocia suas ações simultaneamente no Novo Mercado Bovespa e na Bolsa de Nova Iorque, com ADRs nível III. A estratégia da empresa está focada em sua eficiência operacional, no crescimento sinérgico de seus negócios, com disciplina financeira e práticas de sustentabilidade, responsabilidade social e governança corporativa diferenciada. |
CPFL ENERGIA S.A.
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JOSÉ ANTONIO DE ALMEIDA FILIPPO
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José Antonio de Almeida Filippo
Chief Financial Officer and Head of Investor Relations
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