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CPFL ENERGIA S.A.
A Publicly Held Company
Corporate taxpayer’s ID (CNPJ) 02.429.144/0001-93
Company Registry (NIRE) 353.001.861-33
ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE MARKET
CPFL Energia S.A. ("Company") clarifies on press reports about possible negotiations with ERSA - Energias Renováveis S.A ("ERSA").
The Company announces it is constantly reviewing investment opportunities in Brazil that are in line with the strategy outlined in its Business Plan. In this context, investments in Renewable Energy, such as but not limited to the case reported in the press, are appropriately analyzed. The Company also informs that so far, negotiations, including with ERSA, are not conclusive and that any developments will be promptly disclosed in accordance with CVM Instruction 358/02 and corporate law.
São Paulo, April 17, 2011.
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CPFL ENERGIA S.A.
Lorival Nogueira Luz Junior
Chief Financial and
Investor Relations Officer
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/S/ LORIVAL NOGUEIRA LUZ JUNIOR
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Lorival Nogueira Luz Junior Chief Financial Officer and Head of Investor Relations |
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