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 November, 2021

Commission File Number 1-14668

COMPANHIA PARANAENSE DE ENERGIA

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Energy Company of Paraná

(Translation of Registrant's name into English)

José Izidoro Biazetto, 158
81200-240 Curitiba, Paraná
Federative Republic of Brazil
+55 (41) 3331-4011

(Address of principal executive offices)

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____

Earnings Release 3Q21

LIST OF CONTENTS

Earnings Release 3Q21

1. Main Events in the Period

3Q21 Results

Copel's EBITDA, encompassing all factors, including non-recurring and discontinued operations, reached R$4,492.4 million, an increase of 274.8% compared to the R$1,198.6 million recorded in 3Q20. A significant part of this result reflects the positive effect caused by the gain on the divestment of Copel Telecomunicações, with an impact of R$1,723.9 million, and by the renegotiation of the hydrological risk (GSF), in the amount of R$1,570.5 million.

Adjusted EBITDA, excluding non-recurring items, reached R$1,286.7 million in 3Q21, 3.8% higher than the R$1,240.1 million recorded in 3Q20. This growth is mainly due to (i) the sale of the 641 GWh of energy produced by UTE Araucária (“UEGA”), (ii) the 8.3% growth in the wire market and the readjustment implemented after the 5th cycle of Copel Distribuição's tariff review, (iii) the increase in remuneration on transmission assets due to inflation, the greater asset base due to the RBSE reprofiling and new projects in operation, and (iv) the higher volume of energy sold in contracts bilateral and for free consumers by Copel Mercado Livre. These events were partially offset, mainly, by the 125.5% increase in the cost of electricity purchased for resale due to the water deficit in the period (average GSF of 51.1% in 3Q21 against 66.0% in 3Q20 and average PLD of R$581.7/MWh in 3Q21 against R$91.68/MWh in 3Q20).

More information in item 2.4.

Payment of Dividends and Interest on Equity (“JCP”)

On September 17, 2021, as resolved by the Board of Directors at the 208th Extraordinary Meeting, in accordance with the Dividend Policy approved on January 20, 2021, the distribution of dividends and Interest on Equity ("JCP" was approved) against net profits for the year calculated on June 30, 2021 (“Interim Income”), in the amount of R$1,436.6 million to be paid on November 30, 2021, of which R$1,197 million in dividends and R$239.6 million in JCP.

More information in the Notice to Shareholders of September 17, 2021 and Material Fact – 14/21.

Manifestation of the Controlling Shareholder on the Secondary Public Offering of UNITs

The State of Paraná, the Company's controlling shareholder, pursuant to Official Letter 035/2021, stated that it will no longer dispose of the Company's securities within the scope of the public offering of secondary distribution of share deposit certificates (Units), to be carried out by BNDES Participações SA — BNDESPAR, as disclosed in FR 09/21. More information in the Material Fact – 16/21.

Earnings Release 3Q21

Migration to Level 2 of Corporate Governance

The Company's Board of Directors ("CAD") approved, at a meeting held on October 14, 2021, the submission of the proposal to amend Copel's Bylaws for deliberation at the General Shareholders' Meeting, aiming at adherence to "Level 2" of Corporate Governance of B3 SA – Brasil, in line with material fact 16/21 of September 30, 2021. The Level 2 regulation establishes, among others, (i) 100% tag along for common and preferred shares, granting equitable treatment to the Company's shareholders; and (ii) voting rights for preferred shareholders in matters dealing with the transformation, incorporation, spin-off or merger of the Company. The EGM was called for November 26, 2021.

More information in the Notice to the Market – 41/21.

New Incentive Dismissal Program - PDI

As an integral part of the strategy of continuous improvement of efficiency and cost reduction, the Company launched on August 18, 2021 the New Incentive Resignation Program. The aforementioned Program contemplated three phases, initially including Copel Telecom employees, extending to the other employees of the Company from the second phase onwards, with a total voluntary adhesion of 509 employees, who will leave as of February 2022. The total cost estimated with indemnities is R$134.5 million, to be recognized in fiscal year 2021, with estimated annual savings of R$151.5 million.

More information in the Notices to the Market – 32 and 44/21.

GSF reconciliation

On September 28, 2021, the Board of Directors of its wholly owned subsidiary Copel Geração e Transmissão (“Copel GeT”) approved the adhesion to the reconciliation of the hydrological risk of the portion of assured energy not committed to the Regulated Contracting Environment (“ACR "), through the extension of the concession of its hydroelectric plants participating in the energy reallocation mechanism ("MRE"), with a positive impact of R$1.6 billion on its consolidated operating result (EBITDA) and approximately R$1.0 billion in net income for the year. The Company will proceed with the next steps for adhesion, including the signing of an acceptance term for the extension of the grant and waiver of the right to discuss the exemption or mitigation of hydrological risks related to the MRE.

More information in the Material Fact – 15/21.

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Copel Distribuição Wins ABRADEE Award for Best Dealership in Brazil

Copel Distribuição, a wholly owned subsidiary of Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL, was consolidated as the best energy distributor in Brazil by the ABRADEE 2021 Award, promoted for more than 20 years by the Brazilian Association of Electric Energy Distributors – ABRADEE. To win first place in the country, the good evaluation of customers was add to the quality of management and operation. The company obtained the best results in the evaluation of the client and in the economic-financial management, as well as the second place in the evaluation of the company's management, based on the FNQ model of excellence.

Copel Distribuição – efficient in 20.2%

Copel Distribuição recorded adjusted EBITDA of R$1,506.1 million in the last 12 months, an amount 17.5% higher than the R$1,281.5 million recorded in the same period of the previous year. This amount was 20.2% above the regulatory EBITDA of R$1,252.8 million for the same period, equivalent to an efficiency of R$253.3 million. The result represents an increase of 5.2 percentage points in relation to the 12-month accumulated efficiency recorded on June 30, 2021. It is noteworthy that the accumulated regulatory EBTIDA already has the effect in the RAB quarter with an increase of 70% by the 5th Cycle Periodic Tariff Review.

More information in item 4.2 and item 8.3.

Copel achieves greenhouse gas emissions inventory certification

For the second consecutive year, Copel achieved the highest level of certification in the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program, the main tool used in the country to understand, quantify and manage an organization's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The “Gold Seal” is awarded to companies that demonstrate compliance with all transparency criteria in the publication of their greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory. The seal recognizes the Company's efforts for sustainable development and the commitment of senior management to the establishment of emissions targets in favor of sustainability, ratified in the Neutrality Plan of Carbon from Copel. It is the ninth time that the Company has achieved certification. In 2020, Copel emitted 33,500 tCO2e (tonnes of CO2 equivalent), which represents an 85% reduction in the number of emissions over the last four years. In 2016 the value was 233.7 thousand tCO2e.

Electric Mobility and Sustainability

Copel, in partnership with Renault do Brasil, launched on October 25 the Carsharing Program for sharing electric cars and short-term rental. The program is another step towards the consolidation of electric mobility in the company, an initiative that began in 2018 with the implementation of the country's largest electric route, with 12 charging stations along 730 kilometers of the BR-277 highway, linking the extreme east to the extreme west of the state. The service addresses three global trends in the energy sector: digitization, decentralization and decarbonization. Vehicles are less polluting, quieter and use energy efficiently.

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“Copel Volt” Open Innovation Program

In line with the strategy of promoting digital transformation and a culture of innovation, on August 23, 2021, the Company started the Copel Volt Open Innovation Program, with the objective of leveraging solutions in the energy area from startups around the world. The objective is to attract startups with solutions already in operation in the national and international market and finance up to 5 proofs of concept, based on the selection of the best projects. The challenges of the Copel Volt program follow themes involving digital solutions, diversification of revenue sources, new business models, clean energy and new energy matrices. The Program will have several stages until the demo-day, on March 30, 2022, when the finalists will be able to publicly present what they have developed and the results achieved. After the results, Copel and the startups will evaluate the possibility of establishing new businesses together and reaching new markets. The incentive for open innovation is provide in item “iii” of the Investment Policy.

TPP Araucaria

Considering the unpredictability of the national energy supply given the predominance of low storage in the reservoirs of hydroelectric plants as a result of water scarcity, the Ministry of Mines and Energy published Normative Ordinance No. 13, of June 2, 2021, expanding the guidelines on the possibility of temporary dispatch of operationally available thermoelectric plants without commercialization contract. As a result, TPP Araucária remained in operation with Unit Variable Costs – CVU as shown below:

Orders relating to the CVU are available at <ri.copel.com/en/subsidiaries/copel-geracao-e-transmissao-s-a/>

Earnings Release 3Q21

Anticipation of the SHP Bela Vista Commercial Operation

With an estimated investment of R$224.0 million, the SHP Bela Vista project has 29.81MW of installed capacity and assured energy of 18.4 MW average, built on the Chopim River, in the municipalities of São João and Verê, located in the southwest of the state of Paraná. Participation in the A-6 auction held on August 31, 2018 sold 14.7 average MW in regulated contracts at the original price of R$195.70/MWh, which start of supply on January 1, 2024, term of 30 years and annual adjustment by IPCA. The works began in August 2019, with the entry into commercial operation of the first, second and third generating units on June 12, July 10 and August 15, 2021, respectively. The entry into commercial operation of the fourth unit is scheduled for the end of November.

Copel GeT Completed the 2021 Management Excellence Model (“MEG”) Evaluation Cycle

In order to improve the management model, on October 25, Copel Geração e Transmissão concluded the MEG evaluation cycle with professionals from the National Quality Foundation (“FNQ”). The evaluation board presented to the board and the interview coordinators the main impressions regarding the advances in the search for management excellence, highlighting strengths and opportunities for improvement. The complete diagnosis of management maturity with the score achieved will be make available by FNQ in November.

Copel Completes modernization of Foz do Areia Plant

Copel concluded the modernization of the Governador Bento Munhoz da Rocha Netto Plant (Foz do Areia) and put into operation the fourth and last generating unit of the hydroelectric plant to undergo renovation. The plant is the largest operated by the company, with 1,676 megawatts of total installed power, and is located on the Iguaçu River, in the municipality of Pinhão (PR). The extensive renovation and equipment replacement project lasted nearly six years and absorbed R$150 million in investments. With the new configuration, the four generating units produce more energy than the old ones using the same amount of water.

COMPAGAS – Right of First Refusal

The Board of Directors of the Company resolved, at a meeting held on September 17, 2021, not to exercise the preemptive right in the acquisition of all shares issued by Companhia Paranaense de Gás ("Compagas") held of Petrobras Gás SA (“Gaspetro”), as provided for in the Compagas Shareholders' Agreement. The Company's decision took into account the valuation of the asset and the strategic objective of maintaining the focus on its core business in electricity. More information in the Notice to the Market – 35/21.

Earnings Release 3Q21

Copel Mercado Livre has a new Director General

On October 25, Mr. Fillipe Henrique Neves Soares took office as General Director of Copel Comercialização SA (“Copel Mercado Livre”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Copel, replacing Mr. Marcílio Ulysses Nagayama, who held the position during the transition after the departure of Mr. Franklin Kelly Miguel. Mr. Fillipe Henrique Neves Soares holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (2005), a Masters in Electrical Engineering from Universidade de São Paulo - USP (2009) and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Universidade de São Paulo – USP (2017). He recently performed the role of Technical Director of ABRACE (Brazilian Association of Large Industrial Consumers of Energy and Free Consumers), an entity of which he was a member of the Board of Directors in 2017. He was also Vice-President of the Board of ABIAPE (Brazilian Association of Investors in Energy Self-Production) between 2017 and 2018, Executive Director of the Machadinho Consortium in 2018, member of the Board of Directors of Serra do Falcão Energia SA between 2017 and 2018 and commercial energy manager of Alcoa Alumínio SA between 2013 and 2018.

Copel Geração e Transmissão has a New Operation and Maintenance Director

On September 21, 2021, Mr. Carlos Frederico Pontual Moraes took over as Operation and Maintenance Director of Copel Geração e Transmissão SA. Mr. Carlos has a degree in a Corporate Governance Development Program from the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance - IBGC (2021); Postgraduate in Project Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas - FGV (2013); Leadership Development Program from the London School of Business (2012); Management Development Program by Instituto da Gestão - INTG (2012); and Graduation in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Pernambuco - UFPE (2001). He served as Transmission Director for Latin America for Sterlite Power (2018-2021); Independent consultant specializing in the energy sector (2017-2018); General Director of the Latin American Unit, Operations Director and Operations General Manager of Areva Renewables Brasil (2016-2017); Portfolio Manager at Areva Koblitz S.A. (2009-2011); Project Manager, Operation and Maintenance Coordinator, Implementation Coordinator and Mechanical Project Engineer at Koblitz S.A. (2000-2009).

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Monitoring Committee

Covid-19's Monitoring Committee continues to follow the guidelines of Organs regulatory bodies, as well as reinforcing the procedures for the prevention of safety and health in all of the Company's environments. The plan gradually return to on-site activities is under study and takes into account the current scenario of the pandemic, as well as the evolution of cases and vaccination of Copel's workforce. Further information in explanatory notes 1.a of our Interim Financial Information – “IFI” in English or “DFI” in Portuguese.

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2. Financial Performance

The analyzes below refer to the third quarter of 2021, compared to the same period of 2020.

2.1 Operating Revenues

Net operating revenue totaled R$6,977.8 million in 3Q21, a 61.2% growth compared to the R$4,329.8 million recorded in 3Q20. This result is mainly a reflection of:

(i) the 144.6% growth in the “electricity sales to distributors” line, mainly due to (a) the sale of 641 GWh of energy produced by TPP Araucária in 3Q21; (b) the higher volume of energy sold in bilateral contracts by Copel Mercado Livre (2,983 GWh in 3Q21 against 1,918 GWh in 3Q20); and (c) the sale of 520 GWh by Copel Distribuição in the spot market with an average PLD of R$581.76/MWh in 3Q21 against R$91.68/MWh in 3Q20;

(ii) the 34.8% growth in the “Use of the main distribution and transmission grid” line, mainly due to (a) the 8.3% growth in Copel Distribuição's grid market in the period; (b) higher remuneration at the distributor due to the readjustment applied by the 5th tariff review cycle with an average effect of 8.73% on the TUSD; (c) the increase in remuneration on transmission assets as a result of the higher IPCA; (d) the periodic tariff review applied to transmission agreement; and (e) the larger asset base due to the RBSE reprofiling and new developments in operation (Lot E and transmission agreement nº 060); and

(iii) the 19.3% increase in “electricity sales to final customers” revenue, mainly due to the tariff review by Copel Distribuição which had an average effect on the “TE” component of 11.32%, from the growth in energy consumption in the distributor's captive market (+3.4% in 3Q21) and a 75.9% increase in the volume of energy sold to free consumers by Copel Mercado Livre (2,112 GWh in 3Q21 against 1,201 GWh in 3Q20).

Also highlighted are:

(i) the 56.7% increase in the “distribution of piped gas” line, mainly influenced by the higher volume of sales by Compagas to TPP Araucária and by the tariff adjustment, with an average effect of 18.2%, applied to consumers as of August 1, 2021;

(ii) the positive balance of R$885.1 million in the result of sectorial financial assets and liabilities in 3Q21, against R$242.3 million in the same period of the previous year, due to higher costs with electricity purchased for resale and system usage charges higher than those considered in the calculation of Copel Distribuição's electricity tariff; and (iii) a 52.9% drop in the “other operating revenues” line (R$ 75.8 million in 3Q21 against R$160.8 million in 3Q20), mainly due to the extraordinary registration of R$103, 5 million in 3Q20 referring to the mark-to-market (“Mark-to-Market”) of Copel Mercado Livre's energy purchase and sale contracts.

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Considering the first nine months of 2021, net operating revenue reached R$17,390.6, an amount 34.0% higher than the R$12,978.1 million recorded in the same period of 2020, mainly due to (i) the increase of 84.2 % in “electricity sales to distributors”, mainly due to the sale of the 1,835 GWh of energy produced by TPP Araucária (“UEGA”), the 63.5% increase in the volume of energy sold in bilateral contracts by Copel Mercado Livre and the sale of 1,256 GWh by Copel Distribuição in the spot market, of which 520 GWh in 3Q21, a period that recorded an average PLD of R$581.76; (ii) the 26.4% growth in revenue from “use of the main distribution and transmission grid”, mainly due to the 7.5% increase in Copel Distribuição's grid market and the tariff revisions applied at Copel Distribuição and in the Annual Permitted Revenues (“RAPs”) of transmission facilities; and (iii) the growth in “electricity sales to final customers” revenue, mainly due to the higher volume of energy sold to free consumers by Copel Mercado Livre.

It also stands out the increase of R$1,410.4 million in the "result of sectorial financial assets and liabilities" in the year 2021 compared to the same period of the previous year, due to higher costs with electricity purchased for resale and system usage charges higher than those considered in the calculation of the tariff, a consequence of the hydrological deficit and thermal dispatch out of the order of merit.

In the context of the divestment process of Copel Telecomunicações, concluded on August 3, 2021, the result of the operation is presented as a discontinued operation. 

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2.2 Operating Costs and Expenses

In 3Q21, operating costs and expenses increased 31.4%, totaling R$4,597.9 million, mainly as a result of (i) the 125.5% increase in expenses with “electricity purchased for resale”, due to, above all, the need to purchase energy to meet the contracts as a result of the water crisis (average GSF of 51.1% in 3Q21 against 66.0% in 3Q20), the increase in costs with bilateral contracts to support the higher volume of energy sold by Copel Mercado Livre and from the higher costs of Copel Distribuição with energy contracted in the regulated environment; (ii) the recording of R$551.7 million in the “materials and supplies for power electricity” line, against R$21.3 million in 3Q20, as a result of the increased purchase of natural gas for the operation of TPP Araucária; and (iii) the 13.8% increase in the line "charge of the main distribution and transmission grid", mainly due to higher expenses with system services charges - (ESS), resulting from the higher dispatch of thermal plants outside the order of merit in the period. These increases were partially offset by the positive effect of R$1,570.5 million recorded in the " other cost and expenses" line, arising from the reconciliation of the hydrological risk of the portion of assured energy not committed to the Regulated Contracting Environment ("ACR") , which extended the granting of hydroelectric power plants participating in the energy reallocation mechanism (“MRE”) and the 32.1% reduction in provisions and reversals, mainly due to the lower provision for litigation related to civil lawsuits.

PMSO expenses, excluding provisions and reversals and disregarding the effect of the renegotiation of the hydrological risk (non-recurring event), increased by 1.9% compared to the same period of the previous year, mainly due to the increase of 12.3% in expenses with personnel and management and the 20.5% growth in costs with third-party services, basically due to higher expenses with communication, processing and transmission of data and with maintenance of the electrical system, partially offset by the reduction of 54.4% in “other costs and expenses operating”, mainly due to the positive effect of the sale of the former headquarters building of Copel (approximately R$27.9 million).

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Specifically on "personnel and management" costs, the 12.3% increase is related to (i) the higher profit sharing record ("PLR"), which includes in the calculation basis the effect of the GSF reconciliation on the profit, but excludes the result of the sale of Copel Telecom, and (ii) the increase in the provision for the incentive dismissal program (“PDI”). Neutralizing the effects of the provision for PDI and PLR, the "personnel and management" line would have decreased by 3.9% compared to the same period of the previous year, despite the salary readjustment of 3.89% applied through a collective agreement in October 2020. This drop in personnel and management expenses basically reflects the reduction of 592 employees, mainly, through Incentive Dismissal Programs (PDI) carried out in the period.

Also noteworthy was the 71.6% increase in the "natural gas and supplies for the gas business" line, because of the higher volume of gas sold by Compagas, and the increase in the allowance for doubtful accounts (R$ 48, 4 million in 3Q21 against R$20.1 million in 3Q20), mainly due to the higher price of electricity due to the tariff readjustment at Copel Distribuição and the application of tariff flags.

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In the year to September, total operating costs and expenses reached R$12,857.7 million, 30.5% higher than the R$9,848.9 million recorded in the same period in 2020, mainly due to (i) of the 58.4% growth in expenses with “electricity purchased for resale”, mainly due to the purchase of energy to meet the contracts due to the higher hydrological deficit in the period (average GSF of 51.1% in 3Q21 vs 66,0% in 3Q20) and the higher cost of bilateral contracts to cover the higher volume of energy sold by Copel Mercado Livre; (ii) the R$1,013.0 million increase in “materials and supplies for power electricity”, as a result of the acquisition of natural gas for the operation of TPP Araucária; (iii) the 63.2% increase in the “charge of the main distribution and transmission grid” line, mainly due to the higher dispatch from thermal plants outside the order of merit. These increases were partially offset by the positive effect of R$1,570.5 million recorded in the line "other cost and expenses" due to the renegotiation of the hydrological risk and by the 76.3% reduction in "provisions and reversals" (R$98,7 million in 3Q21 against R$415.5 million in 3Q20), mainly due to the reversal of the UEGA impairment and the lower provision for litigation in civil lawsuits due to the review of the evaluation of the Company's legal advisors. Explanatory Statement No. 30 of our Interim Financial Statements.

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2.3 Equity in the Earnings of Subsidiaries

Equity in the earnings of subsidiaries reflects gains and losses from investments in Copel’s investees and jointly controlled company, are presented in the table below.

2.4 EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization), excluding non-recurring items, reached R$1,286.7 million in 3Q21, 3.8% higher than the R$1,240.1 million recorded in 3Q20. This growth is mainly due to (i) the 144.6% increase in “electricity sales to distributors”, mainly due to (a) the sale of the 641 GWh of energy produced by TPP Araucária; and (b) the higher volume of energy sold in bilateral contracts by Copel Mercado Livre (2,983 GWh in 3Q21 against 1,918 GWh in 3Q20); (ii) the 34.8% growth in the “Use of the main distribution and transmission grid” line, mainly due to (a) the 8.3% growth in Copel Distribuição's grid market in the period; (b) higher remuneration at the distributor due to the adjustment applied by the 5th tariff review cycle; (c) the increase in remuneration on transmission assets as a result of the higher IPCA; (d) the periodic tariff review applied to transmission agreements; and (e) the larger asset base due to the RBSE reprofiling and new developments in operation (Lot E and transmission cagreement nº 060); and (iii) the 75.9% increase in the volume of energy sold to free consumers by Copel Mercado Livre (2,112 GWh in 3Q21 against 1,201 GWh in 3Q20). These events were partially offset by (i) the 125.5% increase in the cost of “electricity purchased for resale” due to the water deficit in the period (average GSF of 51.1% in 3Q21 against 66.0% in 3Q20 and average PLD of R$581.76/MWh in 3Q21 against R$91.68/MWh in 3Q20); (ii) an increase of R$530.5 million in the “materials and supplies for power electricity” line as a result of the increased purchase of natural gas for the UEGA operation; and (iii) growth of 13.8% in the line “charge of the main distribution and transmission grid” due to the higher thermal dispatch, outside the order of merit, to deal with the current water crisis.

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EBITDA including all factors, including non-recurring and discontinued operations, reached R$4,492.3 million, an increase of 274.8% compared to the R$1,198.6 million recorded in 3Q20. This result basically reflects, in addition to the items already described, (i) the gain on the divestment of Copel Telecomunicações, with a positive impact of R$1,723.9 million; (ii) positive effect of R$1,570.5 million related to the renegotiation of the hydrological risk (GSF); and (iii) sale of the property of the company's former headquarters in the amount of R$27.9 million. This increase was partially offset by the positive effect of R$103.5 million recorded in 3Q20 related to the mark-to-market (“Mark-to-Market”) of Copel Mercado Livre's energy purchase and sale agreements and by the increase in the PLR due to the reconciliation of the hydrological risk (GSF).

Adjusted EBTIDA with non-recurring items are listed in the table below:

In the first nine months of the year, adjusted EBITDA reached R$4,097.3 million, 16.6% up on the R$3,514.4 million recorded in the same period in 2020, mainly explained by (i) the 84.2% increase in “electricity sales to distributors”, due to the sale of 1,835 GWh of energy produced by UTE Araucária (“UEGA”) and the higher volume of energy sold in bilateral contracts by Copel Mercado Livre; (ii) the 24.6% growth in revenue from “use of the main distribution and transmission grid”, mainly due to the 7.5% increase in Copel Distribuição's wire market and the tariff revisions applied at Copel Distribuição and in the Annual Permitted Revenues (“APRs”) of transmission assets; and (iii) the higher volume of energy sold to free consumers by Copel Mercado Livre. Effects partially offset by the higher cost of purchasing electricity for resale arising from the increase in the hydrological deficit in 2021.

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2.5 Financial Result

In 3Q21, the financial result was a negative R$110.5 million, against a positive R$47.0 million recorded in 3Q20, mainly due to (i) a 21.7% reduction in financial income, mainly due to the decrease of R$106.5 million in income and monetary variation on the CRC transfer, due to the full settlement of the outstanding balance by the Government of the State of Paraná on August 10, 2021 (more information in item 3.1); (ii) a 44.2% increase in financial expenses, mainly due to (a) an increase in costs with debt charges (+R$115.8 million) due to higher interest rates on loans and financing, and (b) increase in exchange variation about purchase Itaipu electric power (+R$10.4 million). These results were partially offset by the reduction of R$46.4 million in costs associated with monetary variation and adjustment to present value of accounts payable related to concession and, by the increase of R$36.2 million in income from financial investments, basically due to, the increase in the Selic rate and greater availability of cash in the period.

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2.6 Consolidated Net Income

In 3Q21, Copel recorded net income of R$1,746.6 million, an amount 161.5% higher than the R$668.0 million reported in the same period in 2020, mainly explained by the positive effect of R$1,036.6 in the recognition of compensation related to the reconciliation of hydrological risk (GSF).

The amounts above do not consider the effects of the accounting reclassification referring to discontinued operations of Copel Telecom. Thus, including amounts from discontinued operations, net income was R$2,852.6 million against R$680.4 million recorded in 3Q20. More details in our Interim Financial Information – “IFI” in English or “DFI” in Portuguese (Note 41).

In the first nine months of the year, net income considering the effects of discontinued operations was R$4,652.4 million, 67.0% higher than the R$2,786.3 million recorded in the same period of the previous year.

2.7 Consolidated Income Statement

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3. Main Accounts and Balance Sheet Changes

The main accounts and changes in the Balance Sheet in relation to December 2020 are described below. Additional information can be found in the Notes to our Interim Financial Information.

3.1 Main Accounts

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Bonds and Securities

As of September 30, 2021, cash and cash equivalents of Copel's wholly-owned subsidiaries (cash, cash equivalents and bonds and securities) totaled R$5,170.2 million, 47% higher than the R$3,523.2 million registered in December, 2020. These funds were mainly invested in Bank Deposit Certificates (CDBs) and Repurchase Agreements. These investments yield between 65.0% and 100.8% of the variation rate of the Interbank Deposit Certificate - CDI.

CRC Transferred to the State of Paraná

Through the fourth amendment to the CRC Account Agreement signed on January 21, 2005, the Company renegotiated the recoverable rate deficit account or CRC Account balance on December 31, 2004 with the State of Paraná at R$1,197.4 million, to be paid in 244 monthly installments recalculated by the “price” amortization system, adjusted for IGP-DI, plus interest at 6.65% per year. The first installment was due on January 30, 2005, with subsequent and consecutive due dates.

The Company's management and the State of Paraná maintained until August 10, 2021 the contract for trading the Accounts to be Offset - CRC. The State of Paraná complied with the agreed terms and made all payments under the contracted conditions. On July 14, 2021, Official Letter No. 443/2021 - GS/SEFA was received, through which the Government of the State of Paraná expresses its intention to carry out the full settlement of the CRC Account Agreement ("CRC"). On August 10, 2021, the Government of the State of Paraná fully paid off the debt balance restated on a daily pro rata basis of the Offset Account (“CRC”) in the amount of R$1,431.2 million. More details in our Interim Financial Information – “IFI” in English or “DFI” in Portuguese (Note 8).

Sectorial Financial Assets and Liabilities

As of December 31, 2014, Copel Distribuição has recognized sectorial financial assets and/or liabilities in its financial statements as a result of an amendment to the concession agreement, that guarantees that the residual amounts of items of Portion A and other financial components not recovered or returned via tariffs will be included in, or discounted from, the calculation of the indemnification for non-amortized assets at the expiration of the concession. As of September 30, 2021, the Company had a net asset of R$579.3 million. More detail in our IFI (Note 9).

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Accounts Receivable Related to the Concession

This line refers to accounts receivable related to the contracts for the concession of electric power generation, transmission and distribution, and distribution of natural gas activities. The amounts refer to (i) the concession fee paid as a result of the auction involving the Governador Parigot de Souza Power Plant – HPP GPS, won by Copel GeT on November 25, 2015 (R$712.3 million), (ii) its investments in infrastructure and financial remuneration that have not been or will not be recovered via tariffs until the expiration of the concession (R$1,106.0 million), (iii) the gas distribution concession agreement - Compagas (R$223.8 million) and (iv) to the electricity generation concession contract due to the expiration of the concessions of HPP GPS and HPP Mourão I (R$96.5 million). On June 30, 2021, the balance of the account totaled R$2,138.6 million. More details in our IFI (Note 10).

Contract Assets

CPC 47/IFRS 15 came into effect on January 1, 2018 and brought the concept of “contract assets” referring to the right to consideration conditioned to the compliance with obligations to operate and maintain infrastructure, rather than passage of time only (concept of “financial asset”). Consequently, the Company changed the classification of assets related to the concession of electric power distribution and transmission, and distribution of piped gas services into contract assets. The construction works for the distribution of electric power and piped gas are now classified as contract assets during the construction period (reclassification from ongoing intangible assets into contract assets). The Company also changed the classification to contract assets of RBSE assets ratified for consideration after the first Annual Permitted Revenue - APR cycle, which started in July 2017. On September 30, 2021, the account balance totaled R$6,544.8 million. More details in our IFI (Note 11).

Investments, Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets

The balance in the “investments” account grew 10.1% in 3Q21, mainly reflecting the equity in earnings recorded in the period. The “fixed assets” account decreased 1.9%, mainly due to the depreciation of the period. The “intangible” account grew by 26.3%.

Right-of-use assets

With the adoption of CPC 06 (R2) / IFRS 16, the company recognized the right-of-use asset. The pronouncement replaces CPC 06 (R1) / IAS 17 - Leases, as well as related interpretations (ICPC 03 / IFRIC 4, SIC 15 and SIC 27). The adoption of the new standard eliminates the accounting of operating lease for the lessee, presenting a single lease model consisting of initially recognizing all leases in assets and liabilities at present value and recognizing the depreciation of the right-of-use asset and the interest of the lease separately in the result. As of September 30, 2021, the balance of the account totaled R$192.4 million. More details in our IFI (Note 28).

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3.2 Balance Sheet – Assets

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3.3 Debt

Gross Debt

Copel's consolidated debt totaled R$10,459.0 million on September 30, 2021, a increase of 5.2% compared to the amount recorded on December 31, 2020, of R$9,946.0 million. Note that there was a reclassification to Liabilities associated with assets classified as held for sale (Note 41).

At the end of 2Q21, the Company's gross indebtedness represented 47.7% of consolidated shareholders' equity, of R$21,917.1 million, equivalent to R$8.01 per share (Equity Value per Share – VPA), and R$7.89 per share considering the Shareholders' Equity attributed to the controlling shareholders. The breakdown of the balance of loans is shown in the table below:

Loans, financing and debentures maturities are presented below:

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Endorsements and Guarantees

Until September 30th, 2021, the Company had R$960.4 million in guarantees and endorsements, as shown below.

Copel’s consolidated net debt (loans, financing and debentures less cash and cash equivalents) and the net debt/EBITDA ratio are shown in the following chart:

EBITDA 12 months. Does not consider discontinued operations. Excludes equity income. Current: Cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, collaterals and escrow accounts. Non-current: Securities, other temporary investments, collaterals and escrow accounts. Debt: Loans, financing and debentures (current and non-current).

Net Debt by Subsidiary

The following table shows the gross debt and net debt of the subsidiaries:

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Accounts Payable related to the Concession

Use of Public Property

It refers to the concession charges for the use of public property incurred since the execution of the project’s concession agreement until the end of the concession.

Provisions for Legal Claims

The Company is involved in a series of lawsuits in different courts and instances. Copel’s management, based on its legal advisors’ opinion, maintains a provision for legal claims for those cases assessed as probable losses. The balances of provisions for legal claims are as follows:

The lawsuits classified as possible losses (those that are not provisioned in the balance sheet), as estimated by the Company and its controlled companies at the end of June, 2021, totaled R$5,438.4 million, 4.4% higher than that registered in December, 2020 (R$ 5,210.2 million), distributed in lawsuits of the following natures: civil (R$ 3,265.7 million), regulatory (R$ 1,355.4 million), fiscal (R$ 509.7 million), labor (R$ 304.3 million) and employee benefits (R$ 3.3 million). (More details in our IFI Note 30.2).

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3.4 Balance Sheet – Liabilities

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4. Performance of the Main Companies

4.1 Copel Geração e Transmissão (Consolidated Result)

Copel GeT reported an EBITDA of R$2,304.1 million in 3Q21, an increase of 222.4% compared to R$714.7 million in 3Q20. This result reflects, above all, the effect of the reconciliation of the Hydrological Risk (GSF) referring to the portion of assured energy not committed to the Regulated Contracting Environment ("ACR"), through the extension of the concession of its hydroelectric plants participating in the mechanism of energy reallocation (“MRE”), with a positive impact of R$1,560.9 million.

Excluding the extraordinary effects of the reconciliation and others listed below, Copel GeT's adjusted EBITDA was practically in line with that presented in 3Q20, with a reduction of 0.6%.

This result is mainly due to higher costs with (i) electricity purchased for resale (R$592.4 million in 3Q21 against R$49.5 million in 3Q20), as a result of the need to purchase energy to meet the contracts given the higher hydrological deficit in the period (average GSF of 51.1% in 3Q21 vs 66.0% in 3Q20) and higher energy prices; and (ii) materials and supplies for power eletricity, mainly due to the dispatch of UEGA (R$559.1 million in 3Q21 against R$22.0 million in 3Q20).

These results were partially offset by (i) 128.6% growth in electricity sales to distributors (R$1.7 billion in 3Q21 against R$747.4 million in 3Q20), mainly due to the sale of 641 GWh energy produced by UEGA, which was dispatched in the third quarter of that year due to the worsening of hydrological conditions and the reduction of available energy in the system; and (b) the higher volume of energy sold through bilateral contracts (3,377 GWh in 3Q21); (ii) the 36.1% increase in revenue from the use of the main transmission grid (R$318 million in 3Q21 against R$233.7 million in 3Q20) due to (a) the increase in remuneration on transmission facilities as a result of the higher IPCA; and (b) periodic tariff review applied to transmission agreements; and (c) larger asset base due to the RBSE reprofiling and new developments in operation (Lot E and transmission agreement nº 060).

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The manageable costs, excluding the GSF renegotiation, provisions and reversals, decreased by 1.1%, mainly due to the 30.4% reduction in the line of other operating costs and expenses due to the balance of revenues with a new value of replacement - VNR of Copel GeT plants. This was partially offset by the increase in third-party services, basically due to the increase in expenses with maintenance of the electricity system resulting from the entry into operation of new assets.

Excluding the provisions for Performance Incentive Program – “PPD” and Profit Sharing Program – “PLR”, the personnel and management account decreased by 2.2% in relation to the values registered in 3Q20. In real terms, the reduction of the item would reach 11.7% (R$9.8 million), considering the accumulated inflation of 10.78% (from October 2020 to September 2021).

It is also worth noting the growth in the result of equity in earnings of subsidiaries (R$ 120.7 million in 3Q21 against R$52.5 million in 3Q20), justified by: (i) higher monetary restatement on the assets of the transmission agreements, completion of works on the new Sinop facilities of Matrinchã, Guaraciaba and Cantareira; (ii) reduction in provisions for litigation, as a result of the reassessment of the Company's legal advisors, mainly in civil and property claims and expropriations. More details can be found in Note 28 to the Interim Financial Statements of Copel Geração e Transmissão. 

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The table below shows the main indicators of Copel GeT:

In the first nine months of 2021, Copel GeT recorded operating income of R$5,452.1 million, an increase of 61.7% compared to the same period of the previous year, while operating costs and expenses decreased by 2.8 %, totaling R$1,870.6 million in the period. Net income reached R2,564.5 million and EBITDA totaled R$4,264.7 million, an increase of 169.6% and 118.9%, respectively, compared to the first nine months of 2020. This positive result in the 9M21 mainly reflects the GSF reconciliation. In addition, the increase in “electricity sales to distributors” line (increase of 92.0% compared to 9M20), growth of 57.1% in “use of the main transmission grid” line and the better equity in earnings of subsidiaries income result ( R$271 million in 9M21 against R$79 million in 9M20).

4.2 Copel Distribuição

In 3Q21, Copel Distribuição recorded an EBITDA of R$453.8 million, a 34.8% increase over the R$336.7 million recorded in 3Q20, mainly due to the 30.9% growth in revenue from use of the main distribution grid, reflecting the 8.3% growth in Copel Distribuição's grid market and the result of its 5th periodic tariff review, which took place as of June 24, 2021, with the average effect of an increase of 8.73 % in tariffs for the use of distribution systems (TUSD). Net income in 3Q21 was R$238.7 million, an increase of 30.2% compared to R$183.3 million in 3Q20.

The table below shows Copel Distribuição's main indicators:

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Excluding the extraordinary effects listed below, adjusted EBITDA in 3Q21 was R$466.8 million, a result 30.4% above that recorded in 3Q20. In 9M21, adjusted EBITDA was R$1,185.9 million, an 8.3% increase compared to the same period in 2020.

Manageable costs, excluding provisions and reversals, decreased by 4.9% compared to 3Q20, mainly due to the sale of the former Copel headquarters building (approximately R$27.9 million), recorded as a cost reversal under "other operating costs and expenses" line, and the reduction in leasing and rent expenses, partially offset by the 8.9% increase in third-party services expenses, due to higher expenses with maintenance of the electricity system, and by the 4.4% growth in expenses with personnel and management, especially as an effect of the increase in profit sharing program(PLR), due to the better results of the Company and the Copel GeT recognition of the GSF reconciliation.

Excluding the effects of provisions for Performance Incentive Program – “PPD”, Profit Sharing Program – “PLR”, and Indemnification for voluntary dismissal – “PDI”, the personal and management account decreased by 7.3% compared to the values recorded in 3Q20, a result, especially, the reduction of 458 employees between the periods. In real terms, the reduction of this item would reach 16.3% (R$25.9 million), considering the accumulated inflation of 10.78% (from October 2020 to September 2021).

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Also highlighted are:

4.3 Copel Comercialização (Copel Mercado Livre)

In 3Q21, Copel Mercado Livre recorded an EBITDA of R$9.7 million, 90.9% lower than the R$107.1 million in 3Q20, mainly reflecting the higher operating costs of electricity purchased for resale. In the years to date, EBITDA decreased 52.4% compared to the same period in 2020.

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The main indicators of Copel Mercado Livre are as follows:

Excluding the extraordinary effects, adjusted EBITDA in 3Q21 was R$28.3 million, against R$3.7 million in 3Q20.

In the first nine months of 2021, Copel Mercado Livre recorded an operating revenue of R$3,285.0 million, an increase of 86.7% compared to the same period of the previous year, while operating costs and expenses increased by 99.5 %, totaling R$3,214.8 million in the period. Net income reached R$52.9 million and EBITDA totaled R$70.3 million, an decrease of 48% and 52.4%, respectively, compared to the same period of 2020.

4.4 Accounting Information

Accounting information concerning Copel’s interests in other companies on September 30, 2021, is shown in the following table:

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5. Investment

In March 2021, the Board of Directors approved the Company's Investment Policy. Said Policy was the object of analysis and approval by the Investment and Innovation Committee, which was established by the new Bylaws of March 11, 2021, whose main purpose is to improve discipline in the allocation of capital, being an essential tool for the execution of strategic guidelines for sustainable growth, generation of value for shareholders and the perpetuity of our energy business.

The Policy establishes the criteria for the selection, prioritization, evaluation, approval and monitoring of investments. Among the various aspects, the Policy segregates investment opportunities in three groups that will be prioritized as follows:

The Investment and Innovation Committee meets ordinarily once a month and extraordinarily whenever necessary, analyzing and issuing recommendations for the Company's investment proposals.

The following chart shows the investment program carried out in 3Q21 and scheduled for 2021:

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6. Power Market and Tariffs

6.1 Grid Market (TUSD)

Copel Distribuição’s grid market, composed of the captive market, the supply of power to concessionaires and permissionaires in the State of Paraná, and all the free consumers in its concession area, recorded an 8.3% growth in energy consumption in 3Q21 and an accumulated growth of 7.5% in the year, as shown in the following table:

The result observed is due to: (i) the good performance of industrial production in Paraná, which grew by 8.2% in July and 8.7% in August 2021 compared to the previous year, above the national average in the year (which is 15.1% in the state, against 9.2% in Brazil), with emphasis on the food, cellulose and paper and wood products; (ii) the resumption of electricity consumption in the commercial segment for the sixth consecutive month, and (iii) the 3.4% increase in the consumption of the captive market, mainly due to the performance residential and commercial segments. Although the positive variations in consumption reflect the low comparative base of the same period of the previous year, due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic from the second half of March 2020, it is verified, when considering the year 2019 as a comparative base (pre-pandemic period), a solid growth in the grid market, with an increase of 5.3% in 3Q21 and 4.7% in 9M21, as shown in the table below.

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6.2 Captive Market – Copel Distribuição

Energy sales to Copel Distribuição’s captive market totaled 4,596 GWh in 3Q21, an increase of 3.4% compared to 3Q20. The following table shows captive market trends by consumption segment:

More information in the Notices to the Market – 43/21

6.3 Energy Sales to Final Customers

Energy Sales to Final Customers, which represent the volume of energy sold to final consumers and comprises Copel Distribuição’s sales in the captive market and Copel Geração e Transmissão’s and Copel Mercado Livre’s sales in the free market, grew by 8.7% between July and September 2021. The following table shows the breakdown of energy by consumption segment:

6.4 Total Energy Sold

Total energy sold by Copel, composed of sales in all markets by Copel Distribuição, Copel Geração e Transmissão, Wind Farms, and Copel Mercado Livre totaled 16,988 GWh in 3Q21, an increase of 21.8%. The following table shows Copel’s total energy sales, broken down by Copel Distribuição, Copel Geração e Transmissão, Wind Farms, and Copel Mercado Livre:

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TPP Araucária

Additionally, TPP Araucária has had a relevant dispatch in 2021, as a result of the hydrological conditions in the South region and the reduction of energy available in the system. The comparison with the amount of energy produced by the thermoelectric plant in the same period in 2020 is shown in the table below:

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6.5 Energy Flow

Energy Flow – Copel Dis

Energy Flow – Copel GeT

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Energy Flow – Wind Farms

Energy Flow – Copel Mercado Livre

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Consolidated Energy Flow (July to September 2021)

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6.6 Tariffs

Sales to Distributors Average Tariff (CCEARs) – Copel Geração e Transmissão

Power Purchase Average Tariff – Copel Distribuição

Sales to Final Customers Average Tariff Copel Distribuição

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7. Capital Market

7.1 Capital Stock

COPEL's share capital is R$10,800.0 million, comprising shares with no par value. In September 2021, the Company's capital is represented as follows:

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7.2 Stock Performance

Outstanding shares totaled 68.93% of the Company's capital. At the end of September 2021, Copel's market value was R$19,390.1 million.

On B3, common registered common shares ON (CPLE3) were present in 100% of the trading sessions, closing the period quoted at R$6.66 with a negative variation of 4.9%, compared to December 31, 2020; Class B PNB registered preferred shares (CPLE6) were present in 100% of the trading sessions, closing the period quoted at R$7.28 with a negative variation of 2.8%, compared to December 31, 2020. In the same period, the Ibovespa had a positive variation of 6.75%. The UNITs (CPLE11) began trading on April 26, 2021 and, since then, they have been present in 100% of the trading sessions, closing the period quoted at R$35.73 with a positive variation of 12.7%.

In the IEE (Electric Energy Sector Index) portfolio, Copel has a 5.66% share. In the B3 Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE), Copel has a 1.75% share.

On the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), until April 27, 2021, ON shares were traded at "Level 1" in the form of ADR's, under the code ELPVY, and were present in 41% of the trading sessions, closing that period quoted. at US$ 1.30 with a negative variation of 6.5%, compared to December 31, 2020; PNB shares were traded at “Level 3” in the form of ADS's, under the ticker ELP, and were present in 100% of the trading sessions, closing that period quoted at US$ 1.13 with a negative variation of 21.0%, compared to December 31, 2020. The UNITs (ELP) began trading on April 28, 2021 and, since then, they have been present in 100% of the sessions, closing the period quoted at US$ 6.53 with a positive variation of 14.4%. The DOW JONES index had a positive variation of 10.6% in the period.

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On the LATIBEX (Latin American Stock Market in Euros), linked to the Madrid Stock Exchange, PNB shares are traded under the code XCOP, they were present in 24% of the trading sessions, closing the periodquoted at €1.16, with positive variation of 22.1%, compared to December 31, 2020. In the same period, the Latibex index had a positive variation of 2.7%. As of April 26, 2021, ON shares were launched in that market, under the code XCOPO, however without trading. On the same date, UNITs were launched, under the code XCOPU, which since then have been present in 2% of trading sessions, closing the period quoted at €4.46, with a negative variation of 2.19%.

The table below summarizes the behavior of Copel's shares in the period.

(*) Trading session from 04/26/2021

(**) UNIT - Trading session from 04/28/2021

The new Company Bylaws, approved by the Extraordinary General Meeting held on March 11, 2021, establishes the split of shares in the ratio of 1 to 10, with the shares being traded ex-split as of March 12 2021.

On March 17, 2021, the Company disclosed to the market the rules and conditions of its UNITs Program, which consist of the formation of Share Deposit Certificates, or UNITS, composed of one common ON share (CPLE3) and four preferred shares class “ B ”(CPLE6). At the end of the request period, on April 20, 2021, the non-controlling shareholders requested (i) the conversion of 362,580,947 common shares into class “B” preferred shares, the conversion of 139,520 class “A” preferred shares into shares class “B” preferred shares, the total conversion of 82,330,391 class “B” preferred shares into common shares; and (ii) the formation of 248,134,108 UNITs (CPLE11).

Successful, the UNITs Program was approved by Copel's Board of Directors on April 23, 2021 and began tranding on April 26, 2021 in Brazilian capital market.

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7.3 Dividends and Interest on Own Capital

The table below presents the payments of dividends and interest on own capital as of 2016:

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8. Operating Performance

8.1 Power Generation

Assets in Operation

Below is the main information about Copel GeT’s power generating facilities and the power output in 2021.

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On March 24, 2017 Copel GeT filed a notice of intention with ANEEL to extend the concession agreement of the TPP Figueira, noting, however, that it will only sign the necessary agreements and/or amendments after learning and accepting the terms and the rules that will govern to the extension of the grant. Regarding the concession of TPP Figueira, which expired in March 2019, the Company is awaiting the conclusion of the process, which is pending at ANEEL, for the conclusion of any Addendum. The plant is in the process of modernization and will have as direct benefits the improvement in energy efficiency and the reduction of pollutant emissions in the atmosphere, compared to the old plant. The Company is awaiting the conclusion of the process.

Wind Farms

Copel has 24 wind farms in operation. In 2021, these parks generated 1,070.2 GWh of energy, as shown in the table below:

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In addition, Copel GeT operates one plant under the quota system, as shown below:

Interest in Generation Projects

Copel holds interests in seven power generation projects at the operational stage, with a total installed capacity of 884.7 MW, out of which 604.9MW refer to Copel´s stake, as shown below:

Interest in Wind Farms

Copel has 49% interest in the Voltalia São Miguel do Gostoso I Participações S.A. wind complex, in the State of Rio Grande do Norte. The energy output of the enterprise was sold in the Fourth Reserve Energy Auction under twenty-year contracts, with supply beginning in July, 2015, according to the table below.

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Under Construction

SHP Bela Vista

With an estimated investment of R$224.0 million, the SHP Bela Vista project has 29.81 MW of installed capacity and physical guarantee of 18.4 MW average, built on the Chopim River, in the municipalities of São João and Verê, located in the southwest of the state of Paraná. Participation in the A-6 auction held on 08.31.2018 sold 14.7 average MW in regulated contracts at the original price of R$195.70/MWh. The energy sales contract starts supplying on January 1, 2024, with a term of 30 years and annual readjustment by the IPCA. The works began in August 2019, with the entry into commercial operation of the first, second and third generating units on June 12, 2021, July 10, 2021 and August 15, 2021, respectively, totaling 29.3 MW in operation, equivalent to 98.3% of the total of the SHP. The entry into commercial operation of the fourth unit is scheduled for the end of November.

Jandaíra Wind Farm Complex

On October 18, 2019, Copel GeT in consortium with the subsidiary Cutia Empreendimentos Eólicas, participated in the A-6 new power generation auction and sold 14.4 average MW of the Jandaíra wind farm complex, approximately 30% of the Assured Power, as follows:

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8.2 Transmission

The chart below shows the transmission concession agreements and the design of the substations clusters and the transmission lines in operation:

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8.3 Distribution

Concession agreement

In December 2015, the Company signed the fifth amendment to the Public Electricity Distribution Concession Agreement No. 46/1999 of Copel Distribuição S.A., extending the concession term to July 7, 2045. Copel Distribuição fulfilled its economic and financial efficiency and quality requirements established for the initial 5 years of inspection. From the sixth year following the execution of the agreement, any breach of quality criteria for three consecutive years or economic and financial management criteria for two consecutive years will result in forfeiture proceedings.

By the quality criteria in the electric power distribution, ANEEL defined the limits of Equivalent Duration Interruption per Consumer Unit – DEC and Equivalent Frequency Interruption per Consumer Unit – FEC for the years 2021 to 2026. The regulatory target and the effective 12-months result are described below.

The economic and financial efficiency criteria will be measure, each calendar year, according to Normative Regulation ANEEL Nº 896/2020, for the following inequalities:

Regulatory Efficiency

Copel Distribuição recorded adjusted EBITDA of R$1,506.1 million in the last 12 months, an amount 17.5% higher than the R$1,281.5 million recorded in the same period of the previous year. This amount was 20.2% above the regulatory EBITDA of R$1,252.8 million for the same period, equivalent to an efficiency of R$253.3 million, already including the result of the 5th Periodic Tariff Review Cycle, with an increase in approximately 70% in the RAB as of June 24, 2021.

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Operating Data

In the distribution business, Copel serves 4.9 million energy customers in 1,113 locations, belonging to 394 municipalities in State of Paraná and one in the State of Santa Catarina. Copel Distribuição operates and maintains the installations at 13.8 kV, 34.5 kV, 69 kV and 138 kV voltage levels.

Compact Grid

Copel Distribuição has been implementing compact grid in urban areas with a high degree of afforestation in the vicinity of distribution grid. This technology prevents tree cutting and pruning and improves the quality of supply, as it reduces the number of shutdowns. At the end of September 2021, the extension of installed compact grid was 16,084km, compared to 13,151km in September 2020, an increase of 2,933km, or 22.3%, in twelve months.

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Isolated Secondary Grid

Copel Distribuição is also investing in isolated low voltage secondary grid (127/220V), which have significant advantages over the conventional overhead grid, such as: improving the indicators Equivalent Duration of Interruption per Consumer Unit - DEC and Equivalent Frequency of Interruption by Consumer Unit – FEC, hinder energy theft, improve environmental conditions, reduce pruning areas, increase safety, reduce voltage drop across the grid and increase the life of transformers by reducing the number short circuits in the system, among others. At the end of September 2021, the extension of the isolated secondary distribution grid installed was 20,663km, compared to 19,824km in September 2020, an increase of 839km, or 4.2%, in twelve months.

Quality of Supply

The two main indicators of power supply quality are Equivalent Duration of Interruption per Consumer Unit - DEC (outage duration) and Equivalent Frequency of Interruption by Consumer Unit – FEC (outage frequency). The trends for these indicators, as well as for total time service, are shown below:

Losses

With losses below the percentage limits established by aneel, there was no disallowance of the loss values contained in the CVA.

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Programa Transformação

The Paraná Trifásico Program has reinforced rural grid in all regions of the State to reduce disconnections and ensure support to the growth of agribusiness. On September 30, 140,000 rural customers, along 5,680km of grid, were benefited. By the end of the year, the program is expected to reach 6,000 km of grid with an investment of R$449.84 million. The project aims to renew depreciated assets in rural areas, improve quality due to the interconnections and cable standards used, reduce operation and maintenance costs, and renovate the rural sector.

Smart Grid is another project in progress that aims to improve the energy distribution sector. Its main benefits are promptness to provide services and suspend supply, reduction of operating costs, integration with smart cities, and improvement in information by enabling grid sensing. By the end of September, 50,000 smart meters had already been installed, with the goal being to reach 150,000 by the end of the year.

In addition to the highlighted projects described above, the Concessionaire also invests in the Total Reliability project, with the objective of ensuring modernity in power grid operations based on the following premises: maintain full communication between the teams and the availability of equipment in the grid, implement automation in special equipment, maintain the entire municipality of the concession with a substation or special key and expand the grid circuits and Self Healing equipment.

The Paraná Trifásico, Smart Grid and Total Reliability projects comprise Copel Distribuição's Transformation Program, with investment perspectives of around R$2.9 billion by 2025, which should be part of the Regulatory Remuneration Base, covering the construction of approximately 25,000 km of new lines, 15,000 new automated points and the implementation of smart grid technology in the state of Paraná.

8.4 Free Market

Copel was a pioneer in the Free Market by creating an energy trader and the first to sell energy to free consumers, when the Free Market was created in Brazil, in 1995. Today, it is already the largest in the country in terms of volume of energy traded on the Free Market. Copel Mercado Livre was created in 2016 to offer more savings and predictability to customers from all regions of Brazil.

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For a long time known as Copel Energia, Copel Mercado Livre is the subsidiary of Copel responsible for trading energy and providing services in the Free Market. In September 2021, the number of Copel Mercado Livre customers was 1,429, an increase of 84% compared to the previous year. The amount of energy sold reached 2,620 average MW sold, an increase of 78% compared to 2020. The graph below shows the evolution of Copel Mercado Livre in the amount of MW sold and the number of final consumers.

8.5 Equity Interests

Other Sectors

Copel holds interests in companies in the gas and service sectors, as shown below:

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8.6 New Projects

Project Portfolio

Copel holds interests in different power generation projects. When these projects go into commercial operation, they will add 263.8MW of installed capacity to the Company's portfolio (in proportional to the Company’s stake in the enterprises).

Projects under Acquisition

On May 17, 2021, Copel signed a contract with the Voltália group for the acquisition of 100% of the Vilas Wind Farm, a project located in Serra do Mel - RN, with 186.7 MW of installed capacity, capacity factor of 56.9% and certified energy (P50) of 106.3 average MW.

Part of the project's energy was sold in the Regulated Market (ACR), with supply beginning in 2023 and 2024 and with a 20-year term, as follows:

In the Free Market (ACL), by 2030, around 51% of the certified energy (P50) is already sold, with around 13% of the energy available for new contracts remaining.

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This acquisition is part of the Company's strategy of sustainable growth in renewable energy, expands the diversification of the generation matrix and is fully compliant with the recent Investment Policy, recently approved. The total value of the transaction (Enterprise Value) is R$1,059 million, and the project has long-term financing (maturity up to 2040) contracted with Banco do Nordeste (BNB). The closing of the transaction will take place on November 30, 2021, after compliance with precedent conditions.

With the acquisition, the Company's installed wind generation capacity will increased 29%, with the same operational management structure, thus allowing for operational synergy with other group companies in the state, which share the same structure.

Interest in Feasibility Study

Copel, in partnership with other companies, is also developing studies in the lower reaches of the Chopim river that may enable other hydroelectric projects. As for wind power generation, there are studies for the feasibility of new wind farms in the State of Rio Grande do Norte, where Copel already has wind assets. The short-term objective is to register such projects with the Energy Research Company - EPE to enable participation in the upcoming auctions to be organized by ANEEL. Until the effective energy commercialization of the projects, their technical characteristics may be adjusted, since Copel's engineering team is conducting optimization studies, in order to make the projects more competitive., since Copel's engineering is conducting optimization studies, in order to make the projects more competitive.

Hydroelectric Potential Surveyed Along the Piquiri River

The feasibility studies for the four hydroelectric power plants making up the hydroelectric potential of the Piquiri River, in Paraná, were submitted by Copel GeT and accepted by Aneel in 2012. The projects are in the process of environmental licensing with the Environmental Institute of Paraná. The following table features these plants, which have a joint installed capacity of 459.3 MW:

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9. Other Information

9.1 Human Resources

Copel’s workforce closed 3Q21 at 6,414 employees. The table below shows employee number trends in the Company and its subsidiaries in the last years:

Compagas, Elejor and UEG Araucária, companies in which Copel holds a majority interest, had 142, 7 and 18 employees, respectively. At the end of September 2021, Copel Distribuição had 4,902,991 customers, representing a consumer-to-employee ratio of 1,008.9.2 Main Operational Indicators

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9.2 Conference Call 3Q21 Results

Information about 3Q21 Results Conference Call:

A live webcast of the conference call will be available at: ri.copel.com/en

Investor Relations – Copel

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Exhibit I – Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

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Income Statement – Copel Geração e Transmissão (Consolidated)

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Income Statement – Copel Distribuição

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Income Statement – Copel Comercialização

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Exhibit III – Financial Statements by Company

Balance Sheet by Company

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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 November 11, 2021

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