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Published: 2023-07-11 06:55:58 ET
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6-K 1 elp20230711_6k.htm FORM 6-K

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 July, 2023

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____

 

 
 

 

COMPANHIA PARANAENSE DE ENERGIA - COPEL

Registration as Corporate Taxpayer (CNPJ): 76.483.817/0001-20

NIRE 41300036535

Brazilian SEC Registration: 1431-1

B3 (CPLE3, CPLE5, CPLE6, CPLE11)

NYSE (ELP)

LATIBEX (XCOP, XCOPO, XCOPU)

 

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

 

CALL NOTICE

 

The Shareholders of Companhia Paranaense de Energia - Copel are invited to attend the Extraordinary General Meeting to be held exclusively in digital mode, pursuant to CVM Resolution no. 81/2022, on August 10, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., to decide on the following agenda:

 

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

1. Election of the members of the Board of Directors to complete the 2023-2025 term of office;

2. Resolution on the compliance of the elected members of the Board of Directors with the independence criteria established in CVM Resolution no. 80, of March 29, 2022; and

3. Election of the members of the Supervisory Board to complete the 2023-2025 term of office.

Documents referring to the matters to be discussed at the General Meeting, including the Management’s Proposal and the Manual for Participation in General Shareholders’ Meetings, are available for shareholders’ consultation at the Company’s headquarters as well as on its website (ri.copel.com).

The General Meeting shall be carried out exclusively in digital mode, so the Company’s shareholder may take part:

(a) through a ballot paper for the exercise of his/her voting right at a distance, whose template is available to shareholders on the following websites: the Company’s (http://ri.copel.com), Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão - B3 and Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM); or

(b) via digital platform (Ten Meetings), which shall be accessed personally or by a dully appointed proxy, according to CVM Resolution no. 81/2022.

We inform you that the shareholder may participate in the Meeting having or not sent the Ballot Paper, but if he/she chooses to vote at the Meeting, any voting instructions previously sent by means of the Ballot by the shareholder will be disregarded, and the vote cast at the Meeting will prevail.

Distance voting ballots may be sent, pursuant to CVM Resolution no. 81/2022, through the Shareholders' custody agents, to the Bookkeeping Agent for the shares issued by the Company, or directly to the Company, in accordance with the guidelines in the Manual for Participation in Shareholders' Meetings.

We note that, pursuant to article 3 of CVM Resolution no. 70/2022 and article 141, paragraph 1, of Law no. 6,404/1976, the minimum percentage of interest in the voting capital of the Company, necessary to request the adoption of multiple voting for the election of a member of the Board of Directors, is 5% (five percent) and its request must be made by the shareholders within 48 (forty-eight) hours before the Meeting.

 
 

 

The proof of share ownership must be made in accordance with Federal Law no. 6404/1976 - Corporation Law and Copel's Bylaws, as applicable.

To participate in the Meetings via Digital Platform, up to 2 days before the Assembly is held, that is, until August 8, 2023, the shareholder must access the link that will be emailed to the shareholders, fill in all the registration data and attach all the documents necessary for their qualification to participate and/or vote in the Meetings:

- Individual Shareholder:

(a) valid identification with photo of the shareholder;

(b) proof of ownership of shares issued by Copel, issued by the depositary financial institution or custodian; and

(c) indication of an e-mail address to receive an individual invitation to access the Digital Platform and consequently participate in the Meeting.

- Legal Entity Shareholder or Legal Entity:

(a) valid identification with photo of the legal representative;

(b) documents proving representation, including appointment by proxy and copies of professional qualification documents and minutes of the directors' election; and, in the case of an investment fund, copies of (i) bylaws/regulations of the fund in effect, (ii) professional qualification documents of its director, administrator or legal representative, as the case may be; and (iii) the minutes of the election of such persons;

(c) proof of ownership of shares issued by Copel, from depositary or custodian financial institutions; and

(d) indication of an e-mail address to receive an individual invitation to access the Digital Platform and consequently participate in the Meeting.

The instructions for accessing the Digital Platform and/or sending the Distance Voting Ballots, pursuant to CVM Resolution no. 81/2022, can be found in the Management’s Proposal and Manual for Participation in Shareholders' Meetings. We inform you that under the terms of the legislation in force, the Meeting will be recorded.

Despite the possibility of participating via Digital Platform, Copel recommends shareholders to adopt the Distance Voting Ballots.

 

 

Curitiba, July 10, 2023

 

Marcel Martins Malczewski

Chairman of the Board of Directors

 

 
 

 

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 July 11, 2023

 

COMPANHIA PARANAENSE DE ENERGIA – COPEL
     
By:

/S/  Daniel Pimentel Slaviero


 
  Daniel Pimentel Slaviero
Chief Executive Officer
 

 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

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.