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Eletrobras (NYSE: EBR) seeks shareholder approval for Axia Energia name

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Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. – Eletrobras plans to change its corporate name to Axia Energia S.A., subject to shareholder approval. Management has submitted a bylaw amendment for a vote at the Annual and Extraordinary General Meeting on April 15, 2026.

The proposal requires an absolute majority of outstanding common and class “C” preferred shares. If approved and registered with the Commercial Registry in Rio de Janeiro, the new legal name will be adopted. The company states the change will not affect its corporate purpose, capital, governance, operations, assets, liabilities, contracts, or regulatory commitments.

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Annual and Extraordinary General Meeting financial
"submitted for shareholder approval at the Annual and Extraordinary General Meeting scheduled for April 15, 2026"
absolute majority financial
"The proposal requires the approval of an absolute majority of the Company’s outstanding common shares"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This document may contain estimates and projections that are not statements of past events but reflect our management’s beliefs and expectations and may constitute forward-looking statements"
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Commercial Registry of the State of Rio de Janeiro regulatory
"following registration of the minutes of the AEGM with the Commercial Registry of the State of Rio de Janeiro"

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 April, 2026

 

Commission File Number 1-34129

 


 

CENTRAIS ELÉTRICAS BRASILEIRAS S.A. - ELETROBRÁS

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)




BRAZILIAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY

(Translation of Registrant's name into English)




Rua da Quitanda, 196 – 24th floor,
Centro, CEP 20091-005,
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____

 
 

  

Proposed Corporate Name Change to Axia Energia S.A.

Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. – Eletrobras (the “Company”) informs its shareholders and the market that management has submitted for shareholder approval at the Annual and Extraordinary General Meeting scheduled for April 15, 2026 (the “AEGM”) a proposal to amend the Company’s bylaws to change its corporate name to “Axia Energia S.A.”. The proposal requires the approval of an absolute majority of the Company’s outstanding common shares and class “C” preferred shares.

 

If approved at the AEGM and, following registration of the minutes of the AEGM with the Commercial Registry of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the Company intends to adopt the new legal name. This change is consistent with the brand transition first announced on October 22, 2025, and, as previously reported, reflects the conviction that the future of energy will be built by solid, reliable companies capable of catalyzing businesses that drive sustainable economic development.

 

 

Trading Symbols and Identifiers

 

As previously disclosed, in connection with the brand transition, the Company’s trading symbols on B3 and the New York Stock Exchange were updated effective November 10, 2025, as follows:

 

Ticker B3

·Common Shares: AXIA3
·Class A1 Preferred Shares: AXIA5
·Class B1 Preferred Shares: AXIA6
·Class C Preferred Shares: AXIA7
·Trading Name: AXIA ENERGIA

 

Ticker NYSE

·Common Shares: AXIA
·Class B1 Preferred Shares: AXIA PR
·Class C Preferred Shares: AXIA PRC
·Trading Name: AXIA ENERGIA

 

 

No Change to Operations or Governance

 

If approved, the change of corporate name would not affect the Company’s corporate purpose, share capital, governance, operations, assets, liabilities, contractual or other obligations or regulatory commitments.

 
 

 

 

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: April 3, 2026

CENTRAIS ELÉTRICAS BRASILEIRAS S.A. - ELETROBRÁS
     
By:

/S/ Eduardo Haiama


 
 

Eduardo Haiama

Vice-President of Finance and Investor Relations

 

 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This document may contain estimates and projections that are not statements of past events but reflect our management’s beliefs and expectations and may constitute forward-looking statements under Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words “believes”, “may”, “can”, “estimates”, “continues”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “expects”, and similar expressions are intended to identify estimates that necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Known risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: general economic, regulatory, political, and business conditions in Brazil and abroad; fluctuations in interest rates, inflation, and the value of the Brazilian Real; changes in consumer electricity usage patterns and volumes; competitive conditions; our level of indebtedness; the possibility of receiving payments related to our receivables; changes in rainfall and water levels in reservoirs used to operate our hydroelectric plants; our financing and capital investment plans; existing and future government regulations; and other risks described in our annual report and other documents filed with the CVM and SEC. Estimates and projections refer only to the date they were expressed, and we do not assume any obligation to update any of these estimates or projections due to new information or future events. Future results of the Company’s operations and initiatives may differ from current expectations, and investors should not rely solely on the information contained herein. This material contains calculations that may not reflect precise results due to rounding.


FAQ

What corporate change did Eletrobras (EBR) propose in this 6-K filing?

Eletrobras proposed changing its corporate name to Axia Energia S.A.. Management submitted a bylaw amendment for shareholder approval at the Annual and Extraordinary General Meeting on April 15, 2026, as part of its previously announced brand transition strategy.

When will Eletrobras (EBR) shareholders vote on the Axia Energia name change?

Shareholders will vote on the name change at the Annual and Extraordinary General Meeting on April 15, 2026. The proposal seeks approval to amend the bylaws, and the new name would be adopted only after approval and registration with the Commercial Registry.

What level of shareholder approval is required for Eletrobras (EBR) to become Axia Energia S.A.?

The name change requires an absolute majority of Eletrobras’ outstanding common shares and class “C” preferred shares. Only if this approval threshold is reached, and the meeting minutes are registered, will the company formally adopt the Axia Energia S.A. corporate name.

Will the Axia Energia S.A. name change affect Eletrobras (EBR) operations or governance?

The company states the name change, if approved, will not affect its corporate purpose, share capital, governance, operations, assets, liabilities, contractual obligations, or regulatory commitments. It is described as a legal and brand transition rather than a change in underlying business activities.

How does the Axia Energia branding relate to prior disclosures by Eletrobras (EBR)?

The legal name change aligns with a brand transition first announced on October 22, 2025. The company reiterates that the Axia Energia identity reflects its belief in solid, reliable energy companies that support sustainable economic development, continuing the branding initiative already underway.

Have Eletrobras (EBR) trading symbols already changed in connection with Axia Energia?

The company notes its trading symbols on B3 and the New York Stock Exchange were previously updated effective November 10, 2025, in connection with the Axia Energia brand transition. The current proposal focuses on aligning the formal corporate name with that branding.