Government lawsuit targets Edenor (EDN) and Edesur under Argentina’s Resolution 590/2021
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte S.A. (Edenor) reports that Argentina’s Ministry of Economy has filed a legal action against the company and Edesur before a federal administrative litigation court under Resolution 590/2021. Edenor states it was notified of this lawsuit on August 21, 2025, and is formally disclosing this as a material fact to Argentine and international securities regulators.
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- Argentina’s Ministry of Economy filed legal action against Edenor and Edesur before a federal administrative litigation court under Resolution 590/2021, signaling a potentially adverse regulatory and legal development for the company.
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Argentina’s Ministry of Economy has initiated litigation against Edenor and Edesur under Resolution 590/2021.
The filing states that the Ministry of Economy brought a legal action against Edenor and Edesur before a federal administrative litigation court, within the framework of Resolution 590/2021. The company notes this as a material fact, highlighting potential significance for its regulatory relationship.
The specific claims, potential financial impact, and procedural timeline are not detailed in this notice. However, a national government-initiated lawsuit can create uncertainty around future obligations and operating conditions. Subsequent official communications and court developments will provide further clarity on consequences for Edenor’s business.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of August, 2025
EMPRESA DISTRIBUIDORA Y COMERCIALIZADORA NORTE S.A. (EDENOR)
(DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING COMPANY OF THE NORTH )
(Translation of Registrant's Name Into English)
Argentina
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
Av. del Libertador 6363,
12th Floor,
City of Buenos Aires (A1428ARG),
Tel: 54-11-4346-5000
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of 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
(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- .)
Buenos Aires, August 22, 2025
Messrs.
COMISIÓN NACIONAL DE VALORES
Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission
25 de Mayo 175
City of Buenos Aires
Messrs.
BOLSAS Y MERCADOS ARGENTINOS S.A.
Sarmiento 299
City of Buenos Aires
Re: EDENOR S.A. – Material Fact
MECON Resolution No. 590/2021
Dear Sirs:
I hereby address to you on behalf of Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte S. A. (Edenor S.A.) (the "Company") in order to inform you that within the framework of Resolution 590/2021, which was timely communicated to AIF under ID # 28226321 on November 25, 2021, the Ministry of Economy of the Nation filed legal action against the Company and Edesur before the federal administrative litigation court; it was notified of said lawsuit yesterday.
Yours faithfully,
María José Van Morlegan
Attorney
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima (EDENOR S.A.)
Avda. del Libertador 6363 – Buenos Aires, C1428ARG – Argentina. Tel.: 4346-5400 Fax: 4346-5327
SIGNATURES
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.
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/s/ Germán Ranftl |
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Date: August 22, 2025