Copel (NYSE: ELP) discloses GQG Partners now holds 2.37% stake

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Companhia Paranaense de Energia – Copel reported a change in one of its institutional investors’ positions. GQG Partners LLC informed the company that it disposed of part of its stake and now holds 70,577,424 common shares, which represent approximately 2.37% of Copel’s total shares. The notice is being shared to comply with Brazilian securities regulations on material shareholding changes, and is aimed at keeping shareholders informed about movements in significant ownership positions.

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 January, 2026

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
CNPJ/ME 76.483.817/0001-20 – NIRE 41300036535 – CVM Registration 1431-1
B3 (CPLE3)
NYSE (ELPC)
LATIBEX (XCOPO)

Disclosure of Material Shareholding Disposal

COPEL (the “Company”) hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general that, in compliance with CVM Resolution No. 44/2021, as amended by CVM Resolution No. 60/2022, it received a letter from GQG Partners LLC (“GQG Partners”) on January 05, 2026, informing it of the disposal of part of its shareholding in the Company, now holding a total of 70,577,424 (seventy million, five hundred seventy-seven thousand, four hundred twenty-four) common shares, representing approximately 2.37% of the total shares issued by Copel, as shown in the correspondence below.

Curitiba, January 05, 2026

Felipe Gutterres

Vice-President of Financial and Investor Relations

For further information, please contact the Investor Relations team:

ri@copel.com or (41) 3331-4011

 

 

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 January 5, 2026

COMPANHIA PARANAENSE DE ENERGIA – COPEL
By:	/S/  Daniel Pimentel Slaviero
	Daniel Pimentel Slaviero Chief Executive Officer

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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FAQ

What ownership change did Copel (ELP) disclose from GQG Partners?

Copel disclosed that GQG Partners LLC reduced its stake and now holds 70,577,424 common shares, representing approximately 2.37% of Copel’s total shares.

Why did Copel issue this 6-K about GQG Partners’ shareholding?

Copel issued the report to comply with CVM Resolution No. 44/2021, as amended by CVM Resolution No. 60/2022, which require disclosure of material shareholding changes.

Who is the shareholder involved in the Copel (ELP) stake disposal?

The shareholder is GQG Partners LLC, which notified Copel of the disposal of part of its shareholding and its updated ownership position.

What percentage of Copel’s total shares does GQG Partners now hold?

GQG Partners now holds approximately 2.37% of the total shares issued by Copel, corresponding to 70,577,424 common shares.

Who signed Copel’s communication about the GQG Partners shareholding change?

The notice to shareholders was signed in Curitiba by Felipe Gutterres, Vice-President of Financial and Investor Relations, and the report itself was signed on behalf of Copel by Chief Executive Officer Daniel Pimentel Slaviero.

How can investors contact Copel’s investor relations about this ownership change?

Investors can contact Copel’s investor relations team via ri@copel.com or by phone at (41) 3331-4011 for further information.