Copel (NYSE: ELP) approves R$ 1.35B dividend, sets 2025 record date
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Companhia Paranaense de Energia – Copel announced that its Board of Directors approved dividends totaling R$ 1.35 billion from profit reserves. The indicated gross amount per common share is R$ 0.45460171311, based on Copel’s new share structure after its migration to the Novo Mercado segment, now composed mainly of common shares. Shareholders of record on December 30, 2025 will be entitled to the dividend, and the shares will trade ex-dividend from January 2, 2026. The payment will be made by June 30, 2026, with the exact date to be set at the Annual General Meeting on April 23, 2026, when 2025 financial statements and profit allocation will be analyzed. The per-share amount may be adjusted depending on any exercise of withdrawal rights by preferred shareholders who disagreed with the Novo Mercado migration.
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Copel announces a sizable cash dividend funded from profit reserves.
Copel approved dividends of
The entitlement is tied to a record date of
The indicated per-share value is based on the company’s post‑migration capital structure after moving to the Novo Mercado, which is largely common shares. The filing notes that the dividend per share may be adjusted if preferred shareholders exercise withdrawal rights related to the migration decisions, so the final per-share figure will depend on any such redemptions disclosed in future shareholder notices.
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 December, 2025
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, CPLE5)
NYSE (ELP, ELPC)
LATIBEX (XCOPA, XCOPO)
COPEL announces dividends of R$ 1.35 billion from profit reserves
COPEL ("Company") hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general that its Board of Directors approved, on this date, the distribution of dividends, in the total gross amount of R$ 1,350,000,000.00 (one billion, three hundred and fifty million reais), as follows:
| Dividends | |
| Payment date (1) | Until 30.06.2026 |
| Gross amount per ordinary share - ON (() (2) ()) | R$ 0,45460171311 |
| Record Date (included) | 30.12.2025 |
| Ex-date | 02.01.2026 |
(1) The date of payment will be determined at the Annual General Meeting to be held on April 23, 2026, at which the Management Report, Balance Sheet and other Financial Statements, as well as the Allocation of Profits for 2025 will be analyzed.
(2) The gross value per share may be adjusted, depending on whether shareholders holding preferred shares exercise their right to withdraw, as explained below.
The Company clarifies that the value per share indicated above takes into account the Company's new shareholder structure in the context of the migration to the Novo Mercado of [B]³ S.A. - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão ("Migration to the Novo Mercado"), composed exclusively of common shares (with the exception of the special class preferred share held by the State of Paraná), under the terms approved by the Extraordinary General Meeting held on August 22, 2025 and ratified by the Special Meeting of Preferred Shareholders held on November 17, 2025 ("AGESP").
It should only be noted that the value per share informed may be adjusted as a result of any exercise of the right to withdraw by shareholders holding preferred shares who did not approve the matter resolved at the AGESP - whether by dissent, abstention or absence, under the terms of Notice to Shareholders no. 07/25, of 17.11.2025. If there are any changes to the value per share indicated above, these will be informed to the market in due course by means of a new Notice to Shareholders.
FORM OF PAYMENT:
Dividends will be paid in the form of a credit to a current bank account included in the shareholder's registration, which is why shareholders must keep their bank details up to date with their custody agent.
SERVICE:
Bookkeeping agent: Banco Itaú (Asset Bookkeeping)
Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 3.500, 3rd floor, SP - CEP 04538-132
Capitals and Metropolitan Regions: 3003-9285 (whatsapp) / Other Regions: 0800 720 9285
E-mail: preatendimentoescritural@itau-unibanco.com.br
Depositary bank abroad: The Bank of New York Mellon
101 Barclay Street, 22th Floor / New York - NY - 10286
Tel: (212) 815-7118
e-mail: cassandra.miranda@bnymellon.com
Curitiba, December 10, 2025
Felipe Gutterres
Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations
For further information, please contact the company:
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 December 10, 2025
| COMPANHIA PARANAENSE DE ENERGIA – COPEL | ||
| By: |
/S/ Daniel Pimentel Slaviero |
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| Daniel Pimentel Slaviero Chief Executive Officer |
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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.
FAQ
What dividend did Copel (ELP) announce in this 6-K filing?
Copel announced that its Board of Directors approved dividends totaling R$ 1,350,000,000.00 from profit reserves, with an indicated gross amount of R$ 0.45460171311 per common share.
What are the record date and ex-dividend date for Copel (ELP) shareholders?
Shareholders of Copel will be entitled to the dividend if they are on the books as of the record date of December 30, 2025. The shares will trade ex-dividend starting on January 2, 2026.
When will Copel pay the announced dividends?
The dividends are scheduled to be paid by June 30, 2026. The exact payment date will be determined at the Annual General Meeting on April 23, 2026, when the 2025 financial statements and profit allocation will be analyzed.
Can Copel’s dividend per share change after this announcement?
Yes. The company states that the indicated gross amount of R$ 0.45460171311 per common share may be adjusted if preferred shareholders exercise their withdrawal rights related to the Novo Mercado migration decisions.
How is Copel’s new share structure related to this dividend amount?
The per-share dividend was calculated based on Copel’s new shareholder structure after its migration to the Novo Mercado segment, which is composed exclusively of common shares, except for a special class preferred share held by the State of Paraná.
How will Copel distribute the dividend to shareholders?
Copel will pay the dividend by crediting bank accounts listed in shareholders’ registration records. Investors must ensure their bank details are updated with their custody or bookkeeping agents, including Banco Itaú for local shares and The Bank of New York Mellon for the depositary program abroad.
