Copel (ELPC) okays R$706M interest on equity payout for 2026
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Companhia Paranaense de Energia – Copel approved a distribution of R$706,000,000.00 in the form of Interest on Equity, based on the Retained Earnings account. Shareholders of record on April 29, 2026 will be entitled to this amount, with the shares trading ex-dividend from April 30, 2026.
The net Interest on Equity will be credited toward the mandatory dividend for the 2026 fiscal year, and payment is scheduled for September 30, 2026, in line with the company’s bylaws and Dividend Policy. The Board of Directors also approved the Form 20-F for fiscal year 2025 for filing with the SEC.
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Key Figures
Interest on Equity Amount: R$706,000,000.00
Record Date: April 29, 2026
Ex-Dividend Date: April 30, 2026
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Interest on Equity Amount
R$706,000,000.00
Gross Interest on Equity distribution based on Retained Earnings
Record Date
April 29, 2026
Shareholders holding shares as of this date are entitled to Interest on Equity
Ex-Dividend Date
April 30, 2026
Common shares trade ex-dividend from this date inclusive
Payment Date
September 30, 2026
Scheduled payment date for the Interest on Equity distribution
Board Meeting Number
273rd
Ordinary meeting of the Board of Directors approving the actions
Audit Committee Meeting Number
326th
Meeting at which the Statutory Audit Committee reviewed the Form 20-F
Key Terms
Interest on Equity, record date, ex-dividend, mandatory dividend, +2 more
6 terms
Interest on Equity financial
"proposal for distribution of earnings in the form of Interest on Equity in the gross amount"
A payment a company makes to its shareholders that compensates them for the capital they provided, similar to how a lender receives interest on a loan. In some accounting or tax systems this payment is treated like interest rather than a regular dividend, which can change a company’s reported profit, cash flow and the taxable income of investors; that treatment affects shareholder returns and valuation.
record date financial
"to be credited to shareholders holding shares as of April 29, 2026 (record date)"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
ex-dividend financial
"as of April 30, 2026, inclusive, the Company’s common shares will be traded “ex-dividend.”"
Ex-dividend describes a stock trading without the right to receive the next scheduled dividend payment; if you buy the share on or after the ex-dividend date, the upcoming payout goes to the seller instead of you. It matters to investors because the stock price typically adjusts to reflect that lost payout, so understanding the ex-dividend date helps decide whether a trade will capture the dividend and can affect short-term price moves and tax or income strategies.
mandatory dividend financial
"allocated to the mandatory dividend for the 2026 fiscal year, in accordance with the criteria established"
Form 20-F regulatory
"presented Form 20-F to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission - SEC"
Form 20-F is the standardized annual disclosure that non-U.S. companies must file with the U.S. securities regulator when their shares are traded in the U.S.; it contains audited financial statements, a plain-language description of the business, management discussion, governance details and key risk factors. It matters to investors because it provides a consistent, comparable company “report card” and rulebook, helping buyers assess financial health, governance and risks before investing.
Standardized Financial Statements - DFP financial
"contains accounting information for the fiscal year 2025, already approved ... (Standardized Financial Statements - DFP)"
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FAQ
When will Copel (ELPC) pay the approved Interest on Equity distribution?
Copel plans to pay the approved Interest on Equity on September 30, 2026. The R$706,000,000.00 gross amount, net of withholding tax, will be allocated to the company’s mandatory dividend for fiscal year 2026 as set in its bylaws.
How will Copel (ELPC) treat the Interest on Equity in its 2026 dividend calculation?
The Interest on Equity distribution will be deducted from and allocated to Copel’s mandatory dividend for the 2026 fiscal year. The treatment follows criteria in Article 84, Paragraph 2 of the company’s bylaws and item 1.8 of its Dividend Policy.
What regulatory filing for fiscal 2025 did Copel (ELPC) approve?
Copel’s Board approved its Form 20-F for filing with the SEC, covering fiscal year 2025. The report includes already-approved standardized financial statements and additional information on risk factors, company profile, sector model, management, dividends, and internal controls.
Who recommended approval of Copel (ELPC)’s 2025 Form 20-F?
Approval of the 2025 Form 20-F was recommended by both the Executive Board and the Statutory Audit Committee. The Audit Committee analyzed the report at its 326th meeting on April 14, 2026, before the Board of Directors granted unanimous approval.