Copel updates leverage targets and dividend policy

Companhia Paranaense de Energia – Copel updated the parameters that guide its optimal capital structure and Dividend Policy.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Companhia Paranaense de Energia – Copel updated the parameters that guide its optimal capital structure and Dividend Policy. The Board of Directors approved a new target financial leverage of 2.9x net debt/EBITDA, with a 0.3x tolerance band, creating a range from 2.6x to 3.2x.

The previous target was 2.8x with a 2.5x–3.1x range and convergence to the midpoint within 24 months. Under the new framework, convergence to the 2.9x midpoint is targeted within 48 months. The Policy is intended to balance sustainable capital allocation, financial strength, shareholder returns, investment opportunities and customer service quality.

Filing Explained

Although the July 15 Form 6-K describes an update to COPEL’s Dividend Policy, it states that annual earnings distributions continue to be guided by financial parameters calculated at each fiscal year-end.

Sources and calculations

• Energy Company of Paraná Form 6-K (2026-07-15)

Key Figures

New target financial leverage: 2.9x net debt/EBITDA Previous target financial leverage: 2.8x net debt/EBITDA New upper tolerance level: 3.2x net debt/EBITDA +3 more

6 metrics

New target financial leverage 2.9x net debt/EBITDA Board-approved optimal capital structure target in updated Policy

Previous target financial leverage 2.8x net debt/EBITDA Former optimal capital structure midpoint replaced by 2.9x

New upper tolerance level 3.2x net debt/EBITDA Upper end of 0.3x tolerance band above 2.9x target leverage

New lower tolerance level 2.6x net debt/EBITDA Lower end of 0.3x tolerance band below 2.9x target leverage

Previous convergence horizon 24 months Timeframe to reach 2.8x leverage midpoint under prior parameters

New convergence horizon 48 months Target timeframe to converge to 2.9x leverage midpoint

Key Terms

optimal capital structure, Dividend Policy, net debt/EBITDA, forward-looking statements

4 terms

optimal capital structure financial

"update to the parameters that guide its optimal capital structure"

Dividend Policy financial

"approved, on this date, an update to the parameters that guide its Dividend Policy"

A dividend policy is a company’s rule for how it shares profits with shareholders versus keeping them to grow the business. Think of it like a household deciding each month how much to spend, save, or invest: the policy determines how much cash investors can expect as regular income, how stable that income is likely to be, and what the company prioritizes—paying returns now or funding future growth. Investors use it to gauge income reliability and management’s confidence in the business.

net debt/EBITDA financial

"Financial leverage is 2.9x, measured by net debt/EBITDA"

Net debt/EBITDA is a financial ratio that compares a company’s net debt — total borrowings minus cash — to its EBITDA, a measure of operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. It signals how many years of current operating cash flow would be needed to pay off that debt, like estimating how many paychecks it would take to clear a mortgage; lower ratios mean less debt burden and lower financial risk for investors.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"This press release may contain forward-looking statements"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

FAQ

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What change did Copel (ELPC) make to its optimal capital structure target?

Copel (ELPC) raised its target financial leverage to 2.9x net debt/EBITDA. The updated parameters apply a 0.3x tolerance band, guiding leverage within a 2.6x to 3.2x range to support capital allocation, investments, and shareholder distributions.

How does Copel (ELPC)’s new leverage range compare to the previous one?

Previously, Copel (ELPC) targeted 2.8x net debt/EBITDA with a 2.5x–3.1x range. The new framework centers on 2.9x, shifting the permissible band to 2.6x–3.2x, while keeping the same 0.3x tolerance above and below the midpoint.

What is the new timeframe to reach Copel (ELPC)’s target leverage level?

Under the revised parameters, convergence to the 2.9x leverage midpoint is targeted within 48 months. This replaces the previous expectation of convergence to 2.8x within 24 months, providing a longer horizon to align capital structure with the new Policy.

What are the main objectives of Copel (ELPC)’s updated Dividend Policy?

The updated Dividend Policy aims to ensure balanced and sustainable capital allocation, preserve financial strength, provide returns to shareholders, support investment opportunities, and promote continuous improvement in customer service, all coordinated with the new optimal capital structure parameters.

Where can investors access Copel (ELPC)’s full Dividend Policy and contact IR?

Investors can access the full Dividend Policy on Copel (ELPC)’s investor relations website at ri.copel.com. The Investor Relations team can be contacted via ri@copel.com or by phone at (41) 3331-4011 for additional information.

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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 July, 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____

 

Review of optimal capital structure
parameters and update of the Dividend Policy

COPEL (the “Company”) informs its shareholders and the market in general that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved, on this date, an update to the parameters that guide its optimal capital structure and its Dividend Policy (the “Policy”), which aims to ensure a balanced and sustainable capital allocation, preserve financial strength, provide returns to shareholders, support investment opportunities, and promote the continuous improvement of customer service.

The capital structure will henceforth consider, in an integrated manner, the following elements:

From	→	To
Financial leverage is 2.8x, measured by net debt/EBITDA		Financial leverage is 2.9x, measured by net debt/EBITDA
tolerance range of 0.3x more (3.1x) or less (2.5x)		tolerance range of 0.3x more (3.2x) or less (2.6x)
Convergence within 24 months to the center of the range (2.8x)		Convergence within 48 months to the center of the range (2.9x)

The annual distribution of earnings continues to be guided by the following financial parameters, calculated at the end of each fiscal year:

· The financial leverage defined for the Company's optimal capital structure;

· A minimum of 75% of Net Income; and

· A minimum payment frequency of 2 times a year.

For more details, access the full Policy on the investor relations website (ri.copel.com).

Curitiba, July 15, 2026

Felipe Gutterres

Vice-President of Finance and Investor Relations

For other 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 July 15, 2026

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

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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