Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) approved interim financial statements for the second quarter of 2026, pending an unqualified audit report by PricewaterhouseCoopers. The Board authorized a corporate guarantee to support up to R$4 billion in financing for its subsidiary Copel Geração e Transmissão S.A. This funding structure includes direct financing from the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) using resources from the National Fund on Climate Change and a public offering of simple debentures. COPEL will act as a joint and several debtor, providing surety bonds for both the BNDES loan and the debenture issuance. The company operates in the energy sector, specifically generating and transmitting electricity.

Companhia Paranaense de Energia reported second-quarter 2026 recurring EBITDA of R$ 1,612.6 million, a 20.8% increase year-over-year, driven by growth in its distribution and generation segments. Recurring net income rose 42.6% to R$ 645.1 million, supported by lower tax payments from Interest on Equity declarations and improved operational margins. The company announced an Interest on Equity payment of R$ 0.2377 per share, scheduled for September 30, 2026. Operational highlights include a 7.2% growth in billed grid market volume and the successful conclusion of the sixth periodic tariff review, which established a new Net Regulatory Asset Base of R$ 19.9 billion. Additionally, Copel announced the sale of its 23.03% stake in Dona Francisca Energética S.A. for R$ 150 million and appointed Denis Mollica as General Director of its distribution subsidiary. The company operates in the Brazilian electric power industry, generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity.

Copel reported a 7.2% increase in billed grid market distribution in 2Q26, with electricity consumption in its grid market increasing by 7.3% compared to the same period last year. Growth was primarily driven by residential and commercial segment consumption, economic activity, and higher temperatures. The company operates in the energy sector, providing electricity distribution, generation, and trading.

On June 15, 2026, the Board of Directors unanimously resolved not to exercise preemptive rights to acquire shares in Dona Francisca Energética S.A. (DFESA) from Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina (Celesc), citing a failure to meet minimum profitability criteria. Simultaneously, the Board approved the divestment of Copel's own equity interest in DFESA to Gerdau S.A. under terms consistent with Gerdau's agreement with Celesc. The company operates in the energy industry, providing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.

The National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) approved a new tariff structure for Copel Distribuição, setting the net Regulatory Asset Base (RAB) at R$ 19,936.2 million. The rate adjustment cycle, effective June 24, 2026, is expected to have an average effect of 20.51% for consumers, with specific adjustments to Parcel B (8.58%) and Parcel A (20.19%). Copel operates in the energy sector, providing electricity distribution services.

Copel entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Gerdau S.A. to sell its 23.03% equity interest in Dona Francisca Energética S.A. (DFESA), which operates the Dona Francisca Hydroelectric Plant. The transaction is valued at an enterprise value of R$ 150.0 million and will be paid in a single installment upon closing. This divestment is intended to optimize its portfolio and concentrate on larger assets. Copel is an energy utility company operating in the power generation and generation/transmission/distribution sectors in Brazil.