Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL

Companhia Paranaense de Energia engages in the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity. It operates through the following segments: Power Generation and Transmission (GET), Power Distribution (DIS), Telecommunications (TEL), GAS, Power Sale (COM), and Holding Company (HOL). The GET segment include production of electricity from hydraulic, wind, and thermal projects (GER) and also provides services of transmission and transformation of electric power. The DIS segment comprises public electricity distribution services. The TEL segment offers telecommunications and general communication services. The GAS segment encompasses public service of piped natural gas distribution. The HOL segment participate in other companies. The company was founded on October 26, 1954 and is headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil.

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COPEL's transition to privatization has resulted in significant growth, with shares increasing by over 50% in the past year. Despite initial reservations, the company's improved operational efficiency and positive cash flow post-privatization justify upgrading the recommendation from neutral to buy. In Q4 2023, ELP reported impressive results, including a 10% increase in EBITDA and doubled annual profit, showcasing its resilience and potential for future growth.

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Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL (NYSE:ELP ) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call November 9, 2023 7:00 AM ET Company Participants Daniel Slaviero - Chief Executive Officer Adriano Rudek de Moura - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Fillipe Andrade - Itau BBA Gustavo Faria - Bank of America Giuliano Ajeje - UBS Antonio Junqueira - Citi Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the videoconference of Companhia Paranaense de Energia, COPEL to discuss the Results of the Third Quarter of 2023.

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Copel's successful privatization has led to increased share value, driven by the potential for improved efficiency and profitability through private ownership. While the outlook is positive, the rapid share price appreciation and high valuation raise caution, especially if leverage remains high. Careful consideration is advised when considering investments in Copel's shares due to potential valuation adjustments.

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Companhia Paranaense de Energia - Copel (NYSE:ELP ) Q2 2023 Results Conference Call August 15, 2023 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Daniel Slaviero - CEO Adriano Rudek de Moura - CFO Conference Call Participants Daniel Travitzky - Banco Safra Marcelo Sá - Itau BBA Francisco Navarrete - Bradesco BBI Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Companhia Paranaense de Energia, Copel Video Conference to Discuss Second Quarter 2023 Results.

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Brazilian utility company COPEL is expected to undergo equity restructuring, potentially leading to the State of Paraná losing control and reducing its equity to around 10%. Dividend distribution will probably decrease until 2024, but the yield will still be satisfactory at current price levels. Despite trading at historically high multiples, COPEL's share price still has potential upside in the medium term, and long-term operational efficiency could bring higher returns for investors.

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Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL (NYSE:ELP ) Q1 2023 Earnings Conference Call May 11, 2023 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Cassio Santana da Silva - Director of Business Development & Acting Chief Executive Officer Adriano Moura - Chief Financial Officer Moacir Bertol - Directors of Fully-Owned Subsidiaries Conference Call Participants Henrique Peretti - JPMorgan Andre Sampaio - Santander Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL's Video Conference Call to discuss the results of the First Quarter 2023. This call is being recorded, and the replay may be accessed at the company's website, ri.copel.com and the presentation is also available for download.

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Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL (NYSE:ELP ) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call March 22, 2023 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Daniel Slaviero - Chief Executive Officer Adriano Rudek de Moura - Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer Conference Call Participants Daniel Travitzky - Safra Andre de Mello Sampaio - Santander Leopoldo Crippa - Porto Seguro Pedro Manfredini - Goldman Sachs Marcelo Sá - Itaú BBA Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL's Video Conference Call to discuss the earnings of the Fourth Quarter of 2022. This video conference is being recorded, and the replay may be accessed at the company's IR website, ri.copel.com.

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Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL (NYSE:ELP ) Q3 2022 Earnings Conference Call November 11, 2022 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Daniel Slaviero - CEO Adriano Rudek de Moura - CFO Marcel Malczewski - Chairman Conference Call Participants Carolina Carneiro - Credit Suisse Marcelo Sa - Itau BBA Daniel Almeida - Butia Investimentos Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Video Conference of Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL to discuss Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Results.

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