Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP (SABESP) was submitted on January 18, 2005. The document serves as a notice to shareholders regarding the declaration of Interest on Own Capital for the period of December 2004, approved by the Board of Directors on January 13, 2005.
Key Financial Metrics
- Dividend Declaration (Interest on Own Capital): R$28,194,782.05 total.
- Per Share Amount: R$0.99 per thousand common shares.
- Payment Timeline: Payment is scheduled no later than 60 days after the 2005 Annual Shareholders' Meeting.
- Record Date: February 10, 2005.
- Ex-Dividend Date: February 11, 2005.
- Taxation: Withholding Income Tax applies unless shareholders prove exemption status by April 29, 2005.
The filing does not provide specific data on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the reporting period.
Material Changes
The filing does not disclose material changes in financial performance or operational metrics compared to prior periods. The primary change reported is the specific declaration of the Interest on Own Capital distribution.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document includes a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer. Management notes that statements regarding future operations, financial condition, liquidity, and capital expenditure plans are based on current estimates and are subject to risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that expected events or trends will occur. The filing does not provide specific quantitative guidance or detailed risk factors beyond this general disclaimer.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the exact date of the 2005 Annual Shareholders' Meeting to calculate the final payment deadline (60 days post-meeting).
- Confirm if the shareholder qualifies for tax exemption and ensure documentation is submitted to the company by April 29, 2005.
- Ensure banking instructions (bank, branch, and account number) and Taxpayer Identification Numbers (CPF/CNPJ) are up to date with Banco Itaú S.A. to avoid payment delays.
- Confirm the ex-dividend trading status effective February 11, 2005.