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Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Companhia Paranaense de Energia (Copel / Energy Company of Paraná)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: Third Quarter 2025 (3Q25) ended September 30, 2025, and the first nine months (9M25).
Business Overview: Copel operates a diversified energy portfolio in Brazil, including generation (hydro and wind), transmission, distribution, and commercialization. The consolidated results include Copel Holding, GenCo (Generation & Transmission), DisCo (Distribution), TradeCo (Commercialization), and equity holdings.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Operating revenue increased 18.7% in 3Q25, driven by a 101.0% rise in sectorial financial assets/liabilities (CVA) due to tariff coverage adjustments and a 48.8% increase in electricity supply revenue.
• EBITDA Expansion: Recurring EBITDA rose 7.8% to R$ 1,337.4 million. GenCo EBITDA grew 11.0% (R$ 721.1m) due to transmission asset incorporation (MSG) and hydro modulation, while DisCo EBITDA increased 7.2% (R$ 650.9m) supported by tariff adjustments.
• Net Income Decline: Reported net income fell 50.6% to R$ 364.2 million. This was primarily caused by a deterioration in financial results (expenses up 43.6% due to higher debt and interest rates) and a 40.9% drop in equity income from associates.
• Cost Structure: Operating costs rose 20.2%, largely due to higher electricity purchased for resale (+27.3%) and construction costs (+25.0%). However, manageable costs (PMSO) decreased 4.1% due to workforce reductions.
• Debt Increase: Total debt increased 18.8% to R$ 21.1 billion, and leverage rose to 3.0x, influenced by the acquisition of the Baixo Iguaçu Hydroelectric Plant (70% stake).

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Operational Outlook: Hydro generation was 34.2% lower in 3Q25 due to unfavorable hydrological conditions. Wind generation was 15.3% lower, partially offset by increased curtailment (34.4% vs 23.4% in 3Q24).
• Investment Strategy: The company is heavily investing in grid modernization, specifically the "Paraná Trifásico" (25,000 km of new rural grids) and "Rede Elétrica Inteligente" (Smart Grid) projects. 85.6% of 3Q25 investments were made by DisCo.
• Corporate Actions: Copel completed the divestment of the Baixo Iguaçu Hydroelectric Plant in October 2025. The company is also migrating its shares to the B3 Novo Mercado segment, with mandatory conversion of preferred shares completed in November 2025.
• Risks:
  • Financial: Higher interest rate environment (CDI) increasing debt service costs.
  • Operational: Hydrological variability affecting generation volumes and increased curtailment in wind assets.
  • Regulatory: Tariff adjustments and regulatory changes impacting revenue recognition (e.g., IFRS effects on transmission).

Investor Verification Checklist

• Debt Service Capacity: Verify the impact of rising interest rates on future cash flows given the 18.8% increase in total debt and 3.0x leverage ratio.
• Hydrological Sensitivity: Assess the long-term impact of the 34.2% drop in hydro generation on future EBITDA stability.
• TradeCo Performance: Review the negative recurring EBITDA (R$ -6.8 million) in the commercialization segment and the reduction in sales margins.
• Divestment Proceeds: Confirm the utilization of proceeds from the Baixo Iguaçu divestment (R$ 1.1 billion cash outflow noted for acquisition, R$ 1.68 billion equity value for divestment) and its effect on net debt.
• Workforce Reduction: Monitor the sustainability of cost savings from the Voluntary Dismissal Program (PDV) and potential impacts on operational efficiency.