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 June 15, 2009. The document serves as a notice to shareholders regarding the payment of dividends in the form of Interest on Own Capital for the fiscal year 2008.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics for the period ending June 30, 2009. The only specific financial data disclosed relates to dividend distributions:
- Dividend Payment Date: June 26, 2009.
- Dividend Type: Interest on Own Capital (declared for 2008).
- Payment Ratios:
- R$ 0.88 per share for the reference date of December 8, 2008.
- R$ 0.42 per share for the reference date of February 27, 2008.
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes in operations, financial condition, or results compared to prior periods. It strictly addresses the execution of a previously approved dividend payment plan.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document includes a standard Forward-Looking Statements disclaimer. It notes that statements regarding future operations, capital expenditure plans, and financial results are based on management's current estimates and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including general economic and market conditions. No specific guidance or outlook for 2009 is provided in this text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total dividend payout amount by multiplying the declared rates (R$ 0.88 and R$ 0.42) by the number of shares held on the respective reference dates.
- Confirm that banking instructions and Taxpayer Identification Numbers (CPF/CNPJ) are updated with Banco Itaú S/A to ensure timely credit of funds.
- Review the Board of Directors' meeting minutes from July 31, 2008, and January 15, 2009, for the full context of the dividend approval.
- Check subsequent filings for the full 2008 annual report (Form 20-F) to obtain comprehensive revenue, profit, and debt metrics not included in this notice.