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 February 26, 2004. The document serves as a notice to shareholders regarding the payment of Interest on Own Capital for the period of January 2004.
Key Financial Metrics
- Dividend Payment (Interest on Own Capital): R$ 39,301,817.40 total.
- Per Share Amount: R$ 1.38 per thousand common shares.
- Payment Terms: Payment is scheduled no later than 60 days after the 2005 Annual Shareholders' Meeting.
- Record Date: March 15, 2004.
- Ex-Dividend Date: March 16, 2004.
The filing does not provide data on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the reporting period.
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes in financial performance or operations compared to prior periods. It solely announces the specific distribution of Interest on Own Capital as deliberated by the Management Bodies on February 26, 2004.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document includes a standard Forward-Looking Statements disclaimer. It notes that statements regarding future operations, financial condition, and dividend payments are based on management's current estimates and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including general economic and market conditions. No specific operational guidance or new risk factors were disclosed in this notice.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the ex-dividend date of March 16, 2004, to confirm eligibility for the R$ 1.38 per thousand shares payment.
- Confirm that banking instructions and Taxpayer Identification Numbers (CPF/CNPJ) are up to date with Banco Itaú S.A. to avoid payment delays.
- Note that the actual cash payment will not occur until after the 2005 Annual Shareholders' Meeting.
- Check for applicable Income Tax withholding unless the shareholder qualifies for an exemption and provides proof by May 28, 2004.