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: January 2026 (Event date: January 7, 2026; Filing date: January 8, 2026)
Context: The filing announces the resignation of an independent member of the Board of Directors.
Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data. The document is a corporate governance announcement and does not provide values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
Material Changes
- Board Composition: Mr. Augusto Cezar Tavares Baião resigned as an independent member of the Board of Directors, effective January 7, 2026.
- Reason for Change: The resignation was a personal and professional decision motivated by the director's assumption of new responsibilities outside the Copel Group.
- Service History: Mr. Baião had served on the Board since April 2025.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Management Commentary: The Company expressed gratitude for Mr. Baião's contributions and dedication during his term.
- Next Steps: Copel stated it will take appropriate governance measures to recompose the Board of Directors in accordance with its Bylaws and applicable legislation.
- Risks and Contingencies: The filing includes a standard Forward-Looking Statements disclaimer noting that future statements regarding operations, financial condition, and liquidity are subject to risks and uncertainties and may differ materially from actual results.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the timeline for the appointment of a new independent director to replace Mr. Baião.
- Confirm the impact of this resignation on the composition of Board committees (e.g., Audit, Risk) if Mr. Baião held specific roles.
- Monitor subsequent filings for the formal announcement of the new board member.