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Release Date: March 14, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA (NYSE:EBR) has successfully reduced its operational costs, reaching BRL6.784 billion in 2024, with a trend for further reduction.
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The company has implemented a new policy that has allowed a continuous reduction of liabilities, with a 50% reduction in the provision for compulsory loan inventory since privatization.
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EBR has achieved a record payout of dividends, reflecting the company's improved financial performance and commitment to shareholder returns.
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The company has made significant investments in technology and innovation, including the use of artificial intelligence and IoT to enhance operational efficiency and predictability.
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EBR has expanded its customer base in the free energy market, reaching 700 free energy customers, thanks to a centralized trading structure and robust risk management processes.
Negative Points
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The company faces challenges with the volatility of energy prices, which impacts financial projections and requires a conservative approach to leverage in the generation segment.
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There is a significant backlog of investments needed for reinforcement and improvement of transmission assets, which could pose execution risks if not managed carefully.
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EBR's financial performance is affected by the seasonality of costs, which remains a challenge despite efforts to mitigate it.
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The company is still dealing with complex negotiations related to compulsory loans and other liabilities, which could impact financial stability.
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There is uncertainty regarding the approval of investment plans by regulators, which could affect the company's ability to execute its growth strategy.
Q & A Highlights
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Q: Can you provide details on the agreement with the federal government and the steps to reach a final agreement? Also, how is the energy trading liquidity and pricing? A: (Marcello Disequera Freas, VP of Legal Affairs) We are finalizing the wording of the conciliation term and aim to conclude it within a fortnight. An extraordinary assembly will be convened for shareholder approval, followed by submission to the Supreme Court. Regarding energy trading, liquidity was good last quarter, with contract renewals and a regulated market auction selling 350 megawatts. The market's volatility is due to demand variations and increased use of intermittent sources.