Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes _______ No ___X____.
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Original Value |
Expiration of the term |
Expiration or Termination Conditions |
Outstanding Balance |
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R$ thousand |
Date |
R$ thousand |
Date |
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1 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Geração for financing agreement executed with BNDES. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Geração and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
36,867 |
10/24/2001 |
11/15/2013 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
13,593 |
12/31/2010 |
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2 |
Guarantee from CPFL Energia referring to RGE’s 2nd Issuance of Debentures – 1st tranche. The guarantee extends to compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
230,000 |
05/12/2005 |
04/01/2011 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
30,389 |
12/31/2010 |
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3 |
Endorsement granted to CPFL Piratininga by CPFL Energia for the 1st Issuance of Debentures. The guarantee extends to the compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
400,000 |
01/01/2006 |
01/01/2011 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
210,733 |
12/31/2010 |
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4 |
100% surety from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Paulista for the 3rd Issuance of Debentures. The guarantee extends to the compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
640,000 |
12/01/2006 |
12/01/2013 |
The surety is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
645,925 |
12/31/2010 |
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5 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Paulista for financing agreement executed with BNDES – FINEM III. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Paulista and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
71,587 |
06/21/2007 |
12/16/2013 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
80,711 |
12/31/2010 |
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6 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Piratininga for financing agreement executed with BNDES – FINEM II. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Piratininga and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
87,516 |
06/21/2007 |
12/16/2013 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
47,945 |
12/31/2010 |
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7 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to the controlled company Foz do Chapecó Energia for financing agreement executed with BNDES. The amount corresponds to 60% of that debt of the controlled company and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
979,893 |
09/04/2007 |
09/15/2027 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
979,893 |
12/31/2010 |
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8 |
100% surety from CPFL Energia granted to RGE for the 3rd Issuance of Debentures – 1st and 2nd tranches. The guarantee extends to the compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
100,000 |
12/01/2007 |
12/01/2013 |
The surety is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
248,660 |
12/31/2010 |
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CONTRACTS WITH THE SAME GROUP |
Link with the Company |
Original Value |
Expiration of the term |
Expiration or Termination Conditions |
Outstanding Balance |
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Subject and Characteristics of Contract |
R$ thousand |
Date |
R$ thousand |
Date |
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9 |
100% surety from CPFL Energia granted to RGE for the 3rd Issuance of Debentures – 3rd tranche. The guarantee extends to the compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
40,000 |
02/01/2008 |
12/01/2013 |
The surety is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
41,824 |
12/31/2010 |
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10 |
100% surety from CPFL Energia granted to RGE for the 3rd Issuance of Debentures – 4th and 5th tranches. The guarantee extends to the compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
100,000 |
04/01/2008 |
12/01/2013 |
The surety is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
102,670 |
12/31/2010 |
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11 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Santa Cruz for the Agreement for onlending of funds for working capital needs. The guarantee extends to the compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
34,000 |
06/12/2008 |
06/10/2011 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
45,207 |
12/31/2010 |
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12 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Paulista for financing agreement executed with BNDES – FINEM IV. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Paulista and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
104,809 |
06/15/2008 |
12/15/2014 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
256,572 |
12/31/2010 |
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13 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Santa Cruz for financing agreement executed with BNDES – FINEM. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Santa Cruz and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
2,230 |
06/24/2008 |
05/15/2015 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
10,483 |
12/31/2010 |
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14 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Piratininga for financing agreement executed with BNDES – FINEM III. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Piratininga and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
80,482 |
06/25/2008 |
12/15/2014 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
106,945 |
12/31/2010 |
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15 |
100% surety from CPFL Energia granted to RGE for financing agreement executed with BNDES – FINEM IV. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of RGE and there are no costs associated with this surety for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
76,000 |
06/25/2008 |
12/15/2014 |
The surety is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
163,321 |
12/31/2010 |
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16 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Mococa for financing agreement executed with BNDES – FINEM. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Mococa and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
3,000 |
07/25/2008 |
06/15/2015 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
5,475 |
12/31/2010 |
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Item |
CONTRACTS WITH THE SAME GROUP |
Link with the Company |
Original Value |
Expiration of the term |
Expiration or Termination Conditions |
Outstanding Balance |
||||||
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Subject and Characteristics of Contract |
R$ thousand |
Date |
R$ thousand |
Date |
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17 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Jaguari for financing agreement executed with BNDES – FINEM. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Jaguari and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
2,466 |
08/27/2008 |
05/15/2015 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
4,825 |
12/31/2010 |
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18 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Geração for the Agreement for onlending of funds for working capital needs. The guarantee extends to the compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
100,000 |
11/17/2008 |
03/09/2011 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
103,372 |
12/31/2010 |
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19 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Sul Paulista for financing agreement executed with BNDES – FINEM. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Sul Paulista and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
3,300 |
12/23/2008 |
11/16/2015 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
4,736 |
12/31/2010 |
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20 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Leste Paulista for financing agreement executed with BNDES – FINEM. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Leste Paulista and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
2,000 |
12/23/2008 |
11/16/2015 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
3,261 |
12/31/2010 |
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21 |
Guarantee from CPFL Energia referring to RGE’s 4th Issuance of Debentures. The guarantee extends to compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
180,000 |
07/01/2009 |
07/01/2011 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
195,633 |
12/31/2010 |
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22 |
100% surety from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Paulista for the 4th Issuance of Debentures. The guarantee extends to the compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
178,000 |
07/01/2009 |
07/01/2011 |
The surety is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
116,327 |
12/31/2010 |
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23 |
Guarantee from CPFL Energia referring to CPFL Geração’s 2nd Issuance of Debentures. The guarantee extends to compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
425,250 |
07/01/2009 |
07/01/2011 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
449,577 |
12/31/2010 |
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24 |
100% surety from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Jaguari for the 1st Issuance of Debentures. The guarantee extends to the compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
10,000 |
07/01/2009 |
07/01/2011 |
The surety is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
10,583 |
12/31/2010 |
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Item |
CONTRACTS WITH THE SAME GROUP |
Link with the Company |
Original Value |
Expiration of the term |
Expiration or Termination Conditions |
Outstanding Balance |
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Subject and Characteristics of Contract |
R$ thousand |
Date |
R$ thousand |
Date |
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25 |
100% surety from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Leste Paulista for the 1st Issuance of Debentures. The guarantee extends to the compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
24,000 |
07/01/2009 |
07/01/2011 |
The surety is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
25,400 |
12/31/2010 |
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26 |
100% surety from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Sul Paulista for the 1st Issuance of Debentures. The guarantee extends to the compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
16,000 |
07/01/2009 |
07/01/2011 |
The surety is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
16,926 |
12/31/2010 |
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27 |
100% surety from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Brasil for the 1st Issuance of Debentures. The guarantee extends to the compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
165,000 |
07/01/2009 |
07/01/2011 |
The surety is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
174,545 |
12/31/2010 |
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28 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Bioenergia for financing agreement executed with BNDES. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Bioenergia and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
45,491 |
12/29/2009 |
05/15/2023 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
78,880 |
12/31/2010 |
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29 |
100% surety from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Piratininga for the 3rd Issuance of Debentures. The guarantee extends to the compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
260,000 |
04/01/2010 |
04/01/2015 |
The surety is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
267,013 |
12/31/2010 |
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30 |
100% surety from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Geração for the 3rd Issuance of Debentures. The guarantee extends to the compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
264,000 |
04/01/2010 |
04/01/2015 |
The surety is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
271,121 |
12/31/2010 |
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31 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Geração for financing agreement executed with BNDES – FINAME – Working Capital. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Geração and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
50,000 |
04/15/2010 |
12/17/2012 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
53,897 |
12/31/2010 |
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32 |
100% surety from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Paulista for the Agreement for onlending of funds for working capital needs. The guarantee extends to the compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
103,234 |
04/23/2010 |
04/23/2015 |
The surety is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
105,338 |
12/31/2010 |
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Item |
CONTRACTS WITH THE SAME GROUP |
Link with the Company |
Original Value |
Expiration of the term |
Expiration or Termination Conditions |
Outstanding Balance |
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Subject and Characteristics of Contract |
R$ thousand |
Date |
R$ thousand |
Date |
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33 |
100% surety from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Geração for the Agreement for onlending of funds for working capital needs. The guarantee extends to the compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
617,520 |
04/23/2010 |
04/23/2015 |
The surety is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
630,107 |
12/31/2010 |
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34 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Paulista for financing agreement executed with BNDES – FINAME. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Paulista and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
1,638 |
05/07/2010 |
12/16/2019 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
36,067 |
12/31/2010 |
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35 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to RGE for financing agreement executed with BNDES – FINAME. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of RGE and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
1,588 |
05/07/2010 |
12/16/2019 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
4,857 |
12/31/2010 |
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36 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Piratininga for financing agreement executed with BNDES – FINAME. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Piratininga and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
648 |
05/14/2010 |
12/16/2019 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
22,905 |
12/31/2010 |
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37 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Geração for financing agreement executed with BNDES – FINEM – Working Capital. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Geração and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
50,000 |
05/28/2010 |
06/17/2013 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
53,232 |
12/31/2010 |
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38 |
70% surety from CPFL Energia granted to EPASA for financing agreement executed with Banco do Nordeste do Brasil. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of EPASA and there are no costs associated with this surety for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
177,837 |
08/27/2010 |
12/28/2023 |
The surety is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
190,590 |
12/31/2010 |
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39 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Paulista for rural credil executed with Banco do Brasil. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Paulista and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
196,800 |
08/06/2010 |
07/10/2015 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
204,811 |
12/31/2010 |
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40 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Piratininga for rural credil executed with Banco do Brasil. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Piratininga and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
18,100 |
08/06/2010 |
07/10/2015 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
18,837 |
12/31/2010 |
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Item |
CONTRACTS WITH THE SAME GROUP |
Link with the Company |
Original Value |
Expiration of the term |
Expiration or Termination Conditions |
Outstanding Balance |
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Subject and Characteristics of Contract |
R$ thousand |
Date |
R$ thousand |
Date |
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41 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to RGE for rural credil executed with Banco do Brasil. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of RGE and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
85,100 |
08/06/2010 |
07/10/2015 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
88,564 |
12/31/2010 |
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42 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to RGE for rural credil executed with Banco do Brasil. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of RGE and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
147,400 |
08/06/2010 |
07/19/2013 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
153,400 |
12/31/2010 |
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43 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Santa Cruz for rural credil executed with Banco do Brasil. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Santa Cruz and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
16,000 |
08/06/2010 |
07/19/2013 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
16,651 |
12/31/2010 |
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44 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Sul Paulista for rural credil executed with Banco do Brasil. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Sul Paulista and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
9,900 |
08/06/2010 |
07/19/2013 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
10,303 |
12/31/2010 |
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45 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Leste Paulista for rural credil executed with Banco do Brasil. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Leste Paulista and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
16,450 |
08/06/2010 |
07/19/2013 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
17,120 |
12/31/2010 |
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46 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Mococa for rural credil executed with Banco do Brasil. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Mococa and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
8,300 |
08/06/2010 |
07/19/2013 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
8,638 |
12/31/2010 |
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47 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Jaguari for rural credil executed with Banco do Brasil. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Jaguari and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
1,750 |
08/06/2010 |
07/19/2013 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
1,821 |
12/31/2010 |
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48 |
100% surety from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Piratininga for the 4th Issuance of Debentures. The guarantee extends to the compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
280,000 |
12/10/2010 |
12/10/2013 |
The surety is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
281,845 |
12/31/2010 |
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Item |
CONTRACTS WITH THE SAME GROUP |
Link with the Company |
Original Value |
Expiration of the term |
Expiration or Termination Conditions |
Outstanding Balance |
||||||
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Subject and Characteristics of Contract |
R$ thousand |
Date |
R$ thousand |
Date |
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49 |
70% surety from CPFL Energia granted to Epasa for the 2nd Issuance of Debentures. The guarantee extends to the compliance with 100% of the contract obligations. |
Controlled |
400,000 |
12/10/2010 |
10/10/2012 |
The surety is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
402,861 |
12/31/2010 |
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50 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Paulista for financing agreement executed with BNDES – FINEM V. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Paulista and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
133,072 |
12/27/2010 |
01/15/2021 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
133,186 |
12/31/2010 |
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51 |
100% surety from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Piratininga for financing agreement executed with BNDES – FINEM IV. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Piratininga and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
68,120 |
12/27/2010 |
01/15/2021 |
The surety is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
68,180 |
12/31/2010 |
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52 |
100% surety from CPFL Energia granted to RGE for financing agreement executed with BNDES – FINEM V. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of RGE and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
69,616 |
12/27/2010 |
01/15/2021 |
The surety is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
69,677 |
12/31/2010 |
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53 |
Endorsement from CPFL Energia granted to CPFL Geração for financing agreement executed with BNDES – FINEM – Direct. The amount corresponds to the totality of that debt of CPFL Geração and there are no costs associated with this guarantee for Related Parties. |
Controlled |
75,538 |
12/28/2010 |
04/16/2029 |
The guarantee is valid up to the full payment of the debt. |
75,585 |
12/31/2010 |
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(1) The company shall disclose all contracts in force with each related party, whenever an amount equal or higher than R$ 200,000.00, or else equal or higher than 1% of the Company’s Shareholders’ Equity (the one most recently disclosed), whichever is higher, is reached in one or in successive contracts, with or without the same purpose, in any one-year period. |
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By: |
/S/ LORIVAL NOGUEIRA LUZ JUNIOR
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| Name: Title: |
Lorival Nogueira Luz Junior Chief Financial Officer and Head of Investor Relations | |
This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will actually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.