Petrobras Acquires New Blocks in Auction, Eletrobras Approves Its 1st Issue of Notes, and Much More!
The main highlights among corporate news this week were Petrobras (PETR4), which acquired new blocks in the 1st Cycle of Permanent Production Sharing Offer from ANP, and Eletrobras (ELET3), which approved its 1st issue of commercial paper. Meanwhile, Vibra (VBBR3) will make the payment of the first installment of interest on equity (JCP), which also had distribution approved by Renner (LREN3).
Petrobras and Eletrobras
As reported by Infomoney.com, corporate news emphasizes Petrobras (PETR3;PETR4), which announced on Friday (16) the purchase of the Southwest Sagitário, Água Marinha, and North Brava blocks in the 1st Cycle of Permanent Production Sharing Offer from ANP. The total signature bonus that the company must pay is R$ 729 million.
Eletrobras (ELET3) approved its 1st issue of commercial paper without installment for public distribution, in the total amount of R$ 6 billion. The funds raised will be used for cash strengthening and refinancing of the company’s and/or its subsidiaries’ liabilities. On Friday, the Board of Directors of Eletrobras allowed the “exchange” of shares of its subsidiary Eletronorte with Neoenergia. The transaction is estimated at R$ 787.8 million, but with no cash inflow or outflow.
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Vibra and Renner
Vibra (VBBR3) announced that it will make the payment of the first installment of interest on equity (JCP), approved by the Board of Directors, related to the fiscal year 2022, on December 29. In terms of values, the total to be paid for the first installment is R$ 389 million, which corresponds to R$ 0.34890912083 per share.
Renner Stores (LREN3) approved the distribution of interest on equity (JCP) in the total gross amount of R$ 178.6 million, which equals R$ 0.184049 per share. According to the information disclosed by Infomoney.com, the payment of interest will be made starting on January 6, 2023.

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