Copel 1Q26 recurring net income rises 10.7% to R$ 638.9 million

• Copel posted recurring EBITDA of R$ 1.76 billion in 1Q26, up 16.7% year on year; recurring net income rose 10.7% to R$ 638.9 million.
• Sales fell 11.7% to 5,275 GWh, while generation faced a GSF of 92% with curtailment at 20.7%.
• Net debt stood at R$ 581.6 million, with net debt-to-EBITDA leverage at 2.8x as of March 31, 2026; nominal cost of debt was 13.05% per year.
• Shareholder returns included R$ 706 million in interest on equity dividends, equal to R$ 0.2377 per share, scheduled for payment on Sept. 30, 2026.
• Copel highlighted a value-creation pipeline tied to the capacity reserve auction, targeting expansions at Foz do Areia (+860 MW) and Segredo (+1,266 MW) with start of operation shown as August 2030.

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