As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 27, 2022 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 20-F ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 Commission file number: 001-14668 COMPANHIA PARANAENSE DE ENERGIA – COPEL (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Energy Company of Paraná (Translation of Registrant's Name into English)The Federative Republic of Braz ...

[Report of Foreign Private Issuer (Form 6-K)](index=1&type=section&id=Report%20of%20Foreign%20Private%20Issuer%20%28Form%206-K%29) [Filing Information](index=1&type=section&id=Filing%20Information) Companhia Paranaense de Energia (Copel) filed this Form 6-K with the SEC for April 2022, indicating annual reports are filed under Form 20-F - Registrant: **COMPANHIA PARANAENSE DE ENERGIA (Energy Company of Paraná)**[1](index=1&type=chunk) - Form Type: **Form 6-K, Report of Foreign Private Issuer**[1](index=1&type=chunk) - Filing Period: **April 2022**[1](index=1&type=chunk) - Annual reports are filed under **Form 20-F**[2](index=2&type=chunk) [Summary of the 212th Extraordinary Board of Directors' Meeting](index=2&type=section&id=Summary%20of%20the%20212th%20Extraordinary%20Board%20of%20Directors%27%20Meeting) The Board unanimously approved Independent Auditor's Reports and the 2021/2022 Form 20-F for disclosure [Meeting Details](index=2&type=section&id=Meeting%20Details) The 212th Extraordinary Board Meeting was held via video conference on April 27, 2022, chaired by Marcel Martins Malczewski - Meeting: **212th Extraordinary Board of Directors' Meeting**[4](index=4&type=chunk) - Date and Time: **April 27, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.**[4](index=4&type=chunk) - Venue: **Video conferencing**[4](index=4&type=chunk) - Presiding Officer: **Marcel Martins Malczewski, Chair**[4](index=4&type=chunk) [Resolutions](index=2&type=section&id=Resolutions) The Board unanimously approved the Independent Auditor's Reports and the 2021/2022 Form 20-F and its disclosure - The Board unanimously approved the **Independent Auditor's Report on Consolidated Financial Statements** and the **Independent Auditor's Report on Internal Controls of Financial Reports** for the 2021/2022 20-F Form[4](index=4&type=chunk) - The Board unanimously approved the **2021/2022 20-F Form** and its disclosure[4](index=4&type=chunk) [Signatures and Forward-Looking Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Signatures%20and%20Forward-Looking%20Statements) The report, signed by CEO Daniel Pimentel Slaviero on April 28, 2022, includes a cautionary statement on forward-looking information - The report was signed on **April 28, 2022**, by **Daniel Pimentel Slaviero, Chief Executive Officer**[8](index=8&type=chunk) - The document includes a forward-looking statements clause, indicating that statements are based on current views, subject to risks, and actual results may differ materially[9](index=9&type=chunk)

[Filing Information](index=1&type=section&id=Filing%20Information) This section details the Form 6-K filing by Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) with the SEC in March 2022 [Form 6-K Filing Details](index=1&type=section&id=Form%206-K%20Filing%20Details) This document is a Form 6-K report filed by Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL), a foreign private issuer, for March 2022 - The report is a **Form 6-K** filed by Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) for March 2022[1](index=1&type=chunk) - The company is registered as a foreign private issuer, filing annual reports under **Form 20-F**[2](index=2&type=chunk) [Annual General Meeting (AGM) - Distance Voting Ballot](index=2&type=section&id=Annual%20General%20Meeting%20(AGM)%20-%20Distance%20Voting%20Ballot) This section outlines the procedures and resolutions for shareholders to participate in COPEL's Annual General Meeting via distance voting [Meeting Information and Voting Instructions](index=2&type=section&id=Meeting%20Information%20and%20Voting%20Instructions) Shareholders receive instructions for remote participation in the April 29, 2022 AGM, including ballot submission methods and deadlines - The Annual General Meeting (AGM) for CIA PARANAENSE DE ENERGIA - COPEL is scheduled for **April 29, 2022**[11](index=11&type=chunk) - Shareholders can vote remotely via email, physical mail, or through service providers like custody agents or **Banco Bradesco S.A.**[7](index=7&type=chunk)[8](index=8&type=chunk) - The deadline for receiving completed ballots and required documentation is **April 22, 2022**[8](index=8&type=chunk) - Valid ballots must be fully completed, initialed, signed, and accompanied by certified identification and representation documents[8](index=8&type=chunk) [Resolutions concerning the Annual General Meeting (AGM)](index=2&type=section&id=Resolutions%20concerning%20the%20Annual%20General%20Meeting%20(AGM)) Shareholders will vote on the 2021 financial statements, the R$4.95 billion net income allocation, and 2022 management compensation - Resolution 1: Analysis and voting on the **Annual Management Report, balance sheet, and financial statements for fiscal year 2021**[8](index=8&type=chunk)[9](index=9&type=chunk) Resolution 2: Proposed Allocation of 2021 Net Income | Description | Amount (R$) | | :--- | :--- | | **Net Income for FY 2021** | **4,952,570,482.46** | | **Total Proposed Earnings Distribution** | **3,088,487,160.06** | | *Breakdown of Distribution:* | | | Intercalary interest on equity | 239,635,594.00 | | Intercalary dividends (paid Nov 2021) | 1,197,002,956.91 | | Dividends as interest on capital (by July 2022) | 283,173,477.44 | | Additional proposed dividend (by July 2022) | 1,368,675,131.71 | - Resolution 3: Establishment of **compensation for Management, Supervisory Board, and Statutory Committees** for the 2022 fiscal year[12](index=12&type=chunk) [Concluding Information](index=5&type=section&id=Concluding%20Information) This section provides the report's signature details and a standard disclaimer regarding forward-looking statements [Signature and Forward-Looking Statements](index=5&type=section&id=Signature%20and%20Forward-Looking%20Statements) The report, signed by CEO Daniel Pimentel Slaviero, includes a disclaimer on the inherent risks of forward-looking statements - The report was signed on **March 31, 2022**, by **Daniel Pimentel Slaviero**, Chief Executive Officer[14](index=14&type=chunk)[15](index=15&type=chunk) - A forward-looking statements clause warns that future performance statements are based on current estimates and subject to various risks and uncertainties[16](index=16&type=chunk)

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In 2021, the company achieved a historic EBITDA of BRL 8.4 billion and a net income of BRL 5.49 billion, marking the highest net income ever reported by the company [4][14] - The dividend declared for 2021 was over BRL 5 billion, resulting in a dividend yield of approximately 16% [4][14] - The fourth quarter of 2021 saw a net income drop of 30% compared to the previous year, primarily due to the hybrid crisis and a decrease in energy trading results [15][19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Generation and Transmission (GeT) segment was significantly impacted by the hybrid crisis, with a reduction in dispatch levels and increased maintenance costs [16][21] - The adjusted EBITDA for the year grew by 5.2%, while net income increased by 2.7%, mainly due to strong performance in the first half of 2021 [18] - The company reported a reduction in personnel costs, with a headcount decrease of over 2,300 employees in recent years [26][25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The GSF (Generation Scaling Factor) reached an average of 67.7% in the fourth quarter, reflecting the challenges faced in the energy market [15][35] - The company anticipates a recovery in GSF levels to historical averages of 80-85% due to improved rainfall and reservoir conditions [35] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on its core business, having sold Copel Telecom, and is committed to disciplined cash allocation and investment policies [5][9] - A significant part of the company's strategy includes a carbon neutrality plan for 2030, with executive incentives tied to carbon emission reduction targets [6][8] - The company is exploring growth opportunities through M&A while being cautious due to high interest rates and commodity price pressures [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the importance of strategic planning and resilience in navigating the challenges posed by the pandemic and energy sector adversities [3][4] - The company is optimistic about future growth opportunities, particularly in renewable energy, with plans to increase its wind and solar portfolio [46][50] - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to adapt to regulatory changes and market dynamics, emphasizing a long-term vision [8][53] Other Important Information - The company is undergoing a governance upgrade, migrating to level two of governance at B3, reinforcing its commitment to high corporate governance standards [5][6] - The investment program for 2022 is set at BRL 2.1 billion, focusing on modernizing the electric grid and enhancing service quality [27][28] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: Update on the renewal process for the concession privatization of ZRA and investment strategy for the current year - The company plans to sell control of the GSF by December 2023 and is analyzing the concession's value and assured energy [32] - For the transmission auction, the company intends to establish partnerships to participate in multiple lots, reducing capital use [33][34] Question: Impact of the GSF in the next few periods - The GSF is expected to recover to historical levels of around 80-82% due to improved rainfall and reservoir conditions [35] Question: Expectation for the sale of the BNDES stake in the company - The timing for the sale is contingent on market conditions and the results of the first quarter, with a potential window in mid-July [36][37] Question: Dividend payment timeline - The dividend payment date will be determined during the shareholders' meeting, with intentions to pay two dividends per year [39] Question: Strategy for energy generation contracting and future energy prices - The long-term price expectation remains around BRL 170-180, with a strategy to maintain a natural hedge of 15-18% [40][41] Question: Leverage and potential acquisitions - The company aims for a leverage ratio of around 2.5x, focusing on good investment opportunities while maintaining a disciplined dividend payout policy [42][44] Question: Divestment scenario for Compagas and strategies for renewable energy - The company sees potential in the gas distribution sector and aims to double its renewable energy portfolio in the next three to five years [46][48]

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 19, 2021 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 20-F ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 Commission file number: 001-14668 COMPANHIA PARANAENSE DE ENERGIA – COPEL (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Energy Company of Paraná (Translation of Registrant's Name into English)The Federative Republic of Braz ...

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