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COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO BÁSICO DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO – SABESP
PUBLICLY HELD COMPANY
Corporate Taxpayer’s ID (CNPJ) 43.776.517/0001-80
NOTICE TO THE MARKET
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo – Sabesp (“Company” or “Sabesp”) hereby announces to its shareholders and the market in general that the Municipality of Diadema approved Municipal Law 007/2020 that authorizes the Municipality and the State of São Paulo to sign a cooperation agreement that will allow Sabesp to treat the city's solid urban waste covering the final garbage disposal, and its reuse in energy generation, being that the garbage collection will continue to be the responsibility of the municipality.
With the approval of the Law, it is possible for the Company to continue discussions with the Municipality in order to achieve the form and contractual terms that serve the parties.
The Company is already working on innovative projects aimed at the circular economy. Solid waste treatment meets Sabesp's commitment to sustainability, quality of life and also with the UN's sustainable development objectives (SDGs).
The Municipal Law 007/2020,is available on Sabesp website in the Investor Relations area
The Company will keep the market informed on the developments concerning this matter.
São Paulo,February13, 2020.
Rui de Britto Álvares Affonso
Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP | ||
By: | /s/ Rui de Britto Álvares Affonso | |
Name: Rui de Britto Álvares Affonso Title: Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer |
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