FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of September 2005
Commission File Number 333-7182-01
CEZ, a. s.
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
c/o Duhova 2/1444
140 53 Prague 4
Czech Republic
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____
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Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
The following information was filed by CEZ, a. s. in Czech language with the
Prague Stock Exchange as required by its rules and regulations:
CEZ Energy Corporation Achieves Improved Rating
Moody's has upgraded the long-term financial strength rating for the energy
corporation, CEZ Group, from its previous rating of A3 to its new rating of A2.
"This is a further material signal that we are moving in the right direction.
CEZ now no longer represents only itself, but the domestic industry as such.
This fact is all the more important considering that the majority stakeholder is
the state - in other words, the citizens, who benefit from the company's
stability and excellent results in the form of tax payments that replenish the
public budget, job opportunities in the Czech Republic and abroad, contracts for
domestic suppliers, and support of the regional economies," comments Martin
Roman, Chairman of the Board and CEO of CEZ.
The awarded rating is based on CEZ's position in the electricity markets in
Central Europe and, owing to acquisitions in Bulgaria and Romania, also in
Southeastern Europe; it also reflects the strategic importance of the CEZ Group
for the Czech economy.
CEZ thus extends its lead in the Czech industry. It is the largest Czech
taxpayer and the most profitable Czech company. During the first six months of
this year, CEZ generated a net profit of CZK 10,896 million, which represents a
111% increase compared to last year's figures.
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CEZ, a. s.
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(Registrant)
Date: September 29, 2005
/s/ Libuse Latalova
By:______________________
Libuse Latalova
Head of Finance Administration