================================================================================ 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 May 2006 Commission File Number 333-7182-01 CEZ, a. s. ----------------------------------------------- (Translation of registrant's name into English) c/o Duhova 2/1444 140 53 Prague 4 Czech Republic ---------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ] Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): [ ] Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): [ ] Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes [ ] No [X] If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in 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: PRESS RELEASE TEPLARNA DVUR KRALOVE TO REMAIN IN CEZ GROUP At its meeting held yesterday, the Board of Directors of CEZ resolved to cancel a tender for the sale of Teplarna Dvur Kralove and on the termination of its sale. This is due to further negotiations with VCT of Pardubice and current market developments. The General Meeting of CEZ, a. s., which is scheduled for May 23, will be informed in detail on the grounds for the withdrawal of the offer for the sale of a portion of an enterprise in the form of Teplarna Dvur Kralove within the relevant item on its agenda. CEZ intends to expand the heating power business and search for other opportunities in this field. Ivana Vejvodova Spokesperson for CEZ, a. s. 2 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. ------------ (Registrant) Date: May 16, 2006 By: /s/ Libuse Latalova ------------------------------ Libuse Latalova Head of Finance Administration 3