However,due to the demands of financing its debt, its net income figure for the period was a loss of R$51.6m, 837% higher than the R$5.5m deficit registered in the second quarter of2012.

Earningsbefore interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) grew by 7.4% during thesecond quarter of 2013, accounting for R$98.6m.

Therevenues and Ebitda growth reflect the ongoing increase to CPFL's portfolio ofassets in operation, either through the conclusion of work or the acquisitionof renewable energy assets.