SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
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, 2021
Commission File Number 1-34129
CENTRAIS ELÉTRICAS BRASILEIRAS S.A.
- ELETROBRÁS
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
charter)
BRAZILIAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
Rua da Quitanda, 196 – 24th floor,
Centro, CEP 20091-005,
Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
(Address of principal executive office)
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 whether the registrant
by furnishing the information contained in this Form 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____
RELEVANT FACT
CENTRAIS ELÉTRICAS
BRASILEIRAS S/A
CNPJ: 00.001.180/0001-26 | NIRE: 533.0000085-9
PUBLIC COMPANY
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S/A (“Company”
or “Eletrobras”) (B3: ELET3, ELET5 & ELET6; NYSE: EBR & EBR.B; LATIBEX: XELT.O & XELT.B) in compliance with the
provisions of the Securities Commission (“CVM”) Instruction nº 358, of January 3, 2002, as amended, communicates
to its shareholders and the market in general, in addition to the Relevant Fact published by the Company on April 13, 2021, which, on
this date, the public offering was settled and closed, distributed with restricted efforts, related to its 3rd issue of simple debentures,
not convertible into shares, in 2 (two) unsecured series (“Debentures”), under the terms of CVM Instruction 476, of
January 16, 2009, as amended, of 2,700,000 (two million and seven hundred thousand) Debentures (“Issue”).
Were issued (i) 1,200,000 (one million and two hundred thousand)
Debentures of the first series, with maturity in 5 (five) years and remuneration interest corresponding to 100% of the accumulated variation
of the DI Rate - Interbank Deposits, plus surcharge 1.80% (one and eighty hundredths percent) per year; and (ii) 1,500,000 (one million
and five hundred thousand) second series Debentures (“Second Series Debentures”), with maturity in 10 (ten) years,
monetarily restated by the accumulated variation of the IPCA and with corresponding remuneration interest 4.9126% (four integers, nine
thousand, one hundred and twenty-six tenths of a thousandths) per year (“Remuneration Interest on Incentive Debentures”),
totaling BRL 2,700,000,000.00 (two billion and seven hundred million reais) on the issue date. The Issuance of the Second Series Debentures
was made under the terms of article 2 of Law 12,431, of June 24, 2011, as amended and Decree 8,874, of October 11, 2016, as amended, of
the Resolution of the National Monetary Council (“CMN”) No. 3,947, of January 27, 2011, of CMN Resolution No. 4,751,
of September 26, 2019, as amended.
More information on the Issuance is available in the Minutes
of the Board of Directors' Meeting of the Company that approved the Issuance, held on April 13, 2021 and in the “Private Deed
Instrument of the 3rd (third) Issuance of Simple Debentures, Not Convertible into Shares , of Unsecured Species, in 2 (two) Series, for
Public Distribution with Restricted Efforts, of Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA - ELETROBRAS ”, signed between the
Company and Pentágono SA Distribuidora de Titulos e Valores Mobiliários, on April 14, 2021, as amended on May 10, 2021 to
reflect the final rate of the Remuneration Interest on Incentive Debentures, which are filed at the Company's headquarters.
Rio de Janeiro, May 12, 2021
Elvira Cavalcanti Presta
CFO and Investor Relations Officer
This document may contain estimates and forecasts
that are not statements of fact that occurred in the past but reflect our management beliefs and expectations and may constitute future
events' forecasts and estimates under Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. The words "believe", "may", "estimate", "continue", "anticipate",
"intend", "expect" and related words are intended to identify estimates that necessarily involve risks and uncertainties,
known or unknown . Known risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: general economic, regulatory, political and commercial
conditions in Brazil and abroad, changes in interest rates, inflation and value of the Real, changes in volumes and the pattern of use
of electricity by consumer, competitive conditions, our level of indebtedness, the possibility of receiving payments related to our receivables,
changes in rainfall and water levels in the reservoirs used to operate our hydroelectric plants, our financing and capital investment
plans, existing and future government regulations , and other risks described in our annual report and other documents filed with CVM
and SEC. Estimates and forecasts refer only to the date they were expressed and we assume no obligation to update any of these estimates
or forecasts due to the occurrence of new information or future events. Future results of the Company's operations and initiatives may
differ from current expectations and the investor should not rely solely on the information contained herein. This material contains calculations
that may not reflect accurate results due to rounding.
SIGNATURE
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.
Date: May 12, 2021
CENTRAIS ELÉTRICAS BRASILEIRAS S.A. - ELETROBRÁS
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/S/ Elvira
Baracuhy Cavalcanti Presta
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Elvira Baracuhy Cavalcanti Presta
CFO and Investor Relations Officer
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release may contain forward-looking statements.
These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates offuture
economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates", "believes",
"estimates", "expects", "plans" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended
to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal
operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends
affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect
the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected
events, trends or results will actually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic
and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual
results to differ materially from current expectations.
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