Eletropaulo reported a loss of R$ 324.1 million in 3Q05 compared to a net income of R$ 136.8 million in 2Q05. Key factors included a tariff adjustment of 2.12% effective July 4, 2005, the issuance of R$ 800 million in debentures in September, and a significant increase in operating expenses including a R$ 346.4 million provision for doubtful debts. While revenues declined, expenses rose due to higher personnel costs, increased tariff quotas, and the amortization of regulatory assets, leading to a large quarterly loss despite an adjusted EBITDA of R$ 400.3 million.