1) CPFL Energia is the largest integrated private electricity company in Brazil with a market capitalization of R$23.2 billion. It has operations in distribution, generation, trading, and services.
2) In late 2016, State Grid of China proposed to acquire a 23% stake in CPFL Energia for R$25 per share, valuing the company at R$23.2 billion. The transaction is pending regulatory approval.
3) CPFL Energia's distribution segment serves over 7.8 million customers across 8 subsidiaries, covering 561 municipalities with a market share of 12.2%. The acquisition of AES Sul would expand its distribution footprint significantly.