Eletrobras (EBR) has agreed to sell its stake in state-run Eletronuclear to J&F's energy unit Ambar Energia for 535 million reais ($98 million), Reuters reported Wednesday.
Under the agreement, Ambar will take on Eletrobras' responsibilities, including guarantees and a $2.4 billion reais debenture payment, the report said. Ambar will hold 68% of Eletronuclear's capital and 35.3% of voting rights after the transaction, Reuters added.
Eletrobras didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires.
Shares of the company were up 2.5% in recent trading Wednesday.
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