Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais S.A. ADR

Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais S.A. ADR, commonly referred to as CEMIG, is an American Depositary Receipt that allows international investors access to a prominent Brazilian electricity utility company. CEMIG is primarily involved in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power, making it one of Brazil's largest energy companies. It plays a critical role in supporting Brazil's energy infrastructure, covering a substantial portion of the country's electricity grid, particularly in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil's third-largest state by population. CEMIG is significant in Brazil's energy sector, impacting urban and rural development by ensuring energy stability and fostering economic growth. Its operations encompass hydroelectric power plants, thermal and wind generation stations, making it a key player in the renewable energy sector. The listing of CEMIG's ADRs on the New York Stock Exchange provides international investors with diverse opportunities to participate in Brazil's expanding energy market without having to directly invest in the local B3 stock exchange, thereby facilitating geographic and currency diversification.

Sector

Utilities

Industry

Utilities - Diversified

CEO

Mr. Reynaldo Passanezi Filho

Employees

5,028

Headquarters

Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil

Website

www.cemig.com.br