MILAN, April 16 (Reuters) - Enel may lose its power concession in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, putting at risk financial and intangible assets worth 3.34 billion euros ($3.9 billion) and 595
Auditors say Enel has assets worth $4 billion tied to Brazil concession
Enel Faces Uncertainty Over Brazil Power Concession
By Francesca Landini
Auditors Highlight Asset and Goodwill Exposure
MILAN, April 16 (Reuters) - Italian utility Enel has assets worth about 3.34 billion euros ($3.9 billion) and 595 million euros in goodwill tied to a power concession in Brazil which it may lose, its auditors said in the group's annual report.
Regulatory Actions and Concession Risks
Brazil's power regulator Aneel decided earlier this month to move forward with a forfeiture process that could ultimately lead to the termination of the power distribution concession held by a local unit of Enel in Sao Paulo, preventing the automatic renewal of its contract, which expires in 2028.
Government Pressure and Power Outages
Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira had in December urged Aneel to initiate Enel's termination process after power outages hit more than 2 million customers in the Sao Paulo metropolitan area following extreme weather events.
Auditor Analysis and Financial Implications
KPMG said the recoverability of Enel's assets and goodwill related to the concession in Sao Paulo and its potential renewal had been a key matter in auditing the power group's accounts, adding that Enel's 2025 financial statement gave a "true and fair view" of the group's financial position.
The auditor said that while Enel's management had conducted an impairment test of the Sao Paulo business to determine the recoverable amount under different future scenarios, the estimates used were subjective and involved some uncertainty.
Next Steps and Strategic Responses
Enel has another opportunity to present its defence before the regulator and the federal government decide on the concession.
The head of Aneel recently said that the Sao Paulo unit could be sold to another company to avoid a financial loss.
In presenting its long-term strategy in February, Enel reiterated its interest in the concession, pledging to strengthen its long‑term commitment to Brazil.
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(Reporting by Francesca Landini; Editing by Joe Bavier, Kirsten Donovan)
