FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of September, 2003
Commission File Number 1-15224
Energy Company of Minas Gerais
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Avenida Barbacena, 1200
30190-131 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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BUSINESS NEWS
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For the fourth consecutive year, Cemig is selected by
Dow Jones Sustainability Index
In the DJSI World for 2003/2004, Cemig continues to be the only
Brazilian company in the electric power sector to be included in
this Index.
Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Sep. 5, 2003 - Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais -
CEMIG, one of Brazil's largest energy companies, today reported that for the
fourth consecutive year it has been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones
Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the 2003/2004 period, together
with 317 other companies, of which only three are Brazilian. The survey
involved over 2,500 companies in 60 industrial sectors in 34 countries. The
companies selected represent a total market capitalization of over US$ 5.5
trillion.
The DJSI World is considered a highly trustworthy index on a worldwide level,
and for Cemig, it means recognition that the company carries out its
activities in accordance with the principles of sustainable development, while
seeking to create value for its shareholders, take advantage of business
opportunities, and manage the risks associated with economic, environmental
and social factors. The selection takes into account not only financial
performance, but also the quality and continuous improvement of the company's
management, which believes in integrating environmental and social activities
as a way to achieve long-term sustainability.
Since its creation in January 1999, the DJSI World has become an important
reference tool for investors and portfolio managers who base their investment
decisions on the DJSI World's performance. The fact that a company belongs to
the DJSI World is considered by these portfolio managers and investors
testament to the fact that the company is concerned with the environment and
the social well-being of the community, interacting in a transparent, solid
and loyal manner with its clients, shareholders, employees, suppliers and the
government.
Contacts:
Luiz Fernando Rolla Vicky Osorio
Relacoes com Investidores, CEMIG The Anne McBride Company
Tel. +55-31-3299-3930 Tel. 212-983-1702
Fax +55-31-3299-3933 Fax 212-983-1736
lrolla@cemig.com.br vicky@annemcbride
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
COMPANHIA ENERGETICA DE MINAS
GERAIS - CEMIG
By: /s/ Flavio Decat de Moura
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Name: Flavio Decat de Moura
Title: Chief Financial Officer
and Investor Relations Officer
Date: September 9, 2003