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Sabesp Clears Key Antitrust and Regulatory Hurdles for EMAE Control Deal

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  • On January 20, 2026, CADE confirmed unrestricted approval of Sabesp’s EMAE transaction.
  • ANEEL also granted prior consent to the EMAE deal, leaving only contractual formalities for control transfer.
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Sabesp Clears Key Antitrust and Regulatory Hurdles for EMAE Control Deal

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Companhia De Saneamento ( (SBS) ) has issued an update.

On January 20, 2026, Sabesp announced that Brazil’s antitrust authority CADE unanimously rejected an appeal by Phoenix Água e Energia S.A., thereby confirming its prior decision to approve without restrictions Sabesp’s acquisition-related transaction involving Empresa Metropolitana de Águas e Energia (EMAE), with the final judgment published the same day. Also on January 20, 2026, the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL), at its first regular public meeting of 2026, unanimously granted prior consent for the transaction, leaving only contractual formalities under purchase and sale agreements with Vórtx Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários and Axia Energia before Sabesp can effectively complete the transfer of corporate control, a step that may strengthen its presence at the intersection of water and energy infrastructure and is closely watched by shareholders and market participants.

The most recent analyst rating on (SBS) stock is a Buy with a $25.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Companhia De Saneamento stock, see the SBS Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on SBS Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SBS is a Outperform.

The overall stock score is driven by strong financial performance and positive technical indicators. The company’s stable balance sheet and robust cash flow generation are significant strengths. While valuation is reasonable, the recent decline in revenue growth is a concern that needs addressing to sustain long-term growth.

To see Spark’s full report on SBS stock, click here.

More about Companhia De Saneamento

Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo – Sabesp is a publicly held basic sanitation company controlled by the State of São Paulo, Brazil. It provides water supply, sewage collection and treatment services across the state, positioning itself as a key utility provider in one of Brazil’s largest and most economically important regions.

Average Trading Volume: 1,121,512

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $16.23B

Learn more about SBS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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