MARKET ANNOUNCEMENT

In response to Oficio GAE 0166-13, of January 28, 2013, transcribed below, regarding the news published in the newspaper O Globo of January 25, 2012, we hereby clarify to shareholders and the market in general that, as already advised in previous Market Announcements, we are undertaking studies on the size and appropriateness of current cost structure of Eletrobras System's companies vis-a-vis the new revenue levels we expect to have with respect to operation and maintenance of the assets which have been subject to concession renewals. These studies include options to rationalize costs of the Eletrobras System, exploit synergies between the subsidiaries, and may propose a new framework for management of generation, transmission and distribution assets, compatible with the new regulatory landscape. Having said that, we do not anticipate changing the organizational structure as mentioned in that article.

In due time we will inform the results of the studies as well as the actions to be taken.

"GAE 0166-13
January 28, 2013
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobras
Investor Relations Officer
Mr. Armando Casado de Araújo
Dear Sirs,
We request clarification, until October 18, 2012, regarding the article published in the newspaper O Globo, on January
25, 2013, stated, "Government is studying the end of the Eletrobras Group", as well as any other information you consider important.
This request falls within the scope of the cooperation agreement, signed by the CVM and BM&FBOVESPA on December
13, 2011, and your non-compliance may subject the company to the possible imposition of a coercive fine (multa cominatória) by the supervisor of relationships with companies - SEP of the CVM, in accordance with the provisions of CVM Instruction No. 452/07.
Sincerely
Nelson Barroso Ortega
Department of on-going relations with issuers
BM&FBOVESPA S.A. - Bolsa de Valores, Mercadorias e Futuros
Fone: (011) 2565-6063 / 2565-7222
c.c. CVM - Comissão de Valores Mobiliários
Sr. Fernando Soares Vieira - Superintendent of relationships with companies
Sr. Waldir de Jesus Nobre - Superintendent of market relations and intermediaries"

Rio de Janeiro, January 29, 2013

Armando Casado de Araujo CFO and Investor Relations Officer



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