TIMB TIM SA

 

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

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FORM 6-K

 

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, 2019

Commission File Number 001-14491

 

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TIM PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

TIM PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.

(Translation of Registrant's name into English)

 

Avenida João Cabral de Melo Neto, nº 850, Torre Norte, 12º andar – Sala 1212,
Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. 

Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______

 

 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  

Yes _______ No ___X____ 

 

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TIM PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A

Publicly-Held Company

Corporate Taxpayer’s ID (CNPJ / MF) 02.558.115/0001-21

Corporate Registry (NIRE) 33.300.276.963

 

NOTICE TO THE SHAREHOLDERS

 

PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

TIM PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A. ("Company") (B3: TIMP3; NYSE: TSU), informs that its Board of Directors approved today, September 25^th, 2019, the distribution of R$ 378,750,000.00  (three hundred and seventy-eight million, seven hundred and fifity thousand Reais) as Interest on Shareholders’ Equity.

Payment will be made until March 31, 2020, and October 07^th, 2019 is the date for identification of shareholders entitled to receive such values. Thus, the shares acquired after that date will be ex-Interest on Shareholders’ Equity rights.

1 – INTEREST ON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY PER SHARE:

 

The amount per share is estimated and may be modified as a result of the disposal of treasury shares to attend the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan.

 

2 – WITHHOLDING TAX:

2.1. 15% of the Income Tax will be retained (Withholding Income Tax), for the occasion of the credit of Interest on Shareholders' Equity, except for shareholders who have differentiated taxation or who are exempt from taxation.

 

2.2. The shareholders mentioned above must prove this condition by October 07^th, 2019 by means of an exemption letter, which should be sent first to the electronic address – dac.escrituracao@bradesco.com.br – and, subsequently, the hard copy should be mailed to Banco Bradesco S/A – Cidade de Deus, s/n, Vila Yara – Osasco/SP – CEP: 06029-900 – Prédio Amarelo – Departamento de Ações e custódia – Escrituração de Ativos.

 

3 - FORMS OF PAYMENT (BOOK-ENTRY SHARES):

3.1. The Interest on Shareholders' Equity related to shares custody by CBLC (Companhia Brasileira de Liquidação e Custódia) will be paid by B3 S.A. -  Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão, which will transfer to the shareholders through custody agents;

3.2. Checking account indicated by the shareholder at Banco Bradesco S/A; and

3.3. Payment of Interest on Shareholders' Equity by Banco Bradesco S/A branches, in the case of shareholders who do not meet the aforementioned conditions; and

3.4. Additional information may be obtained at any branches of Banco Bradesco S/A. or through the e-mail address informed on item 2.2.

 

Rio de Janeiro, September 25^th, 2019.

 

TIM Participações S.A.

Adrian Calaza

Chief Financial Officer and

Investor Relations Officer

 

 

SIGNATURE

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.

	TIM PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.
Date: September 25, 2019	By:	/s/ Adrian Calaza
		Name: Adrian Calaza
		Title: Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer TIM Participações S.A.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates offuture economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will a ctually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.