Light (LIGT3), a major Brazilian energy company, has made significant progress in its financial restructuring efforts. The company’s journey reflects the challenges faced by utilities in complex markets. Light’s struggles stem from widespread energy theft and geographical hurdles in Rio de Janeiro. The company’s concession area includes impoverished regions prone to violence, complicating service provision […]
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