Overview  Directly and through our subsidiaries, we are involved in the generation,  transmission and distribution of electricity in Brazil. At December 31, 2008, we  control approximately 38% of the installed power generating capacity within  Brazil. Through our subsidiaries, we are also responsible for approximately  59.5% of the installed transmission capacity above 230 kV in Brazil. Our  revenues principally derive from:  " the generation of electricity and its sale to electricity distribution   companies and free consumers;   " the transmission of electricity on behalf of other electricity   concessionaires;   " the distribution of electricity to end consumers; and  " financial revenues derived from debt service payments received fro