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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the month of April, 2005
Commission File Number 32297
 
 

CPFL Energy Incorporated
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
 
Rua Gomes de Carvalho, 1510, 14º andar, cj 2
CEP 04547-005 - Vila Olímpia, São Paulo – SP
Federative Republic of 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 _______

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 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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NOTICE TO THE MARKET

CPFL Energia S.A. (“CPFL Energia”), a Brazilian holding company that, through its subsidiaries, distributes, generates and commercializes electricity in Brazil, announces that shareholders participating in its Ordinary and Extraordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting, to be held on April 29 2005, will ratify a dividend distribution for the fiscal year 2004 in the amount of R$ 140,146,705.59. The distribution will be paid in 2005 at a time determined by CPFL Energia’s executive officers.

The table below shows the total dividends per thousand block shares:

Dividends Number of Shares Dividends
(in Brazilian Reais -R$)		 Reais per thousand
block shares (1,000)
Common Shares 451,628,769  140,146,705.59 310.31
Preferred Shares -  -  - 
Total 451,628,769  140,146,705.59 310.31

 

 

 
SIGNATURES
 
 
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.

Date: April 18, 2005

 
CPFL ENERGIA S.A.
 
  
By:          /S/  JOSÉ ANTONIO DE ALMEIDA FILIPPO
   
Name: José Antonio de Almeida Filippo
Title: Chief Financial Officer and Head of Investor Relations
 

 
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 of future 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 actually 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.