SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
THROUGH MAY 11, 2005
(Commission File No. 1-14477)
BRASIL TELECOM PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.
(Exact name of registrant
as specified in its charter)
BRAZIL TELECOM HOLDING COMPANY
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
SIA Sul, Área de Serviços Públicos, Lote D, Bloco B
Brasília, D.F., 71.215-000
Federative Republic of Brazil
Brasília, D.F., 71.215-000
Federative Republic of Brazil
(Address of Regristrant's principal executive offices)
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 ______
annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F ______
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K
in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1)__.
in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1)__.
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K
in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7)__.
in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7)__.
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___
If "Yes" is marked, indicated below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
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BRASIL TELECOM PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.
ITEM 6.8 OF THE RULES OF DIFFERENTIATED PRACTICES OF
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
RELATED PARTIES
CONTRACTS(2)
April 30, 2005 (5)
| OBJECT OF THE CONTRACT | CONTRACTOR/CONTRACTED | TERM | AMOUNT (R$ THOUSAND) (1) |
CONDITIONS OF RESCISSION | INFLUENCE OF THE CONTRACT (3) |
| Private Debenture | Brasil Telecom S.A. / Brasil Telecom Participações S.A. | Jul/27/2006 | 948,355 (100% CDI4) |
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| Remunerated guarantee Consórcio Voa |
Brasil Telecom S.A. / Brasil Telecom Participações S.A. | Jun/27/2007 | 1,014 (0.12% p.a.) |
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| Non-remunerated guarantee BNDES Loans – 2000 |
Brasil Telecom S.A. / Brasil Telecom Participações S.A. | Dec/15/2007 | 1,245,581 | ||
| Remunerated guarantee BNDES Loans – 2002 |
Brasil Telecom S.A. / Brasil Telecom Participações S.A. | Dec/15/2007 | 132,372 (0.12% p.a.) |
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| Remunerated guarantee FCO Loan |
Brasil Telecom S.A. / Brasil Telecom Participações S.A. | Jan/01/2008 | 13,896 (0.12% p.a.) |
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| Non-remunerated guarantee Resolution 63 |
Brasil Telecom S.A. / Brasil Telecom Participações S.A. | Jul/31/2011 | 62,842 | ||
| Inter-company Loan | Brasil Telecom S.A. / Brasil Telecom Participações S.A. | Jul/01/2014 | 67,131 (US$ + 1.75% p.a.) |
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| Remunerated guarantee BNDES Loans – 2004 |
Brasil Telecom S.A. / Brasil Telecom Participações S.A. | Apr/15/2011 | 751,457 (0.42% p.a.) |
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| Public Debenture (3rd Issuance) | Brasil Telecom S.A. / Brasil Telecom Participações S.A. | Jul/05/2009 | 528,168
(0.42% p.a.) |
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| Pledge Agreement | Brasil Telecom S.A. / Brasil Telecom Participações S.A. | Dec/31/2005 | 217,142
(0.12% p.a.) |
(1) In the cases of Private Debentures and Inter-company loan, the amount refers to the balance (principal + interest) and the debt cost is shown in brackets. In the guarantees
contracts, the amount refers to the balance (principal + interest) and, in the case of remunerated guarantee, the remuneration is shown in brackets.
(2) The Company have to inform all contracts (independently of being only one or various contracts, having the same purposes or not) that reach, in a 1-year period, R$200,000 or 1% of the Company’s Shareholders Equity, whichever is higher.
(3) Should be filled up with explanations, whenever is the case, regarding the influence of the contract over the Company’s management or its capacity or conducting the business, as pursuant to item 6.8.1 of the Rules of the Differentiated Practices of Corporate Governance.
(4) Domestic Interbank Rate.
(5) Non-audited data
(2) The Company have to inform all contracts (independently of being only one or various contracts, having the same purposes or not) that reach, in a 1-year period, R$200,000 or 1% of the Company’s Shareholders Equity, whichever is higher.
(3) Should be filled up with explanations, whenever is the case, regarding the influence of the contract over the Company’s management or its capacity or conducting the business, as pursuant to item 6.8.1 of the Rules of the Differentiated Practices of Corporate Governance.
(4) Domestic Interbank Rate.
(5) Non-audited data
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.
Date: May 11, 2005
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BRASIL TELECOM PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.
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| By: |
/S/
Paulo Pedrão Rio Branco
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Name: Paulo Pedrão Rio Branco
Title: Financial Executive Officer
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