said its board approveda proposal to pay about3.32 billion Brazilian reais in interest on equity for the third quarter, correspondingto a net amount of about 48.55 centavos per common share and 53.40 centavos perpreferred share.

The dividendswill be paid on March 8, 2017. Company shares will trade "ex-right" onextraordinary interest on shareholders' equity as of Oct. 3, 2016, according toa company release dated Sept. 30.

As of Sept. 30, US$1 was equivalent to 3.25 Brazilianreais.