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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 August, 2006

Commission File Number 32297
 
 

CPFL Energy Incorporated
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
 
Rua Gomes de Carvalho, 1510, 14º andar, cj 1402
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. 

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CPFL ENERGIA S.A.
Publicly-held Company
Corporate Taxpayer’s ID (CNPJ) #02.429.144/0001 -93 –
Company’s Registrar Number (NIRE) #353.001.861 -33

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

CPFL Energia S.A. informs the Shareholders and the market that the Board of Directors, in meeting held at this date, approved the Distribution of Intermediary Dividends, as follows:

I – AMOUNT
The total Dividend to be distributed is six hundred eleven million, nine hundred eighty thousand, nine hundred seventy eight reais and forty seven centavos (R$ 611,980,978.47) corresponding to R$ 1.275606865 per voting share, as of the Balance Sheet of June 30, 2006.

II – “EX”-DIVIDEND
Starting on August 17, 2006, shares will be traded ex-dividend.

III – PAYMENT
Payment will be made throughout 2006, on a date to be announced in a timely manner.


São Paulo, August 9, 2006.

José Antonio de Almeida Filippo
Investor Relations Officer

 
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: August 09, 2006

 
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.