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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Capital management risk (Details) - Capital management risk R$ in Billions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 BRL (R$)
Minimum |
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Average maturity | 6 years
Maximum |
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Net debt/EBITDA | 1.5
Gross debt limit | R$ 12

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