6-K

 

FORM 6-K
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

dated March 14, 2019

Commission File Number 1-15148

BRF S.A.
(Exact Name as Specified in its Charter)

N/A(Translation of Registrant’s Name)

8501, Av. das Naçoes Unidas, 1st Floor
Pinheiros - 05425-070-São Paulo – SP, Brazil
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

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 o

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): 

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): 

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes o   No x

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): Not applicable.

 

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This material includes certain forward-looking statements that are based principally on current expectations and on projections of future events and financial trends that currently affect or might affect the Company’s business, and are not guarantees of future performance.  These forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations, which involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control and any of which could cause actual financial condition and results of operations to differ materially fom those set out in the Company’s forward-looking statements.  You are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.  The Company undertakes no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements.  The risks and uncertainties relating to the forward-looking statements in this Report on Form 6-K, including Exhibit 1 hereto, include those described under the captions “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Item 3. Key Information — D. Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

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: March 14, 2019
	BRF S.A.
	By:	/s/ Ivan de Souza Monteiro
		Name:	Ivan de Souza Monteiro
		Title:	Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description of Exhibit
1	ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE MARKET

EX-1

 

BRF S.A.

PUBLICLY-HELD COMPANY

CNPJ 01.838.723/0001-27

NIRE 42.300.034.240

CVM 16269-2

ANNOUCEMENT TO THE MARKET

BRF S.A. ("BRF" or the "Company") (B3: BRFS3; NYSE: BRFS), considering the news published today regarding the cancellation of the tax benefit granted to BRF, hereby announces and informs to its shareholders and the general market that:

1) As of today, a decision from the Treasury Secretary was released in the State of Rio de Janeiro Official Gazette disregarding the fiscal benefit granted and reinstating the normal collection of ICMS (VAT);

2)The referred tax benefit relates to ICMS (VAT) presumed credit in connection with the sales and transfers of meat products from BRF’s establishments (“Benefit”);

3) In the Company’s opinion, the referred decision, if applicable, will only become effective in relation to future credits. In view of the foregoing, the Company presented a preliminary injunction to revert the decision and to guarantee its right to continue utilize the current Benefit; and

4) In connection with the credits already utilized, such decision does not imply any type of reimbursement of financial resources by the Company. The eventual reimbursement will depend upon the commencement of a proper legal procedure by the competent authorities, which the Company is not aware until the present date. In case this occurs, the Company will take all the legal measures necessary to protect its right to the Benefit.

BRF reiterates the commitments assumed before the State of Rio de Janeiro and will keep its shareholders and other investors informed of any eventual material unfolding related to the subject matter of this Announcement.

São Paulo, March 14, 2019

Ivan de Souza Monteiro

Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer