SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM 6-K
 
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
For the month of August, 2018
Commission File Number 001-14491
 

 
TIM PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
TIM PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
 
Avenida João Cabral de Melo Neto, nº 850, Torre Norte, 12º andar – Sala 1212,
Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 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. 
Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______

 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____

TIM PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.
Corporate Taxpayer’s ID (CNPJ / MF) 02.558.115/0001-21
Corporate Registry (NIRE) 33.300.276.963

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

TIM Participações S.A. ("Company") (B3: TIMP3; NYSE: TSU), informs that it will pay on August 10, 2018, Interest on Shareholders’ Equity in the total amount of R$ 230,000,000.00 (two hundred and thirty million reais), as approved by Board of Directors Meeting held on May 8, 2018.

The Company notes that the date for identification of shareholders entitled to receive such amounts was established as May 11, 2018, and the shares acquired after this date are ex-Interest on Shareholders’ Equity rights.


1 – DIVIDENDS PER SHARES:

Gross Value per share

Total amount

Dividends

R$ 0.095040657

R$ 230,000,000.00

The amount per share was not modified as a result of the disposal of treasury shares to attend the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan (Stock Options).

2 – WITHHOLDING TAX:

2.1. 15% of the Income Tax will be retained (Withholding Income Tax), for the occasion of the credit of Interest on Shareholders' Equity, except for shareholders who have differentiated taxation or who are exempt from taxation.

3 - FORMS OF PAYMENT (BOOK-ENTRY SHARES):

3.1. The Interest on Shareholders' Equity related to shares custody by CBLC (Companhia Brasileira de Liquidação e Custódia) will be paid by B3 S.A. -  Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão, which will transfer to the shareholders through custody agents;

3.2. Checking account indicated by the shareholder at Banco Bradesco S/A;

3.3. Payment of Interest on Shareholders' Equity by Banco Bradesco S/A branches, in the case of shareholders who do not meet the aforementioned conditions; and

3.4. Additional information may be obtained at any branches of Banco Bradesco S/A. or through the e-mail address dac.escrituracao@bradesco.com.br.

Rio de Janeiro, August 09, 2018.

TIM Participações S.A.
Adrian Calaza
Chief Financial Officer and
Investor Relations Officer


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.

  TIM PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.  
       
Date: August 9, 2018 By: /s/ Adrian Calaza  
 
    Name: Adrian Calaza  
    Title: Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer
TIM Participações S.A.
 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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