Sendas Distribuidora S.A. Terminates SEC Registration and Reporting Obligations

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Sendas Distribuidora S.A. has formally withdrawn from its SEC reporting obligations, a critical development for US investors. This action, following the prior delisting of its American Depositary Shares (ADSs) from the NYSE, means the company will no longer file periodic reports with the SEC. US investors will experience reduced transparency and regulatory oversight, as the company's primary trading market is now exclusively in Brazil. While the company will make information available on its website under Rule 12g3-2(b), this shift fundamentally alters the information access and regulatory protections for US-based shareholders.

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• Termination of SEC Reporting

  Sendas Distribuidora S.A. filed Form 15F to terminate its registration and reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, relying on Rule 12h-6(a).

• Prior Delisting of ADSs

  This action follows the delisting of the company's American Depositary Shares (ADSs) from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on January 10, 2025.

• Primary Trading Market in Brazil

  The company's common shares primarily trade on the B3 – Brasil Bolsa Balcão S.A., with approximately 97.3% of its average daily trading volume occurring in Brazil.

• Reduced US Transparency

  US investors will no longer receive SEC-mandated reports, with the company instead providing information on its website under the Rule 12g3-2(b) exemption.

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Sendas Distribuidora S.A. has formally withdrawn from its SEC reporting obligations, a critical development for US investors. This action, following the prior delisting of its American Depositary Shares (ADSs) from the NYSE, means the company will no longer file periodic reports with the SEC. US investors will experience reduced transparency and regulatory oversight, as the company's primary trading market is now exclusively in Brazil. While the company will make information available on its website under Rule 12g3-2(b), this shift fundamentally alters the information access and regulatory protections for US-based shareholders.