Ambev Reports 7.7% Net Income Growth for 2025, Proposes R$10.9 Billion Dividend, Faces R$1.0 Billion Tax Assessment

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Ambev S.A. reported a 7.7% increase in net income for 2025, proposed a R$10.9 billion dividend, and disclosed new R$1.0 billion tax assessments, while also proposing a reduction in 2026 management compensation.

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• Annual Financial Results for 2025

  Ambev reported a net income of R$15,988.4 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of 7.7% compared to R$14,847.0 million in 2024. Operating income grew by 7.0% to R$23,317.6 million, while net revenue slightly decreased by 1.4% to R$88,242.5 million.

• Significant Dividend Proposal

  The company proposed an allocation of R$10,903,280,319.95 for dividends and interest on capital for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, to be approved at the upcoming shareholders' meeting. This follows a previous announcement of a R$10.9 billion dividend proposal.

• New Tax Assessments Disclosed

  Ambev received new tax assessments totaling approximately R$1.0 billion related to the 2018 calendar year, involving the disallowance of income tax credits paid abroad. The company intends to dispute these charges.

• Management Compensation for 2026

  The management proposed a global compensation of up to R$162,176,731.00 for 2026, which is lower than the R$189,643,882.00 proposed for 2025, primarily due to a simplified executive officer framework and Brazilian real appreciation.

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This 6-K/A filing provides Ambev's full annual financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, alongside key corporate governance proposals for the upcoming Annual Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders' Meetings. The company reported solid net income growth and proposed a substantial dividend, which is a significant return of capital to shareholders. However, new tax assessments totaling R$1.0 billion introduce a material legal and financial risk, despite the company's intent to dispute them. The proposed reduction in global management compensation for 2026 indicates a focus on cost control. Investors should monitor the outcome of the tax dispute and the final approval of the dividend and other proposals at the April 30, 2026, shareholders' meeting.