Banco Santander Brasil Details R$1.09 Billion Subsidiary Merger for Corporate Simplification

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Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. has published the detailed management proposal for the merger of its wholly-owned loyalty program subsidiary, Esfera Fidelidade S.A., valued at R$1.09 billion, aiming to simplify its corporate structure and reduce administrative costs.

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• Proposed Subsidiary Merger

  Shareholders will vote on merging Esfera Fidelidade S.A., a wholly-owned loyalty program subsidiary, into the parent company, Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A.

• Valuation of Subsidiary

  Esfera's net equity is appraised at R$1.09 billion (approximately $200 million USD) as of April 30, 2026.

• No Share Dilution Expected

  The merger will not result in a capital increase, issuance of new shares, or dilution for existing shareholders, as Esfera's equity is already reflected in the company's consolidated financial statements.

• Strategic Rationale

  The merger aims to simplify the corporate structure, reduce administrative costs, and integrate operations for efficiency gains and synergies within the Santander Group.

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This filing provides the full details for the previously announced Extraordinary General Meeting to approve the merger of Esfera Fidelidade S.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary, into Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. While the R$1.09 billion valuation of Esfera is substantial, the company explicitly states that this internal restructuring will not lead to share dilution or a capital increase, as the subsidiary's equity is already consolidated. The primary benefits are administrative simplification and operational synergies, which are positive for long-term efficiency but not expected to have an immediate, dramatic market impact.