Gerdau Proposes Acquisition of Majority Stake in Hydroelectric Plant for R$150M

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Gerdau S.A. has submitted a binding proposal to acquire an additional 23.03% stake in Dona Francisca Energética S.A. for R$150 million, increasing its ownership to 76.97% and boosting its self-production of clean energy.

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• Binding Proposal for Acquisition

  Gerdau submitted a binding proposal to acquire a 23.03% equity interest in Dona Francisca Energética S.A. (DFESA) for an enterprise value of R$150 million.

• Increased Ownership in Hydroelectric Plant

  Upon completion, Gerdau's stake in DFESA will increase from 53.94% to 76.97%, boosting its firm energy allocation from 35.6 to approximately 50 average MW.

• Strategic Alignment for Clean Energy

  The acquisition aligns with Gerdau's strategy to enhance cost competitiveness by increasing self-production of clean energy and supports its decarbonization commitments.

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This acquisition significantly increases Gerdau's ownership in Dona Francisca Energética S.A., a hydroelectric power plant, from 53.94% to 76.97%. The move is strategic, aiming to enhance cost competitiveness through increased self-production of clean energy and supports the company's decarbonization commitments. While the R$150 million transaction is not massive relative to Gerdau's overall size, it represents a concrete step in its sustainability and operational efficiency strategy. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including antitrust approval and potential preemptive rights from other shareholders.