Ultrapar Invests R$150M in Joint Venture RPR via Convertible Debentures

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Ultrapar Holdings Inc. disclosed a related-party transaction, subscribing to approximately R$150 million in convertible debentures issued by its jointly controlled entity, Refinaria de Petróleo Riograndense S.A.

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• Related-Party Debenture Subscription

  Ultrapar subscribed to approximately R$150 million (33.20% of the total R$451.3 million issuance) in unsecured, convertible debentures issued by Refinaria de Petróleo Riograndense S.A. (RPR).

• Investment in Jointly Controlled Entity

  RPR is jointly controlled by Ultrapar, Braskem S.A., and Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras), each holding 33.20% of its share capital. This transaction represents a capital injection into this joint venture.

• Convertible Debt Terms

  The debentures bear interest at CDI + 5.5% per annum and are mandatorily convertible into RPR shares by December 31, 2026. The company asserts the terms were market-compatible.

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This filing details Ultrapar's participation in a R$451.3 million debenture issuance by Refinaria de Petróleo Riograndense S.A. (RPR), a company jointly controlled by Ultrapar, Braskem, and Petrobras. Ultrapar subscribed to its proportional share of approximately R$150 million. This investment provides capital to RPR through unsecured, convertible debentures that bear interest at CDI + 5.5% and are convertible into RPR shares by December 31, 2026. While a significant capital commitment, the company states the terms were negotiated on an arm's-length basis, reflecting market-equivalent conditions. This transaction reinforces Ultrapar's strategic involvement in RPR and represents a notable capital allocation within its portfolio.