ABEV AMBEV S.A.

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Executive Summary

Ambev filed its annual Reference Form (Form 6-K) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, providing a comprehensive business and financial update. Consolidated net revenue declined 1.4% YoY to R$88.2 billion, driven by a 3.3% drop in sales volume, while net income grew 7.7% to R$16.0 billion. The company also disclosed new R$1.0 billion in tax assessments received in February 2026, and provided 2026 guidance for Beer Brazil cash COGS per hectoliter to increase 4.5%-7.5%.

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Key Facts

• Consolidated net revenue for FY2025 was R$88,242.5 million, down 1.4% from R$89,452.7 million in FY2024.
• Consolidated net income for FY2025 was R$15,988.4 million, up 7.7% from R$14,847.0 million in FY2024.
• Consolidated sales volume decreased 3.3% YoY to 175.8 million hectoliters.
• Beer Brazil net revenue was flat at R$40.2 billion; Beer Brazil volume declined 4.5%.
• LAS segment net revenue fell 9.3% to R$18.0 billion, driven by a 8.5% drop in net revenue per hectoliter due to Argentine peso devaluation.
• Adjusted EBITDA was R$29,506.4 million, up 1.6% from R$29,028.9 million, with margin expanding 90bps to 33.4%.
• Cash flow from operations was R$24.5 billion, down 6.3% from R$26.1 billion.
• The company guided for Beer Brazil cash COGS per hectoliter (ex-D&A) to increase 4.5%-7.5% in 2026.
• On February 18, 2026, the company received new tax assessments totaling approximately R$1.0 billion related to disallowance of foreign tax credits for the 2018 calendar year.
• A share buyback program of up to 208 million common shares was approved in October 2025, with no shares acquired as of December 31, 2025.

Financial Impact

FY2025 net revenue declined R$1.2 billion (-1.4%) YoY, while net income increased R$1.1 billion (+7.7%) to R$16.0 billion. Adjusted EBITDA margin improved 90bps to 33.4%. The 2026 guidance for Beer Brazil cash COGS implies a 4.5%-7.5% increase, which could pressure gross margins by an estimated R$0.7-1.2 billion if volumes are flat.

Risk Factors

• Continued volume decline in Brazil beer (-4.5% in FY2025) could accelerate if consumer spending weakens further.
• The R$30.8 billion IOC deductibility tax contingency and ~R$18.9 billion foreign tax credit dispute represent material litigation tail risks.
• Argentine peso devaluation and Bolivian FX shortages continue to pressure LAS segment results.
• The 4.5%-7.5% Beer Brazil cash COGS guidance for 2026 implies margin headwinds from commodity costs (aluminum) and FX.
• Increasing regulatory pressure on alcoholic beverage advertising and new dividend taxation (10% withholding starting 2026) may impact shareholder returns.

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This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

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