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Gerdau S.A. (BM) is a global leader in steel production and metal processing, serving construction, automotive, and infrastructure sectors worldwide. This news hub provides investors and industry stakeholders with timely updates on strategic initiatives, financial performance, and operational developments shaping the company's trajectory.
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Gerdau reported stable financial performance in Q1 2025 with adjusted EBITDA of R$2.4 billion, maintaining levels from Q4 2024. Strong results from North American operations helped offset weaker performance in Brazil.
Key highlights include:
- R$1.4 billion in CAPEX investments, with 60% focused on asset competitiveness
- Planned R$6.0 billion investment for 2025 maintenance and competitiveness initiatives
- Dividend distribution of R$0.12 per share (R$243.5 million) from Q1 results
- Share buyback of 9.4 million shares, representing 15% of 2025 program
The company launched a new hot-rolled coil mill expansion at Ouro Branco, Minas Gerais, adding 250,000 tonnes capacity for higher value-added steel production in Brazil.
Gerdau S.A. (NYSE: GGB) reported strong financial results for Q4 2024, with adjusted EBITDA reaching R$ 2.4 billion, marking a 17.2% increase compared to Q4 2023. The company's CAPEX investments totaled R$ 2.4 billion in Q4 2024 and R$ 6.2 billion for the full year 2024, with plans to invest R$ 6 billion in maintenance and competitiveness projects in 2025.
The company announced a dividend distribution of R$ 0.10 per share, amounting to R$ 203.4 million for Q4 2024. Throughout 2024, Gerdau returned R$ 2.9 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks, achieving a 65.9% return. Additionally, the company completed its 2024 share buyback program and approved a new 12-month program to repurchase up to 64.5 million shares.
