Ambev (ABEV) sets April 6, 2026 payment for interest on own capital

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Ambev S.A. will pay the first tranche of interest on own capital to shareholders on April 6, 2026. The payment will be R$0.075 gross per share, which corresponds to R$0.063 net per share after Brazilian income tax.

The distribution was originally approved on December 9, 2025. Record dates remain December 18, 2025 for holders on B3 in Brazil and December 22, 2025 for holders on the NYSE, with shares and ADRs trading ex-IOC from December 19, 2025. The payment date for the remaining approved amount will be decided by the board by December 31, 2026.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of February, 2026

Commission File Number 1565025

AMBEV S.A.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

AMBEV S.A.

(Translation of Registrant's name into English)

Rua Dr. Renato Paes de Barros, 1017 - 3rd Floor
04530-000 São Paulo, SP
Federative Republic of Brazil

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. 

Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 

Yes _______ No ___X____

AMBEV S.A.
CNPJ [National Register of Legal Entities] No. 07.526.557/0001-00
NIRE [Corporate Registration Identification Number] 35.300.368.941

A Publicly-Held Company

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

We hereby announce to the shareholders of Ambev S.A. (“Company”) that, as indicated in the Minutes of the Board of Directors’ Meeting held on February 11, 2026, the members of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the payment of the first tranche of interest on own capital (“IOC”), the distribution of which was approved at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on December 9, 2025 and disclosed in the Notice to the Market released on the same date. The payment will be made on April 6, 2026, in the gross amount of R$0.075 per share, corresponding to a net amount of R$0.063 per share of the Company, after deduction of income tax in accordance with applicable legislation. The record dates considered at the time of approval of the distribution remain unchanged namely December 18, 2025, with respect to B3 S.A. - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão, and December 22, 2025, with respect to the New York Stock Exchange - NYSE, without any monetary adjustment. Shares and ADRs shall be traded ex-IOC as from and including December 19, 2025. The payment date of the remaining amount will be resolved at a new meeting of the Board of Directors and duly disclosed to the market, subject to the deadline of December 31, 2026.

The Company reaffirms its commitment to creating value for shareholders and to maintaining high standards of transparency in the disclosure of material information to the market.

SERVICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

Shareholders who have already indicated a bank account shall have their credits available at the informed account. Shareholders who have not provided such indication shall receive from Banco Bradesco S.A., as depositary bank, at their stated address, a notice containing information with respect to the payment. Such notice shall be presented at one of Banco Bradesco’s branches along with the appropriate deposit instructions. Shareholders who hold their shares under a fiduciary custody arrangement shall have their proceeds available according to procedures adopted by the appropriate stock exchange.

São Paulo, February 11, 2026.

Ambev S.A.

Guilherme Fleury de Figueiredo Ferraz Parolari

Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable federal securities laws that are based upon our current expectations and assumptions concerning future events, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These statements, including without limitation, statements about our plans, strategies, prospects, and expectations regarding future distribution of dividends, are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties. While these statements represent our current judgment on what the future may hold, and we believe these judgments are reasonable, these statements are not guarantees of any events. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this release. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which the statements were made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, except where expressly required by law.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: February 11, 2026

	AMBEV S.A.
	By:	/s/ Guilherme Fleury de Figueiredo Ferraz Parolari
		Guilherme Fleury de Figueiredo Ferraz Parolari Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer

FAQ

What did Ambev (ABEV) announce in this 6-K filing?

Ambev announced payment of the first tranche of interest on own capital. Shareholders will receive R$0.075 gross per share, or R$0.063 net after tax, with payment scheduled for April 6, 2026, following earlier board approval in December 2025.

How much will Ambev (ABEV) pay per share in interest on own capital?

Ambev will pay R$0.075 gross per share in interest on own capital. After deducting income tax under applicable legislation, shareholders will receive R$0.063 net per share, to be paid on April 6, 2026, for shareholders of record on the announced dates.

When will Ambev (ABEV) pay this interest on own capital?

The payment date is April 6, 2026. This date applies to shareholders who were on record as of December 18, 2025 on B3 and December 22, 2025 on the NYSE, with shares and ADRs trading ex-IOC starting December 19, 2025.

What are the record dates for Ambev (ABEV) shareholders and ADR holders?

The record date is December 18, 2025 for shareholders on B3 in Brazil and December 22, 2025 for ADR holders on the NYSE. Shares and ADRs have traded ex-interest on own capital since December 19, 2025.

How will Ambev (ABEV) shareholders receive the IOC payment?

Shareholders with a registered bank account will receive funds directly into that account. Others will get a notice from Banco Bradesco, the depositary bank, and must present it at a branch. Shares in custody follow the stock exchange’s usual procedures.

Will Ambev (ABEV) pay an additional tranche of this approved distribution?

The company states that the remaining amount of the approved distribution will be paid on a later date. That payment date will be set at a future board meeting, to occur by December 31, 2026, and will be disclosed to the market.