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Ambev (NYSE: ABEV) reports March 2026 treasury share purchases

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Ambev S.A. filed a Form 6-K as a foreign private issuer detailing its March 2026 securities transactions under Article 11 of CVM Instruction 44/2021. The company reports movements in treasury stock, starting from 144,870,526 common shares held in treasury and ending with 166,970,849 common shares.

During the month, Ambev delivered restricted shares directly to beneficiaries on several dates, including 4,468,031 common shares at R$15.29 per share and 912,303 shares at R$16.27. It also executed multiple common share purchases through Santander Corretora, such as 3,000,000 shares at R$14.4430 and several 1,500,000-share tranches at prices around R$14.6–R$15.5.

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Initial treasury balance 144,870,526 common shares Treasury shares at the start of March 2026
Final treasury balance 166,970,849 common shares Treasury shares at the end of March 2026
Restricted share delivery 1 912,303 shares at R$16.27 Direct delivery of restricted common shares on day 1
Restricted share delivery 2 4,468,031 shares at R$15.29 Direct delivery of restricted common shares on day 6
Large purchase block 3,000,000 shares at R$14.4430 Common share purchase through Santander Corretora on day 20
Purchase example 1,625,000 shares at R$15.3827 Common share purchase through Santander Corretora on day 5
ADR treasury balance 0 ADRs ADR common shares in treasury at period end
Form 6-K regulatory
"SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FORM 6-K Report of Foreign Private Issuer"
A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.
foreign private issuer regulatory
"FORM 6-K Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
CVM Instruction # 44/2021 regulatory
"INDIVIDUAL FORM Article 11 - CVM Instruction # 44/2021"
treasury shares financial
"Qualification: Outstanding Shares in Treasury"
Treasury shares are a company’s own stock that it has repurchased and keeps on its books instead of canceling or leaving in the hands of outside investors. Think of them like coupons a business puts back in a drawer: they don’t vote or receive dividends while held, but they can be reissued later for employee pay or fundraising. For investors this matters because buybacks change the number of shares that count toward earnings and ownership, can boost per‑share metrics, and use corporate cash that might otherwise go to growth or dividends.
ADR financial
"ADR | Common | 0.00"
An American Depositary Receipt (ADR) is a financial certificate that lets investors buy shares of a foreign company through U.S. stock markets, similar to buying a local wrapper that represents the underlying foreign shares. ADRs matter because they make investing in overseas companies easier and more liquid by trading in U.S. dollars and under U.S. market rules, while still carrying currency, regulatory, and country-specific risks that can affect share value.
restricted shares financial
"Direct with company | Delivery of restricted shares"
Restricted shares are company stock that cannot be sold or transferred immediately because they are subject to legal or contractual limits, such as a required holding period or performance conditions. They matter to investors because these locked-up shares can affect a company’s available stock for trading, future dilution, and insider incentives—imagine a gift that can’t be cashed until certain conditions are met, which changes when and how much supply can suddenly enter the market.

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 April, 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____

 
 

 

 

 

INDIVIDUAL FORM

Article 11 - CVM Instruction # 44/2021

 

In March 2026:

 

(X ) the only transactions with securities and derivatives were those presented below, in compliance with Article 11 - CVM Instruction # 44/2021.(1)

() no securities and derivatives operations took place, in compliance with Article 11 - CVM Instruction # 44/2021, with my securities and derivatives positions as follows.

 

Company Name: Ambev S.A.  
Name: Ambev S.A. CPF/CNPJ: 07.526.557/0001-00  
Qualification: Outstanding Shares in Treasury  
Initial Balance  
Securities / Derivatives Securities Characteristics (2) Quantity  
 
Shares Common 144,870,526  
ADR Common 0.00  
Transactions in the month  
Securities / Derivatives Securities Characteristics (2) Intermediary Operation Day Quantity Price Volume (R$)(3)  
Shares Common Direct with company Delivery of restricted shares 01 912,303 16.27 14,843,169.81  
Shares Common Direct with company Delivery of restricted shares 06 4,468,031 15.29 68,316,193.99  
Shares Common Direct with company Delivery of restricted shares 18 1,643 16.35 26,863.05  
Shares Common Santander Corretora Purchase 04 1,129,400 15.4715 17,473,520.00  
Shares Common Santander Corretora Purchase 05 1,625,000 15.3827 24,996,853.00  
Shares Common Santander Corretora Purchase 06 1,500,000 15.1378 22,706,695.00  
Shares Common Santander Corretora Purchase 09 1,500,000 15.2866 22,929,958.00  
Shares Common Santander Corretora Purchase 10 1,500,000 15.5466 23,319,920.00  
Shares Common Santander Corretora Purchase 11 1,500,000 15.4263 23,139,466.00  
Shares Common Santander Corretora Purchase 12 1,500,000 15.0773 22,615,922.00  
Shares Common Santander Corretora Purchase 13 1,500,000 15.1122 22,668,329.00  
Shares Common Santander Corretora Purchase 16 1,500,000 15.2439 22,865,886.00  
Shares Common Santander Corretora Purchase 17 1,500,000 15.0685 22,602,720.00  
Shares Common Santander Corretora Purchase 18 1,500,000 14.9364 22,404,533.00  
Shares Common Santander Corretora Purchase 19 1,500,000 14.6166 21,924,920.00  
Shares Common Santander Corretora Purchase 20 3,000,000 14.4430 43,329,022.00  
Shares Common Santander Corretora Purchase 23 1,500,000 14.7364 22,104,601.00  
Shares Common Santander Corretora Purchase 25 1,500,000 14.9674 22,451,084.00  
Shares Common Santander Corretora Purchase 27 1,500,000 14.8708 22,306,140.00  
Shares Common Santander Corretora Purchase 30 1,600,000 14.8560 23,769,526.00  
Shares Common Santander Corretora Purchase 31 627,900 14.9998 9,418,393.00  
Final Balance  
Securities / Derivatives Securities Characteristics (2) Quantity  
 
Shares Common 166,970,849  
ADR Common 0  
                   

 

(1)When filling in the form, delete the lines that do not have any information, If there is no acquisition/change in the position of any person in relation to Article 11 - CVM Instruction # 44/2021, send a statement with that information,

(2)     Issue/Series, convertibility, simple, term, guaranties, type/class, among others,

(3)Quantity multiplied by price,

 

(*)Each ADR is equivalent to 1 (one) share,

 

 

 
 

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: April 10, 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 does Ambev (ABEV) report in this March 2026 Form 6-K?

Ambev reports detailed March 2026 treasury share activity. It discloses restricted share deliveries and multiple common share purchases, showing treasury stock rising from 144,870,526 to 166,970,849 common shares, in line with Brazilian CVM Instruction 44/2021 reporting rules.

How many Ambev (ABEV) treasury shares were outstanding at March 2026 month-end?

Ambev reports a final balance of 166,970,849 common shares held in treasury. This compares with an initial balance of 144,870,526 common shares, reflecting the combined impact of restricted share deliveries and share purchases executed during March 2026.

What restricted share deliveries did Ambev (ABEV) make in March 2026?

Ambev delivered restricted shares directly, including 912,303 common shares at R$16.27 on day 1, 4,468,031 shares at R$15.29 on day 6, and 1,643 shares at R$16.35 on day 18, reflecting equity-based compensation transfers from treasury.

Which broker handled Ambev (ABEV) treasury share purchases in March 2026?

Ambev’s common share purchases were executed through Santander Corretora. The company conducted numerous trades, including 3,000,000 shares at R$14.4430 and several 1,500,000-share blocks at prices around R$14.6–R$15.5 during March 2026.

Does Ambev (ABEV) report any ADR activity in this Form 6-K?

Ambev lists American Depositary Receipts (ADR) as a security type but reports a quantity of zero both at the initial balance and at the final balance for March 2026, indicating no ADR transactions or holdings in treasury during the period.

Who signed Ambev’s (ABEV) March 2026 Form 6-K report?

The report was signed on behalf of Ambev by Guilherme Fleury de Figueiredo Ferraz Parolari. He is identified as the company’s Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer, acting as the duly authorized signatory under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.