Ambev (NYSE: ABEV) reports March 2026 treasury share purchases
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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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Key Figures
Initial treasury balance: 144,870,526 common shares
Final treasury balance: 166,970,849 common shares
Restricted share delivery 1: 912,303 shares at R$16.27
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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
Key Terms
Form 6-K, foreign private issuer, CVM Instruction # 44/2021, treasury shares, +2 more
6 terms
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"
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.
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.
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.