Ambev (ABEV) adds 24M treasury shares through April 2026 buybacks
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ambev S.A. filed a Form 6-K detailing its own share transactions for April 2026 under Brazilian CVM Instruction 44/2021. The company repurchased common shares through Santander Corretora on multiple trading days, each transaction involving 2,000,000 shares at prices between R$15.2387 and R$16.1457 per share.
As a result of these purchases, Ambev’s treasury stock of common shares increased from 166,970,849 to 190,970,849 by the end of April 2026. The filing covers only the company’s positions in common shares and ADRs, with no ADRs held in treasury at month-end.
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Key Figures
Initial treasury common shares: 166,970,849 shares
Final treasury common shares: 190,970,849 shares
Single trade quantity: 2,000,000 shares
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Initial treasury common shares
166,970,849 shares
Balance at start of April 2026
Final treasury common shares
190,970,849 shares
Balance at end of April 2026
Single trade quantity
2,000,000 shares
Each disclosed April 2026 purchase transaction
First trade price
R$15.3989 per share
Purchase on April 1, 2026
First trade volume
R$30,797,715.00
Purchase of 2,000,000 shares on April 1, 2026
Lowest repurchase price
R$15.2387 per share
Purchase on April 2, 2026
Highest repurchase price
R$16.1457 per share
Purchase on April 9, 2026
Key Terms
Form 6-K, CVM Instruction # 44/2021, treasury, ADR, +1 more
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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.
CVM Instruction # 44/2021 regulatory
"In April 2026 (X ) the only transactions with securities and derivatives were those presented below, in compliance with Article 11 - CVM Instruction # 44/2021"
treasury financial
"Qualification: Outstanding Shares in Treasury"
The treasury is the department or area within a government or organization responsible for managing its money, finances, and financial strategies. It handles tasks like collecting revenue, paying bills, and planning for future financial needs, much like a household manages its budget. For investors, understanding the treasury is important because it influences interest rates, government spending, and overall economic stability.
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 did Ambev (ABEV) disclose in its April 2026 Form 6-K?
Ambev disclosed its April 2026 share transactions under CVM Instruction 44/2021. The company reported multiple repurchases of its own common shares through Santander Corretora, increasing its treasury stock balance by month-end while keeping ADR holdings in treasury at zero.
Did Ambev (ABEV) hold any ADRs in treasury after April 2026?
No. Ambev’s filing shows a final balance of zero ADRs held in treasury after April 2026. The reported positions focus on common shares, which increased to 190,970,849 in treasury, while ADR positions remained unchanged at a zero balance throughout the month.