New CCU (NYSE: CCU) board, committee and audit appointments detailed

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. (CCU) reports governance changes approved at its ordinary shareholders' meeting. Shareholders elected nine directors for a three-year term, including Pablo Granifo Lavín, Carlos Molina Solís, Rodrigo Hinzpeter Kirberg, Marc Gross, Rory Cullinan, Óscar Hasbún Martínez, Arthur Ribeiro Viñau, Macario Valdés Raczynski and Marie Agathe Lemoine Porte. Lemoine Porte was designated as an independent director under article 50 bis of Law N° 18,046.

At a subsequent board meeting, Pablo Granifo Lavín was appointed chairman and Carlos Molina Solís vice-chairman. The independent director named Carlos Molina Solís and Rodrigo Hinzpeter Kirberg to the directors committee, which she also sits on. In line with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the board appointed Marie Agathe Lemoine Porte and Carlos Molina Solís to the Audit Committee, with Rodrigo Hinzpeter Kirberg as an observer. CCU also highlights its broad beverage operations across Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay through partnerships with global brands.

Key Terms

independent director, directors committee, Audit Committee, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, +1 more

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independent director regulatory

"the latter appointed as independent director in accordance with article 50 bis"

An independent director is a member of a company's board of directors who is not involved in the company's day-to-day operations and has no significant relationships with the company that could influence their judgment. Their role is to provide unbiased oversight and ensure the company is managed in the best interests of all shareholders. This helps build trust and confidence among investors by promoting transparency and accountability.

directors committee regulatory

"appointed Messrs. Carlos Molina Solís and Rodrigo Hinzpeter Kirberg as members of the directors committee"

Audit Committee regulatory

"the board appointed Marie Agathe Lemoine Porte and Carlos Molina Solís as members of the Audit Committee"

A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act regulatory

"in compliance with the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the board appointed"

A federal law that requires publicly traded companies to follow strict procedures for keeping accurate financial records, performing internal checks, and keeping auditors independent so financial statements can be trusted. It matters to investors because it lowers the chance of fraud or misleading reports—like adding an extra set of locks and routine inspections to a safe—making it easier to judge a company's true financial health and investment risk.

joint venture agreements financial

"The Company’s principal licensing, distribution and / or joint venture agreements include"

A joint venture agreement is a legal contract where two or more businesses agree to pool money, assets, or expertise to run a specific project or business together for a set purpose and time. Think of it as two neighbors joining forces to build and share a garden: the deal spells out who contributes what, who makes decisions, how profits and losses are split, and who bears risks—details that affect a company’s future cash flow, liabilities, and strategic direction, so investors watch them closely.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

     Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

COMPAÑÍA CERVECERÍAS UNIDAS S.A.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
UNITED BREWERIES COMPANY, INC.
(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)

Republic of Chile
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
Vitacura 2670, 23^rd floor, Santiago, Chile
(Address of principal executive offices)
 _________________________________________

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of 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

 

(Santiago, Chile, April 15^th, 2026) – Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. (CCU) announces that at the ordinary shareholders' meeting of the Company held today, were elected members of the board of directors, for a period of three years, Messrs. Pablo Granifo Lavín, Carlos Molina Solís, Rodrigo Hinzpeter Kirberg, Marc Gross, Rory Cullinan, Óscar Hasbún Martínez, Arthur Ribeiro Viñau, Macario Valdés Raczynski and Marie Agathe Lemoine Porte, the latter appointed as independent director in accordance with article 50 bis of Law N° 18,046.

Additionally, at the extraordinary board meeting held the same date, Mr. Pablo Granifo Lavín was appointed as chairman of the board and Mr. Carlos Molina Solís as vice-chairman. In the same meeting, and pursuant to article 50 bis of Law N° 18,046, the independent director Marie Agathe Lemoine Porte appointed Messrs. Carlos Molina Solís and Rodrigo Hinzpeter Kirberg as members of the directors committee, therefore, the committee is composed of directors Marie Agathe Lemoine Porte, Carlos Molina and Rodrigo Hinzpeter.

Finally, in the aforementioned board meeting, and in compliance with the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the board appointed Marie Agathe Lemoine Porte and Carlos Molina Solís as members of the Audit Committee, and director Mr. Rodrigo Hinzpeter Kirberg on an observer status.

CCU is a multi-category beverage company with operations in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay. CCU is one of the largest players in each one of the beverage categories in which it participates in Chile, including beer, soft drinks, mineral and bottled water, nectar, wine and pisco, among others. CCU is the second-largest brewer in Argentina and also participates in the cider, spirits and wine industries. In Uruguay and Paraguay, the Company is present in the beer, mineral and bottled water, soft drinks and nectar categories. In Bolivia, CCU participates in the beer, water, soft drinks and malt beverage categories. In Colombia, the Company participates in the beer and in the malt industry. The Company’s principal licensing, distribution and / or joint venture agreements include Heineken Brouwerijen B.V., PepsiCo Inc., Seven-up International, Schweppes Holdings Limited, Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Pernod Ricard Chile S.A., Promarca S.A. (Watt’s), Red Bull Panamá S.A., Stokely Van Camp Inc., and Coors Brewing Company.

Signatures

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.

Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A.
(United Breweries Company, Inc.)

/s/ Felipe Dubernet      

Chief Financial Officer 

Date: April 15, 2026

FAQ

What board changes did CCU (CCU) announce in this 6-K filing?

CCU reported that shareholders elected nine directors for a three-year term and the board later named Pablo Granifo Lavín as chairman and Carlos Molina Solís as vice-chairman, updating the company’s leadership structure at the board level.

Who is CCU’s independent director and what is their role under Chilean law?

Marie Agathe Lemoine Porte was appointed as CCU’s independent director under article 50 bis of Chilean Law N° 18,046. She also leads the designation of members to the directors committee and serves on both the directors committee and Audit Committee.

How were CCU’s directors and audit committees structured in this update?

The directors committee now includes Marie Agathe Lemoine Porte, Carlos Molina Solís and Rodrigo Hinzpeter Kirberg. For the Audit Committee, the board appointed Lemoine Porte and Molina Solís as members, with Hinzpeter Kirberg holding an observer role, reflecting Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

What is the term length for CCU’s newly elected board of directors?

The newly elected CCU board members will serve for a three-year term. This fixed period provides continuity in oversight and allows the refreshed board to guide the company’s strategy and governance over multiple annual cycles.

In which countries does CCU (CCU) operate its beverage businesses?

CCU operates multi-category beverage businesses in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay. Across these markets it participates in beer, soft drinks, mineral and bottled water, nectar, wine, pisco, cider, spirits and malt beverages, depending on the country.

Which major global brands and partners are associated with CCU’s operations?

CCU’s key licensing, distribution and joint venture partners include Heineken Brouwerijen B.V., PepsiCo Inc., Seven-up International, Schweppes Holdings Limited, Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Pernod Ricard Chile S.A., Promarca S.A., Red Bull Panamá S.A., Stokely Van Camp Inc. and Coors Brewing Company.