Central Puerto (NYSE: CEPU) sets 2025 profit reserves and confirms no controlling holder

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Central Puerto S.A. reports that its Board of Directors approved the financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and reviewed the auditor and Statutory Audit Committee reports. Net income for 2025 was ARS 346,353,873, and accumulated retained earnings as of that date were ARS 332,495,992.

The Board proposes allocating retained earnings to an optional reserve that may be used either for future dividend distributions or for acquiring treasury shares, with timing and terms to be set by the Board under shareholder authorization. It also proposes releasing ARS 29,273,279 from the statutory reserve.

Following the merger of Central Puerto S.A. with Operating S.A., Hidroneuquén S.A. and Sociedad Argentina de Energía S.A., and the related share swap, none of Central Puerto’s shareholders holds a controlling interest. The company’s shares are listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange and, since February 2, 2018, on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Board sets flexible reserve policy and confirms dispersed ownership.

Central Puerto reports 2025 net income of ARS 346,353,873 and retained earnings of ARS 332,495,992. The Board proposes moving these retained earnings into an optional reserve that can later fund dividends or share buybacks at its discretion, subject to shareholder-authorized delegation.

This structure centralizes capital allocation decisions at Board level while keeping options open between cash returns and equity repurchases. The proposal to release ARS 29,273,279 from the statutory reserve slightly increases unrestricted equity, potentially expanding future flexibility without changing operations.

The filing also notes that, after merging with Operating S.A., Hidroneuquén S.A. and Sociedad Argentina de Energía S.A., no shareholder holds a controlling interest. This dispersed ownership means Board composition and shareholder meeting participation will be important for capital distribution decisions disclosed for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 27a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of March, 2026

Commission File Number: 001-38376

Central Puerto S.A.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Port Central S.A.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Avenida Thomas Edison 2701

C1104BAB Buenos Aires

Republic of Argentina

+54 (11) 4317-5000

(Address of principal executive offices)

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 if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

Yes [_] No [X]

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

Yes [_] No [X]

 

BUENOS AIRES, March 5, 2026

Notice: CPSA-GG-N-0088/26-AL

Dear Mr./Ms.,

BOLSAS Y MERCADOS ARGENTINOS S.A. (“BYMA”)

Sarmiento 299

City of Buenos Aires

Subject: Information set forth by

Section 62 of Buenos Aires Stock Exchange

Regulations

Dear Sir /Madam,

We contact you in compliance with the abovementioned section so as to inform that on March 5, 2026, the Board of Directors of Central Puerto S.A. approved the financial statements and other documentation for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and has acknowledged the corresponding reports of the Auditor and the Statutory Audit Committee.

Regard being had to the foregoing, we inform the following:

1. Income (loss) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025:

 

2. Other comprehensive income (loss) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025:

 

Avda. Tomás A. Edison 2701 – C1104BAB – City of Buenos Aires – Argentina
Telephone (54 11) 4317 5000 – info@centralpuerto.com

 

3. Comprehensive income (loss) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025:

 

4. Shareholders’ equity details divided in items and amounts as at December 31, 2025:

 

5. Board of Directors proposal

The net income for the fiscal year 2025 amounted to ARS 346,353,873, while as of December 31, 2025, the accumulated retained earnings balance amounted to ARS 332,495,992. The Board of Director’ proposes to allocate them for the creation of an optional reserve to be used, indistinctly: (i) for the distribution of dividends based on the financial position of the Company and the Company’s provisions related to dividends distribution in force, and to delegate to the Board of Directors the power to partially or totally release such reserve for the distribution of dividends and the determination of the time, currency, terms and other conditions related to the payment, pursuant to the scope of the delegation granted by the Shareholders’ Meeting, and (ii) for the acquisition of the Company’s treasury shares, delegating to the Board of Directors the power to determine the time, terms and conditions of its release, whether partial or total, to be applied to such end. In addition, they propose to release the surplus of the statutory reserve for the amount of ARS 29,273,279.

 

6. Controlling shareholding

As a consequence of the merger between Central Puerto S.A., in its capacity as parent company and Operating S.A. (“OPER”), Hidroneuquén S.A. (“HNQ”) and Sociedad Argentina de Energía S.A. (“SADESA”), all in their capacity as acquired companies and, as a consequence of the corresponding acquired companies’ shares swap, none of the shareholders of Central Puerto S.A. holds a controlling interest.

Finally, it is important to highlight the fact that share capital is under the public offering regime and it is listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (“BCBA”) and; since February 2, 2018, in the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Therefore, shareholding may experience variations, which the company may not be aware of.

Yours sincerely,

 

Leonardo Marinaro

Head of Market Relations

CENTRAL PUERTO S.A.

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.

				Central Puerto S.A.
Date: March 9, 2026				By:		/s/ Leonardo Marinaro
				Name:		Leonardo Marinaro
				Title:		Attorney-in-Fact

FAQ

What 2025 net income did Central Puerto (CEPU) report in this 6-K?

Central Puerto reported 2025 net income of ARS 346,353,873. This figure reflects profit for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and underpins the Board’s proposal to allocate retained earnings into an optional reserve for potential future dividends or share repurchases.

How much retained earnings does Central Puerto (CEPU) plan to allocate to an optional reserve?

As of December 31, 2025, accumulated retained earnings were ARS 332,495,992, which the Board proposes allocating to an optional reserve. This reserve may later fund dividend distributions or treasury share acquisitions, with timing and conditions to be determined by the Board under shareholder authorization.

What is Central Puerto’s (CEPU) proposal regarding its statutory reserve?

The Board proposes releasing a surplus from the statutory reserve of ARS 29,273,279. Releasing this amount increases funds outside the statutory reserve, giving the company greater flexibility to use equity for optional reserves, dividends, or other purposes allowed by applicable regulations and shareholder approvals.

How will Central Puerto (CEPU) use the new optional reserve mentioned in the filing?

The optional reserve is intended for two possible uses: dividend distributions and treasury share repurchases. The Board would be empowered to partially or fully release the reserve, deciding timing, currency, and payment terms for dividends or conditions for buybacks, within shareholder-approved limits.

Does any shareholder control Central Puerto (CEPU) after the merger described?

No single shareholder controls Central Puerto after the merger with Operating S.A., Hidroneuquén S.A. and Sociedad Argentina de Energía S.A. The share swap related to that merger resulted in no shareholder holding a controlling interest, contributing to a more dispersed ownership structure.

On which stock exchanges are Central Puerto (CEPU) shares listed?

Central Puerto’s share capital is under the public offering regime and listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (BCBA). Its shares have also been listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) since February 2, 2018, allowing trading in both Argentine and U.S. markets.