Digital Transformation Success
Over 88% of gross revenues transacted through BEES, Ambev's B2B platform, with 1.3 million monthly active buyers, marking a 14% increase from the previous year.
EBITDA Growth and Margin Expansion
Consolidated EBITDA grew by 11.4% organically, with margin expansion in all business units, delivering double-digit growth and gross and EBITDA margin expansion for the second consecutive year.
Free Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns
Free cash flow to equity increased by 37%, with nearly R$18 billion generated. The company also executed approximately 45% of its share buyback program and approved intermediary dividends of around R$2 billion.
Brazil Market Performance
Beer volumes in Brazil increased by 0.6% driven by market share gains. Non-alcoholic beer volumes rose by 4.1%, and NAB volumes grew by 4.1% led by Guarana Antarctica.
Strong Performance in Dominican Republic and Canada
Dominican Republic volumes grew by mid-single digits, achieving all-time high volumes for the Presidente family. In Canada, mega brands grew volumes by low-single digits.