On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Gerdau (GGBR4) and Metalúrgica Gerdau (GOAU4) reported that their boards of directors approved the distribution of dividends for the 2026 fiscal year, as an advance on the mandatory minimum dividend. The amount will be R$ 0.23 per common and preferred share of Gerdau S.A. and R$ 0.11 per common and preferred share of Metalúrgica Gerdau S.A.
For Gerdau S.A. shares, the record date will be August 19, 2026, with shares trading ex-dividend on August 20, 2026 and payment on September 11, 2026. In the case of Metalúrgica Gerdau S.A., the record date will also be August 19, 2026, with shares trading ex-dividend on August 20, 2026 and payment on September 14, 2026.
Holders of Gerdau S.A. ADRs will have August 21, 2026 as the record date, with the ADRs starting to trade ex-dividend on the same date and payment scheduled for September 18, 2026, in the amount of R$ 0.23 per ADR. Payments will be made by BTG Pactual Serviços Financeiros S/A DTVM, via automatic account credit for shareholders who have a CPF or CNPJ and registered banking details.
The company also reports that dividends not claimed within three years from the date they are made available will expire and return to the companies.
