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SEC filingGerdau S.A. submitted and had accepted a binding proposal to acquire 23.03% of Dona Francisca Energética S.A. for R$150 million enterprise value, increasing its stake to 76.97% and firm energy to 50 average MW.
Gerdau S.A. has advanced its energy security and sustainability strategy through a binding proposal to acquire an additional 23.03% stake in DFESA, a key asset in hydroelectric power generation. The R$150 million enterprise value reflects the strategic premium for control-like ownership, elevating Gerdau's position from 53.94% to 76.97% and boosting its allocated firm energy from 35.6 average MW to approximately 50 average MW out of DFESA's 66 average MW share from the 125 MW Dona Francisca plant. This move directly addresses cost competitiveness by ramping up self-produced clean energy, aligning with decarbonization goals amid rising energy costs and environmental pressures in steel production. The all-cash structure, funded internally, avoids dilution or debt incurrence, with closing hinging on standard protections like preemptive rights and CADE antitrust clearance, typical for Brazilian M&A. Investors should note the plant's location in Rio Grande do Sul ensures reliable hydro output, enhancing operational resilience without disclosed integration risks.