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Ambev Formalizes Related-Party Deal to Use ABI’s BEES B2B Digital Platform

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  • Ambev agreed a related-party deal on December 22, 2025 to use ABI’s BEES B2B digital platform under market-aligned annual fees.
  • The BEES platform contract was independently benchmarked, board-approved and deemed arm’s length, offering Ambev synergies and potential future equity participation rights.
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Ambev Formalizes Related-Party Deal to Use ABI’s BEES B2B Digital Platform

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Ambev SA ( (ABEV) ) just unveiled an update.

On December 22, 2025, Ambev S.A. disclosed that it has entered into a related-party agreement with its controlling shareholder Anheuser-Busch InBev and its subsidiaries for the use and operation of the BEES B2B digital sales platform. Under the terms, Ambev will pay an annual fee aligned with market standards for access to the full suite of BEES technology, products and services, and will have the option to acquire an equity stake or participate in any deal if a third party joins the shareholding structure of the entity that owns the platform, reflecting recognition of its investments in the system. The company stressed that the deal followed its related-party transaction policy, was benchmarked by an independent financial advisor against similar technology and digital services contracts, and was reviewed by the Governance Committee and approved by the Board of Directors without participation from ABI representatives on Ambev’s side, with management asserting that the arrangement is at arm’s length and justified by operational synergies, scale, international reach and information security benefits.

The most recent analyst rating on (ABEV) stock is a Hold with a $2.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ambev SA stock, see the ABEV Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on ABEV Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, ABEV is a Outperform.

Ambev SA’s overall stock score is driven by its strong financial performance and positive earnings call highlights, including revenue growth and cost management. While technical indicators suggest potential overbought conditions, the company’s fair valuation and dividend yield provide a balanced investment case.

To see Spark’s full report on ABEV stock, click here.

More about Ambev SA

Ambev S.A. is a Brazilian beverage company and one of Latin America’s largest brewery groups, controlled indirectly by global brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev. The company focuses on producing, distributing and selling beer and other beverages across Brazil and international markets, and has increasingly expanded its use of digital platforms and B2B solutions to reach retailers and optimize its commercial operations.

Average Trading Volume: 39,900,421

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $37.42B

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