Robust Organic EBITDA Growth
Achieved a high single-digit organic EBITDA increase with 110 basis points of margin expansion despite soft industry volumes.
Strong Performance of Premium Brands
Premium and super Premium brands delivered low teens growth, expanding in 7 out of top 10 markets of Ambev.
Successful Digital Initiatives
Bees Marketplace GMV grew in the 90s, reaching an annualized amount of BRL 7.4 billion, and Zé Delivery achieved a 7% increase in GMV.
Cost Efficiency Achievements
Disciplined focus on cost efficiency resulted in savings of over BRL 500 million in the quarter, achieving an operational leverage of 2.2x.
Dividend Payout
Board of Directors approved another intermediary dividend payout of BRL 2 billion, totaling BRL 6 billion declared this year.