Mergers & Acquisitions ·
Gerdau S.A. completed the acquisition of a 23.03% equity stake in Dona Francisca Energética S.A. (DFESA) from Centrais…
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Gerdau S.A. completed the acquisition of a 23.03% equity stake in Dona Francisca Energética S.A. (DFESA) from Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. (CELESC) on July 20, 2026. The transaction was valued at an enterprise value of R$150 million. Including the proportional consolidated cash balance of R$3,909,192.64, the total cash disbursement was approximately R$154 million, funded through available resources. The acquisition aims to enhance cost competitiveness via expanded renewable energy self-production to support decarbonization goals. Gerdau S.A. is a steel company involved in metal manufacturing.