Recent Updates — CEPU
Central Puerto S.A.'s Board of Directors resolved to distribute a cash dividend equivalent to $164.00 per share, funded by reversing the Optional Reserve for Payment of Dividends in the amount of $247,344,290,288 based on undistributed realized earnings from 2025. The cut-off date for eligibility is September 18, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 25, 2026. Foreign shareholders may elect to receive the dividend in U.S. dollars at the exchange rate applicable on the payment date if sufficient foreign currency reserves are available; otherwise, payments will be made in Argentine Pesos. A 7% withholding tax applies where required by law. Central Puerto S.A. operates in the electric utility industry, generating and distributing electricity primarily in Argentina.
Central Puerto sold its entire stake in AbraSilver for C$228.4 million, realizing a gain of C$192.7 million on an original investment of C$35.7 million. The company declared an extraordinary cash dividend of $164.00 per share, funded by reversing the Optional Reserve by ARS 247.3 billion. Shareholders of record as of September 18, 2026, will receive payment on September 25, 2026. Foreign shareholders may elect to receive dividends in USD via MULC or in Pesos. Central Puerto operates in the electric power generation and distribution industry.