Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Banco Bradesco S.A. (Bradesco) covers the month of March 2026. The report announces a Board of Directors meeting held on March 25, 2026, which approved a proposal for the payment of interim interest on shareholders' equity.
Key Financial Metrics
- Interim Interest Payment: Total amount of R$3,000,000,000.00.
- Per Share Amounts (Gross): R$0.270307744 per common share and R$0.297338519 per preferred share.
- Per Share Amounts (Net): R$0.223003889 per common share and R$0.245304278 per preferred share (after 17.5% withholding tax for individuals).
- Payment Date: Up to October 30, 2026.
- Record Date: April 6, 2026.
- Ex-Right Date: April 7, 2026.
The filing does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the period.
Material Changes
The interim interest approved represents approximately 15.7 times the value of interest paid monthly, net of withholding tax. This payment will be computed in the calculation of mandatory dividends for the year as set forth in the Company's Bylaws.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes standard forward-looking statements regarding future economic circumstances, industry conditions, and company performance. Management notes that actual results may differ materially from current expectations due to risks and uncertainties, including general economic and market conditions. No specific operational guidance or new risk factors beyond standard disclosures were provided in this text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify share ownership status as of the record date (April 6, 2026) to ensure eligibility for the interim interest.
- Confirm that banking data and tax information are updated with the Company or B3 S.A. to facilitate payment by October 30, 2026.
- Review the Company's Bylaws to understand how this interim interest impacts the calculation of mandatory dividends for the fiscal year.
- Monitor subsequent filings for the impact of this R$3 billion outflow on the Company's liquidity and capital adequacy ratios.