Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. (United Breweries Company, Inc.) was dated April 16, 2025. The company is a multi-category beverage operator with a presence in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Its portfolio includes beer, soft drinks, water, nectar, wine, and pisco, supported by licensing agreements with major global brands such as Heineken, PepsiCo, and Coors Brewing Company.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity figures for the period ending June 30, 2025, or any other period. The document focuses exclusively on a corporate action regarding dividend distribution.
- Dividend Approved: Final Dividend N° 270.
- Amount: CLP 100.28470 per share (equivalent to CLP 200.5694 per ADR).
- Source of Funds: Charged against 2024 Net Income Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent Company.
- Payment Date: Beginning April 30, 2025.
- Record Date: Midnight on April 24, 2025 (fifth business day prior to payment).
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes in financial performance, operational metrics, or market conditions compared to prior periods. The primary event is the shareholder approval of the final dividend for the 2024 fiscal year.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It is a procedural announcement regarding the approval and payment schedule of the 2024 final dividend.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the ex-dividend date and record date (April 24, 2025) to ensure eligibility for the CLP 100.28470 per share payment.
- Confirm the conversion rate between local shares and ADRs to validate the CLP 200.5694 per ADR payout.
- Review the full 2024 Annual Report (Form 20-F) for the underlying Net Income figures supporting this dividend distribution.
- Check for any subsequent filings regarding the actual payment execution on or after April 30, 2025.