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SABESP Form 6-K Summary: Second Quarter 2025

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 6-K reports the unaudited consolidated financial results for Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo (SABESP) for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. SABESP is the leading water and sewage company in Latin America, operating under a new concession contract following privatization. The reporting period covers the first year of operations under the new management structure, focusing on universalization targets and operational efficiency.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: Debt figures are derived from the sum of Current Debt (3,321) and Non-Current Debt (27,963) in R$ thousands.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Net revenue increased 32.8% year-over-year (YoY) in 2Q25, driven by a 142% surge in construction revenues and a 7.4% increase in net sanitation revenue. Sanitation revenue growth was fueled by tariff adjustments, elimination of large-customer discounts, and increased consumption.
• Profitability: Net income rose 76.6% YoY to R$2.14 billion. EBITDA grew 29.4% to R$3.89 billion. Margins improved significantly due to cost efficiencies and lower amortization expenses under the new concession contract.
• Cost Reduction: Operating costs and expenses decreased 19.0% YoY. Key drivers included a 10.3% reduction in personnel expenses (due to an 11% workforce reduction), lower legal accruals, and reduced municipal fund allocations.
• Investment Acceleration: Capital expenditures surged 178% YoY to R$3.6 billion in the quarter, reflecting an aggressive push toward universalization targets. Total H1 2025 investments reached R$6.5 billion.
• Balance Sheet: Total assets increased to R$88.7 billion from R$64.7 billion, largely due to the recognition of financial assets and contract assets under the new accounting framework. Total debt increased to R$31.3 billion to fund the investment program.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Management Commentary: Management highlighted "strong performance" and "robust cash generation." The company reported expanding access to clean water for over 1.3 million people and sewage treatment for 1.4 million people in the first year post-privatization. The accelerated investment pace is described as a commitment to universalization.

Outlook: The company continues to execute its strategy of expanding infrastructure and improving operational efficiency. No specific numerical guidance for future quarters was provided in this text, but the trajectory suggests continued high investment levels.

Risks and Contingencies:

• Forward-Looking Statements: The filing includes standard disclaimers that future results may differ due to economic conditions, industry factors, and regulatory changes.
• Legal Accruals: Significant legal accruals remain on the balance sheet (R$1.52 billion current, R$478 million non-current), though they decreased compared to the prior year.
• Construction Revenue Volatility: A significant portion of revenue growth is attributed to construction revenues, which may be lumpy or project-dependent.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the sustainability of the 178% increase in capital expenditures and the funding sources for the R$31.3 billion debt load.
• Confirm the classification and recurring nature of the R$3.1 billion construction revenue included in Net Revenue.
• Review the details of the "Financial Asset" bifurcation and its impact on future cash flows and earnings.
• Assess the timeline for the full realization of the 11% workforce reduction and its long-term impact on operational capacity.
• Monitor the status of legal accruals and potential future provisions related to the transition from the previous concession.