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Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Banco Bradesco S.A. (BANK BRADESCO)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: Nine months ended September 30, 2025 (3Q25)
Accounting Standards: International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Bradesco operates primarily in the banking and insurance segments in Brazil. The period was characterized by a mixed Brazilian economy with a slowdown in some sectors but a heated labor market sustaining consumption. The Central Bank of Brazil halted the rate hike cycle at a Selic rate of 15%, with expectations of rate cuts beginning in 2026.

Key Financial Metrics (9M25)

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Profitability Surge: Net income attributable to shareholders increased by 31% year-over-year, driven by higher net interest income and fee income.
• Portfolio Growth: The expanded loan portfolio grew 9.6% year-over-year, with individual loans up 13.8% and corporate loans up 6.5%.
• Asset Quality: The allowance for expanded loans remained stable at R$55.9 billion despite portfolio growth. Expected credit loss expenses for the nine-month period were R$22.04 billion.
• Capital Strength: Regulatory capital ratios improved, with the Basel Ratio reaching 15.9% and Tier I Capital at 13.4%, exceeding minimum requirements.
• Insurance Segment: Gross profit from insurance and pension plans increased to R$8.26 billion (9M25) from R$5.61 billion (9M24).

Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary

• Revised Guidance (July 2025): Bradesco increased its 2025 projections:
  • Fee and Commission Income: Revised from "4% to 8%" to "5% to 9%".
  • Insurance/Pension/Capitalization Income: Revised from "6% to 10%" to "9% to 13%".
• Economic Outlook: Management projects 2.0% GDP growth for 2025. Inflation is expected to slow, potentially allowing the Central Bank to cut rates in early 2026.
• Strategic Initiatives:
  • Technology: Accelerated digital transformation with "AI First" strategy; 87% resolution rate in chat via BIA Clientes with Generative AI.
  • Healthcare Expansion: Expanded partnership with Rede D'Or via Atlântica Hospitais, including Hospital Glória D'Or.
  • Agribusiness: Completed investment in Banco John Deere S.A. (50% stake) to strengthen agribusiness financing.
• Dividends/Interest on Equity: Approved payment of R$3.0 billion in interest on intermediate equity (R$0.2701 per common share; R$0.2971 per preferred share) payable by April 30, 2026.

Risks and Contingencies

• Geopolitical and International Risks: High uncertainty regarding North American economic policy and global geopolitical disputes affecting the dollar and global economy.
• Legal and Tax Provisions: Significant provisions exist for labor, civil, and tax lawsuits. Notable tax contingencies include PIS/Cofins disputes (R$4.33 billion provisioned) and INSS contributions (R$0.55 billion provisioned).
• Market Risk: Exposure to interest rate, foreign currency, and equity price fluctuations. Value at Risk (VaR) for the trading portfolio was R$27.6 million (1-day, 99% confidence).
• Regulatory Changes: Monitoring the impact of the Consumption Tax Reform (Complementary Law No. 214) and new IFRS standards (IFRS 18, IFRS 19) effective in 2026/2027.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Guidance Achievement: Verify if the revised 2025 guidance for fee income (5-9%) and insurance income (9-13%) is being met in subsequent quarters.
• Asset Quality Trends: Monitor the stability of the allowance for loans relative to the growing loan portfolio and potential migration of assets to Stage 2/3.
• Interest Rate Sensitivity: Assess the impact of the anticipated Central Bank rate cuts in 2026 on Net Interest Income (NII) margins.
• Strategic Investments: Track the performance and integration of the new healthcare (Rede D'Or) and agribusiness (John Deere) partnerships.
• Capital Distribution: Confirm the execution of the approved R$3.0 billion interest on equity payment and future dividend policies.