Gerdau Plans Bylaw Amendment to Reflect Cancellation of 277,600 Common Shares

• Gerdau will seek shareholder approval to amend Article 4 of its bylaws to reflect the cancellation of 277,600 common shares.
• The board approved the cancellation on October 26, 2026, with no reduction in share capital.
• Following the cancellation, share capital comprises 716,698,119 common shares and 1,261,042,330 preferred shares, all without par value.
• A shareholders' meeting will be called to vote on the amendment.
• The share buyback plan disclosed on February 23, 2026, remains in effect.

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