Petrobras, Banco do Brasil, BB Seguridade, Auren and more stocks to follow today

The corporate radar this Thursday (21) brings the resignations of board members from Petrobras (PETR4) and BB Seguridade (BBSE3). In addition, Petrobras stated that it is studying ethanol projects but has not yet defined the raw material. Meanwhile, Banco do Brasil (BBAS3) postponed the payment of dividends after a cut in the percentage of profit paid to shareholders. Meanwhile, Auren (AURE3) carried out the early redemption of R$ 2.2 billion in debentures. Petrobras’ President and Board Member, Pietro Adamo Sampaio Mendes, resigned on Wednesday (20). The resignation follows the approval by the Federal Senate of Mendes’ appointment to the position of director at the National Agency for Oil, Natural Gas and Biofuels. Petrobras clarified that its 2025-2029 Business Plan includes investments in the ethanol sector, preferably through minority strategic partnerships or with shared control with relevant sector players. The company also stated that it is studying opportunities in bioproducts, including ethanol chains, with no definition on the raw material to be used. Banco do Brasil (BBAS3) reported that due to the reduction in the payout (percentage of profit paid as dividends) from 40%-45% to 30%, approved by the Administration on August 13, 2025, dividends for the third quarter of 2025 will be fully paid on December 11, 2025, without early payment. Initially, the distribution was scheduled for September 12, considering the share position on September 2, 2025. BB Seguridade (BBSE3) announced that Rosiane Barbosa Laviola and André Gustavo Borba Assumpção Haui have resigned from the positions of Vice President of the Board of Directors and Board Member, respectively. Auren Energia (AURE3) carried out the total early redemption of its fourth issuance of debentures on Wednesday, with a remaining principal value of R$2.2 billion. Valid (VLID3) reported that Alaska Investimentos Ltda announced on August 20, 2025, that its stake in the company’s common shares has exceeded 40%, reaching 32,756,430 shares (40.02%). Alaska clarified that the increase in stake is for financial operations only, with no intention to alter the company’s control or administrative structure. EspaçoLaser (ESPA4) MPM Corpóreos signed a financing agreement with FINAME and BNDES, securing a credit line of up to R$100 million. The funds can be used for equipment acquisition, modernization of units, and associated working capital.