Gerdau S.A. - CEDEAR (GGBD)

Gerdau S.A. - CEDEAR is a certificate representing shares of Gerdau S.A., a leading Brazilian steel producer. The company manufactures and distributes a diverse range of long steel products, including reinforcement bars, wire rods, merchant bars, structural shapes, and specialty steels tailored for high-demand applications. Its portfolio extends to semi-finished products like billets, blooms, and slabs; drawn products such as nails, fences, and wire mesh; and flat products including hot-rolled coils and heavy plates. Gerdau S.A. serves key sectors like civil construction, agriculture, automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, mining, rail, and wind energy through an integrated network of electric-arc furnaces, rolling mills, and value-added processing services like cutting, bending, and coating. Operating across Brazil, North America, South America, and special steel segments, it supplies construction firms, equipment manufacturers, and distributors via independent channels, direct mill sales, and its retail network. It also manages iron ore mines in Brazil's Minas Gerais state. Founded in 1901 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, Gerdau S.A. plays a vital role in the global steel supply chain, emphasizing product quality, extensive service networks, and environmental performance.