GERDAU S A : CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - Form 6-K

GERDAU S.A.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

In thousands of Brazilian reais (R$)

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

GERDAU S.A.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

In thousands of Brazilian reais (R$)

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

GERDAU S.A.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

In thousands of Brazilian reais (R$)

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

GERDAU S.A.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

In thousands of Brazilian reais (R$)

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

GERDAU S.A.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

in thousands of Brazilian reais (R$)

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

GERDAU S.A.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

In thousands of Brazilian reais (R$)

(Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

GERDAU S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

as of September 30, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais - R$, unless otherwise stated)

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NOTE 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

Gerdau S.A. is a publicly traded corporation (sociedade anônima) with its corporate domicile in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Gerdau S.A and subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Company") is a leading producer of long steel in the Americas and one of the largest suppliers of special steel in the world. In Brazil, the Company also produces flat steel and iron ore, activities which expanded the product mix and made its operations even more competitive. The Company believes it is the largest recycler in Latin America and around the world it transforms each year millions of tons of scrap into steel, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development of the regions where it operates. Gerdau is listed on the São Paulo, New York and Madrid stock exchanges.

The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements of the Company were approved by the Management on November 6, 2023.

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRACTICES

2.1 - Basis of Presentation

The Company's Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the three-month and nine-month periods ended on September 30, 2023 have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) Nº 34, which establishes the content of condensed interim financial statements. These Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements of Gerdau S.A., as of December 31, 2022, which were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board - IASB.

The preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements in accordance with IAS 34 requires Management to make accounting estimates. The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements have been prepared using the historical cost as its basis, except for the valuation of certain financial instruments, which are measured at fair value.

The accounting policies applied in this Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements are the same as those applied in the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.

2.2 - New IFRS and Interpretations of the IFRIC (International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee)

The issued and/or reviewed IFRS standards made by the IASB that are effective for the year started in 2023 had no impact on the Company's Financial Statements. In addition, the IASB issued/reviewed some IFRS standards, which have mandatory adoption for the year 2024 and/or after, and the Company is assessing the adoption impact of these standards in its Consolidated Financial Statements.

- Amendment to IFRS 16 - Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback. It clarifies aspects to be considered in the accounting treatment of an asset transfer in a sale. This amendment to the standard is effective for fiscal years beginning on/or after January 1, 2024. The Company does not expect material impacts on its Financial Statements.

- Amendment to IAS 1 - Non-current Liabilities with Covenants. It clarifies aspects of separate classifications in the balance sheet of current and non-current assets and liabilities, establishing the presentation based on liquidity when it provides information that is reliable and more relevant. This amendment to the standard is effective for fiscal years beginning on/or after January 1, 2024. The Company does not expect material impacts on its Financial Statements.

- Amendment to IAS 12 - Income Taxes. It clarifies aspects related to the recognition and disclosure of deferred tax assets and liabilities related to the Pillar Two Model Rules published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). This amendment to the standard is effective for fiscal years beginning on/or after January 1, 2023. The Company has no material impacts on its Financial Statements regarding the adoption of this standard amendment.

- Amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7 - Supplier finance arrangements. They clarify aspects related to the disclosure of information on supplier finance that allow users of financial statements to assess the effects of these arrangements on the Company's liabilities and cash flows, as well as exposure to liquidity and risk. These amendments to the standards are effective for fiscal years beginning on/or after January 1, 2024. The Company does not expect material impacts on its Financial Statements.

GERDAU S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

as of September 30, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais - R$, unless otherwise stated)

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- Amendment to IAS 21 - Lack of Exchangeability. It clarifies aspects related to accounting treatment and disclosure when a currency lacks exchangeability into another currency. This amendment to the standard is effective for fiscal years beginning on/or after January 1, 2025. The Company does not expect material impacts on its Financial Statements.

- Issuance of standards IFRS S1 - General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information and IFRS S2 - Climate-related Disclosures, which were issued by the ISSB - International Sustainability Standards Board. These standards establish new disclosure requirements for sustainability-related risks and opportunities and specific climate-related disclosures. These standards are effective for years beginning on/or after January 1, 2024. For public companies in Brazil, CVM Resolution No. 193, issued on October 20, 2023, establishes the voluntary adoption of these standards for years beginning on/or after January 1, 2024 and mandatory adoption for years beginning on/or after January 1, 2026. The Company is assessing the adoption impacts of these standards.

NOTE 3 - CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

3.1 - Subsidiaries

The Company did not have material changes of interest in subsidiaries for the period ended on September 30, 2023, when compared to those existing on December 31, 2022.

3.2 - Joint Ventures

Listed below are the interests in joint ventures:

(*) The voting capital is substantially equal to the total capital. The interests reported represent the ownership percentage held directly and indirectly held in the joint venture.

Although the Company owns more than 50% of Gerdau Corsa S.A.P.I. de C.V. and Gerdau Summit Aços Fundidos e Forjados S.A., it does not consolidate the financial statements of these joint venture entities, due to joint control agreements with the other shareholders that prevent the Company from controlling the decisions in conducting the joint venture's business.

GERDAU S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

as of September 30, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais - R$, unless otherwise stated)

(Unaudited)

The Company presents the joint venture information in aggregate, since the investments in these entities are not individually material. The financial information of these joint ventures, accounted for under the equity method, is shown below:

3.3 - Associate company

Listed below is the interest in associate company:

(*) The voting capital is substantially equal to the total capital. The interests reported represent the ownership percentage held directly and indirectly.

Although the Company owns more than 50% of Dona Francisca Energética S.A., it does not consolidate the financial statements of this associate because according to the associate by-laws it is necessary 65% of interest to control the company.

The summarized financial information of the associate company, accounted for under the equity method, is shown as follows:

GERDAU S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

as of September 30, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais - R$, unless otherwise stated)

(Unaudited)

3.4 - Acquisition of Joint Ventures

I) On January 10, 2023, the Company converted into equity interest a convertible loan with the Brasil ao Cubo S.A. in the amount of R$ 141 million. On the same date, the Company also acquired some shareholdings from the original shareholders in the amount of R$ 37 million and, as a result of these operations, became the holder of 44.66% of the total capital of this company. Brasil ao Cubo S.A. operates in the construction of buildings, the manufacture of metallic structures, the manufacture of metal frames, the manufacture of locksmith articles, with the exception of frames, retail trade of construction materials in general and engineering services.

II) On March 15, 2023, the Company's subsidiary Gerdau Next S.A. ("Gerdau Next") and Fundo Newave Energia I Advisory Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestratégia ("NW Capital"), signed an agreement for the subscription of an equity interest in the share capital of Newave Energia S.A. ("Newave") by Gerdau Next and NW Capital, in the proportions of 33.33% and 66.67%, respectively. In this first phase of the transaction, Gerdau Next subscribed R$ 500 million, which must be paid in up to 18 months, according to capital calls and conditions and provided that the conditions related to the capital contributions agreed with Newave are met. On October 10, 2023, the Company announced that Newave entered into the definitive instruments for the acquisition of all shares in Solar Arinos Holding S.A., held by the Voltalia Group, with the aim of developing, building and operating a new solar energy generation park in Arinos, in the state of Minas Gerais, which should have an installed capacity of approximately 420 MWp and includes an energy substation. The total investment for the construction of the Arinos Solar Park will be approximately R$ 1.4 billion and will be fully supported by Newave, with a combination of its own capital and debt. Through the signing of the definitive instruments, the conditions are met for the Company to complete the payment of its share of the capital in Newave throughout the construction of the project. Once operational, the Arinos Solar Park should supply 30% of its volume of renewable energy produced to Gerdau's steel production units in Brazil, in the form of self-production, contributing to the achievement of greenhouse emissions reduction targets and reinforcing Gerdau's objectives for greater competitiveness. On September 30, 2023, the amount paid in by the Company is R$ 20 million. Additionally, on October 10, 2023, the Company paid in R$ 145 million.

NOTE 4 - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

Cash and cash equivalents

Immediately available investments include investments with maturity up to 90 days, immediate liquidity and low risk of fair value variation.

Short-term investments

GERDAU S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

as of September 30, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais - R$, unless otherwise stated)

(Unaudited)

Short-term investments include Bank Deposit Certificates and marketable securities, which are stated at their fair value. Income generated by these investments is recorded as financial income.

NOTE 5 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Accounts receivable by aging are as follows:

NOTE 6 - INVENTORIES

The allowance for adjustment to net realizable value of inventories, on which the provision and reversal of provision are registered with impact on cost of sales, is as follows:

GERDAU S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

as of September 30, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais - R$, unless otherwise stated)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 7 - INCOME AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION TAXES

In Brazil, income taxes include federal income tax (IR) and social contribution (CS), which represents an additional federal income tax. The statutory rates for income tax and social contribution are 25% and 9%, respectively, and are applicable for the periods ended on September 30, 2023 and 2022. The foreign subsidiaries of the Company are subject to taxation at rates ranging between 23% and 35%. The differences between the Brazilian tax rates and the rates of other countries are presented under "Difference in tax rates in foreign companies" in the reconciliation of income tax and social contribution below.

a) Reconciliations of income and social contribution taxes at statutory rates to amounts presented in the Statement of Income are as follows:

* On September 24, 2021, the Federal Supreme Court finalized the judgment of Topic 962, deciding unanimously that the IR and CS levy was not due on the amounts related to interests (Selic rate) on tax lawsuits. Thus, the effects of such judgment were considered to the tax calculation applied to the interests recorded in the period.

b) Tax Assets not booked:

The Company did not recognize a portion of tax assets regarding tax losses and negative social contribution from some operations in Brazil in the amount of R$ 275,313 (R$ 239,989 on December 31, 2022), which do not have an expiration date. The subsidiaries abroad had R$ 1,055,036 (R$ 1,105,130 as of December 31, 2022) of tax credits on capital losses for which deferred tax assets have not been booked and which expire between 2029 and 2035 and also several tax losses of state credits in the amount of R$ 276,359 (R$ 334,475 as of December 31, 2022), which expire at various dates between 2023 and 2044.

GERDAU S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

as of September 30, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais - R$, unless otherwise stated)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 8 - INVESTMENTS

NOTE 9 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

a) Summary of changes in property, plant and equipment - during the three-month period ended on September 30, 2023, acquisitions amounted to R$ 1,485,714 (R$ 1,055,914 as of September 30, 2022), and disposals amounted to R$ 11,928 (R$ 1,418 as of September 30, 2022). During the nine-month period ended on September 30, 2023, acquisitions amounted to R$ 3,668,775 (R$ 2,607,753 as of September 30, 2022), and disposals amounted to R$ 36,546 (R$ 13,122 as of September 30, 2022).

b) Capitalized borrowing costs - borrowing costs capitalized during the three-month period ended on September 30, 2023 amounted to R$ 15,406 (R$ 6,194 as of September 30, 2022). Borrowing costs capitalized during the nine-month period ended on September 30, 2023 amounted to R$ 40,200 (R$ 20,452 as of September 30, 2022).

c) Guarantees - no property, plant and equipment were pledged as collateral for loans and financing on September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

NOTE 10 - GOODWILL

The changes in goodwill are as follows:

The amounts of goodwill by segment are as follows:

GERDAU S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

as of September 30, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais - R$, unless otherwise stated)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 11 - TRADE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (domestic market, debtor risk and imports)

Under "Trade Accounts Payable - Domestic Market", the Company presents balances payable arising from the acquisition of goods and services in the domestic markets of each of the countries where the Company and its subsidiaries operate.

The Company has contracts with financial institutions in order to allow its suppliers to anticipate their receivables through an operation called "Trade Accounts Payable - Debtor Risk". In this operation, suppliers can transfer, at their discretion, the right to receive the securities to a financial institution, which, in turn, becomes the holder of the rights of the suppliers' receivables. The average discount rate on risk transactions carried out by our suppliers with financial institutions in Brazil and with subsidiaries in the United States was based on market conditions. The transfer of the right to receive the Company's securities, at the supplier's discretion, does not result in a relevant change in the payment term, nor does it imply the payment of interest by the Company, as the financial cost of such transfer is the responsibility of the supplier.

The balances presented as "Trade Accounts Payable - Imports" substantially refer to the purchase of coal and other raw materials abroad, where in commercial transactions the supplier may require the issuance of a letter of credit or similar risk mitigation instrument to ship the products. On September 30, 2023, contracts negotiated via letter of credit had a payment term of up to 180 days and rates that also varied, depending on market conditions.

The Company permanently monitors the composition of the portfolio and the conditions established with suppliers, which have not undergone significant changes in relation to what had been practiced historically.

NOTE 12 - LOANS AND FINANCING

Loans and financing are as follows:

Weighted average effective interest cost on September 30, 2023 is 5.7% p.a. for debt instruments denominated in dollar, 103.6% of CDI for debt instruments denominated in Brazilian reais and 7.6% p.a. for other currencies.

Loans and financing, denominated in Reais, are substantially adjusted at a fixed rate or indexed to the CDI (Interbank Deposit Certificates).

GERDAU S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

as of September 30, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais - R$, unless otherwise stated)

(Unaudited)

Summary of loans and financing by currency:

The amortization schedules of long-term loans and financing are as follows:

(*) For the period as of September 30, 2023, the amounts represents payments from October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.

a) Credit Lines

In September 2022, the Company completed the renewal of the Global Credit Line in the total amount of US$ 875 million (equivalent to R$ 4,382 million as of September 30, 2023). The transaction aims to provide liquidity to operations in North America and Latin America, including Brazil. The companies Gerdau S.A., Gerdau Açominas S.A. and Gerdau Aços Longos S.A. provide guarantee for this transaction, which matures in September 2027. As of September 30, 2023, no amount of this credit line was used.

The Company and its subsidiaries are not subject to default clauses (covenants) linked to financial ratios. Non-financial performance clauses have been complied with.

b) Main debt funding and amortization

During the year of 2023, the subsidiaries Gerdau Açominas S.A. and Gerdau Aços Longo S.A. got loans with top-tier financial institutions, in the amount of R$ 750 million and maturing in 2 years. Regarding debt amortizations in the period, the subsidiary Gerdau Trade Inc. made the total payment of its Bonds that matured in April/23 in the amount of US$ 188.3 million (equivalent to R$ 931.1 million on the settlement date).

In September 2023, Gerdau S.A. and the subsidiaries Gerdau Açominas S.A. and Gerdau Aços Longos S.A. raised debt from top-tier financial institutions, in the amount of R$ 600.5 million and with a maturity period of up to 3 years. This funding was carried out in conjunction with a protective derivative financial instrument, with the objective of represent, in the set of two operations, a cost indexed to the CDI.

NOTE 13 - DEBENTURES

GERDAU S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

as of September 30, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais - R$, unless otherwise stated)

(Unaudited)

Maturities of long-term amounts are as follows:

The debentures are denominated in Brazilian Reais, are nonconvertible, and pay variable interest as a percentage of the CDI - Interbank Deposit Certificate.

For the instruments listed above, the average interest rate weighted by the amounts was 3.41% and 10.20% for the three and nine-month periods ended on September 30, 2023, respectively (3.48% and 9.10% for the three and nine-month periods ended on September 30, 2022, respectively).

NOTE 14 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

a) General considerations - Gerdau S.A. and its subsidiaries enter into transactions with financial instruments whose risks are managed through market strategies discussed and shared with senior management and in accordance with internal guidelines and control systems for exposure limits to them. All financial instruments are recorded in the accounting books and presented as short-term investments, trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable - domestic market, trade accounts payable - debtor risk, trade accounts payable - imports, loans and financing, debentures, related parties, fair value of derivatives, other current assets, other non-current assets, other current liabilities and other non-current liabilities.

The Company has derivatives and non-derivative instruments, such as the hedge for some operations under hedge accounting. These operations are intended to protect the Company against exchange rate fluctuations on foreign currency loans, interest rate and commodity prices fluctuations. These transactions are carried out considering direct active or passive exposures, without leverage.

b) Fair Value - the Fair Value of the financial instruments is as follows:

The fair values of Loans and Financing and Debentures are based on market premises, which may take into consideration discounted cash flows using equivalent market rates and credit rating. All other financial instruments, which are recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements at their carrying amount, are substantially similar to those that would be obtained if they were traded in the market. However, because there is no active market for these instruments, differences could exist if they were settled in advance. The fair value hierarchy of the financial instruments above are presented in Note 14.g.

GERDAU S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

as of September 30, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais - R$, unless otherwise stated)

(Unaudited)

c) Risk factors that could affect the Company's and its subsidiaries' businesses:

Price risk of commodities: this risk is related to the possibility of changes in prices of the products sold by the Company or in prices of raw materials and other inputs used in the productive process. Since the Company operates in a commodity market, net sales and cost of sales may be affected by changes in the international prices of their products or materials. In order to minimize this risk, the Company constantly monitors the price variations in the domestic and international markets. Furthermore, the Company may contract derivatives in order to reduce this risk.

Interest rate risk: this risk arises from the effects of fluctuations in interest rates applied to the Company's financial liabilities or assets and future cash flows and income. The Company evaluates its exposure to these risks: (i) comparing financial assets and liabilities denominated at fixed and floating interest rates and (ii) monitoring the variations of interest rates like SOFR and CDI. Accordingly, the Company may enter into interest rate swaps in order to reduce this risk.

Exchange rate risk: this risk is related to the possibility of fluctuations in exchange rates affecting the amounts of financial assets or liabilities or of future cash flows and income. The Company assesses its exposure to the exchange rate by measuring the difference between the amount of its assets and liabilities in foreign currency. The Company understands that the accounts receivables originated from exports, its cash and cash equivalents denominated in foreign currencies and its investments abroad are more than equivalent to its liabilities denominated in foreign currency. Since the management of these exposures occurs at each operation level, if there is a mismatch between assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency, the Company may contract derivative financial instruments in order to mitigate the effect of exchange rate fluctuations.

Credit risk: this risk arises from the possibility of the Company not receiving amounts arising from sales to customers or investments made with financial institutions. In order to minimize this risk, the Company adopt the procedure of analyzing in details of the financial position of their customers, establishing a credit limit and constantly monitoring their balances. Regarding financial investments, the Company only carries out transactions with first-rate institutions and with low credit risk, as assessed by rating agencies and risk mitigation parameters defined in the Company's internal guidelines.

Capital management risk: this risk comes from the Company's choice in adopting a financing structure for its operations. The Company manages its capital structure, which consists of a ratio between the financial debts and its own capital (Equity) based on internal policies and benchmarks. The Key Performance Indicators (KPI) related to the "Capital Structure Management" objective are: WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital), Net Debt/EBITDA (Earnings before interest, income tax, depreciation and amortization), Coverage Ratio of Net Financial Expenses (EBITDA/Net Financial Expenses) and Debt/Total Capitalization Ratio. Net Debt is formed by the principal of the debt reduced by cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments (notes 4, 12 and 13). Total Capitalization is formed by the Total Debt (composed of the principal of the debt) and the Equity (Note 17). The Company may change its capital structure, according to economic and financial conditions, in order to optimize its financial leverage and debt management. At the same time, the Company seeks to improve its ROCE (Return on Capital Employed) through the implementation of working capital management and an efficient program of investments in property, plant and equipment. In the long term, the Company seeks to remain within the parameters below, admitting occasional variations in the short term:

These key indicators are used to monitor the objectives described above and may not be used as indicators for other purposes, such as impairment test.

Liquidity risk: The Company's management policy of indebtedness and cash on hand is based on using the committed lines and the currently available credit lines with or without a guarantee in export receivables for maintaining adequate levels of short, medium, and long-term liquidity. The maturity of long-term loans and financing, and debentures are presented in Notes 12 and 13, respectively.

GERDAU S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

as of September 30, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais - R$, unless otherwise stated)

(Unaudited)

Sensitivity analysis:

The Company performed a sensitivity analysis, which can be summarized as follows:

Foreign currency sensitivity analysis: As of September 30, 2023, the Company is mainly exposed to variations between the Real and the Dollar. The sensitivity analysis carried out by the Company considers the effects of a 5% increase or decrease between the Real and the Dollar in its non-hedged debts, trade accounts receivable - exports from Brazil and trade accounts payable - imports (also including the variation between the Argentinian Peso and the Dollar). In this analysis, if the Real/Argentinian Peso appreciates against the Dollar, this would represent a gain of R$ 21,623 (R$ 116,385 as of September 30, 2022). If the Real/Argentinian Peso depreciates against the Dollar, this would represent an expense of the same amount.

The net values of other assets and other liabilities in foreign currencies do not present significant risks of impacts due to fluctuations in the exchange rate.

Interest rate sensitivity analysis: The interest rate sensitivity analysis made by the Company considers the effects of an increase or reduction of 10 basis point (bps) on the average interest rate applicable to the floating part of its debt. The calculated impact, considering this variation in the interest rate totals R$ 29,601 as of September 30, 2023 (R$ 31,138 as of September 30, 2022) and would impact the Financial expenses account in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The specific interest rates to which the Company is exposed are related to the loans, financing, and debentures presented in Notes 12 and 13, and are mainly comprised by SOFR and CDI - Interbank Deposit Certificate.

Sensitivity analysis of changes in sales price of products and price of raw materials and other inputs used in production: The Company is exposed to changes in the price of its products. This exposure is associated with the fluctuation of the sales price of the Company's products and the price of raw materials and other inputs used in the production process, mainly for operating in a commodity market. The sensitivity analysis made by the Company considers the effects of an increase or of a reduction of 1% on both prices. The impact measured considering this variation in the price of products sold, considering the revenues and costs for the year ended on September 30, 2023, totals R$ 170,633 (R$ 211,492 as of September 30, 2022) and the variation in the price of raw materials and other inputs totals R$ 106,352 as of September 30, 2023 (R$ 138,900 as of September 30, 2022). The impact in the price of products sold and raw materials would be recorded in the accounts Net Sales and Cost of Sales, respectively, in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company does not expect to be more vulnerable to a change in one or more specific product or raw material.

Sensitivity analysis of currency forward contracts: the Company has exposure to dollar forward contracts for some of its assets and liabilities. The sensitivity analysis carried out by the Company considers the effects of a 5% increase or decrease in the Dollar against the Brazilian Real/Argentinian Peso, and its effects on the mark to market of these derivatives. A 5% increase in the Dollar against the Real/Argentinian Peso represents an expense of R$ 14,583 as of September 30, 2023 (an income of R$ 22,679 as of September 30, 2022) and a 5% decrease in the Dollar against the Real/Argentinian Peso represents an expense of the same amount. Forward contracts in Dollar/Real/Argentinian Peso were intended to cover asset and liability positions in Dollars and the effects of the mark to market of these contracts were recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Income. Dollar forward contracts to which the Company is exposed are presented in note 14.e.

Sensitivity analysis of commodity forward contracts: the Company has exposure to Commodity forward contracts (coal, natural gas and nickel) for some of its liabilities. The sensitivity analysis carried out by the Company considers the effects of a 5% increase or decrease in the price of the commodity, and its effects on the mark to market of these derivatives. A 5% increase in the price of the commodity represents an income of R$ 1,067 as of September 30, 2023 (R$ 2,626 as of September 30, 2022), and a 5% decrease in the price of the commodity represents an expense of the same amount. Coal, nickel and natural gas forward contracts were intended to cover liability positions and the mark to market effects of these contracts were recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Income. Commodity forward contracts to which the Company is exposed are presented in Note 14.e.

GERDAU S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

as of September 30, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais - R$, unless otherwise stated)

(Unaudited)

Sensitivity analysis of USD x DI swaps: the Company has USD x DI swaps to protect some of its Loans and financing. The sensitivity analysis carried out by the Company considers the impact on the MTM of a 50 bps increase in the DI x Pre interest curve for all vertices of the respective operations. This variation would represent an expense of R$ 104 (R$ 0 as of September 30, /2022). These effects would be recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement. The USD x DI swaps that the Company is exposed to are presented in Note 17.e.

Sensitivity analysis of IPCA x DI swaps: the Company has IPCA x DI swaps to protect some of its loans and financing. The sensitivity analysis carried out by the Company considers the impact on the MTM of a 50 bps increase in the DI x Pre interest curve for all vertices of the respective operations. This variation would represent a gain of R$ 1 (R$ 0 as of September 30, 2022). These effects would be recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement. The IPCA x DI swaps to which the Company is exposed to are presented in Note 17.e.

d) Financial Instruments per Category

Summary of the financial instruments per category: