Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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Closing of the Consolidation of Healthcare Businesses – Approval of the Merger of Shares

Banco Bradesco S.A. (“Bradesco”), further to its previous disclosures regarding the consolidation of the healthcare businesses of the Bradesco Organization in Bradsaúde S.A. (current corporate name of Odontoprev S.A.) (“Bradsaúde”), hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general that:

(i) on the date hereof, the merger of shares issued by Bradesco Gestão de Saúde S.A. (“BGS”) into Bradsaúde (“Merger of Shares”) was approved (homologada) and consummated, with the confirmation of the exchange ratio previously established, without adjustments.

Upon the consummation of the Merger of Shares, BGS became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bradsaúde, and Bradesco’s equity interest in Bradsaúde increased to 91.35% of the total and voting capital (without taking into account any exercises of the withdrawal right by dissenting shareholders of Bradsaúde, the term of which will expire on May 7, 2026)]; and

(ii) as previously disclosed, the extraordinary general meeting of Mediservice Operadora de Planos de Saúde S.A. (“Mediservice”) will be held on May 1, 2026, at which will be approved the contribution of the dental plans portfolio and other operational assets and liabilities of Bradsaúde to Mediservice, which became, as a result of the Merger of Shares, an indirect subsidiary of Bradsaúde.

Without prejudice to further details contained in the disclosures made by Bradsaúde, Bradesco will keep its shareholders and the market in general informed of any material developments, pursuant to the applicable regulations.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BANCO BRADESCO S.A.

By:		/S/André Costa Carvalho
		André Costa Carvalho Investor Relations Officer

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