6-K

StoneCo Ltd. (STNE)

6-K 2024-11-12 For: 2024-11-12
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UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGNPRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of November 2024

Commission File Number: 001-38714

STONECO LTD.****(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

4th Floor, Harbour Place103 South Church Street, P.O. Box 10240Grand Cayman, KY1-1002, Cayman Islands+55 (11) 3004-9680(Address of principal executive office)

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

Form 20-F X Form 40-F

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

This report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the registration statement on Form S-8 (Registration Number: 333-265382) of StoneCo Ltd. and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

SIGNATURE

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.

StoneCo Ltd.
By: /s/ Mateus Scherer Schwening
Name: Mateus Scherer Schwening
Title: Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer

Date: November 12, 2024

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 StoneCo Ltd. – Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024.

Exhibit 99.1

Unaudited Interim Condensed

Consolidated Financial Statements

StoneCo Ltd.

September 30, 2024

withreport on review of interim condensed consolidated financial information

Indexto Consolidated Financial Statements

Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Page
Report on review of interim condensed  consolidated financial information F-3
Unaudited interim consolidated statement of financial position F-4
Unaudited interim consolidated statement of profit or loss F-6
Unaudited interim consolidated statement of other comprehensive income (loss) F-7
Unaudited interim consolidated statement of changes in equity F-8
Unaudited interim consolidated statement of cash flows F-9
Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2024 F-11
F-2

REPORT ON REVIEW OF INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIALINFORMATION

To the Shareholders and Management of

StoneCo Ltd.

Introduction

We have reviewed the accompanying interim consolidated statement of financial position of StoneCo Ltd. (the “Company”) as of September 30, 2024 and the related interim consolidated statements of profit or loss and of other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine-months periods then ended, and of changes in equity and cash flows for the nine-months period then ended and explanatory notes.

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of this interim condensed consolidated financial information in accordance with IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting, issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim consolidated financial information based on our review.

Scope of review

We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 - Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity.

A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statement does not give a true and fair view of the financial position of the entity as at September 30, 2024, and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the three and nine-months periods then ended in accordance with IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting, issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

São Paulo, November 11, 2024

ERNST & YOUNG

Auditores Independentes S/S Ltda.

F-3
Unaudited interim consolidated statement of financial position
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
Notes September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
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Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 4 4,013,279 2,176,416
Short-term investments 5.1 373,652 3,481,496
Financial assets from banking solutions 5.5 7,558,492 6,397,898
Accounts receivable from card issuers 5.2.1 26,207,888 23,895,512
Trade accounts receivable 5.3.1 381,379 459,947
Loans operations portfolio 5.4 653,745 209,957
Recoverable taxes 7 376,004 146,339
Derivative financial instruments 5.7 51,838 4,182
Other assets 6 373,871 380,854
39,990,148 37,152,601
Non-current assets
Long-term investments 5.1 32,629 45,702
Accounts receivable from card issuers 5.2.1 102,331 81,597
Trade accounts receivable 5.3.1 26,038 28,533
Loans operations portfolio 5.4 144,059 40,790
Derivative financial instruments 5.7 344
Receivables from related parties 11.1 628 2,512
Deferred tax assets 8.2 692,799 664,492
Other assets 6 145,044 137,508
Investment in associates 79,139 83,010
Property and equipment 9.1 1,760,401 1,661,897
Intangible assets 10.1 8,952,124 8,794,919
11,935,536 11,540,960
Total assets 51,925,684 48,693,561
(continued)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

F-4
Unaudited interim consolidated statement of financial position
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
Notes September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
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Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities
Retail deposits 5.6.1 6,816,752 6,119,455
Accounts payable to clients 5.2.2 16,550,066 19,163,672
Trade accounts payable 564,346 513,877
Institutional deposits and marketable debt securities 5.6.2 1,763,481 475,319
Other debt instruments 5.6.2 1,053,492 1,404,678
Labor and social security liabilities 603,162 515,749
Taxes payable 431,518 514,299
Derivative financial instruments 5.7 1,480 4,558
Other liabilities 288,432 119,526
28,072,729 28,831,133
Non-current liabilities
Accounts payable to clients 5.2.2 53,347 35,455
Institutional deposits and marketable debt securities 5.6.2 4,940,927 3,495,759
Other debt instruments 5.6.2 2,277,700 143,456
Derivative financial instruments 5.7 83,781 311,613
Deferred tax liabilities 8.2 600,411 546,514
Provision for contingencies 12.1 247,583 208,866
Labor and social security liabilities 33,261 34,301
Other liabilities 286,968 410,504
8,523,978 5,186,468
Total liabilities 36,596,707 34,017,601
Equity 13
Issued capital 13.1 76 76
Capital reserve 13.2 14,107,223 14,056,484
Treasury shares 13.3 (1,205,664) (282,709)
Other comprehensive income (loss) 13.4 (204,197) (320,449)
Retained earnings 2,577,649 1,168,862
Equity attributable to controlling shareholders 15,275,087 14,622,264
Non-controlling interests 53,890 53,696
Total equity 15,328,977 14,675,960
Total liabilities and equity 51,925,684 48,693,561
(concluded)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

F-5
Unaudited interim consolidated statement of profit or loss
For the nine and three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)
Nine months ended September 30, Three months ended September 30,
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Notes 2024 2023 2024 2023
Net revenue from transaction activities and <br><br>other services 15.1 2,386,195 2,441,652 828,854 868,527
Net revenue from subscription services and <br><br>equipment rental 15.1 1,375,600 1,365,878 465,624 463,419
Financial income 15.1 5,486,596 4,458,553 1,918,820 1,620,914
Other financial income 15.1 399,626 540,238 143,935 187,022
Total revenue and income 9,648,017 8,806,321 3,357,233 3,139,882
Cost of services 16 (2,510,344) (2,180,064) (859,044) (773,485)
Administrative expenses 16 (827,215) (880,286) (314,728) (278,338)
Selling expenses 16 (1,556,363) (1,244,252) (501,758) (442,433)
Financial expenses, net 17 (2,658,133) (3,056,365) (910,534) (1,058,882)
Mark-to-market on equity securities <br><br>designated at FVPL 16 30,574
Other income (expenses), net 16 (290,600) (240,867) (101,624) (82,616)
(7,842,655) (7,571,260) (2,687,688) (2,635,754)
Gain (loss) on investment in associates 266 (2,443) 379 (595)
Profit before income taxes 1,805,628 1,232,618 669,924 503,533
Current income tax and social contribution 8.1 (369,903) (252,935) (112,674) (135,182)
Deferred income tax and social contribution 8.1 (20,952) (35,446) (14,373) 42,985
Net income for the period 1,414,773 944,237 542,877 411,336
Net income attributable to:
Controlling shareholders 1,408,787 940,762 539,692 408,754
Non-controlling interests 5,986 3,475 3,185 2,582
1,414,773 944,237 542,877 411,336
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share for the period attributable to controlling shareholders (in Brazilian reais) 14 4.62 3.00 1.82 1.30
Diluted earnings per share for the period attributable to controlling shareholders (in Brazilian reais) 14 4.53 2.89 1.78 1.25

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

F-6
Unaudited interim consolidated statement of other comprehensive income (loss)
For the nine and three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
Nine months ended September 30, Three months ended September 30,
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Notes 2024 2023 2024 2023
Net income for the period 1,414,773 944,237 542,877 411,336
Other comprehensive income ("OCI")
Other comprehensive income that may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:
Changes in the fair value of accounts receivable from card issuers 19.1 (3,242) 122,093 85,884 (17,741)
Tax on changes in the fair value of accounts receivable from card issuers 1,162 (41,504) (29,202) 6,032
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations 629 (13,603) (876) (4,835)
Changes in the fair value of cash flow hedge 76,618 40,642 207,401 (24,815)
Other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:
Net monetary position in hyperinflationary economies 3,422 2,494 1,046 1,574
Gain on sale of equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income 5.1 35,647
Changes in the fair value of equity instruments designated at fair value 5.1/19.1 1,623 2,857 3,998
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period 115,859 112,979 264,253 (35,787)
Total comprehensive income for the period 1,530,632 1,057,216 807,130 375,549
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Controlling shareholders 1,525,039 1,053,741 803,509 372,967
Non-controlling interests 5,593 3,475 3,621 2,582
Total comprehensive income for the period 1,530,632 1,057,216 807,130 375,549

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

F-7
Unaudited interim consolidated statement of changes in equity
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
Attributable to owners of the parent
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Capital reserve
Notes Issued capital Additional paid-in capital Transactions among shareholders Special reserve Other reserves Total Treasury shares Other comprehensive income Retained earnings Total Non-controlling interests Total
Balance as of December 31, 2022 76 13,825,325 (445,062) 61,127 377,429 13,818,819 (69,085) (432,701) (423,203) 12,893,906 56,118 12,950,024
Net<br> income for the period 940,762 940,762 3,475 944,237
Other<br> comprehensive income for the period 112,979 112,979 112,979
Total comprehensive income 112,979 940,762 1,053,741 3,475 1,057,216
Treasury<br> shares - delivered on business combination and sold
Share-based<br> payments (647) 185,245 184,598 647 185,245 (114) 185,131
Shares<br> delivered under share-based payment arrangements (47,591) (4,873) (52,464) 53,270 806 806
Equity<br> transaction related to put options over non-controlling interest (20,341) (20,341) (20,341) (321) (20,662)
Equity<br> transaction with non-controlling interests 49 49
Dividends<br> paid (3,737) (3,737)
Others (22) (22) (22) (22)
Balance as of September 30, 2023 76 13,825,325 (493,300) 61,127 537,438 13,930,590 (15,168) (319,722) 517,559 14,113,335 55,470 14,168,805
Balance as of December 31, 2023 76 13,825,325 (518,504) 61,127 688,536 14,056,484 (282,709) (320,449) 1,168,862 14,622,264 53,696 14,675,960
Net<br> income for the period 1,408,787 1,408,787 5,986 1,414,773
Other<br> comprehensive income for the period 116,252 116,252 (393) 115,859
Total comprehensive income 116,252 1,408,787 1,525,039 5,593 1,530,632
Repurchase<br> of shares 13.3 (978,993) (978,993) (978,993)
Share-based<br> payments 129,090 129,090 129,090 129,090
Shares<br> delivered under share-based payment arrangements (54,803) (54,803) 56,038 1,235 1,235
Equity<br> transaction related to put options over non controlling interest (23,548) (23,548) (23,548) 1,316 (22,232)
Dividends<br> paid (6,177) (6,177)
Others (538) (538)
Balance as of September 30, 2024 76 13,825,325 (573,307) 61,127 794,078 14,107,223 (1,205,664) (204,197) 2,577,649 15,275,087 53,890 15,328,977

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

F-8
Unaudited interim consolidated statement of cash flows
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
Nine months ended September 30,
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Notes 2024 2023
Operating activities
Net income for the period 1,414,773 944,237
Adjustments to reconcile net income for the period to net cash flows:
Depreciation and amortization 9.2 705,392 657,138
Deferred income tax and social contribution 8.1 20,952 35,446
Gain (loss) on investment in associates (266) 2,443
Accrued interest, monetary and exchange variations, net 97,197 (207,162)
Provision for contingencies 12.1 64,515 26,475
Share-based payments expense 18.1.4 158,359 181,645
Allowance for expected credit losses 118,975 99,616
Loss on disposal of property, equipment and intangible assets 19.5 5,789 53,240
Effect of applying hyperinflation accounting 3,836 2,447
Loss on sale of subsidiary 52,958
Fair value adjustment in financial instruments at FVPL 19.1 (210,900) 96,563
Fair value adjustment in derivatives 252,578 13,131
Remeasurement of previously held interest in subsidiary acquired 20.1.3 (7,467)
Other 1,168
Working capital adjustments:
Accounts receivable from card issuers (505,436) 2,187,123
Receivables from related parties 23,491 11,988
Recoverable taxes (28,066) 156,487
Prepaid expenses 87,853 66,673
Trade accounts receivable, banking solutions and other assets (28,803) 44,848
Loans operations portfolio (463,597)
Accounts payable to clients (7,698,729) (3,641,277)
Taxes payable (164,457) 66,505
Labor and social security liabilities 57,228 66,591
Payment of contingencies 12.1 (44,910) (27,751)
Trade accounts payable and other liabilities 224,857 (34,771)
Interest paid ^(a)^ (579,808) (480,201)
Interest income received, net of costs 19.4 3,242,740 1,825,042
Income tax paid (119,646) (83,316)
Net cash (used in) / provided by in operating activities (3,320,592) 2,064,328
(continued)
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment 19.5 (561,056) (591,804)
Purchases and development of intangible assets 19.5 (388,239) (333,170)
Proceeds from (acquisition of) short-term investments, net 3,129,630 1,600,368
Sale of subsidiary, net of cash disposed of (4,204)
Proceeds from disposal of long-term investments – equity securities 5.1 57,540 218,105
Proceeds from the disposal of non-current assets 19.5 4,394 515
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired (9,054)
Payment for interest in subsidiaries acquired (162,237) (34,025)
Net cash (used in) / provided by investing activities 2,066,774 859,989
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

F-9
Unaudited interim consolidated statement of cash flows
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
Nine months ended September 30,
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Notes 2024 2023
Financing activities
Proceeds from institutional deposits and marketable debt securities 5.6.2 4,150,349 371,380
Payment of institutional deposits and marketable debt securities 5.6.2 (1,872,710) (5,004)
Proceeds from other debt instruments, except lease 5.6.2 4,487,263 3,888,209
Payment to other debt instruments, except lease 5.6.2 (2,569,765) (4,939,187)
Payment of principal portion of leases liabilities 5.6.2 (53,228) (71,174)
Payment of derivative financial instruments designated for hedge accounting (112,772)
Repurchase of own shares 13.3 (978,993)
Acquisition of non-controlling interests 72 (1,369)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests (6,177) (3,737)
Net cash (used in) / provided by financing activities 3,044,039 (760,882)
Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents 46,642 17,033
Change in cash and cash equivalents 1,836,863 2,180,468
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 4 2,176,416 1,512,604
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 4 4,013,279 3,693,072
Change in cash and cash equivalents 1,836,863 2,180,468

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^(a) The amount of interestpaid includes payment of coupons of derivatives designated as cash flow hedge of financial liabilities.^

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

F-10
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
1. Operations
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StoneCo Ltd. (the “Company”), is a Cayman Islands exempted company with limited liability, incorporated on March 11, 2014. The registered office of the Company is located at 4th Floor, Harbour Place 103 South Church Street, P.O. box 10240 Grand Cayman E9 KY1-1002.

VCK Investment Fund Limited SAC is the ultimate parent of HR Holdings LLC, which holds, approximately, 31% of the Company’s voting shares. VCK Investment Fund Limited SAC is owned by the co-founder of the Company, Mr. Andre Street.

The Company’s shares are publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol STNE and its Brazilian Depository Receipts (BDRs) representing the underlying Company´s shares are traded on the Brazilian stock exchange (B3) under the ticker symbol STOC31.

The Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Group”) provide financial services and software solutions to clients across in-store, mobile and online device platforms helping them to better manage their businesses by increasing the productivity of their sales initiatives.

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were approved by the Audit Committee on November 11 , 2024.

1.1. Seasonality of operations

The Group’s revenues are subject to seasonal fluctuations as a result of consumer spending patterns. Historically, revenues have been strongest during the last quarter of the year as a result of higher sales during the Brazilian holiday season. This is due to the increase in the number and amount of electronic payment transactions related to seasonal retail events. Adverse events that occur during these months could have a disproportionate effect on the results of operations for the entire fiscal year. As a result of seasonal fluctuations caused by these and other factors, results for an interim period may not be indicative of those expected for the full fiscal year.

2. Basis of preparation and changes to the Group’s accounting policies and estimates

2.1.       Basisof preparation

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting, issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in Brazilian Reais (“R$”), and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand (R$ 000), except when otherwise indicated.

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Group’s annual consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2023.

The accounting policies adopted in this interim reporting period are consistent with those of the previous financial year, except for the following:

F-11
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

From January 1, 2024 onwards, the Group recognizes revenues from membership fees deferred through the expected lifetime of the client. The new criteria has been adopted and the Group has applied prospectively because the effect of the change and of the old criteria was not material to the consolidated financial statements both for the current and past periods. For further details see Note 15.1.

Considering that the Group is diversifying its sources of funding in the different markets (retail, banking, capital markets, institutional and other), as from June 30, 2024, a revised classification of deposits and debt instruments has been adopted. The comparative balances as of December 31, 2023 have been retroactively reclassified following the new criteria.

2.2.       Estimates

The preparation of the Group’s financial statements requires management to make judgments and estimates and to adopt assumptions that affect the amounts presented of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities at the financial statement date. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Judgements, estimates and assumptions are frequently revised, and any effects are recognized in the revision period and in any future affected periods. The objective of these revisions is mitigating the risk of material differences between the estimated and actual results in the future.

In preparing these interim condensed consolidated financial statements, the significant judgements and estimates made by management in applying the Group’s accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those from the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

3. Group information

3.1.       Subsidiaries

In accordance with IFRS 10 - Consolidated Financial Statements, subsidiaries are all entities in which the Company holds control.

The following table shows the main consolidated entities, which correspond to the Group’s most relevant operating vehicles.

% of Group's equity interest
Entity name Principal activities September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Stone Instituição de Pagamento S.A. (“Stone Pagamentos”) Merchant acquiring 100.00 100.00
Pagar.me Instituição de Pagamento S.A. (“Pagar.me”) Merchant acquiring 100.00 100.00
Stone Sociedade de Crédito Direto S.A. (“Stone SCD”) Financial services 100.00 100.00
Linx Sistemas e Consultoria Ltda. (“Linx Sistemas”) Technology services 100.00 100.00
Tapso Fundo de Investimento em Direitos Creditórios (“FIDC TAPSO”) Investment fund 100.00 100.00

On February 7, 2024, the equity interest of Ametista Serviços Digitais Ltda., Esmeralda Serviços Digitais Ltda., Diamante Serviços Digitais Ltda., and Safira Serviços Digitais Ltda. (collectively the “Pinpag") was sold, thus, the Group ceased to hold equity interest in these entities.

In the first quarter of 2024, the Group incorporated the companies Linx Impulse Ltda. ("Linx Impulse"), Stone Sociedade de Crédito, Financiamento e Investimento S.A. ("Stone SCFI"), Sponte Educação Ltda. ("Sponte Educação") and Linx Automotivo Ltda. (“Linx Automotivo”) all of which are wholly owned by the Group.

F-12
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

In the second quarter of 2024, the Group incorporated the companies Linx People Ltda. (“Linx People”), Linx Saúde Ltda. (“Linx Saúde”), Linx Commerce Ltda. (“Linx Commerce”) and Linx Enterprise Ltda. (“Linx Enterprise”) all of which are wholly owned by the Group.

Other than the changes described above there were no other changes in the interest held by the Group in its subsidiaries.

The Group holds call options to acquire additional interests in some of its subsidiaries (Note 5.7) and issued put options to non-controlling investors (Note 5.10.1)

3.2.       Associates

The following table shows all entities in which the Group has significant influence.

% of Group's equity interest
Entity name Principal activities September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Agilize Tecnologia S.A ("Agilize") Technology services 33.33 33.33
Alpha-Logo Serviços de Informática S.A. (“Tablet Cloud”) Technology services 25.00 25.00
APP Sistemas S.A. (“APP”) ^(a)^ Technology services 19.80 19.90
Delivery Much Tecnologia S.A. (“Delivery Much”) Food delivery marketplace 29.50 29.50
Dental Office S.A. (“Dental Office”) Technology services 20.00 20.00
Neostore Desenvolvimento de Programas de Computador S.A. (“Neomode”) ^(b)^ Technology services 42.25 40.02
Trinks Serviços de Internet S.A. (“Trinks”) ^(c)^ Technology services 19.90
(a) In the first quarter of 2024, the equity interest held by the<br>Group was diluted by the issuance of new shares under a long-term incentive program.
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(b) On April 17, 2024, Linx Sistemas, a Group company, increased<br>its equity interest in Neomode through a loan conversion.
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(c) On May 2, 2024, Stne Participações S.A. (“STNE<br>Par”), a Group company, acquired 100% of the remaining shares of Trinks. STNE Par had already owned 19.90% of Trinks' share capital.<br>(Note 20.1)
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The Group holds call options to acquire additional interests in some of its associates (Note 5.7).

4. Cash and cash equivalents
September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
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Denominated in R$ 3,970,342 2,128,425
Denominated in US$ 42,937 47,991
Total 4,013,279 2,176,416
F-13
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
5. Financial instruments
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5.1.       Shortand Long-term investments

Short-term Long-term September 30, 2024
Listed securities Unlisted securities Listed securities Unlisted securities
Bonds ^(a)^
Brazilian sovereign bonds 21,164 21,164
Structured notes linked to Brazilian sovereign bonds 293,391 293,391
Time deposits 57,643 57,643
Equity securities ^(b)^ 32,629 32,629
Investment funds ^(c)^ 1,454 1,454
Total 78,807 294,845 32,629 406,281
Current 373,652
Non-current 32,629
Short-term Long-term December 31, 2023
Listed securities Unlisted securities Listed securities Unlisted securities
Bonds ^(a)^
Brazilian sovereign bonds 2,954,236 2,954,236
Structured notes linked to Brazilian sovereign bonds 473,259 473,259
Time deposits 51,933 51,933
Equity securities ^(b)^ 45,702 45,702
Investment funds ^(c)^ 2,068 2,068
Total 3,006,169 475,327 45,702 3,527,198
Current 3,481,496
Non-current 45,702
(a) As of September 30, 2024, bonds of listed securities are mainly<br>linked to the CDI and Selic benchmark interest rates.
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(b) Comprised of common shares of unlisted entities. All assets<br>at the reporting dates are unlisted securities that are not traded in an active market and recognized at fair value through other comprehensive<br>income. Fair value of unlisted equity instruments was determined based on negotiations of the securities. The change in fair value of<br>equity securities at FVOCI for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was R$ 1,623, (R$ 2,857 for the nine months ended September 30,<br>2023).<br><br>On June 03, 2024, the Group sold its remaining stake in Cloudwalk INC for payment of R$ 57,540. The gain on the sale of R$ 35,647 was<br>recognized in other comprehensive income.
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(c) Comprised of foreign investment fund shares.
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Short and Long-term investments are denominated in Brazilian Reais and U.S. dollars.

5.2.       Accountsreceivable from card issuers and accounts payable to clients

5.2.1.       Compositionof accounts receivable from card issuers

Accounts receivable are amounts due from card issuers and acquirers for the transactions of clients with card holders, performed in the ordinary course of business.

F-14
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
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Accounts receivable from card issuers ^(a)^ 25,788,315 23,364,806
Accounts receivable from other acquirers ^(b)^ 581,026 667,922
Allowance for expected accounts receivable credit losses (59,122) (55,619)
Total 26,310,219 23,977,109
Current 26,207,888 23,895,512
Non-current 102,331 81,597

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(a) Accounts receivable from card issuers, net of interchange fees,<br>as a result of processing transactions with clients.
(b) Accounts receivable from other acquirers related to PSP (Payment<br>Service Provider) transactions.
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Part of the Group’s cash requirement is to make prepayments to acquiring customers. The Group finances those requirements through different sources of funding including the true sale of receivables to third parties. When such sales of receivables are carried out to entities in which the Group has subordinated shares or quotas, the receivables sold remain in the statement of financial position, as these entities are consolidated in the financial statements. As of September 30, 2024 a total of R$ 414,680 (December 31, 2023 - R$ 467,622) were consolidated through FIDC ACR FAST and R$ 2,561,139 (December, 2023 - R$ null) through FIDC ACR I, of which the Group has subordinated shares. When the sale of receivables is carried out to non-controlled entities and for transactions where continuous involvement is not present, the amounts transferred are derecognized from the accounts receivable from card issuers. As of September 30, 2024, the sale of receivables that were derecognized from accounts receivables from card issuers in the statement of financial position represent the main form of funding used for the prepayment business.

Accounts receivable held by FIDCs guarantee the obligations to FIDC quota holders.

5.2.2.       Accountspayable to clients

Accounts payable to clients represent amounts due to accredited clients related to credit and debit card transactions, net of interchange fees retained by card issuers and assessment fees paid to payment scheme networks as well as the Group’s net merchant discount rate fees which are collected by the Group as an agent.

5.3.       Tradeaccounts receivable

5.3.1.       Compositionof trade accounts receivable

Trade accounts receivables are amounts due from clients mainly related to subscription services and equipment rental.

September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Accounts receivable from subscription services 263,937 293,304
Accounts receivable from equipment rental 113,319 114,252
Chargeback 95,162 72,401
Services rendered 36,140 51,456
Receivables from registry operation 14,497 22,347
Cash in transit 24,172
Allowance for expected credit losses (137,418) (117,553)
Others 21,780 28,101
Total 407,417 488,480
Current 381,379 459,947
Non-current 26,038 28,533
F-15
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

5.4.       Loansoperations portfolio

Portfolio balances by product:

September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Merchant portfolio 863,997 309,677
Credit card 59,072 3,131
Loans operations portfolio, gross 923,069 312,808
Allowance for expected credit losses (125,265) (62,061)
Loans operations portfolio, net of allowance for expected credit losses 797,804 250,747
Current 653,745 209,957
Non-current 144,059 40,790

5.4.1.       Non-performingloans ("NPL")

Total outstanding of the contract whenever the clients default on an installment:

September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Merchant portfolio Credit card Total Merchant portfolio Credit card Total
Balances not overdue 804,050 57,269 861,319 298,460 3,130 301,590
Balances overdue by
<= 15 days 11,531 561 12,092 4,350 1 4,351
15 < 30 days 3,881 166 4,047 1,389 1,389
31 < 60 days 6,605 335 6,940 2,045 2,045
61 < 90 days 6,118 269 6,387 2,582 2,582
91 < 180 days 16,461 399 16,860 824 824
181 < 360 days 15,351 73 15,424 27 27
59,947 1,803 61,750 11,217 1 11,218
Loans operations portfolio, gross 863,997 59,072 923,069 309,677 3,131 312,808
F-16
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

5.4.2.       Agingby maturity

September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Merchant portfolio Credit card Total Merchant portfolio Credit card Total
Installments not overdue
<= 15 days 15,632 13,542 29,174 1,666 615 2,281
15 < 30 days 30,698 9,564 40,262 11,244 851 12,095
31 < 60 days 79,297 9,966 89,263 30,213 457 30,670
61 < 90 days 79,349 6,803 86,152 27,696 321 28,017
91 < 180 days 203,226 11,399 214,625 82,415 525 82,940
181 < 360 days 285,983 6,474 292,457 113,005 318 113,323
361 < 720 days 118,626 6 118,632 41,572 1 41,573
> 720 days 26,494 26,494 61 61
839,305 57,754 897,059 307,872 3,088 310,960
Installments overdue by
<= 15 days 1,998 292 2,290 247 2 249
15 < 30 days 3,720 107 3,827 657 41 698
31 < 60 days 3,996 251 4,247 799 799
61 < 90 days 3,559 217 3,776 99 99
91 < 180 days 7,041 376 7,417 3 3
181 < 360 days 4,378 75 4,453
24,692 1,318 26,010 1,805 43 1,848
Loans operations portfolio, gross 863,997 59,072 923,069 309,677 3,131 312,808

5.4.3.       Grosscarrying amount

The Group calculates an expected credit loss allowance for its loans based on statistical models that consider both internal and external historical data, negative credit information and guarantees, including information that addresses the behavior of each debtor. The Group calculates its loans operations portfolio in three stages:

(i) Stage 1: corresponds to loans that do not present significant increase in credit risk since origination;
(ii) Stage 2: corresponds to loans that presented significant increase in credit risk subsequent to origination.
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The Group determines Stage 2 based on following criteria:

(a) absolute criteria: financial asset overdue more than 30 days, or;
(b) relative criteria: in addition to the absolute criteria, the Group analyzes the evolution of the risk<br>of each financial instrument on a monthly basis, comparing the current behavior score attributed to each client with that attributed at<br>the time of recognition of the financial asset. Behavioral scoring considers credit behavior variables, such as default on other products<br>and market data about the customer. When the credit risk increases significantly since origination, the Stage 1 operation is moved to<br>Stage 2.
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For Stage 2, a cure criterion is applied when the financial asset no longer meets the criteria for a significant increase in credit risk, as mentioned above, and the loan is moved to Stage 1.

(iii) Stage 3: corresponds to impaired loans.

The Group determines Stage 3 based on following criteria:

(a) absolute criteria: financial asset overdue more than 90 days, or;
(b) relative criteria: indicators that the financial asset will not be paid in full without activating a guarantee<br>or financial guarantee.
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The indication that an obligation will not be paid in full includes the tolerance of financial instruments that imply the granting of advantages to the counterparty following the deterioration of the counterparty's credit quality.

The Group also assumes a cure criterion for Stage 3, with respect to the counterparty's repayment capacity, such as the percentage of total debt paid or the time limit to liquidate current debt obligations.

Management regularly seeks forward looking perspectives for future market developments including macroeconomic scenarios as well as its portfolio risk profile. Management may adjust the ECL resulting from the models above in order to better reflect this forward looking perspective.

F-17
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

Reconciliation of gross portfolio of loans operations, segregated by stages:

Stage 1 December 31, 2023 Acquisition / (Settlement) Transfer to stage 2 Transfer to stage 3 Cure from stage 2 Cure from stage 3 Write-off September 30, 2024
Merchant portfolio 296,282 558,522 (87,051) (5,431) 32,834 1,363 796,519
Credit card 3,131 55,848 (2,696) (205) 751 100 56,929
299,413 614,370 (89,747) (5,636) 33,585 1,463 853,448
Stage 2 December 31, 2023 Acquisition / (Settlement) Cure to<br><br> <br><br><br> <br>stage 1 Transfer to stage 3 Transfer from stage 1 Cure from stage 3 Write-off September 30, 2024
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Merchant portfolio 12,195 (2,490) (32,834) (37,297) 87,051 729 27,354
Credit card 29 (751) (366) 2,696 1,608
12,195 (2,461) (33,585) (37,663) 89,747 729 28,962
Stage 3 December 31, 2023 Acquisition / (Settlement) Cure to stage 1 Cure to stage 2 Transfer from stage 1 Transfer from stage 2 Write-off September 30, 2024
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Merchant portfolio 1,200 (679) (1,363) (729) 5,431 37,297 (1,033) 40,124
Credit card 64 (100) 205 366 535
1,200 (615) (1,463) (729) 5,636 37,663 (1,033) 40,659
Consolidated 3 stages December 31, 2023 Acquisition / (Settlement) Write-off September 30, 2024
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Merchant portfolio 309,677 555,353 (1,033) 863,997
Credit card 3,131 55,941 59,072
312,808 611,294 (1,033) 923,069

5.4.4.       Allowancefor expected credit losses of loans operations

Stage 1 December 31, 2023 Acquisition / (Settlement) Transfer to stage 2 Transfer to stage 3 Cure from stage 2 Cure from stage 3 Write-off September 30, 2024
Merchant portfolio (57,576) (51,722) 28,925 3,803 (3,783) (136) (80,489)
Credit card (200) (4,784) 1,208 152 (126) (16) (3,766)
(57,776) (56,506) 30,133 3,955 (3,909) (152) (84,255)
Stage 2 December 31, 2023 Acquisition / (Settlement) Cure to stage 1 Transfer to stage 3 Transfer from stage 1 Cure from stage 3 Write-off September 30, 2024
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Merchant portfolio (3,445) (7,097) 3,783 26,108 (28,925) (267) (9,843)
Credit card 36 126 279 (1,208) (767)
(3,445) (7,061) 3,909 26,387 (30,133) (267) (10,610)
Stage 3 December 31, 2023 Acquisition / (Settlement) Cure to stage 1 Cure to stage 2 Transfer from stage 1 Transfer from stage 2 Write-off September 30, 2024
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Merchant portfolio (840) (689) 136 267 (3,803) (26,108) 1,033 (30,004)
Credit card 19 0 16 (152) (279) (396)
(840) (670) 152 267 (3,955) (26,387) 1,033 (30,400)
Consolidated 3 stages December 31, 2023 Acquisition / (Settlement) Write-off September 30, 2024
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Merchant portfolio (61,861) (59,508) 1,033 (120,336)
Credit card (200) (4,729) (4,929)
(62,061) (64,237) 1,033 (125,265)
F-18
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
5.5. Financial assets from banking solutions
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As required by Brazilian Central Bank (“BACEN”) regulation, client’s proceeds deposited in payment accounts must be fully collateralized by government securities, and/or deposits at BACEN. At September 30, 2024, the amount of financial assets from banking solutions was R$ 7,558,492 (December 31, 2023 - R$ 6,397,898).

5.6. Financial liabilities

5.6.1. Retail deposits

September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Deposits from retail clients 6,695,772 6,119,455
Time deposits from retail clients ^(a)^ 120,980
6,816,752 6,119,455
(a) During the second quarter of 2024, the Company issued for the<br>first time Time deposits to its retail clients. Principal and interest of such liabilities are paid at maturity, which may vary significantly<br>in time but currently provide daily liquidity to clients.
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F-19
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

5.6.2. Changes in financial liabilities

The table below presents the movement of financial liabilities other than Retail deposits:

December 31, 2023 Additions Disposals Payment of principal Payment of interest Changes in exchange rates Fair value adjustment Interest September 30, 2024
Bonds 2,402,698 (1,610,349) (114,617) 365,718 71,508 1,114,958
Debentures, financial bills and commercial papers ^(a)^ 1,116,252 2,147,200 (67,953) 141,024 3,336,523
Time deposits ^(b)^ 1,868,368 (205,670) (1,810) 21,537 1,682,425
Obligations to open-end FIDC quota holders 452,128 134,781 (56,691) (3,576) 43,860 570,502
Institutional deposits and marketable debt securities 3,971,078 4,150,349 (1,872,710) (187,956) 365,718 277,929 6,704,408
Current 475,319 1,763,481
Non-current 3,495,759 4,940,927
December 31, 2023 Additions Disposals Payment of principal Payment of interest Changes in exchange rates Fair value adjustment Interest September 30, 2024
Obligations to closed-end FIDC quota holders ^(c)^ 53,103 2,325,984 (50,000) (149,409) (206,769) 174,615 2,147,524
Bank borrowings and working capital facilities 1,321,348 2,161,279 (2,519,765) (114,862) 66,373 110,804 1,025,177
Leases 173,683 43,925 (6,093) (53,228) (11,094) 204 11,094 158,491
Other debt instruments 1,548,134 4,531,188 (6,093) (2,622,993) (275,365) 66,577 (206,769) 296,513 3,331,192
Current 1,404,678 1,053,492
Non-current 143,456 2,277,700

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(a) On June 19, 2024 the subsidiary Stone SCFI concluded its first<br>issuance of financial bills. After this, Stone SCFI has started the issuance of private financial bills. The principal and interest of<br>all issuances are mainly paid at the maturity indexed to CDI rate.
(b) In the second quarter of 2024, Stone SCFI started the issuance<br>of Time deposits, representing the first issuance of interest bearing deposits following the authorization granted by the BACEN to start<br>operations earlier this year. The certificates are held by multiple counterparties and maturities up to December 2027. The principal<br>and interest of this type of issuance are mainly paid at the maturity indexed to CDI rate.
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(c) This note covers all closed-end FIDCs, including ACR I and TAPSO.<br>FIDC ACR I issued quotas in exchange for a contribution of R$ 2,325,984. The contribution was made by a special purpose vehicle funded<br>by a revolving facility in which United States International Development Finance Corporation (“DFC”) has invested US$ 467.5<br>million, funding our prepayment business through this FIDC. FIDC ACR I has a final maturity of seven years and pays a semi-annual coupon<br>at a fixed rate of 12.75% in R$. In July 2024, in the TAPSO fund, there was a full redemption of senior shares.
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5.7. Derivative financial instruments, net
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The Group uses derivative instruments as part of its risk management strategy, as defined in the Market Risk Management Policy. It aims to hedge against exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates, interest rates, and other risk factors that may impact its financial operations. These instruments mitigate the effects of adverse market fluctuations and preserve the Company’s financial stability. The derivatives contracted are continuously monitored to ensure compliance with the Company’s internal risk policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

Depending on the instrument and the risk being hedged, derivative strategies may be accounted for as economic hedges or designated for hedge accounting under the categories of fair value hedge accounting or cash flow hedge accounting.

The Group executes exchange-traded and Over-the-counter (“OTC”) instruments to hedge its foreign currency and interest rate exposure. All counterparties are previously approved for OTC transactions following the Counterparty Policy, and internal Committees monitor and control the counterparty risk associated with those transactions.

F-20
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
September 30, 2024
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Notional Amount Asset (fair Value) Liabilities  (fair Value) Net
Cash flow hedge
Foreign exchange rate swap 2,649,101 32,896 (53,622) (20,726)
Fair value hedge
Interest rate swap 2,325,958 (30,159) (30,159)
Economic hedge
NDF 12,835 3,851 (1,480) 2,371
Interest rate swap 9,812,387 13,944 13,944
M&A derivatives
Call options n/a 1,491 1,491
Total 14,800,281 52,182 (85,261) (33,079)
December 31, 2023
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Notional Amount Asset (Fair Value) Liabilities  (Fair Value) Net
Cash Flow Hedge
Foreign Exchange Rate Swap 2,526,603 (311,445) (311,445)
Economic Hedge
NDF 7,030 629 (302) 327
Interest Rate Swap 6,079,500 (4,424) (4,424)
M&A Derivatives
Call options n/a 3,553 3,553
Total 8,613,133 4,182 (316,171) (311,989)

5.7.1.Economic hedge

The Company engages in certain hedging transactions to mitigate specific financial risks, such as fluctuations in exchange rates and interest rates. However, according to the criteria established by international accounting standards, some of these transactions are not formally designated for hedge accounting.

Although these derivatives are used to manage economic risks, changes in their fair value are recognized directly in profit or loss for the period without the application of the specific accounting treatments of hedge accounting. This means that the gains and losses generated by these instruments are fully accounted for in profit or loss as they occur, reflecting changes in the fair value of the derivatives.

The decision not to apply hedge accounting to these transactions may be due to considerations such as the administrative cost of the formal documentation required by hedge accounting standards, the nature of the instruments, or the desired operational flexibility. Nevertheless, the Company continues monitoring these instruments to ensure their use aligns with the overall risk management strategy,

F-21
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

5.7.2.Hedge accounting

5.7.2.1.Cash flow hedge

The Company uses cash flow hedging to protect against future cash flow fluctuations arising from exposure to specific risks, such as changes in exchange rates or interest rates. In accordance with IFRS, changes in the fair value of instruments designated as cash flow hedges are initially recorded in other comprehensive income within equity. When the hedged item impacts revenues or expenses, these amounts are reclassified to profit or loss.

Cash flow hedge accounting is applied when the hedging relationship meets the required criteria under hedge accounting standards, including proper documentation at the time the hedge is contracted, and provided that the hedge is considered highly effective over time in mitigating the risk of cash flow fluctuations.

The Company regularly reviews hedge effectiveness to ensure that gains or losses on the hedging instruments are appropriately accounted for. Any hedge ineffectiveness identified is immediately recognized in profit or loss for the period.

5.7.2.2. Fair value hedge

The Company applies fair value hedge accounting to protect against changes in the fair value of assets or liabilities arising from exposure to specific risks, such as changes in exchange rates or interest rates. In accordance with IFRS, changes in the fair value of both the hedging instrument and the hedged item are recognized directly in profit or loss for the period. This allows gains or losses on the hedging instrument to offset, in whole or in part, the losses or gains on the hedged item.

For a fair value hedge to be accounted for in this manner, the hedging relationship must meet specific criteria, such as formal documentation of the hedging objective and evidence that the hedge is highly effective in offsetting changes in the hedged item's fair value over time.

The Company conducts regular effectiveness tests to ensure the hedging relationship remains effective. Any hedge ineffectiveness is immediately recognized in profit or loss for the period.

F-22
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

Breakdown by maturity

The table below shows the breakdown by maturity of the notional amounts and fair values:

September 30, 2024
Less than 3 months 3 to 12 months More than 12 months Total
Notional
Foreign exchange rate swap 467,875 2,181,226 2,649,101
Interest rate swap 4,747,195 5,035,192 2,355,958 12,138,345
NDF 12,835 12,835
Total 4,760,030 5,503,067 4,537,184 14,800,281
Asset (fair value)
Foreign exchange rate swap 32,896 32,896
Interest rate swap 4,398 9,202 344 13,944
NDF 3,851 3,851
Liability (fair value)
Foreign exchange rate swap (53,622) (53,622)
Interest rate swap (30,159) (30,159)
NDF (1,480) (1,480)
Total 6,769 42,098 (83,437) (34,570)
December 31, 2023
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Less than 3 months 3 to 12 months More than 12 months Total
Notional
Foreign exchange rate swap 2,526,603 2,526,603
NDF 7,030 7,030
Interest rate swap 2,692,500 3,354,400 32,600 6,079,500
Total 2,699,530 3,354,400 2,559,203 8,613,133
Asset (fair value)
NDF 629 629
Liability (fair value)
Foreign exchange rate swap (311,445) (311,445)
Interest rate swap (2,076) (2,180) (168) (4,424)
NDF (302) (302)
Total (1,749) (2,180) (311,613) (315,542)
F-23
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

5.8.       Financialrisk management

The Group’s activities expose it to market, liquidity, credit, and counterparty risks. The two main market risks for the Group are interest rates and exchange rates. Interest rate risk arises as the Group originates assets at fixed rates (credit card prepayment and loans) and with funding through fixed and floating rates with unmatched maturities of such assets. The second risk arises from fluctuations in exchange rates among Brazilian Reais and the currencies of countries where the Group has subsidiaries in addition to its indebtedness and expenses denominated in currencies other than the Brazilian Real. The Group’s main liquidity risk is its potential inability to raise financing to continue its prepayment and credit business, is a significant component of its revenues. Potential loss from its loan portfolio is the main credit risk faced by the Group. The counterparty risk is mainly generated by the counterparties with which the Group engages for financial contracts for hedging, investments and committed funding, in addition to its inherent credit risk exposure to credit card issuers.

The Board of Directors has approved policies, and limits for its financial risk management. The Group uses financial derivatives only to mitigate market risk exposures. It is the Group’s policy not to engage in derivatives for speculative purposes. Different levels of managerial approval are required for entering into financial instruments depending on its nature and the type of risk associated.

The Group’s financial risk management is carried out by the Risk Management Area.

F-24
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
5.9. Financial instruments by category
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5.9.1.       Financialassets by category

Amortized cost FVPL FVOCI Total
September 30, 2024
Short and Long-term investments 373,652 32,629 406,281
Financial assets from banking solutions 7,558,492 7,558,492
Accounts receivable from card issuers 26,310,219 26,310,219
Trade accounts receivable 407,417 407,417
Loans operations portfolio 797,804 797,804
Derivative financial instruments^(a)^ 51,838 51,838
Receivables from related parties 628 628
Other assets 518,915 518,915
9,283,256 425,490 26,342,848 36,051,594
December 31, 2023
Short and Long-term investments 3,481,496 45,702 3,527,198
Financial assets from banking solutions 5,250,496 1,147,402 6,397,898
Accounts receivable from card issuers 5,877 23,971,232 23,977,109
Trade accounts receivable 488,480 488,480
Loans operations portfolio 250,747 250,747
Derivative financial instruments^(a)^ 4,182 4,182
Receivables from related parties 2,512 2,512
Other assets 518,362 518,362
6,516,474 4,633,080 24,016,934 35,166,488
(a) Derivative financial instruments as of September 30, 2024 of R$ 20,726 (December 31, 2023 – R$ 311,445)<br>were designated as cash flow hedging instruments, and therefore the effective portion of the hedge is accounted for in OCI.
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F-25
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

5.9.2.       Financialliabilities by category

Amortized cost FVPL Total
September 30, 2024
Retail deposits 6,816,752 6,816,752
Accounts payable to clients 16,603,413 16,603,413
Trade accounts payable 564,346 564,346
Institutional deposits and marketable debt securities 6,704,408 6,704,408
Other debt instruments^(a)^ 1,183,668 2,147,524 3,331,192
Derivative financial instruments 1,480 1,480
Other liabilities 292,602 282,798 575,400
32,165,189 2,431,802 34,596,991
December 31, 2023
Retail deposits 6,119,455 6,119,455
Accounts payable to clients 19,199,127 19,199,127
Trade accounts payable 513,877 513,877
Institutional deposits and marketable debt securities 3,971,078 3,971,078
Other debt instruments 1,548,134 1,548,134
Derivative financial instruments 316,171 316,171
Other liabilities 119,526 410,504 530,030
31,471,197 726,675 32,197,872

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(a) The debt designated for hedge accounting as the hedged item in a fair value hedge is adjusted for changes<br>on its fair value only attributable to the specifically designated risks being hedged.
F-26
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
5.10. Fair value measurement
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5.10.1.       Assetsand liabilities by fair value hierarchy

The following table shows an analysis of financial instruments measured at fair value by level of the fair value hierarchy:

September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Fair value Hierarchy level Fair value Hierarchy level
Assets measured at fair value
Short and Long-term investments^(a) (b)^ 406,281 I /II 3,527,198 I /II
Financial assets from banking solutions^(b)^ I 1,147,402 I
Accounts receivable from card issuers^(c)^ 26,310,219 II 23,971,232 II
Derivative financial instruments^(d)^ 51,838 II 4,182 II
26,768,338 28,650,014
Liabilities measured at fair value
Other debt instruments^(g)^ 2,147,524 II II
Derivative financial instruments^(d)^ 1,480 II 316,171 II
Other liabilities^(e) (f)^ 282,798 III 410,504 III
2,431,802 726,675
(a) Listed securities are classified as Level I and unlisted securities<br>classified as Level II, determining fair value using valuation techniques, which employ the use of market observable inputs.
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(b) Sovereign bonds are priced using quotations from Anbima public<br>pricing method.
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(c) For accounts receivable from card issuers measured at FVOCI,<br>fair value is estimated by discounting future cash flows using market rates for similar items.
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(d) The Group enters into derivative financial instruments with<br>financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings. Derivative financial instruments are valued using valuation techniques,<br>which employ the use of observable market inputs.
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(e) These are contingent considerations included in other liabilities<br>arising on business combinations that are measured at FVPL. Fair values are estimated in accordance with pre-determined formulas explicit<br>in the contracts with selling shareholders. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of contingent consideration<br>categorized as Level III of the fair value hierarchy are based on projections of revenue, net debt, number of clients, net margin and<br>the discount rates used to evaluate the liability.
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(f) The Group issued put options for Reclame Aqui’s non-controlling<br>interests, in the 2022 business combination. For the non-controlling shareholder amounts the Group has elected as an accounting policy<br>that the put options derecognized the non-controlling interests at each reporting date as if it was acquired at that date and recognize<br>a financial liability at the present value of the amount payable on exercise of the non-controlling interests put option. The difference<br>between the financial liability and the non-controlling interests derecognized at each period is recognized as an equity transaction.<br>The amount of R$ 201,778 was recorded in the consolidated statement of financial position as of September 30, 2024 as a financial liability<br>under Other liabilities (December 31, 2023 - R$ 178,721).
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(g) For Other debt instruments, fair value is estimated by discounting<br>future cash flows using contract rates for funding items, and using market value of senior quotas liabilities
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In the nine month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, there were no transfers between level I and level II and between level II and level III fair value measurements.

5.10.2.       Fairvalue of financial instruments not measured at fair value

The table below presents a comparison by class between book value and fair value of the financial instruments of the Group, other than those with carrying amounts that are reasonable approximations of fair values:

September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Book value Fair value Book value Fair value
Financial assets
Loans operations portfolio 797,805 743,583 250,747 250,877
797,805 743,583 250,747 250,877
Financial liabilities
Accounts payable to clients 16,603,414 15,628,148 19,199,127 18,685,622
Institutional deposits and marketable debt securities 6,704,408 6,638,153 3,971,077 4,692,866
23,307,822 22,266,301 23,170,204 23,378,488
F-27
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

6.       Otherassets

September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Customer deferred acquisition costs 205,259 190,239
Prepaid expenses ^(a)^ 100,854 189,371
Salary advances 65,351 10,837
Receivables from the sale of associates and subsidiaries ^(b)^ 52,325 18,676
Suppliers advances 26,186 35,835
Security deposits 14,002 14,230
Judicial deposits 12,971 22,507
Convertible loans 12,294 11,267
Other 29,673 25,400
Total 518,915 518,362
Current 373,871 380,854
Non-current 145,044 137,508
(a) These expenditures include, but are not limited to, prepaid<br>software licenses, certain consulting services, insurance premiums and prepaid marketing expenses.<br><br>The amount recognized as asset in the statement of financial position is charged to the statement of profit or loss once the prepaid<br>services are consumed by the Group.<br><br>The balance is comprised mainly by prepaid software subscriptions and licenses in the amount of R$ 63,810 (December 31, 2023 - R$ 32,639),<br>and prepaid media in the amount of R$ 12,997 (December 31, 2023 - R$ 114,260).
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(b) Refers to balances receivable from buyers for the sale of the<br>equity interest of Pinpag and Everydata Group Ltd. (“StoneCo CI”) and its subsidiaries (namely, the Creditinfo Caribbean<br>companies).
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7.       Recoverabletaxes

September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Withholding income tax on financial income^(a)^ 344,043 101,579
Income tax and social contribution 15,976 9,584
Other withholding income tax 3,312 19,710
Contributions over revenue^(b)^ 2,755 544
Other taxes 9,918 14,922
376,004 146,339
(a) Refers to income taxes withheld on financial income which will<br>be offset against future income tax payable.
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(b) Refers to income taxes, social contributions, and withholding<br>tax prepayments that have been offset against income tax payable.
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F-28
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
8. Income taxes
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The Company is headquartered in the Cayman Islands and there is no income tax in that jurisdiction. Some of the income earned by the Company is related to transactions abroad which are subject to a 15% rate of withholding tax.

8.1.       Reconciliationof income tax expense

Considering the fact that the Company is an entity located in the Cayman Islands which has no income tax, for the purpose of the following reconciliation of income tax expense to profit (loss) for the periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, as Brazil is the jurisdiction in which most of the Group’s transactions takes place, the combined Brazilian statutory income tax rates at 34% was applied.

In Brazil such combined rate is applied, in general, to all entities and comprises the Corporate Income Tax (“IRPJ”) and the Social Contribution on Net Income (“CSLL”) on the taxable income of each Brazilian legal entity (not on a consolidated basis).

Nine months ended September 30, Three months ended September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Profit before income taxes 1,805,628 1,232,618 669,924 503,533
Brazilian statutory rate 34% 34% 34% 34%
Tax (expense) at the statutory rate (613,914) (419,090) (227,774) (171,201)
Additions (exclusions):
Profit (loss) from entities subject to different tax rates 205,280 111,941 78,372 65,438
Profit (loss) from entities subject to different tax rates - Mark to market on equity securities designated at FVPL 10,395
Other permanent differences (9,077) (15,345) (435) (14,235)
Equity pickup on associates 90 1,182 128 879
Unrecognized deferred taxes (24,220) (12,255) 2,213 (2,351)
Use of previously unrecognized tax losses 190 904 (35) (1,051)
Previously unrecognized on deferred income tax (temporary and tax losses) 16,925 23,529 (1,652) 23,529
Research and development tax benefits "Lei do Bem" 27,283 5,482 18,471 3,240
Other tax incentives 6,588 4,876 3,665 3,555
Total income tax and social contribution benefit/(expense) (390,855) (288,381) (127,047) (92,197)
Effective tax rate 21.6% 23.4% 19.0% 18.3%
Current income tax and social contribution (369,903) (252,935) (112,674) (135,182)
Deferred income tax and social contribution (20,952) (35,446) (14,373) 42,985
Total income tax and social contribution benefit/(expense) (390,855) (288,381) (127,047) (92,197)
F-29
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

8.2.       Deferredincome taxes by nature

December 31, 2023 Recognized against other comprehensive income Recognized against profit or loss Recognized against goodwill September 30, 2024
Assets at FVOCI 179,944 1,162 181,106
Losses available for offsetting against future taxable income 343,313 (3,252) 340,061
Other temporary differences 302,551 27,681 330,232
Tax deductible goodwill 42,625 (37,460) 5,165
Share-based compensation 123,211 19,372 142,583
Contingencies arising from business combinations 36,320 2,833 39,153
Technological innovation benefit (9,038) (36,638) (45,676)
Temporary differences under FIDC (224,733) (34,413) (259,146)
Intangible assets and property and equipment arising from business combinations (676,215) 40,925 (5,800) (641,090)
Deferred tax, net 117,978 1,162 (20,952) (5,800) 92,388

8.3.       Unrecognizeddeferred taxes

The Group has accumulated tax loss carryforwards and other temporary differences in some subsidiaries in the amount of R$ 139,254 (December 31, 2023 – R$ 133,710) for which a deferred tax asset was not recognized and are available indefinitely for offsetting against future taxable profits of the companies in which the losses arose. Deferred tax assets have not been recognized with respect of these losses as they cannot be used to offset taxable profits between subsidiaries of the Group, and there is no other evidence of recoverability in the near future.

F-30
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
9. Property and equipment
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9.1.       Changesin Property and equipment

December 31, 2023 Additions Disposals Transfers Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates Business combination ^(a)^ September 30, 2024
Cost
Pin Pads & POS 2,359,314 511,015 (121,187) 2,749,142
IT equipment 295,330 24,406 (29,281) (53) 423 290,825
Facilities 77,594 3,389 (558) 2,021 (4) 82,442
Machinery and equipment 23,950 2,927 (1,882) (7) 24,988
Furniture and fixtures 22,684 483 (384) (6) 15 22,792
Vehicles and airplane 27,175 346 (38) (11) 27,472
Construction in progress 30,962 14,815 (1,090) (2,021) 42,666
Right-of-use assets - equipment 4,880 (197) 4,683
Right-of-use assets - vehicles 31,976 22,414 (23,116) 31,274
Right-of-use assets - offices 179,154 20,385 (15,928) (77) 183,534
3,053,019 600,180 (193,661) (158) 438 3,459,818
Depreciation
Pin Pads & POS (1,065,406) (394,623) 123,493 (1,336,536)
IT equipment (172,517) (41,239) 24,659 (141) (189,238)
Facilities (30,507) (10,620) 408 545 (40,174)
Machinery and equipment (20,039) (5,390) 1,778 1,257 (22,394)
Furniture and fixtures (6,798) (1,794) 239 (3) (8,356)
Vehicles and airplane (5,468) (2,309) 35 (5) (7,747)
Right-of-use assets - equipment (1,150) (46) 197 (999)
Right-of-use assets - Vehicles (23,302) (12,200) 18,212 (17,290)
Right-of-use assets - Offices (65,935) (26,360) 15,441 171 (76,683)
(1,391,122) (494,581) 184,462 1,824 (1,699,417)
Property and equipment, net 1,661,897 105,599 (9,199) 1,666 438 1,760,401

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(a) More details in Note 20.

9.2.       Depreciationand amortization charges

Depreciation and amortization expense has been charged in the following line items of the consolidated statement of profit or loss:

Nine months ended September 30, Three months ended September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Cost of services 507,156 443,813 173,067 153,474
Administrative expenses 168,353 179,052 80,557 60,404
Selling expenses 29,883 34,273 10,209 9,078
Depreciation and Amortization charges 705,392 657,138 263,833 222,956
Depreciation charge 494,581 434,599 171,785 150,978
Amortization charge 210,811 222,539 92,048 71,978
Depreciation and Amortization charges 705,392 657,138 263,833 222,956
F-31
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
10. Intangible assets
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10.1.       Changesin Intangible assets

December 31, 2023 Additions Disposals Transfers Effects of hyperinflation Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates Business combination ^(a)^ September 30, 2024
Cost
Goodwill - acquisition of subsidiaries 5,634,903 (44,535) (191) 45,280 5,635,457
Customer relationships 1,793,696 2,070 (15,440) 6,556 1,786,882
Trademarks and patents 550,999 2,067 (11,841) 541,225
Software 1,334,698 118,820 (48,668) 54,175 (59) 10,502 1,469,468
Non-compete agreement 26,024 26,024
Operating license 5,674 5,674
Software in progress 274,608 259,841 (13,923) (53,835) 466,691
Right-of-use assets - Software 50,558 1,127 (283) (2) 51,400
9,671,160 383,925 (134,690) 340 (252) 62,338 9,982,821
Amortization
Customer relationships (343,981) (44,816) 11,745 (377,052)
Trademarks and patents (20,219) (7,250) 3,560 (23,909)
Software (474,163) (143,922) 41,040 (340) (414) 481 (577,318)
Non-compete agreement (12,834) (3,654) (16,488)
Operating license (5,673) (5,673)
Right-of-use assets - Software (19,371) (11,169) 283 (30,257)
(876,241) (210,811) 56,628 (340) (414) 481 (1,030,697)
Intangible assets net 8,794,919 173,114 (78,062) (414) 229 62,338 8,952,124

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(a) More details in Note 20.
F-32
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
11. Transactions with related parties
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Related parties comprise the Group’s parent companies, key management personnel and any businesses which are controlled, directly or indirectly by the founders, officers and directors or over which they exercise significant management influence. Related party transactions are entered in the normal course of business at prices and terms approved by the Group’s management.

The following transactions were carried out with associates related parties:

Nine months ended September 30, Three months ended September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Sales of services
Associates (legal and administrative services)^(a)^ 19 119 42
Entity controlled by a key management personnel^(b)^ 4 1
Total 19 123 43
Purchases of goods and services
Associates (transaction services)^(b)^ (1,798) (2,320) (661) (794)
Total (1,798) (2,320) (661) (794)
(a) Related to services provided to Trinks until May 2, 2024, when<br>the Group acquired 100% of the equity capital and Trinks started to be consolidated into these financial statements.
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(b) Related mainly to expenses paid to Trinks, Dental Office, APP<br>Sistemas, Agilize, Neomode and Tablet Cloud for consulting services, marketing expenses, sales commissions and software license to new<br>customer’s acquisition.
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Services provided to related parties include legal and administrative services provided under normal trade terms and reimbursement of other expenses incurred in their respect.

11.1.       Balances

The following balances are outstanding at the end of the reporting period in relation to transactions with related parties:

September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Loans to associate 628 2,512
Total 628 2,512

As of September 30, 2024, there is no allowance for expected credit losses on related parties receivables. No guarantees were provided or received in relation to any accounts receivable or payable involving related parties.

12. Provision for contingencies

The Group’s companies are party to labor, civil and tax litigation in progress, which are being addressed at the administrative and judicial levels. For certain contingencies, the Group has made judicial deposits, which are legal reserves the Group is required to make by the Brazilian courts as security for any damages or settlements the Group may be required to pay as a result of litigation.

F-33
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

12.1.       Probablelosses, provided for in the statement of financial position

The provisions for probable losses arising from these matters are estimated and periodically adjusted by management, supported by the opinion of its external legal advisors and based on the actual status of the lawsuit. The amount, nature and the movement of the liabilities are summarized as follows:

Civil Labor Tax Total
Balance as of December 31, 2023 35,862 39,705 133,299 208,866
Additions 44,999 51,360 2 96,361
Reversals (17,435) (14,411) (31,846)
Interests 2,963 5,768 10,381 19,112
Payments (25,967) (8,958) (9,985) (44,910)
Balance as of  September 30, 2024 40,422 73,464 133,697 247,583
Civil Labor Tax Total
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Balance as of December 31, 2022 25,324 24,460 160,592 210,376
Additions 33,473 17,425 8,400 59,298
Reversals (8,456) (19,655) (4,712) (32,823)
Interests 3,334 2,772 15,056 21,162
Payments (11,994) (1,060) (14,697) (27,751)
Balance as of  September 30, 2023 41,681 23,942 164,639 230,262

12.1.1.       Civillawsuits

In general, provisions and contingencies arise from claims related to lawsuits of a similar nature, with individual amounts that are not considered significant. The nature of the civil litigation has been categorized according to the primary business fronts of the Group. Substantial provisions are specifically summarized in two of these business domains, namely (i) acquiring, totaling R$ 20,524 as of September 30, 2024 (R$ 18,556 as of December 31, 2023) and (ii) banking, totaling R$ 16,332 as of September 30, 2024 (R$ 12,559 as of December 31, 2023).

12.1.2.       Laborclaims

In the context of Labor Courts, the Group encounters recurrent lawsuits, primarily falling in two categories: (i) labor claims by former employees and (ii) labor claims brought forth by former employees of outsourced companies contracted by the Group. These claims commonly center around issues such as the claimant’s placement in a different trade union and payment of overtime. The initial value of these lawsuits is asserted by the former employees at the commencement of the legal proceeding.

12.2.       Possiblelosses, not provided for in the statement of financial position

The Group is party to the following civil, labor and tax litigation involving risks of loss assessed by management as possible, based on the evaluation of the legal advisors, for which no provision for estimated possible losses was recognized:

September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Civil 63,626 50,762
Labor 2,837 2,179
Tax 92,645 181,163
159,108 234,104
F-34
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

12.2.1.       Civillawsuits

The Group is a party to several legal actions whose subjects are connected to its ordinary operations. In this regard, civil lawsuits have been categorized according to the Group’s primary business fronts, mainly: (i) acquiring, amounting to R$ 10,996 as of September 30, 2024 (R$ 9,239 as of December 31, 2023); and (ii) software, amounting to R$ 28,767 as of September 30, 2024 (R$ 28,412 as of December 31, 2023).

For the acquiring business, there is a noteworthy lawsuit filed by a business partner who was responsible for a portion of the acquisition and referral of commercial establishments. The amount considered as a possible loss is R$11,066 as of September 30, 2024 (R$ 10,706 as of December 31, 2023). For the software product line, there is significant indemnity lawsuit filed by an indirect supplier, for the utilization of a specific software provided by the partner, amounting to R$ 26,457 as of September 30, 2024 (R$ 25,596 as of December 31, 2023).

The Group is also involved in a securities class action related to its credit product. However, due to the early stages of litigation and the lack of economic expert analysis or the benefit of discovery, we do not believe potential damages can be reasonably quantified or estimated.

12.2.2 Tax litigations

Action for annulment of tax debits regarding the tax assessment issued by the state tax authorities on the understanding that the Group would have carried out lease of equipment and data center spaces from January 2014 to December 2015, on the grounds that the operations would have the nature of services of telecommunications and therefore would be subject to state tax at the rate of 25% and a fine equivalent to 50% of the updated tax amount for failure to issue ancillary tax obligations. As of September 30, 2024, the updated amount recorded as a probable loss is R$ 30,156 (December 31, 2023 - R$ 27,937), and the amount of R$ 30,482 (December 31, 2023 - R$ 29,727) is considered as a possible loss (contingency arising from the acquisition of Linx).

During 2022 and 2023, the Group received tax assessment issued by a municipal tax authority relating to the allegedly insufficient payment of tax on services rendered. Considering a partial victory and reduction of the amounts being claimed, as of September 30, 2024 the updated amount of claims are R$ 36,652 (December 31,2023 – R$ 129,141). Considering the partial and definitive victory and the consecutive reduction the cases are classified as possible loss.

12.3.       Judicialdeposits

For certain contingencies, the Group has made judicial escrow deposits, which are legal reserves the Group is required to make by the Brazilian courts as security for any damages or settlements the Group may be required to pay as a result of litigation.

The amount of the judicial deposits as of September 30, 2024 is R$ 12,971 (December 31, 2023 - R$ 22,507), which are included in Other assets in non-current assets. Regarding the reduction of the amounts, regarding the tax values, these are amounts deposited in court, which were converted in favor of the Public Treasury, resulting from active legal action which discussed the incidence of taxation on software operations.

F-35
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
13. Equity
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13.1       Authorizedcapital

On September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s issued capital totaled R$ 76 thousand. The Company has an authorized share capital of US Dollar 50 thousand, corresponding to 630,000,000 authorized shares with a par value of US Dollar 0.000079365 each. The Company is authorized to increase capital up to this limit, subject to approval of the Board of Directors. The liability of each member is limited to the amount from time to time unpaid on such member’s shares.

13.2.       Subscribedand paid-in capital and capital reserve

The Articles of Association provide that at any time when there are Class A common shares issued, Class B common shares may only be issued pursuant to: (a) a share split, subdivision or similar transaction or as contemplated in the Articles of Association; or (b) a business combination involving the issuance of Class B common shares as full or partial consideration. A business combination, as defined in the Articles of Association, would include, amongst other things, a statutory amalgamation, merger, consolidation, arrangement or other reorganization.

The additional paid-in capital refers to the difference between the purchase price that the shareholders pay for the shares and their par value. Under Cayman Islands Law, the balance in this type of account may be applied by the Company to pay distributions or dividends to members, pay up unissued shares to be issued as fully paid, for redemptions and repurchases of own shares, for writing off preliminary expenses, recognized expenses, commissions or for other reasons. All distributions are subject to the Cayman Islands Solvency Test which addresses the Company’s ability to pay debts as they fall due in the natural course of business.

There were no changes in the number of shares during the nine months ended September 30, 2024:

Number of shares
Class A Class B Total
As of December 31, 2023 295,498,750 18,748,770 314,247,520
As of September 30, 2024 295,498,750 18,748,770 314,247,520

13.3.       Treasuryshares

Own equity instruments that are reacquired (treasury shares) are recognized at cost and deducted from equity. No gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss on the purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of the Group’s own equity instruments. Any difference between the carrying amount and the consideration, if reissued, is recognized in equity.

On September 21, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors approved a new program under which the Company may repurchase up to R$ 300,000 in outstanding Class A common shares ("New Repurchase Program"). The New Repurchase Program went into effect after the date of the resolution.

Following the New Repurchase Program concluded in early November 2023, on November 9, 2023 the amount of R$ 292,745 was used to repurchase shares. As a result, the Company's Board of Directors approved an additional share repurchase program. Under this program, the Company may repurchase up to R$ 1 billion in Class A common shares (“Additional Share Repurchase Program”). As of September 30, 2024 the Company had already repurchased R$978,933 under this program.

F-36
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

As of December 31, 2023 the Company holds 5,311,421 Class A common shares in treasury. The main transactions involving treasury shares during the calendar year ended on December 31, 2023 were: (i) sale of 16,641 Class A common shares to Pagar.me, which were used for payment of contingent consideration related to acquisition of Trampolin, which originally occurred in August 2021; (ii) delivery of 824 shares in the context of the transaction completed with Vitta Group in May 2020; (iii) delivery of 132,607 shares to Linx founding shareholders, in accordance with the non-compete agreement signed; (iv) delivery of 375,531 shares due to vesting of RSUs awards; (v) transfer of 130,488 treasury shares due to the anti-dilutive mechanism of the IPO pool signed with the founders of the Company; and (vi) repurchase of 5,733,740 Class A shares in the amount of R$ 292,745.

In the nine months ended of 2024, the movements in treasury shares correspond to (i) delivery of 132,606 shares to Linx founding shareholders, by the non-compete agreement signed; (ii) delivery of 892,662 shares due to the vesting of RSUs awards; (iii) repurchase of 13,202,939 Class A shares in the amount of R$ 978,993; (iv) delivery of 16,639 StoneCo shares to the founders of Trampolin Pagamentos S.A. (incorporated by Pagar.me) as payment.

As of September 30, 2024, the Company holds a balance of 17,472,453 Class A common shares in treasury.

13.4. Other comprehensive income (OCI)

OCI represents the profit or loss not reported in the statement of profit and loss being separately presented in the financial statements. This includes Company transactions and operations that are not considered realized gains or losses. The table presents the accumulated balance of each category of OCI as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Other comprehensive income (loss) that may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods (net of tax):
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations (40,244) (41,266)
Accounts receivable from card issuers at fair value (350,609) (348,529)
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedge (120,570) (197,188)
Other comprehensive income (loss) that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods (net of tax):
Changes in fair value of equity instruments designated at fair value 291,623 254,353
Effects of hyperinflationary accounting 15,603 12,181
Total (204,197) (320,449)
14. Earnings per share
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Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income for the period attributed to the controlling shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.

Diluted earnings per share considers the number of shares outstanding for the purposes of basic earnings plus (when dilutive) the number of potentially issuable shares.

All numbers of shares for the purpose of earnings per share are the weighted average during each period presented.

F-37
Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

14.1.       Numeratorof earnings per share

In determining the numerator of basic EPS, earnings attributable to the Group is allocated as follows:

Nine months ended September 30, Three months ended September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Net income attributable to controlling shareholders 1,408,787 940,762 539,692 408,754
Numerator of basic EPS 1,408,787 940,762 539,692 408,754

In determining the numerator of diluted EPS, earnings attributable to the Group is allocated as follows:

Nine months ended September 30, Three months ended September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Net income attributable to controlling shareholders 1,408,787 940,762 539,692 408,754
Numerator of diluted EPS 1,408,787 940,762 539,692 408,754

14.2.       Basicand Diluted earnings per share

The following table contains the EPS of the Group for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands except share and per share amounts):

Nine months ended September 30, Three months ended September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Numerator of basic EPS 1,408,787 940,762 539,692 408,754
Weighted average number of outstanding shares 304,408,963 313,213,183 296,827,568 313,806,713
Weighted average number of contingently issuable <br><br>shares with conditions satisfied 194,056 194,056
Denominator of basic EPS 304,603,019 313,213,183 297,021,624 313,806,713
Basic earnings per share - R$ 4.62 3.00 1.82 1.30
Numerator of diluted EPS 1,408,787 940,762 539,692 408,754
Share-based instruments ^(a)^ 6,524,523 12,857,238 6,549,581 13,082,197
Denominator of basic EPS 304,603,019 313,213,183 297,021,624 313,806,713
Denominator of diluted EPS 311,127,542 326,070,421 303,571,205 326,888,910
Diluted earnings per share - R$ 4.53 2.89 1.78 1.25
(a) Including share-based compensation and non-compete agreement with founders of Linx S.A. Diluted earnings<br>per share are calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of shares outstanding, considering potentially convertible instruments.
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14.3.       Detailof potentially issuable common shares for purposes of Diluted EPS

The potentially issuable common shares consider the difference between the issuable shares under share-based instruments and the number of shares that potentially be purchased at the weighted average market price of the shares during the period with the amount of future compensation expense of those share-based instruments, as presented as follows:

Nine months ended September 30, 2024 Three months<br><br> <br><br><br> <br>ended September 30, 2024
Shares issuable under share-based payment plans for which performance conditions have <br><br>already been met 13,731,581 13,900,161
Total weighted average shares that could have been purchased: compensation expense to <br><br>be recognized in future periods divided by the weighted average market price of Company’s shares (7,472,269) (7,615,791)
Other total weighted average shares potentially issuable for no additional consideration 265,211 265,211
Share-based instruments 6,524,523 6,549,581
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
15. Revenue and income
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15.1.       Timingof revenue recognition

Net revenue from transaction activities and other services and discount fees charged for the prepayment of accounts payable to client are recognized at a point in time, except for membership fees which are recognized over time as mentioned in Note 2.1. All other revenue and income are recognized over time.

The Group has recognized revenue to those membership fees in the amount of R$ 73,553 in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 (September 30, 2023 - R$ 241,672).

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 the Group billed R$ 220,295 in membership fees (nine months ended September 30, 2023 - R$ 241,672).

Net revenue from transaction activities and other services includes membership fee mentioned above and R$ 38,539 of registry business fee in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 (R$ 65,137 in nine months ended September 30, 2023).

16. Expenses by nature
Nine months ended September 30, Three months ended September 30,
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2024 2023 2024 2023
Personnel expenses 2,161,223 2,007,056 753,231 655,769
Transaction and client services costs ^(a)^ 1,103,587 933,847 377,300 355,417
Marketing expenses and sales commissions ^(b)^ 750,313 565,073 233,459 203,128
Depreciation and amortization (Note 9.2) 705,392 657,138 263,833 222,956
Third parties services 217,209 193,116 76,535 83,930
Other 246,798 189,239 72,796 55,672
Total expenses 5,184,522 4,545,469 1,777,154 1,576,872

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(a) Transaction and client services costs include card transaction<br>capturing services, card transaction and settlement processing services, logistics costs, payment scheme fees, cloud services, allowance<br>for expected credit losses and other costs.
(b) Marketing expenses and sales commissions relate to marketing<br>and advertising expenses, and commissions paid to sales related partnerships.
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

17.Financial expenses, net

Nine months ended September 30, Three months ended September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Finance cost of sale of receivables 1,867,300 2,449,368 568,809 863,804
Other interest on loans and financing 502,934 212,248 218,390 66,324
Interest on bond 235,080 307,732 62,574 102,463
Foreign exchange (gains) and losses (28,258) (13,414) (18,184) 28
Other 81,077 100,431 78,945 26,263
Total 2,658,133 3,056,365 910,534 1,058,882
18. Employee benefits
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18.1.       Share-basedpayment plans

The Group has equity settled share-based payment instruments, under which management grants shares to employees and non-employees depending on the strategy of the Group. The following table outlines the key share-based awards movements - in number of shares - as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Equity
RSU PSU Option Total
Number of shares
As of December 31, 2023 12,429,557 8,305,048 45,159 20,779,764
Granted 3,271,739 213,099 3,484,838
Cancelled (1,784,013) (3,657,328) (5,441,341)
Delivered (1,312,301) (1,312,301)
As of September 30, 2024 12,604,982 4,860,819 45,159 17,510,960

18.1.1.       Restrictedshare units ("RSU")

RSUs have been granted to certain key employees under the Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”) to incentivize and reward such individuals. These awards are equity-classified for accounting purposes and may be granted as part of the annual equity bonus and also as special recognition equity awards with a weighted average vesting period of 2.9 years, subject to and conditioned upon the achievement of certain targets which are generally solely service conditions. Assuming these conditions are met, awards are settled through Class A common shares. If the applicable conditions are not achieved, the awards are forfeited for no consideration.

In the third quarter of 2024, the Company granted 496,122 RSU’s with an average grant-date fair value of R$ 66.90, which were determined based on the fair value of the equity instruments granted and the exchange rate, both at the grant date. Moreover, 656,441 RSUs vested in the third quarter, resulting in a delivery through treasury shares of 381,827 shares net of withholding taxes.

In the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company granted 3,271,739 RSU’s with an average grant-date fair value of R$ 79.45, which were determined based on the fair value of the equity instruments granted and the exchange rate, both at the grant date. Moreover, 1,312,301 RSUs vested in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, resulting in a delivery through treasury shares of 892,662 shares net of withholding taxes.

On September 30, 2024, 134,553 vested RSUs were pending settlement by issuance of shares.

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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

18.1.2.       Performanceshare units ("PSU")

PSUs are equity classified for accounting purposes and the vast majority have been granted as part of special recognition equity awards with a weighted average vesting period of 2.7 years. PSU grants beneficiaries the right to receive shares if the Group reaches minimum levels of total shareholder return (“TSR”) or other financial performance for a specific period. If the minimum performance condition is not met the PSUs will not be delivered.

The fair value of the instruments is estimated at the grant date using the Black-Scholes-Merton pricing model, considering the terms and conditions on which the PSUs were granted, and the related expense is recognized over the vesting period. The performance condition is considered for estimating the grant-date fair value and of the number of PSUs expected to be issued, based on historical data and current expectations and is not necessarily indicative of performance patterns that may occur.

In the third quarter of 2024, the Company granted 19,080 new PSUs with an average grant-date fair value of R$ 7.18. The grant-date fair value was determined based on historical data and current expectations and is not necessarily indicative of performance patterns that may occur.

In the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company granted 213,099 new PSUs with an average grant-date fair value of R$ 10.76. The grant-date fair value was determined based on historical data and current expectations and is not necessarily indicative of performance patterns that may occur.

The expected volatility reflects the assumption that the historical volatility over a period similar to the life of the PSUs is indicative of future trends, which may not necessarily be the actual outcome. For the grants mentioned above, the main two inputs to the model were: (i) Risk–free interest rate between 3.54% and 5.32% according to 3-month LIBOR/SOFR forward curve for 3 and 5 years period, and (ii) annual volatility between 42.69% and 75.12%, based on the Company’s historical stock price.

18.1.3.       Options

The Group has granted awards as stock options, of which the exercise date will be between 3 and 10 years with a fair value estimated at the grant date based on the Black-Scholes-Merton pricing model. On September 30, 2024, 14,592 (14,592 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023) stock options were exercisable.

18.1.4 Share-based payment expenses

During the nine months ended September 30,2024, a net reversal of R$ 40,461 was recognized as Other income (expenses), net due to events such as the forfeiture of 3,833,527 share-based instruments because of failure to satisfy service vesting condition.

The total expense related to share-based plans, including taxes and social charges, recognized as Other income (expenses), net for the programs was R$ 158,359 for the nine months and R$ 68,202 for three months ended September 30, 2024 (R$ 181,645 for the nine months and R$ 61,120 for three months ended September 30, 2023).

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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
19. Other disclosures on cash flows
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19.1.       Non-cashoperating activities

Nine months ended September 30,
2024 2023
Fair value adjustment on loans designated at FVPL (127,137)
Adjustment on FIDC obligations designated for fair value hedge (Note 5.6.2) 206,769
Fair value adjustment on equity securities designated at FVPL 4,131 30,574
Fair value adjustment in financial instruments designated at FVPL 210,900 (96,563)
Changes in the fair value of accounts receivable from card issuers at FVOCI 3,242 (122,093)
Fair value adjustment on equity instruments/listed securities designated at FVOCI (Note 5.1) 1,623 2,857

19.2.       Non-cashinvesting activities

Nine months ended September 30,
2024 2023
Property and equipment and intangible assets acquired through lease (Note 9.1 and 10.1) 43,926 64,637

19.3.       Non-cashfinancing activities

Nine months ended September 30,
2024 2023
Unpaid consideration for acquisition of non-controlling shares 653 796

19.4       Breakdownof interest income received, net of costs

Nine months ended September 30,
2024 2023
Interest income received on accounts payable to clients 5,110,040 4,274,410
Finance cost of sale of receivables on Accounts receivable from card issuers (Note 17) (1,867,300) (2,449,368)
Interest income received, net of costs 3,242,740 1,825,042
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

19.5.       Propertyand equipment, and intangible assets

Nine months ended September 30,
2024 2023
Additions of property and equipment (Note 9.1) (600,180) (504,236)
Additions of right of use (IFRS 16) (Note 9.1) 42,799 31,965
Payments from previous period (65,348) (176,835)
Purchases not paid at period end 61,673 57,302
Purchases of property and equipment (561,056) (591,804)
Additions of intangible assets (Note 10.1) (383,925) (362,078)
Additions of right of use (IFRS 16) (Note 10.1) 1,127 32,672
Payments from previous period (14,117) (6,593)
Purchases not paid at period end 8,676 2,829
Purchases and development of intangible assets (388,239) (333,170)
Net book value of disposed assets (Notes 9.1 and 10.1) 87,261 83,080
Net book value of disposed leases (Note 5.6.2) (6,093) (20,622)
Gain (loss) on disposal of property and equipment and intangible assets (5,789) (53,240)
Disposal of Pinpag property, equipment and intangible assets (59,176)
Disposal of Cappta property, equipment and intangible assets, including goodwill 1,767
Outstanding balance (11,809) (10,470)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment and intangible assets 4,394 515
20. Business combination
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20.1        Trinksacquisition

On May 2, 2024, after buying shares from selling shareholders the Group obtained the control of Trinks with a 100% equity interest. Trinks was previously an associate and accounted for under the equity method. The Group previously held an equity interest of 19.9% in Trinks which was acquired on November 25, 2019. Trinks is an unlisted company based in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that develops an integrated solution of management, focused mainly on the beauty service segment.

20.1.1. Financial position of business acquired

The preliminary allocation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the business combinations mentioned above are presented below. Identification and measurement of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, consideration transferred and goodwill are preliminary.

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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)
Fair value Trinks<br><br> <br><br><br> <br>(as of May 2, 2024) ^(a)^
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Cash and cash equivalents 991
Short-term investments 1,788
Trade accounts receivable 1,379
Recoverable taxes 158
Property and equipment 438
Intangible assets - Customer relationship ^(b)^ 6,556
Intangible assets - Software ^(b)^ 10,502
Other assets 243
Total assets 22,055
Accounts payable to clients 187
Labor and social security liabilities 1,840
Taxes payable 252
Deferred tax liabilities 5,800
Total liabilities 8,079
Net assets and liabilities ^(b)^ 13,976
Consideration paid (Note 20.1.3) 59,256
Goodwill 45,280
(a) Identification and measurement of assets acquired, liabilities<br>assumed, consideration transferred, and goodwill are preliminary.
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(b) The Group carried out a preliminary fair value assessment of<br>the assets acquired in the business combination, having identified customer relationship, and software as intangible assets. Details<br>on the methods and assumptions adopted to evaluate these assets are described on Note 20.1.2.
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20.1.2 Intangible assets recognized from businesscombinations

20.1.2.1 Customer relationship

Trinks
Amount 6,566
Method of evaluation MEEM (*)
Estimated useful life^(a)^ 4 years and 5 months
Discount rate^(b)^ 17.1 %
Source of information Acquirer’s management internal projections
(*) Multi-Period Excess Earnings Method (“MEEM”)
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(a) Useful lives were estimated based on internal benchmarks.
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(b) Discount rate used was equivalent to the weighted average cost of capital combined with the sector’s<br>risk.
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20.1.2.2 Software

Trinks
Amount 10,502
Method of evaluation Relief from royalties
Estimated useful life^(a)^ 5 years
Discount rate^(b)^ 17.1 %
Source of information Acquirer’s management internal projections

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(a) Useful lives were estimated based on internal benchmarks.
(b) Discount rate used was equivalent to the weighted average cost of capital combined with the sector’s<br>risk.
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

20.1.3 Consideration paid

The fair value of the consideration transferred on the business combination were as follows:

Trinks
Cash consideration paid to the selling shareholders 10,045
Cash consideration to be paid to the selling shareholders 30,135
Previously held equity interest in the acquire, at fair value ^(a)^ 11,789
Contingent consideration^(b)^ 7,287
Total 59,256

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(a) Refers to the interest in Trinks' shares previously held by<br>the Group. As a result of the step acquisition, the Group recognized a gain of R$ 7,467 for the remeasurement of the previously held<br>19.9% interest in Trinks to fair value, of R$ 11,789, compared to its carrying amount, of R$ 4,322.
(b) Refers to contingent consideration that may be paid in 2025<br>and 2027, the amount is based on predetermined formulas which consider mainly the net revenue of Trinks at the end of 2024 and 2026.<br>The measurement of contingent consideration on the acquisition of Trinks is still preliminary.
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21. Segment information
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In line with the strategy and organizational structure of the Group, the Group is presenting two reportable segments, namely “Financial Services” and “Software” and certain non-allocated activities:

Financial services: Comprised of our financial services solutions which includes mainly payments solutions,<br>digital banking, credit, insurance solutions as well as the registry business.
Software: Composed of our Strategic Verticals (Retail, Gas Stations, Food and Drugstores), Enterprise<br>and Other Verticals. The Software segment includes the following solutions: POS/ERP, TEF and QR Code gateways, reconciliation, CRM, OMS,<br>e-commerce platform, engagement tool, ads solution, and marketplace hub.
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Non allocated activities: Comprised of non-strategic businesses, including results on disposal / discontinuation<br>of non-core businesses.
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The Group used and continues to use Adjusted net income (loss) as the measure reported to the CODM about the performance of each segment.

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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

21.1.       Statementof profit or loss by segment

Nine months ended September 30, 2024 Three months ended September 30, 2024
Financial Services Software Non allocated Financial Services Software Non allocated
Total revenue and income 8,496,427 1,146,096 5,494 2,963,871 393,362
Cost of services (2,013,540) (496,788) (16) (691,011) (168,033)
Administrative expenses (514,399) (206,550) (2,561) (187,996) (68,270)
Selling expenses (1,302,584) (252,625) (1,154) (417,520) (84,238)
Financial expenses, net (2,613,127) (31,457) (74) (896,471) (9,417)
Other income (expenses), net (240,472) (19,948) (94,899) (6,540)
Total adjusted expenses (6,684,122) (1,007,368) (3,805) (2,287,897) (336,498)
Gain (loss) on investment in associates (257) 523 (154) 533
Adjusted profit before income taxes 1,812,305 138,471 2,212 675,974 56,710 533
Income taxes and social contributions (395,436) (22,707) (428) (133,755) (12,618)
Adjusted net income for the period 1,416,869 115,764 1,784 542,219 44,092 533
Nine months ended September 30, 2023 Three months ended September 30, 2023
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Financial Services Software Non allocated Financial Services Software Non allocated
Total revenue and income 7,624,827 1,129,006 52,488 2,737,678 387,918 14,286
Cost of services (1,678,284) (499,417) (2,364) (603,029) (170,444) (13)
Administrative expenses (522,551) (228,068) (24,471) (171,228) (65,089) (7,220)
Selling expenses (997,450) (229,245) (17,557) (358,347) (80,901) (3,185)
Financial expenses, net (2,973,043) (39,343) (674) (1,030,206) (14,091) (215)
Other income (expenses), net (259,879) (15,791) 43 (88,406) (2,162) 2
Total adjusted expenses (6,431,207) (1,011,864) (45,023) (2,251,216) (332,687) (10,631)
Gain (loss) on investment in associates (3,985) 641 901 (994) 222 177
Adjusted profit before income taxes 1,189,635 117,783 8,366 485,468 55,453 3,832
Income taxes and social contributions (288,325) (32,768) (1,016) (90,723) (17,897) (1,050)
Adjusted net income for the period 901,310 85,015 7,350 394,745 37,556 2,782
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Notes to Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
September 30, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

21.2.       Reconciliationof segment adjusted net income for the period with net income in the consolidated financial statements

Nine months ended September 30, Three months ended September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Adjusted net income – Financial Services 1,416,869 901,310 542,219 394,745
Adjusted net income – Software 115,764 85,015 44,092 37,556
Adjusted net income – Non allocated 1,784 7,350 533 2,782
Adjusted net income 1,534,417 993,675 586,844 435,083
Adjustments from adjusted net income to consolidated net income (loss)
Mark-to-market from the investment in Banco Inter 30,574
Amortization of fair value adjustment ^(a)^ (87,023) (108,187) (61,330) (38,794)
Other income (loss)^(b)^ (60,338) (5,553) (1,963) (2,427)
Tax effect on adjustments 27,717 33,728 19,326 17,474
Consolidated net income 1,414,773 944,237 542,877 411,336

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(a) Related to acquisitions. Consists of expenses resulting from<br>the changes of the fair value adjustments as a result of the application of the acquisition method.
(b) Consists of the fair value adjustment related to associates<br>call option, earn-out and earn-out interests related to acquisitions, reversal of litigation of Linx and divestment of assets and loss<br>of control subsidiaries.
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