6-K - STNE - Equibles

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, 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 May, 2023

Commission File Number: 001-38714

STONECO LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in itscharter)

4th Floor, Harbour Place

103 South Church Street, P.O. Box 10240

Grand 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): ☐

STONECO LTD.

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) and Form F-3 (Registration Number: 333-244404) 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 and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.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/ Pedro Zinner
	Name:	Pedro Zinner
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 17, 2023

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	StoneCo Ltd. – Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2023.

Unaudited Interim Condensed

Consolidated Financial Statements

StoneCo Ltd.

March 31, 2023

F-1

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	Page
Report on Review of Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Information	F-3
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial position as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022	F-4
Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022	F-5
Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022	F-6
Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022	F-7
Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022	F-8
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements March 31, 2023	F-9

F-2

Report on Review of Interim Condensed ConsolidatedFinancial Information

To the Shareholders and Management of

StoneCo Ltd.

Introduction

We have reviewed the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements of StoneCo Ltd. (the “Company”) as at March 31, 2023 which comprise the interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at March 31, 2023 and the related interim consolidated statements of profit or loss, of other comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the three months period then ended and explanatory notes.

Management is responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim 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 statements are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting, issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

São Paulo, May 9, 2023.

ERNST & YOUNG

Auditores Independentes S/S Ltda.

F-3

StoneCo Ltd.

Unaudited interim condensed consolidated statement of financialposition

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

	Notes
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	4	1,855,571		1,512,604
Short-term investments	5.1	3,257,342		3,453,772
Financial assets from banking solution	5.4	4,026,540		3,960,871
Accounts receivable from card issuers	5.2.1	18,874,826		20,694,523
Trade accounts receivable	5.3.1	459,492		484,722
Recoverable taxes	6	207,865		150,956
Prepaid expenses		133,121		129,256
Derivative financial instruments	5.6	27,311		36,400
Other assets		225,421		236,099
		29,067,489		30,659,203
Non-current assets
Long-term investments	5.1	33,825		214,765
Accounts receivable from card issuers	5.2.1	65,142		54,334
Trade accounts receivable	5.3.1	33,650		37,324
Receivables from related parties	10.1	10,253		10,053
Deferred tax assets	7.2	616,107		679,971
Prepaid expenses		70,768		101,425
Other assets		86,856		105,101
Investment in associates		109,081		109,754
Property and equipment	8.1	1,790,653		1,641,178
Intangible assets	9.1	8,627,534		8,632,332
		11,443,869		11,586,237
Total assets		40,511,358		42,245,440
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities
Deposits from banking customers	5.4	3,902,150		4,023,679
Accounts payable to clients		15,533,850		16,578,738
Trade accounts payable		496,712		596,044
Loans and financing	5.5.1	1,295,488		1,847,407
Obligations to FIDC quota holders	5.5.1	634,677		975,248
Labor and social security liabilities		398,662		468,599
Taxes payable		380,940		329,105
Derivative financial instruments	5.6	241,761		209,714
Other liabilities		164,972		145,605
		23,049,212		25,174,139
Non-current liabilities
Accounts payable to clients		34,730		35,775
Loans and financing	5.5.1	2,659,778		2,728,470
Deferred tax liabilities	7.2	506,524		500,247
Provision for contingencies	11.2	199,169		210,376
Labor and social security liabilities		41,534		35,842
Other liabilities		630,790		610,567
		4,072,525		4,121,277
Total liabilities		27,121,737		29,295,416
Equity	12
Issued capital	12.1	76		76
Capital reserve	12.2	13,869,939		13,818,819
Treasury shares	12.3	(69,085	)	(69,085	)
Other comprehensive income		(270,160	)	(432,701	)
Retained earnings (accumulated losses)		(196,564	)	(423,203	)
Equity attributable to owners of the parent		13,334,206		12,893,906
Non-controlling interests		55,415		56,118
Total equity		13,389,621		12,950,024
Total liabilities and equity		40,511,358		42,245,440

F-4

StoneCo Ltd.

Unaudited interim consolidated statement of profit or loss

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

		Three months ended March 31,
	Notes	2023			2022
Net revenue from transaction activities and other services	14.1		733,056			554,920
Net revenue from subscription services and equipment rental	14.1		445,129			432,151
Financial income	14.1		1,375,044			949,750
Other financial income	14.1		158,427			133,438
Total revenue and income			2,711,656			2,070,259
Cost of services	15		(721,277	)		(674,368	)
Administrative expenses	15		(298,048	)		(238,249	)
Selling expenses	15		(389,928	)		(383,742	)
Financial expenses, net	16		(923,639	)		(708,247	)
Mark-to-market on equity securities designated at FVPL	15		30,574			(322,996	)
Other income (expenses), net	15		(101,504	)		(31,827	)
			(2,403,822	)		(2,359,429	)
Loss on investment in associates			(1,022	)		(677	)
Profit (loss) before income taxes			306,812			(289,847	)
Current income tax and social contribution	7.1		(43,554	)		(67,810	)
Deferred income tax and social contribution	7.1		(37,568	)		44,619
Net income (loss) for the period			225,690			(313,038	)
Net income (loss) attributable to:
Owners of the parent			226,639			(313,224	)
Non-controlling interests			(949	)		186
			225,690			(313,038	)
Earnings (loss) per share
Basic earnings (loss) per share for the period attributable to owners of the parent (in Brazilian Reais)	13		0.72			(1.01	)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share for the period attributable to owners of the parent (in Brazilian Reais)	13		0.70			(1.01	)

F-5

StoneCo Ltd.

Unaudited interim consolidated statement of other comprehensiveincome

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

		Three months ended March 31,
	Notes	2023			2022
Net income (loss) for the period			225,690			(313,038	)
Other comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income (loss) that may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods (net of tax):
Changes in the fair value of accounts receivable from card issuers at fair value through other comprehensive income			60,560			(30,634	)
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations			(4,465	)		(25,691	)
Changes in the fair value of cash flow hedge - bonds hedge	5.6.1		105,981			(88,572	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods (net of tax):
Net monetary position in hyperinflationary economies			858			875
Changes in the fair value of equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income	5.1		(393	)		—
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period, net of tax			162,541			(144,022	)
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period, net of tax			388,231			(457,060	)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:
Owners of the parent			389,180			(451,019	)
Non-controlling interests			(949	)		(6,041	)
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period, net of tax			388,231			(457,060	)

F-6

StoneCo Ltd.

Unaudited interim consolidated statement of changes in equity

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

		Attributable<br> to owners of the parent
				Capital<br> reserve
	Notes	Issued<br> capital		Additional<br> paid-in capital		Transactions<br> among shareholders			Special<br> reserve		Other<br> reserves			Total			Treasury<br> shares			Other<br> comprehensive income			Retained<br> earnings			Total			Non-controlling<br> interest			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2021 (Recasted)			76		13,825,325		299,701			61,127		330,614			14,516,767			(1,065,184	)		(35,792	)		96,214			13,512,081			90,774			13,602,855
Net income (loss) for the period			—		—		—			—		—			—			—			—			(313,224	)		(313,224	)		186			(313,038	)
Other comprehensive<br> income (loss) for the period			—		—		—			—		—			—			—			(137,795	)		—			(137,795	)		(6,227	)		(144,022	)
Total comprehensive income			—		—		—			—		—			—			—			(137,795	)		(313,224	)		(451,019	)		(6,041	)		(457,060	)
Treasury shares - Delivered on<br> business combination and sold			—		—		(703,656	)		—		—			(703,656	)		873,520			—			—			169,864			—			169,864
Non-controlling interests arising<br> on a business combination			—		—		—			—		—			—			—			—			—			—			30,033			30,033
Share-based payments			—		—		—			—		37,850			37,850			—			—			—			37,850			8			37,858
Dividends paid			—		—		—			—		—			—			—			—			—			—			(807	)		(807	)
Others			—		—		—			—		—			—			—			—			—			—			(7	)		(7	)
Balance as of March 31, 2022			76		13,825,325		(403,955	)		61,127		368,464			13,850,961			(191,664	)		(173,587	)		(217,010	)		13,268,776			113,960			13,382,736
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 income (loss) for the period			—		—		—			—		—			—			—			—			226,639			226,639			(949	)		225,690
Other comprehensive<br> income (loss) for the period			—		—		—			—		—			—			—			162,541			—			162,541			—			162,541
Total comprehensive income			—		—		—			—		—			—			—			162,541			226,639			389,180			(949	)		388,231
Share-based payments	17.2		—		—		—			—		59,433			59,433			—			—			—			59,433			4			59,437
Equity transaction related to<br> put options over non controlling interest			—		—		—			—		(8,290	)		(8,290	)		—			—			—			(8,290	)		1,650			(6,640	)
Dividends paid			—		—		—			—		—			—			—			—			—			—			(1,408	)		(1,408	)
Others			—		—		—			—		(23	)		(23	)		—			—			—			(23	)		—			(23	)
Balance as of March 31, 2023			76		13,825,325		(445,062	)		61,127		428,549			13,869,939			(69,085	)		(270,160	)		(196,564	)		13,334,206			55,415			13,389,621

F-7

StoneCo Ltd.

Unaudited interim consolidated statement of cash flows

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

		Three months ended March 31,
	Notes	2023			2022
Operating activities
Net income (loss) for the period			225,690			(313,038	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) for the period to net cash flows:
Depreciation and amortization	8.2		212,494			184,862
Deferred income tax and social contribution	7.1		37,568			(44,619	)
Loss on investment in associates			1,022			677
Interest, monetary and exchange variations, net			(131,572	)		(108,419	)
Share-based payments expense			70,118			27,214
Allowance for expected credit losses			10,852			22,410
Loss on disposal of property, equipment and intangible assets			14,948			(4,485	)
Effect of applying hyperinflation			1,209			1,122
Fair value adjustment in financial instruments at FVPL			85,825			470,309
Fair value adjustment in derivatives			4,593			71,964
Working capital adjustments:
Accounts receivable from card issuers			2,615,995			1,257,175
Receivables from related parties			1,954			3,877
Recoverable taxes			(50,680	)		(12,954	)
Prepaid expenses			26,792			68,709
Trade accounts receivable, banking solutions and other assets			(18,399	)		317,995
Accounts payable to clients			(2,367,437	)		(1,659,156	)
Taxes payable			74,115			93,377
Labor and social security liabilities			(74,926	)		78,191
Provision for contingencies			(17,979	)		(4,874	)
Other liabilities			1,234			9,527
Interest paid			(133,428	)		(108,806	)
Interest income received, net of costs			606,793			488,755
Income tax paid			(28,385	)		(44,646	)
Net cash (used in) / provided by in operating activities			1,168,396			795,167
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment			(340,329	)		(136,803	)
Purchases and development of intangible assets			(76,061	)		(105,045	)
Proceeds from (acquisition of) short-term investments, net			253,534			(480,673	)
Disposal of long-term investments – equity securities			218,105			—
Proceeds from the disposal of non-current assets			206			20,376
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired			—			(41,855	)
Acquisition of interest in associates and subsidiaries			(3,839	)		(7,066	)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities			51,616			(751,066	)
Financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings	5.5.1		1,049,990			1,499,993
Payment of borrowings			(1,580,632	)		(1,569,772	)
Payment to FIDC quota holders			(332,500	)		(312,500	)
Payment of leases	5.5.1		(21,840	)		(26,084	)
Sale of own shares			—			53,406
Acquisition of non-controlling interests			(888	)		(305	)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests			(1,408	)		(807	)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities			(887,278	)		(356,069	)
Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents			10,233			(14,066	)
Change in cash and cash equivalents			342,967			(326,034	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	4		1,512,604			4,495,645
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	4		1,855,571			4,169,611
Change in cash and cash equivalents			342,967			(326,034	)

F-8

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

1.	Operations

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.

On November 29, 2022, the Company announced that the Brazilian Central Bank (“BACEN”) has approved the technical requirement of change of control submitted by the Company amid a corporate restructuring involving the conversion of Eduardo Pontes interests in Company´s Class B super-voting shares from HR Holdings, LLC (which were held indirectly through holding companies) into Class A shares directly owned by his family vehicles ("Corporate Restructuring”).

As a result of the Corporate Restructuring, there were a decrease in the concentration of votes held by the Company’s founding shareholders and HR Holdings, LLC became the owner of 31.1% of the Company’s voting power, whose ultimate parent is an investment fund, the VCK Investment Fund Limited SAC A, owned by the co-founder of the Company, Andre Street.

The individual Company’s shares are publicly traded on Nasdaq (under the ticker STNE) and depositary receipts (BDRs) representing the Company´s shares are traded on the São Paulo exchange B3 (under the ticker STOC31).

The Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Group”) provide financial services and software solutions to clients across in-store, mobile and online devices helping them to better manage their businesses, become more productive and sell more - both online and offline.

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were approved by the Audit Committee on May 09, 2023.

1.1. Seasonalityof 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.	Basis of preparation
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The interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2023 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, 2022.

The accounting policies adopted in this interim reporting period are consistent with those of the previous financial year.

2.2.	Estimates

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

The 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.

F-9

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

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 that are set the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, with no changes except for updates described in note 11.1.

3.	Subsidiaries
3.1.	Subsidiaries of the Group
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In accordance with IFRS 10 - Consolidated Financial Statements, subsidiaries are all entities in which StoneCo Ltd. holds control.

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

		% of Group's equity interest
Entity name	Principal activities	March 31, 2023	December 31, 2022
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
SOMA III Fundo de Investimento em Direitos Creditórios Não Padronizados (“FIDC SOMA III”)	Investment fund	100.00	100.00
STNE Participações S.A. ("STNE Par")	Holding company	100.00	100.00
Stone Holding Instituições S.A.	Holding company	100.00	100.00

During the three months ended March 31, 2023 there were no changes in the interest held by the Company on its subsidiaries.

The Group holds call options to acquire additional interests in some of its subsidiaries (see details in Notes 5.6) and issued put options to non-controlling investors (see details in Note 5.9 (i)).

3.2.	Associates
		% Groups's equity interest
---	---	---	---
Entity name	Principal activities	March 31, 2023	December 31, 2022
Alpha-Logo Serviços de Informática S.A. (“Tablet Cloud”)	Technology services	25.00	25.00
Trinks Serviços de Internet S.A. (“Trinks”)	Technology services	19.90	19.90
Neostore Desenvolvimento De Programas De Computador S.A. (“Neomode”)	Technology services	40.02	40.02
Dental Office S.A. (“RH Software”)	Technology services	20.00	20.00
APP Sistemas S.A. (“APP”)	Technology services	20.00	20.00
Delivery Much Tecnologia S.A. (“Delivery Much”)	Food delivery marketplace	29.50	29.50
StoneCo CI Ltd ("Creditinfo Caribean")	Holding - Credit Bureau services	47.75	47.75

The Group holds call options to acquire additional interests in some of its associates (see details in Notes 5.6).

F-10

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

4.	Cash and cash equivalents
		December 31, 2022
---	---	---	---
Denominated in R	1,758,580		1,388,616
Denominated in US	96,962		123,959
Denominated in other foreign currencies	29		29
	1,855,571		1,512,604

All values are in US Dollars.

5.	Financial instruments
5.1.	Short and Long-term investments
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	Short-term				Long-term
---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
	Listed securities		Unlisted securities		Listed securities		Unlisted securities		Balance at 03/31/2023
Bonds^(a)^		624,051		2,631,632		—		—		3,255,683
Equity securities^(b)^		—		—		—		33,825		33,825
Investment funds^(c)^		—		1,659		—		—		1,659
		624,051		2,633,291		—		33,825		3,291,167
	Short-term				Long-term
---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
	Listed securities		Unlisted securities		Listed securities		Unlisted securities		Balance at 12/31/2022
Bonds^(a)^		1,276,099		2,176,019		—		—		3,452,118
Equity securities^(b)^		—		—		182,139		32,626		214,765
Investment funds^(c)^		—		1,654		—		—		1,654
		1,276,099		2,177,673		182,139		32,626		3,668,537
^(a)^	Comprised<br> of Brazilian Treasury Notes (“LFTs”), structured notes linked to LFTs and corporate<br> bonds in the amount of R$ 520,059, R$ 2,630,883 and R$ 104,741 (2022 R$ 923,098, R$ 2,159,938<br> and R$ 369,082) respectively, with maturities greater than three months, indexed to fixed<br> and floating rates. As of March 31, 2023, bonds of listed companies are mainly indexed to<br> fixed rates in USD and hedged to Brazilian reais using Non Deliverable Forwards (NDFs).
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^(b)^	Comprised<br> of ordinary shares of listed and unlisted entities. These assets are measured at fair value,<br> and the Group elected asset by asset the recognition of the changes in fair value of the<br> existing listed and unlisted equity instruments through profit or loss (“FVPL”)<br> or other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”). Fair value of unlisted equity instruments<br> as of March 31, 2023, was determined based on negotiations of the securities.
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•	Assets<br> at FVPL
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Comprised of Banco Inter S.A. (“Banco Inter”)´s shares, acquired on June, 2021. During first quarter of 2023, the Group sold its remaining stake in Banco Inter, representing 16.8 million shares. The shares were sold at a price of R$12.96, equivalent to R$218 million. The change in fair value of equity securities at FVPL for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was a gain of R$ 30,574 (for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was a loss of R$ 322,996), which was recognized in the statement of profit or loss.

•	Assets<br> as FVOCI

On March 31, 2023, comprised mainly of ordinary shares in entities that are not traded in an active market.

The change in fair value of equity securities at FVOCI for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was R$ (393) (none for the three months ended March 31, 2022), which was recognized in other comprehensive income.

^(c)^	Comprised<br> of foreign investment fund shares.

Short-term investments are denominated in Brazilian reais and U.S. dollars.

F-11

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

5.2.	Accounts receivable from card issuers
5.2.1.	Composition of accounts receivable from card issuers
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Accounts receivable are amounts due from card issuers and acquirers regarding the transactions of clients with card holders, performed in the ordinary course of business.

	March 31, 2023
Accounts receivable from card issuers^(a)^		18,289,473		20,053,392
Accounts receivable from other acquirers^(b)^		672,621		718,228
Allowance for expected credit losses		(22,126	)	(22,763	)
		18,939,968		20,748,857
Current		18,874,826		20,694,523
Non-current		65,142		54,334
^(a)^	Accounts<br> receivable from card issuers, net of interchange fees, as a result of processing transactions<br> with clients.
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^(b)^	Accounts<br> receivable from other acquirers related to PSP (Payment Service Provider) transactions.
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Part of the cash needs by the Group to advance payments to acquiring customers are met by the definitive sale of receivables to third parties. When such sale of receivables is carried out to entities in which we have subordinated shares or quotas, the receivables sold remain in our balance sheet, as these entities are consolidated in our financial statements. As of March 31, 2023 a total of R$ 874,630 are consolidated through FIDC AR III, of which the Group has subordinated shares (R$1,116,264 as of December 31, 2022). When the sale of receivables is carried out to entities in which we do not maintain participation or continuous involvement, the amounts transferred are derecognized from the accounts receivable from card issuers. As of March 31, 2023 the sale of receivables that were derecognized from accounts receivables from card issuers in our balance sheet represent the main form of funding used by the Group to fund our prepayment business.

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

5.3.	Trade accounts receivable
5.3.1.	Composition of trade accounts receivable
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Trade accounts receivables are amounts due from clients mainly related to subscription services and equipment rental.

	March 31, 2023
Accounts receivable from subscription services		253,016		294,516
Accounts receivable from equipment rental		129,056		135,479
Loans designated at FVPL		11,722		26,866
Chargeback		60,532		58,302
Receivables from registry operation		31,367		35,150
Services rendered		36,529		36,089
Others		72,806		44,078
Allowance for expected credit losses		(101,886	)	(108,434	)
		493,142		522,046
Current		459,492		484,722
Non-current		33,650		37,324
5.4.	Financial assets from banking solution and deposits from banking customers
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As required by the BACEN regulation, the financial assets arising from banking solutions must be deposited in accounts custody by the BACEN or invested in Brazilian National Treasury Bonds, in order to guarantee the deposits from banking customers.

In March 31, 2023, the balances in transit were R$ 230,196 (December 31, 2022 - R$ 243,782).

F-12

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

5.5.	Loans and financing and Obligations to FIDC quota holders
5.5.1.	Changes in loans and financing and obligations to FIDC quota holders
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	Balance at 12/31/2022		Additions		Disposals			Payment			Changes in Exchange Rates			Interest		Balance at 03/31/2023
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Obligations to FIDC AR III quota holders (Note 5.5.2.1)		952,780		—		—			(347,686	)		—			29,583		634,677
Obligations to FIDC TAPSO quota holders (Note 5.5.2.2)		22,468		—		—			(23,021	)		—			553		—
Leases (Note 5.5.2.3)		200,147		26,527		(10,408	)		(21,840	)		(94	)		4,462		198,794
Bonds (Note 5.5.2.4)		2,587,303		—		—			—			(68,984	)		26,764		2,545,083
Bank borrowings (Note 5.5.2.5)		1,788,427		1,049,990		—			(1,675,853	)		—			48,825		1,211,389
		5,551,125		1,076,517		(10,408	)		(2,068,400	)		(69,078	)		110,187		4,589,943
5.5.2.	Description of loans and financing and obligations to FIDC quota holders
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In the ordinary course of the business, the Company funds its prepayment business through a mix of own cash, debt and receivables sales.

5.5.2.1.	Obligations to FIDC AR III quota holders

In August 2020, the first series of FIDC AR III senior quotas was issued, with an amount of up to R$ 2,500,000, and maturity in August 2023. They were issued for 36 months, with a grace period of 15 months to repay the principal amount. During the grace period, the payment of interest is made every three months. After this period, the amortization of the principal and the payment of interest is every three months. The benchmark return rate is CDI

1.5% per year.

Payments of R$ 312,500 refer to the amortization of the principal and R$ 35,186 refer to the payment of interest of the first series of FIDC AR III.

5.5.2.2.	Obligations to FIDC TAPSO quota holders

In March 2021, the Group negotiated an amendment of the contract to postpone the payment date of the principal to March 2022 and the benchmark return rate became 100% of the CDI + 1.50% per year.

In February 2022, the Group negotiated an amendment of the contract to postpone the payment date of the principal to March 2023 and the benchmark return rate became 100% of the CDI + 1.80% per year.

5.5.2.3.	Leases

The Group has lease contracts for various items of offices, vehicles and software in its operations. The Group’s obligations under its leases are secured by the lessor’s title to the leased assets. Generally, the Group is restricted from assigning and subleasing the leased assets.

5.5.2.4.	Bonds

Bonds were issued in 2021, raising USD 500 million in 7-year notes with a final yield of 3.95%. The total issuance was R$ 2,510,350 (R$ 2,477,408 net of the offering transaction costs, which will be amortized over the course of the debt). The Group has a hedge to this loan, see note 5.6.1.

5.5.2.5.	Bank borrowings

The Group issued CCBs (bilateral unsecured term loans), with multiple counterparties and maturities from short term (less than 12 months). The principal and the interests of this type of loan are mainly paid at maturity. The proceeds of these loans were used mainly for the advance payments to acquiring customers.

F-13

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

5.6.	Derivative financial instruments, net
	March 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
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Cross-currency interest rate swap used as hedge accounting instrument (Note 5.6.1)		(230,087	)		(190,902	)
Derivatives used as economic hedge instrument (Note 5.6.2)		1,376			(6,395	)
Call options to acquire additional interest in subsidiaries		14,261			23,983
Derivative financial instruments, net		(214,450	)		(173,314	)
5.6.1	Hedge accounting – bonds
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During 2021, the Company entered into hedge operations to protect its inaugural dollar bonds (Note 5.5.2.4), subject to foreign exchange exposure using cross-currency interest rate swap contracts. The transactions have been designated for hedge accounting and classified as cash flow hedge of the variability of the designated cash flows of the dollar denominated bonds due to changes in the exchange rate. The details of the cross-currency swaps and the position of asset, liability and equity as of March 31, 2023, are presented as follows.

Notional in US$	Pay rate in local currency	Trade date	Due date
50,000	CDI + 2.94%	June 23, 2021	June 16, 2028	(19,855	)	(14,344	)	9,763	(15,274	)
50,000	CDI + 2.90%	June 24, 2021	June 16, 2028	(19,434	)	(14,259	)	9,661	(14,836	)
50,000	CDI + 2.90%	June 24, 2021	June 16, 2028	(20,375	)	(14,320	)	9,906	(15,961	)
75,000	CDI + 2.99%	June 30, 2021	June 16, 2028	(32,464	)	(21,666	)	15,381	(26,179	)
50,000	CDI + 2.99%	June 30, 2021	June 16, 2028	(21,972	)	(14,465	)	10,339	(17,846	)
50,000	CDI + 2.98%	June 30, 2021	June 16, 2028	(21,597	)	(14,434	)	10,240	(17,403	)
25,000	CDI + 2.99%	July 15, 2021	June 16, 2028	(12,202	)	(7,313	)	5,485	(10,374	)
25,000	CDI + 2.99%	July 15, 2021	June 16, 2028	(12,265	)	(7,313	)	5,503	(10,455	)
50,000	CDI + 2.96%	July 16, 2021	June 16, 2028	(27,767	)	(14,817	)	11,843	(24,793	)
25,000	CDI + 3.00%	August 6, 2021	June 16, 2028	(13,635	)	(7,375	)	5,841	(12,101	)
25,000	CDI + 2.85%	August 10, 2021	June 16, 2028	(14,343	)	(7,465	)	6,039	(12,917	)
25,000	CDI + 2.81%	August 11, 2021	June 16, 2028	(14,178	)	(7,395	)	5,980	(12,763	)
			Net amount	(230,087	)	(145,166	)	105,981	(190,902	)

All values are in US Dollars.

^(a)^	Recognized in the statement of<br>profit or loss, in “Financial expenses, net”. The amount recognized during the three month in March 31, 2022 was a loss of<br>R$ 478,876.
^(b)^	Recognized in equity, in “Other<br>comprehensive income”. The balance in the cash flow hedge reserve as of March 31, 2023 is a loss of R$ 155,385 (2022 - loss of<br>R$ 142,716).
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5.6.2	Economic hedge
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5.6.2.1	Currency hedge
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The Group is party to non-deliverable forward (“NDF”) contracts with different counterparties approved by the Board of Directors following the Counterparty Policy to hedge its foreign currency risk. As of March 31, 2023, the contracted exchange rate is between 5.10 and 5.26 Brazilian Reais per each 1.00 U.S. Dollar, covering an amount of US$ 14,181. The maturity of the operations is up to April 2023. In the three months ended March 31, 2023, the amount related to these derivatives recognized in Statement of profit or loss was a revenue of R$ 14,840 (revenue of R$ 45,945 in the three months ended March 31, 2022).

F-14

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

5.6.2.2	Interest rates hedge

The Group mitigates the interest rate risk generated by the gap between its prepayments of receivables (fixed rate) and its funding activities (either fixed or floating) with mixed maturities. This hedge is executed over-the-counter ("OTC") with multiple financial institutions following its Counterparty Policy. The contracted annual rate is between 9.1% and 14.3%. The notional of the operations is R$ 5,541,019 and its maturity is up to July 2024. In the three months ended March 31, 2023, the amount related to these derivatives recognized in Statement of profit or loss was an expense of R$ 2,480 (expense of R$ 3,489 in the three months ended March 31, 2022).

5.7.	Financial risk management

The Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: credit risk, market risk (including foreign exchange risk, cash flow or fair value interest rate risk, and price risk), liquidity risk and fraud risk. The Group’s overall financial risk management program seeks to minimize potential adverse effects from its financial results. The Group uses derivative financial instruments to mitigate certain risk exposures. It is the Group’s policy not to engage in derivatives for speculative purposes.

Financial risk management is carried out by the global treasury department (“Global Treasury”) at the Group level, designed by the integrated risk management team, following policies approved by the Board of Directors. Global treasury identifies, evaluates, and hedges financial risks in close co-operation with the Group’s operating units. On the specific level of the subsidiaries, mostly the operations related to merchant acquiring operation in Brazil, the local treasury department (“Local Treasury”) executes and manages the financial instruments under the specific policies, respecting the Group’s strategy. The Board has approved policies and limits that should be followed by Global and Local Treasury in managing financial risks. Policies include policies for managing liquidity and counterparty risks and different levels of approval are required for entering into financial instruments depending on its nature and the type of risk associated.

The global and local hikes on rates and the continued turbulence in capital markets may adversely affect the ability to access capital to meet liquidity needs, execute the existing strategy, pursue further business expansion, and maintain revenue growth. The risks are being monitored closely, and the Group intends to follow health and safety guidelines as they evolve.

5.8.	Financial instruments by category
5.8.1	Financial assets by category
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	Amortized cost		FVPL		FVOCI		Total
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At March 31, 2023
Short and Long-term investments		—		3,258,119		33,048		3,291,167
Financial assets from banking solution		—		4,026,540		—		4,026,540
Accounts receivable from card issuers		—		—		18,939,968		18,939,968
Trade accounts receivable		481,420		11,722		—		493,142
Derivative financial instruments^(a)^		—		27,311		—		27,311
Receivables from related parties		10,253		—		—		10,253
Other assets		312,277		—		—		312,277
		803,950		7,323,692		18,973,016		27,100,658
At December 31, 2022
Short and Long-term investments		—		3,636,687		31,850		3,668,537
Financial assets from banking solution		—		3,960,871		—		3,960,871
Accounts receivable from card issuers		6,992		—		20,741,865		20,748,857
Trade accounts receivable		495,180		26,866		—		522,046
Derivative financial instruments^(a)^		—		36,400		—		36,400
Receivables from related parties		10,053		—		—		10,053
Other assets		341,200		—		—		341,200
		853,425		7,660,824		20,773,715		29,287,964

F-15

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

5.8.2	Financial liabilities by category
	Amortized cost		FVPL		Total
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At March 31, 2023
Deposits from banking customers		3,902,150		—		3,902,150
Accounts payable to clients		15,568,580		—		15,568,580
Trade accounts payable		496,712		—		496,712
Loans and financing		3,955,266		—		3,955,266
Obligations to FIDC quota holders		634,677		—		634,677
Derivative financial instruments		—		241,761		241,761
Other liabilities		164,972		630,790		795,762
		24,722,357		872,551		25,594,908
At December 31, 2022
Deposits from banking customers		4,023,679		—		4,023,679
Accounts payable to clients		16,614,513		—		16,614,513
Trade accounts payable		596,044		—		596,044
Loans and financing		4,575,877		—		4,575,877
Obligations to FIDC quota holders		975,248		—		975,248
Derivative financial instruments		—		209,714		209,714
Other liabilities		144,893		611,279		756,172
		26,930,254		820,993		27,751,247
5.9.	Fair value measurement
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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:

	March 31, 2023					December 31, 2022
	Book value		Fair value		Hierarchy level	Book value		Fair value		Hierarchy level
Financial assets
Short and Long-term investments^(a)^		3,291,167		3,291,167	I /II		3,668,537		3,668,537	I /II
Financial assets from banking solution^(e)^		4,026,540		4,026,540	I		3,960,871		3,960,871	I
Accounts receivable from card issuers^(b)^		18,939,968		18,939,774	II		20,748,857		20,748,668	II
Trade accounts receivable ^(c)(d)^		493,142		493,142	II / III		522,046		522,046	II / III
Derivative financial instruments^(e)^		27,311		27,311	II		36,400		36,400	II
Receivables from related parties^(c)^		10,253		10,253	II		10,053		10,053	II
Other assets^(c)^		312,277		312,277	II		341,200		341,200	II
		27,100,658		27,100,464			29,287,964		29,287,775
Financial liabilities
Deposits from banking customers^(d)^		3,902,150		3,902,150	II		4,023,679		4,023,679	II
Accounts payable to clients^(g)^		15,568,580		14,490,349	II		16,614,513		16,025,373	II
Trade accounts payable		496,712		496,712	II		596,044		596,044	II
Loans and financing^(f)^		3,955,266		3,962,045	II		4,575,877		4,564,864	II
Obligations to FIDC quota holders^(e)^		634,677		665,133	II		975,248		973,614	II
Derivative financial instruments^(f)^		241,761		241,761	II		209,714		209,714	II
Other liabilities^(c)(h)(i)^		795,762		795,762	II/III		756,172		756,172	II/III
		25,594,908		24,553,912			27,751,247		27,149,460
^(a)^	Listed<br> securities are classified as level I and unlisted securities classified as level II, for<br> those the fair value is determined using valuation techniques, which employ the use of market<br> observable inputs.
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^(b)^	For<br> Accounts receivable from card issuers measured at FVOCI, fair value is estimated by discounting<br> future cash flows using market rates for similar items. For those measured at amortized cost,<br> carrying values are assumed to approximate their fair values, taking into consideration that<br> the realization of these balances and short settlement terms.
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^(c)^	The<br> carrying values of Trade accounts receivable, Receivables from related parties, Other assets,<br> Trade accounts payable and Other liabilities are assumed to approximate their fair values,<br> taking into consideration that the realization of these balances, and settlement terms do<br> not exceed 60 days.
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^(d)^	Included<br> in Trade accounts receivable there are Loans designated at FVPL with an amount of R$ 11,722<br> . In the three months ended March 31, 2023, this portfolio registered a gain of R$ 3,590<br> (loss of R$ 147,312 - March 31, 2022), and total net cashflow effect was an inflow of R$<br> 18,734 (R$ 253,513 - March 31, 2022). Loans fair value are valued using valuation techniques,<br> which employ the use of market unobservable inputs, and therefore is classified as level<br> III in the hierarchy level.
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F-16

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

As of December 31, 2022	26,866
Collections	(18,734	)
Interest income recognized in the statement of profit or loss as Financial Income	119,990
Fair value recognized in the statement of profit or loss as Financial Income	(116,400	)
As of March 31, 2023	11,722

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of Loans designated at FVPL categorized within Level III of the fair value hierarchy, are the expected loss rate and the discount rate used to evaluate the asset. To calculate expected loss rate, the Company considers a list of assumptions, the main being: an individual projection of client’s transactions, the probability of each contract to default and scenarios of recovery. These main inputs are periodically reviewed, or when there is an event that may affect the probabilities and curves applied to the portfolio.

In determining the discount rate, we consider that the rate should be a current rate commensurate with the nature of the loan portfolio and the valuation method used. When rates for actual recent transactions are available and appropriate to reflect the interest rate as of the measurement date, we consider those rates. When such rates are not available, we also obtain non-binding quotes. Based on all available information we make a judgment as to the rate to be used. In prior periods we used the interest rate that we paid to senior holders of FIDCs on recent transactions. Considering we did not raise funding through FIDCs since February 2021 and the changes observed in the benchmark interest rate in Brazil and in the credit markets we currently build an interest rate curve for unsecured loans granted to us based on recent loans obtained and in quotes from financial institutions.

The Group enters into derivative financial instruments with financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings. Derivative financial instruments are valued using valuation techniques, which employ the use of market observable inputs.

^(e)^	The fair value of deposits from banking customers is assumed to approximate their amortized cost considering<br>the immediate liquidity due to costumers’ payment account deposits.
^(f)^	The fair values of Loans and financing, and Obligations to FIDC quota holders are estimated by discounting<br>future contractual cash flows at the interest rates available in the market that are available to the Group for similar financial instruments.
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^(g)^	The fair value of Accounts payable to clients is estimated by discounting future contractual cash flows<br>at the average of interest rates applicable in prepayment business.
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^(h)^	There are contingent considerations included in Other liabilities arising on business combinations that<br>are measured at FVPL. Fair values are estimated in accordance with pre-determined formulas explicit in the contracts with selling shareholders.<br>The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of contingent consideration categorized within Level III of the<br>fair value hierarchy are based on projections of revenue, net debt, number of clients, net margin and the discount rates used to evaluate<br>the liability. The movement and balance of the contingent consideration are as follows:
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As of December 31, 2022	309,856
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Additions (Note 19.1.3)	1,717
Payments	(3,300	)
Interest recognized in the statement of profit or loss as Financial expenses, net	9,818
As of March 31, 2023	318,091

The Group has performed sensitivity analysis considering an increase of 10% and a decrease of 10% in projections of revenue and EBITDA. The result was an increase of contingent consideration in the total amount of R$ 51,695 considering increase in unobservable inputs and a decrease of contingent consideration in the total amount of R$ 52,024 considering decrease in unobservable inputs.

^(i)^

The Group issued put options over Reclame Aqui’s non-controlling interests, together the with business combination occurred in 2022. The Company does not have a present ownership interest in the shares held by non-controlling shareholders, so the Group has elected as accounting policy for such put options to derecognize the non-controlling interests at each reporting date as if it was acquired at that date and recognize a financial liability at the present value of the amount payable on exercise of the non-controlling interests put option. The difference between the amount recognized as financial liability and the non-controlling interests derecognized at each period is recognized as an equity transaction. The amount of R$ 270,931 was recorded in the consolidated statement of financial position as of March 31, 2023 as a financial liability under Other liabilities (2022 - 264,291).

F-17

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

As of March 31, 2023, there were no transfers between the fair value measurements of Level I and Level II and between the fair value measurements of Level II and Level III.

6.	Recoverable taxes
	March 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
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Withholding income tax on finance income^(a)^		164,060		87,701
Income tax and social contribution		4,878		9,872
Others withholding income tax		18,809		36,212
Contributions over revenue^(b)^		945		3,410
Other taxes		19,173		13,761
		207,865		150,956
^(a)^	Refers<br> to income taxes withheld on financial income which will be offset against future income tax<br> payable.
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^(b)^	Refers<br> to credits taken on contributions on gross revenue for social integration program (PIS) and<br> social security (COFINS) to be offset in the following period against tax payables.
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7.	Income taxes
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StoneCo Ltd. is domiciled in Cayman and there is no income tax in that jurisdiction. The income earned by StoneCo Ltd. from its operations abroad can be subject to income tax at the main rate of 15%.

The combined rate applied to all entities in Brazil is 34%, comprising 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).

7.1.	Reconciliation of income tax expense

The following is a reconciliation of income tax expense to profit (loss) for the period, calculated by applying the combined Brazilian statutory rates at 34% for the periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022:

	Three months ended March 31,
	2023			2022
Profit (loss) before income taxes		306,812			(289,847	)
Brazilian statutory rate		34	%		34	%
Tax benefit/(expense) at the statutory rate		(104,316	)		98,548
Additions (exclusions):
Profit (loss) from entities subject to different tax rates		26,526			2,129
Profit (loss) from entities subject to different tax rates - Mark-to-market on equity securities designated at FVPL		10,395			(109,819	)
Other permanent differences		(9,355	)		(2,028	)
Equity pickup on associates		(348	)		(230	)
Unrecorded deferred taxes		(4,939	)		(14,377	)
Previously unrecognized on deferred income tax (temporary and tax losses)		358			—
Other tax incentives		557			2,586
Total income tax and social contribution benefit/(expense)		(81,122	)		(23,191	)
Effective tax rate		26	%		(8	%)
Current income tax and social contribution		(43,554	)		(67,810	)
Deferred income tax and social contribution		(37,568	)		44,619
Total income tax and social contribution benefit/(expense)		(81,122	)		(23,191	)

F-18

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

7.2.	Deferred income taxes by nature
	December 31, 2022			Recognized against other comprehensive income			Recognized against profit or loss			Recognized against goodwill ^(a)^			March 31,<br> 2023
---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Assets at FVOCI		215,730			(31,198	)		—			—			184,532
Losses available for offsetting against future taxable income		385,634			—			31,907			—			417,541
Other temporary differences		273,625			—			(41,130	)		—			232,495
Tax deductible goodwill		69,017			—			(10,104	)		—			58,913
Share-based compensation		58,815			—			7,674			—			66,489
Contingencies arising from business combinations		51,313			—			(654	)		—			50,659
Assets at FVPL		(993	)		—			864			—			(129	)
Technological innovation benefit		(31,557	)		—			(9,439	)		—			(40,996	)
Temporary differences under FIDC		(147,924	)		—			(23,606	)		—			(171,530	)
Intangible assets and property and equipment arising from business combinations		(693,936	)		—			6,920			(1,375	)		(688,391	)
Deferred tax, net		179,724			(31,198	)		(37,568	)		(1,375	)		109,583
^(a)^	See<br> more details in note 19.1.1.
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7.3.	Unrecognized deferred taxes
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The Group has accumulated tax loss carryforwards and other temporary differences in some subsidiaries in the amount of R$ 148,545 (December 31, 2022 – R$ 144,529) 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.

8.	Property and equipment
8.1.	Changes in Property and equipment
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	Balance at 12/31/2022			Additions			Disposals (a)			Transfers			Effects of hyperinflation			Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates			Balance at 03/31/2023
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Cost
Pin Pads & POS		1,948,382			230,187			(85,821	)		(2,731	)		—			—			2,090,017
IT equipment		262,405			9,822			(24	)		(2,189	)		—			17			270,031
Facilities		91,820			1,185			(801	)		(19,714	)		(5	)		(219	)		72,266
Machinery and equipment		23,521			2,107			(29	)		—			(37	)		(190	)		25,372
Furniture and fixtures		24,150			165			(516	)		(1,519	)		(27	)		23			22,276
Vehicles and airplane		27,296			14			—			—			(57	)		28			27,281
Construction in progress		50,320			45,676			(296	)		—			—			—			95,700
Right-of-use assets - equipment		4,823			—			—			(7	)		—			—			4,816
Right-of-use assets - vehicles		43,794			1,774			(8,226	)		—			—			—			37,342
Right-of-use assets - offices		205,450			23,251			(14,980	)		—			—			(116	)		213,605
		2,681,961			314,181			(110,693	)		(26,160	)		(126	)		(457	)		2,858,706
Depreciation
Pin Pads & POS		(740,468	)		(102,102	)		68,101			2,731			—			—			(771,738	)
IT equipment		(145,406	)		(13,311	)		8			2,189			—			3			(156,517	)
Facilities		(37,739	)		(3,269	)		675			19,714			—			26			(20,593	)
Machinery and equipment		(18,571	)		(941	)		71			—			—			38			(19,403	)
Furniture and fixtures		(7,054	)		(637	)		197			1,519			—			2			(5,973	)
Vehicles and airplane		(2,437	)		(782	)		—			—			—			3			(3,216	)
Right-of-use assets - equipment		(1,031	)		(24	)		—			7			—			—			(1,048	)
Right-of-use assets - Vehicles		(21,663	)		(3,908	)		7,408			—			—			—			(18,163	)
Right-of-use assets - Offices		(66,414	)		(11,658	)		6,558			—			—			112			(71,402	)
		(1,040,783	)		(136,632	)		83,018			26,160			—			184			(1,068,053	)
Property and equipment, net		1,641,178			177,549			(27,675	)		—			(126	)		(273	)		1,790,653
^(a)^	Includes<br> Pin Pad & POS derecognized for not being used by customers after a period of time
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F-19

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

8.2.	Depreciation and amortization charges

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

	Three months ended March 31,
	2023		2022
Cost of services		139,370		123,569
General and administrative expenses		61,195		48,943
Selling expenses		11,929		12,049
Other income (expenses), net		—		301
Depreciation and Amortization charges		212,494		184,862
Depreciation charge		136,632		118,296
Amortization charge		75,862		66,566
Depreciation and Amortization charges		212,494		184,862

F-20

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

9.	Intangible assets
9.1.	Changes in Intangible assets
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	Balance<br> at 12/31/2022			Additions			Disposals			Transfers			Effectsof hyperinflation			Effects<br> of changes in foreign exchange rates			Business<br> combination			Balance<br> at 03/31/2023
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Cost
Goodwill - acquisition<br> of subsidiaries		5,647,421			—			—			—			—			(1,002	)		(2,160	)		5,644,259
Customer relationship		1,793,405			6,285			—			—			—			—			1,940			1,801,630
Trademarks and patents		551,000			—			—			—			—			—			—			551,000
Software		1,162,311			57,966			—			9,569			(225	)		(1,009	)		2,104			1,230,716
Non-compete agreement		26,024			—			—			—			—			—			—			26,024
Operating license		5,674			—			—			—			—			—			—			5,674
Software in progress		66,820			5,378			(124	)		(9,569	)		—			—			—			62,505
Right-of-use<br> assets - Software		88,254			1,502			(68	)		(40,261	)		—			—			—			49,427
		9,340,909			71,131			(192	)		(40,261	)		(225	)		(2,011	)		1,884			9,371,235
Amortization
Customer relationship		(278,032	)		(17,491	)		—			—			—			—			—			(295,523	)
Trademarks and patents		(10,816	)		(2,351	)		—			—			—			—			—			(13,167	)
Software		(337,935	)		(48,007	)		—			—			—			466			—			(385,476	)
Non-compete agreement		(7,751	)		(1,302	)		—			—			—			—			—			(9,053	)
Operating license		(6,108	)		(16	)		—			—			—			—			—			(6,124	)
Right-of-use<br> assets - Software		(67,935	)		(6,695	)		11			40,261			—			—			—			(34,358	)
		(708,577	)		(75,862	)		11			40,261			—			466			—			(743,701	)
Intangible assets net		8,632,332			(4,731	)		(181	)		—			(225	)		(1,545	)		1,884			8,627,534
10.	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 controlling investors, 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 related parties:

	Three months ended March 31,
	2023			2022
Sales of services
Associates (legal and administrative services)^(a)^		38			7
		38			7
Purchases of goods and services
Associates (transaction services)^(b)^		(1,226	)		(681	)
		(1,226	)		(681	)
^(a)^	Related<br> to services provided to Delivery Much and Trinks.
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^(b)^	Related<br> mainly to expenses paid to Trinks, RH Software, Delivery Much Creditinfo Jamaica. Alpha Logo<br> and APP Sistemas for consulting services, marketing expenses and sales commissions and software<br> license to new customers 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.

F-21

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

10.1.	Balances

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


Loans to management personnel	6,037	6,121
Loans to associate	4,216	3,932
Receivables from related parties	10,253	10,053

As of March 31, 2023, 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.

The Group has outstanding loans with certain management personnel. The loans are payable in three to seven years from the date of issuance and accrue interest according to the National Consumer Price Index, the Brazilian Inter-Bank Rate or Libor plus an additional spread.

11.	Provision for contingencies

The Group companies are party to labor and civil 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.

11.1 Significantjudgments, estimates and assumptions

In March of 2023, the Group reassessed its estimates to measure contingencies classified as possible. The previous approach, which relied on the total amount claimed in both civil and labor disputes, has been revised by a methodology that considers precedents set by similar transactions. Under the new estimation methodology, the Company has begun to disclose contingent losses classified as possible based on the historical losses observed in relation to the performance of the portfolio. This change in accounting principles was made possible by the maturation of the litigation portfolio. Until December 2022, the estimates were performed at the level of each of the civil and the labor claim. The ultimate goal is to enhance the precision of the estimates.

No changes have been made to estimates of probable contingencies as they represent the best available information.

11.2.	Probable losses, 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 is summarized as follows:


Balance as of December 31, 2022	25,324		24,460		160,592		210,376
Additions	6,483		2,316		8,400		17,199
Reversals	(2,369	)	(12,485	)	(4,712	)	(19,566	)
Interests	820		963		4,989		6,772
Payments	(915	)	—		(14,697	)	(15,612	)
Balance as of March 31, 2023	29,343		15,254		154,572		199,169

The Group is part to legal suits and administrative proceedings filed with several courts and governmental agencies, in the ordinary course of their operations, involving civil and labor claims.

F-22

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

11.3.	Possible losses, not provided for in the statement of financial position

The Group has 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:


Civil	93,735	178,809
Labor	52,184	238,523
Tax	137,011	140,658
Total	282,930	557,990

The nature of the civil litigation is summarized as follows:

Some entities of the Group are parties to several civil lawsuits whose objects are connected with it’s ordinary operation. The lawsuits are related to (i) a potential underhand use of the payment accounts (possible wire fraud) in the amount of R$ 21,565 on March 31, 2023 (R$ 74,474 on December 31, 2022), (ii) collection of commercial partners, responsible for part of the capture and indication of commercial establishments, in the amount of R$ 10,544 on March 31, 2023 (R$ 10,461 on December 31, 2022), (iii) risk analysis and retention of receivables, in the amount of R$ 8,387 on March 31, 2023 (R$ 29,619 on December 31, 2022), (iv) subacquirers and/or its affiliated establishments discussing possible payment divergence, in the amount of R$ 4,782 on March 31, 2023 (R$ 7,839 on December 31, 2022) and (v) client discussing the existence of disputed transactions through credit card (Chargebacks), in the amount of R$ 1,842 on March 31, 2023 (R$ 5,344 on December 31, 2022).

The Group is also party to a lawsuit filed by a commercial partner whose discussion is about the license use of a software provided by the partner in the amount of R$ 25,123 on March 31, 2023 (none on December 31, 2022).

The nature of the labor litigation is summarized as follows:

In the labor courts, the Group is frequently sued in two cases: (i) labor claims by former employees and (ii) labor claims by former employees of outsourced companies, contracted by the Group. In these respective claims, the nature is mostly related to the placement of the claimant in a different trade union and payment of overtime. The value of these lawsuits is claimed by the former employees at the beginning of the proceeding. When the lawsuit starts, the amounts of possible contingencies usually correspond to the total amount requested by the claimants. Within further developments, this amount is re-evaluated and the risk amount reported may change, especially according to court decisions.

The nature of the tax litigation is summarized as follows:

Action for annulment of tax debits regarding the tax assessment issued by the state tax authorities on the understanding that the Company 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 ICMS tax at the rate of 25% and a fine equivalent to 50% of the update tax amount for failure to issue ancillary tax obligations. As of March 31, 2023, the updated amount recorded as a probable loss is R$ 25,505 (R$ 24,715 as of December 31, 2022), and the amount of R$ 28,552 (R$ 28,130 as of December 31, 2022) is considered as a possible loss (contingency arising from Linx´s acquisition).

During the third quarter of 2022, we received a tax assessment issued by the municipal tax Authority relating to the allegedly insufficient payment of tax on services. As March 31, 2023, the updated amount recorded is R$ 96,170 (R$ 93,605 as of December 31, 2022). The case, classified as possible loss. is being challenged at the administrative level of the court.

11.4.	Judicial deposits

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.

The amount of the judicial deposits as of March 31, 2023 is R$ 18,295 (2021 - R$ 17,682 as of December 31, 2022), which are included in Other assets in the non-current assets.

F-23

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

12.	Equity
12.1	Authorized capital
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The Company has an authorized share capital of USD 50 thousand, corresponding to 630,000,000 authorized shares with a par value of USD 0.000079365 each. Therefore, 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.

12.2.	Subscribed and paid-in capital and capital reserve

The Articles of Association provide that at any time when there are Class A common shares being 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 Law, the amount 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 Solvency Test which addresses the Company’s ability to pay debts as they fall due in the natural course of business.

Below are the movements of shares during the three months ended March 2023:

	Number of shares
	Class A		Class B		Total
At December 31, 2022		294,124,829		18,748,770		312,873,599
Vested awards^(a)^		323,829		—		323,829
At March 31, 2023		294,448,658		18,748,770		313,197,428
^(a)^	The<br> Company delivered 323,829 RSUs, through the issuance of shares.
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12.3.	Treasury shares
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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 May 13, 2019, the Company announced the adoption of its share repurchase program in an aggregate amount of up to US$ 200 million (the “Repurchase Program”). The Repurchase Program went into effect in the second quarter of 2019 and does not have a fixed expiration date. The Repurchase Program may be executed in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act.

As of March 2023 and December 2022, the Company holds 233,772 class A common shares in treasury.

F-24

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

13.	Earnings (loss) per share

Basic earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) for the period attributed to the owners of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period.

The numerator of the Earnings per Share (“EPS”) calculation is adjusted to allocate undistributed earnings as if all earnings for the period had been distributed. In determining the numerator of basic EPS, earnings attributable to the Group is allocated as follows:

	Three months ended March 31,
	2023		2022
Net income (loss) attributable to Owners of the Parent		226,639		(313,224	)
Numerator of basic and diluted EPS		226,639		(313,224	)

The following table contains the earnings per share of the Group for the three months ended March 31, 2023, 2022 (in thousands except share and per share amounts):


		2022
Numerator of basic EPS	226,639		(313,224	)
Weighted average number of outstanding shares	312,748,594		310,309,051
Denominator of basic EPS	312,748,594		310,309,051
Basic earnings (loss) per share - R	0.72		(1.01	)
Numerator of diluted EPS	226,639		(313,224	)
Share-based payments(a)	12,163,245		—
Weighted average number of outstanding shares	312,748,594		310,309,051
Denominator of diluted EPS	324,911,839		310,309,051
Diluted earnings (loss) per share - R	0.70		(1.01	)

All values are in US Dollars.

^(a)^

Diluted earnings per share are calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of shares outstanding, considering potentially convertible instruments. However, due to the loss for the period ended March 31, 2022, these instruments issued have a non-diluting effect, therefore, they were not considered in the total number of outstanding shares to determine the diluted loss per share.

F-25

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

14.	Revenue and income
14.1.	Timing of revenue recognition
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	Three months ended March 31,
---	---	---	---	---
	2023		2022
Net revenue from transaction activities and other services		733,056		554,920
Recognized at a point in time (a)		733,056		554,920
Net revenue from subscription services and equipment rental		445,129		432,151
Financial income		1,375,044		949,750
Other financial income		158,427		133,438
Recognized over time		1,978,600		1,515,339
Total revenue and income		2,711,656		2,070,259
^(a)^	Includes<br> R$ 81,958 of membership fees (R$ 48,985 in three months ended March, 31 2022) and R$ 27,212<br> of registry business fee (R$ 26,525 in three months ended March 31, 2022).
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15.	Expenses by nature
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	Three months ended March 31,
---	---	---	---	---	---
	2023			2022
Personnel expenses (Note 17.1)		688,360			555,401
Mark-to-market on equity securities designated at FVPL (Note 5.1(a))		(30,574	)		322,996
Transaction and client services costs(a)		287,660			304,516
Depreciation and amortization (Note 8.2)		212,494			184,862
Marketing expenses and sales commissions(b)		183,643			179,217
Third parties services		61,268			66,217
Other		77,332			37,973
Total expenses		1,480,183			1,651,182
^(a)^	Transaction<br> and client services costs include card transaction capturing services, card transaction and<br> settlement processing services, logistics costs, payment scheme fees, cloud services and<br> other costs.
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^(b)^	Marketing<br> expenses and sales commissions relate to marketing and advertising expenses, and commissions<br> paid to sales related partnerships.
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F-26

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

16. Financialexpenses, net

	Three months ended March 31,
	2023		2022
Finance cost on sale of receivables		714,711		441,299
Cost of bond (Note 5.5.1.and 5.6.1)		102,946		81,395
Other interest on loans and financing (Note 5.5.1.)		83,423		142,192
Other		22,559		43,361
Total expenses		923,639		708,247
17.	Employee benefits
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17.1.	Employee benefits expenses
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	Three months ended March 31,
---	---	---	---	---
	2023		2022
Wages and salaries		486,489		386,868
Social security costs		101,558		83,074
Profit sharing and annual bonuses		30,195		58,245
Share-based payments		70,118		27,214
		688,360		555,401
17.2.	Share-based payment plans
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The Group provides benefits to employees and board members of the Group through share-based incentives. The following table outlines the key share-based awards movements as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

	Equity
	RSU			PSU		Options		Total
Number of shares
Balance as of December 31, 2022		11,507,221			7,320,367		45,159		18,872,747
Granted		280,700			462,862		—		743,562
Delivered		(429,823	)		—		—		(429,823	)
Balance as of March 31, 2023		11,358,098			7,783,229		45,159		19,186,486

The Group recorded in capital reserve the amount of R$ 59,437 (2022 - R$ 189,050) related to share-based payments.

17.2.1.	RSU - Restricted share units

The Group offers a Long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”) that enables the grant of equity-based awards to employees and other service providers with respect to its Class A common shares, and it has granted restricted share unit (“RSUs”) to certain key employees under the LTIP to incentivize and reward such individuals. These awards are scheduled to vest over up to ten years period, subject to and conditioned upon the achievement of certain performance conditions. Assuming achievement of these performance conditions, awards are settled in, or delivered as Class A common shares. If the applicable performance conditions are not achieved, the awards are forfeited for no consideration.

F-27

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

In the first quarter of 2023, the Company has granted 280,700 RSU’s with an average grant-date fair value of R$ 45.65, which were determined based on the fair value of the equity instruments granted and the exchange rate, both at the grant date. Moreover, there were 429,823 RSUs vested in the first quarter, resulting on a delivery of 323,829 shares net of withholding taxes.

In March 31, 2023 there are no vested RSU to be issued to beneficiaries. The total expense, including taxes and social charges, recognized as Other income (expenses), net for the program on the period was R$ 62,128 (2022 - R$23,526).

17.2.2.	PSU - Performance share units

As part of LTIP, the Group granted awards of performance share units (“PSUs”). These awards are equity classified and give beneficiaries the right to receive shares if the Group reaches minimum levels of total shareholder return (“TSR”) for a specific period. The PSUs granted do not result in delivering shares to beneficiaries and expire if the minimum performance condition is not met. The fair value of the awards 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 compensation 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. 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. The main two inputs to the model were: Risk–free interest rate and annual volatility, based on the Company and similar players’ historical stock price.

To estimate the number of awards that are considered vested for accounting purposes we consider exclusively whether the service condition is met but reaching the TSR targets is ignored. As such even, if TSR targets are ultimately not achieved the expense will remain recognized.

In the first quarter of 2023, the Company granted 462,862 new PSUs with an average grant-date fair value of R$ 3.15. 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 grant mentioned above, the main two inputs to the model were: (i) Risk–free interest rate between of 4.02% and 4,49% according to 3-month Libor forward curve for 3 and 5 years period, and ii) annual volatility between 80.0% and 83.2%, based on the Company’s historical stock price.

In March 31, 2023 there are no vested PSU to be issued to beneficiaries. The total expense, including taxes and social charges, recognized as Other income (expenses), net for the program on the period was R$ 7,961 (2022 - R$ 3,784).

17.2.3.	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 March 31, 2023 14,592 stock options were exercisable.

The total expense, including taxes and social charges, recognized as Other income (expenses), net for the program on the period was R$ 29 (2022 - R$ 41).

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StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

18.	Other disclosures on cash flows
18.1.	Non-cash operating activities
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	March 31, 2023			March 31, 2022
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Fair value adjustment on loans designated at FVPL		(116,400	)		(147,313	)
Fair value adjustment on equity securities designated at FVPL		30,574			(322,996	)
Fair value adjustment to accounts receivable from card issuers		(91,757	)		46,415
Fair value adjustment on equity instruments/listed securities designated at FVOCI		(393	)		—
Interest income received on accounts payable to clients		1,321,504			930,054
Finance cost of sale of receivables on Accounts receivable from card issuers		(714,711	)		(441,299	)
18.2.	Non-cash investing activities
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	March 31, 2023		March 31, 2022
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Property and equipment and intangible assets acquired through lease		25,835		9,867
18.3.	Non-cash financing activities
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	March 31, 2023		March 31, 2022
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Unpaid consideration for acquisition of non-controlling shares		1,277		1,518
Shares of the Company delivered at Reclame Aqui acquisition		—		169,864
18.4.	Property and equipment, and intangible assets
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	March 31, 2023			March 31, 2022
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Additions of property and equipment (Note 8.1)		(314,181	)		(226,422	)
Additions of right of use (IFRS 16) (Note 8.1)		25,025			9,867
Payments from previous period		(176,835	)		(51,614	)
Purchases not paid at period end		125,906			45,595
Prepaid purchases of POS		(244	)		85,771
Purchases of property and equipment		(340,329	)		(136,803	)
Additions of intangible assets (Note 9.1)		(71,131	)		(64,563	)
Additions of right of use (IFRS 16) (Note 9.1)		1,502			—
Payments from previous period		(6,593	)		(41,898	)
Purchases not paid at period end		161			1,001
Capitalization of borrowing costs		—			415
Purchases and development of intangible assets		(76,061	)		(105,045	)
Net book value of disposed assets (Notes 8.1 and 9.1)		27,855			37,343
Net book value of disposed Leases		(10,407	)		(21,452	)
Gain (loss) on disposal of property and equipment and intangible assets		(14,948	)		4,485
Outstanding balance		(2,295	)		—
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment and intangible assets		205			20,376

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StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

19.	Business combinations
19.1.	Acquisitions in 2022 – assessments concluded in 2023
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In 2022, our controlled company Questor conducted business combination with Hubcount. The acquisition of this company was measured in 2022 based on preliminary assessments and included in the December 31, 2022 consolidated financial statements. The assessments were completed in the first quarter of 2023. The effects of the differences between the preliminary assessments (as originally recognized on December 31, 2022) and the final assessments are presented below.

19.1.1.	Financial position of the business acquired

The net assets acquired, at fair value, on the date of the business combination, and the goodwill amount originated in the transaction considering the preliminary and the final assessments are presented below.

Fair value	Preliminary amounts<br> <br><br> <br>(as presented on December 31, 2022)
Cash and cash equivalents		36	—		36
Trade accounts receivable		235	—		235
Recoverable taxes		42	—		42
Property and equipment		205	—		205
Intangible assets - Customer relationship^(a)^		—	1,940		1,940
Intangible assets - Software^(a)^		—	2,104		2,104
Other assets		460	—		460
Total assets		978	4,044		5,022
Trade accounts payable		79	—		79
Labor and social security liabilities		313	—		313
Taxes payable		41	—		41
Deferred tax liabilities		—	1,375		1,375
Other liabilities		87	—		87
Total liabilities		520	1,375		1,895
Net assets and liabilities^(b)^		458	2,669		3,127
Consideration paid (Note 19.1.3)		10,615	509		11,124
Goodwill		10,157	(2,160	)	7,997
^(a)^	The<br> Group carried out a fair value assessment of the assets acquired in the business combination,<br> having identified customer relationship, and software as intangible assets. Details on the<br> methods and assumptions adopted to evaluate these assets are described on Note 19.1.2.
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^(b)^	The<br> net assets recognized in the December 31, 2022 financial statements were based on a provisional<br> assessment of their fair value while the Group sought an independent valuation for the intangible<br> assets owned by Hubcount. The valuation had not been completed by the date the 2022 financial<br> statements were approved for issue by the Board of Directors. In the first quarter of 2023,<br> the valuation was completed.
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StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

19.1.2.	Intangible assets recognized from business combinations

The assumptions adopted to measure the fair value of intangible assets identified in the business combination are described below.

19.1.2.1.Customer relationship

	Hubcount
Amount	1,940
Method of evaluation	MEEM (*)
Estimated useful life (a)	7 years and 2 months
Discount rate (b)	15.3
Source of information	Acquirer’s management internal projections
^(*)^	Multi-Period Excess Earnings Method<br>(“MEEM”)
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^(a)^	Useful<br> lives were estimated based on internal benchmarks.
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^(b)^	Discount<br> rate used was equivalent to the weighted average cost of capital combined with the sector’s<br> risk.
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19.1.2.2.Software

	Hubcount
Amount	2,104
Method of evaluation	Relief from royalties
Estimated useful life^(a)^	5 years
Discount rate^(b)^	15.3
Source of information	Historical data
(a)	Useful<br> lives were estimated based on internal benchmarks.
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(b)	Discount<br> rate used was equivalent to the weighted average cost of capital combined with the sector’s<br> risk.
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19.1.3.	Consideration paid
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The consideration paid on business combination is composed by the sum of the following values, if any: (i) consideration transferred, (ii) non-controlling interest in the acquiree and (iii) fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree. The consideration paid in the preliminary and the final assessments is presented as follows.

	Preliminary amounts<br> <br><br> <br>(as presented on December 31, 2022)
Cash consideration paid to the selling shareholders		7,500	—		7,500
Cash consideration to be paid to the selling shareholders		3,000	(341	)	2,659
Call option		—	(1,534	)	(1,534	)
Contingent consideration (a)		—	1,717		1,717
Non-controlling interest in the acquiree		115	667		782
Total		10,615	509		11,124
^(a)^	Refers<br> to contingent consideration that may be paid in 2024, the amount is based on predetermined<br> formulas which consider mainly the net revenue of Hubcount at the end of 2023.
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StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

20.	Segment information

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, digital banking, credit, insurance solutions as well as the registry business TAG.

• Software: Comprised of two main activities (i) Core, which is comprised by POS/ERP solutions, TEF and QR Code gateways, reconciliation and CRM, and (ii) Digital, which includes OMS, e-commerce platforms, engagement tools, ads solutions and marketplace hubs.

• Non allocated activities: Comprised of non-strategic businesses, including results on disposal / discontinuation of non-core businesses.

The Group used and continues to use Adjusted net income (loss) as the measure reported to the CODM about the performance of each segment.

The measurement of Adjusted net income (loss) from January 1, 2023 no longer excludes share-based compensation expenses in the segmented statement of profit or loss, also, from April 1, 2022 no longer excludes bond issuance expenses in the segmented statement of profit or loss . As such in the statement of profit or loss as from January 1, 2023 the share-based and bond issuance expenses are included in segments Statement of Profit or Loss. Information for prior periods (including the comparative periods and results from January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023) have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the new criteria as presented below. The effect in Adjusted net income of no longer excluding share-based compensation expenses from January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023 amounts to R$ 33,041.

In order to facilitate the comparison of segment result on a consistent basis, we present as additional information the segment statements of profit or loss: (i) for the three months ended March 31, 2022 the reconciliation of net income (loss) excluding bond and share-based compensation expense, which was our criteria at the time.

20.1.	Segmented Statement of Profit or Loss
	March 31, 2023
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	Financial Services			Software			Non allocated
Total revenue and income		2,335,926			358,218			17,512
Cost of services		(555,272	)		(164,196	)		(1,808	)
Administrative expenses		(170,930	)		(83,458	)		(8,064	)
Selling expenses		(314,827	)		(68,952	)		(6,149	)
Financial expenses, net		(895,018	)		(13,631	)		(236	)
Other income (expenses), net		(92,627	)		(11,011	)		(438	)
Total adjusted expenses		(2,028,674	)		(341,248	)		(16,695	)
Loss on investment in associates		(1,273	)		(107	)		357
Adjusted profit (loss) before income taxes		305,979			16,863			1,174
Income taxes and social contributions		(79,081	)		(8,377	)		39
Adjusted net income (loss) for the period		226,898			8,486			1,213

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StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

	March 31, 2022
	Financial Services			Software			Non allocated
Total revenue and income		1,721,259			326,617			22,384
Cost of services		(498,956	)		(172,537	)		(2,875	)
Administrative expenses		(131,130	)		(74,451	)		(9,183	)
Selling expenses		(322,960	)		(56,560	)		(4,222	)
Financial expenses, net		(612,472	)		(8,561	)		(81,069	)
Other income (expenses), net		(22,970	)		(1,761	)		(1,053	)
Total adjusted expenses		(1,588,488	)		(313,870	)		(98,402	)
Loss on investment in associates		—			(440	)		(237	)
Adjusted profit (loss) before income taxes		132,771			12,307			(76,255	)
Income taxes and social contributions		(15,963	)		(10,143	)		(154	)
Adjusted net income (loss) for the period		116,808			2,164			(76,409	)
Additional information:
Share-based compensation, net of tax		9,113			2			8
Bond expenses		—			—			80,559
Adjusted net income (loss) for the period presented on March 31, 2022		125,921			2,166			4,158
20.2.	Reconciliation of segment adjusted net income (loss) for the period with net income (loss) in the consolidatedfinancial statements
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	March 31, 2023			March 31, 2022
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Adjusted net income – Financial Services		226,898			116,808
Adjusted net income (loss) – Software		8,486			2,164
Adjusted net income (loss) – Non allocated		1,213			(76,409	)
Segment adjusted net income		236,597			42,563
Adjustments from adjusted net income to consolidated net income (loss)
Mark-to-market from the investment in Banco Inter		30,574			(322,996	)
Amortization of fair value adjustment ^(a)^		(33,673	)		(24,908	)
Other income ^(b)^		(14,105	)		(10,766	)
Tax effect on adjustments		6,297			3,069
Consolidated net income (loss)		225,690			(313,038	)
^(a)^	Related<br> to acquisitions. Consists of expenses resulting from the changes of the fair value adjustments<br> as a result of the application of the acquisition method.
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^(b)^	Consists<br> of the fair value adjustment related to associates call option, M&A and, earn-out interests<br> related to acquisitions. As mentioned above, Bond issuance expenses was part of the criteria<br> from adjusted net income we used up to December 31, 2022, The effect in Adjusted net income<br> of no longer excluding Bond issuance expenses from January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 amounts<br> to R$ 80,559.
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