EX-99.1 2 dp193651_ex9901.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

 

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 Consolidated Financial 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.

 

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StoneCo Ltd.

Unaudited interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position  

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais)

 

   Notes  March 31, 2023  December 31, 2022
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 

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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)

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StoneCo Ltd.

Unaudited interim consolidated statement of other comprehensive income 

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)

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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 to owners of the parent      
         Capital reserve                  
   Notes  Issued capital  Additional paid-in capital  Transactions among shareholders  Special reserve  Other reserves  Total  Treasury shares  Other comprehensive income  Retained earnings  Total  Non-controlling 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 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 business combination and sold              (703,656)           (703,656)   873,520            169,864        169,864 
Non-controlling interests arising 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 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 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)

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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)

 

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. Seasonality of operations

 

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

 

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

 

2.1.Basis of preparation

 

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.

 

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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)

 

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

 

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).

 

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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)

 

4.Cash and cash equivalents

 

   March 31, 2023  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 

 

5.Financial instruments

 

5.1.Short and Long-term investments

 

   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 of Brazilian Treasury Notes (“LFTs”), structured notes linked to LFTs and corporate bonds in the amount of R$ 520,059, R$ 2,630,883 and R$ 104,741 (2022 R$ 923,098, R$ 2,159,938 and R$ 369,082) respectively, with maturities greater than three months, indexed to fixed and floating rates. As of March 31, 2023, bonds of listed companies are mainly indexed to fixed rates in USD and hedged to Brazilian reais using Non Deliverable Forwards (NDFs).

 

(b)Comprised of ordinary shares of listed and unlisted entities. These assets are measured at fair value, and the Group elected asset by asset the recognition of the changes in fair value of the existing listed and unlisted equity instruments through profit or loss (“FVPL”) or other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”). Fair value of unlisted equity instruments as of March 31, 2023, was determined based on negotiations of the securities.

 

Assets at FVPL

 

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 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 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

 

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  December 31, 2022
       
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 receivable from card issuers, net of interchange fees, as a result of processing transactions with clients.

 

(b)Accounts receivable from other acquirers related to PSP (Payment Service Provider) transactions.

 

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

 

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

 

   March 31, 2023  December 31, 2022
       
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

 

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

 

   Balance at 12/31/2022  Additions  Disposals  Payment  Changes in Exchange Rates  Interest  Balance at 03/31/2023
                      
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

 

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
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)

 

5.6.1Hedge accounting – bonds

 

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$  Notional in R$  Pay rate in local currency  Trade date  Due date  Fair value as of March 31, 2023 – Asset (Liability)  Loss recognized in income in three months ended March 31, 2023(a)  Gain recognized in OCI in three months ended March 31, 2023(b)  Fair value as of December 31, 2022 – Asset (Liability)
                         
50,000   248,500   CDI + 2.94%  June 23, 2021  June 16, 2028   (19,855)   (14,344)   9,763    (15,274)
50,000   247,000   CDI + 2.90%  June 24, 2021  June 16, 2028   (19,434)   (14,259)   9,661    (14,836)
50,000   248,500   CDI + 2.90%  June 24, 2021  June 16, 2028   (20,375)   (14,320)   9,906    (15,961)
75,000   375,263   CDI + 2.99%  June 30, 2021  June 16, 2028   (32,464)   (21,666)   15,381    (26,179)
50,000   250,700   CDI + 2.99%  June 30, 2021  June 16, 2028   (21,972)   (14,465)   10,339    (17,846)
50,000   250,110   CDI + 2.98%  June 30, 2021  June 16, 2028   (21,597)   (14,434)   10,240    (17,403)
25,000   127,353   CDI + 2.99%  July 15, 2021  June 16, 2028   (12,202)   (7,313)   5,485    (10,374)
25,000   127,353   CDI + 2.99%  July 15, 2021  June 16, 2028   (12,265)   (7,313)   5,503    (10,455)
50,000   259,890   CDI + 2.96%  July 16, 2021  June 16, 2028   (27,767)   (14,817)   11,843    (24,793)
25,000   131,025   CDI + 3.00%  August 6, 2021  June 16, 2028   (13,635)   (7,375)   5,841    (12,101)
25,000   130,033   CDI + 2.85%  August 10, 2021  June 16, 2028   (14,343)   (7,465)   6,039    (12,917)
25,000   130,878   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)
(a)Recognized in the statement of profit or loss, in “Financial expenses, net”. The amount recognized during the three month in March 31, 2022 was a loss of R$ 478,876.

 

(b)Recognized in equity, in “Other 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 R$ 142,716).

 

5.6.2Economic hedge

 

5.6.2.1Currency hedge

 

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)

 

5.6.2.2Interest 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

 

5.8.1Financial assets by category

 

   Amortized cost  FVPL  FVOCI  Total
             
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)

 

5.8.2Financial liabilities by category

 

   Amortized cost  FVPL  Total
          
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

 

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 securities are classified as level I and unlisted securities classified as level II, for those the fair value is determined using valuation techniques, which employ the use of market observable inputs.

 

(b)For Accounts receivable from card issuers measured at FVOCI, fair value is estimated by discounting future cash flows using market rates for similar items. For those measured at amortized cost, carrying values are assumed to approximate their fair values, taking into consideration that the realization of these balances and short settlement terms.

 

(c)The carrying values of Trade accounts receivable, Receivables from related parties, Other assets, Trade accounts payable and Other liabilities are assumed to approximate their fair values, taking into consideration that the realization of these balances, and settlement terms do not exceed 60 days.

 

(d)Included in Trade accounts receivable there are Loans designated at FVPL with an amount of R$ 11,722 . In the three months ended March 31, 2023, this portfolio registered a gain of R$ 3,590 (loss of R$ 147,312 - March 31, 2022), and total net cashflow effect was an inflow of R$ 18,734 (R$ 253,513 - March 31, 2022). Loans fair value are valued using valuation techniques, which employ the use of market unobservable inputs, and therefore is classified as level III in the hierarchy level.

 

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 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 future contractual cash flows at the interest rates available in the market that are available to the Group for similar financial instruments.

 

(g)The fair value of Accounts payable to clients is estimated by discounting future contractual cash flows at the average of interest rates applicable in prepayment business.

 

(h)There are contingent considerations included in Other liabilities arising on business combinations that are measured at FVPL. Fair values are estimated in accordance with pre-determined formulas explicit in the contracts with selling shareholders. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of contingent consideration categorized within Level III of the fair value hierarchy are based on projections of revenue, net debt, number of clients, net margin and the discount rates used to evaluate the liability. The movement and balance of the contingent consideration are as follows:

 

As of December 31, 2022   309,856 
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
       
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 to income taxes withheld on financial income which will be offset against future income tax payable.

 

(b)Refers to credits taken on contributions on gross revenue for social integration program (PIS) and social security (COFINS) to be offset in the following period against tax payables.

  

7.Income taxes

 

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,
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 more details in note 19.1.1.

 

7.3.Unrecognized deferred taxes

 

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

 

   Balance at 12/31/2022  Additions  Disposals (a)  Transfers  Effects of hyperinflation  Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates  Balance at 03/31/2023
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 Pin Pad & POS derecognized for not being used by customers after a period of time

 

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

 

   Balance at 12/31/2022  Additions  Disposals  Transfers 

Effects of hyperinflation

  Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates  Business combination  Balance at 03/31/2023
                         
Cost                        
Goodwill - acquisition 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 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 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

 

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 to services provided to Delivery Much and Trinks.

 

(b)Related mainly to expenses paid to Trinks, RH Software, Delivery Much Creditinfo Jamaica. Alpha Logo and APP Sistemas for consulting services, marketing expenses and sales commissions and software license to new customers acquisition.

 

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:

 

   March 31, 2023  December 31, 2022
       
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 Significant judgments, 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:

 

   Civil  Labor  Tax  Total
             
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:

 

   March 31, 2023  December 31, 2022
       
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

 

12.1Authorized capital

 

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 Company delivered 323,829 RSUs, through the issuance of shares.

 

12.3.Treasury shares

 

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):

 

   Three months ended March 31,
   2023  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)

 

(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

 

   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 R$ 81,958 of membership fees (R$ 48,985 in three months ended March, 31 2022) and R$ 27,212 of registry business fee (R$ 26,525 in three months ended March 31, 2022).

 

15.Expenses by nature

 

   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 and client services costs include card transaction capturing services, card transaction and settlement processing services, logistics costs, payment scheme fees, cloud services and other costs.

 

(b)Marketing expenses and sales commissions relate to marketing and advertising expenses, and commissions paid to sales related partnerships.

 

F-26

 

StoneCo Ltd.

Notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements 

March 31, 2023

(In thousands of Brazilian Reais, unless otherwise stated)

 

16. Financial expenses, 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

 

17.1.Employee benefits expenses

 

   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

 

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.

 

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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)

 

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

 

   March 31, 2023  March 31, 2022
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

 

   March 31, 2023  March 31, 2022
       
Property and equipment and intangible assets acquired through lease   25,835    9,867 

 

18.3.Non-cash financing activities

 

   March 31, 2023  March 31, 2022
       
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

 

   March 31, 2023  March 31, 2022
       
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

 

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

(as presented on December 31, 2022) 

  Adjustments 

Final amounts

(as presented on March 31, 2023) 

          
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 Group carried out a fair value assessment of the assets acquired in the business combination, having identified customer relationship, and software as intangible assets. Details on the methods and assumptions adopted to evaluate these assets are described on Note 19.1.2.

 

(b)The net assets recognized in the December 31, 2022 financial statements were based on a provisional assessment of their fair value while the Group sought an independent valuation for the intangible assets owned by Hubcount. The valuation had not been completed by the date the 2022 financial statements were approved for issue by the Board of Directors. In the first quarter of 2023, 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 (“MEEM”)

 

(a)Useful lives were estimated based on internal benchmarks.

 

(b)Discount rate used was equivalent to the weighted average cost of capital combined with the sector’s risk.

 

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 lives were estimated based on internal benchmarks.

 

(b)Discount rate used was equivalent to the weighted average cost of capital combined with the sector’s risk.

 

19.1.3.Consideration paid

 

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

(as presented on December 31, 2022) 

  Adjustments 

Final amounts

(as presented on March 31, 2023) 

          
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 to contingent consideration that may be paid in 2024, the amount is based on predetermined 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
   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 consolidated financial statements

 

   March 31, 2023  March 31, 2022
       
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 to acquisitions. Consists of expenses resulting from the changes of the fair value adjustments as a result of the application of the acquisition method.

 

(b)Consists of the fair value adjustment related to associates call option, M&A and, earn-out interests related to acquisitions. As mentioned above, Bond issuance expenses was part of the criteria from adjusted net income we used up to December 31, 2022, The effect in Adjusted net income of no longer excluding Bond issuance expenses from January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 amounts to R$ 80,559.

 

 

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