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Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. (ITUB) is a commercial bank in the finance and insurance sector, with activities that include commercial and consumer lending, foreign loans, insurance and asset management, as described in the Polygon company profile. The bank operates in Brazil and other Latin American markets and reaches U.S. investors through ADRs, which are referenced in its announcements about bonus shares.
This news page aggregates market communications from Itaú Unibanco, giving investors a single place to review the company’s official announcements. Recent releases include invitations to interactive meetings where executives present quarterly and annual results in Portuguese and English, with Q&A sessions. The company also publishes announcements about condensed financial statements, management discussion and analysis documents and events such as Itaú Day, where executives discuss developments in the business.
In addition, Itaú Unibanco issues material facts and notices to stockholders covering topics such as projections for specific years, bonus share distributions, dividend and interest on capital payments, share cancellations under buyback programs and changes to capital. These items appear in both press releases and Form 6-K filings, and they provide context on the company’s capital management, shareholder remuneration and outlook ranges for key financial metrics.
By following this ITUB news feed, readers can review Itaú Unibanco’s own descriptions of its performance, corporate actions, governance documents and shareholder events. The page is useful for tracking how the bank communicates with the market through results announcements, material facts, policy disclosures and meeting invitations over time.
Itaú Unibanco has acquired an 11.36% equity stake in XP Inc. for approximately R$ 8 billion. This acquisition follows the previous announcement made on May 11, 2017, and received all necessary approvals. The company clarifies that this transaction will not alter the corporate governance of XP Inc. and is not expected to significantly impact Itaú Unibanco's fiscal year results. This strategic investment reflects Itaú Unibanco's commitment to expanding its market presence.
Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. (B3: ITUB3, ITUB4; NYSE: ITUB) has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, with the U.S. SEC. The report is accessible on the SEC's website, as well as in English and Portuguese on the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission's website and the Company's Investor Relations site. Shareholders can request hard copies of the audited financial statements at no cost by contacting the Investor Relations team.
Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. has announced an investment to acquire 12.82% of Rede Agro Fidelidade e Intermediação S.A. (Orbia) through its subsidiaries. This platform, launched in 2019, is Brazil's largest agribusiness marketplace, facilitating a full digital journey for rural producers. Orbia reported R$902 million in sales for 2021 and expects to reach R$3 billion in 2022. The investment aims to enhance credit access for Orbia's customers, with the deal pending approval from Brazilian regulatory bodies.
Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. has successfully raised R$1 billion through its first issuance of Letras Financeiras Verde, partnering with the Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group member. This marks a historic first for both Itaú and the IFC in Brazil. The funds will finance electric, hybrid, and multifuel vehicles to promote a low-carbon economy. Itaú aims to allocate R$ 400 billion by 2025 for positive impact sectors. The bank is also committed to reducing emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Itaú Unibanco has entered into a joint venture agreement with TOTVS to establish TECHFIN, aimed at enhancing financial services within TOTVS's management systems. Itaú will invest R$610 million for a 50% stake, with an additional R$450 million contingent on performance targets. This partnership seeks to leverage technology and financial solutions to provide integrated services to corporate clients and supports the strategy of Open Finance. The deal awaits approvals from Brazil's antitrust authority and the Central Bank.
Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. has announced its financial projections for 2022, outlining key measures for its operations. The total credit portfolio is targeted to grow between 9.0% and 12.0%, while the financial margin with clients is expected between 20.5% and 23.5%. Non-interest expenses are projected to rise by 3.0% to 7.0%. The effective tax rate will range from 30.0% to 33.0%. Overall, sustainable Return on Equity (ROE) is anticipated around 20%. These forecasts are contingent on market conditions and may differ from actual results.
On February 10, 2022, Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of interest on capital for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. Stockholders will receive R$0.013660 per share, subject to a 15% income tax withholding, resulting in a net payment of R$0.011611 per share. Payments are scheduled for March 11, 2022, based on stockholding positions recorded on February 21, 2022. The Board also approved the payment of previously declared interest of R$0.224868 per share on the same date.
Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. has made its Complete Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis for the 4th quarter of 2021 available on its Investor Relations website. The financial results cover the period ending December 31, 2021. A virtual meeting to discuss these results is scheduled for February 11, 2022, at 08:00 a.m. (EDT).
On February 9, 2022, Itaú Unibanco announced that it will release its 2021 financial results and provide guidance for 2022 after trading hours on February 10. The announcement will be followed by a Q&A session, featuring key speakers including CEO Milton Maluhy Filho and CFO Alexsandro Broedel. Investors can register to participate in the event or watch it live on YouTube on February 11 at 08:00 AM EST. The presentation aims to deliver updates on the company's performance and future outlook.
Itaú Unibanco will disclose its 4Q21 results on February 10th after trading hours in Brazil and the United States. The announcement will be available on the investor relations website. The company plans to present full-year 2021 results along with its 2022 guidance in a new format, followed by a Q&A session. Key speakers include CEO Milton Maluhy Filho and CFO Alexsandro Broedel. The event will take place on February 11th, 2022, at 08:00 a.m. EST in both Portuguese and English.