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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 Holding S.A. announced an Extraordinary General Stockholders' Meeting on January 31, 2021, to discuss a corporate restructuring involving its 41.05% investment in XP Inc. This will lead to the creation of a new company ('Newco'), where stockholders will receive shares proportional to their current holdings. The restructuring aims to enhance liquidity and value for shareholders while separating the investment in XP to operate independently. Estimated costs for the transaction are R$ 13 million. Approval from the Central Bank of Brazil and other regulatory bodies is required.
Itaú Unibanco announced a restructuring of its Executive Committee, effective February 2021, following the appointment of Milton Maluhy Filho as CEO. The changes aim to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making speed. Key appointments include Alexandre Zancani overseeing Auto Loans and Retail Credit, André Rodrigues managing the Retail Bank, and Flavio Souza leading Itaú BBA. The bank will also establish a new structure for Treasury and operations outside Brazil, with a CFO and CRO highlighted in the changes. Transition will be managed by the current president until February 2, 2021.
Itaú Unibanco announced the sale of 4.4% of XP Inc.'s capital stock through a public offering on Nasdaq, totaling US$ 935 million. Following a potential green shoe exercise, the transaction could reach US$ 1.052 billion, representing 5% of XP's capital. This sale results in Itaú Unibanco holding 41.1% of XP's total capital, which will adjust to 40.5% post-green shoe. This transaction will impact Itaú's fiscal results for the current year.
Itaú Unibanco Holding has announced the approval of a spin-off that will transfer 41.05% of its investment in XP Inc. to a new company, referred to as Newco. This decision follows discussions initiated on November 3, 2020, and will be presented for shareholder approval at a General Meeting. Once approved, shareholders will have an equity stake in Newco, whose sole asset will be the investment in XP. Additionally, Itaú may choose to sell its 5% stake in XP depending on market conditions. Further details for shareholders will follow.
ITAÚ UNIBANCO HOLDING S.A. announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of earnings to shareholders by April 30, 2021. This includes interest on capital at R$0.063960 per share, subject to a 15% withholding tax, resulting in a net payment of R$0.0543660 per share. This payment applies to both common (ITUB3) and preferred (ITUB4) shares, with corporate stockholders potentially exempt from withholding if they can prove immunity. The final stockholding position will be assessed as of December 10, 2020.
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Itaú Unibanco Holding has disclosed the differences between its financial statements prepared under BRGAAP and IFRS for the period ending September 30, 2020. The adoption of IFRS 9, which replaced IAS 39, significantly affects the recognition and measurement of financial instruments. As of September 30, 2020, total assets under IFRS amounted to R$1,998,284 million, with adjustments totaling R$111,836 million from BRGAAP. Total stockholders' equity under IFRS was reported at R$147,928 million. Detailed financial statements are available on their investor relations website.
Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. has released its Complete Financial Statements and Management Discussion for Q3 2020, ending September 30, 2020. These documents are accessible on the Investor Relations website. The company will hold conference calls to discuss the results on November 4, 2020, with sessions in Portuguese at 8:00 a.m. EDT and in English at 9:30 a.m. EDT. Investors are encouraged to participate to gain insights into the company's financial performance.
Itaú Unibanco is considering a spin-off of its investment in XP Inc., representing 41.05% of XP's capital, into a new entity ('Newco'). After the spin-off, shareholders will receive equity interests in Newco. The company may also sell an additional 5% of XP's shares to enhance its capital position. The final decision on these moves will require Board approval and will be communicated in compliance with regulatory requirements. If executed, the transaction is not expected before December 31, 2020.
Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. has appointed Milton Maluhy Filho as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 2, 2021. He replaces Candido Bracher, who is stepping down due to age limits. The executive transition will last three months, allowing for a smooth handover. Milton, who has been with the company since 2002, has held various key positions, showcasing his extensive experience. The Board of Directors expressed confidence in Milton's capabilities to lead the bank through crucial times.