StoneCo (STNE) CEO receives 185,439 dividend-equivalent RSUs

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StoneCo Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Schwening Mateus Scherer acquired 185,439 additional equity-based units of Common Stock on May 7, 2026. These were credited as dividend equivalent rights on previously granted restricted stock units and carried no cash cost to him.

The new units are additional restricted stock units that follow the same vesting and other terms as the underlying awards. After this grant and related credits, Scherer directly holds a total of 1,016,309 equity interests, including both restricted stock units and shares of Common Stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Schwening Mateus Scherer

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	185,439	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,016,309 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Represents the acquisition of dividend equivalent rights in the form of additional restricted stock units, which were credited in connection with the Issuer's dividend payment on previously granted restricted stock units awards. These additional restricted stock units are subject to the same terms and conditions, including vesting, as the underlying restricted stock units awards to which they relate. The additional restricted stock units were credited at no cash cost to the reporting person as a dividend equivalent on outstanding restricted stock units. Includes both restricted stock units that represent a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock, as well as shares of Common Stock.

Key Figures

RSUs acquired: 185,439 units Grant price: $0.0000 per unit Holdings after transaction: 1,016,309 units/shares

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RSUs acquired 185,439 units Dividend equivalent rights credited on May 7, 2026

Grant price $0.0000 per unit Additional restricted stock units credited at no cash cost

Holdings after transaction 1,016,309 units/shares Direct holdings after RSU dividend equivalents, including RSUs and Common Stock

Key Terms

dividend equivalent rights, restricted stock units, Common Stock

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dividend equivalent rights financial

"Represents the acquisition of dividend equivalent rights in the form of additional restricted stock units"

Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.

restricted stock units financial

"additional restricted stock units are subject to the same terms and conditions, including vesting"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Common Stock financial

"Includes both restricted stock units that represent a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock, as well as shares of Common Stock."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/08/2026 - 05:30 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Schwening Mateus Scherer

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

4TH FLOOR, HARBOUR PLACE

103 SOUTH CHURCH STREET, P.O. BOX 10240

(Street)

GRAND CAYMAN

CAYMAN ISLANDS

KY1-1002

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

CAYMAN ISLANDS

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
StoneCo Ltd. [ STNE ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/07/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/07/2026		A		185,439⁽¹⁾	A	$0⁽²⁾	1,016,309⁽³⁾	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the acquisition of dividend equivalent rights in the form of additional restricted stock units, which were credited in connection with the Issuer's dividend payment on previously granted restricted stock units awards. These additional restricted stock units are subject to the same terms and conditions, including vesting, as the underlying restricted stock units awards to which they relate.

2. The additional restricted stock units were credited at no cash cost to the reporting person as a dividend equivalent on outstanding restricted stock units.

3. Includes both restricted stock units that represent a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock, as well as shares of Common Stock.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Priscilla Saraiva Godoy, attorney-in-fact for Mateus Scherer Schwening	05/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did StoneCo (STNE) report for its CEO?

StoneCo reported that CEO Schwening Mateus Scherer acquired 185,439 additional equity-based units. These were credited as dividend equivalents on existing restricted stock units and did not involve any cash payment, reflecting a compensation-related adjustment rather than an open-market purchase.

How many StoneCo (STNE) shares and units does the CEO hold after this Form 4?

After this transaction, CEO Schwening Mateus Scherer directly holds 1,016,309 equity interests. This total includes both restricted stock units that may convert into Common Stock and existing shares of Common Stock, as disclosed in the filing’s ownership detail.

What are dividend equivalent rights in the StoneCo (STNE) CEO’s Form 4?

Dividend equivalent rights are additional restricted stock units credited when the company pays dividends on underlying awards. For StoneCo’s CEO, 185,439 such units were added, matching the terms and vesting conditions of the original restricted stock unit grants they relate to.

Did the StoneCo (STNE) CEO pay cash for the 185,439 additional units?

No, the additional 185,439 restricted stock units were credited at no cash cost to the CEO. They were issued as dividend equivalents on outstanding restricted stock units in connection with StoneCo’s dividend payment, according to the filing’s footnotes.

Are the new StoneCo (STNE) restricted stock units immediately vested for the CEO?

The filing states the additional restricted stock units are subject to the same terms and conditions, including vesting, as the underlying awards. This means they follow the existing vesting schedule of the original restricted stock unit grants, rather than vesting immediately.

Does the StoneCo (STNE) Form 4 involve any derivative exercises or sales?

The Form 4 reflects an acquisition coded as a grant or award and does not show any derivative exercises or sales. It records the addition of dividend-equivalent restricted stock units and the updated total direct holdings for the CEO after this non-cash transaction.