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Dividend equivalents add 3,869 RSUs for StoneCo (STNE) director

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StoneCo Ltd. director Fresco Gutierrez Diego reported an acquisition of 3,869 shares of Common Stock on 2026-05-07. The footnotes explain this represents dividend equivalent rights credited as additional restricted stock units in connection with a dividend on previously granted awards, at no cash cost to him.

These new restricted stock units carry the same vesting terms as the underlying awards. After this credit, his direct holdings, including restricted stock units and shares of Common Stock, total 24,680 shares.

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Insider Fresco Gutierrez Diego
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 3,869 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 24,680 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  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.
Restricted stock units credited 3,869 shares Dividend equivalent RSUs on 2026-05-07
Total direct holdings after transaction 24,680 shares Common Stock and restricted stock units after acquisition
Transaction price per share $0.0000 per share No cash cost for credited dividend equivalent RSUs
restricted stock units financial
"Includes both restricted stock units that represent a contingent right to receive one share"
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.
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.
Common Stock financial
"Includes both restricted stock units ... 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 →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Fresco Gutierrez Diego
(Last)(First)(Middle)
4TH FLOOR, HARBOUR PLACE
103 SOUTH CHURCH STREET, P.O. BOX 10240
(Street)
GRAND CAYMANCAYMAN ISLANDSKY1-1002
(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/07/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/07/2026A3,869(1)A$0(2)24,680(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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
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 Diego Fresco Gutierrez05/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did StoneCo (STNE) report for Fresco Gutierrez Diego?

StoneCo reported that director Fresco Gutierrez Diego acquired 3,869 shares of Common Stock as additional restricted stock units. These units were credited as dividend equivalents on existing restricted stock unit awards and carry the same vesting conditions as the original awards.

Was the StoneCo (STNE) Form 4 transaction an open-market stock purchase?

No, the Form 4 transaction was not an open-market purchase. The 3,869 additional shares were credited as dividend equivalent restricted stock units at no cash cost, linked to a dividend on previously granted restricted stock unit awards rather than a market trade.

How many StoneCo (STNE) shares and units does Fresco Gutierrez Diego hold after this filing?

After the transaction, Fresco Gutierrez Diego directly holds 24,680 shares in total. This figure includes both restricted stock units that each represent a right to receive one StoneCo Common Share and any existing shares of Common Stock already held.

What are dividend equivalent restricted stock units in the StoneCo (STNE) Form 4?

Dividend equivalent restricted stock units are additional units credited when the company pays a dividend on existing restricted stock unit awards. In this case, 3,869 such units were added, matching the same vesting terms and conditions as the underlying restricted stock unit awards.

Did Fresco Gutierrez Diego pay cash for the new StoneCo (STNE) restricted stock units?

He did not pay cash for the new units. The filing states the additional 3,869 restricted stock units were credited at no cash cost as dividend equivalents on his outstanding restricted stock unit awards tied to the StoneCo dividend.