StoneCo (STNE) CFO boosts direct and indirect stake with 22,490-share buy

Q: Were the StoneCo (STNE) CFO’s new holdings direct or indirect?

The filing shows both direct and indirect ownership. Brusaltur Ltd. acquired 10,880 shares counted as indirect holdings, while 11,610 shares were bought directly. Post-transaction, indirect holdings are 52,580 shares and direct holdings are 238,115 shares.

Q: Does this StoneCo (STNE) Form 4 involve options or other derivatives?

No derivative transactions are reported in this Form 4. The filing lists only non-derivative Common Stock purchases and shows a derivativeSummary with no remaining derivative positions, indicating straightforward share buying rather than option exercises or conversions.

Filing Impact

(Moderate)

Filing Sentiment

(Positive)

Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

StoneCo Ltd. CFO and IR Officer Ventura Salgado Diego reported open-market purchases of the company’s Common Stock. On May 15, 2026, an entity associated with him, Brusaltur Ltd., bought 10,880 shares at $9.656 per share, bringing his indirect holdings to 52,580 shares. The same day, he also bought 11,610 shares directly at $9.656 per share, increasing his direct holdings to 238,115 shares. In total, the filing shows net open-market purchases of 22,490 shares of StoneCo Common Stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 22,490 shares ($217,163)

Net Buy 2 txns

Insider Ventura Salgado Diego

Role CFO and IR Officer

Bought 22,490 shs ($217K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	11,610	$9.656	$112K
Purchase	Common Stock	10,880	$9.656	$105K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 238,115 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 52,580 shares (Indirect, Brusaltur Ltd.)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Total shares bought: 22,490 shares Purchase price: $9.656 per share Indirect shares bought: 10,880 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Total shares bought 22,490 shares Net open-market purchases on May 15, 2026

Purchase price $9.656 per share Price for both transactions on May 15, 2026

Indirect shares bought 10,880 shares Brusaltur Ltd. acquisition on May 15, 2026

Indirect holdings after trade 52,580 shares Indirect ownership via Brusaltur Ltd. after purchase

Direct shares bought 11,610 shares Direct open-market purchase on May 15, 2026

Direct holdings after trade 238,115 shares Direct ownership following the reported purchases

Key Terms

open-market purchase, indirect ownership, restricted stock units, Common Stock

4 terms

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action": "open-market purchase""

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

indirect ownership financial

""ownership_type": "indirect""

restricted stock units financial

"Includes both restricted stock units that represent a contingent right"

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

""security_title": "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 →

05/19/2026 - 01:05 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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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^*

Ventura Salgado Diego

(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)
	CFO and IR Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026

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	05/15/2026		P		11,610	A	$9.656	238,115⁽¹⁾	D
Common Stock	05/15/2026		P		10,880	A	$9.656	52,580	I	Brusaltur Ltd.

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. 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/Camila Poente, attorney-in-fact for Diego Ventura Salgado	05/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did StoneCo (STNE) CFO Ventura Salgado Diego buy in this Form 4?

He bought 22,490 StoneCo common shares in open-market trades. The transactions include 10,880 shares held indirectly through Brusaltur Ltd. and 11,610 shares held directly, all executed on May 15, 2026 at the same price.

At what price did the StoneCo (STNE) CFO purchase shares?

All reported StoneCo shares were purchased at $9.656 per share. Both the direct and indirect acquisitions used this same price on May 15, 2026, indicating routine open-market buying rather than option exercises or other derivative-related activity.

How many StoneCo (STNE) shares does the CFO hold after these trades?

After the purchases, he holds 238,115 shares directly and 52,580 indirectly. The indirect position is through Brusaltur Ltd., while the direct position is in his own name. These figures reflect only what is visible in this specific filing.

Were the StoneCo (STNE) CFO’s new holdings direct or indirect?

The filing shows both direct and indirect ownership. Brusaltur Ltd. acquired 10,880 shares counted as indirect holdings, while 11,610 shares were bought directly. Post-transaction, indirect holdings are 52,580 shares and direct holdings are 238,115 shares.

Does this StoneCo (STNE) Form 4 involve options or other derivatives?

No derivative transactions are reported in this Form 4. The filing lists only non-derivative Common Stock purchases and shows a derivativeSummary with no remaining derivative positions, indicating straightforward share buying rather than option exercises or conversions.

What does the StoneCo (STNE) Form 4 say about restricted stock units?

A footnote states holdings include restricted stock units and common shares. It explains that the reported amounts reflect both RSUs, each representing a contingent right to one common share, and already-issued common shares in the ownership totals.