TPV reached 112 billion BRL (+27% YoY), more than twice the industry's growth and 31 billion BRL in deposits, reinforcing the balance sheet for expansion of receivables anticipation and credit concession. SÃO PAULO, May 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PagBank (NYSE: PAGS), a complete digital bank in financial services and payments solution and one of the largest digital banks in Brazil, announces its results for the first quarter of 2024 (Q124). The main highlights of the period include a record recurring net prof ...

PagSeguro Digital (PAGS) will report its first-quarter 2024 results on May 23, after market close. 2023 Sales & Margin Performance PAGS's 2023 revenues increased 4% year over year. The rise was facilitated majorly by the Payments segment. The increase in Total Payment Volume (TPV) and Transaction Cost savings due to the interchange cap positively impacted the performance of the segment. Gross profit grew 9.4% on a year-over-year basis. Growth in PIX QR Code due to better unit economics with instant settleme ...

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[Filing Information](index=1&type=section&id=Filing%20Information) This section details the Form 6-K filing by PagSeguro Digital Ltd. for April 2024, confirming its annual report filing under Form 20-F [Report Details](index=1&type=section&id=Report%20Details) This document is a Form 6-K report filed by PagSeguro Digital Ltd. for the month of April 2024 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company confirms it files annual reports under Form 20-F - The report is a **Form 6-K** for a foreign private issuer, PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (Commission File Number: **001-38353**), for the month of **April 2024**[1](index=1&type=chunk) - The registrant confirms that it files annual reports under the cover of **Form 20-F**[2](index=2&type=chunk) [Report Content](index=2&type=section&id=Report%20Content) This section announces the filing of PagSeguro's 2023 Annual Report on Form 20-F and provides an overview of the company's business, model, and mission [Announcement of Form 20-F Filing](index=2&type=section&id=PagSeguro%20Files%20its%20Annual%20Report%20on%20Form%2020-F) On April 26, 2024, PagSeguro announced the filing of its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The report is accessible on the SEC's website and the company's Investor Relations site, with free copies available to shareholders upon request - PagSeguro filed its **Annual Report on Form 20-F** for the fiscal year ended **December 31, 2023**, with the SEC on **April 26, 2024**[4](index=4&type=chunk) - The report is available on the SEC website (www.sec.gov) and the company's investor relations website (http://investors.pagseguro.com/). Shareholders can request free copies[4](index=4&type=chunk)[5](index=5&type=chunk) [Company Overview](index=2&type=section&id=About%20PagBank%20PagSeguro) PagSeguro Digital is a Brazilian financial technology company providing an end-to-end digital banking ecosystem for consumers, entrepreneurs, and small to medium-sized companies. Its business model is based on five pillars, and its mission is to democratize financial services in Brazil's concentrated market [Business Description](index=2&type=section&id=Business%20Description) PagSeguro Digital, a UOL Group company, is a disruptive fintech provider in Brazil targeting consumers, individual entrepreneurs, and small to medium-sized companies. It offers a free PagBank digital account, similar to a checking account, which allows clients to accept various payment methods and manage their finances without a traditional bank account - The company is a provider of **financial technology solutions** focused on consumers, individual entrepreneurs, micro-merchants, and small to medium-sized companies in Brazil[6](index=6&type=chunk) - It provides a **free PagBank digital account**, linked to the Brazilian Central Bank's platform, enabling customers to accept a wide range of payment methods and manage their cash[6](index=6&type=chunk) [Business Model Pillars](index=2&type=section&id=Business%20Model%20Pillars) The company's business model is uniquely built on five key pillars: offering multiple digital banking solutions, providing in-person payment capabilities via POS devices, offering free digital accounts with extensive features, issuing various types of cards, and operating as a full acquirer - PagSeguro Digital's business model covers **five key pillars**: - Multiple digital banking solutions - In-person payments via POS devices - Free digital accounts with comprehensive features (bill payments, transfers, etc.) - Issuer of prepaid, cash, and credit cards - Operation as a full acquirer[6](index=6&type=chunk)[8](index=8&type=chunk) [Corporate Mission](index=2&type=section&id=Corporate%20Mission) The company's mission is to disrupt and democratize Brazil's concentrated, underpenetrated, and high-interest-rate financial services market by providing a safe, affordable, simple, and mobile-first end-to-end digital banking ecosystem for both merchants and consumers - The company's mission is to **disrupt and democratize financial services** in Brazil, which is characterized as a **concentrated, underpenetrated, and high-interest-rate market**[7](index=7&type=chunk) [Signatures](index=3&type=section&id=SIGNATURES) This section confirms the official authorization and signing of the report by PagSeguro Digital Ltd.'s Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer [Report Authorization](index=3&type=section&id=Report%20Authorization) The report, dated April 26, 2024, was duly authorized and signed by Artur Schunck, serving as the Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer of PagSeguro Digital Ltd. - The report was signed on **April 26, 2024**, by Artur Schunck, Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer[10](index=10&type=chunk)

Financial Performance - Total revenue and income for 2023 reached $3,294.2 million, a 14.5% increase from $2,882.4 million in 2022[44] - Net income for the year 2023 was $341.6 million, up 24.5% from $274.5 million in 2022[44] - Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was R$15,948.4 million, representing a 4.0% increase from R$15,334.9 million in 2022[6] - Net income increased by 9.9% to R$1,653.7 million in 2023, up from R$1,504.8 million in 2022[6] - Non-GAAP net income for 2023 was R$1,768.7 million, reflecting a 10.7% increase from R$1,597.3 million in 2022[6] - The company experienced a 14.7% increase in profit before income taxes, reaching R$2,017.1 million in 2023, compared to R$1,759.3 million in 2022[6] - Basic earnings per share attributable to equity holders of the parent increased to R$1.0614 in 2023, up 23.0% from R$0.8610 in 2022[44] - Basic earnings per share attributable to equity holders of the parent rose by 11.7% to R$5.1387 in 2023, compared to R$4.6002 in 2022[6] Client and Merchant Metrics - Active merchants at year-end decreased to 6.5 million in 2023 from 7.1 million in 2022, representing an 8.5% decline[45] - PagBank total clients grew to 31.1 million in 2023, up 12.3% from 27.7 million in 2022[45] Financial Position - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $598.8 million in 2023, a 32.9% rise from $450.0 million in 2022[47] - Total assets reached $11,382.9 million in 2023, up 25.5% from $9,065.0 million in 2022[47] - Total liabilities increased to $8,648.0 million in 2023, a 25.0% rise from $6,918.0 million in 2022[47] Regulatory and Compliance Risks - The company may face fines up to 2% of gross sales in Brazil, limited to R$50 million per violation, for noncompliance with the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) [78] - The LGPD allows for administrative sanctions based on the classification of infractions as "slight," "medium," or "serious," affecting the severity of penalties [73] - The company is required to maintain a communication channel with data subjects and ensure their rights under the LGPD, including access and deletion of personal data [75] - The company is subject to extensive government regulation, and any changes could adversely affect operations and financial results [88] - Noncompliance with privacy policies and regulations could materially and adversely affect the company's business [80] - The company faces potential penalties under the Brazilian Consumer Protection Code, which could result in administrative penalties for violations[184] - Legal uncertainty surrounding the Brazilian Civil Rights Framework for the Internet and the LGPD may adversely affect the company's operations and financial condition[234] Taxation and Economic Environment - The Brazilian government increased the PIS/COFINS tax rate from 0% to 4.65% on financial income, significantly impacting profits and cash flows[93] - Proposed tax reforms in Brazil could eliminate the exemption from income tax on dividend payments, potentially increasing tax liabilities for Brazilian companies[95] - The Brazilian Congress passed a tax reform on consumption (Constitutional Amendment Nº 132), expected to simplify the tax framework and come into effect within a seven-year transition period starting from 2026[97] - The new tax reform includes the removal of five existing taxes and the creation of two new VATs, which will be regulated by a complementary law yet to be drafted[97] - The Brazilian government established 19 working groups to prepare preliminary bills for the new tax reform, with a deadline of 90 days for submitting a bill proposing income tax reform[98] - Changes in tax legislation concerning Brazilian investment funds will impose a semi-annual tax on earnings from closed-end FIDCs starting in 2024, with rates of 15% for long-term and 20% for short-term FIDCs[99] Market and Competitive Landscape - Intense competition in the digital payment market may pressure the company to reduce pricing, potentially harming profitability[105] - The company must ensure interoperability of its services and hardware with various operating systems and networks to avoid serious business harm [81] - The company plans to invest substantially to drive adoption of digital payment methods, but success is not guaranteed[138] - Economic conditions, including reduced consumer spending and rising interest rates, could adversely affect transaction volumes and business growth[152] - The e-commerce market in Brazil is developing, and the company's future revenues from digital payments depend on the continued growth of internet usage and consumer acceptance[115] Operational Risks - The company relies on third parties for critical operations, including payment processing and customer support, which creates additional risks[109][110] - The company must strengthen internal controls to manage customer funds accurately as its business grows, to maintain public confidence[112] - The company incurs losses from consumer claims related to merchant performance and fraud, which could harm business and consumer confidence[102] - The company relies on third-party service providers for secure processing of customer information, which poses risks of security breaches[161] Economic Outlook - Brazil's GDP growth rate for 2024 is estimated at 1.7%, reflecting ongoing structural challenges and global market uncertainties[204] - The Brazilian inflation rate was 4.50% as of February 2024, with rates of 5.60%, 5.79%, and 10.06% in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively[215] - Brazil's GDP growth was 2.9% in 2023, primarily driven by the agricultural sector, with an expected growth rate of 2.3% for 2024 according to the IMF[223] - The ongoing war in Ukraine and unrest in the Middle East are contributing to global economic challenges that may negatively affect Brazil's economy and the company's financial results[212] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new technologies to enhance service offerings[49] - The company has introduced a new service allowing customers to buy, hold, and sell quotas for investment funds in cryptocurrencies, which may increase costs and regulatory risks[108] - The company may pursue strategic acquisitions or investments, but the success of such endeavors is uncertain and could divert management's attention[189]

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PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PAGS) closed at $11.85 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.51% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.2% gain on the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.69%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 1.59%.Coming into today, shares of the company had lost 15.3% in the past month. In that same time, the Business Services sector lost 6.46%, while the S&P 500 lost 4.16%.The upcoming earnings release of PagSeguro Digital Ltd. will be of great interest to investors. ...