StoneCo Announces Successful Closing of Linx Sale

Group 1 - StoneCo Ltd. successfully closed the sale of Linx after receiving regulatory approval from the Brazilian Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) on February 20, 2026 [1] - The company continues to support its clients' software needs through a strong partnership program and integrated business management solutions within the Stone ecosystem [2] - Further details regarding the distribution of proceeds from the Linx sale will be provided during the 4Q25 earnings call scheduled for March 02, 2026 [2] Group 2 - StoneCo is recognized as a leading provider of financial technology solutions, enabling merchants to conduct commerce seamlessly across various channels and grow their businesses through payments, banking, and credit solutions [3]