Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted pre-tax earnings reached BRL 241 million for Q4 2025, 12.1% above guidance, and BRL 592 million for the full year, 11.5% above guidance [4] - Adjusted net income was BRL 180 million for Q4, 31.5% above guidance, and BRL 502 million for the full year, 14.1% above guidance [5] - Net revenues grew to BRL 3 billion in Q4, up 69% year-over-year, and BRL 10.3 billion for the full year, an 85% increase [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total payment volume reached BRL 157.5 billion in Q4, up 28%, and BRL 550 billion for the full year, a 31% increase [6] - Cash-in grew to BRL 139.4 billion in Q4, up 27%, and BRL 483.4 billion for the year, up 29% [7] - Deposits increased by 44%, reaching BRL 28.7 billion, indicating growing client trust [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The credit portfolio reached BRL 24.1 billion, up 128% year-over-year, driven by secured and unsecured products [8] - Personal loans origination more than doubled in Q4, reaching BRL 4.4 billion, up 116% [8] - The average revenue per active client (ARPAC) rose to BRL 71 in Q4, up 52% [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its affluent consumer segment with the launch of Epic, targeting high-income clients [12] - A new Global Account was introduced, allowing multi-currency balances and a global debit card [13] - The strategy includes deepening integration with small and medium businesses and enhancing the B2B ecosystem [15][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in maintaining strong growth while managing asset quality, particularly with the shift towards secured products [47] - The company anticipates continued revenue growth and margin expansion in 2026, focusing on credit product penetration and customer engagement [41][42] - Management acknowledged the competitive landscape but remains optimistic about sustaining growth despite new entrants [66][70] Other Important Information - The company reported a significant shift in revenue mix, with float fees and commissions now representing 48% of revenues [10] - The efficiency ratio fell below 50% for the first time, reflecting improved operational leverage [28] - The company is actively seeking additional funding sources to support rapid credit portfolio growth [36][37] Q&A Session Summary Question: Asset quality and credit growth sustainability - Management expects to maintain a strong growth pace with improving asset quality, particularly due to the focus on secured products [47] Question: Evolution of third-party card transactions - Revenues from third-party credit cards represent low teens percentage of total net revenues, with a significant shift towards PicPay's own credit capabilities [49] Question: AI efforts and efficiency - The company has integrated AI into customer service, avoiding the need for thousands of customer service representatives, and is leveraging AI for cross-selling [59] Question: Seasonality in first-quarter guidance - Management acknowledged that Q1 is typically weaker but expects strong performance, with credit card TPV and loan origination remaining robust [64][65] Question: Competition in the private payroll product market - While competition is increasing, management believes they can maintain growth due to strong product offerings and customer relationships [66][70]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted pre-tax earnings reached BRL 241 million for Q4 2025, 12.1% above guidance, and BRL 592 million for the full year, 11.5% above guidance [3] - Adjusted net income was BRL 180 million for Q4 2025, 31.5% above guidance, and BRL 502 million for the full year, 14.1% above guidance [4] - Net revenues grew to BRL 3 billion in Q4, up 69% year-over-year, and BRL 10.3 billion for the full year, an 85% increase [8] - Gross profit for the year was BRL 3.6 billion, up 28%, with earnings before taxes reaching BRL 241 million in Q4, nearly four times the prior year [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total payment volume reached BRL 157.5 billion in Q4, up 28%, and BRL 550 billion for the full year, a 31% increase [5] - Cash-in accelerated to BRL 139.4 billion in Q4, up 27%, and BRL 483.4 billion for the year, up 29% [6] - Deposits grew 44% to BRL 28.7 billion, indicating increased client trust [6] - Personal loans origination more than doubled in Q4 to BRL 4.4 billion, up 116%, totaling BRL 11.4 billion for the year, a 67% increase [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The credit share of wallet for existing customers stands at around 6%, indicating significant growth potential [18] - Market share for private payroll loans increased from 0% to 3.7% in one year, while personal loans market share nearly doubled from 0.9% to 1.78% [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its affluent consumer segment with the launch of Epic, targeting high-income clients [11] - A Global Account was introduced to extend services beyond Brazilian reais, offering multicurrency balances and a global debit card [12] - The strategy includes deepening integration between consumer banking and business platforms to enhance service offerings for small and medium businesses [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in sustaining growth while maintaining asset quality, particularly with the shift towards secured products [45] - The company anticipates continued revenue growth and margin expansion, driven by increased credit product penetration and enhanced customer engagement [40] Other Important Information - The company reported a significant shift in revenue mix, with float fees and commissions now representing 48% of revenues, indicating a more balanced revenue base [10] - The average revenue per active client (ARPAC) rose to BRL 71 in Q4, up 52% year-over-year [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Asset quality and credit growth sustainability - Management expects to maintain a strong growth pace with improved asset quality, projecting a cost of risk between 3.5%-3.7% for 2026 [44][46] Question: Evolution of third-party card transactions - Revenues from third-party credit cards represent low teens percentage of total net revenues, with PicPay Card becoming the primary funding source for transactions [47][48] Question: AI efforts and efficiency - The company has integrated AI into customer service, significantly reducing the need for customer service representatives and enhancing revenue through AI-driven recommendations [53][56] Question: Seasonality in first quarter guidance - The first quarter is traditionally the weakest, but the company expects strong performance, with credit card TPV and loan origination remaining robust [60][63] Question: Competition in private payroll product market - While competition is increasing, the company believes it can maintain growth due to operational improvements and a strong market position [64][66]