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PagSeguro Digital Ltd. Form 6-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PagSeguro) is a Cayman Islands holding company and a subsidiary of Universo Online S.A. (UOL). The company provides financial technology solutions and services, primarily focused on micro-merchants and small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Brazil. This Form 6-K reports unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, authorized for issuance on August 15, 2023.

Key Financial Metrics (Six Months Ended June 30, 2023)

All amounts in thousands of Brazilian Reais (BRL) unless otherwise noted.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total revenue and income increased by approximately 3.2% to BRL 7.58 billion compared to BRL 7.34 billion in the same period of 2022. This was driven by a 6.4% increase in financial income (BRL 3.13 billion vs. BRL 2.94 billion), partially offset by a slight decrease in transaction activity revenue.
• Profitability: Net income rose 5.3% to BRL 754.9 million from BRL 716.8 million in the prior year period. Profit before taxes increased to BRL 921.3 million.
• Expense Management: Selling expenses decreased significantly by 34.7% to BRL 639.4 million (from BRL 979.8 million), while financial expenses increased by 16.9% to BRL 1.61 billion due to higher interest costs on deposits and borrowings.
• Cash Flow: Net cash provided by operating activities improved substantially to BRL 862.3 million from BRL 518.0 million in the prior year, largely due to favorable changes in accounts receivable and payables.
• Balance Sheet: Total assets decreased by 5.5% to BRL 42.8 billion, primarily due to a reduction in accounts receivable and deposits. Total liabilities decreased by 9.5%.

Outlook, Risks, and Unusual Items

• Acquisition: On July 18, 2023 (subsequent event), the company completed the acquisition of 90% of Netpos Serviços de Informática S.A. for BRL 32 million, resulting in 100% ownership.
• Share Repurchases: The company continued its share repurchase program, acquiring BRL 143.7 million worth of treasury shares during the six-month period.
• Financial Risks: The company is exposed to interest rate risk (linked to CDI), foreign exchange risk (USD borrowings and international operations), and credit risk. Management utilizes derivative instruments (swaps) to hedge against exchange rate and inflation fluctuations.
• Contingencies: The company faces labor and civil litigation. As of June 30, 2023, provisions for contingencies totaled BRL 68.7 million. Additionally, there are unprovisioned tax and civil lawsuits totaling BRL 693.5 million, including a significant assessment regarding IOF tax on intercompany loans.
• Asset Impairment: The company recorded a provision of BRL 126.3 million related to POS devices allocated to a specific group of merchants where no future economic benefit was expected.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Credit Quality: Verify the trend in Expected Credit Losses (ECL) and the BRL 213.2 million write-off of credit card receivables during the period.
• Interest Rate Sensitivity: Assess the impact of potential changes in the Brazilian SELIC/CDI rates on the company's net interest margin, given the high exposure to variable rates on deposits and investments.
• Related Party Transactions: Review the significant balances and transactions with parent company UOL and affiliated entities, particularly regarding deposits and shared service costs.
• Regulatory Risks: Monitor the status of the BRL 280.6 million IOF tax assessment and other unprovisioned legal contingencies.
• Liquidity Position: Confirm the maturity profile of the BRL 10.0 billion in deposits and the ability to meet short-term obligations without refinancing risk.