StoneCo Announces the Passing Away of Luiz Andr Barroso

Globe Newswire 19-Sep-2023 4:15 PM

GEORGETOWN, Cayman Islands, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StoneCo Ltd. (NASDAQ:STNE) ("Stone" or the "Company") is saddened to announce the passing of Board Member Luiz André Barroso on September 17^th, 2023. Mr. Barroso, who joined our Board on April 6^th, 2023, made significant contributions to our technology team and overall strategy. Our hearts and thoughts are with Luiz's family, friends, and colleagues.

Future decisions regarding his Board seat will be made in due course.

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StoneCo is a leading provider of financial technology and software solutions that empower merchants to conduct commerce seamlessly across multiple channels and help them grow their businesses.

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