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    Antonio Buichi

    Vice President and Equity Research Analyst at Bank of America

    Antonio Buichi is a Vice President and Equity Research Analyst at Bank of America, specializing in the coverage of consumer retail and apparel companies such as Nike, Adidas, and VF Corporation. He has established a strong track record for delivering insightful investment analysis, with success rates exceeding industry averages and consistent positive returns recognized by platforms like TipRanks. Starting his career at JPMorgan Chase as an associate analyst before moving to Bank of America in 2018, Buichi has developed extensive expertise in market trends and company fundamentals through years of experience in equity research. He holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses, demonstrating his commitment to professional development and compliance within the financial industry.

    Antonio Buichi's questions to PagSeguro Digital (PAGS) leadership

    Antonio Buichi's questions to PagSeguro Digital (PAGS) leadership • Q3 2024

    Question

    Antonio Buichi of Bank of America inquired about PagSeguro's credit lending appetite amid rising interest rates, its strategy for the Large Merchant & e-Commerce (LMEC) segment, and the reasons for higher personnel provisions.

    Answer

    Executive Ricardo da Silva stated that while unsecured lending is being piloted, the focus remains on growing the secured portfolio. For LMEC, he emphasized targeting profitable clients over market share. Executive Artur Schunck clarified that higher personnel provisions are for company-wide annual bonuses due to performance exceeding guidance.

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    Antonio Buichi's questions to PagSeguro Digital (PAGS) leadership • Q3 2024

    Question

    Antonio Buichi of Bank of America asked about PagSeguro's credit lending appetite amid a high-interest-rate environment, its strategy for the Large Merchants & e-Commerce (LMEC) segment, and the reasons for increased personnel expenses.

    Answer

    Executive Ricardo da Silva noted a slight shift in credit appetite with pilots in unsecured lending, but affirmed the primary focus remains on growing the secured portfolio. For LMEC, he emphasized a strategy of targeting profitable, accretive clients rather than pursuing market share. Executive Artur Schunck clarified that higher personnel expenses were due to provisions for company-wide performance bonuses as results were tracking above guidance.

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