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- Cielo S.A. Cielo S.A. is a leading provider of electronic payment solutions and transaction processing services in Brazil. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, including point-of-sale (POS) terminals for credit, debit, and contactless payments; Pix and QR Code acceptance; e-commerce solutions such as payment gateways, anti-fraud tools, and APIs; management of payment accounts; merchant accreditation and network services; rental, installation, and maintenance of POS equipment; big data analytics via Cielo Farol; digital wallets like Cielo Pay; and additional offerings such as Cielo Conciliator, Cielo Facilita, multi-receivables, electronic statements, and prepaid phone recharges through POS. Cielo serves a diverse customer base ranging from small entrepreneurs and medium-sized businesses to large retailers across multiple industries throughout Brazil, with subsidiary operations including Cielo USA, Inc. in the United States; it partners with major card issuers such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Elo. Founded in 1995 as Companhia Brasileira de Meios de Pagamento (formerly VisaNet) through a joint venture involving Banco Bradesco S.A., Banco do Brasil S.A., and others, Cielo is headquartered in Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil. In recent developments, the company has focused on digital transformation and innovation, including expanded contactless payment capabilities ahead of Central Bank regulations in partnership with Banco do Brasil and Bradesco; leadership changes with Estanislau Mendes Llobatera Bassols as CEO since 2022 and Filipe Oliveira as CFO; and in August 2024, offerors acquired a 27.1% stake in the company through a public auction at BRL 5.82 per share, reflecting ongoing strategic ownership adjustments amid competitive dynamics in the payment processing sector.