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Banco Mercantil de Investimentos S.A. is a Brazilian financial institution specializing in investment banking and is part of Grupo Mercantil, whose controlling shareholder is Banco Mercantil do Brasil S.A. The company’s origins date back to 1971, with the incorporation of Banco Campina Grande de Investimento S.A. in Rio de Janeiro, resulting from the merger of three credit, financing and investment companies authorized by the Central Bank of Brazil. In 1972, this institution was acquired by Banco Mercantil de Minas Gerais S.A., now Banco Mercantil do Brasil, which transferred its headquarters to Belo Horizonte and changed its corporate name to Banco Mercantil de Investimentos S.A. Its license to operate as a financial institution was granted by the Central Bank in 1973, and in 1977 the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) authorized its registration as a publicly held company, with shares currently traded on B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão under the tickers BMIN3 and BMIN4.

The trajectory of Banco Mercantil de Investimentos has been marked by different phases of expansion and strategic repositioning. After capital injections and significant operational growth, especially in the 2000s, management opted for a business model more closely integrated with that of its controlling shareholder, leveraging Banco Mercantil do Brasil’s long-standing presence in the Brazilian financial system. This integration is reflected both in the use of the conglomerate’s physical and operational structure and in the business strategy, which combines specialization in typical investment banking transactions with the commercial synergies of the parent bank’s branch network. The institution maintains a strong focus on building an in-house team with specialized technical profiles to execute mandates in mergers and acquisitions, structured transactions and corporate finance activities.

Banco Mercantil de Investimentos’ business model is centered on offering structured capital markets products and financial advisory services. The company operates mainly on three pillars: structured debt transactions (DCM), M&A transactions and corporate finance solutions. In DCM, the bank structures debenture offerings, agribusiness receivables certificates (CRA) and real estate receivables certificates (CRI), as well as securitizations and investment funds such as FIP, FII and FIDC. In these products, Banco Mercantil de Investimentos may act as lead coordinator, hired coordinator or special participant in the offerings, with experience in restricted efforts offerings and in distributions targeted at institutional investors.

Banco Mercantil de Investimentos’ M&A activities involve comprehensive valuation of companies and sectors, analysis of strategic alternatives, capital restructuring, search for new partners and advisory services for full or partial divestments of equity interests. The institution has focused its operations on market segments and companies that are smaller than those typically served by large investment banks, identifying a niche where there is demand for structuring services and access to the capital markets. In corporate finance, the bank grants medium- and long-term loans geared toward future market transactions, with an emphasis on bridge loans linked to the preparation of capital markets deals or corporate reorganizations, often with longer maturities and more complex structuring.

From a revenue standpoint, Banco Mercantil de Investimentos’ main sources include credit operations, results from transactions with securities and revenue from service provision. Corporate credit operations are carried out entirely in Brazil and are usually associated with medium-term relationships with companies, often linked to potential future DCM or M&A transactions. Securities and other financial instruments transactions are focused on cash management, predominantly allocated to interbank transactions with the controlling shareholder, Banco Mercantil do Brasil S.A. There is no significant revenue concentration in a single client, as the company has not had customers accounting for more than 10% of total net revenue in recent fiscal years, indicating a diversified client base. The business does not show material seasonality, although periods of economic crisis tend to reduce credit demand and increase default risk, requiring stricter lending standards.

In terms of competitive positioning, Banco Mercantil de Investimentos operates in an environment dominated by large commercial banks with established investment banking arms, such as Bradesco, Itaú, Santander, Banco do Brasil and other domestic and foreign players. In corporate credit, these competitors usually have greater ability to offer more aggressive pricing, which intensifies competition. In capital markets transactions, the institution targets companies that often do not meet the minimum size and volume thresholds required by large banks to justify allocating their investment banking teams. This approach allows it to capitalize on opportunities in companies that are well positioned in their markets, with adequate liquidity and governance, but with a more limited track record of access to long-term financing instruments and corporate reorganization solutions. Security distribution activities are carried out by a lean structure, supported by the reach of the parent bank’s branch network and relationships with companies mainly in the São Paulo–Minas Gerais corridor, with a focus on placing securities with institutional investors.

From a geographical perspective, Banco Mercantil de Investimentos’ operations are limited to Brazilian territory, with no revenue from other countries. All credit activity, as well as the structuring of capital markets and M&A transactions, is conducted in Brazil, within the local regulatory framework. The use of the parent company’s infrastructure, which has a presence in several states, helps the bank reach companies in different regions, although business origination activity is more intense in markets such as Minas Gerais and São Paulo, where capital markets and structured corporate transactions are more developed.

Banco Mercantil de Investimentos’ activities are heavily regulated by the Central Bank of Brazil and the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM). The institution depends on an operating license from the Central Bank, in place since 1973, and on registration as a publicly held company with the CVM, in effect since 1977, which enables it to have common and preferred shares traded on B3 under the tickers BMIN3 and BMIN4. In addition to the prudential and conduct rules applicable to financial institutions, the bank is subject to specific regulations related to public offerings of securities, restricted efforts offerings, corporate governance and market disclosure. Regarding intangible assets, Banco Mercantil de Investimentos holds trademarks registered with the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), which identify its services in the financial market. In terms of institutional integrity, the conglomerate follows the practice of not making electoral or party donations in the name of any of its legal entities, in compliance with Brazilian legislation.

In the environmental, social and governance (ESG) dimensions, Banco Mercantil de Investimentos is covered by Grupo Mercantil’s Social, Environmental and Climate Responsibility Policy, established in line with CMN Resolution 4,945/21 and sector guidelines from the Brazilian Federation of Banks. This policy sets out principles and strategies for managing social, environmental and climate risks in its businesses, with an emphasis on ethical conduct, continuous training, the prevention of harassment and discrimination, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The institution offers a whistleblower channel operated by an independent company, ensuring confidentiality and anonymity. In labor and occupational health matters, specific people management and health and safety policies are in place to ensure compliance with legislation and the well-being of employees. In information security and data privacy, the group follows guidelines aligned with the General Data Protection Law (LGPD), with physical, logical and administrative protection mechanisms.

Although the direct environmental impact of an investment bank is lower compared with sectors that are intensive users of natural resources, Grupo Mercantil maintains waste, water and energy management practices focused on operational efficiency and impact mitigation, including selective paper collection and proper disposal of light bulbs and electronic equipment. ESG information is consolidated in an annual report that applies concepts from the Global Reporting Initiative, enabling comparability with other financial institutions that adopt similar benchmarks. This set of practices, combined with the conglomerate’s governance structure and the regulatory framework to which it is subject, shapes the environment in which Banco Mercantil de Investimentos conducts its credit, capital markets, M&A and corporate finance activities in Brazil.