MERCADOLIBRE INC 10-K

meli-20251231 T able of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31 , 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-33647 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MercadoLibre, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Delaware 98-0212790 State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) WTC Free Zone Dr. Luis Bonavita 1294, Of. 1733, Tower II Montevideo , Uruguay , 11300 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) ( +598 ) 2 - 927-2770 Registrant’s telephone number, including area code Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share MELI Nasdaq Global Select Market 3.125% Notes due 2031 MELI31 The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC 4.900% Notes due 2033 MELI33 The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. 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Yes ☒ No ☐ If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐ Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-b ased compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No ☒ The aggregate market value of the registrant’s Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, at June 30, 2025, held by those persons deemed by the registrant to be non-affiliates (based upon the closing sale price of the Common Stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on June 30, 2025) was approximately $ 122,884,971,142 . Shares of the registrant’s Common Stock held by each executive officer and director and by each entity or person that, to the registrant’s knowledge, owned 10% or more of the registrant’s outstanding common stock as of June 30, 2025 have been excluded from this number because these persons may be deemed affiliates of the registrant. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes. As of February 25, 2026, there were 50,697,182 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding. Documents Incorporated By Reference Portions of the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement relating to its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of the Company’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, are incorporated by reference in Part III, Items 10-14 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K as indicated herein. T able of Contents MERCADOLIBRE, INC. FORM 10-K FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 Page SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 4 PART I ITEM 1. BUSINESS 5 ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS 17 ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS 35 ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY 35 ITEM 2. PROPERTIES 37 ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 37 ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES 37 PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES 37 ITEM 6. RESERVED 38 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 39 ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 62 ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA 65 ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES 65 ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 65 ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION 66 ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS 66 PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 66 ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 66 ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDERS MATTERS 66 ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE 68 ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES 68 PART IV ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES 69 ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY 69 EXHIBIT INDEX 70 SIGNATURES 72 3 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Any statements made or implied in this report that are not statements of historical fact, including statements about our beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and should be evaluated as such. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “project,” “should,” “may,” “could,” “will” and similar words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are contained throughout this report. Our forward-looking statements, and the risks and uncertainties related to them, include, but are not limited to, statements regarding MercadoLibre, Inc.'s expectations, objectives and progress against strategic priorities; initiatives and strategies related to our products and services, including our inability to successfully deliver new products and services; business and market outlook, opportunities, strategies and trends; impacts of foreign exchange; the potential impact of the uncertain macroeconomic and geopolitical environment on our financial results; customer preferences and demand and market expansion; our planned product and services releases and capabilities; industry growth rates; inflation; future stock repurchases; our expected tax rate and tax strategies; and the likelihood, impact and result of pending legal, administrative and tax proceedings or government investigations. Such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors (in addition to those discussed elsewhere in this report) that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some of the material risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations and projections are described in “Item 1A—Risk Factors” in Part I of this report. You should read that information in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Item 7 of Part II of this report, as well as the factors discussed in the other reports and documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). We note such information for investors as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There also may be other factors that we cannot anticipate or that are not described in this report, generally because they are unknown to us or we do not perceive them to be material that could cause results to differ materially from our expectations. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake to update these forward-looking statements except as may be required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our periodic filings with the SEC. Many of these risks are beyond our ability to control or predict. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for Management to predict all such risk factors, nor can it assess the impact of all such risk factors on our Company’s business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. These statements are based on currently available information and our current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. While we believe that our assumptions, expectations and projections are reasonable in view of the currently available information, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance. 4 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents PART I ITEM 1. BUSINESS MercadoLibre, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries “us,” “we,” “our,” "MercadoLibre," or the “Company”) is the leading online commerce and fintech ecosystem in Latin America. Our e-commerce platform is the leader in the region based on gross merchandise volume (“GMV”), and our fintech platform is the leader in monthly active users (“MAUs”) among fintech companies in Argentina, Chile and Mexico, and the second largest in Brazil. Mercado Libre's e-commerce platform is present in 18 countries (Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela (deconsolidated since December 2017), Bolivia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay and El Salvador) and our fintech platform, Mercado Pago, is present in 8 countries (Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay and Ecuador). Our ecosystem provides consumers and merchants with a complete portfolio of services to enable buying and selling online, and the processing of payments online and offline, as well as offering a wide array of simple day-to-day financial services. We offer our users an ecosystem of integrated e-commerce and digital financial services, which includes: the Mercado Libre Marketplace, the Mercado Pago fintech platform, the Mercado Envios logistics service, the Mercado Ads solution and the Mercado Libre Classifieds service. Our e-commerce platform provides buyers and sellers with a robust and safe environment that fosters the development of a large e-commerce community in Latin America, a region with a population of over 650 million people where penetration of e-commerce over total retail significantly lags benchmarks such as the United States of America (“U.S.”), the United Kingdom (“U.K.”) and China. We believe that we offer world-class technological and commercial solutions that address the distinctive cultural and geographic challenges of operating a digital commerce platform in Latin America. The Mercado Libre Marketplace is a user-friendly online commerce platform that can be accessed through our mobile app or website. Third-party sellers (“3P”) account for most of the GMV transacted on the Marketplace. We complement this by selling directly to consumers on a first-party basis (“1P”) in selected categories where we can enhance price competitiveness and assortment; this accounts for less than 10% of GMV. The Marketplace has an extensive assortment of products, with a wide range of categories including consumer electronics, apparel and beauty, home goods, automotive accessories, toys, books and entertainment and consumer packaged goods. We also have a selection of international products available, primarily from sellers in China and the U.S., through our cross-border trade (“CBT”) operations. Our users can also list vehicles, properties and services they are looking to sell via Mercado Libre Classifieds. These listings differ from our Marketplace listings because we charge placing fees only, not final value fees. Mercado Envios is a logistics solution that is one of the value-added services that we offer to our sellers and buyers on our platform. The logistics services we offer are an integral and crucial part of our value proposition as they reduce friction between buyers and sellers, allow us to have greater control over the full user experience and enable faster deliveries at a more competitive cost than would otherwise be available with third-party carriers. Sellers that use Mercado Envios are eligible to access shipping subsidies that enable free or discounted shipping for consumers that buy sellers’ goods on our Marketplace. Our logistics network is built around fulfillment centers (which accounts for more than half of shipments) where sellers place their inventory in our warehouses, and cross-docking, where we collect items sold from sellers directly or via a network of thousands of partner stores (“MELI Places”) where sellers drop off sold items that need to be fed into our logistics network. MELI Places are also enabled for pick up of items purchased and processing of returns. Our transportation network includes dedicated aircraft, trucks and thousands of last-mile delivery vans, the vast majority of which are owned and operated by our third-party carriers. Our advertising platform, Mercado Ads, is another value-added service that we offer to sellers on our platform and brands both on- and off-platform. The platform enables sellers and brands to access the millions of consumers who browse and purchase on our Marketplace, as well as the first-party data that all of these engagements generate. This enables advertisers to target highly granular audiences. The products we offer are Product Ads (sponsored listings), Brands Ads (product carrousels), Display Ads (banners) and Video Ads, the last two of which we are able to offer inventory off-platform as well as on our own Marketplace and fintech platform. Mercado Shops is a service we offer to sellers to complement their business on our Marketplace. It is a digital storefront solution that allows sellers to set up, manage and promote their own digital stores, whilst using Mercado Libre's logistics, advertising and payments services. In January 2025, we announced the migration of Mercado Shops to “Mi Página,” which offers similar functionalities but is fully embedded within our Marketplace (without an external storefront). Mercado Shops was discontinued as of December 31, 2025. Mercado Pago was initially designed to facilitate transactions on Mercado Libre’s Marketplace by providing a mechanism that allowed our users to securely, easily and promptly send and receive payments. This brought trust to the merchant-consumer relationship. In the countries in which Mercado Pago operates, it processes and settles all transactions on our Marketplace. Beyond facilitating Marketplace transactions, over the years we have expanded our array of Mercado Pago services to third parties outside Mercado Libre’s Marketplace. We began first by satisfying the growing demand for online-based payment solutions by providing merchants the necessary digital payment infrastructure for e-commerce to flourish in Latin America. As we deployed our digitally-based payments solutions, we also observed that individuals and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (“MSMEs”) in the physical world were being underserved or overlooked by incumbent payment providers and financial institutions in Latin America, and that a very large number of retail transactions were still being settled in cash throughout the region. Consequently, we deepened our fintech offering by launching payments processing services for offline merchants through the sale of point-of-sale (“POS”) devices and quick response (“QR”) codes. Mercado Pago also offers an array of day-to-day financial services for consumers and merchants through our digital account. The digital account initially offered transfers and simple payments, but today the services offered are much broader. 5 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents In our main markets, we currently offer the following solutions: ■ Digital payment solutions for utilities, mobile phone top up, peer-to-peer payments and more through our digital account; ■ Pre-paid cards and debit cards for users to spend and withdraw their account balances from their Mercado Pago digital account; ■ Credit cards and merchant and consumer credits, both on and off the Mercado Libre Marketplace; ■ Insurance products such as extended warranties, personal accident cover, theft and damage policies, among others; ■ Savings and investment products to invest balances stored on Mercado Pago digital accounts; and ■ A cryptocurrency buy, hold and sell feature of our digital account in Brazil, Mexico and Chile, for users to buy, hold and sell selected global cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, and Meli Dólar. Our lending solution is available in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Chile. We offer loans mostly to merchants and consumers that already form part of our user base, many of whom have historically been underserved or overlooked by financial institutions and therefore suffer from a lack of access to credit. Facilitating credit is a key service overlay that enables us to further strengthen the engagement and lock-in rate of our users, while also generating additional touchpoints and incentives to use Mercado Pago as an end-to-end financial solution. Our distribution capabilities and in-depth understanding of our customers’ behavior and merchants’ sales on the Mercado Libre Marketplace combined with machine learning (“ML”) (pillar of artificial intelligence (“AI”)) algorithms have allowed us to develop our own proprietary credit risk models with unique data that differentiate our scoring from traditional financial institutions. These models enable us to understand and better predict the behavior of our user and originate loans while maintaining acceptable levels of uncollectible debts. We offer credit lines to merchants that sell on our Marketplace and merchants that use our online, POS and QR payments processing services. Because our online merchants’ business flows through Mercado Pago, we are able to collect principal and interest payments from their existing sales on Mercado Libre’s Marketplace, meaningfully reducing the risk of uncollectability on the loans we originate to our merchants. Consumers can access credit lines once we score and approve them through our proprietary models. Loans can be used for a purchase on the Mercado Libre Marketplace, or on third party sites that use our payments processing technology. Since 2019, we also extend personal loans to recurring consumer credit borrowers, allowing them to buy products and services outside of our platform via the Mercado Pago digital account. In 2021, we launched the Mercado Pago credit card in Brazil, and this was followed by Mexico in 2023 and Argentina in 2025. It is free, internationally accepted, digitally managed and can be used on- and off-platform. Additionally, in Brazil we offer asset-backed loans to ease the acquisition of cars through financing granted to our users. Our asset management product, which is available in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Chile, is a critical pillar of our financial services offering that enables us to compete with large banks. This product offers remuneration on balances held in the Mercado Pago digital account that is greater than traditional checking and savings accounts. This enables our users to earn a return with funds remaining available for withdrawal or to make payments without their funds being tied up in a time deposit. This product is another way in which we have innovated to promote financial inclusion in a region where there are many underbanked or unbanked consumers. In 2022, we launched savings products in Brazil that enable users to purchase certificates of deposit, which have a higher return than our basic asset management product. In partnership with a third party, we also launched three investment fund options in Brazil, which enable our users to diversify their investment portfolio in an accessible way and with options for quick withdrawal. As an extension of our asset management and savings solutions for users, we launched a digital assets feature as part of the Mercado Pago account in Brazil, Mexico and Chile, in 2021, 2022 and 2023, respectively. This service allows our millions of users to purchase, hold and sell selected digital assets through our interface without leaving the Mercado Pago application, while a partner acts as the custodian and offers the blockchain infrastructure platform. This feature is available for all users through their Mercado Pago account. In 2024 and 2025 we launched “Meli Dólar,” a stablecoin that is pegged to the US dollar, in Brazil, Mexico and Chile. Members of our loyalty program receive their cashback in Meli Dólar and all Mercado Pago users can buy, hold and sell the stablecoin without any fees. In 2025, we launched the latest iteration of the Meli+ loyalty program in Argentina, Chile and Colombia, following its launch in Brazil and Mexico in 2024. The latest iteration introduces a tiered structure designed to provide users with a choice of benefits, which differ depending on the country. The Meli+ Essential tier includes ecosystem-wide benefits such as enhanced shipping options, cashback and additional installments on Marketplace purchases. The Meli+ Total tier includes all such benefits and also provides free access to Disney+, as well as discounts on other streaming platforms, such as HBO Max and Paramount+. In Brazil, we introduced a new subscription tier, Meli+ Mega, which consolidates multiple entertainment services into a unique single-subscription bundle, offering access to streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and Apple TV+. We continue to scale Mercado Play, an advertising-based video on demand (“AVOD”) streaming service first launched in 2023 and available to all users in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Peru and Uruguay. In 2025, Mercado Play previously available only through our apps, was made available on connected TVs for the first time. Mercado Play serves as a tool to drive user engagement on Mercado Libre and is a new platform to serve video advertising, complementing the portfolio of ads formats available through Mercado Ads. The content we offer through Mercado Play is sourced from third-party studios, with whom we have revenue sharing agreements. 6 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents We have two distinctive revenue streams in our business: ■ Commerce revenue Our Commerce business is comprised of two primary revenue streams: Services and Product Sales. Our Services revenue stream is mainly generated from Marketplace fees that include final value fees, which include the use of the payment solution, and flat fees for certain transactions below a certain merchandise value, related shipping fees, net of third-party carrier costs when we act as an agent, and storage fees, classifieds fees, advertising sales fees, membership subscription fees and fees from other ancillary businesses. Our Product Sales revenue stream entails selling merchandise on a first-party basis from our own inventory and related shipping fees. ■ Fintech revenue Our Fintech business is comprised of three primary revenue streams: (a) Financial services and income, which includes revenues from commissions we charge for transactions off-platform derived from use of the payment solution and asset management product, offering installments, either when we finance transactions directly or when we sell the corresponding financial assets, interest earned on cash and investments as part of Mercado Pago activities, including those required due to fintech regulations, net of interest gains pass through our Brazilian users in connection with our asset management product, as well as Mercado Pago debit card commissions, and insurtech fees; (b) Credit Revenues, which includes revenues from interest earned on loans and advances granted to merchants and consumers, and interest and commissions earned on Mercado Pago credit card transactions; and (c) Fintech Product Sales, which includes revenues from sales of mobile point of sales devices. Our strategy Our main focus is to serve people in Latin America by enabling wider access to e-commerce, digital payments and financial services. By providing compelling technology-based solutions that democratize commerce and money, we contribute to the development of a large and growing digital economy in the region. We serve our buyers by giving them access to a broad and affordable variety of products and services, a selection we believe to be larger than otherwise available to them via other online and offline sources serving our Latin American markets. We believe we serve our sellers by giving them access to a larger and more geographically diverse user base at a lower overall cost and investment than offline venues serving our Latin American markets. Additionally, we provide payment settlement services and shipping solutions to facilitate such transactions, and advertising solutions to promote them. We also serve our users by making financial services more accessible through different credit and other financial products and by fostering entrepreneurship and social mobility, with the goal of creating significant value for our stakeholders. More broadly, we strive to make inefficient markets more efficient through technology and in that process generate value for all our stakeholders. To achieve these objectives, we intend to pursue the following strategies: ■ Expand into additional transactional service offerings. Our strategic focus is to enable online transactions of multiple types of goods and services throughout Latin America. Consequently, we strive to launch online transactional offerings in new product and service categories where we believe business opportunities exist. These new transactional offerings include, but are not limited to: (a) offering additional product categories in our Marketplace, (b) bringing new brands to our Marketplace, (c) complementing our 3P selection with 1P goods in selected categories where we can enhance price competitiveness and assortment and (d) expanding our presence in vehicle, real estate and services classifieds. ■ Continue to improve the shopping experience for our users . We intend to continually enhance our e-commerce ecosystem in order to better serve individuals, brands, retailers and other businesses that want to buy or sell goods and services online in a convenient, simple and safe way. Value-added services that we intend to continue to scale include, but are not limited to: (a) maximizing utilization of Mercado Envios, particularly our fulfillment services, (b) expanding our advertising offerings, both on- and off-platform, (c) maximizing the use of Mercado Pago as a means of payment in our Marketplace, and (d) scaling our loyalty program, MELI+. We are committed to continue investing in the development of new tools and technologies that facilitate web and mobile commerce on our platform. In line with our constant focus on innovation, a critical component of user experience is the vertical solutions that we offer across key categories. We will continue to focus on improving the functionality of our websites and apps to deliver a more efficient and safe shopping experience and providing our users with the help of a dedicated customer support department. We will continue to focus on increasing purchase frequency and transaction volumes from our existing users, as well as attracting new buyers to our platform. We believe that a significant portion of our growth will be derived from the development of these tools and technologies in the future. ■ Become the principal financial services partner to our users. We intend to continue scaling Mercado Pago’s day-to-day financial services offerings for individuals and merchants through our digital account. Our strategic focus is to bring more users to Mercado Pago by leveraging our ecosystem, promoting financial inclusion and developing deep relationships with these users. We intend to promote the cross-selling of the products we offer, which include: (a) consumer & merchant loans, (b) credit and debit cards, (c) insurance, (d) savings, (e) investments, (f) digital payments, and (g) cryptocurrency buy, hold and sell. We are committed to developing new products to continue to offer innovative solutions to our users. We believe this strategy will help us maximize the utilization of Mercado Pago on our Marketplace and the value of Mercado Pago as a day-to-day financial services partner. 7 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents ■ Overlay value-added services onto our payments processing products . We intend to enhance the value proposition of Mercado Pago’s payments processing solutions by adding value-added services for merchants. This includes, but is not limited to: (a) our digital account to manage their finances; (b) offering credit products to help merchants to scale their businesses, and (c) offering enterprise software solutions that help merchants to manage their businesses. ■ Continue to grow our business and maintain market leadership . We focus on growing our business, achieving scale-related competitive advantages and strengthening our position as a preferred commerce and fintech platform in each of the markets in which we operate. We also intend to grow our business and maintain our leadership by expanding our user base as we reduce the frictions of buying online in Latin America. We intend to achieve these goals through organic growth, by introducing our services in new countries and entering new category segments, by launching new transactional business lines, and through potential strategic acquisitions of key businesses and assets. ■ Increase monetization of our transactions. We focus on improving the revenue generation capacity of our business by implementing initiatives designed to maximize the revenues we generate from transactions on our platform. Some of these initiatives include increasing our fee structure, selling advertising on our platform, offering other e-commerce services, expanding our fee-based features and cross-selling financial services to individuals transacting on our Marketplace and merchants who use our payments processing services. ■ Take advantage of the natural synergies that exist among our services. We strive to leverage our various services to promote greater cross-usage and synergies, thereby creating a fully integrated ecosystem of e-commerce and fintech offerings. Consequently, we will continue to promote the adoption of our Mercado Envios logistics solution, our advertising solution, our Mercado Pago payments and financial services solution and reward our users in each country for increased usage and engagement. Our loyalty program is a key tool for us to achieve these synergies and to foster growth of ecosystemic users, who are those that transact on our Marketplace and use Mercado Pago regularly. Marketing Our marketing strategy is designed to grow our e-commerce and fintech platforms, attract new users and promote more frequent transactions. We are focused on being an acquisition and engagement engine with effective and efficient allocation of resources. We focus on cross-selling services to create a larger number of ecosystemic users, with whom we have the deepest relationships. We leverage all advertising vehicles, including mass offline networks, paid advertising, including search, shopping, social and affiliate programs, organic channels, and our own channels (email, push, real estate). As we work on diverse marketing efforts, we consistently focus on reducing dependency on paid channels by pursuing brand preference leadership in Latin America and becoming a trusted authority in the industry, which helps us build a loyal base of users. We believe in local relevance to create a unique positioning in our top markets and promote a clear, differentiated brand voice. During 2025, we strengthened our buyer acquisition and demand generation efforts with multiple initiatives that helped us to increase the usage of our ecosystem. We focused not only on peak season (Hot Sale, Black Friday) and gifting events (such as Christmas, Mother's Day), but also on creating new shopping occasions during low season by promoting new seasonal dates called “double dates.” Product Development and Technology On December 31, 2025, we had 20,347 employees on our information technology and product development staff, an increase of 11% from 18,282 employees on December 31, 2024, due to new hires and as a consequence of improvements in our ecosystem products, which increased our information technology and product development staff. We continually work to improve both our Mercado Libre Marketplace and Mercado Pago mobile apps and websites so that they better serve our users’ needs and function more efficiently. A significant portion of our information technology resources are allocated to these purposes. We strive to maintain the right balance between offering new features and enhancing the existing functionality and architecture of our software and hardware. The effective management of the Mercado Libre Marketplace and Mercado Pago software architecture and hardware requirements is as important as introducing additional and better features for our users. Because our business has grown relatively fast, we must ensure that our systems are capable of absorbing this incremental volume. Therefore, our engineers work to optimize our processes and equipment by designing more effective ways to run our platform. We design, develop, and operate most of our software and technology in-house. We have several development centers throughout Latin America. We believe having a team as diverse as our user base gives us a distinct advantage when building products for markets as unique as the ones where we operate. Different languages and cultures require different features and products, and our multi-disciplinary development team can draw from both data and their own culture for insights when designing, implementing, and releasing products. We have made acquisitions in the past to enhance our software development capabilities, and we outsource certain projects to outside developers. We believe that outsourcing the development of certain projects allows us to have a greater operating capacity and strengthens our internal know-how by incorporating new expertise into our business. In addition, our developers frequently interact with technology suppliers and attend technology-related events to familiarize themselves with the latest innovations and developments in the field. We also rely on certain technologies that we license from third parties, suppliers of key database technology, operating systems and specific hardware components for our services. 8 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents In the past, we started a deep technology overhaul to switch from a closed and monolithic system to an open and decoupled one. We split our teams into many decoupled and autonomous “cells.” A cell is a functional unit with its own team, hardware, data and source code. Cells interact with each other using Application Programming Interfaces (“APIs”). This successful overhaul allowed us to unlock greater developer productivity from all our teams. In the past, we opened up our platform to allow third parties to integrate the various features of our platform into custom applications. Since then, we have seen significant adoption of our platform and entire companies built on and around our APIs and services, all of them focused on adding even more value to our users. During this overhaul, we built a proprietary Platform as a Service (“PAAS”) product used daily by our development team. This state-of-the-art tool helps our teams by greatly reducing cognitive overload related to infrastructure and network management, allowing our developers to focus on adding value to our users and their code, and not which server their applications are running on. Our PAAS is a constant area of investment which we have expanded from microservices to simplifying the building of mobile applications, software development kits (“SDKs”) and building, testing, training, deploying and monitoring predictive Machine Learning models, all with the purpose of increasing the rate of development and, by extension, the pace and cadence with which all our teams add value to our users. Generative AI (“GenAI”) adoption at MercadoLibre has continued to expand across the organization. Approximately 95% of our employees have adopted GenAI tools in their work. Internal measurements show that about 30% of the code that reaches production is written with the use of AI. This blended figure reflects differences across our portfolio, where mature, large-scale systems and newer environments show varying levels of AI-generated code. All code written with AI is incorporated through our established development, review, and release processes. During the year, we also observed an approximately 40% increase in merged contributions, which we believe reflects improvements in development velocity and ongoing enhancements to our development processes. We also use autonomous AI agents to support portions of our engineering work. These agents perform defined tasks such as contributing to code reviews, assisting with documentation, reviewing incidents, and handling certain migration and update activities across parts of our codebase. They operate as part of our broader development workflow and complement the work of our engineering teams. In addition, the use of internal workflow-automation tools has expanded across the Company. These tools help coordinate recurring operational processes, streamline multi-step tasks, and reduce manual work across business units. Adoption of such tools has continued to grow as our teams incorporate automation into a wider range of day-to-day responsibilities, supporting greater efficiency and consistency in routine operations. Seasonality Like most retail businesses, we experience the effects of seasonality in all of the countries in which we operate throughout the calendar year. Although much of our seasonality is due to the year-end promotional campaigns and the Christmas holiday season, the geographic diversity of our operations (i.e. southern and northern hemispheres) helps mitigate the seasonality attributed to summer vacation time and national holidays. Typically, the fourth quarter of the year is the strongest in terms of revenue in every country where we operate due to the significant increase in transactions before the holiday season. The first quarter of the year is generally our slowest period. The months of January, February and March correspond to summer vacation time in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and Uruguay. Additionally, the Easter holiday falls in March or April, and Brazil celebrates Carnival for one week in February or March. This first quarter seasonality is partially mitigated by our operations in the countries located in the northern hemisphere, such as Colombia and Mexico, the slowest months for which are the summer months of July, August and September. Lastly, commercial campaigns like Hot Sale, CyberMonday, Black Friday and Buen Fin generate an increase in transactions. Competition The online commerce market is rapidly evolving and is highly competitive. Barriers-to-entry for large, well-established technology companies are relatively low, and current and new competitors can launch new sites at a relatively low cost using commercially available software. While we are currently the market leader in a number of the markets in which we operate, we currently or potentially could compete with marketplace operators, businesses that offer business-to-consumer online e-commerce services or others with a focus on specific vertical categories, as well as brick and mortar retailers that have launched online offerings. Over the past few years, we have seen competition intensify not only as local players grow their e-commerce businesses, but also as international players expand, mainly in Brazil and Mexico. The financial services market is also becoming increasingly competitive with the growth of several fintech companies established in Latin America. With respect to our payments’ business, Mercado Pago competes with existing digital and offline payment methods, including banks and other providers of traditional payment methods that service both merchants and individuals. Mercado Pago also competes in the rapidly evolving fintech space with local and strong global players that offer digital financial services such as access to credit, virtual and physical cards, insurance, savings accounts, and asset management. The advertising market in Latin America is dominated by large, global companies that are able to deploy solutions and technology from their home markets and international operations into the region. These companies are able to offer advertisers access to large audiences, and the competition to serve those audiences is intense. We also compete against a range of local players in the traditional media space, as well as bricks and mortar retailers who can provide advertisers with access to physical and online inventory. In the classifieds market, we compete with regional and local players with general or verticalized focus. In addition, we face competition from a number of large online communities and services that have expertise in developing e-commerce, facilitating online interaction, or both. Other large companies with strong brand recognition and experience in e-commerce, such as large newspapers or media companies, also compete in the online listing market in Latin America. 9 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Intellectual Property Rights Our intellectual property ("IP") rights are critical to our future success and rely on a combination of copyright, trademark, patent designs, trade secret laws and contractual restrictions, among others. We pursue the registration of our intangible assets in each country where we operate. Our main trademarks and domain names are duly protected in the countries where we have our main operations, however, we may not have effective protection or it might not be granted to us by the appropriate regulatory authority in every country where our services are available online, meaning our ability to protect our brands against third-party infringement would be compromised and we could face claims by third-party trademark owners. See “Item 1A. Risk factors—Intellectual Property Risks—We could face legal and financial liability upon the sale of items that infringe intellectual property rights of third parties and for information and material disseminated through our platforms.” We have entered into confidentiality and intellectual property assignment agreements with our employees and certain contractors. To prevent disclosure of our proprietary information to unauthorized parties, we have also entered into non-disclosure agreements with our employees, strategic partners and suppliers. We have licensed certain proprietary rights, such as trademarks or copyrights, to third parties in the past and expect to continue to license such rights in the future. While we seek to ensure that our licensees maintain the quality of the Mercado Libre brand, they may take actions that could adversely affect the value of our proprietary rights or our reputation, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. See “Item 1A. Risk factors—Intellectual Property Risks—We may not be able to adequately protect and enforce our intellectual property rights. We could potentially face claims alleging that our technologies infringe the property rights of others.” Offices We are a Delaware corporation incorporated on October 15, 1999. Our registered office is located at 800 North State Street, Suite 304, Kent County, Dover, Delaware, 19901. Our principal executive offices are located at Dr. Luis Bonavita 1294, Of. 1733, Tower II, Montevideo, Uruguay, 11300. Available Information Our investor relations website is investor.mercadolibre.com. We use our investor relations website as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under SEC Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure). Accordingly, investors should monitor our investor relations website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls and webcasts. We make available free of charge through our website our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to the SEC. The SEC maintains an internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at www.sec.gov. Our country-specific Impact Reports for Brazil, Mexico and Argentina are available on our investor relations website. Our Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Ethics, and the charters of the Audit Committee, the Compensation and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee are also available on our website and are available in print to any stockholder upon request in writing to MercadoLibre, Inc., Attention: Investor Relations, Dr. Luis Bonavita 1294, Of. 1733, Tower II, Montevideo, Uruguay, 11300. Information on or connected to our website is neither part of nor incorporated into this report on Form 10-K or any other SEC filings we make from time to time. 10 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Human Capital Employees and Labor Relations The following table shows the number of our employees by country as of December 31, 2025: Country Number of Employees Brazil 61,139 Mexico 34,336 Argentina 16,726 Colombia 5,848 Chile 3,617 Uruguay 1,858 Peru 65 United States 27 Venezuela 25 Spain 16 Ecuador 7 China 6 Total 123,670 We manage operations in the remaining countries in which we have operations remotely. Some of our employees located in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Uruguay and Chile are represented by different labor unions. We consider our relations with our employees to be good and we implement a variety of human resources practices, programs and policies that are designed to hire, develop, compensate and retain our employees. Culture and Development Our entrepreneurial culture is the most significant attribute that makes MercadoLibre a unique place to work. This characteristic, which dates back to our early days in a garage in Buenos Aires, continues to thrive among the more than 123,000 talented individuals who comprise our exceptional team across Latin America. The DNA of MercadoLibre, embedded in our culture, is best exemplified by a proactive attitude: a relentless commitment to creating value for our users through risk-taking and innovation, all while delivering excellence as a collective. Throughout the years, our culture has been instrumental in shaping our Company’s dynamic and successful journey, serving as a competitive advantage and a crucial differentiator. Our leadership team plays a central role in exemplifying our culture. One of our Leadership principles is to “Lead by Example.” We expect our leaders to be the first to give their all, to inspire enthusiasm, and, above all, to embody our culture and DNA through their actions. In the past year, we have trained over 3,150 leaders to serve as multipliers of our DNA. This initiative included 120 training sessions focused on enhancing the impact of our leaders, emphasizing the importance of overcoming challenges, embodying a proactive attitude and delivering effective feedback. We are thrilled with the positive outcomes this initiative has generated, not only for the participants and their teams but also for the overall business results. This year, as in every year, we measured the levels of employee engagement, receiving responses from more than 81,000 employees, and we achieved a remarkable 93% favorability. This milestone is particularly significant as we recognize that managing team engagement is an indispensable responsibility of our leaders. In addition, during 2025 our “Leading Operations” program trained more than 2,600 leaders to strengthen management within our logistics operations. This initiative has boosted productivity and supported our goal of expanding our logistics network to every home in Latin America. To thrive in the diverse markets we serve, attracting, engaging and developing top talent is paramount. At MercadoLibre, we achieve this by providing meaningful experiences and co-creating an environment that reflects our DNA. In a fast-paced, dynamic, joyful and collaborative workplace, we give our teams the chance to grow by tackling complex challenges, pursuing excellence and achieving outstanding results together. Our purpose is to democratize commerce and financial services to transform the lives of millions across Latin America. Every action we take as a company is anchored in this purpose, with our culture guiding and inspiring each decision we make and every initiative we launch. 11 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Generation of quality employment opportunities Our recruitment and hiring strategy exemplifies our commitment to being a growth engine for Latin America in response to the socio-economic challenges faced by the region in recent years. We take immense pride in creating quality employment opportunities in the region. This year, we celebrated a remarkable achievement by surpassing 123,000 employees at MercadoLibre. In 2025 alone, we welcomed more than 39,000 new team members throughout the region, particularly within our Technology, Product, and Logistics divisions. We have shown consistent expansion, almost quadrupling our workforce from 29,957 to 123,670 employees in the last four years, resulting in 37 times the workforce we had a decade ago. This substantial growth distinguishes us as a leader in creating genuine employment in the region while maintaining our unique culture. Our ongoing expansion not only strengthens our position in job creation but also enhances our value proposition. The increase in direct employment drives our business forward and positively impacts indirect employment, generating numerous opportunities throughout our value chain and benefiting the hundreds of thousands of MSMEs that rely on our ecosystem. At MercadoLibre, we aspire to be the employer of choice, fully aware of the competitive landscape we navigate where effective talent management is crucial. Therefore, we are committed to honoring the value proposition we offer our employees every single day. Multiple perspectives, common purpose We believe in effort and the value of meritocracy, and we know that the inclusion of diverse experiences drives innovation and allows us to anticipate the needs and expectations of those who choose MercadoLibre. To achieve this, we work on two complementary pillars: inclusion, through processes and actions that ensure equal opportunities within a culture that fundamentally values meritocracy; and representation, promoting the inclusion of different profiles and experiences, thus reflecting the diversity of our user community. We ensure pay equity by conducting annual company-wide analyses, and there is no representative gap in any talent management processes, such as performance evaluations, promotions, internal rotations and employee engagement. Our priority is to guarantee an inclusive and respectful environment. In 2024, we created the Inclusion Insights Team, an intersectional team whose mission is to ensure that our initiatives and processes are inclusive and incorporate a multiplicity of perspectives and experiences, creating a great place to work for all people. The group is led by the Inclusion team and consists of 13 representatives from different groups (women, men, employees over 40, people with disabilities, different ethnicities, LGBTQI+, etc.), ensuring a balance across countries, tenure, seniority, and considering performance and cultural alignment. We drive our business purpose by democratizing opportunities, understanding, and respecting each uniqueness. Any violation of our MELI Code must be reported, and we maintain a confidential reporting line available 24/7 for anonymous reporting. AI-Driven Innovation at MercadoLibre MercadoLibre is experiencing a new phase in its evolution where the transformative power of technology, specifically AI, challenges the Company to evolve its ways of working. To be prepared, MercadoLibre chooses to learn constantly, remaining in continuous beta, test, and iterate. Based on MercadoLibre's DNA, the Company chooses not to simply “adapt,” but to anticipate and lead the transformation. The capacity and speed of learning are key at the Company. Our vision for GenAI is that everyone at the Company can use it to boost their productivity and accelerate business impact. To solve the various challenges in our operations, MercadoLibre has numerous proprietary AI solutions, and our teams are much more efficient today. We are using AI to assist our employees in the production of TV commercials, handling of customer service cases, and response to legal demands. Beyond these specific applications, MercadoLibre is transforming its ways of working by incorporating AI into daily operations. MercadoLibre has made world-class GenAI tools available to the entire team, accelerating tasks across all roles through content creation assistants (like Gemini) and coding assistants (like GitHub Copilot), as well as proprietary decision automation agents (Verdi). To drive usage, the Company has trained over 23,000 people, including leaders and developers, on solving business challenges with AI tools, prompting, and coding. MercadoLibre also reinforces the importance of GenAI use through leadership messaging and internal “GenAI Weeks“ across business units to share practical applications. Approximately 95% of the Company’s employees have adopted AI tools in their work. This metric is more than 50% above industry benchmarks. Moreover, AI is also used as a co-pilot in the Human Capital area, specifically being used for talent identification, evaluation and engagement. In Talent Acquisition, the Company has long used AI to assist with efficient candidate-position matching and ranking. MercadoLibre is now experimenting internally with autonomous agents for initial candidate phone-screening while ensuring that human interviews remain central to the hiring process. For Employee Support, a proprietary GenAI conversational bot handles over 1.4 million annual inquiries, increasing the self-service rate from 70% to 93%. Furthermore, in Talent Evaluation, AI assists leaders by summarizing 360° feedback and helping to prepare performance reviews. Also, in the engagement annual survey, the Company uses models like Humor Sense to automatically analyze survey content and provides leaders with an intelligent assistant that integrates results, highlights key insights, and offers recommendations for action plans. 12 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Government Regulation We are subject to a variety of laws, decrees and regulations that affect companies conducting business on the Internet in some of the countries where we operate related to e-commerce, fintech, privacy, data protection, taxation, obligations to provide information to certain authorities about transactions occurring on our platform or about our users, anti-money laundering regulations, transport regulations and other legislation which also applies to other companies conducting business in general. It is not clear how existing laws governing issues such as general commercial activities, property ownership, copyrights and other intellectual property issues, taxation, libel and defamation, obscenity, consumer protection, digital signatures and personal privacy apply to online businesses. Some of these laws were adopted before the Internet was available and, as a result, do not contemplate or address the unique issues of the Internet. Due to these areas of legal uncertainty, and the user’s adoption of the Internet and other online services, it is possible that new laws and regulations will be adopted with respect to the Internet or other online services. These regulations could cover a wide variety of issues, including, without limitation, online commerce, Internet service providers’ responsibility for third party content hosted in their servers, user privacy, fintech transactions, freedom of expression, pricing, content and quality of products and services, taxation (including VAT or tax collection obligations, obligation to provide certain information about transactions that occurred through our platform, or about our users), advertising, intellectual property rights, consumer protection and information security. There are laws and regulations that address foreign currency and exchange rates in every country in which we operate. In certain countries where we operate, we need governmental authorization to pay invoices to a foreign supplier or send money abroad due to foreign exchange restrictions. See “Item 1A. Risk factors—Risks related to doing business in Latin America—Local currencies used in the conduct of our business are subject to depreciation, volatility and exchange controls"” for more information. We are also subject to significant general data protection and privacy-related regulations in many of the jurisdictions in which we operate (e.g. Law No. 13,709 in Brazil, Law No. 25,326 in Argentina, Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data on Private Sector Possession in Mexico, Laws No. 1581/2012 and 1266/2008 in Colombia, Law No. 21.719 in Chile, Law No. 18,331 in Uruguay, Organic Law on Personal Data Protection in Ecuador, Law No. 29,733 in Peru, Personal Information Protection Law in China as well as various state-level privacy laws in the United States. These laws broadly govern the collection, use, processing, storage and transfer of personal data across both digital and physical environments. We have implemented a data protection program designed to incorporate applicable requirements into our business processes, compliance infrastructure and IT systems. Further, many jurisdictions continue to review, amend or propose additional obligations, which may require further operational or technical adjustments. Failure, or perceived failure, to comply with these evolving laws could result in regulatory investigations, fines, litigation, reputational harm, or operational restrictions. Our Mercado Pago services are subject to regulation in the countries in which we operate, as described below: Brazil Mercado Pago's activities in Brazil operate under a regulatory framework consolidated by Law No. 12,865/2013, which defines the concepts of payment arrangements and payment institutions and vested the Brazilian Central Bank ("BACEN"), following guidelines set by the National Monetary Council ("CMN"), with authority to regulate and supervise the sector. Based on that law, the BACEN Resolution 80/2021 governs the formation, operation, authorization, governance, and prudential requirements of payment institutions ("PIs") in the following modalities: electronic money issuer, postpaid instrument issuer, acquirer (merchant acquirer), and payment transaction initiator. As an authorized electronic money issuer since 2018, Mercado Pago Instituição de Pagamento Ltda. offers payment accounts with client funds segregated from its own assets and fully backed by federal government securities in the Special Settlement and Custody System ("SELIC"), ensuring redemption at any time and ring-fencing against the institution’s obligations (BACEN Resolution 80/2021). On March 11, 2020, the BACEN also approved its activities as an acquirer (merchant acquirer) and postpaid instrument issuer (credit cards), and subsequently as a payment transaction initiator, expanding the scope of services. At the arrangement level, the BACEN Resolution 150/2021 establishes the regulatory regime applicable to payment arrangements that are part of the Brazilian Payments System ("SPB") and defines when an arrangement is not part of the SPB. Mercado Pago participates in regulated arrangements such as Pix (the Brazilian instant payments system), card network arrangements, and maintains its own payment arrangement, complying with the applicable reporting obligations (BACEN Resolution 150/2021). We have also been part of Open Finance since 2021, sharing data with the account holder’s consent, in accordance with the BACEN’s timeline and technical standards. During March 2022, the BACEN announced new rules for PIs based on their size and complexity and raised standards for required capital. The new framework, which was effective starting in July 2023 with full implementation by January 2025, extended the application of the rule regarding proportionality of regulatory requirements (currently applicable to conglomerates of financial institutions) to financial conglomerates led by PIs. The rules required a gradual increase between 2023 and 2025 in the regulatory capital requirements applicable to our regulated Brazilian entities which from January 2025 onwards is 10.50%. In September 2024, the Brazilian Mercado Pago's entities received the BACEN authorization to establish its own Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários ("DTVM"), which became operational in 2025, strengthening the investment's offering. Credit operations within the ecosystem are conducted by Mercado Crédito Sociedade de Crédito, Financiamento e Investimento S.A., a financial institution authorized by the BACEN since 2020. On cross-cutting matters, the Brazilian Mercado Pago's entities comply with: (i) the anti–money laundering and counter–terrorism financing regime (Law No. 9,613/1998, amended by Law No. 12,683/2012, and the BACEN regulations); (ii) the centralized receivables registry; (iii) cybersecurity and cloud outsourcing policies and controls applicable to PIs; (iv) the General Data Protection Law ("LGPD") and acts of the National Data Protection Authority ("ANPD"); and (v) rules for sharing data on indications of fraud among authorized institutions, pursuant to Joint Resolution 6/2023 and the BACEN Resolution 343/2023 (electronic registry, timelines, and security requirements). 13 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents For postpaid credit, since January 2, 2024, a cap has been in force for credit card revolving balances and invoice installment plans: interest and financial charges may not exceed 100% of the original debt amount, pursuant to Article 28 of Law No. 14,690/2023 and the CMN Resolution 5,112/2023, which details the calculation of the “original amount,” invoice disclosures, and balance portability. In 2024, Law No. 14,905 (the updated “Usury Law”) amended the Civil Code and Decree No. 22,626/1933 to (a) standardize monetary restatement and the legal interest rate; and (b) exclude the application of the old interest cap to transactions contracted with institutions authorized by the BACEN (among other hypotheses), so that such transactions are not subject to the limit previously imposed by the 1933 Decree, without prejudice to other legal and consumer protection safeguards. On November 3, 2025, the CMN and the BACEN issued Joint Resolution 14/2025 and the BACEN Resolution 517/2025, which overhaul the calculation of minimum paid-in capital and net equity required of authorized institutions, including PIs, Direct Credit Societies ("SCDs"), and Credit, Financing and Investment Societies ("SCFIs"). The requirement is no longer “by type” and now reflects the activities actually undertaken, the use of intensive technological infrastructure, and the funding profile, with transition rules through 2028. The Brazilian Mercado Pago's entities have been implementing the necessary adjustments, maintaining capital buffers and alignment with the prudential benchmarks applicable to PI-led conglomerates. Additionally, since December 1, 2025, BACEN Resolution 518/2025 has been in force, broadening the grounds for compulsory closure of payment accounts to curb improper uses, detailing the characterization and closure of “contas-bolsão,” serious registration inconsistencies, and the movement of third-party funds through own accounts, and requiring formal identification criteria and documentation retention at the BACEN’s disposal. Mercado Pago entities in Brazil remain under BACEN supervision, as well as that of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil ("CVM") due to the DTVM license, and fully comply with regulatory obligations with the knowledge that noncompliance may result in measures ranging from warnings and administrative sanctions to the cancellation of authorizations. Mexico In March 2018, Mexico enacted a new law that regulates both crowd-funders as well as providers of wallets and money transmittal services (the “Fintech Law”). Under the Fintech Law, institutions that provided the aforementioned services prior to its enactment are required to submit an application to the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (the Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission or the “CNBV”) to obtain a license, and may continue to provide those services while such license application is being processed. On April 29, 2022, MercadoLibre, S.A. de C.V. Institución de Fondos de Pago Electrónico, a Mexican subsidiary, obtained the final approval by the CNBV to operate as an Electronic Payment Institution (Institución de Fondos de Pago Electrónico or “IFPE”, as referred to by the Financial Technology Institutions Act), which enables the entity to issue, manage, redeem and make electronic transfers of money on behalf of its clients, through computer applications, interfaces, web sites or any other means of electronic or digital communication. MercadoLibre, S.A. de C.V. Institución de Fondos de Pago Electrónico became a regulated financial entity towards third parties, effective on May 11, 2022 duly published in the Official Gazette, and is subject to the supervision and jurisdiction of the relevant Mexican financial regulators, including but not limited to the National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services, CNBV and the Central Bank of Mexico. Amongst the regulatory obligations to which Electronic Payment Institutions are subject, the following are noteworthy: a) maintain minimum capital requirements, b) maintain sufficient reserves in high-quality liquid assets (e.g. cash, treasury bills, etc.), so as to be able to redeem, on par, the funds held on behalf of the clients, c) comply with anti-money laundering and countering of terrorism financing regulations, and d) develop and maintain sound cybersecurity and information security policies, including but not limited to the performance of recurrent vulnerability tests and the deployment of strict infrastructure controls. Additionally, in February 2022, the National Insurance and Bond Commission granted Mercado Insurtech, Agente de Seguros, S.A. de C.V. definitive authorization to operate as an Insurance Agent. On September 11, 2024, MercadoLibre, S.A., de C.V., Institución de Fondos de Pago Electrónico submitted to the CNBV an authorization request to organize and operate as a multiple banking institution. As of the date of this filing, the aforementioned authorization is still pending approval. On March 27, 2025, MPFS, S. de R.L. de C.V. submitted to the CNBV an authorization request to organize and operate as an investment funds management company through Mercado Pago Fondos, S.A. de C.V., Sociedad Operadora de Fondos de Inversión (a new subsidiary to be legally formed when the authorization request is approved). As of the date of this filing, this authorization is pending approval. Argentina In January 2020, the Central Bank of Argentina (“CBA”) enacted regulations relating to payments service providers that apply to the Fintech institutions that are not financial institutions but nevertheless, provide payment services in at least one of the stages of the payment system. On July 7, 2020, MercadoLibre S.R.L. was registered with the CBA as a payment service provider in accordance with applicable regulations, and since December 18, 2020 has also been registered as a “Proveedor No Financiero de Crédito” (non-financial loan provider). In September 2021, MercadoLibre S.R.L. completed the registration process with the National Insurance Superintendent to operate as appointed agent for insurance companies (“agente institorio”), which allows MercadoLibre S.R.L. to offer its users insurance policies sold by one or more insurance companies, as well as to manage certain aspects of such policies (payments, claims, etc.). On September 1, 2022, the CBA issued a regulation that extended the application of the rules for the protection of users of financial services to payment services providers who offer payment accounts (“PSPOCP” according to its Spanish acronym). The regulation was already applicable to non-financial loan providers. On February 15, 2023, the CBA issued another regulation requiring PSPOCPs to comply with the Information Regime on Claims and the Information Regime on Transparency, Chapter II. 14 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents On May 18, 2023 and May 30, 2023, the CBA enacted new regulations establishing that (i) QR codes must be interoperable with credit card payments, effective as from May 1, 2024; and (ii) digital wallets that allow credit card payments by reading QR codes must be interoperable, effective as from July 29, 2024. These regulations also expanded the payment services providers (“PSP”) registry and established that certain entities that accept, acquire, aggregate or sub-acquire payments must be registered. Under these regulations, MercadoLibre S.R.L. was registered as a Payment Aggregator in the "Registry of Payment Service Providers" of the CBA on June 24, 2024 and as a Payment Accepter in the "Registry of Payment Service Providers" of the CBA on April 10, 2024. Mercado Pago Servicios de Procesamiento S.R.L. was registered as an Acquirer in the "Registry of Payment Service Providers" of the CBA on February 23, 2024. On June 4, 2024, Mercado Pago Inversiones S.R.L. ("MPY") and Mercado Pago Asset Management S.A. ("MPA") were established. After its registration in the General Inspection of Justice, these subsidiaries requested a Comprehensive Settlement and Clearing Agent license and a Product Administration Agent of Collective Investment - Common Investment Funds license, respectively, from the Argentinian National Securities Commission (“CNV” according to its Spanish acronym), which were authorized on February 5, 2025. On February 25, 2025, the CNV approved the registration of MPY as a Comprehensive Investment Fund Placement and Distribution Agent (ACDI). On the same day, the CNV approved the request made by MPA to replace Industrial Asset Management S.A. as management agent of “Mercado Fondo.” As of December 31, 2025, the assets under administration of MPA related to mutual funds amount to 4,536 million. In April 2025, Mercado Pago Servicios de Procesamiento S.R.L. (“MPSP”) created a global program for the issuance of debt securities. The maximum principal amount of the debt securities permitted to be outstanding at any one time under the program is $500 million (or its equivalent in other currencies and/or units of value or measure). In July 2025, MPSP was authorized by the CNV to issue debt securities under Argentina's public offering regime, and as result, it is regulated by the CNV. On June 17, 2025, we filed an application with the CBA to obtain a banking license in Argentina for a new entity to be incorporated, which will be controlled by the subsidiaries Meli Participaciones, S.L. and Marketplace Investments, LLC. As of the date of this filing, the application is currently under review. Chile In 2017 and 2018, Chile enacted regulations regarding the issuance and operation of payment cards, which could affect Mercado Pago’s operations, including authorization to operate, anti-money laundering obligations, capital requirements and reserve funds, operational and security safeguards, among others. In November 2021, the Chilean Commission for the Financial Market (“CMF”) granted Mercado Pago, through its entities Mercado Pago Emisora S.A. and Mercado Pago Operadora S.A. (formerly known as MercadoPago S.A.), a prepaid card issuer license and payment card operator license, respectively. These licenses transformed Mercado Pago Emisora S.A. and Mercado Pago Operadora S.A. into regulated entities, supervised by the CMF and the Chilean Financial Analysis Unit (“UAF”, in charge of supervising anti-money laundering activities in Chile), and became obligated, among other things, to: (i) deliver information on its financial and operational management on a regular basis; (ii) maintain certain minimum capital required; (iii) set up a determined liquidity reserve; (iv) deposit and maintain users’ funds in specific banks’ accounts (only applicable to Mercado Pago Emisora S.A.); and (v) perform know your client and anti-money laundering duties. On October 12, 2022, the Chilean Congress approved the Fintech and Open-Banking Law Project, which was published on January 4, 2023, and came into effect on February 3, 2023. This law established a regulatory framework for certain technological financial services that did not have their own legal framework. These services are: (i) Alternative Transaction Systems, (ii) Crowdfunding Financing Platforms, (iii) Financial Instrument Intermediation, (iv) Order Routing, (v) Credit Advisory, and (vi) Investment Advisory. Pursuant to this law, in January 2025, Mercado Pago Crypto S.A. submitted the license application to the CMF within the legal deadline for its ruling, which is still pending approval. On October 24, 2022, Mercado Pago Corredores de Seguros SpA was registered as an Insurance Broker in the Registry of Trade Assistants for Insurance of the CMF. The main objective of the Company is the remunerated intermediation of general and life insurance contracts with any insurer based in Chile. On April 8, 2024, the Chilean Congress created de National Cybersecurity Agency ("ANCI") which act as the competent authority for critical and essential service providers in Chile and also published the Cybersecurity Law. Although Mercado Pago Chilean entities already comply with the law’s main obligations as a result of being regulated entities, pursuant to this new law, such entities will be subject to a new regulator and must comply with certain reporting requirements for cybersecurity incidents. However, in this context, in June 2025, Mercado Pago Operadora S.A. and Mercado Pago Emisora S.A. submitted their filings before the ANCI to be registered as "essential service providers", as required under the new regulatory framework, which were admitted. In December 2025, the ANCI published the entities that were classified as Operators of Vital Importance (“OIV”), and only Mercado Pago Operadora S.A. has been included in that list. Such classification impose Mercado Pago Operadora S.A. specific obligations regarding cybersecurity governance, technical and organizational security measures, incident reporting protocols, business continuity standards and oversight by the ANCI. Mercado Pago’s Chilean entities are preparing to meet all applicable obligations once secondary regulation is enacted. On May 30, 2024, the Chilean Congress passed Law 21,673, which establishes a limited liability regime for users of prepaid cards in case of loss, theft, or fraud. Pursuant to Law 21,673, there may be instances in which an issuer may suspend a refund in the event of fraud or serious fault on behalf of the user claiming such refund on account of allegedly fraudulent charges. Mercado Pago Emisora S.A. completed the implementation of these measures for its compliance. In June 2025, Mercado Pago Operadora S.A. submitted an application to the CMF for registration to execute cross-border transactions. As of the date of this filing, this application is pending approval by the CMF. 15 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents On August 6, 2025, Mercado Pago Operadora S.A. submitted an additional request to the CMF for approval of the enhancement of the existing Prepaid Card Issuer License. The proposed upgrade entails the conversion of the current license into a consolidated Prepaid Card and Credit Card Issuer License. As of the date of this filing, this additional request is pending approval. Colombia Colombia has regulatory frameworks for establishing clear guidelines to open accounts and delivering financial services. These include comprehensive policies for cash and risk management, with a particular focus on liquidity risk. Additionally, payment processors like Mercado Pago must adhere to high standards regarding security, privacy, and anti-money laundering compliance. In June 2023, MercadoPago S.A. Compañía de Financiamiento obtained a license issued by Colombian Financial Superintendence to operate as a financial institution in Colombia, enabling it to offer credits, digital accounts, investments and prepaid cards. As a financial company it is subject to minimum capital, reporting, consumer protection and risk management requirements. On April 22, 2024, MercadoPago S.A. Compañía de Financiamiento started operations, currently offering only the “Ordinary Deposit” product. Uruguay Uruguay has implemented comprehensive regulations governing electronic payments. In 2016, Mercado Pago was launched in Uruguay and registered in Central Bank of Uruguay ("BCU") to provide services of payments and collections ("PSPC"). In July 2023, MercadoPago Uruguay S.R.L. obtained the approval by the BCU to operate as an Electronic Money Issuing Institution (“IEDE”). On October 1, 2023, MercadoPago Uruguay S.R.L. started operations, and since then, must adhere to regulations regarding the placement of user funds, including the obligation to deposit and maintain these funds in designated local bank accounts to guarantee the availability of balances in each user’s digital account. In October 2023, MercadoPago Uruguay S.R.L. was authorized by the BCU, subject to the terms of the regulations, to invest its user funds in short-term investments, including “overnight” bank deposits, leveraging results and assuming associated risks. In July 2023, Communication No. 2023/147, superseded by Communication No. 2024/018 on February 1, 2024, established regulations for reporting security incidents. In October 2023, Communication No. 2023/196 mandated bi-monthly reports on administered fund compositions, and significant modifications addressing fast payment systems and regulatory rules were made to the payment system rules. On April 12, 2024, MercadoPago Uruguay S.R.L. initiated a process with the BCU to be authorized to act as a payment acquirer with transfers, as an activity related to electronic money issuances, in compliance with new regulations that came into effect on March 1, 2024. On July 3, 2024, MercadoPago Uruguay S.R.L. received authorization from the BCU to offer payment with transfers acquiring services. On April 17, 2024, MercadoPago Uruguay S.R.L. was approved as a participant in the automated clearing house managed by Urutec S.A. This approval allows MercadoPago Uruguay S.R.L. to participate in the fast payment system and offer a new payment method to its users: interoperable QR transfer payments. In September 2024, the BCU announced that they approved the release of the interoperable QR transfer payment feature of the payment system. In August 2025, MercadoPago Uruguay S.R.L. filed an application with the CBU to offer interest-bearing accounts, through a partner. MercadoPago Uruguay S.R.L. has provided all requested information but the authorization is still pending approval by the CBU. Bermuda On July 17, 2025, the Bermuda Monetary Authority (“BMA”) granted Meli ISAC Ltd. and Meli ISA Ltd., two Bermudian subsidiaries of the Company, a Digital Asset Business license application to issue and operate the Company’s stablecoin, Meli Dólar, which was conditional upon satisfying certain pre-commencement requirements that were completed in August 2025. Therefore, on August 18, 2025, the BMA issued the corresponding Class M Digital Asset Business licenses, thus authorizing Meli ISAC Ltd. to issue, sell or redeem digital assets, and authorizing Meli ISA Ltd. to operate as a digital assets service vendor. On September 22, 2025, the migration of the Meli Dólar business from Uruguay to Bermuda was successfully completed under the Class M Digital Asset Business licenses and operations under this new regulatory framework commenced. 16 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS Summary of Risk Factors Our business is subject to numerous risks. The following is a summary of the principal risks that we believe are material to our stockholders and prospective stockholders and that should be carefully considered when evaluating our Company, our business and prospects: ■ Our business depends on the continued growth of online commerce and digital financial services, the commercial and financial activity that our users generate on our platforms and the availability and reliability of the Internet in Latin America; ■ We operate in a highly competitive and evolving environment; ■ Any use of AI/ML technologies in our operations may present additional labor, legal, regulatory, and social risks, which could lead to additional costs and impact our competitive position; ■ We rely on third-party platforms, such as Google Play and Apple app stores, to access our Mercado Libre and Mercado Pago apps; ■ Our future success depends on our ability to expand and adapt our operations to meet rapidly changing industry and technology standards in a cost-effective and timely manner; ■ The markets in which we operate are rapidly evolving and we may not be able to maintain our profitability; ■ We may be liable for or experience reputational damage resulting from user default or the failure of our ecosystem services ; ■ Fraudulent activity by our users could negatively impact our operating results, brand and reputation and cause the use of services to decrease; ■ We are subject to consumer trends and could lose revenue if certain items become less popular or if we fail to meet customer demand; ■ Manufacturers may limit distribution of their products by distributors, prevent distributors from selling through us or encourage governments to limit e-commerce; ■ Our failure or the failure of our partners to manage Mercado Pago users’ funds properly could harm our business; ■ We rely on banks and investment funds that acquire Mercado Pago’s receivables and payment processors to fund transactions, and changes to card association fees, rules or practices may adversely affect our business; ■ The failure of the financial institutions with which we conduct business may have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition; ■ A rise in interest rates may negatively affect our Mercado Pago payment volume; ■ Changes in Mercado Pago’s funding mix and ticket mix could adversely affect Mercado Pago’s results; ■ Our lending solution exposes us to the credit risk of our merchants and consumers, among other risks; ■ We face significant risks related to the ongoing reliability of our logistics network and shipping service; ■ Failure to successfully operate our fulfillment network may also negatively affect our business; ■ Problems that affect our service providers could potentially adversely affect us as well; ■ If we are unable to compete effectively for advertising spend, or if our merchants reduce advertising spend, our business and results of operations could be materially harmed; ■ We may not realize benefits from recent or future strategic investments, acquisitions of businesses, technologies, services or products, despite their capital outlay and potential dilution to our stockholders; ■ We depend on key personnel, the loss of which could have a material adverse effect on us; ■ We may have inadequate business insurance coverage, which would require us to spend significant resources in the event of a disruption of our services or other contingency; ■ Our debt instruments contain restrictions that limit our flexibility in operating our business, and changes by any rating agency to our outlook or credit rating could negatively affect us; ■ We are exposed to the value of digital assets that may be subject to volatile market prices and unique risks of loss; ■ Increasing scrutiny and evolving expectations from customers, regulators, investors, and other stakeholders with respect to our environmental, social and governance practices may impose additional costs on us or expose us to new or additional risks; 17 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents ■ There are potential risks related to our cryptocurrency buy, hold and sell feature; ■ Natural disasters, climate change, geopolitical events, global health epidemics or pandemics, transportation disruptions and catastrophic events could materially adversely affect our financial performance; ■ We are subject to extensive government regulation and oversight. Failure to comply with existing and future rules and regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate could adversely affect the operations of one or more of our businesses in those jurisdictions; ■ It may be difficult to enforce judgments rendered against us in U.S. courts; ■ We could face legal and financial liability upon the sale of items that infringe intellectual property rights of third parties and for information and material disseminated through our platforms; ■ We may not be able to adequately protect and enforce our intellectual property rights. We could potentially face claims alleging that our technologies infringe the property rights of others; ■ Any delay or problem with operating or upgrading our existing information technology infrastructure could cause a disruption in our business and adversely impact our financial results; ■ We are subject to security breaches, disruption and confidential data theft from our systems, which can adversely affect our reputation and business; ■ We may not be able to secure licenses for technologies on which we rely; ■ We face the risk of political and economic crises, instability, terrorism, civil strife, labor conflicts, expropriation, corruption and other risks of doing business in emerging markets; ■ Latin American governments have exercised and continue to exercise significant influence over the economies of the countries where we operate. This involvement, as well as political and economic conditions, could adversely affect our business; ■ Local currencies used in the conduct of our business are subject to depreciation, volatility and exchange controls; ■ Our transactions in Latin America may be impacted by the weaknesses of secure payment methods; and ■ Provisions of our certificate of incorporation and Delaware law could inhibit others from acquiring us, prevent a change of control, and may prevent efforts by our stockholders to change our management. Set forth below is a full description of each of the risks that we believe are material to our stockholders and prospective stockholders. You should carefully consider the following factors in evaluating our Company, our properties and our business. Risks related to our business and operations Our business depends on the continued growth of online commerce and digital financial services, the commercial and financial activity that our users generate on our platforms and the availability and reliability of the Internet in Latin America Online commerce and digital financial services are still a developing market in Latin America, with usage patterns continuing to evolve rapidly. A significant portion of our business is based on an Internet platform for commercial and financial transactions in which almost all activity depends on our users and is therefore largely outside of our control. For third-party sales, third party sellers decide independently which items they will list and their pricing and commercial policies. Our future revenues depend substantially on Latin American consumers’ and providers’ widespread acceptance and continued use of the Internet as a way to conduct commerce and to carry out specific financial transactions as well as on the reliability, affordability and speed of mobile data networks and fixed broadband infrastructure across the region. For us to grow our user base successfully, more consumers and providers must accept and use new ways of conducting business and exchanging information, including through mobile devices and digital financial tools. The price of personal computers and/or mobile devices and Internet access may limit our potential growth in certain areas or countries with low levels of Internet penetration and/or high levels of poverty, or where inflation and currency devaluations increase the cost of connectivity and hardware. Internet infrastructure in Latin America may not be able to support continued growth in the number of Internet users, their frequency of use or their bandwidth requirements, especially given the increasing data demands of video content, AI-driven services and logistics-tracking technologies. Given that we operate in a business environment in Latin America that is different than the environment in which other companies providing e-commerce and digital financial services operate, including differences in connectivity costs, payment infrastructure, and logistics networks, the performance of such other companies is not an indication of our future financial performance. Availability, transaction speeds, acceptance, interest and use of the Internet across Latin America are all critical to our growth and services, as is continued access to reliable regional cloud infrastructure, payment networks and mobile platforms operated by third parties, and the occurrence of any one or more of the above challenges to Internet usage or disruptions in regional telecommunications, data centers or payment-processing networks could have a material adverse effect on our business. 18 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents We operate in a highly competitive and evolving environment The e-commerce and omnichannel retail, e-commerce services, fintech and digital content and electronic devices industries are still relatively new in Latin America, rapidly evolving, highly innovative and intensely competitive, and we expect competition to become more intense in the future. To compete successfully, we must accurately anticipate technological developments and deliver innovative, relevant and useful products and services in a timely manner. Our competitors may respond to new or emerging technologies and capabilities, including practical applications of AI/ML, as well as changes in customer requirements, faster and more effectively than we may, and they may also devote greater resources to the development, promotion, and sale of products and services. Barriers to entry are relatively low, and our current offline and new digital competitors, including small businesses who want to create and promote their own stores or platforms, can easily launch new sites, mobile platforms or applications at relatively low costs using software that is commercially available, or partner with other e-commerce, search, advertising or social media companies. Users who purchase or sell goods and services through us have increasingly more options, and merchants also have more channels to reach consumers. Competitors may also be more narrowly focused on a particular type of goods and create a compelling community for those particular goods. In 2025, several new global and regional entrants, including rapidly expanding Asian e-commerce platforms, gained significant market share in Latin America through low-price strategies, direct-from-manufacturer supply chains and cross-border logistics models. These developments, together with the continued growth of omnichannel and local competitors, illustrate the highly competitive nature of the Latin American e-commerce and fintech markets, where barriers to entry remain low and users and merchants can easily switch or use multiple across competing platforms at the same time. We have many competitors in different industries, ranging from large and established companies to emerging start-ups. Mercado Libre’s Marketplace currently competes with a number of companies operating throughout Latin America, including: traditional brick and mortar retailers, e-commerce and omnichannel retailers and vendors and distributors offering physical, digital and interactive media products; online sales, auction services and comparison shopping websites; social media platforms and online and app-based means of search engines for the purchase of goods and services; companies that provide e-commerce related services such as inventory, storage and supply chain management, fulfillment, advertising and payment processing; other small online service providers, including those that serve specialty markets; and business-to-consumer online commerce services. The emergence of new international players, particularly from Asia, further demonstrates that the markets in which we operate remain open and dynamic, although such entrants may exert additional pressure on pricing, marketing expenditures and logistics capabilities across the region. Mercado Pago competes with existing online and offline companies, including, among others: traditional banks and financial institutions; fintech companies (e.g., crowdfunding institutions, electronic payment providers), and other providers of financial services and payment methods, particularly credit, prepaid and debit cards, checks, money orders, and electronic bank deposits and transactions; payment networks that facilitate processing and aggregation of payments cards and retail networks; tokenized and contactless payment services, digital wallets, cryptocurrency wallets, QR code-based solutions and other payment solutions; international and local online payments services; the use of cash, which is often preferred in Latin America; offline funding alternatives such as cash deposit and money transfer services; peer to peer payments and electronic money remittances; and other point of sale terminals and devices or technologies installed at merchants’ sites. Competitors with larger, more well-established and well-financed companies have greater resources, a longer history, greater brand recognition, more customers and better access to suppliers of critical inputs and products. This positioning allows our competitors to acquire, invest in or enter into commercial relationships with competing businesses, adopt more aggressive pricing, secure better terms from suppliers, make acquisitions and enter into other strategic arrangements, devote more resources to technology, marketing and promotional campaigns, infrastructure, fulfillment and payment solutions and continue to compete for users, advertisers, customers, and partners. These competitive advantages could be used to harm our competitive position through the adoption of restrictive covenants with suppliers, self-preferencing their product offerings, tying and bundling services and cross subsidizing. Competing services tied to established banks and other financial institutions may offer greater liquidity and create greater consumer confidence in the safety and efficacy of our competitors' services. Established banks and other financial institutions currently offer online payments, and those that do not yet provide such a service could quickly and easily develop it. In many cases, companies that directly or indirectly compete with us provide Internet access and other services. Some of these providers may take measures that could degrade, disrupt, increase the cost of customers’ use of our services or advocate for government measures that could increase or change regulatory requirements that increase our costs, all of which could adversely affect our business and results of operations. Further, discrepancies in the enforcement of existing laws may enable our competitors to leverage such discrepancies in their favor, thereby affording them competitive advantages. Similarly, some of our competitors have been accused of anticompetitive business practices in other jurisdictions, which they can replicate in Latin American countries where antitrust authorities have not yet focused on such commercial practices and where we actively compete. The global financial services and payments industry is continuously changing and increasingly subject to regulatory supervision and continued examination. Some of the payment services offered by our competitors operate at lower commission rates than Mercado Pago’s current rates, which has resulted in market pressures with respect to the commissions we charge for our Mercado Pago services. Moreover, establishing a financial services and payments solution entity in Latin America has proven to be difficult and resource intensive in terms of time and capital. Traditional banking and financial institutions in Latin America still have significant influence over sectoral regulators and have been relatively successful at influencing the enactment of new regulations that may hinder or restrict the overall success of fintech businesses by imposing unnecessary and cumbersome requirements or otherwise limiting their business models. This influence makes it harder to promote innovative payment solutions and policy changes to adapt regulation to an ever changing and fast growing innovative and disrupting industry. In addition, the development of contactless and near-field communication ("NFC") payments in Latin America has been influenced by global device manufacturers’ restrictions on third-party access to NFC technology. While recent regulatory developments in Brazil have begun to open access, most markets in the Latin American region remain limited in their access to such technology. These restrictions constrain our ability, and that of other local payment providers, to offer uniform tap-to-pay functionality across operating systems and devices, thereby affecting competition and innovation dynamics in mobile payments in the region. 19 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Any use of AI/ML technologies in our operations may present additional labor, legal, regulatory, and social risks, which could lead to additional costs and impact our competitive position We are expanding our investment in AI/ML across the entire Company. This includes using generative AI and continuing to integrate AI capabilities into our products and services. While AI/ML can present significant benefits, it can also present risks and challenges to our business. Because AI/ML is a developing technology, legal frameworks for AI/ML governance are unsettled, quickly developing, and unpredictable. The use of AI/ML could lead to legal and regulatory investigations and enforcement actions, or may give rise to specific obligations, including required notices, consents and opt-outs, under various data privacy, protection and cybersecurity laws and regulations in a number of jurisdictions. Additionally, the integration of autonomous AI agents into our workflows introduces heightened risks related to unpredictable system behavior and reduced human oversight, which could lead to significant operational errors, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, or inaccuracies. Any failure to properly govern or control these autonomous agents could lead to regulatory non-compliance, potential legal liabilities and reputational harm arising from unauthorized or unintended agent actions. Some uses of AI/ML pose emerging ethical issues and present a number of risks that cannot be fully mitigated, including data sourcing, technology integration, bias in decision-making algorithms, discrimination or AI hallucinations, open source software issues, security challenges and the protection of personal privacy that could slow down or impair the adoption and acceptance of AI/ML. Moreover, the AI/ML and cloud computing ecosystem is characterized by high concentration in hardware and infrastructure supply, and our ability to scale certain AI/ML models may depend on the pricing and availability of computing resources provided by a small number of global vendors, which may limit our speed or cost efficiency relative to competitors. AI/ML technology and services are highly competitive, rapidly evolving, and require significant investment, including development and operational costs, to meet the changing needs and expectations of our existing users and attract new users. Our ability to deploy and leverage certain AI/ML technologies critical for our products and services and for our business strategy, and to enhance productivity across the organization, may depend on the availability and pricing of third-party equipment and technical infrastructure. Additionally, other companies may develop AI products and technologies that are similar or superior to our technologies or more cost-effective to deploy. Other companies may also have (or in the future may obtain) patents, copyrights or other proprietary rights that could prevent, limit, or interfere with our ability to make, use, or sell our own AI/ML products and services. We may not be able to compete effectively with our competitors and our strategy to integrate AI/ML technology into our products and services may also not be accepted by our customers or by other businesses in the marketplace. Furthermore, the non-deterministic nature of generative AI outputs may undermine the reliability and trustworthiness of our products and services, which may lead to customer dissatisfaction, brand or reputational harm or legal or regulatory liabilities. If the output from AI/ML in our products or services is deemed to be inaccurate or questionable, or if the use of AI/ML does not operate as anticipated or perform as promised, our business and reputation may be harmed. The integration of AI/ML may also expose us to risks regarding intellectual property ownership and license rights, particularly if any copyrighted material is embedded in training models. Any failure on our part to effectively and efficiently utilize AI/ML to enhance our operations or products and services may result in material impacts to our financial performance, financial results and overall business strategy. We rely on third-party platforms, such as Google Play and Apple app stores, to access our Mercado Libre and Mercado Pago apps Our Mercado Libre and Mercado Pago mobile applications depend on distribution through third-party app stores operated by global mobile operating system providers, primarily Apple’s App Store and Google Play. We are subject to the providers' standard developer terms and conditions, which they can modify unilaterally and with little notice. These terms govern the content, promotion, and distribution of apps and include requirements such as the mandatory use of the platform’s own payment processing system for certain digital goods and services, typically subject to commissions ranging from 15% to 30% of the transaction value, restrictions on informing users of alternative payment channels (anti-steering), and limitations on in-app distribution of digital goods or services that compete with the platform owner’s offerings. These commercial and technical restrictions may increase our operating costs, reduce pricing flexibility and limit our ability to deploy and monetize new digital products, including streaming, advertising and loyalty programs. They may also place us at a competitive disadvantage in connection with digital ecosystems that are vertically integrated and do not incur similar distribution or payment-processing fees. Additionally, regulatory and legal scrutiny of these practices has intensified globally. Recent enforcement actions in the European Union and Brazil have challenged app-store restrictions on payments, anti-steering clauses and access to NFC functionality. While the impact of these developments in Latin America remains uncertain, any future regulatory or contractual changes affecting app-store rules could alter our cost structure, distribution capabilities or competitive position. If changes to these terms or their enforcement disrupt the availability or functionality of our applications, or if we are unable to maintain effective distribution through these platforms, our business, results of operations and growth prospects could be materially affected. Our future success depends on our ability to expand and adapt our operations to meet rapidly changing industry and technology standards in a cost-effective and timely manner Rapid, significant and disruptive technological changes impact the industries in which we operate. Moreover, the effects of technological changes on our business are uncertain and depend on our access to global infrastructure and standards that we do not control. Our success depends on our ability to develop and incorporate new technologies and adapt to technological changes and evolving industry standards and interoperability requirements. We plan to continue to expand our operations by expanding our services internationally and developing and promoting new and complementary services. We may have limited or no experience in our newer market segments, which can present new and difficult technology and regulatory challenges, including compliance with local data, payments and interoperability requirements. We may not succeed at expanding our operations in a cost-effective or timely manner, and our expansion efforts may not have the same or greater overall market acceptance as our current services, which could damage our reputation and diminish the value of our brands. Similarly, a lack of market acceptance of these services or our inability to generate satisfactory revenues from any expanded services to offset their cost could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. 20 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents We must constantly add new hardware, update software, enhance and improve our billing and transaction systems, and add and train new engineering and other personnel to accommodate the increased use of our website, apps and the new products and features we regularly introduce. This upgrade process is expensive and the increasing complexity and enhancement of our website results in higher costs, and ultimately may not be successful. Our revenues depend on prompt and accurate billing processes. Failure to upgrade our technology, transaction-processing capabilities, features, transaction processing systems, security infrastructure, or network infrastructure to accommodate increased traffic or transaction volume, or the increased complexity of our website could materially harm our business and our ability to collect revenue. The successful operation of these systems depends in part on reliable access to computing capacity and third-party technology providers. Any disruption or failure in our IT systems or infrastructure, or those of our third-party providers, could result in system failures, delays or errors in our operations, which could harm our business and financial results. We may also need to enter into relationships with various strategic partners, websites, cloud providers, other online service providers, shipping and logistics companies and other third parties necessary to our business. The increased complexity of managing multiple commercial relationships could lead to execution problems that can affect current and future revenues and operating margins, as well as our reputation. The expansion of our Mercado Pago and Mercado Envios businesses into new countries may also require a close commercial relationship with one or more local banks, regulators or other intermediaries, which may prevent, delay or limit the introductions of our services in such countries or subject us to differing interoperability and compliance standards. If our users have negative experiences with, or view unfavorably, any of the companies or partners with whom we have relationships, it could cause them to stop using our products and services and negatively impact our results of operations. In addition, changes in access terms, pricing or technical specifications imposed by global device, platform or cloud providers could influence our ability to innovate or deploy new services on a consistent basis across markets. The markets in which we operate are rapidly evolving and we may not be able to maintain our profitability As a result of the emerging nature and related volatility of the markets and economies in the countries in which we operate, ongoing inflationary and currency-exchange volatility in certain Latin American markets, and the entry of new global and regional competitors that exert pricing and margin pressure, the increased variety and mix of services and products that we offer, including technology and AI-driven initiatives with significant upfront investment requirements, and the rapidly evolving nature of our business, it is particularly difficult for us to forecast our revenues or earnings accurately. Our current and future expense levels are based largely on our investment plans and estimates of future revenues and are, to a large extent, fixed or committed to long-term technology, logistics and infrastructure programs that cannot be scaled down quickly. We may not be able to adjust spending in a timely manner to compensate for any unexpected revenue shortfall or cost increase driven by infrastructure, energy or compute-resource pricing. Accordingly, any significant shortfall in revenues relative to our planned expenditures may have an immediate adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition and may be exacerbated by increased competitive intensity and macroeconomic uncertainty in our main markets. We may be liable for or experience reputational damage resulting from user default or the failure of our ecosystem services Our success depends largely upon sellers accurately representing and reliably delivering the listed goods and buyers paying the agreed purchase price. We have received in the past, and anticipate that we will receive in the future, complaints from users who did not receive the purchase price or the goods agreed to be exchanged, and regarding the quality or the partial or non-delivery of purchased items. While we can suspend the accounts of users who fail to fulfill their obligations to other users, we do not have the ability to force users to meet their obligations. Our Buyer Protection Program, which is generally available to all of our buyers, has been implemented to address those situations, subject to certain conditions. As we expand the coverage of our Buyer Protection Program, the number and amount of reimbursements may increase. Effective customer service requires significant personnel expense and investment in developing programs and technology infrastructure to help customer service representatives carry out their functions, which if not properly managed, could significantly impact our profitability. In addition, failure to handle customer complaints effectively and negative publicity generated as a result of the fraudulent or deceptive conduct of any of our sellers could damage our reputation, diminish the value of our brands and negatively impact our results of operations. The aforementioned risks are also applicable to the broad range of services offered through Mercado Pago, where we may also receive claims that our financial products or services—such as payments, transfers, fund settlements, loans, or cash advances—do not work properly or are not fulfilled on time. These services expose us to additional risks, such as failures or delays in the settlement or accreditation of funds, operational errors in transactions or transfers, claims related to unavailable balances, disputes over charges or refunds, as well as defaults on loans or cash advances granted to merchants / buyers. Fraudulent activity by our users could negatively impact our operating results, brand and reputation and cause the use of services to decrease We are subject to the risk of fraudulent activity by our users, including fraudulent and illicit sales, money laundering, bank fraud, fraud from means of payment entities, employee fraud, third parties providers' fraud and online securities fraud. Measures to detect and reduce the occurrence of fraudulent activities are complex and require continuous improvement, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully and accurately detect, prevent or deter fraud, particularly new and continually evolving forms of fraud. As our business grows, the cost of remediating fraudulent activity, including customer reimbursements, may materially increase and could negatively affect our operating results. In addition, users’ fraudulent or potential illegal activities when using our platforms or payment solutions we offer could expose us to civil or criminal liability and could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance, our business or our reputation. 21 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents We incur losses from claims of customers who did not authorize a purchase, from buyer fraud and from erroneous transmissions. Third parties have attempted, and will likely continue to attempt, to abuse access to and misuse our payments solution to commit fraud by, among other things, creating fictitious accounts using stolen or synthetic identities or personal information, making transactions with stolen financial instruments or fraudulently inducing users of our platforms into engaging in fraudulent transactions. Due to the digital nature of our payments services, third parties may perform abusive schemes or fraud attacks that are often difficult to detect and may reach a scale that would otherwise not be possible in physical transactions. Numerous and evolving fraud schemes and misuse of our payments service could subject us to significant costs and liabilities, require us to change our business practices, lead to loss of customer confidence in, or decreased use of, our products and services, damage our reputation and brands, and divert the attention of management from the operation of our business. In addition to the direct costs of such losses, if the losses are related to credit card transactions and become excessive, they could result in Mercado Pago losing the right to accept credit cards for payment, which could adversely affect our business. We are subject to consumer trends and could lose revenue if certain items become less popular or if we fail to meet customer demand Our future revenues depend on continued demand for the types of goods that we sell, that users list on the Mercado Libre Marketplace or that users pay for with Mercado Pago on or off the Mercado Libre Marketplace. Demand for our products and services can fluctuate significantly for many reasons, including due to perceived availability, consumer trends, the adoption of new technologies (such as AI-driven tools) that may bypass our marketplace search results, seasonality, promotions, product launches, defective products or unforeseeable events, such as in response to natural or man-made disasters, public health crises (including pandemics), extreme weather (including as a result of climate change), geopolitical events, or changes in or uncertainty about macro-economic conditions, which could impact the overall volume of transactions on our platforms. A decline in the demand for or popularity of certain items sold through the Mercado Libre Marketplace without an increase in demand for different items could result in reduced revenues. Our ability to predict and adapt to changing tastes and preferences depends on many factors, including, but not limited to, obtaining accurate and relevant data on customer preferences, emphasizing relevant merchandise categories, effectively managing our inventory levels, and implementing competitive and effective pricing and promotion strategies. Although it is difficult to accurately forecast consumer trends and demand, we strive to predict these trends using the methods described above as overstocking or understocking products we sell could lead to lower sales, missed opportunities and excessive markdowns, any of which could have a material impact on our business and operating results or reputation. Failure to accurately forecast consumer trends and demand could significantly affect our revenue and our future growth. Manufacturers may limit distribution of their products by distributors, prevent distributors from selling through us or encourage governments to limit e-commerce Manufacturers may attempt to enforce minimum resale price maintenance arrangements to prevent distributors from selling on our websites or on the internet generally, or at prices that would make our site unattractive relative to other alternatives or may impose selective-distribution or platform-parity requirements that restrict authorized sellers from offering their products on open marketplaces such as ours. Such practices, if adopted broadly by manufacturers, could reduce the range of products offered online and thereby influence overall marketplace dynamics. Increased competition or anti-Internet distribution policies and new brand-control strategies, including algorithmic price monitoring or differentiated fulfillment incentives, could result in reduced operating margins, loss of market share and diminished value of our brand. In order to respond to changes in the competitive environment, we may, from time to time, make pricing, service or marketing decisions or acquisitions that may be controversial with and lead to dissatisfaction among some of our sellers, which could reduce activity on our websites and harm our profitability. In addition, regulatory authorities in several Latin American jurisdictions have begun to scrutinize vertical-distribution and online-channel restrictions, and any such investigations or enforcement trends could affect the way manufacturers and marketplaces interact in the region. Our failure or the failure of our partners to manage Mercado Pago users’ funds properly could harm our business Our ability to manage and account accurately for Mercado Pago users’ funds requires a high level of internal controls. As Mercado Pago continues to grow, we must strengthen our internal controls accordingly. Mercado Pago’s success requires significant consumer confidence in our ability to handle large and growing transaction volumes and amounts of customer funds. Any failure to maintain necessary controls or to properly manage customer funds could severely reduce customer use of Mercado Pago, and we could be found to be in violation of applicable laws and regulations, be subject to fines or other penalties or forced to cease providing this service. Mercado Pago offers certain of its users the option to use the balances stored on their Mercado Pago digital accounts to invest in certain investment products including low-risk investment funds (money market fund equivalents). For the purposes of offering such intermediated investment functionality, in some cases, Mercado Pago has entered into diverse contractual relationships with third parties to serve as the managers of the investment funds and the facilitators of all associated investment services, including but not limited to the execution of investment orders. In such cases, the scope of Mercado Pago’s involvement in these services is generally strictly limited to (i) providing the technology infrastructure and processing charges and payments from users that use their balances held with Mercado Pago to invest, and (ii) sending the appropriate instructions to our investment partners. The third party providers have complete decision-making authority over the funds and their investment strategies. A disruption in our relationships with such third party providers or any of the services they provide to our users could adversely affect our customers’ confidence in our business. In addition, the value of the investments made by our users in the respective investment funds may fluctuate over time as a result of factors not in our control, such as market conditions and investment decisions made by our third party providers. If there is a disruption in the services provided by our third party providers or the investments made by our users otherwise decrease in value, our users may try to pursue claims or legal actions against us, which could affect our reputation and results of operations. Any failure by us or by such third party providers to comply with financial and capital markets regulatory frameworks, or any deficiency in operational, technological, know-your-customer ("KYC"), suitability or anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing ("AML"/"CFT") controls in connection with these products, could result in regulatory investigations or sanctions, including fines, restrictions on activities, suspension or cancellation of authorizations, as well as civil claims by users, all of which could adversely affect our reputation, business and results of operations. 22 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents We rely on banks and investment funds that acquire Mercado Pago’s receivables and payment processors to fund transactions, and changes to card association fees, rules or practices may adversely affect our business Mercado Pago relies on banks, investment funds or payment processors to process the funding of Mercado Pago transactions and Mercado Libre Marketplace collections, and we must pay a fee for this service. From time to time, card associations may increase the interchange fees they charge for each transaction using one of their cards. Card processors have the right to pass on to us any increases in interchange fees or their own fees for processing. These increased fees increase the operating costs of Mercado Pago, reduce our profit margins from Mercado Pago operations and, to a lesser degree, affect the operating margins of the Mercado Libre Marketplace. We also offer Mercado Pago prepaid and debit cards in Brazil and Mexico, respectively (both under VISA brand), and prepaid cards in Argentina and Chile (both under MasterCard brand); and Mercado Pago credit cards in Brazil (under VISA brand), Mexico and Argentina (under MasterCard brand). If any of these companies were to be unwilling or unable to provide these services to us, or if they are willing to provide these services but at less favorable terms, our business and results of operations would be adversely affected. We are also subject to, or required by processors to comply with, card association operating rules. The card associations and their member banks set and interpret the card rules. Some of those member banks compete with Mercado Pago. Card companies could adopt new operating rules or re-interpret existing rules that we or Mercado Pago’s processors may find difficult or even impossible to follow. As a result, we could lose our ability to provide Mercado Pago customers the option of using debit, prepaid or credit cards to fund their payments and MercadoLibre users the option to pay their fees using a debit, prepaid or credit card, which could be materially adverse to our business. We could lose the right to accept credit cards or pay fines if card processors determine that users are using Mercado Pago to engage in illegal or “high risk” activities or if users generate a large amount of chargebacks. Accordingly, we are continually working to prevent “high risk” merchants from using Mercado Pago. Additionally, we may be unable to access financing in the credit and capital markets at reasonable rates to fund our Mercado Pago operations, and for that reason, our profitability and total payments volume could materially decline. The failure of the financial institutions with which we conduct business may have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition If the condition of the financial services industry deteriorates or becomes weakened for an extended period of time, any of the following factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition: ■ Disruptions to the capital markets or the banking system may materially adversely affect the value of investments or bank deposits we currently consider safe, liquid or that provide a reasonable return, and we may be unable to find suitable alternative investments, which could result in lower interest income or longer investment horizons; ■ We may be required to increase the installment and financing fees we charge to customers for purchases made in installments or cease offering installment purchases altogether, each of which may result in a lower volume of transactions completed; ■ We may be unable to access financing in the credit and capital markets at reasonable rates. Due to the nature of our Mercado Pago and Mercado Libre Marketplace businesses, we generate high credit card receivables and consumer and merchant loans that from time to time we sell to financial institutions, and accordingly, lack of access to credit or significant changes to the terms of any existing credit, or bank liquidations could cause us to experience severe difficulties; and ■ The failure of financial institution counterparties to honor their obligations to us under credit instruments could jeopardize our ability to rely on and benefit from those instruments. Our ability to replace those instruments on the same or similar terms may be limited under difficult market conditions. A rise in interest rates may negatively affect our Mercado Pago payment volume We offer users the ability to pay for goods purchased in installments using Mercado Pago in some of the countries where we operate. In 2025 and 2024, installment payments represented 19.0% and 20.3%, respectively, of Mercado Pago’s total payment volume. To subsidize the cost of the installment payment feature, from time to time we pay interest to discount credit card receivables, securitize credit card receivables through trusts or finance Mercado Pago business through financial debt. In all of these cases, if interest rates increase, we may have to raise the installment fees we charge to users that would likely have a negative effect on Mercado Pago’s total payment volume. Changes in Mercado Pago’s funding mix and ticket mix could adversely affect Mercado Pago’s results Mercado Pago pays significant transaction fees when customers fund payment transactions using debit or credit cards or through unaffiliated third-party providers, nominal fees when customers fund transactions from their bank accounts, and no fees when customers fund transactions from an existing Mercado Pago account balance. Our financial performance remains highly sensitive to changes in the proportion of payments funded with credit cards, which we refer to as funding mix sensitivity. Customers may prefer to pay with credit cards rather than bank transfers for various reasons, including due to the ability to pay in installments, dispute charges (including chargebacks), earn rewards and defer payment, or due to a reluctance to provide bank account information to Mercado Pago. Certain costs and transaction fees that Mercado Pago pays in connection with specific payment methods are fixed on a per-transaction basis regardless of ticket size, while others vary by card network. We generally charge a fee calculated as a percentage of the transaction amount. As a result of these fixed cost dynamics, if we receive a larger percentage of low-ticket transactions or a greater volume of payments routed over higher-cost card networks, our profit margins may decline, and we may need to raise prices, which in turn could adversely affect transaction volumes. 23 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Our lending solution exposes us to the credit risk of our merchants and consumers, among other risks Our lending solution is offered to certain merchants and consumers, and the financial success of this product depends on the effective management of the credit-related risk. We assess the credit risk of merchants and/or consumers seeking a loan based on an internally-developed risk model which, among other factors, may not accurately predict their creditworthiness due to inaccurate assumptions about the particular merchant and/or consumer or the economic environment or limited product history, among other aspects. The accuracy of the risk model and our ability to manage credit risk may also be affected by legal or regulatory changes (e.g., bankruptcy laws and minimum payment regulations), competitors’ actions, changes in consumer behavior, funding resources, changes in the economic environment, changes in regulation on interest rates and other factors. A decline in economic, political, market, health and social conditions could impact our users as well, and their decisions could reduce the number of cards, accounts, and credit lines of their account holders, which ultimately impact our revenues. Any events or conditions that impair the functioning of the financial markets, tighten the credit market, or lead to a downgrade of our current credit rating could increase our future borrowing costs and impair our ability to access the capital and credit markets on favorable terms, which could affect our liquidity and capital resources, or significantly increase our cost of capital. Similar to other businesses with significant exposure to credit losses, we face the risk that our lending users may default on their payment obligations, making the receivables uncollectible and creating the risk of potential write-offs, which could negatively impact our liquidity. Any of these events could adversely affect our business and results of operation. The funding and growth of our lending business are directly related to interest rates; a rise in interest rates may negatively affect our lending business and results of operations. We face significant risks related to the ongoing reliability of our logistics network and shipping service In certain countries where we operate, we offer users our Mercado Envios shipping service through integration with local carriers. We generally pay local carriers directly for their shipping costs, and separately decide the shipping costs paid by our customers. The decision to raise the shipping fees charged to users may have a negative effect on Mercado Envios’ shipping volume, and the decision not to do so may result in a decrease in the operating margins of our commerce operations. We rely on a number of local carriers (through non-exclusivity agreements) to receive the inventories for our first-party business and on third parties to ship orders to customers. The unavailability of the services of local carriers in certain regions with high demand could negatively affect our ability to make shipping services available to our customers, which could in turn have a material adverse effect on our shipping service, operating results, and financial condition. Failure to successfully operate our fulfillment network may also negatively affect our business Through our logistics solution, Mercado Envios, we offer sellers on our platform fulfillment and temporary warehousing services, including maintaining inventories of third parties that sell products through our platform. We also use fulfillment and temporary warehousing services for our first-party business. As we continue to add fulfillment centers, our fulfillment network may become more complex, and the operation of such centers may present significant challenges, including organized crime and drug dealers operating in certain regions where we provide logistic solutions, increasing the complexity of tracking inventories and the operation of our fulfillment network. Our failure to accurately forecast customer demand, seller demand for storage, staffing and properly handle inventories and commercial relationships with third parties could result in excess or insufficient fulfillment capacity, service interruptions, an inability to optimize platform fulfillment or staffing, unexpected costs and may adversely affect our reputation or results of operations. Any supply chain constraint that affects us, our merchants or vendors could also adversely affect our ability to operate our fulfillment network effectively. We offer to sellers our Fulfillment Protection Program for any damage or loss of seller’s inventories as a result of using our fulfillment network service, subject to certain conditions. We may in the future receive additional requests from sellers requesting reimbursement through this program or threatening legal action against us if we do not reimburse them, which could materially adversely affect our business and financial condition. We continue to build new warehouses to manage the increasing demand of our logistics solution. These construction efforts are subject to a risk of delay as well as risks relating to the quality of the construction and regulatory requirements, which could increase our costs and negatively impact our ability to grow capacity in time to adequately meet demand. Problems that affect our service providers could potentially adversely affect us as well A number of parties provide services to us or to our users. These services include the hosting of our servers, shipping and the postal and payments infrastructures that allow users to deliver and pay for goods and services, in addition to paying their Mercado Libre Marketplace bills. Financial, regulatory, or other problems that might prevent these companies from providing services to us or our users could reduce the number of listings on our websites or make completing transactions on our ecosystem more difficult, which may harm our business. Any security breach at one of these companies could also affect our customers and harm our business. 24 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents If we are unable to compete effectively for advertising spend, or if our merchants reduce advertising spend, our business and results of operations could be materially harmed We have developed a growing advertising business on our platform. If we are unable to compete effectively for advertising spend, or if merchants reduce advertising spend due to adverse macroeconomic conditions or for other reasons, our business and results of operations could be materially harmed. Our ability to maintain or increase advertising revenue through our platform will depend on our ability to create more value for advertisers (such as increased numbers of users, increased transactions, enhanced monetization and stronger brand awareness) than our competitors. Some of our current and potential competitors have greater resources, larger customer bases and greater brand recognition in certain jurisdictions, particularly with respect to our newly launched products and services. Failing to provide superior value or deliver advertisements effectively and competitively could harm our reputation, financial condition and operating results. Changes to our advertising policies and data privacy practices, or those of other companies, may adversely affect the advertising revenues. In addition, the existence and development of technologies that block advertisements online or affect our ability to customize advertisements could harm our advertising business. We may not realize benefits from recent or future strategic investments, acquisitions of businesses, technologies, services or products, despite their capital outlay and potential dilution to our stockholders We intend to continue to enter into a wide array of potential strategic transactions, including strategic investments, acquiring businesses, technologies, services or products, as appropriate opportunities arise. We may not, however, be able to identify, negotiate or finance such future acquisitions successfully or at favorable valuations, or to effectively integrate these acquisitions with our current business. Strategic transactions may involve significant additional challenges, uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, unforeseen operating difficulties and expenditures, challenges of integrating new employees, systems, technologies, and business cultures; failure to develop the acquired business adequately; disruption of our ongoing operations and diversion of our management’s attention; inadequate data security, cybersecurity and operational and information technology resilience; failure to identify, or our underestimation of, commitments, liabilities, deficiencies and other risks associated with acquired businesses or assets; and potential exposure to new or increased regulatory oversight and uncertain or evolving legal, regulatory and compliance requirements; potential reputational risks that could arise from transactions with, or investments in, companies involved in new or developing businesses or industries, which may be subject to uncertain or evolving legal, regulatory and compliance requirements; failure of the transaction to advance our business strategy and of its anticipated benefits to materialize; potential impairment of goodwill or other acquisition-related intangible assets; and the potential for our acquisitions to result in dilutive issuances of our equity securities or significant additional debt. Strategic transactions may also heighten many of the risks described in this “Risk Factors” section. Acquisitions could result in potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities, the incurrence of debt, contingent liabilities and/or amortization expenses related to intangible assets and impairment of goodwill, which could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. Any future acquisitions might require us to obtain additional equity or debt financing, which might not be available on favorable terms, or at all. If debt financing for potential future acquisitions is unavailable, we may determine to issue shares of our common stock or preferred stock in connection with such an acquisition, and any such issuance could result in the dilution of our common stock. We depend on key personnel, the loss of which could have a material adverse effect on us Our performance depends substantially on the continued services and on the performance of our senior management and other key personnel. Our ability to retain and motivate these and other officers and employees, as well as our ability to successfully transition key roles, is fundamental to our performance. Our future success also depends on our ability to identify, attract, hire, train, retain and motivate other highly skilled technical, managerial, marketing and customer service personnel. Competition for these personnel is intense, and we cannot assure you that we will be able to successfully attract and retain sufficiently qualified personnel. In addition, changes we make to our current and future work environments may not meet the needs or expectations of our employees or may be perceived as less favorable compared to other companies, which could adversely affect our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel. Failure to successfully hire, train, manage, and retain sufficient and qualified personnel to meet our needs, as well as successfully transition key roles can be inherently difficult to manage, strain our operations, increase payroll and other costs, and harm our business and reputation. We may have inadequate business insurance coverage, which would require us to spend significant resources in the event of a disruption of our services or other contingency Even though we have business insurance coverage to face major contingencies affecting our services and goods, it may be inadequate to compensate for our losses, its coverage may be limited, or the amount of our insurance may be less than the related loss or we may be unable to recover all or part of the insured amounts due to the financial condition or insolvency of our insurance providers. Any business disruption, litigation, system failure or natural or man-made disaster may cause us to incur substantial costs and divert resources, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operation and financial condition. Our debt instruments contain restrictions that limit our flexibility in operating our business, and changes by any rating agency to our outlook or credit rating could negatively affect us The terms of our senior unsecured notes issued in January 2021 and December 2025, the revolving credit agreement and certain collateralized debt under securitization transactions contain, and any debt instruments we enter in the future may contain, covenants that restrict or could restrict, among other things, our business and operations. Failure to pay amounts due under a debt instrument or a breach of any of its covenants may result in the acceleration of the indebtedness (subject in certain cases to a grace or cure period). Moreover, any such acceleration and required repayment of, or default in respect of, any of our indebtedness could, in turn, constitute an event of default under other debt instruments, thereby resulting in the acceleration and required repayment of other indebtedness we may have. Any of these events could materially adversely affect our liquidity and financial condition. 25 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Additionally, our reliance on structured credit vehicles (special purpose entities used to securitize credit cards receivable or loans receivable) with a concentrated investor base exposes us to redemption, refinancing, and pricing risks; the loss or reduced participation of one or more key investors could constrain our funding capacity, increase our cost of capital, and require adjustments to our credit origination strategy. In addition, changes by any rating agency to our outlook or credit rating could negatively affect the value of both our debt and equity securities and increase our borrowing costs. If our credit ratings are downgraded or other negative action by rating agencies is taken, the interest rates payable by us under our indebtedness may increase. In addition, any downgrades to our credit ratings may affect our ability to obtain additional financing in the future and the terms of any such financing. Any of these factors could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. We are exposed to the value of digital assets that may be subject to volatile market prices and unique risks of loss We have used a portion of our cash reserve to purchase financial assets or other alternative reserve assets that are exposed to the value of digital assets and we may continue acquiring and holding them from time to time in the future. The prices of digital assets have been, and may continue to be, highly volatile, including as a result of various associated risks and uncertainties. For example, the prevalence of such assets is a relatively recent development, and their long-term adoption by investors, consumers and businesses is unpredictable. Moreover, these assets rely on technology for their creation, existence and transactional validation, and their decentralization may subject their integrity to the threat of malicious attacks and technological obsolescence. The status of such assets for a variety of regulatory purposes is unclear and may change in the future. As digital assets, including Bitcoin, have grown in popularity and market size, there has been an increasing focus on the extent to which such digital assets can be used to launder the proceeds of illegal activities or fund criminal or terrorist activities and/or entities subject to sanctions regimes. If we are found to have engaged in transactions involving Bitcoin or other digital assets with persons that have used such digital assets to launder money or persons subject to sanctions, we may be subject to regulatory obligations, proceedings or other actions, and our further transactions or dealings in Bitcoin or other digital assets may be restricted or prohibited. The rapidly evolving regulatory landscape with respect to digital assets may subject us to additional costs, such as the implementation of additional and potentially costly controls or other actions. As intangible assets without centralized issuers or governing bodies, digital assets have been, and may in the future be, subject to security breaches, cyberattacks or other malicious activities, as well as human errors or computer malfunctions, that may result in operational problems or the loss, compromise or destruction of, or our inability to access, cryptographic private keys needed to access such assets, which may be irreversible and could adversely affect the value of our digital assets and an investment in our Company. While we have taken reasonable measures to secure any digital assets, if such threats are realized or the measures or controls we implement to secure our digital assets fail, it could result in a partial or total misappropriation or loss of our digital assets, and our financial condition and operating results may be adversely affected. Increasing scrutiny and evolving expectations from customers, regulators, investors, and other stakeholders with respect to our environmental, social and governance practices may impose additional costs on us or expose us to new or additional risks We publish an annual integrated impact report, that describes, among others, our policies, practices and initiatives across a variety of environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) matters, including our contribution to socio-economic development, inclusion and financial education, human capital management and efforts to reduce our environmental impact. The implementation of these initiatives is complex and subject to contingencies, dependencies, and in certain cases, reliance on third-party verification and/or performance, and may require considerable investments. Further, these efforts may impose additional costs and expose us to new risks, including increased scrutiny from customers, regulators, investors and other stakeholders related to our ESG practices and disclosure. Stakeholder expectations regarding ESG matters continue to evolve and are becoming increasingly divergent among and within stakeholders. For example, some of our Marketplace customers may elect to reduce purchases from us if we are unable to verify that our performance and products meet the specifications of responsible sourcing programs. Investor advocacy groups, investment funds and institutional investors are also increasingly focused on these practices, especially as they relate to the environment, health and safety, diversity, labor conditions and human rights. If we are targeted by those who disagree with our public positions on ESG issues, or if we do not otherwise successfully manage ESG-related expectations across investors and other stakeholders, it could erode stakeholder trust, impact our reputation, subject us to litigation or shareholder activism, which could adversely affect our business and reputation. In addition, there can be no assurance that our current policies, practices, reporting frameworks and principles will be in compliance with any new environmental and social laws and regulations that may be promulgated in the U.S. and other jurisdictions. New government regulations or guidance could also result in new, curtailed or more stringent forms of ESG oversight and expanding mandatory and voluntary reporting, taxes, diligence and disclosure. The costs of changing any of our current practices to comply with any new legal and regulatory requirements in the U.S. and other jurisdictions in which we operate, which could result in differing or competing regulations and standards across these markets, may be substantial. Furthermore, industry and market practices may further develop to become even more robust than what is required under any new laws and regulations, and we may have to expend significant efforts and resources to keep up with market trends and stay competitive among our peers. Increased ESG related compliance costs for us as well as among Marketplace merchants and vendors and various other parties within our supply chain could result in increases to our overall operational costs. Failure or perceived failure to adapt to achieve our goals or commitments, or comply with regulatory requirements or investor or stakeholder expectations and standards could negatively impact our reputation, ability to do business with certain partners and our stock price. Government, media or activist pressure to limit emissions could negatively impact consumers’ perceptions of our products and services, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, and the actions taken by governments and other actors to reduce emissions could impose costs that could materially affect our financial condition. In addition, our sustainability initiatives may be unsuccessful for a variety of reasons, including if we are unable to realize the expected benefits of new technologies or if we do not successfully plan or execute new strategies, which in turn could harm our business or damage our reputation. 26 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents There are potential risks related to our cryptocurrency buy, hold and sell feature There are potential risks to MercadoLibre in connection with a feature of our Mercado Pago services that gives customers the ability to access—through our Mercado Pago platform—digital-assets trading and custody services that are rendered by third parties, which allow users to buy, hold, sell and transfer certain global cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. For our buy, hold and sell Mercado Pago feature, we rely on third party service providers to perform several functions in connection therewith. Such service providers (“SPs”) provide our customers digital-assets exchange services (whereby customers can buy and sell certain digital-assets) as well as digital-assets custody services. The SPs are also responsible for securing our customers’ digital-assets and protecting them from loss or theft. We, in turn, provide a platform that acts as an interface for our customers to access the SPs’ services. A disruption in our relationship with the SPs or in any of the services provided by them to users could adversely affect our customers’ confidence in our digital-assets offerings through the SPs and, by extension, our business. Our SPs rely on computer software, hardware and telecommunications infrastructure and networking to provide services to our customers related to the token and digital-assets exchange and custody services. These computer-based services are subject to disruption, delay and/or failure, which could cause our users to lose access to our Mercado Pago platform or to the SPs’ services. Any such technical issues could negatively affect our customers’ confidence in the digital-assets offering. In addition, the SPs maintain the cryptographic private keys that allow access to the digital accounts where our customers’ digital-assets are held in custody. While we have taken steps to make these offerings secure, digital assets in the custody of various other custodians have in the past been hacked or lost. In the event that those private keys are lost, destroyed, unable to be accessed or in any way compromised and no back up of such private keys exists, the SPs will not be able to access the digital-assets held on behalf of our customers in their custody. The SPs’ failure to safeguard the digital-assets owned by our customers may result in losses to our customers, which could adversely affect our customers’ confidence in digital-assets and negatively affect our business. In addition, the decentralized and pseudonymous nature of digital assets raises novel compliance risks and challenges; the SPs’ failure to maintain necessary controls or safeguard against improper transactions—for example, with sanctioned parties— due to process or control oversight could lead to regulatory penalties and reputational harm for the Company. The market perception and regulatory environment concerning digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, are uncertain and evolving. Jurisdictions where we operate may enact legislation subjecting us to additional money transmitter or other regulations in connection with digital-assets exchange services or may require us to obtain licenses or regulatory authorizations in connection with these activities. Any changes to, or failure to comply with, these laws and regulations, or any laws or regulations affecting services that involve a partnership with a custodian and blockchain infrastructure providers, may negatively impact our ability to enable our customers to buy, hold and sell digital-assets in the future and may adversely affect our business. Natural disasters, climate change, geopolitical events, global health epidemics or pandemics, transportation disruptions and catastrophic events could materially adversely affect our financial performance The occurrence of one or more natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tropical storms, floods, fires, earthquakes, tsunamis, cyclones, typhoons; weather conditions such as major or extended winter storms, droughts and tornadoes, whether as a result of climate change or otherwise; geopolitical events (such as international trade disputes and the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East; global health epidemics or pandemics or other contagious outbreaks (such as COVID-19 and its variants); transportation disruptions that affect transportation and warehousing providers (for instance, labor disputes and work stoppages); and catastrophic events, such as war, civil unrest, terrorist attacks or other acts of violence, including active shooter situations, acts of vandalism or terrorism, labor or trade disputes, and similar events in countries in which we operate, in which our users are located, or in other areas of the world could adversely affect our operations and financial performance. Such events could result (whether directly or indirectly) in physical damage to, or the complete loss of, one or more of our facilities, loss or spoilage of inventory, limits on our ability to receive the inventories of third parties efficiently and ship orders to customers, business interruption, the lack of an adequate work force in a market, the unavailability of our platforms to our users, changes in the purchasing patterns of consumers and in consumers’ disposable income, the temporary or long-term supply chain and logistics disruption, the disruption of critical infrastructure and communication systems, banking systems, utility services or energy availability. Furthermore, the long-term impacts of climate change, whether involving physical risks (such as extreme weather conditions, drought, or rising sea levels) or transition risks (such as regulatory or technology changes) are expected to be widespread and unpredictable. Physical risk may result in: disruption of operations and distribution, as well as higher costs, due to increased frequency and intensity of severe storms, wildfires, high-speed wind, flooding, sea level rise, drought precipitation and rising mean temperatures; increased insurance premiums due to increased exposure to physical weather perils; and increased heat stress to our workforce and increased costs throughout operations, supply chain and distribution due to greater cooling needs. These events and their impacts could materially adversely affect our business. Legal and Regulatory Risks We are subject to extensive government regulation and oversight. Failure to comply with existing and future rules and regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate could adversely affect the operations of one or more of our businesses in those jurisdictions Our business is subject to the laws, rules, regulations and policies of the countries in which we operate, as well as the legal interpretation of such regulations by administrative bodies and the judiciary of those countries, including, but not limited to, those listed below. Further, because our services and products are available in a number of countries, certain foreign jurisdictions may claim that we are required to comply with their laws. The expansion of our business may also result in increased regulatory oversight and enforcement, as well as licensing requirements. 27 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Any changes to, enforcement of, failure, or perceived failure to comply with these regulations, or the enactment of new regulations and legislation, could result in lawsuits, civil or criminal penalties, or fines against the Company or its subsidiaries, forfeiture of significant assets, an outright or partial restriction on our operations, additional compliance and licensure requirements, an adverse impact on our business, results of operations or financial position, or may otherwise force us to change the way we or our users do business, which could adversely affect the operations and reputation of our businesses in those jurisdictions. We have been and we expect that we will continue to be involved in disputes or regulatory inquiries that arise in the ordinary course of business, the number and significance of which has increased as our business has expanded. The media, political and regulatory scrutiny that we may face could increase or amplify these risks. Anticorruption Our operations in most of the countries where we operate are subject to risks related to compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) and other applicable U.S. and other local laws prohibiting corrupt payments to government officials and other third parties. To fulfill our commitment to the applicable regulations in a sustainable and effective manner and to prevent and control anyone in our ecosystem from making or offering improper payments or anything of value that could be perceived as a bribe, or that is intended to obtain an improper benefit or preferential treatment for us, we have an Anti Corruption Policy and a risk-based Anti-Corruption Program designed to prevent, detect and remedy acts of corruption. Internet Services Regulation There is uncertainty in many of the countries where we operate with respect to the liability of Internet service providers, the application of existing regulations to our business as they relate to, or the enactment of new regulations or legislation relating to, issues such as e-commerce, electronic or mobile payments, information requirements for Internet providers, data collection, data protection, data security, data localization, online privacy, cryptocurrencies, AI/ML (e.g. in relation to risk analysis) governing anti-money laundering, taxation, reporting obligations, consumer protection and businesses. This uncertainty could negatively affect our users’ perception and use of our services, and could result in significant expense if we have to defend cases in an unclear legal environment. Privacy and Data Protection We process significant amounts of personal data from users, employees, service providers and partners across multiple jurisdictions. Our ability to collect, use, store, and transfer such data lawfully is essential to our operations. Privacy and data protection laws continue to expand in scope and complexity worldwide, including in Latin America, where countries such as Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Mexico and Argentina have enacted or are considering stricter frameworks governing processing of personal data (including cross-border transfers of the same). Moreover, the interpretation and application of many existing or recently enacted privacy and data protection laws and regulations are uncertain and fluid, and it is possible that such laws and regulations may be interpreted or applied in a manner that is inconsistent with our existing data management practices or the features of our products and services. Any such new laws or regulations, any changes to existing laws and regulations and any such interpretation or application may affect demand for our products and services, impact our ability to effectively transfer data across borders in support of our business operations or increase the cost of providing our products and services. Complying with these varying and sometimes conflicting rules also requires continuous investment in governance, systems, and monitoring, and failure to do so could result in substantial fines, investigations or reputational harm. We could also be required to fundamentally change our business activities and practices, or modify our products and services, which could have an adverse effect on our business. We expect to allocate significant additional resources to prevent security or privacy breaches and to address issues caused by any breaches. In the event of a personal data breach, we may be required to notify the relevant authorities (including the SEC, central banks and other regulators overseeing our fintech operations) and/or the affected individuals. Such mandatory disclosures could lead to negative publicity, damage our reputation, devalue our brands and may cause our current and prospective customers to lose confidence in the effectiveness of our privacy program and data security measures. The use of AI/ML, including potential inadvertent disclosure of confidential information or personal data, could also lead to legal and regulatory investigations and enforcement actions, as well as reputational harm or may give rise to specific obligations, including required notices, consents and opt-outs, under various data privacy, protection and cybersecurity laws and regulations in a number of jurisdictions. Rapid technological developments—including the use of AI/ML and cloud computing—further increase compliance challenges. These technologies can derive or infer sensitive personal data and may be subject to emerging transparency, fairness, and accountability requirements. As we expand our use of AI/ML and automated decision-making, regulators in the region and globally are developing specific rules that may impose limits on high-risk AI systems, mandate algorithmic impact assessments, impose specific obligations (including required notices, consents and opt-outs), or require human oversight. Some of these measures could restrict or delay the deployment of AI-enabled products or increase compliance costs. We expect that Latin American jurisdictions will adopt new AI and data governance regulations inspired by the EU AI Act and similar international models, potentially introducing stricter obligations on risk classification, data quality, and cross-border data management. Such developments may affect how we design, train, and deploy AI systems and manage user information. Divergent local requirements may also limit our ability to maintain unified global systems or practices. Failure or perceived failure to comply with evolving privacy or AI obligations could result in regulatory enforcement, litigation, or loss of trust from users and partners. Even where we believe our practices are compliant, new interpretations or public scrutiny could lead to operational disruption and reputational damage. The financial and operational costs of remediation or adaptation to new standards may be material. We remain committed to maintaining strong privacy and data protection standards, proactively monitoring legal developments, and embedding privacy and AI governance across our organization. However, given the speed of regulatory change and technological evolution, there can be no assurance that future obligations will not exceed our ability to adapt in a timely or cost-effective manner. 28 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Consumer Protection Government and consumer protection agencies have in the past received complaints against us from users of our ecosystem. These complaints are small as a percentage of our total transactions, but they could become large in aggregate (absolute) numbers over time. Taxation As far as taxation and the digital economy is concerned, many taxing jurisdictions and international organizations are moving towards the implementation of changes to tax laws and policies in order to address so-called base erosion, profit shifting and other tax challenges arising from the digitalization of the economy. These changes in tax regimes may impact e-commerce and internet based companies, including reforms related to withholding regimes, corporate income taxation, indirect taxes and also to value-added taxes. In addition, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development reached agreement among various countries to implement a minimum 15% effective tax rate on certain multinational enterprises, commonly referred to as Pillar Two. Certain countries in which we operate are actively considering adopting parts of the Pillar Two framework. The governments of Spain and Brazil passed laws adopting the framework in December 2024. See "Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Results of operations - Income tax" for further information. We are continuing to evaluate the impact of these proposed legislative changes as new guidance becomes available. Legislative changes could impact our effective tax rate and tax liabilities. In addition, Brazil is currently undergoing a tax reform to replace several local taxes with a dual VAT system. The new system will become effective in 2026 and will face a transitional period until 2033, with the progressive charging of the new taxes and the extinction of the ones currently in place, as well as the implementation of the split payment system. For additional information regarding this and other Brazilian tax reforms, please refer to Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies - Sales tax - Brazilian Tax Reform - Consumption taxation and Note 13 – Income taxes - Brazilian Tax Reform - Income tax. Furthermore, we have a complex corporate structure, with entities that are subject to taxation in multiple jurisdictions, and the management of that structure and the transactions among our entities creates potential tax exposures for us in multiple jurisdictions, including the U.S. as well as the jurisdictions where our subsidiaries operate. Further, any changes to, suspension or revocation of, any tax incentive regimes or other tax benefits that we may receive, including tax benefits under the Argentina knowledge-based economy promotional regime and under the Brazilian social security contribution regime and ICMS (Imposto sobre Circulação de Mercadorias, Serviços de Transporte Interestadual, Intermunicipal e Comunicação) tax incentive benefits, could have a material adverse effect in our business, results of operation and financial position. Competition We may be subject to private claims, lawsuits, regulatory and government investigations, other proceedings and orders involving allegations that our actions may violate antitrust or competition laws, or otherwise constitute unfair competition. Regulations concerning competition and digital platforms continue to evolve in the jurisdictions where we operate, and authorities may examine a wide range of conduct, including data use, interoperability and commercial relationships with sellers, buyers or partners. In August 2025, the Mexican antitrust authority (Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica, now the Comisión Nacional Antimonopolio) concluded its proceeding regarding alleged barriers to competition in the e-commerce market in Mexico. The authority identified potential concerns related to the operation of Buy Box algorithms and the integration of logistics services by Amazon Mexico and Mercado Libre, however, no corrective measures were imposed and the proceeding was closed. Governments and other regulators in Latin America continue to monitor competition in digital markets and may initiate new reviews or inquiries in the future. Private claims have been and may continue to be brought against us in the future for potential breaches of antitrust or competition law and/or unfair competition. Contractual agreements and/or our business practices with buyers, sellers, financial partners or other companies could give rise to regulatory action, antitrust investigations or litigation in the jurisdictions where we operate. Such claims and investigations, even if without foundation, typically are very expensive to defend, involve negative publicity and substantial diversion of our management's time and effort, and could result in significant judgments against us or in commitments, remedies or modifications to our business practices. They could also lead to additional compliance costs or adjustments to certain aspects of our operations. Competition authorities in several Latin American jurisdictions continue to cooperate and exchange information on digital-market issues, which may lead to simultaneous or coordinated reviews of similar matters. Banking, Money Transmission and Domestic or Cross-Border Electronic Funds Transfer A number of jurisdictions where we operate have enacted legislation regulating money deposits, transmitters, lending activity and/or electronic payments or funds transfers. We are subject to regulation in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Uruguay, that require or would require us to obtain licenses or regulatory authorizations to operate certain services provided by Mercado Pago and that would subject us to additional regulatory requirements. As an authorized or licensed payment services provider, electronic money institution, lender, issuer of credit, debit or prepaid card, acquirer and/or money transmitter in certain jurisdictions where we operate, we are subject to, among other requirements, restrictions with respect to the investment of customer funds, reporting requirements and inspection by regulatory agencies. Any changes to, or failure to comply with, money services laws or regulations or any tax regulations, or if we engage in an unauthorized banking or financial business, could result in liability, inability to continue doing business with residents of certain countries and changes to our business or regulatory status. Any of these changes could result in making the service less attractive to users, decreasing the speed of trade on the Mercado Libre Marketplace, increasing our financial costs or change our financial model, which would further harm our business and results of operations. Even if we are not required to change our Mercado Pago business, we could be required to obtain licenses or regulatory approvals. 29 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Anti-Money Laundering We are subject to anti-money laundering laws and regulations that prohibit, among other things, involvement in receiving and/or transferring the proceeds of criminal activities and impose obligations to identify the users and request certain information and documentation that, in certain circumstances, must be shared with regulators or government institutions. Because laws and regulations differ in each of the jurisdictions where we operate, as we roll out and adapt our business in other countries, additional verification and reporting requirements could apply. These regulations’ requirements, as well as any future regulation and any additional restrictions, could raise our costs significantly and reduce the attractiveness of the Company if failure to comply with anti-money laundering laws results in significant criminal and civil lawsuits, penalties, and forfeiture of significant assets. Sanctions As a U.S-incorporated entity, MercadoLibre is subject to U.S. sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”). MercadoLibre’s non-U.S. subsidiaries are required to comply not only with local but also with U.S. sanctions in the same way that MercadoLibre is required to do so. OFAC has the authority to impose civil penalties for violations of U.S. sanctions, and the U.S. Department of Justice is authorized to bring criminal actions against persons that willfully violate U.S. sanctions. Compliance with United Nations sanctions is also mandatory under local law in the jurisdictions where MercadoLibre operates. Failure to comply with any such obligations could result in significant criminal and civil penalties, in addition to reputational and operational consequences. Shipping A number of jurisdictions where we operate have enacted legislation regulating shipping services. If we fail to comply with shipping services laws or regulations, or if we engage in an unauthorized shipping business, we could be subject to liability, required to cease doing business with residents of certain countries, or to change our business practices or to become a postal entity. Any change to our Mercado Envios business practices that makes the service less attractive to customers or prohibits its use by residents of a particular jurisdiction could decrease the speed of trade on the Mercado Libre Marketplace, which would further harm our business. Even if we are not required to change our Mercado Envios business practices, we or our service providers could be required to obtain licenses or regulatory approvals, which could be a very expensive and time consuming process, and we cannot assure that we would be able to obtain them in a timely manner or at all. Sale, Storage and/or Transportation of Goods and Services Laws specifying the scope of liability of providers of online services for the activities of their users through their online service are currently unsettled in most of the Latin American countries where we operate. This regulatory uncertainty may lead us to engage in administrative and judicial proceedings to dispute claims for fraudulent activities committed by sellers, vendors or third-party carriers and losses incurred by buyers when purchasing items through our platform, which may give rise to high litigation or settlement costs and other liabilities, including reputational harm. Our policies prohibit the sale, storage and/or transport of certain items (both on our platform and/or in our fulfillment centers and/or through third party carriers providing services to users of Mercado Libre) and we have implemented various actions to monitor and remove unlawful goods and services from our marketplace, which we continually work to improve. However, we are aware that certain goods, such as alcohol, tobacco, firearms, protected animal species, adult material, medication, drugs and other goods that may be subject to regulation by local or national authorities of various jurisdictions have been traded by users on the Mercado Libre Marketplace in complete infringement to our policies, bypassing our various security efforts and measures, to go undetected. We have at times been—and may continue to be—subject to fines for certain users’ sales of products that have not been approved or infringe laws dictated by the applicable government. We are also aware that certain goods expressly excluded from our shipping services pursuant to our policies were stored in our fulfillment centers and/or delivered through third-party carriers providing services to our users. We cannot provide any assurances that we will successfully avoid civil or criminal liability for unlawful activities that our users, service providers or third-party carriers carry out when using our services in the future. If we suffer potential liability for any unlawful activities of our users, service providers or third-party carriers, including as a result of damages to individuals or assets, we may need to implement additional measures to reduce our exposure to this liability, which may require, among other things, that we spend substantial resources and/or discontinue certain service offerings. Any costs that we incur as a result of this liability or asserted liability could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. It may be difficult to enforce judgments rendered against us in U.S. courts Although we are a Delaware corporation, our subsidiaries and most of our assets are located outside of the U.S. Furthermore, most of our directors, officers, and some advisors and experts named in this report reside outside the U.S. As a result, it may not be possible to effect service of process within the U.S. upon these persons. Moreover, uncertainty exists as to whether courts outside of the U.S. would recognize or enforce judgments rendered against us, our subsidiaries, or the above mentioned persons in U.S. courts and predicated on the civil liability provisions of U.S. federal securities laws. In addition, any original or enforcement action in a court outside the U.S. will be subject to compliance with procedural requirements under applicable local law, including the condition that the judgment does not violate the public policy of the applicable jurisdiction. 30 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Intellectual Property Risks We could face legal and financial liability upon the sale of items that infringe intellectual property rights of third parties and for information and material disseminated through our platforms We have received in the past, and anticipate that we will receive in the future, complaints alleging that certain items listed or sold through the Mercado Libre Marketplace or Mercado Shops or using Mercado Pago, or delivered by Mercado Envios infringe third-party copyrights, trademarks and/or other IP rights. Content owners and other IP owners have been active in asserting their rights against online companies, including us. Our user policy prohibits any content or sale of goods that may infringe third-party IP rights and we may, proactively, or at the request of any IP owner who enrolls in our notice and takedown mechanism, the brand protection program, remove listings based on violations of our policies, as well as sanction any user who infringes third-party IP rights. Despite these measures and our efforts to combat IP infringement, we are not able to prevent all misappropriation, violation or infringement of IP rights—and some IP owners may consider our efforts insufficient. Mercado Libre was included on the United States Trade Representative’s Notorious Markets List for 2020 and also on the European Commission’s 2020 Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List. Although we were removed from both watchlists in 2022, and we have not been included since then, it is possible that we may continue to be nominated or included in these and/or any other similar watchlists. We have also received, and anticipate that we may continue to receive, legal claims from content and IP owners alleging violations of their IP rights and also from users affected by listing takedowns and account restrictions, which could result in substantial monetary damages awards, penalties or costly injunctions against us, as well as adversely affect our reputation. It is also possible that new laws and regulations may be adopted with respect to intermediary liability or mandatory out-of-court procedures to resolve any disputes related to intermediary liability that could have a material adverse effect on our operations. It is also possible that third parties could bring claims against us for defamation, libel, invasion of privacy, negligence, or other theories based on the nature and content of the materials disseminated through our platforms, particularly by our users. If we are held liable or potentially liable for information carried on or disseminated through our platforms, we may have to pay monetary damages, be subject to enforcement actions, injunctions, fines or penalties, and it may have an adverse impact on our business model, including our level of exposure to liability. Any measures we may need to implement to reduce that exposure may involve spending substantial resources and/or discontinuing certain services, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. In addition, public attention to liability issues, lawsuits and legislative proposals could have an adverse impact on our business model and reputation, and—consequently—on our business results. We may not be able to adequately protect and enforce our intellectual property rights. We could potentially face claims alleging that our technologies infringe the property rights of others Our IP rights are pivotal to our continued growth and success. These rights are safeguarded through a combination of copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret laws, and contractual measures. With the rapid expansion of our business in recent years, we have witnessed a concurrent rise in infringement on our IP rights, notably on social media platforms. This includes issues such as unauthorized domain name registrations, deceptive apps and counterfeit or fraudulent websites. While we have undertaken measures to defend our IP rights, there is no guarantee that these actions, or any future efforts, will effectively deter misappropriation, safeguard against the dilution of our trademarks, or prevent third parties from creating similar or competing technologies. Our trademark portfolio is owned by MercadoLibre, Inc. and its subsidiaries. There are no material intellectual property assets jointly owned with any third party. The most valuable intellectual property owned by us is the “Mercado” trademark family portfolio, namely, Mercado Libre and Mercado Pago, among others, and related domain names ("TLDs" and "ccTLDs"), as well as our proprietary software. We pursue the registration of our IP and other intangible assets in each country where we operate. However, we may not have sufficient protection or such protection might not be granted to us by the appropriate regulatory authority in every country where our services are available online. Thus, our ability to protect our brands and our products and services against third-party infringers may be compromised and we could face claims by third-party IP owners. Any claims relating to these issues, whether meritorious or not, could cause us to enter into costly litigation or settlements, potentially including royalty arrangements, awards of monetary damages or orders limiting our ability to sell our products and services. We may also be required to enter into licensing agreements, which may be on terms that are unfavorable to us and some of the licenses may be not be available to us at all. If any of these claims against us are successful, we may also have to modify some of our brand identifiers and/or domain names in certain countries or stop offering certain features, functionalities, products or services in certain jurisdictions. Any of these circumstances could divert the attention of management and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial situation. We have licensed in the past, and expect that we may license in the future, certain of our proprietary rights, such as trademarks or copyrighted material, to third parties. Though our license agreements contain customary restrictions on our licensees, and we exercise oversight over our licensees’ use of our IP, our licensees may take actions that could affect the value of our proprietary rights or reputation, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Further, many of our agreements with our customers and partners, the terms of which often survive termination or expiration of the applicable agreement, require us to defend such parties against certain intellectual property infringement claims and indemnify them for damages and losses arising from certain intellectual property infringement claims against them, which have in the past resulted, and could in the future result, in increased costs for defending such claims or significant damages if there is an adverse ruling in any such claims. These defense costs and indemnity payments could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition, business and prospects. Such customers and partners may also discontinue the use of our products and services as a result of injunctions or otherwise, which could result in loss of revenue and adversely affect our business. 31 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Some of our know-how or technology is not patented or patentable and may constitute trade secrets. To protect our trade secrets, we have a policy of requiring our employees, consultants, advisors and other collaborators who contribute to our material intellectual property to enter into confidentiality agreements. We also rely on customary contractual protections with our suppliers and customers, and we implement security measures intended to protect our trade secrets, know-how and other proprietary information. However, no assurances can be given that those contracts will not be breached. Further, those contracts and arrangements may be ineffective in protecting our trade secrets or confidential information and may not prevent unauthorized disclosure. The integration of AI tools into our products and services presents significant IP challenges. Determining IP ownership for AI-generated content remains ambiguous in some jurisdictions, which may potentially lead to infringement claims by third parties. AI tools might also unintentionally access or use third party IP or generate outputs which may contain or be substantially similar to third-party material protected by intellectual property rights, including patents, copyrights or trademarks, heightening our exposure to IP disputes. Using third-party AI tools raises concerns about the origin of content, which may lead to IP infringements that could inadvertently implicate us. Inventions or works of authorship created through the use of AI/ML may be based or rely on, or contain, materials that were used in the training of such AI/ML technologies and which are identical or similar to third-party intellectual property, which could further limit our ability to obtain intellectual property protection in such inventions or works of authorship. Moreover, there is a risk that an employee may input confidential information, including material non-public information, trade secrets or personal identifiable information, into AI/ML applications, resulting in such information becoming accessible by third parties, including our competitors. As AI tools continue to evolve, ensuring protection against IP infringement and avoiding risks related to leaks of confidential information becomes progressively more challenging. Such challenges could also affect our consumers’ and the public’s perception of our Company. Our Company extensively utilizes open source software (“OSS”), presenting significant intellectual property challenges. We have established the OSPO (Open Source Program Office) to oversee OSS compliance, contribute to open source project development, and implement company-wide OSS usage policies. Despite the implementation of OSPO, we cannot guarantee that all of our employees accurately use and integrate OSS tools. As a result, given the high level of OSS consumption in our Company, we cannot guarantee that our use of OSS software will not inadvertently infringe upon third-party intellectual property rights or fully comply with pertinent OSS licenses. In addition, we cannot guarantee that our employees will not disclose any Company software to the open source software community. From time to time, companies that use OSS have faced claims challenging the use of OSS and/or demanding compliance with open source license terms. We could be subject to suits by parties claiming non-compliance with open source licensing terms. Moreover, these licenses may subject us to certain unfavorable conditions, including requirements that we offer our products that incorporate, are based on or that link to OSS for no cost, that we make publicly available the source code for any of our proprietary software that we create based upon, or that incorporates, links to or otherwise uses the OSS, or that we license such software under the terms of the particular open source license. Additionally, the AI/ML technologies in our product offerings and operations may be trained on data sets that include open source software or may draw from sources that might subject our AI/ML technologies to certain license restrictions or other obligations. While we monitor and control the use of open source software in our products and services, and we try to ensure that no open source software is used in such a way to require us to subject our proprietary software to open source licensing terms (including to disclose the source code to third parties), there can be no guarantee that such use could not inadvertently occur. Further, use of open source AI/ML technologies poses additional risks relating to the underlying training data sets, including an increased risk in intellectual property infringement or non-compliance with open source license terms as a result of such training data sets potentially derived from data sourced without permission or outside the scope of the underlying open source license, as well as challenges in asserting copyright ownership on new code (resulting output) generated from AI/ML technologies. Use of open source software may also give rise to security risks, including due to lack of proper maintenance and support for such open source software. Any of the foregoing could harm our intellectual property rights and materially and adversely affect our operations, financial condition, business and prospects. As our Company’s business grows and our reliance on OSS and AI tools increases, the potential risk of facing IP claims becomes more pronounced. Addressing these infringement claims can be costly, time-consuming, and could significantly impact our business, operational results, financial health and reputation. Cybersecurity and Technology Risks Any delay or problem with operating or upgrading our existing information technology infrastructure could cause a disruption in our business and adversely impact our financial results Our ability to operate our business on a day-to-day basis largely depends on the efficient operation of our information technology infrastructure and our cloud providers, the largest of which are Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform. We have been and continue to be susceptible to hacks into our systems or other security breaches by unauthorized third parties. We are also susceptible to errors in connection with any systems upgrade or migration to a different hardware or software system, errors or incidents of our cloud providers, bugs or other problems for any of the software we use, either developed in-house or provided by third parties. Security breaches, regulatory requirements, national security prohibitions or other developments that might prevent these third parties from providing services to us or our users could harm our business. Our systems and our information technology infrastructure are vulnerable to damage or interruption from natural or man-made disasters, power loss, computer viruses, telecommunication and other operational failures, ransomware attacks or any other kind of denial of service related attacks, physical or electronic break-ins, sabotage, intentional acts of vandalism, terrorism, public health crises (including pandemics), extreme weather (including as a result of climate change) and similar events. The public cloud providers we use could also decide to close their facilities or be required to suspend the provision of services. 32 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Any steps that we may take to upgrade and improve the stability and efficiency of our information technology may not be sufficient to avoid defects or disruptions in our technology infrastructure, which could cause a disruption in our business and adversely impact our financial results. Our systems are not fully redundant and our disaster recovery planning may not be sufficient. We do not have insurance coverage to compensate for any related losses. Any errors, defects, disruptions, interruptions, delays or cessation of service could result in significant disruptions to our business that could ultimately be more expensive, time consuming and resource-intensive than anticipated. We have experienced and will likely continue to experience defects or disruptions in our technology infrastructure, including system interruptions and delays that make our site and services unavailable or slow to respond for periods of time, which could adversely impact our ability to process transactions on our sites, apps or fulfill shipments, which could reduce our revenue, violate applicable regulations, adversely affect our reputation with or result in the loss of users and negatively impact our financial results. We are subject to security breaches, disruption and confidential data theft from our systems, which can adversely affect our reputation and business A significant risk to our business lies both in the secure transmission of confidential information over public networks and in the continuity of our operations, given our heavy reliance on technology. We rely on encryption, authentication, data protection, infrastructure and application security hardening, monitoring and response measures to safeguard our systems and securely transmit confidential information. However, advances in computing capabilities, new discoveries in cryptography or other unforeseen events may compromise the technology we use to protect customer transaction data. There is no assurance that the security measures we have put in place will be effective in every case, and our response process to incidents may not be adequate, may fail to accurately assess the severity of an incident, may not be fast enough to prevent, detect and report or limit harm or may fail to sufficiently remediate an incident. Failures and breaches in security could result in a negative impact for us and for our customers, adversely affecting our and our customers’ businesses, assets, revenues, brands and reputations, disrupting our operations and resulting in penalties, fines, litigation, regulatory proceedings, regulatory investigations, remediation efforts, indemnification expenditures, increased insurance premiums, reputational harm, negative publicity, lost revenues and/or other potential liabilities, in each case depending on the nature of the information disclosed. The techniques employed to gain unauthorized, improper or illegal access to our systems, data, or customers' data—such as disabling or degrading services or sabotaging systems—are constantly evolving. These techniques have become increasingly complex and sophisticated, can be challenging to detect quickly and are often not recognized until actively deployed against a target. Also, the development and proliferation of AI/ML in addition to other related technologies, may increase our exposure to cyber-attacks and other cybersecurity risks by providing third parties with enhanced capabilities to breach our systems, and may require us to spend additional resources to further strengthen our defenses against such threat. While we may not initially assess some of these issues as material and may address them promptly, there is no guarantee that such incidents will not result in significant legal, financial or reputational harm, including government inquiries, enforcement actions, litigation and negative publicity. Unauthorized parties have, and may continue to, attempt to gain access to our systems or facilities through various means, including hacking into our systems or those of our customers, partners or vendors. They may also attempt to fraudulently induce our employees, customers, partners, vendors or other system users to disclose usernames, passwords, payment card information or other sensitive data. Such information could then be used to access our information technology systems or those of our third-party partners. Our users have been, and will likely continue to be, targeted by fraudulent “spoof” and “phishing” emails that appear to originate from Mercado Libre, Mercado Pago or another user of our services. These emails direct recipients to fake websites operated by malicious actors or falsely claim that a payment was credited by Mercado Pago, requesting that the recipient send a product or confidential information, such as passwords. Our information technology systems and infrastructure, including our source code, as well as those of third parties with whom we collaborate, have been—and may continue to be—vulnerable to cyberattacks and security breaches. Unauthorized parties may gain access to customers' personal or proprietary information, including credit and debit card data stored on or accessible through these systems. This access could also disrupt our business operations, including financial, e-commerce and logistics services. Furthermore, our security measures may be compromised due to human error, misconduct, system malfunctions, vulnerabilities or other irregularities. Efforts to address undesirable activities on our platform may also increase the risk of retaliatory attacks. Additionally, remediation efforts may not be successful and could result in interruptions, delays or cessation of service, unfavorable publicity, damage to our reputation, customer allegations of breach-of-contract, possible litigation, and loss of existing or potential customers that may impede our sales or other critical functions. While we maintain certain insurance policies, we do not carry insurance that reimburses us for losses caused by security breaches. Some of our systems have experienced past security breaches that did not have a material adverse effect on our operating results or reputation. However, there is no assurance that future breaches will have a similar outcome. We cannot guarantee that our security measures will prevent breaches or that the failure to prevent such incidents will not materially affect our business, operations, financial condition or reputation. Moreover, any network or data security breaches involving companies we acquire, our customers, partners or vendors—including service providers—could result in similar negative consequences. We may not be able to secure licenses for technologies on which we rely We rely on certain technologies that we license from third parties that supply key database technology, operating systems and specific hardware components for our services. We cannot assure you that these technology licenses will continue to be available to us on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. If we were not able to make use of this technology, we would need to obtain substitute technology that may be of lower quality or performance standards or be obtained at greater cost, which could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. Although we generally have been able to renew or extend the terms of contractual arrangements with these service providers on acceptable terms, we cannot assure you that we will continue to be able to do so in the future. 33 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Risks related to doing business in Latin America We face the risk of political and economic crises, instability, terrorism, civil strife, labor conflicts, expropriation, corruption and other risks of doing business in emerging markets We conduct our operations in emerging market countries in Latin America, which have historically experienced uneven periods of economic growth, as well as recession, periods of high inflation and economic instability. There has been increased violence, crime, social and political turmoil and unrest in some of these countries, which could result in disruptions to our operations or present risks to our employees. These developments, as well as other economic and political developments in these countries, including future economic changes or crises (such as inflation, currency devaluation or recession), government deadlock, social and political turmoil and unrest, changes in laws and regulations, labor conflicts, expropriation or nationalization of property, and exchange controls could impact our operations or the market value of our common stock and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We also have operations and deal with government entities and financial institutions in countries in Latin America known to experience corruption. Our activities in these countries create the risk of unauthorized payments or offers of payments by our employees, contractors or agents that could be in violation of various laws including the FCPA, even though these parties are not always subject to our control. Our existing safeguards and any future improvements may prove to be less than effective, and our employees, contractors or agents may engage in conduct for which we may be held responsible. Violations of the FCPA may result in severe criminal or civil sanctions, and we may be subject to other liabilities, which could negatively affect our reputation and business. Further, to the extent corruption, bribery and similar practices continue to exist in the region, international investor perception of the region could be negatively affected, which could in turn negatively affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our employees in Brazil and some of our employees in Argentina, Mexico, Chile and Uruguay are currently represented by a labor union, and employees in other Latin American countries may eventually become unionized. We may incur increased payroll costs or reduced flexibility under labor regulations if unionization in other countries were to occur, any of which may negatively impact our business. In addition, we could be affected by conflicts between unions which claim representation of our employees that could generate additional payroll costs and labor conflicts. Although economic and political conditions may differ from one country to another, we cannot assure you that events in one country alone will not adversely affect our business, financial condition or the market value of our common stock. Latin American governments have exercised and continue to exercise significant influence over the economies of the countries where we operate. This involvement, as well as political and economic conditions, could adversely affect our business Governments in Latin America frequently intervene in the economies of their respective countries and occasionally make significant changes in policy and regulations. Governmental actions to control inflation and other policies and regulations have often involved, among other measures, price controls, currency devaluations, export duties, capital controls and limits on imports. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may be adversely affected by changes in government policies or regulations, including such factors as: exchange rates and exchange control policies; inflation rates; interest rates; tariff and inflation control policies; price control policies; import duties and restrictions; liquidity of domestic capital and lending markets; electricity rationing; tax policies, including royalty, tax increases and retroactive tax claims; and other political, diplomatic, social and economic developments in or affecting the countries where we operate. Reduced foreign investment in any of the countries where we operate may have a negative impact on such country’s economy, affecting interest rates and the ability of companies such as ours to access financial markets. Local currencies used in the conduct of our business are subject to depreciation, volatility and exchange controls Most Latin American countries have historically experienced, and may continue to experience in the future, high rates of inflation, which could lead to further government intervention in the economy, including the introduction of government policies that could adversely affect our results of operations. Brazil, Argentina and Mexico, which together accounted for 95.6% and 95.7% of our net revenues and financial income for 2025 and 2024, respectively, have experienced volatility and significant devaluations in the past. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the inflation rate in Brazil, Argentina and Mexico was 4.3%, 31.5% and 3.7%, respectively. Since July 1, 2018, we have classified our Argentine operations as highly inflationary in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and use the U.S. dollar as the functional currency of our Argentine subsidiaries for purposes of reporting our financial statements. Argentina’s annual inflation rate for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was 31.5%, 117.8% and 211.4%, respectively, and Argentina’s official exchange rate against the U.S. dollar increased 41.0%, 27.7% and 356.3%, respectively. The depreciation of local currencies creates inflationary pressures that may have an adverse effect on our results of operations, including affecting our ability to adjust the price of our services sufficiently to offset the effects of inflation on our cost structures and generally restricting access to the international capital markets. A high inflationary environment could also have negative effects on the level of economic activity, employment and may adversely affect our business and results of operations. On the other hand, the appreciation of local currencies against the U.S. dollar may lead to the deterioration of public accounts and the balance of payments of the countries where we operate, and may reduce export growth in those countries. 34 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Because we conduct our business outside the U.S. and receive almost all of our revenues and financial income in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, but report our results in U.S. dollars, we face exposure to adverse movements in currency exchange rates. The results of operations in the countries where we operate are exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations as our financial results are translated from the applicable local currency into U.S. dollars upon consolidation. If the U.S. dollar weakens against foreign currencies, as has occurred in some years, the translation of these foreign-currency-denominated transactions will result in increased net revenues and financial income, operating expenses, and net income. Similarly, our net revenues and financial income, operating expenses, and net income will decrease if the U.S. dollar strengthens against the foreign currencies of countries in which we operate. For the year ended December 31, 2025, 52.6% of our net revenues and financial income was denominated in Brazilian Real, 22.4% in Mexican Pesos and 20.6% in Argentine Pesos. Certain of our subsidiaries may be subject to exchange control regulations that might restrict their ability to convert local currencies into U.S. dollars. Brazilian law provides that whenever there is a serious imbalance in Brazil’s balance of payments or reason to foresee a serious imbalance, the Brazilian government may impose temporary restrictions on the remittance to foreign investors of the proceeds of their investments in Brazil. In recent years, extensive exchange controls implemented by the Argentine government have controlled and restricted the ability of companies and individuals to exchange Argentine Pesos for foreign currencies and their ability to remit foreign currency out of Argentina. An entity’s authorization request to the CBA to access the official exchange market to make foreign currency payments may be denied depending on the circumstances. As a result of these exchange controls, markets in Argentina have developed trading mechanisms to access U.S. dollars locally or outside Argentina. Regulations issued by the current Argentine government have partially decreased exchange controls; however, there can be no assurance that the CBA or other government agencies will not subsequently increase controls or restrictions, make modifications to these regulations or establish more severe restrictions on currency exchange, which could affect the ability to make payments to foreign creditors or providers and dividend payments to foreign shareholders. These exchange controls and restrictions have in the past materially adversely affect the business, financial condition and results of operations of our Argentine subsidiaries and their ability to comply with their foreign currency obligations, and could significantly impact our ability to receive cash from our Argentine subsidiaries and our ability to meet our obligations, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our Company. Our transactions in Latin America may be impacted by the weaknesses of secure payment methods Consumers and merchants in Latin America can be held fully liable for credit card and other losses due to third-party fraud. As secure methods of payment for digital transactions have not been widely adopted in Latin America, both consumers and merchants generally have a relatively low confidence level in the integrity of these transactions. Unless consumer fraud laws in Latin American countries are modified to protect merchants and consumers, and until secure, integrated online payment processing methods are fully implemented across the region, our ability to generate revenues may be limited, which could have a material adverse effect on our Company. In addition, while banks and other financial institutions in Latin America have generally granted merchants the right to process online transactions, adjustments to the fraud and risk management processes of these banks and financial institutions, including due to concerns about credit card fraud, may negatively impact our payments approval rates. Risks related to our shares Provisions of our certificate of incorporation and Delaware law could inhibit others from acquiring us, prevent a change of control, and may prevent efforts by our stockholders to change our management Certain provisions of our certificate of incorporation and by-laws may inhibit a change of control that our board of directors does not approve or changes in the composition of our board of directors, which could result in the entrenchment of current management and may delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change in control that might otherwise be in the best interests of our stockholders. These provisions include: i) advance notice requirements for stockholder proposals and director nominations; ii) a staggered board of directors; iii) limitations on the ability of stockholders to remove directors other than for cause; iv) limitations on the ability of stockholders to own and/or exercise voting power over 20% of our common stock; v) limitations on the ability of stockholders to amend, alter or repeal our by-laws; vi) the inability of stockholders to act by written consent; vii) the authority of the board of directors to adopt a stockholder rights plan; viii) the authority of the board of directors to issue, without stockholder approval, preferred stock with any terms that the board of directors determines and additional shares of our common stock; and ix) limitations on the ability of certain stockholders to enter into certain business combinations with us, as provided under Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS Not applicable. ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY Risk Management and Strategy We maintain a comprehensive process for assessing, identifying and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats, including risks relating to disruption of technology infrastructure and business operations, intellectual property theft, fraud, harm to employees or customers, violation of privacy laws and confidentiality, other litigation and legal risks, and reputational risk, as part of our overall risk management principles and processes. Our risk management framework includes several security pillars, including data security, identity management, cloud security, infrastructure security, application security, incident response, and cybersecurity risk management. 35 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents We conduct annual International Organization for Standardization Information Security Management Systems (“ISMS”) Requirements (“ISO/IEC 27001”) reviews and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (“PCI-DSS”) reviews of our payment information security controls with the assistance of an external certified auditor. Our cybersecurity risk management processes incorporate frameworks aligned with recognized cybersecurity and cyber risk established frameworks. Our cybersecurity model is based on four criteria: (i) “Zero Trust” (e.g. a model based on continuous validation of users and devices), (ii) analysis of abnormal or unusual behavior, (iii) automatic response, and (iv) decentralization. Our cybersecurity risk strategy aligns risks, initiatives and controls, consisting of initiatives and projects designed to identify, evaluate, control and monitor cybersecurity risks and incidents. Our data security and privacy strategy focuses on discovery, minimization, detection, response, standardization and awareness. Our incident response strategy is based on best practices, focusing on proactive and automatic response, preparation and prevention, detection and analysis, containment, eradication, recovery and post-incident activity. We have also implemented a security risk management policy that provides guidance on how to identify, analyze, and optimize risk management and subsequent risk mitigation. We have processes in place to assess, identify, manage, and address cybersecurity threats and incidents. These include, among other things: mandatory trainings and drills on social engineering, phishing and ransomware attacks for all our employees; tabletop exercises for employees of the information security team; cybersecurity events in which management and/or certain employees participate and/or organize; ransomware prevention and phishing controls allowing for automatic and timely detection and response; and penetration testing, red team exercises and a bug bounty program to help us evaluate the effectiveness of our information security processes and improve our security measures and planning. We also have teams in place to oversee and manage our cybersecurity risk management processes, including: (i) an information security team, organized around our various services and products, responsible for day-to-day cybersecurity matters related to the respective services and products; (ii) a risk committee that is comprised of members of management and oversees the Company’s financial and non-financial risks, including cybersecurity risks, as described in more detail below under the heading “Governance”; and (iii) internal local, corporate and strategic crisis management teams that form part of our crisis management framework. Our risk management framework includes processes to manage cybersecurity risks associated with AI, such as enhanced governance of AI-related traffic, expanded automated scanning and blocking capabilities, and the building of comprehensive inventories that support continuous monitoring. We also deploy cross-ecosystem protections—including prompt-injection defenses, confidentiality controls for conversations and sensitive data, a strong focus in agentic identity management to ensure secure authentication and authorization across AI-driven interactions, and dedicated initiatives to identify and mitigate shadow AI usage across the organization. Our risk management framework also includes processes to manage cybersecurity risks associated with third parties, including, a third-party risk management program that focuses on identifying security and data privacy risks arising out of our interactions with critical third-party suppliers and payment methods, and a program focused on assessing risks arising in mergers and acquisitions transactions. Additionally, we have procedures in place to block high-risk providers, minimize sensitive access paths, and automate key evaluations. Together, these measures are intended to reduce the likelihood and impact of AI-related cybersecurity incidents while enabling the safe and responsible use of AI across the organization. In connection with our cybersecurity risk management processes, while we do not regularly engage assessors, consultants, auditors, or other third parties to assess, identify, and manage material risks from cybersecurity threats, we do involve such parties if there has been a cybersecurity incident that we believe requires an assessment by a third party. Our business strategy, results of operations and financial condition have not been materially affected by risks from cybersecurity threats, including as a result of previous cybersecurity incidents, but we cannot provide assurance that they will not be materially affected in the future by such risks and any future material incidents. In the last fiscal three years, we have not experienced any material information security breach incidents and the expenses we have incurred from information security breach incidents were immaterial. See “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on our cybersecurity-related risks. Governance Management The cybersecurity risk management processes described above are managed by our Cybersecurity VP under the supervision of the risk committee. Our risk committee is comprised of the Chief Financial Officer, Commerce President, Fintech President and the Heads of Corporate Affairs, Risk & Compliance, Data Privacy, Information Security, AML & Sanctions, Legal & Government Relations, Commerce Product Development, Fintech Product Development and IT Infrastructure. The primary purpose of the risk committee is to assist management and the board, either directly or indirectly through the board’s Audit Committee, with their oversight of the Company’s financial and non-financial risks, including cybersecurity risks. Our Cybersecurity VP and certain other members of our risk committee are skilled in technology, security and/or risk and compliance. Our Cybersecurity VP is a certified information systems security professional (CISSP) with over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security governance, technology and operational risk management, and fraud prevention. He holds a degree in computer engineering and has led large, geographically distributed security and technology organizations across Latin America. His background spans multiple industries, including e-commerce, fintech, logistics and digital services, where he has designed and implemented enterprise cybersecurity strategies, cloud security programs, incident response capabilities and risk-based control frameworks. He also played a foundational role in establishing and scaling the Company’s cybersecurity function, contributing to the development of its governance model and the expansion of its regional security operations. 36 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents As part of our cybersecurity risk management processes, our Cybersecurity VP presents security risk matters to the risk committee on an as-necessary basis and to the Audit Committee annually and on an as-necessary basis. The risk committee also meets quarterly and presents to management the status, evolution and main indicators of each principal security risk, although information security may not be deemed a risk in each particular quarter. In the event of a critical cybersecurity incident, the Company’s crisis management framework activates the cross-functional crisis management team, which, depending on the circumstances, is comprised of the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Commerce President, Fintech President, Corporate Affairs Executive VP, Marketing Executive VP and the Cybersecurity VP. This group works with the incident response team to help to evaluate, contain, eradicate and, if necessary, recover from the incident. The Company’s cybersecurity processes are formally evaluated by the Cybersecurity VP on an annual basis, which includes updating the Company’s cybersecurity policy, security risk management policy and methodology, and classification of information. Board of directors Our full board of directors provide ultimate oversight for the cybersecurity program, in addition to other significant risks of the Company. The board of directors has delegated primary oversight of cybersecurity risks and threats to the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee supervises the Company’s risk management framework, including the policies and procedures used to identify, assess, measure, and manage both current and potential cybersecurity risks. On an annual basis—and whenever circumstances require—management and/or members of the Risk Committee brief the Audit Committee on cybersecurity matters, including any material risks. These updates cover the nature and evolution of cybersecurity risks, as well as initiatives aimed at strengthening and optimizing cybersecurity processes. In the event of a specific cybersecurity incident, these briefings also provide details on the incident’s status, the stakeholders informed, and the remediation actions underway. ITEM 2. PROPERTIES We lea se facilities in different countries of Latin America that are used for administrative, marketing, product development and shipping activities purposes. All of our offices are occupied under lease agreements, except for one of our Argentine offices and the Venezuelan offices that are owned by the Company. The leases for our facilities provide for renewal options and after expiration, we can renegotiate the leases with our current landlords, or move to a nother location. From time to time we consider various alternatives related to our long-term facility needs. While we believe our existing facilities are adequate to meet our immediate needs, it may become necessary to lease or acquire additional or alternative space to accommodate any future growth. For Mercado Envios, we operate fulfillment, cross docking and service centers in multiple locations in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, United States, Peru, Uruguay and China. Ou r headquarters are located in Montevideo, Uruguay. Our data centers are located in Virginia, United States, and occupy approximately 100 square meters. As of December 31, 2025, our owned and leased facilities (excluding data centers) provided us with square meters as follows: Argentina Brazil Mexico Others Total Owned facilities (1) 5,499 — — 880 6,379 Leased facilities 192,139 2,589,203 2,024,993 129,185 4,935,520 Managed by Third Parties (2) 135,480 756,778 — 149,221 1,041,479 Total facilities 333,118 3,345,981 2,024,993 279,286 5,983,378 (1) Includes offices in Venezuela. (2) Includes properties that are leased by the Company and managed by third parties. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Please refer to Item 8 of Part II, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 14 – Commitments and Contingencies—Litigation and Other Legal Matters. ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES Not applicable. PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Market information for Common Stock Shares of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share, trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (“NASDAQ”) under the symbol “MELI.” 37 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Holders of record As of January 31, 2026, we had 198 holders of record of our common stock. This figure does not reflect the beneficial ownership of shares held in nominee name. Dividend Policy After reviewing the Company’s capital allocation process, the board of directors has concluded that it has multiple investment opportunities that can generate greater return to shareholders through investing capital into the business over a dividend policy. Consequently, the board of directors suspended the payment of dividend to shareholders as from the first quarter of 2018. Equity Compensation Plan Information Information regarding securities authorized for issuance under the Company’s equity compensation plan as of December 31, 2025 is set forth in “Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholders Matters.” Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities There were no sales of unregistered securities by us during the year ended December 31, 2025. Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities During the three-month period ended December 31, 2025, there were no purchases made by or on behalf of the Company or any “affiliated purchaser” (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act) of shares of our common stock. Stock Performance Graph The graph below shows the total stockholder return of an investment of $100 on December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2025 for (i) our common stock; (ii) the Nasdaq Composite Index; (iii) the S&P 500 Index; and (iv) the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index. Stock price performance shown in the graph below is not indicative of future stock price performance: We cannot assure you that our share performance will continue into the future with the same or similar trends depicted in the graph above. We do not make or endorse any predictions as to our future stock performance. The foregoing graph and chart shall not be deemed incorporated by reference by any general statement incorporating by reference this Annual Report on Form 10-K into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except to the extent we specifically incorporate this information by reference, and shall not otherwise be deemed filed under those acts. ITEM 6. [RESERVED] 38 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of our operations in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements included elsewhere in this report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements reflecting our current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this report. The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations has been organized to present the following: ■ a brief overview of our Company; ■ a review of our critical accounting policies and estimates; ■ a discussion of our principal trends and results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023; ■ a discussion of the principal factors that influence our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity; ■ a discussion of our liquidity and capital resources and a discussion of our capital expenditures; ■ a description of our key performance indicators; and ■ a description of our non-GAAP financial measures. For discussion on results from 2024 compared to 2023, please refer to “Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2024. Certain monetary amounts included elsewhere in this document have been subject to rounding adjustments. Accordingly, figures shown as totals and percentages in certain tables may not be the arithmetic aggregation of the figures that precede them. Business Overview Our e-commerce platform is the leader in the Latin America region based on GMV, and our fintech platform is the leader in MAUs amongst fintech companies in Argentina, Chile and Mexico, and the second largest in Brazil. Mercado Libre's e-commerce platform is present in 18 countries (Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay and El Salvador) and our fintech platform, Mercado Pago, is present in 8 countries (Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay and Ecuador). Our ecosystem provides consumers and merchants with a complete portfolio of services to enable buying and selling online, and the processing of payments online and offline, as well as offering a wide array of simple day-to-day financial services. We offer our users an ecosystem of integrated e-commerce and digital financial services, which includes: the Mercado Libre Marketplace, the Mercado Pago fintech platform, the Mercado Envios logistics service, the Mercado Ads solution and the Mercado Libre Classifieds service. Our e-commerce platform provides buyers and sellers with a robust and safe environment that fosters the development of a large e-commerce community in Latin America, a region with a population of over 650 million people where penetration of e-commerce over total retail significantly lags benchmarks such as the United States of America (“U.S.”), the United Kingdom (“U.K.”) and China. We believe that we offer world-class technological and commercial solutions that address the distinctive cultural and geographic challenges of operating a digital commerce platform in Latin America. The Mercado Libre Marketplace is a user-friendly online commerce platform that can be accessed through our mobile app or website. Third-party sellers (“3P”) account for most of the GMV transacted on the Marketplace. We complement this by selling directly to consumers on a first-party basis (“1P”) in selected categories where we can enhance price competitiveness and assortment; this accounts for less than 10% of GMV. The Marketplace has an extensive assortment of products, with a wide range of categories including consumer electronics, apparel and beauty, home goods, automotive accessories, toys, books and entertainment and consumer packaged goods. We also have a selection of international products available, primarily from sellers in China and the U.S., through our cross-border trade (“CBT”) operations. Our users can also list vehicles, properties and services they are looking to sell via Mercado Libre Classifieds. These listings differ from our Marketplace listings because we charge placing fees only, not final value fees. Mercado Envios is a logistics solution that is one of the value-added services that we offer to our sellers and buyers on our platform. The logistics services we offer are an integral and crucial part of our value proposition as they reduce friction between buyers and sellers, allow us to have greater control over the full user experience and enable faster deliveries at a more competitive cost than would otherwise be available with third-party carriers. Sellers that use Mercado Envios are eligible to access shipping subsidies that enable free or discounted shipping for consumers that buy sellers’ goods on our Marketplace. Our logistics network is built around fulfillment centers (which accounts for more than half of shipments) where sellers place their inventory in our warehouses, and cross-docking, where we collect items sold from sellers directly or via a network of thousands of partner stores (“MELI Places”) where sellers drop off sold items that need to be fed into our logistics network. MELI Places are also enabled for pick up of items purchased and processing of returns. Our transportation network includes dedicated aircraft, trucks and thousands of last-mile delivery vans, the vast majority of which are owned and operated by our third-party carriers. 39 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Our advertising platform, Mercado Ads, is another value-added service that we offer to sellers on our platform and brands both on- and off-platform. The platform enables sellers and brands to access the millions of consumers who browse and purchase on our Marketplace, as well as the first-party data that all of these engagements generate. This enables advertisers to target highly granular audiences. The products we offer are Product Ads (sponsored listings), Brands Ads (product carrousels), Display Ads (banners) and Video Ads, the last two of which we are able to offer inventory off-platform as well as on our own Marketplace and fintech platform. Mercado Shops is a service we offer to sellers to complement their business on our Marketplace. It is a digital storefront solution that allows sellers to set up, manage and promote their own digital stores, whilst using Mercado Libre's logistics, advertising and payments services. In January 2025, we announced the migration of Mercado Shops to “Mi Página,” which offers similar functionalities but is fully embedded within our Marketplace (without an external storefront). Mercado Shops was discontinued as of December 31, 2025. Mercado Pago was initially designed to facilitate transactions on Mercado Libre’s Marketplace by providing a mechanism that allowed our users to securely, easily and promptly send and receive payments. This brought trust to the merchant-consumer relationship. In the countries in which Mercado Pago operates, it processes and settles all transactions on our Marketplace. Beyond facilitating Marketplace transactions, over the years we have expanded our array of Mercado Pago services to third parties outside Mercado Libre’s Marketplace. We began first by satisfying the growing demand for online-based payment solutions by providing merchants the necessary digital payment infrastructure for e-commerce to flourish in Latin America. Our lending solution is available in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Chile. We offer loans mostly to merchants and consumers that already form part of our user base, many of whom have historically been underserved or overlooked by financial institutions and therefore suffer from a lack of access to credit. Facilitating credit is a key service overlay that enables us to further strengthen the engagement and lock-in rate of our users, while also generating additional touchpoints and incentives to use Mercado Pago as an end-to-end financial solution. Our asset management product, which is available in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Chile, is a critical pillar of our financial services offering that enables us to compete with large banks. This product offers remuneration on balances held in the Mercado Pago digital account that is greater than traditional checking and savings accounts. This enables our users to earn a return with funds remaining available for withdrawal or to make payments without their funds being tied up in a time deposit. As an extension of our asset management and savings solutions for users, we launched a digital assets feature as part of the Mercado Pago account in Brazil, Mexico and Chile, in 2021, 2022 and 2023, respectively. This service allows our millions of users to purchase, hold and sell selected digital assets through our interface without leaving the Mercado Pago application, while a partner acts as the custodian and offers the blockchain infrastructure platform. This feature is available for all users through their Mercado Pago account. In 2024 and 2025 we launched “Meli Dólar,” a stablecoin that is pegged to the US dollar, in Brazil, Mexico and Chile. Members of our loyalty program receive their cashback in Meli Dólar and all Mercado Pago users can buy, hold and sell the stablecoin without any fees. Reporting Segments and Geographic Information Our segment reporting is based on geography, which is the criterion our Management currently uses to evaluate our segment performance. Our geographic segments are Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Other Countries (including Bermuda, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay and the U.S.). Although we discuss long-term trends in our business, it is our policy not to provide earnings guidance in the traditional sense. We believe that uncertain conditions make the forecasting of near-term results difficult. Further, we seek to make decisions focused primarily on the long-term welfare of our Company and believe focusing on short-term earnings does not best serve the interests of our stockholders. We believe that execution of key strategic initiatives as well as our expectations for long-term growth in our markets will best create stockholder value. A long-term focus may make it more difficult for industry analysts and the market to evaluate the value of our Company, which could reduce the value of our common stock or permit competitors with short-term tactics to grow more rapidly than us. We, therefore, encourage potential investors to consider this strategy before making an investment in our common stock. The following table sets forth the percentage of our consolidated net revenues and financial income by segment for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023: Year Ended December 31, (% of total consolidated net revenues and financial income) 2025 2024 2023 (1) Brazil 52.6 % 54.9 % 51.8 % Mexico 22.4 22.4 20.3 Argentina 20.6 18.4 23.5 Other countries 4.4 4.3 4.4 (1) Recast for consistency with the current presentation due to the change in the presentation of certain financial results. Please refer to Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies - Change in the presentation of certain financial results and reclassification of 2023 results to our audited consolidated financial statements for further details. Net revenues and financial income for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 are described in “Item 7 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Results of operations— Net revenues and financial income. 40 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates The preparation of our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes requires us to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We have based our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Management has discussed the development, selection and disclosure of these estimates with our audit committee and our board of directors. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. An accounting policy is considered to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and if different estimates that reasonably could have been used, or changes in the accounting estimates that are reasonably likely to occur periodically, could materially impact the consolidated financial statements. We believe that the following critical accounting policies reflect the more significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our audited consolidated financial statements. You should read the following descriptions of critical accounting policies, judgments and estimates in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto and other disclosures included in this report. For an analysis of our Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates please refer to Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report. Allowance for doubtful accounts For loans receivable that share similar risk characteristics such as product type, country, unpaid installments, days delinquent, and other relevant factors, we estimate the lifetime expected credit loss allowance based on a collective assessment. The same methodology is applied for the measurement of the current expected credit losses (“CECL”) for the exposure to off balance sheet unused agreed loan commitment on credit cards portfolio. The lifetime expected credit losses is determined by applying probability of default and loss given default models to monthly projected exposures, then discounting these cash flows to present value using the portfolio’s loans interest rate, estimated as a weighted average of the original effective interest rate of all the loans that conform to the portfolio segment. The probability of default is an estimation of the likelihood that a loan receivable will default over a given time horizon. For most of the products, probability of default models (“PDs”) are estimated using a survival methodology; these PDs are constructed using individual default information through time, taking into account the expected future delinquency rate (forward-looking models) using three probability-weighted macroeconomic scenarios (base, optimistic and pessimistic) following the increased complexity and possible outcomes of the global, regional and domestic macroeconomic performance, so that the models include macroeconomic outlook or projections and recent performance. With this model, we estimate marginal monthly default probabilities for each delinquency bucket, type of product and country. Each marginal monthly probability of default represents a different possible scenario of default. However, for new products with limited historical information such as asset backed loans, we estimate PDs using roll rates/transition, until sufficient history is available to migrate to fully empirical approaches. The exposure at default is equal to the receivables’ expected outstanding principal, interest and other allowable balances. We estimate the exposure at default that the portfolio of loans would have in each possible moment of default, meaning for each possible scenario mentioned above. For credit cards loans we estimate an amortization pattern based on historical information. Also, for Brazil credit cards loans, we use, as applicable, a one month credit conversion factor (“CCF”) estimated according to terms and conditions, considering the increase in the volume of credit cards portfolio. The loss given default (“LGD”) is the percentage of the exposure at default that is not recoverable. The LGD is estimated using work-out and Chainladder approaches. This percentage depends on days past due, type of product and country, and is estimated by measuring an average of historical recovery rates from defaulted credits. For asset-backed products, since there is almost no information to apply either a work-out or Chainladder approach, we use the Basel III guidelines for credit risk management. The measurement of the CECL is based on probability-weighted scenarios (probability of default for each month), in view of past events, current conditions and adjustments to reflect the reasonable and supportable forecast of future economic conditions. When Management considers that it is needed, we use an expert credit judgment overlay to reflect factors not captured in the results produced by the CECL model. Considering a hypothetical increase in the probability of default of 10%, we would have recognized an increase in our allowance for doubtful accounts for loans receivable and off-balance sheet unused agreed loan commitment on credit cards portfolio of approximately $99 million. We believe that the accounting estimate related to allowance for doubtful accounts on loans receivable is a critical accounting estimate because it requires Management to make complex assumptions and scenarios to estimate the CECL. Contingencies In connection with certain pending litigation and other claims, we have estimated the range of probable loss and provided for such losses through charges to our consolidated statements of income. These estimates are based on our assessment of the facts and circumstances and historical information related to actions filed against the Company at each balance sheet date and are subject to change based upon new information and future events. From time to time, we are involved in disputes that arise in the ordinary course of business. We are currently involved in certain proceedings as discussed in “Item 3—Legal Proceedings,” and in Note 14 – Commitments and Contingencies to our audited consolidated financial statements. We believe that we have meritorious defenses to the claims against us, and we will defend ourselves accordingly. However, even if successful, our defense could be costly and could divert Management’s time. If the plaintiffs were to prevail on certain claims, we might be forced to pay material damages or modify our business practices. Any of these consequences could materially harm our business and could have a material adverse impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. 41 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Income taxes We are required to recognize a provision for income taxes based upon taxable income and temporary differences between the book and tax bases of our assets and liabilities for each of the tax jurisdictions in which we operate. This process requires a calculation of taxes payable under currently enacted tax laws in each jurisdiction and an analysis of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of our assets and liabilities, including various accruals, allowances, depreciation and amortization. The tax effect of these temporary differences and the estimated tax benefit from our tax net operating losses are reported as deferred tax assets and liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. We also assess the likelihood that our net deferred tax assets will be realized from future taxable income. To the extent we believe that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of our deferred tax assets will not be realized, we establish a valuation allowance. As far we establish a valuation allowance or change the allowance in a period, we reflect the change with a corresponding increase or decrease in our “Income tax expense” line in our consolidated statements of income. Please refer to Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies and Note 13 – Income taxes to our audited consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding income tax. Results of operations Principal trends in results of operations The information included in this section sets forth, for the years presented, certain data from our consolidated statements of income. This information should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements included elsewhere in this report. Net revenues and financial income We disaggregate revenues into four geographical reporting segments. Within each of our segments, the services we provide and the products we sell generally fall into two distinct revenue streams: “Commerce” and “Fintech.” Commerce revenues are mainly generated from: ■ marketplace fees that include final value fees and flat fees. Final value fees represent a percentage of the sale value that is charged to the seller once an item is successfully sold and flat fees represent a fixed charge for certain transactions below a certain merchandise value; ■ first party sales, which are generated when control of the good is transferred, upon delivery to our customers; ■ shipping fees, which are generated when an item is delivered through our shipping service. When we act as an agent, revenues derived from the shipping services are recognized at the time the transaction is successfully concluded for third-party sales, and presented net of the transportation costs charged by third-party carriers. When we act as principal, revenues derived from shipping services are recognized upon delivery of the good to the customer, and presented on a gross basis. In addition, the Company generates storage fees, which are charged to the seller for the utilization of the Company’s fulfillment facilities; ■ ad sales fees due to advertising services provided to sellers, vendors, brands and others, through product searches (product ads and brand ads) and display formats (including video ads and display programmatic), which are recognized based on the number of clicks and impressions, respectively; ■ classifieds fees due to offerings in vehicles, real estate and services, which are charged to sellers who opt to give their listings greater exposure throughout our websites; ■ subscription fees associated with MELI+ memberships and third party digital content subscriptions; and ■ fees from other ancillary businesses. Fintech revenues and financial income are attributable to: ■ commissions representing a percentage of the payment volume processed that are charged to sellers in connection with off-Marketplace platform transactions; ■ commissions from additional fees we charge when a buyer elects to pay in installments through our Mercado Pago platform, for transactions that occur either on or off our Marketplace platform; ■ interest, cash advances and fees from credit cards, merchant, consumer and asset-backed loans granted under our lending solution; ■ revenues from our asset management product; ■ interest earned on investments as part of Mercado Pago activities, including those required due to fintech regulations, net of interest gains passed through to our Brazilian users in connection with our asset management product; ■ commissions that we charge from transactions carried out with Mercado Pago credit and debit cards; ■ revenues from the sale of mobile points of sale products; ■ revenues from insurtech fees; ■ commissions from additional fees we charge when our sellers elect to withdraw cash; and ■ fees from other ancillary services. 42 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Although we also process payments on the Marketplace, we do not charge sellers an added commission for this service, as it is already included in the Marketplace final value fee that we charge. The functional currency for each country’s operations is the country’s local currency, except for Argentina, where the functional currency is the U.S. dollar due to Argentina’s status as a highly inflationary economy. Our net revenues and financial income are generated in multiple foreign currencies and then translated into U.S. dollars at the average monthly exchange rate. Please refer to Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies to our audited consolidated financial statements for further detail on foreign currency translation. We have a highly fragmented customer revenue base given the large numbers of sellers and buyers who use our platforms. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, no single customer accounted for more than 5.0% of our net revenues and financial income. Our net revenues and financial income grew during the year 2025, boosted by the growth of credit originations from our lending solution, an increase in total payment volume and fees due to payment in installments in our Mercado Pago platform, and the growth in gross merchandise volume. The following table summarizes our consolidated net revenues and financial income for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023: Year Ended December 31, Change from 2024 to 2025 Year Ended December 31, Change from 2023 to 2024 2025 2024 in Dollars in % 2024 2023 (1) in Dollars in % (In millions, except percentages) (In millions, except percentages) Net revenues and financial income $ 28,893 $ 20,777 $ 8,116 39.1% $ 20,777 $ 15,107 $ 5,670 37.5% (1) Recast for consistency with the current presentation due to the change in the presentation of certain financial results. Please refer to Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies - Change in the presentation of certain financial results and reclassification of 2023 results to our audited consolidated financial statements for further details. The following table summarizes our consolidated net revenues and financial income by revenue stream and geographic segment for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023: Consolidated net revenues and financial income Year Ended December 31, Change from 2024 to 2025 Year Ended December 31, Change from 2023 to 2024 2025 2024 in Dollars in % 2024 2023 (1) in Dollars in % (In millions, except percentages) (In millions, except percentages) Brazil Commerce $ 9,184 $ 7,038 $ 2,146 30.5 % $ 7,038 $ 4,512 $ 2,526 56.0 % Fintech 6,017 4,368 1,649 37.8 4,368 3,309 1,059 32.0 15,201 11,406 3,795 33.3 11,406 7,821 3,585 45.8 Mexico Commerce 4,185 3,072 1,113 36.2 3,072 1,979 1,093 55.2 Fintech 2,290 1,592 698 43.8 1,592 1,092 500 45.8 6,475 4,664 1,811 38.8 4,664 3,071 1,593 51.9 Argentina Commerce 2,034 1,407 627 44.6 1,407 1,261 146 11.6 Fintech 3,928 2,411 1,517 62.9 2,411 2,289 122 5.3 5,962 3,818 2,144 56.2 3,818 3,550 268 7.5 Other countries Commerce 891 642 249 38.8 642 449 193 43.0 Fintech 364 247 117 47.4 247 216 31 14.4 1,255 889 366 41.2 889 665 224 33.7 Consolidated Commerce 16,294 12,159 4,135 34.0 12,159 8,201 3,958 48.3 Fintech 12,599 8,618 3,981 46.2 8,618 6,906 1,712 24.8 Total $ 28,893 $ 20,777 $ 8,116 39.1 % $ 20,777 $ 15,107 $ 5,670 37.5 % (1) Recast for consistency with the current presentation due to the change in the presentation of certain financial results. Please refer to Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies - Change in the presentation of certain financial results and reclassification of 2023 results to our audited consolidated financial statements for further details. 43 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents See Note 8 – Segments of our audited consolidated financial statements for further information regarding our net revenues and financial income disaggregated by similar products and services for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. Our Commerce revenues grew $4,135 million, or 34.0%, for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. This increase in Commerce revenues was primarily attributable to: ■ an increase of $2,674 million in Commerce services revenues mainly related to a 26.4% increase in gross merchandise volume and higher flat fee contributions for low gross merchandise volume transactions. Shipping carrier costs, which are netted against revenues, decreased $42 million, from $1,021 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 to $979 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, mainly due to an increase in the share of shipping services where we act as principal, as opposed to agent during the first quarter of 2025; and ■ an increase of $1,461 million in our revenues from Commerce products sales, mainly in Brazil, Mexico and Argentina. Our Fintech revenues grew 46.2%, from $8,618 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, to $12,599 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. This increase is mainly generated by: ■ an increase of $2,258 million in our Credits revenues, mainly as a consequence of higher originations. ■ an increase of $1,716 million in our revenues from Financial services and income, mainly related to our off-platform transactional fees and financing transactions, as a result of a 41.3% increase in our total payment volume. Brazil Commerce revenues in Brazil increased 30.5% in the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to 2024. This increase was generated by an increase of $1,164 million in our Commerce services revenues and an increase of $982 million in our revenues from Commerce products sales. Fintech revenues grew by 37.8%, a $1,649 million increase, during the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to 2024, mainly driven by an increase of $1,236 million in our Credits revenues and an increase of $413 million in our revenues from Financial services and income. Mexico Commerce revenues in Mexico increased 36.2% in the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to 2024. This increase was generated by an increase of $824 million in our Commerce services revenues and an increase of $289 million in our revenues from Commerce products sales. Fintech revenues grew 43.8%, a $698 million increase, during the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to 2024, mainly driven by an increase of $361 million in our Credits revenues and an increase of $331 million in our revenues from Financial services and income. Argentina Commerce revenues in Argentina increased 44.6% in the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to 2024. This increase was generated by an increase of $515 million in our Commerce services revenues and an increase of $112 million in our revenues from Commerce products sales. Fintech revenues grew 62.9%, a $1,517 million increase, during the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to 2024, mainly driven by an increase of $861 million in our revenues from Financial services and income and an increase of $656 million in our Credits revenues. The following table sets forth our total net revenues and financial income and the sequential quarterly growth of these net revenues and financial income for the periods described below: Quarter Ended March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, (In millions, except percentages) 2025 Net revenues and financial income $ 5,935 $ 6,790 $ 7,409 $ 8,759 Percent change from prior quarter (2%) 14% 9% 18% 2024 Net revenues and financial income $ 4,333 $ 5,073 $ 5,312 $ 6,059 Percent change from prior quarter (2%) 17% 5% 14% 2023 (1) Net revenues and financial income $ 3,186 $ 3,585 $ 3,927 $ 4,409 Percent change from prior quarter 2% 13% 10% 12% (1) Recast for consistency with the current presentation due to the change in the presentation of certain financial results. Please refer to Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies - Change in the presentation of certain financial results and reclassification of 2023 results to our audited consolidated financial statements for further details. 44 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents The following table sets forth the growth in net revenues and financial income in local currencies, for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 as compared to the same periods in 2024 and 2023, respectively: Changes from (% of revenue growth in Local Currency) 2024 to 2025 (1) 2023 to 2024 (2) Brazil 37.0 % 58.5 % Mexico 43.5 58.7 Argentina (3) 111.7 244.0 Other countries 40.8 44.1 Total consolidated 52.4 % 101.5 % (1) The local currency revenue growth was calculated by using the average monthly exchange rates for each month during 2024 and applying them to the corresponding months in 2025, so as to calculate what our financial results would have been had exchange rates remained stable from one year to the next. See also the “Non-GAAP Measures of Financial Performance” section for details on FX neutral measures. (2) The local currency revenue growth was calculated by using the average monthly exchange rates for each month during 2023 and applying them to the corresponding months in 2024, so as to calculate what our financial results would have been had exchange rates remained stable from one year to the next. See also the “Non-GAAP Measures of Financial Performance” section for details on FX neutral measures. (3) For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2023, the average inter-annual inflation rate in our Argentine segment of 44.5% and 127.9%, respectively, was higher than the average inter-annual increase of Argentina’s official exchange rate against U.S. dollar of 35.4% and 120.0%, respectively, while for the year ended December 31, 2024, the average inter-annual inflation rate in our Argentine segment of 236.8%, was lower than the average inter-annual increase of Argentina’s official exchange rate against U.S. dollar of 240.5%. See also "Item 1A. Risk Factors - Risks related to doing business in Latin America - Local currencies used in the conduct of our business are subject to depreciation, volatility and exchange controls." Cost of net revenues and financial expenses Cost of net revenues and financial expenses primarily includes shipping operation costs (including warehousing costs), carrier and other operating costs, cost of goods sold, collection fees, sales taxes, funding costs related to our fintech business, fraud prevention expenses, hosting and site operation fees, certain tax withholding related to export duties, compensation for customer support personnel and depreciation and amortization. The following table presents cost of net revenues and financial expenses for the years indicated: Year Ended December 31, Change from 2024 to 2025 Year Ended December 31, Change from 2023 to 2024 2025 2024 in Dollars in % 2024 2023 (1) in Dollars in % (In millions, except percentages) (In millions, except percentages) Cost of net revenues and financial expenses $ 16,035 $ 11,200 $ 4,835 43.2% $ 11,200 $ 7,517 $ 3,683 49.0% As a percentage of net revenues and financial income 55.5% 53.9% 53.9% 49.8% (1) Recast for consistency with the current presentation due to the change in the presentation of certain financial results. Please refer to Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies - Change in the presentation of certain financial results and reclassification of 2023 results to our audited consolidated financial statements for further details. For the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, the increase in cost of net revenues and financial expenses was primarily attributable to a: i) $1,912 million increase in shipping operating and carrier costs; ii) $1,166 million increase in cost of sales of goods mainly in Brazil, Mexico and Argentina; iii) $533 million increase in collection fees, across all of our main segments, as a result of the higher total payment volume of Mercado Pago in those countries; iv) $523 million increase in other fintech costs mainly related to higher funding costs of Mercado Pago; v) $418 million increase in sales taxes; and vi) $210 million increase in hosting and site operation fees. Our subsidiaries in Brazil, Argentina and Colombia are subject to certain taxes on revenues, which are classified as a cost of net revenues and financial expenses. These taxes represented 6.2%, 6.6% and 7.7% of net revenues and financial income for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Gross profit margins Our gross profit margin is defined as total net revenues and financial income minus total cost of net revenues and financial expenses, as a percentage of net revenues and financial income. Our cost structure is directly affected by the level of operations of our services, and our strategic plan on gross profit is built on factors such as an ample liquidity to fund expenses and investments and a cost-effective capital structure. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, our gross profit margins were 44.5% and 46.1%, respectively. The decrease in our gross profit margin resulted mainly due to the reduction of our free shipping threshold in Brazil, together with an increase in our cost of sales of goods and funding costs related to our fintech business, as a percentage of net revenues and financial income, partially offset by a decrease of our collection fees and sales taxes, as a percentage of net revenues and financial income. 45 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents In the future, our gross profit margin could continue declining if we maintain the growth of our sales of goods business, which has a lower pure product margin, due to marketing initiatives or building up our logistics network and if we fail to maintain an appropriate relationship between our cost of revenue structure and our net revenues and financial income trend. Product and technology development expenses Our product and technology development related expenses consist primarily of compensation for our engineering and web-development staff (including long term retention program compensation), depreciation and amortization expenses related to product and technology development, certain tax withholding related to export duties, telecommunications costs and payments to third-party suppliers who provide technology maintenance services to us. The following table presents product and technology development expenses for the years indicated: Year Ended December 31, Change from 2024 to 2025 Year Ended December 31, Change from 2023 to 2024 2025 2024 in Dollars in % 2024 2023 in Dollars in % (In millions, except percentages) (In millions, except percentages) Product and technology development $ 2,269 $ 1,934 $ 335 17.3% $ 1,934 $ 1,831 $ 103 5.6% As a percentage of net revenues and financial income 7.9% 9.3% 9.3% 12.1% For the year ended December 31, 2025, the increase in product and technology development expenses as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, was primarily attributable to: i) a $182 million increase in salaries and wages mainly related to the increase of 11% in our product and technology development headcount and increases in amounts accrued under the LTRPs; ii) a $113 million increase in technology maintenance expenses; and iii) a $52 million increase in other product and technology development expenses mainly related to higher tax withholding in connection with intercompany export services billing duties. We believe that product and technology development is one of our key competitive advantages and we intend to continue to invest in hiring engineers to meet the increasingly sophisticated product expectations of our customer base. Sales and marketing expenses Our sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of costs related to marketing our platforms through online and offline advertising and agreements with portals, search engines and other sales expenses related to strategic marketing initiatives, charges related to our buyer protection program, the salaries of employees involved in these activities (including long term retention program compensation), chargebacks related to our Mercado Pago operations, branding initiatives, marketing activities for our users and depreciation and amortization expenses. We enter into agreements with portals, search engines, social networks, ad networks and other sites in order to attract Internet users to the Mercado Libre Marketplace and convert them into registered users and active traders on our platform. We also work intensively on attracting, developing and growing our seller community through our customer support efforts. We have dedicated professionals in most of our operations that work with sellers through trade show participation, seminars and meetings to provide them with important tools and skills to become effective sellers on our platform. The following table presents sales and marketing expenses for the years indicated: Year Ended December 31, Change from 2024 to 2025 Year Ended December 31, Change from 2023 to 2024 2025 2024 in Dollars in % 2024 2023 in Dollars in % (In millions, except percentages) (In millions, except percentages) Sales and marketing $ 3,219 $ 2,191 $ 1,028 46.9% $ 2,191 $ 1,736 $ 455 26.2% As a percentage of net revenues and financial income 11.1% 10.5% 10.5% 11.5% For the year ended December 31, 2025, the increase in sales and marketing expenses as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to a: i) $637 million increase in online and offline marketing expenses across all of our main segments; ii) $147 million increase in our buyer protection program expenses; and iii) $131 million increase in salaries and wages mainly related to the increase of 55% in our sales and marketing headcount and increases in amounts accrued under the LTRPs. 46 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Provision for doubtful accounts Provision for doubtful accounts consists of the current expected credit losses on our financial assets, mainly loans receivable. The following table presents provision for doubtful accounts expenses for the years indicated: Year Ended December 31, Change from 2024 to 2025 Year Ended December 31, Change from 2023 to 2024 2025 2024 in Dollars in % 2024 2023 in Dollars in % (In millions, except percentages) (In millions, except percentages) Provision for doubtful accounts $ 3,091 $ 1,858 $ 1,233 66.4% $ 1,858 $ 1,050 $ 808 77.0% As a percentage of net revenues and financial income 10.7% 8.9% 8.9% 7.0% For the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, the provision for doubtful accounts increased by $1,233 million mainly due to the increase in originations growth at 61% (mainly related to the credit card, consumer and merchant products). General and administrative expenses Our general and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries for management and administrative staff, compensation of non-employee directors, long term retention program compensation, expenses for legal, audit and other professional services, contingencies, insurance expenses, office space rental expenses, changes in the fair value of digital assets, travel and business expenses, as well as depreciation and amortization expenses. Our general and administrative expenses include the costs of the following areas: general management, finance, treasury, internal audit, administration, accounting, tax, legal and human resources. The following table presents general and administrative expenses for the years indicated: Year Ended December 31, Change from 2024 to 2025 Year Ended December 31, Change from 2023 to 2024 2025 2024 in Dollars in % 2024 2023 in Dollars in % (In millions, except percentages) (In millions, except percentages) General and administrative $ 1,078 $ 963 $ 115 11.9% $ 963 $ 766 $ 197 25.7% As a percentage of net revenues and financial income 3.7% 4.6% 4.6% 5.1% For the year ended December 31, 2025, the increase in general and administrative expenses as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to: i) a $75 million increase in salaries and wages, mainly related to the increase of 12% in general and administrative headcount and increases in amounts accrued under the LTRPs; and ii) a $32 million increase in other general and administrative expenses mainly related to higher tax withholding in connection with intercompany export services billing duties. Operating income margins Our operating income margin is defined as income from operations as a percentage of net revenues and financial income. Our operating income margin is affected by our operating expenses structure, which mainly consists of our employees’ salaries, our sales and marketing expenses related to those activities we incurred to promote our services, provision for doubtful accounts mainly related to our loans receivable portfolio and product and technology development expenses, among other operating expenses. As we continue to grow and focus on expanding our leadership in the region, we will continue to invest in product and technology development, and sales and marketing in order to promote our services and capture long-term business opportunities. As a result, we may experience decreases in our operating income margins. For the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, our operating margin decreased from a margin of 12.7% to a margin of 11.1%. This decrease is mainly explained by the reduction of our free shipping threshold in Brazil, together with an increase in provision of doubtful accounts, driven by the expansion of our credit card portfolio, and cost of net revenues and financial expenses, as a percentage of net revenues and financial income, partially offset by a decrease in product and technology development and general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of net revenues and financial income. 47 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Other income (expenses), net Other income (expenses), net consists primarily of interest income derived from our investments and cash equivalents, interest expense and other financial charges related to financial liabilities not related to Mercado Pago’s operations, and foreign currency gains or losses. The following table presents Other income (expenses), net for the years indicated: Year Ended December 31, Change from 2024 to 2025 Year Ended December 31, Change from 2023 to 2024 2025 2024 in Dollars in % 2024 2023 (1) in Dollars in % (In millions, except percentages) (In millions, except percentages) Other income (expenses), net $ (359) $ (199) $ (160) 80.4% $ (199) $ (654) $ 455 (69.6%) As a percentage of net revenues and financial income (1.2%) (1.0%) (1.0%) (4.3%) (1) Recast for consistency with the current presentation due to the change in the presentation of certain financial results. Please refer to Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies - Change in the presentation of certain financial results and reclassification of 2023 results to our audited consolidated financial statements for further details. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the increase in other expenses, net as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to $155 million of higher foreign exchange losses mainly due to our Argentine (higher foreign exchange losses of $254 million), Uruguayan and Spanish subsidiaries, partially offset by foreign exchange gains from our Brazilian and Mexican subsidiaries. Income tax We are subject to federal and state income tax in the United States, as well as foreign taxes in the multiple jurisdictions where we operate. Our tax obligations consist of current and deferred income taxes incurred in these jurisdictions. We account for income taxes following the liability method of accounting. A valuation allowance is recorded when, based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not that all or a portion of our deferred tax assets will not be realized. Therefore, our income tax expense consists of taxes currently payable, if any (given that in certain jurisdictions we still have net operating loss carry-forwards), plus the change in our deferred tax assets and liabilities during each period. The following table summarizes the composition of our income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023: Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (In millions) Current: U.S. $ 35 $ 64 $ 41 Non-U.S. 1,279 700 812 1,314 764 853 Deferred: U.S. 71 17 36 Non-U.S. (540) (260) (320) (469) (243) (284) Income tax expense $ 845 $ 521 $ 569 The following table presents income tax expense for the years indicated: Year Ended December 31, Change from 2024 to 2025 Year Ended December 31, Change from 2023 to 2024 2025 2024 in Dollars in % 2024 2023 in Dollars in % (In millions, except percentages) (In millions, except percentages) Income tax expense $ 845 $ 521 $ 324 62.2 % $ 521 $ 569 $ (48) (8.4 %) As a percentage of net revenues and financial income 2.9 % 2.5% 2.5% 3.8% During the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, income tax expense increased mainly as a result of higher income tax expense in Argentina due to higher taxable income and lower deductions related to tax inflation adjustments and higher income tax expense in Mexico related to higher taxable income. This increase was partially offset by income tax gains in Brazil in 2025 mainly driven by the increase in deferred tax assets in that segment. 48 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Our effective tax rate is defined as income tax expense as a percentage of net income before income tax expense. The following table summarizes the changes in our effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023: Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Effective tax rate 29.7 % 21.4 % 36.6 % Our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to 2024, increased largely as a result of lower deductions related to tax inflation adjustments in Argentina. Deferred Income Tax The following table summarizes the composition of our deferred tax assets, before the valuation allowance, as of December 31, 2025 and 2024: December 31, December 31, Deferred tax assets 2025 in % 2024 in % (In millions, except percentages) (In millions, except percentages) Brazil $ 1,012 42.4 % $ 472 32.7 % U.S. 718 30.1 545 37.8 Mexico 468 19.6 314 21.8 Argentina 107 4.5 56 3.9 Other countries 80 3.4 56 3.8 Total $ 2,385 100.0 % $ 1,443 100.0 % As of December 31, 2025 and 2024 our deferred tax assets, were comprised mainly of i) allowance for doubtful accounts representing 33.1% and 25.7% of our total deferred tax assets, respectively; ii) U.S. foreign tax credits representing 29.3% and 36.6% of our total deferred tax assets, respectively; and (iii) provisions representing 19.9% and 21.4% of our total deferred tax assets, respectively. The following table summarizes the composition of our deferred tax assets from loss carryforwards as of December 31, 2025 and 2024: December 31, December 31, Loss carryforwards 2025 in % 2024 in % (In millions, except percentages) (In millions, except percentages) Brazil $ 149 81.0 % $ 9 14.1 % Argentina 11 6.0 4 6.3 Mexico — — 35 54.7 Other countries 24 13.0 16 24.9 Total $ 184 100.0 % $ 64 100.0 % We also assess the likelihood that our net deferred tax assets will be realized from future taxable income. To the extent we believe that it is more likely than not that some portion or the total deferred tax assets will not be realized, we establish a valuation allowance. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, our valuation allowance amounted to $764 million and $584 million, respectively. 49 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents The following table summarizes the composition of our valuation allowance as of December 31, 2025 and 2024: December 31, December 31, Valuation Allowance 2025 in % 2024 in % (In millions, except percentages) (In millions, except percentages) U.S. $ 711 93.1 % $ 544 93.2 % Mexico 22 2.9 19 3.3 Argentina 9 1.1 7 1.2 Other countries 22 2.9 14 2.3 Total $ 764 100.0 % $ 584 100.0 % Our valuation allowance is based on our assessment that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The fluctuations in the valuation allowance will depend on the capacity of each country’s operations to generate taxable income or our execution of future tax planning strategies that allow us to use the aforementioned deferred tax assets. To the extent we establish a valuation allowance or change the allowance in a period, we reflect the change with a corresponding increase or decrease in our tax provision in our consolidated statements of income. Our future effective tax rates could be adversely affected by earnings being lower than anticipated in countries where we have lower statutory rates and higher than anticipated in countries where we have higher statutory rates, by changes in the valuations of our deferred tax assets or liabilities, or by changes or interpretations in tax laws, regulations or accounting principles. Pillar Two The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development ("OECD")/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting published the Pillar Two model rules designed to address the tax challenges arising from the digitalization of the global economy. The Global Anti-Base Erosion Model Rules (GLoBE Rules or Pillar Two model rules) apply to multinational enterprises with revenue in excess of EUR 750 million per their consolidated financial statements, which seeks to achieve the establishment of a global minimum taxation of 15%. While the framework for the GLoBE Rules is global, the rules would be implemented through legislation enacted in jurisdictions that adopt the rules. The GloBE Rules have been passed by legislatures in Spain, Uruguay and Brazil effective for fiscal years starting on or after December 31, 2023 in Spain and effective for fiscal years starting on or after December 31, 2024 in Brazil and Uruguay. For the year ended December 31, 2025, there is no tax charge accrued in connection with the GloBE Rules. In January 2026, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework approved the Side-by-Side (SbS) package, applicable for fiscal years starting on or after January 1, 2026. This package is expected to exclude U.S. parented groups from the application of the IIR (“Income Inclusion Rule”) and UTPR (“Undertaxed Profits Rule”), but not from the QDMTT (“Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax”). While these measures have not yet been enacted into domestic legislation, their adoption by relevant jurisdictions is expected during the next months. Segment information See Note 8 – Segments of our audited consolidated financial statements for detailed description about our reporting segments. Year Ended December 31, 2025 Brazil Mexico Argentina Other Countries Total (In millions, except for percentages) Net revenues and financial income $ 15,201 $ 6,475 $ 5,962 $ 1,255 $ 28,893 Total segment costs (13,126) (5,304) (3,481) (1,079) (22,990) Direct contribution $ 2,075 $ 1,171 $ 2,481 $ 176 $ 5,903 Direct contribution margin 13.7 % 18.1 % 41.6 % 14.0 % 20.4 % 50 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Year Ended December 31, 2024 Brazil Mexico Argentina Other Countries Total (In millions, except for percentages) Net revenues and financial income $ 11,406 $ 4,664 $ 3,818 $ 889 $ 20,777 Total segment costs (9,120) (3,810) (2,143) (772) (15,845) Direct contribution $ 2,286 $ 854 $ 1,675 $ 117 $ 4,932 Direct contribution margin 20.0 % 18.3 % 43.9 % 13.2 % 23.7 % Change from the Year Ended December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2025 Brazil Mexico Argentina Other Countries Total Net revenues and financial income in U.S. Dollars $ 3,795 $ 1,811 $ 2,144 $ 366 $ 8,116 in % 33.3% 38.8% 56.2% 41.2% 39.1% Total segment costs in U.S. Dollars $ (4,006) $ (1,494) $ (1,338) $ (307) $ (7,145) in % 43.9% 39.2% 62.4% 39.8% 45.1% Direct contribution in U.S. Dollars $ (211) $ 317 $ 806 $ 59 $ 971 in % (9.2%) 37.1% 48.1% 50.4% 19.7% Year Ended December 31, 2024 Brazil Mexico Argentina Other Countries Total (In millions, except for percentages) Net revenues and financial income $ 11,406 $ 4,664 $ 3,818 $ 889 $ 20,777 Total segment costs (9,120) (3,810) (2,143) (772) (15,845) Direct contribution $ 2,286 $ 854 $ 1,675 $ 117 $ 4,932 Direct contribution margin 20.0 % 18.3 % 43.9 % 13.2 % 23.7 % Year Ended December 31, 2023 (1) Brazil Mexico Argentina Other Countries Total (In millions, except for percentages) Net revenues and financial income 7,821 3,071 3,550 665 15,107 Total segment costs (5,960) (2,371) (1,870) (615) (10,816) Direct contribution 1,861 700 1,680 50 4,291 Direct contribution margin 23.8 % 22.8 % 47.3 % 7.5 % 28.4 % (1) Recast for consistency with the current presentation due to the change in the presentation of certain financial results. Please refer to Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies - Change in the presentation of certain financial results and reclassification of 2023 results to our audited consolidated financial statements for further details. 51 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Change from the Year Ended December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024 Brazil Mexico Argentina Other Countries Total Net revenues and financial income in U.S. Dollars $ 3,585 $ 1,593 $ 268 $ 224 $ 5,670 in % 45.8% 51.9% 7.5% 33.7% 37.5% Total segment costs in U.S. Dollars $ (3,160) $ (1,439) $ (273) $ (157) $ (5,029) in % 53.0% 60.7% 14.6% 25.5% 46.5% Direct contribution in U.S. Dollars $ 425 $ 154 $ (5) $ 67 $ 641 in % 22.8% 22.0% (0.3%) 134.0% 14.9% Net revenues and financial income Net revenues and financial income for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 are described above in “Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Net revenues and financial income”. Segment costs Brazil For the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to 2024, segment costs increased mainly driven by a: i) $2,535 million increase in cost of net revenues and financial expenses, mainly attributable to an increase in shipping operating and carrier costs, cost of goods sold as a consequence of an increase in first-party sales, other fintech costs mainly related to higher funding costs of Mercado Pago, sales taxes, collection fees as a consequence of the higher transactions volume of our Mercado Pago business and hosting and site operation fees; ii) $873 million increase in provision for doubtful accounts mainly related to our credit card, consumer and merchant credits product growth; and iii) $577 million increase in sales and marketing expenses mainly due to an increase in online and offline marketing expenses and buyer protection program expenses, salaries and wages and chargebacks. Mexico For the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to 2024, segment costs increased mainly driven by a: i) $1,104 million increase in cost of net revenues and financial expenses, mainly attributable to increases in shipping operating and carrier costs, cost of goods sold as a consequence of an increase in first-party sales, collection fees due to higher Mercado Pago penetration, other fintech costs mainly related to higher funding costs in connection with the growth of our lending business and hosting and site operation fees; ii) $183 million increase in sales and marketing expenses mainly due to an increase in online and offline marketing expenses, buyer protection program expenses and salaries and wages; and iii) $179 million increase in provision for doubtful accounts mainly related to our credit card and consumer product business growth. Argentina For the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to 2024, segment costs increased mainly driven by a: i) $940 million increase in cost of net revenues and financial expenses driven by an increase in shipping operating and carrier costs, collection fees due to higher Mercado Pago penetration, other fintech costs mostly related to higher funding cost due to the growth of our lending business, sales taxes and cost of goods sold as a consequence of an increase in first-party sales; ii) $182 million increase in provision for doubtful accounts mainly related to our consumer product growth; and iii) $132 million increase in sales and marketing expenses mainly due to an increase in online and offline marketing expenses, buyer protection program expenses, chargebacks and salaries and wages. Liquidity and Capital Resources Our main cash requirement has been working capital to fund Mercado Pago financing operations and our lending business. We also require cash for capital expenditures related to technology infrastructure, software applications, office space, business acquisitions, to build out our logistics capacity and to make interest payments on our loans payable and other financial liabilities. We have funded Mercado Pago mainly by selling credit card receivables and through credit lines. Additionally, we have financed our Mercado Pago and lending businesses through the securitization of credit card receivables and certain loans through SPEs created in Brazil, Mexico, Chile and Argentina and sales of loans receivable in Mexico and Argentina. Moreover, we obtained funding in Brazil through deposit certificates, financial bills, commercial notes and loans from banks, in Argentina mainly through secured lines of credit and issuing debt securities, and in Mexico, Chile and Uruguay through loans from banks and secured lines of credit. Finally, we entered into a revolving credit agreement which provides a $800 million credit commitment. Refer to Note 16 – Loans payable and other financial liabilities and Note 19 – Securitization transactions of our audited consolidated financial statements for further detail. We have committed to contract minimum amounts of certain services such as cloud platform and other technology services, logistics services and leases. In addition, we have unconditional purchase obligations related to capital expenditures. Please refer to Note 14 – Commitments and Contingencies of our audited consolidated financial statements for further detail on purchase commitments. 52 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents We and certain financial institutions participate in a supplier finance program (“SFP”) that enables certain of our suppliers, at their own election, to request the payment of their invoices to the financial institutions earlier than the terms stated in our payment policy. Refer to Note 4 – Balance sheet components - Supplier finance programs of our audited consolidated financial statements for further detail. As of December 31, 2025, our main source of liquidity was $5,284 million of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments, which excludes $1,015 million investments mainly related to the Central Bank of Brazil Mandatory Guarantee, and consists of cash generated from operations and proceeds from loans. As of December 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents and investments of our non-U.S. subsidiaries amounted to $16,282 million, or 90.8% of our consolidated cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents and investments, and our cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents and investments held outside U.S. amounted to 80.2% of our consolidated cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents and investments. Our non-U.S. dollar-denominated cash and investments are located primarily in Brazil, Mexico and Argentina. The following table presents our cash flows from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023: Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (In millions) Net cash provided by (used in): Operating activities $ 12,116 $ 7,918 $ 5,140 Investing activities (6,179) (8,287) (3,450) Financing activities 2,904 1,959 (267) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents (3) (739) (938) Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents $ 8,838 $ 851 $ 485 Net cash provided by operating activities Cash provided by operating activities consists of net income adjusted for certain non-cash items, and the effect of changes in working capital and other activities: Year Ended December 31, Change from 2024 to 2025 2025 2024 in Dollars in % (In millions, except percentages) Net Cash provided by: Operating activities $ 12,116 $ 7,918 $ 4,198 53.0 % Net cash provided by operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2025, resulted primarily from adjustments to net income related to non-cash items of $3,612 million, our net income of $1,997 million, an increase of $5,341 million in funds payable to customers, a $1,592 million increase in amounts payable due to credit and debit card transactions and an increase of $1,487 million in payables and accrued expenses which were partially offset by a $1,508 million increase in receivables and an increase of $491 million in other assets. The $4,198 million increase in the net cash provided by operating activities in the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to 2024, is mainly explained by the $1,736 million higher increase in funds payable to customers, the $1,179 million lower increase in receivables and the $1,025 million increase in the adjustments to net income related to non-cash items. 53 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Net cash used in investing activities Year Ended December 31, Change from 2024 to 2025 2025 2024 in Dollars in % (In millions, except percentages) Net Cash used in: Investing activities $ (6,179) $ (8,287) $ 2,108 (25.4 %) Net cash used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2025 resulted mainly from the use of $6,659 million related to changes in loans receivable due to loans granted under our lending solution net of collections and $1,343 million in the investment of property and equipment (mainly related to our shipping network and information technology assets), intangibles assets and intangibles assets at fair value, partially offset by a cash inflow of $1,836 million related to the net sale and maturity of investments. The $2,108 million decrease in net cash used in investing activities in year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to 2024, is mainly explained by $4,584 million variation in cash flows from investments ($1,836 million of cash inflows from net sales or maturity of investments for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $2,748 million of cash outflows from net purchases in the same period in 2024), partially offset by the $1,971 million increase in our loans receivables due to loans granted under our lending solution net of collections and the $483 million increase in the investment of property and equipment (mainly related to our shipping network and information technology assets), intangibles assets and intangibles assets at fair value. Net cash provided by financing activities Year Ended December 31, Change from 2024 to 2025 2025 2024 in Dollars in % (In millions, except percentages) Net Cash provided by: Financing activities $ 2,904 $ 1,959 $ 945 48.2 % For the year ended December 31, 2025, our net cash provided by financing activities was primarily derived from the $2,962 million provided by net loans payables and other financing liabilities, partially offset by a $57 million used for the payments of finance lease obligations. The $945 million increase in net cash provided by financing activities in year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to 2024, is mainly explained by the $951 million increase in net loans payables and other financing liabilities. Debt Debt Securities Guaranteed by Subsidiaries On January 14, 2021, we issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of 2.375% Sustainability Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Sustainability Notes”) and $700 million aggregate principal amount of 3.125% Notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes”). The payment of principal, premium, if any, interest, and all other amounts in respect of each of the 2026 Sustainability Notes and the 2031 Notes, is fully and unconditionally guaranteed (the “Subsidiary Guarantees”), jointly and severally, on an unsecured basis, by certain of our subsidiaries (the “Subsidiary Guarantors”). The initial Subsidiary Guarantors were MercadoLibre S.R.L., Ibazar.com Atividades de Internet Ltda., eBazar.com.br Ltda., Mercado Envios Servicos de Logistica Ltda., Mercado Pago Instituição de Pagamento Ltda. (formerly known as “MercadoPago.com Representações Ltda.”), MercadoLibre Chile Ltda., MercadoLibre, S.A. de C.V., Institución de Fondos de Pago Electrónico (formerly known as “MercadoLibre, S. de R.L. de C.V.”), DeRemate.com de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. and MercadoLibre Colombia Ltda. On October 27, 2021, MercadoLibre, S.A. de C.V., Institución de Fondos de Pago Electrónico became an excluded subsidiary pursuant to the terms of the 2026 Sustainability Notes and the 2031 Notes and it was released from its Subsidiary Guaranty. On October 27, 2021, MP Agregador, S. de R.L. de C.V. became a Subsidiary Guarantor under the 2026 Sustainability Notes and the 2031 Notes. On July 1 and October 1, 2022, Ibazar.com Atividades de Internet Ltda. and Mercado Envios Servicos de Logistica Ltda. were merged into eBazar.com.br Ltda, respectively. On May 2, 2025, as a result of the spin-off of DeRemate.com de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. completed in January 2025 (the “DeRemate Spinoff”), MPFS, S. de R.L. de C.V. became a Subsidiary Guarantor under the 2026 Sustainability Notes and the 2031 Notes. Additionally, on December 9, 2025, we issued $750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.900% Notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes” and together with the 2031 Notes, the "Notes”), the payment of principal, interest, and all other amounts in respect of the 2033 Notes, is fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on an unsecured basis, by the Subsidiary Guarantors mentioned above. We pay interest on the 2026 Sustainability Notes and the 2031 Notes on January 14 and July 14 of each year, beginning on July 14, 2021. The 2026 Sustainability Notes matured on January 14, 2026, and the 2031 Notes will mature on January 14, 2031. We pay interest on the 2033 Notes semi-annually interest in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year, commencing on July 15, 2026. The Notes rank equally in right of payment with all of the Company’s other existing and future senior unsecured debt obligations. Each Subsidiary Guarantee will rank equally in right of payment with all of the Subsidiary Guarantor’s other existing and future senior unsecured debt obligations, except for statutory priorities under applicable local law. 54 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Each Subsidiary Guarantee will be limited to the maximum amount that would not render the Subsidiary Guarantor’s obligations subject to avoidance under applicable fraudulent conveyance provisions of applicable law. By virtue of this limitation, a Subsidiary Guarantor’s obligation under its Subsidiary Guarantee could be significantly less than amounts payable with respect to the Notes, or a Subsidiary Guarantor may have effectively no obligation under its Subsidiary Guarantee. Under the indenture governing the Notes, the Subsidiary Guarantee of a Subsidiary Guarantor will terminate upon: (i) the sale, exchange, disposition or other transfer (including by way of consolidation or merger) of the Subsidiary Guarantor or the sale or disposition of all or substantially all the assets of the Subsidiary Guarantor (other than to the Company or a Subsidiary) otherwise permitted by the indenture, (ii) satisfaction of the requirements for legal or covenant defeasance or discharge of the Notes, (iii) the release or discharge of the guarantee by such Subsidiary Guarantor of the Triggering Indebtedness (as defined in the applicable indenture) or the repayment of the Triggering Indebtedness, in each case, that resulted in the obligation of such Subsidiary to become a Subsidiary Guarantor, provided that in no event shall the Subsidiary Guarantee of an Initial Subsidiary Guarantor terminate pursuant to this provision, or (iv) such Subsidiary Guarantor becoming an Excluded Subsidiary (as defined in the applicable indenture) or ceasing to be a Subsidiary. We may, at our option, redeem or purchase the 2031 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time prior to October 14, 2030 (the date that is three months prior to the maturity of the 2031 Notes) and for the 2033 Notes, in whole or in part at any time or from time to time prior to November 15, 2032 (two months prior to their maturity date of the 2033 Notes), in each case, by paying 100% of the principal amount of such Notes so redeemed plus the applicable “make-whole” amount and accrued and unpaid interest and additional amounts, if any. We may, at our option, redeem the 2031 Notes on October 14, 2030 or at any time thereafter and the 2033 Notes on November 15, 2032 or at any time thereafter, in each case at the redemption price of 100% of the principal amount of such Notes so redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional amounts, if any. If we experience certain change of control triggering events, we may be required to offer to purchase the Notes at 101% of their principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest thereon through the purchase date. During 2025, we repurchased $13 million in principal amount of the outstanding 2031 Notes. The total amount paid amounted to $12 million. During 2024, we repurchased $27 million and $81 million in principal amount of the outstanding 2026 Sustainability Notes and 2031 Notes, respectively. The total amount paid during 2024 for those repurchases amounted to $98 million. In January 2026, we repaid the total outstanding amount of principal and interest of the 2026 Sustainability Notes equaling $367 million. See Note 16 – Loans payable and other financial liabilities of our audited consolidated financial statements for additional detail. We are presenting the following summarized financial information for the issuer and the Subsidiary Guarantors (together, the “Obligor Group”) pursuant to Rule 13-01 of Regulation S-X, Guarantors and Issuers of Guaranteed Securities Registered or Being Registered. For purposes of the following summarized financial information, transactions between the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantors, presented on a combined basis, have been eliminated. Financial information for the non-guarantor subsidiaries, and any investment in a non-guarantor subsidiary by the Company or by any Subsidiary Guarantor, have been excluded. Amounts due from, due to and transactions with the non-guarantor subsidiaries and other related parties, as applicable, have been separately presented in footnotes. Summarized balance sheet information for the Obligor Group as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 is provided in the table below: December 31, 2025 2024 (In millions) Current assets (1) (2) $ 24,254 $ 15,510 Non-current assets (3) 6,939 3,849 Current Liabilities (4) 23,971 14,935 Non-current Liabilities 4,076 2,449 (1) Includes restricted cash and cash equivalents of $8,259 million and $940 million and foreign government debt securities (Central Bank of Brazil mandatory guarantee) of $860 million and $3,417 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. (2) Includes Current assets with non-guarantor subsidiaries of $1,439 million and $2,520 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. (3) Includes Non-current assets with non-guarantor subsidiaries of $289 million and $152 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. (4) Includes Current liabilities with non-guarantor subsidiaries of $2,417 million and $2,749 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. 55 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Summarized statement of income information for the Obligor Group for the year ended December 31, 2025 is provided in the table below: Year Ended December 31, 2025 (In millions) Net Revenues and financial income (1) $ 22,564 Gross Profit (2) 8,140 Income from operations (3) 1,996 Net income (4) 1,165 (1) Includes Net revenues and financial income from transactions with non-guarantor subsidiaries of $451 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. (2) Includes charges from transactions with non-guarantor subsidiaries of $778 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. (3) In addition to the charges included in Gross profit, Income from operations includes charges from transactions with non-guarantor subsidiaries of $538 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. (4) Includes other income/(expense) from transactions with non-guarantor subsidiaries of $73 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. Cash Dividends Our board of directors suspended the payment of dividends on our common stock as of the first quarter of 2018 after reviewing our capital allocation process and concluding that we have multiple investment opportunities that should generate greater returns to shareholders through investing capital into the business as compared to paying dividends. Any future determination as to the declaration of dividends on our common stock will be made at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on our earnings, operating and financial condition, capital requirements and other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors, including the applicable requirements of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Capital expenditures Our capital expenditures comprised of our investments in property and equipment (such as certain assets used in our fulfillment centers) and intangible assets (excluding digital assets) for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 amounted to $1,327 million and $860 million, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2025, we invested $411 million in information and technology assets in Brazil, Argentina and Mexico, and $778 million in our Brazilian and Mexican shipping premises and offices. We are continually increasing our level of investment in hardware and software licenses necessary to improve and update our platform’s technology and computer software developed internally. We anticipate continued investments in capital expenditures related to information technology and logistics network capacity in the future as we strive to maintain our position in the Latin American e-commerce and fintech market. We believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents, including the sale of credit card receivables, short-term investments and cash generated from operations, will be sufficient to fund our operating activities, property and equipment expenditures and to pay or repay obligations in the foreseeable future. 56 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Other Data The following table includes eight key performance indicators, which are calculated as defined in the footnotes to the table. We continuously address the adequacy of our key performance indicators based on the growth and ever-changing nature of our business. Each of these indicators provides a different measure of the level of activity on our ecosystem, which we use to monitor the performance of the business. Year Ended December 31, (1) 2025 2024 2023 (In millions, except percentages) Fintech monthly active users (2) 78 61 46 Unique active buyers (3) 121 100 85 Gross merchandise volume (4) $ 65,037 $ 51,467 $ 44,749 Number of items sold (5) 2,429 1,787 1,404 Total payment volume (6) $ 277,823 $ 196,660 $ 146,738 Acquiring total payments volume (7) $ 188,105 $ 142,200 $ 115,953 Total payment transactions (8) 15,470 11,355 7,595 NIMAL (9) 22.4 % 28.2 % 36.2 % Capital expenditures $ 1,327 $ 860 $ 509 Depreciation and amortization $ 818 $ 617 $ 524 (1) Figures have been calculated using rounded amounts. Growth calculations based on this table may not total due to rounding. As of December 31, 2024, we no longer disclose the key performance indicator "Number of items shipped." Management believes that "Number of items shipped," as a complementary disclosure to "items sold," no longer provides useful information to investors to better understand our business. Following years of investment, our logistics network currently ships almost all items sold. As such, the two performance metrics, "Number of items sold" and "Number of items shipped," have converged so we no longer see a benefit for investors in disclosing both. (2) As of January 1, 2024, we have replaced “Unique Active Users” with “Fintech monthly active users” and “Unique active buyers” as our main indicators of our Fintech and Commerce revenue lines. Management believes that the significant growth of our Fintech business merits a standalone metric to more precisely measure its footprint and user base growth and to make the best strategic decisions for the development of the Fintech business. Fintech monthly active users is defined as Fintech payers and/or collectors as of December 31, 2025, that, during the last month of the reporting period, performed at least one of the following actions during such month: 1) made a debit or credit card payment, 2) made a QR code payment, 3) made an off-platform online payment using our checkout or link of payment solutions while logged in to our Mercado Pago fintech platform, 4) made an investment or employed any of our savings solutions, 5) purchased an insurance policy, 6) took out a loan through our lending solution, or 7) received the payment from a sale or transaction either on or off marketplace. (3) As described above, as of January 1, 2024, unique active buyers is the main performance indicator of our Commerce revenue line. Management believes that monitoring the Commerce business growth through a standalone metric enables us to better understand user behavior over each period and make strategic decisions to improve the Commerce business. Unique active buyers is defined as users that have performed at least one purchase on the Mercado Libre Marketplace during the reported period. From the second quarter of 2025 onwards, we have included food delivery transactions in the current indicator. (4) Total U.S. dollar sum of all transactions completed through the Mercado Libre Marketplace, excluding Classifieds transactions. From the second quarter of 2025 onwards, we have included food delivery transactions in the current indicator. (5) Number of items that were sold/purchased through the Mercado Libre Marketplace, excluding Classifieds items. From the second quarter of 2025 onwards, we have included food delivery transactions in the current indicator. (6) Total U.S. dollar sum of all transactions paid for using Mercado Pago, including marketplace and non-marketplace transactions, excluding peer-to-peer transactions. As of January 1, 2024, we no longer include peer-to-peer transactions in our TPV in accordance with the metrics and underlying criteria used by our Mercado Pago team, which Management then employs to make strategic decisions. Consequently, total payment volume for the year ended December 31, 2023, has been recast to exclude peer-to-peer transactions. (7) As of January 1, 2024, we have replaced “Total volume of payment on marketplace” with “Acquiring total payment volume.” Total volume of payment on marketplace was limited to the total U.S. dollar sum of all marketplace transactions paid for using Mercado Pago, and thus was a relevant and representative metric when the off-platform payment processor business was managed as a payment processor with a digital account. In light of the significant growth of our Fintech businesses and our payment processing and settling services, Management believes that Acquiring TPV, which also takes into account non-marketplace transactions paid for using Mercado Pago, results in a more representative measure of our physical and online payment processing solutions in any given period. Acquiring TPV is defined as total U.S. dollar sum of all transactions settled using our Mercado Pago and Mercado Pago's payment processing and settling services in marketplace and non-marketplace transactions and consist of the following transactions volume: 1) point of sale payment volume, 2) commerce payment volume through our Mercado Libre Marketplace, 3) online payment volume through our checkout or link payment solution for merchants, and 4) QR code payment volume. (8) Number of all transactions paid for using Mercado Pago, excluding peer-to-peer transactions. As of January 1, 2024 we no longer include peer-to-peer transactions in our total payment transactions in accordance with the metric and understanding criteria used by our Mercado Pago team, which Management then employs to make strategic decisions. Consequently, total payment volume for the year ended December 31, 2023, has been recast to exclude peer-to-per transactions. (9) Net interest margins after losses (“NIMAL”) represents the annualized ratio between the total credits revenues (excluding the results of sale of loans receivables) less funding costs and provision for doubtful accounts for the year (excluding the results of sale of loans receivables) and total average gross loans receivable for the year. Management uses NIMAL to monitor how effective our pricing is and managing the credit products relative to their risk and setting targets. Accordingly, Management is of the opinion that NIMAL provides useful information to investors and others related to our risk appetite through the different periods and shows how we effectively prices risk. 57 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Non-GAAP Measures of Financial Performance To supplement our audited consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we present earnings before interest income and other financial gains, net, interest expense and other financial losses, foreign currency losses, net, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization and equity in earnings of unconsolidated entity (“Adjusted EBITDA”), net debt, foreign exchange (“FX”) neutral measures and Adjusted free cash flow and Net increase (decrease) in available cash, investments and digital assets as non-GAAP measures. Reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures can be found in the tables below. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with our results of operations as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures should only be used to evaluate our results of operations in conjunction with the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures. We believe that reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure provides investors an overall understanding of our current financial performance and its prospects for the future. Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that represents our net income, adjusted to eliminate the effect of depreciation and amortization charges, interest income and other financial gains, interest expense and other financial losses, foreign currency losses, net, income tax expense and equity in earnings of an unconsolidated entity. We have included this non-GAAP financial measure because it is used by our Management to evaluate our operating performance and trends, make strategic decisions and the calculation of leverage ratios. Accordingly, we believe this measure provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our Management. In addition, it provides a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our business, as it removes the effect of certain items. The following table presents a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA for the years indicated: Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (In millions) Net income $ 1,997 $ 1,911 $ 987 Adjustments: Depreciation and amortization 818 617 524 Interest income and other financial gains, net (138) (148) (135) Interest expense and other financial losses 160 165 174 Foreign currency losses, net 337 182 615 Income tax expense 845 521 569 Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entity — — (3) Adjusted EBITDA $ 4,019 $ 3,248 $ 2,731 58 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Net debt We define net debt as total debt which includes current and non-current loans payable and other financial liabilities and current and non-current operating lease liabilities, less cash and cash equivalents (excluding cash and cash equivalents restricted due to management restriction policies) and digital assets, short-term investments and long-term investments, excluding time deposits, foreign debt securities and foreign government debt securities restricted and held in guarantee, securitization transactions and equity securities held at cost. We have included this non-GAAP financial measure because it is used by our Management to analyze our current leverage ratios and set targets to be met, which will also impact other components of the Company’s balance sheet, cash flows and income statement. Accordingly, we believe this measure provides useful information to investors and other market participants in showing the evolution of the Company’s indebtedness and its capability of repayment as a means to, alongside other measures, monitor our leverage based on widely-used measures. The following table presents a reconciliation of net debt for each of the years indicated: December 31, 2025 2024 (In millions) Current Loans payable and other financial liabilities $ 4,623 $ 2,828 Non-current Loans payable and other financial liabilities 4,570 2,887 Current Operating lease liabilities 430 241 Non-current Operating lease liabilities 1,769 894 Total debt 11,392 6,850 Less: Cash and cash equivalents and digital assets (1) 3,410 2,428 Short-term investments (2) 1,614 1,051 Long-term investments (3) 1,686 1,124 Net debt $ 4,682 $ 2,247 (1) Includes cash and cash equivalents (excluding cash and cash equivalents restricted due to management restriction policies) and digital assets. Figures as of December 31, 2024 were recast for consistency with the current presentation due to the changes explained in "Adjusted free cash flow". (2) Excludes time deposits, foreign debt securities and foreign government debt securities restricted and held in guarantee. (3) Excludes foreign government debt securities restricted, investments held in VIEs as a consequence of securitization transactions and equity securities held at cost. 59 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents FX neutral We believe that FX neutral measures provide useful information to both Management and investors by excluding the foreign currency exchange rate impact that may not be indicative of our core operating results and business outlook. The FX neutral measures were calculated by using the average monthly exchange rates for each month during 2024 and applying them to the corresponding months in 2025, so as to calculate what our results would have been had exchange rates remained stable from one year to the next. The comparative FX neutral measures were calculated by using the average monthly exchange rates for each month during 2023 and applying them to the corresponding months in 2024. The table below excludes intercompany allocation FX effects. Finally, these measures do not include any other macroeconomic effect such as local currency inflation effects, the impact on impairment calculations or any price adjustment to compensate local currency inflation or devaluations. The following table sets forth the FX neutral measures related to our reported results of the operations for years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023: Year Ended December 31, As reported Percentage Change FX Neutral Measures As reported Percentage Change 2025 2024 2025 2024 (In millions, except percentages) (In millions, except percentages) Net revenues and financial income $ 28,893 $ 20,777 39.1 % $ 31,655 $ 20,777 52.4 % Cost of net revenues and financial expenses (16,035) (11,200) 43.2 % (17,237) (11,200) 53.9 % Gross profit 12,858 9,577 34.3 % 14,418 9,577 50.5 % Operating expenses (9,657) (6,946) 39.0 % (10,476) (6,946) 50.8 % Income from operations $ 3,201 $ 2,631 21.7 % $ 3,942 $ 2,631 49.8 % Year Ended December 31, As reported As recast (1) Percentage Change FX Neutral Measures As recast (1) Percentage Change 2024 2023 2024 2023 (In millions, except percentages) (In millions, except percentages) Net revenues and financial income $ 20,777 $ 15,107 37.5 % $ 30,443 $ 15,107 101.5 % Cost of net revenues and financial expenses (11,200) (7,517) 49.0 % (15,273) (7,517) 103.2 % Gross profit 9,577 7,590 26.2 % 15,170 7,590 99.9 % Operating expenses (6,946) (5,383) 29.0 % (10,405) (5,383) 93.3 % Income from operations $ 2,631 $ 2,207 19.2 % $ 4,765 $ 2,207 115.9 % (1) Recast for consistency with the current presentation due to the change in the presentation of certain financial results. Please refer to Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies - Change in the presentation of certain financial results and reclassification of 2023 results - to our audited consolidated financial statements for further details. See Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies – Foreign currency translation – Argentine currency status and macroeconomic outlook and Argentine exchange regulations of our audited consolidated financial statements for further detail on the currency status and the exchange regulations of our Argentine segment. 60 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Adjusted free cash flow and Net increase (decrease) in available cash, investments and digital assets Adjusted free cash flow Adjusted free cash flow represents cash from operating activities less the increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and investments related to customer funds due to regulatory requirements and other restrictions and equity securities held at cost, investments in property and equipment and intangible assets, changes in loans receivable, net and net proceeds from/payments on loans payable and other financial liabilities related to our Fintech solutions, since we consider those liabilities as the working capital of the Fintech activities. From the second quarter of 2025 onwards, we have also included increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and investments restricted due to management restriction policies and digital assets as an adjustment in the calculation of our adjusted free cash flow. We consider adjusted free cash flow to be a measure of liquidity generation that provides useful information to management and investors since it shows how much cash the Company generates with its core activities that can be used for discretionary purposes and to repay its corporate and/or commerce debt. A limitation of the utility of adjusted free cash flow as a measure of liquidity generation is that it is a partial representation of the total increase or decrease in our available cash, investments and digital assets balance for the year. Therefore, we believe it is important to view the adjusted free cash flow measure only as a complement to our entire consolidated statements of cash flows. Net increase (decrease) in available cash, investments and digital assets Net increase (decrease) in available cash, investments and digital assets (from the second quarter of 2025 onwards, our available funds include digital asset holdings) represents adjusted free cash flow less net proceeds from/payments on loans payable and other financial liabilities, related to our Commerce and corporate activities, payments of finance lease obligations, other investing and/or financing activities not considered above and the effect of exchange rates changes on available cash and investments. We consider Net increase (decrease) in available cash, investments and digital assets to be a measure of liquidity availability that provides useful information to management and investors after netting out all other debt and corporate payments and activities from the adjusted free cash flow. The following table shows a reconciliation of Net cash provided by operating activities to Adjusted free cash flow and Net increase in available cash, investments and digital assets: Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 (3) 2023 (3) (In millions) Net cash provided by operating activities ("CFO") $ 12,116 $ 7,918 $ 5,140 Adjustments to reconcile CFO to Adjusted free cash flow (1) (15) 211 70 Increase in cash and cash equivalents and investments related to customer funds due to regulatory requirements and other restrictions (including management restriction policies) and equity securities held at cost (4,986) (3,072) (1,463) Investments in property and equipment and intangible assets (1,327) (860) (509) Changes in loans receivable, net (6,659) (4,688) (2,047) Proceeds from loans payable and other financial liabilities related to our Fintech solutions, net 2,352 1,706 248 Adjusted free cash flow 1,481 1,215 1,439 Proceeds from/Payments on loans payable and other financial liabilities, related to our Commerce and Corporate activities, net 553 254 (159) Other investing and/or financing activities (89) 8 (414) Effect of exchange rate changes on available cash and investments 162 (542) (7) Net increase in available cash, investments and digital assets $ 2,107 $ 935 $ 859 Available cash, investments and digital assets (2) , at the beginning of the year $ 4,603 $ 3,668 $ 2,809 Available cash, investments and digital assets (2) , at the end of the year $ 6,710 $ 4,603 $ 3,668 Net cash used in investing activities $ (6,179) $ (8,287) $ (3,450) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities $ 2,904 $ 1,959 $ (267) (1) Includes accrued interest and financial income net of interest received from available and restricted investments, and results on digital assets. (2) Includes cash and cash equivalents (excluding cash and cash equivalents restricted due to management restriction policies), short-term investments (excluding time deposits, foreign debt securities and foreign government debt securities restricted and held in guarantee) and long-term investments (excluding foreign government debt securities restricted, investments held in VIEs as a consequence of securitization transactions and equity securities held at cost) and digital assets. (3) Recast for consistency with the current presentation due to the changes explained above. 61 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK We are exposed to market risks arising from our business operations. These market risks arise mainly from macroeconomic instability and the possibility that changes in interest rates and the U.S. dollar exchange rate with local currencies, particularly the Brazilian Real, Mexican Peso and Argentine Peso due to Brazil’s, Mexico’s and Argentina’s respective share of our revenues, may affect the value of our financial assets and liabilities. We are also exposed to market risks arising from our long-term retention programs (“LTRPs”). These market risks arise from our obligations to pay employees cash payments in amounts that vary based on the market price of our stock. Foreign currencies We have significant operations internationally that are denominated in foreign currencies, primarily the Brazilian Real, Mexican Peso, Argentine Peso, Colombian Peso and Chilean Peso, subjecting us to foreign currency risk, which may adversely impact our financial results. We transact business in various foreign currencies and have significant international revenues and costs. In addition, we charge our international subsidiaries for their use of intellectual property and technology and for certain corporate services. Our cash flows, results of operations and certain of our intercompany balances that are exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations may differ materially from expectations and we may record significant gains or losses due to foreign currency fluctuations and related hedging activities. We use foreign currency exchange forward contracts and cross currency swaps to protect our foreign currency exposure and our investment in a foreign subsidiary from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. These hedging contracts reduce, but do not entirely eliminate, the impact of foreign currency exchange rate movements. We designate these contracts as cash flow, net investment and fair value hedges for accounting purposes. The derivatives’ gain or loss for cash flow and net investment hedges is initially reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. Cash flow hedges and net investment hedges are subsequently reclassified into the consolidated statements of income in the financial statement line item in which the hedged item is recorded in the same period the forecasted transaction affects earnings. The derivatives’ gain or loss for fair value hedges is reported in our consolidated statements of income in the same line items as the change in the value of the hedged item due to the hedged risks. As of December 31, 2025, we hold cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, short and long-term investments in local currencies in our subsidiaries, and have receivables denominated in local currencies in all of our operations. Our subsidiaries generate revenues and incur most of their expenses in the respective local currencies of the countries in which they operate. As a result, our subsidiaries use their local currency as their functional currency except for our Argentine subsidiaries, whose functional currency is the U.S. dollar due to the inflationary environment. As of December 31, 2025, the total cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents denominated in foreign currencies totaled $12,217 million, short-term investments denominated in foreign currencies totaled $1,056 million, long-term investments denominated in foreign currencies totaled $844 million and accounts receivable, credit card receivables and other means of payments and loans receivable in foreign currencies totaled $16,779 million. To manage exchange rate risk, our treasury policy is to transfer most cash and cash equivalents in excess of working capital requirements into U.S. dollar-denominated accounts in the United States and to enter into certain foreign exchange derivatives, such as currency forwards contracts or cross currency swaps, in order to mitigate our exposure to foreign exchange risk. As of December 31, 2025, our U.S. dollar-denominated cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $2,893 million and our U.S. dollar-denominated long-term investments totaled $920 million. For the year ended December 31, 2025, we had a consolidated loss on foreign currency of $337 million mainly related to foreign exchange losses from our Argentine subsidiaries. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Results of operations— Other income (expenses), net” for more information. Foreign currency sensitivity analysis The table below shows the impact on our net revenues and financial income, cost of net revenues and financial expenses, operating expenses, other income (expenses), net, income tax expense, net income and shareholders' equity for a positive and a negative 10% fluctuation on all the foreign currencies to which we are exposed to at the moment of translating our financial statements to U.S. dollars for the year ended December 31, 2025: (10)% (1) Actual ' +10% (2) (In millions) Net revenues and financial income $ 32,097 $ 28,893 $ 26,271 Expenses (3) (28,420) (25,692) (23,459) Income from operations 3,677 3,201 2,812 Other income (expenses), net and income tax expense (1,327) (1,204) (1,103) Net Income $ 2,350 $ 1,997 $ 1,709 Total Shareholders’ Equity $ 7,537 $ 6,748 $ 6,103 (1) Appreciation of the subsidiaries local currency against U.S. Dollar. (2) Depreciation of the subsidiaries local currency against U.S. Dollar. (3) Includes cost of net revenues and financial expenses and operating expenses. 62 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents The table above shows an increase in our net income when the U.S. dollar weakens against foreign currencies because of the positive impact of the increase in income from operations. On the other hand, the table above shows a decrease in our net income when the U.S. dollar strengthens against foreign currencies because of the negative impact of the decrease in income from operations. Brazilian segment Considering a hypothetical increase (depreciation) of 10% of the Brazilian Real against the U.S. dollar on December 31, 2025, the reported local currency net assets in our Brazilian subsidiaries would have decreased by approximately $407 million with the related impact in Other Comprehensive Income. Additionally, we would have recorded a foreign currency loss amounting to approximately $9 million in our Brazilian subsidiaries regarding our non-functional currency net liability position. Mexican segment Considering a hypothetical increase (depreciation) of 10% of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar on December 31, 2025, the reported local currency net assets in our Mexican subsidiaries would have decreased by approximately $268 million with the related impact in Other Comprehensive Income. Additionally, we would have recorded a foreign currency loss amounting to approximately $77 million in our Mexican subsidiaries regarding our non-functional currency net liability position. Argentine segment In accordance with U.S. GAAP, we have classified our Argentine operations as highly inflationary since July 1, 2018, using the U.S. dollar as the functional currency for purposes of reporting our financial statements. Therefore, no translation effect has been accounted for in other comprehensive income related to our Argentine operations since July 1, 2018. Argentina’s annual inflation rate for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was 31.5%, 117.8% and 211.4%, respectively. We use Argentina’s official exchange rate to account for transactions in our Argentine segment, which as of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was 1,455.00, 1,032.00 and 808.45, respectively, against the U.S. dollar. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, Argentina’s official exchange rate against the U.S. dollar increased 41.0%, 27.7% and 356.3%, respectively. Considering a hypothetical increase (depreciation) of 10% of the Argentine Peso against the U.S. dollar on December 31, 2025, the effect on non-functional currency net asset position in our Argentine subsidiaries would have been a foreign exchange loss amounting to approximately $47 million in our Argentine subsidiaries. See Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies - Foreign currency translation - Argentine currency status and macroeconomic outlook of our audited consolidated financial statements for further detail on the currency status and the exchange regulations of our Argentine segment. 63 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Interest Our earnings and cash flows are also affected by changes in interest rates. These changes could have an impact on the interest rates that financial institutions charge us prior to the time we sell our credit card receivables and on the financial debt that we use to fund Mercado Pago, lending’s operations as well as expanding our logistic capacity. As of December 31, 2025, credit card receivables and other means of payments, net totaled $7,046 million . Interest rate fluctuations could also impact interest earned through our lending solution. As of December 31, 2025, loans receivable net of the allowance for doubtful accounts from our lending solution totaled $9,365 million. Interest rate fluctuations could also negatively affect certain of our fixed rate and floating rate investments comprised primarily of time deposits, money market funds and sovereign debt securities. Investments in both fixed rate and floating rate interest earning products carry a degree of interest rate risk. Fixed rate securities may have their fair value adversely impacted due to a rise in interest rates, while floating rate securities may produce less income than predicted if interest rates fall. As of December 31, 2025, our short-term investments amounted to $2,629 million and our long-term investments amounted to $1,764 million. Our short-term investments can be readily converted at any time into cash or into securities with a shorter remaining time to maturity. We determine the appropriate classification of our investments at the time of purchase and re-evaluate such designations as of each balance sheet date. See Note 3 – Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents and investments of our audited consolidated financial statements for further detail on our restricted investments. Fluctuations of the interest rate could also have a negative impact on interest expense related to our Loans payable and other financial liabilities, as a portion of these instruments is subject to variable interest rates. As of December 31, 2025, our Loans payable and other financial liabilities which accrue interest based on variable rates amounted to $6,077 million, while our Loans payable and other financial liabilities, which accrue interest based on fixed rates, amounted to $3,116 million. See Note 16 – Loans payable and other financial liabilities and Note 19 – Securitization transactions of our audited consolidated financial statements for further detail. Considering a hypothetical increase of 100 basis points in the interest rates, the reported charge to the consolidated statements of income for the year ended December 31, 2025 would have increased by approximately $55 million with an impact of $49 million in Cost of net revenues and financial expenses and $6 million in Interest expense and other financial losses. We have entered into swap and future contracts to hedge the interest rate fluctuation of $923 million notional amount, $807 million of which have been designated as hedging instruments. See Note 21 – Derivative instruments of our audited consolidated financial statements for further detail on derivatives instruments. Equity price risk Our board of directors, upon the recommendation of the compensation committee, approved the 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Long Term Retention Programs (the “2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 LTRPs”, respectively), under which certain eligible employees have the opportunity to receive cash payments annually for a period of six years. In order to receive the full target award under the 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and/or 2025 LTRPs, each eligible employee must remain employed as of each applicable payment date. The 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 LTRP awards are payable as follows: ■ the eligible employee will receive 16.66% of half of his or her target 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and/or 2025 LTRP bonus once a year for a period of six years, with the first payment occurring no later than April 30, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, respectively (the “2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025 Annual Fixed Payment,” respectively); and ■ on each date we pay the respective Annual Fixed Payment to an eligible employee, he or she will also receive a payment (the “2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025 Variable Payment”) equal to the product of (i) 16.66% of half of the target 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and/or 2025 LTRP bonus and (ii) the quotient of (a) divided by (b), where (a), the numerator, equals the Applicable Year Stock Price (as defined below) and (b), the denominator, equals the average closing price of our common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market during the final 60 trading days of 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 defined as $1,431.26, $1,391.81, $888.69, $1,426.11 and $1,944.47 for the 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 LTRPs, respectively. The “Applicable Year Stock Price” shall equal the average closing price of our common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market during the final 60 trading days of the year preceding the applicable payment date. As of December 31, 2025, the total contractual obligation fair value of our outstanding LTRP Variable Payment obligation subject to equity price risk amounted to $548 million . As of December 31, 2025, the accrued liability related to the outstanding Variable Payment of the LTRP included in Salaries and social security payable in our consolidated balance sheet amounted to $176 million . The following table shows a sensitivity analysis of the risk associated with our total contractual obligation fair value related to the outstanding LTRP Variable Award Payment subject to equity price risk if our common stock price per share were to increase or decrease by up to 40%: 64 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Change in equity price in percentage As of December 31, 2025 MercadoLibre, Inc Equity Price 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 LTRP Variable contractual obligation (In millions, except equity price) 40% 2,833.14 767 30% 2,630.77 713 20% 2,428.40 658 10% 2,226.04 603 Static (1) 2,023.67 548 -10% 1,821.30 493 -20% 1,618.94 439 -30% 1,416.57 384 -40% 1,214.20 329 (1) Present value of average closing stock price for the last 60 trading days of the year preceding the applicable payment date. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes listed in Part IV, Item 15(a) of this report are included elsewhere in this report and incorporated herein by reference. This includes the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm of our auditor (PCAOB ID: 1449 ). ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Not applicable. ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures Based on the evaluation of our disclosure control and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as required by Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to Management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting Our Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Our Management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control Integrated Framework updated by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013. Management’s assessment included evaluation of elements such as the design and operating effectiveness of key financial reporting controls, process documentation, accounting policies, and our overall control environment. Based on its evaluation under the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013), our Management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2025 to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. We reviewed the results of Management’s assessment with the Audit Committee of our board of directors. The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, has been audited by Pistrelli, Henry Martin y Asociados S.A. (member of Ernst & Young Global Limited), an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears in Item 15(a) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. 65 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Inherent limitations on effectiveness of controls Our Management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures. ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans During the three-month period ended December 31, 2025, none of the Company’s directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) adopted or terminated any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of Company securities that was intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act or any “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” as defined in Item 408(c) of Regulation S-K. ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS Not applicable. PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE The information required by this Item will be included in our Proxy Statement relating to our 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and is incorporated herein by reference. The Company has adopted an insider trading policy governing the purchase, sale, and/or other dispositions of its securities by its directors, officers, employees, temporary employees and independent consultants and contractors that the Company believes is reasonably designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations, and the exchange listing standards applicable to the Company. ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The information required by this Item will be included in our Proxy Statement relating to our 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders under the captions “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” and “Executive Compensation,” and, except as to information required pursuant to Item 402(v) of SEC Regulation S-K with respect to pay versus performance, is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDERS MATTERS Except for the information regarding shares authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans (which is set forth below), the information required by this Item will be included in our Proxy Statement relating to our 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and is incorporated herein by reference. 66 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents The following table presents information as of December 31, 2025 with respect to equity compensation plans under which shares of the Company’s common stock are authorized for issuance: Plan Category Equity Compensation Plan Information Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, Warrants and Rights (2) Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, Warrants and rights (3) Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) (4) (a) (b) (c) Equity compensation plans approved by security holders (1) 192 $0.00 988,833 Total 192 $0.00 988,833 (1) Represents our Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Compensation Plan which was approved by our stockholders on June 10, 2019. (2) The securities listed in this column (a) represent 192 shares of the Company’s common stock issuable upon vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). (3) Securities listed in column (a) are RSUs which have no exercise price. (4) Pursuant to SEC guidance, this table does not reflect grants of restricted stock made pursuant to our Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Compensation Plan. As of December 31, 2025, there were 2,750 shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding under such plan. Description of our Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Compensation Plan (the “Amended and Restated 2009 Plan”) Our Amended and Restated 2009 Plan was adopted by our board of directors on April 24, 2019. The Amended and Restated 2009 Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to our employees and non-qualified stock options, restricted stock and other equity-based or equity-related awards to our employees, directors, officers and managers. Incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options are referred to as “stock options” and together with restricted stock and all other awards, as “awards”. As of December 31, 2025, there were no outstanding stock options to purchase shares of common stock under the Amended and Restated 2009 Plan. No stock options were granted during the period from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2025 and there were no stock-based compensation expenses related to stock options between 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2025. There is no stock option award outstanding under the Amended and Restated 2009 Plan. As of December 31, 2025, there were 988,833 shares of common stock available for additional awards under the Amended and Restated 2009 Plan . Number of shares of common stock available under the Amended and Restated 2009 Plan. The maximum number of shares of common stock reserved and available for delivery in connection with awards under the Amended and Restated 2009 Plan is 1,000,000 shares. Any awards previously granted under the Amended and Restated 2009 Plan that terminate without being exercised, expire, are forfeited or canceled shall be available pursuant to the Amended and Restated 2009 Plan. The shares of common stock issuable pursuant to any award granted under the Amended and Restated 2009 Plan shall be (i) authorized but unissued shares, (ii) shares of common stock held in the Corporation’s treasury, (iii) shares acquired by the Corporation on any stock exchange in which such shares are traded, or (iv) a combination of the foregoing. Administration of the Amended and Restated 2009 Plan. The Amended and Restated 2009 Plan is administered by our board of directors or a committee appointed by the board of directors (the body in charge of administering the Amended and Restated 2009 Plan is referred to as the “administrator”). If the common stock is registered under Section 12(b) or 12(g) of the Exchange Act, the board of directors shall consider in selecting the administrator and the membership of any committee acting as administrator the provisions of Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act regarding “non-employee directors.” The administrator determines the recipients of awards, the times at which awards are granted, the number of shares subject to each type of award, the time for vesting of each award and the duration of the exercise period for stock options. The administrator additionally has the power and authority to approve forms of award agreements and other related documents used under the Amended and Restated 2009 Plan. Price, exercise and termination of stock option awards. The exercise price for each share of common stock subject to a stock option is determined by the administrator, and in no event shall the exercise price be less than 100% of the fair market value of the shares of common stock on the date of the grant (or 110% in the case of employees who directly or indirectly own more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of our stock). Stock options are exercisable on their vesting date, which is determined by the administrator and set forth in the award agreement governing any particular stock option. Vesting dates can be accelerated on the occurrence of a specified event, as provided in an award agreement, or can be accelerated at the discretion of the administrator. 67 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents If a stock option expires or is terminated or canceled without having been exercised, it shall become null and void and of no further force and effect. The term of a stock option may not exceed beyond the tenth anniversary on which the stock option is granted (or the fifth anniversary in the case of incentive stock options granted to employees who directly or indirectly own 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of our stock.) A stock option terminates 30 days after a participant ceases to be an officer, manager, employee or director as a result of a termination without cause, and after 10 days of termination in the case of a termination for cause. Cause includes the conviction of a crime involving fraud, theft, dishonesty or moral turpitude, the participant’s continuous disregard of or willful misconduct in carrying lawful instructions of superiors, continued use of alcohol or drugs that interfered with the performance of the participant’s duties, the conviction of participant for committing a felony or similar foreign crime, and any other cause for termination set forth in a participant’s employment agreement. A stock option terminates three months after the death or permanent disability of a participant, or, if the participant is a party to an employment agreement, the disability of such participant as defined in the employment agreement. Other reasons for termination may be set out in the award agreement. A stock option will not be considered an incentive stock option to the extent that the aggregate fair market value (on the date of the grant of the incentive stock option) of all stock with respect to which incentive stock options are exercisable for the first time by a participant during any calendar year is greater than $100,000. No stock option shall be affected by a change of duties or position of a participant (including a transfer to our subsidiaries) as long as the participant continues to be our employee or an employee of our subsidiaries. Adjustments upon the occurrence of material transactions. In the event we undergo dissolution or liquidation, a reorganization, merger or consolidation in which we are not the surviving entity, or a sale of all or substantially all of our assets (each, a “Material Transaction”), holders of stock options will be given 10-day prior written notice and will decide within those 10 days whether to exercise their respective stock options. Any stock option that is not so exercised will terminate. However, such notice and exercise mechanism would not apply if provision is made in connection with a Material Transaction for assumption of outstanding stock options, or substitution of stock options for new stock options or equity securities, with any appropriate adjustments as to the number, kind and prices of shares subject to stock options. Transferability. Unless the prior written consent of the administrator is obtained, no stock option can be assigned or otherwise transferred by any participant except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution. Except in the case of an approved transfer, a stock option may be exercised during the lifetime of a participant only by the participant or his/her legal representative if the participant is legally disabled. Restricted stock. Restricted stock awards are awards of shares of common stock that vest according to the terms and conditions established by the administrator. The administrator may impose whatever restrictions on transferability, risk of forfeiture and other restrictions as it determines. A holder of restricted stock has the rights of a stockholder, including the right to vote the restricted stock. During the restricted period applicable to the restricted stock, it may not be sold, transferred, pledged, hypothecated, margined or otherwise encumbered. Except as otherwise determined by the administrator, restricted stock that is subject to restrictions is subject to forfeiture upon termination of a participant’s employment. Other awards. The administrator of the Amended and Restated 2009 Plan may grant additional equity-based or equity-related awards, including RSUs, in such amounts and on such terms as it shall determine, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Amended and Restated 2009 Plan. Each such award shall be denominated in, or shall have a value determined by reference to, a number of shares that is specified at the time of the grant of the award. Amendment. Our board of directors may modify the Amended and Restated 2009 Plan at any time. The approval by a majority of our stockholders is necessary if required by law or necessary to comply with any applicable laws and regulations. No amendment will affect the terms of any award granted prior to the effectiveness of such amendment, except with the consent of the holder of the award. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE The information required by this Item will be included in our Proxy Statement relating to our 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders presented under the captions “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” and “Information on Our board of directors and Corporate Governance,” and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES The information required by this item will be included in our 2026 Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC and is incorporated herein by reference. 68 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents PART IV ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES (a) Financial Statements. The following financial statements are included in this report: Page Consolidated Financial Statements Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms 74 Consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 202 5 and 202 4 77 Consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31, 202 5 , 202 4 and 202 3 78 Consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 202 5 , 202 4 and 202 3 79 Consolidated statements of equity for the years ended December 31, 202 5 , 202 4 and 202 3 80 Consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 202 5 , 202 4 and 202 3 81 Notes to consolidated financial statements 83 (b) Exhibits. The exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are set forth under “Exhibit index” and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY None. 69 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Exhibit Description Filed (*) or Furnished (**) Herewith Incorporated by Reference Form Filing Date 3.01 Registrant’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. S-1 May 11, 2007 3.02 Registrant’s Amended and Restated Bylaws. S-1 May 11, 2007 4.01 Form of Specimen Certificate for the Registrant’s Common Stock. 10-K February 27, 2009 4.02 Description of Securities. * 4.03 Form of Global Note representing the Registrant’s 3.125% Notes due 2031. 8-K January 14, 2021 4.04 Form of Global Note representing the Registrant’s Notes 4.900% Notes due 2033. 8-K December 9, 2025 4.05 Indenture, dated January 14, 2021, between MercadoLibre, Inc., MercadoLibre S.R.L., Ibazar.com Atividades de Internet Ltda., eBazar.com.br Ltda., Mercado Envios Servicos de Logistica Ltda., MercadoPago.com Representações Ltda., MercadoLibre Chile Ltda., MercadoLibre, S. de R.L. de C.V., DeRemate.com de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. and MercadoLibre Colombia Ltda. and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee. 8-K January 14, 2021 4.06 First Supplemental Indenture, dated January 14, 2021, between MercadoLibre, Inc., MercadoLibre S.R.L., Ibazar.com Atividades de Internet Ltda., eBazar.com.br Ltda., Mercado Envios Servicos de Logistica Ltda., MercadoPago.com Representações Ltda., MercadoLibre Chile Ltda., MercadoLibre, S. de R.L. de C.V., DeRemate.com de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. and MercadoLibre Colombia Ltda. and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee. 8-K January 14, 2021 4.07 Second Supplemental Indenture, dated October 27, 2021 among MP Agregador, S. de R.L. de C.V., MercadoLibre, Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee. 10-K February 23, 2022 4.08 Third Supplemental Indenture, dated May 2, 2025, among MPFS, S. de R.L. de C.V., MercadoLibre, Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee. 10-Q May 8, 2025 4.09 Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated December 9, 2025, between MercadoLibre, Inc., MercadoLibre S.R.L., eBazar.com.br Ltda., Mercado Pago Instituição de Pagamento Ltda, DeRemate.com de México, S. de R.L. de C.V., MPFS, S. de R.L. de C.V., MP Agregador, S. de R.L. de C.V., MercadoLibre Chile Ltda. and MercadoLibre Colombia Ltda. and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee. 8-K December 9, 2025 10.01 Management Incentive Bonus Plan of the Registrant. S-1/A July 13, 2007 10.02 Form of Indemnity Agreement entered into by the Registrant with each of its directors and executive officers. 10-K February 14, 2020 10.03 Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Compensation Plan. DEF 14A April 26, 2019 10.04 Form of MercadoLibre, Inc. Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Compensation Plan Restricted Stock Award Agreement. 10-Q August 5, 2025 10.05 Form of Independent Director Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement. 10-Q October 30, 2025 10.06 MercadoLibre, Inc. 2025 Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan. 10-Q October 30, 2025 10.07 Restricted Stock Agreement, dated April 8, 2022, between MercadoLibre, Inc and Stelleo Pasos Tolda. 10-Q May 6, 2022 10.08 Amended and Restated 2019 Long-Term Retention Program. 10-Q May 6, 2021 10.09 Amended and Restated 2020 Long-Term Retention Program. 10-Q May 6, 2021 10.10 2021 Long-Term Retention Program. 8-K May 5, 2021 10.11 MercadoLibre, Inc. 2022 Long Term Retention Program. 8-K May 9, 2022 10.12 MercadoLibre, Inc. 2023 Long Term Retention Program. 8-K May 8, 2023 10.13 MercadoLibre, Inc. 2024 Long Term Retention Program. 8-K April 23, 2024 10.14 MercadoLibre, Inc. 2025 Long Term Retention Program. 8-K April 18, 2025 10.15 Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated September 27, 2024, among MercadoLibre, Inc., as borrower, the lenders party thereto, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, and MercadoLibre S.R.L., Ebazar.com.br Ltda., Mercado Pago Instituição de Pagamento Ltda., DeRemate.com de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., MP Agregador, S. de R.L. de C.V., MercadoLibre Chile Ltda., and MercadoLibre Colombia Ltda. as initial guarantors. 8-K October 1, 2024 10.16 Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated September 12, 2025, among MercadoLibre, Inc., as borrower, the lenders party thereto, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, and MercadoLibre S.R.L., Ebazar.com.br Ltda., Mercado Pago Instituição de Pagamento Ltda, DeRemate.com de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., MPFS, S. de R.L. de C.V., MP Agregador, S. de R.L. de C.V., MercadoLibre Chile Ltda., and MercadoLibre Colombia Ltda. as guarantors. 8-K September 16, 2025 70 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Exhibit Number Exhibit Description Filed (*) or Furnished (**) Herewith Incorporated by Reference Exhibit Number Exhibit Description Filed (*) or Furnished (**) Herewith Form Filing Date 19 Insider Trading Policy. 10-K February 21, 2025 21 List of Subsidiaries. * 22 List of Subsidiary Guarantors for the Registrant’s 3.125% Notes due 2031 and 4.900% Notes due 2033. 10-Q May 8, 2025 23 Consent of Pistrelli, Henry Martin y Asociados S.A., Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Forms S-3 and S-8. * 31.01 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. * 31.02 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. * 32.01 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. ** 32.02 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. ** 97 Policy for the Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation. 10-K February 23, 2024 101 The following financial statements from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Equity, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. * 104 The cover page from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101. * 71 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. MERCADOLIBRE, INC. By: /s/ Ariel Szarfsztejn Ariel Szarfsztejn President and Chief Executive Officer By: /s/ Martín de los Santos Martín de los Santos Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: February 25, 2026 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. 72 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents Signature Title Date /s/ Ariel Szarfsztejn President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) February 25, 2026 Ariel Szarfsztejn /s/ Martín de los Santos Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) February 25, 2026 Martín de los Santos /s/ Marcos Galperin Executive Chairman and Director February 25, 2026 Marcos Galperin /s/ Stelleo Tolda Director February 25, 2026 Stelleo Tolda /s/ Susan Segal Director February 25, 2026 Susan Segal /s/ Nicolás Aguzin Director February 25, 2026 Nicolás Aguzin /s/ Nicolás Galperin Director February 25, 2026 Nicolás Galperin /s/ Emiliano Calemzuk Director February 25, 2026 Emiliano Calemzuk /s/ Henrique Dubugras Director February 25, 2026 Henrique Dubugras /s/ Martin Lawson Director February 25, 2026 Martin Lawson /s/ Richard Sanders Director February 25, 2026 Richard Sanders 73 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of MercadoLibre, Inc. Opinion on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of MercadoLibre, Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) and our report dated February 25, 2026, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon. Basis for Opinion These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. Critical Audit Matter The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates. Allowance for doubtful accounts on loans receivable Description of the matter As more fully described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts on loans receivable, based on Management’s estimate of the current expected credit losses (CECL estimate). This allowance as of December 31, 2025 , amounts to 3,179 million U.S. dollars as disclosed in Note 5 , which represents a probability-weighted amount, determined by evaluating a range of possible outcomes and reasonable and supportable information about past events, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions. The Company’s CECL estimate is determined based on probability-weighed scenarios of default over the life of the loans receivable. Probability of default models are estimated using a complex statistical model, which estimates the future default rate. The Company estimates monthly default probabilities for each delinquency bucket, type of product and country. These probabilities of default are combined with a set of Loss Given Default parameters, which depend on days past due, type of product and country, and are estimated by measuring an average of historical recovery rates from defaulted credits. Auditing the CECL estimate was complex and required the application of significant judgment due to the inherent complexity of the models, assumptions and the interrelationship of the variables used in measuring the CECL estimate that could have a material effect on its measurement. Significant assumptions and judgments with respect to the CECL estimate include definition of default, portfolio segmentation that considers its credit quality and key inputs used for loss given default. 74 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents How we addressed the matter in our audit We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of the Company’s controls related to the CECL estimate. The controls we tested included, among others, controls over the development of the model, as well as controls over the key inputs and assumptions used to calculate the CECL estimate. We also tested the controls over the completeness and accuracy of the data used in the calculation. To test the CECL estimate, our audit procedures included, among others, involving our credit risk modelling specialists to assist us in assessing the methodology and significant assumptions used by management, including definition of default, portfolio segmentation and the key inputs that were used for loss given default. We have also performed independent recalculations to test the mathematical accuracy of management’s model and assessed the adequacy of the CECL estimate financial statement disclosures. /s/ PISTRELLI, HENRY MARTIN Y ASOCIADOS S.A. Member of Ernst & Young Global Limited We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2021. City of Buenos Aires, Argentina February 25, 2026 75 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of MercadoLibre, Inc. Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting We have audited MercadoLibre, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). In our opinion, MercadoLibre, Inc. (the Company) maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on the COSO criteria. We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes, and our report dated February 25, 2026 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon. Basis for Opinion The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. /s/ PISTRELLI, HENRY MARTIN Y ASOCIADOS S.A. Member of Ernst & Young Global Limited City of Buenos Aires, Argentina February 25, 2026 76 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents MercadoLibre, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets As of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (In millions of U.S. dollars, except par value) December 31, 2025 2024 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,670 $ 2,635 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 9,867 2,064 Short-term investments 2,629 4,485 Accounts receivable, net 369 255 Credit card receivables and other means of payments, net 6,893 5,288 Loans receivable, net of allowances of $ 3,057 and $ 1,630 (Note 5) 8,855 4,716 Inventories 570 296 Other assets 720 403 Total current assets 33,573 20,142 Non-current assets: Long-term investments 1,764 1,203 Credit card receivables and other means of payments, net 153 — Loans receivable, net of allowances of $ 86 and $ 48 (Note 5) 510 179 Property and equipment, net 2,303 1,380 Operating lease right-of-use assets 2,201 1,098 Goodwill 163 149 Intangible assets, net 33 12 Intangible assets at fair value — 49 Deferred tax assets 1,541 802 Other assets 426 182 Total non-current assets 9,094 5,054 Total assets $ 42,667 $ 25,196 Liabilities Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 4,502 $ 3,196 Funds payable to customers 13,029 6,954 Amounts payable due to credit and debit card transactions 3,584 1,923 Salaries and social security payable 916 727 Taxes payable 1,140 525 Loans payable and other financial liabilities 4,623 2,828 Operating lease liabilities 430 241 Other liabilities 409 209 Total current liabilities 28,633 16,603 Non-current liabilities: Amounts payable due to credit and debit card transactions 187 41 Loans payable and other financial liabilities 4,570 2,887 Operating lease liabilities 1,769 894 Deferred tax liabilities 372 204 Other liabilities 388 216 Total non-current liabilities 7,286 4,242 Total liabilities $ 35,919 $ 20,845 Commitments and contingencies (Note 14) Equity Common stock, 0.001 par value, $ 110,000,000 shares authorized, $ 50,697,182 and $ 50,697,375 shares issued and outstanding $ — $ — Additional paid-in capital 1,771 1,770 Treasury stock, 225,931 and 225,474 shares ( 312 ) ( 311 ) Retained earnings 5,809 3,812 Accumulated other comprehensive loss ( 520 ) ( 920 ) Total equity 6,748 4,351 Total liabilities and equity $ 42,667 $ 25,196 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these audited consolidated financial statements. 77 | MercadoLibre, Inc. 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Consolidated Statements of Income For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (In millions of U.S. dollars, except for share data) Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (1) Net service revenues and financial income $ 25,286 $ 18,638 $ 13,617 Net product revenues 3,607 2,139 1,490 Net revenues and financial income 28,893 20,777 15,107 Cost of net revenues and financial expenses ( 16,035 ) ( 11,200 ) ( 7,517 ) Gross profit 12,858 9,577 7,590 Operating expenses: Product and technology development ( 2,269 ) ( 1,934 ) ( 1,831 ) Sales and marketing ( 3,219 ) ( 2,191 ) ( 1,736 ) Provision for doubtful accounts ( 3,091 ) ( 1,858 ) ( 1,050 ) General and administrative ( 1,078 ) ( 963 ) ( 766 ) Total operating expenses ( 9,657 ) ( 6,946 ) ( 5,383 ) Income from operations 3,201 2,631 2,207 Other income (expenses): Interest income and other financial gains, net 138 148 135 Interest expense and other financial losses ( 160 ) ( 165 ) ( 174 ) Foreign currency losses, net ( 337 ) ( 182 ) ( 615 ) Net income before income tax expense and equity in earnings of unconsolidated entity 2,842 2,432 1,553 Income tax expense ( 845 ) ( 521 ) ( 569 ) Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entity — — 3 Net income $ 1,997 $ 1,911 $ 987 (1) Recast for consistency with the current presentation due to the change in the presentation of certain financial results. Please refer to Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies - Change in the presentation of certain financial results and reclassification of 2023 results to our audited consolidated financial statements for further details. Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Basic earnings per share Basic net income available to shareholders per common share $ 39.40 $ 37.69 $ 19.64 Weighted average of outstanding common shares 50,697,299 50,697,428 50,262,302 Diluted earnings per share Diluted net income available to shareholders per common share $ 39.40 $ 37.69 $ 19.46 Weighted average of outstanding common shares 50,697,320 50,697,428 51,006,860 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these audited consolidated financial statements. 78 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents MercadoLibre, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (In millions of U.S. dollars) Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Net income $ 1,997 $ 1,911 $ 987 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Currency translation adjustment 419 ( 640 ) 178 Unrealized gains on investments 7 3 — Tax expense on unrealized gains on investments ( 1 ) ( 1 ) — Unrealized (losses) gains on hedging activities ( 67 ) 15 ( 13 ) Tax benefit (expense) on unrealized (losses) gains on hedging activities 21 ( 5 ) 2 Less: Reclassification adjustment for (losses) gains on hedging activities included in cost of net revenues and financial expenses, Product and technology development expenses, interest expense and other financial losses and foreign currency losses, net ( 32 ) 3 ( 11 ) Less: Reclassification adjustment for estimated tax benefit on unrealized gains (losses) 11 ( 1 ) 4 Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 400 ( 630 ) 174 Total comprehensive income $ 2,397 $ 1,281 $ 1,161 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these audited consolidated financial statements. 79 | MercadoLibre, Inc. 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Consolidated Statements of Equity For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (In millions of U.S. dollars) Common stock Additional paid-in capital Treasury Stock Retained Earnings Accumulated other comprehensive loss Total Equity Shares Amount Balance as of December 31, 2022 50 $ — $ 2,309 $ ( 931 ) $ 913 $ ( 464 ) $ 1,827 Changes in accounting standards — — — — 1 — 1 Balance as of December 31, 2022 Restated 50 $ — $ 2,309 $ ( 931 ) $ 914 $ ( 464 ) $ 1,828 Capped call settlement — — 412 ( 412 ) — — — Stock-based compensation — restricted shares issued — — 1 — — — 1 Conversion of 2028 Convertible Notes — — ( 952 ) 1,389 — — 437 Common Stock repurchased — — — ( 356 ) — — ( 356 ) Net income — — — — 987 — 987 Other comprehensive Income — — — — — 174 174 Balance as of December 31, 2023 50 $ — $ 1,770 $ ( 310 ) $ 1,901 $ ( 290 ) $ 3,071 Common Stock repurchased — — — ( 1 ) — — ( 1 ) Net income — — — — 1,911 — 1,911 Other comprehensive loss — — — — — ( 630 ) ( 630 ) Balance as of December 31, 2024 50 $ — $ 1,770 $ ( 311 ) $ 3,812 $ ( 920 ) $ 4,351 Stock-based compensation — restricted shares issued — — 1 — — — 1 Common Stock repurchased — — — ( 1 ) — — ( 1 ) Net income — — — — 1,997 — 1,997 Other comprehensive income — — — — — 400 400 Balance as of December 31, 2025 50 $ — $ 1,771 $ ( 312 ) $ 5,809 $ ( 520 ) $ 6,748 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these audited consolidated financial statements. 80 | MercadoLibre, Inc. 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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (In millions of U.S. dollars) Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Cash flows from operations: Net income $ 1,997 $ 1,911 $ 987 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Impairment of equity securities held at cost 19 — — Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entity — — ( 3 ) Unrealized foreign currency losses, net 457 286 487 Depreciation and amortization 818 617 524 Accrued interest, financial income and other revenues ( 1,216 ) ( 415 ) ( 311 ) Non cash interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs and other charges 396 114 113 Provision for doubtful accounts 3,091 1,858 1,050 Provision for contingencies 106 176 335 Results on derivative instruments 117 ( 42 ) 39 Results on digital assets at fair value ( 10 ) ( 25 ) ( 14 ) Long term retention program (“LTRP”) accrued compensation 303 261 167 Deferred income taxes ( 469 ) ( 243 ) ( 284 ) Changes in assets and liabilities: Receivables ( 1,508 ) ( 2,687 ) ( 1,413 ) Inventories ( 235 ) ( 113 ) ( 69 ) Other assets ( 491 ) ( 308 ) ( 55 ) Payables and accrued expenses 1,487 1,595 1,225 Funds payable to customers 5,341 3,605 1,502 Amounts payable due to credit and debit card transactions 1,592 1,213 693 Other liabilities 145 75 80 Operating lease liabilities ( 408 ) ( 189 ) ( 168 ) Interest received from investments 584 229 255 Net cash provided by operating activities 12,116 7,918 5,140 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of investments ( 14,754 ) ( 16,710 ) ( 18,936 ) Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 16,590 13,962 18,100 Payments for acquired businesses, net of cash acquired — ( 6 ) — Proceeds from settlements of derivative instruments 3 29 — Payments from settlements of derivative instruments ( 91 ) ( 14 ) ( 58 ) Changes in loans receivable, net ( 6,659 ) ( 4,688 ) ( 2,047 ) Investments in property and equipment, intangible assets and intangible assets at fair value ( 1,343 ) ( 860 ) ( 509 ) Proceeds from sales of intangible assets at fair value 75 — — Net cash used in investing activities ( 6,179 ) ( 8,287 ) ( 3,450 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from loans payable and other financial liabilities 44,050 19,472 24,963 Payments on loans payable and other financing liabilities ( 41,088 ) ( 17,461 ) ( 24,841 ) Payments of finance lease liabilities ( 57 ) ( 51 ) ( 33 ) Common Stock repurchased ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 356 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 2,904 1,959 ( 267 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents ( 3 ) ( 739 ) ( 938 ) Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents 8,838 851 485 Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year 4,699 3,848 3,363 Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of the year $ 13,537 $ 4,699 $ 3,848 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these audited consolidated financial statements. 81 | MercadoLibre, Inc. T able of Contents MercadoLibre, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (In millions of U.S. dollars) Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Supplemental cash flow information: Cash paid for interest $ 611 $ 456 $ 608 Cash paid for income tax 1,013 1,052 651 Non-cash financing activities: Finance lease liabilities $ 40 $ 52 $ 99 Convertible Senior Notes Due 2028 — — 437 Non-cash transactions: Right-of-use assets obtained under operating leases $ 1,202 $ 516 $ 314 Property and equipment obtained under finance leases 40 52 99 Contingent considerations and escrows from acquired business — 4 — Investments in intangible assets not paid 20 — — The accompanying notes are an integral part of these audited consolidated financial statements. 82 | MercadoLibre, Inc. Table of Contents MercadoLibre, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements NOTE 1. NATURE OF BUSINESS MercadoLibre, Inc. (“MercadoLibre”, and together with its consolidated entities, the “Company”) was incorporated in the state of Delaware, in the United States of America (“U.S.”), in October 1999. MercadoLibre is the largest online commerce and fintech ecosystem in Latin America. The Company’s ecosystem provides consumers and merchants with a complete portfolio of services to enable buying and selling online and processing payments online and offline, as well as offer a wide array of simple day-to-day financial services. The Company enables commerce through its marketplace platform, which allows users to buy and sell in most of Latin America. Through Mercado Pago, the fintech platform, MercadoLibre offers a comprehensive set of financial technology services to users of its e-commerce platform, and to users outside of its e-commerce platform. These services include loans and credit cards, yield on funds deposited into accounts, payments, savings, investments, insurtech, crypto buy, hold & sell and processing services for online, in-store and QR payments. Through Mercado Envios, MercadoLibre facilitates the shipping of goods from the Company and sellers to buyers. Mercado Ads facilitates advertising services for sellers and brands to promote their products and services within and outside the Company’s ecosystem. Mercado Shops allows users to set-up, manage, and promote their own online web-stores under a subscription-based business model. As of December 31, 2025, MercadoLibre, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, operated online e-commerce platforms directed towards Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, Panama, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Uruguay, Bolivia, Guatemala, Paraguay and Venezuela. Additionally, MercadoLibre's fintech platform, Mercado Pago, is present in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Uruguay and Ecuador. NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Principles of consolidation The accompanying audited consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries and consolidated Variable Interest Entities (“VIE”). Investments in entities where the Company holds joint control, but not control, over the investee are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had no investments where it has the ability to exercise joint contr