MercadoLibre's Financial Architect Steps Down After 24 Years
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MercadoLibre Inc's CFO, Pedro Arnt, is stepping down after 24 years with the company. His successor will be Martin De Los Santos, previously a senior vice president at MercadoLibre's credit division. The company's fintech segment, which De Los Santos will oversee, accounts for about 44% of its total revenue. The announcement of Arnt's departure led to a 2.7% dip in MercadoLibre's shares in postmarket trading.
August 11, 2023 | 9:08 pm
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MercadoLibre's CFO, Pedro Arnt, is stepping down and will be replaced by Martin De Los Santos. The news led to a 2.7% dip in the company's shares.
The departure of a CFO, especially one who has been with the company for 24 years, can create uncertainty among investors, leading to a short-term negative impact on the stock price. This is reflected in the 2.7% dip in MercadoLibre's shares following the announcement.
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