Recent Updates — MELI
On September 14, 2026, MercadoLibre, Inc. closed an underwritten public offering of $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.850% Notes due 2036. The debt was issued pursuant to the Company’s existing Indenture dated January 14, 2021, supplemented by a Fifth Supplemental Indenture executed on September 14, 2026. Guarantors include MercadoLibre S.R.L., Mercado Livre Brasil Ltda., DeRemate.com de México, S. of R.L. de C.V., MP Agregador, S. of R.L. de C.V., MercadoLibre Chile Ltda., and MercadoLibre Colombia Ltda. The filing includes legal opinions regarding the validity of the Notes and guarantees under various jurisdictions. MercadoLibre operates in the e-commerce and fintech industry, providing online marketplaces and digital payment solutions across Latin America.
MercadoLibre, Inc. issued $1,000 million aggregate principal amount of 5.850% Senior Unsecured Notes due in 2036 on September 9, 2026. The transaction was priced at a spread consistent with the company's previous seven-year issuance, reflecting strong investor demand from over one hundred institutional investors. Proceeds will be utilized for general corporate purposes to further strengthen liquidity. MercadoLibre operates as the largest e-commerce and fintech ecosystem in Latin America.
MercadoLibre reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Net revenues and financial income reached $10,169 million, a 50% year-over-year increase to $10.2 billion, with FX-neutral growth of 43%. Income from operations was $683 million (6.7% margin), down 17% YoY but broadly stable quarter-over-quarter at 6.9%, as the company prioritized long-term value creation through investments in Brazil's free shipping threshold and credit card issuance. Net income declined 11% to $466 million, driven by lower operating income despite a reduction in foreign currency losses. Total Payment Volume grew 56% YoY to $101 billion, while Gross Merchandise Volume rose 44% to $21.9 billion. The company operates as Latin America’s leading e-commerce and fintech ecosystem.