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Core Viewpoint - Adecoagro S.A. has entered into a Transaction Agreement with Tether Investments S.A. de C.V. for Tether to acquire up to 49,596,510 Common Shares at a price of $12.41 per share, which will result in Tether owning approximately 70% of the outstanding shares of Adecoagro upon completion of the transaction [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Adecoagro is a leading sustainable production company in South America, owning 210.4 thousand hectares of farmland and producing over 2.8 million tons of agricultural products and over 1 million MWh of renewable electricity [4] - The company operates in the agribusiness sector, focusing on food and renewable energy production while integrating cutting-edge technology across its four business segments [2] Group 2: Transaction Details - The tender offer by Tether is subject to conditions, including the valid tendering of shares representing at least 51% of the outstanding shares on a fully diluted basis [1] - The transaction has been unanimously approved by Adecoagro's Board of Directors, indicating strong internal support for the deal [1] Group 3: Management and Strategic Vision - Mariano Bosch, CEO of Adecoagro, expressed excitement about Tether's involvement, highlighting the alignment of entrepreneurial spirit and the importance of technology in the company's growth strategy [2] - The transaction is expected to enhance the governance model of Adecoagro by incorporating new directors while retaining some current members [2][3] - Emilio Gnecco, CFO of Adecoagro, noted that the company is well-positioned for long-term sustainable growth and that Tether's investment will enable a more ambitious growth plan [3] Group 4: Tether's Commitment - Tether's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, emphasized the company's commitment to investing in sustainable and innovative companies, aligning with Tether's broader strategy to support economic freedom and resilience [3]

LUXEMBOURG, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Adecoagro S.A. (NYSE: AGRO) (the "Company"), a leading sustainable production company in South America, announces it is continuing discussions with Tether Investments S.A. de C.V. ("Tether") on Tether's proposal to acquire outstanding Common Shares of the Company at a price of $12.41 per Common Share through a tender offer that would result in Tether collectively holding 51% of the outstanding Common Shares of the Company. The Company and Tether have agreed to exte ...

Adecoagro S.A. (NYSE:AGRO) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 14, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Mariano Bosch - Chief Executive Officer Emilio Gnecco - Chief Financial Officer Renato Junqueira Pereira - Vice President, Sugar, Ethanol and Energy Conference Call Participants Gustavo Troyano - Itau BBA Matheus Enfeldt - UBS Isabella Simonato - Bank of America Larissa Perez - JPMorgan Julia Rizzo - Morgan Stanley Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for waiting. At this time, we ...

LUXEMBOURG, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Adecoagro S.A. (NYSE: AGRO, Bloomberg: AGRO US, Reuters: AGRO.K), a leading sustainable production company in South America, announced today its results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024. The financial information contained in this press release is based on consolidated financial statements presented in US dollars and prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) except for Non - IFRS measures. Please refer to page 27 f ...

Adecoagro S.A. Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Adecoagro S.A. Opinion on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position of Adecoagro S.A. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the related consolidated statements of income, c ...

Core Insights - Adecoagro (NYSE: AGRO) faces challenges beyond management effectiveness, emphasizing the importance of farmland stewardship, planting decisions, and operational efficiency in its sugar, ethanol, and energy (SEE) and farming operations [1] Company Analysis - The management of Adecoagro is crucial, but it is not the sole factor for success; effective land management and operational strategies are equally important [1]

LUXEMBOURG, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Adecoagro S.A. (NYSE: AGRO) (the "Company"), a leading sustainable production company in South America, announces it is engaging in discussions with Tether Investments S.A. de C.V. ("Tether") on Tether's proposal to acquire outstanding Common Shares of the Company at a price of $12.41 per Common Share through a tender offer that would result in Tether collectively holding 51% of the outstanding Common Shares of the Company. The Company has entered into an Exclusivit ...