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Corteva, Inc. (NYSE:CTVA) Wolfe Research 2nd Annual Materials of the Future Conference Call June 17, 2025 12:20 PM ET Company Participants Charles Victor Magro - CEO & Director David P. Johnson - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Christopher S. Parkinson - Wolfe Research, LLC Christopher S. Parkinson Next up, we have Corteva. We have Chuck Magro, the CEO; Dave Johnson, the CFO, I think, almost a year in. David P. Johnson 9 months. Christopher S. Parkinson Not getting there. Charles Victor Magr ...

Corteva (CTVA) FY Conference Summary Company Overview - **Company**: Corteva (CTVA) - **Date of Conference**: June 17, 2025 - **Key Speakers**: Chuck Magro (CEO), Dave Johnson (CFO) Key Points Industry and Market Dynamics - **Agricultural Sector**: The agricultural market is experiencing a shift with optimism among farmers, particularly in the U.S., Brazil, and Argentina, as they invest in land and infrastructure despite muted crop pricing [16][17][19] - **Crop Protection Market**: The crop protection (CP) market has faced challenges over the past three years, but 2025 is expected to show improvement compared to 2024 and 2023, with healthy volume and normalizing channels [56][57] - **Pricing Pressure**: Low single-digit price pressure is anticipated to persist throughout the year due to elevated generics, but on-farm demand remains stable [58][60] Financial Performance - **EBITDA Growth**: Corteva reported a 15% year-over-year increase in EBITDA for Q1, with a full-year guidance increase of 10% [13] - **First Half Performance**: The first half of the year is projected to be up about 5% year-over-year, ahead of initial expectations [14] - **Cost Improvements**: The company expects net cost improvements of approximately $400 million for the year, with significant contributions from efficiency measures [66] Strategic Initiatives - **Technology Focus**: Corteva is committed to advancing its technology pipeline, including gene editing and hybrid wheat, which is projected to significantly enhance yields and contribute to global food security [11][26][45][51] - **Market Positioning**: The company aims to achieve royalty neutrality by 2028, having reduced its net expense from $800 million to around $200 million [40][41] - **Biofuels and Sustainability**: Corteva is actively involved in biofuels, with Brazil emerging as a significant player in corn ethanol production, and the U.S. increasing its biofuels blend mandate [24][25] Challenges and Risks - **Tariff Impacts**: Corteva estimates a $25 to $30 million impact from tariffs in 2025, primarily related to crop protection products, but believes this is manageable [33][34] - **Supply Chain Management**: The company has diversified its supply chain, with 70% of imports multisourced, which helps mitigate tariff impacts [34] Future Outlook - **Growth Potential**: The company sees significant growth opportunities beyond 2027, driven by advancements in gene editing, biologicals, and hybrid wheat [88] - **Capital Allocation**: Corteva plans to maintain a balanced approach to capital allocation, focusing on returning capital to shareholders while investing in R&D and potential acquisitions [72][78] Additional Insights - **Market Sentiment**: There is a growing recognition of Corteva's ability to perform well even in challenging market conditions, with margins improving significantly over the past six years [86][87] - **Innovation Pipeline**: The launch of hybrid wheat in 2027 is expected to be a game-changer, with potential revenue of up to $1 billion [26][45] This summary encapsulates the key insights and strategic directions discussed during the Corteva FY Conference, highlighting the company's performance, market dynamics, and future growth potential.

Remarks will be webcast live. The webcast can be accessed through the Corteva Investor Relations website. A replay of the presentation will be available within 24 hours after the presentation ends and will be accessible until September 17, 2025. SOURCE Corteva Agriscience INDIANAPOLIS, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) announces that Chief Executive Officer, Chuck Magro, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, David Johnson, will speak at Wolfe's second annual Materi ...

INDIANAPOLIS, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) today announced it will release its second quarter 2025 earnings on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, after the stock market close via press release and its website. The earnings will be presented in a live webcast on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.The slide presentation that accompanies the webcast will be posted on the Company's Investor Events and Presentations page. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Invest ...

Group 1 - The Mark Cuban Foundation is collaborating with Corteva to host an AI Bootcamp aimed at underserved high school students in Indianapolis and Des Moines [1][3] - The program will provide students with foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence and its applications across various career tracks, including healthcare, arts, business, computer science, sports science, and education [3][4] - The AI Bootcamp is free and focuses on underrepresented communities, offering lunch, transportation assistance, and technology equipment to participants [4][5] Group 2 - Corteva, a global pure-play agriculture company, is leveraging AI tools in its innovation pipeline to enhance seed and crop protection products for farmers [3][8] - The AI Bootcamp is part of Corteva's commitment to community engagement and education, aiming to prepare students for future opportunities in technology [5][8] - Corteva hosted a similar camp last year and is one of over 25 companies participating in the 2025 bootcamp initiative across the U.S. [6]