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Lavoro to Announce Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Results on June 3rd, 2024
Newsfilter· 2024-05-24 21:59
SÃO PAULO, Brazil, May 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lavoro Limited (Nasdaq: LVRO; LVROW), the first U.S.-listed agricultural inputs retailer in Latin America, will issue its financial results for the fiscal third quarter 2024 after market close on Monday, June 3, 2024. Lavoro management will host a conference call and audio webcast that afternoon at 6:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. BRT) to discuss the results. Conference Call Details Title: Lavoro Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call Event Date: Monday ...
Lavoro to Announce Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Results on June 3rd, 2024
globenewswire.com· 2024-05-24 21:59
SÃO PAULO, Brazil, May 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lavoro Limited (Nasdaq: LVRO; LVROW), the first U.S.-listed agricultural inputs retailer in Latin America, will issue its financial results for the fiscal third quarter 2024 after market close on Monday, June 3, 2024. Lavoro management will host a conference call and audio webcast that afternoon at 6:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. BRT) to discuss the results. Conference Call Details Title: Lavoro Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call Event Date: Monday ...
Lavoro to Participate in the BMO Global Farm to Market Conference on May 15-16, 2024
Newsfilter· 2024-05-10 21:34
SÃO PAULO, Brazil, May 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lavoro (NASDAQ:LVRO), the first U.S.-listed pure-play agricultural inputs distributor in Latin America, will participate in the BMO Global Farm to Market Conference in New York, NY, on May 15-16, 2024. Ruy Cunha, Chief Executive Officer, will participate on a panel titled "AgTech Disruption Across the Farming Value Chain", on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET. Mr. Cunha will also host a presentation on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 8:45 am ET. Management w ...
Lavoro (LVRO) - 2024 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-03-08 03:45
Tigran Karapetian - Head of Investor Relations Ruy Cunha - Chief Executive Officer Julian Garrido - Chief Financial Officer Gustavo Modenesi - Chief Strategy Officer Welcome to Lavoro's Fiscal Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. [Operator Instructions] A question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation. Please note that this conference call is being recorded and a replay will be made available on the Company's Investor Relati ...
Lavoro (LVRO) - 2024 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-01-25 00:44
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenue increased by 11% year-over-year to $483 million, with a 3% increase in constant currency terms [8][20] - Adjusted EBITDA declined by 75% to $11 million, leading to a contraction in adjusted EBITDA margin to 2.3% [20][26] - Gross profit decreased by 34% to $59.5 million, with gross margin contracting by 850 basis points to 12.3% [45] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Inputs revenue grew by 5%, driven by volume growth that offset price declines [8] - Grains revenue surged by 109%, attributed to increased customer interest in barter transactions [8] - Brazil retail revenue rose by 15%, with crop protection, fertilizers, and specialty products increasing by 54%, 53%, and 33% respectively [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Latam retail revenue decreased by 1% to $66.3 million, impacted by pricing headwinds and supply shortages [9] - Crop care revenue fell by 1% to $35.7 million, primarily due to price declines in agrochemicals [25] - The impact of El Nino has led to severe drought conditions in Brazil, affecting planting and crop yields [5][47] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on mitigating short-term impacts while positioning itself for market recovery, aiming to capitalize on expected improvements in the agricultural sector [28] - Lavoro is expanding its market share by hiring experienced sales consultants and enhancing logistics to meet last-minute orders [30][49] - The company is adjusting its financial guidance to reflect the impact of El Nino and slower recovery in distribution margins, forecasting adjusted EBITDA between $80 million and $110 million [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the current environment is the most challenging since 2014, with significant deflationary pressures affecting profitability [20][50] - The company expects a slower recovery compared to previous cycles due to high inventory levels and the impact of climate events [50][52] - Despite challenges, management believes that Brazilian farmers are in a strong position and will see recovery in margins next year [52] Other Important Information - The company faced delays in farmers' purchasing decisions, pushing revenue opportunities into future quarters [10] - The provision for expected credit losses increased due to the impact of El Nino on payment schedules [11] - The company is experiencing a significant destocking process, particularly in crop protection products [59] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does the current market position compare to other players? - Management highlighted that their strong logistics and ability to fulfill last-minute orders have contributed to market share gains despite a tough environment [30] Question: What are the expectations regarding the impact of El Nino? - Management indicated that the current El Nino is severe, with significant replanting of soybeans, and the market dynamics are challenging to predict [82] Question: How is the company addressing the destocking issue? - The focus is on normalizing inventory levels, particularly in crop protection, with expectations of improvement over the coming months [66][59]
Lavoro (LVRO) - 2024 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2024-01-24 22:24
¹Market revenue seasonality in each quarter was estimated according to the last 3 years of data from Spark, LVRO, AGXY and TTEN. *North Cluster: MT, RO and TO | East Cluster: MG, SP, GO and MS | South Cluster: PR, RS and SC FY1Q24 Earnings Presentation Disclaimer Certain statements made in this presentation are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forwardlooking statements may be identified by t ...
Lavoro (LVRO) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-11-03 14:46
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For fiscal year 2023, the company reported revenue of $1.8 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $150 million, representing increases of 24% and 64% respectively [44] - Consolidated revenue for Q4 2023 rose by 16.6% to $266 million, driven by a 31.9% year-over-year growth in the Brazil Ag Retail segment [27][22] - Adjusted EBITDA improved to a positive $2.4 million compared to a negative $16.3 million in the prior year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin increase of over 800 basis points year-over-year [55] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Crop Care segment accounted for nearly 19% of adjusted EBITDA in fiscal year 2023, up from 8% the previous year, with revenues and gross profit expanding by 94% and 138% respectively [21][45] - The Brazil Ag Retail segment saw improved sales volumes of fertilizers, crop protection, and specialty products, which more than offset price declines [27] - Gross profit for the quarter increased by 26.7% to $46.9 million, with gross margin widening by 140 basis points to 17.7% [52] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates a nearly 20% decline in the ag input market in Brazil for the 2023/2024 crop year, reflecting ongoing pricing pressures [33][47] - The Colombian operations experienced a 3% decline compared to the prior year, driven by the devaluation of the Colombian peso, although local currency growth was 10% [51] - Price volatility in commodities like soybean and corn, along with declining fertilizer and agrochemical prices, posed challenges to operations in Brazil [46] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing agronomic and financial services offerings, including a partnership with Stenon for soil testing technology [5][60] - The M&A strategy remains active, with seven signed MOUs and ongoing discussions with various companies, emphasizing a disciplined approach to acquisitions [59] - The company aims to leverage its scale and technology investments to improve market share and financial performance as market conditions normalize [62] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that farmers remain profitable, which is a key indicator for future input purchases, despite current market challenges [9][66] - The company expects the first half of fiscal year 2024 to experience pricing headwinds, with normalization anticipated in the second half [66] - Management expressed confidence in long-term growth fundamentals, despite short-term adjustments due to market conditions [76] Other Important Information - The company is expanding its crop insurance offerings through partnerships with Brasilseg and BTG to provide tailored insurance against weather events [61] - The company has seen positive feedback from clients regarding its new services and anticipates strong demand for its Crop Care products [60] Q&A Session Summary Question: Confidence in the second half and purchasing metrics - Management indicated that farmers are delaying purchases but are expected to make necessary purchases, suggesting a temporary delay rather than a loss of business [39][66] Question: Pricing assumptions for the fiscal year - Management confirmed that pricing pressures are expected to persist in the first two quarters, with normalization anticipated in the latter half of the fiscal year [66] Question: Growth potential for Crop Care - Management believes there is significant potential for Crop Care to increase its market share and shelf space, particularly in the biologics segment [82]
Lavoro (LVRO) - 2023 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2023-11-03 01:09
Gross Profit decreased by 15% in 3Q23 due to the revenue reduction and margin decrease (Crop Care's sales phasing + lower margins from herbicides). On a YTD basis, 1.3 p.p. margin expansion Adjusted Profit was impacted by higher financing expenses, as a result of the M&A activities, and market interest rates increase 9M23 vs. 9M22 Revenue by Segment Note: (1) For illustrative purposes only, Lavoro has translated its amounts in reais to U.S. dollars. The average exchange rate for the third quarter of 2023 (J ...
Lavoro (LVRO) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-11-01 20:48
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ____________________________________ FORM 20-F (Mark One) o REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 o SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of event requiring this shell company report: Commission File Number: 001-41635 Lavoro Limited OR x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 F ...
Lavoro (LVRO) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-11-01 11:41
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