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Bunge Global Completes Sale of Its 50% Stake in BP Bunge Bioenergia
BGBunge SA(BG) ZACKS·2024-10-02 14:35

Group 1: Company Strategy and Transactions - Bunge Global SA has completed the sale of its 50% share in BP Bunge Bioenergia to BP plc for 800million,markingitsexitfromthebioenergyandsugarcaneethanolbusinessinBrazil[1][3]ThejointventureBPBungeBioenergiawasestablishedin2019andoperates11millsacrossBrazil[2]Group2:FinancialPerformanceBungeGlobalreportedQ22024adjustedearningsof800 million, marking its exit from the bioenergy and sugarcane ethanol business in Brazil [1][3] - The joint venture BP Bunge Bioenergia was established in 2019 and operates 11 mills across Brazil [2] Group 2: Financial Performance - Bunge Global reported Q2 2024 adjusted earnings of 1.73 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 1.79,andreflectinga531.79, and reflecting a 53% year-over-year decline [4] - Net sales for Q2 2024 were 13.2 billion, down 12% from the previous year, and also missed the consensus estimate of 13.69billion[4]ThedeclineinAgribusinessresultswasattributedtoa1513.69 billion [4] - The decline in Agribusiness results was attributed to a 15% decrease in Processing net sales due to lower average sales prices in global soybean oilseed processing [5] Group 3: Future Outlook - Bunge Global expects adjusted earnings per share to be approximately 9.25 in 2024, indicating a 32% decline from 2023 [6] - The merger with Viterra, announced in June 2023, is progressing well and is expected to enhance Bunge Global's global network and operational efficiency [7][8] Group 4: Market Performance - Bunge Global's shares have declined 7.6% over the past year, contrasting with the industry's 8% growth [10]