ADAMA(SZ:000553) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-05-08 12:35Group 1 - The company achieved a turnaround in net profit for Q1, with sales of $1 billion, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of approximately 5% in USD terms and 4% in RMB terms, primarily due to stable sales volume, a 4% price decline, and adverse currency fluctuations [1] - Adjusted net profit rose to $44 million, compared to a net loss of $10 million in the same period of 2024; reported net profit increased to $21 million, up from a reported net loss of $32 million in 2024 [1] Group 2 - The company experienced a significant improvement in gross margin, with adjusted gross profit increasing by 5% to $303 million, resulting in a gross margin of 30.3%, up from 27.2% in the same period last year [2] - Adjusted operating expenses for Q1 were $207 million, down from $216 million year-over-year, primarily due to strict management of operating expenses and favorable currency trends [2] - Adjusted financial expenses decreased to $54 million from $70 million year-over-year, attributed to reduced hedging costs and improved cash flow management [2] Group 3 - The North American business showed growth, driven by the recovery of local agricultural market channel inventories and improving market demand [3] - The company's North American operations focus on consumer and professional solutions, applying agricultural products in non-agricultural sectors, which are closely tied to local economic conditions and consumer demand [3] - In 2024, the increase in disposable income in North America boosted demand in this segment, leading to year-over-year sales growth and maintaining strong gross margin levels [3]