Alico(US:ALCO) Globenewswire·2025-11-24 21:05Core Insights - Alico, Inc. has successfully transitioned from a traditional citrus producer to a diversified land company, with a strategic focus on land development and agricultural operations [2][3][25] - The company reported a net loss of $147.3 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to accelerated depreciation and impairments, despite achieving an Adjusted EBITDA of $22.5 million [3][4][6] - Alico's land sales reached $23.8 million, exceeding guidance, and the company ended the fiscal year with $38.1 million in cash, providing financial flexibility through fiscal year 2027 [3][4][19] Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, Alico's total revenue was $44.1 million, a decrease of 5.5% from $46.6 million in 2024 [4][35] - The net loss attributable to Alico common stockholders was $147.3 million, compared to a net income of $7.0 million in the previous year, reflecting a significant decline [4][35] - Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year was $22.5 million, down from $29.7 million in 2024, indicating challenges in operational performance [6][35] Citrus Operations - Alico harvested 2.3 million boxes of citrus fruit in fiscal year 2025, a decrease of 25.9% from the previous year, primarily due to Hurricane Milton's impact [9][35] - The average realized price per pound solids increased from $2.81 to $3.66, benefiting from favorable pricing contracts [9][35] Land Management and Development - Approximately 25% of Alico's land holdings are earmarked for strategic development, while 75% remain in diversified agriculture, creating a balanced platform for growth [2][3] - The Corkscrew Grove Villages project is a significant development initiative, expected to provide economic benefits and enhance public infrastructure in Collier County [16][17] - Alico has established the Corkscrew Grove Stewardship District to finance infrastructure and manage natural areas, supporting the Corkscrew Grove Villages project [18][19] Conservation Efforts - Alico has a long-standing commitment to conservation, having transferred lands to various protected areas and plans to place an additional 6,000 acres into permanent conservation as part of its development projects [21][22][23] - The company sold over 17,000 acres of land to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as part of the Florida Forever program, enhancing connectivity between conservation lands [22][23] Balance Sheet and Liquidity - As of September 30, 2025, Alico reported cash and cash equivalents of $38.1 million and a net debt of $47.4 million, indicating a strong liquidity position [4][19] - The company's current ratio was 9.56 to 1.00, reflecting robust working capital management [19][20]