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Valmont Industries (VMI) 2025 Conference Transcript
2025-06-11 21:45
Valmont Industries (VMI) 2025 Conference June 11, 2025 04:45 PM ET Speaker0 Good afternoon, everyone. My name is David Kieran. I am part of the investment banking team at Wells Fargo Securities, and I'm pleased to be joined on the stage this afternoon with Valmont Industries, our time at the Wells Fargo Conference CFO, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Tom Ligori and Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Treasurer, Renee Campbell are here with us today. Thank you for joining us ...
Brazil Potash Expands Advisory Board With Appointment of Marcelo Lessa, Former Executive of IFC/World Bank and Bunge Ltda.
Globenewswire· 2025-04-24 20:05
Core Insights - Brazil Potash Corp. has appointed Marcelo Lessa to its advisory board, bringing over 30 years of experience in agricultural finance and investment strategies, particularly in Latin America and Africa [1][2] - Lessa's expertise includes leading over $400 million in investments in agribusiness and infrastructure during his tenure at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and World Bank [2] - The Autazes Project aims to supply sustainable fertilizers to Brazil, which is critical for global food security, especially as the country imported over 95% of its potash fertilizer in 2021 [4] Company Overview - Brazil Potash is developing the Autazes Project, which is expected to produce up to 2.4 million tons of potash annually, potentially supplying around 20% of Brazil's current potash demand [4] - The project will utilize low-cost river barges for transportation in partnership with Amaggi, a major agricultural operator in Brazil [4] - The company aims to reduce Brazil's reliance on potash imports and mitigate approximately 1.4 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year [4] Advisory Board Composition - The advisory board is chaired by Stan Bharti and includes notable members such as Kátia Abreu, former Minister of Agriculture, and Luis Adams, former Attorney General of Brazil [6]