MORRISVILLE, N.C., July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pyxus International, Inc. (OTCID: PYYX) ("Pyxus International" or the "Company"), a global value-added agricultural company, today announced its Board of Directors has appointed Dustin Styons as the Company's executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. Dustin Styons, newly appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer of Pyxus International. Since joining the Company in 2005, Styons has held several leade ...

Core Viewpoint - EXEL Industries Group reported a revenue decline of 10.9% in Q3 2024-2025, primarily due to lower volumes in Agricultural Spraying and foreign exchange impacts from the depreciation of the dollar [3][10]. Revenue Breakdown - **Agricultural Spraying**: Revenue decreased by €36.7 million (-24.2%) in Q3 compared to the previous year, with significant declines in Australia, North America, and France, while Northern and Central Europe showed slight growth [2][4]. - **Sugar Beet Harvesting**: Sales fell by €3.3 million (-8.5%), with new machine sales slightly increasing but not compensating for the decline in used machines [2][5]. - **Leisure**: Revenue increased by €3.9 million (+7.3%), driven by favorable weather conditions, particularly in the United Kingdom [2][6]. - **Industry**: Sales grew by €1.7 million (+2.3%), supported by strong performance in Systems projects and traditional paint application ranges, with varied geographical performance [2][7]. Nine-Month Sales Overview - **Agricultural Spraying**: Total sales for the nine-month period were €310.0 million, down €90.1 million (-22.5%) [2]. - **Sugar Beet Harvesting**: Nine-month sales were €80.2 million, a decrease of €3.2 million (-3.8%) [2]. - **Leisure**: Revenue reached €118.1 million, an increase of €5.7 million (+5.1%) [2]. - **Industry**: Sales totaled €217.3 million, up €3.8 million (+1.8%) [2]. - **Overall Group Revenue**: The total revenue for the nine-month period was €725.5 million, down €83.8 million (-10.4%) [2]. Management Commentary - The CEO noted that the revenue results were in line with expectations, and the company is adapting its cost structure to address the decline in agricultural volumes while maintaining vigilance on tariff policies in North America [10][11]. - The order book has begun to stabilize after two years of decline, indicating potential recovery [11]. Future Outlook - The company anticipates stable sales in Western Europe and growth in North America, contingent on favorable tariff policies [12]. - The modernization of the Stains plant in France is ongoing and expected to be operational by autumn 2025 [12].

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Here are three stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:Cadiz (CDZI) acquires and develops water-related land and agricultural assets. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 40% downward over the last 60 days.ArriVent BioPharma, Inc. (AVBP) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the identification, development and commercialization of differentiated medicines to address the unmet medical needs of patients with cancers. The Zacks Cons ...

在食品安全问题频发、消费者健康意识日益增强的今天，农产品供应链的可靠性已成为社会关注的焦点。从田间地头到百姓餐桌，农产品历经种植、采摘、 加工、运输、仓储、销售等多重环节，任何一个节点的疏漏都可能引发质量安全隐患。而农产品溯源系统的出现，正以科技之力重构供应链信任体系，为食 品安全筑起一道"数字防线"。 农产品溯源系统 一、溯源系统：从"模糊追踪"到"精准透明" 传统农产品供应链中，信息分散、环节割裂导致质量追溯困难重重。农户可能因记录缺失无法自证种植规范，经销商可能因信息断层难以追溯问题源头，消 费者则因信息不对称对产品信任度降低。农产品溯源系统通过物联网、区块链、大数据等技术，将种植环境数据、农资使用记录、加工工艺参数、物流温度 监控等关键信息整合为不可篡改的"数字档案"，实现从"农田到餐桌"的全流程透明化。 例如，某蔬菜种植基地通过溯源系统记录土壤湿度、光照时长、施肥种类及用量等数据，消费者扫描产品二维码即可查看蔬菜的"成长日记"；某肉类企业利 用区块链技术，将养殖场、屠宰场、冷链运输等环节的信息上链存储，确保每一块肉的来源可查、去向可追。这种精准透明的追溯机制，让供应链中的每个 主体都成为质量安全的" ...

TrustBIX Inc. Announces the Results of Its Annual General Meeting of ShareholdersJuly 18, 2025 5:30 PM EDT | Source: TrustBIX Inc.Edmonton, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - July 18, 2025) - TrustBIX Inc. (TSXV: TBIX) ("TrustBIX" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the Company held its Annual General Meeting (the "Meeting") on July 17, 2025. All matter to be acted upon, as set out in the Company's Notice of Meeting and Management Information Circular dated June 12, 2025, were approved by shareho ...

It doesn't matter which niche market you want to invest in; there's probably an ETF for it. Today, we're going to cover one that focuses on agriculture, the iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF (NYSEARCA: VEGI ).Philipp is a seasoned value investor with nearly 20 years of experience in the field. He takes a global approach to investment opportunities, seeking out undervalued companies that offer a significant margin of safety, leading to attractive dividend yields and returns. While he does not limit his ...

Core Viewpoint - Adecoagro S.A. plans to offer senior unsecured notes to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons, with proceeds aimed at funding a tender offer for existing notes and general corporate purposes [1][2]. Group 1: Notes Offering - The company intends to offer senior unsecured notes in a private placement under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act [1]. - The pricing and terms of the notes are contingent on market conditions [2]. - Proceeds will be used to fund a tender offer for its 6.000% Notes due 2027 and for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures [2]. Group 2: Company Overview - Adecoagro is a leading sustainable production company in South America, owning 210.4 thousand hectares of farmland [4]. - The company produces over 2.8 million tons of agricultural products and over 1 million MWh of renewable electricity [4].

Core Viewpoint - Adecoagro S.A. has initiated a cash tender offer for its outstanding 6.000% Notes due 2027, with a total principal amount of approximately US$415.644 million, offering US$1,000.00 per US$1,000.00 principal amount of the Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase [1][2][4]. Group 1: Tender Offer Details - The Tender Offer is set to expire on July 24, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. New York City time, unless extended or terminated earlier [3]. - Holders of the Notes must validly tender their Notes or deliver a Notice of Guaranteed Delivery by the Expiration Date to receive the Consideration plus Accrued Interest [3][5]. - Validly tendered Notes can be withdrawn at any time before the Expiration Date, but not thereafter [6]. Group 2: Financial Considerations - The total consideration for each US$1,000.00 principal amount of the Notes validly tendered will be US$1,000.00, plus accrued interest from the last interest payment date [4][5]. - The expected Settlement Date for payments to holders of accepted Notes is July 29, 2025, or as soon as practicable thereafter [6]. Group 3: New Notes Offering - Adecoagro plans to use proceeds from a concurrent offering of New Notes to pay for the Consideration, Accrued Interest, and related costs of the Tender Offer [10]. - The New Notes will be offered to qualified institutional buyers and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act [7]. Group 4: Company Overview - Adecoagro is a leading sustainable production company in South America, owning 210.4 thousand hectares of farmland and producing over 2.8 million tons of agricultural products and over 1 million MWh of renewable electricity [19].

Core Viewpoint - AB Akola Group has temporarily postponed the construction of a biomethane gas production plant in the Kaišiadorys district, which is part of its long-term development strategy to address rising energy costs, excess biological waste, and climate impact reduction [1][2]. Investment and Financial Aspects - The biomethane power plant project is expected to process up to 140,000 tons of organic waste annually, generate 85 GWh of renewable energy, and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 29,000 tons per year, with an estimated payback period of less than 7.5 years [1]. - The project was planned to receive €19.4 million in investments, with an application for European Union funding submitted for its implementation [5]. Current Operations and Future Plans - Despite the postponement, the company continues to implement sustainable organic waste management solutions, transferring poultry manure to farmers and planning to direct part of this waste to a newly built biogas plant in Lukšiai [4]. - AB Akola Group is currently focusing on constructing a biofuel plant in Lukšiai, which is the first project of this scale for the group, with plans for further investments to enhance sustainability and profitability after its completion [3]. Company Overview - AB Akola Group is the largest agricultural and food production group in the Baltic States, employing over 5,000 people and operating along the entire food production chain [6]. - For the first nine months of the 2024/2025 financial year, the consolidated revenue of the group exceeded EUR 1,165 million, reflecting a 3.59% increase compared to the same period in the previous year [6].