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Lavoro (LVRO) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-06-18 22:00
Lavoro Limited (LVRO) Q2 2025 Earnings Call June 18, 2025 05:00 PM ET Speaker0 Welcome to Lovallo's Business Update Conference Call. Please note that this conference call is being recorded and a replay will be made available on the company's Investor Relations website at ir.lavoroagro.com. I will now turn the conference over to Tigran Karpishin, Head of Investor Relations. Thank you. You may begin. Speaker1 Thank you for joining us today to discuss our business update. We will be covering the out of court r ...
Lavoro Reaches Out-of-Court Restructuring Agreement with Key Suppliers and Reports Certain Preliminary Unaudited Financial Information for Second Quarter of Fiscal 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-06-18 18:40
Core Viewpoint - Lavoro Limited's subsidiary, Lavoro Brazil, has reached an out-of-court restructuring agreement with key suppliers to extend payment terms and secure multi-year product supply, aiming to mitigate supply chain disruptions and enhance operational efficiency [1][2][3]. Group 1: Restructuring Agreement - The agreement with suppliers includes BASF, FMC Agrícola, UPL Brasil, EuroChem, and Ourofino, and aims to support Lavoro Brazil's reorganization plan [3]. - The restructuring plan, known as the EJ Plan, will be binding upon court approval and is designed to ensure broad-based effectiveness across all eligible suppliers [2][4]. - The EJ Plan restructures approximately R$2.5 billion in trade payables owed to suppliers, categorizing them into different creditor classes with tailored repayment obligations [10][11]. Group 2: Financial Impact - Preliminary unaudited consolidated revenue for 2Q25 was R$2.25 billion, a decrease of 27% year-over-year, primarily due to inventory shortages [7][22]. - Preliminary unaudited gross profit for 2Q25 decreased by 28% to R$366.9 million, with gross margins contracting to 16.3% [22]. - The Brazil Ag Retail segment saw a 30% decline in revenue to R$1.84 billion in 2Q25, attributed to product availability constraints [22]. Group 3: Market Context - The 2023/24 crop year in Brazil faced challenges such as falling commodity prices, declining farmer profitability, and severe droughts, impacting Lavoro Brazil's operations [6]. - Despite these challenges, Lavoro Brazil gained market share and is positioned to benefit from signs of market stabilization entering FY25 [6]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The EJ Plan aims to standardize inventory supply and financing terms, ensuring reliable product availability and mitigating risks from future credit condition changes [5][9]. - Management has withdrawn its fiscal 2025 guidance due to the complexities associated with the EJ Plan [14].
Corteva to Participate in Wolfe's Materials of the Future Conference
Prnewswire· 2025-06-10 12:00
Remarks will be webcast live. The webcast can be accessed through the Corteva Investor Relations website. A replay of the presentation will be available within 24 hours after the presentation ends and will be accessible until September 17, 2025. SOURCE Corteva Agriscience INDIANAPOLIS, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) announces that Chief Executive Officer, Chuck Magro, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, David Johnson, will speak at Wolfe's second annual Materi ...
FMC Corporation Could Become One Of The Best Turnaround Play Of 2025
Seeking Alpha· 2025-05-29 12:48
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC ) is a global agricultural giant that provides innovative and sustainable crop protection solutions. It traces its history back to 1883, when it initially developed a pump for spraying insecticides. Since, the company has drastically evolved, entering many businessesAs a detail-oriented investor with a strong foundation in finance and business writing, I focus on analyzing undervalued and disliked companies or industries that have strong fundamentals and good cash flows. I have a ...
Corteva Announces Dates for Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Webcast
Prnewswire· 2025-05-27 12:00
INDIANAPOLIS, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) today announced it will release its second quarter 2025 earnings on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, after the stock market close via press release and its website. The earnings will be presented in a live webcast on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.The slide presentation that accompanies the webcast will be posted on the Company's Investor Events and Presentations page. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Invest ...
Mark Cuban Foundation and Corteva Bring Free AI Bootcamp to Indianapolis, Des Moines Area Teens
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-05-19 13:28
Group 1 - The Mark Cuban Foundation is collaborating with Corteva to host an AI Bootcamp aimed at underserved high school students in Indianapolis and Des Moines [1][3] - The program will provide students with foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence and its applications across various career tracks, including healthcare, arts, business, computer science, sports science, and education [3][4] - The AI Bootcamp is free and focuses on underrepresented communities, offering lunch, transportation assistance, and technology equipment to participants [4][5] Group 2 - Corteva, a global pure-play agriculture company, is leveraging AI tools in its innovation pipeline to enhance seed and crop protection products for farmers [3][8] - The AI Bootcamp is part of Corteva's commitment to community engagement and education, aiming to prepare students for future opportunities in technology [5][8] - Corteva hosted a similar camp last year and is one of over 25 companies participating in the 2025 bootcamp initiative across the U.S. [6]
Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) BMO Global Farm to Market Conference (Transcript)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-05-14 19:05
Company Overview - Corteva reported a strong start to the year with a 15% increase in EBITDA year-over-year, reaching $1.2 billion [2] - The increase in EBITDA was primarily driven by volume growth, particularly in new products and biologicals, which saw double-digit growth [3] Pricing and Revenue - Pricing for seeds was in line with expectations, while crop protection experienced a slight decline in single digits [2] - There was a slight uptick in royalty income, contributing positively to overall revenue [3]
Bayer Profit Drops 35%, Launches Overhaul To Counter Generic Pressure
Benzinga· 2025-05-13 19:26
Bayer AG BAYRY reported on Tuesday that the first quarter of 2025 net profit was 1.3 billion euros (around $1.45 billion), down from 2 billion euros a year ago.The company reported:Adjusted earnings of 65 cents, beating the consensus of 38 cents.Sales reached $14.45 billion (13.74 billion euros), beating the consensus of $13.39 billion.EBITDA before restructuring and litigation charges fell 7% year-on-year to 4 billion euros in the first quarter.Earnings were held back by the business performance in the Cro ...
CNH’s new Strategic Business Plan set to enhance product leadership and expand margins
Globenewswire· 2025-05-08 16:00
Core Insights - CNH presented its Strategic Business Plan (SBP) at the Investor Day 2025, outlining a clear path for growth and cost efficiency [2][3] - The company aims to consolidate its position as a leading player in agriculture and construction markets while targeting significant margin improvements [4][12] Group 1: Strategic Goals - CNH aims to be the 1 or 2 player in all major markets during the plan period [4][12] - The company targets a 16-17% mid-cycle adjusted EBIT margin in Agriculture by 2030 [10][12] - For the Construction segment, CNH is targeting a 7-8% mid-cycle adjusted EBIT margin by 2030 [14] Group 2: Product Development and Technology - CNH will enhance product leadership through new launches and updates across its agricultural equipment lineup, including a full refresh of tractors and advanced combine harvesters [5][6] - The integration of Precision Tech, including AI capabilities and agronomic sensors, will be a key focus, with expectations that Precision Tech sales will nearly double as a percentage of total Agriculture Net Sales by 2030 [7][12] Group 3: Market Strategy - A new go-to-market strategy will focus on an integrated dealer network and brand strategy to improve customer engagement and service [8][9] - The company plans to invest approximately 100 basis points of annual margin over the next five years in growth-oriented dealers [9] Group 4: Operational Efficiency - CNH is committed to delivering over $550 million in operational and quality cost improvements by 2030 to support margin expansion [13][12] - The company will focus on operational efficiencies through strategic sourcing, plant efficiencies, and enhanced product reliability [13] Group 5: Shareholder Returns - CNH plans to increase through-cycle Industrial cash generation by 25% and return substantially all Industrial Free Cash Flow to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks [18][17]
CNH's new Strategic Business Plan set to enhance product leadership and expand margins
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-05-08 16:00
CNH’s new Strategic Business Plan set to enhance product leadership and expand margins CNH’s new Strategic Business Plan will: Consolidate its position as the #1 or #2 player in all major marketsTarget a 16-17% Agriculture mid-cycle adjusted EBIT margin by 2030 Execute an additional $550M+ in run-rate operational and quality cost improvements Increase through-cycle Industrial cash generation by 25% Key strategy pillars include: Advancing Iron + Tech integration. Precision Tech sales will nearly double as ...