ADECOAGRO S.A. - AGRO STOCK NEWS

Adecoagro S.A. reports 6.5% higher gross sales in 2Q23 and 11.3% higher in 6M23. Adjusted EBITDA increases 15.2% in 2Q23 and 10.1% in 6M23. Adjusted net income in 2Q23 is $42.4 million, 3.7% lower YoY. Net debt/LTM Adjusted EBITDA is 1.9x. Sugar, Ethanol & Energy business sees 12.0% higher Adjusted EBITDA in 2Q23. Crops, Rice, Dairy & Land Transformation business has 21.8% higher Adjusted EBITDA in 2Q23. Share repurchase of 1.7 million shares at an average price of $8.54 per share. Cash dividend of $17.5 million paid in May 2023.

Adecoagro S.A. (NYSE: AGRO), a leader in sustainable production in South America, announced the filing of its Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, with the SEC on April 26, 2023. The Form 20-F contains the Company’s audited financial statements, which can be accessed on the SEC's website or the Company's own website under the "Investors" section. Shareholders can request a free hard copy of the financial statements from the investor relations team. Adecoagro operates across Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, managing 219.8 thousand hectares of farmland and producing over 2.8 million tons of agricultural products annually.

Adecoagro S.A. (NYSE: AGRO) reported its fourth quarter and full-year results for 2022, highlighting a significant growth in net sales, which increased by 19.3% in 4Q22 and 23.8% for the year. The firm achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $433 million, consistent with 2021, despite rising global costs. Key highlights include an adjusted free cash flow from operations of $141 million, enabling a minimum distribution of $56.5 million in 2023 via dividends and buybacks. Notably, the Sugar, Ethanol & Energy segment drove a 55.5% growth in 4Q22 adjusted EBITDA. The company remains optimistic, predicting a 15% increase in crushing volume for 2023.

Adecoagro S.A. (NYSE: AGRO) announced the appointment of Emilio Federico Gnecco as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 8, 2023. He succeeds Carlos Alberto Boero Hughes, who is moving on to new opportunities. Gnecco has been with Adecoagro since 2005 as Chief Legal Officer, managing corporate legal matters and compliance. The CEO, Mariano Bosch, expressed confidence in Gnecco's capabilities, citing his extensive experience and knowledge of the company's operations. Adecoagro operates in South America, managing 219.8 thousand hectares of farmland and producing over 2.8 million tons of agricultural products.

Adecoagro S.A. (NYSE: AGRO) reported its 3Q22 results, showcasing a 22.6% year-over-year increase in net sales to $378 million. However, adjusted EBITDA dropped 11.0% during 9M22. The company will pay a cash dividend of $17.5 million on November 17, marking its second installment of a total annual cash dividend of $35 million. The farming and land transformation businesses faced challenges, with a 31.1% decline in adjusted EBITDA attributed to lower contributions from crops and rice. Despite a reduction in net income to $22.6 million, adjusted net income outperformed expectations at $47.2 million.

Adecoagro S.A. (NYSE: AGRO), a leading agro-industrial company in South America, has announced a cash dividend distribution of $17.5 million, equating to approximately $0.16020082 per share. This dividend is for shareholders on record as of November 2, 2022, and will be payable on November 17, 2022. This is the second installment of a two-tranche cash dividend, with the first paid on May 17, 2022. A 15% Luxembourg withholding tax will apply to the gross cash dividend.

Adecoagro S.A. (NYSE: AGRO) reported strong financial performance for 2Q22, with net sales increasing by 33.3% year-over-year to $118 million, driven by robust prices and an effective commercial strategy. Adjusted net income rose to $44 million, reflecting significant operational gains despite cost pressures. The Sugar, Ethanol & Energy division achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $104.4 million, up 41.8% year-over-year, fueled by strategic production decisions and record ethanol sales. However, the Farming & Land Transformation business experienced a 37.3% decline in adjusted EBITDA due to challenges in crop yields and rising input costs.