Adecoagro S A - AGRO STOCK NEWS

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.

Adecoagro S.A. (NYSE: AGRO) reported its Q1 2022 results with net income soaring to $65.2 million, a 3.4x increase year-over-year, while adjusted EBITDA fell by 20.8% to $86.5 million, primarily due to lower yields and prices in its rice segment. The company declared a cash dividend of $35 million, payable in two installments, with $17.5 million on May 17, 2022. Additionally, Adecoagro's strong performance in sugar and ethanol sales helped offset some losses from the agricultural sector, particularly rice, which suffered due to adverse weather.

Adecoagro S.A. (NYSE: AGRO) announced the filing of its Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, with the SEC. The document can be accessed on the SEC's website or in the 'Investors' section of Adecoagro's official website. Shareholders can request a hard copy of the audited financial statements at no charge. The company operates over 219.8 thousand hectares in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, producing more than 2.7 million tons of agricultural products and over 1 million MWh of bioelectricity, highlighting its significant role in South America's agro-industrial sector.

Adecoagro S.A. (NYSE: AGRO) announced a cash dividend distribution of $17.5 million, equating to approximately $0.1571 per share.

The dividend will be payable to shareholders on record as of May 2, 2022, with payment set for May 17, 2022. This marks the first installment of a two-part dividend, with the second installment expected around November 2022, both subject to a 15% Luxembourg withholding tax.

Adecoagro S.A. (NYSE: AGRO) reported significant financial results for the year ended December 31, 2021. Gross sales reached $1.1 billion, a 33.5% increase year-over-year. Adjusted net income for 2021 stood at $156.8 million. The company announced a minimum dividend distribution of $35 million in 2022, alongside a share repurchase of 6.2 million shares. Additionally, Adecoagro plans to acquire rice production operations in Uruguay for approximately $18 million, aiming for an annual Adjusted EBITDA contribution of $10 million.