Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. announces today its results for the first quarter of FY 2022 ended September 30, 2021

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Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. (NASDAQ: CRESY), an Argentine agricultural leader, reported a net result of ARS 2,838 million for Q1 FY 2022, a significant decline from ARS 11,476 million in Q1 FY 2021. Adjusted EBITDA fell by 31.5% to ARS 5,381 million, largely due to urban business performance, despite stable agribusiness segment earnings of ARS 3,593 million. The company aims to plant 262,000 hectares amidst rising costs but higher international commodity prices. Notably, two farm sales by subsidiary Brasilagro totalled BRL 719.1 million.

Positive

• Agricultural business revenue increased to ARS 12,878 million from ARS 10,040 million year-over-year.
• Urban properties revenues improved significantly, rising to ARS 3,430 million from ARS 1,857 million year-over-year.
• Successfully reduced average financing costs by issuing USD 60.6 million in local market debt.

Negative

• Net profits down significantly from ARS 11,476 million to ARS 2,838 million year-over-year.
• Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 31.5% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating potential operational challenges.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. (NASDAQ: CRESY, BYMA: CRES), leading Argentine agricultural company, announces today its results for the first quarter of FY 2022 ended September 30, 2021.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The net result for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 recorded a gain of ARS 2,838 million compared to ARS 11,476 million in the same period of 2021.
• Adjusted EBITDA for the period reached ARS 5,381 million, 31.5% lower than the same period in 2021, a reduction mainly explained by the urban business. Adjusted EBITDA of the agribusiness segments reached ARS 3,593 million, in line with the same period of previous fiscal year.
• The 2022 campaign is developing with higher international commodity prices and margins than the previous one, although with rising costs. We expect to plant approximately 262,000 ha.
• During the quarter, our subsidiary Brasilagro sold a fraction of its Rio do Meio farm for BRL 130.1 million and subsequently, completed the sale of a fraction of its Alto Taquarí farm for BRL 589.0 million.
• In financial matters, during the quarter we issued debt in the local market for the sum of USD 60.6 million, reducing the average financing cost of the company.

 

Financial Highlights
(In millions of Argentine Pesos)
3M FY 2022 ended September 30, 2021
Income Statement	09/30/2021	09/30/2020
Agricultural Business Revenue	12,878	10,040
Agricultural Business Gross Profit	3,132	3,398
Urban Properties Revenues	3,430	1,857
Urban Properties Gross Profit	2,682	864
Consolidated Gross Profit	5,711	3,764
Consolidated (Loss) / Profit from Operations	(2,573)	36,717
Profit for the Period	2,838	11,476
Attributable to:
Cresud's Shareholders	2,040	4,411
Non-Controlling interest	798	7,065
EPS (Basic)	4.82	8.84
EPS (Diluted)	4.08	8.57
Balance Sheet	09/30/2021	06/30/2021
Current Assets	67,907	76,477
Non-Current Assets	281,885	294,181
Total Assets	349,792	370,658
Current Liabilities	59,599	76,966
Non-Current Liabilities	176,852	177,969
Total Liabilities	236,451	254,935
Non-Controlling Interest	77,826	80,265
Shareholders' Equity	113,341	115,723

Cresud, leading Argentinean agricultural company with a growing presence in Latin American countries, cordially invites you to participate in its first quarter of the FY 2022 Results Conference Call on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 09:00 AM Eastern Time / 11:00 AM BA Time.

To access the Webinar:
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Webinar ID: 851 1503 0304
Password: 903016

In addition, you can participate communicating to this numbers:

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FAQ

What were Cresud's earnings for the first quarter of FY 2022?

Cresud reported net earnings of ARS 2,838 million for Q1 FY 2022.

How did Cresud's adjusted EBITDA perform in Q1 FY 2022?

Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 FY 2022 was ARS 5,381 million, a 31.5% decrease from the previous year.

What is the agricultural revenue reported by Cresud for Q1 FY 2022?

Cresud's agricultural business revenue for Q1 FY 2022 was ARS 12,878 million.

Did Cresud experience any significant farm sales recently?

Yes, Cresud's subsidiary Brasilagro sold parts of two farms for a total of BRL 719.1 million.

What are Cresud's plans for the upcoming planting season?

Cresud plans to plant approximately 262,000 hectares in the upcoming season.