Corteva, Inc. - CTVA STOCK NEWS

Corteva unveiled its 2024 strategy at its Investor Day, focusing on addressing global challenges through innovation in food security, climate change, and energy transition. The company announced a new financial framework through 2027, targeting $1 billion in incremental net sales from growth platforms, ~$1 billion in cost deflation and productivity benefits, and $4.5 billion in shareholder returns.

The strategy includes six growth platforms: seed and trait out-licensing, biologicals (targeting $1 billion in annual revenues by decade's end), new crop protection technologies, gene editing, biofuels, and hybrid wheat. The company invests ~8% of sales in R&D, equivalent to $4 million daily.

Corteva (NYSE: CTVA) has announced a new $3 billion share repurchase program, effective immediately with no expiration date. This program is additional to the existing $2 billion program from September 2022, which had $750 million remaining as of September 30, 2024. The company will conduct repurchases through open-market or private transactions, with timing and volume depending on market conditions and other factors. This initiative, along with a recent dividend increase, reflects the company's strong financial outlook and commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Corteva announced a breakthrough in wheat technology with a first-of-its-kind, proprietary non-GMO hybrid system. The technology is expected to increase yield potential by 10% while maintaining resource usage and show 20% higher yields in water-stressed environments compared to elite varieties. The company's proprietary system works in 100% of wheat germplasm, enabling faster genetic gains and commercial-scale seed delivery. Corteva plans to launch hybrid Hard Red Winter wheat in North America by 2027.

Corteva (NYSE: CTVA) and bp announced their intent to form a joint venture focused on producing crop-based biofuel feedstocks for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The partnership aims to deliver one million metric tons of biofuel feedstocks annually by mid-2030s. Corteva will contract farmers in North and South America, and Europe to grow mustard seed, sunflower, and canola feedstocks. The initiative aligns with EU's SAF mandate requiring 20% SAF by 2035 and 70% by 2050 at EU airports. The companies plan to finalize agreements in 2025 with operations starting later that year.

Corteva (NYSE: CTVA) reported Q3 2024 financial results showing declining performance. Net sales decreased 10% to $2.33B, with a net loss of $519M. Year-to-date net sales declined 4% to $12.93B with income of $913M. Seed sales showed price gains but volume declines due to reduced corn planted area in Latin America. Crop Protection sales decreased 9% due to weather and destocking impacts.

The company updated its 2024 guidance, expecting net sales of $17.0-17.2B and Operating EBITDA of $3.35-3.45B. For 2025, preliminary outlook projects net sales of $17.3-17.7B and Operating EBITDA of $3.6-4.0B.

Corteva (NYSE: CTVA) has announced its Board of Directors approved a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.17 per share, payable December 16, 2024, to shareholders of record on December 2, 2024. Additionally, EIDP, a wholly owned subsidiary of Corteva, declared preferred stock dividends of $1.12-1/2 per share on the $4.50 series and $0.87-1/2 per share on the $3.50 series, both payable January 23, 2025, to stockholders of record on January 8, 2025.

Corteva (NYSE: CTVA) has appointed Judd O'Connor as the new Executive Vice President (EVP) of its Seed Business Unit, effective December 1, 2024. O'Connor, a 25-year veteran of Corteva and its heritage companies, will succeed Tim Glenn, who will serve as a Strategic Advisor until his retirement in Q1 2025. O'Connor previously served as President of Corteva's North America business and has extensive global experience, including roles in Latin America and leading integration efforts during the Dow-DuPont merger.

CEO Chuck Magro praised O'Connor's deep customer insights and operational expertise. O'Connor expressed enthusiasm for leading the seed business and leveraging technology to support farmers. Glenn, who has served the company for over 30 years, expressed pride in the Seed business's global impact and confidence in O'Connor's leadership.

Micropep Technologies, the global leader in micropeptide crop protection technologies, has successfully closed its Series B funding round with an additional $11 million commitment. This investment, from new investors Corteva Inc. and Sparkfood SA, along with existing investors, brings the total Series B round to $40 million and elevates the company's total funding to over $60 million.

The capital will support Micropep's pipeline of sustainable micropeptide solutions using its proprietary discovery platform, Krisalix™. This platform allows researchers to discover new micropeptide molecules efficiently for more effective and environmentally friendly crop protection. Micropeptides offer novel crop protection options for farmers, combining new modes of action, safety, strong efficacy, and affordability.

This funding will extend Micropep's market position, strengthen partnerships, and build new relationships within the industry, ultimately bringing micropeptide-based products to farmers worldwide.

Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Chuck Magro, will be speaking at the 2024 BMO Ag-Apalooza event. The presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The event will be webcast live and can be accessed through the Corteva Investor Relations website. For those unable to attend the live presentation, a replay will be made available 24 hours after the event and will remain accessible until October 24, 2024.

This presentation provides an opportunity for investors and interested parties to gain insights into Corteva's current operations and future strategies directly from the company's top executive.