Corteva Inc - CTVA STOCK NEWS

Corteva reported its Q4 and FY 2020 financial results on February 3, 2021. For Q4, net sales reached $3.21 billion, reflecting an 8% increase year-over-year. EPS rose significantly to $0.13 from $0.03, and the loss from continuing operations decreased to $99 million. For FY 2020, net sales totaled $14.2 billion, up 3%, with EPS at $0.98, a 4,800% increase compared to 2019. Operating EPS and EBITDA also showed positive growth, highlighting the company's resilience amid economic challenges.

DuPont, Corteva, and Chemours have reached a binding agreement to settle disputes related to Chemours' 2015 spin-off. This includes a cost-sharing arrangement for PFAS liabilities and an escrow account totaling $1 billion over eight years. DuPont and Corteva will split costs up to $2 billion, with Chemours contributing additional funds. The companies will also resolve PFOA litigation in Ohio for $83 million, with contributions from each firm. The agreement aims to provide security for shareholders against future environmental claims.

Corteva (NYSE: CTVA) has received notice from Starboard Value about its intent to nominate individuals for election to the Board of Directors at the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Corteva's leadership acknowledges Starboard's feedback but emphasizes a lack of specific operational recommendations. Corteva has seen an 80% total shareholder return since its spinoff and reported 6% organic net sales growth in Seed and 7% in Crop Protection in 2020. The company is focused on capital returns, having returned approximately $882 million to investors and anticipates completing its $1 billion share repurchase program early.

Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) has announced a common stock dividend of 13 cents per share, set to be paid on March 15, 2021, to shareholders recorded by March 1, 2021. This decision reflects Corteva's commitment to returning value to its shareholders while emphasizing its ongoing growth strategy and robust financial health. The company continues to strengthen its market position as a leading agriculture entity, providing diverse solutions to enhance productivity and profitability for farmers globally.

Starboard Value LP, a major shareholder of Corteva (CTVA), has sent a letter to Chairman Gregory Page expressing its intent to influence the company's direction. Starboard plans to file a preliminary proxy statement to solicit votes for its slate of director nominees at Corteva's upcoming annual meeting. As of now, Starboard beneficially owns approximately 14.4 million shares in Corteva, aiming to unlock shareholder value through strategic engagement.

Corteva announced the appointment of Sam Eathington, Ph.D., as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer effective January 1, 2021. Eathington joins from The Climate Corporation and has nearly two decades of experience in quantitative traits and molecular breeding at Monsanto. His leadership aims to advance agricultural innovation and sustainability while enhancing Corteva's product portfolio. Eathington replaces Neal Gutterson, who retired at the end of 2020. Corteva emphasizes its commitment to helping farmers thrive through a robust pipeline of innovative products.

Corteva (NYSE: CTVA) announced that CEO James C. Collins, Jr. will speak at the Citi Basic Materials Virtual Conference on December 2, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The event will be webcast live, with a replay available until December 2, 2021. Interested participants can register and access materials on the Corteva Investor Relations website.

Corteva is a global agriculture company specializing in seed, crop protection, and digital solutions.

Corteva (NYSE: CTVA) announced that its CEO, James C. Collins, Jr., will present at the Morgan Stanley Global Chemicals, Agriculture and Packaging Virtual Conference at 8:15 a.m. Eastern Time on November 10, 2020. The event will be webcast live, with a replay available until November 10, 2021. Interested parties can register and access related materials through the Corteva Investor Relations website. Corteva operates as a leading agriculture company, focusing on a diverse portfolio of seed, crop protection, and digital solutions.

Corteva reported its third-quarter 2020 financial results, revealing a net sales decline of 3% year-over-year at $1.86 billion. However, organic sales grew by 9%, driven by a robust performance in Crop Protection, which saw a 9% increase in net sales. The company faced a GAAP loss from continuing operations of $390 million, translating to an EPS of $(0.52). Despite challenges in the Seed segment, which experienced a 23% decline in net sales, Corteva reaffirmed its full-year guidance, expecting net sales growth of 1-2% and operating EBITDA between $1.9 billion and $2 billion.