FMC Corporation provides update to third quarter expectations and full year 2023 outlook
- FMC Corporation expects revenue in the third quarter to be $982 million with adjusted EBITDA of $175 million and adjusted earnings per share of $0.44.
- The company is revising its fourth quarter and full year outlook based on the current demand environment.
- FMC Corporation has initiated an immediate restructuring process in Brazil and will discuss these actions and its 2024 outlook at its Investor Day on November 16th.
- The destocking behavior in Brazil and other regions is expected to continue, impacting sales volumes.
- The magnitude of destocking in Brazil was greater than anticipated, leading to a reduction in revenue and earnings outlook.
- Third quarter revenue and earnings outlook reduced primarily due to lower volumes in
Latin America as destocking was more severe than anticipated - Results in EMEA,
Asia andNorth America were broadly in line with expectations - Company initiates an immediate restructuring process in
Brazil and launches a broader, more comprehensive process to review and adjust total Company cost structure
Based on the current demand environment, the Company is revising its fourth quarter and full year outlook.
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"During the third quarter we observed continued channel destocking in all regions; however, the magnitude of the destocking in
Information in this news release is preliminary and intended to be an outlook update. The Company will provide more detail on topics such as cash flow via its upcoming earnings release. FMC will announce its third quarter 2023 earnings on Monday, October 30, 2023, after the stock market close with a webcast conference call on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. ET.
About FMC
FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC's innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers, crop advisers and turf and pest management professionals to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. With approximately 6,600 employees at more than 100 sites worldwide, FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Visit fmc.com to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn®.
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1. | Although we provide forecasts for adjusted earnings per share, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow (non-GAAP financial measures), we are not able to forecast the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Certain elements of the composition of the GAAP amounts are not predictable, making it impractical for us to forecast. Such elements include, but are not limited to, restructuring, acquisition charges, and discontinued operations. As a result, no GAAP outlook is provided. |
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