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FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) is a global leader in agricultural sciences, providing innovative crop protection solutions to farmers worldwide. With over a century of experience, FMC serves agricultural, industrial, and consumer markets, offering products that enhance food and beverage quality, pharmaceutical delivery, and sustainability. The company is dedicated to its mission of helping growers produce food, feed, fiber, and fuel for a growing global population while adapting to environmental changes.
FMC's portfolio includes a balanced range of products across various geographies and crop types. The company has significantly expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, making it one of the top five largest patented crop protection companies globally. Their R&D pipeline focuses on developing new products, including biologicals, to meet the evolving needs of modern agriculture.
Recent achievements include the launch of Premio® Star insecticide in Brazil and the development of novel bioinsecticides through a partnership with AgroSpheres. FMC's robust R&D efforts are further supported by collaborations with technology companies like Optibrium, integrating AI to accelerate new product discovery.
FMC reported a challenging financial year in 2023 due to market conditions, but the company remains resilient. For 2024, FMC forecasts revenue growth driven by new product launches and strategic cost management. The company continues to invest in its biologicals platform, evidenced by a commercial agreement with Novonesis in Canada to bring advanced biological solutions to farmers.
FMC’s global presence includes 6,200 employees across 100 sites. The company is committed to sustainable agriculture, focusing on the discovery of new active ingredients for herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, and the development of environmentally friendly product formulations and technologies.
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FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) has announced the retirement of Marc Hullebroeck, the current president of the EMEA region, effective June 30, 2021, after a 31-year career with the company. He will be succeeded by Sebastia Pons, who is currently the director of Portfolio Strategy and Strategic Marketing for the EMEA region, starting July 1, 2021. Pons brings over 20 years of experience from DuPont and has worked closely with Hullebroeck. FMC emphasizes the leadership transition will continue to support its business strategy in the agriculture sector.
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) has received a new mode of action classification for its herbicide molecule, tetflupyrolimet, marking a significant development in crop protection. This is the first active ingredient classified under Group 28 by HRAC and WSSA in over 30 years. Expected to launch in 2023, tetflupyrolimet aims to tackle critical grass and broadleaf weeds in rice, with potential testing in other crops like sugarcane and soybeans. The innovation follows extensive research, screening over 60,000 compounds, to address the growing challenge of weed resistance.
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) will release its first quarter 2021 earnings on May 5, 2021, after market close. A webcast conference call is scheduled for May 6, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Interested parties can access the call via the FMC investor relations website. The company provides innovative agricultural solutions globally, supporting growers with a robust product portfolio.
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) has announced a strategic collaboration with UPL Ltd. to enhance the manufacturing and distribution of Rynaxypyr® active ingredient globally. The multi-year agreement will enable UPL to access and distribute FMC's Rynaxypyr® products while FMC will expand its manufacturing capacity via toll manufacturing in India. This partnership supports FMC's growth strategy in the agricultural sector, particularly in diamide technology, which has seen double-digit growth since 2017.
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) has declared a quarterly dividend of 48 cents per share, payable on April 15, 2021, to shareholders on record by March 31, 2021. The company, specializing in agricultural sciences, offers solutions through its diverse product portfolio, including crop protection and pest management. FMC employs about 6,400 people globally and is committed to innovating for growers worldwide.
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) will participate in the Bank of America Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on March 3 at 1:00 p.m. ET, featuring CEO Mark Douglas and CFO Andrew Sandifer. Additionally, Dr. Kathleen Shelton, CTO, will engage in a panel discussion on March 4 at 10:00 a.m. ET, focusing on the outlook for crop protection. The events will be available via live webcast at fmc's investor relations site. FMC develops innovative agricultural solutions and employs approximately 6,400 staff globally.
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announced that Pierre Brondeau will transition from his role as executive chairman effective April 27, 2021, prior to the Annual Meeting. He will retire as an employee but has agreed to be re-nominated as a director, continuing his role as chairman in a non-employee capacity if re-elected. This shift follows a previous CEO transition to Mark Douglas in June 2020. The Board's governance plan aims to strengthen leadership with a non-employee chairman and an independent lead director.
FMC Corporation reported fourth-quarter 2020 revenue of $1.15 billion, a 4% decline year-over-year, but an organic growth of 2% excluding foreign currency impacts. GAAP net income surged to $47 million from a loss of $3 million in Q4 2019. For the full year, revenue was $4.64 billion, marking a 1% growth. Looking ahead, FMC anticipates 2021 revenue between $4.9 billion and $5.1 billion, representing an 8% increase at the midpoint. However, Q1 2021 is projected to see a revenue decrease of 7% compared to Q1 2020.
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) has announced that its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held via live webcast on April 27, 2021, at 2 p.m. ET. Investors can access the meeting instructions on the Company’s investor relations website. FMC is recognized for its innovative solutions in agricultural sciences and provides a diverse product portfolio, including insect control and herbicides. The company employs approximately 6,400 people globally. Following the annual meeting, critical information will be shared on the investor website instead of via press release.
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) has announced a strategic partnership with Novozymes to co-develop enzyme-based crop protection solutions. This multi-year collaboration focuses on enzyme biocontrol technology for the fungicide and insecticide markets, targeting key soybean diseases like Asian Soybean Rust. FMC will act as the commercial partner while Novozymes will handle manufacturing. The venture aims to create innovative biological solutions that address pest management challenges sustainably and efficiently. FMC has over 30 biological products on the market and plans to launch four new biopesticides within four years.
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