UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of March 2019
Commission File Number: 001-35052
Adecoagro S.A.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Vertigo Naos Building 6,
Rue Eugene Ruppert,
L-2453, Luxembourg
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
(Address of principal executive offices)
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR END, DECEMBER 2018
On March 14, 2019, the registrant issued a press release pertaining to its results of operations for the year end December, 2018 (the “Release”). Registrant hereby furnishes the attached copy of the Release to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The financial and operational information contained in the Release is based on audited consolidated financial statements presented in U.S. dollars and prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
The attachment contains forward-looking statements. The registrant desires to qualify for the “safe-harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and consequently is hereby including cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause the registrant’s actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the attachment.
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SIGNATURES
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| By /s/ Carlos A. Boero Hughes |
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| Name: Carlos A. Boero Hughes |
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| Title: Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer |
Date: March 14, 2019
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| | | | Adecoagro´s Adjusted EBITDA in 2018 reached $314.7 million, 13.9% higher year-over-year | | |
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| English Conference Call | | Luxembourg, March 14, 2019 - Adecoagro S.A. (NYSE: AGRO, Bloomberg: AGRO US, Reuters: AGRO.K), a leading agroindustrial company in South America, announced today its results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. The financial information contained in this press release is based on audited condensed consolidated financial statements presented in US dollars and prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) except for Non - IFRS measures. Please refer to page 30 for a definition and reconciliation to IFRS of the Non - IFRS measures used in this report. | | |
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| Tel: +1 (844) 435-0324 | | | Gross Sales | 226,514 | 275,569 | (17.8)% | 810,609 | 933,178 | (13.1)% | | |
| Participants calling from the US | | | Net Sales (1) | 213,570 | 261,981 | (18.5)% | 770,196 | 626,888 | 22.9% | | |
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| Investor Relations | | | Farming & Land Transformation | (4,004) | 13,077 | (130.6)% | 96,418 | 50,656 | 90.3% | | |
| Charlie Boero Hughes | | | Sugar, Ethanol & Energy | 45,434 | 81,334 | (44.1)% | 238,284 | 247,301 | (3.6)% | | |
| CFO | | | Corporate Expenses | (5,285) | (5,335) | (0.9)% | (19,971) | (21,664) | (7.8)% | | |
| Juan Ignacio Galleano | | | Total Adjusted EBITDA | 36,145 | 89,076 | (59.4)% | 314,731 | 276,293 | 13.9% | | |
| IR Manager | | | Adjusted EBITDA Margin (2) | 16.9% | 34.0% | (50.2)% | 40.9% | 30.7% | 33.0% | | |
| | | | | Adj. EBITDA Margin net of 3rd party commercialization.(3) | 18.1% | 41.5% | (56.3)% | 47.3% | 37.7% | 25.5% | | |
| | | | | Net Income | (4,255) | 5,440 | (178.2)% | (23,233) | 14,975 | (255.1)% | | |
| Email | | | Adjusted Net Income(4) | (16,927) | 35,039 | (148.3)% | 91,318 | 70,139 | 30.2% | | |
| ir@adecoagro.com | | | | Farming Planted Area (Hectares) | 232,796 | 224,877 | 3.5% | 232,796 | 224,877 | 3.5% | | |
| | | | | Sugarcane Plantation Area (Hectares) | 153,690 | 143,617 | 7.0% | 153,690 | 143,617 | 7.0% | | |
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| | | | • Full year 2018 Adjusted EBITDA(3) was $314.7, marking a 13.9% increase compared to the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA margin net of 3rd party commercialization, reached 47.3%, 96 basis points higher than 2017. | | |
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| | | | • Gross sales reached $810.6 million in 2018, 13.1% lower year-over year. | | |
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| | | | • Full year 2018 Adjusted Net Income was $91.3 million, marking a 30.2% increase compared to the previous year. | | |
| | | | (1) Net Sales are equal to Gross Sales minus sales taxes related to sugar, ethanol and energy. (2) Please see “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS measures” starting on page 30 for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT to Profit/Loss. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as consolidated profit from operations before financing and taxation, depreciation, and amortization plus the gains or losses from disposals of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries. Adjusted EBIT is defined as consolidated profit from operations before financing and taxation plus the gains or losses from disposals of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries. Adjusted EBITDA margin and Adjusted EBIT margin are calculated as a percentage of net sales. (3) Adjusted EBITDA margin excluding third party commercialization activities is defined as the consolidated Adjusted EBITDA net of the Adjusted EBITDA generated by the commercialization of third party sugar, grains and energy, divided by consolidated gross sales net of those generated by the commercialization of third party sugar, grains and energy. We net 3rd party commercialization results to highlight the margin generated by our own production. (4) We define Adjusted Net Income as (i)( Profit/(Loss) of the period year, plus (ii) any non cash finance costs resulting from foreign exchange losses for such period, which breakdown composed both Exchange Differences and Cash Flow Hedge Transfer from Equity, net of the related income tax effects plus (iii) gains or losses from disposals of non controlling interests in subsidiaries whose main underlying asset is farmland, which are relieved in our Shareholders Equity under the line item. "Reserve from the sale of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries plus (iv) the reversal of the aforementioned income tax effect, plus (v) the inflation accounting effects, plus (vi) the revaluation results from the hectares hold as investment property | | |
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◦ | In our Sugar, Ethanol & Energy business, Adjusted EBITDA reached 238.3 million in 2018, $9.0 million or 3.6% lower year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA was positively affected by: (i) the full maximization of ethanol production, allowing us to profit from higher relative prices (hydrous and anhydrous ethanol traded at a 26.1% and 32.0% premium to sugar, respectively) almost 74% total TRS produced was diverted to ethanol, an all-time record, (ii) higher crushing activities which contributed to fixed costs dilution, resulting in a 22.8% reduction in total cash cost of production. Higher cane availability, coupled with adequate weather during November and December, explained the 10.9% increase in milling operations. At the same time, improved efficiencies at the agricultural and industrial level contributed to higher crushing activities. These were reflected in the 2.8% increase in milling per hour, year-over-year; (iii) a $12.9 million higher gain derived from the mark-to-market of our commodity hedge position. These positive effects were offset by lower sales mainly as a result of lower average realized selling prices, measured in USD, higher ethanol carry to profit from higher prices in the off-season; coupled with a non-cash loss resulting from the fair value of the unharvested cane. |
On a quarterly basis, the Sugar, Ethanol & Energy business delivered outstanding operational performance. The combination of dry weather during November and December, sugarcane availability and operational efficiency enabled our mills to crush 2.7 million tons, 24.8% higher compared to 4Q17. Our lower costs of production were fully offset by lower selling prices coupled with a negative non-cash result derived from the mark-to-market of the unharvested sugarcane.
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◦ | Adjusted EBITDA in our Farming and Land Transformation businesses reached $96.4 million in 2018, $45.8 million or 90.3% higher year-over-year. This increase is primarily related to (i) the $36.2 million in EBITDA generated by the sale of Rio de Janeiro and Conquista farms during 2Q18, (ii) the better performance of our Crops and Rice businesses. Enhanced operational efficiencies and the depreciation of the Argentine Peso, which allowed us to further reduce total cost of production, were responsible for the $9.0 and $6.6 million increase in our Crops and Rice businesses´ EBITDA, respectively. These positive results were partially offset by the $5.1 million EBITDA reduction in results in our dairy business, mainly driven by lower average selling prices. |
On a quarterly basis, Adjusted EBITDA was negative $4.0 million, $17.1 million lower compared to the same period of last year. This decrease is primarily explained by the performance of our Rice and Dairy businesses. The postponement of rice sales towards to 1Q19 resulted in lower EBITDA generation. As for dairy, the 15.1% reduction in average selling prices explain the $3.6 million decrease, year-over-year.
Net Income in 2018 resulted in a loss of $23.2 million, compared to a $15.0 million gain recorded in the same period of last year. Higher EBITDA generation, as a result of better economic performance was offset by: (i) the $183.2 million non-cash loss derived from the revaluation of our U.S. dollar denominated financial debt, measured in local currency; coupled with (ii) a $15.7 million loss resulting from the application of IAS 21: "The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates" .
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◦ | Adjusted Net Income, a concept we introduced in 2018 to more accurately provide a proxy cash metric, by definition, excludes: (i) any non-cash result derived from bilateral exchange variations, (ii) any revaluation result from the hectares held as investment property, (iii) any inflation accounting result; and includes (iv) any gains or losses from disposals of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries whose main underlying asset is farmland (the latter is already included in Adj. EBITDA). We believe Adjusted Net Income is a more appropriate metric to reflect the Company´s performance. In 2018, Adjusted Net Income reached $91.3 million, $21.2 million or 30.2% higher compared 2017. (Please refer to page 33 for a reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income to Profit/Loss). |
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Net Income | (4,255) | 5,440 | n.a | (23,233) | 14,975 | n.a |
Foreign exchange losses, net | (5,009) | 20,198 | n.a | 183,195 | 38,708 | 373.3% |
Cash flow hedge - transfer from equity | 18,847 | 10,069 | 87.2% | 26,693 | 20,758 | 28.6% |
Inflation Accounting Effects | (31,558) | — | n.a | (81,928) | — | n.a |
Revaluation Result - Investment Property | 5,048 | (668) | n.a | (13,409) | (4,302) | n.a |
Adjusted Net Income | (16,927) | 35,039 | n.a | 91,318 | 70,139 | 30.2% |
5-Year Plan Update
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◦ | The execution of our 5-year Plan is advancing according to plan. As explained in detail at last investor day, projects are estimated to contribute to a 50% increase in EBITDA and strong cash generation. It should be noted that the projects are of a additional nature, thereby reducing execution risk. This fits perfectly in our long term growth strategy, by vertically integrating our business and making them more robust. |
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◦ | The expansion of our cluster in Mato Grosso do Sul is proceeding according to plan. A total of 48,201 hectares have been secured for planting so far, representing 90.0% of the total hectares needed to fully supply the 3 million tons of additional crushing capacity. Planting operations are also well underway. As a matter of fact, 20,100 hectares have already been planted. We feel confident that we will be able to plant the remaining hectares throughout 2020 and 2021, dependent on normal weather conditions. |
Milk Processing Facilities Investment Update
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◦ | On February 11th, we completed the acquisition of two milk processing plants. The $45 million deal was structured as a cash-for-asset, totally free of debt and other liabilities. |
Both plants are well equipped and strategically located. One is in the city of Morteros , Province of Cordoba, in the center of Argentina´s largest dairy basin. With a total processing capacity of 910 thousand liters per day, this facility will produce powder milk and cheese for the export market. The other plant, located in the city of Chivilcoy,Province of Buenos Aires, is halfway between our dairy free stalls facilities and the City of Buenos Aires, the largest fluid dairy market. Total processing capacity of this facility is to 700 thousand liters per day. This transaction, as was announced in our last investor day is in line with our 5 year Plan and fits perfectly our long term growth strategy. In fact, we are following the same strategy as in our rice and sugar, ethanol and energy businesses. In both cases, being vertically integrated has proven to be the right thing to do. Controlling the supply chain allow us to enhance efficiencies and increase margins. At the same time, apart from synergizing with our already efficient upstream operation, this transaction will enable us with the flexibility to sell into the export and domestic market, based on relative profitability with a view to generate attractive returns.
It´s worth highlighting that we are entering the consumer retail market with products that bear similar characteristics with those of commodities. Indeed, powder milk and UHT milk are largely commoditized and do not require large investment in marketing and branding.
We are confident that this transaction will be accretive to our existing shareholders, with expected ROIC in 20 - 25% range, once stabilized. Results are based on three main pillars; namely (i) being efficient raw milk
producers (raw milk constitutes almost 50% of final products´ total cost), (ii) being efficient processors by having state-of-the art facilities with focus on both quality and cost; and (iii) operating an efficient logistic chain. On this final point, we will rely on third party trucks and distribute exclusively to large distribution centers. At the same time, we are exploring different business-to-business agreements to further enhance margins, going from private label agreements with supermarkets to specific supply agreements. We may also be able to leverage the high quality in milk and stable production of our free stall facilities.
Crops Update
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◦ | Our crops are going through their respective critical stage. Actual conditions are, so far, optimal and we expect yields to be above historical average and significantly higher compared to the previous harvest year. At the same time, higher yields will offset lower planted area due to flooding during December and January of some fields. |
Over the last five years, we have been systematically increasing peanut area, reaching the current 15,608 hectares. This is a crop that fits well into the traditional corn/beans/wheat rotation, reason why we are strategically increasing production, specifically over leased area.
On February 8th, we acquired a peanut processing facility for a total of $10 million - half of its replacement cost - to be paid in three equal yearly installments. The plant is equipped with cutting-edge technology and it has been granted with all the necessary certifications and export permits. It´s worth highlighting that the yearly installment cost fully offset the tolling expenses we paid before the acquisition.
This transaction is in line with our strategy to increase peanut area as it will enable us to control processing activities and develop direct and long term relations with different customers around the world. We expect IRR to be above 30%.
Farmland sale at premium to independent appraisal
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◦ | During January 2019, we completed the sale of Alto Alegre farm, located in Tocantins, for $16.8 million, to be paid in 7 installments. The selling price represents a 33% premium to the latest Cushman and Wakefield´s independent appraisal, as of September 30, 2018. |
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
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◦ | During 2018, our operations have delivered $77.8 million of Adjusted Free Cash Flow from Operations (Adjusted Free Cash Flow before expansion capex), in line with the previous year. Lower sales volume in our Crops business as a result of the drought that hit Argentina at the beginning of 2018, compromising production volumes for the 2017/18 harvest season, coupled with the ethanol carry strategy that we pursued, were offset by lower production costs as a result of enhanced efficiencies and the sale of Rio de Janeiro and Conquista farms during 2Q18. |
Adjusted Free Cash Flow totaled negative $18.1 million, $25.2 million lower compared to the same period of last year. The decrease is fully explained by the higher expansion capex, as we are advancing in the execution of our 5 Year Plan investment projects.
We are confident Adjusted EBITDA and cash flows will increase as we complete the investment cycle and start ramping up our operations.
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Net cash generated from operating activities | 210,915 | 237,113 | (11.0)% |
Net cash used in investing activities | (179,043) | (188,335) | (4.9)% |
Interest paid | (50,021) | (41,612) | 20.2% |
Expansion Capex reversal | 98,011 | 71,891 | 36.3% |
Adjusted Free Cash Flow from Operations | 79,861 | 79,057 | 1.0% |
Expansion Capex | (98,011) | (71,891) | 36.3% |
Adjusted Free Cash Flow (1) | (18,150) | 7,166 | n.a |
(1) Does not include the full application of IASB 21 and 29.
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◦ | The turmoil in oil prices resulted in price volatility the domestic ethanol market during 4Q18. Hydrous prices peaked in October, followed by a sharp selloff ( ~11% in a 7-weeks period). However, according to the ESALQ index, both hydrous and anhydrous were still traded well above the previous quarter (11.4% and 11.9%, respectively). Compared to same period last year, hydrous and anhydrous prices increased by 3.5% and 5.4%, respectively. As reported by UNICA, hydrous sales in 4Q18 were 28.7% higher year-over-year, maintaining the positive trend recorded in the previous quarters and contributing for a positive scenario for the following months. |
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◦ | Sugar prices recovered from the lows observed during 3Q18 and were, on average, 19% higher than the previous quarter. Compared to the same period last year, prices were 12% lower. The rally was supported by the expectations of lower crops in main production areas as CS Brazil, EU, Thailand and India. As a result, the S&D forecast for 2018/19 cycle moved from surplus to a balanced/small deficit. The macro scenario was also constructive for sugar prices, with the Brazilian Real strengthening and oil prices rallying. In addition, oil prices plummeted while speculative funds increased their short positions pressuring sugar prices close to12.00 c/lb area again. Since then, prices recovered once again to over 13.00 c/lb in the wake of strong oil prices and stronger local currency. |
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◦ | Energy spot prices in the southeast region of Brazil during 4Q18 were 60% lower compared to the same period of last year. Prices reached 271.8 BRL/MWh, 123.9 BRL/MWh; and 79.0 BRL/MWh during October, November and December, respectively. However, prices increased in February due to dry weather conditions reaching 500 BRL/MWh. Reservoir levels stand at 26%. Consumption continues to increase on a monthly basis. |
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◦ | Soybean prices increased 10.3% during 4Q18 and were on average 10.9% lower year-over-year. Corn prices increased 2.86% in the quarter and were on average 5.7% higher than a year ago. Prices were mostly driven by the trade war between the US and China, as the rumors over negotiations generated volatility over soybeans and corn prices. In early December, the US and China agreed, at the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires, to a temporary truce in order to reduce trade tensions. According to the agreement, the US and China will refrain from increasing tariffs until March 2020, as both sides work towards a large trade deal. |
2018/19 Harvest Year
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Soybean | 47.411 | 58,280 | (18.6)% |
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Soybean 2nd Crop | 25.621 | 22,919 | 11.8% |
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Corn (1) | 43.449 | 45,911 | (5.0)% |
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Corn 2nd Crop | 4.702 | 10,847 | (56.7)% |
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Corn Silage | 3.211 | 2,573 | 24.8% |
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Wheat (2) | 40.271 | 36,533 | 10.1% |
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Sunflower | 3.825 | 2,869 | 33.3% |
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Cotton | 5.316 | 3,132 | 69.7% |
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Peanut | 15.608 | 9,375 | 66.5% |
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Total Crops | 189.412 | 192,438 | (1.6)% |
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Rice | 40.435 | 40,289 | 0.4% |
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Total Farming | 229.847 | 232,727 | (1.3)% |
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Owned Croppable Area | 110.974 | 124,733 | (11.1)% |
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Second Crop Area | 32,423 | 35,914 | (9.7)% |
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Total Farming Area | 229,847 | 232,727 | (1.3)% |
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(2) Includes barley.
During the second half of 2018, we began our planting activities for the 2018/19 harvest year. Planting activities continued throughout early 2019, and as of the date of this report, we have seeded a total of 229,847 hectares. Owned croppable area reached 111 thousands hectares, 11.1%, or 13,638 hectares lower compared to the previous season. This is mainly explained by the sale of Rio de Janeiro and Conquista farms during 2Q18. Leased area, which varies in size on the basis of return on invested capital, has increased by 19.9%, reaching 86 thousands hectares.
Since mid-December, 2018, Argentina has been suffering from abundant rainfalls, partially affecting seeding operations. Although planted area is expected to slightly decrease compared to the previous harvest season, rains were extremely beneficial for the proper development of most of the crops, thus increasing potential yields. This is the reason why we believe the current 2018/19 harvest season is expected to show strong results, with estimated production levels exceeding those registered in the previous season.
Crops Update
Soybean: 47,411 hectares were successfully seeded , which represents 100% of our revised planting plan.
We planted the soybean crop between mid-October and December according to schedule. Timely and abundant rainfalls during January allowed the crop to develop optimally and we expect above-average yields.
Soybean 2nd crop: As of the day of this report, 25,621 hectares were successfully planted. Crops are developing well.
Corn: As of January 2019, 100% of our corn crop had been seeded. Total planted area reached 48,151 hectars. In an effort to diversify our crop risk and minimize our water requirements, approximately 30% of the area was planted with early corn seeds in September and the remaining 70% of the area was planted with late seed varieties during the end of November and December of 2018. The early corn grew under good conditions favored by adequate rains in December 2018 and the beginning of January 2019, which occurred during the plant flowering or critical growth stage resulting in higher than expected yields. The late corn planted areas are expected to develop normally.
Peanut: 15,608 hectares were successfully seeded, 66.5% higher compared to the 2017/18 harvest season. The crop is developing in excellent conditions, favored by the strong rainfalls during January. We expect yields to be above historical average.
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Farming | 71,541 | 89,899 | (20.4)% | 299,671 | 322,559 | (7.1)% |
Total Sales | 71,541 | 89,899 | (20.4)% | 299,671 | 322,559 | (7.1)% |
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Farming | (4,004) | 13,077 | n.a | 60,191 | 50,656 | 18.8% |
Land Transformation | — | — | n.a | 36,227 | — | n.a |
Total Adjusted EBITDA (1) | (4,004) | 13,077 | n.a | 96,418 | 50,656 | 90.3% |
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Farming | (9,259) | 11,182 | n.a | 50,224 | 44,098 | 13.9% |
Land Transformation | — | — | n.a | 36,227 | — | n.a |
Total Adjusted EBIT (1) | (9,259) | 11,182 | n.a | 86,451 | 44,098 | 96% |
(1) Please see “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS measures” starting on page 30 for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT to Profit/Loss. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as consolidated profit from operations before financing and taxation, depreciation and amortization plus the gains or losses from disposals of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries. Adjusted EBIT is defined as consolidated profit from operations before financing and taxation plus the gains or losses from disposals of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries. Adjusted EBITDA margin and Adjusted EBIT margin are calculated as a percentage of net sales.
Adjusted EBITDA in the Farming and Land Transformation businesses was $96.4 million, $45.8 million, or 90.3% higher year-over-year. The improvement in financial performance is primarily explained by higher margins in our Crops and Rice businesses as a result of enhanced operating efficiencies coupled with cost dilution, measured in USD, as a result of the sharp depreciation of the Argentine Peso; and the sale of Rio de Janeiro and Conquista farms during 2Q18 that generated $36.2 million in EBITDA, compared to 2017 when there were no farm sales. These positive results were partially offset by the $5.1 million reduction in results in our dairy business, mainly driven by lower average selling prices, measured in USD.
On a quarterly basis, Adjusted EBITDA for the Farming business was negative $4.0 million, $17.1 million lower compared to the same period of last year. This decrease is mainly explained by the performance of our Rice and Dairy businesses. The postponement of rice sales toward 1Q19 resulted in lower EBITDA generation. As for dairy, the 15.1% reduction in average selling prices explains the $3.6 million decrease in EBITDA.
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Crops - Highlights |
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Gross Sales | $ thousands | 49,222 | 53,125 | (7.3)% | 164,538 | 197,222 | (16.6)% |
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Adjusted EBITDA | $ thousands | (2,356) | 2,626 | n.a | 34,635 | 25,678 | 34.9% |
Adjusted EBIT | $ thousands | (2,951) | 2,155 | n.a | 32,938 | 24,167 | 36.3% |
Planted Area | hectares | 183,250 | 187,369 | (2.2)% | 183,250 | 187,369 | (2.2)% |
Agricultural activities during the fourth quarter of 2018 consisted mainly of the harvest of winter crops and the planting of summer crops. Profit during the quarter is derived from the harvest of winter crops (wheat & barley), the fair value recognition of summer crops with significant growth as of December 31, the mark-to-market effect of grain inventories and the mark-to-market effect of commodity hedges.
Adjusted EBITDA in our Crops segment was $34.6 million in 2018, 34.9% higher compared to the same period of last year. This is mainly explained by a $13.1 million increase in Changes in Fair Value of Biological Assets and Agricultural Produce and Changes in Net Realizable Value, which reflects the margin recognized throughout the biological growth cycle of our crops. Higher margins are explained by (i) enhanced operating efficiencies and (ii) lower production costs, measured in U.S. dollars, as a result of the depreciation of the Argentine Peso. These positive effects were partially offset by the $2.3 million lower gain from the mark-to-market of our commodity hedge position.
Crop sales in 2018 reached $164.5 million, 16.6% lower year-over-year. As it can be seen, higher prices were fully offset by lower selling volumes. This, as previously mentioned, was fully explained by lower yields due to dry weather conditions. As a result, the 2017/18 harvest season performance was negatively impacted.
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Soybean | 14,008 | 18,550 | (24.5)% | | 47,371 | 53,368 | (11.2)% | | 296 | 348 | (14.9)% |
Corn (1) | 6,962 | 27,186 | (74.4)% | | 41,085 | 246,169 | (83.3)% | | 169,000 | 110 | 53.4% |
Wheat (2) | 25,223 | 5,645 | 346.8% | | 131,337 | 30,892 | 325.1% | | 192,000 | 183 | 5.1% |
Sunflower | 144 | 231 | (37.7)% | | — | 204 | n.a. | | n.m. | 1,131 | n.a |
Cotton Lint | — | 110 | (100.0)% | | — | 238 | n.a. | | n.a | 462 | n.a |
Others | 2,885 | 1,403 | 105.6% | | | 546 | | | | | |
Total | 49,222 | 53,125 | (7.3)% | | 219,792 | 331,417 | (33.7)% | | | | |
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Soybean | 84,217 | 85,527 | (1.5)% | | 264,109 | 282,518 | (6.5)% | | 319 | 303 | 5.3% |
Corn (1) | 38,251 | 82,482 | (53.6)% | | 242,407 | 595,085 | (59.3)% | | 158 | 139 | 13.8% |
Wheat (2) | 32,706 | 16,723 | 95.6% | | 174,541 | 103,566 | 68.5% | | 187 | 161 | 16.0% |
Sunflower | 1,598 | 3,163 | (49.5)% | | 4,599 | 18,793 | (75.5)% | | 347 | 168 | 106.4% |
Cotton Lint | — | 420 | (100.0)% | | — | 1,434 | (100.0)% | | n.a | 293 | n.a |
Others | 7,766 | 8,907 | (12.8)% | | | | | | | | |
Total | 164,538 | 197,222 | (16.6)% | | 685,657 | 667,414 | 2.7% | | | | |
(1) Includes sorghum and peanut
(2) Includes barley
The table on the next page shows the gains or losses from crop production generated in 2018. Our crop operations related to the 2017/18 season, which were harvested between January and June, generated Changes in Fair Value of $29.0 million. As of December 31, 2018, 30,046 hectares pertaining to the 2018/19 harvest (mainly corn, soybean, sunflower and peanut) had attained significant biological growth, generating initial recognition and Changes in Fair Value of biological assets of negative $2.2 million. In addition, 37,459 hectares of 2018/19 winter crops (wheat and barley) had been harvested, generating Changes in Fair Value and Agricultural Produce during 2018 of $9.6 million. As a result, total Changes in Fair Value of Biological Assets and Agricultural Produce during 2018, reached $36.4 million, compared to $17.2 million generated in 2017. The increase is mainly explained by cost dilution, in USD, following the sharp depreciation of the Argentine peso, coupled with higher operating efficiencies. Positive results were partially offset by lower yields as a result of the drought that hit the country during the first half of 2018.
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Crops - Changes in Fair Value Breakdown - as of December 31, 2018 |
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Total Harvested Area | Hectares | 54,768 | 23,030 | 44,777 | 11,549 | 35,519 | 2,863 | 3,132 | 9,375 | 185,013 |
Area harvested in previous periods | Hectares | — | — | — | — | 34,213 | — | — | — | 34,213 |
Area harvested in current period | Hectares | 54,768 | 23,030 | 44,777 | 11,549 | 1,306 | 2,863 | 3,132 | 9,375 | 150,800 |
Changes in Fair Value 12M18 from harvested area 2017/18 (i) | $ thousands | 11,498 | 2,804 | 10,913 | 1,916 | 672 | 215 | (61) | 1,088 | 29,044 |
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Total Planted Area | Hectares | 47,243 | 20,638 | 37,638 | 3,415 | 40,611 | 3,930 | 5,158 | 8,983 | 167,616 |
Area planted in initial growth stages | Hectares | 43,375 | 20,638 | 26,923 | 3,415 | — | (1) | 5,158 | 603 | 100,111 |
Area planted with significant biological growth | Hectares | 3,868 | — | 10,715 | — | 3,152 | 3,931 | — | 8,380 | 30,046 |
Area harvested in current period | Hectares | — | — | — | — | 37,459 | — | — | — | 37,459 |
Changes in Fair Value 12M18 from planted area 2018/19 (ii) | $ thousands | 94 | — | 96 | — | 303 | 52 | — | (2,761) | (2,216) |
Changes in Fair Value 12M18 from harvested area 2018/19 (i) | $ thousands | — | — | — | — | 9,594 | — | — | — | 9,594 |
Total Changes in Fair Value in 12M18 | $ thousands | 11,592 | 2,804 | 11,009 | 1,916 | 10,569 | 267 | (61) | (1,673) | 36,422 |
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Gross Sales | $ thousands | 12,531 | 26,981 | (53.6)% | 100,013 | 86,478 | 15.7% |
Sales of white rice | thousand tons | 21.0 | 44.7 | (53.1)% | 182.1 | 140.5 | 29.6% |
$ per ton | 469.5 | 501.6 | (6.4)% | 447.3 | 493.8 | (9.4)% |
$ thousands | 9,847 | 22,410 | (56.1)% | 81,442 | 69,369 | 17.4% |
Sales of By-products | $ thousands | 2,685 | 4,571 | (41.3)% | 18,572 | 17,109 | 8.5% |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ thousands | (2,384) | 5,272 | n.a | 18,827 | 12,179 | 54.6% |
Adjusted EBIT | $ thousands | (5,540) | 4,218 | n.a | 12,981 | 8,328 | 55.9% |
Area under production | hectares | 40,279 | 39,728 | 1.4% | 40,279 | 39,728 | 1.4% |
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Total Processed Rough Rice(1) | thousand tons | 36.4 | 29.0 | 25.3% | 168.5 | 137.6 | 22.5% |
Ending stock - White Rice | thousand tons | 30.8 | 16.9 | 81.8% | 30.8 | 16.9 | 81.8% |
(1) Expressed in white rice equivalent.
Adjusted EBITDA corresponding to Adecoagro’s 2018 rice segment is primarily explained by the harvest of the 2017/18 crop season during 1Q18 and 2Q18, and the biological growth of the 2018/19 season at year-end. The rice crop is planted during the end of the third quarter, grows mainly throughout the fourth quarter, and is mostly harvested during the first quarter of the following year. Harvested rough rice is processed throughout the year and transformed into white rice, which is sold in the local and export markets year round. The majority of the segment’s margins are generated in the first quarter as the crop is harvested, while only a small portion of the margin is generated as the rice is processed and sold during the fourth quarter.
Rice sales during 2018 reached $100 million, 15.7% higher year-over-year. This was attributable to the 29.6% increase in selling volumes. Rough rice was available and enhanced efficiencies at the industry level, allowed us to increase processing operations from 137.6 thousand tons to 168.5 thousand ton, 22.5% increase year-over-year. Total sales were partially offset by a slight reduction in average selling prices.
Adjusted EBITDA totaled $18.8 million in 2018, marking a 54.6% increase compared to the same period of last year. Higher operational efficiencies at the farm and industry level, coupled with the cost dilution effect as a result of the depreciation of the Argentine peso, explain the increase in margins.
On a quarterly basis, Adjusted EBITDA resulted in a loss of $2.4 million, $7.7 million lower compared to the same period of last year. As previously explained, lower sales as a result of the commercial decision to differ white rice sales to 1Q19, explain the decrease.
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Gross Sales | $ thousands (1) | 9,017 | 9,270 | (2.7%) | 33,201 | 37,523 | (11.5%) |
| million liters (2) | 27.9 | 24.7 | 13.1% | 97.7 | 97.8 | (0.1%) |
| $ per liter (3) | 0.29 | 0.34 | (15.1%) | 0.30 | 0.35 | (14.4%) |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ thousands | 1,049 | 2,801 | (62.5)% | 7,189 | 12,243 | (41.3)% |
Adjusted EBIT | $ thousands | (360) | 4,327 | n.a | 4,936 | 11,206 | (56.0)% |
Milking Cows | Average Heads | 8,035 | 7,166 | 12.1% | 7,581 | 6,967 | 8.8% |
Cow Productivity | Liter/Cow/Day | 37.7 | 38.1 | (1.0%) | 36.6 | 36.6 | (0.0%) |
Total Milk Produced | million liters | 27.9 | 25.1 | 11.0% | 101.3 | 93.2 | 8.8% |
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Our Dairy business continues to deliver strong operational results. During the fourth quarter of 2018, we continued populating our third free stall. This explains the 8.8% increase in our dairy cow herd, year-over-year. Milk productivity reached 36.6 liters per cow per day in line with 2017. Maintaining high productivity levels as the cow herd continues to increase evidence the efficiencies of our operating teams.
Despite higher production volumes, Adjusted EBITDA reached $7.2 million, 41.3% lower year-over-year. This decrease is primarily explained by lower gross sales as a result of the 14.4% reduction in average selling prices, measured in U.S. dollar after the sharp depreciation of the Argentine peso. This negative effect was partially offset by: (i) the reduction in unitary production cost as a result of enhanced operational efficiencies; and (ii) the $1.8 million derived from electricity sales.
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All Other Segments - Highlights |
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Gross Sales | $ thousands | 771 | 523 | 47.4% | 1,919 | 1,336 | 43.6% |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ thousands | (314) | 552 | n.a | (460) | 556 | n.a |
Adjusted EBIT | $ thousands | (409) | 482 | n.a | (631) | 397 | n.a |
All Other Segments primarily encompasses our cattle business. Our cattle segment consists of pasture land that is not suitable for crop production due to soil quality and is leased to third parties for cattle grazing activities.
Adjusted EBITDA for All Other Segment during 4Q18 and 12M18 was a loss of $0.4 million and $0.6 million, respectively.
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Land transformation - Highlights |
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Adjusted EBITDA | $ thousands | — | — | n.a | 36,227 | — | n.a |
Adjusted EBIT | $ thousands | — | — | n.a | 36,227 | — | n.a |
Land sold | Hectares | — | — | n.a | 9.3 | — | n.a |
Adjusted EBITDA for our Land Transformation business during 12M18 totaled $36.2 million, compared to no sales result during 12M17.
During June 2018, we completed the sale of Rio de Janeiro and Conquista farms, located in western Bahia and Tocantins, respectively. The aggregate selling price reached $53.0 million for a total of 9,300 croppable hectares. The selling price represents a 37% premium to the latest Cushman and Wakefield´s independent appraisal, as of September 30, 2017.
Over the last 12 years, we have been able to generate gains of over $200 million by strategically selling at least one of our fully mature farms per year. Monetizing a portion our land transformation gains allows us to redeploy the capital into higher yielding activities, enabling us to continue growing and enhancing shareholder value.
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Sugarcane Milled | tons | 2,747,229 | 2,201,322 | 24.8% | 11,359,204 | 10,241,803 | 10.9% |
Own Cane | tons | 2,644,642 | 1,968,749 | 34.3% | 10,748,091 | 9,068,844 | 18.5% |
Third Party Cane | tons | 102,587 | 232,573 | (55.9)% | 611,112 | 1,172,959 | (47.9)% |
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Sugar | tons | 61,663 | 96,939 | (36.4)% | 344,137 | 567,068 | (39.3)% |
Ethanol | M3 | 170,884 | 106,237 | 60.9% | 675,001 | 434,015 | 55.5% |
Hydrous Ethanol | M3 | 118,147 | 70,424 | 67.8% | 470,448 | 262,530 | 79.2% |
Anhydrous Ethanol | M3 | 52,738 | 35,813 | 47.3% | 204,553 | 171,485 | 19.3% |
Sugar mix in production | % | 20% | 38% | (47.8)% | 26% | 47% | (44.9)% |
Ethanol mix in production | % | 80% | 62% | 29.4% | 74% | 53% | 40.5% |
Energy Exported (sold to grid) | MWh | 151,329 | 168,843 | (10.4)% | 705,539 | 712,425 | (1.0)% |
Cogen efficiency (KWh sold per ton crushed) | KWh/ton | 55 | 77 | (28.2)% | 62 | 70 | (10.7)% |
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Harvested own sugarcane | tons | 2,644,642 | 1,968,749 | 34.3% | 10,748,091 | 9,068,844 | 18.5% |
Harvested area | Hectares | 30,181 | 22,287 | 35.4% | 120,401 | 106,537 | 13.0% |
Yield | tons/hectare | 87.6 | 88.3 | (0.8)% | 89.3 | 85.1 | 4.9% |
TRS content | kg/ton | 124 | 126 | (1.6)% | 128 | 127 | 0.5% |
TRS per hectare | kg/hectare | 10,860 | 11,127 | (2.4)% | 11,392 | 10,812 | 5.4% |
Mechanized harvest | % | 98.7% | 99.0% | (0.3)% | 98.7% | 98.3% | 0.4% |
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Expansion & Renewal Area | hectares | 6,054 | 5,436 | 11.4% | 29,653 | 23,318 | 27.2% |
We milled a total of 2.7 million tons of sugarcane in 4Q18, 24.8% higher compared to 4Q17. Dry weather during November and December resulted in a 24.5% increase in total effective days. Production mix during the quarter continued to favor ethanol. As a matter of fact, as much as 80% of total TRS production was diverted to ethanol, allowing us to profit from higher relative prices (24.8% and 17.9% for anhydrous and hydrous ethanol, respectively). As a result, ethanol production increased by 60.9% year-over-year to 170,884 cubic meters, while sugar production reached 61,663 tons, marking a 36.4% decrease compared to the same period of last year. Overall, production measured in TRS equivalent reached 354,731 tons, 25.8% higher than 4Q17.
On a full year basis, a total of 11.4 million tons of sugarcane were crushed. Adequate weather conditions, coupled with higher cane availability explain the 10.9% increase year-over-year. At the same time, efficiency enhancements at the agricultural and industrial level contributed to higher crushing volume. These were reflected in the 2.8% increase in milling per hour, year-over-year. Total production, measured in TRS equivalent, reached 1.5 million tons, marking a 13.0% increase compared to 2017. It´s worth highlighting the positive contribution to cost dilution, considering that most of the cost of production are fixed. Regarding production mix throughout the year, 73.8% of total TRS produced was slanted towards ethanol production, an all-time record. The high degree of flexibility allow us to make a better use of our fixed assets and constitute one of our main competitive advantages.
Sugarcane yields in 2018 reached 89.3 tons/ha, 4.9% higher than the previous year, while TRS content per ton of sugarcane reached 128 kg/ton. The combination of these two effects resulted in TRS production of 11.4 tons per hectare, 5.4% higher year-over-year. Higher yields were mainly explained by: (i) the enhancements in agricultural efficiencies; and (ii) above average rainfalls, which favored cane development.
Exported energy during 2018 totaled 705,539 MWh, 1.0% lower compared to 2017. This slight reduction was explained by our commercial strategy to maximize energy exports during 3Q18 to profit from higher prices. As a result, we entered 4Q18 with no excess bagasse, compared to the same period of last year when we burnt not only the bagasse produced during the period but also what we retained in inventory. Abundant rainfalls during October resulted in a further reduction of energy exports during 4Q18.
As of December 31, 2018, our sugarcane plantation consisted of 153,690 hectares, 7.0% higher compared to 2017. Sugarcane planting continues to be a key strategy to supply our mills with quality raw material at low cost. During 2018, we planted a total of 29,653 hectares of sugarcane. Of this total area, 10,073 hectares correspond to expansion areas planted to supply our growing crushing capacity and 19,579 hectares correspond to areas planted to renew old plantations with newer and high-yielding sugarcane, thus allowing us to maintain the productivity of our plantation.
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Net Sales (1) | 142,029 | 172,082 | (17.5)% | 470,525 | 576,232 | (18.3)% |
Margin on Manufacturing and Agricultural Act. Before Opex | 37,562 | 71,055 | (47.1)% | 141,469 | 172,903 | (18.2)% |
Adjusted EBITDA | 45,434 | 81,334 | (44.1)% | 238,284 | 247,301 | (3.6)% |
Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 32.0% | 47.3% | (32.3)% | 50.6% | 42.9% | 18.0% |
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (net of third party commercialization) | 31.5% | 51.2% | (38.5)% | 67.9% | 48.0% | 41.4% |
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Net sales in 4Q18 reached $142 million, $30 million or 17.5% lower than 4Q17. This decrease was primarily driven by the combination of lower sugar and energy selling volumes, coupled with lower sugar and ethanol prices, measured in USD. Ethanol prices in BRL increased by 7.9% during the fourth quarter .
Adjusted EBITDA during 4Q18 was $45.4 million, 44.1% lower compared to 4Q17. Lower cost of production driven by higher crushing volumes and enhanced efficiencies were offset by lower sales and the non-cash loss resulted from the fair value of the unharvested sugarcane.
On a cumulative basis, Adjusted EBITDA in 2018 decreased 3.6% reaching $238 million. Adjusted EBITDA was positively affected by: (i) a 21.7% reduction in total costs, on a per unit basis, a result of enhanced agricultural and industrial efficiencies, coupled with the depreciation of the Brazilian Real; (ii) $12.9 million higher gain derived from the mark-to-market of our commodity hedge position. These positive effects were offset by lower sales coupled with the result derived from the mark-to-market of our unharvested sugarcane.
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Sugar (tons)(2) | 32,798 | 72,611 | (54.8)% |
| 130,018 | 215,913 | (39.8)% |
| 252 | 336 | (25.0)% |
Ethanol (cubic meters) | 97,678 | 85,353 | 14.4% |
| 220,063 | 171,495 | 28.3% |
| 444 | 498 | (10.8)% |
Energy (Mwh)(3) | 11,552 | 14,118 | (18.2)% |
| 190,894 | 213,805 | (10.7)% |
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TOTAL | 142,029 | 172,082 | (17.5)% |
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Sugar (tons)(2) | 127,875 | 304,761 | (58.0)% |
| 451,509 | 822,567 | (45.1)% |
| 283 | 370 | (23.6)% |
Ethanol (cubic meters) | 291,746 | 216,976 | 34.5% |
| 644,203 | 439,694 | 46.5% |
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Energy (Mwh)(3) | 50,904 | 54,495 | (6.6)% |
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TOTAL | 470,525 | 576,232 | (18.3)% |
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(2) Includes commercialization of third party sugar: 25.2k tons ($5.8m) in 4Q18, 107.3k tons ($38.3m) in12M18; 67.3 k tons in 4Q17 ($23.7m) and 217k tons ($84.3m). |
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Net sales during 4Q18 reached $142.0 million, 17.5% lower than 4Q17. As previously noted, this was mainly explained by lower prices in U.S. dollars coupled with lower sugar selling volumes, partially offset by higher ethanol selling volumes.
Ethanol sales volumes grew by 28.3% compared to 4Q17, mainly as a result of a 24.8% increase in the volume of sugarcane crushed coupled with a higher ethanol mix, resulting in a 60.9% increase in ethanol production. Higher selling volumes, however, were partially offset by an 10.8% reduction in average selling prices, measured in US dollar.
As of December 31, 2018 our ethanol inventory was 100.6 thousand cubic meters, 45.4% higher year-over-year. Our carry strategy, though, was in line with the one we pursued last year. Ethanol stocks were held until February 2019 allowing us to capture higher prices.
Sugar sales volumes in 4Q18 fell by 39.8% year-over-year, mainly as a result of a significantly lower sugar mix which resulted in a 36.4% reduction in sugar production. Our average realized selling price during 4Q18 was $252 per ton, or 11.4 cents per pound, 25.0% lower than 4Q17, resulting in a 54.8% decrease in net sales.
In the case of energy, selling volumes reached 190,894 MWh, a 10.7% decrease. As previously explained, this was related to our commercial strategy to export as much as possible during 3Q18 to capture higher energy prices. Average selling prices, measured in USD reached USD/MWh 61, marking a 8.4% decrease compared to the same period of last year. It´s worth highlighting that energy prices in local currency increased by 4.0%, due to strengthening BRL.
Full year dynamics were in line with those registered during the fourth quarter. Sugar net sales marked a 58.0% decrease compared to 2017 as a result of lower selling volumes and realized prices. Lower ethanol selling prices in USD were more than offset by the 46.5% increase in selling volumes while, as for energy, better prices were not enough to offset the reduction in selling volumes, resulting in a 6.6% decrease in net sales.
As shown in the table below, total production costs excluding depreciation and amortization reached 6.5 cents per pound, 21.7% lower year-over-year. This was mainly explained by: (i) higher crushing activities, allowing us to dilute fixed costs, (ii) enhanced agricultural efficiencies that contributed to reduce harvest costs, (iii) lower sugar prices which resulted in a reduction in Consecana price and thus, in our agricultural partnership costs; and (iv) a 48% reduction in the share of third party cane. Unit costs, measured in U.S. dollars, were further reduced by the year-over-year depreciation of the Brazilian Real.
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Industrial costs | 20,733 | 27,043 | (23.3%) |
| 2.9 | 4.6 | (37.5)% |
Industrial costs | 18,621 | 19,177 | (2.9%) |
| 2.6 | 3.3 | (20.9)% |
Cane from 3rd parties | 2,112 | 7,866 | (73.2%) |
| 0.3 | 1.3 | (78.1)% |
Agricultural costs | 65,287 | 66,441 | (1.7%) |
| 9.1 | 11.4 | (19.9)% |
Harvest costs | 24,924 | 27,499 | (9.4%) |
| 3.5 | 4.7 | (26.2)% |
Cane depreciation | 15,114 | 11,808 | 28% |
| 2.1 | 2.0 | 4.3% |
Agricultural Partnership Costs | 8,922 | 8,809 | 1.3% |
| 1.2 | 1.5 | (17.5)% |
Maintenance costs | 16,327 | 18,326 | (10.9)% |
| 2.3 | 3.1 | (27.4)% |
Production Costs | 86,020 | 93,484 | (8.0%) |
| 12 | 16.0 | (25)% |
Depreciation & Amortization | (36,847) | (39,726) | (7.2%) |
| (5.1) | (6.8) | (24.4)% |
Production Costs (Net of D&A) | 49,173 | 53,758 | (8.5%) |
| 6.8 | 9.2 | (25.5)% |
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Industrial costs | 85,453 | 105,390 | (18.9%) |
| 2.8 | 3.8 | (27.2)% |
Industrial | 72,299 | 71,230 | 1.5% |
| 2.4 | 2.6 | (8.9)% |
Cane from 3rd parties | 13,154 | 34,161 | (61.5%) |
| 0.4 | 1.2 | (65.4)% |
Agricultural costs | 255,686 | 265,891 | (3.8)% |
| 8.4 | 9.7 | (13.7)% |
Harvest costs | 102,275 | 111,019 | (7.9)% |
| 3.3 | 4.0 | (17.3)% |
Cane depreciation | 60,206 | 53,920 | 11.7% |
| 2 | 2.0 | 0.2% |
Agricultural Partnership Costs | 34,666 | 41,082 | (15.6%) |
| 1.1 | 1.5 | (24.3)% |
Maintenance costs | 58,540 | 59,871 | (2.2%) |
| 1.9 | 2.2 | (12.3)% |
Production Costs | 341,139 | 371,282 | (8.1%) |
| 11.2 | 13.5 | (17.5)% |
Depreciation & Amortization | (143,202) | (144,449) | (0.9%) |
| (4.7) | (5.3) | (11)% |
Production Costs (Net of D&A) | 197,938 | 226,833 | (12.7%) |
| 6.5 | 8.3 | (21.7)% |
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Total Production Costs (excl. D&A) | 197,938 | 226,249 | (12.5)% |
| 6.5 | 7.9 | (21.7)% |
Maintenance Capex | 117,269 | 122,628 | (4.4%) |
| 3.8 | 4.5 | (14.2)% |
SG&A | 54,161 | 66,083 | (18.0%) |
| 1.8 | 2.4 | (26.5)% |
Cogeneration | (50,734) | (54,495) | (6.9%) |
| (1.7) | (2.0) | (16.5)% |
Tax Recovery | (32,380) | (28,478) | 13.7% |
| (1.1) | (1.0) | 2.0% |
Total Cost | 286,253 | 331,986 | (13.8%) |
| 9.4 | 12.1 | (22.8)% |
Total cost of production depicts, on a cash basis, how much it costs us to produce one pound of sugar and ethanol (in sugar equivalent). Maintenance capex is included in the calculation since it´s a recurring investment, necessary to maintain the productivity of the sugarcane plantation. As we are calculating sugar and ethanol cost, energy is deemed a by-product and thus deducted from total costs. As for the tax recovery line, it includes the ICMS tax incentive that the state of Mato Grosso do Sul granted us until 2032. (Please visit our Investor Education section at ir.adecoagro.com for more information)
As shown in the table above, on a year-to-date basis, total cash cost on a per unit basis reached 9.4 cents per pound, 22.8% lower compared to 12M17. This decrease was explained by: (i) a 21.7% reduction in total production cost, as previously mentioned, (ii) 11% higher crushing volumes compared to 12M17, that helped to dilute fixed cost for every extra ton crushed and (iii) a 17% devaluation of the Brazilian Real that contributed to dilute costs in U.S. dollars, since most of our cost structure is denominated in local currency.
All of our efforts are devoted to further enhance efficiencies to continue reducing total cash cost. It´s worth mentioning that, as we ramp up operations in our cluster, cash cost will continue its downward trend as more fixed costs will be diluted.
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Sugarcane Valuation Model current period | 47,475 |
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Sugarcane Valuation Model previous period | 54,575 |
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| 93,177 |
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Total Changes in Fair Value | (7,100 | ) | 24,312 |
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Total Changes in Fair Value of Unharvested Biological Assets (what is currently growing on the fields and will be harvested during the next 12 months) represented an $45.7 million loss. This is fully attributable to a decrease in Consecana price as a result of projected sugar price dynamics, coupled with a reduction in expected yields as a result of below average rainfalls during the last quarter of 2018.
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Adecoagro’s corporate expenses include items that have not been allocated to a specific business segment, such as executive officers and headquarter staff, certain professional fees, travel expenses, and office lease expenses, among others. As shown in the table above, corporate expenses for 2018 were 20.0 million, 7.8% lower compared to 2017, mainly as a result of the depreciation of the Brazilian Real and the Argentine peso.
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Gain from the sale of subsidiaries | — | — | n.a. | 36,227 | — | n.a. |
Gain / (Loss) from commodity derivative financial instruments | 2,712 | 9 | n.m. | 54,694 | 40,842 | 33.9% |
(Loss) from forward contracts | — | — | n.a. | (180) | — | n.a. |
Gain from disposal of other property items | 122 | (457) | (126.7)% | (95) | (986) | (90.4)% |
Net Gain from FV Adjustment in Investment Property | (5,048) | 668 | n.a. | 13,409 | 4,302 | n.a. |
(Loss) from disposal of biological assets | — | — | n.a. | — | — | n.a. |
Losses related to energy business | — | — | n.a. | — | (3,247) | n.a. |
Other | (1,028) | 509 | n.a. | 177 | 2,852 | n.a. |
Total | (3,242) | 729 | n.a. | 104,232 | 43,763 | 138.2% |
Other Operating Income on a year-to-date basis reported a gain of $104.2 million, 138.2%or $60.5 million higher than 2017. This increase is mainly attributable to the proceeds from the sale of Rio de Janeiro and Conquista farms coupled with a higher gain derived from the mark-to-market of our sugar hedge position.
Adecoagro’s financial performance is affected by the volatile price environment inherent to agricultural commodities. The company uses forward and derivative markets to mitigate swings in commodity prices by locking-in margins and stabilizing cash flows.
The table below shows the average selling price of our hedged production volumes, including volumes that have already been invoiced and delivered, forward contracts with fixed-price and volumes hedged through derivative instruments.
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2017/2018 Harvest season |
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Soybeans | 151,126 | 276.7 | 988.1 | (3,227) |
Corn | 157,724 | 162.1 | 458.4 | (2,367) |
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Corn | 642 | 142.0 | 402.7 | 111 |
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2018/2019 Harvest season |
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Ethanol (m3) | 556,640 | 452.2 | n.a | 244 |
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Ethanol (m3) | - | - | - | - |
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Financial Results |
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Interest Expenses, net | (13,119) | (9,571) | 37.1% | (43,662) | (41,078) | 6.3% |
Cash Flow Hedge - Transfer from Equity | (18,847) | (10,069) | 87.2% | (26,693) | (20,758) | 28.6% |
FX (Losses), net | 5,009 | (20,198) | n.a. | (183,195) | (38,708) | 373.3% |
Gain/loss from derivative financial Instruments | 2,812 | (111) | n.a. | (3,024) | (2,163) | 39.8% |
Taxes | (1,055) | (1,429) | (26.2%) | (3,136) | (3,705) | (15.4%) |
Prepayment related expenses | — | (10,847) | n.a. | — | (10,847) | n.a. |
Inflation accounting effects | 43,405 | — | n.a. | 81,928 | — | n.a. |
Other Expenses, net | (1,634) | 557 | n.a. | (2,972) | (2,346) | 26.7% |
Total Financial Results | 16,571 | (51,668) | n.a. | (180,754) | (119,605) | 51.1% |
Net financial results in 2018 totaled a loss of $180,754 million compared to a loss of $119.6 million in 2017. The most relevant changes year-over-year were:
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(i) | Foreign exchange losses (composed of “Cash Flow Hedge - Transfer from Equity (1) and “Fx Gain/Loss line” items) reflect the impact of foreign exchange variations on our dollar denominated monetary assets and liabilities. |
The revaluation of our dollar denominated debt, measured in local currency, following the 50.5% depreciation of the Argentine Peso and the 14.6% depreciation of the Brazilian Real resulted in a loss of $183.2 million, $144.5 million higher than 2017. It´s worth highlighting that these results are non-cash in nature and do not impact the net worth of the Company, in US dollar.
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(ii) | Inflation accounting effects reflect the results derived from the exposure of our net monetary position to inflation. In this line, monetary assets generate a loss when exposed to inflation while monetary liabilities generate a gain, every time inflation reduces the owed balance, in real terms. During 2018, since we had a negative net monetary position (monetary liabilities were higher than monetary assets), we registered a $81.9 million gain. |
(1) Effective July 1, 2014, Adecoagro formally documented and designated cash flow hedging relationships to hedge the foreign exchange rate risk of a portion of its highly probable future sales in US dollars using a portion of its borrowings denominated in US dollars and foreign currency forward contracts. Cash flow hedge accounting permits that gains and losses arising from the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on derivative and non-derivative hedging instruments not be immediately recognized in profit or loss, but be reclassified from equity to profit or loss in the same periods during which the future sales occur, thus allowing for a more appropriate presentation of the results for the period reflecting Adecoagro's Risk Management Policy.
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Farming | 163,587 | 179,813 | (9)% | 136,135 | 20.2% |
Short term Debt | 81,088 | 94,446 | (14.1)% | 90,058 | (10)% |
Long term Debt | 82,499 | 85,367 | (3.4)% | 46,077 | 79% |
Sugar, Ethanol & Energy | 698,530 | 635,319 | 9.9% | 681,822 | 2.5% |
Short term Debt | 62,542 | 71,633 | (12.7)% | 64,840 | (3.5)% |
Long term Debt | 635,988 | 563,686 | 12.8% | 616,982 | 3.1% |
Total Short term Debt | 143,630 | 166,079 | (13.5)% | 154,898 | (7.3)% |
Total Long term Debt | 718,487 | 649,053 | 10.7% | 663,059 | 8.4% |
Gross Debt | 862,116 | 815,132 | 5.8% | 817,958 | 5.4% |
Cash & Equivalents | 273,635 | 180,829 | 51.3% | 269,195 | 1.6% |
Net Debt | 588,482 | 634,303 | (7.2)% | 548,196 | 7.3% |
EOP Net Debt / Adj. EBITDA LTM | 1.87x | 1.73x | 8.4% | 1.98x | (5.8)% |
Adecoagro´s net debt as of 2018 year-end was $588.5 million, marking a 7.3% increase compared to December 31, 2017. The increase in net debt was mainly driven by the $98.0 million deployed in expansion capex, which was financed with debt and cash from operations after share repurchases. On a consolidated basis, gross debt reached $862.1 million, $44.3 million or 5.4% higher year-over-year.
Our net debt ratio (Net Debt / EBITDA) reached 1.87x. As we always highlight, we consider our balance sheet to be in a solid position, considering not only the conservative debt levels but also its long term structure. Cash and equivalents as of December 31, 2018, stood at $273.6 million, 7.3% higher compared to the same period of last year.
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Farming & Land Transformation | 9,433 | 15,503 | (39.2)% | 43,132 | 27,437 | 57.2% |
Expansion | 7,819 | 13,344 | (41.4)% | 38,675 | 21,197 | 82.5% |
Maintenance | 1,614 | 2,159 | (25.2)% | 4,457 | 6,241 | (28.6)% |
Sugar, Ethanol & Energy | 45,120 | 41,006 | 10.0% | 176,605 | 172,235 | 2.5% |
Maintenance | 18,553 | 23,404 | (20.7)% | 117,269 | 122,628 | (4.4)% |
Planting | 11,693 | 11,141 | 4.9% | 57,351 | 51,142 | 12.1% |
Industrial & Agricultural Machinery | 6,860 | 12,262 | (44.1)% | 59,918 | 71,485 | (16.2)% |
Expansion | 26,568 | 17,602 | 50.9% | 59,336 | 49,607 | 19.6% |
Planting | 16,214 | 11,265 | 43.9% | 38,764 | 32,871 | 17.9% |
Industrial & Agricultural Machinery | 10,354 | 6,337 | 63.4% | 20,572 | 16,736 | 22.9% |
Total | 54,553 | 56,509 | (3.5)% | 219,737 | 199,673 | 10.0% |
Adecoagro’s capital expenditures during during 12M18 totaled $219.7 million, 10.0% higher compared to the same period of last year.
The Sugar, Ethanol and Energy business accounted for 83.3% or $176.6 million of total capex. Expansion capex reached $59.3 million, mainly as a result of the investments related to the increase in nominal crushing capacity and to new sugarcane hectares planted to supply the growing industrial capacity. Maintenance capex, in turn, reached $117.3 million , 4.4% lower than the previous year.
Farming & Land Transformation businesses accounted for 16.7% or $43.1 million of total capex in 12M18. The increase is mainly driven by the expansion capex in the Dairy and Rice businesses. We completed the construction of our third free stall on the second quarter, where we started operations during the last two quarters. In our Rice business, the main projects that account for the increase are the construction of the parboil plant and a new packaging machine for branded white rice, we expect to enhance industrial efficiencies and capture higher margins with these investments.
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Soybean | tons | 22,790 | 29,733 | (23.4)% |
| 5,085 | 8,769 | (42)% |
Corn (1) | tons | 53,784 | 27,386 | 96.4% |
| 6,581 | 3,345 | 96.7% |
Wheat (2) | tons | 65,605 | 50,963 | 28.7% |
| 11,700 | 7,120 | 64.3% |
Sunflower | tons | 30 | — | n.a |
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Cotton | tons | 49 | 232 | (78.9)% |
| 55 | 12 | n.a |
Rice | tons | 30,832 | 16,926 | 82.2% |
| 9,369 | 8,350 | 12.2% |
Peanut | tons | 6,086 | — | n.a |
| 4,835 | — | n.a |
Sugar | tons | 13,868 | 14,199 | (2.3)% |
| 3,910 | 4,282 | (8.7)% |
Ethanol | m3 | 100,571 | 69,148 | 45.4% |
| 36,026 | 27,984 | 28.7% |
Others | tons | 4,466 | 2,972 |
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| 298,082 | 211,560 | 40.9% |
| 79,757 | 61,888 | 28.9% |
(1) Includes sorghum.
(2) Includes barley.
(3) Expressed in white rice equivalent
Variations in inventory levels between 4Q18 and 4Q17 are attributable to changes in (i) production volumes resulting from changes in planted area, (ii) production mix between different crops and in yields obtained, (ii) different percentage of area harvested during the period, and (iii) commercial strategy or selling pace for each product.
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Forward-looking Statements |
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about us and our industry. These forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “forecast”, “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “is/are likely to,” “may,” “plan,” “should,” “would,” or other similar expressions.
The forward-looking statements included in this press release relate to, among others: (i) our business prospects and future results of operations; (ii) weather and other natural phenomena; (iii) developments in, or changes to, the laws, regulations and governmental policies governing our business, including limitations on ownership of farmland by foreign entities in certain jurisdictions in which we operate, environmental laws and regulations; (iv) the implementation of our business strategy, including the expansion of our sugarcane cluster in Mato Grosso do Sul and other current projects; (v) our plans relating to acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances or divestitures; (vi) the implementation of our financing strategy and capital expenditure plan; (vii) the maintenance of our relationships with customers; (viii) the competitive nature of the industries in which we operate; (ix) the cost and availability of financing; (x) future demand for the commodities we produce; (xi) international prices for commodities; (xii) the condition of our land holdings; (xiii) the development of the logistics and infrastructure for transportation of our products in the countries where we operate; (xiv) the performance of the South American and world economies; and (xv) the relative value of the Brazilian Reais, the Argentine Peso, and the Uruguayan Peso compared to other currencies; as well as other risks included in the registrant’s other filings and submissions with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
These forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties. Although we believe that our expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, our expectations may turn out to be incorrect. Our actual results could be materially different from our expectations. In light of the risks and uncertainties described above, the estimates and forward-looking statements discussed in this press release might not occur, and our future results and our performance may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements due to, inclusive, but not limited to, the factors mentioned above. Because of these uncertainties, you should not make any investment decision based on these estimates and forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements made in this press release related only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this press release. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Reconciliation of Non-IFRS measures |
To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with IFRS, we use the following non-IFRS financial measures in this press release:
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• | Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA |
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• | Adjusted Free Cash Flow from Operations |
In this section, we provide an explanation and a reconciliation of each of our non-IFRS financial measures to their most directly comparable IFRS measures. The presentation of these financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial information prepared and presented in accordance with IFRS.
We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with useful supplemental information about the financial performance of our business, enable comparison of financial results between periods where certain items may vary independent of business performance, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management for financial and operational decision making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period.
There are limitations associated with the use of non-IFRS financial measures as an analytical tool. In particular, many of the adjustments to our IFRS financial measures reflect the exclusion of items, such as depreciation and amortization, changes in fair value and the related income tax effects of the aforementioned exclusions and exchange differences generated by the net liability monetary position in USD in the countries where the functional currency is the local currency, that are recurring and will be reflected in our financial results for the foreseeable future. In addition, these measures may be different from non-IFRS financial measures used by other companies, limiting their usefulness for comparison purposes.
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBIT & Adjusted EBITDA margin
We define Adjusted EBITDA for each of our operating segments as the segment’s share of consolidated profit from operations before financing and taxation for the year or period, as applicable, before depreciation and amortization, excluding the revaluation result of the hectares hold as investment property, and adjusted by profit or loss from discontinued operations and by gains or losses from disposals of non-controlling interests in
subsidiaries whose main underlying asset is farmland which are reflected in our Shareholders Equity under the line item “Reserve from the sale of minority interests in subsidiaries.” Revaluation results from the farmland held as Property, Plant & Equipment
We define “Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA” as (i) consolidated net profit (loss) for the year, as applicable, before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, net gain from fair value adjustments of investment property land, foreign exchange gains or losses, other net financial expenses; and (ii) adjusted by profit or loss from discontinued operations if any; and (iii) adjusted by those items, that do not impact profit and loss, but are recorded directly in shareholders’ equity, i.e., (x) the gains or losses from disposals of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries whose main underlying asset is farmland , reflected under the line item: "Reserve from the sale of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries; and (y) the net increase in value of sold farmland, which has been recognized in either Revaluation surplus or retained earnings.
We believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT are for the Company and each operating segment, respectively important measures of operating performance because they allow investors and others to evaluate and compare our consolidated operating results and to evaluate and compare the operating performance of our segments, respectively, including our return on capital and operating efficiencies, from period to period by removing the impact of our capital structure (interest expense from our outstanding debt), asset base (depreciation and amortization), tax consequences (income taxes), foreign exchange gains or losses and other financial expenses. In addition, by including the gains or losses from disposals of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries whose main underlying asset is farmland, investors can evaluate the full value and returns generated by our land transformation activities. Other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT differently, and therefore Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT are not measure of financial performance under IFRS, and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to consolidated net profit (loss), cash flows from operating activities, profit from operations before financing and taxation and other measures determined in accordance with IFRS.
We define Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA to net sales. We consider that the presentation of adjusted EBITDA margin provides useful information on how successfully we operate our Company and enhances the ability of investors to compare profitability between segments, periods and with other public companies.
Reconciliation of both Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT starts on page 33.
Net Debt & Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA
Net debt is defined as the sum of long- and short-term debt less cash and cash equivalents. This measure is widely used by management and investment analysts and we believe it shows the financial strength of the Company
Management is consistently tracking our leverage position and our ability to repay and service our debt obligations over time. We have therefore set a leverage ratio target that is measured by net debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA.
We believe that this metric provides useful information to investors because management uses it to manage our debt-equity ratio in order to promote access to debt financing instruments in the capital markets and our ability to meet scheduled debt service obligations.
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Reconciliation - Net Debt | | | | | |
$ thousands | 4Q18 | 3Q18 | Chg % | 4M17 | Chg % |
Total Borrowings | 862,116 | 815,132 | 5.8% | 817,958 | 5.4% |
Cash and Cash equivalents | 273,635 | 180,829 | 51.3% | 269,195 | 1.6% |
Net Debt | 588,482 | 634,303 | (7.2)% | 548,196 | 7.3% |
Adjusted Net Income
We define Adjusted Net Income as (i) Profit/ (Loss) of the period/year before net gain from fair value adjustments of investment property land; plus (ii) any non-cash finance costs resulting from foreign exchange gain/losses for such period, which are composed by both Exchange Differences and Cash Flow Hedge Transfer from Equity, included in Financial Results, net, in our statement of income; net of the related income tax effects, plus (iii) gains or losses from disposals of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries whose main underlying asset is farmland, which are reflected in our Shareholders Equity under the line item. “Reserve from the sale of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries”, plus (iv) the reversal of the aforementioned income tax effect, plus (v) any inflation accounting effect; plus (vi) the net increase in value of sold farmland, which has been recognized in either Revaluation surplus or Retained earnings, net of the related income tax effect.
We believe that Adjusted Net Income is an important measure of performance for our company allowing investors to properly assess the impact of the results of our operations in our Equity. In effect, results arising from the revaluation effect of our net monetary position held in foreign currency in the countries where our functional currency is the local currency do not affect the Equity of the Company, when measured in foreign / reporting currency. Conversely, the tax effect resulting from the aforementioned revaluation effect does impact the Equity of the Company, since it reduces/increases the income tax to be paid in each country; which is why we decided to add back the income tax effect to the Adjusted Net Income considering this tax effect.
In addition, by including the gains or losses from disposals of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries whose main underlying asset is farmland, investors can also include the full value and returns generated by our land transformation activities.
Other companies may calculate Adjusted Net Income differently, and therefore our Adjusted Net Income may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Adjusted Net Income is not a measures of financial performance under IFRS, and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to consolidated net profit (loss). This non-IFRS measure should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, the information contained in our financial statements.
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Adjusted Net Income |
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$ thousands | 4Q18 | 4Q17 | Chg % | 12M18 | 12M17 | Chg % |
Net Income/ Loss | (4,255) | 5,440 | n.a | (23,233) | 14,975 | n.a |
Foreign exchange losses, net | (5,009) | 20,198 | n.a | 183,195 | 38,708 | 373.3% |
Cash flow hedge - transfer from equity | 18,847 | 10,069 | 87.2% | 26,693 | 20,758 | 28.6% |
Inflation Accounting Effects | (31,558) | — | n.a | (81,928) | — | n.a |
Revaluation Result - Investment Property | 5,048 | (668) | n.a | (13,409) | (4,302) | 211.7% |
Adjusted Net Income | (16,927) | 35,039 | n.a | 91,318 | 70,139 | 30.2% |
Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow from Operations
We believe that the measures of Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow from Operations are important measures of liquidity that enable investors to draw important comparisons year to year of the amount of cash generated by the Company’s principal business and financing activities, which includes the cash generated from our land transformation activities, after paying for recurrent items, including interest, taxes and maintenance capital expenditures.
We define Adjusted Free Cash Flow as (i) net cash generated from operating activities, net of the combine effect of the application of IAS 29 and IAS 21 from the Argentine operations , less (ii) net cash used in investing activities, net of he combine effect of the application of IAS 29 and IAS 21 from the Argentine operations, less (iii) interest paid, plus (iv) proceeds from the sale of non-controlling interest in farming subsidiaries. We define Adjusted Free Cash Flow from Operations as (i) net cash generated from operating activities, net of the combine effect of the application of IAS 29 and IAS 21 from the Argentine operations , less (ii) net cash used in investing activities, net of he combine effect of the application of IAS 29 and IAS 21 from the Argentine operations, less (iii) interest paid, plus (iv) proceeds from the sale of non-controlling interest in subsidiaries; plus (v) expansion capital expenditures ("expansion capex").
Expansion capex is defined as the required investment to expand current production capacity including organic growth, joint ventures and acquisitions. We define maintenance capital expenditures ("maintenance capex") as the necessary investments in order to maintain the current level of productivity both at an agricultural and at an industrial level. Proceeds from the sale of non-controlling interest in farming subsidiaries is a measure of the cash generated from our land transformation business that is included under cash from financing activities pursuant to IFRS.
We believe Adjusted Free Cash Flow is an important liquidity measure for the Company because it allows investors and others to evaluate and compare the amount of cash generated by the Company business and financing activities to undertake growth investments, to fund acquisitions, to reduce outstanding financial debt. and to provie a return to shareholders in the form of dividends and/or share repurchases, among other things.
We believe Adjusted Free Cash Flow from Operations is an additional important liquidity metric for the Company because it allows investors and others to evaluate and compare the total amount of cash generated by the Company´s business and financing activities after paying for recurrent items including interest, taxes and maintanance capex. We belived this metric is relevant in evaluating the overall performance of our business.
Other companies may calculate Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow from Operations differently, and therefore our formulation may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow from Operations are not measures of liquidity under IFRS, and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to consolidated cash flows from operating activities, net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and other measures determined in accordance with IFRS.
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Reconcilliation - Adjusted Free Cash Flow | | |
$ thousands | 2018 | 2017 |
Net Increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 22,737 | 118,964 |
Interest Paid | (50,021) | (41,612) |
Cash Flor from Financing Activities | 20,854 | 70,194 |
IAS 29 & IAS 21 Effect for Investing Activities | (7,598) | — |
IAS 29 & IAS 21 Effect for Operating Activities | (4,122) | — |
Adjusted Free Cash Flow | (18,150) | 147,546 |
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Reconcilliation - Adjusted Free Cash Flow from Operations | |
$ thousands | 2018 | 2017 |
Net Increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 22,737 | 118,964 |
Expansion Capex | 98,011 | 71,891 |
Interest Paid | (50,021) | (41,612) |
Cash Flor from Financing Activities | 20,854 | 70,194 |
IAS 29 & IAS 21 Effect for Investing Activities | (7,598) | — |
IAS 29 & IAS 21 Effect for Operating Activities | (4,122) | — |
Adjusted Free Cash Flow from Operations | 79,860 | 219,437 |
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Adjusted EBITDA & Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation to Profit/Loss - 4Q18 |
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$ thousands |
| Crops | Rice | Dairy | Others | Farming |
| Sugar, Ethanol & Energy |
| Land Transformation |
| Corporate |
| Total |
Sales of goods and services rendered |
| 49,222 | 12,531 | 9,017 | 771 | 71,541 |
| 154,629 |
| — |
| — |
| 226,514 |
Cost of goods sold and services rendered |
| (50,539) | (9,702) | (8,511) | (651) | (69,402) |
| (111,065) |
| — |
| — |
| (180,687) |
Initial recog. and changes in FV of BA and agricultural produce |
| 8,892 | (4,225) | 1,032 | (350) | 5,349 |
| (6,002) |
| — |
| — |
| (838) |
Gain from changes in NRV of agricultural produce after harvest |
| (11,880) | — | 0 | — | (11,880) |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (11,880) |
Margin on Manufacturing and Agricultural Act. Before Opex |
| (4,305) | (1,396) | 1,537 | (229) | (4,392) |
| 37,562 |
| — |
| — |
| 33,170 |
General and administrative expenses |
| (1,128) | (1,627) | (1,423) | (96) | (4,274) |
| (5,121) |
| — |
| (5,166) |
| (14,561) |
Selling expenses |
| (1,422) | (2,545) | (566) | (74) | (4,607) |
| (21,986) |
| — |
| (51) |
| (26,644) |
Other operating income, net |
| 3,904 | 28 | 92 | (9,088) | (5,064) |
| (1,868) |
| — |
| (68) |
| (7,000) |
Profit from Operations Before Financing and Taxation |
| (2,951) | (5,540) | (360) | (9,487) | (18,337) |
| 8,587 |
| — |
| (5,285) |
| (15,035) |
Net gain from Fair value adjustment of Investment property |
| — | — | — | 9,078 | 9,078 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 9,078 |
Adjusted EBIT |
| (2,951) | (5,540) | (360) | (409) | (9,259) |
| 8,587 |
| — |
| (5,285) |
| (5,957) |
(-) Depreciation and Amortization |
| 595 | 3,156 | 1,409 | 95 | 5,255 |
| 36,847 |
| — |
| — |
| 42,102 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
| (2,356) | (2,384) | 1,049 | (314) | (4,004) |
| 45,434 |
| — |
| (5,285) |
| 36,145 |
Reconciliation to Profit/(Loss) |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
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| 36,145 |
(+) Depreciation |
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| (42,102) |
(+) Financial result, net |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| 4,724 |
(+) Revaluation Result - Investment Property |
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|
|
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| 9,078 |
(+) Income Tax (Charge)/Benefit |
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| (2,127) |
(+) Translation Effect (IAS 21) |
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|
|
| (9,973) |
Profit/(Loss) for the Period |
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| (4,255) |
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Adjusted EBITDA & Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation to Profit/Loss - 4Q17 |
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$ thousands |
| Crops | Rice | Dairy | Others | Farming |
| Sugar, Ethanol & Energy |
| Land Transformation |
| Corporate |
| Total |
Sales of goods and services rendered |
| 53,125 | 26,981 | 9,270 | 523 | 89,899 |
| 185,670 |
| — |
| — |
| 275,569 |
Cost of goods sold and services rendered |
| (52,947) | (20,954) | (9,058) | (529) | (83,488) |
| (141,040) |
| — |
| — |
| (224,528) |
Initial recog. and changes in FV of BA and agricultural produce |
| 3,707 | 4,008 | 4,343 | 511 | 12,569 |
| 26,425 |
| — |
| — |
| 38,994 |
Gain from changes in NRV of agricultural produce after harvest |
| 816 | — | — | — | 816 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 816 |
Margin on Manufacturing and Agricultural Act. Before Opex |
| 4,701 | 10,035 | 4,555 | 505 | 19,796 |
| 71,055 |
| — |
| — |
| 90,851 |
General and administrative expenses |
| (813) | (1,315) | (316) | (44) | (2,488) |
| (4,956) |
| — |
| (5,372) |
| (12,816) |
Selling expenses |
| (2,251) | (4,603) | (44) | (117) | (7,015) |
| (23,674) |
| — |
| 48 |
| (30,641) |
Other operating income, net |
| 518 | 101 | 132 | 806 | 1,557 |
| (817) |
| — |
| (11) |
| 729 |
Profit from Operations Before Financing and Taxation |
| 2,155 | 4,218 | 4,327 | 1,150 | 11,850 |
| 41,608 |
| — |
| (5,335) |
| 48,123 |
Net gain from Fair value adjustment of Investment property |
| — | — | — | (668) | (668) |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (668) |
Adjusted EBIT |
| 2,155 | 4,218 | 4,327 | 482 | 11,182 |
| 41,608 |
| — |
| (5,335) |
| 47,455 |
(-) Depreciation and Amortization |
| 471 | 1,054 | 300 | 70 | 1,895 |
| 39,726 |
| — |
| — |
| 41,621 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
| 2,626 | 5,272 | 4,627 | 552 | 13,077 |
| 81,334 |
| — |
| (5,335) |
| 89,076 |
Reconciliation to Profit/(Loss) |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
| 89,076 |
(+) Depreciation |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (41,621) |
(+) Financial result, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (51,668) |
(+) Revaluation Result - Investment Property |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| 668 |
(+) Income Tax (Charge)/Benefit |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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| 8,985 |
(+) Translation Effect (IAS 21) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| — |
Profit/(Loss) for the Period |
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| 5,440 |
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Adjusted EBITDA & Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation to Profit/Loss - 12M18 |
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$ thousands |
| Crops | Rice | Dairy | Others | Farming |
| Sugar, Ethanol & Energy |
| Land Transformation |
| Corporate |
| Total |
Sales of goods and services rendered |
| 164,538 | 100,013 | 33,201 | 1,919 | 299,671 |
| 510,938 |
| — |
| — |
| 810,609 |
Cost of goods sold and services rendered |
| (165,988) | (75,739) | (31,488) | (1,412) | (274,627) |
| (348,616) |
| — |
| — |
| (623,243) |
Initial recog. and changes in FV of BA and agricultural produce |
| 36,422 | 8,967 | 7,295 | (806) | 51,878 |
| (20,853) |
| — |
| — |
| 31,025 |
Gain from changes in NRV of agricultural produce after harvest |
| 2,704 | — | — | — | 2,704 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 2,704 |
Margin on Manufacturing and Agricultural Act. Before Opex |
| 37,676 | 33,241 | 9,008 | (299) | 79,626 |
| 141,469 |
| — |
| — |
| 221,095 |
General and administrative expenses |
| (4,239) | (5,070) | (2,034) | (155) | (11,498) |
| (25,302) |
| — |
| (19,626) |
| (56,426) |
Selling expenses |
| (5,921) | (15,465) | (983) | (165) | (22,534) |
| (69,442) |
| — |
| (178) |
| (92,154) |
Other operating income, net |
| 5,422 | 275 | (1,055) | 10,668 | 15,310 |
| 48,357 |
| 36,227 |
| (167) |
| 99,727 |
Profit from Operations Before Financing and Taxation |
| 32,938 | 12,981 | 4,936 | 10,049 | 60,904 |
| 95,082 |
| 36,227 |
| (19,971) |
| 172,242 |
Net gain from Fair value adjustment of Investment property |
| — | — | — | (10,680) | (10,680) |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (10,680) |
Adjusted EBIT |
| 32,938 | 12,981 | 4,936 | (631) | 50,224 |
| 95,082 |
| 36,227 |
| (19,971) |
| 161,562 |
(-) Depreciation and Amortization |
| 1,697 | 5,846 | 2,253 | 171 | 9,967 |
| 143,202 |
| — |
| — |
| 153,169 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
| 34,635 | 18,827 | 7,189 | (460) | 60,191 |
| 238,284 |
| 36,227 |
| (19,971) |
| 314,731 |
Reconciliation to Profit/(Loss) |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
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| 314,731 |
(+) Depreciation |
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (153,169) |
(+) Financial result, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (180,754) |
(+) Revaluation Result - Investment Property |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| 10,680 |
(+) Income Tax (Charge)/Benefit |
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|
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|
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|
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| 1,024 |
(+) Translation Effect (IAS 21) |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (15,745) |
Profit/(Loss) for the Period |
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| (23,233) |
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Adjusted EBITDA & Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation to Profit/Loss - 12M17 |
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$ thousands |
| Crops | Rice | Dairy | Others | Farming |
| Sugar, Ethanol & Energy |
| Land Transformation |
| Corporate |
| Total |
Sales of goods and services rendered |
| 197,222 | 86,478 | 37,523 | 1,336 | 322,559 |
| 610,619 |
| — |
| — |
| 933,178 |
Cost of goods sold and services rendered |
| (196,302) | (71,087) | (36,979) | (853) | (305,221) |
| (461,506) |
| — |
| — |
| (766,727) |
Initial recog. and changes in FV of BA and agricultural produce |
| 17,158 | 10,236 | 11,769 | 267 | 39,430 |
| 23,790 |
| — |
| — |
| 63,220 |
Gain from changes in NRV of agricultural produce after harvest |
| 8,852 | — | — | — | 8,852 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 8,852 |
Margin on Manufacturing and Agricultural Act. Before Opex |
| 26,930 | 25,627 | 12,313 | 750 | 65,620 |
| 172,903 |
| — |
| — |
| 238,523 |
General and administrative expenses |
| (2,981) | (4,699) | (1,058) | (174) | (8,912) |
| (26,806) |
| — |
| (21,581) |
| (57,299) |
Selling expenses |
| (7,501) | (13,324) | (711) | (156) | (21,692) |
| (73,664) |
| — |
| (43) |
| (95,399) |
Other operating income, net |
| 7,719 | 724 | 662 | (23) | 9,082 |
| 30,419 |
| — |
| (40) |
| 39,461 |
Profit from Operations Before Financing and Taxation |
| 24,167 | 8,328 | 11,206 | 397 | 44,098 |
| 102,852 |
| — |
| (21,664) |
| 125,286 |
Net gain from Fair value adjustment of Investment property |
| — | — | — | (4,302) | (4,302) |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (4,302) |
Adjusted EBIT |
| 24,167 | 8,328 | 11,206 | 397 | 44,098 |
| 102,852 |
| — |
| (21,664) |
| 125,286 |
(-) Depreciation and Amortization |
| 1,511 | 3,851 | 1,037 | 159 | 6,558 |
| 144,449 |
| — |
| — |
| 151,007 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
| 25,678 | 12,179 | 12,243 | 556 | 50,656 |
| 247,301 |
| — |
| (21,664) |
| 276,293 |
Reconciliation to Profit/(Loss) |
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| |
Adjusted EBITDA |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 276,293 |
(+) Depreciation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (151,007) |
(+) Financial result, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (119,605) |
(+) Revaluation Result - Investment Property |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 4,302 |
(+) Income Tax (Charge)/Benefit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 4,992 |
(+) Translation Effect (IAS 21) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| — |
Profit/(Loss) for the Period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| 14,975 |
|
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Consolidated Statement of Income |
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Statement of Income | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ thousands | 4Q18 | | 4Q17 | | Chg % | | 12M18 | | 12M17 | | Chg % |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales of goods and services rendered | 243,009 |
| | 275,569 |
| | 88.2 | % | | 793,239 |
| | 933,178 |
| | (15.0 | )% |
Cost of goods sold and services rendered | (194,516 | ) | | (224,528 | ) | | (13.4 | )% | | (609,965 | ) | | (766,727 | ) | | (20.4 | )% |
Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce | 4,056 |
| | 38,994 |
| | (89.6 | )% | | 16,195 |
| | 63,220 |
| | (74.4 | )% |
Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest | (10,461 | ) | | 816 |
| | (1,382.0 | )% | | (909 | ) | | 8,852 |
| | (110.3 | )% |
Margin on manufacturing and agricultural activities before operating expenses | 42,088 |
| | 90,851 |
| | (53.7 | )% | | 198,560 |
| | 238,523 |
| | (16.8 | )% |
General and administrative expenses | (16,768 | ) | | (12,816 | ) | | 30.8 | % | | (56,080 | ) | | (57,299 | ) | | (2.1 | )% |
Selling expenses | (28,883 | ) | | (30,641 | ) | | (5.7 | )% | | (90,215 | ) | | (95,399 | ) | | (5.4 | )% |
Other operating income, net | (3,289 | ) | | 729 |
| | (551.2 | )% | | 104,232 |
| | 43,763 |
| | 138.2 | % |
Profit from operations before financing and taxation | (6,852 | ) | | 48,123 |
| | (114.2 | )% | | 156,497 |
| | 129,588 |
| | 20.8 | % |
Finance income | 2,087 |
| | 3,002 |
| | (30.5 | )% | | 8,581 |
| | 11,744 |
| | (26.9 | )% |
Finance costs | (28,921 | ) | | (54,670 | ) | | (47.1 | )% | | (271,263 | ) | | (131,349 | ) | | 106.5 | % |
Other financial results - Net gain of inflation effects on the monetary items
| 31,558 |
| | — |
| | n .a |
| | 81,928 |
| | — |
| | n .a |
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Financial results, net | 4,724 |
| | (51,668 | ) | | (109.1 | )% | | (180,754 | ) | | (119,605 | ) | | 51.1 | % |
(Loss)/Profit before income tax | (2,128 | ) | | (3,545 | ) | | (40.0 | )% | | (24,257 | ) | | 9,983 |
| | (343.0 | )% |
Income tax benefit/(expense) | (2,127 | ) | | 8,985 |
| | (123.7 | )% | | 1,024 |
| | 4,992 |
| | (79.5 | )% |
(Loss)/Profit for the period | (4,255 | ) | | 5,440 |
| | (178.2 | )% | | (23,233 | ) | | 14,975 |
| | (255.1 | )% |
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow |
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Statement of Cashflows | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ thousands | 4Q18 | | 4Q17 | | Chg % | | 12M18 | | 12M17 | | Chg % |
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Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Loss) / Profit for the year | (4,255) | | 5,440 | | (178.2)% | | (23,233) | | 14,975 | | (255.1)% |
Adjustments for: | | | | | | |
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| | |
Income tax (benefit) / expense | 2,127 | | (8,985) | | (123.7)% | | (1,024) | | (4,992) | | (79.5)% |
Depreciation | 40,978 | | 41,350 | | (0.9)% | | 153,034 | | 150,071 | | 2.0% |
Amortization | 419 | | 271 | | 54.6% | | 1,220 | | 936 | | 30.3% |
Loss from the disposal of other property items | (122) | | 457 | | (126.7)% | | 95 | | 986 | | (90.4)% |
Gain from the sale of farmland and other assets | — | | — | | n . a | | (36,227) | | — | | n . a |
Net gain from the Fair value adjustment of Investment properties | 5,048 | | (668) | | (100.0)% | | (13,409) | | (4,302) | | (100.0)% |
Equity settled share-based compensation granted | 976 | | 1,328 | | (26.5)% | | 4,728 | | 5,552 | | (14.8)% |
(Gain) / Loss from derivative financial instruments and forwards | (5,358) | | 102 | | (5,352.9)% | | (51,504) | | (38,679) | | 33.2% |
Interest and other financial expense, net | 13,411 | | 19,709 | | (32.0)% | | 44,347 | | 53,446 | | (17.0)% |
Initial recognition and changes in fair value of non harvested biological assets (unrealized) | 22,695 | | (23,035) | | (198.5)% | | 30,299 | | (14,645) | | (306.9)% |
Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest (unrealized) | 12,002 | | 840 | | 1,328.8% | | 647 | | (2,371) | | (127.3)% |
Provision and allowances | 1,181 | | 152 | | 677.0% | | 2,126 | | 825 | | 157.7% |
Net gain of inflation effects on the monetary items | (31,558) | | — | | n . a | | (81,928) | | — | | n . a |
Foreign exchange losses, net | (5,009) | | 20,198 | | (124.8)% | | 183,195 | | 38,708 | | 373.3% |
Cash flow hedge – transfer from equity | 18,847 | | 10,069 | | 87.2% | | 26,693 | | 20,758 | | 28.6% |
Subtotal | 71,382 | | 67,228 | | 6.2% | | 239,059 | | 221,268 | | 8.0% |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | |
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(Increase) in trade and other receivables | 46,796 | | 39,054 | | 19.8% | | (65,942) | | (9,476) | | 595.9% |
(Increase) in inventories | 28,185 | | 52,803 | | (46.6)% | | (41,531) | | (4,089) | | 915.7% |
Decrease / (Increase) in biological assets | (34,936) | | (42,573) | | (17.9)% | | 2,958 | | (18,013) | | n . a |
(Increase) / Decrease in other assets | (503) | | 209 | | (340.7)% | | (777) | | 2 | | n . a |
Decrease / (Increase) in derivative financial instruments | (1,002) | | 774 | | (229.5)% | | 50,021 | | 40,910 | | 22.3% |
Increase in trade and other payables | 7,940 | | 26,497 | | (70.0)% | | 31,148 | | 6,555 | | 375.2% |
Increase in payroll and social security liabilities | (280) | | (5,315) | | (95)% | | 5,876 | | 1,953 | | 200.9% |
(Decrease) / Increase in provisions for other liabilities | (97) | | 426 | | (122.8)% | | (430) | | 855 | | (150.3)% |
Net cash generated from operating activities before taxes paid | 117,485 | | 139,103 | | (15.5)% | | 220,382 | | 239,965 | | (8.2)% |
Income tax paid | (396) | | (612) | | (35.3)% | | (1,869) | | (2,860) | | (34.7)% |
Net cash generated from operating activities | 117,089 | | 138,491 | | (15.5)% | | 218,513 | | 237,105 | | (7.8)% |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (54,573) | | (56,327) | | (3.1)% | | (207,069) | | (198,550) | | 4.3% |
Purchase of cattle and non current biological assets | (2,159) | | 1,007 | | (314.4)% | | (5,706) | | (1,694) | | 236.8% |
Purchases of intangible assets | (962) | | (304) | | 216.4% | | (3,321) | | (2,141) | | 55.1% |
Interest received | 2,135 | | (10,587) | | (120.2)% | | 7,915 | | 11,230 | | (29.5)% |
Proceeds from disposal of other property items | 515 | | 9,371 | | 100.0% | | 1,748 | | 2,820 | | 100.0% |
Proceeds from sale of farmland and other assets | — | | 2,820 | | 100.0% | | 31,511 | | — | | n . a |
Proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries | (55,044) | | (54,020) | | 1.9% | | (174,922) | | (188,335) | | (7.1)% |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of senior notes | — | | (473) | | (100.0)% | | — | | 495,678 | | (100.0)% |
Proceeds from long-term borrowings | 8,319 | | 2,042 | | 307.4% | | 45,536 | | 232,433 | | (80.4)% |
Payments of long-term borrowings | (74,515) | | (272,828.000) | | (72.7)% | | (124,349) | | (602,700) | | (79.4)% |
Proceeds from short-term borrowings | 138,981 | | 14,002 | | 892.6% | | 318,108 | | 106,730 | | 198.0% |
Payments of short-term borrowings | (38,963) | | (36,295) | | 7.4% | | (190,630) | | (64,787) | | 194.2% |
Interest paid | (6,538) | | (8,174) | | (20.0)% | | (50,021) | | (41,612) | | 20.2% |
Prepayment related expenses | — | | (6,080) | | (100.0)% | | — | | (6,080) | | (100.0)% |
Proceeds from equity settled shared-based compensation exercised | — | | — | | n . a | | — | | 39 | | (100.0)% |
Payment of derivatives financial instruments | (1,348) | | (112) | | 1,103.6% | | (2,578) | | (9,476) | | (72.8)% |
Purchase of own shares | — | | (27,025) | | (100.0)% | | (15,725) | | (38,367) | | (59.0)% |
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest | — | | (158) | | (100.0)% | | (1,195) | | (1,664) | | (28.2)% |
Net cash (used) / generated from financing activities | 25,936 | | (335,101) | | (107.7)% | | (20,854) | | 70,194 | | (129.7)% |
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 87,981 | | (250,630) | | (135.1)% | | 22,737 | | 118,964 | | (80.9)% |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 180,828 | | 523,175 | | (65.4)% | | 269,195 | | 158,568 | | 69.8% |
Effect of exchange rate changes and inflation on cash and cash equivalents | 4,827 | | (3,350) | | (244.1)% | | (18,297) | | (8,337) | | 119.5% |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 273,636 | | 269,195 | | 1.6% | | 273,635 | | 269,195 | | 1.6% |
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position |
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Statement of Financial Position | | | | | | |
$ thousands | | December 31, 2018 | | December 31, 2017 | | Chg % |
ASSETS | | | | | | |
Non-Current Assets | | | | | | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | | 1,480,439 | | 831,377 | | 78.1% |
Investment property | | 40,725 | | 42,342 | | (3.8)% |
Intangible assets, net | | 27,909 | | 17,192 | | 62.3% |
Biological assets | | 11,270 | | 11,276 | | (0.1)% |
Deferred income tax assets | | 16,191 | | 30,808 | | (47.4)% |
Trade and other receivables, net | | 38,820 | | 22,107 | | 75.6% |
Other assets | | 1,184 | | 535 | | 121.3% |
Total Non-Current Assets | | 1,616,538 | | 955,637 | | 69.2% |
Current Assets | | | | | | |
Biological assets | | 94,117 | | 156,718 | | (39.9)% |
Inventories | | 128,102 | | 108,919 | | 17.6% |
Trade and other receivables, net | | 158,686 | | 150,107 | | 5.7% |
Derivative financial instruments | | 6,286 | | 4,483 | | 40.2% |
Other assets | | 8 | | 30 | | (73.3)% |
Cash and cash equivalents | | 273,635 | | 269,195 | | 1.6% |
Total Current Assets | | 660,834 | | 689,452 | | (4.2)% |
TOTAL ASSETS | | 2,277,372 | | 1,645,089 | | 38.4% |
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY | | | | | | |
Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the parent | | | | | | |
Share capital | | 183,573 | | 183,573 | | —% |
Share premium | | 900,503 | | 908,934 | | (0.9)% |
Cumulative translation adjustment | | (666,037) | | (552,604) | | 20.5% |
Equity-settled compensation | | 16,191 | | 17,852 | | (9.3)% |
Cash flow hedge | | (56,884) | | (24,691) | | 130.4% |
Other reserves | | 32,380 | | — | | n . a |
Treasury shares | | (8,741) | | (6,967) | | 25.5% |
Revaluation surplus | | 383,889 | | — | | n . a |
Reserve from the sale of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries | | 41,574 | | 41,574 | | —% |
Retained earnings | | 237,188 | | 106,209 | | 123.3% |
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent | | 1,063,636 | | 673,880 | | 57.8% |
Non-controlling interest | | 44,509 | | 9,139 | | 387.0% |
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY | | 1,108,145 | | 683,019 | | 62.2% |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | |
Non-Current Liabilities | | | | | | |
Trade and other payables | | 211 | | 827 | | (74.5)% |
Borrowings | | 718,484 | | 663,060 | | 8.4% |
Deferred income tax liabilities | | 168,171 | | 10,457 | | 1,508.2% |
Payroll and social liabilities | | 1,219 | | 1,240 | | (1.7)% |
Provisions for other liabilities | | 3,296 | | 4,078 | | (19.2)% |
Total Non-Current Liabilities | | 891,381 | | 679,662 | | 31.2% |
Current Liabilities | | | | | | |
Trade and other payables | | 106,226 | | 98,423 | | 7.9% |
Current income tax liabilities | | 1,398 | | 503 | | 177.9% |
Payroll and social liabilities | | 25,978 | | 27,267 | | (4.7)% |
Borrowings | | 143,632 | | 154,898 | | (7.3)% |
Derivative financial instruments | | 283 | | 552 | | (48.7)% |
Provisions for other liabilities | | 329 | | 765 | | (57.0)% |
Total Current Liabilities | | 277,846 | | 282,408 | | (1.6)% |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | 1,169,227 | | 962,070 | | 21.5% |
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | | 2,277,372 | | 1,645,089 | | 38.4% |