CORRECTION – Lavoro Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Results¹

In a release issued under the same headline earlier this afternoon by Lavoro Limited (Nasdaq: LVRO, LVROW), please note that this version corrects various financial figures to align with the 6-K that was filed this afternoon. The corrected release follows:

  • 3Q24 revenue increased 6% to $514.2 million, driven by continued market share gains and volume growth mitigating ongoing deflation in input prices throughout Brazil and Colombia.
  • Gross profit decreased -16% to $60.2 million. Gross margins narrowed by -310 basis points to 11.7%, primarily due to the ongoing input price deflation and a less favorable sales mix resulting from a greater proportion of low margin Grain revenue.
  • The Crop Care segment remained a strong performer, with revenue2rising 30% to $22.1 million and gross profit up 14% to $9.1 million, mainly fueled by robust growth in biological products.
  • Net loss for 3Q24 narrowed to $64.8 million from a loss of $74.3 million in the prior year quarter. This improvement reflects the absence of last year’s Nasdaq listing non-recurring expenses, partially offset by lower gross profit, increased finance costs, and higher income taxes.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $3.7 million, compared to $24.8 million in the prior year period, resulting from lower gross profit, and higher operating expenses. Adjusted net loss was $62.7 million, compared to adjusted net loss of $7.9 million last year, with the variation reflecting lower gross profit, increased financial costs and income taxes.
  • In light of more challenging market conditions than anticipated, Lavoro has updated its FY2024 guidance.

SÃO PAULO, June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lavoro Limited (Nasdaq: LVRO, LVROW), the first U.S. listed pure-play agricultural inputs retailer in Latin America, today announced its financial results for the fiscal third quarter of 2024, which ended on March 31, 2024.

Ruy Cunha, CEO of Lavoro, commented, “Farmer profitability, a fundamental driver for our industry, is expected to improve in the upcoming 2024/2025 crop year. However, in the near term, we continue to observe farmers’ behavior in Brazil remaining more risk-averse, which is translating to postponement of purchasing decisions closer to need. This is resulting in the current industry bookings curve of purchase orders for the upcoming crop year being even further delayed as compared to the same time last year. Consequently, a portion of products that we projected to ship in 4Q24 are being pushed to next year, adversely impacting our results in the quarter ahead.”

“In addition, the combined effects of El Nino on farmer profitability in key ag producing states, coupled with the weakness in grain commodity prices is prompting farmers to postpone the sale of their stored grains, and has led to widespread delays in farmer repayments to retailers across the industry. While our stringent credit standards and industry-leading average client creditworthiness have shielded us from meaningful surprises, we opted to comply to requests for short-term payment term extensions for a number of our long-standing profitable clients. We did so to further these long-term relationships, and drive greater wallet share over time. However, our prudent credit approval policy compels us to wait for these clients to repay us before shipping them additional products on credit, and as a result of these decisions, we expect an adverse impact to our 4Q24 results compared to our prior expectations.”

Mr. Cunha concluded. “Our view remains that the secular fundamentals for Brazil farmers remain intact and that these short-term deflationary headwinds and climate events will dissipate leading to a resumption of growth. We remain focused on controlling what we can control, improving our commercial efficiency, bolstering our technical sales team, and positioning ourselves to capture additional value as the market recovers. Our year-to-date results continue to demonstrate our ability to counteract these severe pricing and climate-driven market headwinds in Brazil via our ability to drive market share gains and generate volume growth. Notably, our Brazil Ag Retail segment Inputs revenue decreased by -4% in Brazilian reais terms during this period, contrasting with an estimated decrease of over 25% for the total retail inputs market. In addition, our proactive efforts to recruit seasoned agronomists who are bringing in new clients to our platform continues to be fruitful, with an additional $35 million in future net sales potential from new hires in the quarter, pushing our total for the year to over $150 million. Finally, our Crop Care segment continues to excel, particularly considering the challenging environment for specialty products this year, with year-to-date revenue and gross profit growth of 18% and 9%, respectively.”

FY3Q24 Financial Highlights

  • Consolidated revenue for Lavoro in 3Q24 increased by 6% year-over-year (y/y) to $514.2 million, compared to the prior year period, with positive y/y contributions from all three operating segments. Grains revenue associated with our barter operations, grew +61% to $87.5 million, while Inputs revenue declined -1% y/y to $426.7 million, as robust volume growth, contribution from recent M&A and currency tailwinds, continued to be offset by the deflationary headwinds from input price declines.
  • Brazil Ag Retail segment revenue grew by 5% to $450.0 million in 3Q24, reflecting market share gains, robust volume growth across all categories, the impact from the acquisitions of Referencia and Coram, which collectively contributed 5% to 3Q24 segment revenue, and a 5% currency tailwind from translating our results to USD. Latam Ag Retail segment saw a 5% increase in revenue to $50.5 million, driven by strength in fertilizer and specialty product sales volumes, as well as the appreciation of the Colombian peso. Crop Care revenue increased by 30% to $22.1 million, led by the strong performance of biologicals where revenues grew +53%, in addition to the benefit of newly acquired Cromo Química, which contributed 5% to segment revenue in the quarter.
  • Consolidated gross profit decreased by -16% to $60.2 million in 3Q24, as gross margins contracted by -310 bps y/y to 11.7%, driven by an increased mix of Grains revenue, the impact of inputs price deflationary environment across all segments, and increased freight expenses as % of revenue.
  • Gross profit as % of Inputs revenue declined -250 bps y/y to 14.1% in 3Q24, a sequential improvement from -350 bps in 2Q24 and -820bps in 1Q24. Similarly, the contraction in Gross Margins (Inputs) in 3Q24 was driven by the inputs price declines, and headwinds from increased in freight rates (-60 bps y/y impact).
  • Net loss for 3Q24 was $64.8 million, compared to a net loss of $74.3 million in the prior year period. The $9.5 million year-over-year positive improvement reflects the absence of a one-time Nasdaq listing expense incurred in 3Q23 (+$61.5 million impact relative to prior year quarter), partly offset by (i) a decrease in gross profit (-$11.7 million), (ii) an increase in SG&A (-$12.0 million), led by higher D&A expenses (-$2.9 million) and an increased allowance for expected credit losses (-$4.3 million), (iii) higher total financial costs (-$20.4 million) led by a loss on fair value of commodity forward contracts & derivatives (-$4.9 million) and foreign exchange differences ($6.4 million), and (iv) an increase in income tax expenses (-$11.3 million).
  • Adjusted EBITDA3 was $3.7 million in 3Q24 compared to $24.8 million in the prior year period, with Adjusted EBITDA margin contracting by -440 bps to 0.7%, reflecting the gross margin compression detailed above, along with a 150 bps y/y increase in the SG&A (excluding D&A) as a percentage of revenue.
  • Adjusted net loss4 was $62.7 million in 3Q24, compared to $7.9 million in the prior year period, driven by the items detailed above, and lower non-recurring expense items.
Consolidated Results (USD)   3Q23 3Q24 Chg. %   9M23 9M24 Chg. %
(in millions of US dollars)                
                 
Revenue by Segment   486.4 514.2 6%   1,534.9 1,615.9 5%
Brazil Ag Retail   426.5 450.0 5%   1,309.6 1,390.5 6%
Latam Ag Retail   48.2 50.5 5%   172.0 172.6 0%
Crop Care   17.1 22.1 30%   110.7 130.6 18%
Intercompany eliminations5   (5.4) (8.4)     (57.4) (77.8)  
                 
Revenue by Category   486.4 514.2 6%   1,534.9 1,615.9 5%
Inputs revenue   432.2 426.7 (1)%   1,453.0 1,474.1 1%
Grains revenue   54.2 87.5 61%   81.9 141.8 73%
                 
Gross Profit   71.9 60.2 (16)%   286.3 222.7 (22)%
Brazil Ag Retail   51.6 43.5 (16)%   220.7 152.4 (31)%
Latam Ag Retail   7.6 7.3 (4)%   28.6 26.4 (8)%
Crop Care   8.0 9.1 14%   46.1 50.3 9%
Intercompany elim.   4.7 0.3     (9.0) (6.4)  
                 
Gross Margin   14.8% 11.7% (310) bps   18.7% 13.8% (490) bps
Gross Margin (% of Inputs revenue)   16.6% 14.1% (250) bps   19.7% 15.1% (460) bps
                 
SG&A (excl. D&A)6   (50.1) (60.8) 21%   (150.2) (185.8) 24%
Other operating income (expense)   (64.0) 0.4     (57.9) 4.8  
EBITDA   (42.2) (0.2) (100)%   78.1 41.8 (47)%
(+) Adjustment items   66.9 3.9     70.7 13.3  
Adjusted EBITDA   24.8 3.7 (85)%   148.8 55.1 (63)%
Brazil Ag Retail   17.2 1.4 (92)%   116.6 32.2 (72)%
Latam Ag Retail   2.7 0.9 (66)%   14.3 8.7 (39)%
Crop Care   0.5 1.9 268%   27.3 23.6 (13)%
Corporate / Intercompany   4.3 (0.5) n.m.   (9.4) (9.7) n.m.
                 
Adjusted EBITDA Margin %   5.1% 0.7% (440) bps   9.7% 3.4% (630) bps
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (% of Inputs)   5.7% 0.9% (490) bps   10.2% 3.7% (650) bps
                 
Share of profit of an associate   0.5     0.2  
D&A (incl. PPA amortization)7   (8.4) (9.8)     (24.1) (27.0)  
Finance income (costs)   (29.4) (49.7)     (91.4) (113.0)  
Income taxes, current and deferred   5.6 (5.6)     13.4 20.6  
Net profit (loss)   (74.3) (64.8) (13)%    (23.9) (77.5) n.m.
(+) Adjustment items   68.9 3.3     75.3 13.3  
(+) Income tax impact of adjustments8   (2.5) (1.1)     (4.7) (4.5)  
Adjusted net profit (loss)   (7.9) (62.7) 691%   46.7 (68.7) n.m.
Consolidated Results (BRL)   3Q23 3Q24 Chg. %   9M23 9M24 Chg. %
(in millions of Brazilian reais)                
                 
Revenue by Segment   2,526.2 2,545.8 1%   8,032.4 7,977.7 (1)%
Brazil Ag Retail   2,215.0 2,227.8 1%   6,852.9 6,865.6 0%
Latam Ag Retail   250.6 250.1 0%   900.2 850.6 (6)%
Crop Care   88.6 109.5 24%   580.1 645.3 11%
Intercompany eliminations   (28.0) (41.6)     (300.8) (383.8)  
                 
Revenue by Category   2,526.2 2,545.8 1%   8,032.4 7,977.7 (1)%
Inputs revenue   2,244.5 2,112.7 (6)%   7,606.0 7,279.4 (4)%
Grains revenue   281.7 433.1 54%   426.4 698.3 64%
                 
Gross Profit   373.4 297.9 (20)%   1,498.7 1,101.8 (26)%
Brazil Ag Retail   268.1 215.4 (20)%   1,155.7 754.9 (35)%
Latam Ag Retail   39.5 36.1 (9)%   150.0 130.0 (13)%
Crop Care   41.4 45.2 9%   240.9 248.4 3%
Intercompany elim.   24.4 1.3     (47.8) (31.6)  
                 
Gross Margin   14.8% 11.7% (310) bps   18.7% 13.8% (480) bps
Gross Margin (% of Inputs revenue)   16.6% 14.1% (250) bps   19.7% 15.1% (460) bps
                 
SG&A (excl. D&A)9   (260.1) (300.8) 16%   (786.0) (916.2) 17%
Other operating income (expense)   (332.2) 2.0     (300.5) 23.9  
EBITDA   (219.0) (0.9) (100)%   412.2 209.5 (49)%
(+) Adjustment items   347.6 19.2     367.4 65.4  
Adjusted EBITDA   128.7 18.3 (86)%   779.5 274.9 (65)%
Brazil Ag Retail   89.4 6.7 (92)%   611.3 162.0 (74)%
Latam Ag Retail   14.2 4.6 (67)%   75.1 43.0 (43)%
Crop Care   2.7 9.3 251%   142.9 117.7 (18)%
Corporate / Intercompany   22.5 (2.4) n.m.   (49.8) (47.8) n.m.
                 
Adjusted EBITDA Margin %   5.1% 0.7% (440) bps   9.7% 3.4% (630) bps
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (% of Inputs)   5.7% 0.9% (490) bps   10.2% 3.8% (650) bps
                 
Share of profit of an associate   2.5     0.8  
D&A (incl. PPA amortization)10   (43.8) (48.4)     (126.2) (133.4)  
Finance income (costs)   (152.5) (246.2)     (478.3) (559.8)  
Income taxes, current and deferred   29.2 (27.9)     70.2 100.3  
Net profit (loss)   (386.0) (320.9) (17)%   (122.1) (382.8) n.m.
(+) Adjustment items   357.9 16.3     391.4 65.4  
(+) Income tax impact of adjustments   (13.0) (5.5)     (24.4) (22.2)  
Adjusted net profit (loss)   (41.1) (310.2) 654%   244.9 (339.6) n.m.


Segment Results

Brazil Ag Retail

  • 3Q24 segment revenue increased by 5% (1% in BRL terms) to $450 million, driven by Grains revenue which grew +61% to $86.8 million, the contribution of Referencia and Coram, which accounted for 5% of segment revenues.
  • Inputs revenue declined -3% to $363.2 million, as the impact of input price deflation and the adverse effects of the drought caused by El Nino more than offset significant volume increases in crop protection (+20%), fertilizer (+34%), specialty product (+47%), and seed (+40%) product categories. This increase in volumes is primarily driven by market share gains, as the retail inputs market is estimated to have seen volume increases ranging low- to mid-single digits across product categories this year. Seed product revenue rose by 29%, in part benefiting from a shift in the timing of farmers’ purchasing decisions, which had postponed purchasing of corn seeds from 2Q24 to 3Q24.
  • The impacts of El Nino continues to be felt in parts of our operations most exposed to the effects of the drought. Our operations in Brazil Cluster South, comprising the states of Parana, Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina, which were mostly spared from the drought conditions, saw Inputs revenue grow 9% y/y in 3Q24, compared to an Inputs revenue decline of -17% in our Brazil Cluster North operations which comprise the State of Mato Grosso, most affected by the drought.
  • Gross margin contracted by -240 bps y/y to 9.7% in 3Q24, while Gross Margin (Inputs), which excludes the mix-effect of Grains revenue, contracted by -190 bps to 12.0%, a sequential improvement in y/y trends compared to 2Q24 (-510 bps y/y) and 1Q24 (-1,060 bps). While prices at the farmgate for crop protection and fertilizer prices declined year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter in 3Q24, our average cost of goods sold continued to gradually improve with the cycling of higher-cost inventory in favor, helping drive this sequential improvement.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $1.4 million in 3Q24, compared to $17.2 million in the prior year quarter, with Adjusted EBITDA margins contracting -370 bps to 0.3%. This margin contraction is attributable to gross margins headwinds cited above, as well as increase in SG&A expense ratio due to a higher allowance for expected credit losses (increased by $5.6 million over prior year quarter, a -120 bps y/y margin headwind) related to the impact El Nino on delaying payments from farmer clients.
Brazil Ag Retail (USD)   3Q23 3Q24 Chg. %   9M23 9M24 Chg. %
(in millions of US dollars)                
                 
Inputs revenue   372.5 363.2 (3)%   1,234.0 1,256.4 2%
Grains revenue   54.0 86.8 61%   75.6 134.1 77%
Revenue   426.5 450.0 5%   1,309.6 1,390.5 6%
                 
Gross Profit   51.6 43.5 (16)%   220.7 152.4 (31)%
Gross Margin   12.1% 9.7% (240) bps   16.9% 11.0% (590) bps
Gross Margin (% Inputs revenue)   13.9% 12.0% (190) bps   17.9% 12.1% (570) bps
                 
Adjusted EBITDA   17.2 1.4 (92)%   116.6 32.2 (72)%
Adjusted EBITDA margin   4.0% 0.3% (370) bps   8.9% 2.3% (660) bps
Adjusted EBITDA (% Inputs revenue)   4.6% 0.4% (420) bps   9.5% 2.6% (690) bps
Brazil Ag Retail (BRL)   3Q23 3Q24 Chg. %   9M23 9M24 Chg. %
(in millions of Brazilian reais)                
                 
Inputs revenue   1,934.6 1,798.0 (7)%   6,459.4 6,205.5 (4)%
Grains revenue   280.5 429.8 53%   393.5 660.1 68%
Revenue   2,215.0 2,227.8 1%   6,852.9 6,865.6 0%
                 
Gross Profit   268.1 215.4 (20)%   1,155.7 754.9 (35)%
Gross Margin   12.1% 9.7% (240) bps   16.9% 11.0% (590) bps
Gross Margin (% Inputs revenue)   13.9% 12.0% (190) bps   17.9% 12.2% (570) bps
                 
Adjusted EBITDA   89.4 6.7 (92)%   611.3 162.0 (74)%
Adjusted EBITDA margin   4.0% 0.3% (370) bps   8.9% 2.4% (660) bps
Adjusted EBITDA (% Inputs revenue)   4.6% 0.4% (420) bps   9.5% 2.6% (690) bps


Latam Ag Retail

  • Segment revenue was $50.5 million in 3Q24, marking a 5% increase from the prior year quarter (roughly flat y/y in BRL terms), led by the currency tailwind stemming from the appreciation of the Colombian Peso relative to the US dollar (+22% y/y in 3Q24) and Brazilian real (+16%), robust growth in fertilizer sales volumes (+51%), partly offset by (i) input price declines in crop protection and fertilizers, (ii) lower corn seed revenue due to drought conditions in the north of the country stemming from El Nino reducing planted corn acres by an estimated -10%, and (iii) the ongoing impact of the discontinuation of a major herbicide from a major supplier’s product lineup.
  • Segment gross profit was $7.3 million in 3Q24, a decrease of -4% over the prior year period, while gross margins declining by -130 bps to 14.4%, due primarily to the above-mentioned impact of pricing deflation to crop protection and fertilizer distribution margins, as well as the negative mix impact from lower contribution from higher margin seed product sales.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $0.9 million in 3Q24 compared to $2.7 million in the prior year quarter, and Adjusted EBITDA margins compressed by -380 bps to 1.8%. In addition to the impact of gross margin decline, Adjusted EBITDA margins were negatively impacted by a higher allowance for expected credit losses (increased by $0.5 million y/y, a -110 bps y/y margin impact) and a -80bps y/y margin impact from an increases in operating expenses driven partly be the appreciation of the peso.
Latam Ag Retail (USD)   3Q23 3Q24 Chg. %   9M23 9M24 Chg. %
(in millions of US dollars)                
                 
Inputs & services revenue   48.0 49.9 4%   165.7 164.9 0%
Grains revenue   0.2 0.7 180%   6.3 7.7 23%
Revenue   48.2 50.5 5%   172.0 172.6 0%
                 
Gross Profit   7.6 7.3 (4)%   28.6 26.4 (8)%
Gross Margin   15.8% 14.4% (130) bps   16.7% 15.3% (140) bps
Gross Margin (% Inputs revenue)   15.8% 14.6% (120) bps   17.3% 16.0% (130) bps
                 
Adjusted EBITDA   2.7 0.9 (66)%   14.3 8.7 (39)%
Adjusted EBITDA margin   5.7% 1.8% (380) bps   8.3% 5.1% (330) bps
Adjusted EBITDA (% Inputs revenue)   5.7% 1.9% (380) bps   8.6% 5.3% (330) bps
Latam Ag Retail (BRL)   3Q23 3Q24 Chg. %   9M23 9M24 Chg. %
(in millions of Brazilian reais)                
                 
Inputs & services revenue   249.4 246.9 (1)%   867.3 812.4 (6)%
Grains revenue   1.2 3.2 167%   32.9 38.2 16%
Revenue   250.6 250.1 0%   900.2 850.6 (6)%
                 
Gross Profit   39.5 36.1 (9)%   150.0 130.0 (13)%
Gross Margin   15.8% 14.4% (130) bps   16.7% 15.3% (140) bps
Gross Margin (% Inputs revenue)   15.8% 14.6% (120) bps   17.3% 16.0% (130) bps
                 
Adjusted EBITDA   14.2 4.6 (67)%   75.1 43.0 (43)%
Adjusted EBITDA margin   5.7% 1.8% (380) bps   8.3% 5.1% (330) bps
Adjusted EBITDA (% Inputs revenue)   5.7% 1.9% (380) bps   8.7% 5.3% (340) bps


Crop Care

  • Segment revenue grew 30% (24% in BRL terms) to $22.1 million in 3Q24, led by biologicals which grew +53% y/y, specialty fertilizers which grew +6%, and the contribution of recently acquired Cromo Química, which represented 5% of segment revenue in the quarter. The strength in biologicals was in part helped by a shift in the timing of sales from 2Q24 to 3Q24 due to delays in farmers’ purchasing decisions, as well as an increase in whitefly infestation in soybean fields early in the quarter, which led to strong demand for our bioinsecticide products. Specialty fertilizer and adjuvant sales from our subsidiary Union Agro in the quarter were adversely impacted on a year-over-year basis by the shift in timing of product deliveries to our Brazil Ag Retail from 3Q24 to 2Q24.
  • Segment gross profit grew 14% y/y to $9.1 million in 3Q24, while gross margins decreased by -550 bps to 41.2%, as the benefit of a more favorable mix of high margin biologicals as percentage of segment revenue was more than offset by (i) margin contraction within biologicals driven by tactical price reductions to stimulate sales volume, (ii) negative product mix within Union Agro, as farmers continued to favor more affordable basic products in lieu of premium foliar fertilizer due in part by the El Nino-driven risk aversion on the Safrinha crop, and (iii) an increase in freight rates.
  • Adjusted EBITDA improved to $1.9 million in 3Q24, compared to $0.5 million in the prior year period, and Adjusted EBITDA margins increased by +550 bps to 8.5%, with growth in Adj. EBITDA primarily explained by the increase in gross profit. Adjusted EBITDA margin improvement was driven by better fixed cost absorption on higher revenue, partly offset by operating expenses and lower gross margins.
Crop Care (USD)   3Q23 3Q24 Chg. %   9M23 9M24 Chg. %
(in millions of US dollars)                
                 
Revenue   17.1 22.1 30%   110.7 130.6 18%
                 
Gross Profit   8.0 9.1 14%   46.1 50.3 9%
Gross Margin   46.8% 41.2% (550) bps   41.6 38.5% (310) bps
                 
Adjusted EBITDA   0.5 1.9 268%   27.3 23.6 (13)%
Adjusted EBITDA margin   3.0% 8.5% 550 bps   24.6 18.1% (650) bps
Crop Care (BRL)   3Q23 3Q24 Chg. %   9M23 9M24 Chg. %
(in millions of Brazilian reais)                
                 
Revenue   88.6 109.5 24%   580.1 645.3 11%
                 
Gross Profit   41.4 45.2 9%   240.9 248.4 3%
Gross Margin   46.8% 41.2% (550) bps   41.5% 38.5% (300) bps
                 
Adjusted EBITDA   2.7 9.3 251%   142.9 117.7 (18)%
Adjusted EBITDA margin   3.0% 8.5% 550 bps   24.6% 18.2% (640) bps


Full Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Outlook
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Lavoro is updating its FY2024 outlook, with consolidated revenue now projected between $1.80 billion and $1.95 billion, consolidated Inputs revenue expected to range from $1.60 billion to $1.75 billion, and consolidated Adjusted EBITDA anticipated to be between $46 million and $55 million.

On a BRL basis, consolidated revenue is projected to be range between R$8.9 billion and R$9.7 billion, Inputs revenue to be between R$7.90 billion and R$8.7 billion, and Adjusted EBITDA to be between R$230 million and R$280 million.

    FY2024 Guidance
                   
    Prior (USD)   Revised  (USD)   Revised (BRL)
Consolidated Financials Outlook   Low High   Low High   Low High
(in millions)                  
                   
Revenue   2,000 2,300   1,800 1,950   8,900 9,700
                   
Inputs revenue   1,700 2,000   1,600 1,750   7,900 8,700
                   
Adjusted EBITDA   80 110   46 55   230 280


Conference Call Details

The Company will host a conference call and webcast to review its fiscal Third Quarter 2024 results on June 3, 2024, at 6 pm ET / 7 pm BRT.

Participant numbers: 1-877-407-9716 (U.S.), 1-201-493-6779 (International)

The live audio webcast will be accessible in the Events section on the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://ir.lavoroagro.com/disclosure-and-documents/events/.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

This press release contains certain non-IFRS financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Profit/Loss and Adjusted Net Profit/Loss Margin. A non-IFRS financial measure is generally defined as a numerical measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flow that purports to measure financial performance but excludes or includes amounts that would not be so adjusted in the most comparable IFRS measure. The Company believes these non-IFRS financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information as they are used by the Company’s management to evaluate the Company’s performance, and provide additional information about trends in our operating performance prior to considering the impact of capital structure, depreciation, amortization and taxation on our results, as well as the effects of certain items or events that vary widely among similar companies, and therefore may hamper comparability across periods, although these measures are not explicitly defined under IFRS. Management believes that these measures enhance a reader’s understanding of the operating and financial performance of the Company and facilitate a better comparison between fiscal periods. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as profit (loss) for the year, adjusted for finance income (costs), net, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and excluding the impact of certain revenues, expenses and costs that we believe are isolated in nature incurred as part of our expansion, namely: (i) fair value on inventories sold from acquired companies, (ii) M&A adjustments that in management’s judgment do not necessarily occur on a regular basis, (iii) listing and other expenses recognized in connection with the Business Combination, (iv) share-based compensation expenses, (v) bonuses paid out to our employees as a result of the closing of the Business Combination, (vi) expenses paid to Patria in connection with management consultancy services, (vii) depreciation and amortization recognize on cost of goods sold and (viii) losses/gains on the fair value of commodity forward contracts. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue for the period/year. Adjusted Net Profit/Loss is defined as Net Profit/Loss excluding the impact of certain revenues, expenses and costs that we believe are isolated in nature incurred as part of our expansion, namely: (i) fair value on inventories sold from acquired companies, (ii) M&A adjustments that in management’s judgment do not necessarily occur on a regular basis, (iii) listing and other expenses recognized in connection with the Business Combination, (iv) share-based compensation expenses, (v) bonuses paid out to our employees as a result of the closing of the Business Combination, (vi) expenses paid to Patria in connection with management consultancy services, (vii) depreciation and amortization recognize on cost of goods sold and (viii) losses/gains on the fair value of commodity forward contracts. Adjusted Net Profit/Loss Margin is calculated as Adjusted Net Profit/Loss as a percentage of revenue for the period/year.

The Company does not intend for the non-IFRS financial measures contained in this release to be a substitute for any IFRS financial information. Readers of this press release should use these non-IFRS financial measures only in conjunction with comparable IFRS financial measures. Reconciliations of the non-IFRS financial measures Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Profit/Loss and Adjusted Net Profit/Loss Margin, to their most comparable IFRS measures, are provided in the table below.

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA

Consolidated Results   3Q23 3Q24   9M23 9M24
(in millions of US dollars)            
             
Net profit (loss)   (74.3) (64.8)   (23.9) (77.5)
(+) Income taxes   (5.6) 5.6   (13.4) (20.6)
(+) Finance income (costs)   29.4 49.7   91.4 113.0
(+) Depreciation and amortization12   8.4 9.8   24.1 27.0
(+) Share of profit of an associate   (0.5)   (0.2)
(+) M&A expenses   0.4 0.3   1.4 4.2
(+) Stock-based compensation   0.1 0.6   2.3 2.7
(+) DeSPAC related bonus 13   4.9 2.1   4.9 3.6
(+) Related party consultancy services   0.9   0.6 2.7
(+) Nasdaq listing expenses   61.5     61.5  
(+) Other non-operating (benefits) expenses     0.1
Adjusted EBITDA   24.8 3.7   148.8 55.1
Consolidated Results   3Q23 3Q24   9M23 9M24
(in millions of Brazilian reais)            
             
Net profit (loss)   (386.0) (320.9)   (122.1) (382.8)
(+) Income taxes   (29.2) 27.9   (70.2) (100.3)
(+) Finance income (costs)   152.5 246.2   478.3 559.8
(+) Depreciation and amortization   43.8 48.4   126.2 133.4
(+) Share of profit of an associate   (2.5)   (0.8)
(+) M&A expenses   2.1 1.4   7.1 20.7
(+) Stock-based compensation   0.5 2.8   11.9 13.5
(+) DeSPAC related bonus   25.4 10.6   25.4 17.6
(+) Related party consultancy services   4.5   3.1 13.2
(+) Nasdaq listing expenses   319.6     319.6
(+) Other non-operating (benefits) expenses     0.2 0.6
Adjusted EBITDA   128.7 18.3   779.5 274.9
Brazil Ag Retail   3Q23 3Q24   9M23 9M24
(in millions of US dollars)            
             
Net profit (loss)   (13.5) (60.0)   23.2 (80.3)
(+) Income taxes   (7.8) 4.6   (19.9) (22.1)
(+) Finance income (costs)   26.2 46.8   84.7 104.3
(+) Depreciation and amortization   7.5 8.7   20.8 22.1
(+) Share of profit of an associate   (0.9)  
(+) M&A expenses   0.3   0.9 0.9
(+) Stock-based compensation   0.1 (0.2)   2.0 1.8
(+) DeSPAC related bonus   4.5 1.5   4.5 3.0
(+) Related party consultancy services   0.8   0.5 2.4
(+) Other non-operating (benefits) expenses    
Adjusted EBITDA   17.2 1.4   116.6 32.2
Brazil Ag Retail   3Q23 3Q24   9M23 9M24
(in millions of Brazilian reais)            
             
Net profit (loss)   (70.2) (297.2)   122.1 (396.8)
(+) Income taxes   (40.4) 22.6   (104.2) (107.8)
(+) Finance income (costs)   135.8 231.8   443.5 517.3
(+) Depreciation and amortization   38.8 43.0   108.8 109.1
(+) Share of profit of an associate   (4.4)   (0.1)
(+) M&A expenses   1.6 0.2   4.5 4.7
(+) Stock-based compensation   0.4 (1.1)   10.4 9.1
(+) DeSPAC related bonus   23.4 7.6   23.4 14.6
(+) Related party consultancy services   4.2   2.8 11.9
(+) Other non-operating (benefits) expenses    
Adjusted EBITDA   89.4 6.7   611.3 162.0
Latam Ag Retail   3Q23 3Q24   9M23 9M24
(in millions of US dollars)            
             
Net profit (loss)   0.6 (1.4)   6.2 1.4
(+) Income taxes   0.5 (0.3)   3.6 1.5
(+) Finance income (costs)   0.8 1.5   2.2 3.5
(+) Depreciation and amortization   0.4 0.6   1.6 1.7
(+) Share of profit of an associate    
(+) M&A expenses   0.1   0.4
(+) Stock-based compensation    
(+) DeSPAC related bonus   0.4 0.6   0.4 0.6
(+) Related party consultancy services    
(+) Other non-operating (benefits) expenses    
Adjusted EBITDA   2.7 0.9   14.3 8.7
Latam Ag Retail   3Q23 3Q24   9M23 9M24
(in millions of Brazilian reais)            
             
Net profit (loss)   3.3 (7.1)   32.4 7.0
(+) Income taxes   2.4 (1.3)   18.8 7.6
(+) Finance income (costs)   4.0 7.3   11.3 17.1
(+) Depreciation and amortization   2.1 2.8   8.3 8.3
(+) Share of profit of an associate    
(+) M&A expenses   0.4   2.2
(+) Stock-based compensation    
(+) DeSPAC related bonus   2.1 3.0   2.1 3.0
(+) Related party consultancy services    
(+) Other non-operating (benefits) expenses    
Adjusted EBITDA   14.2 4.6   75.1 43.0
Crop Care   3Q23 3Q24   9M23 9M24
(in millions of US dollars)            
             
Net profit (loss)   (2.1) (4.0)   15.1 9.6
(+) Income taxes   0.1 1.3   6.0 2.1
(+) Finance income (costs)   1.9 3.7   4.0 8.4
(+) Depreciation and amortization   0.6 0.5   1.7 3.2
(+) Share of profit of an associate   0.1   (0.3)
(+) M&A expenses   0.1   0.1 0.1
(+) Stock-based compensation   0.1   0.3 0.2
(+) DeSPAC related bonus    
(+) Related party consultancy services   0.1   0.1 0.3
(+) Other non-operating (benefits) expenses     0.1
Adjusted EBITDA   0.5 1.9   27.3 23.7
Crop Care   3Q23 3Q24   9M23 9M24
(in millions of Brazilian reais)            
             
Net profit (loss)   (11.1) (19.7)   79.1 47.6
(+) Income taxes   0.5 6.2   31.4 10.7
(+) Finance income (costs)   10.1 18.5   20.8 41.7
(+) Depreciation and amortization   2.9 2.7   9.1 15.9
(+) Share of profit of an associate   0.7   (1.2)
(+) M&A expenses   0.2 0.3   0.4 0.3
(+) Stock-based compensation   0.1 0.4   1.5 0.9
(+) DeSPAC related bonus    
(+) Related party consultancy services   0.3   0.4 1.3
(+) Other non-operating (benefits) expenses     0.2 0.6
Adjusted EBITDA   2.7 9.3   142.9 117.7
Corporate & Intercompany Elim.   3Q23 3Q24   9M23 9M24
(in millions of US dollars)            
             
Net profit (loss)   (59.3) 0.6   (68.4) (8.2)
(+) Income taxes   1.6 0.1   (3.1) (2.2)
(+) Finance income (costs)   0.5 (2.3)   0.5 (3.3)
(+) Depreciation and amortization    
(+) Share of profit of an associate   0.2   0.1
(+) M&A expenses   0.2   3.2
(+) Stock-based compensation   0.7   0.7
(+) DeSPAC related bonus    
(+) Related party consultancy services    
(+) Nasdaq listing expenses   61.5   61.5
(+) Other non-operating (benefits) expenses    
Adjusted EBITDA   4.3 (0.5)   (9.4) (9.7)
Corporate & Intercompany Elim.   3Q23 3Q24   9M23 9M24
(in millions of Brazilian reais)            
             
Net profit (loss)   (308.0) 3.0   (355.7) (40.6)
(+) Income taxes   8.3 0.4   (16.3) (10.7)
(+) Finance income (costs)   2.6 (11.4)   2.6 (16.3)
(+) Depreciation and amortization    
(+) Share of profit of an associate   1.2   0.6
(+) M&A expenses   0.9   15.8
(+) Stock-based compensation   3.4   3.4
(+) DeSPAC related bonus    
(+) Related party consultancy services    
(+) Nasdaq listing expenses   319.6   319.6
(+) Other non-operating (benefits) expenses    
Adjusted EBITDA   22.5 (2.4)   (49.8) (47.8)


Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Profit (Loss)

Consolidated Results   3Q23 3Q24   9M23 9M24
(in millions of US dollars)            
             
Net profit (loss)   (74.3) (64.8)   (23.9) (77.5)
(+) Fair value of inventories sold from acquired companies   2.0 (0.1)   4.6 0.2
(+) Share of profit of an associate   (0.5)   (0.2)
(+) M&A expenses   0.4 0.3   1.4 4.2
(+) Stock-based compensation   0.1 0.6   2.3 2.7
(+) DeSPAC related bonus   4.9 2.1   4.9 3.6
(+) Related party consultancy services   0.9   0.6 2.7
(+) Nasdaq listing expenses   61.5   61.5
(+) Other non-operating (benefits) expenses     0.1
(+) Tax impact of adjustments   (2.5) (1.1)   (4.7) (4.5)
Adjusted net profit (loss)   (7.9) (62.7)   46.7 (68.7)
Consolidated Results   3Q23 3Q24   9M23 9M24
(in millions of Brazilian reais)            
             
Net profit (loss)   (386.0) (320.9)   (122.1) (382.8)
(+) Fair value of inventories sold from acquired companies   10.3 (0.4)   24.1 0.7
(+) Share of profit of an associate   (2.5)   (0.8)
(+) M&A expenses   2.1 1.4   7.1 20.7
(+) Stock-based compensation   0.5 2.8   11.9 13.5
(+) DeSPAC related bonus   25.4 10.6   25.4 17.6
(+) Related party consultancy services   4.5   3.1 13.2
(+) Nasdaq listing expenses   319.6   319.6
(+) Other non-operating (benefits) expenses     0.2 0.6
(+) Tax impact of adjustments   (13.0) (5.5)   (24.4) (22.2)
Adjusted net profit (loss)   (41.1) (310.2)   244.9 (339.6)


About Lavoro

Lavoro is Brazil’s largest agricultural inputs retailer and a leading producer of agricultural biological products. Lavoro’s shares and warrants are listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the tickers “LVRO” and “LVROW.” Through its comprehensive portfolio of products and services, the company empowers small and medium-size farmers to adopt the latest emerging agricultural technologies and enhance their productivity. Since its founding in 2017, Lavoro has broadened its reach across Latin America, serving 72,000 customers in Brazil, Colombia, and Uruguay, via its team of over 1,000 technical sales representatives (RTVs), its network of over 210 retail locations, and its digital marketplace and solutions. Lavoro’s RTVs are local trusted advisors to farmers, regularly meeting them to provide agronomic recommendations throughout the crop cycle to drive optimized outcomes. Learn more about Lavoro at ir.lavoroagro.com.

Reportable Segments

Lavoro’s reportable segments are the following:

Brazil Cluster (Brazil Ag Retail): comprises companies dedicated to the distribution of agricultural inputs such as crop protection, seeds, fertilizers, and specialty products, in Brazil.

LatAm Cluster (Latam Ag Retail): includes companies dedicated to the distribution of agricultural inputs outside Brazil (currently primarily in Colombia).

Crop Care Cluster (Crop Care): includes companies that produce and import our own portfolio of private label products including specialty products (e.g., biologicals and specialty fertilizers) and off-patent crop protection.

Lavoro’s Fiscal Year

Lavoro follows the crop year, which means that its fiscal year comprises July 1st of each year, until June 30 of the following year. Given this, Lavoro’s quarters have the following format:

1Q – quarter starting on July 1 and ending on September 30.
2Q – quarter starting on October 1 and ending on December 31.
3Q – quarter starting on January 1 and ending on March 31.
4Q – quarter starting on April 1 and ending on June 30.

Definitions

RTVs: refer to Lavoro’s technical sales representatives (Representante Técnico de Vendas), who are linked to its retail stores, and who develop commercial relationships with farmers.

Forward-Looking Statements

The contents of any website mentioned or hyperlinked in this press release are for informational purposes and the contents thereof are not part of or incorporated into this press release.

Certain statements made in this presentation are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “aims,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target” or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expectations regarding the growth of Lavoro’s business and its ability to realize expected results, grow revenue from existing customers, and consummate acquisitions; opportunities, trends, and developments in the agricultural input industry, including with respect to future financial performance in the industry. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Lavoro.

These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Lavoro related to the business combination agreement or the transaction; the ability to maintain the listing of Lavoro’s securities on Nasdaq; the price of Lavoro’s securities may be volatile due to a variety of factors, including changes in the competitive and regulated industries in which Lavoro operates, variations in operating performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting Lavoro’s business; Lavoro’s inability to meet or exceed its financial projections and changes in the consolidated capital structure; changes in general economic condition; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; the outcome of any potential litigation, government and regulatory proceedings, investigations and inquiries; costs related to the business combination and being a public company and other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the proxy statement/prospectus filed by Lavoro relating to the business combination or in the future, including those under “Risk Factors” therein, and in Lavoro’s other filings with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Lavoro currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Lavoro’s expectations, plans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this presentation. Lavoro anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Lavoro’s assessments to change. However, while Lavoro may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Lavoro specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Lavoro’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this presentation. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Lavoro’s expectations, plans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Lavoro anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Lavoro’s assessments to change. However, while Lavoro may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Lavoro specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Lavoro’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

Contact

Julian Garrido
[email protected]

Tigran Karapetian
[email protected]

Fernanda Rosa
[email protected]


1 Financials presented in US dollars in throughout this release are converted using the following average period USD/BRL exchange rate: 4.952 for 3Q24; 5.193 for 3Q23; 4.955 for 2Q24; 5.265 for 2Q23; the 1Q24 period was calculated using monthly exchange rates (4.801 for Jul-23, 4.904 for Aug-23, 4.937 for Sep-23); 1Q23 period was calculated (5.368 for Jul-22, 5.143 for Aug-22, 5.237 for Sep-22)
2 Crop Care financial results herein, and later in this release, includes intercompany sales to Lavoro, which are eliminated in the consolidated results
3 Reconciliations to Adjusted EBITDA available in a later section of this release
4 Reconciliations to Adjusted net profit (loss) available in a later section of this release
5 Intercompany eliminations represent sales between Crop Care and Brazil Ag Retail
6 Depreciation & amortization expense, which here also includes the fair value adjustment on inventory sold from acquired companies, a non-cash expenses resulting from purchase price allocation of past acquisitions
7 Idem to previous footnote
8 Income tax impact of adjustments excludes the Nasdaq listing expenses, which were incurred offshore (Cayman) and thus don’t have a tax basis
9 Depreciation & amortization expense, which here also includes the fair value adjustment on inventory sold from acquired companies, a non-cash expenses resulting from purchase price allocation of past acquisitions
10 Idem to previous footnote
11 USD/BRL average period exchange rate embedded in our financial outlook: monthly exchange rates (4.801 for Jul-23, 4.904 for Aug-23, 4.937 for Sep-23) used for 1Q24; 4.955 for 2Q24; 4.951 for 3Q24, and assumed to be 5.15 for 4Q24
12 Depreciation & amortization expense, which here and elsewhere in this section also includes the fair value adjustment on inventory sold from acquired companies, a non-cash expenses resulting from purchase price allocation of past acquisitions
13 Deferred non-recurring expense related to the DeSPAC event vesting over multiple quarters


Interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position

As of March 31, 2024
(In thousands of Brazilian reais – R$, except if otherwise indicated)

  March 31,
2024
June 30,
2023
     
Assets    
Current assets    
Cash equivalents         394,365         564,294
Restricted cash         150,339         —
Trade receivables 5,405,117         2,667,057
Inventories 1,958,197         1,868,204
Taxes recoverable 67,105         57,001
Derivative financial instruments 56,650         40,410
Commodity forward contracts 136,866         114,861
Advances to suppliers 147,107         192,119
Other assets 92,712         32,701
Total current assets 8,408,458         5,536,646
     
Non-current assets    
Restricted cash         139,202
Trade receivables         133,680         41,483
Other assets         5,714         8,390
Commodity forward contracts 4,000
Judicial deposits 10,166         8,820
Right-of-use assets 205,663         173,679
Taxes recoverable 361,772         282,903
Deferred tax assets 410,991         329,082
Investments 6,083
Property, plant and equipment 225,764         196,588
Intangible assets 980,432         807,192
Total non-current assets 2,344,265 1,987,339
     
Total assets 10,752,723         7,523,984
  March 31,
2024
  June 30, 2023  
     
Liabilities    
Current liabilities    
Trade payables 5,554,838           2,575,701  
Trade payables – Supplier finance           26,157  
Lease liabilities 96,394           85,865  
Borrowings 1,280,083           922,636  
Agribusiness Receivables Certificates 1,101    
Obligations to FIAGRO quota holders 175,168           150,018  
Payables for the acquisition of subsidiaries 214,109           221,509  
Derivative financial instruments 65,039           44,008  
Commodity forward contracts 128,658           207,067  
Salaries and social charges 175,238           223,376  
Taxes payable 43,507           37,105  
Dividends payable 1,804           1,619  
Warrant liabilities 25,956           36,446  
Liability for FPA Shares 150,339    
Advances from customers 399,761           488,578  
Other liabilities 48,550           34,388  
Total current liabilities 8,360,545           5,054,473  
     
Non-current liabilities    
Trade payables 7,219           2,547  
Lease liabilities 121,315           98,554  
Borrowings 43,693           42,839  
Agribusiness Receivables Certificates 402,648    
Commodity forward contracts 140    
Payables for the acquisition of subsidiaries 23,408           53,700  
Provision for contingencies 14,040           8,845  
Liability for FPA Shares           139,133  
Other liabilities 587           223  
Taxes payable 795           963  
Deferred tax liabilities 17,571           12,351  
Total non-current liabilities 631,416           359,155  
     
Equity    
Share Capital 591           591  
Additional Paid-in Capital 2,116,908           2,134,339  
Capital reserve 27,987           14,533  
Other comprehensive loss (3,174 )         (28,634 )
Accumulated losses (635,144 )         (260,710 )
  March 31,
2024
  June 30, 2023  
Equity attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company 1,507,167   1,860,119  
Non-controlling interests         253,595           250,238  
Total equity 1,760,762           2,110,357  
     
Total liabilities and equity 10,752,723           7,523,984  


Interim condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss
(In thousands of Brazilian reais – R$, except if otherwise indicated)

  Three-month period ended
March 31,

  Nine-month period ended
March 31,

 
  2024   2023   2024   2023  
         
Revenue 2,545,824           2,526,155   7,977,682           8,032,330  
Cost of goods sold (2,247,938 )         (2,152,758 ) (6,875,929 )         (6,533,610 )
         
Gross profit 297,886   373,397           1,101,753   1,498,720  
         
Operating expenses        
Sales, general and administrative expenses (349,226 )         (303,900 )         (1,049,584 )         (912,221 )
Other operating (expenses) income, net 1,993           (332,235 )         23,905           (300,525 )
Share of profit of an associate 2,509             756    
         
Operating profit (loss) (46,838 ) (262,738 )         79,830           285,974  
         
Finance Income (costs)        
Finance income 124,510           96,903           321,808           256,786  
Finance costs (317,255 )         (251,850 )         (831,322 )         (717,335 )
Other financial income (costs) (53,455 )         2,441           (50,335 )         (17,751 )
         
Loss before income taxes (293,038 ) (415,244 ) (483,019 ) (192.326 )
         
Income taxes        
Current (8,307 )         (3,618 )         23,642           (17,921 )
Deferred (19,596 )         32,864           76,620           88,138  
         
Loss for the period (320,941 ) (385,998 )         (382,757 ) (122,109 )
         
Attributable to:        
Equity holders of the parent (292,887 )         (387,547 )         (374,435 )         (178,237 )
Non-controlling interests (28,054 )         1,549           (8,322 )         56,128  
         
Loss per share        
Basic, profit (loss) for the period attributable to net investment of the parent/ equity holders of the parent (2.58 ) (3.41 ) (3.30 ) (1.57 )
Diluted, profit (loss) for the period attributable to net investment of the parent/ equity holders of the parent (2.58 ) (3.41 ) (3.30 ) (1.57 )

Interim consolidated statement of comprehensive income or loss
(In thousands of Brazilian reais – R$, except if otherwise indicated)

  Three-month period ended
March 31,

  Nine-month period ended
March 31,

 
  2024   2023   2024   2023  
         
Profit (loss) for the period (320,941 ) (385,998 ) (382,757 )         (122,109 )
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods        
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations         8,730           6,299           26,070           (22,212 )
         
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period         (312,211 )         (379,699 )         (356,687 )         (144,321 )
         
Attributable to:        
Net investment of the parent/ equity holders of the parent (284,600 )         (382,278 )         (348,975 )         (200,472 )
Non-controlling interests         (27,610 )         2,579           (7,712 )         56,151  

Interim condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
For the nine-month period ended March 31, 2024

(In thousands of Brazilian reais – R$, except if otherwise indicated)

  March 31, 2024 March 31, 2023
     
Operating activities:    
Loss before income taxes         (483,017 ) (192,327 )
Adjustments to reconcile profit (loss) for the period to net cash flow:    
Allowance for expected credit losses         118,732   39,442  
Listing expense         —           319,554  
Foreign exchange differences         (678 ) 17,988  
Accrued interest expenses         235,211   246,221  
Interest arising from revenue contracts         (275,607 ) (229,681 )
Accrued interest on trade payables         517,806   435,931  
Loss (gain) on derivatives         (7,623 ) (68,278 )
Interest from tax benefits         (17,736 ) (11,437 )
Fair value on commodity forward contracts         69,125           80,964  
Gain on changes in fair value of warrants         (10,491 ) (7,744 )
Amortization of intangibles         53,018   52,921  
Amortization of right-of-use assets         64,669   38,160  
Depreciation         14,985   12,512  
Losses and damages of inventories         4,149   11,061  
Provisions for contingencies         5,044   6,890  
Share-based payment         13,454   12,647  
Share of profit of an associate         (756 )  
Others         (3,163 ) 26,286  
     
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Assets    
Trade receivables         (2,900,443 ) (2,592,910 )
Inventories         (1,043 ) (200,666 )
Advances to suppliers         52,348   161,193  
Derivative financial instruments         12,413   (8,085 )
Taxes recoverable         (68,772 ) (115,664 )
Other receivables         (236,461 ) (77,216 )
Liabilities    
Trade payables         2,867,788   1,764,935  
Advances from customers         (93,591 ) (38,834 )
Salaries and social charges         (52,624 ) 27,809  
Taxes payable         18,208   41,250  
  March 31, 2024   March 31, 2023  
Other payables         53,168   14,204  
     
Interest paid on borrowings and FIAGRO quota holders         (195,546 ) (76,159 )
Interest paid on acquisitions of subsidiary (8,408 ) (3,258 )
Interest paid on trade payables and lease liabilities         (574,451 ) (151,026 )
Interest received from revenue contracts         291,082   94,131  
Income taxes paid/received         14,595   (28,173 )
     
Net cash flows used in operating activities         (524,615 )         (397,359 )
     
Investing activities:    
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired         (198,637 ) (121,410 )
Additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets         (73,458 ) (52,540 )
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment         3,537   1,289  
Net cash flows used in investing activities         (268,558 ) (172,661 )
     
Financing activities:    
Proceeds from borrowings 1,900,726   1,142,491  
Repayment of borrowings (1,618,396 ) (624,453 )
Proceeds from Agribusiness Receivables Certificates, net of transaction cost 402,648    
Payment of principal portion of lease liabilities (63,633 ) (36,262 )
Proceeds from FIAGRO quota holders, net of transaction costs 137,496   147,119  
Repayment of FIAGRO quota holders (109,350 )  
Trade payables – Supplier finance (26,157 ) 4,918  
Acquisition of non-controlling interests (52 ) (87,500 )
Dividend payments (i) (8,667 ) (3,485 )
Proceeds from SPAC Merger   463,909  
Capital contributions   60,880  
     
Net cash flows provided by financing activities 614,615   1,067,617  
     
Net increase in cash equivalents (178,558 ) 497,597  
Net foreign exchange difference 8,629   (12,924 )
     
Cash equivalents at beginning of the period 564,294   254,413  
     
Cash equivalents at end of the period 394,365   739,085  

(i) Dividend payments made to non-controlling shareholders from acquired subsidiaries.


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