Earnings Release
1Q24
Conference Call | |
November 08,2023 | Portuguese |
(with simultaneous translation into English) | |
10 a.m (Brasília Time) | |
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EARNINGS RELEASE 1Q24
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São Paulo, November 7, 2023 - BrasilAgro (B3: AGRO3) (NYSE: LND) announces its consolidated results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 ("1Q24"). The consolidated information is prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
1Q24 Highlights
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(R$ thousand) | 1Q24 | 1Q23 | Change |
Revenues from Operations | 271.759 | 298.324 | -9% |
Revenues from Farm Sales | 413 | 1.481 | -72% |
Net Sales Revenue | 272.172 | 299.805 | -9% |
Variation in the fair value of biological assets | (7.519) | 15.721 | n.a. |
Net Revenue¹ | 264.653 | 315.526 | -16% |
Adjusted EBITDA from Operations | 23.053 | 106.241 | -78% |
Adjusted EBITDA Margin from Operations (%) | 8% | 36% | -27 p.p. |
Adjusted EBITDA² | 23.424 | 107.143 | n.a. |
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (%) | 9% | 34% | -25 p.p. |
Net Income from Operations | 29.613 | 41.100 | -28% |
Net Operating Margin (%) | 11% | 14% | -3 p.p. |
Net Income | 29.985 | 42.002 | -29% |
Net Income Margin (%) | 11% | 13% | -2 p.p. |
- Net Revenue: Considers the change in fair value of biological assets and agricultural product and Impairment.
- Adjusted EBITDA was calculated by excluding biological assets in progress (sugarcane and grains planted) and adjusted for the harvest's derivative results and depreciation expenses, including depreciation of fixed assets of the farms, developed areas and permanent crops.
23/24 Harvest Estimates - Review
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Planted area per culture (hectare) | 22/23 Harvest | 23/24 Harvest | Change | 23/24 Harvest | Change |
Realized | Estimated | (%) | Projected | (%) | |
Grains | 89.523 | 108.201 | 21% | 105.742 | -2% |
Soybean | 65.772 | 74.996 | 14% | 78.678 | 5% |
Corn and Corn 2nd Crop | 20.293 | 26.623 | 31% | 17.463 | -34% |
Bean 2nd Crop | 3.457 | 6.582 | 90% | 9.601 | 46% |
Sugarcane | 27.586 | 25.758 | -7% | 25.700 | 0% |
Pasture | 16.080 | 15.374 | -4% | 15.374 | 0% |
Cotton | 7.142 | 7.074 | -1% | 7.172 | 1% |
Other | 28.443 | 29.284 | 3% | 25.775 | -12% |
168.774 | 185.691 | 10% | 179.763 | -3% | |
MESSAGE FROM MANAGEMENT
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We began the 2023/24 crop year with net income of R$30.0 million, net margin of 11%, and adjusted EBITDA of R$23.4 million, with net margin of 9%, reflecting the net revenue of R$272.2 million.
The decrease in net income compared to the same period last year, from R$42.0 million in 1Q23 to R$30.0 million in 1Q24, reflects the decline in commodity prices, especially soybeans, corn, and sugarcane, which costs still high, compressing operating margins. This impact was partially offset by the adjustment of the fair value of receivables from farm sales in the period.
The macroeconomic scenario remains uncertain, with the conflicts between Russia/Ukraine and Israel/Hamas, we remain attentive to the possible impacts on input prices. Until today, we have already made 81% of the purchases of inputs. Based on this, we moved forward with the hedging of 23/24 grains. On September 30, we had 49% of soybeans and 45% of corn volume sold.
The agribusiness scenario, on the other hand, was impacted by a super harvest of soybeans and corn, which put pressure on the premiums of these commodities, causing a high impact on prices, especially corn. As a result, we rethought the Company's planting strategy and changed the product mix for the 23/24 harvest. To mitigate operational losses, we reduce the corn area (1st and 2nd crop) by 9,200 hectares, this reduction was partially offset by an increase in soybeans and beans areas, crops that have better margins.
By the end of this release, we had planted 35% of the soybeans in the optimal planting window. The weather forecast continues to indicate a moderate El Niño year, with a higher point of attention in the Bahia region, due to the long-term drought forecast.
We have already delivered 1,6 million tons of sugar cane from the 2023 harvest, with emphasis on harvesting in the Midwest where we had good productivity. By the end of the harvest, we must deliver 2.1 million tons, in line with the estimate.
The Shareholders Meeting held on October 24 approved the distribution of R$320.0 million in dividends, equivalent to R$3.21 per share, corresponding to dividend yield of 13%, reaffirming our commitment to generating returns for our shareholders.
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Despite the challenges, we are confident of delivering good results in yet another cicle of agricultural production with crop 23/24, proud of our contribution to one of the most attractive sectors of the country's economy. We continue with the protagonism, working in the search for new opportunities for growth and generation of value not only for investors and stakeholders, but for the whole society.
André Guillaumon, CEO of BrasilAgro
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Property Portfolio
The Company's property portfolio comprises 273,486 hectares across five Brazilian states, as well as in Paraguay and Bolivia.
LOCATION | TOTAL AREA (ha) | ARABLE AREA (ha) | ||
Owned | Leased | Owned | Leased | |
Brazil | 144.732 | 59.092 | 98.217 | 59.092 |
Bahia | 86.241 | - | 61.142 | - |
Maranhão | 17.566 | 15.000 | 10.137 | 15.000 |
Mato Grosso | 12.224 | 30.623 | 6.188 | 30.623 |
Minas Gerais | 24.212 | - | 17.846 | - |
Piauí | 4.489 | 13.469 | 2.904 | 13.469 |
Bolivia | 9.875 | 1.065 | 7.925 | 1.065 |
Paraguay | 58.722 | - | 33.555 | - |
Total | 213.329 | 60.157 | 139.697 | 60.157 |
Total (Owned + Leased) | 273.486 | 199.854 |
The current mix of the production area, which includes owned and leased land, enables greater flexibility in portfolio management and reduces volatility in operating cash flow.
22/23 | Participation (%) | 23/24 | Participation (%) | |
Owned | 217.737 | 78% | 213.329 | 78% |
Leased | 60.157 | 22% | 60.157 | 22% |
Total Area | 277.894 | 100% | 273.486 | 100% |
Owned | 142.899 | 70% | 139.697 | 70% |
Leased | 60.157 | 30% | 60.157 | 30% |
Total Area | 203.056 | 100% | 199.854 | 100% |
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OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
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The table below shows the projected planted area in the 2023/24 crop year by region.
Crop | BA | MA | MT | PI | Brasil | Bolivia | Paraguay | Total |
Ratoon Cane | - | 15.500 | 4.737 | - | 20.237 | 2.529 | - | 22.766 |
Plant Cane | - | 1.872 | 683 | - | 2.555 | 380 | - | 2.934 |
Soybean | 18.302 | 7.168 | 27.912 | 14.821 | 68.203 | 3.125 | 7.350 | 78.678 |
Corn | 794 | - | - | 1.352 | 2.146 | 498 | 2.067 | 4.711 |
Corn 2nd Crop | 1.075 | 10.605 | 1.072 | 12.752 | - | - | 12.752 | |
Bean | 4.692 | - | - | - | 4.692 | - | - | 4.692 |
Bean 2nd Crop | 957 | - | 3.952 | - | 4.909 | - | - | 4.909 |
Cotton | 1.458 | - | - | - | 1.458 | - | 2.223 | 3.681 |
Cotton 2nd Crop | 1.461 | - | 2.029 | - | 3.490 | - | - | 3.490 |
Others | 16.890 | - | 875 | - | 17.765 | 4.785 | 3.225 | 25.775 |
Agricultural Total | 44.554 | 25.615 | 50.792 | 17.245 | 138.207 | 11.317 | 14.865 | 164.389 |
Pasture | 10.519 | - | 700 | - | 11.219 | - | 4.155 | 15.374 |
Grand Total | 55.073 | 25.615 | 51.492 | 17.245 | 149.425 | 11.317 | 19.021 | 179.763 |
Due to the high volatility in corn price, which compressing the margins, we changed the mix of planted area. To mitigate operational losses, we reduce the corn area (1st and 2nd crop) by 9,200 hectares, this reduction was partially offset by an increase in soybeans and beans areas, crops that have better margins.
As a result, we plan to reduce the planted area by 3% compared to the initial estimate. In comparison to the last season, the total planted area grew 6.5%.
Production Area by Crop (ha)
23/24 Harvest
(projected)
14% | |||||
4% | |||||
9% | 179.763 | 44% | |||
hectares | |||||
14% | |||||
5% 10% | |||||
Soybean | Corn and Corn 2nd Crop | ||||
Bean 2nd Crop | Sugarcane | ||||
Pasture | Cotton | ||||
Other | |||||
23/24 Harvest
(projected)
38%
179.763
hectares 55%
7%
Operated by BrasilAgro Leased to third parties Leased area
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Status of the Operation
Operation Schedule
1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | |||||||||
Jul | Ago | Set | Out | Nov | Dez | Jan | Fev | Mar | Abr | Mai | Jun | |
Soybeans | Planting | Crop | ||||||||||
Corn | Planting | Crop | ||||||||||
Corn 2nd Crop | Crop | Planting | ||||||||||
Beans | Planting | Crop | ||||||||||
Beans 2nd Crop | Planting | Crop | ||||||||||
Cotton | Crop | Planting | ||||||||||
Cotton 2nd Crop | Crop | Planting | ||||||||||
Sugarcane | Crop | Planting | Crop | |||||||||
Grains and Cotton
Production per product (tons) | 22/23 Harvest | 23/24 Harvest | Change | 23/24 Harvest | Change |
Realized | Estimated | (%) | Projected | (%) | |
Soybean | 204.606 | 248.471 | 21% | 248.471 | 0% |
Corn | 53.700 | 60.853 | 13% | 29.521 | -51% |
Corn - 2nd Crop | 69.628 | 102.566 | 47% | 72.062 | -30% |
Beans | 2.057 | 5.631 | n.a. | 5.631 | 0% |
Beans - 2nd Crop | 1.957 | 2.221 | 13% | 5.715 | n.a. |
Cotton | 13.345 | 13.546 | 2% | 13.789 | 2% |
Cotton - 2nd Crop | 8.795 | 12.740 | 45% | 12.740 | 0% |
Total | 354.088 | 446.028 | 26% | 387.929 | -13% |
With the change in the planted area mix, we estimate a reduction of 13% in our grain and cotton production in relation to the initial estimate disclosed last quarter.
So far, we have planted 35% of the soybean crop. Note that we have already planted 71% of soybean in Mato Grosso, within an optimum planting window, with the Jataí Farm already having completed 95% of the planting.
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Sugarcane
2022 Harvest | 2023 Harvest | Change | 2023 Harvest | Change | |
Sugarcane Harvest Year Result | Realized | Estimated | Realized | ||
(%) | (%) | ||||
(Apr/01 to Dec/31) | (Apr/01 to Dec/31) | (Apr/01 to Sep/30) | |||
Tons harvested | 1.941.421 | 2.121.691 | 9% | 1.624.127 | -23% |
Hectares harvested | 24.857 | 25.178 | 1% | 18.059 | -28% |
TCH - Harvest tons per hectares | 78,10 | 84,27 | 8% | 89,93 | 7% |
Unlike other crops, the sugarcane crop spans from April to December. By September 30, 2023, we had harvested 1,600 tons of sugarcane, corresponding to 89.96 tons of cane per hectare (TCH).
Below is the current status of the sugarcane harvest. We should conclude the harvest by the end of November.
Harvest Area | Production (thousand |
(hectares) until nov/23 | tons) until nov/23 |
96%
96%
25.178 Hectares
2.121,7 Tons
Cattle Raising
Cattle Raising | 22/23 Harvest | 23/24 Harvest | Change | 23/24 Harvest | Change |
Realized | Estimated | (%) | Realized | (%) | |
Hectares | 16.080 | 15.374 | -4% | 14.715 | -4% |
Number of heads | 21.652 | 20.164 | -7% | 20.740 | 3% |
Meat production (kg) | 2.572.377 | 2.918.317 | 13% | 310.064 | -89% |
Weight Gain per Day | 0,61 | 0,56 | -9% | 0,26 | -54% |
Weight Gain per hectare | 160 | 190 | 19% | 21 | -89% |
Cattle raising is a transitory activity for the Company, aimed at land transformation. We have an inventory of 20,700 head of cattle over 14,715 hectares of active pasture in Brazil and Paraguay.
Note that the first four months of each crop year historically register lower weight gain, due to the distribution of rainfall and availability of pasture.
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Production Cost
23/24 Breakdown Production Cost (%) | Soybean | Corn | Corn - | Beans | Cotton | Sugarcane | Cattle |
2nd Crop | Raising | ||||||
Variable costs | 79% | 78% | 89% | 88% | 92% | 64% | 50% |
Seeds | 15% | 18% | 22% | 1% | 14% | 0% | 0% |
Fertilizers | 25% | 31% | 31% | 13% | 25% | 10% | 0% |
Defensives | 16% | 13% | 9% | 30% | 27% | 6% | 0% |
Agricultural services | 20% | 14% | 22% | 25% | 23% | 40% | 0% |
Fuels and Lubricants | 2% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 0% | 9% | 0% |
Maintenance of machines and instruments | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
Animal Feed | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 35% |
Others | 1% | 0% | 1% | 14% | 3% | 0% | 7% |
Fixed costs | 21% | 22% | 11% | 12% | 8% | 36% | 50% |
Labor | 5% | 4% | 3% | 6% | 3% | 3% | 30% |
Depreciation and amortization | 3% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 11% | 13% |
IFRS 16 and leasing | 12% | 15% | 5% | 2% | 1% | 16% | 0% |
Others | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 5% | 8% |
Production Cost (R$ / ha) | 22/23 Harvest | 23/24 Harvest | Change | 23/24 Harvest | Change |
Realized | Estimated | (%) | Projected | (%) | |
Soybean(1) | 5.753 | 4.956 | -14% | 4.886 | -1% |
Corn(1) | 5.771 | 4.918 | -15% | 4.680 | -5% |
Corn 2nd Crop | 4.267 | 3.312 | -22% | 3.528 | 7% |
Beans | 3.713 | 2.835 | -24% | 2.871 | 1% |
Beans 2nd Crop | 2.706 | 1.943 | n.a. | 2.076 | 7% |
Cotton | 9.169 | 8.258 | -10% | 8.227 | 0% |
Cotton 2nd Crop | 14.154 | 10.399 | -27% | 10.865 | 4% |
Sugarcane | 10.065 | 10.113 | 0% | 10.085 | 0% |
Others (2) | 768 | 1.494 | 95% | 481 | -68% |
(1) includes area opening amortization
(2) Others: sesame and quinoa
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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
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The consolidated financial statements were prepared and are presented in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
SEASONALITY
The agribusiness sector presents seasonality throughout the harvest year, especially due to the cycles of each crop and the development of crops that depend on specific climatic conditions. Consequently, the Company's operating revenues are also seasonal, as they are directly related to the crop cycle. Furthermore, the commercial strategy adopted in each harvest also has a seasonal effect and a direct impact on the Company's results. In the first and second quarters (July to December) there is a lower concentration in net revenue from grains and cotton. Sugarcane, on the other hand, has a more linear distribution during exercise.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
EBITDA is presented under the accounting standards, based on Net Income adjusted for interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Adjusted EBITDA was calculated excluding gains from biological assets in formation (sugarcane and grains), adjusted by the realized gains/losses on derivatives and depreciation expenses, including depreciation of the farms' fixed assets, depreciation of the developed areas and depreciation of the permanent crop.
EBITDA (R$ thousand) | 1Q24 | 1Q23 | Change |
Net Income | 29.985 | 42.002 | -29% |
Interest | (36.858) | (49.458) | -25% |
Taxes | (8.109) | 20.246 | n.a. |
Depreciations and amortizations | 31.663 | 25.339 | 25% |
EBITDA | 16.681 | 38.129 | -56% |
Adjusted EBITDA (R$ thousand) | 1Q24 | 1Q23 | Change |
Net Income | 29.985 | 42.002 | -29% |
Interest | (36.858) | (49.458) | -25% |
Taxes | (8.109) | 20.246 | n.a. |
Depreciations and Amortizations | 31.663 | 25.339 | 25% |
Other operating income/expenses, net | 1.859 | (3.853) | n.a. |
Elimination of the effects of gains on biological assets (grains and | 7.519 | (18.299) | n.a. |
sugarcane planted) | |||
Accomplish Fair Value - Biological Asset | (6.010) | 86.577 | n.a. |
Derivatives Results | 3.375 | 4.589 | -26% |
Adjusted EBITDA | 23.424 | 107.143 | -78% |
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