Transformational Acquisition of Profertil
Closed acquisition of Profertil for $1.1 billion (90% equity interest) in mid-December; financed with $400M cash, two ~ $200M long-term debt facilities and $300M equity raise anchored by Tetra. Pro forma scale increases consolidated recurring revenues from ~$1.5B to above $2.0B, with potential to generate ~$700M in adjusted EBITDA and to double cash generation (from ~$150M to ~$300M) on an annualized basis.
Fertilizers Segment Positioned to Capture Urea Price Upside
Urea prices have surged ~30%–40% due to international conflict and supply tightness. Profertil has ~1.3 million tpa capacity, ~200k tons sold in Jan–Feb and ~1.1M tons remaining exposed to market prices, with gas costs ~60% fixed and fuel contracts through 2027 — implying much of price upside should flow directly to EBITDA and cash generation.
Maintained Shareholder Distributions and Return to Markets
Board approved distribution of $35 million in cash dividends for 2026 (subject to AGM), continuing the company’s dividend policy. Company completed a $300M equity issuance, marking Adecoagro's return to public markets since 2011.
Operational Resilience in Sugar, Ethanol & Energy
Cane cash cost remained stable at 12.8¢/lb despite adverse weather. Ethanol mix improved (72% in the quarter; 58% for the full year) and ethanol became the higher-margin product. Sugar, Ethanol & Energy adjusted EBITDA was $292M for 2025. Management expects low double-digit crushing growth for 2026 and estimates 10%–15% potential reduction in unit costs through dilution and efficiency gains.
Improved Financial Flexibility via Long-Term Financing
Acquisition partially financed with two new long-term $200M facilities (7-year tenor, 2-year grace) at attractive rates. Most indebtedness is long term and currency mix matches revenues, mitigating FX risk; company noted capacity to repay short-term debt with existing cash balances.
More Diversified, Less Volatile Business Mix
Company reorganized into three segments (Sugar, Ethanol & Energy; Fertilizers; Food & Agriculture) resulting in three roughly equal-size revenue streams, which management expects will materially reduce earnings volatility and improve cash-generation visibility across cycles.