6-K 1 a6ker12312018.htm FORM 6-K Document

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.
 
The registrant’s forward-looking statements are based on the registrant’s current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the registrant and its industry. These forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “is/are likely to,” “may,” “plan,” “should,” “would,” or other similar expressions.
 
The forward-looking statements included in the attached relate to, among others: (i) the registrant’s 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 the registrant’s business, including limitations on ownership of farmland by foreign entities in certain jurisdictions in which the registrant operate, environmental laws and regulations; (iv) the implementation of the registrant’s business strategy; (v) the registrant’s plans relating to acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances or divestitures; (vi) the implementation of the registrant’s financing strategy and capital expenditure plan; (vii) the maintenance of the registrant’s relationships with customers; (viii) the competitive nature of the industries in which the registrant operates; (ix) the cost and availability of financing; (x) future demand for the commodities the registrant produces; (xi) international prices for commodities; (xii) the condition of the registrant’s land holdings; (xiii) the development of the logistics and infrastructure for transportation of the registrant’s products in the countries where it operates; (xiv) the performance of the South American and world economies; and (xv) the relative value of the Brazilian Real, 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 the registrant believes that its expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, its expectations may turn out to be incorrect. The registrant’s actual results could be materially different from its expectations. In light of the risks and uncertainties described above, the estimates and forward-looking statements discussed in the attached might not occur, and the registrant’s future results and its 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 the attached relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in the attached. The registrant undertakes 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.
  

 
 
 




SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
Adecoagro S.A.
 
 
 
By /s/ Carlos A. Boero Hughes
 
 
 
Name: Carlos A. Boero Hughes
 
 
 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4Q18 Earning Release Conference Call
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
March 15, 2019
 
 
 
 
8 a.m. (US EST)
 
 
 
 
9 a.m. (Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo time)
 
 
 
 
1 p.m. Luxemburg
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tel: +1 (412) 317-6366
 
 
Highlights
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Participants calling from other
countries outside the US
 
 
Financial & Operating Performance






 
 
 
 
 
 
$ thousands
4Q18
4Q17
Chg %
12M18
 12M17
Chg %
 
 
 
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%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EBITDA (2)






 
 
 
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%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  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.
 
 
 
Website:
 
 
 
 
 
www.adecoagro.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Gross sales reached $810.6 million in 2018, 13.1% lower year-over year.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Full year 2018 Adjusted Net Income was $91.3 million, marking a 30.2% increase compared to the previous year.
 
 
 
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(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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Financial & Operational Performance Highlights

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.

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.



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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" .

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).

Adjusted Net Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ thousands
4Q18
4Q17
Chg %
12M18
12M17
Chg %
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%




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Strategy Execution
5-Year Plan Update
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.
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
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

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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
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
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
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.

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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.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow Summary
 
 
 
$ thousands
2018
2017
Chg %
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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Market Overview

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.

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.

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.

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.





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Operational Performance
2018/19 Harvest Year

Farming Production Data






Planting & Production
Planting Plan (hectares)

2018/19 Planting Progress

2018/2019
2017/2018
Chg %

2018/2019
Chg %
Soybean
47.411
58,280
(18.6)%

47,411
100%
Soybean 2nd Crop
25.621
22,919
11.8%

25,621
100%
Corn (1)
43.449
45,911
(5.0)%

43,449
100%
Corn 2nd Crop
4.702
10,847
(56.7)%

4,702
100%
Corn Silage
3.211
2,573
24.8%

3,211
100%
Wheat (2)
40.271
36,533
10.1%

40,271
100%
Sunflower
3.825
2,869
33.3%

3,825
100%
Cotton
5.316
3,132
69.7%

5,316
100%
Peanut
15.608
9,375
66.5%

15,608
100%
Total Crops
189.412
192,438
(1.6)%

189,412
100%
Rice
40.435
40,289
0.4%

40,435
100%
Total Farming
229.847
232,727
(1.3)%

229,847
100%
Owned Croppable Area
110.974
124,733
(11.1)%



Leased Area
86,450
72,080
19.9%



Second Crop Area
32,423
35,914
(9.7)%



Total Farming Area
229,847
232,727
(1.3)%



(1) Includes chia.
(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.


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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 & Land Transformation Financial Performance
Farming & Land transformation business - Financial highlights





$ thousands
4Q18
4Q17
 Chg %
12M18
12M17
 Chg %
Gross Sales






     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)%
Adjusted EBITDA (1)






     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%
Adjusted EBIT (1)






     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 Segment
Crops - Highlights









metric
4Q18
4Q17
Chg %
12M18
12M17
Chg %
Gross Sales
$ thousands
49,222
53,125
(7.3)%
164,538
197,222
(16.6)%


 tons
219,792
331,417
(33.7)%
685,657
667,414
2.7%


$ per ton
223.9
160.3
39.7%
240.0
295.5
(18.8)%
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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Crops - Gross Sales Breakdown
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Amount ($ '000)
 
Volume
 
$ per unit
Crop
4Q18
4Q17
Chg %
 
4Q18
4Q17
Chg %
 
4Q18
4Q17
Chg %
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)%
 
 
 
 
Crops - Gross Sales Breakdown











Amount ($ '000)

Volume

$ per unit
Crop
12M18
12M17
Chg %

12M18
12M17
Chg %

12M18
12M17
Chg %
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




12M18
metric
Soy
Soy 2nd Crop
Corn
Corn 2nd Crop
Wheat
Sunflower
Cotton
Peanut
Total











2017/18 Harvest Year










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
2018/19 Harvest Year










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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Rice Segment

Rice - Highlights








metric
4Q18
4Q17
Chg %
12M18
12M17
Chg %
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%


 
 
 
 
 
 
Rice Mills

 
 
 
 
 
 
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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Dairy Segment

Dairy - Highlights








metric
4Q18
4Q17
Chg %
12M18
12M17
Chg %
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%
(1) includes sales of powdered milk, cream, electricity and culled cows

(2) Includes sales of fluid milk to third parties and powder milk sales expressed in milk equivalent

(3) Sales price includes the sale of fluid milk and whole milk powder and excludes cattle and whey sales


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
All Other Segments - Highlights








metric
4Q18
4Q17
Chg %
12M18
12M17
Chg %
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.
Land transformation business
Land transformation - Highlights








metric
4Q18
4Q17
Chg %
12M18
12M17
Chg %
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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Operational Performance
Sugar, Ethanol & Energy - Selected Information





metric
4Q18
4Q17
Chg %
2018
2017
Chg %
Milling







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)%
Production







TRS Equivalent Produced
tons
354,731
282,012
25.8%
1,506,048
1,332,744
13.0%
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)%
Agricultural Metrics







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%
Area







Sugarcane Plantation
hectares
153,690
143,617
7.0%
153,690
143,617
7.0%
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.


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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.
Financial Performance
Sugar, Ethanol & Energy - Highlights






$ thousands
4Q18
4Q17
Chg %
12M18
12M17
Chg %
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%
(1) Net Sales are calculated as Gross Sales net of sales taxes.








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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.
The table below reflects the breakdown of net sales for the Sugar, Ethanol & Energy business.
Sugar, Ethanol & Energy - Net Sales Breakdown (1) 









$ thousands


Units



($/unit)


4Q18
4Q17
Chg %

4Q18
4Q17
Chg %

4Q18
4Q17
Chg %
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)%

61
66
(8.4)%
TOTAL
142,029
172,082
(17.5)%









$ thousands


Units



($/unit)


12M18
12M17
Chg %

12M18
12M17
Chg %

12M18
12M17
Chg %
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%

453
493
(8.2)%
Energy (Mwh)(3)
50,904
54,495
(6.6)%

772,681
860,814
(10.2)%

66
63
4.1%
TOTAL
470,525
576,232
(18.3)%








(1) Net Sales are calculated as Gross Sales net of ICMS, PIS COFINS, INSS and IPI taxes.
(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).
(3) Includes commercialization of energy from third parties.








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.

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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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Sugar, Ethanol & Energy - Production Costs








Total Cost (´000)

Total Cost per Pound (cts/lbs)

4Q18
4Q17
Chg %

4Q18
4Q17
Chg %
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)%








Sugar, Ethanol & Energy - Production Costs








Total Cost (´000)

Total Cost per Pound (cts/lbs)

12M18
12M17
Chg %

12M18
12M17
Chg %
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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Sugar, Ethanol & Energy - Total Cost of Production







$ thousands
Total Cost (´000)

Total Cost per Pound (cts/lbs)

12M18
12M17
Chg %

12M18
12M17
Chg %
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.
Sugar, Ethanol & Energy - Changes in Fair Value







$ thousands
4Q18

4Q17

Chg %

12M18

12M17
Chg %

Sugarcane Valuation Model current period
47,475

93,177

(49.0%)

47,475

93,177
(49
)%
Sugarcane Valuation Model previous period
54,575

68,865

(20.8%)

93,177

82,380
13.1
 %
Total Changes in Fair Value
(7,100
)
24,312

n.a

(45,702
)
10,797
n.a



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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Corporate Expenses

Corporate Expenses






$ thousands
4Q18

4Q17

Chg %

12M18

12M17

Chg %

Corporate Expenses
(5,285
)
(5,335
)
(0.9
)%
(19,971
)
(21,664
)
(7.8
)%
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.
Other Operating Income
Other Operating Income






$ thousands
4Q18
4Q17
Chg %
12M18
12M17
Chg %
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.



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Commodity Hedging
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.
Commodity Hedge Position - as of December 31, 2018
 

Consolidated Hedge Position
Farming

Avg. FAS Price
CBOT FOB
Results Booked in FY2018

Volume (1)
USD/Ton
USD/Bu
$ thousands
2017/2018 Harvest season




Soybeans
151,126
276.7
988.1
(3,227)
Corn
157,724
162.1
458.4
(2,367)
2018/2019 Harvest season




Soybeans
57,835
289.0
1,101.8
6,953
Corn
642
142.0
402.7
111




 

Consolidated Hedge Position
Sugar, Ethanol & Energy

Avg. FOB Price
ICE FOB
Results Booked in FY2018

Volume (1)
USD/Unit
Cents/Lb
$ thousands
2018/2019 Harvest season




Sugar (tons)
310,540
401.7
18.2
37,588
Ethanol (m3)
556,640
452.2
n.a
244
2019/2020 Harvest season




Sugar (tons)
216,282
323.7
14.7
10,332
Ethanol (m3)
-
-
-
-

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Financial Results
Financial Results






$ thousands
4Q18
4Q17
Chg %
12M18
12M17
Chg %
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:
(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.

(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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Indebtedness
Net Debt Breakdown





$ thousands
4Q18
3Q18
Chg %
4Q17
Chg %
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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Capital Expenditures & Investments

-199.565
-133.108




$ thousands
4Q18
4Q17
Chg %
12M18
12M17
Chg %
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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Inventories
End of Period Inventories










Volume

thousand $
Product
Metric
4Q18
4Q17
% Chg

4Q18
4Q17
% Chg
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

7
 n.a
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


2,188
2,025

Total

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:
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBIT
Adjusted EBITDA margin
Net Debt
Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted Net Income
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
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

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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.

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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.    
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






$ 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.


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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.

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


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









$ 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)














Adjusted EBITDA













36,145
(+) Depreciation

 
 
 
 
 







(42,102)
(+) Financial result, net













4,724
(+) Revaluation Result - Investment Property













9,078
(+) Income Tax (Charge)/Benefit













(2,127)
(+) Translation Effect (IAS 21)













(9,973)
Profit/(Loss) for the Period













(4,255)



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Adjusted EBITDA & Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation to Profit/Loss - 4Q17









$ 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)














Adjusted EBITDA













89,076
(+) Depreciation













(41,621)
(+) Financial result, net













(51,668)
(+) Revaluation Result - Investment Property













668
(+) Income Tax (Charge)/Benefit













8,985
(+) Translation Effect (IAS 21)













Profit/(Loss) for the Period













5,440


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Adjusted EBITDA & Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation to Profit/Loss - 12M18









$ 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)














Adjusted EBITDA













314,731
(+) Depreciation













(153,169)
(+) Financial result, net













(180,754)
(+) Revaluation Result - Investment Property













10,680
(+) Income Tax (Charge)/Benefit













1,024
(+) Translation Effect (IAS 21)













(15,745)
Profit/(Loss) for the Period













(23,233)


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Adjusted EBITDA & Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation to Profit/Loss - 12M17









$ 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)













 
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













14,975







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Consolidated Statement of Income
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

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
Statement of Cashflows
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ thousands
4Q18
 
4Q17
 
Chg %
 
12M18
 
12M17
 
Chg %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Loss) / Profit for the year
(4,255)
 
5,440
 
(178.2)%
 
(23,233)
 
14,975
 
(255.1)%
Adjustments for:
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
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%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(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)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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
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%

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