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Planted Area Increase: 9% increase in planted area year-over-year, achieving over 300,000 hectares.
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Dividend Distribution: $45,000 million pesos distributed in November, representing close to 7% dividend yield.
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Commodity Price Recovery: Soybean prices increased by 5% and corn by 7% in the last quarter.
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Tax Reduction: Export taxes on soybeans reduced from 33% to 26%, and on corn from 12% to 9.5% until June 30, 2025.
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Wheat Harvest: 13,000 hectares harvested, a 95% increase compared to the previous campaign, with total production up 65% to 45,000 tons.
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Cattle Activity: Increased to nearly 50,000 heads in Argentina, with sustained high prices.
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Fio Service Company: Trading volume expected to surpass ARS7 million, with significant growth in Argentina and Brazil.
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Net Loss: ARS61.5 billion pesos for the semester, with ARS64.4 billion pesos attributable to controlling interest.
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Debt: Stable at ARS323 million, with a reduction compared to the previous year after dividend payments.
Release Date: February 11, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Cresud SACIF y A (NASDAQ:CRESY) reported a 9% increase in planted area compared to the previous year, achieving a record size in total agriculture across four countries.
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The company benefited from favorable climate conditions in the region, contributing to a positive outlook for crop yields.
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A reduction in crop export taxes in Argentina has led to a 5% increase in prices for farmers, benefiting the agricultural sector.
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Cresud SACIF y A (NASDAQ:CRESY) distributed a significant dividend of $45,000 million pesos in November, representing a 7% dividend yield.
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The company achieved 100% occupancy in its office portfolio, indicating strong demand and effective asset management.
Negative Points
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Cresud SACIF y A (NASDAQ:CRESY) reported a loss of ARS40.9 billion pesos, primarily due to non-cash effects related to the fair value of investment properties.
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The company experienced a decrease in tenant sales in its malls, with a decline of 8.5% compared to the same quarter last year.
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The hotel segment faced challenges with decreased revenues and occupancy due to the new economic environment in Argentina.
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The farming activity saw a drop in grain activity, attributed to lower prices and yields compared to the previous year.
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Cresud SACIF y A (NASDAQ:CRESY) faced negative financial results due to the appreciation of the peso, impacting the valuation of investment properties and dollar-denominated debt.