19-05-2025
Verde AgriTech Ltd (VNPKF) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges with ...
Release Date: May 16, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Verde AgriTech Ltd (VNPKF) has seen a recovery in the price of potassium chloride, which could positively impact their pricing strategy.
The company has successfully renegotiated its debt, reducing interest rates and extending payment terms, which improves cash flow.
Operational cost reductions have been achieved, including a 23% decrease in general administrative expenses.
The company has a strong field sales team that is helping to identify creditworthy customers, leading to an increase in approved and delivered orders.
Verde AgriTech Ltd (VNPKF) is actively pursuing enhanced rock weathering (ERW) technology, which could open new revenue streams through carbon credits.
Sales volume in Q1 2025 was 48,000 tons, a 44% reduction compared to Q1 2024, indicating a significant decline in demand.
The company is facing a challenging market environment with high interest rates in Brazil and a devaluation of the Brazilian currency.
There is a catastrophic increase in bankruptcies in the Brazilian agricultural sector, affecting Verde AgriTech Ltd (VNPKF)'s ability to collect payments.
The company reported a net loss of CAD3.8 million in Q1 2025, although this was an improvement from the previous year's loss.
High staff turnover and cost-cutting measures have raised concerns about management stability and employee satisfaction.
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Q: What is Verde AgriTech's forecast for a return to profitability? A: Cristiano Delozo, CEO, stated that he does not know the exact quarter or year for a return to profitability. However, he emphasized that everything within their control is being done to achieve profitability and growth as quickly as possible.
Q: Can you explain the high staff turnover in recent years? A: Cristiano Delozo, CEO, explained that the turnover is part of cost reduction efforts. He emphasized the importance of not being afraid to fire staff when necessary and highlighted the use of AI to further cut costs. He disagreed with the notion that turnover is a red flag, citing it as a strategic decision.
Q: Why is Verde AgriTech not capturing market share domestically in Brazil when international competitors can? A: Cristiano Delozo, CEO, responded that the recent years have been challenging due to a massive crisis in the agricultural sector. He noted that their growth track record was phenomenal before the crisis and expressed hope for a return to normal market conditions soon.
Q: What are the challenges with the Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) program? A: Cristiano Delozo, CEO, explained that the challenges are due to the different rock type they are using compared to other companies. He mentioned that they are working with leading scientists and conducting trials to quantify carbon capture, which is crucial for issuing reliable carbon credit certificates.
Q: How is Verde AgriTech addressing the financial and operational challenges it faces? A: Cristiano Delozo, CEO, highlighted the significant debt renegotiation they achieved, which provides a more favorable cash flow situation. He expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate the current crisis, citing past experiences of overcoming difficult situations.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
