6-K 1 form6k.htm ADECOAGRO S.A. 6-K 3-17-2016 (EARNINGS RELEASE)

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
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
For the month of March, 2016
 
Commission File Number 001-35052
 

    
Adecoagro S.A.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
 

 
13-15 Avenue de la Liberté
L-1931 Luxembourg
R.C.S. Luxembourg B 153 681
(Address of principal executive office)
 



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ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE TWELVE MONTH PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015

On March 17, 2016, the registrant issued a press release pertaining to its results of operations for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2015 (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, including its development of the Ivinhema mill and other current projects; (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.
 
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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.
 
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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 17, 2016
   
 

 
Adecoagro recorded Adjusted EBITDA of $78.1 million in 4Q15, 107.1% higher year-over-year, driving 2015 Adjusted EBITDA to $203.1 million  Luxembourg, March 17, 2015 – Adecoagro S.A. (NYSE: AGRO, Bloomberg: AGRO US, Reuters: AGRO.K), one of the leading agricultural companies in South America, announced today its results for the fourth quarter and twelve month period ended on December 31, 2015. The financial and operational information contained in this press release is based on audited consolidated financial statements presented in US dollars and prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).  Financial & Operating Performance $ thousands 2015 2014 Chg % 4Q15 4Q14 Chg % Gross Sales 674,314 722,966 (6.7%) 218,668 217,041 0.7% Net Sales (1) 648,670 694,470 (6.6%) 209,763 205,645 2.0% Adjusted EBITDA (2) Farming & Land Transformation 70,282 85,246 (17.6%) 35,445 (14,978) n.a Sugar, Ethanol & Energy 154,565 153,532 0.7% 48,498 59,422 (18.4%) Corporate Expenses (21,776) (23,233) (6.3%) (5,820) (6,719) (13.4%) Total Adjusted EBITDA 203,071 215,545 (5.8%) 78,123 37,725 107.1% Adjusted EBITDA Margin (2) 31.3% 31.0% 0.9% 37.2% 18.3% 103.0% Net Income 18,375 2,438 653.7% 831 (12,856) n.a Farming Planted Area (Hectares) 224,343 219,305 2.3% 224,343 219,305 2.3% Sugarcane Plantation Area (Hectares) 129,299 124,412 3.9% 129,299 124,412 3.9%  Adjusted EBITDA(2) in 4Q15 totaled $78.1 million, 107.1% higher than 4Q14. Adjusted EBITDA margin(2) was 37.2% compared to 18.3% in 4Q14.  Full year 2015 Adjusted EBITDA was $203.1 million, 5.8% below the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA margin in 2015 was 31.3%, slightly above 2014.  Net Income totaled $0.8 in 4Q15, driving 2015 Net Income to $18.4, 654% higher than 2014.  (1) Net Sales are calculated as Gross Sales net of sugar, ethanol and energy sales taxes. (2) Please see “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS measures” starting on page 28 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, amortization and unrealized changes in fair value of long-term biological assets (sugarcane, coffee and cattle) 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, and unrealized changes in fair value of long-term biological assets (sugarcane, coffee and cattle) 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.
 

 
Financial and Operational Performance In our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy business, Adjusted EBITDA in 4Q15 reached $48.5 million, 18.4% lower than 4Q14. Operating and financial performance in the quarter was negatively affected by: (i) substantial rainfall, almost twice the historical average, which caused harvest delays and disruptions, resulting in a 21.9% decrease in sugarcane crushing volumes year-over-year; (ii) lower realized ethanol and energy prices in US dollars; and (iii) a $9.7 million loss derived from the negative mark to market of our sugar hedge position compared to a $7.2 million gain in 4Q14. These effects were partially offset by: (i) a 5.9% increase in sugarcane productivity leading to fixed cost dilution; and (ii) the devaluation of the Brazilian Real, which dilutes most of our costs measured in US dollars. The un-harvested sugarcane as of December 31, 2015, is scheduled to be harvested during 1Q16. On a full year basis, Adjusted EBITDA was $154.6 million with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 41.2%, in both cases slightly above the previous year. The year-to-date improvement in financial performance is primarily explained by (i) a 15.2% increase in sugarcane crushing volumes resulting in higher sugar, ethanol and energy production and sales volumes, which was made possible by the timely completion of the Ivinhema mill and our focus on expanding our sugarcane plantation; (ii) a 15.1% year-over-year increase in sugarcane yields and a 1.1% growth in TRS content, which resulted in a 16.4% increase in TRS per hectare; (iii) an 8.4% increase in cogeneration efficiency ratio, which reached an average of 66.4 KWh exported per ton of sugarcane, one of the highest in the industry; (v) enhanced production efficiencies and operational leverage in our cluster leading to cost dilution. Operating and financial performance was largely offset by lower sugar and ethanol realized prices in US dollar terms, and the deferral of milling into 1Q16. The Farming and Land Transformation businesses’ Adjusted EBITDA in 4Q15 reached $35.4 marking a $50.4 million increase compared to the same period of the previous year. This increase was primarily driven by (i) a $10.7 million increase in Changes in Fair Value in our Crops segment, resulting primarily from higher wheat and corn gross margins driven by an 11.2% increase in wheat yields and higher net prices for both crops as a result of the elimination of export taxes (except for soybean which was reduced 5%) and elimination of export quotas in Argentina; (ii) a $24.0 million gain generated from the sale of farms in Argentina; and (iii) a $1.6 million gain from the mark-to-market of our commodity hedge position, which  was $13.1 million higher than 4Q14. On a full year basis, Adjusted EBITDA was $70.3 million, 17.6% lower than 2014. Financial performance was primarily explained by: (i) lower commodity prices; (ii) higher production costs in US dollars resulting from the appreciation of the Argentine peso in real terms during most of 2015; and offset by higher soy and corn yields and hedge results. Net Income in 2015 totaled $18.4 million, $15.9 million or 654% higher compared to the previous year. The growth in net income was achieved by (i) a $26.8 million increase in the value of our sugarcane plantation as a result of higher future sugar and ethanol prices; (ii) an $18.4 million decrease in depreciation and amortization expenses, mainly explained by the depreciation of the Brazilian real; (iii) an $8.0 million higher net gain from farm sales; and (iv) a $2.4 million decrease in income taxes. These effects were partially offset by a $28.6 million increase in financial losses, driven by the effect of the depreciation of the Argentine peso and the Brazilian real and the $12.5 million decrease in consolidated Adjusted EBITDA.
 

 
Strategy Execution Farmland sales at strong premium to independent appraisal During November and December 2015, we sold La Cañada farm located in the province of San Luis, Argentina, and the sale of a 49% minority interest in El Orden and La Carolina farms, located in province of Santa Fe, Argentina. The farms were sold for a total price of $34.8 million, representing a 57% and 48% premium to Cushman & Wakefield’s independent farmland appraisal dated September 30, 2015. In aggregate, these transactions generated capital gains of $24.0 million in 4Q15. For more information please see Land Transformation segment (page 12). New Macroeconomic Outlook and Agribusiness Reform in Argentina The new government led by President Mauricio Macri has implemented major policy changes in the agribusiness sector since it took office. The most important changes include the elimination of export taxes for all agricultural commodities (except soybean which was reduced by 5%), the elimination of export quotas and restrictions for corn and wheat, and a >50% nominal devaluation of the Argentine peso. These changes have and will continue to have a significant impact on margins and profitability for the sector and Adecoagro. The expected profitability of Argentine farmland has more than doubled as a result of these policy changes, assuming equal level of prices and production costs. Commencement of Positive Free Cash Flow Cycle The fourth quarter of 2015 marked the commencement of positive free cash flow generation for the Company. Following an aggressive growth cycle that commenced in 2008 and was completed in mid-2015, we generated a record of $85.2 million of free cash flow before net changes in borrowings in 4Q15. On a full year basis, despite having incurred capital expenditures of $147.9 million, free cash flow before net changes in borrowings was $(6.3) million, compared to $(179.8) million in 2014. We expect free cash flow to become positive during 2016 on a full year basis and to continue growing over the upcoming years, driven by the utilization of full crushing capacity in our sugar mills, the recent policy changes in Argentina as described above, the rebound in sugar and ethanol prices, the enhancement of operational efficiencies and the devaluation of Argentine Peso and Brazilian Real, among others. Inclusion of AGRO in MSCI Index On November 30, 2015, Adecoagro was included in the MSCI Argentina and Frontier Market indexes. As a new foreign-listed constituent, Adecoagro’s weight will be allocated in two phases: 50% was allocated in the November 30, 2015 Semi-Annual Index Review and the remaining 50% weight is expected to be allocated during the May 2016 Semi-Annual Index Review. AGRO’s share liquidity has more than doubled from an average of $2.3 million before November 2015, to above $5.0 million post inclusion. Market Overview According to UNICA, by the end of December 2015, sugarcane crushing in the Center-South region of Brazil reached a total of 594.1 million tons, 4.6% higher year-over-year. Sugar production compared to the previous year decreased by over 4.4%, while ethanol production increased 4.9% on account of better
 

 
prices. The sugar market delivered an impressive rally in 4Q15, reaching 15.6 US cents/lb on December 3, 2015, the highest level since January 2015. On average, sugar prices during 4Q15 were 30% higher compared to 3Q15, when prices reached their lowest level since 2008. Various cane production areas were affected by the “El Nino” weather phenomenon, including excess rainfalls in Center-South Brazil and drought affected India and Thailand. Ethanol prices also rallied during 4Q15, driven by 6% increase in gasoline prices and higher demand compared to same period last year. According to UNICA, since the beginning of the 2015/16 harvest, ethanol demand has increased 20%, while production only grew by 6%. Energy prices experienced high volatility in 4Q15, fluctuating between 212 BRL/MWh and 116 BRL/MWh, on average 13.2% below 3Q15, but still above the historical average. According to USDA, grain prices  during  4Q15  have  been  pressured  by  excellent weather  conditions in the US  and a negative  macro  environment. Global grain stock-to-use ratios are expected to reach multi-year highs. US  exports  year-to-date  are  below  historical average and  market expectations,  driven by strong a  US dollar and depreciating  emerging market  currencies. In Argentina, local grain prices have rebounded driven by the reduction and elimination of export taxes and non-tariff barriers implemented by the government as of December 17, 2015. Recent Developments Changes to Biological Assets Accounting – Bearer Plants During June 2014, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) made amendments to IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment and IAS 41 Agriculture which distinguish bearer plants from other biological assets. Bearer plants are solely used to grow produce over several periods and are considered to be similar to an item of machinery. The IASB has decided that bearer plants should be accounted for in the same way as property, plant and equipment. They will therefore now be accounted for under IAS 16. The produce growing on bearer plants will continue to be measured at fair value less cost to sell (IAS 41). Under this new definition, Adecoagro’s sugarcane plantations qualify as both bearer plants and agricultural produce in the following way:  The sugarcane roots, which will grow produce over multiple harvests and will be classified as property, plant and equipment and measured at amortized cost and depreciated over their useful lives. The sugarcane currently growing on the field, which will be cut during the next harvest, will be treated as agricultural produce and will be measured at fair value. As required under IAS 8, the change in accounting policy will be applied retrospectively. These amendments will be effective January 1, 2016 and comparative figures will be retrospectively revised accordingly.
 

 
Operating Performance Farming Business Farming Production DataPlanting & Production2015/2016E2014/2015Chg %Planted%Soybean59,483 63,944 (7%) 59,460 100%Soybean 2nd Crop28,947 32,532 (11%) 28,947 100%Corn (1)38,847 32,461 20%38,847 100%Corn 2nd Crop3,992 7,583 (47%)3,994 100%Wheat (2)32,393 37,020 (12%)32,393 100%Sunflower9,548 12,314 (22%)9,549 100%Cotton lint - 3,160 (100%) - - Total Crops173,210 189,014 (8%)173,190 100%Rice37,565 35,328 6%37,565 100%Total Farming210,775 224,343 (6%)210,755 100%Owned Croppable Area120,263 124,172 (3%)Leased Area57,573 60,056 (4%)Second Crop Area32,939 40,115 (18%)Total Farming Area210,775 224,343 (6%)(1) Includes soybean 2nd crop(2) Includes corn 2nd crop, sorghum and peanut. (3) Includes barleyPlanting Plan (hectares) 2015/2016 Planting Progress 2015/16 Harvest Year During the second half of 2015, we began our planting activities for the 2015/16 harvest year. Planting activities continued throughout early 2016, and as of the date of this report we have seeded a total of 210,755  hectares, 8% lower compared. Our owned croppable area, which is the area that provides the highest EBITDA contribution, has decreased 3.1% as a result of the farm sales in 2015. Leased area, which varies in size on the basis of return on invested capital, has also decreased by 4.1%. Second crop area was reduced by 18% as a result of the reduction in wheat area Planting conditions for the 2015/16 harvest year have been adequate. On average, planting was done in a timely manner, with very good humidity conditions during the initial growth phase of the crop.  Soybean: 59,483 hectares were successfully planted, 7% below the previous harvest season as a result of crop rotation, which was mostly shift towards corn area. We planted the soybean crop between mid-October and December according to schedule. The crop began its growth cycle favored by adequate rainfalls in November and December 2015. In addition, good climatic conditions experienced mid-way through January has allowed the crop to develop normally. Soybean 2nd crop: As of the day of this report, 28,947 hectares were successfully planted. Due to excess rainfalls in certain regions we suffered delays in planting. Nonetheless, crop development has been very good.
 

 
Corn: As of January 2016, 100% of our corn crop had been seeded. Total planted area reached 38,847, 20% higher than previous harvest year. In an effort to diversify our crop risk and minimize our water requirements, approximately 25% of the area was planted with early corn seeds in September and the remaining 75% of the area was planted with late seed varieties during the end of November and December of 2015. The early corn grew under good conditions favored by adequate rains in December 2015 and January 2016, 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. Sunflower: Sunflower seeding operations began in mid-September 2015 with 9,548 hectares successfully seeded by January 2016. The crop has developed normally and will be harvested during the first quarter. Rice: Our rice planting plan that began in August 2015 was successfully completed as of October 31, 2015. Planted area totaled 37,565 hectares, 6% above that of the 2014/15 harvest year. Wheat: As of January 30, 2015, the harvest was completed with 32,393 hectares harvested. Average yield for the wheat crop was 2.54 tons per hectare, 11.2% higher than the previous harvest year. Sugar, Ethanol & Energy Business Sugar, Ethanol & Energy - Selected Production Datametric4Q154Q14Chg %20152014Chg %Crushed Cane tons1,794,0582,296,030 (21.9%)8,335,4477,232,827 15.2% Own Cane tons1,700,9492,073,142 (18.0%)7,396,9266,418,274 15.2% Third Party Cane tons93,109222,888 (58.2%)938,521814,554 15.2% Sugar Produced tons81,499134,809 (39.5%)464,929413,687 12.4% Ethanol ProducedM384,90898,556 (13.8%)361,001299,810 20.4% Hydrous EthanolM347,89049,095 (2.5%)206,508175,172 17.9% Anhydrous EthanolM337,01849,460 (25.2%)154,493124,638 24% TRS Equivalent Producedtons230,211309,721 (25.7%)1,102,357944,049 16.8% Exported Energy MWh116,552162,513 (28.3%)553,090442,706 24.9% Expansion & Renewal Area hectares2,6426,696 (60.5%)12,86536,267 (64.5%)Harvested Area hectares18,56524,444 (24.1%)82,31779,447 3.6% Sugarcane Plantation hectares129,299124,412 3.9% 129,299124,412 3.9% Rains during 4Q15 in the center-south region of Brazil were significantly above the historical average, which resulted in important disruptions and delays in the harvest. As a result, sugarcane crushing during 4Q15 reached a total of 1.8 million tons of sugarcane, 21.9% lower compared to 4Q14. Consequently, sugar and ethanol production measured in TRS equivalent was 25.7% lower year-over-year. The unharvested sugarcane standing on the fields as of the end of the year is scheduled to be harvested during 1Q16. On a cumulative basis, during 2015 our mills crushed a total of 8.3 million tons of sugarcane, 15.2% higher than 2014 and representing 82% of total nominal capacity. This increase was driven primarily by (i) an 18% increase in milling per day driven by the expansion in nominal crushing capacity resulting from the completion of the Ivinhema mill in May 2015 coupled with enhanced agricultural and industrial efficiencies; and (ii) the expansion of our sugarcane plantation to supply our mills. As a result of the increase in sugarcane milling, sugar and ethanol production during 2015 increased by 12.4% and 20.4% compared to 2014, respectively. Exported energy (MWh) increased by 24.9% year-over-year as a result of the increase in crushing and higher efficiency in cogeneration equipment and operations.
 

 
Expanding and renewing our plantations continues to be a key strategy to supply our mills with quality raw material at lower costs. During 2015, we planted 12,865 hectares, of which 7,978 hectares correspond to cane renewal and 4,887 hectares to expansion. Financial Performance Farming & Land Transformation Businesses Farming & Land transformation business - Financial highlights $ thousands 4Q15 4Q14 Chg % 2015 2014 Chg % Gross Sales Farming 66,014 63,658 3.7% 273,692 315,837 (13.3%)  Total Sales 66,014 63,658 3.7% 273,692 315,837 (13.3%) Adjusted EBITDA (1) Farming 11,465 (14,978) n.a 46,302 59,738 (22.5%) Land Transformation 23,980 - n.a 23,980 25,508 (6.0%) Total Adjusted EBITDA (1) 35,445 (14,978) n.a 70,282 85,246 (17.6%) Adjusted EBIT (1)(2) Farming 9,362 (16,676) n.a 39,156 52,602 (25.6%) Land Transformation 23,980 - n.a 23,980 25,508 (6.0%) Total Adjusted EBIT (1)(2) 33,342 (16,676) n.a 63,136 78,110 (19.2%) Adjusted EBIT for the Farming business in 4Q15 was $33.3 million, $50.0 million higher than 4Q14. The increase is primarily explained by: (i) a $10.7 million increase in gross margins (reflected in changes in fair value and changes in net realizable value) for wheat and corn related to the 2015/16 harvest as a result of higher wheat yields and higher prices as a result of the elimination of export taxes in Argentina on December 17, 2015; (ii) a $13.1 million increase in soybean and corn hedging results, and (iii) $24.0 million gain resulting from the sale of La Cañada farm and the sale of a minority stake of subsidiaries that own El Orden and La Carolina farms. On an annual basis, Adjusted EBIT for the Farming and Land Transformation was $63.1 million in 2015, 19.2% lower than 2014. The decrease is mainly explained by: (i) lower commodity prices; (ii) higher production costs in US dollars resulting from the appreciation of the Argentine peso until mid-December when a devaluation of the currency occurred; and offset by higher soy and corn productivity and hedge results.(1) Please see “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS measures” starting on page 28 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, amortization and unrealized changes in fair value of long-term biological assets (sugarcane, coffee and cattle) 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, and unrealized changes in fair value of long-term biological assets (sugarcane, coffee and cattle) 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.
 

 
Crops Crops - Highlights metric 4Q15 4Q14 Chg % 2015 2014 Chg % Gross Sales $ thousands 39,467 25,394 55.4% 154,741 177,662 (12.9%) thousand tons 188.9 103.1 83.3% 688.1 673.5 2.2% $ per ton 208.9 246.4 (15.2%) 224.9 263.8 (14.7%) Adjusted EBITDA $ thousands 9,905 (14,247) n.a 33,211 36,671 (9.4%) Adjusted EBIT $ thousands 8,906 (14,680) n.a 30,784 34,745 (11.4%) Planted Area(1) hectares 148,899 152,889 (2.6%) 148,899 152,889 (2.6%) (1) Does not include second crop planted area. Agricultural activities during the fourth quarter of 2015 consist 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 of grain inventories and the mark-to-market of commodity hedges. Adjusted EBIT for our Crops segment during 4Q15 was $8.9 million compared to the negative $14.7 million in 4Q14. This gain is mainly explained by: (i) a $1.6 million gain related to the mark-to-market of our soybean and corn hedge position, which represents a $13.1 million increase compared to 4Q14; (ii) an $8.1 million increase in Changes in Fair Value of Biological Assets and Agricultural produce as a result of higher wheat margins harvested in December 2015 as a result of an 11% increase in yields and higher market prices, coupled with higher expected margins for corn; and (iii) a $2.6 million increase from the mark-to-market of our grain inventories (“changes in net realizable value”) mainly as a result of the elimination of export taxes in Argentina as of December 17, 2015. On a full year basis, 2015 Adjusted EBIT reached $30.8 million, 11.4% lower compared to the previous year. The weaker financial performance is explained by (i) lower commodity prices and (ii) higher production costs measured in US dollars resulting from the appreciation of the Argentine peso through . These results were partially offset by higher soybean and corn yields coupled with a $15.1 million increase in hedge results. In the table below, we provide a profitability analysis per crop season. Line items such as “Initial Recognition and Changes in Fair Value” and gains/losses from commodity hedges for the 2015, 2014 and 2013 fiscal years have been allocated amongst the 2014/15 and 2013/14 crop years. Adjusted EBIT per Crop Year 2014/2015 Crop million $ 2013/2014 Crop million $ Chg% Changes in FV booked in 2014 (2.8) Changes in FV booked in 2013 7.0 n.a Changes in FV booked in 2015 9.1 Changes in FV booked in 2014 43.1 (79.0%) Net Realizable Value in 2015 14.7 Net Realizable Value in 2014 3.4 332.0% Selling, General & Admin Expenses in 2015 (9.7) Selling, General & Admin Expenses in 2014 (8.5) 13.1% Hedge Results booked in 2013 0.2 Hedge Results booked in 2012 1.1 (84.2%) Hedge Results booked in 2014 8.0 Hedge Results booked in 2013 8.0 0.3% Hedge Results booked in 2015 7.6 Hedge Results booked in 2014 (7.4) n.a Adjusted EBIT 27.1 Adjusted EBIT 46.7 (41.8%) Adjusted EBIT during the 2014/15 season reached $27.1 million, 41.8% lower than the 2013/14 harvest season. This analysis reflects more clearly the impact of lower commodity prices and higher costs on the 2014/15 crops season.
 

 
Crop sales in 2015 reached $154.7 million, 12.9% lower than in 2014. The decrease is explained by lower commodity prices, despite a 2.2% growth in volume. Crop sales during 4Q15 reached $39.5 million, 55.4% higher than 4Q14, primarily on account of higher sales volumes of corn, wheat and soybean in the fourth quarter. Crops - Gross Sales Breakdown Amount ($ '000) Volume (tons) $ per unit Crop 4Q15 4Q14 Chg % 4Q15 4Q14 Chg % 4Q15 4Q14 Chg % Soybean 12,340 8,476 45.6% 49,369 28,932 70.6% 250 293 (14.7%) Corn (1) 13,286 6,507 104.2% 93,247 52,667 77.1% 142 124 15.3% Wheat (2) 6,294 1,544 307.6% 38,675 9,225 319.3% 163 167 (2.8%) Sunflower 1,869 1,607 16.3% 4,926 5,072 (2.9%) 379 317 19.7% Cotton 2,056 5,392 (61.9%) 2,724 7,156 (61.9%) 755 754 0.1% Others 3,622 1,867 94.0% - - n.a Total 39,467 25,394 55.4% 188,942 103,052 83.3% Amount ($ '000) Volume (tons) Crop 2015 2014 Chg % 2015 2014 Chg % 2015 2014 Chg % Soybean 75,361 79,515 (5.2%) 283,805 225,372 25.9% 266 353 (24.7%) Corn (1) 41,924 69,720 (39.9%) 281,271 373,258 (24.6%) 149 187 (20.2%) Wheat (2) 16,750 8,819 89.9% 96,528 40,453 138.6% 174 218 (20.4%) Sunflower 7,938 7,774 2.1% 21,560 21,940 (1.7%) 368 354 3.9% Cotton 3,317 9,081 (63.5%) 4,974 12,509 (60.2%) 667 726 (8.1%) Others 9,451 2,753 243.3% - n.a n.a n.a n.a Total 154,741 177,662 (12.9%) 688,137 673,533 2.2% (1) Includes sorghum (2) Includes barley Note: Prices per unit are a result of the averaging of different local market prices such as FAS Rosario (Arg), FOB Nueva Palmira (Uru) and FOT Luis Eduardo Magalhaes (BR) The table below shows the gains or losses from crop production generated in 2015. Our crop operations related to the 2014/15 season, which was harvested between January and June, generated Changes in Fair Value of $9.1 million. Crops - Changes in Fair Value Breakdown 12M15 metric Soy Soy 2nd Crop Corn Corn 2nd Crop Wheat Sunflower Cotton Total 2014/15 Harvest Year Total Harvested Area Hectares 63,944 32,532 32,461 7,583 37,020 12,314 3,160 189,014 Area harvested in previous periods Hectares 63,944 32,462 13,136 1,280 37,020 12,314 1,536 161,691 Area harvested in current period Hectares - 71 19,355 6,303 - 0 1,624 27,353 Planted area with significant biological growth Hectares - - - - - - - - Changes in Fair Value 12M15 from harvested area 2014/15 (i) $ thousands 8,930 4,486 (3,814) (1,031) 343 519 (374) 9,059 2015/16 Harvest Year Total Planted Area Hectares 58,505 23,793 32,788 1,881 31,543 9,548 - 158,059 Area planted in initial growth stages Hectares 51,131 23,793 23,712 1,881 - - - 100,517 Area planted with significant biological growth Hectares 7,374 - 9,076 - 3,770 5,922 - 26,142 Area harvested in current period Hectares - - - - 27,773 3,626 - 31,399 Changes in Fair Value 12M15 from planted area 2015/16 (ii) $ thousands (268) - 1,203 - 143 12 - 1,090 Changes in Fair Value 12M15 from harvested area 2015/16 (iii) $ thousands - - - - 1,007 405 - 1,412 Total Changes in Fair Value in 12M15 (i+ii+iii) $ thousands 8,662 4,486 (2,611) (1,031) 1,493 936 (374) 11,561 As of December 31, 2015, 26,142 hectares pertaining to the 2015/16 harvest (mainly corn, soybean and sunflower) had attained significant biological growth, generating initial recognition and Changes in Fair Value of
 

 
biological assets of $1.1 million. In addition 31,399 hectares of 2015/16 winter crops (wheat, barley and sunflower) had been harvested, generating Changes in Fair Value of $1.4 million. As a result, total Changes in Fair Value of Biological Assets and Agricultural Produce during 2015 reached $11.6 million, compared to $40.3 million generated in 2014. The decrease is mainly attributable to lower commodity prices. Rice Rice - Highlights metric 4Q15 4Q14 Chg % 2015 2014 Chg % Gross Sales $ thousands 18,642 28,559 (34.7%) 84,668 103,682 (18.3%) $ thousands 15,509 26,690 (41.9%) 74,145 88,524 (16.2%) thousand tons (1) 47.0 67.5 (30.3%) 197.1 234.9 (16.1%) $ per ton 330 396 (16.6%) 376 377 (0.1%) Gross Sales of By-products $ thousands 3,133 1,869 67.7% 10,523 15,158 (30.6%) Adjusted EBITDA $ thousands 163 (2,269) n.a 6,274 14,198 (55.8%) Adjusted EBIT $ thousands (539) (3,060) n.a 3,287 10,937 (69.9%) Area under production (2) hectares 35,328 36,604 (3.5%) 35,328 36,604 (3.5%) Rice Mills Total Rice Produced thousand tons (1) 36.4 41.4 (12.1%) 170.5 217.4 (100.0%) Ending stock thousand tons (1) 66.5 26.0 155.9% 66.5 26.0 (100.0%) (1) Of rough rice equivalent. (2) Areas under production correspond to the 2014/15 and 2013/14 harvest years Adjusted EBIT corresponding to Adecoagro’s 2015 rice segment is primarily explained by the harvest of the 2014/15 crop season during 1Q15 and 2Q15, and the biological growth of the 2015/16 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. Accordingly, the majority of the segment’s Adjusted EBIT is generated during the first quarter.  Sales for 2015 reached $84.7 million, 18.3% lower than the previous year, mainly driven by lower selling volumes and slightly lower prices. White rice sales volumes decreased by 16.1%, explained by the postponement of an export shipment that had been scheduled for 4Q15 but executed in 1Q16.  Adjusted EBIT for 2015 totaled $3.3 million, 69.9% lower than 2014 as a result of: (i) lower white rice sales volumes as explained above; (ii) higher production costs measured in US dollars resulting from the appreciation of the Argentine peso in real terms during most of 2015; and (iii) a 9.6% fall in yields in the 2014/15 crop compared to the 2013/14 crop due to adverse weather conditions.  The table below provides a breakdown into the margin recognized throughout the biological growth and the harvest of our rice for the previous harvest (2014/15) and the current harvest (2015/16).
 

 
biological assets of $1.1 million. In addition 31,399 hectares of 2015/16 winter crops (wheat, barley and sunflower) had been harvested, generating Changes in Fair Value of $1.4 million. As a result, total Changes in Fair Value of Biological Assets and Agricultural Produce during 2015 reached $11.6 million, compared to $40.3 million generated in 2014. The decrease is mainly attributable to lower commodity prices. Rice Rice - Highlights metric 4Q15 4Q14 Chg % 2015 2014 Chg % Gross Sales $ thousands 18,642 28,559 (34.7%) 84,668 103,682 (18.3%) $ thousands 15,509 26,690 (41.9%) 74,145 88,524 (16.2%) thousand tons (1) 47.0 67.5 (30.3%) 197.1 234.9 (16.1%) $ per ton 330 396 (16.6%) 376 377 (0.1%) Gross Sales of By-products $ thousands 3,133 1,869 67.7% 10,523 15,158 (30.6%) Adjusted EBITDA $ thousands 163 (2,269) n.a 6,274 14,198 (55.8%) Adjusted EBIT $ thousands (539) (3,060) n.a 3,287 10,937 (69.9%) Area under production (2) hectares 35,328 36,604 (3.5%) 35,328 36,604 (3.5%) Rice Mills Total Rice Produced thousand tons (1) 36.4 41.4 (12.1%) 170.5 217.4 (100.0%) Ending stock thousand tons (1) 66.5 26.0 155.9% 66.5 26.0 (100.0%) (1) Of rough rice equivalent. (2) Areas under production correspond to the 2014/15 and 2013/14 harvest years Adjusted EBIT corresponding to Adecoagro’s 2015 rice segment is primarily explained by the harvest of the 2014/15 crop season during 1Q15 and 2Q15, and the biological growth of the 2015/16 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. Accordingly, the majority of the segment’s Adjusted EBIT is generated during the first quarter.  Sales for 2015 reached $84.7 million, 18.3% lower than the previous year, mainly driven by lower selling volumes and slightly lower prices. White rice sales volumes decreased by 16.1%, explained by the postponement of an export shipment that had been scheduled for 4Q15 but executed in 1Q16.  Adjusted EBIT for 2015 totaled $3.3 million, 69.9% lower than 2014 as a result of: (i) lower white rice sales volumes as explained above; (ii) higher production costs measured in US dollars resulting from the appreciation of the Argentine peso in real terms during most of 2015; and (iii) a 9.6% fall in yields in the 2014/15 crop compared to the 2013/14 crop due to adverse weather conditions.  The table below provides a breakdown into the margin recognized throughout the biological growth and the harvest of our rice for the previous harvest (2014/15) and the current harvest (2015/16). Regarding the 2015/16 rice crop, during 3Q15 and 4Q15, 37,565 hectares were planted, 6.3% higher than the previous crop primarily as a result of our land transformation activities. In 2015, the rice segment generated Changes in Fair Value of Biological Assets and Agricultural Produce of $2.8 million. Dairy Dairy - Highlights metric 4Q15 4Q14 Chg % 2015 2014 Chg % Gross Sales $ thousands (1) 7,591 9,317 (18.5%) 32,981 32,968 0.0% million liters (2) 24.7 20.9 17.8% 89.7 78.1 14.8% $ per liter (3) 0.27 0.41 (34.4%) 0.33 0.39 (16.0%) Adjusted EBITDA $ thousands 1,335 1,862 (28.3%) 6,356 8,536 (25.5%) Adjusted EBIT $ thousands 993 1,475 (32.7%) 4,900 6,985 (29.8%) Milking Cows Average Heads 6,752 6,529 3.4% 6,658 6,440 3.4% Cow Productivity Liter/Cow/Day 38.6 35.5 8.9% 36.4 33.8 7.8% Total Milk Produced million liters 24.0 21.3 12.6% 88.6 79.5 11.4% (1) Includes (i) $0.9 million from sales of culled cows in 4Q15 and $0.7 million in 4Q14 (2) Selling volumes include 1.14 million liters ofcheese in 4Q15 and 1.1 million liters in 4Q14 for powder milk (3) Sales price includes the sale of fluid milk, whole milk powder and cheese and excludes cattle sales From an operational standpoint, 2015 was a great year for our dairy business. We were able to consolidate the operations and achieve our operational targets. Cow productivity has reached 36.4 liters/cow/day, above our target of 36 liters/cow/day. In fact, during the fourth quarter, productivity has reached a record of 38.6 liters/cow/day. This is a strong indication that cow comfort and health is being well managed and that our
 

 
operational teams are focused on efficiency. In addition, with over 6,650 milking cows the dairy has operated at full capacity. As a result of these two factors, milk production reached a total of 88.6 million liters in 2015 and 24.0 million during 4Q15, 11.4% and 12.6% respectively higher year-over-year. Despite strong operational performance, Adjusted EBIT in 2015 reached $4.9 million and $1.0 million in 4Q15, 29.8% and 32.7% lower than the same periods of 2014. This is primarily explained by a strong decrease in milk prices resulting from a combination of weak international prices and the devaluation of the Argentine peso. All Other Segments All Other Segments - Highlights metric 4Q15 4Q14 Chg % 2015 2014 Chg % Gross Sales $ thousands 314 388 (19.1%) 1,302 1,525 (14.6%) Adjusted EBITDA $ thousands 62 (324) n.a 461 333 38.4% Adjusted EBIT $ thousands 2 (411) n.a 185 (65) n.a All Other Segments is primarily composed of our Cattle segments. Our Cattle segment consists of over 60 thousand hectares of pasture land that is not suitable for crop production and is leased to third parties for cattle grazing activities. As of 2015, 32 thousand hectares are being leased. Adjusted EBIT for All Other Segment increased by $0.3 million in 2015 and by $0.4 million in 4Q15.
 

 
Land Transformation business Land transformation - Highlights metric 4Q15 4Q14 Chg % 2015 2014 Chg % Adjusted EBITDA $ thousands 23,980 - n.a 23,980 25,508 (6.0%) Adjusted EBIT $ thousands 23,980 - n.a 23,980 25,508 n.a Land sold Hectares 18,718 - n.a 18,718 12,887 n.a  Adjusted EBIT for our Land Transformation business during 2015 totaled $24.0 million compared to $25.5 million in 2014. On December 9, 2015, we completed the sale of a 49% interest in Global Acamante S.L.U., Global Calidon S.L.U., Global Carelio S.L.U. and Global Mirabilis S.L.U., whose main underlying assets are El Orden and La Carolina farms, for an aggregate sale price of $22.1 million. The selling price was 48% above Cushman and Wakefield´s independent appraisal dated September 2015. The transaction generated $16.1 million of Adjusted EBITDA. Under IFRS, the sale of a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary is treated as an equity transaction, with no gain or loss recognized in the consolidated Statement of Income. The difference between the selling price and the book value was recognized in the Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity under the line item “Reserve from the sale of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries”. Therefore this transaction resulted in an increase of $16.1 million to our equity. El Orden and La Carolina farms are located in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina and were acquired by Adecoagro in 2005. The farms have a total of 15,319 hectares, of which 5,835 are used for crop production. On November 25, 2015, we also sold La Cañada farm for a total price of $12.6 million, which was 57% above Cushman and Wakefield´s independent appraisal dated September 2015. The transaction generated $7.9 million of Adjusted EBITDA and a net gain of $7.9 million included within the line item “Other operating income, net”. La Cañada is a 3,399 hectare farm located in the province of San Luis, Argentina and was acquired by Adecoagro in 2011 for crop production.
 

 
 
Sugar, Ethanol & Energy business Sugar, Ethanol & Energy - Highlights $ thousands4Q154Q14Chg %20152014Chg %Net Sales (1)143,749141,987 1.2% 374,978378,633 (1.0%)Gross Profit Manufacturing Activities59,12165,152 (9.3%)151,924157,396 (3.5%)Adjusted EBITDA48,49859,422 (18.4%)154,565153,532 0.7% Adjusted EBITDA Margin33.7%41.9% (19.4%)41.2%40.5% 1.7% (1) Net Sales are calculated as Gross Sales net of sales taxes. The fourth quarter of 2015 marked the conclusion of the 2015/16 sugarcane harvest. Abundant rainfalls during the quarter generated significant disruptions and delays in harvesting operations. As a result, sugarcane crushing during the quarter reached 1.8 million tons, 21.9% lower than 4Q14. Lower crushing volumes are reflected in a 25.7% decrease in sugar and ethanol production measured in TRS equivalent and a 28.3% reduction in energy exports. The unharvested sugarcane as of December 31, 2015 remains on our fields and is expected to be harvested and crushed during 1Q16. Despite lower crushing and production volumes, net sales reached $143.7 million, slightly above 4Q14. As shown in the table below, ethanol sales volumes grew by 34.1% year-over-year offsetting the lower production volumes. This is the result of monetizing the ethanol inventory which we began to build-up since June 2015 and began to sell during 4Q15 in response to a strong recovery in ethanol prices. Adjusted EBITDA during 4Q15 was $48.5 million, 18.4% lower than 4Q14. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 33.7% in 4Q15 compared to 41.9% in 4Q14. Financial performance was negatively affected by: (i) lower sugarcane crushing and production; (ii) lower ethanol and energy prices in US dollars; and (iii) a $9.7 million loss from our sugar hedge position compared to a $7.2 million gain in 4Q14. These effects were partially offset by: (i) a 5.9% increase in sugarcane productivity (TRS/ha) leading to fixed cost dilution; and (ii) the devaluation of the Brazilian Real which dilutes all of our costs measured in US dollars. On an annual basis, an earlier start of the harvest coupled with favorable climatic conditions and higher operational efficiencies allowed our mills to increase the volume of milling per day and crush a total of 8.3 million tons of sugarcane, 15.2% higher than 2014. Adjusted EBITDA during 2015 reached $154.6 million, slightly higher year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA during the period increased from 40.5% to 41.2%. The positive performance from higher crushing volumes and the devaluation of the Brazilian Real were fully offset by lower sugar, ethanol and energy prices in US dollar and a $2.9 million lower gain from our hedge position.
 

 
Sugar, Ethanol & Energy - Net Sales Breakdown (1) $ thousands Units ($/unit) 4Q15 4Q14 Chg % 4Q15 4Q14 Chg % 4Q15 4Q14 Chg % Sugar (tons) 68,535 62,759 9.2% 193,290 185,749 4.1% 355 338 4.9% Ethanol (cubic meters) 68,010 55,668 22.2% 174,609 130,223 34.1% 389 427 (8.9%) Energy (Mwh)(2) 7,204 23,559 (69.4%) 123,451 161,425 (23.5%) 58 146 (60.0%) TOTAL 143,749 141,987 1.2% $ thousands Units ($/unit) 2015 2014 Chg % 2015 2014 Chg % 2015 2014 Chg % Sugar (tons) 177,517 173,764 2.2% 598,314 469,892 27.3% 297 370 (19.8%) Ethanol (cubic meters) 156,430 146,156 7.0% 406,444 295,122 37.7% 385 495 (22.3%) Energy (Mwh)(2) 41,030 58,715 (30.1%) 607,532 442,706 37.2% 68 133 (49.1%) TOTAL 374,977 378,634 (1.0%) (1) Net Sales are calculated as Gross Sales net of ICMS, PIS, CONFINS, INSS and IPI taxes. (2) Energy sales and volumes includes third party commercialization. Throughout 2015, raw sugar prices traded at an average of 13.1 cents per pound, 19.5% lower than the average of 2014, mainly as a result of a 5-year global sugar surplus. Brazilian domestic hydrous and anhydrous ethanol prices in BRL traded at an average of 35.0% and 36.0% above 2014, driven by a 6% increase in gasoline prices and a 40% growth in domestic demand. Nonetheless, measured in US dollars, ethanol prices traded below 2014, primarily as a result of the devaluation of the Brazilian Real. Energy prices presented high volatility during the year ranging from 388 BRL/MWh to 116 BRL/MWh, the lowest registered price throughout the year. Net Sales during 2015 reached $375.0 million, in line with those of 2014. Lower prices were offset by higher selling volumes for all products. In fact, sugar, ethanol and energy selling volumes grew by 27.3%, 37.7% and 37.2%, respectively. This was achieved by a 15.2% increase in milling due to the expansion of the sugarcane plantation and operational enhancements that derived in higher sugarcane yields and higher TRS content. Agricultural Produce - Productive Indicators metric 4Q15 4Q14 Chg % 2015 2014 Chg % Harvested own sugarcane Tons 1,700,949 2,073,143 (18.0%) 7,396,926 6,418,274 15.2% Harvested area Hectares 17,995 24,444 (26.4%) 79,519 79,447 0.1% Yield tons/hectare 94.5 84.8 11.5% 93.0 80.8 15.1% TRS content kg/ton 126.9 133.6 (5.0%) 132.0 130.5 1.1% TRS per hectare kg/hectare 11,998 11,329 5.9% 12,276 10,543 16.4% Mechanized harvest % 98.1% 97.8% 0.3% 97.7% 96.6% 1.2% The table above shows productive indicators related to our owned sugarcane production (“Agricultural Produce”) which is planted, harvested and then transferred to our mills for processing. Sugarcane yields and sugar content in cane (TRS) in 2015 were 15.1% and 1.1% above 2014 levels, respectively. The combination of these two factors resulted in a 16.4% increase in TRS per hectare. This is an important driver for fixed cost diluting fixed costs, enhancing profitability. Sugarcane growth was positively affected by the enhancements in our agricultural operations, including: (i) the expansion and renewal of our sugarcane plantations, which resulted in younger cane plants; (ii) enhancements in our agricultural operations; (iii) the training and strengthening of
 

 
our agricultural teams; and (iv) favorable weather throughout the season. We expect sugarcane yields and TRS content to remain at high levels as we stabilize and enhance efficiencies in our 9.0 million ton cluster in Mato Grosso do Sul. Sugar, Ethanol & Energy - Industrial indicators metric 4Q15 4Q14 Chg % 2015 2014 Chg % Milling Cluster Tons 1,584,287 2,057,503 (23.0%) 7,316,337 6,191,601 18.2% Milling UMA Tons 209,771 238,527 (12.1%) 1,019,111 1,041,227 (2.1%) Milling Total Tons 1,794,058 2,296,030 (21.9%) 8,335,448 7,232,827 15.2% Own sugarcane % 94.8% 90.3% 5.0% 88.7% 88.7% 0.0% Sugar mix in production % 37.0% 45.5% (18.7%) 44.1% 45.8% (3.8%) Ethanol mix in production % 63.0% 54.5% 15.6% 55.9% 54.2% 3.2% Exported energy per ton crushed KWh/ton 65.0 70.8 (8.2%) 66.4 61.2 8.4% During 2015 our mills crushed at 82% capacity, crushing 8.3 million tons of sugarcane compared to 7.2 million tons in 2014. This year-over-year growth was driven by (i) a higher milling efficiency per hour; and (ii) the expansion of our sugarcane plantation. As previously stated, during the last quarter, the state of Mato Grosso do Sul registered the highest level of rainfalls in recorded history. Our production mix during 2015 was slanted towards maximizing ethanol production. On average, during 2015, 55.9% of the sugar content (TRS) was used to produce anhydrous and hydrous ethanol and 44.1% was used to produce sugar. Market prices and relative margins favored ethanol production during most of the year. In line with our strategy of being a low-cost producer of sugar, ethanol and electricity, the supply of our own sugarcane, which we plant, grow and harvest, as a percentage of total sugarcane crushed, remains at very high levels relative to the industry average. During the last harvest year, 88.7% of total crushed cane was grown and harvested by us. The supply of owned sugarcane allows us to control the flow and quality of the sugarcane delivered at the mill, and enables us to apply our agricultural expertise to maximize sugarcane yields and sugar content. Regarding the Energy business, cogeneration exports to the grid increased by 24.9% year-over-year primarily as a result of higher volume of cane crushed and higher operational efficiencies. Our cogeneration efficiency ratio measured in kilowatts sold per ton of sugarcane crushed increased from 61.2 KWh/ton in 2014 to 66.4 KWh/ton in 2015, one of the highest ratios in the industry.
 

 
Sugar, Ethanol & Energy - Changes in Fair Value 2015 2014 Biological Asset $ Hectares $/hectare $ Hectares $/hectare (a) Sugarcane plantations at begining of period 274,970 117,139 2,347 213,776 99,409 2,150 (b) Planting investment (1) 48,856 18,170 2,689 111,836 39,333 2,843 (c) Increase due to purchases - - 526 (d) Exchange difference (92,876) - (36,842) (e) Sugarcane w/ significant biological growth at end of period 243,549 125,669 1,938 274,970 117,139 2,347 Changes in Fair Value of Biological Assets (e) - [ (a) + (b) + (c) + (d) ] 12,599 (14,326) Agricultural produce $ Tons $/ton $ Tons $/ton (a) Harvested own sugarcane (2)(3) 155,135 7,608,571 20.4 180,697 7,010,193 25.78 (b) Crop maintenance costs (37,546) (4.9) (49,617) (7.1) (c) Leasing Costs (27,486) (3.6) (35,000) (5.0) (d) Harvest costs (88,895) (11.7) (113,504) (16.2) Changes in Fair Value of Agricultural Produce (a) + (b) + (c) + (d) 1,208 (17,425) Total Changes in Fair Value 13,807 (31,751) (1) Sugarcane planting area includes work-in-progress planting activities over 5,305 hectares in 2015. (2) Sugarcane transfer prices are set by Consecana Index, which is the Council of Sugarcane, Sugar and Ethanol Producers in the State of São Paulo. (3) $ and $/ton values includes 211,645 tons of sugarcane seed for planting in 2015 and 591,919 tons in 2014. In 2015, Changes in Fair Value (“CFV”) of sugarcane biological assets stood at $13.8 million compared to negative $31.8 million in 2014. The $45.6 million increase was mainly attributed to: (i) a 22% decrease in sugarcane production costs (land leasing, crop maintenance, harvesting) which resulted in a $18.6 million increase in Changes in Fair Value of Agricultural Produce (realized), (ii) a $26.9 million increase in Changes in Fair Value of Biological Assets (unrealized), mainly driven by higher sugar and ethanol prices in BRL and an increase in the size of our sugarcane plantation. Nonetheless, the value per hectare of our sugarcane plantation measured in US dollars decreased from $2,347 to $1,938 as a result of the 40% depreciation of the Brazilian Real. Corporate Expenses  Corporate Expenses $ thousands 4Q15 4Q14 Chg % 2015 2014 Chg % Corporate Expenses (5,820) (6,719) (13.4%) (21,776) (23,233) (6.3%) Adecoagro’s corporate expenses include items that have not been allocated to a specific business segment, such as executive officers and headquarters staff, and certain professional fees, travel expenses, and office lease expenses, among others. As shown on the table above, corporate expenses during 2015 reached $21.8 million, marking a 6.3% decrease compared to the previous year. The reduction is primarily explained by cost reduction initiatives and by the Brazilian Real and the Argentine Peso depreciation versus the US dollar
 

 
Other Operating Income Other Operating Income $ thousands 4Q15 3Q15 Chg % 2015 2014 Chg % Gain / (Loss) from commodity derivative financial instruments (8,090) 15,503 n.a 22,148 9,937 122.9% Gain/(Loss) from forward contracts (27) 1 n.a (25) (157) (84.1%) Gain from disposal of subsidiary - - - % - - % Gain from disposal of farmland and other assets - - - % 7,914 - n.a Gain from disposal of other property items (188) 29 n.a 721 985 (27%) Gain from disposal of financial assets - - - % - - - % Gain/(Loss) from disposal of biological assets - - - % - - % Other 190 127 49.6% 308 1,212 (74.6%) Total (201) 15,660 n.a 31,066 11,977 159.4% Other Operating Income in 2015 was $31.1 million, marking a 159.4% or $19.1 million increase compared to 2014. This is mainly explained by: (i) a $15.1 million gain related to our crops hedge position, most of which has already been realized; and (ii) the fact that in 2014 the farms we sold were booked as equity transactions with no gains recognized in the statement of income (pursuant to IFRS accounting rules, gains derived from the sale of a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary is accounted for as an equity transaction and therefore recognized in Shareholder´s Equity) whereas in 2015 the proceeds from the sale of La Cañada farm was recognized within the statement of income. Financial Results Financial Results $ thousands 4Q15 3Q15 Chg % 2015 2014 Chg % Interest Expense, net (11,149) (10,896) 2.3% (41,290) (47,847) (13.7%) Cash Flow Hedge - Transfer from Equity (17,862) (7,084) 152.1% (32,700) (12,031) 171.8% FX Gain/(Loss), net (20,313) 6,543 - % (23,423) (9,246) 153.3% Gain/(Loss) from derivative financial Instruments (149) (4,858) (96.9%) (4,437) (3,232) 37.3% Taxes (1,046) (855) 22.3% (3,358) (3,731) (10.0%) Other Expenses, net (139) (998) - % (2,532) (3,094) (18.2%) Total Financial Results (50,658) (18,148) 179.1% (107,740) (79,181) 36.1% Net Financial Results in 2015 totaled a loss of $107.7 million, compared to a loss of $79.2 million in 2014. The most important changes year-over-year are: Net Interest expense decreased by $6.6 million in 2014 driven by: (i) the depreciation of the Brazilian Real and Argentine Peso coupled with (ii) a shift towards a higher proportion of dollar denominated debt which resulted in lower average interest rates. Foreign currency losses (reflected in “Cash Flow Hedge(1)” and “Fx Gain/Loss” line items) totaled $56.1 million in 2015 compared to $21.3 million in 2014. This is explained by the strong depreciation of the Argentine Peso and the Brazilian Real throughout the year, reaching 53% and 49%, respectively. (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.
 

 
Commodity Hedging Adecoagro’s performance is affected by the volatile price environment inherent to agricultural commodities. The company uses both forward contracts and derivative instruments to mitigate swings in prices by locking margins and stabilizing profits. The table below shows the average selling prices for Adecoagro’s physical sales (i.e., volumes and average prices including past sales invoiced/delivered and fixed-price forward contracts). Total Volume and Average Prices Volume Local Sale Price Local Sale Price (thousand tons) FAS $/ton FOB cts/bushel (1) 2014/15 Harvest Year Soybean Argentina 226.0 273 1,138 Brazil 31.0 333 1,139 Uruguay 16.9 361 1,146 Corn Argentina 215.4 158 484 Uruguay 3.3 197 560 Wheat Argentina 69.3 156 525 Uruguay 6.9 159 494 2015/16 Harvest Year Soybean Argentina 172.2 240 1,004 Brazil 6.0 308 1,070 Uruguay - - - Corn Argentina 98.1 152 453 Brazil - - - Uruguay - - - Wheat Argentina 14.0 162.0 479 Uruguay 1.1 155.0 484 Volume Local Sale price Local Sale price (thousands) FCA $/unit FOB cts/lb (1) 2015/16 Harvest Year VHP Sugar Brazil 431.1 320 14.5 Ethanol (2) Brazil 323.8 383 - Energy (MWh) (3) Brazil 607.5 59 - 2016/17 Harvest Year VHP Sugar Brazil 406.0 303 13.7 Ethanol (2) Brazil 2.0 368.6 - Energy (MWh) (3) Brazil 506.3 51 - (1) Equivalent FOB price - includes freight, export taxes and fobbing costs (elevation, surveyor, quality certifications and customs costs). (2) Ethanol prices are net of PIS/COFINS, ICMS and INSS (3) Considers exchange rate of BRL/USD 3.97 Farming Country Sugar, Ethanol & Energy Country The table below summarizes the results generated by Adecoagro’s commodity derivative positions in 2015 and in previous periods divided by crop year. Realized gains and losses correspond to results generated by derivative contracts that were closed. Unrealized gains and losses correspond to results generated by derivative
 

 
positions that were still open at the end of the period, and therefore, may generate additional gains or losses in future periods. Gain/Loss from derivative instruments (thousand tons) Unrealized Realized Total 2015 2013/14 Harvest Year Soybean - - 30 30 (4,140) (4,110) Corn - - 520 520 6,027 6,548 Wheat - - - - (248) (248) Cotton - - - - (111) (111) Coffee - - - - 203 203 Total - - 550 550 1,731 2,281 2014/15 Harvest Year Soybean 8 54 4,720 4,774 2,422 7,195 Corn 0 0 2,506 2,506 6,342 8,848 Wheat - - 343 343 (552) (209) Total 8 54 7,569 7,623 8,212 15,835 2015/16 Harvest Year Soybean 157 1,313 3,218 4,531 (326) 4,206 Corn 94 1,963 179 2,143 (588) 1,554 Wheat 0 0 0 0 - 0 Total 251 3,276 3,398 6,674 (914) 5,760 Subtotal Farming (i) 259 3,330 11,517 14,847 9,029 23,875 Sugar, Ethanol & Energy (thousand tons) Unrealized Realized Total 2015 2014/15 Harvest Year Sugar - - 196 196 8,442 8,638 Ethanol - - Total - 0 196 196 8,442 8,638 2015/16 Harvest Year Sugar - - 10,048 10,048 6,361 16,409 Ethanol - - 78 78 - 78 Total 0 0 10,126 10,126 6,361 16,487 2016/17 Harvest Year Sugar (2) 170 (2,339) (877) (3,012) - (3,012) Ethanol 2 (10) - (10) - (10) Total 172 (2,349) (877) (3,021) - (3,021) Subtotal Sugar, Ethanol and Energy (ii) 172 (2,349) 9,445 7,301 14,803 22,104 Total (i+ii) 431 981 20,962 22,148 23,832 45,980 Farming Open hedge positions (1) 2015 Gains/(Losses) (thousands $) Gains/(Losses) Booked in previous years (thousands $) Gains/(Losses) Harvest Year (thousands $)
 

 
Indebtedness  Net Debt Breakdown $ thousands 4Q15 3Q15 Chg % 2015 2014 Chg % Farming 85,843 103,175 (16.8%) 85,843 87,127 (1.5%) Short term Debt 70,078 75,798 (7.5%) 70,078 52,222 34.2% Long term Debt 15,765 27,377 (42.4%) 15,765 34,905 (54.8%) Sugar, Ethanol & Energy 637,495 705,707 (9.7%) 637,495 611,378 4.3% Short term Debt 169,608 170,499 (0.5%) 169,608 154,959 9.5% Long term Debt 467,887 535,208 (12.6%) 467,887 456,419 2.5% Total Short term Debt 239,686 246,297 (2.7%) 239,686 207,181 15.7% Total Long term Debt 483,652 562,585 (14.0%) 483,652 491,324 (1.6%) Gross Debt 723,338 808,883 (10.6%) 723,338 698,506 3.6% Cash & Equivalents 198,894 224,349 (11.3%) 198,894 113,795 74.8% Net Debt 524,444 584,533 (10.3%) 524,444 584,711 (10.3%) Net Debt / Adj. EBITDA 2.58x 2.71x (4.8%) Adecoagro’s net debt as of 2015 year-end was $524.4 million, marking a 10.3% reduction compared to both September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. Outstanding debt related to our Farming business was $85.8 million as of December 31, 2015, marking a 1.5% decrease year-over-year and 16.8% or $17.3 million decrease quarter-over-quarter. In the Sugar and Ethanol business, gross debt increased by 4.3% or $26.1 million year-over-year. However, during 4Q15 the business became cash flow positive and we commenced the deleveraging cycle. This is reflected in the 9.7% or $68.2 million decrease in outstanding debt since September 30, 2015 Cash and equivalents as of December 31, 2015, stood at $198.9 million, 11.3% lower quarter-over-quarter explained by the amortization of debt in the sugar business.
 

 
Capital Expenditures & Investments Capital Expenditures & Investments $ thousands 4Q15 4Q14 Chg % 2015 2014 Chg % Farming & Land Transformation 4,880 3,852 26.7% 15,387 10,633 44.7% Land Acquisitions - - - - - - Land Transformation 3,258 1,875 73.7% 11,269 4,177 169.8% Rice Mill 110 946 (88.4%) 598 2,811 (78.7%) Dairy Free Stall Unit 278 222 25.1% 620 1,113 (44.3%) Others 1,235 809 52.6% 2,901 2,532 14.5% Sugar, Ethanol & Energy 29,420 57,196 (48.6%) 140,874 315,571 (55.4%) Sugar & Ethanol Mills 18,495 30,638 (39.6%) 92,018 197,848 (53.5%) Sugarcane Planting 10,925 26,558 (58.9%) 48,856 117,723 (58.5%) Total 34,300 61,048 (43.8%) 156,262 326,204 (52.1%) Adecoagro’s capital expenditures during 2015 totaled $156.3 million, 52.1% lower than 2014. The Sugar, Ethanol and Energy business accounted for 90.2% or $140.9 million of total capex, as a result of the construction of the second phase of the Ivinhema mill and the expansion of our sugarcane plantation in order to supply our increasing crushing capacity. Farming and Land transformation expenditures accounted for 9.8% or $15.4 million of total capex in 2015. The principal investment consisted in the expansion and maintenance of our rice farming and milling capacity. Following the construction of the cluster in Mato Grosso do Sul, consolidated capex spending is expected to further decrease in 2016, reaching between $70 million and $90 million, consisting mainly on maintenance capex related to the Sugar, Ethanol and Energy business.
 

 
Inventories Variations in inventory levels between 2015 and 2014 are attributable to (i) changes in production volumes resulting from changes in planted area, the production mix between different crops and in yields obtained, (ii) a different percentage of area being harvested during the period, and (iii) changes in the commercial and selling strategy for each product. End of Period Inventories Product Metric 2015 2014 % Chg 2015 2014 % Chg Soybean tons 19,863 3,593 452.8% 4,281 1,086 294.2% Corn (1) tons 16,858 14,029 20.2% 2,216 858 158.4% Wheat (2) tons 61,283 41,752 46.8% 7,112 9,360 (24.0%) Sunflower tons 2,548 2,770 (8.0%) 693 946 (26.7%) Cotton lint tons 1,382 189 629.7% 1,410 283 397.9% Rough Rice (3) tons 63,141 22,116 185.5% 10,813 5,937 82.1% Sugar tons 15,551 47,096 (67.0%) 3,191 11,075 (71.2%) Ethanol m3 44,812 74,264 (39.7%) 13,857 39,149 (64.6%) Total 225,438 205,810 9.5% 43,572 68,694 (36.6%) (1) Includes sorghum. (2) Includes barley. (3) Expressed in rough rice equivalent Variations in inventory levels between 2015 and 2014 are attributable to (i) changes in production volumes resulting from changes in planted area, the production mix between different crops and in yields obtained, (ii) a different percentage of area being harvested during the period, and (iii) changes in the commercial and selling strategy for each product.
 

 
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 our development of the Ivinhema mill 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.
 

 
Appendix  Market Outlook 405060708090100110SoybeanCornWheatCottonSugar Farming Business Corn: Last year ended with a scenario of wide corn supply around the world. The 2015/16 crop in the U.S. was a surprise, with very high productivity, third highest yield in the country’s history. In Brazil, the second corn crop set a record high, leading the 2014/15 crop to be the largest in history. In 2016, prospects point to the maintenance of a comfortable supply scenario for the grain, unless serious problems affect production in main players. According to February´s USDA report, U.S. ending stocks were estimated at 1.837 billion bushels, up from 1.802 billion bushels a month ago and 1.731 billion bushels year-over-year. Moving to South America, production for Argentina and Brazil was estimated at 27 and 84 million tons, in line with last year and down from 85 million tons, respectively. In addition, world ending stocks were reported at 208.8 million tons, 2.6 million tons higher year-over-year. Finally, according to the USDA, 2015/16 stock-to-use ratio will decrease 0.1% year-over-year, to 21.4%, but still the second highest level since 2001.
 

 
Soybean: The closing price of soybean nearby futures traded on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) averaged 8.80 USD/bu in 4Q15, 7.1% lower than 3Q15, when the closing price averaged 9.47 USD/bu. 4Q14 prices averaged 10.07 USD/bu, 14.3% higher than 2Q15. Soybean prices remained under pressure in the last quarter. The confirmation of a record 2015/16 production in the U.S., of more than 106 million tons according to World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, published by USDA on February 9, coupled with the expectation of an increase in South American production, and weakened demand took quotes to the lowest level since March 2009. According to February´s USDA report, U.S. ending stocks were estimated at 450 million bushels, up from 440 million bushels a month ago and 191 million bushels year-over-year. Moving to South America, production for Argentina and Brazil was estimated at 58.5 and 100 million tons, down from 61.4 and up from 96.2 million tons, respectively. In addition, world ending stocks were reported at 80.4 million tons, 3.3 million tons up from 77.1 year-over-year. Finally, according to the USDA, 2015/16 stock-to-use ratio will decrease 0.1% year-over-year, to 25.6%, but still the fourth highest level in more than 30-years. Wheat: The closing price of wheat nearby futures traded on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) averaged 4.93 USD/bu in 4Q15, 3.6% lower than 3Q15, and 9.1% lower than 4Q14. Wheat prices remained under pressure in the last quarter. USDA world production estimates took quotes to the lowest level since June 2010. The appreciated dollar against world currencies is a bearish signal for the U.S. commodities market, raising concerns regarding the country´s competitiveness and future export volumes. According to USDA’s February report, U.S. ending stocks were estimated at 966 million bushels, up from 941 million bushels a month ago and 752 million bushels year-over-year. World ending stocks were reported at 238.9 million tons, 24.4 million tons higher year-over-year. Finally, according to the USDA, 2015/16 stock-to-use ratio will increase by 3% year-over-year, to 33.7%, the highest level since 2001. Rice: In Thailand, rice prices rose 2%, except for the broken rice, which fell down by 1%. Export volumes in 2015 have decreased by 15% to 9.5 million tons against compared to 2014. The competition was high, especially in the African broken and parboiled rice market, Thailand’s main client. Trade prospects for 2016 are more optimistic, due to more competitive prices and the return of import demand from Asia. Since now, Thai sales are more active compared to last year's same period. In January, the Thai 100% B was at $ 370/ton FOB In Vietnam, foreign prices fell between 3% and 4% according to the rice category. The Vietnamese government plans to increase exports in 2016 with more competitive prices and an additional demand from its traditional clients (China, Indonesia and Philippines). Year-to-date, sales volumes are already 50% higher compared to the same period of the previous year. During January, the Viet 5% rice type reached 360 USD/ton FOB. In India, prices rose by 1%. The decline in export destinations and lower production volumes in India begin to weigh on export prices. Despite a possible opening of the Indonesian market to Indian rice, exporters redirected part of their exportable surplus to the domestic market due to low international prices. Export
 

 
forecasts indicate a strong decline in 2016 to 9.5 million tons against 11.5 million tons in 2015. In January, the Indian rice 5% was priced at 355 USD/ton FOB. In Pakistan, export prices rose 2%. In the last three months, the Pakistanis prices have already appreciated 10%. The export market was quite active in recent weeks. Total sales in 2015 have exceeded 4 Mt against 3.8 Mt in 2014. The contract signed with Indonesia, amounting to a total of 1Mt of non-aromatic rice along three years, should help sustain sales and export prices. In January, the Pak 5% was at $ 330/ton FOB. In the United States, prices fell by 3%, accumulating a 12% decrease since last October. The spread with Asian prices is now 100 USD/ton. In January, exports were less active reaching 220,000 tons compared to 270,000 tons in December. The indicative price for the Long Grain 2/4 was $ 470/ton FOB. In South America, the FOB average price for high-quality milled rice was 460 USD/ton during 4Q15, compared to an average of 575 USD/ton in 4Q14 and 470 USD/ton in 3Q15 Sugar and Ethanol: Sugar: Sugar prices rallied during 4Q15, reaching 15.6 US cents/lb on December 3, the highest level since January 2015. Sugar prices were in average 14.7 US cents/lb in 4Q15, 30% higher than 3Q15, when prices reached their lowest level since 2008. As a result of “El Nino” weather phenomenon, heavy rains affected most of the productive areas in Center-South Brazil causing major crushing disruptions. Sugar cane production in south-east Asia faced issues due to the drought, especially in India, also caused by the El Nino. Supported by strong fundamentals, the speculative community built a historical record long position pushing prices up strongly. During early 2016, the turbulent macro scenario and overall weak commodity prices lead to profit taking and liquidation of the long spec position, causing a strong correction in prices to as low as 12.53 US cents/lb. Since then, prices have rebounded aggressively reaching levels above 14.0 US cents/lb, back up by supportive fundamentals, i.e sugar S&D going into deficit for the first time in five years. Ethanol: During 4Q15 ethanol prices reacted strongly to the 6% increase in gasoline prices announced by Petrobras and growth in demand compared to same period last year. As reported by Esalq, hydrous and anhydrous prices in 4Q15 were 35% and 36% higher than the 3Q15, respectively. Compared to 2014, hydrous price rose 36% and anhydrous 34%. According to UNICA, since the beginning of the 2015/16 harvest, aggregate ethanol demand has increased 20%, while production only increased by 6%. Low inventory levels and growing demand have caused ethanol prices to continue rallying during 2016. Despite parity with gasoline above 70% at the gas stations, hydrous and anhydrous prices have increased by 12% and 10% since the beginning of the year, respectively. Energy: Energy prices presented high volatility in 4Q15, fluctuating between 212 BRL/MWh and 116 BRL/MWh, on average 13.22% below 3Q15, but still above the historical average. During October, energy prices were 212.32 BRL/MWh and continued to drop in November and December, reaching 202.87 BRL/MWh and 116.08 BRL/MWh (the lowest price in the year) respectively. In January, prices hit 30.25 BRL/MWh (the lowest price since January 2012). For 1Q16 market expectations are for prices to range around 35 BRL/MWh, due to a very
 

 
rainy season and a decrease in energy demand. The water levels of the Southeast reservoirs increased from 32.4% in September to 44.4% in December. Reconciliation of Non-IFRS measures (Adjusted EBITDA & Adjusted EBIT) to Profit/(Loss) 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 and unrealized changes in fair value of long-term biological assets and adjusted by profit or loss from discontinued operations and by 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 minority interests in subsidiaries”. We define Adjusted EBIT 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 unrealized changes in fair value of long-term biological assets and adjusted by profit from discontinued operations and by 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 “Reserve from the sale of minority interests in subsidiaries”. 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), unrealized changes in fair value of long term biological assets, 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 a measures 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.
 

 
Adjusted EBIT & Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation to Profit/Loss - 2015 $ thousands Crops Rice Dairy Others Farming Sugar, Ethanol & Energy Land Transformation Corporate Total Sales of manufactured products and services rendered 3,089 84,187 1,419 1,302 89,997 400,622 - - 490,619 Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered (2,635) (68,594) (1,468) (603) (73,300) (248,698) - - (321,998) Gross Profit from Manufacturing Activities 454 15,593 (49) 699 16,697 151,924 - - 168,621 Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets 151,652 481 31,562 - 183,695 - - - 183,695 Cost of agricultural produce and biological assets (151,652) (481) (31,562) - (183,695) - - - (183,695) Initial recog. and changes in FV of BA and agricultural produce 11,561 2,822 7,542 1,135 23,060 13,809 - - 36,869 Gain from changes in NRV of agricultural produce after harvest 14,691 - - - 14,691 - - - 14,691 Gross Profit from Agricultural Activities 26,252 2,822 7,542 1,135 37,751 13,809 - - 51,560 Gross Margin Before Operating Expenses 26,706 18,415 7,493 1,834 54,448 165,733 - - 220,181 General and administrative expenses (3,987) (3,136) (1,451) (74) (8,648) (18,301) - (21,476) (48,425) Sel l ing expenses (5,672) (12,592) (663) (49) (18,976) (50,729) - (563) (70,268) Other operating income, net 16,422 600 (479) 6 16,549 6,340 7,914 263 31,066 Share of gain/(loss) of joint ventures (2,685) - - - (2,685) - - - (2,685) Profit from Operations Before Financing and Taxation 30,784 3,287 4,900 1,717 40,688 103,043 7,914 (21,776) 129,869 (-) Initial recog. and changes in F.V. of long term BA (unreal ized) - - - (1,532) (1,532) (12,599) - - (14,131) Reserve from the sale of minority interests in subsidiaries - - - - - - 16,066 - 16,066 Adjusted EBIT 30,784 3,287 4,900 185 39,156 90,444 23,980 (21,776) 131,804 (-) Depreciation PPE 2,427 2,987 1,456 276 7,146 64,121 - - 71,267 Adjusted EBITDA 33,211 6,274 6,356 461 46,302 154,565 23,980 (21,776) 203,071 Reconciliation to Profit/(Loss) Adjusted EBITDA 203,071 (+) Initial recog. and changes in F.V. of BA (unreal ized) 14,131 Reserve from the sale of minority interests in subsidiaries (16,066) (+) Depreciation PPE (71,267) (+) Financial result, net (107,740) (+) Income Tax (Charge)/Benefit (3,754) Profit/(Loss) for the Period 18,375 Adjusted EBIT & Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation to Profit/Loss - 2014 $ thousands Crops Rice Dairy Others Farming Sugar, Ethanol & Energy Land Transformation Corporate Total Sales of manufactured products and services rendered 189 101,336 2,948 1,525 105,998 407,129 - - 513,127 Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered - (81,853) (3,014) (842) (85,709) (249,733) - - (335,442) Gross Profit from Manufacturing Activities 189 19,483 (66) 683 20,289 157,396 - - 177,685 Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets 177,473 2,346 30,020 - 209,839 - - - 209,839 Cost of agricultural produce and biological assets (177,473) (2,346) (30,020) - (209,839) - - - (209,839) Initial recog. and changes in FV of BA and agricultural produce 40,267 8,559 9,891 179 58,896 (31,751) - - 27,145 Gain from changes in NRV of agricultural produce after harvest 3,401 - - - 3,401 - - - 3,401 Gross Profit from Agricultural Activities 43,668 8,559 9,891 179 62,297 (31,751) - - 30,546 Gross Margin Before Operating Expenses 43,857 28,042 9,825 862 82,586 125,645 - - 208,231 General and administrative expenses (4,343) (3,218) (1,554) (166) (9,281) (22,054) - (21,360) (52,695) Sel l ing expenses (4,201) (14,367) (596) (29) (19,193) (57,815) - (1,856) (78,864) Other operating income, net 356 480 437 (190) 1,083 10,911 - (17) 11,977 Share of gain/(loss) of joint ventures (924) - - - (924) - - - (924) Profit from Operations Before Financing and Taxation 34,745 10,937 8,112 477 54,271 56,687 - (23,233) 87,725 (-) Initial recog. and changes in F.V. of long term BA (unreal ized) - - (1,127) (542) (1,669) 14,325 - - 12,656 Reserve from the sale of minority interests in subsidiaries - - - - - - 25,508 - 25,508 Adjusted EBIT 34,745 10,937 6,985 (65) 52,602 71,012 25,508 (23,233) 125,889 (-) Depreciation PPE 1,926 3,261 1,551 398 7,136 82,520 - - 89,656 Adjusted EBITDA 36,671 14,198 8,536 333 59,738 153,532 25,508 (23,233) 215,545 Reconciliation to Profit/(Loss) Adjusted EBITDA 215,545 (+) Initial recog. and changes in F.V. of BA (unreal ized) (12,656) Reserve from the sale of minority interests in subsidiaries (25,508) (+) Depreciation PPE (89,656) (+) Financial result, net (79,181) (+) Income Tax (Charge)/Benefit (6,106) Profit/(Loss) for the Period 2,438
 

 
Adjusted EBIT & Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation to Profit/Loss - 4Q15 $ thousands Crops Rice Dairy Others Farming Sugar, Ethanol & Energy Land Transformation Corporate Total Sales of manufactured products and services rendered 2,302 18,503 378 314 21,497 152,654 - - 174,151 Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered (2,197) (14,755) (360) (67) (17,379) (93,533) - - (110,912) Gross Profit from Manufacturing Activities 105 3,748 18 247 4,118 59,121 - - 63,239 Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets 37,165 139 7,213 - 44,517 - - - 44,517 Cost of agricultural produce and biological assets (37,165) (139) (7,213) - (44,517) - - - (44,517) Initial recog. and changes in FV of BA and agricultural produce 4,545 (322) 1,383 1,159 6,765 10,425 - - 17,190 Gain from changes in NRV of agricultural produce after harvest 4,777 - - - 4,777 - - - 4,777 Gross Profit from Agricultural Activities 9,322 (322) 1,383 1,159 11,542 10,425 - - 21,967 Gross Margin Before Operating Expenses 9,427 3,426 1,401 1,406 15,660 69,546 - - 85,206 General and administrative expenses (1,331) (770) (343) (19) (2,463) (3,802) - (5,815) (12,080) Sel l ing expenses (1,389) (3,103) (149) (24) (4,665) (17,361) - (17) (22,043) Other operating income, net 2,357 (92) 84 0 2,349 (10,476) 7,914 12 (201) Share of gain/(loss) of joint ventures (158) - - - (158) - - - (158) Profit from Operations Before Financing and Taxation 8,906 (539) 993 1,363 10,723 37,907 7,914 (5,820) 50,724 (-) Initial recog. and changes in F.V. of long term BA (unreal ized) - - - (1,361) (1,361) (7,151) - - (8,512) Reserve from the sale of minority interests in subsidiaries - - - - - - 16,066 - 16,066 Adjusted EBIT 8,906 (539) 993 2 9,362 30,756 23,980 (5,820) 58,278 (-) Depreciation PPE 999 702 342 60 2,103 17,742 - - 19,845 Adjusted EBITDA 9,905 163 1,335 62 11,465 48,498 23,980 (5,820) 78,123 Reconciliation to Profit/(Loss) Adjusted EBITDA 78,123 (+) Initial recog. and changes in F.V. of BA (unreal ized) 8,512 Reserve from the sale of minority interests in subsidiaries (16,066) (+) Depreciation PPE (19,845) (+) Financial result, net (50,658) (+) Income Tax (Charge)/Benefit 767 Profit/(Loss) for the Period 833 Adjusted EBIT & Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation to Profit/Loss - 4Q14 $ thousands Crops Rice Dairy Others Farming Sugar, Ethanol & Energy Land Transformation Corporate Total Sales of manufactured products and services rendered 48 28,153 455 388 29,044 153,383 - - 182,427 Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered - (24,432) (650) (227) (25,309) (88,231) - - (113,540) Gross Profit from Manufacturing Activities 48 3,721 (195) 161 3,735 65,152 - - 68,887 Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets 25,346 406 8,862 - 34,614 - - - 34,614 Cost of agricultural produce and biological assets (25,346) (406) (8,862) - (34,614) - - - (34,614) Initial recog. and changes in FV of BA and agricultural produce (3,590) (3,453) 2,960 182 (3,901) (9,323) - - (13,224) Gain from changes in NRV of agricultural produce after harvest 2,191 - - - 2,191 - - - 2,191 Gross Profit from Agricultural Activities (1,399) (3,453) 2,960 182 (1,710) (9,323) - - (11,033) Margin Before Operating Expenses (1,351) 268 2,765 343 2,025 55,829 - - 57,854 General and administrative expenses (1,077) (848) (388) (30) (2,343) (5,283) - (5,830) (13,456) Sel l ing expenses (788) (2,974) (132) (5) (3,899) (22,467) - (727) (27,093) Other operating income, net (11,002) 494 357 (177) (10,328) 7,416 - (162) (3,074) Share of gain/(loss) of joint ventures (462) - - - (462) - - - (462) Profit from Operations Before Financing and Taxation (14,680) (3,060) 2,602 131 (15,007) 35,495 - (6,719) 13,769 (-) Initial recog. and changes in F.V. of long term BA (unreal ized) - - (1,127) (542) (1,669) 2,985 - - 1,316 Reserve from the sale of minority interests in subsidiaries - - - - - - - - - Adjusted EBIT (14,680) (3,060) 1,475 (411) (16,676) 38,480 - (6,719) 15,085 (-) Depreciation PPE 433 791 387 87 1,698 20,942 - - 22,640 Adjusted EBITDA (14,247) (2,269) 1,862 (324) (14,978) 59,422 - (6,719) 37,725 Reconciliation to Profit/(Loss) Adjusted EBITDA 37,725 (+) Initial recog. and changes in F.V. of BA (unreal ized) (1,316) Reserve from the sale of minority interests in subsidiaries - (+) Depreciation PPE (22,640) (+) Financial result, net (26,180) (+) Income Tax (Charge)/Benefit (445) Profit/(Loss) for the Period (12,856)
 

 
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income Statement of Income $ thousands 4Q15 4Q14 Chg % 2015 2014 Chg % Sales of manufactured products and services rendered 174,151 182,427 (4.5%) 490,619 513,127 (4.4%) Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered (110,912) (113,540) (2.3%) (321,998) (335,442) (4.0%) Gross Profit from Manufacturing Activities 63,239 68,887 -8.2% 168,621 177,685 -5.1% Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets 44,517 34,614 28.6% 183,695 209,839 (12.5%) Cost of agricultural produce sold and direct agricultural selling expenses (44,517) (34,614) 28.6% (183,695) (209,839) (12.5%) Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce 17,190 (13,224) (230.0%) 36,869 27,145 35.8% Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest 4,777 2,191 - % 14,691 3,401 - % Gross Profit/(Loss) from Agricultural Activities 21,967 (11,033) n.m 51,560 30,546 68.8% Margin on Manufacturing and Agricultural Activities Before Operating Expenses 85,206 57,854 47.3% 220,181 208,231 5.7% General and administrative expenses (12,080) (13,456) (10.2%) (48,425) (52,695) (8.1%) Selling expenses (22,043) (27,093) (18.6%) (70,268) (78,864) (10.9%) Other operating income, net (201) (3,074) (93.5%) 31,066 11,977 - % Share of loss of joint ventures (158) (462) (65.8%) (2,685) (924) 190.6% Profit from Operations Before Financing and Taxation 50,724 13,769 268.4% 129,869 87,725 48.0% Finance income 1,916 648 195.7% 9,150 7,291 25.5% Finance costs (52,574) (26,828) 96.0% (116,890) (86,472) 35.2% Financial results, net (50,658) (26,180) 93.5% (107,740) (79,181) 36.1% Profit (Loss) Before Income Tax 66 (12,411) - % 22,129 8,544 159.0% Income tax benefit 767 (445) (272.4%) (3,754) (6,106) (38.5%) Profit (Loss) for the Period from Continuing Operations 833 (12,856) (106.5%) 18,375 2,438 653.7% Profit (loss) for the Period from discontinued operations - - - % - - - % Income / (Loss) for the Period 833 (12,856) (106.5%) 18,375 2,438 653.7%
 

 
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow Statement of Cashflows $ thousands 4Q15 4Q14 Chg % 2015 2014 Chg % Profit for the period 1,152 (12,856) n.a 18,694 2,438 666.8% Adjustments for : n.a Income tax benefit (1,086) 445 n.a 3,435 6,106 (43.7%) Depreciation 19,697 22,458 (12.3%) 70,682 89,147 (20.7%) Amortization 148 176 (15.9%) 585 509 14.9% Gain from disposal of farmland and other assets (7,914) - n.a (7,914) - n.a Gain from of disposal of other property items 188 (197) n.a (721) (985) (26.8%) Gain from disposal of subsidiary - - n.a - - n.a Equity settled share-based compensation granted 1,236 939 31.6% 4,396 3,867 13.7% Loss/(Gain) from derivative financial instruments and forwards 8,266 7,320 12.9% (17,686) (6,548) 170.1% Interest and other expense, net 11,288 13,078 (13.7%) 43,822 50,941 (14.0%) Initial recognition and changes in fair value of non harvested biological assets (unrealized) (11,639) 13,954 n.a (16,850) 15,783 n.a Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest (unrealized) (2,055) (6,390) (67.8%) (4,406) (1,134) 288.5% Provision and allowances (62) 296 n.a (79) 355 n.a Share of loss from joint venture 158 462 (66%) 2,685 924 190.6% Foreign exchange gains, net 20,313 (2,705) n.a 23,423 9,246 153.3% Cash flow hedge – transfer from equity 17,862 12,031 48.5% 32,700 12,031 171.8% Discontinued operations - - n.a - - n.a Subtotal 57,552 49,011 17.4% 152,766 182,680 (16.4%) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase in trade and other receivables 15,297 (674) n.a 1,590 (38,622) n.a Increase in inventories 51,705 40,682 27.1% (10,025) (22,027) (54.5%) Decrease in biological assets (32,176) (33,157) (3.0%) (10,342) (5,418) 90.9% Decrease in other assets (61) (60) 1.7% (871) 21 n.a (Increase) in derivative financial instruments (1,699) (2,046) (17.0%) 25,880 4,493 476.0% Decrease in trade and other payables 9,552 22,133 (56.8%) (9,876) 6,390 n.a (Decrease)/Increase in payroll and social security liabilities (1,801) (3,249) (44.6%) 4,996 6,253 (20.1%) Increase/(Decrease) in provisions for other liabilities (368) (734) (49.9%) 21 (179) n.a Net cash generated in operating activities before interest and taxes paid 98,001 71,906 36.3% 154,139 133,591 15.4% Income tax paid (24) (95) (74.7%) (230) (458) (49.8%) Net cash generated from operating activities 97,977 71,811 36.4% 153,909 133,133 15.6% Cash flows from investing activities: Continuing operations: Purchases of property, plant and equipment (20,312) (51,883) (60.9%) (97,752) (207,712) (52.9%) Purchases of intangible assets (189) (1,325) (85.7%) (1,203) (2,098) (42.6%) Purchase of cattle and non current biological assets planting cost (10,925) (28,778) (62.0%) (48,856) (110,998) (56.0%) Interest received 1,381 1,333 3.6% 8,201 7,068 16.0% Payment of seller financing arising on subsidiaries acquired - - n.a - (684) (100.0%) Loans to joint venture (167) - n.a (8,082) - n.a Investments in joint ventures - (12) (100.0%) (1,372) (100.0%) Proceeds from sale of farmland and other assets 12,610 - n.a 12,610 - n.a Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 600 31 1,835.5% 1,303 1,024 27.2% Proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries - - n.a - 1,318 (100.0%) Proceeds from sales of financial assets - - n.a - - n.a Discontinued operations - - n.a - - n.a Net cash used in investing activities (17,002) (80,634) (78.9%) (133,779) (313,454) (57.3%) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from equity settled share-based compensation exercised - 104 (100.0%) 1,259 839 50.1% Proceeds from long-term borrowings 13,592 6,382 113.0% 299,343 180,048 66.3% Payments of long-term borrowings (87,351) (95,686) (8.7%) (165,455) (177,027) (6.5%) Proceeds from the sale of minority interest in subsidiaries 21,969 (554) n.a 21,969 49,343 (55.5%) Net increase in short-term borrowings (13,688) 33,807 n.a 2,736 81,977 (96.7%) Interest paid (17,710) (16,101) 10.0% (48,438) (48,899) (0.9%) Purchase of own shares (25) - n.a (320) (12,992) (97.5%) Payment of derivatives financial instruments (18,676) - (18,676) - Net cash generated from financing activities (101,889) (72,048) 41.4% 92,418 73,289 26.1% Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (20,914) (80,871) (74.1%) 112,548 (107,032) n.a Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 224,349 196,746 14.0% 113,795 232,147 (51.0%) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (4,541) (2,081) 118.2% (27,449) (11,320) 142.5% Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 198,894 113,794 74.8% 198,894 113,795 74.8%
 

 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Statement of Financial Position $ thousands Dec 31, 2015 Dec 31, 2014 Chg % ASSETS Non-Current Assets Property, plant and equipment 540,218 776,905 (30.5%) Investment property 4,796 6,675 (28.1%) Intangible assets 16,661 23,778 (29.9%) Biological assets 253,005 286,044 (11.6%) Investments in joint ventures - 2,752 (100.0%) Deferred income tax assets 60,857 45,597 33.5% Trade and other receivables 21,795 50,590 (56.9%) Other assets 651 587 10.9% Total Non-Current Assets 897,983 1,192,928 (24.7%) Current Assets Biological assets 46,265 55,188 (16.2%) Inventories 77,703 104,919 (25.9%) Trade and other receivables 145,011 164,526 (11.9%) Derivative financial instruments 4,849 7,966 (39.1%) Cash and cash equivalents 198,894 113,795 74.8% Total Current Assets 472,722 446,394 5.9% TOTAL ASSETS 1,370,705 1,639,322 (16.4%) SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the parent Share capital 183,573 183,573 - % Share premium 937,674 933,044 0.5% Cumulative translation adjustment (567,133) (395,804) 43.3% Equity-settled compensation 16,631 16,735 (0.6%) Cash flow hedge (137,911) (43,064) 220.2% Other reserves - - n.a Reserve for the sale of non contolling interests in subsidiaries (1,936) 25,508 n.a Treasury shares 41,574 (2,840) n.a Retained earnings 62,923 45,644 37.9% Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 535,395 762,796 (29.8%) Non controlling interest 7,335 7,589 (3.3%) TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY 542,730 770,385 (29.6%) LIABILITIES Non-Current Liabilities Trade and other payables 1,911 2,391 (20.1%) Borrowings 483,651 491,324 (1.6%) Deferred income tax liabilities 15,636 39,635 (60.6%) Payroll and social security liabilities 1,236 1,278 (3.3%) Derivatives financial instruments 119 39 205.1% Provisions for other liabilities 1,653 2,013 (17.9%) Total Non-Current Liabilities 504,206 536,680 (6.1%) Current Liabilities Trade and other payables 53,731 83,100 (35.3%) Current income tax liabilities 962 76 1,165.8% Payroll and social security liabilities 22,153 27,315 (18.9%) Borrowings 239,688 207,182 15.7% Derivative financial instruments 6,575 13,860 (52.6%) Provisions for other liabilities 660 724 (8.8%) Total Current Liabilities 323,769 332,257 (2.6%) TOTAL LIABILITIES 827,975 868,937 (4.7%) TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1,370,705 1,639,322 (16.4%)