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Brazilian Conglomerate Cosan Posts Massive Loss, Drives Debt Reduction Strategy
(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Cosan S.A. reported a massive R$9.3 billion ($1.55 billion) loss for the fourth quarter of 2024, according to audited financial results released on March 10, 2025.
The significant loss stems primarily from a R$4.7 billion ($783 million) accounting write-down of Cosan's investment in mining giant Vale and a R$2.9 billion ($483 million) provision related to tax losses.
Excluding these extraordinary items, Cosan would have posted a smaller loss of R$1.6 billion ($267 million). The company's financial performance deteriorated significantly compared to the R$2.36 billion profit recorded in the same period of 2023.
EBITDA fell to negative R$5.16 billion ($860 million), contrasting sharply with the positive R$2.63 billion recorded a year earlier. Rising interest rates and currency fluctuations heavily impacted Cosan's financial results.
Financial expenses ballooned to R$2.16 billion ($360 million), compared to a positive result of R$26 million in the previous year. Cosan completed a strategic sale of its entire 4.05% stake in Vale for R$9.1 billion ($1.52 billion) in January 2025.
The transaction aims to reduce the company's debt burden, which reached R$64.14 billion ($10.69 billion) by December's end. "The company's decision was based solely on optimizing its capital structure," Cosan stated in its regulatory filing.
The sale marks a significant loss on Cosan's initial investment, which was valued at R$22 billion ($3.67 billion) when acquired in October 2022.
Financial Performance
For the full year 2024, Cosan recorded a total loss of R$9.4 billion ($1.57 billion), compared to a profit of R$1.09 billion in 2023. The annual results also suffered from a write-down of Rumo's Malha Sul railroad operations due to climate events in Rio Grande do Sul.
The company now targets a debt reduction of up to 30% in the coming months through additional divestments and possible strategic partnerships. Analysts see the Vale stake sale as essential for strengthening Cosan's financial position.
This move comes amid Brazil's challenging high-interest rate environment. BDO, the independent auditor, presented an unqualified opinion on Cosan's financial statements, finding no material negative issues.
The significant loss stems primarily from a R$4.7 billion ($783 million) accounting write-down of Cosan's investment in mining giant Vale and a R$2.9 billion ($483 million) provision related to tax losses.
Excluding these extraordinary items, Cosan would have posted a smaller loss of R$1.6 billion ($267 million). The company's financial performance deteriorated significantly compared to the R$2.36 billion profit recorded in the same period of 2023.
EBITDA fell to negative R$5.16 billion ($860 million), contrasting sharply with the positive R$2.63 billion recorded a year earlier. Rising interest rates and currency fluctuations heavily impacted Cosan's financial results.
Financial expenses ballooned to R$2.16 billion ($360 million), compared to a positive result of R$26 million in the previous year. Cosan completed a strategic sale of its entire 4.05% stake in Vale for R$9.1 billion ($1.52 billion) in January 2025.
The transaction aims to reduce the company's debt burden, which reached R$64.14 billion ($10.69 billion) by December's end. "The company's decision was based solely on optimizing its capital structure," Cosan stated in its regulatory filing.
The sale marks a significant loss on Cosan's initial investment, which was valued at R$22 billion ($3.67 billion) when acquired in October 2022.
Financial Performance
For the full year 2024, Cosan recorded a total loss of R$9.4 billion ($1.57 billion), compared to a profit of R$1.09 billion in 2023. The annual results also suffered from a write-down of Rumo's Malha Sul railroad operations due to climate events in Rio Grande do Sul.
The company now targets a debt reduction of up to 30% in the coming months through additional divestments and possible strategic partnerships. Analysts see the Vale stake sale as essential for strengthening Cosan's financial position.
This move comes amid Brazil's challenging high-interest rate environment. BDO, the independent auditor, presented an unqualified opinion on Cosan's financial statements, finding no material negative issues.
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